The Ministry of Angels

The recognition, while the mind is still clear, of the near approach of death causes men and women, I believe, more than does anything else, to disclose their real characters. Then, it seems to me, the soul throws aside all that has served to conceal its true nature, and shows itself as it really is, beautiful or hideous. And to the nurse, more clearly even than to the doctor or the minister, does the soul, under these circumstances, reveal itself. For the visits of the doctor or minister the patient is, in a measure, generally prepared. Then the habits of a lifetime often reassert themselves and the soul hides itself from scrutiny.  But this mask cannot be maintained throughout the long hours that the nurse is in attendance on the patient, especially in the night watches, when the one who has heard the dread summons cannot sleep and wrestles with the question, What comes after death?

The Ministry of Angels

After I became a professional nurse, a vocation which I followed for some twenty years, I witnessed scores of deaths. And always, immediately afterwards, I saw the spirit form, in appearance an etherealized duplicate of the human form, take shape above the body in which life had become extinct, and then vanish from my sight.

The Ministry of Angels

The first of my many strange experiences, from which I long ago learned that at times I see things which to most people are invisible, and hear sounds which to them are inaudible, occurred when I was twelve years old. With a brother two years older than myself, I was then living with an aunt in the north of Ireland. My father, a captain in the British army, was stationed in India. I awoke one night to find the room filled with light, as though flooded with sunlight, and pervaded by a delicious odour such as emanates from the most exquisitely fragrant flowers, but the fragrance was imbued with an exhilarating quality that is not possessed by any perfume with which I am acquainted. I heard a rushing sound, like that which might be made by the beating of many wings, and suddenly there appeared, standing in the middle of the room, two forms.  One was that of a man, the other that of a woman. They were clad in shining white robes. Around the head of each was a bright halo.

“Have no fear, lassie.  It was not to warn you of your death that vision was given you. You have what is called the psychic gift, and many things will be shown you which others cannot see….They are well guided whom God guides and you have nothing to fear. But I would advise you to keep these things to yourself. Treasure them up as sacred in your own heart, for there are few who would understand them”.

The Rev. Arthur Chambers

" the professed belief in Angelic Ministration is viewed as having little or no practical value as far as the experiences of mankind living in the twentieth century are concerned.
"The average church-going, or chapel-going, Christian who sings:
'Angels of Jesus, Angels of Light, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night!'
looks very incredulously at anyone who testifies that he has seen a messenger from the World of Spirit.

The Ministry of Angels

When I was twenty years old my father returned from India, bought a beautiful little place in Ireland and there settled down. As a child of three I had parted from him in India, after my mother’s death there. But though seventeen years had elapsed since I had seen him, it was not as strangers that we met. He had long been the hero of my girlish dreams, and in him these dreams were more than realized. Dearly I loved him and that love he returned in full measure. We were constantly together and we were the best of friends and companions. My brother, too, was all that a brother could be. For two years my cup of happiness seemed filled to the brim

The Ministry of Angels

After this it seemed to me that I was seldom alone. I became conscious that there was with me a loving presence, seeking ever, it appeared to me, to guide me aright…………….. Until I was nearly eighteen no other vision came to me. … except for hearing the glad music of unseen voices and instruments, and the sense of a protecting presence ever near me, my life was that of most healthy, high-spirited girls in comfortable circumstances. Very happy I was in those days. My friends bestowed upon me the nickname of “Cheery”.

The Ministry of Angels

After the loss of my father, black despair settled on my soul. My feelings seemed to be petrified. Even the relief of tears was denied me. I hardened my heart against God. I said: “God would never have been so cruel as to take my father from me; therefore there is no God”. I ceased going to church and abandoned myself to the gloomiest thoughts. Their hold upon me was strengthened by other sorrows and troubles which followed fast.
 After my father’s death it was found that the supposed friend to whom he had entrusted the investment of his money had misappropriated it and there was nothing left for his children. My brother, resolved to make a living for both of us, went to a British colony and was there drowned. My favourite aunt died. I had a nervous breakdown, followed by a long illness. Convinced that life held nothing for me that could make it worth living; I rejected all efforts to give me solace and comfort.

The Ministry of Angels

The matron gave me permission to spend part of each day in the wards: Then I began to observe the work of the nurses; to note with what skill, tenderness and patience they ministered to those placed under their care, and how often they succeeded in relieving their sufferings.

Foreword To The Ministry Of Angels Given By The Rev. Arthur Chambers

"I think no careful and open-minded reader will peruse this simple and impressively written narrative of personal experiences without obtaining a fuller idea of the love and concernfulness of the All-Father God for His creatures here on earth; an extended view of the possibilities of existence; and a comfort and inspiration, which arises from the knowledge - inborne upon us from so many sources - that as we pass through the educative and restrictive life of the Physical to the higher and fuller life of the Spiritual, we are not left unattended and unaided; that whether seen, or unseen, by us now, there are with us those Spiritual Ministers of God who 'do His pleasure".

Professor Haraldur Nielsson - My Personal Experiences in Experimental Spiritualism

One of the most beautiful books I have ever read was written by an English lady, clairvoyant, and is entitled: Ministry of Angels.

This lady is called Mrs. Joy Snell, has been clairvoyant since childhood, without having made a profession of being psychic....

I didn't just read her book, I found it in 1919 in London, and I had great joy and comfort in getting to know her and her husband.

If I had to name two of the people today who I would consider worthy of being called Jesus' apostles, I would name them together with Pastor G. Vale Owen.

I have never met in my life more true followers of Christ, I have never been in contact with a life so simple and so capable of loving all things.

Their friendship is the most beautiful thing life has given me.