Spiritual Experiences (Buss) n. 161

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161. Moreover, I have learned that spirits, genii, and angels are entirely separate among themselves, according to their genera and species which are innumerable; and that they are together, and enjoy their felicity and delight which are most diverse, and according to every desire and permission of God Messiah, by means of representations these delights are even transmitted thence to men, in order that they may offer men suitable service. Hence in the Word of God Messiah, mention is sometimes made of places that were holy. Good angels are in delightful places, as sunlit groves, pleasant meadows, and also where there are limpid and flowing waters. Evil spirits, however, are in stagnant ponds and gloomy places.


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