864. Hence it can be evident that the Lord permits these same interspersed elements to be taken away from people in the world, that is, to withdraw themselves toward the inward parts, for many reasons spoken of in His Word. But as soon as they were restored, they returned to their original state of belief. 1748, 18 February.
864. Hence it can be evident that the Lord permits the like interspersions of goods and truths to be taken away from men in the world, that is, to be withdrawn towards the interiors, and this for many reasons which are spoken of in His Word. But as soon as those goods and truths are restored, they return to their former state of faith. 1748, Feb. 18.
864. Inde constare potest, quod Dominus permittat ut milia interspersa auferantur hominibus in mundo, hoc est se recipiant versus interiora, ob plures causas, de quibus Verbo Ipsius, sed utprimum restituta sunt ea, redierunt in pristinum statum fidei. 1748, 18 Febr.