The new song was now sung, for the year of Jubilee had come to these emancipated minds. They sang in the spirit, and with the understanding, the words painted in gold colors on my banner. The great congregation then moved straightway for the temple. On nearing the arch-way, a circle was formed, and the Commander addressed them as follows: “Friends: Thou wilt suffer no more from the ills to which thou hast been exposed in thy pilgrimage. Thou hast not known thy misfortune, because thou hast verily been unable to compare thy condition with that which thou art now prepared to realize. Thou hast hitherto considered thy own wisdom above the wisdom of thy superiors; but when thou seest what remains for thee, thou wilt know thy condition was wretched, when compared with it. Before thou enterest this temple, each mind will cast his crown into the treasury of reform, and when thou seest the standard enter the arch-way, thou wilt follow in the order of thy conductors, and receive such lessons as thy need may require from thy seniors. Be wise not in thy own conceit, for there are none too wise to unlearn his wrongs, nor too good to neglect improvement, save Him whom we serve. Let no wrong follow this company into these courts, for shame will hide no guilt from the inspection of this circle.” The whole company were conducted in order, and received the lessons which appertained to their progress, and which have been recited in another place. CHAPTER VIII. FOURTH VISIT TO THE CASTLE. Mission of Thomas and the elders--The king and guard--The elder addresses the king--Conversation with him--He refuses wisdom--A dialogue with a mind on fear--Calls a great multitude to hear the elder--Address of the elder--Conversation with the circle--Imputed righteousness--A thousand times ten thousand converted, and received into the temple. After the conclusion of the lesson, the Master said, “Thomas, thou wilt go with the four and twenty elders, and see what remainest in the castle.” The command was obeyed. When we reached the castle, we saw a dense cloud resting over the place, and there was a large number which no mind could count, wondering at the departure of the hundred and forty and four thousand. It was a day of fasting and prayer. The elders said, “They mourn without success. The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are thankful. We will listen to their lamentations.” Presently, a mind descried us, and straightway he went to the citadel. I heard his report to the king, whom he met at the gate. “The four and twenty elders have returned, and have taken their position on the wall, where thou hast ordered thy servant to stand.” K. What is their report? M. They have just arrived--I heard no report. K. Then take with thee thy guard, and bring me word what they may say unto thee. M. They bear no arms. K. Then go thou with thy company, and hear their report.