Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1116

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1116. Afterwards, just as something seemed to be gently rolled off of the eye, in the same way something is rolled from off the face, meaning that the soul is shedding [earthly] humanity. This is done so gently, that the very same spirits, who are now present here, are keeping me with all their might from using any hurtful word, showing that they are fearful lest at this time anything be felt but what is very gentle. For they love everyone they are with, and thus every soul they attend. So, when it looks and feels to the subject as if the facial membrane has been rolled off, then the realization of being a spirit is brought upon him or her-as it also was to me [on this occasion], and several times before.


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