Lessons in Truth Series: THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD (SPIRIT) WITHIN: A Spiritually Inspired and Compiled Textbook and Reference Guide of Theology, Theosophy,and Philosophy for the New Age Expanded Edition

By Timothy F. Gardner

Desire for lasting peace, joy, and happiness is an inherent prompting
engaging the senses and the intellect toward
an inward search for the meaning of life.
The Everlasting Gospel of the Kingdom of God (Spirit) Within
is the spiritual guidebook for the Aquarian Age.
These writings provide the foundation for spiritual awareness, growth,
and development toward the realization of at-one-ness
with the source of all life.
Your spiritual journey awaits.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Oct 29, 2016
• ISBN: 9781504362993

Timothy F. Gardner

Timothy F. Gardner began the study of spiritualism and eastern philosophy at an early age. Inspired by the eclectic philosophy and writings of the Rev., Father G.W. Hurley, and the teachings of Jesus, Buddha, Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Ramana Maharshi, and Joel Goldsmith, his interest evolved and led him to embrace the threshold of spiritual understanding of the Oneness of life through the study of theosophy, theology, mysticism, occultism, and metaphysics. Over forty years of study has afforded the author an in-depth understanding of the concepts of world religion. The author has revealed the erroneous interpretations that perpetuate bondage rather than offer enlightenment and spiritual liberation. To date, the author is an ardent follower of the teachings and life works of Father G.W. Hurley who is the founder of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Churches Association. And, in whom this author believes is the Avatar (Spiritual Leader) of the Aquarian Age. Welcome to the dawn.

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THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL

OF THE

KINGDOM OF GOD (SPIRIT) WITHIN

A Spiritually Inspired and Compiled Textbook and Reference Guide of

Theology, Theosophy, and Philosohy for the New Age

Expanded Edition

Timothy F. Gardner

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication

Preface

Author’s Note

SECTION ONE

Return to the Father’s House

Introduction

A Brief History of Reverend Father G.W. Hurley

The Substantial Reality: God (Spirit)

Qualities of One on the Path of Realization

Conscious Awareness and the Secret of Supply

Jesus’ Assurance

The Kingdom of God (Spirit) Within

The Way to the Kingdom

The Desire One Must Possess

Carnal Self vs. True Self

Interpretation of the First Division of Psalms

Section One Commentary

Entering the Silence: Concentration and Meditation

The Inquiry:Who Am I?

SECTION TWO

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Preface

Purification of the Soul

The Ultimate Reality: God (Spirit), the Absolute

Author’s Note

The Constitution of Man

Meditation Exercises

Astrology

Astral Plane

Problem Solving and Spiritual Healing

Prayer

Forgiveness

Section Two Commentary

SECTION THREE

Visions on the Path

Meditation on the Holy Personality

Exercise

Practice

Instructions

SECTION FOUR

Mantras

Introduction to Mantras

The Acknowledgement of ‘Now’

Practicing the Presence

Mantra’s

Additional Mantras:

Japam (Practice)

Japa Mala

How This Book Came to Be

References

Acknowledgements

About the Author

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my Satguru Father G.W. Hurley, the prophet and founder of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church, and to the two G’s in my life, my wife Georgianna and my spiritual brother Geroy Davis, and the Rev., Dr. Josephine Franklin, PhD who were instrumental to the completion of this book. Lastly, to the eternal memory of my dearly beloved Mother, the Right Reverend Mildred E. Reese, the family matriarch of 6 generations, pastor, and proficient spiritual advisor. A proven praying woman with unshakable faith in God and His word. Thank you for a lifetime of unconditional love and personal sacrifice for our family. You were a true spiritualist who spent this life preaching the everlasting gospel of the kingdom of God, imparting spiritual principles to everyone you met.

Arise! Shine! For thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee! For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee and His glory shall be seen upon thee!

Isaiah 60:1-2 (King James Version)

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Father G.W. Hurley

Avatar of the Aquarian Age

"I AM STANDING IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST GOING ON TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD, WHICH IS EVERLASTING UNTO EVERLASTING."

Father G.W. Hurley (Circa 1935)

PREFACE

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away . . . Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men . . . and God himself shall be with them . . . And God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, neither crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away (Revelations 21:1-4).

Doesn’t this sound like the ideal life? A life where there is no sorrow, pain, or suffering. A life where there is no death. A life where God (Spirit) shall be with us. A life where God (Spirit) shall wipe away all the tears from our eyes. Can you even dare to imagine such a life? The purpose of this message is to teach us of just such a life; to teach us of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within. Having said this, I can think of no better way to begin this spiritual treatise than with a few questions to the aspirant. Did you know that the kingdom of God (Spirit) is within you? Did you know that within you is this kingdom of everlasting peace, joy, happiness, bliss, and plenty? Furthermore, did you know that within you is the throne of God (Spirit), and the fountain of eternal life? Did you know that within each and every one is the dwelling place of God (Spirit), and that God (Spirit) is within you? Do you want to know more?

If so, in the words of Father George Willie Hurley, Come and go with us, spiritually, through the conclaves of Egypt, India, China, and Japan, and learn the secret of secrets, and bring peace upon the earth. The spiritualist John said when the seventh angel shall sound there will be a great voice in heaven crying, the kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and his hosts (Hurley, 1977).

AUTHOR’S NOTE

The prayers and rituals presented in this book were revealed to the author during spontaneous spiritual episodes of uplifted consciousness, and are not to be taken as the author’s personal attempt or intent to set up a body of knowledge or school of wisdom separate or derived from the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Churches Association of which this author is affiliated with. The information contained herein is offered to its readers by virtue of divine inspiration, and is not presented in whole or in part of the foundation of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Churches Association. Further, the writings contained in this book are in no manner an attempt to establish a personal following for the author, but to impart insight to those who seek the spiritual path. As stated throughout the text this manuscript was spiritually revealed to the author by the spirit of Father George Willie Hurley, whom the author explicitly accepts as his master instructor and recognize him as the spiritual leader of the Aquarian Age. To him be the praise, glory and honor.

Of note, in this book there is extensive citation of Joel Goldsmith and a select few eastern spiritual writers, writings that have been left intact as they wrote them. Joel Goldsmith and these other writers preferred that no one commented on or explained their works, their rational being that truth didn’t need to be explained or discussed. So I have honored their request in this book. These passages are presented to support and clarify the spiritual principles of Father G.W. Hurley’s philosophy.

SECTION ONE

Return to the Father’s House

INTRODUCTION

Dear Readers:

These are a series of writings on finding our True-Self: God (Spirit) within. Each chapter is a build-up supplying theosophical and philosophical instruction throughout. Allow me to state here very plainly that these are not Mediumship Lessons. However, this book was written and compiled under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember, there is one reality, and that is God (Spirit). All else is temporal and must pass on. The goal is to obtain the key whereby we may unlock the door to the kingdom of God (Spirit) within and come into the conscious awareness of the Father within. Jesus the Christ came to present the Gospel of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within man—which Gospel laid forth plainly the qualities and attributes that one must possess to attain enlightenment. This book contains this Gospel.

Change not one word, nor stray from the teachings of God (Spirit) within man for the Christ can be attained by all, and man can become aware of and realize the Christ: God (Spirit) within. For Jesus the Christ declared that unto those who believeth in God (Spirit), and followed his teachings, God (Spirit) would give the power to become sons of God (Spirit).

Also, do not burden yourselves with the fear of demons and devils, for the only devil that man must conquer is the carnal—self, which we errantly believe blocks us from realizing the Truth of our relationship with God (Spirit). Learn to do as the ancient spiritual masters and Resist not evil. Resist not, and put up the sword against the appearance of evil, for evil has no reality of its own. Evil is the result of the belief in a power other than God (Spirit).

This has been the mistake of most spiritual teachings; they have taken up arms against a so-called evil. We must realize that only God (Spirit) is, and since God (Spirit) is Omnipresent, and Omnipotent, there can be no power but He. In Romans 13:1, it says, . . . there is no power but of God. When Christ Jesus was standing before Pontius Pilate to be sentenced, remember what the Master Jesus told him, Thou couldest have no power over me except it be given thee from above. The Bible reveals, and expounds the doctrine of the one Power. Why are we blind and deaf to the words of God (Spirit)? Why can’t we trust God (Spirit) for what He said concerning the matter?

Each page of this book was written directly from the inspiration of Father G.W. Hurley. He said to me, Read and write what I will teach you. All that I have done is to transcribe what He has revealed to me and to compile what He has led me to study. Take time and go over every sentence, paragraph and page, analyze each thoroughly until you have a complete understanding of the Truth contained herein. The Spirit revealed to me that there is a process to attaining this knowledge. First, one must study the word. Second, one must analyze the word. Third, one must reflect upon the word through meditation by selecting a statement of truth and contemplating and pondering its meaning¹. In this way the body, soul and spirit are harmonized. During this process it is beneficial to fast frequently, such as one day per week, from sundown of one day to sundown of the following day. Drinking only pure water as needed to sustain the strength of the body. Also, the burning of a yellow seven-day candle is a potent visual reminder of your quest for enlightenment. In preparation for meditation you are advised to silently recite the following prayer focusing all mental attention on your spiritual quest for enlightenment.

Prayer

Show me thy way Lord that I may know thee and find grace in thy sight. Purify my heart and purify my mind, that I may become aware of your ever—present presence within me. I have heard of thee with my ear, but my eyes long to see thee, and my heart longs to feel thee, Father-God, reveal Thyself.

After reciting this prayer sit in the silence until you feel the Presence of the Holy Spirit. At such time as the meditation has ended, do not fail to conclude your meditative session with an inspired prayer of thanks to God (Spirit) and blessing every living creature. Please take time in each meditative session to project good thoughts for betterment of all mankind. For by our thoughts we are saved or condemned.

The preceding instructions, ceremonies, and prayers to which I have just exhorted you to do are actual hands—on practices and techniques that makeup a vital portion of the concept of the New Covenant. You and I, and all of humanity should make effective use of this New Covenant, which is a special kingdom key. A very precious gift we now have in our possession, owing to the grace of a most generous benefactor, indeed. I want each reader to know clearly to whom our thanks should go for this precious gift, Christ Hurley, who brought the New Covenant.

The New Covenant is the principles, practices, and rules by which all men are able to gain their true, spiritual inheritance and come into a conscious awareness of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within possessing the riches thereof. By now you probably have noticed that several times I have made mention of this name—Christ Hurley, and its identical form, Father G.W. Hurley. In order to precede more effectively each reader should gather a full background of information on this spiritually outstanding and influential personage. It is presented here for this purpose.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF REVEREND FATHER G.W. HURLEY

An American Born Mystic

Revelations, Chapter One, verses twelve to fifteen states, . . . and I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And I saw seven golden candlesticks; and in the midst of these seven golden candlesticks one like unto the son of man (Christ Jesus), clothed with a garment down to the foot; his hairs were as white as snow; his eyes were as flames of fire; and his feet like unto fine brass, as if they were burned in a furnace.

I would like to call your attention to one point within this first chapter of Revelations, that I feel, is overlooked by almost all eyes that read it. Saint John, who wrote this chapter of Revelations, was one who walked, and talked with Jesus, and was also one who was instructed by Him in the teachings pertaining to the finding of the kingdom of God (Spirit) within one’s self. Surely, a disciple who had continuously walked and talked with his beloved master would have known him, anywhere, and at any time, if he saw him any place. And, so it was with the disciple, Saint John—that, certainly, he would have known his own beloved master, Jesus, with whom he had regularly walked and talked.

The crucial factor, overlooked within those verses of Revelations, is that, Saint John did not say that Jesus was the one that he was referring to. What he actually said, was that, he saw one like unto the son of God (Spirit), meaning a new light bearer, an avatar (savior) sent from God! What Saint John saw on the Isle of Patmos, was the revelation of things to come!

I believe what Saint John saw was Father Hurley’s coming and he wrote it down within this book, so that those with eyes (spiritual minded) could see it. Saint John also knew that one would come, who had been duly prepared, and sanctified, by the truth like unto that which Jesus taught. One who, also, in a manner, like unto Jesus, would have to give up the things of the flesh, and turn his eyes (mind), within, to find the kingdom of God (Spirit). Truly, Father Hurley did likewise sanctify himself, so that, we might be sanctified through the truth he has revealed to us.

At this point in the discourse, I am anticipating a possible question, being raised in your mind, about Father Hurley’s coming. The question might be this: Why should God (Spirit), descend as a man, once again? An answer may be found in this Hindu scripture:

After a nation’s fall in spiritual life, when truth and righteousness have been neglected and forgotten, an avatar [savior] is born to relight the flame of religion in the heart. Sri Krishna says, When goodness grows weak, When evil increases, I make myself a body. In every age I come back To deliver the holy, To destroy the sin of the sinner, To establish righteousness . . . From time to time, then, a divine incarnation is needed to re-establish the eternal spirit of religion. By his living example the Incarnation shows mankind how to be perfect even as the Father in heaven is perfect . . . God is one without a second. He who came as Sri Krishna, and as Buddha, came again as Christ [Jesus], and as other avatars; . . . When an avatar is born on earth, he assumes the human body with certain consequent limitations and suffering (Prabhavananda, 1963, p.44-45).

Truly, Father Hurley was an Avatar sent from God (Spirit)! As tested by the standards and criteria, concerning the confirmation of Avatarship, Father Hurley, through his liberating doctrines, miraculous works, and various other celestial, spiritual signs, following earlier divine ones, did indeed more than qualify as such a divine incarnation. He humbled himself and took on a body of flesh, and because of this fleshly body, had to go through the same trials and tribulations that we do. Let us now absorb a few important facts about this Avatar, Christ Hurley, starting with a description of his entrance under very special circumstances into this material plane of existence.

Father George Willie Hurley was born on February 17th, 1884, at seven o’clock in the morning. Astrologically, Aquarius the Water-Bearer was the Sign; Saturn and Uranus were the ruling planets; Leo the Lion was ruling the day. The Sun was the ruling planet of the day, and Venus was the ruler of the second hour of the day. The sky seemed as though the hands of God (Spirit), had painted it with the cosmic colors of pink, blue, and nile green, which colors represent love and piety (pink), spiritual power (blue), and success (green).

Astrologers knew the meaning of these strange happenings. Legend has it that seven Sages sat in silence (meditation) for seven days and saw Hurley as the only male-child being born in the world at that hour. The Sages knew that this