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INTRODUCTION

Dear Readers:

These are a series of writings on finding our True-Self: God (Spirit) within. Each chapter is a build-up supplying theosophical and philosophical instruction throughout. Allow me to state here very plainly that these are not Mediumship Lessons. However, this book was written and compiled under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember, there is one reality, and that is God (Spirit). All else is temporal and must pass on. The goal is to obtain the key whereby we may unlock the door to the kingdom of God (Spirit) within and come into the conscious awareness of the Father within. Jesus the Christ came to present the Gospel of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within man—which Gospel laid forth plainly the qualities and attributes that one must possess to attain enlightenment. This book contains this Gospel.

Change not one word, nor stray from the teachings of God (Spirit) within man for the Christ can be attained by all, and man can become aware of and realize the Christ: God (Spirit) within. For Jesus the Christ declared that unto those who believeth in God (Spirit), and followed his teachings, God (Spirit) would give the power to become sons of God (Spirit).

Also, do not burden yourselves with the fear of demons and devils, for the only devil that man must conquer is the carnal—self, which we errantly believe blocks us from realizing the Truth of our relationship with God (Spirit). Learn to do as the ancient spiritual masters and “Resist not evil.” Resist not, and put up the sword against the appearance of evil, for evil has no reality of its own. Evil is the result of the belief in a power other than God (Spirit).

This has been the mistake of most spiritual teachings; they have taken up arms against a so-called evil. We must realize that only God (Spirit) is, and since God (Spirit) is Omnipresent, and Omnipotent, there can be no power but He. In Romans 13:1, it says, “. . . there is no power but of God.” When Christ Jesus was standing before Pontius Pilate to be sentenced, remember what the Master Jesus told him, “Thou couldest have no power over me except it be given thee from above.” The Bible reveals, and expounds the doctrine of the one Power. Why are we blind and deaf to the words of God (Spirit)? Why can’t we trust God (Spirit) for what He said concerning the matter?

Each page of this book was written directly from the inspiration of Father G.W. Hurley. He said to me, “Read and write what I will teach you.” All that I have done is to transcribe what He has revealed to me and to compile what He has led me to study. Take time and go over every sentence, paragraph and page, analyze each thoroughly until you have a complete understanding of the Truth contained herein. The Spirit revealed to me that there is a process to attaining this knowledge. First, one must study the word. Second, one must analyze the word. Third, one must reflect upon the word through meditation by selecting a statement of truth and contemplating and pondering its meaning. In this way the body, soul and spirit are harmonized. During this process it is beneficial to fast frequently, such as one day per week, from sundown of one day to sundown of the following day. Drinking only pure water as needed to sustain the strength of the body. Also, the burning of a yellow seven-day candle is a potent visual reminder of your quest for enlightenment. In preparation for meditation you are advised to silently recite the following prayer focusing all mental attention on your spiritual quest for enlightenment.

Prayer

Show me thy way Lord that I may know thee and find grace in thy sight. Purify my heart and purify my mind, that I may become aware of your ever—present presence within me. I have heard of thee with my ear, but my eyes long to see thee, and my heart longs to feel thee, Father-God, reveal Thyself.

After reciting this prayer sit in the silence until you feel the Presence of the Holy Spirit. At such time as the meditation has ended, do not fail to conclude your meditative session with an inspired prayer of thanks to God (Spirit) and blessing every living creature. Please take time in each meditative session to project good thoughts for betterment of all mankind. For by our thoughts we are saved or condemned.

The preceding instructions, ceremonies, and prayers to which I have just exhorted you to do are actual hands—on practices and techniques that makeup a vital portion of the concept of the New Covenant. You and I, and all of humanity should make effective use of this New Covenant, which is a special kingdom key. A very precious gift we now have in our possession, owing to the grace of a most generous benefactor, indeed. I want each reader to know clearly to whom our thanks should go for this precious gift, Christ Hurley, who brought the New Covenant.

The New Covenant is the principles, practices, and rules by which all men are able to gain their true, spiritual inheritance and come into a conscious awareness of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within possessing the riches thereof. By now you probably have noticed that several times I have made mention of this name—Christ Hurley, and its identical form, Father G.W. Hurley. In order to precede more effectively each reader should gather a full background of information on this spiritually outstanding and influential personage. It is presented here for this purpose.