Message from John Garner, a Christian preacher in the time of the Reformation. Published in The Gospel of God’s Love, page 474.
“I am here to tell you that God is Love, and that all humankind are His children, and the object of His loving care. Not even the vilest sinner is beyond the boundaries of His care and love. He is not a God who needs propitiation or sacrifice, but calls to all His children to come to Him and partake freely of the great feast of love which He has prepared for them, and to enjoy the happiness which His presence gives. So, my friend, do not think that the doors of mercy or the entrance into the delights of His heavenly home is colsed by death, for I tell you that the death of the body is an entrance into a higher life, with increased opportunities.
“But not withstanding what I say, the soul that seeks to obtain this love while on earth has a great advantage in time over the one that waits until their spirit leaves the body before seeking for the Father’s love. The best time for mortals to aspire to attaining this great gift is “Now”, and no time is so propitious. God’s love is for the mortal, even if they have the passions and appetites which the flesh encumbers them with. And when a mortal overcomes the temptations which these passions impose, they are stronger and more able to progress when they enter the spirit world.
“I know I am writing like some camp meeting preacher, but what I say is the truth nevertheless, and happy is the mortal who realizes this fact and acts accordingly.
“Jesus is working among mortals now, as he did on earth, and although they cannot see his physical form, or hear his voice of love, yet the influence of his love is felt, and the persuasion of his spirit voice is heard in the hearts of mortals. He is still the “savior of mortals” as he was on earth, and his mission will not cease until sin and error shall have been eradicated on earth and in the spirit world. Humans having natural love will be freed from all inharmony, and live in peace and happiness, and those having divine love will be angels in the Celestial Heavens.” Amen
(I realize I already posted this message; I like it alot, so enjoy it again.)