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Bernard - posted by Admin THE PLACE OF GREAT SOULS We sat in silence for a while after Sarah had departed with her angel, thinking that our next visit would soon begin, but presently the Ruby Angel pressed upon our minds that he would give us further teaching before this took place. It had no particular bearing, he explained wordlessly, … Read more
SARAH’S PICTURE “Shall we go on a round of visits now?” suggested our angel. “I would like you to learn more of Heaven-sight.” “How would a round of visits help us to learn that?” I asked, and Janet said: “We know a little of extended Heaven-sight…” “Oh, the Ruby Angel intends to take us on … Read more
DEGREE OF DIGNITY “Let us go now to the Place of Trees,” the Ruby Angel suggested. “It is time you attained to the Degree of Dignity.” “Oh, what is that?” I asked, while Janet turned her face to his. Our angel smiled. “I cannot help seeing the picture in you minds! You think of gowns … Read more
THE GREEN PASTURE How peaceful was the time that followed! Our dear angel said we had had quite a lot of teaching and had used up a deal of energy in all our visits and so we must be refreshed. “We shall visit the Garden of Serenity and walk awhile in the Green Pasture,” he … Read more
TREES After the last lesson of the Angel we all walked on for a very long time. At least it seemed a long time afterwards when we came to look back upon it but it may have been a mere flash. Who can tell? We had so many experiences, we met so many people, we … Read more
PEOPLE AND FLOWERS After the Ruby Angel had given us his blessing he seemed to fade away out of our sight as he had done so many times before. We sat again on the log, silent and awed, yet with that radiant joy within our hearts which we knew so well in Heaven’s realm. The … Read more
THE FIRST INTENTION The wood was green and cool and silent. Janet and I sat on a fallen log, enjoying the softness of the vine twining so thickly over its surface. How long had we rested there? It was difficult to say. For a long time we had not spoken. Before that we had been … Read more
The setting sun was so bright upon the water that it dazzled our eyes. We were glad to settle down in the slight shade of a straggling tree, letting its feathery leaves act as a veil for us. “How still it is,” Janet murmured. “And how shining bright,” I added. “So still, so bright, so … Read more
THE ROAD TO FREEDOM Janet and I sat beside the Ruby Angel, looking out toward the snowy hills. There was a tang in the air. The wind whistled among the bare branches of the trees at our feet, and then, rushing up the hillside, swirled icily about us. The grass on which we were sitting … Read more
THE MOUNTAIN AND THE STREAM “Look at that swiftly-flowing stream,” our angel said. He leant against the trunk of a tree, his ruby gown glowing against the shadowed bark. But how is this?” I demanded surprisedly. “Where is the high field and the mountain-range of a moment ago?” Janet, too, was gazing round in astonishment … Read more
“WHAT IS MAN?” “I will teach you of life,” said the Ruby Angel. We were sitting in a field set high among the hills – Janet and I. Our favourite angel was with us, and so we were deeply content. I drew up my knees and clasped my arms around them, looking out over the … Read more
THE VIRGIN’S CROWN We talked with our angel for a long time as we went wheeling rapidly on our way. He seemed particularly anxious to answer all our questions, encouraging us to range in thought over the whole of our ‘tour’ and to remember all the lessons we had learned. Then he taught us more … Read more
HAPTER THIRTEEN ON THE RADIANT WAY When we had wished our guides a temporary farewell (for they told us that we should often meet) Victoria led us on, over the Radiant Way. Happy as I was to be with her, I yet felt an inward hunger which at first I could not define. Janet, too, … Read more
THE ANGELS OF PRAYER “How gentle is the Angel of Death!” Victoria said softly as we continued our walk.” I had to ensure that you put that in your book.” “It is very good of you to be so interested,” I began, but she broke in laughingly. “We love to spread the good news of … Read more
THE ANGEL OF DEATH “Now we will continue our way, for I want you to meet another angel,” Victoria said. This time we all walked together and again I was struck by the featureless landscape for there was nothing in it to register our progress. It reminded me of what it symbolised – the lack … Read more
THE ANGEL OF BIRTH Presently, one by one, the Guardian – angels went away. Each was to return to earth with precious knowledge which would benefit her charge. When we were alone, Victoria said, “Now I want to introduce you to another angel. Will you come with me?” Eagerly we rose up, and began to … Read more
THE SPHERE OF ANGELS For a time we continued our exhilarating journey through the Higher Void and then at last we came to the Sphere of Angels. Here, another surprise awaited us. In our journeyings, we had become accustomed to woods and hills, to valleys crossed with streams, and to broad rivers flowing through fields. … Read more
THE HOLY HOUSE When our hymn was ended, our angel put his arms about us, holding us to his sides and then rose sharply into the air. At this Janet and I knew that we were leaving the Sphere of Dreams, and travelling by angel’s power. “I wanted to make another visit,” Janet said wistfully. … Read more
THE LESSON OF THE TREE Joseph and I talked together earnestly. I was so much attracted to his simple, wise nature that I asked if we could come to visit him again, after our book was finished. He consented gladly, telling me of a cottage he and the Master had built in the very depths … Read more
THE DIVINE CARPENTER Even the birds seemed to sense our thoughtful mood as we walked on through the wood. They sat motionless on the boughs, watching us, or wheeled above our heads with faint calls to one another. This wood was so like a temple, too, that perhaps they were calmed by its spell. We … Read more