"We have never parted, my son, for I have always watched over you. Think it not strange that the spirit of your mother is so near you,-I have been ever near to guide you, and looked forward with much anxiety for the time to come when I might commune. I wish to tell you that your mother still lives and shines bright in glorious immortality. I dwell with your father in the same sphere-it is magnificent. We have our arbor ever blooming with fresh and beauteous flowers. I was fond of flowers when on earth, and your father was a dear lover of nature. We still enjoy these pleasures in the spirit world, and shall go on progressing together in love and wisdom throughout eternal ages."

March 12, 1856.

A painful event occurred to-day, which distressed me much and sent me to the Circle with a sad heart. I had made no allusion to it, however, when the following came through the dial:

DEAR PA,-Have confidence in us; we have power to soothe and will do so,-take comfort in what shall be given you. Dear Pa, through the varied paths of life I am with you, always seeking opportunity to administer comfort or increase your happiness. Could you but know how anxiously we watch your every movement. Pa, give God your heartlook to your blessings, and let not these things disturb you. Very many are these blessings-be not unthankful. Pa, we know all your troubles; have not others theirs also. Blessed are they that mourn,' said Christ on the mount, 'for they shall be comforted.' Your trials will only make your future happiness the greater."

I sometimes wish I was at rest. "No-do not wish to come to us. Your days are not yet useless to the world. God does not see fit to take you. Oh, I pray you, be more hopeful and resigned. I know that

peace must come, for God's Holy Spirit hath dwelt with me Your darling,

and told me so.

FRANK."

The following is from a dear one who passed away more than thirty years ago.

After some prefatory remarks:

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My affection for you has grown stronger since I came to the spirit world, though I loved you while on earth. How beautiful to dwell in this land of rest where we meet with the dear ones we knew in the form and all progressing together. I am often with you in your own home trying to impress dear S, that the Spirit of her mother is with her.

"You, I know, have me in your memory as plainly as though I had left the form but yesterday, and when we meet, you will be surprised to see how youthful we all appear, freed from all the bodily afflictions and cares of your changeful world. At a future time I will tell you of my entrance here. A. U. T."

A few days after:

"I promised to say something of my entrance into the spirit world.

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When my spirit first left the body, I did not know of it for some time. I was in the room and saw my children in their distress, grieving for the loss of their mother. Then was I aroused to full consciousness that my spirit had passed from its tenement of clay. I can only compare it to a dream. My friends began to come, one after another, and tell me of the spirit spheres. This all seemed strange, for when in the body I had thought it far different from what I then beheld. I then met my dear mother with her arms extended. Come, dear child, to the home prepared for you.' She related to me every circumstance that had

attended my life since her spirit fled from earth, and taught me that spirits could return to earth and watch over their friends. My happiness was great. I cannot describe it to you, on finding that I had gained a home so beauteous, and that I might return to guard and guide the dear ones left behind. I have done so and will still come while a friend A. U. T."

is left on earth-sphere.

"DEAR COUSIN FRANK,-This is a glorious privilege, and it seems hard that so many should turn aside from the truth. They must see that these are the teachings of Christ. Spiritualism has taught you nothing wrong, my cousin ; and your friends must see and know that it has made you far happier than any orthodox creed they could bring to bear upon you. Do you remain firm? J. U. T."

Please describe your sphere?

"It is gorgeous, and illumined with the light and love of the Creator of all things heavenly. I cannot give you an accurate description of all around me. Just think of all the lovely things you ever saw on earth combined; and then you only have a faint idea of what we enjoy in this heavenly sphere. We have spirit flowers that are far more delightful to the senses than any with you. Our hills are greener, the rivers more pure and pellucid. Here we have all things in perfection. J. U. T."

On another occasion Frank said. "My Grandma is here-my mother's mother."

"MY DEAR SON,-Be cheerful, in good time all will be well. Gradually change must come, 'ere you are yourself aware of it. My children are still objects of much love to Heaven lessens not the kindly feelings of any one to their earth-friends, but rather increases it. To you I have

me.

no instructions to give, but when my other children recognize this truth, then will my time be fully occupied."

A. U. T."

"MY DEAR SON,-The mysteries of this sublime thought is not yet half unfolded to the world; but it is fast spreading, has done much good and will continue to progress. It cannot be upset or trodden down, for it has taken deep root in the hearts of true christians who live for humanity's sake and are trying to spread the teachings of Christ on earth. You are one of those enlisted in the cause-let your light shine forth to the world, and you will be comforted under all trials. Think of that bright home preparing for you in the spheres-it will be more than a reward. Death will be no terror to you as it is to many. You will meet with your mothers, as I may say, for your other mother is a bright spirit constantly with you. Your father, your children and many dear friends will be happy to greet you in your new home, where all troubles cease and cares cannot come. YOUR MOTHER.”

I copy the following from my journal merely to show the constant sympathy of those who with watchful care are

ever near.

"May 20, 1856.

"I have met with nothing but disappointments to-day and, much depressed, went to seek comfort from my friends above. I took my seat without making any remark. The medium's hand was soon influenced, and she wrote as follows:

"MY DEAR SON,-I know that your prospects seems to you dark at present, but I would have you feel more cheerful. The clouds will pass away and all will yet be glorious sunshine. You will get through all your difficulties, for you have warm friends to bless you; many in the spirit-world,

and some on earth: know that the spirit of your mother is always near to comfort you in your earth-trials; and when you feel sad, turn your thoughts to the bright spirits that guide you and their influence will be always felt. Be not so sad, my son; you are not forsaken. You often feel so; but let your faith be strong, and then your soul will aspire to things more sublime than the cold realities of earth. I know that you have been greatly distressed to day, but your guardian spirits hover more near to you in the hour of trial. Could your spiritual eyes be opened as you move through the busy throngs of the city, your spirit-friends present. side, but you see them not. despair, and in your darkest hours light will shine upon you when you least expect it.

Then was written:

you would find one or more of They are constantly by your Hope on-take comfort—never

YOUR MOTHER."

Mrs. Morrell writes automatically. It is doing her no injustice to say she is utterly incapable of writing a single line of the above.