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The Temple of Liberty
The Temple of Liberty is situated amidst the natural beauty of the profusely flowered countryside which emphasizes the grace of the building framed in the loveliest of nature's setting. The musical play of the water riding from the marble fountains mingles with the songs of the birds and the warm sun unfolds the petals of the water lilies, lighting up the multicolored plumage of the many birds who find safe sanctuary in this peaceful environment.
Entering the spacious hall, a beautiful painting faces us, representing the Holy Trinity - a magnificent being depicting the Father, a lovely white dove with a wingspread of almost nine feet representing the .Holy Spirit and a glorious likeness of the Master Jesus representing the Son. The radiation from the picture is so tremendous that it envelops the entire entrance hall and holds the visitor spellbound in its presence. This painting was begun by Paul Veronese and was completed by him after his Ascension, therefore, it has the unique distinction of carrying the vibratory action of both realms of activity in which we is vitally interested.
As we become accustomed to the radiation that emanates from the picture and are enabled to observe the splendor and magnificence of the grand marble staircase; the beautiful Cherubic and Seraphic figures that decorate the spacious hall and the richly patterned mosaic figures on the floor, we are conscious of a throbbing beneath our feet, reminding us of a strong, definite, vitalizing pulse beat. This, we are told, is the rhythm of the Flame of Liberty, which has been guarded, protected and sustained by many Guardians since it was first focused at this location by those who left Atlantis carrying its Sacred Essence that Love of Liberty might be sustained in the hearts of men for generations yet unborn.
The focus of the Flame of Liberty established at this point so many long ages ago accounts for the fact that France has been identified with Liberty of Conscience for centuries and it was hoped by the Great White Brotherhood that through the impetus of that Flame, the United States of Europe might externalized through the Court of France as early as the eighteenth century during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was enabled to draw the substance of that Flame through the living hearts of those men whom he inspired to carry the Love of Liberty across the sea to the new Land of Hope for Freedom as a mystic transference of that momentum of Liberty was anchored into the conscious heartbeat of America.
As we accept the radiation of the Liberty Flame, we raise our eyes and see our Beloved Host standing, framed for a moment in the open doorway leading out into the rose garden. His beautiful Presence is so breathtaking that even the roses that form a background for his figure seem almost dull by comparison. He wears a robe of emerald green which looks like mirror velvet, over which is thrown a beautiful cape, caught at the breast with a cord of gold fastened by a gorgeous emerald over two inches in diameter. His deep, golden hair, softly waved, contrasts beautifully with the emerald green of his garments and the delicacy of his features are emphasized by the deep celestial blue of his expressive eyes. His voice, as he bids us welcome, carries the melody of the liquid voice of the Presence that soothes and heals and blesses all life.