2 sheweth the actual emanation of the increased Light out of the potential Unity at the presence whereof the humid Nature did appear out of the dark Abyss 10. in the shape of Waters so that the Light and Waters as active and passive are ranked next after Unities Unity thus â—‹ Light â—‹ Water 2. Then by the Firy Spirit of Eternal Love and Unity those two opposite Natures are joined together into the nature of Heaven by a spiritual Union or Composition which is termed by the Platonicks the Soul of the World which the Philosopher calls by the name of Quinta Essentia the Quintessence so also are the Heavens said to animate the Elements no otherwise than the Soul doth the Body so that this degree of Progression in the Creation standeth Thus â—‹ Light The last of the Worlds Creation is this â—‹ Fire â—‹ Air â—‹ Air â—‹ Water â—‹ Water 3 â—‹ Earth Which importeth the four-fold alteration of the Catholick Element by the four Winds which was and is effected by the Word the third day of the Creation and this was nothing else but the general sublunary or lower Waters This therefore was the State of the VVorlds Creation and in this very State say many will continue till it be Resined by the Firey Tryal This the wise Hermes according to Moses described unto us thus Erat umbra infinita in Abysso Aqua insuper Spiritus tenuis Intellectualis per divinam potentiam in Chaos inerant storuit autem Splendor Sanctus qui sub arena humida natura Elementa deducit cumque indistincta fuissent levia post Mundum in excelsam regionem provolarunt gravia sub arena humida residerunt distinctis libratisque rebus quae Igneo Spiritus vehebantur emicuit Coelum septem in Circulos c. An infinite Shadow of Darkness was in the Abyss moreover VVater and a subtil intellectual Spirit was by the divine Puissance in the Chaos and a holy Brightness or Splendor did flourish which did reduce the Elements under the Heaven and humid Nature and as they were undistinguished and afterwards that Portion which was Light did fly up into the highest Region The weightier part did reside and take its place under the Heaven These things being thus distinguished and ballanced were sustained by 〈◊〉 fiery Spirit the Heavens did shine forth in Seveâ— Circles as in the Table or Speculum on the other side In the first place Behold the Circles and the Motions of the seven Properties of Nature But as for the Angelical Circle and the work and nature of Angels the Throne and the Heavens of Glory which you see in the highest Circles I shall pass by and hasten on to my intended Business CHAP. III. The Centre and Circle of the Elementary Life of Man shewing what Power the Elements have over our Bodies BUT by the way it may not be amiss to consider what our Forefathers did call this Canopy or Heavens which has so neatly composed round us and left us as it were in a Box. Coelum potius Coelum Coelorum suprema Mundi pars à Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 à concavitate the Heavens Firmament or Sky Now we will endeavour to prove out of Scripture and leave Philosophy that the ignorant may be satisfied in my intended Matter viz. Predictions The Heavens have been called by the Holy Ghost a Book then doubtless we may conclude that there are in this Book Letters or Characters which may be understood by some or other tâ— read them Now that it is called a Book appears out of Isaiah who speaks of the last Day wherein all things shall cease he saith Compliâ—cabuntur sicut Coeli where the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Caph in Hebrew which the Latins translate siâ—ut signifieth in the Original quia so that the Heavenâ— shall be rolled together and He at the same time gives the reason of it also because they are aâ— Book As for a more larger Definition of the Word I leave it to the Divines c. They may say as a Book To this it may be answered That it doth elsewhere fully decide this Controversy Seeing that we speak of the Heavens it makes mention of Lines and Letters which are Words that are most properly and essentially spoken of a Book and make no use of the word sicut which is an infallible Argument that those words in the Passages before cited Complicabuntur sicut Liber Coeli are not Expressions of Similitude Now that the Scripture speaking of the Heavens nameth expresly the word LETTER will appear out of the First of Genesis there the Hebrew Text runs thus 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Bereshith bara Elâ—â—im Haschamaim that is to say In the Beginning God created the Letters or Characters of the Heavens for this is the meaning of the Hebrew word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Aat which is a Letter and as for the word Line we find in Psal 19. v. 4. In omnem terram exivit 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Kâ—vam Linea corum understanding it 's spoken of the Stars which are ranked in the Heavens after the manner of Letters in a Book or upon a Sheet of Parchment for God is said in the Holy Scriptures to have strâ—tchâ—d out the Heavens as a Skin calling this extension 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Rachia from whence the Greek might take the word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which signifies a Skin or Hidâ— a Skin to be extended or stretched forth God disposed and rankt the Stars in the manner of Characters whereby as a Book Observe and read them Coeli enarrant gloriam Dei The Prophets of old called the Heavens a Sacred Book as among the Jews R Sâ—meon Ben Jarâ—hay in the Zohar on the Section Temâ—…ti Exodus Câ—fr 305. where he spâ—…s very â—earnedly of this Celestial Writing tho' very â—bscurely R. Abraham also in his Jetsira a Book of the Creation and many more Authors may be named to this purpose But this may â—atisfy the Reader that the Heavens are Books wherein all things are Registred of those under â—he Elements either their good or ill Actions Now in this particular we will endeavour to give you some account of the Primum Mobile â—r the moving Circles of the Elements which is â—y intended Business or material Subject how â—ur Bodies are captivated by the Elements and â—ave the Angâ—… Circle and the Glory of the â—ost High to the Divines and follow the lower â—egions You see the Primum Mobile a round â—ircle with 12 Characters called 12 Signs â—ow in our days and by those Signs thus characteriz'd divides the Heavens in 12 parts as every Sign into 30 dgrees also you see the 7 Planets in their Circles in another place You shall have a full demonstration by an Instrument But I am willing to inform you that in the beginning those Signs and Planets were put in form of Letters by the Hebrews and by the Jews and others in the form of Living
gives not to all Men alike Again kind Reader notwithstanding I have roved thro' the two great Bodies of that we call in Philosophy Macrocosmus and Microcosmus you shall find me distinct from all you that pin your selves upon Points of Religion for it 's base and an absurd thing that those who are so seemingly united together should so barbarously exclaim one against the other not minding the Scripture when he that created you all hath not given you Gifts alike some for Teachers and others for Evangelists I have not in all my Works exclaimed against weak Judgments nor extolled the Wise but I retain it in my Brest and keep it to my self considering that Man is the little World and every Man acts within himself and delivers his Sentiments as his Spirit gives him leave But of this no more only I must tell you my Opinion that this Angelical Art is pure and undefiled if you are willing to enquire come without Fraud or Deceit and you may have your Desire answered by the Powers above if you are afflicted come in a right Method for it 's the Powers above that guides thy Hand and gives thee thy A B C c. It was Abraham that found out the only true God by his wonderful Works viz. in observing the Motions of the whole Creation You that are counted Atheists or Heathens may be brought to true Faith and the sooner if you observe the wonderful Works of God then you will lay aside caviling about silly Words or Things of no value between you that are so near united together and the Will of God may be found out by the Wise and Prudent and by his Rules given to us in the beginning of the World Observe the Faithful of Old how they admired the great Works of Providence and Worshipped God by the Power of his Works Adam being the first Man Ergo most lawful and those that are Unbelievers God threatens Lev. 26. 29. A dependance of the Earth from the Heavens Hos 2. 21 22. And by his Works God is to be seen Deut. 33. 14. God expresseth himself by his Works 2 Kings 17. 16. The Element 〈◊〉 ought to look into Deut. 4. 19. The necessity of our â—…ing into the Elements Mat. 17. 14. These with many more places of Scripture shew plainly to Human Nature That God is to be known by his Works I will make a Final End of my Work in these following Words DOmine Domine Deus noster quam admirabilis est Nomen tâ—um in universa terra quoniam elevata est Magnificentia tua supra Coelos ex ore infantium lactantium pèrfecisti laudem propter inimicos tuos ut destruas inimicum ultorem Quum videbo Câ—…s opeâ—â— digitorum tuorum Lunam Stellas quas â—u fuadâsti quid est Homo quod memor es ejus aut filius Hominis quoniam visit as eum Minuisti eum paulo minus ab Angelis Gloriâ honore coronâsti eum constituisti eum supra opera manuum tuorum omnia subjecisti sub pedibus ejus oves boves universas volueres coeli pisces maris qui perambulant semitas maris Domine Deus noster quam admirabilis est Nomen tuum in Universa Terra FINIS THE CONTENTS Book the First THe Divine Attributes consisting of Eternal Nature page 1 The Beginning in general how they were produced and extracted out of Nothing according to the Mosaical Philosophy and what is meant by the word Nothing then the first Principle which is the dark Abyss or Chaos without Form p. 11 The Centre and Circle of the Elementary Life of Man shewing what Power the Elements have over our Bodies p. 25 The Instrument of the Hebrews whereby to know Events to come p. 28 The Names and Nature of the Seven Rulers of Nature which are the chief Force and Power under the Elements p. 31 The Bosom of Nature opened and explained giving a Description of the Nature and Qualities of the Dark and Light Parts of the World p. 33 A Platform of the Heavens Elements and Earth with a Demonstration of the Twelve Signs p. 36 The Power of the Seven Properties and Elements of Nature proving that those Planets and Angels Rule gradually and in order over the Minds and Bodies of Mankind p. 39 The Situation of the Heavens and Earth at the Creation of the Sun Moon and Stars p. 42 Book the Second The true Knowledge of Man consisting of External and Internal Nature in the Elementary World p. 45 The Egg of Generation or the Centre of Man p. 48 A Description of the Human Egg or the Matrix of the Centre of Generation p. 53 How the Foetus in the Womb is governed according to the Elementary Power of the Seven Properties of Nature and every one in order as first ♄ c. p. 63 Adam's Knowledge of the Stars proved by Seth and so carried down to the time of Josephus p. 69 The Astrology of the Ancients proved out of the Holy Scripture p. 70. An Enquiry what our Forefathers did to search out Secrets and Wisdom in this Elementary Life and to know Events to come p. 72. The Stars are reckon'd a Form of Letters according to the Opinion of the Hebrews and that it 's possible to Read there whatsoever is to happen throughout the whole Universe p. 84 The Celestial Writing of the Ancients and how those Hebrew Characters may be understood and what they portend p. 86 Book the Third The Lott of Man shewing his Chance or Fortune in this present World p. 93 The Number of things desired in this Elementary Life and to know by this Angelical Lott or Guide what is to come Good or Bad. p. 96 The Method of Effecting these Angelical Lotts p. 105 How to Project a Figure wherein you may understand your Lott it being the Divine Power above or thy good Angel which Guides thy Hand pag. 111 The Power and Strength of these Lotts and how the Divine Spirits are infused and incorporated into them by the Influences of the Seven Properties of Nature p. 118 The various Significations Names and Qualities of the Sixteen Lotts or Figures as they relate to the four Quarters of the Year p. 122 The Signification of the Words Direction and Retrogradation with the distinction of the Houses which are Good and which Bad. p. 127 The Elementary Powers above ruling over Elementary Bodies here below wherein is discovered the Signification of the Sixteen Figures in the twelve Houses also the Shape and Proportion of Human Bodies represented by those Sixteen Figures or Lotts p. 137 A Table of the Signification of the Sixteen Lotts going out of one House into another with another Table of the good and ill Company of the Lotts among themselves p. 143 A Table of the Significations Power and Strength of the Sixteen Figures in the Twelve Houses p. 151 A Brief Description of the Twelve Houses answering all Doubts and Questions which may be naturally desired in this our Elementary Life p. 211 Book the Fourth The fâ—â—st Experiment interpreting of Somnium or a Dream for a certain Person of great Note and Reputation p. 249 The Misery threatning this our Querent or the Vision or Evil to come unfolded p. 255 A Brief Account of the Delivery Friendship and Support of this Querent under so great a Scandal and Disgrace drawn from this Angelical Work of Ours p. 264 The several Ways the God gives us Rules to soresee our Elementary Life With an Account of this Our Querent's Friends p. 267 Another Example of Treachery and Villany with many more Experiences on several occasions drawn from this Angelical Work of Ours p. 270 Rules to know what any Person comes to thee for before the Party declares his Business p. 276 Another Way of Raising these Angelical Lotts much on the Astrological Method pag. 276 The End These two following Books lately Published may be had of I. Dawks in Wadrobe-Court in Great-Caâ—â—er-Lane and most Booksellers COmpendium Anatomicum nova Methodo institutumâ— Ubi Ars ipsa capitibus divisionibus ita illustratur ut omnia uno quafi intuitu conspâ—…entur co firmius idcirco retincantur Authore J. Case M. D. FLOS Ae VI or Coelestial Observations By the same Author
est concepta erat cum nondum erant Abyssi did possess Wisdom in the beginning of his ways before he made any thing from Eternity was she ordained she was conceived where there was no Abyss Sapientia à Deo profecta est prior omnium Created Wisdom comes from God and was the first that Created all things I do imagine and my mind gives me that altho ' I be never so curious in my Indeavouring or Labour in this matter of my Expression yet will my best Endeavours appear faulty in the curious Eye-sight of some Men tho' perchance acceptable enough to others 1. In the Beginning the Word of the Eternal Spirit created the Heavens and the Earth 2. And the Earth was without form and void and darkness was upon the face of the deep and the Eternal Spirit moved upon the face of the Waters 3. The Word said Let there be Light and there was Light 4. The Word saw that the Light was good and the Word separated the Light from the Darkness 5. The Word called the Light Day and the Darkness he called Night 6. And the VVord said Let there be a Firmament in the midst of the Waters and divide the Waters from the Waters And the Firmament was called Heaven And the VVord said Let the Waters under the Heaven be gathered together and let the dry Land appear Seeing this Great Work of the Creation is not a matter of Faith I leave the literal Sence of the Book of Genesis and give you liberty to conjecture of mine of the Creation or the great Spagyrick VVork In Contemplating on the first of Genesis and then from the VVords of God himself I have a strong fancy that God made that wonderful Fabrick viz. the Whole Universe by a powerful Command or Word in a moment of time and not as Moses says in six days mind Job 38. v. 4. Ubinam eras quum fundarem Terram indica si novisti Intelligentiam Quum canerent simul Stellae Matutinae cum vociferati sunt omnes filii Dei ver 7. For what may we hence conjecture but that the Angels Coche Boker Stars of the Morning and Beni Elohim the Sons of God beholding so great a Miraculous Wonder together with their own as wonderful formerly commanded at such an instant into a glorious Being gave Shouts of Praise and Acclamations of Joy in Admiration of the great Creator's Omniporency And we find the Voice of God descending or delivering the Story of his incomprehensible Wonders with such a lofty Brevity that we may well believe he performed those Wonders with the same swiftness that he spake them Reason I. It is an absurdity to say That God created the World with distance of Time first for then the Act it self could not be properly said creare but facere to make If we do but consider that Creation is not only to raise a thing out of nothing but to make it also without time which is an infinite Omnipotency only to be attributed to God who acteth alâ— things in a Moment and cannot be bound to Time Reason II. It is an absurdity to assert that Time should be before Time it self for Time is the Measure of Motion begun but with the Motion of the Sun Moon and Stars Now according to the litteral sence in Genesis the Firmament which God called Heaven was created the second Day but the Sun Moon and Stars were not created till the fourth Day Now then could there be Days and Nights which are nothing but Time before Time it self Observation I. Philo Judeus upon this Point says It 's a simplicity too gross and rustick to believe that the World was created in six Days or in a certain time and what think you of the two places in Genesis First it 's said In the Beginning God created Heaven and the Earth Then in the second place it 's said That the Heavens were not created till the second Day and the Earth till the third Day Observation II. 'T is strange incoherence in the two verses concerning the Creation of Light there seem to have been two Days spent which is an Indecorum to imagin that after the Word it self had commanded Let there be Light do you not believe That that VVord or Command had not been sufficient to create Light c. Reason III. Seeing that Faith doth not bind us to believe otherwise it 's the most rational Conjecture that by the first Light was meant the Light of the Sun Moon and Stars c. Reason IV. Observe the Text it self which says In the beginning of the Work God created the Heavens and the Earth that is to say in giving Form to the dark Abyss or Lump and created the Light and in verse 3. it tells us That the Light was created before either Reason V. VVhich is from the contrariety of the litteral Description which allows four Days for the Creation of the Light the Heavens the Earth and Luminaries And in the next Chapter we have these words These are the Generations of the Heavens and the Earth when they were created in the day that the Lord God made the Heavens and the Earth Now you see it 's but one Day and before it 's said to be four days Reason VI. It 's said That the World shall have an end in a moment and in the twinkling of an Eye So sudden should be our Changes from the sleep of Death to Immortality there is the same likelyhood and the same probability that it was created in a moment Since it is created and its End depends both upon the same Cause which is God who still acts without circumstance or distinction of Time Observation VII Man was created in a moment with the rest c. but on the contrary by the Prophet Ezekiel speaking to the King of Tyrus Thou hast been in Eden says he in the Garden of God And now observe speedily after The Workmanship of thy Drums and thy Flutes was prepared in thee in the day that thou was created This may give you a strong belief that Man and the Creatures which were made for his sake were all created the same Day Then much more in compliance with our Belief than with the litteral Description of the first Chapter of Genesis Now I have a Question to answer and that is What is the meaning or reason that the first Chapter of Genesis is so expressed I shall in this point give you the opinion of Procopius he says That Author might accomodate himself to the feebleness and rudeness of humane Understanding which is so incapable of the Mystery of Generation being so high and difficult that the Hebrews antiâ—ntly would not permit it to be read but by aged Persons or such as were of a good Understanding and this same premeditated compliance of the Writer with means of human Capacity c. So we may conclude That the whole was no more than a conjectural Moral compiled by Moses or the Lawgiver the more deeper to