No palatial abodes adorned this city. The houses were modest and tasteful in design, each bearing the impress of individuality, presenting altogether a harmonious and charming whole.

Farther down the river, the rapid current was harnessed to myriad wheels, whirling swiftly in mills and factories; all light and clean. Ringing bells mingled with the laughter of children running home from school, and men with contentment upon their faces were hurrying along from their daily tasks. It all presented a joyous, animated scene.

Presently in the midst of this happy throng, a pious looking individual made inquiry of one of the workmen who stooped to kiss his little girl who had come to meet him. The workman's face was good, honest and clear-eyed, and his voice cordially greeted the stranger's query:

"Can you tell me where to find a church or some temple of worship? Vainly have I sought in your broad streets but nowhere have I found a house of God.'9

At this question the working man laughed in good-natured raillery.

"My dear friend, in this, our beautiful city God dwells not in costly brick and glittering spires, but in the hearts and homes of every man. If you wish to worship in the spirit of love and truth, my little girl will show you the way." Bravely the little one reached for the stranger's hand and - "The child did lead him." Adoni was deeply impressed. As they walked away some strange impelling force urged him to follow them. On and on they walked through the busy streets, then suddenly became lost to Adoni's view. - Where had they gone?

"And where -? And what was the name of this beautiful city -?" As if in answer to Adoni's thoughts - silver toned bells began to chime the inspiring strains of - "The Holy City."

Reverently, Adoni bowed his head, and in silent rapture listened to the sacred melody! When the bells had ceased to chime their song, he lifted his eyes! - A mist, like a fluttering breath, fell before them, in which the busy thoroughfare vanished like mirage.

A vaporous grey curtain, hung like a cloud in mid-air. Through fleecy folds a "Lone Star" reflected a scintillating light of purple and gold. Lightly, the web-like curtain began to flutter in the zephyr breeze - then - as if by invisible hands - it was drawn aside - and, Adoni Bourdalone witnessed - "A Spirit Drama."

In the far distance, a lustrous blue sky was touching a field of white flowers, like the borderland of the - "Beyond." Through - "gates ajar" the earth became flooded with a "Spiritual Light."

In this field bedecked with glorious splendor, Adoni beheld a Majestic Figure, robed in spotless white. With infinite grace, he walked along the shore of a crystal river flowing peacefully, through blooming meadows and shaded valleys, winding around an enchanted vista of terraced gardens, into which the stately Form wended his footsteps, and entered a rose covered cottage.

Adoni "followed Him" - and waited - at the garden gate. In a moment he saw again the wondrous Figure appear among the dense foliage - then quickly disappear - into the next cottage.

With fascinated attention, Adoni beheld in rapid shifting scenes, the stately figure glide from place to place, and like a - Spirit - enter every home in the "Holy City." Again, in the twinkling of an eye------! "He walked upon the water" then stood upon a silver wave - unutterably grand - and still - before Adoni Bourdalone.

Presently - ! A cloud of scintillating light, - enveloped the angelic Figure, - it grew more lofty, and sublime - ! Then swiftly - as if carried upon wings the - "Ethereal Form" - ascended to the summit of great Heights, and vanished within a - " White Light." In descending rays, it fell upon the Mount, and shaped itself into a - Cross.

Adoni gazed upon that "Mystic Glory." He trembled with awe - ! His soul became suddenly thrilled with a holy passion to reach those "Heights Sublime." As if obeying a divine command - Adoni followed - "A light on the path" - leading along the - "stream of life" - through - "The Shadows of the Valley" then onward and upward - ! Stepping into every footstep of his - "Spirit Guide" - Adoni climbed higher and higher, until - by some invisible power - he was lifted into "God's World!" And there - alone - he stood before a closed Gate-way.

A profusion of tropical vines, and flowers of rarest beauty, overhung the "jasper walls." Bright plumed birds flew joyously, amid the blooming branches, as if singing to the lonely pilgrim, their song of - "Welcome.*'

From that great - "Within" - a voice proclaimed: "Seek and ye shall find." Adoni's yearning love grew stronger - ! With his soul's desire he approached the door - and fearlessly knocked! With magic grace the - "White-winged Portals" opened wide - ! And Adoni Bourdalone was borne on a wave of light - into the "Garden of Eden."

The dazzling splendor, and sublimity of grandeur that greeted Adoni's eyes, was too glorious for mortal description. "It was all of Divine promise." Overwhelmed with a feeling of reverence and awe, Adoni sank upon this holy ground and prayed - !

"What hallowed peace!" - Alone with God! In that sacred stillness - Adoni heard - "the music of the spheres." A far reaching echo fell plaintively upon the listening air - I The tremulous tone sounded to Adoni like - the cry of a lonely being. A soul - seeking, - its mate.

By an undefinable instinct, - Adoni arose from his knees! - With the force of resistless longing he wandered onward, in answer to that call! With hushed, and reverential tread, he searched through these realms of enchantment, - until - at the foot of a Great Fountain - his footsteps began to falter! Beside the sparkling water, falling like silver rain, Adoni's soul became flooded, with rapturous delight - ! A feeling - like one prepared for some supreme happiness, came very nigh overpowering him!

In that silent hush of expectancy - Adoni heard the beating of his own heart - ! Then a voice - like the murmuring wind among 'flowers startled him - ! His eyes were directed heavenward, - and were held - charmed - on one spot - !

A rainbow-tin ted cloud floated upon the earth! With waves of rippling light, it rolled swiftly towards Adoni, and - with wondrous changing colors - parted - ! A cry of ecstatic joy fell upon the strained silence!

Within a radiance of light - Adoni beheld - ! "A VISION OF TRUTH."

"The smile of God" shone upon her beaming countenance; her large soulful eyes looked into Adoni's with tenderness and yearning! A wreath of golden sunbeams was woven in her beautiful hair, that hung a wavihg mass upon her white shoulders, veiled with a silvery gauze, that fell in softest folds around her graceful figure.

In devout silence, - Adoni gazed upon Truth in "Form Divine."

With outstretched arms, and noiseless tread - she glided to Adoni's side - Whispering - as softly as one breathing a prayer - !

"At last - ! My Love, - has come to me - !"

That great moment of - Realization - awakened Adoni from his mute entrancement! A magnetic love wave rushed over him, and he was swept with a mighty current to the - One - he adored, and knelt in silent worship before her - !

With infinite tenderness, Truth laid her hand upon his bowed head, and sweetly murmured - !

"Welcome Adoni - !" "Welcome into my life, - my heart, - and home of my soul - !"

Those tuneful words falling from the lips of Truth, penetrated liko a lightning flash to the center of Adoni's being, and roused him from his half swooning sense! In the glorious delirium of love, he reached for her hands, folded them upon his throbbing heart, and pressed his lips long, and tenderly upon them!

Lovingly - Truth laid her head upon his own!

In a transport of happiness, Adoni bounded to her side, drew her angelic form unto his breast, - and with holy passion trembled - !

"Truth, my Queen! My Love! My Own!"

A delicate flush, like the morning light of a perfect day, illumined Truth's angelic face - ! As they looked deep into each others adoring eyes - their love - like a dual flame - arose from depths of long repression into - heavenly bliss - ! There - ! in the communion of soul's - their lips silently met - !

In that supreme moment - "A Voice" - resonant and clear, rang through the sacred stillness - solemnly proclaiming: "Those whom God hath joined together, let no man put asunder."

Startled with awe - Adoni lifted his eyes - !

"Face to face" he beheld once more, that wondrous Figure standing serenely before him!

With infinite gestures - He raised his hand - ! And - "A Voice" - full of human tenderness, and divine authority, addressed him:

"Because thou hast been a faithful servant, and followed me, I demand thy love and service for all humanity! 'Let your light shine,' that my children in Spiritual darkness, may find the way to the - 'Kingdom of God,' - and your heavenly father will glorify in your work, that will establish upon earth a - 'Kingdom of Love - .' "

As Adoni gazed into those unfathomable eyes - his soul was thrilled with divine ecstacy - ! "At Love's high altar" - with Truth in his arms he knelt at - "The feet of the Master."

From the great "Fountain of Life" water began to fall in holy benediction upon their heads! Through clouds of golden vapor, angel faces were radiating smiles of love! Hands were delicately weaving wreaths of flowers, with which they crowned the twain pair as King and Queen of the "New Jerusalem."

Sweet harp music was played to the song of an invisible choir I Through dazzling rays of light - the glorious symphony - trembled into a grand - Amen!

The heavenly music - throbbed into a melodious echo, - and died - in the deepest silence. The radiance of the sparkling fountain grew pale - then fainter - and - vanished!

Under the shade of the old deodar trees Adoni Bourdalone, awakened from his long sleep. Slowly, he raised his head from the ground, and bounded to his feet! Placing his hand upon his forehead, he gazed about in disappointment - ! And - with a long trembling sigh, exclaimed: "Only a dream - !"