The work was laid before the Inspector, who said, “It is well, but thou
shouldst not hew the stone without a line. I will square thy work. It
is well with the square.”
“Take thy work to the third Inspector,” said William.
“Here is my work,” said I, advancing toward him.
Ins. Thy work will square itself. Take thy penny.
“Thy reward is well without the penny,” said I.
I. Thou wilt receive thy wages, because thou hast not worked thy work
by reason of the reward.
T. What wouldst thou have me to do with my wages?
I. Thou wilt serve thy brethren who have need.
T. Perchance, they will not receive the gift.
I. Thou wilt not need what thou hast, but what thou hast not, thou wilt
not refuse, till thou shalt have tried it by thy own experience, and
found it wanting. Thou wilt now receive a lesson, which will teach thee
how thou mayest not use thy wages, and remember that thy wages is what
thou wilt now receive, because thou hast been faithful in some things,
thou shalt be a ruler in many things.
Taking my arm, the mind said, “come.” We were soon in a more
magnificent temple than any which I had ever before beheld. There was
a great company of minds, who were seated on each side of a spacious
hall, adorned with brilliant gems on walls of light; while over our
heads were ministering spirits of a generation who shared the glory
of the Prince of peace. Directly before me stood superior minds, and
behind me a long line of warriors with broken spears and rusty guns
without locks. Their arms of warfare trailed in the march, and their
countenances betokened that they had won a victory without injury to
themselves or others.
“Thou wilt hear a lesson from the throne of mercy,” said William.
“Advance near thy Teacher, that he may place his hand on thy head.”
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