Spiritual Experiences (Buss) n. 1283

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1283. Because this devil was representing himself in externals as innocent, he showed himself to me through the appearance of an infant with a not uncomely face, carrying in his hand a certain vessel, but in his right hand holding a dagger. From this it could be known at once that he had the intention of killing someone by the poison which he carried in the vessel, and this under the guise of innocence; such an intention is immediately made manifest, however much the spirit may strive to conceal it. Thus also is it known that he is among the worst. Of such a nature was he who had so strong a poisonous sphere.


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