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(Excerpts from the chapter on "The Diamond Heart" in "The Message of Aquaria" published by H. and F. Curtiss in 1921)

"We cannot form and manifest the Diamond Heart of the Order, which is its point of contact with the Divine Flame manifesting through all true spiritual inspiration and the Order cannot take its place in the Diamond Heart of the world unless a proper matrix is formed. This is made up of living souls, each one in his or her own place, each one gathering and transmitting to the Heart Center the various ingredients necessary for its formation, and each one standing close and firm as a part of a protective matrix, yet like the matrix, open to the inflow of all the inner and higher forces. 

There is work for each sincere student to do, if we are to have this Order so securely founded upon the Rock of Ages that it may become a nucleus of the New Age. We must determinedly gather the strength and the forces from the lessons of patience, tolerance, brotherhood, cheerfulness, faith and perseverance which we have learned in the environment (matrix) where the Great Law has placed us because of our past activities, that we may build those forces either into the matrix which supports and helps to bring forth the Diamond Heart of the Order, or perhaps into the very Diamond itself; for without the matrix the Diamond cannot be produced. Let us build these forces firmly into our own lives that we may also automatically become necessary particles that must be drawn into the Living Flame to become a part of the Diamond Heart; firstly, of the Order and then of the world. Not one particle of diamond substance can be wasted.

It is well, however, for none of us to waste time in trying to impress on the world the fact that we as individuals may be a part of the Diamond itself; for only those particles which have endured the force of the Flame for ages are so prepared that they can be thus used; while all particles can be used for the matrix. Let us be content to be built in wherever the Great Law needs the materials which we can furnish! Suppose a wonderful child is to be born. Would the mother refuse to carry the child and give it her life-force and protection lest she be of less importance than the child? Only as the Order forms such a matrix and holds the hands of the Messengers through whom the Flame of Inspiration is flowing, can it form a glowing facet in the Diamond Heart of the world. The hands symbolize the power of the Order to accomplish; hence to "hold up the hands of the Order" means to form a matrix which will make it possible for the Order to carry on, broadening the work and spreading the teachings more widely throughout the world.

It will be remembered that when the Children of Israel while in the wilderness questioned: "Is the Lord among us or not?" they at once had to fight Amalek, who symbolized "doubt". Amalek and his tribe originally inhabited the shores of the Dead Sea, where earlier they were met and defeated by Abraham; but when Moses (the Law) led the Children of Israel out of Egypt, these same Amalekites were encountered all the way from the boundaries of Egypt even, to the Promised Land. Both Saul and David defeated, yet did not annihilate them. So, does the aspirant encounter doubt from the moment he turns away from following selfish desire (Pharaoh) and begins to follow the Divine Law (Moses) until he reaches the Promised Land; continually gaining victories yet never quite annihilating doubt.

The moment the Israelites began to question and doubt their leader, Amalek came upon them and the Great Law said to them: "Go out, fight with Amalek; tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God (power of the Law) in mine hand. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed." When Moses became weary and could no longer hold up his hands, his faithful helpers put a stone under him that him that he might sit or rest on the Rock of Truth; and Aaron and Hur stood one on either side and held up his hands, until the going down of the Sun; so that Israel prevailed over their doubts and lack of faith in the power of the Divine Law to lead them out of the wilderness into the Promised Land and to give them the power to conquer all obstacles on the way.

How often, like Moses, after assuaging the thirst of its followers by cleaving the Rock of Spiritual Understanding that its waters might flow forth, the hands of the Order grow heavy and weary because of the doubts and fears and lack of faith in the hearts of those whom it has led out of Egypt? Often the hands grow weary and droop because the physical means is lacking to support the hands and carry on the work as it should be done; to publish the books, to answer the personal letters promptly to translate the teachings into other languages for which there is such a crying need, and to accomplish the many other things which the students recognize as important and complain about when not done. Hence, like the Children of Israel, some of the students begin to ask: "Is the Lord among us or not?" Even a printer's error or a slight grammatical mistake in the transmission and expression of the message is sufficient to call out the forces of Amalek in the minds of a few. If at such times, when Amalek seems to prevail, the close, devoted and understanding ones would step forward and place a stone or form a matrix of the Rock of Faith under the Order and, standing like Aaron and Hur on either side, hold up the hands of the Order, Israel (the followers) would continue to prevail.

The hands of the Order being its power to accomplish, the right hand symbolizes the exoteric work to be accomplished in the world by transmitting the lessons, spreading the teachings, publishing the books, lecturing, forming study classes, etc. The left hand is the esoteric or personal work accomplished by the private correspondence and teachings of the true and devoted followers, helping them with their personal problems, answering their letters, transmitting the healing love and the personal advice of the Teacher to them, etc. All this requires so much patience, time and strength, that the left hand of ten becomes utterly weary and needs to be upheld by understanding and love; for it is the students of the Order, standing as Israel or "the chosen people"-those who have chosen to follow the Law Giver who must stand close and fight Amalek for the good of all. His army is legion!

Who is the enemy? All those forces in the world that influence the minds of men even the consciousness of those who have found their Soul-home in this Order and persuade them that all this talk of a new and better era for mankind and of the near approach of the Great Teacher to Earth is not true. These are easily recognized as the same forces of Amalek that manifested at the beginning of the former eras. "And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the son of man. Likewise, also as it was in the days of Lot. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed."

There is, therefore, work for all to do. No particle of the Diamond, even the chips and the dust which result from its cutting and polishing, is useless or wasted. Each can play an important part when wisely used. Let the Great Law, then, cut deeply. Let the polishing storms and trials of life sweep over us strongly and fiercely, if they must, for our polishing; for we fear not as long as the burning love of the Master's heart throbs close to ours. Let us unite our efforts first to respond to the Divine Flame within; then to stand firm and uphold the hands of the Order, that the teachings may be spread abroad and lived out. Only as the Order, through its Messengers, holds up the hands (powers) given it to accomplish for the Master and humanity, can the Children of Israel (the diamond globules) prevail over the opposing forces of Amalek.

Beloved of the Flame! Do you love your Lord who alone can fulfill the Law of your destiny? Do you realize and reckon with the mightiness of his power? Believe you in the absolutely unconquerable force of his oncoming? Like true diamonds, are you ready to bear the burning of his 1ove until the dust and gravel the earthiness of your personality have been transmuted into a tiny crystal of diamond, ready and able to coalesce with others of like substance to form a facet in the Diamond Heart of Humanity?

Upon the threshold of the New Age we stand with bated breath and trembling feet; with eager eyes strained toward the mystic East to catch the first glimmerings of the coming dawn; scarce knowing whether the Earth will open and swallow us or whether an Angel shall suddenly throw wide the Temple of Light and reveal our Lord coming forth "in power and great glory." Yet, once we understand the Law of Manifestations, we shall work unceasingly to prepare the way and make straight his paths in our own lives and in the world, while we confidently await his coming with quiet faith and serene joy." 

MOST IMPORTANT WORDS

Remember them well, gentle readers! Please give them to any and all you contact who would be interested, for all can use them to advantage, protecting themselves and others in these days of disturbing activities of Nature.

"THE LIGHT OF GOD NEVER FAILS" (spoken 3 times consecutively, either silently or audibly as circumstances permit) form the distress call from humanity to the Great White Brotherhood. The moment that call goes up every Ascended Master is, instantly alerted and the one making the call receives assistance on the instant for himself and those for whom he calls. Think on this often, keep it in mind, have it ready in your consciousness for instant use, should any need arise. Your blessings will be manifold for this service rendered yourself and your fellowman!