Miller wrote: “To see a lightning-rod, denotes that threatened destruction to some cherished work will confront you.”
The historical account
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Gustavus Hindman Miller
Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What’s in a Dream · Gutenberg #926; bibliography identifies the 1901 original and subsequent reprints
Lightning-rod · Heading 1198; source lines 13960–13975 · Text transcription
Original source (English)
To see a lightning-rod, denotes that threatened destruction to some cherished work will confront you. To see one change into a serpent, foretells enemies will succeed in their schemes against you. If the lightning strikes one, there will be an accident or sudden news to give you sorrow.
If you are having one put up, it is a warning to beware how you begin a new enterprise, as you will likely be overtaken by disappointment.
To have them taken down, you will change your plans and thereby further your interests. To see many lightning rods, indicates a variety of misfortunes.
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