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manifestations has a purpose. There are some weaklings who could not be reached otherwise—doubting Thomases, or test-seeking Gideons who must receive proof upon proof before satisfaction takes hold of their minds. In their Oases the proof was granted, the test given, and so it is now. The manifestations being graduated in order to suit all classes of minds. Behind the apparent absurdity lie grand spiritual truths, and as channels for these manifestations, these despised facts are invaluable. Each one that is well attested—however absurd—is a palpable demonstration of the life that lies beyond the body; a demonstration longed and waited for by millions of our race, and which, if vouchsafed, would have been hailed with delight. Let them not be despised. After all, the question is not one concerning their quality and uses, but of their reality. This point settled and all others will doubtless be solved in good time.

 

{{Style P-No indent|manifestations has a purpose. There are some weaklings who could not be reached otherwise—doubting Thomases, or test-seeking Gideons who must receive proof upon proof before satisfaction takes hold of their minds. In their Oases the proof was granted, the test given, and so it is now. The manifestations being graduated in order to suit all classes of minds. Behind the apparent absurdity lie grand spiritual truths, and as channels for these manifestations, these despised facts are invaluable. Each one that is well attested—however absurd—is a palpable demonstration of the life that lies beyond the body; a demonstration longed and waited for by millions of our race, and which, if vouchsafed, would have been hailed with delight. Let them not be despised. After all, the question is not one concerning their quality and uses, but of their reality. This point settled and all others will doubtless be solved in good time.}}