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aside the body, and becomes a spirit or an angel, then the effluvium or expiratory principle is not material, as in the world, but is spiritual, flowing forth from his love. This then forms a sphere around him, which causes his quality to be perceived at a distance by others. (A. C. n. 10.130.)

Whenever any spirit is coming toward others, although he is yet at a distance and not manifest to the sight, his presence is perceived, as often as the Lord permits, from a certain spiritual sphere whereby the quality of his life, affection and faith is made known. Hence angelic spirits who have the most exquisite perception, know innumerable things respecting the state of his life and faith. This has been shown to me on many occasions. (A. C. n. 4626.)

Spheres are also [sometimes] rendered sensible by odors, of which spirits have a more exquisite perception than men; for odors correspond to spheres. When the spheres of charity and faith are perceived as odors, they are most delightful. The odors are sweet and pleasant, like those of flowers, lilies and divers kinds of spices, with an indefinite variety. Moreover, the spheres of the angels are sometimes rendered visible like atmospheres, which are of such beauty, pleasantness and variety as cannot be described. (A. C. n. 1514, 1519.)

The Divine of the Lord in heaven is love, because love is the receptacle of all things of heaven, which are