Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1773

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1773. It seems that the ancients made mention of these spirits (see whether they are spoken of in the Word), [namely, that they are kept there] even until they have forgotten self, and everything connected with love of self. Even people of old outside of the ancient Church, though derived from the ancient Church, were acquainted with this matter, calling them the "waters of forgetfulness," which they would drink [in Hades]. But here there are no waters.


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