I have learned from experience that there is an inward memory, by means of which the memory of material and bodily images is aroused. That memory is permanent in spirits as well, and from it, when it pleases the Lord, everything can be raised that had been stored in the memory of sense impressions. I have learned repeatedly that such a memory exists, more perfect than the bodily memory, in fact, that what a person thinks to be forgotten is nevertheless impressed on that memory, but buried by sensual elements. This can be seen also from dreams and other indications. But besides this memory, there is also a yet deeper one, namely, a memory of spiritual mental images, enabling them to think and to speak, and by this deeper one, that inward memory is raised. By this spiritual memory, spirits greatly surpass man, being able to think much more exquisitely and clearly, so that their mental abilities are increased beyond those they possessed in bodily life. This can be corroborated by numerous past experiences, spoken of elsewhere [400, 1077]. 1748, 17 May.