
SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION INCORPORATED NEW YORK ESTABLISHED IN 1850
CONTENTS
TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE
THE TRANSLATION
THE SUBJECT INDEX
DIVINE PROVIDENCE - I. DIVINE PROVIDENCE IS GOVERNMENT BY THE LORD'S DIVINE LOVE AND WISDOM
II. THE LORD'S DIVINE PROVIDENCE HAS FOR ITS OBJECT A HEAVEN FROM THE HUMAN RACE
III. IN ALL THAT IT DOES THE LORD'S DIVINE PROVIDENCE LOOKS TO WHAT IS INFINITE AND ETERNAL
IV. THERE ARE LAWS OF PROVIDENCE THAT ARE UNKNOWN TO MEN
V. IT IS A LAW OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE THAT MAN SHALL ACT FROM FREEDOM ACCORDING TO REASON
In this timeless work the author presents a clear assurance that the divine cares for every person, drawing on an understanding of the universe as both spiritual and natural. By describing how heavenly wisdom reveals the hidden laws that guide human destiny, the book invites listeners to see providence as more than occasional events in history. The opening sections lay a foundation that links an infinite love with a rational order, suggesting that true guidance begins within our own thoughts and choices.
The heart of the treatise explains how providence works through a series of gentle yet firm laws—non‑compulsion, overt guidance, and hidden operation—that respect our freedom while aligning our will with a higher purpose. It argues that the inner life is the first arena where divine influence is felt, shaping our aims, reason, and prudence before any external circumstance. Readers are encouraged to view their inner petitions as part of a larger, law‑governed design that seeks our upliftment.
Listening to this exploration offers a thoughtful perspective on why adversity and joy coexist, and how trust in an orderly, loving providence can deepen both personal growth and spiritual understanding.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (732K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-06-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1688–1772
A brilliant Swedish thinker who moved from science and engineering into theology and mystical writing, he left behind one of the most unusual bodies of work of the eighteenth century. His books explore the spiritual meaning of Scripture, the afterlife, and the relationship between the visible and invisible worlds.
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