The basic Spiritual concepts and principles taught by the Ancient Church, more especially those of the Gnostic Fathers, have not changed one iota; cannot change, because they are fundamental and individually applied these teachings bring the same results today they did two thousand years ago, even though not acceptable to those who consider themselves wiser than the average-above the mass in education and material success. They can not recognize that the interpretation and application of the Divine Law, (some call it religious inculcation) of one age, are practical in another.

It is freely admitted, however, by those who think for themselves and make use of the reason God gave them, that each age-cycle, approximating about two thousand years, demands an altogether different interpretation of the Laws and Formulas taught during the preceding ages, and that such an interpretation and its application are only applicable to the particular era of its enunciation.

Truth - vital principles, Spiritual actualities or verities (not that which men accept or hold to in their ignorance) which are fundamentally the basic Law, applicable to all conditions in man's nature and under which he lives-is FOREVER THE SAME. The application is different in each period or era of time, NOT because time has changed, but because conditions, circumstances and environments constantly change. Sometimes these changes come very slowly and then again, as in the present, with a rapidity almost incomprehensible.

The Divine Law has undergone no change; otherwise God - to those who still believe in God - would also have changed, hence would not be an eternal God. The world of thought, man's understanding, having in mind those who think for themselves, is undergoing a constant development. Each outgoing cycle requires a laying aside of its unique truth expressions that the incoming cycle may be "clothed upon" with new garments better fitted to the needs of those on that cycle.

The human race, or that part of the race receptive to the concepts and benefits of the Law, is enriched by all the varied aspects that truth and its realization may assume. It is essential that the vehicle of the interpretation be changed again and again, harmonizing with progress and the need of the moment. This is true only in interpretation and application, never in principles which apply to Eternals.

The principle Osiris-Isis, of Egypt, the Christos of the Gnostics, the Spirit that is Christ individualized, the absolute necessity for the Second or Spiritual birth of attainment of Soul Consciousness-these have not changed one iota-not even the method of procedure-and can never change. They are fundamentals - fundamental truths; eternal verities - and as stated by the Nazarene, NO one is excepted.

The doffing of an old interpretation and the donning of the new marks a period of transition from one to the other. Such changes were recognized by the Nazarene: "Do not put new wine into old bottles." This change is always marked with, or attended by, as in our present period, grave problems and universal unrest in the minds of men and the thoughts of the individual.

There is an upheaval among nations, but always to the benefit of mankind as a whole, except in instances where the inertia of the masses permits control and direction by those who are at heart traitors to both those whom they are supposed to represent and serve, and to God. Such a transition is now in progress. Many despair of the outcome, fearing history will repeat itself as it did in the times of 'babylon, Ninevah, Gomorrah, Sodom and others, where like evils were rampant.

The New Age, the Age of man Glorifying God by his constructive achievements, the prophesied New Order Of The Ages, began with an entirely new concept insofar as the masses were concerned. Nevertheless, except in terms used and exemplified, the Gnostic teachings of the Christos in man, brought to life and manifestation, the basic inculcations that man as a whole, his body, his mind, his constructive abilities, his environments, his opportunities - in fine, his Biblical "Talents" - are, consciously, of his own making, have not changed. God, at man's birth, implanted the capabilities and possibilities as 'talents' within man; gave him FREE WILL TO BECOME WHATEVER HE DESIRED; USE HIS POWERS AND FORCES AS HE MIGHT WISH; THE ENTIRE RESPONSIBILITY BEING PLACED SQUARELY UPON HIS OWN SHOULDERS.

The Creator, call Him God or what you will, gave man the right and the means to, at any time he pleased, by obedience to the DIVINE LAW, set into motion the one great underlying principle to attainment, operating continually, though silently. This is the golden scintillating Key which will release the forces of upbuilding and manifestation in all realms in which man can be active. It is the Creative desire latent in every human heart to be awakened at will.

Man's environment, every condition by which he is surrounded, will be according to his desires if he is willing to make the required effort. His loftiest ambition may be realized if he will first gain an understanding of the action of the Divine Law governing all activities throughout the universe, and then make the necessary efforts, saying nay to all who would interfere or try to turn him aside.

The new cycle concepts make plain and illustrate how to awaken, develop and bring into manifestation all the powers and forces with which man is endowed, though hidden deeply within, This truth is the basis for the fundamentals of the new world and the New Order of the Ages. It is implied in the statement than "all men are born equal" [with an equal inheritance to become equal] and an inalienable right [without interference by others] to all that is to their welfare, IF they are willing to make the effort.

The Ancient concept teaches that man was created by God, hence essentially and potentially a direct creation of the Creative God. On this basis, ALL THINGS may belong to man, and will be his by Divine Right, beginning at the moment he SETS HIMSELF ASIDE - AS A PECULIAR PERSON - and begins to free himself of all in his nature that is of a destructive tendency. He must think, desire and live in harmony with the operating Divine Law. If man fails, it is his own fault. NO ONE BUT HE HIMSELF IS TO BLAME. This is true even though the hordes of hell are opposed to him, because "he and God" are a majority if he will obey the Divine Law.

In the interpretation of the New Order of the Ages, usually called the Manistic interpretation, because it deals with eternal principles in both the material and Spiritual realms, man is essentially and potentially born a creator in the image - and with the capabilities - of the Creator in all activities in the sphere he inhabits. To all who would deny this, reference need be made only to the Parable of the "talents."

The great of the past, Priests and Initiates, including the Nazarene, taught emphatically that all the works they did, might be performed by others who followed them. They were not satisfied with this declaration; they taught that others might do even greater things.

These masters of the old did NOT limit the time of any specific age or cycle, though some of the prophets, like Isaiah, did refer to a country and an age such as we live in at present, and brought into realization by our forefathers, and that this would in truth become the/a New Order of the Ages; a new Church, wherein men would truly worship God by BECOMING THE TEMPLE WHEREIN HE WOULD DWELL.

If it is an eternal truth that man is a universe within himself, and the possibility of God dwelling therein, why have men continued in their weaknesses? Why are they continually becoming more immoral, degenerate, destructive, malicious, and betrayers of their fellow men whenever opportunity is offered? Why have they failed to walk "upright as men should, erect as do the gods"? Why have they failed in every department of life: mentally, physically, Spiritually and in Soul - Soulfully? Why have they remained the slave to emotional forces on the one hand, and economic conditions on the other?

The answer is so simple that all can understand: Because they have placed their faith in a creed - "a statement of words" - and have failed to hearken to the dictates of the Divine Law, which the master teaches throughout the ages have taught men. They have failed to put into operation the forces inherent within themselves, giving them the power to develop their potentialities and capabilities. They have remained not free, but UNfree men; slaves to themselves, to environments and to their fellow men, unaware that hidden within themselves is a mine of inexhaustible gold.

The Fathers of the Ancient Church taught a very simple truth: That man has the possibility and the opportunity to become a temple of the Living God. This Godchild in the form of Christos in hidden within man. Man must so live as to purify the temple and, at the same time, bring the Christos into Christic realization.

The Nazarene made every effort to teach the same truths simply stated. By example, he taught men how to cleanse the "temple of money changer and thieves - man must cleanse himself of his own money changers and thieves - his own evils. This done, he is ready to awaken these "talents," possibilities and capabilities which, developed and brought into activity, will make of him what ever he wills to be.

Has man made the necessary effort to bring about this much desired achievement? Not at all! Throughout the ages - AND MORE SO NOW THAN EVER - man sought an Aladdin's lamp so that by wishing, he would have his desires fulfilled.

This UNHOLY, UNGODLY, UNMANLY desire, which makes man lower than all other creatures on earth, has now, in the DYING DAYS OF THE OLD CYCLE, become so great that three-fourths of mankind are beggars in spirit and Soul; supported by the hard labors of the other fourth. This is why mankind, as a whole, fears that the sword of Damocles is hanging above its head; and its fears are justified.

By the application of the new concept of age old teachings it is possible for any normal human being to develop his inherent, dormant forces. He can lift up his physical being above the weaknesses and ailments of the flesh. He can develop his mentality far above the modern imbecility, and the Spiritual self into the fullness of Soul Consciousness. Such effort must be balanced to bring about an equilibrium. Development along one avenue only to neglect the other departments of his fourfold nature, eventually unbalances man and nullifies his efforts. Man's peace of mind, erroneously called "happiness," demands a state of vibrant health, prosperity in business, harmonious social adjustment and a Spiritual knowledge far above faith alone - though faith which induces action, is an essential.

All of these benefits and many more, may be man's, if he is willing to awaken realities, devote only a small portion of his time and a minimum of effort to comply with the dictates of the Divine Law as taught in the Science of the Soul. This will enable him to overcome the undesirable factors in his life by a method of substitution, by means of transmutation; the changing of the undesirable, destructive and unbalancing into a balancing of inherent forces capable of establishing a state of health, strength, vitality and virility.

The Great Laws governing the universe are all contained in this: THE DESIRE WITHIN MAN TO ACCOMPLISH CERTAIN WORKS OR DO CERTAIN THINGS IS PROOF IN ITSELF THAT HE HAS THE CAPACITY AND THE CAPABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH HIS DESIRES, PROVIDED HE IS WILLING TO LEARN THE LAW AND WORK IN HARMONY WITH IT. The mission of the new universal Church of the New Order of the Ages, and of the Secret Schools, is now, as it always has been, to teach just this to all desirous of first becoming MEN, that they may become Masters - Sons of God, temples of Living God.

It is man's sacred duty to come into a realization of his highest ideals; to recognize and develop to the utmost possibility all the powers, forces and energies latent within him. The mission of the Great Work as represented by the Secret Schools is to help him and guide him in accomplishing just this.

Unless men are willing to just "live for a few days and be known no more," they must arouse themselves, become physically and mentally active, seek for the way enabling them, by means of self-effort, to come into their "inheritance." As they do this they will begin to feel a stirring within themselves, a desire, a more or less constant restlessness, a suppressed force, energy, ability, which, if heeded and acted upon will help them to the realization of every worthy desire.

In the flesh of man and the desires of the flesh, are hidden all of man's weaknesses; all causes for his failures; all the reasons for his unhappiness and lack of peace. In reverse, within his Spiritual Nature, the hidden Christos - Biblically, the Soul Breaths in - are hidden the "talents" and the possibilities whereby to make of himself all that he can desire or dream about.

Desires and dreams are the "shadows cast before" the accomplishment of what may be. The means and methods for the changing or transmutation of the grossly human or carnal passions into the Spiritual or Godly emotions are simple, though by no means easy. This involves an exact science as does the application of the Laws for the development and bringing into manifestation and complete realization of man's dreams, requiring only that man follows in the wake of his desires and willingly, aye anxiously, obey the Divine Law in making the necessary efforts.

The Soul, Christos or Infinite, in men varies to the degree of consciousness. Unfortunately, in the vast majority, due to their total lack of desire to rise above the ordinary, and repression of their real self as a result of ages of erroneous inculcations based on creeds rather than on incentives to constructive action, the Soul exists in total inertia or chaos. It is an unhallowed mixture of a little good and much that is evil.

In others, the Christos has become a nucleus around which fine and noble virtues may center, forming into definite shape, an incentive to act as a transmuting influence of existing evils.

In still others, whose number is happily increasing, the Soul is beginning to really awaken, increasing the desire to develop a Center for the expression of the Ineffable Light. In these the "light that is neither on land not on sea " is becoming individualized and consciously existent.

When these Souls have become a Halo of Light, they will not only have themselves attained to the degree of Conscious Entities, but will be as Lights to others who are to follow; Soul Conscious Individualities who may do even greater things," members of the Great White Brotherhood of Illuminated Souls, functioning at one and the same time upon the Spiritual and physical planes.

These are those no longer controlled by their weaknesses, not do they subscribe to a code of injustice which permits them to believe they may commit all the sins flesh is heir to, both against themselves and their fellow men, and then, purely by faith alone, without making any effort to compensate those they have harmed, become "washed and pure as clean linen." These gladly accept the new concept that justice will reign and that every man is truly judged, not by a vacillating God, but by his own deeds.

These men have become conscious that Immortalization, like Individualization, is the greatest and most sublime achievement possible to man in the earth life. They know that it must be WORKED for, FOUGHT for, and ATTAINED by PERSONAL, DELIBERATE, CONSCIOUS EFFORT. This they are glad to do, in defiance if need be, of all hatred, jealousy, calumny and revengefulness displayed against them by the ignorant, ignoble and malicious-minded persons by whom they may be surrounded and who, unable to understand them, see only the worst in them.

The teachings of this old-new concept for the Individualization-Immortalization of man, the development and manifestation of all his inherent forces, powers, energies, possibilities and potentialities, is not alone a science, as the term is commonly understood. It is a combination of Science in the broadest sense, Philosophy in the deepest sense, and Religion in its highest sense, hence correctly termed the Science of the Soul.

The teaching is so simplified to enable every sincere seeker to attain to the highest possible development without actually denying himself any of the good things in life. It is a system which, systematically and practically adhered to, will help man to attain his every worthy desire.

It is a practical, sensible system that recognizes facts as they are; does not deny the reality of evil, weakness, sickness and failure, but recognizes that these may be made the fuel, which by means of transmutation or change, creates the force or power necessary to build up and bring into manifestation all the potentials inherent in man.

The vital significance of the term or designation, The Science of the Soul, stems from the fact that the SOUL IS THE ONLY ETERNAL OR IMMORTAL PART OF MAN. It offers a means to the awakening and development of the Soul - the Christos - within. It is an exact science, the application of known Laws that will, if obeyed, lead man directly to the full realization of his dreams, his Ideals; finally culminating in his Individualization or Immortalization while on this mundane sphere, in accordance with Divine fiat:

"Ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil." __Genesis 3:5.

This Arcane Science unfolds and interprets the Laws and principles underlying all permanent growth, culture and refinement of man's material and Spiritual potentialities. This is as important and as applicable to the affairs of the natural life as it is to the Spiritual.

As every science implies a corresponding art, these instructions, when actually applied, become the finest of all fine arts. They interpret the Creative Law to all human needs; cultivate and encourage the highest and most refined graces of the heart, subtly directing all potent forces in their relation to every avenue of life's activities to the benefit, peace and happiness of those giving heed to these inculcations.

The Ancient Church roughly divided men into three more or less distinct classes or circles. The first and by far most numerous were those who had no great desire for things that concerned the higher or Spiritual self. These were unwilling to make any real effort, or undergo any sacrifice to attain the Soul's Consciousness or personal salvation. They were satisfied to accept a creed, to follow others if the demand upon them was not too great. They sought relief through the efforts of others. They lived for the day and solely for themselves.

The next were those of the inner circle who, as a result of sorrow, suffering, losses gradually awakened to the fact that much which is generally accepted as the real, is actually an illusion, because it is temporal. In this category were those who sought the Way, the Truth and the Life, both as it concerned material, physical life and the eternal realities, the Christos, or divine inner self. These were ready and willing to begin living within the Law that their possibilities, capabilities and potentialities, their inherent "talents," both material and Spiritual, might be brought into manifestation and developed to the highest degree.

Lastly, there were those in the inmost circle. In this group were those whose high Ideals, ardent desires and untiring efforts gradually eliminated the gross, carnal passions by means of changing or transmuting them into the exalting emotions and in the process of doing this, awakened the Christos within, bringing it into manifestation as the Divine or Ineffable Light. These Individualized themselves, became Soul Conscious and Illuminated - sons of men who, by effort and experience gained wisdom and became like unto the Sons of God. Many of these last became, as they do now, the Ministers and Priests, servants of God.

While ages and cycles change, the governing, directing, Divine Law cannot change. In this new cycle, new era, this forthcoming New Order of the Ages, these same Laws will govern. The difference will be in the gradual elimination of evil as a result of a more active functioning of the Divine Law. This means the gradual, but certain winnowing out of those who personify evil and all that is destructive, in their selfishness, in their betrayal of their fellow men, and in their attempt to destroy all that is concerned with the Divine, with God the Creator, the Father of All.

This destructive activity has ever been present. Wherever there was good, evil fores have always been active to destroy it. Where there were those who, by ideals and effort had become conscious of God and who sincerely tried to teach the Law, there were those who did all in their power to the existence and constant activity of a Divine Law. Were this not true two thousand years ago, St. John would have had no reason to write Revelation.

These destructive tendencies, the activities of the men who were, perhaps unconsciously, the agents of the "devil," or personified evil in themselves, became more pronounced toward the end of an age or cycle, as is so clearly indicated by all that happened in the days before and directly after the time of the Nazarene.

This gave rise to a formal church and the substitution of a creed or religious faith, replacing the Spirit of the teachings. Evil as were the days during the end of the old age and the early days of the new cycle, the word of God was taught and accepted by the few, while active atheism had little place in the minds of men.

Never in the known history of man has evil become so rampant as in this modern age which marks the dying of the "Christian" era, and the beginning of the New Order of the Ages. In these days of decline, travail and destruction, the most learned of men are making every effort to teach the "no God" doctrine, advocating atheism in its most vicious form.

Such teaching attempts to tear down and destroy the very foundations of man's Spiritual life, to shatter his belief in a Divinity and His Divine Law operating in the affairs of men. Every effort humanly possible is being made to destroy the Christic ideal, and with it, the fundamental idea and Ideals of the possibility of the Divinity in man.

This Christic ideal gave the name of Christian to the age that began nearly two thousand years ago. It had its beginning in the inculcations of the Christic Idealism and the Divine Laws taught by the Nazarene, Avatar of the Ancient Church. This ideal is now under attack not alone by the ancient, natural enemies of Christianity, but more emphatically so by many of those who PROFESS TO TEACH AND GUIDE THEIR FOLLOWERS IN "CHRISTIAN" PATHS.

As examples of this destructive tendency and maliciously destructive activity, a few instances may be cited. The rewriting and publication of certain portions of the New Testament which, if accepted, would DESTROY THE VERY FOUNDATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, thereby dealing a death blow to the Church as a whole.

The cardinal sin, the maliciousness of what has been done, is being done, lies in the undeniable fact that "men of cloth," those who have set themselves up as leaders of the Christian faith and Church, men active in the Church, looked up to by members of the Church and accepted as authorities, are the guilty ones.

How great is this destruction of faith, how far reaching the evil, how destructive to Christianity, is shown by the FACT THAT SOME FOUR MILLIONS OF "CHRISTIANS" have bought this revision of the New Testament texts. If they really read the book and accept the statements made, they can no longer believe that the Nazarene was Son of God and ordained to be a Law Giver of the Age, as so long taught by the church.

The most deplorable fact of all is that neither Catholic not Protestant authority, neither Priest nor Minister, has stepped forth with a positive condemnation of this effort to thwart it. This effort toward the destruction of Christianity, if continued, will in a short time make a derision of the utterances of the Man of Nazareth, and the Christos who became the Christ, the Son of God.

The second step toward the destruction, the elimination of the Christ, of the past dispensation, and the Christos of the Ancient Church, is the well authenticated effort, with success in many instances, of banishing the Cross at the resting place of the illustrious and sacrificed dead, the casualties of wars. Throughout the ages this Cross has been the SYMBOL OF THE MEANS TO MAN'S SALVATION, WHATEVER HIS RELIGIOUS BELIEF - A SYMBOL SINCE THE EARLIEST DAYS OF EGYPT. Here again, the greater evil stems from the fact that not a voice of actual authority, either Protestant or Catholic, is being raised in condemnation of such action. Most regrettable and most incredible is that the parents of the sons sacrificed, the wives whose husbands died in service to their country, do not rise enmasse to voice a mighty protest against the present-day desecration to their dead.

The third indication of a dying Christianity is discernible everywhere in the studied elimination from the prayers made at great political and other large gatherings, of the Christos and the Christ; shunning the word "Christ" as thought it were a plague and nowhere is the voice of Christian authority raised against his omission.

Another glaring example of the growing atheism and concerted effort against the Christian faith is illustrated by the example cited in the Canadian Intelligence Service. According to published reports, an order was issued by the Defense Department in Ottowa, that members of the armed forces who, willingly or unwillingly, are forced into the armed service, may NOT include any RELIGIOUS CONTENT in their Remembrance Day observation. In other words, the remembrance to the dead, must by such a decree be Godless, atheistic - this again without any protest from the authorities of the Christian Church against the growing Godlessness of the age.

There are very few who are not familiar with the phrase: "History repeats itself." Approximately nineteen hundred years ago, when a great teacher and Law-giver appeared among men, it was written:

"There was no room for them in the inn. __Luke 2:7

It was so then. It is equally true now. History has repeated itself right here in this new world at the beginning of the cycle, the New Order of the Ages. America has always been accepted as a Christian nation. The founders of the Nation, the writers of the Constitution, were all men of faith, and though not all active churchmen, all of them would have been willing to die, if need be, for religious liberty.

They were so imbued with the idea of religious liberty that they made it a basis in the Constitution that no man should be questioned as to his religion, nor in any way interfered with in the practice of it tenets. Now the time has seemingly come in America, when there is no place for Christ, i.e., the Spirit that is Christ.

In that large building situated in New York City, built by money largely collected from the Christian tax payers, and supposedly for the purpose of Brotherhood, the United Nations, CHRISTIAN PRAYERS ARE FORBIDDEN. Man may well ponder on the saying:

"He that is not with me is against me." __Matthew 12:30.

The Bible, especially the New Testament, has been outlawed in many School Districts. A more or less secret movement is on foot to actually outlaw the New Testament. Considering what "Christians" in high positions have done in the new "Bible" now accepted by some four millions of "Christians," the outlawing of the Bible in all public Schools should not be too difficult of fulfillment.

Checking up on these almost incomprehensible facts, what must be the conclusion? COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE THEM. If those who profess Christianity continue in their present inertia, it is reasonable to expect that in another decade, there will be no place for the Son of God. It will be a crime to wear the Cross, a symbol of man's salvation, or to display it in any manner. The words: "Jesus of Nazareth," or Christ, the Son of God, will mean crucifixion as it did in the first century. Yes, history repeats itself, and wherefore: Because of the inertia of those who profess, but do not live as they profess.

These Godless activities can well forecast the DEATH TO THE CHRISTIC IDEA, IDEALS AND TEACHINGS. This DEATH TO THE CHRISTIC IDEA, IDEALS AND TEACHINGS has become very pronounced within a period of less than ten years, and without protests from those whose duty it is to rise up in "righteous wrath" in defense of God, the LIVING CHRIST and THE DIVINE LAW. If this tendency continues unchecked, it will soon become unlawful to practice the teachings of the Christic inculcations; possess the Cross, symbol of salvation, or mention either Jesus, son of Joseph, or the Christos, Son of God.

The Ancient Church, the New Order of the Ages, recognizes the moral, Spiritual necessity for the regrouping of mankind; for a call to the millions who have left, or are leaving, the established church because of loss of faith in it. It recognizes the concepts of the Divine Law, as Law, under the name of the Christic or Manistic Interpretation, after the manner of the Ancient Church.

Its outer circle of activity is for the masses who seek to be taught the Divine Law for their material, moral, Spiritual welfare. This is the Church of Illumination, not so-called because those who seek entrance or help have become Illuminated or Soul Conscious, but due to the fact that the Divine Law demands that all men seek "The Light" that is neither on land nor sea," The Light that may be found only within the "temples of the Living God," in the inner sanctuary wherein God dwells and where all who will may learn to contact Him and be blessed by His presence.
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