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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
We spent the journey in meditation, feeling that a preparation of quietness and peace was essential. The drifting ease and blankness of the void, and the blue light made stillness simple. As we sped on our way without apparent movement, our minds were each turned inward to the Master, who at once supported and communed … Read more
Far away we heard the sound of trumpets. At once there was movement everywhere. We leapt to our feet and hurried out to the green. All around us, people were doing the same, and without any words, each seemed to know his appointed place. Swiftly the crowds formed two long ranks, the children in the … Read more
“What a delightful place,” Rose sighed, looking round our house. “The comfort of it!” “See how simple it is,” Janet said. “On earth, people complicate life so much. Here, with a place to rest, fruit to eat and all the land to roam in, one can be completely happy.” “I almost wish I could stay,” … Read more
Janet and I gasped simultaneously. “On the sea!” I echoed, “but I thought you said she came from earth? How can she have such powers?” “Does a soap-bubble have ‘powers’ when it rises higher than a man can jump?” he retorted, and added, when he saw my puzzlement, “Of course she would have ‘powers’ if … Read more
I was particularly pleased with our coming visit for I had long had a plan in my mind for acquiring one of the houses in the Plane Between. Remembering the happiness of Stephen and James there, I thought that Janet and I could perhaps secure a house nearby. The mother, whose name was Doris, was … Read more
On our way we talked together. I asked Janet if she had been to the Hall of Sleep before, and she said she had served there for some time. Of course, I wanted details. “How is it that some newcomers need sleep when they arrive and others do not?” “Some have laboured for many years … Read more
The hall was peopled with angels who acted as guides, and as we approached, one came to us at once and motioned us to follow. We were led to a large group of the Purple-Gowned and there was immediately a great number of introductions between us. Very soon my shoulder felt quite stiff with all … Read more
The return journey was very different from that on which I had come. This time I knew where I was and the reason for it. Also, I had the company of Janet, Stephen and James. As we raced along through the void, soothed by its strange blue light, I felt as though we were on … Read more
“Oh the power, the Wisdom, the Love,” I murmured, trying to realise it all. After a while, I asked, “What of the people? Who are they and where were they when we first came?” “This is a Plane Between,” Stephen explained. That was all he said but it opened up my link with his mind. … Read more
We had continued our walk as James spoke and now we came upon an open space, flanked on three sides by trees. The centre of the clearing was short grass, studded here and there with the brilliant flowers I had seen on the hillside. On each of the three sides, set with their backs against … Read more
As I reached the fringe of the Hall of Reception, word came to me from Stephen that he would like to see me. I was particularly glad of this invitation, for I had laboured long over the newcomers and thought a rest would be very pleasant. I turned at once and started off towards him, … Read more