Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 3231

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3231. The Lord does good to His enemies

I was overcome with sleep after the noon hour, and quite a sound sleep. When I awoke there were many around me asleep, even spirits who had wanted to entrap me were sleeping deeply, thus all those who came with the intention of harming me. When they awoke, they said they had slept; and one after the other fled away, one saying that he had not meant to fall asleep; I sensed that he had wanted to do harm. Consequently I spoke with the spirits, saying that the Lord alone watches over all, even His enemies, and does good to them. 1748, 21 Sept.


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