Book Review

‘Eye Opener,’ by the Rev. Emil J. Christesen. New York: Carlton Press, 1969. 59pp., $2.50.

This is a well-written, concise, meaningful little book, presenting the teachings of the Living Master Kirpal Singh mostly from a Biblical perspective. The author, the first American initiate of the present Master, is also a Bishop in the Church of God, and has obviously devoted a great deal of thought and study to the relationship between Biblical Christianity and the Path of the Masters; he demonstrates calmly, intelligently and convincingly that in essence they are one.

Initiates of the Master will be most interested, perhaps, in the chapter devoted to excerpts from Master’s personal letters to the author. Here Mr Christensen has done all of us a great service by sharing with us these selections, many of which are of exquisite beauty, from what he calls (and he is right ) his most valuable possessions. An example will show what I mean:

If we are students of psychology or metaphysics and are versed in the laws of mind, and lack love and compassion for our fellow men, we are outside the Kingdom of God. It is what we are that opens the door of our Soul to God and makes us His channel of blessing to help others. The dog near your feet, or the baby in your lap does not care about your knowledge or opinion, but give them your love and they respond to you and what you are […]

This is a book that should be of interest not only to initiates, but also to those who are approaching the Master by way of the Love and teachings of Jesus.

Russell Perkins