G. Harmony is what we mean by social sympathy. It is congenial with
order. It is union of minds. It is wisdom in unity of minds. It is
sympathy of thoughts and works. It will not divide and distract,
convulse or disturb the social enjoyment of the circle now assembled to
witness thy progress in the knowledge of the truth. Thou wilt not do or
say what will not be upheld and understood by those whose integrity is
vouchsafed to defend thee in the cause of social refinement and peace.
Hear, now, what thy Master sayeth unto thee from the throne of mercy.
M. Inasmuch, Thomas, as thou hast advanced to this temple with the aid
of thy guide, and hast entered the courts of the glorified circle of
this sphere, thou mayest ask what seemeth good to thee.
T. Then, I would inquire, why are those words placed on the banner
which I see in your hand, and which seems to indicate the end of
collision among minds?
M. Thou hast well judged. The sword and the spear will be converted
into useful implements of industry, and the banner thou seest wave in
glory over the world of mind. Thou wilt not wonder when thou seest
the wisdom which thy progress will unfold to thee; for as the sun is
true in its relation to the planets revolving around it, so will the
prediction thou seest be verified, and nations shall learn war no more.
As thou hast been instructed, so shall thy followers be, till wisdom
shall unite all minds in harmony, and order save spirits in weakness
and ignorance from their disorder and shame. Then will minds see a
victory without blood, a harmony without force, a justice without
cruelty, and a wisdom without folly.
T. But when shall these sayings come to pass?
M. That is thy work, as it is ours. Thou must know that what is thy
work, thou must not require others to tell when it will be completed.
According to thy labor and thy skill, so shall the work prosper in thy
hands. But if we are negligent, so shall the day be, in advancing upon
mind.
The guide then took me by the hand, and said: “Now thou art introduced
into this company, it will be thy chief desire to remember the
instruction thou hast received, and follow the counsel which thy
seniors may impart to thee. Thou seest many things here, and many
more will be revealed to thee, so that thy life will not be idle, but
will be devoted to the lessons as they will be given thee. I will now
introduce thee to a friend, who has a charge to give thee.”
Leading me to the right a few paces, he said: “This is the Master whom
thou wilt hear; and as thou hearest, so do ye.”
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