The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-07-19

if some brilliant flame burned within. and all
were hound togetherby girdIe of rich purple
velvet. So perfectly did they fit their bodies,
that there seemed not single fold out ofits
place. Around their haads were wreaths of
fragrant delicate flowers, which neverlost their
odors and here and there ruby sent forth its
beautiful reflected ;ligbI; and behind each ear,
euery one had an olive leaf As Ancune en-,
tered every angel manifested the utmost delight,
and welcomed her az sister; and choir Of
voices from within. raised their harmox4ous
voices and sung,
Enter, enter, young immortal,
Through celestials golden portal;
Welcome 70 our land of love,
Welcome to the realms above -.
Sweety shall the fountain flow,
On thee rich blessings tn bestow;
Sister angel passion, pass ON!
She was Immediately clad with similar robes;
and one tall majestic glorious being, whoseem.
ed TO be the prince of the company, came 10 her,
and placed behind her ear, the olive leaf and
said, this is the badge of our heaven, and byit
we acknowledge you as our sister; come now
to the Immortal Fountain; for the barriers are
all passed; peace and tranquility shall hence.'
forth be: your companionsd joy and glad.
ness shall forever attend you, and we will be
your protecting friends They all departed,
and it is impossible to describe the beauty Of
the flowers, and the sweetness Of their odours,
and the glory oithe light, and the purity ofthet
atmosphere, and the happiness of that heaven,
for to mortals they are ineffable There was
one object, however, the most wonderful and
nin oc ,b bol
clothed, as it were, with the sun and from
whom proceeded light, which Illuminated all
heaven with its glory;+ and on the appearance
of his Divine Majesty, all angels prost.ased
themselves in humble alteration. .a
As they travelled, in little time the mury
muring of the waters were heard, and thrill
of delight passed through the soul of Aucune.
She ascended the beautiful Mount of Innocence,
on which it stood, and there before her lay the
waters in the form of a lake, from the centre Of
which they rose up into the air, and fell gent
ly upon the service. Angels were bathing heir
beautiful forms; and Aucune ran up and i3ok-
ed in, and saw the face of one beaming with
joy and beauty, which seemed to be looking at
her from within the water! And, as she con-
tnued to admire this lovely countenance, her
sister Chacune came joyfully up, and kissed
her. and in tones of exultation and plea ,ure,
said, %, my beloved Aucune! long, long have
I wished to behold you standing upon the brink
of these blessed waters, so that could show
you how beautiful you are! Look theEs' said
she, pointing to the face in the water. look
there, and behold the beauty Of your own coun!
tenancep Aucune looked, and vas astenished
to find that it was her own purified soul, go in
fnitely more beautiful than that of her body,
that she did not recognize it! But have not
bathed YETI said she with surprise. True,
you have not yet bathed in this type of the Holy
Water said Chacune, but the true wster of
purifying, living truth, from the River OF Life,
has been flowing in your soul, since, the time
you first set out to reach the Fountaini Re
member how your heart was once filed with
the spiritual filth of sin, and then think of ths
holy commands and wise instruction, thatswer,
given you by the holy angels to make You pure,
and fit for heaven; these were the waters of the
True Fountain of Beautyp % Chacune, Che,
cune,' said Aucune, understand it all ? and
falling upon her neck, the two sisters embraced
each other with the ardency ofangelic love;
and then fell upon their knees, and with eyes
and hands uplifted, they uttered in unison holy
and solemn prayer, which heard as if ascend.
ing to the throne of the Majesty on High, bless.
ing and praisipg God for all His mercies, and
His wonderful works to the children of men
After. this awoke.