Chapter 3
Many of the multitude answered Tae; and of all who spoke, the chief words were as follows:
Sutta said: To do what I am willing to do—this is to take part in founding the Father’s kingdom; therefore, hear me:
To adjust capital and labor, so that each contributes to the advantage and glory of both.
And that the capitalist shall receive good profit on his capital; and the laborer receive high and uniform wages.
To adjust them so that they can live side by side, equally, with neither one above or under the other.
That they may have extensive domains and beautiful parks; excellent factories; virtuous and industrious people.
The part that I am capacitated to fill in this great work, is to reveal the key and the plans; to explain all things to both the capitalists and laborers. ||
In that manner, Sutta went on at great length; as did several others who had similar plans, but each one doubted the other’s capacity to qualify for the work.
Aborn spoke next. He said: I have heard Sutta’s project. It is a farce. Capital and labor cannot harmonize.
And even if they could, it would be a worldly basis. It would not be the Father’s kingdom.
In His kingdom there shall be neither buying nor selling; neither servant nor master.
Now, behold, I say to you all, men and women, as such, cannot harmonize together. They are diverse in all their ideas and general knowledge.
The only way to accomplish the Father’s kingdom is through infants, to raise them up in the way they should go.
But even with these, failure will result, unless their pre-natal condition is provided for.
Therefore the part I am capacitated to accomplish is, to become father to innumerable offspring, by most exalted and enlightened women.
Also, I have great knowledge of physiology and psychology, and I would be willing to be examiner and dictator as to prospective parents. ||
Aborn, too, spoke on his subject at great length; and others spoke similarly, but each one preferred himself as the prospective father of the offspring.
Next Thurtis spoke. She said: To found the Father’s kingdom on earth requires the following; hear me, so that you may understand.
Behold, all things shall be possible through woman, especially as to raising up a new generation on the earth.
During the period of gestation, man should not approach woman.
No, in that period, woman should be treated as a very Goddess.
Her every want, whim and notion should be gratified to the utmost.
When she spoke, or raised her finger, during her pregnancy, every man, woman and child should run to do her service.
And she should be surrounded by cultured and exalted companions, and charmed with sweet music and delightful entertainments.
Indeed, all men should be reverent toward her as though she were a very Goddess.
When such a woman has a child born, behold, there will be one child for the Father’s kingdom.
Now, behold, give me the choice as to who shall father my children, and that shall be my part, to help found the Father’s kingdom. ||
After Thurtis, then many of the other women spoke similarly, and each one doubted the other’s capacity to fill the place, but recommended herself.
Amos spoke next. He said: I have heard all these beautiful systems; I am ready for any of them. Behold, I am a landscape gardener.
The part I can do is to lay out the grounds; for plots of flowers, grass and ornamental trees.
But you shall provide laborers for me. I do not work with my own hands; I plan and design; my capacity is in my talent and education. ||
After Amos, five hundred physicians spoke, each one offering himself, to be the physician for the Father’s kingdom. Then an equal number of lawyers spoke in the same way.
Next a thousand teachers of the piano spoke, each one offering to teach the young for the Father’s kingdom.
And now, with slow and solemn aspect, five hundred priests of Brahma rose up and spoke.
They said: We have heard; we have seen. Behold, the Father’s kingdom is none of these.
It is the second coming of Brahma. He shall come in flames of fire, from the east, west, north and south.
By the magic touch of his wand, the different castes of men shall be sorted; and the dead shall come forth from their graves, and Brahma shall judge them.
The sky shall be filled with holy angels, the spirits of the saints, with wings of fire and with tails a mile in length.
And the elect of the earth shall rise in glory, and be immersed in nirvana forever, even at the feet of Ormazd.
This is what founding the Father’s kingdom on earth means. After which, all flesh shall come into life free from sin; the corruptible shall turn incorruptible forever.
Now, behold, our part, in founding His kingdom, is to preach to you Brahma’s everlasting gospels. ||
Next to speak, were five hundred Buddhist priests. They said:
We have heard and seen also. Our learning, no man can deny. As for Brahma and his second coming, for that matter, he never came once.
No one has seen him, nor found his dwelling-place. Therefore, he is merely a superstition, a relic of the dark ages.
Hear us, then, as to the founding of the Father’s kingdom on earth:
It is the second coming of Buddha, when every knee shall bow down, and acknowledge him Lord of all the world.
Behold, Buddha shall come with two swords and twelve spears, and he shall have ten thousand brides!
When Buddha blows his breath upon the earth, the graves will open, and the dead shall come forth, and speak.
And Buddha shall judge them; and separate them according to caste.
And ten trillion angels, with fiery wings, and tails two miles in length, shall spread over the earth.
And all flesh shall become incorruptible; the lion shall eat straw, and the lamb shall rejoice in its kin without fear. ||
Next five hundred Kriste’yan priests spoke. They said:
What profanity we have heard! Behold, as for Brahma and Buddha, they are no more than myths. It is the second coming of Kriste, which is the founding of the Father’s kingdom.
Kriste said: Do not think I came to send peace on earth; I came not to send peace, but a sword.
It is he who shall subdue the entire world, and make men bow down, and acknowledge him Lord of all.
He shall come in a sea of fire, with millions of archangels. And when his servant, Gabriel, blows his horn upon the earth, the graves shall open, and the dead shall come forth, and speak to the living.
And he shall judge them; separating them, the bad to everlasting torments, and the good, who have worshipped him, shall rise and inherit everlasting bliss.
Now, behold, the part we can do in founding the Father’s kingdom, is to preach and explain the beautiful doctrines of our blessed Lord. ||
When many others had thus spoken, Tae said to them: I called for those who had faith in Jehovih. I am not in the labor of founding a kingdom for Brahma, Buddha, Kriste, or for anyone but the Creator, our heavenly Father.
As for the graves opening, I have nothing to do with that; though, regarding the spirits of the dead appearing face to face with the living, behold, that has been accomplished now for more than thirty years, to hundreds of thousands of good people. So I have nothing to do with that either.
But since you have not proved the communion of angels during all these years, how do you hope to labor for the Father’s kingdom? To all such I say, go your ways; I have no use for you.
At once, one-half of the multitude rose up, and departed, mocking, saying: The spirits of the dead! We will have none such, but angels with wings, and with fleecy tails a mile in length.
Tae inquired once more: Are there any here who have faith in Jehovih that if we labor together in His name, living our all highest light, that His kingdom will be founded?
Hundreds and hundreds said: It depends on having plenty of money and a good plantation. With money, it can be accomplished; without money, it cannot be.
Tae said: Your faith being in money, I have no use for you. I called for those with faith in Jehovih! Therefore, go your ways also. So, many more of the multitude departed, returning to Uz also, as the others had.
Tae asked again: Who here are capable and desirous of being leaders; let them speak?
More than a thousand cried out: Here! That is my part. I am suited to it by nature, and by experience and great wisdom.
Tae said to them: Behold the spirit of the age in which we live! No man desires a leader or dictator over him. For that reason, go your ways also; I have no use for you.
Tae asked again: Who here have made a study of this subject, and are prepared to be lecturers, teachers and advisers; let them speak?
And, behold, another thousand cried out: That is my strength. I can explain all subjects including diet, clothing, social intercourse, health, marriage and worship!
Others cried out: I am a trance speaker; I have angel guides two thousand years old!
Others said: I am inspirational; the ancient prophets are my spirit guides! St. John, the revelator! Confucius! Hosea! King Solomon! Daniel!
Tae interrupted them, saying: The signs of the times shows us that words, sermons and lectures are worthless as to founding the Father’s kingdom.
See here; I have gathered together hundreds of helpless orphan babes. They care for none of the things that have been offered; they need washing and feeding, and their clothes need to be washed and mended.
Who among you believes in the Father to the extent that he will give up self in all respects, and work for these little ones, having faith that Jehovih will provide justly and sufficiently to all; let him come.
You all know how the farmers go about gathering up calves, colts and the young of all sorts; and they take them to a good place and feed them; and when they are grown up, they are the choice in market.
Now, behold, there are thousands of fatherless and destitute children in Uz, which, left to themselves, either die or grow up to be thieves, robbers and murderers.
These are cheaper than calves and young colts. And they can be raised to be of more profit to themselves and the state, than ten times as many cattle.
Who, then, is ready to join in this labor, without money and without pay, devoting his life to training them in practical knowledge, not only from books, but in use of their hands in trades and factories, so that these little ones may become useful citizens, and a joy to themselves and glory to the Father. Let such speak.
And now, behold, fifty men and women spoke, saying: Take us, in Jehovih’s name. We have neither whim nor conceit to carry out.
We are willing and anxious to go to this labor, and we know Jehovih will provide for us. From day to day His Light will shine upon us, and we shall know what to do.
Your children shall be our children; your hardships our hardships. We do not come for rest, glory, or comforts; but we come to serve Jehovih in whatever He may give us to do for His kingdom.
Tae said: In Jehovih’s name, I accept you. Whatever is mine shall be yours also. ||
And so it came to pass, out of all the thousands and thousands who came, only fifty were accepted.
And the others went their way, mocking, saying: A most beautiful Father’s kingdom on earth!