through the door; but in their frightened state of mind they refused, and commenced jeering and hooting at us, finally to be caught in the fire which seemed to be creeping nearer.

Standing all close together, a deep peace began to fill every heart as we prayed for them, and for all those who would not hear; and, as we prayed, still standing and looking down, a ladder of glistening white was slowly unrolled from the roof to the ground. The people at once began to fight and crowd to climb it, but only a few reached the roof. Many tried to climb with their arms full; they came but a few steps, then the flames burned the ladder from under them, and they, falling back, were crushed by those fighting to climb. Then there were others who got half way up by pushing someone else off; they never reached the top.

SO, THROUGHOUT three days and three nights this drama continued, and then the fire gradually burned itself out everywhere else except quite close to us. And again from out the smoke the Voice spake, “Listen, all ye whom I have tested and tried in the place of Barmah (examination). Hold fast, for the last day of Taberah (burning, testing) is come. After this Day thou shalt see Neapolis (the new city); make there thy dwelling, and abide there in peace for evermore.

“Thou hast come by the Way, the One Way, to the long sought Kingdom of the One King. From this City thou shalt go forth unto Nahiel (pastured), and bear the Cup and the Platter, with My Wine and My Bread, to the poor in spirit. That which thou hast received freely, go and give freely. In giving thou shalt receive again. Barter not My words for the gold of men, but exchange it for the golden Crown of My rewarding. Teach My Word to those whose ears are not stopped by the hardened “wax” of self. The open ears and selfless heart will hear and rejoice, and hearing, shall receive that which My Voice will reveal. When they find Me within as The Self, My work for them is finished. Then I will work through them, for I will reveal to them the Place where the Key is hidden.

“Others I will send to thee; attracted by the Light of My Lamp they shall come, as one, or two, or three. The curious ones will come, for curiosity is a mighty seed in the hearts of the children of men. But one thought can be used at a time; among many people a thought may be lost, in the confusion of many minds.