Levi H. Dowling

“ This is the seed that fell within the beaten paths of men.
18. And others hear the words of life, and with a fiery zeal receive them all; they seem to comprehend the truth and promise well;
19. But troubles come; discouragements arise; there is no depth of thought; their good intentions wither up and die.
20. These are the seeds that fell in stony ground.
21. And others hear the words of truth and seem to know their worth; but love of pleasure, reputation, wealth and fame fill all the soil; the seeds are nourished not and they are lost. ”

“ Now, his disciples were beside him in the boat, and Thomas asked, Why do you speak in parables?
11. And Jesus said, My words, like every master's words, are dual in their sense.
12. To you who know the language of the soul, my words have meanings far too deep for other men to comprehend. ”