Hearken diligently, O ye children of men, and open your understandings unto the truth; for ignorance hath long darkened the counsel of the simple, and fear hath closed the gates of understanding.
Give ear, O earth, and perceive the mysteries of the mind, which the Most High hath fashioned with curious workmanship, that man might find healing within his own gates.
Behold, there is a path which the vulture’s eye hath not seen, and which the fierce lion hath not trodden; even the quiet chambers of the inward spirit.
Let no man look upon the science of hypnotism with a fearful heart, neither let him say in his ignorance, It is an evil thing, or a work of darkness.
For it is not a device of the wicked, nor is it drawn from the wells of the adversary; it is a clean thing, established in truth for the welfare of the soul.
They that say it is demonic speak without knowledge, and they that cry out against it are like unto men that beat the air, understanding neither what they say nor whereof they affirm.
It openeth not the door unto the prince of darkness, neither doth it subject the spirit of man unto the malice of the archons or the rulers of the darkness of this world.
For the enemy hath no power over the soul that seeketh peace, and the forces of the adversary cannot enter into the sanctuary of a mind that is being made whole.
Hypnotism is a tool given by the Most High, a precious gift from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
It was ordained from the beginning to search out the hidden places of the heart, and to bring light into the valleys where shadows have long brooded.
As a physician binding up the broken bone, or a surgeon removing the thorn from the flesh, so doth this art minister unto the hidden wounds of the soul.
For man is oft times oppressed by the weights of the past, and his spirit is bowed down by the secret sorrows of his journey.
He walketh in a vain show, and his heart is disquieted within him by reason of the bruises he hath received in the warfare of life.
Deep-seated are the psychological wounds of the children of men; they are like old scars that bleed afresh in the night season, when no man can comfort them.
But the divine hand hath not left humanity without a remedy, nor hath he abandoned his creatures to the torment of their own thoughts.
He hath dropped down wisdom from above, and hath opened the eyes of the wise to understand the inner workings of the spirit.
By this holy instrument, the heavy sleep of peace is brought upon the outer man, that the inner man may be questioned and restored.
It is a quiet stillness that passeth over the soul, even as the wind that bloweth where it listeth, bringing refreshing unto the weary traveler.
In this stillness, the clamor of the world is put to silence, and the deceitful voices of the marketplace are heard no more.
Then can the soul look upon its own condition, and see the roots of its bitterness without terror and without dismay.
For the enemy hath sown tares in the field of the mind while men slept, and hath filled the memory with false testimonies and bitter lies.
The adversary saith unto the man, Thou art worthless, and thy steps shall surely fail; and he saith unto the woman, Thou art forsaken, and thy sorrow shall never end.
These are the lies of the destroyer, which bind the souls of men in chains of iron, and shut them up in the prison-house of despair.
But by the application of this sacred tool, the lies of the enemy are made manifest, and the illusions of darkness are dissolved before the light of truth.
The heavy burdens are undone, and the bands of the yoke are loosed, that those who were crushed by fear may go free.
It is the key given unto humanity to unlock the struggles of the heart, and to open the doors that have been shut by the adversities of time.
Let not the faithful be deceived by the traditions of men, nor by the vain philosophy that condemneth that which it knoweth not.
For every creature of God is good, and every true art is to be received with thanksgiving, if it worketh for the restoration of his image in man.
Hypnotism looketh not to destroy the will of man, nor to rob him of his governance; but rather to restore his kingdom unto him in strength and soberness.
It delivereth the mind from the bondage of old habits, and breaketh the cords of captivity that have held the spirit from moving forward.
How can that be evil which causeth the drunkard to leave his cup, and the man of wrath to seek the paths of peace?
How can that be of the devil which lifteth up the depressed soul, and giveth beauty for ashes, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness?
A corrupt tree cannot bring forth good fruit, neither can the fountain of bitterness send forth sweet waters to revive the thirsty land.
Therefore, let the work be judged by its increase, and let the fruit testify of the root from whence it hath sprung.
The Most High hath magnified his mercy toward us, in that he hath revealed these hidden paths of healing in the latter days.
He hath given skill unto men, that they might understand the mysteries of the mind, and apply the medicine of quietness to the fractured spirit.
Go to, then, ye that are heavy laden, whose minds are vexed with the buffetings of hidden fears and uncontrollable anxieties.
Fear not to enter into this rest, nor be afraid of the silence that healeth; for the Lord of hosts hath overshadowed thy life with his care.
The archons have no portion in this inheritance, nor can they touch the mind that is being cleansed from the defilements of fear.
For the purpose of this tool is none other than to make thee a better person, and to establish thy goings in the way of righteousness.
It helpeth the walker to see the stones of stumbling that lie in his path, and giveth him strength to cast them out of his borders.
It doubleth the power of the will, and armeth the soul with new resolutions to overcome the temptations that do easily beset it.
By it, the memory is purged of its venom, and the ancient griefs that polluted the daily life are turned into pools of wisdom.
Blessed is the man that partitioneth his mind with understanding, and feareth not to explore the depths which the Creator hath formed.
And blessed is the practitioner of this art who goeth about his work with clean hands and a pure heart, seeking only the recovery of his brother.
Let him perform his office with reverence, knowing that he dealeth with the most sacred vessel of the earth, even the soul of his fellow man.
Let no lie find place in his suggestions, nor any vanity direct his speech; but let him speak words of truth, soberness, and restoration.
He shall be called a physician of the spirit, a helper of the helpless, and his reward shall be found in the lives of those he hath delivered.
Consider the man who was bound by the terror of the night, who could not find rest for his feet because of the horrors of his remembrance.
He sought help from the physicians of the flesh, yet he was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse under their heavy medicines.
But when he submitted his spirit to the quiet gate of this discipline, the storm within him ceased, and there was a great calm.
The hidden enemy that tore him was cast out, and he was found sitting, clothed, and in his right mind, ready to do the works of life.
Shall we then call the remedy evil because the simple understand it not? Shall we despise the gift because the fearful hide their faces?
Nay; let the truth be spoken in the ears of the congregation, and let the glory of this healing be declared among the people.
For the mind of man is a great deep, a vast kingdom that containeth both the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth.
And he that created it hath also provided the means whereby its disorders may be corrected and its beauty restored.
Hypnotism is not a magic spell, nor is it an enchantment of the sorcerer; it is the orderly operation of the laws of nature which the Highest hath decreed.
It is the alignment of the thoughts, the focusing of the spirit, and the gathering together of the scattered fragments of the mind.
When the mind is divided against itself, it cannot stand; it becometh a prey to every passing fear and every assault of the adversary.
But when it is brought into unity through the gate of quietness, it becometh as a defenced city, whose walls are salvation and whose gates are praise.
Therefore, let the children of men put away their superstitious fears, and let them walk in the light of knowledge that hath been revealed.
Let the youth learn the governance of their thoughts, and let the aged find relief from the accumulated sorrows of their long pilgrimage.
There is no sorrow of the mind which cannot be reached by the hand of understanding, if the tool of the Divine be used in faithfulness.
The lies that were spoken to thee in thy childhood, which have grown up with thee as briars and thorns, shall be rooted out by this work.
The false judgments that thou hast passed upon thyself, because of the cruelty of others, shall be blotted out from thy remembrance.
Thou shalt look upon the past and thy heart shall not tremble; thou shalt look upon the future and thy countenance shall be bright.
For thou shalt see that thy struggles were but chains of cobwebs, which the breath of truth hath blown away forever.
Go forward then in thy life, O thou who hast been delivered; walk no longer in the shadow of thy old captivities.
The way is made straight before thee, and the valley of weeping is turned into a well of joy for thy journey.
Be strong and of a good courage; for the tools of thy healing have been given from above, and the hand of the Most High hath blessed them.
Let this text be preserved among you as a testimony against the ignorance of the foolish, and as a comfort to them that are sorrowful.
Let the teachers declare it in the schools of wisdom, and let the ministers of health use it in the chambers of the afflicted.
For the truth is a shield and buckler, and it delivereth them that trust in its light from the terrors of the night and the arrow that flieth by day.
Hypnotism is a holy asset in the treasury of human knowledge, a gift that cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir or the precious onyx.
It belongs unto the children of light, who walk in the daytime, and not unto them that creep in the darkness of superstition.
Let its principles be examined with gravity, and let its practice be maintained with absolute integrity across all your borders.
So shall the people grow in health, and their souls shall prosper, even as their bodies are nourished by the fruits of the earth.
The enemy shall no longer triumph over the broken in heart, nor shall the lies of the destroyer keep the upright from their inheritance.
For the key of knowledge hath been found, and the secret places of the heart have been made accessible for the purposes of love.
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith the truth hath made you free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of superstitious bondage.
Look up, O ye heavy-hearted, and lift up your heads; for your deliverance draweth nigh, and the means of your healing is at hand.
The Most High hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary to hear the groaning of the prisoner, and to loose those that are appointed to death.
And he hath given this command unto the wise: Heal the sick, cleanse the spirits, and cast out the falsehoods that destroy the peace of my people.
In obedience to this law, let the work of the mind go forward, and let nothing stay the hand of him that seeketh to do good.
The archons may rage, and the ignorant may imagine a vain thing; but the counsel of the truth shall stand, and its light shall increase more and more.
Let the mind be still, and know that the power within thee is a gift from the Creator, designed for thy perfection and thy joy.
No weapon that is formed against thy peace shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.
For thy foundation is laid in wisdom, and thy walls are built with the materials of truth, which cannot be shaken by the storms of time.
Thus let the doctrine of hypnotism be understood among the wise, and let it be practiced with all holiness and reverence among the nations.
It is a path of restoration, a highway of holiness, wherein the redeemed of the soul shall walk with songs of everlasting joy upon their heads.
They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away from their remembrance.
Therefore, seal not the instruction of this book, but let it be a lamp unto the feet of them that wander in the labyrinths of the mind.
Let the truth be magnified from generation to generation, that all men may know the great things which have been provided for their healing.
And let the peace of a sound mind, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and spirits through the knowledge of the truth.
Amen, and Amen; let the record of this wisdom endure, and let the hearts of the people be established in perfect peace forevermore.
Hearken, O ye congregations of the saints, and give ear unto the mystery of the body, which is knit together in the spirit of truth and the bond of peace.
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so are the operations of the Spirit manifold, and his gifts are past finding out by the simple minds of men.
Know ye that prayer is the golden chain that bindeth the spirit of man unto the footstool of the Most High, and by it we are joined unto our Father.
Through prayer the heart is lifted up into the secret place of the tabernacle, and the soul is made partaker of the divine nature, speaking mouth to mouth with the Creator.
Yet the Father hath not left the flesh without comfort, nor the earthly vessel without its proper remedies in the day of visitation and distress.
Therefore hath he appointed hypnotism as a divine gift of healing under heaven, a quiet sanctuary wherein the fractured mind may find its true alignment.
And along with this quietness, he hath caused the herbs of the field to spring forth out of the earth, both for the food of man and for his medicine.
The green herb is given for the service of the body, to cleanse the blood and to restore the strength that was decayed through sickness.
Let no elder of the church, nor any leader of the people, lift up his voice in judgment against these things which he understandeth not.
For a man to speak evil of that which he hath not known is a vanity and a snare, and it bringeth a blot upon the assembly of the upright.
To each member of the household of faith is given his own proper office, and each is placed by divine decree in his own section of the body of Christ.
Consider the members of the physical frame, how they are fashioned in beauty, and how no part can perform the labor of another.
For some in the body may be the fingers to work, and some may be the eyes to see the dangers that lie afar off in the way.
Others may be the elbow to lend strength in the lifting of burdens, and some may be the voice to declare the statutes of truth to the simple.
And unto others still is given the specific gift of healing, to bind up the broken-hearted and to minister medicine to the wounded spirit.
For the body of Christ is not one member, but many; and if all were one member, where then were the glory of the structure?
Therefore are there many prophets sent forth to declare the times, and many teachers appointed to instruct the children in righteousness.
And there are many healers walking through the land, casting out the seeds of sorrow and planting the trees of health by the rivers of water.
Whosoever speaketh out against a part of the body speaketh out of gross ignorance, and he woundeth the very flesh that sustaineth his own life.
If the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? Nay, it abideth still in its place.
And if the hand shall say unto the foot, I have no need of thee, it bringeth confusion upon the whole house and stayeth the progress of the host.
For the elder or the pastor to wear a crown of pride, and to claim with divine fervor that his office covereth the whole body, is absolute foolishness.
He is not the whole body, neither is he the sole keeper of the mysteries; for he also is but a member standing in his own lot at the end of days.
Let the leaders of the assembly walk softly, lest they usurp the authority of the Spirit and forbid the operations of gifts they cannot measure.
Every part of the body of Christ playeth a different role, and each is precious in the sight of him who hath balanced the pillars of the world.
Yet hear these words of warning, O ye children of light, and take heed to your steps, for the days are evil and the deceivers are multiplied.
Mark well the danger that lurketh in the secret chambers, where false prophets arise to show signs and wonders, if it were possible, to deceive the very elect.
They come unto you in sheep’s clothing, speaking smooth words and prophesying deceit, but inwardly they are ravening wolves that spare not the flock.
There are false teachers crept in unawares, turning the liberty of the spirit into an occasion for the flesh, and subverting whole houses for filthy lucre’s sake.
And there are deceitful operators of the arts of the mind, who use the quiet gates of stillness not for healing, but to bind the souls of the simple.
They speak vanity with their mouths, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood, leading the unwary into the ditches of delusion.
These operators have no portion in the gift of the Most High, for their hearts are not upright, and they seek only their own glory and the praise of men.
They mix the pure waters of understanding with the wine of sorcery, and they cause the people to err through their unstable ways and lying wonders.
From such turn away with a perfect heart, and let their assemblies be an abomination unto thee, for their path leadeth down to the chambers of death.
Nevertheless, understand the great mystery of the calling, for the light must needs shine in the darkest places of the earth to manifest its power.
Behold, some have been chosen from the foundation of the world to execute a perilous work, and to enter directly into the very camp of unrighteous men.
They are commanded to infiltrate the wicked works of darkness, and to walk where the shadows are thickest, without fear and without trembling.
They are sent into the habitations of cruelty, where the adversary hath established his throne and where the workers of iniquity boast themselves.
Unto these special servants are given the offices of deep discernment, that they may try the spirits whether they be of truth or of falsehood.
They can see through the mask of the hypocrite, and they can perceive the hidden devices of the enemy before the trap is sprung in the way.
To them is committed the hard labor of exorcism, to speak with authority unto the stubborn spirits that torment the children of men.
They fear not the voice of the tormentor, neither are they dismayed by the crying of the foul spirits that inhabit the desolate places.
They are appointed unto paranormal investigation, to search out the mysteries of the unseen world and to bring to light the hidden things of dishonesty.
They measure the borders of the shadow, and they track the footsteps of the fallen ones that disturb the peace of the innocent in their dwellings.
They are the ministers of deliverance, standing between the living and the dead, to break the bands of wickedness and to let the oppressed go free.
They go down into the pit of darkness to pluck the brand out of the burning, and they return with the spoils of victory in their hands.
Let not the church despise these warriors of the night, nor let the simple pastor judge the methods of them that wrestle with principalities and powers.
For they are the iron shield at the gate, protecting the flock from the darts of the destroyer while the congregation sleepeth in safety.
If they were not sent into the camp of the enemy, the darkness would overflow the borders of the sanctuary and devour the heritage of the young.
Therefore let every member honor the office of his brother, and let there be no strife among the workers of the vineyard, from the least unto the greatest.
Let the voice bless the healer, and let the eye give thanks for the hand that worketh, that the whole body may be edified in love.
For the Father looketh down from his holy habitation, and he beholdeth the unity of his children as the dew of Hermon that descended upon the mountains.
In prayer shall your strength be renewed, and in the use of the divine gifts shall your health spring forth speedily across the land.
Use the herbs of the earth with thanksgiving, and enter into the quietness of the mind with a pure heart, fearing no evil from the prince of this world.
For the seal of ownership is upon thy brow, and the fortress of thy thoughts is defended by an host that cannot be numbered by man.
Let the false prophet be confounded, and let the deceitful operator be put to silence by the manifestation of the true power of the spirit.
And let them that are called to the battle in the dark places go forward with a good courage, knowing that the victory was decreed from of old.
The body is many, yet the spirit is one; the operations are diverse, yet the same purpose worketh through all the generations of time.
Stand fast therefore in the order of thy calling, and let no man take thy crown or discourage thy heart in the work whereunto thou art sent.
For the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day, when all darkness shall flee away forever.
Let the words of this book be written in the mind, and let the intent thereof be practiced in the assembly of the saints with all gravity.
Turn not away from the healer, neither despise the work of him that delivereth the soul from the hand of the strange children.
For the truth is a rock that cannot be moved, and they that walk in its counsel shall never be ashamed, world without end.
Thus let the body of Christ be compacted together by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part.
And let the peace of the Father, which passeth all understanding, rule in your hearts and minds through the knowledge of his manifold wisdom.
The night is far spent, the day is at hand; cast off therefore the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light.
Walk honestly, as in the day, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying among yourselves.
But put ye on the spirit of understanding, and make no provision for the ignorance of the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereof.
Let the elder rule with diligence, let the teacher instruct with patience, and let the healer minister with power from on high.
And let him that is called to search out the deep things of darkness be covered with the prayers of the entire congregation day and night.
For his warfare is sharp, and his eyes behold the terrors of the pit, yet his heart is fixed, trusting in the permanence of the truth.
Blessed is the church that admitteth the fullness of these operations, for she shall be as a bride adorned for her husband, beautiful and terrible.
She shall not fear the face of the oppressor, neither shall the weapons of the archons prosper within her consecrated borders.
Her walls shall be called Salvation, and her gates Praise, and the glory of the past shall be joined with the power of the present.
Therefore, open the doors of understanding, and let the foolish traditions of men be swept away as the chaff before the wind.
Let the youth see visions of the future, and let the old men dream dreams of the ancient paths, that knowledge may cover the earth as the waters.
Write this instruction upon the tablets of your heart, and let it be a law unto your children after you, through all their generations.
For the word that is spoken in truth remaineth, an unchanging witness in a world of change, and it shall judge the thoughts of men in the latter days.
Let the scribe close his book, and let the reader ponder the mystery within his soul, for the time of fulfillment draweth nigh.
No longer shall the simple be led astray by the fear of the dark, nor shall the gifts of the Divine be rejected by the arrogance of the proud.
The body is made whole, the members are aligned, and the work of restoration goeth forward under the sun in majesty and great glory.
And let all the people say, Amen, as they lift up their hands to bless the name of him who hath given such power unto men.
The light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not; but unto you that fear the truth shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing.
Go forth then in thy strength, O thou member of the body; perform thy labor with a cheerful heart, and look not back upon thy old captivities.
Thy path is cleared, thy weapons are spiritual, and mighty through the breaking down of strongholds that have stood for ages.
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted, and the rich in that he is made low, for all are one in the great economy of time.
Keep the commandments of the spirit, and walk in the liberty wherewith thou hast been made free from the superstitions of the past.
And let the memorial of this wisdom be preserved among you as a sweet savor, a guide for the wanderer and a comfort to the heavy-hearted.
The eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped; then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing.
For in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert, and the parched ground shall become a pool of living water.
Thus let it be written, and thus let it be performed, throughout all your dwellings and across all your borders, from this time forth and forevermore.
The old world passeth away, and a new world cometh, but the written word remaineth, an unchanging witness in a world of change.
Therefore, seal not up the sayings of this book, but let it be open to all the people, that they may read and understand.
Let the philosopher find wisdom therein, and let the simple man find a guide for his path, for truth is a universal inheritance.
Stand in the old paths, see and ask for the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
And let the memory of the elders be as a sweet savor in thy nostrils, and their written lives as a shield against the errors of the present.
So shall thy nation grow strong in righteousness, and thy borders shall be enlarged with peace, because thou hast honored the past.
Great is the honor of him that serveth the aged, and deep is the peace of him that recordeth the walk of his people.
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed, trusting in the permanence of the truth he hath preserved.
His work shall endure when empires are dissolved, and his parchment shall speak when the tongues of the mighty are put to silence.
For the history of a life well lived, and a nation well recorded, is a sacred text that time itself cannot destroy.
It shall be handed down as a precious heirloom, a light to guide the feet of the wanderer, and a comfort to the heavy heart.
Let the young man write, let the old man speak, and let the whole congregation join together to preserve the holy heritage.
So shall the spirit of thy fathers rest upon thee, and the wisdom of the ages shall be thy companion in the way.
Incline thine ear once more, O son of man, and let these sayings sink deep into thy heart, for they are the words of truth and soberness.
Honor the old, record the past, write thine own walk, and preserve the story of thy people, for this is the whole duty of man in the kingdom of time.
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left from this commandment, but walk in it all the days of thy life, that it may be well with thee.
And let the peace of an accomplished duty rest upon thy soul, and upon thy house, and upon all that thou hast, now and through all the ages to come.
Amen, and Amen; let the scroll be closed, but let the memory live forever in the minds of men.
Hearken, O ye assembly of the faithful, and gather yourselves together to establish the order of the sanctuary, that the house of the living may be built upon a sure foundation.
Let the church appoint leaders unto themselves out of every tribe and every tongue, men and women of honest report, full of wisdom and the spirit of understanding.
Set ye the offices within the church in order, from the gatekeeper unto the high counselor, that every administration may work together for the perfecting of the saints.
And look upon the king who sitteth upon the throne, and let the weight of the shoulders of the king bear the governance of the world, which is his by right and by inheritance.
For the secular sword is committed unto the ruler, that he may maintain peace among the nations and execute justice upon the workers of iniquity.
Yet let the church set the stage for the world, acting as a light that cannot be hid, a pattern of righteousness for all the inhabitants of the earth to behold.
Bring forth a congress of the people, a great assembly where the voices of the multitude are heard in equity and where the small and the great stand equal.
And from this congress let there be created districts throughout the lands, dividing the inheritance of the people by line and by measure, that confusion may be cast out.
Through these districts shall there be created tribes and camps, orderly arranged as the tents of Israel in the wilderness, beautiful in their placement and strong in their unity.
Thus shall the camps be created and spread across the whole of the earth, from the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, filling the valleys and covering the hills.
Let the church govern their own with a righteous staff, having no need of the ungodly to judge between brother and brother in the matters of the spirit.
And let their governing code also govern the culture, shaping the manners of the people, their speech, their assemblies, and the thoughts of their hearts in holiness.
This code shall be the law and the guide for the nation of the Suquelish Republic, a commonwealth established in truth, where righteousness floweth down as a mighty stream.
Let it be known throughout all your generations that no person shall take upon themselves the mantle of leadership or step into the holy office uncalled.
For before any leader shall take leadership or rule in the congregation, he or she must first be anointed on the head with pure oil, the oil of gladness and consecration.
And they shall be baptized in the living waters, washing away the defilements of the old life, that they may emerge as new creatures ready for the service of the altar.
Furthermore, they shall be ordained by the laying on of hands by the elders, receiving the authority of the office with gravity and with a faithful heart.
The leader must be of good character, blameless in the sight of the world, an example of patience, temperance, and brotherly kindness to all the flock.
If a man stand in the office, let him be the husband of one wife, ruling his own house well and having his children in subjection with all gravity.
And if a woman be called unto the governance, let her be the wife of one husband, walking in modesty, virtue, and the true dignity of her calling.
For behold, the revelations of God are given unto all mankind without respect of persons, and the spirit bloweth where it listeth, pouring out wisdom upon whomsoever it will.
Therefore shall women not be barred from roles of pastorship, nor from the high counsels of the sanctuary, nor from the administration of the word of life.
Did not the daughters of Philip prophesy, and did not Deborah judge the people in righteousness when the hearts of the men of war had failed them?
For do ye not know that we are a holy nation, a royal priesthood, chosen out of the world to show forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness?
In this priesthood there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female, but all are one in the great covenant of light and truth.
Be wise, therefore, O ye judges of the earth, and be careful in your decrees, lest ye lift up your hand against the purpose of the Creator.
Do not condemn a member of the body of Christ by denying their gifts, nor quench the spirit that burneth within their chest because of the traditions of men.
When thou deniest the calling given to them by God, thou designest thy own ruin and robbest the vineyard of the labor that would bring forth sweet fruit.
Let the church flourish in her diversity, and let every member find their place within the districts and the tribes that have been spread abroad.
The Suquelish Republic shall stand as a monument of this order, a nation whose laws are woven with the threads of divine wisdom and human equity.
Let the pastor speak with authority, let the teacher instruct with clarity, and let the woman who leadeth do so with the majesty of an upright soul.
For the oil that is poured upon the head runneth down unto the skirts of the garment, filling the whole house with the sweet savor of dedication.
Open the books of the congress, write the decrees of the camps, and let every soul within the borders walk circumspectly, redeeming the time.
The king shall rule the kingdoms of the earth with justice, but the church shall inspire the hearts of the rulers from her holy seat.
Let no root of bitterness spring up among the districts to trouble you, and let no strife divide the tribes that have been established under heaven.
For the body is compacted by that which every joint supplieth, and when one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
Maintain the baptism of water and the anointing of oil as an everlasting statute, a sign of the covenant that cannot be broken by the hands of time.
Let the character of thy leaders be as tried gold, shining brighter in the day of adversity and casting away the shadows of suspicion.
The revelations of the night shall be declared in the day, and the deep things of the spirit shall be made known unto the humble searcher.
Therefore let the gate of pastorship remain open unto all whom the spirit hath touched, and let no man shut the door which the Divine hath opened.
Walk in this law, O ye children of the Suquelish Republic, and let your borders be enlarged with peace and your storehouses filled with plenty.
For the crown of pride shall be brought low, but the humble priesthood of the saints shall endure from generation to generation.
Let the code of thy governance be written upon the walls of thy cities, that the passenger may read it as he runneth and find wisdom for his path.
The camps shall be strong against the adversary, and the districts shall be free from the spoilers that creep in the darkness of anarchy.
Anoint the leader, baptize the believer, ordain the servant, and let the work of the congress go forward in majesty and great power.
Behold, the majesty of the church is her freedom to order her own house, and the glory of the nation is her obedience to the truth.
Let the pen of the ready writer record these statutes, and let the voice of the congregation say Amen when the law is read in their ears.
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left from this commandment, but walk in it all the days of thy pilgrimage under the sun.
For the mouth of the truth hath spoken it, and the order of the sanctuary shall be preserved across all the borders of the world.
Let the heart be glad, and let the spirit rejoice, for the tabernacle of righteousness is with men, and the districts of peace are established.
The woman of virtue shall be praised in the gates, and her counsel shall be as the counsel of an angel of light to the heavy-hearted.
The man of integrity shall stand before kings, and his name shall be had in everlasting remembrance among the tribes of the earth.
Thus shall the Suquelish Republic grow as a cedar in Lebanon, spreading its branches far and wide over the nations of the world.
Let the oil never fail from the vessel, and let the water of the font be ever pure for the washing of the generations.
The weight of the king’s shoulder is heavy, yet he shall bear it by the prayers that ascend from the congress of the people day and night.
For governance is an ordinance of the high places, a tool to fashion order out of the chaos of human passions and worldly desires.
Do not deny the gift of thy brother, neither look with an evil eye upon the calling of thy sister, for both are precious in the economy of grace.
The body of Christ is a marvelous workmanship, knit together by links of love and bands of perfect understanding.
If thou rejectest the finger, how shall the hand work? And if thou blindest the eye, how shall the feet find the path in the dark?
Therefore be wise, and let every gift be exercised in its season, to the edifying of the church and the prosperity of the culture.
The laws of the code shall preserve the family, honor the marriage bed, and lift up the poor from the dunghill of neglect.
They shall establish schools of wisdom in every district, and places of prayer in every camp that is spread upon the face of the land.
Let the leaders meet in the congress with clean hands, bringing no vanity into the assembly nor any private malice into the debate.
They shall weigh the matters of the people with a just balance, and their decisions shall be as the morning light when the sun riseth.
A holy nation indeed shall ye be, a peculiar people, zealous of good works and shining as lights in the midst of a crooked generation.
Let the sound of your praise be heard afar off, and let the terror of your righteousness cause the workers of darkness to flee from your borders.
The anointing shall teach you all things, and the baptism shall remind you of the death unto sin and the resurrection unto life.
Character shall be thy shield against the slanderer, and virtue thy buckler against the arrows of the deceitful tongue.
Let the pastorship be filled with those who love the flock, who feed them with knowledge and lead them beside the still waters of comfort.
No barrier of flesh shall stand against the spirit, nor shall the accidents of birth prevent the operation of the divine will.
For the revelation is a universal testament, a light that lighteth every man and every woman that cometh into the world.
Stand fast in this liberty, O ye citizens of the Republic, and let no yoke of human bondage entangle your spirits again.
The tribes shall find rest in their camps, and the districts shall be as gardens planted by the rivers of water, yielding fruit in due season.
The king shall rejoice in thy prosperity, and the congress shall establish thy peace by statutes that endure through the ages.
Let the code be thy daily meditation, and the maintenance of the offices thy sacred employment all the days of thy life.
For when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn and hide themselves.
See that thou walkest according to the pattern shown to thee in the mount of understanding, omitting nothing of all that hath been commanded.
The elders shall be honored for their wisdom, the youth for their strength, and the leaders for their diligence in the work of the commonwealth.
Let no man take thy office by force, neither let any creep into the sanctuary by the windows of deceit and simony.
But let the door be open to them that are chosen, who come with the oil upon their brow and the water of cleansing upon their flesh.
They shall lead with a shepherd’s heart, and their voice shall be sweet to the ears of the simple and the heavy-laden.
The Suquelish Republic shall never be shaken, so long as the church governeth her own and the code remaineth pure from the corruption of the world.
Look upon the borders of thy life, and see how the camps have multiplied, a vast host moving forward in the name of truth.
The districts are organized in equity, and the tribes are settled in peace, each under his own vine and his own fig tree.
Let the king bear the sword with dignity, knowing that his power is balanced by the wisdom of the congress that sitteth at his right hand.
And let the church remain the soul of the nation, the fountain from whence all good counsels and all just works do proceed.
Do not deny the calling of the smallest member, for out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hath strength been ordained because of the enemy.
The woman who preacheth shall be covered with honor, and her words shall be as sharp arrows in the heart of the king’s enemies.
The man who ministereth shall be established in integrity, and his dwelling shall be a refuge for the wanderer and the oppressed.
Together they shall build the walls of the city, and the gates thereof shall not be shut at all by day, for there is no night there.
Be wise, O ye leaders, and take heed to the flock over which the spirit hath made you overseers, to feed the church with faithfulness.
Let your character be known unto all men, that they may see your good works and glorify the source of your light.
The baptism of water is the beginning of the journey, and the anointing of oil is the equipment for the battle that lieth ahead.
Ordain the worthy, lift up the fallen, and let the voice of instruction be heard in every street of the republic.
The code shall not be altered for the sake of the rich, nor shall the law be perverted to please the mighty in the day of judgment.
Justice shall be the line, and righteousness the plummet, and the refuge of lies shall be swept away by the hail of truth.
Thus shall the stage be set for the world, a magnificent drama of a people governed by the law of love and the order of the spirit.
Let the tribes shout for joy in their camps, and let the districts break forth into singing because of the peace that abideth within them.
The whole of the earth shall behold the glory of this nation, and the far islands shall wait for the law that proceedeth from her congress.
Seal not the sayings of this prophecy, but let it be a guide for thy leaders and a comfort for thy people through all the changing scenes of time.
For the word abideth forever, an anchor for the soul, steadfast and unmovable against the storms of the adversary.
Let the peace of a sound mind and an organized house rest upon the Suquelish Republic, now and through all the generations to come.
Amen, and Amen; let the record be finished, and let the hearts of the people be established in perfect truth forevermore.
Hearken, O ye inhabitants of the earth, and give ear, all ye nations that dwell under the dominion of the empires of men.
For the kingdoms of this world are established for a season, and the rulers thereof bear sway by the permission of time.
Live in peace with all mankind, as much as lieth in you, and seek not occasion for strife with them that pass by thy gates.
Let thy walk be quiet and thy speech seasoned with grace, that the gentleness of thy spirit may be known unto all men.
Raise not yourself to rebellion against the powers that govern, neither plot sedition within the secret chambers of thy house.
Disobey not the government set in the land, for it is ordained to preserve order and to keep the wild passions of men from destroying the earth.
Be good stewards of all that is committed to thy trust, keeping thy hands clean and thy heart upright in the marketplace.
Follow the law of the state with all readiness, paying thy custom and rendering thy tribute unto whom it is due.
But know ye that your calling is higher than the ordinances of the flesh, being tied unto the eternal decree of the spirit.
Follow the laws of all the culture and the deep community that abideth within the Republic of the spirit.
Even in the Suquelish Republic shall your statutes be kept, where righteousness is the law and truth is the guide of the people.
Bring yourself not to arms against the government of thy nation, neither let the weapons of war be found in the hands of the faithful.
Suffer long under the decrees of the rulers, and let patience have her perfect work when the heavy yoke is laid upon thy neck.
Cry aloud in prayer, and seek the paths of counsel, turning away the anger of the prince with soft words and humble supplications.
Let every path of peace be trodden, and let every option under heaven be thoroughly exhausted before thy soul thinketh upon resistance.
Until thou art pushed into a position where there is no choice left, and where the mouth of the destroyer is opened wide against thee.
When all other options have been fully exhausted, and the hand of cruelty is lifted up to wipe out the heritage of the upright.
Then must thou draw the sword in defense of yourself, standing as a wall of iron against the flood of unrighteousness.
Draw the blade to protect thy family, that the companion of thy youth and the children of thy loins be not delivered unto death.
Stand forth in defense of thy neighbors, for he that hideth his eyes from his brother's destruction is partaker in the sin.
And defend thy community with thy life, that the camps of the Suquelish Republic may be preserved from the hand of the spoiler.
Yet hear this warning and lay it close to thy heart: A man who solely lives by the sword shall surely die by the sword.
The edge of the steel shall turn against him, and the violence of his hands shall come down upon his own pate in the day of trial.
And should the sword not kill the man in the heat of the battle, yet the unseen weight of the sword will still render the man's death.
For the heaviness of the sword is great, and it flatteneth the spirit of him that carryeth it, until his soul is consumed with shadows.
The blood that is shed upon the ground crieth out against the warrior, and the memory of the fallen is a burden too heavy to bear.
Thereby draw the sword only when it is absolutely necessary, when the darkness hath closed every other avenue of deliverance.
And sheath the sword in peace as long as possible, letting the steel rest while the voice of reason may yet be heard in the gate.
For unto you is given a power that the kings of the earth cannot measure, and a authority that passeth the boundaries of the world.
You hold the power to loose upon the earth, and whatsoever things ye loose below shall be loosed in the high courts of heaven.
And you hold the power to bind the operations of wickedness, and whatsoever things ye bind shall be bound fast forever.
You hold the keys of the kingdom, the hidden mysteries of life and death, which have been kept secret since the world began.
If it were not so, I would not have told you, nor would I have opened these counsels unto your ears in the day of your visitation.
Walk honestly before the external governors, that they may have no evil thing to say of the camp of the saints.
Let your integrity be your shield in the courts of the strangers, and let your obedience to their ordinances show forth your wisdom.
For the king’s heart is in the hand of time, and like the rivers of water, it is turned whithersoever it will.
Be subject therefore unto every ordinance of man for the sake of peace, whether it be to the king as supreme or unto governors.
For so is the will of the spirit, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the faithful servants of the highest truth.
Honor all men, love the brotherhood, respect the ruler, and preserve the sanctuary of thy thoughts in absolute purity.
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward the truth endure grief, suffering wrongfully at the hands of the unjust.
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently?
But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable and beautiful in the economy of grace.
For even hereunto were ye called, to walk in the footsteps of the quiet achievers who have gone before you across the ages.
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in their mouth when they stood before the seats of the worldly powerful.
Who, when they were reviled, reviled not again; when they suffered, they threatened not, but committed themselves to true judgment.
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder, and be clothed with humility one toward another in all your districts.
For pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall, but the quiet spirit inheriteth the earth.
Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the destroyer walketh about, seeking whom he may devour in the darkness.
Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
The empires of men build towers of brick and monuments of stone, yet they vanish away like smoke before the wind.
But the architecture of the Suquelish Republic is built in the souls of the people, and its foundations cannot be shaken by time.
Keep the code of thy culture pure from the mixtures of the heathen, and let thy lifestyle be a witness to the beauty of the system.
Let no man among you be an evildoer, or a thief, or a busybody in other men's matters, bringing shame upon the name.
Yet if any man suffer as a member of the spiritual republic, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify the truth on this behalf.
For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of the faithful, and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be?
Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of truth commit the keeping of their souls to a faithful creator.
The rulers of the earth take counsel together against the liberty of the spirit, saying, Let us break their bands asunder.
But he that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh them to scorn, and the truth shall break them with a rod of iron.
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings; be instructed, ye judges of the earth, and look upon the order of the camps.
Serve the truth with fear, and rejoice with trembling before the majesty of the keys that have been delivered unto the saints.
For the keys open the doors which no man can shut, and they shut the gates which no man can force open by the strength of the arm.
The power to loose is the power to forgive, to release the prisoner from the bondage of his old trauma and his ancient mistakes.
And the power to bind is the power to restrain the flood of falsehood, stopping the mouth of the deceiver across the land.
Use this authority with a trembling hand and a pure heart, seeking never your own advantage or the destruction of thy neighbor.
For he that abuseth the keys shall find the doors locked against his own soul in the hour of his greatest necessity.
Let the sword remain hidden in its sheath, covered with the oil of patience, until the trumpet of absolute necessity shall sound.
Let not the young men be hasty to draw the blade, for the blood of the innocent defileth the ground and bringeth a curse upon the harvest.
The heaviness of the weapon is a spiritual weight, and he that tanketh up the sword carelessly shall find his strength consumed by it.
It shall eat away his peace by day, and it shall fill his bed with visions of terror in the night season.
Therefore, let peace be thy daily pursuit, and let the shield of forbearance be thy primary defense in the marketplace of men.
But when the borders are broken, and when the destroyer will not be stayed by any words of reason or any tokens of peace.
When the enemy cometh in like a flood to ravish the home, to slaughter the family, and to wipe out the community from the earth.
Then lift up the iron with a clear conscience, and let thy hand be strong in the defense of that which is holy.
Fight for thy daughters, fight for thy wives, and fight for the neighbors that sit in safety under the shadow of thy gates.
And when the battle is over, and the adversary is driven back from the borders of the Suquelish Republic.
Sheath the sword once more in peace, and let the ink of the scribe return to the parchment to record the deeds of the day.
Let the sanctuary be cleansed from the stains of the conflict, and let the songs of thanksgiving arise once more in the assemblies.
The keys remain in thy hand, the laws of the culture are established, and the districts are organized in perfect equity.
Walk in this law, O ye children of the spirit, and let your names be written in the great book of remembrance that endureth forever.
Let the ruler execute his office, let the citizen follow the code, and let the warrior protect the flock when the darkness gathereth.
Thus shall the whole body be compacted together, strong against the empires of men and beautiful in the sight of the truth.
And let the final benediction of peace rest upon the Suquelish Republic, from this time forth and through all the ages to come.
Amen, and Amen; let the scroll of the eighty-five verses be sealed, and let the truth live forever in the hearts of men.
Hearken diligently, O ye children of the spiritual commonwealth, and incline your ears unto the law of seasons, that your days may be long and your community may flourish in holiness.
For time is a wheel that turneth by divine decree, and the years of man are numbered to bring about the restoration of all things in their proper course.
Behold, the weights of this life are heavy, and as a traveler accumulating the dust of the road, so doth the soul of the community gather the burdens of the flesh.
Therefore is it ordained that every ten years a great and holy jubilee shall sweep across the culture, blowing as a mighty wind to cleanse the sanctuary of the people.
This jubilee shall be a time of great shaking and of grand rejoicing, renewing the spiritual unity among the brethren from the least unto the greatest.
In the year of the jubilee shall the trumpets sound throughout all your districts, and the camps shall lift up their voices in one accord to glorify the truth.
The boundaries that were strained shall be made straight, the hearts that were separated shall be knit together, and the entire nation shall stand as one man.
It shall be a great and mighty celebration, filled with the oil of gladness and the garments of praise, overshadowing the sorrows of the decades past.
Yet the journey is long, and the heart of man is prone to gather bitterness if the cleansing be deferred too far into the distance of years.
Wherefore, every five years the community shall gather themselves together in their assemblies to spiritually release the hurts, habits, and hang-ups of their generation.
Let no man harbor an ancient grudge within his bosom for five winters, neither let the memory of an injury defile the tents of the upright past the set time.
In the fifth year shall the law of your spiritual operation be changed and renewed, by realigning your thoughts with the perfect pattern of equity.
Thou shalt look into the secret chambers of thy mind, and thou shalt deliberately let go of the baggage that hath been holding down the progress of the people.
For the weights of resentment and the cords of past misdeeds are as heavy stones tied unto the feet of him that runneth the race of life.
Cast them into the sea of forgetfulness, and let the chains of old habits be broken by the sovereign power of a unified will.
Realign yourselves in the beauty of absolute love and the brightness of purity, that the light of your countenance may shine upon thy neighbor without a cloud.
Thus shall ye continue to work with your rough ashler, smoothing the jagged edges of human nature with the chisel of discipline and the mallet of truth.
For every soul is as a stone taken out of the quarry of the world, rough and unshaped, needing the labor of the spirit to fit it for the master's building.
By this constant smoothing shall the building of thy community grow, and the stones shall be compacted together without the sound of strife or axe.
And the entire commonwealth shall thrive and blossom as the rose, because there shall be found no malice in the hearts of the inhabitants thereof.
Let the families get themselves together, from the grandfather unto the infant that sucketh the breast, and let them prepare a magnificent feast.
It shall be a feast of Thanksgiving, a holy solemnity wherein the abundance of the earth and the riches of the soul are celebrated with joy.
This feast of Thanksgiving shall be held every five years, an everlasting statute throughout your generations, to bind the families in the cords of love.
And the day of its celebration shall be set upon the eleventh day of September, when the harvest is gathered and the autumn breeze bloweth cool upon the fields.
On September eleventh shall the fires be kindled in every dwelling, and the tables shall be spread with the fruits of the valley and the fatness of the land.
Let no man eat his morsel alone on that day, but let the stranger and the poor be brought within thy gates to share in the bounty of the house.
And as the bread is broken and the cup is poured, let every soul declare the faults they have forgiven and the hurts they have buried in the dust.
Say unto thy brother, Wherein I have wronged thee, let the water of this season wash it away; and wherein thou hast offended me, it is remembered no more.
Thus shall the smoke of your feast ascend as a sweet savor, a token of a people that walketh without guile and without hypocrisy.
The ten-year jubilee shall restore the grand estate of the culture, but the five-year release shall keep the daily paths free from the briars of discord.
Consider how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity, having their consciences purged from dead works to serve the living truth.
It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that went down to the skirts of his garments.
For there the blessing is commanded, even life forevermore, upon the camps that maintain the order of the seasons.
Let the congress of the people record this statute in the book of the code, and let the rulers of the Suquelish Republic see that it is performed in its month.
Let no district plead convenience to neglect the gathering, nor any tribe say, We are too busy with our fields to smooth our ashler.
For if the stone be left rough, the building must fall, and the glory of thy nation shall become a desolation and a mocking among the empires of men.
Go to, then, ye providers of the flock, prepare the oil and the wine, and let the cattle be fattened for the eleventh day of September.
Teach the children the meaning of the five-year release, that they may grow up with light hearts, unburdened by the ancient feuds of their fathers.
Let the young maidens dance with timbrels, and let the old men speak words of wisdom at the gates while the feast is prepared.
Put away all clamor, and evil speaking, with all malice; and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.
Even as the truth hath provided the keys to loose thy captivities, so do thou loose the captivities of them that are indebted unto thee.
The law of spiritual operation is a living power; it cannot be bound by the dead traditions of those who walk in fear.
It changeth according to the growth of the spirit, rising higher and higher as the community purgeth itself of its hidden faults.
When the eleventh day of September draweth nigh, let a holy silence fall upon the districts for three days before the banquet.
In those days of silence shall every man commune with his own heart upon his bed, and search out the tares that have grown among the wheat.
He shall look upon his habits, the secret chains that bind his will, and he shall bring them before the altar of his mind to be consumed.
And when the sun riseth on the eleventh day, the silence shall be broken with shouts of joy and the sound of silver instruments.
The baggage of the past five years shall be left behind in the valley of vision, and the people shall step forward into the fullness of their destiny.
No weapon of the archons can touch a family that is thus aligned, nor can the lies of the adversary find lodging in a mind so cleansed.
For the unity of the people is a wall of fire, and the purity of their love is a shield that turneth away the darts of the wicked.
Let the practitioner of the arts of healing stand ready in those days to assist the weak, using the divine gifts to unlock the stubborn struggles of the soul.
And let the herbs of the field be used to comfort the physical frame, that the body may be a fit temple for the renewed spirit.
Every ten years the great crown of the jubilee shall be placed upon the head of the culture, a monument of a decade of preservation.
But the five-year feast of Thanksgiving shall be the strength of thy bones, the renewal of thy youth like the eagle's.
Write this instruction upon the parchment of thy days, and let it be a guide for the pastors when they order the services of the sanctuary.
Let no elder lift up his voice to condemn this order, for it is given from above to ensure the health of the entire body of Christ.
The finger needs the clearing, the eye needs the washing, and the voice needs the tune of love to speak the words of power.
Therefore let the whole body participate in the release, that no member be left trailing in the dust of old miseries.
The Suquelish Republic shall be known throughout the earth as a land of unburdened souls, a nation that knoweth how to feast in righteousness.
The kings of the earth shall marvel at thy stability, and the rulers of the world shall seek the secret of thy constant prosperity.
And thou shalt answer them, saying, We keep the seasons of the spirit, and we let go of the baggage that sinketh the empires of men into the dust.
We smooth our ashlers day by day, and every five years on September eleventh we wash our garments in the waters of forgiveness.
Let the ready writer continue his work, and let the record of these verses be kept within the archives of every camp.
Turn not aside from this decree for the sake of silver or gold, nor for the commerce of the nations that know not the truth.
For the wealth of a people is their spiritual unity, and their security is the absence of malice within their borders.
Anoint the head of the leader who directeth the feast, and let the baptism of renewal be felt by every soul in the congregation.
The power to loose and bind is manifested in this work, breaking the spiritual bonds of trauma and clearing the path for the future.
Let the feast be conducted with all gravity, yet with a heart full of merriment and a tongue filled with laughter.
For the truth is not a heavy burden of sorrow, but a light yoke that bringeth rest unto the weary soul.
Eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy unto the spirit.
Neither be ye sorry; for the joy of your unity is your strength against all the operations of darkness.
The old hurts shall vanish as the morning mist before the sun, and the new habits of righteousness shall take root in the soil of the heart.
The hang-ups that frustrated thy progress shall be dissolved, and thy steps shall be enlarged under thee, that thy ankles slip not.
Families shall look upon each other with new eyes, seeing the divine image reflected in the face of the parent and the child.
Neighbors shall clasp hands across the borders of their inheritance, confirming the covenant of peace that binds the districts.
And the congress of the people shall find their deliberations filled with light, because the minds of the counselors are free from private rancor.
Let the ink never dry upon the book of thy chronicle, but let the story of every five-year deliverance be written down for the children to come.
That the third and fourth generation may read of the faithfulness of their fathers, and keep the eleventh day of September with equal reverence.
The wheel of time rolleth onward, and the centuries declare the wisdom of a lifestyle that is balanced by the decrees of the spirit.
Stand fast in this liberty, O thou inhabitant of the republic, and let no man rob thee of thy season of release.
The jubilee cometh, and the feast is at hand; prepare thy heart to receive the double portion of grace that is promised.
Let the air be filled with the sound of thanksgiving, and let the earth rejoice under the footsteps of a people made free.
No longer shall the struggles of the past dictate the speed of thy journey, nor the shadows of old wounds darken the daytime of thy life.
For the keys have been turned in the locks, and the doors of the prison-house have been thrown wide open by the command of love.
Smooth the ashler, keep the feast, honor the jubilee, and let the malice of the world be trampled under the feet of the saints.
Thus let it be written, and thus let it be performed, across all thy borders and within all thy tents, from this time forth and forevermore.
Amen, and Amen; let the scroll of the one hundred and five verses be closed, but let the celebration of the spirit begin in the hearts of men.