E. Because it is not in accordance with our wisdom. Thou wilt worship
with new light, when thou seest the wisdom which will be unfolded to
thee. Now, thou seest with fear and trembling; but when the pure
wisdom shines upon thee from the throne of goodness, the doubts and
fears of thy mind will be dissipated with the rising glory of eternal
day. The vain imaginings of a misguided mind, will be corrected, and
the beautiful harmonies of nature will control thy mind, and give thee
peace, that transcends thy longing soul. The voice of kindness will
rekindle thy devotions, and the sweet influence of welcome associates,
will touch the soft emotions of gratitude and praise. Thou hast not
seen wisdom so pure, goodness so great, hope so unclouded, life
so sweet, and society so agreeable, as that to which I propose to
introduce thee and thy friends with thee. Thou wilt learn thy lessons
of love with pleasure, thy lessons of peace with content, and no lash
of fear will urge thee, when thou understandest the joy of the blessed.
C. But why may I not receive the same instruction in this castle?
E. Thou wilt receive thy instruction only where it is to be found. Thou
knowest such only can instruct thee as are competent. They can not
instruct thee without removing the veil from thy face, so that thou
canst see, as well as hear, wisdom in mercy.
C. I would not object to leaving the castle, if my associates would
accompany me.
E. Thy associates are even waiting for thee to say, “I will go.”
C. How dost thou know?
E. I know with a sight you have not obtained.
C. Canst thou tell my intention?
E. I can tell thee, that thy mind is to go.
C. How may I know this, and see as thou dost?
E. By doing as I require thee. When thou shalt see the light of the
temple, thy vision will be so increased as to discern the thoughts of
mind, and when thou seest the thoughts of mind, thou wilt no longer
walk by faith, but by sight. In this consists the wisdom of the circle
to which I now belong. They have no doubts or fears, because doubts
are the results of blindness. What thou seest, thou canst not doubt or
fear, because the truth is not to be feared, but dispels doubts and
sorrows.
C. Is there no fact, which ought to be feared?
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