995. There was also another spirit who darted between the feet of that spirit, from the front to the back, and he did this two or three times. There was also another who followed after the fleeing renal spirits in order to terrify them still more, and fill them with fear of him. This took place because the kidneys lie in the fold of the peritoneum. 1748, Feb. 25.
995 1/2. A spirit of this kind now appeared, and swelled out above the head, striking terror; and because he was so great, the renal spirits and those of the ureters and bladder fled, but he himself was almost silent. Such is the case when they are viewed by angels; hence also it is recognized who they are, and of what quality. 1748, Sept. 12.* * This paragraph was added later while Swedenborg was indexing the work.
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