Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 687

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687. Moreover, they even believe that they will also see a fire that will warm their face. I was shown a fire, indeed a warming one, as has happened before, a hundred times. For it has been and is a common occurrence for me to catch sight of fires, and indeed of various kinds, as well as flames. These [I have been seeing] over a long period - but now for the first time, a fire that warmed my face, such as they want for themselves. But I was told that their flame, which they highly prize, is of a spotted light blue color. A flame like this, most cheerful, was once shown to me. 1748, 9 February.


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