lay_v up_o for_o i_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n of_o their_o testimony_n there_o be_v a_o secret_a hope_n raise_v up_o in_o i_o 35â—_n to_o wait_v for_o his_o come_n there_o i_o wait_v till_o the_o administration_n of_o john_n and_o i_o witness_v that_o of_o all_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n there_o be_v none_o great_a than_o john_n for_o he_o be_v a_o burn_a and_o a_o shine_a light_n who_o discover_v more_o of_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n in_o i_o in_o his_o administration_n and_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o condition_n be_v more_o manifest_a and_o the_o cry_n of_o my_o condemn_a soul_n be_v great_a and_o can_v not_o be_v satisfy_v but_o breathe_v and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n 24.27_o to_o say_v i_o free_o through_o his_o blood_n or_o i_o perish_v for_o ever_o and_o in_o this_o condemn_a estate_n i_o lie_v wait_v for_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n jesus_n who_o in_o the_o appoint_a time_n of_o the_o father_n appear_v to_o my_o soul_n as_o the_o lightning_n from_o the_o east_n to_o the_o west_n and_o my_o dead_a soul_n hear_v his_o voice_n 5.25_o and_o by_o his_o voice_n be_v make_v to_o live_v who_o create_v i_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o seal_v i_o up_o in_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n of_o life_n 2.13_o with_o his_o blood_n then_o i_o witness_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n 1.3_o and_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n 55.3_o and_o i_o witness_v according_a to_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n 5.14_o death_n reign_v over_o all_o from_o adam_n to_o moses_n .12_o and_o moses_n until_o the_o prophet_n and_o the_o prophet_n until_o john_n and_o from_o this_o day_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n suffer_v violence_n and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n there_o be_v no_o rest_n to_o the_o soul_n till_o christ_n be_v manifest_a and_o this_o the_o scripture_n witness_v and_o i_o witness_v these_o scripture_n fulfil_v in_o i_o in_o the_o year_n according_a to_o the_o accost_n 1645._o 9_o the_o witness_n that_o stand_v before_o the_o god_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o have_v power_n to_o plague_v the_o earth_n have_v finish_v their_o testimony_n the_o beast_n ascend_v out_o of_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n and_o make_v war_n against_o they_o and_o kill_v they_o and_o their_o dead_a body_n lay_v in_o the_o street_n of_o the_o great_a city_n spiritual_a sodom_n and_o egypt_n where_o our_o lord_n be_v crucify_a and_o this_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v in_o i_o in_o the_o year_n according_a to_o account_n 1648._o 11.31_o then_o kindred_n tongue_n and_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earthmade_a merry_a over_o the_o witness_n and_o i_o see_v the_o abomination_n that_o make_v desolate_a which_o be_v speak_v of_o by_o daniel_n the_o prophet_n stand_v in_o the_o holy_a place_n where_o it_o ought_v not_o and_o then_o be_v i_o lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n into_o the_o wilderness_n and_o tempt_v of_o the_o devil_n that_o the_o scripture_n may_v be_v fulfil_v luke_n 4.1_o in_o that_o day_n and_o hour_n of_o temptation_n which_o be_v in_o the_o time_n as_o the_o line_n follow_v give_v testimony_n i_o witness_v these_o scripture_n fulfil_v in_o i_o of_o paul_n condition_n wherein_o he_o complain_v as_o i_o then_o do_v 24._o who_o find_v a_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n that_o when_o i_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o i_o the_o sense_n of_o which_o cause_v i_o to_o cry_v oh_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o as_o i_o be_v cry_v to_o the_o lord_n to_o free_v i_o from_o the_o burden_n i_o groan_v under_o 12.9_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v unto_o i_o say_v my_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o thou_o i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o and_o by_o the_o power_n of_o this_o word_n i_o be_v arm_v with_o patience_n to_o wait_v in_o his_o counsel_n groan_v under_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o day_n and_o hour_n of_o temptation_n until_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o manifest_v his_o power_n to_o free_v i_o which_o be_v in_o the_o year_n according_a to_o the_o account_n 1651._o 11.11_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n from_o god_n enter_v into_o the_o witness_n and_o they_o stand_v upon_o their_o foot_n then_o great_a fear_n fall_v upon_o all_o that_o see_v they_o and_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n be_v open_v in_o heaven_n and_o i_o see_v in_o the_o temple_n the_o ark_n of_o his_o testament_n and_o there_o be_v lightning_n voice_n 19_o thunder_n earthquake_n and_o great_a hail_n then_o mystery_n babylon_n the_o great_a 8._o the_o mother_n of_o harlot_n and_o the_o abomination_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o make_v all_o nation_n drink_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o her_o fornication_n she_o be_v discover_v in_o i_o and_o god_n remember_v she_o when_o the_o mighty_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n power_n be_v manifest_a upon_o she_o 8._o jesus_n christ_n be_v reveal_v from_o heaven_n in_o flame_a fire_n pour_v vial_n of_o wrath_n upon_o she_o and_o render_v vengeance_n upon_o all_o in_o i_o that_o know_v he_o not_o and_o disobey_v his_o gospel_n and_o purge_v away_o the_o filthy_a nature_n that_o do_v i_o embodage_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n 4.4_o and_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o burn_a so_o through_o the_o righteous_a law_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n i_o be_v make_v free_a 8.2_o and_o be_o from_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o through_o these_o great_a tribulation_n my_o garment_n be_v wash_v and_o make_v white_a in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n 20.6_o who_o have_v lead_v i_o through_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o city_n into_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n where_o there_o be_v nothing_o enter_v that_o work_v abomination_n or_o make_v a_o lie_n but_o what_o be_v write_v in_o the_o lamb_n book_n of_o life_n where_o my_o soul_n now_o feed_v upon_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n which_o i_o have_v so_o long_o hunger_v and_o thirst_v after_o that_o stand_v in_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n where_o there_o be_v no_o more_o curse_v not_o night_n but_o the_o lord_n god_n and_o the_o lamb_n be_v my_o light_n and_o life_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o i_o witness_v i_o be_o regenerate_v and_o bear_v again_o of_o the_o immortal_a seed_n and_o have_v partake_v on_o the_o first_o resurrection_n on_o who_o the_o second_o death_n have_v no_o power_n and_o this_o i_o declare_v to_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n in_o england_n and_o all_o that_o dwell_v upon_o the_o earth_n 54.13_o that_o god_n alone_o be_v the_o teacher_n of_o his_o people_n and_o have_v give_v to_o every_o one_o a_o measure_n of_o grace_n 2.11_o which_o be_v the_o light_n that_o come_v from_o christ_n that_o check_n and_o reprove_v for_o sin_n in_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o all_o that_o wait_v in_o that_o light_n which_o come_v from_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n for_o the_o power_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o destroy_v sin_n and_o to_o guide_v they_o in_o obedience_n to_o the_o light_n so_o shall_v they_o come_v to_o know_v the_o only_a true_a god_n and_o father_n of_o light_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 14.6_o who_o be_v the_o way_n to_o he_o and_o this_o i_o witness_v to_o all_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o the_o knowledge_n of_o eternal_a life_n i_o come_v not_o to_o by_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o scripture_n nor_o hear_v man_n speak_v of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n i_o come_v to_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o eternal_a rest_n they_o testify_v it_o in_o christ_n by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 5._o the_o lion_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n who_o alone_o be_v find_v worthy_a to_o open_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o book_n and_o i_o witness_v none_o else_o can_v 1.13_o for_o he_o alone_o open_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o book_n in_o i_o and_o seal_v it_o up_o to_o my_o soul_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n according_a to_o his_o own_o promise_n 54.13_o i_o will_v bind_v up_o the_o testimony_n and_o seal_v the_o law_n among_o my_o disciple_n and_o i_o will_v write_v my_o law_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o put_v my_o spirit_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o they_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o i_o neither_o shall_v they_o need_v to_o teach_v every_o man_n his_o neighbour_n and_o every_o man_n his_o brother_n for_o all_o shall_v know_v i_o from_o the_o least_o of_o they_o to_o the_o great_a for_o i_o will_v be_v merciful_a to_o their_o vnrighteousness_n and_o their_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n will_v i_o remember_v no_o more_o and_o all_o my_o child_n shall_v be_v teach_v of_o i_o say_v the_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 â—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
40th_o page_n thou_o say_v of_o those_o in_o scorn_n call_v quaker_n thou_o can_v safe_o say_v they_o deny_v the_o benefit_n that_o come_v to_o the_o church_n by_o christ_n suffering_n in_o that_o flesh_n that_o he_o receive_v from_o the_o virgin_n mary_n or_o else_o deny_v it_o to_o bâ—_n a_o real_a body_n of_o flesh_n and_o so_o make_v it_o but_o a_o type_n and_o a_o figure_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o saint_n who_o be_v his_o true_a real_a body_n which_o he_o now_o suffer_v in_o and_o by_o his_o suffering_n make_v satisfaction_n for_o they_o make_v the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o none_o effect_n reply_v the_o miserable_a worm_n that_o un-covenant_n themselves_o and_o un-christ_n themselves_o who_o deny_v christ_n the_o light_n thou_o be_v find_v to_o be_v one_o who_o in_o thy_o dark_a mind_n art_n work_v abomination_n and_o make_v lie_v which_o thou_o have_v publish_v to_o the_o world_n in_o thy_o book_n and_o thy_o place_n thou_o may_v read_v â—s_a be_v record_v rev._n 21.27_o and_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o accusation_n record_v in_o the_o 40th_o page_n we_o witness_v against_o and_o for_o the_o simple_a sake_n declare_v as_o follow_v that_o benefit_n come_v to_o the_o church_n by_o christ_n suffering_n in_o that_o body_n god_n give_v which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n and_o with_o one_o offer_v have_v christ_n perfect_v for_o ever_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v heb._n 10.14_o and_o these_o be_v his_o saint_n in_o who_o he_o be_v now_o reveal_v who_o be_v his_o body_n eph._n 1.23_o which_o now_o suffer_v by_o thou_o and_o all_o that_o be_v of_o the_o murder_v generation_n who_o bear_v false_a witness_n against_o christ_n when_o he_o be_v in_o that_o body_n which_o they_o crucify_a at_o jerusalem_n and_o thou_o have_v manifest_v thyself_o to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o murder_v generation_n who_o have_v publishâ—â—_n to_o the_o world_n thy_o false_a witness_n against_o the_o innocent_a to_o perfect_v thy_o evil_a intent_n towards_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n if_o the_o lord_n prevent_v thou_o not_o but_o thou_o shall_v know_v the_o lord_n faithful_a that_o thou_o and_o all_o that_o form_n your_o tongue_n against_o he_o shall_v fall_v in_o judgement_n isa._n 54.17_o and_o what_o be_v charge_v upon_o thou_o in_o answer_n to_o thy_o reply_n to_o the_o answer_n to_o the_o three_o question_n that_o thou_o set_v at_o nought_o the_o corner_n stone_n and_o prefer_v the_o testimony_n of_o he_o before_o he_o limit_v the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n as_o thou_o have_v in_o what_o be_v print_v in_o the_o 55._o page_z where_o thou_o speak_v of_o the_o scripture_n that_o they_o be_v design_v of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o only_a instrument_n and_o vessel_n of_o his_o spirit_n to_o convey_v the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n as_o redeemer_n to_o lose_a man_n and_o without_o they_o christ_n be_v not_o know_v at_o all_o to_o any_o save_a end_n reply_v who_o be_v thou_o that_o dare_v thus_o utter_a word_n without_o knowledge_n christ_n be_v know_v where_o the_o father_n reveal_v he_o to_o be_v the_o soul_n life_n whether_o they_o have_v the_o scripture_n yea_o or_o nay_o according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n he_o make_v know_v his_o mind_n to_o his_o people_n who_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o his_o fear_n and_o the_o secret_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o psal._n 25.14_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n o_o man_n repent_v lest_o the_o lord_n cut_v thou_o off_o and_o thou_o perish_v in_o thy_o gainsaying_n and_o further_o thou_o have_v write_v in_o reply_n to_o what_o be_v return_v in_o answer_n to_o the_o question_n before_o mention_v the_o most_o of_o thy_o false_a accusation_n be_v answer_v in_o what_o be_v return_v to_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o book_n and_o all_o thy_o false_a accusation_n and_o reproach_n deny_v with_o the_o light_n and_o for_o the_o simple_n sake_n there_o be_v return_v in_o answer_n to_o thy_o question_n which_o thou_o have_v propound_v 1._o qu._n where_o read_v we_o of_o a_o perfect_a law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o where_o be_v it_o make_v the_o rule_n and_o ground_n of_o the_o saint_n obedience_n ans._n the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v perfect_a psal._n 19.7_o and_o be_v the_o rule_n to_o which_o the_o saint_n be_v to_o walk_v in_o obedience_n to_o and_o to_o be_v guide_v by_o psal._n 119.12_o and_o the_o law_n to_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n be_v prove_v psal._n 40.8_o i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o god_n yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n 2._o qu._n whether_o the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n be_v under_o another_o covenant_n distinct_a from_o the_o perfect_a law_n of_o god_n declare_v in_o scripture_n 3._o qu._n what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o same_o with_o scripture_n whether_o the_o 10_o commandment_n write_v in_o table_n of_o stone_n only_o or_o all_o those_o positive_a precept_n of_o gospel-worship_n and_o obedience_n conjoin_v with_o they_o also_o ans._n to_o thy_o 2d_o and_o 3d_o question_n in_o the_o old_a covenant_n the_o law_n be_v write_v in_o table_n of_o stone_n which_o law_n have_v a_o shadow_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v and_o not_o the_o very_a image_n of_o the_o thing_n can_v never_o with_o those_o sacrifice_n which_o they_o offer_v year_n by_o year_n continual_o make_v the_o comer_n thereunto_o perfect_a heb._n 10.1_o and_o when_o he_o come_v who_o say_v lo_o i_o come_v to_o â—o_o thy_o will_n o_o god_n he_o take_v away_o the_o first_o that_o â—e_n may_v establish_v the_o second_o ver_fw-la 9_o by_o which_o will_v we_o be_v sanctify_v through_o the_o offering_n of_o the_o body_n of_o jesus_n christ_n once_o for_o all_o ver_fw-la 10._o and_o by_o one_o offer_v he_o have_v perfect_v forever_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v whereof_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o witness_n to_o we_o as_o he_o say_v before_o this_o be_v the_o covenant_n that_o i_o will_v make_v with_o they_o say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o in_o their_o mind_n will_v i_o write_v they_o ver_fw-la 14_o 15_o 16._o jer._n 31.33_o 4._o qu._n whether_o the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n without_o the_o use_n of_o scripture_n make_v any_o evangelical_n discovery_n of_o the_o person_n nature_n and_o office_n of_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v redeemer_n of_o lose_a man_n ans._n thy_o feign_a word_n we_o wave_v the_o truth_n we_o witness_v the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n witness_v in_o the_o new_a covenant_n christ_n be_v know_v to_o be_v king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n 1_o tim._n 6.15_o and_o the_o faithful_a high_a priest_n heb._n 2.17_o &_o 3.1_o &_o 4.15_o &_o 5.6_o &_o 7.26_o &_o 10.21_o who_o have_v make_v we_o king_n and_o priest_n to_o god_n and_o his_o father_n etc._n etc._n rev._n 1.6_o 5._o qu._n whether_o all_o shall_v be_v save_v that_o have_v the_o law_n of_o god_n write_v in_o their_o heart_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n or_o any_o be_v save_v that_o live_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n that_o know_v not_o christ_n as_o the_o scripture_n testify_v of_o he_o in_o order_n to_o his_o come_n to_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n ans._n all_o be_v save_v who_o be_v guide_v by_o the_o righteous_a law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n which_o set_v they_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n rom._n 8.2_o and_o what_o year_n soever_o any_o live_v unto_o they_o have_v no_o discretion_n to_o know_v christ_n as_o the_o scripture_n testify_v of_o he_o but_o they_o who_o in_o his_o light_n wait_v upon_o he_o to_o be_v guide_v by_o he_o for_o who_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v none_o of_o he_o rom._n 8.9_o and_o for_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o aspersion_n and_o revile_n thou_o haste_v write_v call_v we_o deceiver_n that_o fear_v the_o authority_n of_o man_n or_o else_o we_o will_v deny_v christ_n himself_o reply_v christ_n we_o do_v not_o deny_v but_o he_o we_o own_o who_o respect_v no_o man_n person_n rom._n 2.11_o and_o in_o he_o no_o fear_n of_o man_n be_v and_o we_o in_o he_o reign_v over_o thou_o and_o all_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n that_o stand_v in_o opposition_n to_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o who_o every_o knee_n must_v bow_v phil._n 2.10_o the_o day_n shall_v declare_v it_o and_o in_o what_o thou_o have_v reply_v to_o the_o answer_n to_o the_o four_o question_n which_o thou_o charge_v to_o be_v untrue_a to_o say_v that_o man_n in_o the_o fall_n as_o he_o stand_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n have_v not_o therein_o any_o light_n
that_o have_v resist_v the_o god_n of_o israel_n dear_o friend_n let_v the_o love_n of_o god_n constrain_v you_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o feel_v the_o birth_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n bear_v up_o over_o all_o to_o eat_v and_o feed_v of_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n that_o out_o of_o time_n and_o place_n and_o over_o all_o visibles_n you_o may_v live_v and_o rejoice_v over_o all_o hardship_n that_o will_v appear_v and_o wrath_n that_o arise_v all_o keep_v the_o word_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o mountain_n shall_v fall_v before_o you_o more_o and_o more_o and_o you_o shall_v tread_v down_o the_o pride_n of_o the_o perverse_a and_o froward_a generation_n in_o the_o patience_n and_o dominion_n of_o god_n forever_o and_o let_v the_o strong_a bear_v the_o burden_n of_o the_o weak_a that_o all_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n grow_v up_o a_o holy_a priesthood_n offer_v up_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n in_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god._n in_o who_o name_n it_o be_v declare_v unto_o you_o dear_a friend_n in_o vain_a be_v it_o for_o man_n to_o strive_v to_o limit_v the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n or_o his_o spirit_n in_o his_o people_n for_o if_o they_o be_v as_o the_o sand_n upon_o the_o sea_n shore_n that_o seek_v to_o oppress_v and_o destroy_v you_o that_o love_n god_n more_o than_o any_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n yea_o then_o life_n itself_o fear_v not_o comfort_n yourselves_o in_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n for_o he_o will_v arise_v and_o scatter_v in_o his_o wrath_n as_o dust_n before_o the_o wind_n all_o those_o that_o resist_v his_o spirit_n and_o his_o righteousness_n will_v he_o establish_v in_o the_o earth_n for_o ever_o and_o o_o zion_n thy_o god_n reign_v and_o thou_o shall_v seethy_o enemy_n come_v bend_v to_o the_o sole_n of_o thy_o foot_n and_o thy_o renown_n which_o shall_v go_v more_o and_o more_o over_o the_o earth_n thy_o leaf_n shall_v heal_v the_o nation_n which_o shall_v walk_v in_o thy_o light_n and_o you_o shall_v be_v know_v in_o all_o the_o earth_n to_o be_v the_o city_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n yea_o the_o righteous_a seed_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v when_o the_o face_n of_o thy_o enemy_n shall_v be_v cover_v with_o shame_n the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n have_v speak_v it_o let_v this_o be_v send_v abroad_o among_o friend_n with_o understanding_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god._n w._n d._n york_z tower_z the_o 19_o 12_o mounth_n 1660._o dear_a brethren_n and_o suffer_v member_n dwell_v in_o the_o power_n and_o life_n glad_a your_o heart_n in_o the_o unlimited_a power_n of_o god_n that_o in_o his_o strength_n you_o reign_v over_o all_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n in_o your_o keep_v the_o word_n of_o patience_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o will_v plead_v your_o cause_n in_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n when_o he_o will_v clear_v your_o innocency_n in_o the_o face_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n to_o your_o eternal_a comfort_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n forever_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n this_o be_v the_o day_n that_o have_v be_v proclaim_v in_o your_o ear_n which_o our_o god_n haste_v to_o finish_v and_o cut_v short_a in_o righteousness_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n the_o mighty_a god_n of_o power_n keep_v you_o faithful_a to_o the_o end_n amen_n w._n d._n 19_o 12_o month_n 1660._o dear_o faithful_a friend_n in_o god_n 1661._o who_o have_v know_v the_o day_n in_o your_o travel_n that_o not_o any_o thing_n have_v be_v dear_a to_o you_o not_o life_n itself_o that_o you_o may_v enjoy_v the_o light_n of_o the_o countenance_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v now_o manifest_v in_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n of_o his_o light_n in_o christ_n which_o now_o constrain_v in_o the_o power_n of_o our_o royal_a life_n bear_v of_o the_o noble_a seed_n to_o stand_v out_o over_o and_o above_o all_o flatter_a tongue_n and_o all_o threating_n and_o wrath_n of_o man_n which_o will_v be_v more_o and_o more_o manifest_a before_o this_o day_n of_o trial_n be_v over_o and_o what_o wrath_n ever_o the_o lord_n suffer_v to_o arise_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o earth_n without_o he_o move_v do_v not_o any_o seek_v to_o stop_v it_o let_v god_n have_v the_o glory_n the_o wrath_n of_o man_n turn_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o the_o remainder_n he_o will_v restrain_v while_o the_o royal_a babe_n in_o meekness_n and_o patience_n stand_v still_o and_o gives_z glory_n to_o god_n in_o faithful_a obedience_n with_o life_n to_o death_n if_o the_o lord_n call_v for_o it_o who_o have_v bless_v the_o labour_n of_o all_o he_o call_v into_o the_o vine-yard_n of_o god_n in_o who_o my_o bowel_n be_v enlarge_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o life_n i_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o father_n oh_o feel_v i_o for_o i_o be_o with_o you_o fill_v with_o joy_n in_o the_o lord_n that_o his_o royal_a birth_n be_v bring_v forth_o and_o the_o captive_n set_v free_a the_o tongue_n of_o the_o dumb_a loose_v and_o the_o live_a power_n of_o god_n raise_v to_o offer_v up_o live_a praise_n on_o the_o holy_a altar_n of_o god_n in_o the_o asembly_n of_o his_o saint_n oh_o lift_v up_o your_o head_n be_v glad_a in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o day_n of_o gather_v the_o good_a ripe_a fruit_n in_o the_o vine-yard_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o do_v the_o vine_n abound_v with_o virtue_n lade_v with_o cluster_n of_o the_o pure_a grape_n full_a ripe_a which_o drop_v abundant_o with_o the_o wine_n renew_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o father_n oh_o fill_v your_o cup_n be_v not_o straighten_a in_o your_o spirit_n to_o receive_v of_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n in_o who_o i_o be_o constrain_v to_o say_v unto_o you_o in_o the_o light_n drink_v drink_v abundant_o let_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o immortal_a birth_n earnest_o in_o the_o light_a reach_n forth_o itself_o to_o draw_v more_o and_o more_o the_o infinite_a life_n that_o it_o may_v comprehend_v you_o in_o the_o power_n of_o itself_o that_o in_o its_o strength_n your_o heart_n may_v be_v set_v free_a over_o all_o below_o and_o your_o spirit_n in_o the_o light_n and_o life_n raise_v in_o the_o heavenly_a harmony_n to_o praise_v and_o glorify_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o eternal_a unity_n to_o the_o astonishment_n of_o all_o that_o know_v not_o god_n who_o heart_n shall_v fail_v before_o the_o life_n of_o god_n which_o keep_v all_o that_o abide_v in_o it_o with_o what_o ever_o he_o give_v low_a in_o his_o fear_n that_o neither_o height_n nor_o depth_n tribulation_n or_o distress_n persecution_n or_o famine_n or_o nakedness_n peril_n or_o sword_n life_n nor_o death_n thing_n present_v nor_o thing_n to_o come_v can_v never_o separate_v the_o royal_a birth_n from_o its_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o christ_n jesus_n the_o light_n and_o dwell_v out_o of_o time_n and_o place_n and_o over_o all_o creature_n enjoyment_n in_o the_o unlimited_a power_n to_o guide_v that_o your_o word_n be_v few_o and_o savoury_a at_o all_o time_n whether_o in_o bond_n or_o out_o of_o bond_n to_o minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n and_o be_v tender_a affectionate_a one_o towards_o another_o in_o the_o pure_a chaste_a love_n of_o god_n all_o to_o lie_v down_o together_o in_o the_o eternal_a unity_n one_o in_o the_o fullness_n in_o the_o most_o high_a god_n over_o all_o bless_v for_o ever_o farewell_o your_o brother_n w._n d._n from_o the_o tower_n in_o york_n the_o 25_o the_o of_o the_o first_o month_n 1661._o let_v this_o go_v abroad_o among_o all_o the_o afflict_a and_o wound_v in_o spirit_n with_o care_n send_v this_o to_o they_o dear_o child_n which_o cry_v over_o all_o the_o world_n and_o beyond_o all_o the_o pleasure_n pomp_n and_o vanity_n therein_o for_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o the_o light_n and_o countenance_n of_o god_n fear_v thou_o not_o neither_o be_v thou_o discourage_v because_o of_o the_o violent_a assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n who_o seek_v to_o draw_v thou_o into_o the_o carnal_a reason_n of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o in_o it_o to_o kindle_v a_o fire_n to_o thyself_o and_o â—_z thee_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o spark_n that_o thou_o have_v kindle_v and_o this_o thou_o have_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o thy_o go_n from_o his_o counsel_n thou_o lie_v down_o in_o sorrow_n few_o know_v thy_o great_a distress_n but_o to_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v know_v and_o they_o that_o have_v walk_v in_o the_o same_o path_n oh_o thou_o dear_a and_o afflict_a soul_n who_o live_v in_o the_o deep_a sense_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o evil_a one_o in_o thy_o mind_n and_o many_o time_n be_v ready_a to_o
63._o to_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o christ_n who_o have_v stand_v in_o his_o counsel_n the_o light_n to_o be_v lead_v in_o the_o footstep_n of_o the_o flock_n of_o the_o companion_n and_o to_o all_o that_o profess_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v their_o guide_n to_o you_o i_o write_v these_o follow_a line_n to_o be_v serious_o weigh_v in_o the_o weighty_a and_o ponderous_a spirit_n wherein_o you_o may_v discern_v a_o discovery_n of_o a_o false_a birth_n in_o some_o that_o come_v forth_o with_o we_o as_o to_o own_o the_o light_n in_o their_o judgement_n and_o go_v forth_o from_o we_o in_o reject_v the_o stroke_n of_o the_o pure_a judgement_n of_o god_n through_o the_o work_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n and_o so_o become_v as_o the_o untimely_a birth_n that_o do_v not_o see_v the_o sun_n in_o his_o glory_n nor_o the_o beauty_n of_o zion_n who_o have_v pass_v through_o death_n unâ—o_o life_n in_o her_o comely_a unity_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o peace_n he_o that_o can_v receive_v it_o let_v he_o nâ—w_o in_o the_o cool_a of_o â—he_n day_n when_o counsel_n may_v be_v hearken_v unto_o and_o right_o understand_v in_o the_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o jesus_n dear_o friend_n call_v and_o choose_v of_o god_n in_o the_o eternal_a light_n and_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a who_o have_v be_v and_o be_v his_o live_a witness_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o dawn_n of_o his_o powerful_a and_o glorious_a day_n of_o his_o dreadful_a appearance_n which_o have_v cause_v the_o earth_n to_o shake_v and_o the_o keeper_n of_o the_o house_n to_o tremble_v in_o this_o day_n of_o your_o visitation_n from_o on_o high_a and_o all_o you_o that_o in_o true_a watchfulness_n wait_v on_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o measure_n of_o his_o life_n you_o be_v sensible_a of_o what_o he_o do_v have_v do_v and_o do_v in_o the_o order_n of_o his_o dear_a and_o tender_a child_n as_o in_o the_o subjection_n both_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a man_n in_o every_o exercise_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o in_o exhortation_n prayer_n or_o praise_n which_o the_o most_o high_a god_n have_v and_o do_v accompany_v with_o his_o bless_a presence_n in_o which_o he_o have_v make_v all_o that_o have_v keep_v their_o habitation_n in_o the_o powerful_a life_n of_o the_o first_o love_n to_o stand_v as_o saviour_n upon_o mount_n zion_n to_o gather_v the_o scatter_a of_o israel_n and_o to_o bring_v again_o the_o disperse_a of_o jacob_n and_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o all_o that_o be_v true_o send_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o labour_v in_o his_o vineyard_n who_o seek_v not_o their_o own_o thing_n neither_o set_v up_o nor_o serve_v themselves_o with_o what_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v unto_o they_o but_o alone_o seek_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o all_o the_o gift_n and_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n with_o which_o he_o have_v clothe_v they_o to_o the_o perfect_a of_o his_o praise_n and_o glory_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o heritage_n forever_o therefore_o do_v they_o shine_v as_o the_o star_n in_o the_o firmament_n of_o heaven_n in_o turn_v many_o soul_n to_o righteousness_n in_o which_o they_o enter_v into_o the_o heavenly_a habitation_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n where_o it_o be_v know_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v one_o and_o his_o name_n one_o and_o there_o alone_o stand_v the_o union_n of_o all_o the_o flock_n of_o the_o companion_n who_o have_v be_v true_o baptize_v and_o bury_v with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n where_o we_o can_v not_o cover_v our_o naked_a soul_n with_o a_o fig-leaf_n garment_n of_o our_o own_o work_n or_o with_o any_o self-created_n gesture_n or_o posture_n of_o the_o outward_a man_n but_o in_o true_a obedience_n to_o the_o light_n 1663._o wait_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o misery_n cry_v out_o of_o the_o great_a deep_a to_o the_o god_n of_o mercy_n who_o in_o his_o appoint_a time_n in_o his_o tender_a compassion_n he_o cast_v the_o skirt_n of_o his_o garment_n over_o we_o and_o say_v unto_o we_o live_v in_o which_o life_n we_o in_o eternal_a unity_n bear_v our_o testimony_n to_o all_o the_o world_n in_o the_o light_n of_o his_o covenant_n sit_v and_o feed_v together_o at_o his_o table_n clothe_v with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n where_o there_o never_o be_v noâ—_n ever_o shall_v be_v any_o rent_n but_o eternal_a harmonious_a joyful_a unity_n in_o the_o everlasting_a felicity_n where_o every_o child_n of_o this_o inheritance_n as_o move_v of_o the_o lord_n cast_v in_o their_o mite_n in_o the_o return_n of_o his_o spirit_n offer_v up_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o high_a praise_n to_o the_o most_o high_a god_n over_o all_o bless_v forever_o dear_a and_o tender_a friend_n this_o arise_v in_o my_o heart_n to_o exhort_v all_o that_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o truth_n that_o every_o one_o with_o diligent_a watchfulness_n search_v your_o own_o heart_n with_o the_o light_n and_o in_o it_o know_v your_o own_o estate_n and_o serious_o know_v your_o own_o condition_n and_o that_o you_o may_v certain_o understand_v what_o spirit_n you_o be_v on_o and_o to_o have_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n demonstrate_v to_o you_o in_o full_a assurance_n that_o you_o walk_v with_o he_o in_o true_a self-denial_n according_a to_o your_o measure_n in_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n with_o all_o the_o flock_n of_o the_o companion_n as_o before_o write_v then_o will_v the_o lord_n give_v you_o a_o sound_n and_o perfect_a judgement_n to_o weigh_v and_o try_v all_o spirit_n and_o taste_v the_o breath_n from_o whence_o the_o word_n proceed_v and_o not_o to_o lay_v your_o hand_n hasty_o upon_o any_o whatever_o they_o pretend_v but_o in_o that_o which_o try_v and_o weigh_v your_o own_o spirit_n in_o coolness_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n try_v and_o taste_v what_o spirit_n they_o be_v on_o that_o come_v among_o you_o in_o this_o day_n wherein_o many_o come_v forth_o with_o we_o as_o to_o the_o own_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o their_o judgement_n and_o regulate_v the_o outward_a man_n in_o some_o outward_a gesture_n like_v to_o the_o child_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o some_o have_v feel_v the_o stroke_n of_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o have_v cause_v they_o to_o forsake_v some_o thing_n which_o former_o they_o delight_v in_o and_o in_o some_o measure_n of_o zeal_n have_v bear_v a_o testimony_n to_o the_o light_n endure_v both_o stripe_n and_o imprisonment_n both_o in_o this_o nation_n and_o some_o beyond_o the_o sea_n while_o they_o stand_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o for_o his_o name_n sake_n have_v deliver_v they_o from_o the_o winter_n storm_n that_o they_o suffer_v under_o but_o they_o for_o want_n of_o watchfulness_n the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n have_v wrought_v and_o draw_v they_o from_o the_o light_n into_o the_o pride_n of_o their_o heart_n to_o deck_v themselves_o with_o the_o jewel_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n god_n give_v unto_o they_o when_o they_o be_v humble_a before_o he_o but_o they_o depart_v from_o the_o redeem_n judgement_n of_o god_n the_o beast_n get_v the_o deadly_a wound_n heal_v again_o and_o instead_o of_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n for_o their_o deliverance_n they_o in_o this_o time_n of_o some_o measure_n of_o rest_n take_v their_o flight_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n upon_o the_o mountain_n of_o their_o high_a imagination_n and_o sacrifice_n upon_o the_o high_a place_n and_o do_v not_o regard_n to_o make_v their_o peace_n with_o christ_n in_o they_o their_o elder_a brother_n and_o so_o to_o bring_v their_o gift_n to_o the_o altar_n in_o the_o humble_a meek_a spirit_n which_o gather_v into_o unity_n and_o answer_v to_o the_o witness_n in_o every_o conscience_n but_o though_o they_o pretend_v zeal_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n in_o what_o they_o do_v they_o be_v go_v from_o the_o light_n they_o neither_o regard_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n nor_o the_o good_a of_o his_o people_n for_o all_o that_o they_o now_o do_v be_v wrought_v in_o a_o self-serving_a spirit_n where_o they_o enter_v into_o the_o mysterious_a work_n of_o the_o deceit_n of_o their_o heart_n to_o set_v up_o and_o cover_v themselves_o with_o a_o voluntary_a humility_n and_o feign_a love_n gather_v all_o the_o eloquent_a and_o intice_v word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n with_o which_o they_o make_v a_o flourish_n in_o a_o discoursative_a spirit_n speak_v high_a word_n of_o that_o they_o never_o do_v know_v to_o get_v entrance_n upon_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o tender_a heart_a one_o that_o be_v afraid_a to_o judge_v any_o but_o themselves_o with_o other_o that_o look_v more_o at_o high_a word_n then_o to_o feel_v from_o whence_o they_o come_v or_o to_o know_v the_o end_n for_o what_o they_o be_v speak_v and_o these_o they_o
god_n manifest_a in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o seal_v up_o to_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n oh_o come_v away_o come_v away_o out_o of_o all_o your_o thought_n desire_n doubt_n and_o unbelief_n which_o will_v turn_v you_o aside_o from_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o the_o dear_a love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n let_v not_o any_o stand_v afar_o off_o because_o of_o your_o littleness_n lameness_n blindness_n weakness_n and_o infirmity_n who_o can_v live_v at_o peace_n until_o you_o be_v heal_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb._n arise_v arise_v you_o necessitate_a people_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lord_n give_v up_o to_o the_o draw_v spirit_n of_o life_n in_o the_o light_n of_o jesus_n christ_n he_o will_v carry_v thou_o that_o can_v go_v in_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o compassion_n he_o will_v cause_v the_o lame_a to_o walk_v and_o thou_o that_o be_v sensible_a of_o thy_o blindness_n to_o recover_v thy_o sight_n yea_o he_o will_v heal_v thou_o of_o all_o thy_o infirmity_n who_o in_o the_o light_n wait_v as_o a_o little_a child_n to_o be_v order_v and_o guide_v in_o the_o wash_n and_o sanctify_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o be_v become_v a_o husband_n to_o the_o desolate_a widow_n and_o a_o repairer_n of_o the_o breach_n and_o a_o restorer_n of_o the_o desolate_a place_n in_o who_o the_o fatherless_a have_v find_v mercy_n this_o day_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n oh_o what_o shall_v i_o say_v of_o the_o unspeakable_a love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o husband_n of_o the_o bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n oh_o you_o son_n of_o the_o glorious_a day_n read_v and_o feel_v in_o the_o deep_a taste_n of_o the_o unsearchable_a love._n and_o you_o handmaid_n of_o glory_n drink_v of_o the_o inexpressible_a ocean_n which_o flow_v in_o the_o light_n over_o all_o opposition_n this_o be_v the_o son_n of_o the_o father_n love_n who_o have_v be_v a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n and_o acquaint_v with_o grief_n he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n and_o by_o his_o stripe_n be_v we_o heal_v and_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n let_v all_o crown_n be_v throw_v down_o before_o he_o for_o he_o alone_o shall_v have_v all_o the_o glory_n beside_o he_o there_o be_v no_o other_o therefore_o in_o the_o measure_n of_o he_o let_v every_o son_n daughter_n and_o servant_z of_o god_n watch_n and_o diligent_o hearken_v to_o his_o counsel_n and_o what_o ever_o the_o natural_a man_n most_o incline_v to_o when_o the_o temptation_n beset_v you_o judge_v yourselves_o look_v up_o to_o the_o lord_n and_o resist_v the_o devil_n with_o boldness_n in_o the_o first_o assault_n and_o the_o lord_n god_n will_v give_v you_o dominion_n over_o he_o and_o the_o bond_n of_o iniquity_n shall_v not_o have_v power_n over_o you_o and_o in_o his_o holy_a authority_n every_o one_o stand_v in_o dominion_n upon_o the_o head_n of_o the_o first_o man_n with_o all_o his_o excellency_n and_o glory_n that_o in_o the_o perfect_a freedom_n every_o particular_a reign_n in_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o light_n over_o every_o thought_n and_o desire_n that_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o in_o his_o eternal_a will_n you_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o the_o most_o high_a you_o all_o dwell_v in_o the_o holy_a faith_n which_o will_v evidence_n to_o you_o beyond_o your_o sight_n and_o will_v arm_v you_o against_o all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o you_o shall_v tread_v down_o satan_n under_o your_o foot_n and_o in_o the_o triumph_a dominion_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o word_n of_o your_o testimony_n you_o shall_v overcome_v and_o continual_o drink_v of_o the_o river_n of_o pleasure_n which_o be_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n our_o light_n life_n and_o righteouness_n for_o ever_o for_o he_o be_v become_v our_o husband_n and_o we_o be_v as_o the_o wife_n of_o his_o bosom_n in_o the_o delight_n of_o his_o glorious_a love_n let_v the_o mourner_n in_o zion_n rejoice_v and_o the_o afflict_a among_o the_o people_n be_v glad_a and_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o let_v not_o any_o say_v the_o lord_n regard_v i_o not_o who_o desire_v salvation_n in_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n for_o what_o ever_o thou_o hunger_n and_o thirst_v for_o in_o his_o life_n thou_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o it_o and_o the_o lord_n will_v satisfy_v thy_o hunger_n with_o his_o refresh_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n and_o this_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o they_o that_o be_v least_o in_o their_o own_o eye_n among_o the_o people_n the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o and_o all_o you_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o city_n of_o the_o great_a god_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v prosper_v in_o your_o live_a testimony_n in_o what_o he_o have_v call_v unto_o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n for_o you_o who_o retain_v the_o sensibility_n of_o your_o nothingness_n in_o self_n and_o so_o become_v poor_a with_o the_o poor_a and_o weak_a with_o the_o weak_a and_o true_o make_v self_n of_o no_o reputation_n but_o humble_v it_o to_o the_o cross_n and_o do_v not_o serve_v self_n but_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o people_n with_o all_o his_o gift_n and_o ornament_n with_o which_o he_o have_v adorn_v you_o because_o of_o the_o savour_n of_o this_o ointment_n which_o you_o have_v in_o christ_n cause_v the_o soul_n of_o all_o the_o upright_a in_o heart_n to_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o you_o oh_o your_o steadfast_a valiant_a unwearied_a travel_n labour_n and_o suffering_n for_o the_o lord_n cause_n the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n to_o be_v enlarge_v with_o hallelujah_n and_o high_a praise_n in_o the_o holy_a assemble_v of_o his_o saint_n you_o know_v your_o reward_n be_v with_o you_o and_o woe_n to_o they_o that_o devise_v mischief_n against_o you_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v oh_o zion_n child_n from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o let_v not_o a_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n have_v any_o power_n that_o will_v draw_v from_o the_o light_n life_n and_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n let_v the_o day_n of_o the_o resurrection_n arise_v upon_o you_o which_o will_v set_v your_o soul_n in_o perfect_a love_n above_o all_o unbelief_n and_o infidelity_n oh_o drink_n drink_v drink_v to_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o your_o soul_n of_o the_o cup_n of_o his_o salvation_n for_o it_o be_v free_o hand_v to_o all_o that_o love_v he_o and_o thirst_v for_o his_o mercy_n and_o trample_v and_o tread_v down_o the_o self-working_a spirit_n that_o all_o be_v bind_v down_o in_o silence_n and_o keep_v in_o the_o death_n that_o will_v move_v in_o any_o exercise_n to_o utter_v word_n rash_o before_o the_o lord_n but_o in_o the_o resurrection_n light_n power_n life_n and_o innocent_a birth_n enter_v the_o kingdom_n and_o reign_v in_o the_o dominion_n thereof_o oh_o here_o my_o dear_a friend_n let_v we_o comfort_v and_o consolate_v our_o soul_n together_o for_o this_o be_v our_o belove_a and_o we_o have_v wait_v for_o he_o and_o now_o be_v he_o come_v with_o power_n and_o great_a glory_n to_o deliver_v his_o captive_n and_o establish_v they_o in_o his_o glorious_a freedom_n where_o the_o evil_a one_o shall_v not_o prevail_v against_o they_o and_o to_o marry_v the_o soul_n unto_o himself_o who_o have_v wait_v for_o he_o as_o for_o the_o morning_n and_o all_o in_o the_o marriage_n union_n feel_v his_o power_n abound_v to_o lead_v in_o the_o daily_a cross_n to_o stand_v over_o all_o that_o will_v draw_v from_o the_o sweet_a union_n that_o be_v in_o the_o footstep_n of_o the_o flock_n of_o his_o companion_n who_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n and_o stir_v up_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n in_o you_o in_o all_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o meet_v together_o in_o true_a watchfulness_n to_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n and_o as_o your_o heart_n be_v fill_v with_o the_o heavenly_a power_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o break_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o overcoming_n of_o his_o life_n and_o move_v in_o the_o forciable_a strength_n thereof_o in_o any_o exercise_n in_o your_o family_n or_o in_o the_o assembly_n of_o his_o people_n quench_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o be_v obedient_a and_o keep_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n which_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n acceptable_a in_o his_o presence_n and_o all_o feel_v the_o love_n of_o god_n enlarge_a your_o heart_n one_o to_o another_o that_o the_o strong_a may_v bear_v the_o burden_n of_o the_o weak_a and_o in_o the_o pure_a life_n of_o love_n you_o may_v grow_v fruitful_a plant_n in_o the_o vineyard_n which_o god_n right-hand_n have_v plant_v etc._n etc._n and_o as_o for_o our_o little_a sister_n which_o be_v scatter_v among_o the_o people_n in_o the_o nation_n that_o have_v no_o breast_n of_o
in_o the_o earth_n for_o his_o seed_n sake_n and_o many_o that_o shall_v have_v their_o life_n give_v they_o for_o a_o prey_n shall_v receive_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n in_o that_o city_n and_o great_a shall_v be_v the_o number_n who_o shall_v submit_v to_o the_o government_n of_o christ_n and_o they_o shall_v bless_v the_o lord_n for_o you_o that_o love_v not_o your_o life_n to_o death_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o gather_v the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o man_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n by_o your_o holy_a life_n and_o sweet_a walk_v in_o all_o holiness_n of_o conversation_n oh_o bless_a be_v the_o day_n that_o ever_o you_o be_v bear_v yea_o my_o soul_n glorify_v god_n for_o you_o that_o ever_o you_o have_v a_o be_v you_o faithful_a lamb_n in_o the_o city_n of_o london_n and_o else_o where_o scatter_v according_a to_o the_o will_n god_n though_o you_o now_o drink_v a_o cup_n of_o great_a affliction_n the_o day_n of_o eternal_a joy_n be_v spring_v up_o to_o thou_o which_o none_o can_v take_v away_o a_o eternal_a freedom_n shall_v be_v unto_o thou_o oh_o zion_n king_n shall_v come_v unto_o thou_o and_o prince_n to_o the_o rise_n of_o this_o thy_o glorious_a day_n and_o all_o thy_o enemy_n shall_v fall_v before_o thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v be_v the_o glory_n over_o all_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o choose_a diadem_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o god_n among_o the_o people_n who_o shall_v as_o much_o love_v thou_o as_o they_o now_o hate_v thou_o and_o esteem_v of_o thou_o as_o they_o now_o despise_v thou_o for_o thou_o oh_o zion_n be_v the_o plant_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n in_o who_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o mighty_a god_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o leaf_n of_o thy_o tree_n shall_v heal_v the_o nation_n and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o their_o distraction_n the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o through_o one_o that_o dwell_v within_o thy_o gate_n thou_o glorious_a and_o beautiful_a zion_n church_n of_o the_o first_o bear_v the_o belove_a bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n forever_o blessing_n glory_n and_o praise_n hallelujah_n eternal_a honour_n and_o renown_n be_v unto_o thy_o god_n and_o king_n who_o reign_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v exalt_v his_o kingdom_n over_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o of_o his_o dominion_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n w._n d._n from_o the_o common_a goal_n in_o warwick_n the_o 12_o the_o of_o the_o 6_o the_o mean_v 1665._o for_o the_o dear_a daughter_n of_o zion_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v or_o shall_v suffer_v their_o dear_a and_o tender_a husband_n to_o be_v separate_v from_o they_o beyond_o the_o sea_n or_o elsewhere_o for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n dear_o handmaid_n of_o glory_n who_o the_o lord_n have_v count_v worthy_a to_o part_v with_o your_o dear_a and_o tender_a and_o belove_a husband_n for_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n assure_o many_o put_v their_o shoulder_n to_o help_v to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o your_o trial_n this_o day_n o_o the_o tear_n and_o break_n of_o heart_n that_o be_v pour_v forth_o before_o the_o lord_n for_o your_o dear_a husband_n and_o you_o and_o your_o tender_a child_n you_o be_v family_n of_o many_o prayer_n and_o assure_o shall_v be_v know_v to_o be_v family_n of_o many_o mercy_n o_o dear_a daughter_n of_o zion_n be_v content_a with_o your_o cup_n hand_v forth_o to_o you_o this_o day_n and_o bless_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o you_o be_v account_v worthy_a to_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n among_o the_o belove_a daughter_n what_o can_v the_o lord_n do_v more_o for_o you_o then_o to_o count_v you_o worthy_a to_o suffer_v in_o this_o nature_n to_o give_v you_o such_o bless_a husband_n that_o be_v set_v as_o glorious_a light_n in_o the_o face_n of_o all_o people_n dear_a choose_v belove_a daughter_n of_o zion_n let_v it_o be_v see_v you_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n more_o than_o your_o dear_a husband_n and_o stand_v over_o the_o affectionate_a part_n and_o solace_v your_o soul_n in_o the_o love_n and_o life_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n your_o eternal_a and_o belove_a husband_n and_o comforter_n of_o your_o real_a husband_n and_o will_v make_v we_o all_o to_o rejoice_v in_o whatever_o he_o call_v we_o unto_o we_o diligent_o watch_v and_o judge_v ourselves_o and_o rest_v in_o the_o light_n and_o will_n of_o god_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n establish_v you_o you_o deâ—r_v belove_v daughter_n of_o zion_n for_o who_o breathe_v the_o soul_n of_o your_o dear_a brother_n daily_o to_o the_o lord_n to_o strengthen_v you_o and_o your_o dear_a husband_n and_o all_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o fare_v you_o well_o w._n d._n warwick_z common_a gaol_n the_o 10_o the_o of_o the_o 8_o the_o month_n 1664._o for_o my_o dear_a honourable_a brethren_n who_o be_v or_o may_v be_v sentence_v to_o be_v transport_v to_o the_o isle_n beyond_o the_o sea_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n my_o dear_a friend_n in_o the_o suffering_n of_o the_o lamb_n who_o live_v and_o reign_v forever_o and_o ever_o and_o shall_v overcome_v all_o his_o enemy_n in_o the_o day_n determine_v that_o all_o his_o enemy_n shall_v bow_v under_o the_o sole_n of_o his_o foot_n then_o shall_v all_o that_o oppress_v you_o call_v you_o the_o bless_a of_o the_o lord_n forever_o o_o my_o dear_a brethren_n lift_v up_o your_o head_n in_o the_o light_n and_o life_n of_o jesus_n for_o who_o you_o suffer_v abide_v in_o his_o light_n reign_v over_o your_o thought_n of_o either_o wife_n or_o child_n or_o whatever_o will_v trouble_v your_o mind_n for_o give_v up_o free_o in_o this_o your_o testimony_n o_o you_o valiant_o among_o the_o people_n the_o first_o fruit_n and_o the_o lead_a champion_n the_o lord_n be_v with_o you_o and_o thousand_o and_o ten_o thousand_o shall_v bless_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o your_o faithful_a testimony_n which_o shall_v sound_v over_o nation_n to_o the_o gather_v the_o people_n and_o bring_v in_o our_o little_a sister_n who_o have_v no_o breast_n to_o feel_v the_o consolation_n of_o the_o life_n of_o our_o belove_a for_o who_o we_o suffer_v this_o day_n o_o my_o dear_a brethren_n triumph_n trimuph_n in_o the_o face_n of_o all_o your_o enemy_n it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o you_o wheresoever_o the_o lord_n suffer_v you_o to_o be_v carry_v and_o as_o to_o your_o tender_a wife_n and_o child_n the_o lord_n have_v say_v to_o my_o soul_n it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v rest_v upon_o they_o forever_o and_o ever_o and_o with_o you_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o isle_n that_o wait_v for_o his_o law_n therefore_o in_o the_o peaceable_a power_n of_o the_o lord_n go_v on_o you_o choose_a brethren_n of_o the_o suffer_a seed_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v o_o happy_a man_n that_o ever_o you_o be_v bear_v and_o bless_v be_v the_o day_n that_o ever_o the_o lord_n call_v you_o in_o his_o power_n to_o stand_v faithful_a in_o what_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o you_o in_o which_o live_v testimony_n you_o stream_n through_o the_o whole_a body_n as_o a_o river_n of_o oil_n and_o virtuous_a refresh_n who_o memorial_n shall_v never_o perish_v but_o preach_v to_o age_n and_o generation_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n forever_o o_o go_v on_o with_o gladness_n with_o trimuph_n for_o it_o be_v to_o bring_v in_o the_o seed_n from_o all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o our_o brethren_n may_v come_v from_o far_o and_o sister_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n o_o mighty_a god_n cover_v thy_o faithful_a servant_n with_o thy_o glorious_a power_n and_o cause_v they_o and_o their_o family_n to_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o dispose_n of_o they_o forever_o and_o ever_o amen_n my_o life_n in_o the_o suffer_a spirit_n go_v with_o you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n forever_o my_o dear_a companion_n in_o these_o bond_n salute_v you_o in_o the_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n farewell_o w._n d._n from_o the_o common_a gaol_n of_o worwick_n theâ—0_n â—0_z the_o of_o the_o 8_o the_o month_n 1665._o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o all_o child_n bear_v again_o of_o the_o immortal_a seed_n as_o the_o salutation_n of_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o unlimited_a love_n of_o the_o father_n flow_v forth_o to_o you_o in_o the_o forcible_a power_n of_o his_o own_o life_n through_o your_o brother_n and_o companion_n in_o tribulation_n and_o kingdom_n of_o patience_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n dear_o and_o honourable_a brethren_n and_o sister_n oh_o how_o do_v my_o soul_n bless_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o you_o who_o stand_v faithful_a to_o god_n in_o your_o live_a
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 requiâ—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
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 deâ—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 namâ—_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 â—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 mâ—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 iscoverâ—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
the_o faithful_a testimony_n of_o that_o ancient_a servant_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o everlasting_a gospel_n william_n dewsbery_n in_o his_o book_n epistle_n and_o write_n collect_v and_o print_v for_o future_a service_n the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v have_v in_o everlasting_a remembrance_n psal_n 112.6_o london_n print_v and_o sell_v by_o andrew_n sowle_n at_o the_o crooked_a billet_n in_o holloway-lane_n shoreditch_n and_o at_o the_o three-kyes_n in_o nags-head-court_n in_o grace-church-street_n a_o testimony_n concern_v that_o faithful_a servant_n of_o the_o lord_n william_n dewsbery_n from_o we_o who_o have_v long_o know_v he_o and_o his_o faithful_a travel_n and_o labour_n and_o suffering_n in_o and_o for_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ._n precious_a to_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o his_o faithful_a saint_n and_o servant_n who_o in_o their_o life_n time_n have_v give_v up_o to_o do_v his_o will_n and_o their_o faithfulness_n worthy_a to_o be_v commemorate_a to_o posterity_n with_o those_o ancient_n and_o worthy_n of_o old_a who_o by_o their_o faithfulness_n obtain_v a_o good_a report_n and_o since_o it_o have_v please_v god_n in_o this_o our_o age_n to_o cause_v his_o gospel-day_n to_o appear_v and_o the_o son_n of_o righteousness_n to_o arise_v to_o expel_v the_o darkness_n of_o a_o long_a night_n of_o apostasy_n and_o the_o cloud_n of_o ignorance_n that_o have_v be_v over_o many_o and_o to_o raise_v up_o many_o live_n and_o faithful_a witness_n thereof_o some_o of_o which_o have_v faithful_o finish_v their_o testimony_n and_o fulfil_v their_o course_n with_o joy_n and_o lay_v down_o their_o head_n in_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o enter_v into_o that_o eternal_a rest_n prepare_v through_o christ_n jesus_n for_o the_o faithful_a among_o who_o this_o our_o dear_a decease_a brother_n be_v one_o who_o god_n raise_v up_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n of_o his_o glorious_a day_n and_o make_v a_o eminent_a instrument_n in_o his_o hand_n for_o the_o publication_n of_o his_o mighty_a day_n of_o power_n preach_v repentance_n in_o order_n to_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o bear_v a_o faithful_a and_o universal_a testimony_n to_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n to_o mankind_n and_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o he_o and_o prosper_v he_o in_o his_o manifold_a suffering_n travel_n labour_n and_o exercise_n in_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o word_n of_o the_o ministry_n as_o may_v be_v see_v in_o this_o small_a collection_n of_o his_o several_a book_n testimony_n and_o epistle_n herein_o contain_v and_o many_o be_v make_v sensible_a of_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o labour_n counsel_n admonition_n and_o encouragement_n to_o the_o good_a and_o welfare_n of_o their_o immortal_a soul_n for_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n in_o who_o dread_a and_o zeal_n he_o labour_v do_v endue_v he_o with_o faith_n and_o courage_n and_o great_a boldness_n for_o his_o name_n and_o truth_n and_o he_o publish_v the_o same_o in_o great_a plainness_n and_o in_o the_o simplicity_n thereof_o to_o the_o tender_a heart_a he_o be_v exceed_v tender_a but_o to_o the_o stubborn_a &_o lofty_a he_o be_v sharp_a and_o plain_a admonish_v they_o and_o declare_v the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n against_o that_o state_n â—aiting_v and_o endeavour_v with_o much_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a the_o recovery_n of_o such_o who_o through_o the_o subtlety_n of_o the_o enemy_n have_v fall_v from_o truth_n and_o from_o the_o unity_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n but_o when_o any_o have_v make_v it_o theiâ—_n work_v to_o cause_n division_n and_o discord_n and_o to_o sow_v dissension_n among_o brethren_n he_o will_v plain_o testify_v against_o they_o and_o reject_v they_o and_o in_o the_o dread_a of_o the_o lord_n power_n thunder_n out_o god_n judgement_n against_o their_o deceit_n &_o wickedness_n as_o he_o do_v upon_o such_o occasion_n in_o his_o last_o visit_n to_o london_n a_o few_o day_n before_o his_o departure_n out_o of_o the_o body_n which_o he_o then_o tell_v some_o of_o we_o be_v near_o at_o hand_n he_o be_v a_o man_n religious_o concern_v for_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o have_v a_o great_a care_n upon_o his_o spirit_n that_o those_o that_o have_v believe_v and_o make_v profession_n of_o the_o truth_n may_v answer_v it_o in_o a_o holy_a and_o blameless_a conversation_n which_o he_o will_v often_o say_v can_v never_o be_v do_v by_o the_o largeness_n of_o knowledge_n nor_o strength_n of_o comprehension_n but_o by_o a_o real_a die_a to_o their_o will_n and_o affection_n by_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o daily_a cross_n he_o be_v also_o sincere_o devote_v to_o maintain_v love_n and_o unity_n among_o the_o people_n of_o god_n he_o be_v fervent_a and_o frequent_a in_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n and_o for_o the_o gather_n of_o people_n to_o their_o true_a rest_n wherein_o we_o have_v have_v true_a unity_n with_o he_o and_o our_o soul_n with_o many_o more_o have_v be_v often_o refresh_v and_o comfort_v with_o he_o his_o many_o deep_a suffering_n for_o the_o truth_n and_o his_o faithful_a travel_n and_o labour_n in_o the_o gospel_n be_v never_o to_o be_v forget_v and_o although_o the_o envy_n of_o wicked_a and_o unreasonable_a man_n be_v very_o great_a and_o fierce_a against_o he_o especial_o in_o those_o early_a day_n of_o his_o travel_n and_o labour_n for_o the_o sake_n whereof_o he_o be_v often_o beat_v stone_a and_o imprison_v he_o neither_o fear_v their_o malice_n threat_n nor_o blow_n but_o bold_o go_v forth_o publish_v the_o truth_n testiif_v to_o that_o of_o god_n in_o all_o conscience_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o divine_a providence_n do_v often_o deliver_v he_o in_o a_o wonderful_a manner_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a for_o his_o name_n sake_n and_o final_o have_v faithful_o serve_v out_o his_o generation_n and_o finish_v his_o suffering_n testimony_n and_o course_n with_o joy_n he_o have_v now_o obtain_v the_o crown_n immortal_a and_o be_v go_v into_o the_o everlasting_a rest_n from_o all_o his_o labour_n and_o his_o work_n follow_v he_o with_o the_o bless_a reward_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n and_o peace_n that_o never_o shall_v have_v end._n george_n whitehead_n francis_n camfeild_n richard_n pinder_n steeven_n crisp_n richard_n richardson_n james_n parkes_n london_n 19_o the_o 12_o the_o month_n 1689._o one_o remarkable_a passage_n i_o often_o remember_v about_o the_o year_n 1653._o upon_o a_o market-day_n at_o sedbury_n in_o yorkshire_n as_o w._n d._n be_v publish_v the_o truth_n at_o the_o market-cross_n and_o warn_v the_o people_n to_o turn_v from_o the_o evil_n of_o their_o way_n to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o to_o the_o light_n in_o their_o conscience_n etc._n etc._n some_o rude_a person_n endeavour_v with_o violence_n to_o push_v he_o down_o and_o set_v their_o back_n against_o a_o high_a stone_n cross_n with_o their_o hand_n against_o he_o they_o push_v down_o the_o cross_n which_o with_o the_o fall_n break_v in_o piece_n many_o be_v about_o it_o yet_o it_o miss_v the_o people_n and_o little_a or_o no_o hurt_n be_v do_v thereby_o whereas_o if_o it_o have_v fall_v upon_o they_o diverse_o may_v have_v be_v kill_v this_o preservation_n i_o and_o divers_a more_o observe_v then_o as_o a_o special_a providence_n of_o god_n attend_v he_o in_o his_o labour_n though_o i_o be_v then_o but_o a_o youth_n of_o sixteen_o years-old_a or_o thereabouts_o be_v convince_v of_o truth_n above_o a_o year_n before_o g._n w._n concern_v our_o dear_a friend_n and_o brother_n william_n dewsbery_n the_o time_n of_o his_o own_v and_o receive_v the_o truth_n when_o i_o come_v out_o of_o derby_n dungeon_n in_o the_o year_n 1651._o i_o pass_v through_o several_a county_n visit_v friend_n i_o come_v into_o yorkshire_n to_o a_o place_n call_v balby_n where_o thomas_n kilham_n john_n kilham_n richard_n farnsworth_n and_o thomas_n aldam_n come_v to_o i_o and_o be_v convince_v of_o god_n truth_n so_o than_o i_o pass_v towards_o sinderhill-green_a where_o some_o be_v convince_v and_o so_o i_o pass_v to_o one_o lieutenant_n roper_n house_n where_o james_n nailer_n come_v to_o see_v i_o where_o he_o be_v convince_v after_o i_o have_v some_o discourse_n with_o he_o and_o than_o thomas_n goodyear_n come_v to_o i_o and_o after_o i_o have_v declare_v the_o truth_n to_o he_o he_o be_v convince_v and_o receive_v the_o truth_n and_o i_o have_v meeting_n at_o lieutenant_n roper_n whither_o several_a people_n come_v who_o after_o they_o have_v hear_v the_o truth_n declare_v receive_v it_o and_o at_o one_o evening_n meet_v there_o william_n dewsbery_n and_o his_o wife_n come_v and_o hear_v i_o declare_v the_o truth_n and_o after_o the_o meeting_n it_o be_v a_o moonshine_n night_n i_o walk_v out_o into_o the_o field_n and_o william_n dewsbery_n and_o his_o wife_n come_v to_o i_o from_o the_o meeting_n into_o the_o
fear_v seize_v upon_o my_o soul_n for_o a_o long_a time_n after_o and_o judas_n condition_n be_v cast_v into_o my_o mind_n until_o it_o be_v show_v that_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o no_o outward_a element_n and_o the_o supper_n be_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o the_o world_n do_v not_o know_v nor_o i_o at_o that_o time_n but_o be_v make_v to_o wait_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o it_o to_o i_o then_o i_o dare_v join_v no_o more_o wiâ—â—_n the_o world_n in_o that_o practice_n nor_o in_o their_o practice_n in_o sing_v david_n condition_n which_o they_o call_v psalm_n for_o the_o light_n in_o my_o conscience_n let_v i_o see_v the_o evil_n of_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o be_v not_o in_o david_n condition_n the_o sense_n of_o which_o stop_v my_o mouth_n and_o while_o they_o be_v sing_v i_o do_v mourn_v and_o weep_v for_o want_v of_o the_o pure_a spirit_n that_o david_n have_v 5.13_o that_o cause_v he_o to_o sing_v neither_o can_v i_o apply_v the_o promise_n which_o they_o tell_v i_o belong_v to_o i_o for_o i_o find_v no_o promise_n belong_v to_o that_o nature_n 5.6_o but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n abode_n upon_o i_o for_o my_o disobey_v his_o counsel_n in_o i_o the_o light_n in_o my_o conscience_n but_o be_v ignorant_a it_o be_v his_o counsel_n i_o depart_v from_o it_o and_o lend_v my_o ear_n to_o those_o without_o that_o say_v they_o speak_v from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o be_v deceive_v and_o cause_v to_o err_v by_o their_o lie_n that_o do_v draw_v i_o to_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n in_o observation_n without_o 22._o but_o the_o word_n of_o the_o kingdom_n be_v in_o i_o and_o execute_v the_o righteous_a justice_n of_o god_n upon_o my_o adulterous_a heart_n that_o take_v counsel_n and_o not_o at_o his_o mouth_n till_o i_o be_v consume_v and_o my_o body_n be_v bring_v so_o weak_a i_o be_v not_o able_a to_o answer_v the_o expectation_n of_o he_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v place_v i_o with_o though_o my_o conscience_n be_v clear_a i_o do_v what_o i_o be_v able_a and_o he_o in_o his_o carnal_a wisdom_n think_v i_o be_v in_o a_o consumption_n and_o be_v in_o mind_n sometime_o to_o have_v send_v i_o away_o to_o my_o friend_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o other_o time_n he_o will_v have_v the_o man_n the_o world_n call_v doctor_n to_o apply_v some_o thing_n to_o my_o body_n for_o my_o recovery_n but_o i_o be_v not_o free_a to_o let_v they_o but_o once_o for_o fear_n of_o give_v they_o offence_n 59.2_o for_o i_o know_v my_o infirmity_n be_v the_o evil_a of_o my_o heart_n that_o separate_v i_o from_o the_o presence_n of_o my_o god_n and_o how_o to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o none_o tell_v i_o and_o when_o i_o find_v no_o help_n in_o outward_a observation_n in_o read_v 34.6_o pray_v hear_v or_o meditate_v of_o what_o i_o hear_v my_o sorrow_n and_o misery_n be_v so_o great_a it_o constrain_v i_o to_o run_v to_o those_o the_o world_n call_v minister_n and_o professor_n which_o appear_v to_o i_o have_v most_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n to_o ask_v they_o what_o i_o may_v do_v to_o be_v save_v and_o they_o speak_v smooth_a thing_n to_o i_o to_o believe_v in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 5._o and_o to_o apply_v the_o promise_n but_o that_o he_o be_v to_o be_v find_v within_o i_o none_o tell_v i_o which_o add_v to_o my_o sorrow_n tell_v i_o to_o believe_v in_o christ_n i_o know_v not_o where_o he_o be_v then_o at_o that_o time_n do_v the_o war_n begin_v in_o this_o nation_n and_o my_o eye_n be_v still_o abroad_o to_o do_v something_o in_o outward_a observation_n for_o my_o life_n 5.23_o the_o man_n call_v minister_n cry_v curse_v you_o meroz_n because_o they_o go_v not_o forth_o to_o help_v the_o lord_n against_o the_o mighty_a then_o i_o be_v willing_a to_o give_v my_o body_n to_o death_n in_o obedience_n to_o my_o god_n to_o free_v my_o soul_n from_o 〈◊〉_d that_o i_o may_v escape_v the_o wrath_n i_o lay_v under_o 〈◊〉_d get_v acquaintance_n with_o he_o i_o join_v with_o that_o little_a remnant_n which_o say_v they_o fight_v for_o the_o gospel_n but_o when_o i_o be_v among_o they_o i_o find_v as_o much_o ignorance_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o be_v in_o those_o i_o have_v be_v with_o none_o tell_v i_o what_o the_o gospel_n be_v but_o the_o letter_n which_o be_v the_o outward_a testimony_n and_o declaration_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v christ_n who_o be_v the_o glad-tyding_n to_o sinner_n but_o they_o call_v the_o letter_n the_o gospel_n as_o i_o have_v hear_v before_o so_o i_o find_v no_o rest_n to_o my_o soul_n among_o they_o then_o i_o hear_v there_o be_v in_o scotland_n a_o reform_a church_n who_o they_o say_v walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o journy_v into_o that_o country_n and_o to_o edenbrough_n where_o i_o find_v nothing_o but_o formality_n their_o teacher_n call_v to_o the_o people_n to_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n in_o outward_a observation_n as_o i_o have_v hear_v in_o england_n then_o i_o return_v back_o to_o england_n again_o and_o go_v among_o those_o that_o call_v themselves_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n anabaptist_n and_o independent_n who_o be_v set_v up_o a_o more_o glorious_a image_n in_o outward_a observation_n and_o say_v they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n but_o i_o can_v not_o join_v with_o they_o for_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n my_o soul_n want_v and_o then_o the_o lord_n discover_v to_o i_o that_o his_o love_n can_v not_o be_v attain_v in_o any_o thing_n i_o can_v do_v in_o any_o of_o these_o outward_a observation_n so_o in_o all_o these_o my_o turn_n in_o my_o carnal_a wisdom_n seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n in_o observation_n without_o thither_o the_o flame_a sword_n turn_v which_o keep_v the_o way_n of_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o fence_v i_o from_o it_o and_o cut_v i_o down_o and_o rend_v all_o my_o fig-leave_a cover_n &_o destroy_v that_o mind_n that_o look_v out_o to_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n in_o observation_n or_o to_o hearken_v any_o more_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o 〈◊〉_d then_o my_o mind_n be_v turn_v within_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o wait_v in_o his_o counsel_n the_o light_n in_o my_o conscience_n to_o hear_v what_o the_o lord_n will_v say_v and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v unto_o i_o and_o say_v put_v up_o thy_o sword_n into_o thy_o scabbard_n if_o my_o kingdom_n be_v of_o this_o world_n then_o will_v my_o child_n fight_v 53._o know_v thou_o not_o that_o if_o i_o need_v i_o can_v have_v twelve_o legion_n of_o angel_n from_o my_o father_n which_o word_n enlighten_v my_o heart_n and_o discover_v the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n and_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v within_o 17.21_o and_o the_o enemy_n be_v within_o and_o be_v spiritual_a and_o my_o weapon_n against_o they_o must_v be_v spiritual_a the_o power_n of_o god_n 26.53_o then_o i_o can_v no_o long_o fight_v with_o a_o carnal_a weapon_n against_o a_o carnal_a man_n for_o the_o letter_n which_o man_n in_o his_o carnal_a wisdom_n call_v the_o gospel_n and_o have_v deceive_v i_o but_o then_o the_o lord_n discover_v to_o i_o the_o deceit_n of_o all_o these_o man_n in_o england_n that_o be_v seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n in_o outward_a observation_n 19.15_o and_o the_o messenger_n of_o the_o covenant_n forth_o of_o his_o mouth_n proceed_v the_o two-edged_a sword_n with_o which_o he_o slay_v his_o enemy_n cut_v i_o down_o and_o cause_v i_o to_o yield_v in_o obedience_n 26.52_o to_o put_v up_o my_o carnal_a sword_n into_o the_o scabbard_n and_o to_o leave_v the_o army_n 26.8_o then_o i_o return_v to_o my_o outward_a habitation_n and_o call_v i_o have_v in_o the_o world_n and_o there_o labour_v with_o my_o hand_n my_o mind_n be_v turn_v within_o to_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o judgement_n and_o this_o i_o witness_v the_o administration_n of_o moses_n in_o which_o cain_n be_v banish_v 29._o esau_n reprobate_v pharaoh_n plague_v the_o first_o bear_v of_o egypt_n slay_v and_o my_o will_n bring_v in_o subjection_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o do_v with_o i_o what_o his_o will_n be_v if_o he_o condemn_v i_o he_o may_v and_o if_o he_o save_v i_o it_o be_v his_o free_a love_n 7._o and_o in_o this_o condemn_a estate_n i_o lie_v cry_v in_o the_o depth_n of_o misery_n without_o any_o hope_n of_o deliverance_n by_o any_o thing_n i_o can_v do_v to_o pacify_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n till_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o prophet_n that_o witness_v to_o my_o soul_n there_o be_v free_a redemption_n
must_v increase_v who_o baptism_n we_o own_o according_a as_o be_v record_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n and_o since_o he_o ascend_v there_o be_v no_o scripture_n do_v witness_v his_o send_v any_o to_o baptise_v with_o water_n paul_n who_o be_v send_v after_o he_o ascend_v what_o he_o do_v in_o the_o liberty_n give_v he_o his_o liberty_n he_o know_v when_o he_o circumcise_v timothy_n and_o baptise_a crispus_n and_o gaius_n and_o the_o household_n of_o stephanus_n beside_o i_o know_v not_o that_o i_o baptise_a any_o other_o say_v paul_n for_o christ_n send_v i_o not_o to_o baptise_v but_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n not_o with_o wisdom_n of_o word_n lest_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v of_o none_o effect_n 1_o cor._n 1.16_o 17._o and_o john_n who_o bear_v record_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ_n rev._n 14.6_o say_v i_o see_v a_o angel_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o heaven_n have_v the_o everlasting_a gospel_n to_o preach_v to_o they_o that_o dwell_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o to_o every_o nation_n and_o kindred_n tongue_n and_o people_n john_n do_v not_o say_v he_o do_v fly_v through_o the_o midst_n of_o heaven_n preach_v the_o everlasting_a gospel_n and_o baptise_v with_o water_n we_o know_v john_n be_v faithful_a in_o his_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v now_o reveal_v and_o the_o angel_n be_v come_v and_o the_o gospel_n preach_v and_o the_o shadow_n do_v away_o and_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o time_n a_o figure_n of_o his_o death_n which_o be_v fulfil_v when_o he_o have_v suffer_v and_o rise_v again_o and_o now_o he_o be_v know_v to_o stand_v at_o the_o door_n and_o knock_n if_o any_o man_n hear_v my_o voice_n and_o open_v the_o door_n i_o will_v come_v in_o and_o sup_v with_o he_o and_o he_o with_o i_o say_v christ_n rev._n 3.20_o and_o we_o be_v many_o be_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o body_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 10.17_o and_o know_v the_o wine_n renew_v in_o our_o father_n kingdom_n christ_n the_o substance_n we_o now_o witness_v shadow_n and_o figure_n do_v away_o he_o that_o can_v receive_v it_o let_v he_o and_o the_o church_n set_v up_o by_o the_o will_n of_o man_n we_o deny_v and_o the_o fix_a ministry_n set_v up_o over_o they_o by_o the_o will_n of_o man_n that_o watch_n for_o the_o fleece_n bear_v rule_n by_o their_o mean_n and_o seek_v their_o gain_n from_o their_o quarter_n these_o we_o deny_v jeremiah_n 5.31_o and_o isaiah_n 56.11_o and_o those_o in_o scorn_n call_v quaker_n do_v watch_n over_o the_o flock_n of_o god_n every_o one_o as_o the_o lord_n they_o call_v and_o not_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n as_o the_o priest_n that_o bear_v rule_n by_o their_o mean_n do_v neither_o by_o constraint_n but_o of_o a_o ready_a mind_n 1_o pet._n 5.2_o in_o obedience_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o he_o they_o move_v and_o thy_o slander_n thou_o have_v not_o yet_o prove_v our_o conscience_n do_v witness_v it_o that_o what_o thou_o have_v accuse_v we_o with_o be_v a_o lie_n and_o not_o the_o truth_n and_o thou_o further_o say_v that_o william_n deusbery_n in_o a_o lie_a paper_n as_o thou_o call_v it_o which_o be_v entitle_v a_o true_a prophecy_n of_o the_o mighty_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n already_o rise_v in_o the_o north_n of_o england_n etc._n etc._n in_o which_o paper_n he_o make_v it_o his_o work_n to_o slander_v the_o ordinance_n of_o gospel_n worship_n under_o the_o notion_n of_o outward_a observation_n which_o christ_n kingdom_n come_v not_o in_o luke_n 17.20_o and_o thus_o he_o account_v of_o all_o the_o ordinance_n and_o institution_n prescribe_v by_o christ_n himself_o in_o the_o apostolical_a church_n and_o account_v all_o the_o strict_a observe_v of_o outward_a form_n of_o worship_n be_v but_o imitate_v the_o saint_n practice_n in_o their_o babilonish_a and_o heathenish_a wisdom_n all_o these_o outward_a form_n be_v the_o outward_a court_n without_o the_o temple_n pag._n 1.2_o reply_n the_o lie_n will_v be_v find_v in_o thy_o own_o mouth_n in_o call_v that_o a_o lie_a paper_n a_o true_a prophecy_n it_o be_v of_o the_o mighty_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o thy_o say_n william_n deusbery_n make_v it_o his_o work_n etc._n etc._n as_o before_o write_v thy_o charge_n be_v false_a and_o the_o truth_n be_v witness_v against_o vain_a man_n who_o in_o his_o dark_a mind_n seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n in_o observation_n where_o it_o come_v not_o luke_n 17.20_o neither_o shall_v man_n say_v lo_o here_o or_o lo_o there_o he_o call_v by_o name_n as_o before_z write_v do_v witness_n they_o be_v not_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n according_a as_o be_v declare_v of_o they_o they_o will_v be_v find_v and_o make_v manifest_a to_o the_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o their_o face_n who_o in_o their_o own_o wisdom_n imitate_v the_o saint_n practice_n in_o form_n which_o they_o do_v practice_n in_o life_n and_o power_n in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o time_n they_o serve_v their_o generation_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god._n and_o whereas_o thou_o say_v in_o pag._n 4._o it_o be_v more_o clear_a that_o he_o profane_o compare_v the_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o institution_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o that_o great_a image_n set_v up_o by_o nebuchadnezars_n proud_a nature_n speak_v of_o by_o daniel_n and_o that_o that_o image_n be_v but_o a_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o this_o which_o now_o shine_v glorious_o in_o form_n and_o observation_n and_o thou_o say_v that_o in_o his_o speak_n to_o the_o anabaptist_n and_o independent_o he_o tell_v they_o they_o have_v set_v up_o a_o fine_a image_n in_o the_o gospel_n ordinance_n as_o they_o call_v they_o and_o what_o other_o ordinance_n thou_o say_v do_v these_o or_o you_o set_v up_o but_o what_o be_v practise_v in_o the_o apostolical_a church_n thus_o you_o may_v see_v how_o this_o impostor_n do_v reproach_n the_o holy_a thing_n of_o god._n reply_n blush_v for_o shame_n who_o say_v william_n dewsberry_n compare_v the_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o institution_n of_o our_o lord_n to_o that_o great_a image_n etc._n etc._n holy_a ordinance_n and_o institution_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o there_o express_v by_o he_o where_o thou_o say_v he_o then_o so_o compare_v he_o witness_v against_o the_o image_n you_o have_v set_v up_o in_o your_o mind_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o you_o conceive_v where_o you_o be_v in_o confusion_n that_o do_v you_o divide_v into_o form_n and_o observation_n as_o before_o write_v to_o look_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n to_o come_v and_o though_o you_o call_v they_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n you_o deny_v christ_n the_o light_n you_o to_o guide_v in_o the_o daily_a cross_n you_o be_v in_o the_o same_o nature_n wherein_o nebuchadnazar_n cast_v the_o lord_n servant_n into_o the_o fiery_a furnace_n because_o they_o witness_v against_o his_o image_n so_o do_v you_o who_o walk_v in_o your_o imagination_n and_o deny_v christ_n the_o light_n cause_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o walk_v in_o the_o life_n and_o can_v bow_v to_o your_o image_n but_o witness_n against_o it_o to_o be_v hale_v out_o of_o your_o meeting_n place_n beat_v stone_a whip_v stock_v imprison_v which_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o nebuchadnezâ—rs_n nature_n as_o be_v manifest_v this_o day_n among_o those_o against_o who_o he_o witness_v and_o who_o be_v the_o impostor_n and_o reproach_n the_o holy_a thing_n of_o god_n the_o fruit_n make_v manifest_a he_o that_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o see_v let_v he_o see_v and_o further_o thou_o say_v that_o he_o in_o the_o height_n of_o his_o insolent_a rashness_n and_o madness_n say_v thus_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v unto_o i_o say_v i_o will_v gather_v my_o peopel_n out_o of_o all_o form_n and_o observation_n and_o out_o of_o all_o kindred_n tongue_n and_o nation_n and_o i_o will_v pour_v out_o my_o spirit_n upon_o they_o and_o this_o thou_o say_v he_o write_v in_o a_o different_a character_n as_o if_o it_o be_v all_o scripture_n by_o this_o you_o may_v see_v be_v prove_v what_o i_o have_v accuse_v they_o with_o in_o deny_v the_o ordinance_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o gospel_n church_n true_a and_o yet_o this_o impudent_a liar_n tell_v i_o it_o be_v a_o lie_a slander_n they_o will_v render_v i_o a_o liar_n for_o tell_v they_o the_o truth_n but_o it_o seem_v they_o can_v rather_o and_o with_o more_o ease_n deny_v the_o accusation_n then_o prove_v themselves_o saint_n and_o stand_v to_o it_o thus_o when_o they_o be_v pinch_v they_o will_v say_v and_o unsay_v and_o any_o thing_n to_o evade_v rashness_n and_o madness_n be_v thy_o own_o in_o speak_v evil_a of_o that_o thou_o know_v not_o the_o day_n
seek_v to_o overcome_v with_o their_o subtle_a entice_a word_n to_o draw_v they_o into_o singularity_n and_o self-separation_n that_o they_o may_v set_v they_o up_o with_o admiration_n and_o to_o carry_v on_o their_o own_o interest_n they_o make_v use_v of_o those_o they_o overcome_v to_o seek_v all_o occasion_n with_o themselves_o to_o speak_v evil_a some_o both_o by_o writing_n and_o print_v against_o those_o that_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o to_o keep_v their_o habitation_n and_o to_o stand_v unmovable_a upon_o the_o foundation_n christ_n the_o light_n to_o discern_v and_o judge_v their_o subtle_a crafty_a wicked_a proceed_n and_o to_o lay_v they_o open_a that_o they_o be_v such_o as_o intrude_v into_o a_o ministry_n and_o run_v when_o god_n never_o send_v they_o therefore_o they_o do_v not_o profit_v the_o people_n at_o all_o for_o they_o go_v not_o in_o at_o the_o door_n which_o be_v the_o light_n to_o be_v lead_v in_o conformity_n to_o christ_n in_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n so_o come_v they_o to_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o save_a gather_a word_n of_o eternal_a life_n because_o they_o in_o self-striving_n climb_v up_o over_o the_o true_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o in_o pride_n and_o fleshly_a wisdom_n pretend_v to_o enjoyment_n of_o high_a thing_n in_o a_o self-boasting_a spirit_n some_o say_n in_o their_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v write_v i_o see_v and_o know_v and_o be_o rich_a and_o want_v nothing_o when_o they_o be_v blind_a and_o miserable_a and_o naked_a and_o want_v all_o thing_n and_o must_v come_v again_o to_o the_o light_n to_o bâ—y_v eyesalve_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v see_v and_o raiment_n to_o cover_v they_o or_o else_o their_o nakedness_n will_v forever_o appear_v for_o this_o birth_n which_o be_v generate_v in_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n as_o before_o write_v it_o can_v live_v but_o in_o singularity_n and_o self-separation_n set_v up_o self_n some_o time_n in_o visible_a form_n gesture_n and_o posture_n to_o be_v see_v distinct_a from_o other_o as_o cloud_n toss_v to_o and_o fro_o to_o who_o be_v reserve_v the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n forever_o except_o they_o repent_v for_o god_n will_v make_v the_o womb_n of_o this_o birth_n conception_n to_o be_v the_o grave_a whence_o again_o it_o shall_v return_v and_o there_o to_o be_v bury_v to_o its_o eternal_a consummation_n the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o through_o his_o servant_n that_o have_v and_o do_v labour_n day_n and_o night_n according_a to_o the_o ability_n of_o the_o grace_n i_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o restoration_n of_o all_o those_o that_o have_v be_v in_o danger_n of_o destruction_n through_o the_o snare_n and_o work_n of_o the_o enemy_n as_o before_o write_v and_o among_o many_o some_o heark_v to_o counsel_n and_o have_v be_v again_o restore_v in_o obedience_n to_o the_o light_n but_o who_o reject_v the_o counsel_n of_o god_n through_o his_o servant_n and_o desperate_o go_v on_o in_o a_o self-serving_a spirit_n though_o often_o reprove_v they_o harden_v their_o neck_n destruction_n have_v do_v and_o will_v come_v upon_o they_o and_o that_o without_o remedy_n oh_o how_o do_v my_o bowel_n earn_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o i._o p._n in_o what_o i_o can_v to_o have_v draw_v and_o separate_v he_o from_o that_o spirit_n which_o give_v forth_o the_o paper_n that_o propagate_v the_o keep_n on_o the_o hat_n in_o prayer_n and_o reflect_v judgement_n upon_o those_o that_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o their_o head_n uncover_v but_o after_o much_o counsel_v of_o he_o in_o tender_a love_n to_o have_v stop_v that_o paper_n from_o go_v abroad_o but_o he_o will_v not_o be_v separate_v from_o that_o spirit_n that_o give_v it_o forth_o then_o i_o clear_v my_o conscience_n in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o now_o in_o my_o freedom_n in_o god_n i_o declare_v to_o the_o child_n of_o zion_n what_o the_o eternal_a judgement_n be_v that_o do_v arise_v in_o my_o heart_n in_o word_n to_o this_o purpose_n john_n â—f_o then_o propagate_v what_o thou_o have_v write_v in_o this_o paper_n thou_o will_v wound_v more_o heart_n and_o cause_n more_o trouble_n of_o spirit_n among_o the_o tender_a heart_a people_n of_o the_o lord_n then_o when_o the_o temptation_n enter_v dear_a i._o n._n who_o deep_o suffer_v but_o the_o lord_n restore_v he_o again_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o as_o to_o my_o particular_a it_o be_v not_o my_o nature_n to_o be_v find_v strive_v with_o thou_o or_o any_o upon_o the_o earth_n but_o have_v declare_v the_o truth_n to_o thou_o i_o will_v return_v to_o my_o rest_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o let_v every_o birth_n live_v the_o length_n of_o its_o day_n and_o time_n manifest_v what_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n for_o that_o spirit_n that_o stand_v up_o in_o self-striving_a will_v weary_v it_o self_n and_o die_v and_o end_n in_o the_o earth_n and_o this_o will_v certain_o come_v to_o pass_v upon_o all_o that_o do_v not_o diligent_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n to_o judge_v the_o out-going_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o to_o be_v lead_v in_o true_a self-denial_n which_o be_v the_o footstep_n where_o the_o flock_n of_o the_o companion_n delight_v to_o walk_v every_o one_o serve_v one_o another_o in_o love_n seek_v to_o restore_v one_o another_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n and_o meekness_n forth_o of_o what_o any_o have_v do_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o temptation_n or_o weakness_n oh_o dear_a friend_n feel_v the_o earn_n bowel_n of_o the_o lord_n through_o i_o to_o you_o all_o in_o which_o i_o beseech_v you_o that_o what_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v in_o this_o day_n of_o great_a trial_n and_o hour_n of_o temptation_n you_o may_v all_o in_o dear_a love_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n return_v to_o his_o light_n to_o feel_v his_o power_n restore_v into_o a_o true_a understanding_n with_o he_o to_o walk_v in_o true_a self-denial_n where_o you_o will_v feel_v his_o presence_n fill_v your_o heart_n and_o bind_v you_o up_o in_o eternal_a unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o peace_n every_o one_o forget_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v behind_o and_o not_o any_o one_o stand_v up_o in_o self-striving_a but_o in_o the_o tender_a brotherly_a love_n inform_v the_o judgement_n of_o one_o another_o in_o the_o light_n and_o power_n of_o the_o endless_a life_n and_o in_o it_o submit_v to_o the_o low_a estate_n of_o one_o another_o serve_v one_o another_o in_o love_n which_o be_v the_o wash_v one_o another_o foot_n and_o here_o be_v christ_n and_o his_o disciple_n in_o eternal_a unity_n and_o powerful_a dominion_n against_o who_o every_o tongue_n lift_v up_o shall_v fall_v in_o judgement_n and_o every_o weapon_n form_v shall_v not_o prosper_v but_o come_v to_o naught_o for_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o lord_n house_n shall_v be_v more_o and_o more_o set_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o the_o mountain_n and_o establish_v over_o all_o the_o hill_n and_o all_o the_o faithful_a shall_v more_v and_o more_o in_o eternal_a unity_n praise_n and_o magnify_v his_o name_n in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n who_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n and_o live_v and_o reign_v forever_o and_o ever_o and_o dear_a choose_a vessel_n who_o have_v know_v and_o do_v abide_v and_o keep_v your_o state_n with_o god_n in_o the_o perfect_a power_n manifest_a in_o your_o inward_a man_n which_o true_o bury_v self_n in_o the_o death_n and_o have_v raise_v you_o up_o and_o send_v you_o forth_o in_o the_o resurrection_n and_o power_n of_o the_o endless_a life_n which_o seek_v not_o any_o thing_n but_o to_o glorify_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o your_o travel_n and_o undertake_n wherever_o the_o lord_n call_v you_o oh_o you_o bless_a among_o the_o people_n what_o can_v be_v say_v of_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o have_v be_v and_o will_v be_v more_o and_o more_o manifest_a to_o you_o who_o care_n and_o burden_n labour_n and_o travel_n be_v know_v to_o the_o lord_n and_o your_o reward_n be_v with_o he_o forever_o dear_a brethren_n though_o great_a be_v the_o wrath_n that_o withstand_v the_o work_n of_o our_o god_n which_o wrath_n work_v open_o and_o mysterious_o to_o lay_v burden_n upon_o the_o innocent_a and_o to_o add_v affliction_n unto_o the_o afflict_a in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o arise_v in_o my_o heart_n i_o declare_v they_o shall_v but_o weary_v themselves_o and_o all_o their_o hope_n shall_v fail_v they_o and_o their_o expectation_n shall_v come_v to_o nought_o who_o wait_v for_o evil_n concern_v you_o who_o love_v the_o lord_n better_o than_o your_o life_n and_o delight_n to_o wait_v to_o feel_v his_o power_n at_o all_o time_n lead_v and_o order_v in_o the_o limit_n and_o bond_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n i_o know_v there_o be_v of_o you_o my_o
the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o one_o another_o which_o will_v cause_v you_o to_o prize_v the_o opportunity_n god_n give_v to_o you_o not_o know_v how_o soon_o you_o may_v be_v deprive_v of_o they_o etc._n etc._n and_o be_v tender_a one_o over_o another_o and_o watch_v over_o one_o another_o with_o a_o pure_a single_a eye_n and_o every_o one_o see_v the_o beam_n cast_v out_o of_o your_o own_o eye_n before_o you_o go_v to_o spy_v a_o moâ—e_n in_o other_o and_o if_o any_o brother_n or_o sister_n offend_v you_o that_o know_v speak_v to_o they_o private_o in_o all_o tenderness_n to_o restore_v they_o and_o this_o know_v whoever_o turn_v a_o sinner_n from_o the_o error_n of_o his_o way_n save_v a_o soul_n from_o death_n and_o hide_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n but_o if_o they_o will_v not_o hear_v take_v two_o or_o three_o more_o and_o speak_v to_o they_o again_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n wait_v and_o seek_v the_o lord_n for_o their_o recovery_n but_o if_o they_o will_v not_o hear_v but_o persist_v in_o wickedness_n then_o acquaint_v the_o church_n who_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o wisdom_n will_v order_v to_o deal_v with_o they_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n you_o do_v i_o dear_o beseech_v you_o do_v unto_o other_o as_o you_o will_v be_v do_v unto_o yourselves_o that_o so_o you_o may_v all_o in_o your_o measure_n stand_v as_o saviour_n upon_o mount-sion_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n which_o will_v cause_v the_o whisperer_n bcakbiter_n false-accuser_n and_o tale-bearer_n to_o be_v cleanse_v away_o and_o cast_v out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o so_o in_o the_o good_a order_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o our_o god_n we_o may_v all_o live_v that_o he_o alone_o in_o his_o dominion_n may_v reign_v in_o we_o and_o among_o we_o who_o government_n be_v upon_o his_o shoulder_n and_o all_o the_o crown_n of_o the_o gory_a of_o man_n cast_v down_o at_o his_o foot_n that_o he_o may_v be_v exalt_v in_o order_v every_o member_n of_o the_o body_n in_o their_o place_n and_o service_n to_o his_o everlasting_a praise_n and_o glory_n even_o so_o dear_a father_n carry_v on_o thy_o work_n in_o all_o the_o church_n of_o the_o saint_n scatter_v over_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o in_o the_o eternal_a unity_n they_o may_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o lord_n be_v one_o and_o his_o name_n one_o and_o all_o the_o contrary_n sweep_v away_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o thy_o mouth_n and_o brightness_n of_o thy_o come_n so_o come_v lord_n jesus_n take_v to_o thou_o thy_o great_a power_n and_o reign_v in_o thy_o authority_n in_o and_o among_o thy_o dear_a child_n to_o the_o astonishment_n of_o the_o nation_n and_o all_o people_n that_o be_v not_o bear_v again_o and_o to_o the_o exaltation_n of_o thy_o own_o name_n and_o kingdom_n over_o all_o who_o be_v worthy_a to_o reign_v bless_v for_o ever_o and_o of_o who_o dominion_n there_o be_v no_o end_n and_o all_o you_o faithful_a labourer_n in_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n who_o in_o true_a innocency_n travel_v in_o his_o strength_n and_o seek_v not_o any_o thing_n for_o yourselves_o in_o what_o you_o do_v but_o to_o glorify_v the_o lord_n in_o establish_v his_o people_n in_o the_o live_a unity_n in_o his_o own_o spirit_n oh_o bless_a be_v you_o among_o the_o people_n my_o soul_n praise_n the_o lord_n for_o you_o and_o bless_v his_o name_n that_o ever_o he_o raise_v up_o such_o a_o spirit_n in_o you_o that_o in_o all_o the_o great_a riches_n of_o the_o spirit_n god_n give_v to_o you_o yet_o you_o remain_v true_o poor_a in_o yourselves_o and_o in_o deep_a humilty_n become_v servant_n to_o his_o people_n for_o the_o lord_n sake_n and_o be_v poor_a you_o make_v many_o rich_a in_o that_o which_o will_v abide_v fresh_a and_o green_a in_o the_o winter_n storm_n and_o will_v not_o fade_v away_o in_o the_o terrible_a blast_n which_o will_v come_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o people_n and_o cause_v all_o heart_n to_o fail_v but_o what_o be_v bear_v of_o his_o own_o nature_n oh_o dear_o belove_a brethren_n feel_v my_o bowel_n of_o enlarge_a love_n which_o flow_v to_o you_o in_o the_o love_n and_o life_n receive_v and_o enjoy_v through_o death_n where_o there_o be_v no_o variableness_n nor_o shadow_n of_o change_n i_o remain_v your_o brother_n in_o the_o word_n of_o his_o patience_n to_o endure_v the_o suffer_a according_a to_o his_o determination_n with_o all_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n better_o than_o their_o life_n w._n d._n warwick_n the_o 14_o the_o of_o the_o 10_o the_o month_n my_o dear_a friend_n in_o these_o try_v day_n be_v not_o afraid_a of_o what_o man_n can_v do_v who_o breath_n be_v in_o his_o nostril_n and_o lock_v up_o to_o the_o al-sufficiency_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n to_o stay_v your_o mind_n in_o he_o who_o have_v count_v you_o worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o he_o in_o all_o humility_n walk_v faithful_o before_o he_o unto_o the_o end_n he_o be_v your_o reward_n and_o will_v give_v unto_o you_o a_o crown_n of_o life_n forever_o even_o so_o be_v it_o with_o you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o breathe_n of_o my_o soul_n for_o you_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v and_o keep_v your_o meeting_n in_o the_o authority_n and_o life_n of_o the_o meek_a and_o patient_a spirit_n which_o ware_n out_o and_o overcome_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o of_o its_o nature_n read_v this_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n among_o friend_n w._n d._n warwâ—ck_n the_o 5_o the_o of_o the_o 3_o d_o month_n 1671._o for_o my_o dear_a brethren_n george_n whitehead_n a._n parker_n and_o brethren_n concern_v in_o the_o general_n meet_v my_o dear_a brethren_n in_o the_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n my_o soul_n in_o the_o endear_a life_n of_o god_n be_v with_o you_o &_o if_o the_o lord_n have_v set_v my_o face_n to_o have_v be_v with_o you_o 1673_o i_o shall_v have_v be_v present_a in_o body_n but_o i_o be_o order_v otherways_o have_v much_o upon_o i_o while_o the_o door_n be_v open_a therefore_o my_o breathe_n to_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o he_o may_v cover_v you_o in_o that_o assembly_n with_o his_o glory_n and_o heavenly_a wisdom_n as_o i_o believe_v he_o will_v to_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o people_n that_o so_o all_o heart_n may_v be_v glad_v in_o feel_v his_o pure_a power_n and_o heavenly_a refresh_n in_o you_o my_o dear_a brethren_n in_o the_o light_n and_o life_n of_o god_n who_o my_o soul_n love_v and_o remain_v your_o dear_a brother_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o dear_a father_n who_o have_v call_v we_o by_o his_o name_n w._n d._n bristol_n the_o 7_o the_o day_n of_o the_o 3_o d_o month_n 1673._o my_o dear_a brethren_n friend_n be_v general_o in_o a_o sweet_a state_n with_o god_n in_o this_o city_n and_o where_o i_o have_v pass_v both_o to_o my_o comfort_n and_o you_o in_o the_o lord_n bless_v be_v his_o name_n forever_o dear_a brother_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n our_o head_n my_o soul_n salute_v thou_o and_o simpathize_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o exercise_n in_o thy_o bond_n with_o breathe_n to_o the_o lord_n to_o sweeten_v all_o our_o way_n what_o he_o call_v we_o unto_o with_o his_o live_a presence_n to_o the_o perfect_a of_o his_o glory_n forever_o amen_n dear_a george_n fox_n i_o have_v be_v through_o many_o county_n in_o the_o north_n country_n and_o the_o comfortable_a persence_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v manifest_v itself_o in_o all_o the_o assembly_n of_o his_o people_n to_o all_o our_o comfort_n in_o he_o our_o head_n and_o life_n bless_v forever_o all_o be_v very_o peaceable_a and_o great_a resort_v to_o friend_n meeting_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o people_n and_o not_o any_o opposition_n but_o all_o meeting_n part_v in_o peace_n and_o it_o will_v be_v too_o tedious_a to_o mention_v the_o name_n of_o they_o that_o mind_v their_o love_n to_o thou_o through_o all_o the_o county_n where_o i_o travel_v but_o general_o all_o the_o ancient_a friend_n in_o cumberland_n northumberland_n byshopprick_n and_o yorkshire_n derbyshire_n notingham-shire_n leicester-shire_n and_o in_o this_o town_n desire_v to_o have_v their_o dear_a love_n remember_v to_o thou_o and_o the_o deep_a sense_n of_o thy_o labour_n and_o travel_n be_v fresh_a upon_o their_o spirit_n which_o cause_v many_o prayer_n to_o be_v pour_v forth_o before_o the_o lord_n if_o it_o be_v his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n to_o give_v thou_o strength_n of_o body_n and_o liberty_n to_o travel_v among_o they_o to_o their_o great_a comfort_n as_o in_o the_o day_n of_o old_a and_o year_n past_a but_o in_o the_o will_n of_o our_o god_n our_o soul_n rest_v with_o
line_n do_v manifest_a w._n d._n these_o follow_a line_n be_v what_o be_v express_v by_o mary_n sam_n daughter_n to_o john_n sam_n of_o hutter_n congquest_n in_o bedfordshire_n who_o dwell_v with_o her_o grandfather_n william_n dewsbury_n at_o the_o sergeant_n ward_n in_o warwick_n where_o he_o be_v and_o be_v prisoner_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o second_o month_n 1680._o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o afflict_v she_o with_o a_o violent_a fever_n that_o bring_v she_o very_o low_a in_o a_o little_a time_n and_o great_a be_v her_o exercise_n of_o spirit_n as_o to_o her_o condition_n and_o state_n with_o god_n many_o time_n weep_v when_o â—he_n be_v alone_o her_o aunt_n jone_n dewsbury_n ask_v she_o why_o she_o walk_v alone_o so_o often_o in_o the_o garden_n when_o she_o be_v well_o and_o why_o she_o be_v so_o sorrowful_a she_o answer_v and_o say_v dear_a aunt_n i_o be_o trouble_v in_o my_o conscience_n for_o want_v of_o a_o full_a assurance_n of_o my_o eternal_a salvation_n for_o not_o any_o know_v my_o exercise_n but_o the_o lord_n alone_o what_o i_o have_v go_v through_o since_o i_o come_v to_o warwick_n it_o be_v begin_v a_o little_a before_o i_o come_v but_o it_o be_v but_o a_o little_a but_o since_o i_o come_v to_o warwick_n this_o be_v my_o exercise_n i_o think_v i_o shall_v not_o live_v long_o and_o that_o if_o i_o do_v die_v i_o do_v not_o know_v whither_o my_o soul_n shall_v go_v but_o i_o hope_v the_o lord_n will_v give_v i_o satisfaction_n before_o i_o die_v but_o it_o be_v but_o hope_n and_o though_o but_o hope_v yet_o for_o this_o hope_v my_o soul_n shall_v praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n forever_o and_o so_o she_o continue_v praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o make_v melody_n with_o joyful_a sound_n many_o time_n in_o her_o great_a affliction_n the_o next_o day_n some_o friend_n be_v in_o the_o room_n with_o she_o she_o be_v much_o open_v in_o declare_v how_o she_o have_v observe_v the_o deal_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o she_o in_o time_n past_a say_v i_o have_v be_v twice_o in_o my_o day_n nigh_o unto_o death_n but_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o tender_a mercy_n prolong_v my_o day_n that_o i_o may_v seek_v his_o face_n in_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n and_o come_v to_o be_v acquaint_v with_o he_o before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o also_o she_o say_v if_o this_o distemperdo_v not_o abate_v i_o must_v die_v but_o my_o soul_n shall_v go_v to_o eternal_a joy_n eternal_n eternal_a and_o everlasting_a life_n and_o peace_n with_o my_o god_n forever_o oh_o praise_n praise_n to_o thy_o majesty_n oh_o my_o god_n who_o help_v i_o to_o go_v through_o with_o patience_n what_o i_o be_o to_o endure_v then_o after_o some_o time_n she_o say_v friend_n we_o must_v all_o go_v hence_o one_o after_o another_o and_o they_o that_o live_v the_o long_a know_v and_o endure_v the_o great_a sorrow_n therefore_o o_o lord_n if_o â—it_n be_v thy_o will_n take_v i_o to_o thyself_o that_o my_o soul_n may_v rest_v in_o peace_n with_o thou_o and_o not_o any_o one_o to_o see_v i_o here_o any_o more_o oh_o praise_n praise_n be_v unto_o thy_o holy_a name_n forever_o in_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v with_o i_o to_o take_v i_o to_o thyself_o where_o i_o shall_v be_v in_o heavenly_a joy_n yea_o in_o heavenly_a joy_n forever_o and_o forevermore_o the_o day_n follow_v she_o desire_v all_o to_o go_v forth_o of_o the_o room_n for_o she_o desire_v to_o be_v alone_o and_o after_o a_o considerable_a time_n when_o we_o hear_v her_o groan_n upon_o her_o sickbed_n her_o mother_n and_o grandfather_n go_v to_o she_o than_o she_o say_v unto_o they_o i_o have_v now_o receive_v full_a satisfaction_n of_o my_o eternal_a salvation_n it_o be_v now_o do_v it_o be_v now_o do_v and_o dear_a mother_n when_o thou_o or_o any_o of_o my_o sister_n die_v i_o desire_v the_o lord_n may_v go_v along_o with_o you_o for_o i_o be_o very_o willing_a to_o die_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v glorify_v his_o name_n this_o day_n in_o his_o will_n be_v do_v with_o i_o and_o many_o time_n will_v she_o be_v pray_v to_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o night_n o_o lord_n lay_v no_o more_o upon_o i_o than_o thou_o give_v mâ—_n strength_n to_o bear_v and_o go_v though_o with_o patience_n that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v many_o time_n together_o oh_o help_v i_o help_v i_o o_o my_o god_n that_o i_o may_v praise_v thy_o holy_a name_n forever_o and_o so_o continue_v very_o often_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o joyful_a sound_n and_o sing_v high_a praise_n to_o his_o holy_a name_n forever_o and_o forevermore_o she_o be_v much_o spend_v with_o lift_v up_o her_o voice_n in_o high_a praise_n to_o god_n through_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n and_o her_o body_n be_v very_o weak_a her_o grandfather_n go_v into_o the_o room_n and_o desire_v she_o to_o be_v as_o still_o as_o possible_o she_o can_v and_o keep_v her_o mind_n inward_a and_o stay_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o see_v if_o she_o can_v have_v a_o little_a rest_n and_o sleep_v she_o answer_v dear_a grandfather_n i_o shall_v die_v and_o i_o can_v but_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n whilst_o i_o have_v a_o be_v i_o do_v not_o know_v what_o to_o do_v to_o praise_n his_o name_n enough_o while_o i_o live_v but_o whilst_o there_o be_v life_n there_o be_v hope_n but_o i_o do_v believe_v it_o be_v better_a for_o i_o to_o die_v than_o live_v and_o so_o continue_v speak_v of_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o day_n to_o day_n which_o cause_v many_o tear_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o they_o that_o hear_v she_o her_o grandfather_n come_v to_o she_o ask_v she_o how_o she_o do_v she_o say_v to_o he_o and_o to_o her_o mother_n i_o have_v have_v no_o rest_n this_o night_n nor_o to_o day_n i_o do_v not_o know_v but_o i_o shall_v have_v die_v this_o night_n but_o very_o hardly_o i_o tug_v through_o it_o but_o i_o shall_v die_v to_o day_n and_o a_o grave_a shall_v be_v make_v and_o my_o body_n put_v into_o a_o hole_n and_o my_o soul_n shall_v go_v to_o heavenly_a joy_n yea_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o everlasting_a peace_n forevermore_o then_o she_o say_v dear_a grandfather_n i_o do_v believe_v thou_o will_v not_o stay_v long_o behind_o i_o when_o i_o be_o go_v he_o answer_v dear_a granddaughter_n i_o shall_v 〈…〉_z fast_o as_o the_o lord_n order_v my_o way_n then_o she_o praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o high_a praise_n and_o joyful_a sound_n for_o a_o season_n and_o then_o desire_v her_o mother_n to_o let_v she_o be_v taken-up_a a_o little_a time_n say_v it_o may_v be_v it_o will_v give_v i_o some_o ease_n then_o they_o send_v for_o her_o grandfather_n who_o say_v to_o she_o if_o this_o be_v thy_o last_o day_n and_o thereon_o thou_o be_v to_o die_v it_o be_v not_o safe_a for_o thou_o to_o be_v take_v forth_o of_o thy_o bed_n dear_a mary_n thou_o shall_v have_v all_o attendance_n that_o be_v convenient_a as_o to_o set_v thou_o up_o in_o thy_o bed_n and_o to_o lay_v thou_o do_v again_o but_o to_o take_v thou_o up_o up_o we_o be_v not_o willing_a to_o do_v it_o she_o answer_v well_o grandfather_n what_o thou_o see_v best_a for_o i_o i_o be_o willing_a to_o have_v it_o so_o then_o her_o mother_n and_o aunt_n set_v she_o up_o in_o her_o bed_n she_o say_v it_o do_v refresh_v she_o and_o give_v she_o some_o ease_n and_o as_o they_o be_v order_v what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v about_o her_o bed_n she_o say_v oh_o what_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o do_v be_v here_o in_o order_v the_o bed_n for_o one_o that_o be_v upon_o their_o death_n bed._n her_o aunt_n jone_n dewsbury_n say_v mary_n do_v thou_o think_v thou_o be_v upon_o thy_o death_n bed_n she_o answer_v yea_o yea_o i_o be_o upon_o my_o death_n bed_n i_o shall_v die_v to_o day_n and_o i_o be_o very_o willing_a to_o die_v because_o i_o know_v it_o be_v better_a for_o i_o to_o die_v than_o live_v her_o aunt_n reply_v i_o do_v believe_v it_o be_v better_a for_o thou_o to_o die_v than_o live_v she_o say_v yea_o it_o be_v well_o for_o i_o to_o die_v then_o her_o mother_n say_v to_o she_o marry_o be_v thou_o well_o satisfy_v in_o thy_o leave_v i_o and_o thy_o sister_n and_o in_o thy_o come_n to_o warwick_n to_o thy_o grandfather_n she_o answer_v yea_o mother_n i_o be_o very_a well_o satisfy_v for_o i_o see_v my_o way_n be_v make_v so_o clear_a for_o my_o come_n to_o warwick_n and_o my_o grandfather_n and_o i_o have_v live_v so_o comfortable_o together_o that_o i_o be_o full_o satisfy_v as_o to_o my_o come_n
towards_o another_o and_o when_o â—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