EVIDENTIAL TESTS AND PROPHECIES

 

In speaking of an event of which we had just learned, we were surprised to find that our friends on that side already knew of it. I said:—

 

'Well, you missed a splendid test. Why did you not tell us about it? I rather think that would have appealed to the public somewhat more than the messages.'

"We know so surely of the life here that we forget the value of tests. We need some one to remind us constantly, for to us they seem foolish and unnecessary: like trying to tell one the sun is shining, when all can see the facts for themselves."

'Well, if there is anything to tell now, be sure that you do not overlook it.'

"There are no more events of that kind in the near future, but perhaps you may see some changes. But I will not foretell these; you must wait and see for yourself."

'Just how much can you foretell?'

"Not much. We can see circumstances and the probable results, and many are able to tell the future from them. But we are not gifted in that way."