Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 403

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403. Mohammedan spirits are very teachable, obedient to their Mohammed, doing him every kindness from the heart, differently from many spirits in the Christian world

Once again I spoke with Mohammed [see 339, 344], and then spirits were sent to me who had been taught differently, that is, who had been taught how to delight Mohammed in a different and new way, or how to cause him pleasure. He said that he had wanted to pass this delight and pleasure on to me, but it was not permitted. However, he said that he did manage to send over spirits, so that he could show me how teachable and obedient they were. These spirits were then taught that they should adore God the Messiah Alone, and indeed, both small and great; for everyone is given the privilege to adore God the Messiah, Who governs the universe. By this instruction they were excited, and gave thanks to God most humbly, promising they would take this to heart. 1747, the 26th day of December. They were taught to cause a kind of washing from the head to the feet, with the accompanying enjoyment.


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