C. Thou hast no right to wrong thy neighbor, even though he may be
thy enemy. Thou hast no right to do wrong. War is a wrong. It is an
evil, as thou hast said. Thy enemy will not be made thy friend by thy
wrong; neither can thy mind be satisfied with the wretchedness of thy
wrong. It is not war which bears the name in the rudimental sphere,
which we have undertaken to overcome in our visit to this castle. We
have not come here to do away with that which does not exist among thy
companions, but to instruct them in principles of everlasting peace to
thy mind. Thou hast not yet forgotten the wrongs of thy education, and
those wrongs have made thee suspicious of thy friends. Thou wouldst now
repel words and facts which will be of more value to thee than many
rubies. If thou wouldst heed our advice, we would say to thee, and thy
companions with thee, come with us, and we will do thee good.
S. Thou mayest stay with us.
C. We have been where thou art, but now we have a more beautiful
mansion, where the pure current of life rolls down from the throne
of mercy, and all who will, may come and drink of the water of life
freely. Thou wilt not return to this castle to tarry, when thou shalt
participate in the blessedness we share. We are now ready to receive
thy reply.
S. I should be willing to try the experiment, if my companions would go
with me.
C. Thy companions will rejoice at the opportunity. I see they are
willing and hoping that thy answer will be yea.
S. Thou seest, then, that I will go.
C. Thou hast wisely answered. Thy companions will go where they wish,
and thou wilt consult their wish. When thou findest one who will do
wrong to obtain a right, pass on; and when thou findest one who will
only do right to obtain a right, and who will sacrifice his own for
another’s good, thou wilt write the name in the Lamb’s book of life,
which thou wilt take with thee; and the scribe whom we send with thee.
When thou returnest, report thy success.
He went with the scribe. On their return, they brought in the book the
names of four and twenty elders, and an hundred and forty and four
thousand, who came with them, saying, “Blessed is he who hath part in
the first resurrection; for lo! these many years have we sought and not
found; but now the light shineth, and the darkness comprehendeth it
not.”
S. I have brought with me a hundred and forty and four thousand, who
have resolved to worship no more in this castle, but go with thy
companions where thou wouldst lead; albeit, where reigns the principles
thou hast taught unto us. Thou wilt see these four and twenty elders,
who came to thy hearing, have joined the great congregation, and are
ready to live in peace, as thou hast taught.
C. Thou wilt form a circle that I may address them when we reach the
arch-way of the temple, whither thou goest, I have a few words to say
to them, which will need be required before they enter therein.
S. We will obey thy commands.
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