3 Death and Life of a Soldier

CHAPTER THIRTEEN     THE WEDDING GARMENT When at last I was summoned to meet Reg again I noticed a great change in him. He was quieter, yet he held a suggestion of strength and secret joy that I found most attractive. As we sat together with our backs against a convenient tree, he said with … Read more

CHAPTER TWELVE     THE PLAN BEGUN “First of all we will take you to the Hall of Reception to meet your angels again,” I explained. “Then they will take you to the Gates so that you can see the exact state of your robe.” “That is awful, isn’t it?” Reg asked with a pitiful look. … Read more

CHAPTER ELEVEN    THE PLAN UNFOLDED “Suppose we take one question at a time,” I suggested. “Of course, the Love of God won us a place in Heavenif we believe that and accept it.” “How can we accept it, even if we do believe?” “Suppose you were sitting by a pool of water and you … Read more

CHAPTER TEN     THE WISH EXPRESSED Thus we continued our talk. It was a great pleasure to have Reg’s company and the plan forming or infused in my mind was very much to my taste. Janet, who could of course follow my thoughts, thoroughly approved. Reg, all unconscious, talked on, or lay with his hands … Read more

CHAPTER NINE     THE FEAST Silently, we three walked across the green, and there, where the waves left a gleaming line on the golden sand, we turned toward our house. All was peace. The mellow green light filled the little sanctuary. The pink chestnut, perpetually in bloom, brooded over the roof and graced the verandah … Read more

BERNARD’S  STORY CHAPTER EIGHT  THE KING’S VISIT I could not keep the eagerness out of my step as we made our way toward the green, but, swiftly as I walked, Reg kept pace with me, glancing up at me at intervals with a troubled look. Searching into his mind, I saw the reason. Poor fellow! … Read more

CHAPTER SEVEN    HOSTS AND GUESTS Reg had been so absorbed in their conversation that he had ceased to notice the great void, but now he saw that the strange blue light had given place to a grassy hilltop. The three of them stood together, gazing down a winding path into a valley far below. Everywhere … Read more

CHAPTER SIX    PEAS AND CARAWAY SEEDS “Tell me more about going to this Plane Between in sleep,” Reg asked. “Well, man prepares for death in this way. If it were not for sleep, death would have the terror of the unknown” “But is has!” Reg interrupted. “At least, to a great many people.” “No.” Both … Read more

CHAPTER FIVE     A JOURNEY THROUGH THE VOID “Can I really? I suppose you have all seen them already?” “I have,” replied Gordon. “The others have been too busy as yet.” He turned to them. “Well, fellows, are you ready? There was a chorus of assent; Reg felt a hand on each shoulder and in … Read more

CHAPTER FOUR     “GREAT TIMES” Gordon rose from the seat and stood looking out over the park. “Want to meet some of the fellows now?” Reg sprang to his feet. “May I really? Somehow I think this will all seem proved when I have spoken to the others. Just now, it is half a dream.” … Read more

CHAPTER THREE     THE HALL OF FRIENDS What an exhilarating experience it was! They neither walked, nor ran, but seemed to speed rapidly through the air, close to the high ground, but far above the valley. Each of the angels had a hand upon his shoulder, and Reg felt as natural as though he had … Read more

CHAPTER TWO     PROBLEMS “He is everywhere,” explained the angel, answering the last question first. “Here, He is called the Father because He is the loving Father of us all. We cannot see Him on the lower planes – not because He is not here, but because we are not advanced enough to have clear … Read more

PART ONE. THE SOLDIER’S STORY CHAPTER ONE     THE WELCOME The valley on the fringe of Heaven’s realm lay dreaming in fragrant peace. The pearly sky held no hurrying clouds, but remained lightly veiled in mist as though time and season stood still. Down the grassy hillside, flowers rose motionless on their slender stems, for … Read more