Zelma, The Mystic, Or, White Magic Versus Black

by Alwyn M. Thurber

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1897. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVII A MESSAGE OF SORROW.-- "SHE WILL LIVE " It Might have been a week later, and during the morning hour of meditation in the Temple of Silence, that the attention of each member present was arrested by a summons from without. This, as Zelma afterward remarked, was the first time the vibratory effects of the disk at the door had ever reached the Temple proper. Just previous to this some remarkable changes had been taking place in the crystal, discernible to all. First there had appeared a peculiar shadow resembling pale moonlight. This covered the entire globe. In the midst of this there appeared what might be described as a steady but soundless waterfall having blue-green tints, and above this hung two weeping willows. Rightly interpreted the scene was suggestive of sadness; so that when the summons fell upon the silence it conveyed a somewhat sombre message to those who listened. It was yet early in the day, and no visitor was expected, hence the summons seemed all the more significant. It was not long before the exercises were completed and Zelma, as soon as he had changed his apparel went below. The caller was none other than Mr. Gilbert. The gentleman's features gave tokens of some deep sorrow, and observing this Zelma led the way quietly to the east room, where he closed the door from all intrusion. With no formality whatever Mr. Gilbert sank into a chair like a man bereft of all physical and mental endurance. Zelma, forewarned as he had been, strove to maintain an attitude of peace and tranquillity. His first words were lowly spoken and fraught with purest spiritual accents. "And another link in the chain is being forged, and the heart of him who loveth is troubled as it would seem beyond repair," he said, very slowly. Mr. Gilbert glance...

214 pages, Paperback

First published August 16, 2009

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[Mirtha Dominguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is a very deep book. It is worth the read if your interested in understanding the way people think about the world and how to handle life situations.