The great symbol; autocracy, plutocracy, democracy

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Preface I. Fulfillment of Prophecy II. Analogy .

III. The Great Symbol Nine Diagrams .

Preface

The message herein is for all races. The human family is immortal. The Kingdom is to come on Earth as it is in Heaven. "The mystery of the Deity should be finished." The promise is fulfilled. The temple is measured and the number is 333 3. The battles of democracy are to crush the ascendancy of autocracy in the year 1918. Realization by all the inhabitants of the world that the Kingdom is here will be within 45 revolutions of the earth around the sun ; considered the period necessary to remove illiteracy from the planet. Interpretation by union of the two great Apocalypses Daniel and Revelation.

The profound mystery of the ages, in the most occult Books in the Bible, is found in the chapters containing the verses of the related numbers in Daniel and Revelation predicting the discovery of America ; the World War ; the acts of the beast — submarine — number 666, and the fall of autocracy and plutocracy. The prediction is accurate and not approximate, the years are recorded. A comprehensive study of the verses, the numbers therein and relation of combination of numbers to the World War, the German Empire and the United States would seem to establish the identity of the beast figuratively as the Prussian Kaiser synonym for autocracy, and the number 6 66 as prophetic and emblematic of the characteristics of autocracy. Furthermore, it is established from the verses that forty-two months is to be the closing period of the cycle or duration of the power of autocracy. The end to be apparent in 1918, and then the beginning of acceptance generally of the democratic principle in government, for extension throughout all countries.

The highest factor in the nine Arabic numerals is employed as a symbol to show the correlativity of the records of epochal Biblical history with those relating to momentous issues of

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the nations at the present time. A series of illustrations reveal reciprocal association astounding in revelation and meaning. Unfailing correspondence of the Deity vi^ith the mortal is in evidence then as now. The days of deception, hypocrisy and crime are considered as numbered and they are to pass from the earth. The inhabitants of the planet are to return to a full comprehension of the Divine ordinances and to live in accordance with law.

The supreme and crowning masterpiece of material development by the Infinite Genius and Director of the Universe is man made in His image and likeness; as a corollary the greatest crime against the Deity, considered the unpardonable sin, is the act of a human being altering the personal and transcendent design of the Divine Being. The inhabitants of this planet are to return to a full comprehension and observance of the divine ordinances and to live accordingly. The symbol illustrations are not submitted as a basis on which to establish belief. They have fulfilled their purpose when the unbeliever is influenced to begin to seriously ask the innermost conscience how to make the individual, social and commercial life accord fully with the philosophy expounded on the Mount in Asia nineteen hundred years ago.

The mission of this pamphlet is to accelerate peaceful social revolution, through the spirit of universal democracy by creating among the people of all creeds enthusiastic interest generally in a new investigation as to the real meaning of the narrative from Genesis to the Revelation, thereby to assure greater co-operation in establishing the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. The theme herein is visible from beginning to end. Like some streams it may momentarily wind its way into subterranean passages only to emerge into the light of the sun.

Chapter 1 Fulfillment Of Prophecy

The reason for an alliance of prophecy and democracy is to create new interest and service to the cause of democratizing the world. The sovereign destiny of labor is to be fulfilled through a more intimate explanation of profound physical truths, by universality in fellowship expressed in the teachings of Jesus and others, and as a consequence, participation by all mankind in the grandeur of the benefits that are to result. Furthermore, this message is written to urge continued careful examination of history and prophecy in the Bible. To obtain evidence explanatory of the world politiceconomic revolution now in development, and of the deplorable state of society on this planet — in America as well as in Europe, Asia and Africa — at the end of nineteen centuries of Christian Era. Finally, the remedy — the necessary observance of the basic law — in order to change conditions and to have "Thy Kingdom come on Earth as it is in Heaven.'"' The Utopian visions of the centuries past are to become the realities of the present. The rapidity in transition from evil to good is as of the night to the dawn. In ancient days the admission generally of a truth .was the work of a decade, whereas to-day it is apparent upon announcement. The spirit commonly designated Christianity — the soul of democracy — is knowledge, expression and acceptance of the infinite truth that through creation of Divine Law and obedience thereto peace and justice shall prevail among all nations.

The governments of the world at the birth of the twentieth century enjoyed a measure of concord, although they were not in accord in respect to the wisdom of agreeing upon a political and economic course, the adoption of which, then as how, would lead to a union in understanding the Divine ordinances, the differences between good and evil, right and wrong. The dynasties of appropriation, depredation and plunder that began the war, were not ready to concede the virtues of the teachings of Jesus and to acknowledge that their application signified the democratization of .the world. The predatory instincts had not disappeared altogether from all races. As evident in some States, the people submitted to a series of misrepresentations which would have been comic had not the tragic deception led thousands in mass formation to the portals of Verdun as sheep are herded for the slaughter.

That vs^hich now remains to be achieved by all the Powers, as a condition to the' ending of the war, is an alliance, or an agreement between leaders in religion and science. This should be of a nature to receive the support of the world governments, by their acceptance of a digest of commandments elemental and essential in the guidance of men and women.* Acceptance of a code of basic principles to be proclaimed by the Council of Nations could be made mandatory. The several governments respectively should agree to enact the laws ta enforce vigorously instruction among their inhabitants. The educational work without false modesty should direct attention to the mistakes, the deception and the hypocrisy of the past, through failure to make known to the young the regulations ordained by the Creator to govern creation and development of life on this planet.

The conscription of five million men and women as educators, capable of the same spirit of determination, aggressiveness and heroism as displayed in war would remove illiterac> from the earth in the course of two generations. As a beginning has to be made in all things the present is the time to organize an association to make known, on non-materialistic lines, practical methods to instructors to carry on this reform. This should apply to the schools of all the nations, and if necessary the state should adopt militant methods in the instruction of truths relating to creation and life. Thereby to insure full knowledge to the young, of the processes of nature and the procedure necessary to the highest physical, mental and moral development. Greed and strenuousness falsely presented under the guise of valiant endeavor, and ruthlessness to a degree of brutality heretofore unknown, has been thrust into commercial development to accomplish results regardless of the morality of the practices performed. The time is present for those who are concerned with the moral regeneration

* The modern definition of the words religion and science are in close accord. J. Martineau, in definition of the word religion states: "By religion I understand the belief and worship of Supreme mind and Will directing the Universe and holding moral relations with human life." Who will deny that the Mind directing the Universe is Scientific^

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of the world, to exercise equally high stress and zealous endeavor, if the conditions so demand and they may, to intro duce improved methods of instruction. They should be guided by superior intelligence, courage and chivalry to protect the children and the sphere in which mothers are born to serve.

Evidence is available that mandatory methods organized twenty million men under arms and into war at enormous expenditure of life and money. In addition the nations are to raise annually for decades to come large sums for pensions. Judging from this experience alone it certainly is practical to obtain by taxation a fund to be employed in universal education on the continents of Asia and Africa and at home. Such expenditures would be in comparison far less than the amount disbursed in war. The money would be used by the several nations for the army of teachers necessary to overcome the causes that heretofore made it imperative to establish great armies for military purposes. The question relates to genera) extension of education and morality under a banner to fight and kill or under one to instruct and build. As a practical proposition, the latter proposal is far less chimerical. This is said notwithstanding the contention of some that many engaged in commercial affairs to-day have shown no evidence of the moral benefit, from instruction they received in schools, judging from the immorality of their business methods. Nevertheless, the question which is the better procedure permits of no argument.

This pamphlet is issued with the prayer that it will awaken renewed enthusiasm for the prodigious enterprise of the Creator as seen in the universe, especially in the birth and development of this planet, and that it will cause a better understanding of the principles designed to guide those who were to become the inhabitants. Those who believe are asked to have generous catholicity in interpretation of the Word; to stimulate greater zeal in understanding the records therein, including the prophecy; to classify events of to-day through the light of new experiences into analogy with Scriptural reports; to realize a broader conception of the socialism of Christianity, the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man. This would lead all nations into a more discerning vision ; and more intimate relationship with the Creator would result from conscientious inquiry as to the meaning of the fundamental ordinances. Investigation would lead to the rediscovery of the first law lost temporarily to the millions of all the races, and its meaning would be so assertive as to call for general recognition.

Adherence to the law would enlarge vastly the range of vision. It would at once be seen that the resources of the planet, found in the soil and in the divine power of labor through deeper spirituality of thought and understanding of liberty and freedom, are sufficient to enable the generation latest born to establish again universally the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. This truth once really understood would organize the wealth of both kingdoms into republican forces fostered by the democratic ideals of equality, fraternity and intellectual development. Progress would be exploited justly and in a manner to destroy forever the conditions which organized, through the physically weaker and defenseless state of woman, private and public debasement and prostitution as a power to the near destruction of civilized life on the earth. Read reports of the physicians of America and Europe who are qualified by reason of many years of scientific investigation and experience as specialists in the science of gynecology.

As already intimated, the object to establish symbolically the identity of the world war with certain Biblical records is to induce deeper study of Scriptural history — to see the handwriting on the wall. Thereupon it will be revealed that to attain nobler exploitation of the mortal, harmonious progress in moral, intellectual and economic conditions must extend thoroughly within all branches of the human family. The complete transition of industrial life from the severely cruel individually competitive organizations into a state of morally co-operative leadership, now happily under way and near realization, will call for the orderly removal generally of that posing, unintellectual, pretentious sham commonly known as the conceited, bumptious superman. Thus will be pronounced the extinction of the agencies of the oligarchic and plutocratic principle in government throughout the world. Initiative and leadership are essential in all things, with the pioneer alone in the heart of the forest of the Amazon, with the superintendent in the soul of a great industry. The mistakes in the past, in this respect, are innumerable, through false or ignorant declarations that the attributes of leadership are exceptional, especial and superior qualifications of the few, whereas they are common and general. These misleading impressions have given birth to a world of egotism, now in pro cess of extinction.

The inhabitants of this planet are undergoing regeneration. The Divine law instrumental in bringing this star into existence is unalterable and defines the process controlling creation, material development, and protection for the specie of the Divine, spiritual and physical laws are unchangeable. The inhabitants are made in the image and likeness of God. Doomed to failure from the beginning was the project, appallingly audacious and infamous, begun during the period of the first civilization on .the planet, to alter physically the handiwork of the specie of God the greatest offence and sin

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against the intelligence of the Creator. The evil professions and customs which have contributed to the decline spiritually, therefore morally, of the inhabitants to the lowest depths of human degradation, are the result of failure to accept the Divine proclamation that man is made in the image and likeness of God. Not that the Deity is made in the image and likeness of man, a distinction some fail to see for the reason they continue to insist in the profanation of His work. Without intending disrespect or denying the honesty of purpose of great numbers of people of all races, religion and creeds : Caucasian. Mongolian, or Negro, Mohammedan, Buddhist, Jew or Gentile, it is evident to-day as in the ages past and witnessed in the continued efifort and defeat of the effort to prevent the Divine process of heredity forming a basic and therefore a normal physical characteristic. The consequences of the practice of mutilation have caused in time the normal to reappear, but in the form of the abnormal, as a mark and so to remain until the Divine injunction is again understood and obeyed.

The rotation of the earth on its axis, the tremendous force in the whirl of the mass in its orbit changes our position in space day to day fifteen hundred thousand miles. In view of this single momentous daily event is it not difficult to understand it is necessary to remind great numbers of people not to forget the Creator of the Universe : that they must try to comprehend the laws ordained for their service, which they have failed to fulfill*? Is it not therefore equally a folly to assume that persistent effort wisely directed has not been made by the prophets to record the successes and failures, to report how stubborn perverseness and contumacy have caused the exceedingly slow germination and small harvest of intellectual mortals? These experiences are from Genesis to Revelation. They are found in the inscriptions on stone, pristine in human affairs, deciphered by students of science to-day. The physical force and attendant evils which have endeavored to master God, in modern parlance, is materialism and supermechanism. The birth of materialism some day will be traced to the first disregard of that injunction which, had it been observed, would have continued the Kingdom of Heaven on this planet from the days of the origin of human life, and the material impositions of the several deadly schemes of existence all now expiring, would have been unknown. The fall in the Garden of Eden resulted from the failure to observe the Divine law. Faithful recognition of that law signified allegiance to the great precept and mandate that intimate conjugal relation was to occur solely to propagate life and for no other purpose. Man is made in the image and likeness of God. The presentation is Divine, reflection will reveal the augustness of the gift.

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The great plan of creation followed in the design of this planet and the inhabitants included physical and temperamental conditions so organized as to prevent the defeat of the Divine will by causing depopulation through failure due to non-conjugal association. At the same time the injunction was that observation of the law, unalterably, should be fulfilled. The failure to comply with the law is evident in the present disorganized social state. The continuous ignoring of the Divine injunctions established heterogeneous aggregations of human life, from which were organized more or less chaotically numerous racial, economic, unmoral as well as immoral associations and political groups, groping more or less blindly to find a way out of this cataclystic condition of society. Those among the number who were dimly conscious of or could see the light asserted and re-asserted with the strongest emphasis that man is made in the image and likeness of God, and that allegiance to the Divine law must be understood and upheld universally in order to insure again the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven on the earth.

The skeptic fails to comprehend the immensity of the plan of the universe when he declares that had God the power which the multitude claim they believe He possesses, He should have prevented existing conditions "by a wave of the hand." "He should not have permitted the original evil nor the domination of wickedness through the ages — not for a day." The earth is but one of uncountable thousands of worlds illuminating space: "In my Father's house are many mansions." The Creator has established a plan of creation considered as basic in respect to this planet — from this it does not necessarily follow that the system inaugurated here for development of planetary life is the same on other globes. The plan once established, however, the conditions governing earthly affairs must be fulfilled. If you place your finger in the fire it burns. Shall the conditions which make the fire be changed because fingers are burned? It is true that the intimate relation of the Divine with the mortal introduces remedial agents, nevertheless the fire will burn and the introduction of the remedy should not be considered as a materialistic discovery or invention when in reality it is a Divine gift not to be abused.

Why were not the miracles of photography, wireless telegraphy, and the flying machine performed a thousand years ago? No intelligent being will deny, in respect to the science of nature, that these miracles, or inventions, if you prefer, were not as possible then as to-day. The process of regeneration of degenerate man at that remote period was understood by a limited number only, the development of the leaven was slow, re-enlightenment had not become su'ffi-

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ciently general as to make it practical to consider the abolition of frontiers — which the flying machine to-day suggests. At that time the physical possibilities of the human structure were not fully understood or appreciated in the sense evident more general to-day. Moreover, it was not then known that the sinew muscles and frame of man could sustain the energy to fly, without the aid of power in addition to that normally within the mortal. In the process of regeneration of the inhabitants of this planet, the leaven of Bible history has at last been renewed and is found to-day in all sections of the earth. In some places it may be in bottles, as the virus vaccinus, and doubtless there are great hosts who are yet to understand its power and meaning.

The Bible is a synopsis of a number of occurrences from the creation to the time of Christ. Should it be regarded as impossible that the Biblical records could have been compiled so as to present a striking analogy when considered in connection with contemporary events. In the light of the achievements of the Deity, is it not comprehensible that the ancient writers, consciously or unconsciously, followed a plan of recording history and prophecy? One to permit the employment, in future centuries, of a factor to assist in a logical interpretation, without regard to the obstacles attributed to changes in languages and epochs? Is it unreasonable to contend that the august Council, directed to superintend the details governing the affairs of this planet, could have not foreseen the development of a language and a symbol helpful in interpretation of the prophecy of yesterday in their computation of time by the Deity.

Would it not be considered that the sum of the nine Arabic numerals which reduce to 9 ; the numerical representation of the letters of the alphabet which total 351 the digits in which added make 9, the basis for a simple cryptic system and one less liable to be lost during long intervals of time? The number of years is 1495 from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ to the discovery of the New Yorld, and the world war began 419 years later. The numerical representation of the verse of the Symbol is 419. Why 39, the Books in the Old Testament reveal the verse 9? Why 27, the Books in the New Testament, reveal the Symbol chapter 13 and the number of the chapter and the Symbol verse together equal the number of all the chapters and so designate the Book of Revelation? Finally, why should it be that from an aggregation of more than three million, five hundred thousand letters in the Bible, there is one grouping only into nine words of that number of letters equal to the number of the Books of the Prophecy divided into nine words classified under the number 9? To this the sensualist, the advocate of the doctrine that the material senses are the sole source of knowledge — and his progeny, the materialists— will reply frigidly that it is a juggling of figures to delude and to establish a chain of coincidences, and at once dismiss the subject, or proceed to formulate analogy equally interesting from the point of view of the fatalist and unbeliever. Let it be noted it is offensive and inexcusable on the part of an intellectual to become unconscious of the Divine in the Universe — a postulate doomed to disappear. Transition from the temporary to the permanent existence awakens the conscience, that has denied its creation, as it is reflected in the mirror of destiny, desperation and despair.

Further evidence of the great truth to democratize the world is in the last section of this pamphlet. Those who read the Apocalypse will recognize the hand of God in prophecy. They will see the inhabitants of the world who are trying to extricate themselves from the existing state of moral decadence caused by prostitution of talent and abilities in human affairs generally, out of which the world war is born. They will influence the utmost power to remove forevermore the cancerous growth which is the cause of the moral and physical decline of the human race. See Revelation, Chapters xiii-xvii. Man is made in the image and likeness of God. Denial of this great truth explains his fall, on the other hand acknowledgment is fulfillment and will enable him to rise again.

The evidence herein is submitted for thoughtful consideration of all who believe that man can never separate his consciousness from his individuality — his being. By distinguishing good from evil, true from false, rejecting all evil, his thoughts bring him into intimate relation with the Creative Power. Conditions governing material affairs, in this dual state, are fulfilled by observance of the law enacted by the Deity in the administration of the destiny of man. Opposition is destruction ; recognition is construction — building of character until the truth becomes self-evident to all the senses clothed in the physical body. To aid investigation of the subject relating to scientific bodily existence, your attention is directed to the writings of Thomas Troward, considered, by the late Professor James, of Harvard University, and others, as foremost in philosophical and exegetical exposition.

Let it be admitted there has been conscientious, well-intentioned, but much misdirected effort in behalf of the science (jf eugenics. Some writers fail entirely to concede the irnperative necessity on the part of mortals to give consideration to the Power which renders decision. The Deity decides whether or not unbreakable allegianoe has been given to the cause known to-day as eugenics. Allegiance is realization and permanent fulfillment of the plan of life proclaimed by the Creative Power.

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M. F. Parmelee in a volume that certainly is entitled to the utmost consideration as a highly developed contribution to the science he specializes comprehensively, fails to become disentangled, in one section therein, as it appears to some from his convolved and complex — possibly to his mind simple — scheme of evolution. The possibility of the Divine in the mortal, that the Celestial Hierarchy works through moral excellence in human endeavor, is an association possibly not understood.

It is true that earthly conditions favorable for this work are variable, as must be evident upon examination of material realities to-day. Evidence is available, however, that the agencies consecrated to the promulgation of knowledge, the last quarter of a century especially, have extended their influence to every section of the earth. The leaven of the Divine in life is soon to come into its own through the natural agency of universal education. The human family was designed by the Deity with that object in view, and the Fall in the prehistoric age through failure to observe the ordinances is seen in the conditions on earth to-day.

The reader is asked not to permit the ingenuities of warped mentality or materialistic tendencies to lead him to undervalue conscientious efforts to understand the purposes of creation ; furthermore, he is advised to remember that the great rniracle of life — Divine life in material body — is the masterpiece of creation. H you have belief, analyze your belief. If you have it not, seek to acquire it and it will be given unto you.

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Your attention is asked to the interpretation in the Diagram, which is considered original. In support of this statement, aside from certain personal experiences which seem to justify it, the works of more than fifty writers on the prophetic iDooks have been consulted, and no analogies similar, approximate or of like character have been discovered therein.* A number of these writers are regarded by those qualified to comment on such matters as eminent and their works are considered authoritative.

Logical it is to state, in the compilation of the Book known as the Holy Bible, in its entirety or in part, that it could have been directed by the Creator of the Universe. Equally sound it is to declare that the translations of the manuscripts, in all or in part, into different languages, and the division of the chapters and verses through inspiration, with or without knowledge of such influence on the part of those who did the work, could have been directed in a manner to permit varied yet accurate analogical demonstrations.

The translators could have been conscious or unconscious that the division of the text in Daniel and Revelation and other Books in the Bible were to be made in a way to signify a procedure to be followed later to reveal the exact meaning

* Nine of the quotations under review in this narrative are as follows: (1) "Despise not prophesyings." (2) "When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place (whoso r cadet h let him understand)." (3) "But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not {let him that readeth understand), then let them that be in Judea flee to the mountains." (4) "And he said imto me, unto 2300 days then shall the sanctuary be cleansed." (5) "And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a 1290 days." (6) "Blessed is he that waiteth and cometh to the 1335 days."

(7) "And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue 42 months."

(8) "Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast; for it is the number of a man; and his number is (>66." (9) "If any man have an ear, let him hear." '

' These nine quotations are from the Books: First Thessalonians V-20. Matthew XXIV-15. Mark XIII-14. Daniel VIII-14; XII, 11 and 12. Revelation XIII-5 18 and 9.

of certain verses. It could have been divinely ordered that the messages should be revealed by associating the numbers mentioned in the text of certain verses, with the numbers of the verses themselves. In this manner there could be revealed a clear understanding of those prophetic messages, _ in Daniel and Revelation, long understood by some as relating to the millennium.

Furthermore it is logical to assert that the Creator of the Universe could have foreseen the term of years necessary to insure distribution throughout the world of the leaven of Christianity and the enlightenment, consequently, of a sufficient number of the inhabitants, necessary to effect an organization to overcome the destructive autocratic and plutocratic forces. In other words the Creator had knowledge of the thousands of years to pass, in the process of evolution, in order to create a social union of that division of all mankind, sufficiently intelligent and morally strong, which would develop into a co-operative — and not competitive — orderly world power essential to establish the "Kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven."