2573. As regards those who had faith, however, they after death are not lifted up into that realm, even though they could be guided into that realm immediately, as I have been allowed to learn from clear experience, but they are taken care of by the Lord differently. They are kept in a realm below them, so that they do not understand nor plainly perceive them, and this until they have been given outer qualities by the Lord that interact with the intentions or inclinations of the angels, and befit the society of upright spirits in that same realm. Then they are lifted up from the outer life to that inward life of spirits and can enjoy their company, and thus interact with angels, who all are led directly, and some very directly by the Lord, enjoying every happiness, with unlimited, ineffable variety. 1748, 9 July.