110. [CONCERNING THE ANCIENT CHURCH] In the objects of the senses, the [men of the] Ancient Church looked at and perceived spiritual and celestial things; wherefore they had companionship with spirits and angels. It is altogether different at this day when it is not even known or believed that there is any correspondence. (Angelus, Correspondentia, Ecclesia.)
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