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202 SWEDENBORG’S TRAVELS AND DIARIES. [Doc. 209.
157. On awaking I had a vision, when I saw much gold
before me ; the air was full of it. It denotes that the Lord,
who disposes all things, gives me in spiritual and worldly
matters all that I need, whenever like a child I cast my care
upon Him.
158. July 22X23. It appeared to me as if I took a very
high flight, but in such a circle that I came down just as I
became tired. I saw a beautiful saloon, with costly tapestry
suspended from the walls, all in one piece. This signifies that
on the previous day I had this in my mind and at heart, that
the sum of all is, that we must allow Christ to care for us
in spiritual and worldly things.
I saw a boy running off with one of my shirts, and I ran
after him. It means probably that I had neglected to wash
my feet.
159. July 24X25. Among other things it appeared to me
as if I were in company with many persons, and as if we made
merry. It seemed to me that I was to be some one’s guest ;
I went thence on a journey, but was under the impression
that I was to come back again. As I travelled on, however,
without thinking of it I altered my course towards a different
direction. I met one who said that he had cut out a set
of bed-curtains for me; he said something, however, against
my science. I do not know whether I am to follow a different
method with my work ; and whether a preparation is to be
made thereby for something else. I am in the dark about it.
160. July 27X28. I saw my father* in a beautiful surplice
before a congregation. He conversed with me in a friendly
manner, and desired to introduce me to some one in an inner
room, who appeared to be asleep, and to whom he wished to
speak about me. I withdrew softly, for fear of awakening
him. This meant, that I was then beginning to read the Bible
in the evenings ; and that on Saturday evening I was afraid I
had not prepared myself properly.
161. July 29X30. I saw a great beast with wings, which
at times looked like a human being, yet with a great gorge;
it did not dare to touch me. I pursued it with a sword, yet,
* See Note 161, iii.
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