December 10th, 1922.

J.C.D. and A.C.D.

My mother came.

I am so happy, my beloved son. We all know and love you for the thought. [We were about to lay flowers on her grave.] But not while you are so busy, dear ones. I can't bear you to tire your dear self.

What about the undeveloped spirit ?

Your guide says you did him untold good. He has progressed far. He is almost here. His mother guards and helps him onwards and up. Your guide is such a high soul ! He loves you beyond words. You are often with him at night. He helps and instructs you over here. The name is Pheneas. He is a very, very high soul, sent especially to work through you on the earth plane. He died thousands of years ago in the East, near Arabia. He was a leader among men. He wants me to say, dear one, that there is much work before you.

In this world ?

Why, of course, my darling, it is here on this grey earth that you are needed. Your guide is here. He places his arm round you and kisses your brow and blesses you, and blesses you both.

It gives us such joy over here to see the love light always round you in your own dear home. It is our earth centre. We are happy in that sweet atmosphere. Bless and keep you all, my dears. Your guide is here.

I am proud to have such a guide.

Pheneas speaking.

We are brothers. Your wife is invaluable to us. We use her a great deal. Do I work on right lines ?

You are right. Go on as you are doing. You are doing far more than you have any idea of. It is far-reaching, the effect of it.

Shall we go to America ?

It is God's will. It is ordained.

The children too?

Yes, emphatically. Yes. You are all needed, each in your own way doing work for the cause.

What about the Medium's guide ?

We are old, old friends, so it is grand working together. He is so dear and sweet a soul, beloved by all who come near him. Julius, his name.

This has been a happy evening for me. I have often wanted to come to you, for you see you are so much to me, and it hurt that I meant nothing to you. Now we are close. It will be easier for me to work through you in consequence.

[The Medium asked if she did wrong in being angry with persecutors of the Cause.]

Quite right, my dear soul. We, too, were furious, so how can we blame you for being so. But they too will know the truth very soon. It will be the biggest thing that has ever happened in the earth's history. But great blessings will follow. All the shadows will flee away.

December 15th, 1922. J.C.D. and A.C.D.

Pheneas came.

You beloved brother - your new brother.

I said good morning to you.

I know. I have heard you.

Look after G.V.O.

I will. He is in God's hands. You need not feel responsibility.

Shall I write about Stacey ? [This was a young clergyman who needed help.] Wait a while. Things will change. Very soon. [They did.] Did you get into the photo ?*

*I had got two faces, vague and misty, in a spirit photograph by Mrs. Deanc.

I tried to.

Was the other Julius ?

No, not he, but someone else who helps you greatly - who takes care of you physically.

I should thank him.

You need not. He sees your gratitude. I fear I give him trouble. No, you are quite sensible. Come with us to the United States.

Yes, but a much stronger guard than I will be with you upon the whole journey. They are very, very High. They are amongst God's chosen band.

I have only this to say. We bless you, we bless the medium, we bless this house, we bless all belonging to you, we bless your home, we bless your beloved children, we bless this circle of light of which you are the centre. God's power be upon you and yours.

[The Chosen Band of whom he spoke were afterwards independently seen and described by a medium in Los Angeles.]

 

December 28th, 1922.

Pheneas speaking.

It is I.

Can you hear me ?

Most assuredly I do. Every word. Every thought.

What about Major Bates ? [This was a Spirit Communicator reported from another circle, who seemed rather inflated, and used an Apostolic name.]

He thinks he is in one of the high spheres. The disciple theory filters through to each plane, so that in the lower spheres a teacher might use the name. If he is so self-satisfied he is not on the higher spheres.

Can I do more ?

You could not do more. Never fear. just go ahead. We are all at the back of you. We planned your coming here. We know the dear place and we love to see our dear ones in it. This is a great centre for us and those on the grey earth plane.

God bless each and all.

March 8th, 1923. (J.C.D., A.C.D.)

Pheneas speaking.

I am an Arabian.

The best of races.

Thank you, dear friend. Naturally, I think so. I lived at Ur.*

*It is stated that the lower part of Mesopotamia was settled from Arabia. Vide Browne's Story of the Jews, p. 22.

Did you live at the time of Abraham ?

Before then.

Do you know Mrs. Carpenter's prophecies ?*

*This lady had some information about the future.

Quite well. It is all part of the scheme to dilute the world with this knowledge. Ought I to spread it ?

Not yet. We will tell you when. Tell no one. There is so much I want to say, but the time is not yet.

You can say as much as that, but do not tell the exact source yet.

Never fear. Soon the things which are done in God's name which are cruel and wicked will not be able to exist. All shams will be swept away by then, and only truth will live. Love – love - love. England won't be like the present England then in any way.

I am able now to keep in much closer touch with you both. Lily is very, very close to you always. It is her special duty to look after you and the children. God bless you, my dears. This has made me very happy. Keep peaceful. All is well.

I fear the world is hopeless. Even after the fearful war, humanity is no better. It must change, and a new world be built up on real Christianity. This which you are preaching is the foundation of what is coming. All cruelty will vanish, because mankind will know and realise things then. Love will prevail, and so God's Personality will live everywhere instead of darkness. Go right on with the work you are doing, for many more must learn.

October 2oth, 1923.

[The long interval was due to our absence and constant preoccupation in our second American tour.]

I am your guide, Pheneas. What is the Arab salutation ?

From the forehead. My best of brothers. Call me by the name you think of me by. I was with you at the Californian séance when they described me.* I was with you, working with and through you.

*A medium had described a very noble Arabian figure behind us.

On my health ?

I will make you rest.

[N.B.-Three days later I was knocked down by a bike, and had to lie up.]

You are to do what we say. Rest will not be time wasted, but gained. You attempt too much all the time. Let things wait. No harm will be done.

You are to walk a mile morning and afternoon. whatever the weather is like. No tea. No work before eleven, nor after six. Dr. Westcott will work on you at night. Take bismuth twice a day. The hut is good. Don't have the 'phone there. The tired feeling will then quickly go. You must. Yes, it is vital.

January 19th, 1924. (Before the boys returned to school.)

I am your beloved son's guide. I shall be with you continually, my own dear boy (to Denis), helping and strengthening you in every way. Now I want you to realise this - that to win great things you have to make an effort, so try hard to look upwards. Realise this, too, that you also have great work to do upon earth. Prepare yourself to be worthy of the privilege. Brace yourself up in all ways, and remember the love of many unseen dear ones is always round you, so you can never, and should never be lonely even when far from your beloved home. God's blessing rest upon you all through the weeks. Try hard, dear boy, to win what we have put aside as a great reward for you.

You each have a strong guard round you. All will be well with you if you only do bravely what comes to you on life's road.

You each have certain things marked out for you, and if you each try to do your real best in them, there are certain very great joys and happinesses in store arranged for you when you come to your wonderful home and life over here. Then how thankful you will be that you did make the effort and did not miss these things which will gladden your hearts so much. Try, my beloved boys, with all your might to be pure and to be strong. Do what you have to do with all your strength, and be happy, realising all that lies ahead of you, and of how blessed you are above your fellows in your great knowledge.

(Denis) Why should one sometimes feel troubled?

That is just what the whole of life's training is for - and in return one has the tremendous happiness and rewards which await humanity over here. Be worthy in every way to deserve it. just try in your daily life to do your simple duties as they come - that is all that is required. You will be greatly helped in every way. Never fear or doubt.

Sebastian is my spirit name, my beloved boy. Kingsley is very busy on an important work far from here.

Gird up your strength to do all that we have set our hearts on this term.

We are more proud of you than I can tell you, my beloved charge. You more than fulfil all our hopes. We were so happy that you realised our presence and nearness.

The veil is ever thinner, so we can help you more and more. We meet often over here at night.

I was an Oriental - an Arabian - and I lived some time after your father's guide.

You come over here at night. It is a joy for us to take you. We do so because you are doing so well on the earth plane.

(Denis) Do I go to Loon Lake and Jasper in my sleep ?*

You go to both, but so quickly that they blend into one. I never knew a brother love another more than Kingsley loves you. There is a glorious home awaiting you all over here.

 

March 8th, 1924.

 

(J.C.D., Denis, A.C.D.)

I am your guide. It was my deputy who was seen near you at the service.

I was preparing a very great work which is to be done before long on the earth. The time passes, so I had to be there to superintend.

It is part of the awakening to prepare peoples' minds, to clear away some of the cobwebs from their clouded brains, so that the light when it comes, will shine through.

Is our idea right about the future ?

Yes, it is. Of course, dear friend and brother. I shall be by your side. About America ?

We will let you know later about that. Those over here who are working with you have two or three plans in their heads. As soon as they have worked out their future scheme of action we will at once let you know, so that you can make your plans accordingly.

You are very well looked after, so have no anxiety. We all need your help, so of course great care will be taken.

[Then came a wonderful gesture of soothing and peace.] Another spirit came.

Do you believe in God ?*

*We always ask this as a safeguard, as advised by St. John.

I do. I do. I do. Who are you ?

You talk to a man who used to know Pheneas as a boy on earth many thousands of years ago.

Where ? Near Arabia.

Pheneas was a magnificent man when on earth. Honoured by all who knew him.

He is a great power over here.

He is here now. He stands by you. But he wished me to make your acquaintance.

What name ?

That may come in time.

We will call you Pheneas's friend, and mine. That is grand.

In this room at this moment are some very high spirits. The light is great. Even I can hardly bear it. Pause.

I should not have said “ Even I.” That was not worthy. Christ would not have said

“ Even I.” Nor would Pheneas.

You meant no harm.

No, I didn't. Truly, truly I didn't.

Very great power is collecting round you at present. Because of what lies ahead of you.

May I be worthy.

The day will come when all men can see. Some will then be stricken to their souls, others will be uplifted, others ashamed, and others will fall on their knees with joy. The truth will be written large in the Heavens so that all can see.

What practical steps should I take to spread this truth ? We will tell you when and how to move.

It is advisable meanwhile to use your own judgment and to speak with those whose minds seem to you to have a window which may admit light.

Written in Winchester Cathedral, Sunday, April 6th, 1924.*

*We were kneeling, in the dim cathedral when the urge to write came upon the medium.

Pheneas writing.

Beloved. Before long the real spirit of God will come into this - His house. All will be changed and the people will come then. It is an empty shell now. Soon it will be filled with God's radiance.

You shall be guided.

Peace be with you and yours, and God's sun shine over you all. The shadows already are falling upon the earth. Signs will come more and more rapidly, so that the eyes of the people will soon be opened. Their unbelief will fall as a dark garment from them.

Look upward always. God is in heaven and all is well.

 

April 19th, 1924.

 

J.C.D. was taken by spirit control (Pheneas) and spoke. He said :­

That all would ever be well with us. That great changes were at hand.

After some hesitation he said that the time was not yet ready for me to speak. When I did it should be bit by bit.

He said that God would be manifest upon earth.

He said people would be softened. All hypocrisy and pretence would vanish. Spiritualism would come into its own.

It was all most wonderful and impressive.

 

April 27th, 1924.

 

Pheneas speaking.

Each of you has his work ordained (for that time), to help and guide those who know nothing. You must all prepare yourselves for that great responsibility, to be worthy of the glorious work God has selected you for.

The period will not last very long, though it may seem long to those who go through it.

What could the children do ?

They could even now teach many clergymen. Mr. A. says it will be mental. He knows nothing.

What should we do exactly ? You will be instructed.

Listen to this. Years ago in Jerusalem was a man, and he was great, and the world would not know him. But the day is at hand when all the world, all colours and creeds will bow to Him, and every knee will be bent.

You will love the work when it comes. You will be happier than ever. So will all your circle. Your psychic powers will be developed then, and you will yourself see as you have great psychic power, but we do not encourage it, for we are sure you would rather work for others.

At your lectures your halls are crowded with earthbound spirits. In reply to the usual test question.

I believe in God, for I have seen His glory. We shall go with you to Bromley,* beloved brother. All the time you are working for the cause.

*I was lecturing there next day.

We guide you always. It is best not to press things, but to leave them in our hands. We have our plans all arranged, and as the time approaches we impress you, and you will have no trouble or doubt. The difficulties will be smoothed away in all directions.

This was so.

May 31st, 1924. (A.C.D., J.C.D.)

Great things are approaching. All that has the slightest glimmer of spiritual life in it will be cultivated, either in this world, or in the higher or lower spheres.

God will come into His own at last, and all shams will fall away and all wolves in sheep's clothing be exposed. The last will be first, and the first last in the eyes of all men.

But all the sects will react to it.

Every sect is done for. The people know too much. The churches have failed in the past, and people will turn to those who have been in direct spirit communication.

The Medium knows this. She senses it. Her powers will develop greatly. She is, as it were, a small bridge between two enormous countries. There is a deep chasm, but you can clasp hands over it.

Take all this down. We are most anxious to have a record, as it will be invaluable.*

*I lodged a complete record at my bank.

Through this knowledge they will have consolation. They have been like sheep, rushing about in all directions, beating their foolish heads against a blank wall in their attempt to find the door of death. They all missed it, and died stunned, but Spiritualism is a great, wide open gate, which leads to all that is glorious.

We must keep close, for people can't do big work without hope and confidence, and anticipation of great happiness. We are always in close touch with you.

 

June 15th 1924.

 

Family - Cyril, our clerical relation.

Pheneas speaks.

We have been waiting for you to sit. Time is short, and there are few channels for us to tell so much that is important. Don't lose an opportunity.

I want to say this. A new world will arise - new in all ways. Then all the shadows and darkness of the present world will be extinct. If humanity knew how different the world could be. Waken up their sluggish minds. You are helping all the time.

Everyone has their part to play. What a thing to live for! What a privilege!

The veil will be rent, and all shall see their dear ones. It is essential that you should teach them that the dead are alive.

To Denis:

A new spirit is coming to help you. He is lofty. He will help you while you are at school until you are back with your people. He is a wonderful guide. He will help you greatly. He comes for that special purpose.

He is a wonderful spirit. Have no fears. All is well. To Malcolm:

Remember-God's blessing rests on you. Live up to that in all ways. You are meant to do work for Him. Try to work towards that. You are going to have a great opportunity. We are pleased with your progress. Go on. You have a fine guard round you. You can be great.

Billie is grand. She, too, will have a lot of work to do when the time comes. All the children are blessed in their knowledge.

Look forward with infinite peace of heart and soul.

The sunlight is on the path, and your shadows are all past. How shall we know Christ ?

How could anyone fail to know Christ? Yes, the chosen will see Christ. Every soul will see Christ eventually.

Every soul will grow until only the Christ Spirit will be there.*

*This corresponds with St. Paul's saying that every man has a Christ in him.

This message has already gone to a certain number. We are now using every channel, but don't want it preached. We want it to come to full tide.

It is essential that you sit more often.

The big man I told you of is held back by worldly weakness. There are many leaders doing good work. There are, noble saints in all creeds.

[At this point the light became too low for me to write.]

Pheneas went on to say that among the Chosen would be many savages, and others who had been good men. They had a better chance than bigoted theologians. The state of the churches was a scandal, and a cause of deep shame and sorrow to those on the other side. They were really against God rather than for Him. Where was the warmth of love which should exist in them ?

July 5th, 1924.

When the great change comes to humanity then all creeds and churches will cease to exist, for the people of all nations will realise how they have utterly failed them in their hour of need. All, all, every colour and sect and nation will turn to spiritualism, and so the world will be changed, and the shams will be swept away for ever. Then comes the Millennium. When you come over here to the land of your dreams you will find that only love prevails, and the sun shines, and all, all is beautiful, and the heart is never hurt. From here you will see the progress of the world under the new conditions. it will all be most interesting and wonderful to behold. The crop is nearly due, the seeds are almost all in, the rain is now to come, and then the sunshine. It is the greatest thing that could possibly happen for humanity. God bless you and your beloved soul's mate, your boys, your girls, all those you love, or who have ever been kind and loving to you.

Is it Pheneas ?

Yes, it is indeed, my most beloved brother. You must take care of yourself. To-morrow keep warm, and rest, and we will work upon you.

(N.B.- I had a chill. - A.C.D.)

[To my wife.] There is no need to worry or be anxious about him. Can you hear us?

Yes, and I can also see you all.

I told him of the Brahan Seer.*

*He was a Scotch prophet of the fifth century. “ The Prophecies of the Brahan Seer” are now published.

Thank you. It is most interesting. That has no doubt been all made up to him. One always gets level ?

Always, always, always.

How about Cynthia ?

[Here Pheneas departed, and presently another took his place.]

He has gone to enquire, but he left me to keep the vibrations open for him. I am on guard. I am Johanna. I work for Pheneas. He is indeed a very, very high spirit.

Not Johanna of Arc ?

No.

Has she ever been near us ?

She has several times. Your book and your interest in her brought her to you.

She is a very great leader and force over here for the proclamation of this great truth upon the earth. She is one of those who will meet you upon your arrival in this glorious world of life.

[To Denis.] Go on trying in all ways, my very dear boy, and you will be glad and thankful afterwards, besides making many of us very proud and happy about you over here. God bless and guard you, one and all, in this dear home circle.

 

July 8th, 1924.

 

Pheneas speaks.

My beloved ones - You had closed down by the time I got back. Johanna is my right hand.

Cynthia is progressing, they told me. She will soon be all right ?

Yes, it depends upon her own efforts.

I want really to say many things to you. So much that is of importance to the world has been decided upon here of late.

Oh, my God, what a good thing it will be when the dross - the dross - will be swept off the earth. The make-belief, the poison, the sham gods that have been created, the theology which has arisen like a great cloud between humanity and God, the Father and his children. That has got to disappear. The face of the earth must be cleaned.

Not only the lower humans, but the earthbound spirits must be cleared off the surface of the earth. The whole thing must be pure, new soil for humanity to grow in. The atmosphere must be new. Otherwise it would be like taking a new, frail, delicate plant, and putting it into old, worn-out soil. So that is one of the reasons why even ground which seems only to hold nature must still be renewed.

It will be wonderful afterwards - far more beautiful than it has ever been in the world's history.

The time is coming when Christ will proclaim Himself. Will He preach Spiritualism?

He won't need to preach it. The world will see the truth of it, and bitter will be their regret.

How shall we know Him ?

The world could not fail to recognise Him. This time He comes into His own. It is not like last time, when He was obscure.

How about many other sects having the same idea of future happenings ?

We want light in the house. It matters not whether a servant, a slave, or a wise man pulls up the blind.

As sure as the dawn comes to-morrow, so surely comes the New World. July 17th, 1924. Pheneas speaks.

We are glad you have come to the New Forest.* It is a good place for you. Nature is wonderful there. Her vibrations are more unspoiled in the New Forest than anywhere in England.

*We had taken a furnished house for two months.

[Here Pheneas begged us to darken the room more. I had to write in the dark.]

When the light is wrong it is like a wrong note in a chord. It breaks the harmony.

The power of the love of the angels is round you all. We long to have you with us on this side.

I want to tell you this. Christ will only announce Himself as Christ when he comes in His glory. Only a chosen few will know of Him when He is here as a human being.

This is a good house.

We would not have allowed you to come into it if it were not. The owner, then, is a good man ?

Apart from him, and he is a good man, there was somebody who lived here many years ago who was a saint upon earth.

I have been reading that Christ will manifest through many different people. Is that so ?

He will be here as an individual. But through His presence on earth there will radiate out from Him to those who are themselves spiritual and Christ-like in temperament, a still greater power and spirituality. In that sense your informant was right. Christ is like a battery which sends out power to smaller batteries. which can give brighter light from this reinforcement from the main battery.

What about these messages from another circle which are sent me ? They want me to write a preface ?

Your name must not be put to that. It would do harm. Their communications are from a pompous soul on this side. He has too much brain and not enough soul, as is the case with so many good men upon earth. The subjects show that it does not come from a very high source. Surely this world needs help in a practical way at this time. Humanity needs balm and comfort and inspiration, and not talk of dead things.

Still it is useful for them. They are being prepared for something better. It is like opening up a new soil, taking off the grass and the old surface, then you will get to the real soil underneath. They are being prepared, these people.

What about the spirit control ?

Brother, I am sorry to say I don't know much about him. We have more vital work to do.

There are many things I want to say to you. [Then followed long, detailed descriptions of coming events.]

And what of England ?

England is to be the centre to which all humanity will turn. She is to be the beacon light in this dark, dark world. The light is Christ, and all humans will strive to get to that light in the great darkness.

Should I publish all this ?

We will let you know about that. I advise that you prepare your material and have it typed, but not in final form, so that you can add what is to come. Then it would be ready when it is needed.

Do not do it through the press, but as a continuous thing which people can take home and read. Publish at the lowest possible price that all may have it.

But it would startle people.

No, they will already be startled by other things. It will have a soothing effect. What about Scandinavia ?*

*I had planned to lecture there.

Our plans are not yet fixed. We are very much of two minds. We feel that you are needed more here in England.

England leads the world, and if England quickly accepts this then it paves the way for every other country.

You dissipate your power by going away now at this time. While the iron is hot you should strike in this country.

But I shall lecture here this winter.