The Primal Angel who revealed mathematics gave the one perfect solution of the method by which the sublime workings of nature are borne forward. From the simplest numerals to the Calculus, is the pathway of mathematical knowledge made glorious; from the infinitesimal vibration of the primal "Electron" to the magnificent array of worlds, systems and Suns - Systems of suns - mathematics has been the Eye by which the mind could bring within its grasp the laws of the movements of all substances in the universe, and, no doubt, the higher chemistry, as well as all the associated or co-related branches of the Science of the physical universe.

The minutest organisms, the petals of the flower, the insect's 136 iridescent wings, reveal mathematical accuracy; and the wonders of the spectrum are repeated in the rainbow tints of the butterfly's wing, - no less than in the glorious Arch of Triumph in the Storm released sky 1

It is not, however, within the scope of these lessons to show what Knowledge has accomplished - but what it is, and to tell of the Angels of revealment and accomplishment

The Concept of all provable knowledge must be from within, from the Soul. The Angel of Knowledge is one who has released that knowledge, by experience, to the practical uses of human life.

"To know because one knows" is the province of an embodied Angel. Sometimes in ordinary life where women are not Angels (except by courtesy and gallantry, and to those who love them), a woman will give as her reason for an assertion, "I know it is so;" when asked for the "why" and the "wherefore" she simply replies: "I know, because I know." This is often from Intuition - from "a priori" knowledge, and in most instances her assertions are found to be correct

But the embodied Angels of knowledge! Ah, how vast their power; how far-reaching and inclusive their influence I All of the world's real knowledge is announced by them.

The cumulative results of all experience; the authority that needs no experiment - no answer to questioning I

Human knowledge may be classified as follows:

Science, Art, Philosophy, Religion.

Science is formulated Knowledge.

Art is the perfect expression (form) of which Beauty is the Soul.

Philosophy is the adjustment of one's mind and life to his highest knowledge.

Religion is the perception of God and the Soul; its expression the manifestation of the perfect Love and Wisdom.

Utility is Science adapted to the common uses of life and may or may not be accompanied and adorned by art.

In the most ancient days of which there is record or tradition at the present time, Science, Religion and such Art as existed were confined to (and preserved in) the cloister, the cave, or the hidden dwelling place of the Scholar, who was also the Priest and Artist.

The Mysteries of Alchemy and Mathematics were thus preserved, not only from the eyes and minds to whom they would convey no meanings, but for the preservation of such appliances and apparatus - crucibles, mathematical instruments, and so forth - as were needed for their study and work. Naturally these Learned and Gifted ones were looked upon with awe and reverence, as indeed they should be, since they held in their keeping the keys to the knowledge of the Universe.

The Story of Prometheus is thus no longer a fable. The Angel of Fire gives to earth's children the most wonderful solvent of her secrets. But the knowledge of it without Love and Wisdom binds man forever to the earth until set free by the Love of the Soul, the Wisdom of the Soul. The Angel of "Alchemy" could reveal all the mysteries of the laboratory only to those who were ready, who could understand.

"With all thy getting, get Understanding."

That must come from the perfected life, the completed sphere of existence.

The "Sacred Flame" of the Persians - still held sacred by the Parsees - was none other than the Symbol of this Divine Spark - this Inner flame that never perishes, and that, fanned often to a flame of Inspiration, reveals the meaning of the God of Light - and by contrast the Shadow - as the light of the sun (fire) reveals the wonder and life of the material Universe.

When Science and Religion (the parents of art) held sway together, many things were made clear by Intuition that were afterward relegated to the domain of "superstition." And Science became (in the periods of Materialists) a body without a soul, an expounding of an automaton without mind or spirit.

This also has frequently occurred under the name of Religion; for when the living, ever present Spirit ceases to inspire because of material blindness, everything becomes sordid, even the Sacred name.