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The Divine Spark and The Great Pyramid A Temple of Initiation by R. Swinburne Clymer
The Divine Spark and The Great Pyramid, a Temple of Initiation, written by Reuben Swinburne Clymer. Published in Allentown, Pa. by The Philosophical Publishing Co.
Introductory
The Divine Spark
The Great Pyramid, a Temple of Initiation
….In the human body, we find conditions exactly like those of the engine. And it is for the purpose of better explaining the Divine Spark in man that the engine has been taken as an illustration. In fundamental respects, the analogy between them is perfect. Let it be clearly understood, however, that the illustration is used as an analogy merely, and that analogy is never absolutely exact in all details. Therefore, the reader must not press the corresponding features too far, lest he become bewildered in a maze of questions that might occur to his mind.
….The Divine Spark is the name by which Initiates designate the soul in embryo. Few people understand the mystery ,surrounding the soul of man. In fact, it cannot be understood through mere intellectual comprehension. Growth and development of soul itself is necessary to a satisfactory grasp of the mystery surrounding the Divine Spark. Nevertheless, the analogy existing between conditions on the material plane and those on the spiritual furnishes a reliable basis from which to view the subject. To some minds especially, the analogy existing between the human organism and the engine and electric motor is suggestive and helpful.
….It has already been noted that the condition of the spark plug in the cylinder of the engine has much to do with the generation of power. If the spark plug is covered over with soot or smoke or other foreign matter, the action of the machinery is impaired. Creation of the spark is the secret of generating power; consequently, the spark plug, or the instrument by which the spark is created, is a crucial feature in connection with the generation of electric power. Similarly, the condition of the Divine Spark in man is the crucial test of his power. If the soul is covered over with the soot and smoke of ignorance, materialism, and unbelief, there can be no true power.
….The Pyramid, as it stands, is a symbol of what man had been able to accomplish, what he had been able, up to that (time, to do with himself. The Egyptian Priest knew that the ultimate of man would be entire Immortality. This he had not yet accomplished, though he had been looking forward to it; and the Pyramid was left unfinished as to its ultimate point (apex meaning ultimate center), until such time as man would be able to finish the work within himself, of which the Pyramid stands as a symbol. Nor is the time yet ripe when this can be done; for man has by no means reached the ultimate.
….The reason for this incompleteness is that his philosophy was not complete. The philosophy to which he still looked taught that death is necessary in order to reach the essentials of knowledge. He did not take into consideration that the number of times death is to be met— whether once or a hundred times—is to be determined by the progress man has made, and that it is possible, if he is willing to make the effort, for him to accomplish with the Soul in one lifetime as much as might be accomplished without due effort in a hundred lifetimes.
The Publisher has copy-edited this book to improve the formatting, style and accuracy of the text to make it readable. This did not involve changing the substance of the text. Some books, due to age and other factors may contain imperfections. Since there are many books such as this one that are important and beneficial to literary interests, we have made it digitally available and have brought it back into print for the preservation of printed works of the past. Making this copy is very readable.
Introductory
The Divine Spark
The Great Pyramid, a Temple of Initiation
….In the human body, we find conditions exactly like those of the engine. And it is for the purpose of better explaining the Divine Spark in man that the engine has been taken as an illustration. In fundamental respects, the analogy between them is perfect. Let it be clearly understood, however, that the illustration is used as an analogy merely, and that analogy is never absolutely exact in all details. Therefore, the reader must not press the corresponding features too far, lest he become bewildered in a maze of questions that might occur to his mind.
….The Divine Spark is the name by which Initiates designate the soul in embryo. Few people understand the mystery ,surrounding the soul of man. In fact, it cannot be understood through mere intellectual comprehension. Growth and development of soul itself is necessary to a satisfactory grasp of the mystery surrounding the Divine Spark. Nevertheless, the analogy existing between conditions on the material plane and those on the spiritual furnishes a reliable basis from which to view the subject. To some minds especially, the analogy existing between the human organism and the engine and electric motor is suggestive and helpful.
….It has already been noted that the condition of the spark plug in the cylinder of the engine has much to do with the generation of power. If the spark plug is covered over with soot or smoke or other foreign matter, the action of the machinery is impaired. Creation of the spark is the secret of generating power; consequently, the spark plug, or the instrument by which the spark is created, is a crucial feature in connection with the generation of electric power. Similarly, the condition of the Divine Spark in man is the crucial test of his power. If the soul is covered over with the soot and smoke of ignorance, materialism, and unbelief, there can be no true power.
….The Pyramid, as it stands, is a symbol of what man had been able to accomplish, what he had been able, up to that (time, to do with himself. The Egyptian Priest knew that the ultimate of man would be entire Immortality. This he had not yet accomplished, though he had been looking forward to it; and the Pyramid was left unfinished as to its ultimate point (apex meaning ultimate center), until such time as man would be able to finish the work within himself, of which the Pyramid stands as a symbol. Nor is the time yet ripe when this can be done; for man has by no means reached the ultimate.
….The reason for this incompleteness is that his philosophy was not complete. The philosophy to which he still looked taught that death is necessary in order to reach the essentials of knowledge. He did not take into consideration that the number of times death is to be met— whether once or a hundred times—is to be determined by the progress man has made, and that it is possible, if he is willing to make the effort, for him to accomplish with the Soul in one lifetime as much as might be accomplished without due effort in a hundred lifetimes.
The Publisher has copy-edited this book to improve the formatting, style and accuracy of the text to make it readable. This did not involve changing the substance of the text. Some books, due to age and other factors may contain imperfections. Since there are many books such as this one that are important and beneficial to literary interests, we have made it digitally available and have brought it back into print for the preservation of printed works of the past. Making this copy is very readable.
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About the author
R. Swinburne Clymer
360 books18 followersRev. Reuben Swinburne Clymer was an osteopath, occultist, and Rosicrucian notable for his leadership in the American order Fraternitas Rosae Crucis in the early 20th century. He also was an anti-vaccinationist and vegetarian.
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February 6, 2019
A Good short read
Had a few kernels of wisdom in it. I disagreed with the author's "prophecy" about the apex of the great pyramid.
Had a few kernels of wisdom in it. I disagreed with the author's "prophecy" about the apex of the great pyramid.
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