Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 795

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795. One of them later spoke, and did, unspeakably horrible things, which therefore must not be made known, for he viciously attacked everything [true and good]. And amazingly, because such spirits have this nature, they can never let up, but once they are permitted, then no matter how they are persuaded and how well instructed that such acts should not be done, they nevertheless commit them. Their nature and instinct drive them to it and they carry them out with pleasure, because a passion for such [wickedness] clings to them. 1748, 15 February.


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