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− | 114:6.1 When the first [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL governor general] arrived on [[Urantia]], concurrent with the outpouring of the [[Spirit of Truth]], he was accompanied by twelve corps of special [[seraphim]], [[Seraphington]] [[graduates]], who were immediately assigned to certain special [[planetary]] [[service]]s. These exalted [[angels]] are known as the ''master seraphim of planetary supervision'' and are, aside from the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_118#118:8._CONTROL_AND_OVERCONTROL overcontrol] of the planetary [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:4._THE_MOST_HIGH_OBSERVER Most High observer], under the [[immediate]] direction of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL resident governor general]. | + | 114:6.1 When the first [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL governor general] arrived on [[Urantia]], concurrent with the outpouring of the [[Spirit of Truth]], he was accompanied by twelve corps of special [[seraphim]], [[Seraphington]] [[graduates]], who were immediately assigned to certain special [[planetary]] [[service]]s. These exalted [[angels]] are known as the ''master seraphim of planetary supervision'' and are, aside from the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_118#118:8._CONTROL_AND_OVERCONTROL overcontrol] of the planetary [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:4._THE_MOST_HIGH_OBSERVER Most High observer], under the [[immediate]] direction of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL resident governor general]. |
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− | 114:6.2 These [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_%28number%29 twelve] groups of [[angels]], while functioning under the general supervision of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL resident governor general], are immediately directed by the seraphic [[council]] of twelve, the acting chiefs of each group. This council also serves as the [[volunteer]] cabinet of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL resident governor general]. | + | 114:6.2 These [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_%28number%29 twelve] groups of [[angels]], while functioning under the general supervision of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL resident governor general], are immediately directed by the seraphic [[council]] of twelve, the acting chiefs of each group. This council also serves as the [[volunteer]] cabinet of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL resident governor general]. |
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− | 114:6.3 As [[planetary]] chief of [[seraphim]], I preside over this council of seraphic chiefs, and I am a volunteer [[supernaphim]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_27_-_Ministry_of_the_Primary_Supernaphim primary order] serving on [[Urantia]] as the successor of the onetime chief of the angelic hosts of the [[planet]] who [[defaulted]] at the time of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_67#67:1._THE_CALIGASTIA_BETRAYAL Caligastia secession]. | + | 114:6.3 As [[planetary]] chief of [[seraphim]], I preside over this council of seraphic chiefs, and I am a volunteer [[supernaphim]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_27_-_Ministry_of_the_Primary_Supernaphim primary order] serving on [[Urantia]] as the successor of the onetime chief of the angelic hosts of the [[planet]] who [[defaulted]] at the time of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_67#67:1._THE_CALIGASTIA_BETRAYAL Caligastia secession]. |
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− | 114:6.4 The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_%28number%29 twelve] corps of the master seraphim of planetary supervision are functional on [[Urantia]] as follows: | + | 114:6.4 The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_%28number%29 twelve] corps of the master seraphim of planetary supervision are functional on [[Urantia]] as follows: |
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− | *1. 114:6.5 ''The epochal angels''. These are the [[angels]] of the current age, the [[dispensation]]al group. These celestial ministers are intrusted with the oversight and direction of the affairs of each [[generation]] as they are designed to fit into the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosaic mosaic] of the age in which they occur. The present corps of epochal angels serving on [[Urantia]] is the third group assigned to the [[planet]] during the current [[dispensation]]. | + | *1. 114:6.5 ''The epochal angels''. These are the [[angels]] of the current age, the [[dispensation]]al group. These celestial ministers are intrusted with the oversight and direction of the affairs of each [[generation]] as they are designed to fit into the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosaic mosaic] of the age in which they occur. The present corps of epochal angels serving on [[Urantia]] is the third group assigned to the [[planet]] during the current [[dispensation]]. |
− | *2. 114:6.6 ''The progress angels''. These [[seraphim]] are intrusted with the task of initiating the [[evolutionary]] [[progress]] of the [[successive]] social ages. They foster the [[development]] of the [[inherent]] progressive trend of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE evolutionary creatures]; they labor incessantly to make things what they ought to be. The group now on [[duty]] is the second to be assigned to the [[planet]]. | + | *2. 114:6.6 ''The progress angels''. These [[seraphim]] are intrusted with the task of initiating the [[evolutionary]] [[progress]] of the [[successive]] social ages. They foster the [[development]] of the [[inherent]] progressive trend of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE evolutionary creatures]; they labor incessantly to make things what they ought to be. The group now on [[duty]] is the second to be assigned to the [[planet]]. |
− | *3. 114:6.7 ''The religious guardians''. These are the "angels of the churches,"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_1] the earnest contenders for that which is and has been. They endeavor to [[maintain]] the [[ideals]] of that which has survived for the sake of the safe [[transit]] of [[moral]] [[values]] from one [[epoch]] to another. They are the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmate checkmates] of the ''angels of progress'', all the while seeking to [[translate]] from one [[generation]] to another the imperishable [[values]] of the old and passing [[forms]] into the new and therefore less stabilized [[patterns]] of [[thought]] and [[conduct]]. These angels do contend for [[spiritual]] [[forms]], but they are not the [[source]] of [[Sectarian|ultrasectarianism]] and meaningless [[controversial]] divisions of professed religionists. The corps now functioning on [[Urantia]] is the fifth thus to serve. | + | *3. 114:6.7 ''The religious guardians''. These are the "angels of the churches,"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_1] the earnest contenders for that which is and has been. They endeavor to [[maintain]] the [[ideals]] of that which has survived for the sake of the safe [[transit]] of [[moral]] [[values]] from one [[epoch]] to another. They are the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmate checkmates] of the ''angels of progress'', all the while seeking to [[translate]] from one [[generation]] to another the imperishable [[values]] of the old and passing [[forms]] into the new and therefore less stabilized [[patterns]] of [[thought]] and [[conduct]]. These angels do contend for [[spiritual]] [[forms]], but they are not the [[source]] of [[Sectarian|ultrasectarianism]] and meaningless [[controversial]] divisions of professed religionists. The corps now functioning on [[Urantia]] is the fifth thus to serve. |
− | *4. 114:6.8 ''The angels of nation life''. These are the "angels of the trumpets,"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_8] directors of the [[political]] [[performances]] of [[Urantia]] national life. The [[group]] now functioning in the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_118#118:8._CONTROL_AND_OVERCONTROL overcontrol] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_relations international relations] is the fourth corps to serve on the [[planet]]. It is particularly through the ministry of this seraphic division that "the Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Daniel#Chapter_4] | + | *4. 114:6.8 ''The angels of nation life''. These are the "angels of the trumpets,"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_8] directors of the [[political]] [[performances]] of [[Urantia]] national life. The [[group]] now functioning in the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_118#118:8._CONTROL_AND_OVERCONTROL overcontrol] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_relations international relations] is the fourth corps to serve on the [[planet]]. It is particularly through the ministry of this seraphic division that "the Most Highs rule in the kingdoms of men."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Daniel#Chapter_4] |
− | *5. 114:6.9 ''The angels of the races''. Those who work for the [[conservation]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_64 evolutionary races of time], regardless of their [[political]] entanglements and religious groupings. On [[Urantia]] there are remnants of nine human races which have commingled and combined into the people of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern modern times]. These [[seraphim]] are closely associated with the ministry of the race commissioners, and the group now on [[Urantia]] is the original corps assigned to the planet soon after the day of [[Pentecost]]. | + | *5. 114:6.9 ''The angels of the races''. Those who work for the [[conservation]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_64 evolutionary races of time], regardless of their [[political]] entanglements and religious groupings. On [[Urantia]] there are remnants of nine human races which have commingled and combined into the people of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern modern times]. These [[seraphim]] are closely associated with the ministry of the race commissioners, and the group now on [[Urantia]] is the original corps assigned to the planet soon after the day of [[Pentecost]]. |
| *6. 114:6.10 ''The angels of the future''. These are the [[projection]] [[angels]], who [[forecast]] a [[future]] age and [[plan]] for the realization of the better things of a new and advancing [[dispensation]]; they are the [[architects]] of the successive eras. The group now on the planet has thus functioned since the beginning of the current [[dispensation]]. | | *6. 114:6.10 ''The angels of the future''. These are the [[projection]] [[angels]], who [[forecast]] a [[future]] age and [[plan]] for the realization of the better things of a new and advancing [[dispensation]]; they are the [[architects]] of the successive eras. The group now on the planet has thus functioned since the beginning of the current [[dispensation]]. |
| *7. 114:6.11 ''The angels of enlightenment''. [[Urantia]] is now receiving the help of the third corps of [[seraphim]] dedicated to the fostering of planetary [[education]]. These [[angels]] are occupied with [[mental]] and [[moral]] [[training]] as it concerns [[individuals]], [[families]], [[groups]], schools, [[communities]], nations, and whole races. | | *7. 114:6.11 ''The angels of enlightenment''. [[Urantia]] is now receiving the help of the third corps of [[seraphim]] dedicated to the fostering of planetary [[education]]. These [[angels]] are occupied with [[mental]] and [[moral]] [[training]] as it concerns [[individuals]], [[families]], [[groups]], schools, [[communities]], nations, and whole races. |
| *8. 114:6.12 ''The angels of health''. These are the seraphic ministers assigned to the [[assistance]] of those [[mortal]] [[agencies]] dedicated to the promotion of [[health]] and the prevention of [[disease]]. The present corps is the sixth group to serve during this [[dispensation]]. | | *8. 114:6.12 ''The angels of health''. These are the seraphic ministers assigned to the [[assistance]] of those [[mortal]] [[agencies]] dedicated to the promotion of [[health]] and the prevention of [[disease]]. The present corps is the sixth group to serve during this [[dispensation]]. |
| *9. 114:6.13 ''The home seraphim''. [[Urantia]] now enjoys the [[services]] of the fifth group of angelic ministers [[dedicated]] to the preservation and advancement of the [[home]], the basic [[institution]] of human [[civilization]]. | | *9. 114:6.13 ''The home seraphim''. [[Urantia]] now enjoys the [[services]] of the fifth group of angelic ministers [[dedicated]] to the preservation and advancement of the [[home]], the basic [[institution]] of human [[civilization]]. |
− | *10. 114:6.14 ''The angels of industry''. This seraphic group is concerned with fostering [[industrial]] [[development]] and improving [[economic]] conditions among the [[Urantia]] peoples. This corps has been seven times changed since the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_120 bestowal of Michael]. | + | *10. 114:6.14 ''The angels of industry''. This seraphic group is concerned with fostering [[industrial]] [[development]] and improving [[economic]] conditions among the [[Urantia]] peoples. This corps has been seven times changed since the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_120 bestowal of Michael]. |
| *11. 114:6.15 ''The angels of diversion''. These are the [[seraphim]] who foster the [[values]] of [[play]], [[humor]], and rest. They ever seek to uplift man's recreational diversions and thus to promote the more profitable utilization of [[human]] [[leisure]]. The present corps is the third of that order to minister on Urantia. | | *11. 114:6.15 ''The angels of diversion''. These are the [[seraphim]] who foster the [[values]] of [[play]], [[humor]], and rest. They ever seek to uplift man's recreational diversions and thus to promote the more profitable utilization of [[human]] [[leisure]]. The present corps is the third of that order to minister on Urantia. |
| *12. 114:6.16 ''The angels of superhuman ministry''. These are the angels of the angels, those [[seraphim]] who are assigned to the ministry of all other [[superhuman]] life on the [[planet]], temporary or permanent. This corps has served since the beginning of the current [[dispensation]]. | | *12. 114:6.16 ''The angels of superhuman ministry''. These are the angels of the angels, those [[seraphim]] who are assigned to the ministry of all other [[superhuman]] life on the [[planet]], temporary or permanent. This corps has served since the beginning of the current [[dispensation]]. |
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− | 114:6.17 When these [[groups]] of ''master seraphim'' disagree in matters of planetary [[policy]] or [[procedure]], their [[differences]] are usually composed by the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL governor general], but all his rulings are subject to [[appeal]] in [[accordance]] with the [[nature]] and [[gravity]] of the issues involved in the disagreement. | + | 114:6.17 When these [[groups]] of ''master seraphim'' disagree in matters of planetary [[policy]] or [[procedure]], their [[differences]] are usually composed by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_114#114:3._THE_RESIDENT_GOVERNOR_GENERAL governor general], but all his rulings are subject to [[appeal]] in [[accordance]] with the [[nature]] and [[gravity]] of the issues involved in the disagreement. |
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| 114:6.18 None of these angelic [[groups]] exercise direct or [[arbitrary]] [[control]] over the domains of their assignment. They cannot fully control the affairs of their respective realms of [[action]], but they can and do so [[manipulate]] planetary conditions and so associate circumstances as favorably to [[influence]] the spheres of [[human]] [[activity]] to which they are attached. | | 114:6.18 None of these angelic [[groups]] exercise direct or [[arbitrary]] [[control]] over the domains of their assignment. They cannot fully control the affairs of their respective realms of [[action]], but they can and do so [[manipulate]] planetary conditions and so associate circumstances as favorably to [[influence]] the spheres of [[human]] [[activity]] to which they are attached. |
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| 114:6.20 But aside from these many means of positive [[action]], the ''master seraphim'' insure planetary [[progress]] against [[vital]] [[jeopardy]] through the mobilization, [[training]], and [[maintenance]] of the [[reserve corps of destiny]]. The chief [[function]] of these reservists is to insure against breakdown of [[evolutionary]] [[progress]]; they are the provisions which the [[celestial]] forces have made against [[surprise]]; they are the guarantees against disaster. | | 114:6.20 But aside from these many means of positive [[action]], the ''master seraphim'' insure planetary [[progress]] against [[vital]] [[jeopardy]] through the mobilization, [[training]], and [[maintenance]] of the [[reserve corps of destiny]]. The chief [[function]] of these reservists is to insure against breakdown of [[evolutionary]] [[progress]]; they are the provisions which the [[celestial]] forces have made against [[surprise]]; they are the guarantees against disaster. |
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