Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for
the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries
and how he had worked out the future from the Bible. He asked Walter's
advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his
future predictions based on the Bible. Walter thought it the opportune
time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.
After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and
decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to
Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.
Texarkana, Texas.
January 15, 1927.
Mr. J.H. Kennelworth,
Texarkana,
Texas.
My dear Mr. Kennelworth:
I want you to know how much I appreciate the bonus you gave me on the
1st of the year. While I want to use it wisely, together with a little
other money I have saved, I feel it is my duty to tell you what I
intend to do with it.
I have been studying the Bible night and day for many years, and I
believe that I have found in it the key to all prophecy,--the rules
fortelling the events in the history of the country, the progress in
invention, and also rules for forecasting the future of stocks and
commodities. I have been reading some books and studying commodities
and stocks and have applied the rules as I understand them from the
Bible. I feel sure that I am able to foretell what is going to happen
in stocks and commodities, and I am very anxious to make some money
out of it so that I can go to New York and join Walter there, where I
will have greater advantages and can study and experiment with some
inventions which I have in mind.
From the teachings of the Bible and the methods which I have worked
out, I feel confident that the price of cotton is going very high this
Spring. I figure that there are going to be some heavy floods along
the Mississippi River, and that there will be a late, wet Spring,
and that the demand for cotton will greatly increase, helping to put
prices very high. Therefore, I have decided to use the $500.00 which
you gave me and another $500.00 which I have saved up, to buy cotton
to hold for the Spring and Summer. I would like to have your opinion
of this venture.
Assuring you of my appreciation of your advice, I am
Sincerely yours,
Robert Gordon.
About this time Mr. J.H. Kennelworth received the following letter from
his son, Walter, in New York:
New York City,
January 12, 1927.
Dear Father:
I have just received a letter from my good friend, Robert, and he
tells me that he is anxious to join me in New York in a few months,
that he has figured out some new discoveries and inventions from the
Bible, and that he wants to do some speculating in order to make
some money. He asked my opinion of putting before you some of his
discoveries and getting your opinion on them. I wrote him that I was
sure he would find a sympathetic listener in you and advised him to
put his plans frankly before you.
Father, I hope that you will give Robert your best advice and
co-operation because I have great faith in him. He is a brilliant boy
and is going to have a great future. He is loyal and honest, you know,
and a hard worker, and I would hate to see him leave your employ. At
the same time I would like to see him in New York as soon as possible.
I am getting along nicely with my studies, and hope to graduate in a
couple of years.
Give my love to mother, and all,
Your son,
Walter.
When Mr. Kennelworth received Robert's letter, he dictated the
following reply to his stenographer:
My dear Robert:
Your very interesting letter received. I have the greatest faith
in your ability and believe that if anyone can work out anything
valuable from the Bible, you can do it. I have watched very carefully
your persistency, and am much impressed with your loyalty and
determination. It is admirable the confidence and faith that you have
in yourself, as well as having great confidence in the greatest book
of all, The Holy Bible.
But when it comes to speculation, Robert, I want to give you some
advice from my experience. It is a very dangerous game. It may be
inviting, but it is not a business, Robert. It is a gamble. Of course
I know that some men make it a business. Most men cannot control
themselves when they get into it, the result--they gamble, and in the
end, lose all.
I will give you a little experience that I had. I went to New York
many years ago, and on advice and information from some friends of
mine, was induced to buy some oil stock. This was in the Fall of
1919. Oil stocks advanced rapidly, and along in October, my friends
advised me to buy more. I had some handsome profits and did buy more.
I confess that I knew nothing about oil stocks or any other stocks,
but simply followed my friends' advice in buying them. In November,
1919, the market smashed all to pieces, and the oil stocks declined 50
to 100 points. I had big profits at the top, but before the break was
over, I not only lost all of my profits, but about $50,000 or $60,000
of my capital.
This taught me a lesson. I had made my money in the lumber business
and in railroading. I had now gone into something that I knew nothing
about and suffered a heavy loss. My friends and brokers tried to
induce me to hold on and put up more margin; said that I would
eventually come out all right, but I took the loss and charged it up
to experience. Had I held on to these stocks, I would have lost my
entire fortune, because they continued to go down during 1920 and
1921, and were 50 to 60 points lower than where I sold out. So you can
see, Robert, what a costly experience this would have been and how
wise I was to stop in time.
The best advice that I can give you is, to stop before you start. You
will save time and worry, aside from the loss of what little money you
have saved up. I want to encourage and help you in every way possible,
and I feel that I am helping you in giving you advice of this kind.
Wishing you all success in your studies, I am
Yours very truly,
J.H. Kennelworth.
Robert's second letter to Mr. Kennelworth:
January 24, 1927.
My dear Mr. Kennelworth:
I have read your letter with a great deal of interest. I appreciate
your fatherly advice and know that you have my interest at heart.
I appreciate your telling me of your experience in speculation and
know that this can be the only result where people only guess at the
market, or follow tips. I have secured some books from New York and
read a great deal about the market, and I feel that I already know
that there are many pitfalls in the game of speculation, but if it can
be made a science and followed according to the rules laid down in
the Bible, success and profits are sure.
Sir William Crookes said: "To stop short in any research which
bids fair to widen the gates of knowledge, to recoil from fear of
difficulties or adverse criticism, is to bring reproach upon science."
I feel that I have my own life to live; that I must have faith
in myself and above all, have the faith which is instilled in me
through the study of the Bible. I must neither fear difficulties nor
criticism. I must put my theories and my discoveries to the test. The
only way that I can do that, is to follow what I think is right.
I have already made arrangements and sent my money to a broker in New
York, and have today bought 200 bales of July cotton at 13.80. I am
going to hold this cotton. If it goes up, as I am sure it will this
Spring and Summer, as my profits accumulate, I am going to buy more on
the way up.
I believe in what the Bible says:
"Prove all things and hold fast to that which is good."
Jacob said:
"I have read in the tables of heaven whatsoever things shall befall
both of you and your children."
I believe in the stars, I believe in astrology, and I have figured out
my destiny. The Bible makes it plain that the stars do rule. 147th
Psalm, 4th verse:
"He tellest the number of the stars, he callest them all by name."
Dante said:
"Follow thy star--thou shalt see at last a glorious haven."
Napoleon and many other great leaders of olden times followed their
stars, and believed in them.
Mr. Kennelworth, I have gained a great deal of knowledge by following
the Bible. I have gone into secret places to pray, and have kept my
discoveries to myself. I believe in the saying:
"In silence, by silence, through silence were all things made."
Daniel makes it clear that the stars influence:
"And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and
setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to
them that know understanding."
"He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the
darkness, and the light dwelleth with him."
I have followed the teachings and admonitions of Solomon, and realize
that knowledge is the greatest of all things. I have tried to get
understanding and believe that I have received it from the Bible, and
that I must use it.
I refer to Daniel:
"And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a
kingdom which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be
left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all
these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever."
Mr. Kennelworth, I believe this prophesy is yet to be fulfilled. I
believe that the United States is the kingdom which is never to be
destroyed; that we will eventually see the United States of the World,
and that this country, which is the land of love and liberty, will
rule wisely all other nations.
I quote from Daniel:
"And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy
kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known
that the heavens do rule."
I have demonstrated this to mean that the planets rule our destinies.
It is right for us to understand them as Daniel did and interpret the
secret and hidden things.
I believe the wise men of the East, the astrologists before the birth
of Jesus Christ, knew where and when he would be born by the study of
the stars. St. Matthew, Chapter 2:2--
"Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen
his star in the east, and are come to worship him."
This shows to me that the wise men believed that certain stars arising
would indicate a great man would be born, a savior of the world. St.
Matthew, Chapter 6:6 and 8--
"But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou
hast shut the door, pray to thy Father, which is in secret; and thy
Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."
"Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what
things ye have need of before ye ask him."
I have prayed and studied in secret, and I believe I am going to
receive my reward. I believe that our heavenly Father, the ruler and
maker of this universe, does know our needs, and that he gives us
understanding according to the way we would receive it.
I was much impressed when I read St. Matthew 6:33--
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all
these things shall be added unto you."
I have sought that kingdom and I have found it where the good book
says it is: "The kingdom of heaven is within you." Again the good book
says:
"If ye believe in me, greater things than these shall ye do."
I believe that I can and will do great things.
Ever since I was a small boy, and used to kneel at my mother's knee,
and she taught me first to pray, I have believed in that great book
and in God's power to guide me right and give me understanding of all
things. My own father never understood me or had any sympathy with me
or my ideas, which I feel were far advanced. My own brother was my
worst enemy, and I find that the Bible bears me out in this
"And a man's foes shall be they of his own household."
My father and brother opposed me because they did not understand me.
I firmly believe that the Bible and the Scriptures contain the key to
all knowledge, and that all a man has to do is to seek and he shall
find, knock and it shall be opened unto him. I believe it is best for
me to go away to New York as soon as I can, away from my own people,
for the good book says:
"A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his
own house."
The Bible points the way to read the signs and the stars. St. Matthew
12:38, 39 and 40--
"Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, Master,
we would see a sign from thee."
"But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous
generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to
it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:"
"For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly;
so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart
of the earth."
I have read the Book of Jonah thru very carefully, and I believe that
I understand what the Saviour meant when he said:
"No sign shall be given, but the sign of the prophet Jonas."
I believe there was a secret meaning in what he said; that the Son
of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. I
believe that a man who understands the meaning of that has all the
power under heaven and earth, as the Bible says he shall have. I
believe that that is the key to the interpretation of the future. I am
sure I have found it and know how to apply it.
I do not wish to burden you further with this long letter, Mr.
Kennelworth. I am very much interested in my work on future cycles,
and if you are interested in what I can work out on the future
cycles, I will be glad to send them to you and let you watch them. I
have figured out the repetition of each cycle when wars will come. I
believe that the wheat prices forecast coming wars. Through my study
of the Bible, I have determined the major and minor time factors which
repeat in the history of nations, men and markets.
I trust that you will understand me and not feel that I do not
appreciate your advice when I started speculating. If my new
discoveries work, as I hope they will, I look forward to the day when
you can join me in a great campaign for making money.
Assuring you of my deep appreciation of all your kind advice, I am
Sincerely yours,
Robert Gordon.
On the same night, January 24th, after Robert had received a telegram
from his broker in New York, stating that he had bought 200 bales of
July cotton at 13.80, Robert figured that this would margin him to
12.80. He was sure from his study that July cotton would never decline
to 13.25.
He sat down and wrote:
My darling Marie:
Love is the greatest thing in the world. It is all powerful, and your
love for me is going to make me the greatest man in the world. Today
I have started on the road to fame and fortune. When we were together
last, I told you about my discoveries of the cycles from the Bible and
said I was sure that I could figure out what the stock, cotton and
grain markets were going to do; that I was going to start speculating
as soon as I got the money.
You discouraged me. Recently I wrote to Mr. Kennelworth about the
matter, and he also discouraged me. He told me what a hazardous and
dangerous business it is. I hope that you won't scold me, because I
have already bought 200 bales of July cotton at 13.80 and put up $1000
as margin. I am sure that I am going to make money, and that it is
going to be the means of bringing us a great deal of happiness. If I
can make money, I can complete my invention and discoveries, go to New
York where I will have all the advantages, and we can soon be married
and realize our dream.
Ever since we made up last Fall, and I was sure of you and your love,
I have been very ambitious and have not wasted a minute, have studied
day and night. Wanted to prove to you that your faith in me was not
to go unrewarded. I believe that the great success of many men has
been because some good little woman placed a hand upon their shoulder
and said: "I trust you and love you." I have read a great deal of
the history of the men of great achievement, and every time I found
back of the success the love of some good woman. It is the love of my
mother and the love of you which has inspired me to greater things. I
am sure that success is going to crown my efforts. Won't you give me
your good wishes in my start on the road to success?
With all my love, I am
As ever,
Robert.
Sherman, Texas.
January 26, 1927.
My own dear Robert:
Your sweet letter just received. No, Robert, I am not going to scold
you, because I believe in you. I know you are doing what you think is
right, regardless of what anyone else thinks. I love you all the more
because you have confidence in yourself, and above all, confidence in
the Holy Bible. I want you to know, Robert, that should you lose your
money and should things go wrong, disappointment befall you, my love
will never waiver. My confidence in you is supreme, and I look forward
to the day when I may bring you before my father and show to him that
my confidence was not misplaced and that you have sustained my faith
and hope.
I love you and will always love you, Robert, if you never make a
dollar. It is not the money that counts with me, but it does count
with my father and mother, and I want you to prove to them that
without the help of anyone you can make as much money as father has. I
know you can, and I will always love you and stand by you.
Devotedly,
Your Marie.
On January 27th Mr. Kennelworth wrote to Robert:
My dear Robert:
I have read your letter with a great deal of interest and
understanding. You are a deep thinker and a great reader. Success is
bound to come to a mind which interprets the meaning of things. I
shall be very happy to have you write me about the future cycles as
you interpret them, and shall watch them with a great deal of interest.
Now that you have taken the step, Robert, and started in speculating,
I want to wish you success. I admire your courage in following your
convictions and the faith you have in yourself, and if it is possible
for you to win, I believe and hope you will.
Sincerely yours,
J.H. Kennelworth.
Robert's reply:
My dear Mr. Kennelworth:
My great desire to make money, I want you to understand, is to do some
good with it and benefit my country, when she will need the benefit
most. Please read Ezekiel very carefully, for I believe that Ezekiel
is the greatest of all prophets. He aptly describes an airplane which
I can make that will be a great aid in time of war. I believe that
Ezekiel plainly foretold the war yet to come which will be fought in
the air, and that the United States will be in great jeopardy, but
will finally win out. So you see, my object in speculating is not a
selfish motive altogether, but to help others and to help my country.
The following verses show that Ezekiel was predicting something to
happen in the future and was carrying out God's instructions. Ezekiel
13:2 and 3--
"Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy,
and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye
the word of the Lord";
Ezekiel 14:14, 16, 18 and 21--
"Though these three men, Noah, Daniel and Job, were in it, they
should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the
Lord God."
"Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God,
they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only shall be
delivered, but the land shall be desolate."
"Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God,
they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be
delivered themselves."
"For thus saith the Lord God, How much more when I send my four sore
judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome
beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast?"
Ezekiel 17:3--
"And say, thus saith the Lord God, A great eagle with great wings,
long-winged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto
Lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar":
Ezekiel 21:30--
"Shall I cause it to return unto his sheath? I will judge thee in the
place where thou wast created, in the land of thy nativity."
From this, I believe that more famines, earthquakes, pestilence and
wars are yet to come and that the noisome beast referred to is the
airplane. If we make calculations from the date and place of birth, I
think we can determine what our future is to be, and in this way live
according to cause and effect, which is God's divine law.
When I stated that I believed Ezekiel the greatest prophet of all, my
authority is found in Ezekiel 28:3--
"Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel. There is no secret they can hide
from thee."
Daniel was known to be a great prophet and astrologer. In his
prophecies, he foretold war, pestilence and famine to come upon this
earth, and by a proper study of the repetition of cycles we can
determine the time when important events will take place in the future.
I am enclosing an article which I have written on Future Cycles, and
also one on the Cycles of Transportation.
Thanking you for your interest in my work, I am
Sincerely yours,
Robert Gordon.