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− | By grace I live. By grace I am released. | + | By [[grace]] I live. By grace I am released. |
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− | Grace is an aspect of the Love of God which is most like the state prevailing | + | Grace is an aspect of the [[Love of God]] which is most like the state prevailing |
− | in the unity of truth. It is the world's most lofty aspiration, for it leads | + | in the [[unity]] of [[truth]]. It is the world's most lofty [[aspiration]], for it leads |
− | beyond the world entirely. It is past learning, yet the goal of learning, for | + | beyond the world entirely. It is past [[learning]], yet the goal of learning, for |
− | grace cannot come until the mind prepares itself for true acceptance. Grace | + | grace cannot come until [[the mind]] [[prepares]] itself for true [[acceptance]]. Grace |
| becomes inevitable instantly in those who have prepared a table where it | | becomes inevitable instantly in those who have prepared a table where it |
− | can be gently laid and willingly received; an altar clean and holy for the | + | can be gently laid and willingly [[received]]; an [[altar]] clean and holy for the |
| gift. | | gift. |
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− | Grace is acceptance of the Love of God within a world of seeming hate and | + | Grace is acceptance of the [[Love of God]] within a world of seeming [[hate]] and |
− | fear. By grace alone the hate and fear are gone, for grace presents a state so | + | [[fear]]. By grace alone the hate and fear are gone, for grace presents a state so |
− | opposite to everything the world contains, that those whose minds are | + | [[opposite]] to everything the world contains, that those whose minds are |
| lighted by the gift of grace can not believe the world of fear is real. | | lighted by the gift of grace can not believe the world of fear is real. |
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− | Grace is not learned. The final step must go beyond all learning. Grace is | + | Grace is not [[learned]]. The final [[step]] must go beyond all learning. Grace is |
− | not the goal this course aspires to attain. Yet we prepare for grace in that an | + | not the [[goal]] [[ACIM|this course]] aspires to [[attain]]. Yet we prepare for grace in that an |
− | open mind can hear the Call to waken. It is not shut tight against God's | + | open mind can hear [[the Call]] to [[waken]]. It is not shut tight against [[Ta|God's |
− | Voice. It has become aware that there are things it does not know, and thus | + | Voice]]. It has become aware that there are things it does not know, and thus |
− | is ready to accept a state completely different from experience with which it | + | is ready to accept a state completely [[different]] from experience with which it |
− | is familiarly at home. | + | is familiarly at [[home]]. |
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− | We have perhaps appeared to contradict our statement that the revelation of | + | We have perhaps appeared to [[contradict]] our statement that the [[revelation]] of |
− | the Father and the Son as One has been already set. But we have also said | + | [[the Father]] and [[the Son]] as One has been already set. But we have also said |
− | the mind determines when that time will be, and has determined it. And yet | + | the mind determines when that [[time]] will be, and has determined it. And yet |
− | we urge you to bear witness to the Word of God to hasten the experience of | + | we urge you to bear witness to the [[Word of God]] to hasten the [[experience]] of |
− | truth, and speed its advent into every mind that recognizes truth's effects on | + | [[truth]], and speed its advent into every mind that recognizes truth's [[effects]] on |
| you. | | you. |
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− | Oneness is simply the idea God is. And in His Being, He encompasses all | + | Oneness is simply the idea God is. And in His [[Being]], He [[encompasses]] all |
| things. No mind holds anything but Him. We say "God is," and then we | | things. No mind holds anything but Him. We say "God is," and then we |
− | cease to speak, for in that knowledge words are meaningless. There are no | + | cease to [[speak]], for in that [[knowledge]] words are meaningless. There are no |
− | lips to speak them, and no part of mind sufficiently distinct to feel that it is | + | lips to speak them, and no part of mind sufficiently distinct to [[feel]] that it is |
− | now aware of something not itself. It has united with its Source. And like its | + | now aware of something not itself. It has united with its [[Source]]. And like its |
| Source Itself, it merely is. | | Source Itself, it merely is. |
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− | We cannot speak nor write nor even think of this at all. It comes to every | + | We cannot speak nor write nor even [[think]] of this at all. It comes to every |
− | mind when total recognition that its will is God's has been completely given | + | [[mind]] when total [[recognition]] that its will is God's has been completely given |
− | and received completely. It returns the mind into the endless present, where | + | and received completely. It returns the mind into the endless [[present]], where |
− | the past and future cannot be conceived. It lies beyond salvation; past all | + | the [[past]] and [[future]] cannot be conceived. It lies beyond [[salvation]]; past all |
− | thought of time, forgiveness and the holy face of Christ. The Son of God | + | thought of [[time]], [[forgiveness]] and the holy face of [[Christ]]. The Son of God |
| has merely disappeared into his Father, as his Father has in him. The world | | has merely disappeared into his Father, as his Father has in him. The world |
− | has never been at all. Eternity remains a constant state. | + | has never been at all. [[Eternity]] remains a constant state. |
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− | This is beyond experience we try to hasten. Yet forgiveness, taught and | + | This is beyond [[experience]] we try to hasten. Yet [[forgiveness]], taught and |
| learned, brings with it the experiences which bear witness that the time the | | learned, brings with it the experiences which bear witness that the time the |
− | mind itself determined to abandon all but this is now at hand. We do not | + | [[mind]] itself determined to [[abandon]] all but this is now at hand. We do not |
− | hasten it, in that what you will offer was concealed from Him Who teaches | + | hasten it, in that what you will offer was [[concealed]] from Him Who teaches |
| what forgiveness means. | | what forgiveness means. |
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− | All learning was already in His Mind, accomplished and complete. He | + | All learning was already in [[His Mind]], accomplished and complete. He |
| recognized all that time holds, and gave it to all minds that each one might | | recognized all that time holds, and gave it to all minds that each one might |
| determine, from a point where time was ended, when it is released to | | determine, from a point where time was ended, when it is released to |
− | revelation and eternity. We have repeated several times before that you but | + | [[revelation]] and [[eternity]]. We have repeated several times before that you but |
− | make a journey that is done. | + | make a [[journey]] that is done. |
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− | For oneness must be here. Whatever time the mind has set for revelation is | + | For [[oneness]] must be here. Whatever time the mind has set for [[revelation]] is |
| entirely irrelevant to what must be a constant state, forever as it always was; | | entirely irrelevant to what must be a constant state, forever as it always was; |
| forever to remain as it is now. We merely take the part assigned long since, | | forever to remain as it is now. We merely take the part assigned long since, |
− | and fully recognized as perfectly fulfilled by Him Who wrote salvation's | + | and fully [[recognized]] as perfectly fulfilled by Him Who wrote [[salvation]]'s |
− | script in His Creator's Name, and in the Name of His Creator's Son. | + | script in His [[Creator]]'s Name, and in the Name of His Creator's Son. |
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− | There is no need to further clarify what no one in the world can understand. | + | There is no need to further [[clarify]] what no one in the world can [[understand]]. |
− | When revelation of your oneness comes, it will be known and fully | + | When [[revelation]] of your oneness comes, it will be known and fully |
− | understood. Now we have work to do, for those in time can speak of things | + | [[understood]]. Now we have work to do, for those in time can speak of things |
− | beyond, and listen to words which explain what is to come is past already. | + | beyond, and [[listen]] to [[words]] which explain what is to come is past already. |
− | Yet what meaning can the words convey to those who count the hours still, | + | Yet what [[meaning]] can the words convey to those who count the hours still, |
− | and rise and work and go to sleep by them? | + | and rise and work and go to [[sleep]] by them? |
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− | Suffice it, then, that you have work to do to play your part. The ending must | + | Suffice it, then, that you have [[work]] to do to play your part. The ending must |
| remain obscure to you until your part is done. It does not matter. For your | | remain obscure to you until your part is done. It does not matter. For your |
| part is still what all the rest depends on. As you take the role assigned to | | part is still what all the rest depends on. As you take the role assigned to |
− | you, salvation comes a little nearer each uncertain heart that does not beat as | + | you, [[salvation]] comes a little nearer each uncertain [[heart]] that does not beat as |
− | yet in tune with God. | + | yet in [[tune]] with [[God]]. |
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− | Forgiveness is the central theme that runs throughout salvation, holding all | + | [[Forgiveness]] is the central [[theme]] that runs throughout [[salvation]], holding all |
− | its parts in meaningful relationships, the course it runs directed and its | + | its parts in meaningful [[relationships]], the [[course]] it runs directed and its |
− | outcome sure. And now we ask for grace, the final gift salvation can | + | outcome sure. And now we ask for [[grace]], the final gift salvation can |
− | bestow. Experience that grace provides will end in time, for grace | + | bestow. [[Experience]] that grace provides will end in time, for grace |
− | foreshadows Heaven, yet does not replace the thought of time but for a little | + | [[foreshadows]] [[Heaven]], yet does not replace the thought of time but for a little |
| while. | | while. |
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− | The interval suffices. It is here that miracles are laid; to be returned by you | + | The [[interval]] suffices. It is here that [[miracles]] are laid; to be returned by you |
− | from holy instants you receive, through grace in your experience, to all who | + | from [[holy instant]]s you receive, through grace in your [[experience]], to all who |
− | see the light that lingers in your face. What is the face of Christ but his who | + | see the [[light]] that lingers in your [[face]]. What is the face of Christ but his who |
− | went a moment into timelessness, and brought a clear reflection of the unity | + | went a moment into timelessness, and brought a clear [[reflection]] of the unity |
− | he felt an instant back to bless the world? How could you finally attain to it | + | he felt an instant back to [[bless]] the world? How could you finally [[attain]] to it |
| forever, while a part of you remains outside, unknowing, unawakened, and | | forever, while a part of you remains outside, unknowing, unawakened, and |
− | in need of you as witness to the truth? | + | in need of you as witness to the [[truth]]? |
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− | Be grateful to return, as you were glad to go an instant, and accept the gifts | + | Be [[grateful]] to return, as you were glad to go an instant, and [[accept]] the gifts |
− | that grace provided you. You carry them back to yourself. And revelation | + | that [[grace]] provided you. You carry them back to yourself. And [[revelation]] |
| stands not far behind. Its coming is ensured. We ask for grace, and for | | stands not far behind. Its coming is ensured. We ask for grace, and for |
| experience that comes from grace. We welcome the release it offers | | experience that comes from grace. We welcome the release it offers |
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| grace can give. For this we can give in the grace that has been given us. | | grace can give. For this we can give in the grace that has been given us. |
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− | Our learning goal today does not exceed this prayer. Yet in the world, what | + | Our [[learning]] goal today does not exceed this [[prayer]]. Yet in the world, what |
| could be more than what we ask this day of Him Who gives the grace we | | could be more than what we ask this day of Him Who gives the grace we |
| ask, as it was given Him? | | ask, as it was given Him? |
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| [[Category: Workbook I]] | | [[Category: Workbook I]] |
| + | [[Category: Grace]] |