· Walter Lanyon's book, "The Laughter of God" was on my grandmother's shelf. At age 11, I was attracted to it, and knew then that the words would follow me the rest of my life. I would make that book and those inexpressably holy words my life. I knew there would come a time when I'd better understand the essence behind those words. At around 22 yrs. of age I had already been traumatized by life's experiences. Having forgotten about The Laughter of God, I now remembered it. Suddenly, as in the first chapter, the essence of Lanyon's words translated to my heart as pure and fresh manna from God's Own Word within me. While reading The Laughter, the Laughter began within me, and was washing me beyond understanding. "I Am that I Am" and "yet in my flesh shall I see God" became real; these phrases attenuated to God Consciousness. I could SEE God in every form of matter, including my flesh. Nothing was without God, beyond God, or empty of God. For nearly three years this experience persisted with me, until the exegencies of life slowly crowded them out and my consciousness weakened and the "of the world" state of mind gained ascendency. Now at age 55, I see that NEVER did God leave me; I succumbed to the hyponotism around me. Now I am returning to simplicity in Christ, and the God-sent Word that Lanyon has transcribed is just as fresh and new as when I first read it. Now I am a United Methodist Minister and a Conference Elder. I've taught fundamental Christianity, the Bible, and through it all, I've always been happily unable to avoid Walter Lanyon's revelation from flooding everything I've preached from the pulpit of the UMC, and in many Charismatic Christian churches (non-denominational) as well. Now I have returned from the searing years of desert existance of SELF and find myself walking back into "town" worn, tattered, and happier spiritually than ever, because Jesus Christ is Lord and "in my flesh" I'm starting, like a child, to see God, all over again. Thanks for taking the time to read this "journey of yet another nomad" in the Way and on the Path. My feet are more secure now than before. My spiritual revelation and inSIGHT is returning, less misty each day. I KNOW WHO "I AM." I anticipate with excitement and enthusiasm any contact with those who, in Walter Lanyon's words, "have left all and follow" the Living Word.

· Forgive me if I tell you how Walter came into my life, for it is unusual. 20 years ago my then wife and I went out to a local tavern in the center of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was an olde worlde dankish kind of run down kind of pub. We drank some beer and there was a row of books on a shelf only for effect, not for reading, above my head . I picked up this old violet covered hardback, called "It Is Wonderful" by Walter Lanyon. I read only two sentences, got very exited, hid it in my bag, stole it ! Took it home. The book was like an answer to my prayers. His words were like music to my ears. At last, at last I had chanced upon someone whose absolute faith was beyond concepts and beliefs. Here truly was a man of God, who knew, and who lived, breathed "It All" and was clearly some kind of mystic. I had searched for years for someone whom I could relate to. These are living words. I never in the last 20 years have met anyone who has even heard of this guy. After reading and digesting this book countless times I looked for other books by him. There were none in any of the public libraries nor in the catalogues. Eventually I went to Scottish National Library which does not lend books but allows researchers to browse, and found to my delight that there were some his books there in stock. I asked to see a couple of them and when I opened their pages I quickly realised that these books had never been opened by anyone since the day they were published in the 1930s! Here was I hooked on Lanyon and looking for the first time at stuff that simply was as if from the voice of God to me and as if only to me! I never came across him again and it was too difficult to access his stuff in this library as I had moved out of the city. Through time I moved away altogether and no longer have my original stolen book. But I remembered and stuck his name in a search engine recently and bingo, got your site! I,m back on line with good old Walter. Great site thanks. Life is wonderful after all. Walters` writings are like certain kind of vibration that you tune into, so well done on you for setting it up.

· I have read all of Lanyon's work and I think he is one of the best writers I have ever read. He explains in one of his writings that he believes and adheres to the principals of faith in Hebrews chapter six but he writes to a mature audience and does not minister the elemental things in his writings. For those who have an ear to hear what he ministers will find themselves growing in the love and grace of the Lord. My heart burns within me as I read his writings.