One of the most subtle forms of preservation of Ancient Truth is still to be found in the "Sacred Flame" of the Parsees.

The Angel of Light (Symbolized in the name "Mazda") was also the Creator of the World (not Ormusd, who in two potentialities was the ruler of the Universe).

It has been erroneously supposed that the Parsees, especially those who bore forward the wonderful Truths of the Magi, were "Fire worshippers"; but such was not (is not) the case. The "Enduring Sacred Flame" is a symbol of the Soul Immortal, and of the Infinite "God of Light" and "All Good" (Ormuzd), while the Angels or deities of Light, under various names, bore forward the wonderful Truths revealed by Zardusht. The descent to sacrifices and other outward forms and ceremonials were no part of the original religion of Light.

Science (especially chemistry or Alchemy) was an essential element in the preservation of their worship, and "fire" was held as the element nearest to the Source of All Light.

Angels were embodied as "Magi," and held the sacred knowledge and mysteries of art, science, and religion, becoming the tutors and instructors of rulers, kings and teachers.

The Angel Messengers of Persia bore into Asia and ancient Greece the wonderful basis of that knowledge of mind and spirit that took the place of mere material forms and ceremonials.

The secrets of the "Mithric Caves," and the mysteries known by those learned Magi, became perverted by later pretenders, or were vilified, until at last they ceased to hold any of the primal meanings.

Persia as a Nation and the religion of the Mazda alike fell under the shadow of that great eclipse that has almost blotted out the splendors of the Orient and the glory of the Ancient Truths. 416

Phoenix-like, however, they will rise from the sacred ashes of the past, the forms alone perishing, while the Soul of them, the Angels and Arch Angels, press ever near and more near to bear their part in the Great New Day.

What Splendors greet this glad reawakening for the Earth! Anew the people, in glad habiliments of a new birth, shall witness the Ancient Altars rekindled' - in the Soul; shall see the new Morning of that Day, so perfectly portrayed by the Arch Angels and Angels of Oravuzd and Mazda I

They are waiting. They are working by the twilight gate of the New Day, to unveil the glory so long eclipsed, the Light so dimmed by the Shadow times of Earth, through intervening Ages.