Selected quad for the lemma: death_n

Word A Word B Word C Word D Occurrence Frequency Band MI MI Band Prominent
death_n child_n name_n zion_n 39 3 8.7971 4 false
View all documents for the selected quad

Text snippets containing the quad

ID Title Author Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication) STC Words Pages
A35837 The faithful testimony of that antient servant of the Lord, and minister of the everlasting Gospel William Dewsbery his books, epistles and writings, collected and printed for future service. Dewsbury, William, 1621-1688. 1689 (1689) Wing D1267; ESTC R2959 250,545 433

There are 14 snippets containing the selected quad. | View original text

submit_v unto_o he_o and_o all_o the_o nation_n that_o be_v save_v shall_v walk_v in_o his_o light_n and_o call_v he_o bless_v who_o be_v dead_a but_o now_o alive_a call_v to_o all_o people_n to_o come_v and_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n that_o eternal_a life_n may_v abide_v in_o they_o forever_o but_o all_o that_o reject_v his_o counsel_n the_o light_n to_o be_v lead_v in_o the_o strait_a way_n of_o self-denial_n their_o blood_n will_v be_v manifest_a to_o be_v on_o their_o own_o head_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n when_o he_o will_v be_v reveal_v in_o flame_n of_o fire_n render_v his_o eternal_a vengeance_n upon_o all_o that_o know_v he_o not_o and_o obey_v not_o the_o gospel_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o do_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n sound_v through_o i_o in_o the_o heavenly_a proclamation_n to_o all_o the_o child_n of_o light_n with_o all_o who_o face_n be_v set_v towards_o zion_n stand_v fast_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o light_n come_v bold_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n where_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o great_a refresh_n you_o will_v enjoy_v that_o you_o may_v buy_v wine_n and_o milk_n without_o money_n or_o without_o price_n o_o come_v away_o come_v away_o in_o this_o day_n of_o your_o invitation_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o bride_n say_v come_v and_o every_o one_o that_o it_o hear_v say_v come_v and_o every_o one_o that_o be_v athirst_a come_v and_o every_o one_o that_o will_v come_v come_v and_o drink_v drink_v of_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n free_o that_o by_o the_o virtue_n thereof_o the_o weary_a and_o heavyladen_a may_v be_v ease_v and_o all_o your_o putrify_a wound_n cleanse_v and_o all_o the_o issue_n of_o blood_n heal_v and_o all_o the_o stain_n of_o the_o garment_n wash_v that_o all_o the_o bowed-down_a head_n may_v be_v lift_v up_o and_o the_o soul_n that_o have_v be_v as_o a_o desolate_a widow_n and_o as_o a_o stranger_n without_o a_o dwell_n in_o god_n and_o as_o a_o child_n without_o a_o father_n now_o in_o your_o faithful_a obedienee_n to_o the_o light_n the_o lord_n will_v manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o husband_n of_o the_o desolate_a widow_n and_o a_o entertainer_n of_o the_o stranger_n and_o with_o he_o the_o fatherless_a shall_v find_v mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v the_o lame_a to_o leap_v as_o a_o hart_n the_o blind_a to_o see_v the_o dumb_a to_o speak_v forth_o the_o high_a praise_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o mountain_n be_v and_o shall_v be_v more_o and_o more_o set_v up_o atop_o of_o the_o mountain_n and_o establish_v above_o all_o the_o hill_n and_o all_o nation_n shall_v flock_v to_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o lord_n house_n in_o obedience_n to_o our_o god_n who_o be_v take_v to_o he_o his_o great_a power_n to_o manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o safety_n of_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o his_o name_n who_o he_o will_v hide_v in_o the_o hollow_a of_o his_o hand_n as_o in_o a_o munition_n of_o rock_n to_o the_o confound_a the_o enemy_n of_o zion_n and_o stain_v the_o pride_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o all_o flesh_n who_o shall_v vail_v and_o bow_v before_o he_o and_o confess_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o majestical_a power_n that_o there_o be_v not_o any_o god_n like_o to_o he_o in_o who_o we_o trust_v and_o who_o will_v plead_v our_o cause_n and_o answer_v our_o expectation_n according_a to_o his_o own_o determination_n therefore_o dear_a servant_n of_o the_o most_o high_a let_v not_o any_o of_o we_o be_v weary_a in_o well-doing_n and_o above_o all_o thing_n love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n yea_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o his_o perfect_a light._n thought_n and_o will_n all_o in_o steadfastness_n and_o staidness_n of_o mind_n keep_v your_o habitation_n in_o perfect_a peace_n that_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o one_o pure_a holy_a will_n may_v rule_v and_o reign_v over_o all_o that_o stand_v in_o the_o will_n of_o man_n that_o so_o high_a praise_n praise_n may_v wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o zion_n and_o hallelujah_n in_o heavenly_a harmony_n may_v be_v sound_v within_o the_o gate_n of_o jerusalem_n who_o be_v make_v this_o day_n a_o burdensome_a stone_n to_o the_o nation_n but_o be_v and_o shall_v be_v more_o and_o more_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n forever_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v know_v more_o and_o more_o assure_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o through_o your_o dear_a and_o love_a brother_n who_o bless_v and_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o you_o all_o who_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o seek_v his_o glory_n alone_o and_o nothing_o for_o self_n in_o all_o that_o you_o do_v and_o suffer_v upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o testimony_n you_o bear_v in_o profession_n of_o his_o truth_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o people_n o_o bless_a bless_a be_v you_o you_o self-denying-people_n for_o what_o be_v before_o express_v be_v your_o inheritance_n forever_o and_o ever_o in_o which_o fare_v you_o well_o fare_v you_o well_o say_v my_o soul_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o all_o dear_a friend_n be_v dear_a and_o tender_a over_o the_o weak_a and_o all_o that_o have_v stray_v forth_o of_o the_o footstep_n of_o the_o flock_n of_o the_o companion_n in_o what_o you_o can_v draw_v they_o and_o gather_v they_o in_o the_o bowel_n of_o tender_a love_n that_o the_o scatter_a may_v be_v gather_v into_o the_o unity_n to_o lie_v down_o with_o we_o in_o the_o pure_a rest_n to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n forever_o w._n d._n to_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o suffer_a member_n in_o all_o holes_n prison_n and_o goal_n for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o faithful_a wherever_o scatter_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n dear_a brethren_n and_o sister_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n thus_o say_v the_o lord_n though_o you_o now_o drink_v the_o cup_n of_o adversity_n and_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o affliction_n and_o be_v trample_v upon_o as_o though_o you_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o live_v upon_o the_o earth_n yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o the_o fury_n of_o man_n you_o be_v resolve_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o my_o spirit_n forever_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o wife_n husband_n tender_a child_n parent_n and_o outward_a possession_n liberty_n and_o life_n before_o you_o deny_v the_o testimony_n of_o my_o name_n before_o the_o son_n of_o men._n oh_o you_o dear_a and_o tender_a child_n who_o love_v not_o your_o life_n unto_o death_n this_o day_n that_o you_o may_v finish_v a_o good_a testimony_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o my_o name_n say_v the_o lord_n god_n lift_v up_o your_o head_n in_o the_o light_n of_o my_o covenant_n and_o believe_v in_o my_o name_n for_o i_o be_o near_o unto_o you_o say_v the_o mighty_a god_n of_o safety_n and_o let_v not_o any_o weight_n or_o burden_n lie_v upon_o you_o for_o i_o will_v be_v more_o than_o husband_n to_o wife_n and_o more_o than_o wife_n to_o husband_n or_o parent_n to_o child_n or_o child_n to_o parent_n yea_o i_o will_v be_v a_o husband_n to_o the_o widow_n and_o a_o father_n to_o the_o child_n who_o be_v deprive_v of_o their_o tender_a parent_n for_o my_o name_n sake_n i_o will_v enlarge_v your_o border_n in_o the_o life_n of_o my_o righteousness_n you_o that_o suffer_v in_o true_a innocency_n will_v i_o refresh_v with_o the_o depth_n of_o my_o mercy_n yea_o i_o will_v guard_v you_o with_o the_o angel_n of_o my_o presence_n and_o all_o that_o devise_v mischief_n against_o you_o shall_v be_v confound_v be●ore_o the_o glory_n of_o my_o power_n with_o which_o i_o will_v keep_v and_o preserve_v you_o in_o the_o word_n of_o my_o patience_n and_o safety_n in_o my_o presence_n say_v the_o lord_n god._n therefore_o you_o dear_a child_n who_o drink_v the_o deep_a in_o suffering_n think_v it_o not_o hard_o for_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n unto_o you_o all_o that_o have_v not_o any_o eye_n to_o self_n but_o alone_o seek_v my_o glory_n in_o all_o you_o do_v i_o will_v make_v you_o more_o and_o more_o honourable_a in_o the_o glory_n of_o my_o life_n and_o double_a my_o blessing_n upon_o you_o and_o you_o for_o i_o have_v behold_v your_o integrity_n and_o my_o bowel_n be_v mighty_o move_v with_o compassion_n towards_o you_o therefore_o be_o i_o rise_v for_o your_o sake_n this_o day_n to_o declare_v unto_o you_o my_o suffer_a people_n that_o not_o a_o hair_n of_o your_o head_n shall_v perish_v neither_o shall_v you_o be_v detain_v in_o prison_n and_o desolate_a holes_n any_o long_a than_o i_o have_v determine_v shall_v be_v for_o your_o eternal_a good_a and_o
know_v to_o the_o lord_n in_o these_o thing_n etc._n etc._n oh_o feel_v the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n in_o its_o dominion_n in_o you_o which_o be_v the_o bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n and_o in_o true_a love_n to_o he_o do_v offer_v up_o the_o dear_a isaac_n into_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o a_o perfect_a sacrifice_n our_o god_n may_v have_v soul_n body_n and_o all_o that_o we_o have_v in_o this_o day_n he_o have_v call_v we_o to_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n unto_o the_o lamb_n and_o in_o our_o testimony_n in_o this_o our_o trial_n we_o be_v call_v to_o preach_v to_o all_o nation_n kindred_n tongue_n and_o people_n in_o their_o own_o language_n for_o the_o witness_n in_o all_o their_o conscience_n will_v feel_v we_o and_o give_v they_o to_o understand_v that_o we_o be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n but_o be_v the_o redeem_a of_o the_o lord_n who_o he_o have_v call_v in_o the_o patience_n of_o the_o lamb_n to_o suffer_v for_o to_o gather_v the_o seed_n that_o be_v scatter_v in_o the_o earth_n that_o our_o brethren_n may_v be_v bring_v from_o far_o and_o our_o sister_n from_o the_o outmost_a part_n of_o the_o world_n who_o can_v come_v until_o we_o have_v drink_v this_o cup_n of_o which_o i_o be_v send_v to_o declare_v to_o you_o in_o year_n past_a and_o now_o to_o your_o comfort_n i_o declare_v when_o it_o be_v finish_v according_a to_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o he_o be_v hasten_v and_o will_v cut_v short_a in_o righteousness_n for_o the_o seed_n sake_n then_o wo_n wo_n to_o the_o enemy_n of_o zion_n for_o our_o god_n will_v plague_v they_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o cast_v all_o their_o glory_n down_o before_o he_o and_o they_o shall_v come_v bend_v to_o the_o sole_n of_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o people_n and_o shall_v con●ess_v that_o you_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n the_o righteous_a seed_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v and_o this_o certain_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o through_o your_o brother_n and_o companion_n in_o the_o tribulation_n and_o patience_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n farewell_o w._n d._n give_v forth_o in_o the_o the_o county_n goal_n of_o warwick_n the_o 26_o the_o of_o the_o 6_o the_o month_n 1664._o 1665_o this_o for_o dear_a friend_n in_o london_n and_o they_o that_o be_v aboard_o the_o ship_n in_o order_n to_o transportation_n or_o elsewhere_o all_o abarod_n dear_a and_o valiant_a child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a your_o faithful_a stand_n in_o the_o meek_a spirit_n to_o bear_v your_o testimony_n for_o the_o lord_n in_o what_o he_o call_v you_o unto_o be_v a_o sweet_a perfume_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o a_o great_a refresh_n to_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n therefore_o abide_v in_o the_o pure_a meek_a spirit_n and_o receive_v your_o bless_a reward_n you_o faithful_a lamb_n the_o bless_a crown_n of_o glory_n be_v you_o forever_o oh_o feel_v the_o earn_n of_o bowel_n towards_o you_o and_o the_o break_n of_o heart_n that_o be_v before_o the_o lord_n for_o you_o oh_o can_v we_o remember_v you_o and_o not_o our_o eye_n water_n with_o tear_n in_o compassionate_v of_o you_o in_o the_o simpathize_v spirit_n that_o indear_v and_o unite_v we_o one_o unto_o another_o in_o our_o god_n to_o who_o my_o soul_n breathe_v oh_o lord_n sweeten_v the_o passage_n of_o thy_o people_n and_o make_v their_o cup_n pleasant_a thou_o suffer_v to_o be_v give_v they_o to_o drink_v that_o thy_o mighty_a power_n may_v be_v manifest_a in_o all_o they_o that_o love_v not_o their_o life_n to_o death_n to_o do_v thy_o will_n this_o day_n and_o plead_v their_o cause_n in_o hasten_v their_o deliverance_n to_o the_o confound_a of_o all_o zion_n enemy_n and_o the_o renown_n of_o thy_o great_a name_n forever_o and_o ever_o dear_a brethren_n and_o sister_n in_o the_o meek_a spirit_n of_o our_o god_n my_o life_n go_v and_o abide_v with_o you_o with_o the_o forcible_a love_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o the_o first_o bear_v oh_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n and_o let_v not_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o sickness_n or_o any_o representation_n of_o any_o evil_a enter_v you_o but_o all_o in_o staidness_n in_o the_o light_n life_n thought_n and_o will_n of_o god_n which_o be_v perfect_a in_o itself_o and_o abide_v as_o be_v write_v god_n will_v keep_v every_o one_o of_o you_o in_o perfect_a peace_n all_o your_o day_n in_o every_o condition_n and_o will_v keep_v you_o in_o sweet_a peace_n and_o unity_n one_o with_o another_o to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n who_o presence_n be_v with_o you_o and_o will_v sweeten_v your_o passage_n in_o whatever_o you_o be_v to_o go_v through_o to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n forever_o who_o will_v arise_v more_o and_o more_o and_o plead_v our_o cause_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o a_o mighty_a people_n who_o he_o will_v make_v to_o con●ess_v that_o you_o that_o be_v faithful_a be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n the_o righteous_a seed_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v and_o it_o will_v be_v well_o every_o way_n with_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o suffer_a people_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v upon_o we_o and_o our_o child_n forever_o that_o love_n the_o lord_n jesus_n this_o day_n and_o the_o hundred_o forty_o four_o thousand_o shall_v stand_v upon_o mount_n zion_n where_o some_o of_o the_o number_n be_v already_o establish_v and_o they_o shall_v sing_v the_o new_a song_n that_o not_o any_o shall_v learn_v but_o those_o that_o be_v redeem_v from_o the_o earth_n who_o shall_v make_v the_o ear_n of_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n to_o tingle_v and_o their_o heart_n shall_v fail_v and_o paleness_n gather_v into_o their_o face_n for_o dreadful_a will_v be_v the_o vengeance_n of_o the_o lord_n upon_o zion_n enemy_n and_o great_a fearfulness_n shall_v surprise_v they_o they_o shall_v run_v to_o and_o fro_o like_a vagabond_n as_o cain_n do_v and_o not_o know_v where_o to_o hide_v their_o head_n for_o where_o ever_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n will_v find_v they_o out_o and_o banish_v they_o from_o place_n to_o place_n until_o he_o have_v get_v his_o glory_n upon_o they_o in_o lay_v all_o low_a that_o withstand_v his_o arise_v for_o he_o will_v dash_v the_o potsherd_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o piece_n and_o they_o shall_v lament_v and_o cry_v out_o and_o gnaw_v their_o tongue_n for_o pain_n when_o you_o faithful_a belove_v ever_o honourable_a child_n that_o endure_v unto_o the_o end_n shall_z shout_z and_o sing_v praise_n and_o magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o say_v oh_o how_o righteous_a be_v thy_o judgement_n oh_o thou_o king_n of_o saint_n for_o thou_o have_v plead_v our_o cause_n and_o turn_v our_o sorrow_n into_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o have_v overthrow_v all_o thy_o enemy_n that_o withstand_v the_o rise_n of_o thy_o glory_n that_o a_o door_n may_v be_v open_v to_o gather_v our_o brethren_n from_o far_o and_o our_o sister_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n therefore_o will_v we_o sing_v of_o thy_o goodness_n with_o praise_n praise_n hallelujah_n and_o high_a praise_n for_o thou_o be_v worthy_a over_o all_o forever_o and_o ever_o amen_n my_o dear_a companion_n with_o i_o salute_v you_o all_o in_o the_o dear_a love_n of_o our_o god_n where_o neither_o sea_n nor_o land_n can_v separate_v but_o in_o the_o bowel_n of_o love_n will_v we_o embrace_v one_o another_o in_o the_o chaste_a life_n where_o no_o vulture_n eye_n can_v behold_v our_o joy_n and_o felicity_n in_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n in_o who_o fare_v you_o we●l_v fare_v you_o well_o say_v the_o soul_n of_o your_o dear_a brother_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n forever_o both_o you_o that_o be_v for_o transportation_n and_o you_o that_o stand_v in_o a_o faithful_a testimony_n in_o that_o city_n where_o the_o lord_n have_v send_v his_o destroy_a angel_n to_o execute_v the_o pleasure_n of_o his_o will._n and_o in_o the_o tender_a bowel_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n i_o desire_v you_o all_o in_fw-la this_o gloomy_a dismal_a dark_a day_n that_o be_v come_v upon_o that_o city_n put_v you_o on_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o covenant_n stand_v single_a before_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o garment_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n that_o you_o may_v reign_v over_o all_o fearfulness_n and_o unbelief_n that_o every_o particular_a may_v stand_v as_o saviour_n on_o mount_n zion_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o desolate_a people_n for_o this_o be_v the_o harvest_n of_o the_o great_a god_n in_o that_o city_n wherein_o he_o be_v reap_v thresh_a and_o winnow_v the_o chaff_n from_o the_o wheat_n and_o make_v a_o short_a work_n
what_o i_o may_v whilst_o i_o have_v a_o be_v among_o the_o son_n of_o man_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o this_o be_v the_o state_n of_o the_o true_a disciple_n of_o christ_n that_o can_v feed_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n although_o in_o your_o journey_n and_o travel_n dear_a vessel_n of_o the_o lord_n you_o see_v the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n to_o be_v good_a where_o it_o stand_v in_o its_o place_n but_o the_o fruit_n be_v not_o good_a to_o eat_v and_o feed_v upon_o because_o knowledge_n puff_v up_o but_o grace_n make_v humble_a therefore_o dear_a brethren_n and_o sister_n bear_v of_o god_n who_o can_v live_v in_o any_o enjoyment_n but_o as_o you_o enjoy_v the_o life_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n from_o whence_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n come_v and_o dear_a lamb_n although_o some_o of_o you_o be_v in_o your_o own_o eye_n the_o mean_a among_o the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n yea_o at_o sometime_o your_o trial_n be_v so_o great_a that_o you_o be_v ready_a to_o account_v yourselves_o unworthy_a to_o be_v number_v among_o the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o yet_o you_o dare_v not_o disobey_v he_o neither_o can_v you_o live_v without_o his_o presence_n oh_o you_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n lift_v up_o your_o head_n over_o all_o temptation_n and_o accusation_n of_o the_o enemy_n for_o your_o groan_n and_o cry_n be_v enter_v into_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n who_o in_o the_o bowel_n of_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n do_v constrain_v i_o to_o proclaim_v the_o day_n of_o the_o tender_a compassion_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o all_o you_o who_o be_v true_o poor_a in_o your_o spirit_n oh_o bless_a be_v you_o among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n for_o you_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god._n therefore_o be_v not_o weary_a of_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n for_o in_o his_o own_o time_n he_o will_v turn_v your_o sorrow_n into_o joy_n and_o give_v to_o you_o the_o spirit_n of_o praise_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n as_o he_o have_v do_v to_o many_o who_o have_v endure_v the_o like_a temptation_n trial_n and_o suffering_n under_o which_o you_o wait_v this_o day_n for_o deliverance_n and_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v the_o same_o to_o you_o therefore_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n for_o as_o the_o serpent_n be_v lift_v up_o in_o the_o wilderness_n so_o be_v the_o son_n of_o man_n lift_v up_o in_o the_o light_n and_o covenant_n of_o life_n to_o heal_v your_o wound_n and_o save_v you_o from_o s●n_n and_o to_o give_v you_o victory_n over_o the_o enemy_n in_o all_o his_o appearance_n so_o that_o you_o through_o faith_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n make_v war_n in_o righteousness_n and_o fight_v the_o good_a fight_n in_o keep_v the_o faith_n you_o will_v he_o make_v more_o than_o conqueror_n through_o his_o love_n that_o he_o will_v shed_v abroad_o in_o your_o heart_n which_o will_v cause_v you_o to_o speak_v of_o his_o goodness_n and_o praise_v his_o name_n for_o all_o his_o mercy_n and_o all_o dear_a child_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o do_v witness_v in_o measure_n that_o you_o be_v true_o baptize_v into_o his_o death_n ●nd_v so_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o resurrection_n as_o be_v before_o write_v which_o be_v the_o life_n that_o worship_v he_o according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n and_o so_o be_v true_o accept_v of_o he_o watch_n and_o pray_v that_o you_o may_v be_v guide_v in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o all_o your_o way_n and_o be_v careful_a that_o not_o any_o be_v hasty_a to_o utter_v word_n before_o the_o lord_n neither_o suffer_v any_o sigh_n or_o groan_n or_o any_o thing_n to_o be_v hear_v to_o pass_v through_o you_o but_o as_o you_o have_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o require_v it_o of_o you_o this_o i_o be_o command_v to_o lay_v as_o a_o charge_n upon_o you_o that_o so_o all_o flesh_n may_v be_v true_o silent_a before_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o any_o voice_n to_o be_v hear_v but_o the_o live_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n speak_v in_o his_o people_n which_o you_o that_o wait_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o mind_n his_o leading_n may_v true_o know_v as_o it_o be_v write_v so_o do_v his_o child_n witness_v he_o that_o have_v my_o word_n say_v the_o lord_n let_v he_o speak_v my_o word_n faithful_o be_v not_o my_o word_n like_o a_o fire_n and_o a_o hammer_n that_o break_v the_o rock_n in_o piece_n therefore_o all_o mind_n to_o feel_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n speak_v in_o you_o that_o the_o pure_a burn_a life_n of_o the_o spirit_n may_v be_v taste_v and_o feel_v in_o whatsoever_o you_o be_v exercise_v in_o that_o so_o you_o may_v be_v full_o assure_v it_o be_v not_o your_o own_o work_n as_o man_n speak_v of_o god_n but_o the_o lord_n alone_o utter_v his_o own_o voice_n in_o the_o forcible_a power_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n in_o what_o you_o be_v exercise_v in_o whether_o it_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o sigh_n or_o groan_n or_o in_o word_n or_o to_o speak_v in_o exhortation_n or_o praise_n you_o be_v not_o to_o quench_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o his_o day_n ●hat_n he_o be_v come_v and_o do_v appear_v in_o give_v divers_a gift_n unto_o his_o people_n in_o his_o appearance_n as_o he_o do_v among_o his_o disciple_n who_o wait_v at_o jerusalem_n for_o the_o pouring_n forth_o of_o his_o spirit_n from_o on_o high_a but_o they_o that_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n can_v not_o taste_v the_o life_n that_o speak_v in_o they_o but_o say_v they_o be_v mad_a and_o full_a of_o new_a wine_n etc._n etc._n but_o the_o lord_n justify_v they_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n and_o although_o he_o give_v unto_o they_o various_a gift_n yet_o all_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o himself_o in_o which_o they_o sacrifice_v in_o return_v to_o the_o lord_n his_o own_o with_o advantage_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o great_a name_n as_o his_o child_n do_v at_o this_o day_n bless_v be_v his_o name_n for_o ever_o that_o forth_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o babe_n his_o praise_n be_v declare_v in_o their_o measure_n as_o it_o be_v with_o those_o of_o high_a growth_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o do_v the_o faithful_a labourer_n reap_v the_o fruit_n for_o which_o they_o travel_v that_o all_o the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v fill_v with_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o exercise_n and_o leading_n thereof_o become_v a_o body_n of_o live_a minister_n and_o a_o family_n of_o prophet_n the_o strong_a lead_v the_o weak_a by_o the_o hand_n and_o in_o tender_a love_n build_v up_o one_o another_o in_o their_o most_o holy_a faith_n which_o give_v the_o victory_n over_o the_o world_n to_o reign_v in_o the_o heavenly_a dominion_n which_o cause_v the_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a in_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o say_v to_o the_o great_a persecutor_n oh_o man_n do_v what_o thou_o have_v power_n the_o god_n who_o we_o serve_v be_v able_a to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o thy_o hand_n but_o if_o he_o will_v not_o we_o be_v resolve_v in_o his_o strength_n to_o suffer_v what_o he_o permit_v man_n to_o do_v and_o this_o be_v the_o holy_a resolution_n of_o all_o that_o be_v bear_v again_o and_o can_v hide_v your_o head_n in_o the_o time_n of_o persecution_n because_o you_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o royal_a seed_n and_o have_v overcome_v the_o beggarly_a cowardly_a earthly-spirit_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o word_n of_o your_o testimony_n and_o no_o more_o to_o love_v your_o life_n to_o death_n and_o all_o dear_a choose_a vessel_n of_o the_o lord_n see_v he_o have_v manifest_v his_o grace_n so_o large_o to_o you_o with_o all_o diligence_n be_v obedient_a in_o walk_v answerable_o to_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n receive_v that_o as_o live_a witness_n for_o god_n you_o may_v shine_v forth_o in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n in_o all_o your_o way_n and_o be_v careful_a in_o keep_v your_o meeting_n at_o the_o time_n appoint_v every_o one_o endeavour_v to_o be_v the_o first_o at_o the_o meeting_n that_o so_o not_o any_o give_v way_n to_o a_o careless_a spirit_n as_o some_o have_v do_v and_o so_o come_v to_o meeting_n when_o other_o have_v be_v a_o considerable_a time_n together_o and_o so_o become_v a_o burden_n to_o the_o diligent_a and_o obedient_a servant_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o the_o meeting_n be_v not_o so_o profitable_a to_o your_o comfort_n as_o when_o you_o meet_v diligent_o at_o the_o time_n wait_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o feel_v his_o sweet_a presence_n which_o will_v keep_v you_o awake_v in_o the_o life_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n to_o
consolation_n her_o break_a cistern_n have_v fail_v she_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v in_o this_o day_n she_o shall_v be_v speak_v for_o which_o be_v come_v upon_o we_o though_o at_o present_a she_o can_v draw_v near_o but_o mourn_v at_o a_o distance_n and_o cry_v in_o secret_a for_o want_v of_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o the_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n oh_o let_v your_o bowel_n open_a to_o she_o and_o let_v your_o heart_n breath_n unto_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v seal_v his_o counsel_n unto_o she_o and_o cause_v she_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o we_o who_o he_o have_v raise_v to_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n among_o many_o brethren_n to_o bear_v his_o glorious_a testimony_n over_o and_o above_o the_o head_n of_o all_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n that_o withstand_v the_o appearance_n of_o god_n who_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o bow_v before_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o day_n he_o will_v clear_v the_o innocency_n of_o his_o belove_a people_n which_o shall_v smite_v the_o heart_n of_o they_o that_o know_v he_o not_o neither_o by_o sword_n nor_o spear_n nor_o strength_n of_o the_o arm_n of_o flesh_n but_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o mouth_n and_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o come_n which_o shall_v spread_v his_o fame_n over_o the_o nation_n to_o gather_v our_o brethren_n from_o far_o and_o sister_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n yea_o the_o mighty_a shall_v bow_v to_o his_o sceptre_n and_o the_o nation_n that_o be_v save_v shall_v walk_v in_o his_o light_n with_o we_o who_o he_o have_v make_v as_o dear_a unto_o himself_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o his_o eye_n and_o though_o a_o woman_n may_v forget_v her_o suck_a child_n yet_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o forget_v any_o that_o fear_v he_o but_o he_o will_v lead_v through_o all_o tribulation_n with_o joy_n in_o his_o heavenly_a power_n until_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o course_n with_o gladness_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n forever_o and_o this_o be_v the_o portion_n and_o the_o lot_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n thou_o beautiful_a bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n against_o who_o every_o tongue_n that_o be_v lift_v up_o shall_v fall_v into_o judgement_n and_o the_o weapon_n form_v against_o thou_o shall_v not_o prosper_v for_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v thou_o a_o burdensome_a stone_n to_o the_o nation_n and_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o people_n shall_v be_v to_o the_o name_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o thou_o and_o have_v display_v his_o banner_n of_o love_n over_o thou_o and_o have_v turn_v his_o fury_n away_o from_o thou_o and_o never_o any_o more_o shall_v thou_o want_v the_o fresh_a spring_n of_o life_n who_o love_v the_o light_n and_o bathe_v thy_o soul_n in_o the_o ocean_n of_o his_o inexpressible_a mercy_n the_o lord_n will_v keep_v thou_o in_o the_o safety_n of_o his_o power_n and_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o prevail_v against_o any_o of_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n who_o wa●●_n in_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o city_n o_o jerusalem_n in_o who_o there_o be_v no_o more_o curse_n but_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o lamb_n be_v in_o thou_o and_o his_o servant_n do_v serve_v he_o and_o they_o do_v see_v his_o face_n and_o his_o name_n be_v write_v in_o their_o forehead_n and_o there_o be_v no_o night_n there_o neither_o need_n of_o candle_n nor_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n for_o the_o lord_n god_n give_v they_o light_n and_o they_o do_v reign_v forever_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v through_o your_o brother_n and_o companion_n in_o the_o tribulation_n and_o kingdom_n of_o patience_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n w._n d._n give_v forth_o in_o york_n castle_n the_o 19_o the_o of_o the_o 1_o sy_n month_n 1663._o let_v this_o be_v send_v abroad_o to_o be_v read_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o holy_a assembly_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o first_o bear_v where_o she_o be_v scatter_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o breathe_n of_o life_n to_o god_n spiritual_a israel_n through_o a_o faithful_a follower_n of_o the_o lamb_n in_o the_o regeneration_n and_o kingdom_n of_o patience_n and_o tribulation_n and_o now_o a_o sufferer_n in_o bond_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n know_v to_o the_o world_n by_o the_o name_n of_o william_n deusbury_n dear_o child_n and_o choose_a vessel_n of_o the_o eternal_a everliving_a god_n who_o he_o have_v pluck_v as_o brand_v out_o of_o the_o fire_n and_o have_v manifest_v his_o heavenly_a powerful_a operate_a spirit_n to_o lead_v you_o in_o his_o holy_a fear_n to_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o judgement_n which_o have_v bury_v and_o 〈…〉_z in_o the_o death_n that_o you_o can_v not_o find_v ●ny_a com●ort_n or_o satisfaction_n unto_o your_o hungry_a thirsty_a s●●ls_n but_o in_o lie_v down_o in_o true_a subjection_n to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n manifest_a in_o the_o light_n until_o the_o lord_n break_v in_o upon_o you_o when_o your_o will_n be_v subject_v with_o his_o tender_a love_n and_o bowel_n of_o free_a mercy_n which_o cause_v the_o dead_a to_o live_v the_o lame_a to_o walk_v the_o deaf_a to_o hear_v and_o the_o dumb_a to_o speak_v forth_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o lord_n oh_o you_o dear_a companion_n in_o the_o tribulation_n and_o patience_n of_o jesus_n when_o i_o remember_v you_o my_o heart_n be_v break_v and_o as_o a_o man_n overcome_v with_o the_o compassion_n of_o the_o lord_n love_v that_o flow_v out_o towards_o you_o in_o which_o my_o soul_n exhort_v you_o to_o dread_v the_o lord_n and_o fear_v continual_o before_o the_o heavenly_a majesty_n of_o our_o god_n and_o be_v faithful_a upon_o your_o watch_n that_o the_o enemy_n which_o you_o know_v go_v abroad_o as_o a_o roar_a lion_n to_o devour_v you_o that_o he_o may_v be_v trample_v upon_o and_o never_o get_v entrance_n to_o stain_v your_o pure_a garment_n which_o you_o know_v never_o can_v be_v wash_v but_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o all_o take_v heed_n of_o give_v way_n in_o the_o least_o measure_n to_o what_o you_o know_v will_v entangle_v you_o in_o any_o bondage_n do_v not_o rely_v upon_o your_o own_o strength_n though_o you_o have_v and_o do_v reign_n in_o the_o glorious_a dominion_n stand_v in_o the_o light_n yet_o if_o there_o be_v the_o least_o harken_v to_o the_o enemy_n to_o tamper_v with_o he_o though_o you_o may_v think_v you_o may_v be_v able_a to_o subject_v the_o disposition_n of_o nature_n he_o work_v upon_o if_o he_o draw_v you_o from_o the_o light_n you_o will_v be_v ensnare_v and_o distress_n and_o sorrow_n will_v come_v upon_o you_o as_o a_o arm_a man_n and_o under_o god_n judgement_n you_o must_v lie_v until_o the_o lord_n raise_v you_o up_o again_o in_o the_o renewing_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o the_o light_n of_o his_o own_o covenant_n therefore_o dear_a child_n of_o the_o immortal_a birth_n i_o can_v but_o say_v once_o more_o unto_o you_o watch_z watch_n with_o all_o circumspection_n and_o diligence_n stand_v faithful_a upon_o your_o watch_n that_o in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o eye_n of_o discern_a be_v keep_v open_a in_o you_o that_o you_o may_v discern_v the_o mysterious_a work_n of_o the_o subtle_a enemy_n of_o your_o soul_n peace_n and_o take_v heed_n of_o take_v any_o liberty_n to_o yourselves_o in_o any_o thing_n but_o what_o you_o know_v stand_v approve_v in_o the_o light_n power_n and_o life_n which_o have_v so_o free_o manifest_v itself_o in_o regenerate_v and_o renew_v you_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n let_v your_o soul_n continual_o prize_v the_o light_n and_o the_o sin-condemning_a power_n to_o love_v it_o above_o all_o thing_n that_o you_o may_v stand_v in_o the_o marriage-union_n in_o the_o power_n which_o destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o keep_v the_o soul_n in_o pure_a freedom_n to_o walk_v with_o the_o lord_n rejoice_v in_o the_o daily_a cross_n where_o self_n be_v crucify_v and_o the_o soul_n set_v free_a in_o the_o pure_a liberty_n in_o the_o love_n and_o life_n of_o the_o most_o high_a to_o magnify_v and_o praise_v his_o name_n in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n forever_o and_o ever_o oh_o belove_a one_o look_v not_o at_o self_n nor_o at_o any_o storm_n or_o tempest_n that_o arise_v through_o temptation_n or_o trial_n of_o what_o nature_n soever_o as_o to_o vail_v you_o from_o behold_v of_o the_o lovely_a countenance_n of_o jesus_n the_o belove_a of_o our_o soul_n oh_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n all_o that_o love_v the_o light_n for_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n in_o the_o bowel_n of_o everlasting_a compassion_n will_v draw_v near_o you_o more_o and_o more_o and_o
he_o will_v carry_v his_o tender_a lamb_n in_o his_o arm_n and_o the_o dear_a suckle_a babe_n at_o the_o breast_n of_o his_o consolation_n and_o to_o cause_v his_o young_a man_n in_o christ_n to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o purity_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o the_o handmaid_n and_o daughter_n of_o glory_n to_o triumph_v in_o his_o comeliness_n with_o which_o he_o will_v cover_v they_o that_o love_v the_o light_n and_o his_o pure_a nature_n better_o than_o their_o life_n the_o age_a among_o his_o people_n he_o will_v clothe_v they_o with_o wisdom_n and_o the_o grave_n solid_a ponderous_a weighty_a spirit_n shall_v more_o and_o more_o possess_v the_o ancient_n among_o his_o child_n a_o pure_a perfect_a eternal_a judgement_n he_o have_v place_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o thou_o oh_o zion_n that_o shall_v keep_v forth_o and_o bind_v the_o ravenous_a one_o for_o it_o shall_v be_v as_o a_o wall_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o his_o lovely_a city_n jerusalem_n and_o great_a be_v and_o shall_v be_v the_o encreasing_n of_o god_n upon_o all_o thy_o inhabitant_n that_o abhor_v self_n and_o love_v the_o light_n and_o delight_n to_o walk_v in_o faithfulness_n up_o to_o the_o requiring_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o his_o dreadful_a day_n wherein_o he_o be_v purge_v his_o sanctuary_n through_o great_a suffering_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o have_v be_v declare_v let_v no_o discouragement_n be_v upon_o your_o spirit_n for_o the_o mighty_a jehovah_n be_v with_o every_o particular_a babe_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o dear_a and_o precious_a be_v your_o life_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n a_o woman_n may_v forget_v her_o suck_a child_n but_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o forget_v you_o that_o trust_v in_o his_o mercy_n and_o though_o the_o cup_n look_v bitter_a which_o many_o have_v to_o drink_v in_o this_o try_v day_n fear_v not_o you_o belove_a people_n but_o stand_v approve_v in_o the_o light_n of_o jesus_n and_o whatever_o you_o meet_v withal_o his_o presence_n will_v accompany_v you_o in_o sweeten_v your_o passage_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o for_o his_o bowel_n yearn_v abundant_o to_o you_o who_o in_o the_o holy_a resolution_n in_o his_o heavenly_a power_n be_v free_o give_v up_o to_o do_v and_o suffer_v whatever_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v ●hat_n he_o may_v glorify_v his_o name_n in_o the_o earth_n in_o dispose_v of_o you_o to_o the_o eternal_a renown_n of_o his_o name_n forever_o oh_o you_o dear_a babe_n of_o the_o holy_a seed_n abide_v in_o your_o safe_a dwell_n in_o the_o light_n over_o all_o fear_n of_o what_o ever_o man_n can_v do_v for_o the_o determination_n of_o god_n be_v not_o any_o more_o wrath_n shall_v have_v power_n then_o shall_v turn_v to_o his_o praise_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o you_o and_o they_o pitch_v their_o tent_n continual_o about_o you_o and_o in_o vain_a it_o be_v for_o man_n to_o strive_v to_o afflict_v you_o who_o the_o lord_n will_v save_v or_o to_o destroy_v who_o the_o lord_n will_v preserve_v therefore_o be_v glad_a oh_o zion_n in_o thy_o god_n this_o day_n and_o let_v thy_o inhabitant_n oh_o jerusalem_n shine_v forth_o in_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o heavenly_a power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o thou_o for_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o deliverance_n he_o be_v hasten_v and_o to_o make_v inquisition_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o tender_a child_n who_o have_v suffer_v spoyling_n of_o their_o good_n and_o many_o stripe_n prison_n affliction_n and_o death_n for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ_n therefore_o in_o the_o word_n of_o his_o patience_n every_o one_o stand_v in_o your_o several_a condition_n gird_v up_o in_o the_o light_n the_o mind_n to_o the_o lord_n unmoveable_a in_o his_o strength_n to_o bear_v your_o testimony_n the_o strong_a lead_v the_o weak_a by_o the_o hand_n that_o all_o in_o the_o gentle_a sweet_a lead_a spirit_n of_o life_n in_o eternal_a unity_n live_v and_o walk_v in_o the_o heavenly_a authority_n in_o peace_n and_o faithfulness_n until_o death_n where_o the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a glory_n shall_v be_v your_o reward_n in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o everlasting_a dominion_n to_o praise_n and_o magnify_v his_o name_n with_o hallelujah_n and_o high_a praise_n in_o the_o beauty_n of_o his_o life_n forever_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n and_o further_o this_o arise_v in_o my_o heart_n dear_a belove_a vessel_n wheresoever_o god_n have_v place_v you_o in_o the_o earth_n whatever_o appear_v among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n in_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n stand_v still_o and_o dwell_v in_o your_o peaceable_a rest_n forever_o that_o to_o the_o witness_n of_o god_n in_o every_o conscience_n we_o may_v be_v manifest_a to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n of_o peace_n in_o who_o be_v our_o diligent_a watch_n and_o waiting_n upon_o our_o god_n to_o order_v we_o in_o his_o power_n and_o wisdom_n in_o our_o peaceable_a life_n to_o be_v a_o blessing_n to_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o land_n of_o our_o nativity_n from_o the_o high_a to_o the_o love_v in_o what_o we_o may_v to_o persuade_v they_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o they_o may_v escape_v in_o the_o day_n of_o terrible_a wrath_n which_o the_o mighty_a god_n will_v manifest_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o dreadful_a vengeance_n upon_o the_o ungodly_a that_o so_o by_o our_o conversation_n in_o christ_n the_o measure_n of_o god_n in_o all_o their_o conscience_n may_v testify_v for_o we_o that_o in_o we_o the_o peaceable_a holy_a seed_n be_v raise_v which_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v and_o in_o which_o we_o know_v that_o neither_o height_n nor_o depth_n principality_n nor_o power_n thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v prison_n nakedness_n peril_n or_o sword_n life_n nor_o death_n can_v never_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o sweet_a refresh_n life_n and_o peace_n we_o have_v together_o in_o christ_n the_o righteousness_n strength_n and_o dominion_n forever_o in_o who_o rest_v the_o soul_n of_o your_o brother_n in_o the_o word_n of_o his_o patience_n with_o you_o farewell_n w._n d._n warwick_z goal_n the_o 8_o the_o of_o the_o 11_o the_o month_n 1663._o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o zion_n the_o new_a jerusalem_n the_o bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n the_o excellency_n of_o all_o the_o glory_n that_o be_v among_o the_o people_n though_o she_o be_v now_o in_o deep_a suffering_n in_o fullness_n of_o time_n god_n will_v clear_v the_o innocency_n of_o her_o child_n and_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v call_v she_o the_o bless_a of_o the_o lord_n yea_o the_o holy_a city_n in_o who_o the_o lord_n dwell_v to_o manifest_v his_o glory_n upon_o the_o earth_n among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n forever_o o_o zion_n who_o be_v bring_v forth_o in_o the_o beautiful_a and_o glorious_a birth_n of_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o day_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n thou_o jerusalem_n the_o bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n o_o what_o tongue_n can_v express_v of_o what_o be_v feel_v in_o the_o heavenly_a treasure_n and_o fullness_n of_o the_o most_o high_a who_o watch_v over_o thou_o for_o good_a and_o not_o for_o evil_a in_o this_o day_n of_o thy_o great_a trial_n wherein_o judgement_n be_v begin_v at_o the_o house_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v prove_v you_o to_o be_v his_o people_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o nation_n and_o manifest_v his_o mighty_a power_n for_o your_o deliverance_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o people_n to_o the_o astonishment_n of_o all_o the_o proud_a and_o stouthearted_a among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n in_o the_o ability_n of_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o declare_v his_o word_n to_o thy_o tender_a child_n o_o zion_n who_o the_o lord_n god_n behold_v how_o you_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o the_o ravenous_a beast_n of_o the_o field_n and_o give_v up_o by_o the_o child_n of_o man_n for_o to_o be_v lay_v waste_n and_o to_o race_n up_o the_o foundation_n of_o your_o strength_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o so_o the_o pure_a and_o live_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o the_o spirit_n may_v not_o be_v know_v in_o the_o earth_n o_o dear_a and_o tender_a child_n of_o the_o immortal_a birth_n which_o make_v self_n of_o no_o reputation_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v call_v and_o choose_v to_o be_v his_o live_a witness_n upon_o the_o earth_n to_o bear_v testimony_n of_o his_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n among_o the_o people_n fear_v not_o man_n who_o breath_n be_v in_o his_o nostril_n neither_o regard_n evil_a tiding_n of_o what_o man_n intend_v to_o do_v with_o you_o o_o be_v faithful_a upon_o your_o watch_n that_o you_o may_v stand_v in_o a_o good_a authority_n in_o the_o light_n and_o life_n over_o all_o the_o
testimony_n for_o he_o in_o the_o pure_a meek_a peaceable_a spirit_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n with_o the_o hazard_n of_o the_o loss_n of_o all_o outward_a substance_n dear_a and_o tender_a wife_n and_o child_n and_o belove_a husband_n and_o tender_a child_n to_o be_v rend_v from_o their_o dear_a belove_a parent_n and_o also_o with_o the_o hazard_n of_o your_o liberty_n and_o transportation_n out_o of_o your_o native_a country_n and_o not_o at_o all_o love_n your_o life_n to_o death_n to_o seal_v your_o testimony_n with_o your_o blood_n in_o the_o word_n of_o his_o patience_n if_o the_o lord_n require_v it_o at_o your_o hand_n and_o when_o you_o have_v do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o what_o be_v before_o write_v your_o love_n be_v so_o large_a to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o you_o abhor_v loath_a and_o detest_v and_o trample_v upon_o every_o appearance_n of_o the_o arrogant_a self-prid●ng_a and_o self-inriching_a boast_a spirit_n in_o what_o you_o have_v do_v or_o suffer_v for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o god_n and_o in_o true_a watchfulness_n and_o pure_a attendancy_n to_o the_o light_n and_o counsel_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n you_o be_v always_o keep_v in_o a_o true_a sensibility_n of_o your_o own_o nothingness_n clothe_v with_o the_o garment_n of_o everlasting_a humility_n where_o you_o sit_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o jesus_n as_o mary_n do_v choose_v the_o good_a part_n that_o shall_v never_o be_v take_v away_o cast_v your_o garment_n of_o all_o self-righteousness_n upon_o the_o ground_n that_o jesus_n may_v tread_v upon_o they_o and_o the_o cumber_a disposition_n of_o martha_n that_o will_v complain_v of_o the_o innocent_a life_n or_o that_o will_v have_v any_o eye_n to_o self_n and_o rob_v he_o of_o his_o glory_n and_o for_o this_o you_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a be_v your_o daily_a wait_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n may_v take_v you_o up_o into_o he_o and_o cause_v you_o to_o rejoice_v and_o sing_v hosanah_n to_o the_o high_a and_o to_o bless_v he_o that_o come_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o cover_v you_o with_o his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o marry_v you_o to_o himself_o as_o his_o choose_a and_o belove_a bride_n in_o his_o own_o faithfulness_n and_o give_v you_o perfect_a victory_n in_o overcome_v through_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o word_n of_o your_o faithful_a testimony_n in_o the_o pure_a meek_a holy_a heal_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n in_o who_o you_o shall_v be_v as_o pillar_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o our_o god_n and_o shall_v go_v no_o more_o forth_o but_o shall_v grow_v as_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o street_n of_o the_o city_n of_o our_o god_n bring_v forth_o acceptable_a fruit_n to_o he_o in_o due_a season_n and_o your_o leave_n shall_v be_v for_o the_o heal_n of_o the_o nation_n wherever_o the_o lord_n suffer_v you_o to_o be_v cast_v for_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o glorious_a name_n yea_o the_o prisoner_n of_o hope_n will_v be_v refresh_v at_o the_o sound_n of_o your_o come_n and_o the_o mourner_n will_v rejoice_v in_o your_o arise_v for_o the_o tongue_n of_o the_o learned_a shall_v be_v give_v unto_o you_o all_o in_o your_o measure_n to_o speak_v a_o word_n in_o due_a season_n to_o every_o condition_n for_o you_o and_o all_o the_o companion_n that_o can_v read_v and_o understand_v in_o the_o true_a experience_n your_o state_n as_o here_o write_v shall_v stand_v as_o saviour_n upon_o mount_n zion_n which_o can_v never_o be_v remove_v because_o yo●_n have_v not_o any_o eye_n to_o self_n in_o what_o ever_o you_o do_v but_o it_o be_v your_o delight_n to_o be_v order_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o in_o your_o resignation_n into_o his_o pure_a will_n you_o shall_v be_v translate_v more_o and_o more_o into_o the_o angelical_a glory_n and_o by_o your_o holy_a conversation_n word_n and_o work_n which_o have_v the_o love_n of_o god_n stamp_v upon_o they_o you_o become_v preacher_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n to_o the_o nation_n and_o as_o minister_a angel_n shall_v reap_v in_o his_o harvest_n to_o the_o gather_v our_o brethren_n from_o far_o and_o our_o sister_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o all_o the_o nation_n shall_v confess_v that_o you_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n the_o righteous_a seed_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v and_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o people_n shall_v be_v change_v in_o the_o day_n determine_v by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o mighty_a god_n who_o turn_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n as_o a_o river_n of_o water_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o nation_n in_o the_o earth_n sha●l_o more_o strive_v in_o their_o fervent_a desire_n for_o you_o suffer_v innocent_a lamb_n to_o live_v among_o they_o than_o they_o now_o str●ve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o send_v you_o away_o from_o they_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n have_v speak_v it_o through_o your_o brother_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o life_n have_v be_v of_o no_o esteem_n to_o serve_v you_o with_o my_o faithful_a brethren_n who_o in_o true_a self-denial_n through_o the_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n endure_v the_o heat_n of_o the_o day_n that_o you_o may_v be_v gather_v and_o establish_v to_o endure_v the_o trial_n which_o be_v of_o the_o lord_n determine_v of_o which_o i_o be_v send_v in_o year_n past_a to_o proclaim_v in_o your_o ear_n and_o in_o the_o same_o word_n which_o speak_v through_o i_o to_o you_o of_o which_o neither_o jot_n nor_o tittle_n shall_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n till_o all_o be_v fulfil_v i_o declare_v to_o you_o this_o day_n therefore_o dear_a and_o honourable_a brethren_n and_o sister_n from_o the_o high_a growth_n to_o the_o low_a stature_n in_o jesus_n let_v not_o any_o consult_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o all_o in_o the_o perfect_a light_n and_o life_n of_o jesus_n lift_v up_o your_o head_n that_o your_o soul_n may_v be_v inlve_v with_o his_o quicken_a virtue_n in_o that_o eternal_a hunger_n which_o nothing_o can_v satisfy_v but_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n in_o this_o day_n of_o separation_n between_o the_o precious_a and_o the_o vile_a between_o the_o true_a birth_n and_o the_o false_a birth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o day_n of_o old_a when_o they_o confess_v unto_o he_o and_o follow_v he_o beyond_o the_o sea_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n say_v except_o you_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n you_o have_v no_o life_n in_o you_o all_o that_o be_v the_o false_a birth_n that_o stand_v as_o the_o highway_n ground_n stony_a and_o thorny_a ground_n hearer_n foolish_a virgin_n that_o have_v no_o oil_n in_o their_o lamp_n they_o say_v this_o be_v a_o hard_a say_n and_o who_o can_v bear_v it_o and_o they_o go_v back_o and_o leave_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o follow_v no_o further_o then_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o the_o child_n bear_v of_o the_o true_a birth_n will_v you_o go_v away_o also_o they_o answer_v nay_o thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o whither_o shall_v we_o go_v oh_o dear_a child_n can_v thou_o leave_v the_o father_n that_o beget_v thou_o or_o can_v thou_o ●eed_v of_o any_o thing_n but_o the_o bread_n he_o have_v prepare_v for_o thou_o though_o thou_o may_v be_v beset_v and_o compass_v about_o as_o bee_n with_o the_o enemy_n of_o thy_o soul_n peace_n that_o will_v hinder_v thou_o from_o walk_v with_o thy_o god_n yet_o can_v they_o keep_v thou_o from_o he_o nay_o assure_o thou_o hang_v upon_o he_o as_o a_o child_n upon_o a_o father_n though_o thou_o be_v as_o a_o little_a babe_n thou_o abhor_v all_o thing_n that_o will_v hinder_v thou_o from_o follow_v the_o lord_n thou_o say_v of_o thy_o riches_n of_o this_o world_n thou_o shall_v be_v no_o snare_n to_o i_o and_o to_o the_o tender_a wife_n weep_v not_o for_o i_o give_v i_o up_o for_o i_o must_v forsake_v thou_o when_o the_o lord_n require_v i_o neither_o regard_v the_o cry_n and_o tear_n of_o the_o mournful_a child_n thou_o comforte_v they_o in_o what_o thou_o may_v but_o thou_o free_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o thus_o be_v it_o with_o wife_n concern_v tender_a husband_n and_o child_n concern_v their_o dear_a parent_n in_o this_o day_n of_o rend_v one_o from_o another_o assuredy_o i_o can_v but_o commiserate_v your_o condition_n and_o sympathize_v with_o you_o be_v sensible_a of_o the_o earning_n of_o bowel_n whilst_o i_o have_v be_v drink_v this_o cup_n for_o many_o year_n and_o now_o oh_o you_o babe_n bear_v of_o the_o royal_a birth_n you_o be_v the_o choose_a jewel_n let_v no_o care_n be_v upon_o your_o heart_n for_o any_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n for_o you_o seek_v god_n kingdom_n and_o the_o
shall_v reign_v with_o he_o who_o suffer_v with_o he_o and_o they_o that_o be_v dead_a with_o he_o shall_v live_v with_o he_o it_o be_v the_o dead_a that_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o they_o that_o hear_v shall_v live_v arise_v thou_o that_o sleep_v in_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n secure_o in_o thy_o earthly_a serpentine_a wisdom_n thy_o mind_n feed_v upon_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n 5.14_o create_v object_n which_o will_v perish_v arise_v stand_v up_o to_o judgement_n that_o christ_n may_v give_v thou_o life_n 6.1_o this_o be_v require_v of_o thou_o o_o man_n to_o do_v just_o love_v mercy_n and_o to_o walk_v humble_o with_o thy_o god_n examine_v thy_o heart_n and_o deal_v just_o with_o thy_o own_o soul_n 9.5_o there_o be_v a_o light_n in_o thy_o conscience_n which_o light_n be_v of_o christ_n mind_v it_o it_o will_v let_v thou_o see_v the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n that_o lodge_v in_o thy_o heart_n which_o be_v deceitful_a and_o desperate_o wicked_a and_o this_o light_n in_o thy_o conscience_n which_o discover_v unto_o thou_o the_o evil_n of_o thy_o heart_n be_v of_o the_o eternal_a word_n of_o god_n 5.13_o and_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n according_a as_o it_o be_v write_v in_o the_o outward_a testimony_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o beginning_n be_v the_o word_n 5_o and_o the_o word_n be_v with_o god_n and_o the_o word_n be_v god_n and_o the_o same_o be_v in_o the_o begin_n with_o god_n all_o thing_n be_v make_v by_o he_o and_o without_o he_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n make_v that_o be_v make_v 13._o in_o he_o be_v life_n and_o the_o life_n be_v the_o light_n of_o man_n and_o the_o light_n shine_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o darkness_n comprehend_v it_o not_o every_o one_o arise_v out_o of_o your_o earthly_a wi●dom_n and_o mind_n the_o light_n in_o thy_o conscience_n and_o wait_v on_o the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o it_o and_o it_o will_v bring_v thou_o to_o judgement_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o lamb_n where_o the_o righteous_a law_n will_v be_v open_v in_o thy_o heart_n that_o will_v cry_v through_o thy_o earthly_a heart_n for_o righteousness_n and_o judgement_n ●6_n and_o the_o book_n will_v be_v open_v in_o thou_o where_o thou_o shall_v see_v all_o write_v that_o thou_o have_v do_v in_o the_o body_n and_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n for_o every_o idle_a word_n and_o receive_v thy_o reward_n for_o what_o thou_o have_v do_v and_o thy_o reward_n be_v wrath_n and_o condemnation_n which_o will_v pass_v upon_o thou_o from_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lamb_n for_o thy_o disobedience_n and_o break_n of_o the_o righteous_a law_n 2.10_o which_o must_v be_v fulfil_v and_o what_o way_n soever_o thou_o turn_v to_o get_v life_n in_o outward_a form_n and_o observation_n the_o flame_a sword_n which_o be_v the_o righteous_a law_n that_o go_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lamb_n it_o will_v turn_v every_o way_n and_o meet_v thou_o and_o cut_v thou_o down_o and_o cast_v thou_o into_o hell_n where_o there_o be_v weep_v and_o wail_v for_o want_v of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o can_v do_v nothing_o to_o pacify_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n which_o be_v go_v out_o against_o thou_o now_o will_v thou_o hide_v thyself_o 3.7_o as_o adam_n do_v when_o he_o appear_v in_o thy_o heart_n thy_o fig-leafed_n garment_n of_o prayer_n tear_n form_n outward_a observation_n according_a unto_o thy_o comprehension_n of_o the_o letter_n will_v not_o cover_v thy_o nakedness_n it_o serve_v to_o cover_v the_o nakedness_n from_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n but_o now_o when_o the_o lord_n appear_v in_o thy_o heart_n thou_o can_v not_o stand_v before_o he_o now_o come_v cain_n in_o thou_o to_o be_v drive_v from_o the_o face_n of_o god_n 12._o to_o be_v a_o fugitive_n and_o a_o vagabond_n in_o the_o earth_n notwithstanding_o all_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o esau_n in_o thou_o reprobate_v never_o to_o have_v the_o blessing_n though_o he_o seek_v it_o with_o tear_n and_o the_o bond_n woman_n and_o her_o son_n cast_v out_o and_o the_o first_o adam_n now_o slay_v with_o the_o sharp_a sword_n that_o go_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o be_v make_v to_o give_v up_o thy_o soul_n to_o god_n who_o it_o be_v to_o do_v with_o thou_o what_o he_o will_v if_o he_o destroy_v thou_o forever_o he_o may_v and_o if_o he_o save_v thou_o from_o eternal_a death_n it_o be_v his_o free_a love_n now_o be_v thou_o baptise_a with_o christ_n into_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n where_o thou_o lie_v seal_v down_o under_o the_o eternal_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o there_o perish_v for_o ever_o for_o any_o power_n or_o help_v thou_o have_v in_o thyself_o and_o this_o be_v the_o administration_n of_o moses_n 19.10_o where_o thou_o lie_v condemn_v for_o ever_o under_o the_o righteous_a law_n without_o any_o help_n or_o hope_n until_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o prophet_n that_o prophesy_v of_o a_o christ_n that_o have_v satisfy_v the_o righteous_a law_n of_o god_n for_o thou_o who_o be_v lose_v and_o condemn_v under_o the_o power_n of_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n and_o now_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a hope_n raise_v up_o in_o thy_o soul_n and_o thou_o look_v up_o from_o under_o the_o condemn_a power_n of_o moses_n for_o a_o saviour_n and_o the_o prophet_n be_v until_o john_n and_o of_o all_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o woman_n there_o be_v not_o one_o great_a than_o john_n 5.35_o for_o he_o be_v a_o burn_a and_o shine_a light_n that_o let_v thou_o see_v the_o filthiness_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o the_o law_n shine_v in_o its_o purity_n to_o condemn_v the_o earthly_a man_n in_o thou_o but_o he_o streghthen_v the_o hope_n in_o thou_o that_o be_v raise_v up_o by_o the_o prophet_n to_o see_v the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o ravish_v thy_o lose_v condemn_a soul_n that_o thou_o be_v willing_a to_o sell_v all_o for_o he_o the_o scripture_n now_o be_v fulfil_v in_o thou_o who_o witness_v this_o from_o the_o day_n of_o john_n even_o until_o now_o 3.5_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n suffer_v violence_n and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n now_o be_v every_o mountain_n and_o hill_n lay_v low_a in_o thou_o and_o crooked_a way_n make_v straight_o and_o the_o rough_a way_n in_o thou_o make_v smooth_a and_o thou_o wait_v in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o lose_v condition_n of_o thyself_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o god_n to_o be_v manifest_a to_o thou_o in_o jesus_n christ_n 5.25_o and_o in_o the_o appoint_a time_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v to_o thy_o soul_n as_o a_o thief_n in_o the_o night_n as_o the_o lightning_n from_o the_o east_n to_o the_o west_n so_o be_v his_o appearance_n in_o thou_o and_o cause_n thy_o dead_a soul_n to_o hear_v his_o voice_n which_o witness_n to_o it_o eternal_a life_n free_o through_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o thy_o soul_n hear_v his_o voice_n and_o by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o power_n be_v make_v to_o live_v and_o be_v seal_v up_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n bear_v witness_n with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o thou_o be_v his_o child_n now_o come_v thou_o to_o witness_v the_o second_o adam_n to_o be_v a_o quicken_a spirit_n and_o isaac_n the_o promise_a seed_n to_o be_v heir_n for_o ever_o 8.16_o and_o that_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a life_n 10._o and_o that_o by_o grace_n thou_o be_v save_v through_o faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n not_o of_o work_n lest_o any_o shall_v boast_v and_o he_o that_o have_v hope_n in_o he_o purify_v himself_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a and_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n constrain_v thou_o now_o who_o can_v witness_v this_o work_n of_o regeneration_n manifest_a in_o thou_o to_o follow_v he_o whithersoever_o he_o go_v 3.5_o no_o more_o to_o obey_v he_o for_o life_n as_o thou_o do_v when_o thou_o be_v without_o seek_v he_o in_o form_n and_o observation_n but_o now_o the_o love_n and_o life_n thou_o enjoy_v in_o christ_n jesus_n constrain●_n thou_o to_o deny_v thyself_o and_o take_v up_o thy_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v he_o 9.13.24_o now_o be_v thou_o come_v into_o the_o beginning_n to_o live_v in_o the_o lord_n guide_v by_o the_o powerful_a word_n of_o faith_n 5._o the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o thy_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o city_n new_a jerusalem_n to_o which_o thou_o be_v come_v to_o worship_n the_o father_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o all_o that_o be_v come_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o city_n new_a jerusalem_n be_v the_o true_a israel_n of_o god_n that_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n 31.33.34_o to_o who_o the_o new_a and_o everlasting_a covenant_n be_v make_v
heart_n day_n and_o night_n and_o dare_v not_o disobey_v he_o in_o what_o he_o make_v know_v unto_o they_o though_o they_o hazard_v their_o liberty_n and_o all_o enjoyment_n yea_o life_n itself_o so_o tender_a be_v they_o over_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v give_v they_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o all_o selfishness_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o word_n of_o their_o testimony_n no_o more_o to_o love_v their_o life_n to_o death_n etc._n etc._n but_o oh_o you_o ruler_n though_o god_n have_v stay_v his_o hand_n in_o a_o great_a measure_n that_o the_o sound_n of_o mortality_n be_v not_o so_o loud_a in_o the_o ear_n as_o have_v be_v yet_o how_o do_v you_o answer_v the_o end_n of_o the_o lord_n see_v that_o few_o prison_n in_o the_o nation_n but_o the_o lord_n people_n be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o exercise_n of_o their_o pure_a conscience_n towards_o the_o lord_n and_o other_o cruel_a proceed_n in_o rend_a husband_n from_o wife_n and_o wife_n from_o husband_n and_o parent_n from_o child_n and_o child_n from_o parent_n and_o inhumane_o banish_v they_o out_o of_o their_o native_a country_n for_o these_o thing_n and_o other_o wicked_a proceed_n the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v stretch_v out_o still_o and_o the_o pale_a horse_n be_v on_o his_o way_n passing_z to_z and_o fro_o in_o the_o nation_n and_o he_o that_o ride_v thereon_o be_v death_n smite_v and_o cut_n down_o with_o the_o sword_n of_o plague_n and_o pestilence_n and_o if_o so_o be_v you_o proceed_v as_o you_o have_v do_v in_o execute_v these_o cruel_a law_n against_o the_o innocent_a then_o will_v the_o commission_n of_o the_o rider_n of_o the_o pale_a horse_n be_v enlarge_v and_o what_o flesh_n can_v stand_v before_o the_o pale_a horse_n see_v the_o rider_n thereon_o be_v death_n as_o be_v record_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n rev._n 6.8_o oh_o my_o bowel_n be_v move_v within_o i_o for_o the_o calamity_n that_o will_v come_v upon_o the_o nation_n if_o you_o ruler_n continue_v your_o persecution_n for_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n hasten_v that_o they_o that_o do_v wicked_o shall_v be_v as_o stubble_n and_o the_o maker_n thereof_o shall_v be_v as_o a_o spark_n and_o he_o will_v blow_v up_o the_o flame_n in_o the_o fierceness_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o who_o can_v stand_v in_o this_o terrible_a dreadful_a day_n wherein_o christ_n shall_v be_v reveal_v in_o flame_n render_v vengeance_n on_o all_o they_o that_o know_v he_o not_o and_o obey_v not_o the_o gospel_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n further_o this_o i_o exhort_v all_o mind_n what_o you_o say_v and_o do_v who_o have_v harden_v their_o heart_n in_o a_o boast_a spirit_n and_o say_v we_o see_v no_o difference_n but_o these_o people_n we_o cast_v in_o prison_n god_n cut_v off_o in_o a_o common_a calamity_n as_o well_o as_o other_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o suffering_n cause_v many_o a_o cry_n and_o tear_v to_o be_v pour_v forth_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o mighty_a god_n answer_v and_o say_v unto_o my_o soul_n i_o have_v behold_v the_o cruelty_n of_o man_n how_o they_o have_v stow_v my_o people_n up_o in_o prison_n and_o in_o the_o ship_n where_o the_o infection_n be_v and_o they_o that_o have_v be_v take_v away_o their_o blood_n shall_v be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n who_o cast_v they_o into_o prison_n and_o as_o to_o all_o in_o general_a that_o fall_v in_o the_o common_a calamity_n that_o fear_v my_o name_n it_o be_v to_o stain_v the_o pride_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o all_o flesh_n as_o well_o among_o my_o people_n as_o other_o that_o my_o people_n may_v wait_v in_o my_o light_n to_o stand_v in_o a_o true_a preparation_n for_o the_o day_n of_o their_o dissolution_n therefore_o i_o take_v away_o my_o people_n in_o my_o everlasting_a love_a kindness_n from_o the_o evil_a to_o come_v but_o the_o wicked_a i_o cut_v off_o in_o my_o fury_n and_o they_o shall_v reap_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o own_o do_n and_o this_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o what_o the_o lord_n have_v say_v in_o take_v away_o his_o people_n in_o this_o common_a calamity_n therefore_o let_v the_o stouthearted_a bend_n and_o no_o more_o boast_v themselves_o in_o loftiness_n of_o their_o mind_n to_o see_v the_o righteous_a take_v away_o for_o if_o the_o judgement_n begin_v at_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o the_o righteous_a scarce_o be_v save_v where_o shall_v the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a and_o sinner_n appear_v for_o yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o the_o lord_n will_v plead_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o people_n with_o terrible_a vengeance_n he_o will_v manifest_v himself_o and_o the_o rod_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v nor_o always_o lie_v upon_o the_o back_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o their_o long_a continue_a affliction_n will_v be_v accomplish_v in_o time_n therefore_o you_o meek_a gentle_a and_o peaceable_a quiet_a people_n who_o abhor_v every_o appearance_n of_o evil_n abide_v in_o the_o word_n of_o patience_n and_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o persecute_v you_o that_o if_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n we_o may_v prevail_v with_o the_o lord_n that_o their_o eye_n may_v be_v open_v and_o their_o heart_n soften_v that_o they_o may_v break_v off_o from_o their_o evil_a do_n and_o so_o escape_v the_o terrible_a vengeance_n as_o be_v before_o write_v wherein_o the_o lord_n will_v break_v the_o battle_n out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o establish_v purity_n and_o peace_n among_o a_o people_n call_v by_o his_o name_n that_o as_o they_o have_v sow_v in_o sorrow_n and_o long-suffering_a they_o shall_v reap_v with_o joy_n in_o this_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n which_o be_v nigh_o to_o be_v reveal_v wherein_o he_o will_v say_v to_o the_o wicked_a that_o have_v imprison_v and_o afflict_v his_o people_n go_v you_o curse_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n and_o to_o his_o righteous_a bless_a suffering_n seed_n he_o will_v say_v come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v lay_v so_o shall_v every_o one_o reap_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o do_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n according_a to_o their_o deed_n so_o shall_v be_v their_o reward_n from_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v over_o all_o bless_a for_o ever_o oh_o london_n london_n yea_o i_o say_v once_o more_o you_o inhabitant_n of_o london_n who_o life_n be_v give_v you_o for_o a_o prey_n and_o you_o stand_v as_o monument_n of_o god_n mercy_n to_o this_o day_n while_o many_o of_o your_o dear_a relation_n neighbour_n and_o acquaintance_n be_v cut_v down_o with_o he_o that_o rid_v upon_o the_o pale_a horse_n oh_o that_o you_o will_v lay_v it_o to_o heart_n who_o be_v yet_o live_v before_o the_o lord_n and_o all_o turn_n to_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o light_n and_o manifestation_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o your_o own_o conscience_n to_o guide_v you_o in_o all_o fear_n and_o dread_a of_o the_o eternal_a god_n to_o wait_v upon_o he_o to_o feel_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o guide_v you_o in_o all_o your_o word_n and_o work_n that_o so_o you_o may_v be_v a_o good_a savour_n unto_o the_o lord_n in_o your_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o the_o measure_n of_o his_o spirit_n that_o so_o he_o may_v take_v delight_n in_o you_o and_o take_v away_o the_o reproach_n that_o have_v be_v cast_v upon_o you_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o city_n of_o london_n etc._n etc._n but_o if_o you_o people_n in_o the_o city_n of_o london_n do_v not_o prize_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o slight_a all_o his_o kindness_n and_o harden_v your_o heart_n and_o not_o regard_v the_o reproof_n of_o his_o spirit_n but_o delight_v your_o heart_n in_o pride_n pleasure_n pomp_n riches_n and_o glory_n in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o with_o so_o do_v provoke_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o great_a god_n oh_o than_o what_o shall_v i_o say_v unto_o you_o inhabitant_n of_o london_n who_o thus_o requi●e_v the_o lord_n notwithstanding_o all_o his_o favour_n and_o boundless_a mercy_n which_o he_o have_v manifest_v to_o you_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o people_n this_o day_n oh_o if_o you_o do_v not_o speedy_o return_v to_o the_o lord_n by_o repentance_n and_o break_v off_o from_o all_o your_o ungodly_a way_n in_o obey_v the_o sin-reproving_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n in_o your_o own_o conscience_n i_o must_v take_v up_o a_o lamentation_n for_o you_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o misery_n that_o i_o feel_v will_v come_v upon_o you_o for_o the_o lord_n have_v determine_v to_o bring_v you_o down_o and_o if_o you_o will_v not_o be_v entreat_v to_o hearken_v to_o
his_o counsel_n the_o measure_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o you_o to_o guide_v you_o in_o his_o holy_a fear_n that_o you_o may_v be_v heir_n of_o his_o live_a mercy_n through_o your_o holy_a conversation_n then_o will_v he_o come_v upon_o you_o in_o the_o fierceness_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o break_v you_o to_o piece_n like_o potsherd_n and_o get_v his_o glory_n over_o all_o your_o head_n in_o the_o revelation_n of_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n wherein_o the_o rider_n of_o the_o pale_a horse_n shall_v execute_v the_o pleasure_n of_o his_o own_o will_n as_o he_o do_v the_o last_o year_n upon_o thy_o inhabitant_n oh_o thou_o city_n of_o london_n so_o now_o be_v thou_o warn_v through_o the_o constrainment_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n through_o he_o that_o can_v have_v no_o rest_n till_o he_o signify_v unto_o thou_o what_o be_v here_o give_v forth_o what_o the_o determination_n of_o god_n be_v therefore_o woe_n wo_n unto_o the_o wicked_a for_o it_o shall_v go_v ill_a with_o they_o but_o oh_o bless_a be_v the_o faithful_a lamb_n happy_a be_v you_o dear_a precious_a and_o bless_a vessel_n your_o faithfulness_n to_o god_n in_o your_o watch_n wait_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o son_n of_o righteousness_n for_o who_o you_o have_v stand_v as_o pillar_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o almighty_a ah_o your_o tenderness_n and_o love_n to_o god_n and_o one_o unto_o another_o in_o the_o day_n of_o great_a calamity_n that_o have_v be_v among_o you_o be_v record_v in_o the_o book_n of_o eternal_a remembrance_n of_o the_o live_a god_n and_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o righteous_a generation_n never_o to_o be_v forget_v oh_o take_v your_o crown_n of_o everlasting_a blessing_n you_o innocent_a lamb_n and_o child_n of_o light_n in_o the_o city_n of_o london_n oh_o be_v valiant_a and_o keep_v your_o state_n with_o god_n that_o his_o pure_a save_v sanctify_a spirit_n may_v guide_v you_o all_o in_o purity_n of_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o in_o the_o abounding_n of_o the_o pure_a holy_a love_n to_o god_n and_o one_o unto_o another_o the_o mighty_a jehovah_n will_v show_v himself_o for_o you_o in_o the_o day_n of_o great_a tribulation_n you_o shall_v rejoice_v when_o the_o wicked_a shall_v howl_v yea_o you_o shall_v triumph_v in_o the_o pure_a dominion_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n when_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v turn_v into_o hell_n and_o all_o that_o forget_v god_n the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n have_v speak_v it_o through_o your_o brother_n in_o the_o tribulation_n and_o kingdom_n of_o patience_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n w._n d._n give_v forth_o in_o obedience_n to_o the_o lord_n the_o 10_o the_o of_o the_o 3_o d_o month_n 1666._o bless_a be_v all_o who_o be_v unite_v to_o god_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n yea_o happy_a be_v the_o people_n that_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o their_o god._n a_o general_n epistle_n give_v forth_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v read_v in_o his_o fear_n in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o first-born_a gather_v in_o these_o northern-country_n and_o in_o all_o country_n and_o island_n wherever_o the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v scatter_v over_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n dear_a friend_n call_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o stand_v live_v witness_n for_o he_o upon_o the_o earth_n among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n oh_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v in_o my_o heart_n to_o you_o that_o when_o i_o be_v nigh_o unto_o death_n to_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o that_o see_v i_o as_o to_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o scarce_o able_a to_o speak_v i_o be_v constrain_v to_o give_v forth_o the_o substance_n of_o what_o be_v now_o send_v among_o you_o for_o a_o perfect_a discovery_n of_o your_o condition_n see_v that_o many_o be_v call_v and_o few_o choose_v and_o many_o convince_v that_o be_v not_o convert_v therefore_o be_v these_o line_n write_v that_o you_o may_v true_o know_v whether_o you_o be_v bear_v again_o and_o redeem_v from_o the_o earth_n yea_o or_o nay_o and_o in_o order_n thereunto_o let_v every_o man_n and_o woman_n search_v their_o heart_n with_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o it_o will_v true_o manifest_v whether_o you_o be_v bear_v again_o and_o so_o feed_v upon_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n or_o otherwise_o you_o rest_n in_o outward_a formal_a conformity_n to_o the_o tturh_n and_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o earth_n and_o that_o spirit_n will_v turn_v against_o truth_n and_o have_v do_v and_o some_o other_o be_v draw_v to_o delight_v their_o heart_n in_o the_o gift_n 1668_o part_n and_o knowledge_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v they_o more_o than_o in_o the_o lord_n the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o they_o come_v and_o so_o abuse_v the_o gift_n and_o feed_v upon_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n which_o puff_v up_o and_o make_v man_n wise_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n and_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n i_o be_o wise_a and_o rich_a sees_z and_o want_v nothing_o when_o they_o be_v blind_a miserable_a naked_a and_o want_v all_o thing_n and_o whatever_o any_o profess_v as_o to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n that_o be_v in_o this_o condition_n they_o have_v a_o end_n to_o themselves_o in_o what_o they_o do_v which_o grieve_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o a_o discoursitive_a spirit_n take_v upon_o they_o to_o declare_v the_o truth_n when_o the_o lord_n neither_o call_v they_o nor_o speak_v by_o they_o so_o be_v the_o child_n bear_v of_o the_o royal_a seed_n burden_a for_o such_o have_v turn_v against_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o child_n bear_v of_o it_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v and_o will_v ease_v in_o the_o day_n determine_v when_o all_o mouth_n shall_v be_v close_v in_o silence_n but_o who_o be_v open_v by_o he_o and_o not_o any_o voice_n be_v hear_v but_o his_o own_o spirit_n speak_v in_o and_o through_o his_o own_o child_n bear_v of_o he_o who_o alone_o seek_v his_o glory_n and_o not_o any_o thing_n for_o themselves_o which_o must_v be_v deny_v therefore_o see_v the_o enemy_n wile_n be_v great_a and_o many_o let_v all_o dread_a the_o lord_n and_o who_o have_v be_v lead_v astray_o wait_v in_o the_o heart-searching_a light_n to_o see_v the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n where_o it_o lead_v they_o forth_o and_o return_v to_o the_o light_n to_o judge_v down_o proud_a exalt_a self_n which_o have_v turn_v against_o the_o truth_n and_o bring_v into_o true_a poverty_n and_o abhor_v of_o self_n to_o wait_v at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o raise_v you_o up_o in_o the_o resurrection_n which_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a and_o in_o this_o life_n contentious_a self_n be_v bury_v in_o death_n and_o the_o true_a unity_n be_v know_v where_o the_o lord_n alone_o be_v exalt_v in_o purity_n joy_n love_n and_o peace_n in_o all_o his_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o high_a growth_n and_o all_o flesh_n abase_v before_o he_o who_o be_v worthy_a of_o all_o obedience_n praise_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n and_o all_o dear_a friend_n and_o brethren_n that_o love_v the_o light_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o have_v subtle_a self_n bury_v in_o the_o true_a death_n that_o what_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n soever_o the_o lord_n give_v unto_o you_o and_o the_o enemy_n tempt_v you_o never_o so_o strong_o to_o puff_n you_o up_o in_o a_o self-priding_a spirit_n in_o what_o you_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o lord_n yet_o his_o fear_n be_v so_o mind_v by_o you_o which_o keep_v you_o in_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o your_o nothingness_n and_o emptiness_n in_o yourselves_o which_o cause_v you_o to_o wait_v in_o true_a self-denial_a for_o the_o daily_a assistance_n and_o renew_n of_o your_o strength_n in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o life_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o the_o more_o he_o manifest_v his_o power_n with_o you_o the_o more_o empty_a and_o nothing_o you_o appear_v in_o your_o own_o fies_z and_o so_o be_v the_o true_a birth_n know_v which_o make_v self_n of_o no_o repuration_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v exalt_v in_o his_o unlimited_a power_n in_o manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o poverty_n emptiness_n and_o nothingness_n of_o his_o people_n who_o be_v bear_v of_o he_o that_o not_o any_o flesh_n may_v glory_v before_o he_o but_o all_o in_o truth_n to_o say_v the_o lord_n do_v all_o in_o i_o and_o through_o i_o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v the_o glory_n and_o i_o will_v sit_v in_o the_o dust_n at_o his_o foot_n with_o all_o my_o brethren_n and_o sister_n to_o serve_v he_o and_o his_o people_n through_o who_o we_o be_v raise_v up_o to_o sit_v in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o
bless_a truth_n of_o god_n to_o meet_v together_o in_o his_o holy_a fear_n that_o you_o may_v receive_v the_o holy_a inspiration_n of_o his_o spirit_n to_o exercise_n you_o in_o what_o service_n god_n be_v please_v to_o call_v you_o unto_o whether_o in_o prayer_n to_o god_n or_o in_o exhortation_n to_o build_v up_o one_o another_o in_o your_o most_o holy_a faith_n to_o raise_v up_o the_o life_n in_o all_o th●_n every_o one_o that_o be_v overcome_v with_o the_o powerful_a and_o heavenly_a motion_n cast_v their_o mite_n into_o god_n treasury_n and_o give_v he_o his_o own_o advantage_n so_o will_v you_o feel_v the_o increase_n of_o his_o government_n in_o you_o that_o be_v faithful_a in_o the_o true_a measure_n of_o light_n and_o life_n more_o and_o more_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o you_o to_o the_o edify_v of_o one_o another_o in_o love_n so_o will_v you_o become_v epistle_n write_v in_o one_o another_o heart_n with_o the_o pure_a spirit_n of_o the_o live_a god_n which_o will_v 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 and_o what_o exercise_n soever_o be_v meet_v withal_o whilst_o you_o be_v in_o the_o mortal_a body_n pray_v to_o the_o lord_n to_o keep_v you_o in_o the_o life_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n that_o patience_n may_v have_v its_o perfect_a work_n that_o if_o you_o be_v smite_v on_o the_o one_o cheek_n turn_v the_o other_o cheek_n to_o the_o smitter_n also_o and_o if_o you_o be_v revile_v revile_v not_o again_o but_o in_o deep_a humility_n and_o patience_n wait_v in_o the_o pure_a meek_a and_o peaceable_a spirit_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o be_v make_v perfect_a through_o suffering_n so_o be_v his_o dear_a and_o choose_a jewel_n who_o bear_v his_o name_n in_o righteousness_n and_o have_v their_o eye_n to_o the_o god_n of_o their_o help_n and_o their_o confidence_n in_o the_o lord_n alone_o oh_o you_o bless_a of_o the_o lord_n be_v glad_a in_o his_o name_n who_o will_v not_o let_v any_o of_o you_o suffer_v who_o confidence_n be_v in_o he_o alone_o any_o more_o than_o he_o will_v give_v strength_n to_o bear_n and_o will_v sweeten_v the_o cup_n of_o your_o tribulation_n with_o his_o bless_a presence_n which_o will_v cause_v your_o heart_n to_o rejoice_v and_o sing_v in_o all_o your_o trial_n and_o will_v give_v you_o your_o portion_n forever_o with_o the_o bless_a assembly_n that_o john_n speak_v of_o in_o the_o seven_o of_o the_o revelation_n a_o number_n that_o no_o man_n can_v number_v that_o have_v pass_v through_o the_o great_a tribulation_n and_o wash_v their_o garment_n and_o make_v they_o white_a in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n therefore_o be_v they_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n and_o serve_v he_o day_n and_o night_n in_o his_o holy_a temple_n and_o he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n shall_v dwell_v among_o they_o and_o feed_v they_o and_o lead_v they_o to_o the_o live_a fountain_n of_o water_n where_o god_n will_v wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n of_o sorrow_n from_o their_o eye_n forever_o and_o this_o be_v your_o portion_n you_o dear_a child_n of_o the_o live_a god_n who_o in_o true_a love_n to_o he_o have_v wait_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o in_o his_o spiritual_a baptism_n and_o make_v conformable_a to_o he_o in_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n and_o in_o the_o deep_a sense_n of_o your_o present_a strait_n be_v make_v conformable_a in_o measure_n to_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n you_o cry_v as_o he_o do_v upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o when_o he_o bear_v the_o sin_n and_o transgression_n of_o his_o people_n even_o so_o do_v you_o his_o dear_a child_n in_o your_o measure_n pass_v through_o the_o great_a tribulation_n be_v make_v of_o the_o number_n of_o the_o slay_a of_o the_o lord_n here_o be_v first_o a_o pass_v through_o the_o great_a tribulation_n and_o to_o be_v make_v of_o the_o number_n of_o the_o slay_a of_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v true_o humble_v into_o his_o bless_a will_n in_o the_o deep_a sense_n of_o the_o poverty_n of_o spirit_n there_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n until_o he_o create_v you_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o give_v you_o a_o possession_n of_o his_o bless_a life_n that_o be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n and_o so_o marry_v you_o to_o himself_o in_o his_o own_o righteousness_n which_o he_o give_v you_o for_o to_o be_v your_o wedding_n garment_n and_o now_o this_o love_n of_o god_n constrain_v you_o to_o walk_v in_o all_o strict_a observation_n that_o be_v require_v of_o you_o to_o be_v do_v but_o no_o more_o to_o lean_a upon_o they_o for_o life_n but_o have_v now_o all_o your_o obedience_n accept_v of_o god_n through_o faith_n in_o the_o light_n life_n and_o name_v of_o christ_n in_o who_o you_o now_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o in_o give_v up_o free_o to_o be_v guide_v by_o his_o spirit_n in_o faithfulness_n to_o the_o end_n oh_o you_o ever_o bless_a and_o happy_a people_n who_o do_v witness_n fulfil_v in_o you_o what_o be_v here_o write_v lift_v up_o your_o head_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o almighty_a power_n of_o his_o humble_a meek_n and_o pure_a spirit_n which_o make_v self_n of_o no_o reputation_n but_o through_o your_o obedience_n to_o christ_n jesus_n the_o true_a light_n in_o who_o you_o come_v to_o witness_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v one_o and_o his_o name_n one_o and_o you_o that_o never_o have_v power_n to_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n until_o he_o give_v you_o power_n to_o believe_v you_o be_v one_o in_o the_o lord_n for_o ever_o and_o here_o be_v the_o joyful_a and_o eternal_a unity_n with_o the_o father_n in_o the_o son_n and_o one_o with_o another_o in_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n which_o buy_v we_o with_o his_o ●lood_o which_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n can_v never_o prevail_v against_o and_o all_o you_o my_o ancient_a brethren_n and_o sister_n that_o have_v obtain_v this_o bless_a dominion_n and_o everlasting_a inheritance_n i_o bless_v god_n for_o you_o who_o i_o do_v believe_v will_v take_v care_n to_o answer_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o soul_n as_o before-written_a for_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o young_a and_o tender_a babe_n for_o who_o sake_n i_o have_v this_o concern_v upon_o my_o spirit_n to_o lay_v before_o they_o the_o true_a passage_n into_o the_o footstep_n where_o the_o tribulate_v companion_n have_v travel_v that_o be_v marry_v to_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o have_v upon_o they_o their_o wedding-garment_n that_o they_o may_v not_o come_v short_a that_o be_v upon_o their_o travel_n towards_o the_o same_o inheritance_n in_o christ_n the_o true_a light_n as_o before_o express_v and_o i_o dear_o beseech_v you_o who_o god_n have_v seal_v up_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o your_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n everlasting_a love_n in_o christ_n jesus_n that_o you_o watch_v over_o the_o tender_a and_o tribulate_v one_o and_o in_o what_o possible_a can_v be_v do_v to_o strengthen_v their_o faith_n that_o they_o may_v come_v into_o the_o heavenly_a unity_n with_o the_o father_n in_o the_o son_n and_o sit_v down_o with_o all_o they_o that_o have_v be_v make_v conformable_a to_o christ_n in_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n that_o in_o the_o heavenly_a resurrection_n bless_v and_o everlasting_a peace_n they_o may_v sing_v haleluia_o and_o high_a praise_n to_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n over_o all_o the_o wrath_n that_o be_v in_o the_o child_n of_o man_n which_o will_v come_v to_o a_o end_n and_o vanish_v away_o like_a smoke_n before_o you_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v call_v in_o meekness_n and_o patience_n to_o bear_v his_o name_n in_o righteousness_n in_o the_o sweet_a savory_n spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n over_o all_o bless_a forever_o amen_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n keep_v you_o all_o with_o my_o soul_n faithful_a unto_o the_o end_n be_v the_o breathe_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o brother_n and_o companion_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o patience_n and_o tribulation_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n and_o further_o i_o have_v this_o to_o communicate_v to_o my_o friend_n and_o brethren_n that_o what_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v these_o late_a year_n for_o want_v of_o watchfulness_n to_o be_v guide_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n love_n have_v be_v quench_v in_o many_o that_o offence_n have_v enter_v and_o separation_n follow_v which_o have_v deep_o wound_v my_o spirit_n who_o have_v endeavour_v to_o the_o utmost_a of_o my_o power_n in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o prevent_v such_o proceed_n and_o so_o have_v i_o do_v in_o many_o year_n past_a in_o prevent_v paper_n ready_a to_o be_v print_v from_o be_v publish_v that_o be_v of_o a_o tendency_n to_o quench_v the_o love_n of_o one_o
towards_o another_o and_o when_o ●effery_n bullock_n papess_n be_v publish_v in_o print_n which_o will_v appear_v to_o the_o reader_n of_o a_o tendancy_n as_o to_o the_o breach_n of_o unity_n which_o will_v cause_v the_o enemy_n of_o god_n to_o rejoice_v it_o do_v so_o wound_v my_o spirit_n that_o for_o many_o week_n they_o that_o see_v i_o do_v not_o expect_v that_o i_o will_v continue_v long_o in_o the_o body_n but_o god_n in_o his_o mercy_n restore_v strength_n in_o his_o appoint_a time_n and_o when_o i_o do_v hear_v that_o some_o in_o the_o west_n do_v intend_v to_o publish_v in_o print_n against_o some_o friend_n i_o bear_v my_o testimony_n against_o such_o proceed_n and_o tell_v one_o that_o do_v favour_v what_o be_v intend_v that_o i_o will_v have_v my_o hand_n cut_v off_o before_o i_o will_v exercise_v it_o in_o such_o undertake_n and_o desire_v he_o to_o speak_v to_o w._n r._n that_o he_o will_v not_o proceed_v in_o publish_v any_o thing_n of_o that_o nature_n for_o if_o he_o do_v it_o will_v be_v a_o prejudice_n to_o truth_n and_o will_v produce_v very_o sad_a consequence_n that_o will_v follow_v and_o my_o spirit_n will_v be_v deep_o wound_v as_o it_o be_v this_o day_n through_o these_o proceed_n that_o voluntary_o through_o want_n of_o love_n cast_v away_o the_o judgement_n that_o be_v give_v to_o the_o people_n of_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n to_o keep_v all_o sweet_a and_o savoury_a among_o we_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n as_o a_o inlet_n for_o they_o to_o come_v unto_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o to_o sit_v as_o judge_n and_o trample_v upon_o we_o so_o to_o clear_a my_o conscience_n of_o all_o false_a report_v cast_v upon_o i_o as_o that_o i_o have_v encourage_v what_o be_v bring_v forth_o as_o before_o write_v and_o to_o satisfy_v all_o friend_n in_o god_n i_o have_v labour_v according_a to_o the_o ability_n god_n have_v give_v i_o to_o prevent_v the_o publish_n all_o thing_n of_o that_o nature_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o have_v endeavour_v with_o all_o concern_v that_o i_o can_v meet_v with_o to_o have_v a_o care_n of_o watch_v for_o evil_n lest_o they_o provoke_v one_o another_o to_o wrath_n and_o so_o quench_v the_o love_n but_o rather_o look_v at_o the_o good_a one_o in_o another_o and_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n minister_n to_o preserve_v they_o forth_o of_o any_o weakness_n they_o do_v see_v lie_v near_o to_o attend_v they_o that_o so_o the_o pure_a holy_a spirit_n of_o life_n and_o love_n that_o first_o gather_v we_o into_o itself_o to_o be_v a_o people_n in_o god_n and_o in_o his_o bless_a authority_n to_o reign_v over_o what_o be_v and_o be_v contrary_n to_o his_o bless_a nature_n may_v again_o restore_v where_o it_o be_v want_v in_o the_o universality_n of_o its_o bless_a power_n to_o make_v up_o the_o breach_n and_o to_o restore_v the_o desolate_a one_o in_o cause_v every_o one_o that_o profess_v the_o bless_a truth_n of_o god_n to_o love_v their_o neighbour_n as_o themselves_o and_o so_o to_o do_v unto_o all_o as_o they_o will_v have_v other_o to_o do_v unto_o they_o that_o so_o all_o concern_v in_o the_o exercise_n in_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n that_o seek_v the_o peace_n of_o his_o people_n may_v stand_v as_o saviour_n upon_o mount_n zion_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a comfort_n of_o all_o that_o love_v not_o their_o life_n unto_o death_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n and_o his_o dear_a and_o choose_a people_n in_o the_o meek_a patient_n and_o peaceable_a spirit_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n in_o which_o the_o lord_n keep_v you_o all_o with_o my_o soul_n that_o in_o his_o pure_a and_o peaceable_a dominion_n we_o all_o reign_n and_o throw_v down_o our_o crown_n before_o his_o throne_n and_o all_o unanimous_o sing_v all_o glory_n honour_n praise_n thanksgiving_n and_o dominion_n be_v give_v to_o he_o who_o be_v find_v worthy_a to_o sit_v upon_o his_o throne_n in_o all_o our_o conscience_n christ_n jesus_n the_o true_a light_n and_o hope_v of_o our_o glory_n even_o so_o be_v it_o with_o all_o that_o profess_v his_o bless_a truth_n say_v my_o soul_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n w._n d._n from_o warwick_n the_o 8_o the_o day_n of_o the_o 3_o d_o month_n 1682._o my_o dear_a faithful_a suffer_a brethren_n and_o sister_n in_o bristol_n gloucester_n and_o elsewhere_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o testimony_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n oh_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n you_o bless_a of_o the_o lord_n who_o day_n be_v prolong_v to_o see_v this_o bless_a day_n which_o be_v sound_v in_o your_o ear_n above_o twenty_o year_n by_o past_a and_o have_v count_v you_o worthy_a to_o receive_v this_o bless_a crown_n of_o his_o suffer_a spirit_n for_o all_o you_o that_o free_o resign_v to_o suffer_v for_o his_o name_n in_o true_a sincerity_n shall_v reign_v forever_o with_o he_o in_o eternal_a glory_n therefore_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o beseech_v you_o all_o convince_v of_o god_n bless_a truth_n do_v not_o lend_v your_o ear_n to_o any_o counsel_n in_o you_o or_o without_o you_o that_o will_v cause_v you_o to_o fly_v suffering_n and_o so_o deny_v the_o suffer_a jesus_n before_o man_n for_o if_o you_o do_v you_o know_v it_o be_v write_v than_o he_o will_v deny_v you_o before_o his_o heavenly_a father_n etc._n etc._n but_o all_o you_o choose_v jewel_n that_o so_o love_v the_o lord_n that_o you_o dare_v but_o do_v as_o godly_a daniel_n do_v walk_v with_o your_o god_n as_o at_o other_o time_n with_o the_o hazard_n of_o both_o estate_n liberty_n and_o life_n oh_o bless_a bless_a be_v the_o day_n that_o ever_o the_o lord_n crown_v you_o with_o this_o bless_a frame_n of_o spirit_n in_o receive_v jesus_n to_o be_v your_o guide_n even_o so_o the_o lord_n keep_v you_o and_o lead_v you_o to_o the_o live_a fountain_n of_o live_a water_n which_o in_o the_o light_n be_v always_o open_v in_o you_o give_v not_o way_n to_o your_o own_o thought_n but_o in_o the_o light_n judge_v they_o down_o as_o fast_o as_o they_o appear_v then_o will_v you_o be_v keep_v out_o of_o the_o straightness_n of_o your_o own_o bowel_n in_o the_o heavenly_a enlargedness_n in_o the_o light_n thought_n and_o will_n of_o god_n who_o thought_n be_v good_a and_o not_o evil_a to_o give_v you_o all_o a_o expect_a end_n in_o answer_v all_o the_o desire_n he_o have_v raise_v up_o in_o you_o to_o do_v his_o will_n therefore_o arise_v in_o the_o pure_a peaceable_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n cast_v your_o care_n upon_o he_o he_o will_v arm_v you_o with_o patience_n to_o endure_v the_o tribulation_n which_o will_v cause_v the_o beholder_n to_o admire_v as_o it_o be_v write_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n behold_v the_o patience_n and_o faith_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o will_v overcome_v all_o that_o withstand_v the_o rise_n of_o his_o glory_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o help_n over_o all_o bless_a forever_o where_o be_v the_o rest_n of_o your_o tribulated_a brother_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o patience_n in_o christ_n jesus_n w._n d._n warwick_z the_o 17_o the_o of_o the_o 5_o the_o month_n 1682._o my_o ancient_a friend_n 1684_o edward_n nightingale_n who_o the_o lord_n count_v worthy_a to_o receive_v his_o bless_a truth_n with_o many_o in_o that_o city_n and_o county_n when_o the_o lord_n send_v forth_o his_o servant_n and_o call_v i_o to_o forsake_v wife_n and_o child_n and_o to_o give_v up_o my_o life_n daily_o into_o his_o will_n to_o endure_v stripe_n and_o bruise_n in_o many_o tumult_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o faithful_a brethren_n who_o love_v not_o our_o life_n to_o death_n for_o your_o sake_n to_o gather_v thou_o and_o all_o that_o receive_v the_o truth_n that_o you_o may_v enjoy_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o among_o many_o other_o we_o count_v thou_o worthy_a to_o receive_v his_o servant_n that_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o heavenly_a unity_n in_o the_o truth_n for_o which_o both_o thou_o and_o i_o with_o many_o of_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n be_v put_v into_o prison_n as_o many_o of_o his_o servant_n be_v this_o day_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o bless_a presence_n of_o god_n keep_v and_o do_v keep_v they_o that_o true_o fear_v his_o name_n in_o sweet_a unity_n and_o peace_n in_o himself_o and_o one_o with_o another_o to_o their_o everlasting_a comfort_n and_o to_o the_o confound_a the_o enemy_n of_o god_n to_o behold_v their_o steadfast_a stand_n and_o entire_a union_n to_o bear_v their_o faithful_a testimony_n in_o whatever_o they_o be_v or_o be_v call_v unto_o for_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n which_o do_v not_o only_o confound_v god_n
enemy_n but_o many_o be_v convince_v and_o receive_v the_o truth_n in_o the_o love_n of_o it_o in_o behold_v the_o unity_n of_o faithful_a friend_n to_o their_o everlasting_a comfort_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n forever_o which_o cause_v my_o soul_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o faithful_a labourer_n to_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o blessing_n the_o travel_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o give_v we_o to_o see_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n ●n_o h●s_a vineyard_n and_o the_o peace_n and_o unity_n of_o his_o people_n but_o of_o late_o i_o have_v hear_v that_o thou_o my_o ancient_a friend_n edward_n nightingale_n and_o john_n cox_n with_o some_o other_o in_o that_o city_n do_v meet_v in_o a_o separate_a spirit_n from_o the_o rest_n of_o friend_n in_o that_o city_n which_o cast_v a_o stumbling-block_n in_o the_o way_n of_o many_o and_o instead_o of_o gather_v people_n to_o receive_v the_o truth_n you_o scatter_v and_o drive_v they_o away_o and_o give_v great_a advantage_n to_o they_o that_o watch_v for_o evil_n and_o be_v of_o a_o bad_a savour_n and_o a_o wound_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o they_o that_o true_o fear_v the_o lord_n i_o can_v true_o say_v that_o your_o meeting_n in_o that_o separate_a spirit_n which_o be_v such_o a_o evil_a savour_n in_o the_o nation_n have_v be_v and_o be_v more_o affliction_n to_o i_o than_o all_o persecution_n and_o imprisonment_n i_o have_v endure_v unto_o this_o day_n therefore_o i_o entreat_v and_o beseech_v thou_o my_o ancient_a friend_n edward_n nightingale_n with_o all_o that_o meet_v in_o the_o separation_n from_o the_o rest_n of_o friend_n in_o the_o city_n to_o turn_v your_o mind_n to_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n in_o you_o that_o will_v let_v you_o see_v you_o have_v not_o do_v well_o and_o with_o it_o judge_v that_o which_o have_v lead_v you_o to_o separate_a from_o meet_v with_o friend_n and_o return_v to_o meet_v with_o friend_n in_o the_o city_n in_o the_o sweet_a concord_n love_n and_o unity_n in_o the_o life_n of_o the_o bless_a truth_n as_o in_o the_o day_n of_o old_a and_o year_n past_a of_o which_o i_o be_o a_o witness_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o faithful_a friend_n that_o in_o all_o our_o meeting_n whether_o in_o the_o prison_n or_o in_o the_o city_n we_o never_o want_v the_o sweet_a appearance_n of_o christ_n our_o life_n in_o we_o and_o among_o we_o according_a to_o his_o promise_n and_o our_o comfort_n then_o and_o so_o be_v it_o now_o with_o all_o that_o meet_v in_o his_o name_n and_o unity_n with_o his_o people_n as_o we_o do_v in_o those_o day_n which_o be_v many_o year_n before_o the_o enemy_n can_v get_v any_o entrance_n to_o make_v a_o breach_n among_o they_o that_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n bless_a truth_n and_o to_o draw_v some_o into_o a_o self_n separation_n as_o he_o have_v do_v you_o and_o too_o many_o elsewhere_o for_o i_o do_v assure_v you_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o your_o soul_n for_o you_o shall_v not_o have_v separate_v but_o have_v keep_v your_o place_n among_o friend_n and_o not_o have_v take_v offence_n because_o friend_n see_v there_o may_v be_v some_o service_n for_o truth_n in_o meet_v twice_o on_o the_o first_o day_n it_o be_v very_o like_a in_o that_o city_n some_o that_o have_v a_o love_n to_o truth_n may_v get_v a_o opportunity_n to_o come_v to_o one_o of_o the_o meeting_n it_o be_v very_o much_o to_o i_o how_o you_o let_v the_o enemy_n get_v over_o you_o as_o to_o cause_v you_o to_o separate_a from_o friend_n which_o if_o you_o have_v keep_v your_o place_n in_o meet_v with_o friend_n you_o in_o time_n may_v have_v see_v a_o service_n in_o meet_v twice_o a_o day_n as_o well_o as_o they_o for_o you_o may_v be_v sure_a that_o separation_n neither_o restore_v any_o to_o love_v the_o truth_n neither_o gather_v any_o to_o god_n but_o rather_o scatter_v and_o drive_v away_o some_o that_o be_v gather_v in_o love_n to_o truth_n by_o the_o painful_a and_o faithful_a labourer_n that_o be_v true_o send_v of_o the_o lord_n as_o be_v before_o write_v therefore_o in_o the_o earning_n of_o tender_a bowel_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o you_o i_o once_o more_o beseech_v you_o that_o you_o in_o humiliation_n wait_v in_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n he_o will_v let_v you_o see_v how_o the_o enemy_n lead_v you_o from_o the_o light_n out_o of_o your_o place_n when_o you_o separate_v from_o meet_v with_o friend_n and_o in_o yield_a obedience_n to_o the_o light_n it_o will_v bring_v you_o into_o your_o place_n again_o to_o meet_v with_o friend_n to_o your_o comfort_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o my_o heart_n here_o send_v unto_o you_o but_o if_o you_o reject_v the_o council_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o in_o his_o love_n i_o be_o move_v to_o send_v these_o line_n unto_o you_o then_o shall_v i_o lament_v your_o condition_n because_o of_o the_o evil_a consequence_n your_o separation_n will_v produce_v to_o your_o sorrow_n and_o wound_v many_o god_n will_v not_o have_v wound_v for_o which_o you_o must_v give_v a_o account_n and_o before_o you_o lay_v down_o your_o head_n in_o peace_n you_o will_v remember_v i_o who_o have_v not_o hide_v from_o you_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o lord_n w._n d._n warwick_n the_o 21_o sy_n day_n of_o the_o 11_o the_o month_n 1684._o a_o general_n epistle_n to_o friend_n 1686_o from_o that_o ancient_a servant_n of_o christ_n william_n dewsbury_n my_o dear_a friend_n and_o brethren_n who_o be_v call_v forth_o of_o the_o world_n and_o pluck_v as_o brand_v out_o of_o the_o fire_n by_o the_o heavenly_a power_n of_o god_n and_o have_v convince_v you_o of_o his_o everlasting_a truth_n in_o the_o light_n of_o jesus_n christ_n my_o dear_a friend_n as_o have_v you_o receive_v the_o truth_n in_o some_o measure_n watch_n and_o pray_v and_o believe_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n that_o his_o power_n you_o may_v feel_v in_o the_o heavenly_a inspiration_n of_o his_o bless_a spirit_n to_o lay_v judgement_n to_o the_o line_n and_o righteousness_n to_o the_o plummet_n that_o all_o that_o be_v not_o obedient_a to_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v keep_v down_o and_o bury_v in_o the_o heavenly_a baptism_n under_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n as_o it_o be_v and_o be_v with_o all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o have_v receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o death_n in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v have_v no_o confidence_n in_o ourselves_o but_o alone_o trust_v in_o the_o live_a god_n which_o will_v keep_v you_o all_o in_o the_o sweet_a season_v savoury_a spirit_n of_o life_n in_o all_o your_o word_n trade_n and_o deal_n among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n then_o will_v you_o be_v manifest_a and_o know_v to_o all_o people_n to_o be_v the_o salt_n of_o the_o earth_n who_o retain_v the_o savour_n of_o the_o heavenly_a life_n in_o the_o bless_a truth_n in_o you_o that_o every_o one_o according_a to_o your_o measure_n may_v be_v feel_v upon_o all_o occasion_n continual_o stream_v forth_o in_o the_o savoury_a spirit_n of_o life_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o your_o own_o family_n and_o the_o city_n of_o god_n who_o over_o all_o be_v bless_v forever_o and_o my_o dear_a friend_n i_o desire_v all_o to_o be_v watchful_a that_o not_o any_o come_v short_a of_o what_o be_v require_v of_o they_o both_o ruler_n of_o family_n and_o parent_n of_o child_n while_o you_o have_v a_o day_n to_o be_v with_o they_o call_v your_o family_n together_o to_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o his_o name_n certain_o the_o lord_n will_v answer_v the_o end_n of_o your_o endeavour_n in_o cause_v the_o savoury_a life_n to_o stream_n through_o you_o to_o season_v your_o servant_n and_o child_n that_o the_o church_n of_o god_n may_v be_v in_o every_o particular_a family_n and_o habitation_n of_o his_o people_n great_a be_v t●e_v concern_v upon_o my_o spirit_n for_o the_o child_n of_o all_o that_o profess_v the_o bless_a truth_n of_o god_n that_o all_o parent_n may_v stand_v i●_n their_o place_n to_o bring_v up_o their_o child_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n while_o they_o be_v in_o their_o minority_n and_o tender_a year_n and_o under_o their_o tuishion_n not_o to_o be_v too_o indulgent_a to_o they_o in_o suffer_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n to_o rule_v in_o they_o to_o have_v their_o own_o will_n and_o to_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n and_o to_o connive_v at_o their_o child_n instead_o of_o reprove_v of_o they_o and_o cross_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n in_o they_o and_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v content_a with_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v
have_v cause_v many_o a_o sorrowful_a heart_n and_o give_v cause_n to_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n to_o rejoice_v which_o have_v be_v a_o great_a exercise_n and_o trouble_v to_o i_o then_o all_o the_o sharp_a persecution_n and_o imprisonment_n i_o have_v endure_v for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o testimony_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o in_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n i_o beseech_v and_o entreat_v you_o all_o who_o have_v be_v or_o be_v concern_v in_o what_o be_v before_o write_v let_v the_o love_n of_o god_n so_o abound_v that_o in_o it_o all_o labour_n for_o peace_n and_o unity_n in_o christ_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n who_o in_o love_n lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n and_o call_v many_o of_o his_o child_n in_o our_o age_n to_o give_v up_o their_o life_n in_o the_o hea●_n of_o the_o day_n week_n month_n and_o 〈◊〉_d to_o gather_v enemy_n unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o 〈…〉_z with_o god_n therefore_o wait_v for_o the_o heavenly_a wisdom_n to_o bear_v one_o with_o another_o that_o if_o any_o who_o be_v conscientious_a to_o god_n and_o blameless_a in_o their_o conversation_n have_v a_o concern_n upon_o their_o spirit_n to_o declare_v in_o public_a assembly_n the_o truth_n to_o edify_v the_o people_n i_o beseech_v you_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n that_o not_o any_o through_o disaffection_n show_v at_o least_o any_o public_a opposition_n but_o rather_o speak_v to_o the_o party_n in_o private_a if_o there_o be_v any_o occasion_n for_o he_o to_o be_v speak_v to_o so_o will_v the_o enemy_n be_v prevent_v of_o cast_v a_o stumble_a block_n in_o the_o way_n of_o tender_a spirit_a people_n that_o come_v in_o love_n to_o be_v comfort_v in_o the_o meeting_n and_o in_o so_o do_v it_o will_v cause_v love_n and_o unity_n to_o abound_v among_o friend_n that_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n all_o may_v be_v restore_v that_o have_v be_v scatter_v and_o bring_v again_o into_o unity_n to_o meet_v all_o together_o in_o the_o everlasting_a truth_n to_o feel_v the_o healer_n of_o breach_n to_o reign_v who_o be_v the_o restorer_n of_o the_o desolate_a exalt_v in_o his_o kingdom_n in_o all_o your_o heart_n to_o offe●_n up_o a_o peace-offering_a in_o pass_v by_o all_o offence_n that_o have_v cause_v dis-union_n and_o to_o bind_v you_o all_o up_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o everlasting_a peace_n to_o meet_v all_o together_o who_o profess_v god_n bless_a truth_n to_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n all_o as_o one_o and_o one_o as_o all_o while_o we_o be_v here_o in_o these_o mortal_a body_n and_o forever_o when_o time_n here_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o even_o so_o be_v it_o with_o you_o all_o say_v my_o soul_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o who_o be_v my_o prayer_n that_o all_o may_v be_v accomplish_v as_o above_o write_v until_o it_o be_v so_o with_o you_o i_o shall_v remain_v your_o exercise_v brother_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o patience_n and_o tribulation_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n william_n dewsbury_n my_o dear_a friend_n through_o the_o sharp_a persecution_n that_o be_v pass_v through_o in_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o day_n and_o many_o long_a imprisonment_n be_v nineteen_o year_n a_o prisoner_n in_o this_o town_n of_o warwick_n and_o four_o of_o they_o be_v keep_v close_a prisoner_n it_o have_v please_v god_n to_o suffer_v my_o health_n to_o be_v impair_v that_o many_o time_n i_o be_o force_v to_o rest_v two_o or_o three_o time_n in_o go_v to_o the_o meeting_n in_o the_o town_n not_o be_v of_o ability_n of_o body_n to_o travel_v as_o in_o year_n past_a i_o do_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n visit_v you_o with_o this_o epistle_n desire_v it_o may_v be_v careful_o read_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o assembly_n of_o his_o people_n that_o peace_n and_o eternal_a unity_n may_v be_v among_o you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n give_v forth_o in_o the_o move_n of_o the_o peaceable_a spirit_n and_o word_n of_o reconciliation_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o be_v my_o prayer_n that_o all_o convince_v may_v wait_v to_o be_v make_v of_o the_o number_n of_o the_o slay_a of_o the_o lord_n and_o conformable_a to_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n that_o they_o may_v witness_v his_o quicken_a power_n to_o raise_v they_o up_o in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o life_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o gate_n of_o zion_n to_o dwell_v in_o the_o city_n of_o new_a jerusalem_n where_o peace_n be_v within_o her_o gate_n and_o quietness_n among_o all_o that_o have_v their_o habitation_n therein_o have_v salvation_n for_o wall_n and_o bulwark_n and_o be_v the_o bless_a of_o the_o lord_n preserve_v by_o he_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n forever_o amen_n w._n d._n warwick_n the_o four_o of_o the_o 10_o month_n 1686._o these_o follow_a epistle_n be_v find_v in_o manuscript_n without_o date_n to_o all_o you_o proud_a priest_n that_o dare_v to_o add_v your_o wisdom_n to_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n know_v this_o as_o from_o he_o that_o he_o be_v come_v to_o lay_v open_a your_o deceit_n and_o the_o conjure_a deceive_a invention_n of_o your_o own_o brain_n which_o you_o sell_v for_o so_o much_o in_o the_o year_n to_o maintain_v you_o in_o pride_n and_o lust_n for_o to_o eat_v of_o the_o fat_a and_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o fine_a of_o the_o wool_n and_o so_o deceive_v the_o simple_a and_o lead_v they_o on_o in_o blindness_n and_o darkness_n in_o make_v people_n believe_v the_o invention_n of_o their_o own_o brain_n to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n as_o in_o take_v part_n of_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o word_n jesus_n and_o add_v to_o it_o the_o invention_n of_o their_o own_o wisdom_n branch_a it_o into_o doctrine_n reason_n uses_n help_n and_o motive_n according_a as_o their_o fancy_n guide_v they_o and_o then_o take_v the_o pure_a testimony_n of_o jesus_n to_o prove_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o their_o conjure_v deceive_a invention_n though_o the_o scripture_n tell_v you_o that_o no_o prophecy_n be_v of_o any_o private_a interpretation_n for_o the_o prophecy_n come_v not_o by_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n speak_v as_o they_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o say_v john_n in_o the_o revelation_n i_o see_v in_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n a_o book_n write_v within_o and_o on_o the_o back_n side_n seal_v with_o seven_o seal_n and_o i_o see_v a_o strong_a angel_n proclaim_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n who_o be_v worthy_a to_o open_v the_o book_n and_o loose_v the_o seal_n thereof_o and_o no_o man_n in_o heaven_n or_o in_o earth_n or_o under_o the_o earth_n be_v able_a to_o open_v the_o book_n or_o look_v thereon_o now_o when_o john_n see_v that_o the_o mystery_n of_o salvation_n be_v hide_v from_o all_o creature_n he_o weep_v much_o because_o none_o be_v find_v worthy_a to_o open_v the_o book_n neither_o to_o look_v thereon_o and_o one_o of_o the_o elder_n say_v to_o john_n weep_v not_o behold_v the_o lion_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n of_o the_o root_n of_o david_n have_v prevail_v to_o open_v the_o book_n and_o loose_v the_o seal_n thereof_o and_o have_v reveal_v his_o mind_n to_o his_o servant_n that_o obey_v his_o counsel_n to_o he_o be_v all_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n for_o evermore_o oh_o cease_v thou_o vain_a man_n from_o add_v thy_o wisdom_n in_o open_v the_o seal_n in_o tell_v poor_a ignorant_a people_n what_o mean_v the_o scripture_n by_o thy_o study_a sermon_n and_o exposition_n which_o be_v the_o invention_n of_o thy_o own_o brain_n and_o put_v word_n into_o the_o mouth_n of_o poor_a ignorant_a people_n to_o sing_v praise_n to_o the_o most_o high_a god_n for_o there_o be_v none_o can_v sing_v but_o the_o ransom_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o they_o return_v to_o zion_n with_o joy_n and_o sing_v and_o everlasting_a joy_n be_v upon_o their_o head_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v if_o any_o be_v afflict_a let_v he_o pray_v if_o any_o be_v merry_a let_v he_o sing_v oh_o therefore_o come_v down_o you_o vain_a proud_a man_n that_o call_v your_o tradition_n the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o cause_v the_o people_n to_o err_v by_o your_o lie_n and_o by_o your_o lightness_n and_o i_o send_v they_o not_o neither_o command_v they_o therefore_o they_o do_v not_o profit_v this_o people_n at_o all_o say_v the_o lord_n hear_v what_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o you_o i_o testify_v to_o every_o man_n that_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o prophecy_n of_o this_o book_n if_o any_o man_n add_v unto_o these_o thing_n god_n shall_v add_v to_o he_o the_o plague_n that_o be_v write_v
their_o work_n then_o shall_v the_o child_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v know_v and_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n shall_v fall_v before_o they_o from_o a_o lover_n of_o your_o soul_n who_o desire_v it_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n will_v it_o may_v not_o be_v lay_v to_o your_o charge_n what_o you_o have_v do_v to_o he_o who_o write_v his_o name_n william_n de●sbery_n my_o dear_a friend_n that_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o bless_a truth_n all_o wait_n in_o the_o light_n that_o you_o may_v true_o experience_n christ_n in_o you_o baptise_v you_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o fire_n render_v vengeance_n upon_o all_o in_o you_o that_o know_v he_o not_o and_o obey_v not_o the_o gospel_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o so_o you_o will_v come_v to_o witness_v you_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o the_o slay_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o conformable_a to_o he_o in_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n and_o you_o that_o be_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o your_o miserable_a and_o lose_a estate_n wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n weep_v and_o seek_v the_o lord_n your_o god_n ask_v the_o way_n to_o zion_n with_o your_o face_n thither-ward_n until_o the_o lord_n cause_n your_o soul_n to_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o they_o that_o hear_v his_o voice_n live_v but_o not_o in_o themselves_o not_o to_o themselves_o but_o the_o life_n you_o then_o live_v be_v christ_n in_o you_o and_o you_o in_o he_o oh_o bless_a be_v you_o that_o witness_n what_o be_v here_o write_v for_o you_o be_v the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n who_o abhor_v yourselves_o and_o admire_v the_o lord_n with_o all_o his_o saint_n in_o who_o he_o be_v admire_v oh_o praise_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o his_o dear_a child_n for_o his_o wonderful_a work_n in_o lead_v you_o in_o his_o narrow_a way_n and_o through_o his_o strait_a gate_n which_o so_o few_o find_v the_o lord_n keep_v you_o by_o his_o mighty_a power_n that_o you_o may_v contend_v for_o the_o faith_n and_o keep_v it_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v deliver_v unto_o you_o his_o saint_n that_o through_o faith_n you_o may_v have_v victory_n over_o your_o own_o will_n and_o over_o the_o world_n with_o all_o the_o pomp_n pride_n and_o pleasure_n of_o it_o and_o so_o delight_v in_o the_o daily_a cross_n to_o be_v the_o well_o season_a savoury_a people_n in_o all_o your_o word_n and_o work_n to_o glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n even_o so_o be_v it_o with_o you_o be_v the_o prayer_n of_o your_o ever_o love_v brother_n william_n dewsbery_n w._n d._n desire_v this_o to_o be_v send_v among_o his_o ancient_a friend_n in_o yorkshire_n to_o be_v read_v in_o their_o meeting_n this_o which_o be_v here_o write_v be_v to_o you_o that_o say_v you_o be_v in_o commission_n to_o do_v justice_n in_o the_o county_n of_o northampton_n and_o profess_v yourselves_o to_o be_v minister_n of_o justice_n the_o evil-doer_n to_o punish_v and_o the_o oppress_v to_o set_v free_a from_o under_o the_o power_n of_o those_o that_o oppress_v they_o this_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n require_v of_o you_o as_o you_o will_v eternal_o answer_v before_o he_o that_o you_o faithful_o walk_v according_a to_o what_o you_o profess_v and_o judge_v with_o righteous_a judgement_n the_o cause_n bring_v before_o you_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n for_o he_o that_o respect_v person_n commit_v sin_n and_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o law_n as_o a_o transgressor_n and_o this_o be_v require_v that_o when_o you_o be_v meet_v together_o that_o you_o cause_n to_o be_v bring_v before_o you_o all_o that_o have_v inform_v against_o i_o who_o to_o you_o be_v know_v by_o name_n william_n dewsbury_n that_o it_o may_v be_v prove_v what_o the_o blasphemy_n be_v for_o which_o thomas_n pentellow_n in_o wilbey_n say_v he_o send_v i_o unto_o prison_n on_o suspicion_n of_o and_o it_o be_v require_v that_o you_o cause_n to_o come_v before_o you_o all_o that_o have_v give_v evidence_n against_o my_o companion_n in_o tribulation_n and_o in_o the_o kingdom_n and_o patience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o you_o have_v cast_v into_o prison_n with_o i_o gather_v together_o as_o be_v require_v and_o see_v if_o your_o god_n who_o you_o serve_v that_o lead_v you_o to_o do_v what_o you_o have_v do_v will_v appear_v with_o you_o and_o justify_v you_o in_o your_o action_n and_o clear_v you_o of_o cruelty_n and_o oppression_n which_o if_o your_o god_n can_v clear_v you_o obey_v he_o no_o long_o as_o you_o have_v do_v in_o abuse_v your_o power_n to_o hide_v your_o sin_n for_o if_o you_o do_v this_o scripture_n will_v be_v fulfil_v on_o you_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prosper_v this_o be_v require_v that_o you_o bring_v your_o deed_n to_o the_o light_n and_o if_o they_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o light_n let_v the_o ancient_n of_o day_n who_o give_v judgement_n to_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a judge_v you_o and_o your_o god_n that_o lead_v you_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o while_o you_o have_v time_n turn_v to_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n that_o show_v you_o the_o secret_a evil_n of_o your_o heart_n and_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n on_o the_o lord_n god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o judgement_n that_o if_o it_o be_v his_o good_a pleasure_n he_o may_v give_v you_o repentance_n unto_o life_n lest_o you_o perish_v in_o your_o disobedience_n but_o if_o you_o abuse_v your_o power_n as_o you_o have_v do_v in_o cast_v into_o prison_n and_o there_o keep_v they_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n who_o you_o never_o yet_o prove_v have_v transgress_v any_o law_n no_o more_o than_o pilate_n can_v prove_v against_o jesus_n then_o by_o your_o fruit_n you_o will_v prove_v yourselves_o to_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o cain_n who_o be_v a_o vagabond_n and_o have_v no_o habitation_n and_o dwell_n in_o the_o only_a true_a god_n and_o so_o persecute_v the_o righteous_a seed_n as_o you_o have_v do_v and_o if_o you_o so_o continue_v no_o withstand_v all_o reproof_n then_o read_v your_o portion_n proverb_n 29.1_o he_o that_o have_v be_v often_o reprove_v and_o harden_v his_o neck_n shall_v sudden_o be_v destroy_v and_o that_o without_o remedy_n he_o that_o have_v a_o ear_n to_o haer_fw-mi let_v he_o hear_v i_o who_o to_o you_o be_o know_v by_o the_o nam●_n before-written_a be_v move_v to_o send_v this_o to_o you_o which_o truth_n you_o shall_v know_v when_o the_o day_n shall_v declare_v you_o have_v i_o imprison_v for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ._n w._n d._n dear_a friend_n and_o brethren_n 1688_o i_o do_v not_o know_v until_o this_o last_o night_n but_o that_o i_o shall_v have_v be_v with_o you_o at_o the_o yearly_o meet_v but_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o visit_v i_o with_o my_o ancient_a distemper_n which_o have_v accompany_v i_o many_o year_n in_o prison_n and_o since_o i_o be_v release_v the_o distemper_n be_v so_o sharp_a upon_o i_o as_o to_o sense_n this_o last_o night_n that_o i_o do_v not_o know_v i_o shall_v have_v live_v to_o see_v another_o day_n but_o cry_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o order_v and_o clear_v my_o way_n to_o go_v into_o the_o country_n so_o i_o can_v be_v with_o you_o at_o this_o yearly_o meet_v but_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o assist_v you_o with_o his_o bless_a power_n and_o heavenly_a life_n to_o bring_v in_o the_o scatter_a one_o to_o their_o everlasting_a comfort_n and_o his_o glory_n forever_o amen_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o with_o you_o be_v the_o prayer_n of_o your_o love_a brother_n william_n dwesbury_n london_n the_o 30_o of_o the_o ●th_v month_n 1688._o a_o index_n the_o word_n of_o the_o live_a god_n to_o his_o church_n page_n 1_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o thou_o oliver_z cromwell_n p._n 4._o the_o mighty_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v come_v pag._n 8._o dear_a friend_n servant_n and_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n pag._n 16._o to_o all_o saint_n and_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n pag._n 21._o dear_a friend_n m●et_v often_o together_o pag._n 23._o my_o dear_a friend_n this_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n pag._n 24._o the_o iscover●y_n of_o the_o great_a enmity_n of_o the_o serpent_n pag._n 26._o to_o all_o you_o that_o rule_n in_o england_n pag._n 57_o a_o true_a testimony_n from_o the_o prisoner_n in_o northampton_n pag._n 67._o a_o true_a prophecy_n of_o the_o mighty_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n pag._n 90._o christ_n exalt_v pag._n 115._o the_o mighty_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n pag._n 156._o dear_a friend_n brethren_n and_o sister_n pag._n 167._o dear_a friend_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n walk_v pag._n 174._o to_o all_o nation_n kindred_n language_n pag._n