Spiritual Experiences-Word Exp. n. 138

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138. * I previously learned from experience, by the Divine mercy of God the Messiah [see 10]. For the order is that the things in that mind must be lifted up into the mind devoted to understanding, so that from it must be brought forth what is to be of service to that mind. As for the feelings, whether and how they are to go up is still a mystery to me. It does seem to me now that the feelings of the lower mind are joined on like a body to the feelings of the heavenly mind. [Feeling (Affection); Body] [See also WE 4631-32, concluding the explanation of verses 1 and 2.] [See WE 4633-34, explaining Exod. 24:3.] 4635. However, [take note] that it is said - for it seems to be interjected by spirits,


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