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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SPIRIT WORLD. Illimmortulit}', and <strong>the</strong> coiiditions necessary to be observed by tlicni in orderto obtain a happy future existence.637. Notwithstanding <strong>the</strong> truth <strong>of</strong> <strong>spirit</strong> <strong>manifestations</strong> and <strong>spirit</strong>teachings, tliere are many persons who will not readily perceive it; <strong>the</strong>irminds are so much cramped and distorted by false teachings, that manyyears shall have elapsed before <strong>the</strong>re can be much improvement in <strong>the</strong>m<strong>of</strong> such it hath been said, ^' They would not believe though one shouldarise from <strong>the</strong> dead."538. My bro<strong>the</strong>r, I would say a word to you touching your duty inregard to <strong>the</strong> present dispensation. You occupy a prominent and importantplace in <strong>the</strong> dissemination <strong>of</strong> this most glorious gospel ;your mindhas ever been desirous <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> truth ; a uniform consistency <strong>of</strong> conduct hasmarked your course through life : pursue, <strong>the</strong>n, <strong>the</strong> even tenor <strong>of</strong> your way,and let love be <strong>the</strong> controlling principle <strong>of</strong> your motives and actions, andif reviled, revile not again, but bear all things nobly for <strong>the</strong> truth's sake,and great will be your reward. I would say, moreover, let your reasondetermine <strong>the</strong> value <strong>of</strong> our teachings. You are engrossed to some extentby <strong>the</strong> cares and perplexities <strong>of</strong> earth life ; <strong>the</strong>refore you cannot so fullyrealize <strong>the</strong> wondrous joys which await you in yonder peaceful heaven539. My bro<strong>the</strong>r, when <strong>the</strong> lamp <strong>of</strong> your earthly existence shall beginto burn dimly, and <strong>the</strong> objects <strong>of</strong> earth recede from your view, your <strong>spirit</strong>fa<strong>the</strong>r and sister will be at hand to conduct you into <strong>the</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> thoseloved friends who are bound to you by <strong>the</strong> ties <strong>of</strong> consanguinity andsympathy.Martha.My Bro<strong>the</strong>r* s account <strong>of</strong> Ms Spiritual Birth.540. Dear bro<strong>the</strong>r Robert: How long I remained in a state <strong>of</strong> unconsciousness,previous to my <strong>spirit</strong>ual birth, is unknown to me; sufficeit to say, when <strong>the</strong> vital cord which bound me to <strong>the</strong> physical body wasparted, I experienced a full consciousness <strong>of</strong> my personality. I enjoyedperfect freedom from pain and sickness, and an unwonted degree <strong>of</strong> strengthand buoyancy <strong>of</strong> <strong>spirit</strong>; sensations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most exalted character tookpossession <strong>of</strong> me, and a holy calm pervaded <strong>the</strong> sanctuary <strong>of</strong> my soul.It was not, however, until I saw my body lying upon <strong>the</strong> bed, that <strong>the</strong>true nature <strong>of</strong> my situation flashed across my mind.that moment <strong>of</strong> ecstatic bliss.I shall never forgetI felt a sudden and indescribable consciousness<strong>of</strong> increased mental and physical power, and my body was most beautifullyand symmetrically formed ;in fact, I beheld myself a perfect andimmortal man ! I perceived, too, that my step was lighter, freer, andmore elastic than usual, and my whole system was singularly rejuvenated.I knew that I was in eternity, yet I saw that I was upon <strong>the</strong> earth. Asmy mind became clear, and my vision less obstructed, a radiant <strong>spirit</strong>,whom I had not before noticed, addressed me in <strong>the</strong>se words : "Bro<strong>the</strong>rwelcome, welcome, to <strong>the</strong> bright and J03'0U3 <strong>spirit</strong> land, to this blest habi-

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