Heavenly Doctrine (Tafel) n. 236

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236. Those who from the Lord are in love to the Lord and in faith in Him, have eternal happiness, which is also called heavenly joy. This joy is contained in that love and in that faith; and the man who has heaven in himself, comes into that joy after death; meanwhile it lies hidden in his Internal. In the heavens there is a sharing of all goods; the peace, the intelligence, the wisdom, and the happiness of all are communicated there to each; yet to every one according to his reception of love and faith from the Lord. From this it is evident, how great is the peace, the intelligence, the wisdom, and the happiness in heaven.


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