Are you a soul?

Are you a soul? 

Yes—I am a soul, but when in my best state, it is laid aside, as your bodies are at death, only I can resume it again.

Are these occasions when you seek communion with God?

Yes—there are hours with us of inspiration and exaltation, as with you, and then I am out of my body.

Then the soul is substantial? 

Yes—and in my heaven, it is needed for the protection of the spirit.