Beloved and Friend Within

Neville's Inner Vision

Within every man, the two faces you behold, beloved and friend, are not separate persons but the one I AM awakening to itself. His mouth is most sweet describes the living words that proceed from your inner state when you stand in the authority of consciousness. The mouth that speaks sweetness is your own conviction; when you attend to that voice, your surroundings begin to respond with harmony. Yea, he is altogether lovely is the recognition that your inner condition is integrated—desire, supply, affection—all streaming from one source. This is my beloved, and this is my friend declares the unity of your being: the warm, intimate relationship you have with yourself, and by extension with life. The call to the daughters of Jerusalem—outer voices and appearances—invites you to disregard their doubt and to abide in the certainty that your state is already present. Read as Neville, the verse teaches that the external world is the outward sign of an inner truth. When you assume the feeling of your wished-for state, and rest there, you will witness movements within you that confirm the beloved is indeed both your heart’s speech and your daily companionship.