Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1991

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1991. I might only mention the first blessedness of certain souls, some who in their innocence and simplicity had delighted in lovely gardens, groves, and such, where there was nothing lascivious to take hold of their minds. These in the other life seem to themselves to stroll in such lovely places, and to enjoy them together with many companions. From this conclusions could be drawn about other delights, but this is the first delight of the blessed, which has within it countless deeper ones. 1748, 18 May. Later, different enjoyments follow, thus one after an-other, and step by step.


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