Journeys to the Planet Mars; or, Our Mission to EntoWeiss, Sara
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Journeys to the Planet Mars; or, Our Mission to Ento
Weiss, Sara
Mars (Planet) -- Miscellanea; Spirit writings
Gentola--It is more than attractive, it is a view so impressively
beautiful that one is not likely to forget it. You, who have seen
the great cities of Earth, those aggregations of magnificence and
squalor, will understand how my son and I are impressed and surprised
by the beauty, thrift and cleanliness of the cities and towns of Ento.
As I gaze in all directions the scene impresses me with a sense of
unreality, much as though I were beholding the creation of a mirage.
The humid, hazy atmosphere lends a sort of indistinctness to the far
reaches of the country, where various kinds of water-craft are passing
along canals and the larger Waterways; while below us the streets and
bridges are alive with the movement of people and vehicles, and, De
L'Ester, I observe several animals running about the streets or lying
on porches; what are they?
De L'Ester--Do not you remember Fenēto, in Giant's dwelling? Well,
those animals are Fenēto's kindred, and a naturalist would inform us
that they belong to the feline family, which they do. No, on Ento there
are no animals even similar to our wolf or its kindred. Indeed, on
Ento, nearly all savage life forms have disappeared, and, in time, such
forms will disappear from our planet. It is a fact that on all planets
evolved to the Spiritualized man period, in proportion as humanity
advances, the coarser life forms recede; for it is a law of nature
that, as the Spiritual atmosphere of Planets increases in quality and
quantity, through lack of proper vital sustenance, coarser life forms
perish. Were the lion, tiger, bear and other savage animals of our
Planet left unmolested, of necessity, in time, they would cease to
exist. The activities of generation demand specific conditions, and
Ento no longer offers conditions favorable to the generation of savage
life forms. Yes, domesticity of certain animals enables them to for a
time ward off the day of their doom, but it is only delayed. Have you
observed those lofty Light Towers?
Gentola--Yes, and when at night they are ablaze, the scene must be
beautiful. Some time, like you, I may be free to go where I will. Then
I may come to Ento to view all the wonders we now have not time to even
glance at. You all are most patient with my dear son and me, and I
think that you know that we appreciate all your goodness to us.
De L'Ester--Progress, spiritually, comes only to those _who stand and
serve_. You partly comprehend our present service of love, but you do
not at all comprehend your service of a coming time, which to a greater
degree will make us your debtors, even as we now are. Now we will
continue our journey.
Bernard--Mother, dear, rest your hand on my shoulder. No, it does not
hinder me, and it is so pleasant to feel your touch.
Gentola--You dear boy, I shall be glad to do so.
Bernard--What do you imagine the folks at home would think could they
see you and me with this large Band of Spirits passing through the air?
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