Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1891

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1891. This is indeed their endeavor in regard to all people, whoever they are, but with this difference, that when they are unable [to gain control], although they are set upon it, they are driven away. With me, however, since they knew that they were spirits, and not people on earth, they could reflect on the matter, for which reason they broke out in open indignation and anger, and this cannot happen openly with others. 1748, 12 April. Good spirits, however, are not allowed to do this.


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