Spiritual Experiences-Word Exp. n. 111

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111. 4207. [Exod. 17:] verse 12. "When his hands were heavy," in the deepest sense, means that he had no more strength, that is, that in regard to belief he began to waver. Then the hands become heavy of themselves. When they are light, and are raised up by themselves, then there is belief. For it is human nature that the outward gestures become spontaneous and effortless when we are being our deepest self, for then we are sustained, because strength is proportionate to love. I have also quite often experienced, in various ways, how [Love; Gesture]


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