The Son of God : the mystical teachings of the masters, giving a short sketch of the early life of Jesus and of his training by the Essenean Order, and an interpretation of some of his teachings, in harmony with the fundamental principles of the Temple of Illumination, known as the "Christic Interpretation",

Front matter

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Dedication

To Dr. James R. Phelps, my beloved teacher Df the long ago, this book is dedicated; and it is the hope of the author that it may be a lasting monument to him.

Foreword

Among the foremost teachers that America ever had, stood Dr. James R. Phelps, who is now passed to the Beyond.

Not only on account of his learning, his knowledge of the dead languages and of the Ancient Teachings, but also on account of his absolute honesty and sincerity was he one of the foremost teachers.

In a letter, which he invariably wrote to the beginner who came under his training, he said:

“My authority — and I dislike that word — goes back for years, and was conferred by honored brothers now resting from their labors. For reasons of my own, when I affiliated with the Order Illuminati — of which Count Giounotti, (then here he mentions the names by which the Master is known) was the Hierophant — I doubted my ability to take any prominent posi¬ tion in its activities, and they assigned me to the care of the back door, to take charge of those who, fainting by the way or discouraged by the apparent obstacles in the way, were giving

up in despair. They called me ‘ - ,’ or

‘the Keeper of the Door.’ I found out in time that there was but one door to The Temple, and that entrance and exit were the same. Our Master says: ‘I am the door, by it any man enters in he shall be safe, and go in and go out, and shall find pasture.’

“Now, my dear brother, divest yourself of any idea you may have that my position confers on me any superiority over you. That is the rock on which many a pseudo teacher has gone to pieces. ‘Call no man your Master on earth, for One is your Master, the Christ , and all ye are brethren.’ ”

This will show more clearly than any words of mine as to the worth of this grand teacher. No man would he allow to call him Master; but the student might call him Teacher or Guide.

And this was the man from whom I received much of my training and from whom I learned much of the Sublime Mys¬ teries concerning the Soul and its Powers.

In my interpretation, I therefore come to you with knowl¬ edge received through a training of nearly eighteen years, much of which was under men who claimed nothing for themselves except that they were laborers in the vineyard of the Master and desired no praise, but desired that all praise should be given to the Master.

Brotherly Given,

The Author

Preface To Third Edition

“Nothing Succeeds Like Success”

Some ten years ago, when the first book of the Illuminati and its work was placed before the public, the general verdict was, that this work could not by any possibility meet with suc¬ cess, as the market had already been overcrowded with books on New Thought, Divine Science, Christian Science, and var¬ ious other Cults and Isms, but we were not dismayed, as we firmly believed that the Illuminati with its Soul Science could give the world that which had never been given before, namely, a four-fold Philosophy, a Philosophy which not only had the Mind, or the Body, or the Spirit in consideration, but which recognized all three as of equal importance, but which went a step further, and recognized the Soul as of equal importance with the other three, it also taught the development of the soul, and outside of the Rose Cross Order as established by Dr. P. B. Randolph in America, this was the only order to do this.

Admittedly, this Soul Science work was a difficult task, nevertheless, slowly but gradually, publication was added on publication, until at the present time there are more than fifteen actual Soul Science text books, and the demand has become so great for this work as first started by us and taught only by the Illuminati, that other teachers in the field who know absolutely nothing of the Philosophy of Soul Science, have deliberately stolen the title and are using it in teaching that which is entirely foreign to the true philosophy. These are plain thieves, parad¬ ing in the clothing of the gods.

Another proof of the growing demand for the teachings of this Philosophy is found in the fact, that this book is now in its third large edition, and will soon be in its fourth edition as the demand is growing daily, but we warn all seekers, not to accept any Philosophy or training as Soul Science unless those who claim to teach it can show a certificate from the Royal Fraternity Association, under which it has been necessary for the Illuminati to come, in order that it might have its Philosophy and training protected.

And thus, we must come near to an apology in placing the Order under the protection of a Corporation, because we found there were many who knew absolutely nothing of Soul Science and who were not members of the Order of Illuminati, but who, upon seeing the success of this Great Work, boldly proclaimed themselves as teachers of the Science, tagging thereto the word “ Christian” or some other word in order to prevent being per¬ secuted as imposters and thieves.

And more is the pity, that, people who claim to be teachers of, and workers for, humanity, should become so degraded as to deliberately steal the name, or the philosophy of another, and palm it off as their own, when in fact, it is totally opposed to that which they claim it to be.

The Illuminati series of publications have proved to be a success. Men and women who were failures in that they had not peace, contentment, health or success in a chosen field; men and women whose souls were rent with doubts, but who had faith in our prophecy that these books would give them the instruc¬ tions they needed, have found our word to be true, and many of them have found health, the royal road to success and the path to contentment.

“Nothing Succeeds Like Success"

Is there anything in life that you desire? What is it? Is it health, is it happiness, is it peace, or is it the desire for a perfect life here and now, and the continuation of a perfect life after you make the change, if you must make it ?.

If it is any of these things, or if it is a successful career; on the other hand, if it has to do with the things of the Soul, why have you not been able to get that which you desire?

Undoubtedly there is but one answer: You have not been in possession of the key to the situation, you did not know how to go about it; possibly your philosophy of life has been entirely wrong, or perhaps destructive race beliefs have held you in bonds of iron and prevented you from attaining the highest goal.

But all this can be changed. The truth of this is proven by what the Illuminati publications have done for others and what they are continuing to do, and nothing can be a greater proof of v/hat these publications are doing than the following facts :

First. The establishment of a Sacred Rose Cross College in Buffalo, New York, where the Philosophy is taught to Classes.

Second. The establishment of the above named College in Kansas City, Mo.

Third. The successful Convocation which closed on the 30th of June, after one full month of work and a report of which, by one who was present, will follow this Preface.

# These things are but indicators of this Great and Mighty Work, and it depends upon yourself whether you will be the man or the woman that God intended you to be, or whether you will be a failure.

R. Swinburne Clymer

“Beverly Hall,” July 1st, 1916.

Ancient Mysteries of Egypt Given in an Initiation of Three Degrees

Under the authority of the Rose Cross Order founded in America in 1858 prominent delegates of the Order were gathered in the most remarkable conclave held during the last 5000 years, the publication of whose records now opens to the world, the connection of Egypt in her ages of true religion, power and glory, with the Mystic Seal of the United States, whose Heraldric symbolism declaring the mighty destiny of America, has, until now only been known to a limited number.

At “Beverly Hall” in the beautiful Tohickon valley about four miles from the town of Quakertown, men and women of all ranks of life, and from all parts of the world, high Masons, and members of the Eastern Star, physicians, teachers, authors, and members of all denominations inclusive of the Hebrew, all these assembled at the call of the Grand Master of the Rose Cross Order for the sixty-eighth Convocation.

Some years ago R. Swinburne Clymer, author of the Phil¬ osophy of Fire, Ancient Mystic Oriental Masonry, The Rosicrucians; Their Teachings, Mysteries of Osiris, Soul Science and Immortality, and over thirty other works, bought a mountainous tract of land, and on this was built “Beverly Hall,” an Assembly Hall, press rooms and libraries, and chemical labora¬ tory which, surrounded by orchards, vineyards and rose gardens, set in terraced lawns, presents with its Collie kennels and poultry plants, a splendid combination of the beautiful and the practical.

To this has been added the Mystic, for in a secluded and wooded tract of fifty acres of this land, an artificial lake was made from a mountain stream, a throne room erected and other improvements made which would be needed for the Initiation of Neophytes in the Egyptian Mysteries.

The Convocation was called to order on June first in the Assembly Hall, built over five years ago for that purpose, and the delivery of a series of lectures upon practical as well as Mystical subjects began and continued until the close of the Convocation. The delegates and teachers presented the lectures, which were followed by discussions upon the subjects of Eugenics, Scientific Motherhood, Code of Ethics for the Schools and home, Spiritual Christianity, Personal Hygiene, Diet and Health, Sin, Authority and Individuality, Jacob’s Ladder, Ini¬ tiation, Reincarnation, Soul Development, The Second Coming of the Christ, and the Mystic Significance of the seal of the United States,

In the time of Solomon as in the time of the Egyptian Priesthood, no ceremony was ever held, unless the circle of Solomon, commonly called the Sacred Seal of Solomon, had been previously prepared, but since the fall of Egypt and of the Temple of Solomon, this seal has been practically unknown, except to a limited number of students of ancient religions and mysteries.

During the first week in June, in the grove especially pre¬ pared for the dramatization of the Ancient Mysteries of Osiris, the Seal of Solomon, often called the Magic Circle, was especially built, and on June 11 the dedication of the Magic Circle took place in the presence of the delegates of the Rose Cross Order, some of whom were natives of Germany, England and Russia. This was in accordance with the system as practiced by the ancient Priests of Egypt and the Sanhedrin of the Temple of Solomon.

On the night of June 13 th the first section of the class, .including those of the Order taking part in the Initiation, assembled in the grove of Osiris, which was illuminated by electricity from a central power house especially prepared for the purpose, and the Initiation of the Ancient Mysteries of Egypt in three Degrees and six scenes.

All students of the Ancient Mysteries and religions know that in the Temple of Solomon there were three Courts, the outer Court for the people being composed of seven hundred selected teachers and leaders. These were members of the First Degree, Illuminati, called also, seekers, travellers or soldiers. The middle Court, or members of the second Degree were seventy in number, and were supposed to be in the Hall of Meditation, and acted as mediators between the people and the inner Sanctuary. Above all was the Inner Court, or circle of the Seven Priests and the Master or High Priest, who were the teachers between God and man, mediators between the seen and Unseen.

In the Egyptian Mysteries, the first Court was made up of the Royal youth of Egypt, and such students from foreign coun¬ tries as desired to enter the Temple and Priesthood, and these, during probation, were often known as the “Soldiers of the Priesthood,” as it was their duty while undergoing the prelimin¬ ary training and tests to guard the Priesthood and its work even to the death.

The second class corresponding to a Second Degree were those who had passed this test and who were in the Hall of Meditation, and purification, in preparation for the first vows, and the dedication of the body, mind, soul and spirit to God and the service of mankind.

The third class called The Third Degree were those who had passed with credit the tests of the first degree, the purifica¬ tion of the second, as well as the various stages of development required of all students in the Halls of Meditation.

In the Royal Third Degree, which took place in the Temple the Neophyte received the final instruction. After this came the final test in the beautiful ceremony of the death of the old life, the giving up of the body and its temptations and the raising of the slain Orisis or Spiritual body, by his faithful spouse Isis, the Soul, with the final Illumination.

On the fifteenth of June, the first section of the representa¬ tives left “Beverly Hall,” for their respective homes and the second section began to arrive for the preparatory lectures, and on the nineteenth of June the ceremonies were repeated so that all might witness the Initiation and take part in it so as to become members.

So far as can be learned either through travel or history never before since the fall of Egypt and its Priesthood and the fall of the Temple of Solomon, has there ever been a grove, a lake to represent the Nile, a Magic Circle, or a Temple prepared, nor is it believed that anywhere in the world does there today exist such a Circle.

Nearest to this, however, is Stone-henge of the Druids of Britain, to which their descendants travel each year at a certain time to greet the Sun, and renew their vows.

This is the first time, therefore, in 5000 years that any Order has attempted to build up this Sacred emblem under the stately oak, so that people of modern civilization might witness the beauties of the life and religion of the ancient people, whose teachings of individual soul development, made the glory of Egypt, the lost dreams of all Israel, the teachings of the Magi of Persia, all that was true in India, the splendid philosophy of Greece, the magnificence of the early Romans, the basis of pre- Christian Ireland’s great schools, as well as the familiar Holy Grail legends of Briton, Celt and Gaul. In this light of Brotherhood of man and Fatherhood of God was founded this great Republic foretold by Virgil, upon whose seal is set the Egyptian Pyramid, completed by the White stone of Spiritual purification as the crown of the ages.

The American Constellation of thirteen stars set in the form of a double triangle was foretold by Merlin of King Arthur’s Court, and the Philosophy of the Holy Grail and of

Egypt’s glory and Solomon’s Temple, has been the Day star of every great American Statesman from Washington to Abraham Lincoln.

After the ceremonies in the grove, there was given in the dining room of “Beverly Hall” at midnight a “Feast of the Gods” at which neither meat nor spices formed part of the menu, but only fruits, nuts and other products of sun kissed foods.

The conclusion of the rites was held at sunrise in the grove with a musical communion service, in which Nectar of roses, distilled from the thirty thousand roses blooming each June upon the lawns at “Beverly Hall,” was served as emblematic of the wine of the Soul, and for this service the rose bushes v/ere planted several years ago.

Grace K. Morey

Secretary Sacred Rose Cross College, Buffalo, N. Y.