Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-05-29
Three Hours In Glory.
VIII AT A LITTLE GIRL SAW WHILE IN A
TRANCE.

VIII AT A LITTLE GIRL SAW WHILE IN A
TRANCE.
The following singular story comes
from Monroe. Wis, and is vouched fol
as strictly true by prominent residents
of that place:
Nellie Blackford is thirteen years old,
and never had been robust child. Some
two months ago or more she supposed
her mother to be dying, and ran nearly
two miles for neighbors to be present.
She returned exhausted, was taken down
to the bed with illness, suffering greatly
for many weeks afterward. A physician
gave all possible attention, but she con-
tinued to grow worse. The doctor final
ly declared that no human power could
save her, and that she must die. Nellie
too, expressed desire not to live saying
that she wished to GO to God and the
angels, ere her dear afflicted mother lef,
her a helpless orphan. On Monday af.
ternoon, the 10th instant, the friends
and neighbors assembled to see her pass
away. About o'clock her extremities
became very cold. and they thought bel
gently and happily passing "ever the
river" All at once change passed over
her features, sweet smile illuminated
her countenance, and the most intense
delight seemed portrayed and fingered
on her face till it fairly shone. Words
fail to express the happiness, content.
ment and glory there depicted. A con.
tlnual change seemed passing over hel
quiet face, all telling of Something bright
and beautiful passing before the enrap.
tured eyes. All at once, to the astonish.
ment of all. she raised her little hands
In the attitude of listening intently
changing her position continually and
seeming to listen with all the power o.
her being. She continued in this state
for very nearly three hours, seemingly
perfectly unconscious of all surrounding
objects and sounds. She seemed tC
opened her eyes, and, seeing her moth.
er standing near, sweet and heavenly
smile passed over her face. Her mother
stopped and asked her ifshe heard sweet
music. Nellie had spoken before Of
hearing music when in her sinking
spells.
And now comes the strange and mirac
ulous story of this little daughter of af
Fiction as related by herself:
II seemed as though I was walking
through pleasant country till came
to place that surely was heaven. There
were streets all paved with gold, anC
such beautiful fountains as clear as cry.
stal that seemed to rise up and then fall
in bright, sparkling drops. 1 lay down
on soft, grassy bank to rest, near g
fountain, where my grandpa who has
been dead six years came to me, and
said 1 should 60 back to take care of my
little sister till she was large enough to
take care of herself. My little brother
whom had never seen, came to me anG
told me he was my brother, and he play.
ed such sweet music for me on a golden
harp. A crown of gold encircled his
head. He was all dressed in cleaning
white, and so was grandpa. And he die
not look SO old as when here, and his
eyes were perfect, not blind of the one
he used to be. His voice sounded sc
familiar.
''Then, oh can hardly tell, I saw
Jesus all robed in white, dazzling
crown upon his head. He sat on such s
beautiful high seat that was on raised
platform. All seemed ofgold, and there
were beautiful trees, flowers, streams
and fountains of clear water around thu
throne and everywhere. Angels were
flying around, bright crowns upon theil
heads, and golden harps in their hands
and they played the sweetest music thai
I ever heard. felt so sorry at frs
when grandpa told me should 20 back
and take the place of my dear mother
and she should come. When I frs
seemed to get to this beautiful place the
sweet word Welcome Welcome echo
ed all around. saw SO many things
that words fail to tell them now. Til,
angels said they would cure me, that
should take no medicine, and I know
shall get we'll"
Nellie Blackford, it is said, has great
ly improved since her trance vision, anc
seems in fair Way to get entirely we'll