We went in company. But, at every step of our journey, I saw new wonders, which I propose to write, with the consent of this medium, for the instruction and enjoyment of those who must ere long become travelers over the same road, to a wisdom which none but celestial beings enjoy. Therefore, wonder not who writes as you read; for my name will be now recorded, as with the pen of a ready writer, by whose hand I am permitted to subscribe myself, THOMAS PAINE. CHAPTER II. INTERVIEW WITH WM. PENN, AND PAINE’S CONVERSION. Pleased with his new life--Recognition of rudimental associates--Reason why Paine’s writings were unpopular--His opposition to revelation considered--Penn makes an effort to show Paine his error, but was defeated--Error acknowledged--Strife about opinions condemned--Nature is never contradictory, but just--All wrong induced by ignorance--Remedy for wrongs--Wisdom peaceful--The will of resistance--The principles of nature enforced--Education in wrong the cause of wrong--Non-resistance advocated--Penn takes him to a temple--Enters an arch-door--Initiation into wisdom--Assumes an obligation--A new song is sung--Receives a lesson--Description of the temple--Name recorded--A book opened--Banner unfurled--Words on the banner--Explanation of justice, wisdom, progression, order and harmony--Duties enjoined--Charge of the master--Emblems explained--Master and servant--Freedom of servants--Obedience to nature demanded--Implements of masonry--Proof of masonry--The High Priest instructs--The book opened and read--Interpretations forbidden--Repentant mind--Conducted to the inner court--The white stone--Name changed--Receives a new baptism--An anthem and ode were sung--The temple by whom made, and its pillars--Hears a wail of sorrow, and prepares for a mission. When I saw the wisdom of my new sphere, I was delighted beyond the capacity of human expression. I was not wholly a stranger in my new life, for I found a great multitude of spirits whom I had known in the body. I saw minds venerable while in the rudimental state. I was well acquainted with George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Rush, and many others. I saw spirits teaching them lessons of wisdom. Then, I wondered. “Why wonderest thou,” said a friend? “Thou hast not yet seen what thou mayest see, when the clear light of this world of beauty shall remove the darkness from thy vision.” THOMAS. And do I not now see more than I can comprehend? WILLIAM. Truly, thou seest what thou dost not comprehend, but thou canst comprehend even more, when thy wisdom shall be increased. I was thy senior in life, but thou knowest my history, in the settlement of Pennsylvania. T. Indeed, this is none other than William Penn--the mind who never drew a sword to gain a victory, or repel an enemy.