strong_a helmet_n against_o the_o fierceness_n and_o the_o kindle_a fire_n according_a as_o the_o kingly_a prophet_n david_n say_v to_o the_o honest_a or_o the_o upright_a the_o light_n rise_v up_o in_o the_o darkness_n psal_n 112._o 4._o 23._o and_o in_o this_o strife_n and_o fight_n against_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o the_o kindle_a fierceness_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o all_o wicked_a man_n the_o light_n rise_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o honest_a and_o upright_a and_o the_o friendly_a love_n of_o god_n embrace_v he_o that_o he_o may_v not_o despair_v in_o his_o cross_n but_o strive_v further_a still_o against_o the_o wrath_n and_o fierceness_n 24._o if_o there_o be_v not_o at_o all_o time_n some_o honest_a upright_a man_n on_o earth_n who_o quench_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n with_o their_o oppose_a the_o hellish_a fire_n have_v kindledâ—_n self_n long_o ago_o and_o than_o it_o will_v have_v well_o be_v see_v where_o hell_n be_v which_o man_n do_v not_o now_o 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burn_v fire_n but_o a_o please_a warmth_n and_o gentle_a qualify_a or_o vivify_a but_o if_o the_o water_n shall_v be_v dry_v up_o then_o there_o will_v be_v burn_a fire_n there_o 32._o thus_o lord_n lucifer_n think_v also_o if_o he_o do_v but_o kindle_v his_o fire_n than_o he_o may_v domineer_v forcible_o in_o the_o divine_a power_n but_o he_o think_v it_o will_v have_v burn_v eternal_o and_o also_o have_v give_v light_n his_o purpose_n be_v not_o to_o put_v out_o the_o light_n but_o he_o will_v have_v it_o burn_v continual_o in_o the_o fire_n he_o think_v he_o will_v dry_v up_o the_o water_n and_o then_o the_o light_n will_v move_v stir_n or_o shine_v in_o the_o burn_a fire_n 33._o but_o he_o know_v not_o that_o if_o he_o kindle_v the_o dry_a water_n that_o the_o kernel_n that_o be_v the_o unctuosity_n oil_n or_o heart_n of_o the_o water_n will_v be_v consume_v and_o that_o the_o light_n will_v turn_v into_o darkness_n and_o the_o water_n turn_v into_o a_o sour_a stink_n 34._o for_o the_o oil_n or_o unctuosity_n in_o the_o water_n be_v generate_v through_o meekness_n or_o well-doing_n and_o that_o be_v the_o unctuosity_n oil_n unction_n marrow_n or_o fatness_n wherein_o the_o light_n become_v shine_v but_o if_o the_o unctuousnesse_n be_v burn_v up_o than_o the_o water_n be_v turn_v into_o a_o sour_a stink_n and_o moreover_o become_v very_o dark_a 35._o and_o thus_o it_o befall_v the_o pride_n of_o lucifer_n he_o triumph_v a_o little_a while_n with_o his_o kindle_a light_n but_o when_o his_o light_n be_v spend_v and_o burn_v up_o than_o he_o become_v a_o black_a devil_n 36._o but_o he_o suppose_v he_o will_v eternal_o reign_v thus_o in_o his_o burn_a light_n in_o the_o whole_a divine_a power_n as_o a_o very_a terrible_a god_n and_o so_o with_o his_o fire-spirit_n he_o wrestle_v with_o the_o salitter_n of_o god_n intend_v to_o kindle_v the_o whole_a circumference_n or_o extent_n of_o his_o kingdom_n 37._o and_o indeed_o he_o have_v do_v somewhat_o in_o that_o he_o have_v set_v the_o divine_a power_n into_o a_o burn_a which_o appear_v even_o in_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n also_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o salitter_n in_o the_o element_n be_v often_o kindle_v so_o that_o it_o seem_v as_o if_o the_o deep_a be_v of_o a_o burn_a fire_n of_o which_o i_o shall_v speak_v in_o another_o place_n he_o step_v back_o out_o of_o the_o meekness_n into_o the_o anxious_a fire-will_a and_o fall_v into_o darkness_n the_o reader_n be_v advertise_v that_o he_o must_v not_o understand_v in_o any_o place_n as_o if_o the_o devil_n have_v kindle_v or_o fire_v the_o light_n of_o god_n no_o but_o the_o form_n of_o nature_n only_o out_o of_o which_o the_o light_n shine_v for_o he_o have_v not_o comprehend_v the_o light_n as_o little_a as_o the_o fire_n do_v which_o can_v lay_v hold_n on_o the_o light_n but_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o fire_n and_o be_v expel_v into_o the_o darkness_n and_o have_v neither_o fire_n nor_o light_v beside_o without_o or_o distinct_a from_o his_o creature_n or_o own_o creaturelinesse_n 38._o now_o in_o this_o quality_n king_n lucifer_n have_v prepare_v for_o himself_o the_o right_n hellish_a bath_n or_o lake_n he_o dare_v not_o say_v that_o god_n have_v frame_v or_o erect_v the_o hellish_a quality_n for_o he_o but_o he_o himself_o have_v do_v it_o moreover_o he_o have_v offend_v the_o deity_n and_o turn_v the_o power_n of_o god_n into_o a_o hellish_a bath_n or_o lake_n for_o his_o own_o eternal_a habitation_n 39_o for_o when_o he_o and_o all_o his_o angel_n have_v kindle_v in_o their_o body_n the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n of_o the_o fire_n than_o the_o unctuousnesse_n marrow_n or_o fatness_n burn_v in_o the_o sweet_a water_n and_o the_o flash_n or_o terror_n which_o rise_v up_o fierce_o in_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o light_n become_v rage_v and_o tear_v burn_a and_o sting_v and_o a_o be_v or_o substance_n of_o a_o mere_a opposite_a or_o contrary_a will_n 40._o and_o here_o in_o this_o quality_n the_o life_n be_v 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understand_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o will_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n which_o be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o genitrix_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n which_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o the_o whole_a divine_a power_n and_o kindle_v the_o whole_a salitter_n of_o god_n as_o a_o new_a and_o potent_a god_n and_o so_o the_o forming_n and_o heavenly_a imaging_n shall_v rise_v up_o in_o a_o horrible_a fiery_a qvality_n and_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v image_v and_o frame_v according_a to_o this_o fierceness_n 43._o now_o when_o i_o write_v of_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n than_o thou_o must_v exact_o know_v what_o it_o be_v or_o how_o it_o be_v else_o thou_o will_v read_v this_o birth_n or_o nativity_n
relish_n for_o food_n nor_o do_v they_o rot_v and_o grow_v stink_v as_o those_o in_o this_o world_n do_v but_o all_o consist_v in_o holy_a divine_a power_n 49._o their_o constitution_n or_o composition_n be_v from_o divine_a power_n from_o the_o salitter_n and_o mercurius_n of_o the_o divine_a pomp_n and_o be_v the_o food_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n 50._o if_o man_n abominable_a fall_n have_v not_o spoil_v it_o he_o will_v have_v be_v feast_v in_o such_o a_o manner_n in_o this_o world_n and_o have_v eat_v such_o fruit_n as_o indeed_o they_o be_v present_v to_o he_o in_o paradise_n in_o a_o twofold_a manner_n 51._o but_o the_o infectious_a lust_n longing_n and_o malady_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o have_v infect_v and_o spoil_v the_o salitter_n of_o which_o adam_n be_v make_v that_o bring_v man_n into_o a_o evil_n long_v or_o lust_n to_o eat_v of_o both_o the_o quality_n the_o evil_a and_o the_o good_a whereof_o i_o shall_v write_v clear_o here_o follow_v and_o demonstrate_v it_o of_o the_o creation_n of_o angel_n 52._o the_o spirit_n show_v plain_o and_o clear_o that_o before_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o angel_n the_o divine_a be_v with_o its_o rise_n and_o qualify_a be_v from_o eternity_n and_o remain_v so_o in_o the_o creation_n of_o angel_n as_o it_o be_v also_o at_o this_o day_n and_o will_v so_o continue_v in_o and_o to_o eternity_n 53._o and_o the_o space_n room_n or_o place_n of_o this_o world_n together_o with_o the_o creature_o heaven_n which_o we_o behold_v with_o our_o eye_n as_o also_o the_o space_n or_o place_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o star_n together_o with_o the_o deep_a be_v in_o such_o a_o form_n as_o now_o at_o this_o day_n it_o be_v in_o aloft_z above_o the_o heaven_n in_o the_o divine_a pomp._n 54._o but_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o great_a prince_n lucifer_n in_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o angel_n understand_v according_a to_o the_o second_o principle_n out_o of_o which_o he_o be_v thrust_v forth_o into_o the_o outermost_a which_o also_o be_v the_o very_a innermost_a of_o all_o 55._o who_o by_o his_o proud_a elevation_n in_o his_o kingdom_n â—indled_v the_o quality_n or_o the_o divine_a sâ—litter_n out_o of_o which_o he_o be_v make_v understand_v the_o centre_n of_o his_o nature_n or_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o set_v it_o on_o fire_n 56._o suppose_v thereby_o he_o shall_v grow_v huge_o and_o high_o light_a and_o qualify_a above_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o he_o become_v a_o fool_n therefore_o this_o place_n or_o space_n in_o its_o burn_a quality_n can_v not_o subsist_v in_o god_n whereupon_o the_o creation_n of_o this_o world_n ensue_v 57_o but_o this_o world_n at_o the_o end_n in_o god_n appoint_a time_n will_v be_v set_v again_o to_o its_o first_o place_n as_o it_o be_v before_o the_o creation_n of_o angel_n and_o lord_n lucifer_n will_v have_v a_o hole_n or_o dungeon_n for_o his_o eternal_a habitation_n therein_o and_o he_o will_v remain_v eternal_o in_o his_o kindle_a quality_n which_o will_v be_v a_o eternal_a base_a filthy_a reproachful_a habitation_n a_o empty_a void_a dark_a valley_n or_o dungeon_n a_o hole_n of_o fierceness_n or_o wrath_n now_o observe_v 58._o god_n in_o his_o move_n create_v the_o holy_a angel_n at_o once_o not_o out_o of_o a_o strange_a matter_n but_o out_o of_o himself_o out_o of_o his_o own_o power_n and_o eternal_a wisdom_n 59_o but_o the_o philosopher_n have_v this_o opinion_n as_o if_o god_n have_v make_v the_o angel_n only_o out_o of_o the_o light_n but_o they_o err_v therein_o for_o they_o be_v make_v not_o only_o out_o of_o the_o light_n but_o out_o of_o all_o the_o power_n of_o god_n 60._o and_o as_o i_o have_v show_v before_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n especial_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o deep_a of_o god_n the_o father_n first_o the_o power_n or_o all_o power_n of_o god_n the_o father_n of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v very_o lovely_a pleasant_a and_o various_a and_o yet_o be_v all_o one_o in_o another_o as_o one_o power_n 61._o and_o as_o the_o power_n of_o all_o the_o star_n rule_v in_o the_o air_n so_o also_o in_o god_n but_o every_o power_n in_o god_n show_v itself_o with_o its_o operation_n several_o and_o distinct_o 62._o then_o afterward_o the_o sound_n be_v in_o every_o power_n and_o the_o tone_n or_o tune_n of_o the_o sound_n be_v according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o every_o power_n and_o therein_o consist_v the_o total_a heavenly_a kingdom_n of_o joy_n and_o so_o from_o this_o divine_a salitter_n and_o mercurius_n all_o angel_n be_v make_v viz._n out_o of_o the_o body_n of_o nature_n question_n 63._o but_o thou_o may_v here_o ask_v how_o be_v they_o make_v or_o generate_v or_o in_o what_o way_n and_o manner_n answer_n 64._o if_o i_o have_v the_o tongue_n of_o a_o angel_n and_o thou_o have_v a_o angelical_a understanding_n we_o may_v very_o fine_o discourse_v of_o it_o but_o the_o spirit_n only_o do_v see_v it_o and_o the_o tongue_n can_v advance_v towards_o it_o for_o i_o can_v use_v no_o other_o word_n than_o the_o word_n of_o this_o world_n but_o now_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v in_o thou_o thy_o soul_n will_v well_o apprehend_v it_o 65._o for_o behold_v the_o total_a holy_a trinity_n have_v with_o its_o move_n compose_v compact_v or_o figure_v a_o body_n or_o image_n out_o of_o itself_o like_o a_o little_a god_n but_o not_o so_o full_o or_o strong_o go_v forth_o as_o the_o whole_a trinity_n yet_o in_o some_o measure_n according_a to_o the_o extent_n and_o capacity_n of_o the_o creature_n 66._o for_o in_o god_n there_o be_v neither_o beginning_n nor_o end_n but_o the_o angel_n have_v a_o beginning_n and_o end_n but_o not_o circumscriptive_a apprehensive_a palpable_a or_o conclusive_a for_o a_o angel_n can_v sometime_o be_v great_a and_o sudden_o little_a again_o their_o alteration_n be_v as_o swift_a as_o man_n thought_n be_v all_o quality_n and_o power_n be_v in_o a_o angel_n as_o they_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a deity_n 67._o but_o thou_o must_v right_o understand_v this_o they_o be_v make_v and_o compact_v together_o or_o figure_v out_o of_o the_o salitter_n and_o mercurius_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o exit_z or_o excrescence_n 68_o consider_v this_o similitude_n out_o of_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n go_v forth_o the_o element_n and_o they_o make_v in_o the_o salitter_n of_o the_o earth_n a_o live_a spirit_n and_o the_o star_n remain_v in_o their_o circle_n or_o sphere_n and_o that_o spirit_n likewise_o get_v the_o quality_n of_o the_o star_n 69._o but_o now_o the_o spirit_n after_o its_o compaction_n be_v a_o sever_a distinct_a thing_n and_o have_v a_o substance_n of_o its_o own_o as_o all_o the_o star_n have_v and_o the_o star_n also_o be_v and_o remain_v sever_v and_o distinct_a thing_n each_o of_o they_o be_v free_a to_o itself_o 70._o nevertheless_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o star_n reign_v in_o the_o spirit_n yet_o the_o spirit_n can_v and_o may_v raise_v or_o demerse_v itself_o in_o its_o own_o quality_n or_o may_v live_v in_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o star_n as_o it_o please_v for_o it_o be_v free_a for_o it_o have_v get_v the_o quality_n which_o it_o have_v in_o itself_o for_o its_o own_o 71._o and_o though_o it_o have_v they_o at_o the_o begin_n from_o the_o star_n yet_o they_o be_v now_o its_o proper_a own_o just_o as_o a_o mother_n when_o she_o have_v the_o seed_n in_o herself_o as_o long_o as_o she_o have_v it_o in_o she_o and_o that_o it_o be_v a_o feed_n it_o be_v she_o but_o when_o the_o seed_n be_v become_v a_o child_n than_o it_o be_v no_o more_o the_o mother_n but_o be_v the_o child_n proper_a own_o 72._o and_o though_o the_o child_n be_v in_o the_o mother_n house_n and_o the_o mother_n nourish_v the_o child_n with_o her_o food_n and_o that_o the_o child_n can_v not_o live_v without_o the_o mother_n yet_o both_o the_o body_n and_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o mother_n be_v the_o child_n be_v proper_a own_o and_o it_o retain_v its_o corporeal_a right_n to_o itself_o 73._o and_o in_o this_o manner_n it_o be_v with_o the_o angel_n they_o be_v also_o all_o compose_v frame_v or_o figure_v out_o of_o the_o divine_a seed_n but_o every_o one_o have_v his_o own_o body_n to_o itself_o though_o they_o be_v in_o god_n house_n and_o feed_v on_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o mother_n out_o of_o which_o they_o be_v make_v yet_o their_o body_n be_v their_o proper_a own_a 74._o but_o the_o quality_n external_o without_o they_o or_o external_o without_o their_o body_n viz._n their_o mother_n be_v not_o their_o propriety_n as_o also_o their_o mother_n be_v not_o the_o child_n propriety_n also_o the_o mother_n food_n be_v not_o the_o and_o then_o we_o shall_v get_v the_o angelical_a clarity_n
thou_o curse_v stink_v devil_n how_o have_v thou_o spoil_v we_o how_o will_v thou_o excuse_v thyself_o what_o will_v thou_o object_n to_o i_o objection_n 167._o thou_o say_v if_o thy_o fall_n have_v not_o be_v man_n will_v never_o have_v be_v think_v of_o answer_n o_o thou_o lie_v devil_n though_o that_o shall_v be_v true_a yet_o the_o salitter_n out_o of_o which_o man_n be_v make_v which_o be_v also_o from_o eternity_n as_o well_o as_o that_o out_o of_o which_o thou_o be_v make_v have_v stand_v in_o eternal_a joy_n and_o bright_a glory_n and_o have_v likewise_o rise_v up_o in_o god_n and_o have_v taste_v of_o the_o gracious_a amiable_a bless_a love_n in_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o enjoy_v the_o heavenly_a joy_n 168._o o_o thou_o lie_a devil_n stay_v but_o a_o little_a the_o spirit_n will_v discover_v thy_o shame_n to_o thou_o tarry_v but_o a_o little_a while_n long_o and_o thy_o pomp_n pride_n and_o pageantry_n will_v be_v at_o a_o end_n stay_v the_o bow_n be_v bend_v the_o arrow_n will_v hit_v thou_o and_o then_o whither_o will_v thou_o fall_v the_o place_n be_v ready_a provide_v and_o prepare_v it_o want_v only_o to_o be_v kindle_v will_v thou_o bring_v fuel_n lusty_o to_o it_o that_o thou_o be_v not_o freeze_v with_o cold_a thou_o will_v sweat_v very_o hard_o do_v thou_o suppose_v thou_o shall_v obtain_v the_o light_n again_o no_o but_o hell_n fire_n smell_v to_o thy_o sweet_a love_n guess_v at_o it_o what_o be_v that_o call_v gehenna_n yes_o that_o will_v be_v in_o love_n with_o thou_o eternal_o 169._o woe_n woe_n poor_a miserable_a blind_a man_n why_o suffer_v thou_o the_o devil_n to_o make_v thy_o body_n and_o soul_n so_o dark_a and_o blind_a o_o temporal_a good_a and_o the_o pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n of_o this_o life_n thou_o blind_a whore_n why_o do_v thou_o go_v a_o woo_n and_o whore_v to_o the_o devil_n 170._o o_o security_n the_o devil_n watch_v for_o thou_o o_o highmindednesse_a thou_o be_v a_o hellish_a fire_n o_o beauty_n pomp_n or_o bravery_n thou_o be_v a_o dark_a valley_n o_o self-vindication_n or_o vengeance_n thou_o be_v the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o god_n 171._o o_o man_n why_o will_v the_o world_n be_v too_o narrow_a for_o thou_o thou_o will_v needs_o have_v it_o all_o for_o thy_o self_n and_o if_o thou_o have_v it_o thou_o will_v not_o have_v room_n enough_o o_o this_o be_v the_o devil_n highmindednesse_a who_o fall_v out_o of_o heaven_n into_o hell_n 172._o o_o man_n alas_o o_o man_n why_o do_v thou_o dance_v with_o the_o devil_n who_o be_v thy_o enemy_n be_v thou_o not_o afraid_a that_o he_o will_v thrust_v thou_o into_o hell_n why_o do_v thou_o go_v on_o so_o secure_o be_v it_o not_o a_o very_a narrow_a stick_n on_o which_o thou_o dance_v under_o that_o small_a narrow_a bridge_n be_v hell_n do_v thou_o not_o see_v how_o high_a thou_o be_v and_o how_o dangerous_o and_o desperate_o thou_o go_v thou_o dance_v betwixt_o heaven_n and_o hell_n 173._o o_o thou_o blind_a man_n how_o do_v the_o devil_n mock_v at_o thou_o o_o wherefore_o do_v thou_o trouble_v heaven_n do_v thou_o think_v thou_o shall_v not_o have_v enough_o in_o this_o world_n o_o blind_a man_n be_v not_o heaven_n and_o earth_n thou_o nay_o god_n himself_o too_o what_o do_v thou_o bring_v into_o this_o world_n or_o what_o do_v thou_o take_v along_o with_o thou_o at_o thy_o go_v out_o of_o it_o thou_o bring_v a_o angelical_a garment_n into_o this_o world_n and_o with_o thy_o wicked_a life_n thou_o turn_v it_o into_o a_o devil_n mask_n or_o vizard_n 174._o o_o thou_o miserable_a man_n turn_v convert_n the_o heavenly_a father_n have_v stretch_v forth_o both_o his_o arm_n and_o call_v thou_o do_v but_o come_v he_o will_v take_v thou_o into_o his_o love_n be_v thou_o not_o his_o child_n he_o do_v love_v thou_o if_o he_o do_v hate_v thou_o he_o must_v be_v at_o odds_o with_o himself_o o_o no_o it_o be_v not_o so_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o god_n but_o a_o merciful_a amiable_a love_n and_o bright_a glory_n 175._o o_o you_o watchman_n of_o israel_n why_o do_v you_o sleep_v awake_v from_o the_o sleep_n of_o whoredom_n and_o dress_v or_o trim_v your_o lamp_n the_o bridegroom_n come_v sound_v your_o trumpet_n 176._o o_o you_o covetous_a stiffnecked_a and_o drunken_a roister_n how_o do_v you_o woo_v and_o go_v a_o whore_v after_o the_o covetous_a devil_n thus_o say_v the_o lord_n will_v you_o not_o feed_v my_o people_n which_o i_o have_v commit_v to_o your_o charge_n 177._o behold_v i_o have_v set_v you_o upon_o moses_n his_o chair_n and_o entrust_v you_o with_o my_o flock_n but_o you_o mind_v nothing_o but_o the_o wool_n and_o mind_v not_o my_o sheep_n and_o therewith_o you_o build_v your_o great_a palace_n but_o i_o will_v set_v you_o on_o the_o stool_n of_o pestilence_n and_o my_o own_o shepherd_n shall_v feed_v my_o sheep_n eternal_o 178._o o_o thou_o fair_a world_n how_o do_v heaven_n pity_v thou_o how_o do_v thou_o trouble_v the_o element_n o_o wickedness_n and_o malice_n when_o will_v thou_o leave_v and_o give_v over_o awake_v awaken_v and_o bring_v forth_o thou_o sorrowful_a woman_n behold_v thy_o bridegroom_n come_v and_o require_v fruit_n at_o thy_o hand_n why_o do_v thou_o sleep_v behold_v he_o knock_v 179._o o_o gracious_a amiable_a bless_a love_n and_o clear_v bright_a light_n tarry_v with_o we_o i_o pray_v thou_o for_o the_o evening_n be_v at_o hand_n o_o truth_n o_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n what_o be_v become_v of_o thou_o do_v not_o the_o spirit_n wonder_n as_o if_o he_o have_v never_o see_v the_o world_n before_o now_o o_o why_o do_v i_o write_v of_o the_o wickedness_n of_o this_o world_n i_o must_v do_v it_o and_o the_o world_n it_o curse_v i_o for_o it_o amen_n the_o nine_o chapter_n of_o the_o gracious_a amiable_a bless_a friendly_a and_o merciful_a love_n of_o god_n the_o great_a heavenly_a and_o divine_a mystery_n 1._o because_o i_o write_v here_o of_o heavenly_a and_o divine_a thing_n which_o be_v altogether_o strange_a to_o the_o corrupt_a perish_a 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look_v but_o back_o and_o then_o you_o will_v find_v the_o true_a ground_n what_o be_v abel_n a_o shepherd_n what_o be_v enoch_n and_o noah_n plain_a simple_a man_n what_o be_v abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n herdsman_n 6._o what_o be_v moses_n that_o dear_a man_n of_o god_n a_o herdsman_n what_o be_v david_n when_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n call_v he_o a_o shepherd_n 7._o what_o be_v the_o great_a and_o small_a prophet_n vulgar_a plain_a and_o mean_a people_n some_o of_o they_o but_o country_n people_n and_o herdsmen_z count_v the_o underling_n or_o footstool_n of_o the_o world_n man_n count_v they_o but_o mere_a fool_n 8._o and_o though_o they_o do_v miracle_n wonder_n and_o show_v great_a sign_n yet_o the_o world_n gaze_v only_o on_o high_a thing_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n must_v be_v as_o the_o dust_n under_o their_o foot_n for_o the_o proud_a devil_n always_o endeavour_v to_o be_v king_n in_o this_o world_n 9_o and_o how_o come_v our_o king_n jesus_n christ_n into_o this_o world_n poor_a and_o in_o great_a trouble_n and_o misery_n and_o have_v not_o whereon_o to_o lay_v his_o head_n matth._n 8._o 20._o 10._o what_o be_v his_o apostle_n poor_a despise_v illiterate_a fisherman_n and_o what_o be_v they_o that_o believe_v their_o preach_n the_o poor_a and_o mean_a sort_n of_o the_o people_n the_o high_a priest_n and_o scribe_n be_v the_o executioner_n of_o christ_n who_o cry_v out_o crucify_v he_o crucify_v he_o luk._n 23._o 21._o 11._o what_o be_v they_o that_o in_o all_o age_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n stand_v to_o it_o most_o stout_o and_o constant_o the_o poor_a contemptible_a despise_a people_n who_o shed_v their_o blood_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o christ._n 12._o but_o
his_o necessity_n become_v enlighten_v and_o kindle_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o sun_n kindle_v the_o cold_a heat_n in_o a_o tree_n or_o herb_n whereby_o the_o cold_a chill_v heat_n become_v live_v now_o observe_v 64._o as_o the_o member_n of_o man_n body_n love_v one_o another_o so_o do_v the_o spirit_n also_o in_o the_o divine_a power_n there_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o mere_a longing_n desire_v and_o well_o like_v acceptation_n as_o also_o a_o triumph_v and_o rejoice_v the_o one_o in_o the_o other_o for_o through_o these_o spirit_n come_v the_o understanding_n and_o distinction_n in_o god_n in_o angel_n man_n beast_n and_o fowl_n and_o in_o every_o thing_n that_o live_v 65._o for_o in_o these_o five_o quality_n rise_v up_o the_o see_v smell_a taste_v and_o feel_v and_o so_o a_o rational_a spirit_n come_v to_o be_v 66._o as_o when_o the_o light_n rise_v up_o than_o one_o spirit_n see_v the_o other_o 67._o and_o when_o the_o sweet_a spring_n or_o fountain_n water_n rise_v up_o in_o the_o light_n through_o all_o the_o spirit_n than_o the_o one_o taste_v the_o other_o and_o then_o the_o spirit_n become_v live_v and_o the_o power_n of_o life_n penetrate_v through_o all_o 68_o and_o in_o that_o power_n the_o one_o smell_v the_o other_o and_o through_o this_o qualify_a influence_n and_o penetrate_a the_o one_o feel_v the_o other_o 69._o and_o so_o there_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o hearty_a love_a and_o friendly_a aspect_n or_o see_v curious_a smell_a a_o good_a relish_v or_o taste_v and_o lovely_a feel_n a_o gracious_a amiable_a bless_a kiss_v a_o feed_n upon_o and_o drink_v of_o one_o another_o and_o lovely_a walk_n and_o converse_v together_o 70._o this_o be_v the_o gracious_a amiable_a bless_a bride_n which_o rejoice_v in_o her_o bridegroom_n herein_o be_v love_n joy_n and_o delight_n here_o be_v light_a and_o brightness_n or_o clarity_n here_o be_v a_o pleasant_a and_o lovely_a smell_n here_o be_v a_o friendly_a and_o sweet_a taste_n 71._o and_o this_o for_o ever_o without_o end_n how_o can_v a_o creature_n sufficient_o rejoice_v therein_o o_o dear_a love_n and_o gracious_a amiable_a blessedness_n sure_o thou_o have_v no_o end_n no_o man_n can_v see_v any_o end_n in_o thou_o thy_o profound_a deep_a be_v unsearchable_a thou_o be_v every_o where_o all_o over_o thus_o only_o in_o the_o fierce_a devil_n thou_o be_v not_o thus_o they_o have_v spoil_v and_o perish_v thou_o in_o themselves_o question_n 72._o now_o thou_o will_v say_v where_o then_o be_v these_o gracious_a amiable_a and_o bless_a spirit_n to_o be_v meet_v with_o do_v they_o dwell_v only_o in_o themselves_o in_o heaven_n answer_n 73._o this_o be_v the_o other_o open_a gate_n of_o the_o deity_n here_o thou_o must_v set_v thy_o eye_n wide_o open_a and_o rouse_v up_o or_o awaken_v the_o spirit_n in_o thy_o half_a dead_a heart_n for_o this_o be_v not_o a_o obscure_a fiction_n contrivance_n or_o fantasy_n observe_v 74._o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n contain_v or_o comprehend_v in_o their_o circumference_n and_o space_n heaven_n and_o this_o world_n also_o the_o wide_a breadth_n and_o depth_n without_o and_o beyond_o the_o heaven_n even_o above_o and_o beneath_o the_o world_n and_o in_o the_o world_n yea_o the_o whole_a father_n which_o have_v neither_o beginning_n nor_o end_n 75._o they_o contain_v also_o all_o the_o creature_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o in_o this_o world_n and_o all_o the_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o this_o world_n be_v image_v fashion_v or_o frame_v out_o of_o these_o spirit_n and_o live_v in_o they_o as_o in_o their_o own_o propriety_n 76._o and_o their_o life_n and_o reason_n be_v generate_v in_o they_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o the_o divine_a be_v be_v generate_v and_o also_o in_o the_o same_o power_n 77._o and_o out_o of_o and_o from_o the_o same_o body_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v all_o thing_n make_v and_o produce_v all_o angel_n all_o devil_n the_o heaven_n the_o earth_n the_o star_n the_o element_n man_n beast_n fowl_n fish_n all_o worm_n wood_n tree_n also_o stone_n herb_n and_o grass_n and_o all_o whatsoever_o be_v now_o thou_o will_v ask_v question_n 78._o see_v god_n be_v every_o where_o and_o be_v himself_o all_o how_o come_v it_o then_o that_o there_o be_v in_o this_o world_n such_o cold_a and_o heat_n such_o bite_a and_o strike_v among_o all_o creature_n and_o that_o there_o be_v nothing_o else_o almost_o but_o mere_a fierceness_n or_o wrath_n in_o this_o world_n answer_n 79._o the_o cause_n be_v that_o the_o first_o four_o form_n of_o nature_n be_v one_o at_o enmity_n against_o the_o other_o without_o the_o light_n and_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o life_n 80._o behold_v here_o the_o wickedness_n and_o malice_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n viz._n when_o king_n lucifer_n do_v sit_v in_o his_o kingdom_n like_o a_o high-minded_a proud_a bride_n than_o his_o circuit_n circle_n or_o orb_n contain_v or_o comprehend_v the_o place_n or_o space_n where_o now_o the_o create_a heaven_n be_v which_o be_v make_v out_o of_o the_o water_n 81._o and_o the_o place_n also_o of_o the_o create_a world_n even_o unto_o heaven_n as_o also_o the_o deep_a where_o now_o the_o earth_n be_v that_o be_v all_o a_o pure_a and_o holy_a salitter_n wherein_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v complete_a and_o pleasant_a as_o now_o in_o heaven_n although_o they_o be_v still_o complete_a and_o full_a in_o this_o world_n but_o observe_v the_o circumstance_n right_o 82._o when_o king_n lucifer_n elevate_v himself_o than_o he_o elevate_v himself_o in_o the_o seven_o qualify_a fountain-spirit_n and_o kindle_v they_o with_o his_o elevation_n so_o that_o all_o be_v whole_o burn_v and_o the_o astringent_a quality_n be_v so_o hard_a and_o compact_a that_o it_o generate_v stone_n and_o be_v so_o cold_a that_o it_o make_v the_o sweet_a spring_n or_o fountain-water_n turn_v to_o ice_n 83._o and_o the_o sweet_a spring_n water_n become_v very_o thick_a brittle_a and_o as_o stink_v in_o many_o piece_n and_o the_o bitter_a quality_n become_v very_o rage_v tear_v and_o rave_v whence_o poison_n arise_v aloft_o and_o the_o fire_n or_o heat_n be_v violent_o and_o zealous_o or_o fervent_o burn_v and_o consume_v and_o so_o there_o be_v a_o very_a great_a distemper_n and_o confuse_a mixture_n 84._o upon_o this_o king_n lucifer_n be_v thrust_v out_o of_o his_o royal_a place_n or_o kingly_a throne_n which_o he_o have_v in_o that_o place_n where_o now_o the_o create_a heaven_n be_v and_o thereupon_o instant_o ensue_v the_o creation_n of_o this_o world_n 85._o and_o the_o hard_a brittle_a matter_n which_o have_v wrought_v forth_o itself_o in_o the_o kindle_v seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain-spirit_n be_v drive_v together_o from_o whence_o the_o earth_n and_o stones_n come_v to_o be_v and_o after_o that_o all_o the_o creature_n be_v create_v out_o of_o the_o kindle_a salitter_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n 86._o now_o the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n become_v so_o fierce_a and_o wrathful_a in_o their_o kindle_v that_o the_o one_o continual_o spoil_v the_o other_o with_o its_o evil_a naughty_a quality_n or_o source_n and_o so_o also_o now_o do_v the_o creature_n which_o be_v make_v out_o of_o the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n and_o live_v in_o the_o same_o impulse_n the_o one_o bite_a beat_a worry_v and_o annoy_v the_o other_o all_o according_a to_o the_o kind_n or_o disposition_n of_o the_o quality_n 87._o upon_o this_o now_o the_o totall_n or_o universal_a god_n have_v decree_v the_o last_o judgement_n wherein_o he_o will_v separate_v the_o evil_a from_o the_o good_a and_o set_v the_o good_a again_o in_o the_o meek_a mild_a and_o pleasant_a delight_n as_o it_o be_v before_o the_o horrible_a kindle_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o will_v give_v that_o which_o be_v fierce_a or_o wrathful_a to_o king_n lucifer_n for_o a_o everlasting_a habitation_n 88_o and_o then_o there_o will_v be_v two_o part_n or_o division_n of_o this_o kingdom_n the_o one_o man_n will_v get_v with_o their_o king_n jesus_n christ_n the_o other_o the_o devil_n shall_v have_v with_o all_o ungodly_a man_n and_o wickedness_n 89._o this_o be_v a_o short_a introduction_n that_o the_o reader_n may_v the_o better_o understand_v the_o divine_a mystery_n concern_v the_o fall_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o concern_v the_o creation_n of_o this_o world_n you_o will_v find_v all_o more_o at_o large_a particular_o describe_v therefore_o i_o will_v have_v the_o reader_n admonish_v that_o he_o read_v all_o in_o order_n and_o so_o he_o will_v come_v to_o the_o true_a ground_n 90._o it_o be_v true_a that_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n it_o be_v not_o so_o full_o reveal_v to_o any_o man_n but_o see_v god_n will_v have_v it_o so_o i_o submit_v to_o his_o will_n and_o will_v see_v
the_o light_n that_o fierce_a fire_n be_v like_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o conjunction_n of_o these_o two_o now_o observe_v 26._o now_o when_o the_o fire-spirit_n and_o the_o astringent_a spirit_n struggle_v and_o wrestle_v thus_o together_o than_o the_o astringent_a make_v a_o vehement_a hard_a cold_a astriction_n and_o the_o fiery_a make_v a_o terrible_a fierce_a heat_n 27._o and_o now_o the_o rise_n up_o of_o the_o heat_n and_o of_o the_o astriction_n make_v a_o tremble_a fierce_a terrible_a spirit_n which_o rave_v and_o rage_v as_o if_o it_o will_v tear_v the_o deity_n asunder_o but_o thou_o must_v understand_v this_o exact_o and_o proper_o 28._o this_o be_v thus_o in_o the_o original_a of_o the_o quality_n in_o itself_o but_o in_o the_o midst_n in_o the_o rise_n up_o of_o this_o fierce_a spirit_n this_o spirit_n be_v catch_v and_o mitigate_v in_o the_o sweet_a water_n where_o its_o fierce_a source_n or_o fountain_n be_v change_v into_o a_o tremble_a bitter_a and_o greenish_a colour_n like_o a_o greenish_a duskinesse_n and_o retain_v in_o itself_o the_o condition_n and_o property_n of_o all_o three_o quality_n viz._n of_o the_o fiery_a astringent_a and_o sweet_a and_o so_o from_o these_o three_o exi_v the_o four_o quality_n viz._n the_o bitter_a 29._o for_o from_o the_o fiery_a quality_n the_o spirit_n become_v tremble_a and_o hot_a and_o from_o the_o astringent_a it_o become_v severe_a astringent_a hard_a and_o corporeal_a so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o spirit_n which_o always_o subsist_v and_o from_o the_o sweet_a it_o become_v meek_a or_o mild_a and_o the_o fierceness_n change_v it_o into_o a_o gentle_a bitterness_n which_o stand_v now_o in_o the_o fountain_n or_o wellspring_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o help_v continual_o to_o generate_v the_o other_o six_o spirit_n understand_v this_o right_o 30._o it_o do_v as_o well_o generate_v its_o father_n and_o mother_n as_o its_o father_n and_o mother_n do_v generate_v it_o for_o after_o that_o it_o be_v corporeal_o generate_v it_o then_o with_o the_o astringent_a quality_n always_o generate_v the_o fire_n again_o and_o the_o fire_n generate_v light_a and_o the_o light_n be_v the_o flash_n which_o always_o generate_v the_o life_n again_o in_o all_o the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n whence_o the_o spirit_n have_v life_n and_o always_o generate_v one_o another_o again_o 31._o but_o here_o thou_o must_v know_v that_o one_o spirit_n alone_o can_v generate_v another_o neither_o can_v two_o of_o they_o do_v it_o but_o the_o birth_n of_o a_o spirit_n stand_v in_o the_o operation_n of_o all_o the_o seven_o spirit_n six_o of_o they_o always_o generate_v the_o seven_o and_o so_o if_o one_o of_o they_o be_v not_o than_o the_o other_o will_v not_o be_v neither_o 32._o but_o that_o i_o sometime_o take_v only_o two_o or_o three_o to_o the_o nativity_n or_o birth_n of_o a_o spirit_n i_o do_v that_o because_o of_o my_o own_o weakness_n for_o i_o can_v beaâ—_n they_o all_o seven_o at_o once_o in_o their_o perfection_n in_o my_o adam_n corrupt_a brain_n 33._o i_o see_v they_o all_o seven_o very_o well_o but_o when_o i_o speculate_v into_o they_o than_o the_o spirit_n rise_v up_o in_o the_o middlemost_a fountain_n or_o wellspring_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n generate_v itself_o which_o go_v now_o upward_o now_o downward_o it_o can_v apprehend_v all_o the_o seven_o spirit_n in_o one_o thought_n or_o at_o once_o but_o only_o in_o part._n 34._o every_o spirit_n have_v its_o own_o quality_n or_o source_n though_o indeed_o it_o be_v generate_v of_o the_o other_o and_o so_o it_o be_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o man_n he_o have_v indeed_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o seven_o spirit_n in_o he_o but_o in_o what_o quality_n or_o fountain_n soever_o the_o spirit_n rise_v up_o the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n thereof_o wherein_o that_o same_o spirit_n be_v most_o strong_o image_v that_o be_v it_o which_o he_o comprehend_v most_o sharp_o in_o that_o rise_n up_o 35._o for_o even_o in_o the_o divine_a power_n one_o spirit_n do_v not_o go_v through_o all_o the_o spirit_n equal_o at_o once_o in_o its_o ascention_n rise_n up_o for_o when_o it_o rise_v up_o then_o indeed_o it_o touch_v or_o stir_v they_o all_o at_o once_o but_o it_o be_v catch_v in_o its_o rise_n up_o so_o that_o it_o must_v lay_v down_o its_o stateliness_n and_o pomp_n and_o not_o triumph_v over_o all_o the_o seven_o 36._o it_o be_v the_o be_v or_o substance_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o thought_n otherwise_o if_o a_o thought_n through_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n can_v penetrate_v all_o the_o form_n than_o it_o be_v free_a from_o the_o band_n of_o nature_n 37._o thus_o it_o be_v also_o in_o man_n when_o one_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n rise_v up_o than_o it_o touch_v all_o the_o other_o and_o see_v all_o the_o other_o for_o it_o rise_v up_o in_o the_o middle_n or_o central_a fountain_n or_o wellspring_n of_o the_o heart_n where_o in_o the_o heat_n the_o flash_n of_o light_n kindle_v itself_o wherein_o the_o spirit_n in_o its_o rise_n up_o in_o the_o same_o flash_n see_v through_o all_o the_o spirit_n 38._o but_o in_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n it_o be_v only_o like_o a_o tempest_n of_o lightning_n for_o if_o i_o can_v in_o my_o flesh_n comprehend_v the_o flash_n which_o i_o very_o well_o see_v and_o know_v how_o it_o be_v i_o can_v clarify_v or_o transfigure_v my_o body_n therewith_o so_o that_o it_o will_v shine_v with_o a_o bright_a light_n and_o glory_n for_o from_o the_o flash_n come_v the_o light_n of_o the_o majesty_n and_o then_o it_o will_v no_o more_o resemble_v and_o be_v conform_v to_o the_o bestial_a body_n but_o to_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n 39_o but_o harken_v friend_n tarry_v yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o then_o give_v the_o bestial_a body_n for_o food_n to_o the_o worm_n but_o when_o the_o total_a god_n shall_v kindle_v the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o corrupt_a earth_n then_o if_o that_o same_o salitter_v which_o thou_o sowe_v in_o the_o earth_n will_v not_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o fire_n ☞_o than_o thy_o qualify_a or_o fountain-spirit_n which_o thou_o do_v sow_v in_o thy_o life-time_n and_o be_v sow_v in_o thy_o departure_n from_o hence_o will_v rise_v again_o in_o the_o same_o salitter_v which_o thou_o have_v sow_v and_o will_v triumph_v therein_o and_o become_v a_o body_n again_o 40._o but_o he_o salitter_n that_o will_v be_v capable_a of_o the_o kindle_a fire_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v abide_v therein_o and_o his_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n shall_v rise_v in_o hellish_a pain_n which_o i_o shall_v demonstrate_v clear_o in_o its_o due_a place_n 41._o i_o can_v describe_v unto_o thou_o the_o whole_a deity_n by_o the_o circumference_n or_o extent_n of_o a_o circle_n for_o it_o be_v unmeasurable_a but_o to_o that_o spirit_n which_o be_v in_o god_n love_v it_o be_v not_o incomprehensible_a it_o comprehend_v it_o well_o yet_o but_o in_o part_n therefore_o take_v one_o part_n after_o another_o and_o then_o you_o will_v see_v the_o whole_a 42._o in_o this_o corruption_n we_o can_v get_v high_a then_o with_o such_o a_o revelation_n neither_o do_v this_o world_n enclose_v itself_o any_o high_a both_o as_o to_o the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n 43._o i_o will_v very_o fain_o see_v somewhat_o high_o in_o this_o my_o anxious_a generate_a or_o birth_n whereby_o my_o sick_a adam_n may_v be_v refresh_v 44._o but_o i_o look_v round_o about_o i_o in_o all_o the_o world_n and_o can_v find_v out_o nothing_o all_o be_v sick_a lame_a and_o wound_v moreover_o blind_a deaf_a and_o dumb._n 45._o i_o have_v read_v the_o write_n of_o very_o high_a master_n hope_v to_o find_v therein_o the_o ground_n and_o true_a depth_n but_o i_o have_v find_v nothing_o but_o a_o half_a dead_a spirit_n which_o in_o anxiety_n travel_v and_o labour_v for_o health_n and_o yet_o because_o of_o its_o great_a weakness_n can_v attain_v perfect_a power_n 46._o thus_o i_o stand_v yet_o as_o a_o anxious_a woman_n in_o travel_n and_o seek_v perfect_a refresh_n but_o find_v only_o the_o scent_n or_o smell_v or_o savour_n in_o its_o rise_n up_o wherein_o the_o spirit_n examine_v what_o power_n stick_v in_o the_o true_a cordial_a and_o in_o the_o mean_a while_o refresh_v itself_o in_o its_o sickness_n with_o that_o perfect_a smell_n or_o savour_n till_o the_o true_a samaritan_n do_v come_v who_o will_v dress_v and_o bind_v up_o its_o wound_n and_o heal_v it_o and_o bring_v it_o to_o the_o eternal_a inn_n or_o lodging_n than_o it_o shall_v enjoy_v the_o perfect_a taste_n 47._o this_o herb_n which_o i_o mean_v here_o from_o who_o fragancy_n my_o spirit_n take_v its_o refresh_n every_o country_n ploughman_n do_v not_o know_v it_o nor_o every_o doctor_n the_o one_o be_v as_o
question_n 74._o thou_o ask_v how_o can_v a_o man_n quench_v this_o kindle_a fire_n answer_n 75._o harken_v thou_o have_v the_o sweet_a water_n in_o thou_o pour_v that_o into_o the_o fire_n and_o then_o it_o go_v out_o if_o thou_o let_v it_o burn_v than_o it_o consume_v in_o thou_o the_o sap_n that_o be_v in_o all_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n so_o that_o thou_o will_v become_v dry_a 76._o when_o that_o be_v do_v than_o thou_o be_v a_o hellish_a fire-brand_n and_o a_o billet_n or_o faggot_n to_o lay_v upon_o the_o hellish_a fire_n and_o then_o there_o be_v no_o remedy_n for_o thou_o eternal_o 77._o but_o when_o thou_o look_v upon_o a_o thing_n which_o thou_o love_v and_o awakne_v the_o spirit_n in_o thy_o heart_n than_o thou_o kindle_v the_o fire_n in_o thy_o heart_n which_o burn_v first_o in_o the_o sweet_a water_n like_o a_o glow_a coal_n 78._o and_o whilst_o it_o be_v but_o glimmer_a it_o be_v only_o a_o gentle_a soft_a long_a delight_n or_o please_a lust_n in_o thou_o and_o do_v not_o consume_v thou_o but_o if_o thy_o heart_n be_v in_o a_o great_a commotion_n and_o thou_o kindle_v the_o sweet_a quality_n or_o fountain_n so_o that_o it_o become_v a_o burn_a flame_n than_o thou_o kindle_v all_o the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n and_o then_o the_o whole_a body_n burn_v and_o so_o mouth_n and_o hand_n fall_v on_o to_o work_v 79._o this_o fire_n be_v the_o most_o dangerous_a and_o hurtful_a and_o have_v spoil_v most_o since_o the_o world_n begin_v and_o it_o be_v a_o very_a hard_a matter_n to_o quench_v it_o for_o when_o it_o be_v kindle_v it_o burn_v in_o the_o sweet_a water_n in_o the_o flash_n of_o life_n and_o must_v be_v quench_v through_o bitterness_n which_o be_v scarce_o a_o water_n but_o much_o rather_o be_v a_o fire_n 80._o therefore_o also_o there_o follow_v a_o heavy_a sad_a sorrowful_a mind_n when_o one_o be_v to_o forsake_v that_o which_o burn_v in_o his_o love-fire_n in_o the_o sweet_a fountain_n water_n 81._o but_o thou_o must_v know_v that_o thou_o in_o the_o government_n of_o thy_o mind_n be_v thy_o own_o lord_n and_o master_n there_o will_v rise_v up_o no_o fire_n to_o thou_o in_o the_o circle_n or_o whole_a circumference_n of_o thy_o body_n and_o spirit_n unless_o thou_o awakne_v it_o thyself_o 82._o it_o be_v true_a all_o thy_o spirit_n spring_v and_o move_v in_o thou_o and_o rise_v up_o in_o thou_o and_o indeed_o always_o one_o spirit_n have_v more_o power_n in_o thou_o then_o another_o 83._o for_o if_o the_o government_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o one_o man_n as_o in_o another_o than_o we_o shall_v all_o have_v one_o will_v and_o form_n but_o they_o be_v all_o seven_o in_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o compact_a incorporate_a spirit_n which_o spirit_n be_v the_o soul_n 84._o it_o have_v in_o it_o the_o first_o principle_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v the_o second_o and_o the_o astral_a or_o starry_a spirit_n in_o the_o element_n have_v the_o three_o viz._n this_o world_n 85._o now_o if_o a_o fire_n rise_v up_o in_o one_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n then_o that_o be_v not_o conceal_v or_o hide_v from_o the_o soul_n it_o may_v instant_o awaken_v the_o other_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o kindle_a fire_n and_o may_v quench_v it_o 86._o but_o if_o the_o fire_n will_v be_v or_o become_v too_o big_a then_o have_v the_o soul_n a_o prison_n wherein_o it_o may_v shut_v up_o the_o kindle_a spirit_n viz._n in_o the_o hard_a astringent_a quality_n and_o the_o other_o spirit_n must_v be_v the_o gaylor_n till_o their_o wrath_n be_v allay_v and_o the_o fire_n be_v extinguish_v observe_v what_o that_o be_v 8._o when_o one_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n drive_v thou_o too_o strong_o or_o press_v thou_o too_o hard_o to_o a_o thing_n which_o be_v against_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n than_o thou_o must_v turn_v thy_o eye_n away_o from_o it_o if_o that_o will_v not_o help_v then_o take_v that_o spirit_n and_o cast_v it_o into_o prison_n 88_o that_o be_v turn_v thy_o heart_n away_o from_o temporal_a pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n from_o fullness_n of_o eat_v and_o drink_v from_o the_o riches_n of_o this_o world_n and_o think_v that_o to_o day_n be_v the_o last_o day_n of_o the_o end_n of_o thy_o body_n turn_v away_o from_o the_o wantonness_n of_o the_o world_n and_o call_v earnest_o to_o god_n and_o yield_v or_o submit_v thyself_o too_o he_o 89._o when_o thou_o do_v so_o than_o the_o world_n mock_v thou_o and_o thou_o be_v a_o fool_n to_o they_o but_o bear_v this_o cross_n patient_o and_o let_v not_o the_o imprison_a spirit_n get_v out_o of_o prison_n again_o but_o trust_v in_o god_n and_o he_o will_v set_v upon_o thou_o the_o crown_n of_o the_o divine_a joy_n 90._o but_o if_o the_o spirit_n break_v out_o of_o prison_n than_o put_v it_o in_o again_o make_v good_a thy_o part_n against_o it_o as_o long_o as_o thou_o live_v and_o if_o thou_o get_v so_o much_o advantage_n that_o it_o do_v not_o whole_o kindle_v the_o source_n or_o fountain_n of_o thy_o heart_n whereby_o thy_o soul_n will_v become_v a_o dry_a firebrand_n of_o wood_n each_o fountain_n or_o source_n have_v yet_o its_o sap_n when_o thou_o departe_v from_o hence_o 91._o then_o will_v not_o that_o kindle_a fire_n at_o the_o last_o judgement_n day_n hurt_v thou_o nor_o will_v it_o cleave_v or_o stick_v in_o thy_o sappy-spirit_n but_o after_o this_o anxious_a affliction_n and_o trouble_v thou_o will_v be_v in_o the_o resurrection_n a_o triumph_a angel_n of_o god_n question_n 92._o but_o now_o thou_o may_v say_v be_v there_o in_o god_n also_o a_o contrary_a will_n or_o opposition_n among_o or_o between_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n answer_n 93._o no_o though_o i_o show_v here_o their_o earnest_a birth_n how_o earnest_o and_o severe_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v generate_v whereby_o every_o one_o may_v very_o well_o understand_v the_o great_a earnest_a severity_n of_o god_n 94._o yet_o it_o do_v not_o therefore_o follow_v that_o there_o be_v a_o disunion_n or_o discord_n among_o they_o for_o the_o very_a innermost_a deep_a birth_n or_o geniture_n in_o the_o heart_n or_o kernel_n be_v only_o and_o altogether_o so_o which_o no_o creature_n can_v apprehend_v in_o the_o body_n but_o in_o the_o flash_n where_o the_o hide_a spirit_n be_v generate_v there_o it_o will_v be_v apprehend_v for_o that_o be_v also_o generate_v in_o such_o a_o manner_n and_o in_o such_o a_o power_n as_o be_v here_o mention_v 95._o but_o unto_o i_o be_v open_v the_o gate_n of_o my_o mind_n so_o that_o i_o can_v see_v and_o discern_v it_o else_o it_o will_v indeed_o remain_v conceal_v with_o and_o hide_a to_o i_o till_o the_o day_n of_o the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a yea_o it_o have_v be_v conceal_v from_o all_o man_n since_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n but_o i_o submit_v my_o will_n to_o god_n will_v let_v he_o do_v what_o he_o please_v 96._o in_o god_n all_o the_o spirit_n do_v triumph_n as_o one_o spirit_n and_o one_o spirit_n always_o mitigate_v and_o love_v the_o other_o and_o so_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a joy_n and_o delight_n but_o their_o severe_a birth_n or_o geniture_n which_o be_v effect_v or_o do_v in_o secret_a must_v be_v so_o for_o life_n understanding_n and_o allknowingnesse_n omniscience_n be_v thus_o generate_v and_o this_o be_v a_o eternal_a birth_n or_o geniture_n which_o be_v never_o otherwise_o 97._o thou_o must_v not_o think_v that_o perhaps_o in_o heaven_n there_o be_v some_o manner_n of_o body_n which_o only_o be_v thus_o generate_v which_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n be_v call_v god_n 98._o no_o but_o the_o whole_a divine_a power_n which_o itself_o be_v heaven_n and_o the_o heaven_n of_o all_o heaven_n be_v so_o generate_v and_o that_o be_v call_v god_n the_o father_n of_o who_o all_o holy_a angel_n be_v generate_v and_o live_v also_o in_o the_o same_o power_n also_o the_o spirit_n of_o all_o angel_n in_o their_o body_n be_v always_o continual_o and_o eternal_o thus_o generate_v in_o like_a manner_n also_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o all_o men._n 99_o for_o this_o world_n belong_v as_o well_o to_o the_o body_n or_o corporeity_n corpus_n of_o god_n the_o father_n as_o the_o heaven_n do_v but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v in_o the_o locality_n or_o space_n of_o this_o world_n be_v kindle_v through_o king_n lucifer_n in_o his_o elevation_n so_o that_o all_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n be_v as_o it_o be_v half_o faint_a and_o dead_a and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o we_o poor_a man_n be_v so_o very_a much_o blind_v and_o live_v in_o so_o great_a and_o desperate_a danger_n 100_o yet_o thou_o must_v not_o therefore_o think_v that_o the_o heavenly_a light_n in_o
this_o world_n in_o the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n of_o god_n be_v quite_o extinct_a no_o there_o be_v only_o a_o duskishnesse_n or_o dim_a obscurity_n upon_o it_o so_o that_o we_o can_v apprehend_v it_o with_o our_o corrupt_a eye_n 101._o but_o if_o god_n do_v once_o put_v away_o that_o duskishnesse_n which_o move_v about_o the_o light_n and_o that_o thy_o eye_n be_v open_v then_o in_o that_o very_a place_n where_o thou_o stand_v sit_v or_o lie_v thou_o shall_v see_v the_o glorious_a countenance_n or_o face_n of_o god_n and_o the_o whole_a heavenly_a gate_n 102._o thou_o need_v not_o first_fw-mi to_o cast_v thy_o eye_n up_o into_o heaven_n for_o it_o be_v write_v the_o word_n be_v near_o thou_o viz_o on_o thy_o lip_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n deut._n 30._o 14._o rom._n 10._o 8._o 103._o yea_o god_n be_v so_o near_o thou_o that_o the_o birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n be_v do_v or_o wrought_v even_o in_o thy_o heart_n yea_o all_o the_o three_o person_n be_v generate_v in_o thy_o heart_n even_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n 104._o now_o when_o i_o write_v here_o concern_v the_o midst_n or_o centre_n that_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o divine_a birth_n or_o geniture_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n or_o centre_n the_o meaning_n be_v not_o that_o in_o heaven_n there_o be_v a_o peculiar_a or_o several_a place_n or_o a_o peculiar_a several_a body_n wherein_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o divine_a life_n rise_v up_o out_o of_o which_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n go_v forth_o into_o the_o whole_a deep_a of_o the_o father_n 105._o no_o but_o i_o speak_v in_o a_o corporeal_a or_o angelical_a or_o humane_a way_n that_o the_o reader_n may_v the_o better_a understand_v it_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o the_o angelical_a creature_n be_v image_v or_o frame_v and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o god_n every_o where_o universal_o 106._o for_o thou_o can_v not_o nominate_v any_o place_n either_o in_o heaven_n or_o in_o this_o world_n wherein_o the_o divine_a birth_n or_o geniture_n be_v not_o thus_o be_v it_o in_o a_o angel_n or_o holy_a man_n or_o any_o where_o else_o 107._o wheresoever_o one_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n in_o the_o divine_a power_n be_v touch_v or_o stir_v let_v the_o place_n be_v where_o or_o thing_n what_o it_o will_v except_o in_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o wicked_a damn_a man_n there_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o the_o divine_a birth_n or_o geniture_n clear_o at_o hand_n and_o there_o already_o be_v all_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain-spirit_n of_o god_n 108._o as_o when_o thou_o will_v make_v a_o spacious_a creature_o circumscribe_v circle_n and_o have_v the_o whole_a deity_n peculiar_o apart_o therein_o then_o just_o so_o as_o it_o be_v generate_v in_o a_o creature_n so_o it_o be_v also_o in_o the_o whole_a deep_a of_o the_o father_n in_o all_o place_n and_o part_n thereof_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n note_n 109._o and_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n be_v god_n a_o almighty_a all-knowing_a all-seeing_a all-hearing_a all-smelling_a all-feeling_a god_n who_o be_v every_o where_o and_o prove_v the_o heart_n and_o rein_n of_o the_o creature_n 110._o and_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v he_o also_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n all_o the_o devil_n together_o with_o all_o wicked_a man_n must_v be_v his_o eternal_a prisoner_n and_o in_o the_o salitter_n which_o they_o have_v corrupt_v and_o kindle_v in_o their_o place_n or_o space_n must_v endure_v eternal_a pain_n and_o torment_n and_o moreover_o eternal_a shame_n and_o reproach_n 111._o for_o the_o total_a glorious_a face_n of_o god_n together_o with_o all_o the_o holy_a angel_n will_v shine_v bright_a and_o glorious_o above_o they_o and_o under_o they_o and_o round_o about_o they_o on_o every_o side_n 112._o and_o all_o holy_a angel_n together_o with_o all_o holy_a man_n will_v eternal_o triumph_v above_o they_o below_o they_o and_o round_o about_o they_o and_o for_o great_a joy_n delight_n and_o pleasantness_n sing_v of_o god_n holiness_n of_o their_o royal_a kingly_a government_n or_o regiment_n and_o of_o the_o gracious_a amiable_a bless_a fruit_n of_o the_o heavenly_a spring_n or_o vegetation_n and_o that_o will_v go_v forth_o according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o many_o various_a voice_n 113._o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o devil_n with_o all_o wicked_a man_n will_v be_v force_v into_o a_o hole_n where_o a_o hellish_a stink_n will_v burn_v boil_v and_o rise_v up_o and_o the_o hellish_a fire_n and_o hellish_a coldness_n and_o bitterness_n will_v burn_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o kindle_a spirit_n of_o god_n eternal_o in_o their_o body_n as_o also_o in_o their_o court_n dominion_n region_n space_n or_o circumference_n 114._o nay_o if_o they_o can_v be_v lock_v in_o or_o bar_v up_o into_o a_o hole_n that_o the_o angry_a face_n of_o god_n may_v not_o touch_v they_o than_o they_o may_v be_v quiet_a and_o content_v and_o will_v not_o be_v necessitate_v to_o endure_v eternal_a ignominy_n shame_n and_o reproach_n 115._o but_o here_o be_v no_o help_n their_o torment_n increase_v and_o become_v but_o the_o great_a the_o more_o they_o bewail_v it_o the_o more_o do_v the_o hellish_a fierceness_n or_o wrath_n kindle_v itself_o they_o must_v lie_v in_o hell_n as_o dead_a bone_n like_o singe_a scorch_a sheep_n in_o the_o fire_n their_o stink_n and_o abomination_n gnaw_v they_o 116._o they_o dare_v not_o lift_v up_o their_o eye_n for_o shame_n note_n for_o they_o see_v in_o their_o circumference_n court_n or_o region_n nothing_o else_o but_o only_o a_o severe_a judge_n and_o above_o they_o and_o on_o all_o side_n of_o they_o they_o see_v the_o eternal_a joy_n 117._o not_o that_o they_o apprehend_v and_o behold_v it_o but_o they_o have_v a_o kind_n of_o knowledge_n thereof_o in_o the_o centre_n 118._o here_o be_v lamentation_n and_o woe_n yell_v and_o cry_v and_o no_o deliverance_n it_o be_v with_o they_o as_o if_o it_o do_v continual_o thunder_n and_o lighten_v tempestuous_o 119._o for_o the_o kindle_a spirit_n of_o god_n generate_v themselves_o thus_o i._o first_o the_o hardness_n generate_v a_o hard_a raw_a rough_a cold_a and_o astringent_a quality_n ii_o second_o the_o sweetness_n be_v grow_v faint_a like_o a_o glow_a coal_n when_o there_o be_v no_o more_o sap_n in_o the_o wood_n that_o gasp_v and_o there_o be_v no_o refreshment_n for_o it_o iii_o three_o the_o bitterness_n tear_v like_o a_o hot_a plague_n and_o be_v as_o bitter_a as_o gall._n four_o four_o the_o fire_n burn_v as_o a_o fierce_a wrathful_a sulphur_n v._n five_o love_n be_v a_o enmity_n here_o vi_o sixthly_a the_o sound_n be_v a_o mere_a beat_v rumble_a or_o crack_v like_o the_o noise_n of_o a_o fire_n break_v forth_o out_o of_o a_o hollow_a place_n as_o if_o it_o be_v great_a clap_n of_o thunder_n vii_o seven_o the_o circuit_n region_n court_n or_o residence_n of_o the_o body_n be_v a_o house_n of_o mourning_n 120._o their_o food_n be_v abomination_n and_o grow_v from_o the_o fierceness_n of_o all_o quality_n lamentation_n and_o woe_n and_o that_o for_o ever_o without_o end_n there_o be_v no_o time_n there_o another_o king_n sit_v on_o their_o throne_n which_o keep_v or_o hold_v a_o judgement_n for_o ever_o they_o be_v only_o his_o footstool_n 121._o o_o beauty_n pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n of_o this_o world_n o_o riches_n and_o proud_a stateliness_n o_o may_v and_o power_n thy_o unrighteous_a judgement_n and_o great_a pomp_n with_o all_o thy_o pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n lie_v all_o together_o on_o a_o heap_n and_o be_v become_v a_o hellish_a fire_n 122._o now_o eat_v and_o drink_v now_o trim_a and_o dress_v thyself_o therewith_o and_o domineer_v therein_o thou_o fair_a goddess_n how_o be_v thou_o become_v a_o whore_n and_o thy_o shame_n and_o reproach_n continue_v for_o ever_o the_o eleven_o chapter_n vii_o of_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n in_o the_o divine_a power_n 1._o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o divine_a power_n be_v the_o corpus_n or_o body_n which_o be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o other_o six_o spirit_n wherein_o all_o heavenly_a figure_n subsist_v and_o wherein_o all_o thing_n image_n and_o form_n themselves_o and_o wherein_o all_o beauty_n and_o joy_n rise_v up_o 2._o this_o be_v the_o very_a spirit_n of_o nature_n yea_o nature_n itself_o wherein_o apprehensibility_n or_o comprehensibility_n consist_v and_o wherein_o all_o creature_n be_v form_v in_o heaven_n and_o on_o earth_n yea_o heaven_n itself_o be_v therein_o form_v and_o naturality_n in_o the_o whole_a deity_n consist_v in_o this_o spirit_n 3._o if_o it_o be_v not_o for_o this_o spirit_n there_o will_v be_v neither_o angel_n nor_o man_n and_o god_n will_v be_v a_o unsearchable_a be_v subsist_v only_o in_o a_o unsearchable_a
the_o place_n be_v he_o by_o right_a of_o nature_n but_o when_o he_o elevate_v himself_o and_o kindle_v that_o place_n in_o the_o wrathful_a fire_n then_o he_o set_v his_o father_n house_n on_o fire_n and_o become_v a_o contrary_a will_n or_o opposite_a to_o the_o place_n out_o of_o which_o he_o be_v make_v and_o make_v two_o out_o of_o that_o which_o be_v one_o before_o his_o elevation_n 79._o now_o when_o he_o do_v so_o than_o he_o keep_v his_o corporeal_a right_n of_o nature_n to_o himself_o and_o that_o place_v also_o keep_v its_o own_o to_o itself_o but_o see_v the_o creature_n which_o have_v a_o beginning_n will_v oppose_v or_o set_v itself_o against_o the_o first_o be_v which_o be_v before_o the_o creature_n be_v which_o have_v no_o beginning_n and_o will_v needs_o spoil_v the_o place_n which_o be_v none_o of_o its_o make_n wherein_o it_o be_v create_v a_o creature_n in_o the_o love_n and_o will_v turn_v that_o love_n into_o a_o wrath-fire_n than_o it_o be_v equal_a and_o just_a that_o the_o love_n shall_v spew_v up_o the_o wrath-fire_n forth_o together_o with_o the_o creature_n 80._o from_o hence_o also_o the_o polity_n right_n in_o this_o world_n exist_v or_o have_v their_o original_n for_o when_o a_o son_n resist_v his_o father_n and_o strike_v his_o father_n than_o he_o lose_v his_o fatherly_a or_o paternal_a inheritance_n and_o his_o father_n may_v thrust_v he_o out_o of_o his_o house_n but_o so_o long_o as_o he_o continue_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o father_n the_o father_n have_v no_o right_a authority_n or_o lawful_a power_n to_o disinherit_v he_o 81._o this_o worldly_a jus._n right_n take_v its_o original_n from_o heaven_n as_o also_o many_o other_o worldly_a right_n which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o moses_n take_v their_o begin_n and_o original_a from_o the_o divine_a nature_n in_o heaven_n which_o i_o shall_v demonstrate_v plain_o in_o its_o due_a place_n from_o the_o true_a ground_n in_o the_o deity_n now_o one_o may_v object_n and_o say_v objection_n then_o a_o angel_n be_v full_o bind_v and_o tie_v to_o that_o place_n in_o which_o he_o be_v create_v and_o must_v not_o stir_v nor_o can_v stir_v from_o thence_o answer_n 82._o no_o as_o little_a as_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v or_o will_v be_v tie_v in_o their_o rife_v up_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o move_v one_o among_o another_o so_o little_o be_v the_o angel_n also_o tie_v to_o their_o place_n at_o all_o 83._o for_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rise_v up_o continual_o one_o in_o another_o and_o have_v a_o sport_n or_o game_n of_o love_n in_o their_o birth_n or_o geniture_n and_o yet_o every_o spirit_n keep_v his_o natural_a seat_n or_o place_n in_o the_o birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o god_n wherein_o it_o never_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o heat_n be_v change_v into_o the_o cold_a or_o the_o cold_a into_o the_o heat_n but_o each_o keep_v its_o natural_a place_n or_o posture_n and_o the_o one_o rise_v up_o in_o the_o other_o from_o whence_o the_o life_n have_v its_o original_a 84._o so_o the_o holy_a angel_n move_v walk_v or_o converse_v in_o all_o the_o three_o kingdom_n one_o among_o another_o whereby_o they_o conceive_v or_o receive_v their_o conception_n one_o from_o the_o other_o that_o be_v from_o the_o other_o beauty_n comely_a form_n friendliness_n courtesy_n and_o virtue_n every_o one_o receive_v his_o high_a joy_n and_o yet_o each_o keep_v his_o natural_a seat_n or_o place_n in_o which_o he_o be_v become_v a_o creature_n for_o his_o own_o propriety_n 85._o like_o one_o in_o this_o world_n that_o when_o he_o have_v a_o dear_a and_o near_a kinsman_n which_o return_v home_o from_o foreign_a part_n of_o the_o world_n who_o he_o have_v a_o very_a hearty_a desire_n and_o earnest_a longing_n to_o see_v there_o be_v joy_n and_o friendly_a salute_v and_o bid_v welcome_a also_o a_o friendly_a love_a discourse_n or_o conference_n between_o they_o and_o so_o he_o treat_v this_o love_a and_o welcome_a guest_n in_o the_o best_a manner_n that_o he_o can_v yet_o this_o be_v but_o cold_a water_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o heavenly_a 86._o and_o thus_o the_o holy_a angel_n do_v one_o towards_o another_o when_o the_o army_n or_o company_n of_o one_o kingdom_n come_v to_o the_o other_o or_o when_o the_o army_n or_o company_n of_o one_o princely_a quality_n come_v to_o a_o army_n or_o company_n of_o another_o princely_a quality_n there_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a love_a entertainment_n salute_v and_o embrace_v reception_n a_o very_a gracious_a amiable_a and_o bless_a discourse_n and_o friendly_a respect_n a_o very_a gracious_a amiable_a bless_a and_o love_a walk_v and_o play_v together_o a_o most_o chaste_a and_o humble_a exercise_n a_o friendly_a kiss_n and_o lead_v one_o another_o up_o and_o down_o here_o begin_v the_o lovely_a choir_n and_o set_v dance_v 87._o like_o little_a child_n when_o they_o go_v in_o may_v to_o gather_v flower_n where_o many_o often_o meet_v together_o there_o they_o talk_v and_o confer_v friendly_a and_o pluck_v or_o gather_v many_o sundry_a sort_n of_o flower_n 88_o now_o when_o this_o be_v do_v they_o carry_v those_o flower_n in_o their_o hand_n and_o begin_v a_o sportful_a dance_n and_o sing_v from_o the_o joy_n of_o their_o heart_n rejoice_v thus_o also_o do_v the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n when_o the_o foreign_a army_n or_o company_n meet_v together_o 89._o for_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o this_o world_n labour_v in_o its_o utmost_a power_n and_o diligence_n that_o it_o may_v bring_v forth_o heavenly_a form_n and_o many_o time_n little_a child_n may_v be_v their_o parent_n schoolmaster_n and_o teacher_n if_o parent_n can_v but_o understand_v or_o will_v but_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o but_o now_o adays_o the_o corruption_n be_v lamentable_a both_o with_o young_a and_o old_a and_o the_o proverb_n be_v verify_v wie_z die_v alten_n sungen_n so_o lerneten_v die_v yungen_n as_o the_o old_a one_o sing_v so_o th'young_a learn_v to_o ring_n 90._o by_o this_o high_a humility_n of_o the_o angel_n the_o spirit_n admonish_v the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n that_o they_o shall_v view_v and_o examine_v themselves_o whether_o they_o bear_v such_o a_o love_n one_o to_o another_o whether_o there_o be_v such_o humility_n among_o they_o what_o kind_n of_o angel_n do_v they_o think_v they_o be_v and_o whether_o be_v they_o like_v to_o these_o or_o no_o be_v they_o have_v in_o they_o in_o possession_n the_o three_o angelical_a kingdom_n 91._o behold_v the_o spirit_n will_v here_o a_o little_a present_a before_o thy_o eye_n what_o manner_n of_o love_n humility_z and_o courteous_a friendliness_n there_o be_v in_o thou_o thou_o fair_a angelical_a bride_n behold_v i_o pray_v thou_o thy_o dress_n ornament_n and_o attire_n what_o excellent_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n may_v thy_o bridegroom_n take_v in_o thou_o thou_o belove_a angel_n that_o dance_v daily_a with_o the_o devil_n i._n 92._o first_o if_o one_o be_v now_o adays_o a_o little_a prefer_v or_o advance_v and_o get_v but_o a_o little_a while_n into_o a_o office_n then_o other_o be_v no_o more_o so_o good_a as_o he_o or_o fit_a for_o his_o company_n that_o be_v in_o no_o preferment_n he_o count_v the_o vulgar_a or_o layman_n his_o footstool_n he_o instant_o endeavour_v by_o cunning_a and_o craft_n to_o get_v the_o vulgar_a or_o layman_n good_n under_o his_o dispose_n if_o he_o can_v compass_v it_o by_o trick_n and_o design_n than_o he_o do_v it_o by_o force_n to_o satisfy_v his_o high_a mindedness_n 93._o if_o a_o simple_a man_n come_v before_o he_o that_o can_v place_v his_o word_n handsome_o than_o he_o take_v he_o up_o short_a as_o if_o he_o be_v a_o dog_n and_o if_o he_o have_v any_o business_n before_o he_o than_o he_o regard_v only_o those_o that_o be_v of_o worldly_a esteem_n and_o let_v they_o carry_v the_o cause_n right_o or_o wrong_n take_v heed_n friend_n what_o manner_n of_o princely_a angel_n indeed_o thou_o be_v thou_o will_v find_v it_o well_o enough_o in_o the_o follow_a chapter_n concern_v the_o fall_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o will_v be_v thy_o lookingglass_n to_o see_v thyself_o in_o ii_o 94._o second_o if_o one_o now_o adays_o have_v learn_v more_o in_o worldly_a science_n or_o study_v more_o than_o the_o vulgar_a or_o layman_n in_o a_o instant_n no_o vulgar_a or_o layman_n be_v to_o be_v compare_v to_o he_o because_o he_o can_v express_v himself_o or_o speak_v according_a to_o art_n he_o have_v no_o skill_n in_o the_o other_o proud_a gange_n and_o garb._n 95._o in_o brief_a the_o simple_a plain_a man_n must_v be_v his_o fool_n whereas_o he_o himself_o be_v indeed_o a_o proud_a angel_n and_o be_v 〈◊〉_d love_n but_o a_o dead_a man._n this_o sort_n of_o party_n 〈…〉_z have_v its_o lookingglass_n in_o the_o follow_a chapter_n iii_o 96._o three_o if_o
look_v upon_o he_o perhaps_o thou_o may_v be_v make_v sound_n or_o whole_a again_o 61._o but_o stay_v a_o little_a another_o sit_v on_o thy_o throne_n he_o be_v kiss_v and_o he_o be_v a_o obedient_a son_n to_o his_o father_n and_o do_v as_o the_o father_n do_v 62._o stay_v yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o the_o hellish_a fire_n will_v kiss_v thou_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n make_v much_o of_o this_o latin_a till_o more_o grow_v out_o of_o it_o thou_o will_v sudden_o lose_v thy_o crown_n now_o one_o may_v ask_v what_o then_o in_o lucifer_n be_v proper_o that_o enmity_n against_o god_n for_o which_o he_o be_v thrust_v and_o drive_v out_o of_o his_o place_n 63._o here_o i_o will_v show_v you_o exact_o the_o pith_n kernel_n and_o heart_n of_o lucifer_n and_o then_o you_o will_v see_v what_o a_o devil_n be_v or_o how_o he_o be_v become_v a_o devil_n therefore_o take_v heed_n and_o do_v not_o invite_v or_o entertain_v he_o as_o a_o guest_n for_o he_o be_v the_o arch-sworn_a enemy_n of_o god_n and_o of_o all_o angel_n and_o man_n and_o that_o in_o his_o eternity_n 64._o now_o if_o thou_o understand_v and_o apprehend_v this_o aright_o than_o thou_o will_v not_o make_v of_o god_n a_o devil_n as_o some_o do_v which_o say_v god_n have_v create_v the_o evil_a and_o that_o his_o will_n be_v that_o some_o man_n shall_v be_v lose_v which_o man_n that_o so_o say_v help_v to_o increase_v the_o devil_n lie_v and_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o the_o severe_a judgement_n by_o their_o pervert_v god_n truth_n and_o so_o turn_v they_o into_o lie_n now_o observe_v 65._o the_o whole_a deity_n have_v in_o its_o innermost_a or_o begin_v birth_n in_o the_o pith_n or_o kernel_n a_o very_a tart_a terrible_a sharpness_n in_o which_o the_o astringent_a quality_n be_v a_o very_a horrible_a tart_a hard_a dark_a and_o cold_a attract_v or_o draw_v together_o like_a winter_n when_o there_o be_v a_o fiery_a bitter_a cold_a frost_n when_o water_n be_v freeze_v into_o ice_n and_o beside_o be_v very_o intolerable_a 66._o then_o think_v or_o suppose_v if_o in_o such_o a_o hard_a winter_n when_o it_o be_v so_o cold_a the_o sun_n shall_v be_v take_v away_o what_o kind_n of_o hard_a frost_n and_o how_o very_o rough_a fierce_a and_o hard_a darkness_n will_v it_o be_v wherein_o no_o life_n can_v subsist_v 67._o after_o such_o a_o manner_n and_o kind_n be_v the_o astringent_a quality_n in_o the_o innermost_a kernel_n or_o pith_n in_o itself_o and_o to_o itself_o alone_o without_o the_o other_o quality_n in_o god_n for_o the_o austereness_n or_o severity_n make_v the_o attract_v or_o draw_v together_o and_o fixation_n or_o glutinousnesse_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o hardness_n dry_v it_o up_o so_o that_o it_o subsist_v creature_o as_o a_o creature_n 68_o and_o the_o bitter_a quality_n be_v a_o tear_v penetrate_a and_o cut_v bitter_a quality_n or_o source_n for_o it_o divede_v and_o drive_v forth_o the_o hard_a and_o astringent_a quality_n and_o make_v the_o mobility_n 69._o and_o betwixt_o these_o two_o quality_n be_v heat_n generate_v from_o its_o hard_a and_o fierce_a bitter_a rub_n tear_v and_o rage_v which_o rise_v up_o in_o the_o bitter_a and_o hard_a quality_n as_o a_o fierce_a wrathful_a kindle_v and_o press_v quite_o through_o as_o a_o hard_a fiery_a noise_n 70._o from_o whence_o exi_v the_o hard_a tone_n and_o in_o that_o rise_n up_o or_o climb_v it_o be_v environ_v and_o fix_v in_o the_o astringent_a quality_n so_o that_o it_o become_v a_o body_n which_o subsist_v 71._o now_o if_o there_o be_v no_o other_o quality_n in_o this_o body_n which_o can_v quench_v the_o fierceness_n of_o these_o four_o quality_n than_o there_o be_v will_v be_v a_o perpetual_a enmity_n therein_o for_o the_o bitter_a be_v will_v be_v against_o the_o astringent_a in_o that_o it_o storm_v and_o tear_v so_o vehement_o therein_o and_o break_v open_v the_o astringent_a 72._o and_o then_o the_o astringent_a also_o will_v be_v against_o the_o bitter_a in_o that_o it_o attract_v draw_v together_o and_o hold_v fast_o the_o bitter_a captive_a that_o it_o can_v not_o have_v its_o own_o course_n 73._o and_o the_o heat_n will_v be_v against_o both_o in_o that_o with_o its_o fierce_a wratful_a kindle_v and_o rise_v up_o it_o make_v all_o hot_a burn_a and_o rage_a and_o be_v full_o or_o total_o against_o the_o cold_a 74._o and_o so_o the_o tone_n will_v be_v a_o great_a enmity_n in_o all_o the_o other_o in_o that_o it_o penetrate_v forcible_o through_o all_o like_a a_o tyrant_n 75._o and_o thus_o this_o be_v the_o very_o deep_a and_o innermost_a hide_a birth_n of_o god_n according_a to_o which_o he_o call_v himself_o a_o angry_a zealous_a or_o jealous_a god_n as_o may_v be_v see_v by_o the_o ten_o commandment_n on_o mount_n sinai_n exod._n 20._o 5._o deut._n 5._o 9_o 76._o and_o in_o this_o quality_n stand_v hell_n and_o eternal_a perdition_n as_o also_o the_o eternal_a enmity_n and_o murderous_a den_n and_o such_o a_o creature_n the_o devil_n be_v come_v to_o be_v 77._o but_o now_o see_v he_o be_v a_o swear_a arch-enemy_n of_o god_n and_o though_o indeed_o the_o disputant_n and_o helper_n of_o the_o devil_n will_v needs_o force_v it_o so_o in_o argument_n that_o god_n will_v the_o good_a and_o also_o the_o evil_a and_o that_o he_o have_v create_v some_o man_n to_o damnation_n therefore_o and_o thereupon_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n cit_v they_o upon_o pain_n of_o eternal_a enmity_n to_o come_v before_o this_o lookingglass_n wherein_o their_o heart_n shall_v be_v lay_v open_a and_o they_o shall_v see_v what_o god_n be_v and_o who_o the_o devil_n be_v or_o how_o he_o be_v become_v a_o devil_n 78._o if_o thy_o heart_n be_v not_o bolt_v and_o bar_v up_o in_o death_n through_o thy_o stubborn_a wilfulness_n ae_v blasphemy_n and_o drown_v in_o horrible_a sin_n purpose_v not_o to_o desist_v from_o they_o or_o leave_v they_o then_o awake_v and_o behold_v i_o take_v heaven_n and_o earth_n also_o the_o star_n and_o element_n and_o all_o the_o creature_n and_o man_n himself_o also_o in_o his_o whole_a substance_n to_o witness_v and_o so_o i_o will_v prove_v it_o also_o plain_o and_o clear_o in_o its_o due_a place_n with_o all_o these_o forementioned_a thing_n especial_o when_o we_o come_v to_o treat_v of_o the_o creation_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n 79._o if_o these_o thing_n will_v not_o give_v thou_o satisfaction_n then_o pray_v to_o god_n that_o he_o will_v open_v thy_o heart_n and_o then_o thou_o will_v know_v and_o see_v heaven_n and_o hell_n as_o also_o the_o whole_a deity_n with_o all_o its_o quality_n and_o then_o no_o doubt_n thou_o will_v forbear_v and_o justify_v the_o devil_n no_o more_o i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o open_v thy_o heart_n for_o thou_o now_o observe_v the_o true_a birth_n birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o god_n 80._o behold_v as_o i_o have_v mention_v above_o the_o birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o god_n in_o its_o innermost_a be_v in_o these_o four_o quality_n be_v thus_o sharp_a or_o tart._n thou_o must_v understand_v it_o exact_o 81._o the_o astringent_a quality_n be_v thus_o sharp_a in_o its_o own_o proper_a quality_n in_o itself_o but_o it_o be_v not_o alone_o or_o without_o the_o other_o neither_o be_v it_o generate_v of_o or_o in_o itself_o as_o be_v whole_o free_a but_o the_o other_o six_o spirit_n generate_v it_o and_o they_o also_o hold_v it_o by_o the_o reins_o and_o may_v let_v their_o reins_o and_o authority_n go_v as_o far_o only_o as_o they_o please_v 82._o for_o the_o sweet_a spring_n or_o fountain_n water_n be_v sudden_o a_o whip_n scourge_n or_o lash_n upon_o the_o astringent_a quality_n and_o mitigate_v soften_v or_o supple_v it_o so_o that_o it_o grow_v very_o thin_a gentle_a mild_a and_o soft_a as_o also_o very_o bright_a 80._o but_o that_o it_o be_v thus_o sharp_a in_o itself_o be_v to_o the_o end_n that_o a_o body_n may_v be_v image_v or_o frame_v through_o its_o attract_v or_o draw_v together_o otherwise_o the_o deity_n will_v not_o subsist_v much_o less_o a_o creature_n 84._o and_o in_o this_o sharpness_n god_n be_v a_o all-comprehensible_a and_o all-fixing_a or_o all-fastning_a sharp_a god_n for_o the_o birth_n geniture_n and_o sharpness_n of_o god_n be_v thus_o every_o where_o 85._o but_o if_o i_o shall_v describe_v the_o deity_n in_o its_o birth_n or_o geniture_n in_o a_o small_a round_a circle_n in_o the_o high_a depth_n than_o it_o be_v thus_o in_o a_o similitude_n 86._o as_o suppose_v a_o wheel_n stand_v before_o thou_o with_o seven_o wheel_n one_o so_o make_v in_o the_o other_o that_o it_o can_v go_v on_o all_o side_n forward_o backward_o and_o cross_a way_n without_o need_n of_o any_o turn_a back_n or_o stop_v 87._o and_o in_o its_o go_n that_o always_o one_o wheel_n in_o its_o turn_n about_o
penetrate_v sudden_o one_o into_o another_o drive_v hard_a rub_v and_o throng_v crowd_v or_o sqeeze_n then_o the_o sweet_a water_n will_v be_v squeeze_v out_o and_o the_o fierce_a heat_n will_v be_v kindle_v and_o then_o will_v rise_v up_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n as_o in_o lucifer_n 112._o this_o be_v now_o the_o true_a birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o the_o deity_n which_o have_v be_v so_o from_o eternity_n in_o all_o corner_n and_o place_n whatsoever_o and_o abide_v so_o in_o all_o eternity_n 113._o but_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o lucifer_n 11._o the_o destroyer_n it_o be_v otherwise_o as_o i_o have_v write_v above_o concern_v the_o fierceness_n and_o in_o this_o world_n which_o be_v now_o half_o kindle_v also_o it_o be_v likewise_o after_o another_o manner_n and_o will_v be_v so_o till_o the_o day_n of_o the_o restitution_n of_o which_o i_o shall_v write_v when_o i_o treat_v concern_v the_o creation_n of_o this_o world_n 114._o now_o in_o this_o glorious_a lovely_a and_o heavenly_a salitter_n or_o divine_a quality_n the_o kingdom_n of_o lucifer_n also_o be_v create_v without_o any_o great_a motion_n than_o the_o other_o 115._o for_o when_o lucifer_n be_v create_v he_o be_v altogether_o perfect_a and_o be_v the_o fair_a prince_n in_o heaven_n adorn_v and_o endue_v with_o the_o fair_a clarity_n or_o brightness_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 116._o but_o if_o lucifer_n have_v be_v spoil_v or_o destroy_v in_o the_o move_n of_o the_o creation_n as_o he_o pretend_v than_o he_o have_v never_o have_v his_o perfection_n beauty_n and_o clarity_n but_o will_v have_v be_v present_o a_o fierce_a dark_a devil_n and_o not_o a_o cherubin_n of_o the_o glorious_a birth_n and_o beauty_n of_o king_n lucifer_n 117._o behold_v thou_o murderous_a and_o lie_a spirit_n here_o i_o will_v describe_v thy_o royal_a birth_n how_o thou_o be_v in_o thy_o creation_n how_o god_n create_v thou_o and_o how_o thou_o become_v so_o beautiful_a and_o to_o what_o end_n god_n create_v thou_o 118._o if_o thou_o say_v any_o other_o thing_n then_o this_o which_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o the_o creature_n testify_v than_o thou_o lie_v nay_o the_o whole_a deity_n testify_v against_o thou_o that_o god_n create_v thou_o for_o his_o praise_n out_o of_o himself_o to_o be_v a_o prince_n and_o king_n of_o god_n as_o he_o do_v prince_n michael_n and_o prince_n uriel_n now_o observe_v 119._o when_o the_o deity_n move_v itself_o to_o creation_n and_o will_v form_v image_n or_o frame_n creature_n in_o its_o body_n it_o kindle_v not_o the_o qualify_a spirit_n else_o they_o will_v have_v burn_v eternal_o but_o it_o stir_v they_o very_o gentle_o or_o soft_o in_o the_o astringent_a quality_n 120._o that_o draw_v or_o attract_v the_o divine_a salitter_n together_o and_o dry_v it_o so_o that_o it_o become_v a_o body_n and_o so_o the_o whole_a divine_a power_n of_o all_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain-spirit_n of_o that_o place_n or_o room_n as_o far_o as_o that_o of_o the_o angel_n reach_v be_v captivate_v in_o the_o body_n and_o become_v the_o propriety_n of_o the_o body_n which_o neither_o can_v nor_o shall_v be_v destroy_v again_o in_o eternity_n but_o shall_v remain_v the_o body_n propriety_n or_o proper_a own_o in_o eternity_n 121._o now_o the_o captivate_v or_o incorporate_v power_n of_o all_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n have_v its_o propriety_n in_o the_o body_n and_o be_v rise_v in_o the_o body_n and_o have_v generate_v itself_o in_o the_o same_o manner_n as_o the_o deity_n generate_v itself_o from_o all_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n 122._o one_o quality_n have_v always_o generate_v the_o other_o alike_o and_o none_o of_o they_o have_v vanish_v or_o go_v out_o of_o sight_n just_a as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a deity_n and_o then_o the_o whole_a body_n as_o it_o be_v also_o in_o the_o ternarie_a generate_v itself_o just_a as_o the_o deity_n generate_v itself_o without_o or_o distinct_a from_o the_o 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will_v govern_v with_o its_o sharpness_n 65._o from_o hence_o now_o be_v exi_v the_o great_a contrary_a opposite_a will_n and_o eternal_a enmity_n between_o god_n and_o lucifer_n for_o the_o power_n of_o god_n move_v very_o soft_o meek_o pleasant_o and_o friendly_a so_o that_o its_o birth_n can_v be_v conceive_v of_o or_o apprehend_v and_o the_o spirit_n of_o lucifer_n move_v and_o tear_v very_o harsh_o astringent_o firily_a swift_o and_o furious_o 66._o a_o example_n whereof_o you_o have_v in_o the_o kindle_a salitter_n of_o the_o star_n which_o because_o of_o this_o kindle_a fierceness_n must_v roul_n with_o the_o vanity_n even_o to_o the_o last_o judgement_n day_n and_o then_o the_o fierceness_n will_v be_v separate_v from_o they_o and_o be_v give_v to_o king_n lucifer_n for_o a_o eternal_a house_n 67._o but_o that_o this_o be_v a_o great_a opposite_a contrary_a will_n in_o god_n needs_o no_o proof_n but_o a_o man_n may_v think_v in_o case_n such_o a_o fierce_a fire_n source_n or_o quality_n shall_v rise_v in_o his_o body_n what_o a_o untowardness_n and_o contrary_n will_v he_o shall_v have_v in_o he_o and_o how_o often_o the_o whole_a body_n will_v be_v in_o a_o rage_n and_o fury_n 68_o which_o indeed_o befall_v those_o who_o lodge_v the_o devil_n within_o they_o but_o so_o long_o as_o he_o be_v but_o a_o guest_n he_o lie_v still_o like_o a_o tame_a whelp_n but_o when_o he_o become_v the_o host_n himself_o and_o master_n of_o the_o house_n than_o he_o storm_v and_o make_v havoc_n in_o the_o house_n as_o he_o do_v to_o the_o body_n of_o god_n 69._o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o the_o wrath-fire_n of_o god_n be_v yet_o in_o the_o body_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o this_o world_n till_o the_o end_n and_o many_o a_o creature_n be_v swallow_v up_o and_o devour_v in_o the_o wrath-fire_n of_o which_o much_o be_v to_o be_v write_v but_o be_v refer_v to_o its_o proper_a place_n 70._o but_o now_o whether_o god_n himself_o have_v create_v and_o kindle_v this_o 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keep_v in_o the_o astringent_a quality_n and_o there_o it_o touch_v or_o stir_v all_o the_o spirit_n and_o from_o this_o touch_v or_o stir_v rise_v up_o the_o tone_n its_o rise_a source_n or_o quality_n stand_v in_o the_o flash_n and_o its_o body_n or_o root_n stand_v in_o the_o sweet_a water_n in_o the_o love_n 73._o now_o this_o tone_n or_o tune_n be_v the_o divine_a joyfulness_n the_o triumph_v wherein_o the_o divine_a and_o meek_a love-play_a sport_n or_o scene_n in_o god_n rise_v up_o as_o also_o the_o forming_n imaging_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o idea_n shape_n and_o figure_n 74._o but_o here_o thou_o must_v know_v that_o this_o quality_n penetrate_v very_o gentle_o and_o pleasant_o with_o its_o touch_v or_o stir_v through_o all_o the_o spirit_n in_o such_o a_o way_n and_o manner_n as_o when_o a_o pleasant_a and_o meek_a fire_n of_o joy_n rise_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o man_n in_o which_o fire_n of_o joy_n the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n triumph_v as_o if_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 75._o now_o this_o spirit_n do_v not_o belong_v to_o or_o concern_v the_o image_v or_o frame_v of_o the_o body_n but_o to_o the_o distinction_n diversify_v and_o mobility_n especial_o to_o the_o joy_n and_o to_o the_o distinction_n or_o difference_n in_o the_o image_v or_o shape_a 76._o and_o when_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o midst_n or_o genter_n of_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n be_v generate_v so_o that_o the_o will_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n be_v incorporate_v or_o compact_v together_o than_o the_o tone_n bring_v it_o forth_o from_o the_o body_n and_o be_v its_o chariot_n on_o which_o the_o spirit_n ride_v and_o execute_v that_o which_o be_v decree_v in_o the_o council_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n 77._o for_o the_o tone_n go_v through_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n and_o into_o the_o salitter_n of_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n in_o the_o divine_a power_n which_o be_v its_o â—â—ceptive_a or_o begin_v mother_n and_o unit_v qualifi_v or_o cooperateth_a with_o the_o same_o in_o the_o form_n or_o frame_v and_o also_o in_o the_o distinguish_n or_o diversify_v of_o the_o image_v or_o shape_n 78._o therefore_o when_o king_n lucifer_n change_v or_o transmute_v his_o high-minded_a prance_a nag_n or_o palfrey_n in_o the_o tone_n into_o a_o fiery_a restivenesse_n rest_n in_o all_o the_o seven_o spirit_n that_o be_v a_o terrible_a contrary_n or_o opposite_a will_n in_o the_o salitter_n of_o god_n 79._o for_o when_o his_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n be_v generate_v in_o his_o body_n than_o he_o sting_v forth_o from_o his_o body_n into_o the_o salitter_n of_o god_n as_o a_o fiery_a serpent_n out_o of_o a_o hole_n 80._o but_o when_o the_o mouth_n open_v to_o speak_v that_o be_v when_o the_o seven_o spirit_n have_v incorporate_v or_o compact_v the_o word_n together_o in_o their_o will_n and_o send_v it_o through_o the_o tone_n into_o the_o salitter_n of_o god_n than_o it_o be_v no_o otherwise_o then_o if_o there_o go_v a_o fiery_a thunderbolt_n into_o god_n nature_n or_o as_o a_o fierce_a serpent_n which_o tyrannize_v rave_v and_o rage_v as_o if_o it_o will_v tear_v and_o rend_v nature_n all_o to_o piece_n 81._o hence_o that_o take_v its_o original_n that_o the_o devil_n be_v call_v the_o old_a serpent_n apocal._n 12._o 9_o and_o also_o that_o there_o be_v adder_n and_o serpent_n in_o this_o corrupt_a world_n moreover_o all_o manner_n of_o vermin_n or_o venomous_a brood_n of_o worm_n toad_n fly_n louse_n and_o flea_n and_o all_o such_o like_a thing_n whatsoever_o and_o from_o hence_o also_o tempestuous_a weather_n of_o lightning_n thunder_a flash_a and_o hailstone_n take_v their_o original_a in_o this_o world_n observe_v 82._o when_o the_o tone_n rise_v up_o in_o the_o divine_a nature_n than_o it_o rise_v up_o gentle_o from_o all_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n joint_o together_o and_o generate_v the_o word_n or_o idea_n figure_n and_o shape_n very_o gentle_o 83._o that_o be_v when_o one_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n attract_v a_o will_n to_o the_o birth_n or_o geniture_n than_o it_o press_v very_o gentle_o through_o the_o other_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n even_o into_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o there_o that_o will_v be_v form_v and_o approve_v by_o all_o the_o spirit_n 84._o and_o then_o the_o other_o six_o spirit_n speak_v it_o forth_o in_o the_o tone_n out_o from_o god_n animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n forth_o understand_v out_o from_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n out_o from_o the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o abide_v stand_v in_o the_o centre_n as_o a_o compact_a incorporate_a word_n 85._o and_o the_o flash_n out_o of_o that_o same_o word_n or_o the_o stir_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o tone_n go_v forth_o very_o fine_o and_o gentle_o from_o the_o word_n and_o execute_v effect_v or_o perform_v the_o will_n of_o the_o word_n 86._o and_o that_o same_o forthgo_n from_o the_o word_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o form_v frame_v and_o image_v all_o whatsoever_o be_v decree_v in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o council_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o father_n 87._o in_o such_o a_o gentle_a way_n and_o manner_n shall_v king_n lucifer_n also_o have_v generate_v qualify_v or_o operate_v and_o according_a to_o the_o right_n of_o the_o deity_n with_o his_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n in_o the_o salitter_n or_o in_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n have_v help_v to_o image_n or_o frame_n thing_n as_o a_o dear_a son_n in_o nature_n 88_o just_o as_o a_o son_n in_o the_o house_n help_v his_o father_n to_o drive_v or_o manage_v his_o work_n
extinguish_v in_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n and_o become_v a_o fierce_a furious_a devilish_a spirit_n all_o according_a to_o the_o kindle_v and_o will_n of_o the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n 72._o now_o this_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n be_v bind_v or_o unite_v with_o the_o deity_n in_o nature_n and_o can_v qualify_v mix_v or_o operate_v in_o and_o with_o the_o same_o as_o if_o it_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n and_o that_o now_o sting_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o body_n of_o the_o devil_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n like_o a_o thief_n and_o a_o murderer_n that_o desire_v to_o rob_v murder_n and_o spoil_v all_o and_o bring_v all_o under_o its_o power_n and_o so_o kindle_v all_o the_o seven_o spirit_n in_o nature_n and_o then_o there_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o astringent_a bitter_a fiery_a and_o crack_a burn_a tear_a and_o rage_v 73._o thou_o must_v not_o think_v that_o the_o devil_n have_v thus_o powerful_o and_o mighty_o overcome_v the_o deity_n no_o but_o he_o have_v kindle_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n which_o indeed_o have_v otherwise_o rest_v eternal_o in_o secret_a and_o so_o he_o have_v make_v the_o salitter_n of_o god_n to_o be_v a_o murderous_a den_n for_o if_o fire_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o heap_n of_o straw_n and_o kindle_v it_o will_v burn_v 74._o moreover_o the_o wrath-fire_n of_o god_n do_v not_o reach_v in_o nature_n into_o the_o innermost_a kernel_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n much_o less_o into_o the_o secret_a glory_n or_o holiness_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o into_o the_o birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o the_o six_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n in_o the_o place_n where_o the_o seven_o be_v generate_v 75._o for_o in_o that_o place_n or_o in_o this_o birth_n or_o geniture_n be_v lord_n lucifer_n become_v a_o creature_n and_o his_o dominion_n do_v reach_v no_o further_o or_o deep_a than_o so_o but_o if_o he_o have_v continue_v in_o the_o love_n than_o his_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n have_v reach_v even_o to_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n for_o love_n press_v or_o penetrate_v through_o the_o whole_a deity_n 76._o but_o when_o his_o love_n be_v extinguish_v than_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n can_v no_o more_o reach_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n and_o so_o his_o attempt_n be_v in_o vain_a but_o he_o rave_v and_o rage_v in_o nature_n that_o be_v in_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n of_o god_n 77._o but_o be_v the_o power_n of_o all_o the_o seven_o spirit_n stand_v in_o this_o one_o therefore_o also_o all_o the_o seven_o be_v kindle_v in_o the_o wrath_n but_o yet_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a and_o comprehensible_a qualification_n or_o constitution_n 78._o for_o the_o devil_n can_v not_o touch_v the_o heart_n neither_o can_v he_o touch_v the_o innermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o the_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n for_o his_o glory_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n be_v already_o mortify_v in_o the_o first_o flash_n of_o kindle_v and_o be_v present_o hold_v captive_a and_o imprison_v in_o the_o first_o exit_n of_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n 79._o in_o this_o hour_n king_n lucifer_n prepare_v for_o himself_o the_o hell_n and_o eternal_a perdition_n which_o now_o stand_v in_o the_o outermost_a qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n or_o in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o this_o world_n 80._o but_o when_o nature_n kindle_v itself_o thus_o horrible_o than_o the_o house_n of_o joy_n come_v to_o be_v a_o house_n of_o trouble_n affliction_n and_o misery_n for_o the_o astringent_a quality_n become_v kindle_v in_o its_o own_o house_n which_o be_v a_o very_a hard_a cold_a and_o dark_a be_v like_o a_o cold_a hard_a frosty_a winter_n which_o only_o attract_v the_o salitter_n together_o and_o dry_v it_o up_o so_o that_o it_o become_v rugged_a cold_a and_o sharp_a like_o stone_n wherein_o the_o heat_n be_v captivate_v imprison_v and_o also_o attract_v together_o and_o so_o form_v or_o frame_v into_o a_o hard_a cold_a dark_a be_v 81._o when_o this_o be_v do_v the_o light_n in_o nature_n be_v extinguish_v in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n also_o and_o all_o become_v very_o dark_a perish_v and_o spoil_v the_o water_n become_v very_o cold_a and_o thick_a and_o stay_v here_o and_o there_o in_o the_o cleft_n this_o be_v the_o original_n of_o the_o elementary_a water_n on_o earth_n 82._o for_o before_o the_o time_n of_o the_o world_n the_o water_n be_v very_o thin_a or_o rarify_v like_o air_n and_o then_o the_o life_n be_v generate_v therein_o also_o which_o water_n be_v now_o so_o mortal_a corrupt_v perish_v and_o spoil_v and_o so_o roll_v and_o run_v to_o and_o fro_o 83._o the_o gracious_a amiable_a and_o bless_a love_n which_o rise_v up_o in_o the_o flash_n of_o the_o life_n become_v a_o fierce_a and_o bitter_a venom_n or_o poison_n a_o very_a murderous_a den_n a_o sting_n of_o death_n the_o tone_n or_o tune_n become_v like_o the_o hard_a knock_n or_o loud_a rumble_a of_o stone_n and_o a_o house_n of_o lamentation_n 84._o brief_o all_o be_v a_o mere_a dark_a and_o miserable_a be_v in_o the_o whole_a circumference_n extent_n or_o dominion_n in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o lucifer_n 85._o but_o thou_o must_v not_o think_v that_o nature_n be_v thus_o corrupt_v and_o kindle_v even_o to_o the_o innermost_a ground_n but_o only_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n but_o the_o innermost_a in_o which_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n generate_v themselves_o retain_v its_o own_o right_n to_o itself_o be_v the_o kindle_a devil_n can_v not_o reach_v into_o it_o 86._o but_o now_o the_o inner_a birth_n or_o geniture_n have_v the_o fan_n or_o casting-shovel_n in_o its_o hand_n and_o will_v one_o day_n purge_v its_o floor_n and_o give_v the_o chaff_n or_o husk_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o lucifer_n for_o eternal_a food_n 87._o for_o if_o the_o devil_n can_v have_v reach_v into_o the_o innermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n then_o instant_o the_o whole_a circumference_n court_n or_o extent_n of_o his_o kingdom_n will_v have_v be_v the_o kindle_a burn_n hell_n 88_o but_o now_o he_o must_v lie_v captivate_v and_o imprison_v in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n even_o till_o the_o last_o judgement_n day_n which_o be_v at_o hand_n and_o very_o near_o to_o be_v expect_v 89._o but_o lucifer_n have_v kindle_v his_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n even_o in_o the_o innermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n and_o now_o his_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n generate_v a_o animate_v or_o soulish_a devil_n spirit_n which_o be_v a_o eternal_a enemy_n of_o god_n 90._o for_o when_o god_n be_v angry_a in_o his_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n in_o nature_n than_o it_o be_v not_o his_o purpose_a determinate_a will_n to_o be_v kindle_v neither_o have_v he_o effect_v that_o kindle_v but_o he_o have_v draw_v the_o salitter_n together_o and_o thereby_o have_v prepare_v a_o eternal_a lodging_n for_o the_o devil_n 91._o for_o he_o can_v be_v expel_v quite_o out_o away_o beyond_o god_n into_o another_o kingdom_n of_o angel_n but_o a_o place_n must_v be_v reserve_v to_o he_o for_o a_o habitation_n 92._o neither_o will_v god_n present_o give_v he_o the_o kindle_a salitter_n for_o a_o eternal_a habitation_n for_o the_o internal_a birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o the_o spirit_n stand_v yet_o hide_v therein_o 93._o for_o god_n intend_v to_o do_v somewhat_o else_o with_o it_o and_o so_o king_n lucifer_n shall_v be_v keep_v a_o prisoner_n till_o another_o angelical_a host_n or_o army_n out_o of_o the_o same_o salitter_n shall_v come_v in_o his_o stead_n which_o be_v men._n 94._o now_o come_v on_o you_o attorney_n lawyer_n and_o advocate_n of_o lucifer_n maintain_v the_o cause_n of_o your_o king_n now_o and_o show_v whether_o he_o have_v do_v right_o in_o kindle_v of_o the_o wrath-fire_n in_o nature_n if_o not_o than_o he_o must_v burn_v therein_o eternal_o and_o your_o lie_n against_o the_o truth_n must_v burn_v with_o he_o 95._o these_o be_v the_o seven_o kind_n species_n form_n or_o manner_n of_o sin_n be_v begin_n and_o eternal_a enmity_n against_o god_n now_o follow_v brief_o concern_v the_o four_o new_a little_a son_n of_o lucifer_n which_o he_o have_v generate_v in_o himself_o in_o his_o corporeal_a regiment_n for_o which_o he_o be_v expel_v from_o his_o place_n and_o be_v become_v the_o horrible_a devil_n of_o the_o first_o son_n pride_n now_o it_o may_v be_v ask_v what_o move_v lucifer_n to_o this_o that_o he_o will_v needs_o be_v above_o god_n answer_n 96._o here_o thou_o must_v know_v that_o without_o distinct_a from_o himself_o he_o have_v no_o impulse_n at_o all_o to_o his_o pride_n but_o his_o beauty_n
and_o brightness_n deceive_v he_o when_o he_o see_v that_o he_o be_v the_o fair_a and_o beautiful_a prince_n in_o heaven_n than_o he_o despise_v the_o friendly_a qualify_a mix_v operate_a and_o generate_a of_o the_o deity_n and_o think_v with_o himself_o that_o he_o will_v rule_v with_o his_o princely_a power_n in_o the_o whole_a deity_n all_o must_v stoop_v and_o bow_v to_o he_o 97._o but_o when_o he_o find_v that_o he_o can_v not_o effect_v it_o than_o he_o kindle_v himself_o intend_v to_o do_v it_o some_o other_o way_n and_o so_o then_o the_o son_n of_o light_n become_v a_o son_n of_o darkness_n for_o he_o himself_o consume_v the_o power_n of_o his_o sweet_a water_n and_o make_v it_o to_o be_v a_o sour_a stink_n of_o the_o second_o son_n avarice_n covetousness_n 98_o the_o second_o will_n be_v covetousness_n which_o grow_v out_o of_o pride_n for_o lucifer_n think_v with_o himself_o that_o he_o will_v reign_v over_o all_o kingdom_n as_o a_o sole_a god_n all_o shall_v bow_v to_o he_o he_o will_v form_v and_o frame_v all_o with_o his_o own_o power_n and_o beside_o also_o his_o beauty_n so_o deceive_v he_o that_o he_o think_v he_o will_v have_v all_o in_o his_o sole_a possession_n alone_o 99_o this_o modern_a world_n shall_v do_v well_o to_o speculate_v on_o this_o pride_n and_o covetousness_n and_o to_o consider_v how_o it_o be_v a_o enmity_n against_o god_n and_o that_o thereby_o they_o go_v headlong_o to_o the_o devil_n and_o there_o must_v have_v their_o jaw_n and_o throat_n open_v eternal_o to_o rob_v and_o devour_v and_o yet_o find_v nothing_o but_o hellish_a abomination_n of_o the_o three_o son_n spite_n envy_n 100_o this_o son_n be_v the_o very_a podagra_fw-la gout_n of_o this_o world_n for_o it_o take_v its_o original_n in_o the_o flash_n of_o pride_n and_o covetousness_n and_o stand_v on_o the_o root_n of_o life_n as_o prick_v and_o bitter_a gall._n 101._o this_o spirit_n also_o come_v at_o first_o from_o pride_n for_o pride_n think_v and_o say_v to_o itself_o sure_o thou_o be_v beautiful_a and_o mighty_a potent_a and_o covetousness_n think_v and_o say_v to_o itself_o all_o must_v be_v thou_o and_o envy_v think_v and_o say_v to_o itself_o thou_o must_v kill_v all_o with_o thy_o sting_a which_o be_v not_o obedient_a unto_o thou_o and_o thus_o it_o sting_v at_o the_o other_o gate_n of_o angel_n but_o all_o be_v in_o vain_a for_o its_o power_n and_o might_n reach_v no_o further_o then_o in_o the_o extent_n of_o the_o place_n out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v create_v of_o the_o four_o son_n anger_n wrath._n 102._o this_o son_n be_v the_o very_a burn_a hellish_a fire_n and_o take_v its_o original_n also_o from_o pride_n for_o when_o lucifer_n with_o his_o hateful_a and_o odious_a envy_n can_v not_o fill_v his_o pride_n and_o covetousness_n than_o he_o kindle_v the_o wrath-fire_n in_o himself_o and_o roar_v therewith_o into_o god_n nature_n as_o a_o fierce_a lion_n and_o from_o whence_o then_o arise_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o all_o evil._n 103._o of_o which_o much_o be_v to_o be_v write_v but_o you_o will_v find_v it_o more_o apprehensible_o at_o the_o place_n concern_v the_o creation_n for_o there_o be_v to_o be_v find_v live_v testimony_n enough_o so_o that_o none_o need_v doubt_n whether_o the_o thing_n be_v so_o or_o no._n 104._o thus_o king_n lucifer_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o the_o kindle_v of_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o beginning_n of_o all_o evil_n a_o corruption_n perdition_n and_o destruction_n of_o this_o world_n and_o whatever_o evil_n be_v do_v there_o he_o be_v the_o first_o author_n and_o causer_n thereof_o 105._o also_o he_o be_v a_o murderer_n and_o father_n of_o lie_n and_o a_o founder_n of_o hell_n a_o spoiler_n and_o corrupter_n and_o destroyer_n of_o all_o that_o be_v good_a and_o a_o eternal_a enemy_n of_o god_n and_o of_o all_o good_a angel_n and_o man_n against_o who_o i_o and_o all_o man_n that_o think_v to_o be_v save_v must_v daily_o and_o hourly_o struggle_v and_o fight_v as_o against_o the_o worst_a and_o arche_v enemy_n the_o final_a condemnation_n 106._o but_o be_v god_n have_v accurse_v he_o as_o a_o eternal_a enemy_n and_o condemn_v he_o unto_o eternal_a imprisonment_n where_o he_o now_o see_v his_o hourglass_n more_o and_o more_o plain_o before_o his_o eye_n and_o be_v his_o hellish_a kingdom_n be_v reveal_v to_o i_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n so_o i_o curse_v he_o also_o together_o with_o and_o among_o all_o holy_a soul_n of_o man_n and_o renounce_v and_o defy_v he_o as_o a_o eternal_a enemy_n who_o have_v often_o spoil_v and_o tear_v up_o my_o vineyard_n 107._o moreover_o i_o defy_v also_o all_o his_o jurist_n lawyer_n and_o helper_n and_o will_v with_o the_o divine_a grace_n from_o hence_o forth_o full_o reveal_v his_o kingdom_n and_o demonstrative_o prove_v that_o god_n be_v a_o god_n of_o love_n and_o meekness_n who_o will_v not_o the_o evil_n psal._n 5._o 5._o and_o who_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o perdition_n of_o any_o but_o will_v that_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v help_v or_o save_v ezek._n 18._o 23._o &_o 33._o 11._o and_o then_o i_o will_v show_v and_o prove_v also_o that_o all_o evil_n come_v from_o the_o devil_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 4_o and_o take_v its_o original_n from_o he_o of_o the_o final_a fight_n and_o expulsion_n of_o king_n lucifer_n together_o with_o all_o his_o angel_n 108._o now_o when_o this_o horrible_a lucifer_n as_o a_o tyrant_n and_o rage_a spoiler_n of_o all_o that_o be_v good_a show_v himself_o thus_o terrible_o as_o if_o he_o will_v kindle_v and_o destroy_v all_o and_o bring_v all_o under_o his_o jurisdiction_n then_o all_o the_o heavenly_a host_n and_o army_n be_v against_o he_o and_o he_o also_o against_o they_o all_o there_o now_o the_o fight_n begin_v for_o all_o stand_v most_o terrible_o one_o party_n against_o another_o 109._o and_o the_o great_a prince_n michael_n with_o his_o legion_n fight_v against_o he_o and_o the_o devil_n with_o his_o legion_n have_v not_o the_o victory_n but_o be_v drive_v from_o his_o place_n as_o one_o vanquish_v apoc._n 12._o now_o it_o may_v be_v ask_v what_o manner_n of_o fight_n be_v this_o how_o can_v can_v they_o fight_v one_o with_o another_o without_o weapon_n answer_n 110._o the_o spirit_n alone_o understand_v this_o hide_a secret_n which_o must_v fight_v daily_o and_o hourly_o with_o the_o devil_n the_o outward_a flesh_n can_v comprehend_v it_o also_o the_o astral_a spirit_n in_o man_n can_v understand_v it_o neither_o be_v it_o comprehend_v by_o man_n at_o all_o unless_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n unite_v qualify_v and_o operate_v with_o the_o innermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n in_o nature_n in_o the_o centre_n where_o the_o light_n of_o god_n be_v set_v opposite_a against_o the_o devil_n kingdom_n that_o be_v in_o the_o three_o birth_n or_o geniture_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o world_n 111._o when_o it_o unit_v qualifi_v or_o operate_v with_o god_n in_o this_o seat_n than_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n carry_v it_o into_o the_o astrall_a for_o the_o astrall_a must_v in_o this_o place_n fight_v hourly_o with_o the_o devil_n 112._o for_o the_o devil_n have_v power_n in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o man_n for_o his_o seat_n be_v there_o the_o murderous_a den_n of_o perdition_n and_o the_o house_n of_o misery_n and_o woe_n wherein_o the_o devil_n whet_v the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o through_o his_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n he_o reach_v in_o into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n in_o his_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n 113._o but_o when_o the_o astrall_a spirit_n be_v enlighten_v from_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n which_o in_o the_o light_n unit_v with_o god_n than_o they_o grow_v fervent_a and_o very_a long_v and_o desirous_a of_o the_o light_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o rule_v in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n 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reason_n 116._o and_o then_o man_n first_o know_v what_o the_o devil_n be_v how_o much_o a_o enemy_n he_o be_v to_o he_o and_o how_o great_a his_o power_n be_v also_o how_o he_o must_v fight_v with_o he_o very_o secret_o every_o day_n hour_n and_o moment_n 117._o which_o thing_n reason_n or_o the_o outward_a birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o man_n without_o the_o experience_n of_o this_o fight_n or_o battle_n can_v comprehend_v for_o the_o three_o or_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n in_o man_n which_o be_v the_o carnal_a or_o fleshly_a birth_n and_o which_o man_n through_o the_o first_o fall_n in_o his_o lust_n have_v raise_v and_o prepare_v for_o himself_o be_v the_o devil_n castle_n or_o fort_n of_o prey_n or_o robbery_n and_o dwell_a house_n wherein_o the_o devil_n as_o in_o a_o bulwark_a fight_v with_o the_o soul_n and_o give_v it_o many_o a_o hard_a thump_n upon_o its_o breast_n which_o go_v to_o the_o very_a heart_n 118._o now_o this_o birth_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o the_o mansion_n house_n of_o the_o soul_n but_o in_o its_o strife_n it_o go_v in_o with_o its_o light_n into_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o fight_v against_o the_o murder_n of_o the_o devil_n 119._o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o devil_n with_o his_o poison_n shoot_v and_o dart_v at_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n which_o generate_v the_o soul_n intend_v to_o destroy_v and_o to_o kindle_v they_o that_o thereby_o he_o may_v get_v the_o whole_a body_n for_o his_o own_o propriety_n 120._o now_o if_o the_o soul_n will_v fain_o bring_v its_o light_n and_o knowledge_n into_o the_o humane_a mind_n than_o it_o must_v fight_v and_o strive_v hard_a and_o stout_o and_o yet_o have_v a_o very_a narrow_a passage_n to_o enter_v in_o at_o it_o will_v be_v often_o knock_v down_o by_o the_o devil_n but_o it_o must_v stand_v to_o it_o here_o like_o a_o champion_n in_o the_o battle_n and_o if_o it_o now_o get_v the_o victory_n than_o it_o have_v conquer_v the_o devil_n but_o if_o the_o devil_n prevail_v and_o get_v the_o better_a than_o the_o soul_n be_v captivate_v 121._o but_o be_v the_o fleshly_a birth_n or_o geniture_n be_v not_o the_o soul_n be_v own_o proper_a house_n and_o that_o it_o can_v possess_v it_o as_o a_o inheritance_n as_o the_o devil_n do_v therefore_o the_o fight_n and_o battle_n last_v so_o long_o as_o the_o house_n of_o flesh_n last_v 122._o but_o if_o the_o house_n of_o flesh_n be_v once_o destroy_v and_o that_o the_o soul_n be_v not_o yet_o conquer_v or_o vanquish_v in_o its_o house_n but_o be_v free_a and_o unimprison_v then_o the_o fight_n be_v end_v and_o the_o devil_n must_v be_v go_v from_o this_o spirit_n eternal_o 123._o therefore_o this_o be_v a_o very_a difficult_a article_n to_o be_v understand_v nay_o it_o can_v be_v understand_v at_o all_o unless_o it_o be_v by_o experience_n in_o this_o fight_n though_o i_o shall_v write_v many_o book_n thereof_o yet_o thou_o will_v understand_v nothing_o of_o it_o unless_o thy_o spirit_n stand_v in_o such_o a_o birth_n of_o geniture_n and_o that_o the_o knowledge_n be_v generate_v in_o thyself_o otherwise_o thou_o can_v neither_o comprehend_v nor_o believe_v it_o 124._o but_o if_o thou_o comprehende_v this_o than_o also_o thou_o understand_v the_o strife_n or_o the_o fight_n which_o the_o angel_n hold_v with_o the_o devil_n for_o the_o angel_n have_v not_o flesh_n nor_o bone_n no_o more_o have_v the_o devil_n 125._o for_o their_o bodily_a or_o corporeal_a birth_n stand_v only_o in_o the_o seven_o qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n but_o the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a birth_n in_o the_o angel_n unit_v mix_v or_o operate_v with_o god_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o in_o the_o devil_n 126._o therefore_o thou_o must_v here_o know_v that_o the_o angel_n with_o their_o animate_v or_o soulish_a birth_n in_o which_o they_o qualify_v and_o unite_v with_o god_n have_v strive_v and_o fight_v in_o god_n power_n and_o spirit_n against_o the_o kindle_a devil_n and_o turn_v they_o out_o from_o the_o light_n of_o god_n and_o drive_v they_o together_o into_o a_o hole_n that_o be_v into_o a_o narrow_a court_n quarter_n or_o compass_n like_o a_o prison_n which_o be_v the_o place_n or_o space_n in_o upon_o and_o above_o the_o earth_n up_o to_o the_o moon_n who_o be_v a_o goddess_n of_o the_o earthly_a birth_n or_o geniture_n 127._o so_o far_o reach_v their_o extent_n now_o till_o the_o last_o day_n and_o then_o they_o will_v get_v a_o house_n in_o that_o place_n where_o the_o earth_n now_o be_v and_o stand_v that_o be_v in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n in_o the_o darkness_n wherein_o they_o reach_v not_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o source_n or_o fountain_n of_o the_o light_n and_o this_o will_v be_v call_v the_o burn_a hell_n 128._o lord_n lucifer_n wait_v for_o it_o and_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n take_v this_o for_o a_o assure_a prophecy_n concern_v it_o for_o thou_o will_v get_v the_o kindle_a salitter_n in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n which_o thou_o thyself_o have_v so_o prepare_v and_o fit_v to_o be_v thy_o eternal_a house_n to_o dwell_v in_o 129._o but_o not_o in_o such_o a_o form_n as_o it_o now_o stand_v but_o all_o will_v be_v separate_v in_o the_o kindle_a wrath-fire_n and_o the_o dark_a hot_a cold_a rugged_a hard_a bitter_a stink_a relic_n dregs_o or_o dross_n will_v be_v leave_v thou_o for_o a_o eternal_a inn_n and_o lodging_n 130._o and_o thou_o will_v be_v such_o a_o eternal_a almighty_a god_n therein_o as_o a_o prisoner_n in_o a_o deep_a prison_n or_o dungeon_n where_o thou_o will_v neither_o attain_v nor_o see_v the_o eternal_a light_n of_o god_n but_o the_o kindle_a bitter_a wrath_n of_o god_n will_v be_v thy_o grate_n bolt_n and_o bound_n out_o of_o which_o thou_o can_v never_o get._n the_o seventeen_o chapter_n of_o the_o lamentable_a and_o miserable_a state_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o corrupt_a perish_a nature_n and_o original_a of_o the_o four_o element_n instead_o of_o the_o holy_a government_n of_o god_n 1._o 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the_o wrath-fire_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n so_o that_o god_n be_v move_v to_o anger_n in_o nature_n in_o the_o place_n of_o lucifer_n then_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n in_o nature_n get_v another_o quality_n which_o be_v very_o fierce_a astringent_a cold_a hot_a bitâ—â—â—_n and_o sâ—wr_n 8._o the_o move_a or_o boil_a spirit_n which_o before_o qualify_v or_o operate_v very_o meek_o in_o nature_n that_o become_v in_o its_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n very_a elevate_n and_o terrible_a which_o now_o in_o the_o outermost_a birth_n be_v call_v the_o wind_n or_o the_o element_n of_o air_n in_o regard_n of_o its_o elevation_n or_o expansion_n 9_o for_o when_o the_o seven_o spirit_n kindle_v themselves_o in_o their_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n than_o
they_o generate_v such_o a_o violent_a move_a spirit_n and_o so_o the_o sweet_a water_n which_o before_o the_o time_n of_o the_o wrath_n be_v very_o rarify_v and_o thin_a and_o incomprehensible_a grow_v very_o thick_a and_o elevate_a and_o swell_v and_o the_o astringent_a quality_n grow_v very_o sharp_a and_o cold-firie_a or_o fierce-cold_a for_o it_o get_v a_o strong_a attract_v together_o like_a salt_n 10._o for_o the_o salt-water_n or_o salt-peter_n salt_n which_o still_o to_o this_o day_n be_v find_v in_o the_o earth_n have_v its_o original_n and_o descent_n from_o the_o first_o kindle_v of_o the_o astringent_a quality_n and_o so_o the_o stone_n also_o have_v their_o beginning_n and_o descent_n from_o thence_o as_o also_o the_o earth_n 11._o for_o the_o astringent_a quality_n now_o attract_v the_o salitter_n very_o strong_o together_o and_o dry_v it_o whence_o the_o bitter_a earth_n be_v proceed_v but_o the_o stone_n be_v from_o the_o salitter_n which_o at_o that_o time_n stand_v 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flesh_n and_o exalt_v it_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n but_o the_o wrath-fire_n abide_v in_o its_o own_o birth_n or_o geniture_n 79._o but_o if_o thou_o say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o life_n in_o the_o earth_n thou_o speak_v as_o one_o that_o be_v blind_a for_o thou_o may_v see_v plain_o that_o herb_n and_o grass_n grow_v out_o of_o it_o 80._o but_o if_o thou_o say_v it_o have_v but_o one_o kind_n of_o birth_n or_o geniture_n thou_o speak_v again_o also_o like_o one_o that_o be_v blind_a for_o the_o herb_n and_o wood_n which_o grow_v out_o of_o it_o be_v not_o earth_n neither_o be_v the_o fruit_n which_o grow_v upon_o a_o tree_n wood_n so_o also_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o fruit_n be_v not_o god_n neither_o but_o he._n god_n be_v in_o the_o centre_n in_o the_o innermost_a birth_n in_o all_o the_o three_o natural_a birth_n or_o geniture_n hidden_o and_o be_v not_o know_v but_o only_o he._n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n also_o the_o outermost_a birth_n in_o the_o fruit_n do_v not_o comprehend_v conceive_v or_o contain_v he_o but_o he_o contain_v the_o outermost_a birth_n of_o the_o fruit_n and_o form_v it_o another_o question_n be_v why_o then_o be_v the_o earth_n so_o mountainy_a hilly_a rocky_a stony_a and_o uneven_a answer_n 81._o the_o hill_n come_v to_o be_v so_o in_o the_o drive_v together_o or_o compaction_n for_o the_o corrupt_a salitter_n be_v more_o abound_v in_o one_o place_n then_o in_o another_o according_o as_o the_o wheel_n of_o god_n be_v as_o to_o its_o innate_a instanding_n or_o instant_a qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n 82._o for_o in_o those_o place_n where_o the_o sweet_a water_n in_o the_o stand_a wheel_n of_o god_n be_v chief_a or_o predominant_a there_o much_o earthly_a comprehensible_a or_o palpable_a water_n come_v to_o be_v 83._o but_o where_o the_o astringent_a quality_n in_o the_o bitterness_n in_o mercurius_n be_v chief_a or_o predominant_a there_o much_o earth_n and_o stones_n come_v to_o be_v 84._o but_o 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that_o place_n in_o that_o zenith_n or_o elevatien_n of_o the_o pole_n and_o there_o not_o be_v much_o salitter_n in_o that_o place_n there_o come_v to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o dale_n or_o valley_n wherein_o the_o water_n remain_v stand_v 87._o for_o the_o thin_a water_n seek_v for_o the_o valley_n and_o be_v a_o humility_n of_o the_o life_n which_o do_v not_o elevate_v itself_o as_o the_o astringent_a bitter_a and_o fire_n quality_n have_v do_v in_o those_o creature_n the_o devil_n 88_o therefore_o it_o always_o seek_v the_o low_a place_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o right_o signify_v or_o resemble_v the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n in_o which_o the_o life_n be_v generate_v as_o you_o may_v read_v concern_v the_o creation_n of_o man_n as_o also_o before_o concern_v the_o species_n or_o condition_n of_o water_n meekness_n and_o such_o quality_n of_o day_n and_o night_n 89._o the_o whole_a deity_n with_o all_o its_o power_n and_o operation_n together_o with_o its_o innare_fw-la or_o instant_a be_v as_o also_o its_o rise_a up_o penetration_n change_v and_o alteration_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o whole_a machine_n fabric_n and_o work_n or_o the_o whole_a generate_a or_o production_n be_v all_o understand_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o language_n the_o word_n 90._o for_o in_o what_o proportion_n or_o harmony_n soever_o or_o innate_a or_o instant_a generate_a or_o production_n of_o quality_n soever_o the_o spirit_n comprehend_v conceive_v &_o form_v the_o word_n and_o go_v forth_o therewith_o just_o such_o a_o innate_a or_o instant_a birth_n penetrate_v rise_a wrestle_a and_o overcome_v it_o have_v also_o in_o nature_n 91._o for_o when_o man_n fall_v into_o sin_n he_o be_v remove_v out_o of_o the_o innermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n and_o set_v or_o put_v into_o the_o other_o two_o which_o present_o embrace_v he_o and_o mix_v qualify_v or_o unite_v with_o he_o and_o in_o he_o as_o in_o their_o own_o propriety_n and_o so_o man_n instant_o receive_v the_o spirit_n and_o all_o generating_n or_o production_n of_o the_o astral_a birth_n and_o also_o of_o the_o outermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n 9â—_n therefore_o now_o it_o express_v or_o speak_v forth_o all_o word_n according_a to_o the_o innate_a instant_a generate_a or_o production_n of_o nature_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o astrall_a birth_n and_o qualifi_v or_o unit_v with_o the_o total_a universal_a nature_n and_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o whole_a nature_n itself_o that_o form_v the_o word_n according_a to_o the_o innate_a instant_a birth_n or_o geniture_n 93._o when_o it_o see_v any_o thing_n than_o it_o give_v a_o name_n to_o it_o according_a to_o its_o qualification_n or_o condition_n and_o if_o it_o be_v to_o do_v so_o than_o it_o must_v also_o form_v or_o frame_v or_o put_v itself_o into_o such_o a_o form_n and_o generate_v itself_o also_o with_o its_o tone_n sound_v or_o articulation_n just_o so_o as_o the_o thing_n which_o it_o will_v give_v a_o name_n to_o do_v generate_v or_o compose_v itself_o and_o herein_o lie_v the_o kernel_n of_o the_o whole_a understanding_n of_o the_o deity_n 94._o i_o do_v not_o write_v this_o and_o bring_v it_o to_o light_n that_o other_o after_o i_o shall_v present_o fall_v a_o writing_n and_o publish_v the_o conceit_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n herein_o and_o cry_v it_o up_o for_o sanctity_n or_o a_o holy_a thing_n 95._o harken_v friend_n there_o belong_v more_o than_o so_o to_o this_o thy_o animate_v or_o soulish_a spirit_n must_v first_o qualify_v operate_v or_o unite_v with_o the_o innermost_a birth_n or_o geniture_n in_o god_n and_o stand_v in_o the_o light_n that_o it_o may_v right_o know_v and_o understand_v the_o astrall_a birth_n or_o geniture_n and_o that_o it_o may_v have_v a_o free_a and_o open_a gate_n into_o all_o the_o birth_n or_o geniture_n else_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o write_v a_o holy_a and_o true_a philosophy_n but_o as_o it_o be_v full_a of_o vermin_n louse_n and_o flea_n and_o so_o thou_o will_v be_v find_v a_o mocker_n against_o god_n 96._o i_o conceive_v already_o the_o devil_n will_v get_v many_o a_o one_o to_o ride_v upon_o his_o proud_a prance_a nag_n and_o many_o will_v make_v themselves_o ready_a for_o the_o journey_n before_o they_o be_v well_o gird_v truth_n i_o will_v not_o bear_v the_o blame_n 97._o for_o what_o i_o here_o reveal_v or_o manifest_v i_o must_v do_v it_o for_o the_o time_n of_o break_v through_o be_v at_o hand_n he_o that_o will_v now_o sleep_v the_o stormy_a tempest_n of_o the_o fierceness_n will_v rouse_v he_o 98._o but_o now_o that_o every_o one_o may_v have_v a_o care_n of_o his_o affair_n and_o do_n i_o will_v have_v they_o faithful_o warn_v according_a to_o the_o impulse_n drive_v and_o will_v of_o the_o spirit_n observe_v
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the_o mighty_a prince_n and_o king_n lucifer_n do_v sit_v before_o his_o fall_n and_o there_o he_o be_v new_o bear_v to_o be_v a_o creature_n 27._o and_o so_o out_o of_o this_o kindle_a place_n of_o the_o sun_n there_o exi_v and_o be_v chief_o generate_v six_o sort_n of_o quality_n all_o according_a to_o the_o right_a law_n or_o order_n of_o the_o divine_a birth_n or_o geniture_n 28._o 1_o first_o there_o arise_v the_o firecrack_a or_o the_o mobility_n in_o the_o heat_n &_o that_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o life_n in_o the_o chamber_n of_o death_n 2_o after_o this_o second_o the_o light_n in_o the_o unctuositie_n or_o fattness_n of_o the_o water_n become_v shine_v in_o the_o heat_n and_o that_o be_v now_o the_o sun_n 3_o and_o three_o when_o now_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n have_v affect_v or_o possess_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o sun_n than_o the_o power_n of_o life_n which_o rise_v up_o out_o of_o the_o first_o affect_v or_o possess_v ascend_v as_o when_o wood_n be_v kindle_v 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as_o also_o all_o other_o place_n have_v thereupon_o instant_o in_o the_o first_o kindle_v all_o the_o quality_n go_v upward_o and_o downward_o and_o generate_v themselves_o according_a to_o the_o eternal_a beginning_n less_o infinite_a law_n and_o right_o 33._o for_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n which_o do_v mitigate_v the_o astringent_a and_o bitter_a quality_n in_o the_o place_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o make_v it_o thin_a like_o water_n or_o the_o love_n of_o life_n that_o go_v downward_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o humility_n 34._o out_o of_o this_o the_o planet_n venus_n exist_v for_o in_o the_o house_n of_o death_n it_o be_v a_o opner_n of_o meekness_n or_o a_o kindler_n of_o the_o water_n and_o a_o soft_a penetrater_n into_o the_o hardness_n a_o kindler_n of_o the_o love_n in_o venus_n which_o the_o upper_a regiment_n or_o dominion_n as_o the_o bitter_a heat_n be_v desirous_a or_o long_a after_o mars_n and_o the_o hearty_a sensibilitie_n be_v desirous_a or_o long_a 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star_n be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o beginning_n and_o impulse_n or_o government_n and_o dominion_n in_o man._n 41._o and_o now_o as_o the_o humane_a life_n rise_v up_o so_o have_v also_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o seven_o planet_n and_o star_n rise_v or_o spring_v up_o and_o therein_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n at_o all_o the_o centre_n or_o circle_n of_o the_o birth_n of_o life_n the_o great_a depth_n 42._o the_o spirit_n cit_v mâ—dicos_fw-la the_o physician_n to_o come_v before_o this_o looking-glass_n especial_o anatomist_n and_o dissector_n of_o man_n who_o by_o their_o anatomy_n will_v learn_v the_o birth_n and_o rise_n or_o spring_v up_o of_o man_n life_n and_o have_v murder_v many_o innocent_a man_n against_o
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or_o frame_v by_o or_o through_o one_o spirit_n alone_o but_o by_o all_o the_o seven_o 7._o and_o if_o a_o creature_n which_o be_v like_a or_o as_o the_o whole_a be_v of_o god_n spoil_v elevate_v and_o kindle_v itself_o in_o a_o qualify_a or_o fountain-spirit_n yet_o it_o kindle_v not_o one_o spirit_n alone_o but_o all_o the_o seven_o spirit_n 8._o and_o therefore_o that_o creature_n be_v a_o loathsome_a abomination_n before_o the_o total_a god_n and_o all_o his_o creature_n and_o must_v stand_v in_o eternal_a enmity_n and_o ignominy_n or_o shame_n before_o god_n and_o all_o the_o creature_n 9_o the_o tone_n or_o mercurius_n take_v its_o original_n in_o the_o first_o that_o be_v in_o the_o astringent_a and_o hard_a quality_n observe_v in_o the_o depth_n 10._o hardness_n be_v the_o fountain_n or_o wellspring_n of_o the_o tone_n but_o it_o can_v generate_v the_o same_o alone_a yet_o it_o be_v the_o father_n thereof_o and_o the_o whole_a salitter_n be_v the_o mother_n otherwise_o if_o 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the_o power_n 13._o for_o all_o power_n be_v discern_v or_o distinguish_v in_o the_o bitter_a and_o the_o bitter_a receive_v the_o flash_n of_o the_o light_n as_o if_o it_o be_v horrible_o terrify_v and_o go_v with_o its_o tremble_a and_o terror_n into_o the_o astringent_a and_o hard_a quality_n and_o there_o it_o be_v bodily_a captivate_v 14._o and_o the_o bitter_a quality_n be_v now_o impregnate_v with_o the_o light_n and_o so_o tremble_v in_o the_o astringent_a and_o bitter_a quality_n and_o stir_v therein_o and_o be_v captivate_v in_o the_o astringent_a quality_n as_o in_o a_o body_n 15._o and_o now_o when_o the_o spirit_n do_v move_v and_o will_v speak_v the_o hard_a quality_n must_v open_v itself_o for_o the_o bitter_a spirit_n with_o its_o flash_n break_v it_o open_a and_o then_o there_o the_o tone_n go_v forth_o and_o be_v impregnate_v with_o all_o the_o seven_o spirit_n which_o distinguish_v the_o word_n as_o it_o be_v decree_v in_o the_o centre_n that_o be_v in_o the_o middle_n of_o the_o circle_n while_o it_o be_v yet_o in_o the_o council_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n 16._o and_o therefore_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v create_v a_o mouth_n for_o the_o creature_n that_o when_o they_o will_v utter_v their_o voice_n which_o be_v their_o speak_n or_o make_v a_o noise_n they_o need_v not_o first_o tear_n open_v themselves_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o all_o the_o vein_n and_o power_n or_o conditionate_v qualify_a or_o fountain_n spirit_n go_v into_o the_o tongue_n that_o the_o tone_n or_o noise_n may_v comeforth_o gentle_o here_o observe_v exact_o the_o meaning_n sense_n and_o mystery_n 17._o when_o the_o flash_n rise_v up_o in_o the_o heat_n than_o first_o the_o sweet_a water_n catch_v or_o captivate_v it_o for_o therein_o it_o become_v shine_v now_o when_o the_o water_n catch_v the_o flash_n that_o be_v the_o birth_n of_o the_o light_n than_o it_o be_v terrify_v and_o be_v so_o thin_a and_o pliant_a or_o feeble_a it_o give_v back_o 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be_v catch_v or_o lay_v hold_v on_o by_o the_o astringent_a quality_n and_o in_o the_o clear_a bright_a light_n in_o the_o astringent_a spirit_n be_v glorify_v and_o exceed_v high_o joyful_a which_o now_o be_v the_o mobility_n or_o the_o root_n of_o life_n which_o in_o the_o astringent_a quality_n image_v frame_v and_o form_v the_o word_n or_o make_v it_o distinct_a or_o several_a so_o that_o in_o the_o body_n a_o thought_n or_o will_n do_v exist_v 3._o now_o this_o high_o triumph_v and_o joyous_a spirit_n be_v very_o fit_o and_o excellent_o in_o the_o divine_a salitter_n use_v to_o the_o image_v or_o frame_v because_o it_o chief_o move_v in_o the_o tone_n or_o tune_n and_o in_o the_o love_n and_o be_v near_a to_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n in_o the_o birth_n and_o bind_v or_o unite_v therewith_o in_o joy_n which_o indeed_o be_v itself_o also_o the_o spring_n and_o source_n of_o joy_n or_o the_o rise_n up_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n 4._o and_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n here_o 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or_o speculated_a into_o the_o deity_n that_o be_v bring_v its_o will_n thereinto_o as_o into_o the_o genitrix_n then_o it_o be_v no_o other_o but_o a_o tear_v break_v murder_a and_o poisonous_a burn_a concern_v which_o christ_n say_v the_o devil_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o murderer_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o have_v not_o continue_v in_o the_o truth_n joh._n 8._o 44._o 9_o but_o lucifer_n intend_v by_o that_o mean_n to_o be_v above_o god_n none_o can_v domineer_v and_o rule_v so_o terrible_o as_o himself_o all_o must_v stoop_v to_o he_o he_o will_v with_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o whole_a deity_n rule_n as_o a_o powerful_a king_n over_o all_o be_v he_o be_v the_o fair_a and_o beautiful_a he_o will_v needs_o also_o be_v the_o most_o potent_a 10._o but_o he_o see_v and_o know_v very_o well_o the_o meek_a and_o humble_a be_v in_o god_n his_o father_n moreover_o he_o know_v also_o very_o well_o that_o it_o stand_v in_o such_o meekness_n from_o eternity_n and_o that_o he_o also_o shall_v generate_v in_o such_o meekness_n as_o a_o love_a and_o obedient_a son_n 11._o but_o now_o be_v he_o be_v so_o beauteous_o and_o glorious_o image_v or_o form_v as_o a_o king_n in_o nature_n his_o beauteous_a form_n and_o feature_n tickle_v he_o and_o so_o he_o think_v with_o himself_o i_o be_o now_o god_n and_o form_v or_o frame_v out_o of_o god_n who_o can_v vanquish_v i_o or_o who_o can_v alter_v or_o change_v i_o i_o myself_o will_v be_v lord_n and_o with_o my_o sharpness_n rule_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o my_o body_n shall_v be_v the_o image_n which_o shall_v be_v worship_v i_o will_v prepare_v and_o erect_v for_o myself_o a_o new_a kingdom_n for_o the_o whole_a circumference_n extent_n or_o region_n be_v i_o i_o be_o god_n alone_o and_o none_o else_o 12._o and_o in_o his_o pride_n he_o strike_v and_o smite_v himself_o with_o darkness_n and_o blindness_n and_o make_v himself_o a_o devil_n and_o that_o he_o must_v be_v and_o abide_v so_o eternal_o he_o know_v in_o god_n only_o the_o majesty_n and_o not_o the_o word_n in_o the_o centre_n which_o have_v the_o fan_n or_o cast_v shovell_a he_o blind_v himself_o with_o the_o astringent_a darkness_n for_o he_o will_v needs_o inflame_v himself_o and_o rule_v in_o the_o fire_n over_o the_o light_n and_o over_o the_o meekness_n 13._o now_o when_o these_o evil_a devilish_a spirit_n understand_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o genitrix_n move_v or_o boil_a in_o god_n salitter_v and_o imagine_v speculate_v or_o rove_v thereinto_o then_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o sting_v burn_a murder_a rob_v and_o a_o mere_a opposite_a or_o contrary_a will_n 14._o for_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n delight_v in_o love_n and_o meekness_n and_o lucifer_n will_v needs_o turn_v the_o same_o by_o force_n into_o a_o rage_a tyranny_n and_o so_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o enmity_n and_o a_o contrary_a or_o opposite_a will_n for_o by_o force_n he_o kindle_v the_o salitter_n of_o god_n which_o have_v rest_v from_o eternity_n and_o stand_v in_o its_o meekness_n 15._o concern_v this_o kindle_v in_o this_o circumference_n or_o extent_n it_o be_v that_o god_n call_v himself_o a_o angry_a zealous_a or_o jealous_a god_n against_o those_o that_o hate_v he_o exod._n 20._o 5._o deut._n 5._o 9_o that_o be_v against_o those_o who_o kindle_v his_o wrath_n and_o fierceness_n yet_o more_o with_o their_o diabolical_a spirit_n with_o swear_v curse_a blaspheme_a and_o all_o manner_n of_o furious_a fierceness_n and_o wrath_n which_o stick_v in_o the_o heart_n with_o pride_n covetousness_n envy_n and_o anger_n all_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o thou_o thou_o cast_v into_o god_n that_o be_v into_o the_o genitrix_n of_o nature_n and_o therefore_o that_o must_v be_v prove_v and_o try_v through_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o soul_n spirit_n also_o and_o the_o wickedness_n or_o malice_n must_v abide_v and_o remain_v in_o the_o fire_n now_o thou_o ask_v how_o can_v that_o be_v answer_n 16._o when_o thou_o open_v thy_o eye_n and_o fee_v the_o creature_n be_v of_o god_n then_o thou_o prick_v as_o it_o be_v with_o thorn_n into_o the_o be_v of_o god_n and_o move_v or_o stir_v up_o the_o wrath_n and_o anger_n of_o god_n 17._o and_o when_o a_o tone_n or_o noise_n sound_v in_o thy_o ear_n so_o that_o thou_o receive_v or_o catche_v it_o up_o from_o the_o be_v of_o god_n then_o thou_o infecte_v it_o as_o if_o thou_o do_v dart_v thunderclaps_a into_o it_o 18._o consider_v what_o thou_o do_v with_o thy_o nostril_n and_o with_o thy_o mouth_n whence_o thy_o dear_a newborn_a little_a son_n rush_v forth_o with_o thy_o speech_n as_o a_o little_a son_n of_o all_o the_o seven_o spirit_n and_o observe_v whether_o it_o do_v not_o storm_n and_o assault_v in_o god_n salitter_n as_o lucifer_n do_v o_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n at_o all_o in_o this_o 19_o but_o again_o on_o the_o other_o side_n god_n say_v i_o be_o a_o merciful_a god_n to_o those_o that_o love_v i_o those_o i_o will_v do_v good_a to_o and_o bless_v they_o to_o a_o thousand_o generation_n 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generate_a and_o god_n himself_o know_v no_o beginning_n therein_o 33._o only_o the_o spirit_n here_o set_v open_a for_o thou_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n that_o thou_o may_v see_v what_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o hell_n and_o what_o the_o condition_n of_o man_n be_v when_o the_o divine_a light_n extinguish_v in_o he_o so_o that_o he_o sit_v in_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o then_o he_o live_v in_o such_o a_o generate_a in_o such_o a_o anguish_n smart_v pain_n woe_n and_o misery_n 34._o neither_o can_v i_o declare_v it_o unto_o thou_o in_o any_o other_o manner_n for_o i_o must_v write_v so_o as_o if_o the_o generate_a or_o geniture_n of_o god_n have_v or_o take_v a_o beginning_n when_o thing_n come_v to_o be_v thus_o but_o i_o write_v here_o very_a real_o true_a and_o precious_a dear_a word_n which_o the_o spirit_n alone_o understand_v now_o observe_v the_o gate_n of_o god_n 35._o the_o light_n which_o generate_v itself_o from_o the_o fire_n and_o become_v shine_v in_o the_o water_n and_o replenish_v or_o fill_v the_o whole_a geniture_n and_o enlighten_v it_o and_o mitigate_v it_o that_o be_v the_o true_a heart_n of_o god_n or_o son_n of_o god_n for_o he_o be_v continual_o generate_v out_o of_o the_o father_n and_o be_v another_o person_n than_o the_o quality_n and_o geniture_n of_o the_o father_n 36._o for_o the_o generate_a or_o geniture_n of_o the_o father_n can_v catch_v or_o comprehend_v the_o light_n and_o use_v it_o to_o its_o generate_a but_o the_o light_n stand_v by_o itself_o and_o be_v not_o comprehend_v by_o any_o geniture_n and_o it_o replenish_v and_o enlighten_v the_o whole_a geniture_n viz._n the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o the_o father_n john_n 1._o 14._o and_o this_o light_n i_o call_v in_o the_o humane_a birth_n or_o geniture_n the_o animate_v or_o soulish_a birth_n understand_v the_o image_n which_o bud_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o soul_n according_a to_o the_o similitude_n of_o god_n or_o the_o birth_n or_o geniture_n which_o qualifi_v mix_v or_o unit_v with_o this_o animate_v or_o soulish_a birth_n or_o geniture_n of_o god_n and_o herein_o be_v man_n soul_n one_o heart_n with_o god_n but_o that_o be_v when_o it_o stand_v in_o this_o light_n v._o 37._o the_o five_o generate_a in_o god_n be_v when_o this_o light_n thus_o very_o gentle_o mild_o and_o amiable_o press_v through_o the_o first_o four_o birth_n or_o generating_n and_o then_o it_o bring_v along_o with_o it_o the_o heart_n and_o most_o pleasant_a lovely_a power_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o sweet_a water_n and_o so_o when_o the_o sharp_a birth_n or_o geniture_n taste_v of_o it_o then_o be_v they_o very_o meek_a and_o rich_o full_a of_o love_n and_o be_v as_o if_o continual_o the_o life_n do_v rise_v up_o in_o and_o from_o death_n 38._o there_o each_o spirit_n taste_v of_o the_o other_o and_o get_v mere_a new_a strength_n and_o power_n for_o the_o astringent_a quality_n grow_v now_o very_o pliable_a and_o yield_a 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