Brass Shields, Inner Kingship

Neville's Inner Vision

In this verse, the brass shields are not merely metal; they symbolize a substitution in consciousness. Brass stands for common belief and outward security, whereas gold would signify the inner wealth of the I AM. The king's house entrance represents the doorway to your own awareness where you govern. By handing the entrance to the guard, one reveals a habit of outsourcing authority to circumstance rather than exercising inner kingly power. Neville’s practice invites you to reverse the substitution: imagine yourself as the king here and now, wielding the golden, radiant shields of the I AM. The outer sign (shield) becomes a mirror of your inner state—when you feel lack or fear, you may substitute brass for gold in imagination. Return to the confidence and sovereignty of your true nature, and let the I AM guard the mind’s entrance with certainty rather than seeking protection from external symbols. The verse thus becomes a invitation to revalue inward wealth over outward display.