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Experimental investigation of the spirit manifestations, [electronic ...

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SPIRIT WORLD. 103proaclicd, and taking nic by <strong>the</strong> hand said, ^Welcome, dear bro<strong>the</strong>r, tothis sinless world, where your progression is sure; no obstacles shall impedeyour footsteps ; <strong>the</strong> conditions <strong>of</strong> time are removed ;your feet shallfiiil not in <strong>the</strong> race <strong>of</strong> progress. Onward and Upward is our motto.'496. " With willing heart I followed my guide. Every step taken ledme up toward <strong>the</strong> great Source <strong>of</strong> light and truth. I never wearied inmy journey. Bright and sparkling waters flowed at my feet, and livingflowers sprang up before me. Each new object gave me courage to proceed.Old fLimiliar faces met my gaze at every footstep, and cherub formsflitted past me. Golden clouds rested over <strong>the</strong> scene, and all nature wasrefulgent with light and animation. Huge oaks tossed <strong>the</strong>ir giant branchesto <strong>the</strong> pure breezes <strong>of</strong> heaven, and l<strong>of</strong>ty pines bowed <strong>the</strong>ir heads in loveand adoration. The little birds sent forth <strong>the</strong>ir notes <strong>of</strong> praise, while <strong>the</strong>air was laden with <strong>the</strong> perfume <strong>of</strong> flowers.nature while on earth, I enjoyed this scene much.Being fond <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> beauties <strong>of</strong>497. "I was rejoiced to see so many <strong>of</strong> my friends present. Each viedwith <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r to give me <strong>the</strong> most cordial welcome.498. '^I soon perceived that I was near my journey's end, for I hadreached <strong>the</strong> fifth sphere <strong>of</strong> <strong>spirit</strong>ual progression. My guide pointed out tomy view <strong>the</strong> mansion which I was to occupy.499. ^' I was told that I could return to earth, when I was so inclined.Inclination <strong>of</strong>ten draws me thi<strong>the</strong>r. So long as a <strong>spirit</strong> has friends onearth, he will visit <strong>the</strong>m; but when <strong>the</strong>y join him, he loses his attachmentfor <strong>the</strong> rudimental sphere, and seldom <strong>the</strong>reafter leaves his celestialabode.500. ^' My habitation consists <strong>of</strong> suites <strong>of</strong> rooms, most beautifully ornamentedwith paintings and statues and <strong>the</strong> most elegant productions <strong>of</strong><strong>spirit</strong> art. Each individual can have his dioelling to suit his own particulartaste or fancy.The more refined and elevated <strong>the</strong> <strong>spirit</strong>, <strong>the</strong> morerefined and beautiful is <strong>the</strong> house or home that he inhabits.501. ^'The occupations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> higher <strong>spirit</strong>s are <strong>of</strong> a more intellectualcharacter than <strong>the</strong> highest on earth.502. " Our spheres are types <strong>of</strong> yours ; but we do not have to providefor <strong>the</strong> casket which contains <strong>the</strong> <strong>spirit</strong>ual jewel.''SPIRITUAL BIRTH OF MARIA.503. If <strong>the</strong> reader will turn to my narrative, 192 to 200, he will learnunder what circumstances I became acquainted with Maria, <strong>the</strong> being<strong>of</strong> whose <strong>spirit</strong>ual birth it will, in <strong>the</strong> next place, be my object to give her.own account.504. My acquaintance with this truly angelic creature has awakcncdl

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