tioned at one point, and observes only the few events coming within the range of its physical perception, as they pass. It can see nothing that is coming; it can call up from memory but little of that which has passed. But with the projected or decarnate soul it is different. The soul is thought individualized, and it can fly to any part of the cyclorama of Eternity, and observe what is there pictured or recorded much more clearly than the incarnate and imprisoned soul, through the physical senses, can observe, from its fixed station, what passes within the limited range of its perception.

It has been many times demonstrated that the soul of a clairvoyant can perceive events yet to come in the physical succession with a considerable degree of accuracy, although the exact distance in physical time of such events is not easily calculated. So far as I know this faculty has not yet been developed in clairvoyant hypnotism; but there seems to be no good reason for doubting that it can be developed in hypnotic. subjects as well as in natural or auto-clairvoyants.

Further consideration of the nature of Eternity, and the power of the soul to perceive past and future events, is given in the chapters of this book coming under the classification of Philosophy of the Infinite.

CHAPTER ix.

THE PHENOMENA OF CLAIRVOYANCE-EMANUEL SWEDENBORG'S POWERS OF SOUL PERCEPTION-MODERN INSTANCES CITED-PREDICTIONS OF FUTURE EVENTS FULFIlledCASES OF THOUGHT READING SOUL PROJECTION PRODUCING APPARITIONS.

THE soul faculty usually called "clairvoyance,”

sometimes "second sight," and sometimes the "sixth sense," is essentially the same as that manifested through soul projection during hypnosis, including also the power to read the thoughts of others, and to exercise independent soul attributes generally.. Power to read the future with a considerable degree of accuracy is also frequently manifested by clairvoyants.

The literal definition of clairvoyance is “clearseeing." A more comprehensive and accurate definition would be "clear-perception." The actual thing is soul perception. The state of clairvoyance is primarily that of auto-hypnotism, and it will be treated as that only, in this chapter. In later chapters other features of clairvoyance are illustrated. Clairvoyants are able to perceive things within range of the physical vision which are hidden from the physical eye, to project the soul, as in hypnosis, to read the thoughts, the character and the history of others, and to exercise

nearly or quite all soul attributes. I will cite cases illustrating this faculty.

One of the biographers of Emanuel Swedenborg speaks of him as, "the most remarkable man who has ever lived." He was born at Stockholm, Sweden, January 29, 1688, and died in London in 1772. He was the son of a bishop, and during his youth his parents said that angels spoke through him. During his life previous to his fifty-fifth year he was scientist, engineer, statesman and philosopher. In the year 1747 he resigned a position under the government, and declared that he was permitted to hold intercourse with the inhabitants of the spirit universe. Thereafter he spent his time in contemplation, and the writing and publication of his scientific, psychic and theological works, which are twenty-two in number, and form a library in themselves. That Swedenborg possessed remarkable psychic powers no one can doubt who reads his works or the anecdotes told of him which are perfectly authenticated. Immanuel Kant, the philosopher, relates the following, which is historically confirmed:

On Saturday, July 19, 1759, Swedenborg arrived at Gottenberg from England, and at 4 o'clock Mr. William Castel invited him to his house, together with a party of fifteen persons. About 6 o'clock Swedenborg went out, and after a short interval returned to the company, quite pale and alarmed. He said that a dangerous fire had just broken out at Stockholm, at the Sudermalm (Gottenberg is 300 miles from Stockholm), and that it was spreading very fast. He was restless and went out often. He said that the house of one of his friends, whom he named, was already in ashes, and that his own was in danger. At 8 o'clock, after he had been out again, he joyfully exclaimed, "Thank God, the fire is extinguished the third door from my house." This news occasioned great commotion through the whole city, and particularly amongst the company in which he was. It was announced to the governor the same evening. On Sunday morning Swedenborg was sent for by the governor, who questioned him concerning the disaster. Swedenborg described the fire precisely, how it had begun, in what manner it had ceased, and how long it had continued. On the same day the news was spread through the city, and, as the governor had thought it worthy of attention, the consternation was considerably increased; because many were in trouble on account of their friends and property, which might have been involved in the disaster. On Monday evening a messenger arrived at Gottenberg, who was dispatched during the time of the fire. In the letters

brought by him the fire was described precisely in the manner stated by Swedenborg. On Tuesday morning the royal couriers arrived at the governor's with the melancholy intelligence of the fire, of the loss it had occasioned, and of the houses it had damaged and ruined, not in the least differing from that which Swedenborg had given immediately it had ceased; for the fire was extinguished at 8 o'clock.

As proof of Swedenborg's soul foresight the following is told by Prof. Scherer, who knew him at Stockholm:

Swedenborg was one evening in company at Stockholm, when, after his information about the world of spirits had been heard with the greatest attention, they put him to the proof as to the credibility of his extraordinary spiritual communications. The test was this: He should state which of the company would die first. Swedenborg did not refuse to answer this question, but after some time, in which he appeared to be in profound meditation, he quite openly replied: Olof Olofsohn will die tomorrow morning at forty-five minutes past 4 o'clock." By this predictive declaration, which was pronounced by Swedenborg with all confidence, the company were placed in anxious expectation, and a gentleman who was a friend of Olof Olofsohn resolved to go on the following morning, at the time mentioned by Swedenborg, to the house of Olofsohn, in order to see whether Swedenborg's prediction was fulfilled. On the way thither he met the well-known servant of Olofsohn, who told him that his master had just then died; a fit of apoplexy had seized him and had suddenly put an end to his life. At the same time this particular circumstance also attracted attention; the clock in Olofsohn's dwelling apartment stopped at the very minute in which he had expired, and the hand pointed to the time.

Modern instances of clairvoyant perception and soul projection could be cited by thousands. I will give only enough to demonstrate the actuality of the clairvoyant faculty.

A lady of my acquaintance visited a clairvoyant physician in a city some distance from her residence to inquire regarding the health of her daughter, whom she left at home. The clairvoyant

passed under the influence and began by describing the houses on the street on which the sitter resided, as though she was walking along and observing them. The descriptions were recognized by the sitter as accurate, and when her own residence was described she acknowledged its correctness. The clairvoyant then assumed to enter the house and reported that the daughter was not at home. The mother said she must be there, but the clairvoyant was quite as positive that she was not, and said she would go out and see if she could find her. She then assumed to go out upon the street and enter other houses, which she described correctly, and reported that there were two young ladies at a neighbor's house. These she described personally, and the mother recognized one of them as her daughter. On her return home the mother found that her daughter had been at the neighbor's house at the time reported, exactly as described by the clairvoyant.

In another case a lady visited a clairvoyant and inquired regarding her daughter, who was at a boarding school in a town of western New York. The clairvoyant assumed to visit the place and reported that the school was not in session, and that they appeared to be cleaning the buildings. She said she would try to find the daughter, and soon reported that she was visiting in a neighboring town. The exact truth of the clairvoyant's report was after

ward verified.

Not many years ago a young lady residing in Port Huron, Miss K., went to Detroit to consult a young woman named Annie Atwood, who had clairvoyant powers. Miss Atwood met Miss K. at the door. She said, without the least hesitation: "You are from Port Huron; your name is Miss K.; you are thinking of going into a partnership in the dressmaking business at S.;" etc. She continued at length, telling Miss K. many things about herself unknown to anyone else, and advising her not to enter into the proposed partnership. Everything she said was true, and although Miss K. had expected evidence of real clairvoyant powers, she was astonished at the actual demonstration.

A young business man who had been told by a clairvoyant where a lost article could be found (and was subsequently found) visited her a second time, out of curiosity, to inquire regarding his past, present and future life. The clairvoyant complied, and among other things told him that he was engaged to a young lady, whom she described accurately, all being true. "But you will not marry this young lady," she said. The engagement will be broken off and you will marry another young woman." She then proceeded to describe minutely the person whom he would marry.