For when the Mind is ordered or appointed to get a Fiery Body for the services of God and comes down into a wicked soul, it torments the soul with the whips of Sins. In this way, the wicked Soul is scourged, turning itself to Murders, Abuses, Blasphemies, diverse forms of violence, and other things by which men are injured. 73. But when the mind enters into a pious soul, it leads that soul into the Light of Knowledge. 74. Such a Soul is never satisfied with singing praise to God and speaking well of all men; and always doing good in words and deeds, in imitation of her Father. 75. Therefore, O
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