I remember as a child growing up in Jamaica being sent home from school early one day because the coffin with the 4 dranco ‘vultures’ was looking for Mr. Brown. The teachers had heard that the coffin which rolled up and down the many streets with these talking birds saying ‘Mr. Brown, Mr. Brown, looking for Mr. Brown’, were heading our way. After the children had been let out we all ran to our different homes hoping that we would never meet up on this travesty, which we never did. There was a man who worked across the street from where I lived, he was a nice man I remember, because he used to give the children treats and he was kind to us….his name was Mr. Brown. As I ran past him to go into my gate I stopped for a moment and in my innocence yelled ‘Mr. Brown goh hide di dranco dem ah look fi yuh’ he responded ‘ah nuh me dawling’, but I didn’t slow down enough to hear the rest. I hastily ran home to go underneath my bed, to suck my finger which was my comfort at the time, (miss mi finga it bad bad).
Dr. L. W. de Laurence was an American author and publisher on Occult and Spiritual topics. He wrote many books; among them are The Master Key and The great book of Hindu Magic. He had a reputation of being a book pirate, often times publishing books that were written by others under his own name and without ever giving credit to the true authors (plagiarism). For example The Pictorial Key to the Tarot and The Rider-Waite, Tarot Decks were published by de Laurence without giving any credit to either AE Waite or Pamela Coleman-Smith. His reputation for plagiarism unfortunately overshadowed his considerable contributions to occultism. He is credited to date on the development of Jamaican Obeah and many stories were told about him and his magic which drove fear in many a people in several Jamaican communities. De Laurence influenced obeah which involved the use of crystal balls, tarot cards and sympathetic magic. The six and seven books of Moses was considered the bible by the de Laurence practitioners. Many Jamaicans wrote to de Laurence whose catalog company was based in Chicago IL, wanting to learn how to divine, invoke spirits and heal among other things
I once knew a lady ‘a Jamaican Obeah woman’ her name was Ms. Claudine, her husband had died and as we do in the Caribbean, he was buried in the backyard. Ms. Claudine was the known Obeah woman in the community and it was said that she was very good at what she did. There came a time when Ms. Claudine felt that she was under some spiritual attack by neighboring scientists (Obeah man) so she felt as if she had to protect herself even more than she was already protected. Ms. Claudine believing that if she exhumed her dead husband body, took a piece of his bone, pounded it into powder and mixed it with other things (which I will not divulge) she would have the extra protection of her dead husband. I can tell you for a fact that is not true…gross!, but not true. Ms. Claudine gives credit of her occult knowledge to de Laurence as do many others like her in Jamaica.
Stories of de Lauence have been told many a times such as the one that I just spoke of and also of the famous ‘Shirley duppy’ in Rollington Town which left many people abandoning their houses; rocks being thrown at houses with no view of the stone thrower, rain falling only in a particular spot, babies cribs caught on fire with no harm to the baby and one that I have never forgotten about a young woman being pregnant for fourteen months who was taken out to see a spiritualist and was given medicine and told to sit over a pail when she got home, which was what she did – she sat as if she wanted to urinate in the pail, while she did so, what came out of her was an egg, scribbled on the egg in blue ink was LEAVE MY MAN NORMAN ALONE!!. The story was that this was done to her by Normans baby’s mother who had gone to an Obeah man who was a student of de Laurence. It has been said that de Laurence only terrorizes those who owes him and this is the way he demands of payment (lol). De Laurence practiced Hindu occultism and mastered it to some degree, he knew how to use the power of the mind. Most of what Jamaicans thought came from de Laurence were just an illusion; things that they saw through fear which IS POSSIBLE , because of the power of the mind. The mind is ever becoming, so to invoke the elemental world is possible indeed. Everything is controlled by the elements, earth, wind, fire etc…the mind creates. Just as how man uses the mind to create the television and keep upgrading its science so was it possible for de Laurence to access to magical realms and create. Many of his books he teaches how to do just that (read the Master Key a very good read). There is a very great saying that goes ‘There is nothing to fear but fear itself’. DeLaurence also practiced Christianity and before he died he was consecrated a Bishop; a true master manipulator and magician he was.
Here is an excerpt from one of his books…….. THE MYSTIC TEST BOOK OF THE HINDU OCCULT CHAMBERS (not sure if this was plagiarized) To understand the mysterious Occult influences of the Celestial Realm upon the Intellectual and deep upon the Terrestrial , and to realize how to develop ourselves so as to be a Master who is capable of attracting to his own soul the supreme influences of these worlds, whereby he may be able to operate and do wonderful things by these Occult Powers —— to read the past and future of man, to know the secret counsels of men, to attract wealth, to overcome secret enemies and animals, to procure the love and favors of those around you, to deflect or expel disease, to prolong the days of your life on the earth plane, to foretell future events, to see clairvoyantly and realize things happening many hundred miles away, and such likes as these. That this lies within the possibilities of the soul of man may seem incredible but you will realize that the above possibilities can be confirmed and verified by common sense and reason. For the Cringing, Skeptical, Material fool and doubter the writer cares nothing.
With all that is said and done de Laurence is still to be respected because not only was he a greater marketer for his catalog company, he also provided social literature for those seeking to Embrace their Spirituality. If fear should be put aside then de Laurence’s name should not make you quake. Only understand that he was a genius in his days and there were others greater than him, Alister Crowley for example. I write the story because of the same fear that his name evoked in all whom I knew while growing up in Jamaica, but there was something in ME Obara Meji, even as a child that made me want to study him, (not to become a obeah woman but to understand why he evoked so much fear, it facinated me), and as I grew into my spirituality I researched him and found out that there were even greater than him. I am a Spiritualist/Traditionalist who walks on the right (benevolently) and I believe Dr. L. W. deLaurence did the same but preferred to be known otherwise, which gave rise to his fame. He was a great strategist. If you should ever hear his name mentioned, remove doubt and fear from your mind and remember this post. May Goodness and Mercy be with you Dr. L.W. de Laurence where ever you reside now in the Spiritual Realm. Ase!!!…..lolol…laughing at fear!
When a dying man cries, it is not because of where he is going which he knows nothing about, but because of what he wishes he would have done in the world he is leaving behind…….Yoruba Proverb.
I have read the comments and some are good and some are bad and all I have to say is that. If the teachings of L.W. De Laurence interest you and your not finding interest just for vengeful purposes, its good information to have, his teachings are spiritually filling and awakening also.
how can get to know more about delaurance
I want to be a big businessman I want to be successful I need weather fortunate richness successful powerful I would like to run a restaurant what type of help can you provide me with Toby a big businessman to be untouchable to be wealthy
What is your new address, were can i find it ?
Pls can I get some power dat will help me to win lotto
I just want to be luck
Hush yah Obara a suh di ting set. Have a great evening. Dem nuh know betta
All de one in a de pink, him tek ah set pon de Laurence since last night, like him owe de Laurence
Lmaooo. Cher, cho man dem tuh much, all ah call me sir
No sah, I saw sir pleaseeeee dwl
Ah wi cuss some duttie bad wud in yah an galang bad enuh……guh wuk!!!
Lmaoooooo!!! Obara the poor souls provoking yuh spirit. This is so funny….. “guh wuk!!!”
Sir I need your help please I am poor and badly in need please am asking u for some help can u help me to win the super latto please just tell me how am I to repay u and I will please am waiting on by our advise please sir thanks Patrick
I want to join de Lawrence how do i get started
How do i learn more about the spiritual world
Interesting to know i wanna know more about spirituality
Samantha Stewart, and all who are asking about De Laurence and organisations and rings.., what are you talking about? I do not sell De Laurence rings or any other product.
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Interested in having someone contact me in order to verify details of your organisation and precise work it consists of currently. This request is extremely urgent so can someone please contact me as soon as possible,
Please who killed Dr. L. W. de Laurence???
I love and trust dr lw delaurence and to have his books and catalogues as well as be his student
I would like to be a student,I live in Monrovia.
I want to develop my self spiritually.
Hi im interested in developing my spirituality i want to learn all there is about obeah/magic and all that relates to it i believe its a callin for me please contAct me at8765935917 thank u
How much for a Midas wallet and what is the purpose of the wallet what can it do
i need money ring contact at 18768484245
I need Dr. LA de Lawrence wealth success protection rings amulets etc. Please EMAIL me to let me know what I need.
I need de lawrence magical ring, wealth/Riches rings, success/good lucky rings or talismans, oils and amulets etc. Please write or mail me at my e-mail to tell me what I will do or how can I get all this items?
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Reblogged this on Embracing Spirituality and commented: Happy Boxing day to all, be sure to read some of the long ago comments of people wanting spiritual powers through De laurance, some people mad enunh. However this is one of my favorite posts, and I really like this guy and his work. He contributed a lot to the world of mysticism and metaphysics by way of literature, although he has be accused of plagiarizing. He was know and greatly feared just by the mention of his name in my country Jamaica, but I think he was a genius. Read and Enjoy… Read more »
Greeting.Please i am looking for a secretcult or Occult to join, which can make me very rich.
i want to get in contect wanr him do something for me
today is my birthday and it was today i found out about my dad. i am eager to know more.
thank you
my mother whispered this name to me because my father was some kind of high priest don’t know anything about this only that it is spoken with fear in my family.
i had to look it up. now i am greedy for more info.
can you help me in my quest to find out more. i want to do good as my father was the opposite.
How can l get some of these great books?
His books are available in PDF form and its free also. you just have to do a little searching, but its there….. and this post is so old, you may have found what you were looking for by now. lol
Hi ,I need De laurence products like magic rings and necklaces, and I dont know where to get it
What about your address, so that we can order some products .
who is obara?
I would like to read more from de laurence. I believe there is a spiritual world. I started reading the bible where i read the book of dead which gave me great spiritual powers i want to be trained by de laurence to great a great spiritual spirit of light.
what is the book of the dead
Hi I’m new and I would like to become DLaurence
go sit down
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I all thе time used tо ѕtudy article in ndws papers but noω as I am a user of internet thjs from now I am usinmg net for articles, thanks to web.
First and foremost. I want to be like DE LAURENCE. And how will know more about spiritual realm. Plz i need reply. And ur contact. Ur own edition makes me to know more about delaurence thanks so much. I wana be a magician.
Can you please respond to me? I’ve been trying since August to contact you. I urgently need an item from your store. Thanks a million!
WHat can I help you with?
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I would like to know more can you please e mail me i would like to buy some product
How can i be benefits from this opportunity
I would like to buy a Gold chain and Gold Ring to use for susesfull in my business and for protetion
Ok sir where do you live may I ask?
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Your email name suggest something Yoruba, if so why don’t you look for this kind of help from some Babalawo’s, does it take ME to tell you that there are none in Africa or throughout the diaspora who are more powerful and knowledgeable that the Yorubas, ie IFA/Orisa?? Find a REAL Babalawo and your problems will be solved, those who find IFA has found solution!!
I need the master key reading without fear.,
Are you talking about the BOOK the master key?
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Hello Obara Meji
Plzz contact me via my email I want to know more about De Laurance .Here is Ma email: arifawadh@yahoo.com
I love spiritualism. How can i be a student?
A student of what? Please explain!
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i like to no how to make us of it obara meji
I wand to practis his books please how can get the basic one start with. Fear is an enemy to succes so my fear is behind me now please who the founder of t s s lodge?
Correction: I’m so happy and inspired. Thank you. I’ve done business with De Laurence in the past, I bought a ring about 15 years ago but lost contact because of a relocation of De laurence office or warehouse. May I please be provided with a catalogue or the address I would like to buy a Gold chain and Gold Ring.
I’m so happy and inspired. Thank you. I done business in the past, I bought I ring about 15 years ago but lost contact because of a relocation of De laurence office or warehouse. May I please be provided with a catalogue I would like to do some business.
please let me be a student de Laurence call me 2310770270724 and send me a gift
I’m a Yoruba man, also a spiritualist. I know little about De laurence, but I like hhim. I’m the Spiritual Leader,of Spiritual & Native Drugs Reaserch Centre, in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
What does your company do?
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I love spiritualism. Hw can i be a student?
A student of spirituality over all or something specific?
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I need the master key reading without fear.,
well I am jamaican and de laurence is real!! and i scaredas whits sh!t of those things.. what you need to understand is negative and positive balances life and in every aspect of life there is negative and positive as with spirits… i’m not saying all of this is bad but ignorance is bliss. until it is happening to you, you wont understand.
Thank you empresfaith!!…ase!!!!
Brilliant article, I really enjoyed reading this, thank you so much for sharing this, bless:)
i got your reply today because i do not visit this site often, i will reply your quickly if you write direct to my email. I live in the City of New York. Where do you live? We have to be able to connect for easy of my learning.
Stay blessed spiritually.
Manny
well manny you are welcome, i will absolutely teach you what you desire to learn as much as possible, but the yoruba people of west africa, are the most learned people when it comes to tradition, no one can stand up to them, even in other african countries when they are doing ceremonies they turn toward where nigeria is geographically from them and say “TO OUR ELDERS IN ILE IFE”…… I have studied religions and traditions all my life and NEVER have I ever found ANYONE, or any country whose system of divination, tradition,, rites and rituals, as intricate, systematic… Read more »
love this article. Can u email me plzzzzzz creamynull@gmail.com
i hail from the island of st lucia
This is Obara Meji from embracingspirituality, how can I help you?
“When the normal becomes abnormal,evil is at work.” Yoruba Proverb.
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Thanks for your kind reply and glad that you are more into the rich Yoruba Culture which the Europeans have tried to steer us from following through the Christianity.
i know that we are all African one way or the other. I want to learn from you because i don’t know or practice any of the traditional rites.
Thanks
Manny
Thank you for visiting my site, I have been to nigeria many times and I do practice the traditional practices if Ifa/orisha, in fact I was initiated in lagos and my orisha is Osun…… I am indee jamaican, but if you know anything about Jamaicans we are still connected to africa, obara meji is my odu
The sacred word OBARA MEJI is a Yoruba word. I am a Yoruba man born in Yoruba land of Nigeria. The write up above is from a spiritualist/writer from Jamaica and Yoruba language is not spoken in Jamaica. I am just wondering. Kudos to the writer and may the sou of Dr. De Laurence rest in perfect peace.
Hi Akenaten, what do you want to know?
I was going to school in Rollington Town when the Shirley Duppy saga was happening.
I want to know more about spiritualism. Want to open my pineal glands as well
I would love be know more about spiritualism.
Wayne this is Obara Meji ah whey yuh run gone!!
pleas, are you a son of DEE LAWRENCE? if so, i need some book and other thing just write me with your email, so that i will mail you some i’m one of spiritual student, pleas help me God will be your helper, thanks wonderful man.
I am still here obara meji, u can email me
hi wayne,welcome to site…tell me what is it you love about d lawrence…and would you like to become a student of embracing your spirituality or d lawrence?
Hi i would like to be a student of de laurence how do i go about i live in jamaica
I would like to become a student.
you betta go sit down
I love Dr Delaurence.
Aseeeeee was a virgin!! when I get responses like this I am inspired to continue!!!….Thank you!!
It is through your blogs that I’ve learnt so much about Delaurence. Its nice to know more of him and to understand that the dranco urban myth was a part of the Jamaican tradition. I thought that it was only my family who knew about it(lol), in my girlish illusion. This is wonderful, I am being educated and informed at the same time.