338. 6881. Moreover, it is very difficult to express heavenly matters, which in turn contain spiritual ones, these again putting on earthly features, all combined in agreement with laws of succession. For when the mind is absorbed in the displays of heavenly matters, one understands at the time what they are, but as soon as nature is allowed to enter the mind, the understanding of them is dispelled, and it cannot be recalled. So that which is heavenly is ineffable, as I have also experienced by the Divine mercy of God the Messiah; for heavenly matters enfold inexpressible things. But when they are in the mind of one who inspires prophets, they must necessarily be adapted to worldly circumstances.* Then words fall into place so remarkably, that from the meaning of the words by themselves in outer form, they can hardly be grasped. Yet in the very inward meaning, and still more in the innermost meaning, there is a most beautiful pattern, concordant with all the laws of order. [Nature, Earthly (Natural); Weight; Spiritual things] * In the original this sentence is emphasized by the word "Obs." written twice in the margin.