However it may be that souls are admitted into the very inward and the innermost heaven, yet they are not perfect, but some earthly element always clings to them which must be corrected. This is done when they are let back among spirits. Then it appears at once what residue from a rooted in nature they still retain, which is then corrected; and this betterment goes on by their being let back many times. Therefore it is a rule that an angel can never be perfected to a point where he can be called perfect and holy, thus never to eternity. The only perfect and holy person is the Lord, Who is Perfection and Holiness Itself. 1748, the 2nd day of February.