A Consummation Story (part 1)

A Consummation Story
Xi Shen was born in Wu province. In his early years he learnt to cultivate the Tao in Sichuan province. Upon completion he started to treat people’s diseases. He also helped the poor and weak ones. Due to his righteous acts he was well known among the deities.
Once Shen went to visit his daughter in law with his wife. On the way they met a white deer wagon, a green dragon wagon, a white tiger wagon, and dozens of heavenly soldiers in red robes. A heavenly soldier approached Shen and asked, “Have you seen the Taoist Shen?” Shen was astonished, and asked back, “Who is Taoist Shen?” The heavenly soldier said, “You have been diligently cultivating the Tao and acting virtuously upon the people. What is more, you have never committed anything indecent since childhood. Today the great Father Taoist has sent for you.” Therefore, the heavenly announced, “From now on Shen is to take the post to govern life and death of the people in Wu Yue region.” The heavenly also handed Shen a jade book on which carved his position. Shen kneeled and accepted the offer. Then he acceded to heaven with the rest. Many peasants nearby witnessed the event.In 400 years’ time Shen returned to his hometown and found his descendant Xi. Xi was very pleased to see Shen....

https://en.clearharmony.net/articles/a6349-Consummation-Stories-From-the-Tao-School-IV-Xi-Shen.html

Music License:
Music: Hope
Musical instruments: Flute and harp
Composed by Francisco La Russa
(Minghui.org)