1120. He is afterwards led thence more and more towards heaven, which was represented by sloping paths leading gently upwards. Cognitions effect this at that time and later, in order that he may not only know, but also confess, that there was never anything good in himself. Without that confession or acknowledgment on his part, no one can be led towards heaven where all the societies are in the truth and goodness of faith in the Lord; for without internal acknowledgment there can be no healing. 1748, Mar. 2.