Victory Reigns Podcast – Episode 13 – The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence with Gianna Talone-Sullivan

Official Description:
Gianna discusses how Artificial Intelligence can be used both positively and negatively.

About the Media Channel with host, Dr Gianna Talone-Sullivan:
Victory Reigns is a Christian Podcast promoting Christian Grace. This podcast discusses current events, challenges, and positive gains in Christianity. We will discuss the issues Christians face today, report the facts, and discuss solutions. Victory Reigns shares the love of God for all.

YouTube Video: Victory Reigns: Episode 13 – The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence (16:12 minutes)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iy1K5uvBwN4

Rumble Video – Dr Gianna Talone-Sullivan – Victory Reigns: (USA) Faith-based Schools Are The Answer – New Podcast Channel (Episode 2)

January 18, 2025
For the Greater Glory of God

Blessings beloved ones,

I am very happy to share with you the second episode of the new podcast, Victory Reigns, hosted by Dr Gianna Talone-Sullivan.

In this episode, the topic is Christian education and Gianna did an excellent presentation!! I learned so much. First, there was a tracing of history of Christian education and its purpose in the USA before leading into an explanation of modern-day developments. Gianna’s contention is that Christian education is superior to public schools and she is right.

Growing up, I attended public schools and the curriculum was always subject to state politics which were terrible. Although I was an honors student, I lost any childhood faith when I reached high school. The liberal indoctrination was bad. By the time I discovered Jesus in my mid-twenties, becoming Christian meant that I had to reeducate myself on everything that I thought was true. I was so blind!

That took place over 20 years ago, and now, I am so grateful that I was able to find God and His Holy Church. However, today the environment for discovering God and Jesus is even more hostile and obscure. Honestly, my faith journey was difficult in finding Jesus. How much more it must be with so many obstacles strewn today in one’s daily path? Society does not foster Christian living, values, or teachings.

So, I really appreciated Gianna’s presentation because Christian education needs to be promoted and supported. I especially liked finding out in many states, such as Florida, there are voucher programs in place so your child can attend parochial or Christian schools essentially for free. I truly wish I had voucher opportunities growing up.

Finally, I want to say that this particular episode is really great to share with others who might be interested in a Christian education for their children. It covers all the issues and is very factual. I also really liked that Gianna was very upbeat and positive about the subject by presenting very good tips and suggestions that you can do as a parent to make Christian education a reality for your child.

For these reasons, I hope everyone enjoys this second episode of Victory Reigns. I am providing the video links to both YouTube and Rumble so everyone can watch and subscribe to the new channel. I want to also highly suggest that you consider signing up as a follower on Rumble because there is a lot of censorship of conservatives on YouTube. With Rumble, you’ll know that you won’t miss any content. God bless.

In Christ’s Love,
A Soul

Episode 2 Official Description:

In this episode of Victory Reigns, we examine the issues children face in secular public schools and why a Christian education is the only answer. We also discuss how school choice legislation and programs have made parochial and Christian academy schools affordable.

Media Channels:
https://m.youtube.com/@victoryreignspodcast

https://rumble.com/c/c-7362256

Victory Reigns is a Christian Podcast promoting Christian Grace. This podcast discusses current events, challenges, and positive gains in Christianity. We will discuss the issues Christians face today, report the facts, and discuss solutions. Victory Reigns shares the love of God for all.

Rumble Video: Episode 2 – Victory Reigns: Faith-based Schools Are The Answer (31:27 minutes)
https://rumble.com/v6a6yn7-faith-based-schools-are-the-answer.html

YouTube Video: Episode 2 – Victory Reigns: Faith-based Schools Are The Answer (31:27 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCAPGP_5nn0

February 2024 – Words From Jesus – “There is a bounty for your soul but I have paid your ransom through my passion, death, and resurrection. My children, you have nothing to fear if you are walking in my light and praying for those who are not.”

WORDS FROM JESUS
To Chosen Messenger Jennifer

https://wordsfromjesus.com

February 26th, 2024 – 5:30 PM

My child,

It is through my mother that she will embrace each one of her children and light the way for mankind to return to her son. She carried the Divine light within her womb and shared in the sorrows of my passion. Go to your heavenly mother, my children, for she is the vessel that will prepare you for your journey home to heaven, for I am Jesus and my mercy and justice will prevail.

February 23rd, 2024 – 9:55 AM

My Child,

I tell my children you are witnessing a time where the dividing line is being drawn. You are either seeking to live in my light or live in the ways of the world. You are living in a time where history is seeking to be repeated. There are those who desire to erase history and those who have learned what history has taught them. I tell my children, do not fear, for the graces flowing from heaven down upon my faithful are multiplying more each hour than any other time since the beginning of creation. Yet I warn my children that you must also be vigilant, for the devil and his companions seek your soul. Be on guard and pray for discernment. This is the hour where many live in what they have disguised as truth and a remnant who live in the realm of truth. Pray, my children, pray and remain close to me, for I am Jesus, and my mercy and justice will prevail.

February 22nd, 2024
(Vision given to Jennifer from Jesus)

I see a haze covering the ground almost like fog but I could feel the heat. Jesus then tells me, “That a great heat will come and many will be searching for water. The heat will come before summer is due.”

Jesus speaks to me again and says, “Many lakes will dry up because the earth will respond according to the depth of man’s sin. When my children seek to rebel against my church, my commandments, my creation, my plan, and refuse to accept my mercy, there is no longer harmony between heaven and earth. It is time for my children to open their eyes because the temptation is great. There is a bounty for your soul but I have paid your ransom through my passion, death, and resurrection. My children, you have nothing to fear if you are walking in my light and praying for those who are not. Now go forth, for I am Jesus and be at peace, for my mercy and justice will prevail.”

Do you know the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ? Discover Him today – MaryRefugeOfSouls

Is There A God? Does God Exist? Who Is Jesus Christ? What Is The Gospel? (Videos And Resources)
https://maryrefugeofsouls.com/bible-truths/is-there-a-god-does-god-exist-who-is-jesus-christ-what-is-the-gospel-videos-and-resources/

By Dr James Allan Francis, 1926. One Solitary Life:

He was born in an obscure village
The child of a peasant woman
He grew up in another obscure village
Where He worked in a carpenter shop
Until He was thirty when public opinion turned against Him.

He never wrote a book
He never held an office
He never went to college
He never visited a big city
He never travelled more than two hundred miles
From the place where he was born
He did none of the things
Usually associated with greatness
He had no credentials but Himself

He was only thirty three

His friends ran away
One of them denied Him
He was turned over to his enemies
And went through the mockery of a trial
He was nailed to a cross between two thieves
While dying, His executioners gambled for His clothing
The only property He had on earth

When He was dead
He was laid in a borrowed grave
Through the pity of a friend

Nineteen centuries have come and gone
And today Jesus is the central figure of the human race
And the leader of mankind’s progress
All the armies that have ever marched
All the navies that have ever sailed
All the parliaments that have ever sat
All the kings that ever reigned put together
Have not affected the life of mankind on earth
As powerfully as that one solitary life.

By Lyle C. Rollings III – prose poem (2007):

The Greatest Man in History…
Jesus: had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He did not live in a castle, yet they called Him Lord, He ruled no nations, yet they called Him King, committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.

YouTube Music Video: Send A Star by Kerrie Roberts (3:51 minutes)

“Send a Star” is a heart felt reminder that you are never alone, told within the folds of the story of Christmas. Jesus is real. The story is true. You are loved and seen and heard, and His love will shine on you no matter what. https://youtu.be/zENDpn6i0-Q

Three Excellent Videos on Israel and Biblical Prophecy, along with a Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land – Compiled by A Soul – MaryRefugeOfSouls

October 27, 2023
Month of Mary, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

Blessings beloved ones,

In this blog post, I want to present to you three videos that I believe are worthy of your consideration. They are about Israel and her role in End Time Biblical prophecy.

Several people have sent me video links that are pro-Palestinian stating that Israel should not exist as a Jewish homeland. Beloved ones, I do not follow that political stance, no matter if it is the opinion of an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi or a traditional Catholic priest saying such things.

The first two videos are aligned with my personal beliefs on whether Israel should exist as a nation state. The first video features Roy Schoeman, a Jewish Convert to the Catholic Church, and the second video features Christian Rabbi, Jonathan Cahn.

I am not a strict Zionist nor am I a strict supersessionist (replacement theology), as I find merits to both viewpoints. A lot of traditional Catholics believe that Israel should not exist as a state, because the Jewish leaders rejected Jesus as the Messiah 2,000 years ago, therefore, they are under a generational curse and the Christian Church superseded ancient Israel as the New Israel. In contrast, Zionists believe in a Jewish state and that the Third Temple must be built in order for the Jewish Messiah to come into the world. Obviously, I, “a soul”, do not believe in the building of the Third Temple, however, I do believe in the Jewish state of Israel and I believe that modern history and sacred scriptures point to God’s desires for the Jewish people to have an organized homeland in the End Times. My beliefs on this matter are more aligned with the thoughts of Pope John Paul II who stated that, “people of God of the Old Covenant, which has never been abrogated by God… for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable”; and “This people continues in spite of everything to be the people of the covenant and, despite human infidelity, the Lord is faithful to his covenant.”

So, I invite you to consider both videos as you formulate your own beliefs on this political matter of the existence of a Jewish homeland.

Meanwhile, the third video is a really on point sermon by Christian minister and prophet, Chris Reed. Recently, Australian Catholic visionary, Valentina Papagna, was told by Our Holy Mother, Mary, to read the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament if people want to understand what is happening in the Holy Land. Well, in the third video, Chris Reed explains exactly what is happening in Israel through the lens of the Book of Daniel. Honestly, I have read Chapter 10 of Daniel many times, but until I watched this sermon by Chris Reed, I have never understood it fully until now. So, I highly recommend the third video if you want to grasp the biblical significance of Israel in the End Times. It is really fascinating what Chris says as he reflects on Daniel.

Finally, I want to share a prayer for peace in the Holy Land that was sent to me by a dear friend. I believe that many of you will appreciate this prayer, which was beautifully written.

God bless,
A Soul

DOWNLOAD THIS PRAYER FOR PEACE (one page PDF):
https://maryrefugeofsouls.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/prayer-for-peace-in-the-holy-land.pdf

PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND

Oh, Loving Father, we turn to You in our hour of need, and ask You to bring Your peace and understanding to this most Holy, and most troubled, of lands. Protect Your faithful children, free them from discrimination and violence, and bring about an atmosphere of harmony and justice for all who dwell in these lands.

(For each verse, respond: Let there be peace.):

In Bethlehem, where Jesus was born…

In Nazareth, where Jesus spent His youth…

At the Jordan River, where Jesus allowed Himself to be baptized…

In Galilee, where Jesus chose His Apostles…

In Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle…

In Capernaum, where Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes…

In Jerusalem, where Jesus shared the Last Supper, where He suffered and died, and where He triumphantly rose from the dead…

In these, and in all other places where Our Lord lived and walked, where He taught us the way to love one another, where He cured our infirmities and forgave our sins, in all other places where He made sacred by His presence and touch, bring about the just and peace that we are unable to bring about through our human efforts. Amen.

YouTube Video: What does the Catholic Synod, the War in Israel, and the Prophecy in Deuteronomy 32 have in Common? (17:09 minutes)

Official Description: Roy Schoeman’s Uniquely Spiritual Perspective on the Current Situation, Based on the Prophecy of Moses in Deuteronomy 32. https://youtu.be/6BopvKbavnE?feature=shared

YouTube Video: Israel’s Return, Judgement and The Millennium | Jonathan Cahn Sermon (17:28 minutes)

Official Description: Jonathan Cahn shares – Israel’s return, judgement, and the millennium from the mystery of the fig tree parable. https://youtu.be/NViwf7uGk2A?feature=shared

Australian Catholic Seer, Valentina Papagna
http://valentina-sydneyseer.com.au/

(Source: https://valentina-sydneyseer.com.au/10-october-2023/ )

October 10, 2023
People are Waiting for the Sign

This morning, while I was praying, Blessed Mother came. I asked her, “Blessed Mother, people are waiting for the sign that God will send to the world in October.”

Our Blessed Mother said, “Tell people right now, the biggest sign is on the top of the world—what is happening between Israel and Gaza, the war that is very dangerous, and it can escalate into a very serious war and kill many innocent people.”

“I am right there to console my children, and I am pleading for them to my Son Jesus, for Him to console them and to have mercy on them.”

Blessed Mother then, holding in both her hands, was showing me pages to read, saying, “Tell people to read the prophecy in the Book of Daniel, and in there will be an explanation of what is happening now.”

“Tell people to take this message seriously, to pray and to repent.”

Comment: When our Blessed Mother says, ‘on the top of the world’, she is referring to the fact that what is happening in Israel and Gaza is the most significant event in the world right now.

ADDED BY A SOUL:

HOLY BIBLE: BOOK OF PROPHET DANIEL
CHAPTER 10

Conflict of Nations and Heavenly Powers

10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshaz′zar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict. And he understood the word and had understanding of the vision.

2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks. 3 I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks. 4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, that is, the Tigris, 5 I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with gold of Uphaz. 6 His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and the sound of his words like the noise of a multitude. 7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves. 8 So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me; my radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no strength. 9 Then I heard the sound of his words; and when I heard the sound of his words, I fell on my face in deep sleep with my face to the ground.

10 And behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. 11 And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly beloved, give heed to the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you.” While he was speaking this word to me, I stood up trembling. 12 Then he said to me, “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your mind to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. 13 The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, so I left him there with the prince of the kingdom of Persia 14 and came to make you understand what is to befall your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to come.”

15 When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was dumb. 16 And behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke. I said to him who stood before me, “O my lord, by reason of the vision pains have come upon me, and I retain no strength. 17 How can my lord’s servant talk with my lord? For now no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me.”

18 Again one having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 And he said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” And when he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” 20 Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight against the prince of Persia; and when I am through with him, lo, the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth: there is none who contends by my side against these except Michael, your prince.

Youtube Video: October 25, 2023 – At That Time Michael Shall Stand Up! – Chris Reed Full Sermon | MorningStar Ministries (55 minutes)

Official Description: Chris Reed delivers a compelling message during the Advanced Prophetic Conference: “At That Time Michael Shall Stand Up.” Gain a deeper understanding of the times we are living in and find hope for the future through this powerful revelation. Don’t miss this transformative insight into prophecy and our world today. https://youtu.be/PJAUwaXsB7k?feature=shared

ALSO SEE:

Mini-History of Israel / Palestine – By Guest Writer – MaryRefugeOfSouls
https://maryrefugeofsouls.com/2023/10/22/mini-history-of-israel-palestine-by-guest-writer-maryrefugeofsouls/

Video – An Excellent Biblical Analysis of the Israel-Hamas End-Time Mystery By Jonathan Cahn (Christian minister and Messianic Jew) – MaryRefugeOfSouls
https://maryrefugeofsouls.com/2023/10/21/video-an-excellent-biblical-analysis-of-the-israel-hamas-end-time-mystery-by-jonathan-cahn-christian-minister-and-messianic-jew-maryrefugeofsouls/

Two Christian Videos – Jerusalem and End Times Biblical Prophecy – Compiled By A Soul – MaryRefugeOfSouls
https://maryrefugeofsouls.com/2023/10/10/two-christian-videos-jerusalem-and-end-times-biblical-prophecy-compiled-by-a-soul-maryrefugeofsouls/

World War Prophecies – Jerusalem is satan’s target and Iran is his instrument of destruction – Compiled by A Soul – MaryRefugeOfSouls
https://maryrefugeofsouls.com/2023/10/08/world-war-prophecies-jerusalem-is-satans-target-and-iran-is-his-instrument-of-destruction-compiled-by-a-soul-maryrefugeofsouls/

Book of Truth (Maria Divine Mercy) – Relevant Heaven’s Messages Concerning The Holy Land and World War 3 (WWIII) – MaryRefugeOfSouls
https://maryrefugeofsouls.com/2023/10/22/book-of-truth-maria-divine-mercy-relevant-heavens-messages-concerning-the-holy-land-and-world-war-3-wwiii-maryrefugeofsouls/

Video – An Excellent Biblical Analysis of the Israel-Hamas End-Time Mystery By Jonathan Cahn (Christian minister and Messianic Jew) – MaryRefugeOfSouls

An excellent analysis of current events involving Israel and Hamas in light of Sacred Scriptures. By Jonathan Cahn, a notable Christian minister and messianic Jew, who is truly anointed by the Lord, being extremely gifted in the prophetic.

YouTube Video – Jonathan Cahn Prophetic: The Israel-Hamas End-Time Mystery (31:05 minutes)
https://youtu.be/QYJO8oZuEa8?feature=shared

The Story of the Blessed Virgin Mary and George Washington – The Prophesied Third Peril Facing the Republic, United States of America – MaryRefugeOfSouls

THE STORY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND GEORGE WASHINGTON – THE PROPHESIED THIRD PERIL FACING THE REPUBLIC

The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the First American President, George Washington, when he was still a Military General at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 1777. Three Perils were prophesied to face the Republic, United States of America. The first two Perils have happened. The First Peril was the Revolutionary War. The Second Peril was the Civil War. The stage is now set for us to face the Third Peril to the Republic, which is the most grave threat of them all for the future of the Union.

LOCUTIONS TO THE WORLD
https://locutionsonline.org

September 4, 2011

“When the Woman Spoke to George Washington”

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

So many do not see or understand. That is why I must speak so clearly. Like a wall that is built slowly, so has the wall of evil been put in place. When the wall is finished, Satan will believe that he has an inevitable victory, but it will not be so. There will be a way out of his wall for all who follow me. Now listen, so the divine light will show you the way.

The Secular Man

These themes I repeat often but they must be learned well. There are unimaginable problems ahead. The world has seen only a few, the previews of what is to come. There will be a great shift of power away from those nations that used to call upon me. Yes, I must say it, “that used to call upon me”. Long ago, they left the Church. They left the side of my Son. They adopted different values and put on a different garment. Now, they are Christian in name only.

Their building still stands but they have no foundation. Their people are not united in faith.

They have nothing holding them together. The secular spirit only responds in prosperity and abundance. It dissolves when faced with catastrophe. “Every man for himself”. This is the cry of the secular man. “How can I preserve what is mine?” are the thoughts of his heart. Where does that leave a nation in the time of crisis? To whom can they turn, when all are seeking their own interests?

America still breathes. It still has life. It still remains my hope. If only I can cure it of its sickness, it will regain its strength. Even more, it will regain its purpose, the noble purpose for which I brought it forth. Let me define the purpose of America.

George Washington

O America, I appeared to your first president when he was still a general at Valley Forge. I told him of three moments in the history of the republic – the present moment in which he found himself, a future moment when brother would kill brother, and a moment yet to come. Go back and read those words. They are recorded by your historians. See what I said about the first two moments that have already happened. Then, you will believe my words about the third moment which is about to happen. More important, you will understand that this republic came about through my hands and that your nation has always been in my hands. Then, you will turn to me.

September 3, 2014

“The Woman and George Washington”

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

I must begin to prepare, especially since all are seeing, for the first time, the extent of the evils and the possibilities for destruction that they hold. Many evils are still hidden, soon to appear, claiming even more of what seemed to be so stable. A hopelessness and an inevitability set in, as if the only choice is just to watch passively as this new force makes its conquests.

My message is quite different, “Prepare”, I say. “Awaken to the powers that lie in your faith. Your faith alone can save you. This is my promise, ‘Fill your churches and I will raise up leaders who will guide you in my ways. I will strengthen the hearts of the people and make firm their resolve. They will sweep away the years of debauchery. They will instill new ideals of morality. The hearts of the young will turn back to me (for they especially will see their future being taken away)’”.

The Spirit of God must come upon America. The conversions must be true and deep. All of these evils would never have arisen if America had stayed true to the light. It is not too late but there must be no delay. An unprepared America will shatter into many pieces. An America prepared by an outpouring of the Spirit will respond. I prophesied these times to George Washington, the son of the Republic. Read my words. They will reveal a woman who has always cared for America and has promised her salvation.

COMMENT: One morning at Valley Forge, a woman appeared to George Washington and prophesied three events. First, he would win the Revolutionary War and bring about the union. Second, there would be a civil war but the woman would preserve the union. Both of these have happened. The third event concerns ten nations that come against the United States, which is saved only by the actions of the woman. This account was published in the Philadelphia Tribune and is available on the internet.

The story of George Washington and his encounter with the Blessed Virgin Mary was originally published by Wesley Bradshaw. Copied from a reprint in the National Tribune, Vol. 4, No. 12, December 1880. First published in 1859.

The last time I ever saw Anthony Sherman was on the fourth of July, 1859, in Independence Square. He was then ninety-nine years old, and becoming very feeble. But though so old, his dimming eyes rekindled as he gazed upon Independence Hall, which he came to visit once more.

“Let us go into the hall,” he said. “I want to tell you of an incident of Washington’s life—one which no one alive knows of except myself; and, if you live you will before long, see it verified.

“From the opening of the Revolution we experienced all phases of fortune, now good and now ill, one time victorious and another conquered. The darkest period we had, I think, was when Washington after several reverses, retreated to Valley Forge, where he resolved to pass the winter of 1777.

“Ah! I have often seen the tears coursing down our dear commander’s care-worn cheeks, as he would be conversing with a confidential officer about the condition of his poor soldiers.

You have doubtless heard the story of Washington’s going into the thicket to pray. Well, it was not only true, but he used often to pray in secret for aid and comfort from God, the interposition of whose Divine Providence brought us safely through the darkest days of tribulation.

“One day, I remember it well, the chilly winds whistled through the leafless trees, though the sky was cloudless and the sun shone brightly, he remained in his quarters nearly all the afternoon alone.

“When he came out I noticed that his face was a shade paler than usual, and there seemed to be something on his mind of more than ordinary importance. Returning just after dusk, he dispatched an orderly to the quarters of the officer I mention who was presently in attendance.

“After a preliminary conversation of about half an hour, Washington, gazing upon his companion with that strange look of dignity which he alone could command, said to the latter:

“‘I do not know whether it is owing to the anxiety of my mind, or what, but this afternoon as I was sitting at this table engaged in preparing a dispatch, something seemed to disturb me. Looking up, I beheld standing opposite me a singularly beautiful female.

‘So astonished was I, for I had given strict orders not to be disturbed that it was some moments before I found language to inquire into the cause of her presence. A second, a third, and even a fourth time did I repeat my question, but received no answer from my mysterious visitor except a slight raising of her eyes. By this time I felt strange sensations spreading through me.

I would have risen but the riveted gaze of the being before me rendered volition impossible. I assayed once more to address her, but my tongue had become useless. Even thought itself had become paralyzed. A new influence, mysterious, potent, irresistible, took possession of me. All I could do was to gaze steadily, vacantly at my unknown visitant.

Gradually the surrounding atmosphere seemed as though becoming filled with sensations, and luminous. Everything about me seemed to rarify, the mysterious visitor herself becoming more airy and yet more distinct to my sight than before. I now began to feel as one dying, or rather to experience the sensations which I have sometimes imagined accompany dissolution.

I did not think, I did not reason, I did not move; all were alike impossible. I was only conscious of gazing fixedly, vacantly at my companion.

Presently I heard a voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn,” while at the same time my visitor extended her arm eastwardly.

I now beheld a heavy white vapor at some distance rising fold upon fold. This gradually dissipated, and I looked upon a strange scene. Before me lay spread out in one vast plain all the countries of the world—Europe, Asia, Africa and America. I saw rolling and tossing between Europe and America the billows of the Atlantic, and between Asia and America lay the Pacific.

“Son of the Republic,” said the same mysterious voice as before, “look and learn.”

At that moment I beheld a dark, shadowy being, like an angel, standing, or rather floating in mid-air, between Europe and America, dipping water out of the ocean in the hollow of each hand, he sprinkled some upon America with his right hand, while with his left hand he cast some on Europe. Immediately a cloud raised from these countries, and joined in mid-ocean. For a while it remained stationary, and then moved slowly westward, until it enveloped America in its murky folds. Sharp flashes of lightning gleamed through it at intervals, and I heard the smothered groans and cries of the American people.

A second time the angel dipped water from the ocean, and sprinkled it out as before. The dark cloud was then drawn back to the ocean, in whose heaving billows it sank from view.

A third time I heard the mysterious voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn,” I cast my eyes upon America and beheld villages and towns and cities springing up one after another until the whole land from the Atlantic to the Pacific was dotted with them. Again, I heard the mysterious voice say, “Son of the Republic, the end of the century cometh, look and learn.”

“‘At this the dark shadowy angel turned his face southward, and from Africa I saw an ill-omened spectre approach our land. It flitted slowly over every town and city of the latter. The inhabitants presently set themselves in battle array against each other.

As I continued looking I saw a bright angel, on whose brow rested a crown of light, on which was traced the word “Union,” bearing the American flag which he placed between the divided nation, and said, “Remember ye are brethren.” Instantly, the inhabitants, casting from them their weapons became friends once more, and united around the National Standard.

“‘And again I heard the mysterious voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn.”

At this the dark, shadowy angel placed a trumpet to his mouth, and blew three distinct blasts; and taking water from the ocean, he sprinkled it upon Europe, Asia and Africa. Then my eyes beheld a fearful scene: from each of these countries arose thick, black clouds that were soon joined into one. And throughout this mass there gleamed a dark red light by which I saw hordes of armed men, who, moving with the cloud, marched by land and sailed by sea to America, which country was enveloped in the volume of cloud. And I dimly saw these vast armies devastate the whole country and burn the villages, towns and cities that I beheld springing up.

As my ears listened to the thundering of the cannon, clashing of swords, and the shouts and cries of millions in mortal combat, I heard again the mysterious voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn.” When the voice had ceased, the dark shadowy angel placed his trumpet once more to his mouth, and blew a long and fearful blast.

“‘Instantly a light as of a thousand suns shone down from above me, and pierced and broke into fragments the dark cloud which enveloped America.

At the same moment the angel upon whose head still shone the word Union, and who bore our national flag in one hand and a sword in the other, descended from the heavens attended by legions of white spirits.

These immediately joined the inhabitants of America, who I perceived were well-nigh overcome, but who immediately taking courage again, closed up their broken ranks and renewed the battle.

Again, amid the fearful noise of the conflict, I heard the mysterious voice saying, “Son of the Republic, look and learn.” As the voice ceased, the shadowy angel for the last time dipped water from the ocean and sprinkled it upon America. Instantly the dark cloud rolled back, together with the armies it had brought, leaving the inhabitants of the land victorious.

“‘Then once more I beheld the villages, towns and cities springing up where I had seen them before, while the bright angel, planting the azure standard he had brought in the midst of them, cried with a loud voice: “While the stars remain, and the heavens send down dew upon the earth, so long shall the Union last.” And taking from his brow the crown on which blazoned the word “Union,” he placed it upon the Standard while the people, kneeling down, said, “Amen.”

“‘The scene instantly began to fade and dissolve, and I at last saw nothing but the rising, curling vapor I at first beheld.

This also disappearing, I found myself once more gazing upon the mysterious visitor, who, in the same voice I had heard before, said, “Son of the Republic, what you have seen is thus interpreted:

Three great perils will come upon the Republic. The most fearful is the third (The comment on his word ‘third’ is: “The help against the THIRD peril comes in the shape of Divine Assistance. Apparently the Second Advent)… passing which the whole world united shall not prevail against her. Let every child of the Republic learn to live for his God, his land and Union.”

With these words the vision vanished, and I started from my seat and felt that I had seen a vision wherein had been shown to me the birth, progress, and destiny of the United States.’

“Such, my friends,” concluded the venerable narrator, “were the words I heard from Washington’s own lips, and America will do well to profit by them.”

Originally published by Wesley Bradshaw. Copied from a reprint in the National Tribune, Vol. 4, No. 12, December 1880. First published in 1859.