1. The Abseneist. Initial Reflections.
2. Early Recollections. Visions and Thoughts.
3. Boyhood Days. Mental Influences. Nature.
4. A vivid Dream. Home Conversations. Ginger-Bread Visions. A Father's Council.
5. Contemplations. The Ancient Prophets. Swedenborg and Andrew Jackson Davis.
6. The Phenomena of Spiritualism. The Fox Family. A Mother's Advice.
7. Went to hear the Rappings. Rev. Charles Hammond. Motives of the Departed.
8. Various Opinions concerning the Dead.
9. Reflections. Free Thinkers. Beauty of Nature. A strange Sight.
10. Personal Realizations. A Vision.
11. A Year's Travel. Singular Phenomena in Springfield, Illinois.
12. Dr. Bell's Statement, with Thoughts concerning the Springfield Demonstrations.
13. Popular Prejudices. Miss Irish, the Medium.
14. Convictions. Private Scenes and Friendly Messages from the Unseen.
15 Conscientious scruples. Traveling with the Spirits. A Prayer.
16. Contemplations. Strange Feelings. A Voice of Council. Spirit Messages.
17. Friendly Acquaintances. A Letter from Home. Sickness. A Touching Communication.
18. Personal Affairs. My Father's Death, Angel Guardianship. Move to Michigan.
19. Money. Its Rewards. A Voice. Planchette. Hearing in Spirits.
20. A Remarkable Message.
21. The Principle of Will.
22. Spirit Hearing Established. Imprisoned in Psychology. Suffering and Success.