Heaven and Hell (Harley) n. 397

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397. Heaven in itself is so full of delights that, viewed in itself, it is nothing else than blessedness and delight; for the Divine Good proceeding from the Lord's Divine Love is what makes heaven in general and in particular with everyone there, and the Divine Love is a longing for the salvation of all and the happiness of all from inmosts and in fulness. Thus whether you say heaven or heavenly joy it is the same thing.


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