August 9th, 1924.

Pheneas speaks.

Oh, I am so happy here.

The light is all right.

I am full of love and joy. I love our talks. I was with the Medium this morning. I had a message. I am in close touch with the Medium all the time.

Do you alone influence the Medium ? Sometimes it is her own guide.

There is a man in France who will come to the fore, and will be a great leader in this movement in that country. He has brains, and position from a worldly point of view. You do not know his name.

The earth is in a very strained, tormented condition at present. It is like a pot boiling over with the lid on it. It may thrust the lid up.

You can do nothing at present. You will know when the time comes. What about the Churches ?

They have pulled themselves down. They have not kept in touch with the spirit world. They have proved themselves utterly wanting, and when put to the crucial test will offer people a stone instead of bread, and the people will see that they have been worshipping false gods. In a flash they will realise the emptiness, the soulless teaching of the religion which their theological teachers and leaders have been offering them in the past. They will turn to this light - a light from the other world.

Will the Medium be at my right hand ?

Of course she will. You must see it, friend, from her point of view. She does not think herself so essential, and therefore she has fears. She will be close to your side, as she has been in the past, in the fight for the spreading of this great knowledge and comfort. She will come into her own with you and with her dear ones.

I wanted to tell you these things to-night.

I am so glad you feel glad that I come to you and feel stronger for it. Could you please describe yourself ?

I am tall. I am broad. My eyes are large and brown. Features are what you call regular. I dress in flowing robes, as I stand by you now in this room. The colour is hard to describe. There is green and there is gold, and a wonderful shade of mauve.

God bless you! (Three times.) And the children, and may His Angels have close charge over you and all under this roof.

 

                                            August 18th, 1924. (A.C.D., J.C.D., Billie.)

 

Pheneas came, and saluted.

Medium complained of warmth. Window was opened.

Is the light right, Pheneas ? [Three hand claps.]

God bless you! (Three times.) This is a good house. A man lived here many years ago who was a Spiritualist at heart. He was born in the house - in this room. He has watched you from over here. He guided you here, and he says it is his house, and you can stay here as long as you like. It is his home, and he is glad to have you under his roof.

Will you thank him ?

I will. He is so delighted that you like the place, because he loved it. (God bless you !) That was he talking. He was a Spiritualist before there was any such name ; but he was a very spiritual man, and a medium.

[Former occupant took control.]

I am under my own roof, and I intend to take great care of you all while you are under my own roof tree. The house was built by my grandfather.

And you love the Forest ?

I adore it. I lived here for years. I hope you are happy.

Happy is not the word. It is bliss.

Are there forests in the other world ?

Yes, beautiful forests. Full of everything that is lovely in the way of flowers, trees, animals and birds.

Shall we be young again and find ourselves in such a forest ? Yes. Yes. Yes. Everything beautiful is repeated. Is there an exact reproduction ?

There is a reproduction of the New Forest, but without any ugly elements. You could find Boldrewood, or the Queen's Beeches. But you would find more flowers about, and no ugly buildings.

I will tell Mr. Vackell.

Yes, tell him that, for it is true. There will be no motor cars or noise to disturb the wonderful beauty there.

This is the Medium's true home. What do you mean ?

I mean that her heart and soul are here in the Forest. That the vibrations are attuned to her.

May I ask your advice ?

You are now talking to your guide, who has been standing by the late owner of this house. My hand is on his shoulder as I talk.

Advise me.

Our plans are formed. You will soon be instructed. It will be quite simple, and will work without difficulty.

Then we need do nothing ?

We will impress you as to the line to take, which will lead into the ways of peace.

You are good to us.

It is essential that you should live while on this earth in the right surroundings, so that we can reach you most quickly and easily. And – and the Medium's soul should be like that (a grand upward gesture) and not like that (downwards). She is so intensely sensitive an instrument that the vibrations play on her like a thing attuned, therefore the key-note must be right to produce the harmony with us.

I quite understand.

It is so important now, when there is so much for us to communicate to you. Our being so far from London would not matter ?

All that matters is the upliftment, the power, the combination, and the spiritual forces. Distance is nothing.

We have the flat in London.

That we provided years ago. The medium was made to look at the very place, and did not know it.

Now listen to me. Is it still you ?

It is I-I-I.

Do you believe in God ?

With all the soul that is in me. But you were right to ask. My soul is not big enough to contain my love of God.

I love coming. This is my earth home. I often say, “ I am going down home,” much to the envy of many others. You know, as I told you some time ago, your fighting days are over. You are through.

I don't feel it.

You will see all the stragglers coming in soon, conquered by truth.

I don't feel it.

We can hear the tramp of them on the road.

I have just read “ The Witness.”

Yes, we highly approve of that book. It will do a great deal of good.

Will you come to meals sometimes ?

Will you put a chair for me ? Yes, on all high occasions.

Thanks. How envious the others will be - envious of course, in a good-humoured way.

I should like to do that. I am glad you mentioned it.

God bless you! God bless you! I love being with you. I am one of the family in the home circle.

God bless you - and you, little one. We are very pleased with that little one. She is coming rapidly towards the homeland in her actions. I will guard over you in this house as long as you sojourn in it. That is a word the Medium never uses. She is very tired to-night.

You do her good.

I know it, because she is attuned to the spirit world, and therefore when she comes in touch with it, she is revitalised.

We love her. We have chosen her for this work. God bless her. (Four times.) God bless you all, my own dear family. Good-night!

                                                    August 24th, 1924.

 

[We were all sitting with Mary round the dinner table when Pheneas suddenly spoke. The servants having left the room, I had been reading about his teaching. He came to endorse what I had read. He said - ]

Mankind has long been on a road which sloped down hill. It often seemed bright enough, but it was really going downwards. Soon it enters a tunnel, black, black. When it comes forth from the tunnel it will break into roads in various directions, some up, some down, to the darker spheres. Some human souls are so crusted over that there is hardly a spark of God left in them - gross, gross. These would have to work up through sphere after sphere until at last they would reach the sphere of Love where indescribable happiness prevails.

Oh, do not lose a day in getting this knowledge across. Poor humanity has much to suffer. But there is no other way. All knowledge is turned by it to evil ends.

What matter about Mars ?* It is all trivial, trivial. Soon they will have other things to think of.

*Mars was at its nearest at that time, and the papers were full of it.

Be unselfish. That is everything. Look up and forget self.

I am often with you. I would speak, but I fear to intrude. (You cannot do that.) Very well, I will speak oftener, but you must promise me that if ever I am in the way you will say so. I will not be hurt.

 

September 4th, 1924.

 

Pheneas speaking.

I was in Mesopotamia, but I felt that the Medium was tired and needed me. Her life is so busy.

You lived down there when on earth. Will it not be sad for you if any evil comes to it ?

So long as spiritual needs are served nothing else matters. Would you like to know of Scotland ?

Yes, it is my birthplace.

After the change I see a time of peace when those who should own the land shall be back upon it, and the valleys will be full of sheep, and the barren hillsides will be peopled, and happiness will reign.

That is very like what the Brahan Seer said.

He is now a high spirit. He is over here, and he is specially working for Scotland.

We look out for signs.

I know you do.

I was with you, and heard all you said with Lodge. He is a wise and good man.

It was good of you to put a chair for me I was not there, but I was told of it by my representative. Of course I do not need a chair, but it was nice to think that I could have it if I wished.

I wish we could do more for you in return for your kindness.

You devote your life to the Cause. So does your wife. What more can you do

 

September 5th, 1924.

 

Pheneas speaks (alluding to some unsuccessful sitting). The vibrations were wrong.

Any one coming must come with humility, gentleness of mind, and soft vibrations, otherwise it tangles the wires of communication.

It is a great honour when you come. We appreciate it. Are you there ?

All the time.

There is a great deal going on in America at present. You need have no fear whatever of the ultimate outcome.

The evil forces are very strong, but the forces of light, and of Christ, are stronger. Truth always prevails.

Some are centres of evil like a whirlpool with its eddies, dashing humans to destruction.

I am so tired. Why am I so tired to-night ?

Because we all are.

I would have you sit with the trumpet when the conditions are right.

I should not always use that means. I would use the Higher. But I am anxious to develop mediumship in all directions.

It is like widening a railway line when you wish to run more traffic down it. You lay extra rails.

Well, we are in your bands. I will always direct you.

I should like to come again soon when my roadway has not so many obstacles. I love you all with all my heart. You are my earth family. When you are tired, I am tired. I am going to bring an extra helper to give the Medium greater power, and guide her. We have great work for her this winter. Many will be brought in her path for guidance. All difficulties will smooth out as a hill does when you approach it.

God bless you all

 

September 10th, 1924.

 

Pheneas came, but seemed unhappy and could not get started. He said: “ Wait half an hour. Wait till the boys come.”

In exactly half an hour the boys came in. We then sat again. Pheneas came through. He said : -

I was with you to-day. Why did you not think of me when you went over the new house ?*

*We were looking for a house in the New Forest where we could find nature's vibrations.

I did.

I wanted to impress you. It is easier when you appeal to me. I did not appeal.

We like the house. We are in touch with those who know about it. We will, however, make further enquiry.

What about former tenants ?

They seem all to have been third sphere people.

Is not the house too isolated ? Should I not be working among men ?

What are distances, with modern means of locomotion, compared to vibrations, and the sweetness and peace of soul ?

You should drift along now, and be happy, and all will be smoothed for you. No one else shall take the house till you have settled.

Work will come to you soon which will be very easy and congenial, so that you should not tire, and should be all ready for greater work which will be placed upon you very soon, and which you should easily bear.

Meanwhile be restful.

There is a Cross which was in two pieces, and will soon be buried. I don't understand that.

There will be a memory of it. There will be no further need for it. In the new world there will be no shadows. The cross idea will have passed. The new religion will be all beauty and sweetness. It will be based on universal knowledge of the spirit world.

But it will be Christian ?

Yes, but the memory of the Cross will be gone. People will have seen Him in His glory, and all that will not be wanted. It will be the thought of the glory of the Christ that will pervade the world, and not the thought of His ancient death.

There will be a great change in the manner of life in the world. It will be simplified and uplifted. There will be no more hypocrisy in religion, or in daily life. People will live for real things, not shams, for God and for their neighbours.

There will be very, close and constant communication with the spirit world.

It is essential for us - apart from you - that you should be in the right vibrations, so that we can come easily to you.

The line must be left clear. This is all important.

Where, then, shall we go ?

I should advise you to let us choose a spot which shall be in all ways desirable. We would like your opinion.

We have not turned the one you inspected down. It is grand in many ways. We could get at you all ways. But there are the human elements which rise from the ground like a fungus.

We are watching this. Decide nothing until we form our opinions. Then we will let you know. I want you to go to-morrow. I will be with you. I shall not decide yet. Let us three sit together and commune.

And Billie?

Billie too. She is beautiful.

We want this boy (Denis) to be trained as a speaker. We like him to live with that thought in his mind - to be a helper in the great fight.

He is to stand by your side and help you in all ways. He was born for this.

We want the other to train also. He has the voice, and the strength, and many noble qualities which the woes of the world will bring out.

God bless him. May he remember in daily life that much is hoped from him. I am so sorry if I have stayed too long.

You can never do that.

[He Fingered the Medium's dress.]

I used to wear a long thing like this when I was on earth.

Tell me when to go. I won't be hurt. I am one of yourselves. I am here much oftener even than the Medium knows.

I know you love me, for we always know truth over here. Good-night. God bless you all, and those two dears upstairs.

 

                                                  October 1st, 1924.

 

Pheneas came suddenly. He spoke of a barren sitting for physical phenomena last night, and said it would interfere with his coming. “ You cannot run two trams on the same line.” He said the Medium might sit for drawing. “ That is a branch line.”

He said the scientific world would presently learn of an instrument opening up a new line of science. It would be a combination of colours, of high vibrations, and an electrophone.

With all my soul I believe in God. This world would be a dark pit without God. All blackness, and no after life.

Have you seen God ?

I have seen the reflection of His glory.

[I asked Pheneas about a script where a child saw God. He said it was an impression on her mind of some great leader.]

But Kingsley did see the Christ ?

All your circle will, if they just cultivate those qualities which are essential in a soul which goes into His presence.

What are they ?

Tenderness above all. Humility, unselfishness and the love for Him. Just the love of a child who trusts a tender mother. A gentle, tender spirit radiating out to all on earth is the entrance key, the passport to Christ's presence.

We want you to reserve your energy for work ahead of you. Is that my book ?

You have the idea up to a point, but it is not complete. More is to be added. You are on the track. Don't hurry it. We don't want your brain so occupied that we can't get at you and impress you.

Things are already working, but the human eye cannot see it. In a storm you only hear a far-off rumble at first, and then it comes on and on till it is roaring overhead. There is a very fine man coming shortly into your life. He will be a great help to you and the movement. He is fearless, clear-headed, a good speaker, a born leader among men. A number of unseen spirit people are in the room to-night.

Pheneas spoke.

He said that he had only been my guide since I took up religious work. He had been especially sent for this.

He had not visited the world for centuries. This was only the second time since his death.

He would not speak of the world's affairs save to say that all was going well.

He said the psychic vibrations were not good, and it was hard for him to get through. Very thick and heavy. He then gave a beautiful address to the boys, who go to Eastbourne to-morrow. They were to remember how privileged they had been, and act as examples. There was work for them to do there.

He remarked that high spirits could usually only touch earth through intermediate spirits. He was allowed to touch it direct.

 

October 8th, 1924.

 

Pheneas speaks.

We have gained greater power over the earth conditions of late. Mr. Withall* is all right. He had the essential thing, which is to know the conditions here.

*Mr. Charles Withall, a. life-long worker for Spiritualism had recently died.

This is a good place. (Our flat.) We like you in it.

We are pleased with your health. We had a council meeting yesterday, according to your time, which was held in a great hall. In that hall were gathered the greatest scientists - spiritualists - and lovers of humanity. Also some very wonderful forces - messengers, or rather Powers - from the higher world linking all these worlds together, forming the great central force which is to influence the earth.

There will come a wonderful dawn of infinite peace, when all the shadows will have flown away - the calm after storm, the harbour, peace, a renewed people, God's radiance over all, and the sun of happiness in all hearts.

Good-night, and God bless you all abundantly.

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

Pheneas said not to worry about the low forces.

Go your own way, doing your best, and leaving all in God's care, who will never allow His children to be hurt.

The slightest human sound breaks the current. Do not speak.

The vibrations are better. I am happier. To-day we had a meeting about you, for it is all-important, lest we break the private telephone. We have arranged that you shall be in a most wonderful spot, where the vibrations are untouched by human auras. We will bring this place to your knowledge very soon. In the meantime a certain number of loving workers on our side have been set apart to deal with Psychic questions. Leave it entirely in our hands. You know our love and our care. We have proved it.

You know we are so happy the way things are going - our plans, our work, have been successful beyond all our highest hopes.

God bless you, dear child. [To B.]

The dawn is very near. The sun has nearly risen. Humanity will shortly come to a great cross road, and on the sign-post will be “ Tenderness” and “ Cruelty and Selfishness” on the two arms. And each will automatically follow their own sign, for they must be true and honest at that moment.

Can we trust all you say ?

We could not descend on the earth and say what is not true. The truth is God. Untruth is the lower force.

I wanted to talk to you, dear and beloved brother, because I have been in the East - I love the East, the warmth and atmosphere, but not the shadows. But there are shadows everywhere. There won’t be after your world has become clean. All will then be sweet and happy.

Tell the boys - my missing links - that I love them, and watch over them.

God's love will radiate out through and in humanity - His tenderness, His sweetness, and His sympathy.

The little soul seeds which have a touch of divinity in them, which remain in the sieve, after God's hand has shaken it, will live and blossom forth into what God originally intended this earth to be.

May God's blessing descend upon you, and His radiance be round you.

The dark forces are now matched against higher powers over the earth plane, in face of whom they cannot exist. God is in heaven, and all is well.

God bless you ! We will meet face to face when the veil is rent, and the rebirth of humanity takes place.

T. will live in a home which is covered with lovely jessamine, not far from yours. His soul’s mate is already in it, and has prepared it with loving care. He will be intensely happy, for the grey shrouds of the old theology will have dropped from him, while all that is true and good remains, and he will live in God's radiant sunshine. [T. was a clerical friend.]

[The following came after my sitting with Mrs. Leonard, when Kingsley spoke of the future.*]

*At this séance with Mrs. Leonard, my son, Kingsley, showed acquaintance with all that Pheanea had said, but differed on some points.

Most dear brother - God bless you ! I was standing by you all the time. K.C.D. was delighted - chuckling. He was made very happy. Many relatives were round who shared it. You know K. is a very noble soul, and he is progressing at a great rate. He does not know all that has been arranged for the world. When a General is forming plans for a great war he does not take every lieutenant, captain and major into his confidence. He tells them roughly the work they are required to do, so they can fit themselves for it. K.C.D. is a very trusted messenger between his Colonel and his people. I know more. I see, because I have been told by those higher than myself from whom all life originates.

I spoke of the book.*

*My novel of psychic things – “ The Land of Mist”.

We are so happy. Please don't go ahead of us. Let us get ahead. Give us time to see to the machinery.

Very well. May I use your name ?

No, you must never mention me till the script comes out, which won't be long.

I am so happy here. You have your own vibrations. Nothing ever enters your door to bring grey or evil vibrations. Therefore I find you and the Medium in a big space, as it were, so that I can be comfortable, and talk in a bigger atmosphere, which helps the vibrations.

I'm very pleased to be here again. I want to tell you that we are pleased beyond words at the way things are going. God's hand is approaching the world. Evil forces are dismayed at the strides with which we are encompassing the earth with our power.

My God how lovely it will be to have you here ! Out of the mud ! Out of the mire !

My medium has a garden full of beautiful flowers, representative of the sunshine that she has brought into the lives of many by her tenderness. She loves flowers. And the animals, and so her name is beloved in their world. And life will be very wonderful for you all when you come over here - in a material sense apart from the beautiful spiritual world you Will live in. You need not trouble about the density of humanity.

It will be happy work. You will be feeding a hungry multitude with bread that is satisfying, and that is joyous work; it is not fighting. You have too much of that, you deserve rest.

[I asked about the Chalet.*]

*We were in negotiation for a chalet in Switzerland for Christmas.

[He laughed in triumph.] You've got it. We are forming a ring round that spot, and getting very wonderful vibrations there.

It is the place that I meant. It will be pure nature.

We are very pleased about a certain document which has been discovered. You will see it published shortly.* It has to do with the Great truth of Spirit communication.

*This may have been the Cleophas Script.

You have both been through a windy, wild night, and you were foot-weary and tired from the fight for truth. The daylight seemed a long way off, as if it would never come, and psychic truth never be understood.

The ground was so heavy and thick. The feet at every step were weighted. And now the soil is nearly firm, a wonderful light appears in the sky - a dawn, a resurrection. Life, full, rich, radiant, takes possession of what was nothing but a skeleton before. and blossoms out into God's own beautiful and wonderful sunshine. Instead of deep gloom, it rises radiant in a sunrise which will never set – the sunrise of God's love permeating all humanity upon the earth plane. And God's Will will then be done on earth as it is in heaven. It will be the end of the Lord's Prayer.

In the cathedrals there is going to be a clearance of all ritual , of all forms, of all ceremonies. They will be simple meeting places between humanity and God.

 

November 12th, 1924,

 

Pheneas speaks.

Clairvoyance will come to you.

I've been a long journey - very long and very important. Where did you go ?

I went to the East, and I went to America. Great preparations have been made in both parts by the forces of Light.

I can't say more about that at present.

I left my lieutenant in case you needed me. How good of you !

I would never leave you so long as you are on this earth. I am always in touch with you, either directly, or by my representative. You are helping me in my own progression.

I was standing on the right of you on Sunday. That service mark's an epoch * The Spirit world is jubilant over it. It will have far reaching effects. Things are going magnificently. I shall be very glad if you would prepare yourself for some work for us, which will be on entirely new lines.

*The Queen's Hall armistice service.

What lines ?

You will know when it comes. They are congenial. How can I prepare ?

Look after your health. You are like an instrument that a great master has to play upon. The strings must not be stretched to breaking point, or the master will not be able to play the full chord.

It is only your health - your superabundant energy must be kept in check. There was an upheaval to-day in Austria.*

*This tumult in Vienna was in the papers next day.

The vibrations are very low, so I cannot speak with you much. I suppose we are tired.

Yes, and the vibrations are thin.

It is the Place.

We did better in the Forest. I will come and visit you in Switzerland. Sometimes your wireless is not satisfactory, the batteries are low you can’t hear. So it is with me. But I am glad to be with you once more.

You might try music for the vibrations.

God bless You! God bless you all ! I would like to come again soon. I have much to tell You. Very soon I am going to take you both with me to a house which we are very anxious that you should inhabit. There is a wonderful atmosphere in it. The vibrations round it are unspoiled. It is the place that you will go to for soul refreshment during stress and storm. We sent a search party out for an earth dwelling that would be suitable for you both to reside in, and they have found this, and I have been taken to see it, and I strongly approve their choice. *

*This proved eventually to be a cottage in the New Forest which amply fulfilled all the promises.

Are you pleased ?

Very pleased.

God bless you ! I go now. Good-night.

 

November 13th, 1924.

 

Pheneas came through in greater exultation than I have ever known him.

Oh, I am so happy. We are all so buoyantly happy! Because everything goes so well. The edge of our vibrations has struck the medium, and that is why she is so happy. The end of the long pilgrimage is near. Your brother is so busy over here rushing about. We all laugh at him, he is so keen, but all your people are in a state of delight.

Why can we not love everyone ?

You cannot get magenta and crimson to blend. If you two think of a thing I feel it also and make the triangle complete.

I come then and love to talk. Honesty is a great and true quality. You cannot harmonise with everybody - as in the case of red and magenta.

Miss Stead is a very good woman. Don't worry about the treatment of Mrs. Deane. Those responsible will be dealt with. God does not allow an insect to stand in His pathway.

 

November 22nd, 1924,

 

Pheneas speaks.

All is well in all ways. To-morrow there will be strong forces with you at your meeting. You will do great work.

I know it would be good to take the shop.* You must have a perfectly free hand in running it. Let no one find money save yourself. It must be run on high good lines of Spiritualism only. We have to simplify everything nowadays, so keep to your own standard. Don't mix it.

* We were thinking of opening a central bookshop for psychic subjects only. This has fulfilled all that Pheneas prophesied..

That's our shop.

It will be a great centre, like a spring which suddenly pierces through the dark brown earth - a spring of living knowledge. Many will drink, and their souls will waken. It will be the fountain of life to many.

His Will be done upon earth as it is in Heaven.

The Spirit world is approaching rapidly to this dark earth. The space is lessening between God's radiance and the shadow of evil.

Animals will be saved from all future suffering and when the spirit first touches the earth that particular suffering will at once be eliminated. Following that, God's messengers will inform humanity of the secret of life in all that God has created, and they will no longer destroy that life which is sacred, as it is created by Him.

I will come to you again. It is very important that we keep in close contact. The line must not be broken at this important stage of the events.

God bless you ! I like this place. There is peace here, and beautiful vibrations. We all love it. God bless you (five times). I am always within call. If you send a call to me I will always come to banish anything which may stand in the way of your peace of soul, or spiritual progression.

The same applies to the Medium. No evil shall come near our work. God's blessing rest on you and all you love.

Many of the holy days which the so-called Christians celebrate really in Christ's - eyes are not so holy because they had not the rich results which some other occasions of His life had, when many souls were brought to the knowledge of God's infinite love. Those were the truly holy days.

I knew that I had a great deal to say to you, and that was why I fussed about the light.

I will massage you whenever you are tired, and need Spiritual magnetism. I can always do it through the Medium. She is a Medium of rare and wonderful vibration, through whom I can work in perfect harmony of one accord. It is like virgin soil. You put the plant in, and it grows a beautiful specimen. So with our power, the vibrations between us of harmony are complete. Therefore I can come to you without fear of any outside force polluting or touching my channel. I will send a special guard on your holiday so that it may be beneficial in all ways.

We are coming to Switzerland. It is your preparation of physical strength, so that you may do the work You are called upon to do. We would like you to be guided by us when you are there. It is essential. Please don't go ahead of us, but work a little behind us in all matters of daily life.