The Inner Life
THE HERALD OF THE NEW AGE | FEBRUARY 1936
who knew nothing of chemistry, and who retained the secret of her formula, were shipped everywhere—to South America, Europe, even to Africa. Naturally the returns were very great. The little factory grew into a big one. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have long since retired from active business, but are still hale and strong. Needless to say, they have been able to live peaceably and comfortably from the rich harvest they were able to reap from their perseverance, diligence, faith and obedience.
WHILE very grateful to her unknown friend for the prosperity and happiness he brought into her life, Mrs. Anderson shows more enthusiasm, however, when she relates the story of this kind friend’s second visit to her during her sleep. Her eyes light up with adoration, and thankfulness for this man, whom she has never met in earth life.
The second visit from him was a number of years after the first one, when her little girl “Alphild” was seven and a half years old. He appeared at her bedside one night and said:
“Selma, this day Alphild will be killed, unless you act to prevent it—only you can save her.” Without any other explanation, he disappeared.
Having perfect faith in him, gained from her other experience, she prayed for wisdom and guidance how to protect this beloved child. Acting upon inspiration, she counseled everyone employed at their factory and home to be very watchful over the little girl, to be ready to give any assistance, to stop any machinery if necessary, no matter what the damage or loss.
At noon, while all the machinery was running at full power, the little one came joyously through the front door of the factory, jumping a rope. Instantly the rope was caught by a huge piece of machinery and the child was being drawn into a part of it that would have crushed her to atoms. The mother saw, but was too far away to reach the child. One girl, whom Mrs. Anderson refers to as “Jennie,” was near enough, and acting according to the morning’s instructions, was watching Alphild as she came through the door; she saw the rope was caught, saw the child clinging to it, saw the great machinery ready to crush out her life in another second. Because of the warning, she had the presence of mind to act; she grabbed the little girl by the shoulders and
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