AC 1976, 1983 - Dreams, Sleep

AC 1976

There are three kinds of dreams.
The first kind come from the Lord
mediately through heaven;
such were the prophetic dreams
that are treated of in the Word.
The second kind come through angelic spirits,
especially those who are in front above at the right,
where there are paradisal scenes;
from this source the men of the Most Ancient Church
had their dreams, which were instructive.
The third kind come through the spirits
who are near when man is sleeping,
which are likewise significative.
But fantastic dreams come from a different source.

AC 1983

Evil spirits most vehemently desire and burn
to infest and attack man when he is sleeping,
but man is then especially guarded by the Lord,
for love does not sleep.
The spirits who infest are miserably punished.