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side. There is also Minerva, Aldeth and
Cheros in the bloom of youth. These, with
joyful song, walk with each other beneath
the trees by the beautiful streams of water;
the birds are singing, the trees are clapping
their hands for joy; and all creation is singing
x the praise of Jehovah.
"Hesperus, too, I see once more in beauty,
having been restored to harmony with the
great Creator. He rejoices at my awakening.
With pleasure he speaks: ’Aloma, welcome
to the kingdom of Messiah. Obey the
great King of kings and Lord of lords and
thy life shall be endless and unlimited joy
thy portion.’ I see a host of angels in
heaven, who respond: ’Joy to thee, Hesperus,
thou who hast loved the light.’
"I see the beauty and glory of Eden restored.
The deserts are blossoming as the
rose; the whole earth yields its increase and
is made as the Garden of Eden. There follows
a government which satisfies the de-
See Appendix, Note 37.