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==PAPER 35: THE LOCAL UNIVERSE SONS OF GOD==     

==PAPER 35: THE LOCAL UNIVERSE SONS OF GOD==     

35:0.1 The [[Sons of God]] previously introduced have had a [[Paradise]] [[origin]]. They are the [[offspring]] of the [[the Deities|divine Rulers]] of the [[universal]] [[domains]]. Of the first [[Paradise]] order of sonship, the [[Creator Sons]], there is in [[Nebadon]] only one, [[Michael]], the universe [[father]] and [[sovereign]]. Of the second order of Paradise sonship, the [[Avonal]] or [[Magisterial Sons]], Nebadon has its full quota—1,062. And these "lesser Christs" are just as [[effective]] and all-powerful in their [[planetary]] [[bestowals]] as was the [[Creator]] and [[Master Son]] on [[Urantia]]. The third order, being of [[Trinity]] [[origin]], do not register in a [[local universe]], but I estimate there are in [[Nebadon]] between fifteen and twenty thousand [[Trinity Teacher Sons]] exclusive of 9,642 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_22#22:8._THE_CREATURE-TRINITIZED_SONS creature-trinitized] assistants of record. These [[Paradise]] [[Daynals]] are neither [[magistrates]] nor [[administrators]]; they are [[Teachers|superteachers]].

35:0.1 The [[Sons of God]] previously introduced have had a [[Paradise]] [[origin]]. They are the [[offspring]] of the [[the Deities|divine Rulers]] of the [[universal]] [[domains]]. Of the first [[Paradise]] order of sonship, the [[Creator Sons]], there is in [[Nebadon]] only one, [[Michael]], the universe [[father]] and [[sovereign]]. Of the second order of Paradise sonship, the [[Avonal]] or [[Magisterial Sons]], Nebadon has its full quota—1,062. And these "lesser Christs" are just as [[effective]] and all-powerful in their [[planetary]] [[bestowals]] as was the [[Creator]] and [[Master Son]] on [[Urantia]]. The third order, being of [[Trinity]] [[origin]], do not register in a [[local universe]], but I estimate there are in [[Nebadon]] between fifteen and twenty thousand [[Trinity Teacher Sons]] exclusive of 9,642 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_22#22:8._THE_CREATURE-TRINITIZED_SONS creature-trinitized] assistants of record. These [[Paradise]] [[Daynals]] are neither [[magistrates]] nor [[administrators]]; they are [[Teachers|superteachers]].

35:0.2 The [[types]] of Sons about to be [[considered]] are of [[local universe]] [[origin]]; they are the [[offspring]] of a [[Paradise]] [[Creator Son]] in varied [[association]] with the [[complemental]] [[Universe Mother Spirit]]. The following orders of local universe sonship find mention in these [[narratives]]:

35:0.2 The [[types]] of Sons about to be [[considered]] are of [[local universe]] [[origin]]; they are the [[offspring]] of a [[Paradise]] [[Creator Son]] in varied [[association]] with the [[complemental]] [[Universe Mother Spirit]]. The following orders of local universe sonship find mention in these [[narratives]]:

*1. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:2._THE_MELCHIZEDEK_SONS Melchizedek Sons].

*1. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:2._THE_MELCHIZEDEK_SONS Melchizedek Sons].

*2. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:5._THE_VORONDADEK_SONS Vorondadek Sons].

*2. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:5._THE_VORONDADEK_SONS Vorondadek Sons].

*3. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:8._THE_LANONANDEK_SONS Lanonandek Sons].

*3. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:8._THE_LANONANDEK_SONS Lanonandek Sons].

*4. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_36 Life Carrier Sons].

*4. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_36 Life Carrier Sons].

35:0.3 [[Triune]] [[Paradise]] [[Deity]] [[functions]] for the [[creation]] of three orders of sonship: the [[Michaels]], the [[Avonals]], and the [[Daynals]]. [[Dual]] [[Deity]] in the [[local universe]], the [[Creator Son|Son]] and the [[Creative Spirit|Spirit]], also [[functions]] in the [[creation]] of three high orders of Sons: the [[Melchizedeks]], the [[Vorondadeks]], and the [[Lanonandeks]]; and having achieved this threefold [[expression]], they [[collaborate]] with the next level of [[God the Sevenfold]] in the production of the [[versatile]] order of [[Life Carriers]]. These [[beings]] are classified with the [[descending]] Sons of God, but they are a [[unique]] and [[original]] [[form]] of universe life. Their [[consideration]] will occupy the whole of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_36 next paper].

35:0.3 [[Triune]] [[Paradise]] [[Deity]] [[functions]] for the [[creation]] of three orders of sonship: the [[Michaels]], the [[Avonals]], and the [[Daynals]]. [[Dual]] [[Deity]] in the [[local universe]], the [[Creator Son|Son]] and the [[Creative Spirit|Spirit]], also [[functions]] in the [[creation]] of three high orders of Sons: the [[Melchizedeks]], the [[Vorondadeks]], and the [[Lanonandeks]]; and having achieved this threefold [[expression]], they [[collaborate]] with the next level of [[God the Sevenfold]] in the production of the [[versatile]] order of [[Life Carriers]]. These [[beings]] are classified with the [[descending]] Sons of God, but they are a [[unique]] and [[original]] [[form]] of universe life. Their [[consideration]] will occupy the whole of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_36 next paper].

==35:1. THE FATHER MELCHIZEDEK==   

==35:1. THE FATHER MELCHIZEDEK==   

35:1.2 In the [[universe]] of [[Nebadon]] the ''Father Melchizedek'' [[acts]] as the first [[executive]] [[associate]] of the [[Bright and Morning Star]]. [[Gabriel]] is occupied more with [[universe]] [[policies]], [[Melchizedek]] with [[practical]] [[procedures]]. [[Gabriel]] presides over the regularly constituted [[tribunals]] and councils of Nebadon, [[Melchizedek]] over the special, extraordinary, and emergency commissions and [[Counsel|advisory]] bodies. [[Gabriel]] and the ''Father Melchizedek'' are never away from [[Salvington]] at the same time, for in Gabriel's absence the Father Melchizedek [[functions]] as the chief [[executive]] of [[Nebadon]].

35:1.2 In the [[universe]] of [[Nebadon]] the ''Father Melchizedek'' [[acts]] as the first [[executive]] [[associate]] of the [[Bright and Morning Star]]. [[Gabriel]] is occupied more with [[universe]] [[policies]], [[Melchizedek]] with [[practical]] [[procedures]]. [[Gabriel]] presides over the regularly constituted [[tribunals]] and councils of Nebadon, [[Melchizedek]] over the special, extraordinary, and emergency commissions and [[Counsel|advisory]] bodies. [[Gabriel]] and the ''Father Melchizedek'' are never away from [[Salvington]] at the same time, for in Gabriel's absence the Father Melchizedek [[functions]] as the chief [[executive]] of [[Nebadon]].

35:1.3 The [[Melchizedeks]] of our [[universe]] were all [[created]] within one [[millennial]] period of [[standard]] [[time]] by the [[Creator Son]] and the [[Creative Spirit]] in [[liaison]] with the Father Melchizedek. Being an order of sonship wherein one of their own [[number]] [[functioned]] as [[co-ordinate]] [[creator]], [[Melchizedeks]] are in [[constitution]] partly of self-origin and therefore [[candidates]] for the [[realization]] of a [[supernal]] [[type]] of [[self-government]]. They [[periodical]]ly [[elect]] their own [[administrative]] chief for a term of seven years of standard [[time]] and otherwise [[function]] as a self-regulating order, though the original Melchizedek does [[exercise]] certain [[inherent]] coparental [[prerogatives]]. From time to time this Father Melchizedek designates certain [[individuals]] of his order to [[function]] as [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_36#36:4._MELCHIZEDEK_LIFE_CARRIERS special Life Carriers] to the midsonite worlds, a [[type]] of [[inhabited planet]] not heretofore [[revealed]] on [[Urantia]].

35:1.3 The [[Melchizedeks]] of our [[universe]] were all [[created]] within one [[millennial]] period of [[standard]] [[time]] by the [[Creator Son]] and the [[Creative Spirit]] in [[liaison]] with the Father Melchizedek. Being an order of sonship wherein one of their own [[number]] [[functioned]] as [[co-ordinate]] [[creator]], [[Melchizedeks]] are in [[constitution]] partly of self-origin and therefore [[candidates]] for the [[realization]] of a [[supernal]] [[type]] of [[self-government]]. They [[periodical]]ly [[elect]] their own [[administrative]] chief for a term of seven years of standard [[time]] and otherwise [[function]] as a self-regulating order, though the original Melchizedek does [[exercise]] certain [[inherent]] coparental [[prerogatives]]. From time to time this Father Melchizedek designates certain [[individuals]] of his order to [[function]] as [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_36#36:4._MELCHIZEDEK_LIFE_CARRIERS special Life Carriers] to the ''midsonite worlds'', a [[type]] of [[inhabited planet]] not heretofore [[revealed]] on [[Urantia]].

35:1.4 The [[Melchizedeks]] do not [[function]] extensively outside the [[local universe]] except when they are called as [[witnesses]] in matters pending before the [[tribunals]] of the [[superuniverse]], and when designated special [[ambassadors]], as they sometimes are, representing one [[universe]] to another in the same [[superuniverse]]. The [[original]] or first-born [[Melchizedek]] of each [[universe]] is always at [[liberty]] to [[journey]] to the neighboring universes or to [[Paradise]] on missions having to do with the interests and [[duties]] of his order.

35:1.4 The [[Melchizedeks]] do not [[function]] extensively outside the [[local universe]] except when they are called as [[witnesses]] in matters pending before the [[tribunals]] of the [[superuniverse]], and when designated special [[ambassadors]], as they sometimes are, representing one [[universe]] to another in the same [[superuniverse]]. The [[original]] or first-born [[Melchizedek]] of each [[universe]] is always at [[liberty]] to [[journey]] to the neighboring universes or to [[Paradise]] on missions having to do with the interests and [[duties]] of his order.

==35:2. THE MELCHIZEDEK SONS==  

==35:2. THE MELCHIZEDEK SONS==  

35:2.1 The [[Melchizedeks]] are the first order of [[divine]] Sons to approach sufficiently near the lower [[creature]] life to be able to [[function]] directly in the [[ministry]] of [[mortal]] uplift, to serve the [[evolutionary]] [[races]] without the [[necessity]] of [[incarnation]]. These Sons are naturally at the mid-point of the great [[personality]] [[descent]], by [[origin]] being just about midway between the highest [[Divinity]] and the lowest [[creature]] life of will [[endowment]]. They thus become the [[natural]] [[intermediaries]] between the higher and [[divine]] [[levels]] of living [[existence]] and the lower, even the [[material]], forms of life on the [[evolutionary worlds]]. The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 seraphic orders], the [[angels]], delight to [[work]] with the [[Melchizedeks]]; in [[fact]], all forms of [[intelligent]] life find in these Sons [[understanding]] [[friends]], [[sympathetic]] [[teachers]], and [[wise]] [[counselors]].

35:2.1 The [[Melchizedeks]] are the first order of [[divine]] Sons to approach sufficiently near the lower [[creature]] life to be able to [[function]] directly in the [[ministry]] of [[mortal]] uplift, to serve the [[evolutionary]] [[races]] without the [[necessity]] of [[incarnation]]. These Sons are naturally at the mid-point of the great [[personality]] [[descent]], by [[origin]] being just about midway between the highest [[Divinity]] and the lowest [[creature]] life of will [[endowment]]. They thus become the [[natural]] [[intermediaries]] between the higher and [[divine]] [[levels]] of living [[existence]] and the lower, even the [[material]], forms of life on the [[evolutionary worlds]]. The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_39 seraphic orders], the [[angels]], delight to [[work]] with the [[Melchizedeks]]; in [[fact]], all forms of [[intelligent]] life find in these Sons [[understanding]] [[friends]], [[sympathetic]] [[teachers]], and [[wise]] [[counselors]].

35:2.2 The [[Melchizedeks]] are a [[self-governing]] order. With this [[unique]] [[group]] we encounter the first attempt at [[self-determination]] on the part of [[local universe]] [[beings]] and [[observe]] the highest [[type]] of true [[self-government]]. These Sons [[organize]] their own [[machinery]] for their [[group]] and [[home]]-[[planet]] [[administration]], as well as that for the six [[associated]] [[spheres]] and their tributary worlds. And it should be recorded that they have never [[abused]] their [[prerogatives]]; not once throughout all the [[superuniverse]] of [[Orvonton]] have these Melchizedek Sons ever [[betrayed]] their [[trust]]. They are the [[hope]] of every [[universe]] [[group]] which [[aspires]] to [[self-government]]; they are the [[pattern]] and the [[teachers]] of [[self-government]] to all the [[spheres]] of [[Nebadon]]. All orders of [[intelligent]] [[beings]], superiors from above and subordinates from below, are wholehearted in their [[praise]] of the [[government]] of the [[Melchizedeks]].

35:2.2 The [[Melchizedeks]] are a [[self-governing]] order. With this [[unique]] [[group]] we encounter the first attempt at [[self-determination]] on the part of [[local universe]] [[beings]] and [[observe]] the highest [[type]] of true [[self-government]]. These Sons [[organize]] their own [[machinery]] for their [[group]] and [[home]]-[[planet]] [[administration]], as well as that for the six [[associated]] [[spheres]] and their tributary worlds. And it should be recorded that they have never [[abused]] their [[prerogatives]]; not once throughout all the [[superuniverse]] of [[Orvonton]] have these Melchizedek Sons ever [[betrayed]] their [[trust]]. They are the [[hope]] of every [[universe]] [[group]] which [[aspires]] to [[self-government]]; they are the [[pattern]] and the [[teachers]] of [[self-government]] to all the [[spheres]] of [[Nebadon]]. All orders of [[intelligent]] [[beings]], superiors from above and subordinates from below, are wholehearted in their [[praise]] of the [[government]] of the [[Melchizedeks]].

35:2.5 These eldest Sons of a [[universe]] are the chief aids of the [[Bright and Morning Star]] in carrying out the [[mandates]] of the [[Creator Son]]. When a [[Melchizedek]] goes to a remote world in the name of [[Gabriel]], he may, for the [[purposes]] of that particular mission, be deputized in the [[name]] of the sender and in that [[event]] will appear on the [[planet]] of assignment with the full [[authority]] of the [[Bright and Morning Star]]. Especially is this true on those [[spheres]] where a higher Son has not yet appeared in the likeness of the [[creatures]] of the realm.

35:2.5 These eldest Sons of a [[universe]] are the chief aids of the [[Bright and Morning Star]] in carrying out the [[mandates]] of the [[Creator Son]]. When a [[Melchizedek]] goes to a remote world in the name of [[Gabriel]], he may, for the [[purposes]] of that particular mission, be deputized in the [[name]] of the sender and in that [[event]] will appear on the [[planet]] of assignment with the full [[authority]] of the [[Bright and Morning Star]]. Especially is this true on those [[spheres]] where a higher Son has not yet appeared in the likeness of the [[creatures]] of the realm.

35:2.6 When a [[Creator Son]] enters upon the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:4._THE_MICHAEL_BESTOWALS bestowal career] on an [[evolutionary world]], he goes alone; but when one of his [[Paradise]] [[brothers]], an [[Avonal Son]], enters upon a bestowal, he is accompanied by the [[Melchizedek]] supporters, twelve in [[number]], who so [[efficiently]] [[contribute]] to the success of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20#20:5._BESTOWAL_OF_THE_PARADISE_SONS_OF_GOD bestowal mission]. They also [[support]] the [[Paradise]] [[Avonals]] on [[magisterial missions]] to the [[inhabited worlds]], and in these assignments the [[Melchizedeks]] are visible to [[mortal]] eyes if the [[Avonal Son]] is also thus [[manifest]].

35:2.6 When a [[Creator Son]] enters upon the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:4._THE_MICHAEL_BESTOWALS bestowal career] on an [[evolutionary world]], he goes alone; but when one of his [[Paradise]] [[brothers]], an [[Avonal Son]], enters upon a bestowal, he is accompanied by the [[Melchizedek]] supporters, twelve in [[number]], who so [[efficiently]] [[contribute]] to the success of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20#20:5._BESTOWAL_OF_THE_PARADISE_SONS_OF_GOD bestowal mission]. They also [[support]] the [[Paradise]] [[Avonals]] on [[magisterial missions]] to the [[inhabited worlds]], and in these assignments the [[Melchizedeks]] are visible to [[mortal]] eyes if the [[Avonal Son]] is also thus [[manifest]].

35:2.7 There is no [[phase]] of [[planetary]] [[spiritual]] need to which they do not [[minister]]. They are the [[teachers]] who so often win whole worlds of advanced life to the final and full [[recognition]] of the [[Creator Son]] and his [[Paradise Father]].

35:2.7 There is no [[phase]] of [[planetary]] [[spiritual]] need to which they do not [[minister]]. They are the [[teachers]] who so often win whole worlds of advanced life to the final and full [[recognition]] of the [[Creator Son]] and his [[Paradise Father]].

==35:3. THE MELCHIZEDEK WORLDS==     

==35:3. THE MELCHIZEDEK WORLDS==     

35:3.1 The [[Melchizedeks]] occupy a world of their own near [[Salvington]], the [[universe]] [[headquarters]]. This [[sphere]], by name ''Melchizedek'', is the pilot world of the [[Salvington]] circuit of seventy primary spheres, each of which is encircled by six tributary spheres [[devoted]] to specialized activities. These [[marvelous]] spheres—seventy primaries and 420 tributaries—are often spoken of as the [[Melchizedek University]]. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE Ascending mortals] from all the [[constellations]] of [[Nebadon]] pass through [[training]] on all 490 worlds in the acquirement of residential [[status]] on [[Salvington]]. But the [[education]] of ascenders is only one [[phase]] of the manifold [[activities]] taking place on the [[Salvington]] cluster of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural spheres].

35:3.1 The [[Melchizedeks]] occupy a world of their own near [[Salvington]], the [[universe]] [[headquarters]]. This [[sphere]], by name ''Melchizedek'', is the pilot world of the [[Salvington]] circuit of seventy primary spheres, each of which is encircled by six tributary spheres [[devoted]] to specialized activities. These [[marvelous]] spheres—seventy primaries and 420 tributaries—are often spoken of as the [[Melchizedek University]]. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE Ascending mortals] from all the [[constellations]] of [[Nebadon]] pass through [[training]] on all 490 worlds in the acquirement of residential [[status]] on [[Salvington]]. But the [[education]] of ascenders is only one [[phase]] of the manifold [[activities]] taking place on the [[Salvington]] cluster of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural spheres].

35:3.2 The 490 spheres of the [[Salvington]] [[circuit]] are divided into ten [[groups]], each containing [[seven]] primary and forty-two tributary spheres. Each of these [[groups]] is under the general supervision of some one of the major orders of universe life. The first group, [[embracing]] the pilot world and the next six primary spheres in the encircling [[planetary]] [[procession]], is under the supervision of the [[Melchizedeks]]. These Melchizedek worlds are:

35:3.2 The 490 spheres of the [[Salvington]] [[circuit]] are divided into ten [[groups]], each containing [[seven]] primary and forty-two tributary spheres. Each of these [[groups]] is under the general supervision of some one of the major orders of universe life. The first group, [[embracing]] the pilot world and the next six primary spheres in the encircling [[planetary]] [[procession]], is under the supervision of the [[Melchizedeks]]. These Melchizedek worlds are:

35:3.3 The six tributary worlds of each of these [[Melchizedek]] [[spheres]] are [[devoted]] to [[activities]] germane to the [[work]] of the associated primary sphere.

35:3.3 The six tributary worlds of each of these [[Melchizedek]] [[spheres]] are [[devoted]] to [[activities]] germane to the [[work]] of the associated primary sphere.

35:3.4 The pilot world, the sphere [[Melchizedek]], is the common meeting ground for all [[beings]] who are engaged in educating and spiritualizing the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals] of [[time and space]]. To an ascender this world is probably the most interesting place in all [[Nebadon]]. All [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE evolutionary mortals] who [[graduate]] from their [[constellation]] [[training]] are destined to land on ''Melchizedek'', where they are initiated into the [[regime]] of the [[disciplines]] and [[spirit]] [[progression]] of the [[Salvington]] [[educational]] [[system]]. And never will you forget your [[reactions]] to the first day of life on this [[unique]] world, not even after you have reached your [[Paradise]] destination.

35:3.4 The pilot world, the sphere [[Melchizedek]], is the common meeting ground for all [[beings]] who are engaged in educating and spiritualizing the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals] of [[time and space]]. To an ascender this world is probably the most interesting place in all [[Nebadon]]. All [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE evolutionary mortals] who [[graduate]] from their [[constellation]] [[training]] are destined to land on ''Melchizedek'', where they are initiated into the [[regime]] of the [[disciplines]] and [[spirit]] [[progression]] of the [[Salvington]] [[educational]] [[system]]. And never will you forget your [[reactions]] to the first day of life on this [[unique]] world, not even after you have reached your [[Paradise]] destination.

35:3.5 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE Ascending mortals] maintain [[Home|residence]] on the Melchizedek world while pursuing their [[training]] on the six encircling [[planets]] of specialized [[education]]. And this same [[method]] is adhered to throughout their [[sojourn]] on the seventy cultural worlds, the primary spheres of the [[Salvington]] circuit.

35:3.5 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE Ascending mortals] maintain [[Home|residence]] on the Melchizedek world while pursuing their [[training]] on the six encircling [[planets]] of specialized [[education]]. And this same [[method]] is adhered to throughout their [[sojourn]] on the seventy cultural worlds, the primary spheres of the [[Salvington]] circuit.

35:3.6 Many [[diverse]] [[activities]] occupy the [[time]] of the numerous [[beings]] who reside on the six tributary worlds of the ''Melchizedek'' [[sphere]], but as concerns the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals], these [[satellites]] are [[devoted]] to the following special [[phases]] of [[study]]:

35:3.6 Many [[diverse]] [[activities]] occupy the [[time]] of the numerous [[beings]] who reside on the six tributary worlds of the ''Melchizedek'' [[sphere]], but as concerns the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals], these [[satellites]] are [[devoted]] to the following special [[phases]] of [[study]]:

*1. 35:3.7 ''Sphere number one'' is occupied with the review of the initial [[planetary]] life of the ascending [[mortals]]. This [[work]] is carried on in classes [[composed]] of those who hail from a given world of [[mortal]] [[origin]]. Those from [[Urantia]] pursue such an experiential review together.

*1. 35:3.7 ''Sphere number one'' is occupied with the review of the initial [[planetary]] life of the ascending [[mortals]]. This [[work]] is carried on in classes [[composed]] of those who hail from a given world of [[mortal]] [[origin]]. Those from [[Urantia]] pursue such an experiential review together.

*2. 35:3.8 The special [[work]] of ''sphere number two'' consists in a similar review of the [[experiences]] passed through on the [[mansion worlds]] encircling the premier [[satellite]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_46 local system headquarters].

*2. 35:3.8 The special [[work]] of ''sphere number two'' consists in a similar review of the [[experiences]] passed through on the [[mansion worlds]] encircling the premier [[satellite]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_46 local system headquarters].

*3. 35:3.9 The reviews of this sphere pertain to the [[sojourn]] on the [[Jerusem|capital]] of the [[local system]] and [[embrace]] the activities of the remainder of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds] of the [Jerusem|system headquarters] cluster.

*3. 35:3.9 The reviews of this sphere pertain to the [[sojourn]] on the [[Jerusem|capital]] of the [[local system]] and [[embrace]] the activities of the remainder of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural worlds] of the [Jerusem|system headquarters] cluster.

*4. 35:3.10 The ''fourth sphere'' is occupied with a review of the [[experiences]] of the seventy tributary worlds of the [[constellation]] and of their associated spheres.

*4. 35:3.10 The ''fourth sphere'' is occupied with a review of the [[experiences]] of the seventy tributary worlds of the [[constellation]] and of their associated spheres.

*5. 35:3.11 On the'' fifth sphere'' there is conducted the review of the [[ascendant]] [[sojourn]] on the [[Edentia|constellation headquarters]] world.

*5. 35:3.11 On the'' fifth sphere'' there is conducted the review of the [[ascendant]] [[sojourn]] on the [[Edentia|constellation headquarters]] world.

35:3.14 In the ''Melchizedek College of Spiritual Endowment'' all orders—even the [[Paradise]] orders—of the [[Sons of God]] [[co-operate]] with the [[Melchizedek]] and the [[seraphic]] [[teachers]] in [[training]] the hosts who go forth as evangels of [[destiny]], proclaiming [[spiritual]] [[liberty]] and divine sonship even to the remote worlds of the [[universe]]. This particular school of the [[Melchizedek University]] is an exclusive [[universe]] [[institution]]; student visitors are not received from other realms.

35:3.14 In the ''Melchizedek College of Spiritual Endowment'' all orders—even the [[Paradise]] orders—of the [[Sons of God]] [[co-operate]] with the [[Melchizedek]] and the [[seraphic]] [[teachers]] in [[training]] the hosts who go forth as evangels of [[destiny]], proclaiming [[spiritual]] [[liberty]] and divine sonship even to the remote worlds of the [[universe]]. This particular school of the [[Melchizedek University]] is an exclusive [[universe]] [[institution]]; student visitors are not received from other realms.

35:3.15 The highest [[course]] of [[training]] in [[universe]] [[administration]] is given by the [[Melchizedeks]] on their home world. This ''College of High Ethics'' is presided over by the [[original]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:1._THE_FATHER_MELCHIZEDEK Father Melchizedek]. It is to these schools that the various universes send exchange students. While the young [[universe]] of [[Nebadon]] stands low in the [[scale]] of [[universes]] as regards [[spiritual]] [[achievement]] and high [[ethical]] [[development]], nevertheless, our [[administrative]] [[Challenge|troubles]] have so turned the whole [[universe]] into a vast clinic for other near-by [[creations]] that the Melchizedek colleges are thronged with student visitors and [[observers]] from other realms. Besides the immense [[group]] of local registrants there are always upward of one hundred thousand foreign students in attendance upon the [[Melchizedek schools]], for the order of [[Melchizedeks]] in [[Nebadon]] is renowned throughout all [[Splandon]].

35:3.15 The highest [[course]] of [[training]] in [[universe]] [[administration]] is given by the [[Melchizedeks]] on their home world. This ''College of High Ethics'' is presided over by the [[original]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:1._THE_FATHER_MELCHIZEDEK Father Melchizedek]. It is to these schools that the various universes send exchange students. While the young [[universe]] of [[Nebadon]] stands low in the [[scale]] of [[universes]] as regards [[spiritual]] [[achievement]] and high [[ethical]] [[development]], nevertheless, our [[administrative]] [[Challenge|troubles]] have so turned the whole [[universe]] into a vast clinic for other near-by [[creations]] that the Melchizedek colleges are thronged with student visitors and [[observers]] from other realms. Besides the immense [[group]] of local registrants there are always upward of one hundred thousand foreign students in attendance upon the [[Melchizedek schools]], for the order of [[Melchizedeks]] in [[Nebadon]] is renowned throughout all [[Splandon]].

==35:4. SPECIAL WORK OF THE MELCHIZEDEKS==   

==35:4. SPECIAL WORK OF THE MELCHIZEDEKS==   

35:4.1 A highly specialized branch of [[Melchizedek]] [[activities]] has to do with the supervision of the [[progressive]] [[morontia]] [[career]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals]. Much of this [[training]] is conducted by the patient and [[wise]] [[seraphic]] ministers, [[assisted]] by [[mortals]] who have [[ascended]] to [[relatively]] higher levels of [[universe]] [[attainment]], but all of this [[educational]] [[work]] is under the general supervision of the [[Melchizedeks]] in [[association]] with the [[Trinity Teacher Sons]].

35:4.1 A highly specialized branch of [[Melchizedek]] [[activities]] has to do with the supervision of the [[progressive]] [[morontia]] [[career]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals]. Much of this [[training]] is conducted by the patient and [[wise]] [[seraphic]] ministers, [[assisted]] by [[mortals]] who have [[ascended]] to [[relatively]] higher levels of [[universe]] [[attainment]], but all of this [[educational]] [[work]] is under the general supervision of the [[Melchizedeks]] in [[association]] with the [[Trinity Teacher Sons]].

35:4.2 While the [[Melchizedek]] orders are chiefly [[devoted]] to the vast [[educational]] system and experiential [[training]] [[regime]] of the [[local universe]], they also [[function]] in [[unique]] assignments and in unusual [[circumstances]]. In an evolving universe [[eventually]] [[embracing]] approximately ten million [[inhabited worlds]], many [[things]] out of the ordinary are [[destined]] to happen, and it is in such [[emergencies]] that the [[Melchizedeks]] [[act]]. On [[Edentia]], your [[constellation]] [[headquarters]], they are known as [[emergency]] Sons. They are always ready to [[serve]] in all exigencies—[[physical]], [[intellectual]], or [[spiritual]]—whether on a [[planet]], in a [[the System|system]], in a [[constellation]], or in the [[Nebadon|universe]]. Whenever and wherever special help is needed, there you will find one or more of the Melchizedek Sons.

35:4.2 While the [[Melchizedek]] orders are chiefly [[devoted]] to the vast [[educational]] system and experiential [[training]] [[regime]] of the [[local universe]], they also [[function]] in [[unique]] assignments and in unusual [[circumstances]]. In an evolving universe [[eventually]] [[embracing]] approximately ten million [[inhabited worlds]], many [[things]] out of the ordinary are [[destined]] to happen, and it is in such [[emergencies]] that the [[Melchizedeks]] [[act]]. On [[Edentia]], your [[constellation]] [[headquarters]], they are known as [[emergency]] Sons. They are always ready to [[serve]] in all exigencies—[[physical]], [[intellectual]], or [[spiritual]]—whether on a [[planet]], in a [[the System|system]], in a [[constellation]], or in the [[Nebadon|universe]]. Whenever and wherever special help is needed, there you will find one or more of the Melchizedek Sons.

==35:7. THE VORONDADEK WORLDS==   

==35:7. THE VORONDADEK WORLDS==   

35:7.1 The second group of seven worlds in the circuit of seventy primary spheres surrounding Salvington comprise the Vorondadek planets. Each of these spheres, with its six encircling satellites, is devoted to a special phase of Vorondadek activities. On these forty-nine realms the ascending mortals secure the acme of their education respecting universe legislation.

35:7.1 The second [[group]] of [[seven]] worlds in the [[circuit]] of seventy primary [[spheres]] surrounding [[Salvington]] comprise the [[Vorondadek]] [[planets]]. Each of these [[spheres]], with its six encircling [[satellites]], is [[devoted]] to a special [[phase]] of [[Vorondadek]] [[activities]]. On these forty-nine realms the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals] [[secure]] the [[acme]] of their [[education]] respecting [[universe]] [[legislation]].

35:7.2 The ascending mortals have observed the legislative assemblies as they functioned on the headquarters worlds of the constellations, but here on these Vorondadek worlds they participate in the enactment of the actual general legislation of the local universe under the tutelage of the senior Vorondadeks. Such enactments are designed to co-ordinate the varied pronouncements of the autonomous legislative assemblies of the one hundred constellations. The instruction to be had in the Vorondadek schools is unexcelled even on Uversa. This training is progressive, extending from the first sphere, with supplemental work on its six satellites, on up through the remaining six primary spheres and their associated satellite groups.

35:7.2 The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals] have [[observed]] the [[legislative]] assemblies as they [[functioned]] on the [[headquarters]] worlds of the [[constellations]], but here on these [[Vorondadek]] worlds they [[participate]] in the enactment of the [[actual]] general [[legislation]] of the [[local universe]] under the [[tutelage]] of the senior [[Vorondadeks]]. Such enactments are [[designed]] to [[co-ordinate]] the varied pronouncements of the [[autonomous]] legislative assemblies of the one hundred [[constellations]]. The instruction to be had in the [[Vorondadek]] schools is unexcelled even on [[Uversa]]. This [[training]] is [[progressive]], extending from the first sphere, with supplemental [[work]] on its six [[satellites]], on up through the remaining six primary spheres and their [[associated]] [[satellite]] [[groups]].

35:7.3 The ascending pilgrims will be introduced to numerous new activities on these worlds of study and practical work. We are not forbidden to undertake the revelation of these new and undreamed-of pursuits, but we despair of being able to portray these undertakings to the material mind of mortal beings. We are without words to convey the meanings of these supernal activities, and there are no analogous human engagements which might be utilized as illustrations of these new occupations of the ascending mortals as they pursue their studies on these forty-nine worlds. And many other activities, not a part of the ascendant regime, are centered on these Vorondadek worlds of the Salvington circuit.

35:7.3 The [[ascending]] [[pilgrims]] will be introduced to numerous new [[activities]] on these worlds of [[study]] and [[practical]] [[work]]. We are not forbidden to undertake the [[revelation]] of these new and undreamed-of pursuits, but we despair of being able to portray these undertakings to the [[material]] [[mind]] of [[mortal]] [[beings]]. We are without [[words]] to convey the [[meanings]] of these [[supernal]] activities, and there are no [[analogous]] [[human]] engagements which might be utilized as [[illustrations]] of these new occupations of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals] as they pursue their [[studies]] on these forty-nine worlds. And many other activities, not a part of the [[ascendant]] [[regime]], are centered on these [[Vorondadek]] worlds of the [[Salvington]] [[circuit]].

==35:8. THE LANONANDEK SONS==   

==35:8. THE LANONANDEK SONS==   

35:8.1 After the creation of the Vorondadeks, the Creator Son and the Universe Mother Spirit unite for the purpose of bringing into existence the third order of universe sonship, the Lanonandeks. Although occupied with varied tasks connected with the system administrations, they are best known as System Sovereigns, the rulers of the local systems, and as Planetary Princes, the administrative heads of the inhabited worlds.

35:8.1 After the [[creation]] of the [[Vorondadeks]], the [[Creator Son]] and the [[Universe Mother Spirit]] [[unite]] for the [[purpose]] of bringing into [[existence]] the third order of universe sonship, the [[Lanonandeks]]. Although occupied with varied tasks [[connected]] with [[the system]] [[administrations]], they are best known as [[System Sovereigns]], the rulers of the [[local systems]], and as [[Planetary Princes]], the administrative heads of the [[inhabited worlds]].

35:8.2 Being a later and lower—as concerns divinity levels—order of sonship creation, these beings were required to pass through certain courses of training on the Melchizedek worlds in preparation for subsequent service. They were the first students in the Melchizedek University and were classified and certified by their Melchizedek teachers and examiners according to ability, personality, and attainment.

35:8.2 Being a later and lower—as concerns [[divinity]] levels—order of sonship [[creation]], these [[beings]] were required to pass through certain [[courses]] of [[training]] on the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:3._THE_MELCHIZEDEK_WORLDS Melchizedek worlds] in [[preparation]] for subsequent [[service]]. They were the first students in the [[Melchizedek University]] and were [[classified]] and certified by their [[Melchizedek]] [[teachers]] and examiners according to [[ability]], [[personality]], and [[attainment]].

35:8.3 The universe of Nebadon began its existence with exactly twelve million Lanonandeks, and when they had passed through the Melchizedek sphere, they were divided in the final tests into three classes:

35:8.3 The [[universe]] of [[Nebadon]] began its [[existence]] with exactly twelve million [[Lanonandeks]], and when they had passed through the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:3._THE_MELCHIZEDEK_WORLDS Melchizedek sphere], they were divided in the final tests into three classes:

*1. 35:8.4 1. Primary Lanonandeks. Of the highest rank there were 709,841. These are the Sons designated as System Sovereigns and assistants to the supreme councils of the constellations and as counselors in the higher administrative work of the universe.

*1. 35:8.4 1. ''Primary Lanonandeks''. Of the highest rank there were 709,841. These are the Sons designated as [[System Sovereigns]] and assistants to the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_43#43:2._THE_CONSTELLATION_GOVERNMENT supreme councils] of the [[constellations]] and as [[counselors]] in the higher [[administrative]] [[work]] of the [[universe]].

*2. 35:8.5 2. Secondary Lanonandeks. Of this order emerging from Melchizedek there were 10,234,601. They are assigned as Planetary Princes and to the reserves of that order.

*2. 35:8.5 2. ''Secondary Lanonandeks''. Of this order emerging from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_35#35:3._THE_MELCHIZEDEK_WORLDS Melchizedek] there were 10,234,601. They are assigned as [[Planetary Princes]] and to the reserves of that order.

*3. 35:8.6 3. Tertiary Lanonandeks. This group contained 1,055,558. These Sons function as subordinate assistants, messengers, custodians, commissioners, observers, and prosecute the miscellaneous duties of a system and its component worlds.

*3. 35:8.6 3. ''Tertiary Lanonandeks''. This group contained 1,055,558. These Sons function as subordinate assistants, [[messengers]], custodians, commissioners, [[observers]], and prosecute the miscellaneous [[duties]] of a system and its component worlds.

35:8.7 It is not possible, as it is with evolutionary beings, for these Sons to progress from one group to another. When subjected to the Melchizedek training, when once tested and classified, they serve continuously in the rank assigned. Neither do these Sons engage in reproduction; their number in the universe is stationary.

35:8.7 It is not possible, as it is with [[evolutionary]] [[beings]], for these Sons to [[progress]] from one [[group]] to another. When subjected to the [[Melchizedek]] [[training]], when once tested and [[classified]], they serve continuously in the rank assigned. Neither do these Sons engage in [[reproduction]]; their [[number]] in the universe is stationary.

35:8.8 In round numbers the Lanonandek order of Sons is classified on Salvington as follows:

35:8.8 In round numbers the [[Lanonandek]] order of Sons is classified on [[Salvington]] as follows:

*1. Universe Co-ordinators and Constellation Counselors. 100,000

*1. Universe Co-ordinators and Constellation Counselors.. 100,000

*2. System Sovereigns and Assistants........... 600,000

*2. System Sovereigns and Assistants................................. 600,000

*3. Planetary Princes and Reserves...........10,000,000

*3. Planetary Princes and Reserves................................10,000,000

*4. Messenger Corps................... 400,000

*4. Messenger Corps.......................................................... 400,000

*5. Custodians and Recorders............... 100,000

*5. Custodians and Recorders............................................ 100,000

*6. Reserve Corps.................... 800,000

*6. Reserve Corps.............................................................. 800,000

35:8.9 Since Lanonandeks are a somewhat lower order of sonship than the Melchizedeks and the Vorondadeks, they are of even greater service in the subordinate units of the universe, for they are capable of drawing nearer the lower creatures of the intelligent races. They also stand in greater danger of going astray, of departing from the acceptable technique of universe government. But these Lanonandeks, especially the primary order, are the most able and versatile of all local universe administrators. In executive ability they are excelled only by Gabriel and his unrevealed associates.

35:8.9 Since [[Lanonandeks]] are a somewhat lower order of sonship than the [[Melchizedeks]] and the [[Vorondadeks]], they are of even greater [[service]] in the subordinate [[units]] of the [[universe]], for they are capable of drawing nearer the lower [[creatures]] of the [[intelligent]] [[races]]. They also stand in greater danger of going astray, of departing from the acceptable [[technique]] of [[universe]] [[government]]. But these [[Lanonandeks]], especially the primary order, are the most able and [[versatile]] of all [[local universe]] [[administrators]]. In [[executive]] [[ability]] they are excelled only by [[Gabriel]] and his [[unrevealed]] [[associates]].

==35:9. THE LANONANDEK RULERS==     

==35:9. THE LANONANDEK RULERS==     

35:9.1 The Lanonandeks are the continuous rulers of the planets and the rotating sovereigns of the systems. Such a Son now rules on Jerusem, the headquarters of your local system of inhabited worlds.

35:9.1 The [[Lanonandeks]] are the [[continuous]] rulers of the [[planets]] and the rotating [[sovereigns]] of [[the systems]]. Such a Son now rules on [[Jerusem]], the [[headquarters]] of your [[local system]] of [[inhabited worlds]].

35:9.2 The System Sovereigns rule in commissions of two or three on the headquarters of each system of inhabited worlds. The Constellation Father names one of these Lanonandeks as chief every dekamillennium. Sometimes no change in the head of the trio is made, the matter being entirely optional with the constellation rulers. System governments do not suddenly change in personnel unless a tragedy of some sort occurs.

35:9.2 The [[System Sovereigns]] rule in commissions of two or three on the [[headquarters]] of each system of [[inhabited worlds]]. The [[Constellation Father]] names one of these [[Lanonandeks]] as chief every dekamillennium. Sometimes no [[change]] in the head of the trio is made, the matter being entirely [[optional]] with the [[constellation]] rulers. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_45#45:3._THE_SYSTEM_GOVERNMENT System governments] do not suddenly [[change]] in personnel unless a [[tragedy]] of some sort occurs.

35:9.3 When System Sovereigns or assistants are recalled, their places are filled by selections made by the supreme council located on the constellation headquarters from the reserves of that order, a group which is larger on Edentia than the average indicated.

35:9.3 When [[System Sovereigns]] or assistants are recalled, their places are filled by selections made by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_43#43:2._THE_CONSTELLATION_GOVERNMENT supreme council located on the constellation headquarters] from the reserves of that order, a [[group]] which is larger on [[Edentia]] than the average indicated.

35:9.4 The supreme Lanonandek councils are stationed on the various constellation headquarters. Such a body is presided over by the senior Most High associate of the Constellation Father, while the junior associate supervises the reserves of the secondary order.

35:9.4 The supreme [[Lanonandek]] [[councils]] are stationed on the various [[constellation]] [[headquarters]]. Such a [[body]] is presided over by the senior [[Most High]] [[associate]] of the [[Constellation Father]], while the junior associate supervises the reserves of the secondary order.

35:9.5 The System Sovereigns are true to their names; they are well-nigh sovereign in the local affairs of the inhabited worlds. They are almost paternal in their direction of the Planetary Princes, the Material Sons, and the ministering spirits. The personal grasp of the sovereign is all but complete. These rulers are not supervised by Trinity observers from the central universe. They are the executive division of the local universe, and as custodians of the enforcement of legislative mandates and as executives for the application of judicial verdicts, they present the one place in all universe administration where personal disloyalty to the will of the Michael Son could most easily and readily intrench itself and seek to assert itself.

35:9.5 The [[System Sovereigns]] are true to their [[names]]; they are well-nigh sovereign in the local affairs of the [[inhabited worlds]]. They are almost [[paternal]] in their direction of the [[Planetary Princes]], the [[Material Sons]], and the [[ministering spirits]]. The [[personal]] grasp of the sovereign is all but complete. These rulers are not supervised by [[Trinity]] [[observers]] from the [[central universe]]. They are the [[executive]] division of the [[local universe]], and as custodians of the enforcement of [[legislative]] [[mandates]] and as [[executives]] for the [[application]] of [[judicial]] [[verdicts]], they present the one place in all [[universe]] [[administration]] where [[personal]] disloyalty to the will of the [[Creator Son|Michael Son]] could most easily and readily intrench itself and seek to assert itself.

35:9.6 Our local universe has been unfortunate in that over seven hundred Sons of the Lanonandek order have rebelled against the universe government, thus precipitating confusion in several systems and on numerous planets. Of this entire number of failures only three were System Sovereigns; practically all of these Sons belonged to the second and third orders, Planetary Princes and tertiary Lanonandeks.

35:9.6 Our [[local universe]] has been unfortunate in that over seven hundred Sons of the [[Lanonandek]] order have [[rebelled]] against the universe [[government]], thus precipitating [[confusion]] in several [[the System|systems]] and on numerous [[planets]]. Of this entire [[number]] of [[failures]] only three were [[System Sovereigns]]; practically all of these Sons belonged to the second and third orders, [[Planetary Princes]] and tertiary Lanonandeks.

35:9.7 The large number of these Sons who have lapsed from integrity does not indicate any fault in creatorship. They could have been made divinely perfect, but they were so created that they might better understand, and draw near to, the evolutionary creatures dwelling on the worlds of time and space.

35:9.7 The large number of these Sons who have lapsed from [[integrity]] does not indicate any fault in creatorship. They could have been made [[divinely]] [[perfect]], but they were so created that they might better [[understand]], and draw near to, the [[evolutionary]] [[creatures]] dwelling on the worlds of [[time and space]].

35:9.8 Of all the local universes in Orvonton, our universe has, with the exception of '''''Henselon''''', lost the largest number of this order of Sons. On Uversa it is the consensus that we have had so much administrative trouble in Nebadon because our Sons of the Lanonandek order have been created with such a large degree of personal liberty in choosing and planning. I do not make this observation by way of criticism. The Creator of our universe has full authority and power to do this. It is the contention of our high rulers that, while such free-choosing Sons make excessive trouble in the earlier ages of the universe, when things are fully sifted and finally settled, the gains of higher loyalty and fuller volitional service on the part of these thoroughly tested Sons will far more than compensate for the confusion and tribulations of earlier times.

35:9.8 Of all the [[local universes]] in [[Orvonton]], our universe has, with the exception of '''''Henselon''''', lost the largest [[number]] of this order of Sons. On [[Uversa]] it is the [[consensus]] that we have had so much [[administrative]] trouble in [[Nebadon]] because our Sons of the Lanonandek order have been created with such a large [[degree]] of [[personal]] [[liberty]] in [[choosing]] and [[planning]]. I do not make this [[observation]] by way of [[criticism]]. The [[Creator Son|Creator]] of our [[universe]] has full [[authority]] and [[power]] to do this. It is the contention of our high rulers that, while such free-choosing Sons make excessive trouble in the earlier ages of the universe, when things are fully sifted and finally settled, the gains of higher [[loyalty]] and fuller [[volitional]] [[service]] on the part of these thoroughly tested Sons will far more than [[compensate]] for the [[confusion]] and [[Turbulence|tribulations]] of earlier times.

35:9.9 In the event of rebellion on a system headquarters, a new sovereign is usually installed within a comparatively short time, but not so on the individual planets. They are the component units of the material creation, and creature free will is a factor in the final adjudication of all such problems. Successor Planetary Princes are designated for isolated worlds, planets whose princes of authority may have gone astray, but they do not assume active rulership of such worlds until the results of insurrection are partially overcome and removed by the remedial measures adopted by the Melchizedeks and other ministering personalities. Rebellion by a Planetary Prince instantly isolates his planet; the local spiritual circuits are immediately severed. Only a bestowal Son can re-establish interplanetary lines of communication on such a spiritually isolated world.

35:9.9 In the [[event]] of [[rebellion]] on a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_46 system headquarters], a new [[sovereign]] is usually installed within a comparatively short time, but not so on the [[individual]] [[planets]]. They are the component [[units]] of the [[material]] [[creation]], and [[creature]] [[free will]] is a factor in the final [[adjudication]] of all such problems. Successor [[Planetary Princes]] are designated for [[isolated]] worlds, [[planets]] whose princes of [[authority]] may have gone astray, but they do not [[assume]] active rulership of such worlds until the results of insurrection are partially overcome and removed by the remedial measures adopted by the [[Melchizedeks]] and other ministering [[personalities]]. [[Rebellion]] by a [[Planetary Prince]] instantly [[isolates]] his [[planet]]; the local [[spiritual]] [[circuits]] are [[immediately]] severed. Only a [[bestowal Son]] can re-establish [[interplanetary]] lines of [[communication]] on such a [[spiritually]] [[isolated]] world.

35:9.10 There exists a plan for saving these wayward and unwise Sons, and many have availed themselves of this merciful provision; but never again may they function in those positions wherein they defaulted. After rehabilitation they are assigned to custodial duties and to departments of physical administration.

35:9.10 There exists a plan for saving these wayward and unwise Sons, and many have availed themselves of this [[merciful]] provision; but never again may they [[function]] in those positions wherein they [[defaulted]]. After rehabilitation they are assigned to custodial duties and to departments of [[physical]] [[administration]].

==35:10. THE LANONANDEK WORLDS==  

==35:10. THE LANONANDEK WORLDS==  

35:10.1 The third group of seven worlds in the Salvington circuit of seventy planets, with their respective forty-two satellites, constitute the Lanonandek cluster of administrative spheres. On these realms the experienced Lanonandeks belonging to the ex-System Sovereign corps officiate as administrative teachers of the ascending pilgrims and the seraphic hosts. The evolutionary mortals observe the system administrators at work on the system capitals, but here they participate in the actual co-ordination of the administrative pronouncements of the ten thousand local systems.

35:10.1 The [[Three|third]] [[group]] of [[seven]] worlds in the [[Salvington]] circuit of seventy planets, with their respective forty-two [[satellites]], [[constitute]] the Lanonandek cluster of [[administrative]] [[spheres]]. On these realms the [[experienced]] [[Lanonandeks]] belonging to the ex-[[System Sovereign]] corps officiate as [[administrative]] [[teachers]] of the [[ascending]] [[pilgrims]] and the [[seraphic hosts]]. The [[evolutionary]] [[mortals]] [[observe]] [[the system]] [[administrators]] at [[work]] on the [[Jerusem|system capitals]], but here they [[participate]] in the [[actual]] [[co-ordination]] of the [[administrative]] pronouncements of the ten thousand [[local systems]].

35:10.2 These administrative schools of the local universe are supervised by a corps of Lanonandek Sons who have had long experience as System Sovereigns and as constellation counselors. These executive colleges are excelled only by the administrative schools of Ensa.

35:10.2 These [[administrative]] schools of the [[local universe]] are supervised by a corps of [[Lanonandek]] Sons who have had long [[experience]] as [[System Sovereign]]s and as [[constellation]] [[counselors]]. These [[executive]] colleges are excelled only by the [[administrative]] schools of [[Ensa]].

35:10.3 While serving as training spheres for ascending mortals, the Lanonandek worlds are the centers for extensive undertakings having to do with the normal and routine administrative operations of the universe. All the way in to Paradise the ascending pilgrims pursue their studies in the practical schools of applied knowledge—actual training in really doing the things they are being taught. The universe educational system sponsored by the Melchizedeks is practical, progressive, meaningful, and experiential. It embraces training in things material, intellectual, morontial, and spiritual.

35:10.3 While serving as [[training]] [[spheres]] for [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending mortals], the [[Lanonandek]] worlds are the [[centers]] for extensive undertakings having to do with the [[normal]] and routine [[administrative]] operations of the [[universe]]. All the way in to [[Paradise]] the [[ascending]] [[pilgrims]] pursue their [[studies]] in the [[practical]] schools of applied [[knowledge]]—[[actual]] [[training]] in really doing the [[things]] they are being taught. The [[universe]] [[educational]] [[system]] sponsored by the [[Melchizedeks]] is [[practical]], [[progressive]], [[meaningful]], and [[experiential]]. It [[embraces]] [[training]] in [[things]] [[material]], [[intellectual]], [[morontial]], and [[spiritual]].

35:10.4 It is in connection with these administrative spheres of the Lanonandeks that most of the salvaged Sons of that order serve as custodians and directors of planetary affairs. And these defaulting Planetary Princes and their associates in rebellion who choose to accept the proffered rehabilitation will continue to serve in these routine capacities, at least until the universe of Nebadon is settled in light and life.

35:10.4 It is in [[connection]] with these [[administrative]] [[spheres]] of the [[Lanonandeks]] that most of the salvaged Sons of that order serve as custodians and directors of [[planetary]] affairs. And these [[defaulting]] [[Planetary Princes]] and their [[associates]] in [[rebellion]] who choose to [[accept]] the proffered rehabilitation will continue to serve in these routine capacities, at least until the [[universe]] of [[Nebadon]] is settled in [[light and life]].

35:10.5 Many of the Lanonandek Sons in the older systems, however, have established wonderful records of service, administration, and spiritual achievement. They are a noble, faithful, and loyal group, notwithstanding their tendency to fall into error through fallacies of personal liberty and fictions of self-determination.

35:10.5 Many of the [[Lanonandek]] Sons in the older [[the System|systems]], however, have established [[wonderful]] [[records]] of [[service]], [[administration]], and [[spiritual]] [[achievement]]. They are a [[noble]], [[faithful]], and [[loyal]] [[group]], notwithstanding their tendency to fall into [[error]] through [[fallacies]] of [[personal]] [[liberty]] and [[fictions]] of [[self-determination]].

35:10.6 Sponsored by the [[Chief of Archangels]] acting by [[authority]] of [[Gabriel]] of [[Salvington]].

35:10.6 Sponsored by the Chief of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_37#37:3._THE_ARCHANGELS Archangels] acting by [[authority]] of [[Gabriel]] of [[Salvington]].

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