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he was unusually attracted to one who took
such pleasure in talking about matters nearest his heart.
"I must be going," said she.
"May I go with you?"
"Come."
They wandered silently among the people, then out through the
surrounding gardens, listening to the music. Instinctively, they clung to
each other, nor bestowed more than a smile or a word on passing
brother or sister.
"What do you think of Lucifer and his plan?" asked she.
"The talented Son of the Morning is in danger of being cast out if he
persists in his course. As to his plan, it is this: 'If I cannot rule, I will
ruin.'"
"And if he rule, it will still be ruin, it seems to me."
"True; and he is gaining power over many."
"Yes; he has talked with me. He is a bewitching person; but his
fascination has something strange about it which I do not like."
"I am glad of that."
She looked quickly at him, and then they gazed again into each other's
eyes.
"By what name may I call you?" he asked.

"My name is Delsa."
"Will you tell me where you live? May I come and talk with you again?
It will give me much pleasure."
"Which pleasure will be mutual," said she.
They parted at the junction of two paths.

II.
"How art thou fallen from heaven, O, Lucifer, son of the
morning."--_Isaiah 14:12._
Never before in the experiences of the intelligences of heaven, had such
dire events been foreshadowed. A crisis was certainly at hand. Lucifer
was fast gaining influence among the spirits--and they had their agency
to follow whom they would. The revolting spirit had skill in argument;
and the light-minded, the discontented, and the rebellious were won
over.
To be assured eternal glory and power without an effort on their part,
appealed to them as something to be desired. To be untrammeled with
laws, to be free to act at pleasure, without jeopardizing their future
welfare, certainly was an attractive proposition. The pleasures in the
body would be of a nature hitherto unknown. Why not be free to enjoy
them? Why this curb on the passions and desires? "Hail to Lucifer and
his plan! We will follow him. He is in the right."
Many of the mighty and noble children of God arrayed themselves on
the side of Christ, their Elder Brother, and waged war against Lucifer's
pernicious doctrine. One of the foremost among them was Michael. He
was unceasing in his efforts to bring all under the authority of the
Father. The plan which had been proposed, and which had been
accepted by the majority, had been evolved from the wisdom of past
eternities. It had exalted worlds before. It had been proved wise and
just. It was founded on correct principles. By it only could the spiritual

creation go on in its evolution to greater and to higher things. It was the
will of the Father, to whom they all owed their existence as progressive,
spiritual organizations. To bow to Him was no humiliation. To honor
and obey Him was their duty. To follow the First Born, Him whom the
Father had chosen as mediator, was no more than a Father should
request. Any other plan would lead to confusion. Thus reasoned the
followers of Christ.
Then there were others, not valiant in either cause, who stood on
neutral ground. Without strength of character to come out boldly, they
aided neither the right nor the wrong. Weak-minded as they were, they
could not be trusted, nor could Lucifer win them over.
Meanwhile, the earth, rolling in space, evolved from its chaotic state,
and in time became a fit abode for the higher creations of God.
Then the crisis came. The edict went forth that for many of the sons and
daughters of God the first estate was about to end, and that the second
would be ushered in. Lucifer had now won over many of the hosts of
heaven. These had failed to keep their first estate. Now there would be
a separation.
A council was convened, and the leading spirits were summoned. All
waited for the outcome in silent awe.
Then came the decision, spoken with heavenly authority:
"Ye valiant and loyal sons and daughters of God, blessed are ye for
your righteousness and your faithfulness to God and His cause. Your
reward is that ye shall be permitted to dwell on the new earth, and in
tabernacles of flesh continue in the eternal course of progress, as has
been marked out and explained to you."
Then, to the still defiant forms of Lucifer and his adherents this was
said:
"Lucifer, son of the morning, thou hast withdrawn from the Father
many of the children of heaven. They have their agency, and have

chosen