Spiritual Experiences-Word Exp. n. 167

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167. * setting forth, by thought and visualization, the complete chain of regeneration in the liver, namely that all and the least particulars were taken up, and were understood, in the inmost heaven; I, of course, did not perceive them, except for what was pointed out to me in a miraculous manner, etc. etc. [Nature, Natural; Spiritual things] [See also WE 4984, concluding the explanation of verse 13.] [See WE 4985-86 up to this point, explaining Exod. 29:14.] * .... "Dung" here means what is even more [to be cast off]; thus the text is proceeding in order toward the most unclean things. Therefore the abode of the devil in man is depicted by the back parts, where the drain is, or where the filth is cast out. Such


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