Receives a visit from a superior mind--Proposition to advance
accepted--The seraphim sings--A pearl given--Enters a world of light
and song--Description of the works which he saw--The instruction of
the Worthy--The song of the free--Address of another mind on the key
of wisdom--The seven seals--Address of a third mind--Conduct to the
sixth circle--A lecture on social progress--Hope a reality--A lecture
on prophecy--Rules of prophecy the same as mathematical--Prediction
of communicating with the inhabitants of earth--Predictions,
opinions only of those below the sixth circle--A lecture on purity
and prophecy--Nature the standard by which to determine right and
wrong--Advancement to the seventh circle, or court of Beauty--Sees
a white throne and inscriptions--A little child leading a lion--A
serpent fastened to a rock--Twenty four pillars of wisdom--Minstrels
chant a welcome--Emblems explained--Prediction of events now taking
place--Contemplated mission to the rudimental sphere, and how it
would be received--The serpent to be destroyed--Evils to be overcome
by wisdom.
I was next commissioned to visit a work in the advancement of my
own mind. There came to us a spirit, who said, “The glory of this
tabernacle is dim. Would this society go with me, and see a more
excellent glory?”
“We have no fears of progress,” said the commander.
S. The progress you have made is well, but I am delegated by a circle
you have not seen, to welcome you to a wisdom, which reflects itself
upon the dome of your temple.
C. We are ready to be improved, as to improve others.
S. I know your readiness to advance, and, as you have signified your
wish, you will walk with me to a scene more magnificent than what
adorns this mansion. The whole company within this temple, will form
a circle above this temple; and the seraphim will sing a song of
redemption. When the song is sung, the circle will say, “Hallelujah,
the Lord God, Omnipotent reigneth.”
I was in the midst of the circle, when the seraphim struck the soft
notes of peace, and my heart melted within me. The melody of the song
was indescribably sweet, and the words were distinct and clear. The
wisdom of heaven seemed more beautiful, and the day of salvation opened
upon my sight. I felt no despondency within me, for the clearness of
that mild sky unfolded a glory, that made the former glory appear dark
and unwelcome. I was not unwilling to advance with my companions,
and no discord was heard. When the seraphim had ended its song, the
conductor inquired, “Do all understand the meaning of the words you
have heard?”
“I know what is the meaning,” said the commander.
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