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these others will and think from themselves, but all again from others, and so on; and thus each from the first [source] of life, which is the Lord. That which is unconnected does not exist. Evil and false principles have connection with the hells, whence comes the power of willing and thinking with those who are in these principles, and also their love, affection and delight, consequently their freedom; but goods and truths have connection with heaven, whence comes the power of willing and thinking with those who are principled therein, and also their love, affection and delight, consequently their freedom.

Hence it may be seen what is the source of the one freedom and the other. That this is the real case, is perfectly well known in another life; but at this day it is altogether unknown in the world.

There are continually attendant on man both evil spirits and angels. By the spirits he has communication with hell, and by the angels with heaven. If these spirits and angels were to be removed from him, he would be in an instant without the power of willing or thinking, consequently without life. That this is the case, may possibly appear a paradox, but it is most true.


ALL LIFE IS FROM THE LORD.

In regard to the life of every one, whether man, spirit or angel, it flows in solely from the Lord, who is essential life, and diffuses Himself through the universal

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