Life and labor in the spirit world: Being a description of localities, employments, surroundings, and conditions in the spheres.Longley, Mary T. (Mary Theresa)
Religion
Life and labor in the spirit world: Being a description of localities, employments, surroundings, and conditions in the spheres.
Longley, Mary T. (Mary Theresa)
Spirit writings; Spirits
What is more beautiful to the tired, sorrowing, pain-worn spirit than
the sight of a peaceful, happy, comfortable home waiting to give him
welcome? And over here in the Summer-land are real, true homes where
love is to be found, where peace abides, and where a bright measure of
contentment is held out to the weary and sad. I have seen something of
the stopping-places of crude-minded, undeveloped spirits; I have
witnessed their surroundings and unpleasant conditions. I have also
visited the homes of the pure and good denizens of the spheres, have
beheld the beautiful emanations from their lives, have noted their work
and perceived the noble, uplifting influence they have sent forth; and I
unhesitatingly declare that the good far outnumber the evil and
impure,—that thousands of spirits are seeking to comfort, soothe and
bless others where tens endeavor to injure and debase their fellows.
Thousands of spirits make the homes of the eternal world beautiful and
sweet. Love seems to be unconfined and free in its expression “Over
There.” Flowing forth spontaneously from the heart, it reaches all
kindred souls, and enriches the lives of the giver and recipient alike.
How often I have seen a spirit doing something that will please and
gratify another. How frequently I have heard the remark: “I will do this
because my friend will like it.” Thoughtful for the comfort and pleasure
of others, good spirits have no opportunity, time, or desire for selfish
purposes. Very often the work performed or planned is for the comfort
and gratification of some dear one in the flesh, who at the time has no
idea that loved and loving angels are laboring in practical ways for
their advancement.
THE ULTIMATE REIGN OF PEACE AND HAPPINESS ON EARTH.
There is, in my opinion, every hope for the race. Humanity will and must
advance, for thousands, aye, millions, of ascended loved ones are
laboring for the benefit of mankind. When I travel from point to point
with the rapidity of spiritual flight, and behold everywhere I go—in
each town, city, and encampment that I traverse—multitudes of angelic
beings dwelling in homes of love, all united and happy, each one
devoting his or her thought, energy, and time to the labor of devising
and executing ways, plans, and means for the blessing and elevation of
their fellow-beings, I am led to rejoice in the certainty that some
time, and perhaps before many years,—for humanity is rapidly advancing
in knowledge, scientific lore, and wisdom,—the condition of mankind will
be one of happiness, peace, and true prosperity.
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