149. [This first section of experiences extracted from volumes of the Index Biblicus, containing paragraphs 149 to 205, was originally written at the end of the Bible Index of Isaiah and Jeremiah.]
About the Terror of those who have led a corrupt life
It was observed that among spirits, the instructed who had corrupted their way are, more than others, extremely frightened and tremble at the judgment of truth, so that they give up hope then and there, while others do not. Indeed, they resort to more humble prayers than others, and they do not know where to hide. But still, the moment they recover from their fright, they return to the former arrogance and pride, thinking themselves to be the only ones in the whole of heaven, as I today found out. 1747, the 9th day of October (old calendar).
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