Whenever man is at a crossroads, faced with a difficult choice of direction, help, he can be sure, is near at hand. Thus it is today as man stands ready to opt for Justice or death. To aid him in his decision, to outline the possibilities and dangers, to serve him and to guide him, man's Elder Brothers return. For long have They awaited this opportunity. For long have They been ready to emerge. Now that the hour has come, They face Their task with joy, sure in the knowledge of its success. They know that however grave the problems, they will be overcome; however hard the decision, the right course will be taken.

They know, too, that without Their help man would be in danger of self-destruction. They know that there are those who would unleash upon the world the chaos of total war. In such a war there would be neither victory nor future, for all life would perish.

The Elder Brothers stand ready to guard and to guide. They know that men long for peace but feel helpless amidst the forces of disorder and separation, await a sign that their cries for help have been heard, their longing recognized, their prayers for deliverance answered.

The signs are there for men to see, yet, doubting, they turn blind their eyes. Looking beyond, they see not the present. Searching the heavens, they see not the stranger at their door.

The challenge

Soon, for all to see, the Lord of Love will present Himself to the world. Then will come the challenge for man: to remain helpless in the morass and forfeit all progress for the race, or to conquer greed and pride and manifest the divinity of man. We, the Elder Brothers, watch and wait, ready to respond when men seek Our guidance and experience. That experience is hardly won and constitutes Our right to oversee men's journey of return.

Soon, men will discover that they are not, nor ever have been, alone. That always in times of crisis have the Guardians been near, protecting and guiding from the wings. Within the limits of the Law has Our help ever been forthcoming and on this fact men may rely. They will see Us as Brothers, rather older in experience than themselves, in Whose footsteps they may follow with assurance. As Teachers on the Path of the Infinite Way Who will guide them safely to the feet of God. As co-workers, ready to act together for the transformation of the world and the realization of the Divine Plan.

The call

Thus shall We, the Guardians, be known by men. Thus shall we together build the new world on the foundations of the old, preserving the best of the past while we create the forms of the future.

Naught can stop this manifestation. We, your Elder Brothers, are here. To the ancient retreats the Call has gone forth: Return, return, the hour has come! In ones and twos We thus retrace Our steps, returning once more to the world of men. Gladly do We do this. Gladly do We accept this opportunity to serve and grow. Our joy is undiminished as We face the work ahead, welcoming the new relationship with men. In partnership shall we create the glorious future which awaits all men.

From the October 1986 issue of Share International

The Master – is a senior member of the Hierarchy of the Masters of Wisdom; His name, well-known in esoteric circles, is not yet being revealed for various reasons. Benjamin Creme is in constant telepathic contact with this Master Who dictates His articles to him.