Spiritual Experiences (Buss) n. 1374

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1374. Because the spirit who was enfolded in the veil had suffered ills and persecutions during his life, and had then been content that it was given him to bear them, by virtue of the disposition thence derived his "animus" seemed to be tranquil. This he told me. He was, moreover, induced to say many things, so that it might be known what effect that punishment would have - whether he would say that he could bear it. He was also compelled to say that in himself he is nothing but what is filthy and diabolic.


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