father_n draw_v by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o unlimited_a spirit_n and_o never_o any_o shall_v know_v the_o father_n but_o he_o to_o who_o the_o son_n reveal_v he_o and_o he_o that_o think_v to_o attain_v the_o way_n to_o eternal_a life_n by_o read_v the_o letter_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o regard_v not_o the_o light_n that_o come_v from_o christ_n that_o witness_v for_o god_n in_o the_o secret_a of_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n he_o deceive_v himself_o for_o the_o mystery_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v seal_v up_o in_o the_o seal_a book_n from_o all_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o man_n and_o none_o shall_v ever_o know_v it_o by_o the_o outward_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n but_o by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o the_o spiriâ—_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o lion_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n who_o be_v find_v worthy_a to_o open_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o book_n and_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n to_o all_o that_o in_o his_o light_n wait_v his_o power_n they_o to_o guide_v in_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o the_o righteous_a and_o perfect_a law_n of_o god_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n for_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o conscience_n which_o keep_v they_o void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n according_a to_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n actsâ—4_n â—4_z 1â—_n &_o 23.1_o 4._o 〈…〉_z light_a of_o conscience_n which_o be_v 〈…〉_z fall_v be_v the_o remain_v 〈…〉_z belique_n lesâ—_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n or_o whether_o her_o common_a to_o all_o from_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n as_o flow_v from_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o how_o else_o i_o desire_v you_o will_v clear_o express_v your_o thought_n in_o this_o ans._n man_n in_o the_o fall_v estate_n have_v not_o any_o light_n as_o the_o remain_v of_o the_o first_o adam_n in_o he_o to_o guide_v he_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n well-pleasing_a to_o god_n as_o he_o stand_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n for_o all_o his_o righteousness_n be_v as_o filthy_a rag_n and_o as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n the_o light_n that_o convince_v man_n and_o woman_n of_o the_o evil_a of_o their_o heart_n and_o discover_v the_o filthiness_n of_o all_o their_o own_o righteousness_n be_v the_o light_n that_o come_v from_o christ_n the_o true_a light_n that_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n john_n 1.9_o and_o this_o light_n be_v not_o common_a to_o man_n by_o nature_n it_o be_v the_o great_a gift_n of_o god_n his_o grace_n that_o have_v appear_v and_o teach_v all_o that_o be_v guide_v by_o it_o to_o deny_v all_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v godly_o and_o sober_o in_o this_o present_a evil_a world_n and_o all_o that_o walk_v contrary_a to_o the_o light_n this_o be_v their_o condemnation_n the_o light_n john_n 3.19_o 5._o qu._n whether_o the_o end_n of_o god_n in_o give_v and_o continue_v this_o â—ind_n of_o light_n to_o all_o man_n in_o the_o world_n be_v not_o to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o câ—rb_n to_o the_o exorbitant_a lust_n of_o so_o corrupt_a 〈◊〉_d as_o man_n and_o so_o make_v subserviant_a to_o god_n in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n in_o order_n to_o the_o peace_n and_o continuance_n of_o the_o same_o and_o to_o leave_v all_o without_o excuse_n or_o what_o beside_o this_o the_o end_n of_o god_n be_v that_o this_o kind_n of_o light_n shall_v be_v mind_v and_o improve_v according_a to_o the_o power_n of_o man_n by_o what_o he_o be_v from_o creation_n 〈…〉_z or_o redemption_n in_o order_n to_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d this_o light_n in_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v the_o only_a condemnation_n of_o the_o world._n or_o whether_o this_o light_n be_v the_o gospel_n or_o christ_n or_o his_o spirit_n or_o whether_o it_o be_v a_o light_n either_o equal_a with_o or_o inferior_a to_o or_o of_o a_o different_a kind_n with_o the_o scripture_n ans._n the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o christ_n be_v give_v of_o god_n to_o guide_v the_o creature_n out_o of_o its_o own_o strength_n and_o power_n to_o christ_n the_o mighty_a power_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o creature_n to_o guide_v with_o moderation_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o creature_n and_o to_o order_n and_o govern_v the_o creation_n to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o this_o light_n be_v of_o the_o pure_a nature_n of_o god_n and_o lead_v to_o christ_n the_o everlasting_a gospel_n and_o this_o be_v the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o hate_v the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o christ_n because_o they_o believe_v not_o in_o he_o john_n 1.8_o 6._o qu._n whether_o the_o light_n of_o conscience_n the_o light_n of_o scripture_n the_o light_n of_o providence_n the_o light_n of_o grace_n ought_v noâ—_n to_o be_v press_v upon_o all_o to_o reform_v they_o and_o draw_v they_o up_o to_o a_o high_a pitch_n of_o christian_a obedience_n according_a to_o the_o write_a word_n of_o the_o lord_n ans._n thou_o by_o all_o who_o be_v in_o the_o light_n be_v see_v to_o be_v in_o thy_o wisdom_n query_v after_o many_o light_n but_o 〈◊〉_d be_v former_o write_v in_o answer_n to_o thy_o four_o question_v there_o be_v but_o one_o true_a light_n christ_n who_o light_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o all_o his_o minister_n turn_v the_o mind_n of_o people_n froâ—_n darkness_n to_o christ_n the_o true_a light_n in_o it_o to_o waâ—t_v on_o he_o for_o his_o power_n to_o destroy_v the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o to_o lead_v in_o the_o strait_a narrow_a way_n of_o self-denial_n and_o the_o daily_a cross_n which_o be_v the_o way_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n who_o ever_o will_v be_v my_o disciple_n say_v christ_n be_v must_v deny_v himself_o and_o take_v up_o his_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v i_o luke_n 19.23_o 7._o qu._n whether_o a_o sinner_n condemn_v by_o the_o law_n be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n unto_o eternal_a life_n by_o a_o inherent_a power_n within_o or_o work_v of_o sanctification_n or_o whether_o by_o the_o satisfaction_n and_o suffer_v of_o christ_n in_o man_n nature_n and_o behalf_n rest_v on_o by_o faith_n ans._n the_o creature_n who_o conscience_n be_v awaken_v by_o the_o light_n the_o righteous_a law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o show_v it_o its_o sinful_a state_n and_o stand_v condemn_v before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n for_o disobey_v the_o light_n shall_v never_o be_v justify_v by_o any_o self-righteousness_n for_o it_o be_v uncleanness_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o justification_n be_v through_o faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n but_o this_o faith_n which_o lay_v hold_v on_o christ_n for_o justification_n be_v not_o attain_v by_o any_o power_n the_o creature_n have_v of_o its_o self_n neither_o can_v any_o know_v it_o who_o receive_v honour_v one_o of_o another_o john_n 5.44_o how_o can_v you_o believe_v who_o receive_v honour_v one_o of_o another_o and_o seek_v not_o the_o honour_n that_o come_v from_o god_n only_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n give_v to_o the_o child_n of_o light_n who_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n on_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o judgement_n isa._n 26.8_o till_o judgement_n be_v bring_v forth_o into_o victory_n that_o the_o creature_n be_v bring_v into_o true_a poverty_n of_o spirit_n forever_o to_o perish_v without_o free_a redemption_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o the_o father_n in_o his_o appoint_a time_n reveal_v the_o son_n to_o the_o soul_n that_o stand_v condemn_v before_o he_o and_o by_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o mighty_a power_n create_v it_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o he_o that_o have_v this_o hope_n in_o he_o purify_v himself_o even_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a so_o who_o he_o justify_v he_o sanctify_v and_o he_o that_o say_v he_o be_v justify_v and_o live_v in_o sin_n deceive_v himself_o for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o purge_v the_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o 〈…〉_z witness_v in_o the_o 〈…〉_z of_o scripture_n heb._n 9.14_o 8._o qu._n whâ—ther_o the_o person_n or_o essence_n of_o christâ—_n or_o his_o spirit_n dwellâ—_n in_o any_o upon_o earth_n or_o whether_o by_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n only_o or_o whether_o all_o those_o that_o have_v christ_n in_o they_o must_v forsake_v all_o outward_a teach_n of_o man_n and_o 〈◊〉_d the_o scripture_n be_v but_o a_o dead_a letter_n and_o of_o no_o use_n otherwise_o than_o christ_n within_o do_v witness_n unto_o they_o answ._n he_o that_o know_v not_o christ_n to_o be_v in_o he_o be_v a_o reprobate_n for_o he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d of_o he_o and_o he_o that_o be_v guide_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n need_v not_o any_o teach_n of_o man_n for_o you_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o teach_v one_o
the_o lord_n in_o silence_n you_o have_v no_o oil_n in_o your_o lamp_n you_o be_v turn_v from_o the_o light_n that_o will_v lead_v you_o to_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o will_v preserve_v in_o the_o true_a thirst_v to_o wait_v for_o refreshment_n that_o be_v in_o his_o presence_n so_o you_o be_v imprison_v and_o starve_v for_o want_n of_o food_n while_o you_o be_v in_o a_o silent_a meeting_n among_o the_o wise_a virgin_n who_o feed_v on_o the_o immortal_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o daily_o strengthen_v they_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o gather_v all_o their_o heart_n together_o in_o one_o where_o the_o union_n be_v in_o the_o invisible_a be_v in_o silence_n rejoice_v together_o in_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o conscience_n of_o you_o foolish_a virgin_n i_o speak_v you_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o life_n the_o wise_a virgin_n enjoy_v though_o among_o they_o you_o come_v your_o life_n be_v in_o beautify_v the_o outside_n of_o the_o lamp_n with_o word_n be_v quick_o speak_v but_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v not_o before_o your_o eye_n but_o your_o will_n be_v out_o of_o the_o cross_n a_o false_a joy_n arise_v in_o you_o speak_v what_o you_o do_v not_o possess_v pride_v and_o glory_v in_o other_o man_n line_n end_n contend_v for_o truth_n with_o that_o mind_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o so_o become_v tree_n blosome_a with_o leaf_n but_o bear_v no_o fruit_n and_o here_o your_o folly_n be_v make_v manifest_a while_o you_o speak_v to_o other_o yourselves_o be_v under_o reproof_n in_o that_o you_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o life_n of_o god_n i_o charge_v and_o command_v you_o silence_n flesh_n and_o speak_v not_o before_o the_o lord_n you_o foolish_a one_o that_o dare_v to_o make_v mention_n of_o his_o name_n while_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n reign_v in_o you_o who_o the_o lord_n will_v destroy_v except_o you_o repent_v therefore_o all_o friend_n who_o make_v mention_v of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o live_a god_n examine_v your_o heart_n search_v they_o and_o try_v your_o way_n with_o the_o light_n that_o come_v from_o christ_n with_o it_o read_v your_o condition_n in_o the_o book_n of_o conscience_n there_o will_v you_o see_v how_o you_o stand_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o live_n pure_a holy_a god_n whether_o in_o the_o state_n of_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n that_o be_v turn_v from_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n that_o do_v convince_v they_o of_o sin_n and_o so_o get_v into_o the_o form_n of_o the_o truth_n but_o a_o enemy_n to_o the_o cross_n so_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n &_o c_o or_o whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o the_o wise_a virgin_n that_o love_v the_o light_n and_o in_o it_o to_o wait_v to_o dwell_v in_o the_o power_n which_o chastise_v that_o nature_n which_o will_v draw_v from_o the_o light_n and_o your_o garment_n defile_v daily_o in_o the_o cross_n and_o there_o your_o soul_n be_v keep_v pure_a and_o chaste_a to_o follow_v the_o lamb_n where_o ever_o he_o go_v and_o enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o rest_n that_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o people_n of_o god_n where_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n shall_v not_o come_v until_o they_o from_o their_o foolish_a wisdom_n return_v into_o true_a obedience_n to_o the_o father_n of_o light_n etc._n etc._n dear_a child_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v valiant_a bold_a and_o faithful_a in_o your_o measure_n that_o in_o the_o light_n life_n and_o power_n of_o god_n you_o may_v stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o great_a trial_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v bring_v upon_o all_o you_o that_o make_v mention_n of_o his_o name_n for_o power_n will_v be_v give_v to_o the_o beast_n his_o horn_n to_o exalt_v even_o to_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n for_o the_o clear_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o the_o lord_n then_o will_v all_o foolish_a virgin_n and_o paint_a beast_n that_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v defile_v the_o sanctuary_n of_o the_o live_a god_n in_o come_v before_o he_o among_o his_o saint_n and_o child_n etc._n etc._n from_o among_o they_o they_o shall_v come_v tremble_v before_o the_o power_n of_o thâ—_n beast_n when_o he_o utter_v his_o voice_n and_o command_n all_o to_o worship_v his_o image_n but_o then_o shall_v all_o you_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o he_o have_v call_v â—o_o be_v faithful_a to_o he_o in_o his_o eternal_a power_n rejoice_v who_o will_v you_o keep_v in_o that_o day_n in_o rest_n and_o peace_n in_o the_o ancient_a of_o day_n who_o will_v sit_v to_o judge_v in_o righteousness_n all_o that_o withstand_v the_o rise_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o of_o his_o dominion_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n friend_n meet_v together_o in_o the_o true_a silence_n of_o your_o spirit_n to_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n for_o the_o unlimited_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o manifest_v his_o power_n in_o you_o to_o bruise_v the_o serpent_n head_n in_o all_o his_o appearance_n in_o you_o to_o put_v a_o end_n to_o sin_n and_o to_o bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n that_o you_o in_o he_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o the_o pure_a nature_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n over_o all_o bless_a foâ—_n ever_o amen_n god_n almighty_a keep_v you_o all_o faithful_a in_o his_o eternal_a power_n in_o himself_o to_o bear_v his_o name_n in_o righteousness_n that_o his_o name_n may_v be_v write_v in_o your_o forehead_n that_o all_o that_o see_v you_o may_v witness_v you_o to_o be_v of_o the_o righteous_a seed_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v his_o eternal_a power_n and_o presence_n keep_v you_o in_o the_o eternal_a unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o peace_n where_o i_o be_o with_o you_o in_o the_o unchangeable_a love_n and_o life_n etc._n etc._n w._n d._n i_o desire_v you_o to_o let_v this_o be_v read_v in_o your_o meeting_n with_o a_o good_a understanding_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o this_o be_v the_o day_n i_o will_v make_v separation_n betwixt_o the_o wise_a and_o the_o foolish_a between_o those_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o not_o say_v the_o lord_n god_n almighty_a all_o saint_n and_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n abide_v with_o god_n in_o the_o call_n whereunto_o you_o be_v call_v which_o call_v be_v the_o measure_n of_o light_n give_v unto_o you_o which_o witness_v against_o all_o the_o deceitful_a twist_v of_o the_o serpent_n within_o you_o and_o seal_v up_o to_o your_o spirit_n the_o eternal_a love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o free_a covenant_n of_o life_n in_o jesus_n christ_n all_o in_o your_o measure_n as_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o lord_n walk_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o will_v you_o be_v preserve_v pure_a clean_a and_o unblamable_a before_o he_o and_o will_v be_v fortify_v by_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o eternal_a power_n against_o all_o the_o deceit_n subtlety_n wind_n and_o twist_n of_o the_o serpent_n within_o you_o and_o without_o you_o i_o charge_v you_o all_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n to_o abide_v with_o god_n in_o what_o he_o have_v communicate_v to_o you_o and_o run_v not_o out_o from_o the_o witness_n of_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n that_o have_v seal_v you_o up_o in_o measure_n in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o love_n thou_o that_o do_v run_v out_o to_o speak_v further_o than_o thou_o witnesse_v be_v a_o filthy_a drunkard_n that_o lavish_v out_o thyself_o without_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o spend_v and_o waste_v upon_o thy_o lust_n and_o the_o plague_n and_o vengeance_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v thy_o portion_n thou_o filthy_a drunkard_n for_o no_o drunkard_n nor_o lustful_a person_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god._n all_o dear_a lamb_n and_o child_n of_o the_o lord_n abide_v in_o the_o witness_n of_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n which_o will_v pass_v judgement_n and_o bruise_v the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n in_o you_o so_o will_v you_o be_v arm_v against_o all_o the_o glorious_a appearance_n of_o the_o serpent_n without_o to_o keep_v he_o out_o of_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o least_o of_o you_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n will_v overturn_v all_o priest_n and_o all_o the_o man_n of_o the_o world_n that_o dwell_v in_o their_o serpentine_a wisdom_n and_o make_v a_o trade_n of_o the_o letter_n speak_v and_o dispute_v of_o the_o saint_n condition_n as_o the_o devil_n do_v about_o the_o body_n of_o moses_n but_o can_v witness_v the_o scripture_n seal_v up_o to_o their_o soul_n by_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n now_o all_o you_o that_o dwell_v in_o the_o truth_n in_o your_o measure_n will_v comprehend_v they_o to_o be_v house_n build_v upon_o the_o sand_n tall_a cedar_n aspire_v up_o into_o the_o air_n
anoint_v and_o lay_v your_o plot_n in_o the_o deep_a and_o fetch_v your_o counsel_n out_o of_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n that_o you_o may_v ensnare_v the_o righteous_a seed_n who_o the_o world_n in_o scorn_n call_v quaker_n who_o in_o love_n to_o your_o soul_n do_v you_o warn_v as_o you_o will_v eternal_o answer_v before_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n to_o give_v over_o plot_v against_o the_o righteous_a and_o invent_v evil_a device_n against_o the_o innocent_a for_o in_o the_o eternal_a light_n you_o be_v see_v and_o in_o your_o secret_a work_n of_o darkness_n you_o be_v discover_v and_o all_o you_o that_o will_v not_o take_v warning_n now_o when_o the_o lord_n call_v you_o to_o turn_v to_o his_o light_n but_o his_o counsel_n reject_v and_o continue_v in_o the_o evil_a of_o your_o do_n to_o you_o this_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n all_z your_o plot_n and_o counsel_n shall_v not_o prosper_v against_o the_o righteous_a for_o he_o that_o sit_v in_o heaven_n do_v laugh_v the_o lord_n shall_v have_v you_o in_o derision_n for_o not_o any_o plot_n shall_v prevail_v against_o israel_n nor_o unrighteous_a counsel_n stand_v before_o zions_n king_n who_o will_v break_v you_o with_o the_o rod_n of_o iron_n and_o dash_v you_o in_o piece_n like_o a_o potter_n vessel_n that_o plot_n against_o he_o to_o oppose_v he_o in_o his_o appearance_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o saint_n for_o in_o what_o you_o do_v to_o the_o least_o of_o those_o you_o do_v it_o to_o i_o say_v christ_n and_o better_o a_o millstone_n be_v hang_v about_o your_o neck_n and_o you_o cast_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n than_o to_o offend_v the_o least_o of_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o my_o name_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o will_v not_o always_o strive_v with_o man_n you_o be_v once_o more_o warn_v now_o while_o you_o have_v time_n prize_v it_o and_o turn_v to_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n in_o your_o conscience_n which_o let_v you_o see_v the_o secret_a evil_n of_o your_o heart_n and_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n for_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o destroy_v the_o plot_v wicked_a invent_v mind_n and_o to_o guide_v you_o in_o the_o strait_a and_o narrow_a way_n of_o self-denial_n and_o the_o daily_a cross_n in_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n lest_o you_o perish_v in_o your_o disobedience_n for_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n be_v arise_v in_o mighty_a power_n to_o plead_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o persecute_a oppress_a people_n and_o to_o scatter_v all_o their_o enemy_n that_o plot_n against_o they_o as_o dust_n before_o the_o wind_n for_o they_o that_o plot_n against_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o for_o they_o dig_v a_o pit_n shall_v fall_v into_o it_o themselves_o for_o not_o any_o weapon_n form_v against_o they_o shall_v prosper_v for_o all_o shall_v know_v the_o mighty_a god_n be_v with_o israel_n his_o people_n and_o that_o the_o king_n of_o eternal_a glory_n dwell_v in_o mount-sion_n who_o be_v the_o strength_n of_o his_o people_n and_o of_o his_o dominion_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n and_o in_o that_o day_n all_o both_o high_a and_o low_a rich_a and_o poor_a that_o slight_a the_o comfort_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o continue_v in_o enmity_n against_o he_o and_o his_o appearance_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o saint_n then_o will_v you_o know_v what_o have_v be_v and_o be_v declare_v to_o you_o from_o the_o righteous_a seed_n be_v to_o you_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n he_o that_o have_v a_o ear_n to_o hear_v let_v he_o hear_v witness_v by_o the_o righteous_a seed_n who_o the_o world_n in_o scorn_n call_v quaker_n who_o be_v in_o the_o common_a goal_n in_o northampton_n for_o the_o truth_n sake_n read_v with_o understanding_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n this_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o you_o dear_a friend_n servant_n and_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o he_o have_v call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n be_v faithful_a all_o of_o you_o in_o his_o counsel_n to_o wait_v for_o his_o power_n you_o to_o guide_v in_o all_o your_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n in_o his_o pure_a fear_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n i_o charge_v you_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n be_v valiant_a for_o your_o freedom_n in_o your_o dwell_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v your_o arm_n against_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n he_o to_o resist_v in_o his_o appearance_n in_o all_o his_o wiles_n who_o go_v about_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n to_o devour_v you_o every_o way_n seek_v to_o get_v into_o you_o your_o mind_n from_o the_o pure_a to_o draw_v into_o the_o vibsile_a thing_n your_o affection_n there_o to_o captivate_v your_o will_n to_o satisfy_v in_o create_v and_o perish_a object_n as_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o fleshly_a wisdom_n to_o feed_v with_o the_o swine_n upon_o the_o husk_n the_o form_n and_o image_n of_o what_o you_o have_v enjoy_v or_o of_o what_o you_o see_v in_o the_o light_n and_o vision_n and_o do_v not_o enjoy_v it_o in_o the_o possession_n but_o speak_v in_o the_o airy_a drunken_a spirit_n word_n without_o knowledge_n with_o they_o sit_v deck_v a_o paint_a beast_n above_o the_o cross_n and_o thou_o who_o condition_n this_o be_v be_v the_o foolish_a virgin_n that_o appear_v in_o the_o outward_a formality_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n with_o a_o lamp_n like_o the_o wise_a virgin_n but_o not_o dwell_v in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n want_v the_o oil_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o love_n which_o the_o wise_a virgin_n have_v in_o their_o lamp_n that_o dwell_v in_o the_o pure_a light_n and_o power_n of_o god_n which_o keep_v all_o the_o affection_n in_o order_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o bridle_v the_o tongue_n not_o to_o utter_v word_n before_o the_o lord_n but_o in_o the_o silence_n on_o he_o to_o wait_v till_o his_o spirit_n move_v his_o mind_n to_o declare_v from_o the_o live_a power_n what_o the_o soul_n possess_v and_o enjoy_v in_o christ_n the_o husband_n of_o the_o wise_a virgin_n who_o be_v the_o bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n i_o charge_v and_o command_v you_o all_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o live_a god_n who_o make_v mention_v of_o his_o name_n examine_v your_o heart_n search_v they_o and_o try_v your_o way_n with_o the_o light_n that_o come_v from_o christ_n which_o will_v discover_v all_o your_o condition_n in_o the_o book_n of_o conscience_n there_o you_o will_v see_v how_o you_o stand_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o state_n of_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n in_o the_o airy_a spirit_n feed_v upon_o word_n speak_v in_o the_o light_n and_o viâ—ion_n there_o boast_v in_o pride_n of_o what_o thou_o possesse_v not_o and_o through_o the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o pure_a power_n to_o flee_v the_o cross_n and_o so_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n or_o whether_o you_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o the_o wise_a virgin_n that_o in_o the_o pure_a light_n wait_v and_o dwell_v in_o the_o power_n which_o chastise_v that_o which_o will_v your_o garment_n defile_v keep_v daily_o in_o the_o cross_n and_o then_o the_o soul_n be_v keep_v pure_a and_o clean_a to_o follow_v the_o lamb_n with_o boldness_n whithersoever_o he_o go_v and_o enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o rest_n prepare_v for_o the_o people_n of_o god_n where_o thou_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n shall_v not_o come_v until_o thou_o from_o thy_o folly_n and_o fleshly_a wisdom_n return_v to_o the_o pure_a light_n with_o it_o to_o judge_v and_o in_o it_o to_o wait_v for_o his_o power_n christ_n jesus_n the_o fountain_n of_o wisdom_n thou_o to_o guide_v in_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o the_o father_n of_o light._n all_o dear_a child_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v valiant_a bold_a and_o faithful_a that_o in_o the_o pure_a light_n power_n and_o life_n of_o god_n you_o may_v all_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v bring_v upon_o you_o all_o that_o make_v mention_n of_o his_o name_n for_o power_n shall_v be_v give_v to_o the_o beast_n his_o horn_n to_o exalt_v even_o to_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n that_o all_o paint_a beast_n that_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o cross_n that_o have_v defile_v the_o sanctuary_n of_o the_o live_a god_n in_o come_v before_o he_o among_o his_o saint_n and_o child_n for_o from_o among_o they_o shall_v they_o come_v tremble_v before_o the_o power_n of_o the_o beast_n when_o he_o utter_v his_o voice_n for_o all_o to_o come_v to_o his_o image_n he_o to_o worship_n then_o shall_v all_o you_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o
thou_o in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o our_o god_n in_o who_o i_o remain_v thy_o dear_a brother_n w._n d._n a_o general_n epistle_n 1675_o dear_a friend_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v in_o this_o his_o glorious_a day_n visit_v and_o in_o his_o light_n pluck_v as_o brand_v out_o of_o the_o fire_n to_o wait_v upon_o he_o that_o his_o great_a work_n of_o regeneration_n may_v be_v perfect_v in_o all_o of_o you_o to_o your_o eternal_a comfort_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n forever_o etc._n etc._n and_o my_o dear_a friend_n see_v many_o be_v call_v and_o few_o choose_a many_o convince_v that_o be_v not_o convert_v and_o many_o come_v forth_o with_o we_o and_o go_v forth_o from_o we_o that_o be_v not_o of_o we_o as_o by_o sad_a experience_n have_v be_v witness_v etc._n etc._n and_o from_o the_o deep_a sense_n of_o this_o work_n of_o the_o enemy_n i_o be_o constrain_v to_o send_v this_o epistle_n among_o you_o know_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v compare_v unto_o ten_o virgin_n five_o wise_a and_o five_o foolish_a who_o have_v all_o lamp_n and_o slumber_v in_o the_o secure_a mind_n until_o they_o be_v awaken_v to_o enter_v in_o with_o their_o lord_n than_o be_v the_o foolish_a virgin_n make_v manifest_a that_o though_o they_o have_v lamp_n like_o the_o other_o yet_o want_v the_o oil_n they_o neither_o do_v or_o can_v enter_v etc._n etc._n oh_o dear_a and_o tender_a friend_n let_v all_o dread_a the_o lord_n who_o make_v mention_v of_o his_o name_n in_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n for_o this_o parable_n be_v to_o you_o unto_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v send_v to_o preach_v to_o you_o and_o in_o you_o the_o word_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o this_o be_v upon_o my_o spirit_n in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o you_o all_o convince_v of_o the_o precious_a truth_n of_o our_o god_n turly_a to_o examine_v and_o search_v your_o heart_n with_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n jesus_n that_o you_o may_v have_v a_o certain_a knowledge_n how_o it_o be_v with_o you_o and_o how_o you_o escape_v the_o subtle_a wiles_n of_o the_o enemy_n which_o have_v hinder_v so_o many_o from_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o life_n of_o truth_n and_o that_o you_o may_v true_o discern_v how_o the_o enemy_n draw_v into_o the_o foolish_a conceitedness_n in_o the_o outside_n and_o formal_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n feed_v upon_o the_o know_a part_n and_o so_o stop_v the_o hunger_n that_o shall_v reach_v the_o life_n and_o then_o in_o a_o exaltedness_n say_v i_o see_v know_v be_o clothe_v and_o want_v nothing_o when_o they_o be_v blind_a naked_a miserable_a and_o want_v all_o thing_n and_o this_o be_v the_o state_n of_o all_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o outward_a court_n and_o place_n all_o their_o confidence_n in_o the_o form_n and_o outside_o and_o profession_n of_o truth_n and_o so_o have_v lose_v the_o sense_n of_o that_o heavenly_a hunger_n which_o must_v possess_v the_o life_n hide_v with_o god_n or_o else_o it_o must_v mourn_v out_o its_o day_n in_o sorrow_n therefore_o all_o dear_a friend_n watch_v diligent_o to_o the_o heart-searching_a light_n that_o this_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n you_o may_v all_o discern_v that_o so_o the_o enemy_n may_v not_o prevail_v against_o you_o to_o turn_v you_o aside_o either_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o to_o the_o left_a that_o whatever_o the_o lord_n have_v convince_v you_o of_o to_o be_v evil_a you_o may_v wait_v upon_o he_o for_o strength_n to_o preserve_v you_o out_o of_o it_o that_o so_o you_o may_v answer_v god_n witness_n in_o the_o regulation_n of_o your_o conversation_n in_o the_o uprightness_n of_o your_o heart_n so_o you_o may_v stand_v clear_a before_o the_o lord_n that_o you_o be_v willing_a to_o do_v and_o suffer_v whatever_o the_o lord_n shall_v call_v you_o to_o and_o when_o you_o have_v do_v all_o this_o then_o be_v you_o watchful_a to_o the_o heart-searching_a light_n that_o the_o enemy_n do_v not_o draw_v your_o mind_n to_o place_v your_o confidence_n in_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n you_o have_v do_v as_o the_o ground_n of_o your_o hope_n and_o call_v in_o christ_n and_o want_v faith_n in_o he_o and_o so_o cause_v you_o to_o rest_v in_o your_o service_n and_o so_o come_v short_a of_o the_o hide_a life_n enjoy_v through_o faith_n in_o the_o light_n and_o life_n of_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n i_o beseech_v you_o dear_a friend_n wait_v to_o know_v your_o passage_n in_o this_o great_a mystery_n where_o the_o entrance_n be_v into_o the_o straight_a gate_n where_o all_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n though_o their_o lamp_n in_o the_o outward_a profession_n be_v never_o so_o glorious_a yet_o through_o pride_n in_o their_o attainment_n never_o enter_v into_o this_o rest_n and_o here_o be_v the_o far_a that_o ever_o any_o come_v that_o make_v a_o profession_n of_o truth_n that_o go_v from_o we_o and_o be_v not_o of_o we_o so_o tender_a friend_n that_o true_o seek_v god_n glory_n and_o so_o love_v his_o light_n that_o you_o be_v willing_a to_o give_v up_o life_n and_o all_o to_o do_v his_o will_n and_o when_o the_o enemy_n will_v draw_v you_o to_o rest_v in_o what_o you_o have_v do_v and_o so_o take_v the_o jewel_n of_o god_n and_o play_v the_o harlot_n and_o deck_v yourselves_o you_o dreaâ—_n the_o lord_n and_o in_o his_o light_n you_o see_v more_o light_n and_o you_o see_v that_o all_o that_o you_o have_v do_v be_v your_o duty_n and_o your_o reasonable_a service_n which_o you_o must_v do_v or_o otherwise_o you_o perish_v eternal_o and_o yet_o your_o poor_a soul_n in_o the_o light_a travail_n on_o in_o the_o footstep_n of_o the_o flock_n of_o the_o mournful_a companion_n who_o be_v weep_v in_o secret_n and_o inward_o seek_v the_o lord_n god_n to_o be_v marry_v unto_o he_o in_o that_o hide_a life_n which_o be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n and_o until_o you_o enjoy_v the_o marriage-union_n in_o deep_a humiliation_n you_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o create_v you_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o second_o adam_n and_o you_o tender_a child_n of_o my_o father_n who_o can_v understand_v in_o your_o heavenly_a travail_n and_o exercise_n of_o spirit_n what_o be_v here_o write_v lift_v up_o your_o head_n and_o stay_v your_o mind_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o ransack_v your_o heart_n and_o do_v not_o only_o keep_v you_o in_o holiness_n of_o conversation_n but_o make_v you_o weary_a of_o live_v under_o the_o dominion_n of_o your_o own_o thought_n and_o will_n therefore_o i_o beseech_v you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n watch_v to_o the_o heart-searching_a light_n that_o discern_v your_o thought_n and_o intent_n and_o judge_v your_o thought_n and_o all_o fearfulness_n and_o unbelief_n and_o wait_v in_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o light_n and_o life_n that_o quicken_v your_o immortal_a soul_n and_o have_v beget_v heavenly_a breathe_n hungering_n and_o thirsting_n to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n and_o drink_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n oh_o thou_o bless_a birth_n let_v not_o straightness_n be_v upon_o thy_o spirit_n for_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n earn_v towards_o thou_o which_o can_v be_v satisfy_v with_o any_o thing_n but_o the_o pure_a presence_n of_o christ_n to_o reign_v in_o thy_o heart_n and_o to_o exercise_v heavenly_a authority_n in_o his_o throne_n in_o thy_o conscience_n oh_o tender_a babe_n bear_v of_o the_o immortal_a seed_n leâ—d_a not_o thy_o ear_n to_o any_o of_o thy_o own_o thought_n doubt_n and_o unbelief_n neither_o to_o the_o accuser_n who_o seek_v every_o way_n to_o discourage_v thou_o for_o trust_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o diligent_o incline_v thou_o thy_o ear_n to_o the_o righteous_a counsel_n which_o be_v the_o light_n and_o life_n the_o lord_n will_v satisfy_v thy_o hungry_a and_o thirsty_a soul_n with_o his_o everlasting_a lovingkindness_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o will_v create_v thou_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o marry_v thou_o to_o himself_o in_o his_o own_o righteousness_n where_o thou_o will_v receive_v dominion_n to_o reign_v over_o thy_o own_o thought_n and_o thy_o own_o will_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o his_o strength_n in_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n which_o will_v give_v thou_o victory_n over_o the_o world_n within_o and_o without_o so_o will_v thy_o heart_n be_v keep_v pure_a thy_o conscience_n clean_o and_o thou_o clothe_v with_o the_o glorious_a garment_n a_o meek_a low_a and_o a_o quiet_a spirit_n and_o so_o become_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o second_o adam_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o here_o be_v the_o dwelling-place_n of_o all_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o zion_n citizen_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n who_o walk_v
own_o device_n to_o their_o everlasting_a shame_n and_o contempt_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n who_o alone_o be_v worthy_a god_n over_o all_o bless_a forever_o w._n d._n this_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o you_o dear_a friend_n servant_n and_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o he_o have_v call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n be_v faithful_a all_o of_o you_o in_o his_o counsel_n to_o wait_v his_o power_n to_o guide_v in_o all_o your_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n in_o his_o pure_a fear_n in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will._n ay_o you_o charge_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n be_v valiant_a for_o your_o freedom_n in_o your_o dwell_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n he_o you_o to_o arm_n against_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n he_o to_o resist_v in_o his_o appearance_n in_o all_o his_o wile_n who_o go_v about_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n to_o devour_v you_o every_o way_n seek_v to_o get_v into_o you_o your_o mind_n from_o the_o pure_a to_o draw_v into_o the_o visible_a thing_n your_o affection_n there_o to_o captivate_v your_o will_n to_o satisfy_v in_o create_v and_o perish_a object_n or_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o fleshly_a wisdom_n to_o feed_v with_o the_o swine_n upon_o the_o husk_n the_o form_n and_o image_n of_o what_o you_o have_v enjoy_v or_o of_o what_o you_o see_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o vision_n and_o do_v it_o not_o enjoy_v in_o the_o possession_n but_o speak_v in_o the_o airy_a drunken_a spirit_n word_n without_o knowledge_n with_o which_o you_o sit_v deck_v a_o paint_a beast_n above_o the_o cross_n and_o thou_o who_o condition_n this_o be_v be_v the_o foolish_a virgin_n that_o appear_v in_o outward_a formality_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n with_o a_o lamp_n like_o unto_o the_o wise_a virgin_n but_o not_o dwell_v in_o the_o pure_a power_n of_o god_n want_v the_o oil_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o love_n which_o the_o wise_a virgin_n have_v in_o her_o lamp_n that_o dwell_v in_o the_o pure_a light_n and_o power_n of_o god_n which_o keep_v all_o the_o affection_n in_o order_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o bridle_v the_o tongue_n not_o to_o utter_v word_n before_o the_o lord_n but_o in_o true_a silence_n on_o he_o to_o wait_v till_o his_o spirit_n move_v his_o mind_n to_o declare_v from_o his_o live_a power_n what_o the_o soul_n possess_v and_o enjoy_v in_o christ_n the_o husband_n of_o the_o wise_a virgin_n who_o be_v the_o bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n ay_o you_o all_o charge_n and_o command_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o live_a god_n who_o make_v mention_v of_o his_o name_n examine_v your_o heart_n search_v they_o and_o try_v your_o way_n with_o the_o light_n that_o from_o christ_n come_v with_o it_o all_o read_v your_o condition_n in_o the_o book_n of_o conscience_n there_o will_v you_o see_v how_o you_o stand_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n whether_o in_o the_o state_n of_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n that_o in_o the_o airy_a spirit_n feed_v on_o word_n speak_v in_o the_o vision_n and_o sight_n there_o boast_v in_o pride_n of_o what_o thou_o possesse_v not_o and_o through_o the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o pure_a power_n to_o fly_v the_o cross_n so_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n or_o you_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o the_o wise_a virgin_n that_o in_o this_o pure_a light_n wait_v &_o dwell_v in_o the_o power_n which_o chastise_v that_o which_o will_v your_o garment_n defile_v daily_o in_o the_o cross_n and_o there_o your_o soul_n be_v keep_v pure_a and_o chaste_a to_o follow_v the_o lamb_n with_o boldness_n wheresoever_o he_o go_v and_o enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o rest_n prepare_v for_o the_o people_n of_o god_n where_o thou_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n shall_v not_o come_v until_o thou_o from_o thy_o foolish_a wisdom_n return_v to_o the_o pure_a light_n thyself_o with_o it_o to_o judge_v and_o in_o it_o wait_v for_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o wisdom_n thou_o to_o guide_v in_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o the_o father_n of_o light._n all_o dear_a child_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v valiant_a bold_a and_o faithful_a that_o in_o the_o pure_a light_n power_n and_o life_n of_o god_n you_o may_v all_o stand_v in_o this_o day_n of_o trial_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v bring_v upon_o you_o all_o that_o make_v mention_n of_o his_o name_n for_o power_n shall_v be_v give_v to_o the_o beast_n his_o horn_n to_o exalt_v even_o to_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n that_o all_o paint_a beast_n that_o be_v enemy_n to_o the_o cross_n that_o have_v defile_v the_o sanctuary_n of_o the_o live_a god_n in_o come_v before_o he_o among_o his_o saint_n and_o child_n they_o shall_v come_v tremble_v before_o the_o power_n of_o the_o beast_n when_o he_o utter_v his_o voice_n all_o to_o command_v his_o image_n to_o worship_n then_o shall_v all_o you_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o he_o have_v call_v and_o choose_v to_o be_v faithful_a to_o he_o in_o his_o eternal_a power_n rejoice_v who_o will_v you_o all_o keep_v in_o that_o day_n in_o rest_n and_o peace_n in_o the_o ancient_n of_o day_n who_o shall_v sit_v to_o judge_v the_o beast_n and_o the_o whore_n their_o kingdom_n to_o break_v down_o and_o destroy_v in_o his_o eternal_a judgement_n for_o evermore_o and_o will_v rule_v over_o they_o by_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o power_n and_o of_o his_o dominion_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n for_o to_o he_o alone_o it_o belong_v forever_o amen_n meet_v often_o together_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n his_o power_n to_o manifest_v in_o you_o to_o his_o praise_n who_o be_v worthy_a forever_o amen_n i_o charge_v you_o and_o command_v you_o all_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n who_o make_v mention_v of_o his_o name_n that_o you_o speak_v not_o at_o any_o time_n rash_o in_o your_o will_n one_o to_o another_o or_o to_o any_o without_o as_o to_o exhort_v they_o when_o you_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o selfsame_a thing_n in_o the_o exalt_a spirit_n out_o of_o the_o cross_n be_v silent_a thou_o fool_n and_o first_o judge_n thyself_o with_o the_o light_n and_o in_o the_o power_n dwell_v to_o cast_v the_o moat_n out_o of_o thy_o own_o eye_n and_o that_o thy_o own_o house_n be_v keep_v in_o order_n then_o will_v thou_o see_v clear_o how_o to_o take_v the_o beam_n out_o of_o thy_o brother_n eye_n and_o to_o exhort_v other_o how_o to_o walk_v in_o order_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n and_o in_o the_o pure_a single_a eye_n aâ—l_v you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n watch_v over_o one_o another_o in_o tender_a love_n bear_v one_o another_o burden_n exhort_v one_o another_o to_o the_o build_n up_o in_o the_o most_o holy_a faith_n god_n almighty_n be_v with_o you_o â—all_n his_o faithful_a servant_n and_o child_n and_o in_o his_o eternal_a power_n keep_v you_o in_o himself_o that_o in_o he_o you_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o his_o pure_a nature_n to_o bear_v his_o name_n in_o righteousness_n that_o his_o image_n be_v write_v in_o your_o forehead_n that_o all_o that_o see_v you_o may_v know_v you_o to_o be_v the_o righteous_a seed_n the_o lord_n have_v bless_v and_o his_o eternal_a pure_a power_n preserve_v and_o keep_v you_o bind_v you_o up_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o peace_n where_o i_o be_o with_o you_o in_o the_o eternal_a unity_n in_o the_o unchangeable_a love_n and_o life_n w._n d._n dear_a friend_n and_o friend_n of_o god_n who_o mind_n be_v trune_v to_o the_o light_n with_o which_o christ_n jesus_n have_v enlighten_v you_o in_o his_o light_n all_o wait_n and_o with_o boldness_n in_o he_o in_o who_o your_o life_n be_v hide_v look_v up_o to_o he_o in_o his_o light_n believe_v in_o his_o name_n which_o be_v his_o power_n to_o guide_v you_o with_o boldness_n in_o every_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n in_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o the_o light_n that_o in_o it_o you_o may_v shine_v forth_o in_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o power_n to_o be_v manifest_a to_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o man_n that_o you_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o day_n which_o be_v come_v out_o of_o the_o night_n in_o the_o light_n up_o to_o christ_n to_o judge_v the_o world_n in_o his_o power_n guide_v you_o in_o a_o pure_a life_n and_o holy_a conversation_n that_o man_n may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v your_o heavenly_a father_n who_o have_v raise_v you_o up_o by_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o mighty_a power_n in_o his_o light_n to_o be_v light_n to_o the_o child_n of_o the_o world_n that_o sit_v in_o darkness_n to_o
without_o christ_n to_o do_v any_o thing_n acceptable_a to_o god_n etc._n etc._n which_o thou_o go_v about_o to_o prove_v the_o contrary_a and_o say_v there_o be_v the_o light_n and_o use_v of_o reason_n and_o understand_a faculty_n though_o corrupt_v and_o further_o thou_o say_v this_o light_n of_o corrupt_a reason_n as_o before_o express_v present_v to_o the_o conscience_n good_a and_o evil_n etc._n etc._n reply_v in_o the_o light_n thou_o be_v see_v to_o be_v in_o the_o corrupt_a fountain_n from_o whence_o all_o these_o corrupt_a word_n have_v come_v which_o thou_o have_v print_v in_o thy_o book_n and_o thy_o word_n be_v not_o true_a corrupt_a reason_n of_o man_n do_v not_o present_a to_o the_o conscience_n thing_n good_a and_o evil_a a_o corrupt_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n mat._n 7.18_o there_o be_v nothing_o make_v manifest_a darkness_n but_o light_n ephes._n 5.15_o which_o all_o man_n in_o the_o fall_n be_v go_v from_o out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o there_o be_v none_o that_o do_v good_a no_o not_o one_o rom._n 3.9_o 10_o 11._o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o natural_a man_n receive_v not_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o god_n nor_o can_v he_o know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v 1._o cor._n 12.14_o and_o all_o the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n in_o this_o state_n be_v as_o a_o filthy_a rag_n and_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n isa._n 64.6_o and_o this_o be_v the_o state_n of_o man_n in_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o the_o light_n that_o convince_v man_n of_o this_o dark_a and_o corrupt_a estate_n he_o be_v in_o be_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n that_o convince_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n righteousness_n and_o judgement_n john_n 16.8_o so_o we_o that_o be_v sometime_o darkness_n be_v now_o light_a in_o the_o lord_n ephes._n 5.8_o and_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n there_o be_v no_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v â—_o john_n 2.10_o and_o whereas_o thou_o say_v thou_o know_v we_o lie_v as_o thou_o have_v make_v it_o manifest_v reply_v it_o be_v not_o so_o thou_o have_v not_o yet_o make_v manifest_a and_o lie_v that_o we_o have_v speak_v by_o any_o truth_n thou_o have_v declare_v and_o thou_o go_v on_o as_o in_o thy_o 89th_o page_n thou_o say_v the_o rational_a soul_n of_o man_n corrupt_v be_v call_v the_o candle_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o we_o invent_v to_o be_v christ_n which_o be_v false_a we_o deny_v that_o the_o corrupt_a soul_n of_o man_n be_v the_o candle_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o christ._n and_o further_o thou_o say_v it_o be_v thy_o intend_a work_n to_o go_v through_o all_o the_o answer_n to_o the_o ten_o question_n but_o for_o want_v of_o thy_o paper_n which_o thou_o say_v we_o detain_v from_o thou_o contrary_a to_o our_o promise_n in_o which_o thou_o say_v not_o true_a for_o the_o promise_n be_v to_o thou_o thou_o shall_v have_v a_o copy_n of_o thy_o paper_n which_o thou_o send_v to_o we_o when_o it_o be_v ready_a for_o thou_o which_o be_v not_o then_o write_v neither_o be_v any_o time_n set_v down_o of_o thy_o have_v it_o and_o as_o way_n be_v make_v a_o copy_n according_a to_o our_o promise_n come_v to_o thy_o hand_n and_o in_o the_o close_a of_o thy_o book_n thou_o go_v on_o aâ—_n thou_o begin_v say_v we_o deny_v scripture_n as_o to_o the_o 〈…〉_z be_v intend_a and_o reproach_v the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o the_o scripture_n teach_v under_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o heathenish_a worship_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d to_o in_o the_o truth_n declare_v a_o witness_n to_o stand_v against_o all_o the_o reproach_n that_o thou_o have_v cast_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o live_a god_n and_o the_o god_n thou_o be_v plead_v for_o can_v crown_v thou_o with_o honour_n in_o the_o day_n wherein_o the_o live_a god_n will_v exalt_v his_o son_n and_o clear_v the_o innocency_n of_o his_o people_n then_o shall_v the_o god_n who_o worship_n thou_o be_v defend_v be_v confound_v and_o confusion_n and_o shame_n shall_v stop_v thy_o mouth_n and_o if_o this_o come_v not_o to_o pass_v as_o declare_v then_o say_v the_o lord_n have_v not_o speak_v by_o i_o and_o in_o that_o thou_o call_v thy_o postscript_n in_o the_o end_n of_o thy_o book_n the_o thing_n therein_o thou_o false_o accuse_v we_o with_o and_o call_v they_o the_o rock_n which_o we_o be_v to_o manifest_v how_o we_o shall_v escape_v which_o be_v clear_o make_v manifest_a in_o what_o be_v write_v in_o answer_n to_o thy_o book_n only_o this_o where_o thou_o say_v we_o make_v no_o difference_n between_o the_o visible_a profess_v church_n and_o the_o pagan_a world_n all_o may_v be_v save_v alike_o if_o they_o will_v etc._n etc._n reply_v they_o that_o make_v a_o visible_a profession_n of_o christ_n and_o deny_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o his_o spirit_n be_v of_o the_o world_n that_o lie_v in_o wickedness_n 1_o john_n 5.19_o mat._n 7.21_o as_o well_o as_o they_o thou_o call_v the_o pagan_a world_n and_o not_o any_o can_v be_v save_v by_o what_o they_o do_v in_o their_o own_o will_n all_o that_o be_v do_v in_o that_o nature_n be_v abomination_n to_o god_n as_o be_v plain_a in_o to_o answer_v what_o thou_o have_v write_v in_o pag._n 70._o it_o be_v not_o of_o he_o that_o will_v nor_o of_o he_o that_o run_v but_o of_o god_n that_o show_v mercy_n rom._n 9.16_o which_o he_o make_v manifest_a in_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o christ_n the_o light_n who_o lead_v all_o that_o obey_v he_o in_o the_o strait_a way_n of_o self-denial_n and_o the_o daily_a cross_n in_o obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n which_o be_v our_o sanctification_n and_o he_o that_o sanctify_v and_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v be_v one_o heb._n 2.4_o 1_o thes._n 4.31_o he_o that_o can_v receive_v it_o let_v he_o for_o the_o truth_n sake_n that_o the_o simple_a be_v not_o turn_v out_o of_o the_o way_n by_o the_o false_a accusation_n reproach_n and_o aspersion_n thou_o have_v cast_v upon_o it_o what_o be_v before_o write_v in_o answer_n to_o thou_o the_o truth_n do_v clear_a and_o the_o answer_n to_o thy_o ten_o question_n which_o thou_o charge_v to_o be_v deceitful_a that_o they_o may_v witness_v for_o themselves_o against_o what_o thou_o have_v cast_v upon_o they_o that_o all_o that_o desire_v to_o know_v the_o truth_n may_v they_o read_v the_o question_n and_o answer_n be_v as_o follow_v 1._o qu._n whether_o the_o write_n of_o the_o scripture_n be_v a_o declaration_n of_o the_o holy_a will_n and_o mind_n of_o god_n that_o necessary_o oblige_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n that_o profess_v he_o to_o believe_v and_o observe_v whatever_o be_v reveal_v therein_o to_o be_v believe_v and_o do_v and_o whether_o the_o scripture_n alone_o be_v a_o perfect_a rule_n of_o faith_n and_o life_n unto_o all_o of_o year_n among_o we_o yea_o or_o nay_o ans._n the_o scripture_n be_v a_o true_a declaration_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v among_o the_o saint_n and_o a_o true_a testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ_n but_o not_o any_o do_v they_o know_v neither_o can_v believe_v what_o be_v write_v therein_o only_o by_o the_o outward_a declaration_n and_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n but_o by_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o in_o the_o mouth_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o faith_n which_o we_o preach_v rom._n 10.7_o 8._o 2._o qu._n whether_o any_o other_o revelation_n and_o observation_n not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o scripture_n be_v bind_v to_o the_o conscience_n of_o those_o person_n that_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o the_o scripture_n or_o whether_o such_o revelation_n or_o dictate_v within_o a_o man_n heart_n and_o soul_n be_v as_o bind_v to_o the_o conscience_n and_o to_o be_v urge_v to_o a_o man_n self_n or_o other_o as_o the_o scripture_n be_v ans._n the_o revelation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v according_a to_o scripture_n which_o revelation_n bind_v up_o the_o testimony_n and_o seal_v the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o disciple_n and_o what_o dictate_v be_v in_o the_o conscience_n or_o heart_n of_o man_n contrary_a to_o the_o law_n and_o testimony_n be_v not_o to_o be_v regard_v but_o disow_v and_o judge_v with_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o christ_n the_o saint_n life_n who_o guide_v they_o in_o a_o pure_a life_n and_o holy_a conversation_n according_a to_o scripture_n isa._n 8.20_o 3._o qu._n whether_o any_o thing_n beside_o the_o scripture_n be_v constitute_v of_o the_o bless_a god_n to_o reveal_v christ_n as_o redeemer_n and_o saviour_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o miserable_a lose_a man_n to_o bring_v man_n unto_o happiness_n or_o whether_o corrupt_a man_n without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o scripture_n may_v ordinary_o attain_v unto_o salvation_n yea_o or_o nay_o ans._n no_o man_n can_v come_v to_o the_o son_n any_o other_o way_n but_o who_o the_o
all_o take_v your_o full_a delight_n in_o his_o joyful_a presence_n and_o all_o in_o pure_a love_n walk_v together_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n rest_n upon_o you_o and_o your_o belove_a family_n and_o child_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v you_o with_o and_o all_o the_o people_n shall_v confess_v in_o the_o day_n determine_v that_o you_o with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v the_o righteous_a seed_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v to_o who_o the_o wicked_a shall_v bend_v and_o come_v under_o to_o the_o power_n which_o be_v our_o life_n forever_o who_o feel_v the_o life_n in_o the_o infallible_a passage_n and_o secret_a salutation_n in_o god_n where_o my_o soul_n embrace_v you_o in_o the_o eternal_a fountain_n of_o love_n and_o take_v her_o solace_n in_o the_o dear_a and_o near_a union_n where_o there_o can_v be_v no_o separation_n but_o everlasting_a fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o forever_o where_o my_o soul_n go_v with_o you_o in_o the_o eternal_a welfare_n dear_a brethren_n and_o sister_n who_o my_o soul_n love_v and_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n that_o ever_o you_o have_v a_o be_v in_o this_o world_n to_o glorify_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o your_o generation_n with_o he_o who_o remain_v your_o brother_n w._n d._n warwick_z common_a goal_n the_o 2_o d_o day_n of_o the_o 5_o the_o month_n 1665._o 1666_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n in_o england_n from_o the_o high_a to_o the_o low_a that_o they_o mey_n know_v his_o determination_n and_o so_o be_v entreat_v to_o break_v off_o from_o their_o sin_n in_o true_a obedience_n unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v escape_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o dreadful_a appearance_n when_o no_o flesh_n shall_v stand_v before_o he_o to_o all_o ruler_n teacher_n and_o people_n in_o the_o nation_n of_o england_n and_o to_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n in_o these_o northern_a country_n in_o which_o the_o mighty_a jehovah_n lord_n god_n omnipotent_a over_o all_o have_v determine_v to_o raise_v up_o his_o righteous_a seed_n to_o the_o exaltation_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o great_a name_n to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n as_o be_v record_v in_o jeremiah_n the_o 23._o chap._n and_o 7._o and_o 8._o verse_n it_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v say_v the_o lord_n live_v that_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n but_o shall_v be_v say_v the_o lord_n live_v that_o have_v raise_v his_o seed_n and_o bring_v it_o forth_o of_o the_o north_n country_n and_o out_o of_o all_o the_o nation_n where_o it_o be_v scatter_v and_o this_o i_o have_v to_o declare_v to_o you_o all_o in_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o word_n of_o his_o holiness_n the_o lord_n will_v manifest_v according_a to_o the_o determination_n and_o purpose_n of_o his_o mind_n unto_o a_o poor_a people_n that_o fear_n before_o he_o and_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o strong_a cry_n and_o tear_n day_n and_o night_n that_o if_o it_o be_v the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o inhabitant_n in_o england_n and_o else_o where_o in_o these_o northern_a country_n may_v break_v off_o from_o all_o the_o evil_a of_o their_o do_n in_o a_o true_a resignation_n to_o the_o light_n of_o jesus_n that_o reprove_v for_o sin_n in_o the_o secret_a of_o their_o conscience_n that_o so_o the_o lord_n may_v turn_v his_o fury_n away_o and_o spare_v the_o people_n of_o the_o land_n of_o our_o nativity_n that_o not_o any_o be_v find_v seal_v up_o to_o destruction_n in_o that_o day_n wherein_o it_o shall_v be_v say_v let_v he_o that_o be_v filthy_a be_v filthy_a still_o and_o let_v he_o that_o be_v holy_a be_v holy_a still_o oh_o sad_a will_n it_o be_v to_o they_o who_o have_v neglect_v the_o day_n of_o the_o visitation_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n to_o their_o soul_n and_o have_v not_o their_o conscience_n wash_v and_o their_o heart_n purify_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n for_o they_o shall_v cry_v but_o not_o be_v regard_v and_o call_v to_o the_o lord_n but_o he_o will_v not_o hear_v they_o because_o the_o decree_n of_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v seal_v against_o all_o that_o reject_v the_o counsel_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o tender_v of_o his_o mercy_n and_o sport_n away_o their_o precious_a time_n in_o lewd_a and_o wicked_a way_n among_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n who_o condemnation_n slumber_v not_o the_o day_n of_o god_n vengeance_n will_v come_v as_o a_o thief_n in_o the_o night_n great_a destruction_n will_v come_v upon_o they_o all_o that_o reject_v the_o government_n of_o the_o soulsaving_a sanctify_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n in_o this_o day_n he_o be_v make_v up_o his_o jewel_n and_o put_v a_o difference_n between_o they_o that_o serve_v he_o and_o they_o that_o serve_v he_o not_o and_o between_o they_o that_o swear_v and_o they_o that_o fear_v a_o oath_n oh_o what_o shall_v i_o say_v concern_v the_o people_n of_o the_o land_n of_o my_o nativity_n oh_o my_o bowel_n my_o bowel_n be_v move_v within_o i_o for_o her_o inhabitant_n from_o the_o high_a to_o the_o low_a with_o all_o in_o these_o northern_a country_n and_o in_o the_o tender_a compassion_n i_o can_v be_v silent_a but_o in_o the_o force_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n exhort_v all_o who_o yet_o witness_v not_o redemption_n from_o their_o vain_a conversation_n turn_v turn_v why_o will_v you_o die_v for_o the_o lord_n god_n will_v not_o be_v mock_v he_o be_v of_o pure_a eye_n then_o to_o behold_v iniquity_n oh_o reject_v not_o his_o counsel_n neither_o kick_n at_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o day_n of_o his_o patience_n will_v not_o extend_v for_o ever_o neither_o will_v his_o spirit_n always_o strive_v with_o man_n for_o he_o be_v jealous_a of_o his_o glory_n oh_o turn_n turn_v all_o people_n and_o diligent_o hearken_v to_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n the_o light_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n that_o reprove_v you_o secret_o in_o your_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o look_v up_o to_o the_o lord_n with_o the_o eye_n of_o your_o mind_n in_o true_a watchfulness_n and_o dependency_n upon_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v save_v you_o from_o your_o iniquity_n that_o you_o may_v find_v peace_n with_o god_n whatever_o befall_v you_o in_o these_o day_n of_o great_a calamity_n which_o be_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n oh_o people_n if_o you_o reject_v god_n counsel_n and_o harden_v your_o neck_n against_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n oh_o what_o shall_v i_o say_v unto_o you_o see_v there_o be_v no_o mind_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o every_o one_o do_v what_o seem_v good_a in_o your_o own_o eye_n oh_o the_o pity_n that_o be_v to_o you_o from_o one_o that_o can_v help_v you_o but_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o your_o misery_n that_o reject_v god_n mercy_n say_v in_o my_o secret_a mourning_n for_o you_o oh_o that_o my_o eye_n be_v as_o a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n that_o i_o may_v water_v thy_o altar_n oh_o lord_n day_n and_o night_n that_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a thou_o may_v be_v prevail_v withal_o and_o change_v thy_o purpose_n concern_v this_o stiff-necked_a and_o hard-hearted_a people_n that_o reject_v thy_o counsel_n in_o the_o land_n of_o our_o nativity_n but_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o simpathize_v bowel_n as_o one_o who_o have_v receive_v favour_n at_o thy_o hand_n oh_o lord_n i_o leave_v all_o with_o thou_o spare_v thy_o people_n oh_o lord_n and_o enable_v they_o to_o go_v through_o the_o trial_n of_o the_o day_n and_o sweeten_v their_o passage_n and_o the_o cup_n they_o be_v to_o drink_v who_o fear_v before_o thou_o and_o tremble_v at_o the_o word_n of_o thy_o holiness_n even_o so_o be_v it_o with_o they_o oh_o lord_n once_o more_o i_o can_v but_o exhort_v all_o people_n look_v about_o you_o yea_o from_o the_o high_a to_o the_o low_a and_o who_o have_v not_o desperate_o sell_v themselves_o to_o do_v wicked_o take_v a_o view_n of_o the_o lord_n deal_n with_o the_o people_n of_o the_o land_n how_o he_o have_v shake_v the_o rod_n of_o his_o many_o judgement_n over_o the_o nation_n which_o do_v smite_v upon_o many_o and_o they_o be_v mow_v down_o as_o grass_n which_o cause_v many_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n to_o wrestle_v with_o he_o with_o strong_a cry_v day_n and_o night_n that_o he_o will_v stay_v the_o hand_n of_o the_o destroy_a angel_n and_o the_o lord_n hear_v his_o poor_a people_n and_o stay_v his_o hand_n in_o a_o great_a measure_n wait_v to_o see_v if_o the_o people_n of_o the_o land_n will_v mend_v their_o way_n and_o the_o ruler_n therein_o will_v give_v over_o persecute_v imprison_a spoil_v and_o banish_v his_o poor_a people_n who_o fear_v before_o he_o and_o serve_v he_o in_o uprightness_n of_o their_o