I woke up, and above my head was a column the width of my head performing a kind of piercing undulation that flowed in like those who rather roughly twist themselves in by a kind of wavy boring motion. It first seemed to pass through my head, then not so plainly to the feeling, through my body, but [plainly] through the sole of my left foot, where it touched down. Thus as a column it was boring through, and this kept on for quite a long time. I asked mentally or by speech who they were, it was said they were seeking someone here who was with me. This was also told to me. It was imparted that they were those who in bodily life assiduously search through the thoughts of others; but now it is being suggested that they are the kind among inward spirits who have in mind to extinguish the souls of others, but who profess otherwise with the mouth. 1748, 21 Sept.