Heavenly Doctrine (Chadwick) n. 211

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211. How that linking takes place cannot be grasped by those who do not know something about the internal or spiritual sense of the Word. For the thinking of these people does not extend beyond the external or literal sense. From the internal or spiritual sense of the Word it may be known what is the meaning of body and blood, of bread and wine, and also of eating.


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