The Word Accomplished is a stunningly rich book — in the tradition of medieval illuminated sacred texts. The words are from the works of A.B. Christopher, the pseudonym for a Russian-born film-maker, novelist, and philosopher. The etchings are by Natalia d’Arbeloff, whose work has appeared often in THE SUN. A full-color facsimile reproduction of the original limited edition is available for $15, including postage (international money order preferred), from Natalia d’Arbeloff, 6 Cliff Villas, London NW1 9AL, England. Our thanks to Natalia for permission to reprint these excerpts.
— Ed.
Who asks me for directions when Man has such wonderful maps? I have no maps, for in all my kingdom there is only one road and I have made it easy for you to find: just ask your Holy Spirit at any time of the day or night and it will lead you there.
I have made it wide and beautiful that many might walk there in the light of love. But my road is empty and sad for lack of traffic. Should you try all other roads before reaching mine?
I tell you, Man:
There are many roads to your unhappiness, but only one to your happiness. I know that you will try all other roads, to assert your free will.
But if after all your turnings you come to me and ask the way, I will welcome you with open arms. So, Man, take your free choice, and I will take mine: To accept you without a word of condemnation.
The ground is covered with unreceived help. Sometimes a passer-by picks up one portion and cries: Miracle!
The pile of miracles is still there, and there are not enough passers-by to clear it.
When you ask for help, listen to my voice and understand my silent signs, pointing to the direction where the help you need waits for you. Your Holy Spirit understands my language — it is also its own language. But you turn to your Ego for explanations, and each Ego has its own version, and your Holy Spirit keeps its open secret.
I tell you, Man: Believe in me, or do not believe in me. But never doubt me.
Do you want proof?
Love, and you will see the proof.
When you do not love, you do not see me and you demand proof. I cannot give you a proof there where I am not: where love is not, I am not.
There are so many problems to solve, you say.
But I tell you, Man:
There are not so many problems. Solve the problem of love, and light will illuminate your problems and truth will solve them all.
Your life is complicated only because you live not with the fundamentals, but with the details. And there are so many details but only a few fundamentals.
You take me for a detail and multiply my words until they are voluminous and incomprehensible. But I have only three words to tell you:
| love | light | truth |
Do not waste your time multiplying them. They are made for accomplishment in deeds. Try it and see.
© Copyright 1974 by A.B. Christopher and Natalia d’Arbeloff
