THE OTHER WORLD AND THIS. A Compendium of Spiritual Laws. No. 1. (COMPLETE.) NEW WHITE CROSS LITERATURE. L. The New White Cross Literature is a continuation of a similar line of thoughts presented NEW YORK: CHARLES B. REED, PUBLISHER, 164, 166 & 168 FULTON ST. 1893 +935. INTRODUCTION. The insufficient explanation offered for the various indications of a spiritual life, has led to a desire, on the part of every inquiring mind, to learn more of the hereafter, and of the action of the other life upon this. Systems of theology have arisen, from time to time, played their part on the stage of life, and have, eventually, passed out of existence. That each has served its purpose for a time is admittedly true; but a larger intelligence has demanded a more liberal religion, and, to-day, we stand amidst the crumbling walls of past opinions which are soon destined to mingle with the dust under our feet. The mind of a man, in seeking to grapple with this problem of vital importance, has turned toward nature, and, through her mysterious workings, has found a partial solution, at least, of what has, for so long a time, enlisted his attention. That some have found in the present phases of Spiritual Philosophy much that is comforting and true, will be admitted; but we are inclined to go a step further and say that an arrangement of all of its laws, and the addition of many others, is necessary before a comprehensive idea can be given or received. Accordingly, we have taken upon ourselves the task of presenting, in simple language, such ideas as we feel will stand the test of logical reasoning, and have added thereto others which are the result of our experience in both worlds. It is impossible to separate the one world from the other; so interblended are they in their interests and action, that in any work of this kind, a running analysis between the two is necessary for our meaning to be conveyed. If we have leaned more toward any one phase of religious thought, it is because others have been so narrowed down by forms, and circumscribed by adherents, that they have eliminated the human elements through which the divine could be comprehended. In Spiritualism, however, humanity stands as a witness of God upon earth, and only through knowing mankind will it be possible to apprehend the infinite even in the smallest degree. We have chosen the method for transmitting our thoughts that has best served our purpose, and we expect that the thoughts alone will be the subject of criticism. We do not hold that we have told the whole truth, or that we should be condemned because we have not. Jesus intimated to his followers that there were many things he had to say, but they were not prepared to hear them then; so there are many thoughts that crowd themselves upon our minds which we shall gladly give when there is a place for them in the world. Until then we shall content ourselves with giving such measure of truth as, in our judgment, the world demands, feeling that an honest thought was never uttered in vain. Those of our readers who have been spiritually awakened will, we believe, find much in these pages that will commend itself; while those who are seeking the light may, perhaps, catch the crimson glow that precedes the dawning, and will press onward. There are many to whom our words will mean nothing; be that as it may, this effort is sent forth with the purpose, only, of awakening a realization of the infinite possibilities of man, and the destiny of the human soul. AUTHOR. CONTENTS. THE AURA, MENTAL STATES, MENTAL OR SPIRITUAL SCIENCE, I20 - 122 |