Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-11-20

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protracted disease always produce, their
earthly feelings were still predominant
with many, and, in connection with the
excitement, confusion and uncertainty
prevailing in their minds, rendered them
inaccessible to the approach of those
brighter spirits. why" he added,
ave do not all even see each other,
though lowering thus together around
you. We have, as it were, dim con-
seriousness of each others presence, and,
E through the instrumentality of the me-
diums. we hear and converse with you
and with each other. Fer this purpose
1t is that we are conducted here by our
spirit-guides, that we may learn our true
condition, and, through mortal means.
unlearn the errors which our mortal life
has instilled into US. Speak, then, Judge,
to them. You they all can hear, and
from your lips they may early learn the
lesson of the realities before them, winch,
sooner or later, they must all learn.
Speak plainly, but gently, for oh! you
know not how much of sorrow and an
xiety there is in the hearts which you can
thus relieve"
accordingly for few moments spoke
to them. l reasoned with them of the
great doctrine of progression which is
now being revealed to man. [ reminded
them that from birth their life had been
one of progression, and now they could
readily perceive that that life still con-
tinued, and with it must continue the
influence of that law of progression. 1t
was of Importance to them to know this,
for then, and only then, could they know
how to direct their action wisely and
well. And, fortunately for them, they
were now in a condition where they could
ascertain, if they would, how true or
false this teaching was.
So, too, if they became satisfied of
that, they could readily learn the law by
which that progression could be most ad-
vanced or retarded. That law was love
love of God and Of one another, to be
manifested not in profession only, but in
active efforts to do good to one another
That could be done by them in the spirit
life as well, and even better, than in their
mortal existence. ...
So, too, / told them that they were
surrounded by bright and beautiful spir-
its who are ready to take them to their
arms, to teach them the holy truths
which are now also being revealed to man
upon earth, and to point them the way
to happier realms, which they may in
time attain. And assured them that
they had but to make themselves accessi-
ble to their spirit friends, by earnestly
desiring their presence and aid, to enjoy
the inestimable assistance which could
soon dispel the gloom of doubt and I'M
certainty, and open to their vision q
bright and holy light from above.
told them that did not ask them to
receive these things as true because l
said SO, but to examine for themselves,
with all the advantages which they now
possessed, and to judge for themselves.
1t could do no harm thus to investigate,
but if, On investigation, they should find
that was correct, they would also find
much that would be of inestimable value
TO them.
Something more to the same effect
said, and, commencing them in few
words to the protection of our Heavenly
Father and the guardian care of the
bright spirits who were around them, |
closed the interview and they faded from
my view.
Affectionately yours,
j. W. EDMoNDS.
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