THE SERVICE OF THE HEART [a poem]

To build the New Word edifice

The heart must be invoked into service
In line with the Will of God as planned
So that our future can unfold and stand

In this great Service, caution and care

Must be used to build in the square
Where purity of heart is most essential
If we want a future with spiritual potential

When your service becomes creditable

Progress on the path will become inevitable
You make progress because you serve
Whilst leaving nothing in reserve

Those who enter the path of service to the Plan

Will always have enough reserve to go the span
The giving hand must be cherished
For it can never get impoverished

Each Spiritual Teaching ordains giving

Otherwise it cannot be receiving
Spiritual energy for the execution of the Plan
That flows inexhaustible to the serving man

Let each heart pour out spiritual gifts while living

For nothing refines the heart as spiritual giving
The magnet of the heart can attract multitudes
But only if it is a heart without attitudes

Fill the heart’s chalice with spiritual treasures

While forgetting earthly pleasures
The energy of service must be intensified
And the spiritual teachings specified

All benevolent strivings like mercy, pity and love

Are methods of connecting to the higher worlds above
This onward march must be understood as a service
To the Teachings of life as well as to the novice

This service will not be comprehended by selfish hearts

And those dabbling in the black arts
Their poison must be consumed amongst the blind
By serving hearts for the salvation of all mankind

Let the thought of service accompany each deed

And let the command of God become your creed

EDGEBA

[Based on the Agni Yoga Teachings.]

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