London Notes and Lectures, by Walter C. Lanyon, Preface. If any lack wisdom let him ask of God. Sooner or later we find the wisdom of man is foolishness in the eyes of God, and drop this wisdom, accepting the pure teaching of inspiration as set forth by the man, Jesus Christ. It is the impersonal message which you seek, not a man-made creation. The letter, without the Spirit being dead, makes poor food by which to live, seek not then the letter, but the spirit of inspiration. If Jesus the Christ could not find it within himself to be called good or great, who that has followed shall proclaim himself great and wonderful, call not me, Jesus good. He that hath sent me is the only good. He that hath sent us into expression is the only good, because he is God. Away then with the sickly worship of personalities and doctrines, be not a slave to my doctrine or thy doctrine.n4897 ¶1
There is only one doctrine, and that has been proclaimed since the beginning of time. My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. The doctrine that sent you into expression is free from creed, form, or ritual. When you begin to read with the Spirit of Truth, you will find it in everything. You will be surprised to find your most original thought has been expressed in countless ways, thousands of years before you thought it. When the eye is single to the all good of God's universe, you will read the handwriting on the wall in everything and everybody. You will learn the truth of what Omar says. To gather something from everyone thou passeth on life's highway, the message of a letter is always between the lines. So is it with truth, but what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment, a prophet, put away from you the worship of personality.n4897 ¶2
I am the truth, the light, and the way, was not set of man, but of the Christ consciousness, which is your heritage. Peace be unto you, pilgrim. Follow the Christ on the open road, and the very God of peace shall sanctify you wholly. Introduction. This collection of notes and lectures was compiled after a year's work in England at the conclusion of a two year's cruise around the world. The gist of the book is to establish self-reliance, to bring to the attention of man the nature of his true self, which has been called the I am or Christ consciousness, and to cause him to see that by becoming one with this power, he is the power in action. No more will he attempt to use this power once he understands that he is the power. Thousands of people in the field of metaphysics are still seeking in the outside world, or from another person that help which lies within themselves.n4897 ¶3
They have but to be awakened to this truth, to feel the stir of self-resurrection. Every man will finally learn that he must travel the path alone. The sooner he learns this, the quicker will be his progress into the broad expanse of power. When we take our faith away from personality and place it on the principle of good, we begin to experience the peace that passeth all understanding. First, metaphysics and mathematics. In many respects, metaphysics is pure mathematics, and vice versa. X is the unknown quantity, unknown God whom he ignorantly worship, which is sought and looked for by every earnest student. It remains unknown until the principle is properly applied, and we perceive it as the very power which is doing the seeking. A beginner in mathematics spends a large portion of his time looking for the answer, but when he goes further into the subject, he is interested in understanding and applying the principle.n4897 ¶4
He gradually learns that the answer is the natural and logical sequence of the proper application of the principle. A beginner in metaphysics seeks the kingdom of heaven by trying to get things or the answers to his problems. Yet the statement of the principle is, seek first the kingdom of heaven and the things shall be added. That is, seek to understand and know the principle, and the answer will follow quite naturally. In metaphysics, as in mathematics, the signs or answers follow, not precede, them that believe, are firm. Talking about the principle of mathematics will never work out a problem. Any more than talking about truth will bring out harmony. A page of problems may lie next to a perfectly stated principle for thousands of years, and nothing happened. Talking about the truth in the most beautiful and correct form, does not obtain results. What is the truth?n4897 ¶5
What is the unknown quantity represented by x? Has been asked all down the centuries, and yet the answer is stated simply by the master, I am the truth. When a man has principle in the bank, the interest accrues automatically. He puts forth no effort to make the interest. When a man has a consciousness of principle, as everywhere evenly present, he accrues the interest in the form of that thing which will constantly solve the so-called problems of life. In mathematics, before you begin to work out a problem, you recognize one thing, and that is, that the answer or solution already is. It exists before you even start to apply the principle to the problem at hand. The same thing is true of metaphysics. Before they call, I will answer. And while they are yet speaking, I will give it unto them. The answer to your problem or prayer already is before you even attempt to work it out.n4897 ¶6
It gives one courage to understand that there is no such thing as an unanswered problem in the universe, and it causes one to turn to the master, who eternally started with the premise. It is done. Jesus recognized that every problem was solved before the request was spoken. He wasted no time in begging and beseeching the principle to work out anything. He started with the premise. It is done. The more conversant we are with the principle of mathematics, the quicker we are in approximating the answer. The more we recognize the oneness of God, the quicker we see him manifest. Everything that ever was or will be is at this moment. When Michelangelo saw the angel in the block of marble, he conceived it as perfect, complete, and finished. And having this concept, the labor or expression of bringing the unmanifest into the manifest was simple, direct, and joyous.n4897 ¶7
If a room is in a state of chaos before it can be set in order, it must first be conceived as being in perfect order in mind. At that instant, it is done, and the matter of setting it in order on the outer plane is merely the action of mind expressing itself through you. A child labors with a simple problem. You are aware of the perfect solution. While the child is still laboring with the delusion that he has to get the answer, the same thing is true in metaphysics. Jesus stood in the same position to humanity that you stand to the child. He saw the solution instantly while humanity struggled with its problems. You may continue forever to deny statements made regarding a mathematical problem. You could consume a lifetime telling what two times two are not and arrive at no conclusion. There is only one thing which can be said regarding the equation, and that is what has eternally been true about it.n4897 ¶8
The same thing can be said of man, and that is the all-inclusive statement that he is perfect now. Why is he perfect? Because he is the Son of God, now. And could the Son of a perfect power manifest in perfection now? And if he cannot manifest it now, can he ever manifest it, since it is always the everlasting now? Thou shalt have no other gods, principle before me, is a mathematical law as well as a spiritual command. You can get results no other way, except by the exact application of the principle. The more you are aware of principle as eternally existing, the easier will the circumstance which calls itself a problem be answered. In the process of subtraction we are told at the beginning to take the lesser from the greater number, but later on we find that we take the greater from the lesser in order to bring out the harmony or answer to the so-called problem.n4897 ¶9
In metaphysics at first we start with seeking things, but presently we reverse this process and seek first principle, and therein find everything solved. The rules of mathematics are hard and fast. The same is true of metaphysics. Not one jot or tittle shall be removed until the law is fulfilled. So it is with mathematics. Almost using the principle correctly does not get results, though it may approach them. Be-seaching mathematics or God to work out problems which are already solved will not help. Praising the principle of mathematics will not help. Intelligent cooperation with it is necessary. Just as Jesus expressed it when he said, I can of my own self do nothing, but with God all things are possible. To become one with principle is to go to the foundation of it. As well imagine that the principle of mathematics is going to set aside an unbreakable law and give you the answer to your problem as to imagine you can break the law of God.n4897 ¶10
God is not mocked. Neither is the principle of mathematics. You get exactly what you put into it. One of the most interesting problems of the Bible is that of Job. He had nothing, but the answer to the problem was his captivity was turned and he had twice as much as he had before. What is it that could bring out the solution? You have the problem and the answer stated. But what was the actual principle that was used to bring it into manifestation? A child will cry over its problems, but a more advanced mathematician deletes the self-pity idea, realizing the utter futility of it. A good metaphysician will have done with this useless baggage. He will waste no time pitting himself. When you have arrived at the answer to your problem in mathematics, you throw away all the labor and work and think no more of it.n4897 ¶11
The answer neutralized the vacuum you thought existed. And this being done, you are through. The same thing applies to metaphysics. When you bring into manifestation the solution to the nothingness called problem. If you are wise, you will not rehearse or go over the details of the difficulties overcome. The principle of mathematics is impartial and impersonal. So is God. Telling the principle of mathematics that you have worked, labored and suffered in its cause, does not cause it to do more than it has already done, which is to supply the perfect answer to every problem. God cannot do more than all. And he has said through the way shower, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Or in other words, there is no problem. How could there be a problem in heaven? Come unto me all ye that labor and I will give you rest. Come to the understanding and you have rest from the struggle in both mathematics and metaphysics.n4897 ¶12
Also, you come into the rich heritage. To him that hath, understanding of the principle, shall be given the power to quickly recognize the answer as eternally existing, both in mathematics and metaphysics. Seek first the kingdom, principle, and the things shall be added. Use not vain repetition. Merely going over formula will do nothing. Ye seek me for the loaves and fishes. When you are always seeking for the answer to problems, carrying nothing for the principle. To work out a problem for a child has its advantages at certain stages, but only gives temporary relief. If he has shown the principle, he can bring out results of harmony, which will be permanent. He can cease his dependence on persons and go to the source of all. The advanced mathematician looking over the shoulder of the child sees the solution, almost as the child is setting the problem on paper.n4897 ¶13
So it is with the Christ consciousness. It knows the solution to every problem, because all problems are beliefs, and in reality exist only in the mind of the person. When we become one with the Father and let the Christ mind be in us, we are raised to the level of having eyes that see. Thomas must have his sign, but Peter understands without the sign and receives the rich blessing of understanding. If you want to level up your manifestation skills, smash the like and subscribe button. May you be blessed. London Notes and Lectures, Chapter 2 By Walter C. Lanyon, made and printed in Great Britain, by the Camelot Press Limited, London and Southampton, Prayer. In an amusing article which appeared in the London Express, George Bernard Shaw says, Lots of people pray for me, and I have never been any the worst for it. The only valid argument against the practice is the glassite one, that God knows his own business without any prompting.n4897 ¶14
Is prayer then? A futile thing. Certainly anyone who acknowledges the fact that there is a God will likewise grant him the intelligence to run his universe without any prompting, and also will allow that it is reasonable to believe that no amount of begging or beseeching is going to make him alter his plans. Yet we are admonished to pray without ceasing, but we are also told how to pray and how not to pray. Be not like the heathens with vain repetitions. Words will not accomplish anything. Prayer must be something deeper and finer than telling God what he is and what he should do. Prayer is a conscious recognition of the eternality of good, here and now. Any prayer that beseeches and begs God to do a thing is an open acknowledgement that the creation is incomplete, and that the Creator has forgotten or overlooked something that is very necessary of accomplishment.n4897 ¶15
The more we beg God to be good, the more we show forth our ignorance of his eternal nature. Jesus prayed the unceasing prayer of the isness of the kingdom when he said, it is done before the sense man could see that any change had taken place. Again he said, thank you Father, indicating that he knew the finished works already existed. We are told to enter the closet and close the door, turn from the appearances of things and close the door of the senses. When we close the door of the senses, we shut off the testimony of the senses. We do not do this by effort, but by the contemplation of the isness of God and his universe, and so completely fix our attention on him, that the door to the senses is closed without effort or struggle, whatsoever things you desire when you pray, believe, be firm, that you receive, present tense, them, and ye shall have them.n4897 ¶16
Desire is not something to be worked for, but is the thing in its incipiency pressing towards us, for expression. Again, we see the acknowledgement of the finished thing which is given to us before we ask, and while we are yet speaking, this would all be impossible if the thing or desire did not already exist in the kingdom of the real. How could you believe that you receive a thing, if it did not already exist? No man who prays the prayer of acknowledgement will look for a sign. Remember that the signs follow, not perceived. Looking for results only indicates a state of doubt and fear, and has nothing to do with the real consciousness, which is yours for the acceptance. Arise and shine indicates that you can do both of these things, and that you can glorify God forever and ever when you realize that glorifying Him is simply acknowledging His perfect universe here and now.n4897 ¶17
Stand fast. Then gird about with the armor of right-mindedness, with the two-edged sword turning in all directions. Upon which is inscribed, it is done. It is done. What matter, though, the whole circumstance world offer testimony to the contrary. The storm may sweep over your house and rage without the portals of your universe, but you are founded on the rock and shall not be moved, and the storm will soon spend its fury. Its fury will only last so long as it finds anything in you which accepts fury without. Praying without ceasing is a present possibility. It is an open acknowledgement that all is well, because God can and does run His universe without help or aid, or even suggestion. The great use of prayer is that it brings us into line with the facts of being. We get into the universal rhythm and are carried on into our expression of peace and joy.n4897 ¶18
The song of freedom is on our lips, the song of the giver. The giver gives without thought, of return. He pours out His joy on all mankind. He does not seek to change anything, but His coming brings out hidden beauties, as the sunlight shows forth the glories of a new day, and low. All is changed. When man comes to recognize in prayer an opportunity of allying himself with God, he understands how all things are possible with God, and if possible with God, possible also to the expression of God. Not the words uttered, but the motive back of them will determine the result. He, who prays constantly for self, will have few, if any, of his prayers answered. Self-seeking is unnecessary when man takes his place in the universe of all good. He becomes a steward, a distributor of the gifts to all mankind. Why seekest thou the living among the dead?n4897 ¶19
The master asked. Why waste more time trying to piece together past conditions and failures? Come out from among them and be ye separate? Why fondle the cocoon which is given up its butterfly, or the shell which has been left behind the flown bird? Come out from among them. Go forth into your new universe. Resplendent and joyous. For you are the son of a king. Let us pray. It used to be a very somber and doleful thing. Despite the fact that we read, the people of God are a people of joy. Even Jesus came, that your joy might be full. This all seems to indicate that prayer should be a joyful acknowledgement of good, and not a mournful beseeching and begging. Arise and shine. Approach the throne of grace with the smile of freedom. The acknowledgement that God runs his universe perfectly, and that you, the son, are merely taking up your place in the body of Christ Jesus.n4897 ¶20
If you are praying for things, remember the admonition. Consider the lilies and the ravens. All the effort to make God see how poor you are and how needy your case is will not alter the fact that you have a lesson to learn from the lilies and the raven, who let things come into expression and do not constantly worry and storm about the lack of them. How effortlessly the lilies grow and reach perfection and come season after season in all their glory. In all their freshness and beauty, he giveth his beloved rest. Rest from the hard struggle you have made to get things. A glorious light suddenly surrounds you and shuts out everything. You are wrapped in adoration in the presence of the all good and you are ready to hear and to understand. My grace is sufficient for thee. Sufficient is enough. Why worry about signs?n4897 ¶21
Why worry about things? Why worry about circumstances? My grace is sufficient for thee. That is enough. Claim your sufficiency in all things and rest, and you shall see that though heaven and earth shall pass away, the word shall remain. You are that word which was let into expression. In a recent play the question was asked, who made the devil? The answer was God. Bringing out the natural deduction that if God made the devil, he must dwell in God's creation. And if he was there, there could not be evil. The thing we termed devil is only a misinterpretation of the one power. Awake thou that sleepeth. Reclaim your lost garden of Eden, and dwell there in peace. He shall be in league with the stones of the field. Even as Job has said, one in all and all in one. God in everything and everything in God, and the blessed rest that comes from knowing consciously.n4897 ¶22
My grace is sufficient for thee. He giveth his beloved rest. You are the beloved of God. The end. If you want to level up your manifestation skills, smash the like and subscribe button. May you be blessed.n4897 ¶23