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_ Zz THE DIVINE INSTRUCTIONS 16. Again, the master spoke, he said: “The highest heights are gained by those who reach the greatest depths; and you shall reach the eres 17, The guide then led the way and in the fountain Jesus bathed; and when He had been clothed in proper garb He.stood again before the hierophant. THE MINISTRY OF JOHN THE HARBINGER John the Harbinger, returns to Hebron, lives as a bermit in the wilds, visits Jerusalem and speaks to the people, 1 11 came to pass when John, the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth, had finished al) his studies in the Egyptian schools he returned to Hebron, where be abode for certain days. 2. And then he sought the wilderness and made his home in David's cave, where many years before he was instructed by the ian sages. 3. Some people called him the Hermit of Engedi; and others said, “He is the wild man of the hills.” - 4. He clothed himself with skins of the beasts; his food was carobs, honey, nuts and fruits. . 5. When John was thirty years of age he went into Jerusalem, in the market place he sat in silence seven days. -6. The common people and the priests, the scribes and the Pharisees came out in multitudes to see the silent hermit of the hills; but none were bald enongh to ask him who he was. 7. But when his silent past was done, he stood forth in the midst of all and said: _ 8. “Behold the King has come; the prophets told of Him; the wise men long have looked for Him. 9. Sbrepare, O Israci, prepare to meet your King.” 10. And that was al! he said, and then he disappeared, and no one knew where he had gone. 11. And there was great unrest through all Jerusalem, The rulers heard the story of the hermit of the hills. _- 22. And they sent couriers forth to talk with him that they mmght know about the coming King; but they could find him not. ; 13. And after certain days be came again into the market place, and all the city came to hear him speak. He said: . 4. "Be not disturbed, you rulers of the State; the coming King is no antagonist; He seeks no place on earthly throne.” . 15. “The eyes of men shali see it not and none can enter but the \ Tecael orena _ ime” Prepare, U istaci, prepare to mect your King. . ig - 17. Again, the hermit disappeared; the people strove to follow him, ~. But he drew a veil about his form and men could see him not. Wc. 18 Jewish feast day came; Jerusalem was filled with Jews . “proselytes from eyery part of Palestine and John stood in the temple court ae in inmate ae: and said: : ~ 8 192 “Prepare, ° Israel, prepare fo meet your King.