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ASCENDED MASTER INSTRUCTION

"I AM" ACTIVITYOFSAINT GERMAIN FOUNDATIONThe "I AM" Activity represents the Original, Permanent,and Highest Source of die Ascended Masters' Instruction onthe great Laws of Life, as first offered to the western worldby the Ascended Master Saint Germain through HisAccredited Messengers, Mr. and Mrs. Guy W. Ballard.In the early 1930s the Ballards established SaintGermain Foundation and Saint Germain Press, Inc., whichunder Saint Germain's Guidance, have expanded intoworldwide organizations that offer to mankind the trueAscended Master Teachings on the Great Cosmic Word,"I AM"! Saint Germain Foundation strives to keep the"I AM" Ascended Master Instruction in Its pure, unadulterated form, free from any human interpretation,personal monetary gain, or proselytizing, as It is a Gift fromthe Great Ascended Masters and Cosmic Beings to bringIllumination and Perfection to mankind.Hundreds of "I AM" Temples and Sanctuaries existthroughout the world, where the Teachings are applied in"I AM" Decree Groups. The Books of the Saint GermainSeries are available in many libraries, bookstores, or directlyfrom Saint Germain Press (address below). For furtherinformation, please contact:SAINT GERMAIN FOUNDATIONSAINT GERMAIN PRESS1120 Stonehedge DriveSchaumburg, Illinois 60194 USA(847) 882-7400 or (800) mainPress.com

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DEDICATIONT is with the deepest gratitude of our Heartsthat we dedicate this Book, Ascended MasterInstruction, Volume IV, to our own BelovedMr. and Mrs. G. W. Ballard, whose tremendous obedience, love of the Light, untiring service,and complete devotion to Beloved Saint Germainmade these Discourses possible.These two individuals were the only human beingson the Earth through whom this Mighty "I AM" Ascended Master Instruction could be given; and it isto these Ascended Masters—the Beloved Cosmic Beings Godfre and Lotus—that we dedicate this seriesof Discourses.May every human being on Earth who reads thisMighty Ascended Master Instruction also attain theVictory of the Ascension at the close of this embodiment, according to God's Divine Plan for each LifeStream.GOD BLESS YOU

TRIBUTEE OFFER our Hearts' love and gratitudeto Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ballard, the Accredited Messengers of the Ascended Masters, for their great strength, obedience,and tireless efforts that opened the way to bring thisAscended Master Instruction to the world.When Mr. Ballard had received the experiencesas recorded in Unveiled Mysteries and The MagicPresence, Volumes I and II of the Saint GermainSeries, he returned to their home in Chicago wherehe and Mrs. Ballard began to instruct a small groupof Students in the Laws of Life which they had received.One morning, Mr. and Mrs. Ballard and their son,Donald, were standing near the door to their diningroom when they felt a tremendous Vibratory Actioncharged into the room. Looking up, they saw a Rayof Light descend onto the dining room table. Fromwithin this Ray they heard the Voice of the BelovedAscended Master Saint Germain saying: "We wouldlike to dictate a series of Discourses, should you careto cooperate. Take time to think it over and let Meknow." Mrs. Ballard answered immediately, "We areready to begin now!" "Very well," Saint Germainvi

viiTRIBUTEreplied, "We will begin next week!"Twice a week for over seven months these MightyDiscourses came forth, followed by The "I AM99Discourses as published in Volume III of the Saint Germain Series. Mr. Ballard has said concerning thisGreat Instruction, "It is the most wonderful thing thatever came into a human being's Life!"We wish to explain to the reader that we have included the closing Discourse of Volume III, given byBeloved Mighty Arcturus on July 4, 1932, as theopening Discourse in this Volume. By printing theseDiscourses in Volume IV in chronological order, wefeel that our Beloved Mighty Arcturus and BelovedMighty Saint Germain can enfold the world in TheirMighty Violet Flame of Elohim Power and Protection—forever manifest!THE EDITORS

FOREWORDUR Beloved Ascended Master SaintGermain dictated this series of twenty-eightDiscourses over a visible Light and SoundRay in the home of our Beloved Mr. andMrs. Guy W. Ballard in Chicago.This Ascended Master Instruction is publishedfrom the original manuscripts left by Mr. and Mrs.Ballard. Only fragments of the real Understandingof the "I AM Presence" had been given to the worlduntil this Ascended Master Consciousness came forth.The Beloved Ascended Master Saint Germain says:"It is the most important Understanding mankind canever have, and there is no Freedom nor Perfectionfor the individual except through this conscious Application."When the phrase, " 'Mighty I AM Presence,' comeforth!" is used throughout this series of Books, it isalways a Call to the "God Presence" to pour forth orrelease the Outpouring of Perfection that the onemaking the Call desires.This Book not only carries the Ascended Masters' Understanding of the "Beloved Mighty I AMPresence," but it is charged with Beloved SaintGermain's Ascended Master Consciousness and theviii

ixFOREWORDRay of Light and Love from His Heart, which are HisAscended Master Feeling and Comprehension of itsFull Power, forever self-sustained.May this Book of Ascended Master Instructionanchor the attention of all who read or contact it sopowerfully upon each individual's own Divinity thatthe Full Ascended Master Consciousness of the"Mighty I AM Presence" shall fill the Earth—andrelease with the Power of a Thousand Suns the Eternal Dominion of "The Light of God that neverfails"!THE EDITORS

CONTENTSDISCOURSESPAGEIJULY 4 , 1 9 3 21IIJULY 7 , 1 9 3 27IIIJULY 1 1 , 1 9 3 216IVJULY 14, 1 9 3 224VJULY 18, 1 9 3 236VIJULY 2 1 , 1 9 3 249VIIJULY 2 5 , 1 9 3 254VIIIJULY 2 8 , 1 9 3 262IXAUGUST 1, 1 9 3 271XAUGUST 4 , 1 9 3 283XIAUGUST 8 , 1 9 3 294XIIAUGUST 1 1 , 1 9 3 2105XIIIAUGUST 1 5 , 1 9 3 2116XIVAUGUST 1 8 , 1 9 3 2128xi

xiiCONTENTSDISCOURSESPAGEXVAUGUST 2 2 , 1 9 3 2140XVIAUGUST 2 5 , 1 9 3 2149XVIIAUGUST 2 9 , 1 9 3 2163XVIIISEPTEMBER 1,1932175XIXSEPTEMBER 5 ,1932187XXSEPTEMBER 8 ,1932197XXISEPTEMBER 1 2 ,1932208XXIISEPTEMBER 1 5 ,1932219XXIIISEPTEMBER 1 9 ,1932224XXIVSEPTEMBER 2 2 ,1932237XXVSEPTEMBER 2 6 ,1932246XXVISEPTEMBER 2 9 ,1932261XXVIIJULY 4 , 1 9 3 3275XXVIIIAUGUST 1 9 , 1 9 3 4285

13 ASCENDED MASTER INSTRUCTIONBy the ASCENDED MASTER SAINT GERMAIN DISCOURSE IARCTURUS' INDEPENDENCE DAY DISCOURSEJuly 4, 1932SAINT GERMAININVOCATION: Mighty Sustaining, Enfolding"Presence"! We give praise and thanks for Thy LifeEverlasting, Thy Youth Eternal, Thy Light Illumining.THE DISCOURSEARCTURUSO America! We love you! Mighty Seed of God'sEternal Manifestation, We give praise and thanksthat Thou art sustained and governed by God alone.The day on which Independence within Thy Heartwas established, Thou didst become a RadiatingCenter of Light to all humanity. We give praise andthanks that out of all will come peace and prosperityto mankind in Thy Embrace. Back of Thee is the1

2ASCENDED MASTERINSTRUCTIONPower that will sustain and maintain the Reignof God on Earth. His Light shall illumine andstrengthen the Hearts of Thy Children in all rulingplaces; and out of all shall come Love, Justice, andWisdom.America, We love youl America, We love youlAmerica, We love youl Today, O America, thoseMighty Messengers of God who have passed before,look upon Thee with their Hearts filled with Loveand Strength, the Love of the "Mighty I AM Presence" flowing forth to heal, to bless, and to prosperThy inhabitants. The very substance of Earth isbeing quickened into greater activity; and as theChildren of God walk the Earth, so shall they feel theCurrent of God flowing in — quickening them intogreater Love, Loyalty, and desire for Thy Freedom.O Americal Thou dost seem to have become bound,but Thou art not. Thou art entering into Thy GreatFreedom. Thou dost seem in the throes of pain; butThou wilt be born into that great Peace, Health,Happiness, and Prosperity. We give praise andthanks that this is God's Wisdom —the "Mighty I AMPresence"—speaking.The Christ Child enfolding Thee, America, hasgrown into Majesty and Power. It no longer pleadsbut commands obedience of all that is of the outer tothe service of the Inner "Presence." The Power of

3DISCOURSE IIIDivine Love governs Thee and consumes all unlikeItself. America! We give praise and thanks thatThou art a Great Jewel within the Heart of God, theLamp of Illumination lighted by the "MightyI AM Presence," the Chalice, the Crystal Cup holding within Its pure Radiance the Freedom, Peace,Health, Prosperity, and Illumination of those whodwell within Thy Embrace. May all the World feelThy Radiance and be blest by It. Peace! Peace!Peace! And on Earth goodwill to man.ARCTURUSNotes: I would suggest that some time each dayyou think of yourself as a radio station sending forthpeace and goodwill to all mankind. Know that inthis Mighty Consciousness, the Limitless Power ofthe "Mighty I AM Presence" flows forth to each individual and gives that which he or she is ready to receive, bringing enlightenment and decision to everyone. Be conscious that your own minds are suchpowerful Divine Centers that at any time you canmake quick, unerring decisions through the Powerof Divine Love. Recognize that your mind is but avehicle of the Great Master Presence of the "MightyI AM Presence" within, and that it is to obey that Inner "Presence" at all times. Command it to alwaysact with decision, alertness, and quickness, and that

4ASCENDED MASTERINSTRUCTIONall human sense of wavering be forever consumed.The New Cycle: Today is a focal point of ten thousand years, the beginning of another cycle of tenthousand years in which the Great Ones from Venus,who have always been instrumental in the upliftmentof humanity and our Earth, this day come forth andpour out to humanity throughout the Earth a MightyRadiance. This will bring about more quickly agreater stabilization and confidence in the Hearts ofmany public officials. It will cause them to have astrong, unwavering desire to reestablish America inconfidence and prosperity, and make them feel adeeper love and loyalty for Her progress than everbefore.Many will have learned that they cannot rule humanity with a ruthless hand; for they are seeing thatthe inroad of control which they had desired to gainover others, is returning to themselves for redemption. If this lesson can be impressed upon them sufficiently, a great calamity will have been averted. Inthis quickening period, things can be done in theshort period of twenty years that would ordinarily require a hundred years.

17DISCOURSE IIISAINT GERMAIN'S DESCRIPTION OF THENEW YEARS EVE CONCLAVE AT THE ROYAL TETONJanuary 1, 1935It is with Great Joy that I relate to you briefly someof the Activity that took place at the Royal Tetonlast night. Two hundred and fourteen of the Ascended Masters were present and the twelve fromVenus. The All-Seeing Eye was in the most powerfulAction known thus far. Great Rays of Light weremade permanent to our national Capitol and thecapital of each state, so that a constant Radiationmight pour forth to these focal points; and also tothe principal cities of Europe, India, China, Japan,Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa,and Mexico. A similar Activity or Radiation fromthe Golden City and Shamballa was also pouredforth, making a Triple Activity for the Blessing ofmankind.Every effort is being made to avoid as much destructive activity as possible throughout the World.The activity of the past three months has been tremendously encouraging, and We do have high expectations for this year. Being so well aware of the FreeWill of humanity, We can but trust in their harmonious cooperation with the Conscious Radiation

6ASCENDED MASTERINSTRUCTIONpouring forth from the above-mentioned Triple Activity.There were Outpourings of Light from the TallMaster from Venus, fesus, and the Great DivineDirector, such as I have not known before in My Experience. The many who have been fully aware ofMy sincere Efforts for the Blessing of America havenow joined Me in Full Power to achieve all possiblethat the Cosmic Law and the law of the individualwill permit. The Cosmic Laws are daily givinggreater freedom in this activity, which is the thingthat gives Us such great encouragement.There were many Students present last night, forwhich I am very grateful. There is much detail of theActivity which took place that I may not reveal atthis time, but I assure all the Students that It wasmarvelous beyond description.The Great Host of Ascended Masters join Me inTheir Love, Light, Blessing, and Opulence to theStudents, to America, and to the World, that thisyear may be unparalleled in its happiness to mankind.In the Fullness of My Love,SAINT GERMAIN(Reprinted from Volume III)

DISCOURSEIII19July 7, 1932SAINT GERMAININVOCATION: Thou "Mighty I AM Presence"from the Heart of the Great Central SunI We faceThy Sunrise!THE DISCOURSEDaily exercise: You may do this at any time duringthe twenty-four hours. Stand erect, face the east,and say mentally or aloud (be guided by your ownfeelings as to whether you should say it aloud or not),but let it be firm: "Mighty God in me! I face ThyEternal Sunrise and receive Thy Mighty Radianceand Activity visibly manifest in my experience now. "The use of this sets into motion certain powerfulprinciples.Warning: If Students use this, they should analyzethemselves first and see if they are really sincere intheir determination to have and serve the Light unconditionally. If they be sincere, let them stand to theLight and then go forth. Awake! Stand to the Lightand serve only the One Presence of Right and Justice.7

8ASCENDED MASTERINSTRUCTIONKnow that God, the "Mighty I AM Presence" inyou, governs and controls all unfoldment in PerfectDivine Order. As the sea holds all created Life in itsembrace which is designed for its sphere, so the airholds within its embrace those created forms of Lifebelonging to it. These are two links ever active between the human and the Divine, or the physical andthe White Fire Body. We may call upon these formsof Life to give us the best of their element.Man is the only creator of inharmony. The elements and their inhabitants are always harmoniousin themselves, and it is only when one gets out ofone's element that inharmony is created; but the inharmony is not of the element itself.The human element, or outer sphere of mankind,is the only element in Creation that deliberately creates inharmony and consciously misuses the energyof the God sustaining it. This is the only sphere inthe Universe where those who function within it havetaken command and declared themselves independent of God. I mean by this, those who are refusingto acknowledge the active Presence of God in theirlives.No principle or activity can be blamed for themisuse mankind makes of it. All through the ages,humanity has tried to place upon God the responsibility for its destructive activities. Hence the ruse of

DISCOURSE III9manufacturing gods who could be either angry orjoyous according to mankind's whim.I assure you from My own observation, that thoseGreat Ones—far greater than I —through aeons ofinvestigation, have indisputable proof that there isbut One God—the Life, Wisdom, and Energy of allCreation. Therefore, the Energy of God cannot beblamed for the inharmony created when someonemisuses It. Neither can the principle of banking beblamed because of dishonest bankers. Neither canthe activity or principle of giving out information bythe press be blamed because of malicious reportersor dishonest editors.I assure you that the day is not far distant whenthese principles of activity will be used in their highest constructive power. The constructive, educational moving picture will also be used as the quickest, easiest, and most certain way of educating theouter perception.Too long has mankind usurped and misused theEnergy of good, which is God. The Inner Quickening, by the Cosmic Radiation through the MightyArisen Messengers of God into the Heart of each individual, is rapidly drawing the human desire intothe Divine. As is the case in all seeming struggles between two forces, so in the conditions of today, theyare but the old conditions being repeated. And out

10ASCENDED MASTERINSTRUCTIONof it all will come, for the first time on Earth, a permanently established condition and right attitude ofmind in the outer activity of humanity.I want so much to have each one of the Studentskeep before them the fact that they alone are thegovernor of their Life and its activity, and are commanded to choose what they wish to manifest in theirLife—always remembering that they are not to stopand worry about this or that individualization. Theyare to fix their vision, which is God's Inner Activity,on the Goal and hold it there with a firm, joyous determination to reach it.No advice to others: Knowing this, there is no onewho should attempt to advise another. The God ineach is the only one who knows what is best for eachindividual.Those who are experiencing discordant activityshould go where they can be absolutely quiet anduninterrupted; then to the best of their ability, enterinto the Great Silence and, as they become quiet,say: " 'Mighty I AM Presence!'I demand to know theright attitude and activity that I should take in adjusting and solving this problem,f" If the Answer doesnot come at once, each day enter into the Silenceagain and continue to demand that the Divine Answer come forth. Also demand to be shown, throughthe Inner Vision, every detail which should be carried

DISCOURSE III11out. Then all of a sudden, possibly when most unexpected, will come forth into the outer consciousnessthe full unquestionable solution to the problem orsituation.Running away: As one may not at any time runaway from anything, this will make clear to him thecomplete situation, and reveal whether he is beingheld by the hypnotic influence or whether he is fulfilling a just obligation.If I were to unleash My Love for My Students andattempt to advise them, I might be interfering withopportunity of immense value to them. Because Imight know a thing, does not permit Me to takeaway from the Student valuable opportunity. No oneshould feel distressed or lose hope because of outerconditions, when a few moments' contemplation canbut reveal the fact that there is only One Power,Energy, or Activity to use or that is being used —which is God! When one depends upon and demandsof this Supreme "Presence" the right solution of anyproblem or situation, it will be solved or adjustedwith the most wonderful Divine Activity. The DivineSolution will far transcend anything the outer mindcould conceive of, even if it had the power of accomplishment within itself.Knowing that the outer mind or consciousness isa mighty vehicle through which the tremendous

12ASCENDED MASTERINSTRUCTIONEnergy of God can be consciously directed, then weknow that we have every moment, all about us, themost powerful Presence for Protection and Direction, and the Supreme Solver and Adjuster of everycondition that opportunity brings before us. Itwould save so much distress to the individual if onthe first intimation of any intruding discord he orshe would leap, as it were, into the Heart of thisMighty "Presence" and say: 14Seemingly the outer hasmade a mistake. I call on Thy Law of Forgiveness.See that this is adjusted quickly and completely."Take a firm grip on the Inner "Presence" to govern every inharmony and to remove any wrong condition permanently. The highest and quickest actionis always to make the Demand to the Great Inner"Presence." God's Energy always acts according tothe consciousness we have of It. Opportunity is a verypoor master; it is you who must always govern it. Useopportunity, but never let it use you.The Assistance of the Masters: The Great Onesmay and do give Assistance at all times, whether theStudents know it or not. One of the Greatest Activities of the Ascended Beings which They perform forthe Students, is to give Courage, Strength, and Assurance, until such a time as they make a strongenough contact with their own Inner "Presence"to fully and clearly loose Its Mighty Wisdom and

DISCOURSE III13Activity into the outer self.The result of this Radiation is that the Studentsbuild permanent strength of character, and it savesthem endless repetition and re-creation of imperfection. In the past, down through the centuries, theCall to the "Mighty I AM Presence" within the individual has been but intermittent. Now the workbefore each one is to make the contact with the Godwithin and hold it.The idea is not to ease up as soon as a problem issolved and think that no further effort is required—but to keep calling to this Mighty Inner "Presence,"and recognizing and accepting It going before to seethat these foolish human problems are consumed attheir first intimation. In this way the Divine Selfkeeps you free from the outer disturbing or bindingconditions.Experience is but opportunity and is one of themost powerful friends the outer self has; for it givesthe outer a chance to bring forth the Divine Character of Life, which knows no imperfection. Allow Meto say again: " !Mighty I AM Presence!9 Reveal to meYour True Solution of this situation in which I seemto be concerned. Come forth in Your Wisdom andStrength and solve this in Divine Order withoutanother moment's delay. I recognize that You do notneed time, place, nor space, but that Your All-

14ASCENDED MASTERINSTRUCTIONpowerful Activity is now! I accept this fact. "Explanation of Cosmic Karma: I wish to put before the Students another very vital and importantthing, which concerns human creation. The individual can call on the Law of Forgiveness and say tothe "I AM Presence," "Dissipate and consume this\wrong creation." This throws it back to the CosmicLaw for adjustment, wherein it is adjusted outside ofthe individual karmic activity.There are a great many individuals to whom thisidea of Truth would give immense relief and greatFreedom in a very short time. I cannot stress toostrongly how the individual, being the only creatorof inharmony, can, by the conscious Application ofthe Law of Forgiveness, remove forever from his orher individual activity a great deal that would bevery distressing.The old idea of karma —an eye for an eye and atooth for a tooth—has not been correctly understood, except by a few. The majority have thoughtthat karma must be balanced individual to individual. In some cases this is imperative; but there is somuch that does not have to be balanced in that way,when the correct idea of it is understood.One of the unfortunate things when the ideaof karma was advanced, was the above mistake. Itcaused individuals to consciously bind themselves to

DISCOURSE III15each other for adjustment. Taking into consideration that each individual has Free Will, you can seehow this individual-to-individual balancing mightbecome an endless thing. If one individual be not ina mood to cooperate in the adjustment of a condition, how then could the activity ever be ended?There must be and is a wiser means of help to do it.If the above material is carefully contemplated bythe Students, they will find greater relief and peacefrom realizing that they have this Wise "Presence"upon which they may call in all conditions.BENEDICTION: We give praise and thanks thatshortly Thy Messengers will fill every office in thisLand, and that the Reign of God is now manifest onEarth.

DISCOURSE III 28July 11, 1932SAINT GERMAININVOCATION: Thou Mightiest of the Mighty,Thou Mighty God! We face Thy Sunrise! These ThyChildren face the Sunrise of the Soul and receiveThy All-sustaining Power, Thy Courage, Thy Wisdom, and Thy Illumining Presence. Thou Mightiestof all Energy! We accept Thy Presence. Thou Allpowerful, Active "Presence" animating our mindsand forms, Thou Mighty Intelligence! We acceptThy All-powerful Activity directing every movementof the outer form, holding it close in Thy MightyEmbrace.THE DISCOURSEGod's Certain Assurance: In every activity of Life,there must be something to which the consciousnesscan be anchored or which can stabilize it. In theouter mind there are principles and formulas that itmay use in coming to a definite conclusion. For instance, by following the principles of mathematics,16

DISCOURSE III17we come to certain results. When a formula is workedout, you produce certain results—no question aboutit. How much more important it is then to get the attention of the individual fixed upon that Indwelling"Presence" with the same assurance. You must knowthat the Principle of Life in you and enfolding you,is far greater than the outer things which you haveexperienced for long centuries and have unknowingly clung to.May I remind you of what I gave on July 7? Do thefollowing any time during the waking hours: Stand,face the east, and say verbally or mentally—but let itbe firm: "Mighty God in me! Iface Thy Eternal Sunrise and receive Its Mighty Radiance and Activity,visibly manifest in my experience. " Follow your feeling as to whether you say it verbally or mentally eachtime. You will find that this produces certain results,the nature of which I may not speak of, in order thatyou may receive the full benefit. If Students use this,they should first analyze themselves and see if theyare sincere in their stand to the Light. If they aresincere, let them stand to the Light and then goforthl The Principle of God, which is your activeconsciousness, is always enfolding the outer form. Itis the Mightiest of Principles that the outer self maybe aware of and cling to.By doing this you can have the same certain,

18ASCENDED MASTERINSTRUCTIONdefinite results, with the same great assurance of success that you receive in the use of other principles orformulas in mathematics or chemistry. The Master"Presence" in you is the Mightiest of Chemists andthe Greatest of all Principles or Formulas.All seeming shadows or problems are but a part ofGod demanding an opportunity for the recognitionof that Great and Mighty "Presence," the InvincibleSolver of all problems. All problems are but to compel a recognition of God as the Supreme Controllerand Activity in all things.This Mighty "Presence" is the certain assurance,anchored in the Heart of every individual on thePathway of Light, that he may definitely and absolutely Ascend. Therefore, you will see that the outerexperience, which would otherwise seem disconcerting or disturbing, is but the Demand of the GreatSelf to the outer to turn about and face the EternalSunrise of God's Glorious Radiance enfolding everyone of His Children and all His Creation. As youcontemplate this fact, every earnest Soul will feel theRadiance of this Mighty Truth strengthening andsustaining him with a Joyous Presence in every experience through which he may pass.In presenting this Mighty Sustaining Truth fromvarious angles, it is done with the certain consciousness that one angle or another will meet the

DISCOURSE III19requirements of the Students in various grades, enabling each one to grasp his Principle of Life, the"Mighty I AM Presence" — the God within—withcertain, definite assurance. Each one will recognizehis own God Principle working in him and for him,and he will feel his certain ability to apply It in hisown Life and problems.I wish to make clear that when We say, "the Principle of God within," I do not mean to convey, norhas it ever been intended to convey that the GreatPrinciple of God dwells within the outer form; butIts Wondrous Radiation can be and is often feltwithin the outer form. The Golden Thread of Light,anchoring the Mighty Master Self within the Heartand brain of the outer form, is the Mighty Currentor Stream of Life by which the outer is sustained andgiven its activity. This can be drawn upon and usedwith positive assurance concerning the desired results, and Its Mighty Energy can be used without anylimit. When Students can feel the assurance of this, theirFreedom is at hand; and at this point again let Mestate the importance to the Students of the Command, 'To hear, to dare, to do, and to be

"I AM" ACTIVIT Y OF SAINT GERMAI FOUNDATION N The "I AM" Activity represent s th e Original Permanent, , and Highest Sourc e of die Ascended Masters Instructio' onn the great Law