1099. Therefore when a man dies the celestial are immediately present, seated at his head, and they are indeed continually present; thus they protect him, lest any evil genii draw near. This is the case with every man. The celestial remain with him quite a considerable time, even some time after his soul has been released from corporeal things. It matters not whether the man dies in his bed, or in any other way; for whatever is vital in man, even if the parts of the body were to be scattered a thousand miles, is nevertheless gathered in a moment, and it is together, and becomes his likeness.