What happens after death?

This is the communication, which a spirit intelligence had to give of its account of life on the other side—

When my spirit awoke to consciousness of the eternal life, and its surroundings, I found myself in company with bright and blessed angels—the ministers to me of the abounding mercy of God.

The shock that severed me from earth had been so sudden, that, at first, I was not conscious that I was in the spirit world. 

But my dear father made himself known, and convinced me that I was indeed alive and amongst the ranks of the shining ones. 

With him was my dear mother, and they were joined after by the pure spirit of Keble, and philanthropic souls who delight to gather around him who on earth was chief among men in philanthropy and deeds of love.

By them, I was conducted to the home where my guardians rest. 

From them, I learn that which is requisite for me, and am taught to put aside much that I once thought of vital moment. 

Ah! how easily does the spirit put away the opinions of the earth to which it so fondly clung! 

Through my guardians, I received the request that I would put myself into communication with you. 

It was conveyed to me through your presiding spirit who now writes for me.

I complied with joy, and am now pleased beyond measure that I can touch the plain where so many dear to me still live, though alas! I cannot reach them. 

They know not, and will not learn as yet. 

Since I left the earth, I have been occupied in learning my work, and in preparing myself for the life of progress to which my being is now devoted.

Already, under the guidance of my guardians, I have passed through the first sphere where are gathered those who are bound to earth by the affections or are unable to rise as yet. 

There I saw some whom I had known in the body and learned from them and from others much that I needed to know. 

My work will be of a similar sort until I reach my appointed sphere. 

I have come to give you this brief word of comfort and consolation.

Be of good cheer.