This booklet was given to me by a friend on The Path for many years, as she felt it was similar to the concepts described in IS. She told me that a very wise man had given it to her more than 30 years ago, and that it had been freely given for years before that. After reading it (three times in one day) my intuition told me that it must also be available on the internet, without one word changed from its "Olde English" manner, so here it IS

Life's Word

I am Life. I live in all bodies, inspiring them always to do My will.

I inspire this message, which is for those only who can receive it.

I know all Mysteries. That which I send hath a hidden or inward meaning for thee. If thine inward hearth doth not see the wondrous truth, be sure thy brain mistaketh the meaning.

Think not that Life's Word is of no interest. If thy body thrills when touched by earthly joys, how much more will it thrill to the touch of that which is Heavenly! If thy blood flows quicker and thy tears spring forth when earthly emotions quicken thee, how deep and strong shall be the current when I put Mine own hand on thy heart!

Fear not Life's Word. It will strip thee bare of thy complacency, it will destroy thy self-righteousness, it will show thee that thou hast always condemned Me unknowingly, and it will humiliate thee to the dust. Yet fear it not, for thou art Mine. Unto Myself have I taken thee, though thou dost not know it.

Fear is lack of trust. If thou dost not trust Me, whom wilt thou trust? Wilt thou put thy trust in father or mother, brother or sister? These, too, do My will, however selfishly they seem to act toward thee. Hast thou found that they betray thy confidence, that they expect of thee that which thou canst not give? Blame them not. They are My ministers to bring thee unto Myself in perfect surrender.

Thou needst not worship Me. In thy heart there is that which is one with Me. But if thou dost sincerely worship any god or any god-like man, or anything of Heaven or Earth, then thou dost, unknowingly, worship ME. Has thou an ideal? I am that. Hast thou a love? I am that.

Thou needst not believe Life's Word. Thou shalt feel in thy heart that I am there, but I have also given thee a brain to question, and analyze, and deny. Fear not to use it, for I have sanctioned its power both to question and to analyze, and also even to deny.

Thou wilt be told that I am all-powerful, and always cause My will to be done. Whether the thought comes to thee to penetrate into the Holy mysteries of My revelation, or that other impulse comes to thee to refuse or neglect My message, know that both of these are from Me, and are sent unto thee in order that thou mayest be called by that one that appeals to thee the strongest.

If the thought comes to thee that this message is not inspired of Me, then be sure that it is not for thee as being a message of authority, but it is for thee just as thou seest it. If thou art filled with wrath that My authority be claimed for all that is done, know that such wrath also is Divine and that I inspire it in thy heart and make it serve My will. I do all things well, and it shall be well for thee if thou canst take this message as being of no authority - except as My voice in thine own heart speaketh.

In all writings, all speech and all language there is no voice but Mine. That which calls thee, whether to be bold or to surrender, is My voice alone.

I live and love in thy body. When thou sayest, "I am" or "I love", then that is Me speaking. When thou sayest, "I have" or I want", or "I believe", then, that is the self-consciousness speaking for itself. And behold, the self-consciousness shall die, with all its desires and possessions and beliefs, but I am undying, forever.

Thou hast a body, but thou art not thy body. Thou hast a consciousness of self-existence, but thou art not thy consciousness. What then art thou? Body thou art not, consciousness thou art not, - thou canst not know what thou art! But herein I show thee the First Mystery. THOU ART I, MYSELF! Thou art one with Me. Yea, thou, even thou, art God of Gods, Creator of Worlds, the beginning and the ending, the All-power, the triune glory of Life, Truth and Love, which thou hast designed to make thy body Its habitation. Thy body is My temple wherein I dwell and through which I express My will.

In due season thou shalt feel the ever-present "I am" and "I love" in thy heart. Then thou shalt know that thou art Mine; that thy mouth speaks My voice; that thy heart beats with Divine impulse, and that I live in thee.

Perhaps thou thinkest now that thou art a separate soul, but hereafter thou shalt see the heavens opened into thy heart and the thou shalt see that I, and I alone, exist, and that there is no other soul or Spirit but Me.

Dost thou say, "Is there none but God? Then who am I?" Thou shalt say it no more, for this mystery shall be revealed unto thee.