https://hermetic.com/moorish/7koran#chapter-iv

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This chapter is word for word the same as Chapter 15 in the Aquarian Gospel.

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1. When John was twelve years old his mother died, and neighbors laid her body in a tomb among her kindred [kin] in the Hebron burying ground, and near Zacharias’ tomb.
2. And John was deeply grieved; he wept. Matheno said: “It is not well to weep because of death.”
3. Death is no enemy of a man; it is a friend who, when the work of life is done, just cuts the cord that binds the human boat to earth, that it may sail on smoother seas.
4. No language can describe a mother’s worth, and yours was tried and true. But she was not called hence until tasks were done.
5. The calls of death are always for the best, for we are solving problems there as well as here; and one is sure to find himself where he can solve his problems best.

   1. From Aquarian Gospel 54:4-14 (quote from Jesus on comprehending death) [analysis]

      [mother grieving the death of her son]…You weep because your son is dead. Death is a cruel word; your son can never die. He had a task assigned to do in garb of flesh; he came; he did his work, and then he laid the flesh aside; he did not need it anymore. Beyond your human sight he has another work to do, and he will do it well, and then pass on to other tasks, and, by and by, he will attain the crown of perfect life. And what your son has done, and what he yet must do, we all must do.

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      Go bury deep your woes, and smile at grief, and lose yourself in helping others dry their tears. With duty done comes happiness and joy; and gladness cheers the hearts of those who have passed on.

6. It is but selfishness that makes one wish to call again to earth departed souls.
7. Then let your mother rest in peace. Just let her noble life be strength and inspiration unto you.
8. A crisis in your life has come, and you must have a clear conception of the work that you are called to do.
9. The sages of the ages call you harbinger (announcer). The Prophets look to you and say: “He is Elijah come again.”
10. Your mission here is that you harbinger; for you will go before the Messiah’s face to pave His way, and make the people ready to receive their King.
11. This readiness is purity of heart; none but the pure in heart can recognize the king.
12. To teach men to be pure in heart, you must yourself be pure in heat and word and deed.
13. In infancy the vow for you was made to come a Nazarite. The razor shall not touch your face nor head, and you shall taste not wine not fiery drinks,
14. Men need a pattern for their lives; they love to follow, not to lead.
15. The man who stands upon the corners of the paths and points the way, but does not go, is just a pointer; and a block of wood can do the same.
16. The teacher treads the way; on every span of ground he leaves his footprints, clearly cut, which all can see and be assured that he, their master went that way.
17. Men comprehend the inner life by what they see and do. They come to Allah/God, through ceremonies and forms.