The Strong Ones (Strong in the True Courage and Strength of the Spirit), must precede the "Bright Ones," and prepare the way for them. The Lion-hearted Ones do not wage aggressive war, they are fearless in their advocacy and preparation for the perpetuation of the truths of god, having naught to lose - human life is for work, and sacrifice, if need be: Human riches for use, if possessed or acquired; and if "lost," there is still the Earth and all its Abundance.

They bring no weapons of physical destruction, but are not afraid, if found in the midst of warfare.

Through the "wilderness" of blind human passions and self-seeking, they "make way" for the "little ones," the "shining ones."

O, how they work! O, how they lead those that know how and when to follow!

In the midst of the names, ye are there! In the shadow and darkness, ye are there, ye are there! Leading through stony and thorny paths, ye are there I In the councils and stormy sessions of men, ye are there I Helping the courageous ones who might perish, or whom, perishing in body, ye aid unto the realm beyond earth life.

Lion-hearted Angels of God's strength, ye are here in the midst of all this strife and confusion, this moaning, groaning and oppression; in this swirling and whirling of the dark waters of human existence, ye are here!

The Angels of the "Strength of God" are to be found leading those who fearlessly avow allegiance to the unpopular Truth; who serve Religion by serving a Cause; who interpret the "Word" and the "Will" of God, as handed down from the ages; or, as bursting forth anew, it is declared by them and their co-workers.

Or, if "set apart," they bravely serve in silence or exile, and are strong in Endurance, Faith, and Fortitude. Strength of this kind is to bear, as well as to do.

From the first Incarnation of Vishnu unto Buddha-Guatama (Prince Siddartha), these Strong Ones appeared to declare the Ancient Truth, and keep alive the meaning of the Divine Attainment. From the first Prophets of Israel to Jesus, appeared the Strong Ones who reproved those that deserted the shrine of the "Unseen God," and prepared the way of the Children of Light. Needless to say, this line of Prophets and Seers is broken to the outer gaze, the worldly mind, but ever there were those serving in the Temples or encouraging the People, who, at least, partly knew and would follow these Strong Ones who led toward the Light.

It must not be supposed that these Strong Ones are never in the battlefields of Earth. If there is the place where their strength and courage is most needed, if those to be aided or called together are there, the Angel of the Strength of Truth is among them. The Sword is not their chosen weapon, but when chosen by the rulers of Earth for oppression, the Strong Ones will ever aid those who are true to Truth.