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"These words were no sooner pronounced, when Certain Rays like flames
of Fire cover'd the whole Region, and after a while dividing into
smaller Rays sat upon the Heads of every one in the Land, and at last
enter'd into them. And among the rest, sat upon the Soldier's Head
also, and enter'd into him. The Soldier was wrapt up in such extasie
at the Sweetness of this Food, that he cou'd not tell whether he was
dead or alive, but this soon passed over. This is the Food (added
they) with which God feeds us once a day; but they that are carryed
hence from us enjoy it without End. The Soldier wou'd willingly stay
there if he were allowed to enjoy the deliciousness of that Food.
But instead of so sweet and desirable, mournful things are related
unto him.
"For as much then (beloved Brother continue the Prelates), as thou
hast partly seen what thou didst desire to see, namely, the Rest of
the Blessed, and the Torments of Sinners; thou must now return by the
same Way thou camest hither; and if thou wilt for the future lead a
sober and godly Life; thou shalt be secure not only of this Rest; but
also of the Heavenly Mansions; but if thou wilt, which God forbid,
lead an ill Life and pollute thy Body with Sin; behold thou hast seen
the Torments that attend thee. Thou may'st now safely return; for
thou need'st not fear any of those Things; wherewith the Devils
attempted to frighten thee in thy way hither; because they dare not
approach thee any more, being afraid to appear before thee; neither
can all the Torments which thou hast seen hurt thee.
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