Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. These Lectures are intended to illustrate the New Church philosophy of the future life. Swedenborg has said all that can be said on the subject, at least for many years to come; but he has spoken only to the student. Other writers have explained his meaning, and confirmed it by evidence from experience, nature, and the Word of God. To many of these I am indebted for some word, suggestion, hint, or illustration, and.