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?And the fear which man has literally become stands firm in its guard against all life, against all things. For if this fear should move out of its own shadow, it would cease to be. This it is which holds man a prisoner until the end of his mortal side. ?Indeed, man dwells on Earth today desolate under the fear and dread of what he calls death?the end of his mortal life?alone in the wilderness of his personal darkness. Yet man himself has brought about the desolation which he so bitterly deplores, all because of service not rendered as it is naturally rendered by the humbler forms that surround him. Instead, man continues to destroy other life manifestations that he may survive. He has failed to realize the richness that alee nab ee 2 nee ee te eee An th ee 2 abe eee meant to serve. ?Alas, man?s plot upon Earth is barren indeed. The seeds he sows with his small understanding yield bitter fruit. Still he remains fettered to his ignorance, repeating his errors through the centuries, still hoping to find that for which his heart longs, and for which his soul cries out. ?He is fearful of turning away lest that upon which he stands?the Earthly foundation he has built for himself?may be taken from him by another, and he will have nothing. So he keeps guard over that which is not eternal but, by the moment, is in process of change and decay, his eyes blind to what is happening. He has imprisoned within himself the light that could have guided him over the road of Eternal Oneness; a joy that all others who have gone that way have actually become. These are the servants, sons and daughters of the One Father, in all worlds. The Father, Creator of that beautiful field of the many forms, the many colors, the many shades, the many heights and the many depths?the many delights that play and express, by day and by night, the one song of celestial harmony in which all may join.? As he spoke, pictures of his words passed vividly before me and again my understanding of man?s plight upon Earth was quickened. As he ceased speaking, no one stirred. Nor did | wish to break the silence. As the pictures ceased flowing through my mind, the master rose from his seat opposite and walked around the table toward me. All rose then and remained quietly standing. The great teacher touched my hand lightly, and my whole being sang in humble gratitude for that which he had given to me. | gladly would have stayed in his presence forever, but | knew from previous experience that this was not to be. ?My son, do not be discouraged if you meet with ridicule and disbelief on your Earth. With the understanding we have given, you will know why it cannot be otherwise. Tell your brothers and sisters what you have learned. There are many with open hearts and minds, and these will grow in numbers. ?The Scout is waiting and our brothers will accompany you back to Earth. Now that we have been together in this way, you can the more easily at all times make contact from your mind to ours. Remember always that space is no barrier.? His words filled me with a contentment that allowed of no emptiness. Bidding me farewell, he turned and left the room. In a moment, Firkon and Zuhl motioned to me. | said good-by to my new friends, and when the lounge door slid silently these others could bestow upon him, would he allow them to serve as they were