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which places no bounds to the carnally-minded, and if carried out,
separates families, creates jealousy and hatred, and gives liberty to
the most degrading propensities. People know but little, yet, of the
corrupting influence of Spiritualism. The curtain was lifted, and much
of its dreadful work was revealed to me. I was shown some who have
had an experience in Spiritualism, and have since renounced it, who
shudder as they reflect upon how near they came to utter ruin. They
had lost control of themselves, and Satan made them do that which
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they detested. But even they have but a faint idea of Spiritualism as it
is.
Ministers inspired of Satan can eloquently dress up this hideous
monster, hide its deformity, and make it appear beautiful to many.
But it comes so direct from his Satanic majesty, that all who have to
do with it, he claims as his to control, for they have ventured upon
forbidden ground, and have forfeited the protection of their Maker.
When poor souls have been fascinated with the eloquent words
of the teachers of Spiritualism, and they have yielded to its influence,
and afterward found out its deadly character, and would renounce and
flee from it, some cannot. Satan holds them by his power, and he
is not willing to let them go free. He knows that they are surely his
while he has them under his special control. But if they once free
themselves from his power, he can never bring them again to believe
in Spiritualism, and so directly under his control. The only way for
such poor souls to overcome Satan, is to discern between pure Bible
truth and fables. As they acknowledge the claims of truth, they place
themselves where they can be helped. They should entreat those who
are experienced, and have faith, to plead with the mighty Deliverer in
their behalf. It will be a close conflict. Satan will reinforce his evil
angels who have controlled the individuals; but if the saints of God
with deep humility fast and pray, their prayers will prevail. Jesus will
commission holy angels to resist Satan, and he will be driven back,
and his power broken from off the afflicted ones.
Mark 9:29
. “And he
said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer
and fasting.”
The popular ministry cannot successfully resist Spiritualism. They
have nothing to shield their flocks from its baleful influence. Much
of the sad result of Spiritualism will rest upon ministers of this age;