365. 7387. is the vision that comes when the eyes are closed during full wakefulness, in which it is just as if things were seen in broad daylight. Indeed, still another kind of vision exists, which comes in a state midway between sleep and wakefulness. For at that time one thinks one is wide awake, because all one's senses are active. But there is also another kind between the time of sleeping and the time of awakening, when we are in the process of waking up, and have not yet shaken off the sleep from our eyes. This is the sweetest kind, for then heaven is working into our rational mind with the utmost calm, but imparting understanding. Again another is the vision in dreams, which varies. But in addition, there is a very inward vision, and this is the properly human kind, which does not appear as in light, but as in shade; but still, this vision is connected with the more inward powers. There are, in fact, many other kinds of vision, which cannot possibly be described. The above have only been described in a general way, because I am able, from the much experience granted to me by the Divine mercy of God the Messiah, to bear witness of them. For some kinds have been shown to me so often, with so many objects, in a state of full wakefulness, that if I should describe only the hundredth part of them, those would be amazed who do not believe that visions have been given, and thus revelations: not to mention conversations, which have now been going on for almost a year and a half. [See, Vision] [See also WE 7388-89, concluding the explanation of Num. 24:3-4.]