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Doc. 236.] 265
LAVATER TO SWEDENBORG.
in Hanover,* the present celebrated physician to the King of
England, and my intimate friend, to the end that I might
collect the opinions of the wise and learned, before I publish
the poem itself. I most fervently wish to have your opinion
also, which would be of great use to me ; but I do not know
whether you are conversant with the German language; I
would willingly send you a copy, or if you please, translate
the principal parts into Latin.
II. I have long been convinced from the Holy Scriptures
and my own particular experience, that God frequently answers
faithful and ardent prayers in such a manner, that on account
of them not only wonderful things have been done, but even
real miracles effected. I am now writing a dissertation on
this subject, and therefore beg to know your opinion. You
probably do not doubt that God and Christ still work miracles
for the sake of the faithful, who are much united to him ;
perhaps some certain instances, which are beyond doubt,
may have come to your knowledge. Is it true that a very
pious girl in Stockholm, of the name of Catherine Fagerberg,
by means of prayer and an extraordinary faith, has, when
asked, quickly cured many persons otherwise incurable ? Could
you furnish me with certain and authentic proofs of the
truth thereof?
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III. As I have heard and read much of your familiar con
verse with the spirits of the deceased, may I be permitted,
most respected man, to propose to you some questions, from
a mind that is very sincere and filled with respect towards
you, by the solution of which I may be convinced concerning
these almost incredible reports.
1. Felix Hess, a friend of mine, died March 3, 1768,
whether he will appear to me, while I am living, and when,
and in what maner ?-whether he will reveal to me any thing
respecting the happiness of those in heaven, or concerning my
ecclesiastical destination on earth?
N. B. I fervently desired him before his death to comply
with my request if possible.
* The original English translation has here "Hanoverian," but as Zimmer
man was a native Swiss, who subsequently resided in Hanover, we have
taken the liberty of correcting this passage.
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