SEEKING EARTH FRIENDS
Mary and Dee were called away one
evening, and the other members of the circle explained their absence.
"They were called to another circle
to help find an earth friend for a spirit lately arrived. They have done
so much of this work, they are frequently called to other circles.
"They have succeeded when others have
failed, many times, in aiding newly arrived spirits, and in helping
others who are here. For there are many unanswered questions for those
who first arrive. Sometimes they expect to find the heavenly home as
they themselves have constructed it from bible references or Sunday
sermons or funeral descriptions; and they become dazed and halfway
lost because they do not find this heaven of their imagination.
"There is much to do here to help the
multitudes who come. With every second some soul arrives on this side.
Sometimes in great catastrophes they arrive by hundreds. Can you not see
how often we are called to help? Every one is tenderly cared for. Some
are worthy, some are unworthy. But they are received gently and lovingly
in every case."
A friend had asked if we could find a
relative on that side for him. We apparently succeeded, but there was a
little doubt of the identity, both because he came so quickly, and
because his remarks were not as expected. We inquired if
they thought the presence genuine, or was some spirit masquerading?
"We can always tell when the truth is
not told. There is a peculiar clouding of the form and appearance. So
far as we could tell, he was the one the messenger sought.
"We wish we could explain this phase
of life to you more definitely. It is not easy for strangers to come and
to talk freely. Some succeed, others do not. It is a great hindrance to
the acceptance of many messages from here. We have told you of
many of the difficulties of communication, but you will never fully
understand until you come.
"We have no doubt that this was the
one for whom you were inquiring. He was excited over the prospect of
talking, and was much
disappointed that he could not get through more easily.
"He came quickly, as you say. We sent
messengers, and they seemed to find him at once. You must understand
that the service is very complete, much more so than any telegraph or
radio that has been invented. We do not always find them so quickly, of
course, for sometimes they are far away, or in some work they cannot
leave, or are not advanced, or sometimes even, have gone
on to higher planes. But this time
the one sought was evidently not
far away.
"We are glad to bring friends to you,
and hope you can understand
some of the difficulties we have to overcome."
At another time this spirit did
succeed in writing, and the following is a part:—
"You know I did not believe as you
did. I thought—if I thought at all,—along the lines the church had laid
out. I do not remember much of
my coming: I seemed to finally drop into a peaceful sleep.
How long, I do not know. Then a new
consciousness seemed to come slowly. There was beauty about me; people
moving; music far away, but beautiful. But I supposed the music must be
from harps played by angels.
Old ideas are strong, you know.
"Then I found I could move. I saw a
wonderful shining form near me, — my guide, I afterwards learned, — and,
strangely enough, I felt
acquainted with this stranger! He
took me by the hand, or so it seemed,
and together we explored this wonderful new country. Patient with all my
ignorance, wise when I was foolish, tender when I was almost afraid; but through it
all, he was leading, guiding me
through wonderful scenes, and bringing me to a trust, a happiness and
well-being, I never knew before.
