Spiritual Experiences-Word Exp. n. 256

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256. * that a veil being drawn away was displayed before me, and then I saw truth clearly in light; in fact, even my ocular vision became sharper, which amazed me. [Eye; Veil] [See WE 5775-76, concluding the explanation of Exod. 34:33.] 5777. [Exod. 34:] verse 34. What these words most deeply mean is not easy to explain. When anyone is granted to speak with those in the heaven of God the Messiah, a veil is pulled away, and a 5778. * bright Light comes into the mind. But when the person speaks with someone on earth, no such light is shining,


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