I don't know how many of you have ever read James Hilton's 1933 novel "Lost
Horizon", or seen any of the various movie and stage adaptations of the
same, but following is an inspiring quote from it.

If I recall correctly, I saw the original 1937 version of the film, as well
as the 1973 musical version, which I really loved. I have never read the
actual novel.

The following words were spoken by the aged leader of the monastery, who was
referred to as the High Lama. According to the story, the monastery of
Shangri-La was hidden in the Valley of the Blue Moon, which was located high
in the Himalaya Mountains; but it had perfect Spring-like weather all year
round:

"Look at the world today. Is there anything more pitiful? What madness there
is! What blindness! What unintelligent leadership! A scurrying mass of
bewildered humanity crashing headlong against each other, compelled by an
orgy of greed and brutality. The time must come, my friend, when this orgy
will spend itself, when brutality and the lust for power must perish by its
own sword. Against that time is why I avoided death and am here and why you
were brought here. For when that day comes, the world must begin to look for
a new life. And it is our hope that they may find it here. For here, we
shall be with their books and their music and a way of life based on one
simple rule: Be kind. When that day comes, it is our hope that the brotherly
love of Shangri-La will spread throughout the world. Yes, my son, when the
strong have devoured each other, the Christian ethic may at last be
fulfilled, and the meek shall inherit the Earth."


Jeff Snyder, SysOp - Armageddon BBS  Visit us at endtimeprophecy.org port 23
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