A S T H E WAT E R S C O V E R T H E S E A

As the Waters Cover the Sea

God, the experience
in world scriptures

Patricia Robinett

Aesculapius Press Eugene, Oregon

AS THE WATERS COVER THE SEA Copyright 2008 by Patricia Robinett. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Short excerpts from this book may be used for public and/or private use without prior written permission of the publisher. Aesculapius Press PO Box 256, Eugene, OR 97440 Phone 541-484-0731 www.aesculapiuspress.com

Robinett, Patricia Revised edition with index As The Waters Cover The Sea ISBN 978-1-878411-12-9 1. Sacred books. 2. World scriptures. 3. Comparative religions. 4. Quotations. 5. Religion and spirituality

Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION . NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Most of the sources used here are in the public domain. Many of the quotes herein are composites, gleaned from several different sources. Numerous dictionaries were consulted. Bible verses came primarily from the King James Version (KJV), Youngs Literal Translation, the New International Version (noted with NIV), as well as translations of the Bible from the Aramaic language by Neil Douglas-Klotz, Rocco Errico, George Lamsa, Raphael Lataster and Vic Alexander. Acknowledgment to The Message and the Amplified Bible. Sincerest thanks to all those who made A Course In Miracles available.

Contents

Part One : An Invitation .............................. 7

Poetry & Passion ........................................... 9 Words, Words, Words .................................. 13

Part Two : Questions and Answers .........

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Who Are You? .............................................. 21 What Is God? ............................................... 29 Where Is Heaven? ........................................ 35
Part Three : God, The Experience ...........

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Your Inner Senses ........................................ 43 Divine Light. ................................................ 53 Sacred Sound . Music ................................... 73 Divine Food & Drink ..................................... 89 Spirit, the Breath ......................................... 95 Word . Name . Truth . Life ...........................103
Part Four : Reference Materials .........

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Main Authors & Sources ..............................115 Sources & Suggested Reading .....................117 Index ..........................................................131

They will neither harm nor destroy in all my holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the Knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
Isaiah 11:9

PA R T O n E

An Invitation

Poetry & Passion Words, Words, Words

I have learned so much from God That I can no longer call myself a Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Jew. The Truth has shared so much of itself with me that I can no longer call myself a man, a woman, an angel or even pure soul. Love has befriended me so completely It has turned to ash and freed me of every concept and image my mind has ever known.
Islam . Hafiz

Poetry & Passion

The poetry that fills the pages of this book was collected from all over the world. It has been passed down through the ages, as if in Gods own hands. Each quotation was specifically selected to illustrate a crucial point that has for the most part been lost or overlooked altogether that the God of all gods is not merely to be believed in, but to be known. God is meat to be ours, to be viscerally known and enjoyed on a daily basis, not just once in a while and not reserved for after death. We are meant to feel the divine presence in every breath. The Holy King is in His Holy Kingdom within us. He lives us, breathes us and humbly, quietly calls for our attention. A hole in the human heart bleeds when not filled with divine, unconditional love. Creator and creation are mutual lovers and beloveds, dancing throughout all eternity the dance of divine love. This bliss is your birthright.

A S T H E WAT ER S C O V E R T H E S E A

what kind of book is this?

This book does not compare or contrast the masters, for they are not in competition. It does not champion, discuss or debate belief systems, morals, laws, rules, rites, rituals or practices. This book does not badger you to believe or threaten you for not believing. This book goes straight to the core of the most important issue facing humans today: a false sense of being alone, separate and isolated from our source. One solution to the human dilemma is to notice that what we think we lack is always there. The love we yearn for, we are made of. We are invited to the most private, intimate adventure life offers. We can stop at any time day or night, turn our attention inward, and feel the power and love in every breath. This small but rich volume presents the most important message of the ages the power, love and wisdom that we call God is available to every human on the face of the earth, regardless of external descriptors. When we drink directly from the source of divine love within, our hearts overflow and we love as God loves unconditionally. Filled, fulfilled, satisfied all the way through with divine love, we naturally follow the ten commandments, obey the golden rule,

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PO E T Ry & PA S S I O n

relinquish judgment, and forgive. Love is the key. Jesus knew God intimately not as a harsh judge and authority figure, but as an indwelling spirit, his nurturing breath. The word spiritus means breath. When Jesus referred to God, he used the tender term, Abba. Such a small, sweet, soft, fond, gentle endearment. Abba, Mama. Papa. You too deserve to know the same kind, caring and comforting divine presence that Jesus and all the masters, saints and sages knew. It used to be popular to say, God is dead. But given the fact that God is life itself, God lives, and lives in you. You are being breathed.
reading with the Heart

You hold in your hands the core message of many of the greatest saints, sages, mystics and masters. Let their words sink deeply into your heart. Each voice speaks passionately about the experience of God. And that passion can become contagious.

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