Nineteenth century miracles, or, Spirits and their work in every country of the earth : a complete historical compendium of the great movement known as "modern spiritualism" . e however who feel that what has been done has been invain. The marked change which public opinion displays on all subjectsrelating to Spiritual existence here or hereafter, is the best proof that thework of mortals has been to sow the seed as they have received commis-sion, and trust that the Lord of the Harvest will come in the fulness oftime to do the rest. Be thou faithful unto death, is the watchword whichevery true
Nineteenth century miracles, or, Spirits and their work in every country of the earth : a complete historical compendium of the great movement known as "modern spiritualism" . e however who feel that what has been done has been invain. The marked change which public opinion displays on all subjectsrelating to Spiritual existence here or hereafter, is the best proof that thework of mortals has been to sow the seed as they have received commis-sion, and trust that the Lord of the Harvest will come in the fulness oftime to do the rest. Be thou faithful unto death, is the watchword whichevery true Spiritualist obeys, confident that the work well done on earth, isdone for all eternity. CHAPTER XLHI. SPIRITUALISM IN RUSSIA. Nothing can be more difficult to an uninformed observer than the attemptto ascertain the real status of the Spiritual cause in Russia. On the onehand, witnesses of acknowledged credit affirm, that Spirit Communion is abelief prevailing largely amongst both the ignorant peasantry and the highestnobles. In the rural districts it is alleged that every village entertains itspantheon of spectral agencies, whilst the Schamanns, or prophet priests of. Professor THE University of ST Petersburg NINETEENTH CENTURY MIRACLES. 349 Siberia, have proverbially obtained for their wonder-working powers a world-wide celebrity. Amongst the higher classes, one need but cite the well-known opinions of the noble gentleman who but lately ruled the land,Alexander IL, who—together with many princely members of his family—was known to have been a warm friend of Spirituahsm and Spiritualists. On the other hand, we are advised by those who claim to speak withauthority, that Spiritualism has no open or public recognition in Russia,and that the only journal printed in its interest by a native Russian, isobliged to be published in the German language. The following statementlately given in the Reime Spirite of Paris, is also cited as an evidence ofthe ill odour in wh
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