The Oahspe Project

Book of Inspiration

Chapter 3

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I made the eye of man to obtain knowledge by light; but the ear of man I made to obtain knowledge from darkness, and within darkness, says Jehovih.

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I gave the power of touch to man, by which he could learn the adaptability and compatibility and incompatibility, of things with himself.

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These are the corporeal doorways I gave to you, O man, by which you are able to receive knowledge from Me and My creations, consciously to yourself.

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Through these, you are constantly impregnated; through these, your soul accumulates knowledge of My works.

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Whatever is charged upon these doorways of your soul, is inspiration.

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When you see bread, you are inspired to eat; when you see a horse, you are inspired to ride; when you touch a nettle, you are inspired with pain.

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Yet, in all cases, you must have practice before you can comprehend the inspiration that comes to you from these external things.

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Man says: Today I remember my friend, whom I have not seen for many years.

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Jehovih says: I made you like a storehouse, and like a book that was written before.

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And I gave you power to re-read your stores and your book, within your soul.

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This was the accumulated inspiration that I had previously given you.

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When you are fevered, entranced, or in diverse action from your usual bent, your soul turns into these stores, and your memory comes forth wonderfully.

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This is the manifestation of inspiration which I had previously given you.

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I made you so that you would receive inspiration, not only from the world external to yourself, but inspiration from the members of your body.

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My impression upon you is inspiration; but you must realize My inspiration, in order to know Me.

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An idiot holds fire in his hand, and it gives him pain, but yet, he does not know the cause, or where the pain originates.

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So also I come to you, and give you inspiration, but you do not discern Me.

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Another man discerns My Presence, and My inspiration. He hears Me speak; he sees My Person.

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Yet, I am with both alike.

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One man opens his mouth to speak, and behold, My words come forth.

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And yet another says: No man knows Jehovih; none have heard Him.

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One man is sensitive, like a photographic plate for a picture, and he catches My Light instantly, and knows it is from Me.

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Another one says: A sudden thought struck me! But he does not discern where it came from.