THE DIVINE CARPENTER Even the birds seemed to sense our thoughtful mood as we walked on through the wood. They sat motionless on the boughs, watching us, or wheeled above our heads with faint calls to one another. This wood …
CHAPTER FIVE HOLY BREATH In a moment we had risen into the air and were speeding over the river. By now the sun was high, but it was veiled in clouds so that the cool breeze and the misty sunbeams …
THE LITTLE ONE When we reached the river, the first sound we heard, was that of childish laughter. “Can it be the baby-angels?” Janet asked at once, for her mind was never very far away from them. “Come and see!” …
AN EARLY MORNING WALK Very early the next morning, just as the sun rose to send its first rays through the open casement, our angel awakened us. “Come,” he whispered, “we must not tarry for we must journey at once …
CAROL’S GUEST While we had been talking in this serious strain, the Sky had changed its glowing colours to a pearly gray and twilight began to steal into the room. The Scents from the garden came in more strongly, too, …
IN THE COTTAGE It was a long time before any of us spoke. We walked through the winding pathways of the wood, inhaling the fragrance of the flowers, listening to the music of the birds’ song. For a long way …
THE GREAT TEACHER As we walked on through the wood, we were very silent. Janet was smiling to herself, looking peaceful and calm, but I cast puzzled glances at our angel until he said smiling: “Well?” Now the question I …
THE DIVINE BOY “Then you had died in your sleep,” I said during the pause which followed Pedro’s last words. Yes,” he said “suddenly I was free! It was wonderful. Jesus and I went hand in hand and I was …
PEDRO Presently we came to an garden set close to the sea. There were not so many flowers in this, but mostly flowering shrubs, with shady trees leaning over broad lawns. These lawns sloped gently down to the beach. On …
THE SPHERE OF DREAMS When we reached the Sphere, our angel released us, and we walked together through a wood. It was very peaceful there and we did not speak, for there was much to ponder over and to see. …
JOURNEY TO THE STARS “Now we are going on a long journey,” said our angel-guide. He put an arm around each of us, holding us to his sides and began to soar upward above the garden. By the way he …
THE PLACE OF ARTISTS “Now you are going to have a very interesting experience,” said our angel-guide as we rose steeply above the trees. “It is all interesting,” Janet answered gratefully. “What a wonderful book we shall write in the …
IN THE PARK Presently we said goodbye to Margaret and began to walk slowly on, our angel between us. We soon left the Pastimes behind us and came upon a park. Here and there, were arbours where people were talking …
THE PRECIOUS GIFT Presently we alighted and began to walk across a field. A cool breeze wafted its way towards us and Janet breathed deeply. “How delicious!” she cried. “Sample it, Bernard, and tell me what that fragrance is.” I …
HEART’S DESIRE When the angel finished speaking, Janet and I seemed to see life with new eyes. “It does seem easy, after all,” I commented. “Yes, but man will not find it so. The habits of years have to be …
HEAVEN ON EARTH Our angel smiled at us. “Is it not good to see the eternal patience of Heaven’s realm?” “Oh, it is,” Janet said fervently. “Each one is so happy, yet learning all the time.” “And not hurried in …
THE SHACK We were both surprised and delighted at this, for the apparent absence of the King of Love had grieved us. Our angel, however, made us understand that He is there in every place and in every mansion of …
OVER THE MOUNTAINS We walked across the plain, treading our way among the hurrying figures. Although they seemed so intent on their tasks, all their faces were happy. Some of them gave us a brief smile as they passed. The …
THOUGHTS “What an experience that was!” Janet exclaimed as we began to walk through the woods beyond the well. “It amazed me to see how sure the little shopkeeper was, that the Heaven he sees and lives in is all,” …
AT THE WELL Presently our new friend closed his shop door and we set off up the street. He walked between us, eager to show us everything. The angel followed a little way behind. It seemed strange that nobody noticed …