WHAT WE CAN DO
A friend with us asked them to tell
us the best way to do our part
in making the truth known.
"You may find many things to do. It
is thought here that most people on earth are too afraid of adopting the
idea of a spiritual life. We think that this fear is not warranted. It
is not necessary to parade such virtues.
If one will only live
a life of helpfulness, of thought for others, of kindness wherever
possible, he has made a great beginning.
And if
many
could do this, the world would soon
notice the result; and the attention then attracted would not be
annoying. From this would come the
publicity that is necessary for
the spread of any new thought or
idea. It should not be a very disagreeable task to experiment. When a
few can be near enough to each other to bring the sense of support to
the actions of each, then the greatest difficulty is overcome.
"We do not look for great things to
be accomplished in a short time. We do feel that a beginning should be
made, with a definite object in view; and we are willing to await results. We believe that
each truehearted believer in
the nearness of spirit life, and who comprehends the beauty of this
life, may become a center from which may radiate a power for good that
will be far greater than you at present realize."
This subject was brought to our
attention at a later date when some strangers wrote:—
"We wish to tell you of our thoughts.
We hope for greater activity among the believers in spirit life. Can you
not form some thought union?"
'Just what do you mean by that?'
"We mean that those who are with us in
desire can form a thought union,—rather, a purpose to accentuate that
thought until it becomes action.
"We are among those who on earth did
not believe in this farther life. We lived a material existence in a
material world, and looked forward to the long, long, unbroken sleep. When
we came here we
did pass
into a long sleep, but awakened to conditions and
possibilities for which we were not
prepared, and another long time of unhappiness awaited us before we began
to see the orderliness of spirit progression. Then we began—perhaps you
might call it the first letter of the spiritual alphabet. And from the
first small letter has come the whole perfect and beautiful story. But
years have been wasted, worse than wasted, because we absorbed the time
and power of beautiful spirits who might have long been in happier
pursuits. So, for the human being himself, and for the beautiful spirit
that might be called to watch and teach the stupid soul, I ask more light
over there, more preaching of good tidings, more gathering together of the
needy unspiritual ones for teaching and leading, that they themselves may
become a power for good. Try for power. Try for unity. What is it the
bible says about "when two or three are gathered together, etc."? Try it.
Organize. Teach and preach the
beautiful truth of immortal life."
And Mary added:—
"We are so desirous of having these
truths put before the world that we cannot rest content until we see some
concerted effort made to influence others."
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