government_n and_o trust_n as_o in_o that_o day_n will_v be_v commit_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n live_v and_o so_o behave_v yourselves_o as_o those_o that_o be_v know_v to_o be_v not_o only_o legatee_n but_o real_a joint-heir_n look_v for_o hasten_v and_o mind_v the_o father_n of_o newborn_a bodify_v spirit_n who_o be_v the_o ministrator_n by_o i_o leave_v in_o trust_n to_o make_v disposal_n out_o of_o wisdom_n cabinet_n of_o this_o one_o considerable_a jewel_n which_o will_v become_v none_o to_o wear_v till_o they_o come_v up_o to_o be_v full_o grow_v meet_v also_o for_o that_o garment_n which_o have_v be_v make_v and_o wrought_v from_o everlasting_a which_o be_v ever_o new_a and_o fresh_a through_o which_o you_o may_v see_v the_o comely_a proportion_n of_o your_o new_a creature_o be_v for_o it_o be_v all_o transparent_a and_o shine_a answer_v to_o the_o place_n and_o company_n with_o who_o you_o be_v to_o walk_v though_o you_o yet_o bear_v in_o visibility_n your_o despise_a image_n till_o your_o invisible_a body_n be_v grow_v up_o big_a enough_o to_o fill_v out_o this_o bridal_a robe_n by_o which_o you_o shall_v be_v discern_v to_o be_v in_o the_o lord_n body_n which_o will_v roll_v away_o the_o reproach_n that_o come_v in_o by_o the_o poor_a fade_a fig-leaf_n clothing_n now_o observe_v and_o see_v to_o what_o a_o estate_n you_o may_v grow_v up_o unto_o if_o you_o keep_v up_o in_o the_o faith_n if_o you_o unwaver_o believe_v you_o will_v see_v it_o august_n the_o 23d_o 1676._o in_o the_o night_n season_n i_o hear_v a_o voice_n cry_v holy_a holy_a who_o can_v enter_v where_o the_o terrible_a majesty_n of_o holiness_n do_v dwell_v then_o be_v present_v to_o i_o somewhat_o all_o over_o cover_v as_o with_o swan_n wing_n no_o other_o proportion_n see_v and_o it_o be_v say_v this_o all_o white_a nazarite_n may_v enter_v in_o here_o be_v no_o partition-wall_n or_o screen_v that_o will_v intervene_v after_o this_o pass_v away_o it_o be_v open_v to_o i_o this_o be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o white_a dove_n body_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o can_v wing_v up_o into_o the_o jerusalem_n court_n where_o the_o ancient_a of_o day_n do_v sit_v to_o receive_v and_o welcome_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o bride_n thus_o embody_v and_o all_o attire_v with_o plume_n of_o white_a signify_v the_o necessity_n of_o pass_v through_o the_o swan-like_o wash_n which_o do_v make_v we_o thus_o pure_a and_o white_a for_o the_o bring_n into_o this_o virgin-state_n where_o nothing_o be_v hear_v to_o cry_v but_o holiness_n to_o the_o most_o high_a for_o say_v the_o word_n no_o other_o can_v enter_v here_o therefore_o see_v what_o you_o must_v attain_v to_o be_v swan-like_o keep_v upon_o the_o river_n pure_a which_o do_v proceed_v from_o the_o throne_n where_o do_v you_o abide_v till_o you_o come_v to_o the_o ten_o number_n washing-tide_n that_o may_v present_v you_o the_o all_o fair_a and_o lovely_a bride_n to_o enter_v in_o and_o look_v find_v where_o their_o need_v no_o more_o sea_n for_o wash_v but_o firm_a golden_a ground_n there_o to_o walk_v with_o your_o dove-mate_n who_o do_v wait_v to_o see_v you_o come_v up_o as_o sheep_n from_o the_o wash_v each_o one_o bear_v twin_n in_o the_o fruitful_a nature_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o within_z that_o overspread_a wing_n to_o put_v forth_o and_o to_o take_v its_o flight_n to_o this_o city_n of_o light_n wherein_o holiness_n be_v write_v without_o and_o within_o august_n the_o 27_o 1676._o be_v upon_o my_o watch-tower_n to_o heat_n and_o learn_v what_o further_o remove_v we_o must_v go_v forward_o to_o and_o eager_o press_v to_o get_v out_o from_o under_o the_o reign_n of_o the_o ten_o horn_a beast_n who_o do_v daily_o at_o we_o push_v as_o be_v exalt_v to_o that_o pinnacle_n of_o power_n which_o do_v command_v all_o these_o low_a world_n imprint_v its_o mark_n on_o the_o whole_a universe_n who_o be_v under_o his_o planet_n bear_v and_o in_o his_o kingdom_n find_v out_o from_o which_o our_o lord_n with_o many_o trumpet_n sound_n have_v call_v we_o this_o word_n anew_o be_v utter_v ah_o come_v and_o see_v the_o thousand_o year_n reign_v of_o the_o lamb_n be_v upon_o the_o enter_v by_o those_o who_o be_v worthy_a to_o find_v a_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n this_o only_a will_n free_a from_o the_o decree_n of_o unavoidable_a death_n which_o be_v the_o wage_n of_o the_o sin-deformed_n beast_n who_o be_v to_o return_v again_o to_o the_o lake_n at_o the_o time_n when_o jesus_n begin_v his_o reign_n lo_o the_o old_a dragon_n who_o in_o the_o beastly_a nature_n have_v govern_v will_v be_v lay_v hold_n upon_o by_o the_o strong_a angel_n who_o have_v prevail_v to_o chain_v he_o up_o and_o also_o to_o obliterate_v both_o his_o image_n and_o name_n that_o have_v live_v and_o reign_v in_o this_o visible_a world_n in_o such_o mighty_a fame_n but_o strong_a and_o omnipotent_a be_v he_o who_o say_v behold_v i_o come_v to_o sound_v that_o trumpet_n which_o shall_v bring_v forth_o a_o new_a world_n for_o a_o end_n of_o the_o old_a be_v come_v before_o i_o in_o they_o who_o will_v be_v find_v the_o first_o model_n of_o this_o new_a creation_n which_o will_v consist_v all_o of_o new_a raise_v spirit_n with_o their_o full_a grow_v body_n bear_v the_o lamb_n mark_n and_o name_n as_o sheep_n of_o another_o pasture_n and_o fold_n feed_v in_o such_o a_o rich_a soil_n as_o make_v fat_a and_o flourish_a meet_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o great_a king_n who_o you_o must_v come_v up_o to_o in_o your_o new_a rise_v immaculate_a spirit_n and_o body_n that_o we_o may_v see_v you_o be_v the_o right_a heir_n now_o grow_v up_o for_o the_o kingdom_n to_o who_o the_o key_n of_o the_o government_n do_v belong_v be_v pass_v through_o this_o kingdom_n stand_v out_o against_o all_o his_o impose_v tradition_n mark_v and_o name_n whereby_o you_o be_v to_o be_v prove_v whether_o or_o no_o you_o will_v bow_v to_o his_o unrighteous_a and_o pernicious_a power_n and_o sceptre_n against_o which_o still_o maintain_v your_o ground_n and_o hold_v out_o for_o your_o ten_o day_n tribulation_n be_v not_o all_o full_o expire_v in_o which_o time_n the_o dragon_n will_v have_v great_a rage_n know_v his_o date_n be_v almost_o wear_v out_o as_o to_o those_o that_o have_v go_v through_o the_o behead_v for_o the_o resurrection-life_n sake_n for_o which_o death_n hour_n of_o temptation_n hold_v out_o a_o weighty_a crown_n will_v be_v send_v down_o and_o put_v on_o by_o he_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o your_o enemy_n who_o will_v maintain_v his_o right_n upon_o and_o over_o the_o earth_n with_o these_o his_o try_a stone_n to_o unite_v his_o power_n to_o as_o with_o they_o to_o reign_v till_o you_o shall_v see_v all_o and_o every_o thing_n put_v under_o which_o now_o be_v above_o you_o for_o when_o my_o name_n be_v know_v to_o spring_v within_o the_o resurrection_n body_n and_o to_o open_v in_o majesty_n doubt_v not_o but_o thereto_o every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v and_o will_v bring_v their_o gift_n and_o entreat_v your_o aspect_n and_o favour_n the_o god_n and_o father_n of_o light_n have_v anoint_v you_o above_o your_o fellow_n and_o reinstate_v you_o with_o i_o to_o a_o throne_n of_o dignity_n where_o all_o in_o the_o low_a sphere_n shall_v be_v judge_v by_o you_o have_v receive_v kingly_a power_n not_o for_o hour_n or_o day_n but_o for_o to_o endure_v throughout_o all_o generation_n now_o consider_v as_o wise_a princely_a virgin_n what_o for_o a_o while_n you_o may_v yet_o encounter_v with_o during_o the_o dragon_n reign_n do_v not_o fear_v he_o nor_o his_o scorpion_n sting_n which_o now_o will_v hardly_o come_v into_o you_o his_o place_n be_v demolish_v and_o his_o tower_n fall_v and_o the_o new_a body_n rise_v wherein_o nothing_o of_o his_o kingdom_n can_v be_v more_o find_v which_o he_o see_v it_o will_v make_v his_o kingdom_n to_o tremble_v that_o power_n be_v now_o assume_v that_o will_v bind_v the_o crooked_a leviathan_n who_o still_o send_v out_o his_o poisonous_a flood_n to_o destroy_v this_o birth_n of_o life_n which_o shall_v reign_v over_o all_o by_o he_o who_o have_v get_v the_o victory_n over_o the_o fall_n and_o come_v up_o with_o great_a boldness_n show_v your_o bloody_a mark_n through_o the_o fight_n of_o faith_n whereby_o you_o may_v make_v claim_n to_o the_o bride_n and_o the_o ivory_n throne_n there_o with_o she_o to_o lodge_v live_v and_o reign_v in_o everlasting_a fame_n amen_o cry_v your_o bridegroom_n from_o heaven_n august_n the_o 28_o 1676._o the_o guardian_n eunuch_n this_o word_n pass_v through_o i_o who_o shall_v among_o all_o the_o royal_a seed_n of_o the_o captivity_n be_v find_v worthy_a to_o stand_v before_o the_o great_a and_o mighty_a king_n even_o
of_o knowledge_n and_o skill_n in_o all_o true_a learning_n and_o solid_a wisdom_n that_o they_o may_v be_v find_v ten_o time_n better_o and_o more_o skilful_a than_o all_o the_o magician_n and_o man_n of_o faâ—…_n that_o be_v in_o the_o university_n throughouâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d europe_n for_o when_o wisdom_n key_n be_v obtain_v and_o her_o book_n unseal_v in_o any_o according_a to_o the_o process_n here_o describe_v then_o may_v all_o the_o depth_n of_o philosophy_n as_o well_o as_o of_o divinity_n and_o all_o the_o hide_a treasury_n of_o wisdom_n in_o all_o worthy_a art_n and_o science_n be_v successive_o break_v up_o and_o thus_o as_o from_o one_o foot_n of_o the_o rhodian_a coloss_n which_o be_v to_o this_o day_n preserve_v every_o one_o that_o be_v but_o skill_v in_o the_o proportion_n of_o the_o human_a body_n can_v exact_o calculate_v what_o the_o whole_a shall_v be_v and_o know_v thence_o how_o to_o frame_v one_o according_o so_o every_o one_o to_o who_o god_n have_v give_v some_o good_a degree_n of_o understanding_n in_o the_o symmetry_n and_o proportion_n of_o the_o spiritual_a body_n will_v notwithstanding_o any_o intervening_a breach_n or_o abrupt_a transition_n be_v able_a hence_o to_o frame_n some_o suitable_a idea_n of_o the_o whole_a design_n and_o oeconomy_n of_o god_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o separate_a and_o virginize_v soul_n now_o the_o manifestation_n of_o this_o divine_a kingdom_n be_v various_a in_o several_a person_n and_o in_o the_o same_o person_n at_o several_a time_n whence_o this_o variety_n in_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o heavenly_a and_o ghostly_a power_n whether_o in_o this_o principle_n or_o in_o another_o and_o of_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v be_v here_o not_o unfit_o symbolise_v out_o by_o a_o garden_n or_o paradise_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o king_n thereof_o himself_o in_o his_o true_o gracious_a answer_n to_o the_o penitent_a thief_n and_o yet_o more_o expressive_o be_v this_o flourish_a state_n of_o the_o lamb_n elect_a bride_n cipher_v to_o we_o by_o a_o fountain_n of_o garden_n or_o paradise_n plant_v with_o all_o tree_n of_o frankincense_n myrrh_n and_o aloe_n and_o with_o all_o the_o chief_a spice_n out_o of_o which_o the_o royal_a ointment_n be_v prepare_v for_o the_o consecration_n of_o such_o priestly_a king_n as_o be_v to_o reign_v upon_o the_o earth_n in_o the_o lamb_n nature_n and_o name_n which_o shall_v make_v all_o the_o wild_a beast_n of_o the_o forest_n to_o fly_v into_o den_n and_o lurk_v holes_n and_o every_o venomous_a creature_n to_o hide_v itself_o from_o the_o great_a attic_a jomin_v in_o his_o representative_n and_o from_o the_o fiery_a stream_n issue_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n by_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n that_o huge_a leviathan_n shall_v be_v utter_o destroy_v so_o will_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n manifest_v itself_o by_o a_o gradual_a but_o total_a overthrow_n of_o that_o of_o he_o who_o have_v usurp_v all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n until_o all_o that_o which_o he_o have_v cause_v to_o be_v as_o a_o wilderness_n by_o the_o blast_n of_o his_o poisonous_a breath_n be_v again_o renew_a and_o make_v to_o be_v as_o the_o garden_n of_o god_n fill_v with_o well_n of_o live_a water_n and_o stream_n from_o the_o upper_a lebanon_n a_o garden_n give_v forth_o all_o the_o variety_n of_o flower_n and_o fruit_n of_o life_n according_a to_o the_o season_n and_o according_a to_o every_o one_o essential_a ground_n and_o internal_a soil_n a_o garden_n in_o which_o there_o be_v not_o any_o mix_a tree_n exist_v from_o the_o root_n of_o the_o outward_a element_n contain_v good_a and_o evil_a truth_n and_o falsehood_n light_n and_o darkness_n but_o all_o who_o tree_n be_v tree_n of_o life_n all_o who_o plant_n be_v plant_n of_o righteousness_n all_o perfect_o good_a and_o true_a all-beautiful_a and_o lustrous_a how_o various_a the_o manifestation_n of_o this_o lebanon-kingdom_n will_v be_v no_o pen_n can_v describe_v no_o tongue_n can_v express_v that_o be_v various_a indeed_o but_o the_o manifester_n all_o the_o while_n be_v but_o one_o and_o the_o essential_a word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o worker_n of_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v most_o uniform_a the_o manuduction_n illumination_n and_o inspiration_n be_v very_o different_a but_o still_o there_o be_v but_o one_o way_n one_o light_n and_o one_o spirit_n one_o lord_n and_o one_o god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o we_o all_o who_o in_o these_o last_o day_n be_v about_o to_o appear_v yet_o more_o full_o to_o we_o by_o his_o son_n set_v he_o open_o upon_o his_o holy_a hill_n thus_o he_o who_o be_v the_o abyssal_n unity_n of_o all_o being_n clothe_v himself_o as_o with_o several_a name_n râ—…_n forth_o in_o several_a power_n wear_v on_o his_o head_n several_a crown_n and_o glance_v from_o his_o eye_n several_a light_n and_o yet_o there_o be_v but_o one_o crown_n one_o power_n and_o one_o name_n as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o light_n which_o diffuse_v itself_o in_o all_o the_o variety_n of_o colour_n which_o unity_n and_o variety_n of_o light_n be_v well_o to_o be_v heed_v in_o the_o read_n of_o this_o book_n and_o of_o all_o other_o spiritual_a treatise_n whatever_o of_o what_o rank_n or_o degree_n soever_o they_o be_v for_o god_n sometime_o appear_v in_o the_o darkness_n and_o yet_o in_o that_o darkness_n there_o be_v light_a again_o he_o appear_v in_o the_o light_n and_o yet_o darkness_n may_v be_v mix_v with_o this_o light_n till_o the_o perfect_a day_n do_v spring_n from_o on_o high_a thus_o he_o appear_v to_o some_o at_o a_o distance_n as_o in_o a_o great_a and_o strong_a wind_n to_z other_o in_o a_o earthquake_n in_o both_o which_o form_n he_o eminent_o manifest_v himself_o through_o some_o about_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o last_o century_n then_o after_o this_o approach_v still_o near_o he_o apppear_v to_o a_o three_o sort_n in_o the_o fire_n as_o at_o this_o very_a day_n he_o powerful_o do_v to_o some_o that_o be_v know_v to_o wisdom_n disciplehood_n and_o last_o he_o demonstrate_v his_o presence_n to_o some_o as_o to_o this_o his_o choose_a vessel_n in_o a_o still_o small_a voice_n and_o in_o a_o sweet_a gentle_a lambent_a flame_n sometime_o god_n manifest_v himself_o to_o the_o eye_n or_o ear_n of_o the_o receptive_a heart_n according_a to_o the_o several_a property_n operation_n and_o influx_n of_o this_o or_o that_o name_n which_o he_o put_v on_o of_o this_o or_o that_o attribute_n which_o he_o communicate_v of_o this_o or_o that_o sphere_n in_o which_o the_o live_a wheel_n of_o the_o creature_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n do_v move_v thus_o be_v he_o manifest_v to_o the_o unregenerate_a spirit_n of_o balaam_n according_a to_o the_o eficacy_n of_o the_o name_n shaddai_n who_o see_v the_o vision_n of_o he_o in_o this_o similitude_n or_o vesture_n fall_v into_o a_o trance_n and_o this_o be_v the_o low_a sort_n of_o true_a divine_a prophecy_n then_o be_v he_o manifest_v unto_o abraham_n unto_o isaac_n and_o unto_o jacob_n by_o the_o name_n of_o el-shaddai_a which_o be_v a_o much_o high_a degree_n than_o the_o former_a as_o that_o whereby_o be_v express_v not_o only_o the_o paternal_a property_n in_o the_o absolute_a sovereignty_n of_o his_o will_n but_o also_o the_o meek_a love-principle_n co-joined_n with_o it_o in_o a_o federal_n rite_n after_o this_o he_o be_v manifest_v under_o the_o law_n at_o sundry_a time_n and_o in_o divers_a manner_n by_o the_o most_o essential_a and_o great_a name_n of_o the_o covenant_n jehovah_n but_o still_o according_a to_o the_o variety_n of_o the_o vessel_n and_o its_o fitness_n to_o receive_v the_o emanation_n thereof_o either_o in_o a_o high_a or_o low_a degree_n then_o last_o he_o be_v make_v know_v under_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o evangelist_n to_o the_o prophet_n and_o to_o other_o rank_n mention_v in_o the_o apostolical_a epistle_n by_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n which_o name_n do_v unseal_v and_o open_v that_o of_o jehovah_n whence_o the_o miraculous_a power_n do_v so_o abound_v in_o the_o early_a day_n of_o the_o church_n while_o there_o be_v faith_n in_o this_o name_n but_o still_o it_o be_v the_o same_o one_o holy_a and_o true_a god_n that_o reveal_v himself_o both_o to_o the_o vile_a son_n of_o beor_n and_o to_o the_o most_o heroic_a father_n of_o the_o faithful_a though_o not_o by_o the_o same_o name_n and_o he_o be_v nevertheless_o one_o and_o have_v appear_v after_o manner_n and_o in_o that_o name_n to_o the_o proâ—…hets_n of_o old_a and_o then_o speak_v after_o another_o manner_n and_o by_o another_o name_n â—…n_o their_o successor_n the_o prophet_n neither_o will_v he_o be_v the_o less_o so_o shall_v he_o even_o speak_v to_o we_o after_o another_o manner_n than_o he_o have_v yet_o speak_v
spirit_n so_o divine_a as_o shall_v out-dâ—…_a all_o the_o child_n of_o time_n now_o watchful_a be_v call_v over_o all_o my_o charge_n obserâ—…_n my_o word_n start_v not_o herefrom_o and_o lo_o i_o will_v abide_v still_o thy_o friend_n and_o bride_n may_v the_o 29_o 1675._o wisdom_n pilgrim_n be_v echo_v up_o set_v herself_o as_o a_o clockwork_a upon_o its_o go_v motion_n still_o witness_v something_o strong_o wind_v up_o the_o eternal_a spring_n thereof_o that_o time_n number_n may_v not_o slack_a or_o stop_v urge_v still_o to_o one_o gate_n after_o another_o the_o hand_n of_o power_n to_o unlock_v be_v raise_v up_o to_o a_o high_a approach_n and_o nearness_n to_o the_o allinfluence_a deity_n with_o who_o in_o the_o night_n repose_v when_o deep_a sleep_n have_v overtake_v my_o animal_n part_n my_o spirit_n be_v wrap_v up_o in_o high_a conjunction_n and_o fellowship_n with_o the_o triune_n majesty_n the_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n of_o which_o be_v so_o great_a that_o when_o i_o awake_v a_o hymn_n of_o praise_n be_v give_v i_o to_o land_n and_o magnify_v the_o love_n which_o have_v after_o this_o manner_n visit_v i_o draw_v up_o out_o of_o the_o body_n so_o wonderful_o sweet_o who_o lie_v here_o powerful_o in_o love_n arm_n arrest_v keep_v for_o some_o hour_n in_o this_o warm_a bosom-harbour_n where_o the_o spirit_n inquire_v further_o about_o these_o weighty_a and_o heavenly_a matter_n which_o with_o great_a press_a urgency_n receive_v this_o resolve_n as_o relate_v to_o those_o thing_n manifold_a which_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o wisdom_n have_v be_v foretell_v who_o again_o encourage_v i_o to_o hope_n and_o wait_v for_o the_o day_n be_v not_o far_o off_o in_o which_o i_o may_v see_v the_o all-filling_a body_n of_o the_o glory_n which_o will_v be_v the_o end_n of_o former_a and_o latter_a prophecy_n whereunto_o i_o yet_o do_v well_o to_o take_v heed_n because_o it_o be_v the_o life_n food_n which_o for_o the_o present_a time_n may_v not_o only_o afford_v support_n to_o i_o but_o other_o who_o with_o i_o shall_v wing_v up_o their_o lord_n to_o meet_v all_o crystalline_a have_v no_o spot_n nor_o stain_n to_o such_o he_o will_v appear_v and_o number_v they_o among_o the_o holy_a train_n to_o bear_v the_o father_n name_n inspire_v and_o show_v to_o i_o there_o be_v various_a passage_n which_o yet_o i_o be_v further_a to_o venture_v and_o believe_v the_o entrance_n into_o which_o shall_v yet_o be_v more_o amaze_a to_o the_o intellectual_a mind_n which_o shall_v into_o its_o own_o deep_a descend_v to_o bring_v up_o still_o what_o will_v water_v the_o garden_n that_o it_o may_v be_v always_o summer_n and_o spring_n where_o i_o earnest_o invocate_v this_o might_n also_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o select_a friend_n who_o in_o this_o holy_a ministry_n be_v choose_v to_o wait_v with_o i_o that_o they_o may_v clear_v single_a and_o of_o a_o perfect_a spirit_n appear_v before_o the_o bright_a all-piercing_a eye_n of_o the_o virgin_n wisdom_n who_o to_o our_o god_n make_v nigh_o further_o i_o do_v see_v into_o the_o mystery_n of_o ascend_a spirit_n what_o qualification_n thereto_o be_v require_v who_o be_v to_o be_v spiritual_a flame_n blow_v upon_o by_o a_o constant_a soft_a breath_n of_o air_n from_o the_o holy_a power_n which_o let_v in_o nothing_o which_o putrify_v or_o be_v gross_a and_o heavy_a none_o can_v mount_v up_o that_o have_v the_o least_o weight_n hang_v upon_o they_o the_o word_n do_v express_v there_o must_v be_v a_o due_a proportion_n light_n and_o purity_n answer_v to_o each_o other_o the_o mind_n that_o will_v associate_v with_o god_n must_v carry_v a_o distance_n to_o drossy_a carnal_a spirit_n and_o all_o of_o that_o nature_n according_a to_o the_o high_a birth_n of_o a_o spirit_n you_o shall_v know_v it_o by_o the_o holy_a greatness_n which_o it_o will_v have_v not_o know_v how_o to_o be_v familiar_a with_o what_o be_v not_o of_o the_o same_o high_a extraction_n with_o itself_o wisdom_n be_v very_o jealous_a lest_o any_o of_o her_o family_n shall_v walk_v out_o of_o her_o order_n therefore_o that_o in_o her_o love-favour_n you_o may_v all_o abide_v to_o who_o this_o word_n of_o counsel_n shall_v come_v that_o to_o the_o virgin_n of_o the_o lamb_n be_v you_o loyal_a that_o in_o your_o ascend_a prayer_n you_o may_v meet_v with_o no_o denial_n july_n the_o 16_o 1675._o the_o light_a orb_n open_v and_o all_o overspread_v i_o thereby_o dispel_v every_o foggy_a mist_n so_o that_o it_o bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n the_o lord_n day_n which_o john_n see_v and_o have_v all_o his_o revelation_n in_o who_o be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o true_o after_o such_o a_o manner_n must_v every_o one_o be_v seize_v that_o be_v draw_v up_o into_o the_o mount_n of_o divine_a vision_n to_o hear_v what_o god_n the_o lord_n have_v of_o his_o mind_n to_o give_v forth_o which_o will_v only_o be_v entrust_v with_o such_o who_o spirit_n be_v flee_v and_o depart_v out_o of_o all_o animal_n sense_n which_o be_v gross_a heavy_a and_o ponderous_a but_o for_o a_o spirit_n that_o will_v be_v all-seeing_a and_o intelligent_a in_o matter_n supernatural_a to_o be_v unclothe_v of_o all_o earthly_a material_n it_o be_v certain_o require_v as_o through_o great_a and_o free_a love_n i_o have_v be_v a_o witness_n of_o in_o all_o conference_n and_o mutual_a society_n with_o the_o fountain_n source_n of_o all_o spirit_n for_o never_o can_v i_o hear_v feel_v see_v or_o taste_v the_o power_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o light_a kingdom_n till_o i_o be_v pass_v out_o of_o the_o cloudy_a pillar_n of_o my_o own_o benight_a reason_n which_o many_o time_n set_v so_o hard_o upon_o i_o as_o i_o often_o fear_v that_o i_o shall_v be_v violate_v out_o of_o all_o that_o which_o divine_a wisdom_n have_v present_v to_o i_o for_o a_o encouragement_n to_o those_o who_o shall_v by_o faith_n overcome_v not_o in_o part_n but_o in_o whole_a triumph_v over_o all_o world_n which_o be_v to_o be_v effect_v as_o have_v late_o be_v show_v to_o i_o upon_o some_o debate_n with_o the_o world_n of_o wisdom_n my_o dear_a counsellor_n who_o take_v notice_n of_o some_o fresh_a exercise_n that_o my_o spirit_n be_v in_o animate_v i_o thus_o be_v strong_a be_v resolute_a acquit_v thy_o doubt_v mind_n for_o therein_o lie_v the_o danger_n for_o as_o much_o as_o no_o mighty_a work_n can_v be_v effect_v either_o in_o by_z or_o through_o thou_o until_o there_o be_v a_o full_a close_o and_o joint_a consent_n of_o all_o the_o internal_a faculty_n and_o power_n therefore_o be_v there_o all_o choice_a ingredient_n requisite_a for_o the_o make_n up_o of_o this_o almighty_a precious_a faith_n and_o such_o as_o be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o every_o ground_n for_o thou_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v different_a soil_n in_o the_o inward_a heart_n of_o man_n earth_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o outward_a some_o be_v for_o one_o grain_n some_o for_o another_o and_o all_o make_v together_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o that_o treasury_n which_o be_v to_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o eternal_a granary_n wherein_o every_o one_o work_v shall_v be_v prove_v and_o all_o metal_n try_v of_o what_o sort_n they_o be_v now_o as_o to_o this_o which_o be_v the_o most_o weighty_a of_o all_o seed_n and_o in_o truth_n the_o root_n of_o all_o there_o be_v no_o fruit_n but_o what_o put_v forth_o from_o this_o tree_n of_o faith_n from_o which_o the_o holy_a one_o can_v taste_v any_o sweetness_n as_o it_o be_v write_v without_o faith_n there_o be_v no_o possibility_n of_o please_a god_n thou_o must_v therefore_o dive_v and_o search_v deep_o for_o in_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o deity_n this_o grain_n of_o gold_n be_v only_o to_o be_v find_v and_o if_o it_o shall_v not_o drive_v forth_o itself_o in_o all_o its_o unite_a force_n and_o power_n it_o will_v never_o be_v reach_v to_o but_o in_o that_o ground_n where_o this_o plant_n be_v deep_o root_v it_o will_v put_v forth_o as_o from_o a_o flow_a bubble_a fountain_n which_o water_n of_o life_n mingle_v with_o the_o golden_a mould_n and_o so_o make_v the_o composition_n of_o this_o high_a extract_a mineral_n which_o have_v do_v and_o will_v yet_o do_v all_o the_o miraculous_a thing_n in_o and_o through_o nature_n but_o it_o will_v suffer_v no_o check_n nor_o contradiction_n from_o nature_n such_o be_v the_o absolute_a and_o uncontrollable_a sovereignty_n hereof_o that_o it_o will_v not_o admit_v of_o any_o question_n spirit_n to_o set_v foot_v within_o its_o gate_n here_o must_v be_v no_o ask_v how_o can_v this_o or_o that_o come_v to_o be_v if_o abraham_n have_v make_v any_o of_o these_o kind_n of_o objection_n he_o have_v frustrate_v all_o his_o friendship_n with_o god_n who_o put_v he_o sure_o upon_o as_o hard_a
any_o time_n before_o the_o extremity_n be_v so_o great_a as_o he_o desire_v to_o be_v release_v by_o death_n as_o the_o great_a kindness_n which_o he_o can_v in_o this_o hour_n of_o extremity_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n seek_v and_o request_v for_o at_o this_o sudden_a onset_n upon_o he_o i_o be_v somewhat_o stagger_v for_o the_o black_a cloud_n of_o death_n seem_v all_o over_o to_o cover_v he_o which_o seem_v to_o make_v void_a and_o frustrate_v those_o word_n and_o token_n i_o have_v receive_v for_o his_o restoration_n on_o the_o tuesday_n night_n before_o but_o in_o this_o juncture_n of_o time_n i_o feel_v a_o power_n upon_o i_o to_o descend_v that_o make_v i_o pray_v as_o in_o a_o all-bloody-agony_n and_o a_o mighty_a strife_n betwixt_o fear_n and_o faith_n be_v in_o i_o but_o the_o strong_a angel_n of_o faith_n prevail_v and_o i_o feel_v something_o move_v that_o be_v all_o airy_a mighty_a and_o swift_a to_o overcome_v and_o conquer_v and_o which_o will_v not_o permit_v to_o give_v he_o up_o to_o what_o he_o himself_o desire_v then_o have_v i_o a_o sight_n of_o all_o the_o dark_a afflict_a power_n to_o be_v put_v under_o his_o foot_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v no_o long_o over_o his_o mortal_a part_n have_v power_n the_o relation_n of_o which_o i_o do_v to_o he_o declare_v but_o such_o be_v his_o anguish_n that_o at_o that_o time_n he_o can_v nothing_o from_o i_o hear_v so_o this_o day_n and_o night_n be_v pass_v away_o in_o this_o terrible_a conflict_n all_o night_n i_o retire_v from_o he_o wrestle_v with_o my_o god_n on_o his_o behalf_n wait_v and_o watch_v what_o the_o issue_n of_o this_o trial_n will_v be_v for_o i_o do_v not_o know_v that_o i_o ever_o be_v in_o any_o one_o thing_n more_o prove_v because_o of_o the_o word_n that_o come_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o death_n towards_o the_o morning_n this_o word_n come_v to_o i_o god_n be_v not_o a_o man_n that_o he_o shall_v repent_v or_o reverse_v what_o he_o have_v speak_v as_o to_o he_o for_o who_o thou_o have_v pray_v then_o come_v to_o he_o i_o find_v he_o yet_o iii_o than_o have_v i_o another_o word_n all_o that_o day_n follow_v i_o say_v i_o be_o come_v to_o give_v he_o life_n and_o that_o more_o abundant_o therefore_o let_v thy_o mind_n hereupon_o be_v stay_v so_o i_o see_v the_o good_a hand_n of_o our_o god_n be_v near_o and_o do_v the_o whole_a cure_n and_o after_o this_o bleed_a he_o find_v a_o great_a alteration_n although_o before_o that_o his_o extremity_n be_v much_o mitigate_v but_o not_o so_o sensible_o take_v it_o away_o as_o he_o now_o in_o himself_o do_v see_v so_o that_o by_o the_o counsel_n of_o wisdom_n he_o be_v hereunto_o direct_v most_o express_o to_o who_o sight_n the_o malady_n be_v only_o conspicuons_a all_o outward_a physician_n in_o their_o sight_n will_v have_v be_v too_o short_a and_o their_o power_n too_o weak_a and_o have_v be_v befool_v and_o frustrate_v if_o any_o expectation_n have_v be_v thence_o for_o the_o word_n for_o immediate_a heal_n still_o follow_v close_o one_o upon_o another_o as_o matter_n of_o doubt_n arise_v again_o the_o word_n thus_o speak_v o_o faithless_a and_o unbelieving_a have_v i_o not_o say_v i_o will_v make_v he_o perfect_o whole_a which_o be_v the_o last_o confirmation_n that_o i_o have_v on_o his_o behalf_n as_o to_o his_o outward_a recovery_n upon_o which_o i_o full_o rest_v and_o be_v quiet_v as_o to_o he_o who_o from_o this_o time_n recruit_v his_o natural_a force_n and_o strength_n which_o be_v abate_v more_o than_o he_o himself_o be_v sensible_a of_o but_o gradual_o he_o shall_v grow_v to_o his_o former_a strength_n again_o as_o a_o monument_n of_o praise_n to_o he_o who_o have_v renew_v his_o life_n and_o be_v which_o the_o princess_n of_o this_o world_n do_v war_n against_o with_o all_o the_o poisonable_a influence_n of_o the_o low_a element_n concur_v and_o triumph_v that_o their_o mortal_a robe_n be_v wrought_v out_o in_o he_o for_o the_o dragon_n do_v see_v he_o will_v much_o more_o be_v a_o processed_a enemy_n than_o ever_o to_o all_o his_o strong_a hold_n and_o territory_n but_o wisdom_n antidore_n of_o such_o a_o high_a extract_a composition_n be_v make_v up_o that_o it_o expel_v all_o his_o poisonable_a influence_n she_o come_v in_o with_o her_o adjure_a power_n and_o unresistible_a spell_n say_v o_o death_n i_o will_v be_v thy_o death_n thus_o the_o victory_n be_v obtain_v through_o the_o life-blood_n â—…prouting_v fresh_a from_o the_o fountain_n god-â—…ead_a praise_v praise_v glory_n glory_n all_o in_o we_o all_o round_a about_o we_o go_v forth_o with_o acclamation_n and_o thanks-giving-offering_n for_o such_o a_o signal_n deliverance_n as_o we_o have_v be_v madâ—…_n witness_n of_o which_o for_o our_o future_a encouragement_n jehovah_n have_v wrought_v march_v the_o 15_o 1675_o 6._o after_o all_o this_o come_v into_o my_o solitary_a composure_n of_o spirit_n wait_v upon_o my_o templeoffice_n and_o service_n where_o i_o meet_v with_o a_o bright_a encompass_v cloud_n the_o tabernacle-witness_a rose_n and_o speak_v thus_o in_o i_o i_o have_v now_o answer_v to_o thou_o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n who_o press_v i_o hard_o to_o give_v thou_o a_o sign_n to_o effect_v somewhat_o through_o the_o operate_a force_n of_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v work_v to_o a_o deed_n and_o wonder_n behold_v and_o see_v this_o in_o the_o revive_n and_o restore_v thy_o friend_n dead_a body_n which_o be_v to_o be_v great_a and_o marvellous_a to_o each_o spiritual_a eye_n for_o know_v all_o this_o restoration_n be_v manage_v by_o my_o omnipotency_n that_o you_o may_v not_o doubt_v the_o root_n of_o this_o all_o sprout_a power_n will_v yet_o further_o work_v out_o and_o that_o youâ—…_n prince_n and_o saviour_n may_v yet_o live_v again_o that_o have_v be_v so_o long_o slay_v expecâ—…_n he_o he_o be_v at_o hand_n to_o take_v now_o foâ—…_n himself_o in_o you_o a_o kingdom_n wherein_o thâ—…_n peaceable_a reign_n shall_v be_v by_o this_o solomaâ—…_n and_o the_o holy_a temple_n must_v be_v build_v by_o wisdom_n hand_n that_o the_o most_o holâ—…_n dove_n hereupon_o may_v descend_v most_o swift_o to_o rouse_v and_o raise_v up_o the_o dead_a seed_n which_o asleep_o be_v yet_o in_o jesus_n therefore_o know_v as_o a_o type_n of_o this_o be_v this_o late_o raise_v man_n who_o through_o great_a strife_n have_v obtain_v his_o life_n now_o the_o same_o strong_a angelical_a power_n that_o here_o do_v move_v in_o thou_o on_o his_o behalf_n must_v double_v be_v upon_o you_o both_o for_o the_o draw_v down_o the_o ride_v power_n and_o triumph_v birth_n of_o this_o more_o excellent_a life_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n march_v the_o 16_o 1675_o 6._o the_o dâ—…ctor_n be_v much_o recover_v and_o the_o mountain_n and_o heavy_a talon_n of_o death_n remove_v he_o be_v very_o sweet_o spirit_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o carry_v out_o in_o prayer_n speak_v &_o sing_v a_o few_o of_o we_o meet_v together_o do_v own_o that_o day_n his_o signal_n deliverance_n the_o next_o day_n be_v monday_n in_o the_o forenoon_n wait_v together_o i_o have_v this_o word_n put_v into_o my_o mouth_n immediate_o and_o unexpected_o as_o very_o as_o you_o have_v be_v witness_n of_o my_o power_n in_o pluck_v he_o out_o of_o the_o pit_n of_o death_n and_o guard_v he_o from_o the_o violent_a executioner_n thereof_o so_o this_o shall_v be_v a_o sign_n that_o you_o shall_v ascend_v up_o into_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n even_o the_o holy_a mountain_n of_o that_o god_n who_o have_v in_o this_o hour_n of_o distress_n appear_v and_o you_o shall_v sure_o inherit_v the_o precious_a thing_n that_o your_o eye_n shall_v there_o see_v which_o have_v be_v long_o lay_v up_o in_o store_n to_o be_v give_v to_o such_o as_o can_v ascend_v with_o their_o bright_a temple-body_n which_o be_v now_o to_o be_v your_o change_n of_o raiment_n that_o you_o may_v in_o this_o holy_a place_n both_o meet_a and_o know_v i_o be_o and_o will_v be_v unto_o you_o what_o yet_o can_v be_v conceive_v or_o believe_v therefore_o to_o the_o charge_n of_o wisdom_n express_o keep_v and_o you_o shall_v see_v what_o the_o issue_n of_o be_v obediâ—…nt_v to_o the_o law_n of_o her_o mouth_n shall_v be_v who_o will_v not_o that_o you_o shall_v have_v less_o purity_n power_n and_o dignity_n than_o your_o jesus_n who_o be_v exalt_v and_o have_v the_o command_n to_o give_v and_o take_v whatever_o do_v lie_v in_o the_o father_n vast_a treasury_n know_v then_o no_o less_o freedom_n you_o shall_v have_v with_o wisdom_n in_o her_o secret_a store_n who_o nothing_o will_v or_o can_v deny_v to_o conquer_a spirit_n who_o through_o all_o throng_n do_v push_n and_o through_o all_o army_n do_v pass_v and_o will_v not_o be_v fearful_a or_o so_o
restore_v we_o perfect_o to_o our_o angelical_a state_n even_o so_o bless_a dove_n and_o bride_n break_v up_o this_o in_o we_o who_o be_v wait_v here_o upon_o this_o ocean_n shore_n for_o this_o new_a springtide_n oh_o let_v it_o open_v upon_o we_o wide_a and_o we_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a though_o it_o shall_v violate_v we_o away_o from_o all_o visible_a tie_n from_o which_o we_o do_v now_o see_v we_o must_v be_v part_v and_o separate_v for_o we_o can_v never_o see_v thou_o till_o we_o do_v withdraw_v out_o of_o gross_a corporality_n that_o so_o clothe_v we_o may_v be_v with_o jesus_n that_o celestial_a body_n who_o be_v our_o bridal_a garment_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a when_o god_n our_o king_n shall_v call_v we_o to_o view_v and_o examine_v who_o the_o prepare_a bride_n be_v for_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n marriage_n to_o which_o we_o now_o be_v summon_v may_v the_o 30_o 1676._o this_o day_n upon_o some_o occasion_n minister_v from_o the_o outward_a astrum_n of_o this_o world_n principle_n be_v stir_v up_o a_o secret_a embroil_n that_o for_o some_o space_n of_o time_n i_o be_v hold_v out_o so_o as_o i_o can_v find_v no_o entrance_n for_o my_o spirit_n among_o the_o seraphic_a choir_n where_o my_o attendance_n be_v require_v morning_n by_o morning_n to_o hear_v and_o learn_v for_o my_o further_a instruction_n in_o the_o eternal_a magia_n which_o i_o feel_v as_o a_o deep_a bundle_n of_o life-treasury_n beginning_n to_o open_v but_o such_o a_o wise_a subtle_a pure_a swift_a breath_n or_o mist_n it_o be_v that_o it_o shut_v up_o and_o do_v withdraw_v so_o soon_o as_o any_o thing_n of_o a_o mortal_a sense_n upon_o it_o do_v fly_v it_o be_v such_o a_o high_a glance_n of_o magisterium_fw-la that_o it_o will_v refine_v out_o of_o all_o gross_a fleshly_a kind_n whatever_o no_o parley_n with_o external_n matter_n this_o unknown_a power_n will_v endure_v as_o my_o dear_a inspirator_n have_v anew_o show_v unto_o i_o and_o have_v give_v i_o caution_n not_o to_o prevent_v its_o descend_v by_o mingle_v the_o will-spirit_n who_o be_v choose_v for_o its_o mare_n with_o any_o low_a inferior_a sense_n of_o thing_n which_o may_v grate_v upon_o it_o whoever_o come_v to_o be_v high_o learned_a in_o this_o philosophical_a art_n must_v be_v train_v up_o from_o their_o spiritual_a birth_n infancy_n and_o hereupon_o wait_v continual_o for_o to_o know_v for_o the_o divine_a spell_n be_v a_o mystical_a thing_n and_o of_o that_o principal_a weight_n as_o the_o whole_a mind_n will_n and_o heart_n must_v hereunto_o be_v engage_v and_o all_o be_v little_a enough_o to_o turn_v this_o cherubin_n wheel_n of_o the_o magia_n still_o about_o for_o which_o you_o must_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o a_o spiritual_a grow_v body_n labour_v hard_o till_o you_o have_v the_o mystery_n of_o this_o art_n full_o attain_v it_o be_v beyond_o all_o thing_n that_o ever_o yet_o be_v name_v therefore_o strive_v hard_a for_o it_o but_o you_o who_o be_v yet_o but_o young_a in_o this_o art_n may_v be_v ignorant_a what_o kind_n of_o stock_n you_o be_v to_o work_v upon_o know_v then_o to_o thou_o this_o mystical_a thing_n i_o will_v reveal_v that_o thou_o may_v not_o the_o nature_n hereof_o mistake_v it_o be_v a_o immaterial_a nothing_o and_o yet_o give_v be_v and_o existency_n to_o all_o thing_n move_v and_o pierce_v through_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o creation_n yet_o not_o discern_v generate_a all_o thing_n anew_o through_o a_o virtual_a life_n quicken_a breath_n this_o come_v in_o and_o go_v forth_o without_o sound_n and_o noise_n it_o be_v communicable_a only_o to_o such_o as_o have_v covenant_v and_o firm_o bind_v themselves_o to_o be_v make_v by_o it_o wise_a subtle_n pure_a spiritual_a discern_v also_o in_o all_o sublimity_n whereby_o proof_n may_v be_v give_v what_o magical_a coal_n of_o fire_n be_v kindle_v that_o you_o may_v scatter_v and_o make_v to_o fly_v as_o direct_v by_o wisdom_n eye_n of_o this_o you_o may_v know_v yet_o more_o deep_o as_o you_o from_o this_o holy_a root_n still_o weed_n out_o all_o light_n and_o scruffy_a matter_n may_v the_o 31st_o 1676._o in_o the_o night_n i_o be_v as_o on_o a_o sudden_a surprise_v with_o a_o round_a ball_n of_o light_n that_o fix_v itself_o upon_o a_o post_n or_o pillar_n which_o seem_v to_o be_v on_o each_o side_n of_o i_o and_o wherever_o i_o go_v they_o move_v with_o i_o very_o lustrious_a and_o shine_a as_o a_o star_n in_o a_o cloudy_a night_n i_o can_v go_v no_o where_o but_o they_o circle_v about_o i_o the_o light_n be_v terrible_a but_o not_o hurtful_a yet_o pleasant_a to_o the_o single_a eye_n that_o be_v open_v this_o in_o way_n of_o vision_n be_v give_v to_o espy_v and_o immediate_o after_o this_o transient_a sight_n pass_v away_o and_o that_o scripture_n open_v upon_o i_o isa._n 40._o in_o these_o word_n the_o lord_n shall_v be_v to_o thou_o a_o everlasting_a light_n which_o shall_v drown_v and_o swallow_v up_o all_o fore_n go_v day-breaks_a which_o have_v have_v their_o several_a sun-rising_n in_o thou_o by_o degree_n which_o be_v true_a and_o good_a in_o their_o day_n but_o behold_v here_o be_v yet_o a_o prophecy_n to_o be_v fulfil_v which_o shall_v be_v as_o the_o light_n of_o seven_o day_n put_v together_o what_o or_o who_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o live_v and_o walk_v in_o such_o a_o firmament_n of_o light_n where_o there_o will_v be_v no_o intervening_n of_o any_o shade_n of_o night_n know_v then_o there_o be_v such_o a_o holy_a conceive_v high-born_a be_v which_o yet_o be_v cloud_v under_o inferior_a light_n and_o subject_v to_o they_o for_o some_o season_n till_o it_o have_v accomplish_v the_o first_o work_v property_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n creation_n wherein_o day_n and_o night_n must_v by_o their_o proper_a sun_n and_o moon_n be_v govern_v and_o all_o transacted_a according_a to_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o planet_n the_o out_o birth_n be_v under_o their_o control_n in_o the_o divide_a state_n betwixt_o the_o day_n and_o the_o night_n sometime_o it_o be_v light_n and_o sometime_o dark_a one_o hour_n be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a the_o next_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a but_o to_o this_o god_n in_o the_o lamb_n who_o be_v that_o one_o everlasting_a day_n be_v now_o come_v to_o put_v a_o end_n as_o to_o the_o first_o creation-light_n in_o such_o who_o have_v cease_v from_o those_o work_n that_o have_v be_v wrought_v by_o the_o sun_n and_o moonlight_n of_o the_o fall_v gloomy_a day_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a creation_n out_o from_o which_o you_o be_v assure_v to_o come_v and_o to_o sit_v down_o under_o the_o bright-shine_a of_o this_o uneclisped_a body_n of_o the_o new_a creation-light_n hereto_o come_v once_o to_o fix_v your_o former_a sun_n and_o moon_n will_v blush_v and_o for_o very_o shame-pull_a in_o their_o head_n and_o all_o their_o twinkle_a star_n will_v forth_o with_o withdraw_v as_o you_o shall_v sure_o see_v when_o you_o will_v find_v yourselves_o in_o another_o orb_n for_o enclose_v you_o shall_v be_v with_o the_o seven_o lamp_n spirit_n before_o and_o behind_o which_o be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n new_a creation_n out_o of_o zion_n to_o hold_v parallel_n with_o the_o seven_o day_n creation_n in_o paradise_n which_o abolish_v must_v be_v and_o who_o sun_n must_v set_v at_o the_o rise_n of_o this_o sevenfold_a zion_n glory_n which_o to_o the_o lamb_n birth_n will_v anew_o open_a and_o upon_o it_o rest_n for_o which_o great_a thing_n ply_v your_o god_n and_o father_n hard_a that_o so_o you_o may_v in_o this_o bright_a cloud_n of_o glory_n be_v carry_v up_o out_o of_o sight_n from_o all_o terrestrial_a light_n by_o which_o you_o â—…ould_v by_o no_o mean_n come_v to_o behold_v eterâ—…al_a object_n but_o in_o this_o light_n of_o the_o â—…verlasting_a bride_n you_o can_v see_v into_o every_o mountain_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n as_o your_o own_o native_a country_n from_o which_o drive_v and_o scatter_v into_o this_o mix_a state_n between_o day_n and_o night_n while_o stand_v thus_o indeed_o you_o can_v never_o find_v mount_n sion_n path._n for_o paradise_n be_v to_o this_o but_o as_o a_o glimmer_a glow-worm_n not_o a_o city_n that_o have_v foundation_n be_v ever_o erect_v there_o which_o plain_o declare_v the_o most_o high_o have_v not_o his_o fix_a residence_n there_o for_o out_o of_o zion_n the_o whole_a majesty_n of_o the_o trinity_n will_v shine_v by_o which_o light_n you_o can_v only_o see_v your_o way_n for_o return_v unto_o your_o lose_a home_n ohâ—…_n the_o excessive_a joy_n which_o paradisical_a inhabitant_n will_v know_v who_o can_v the_o conquer_a gulf_n get_v through_o and_o comâ—…_n into_o this_o jasper-like_a city_n where_o sighâ—…_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n the_o bride_n and_o thâ—…_n lamb_n produce_v most_o unutterable_a
of_o the_o field_n where_o the_o pearl_n be_v find_v which_o field_n be_v call_v faith_n eternal_a ground_n july_n the_o 24_o 1676._o in_o the_o morning-watch_n this_o be_v first_o cast_v up_o upon_o the_o shore_n of_o my_o mind_n by_o way_n of_o expostulation_n with_o my_o jesus_n who_o i_o feel_v hover_v over_o i_o with_o throngâ—…ng_a power_n of_o love_n as_o a_o invitation_n for_o discourse_n after_o the_o manner_n of_o a_o spirit_n without_o the_o noise_n of_o word_n this_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d say_v be_v with_o i_o to_o offer_v in_o way_n of_o query_n how_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o after_o â—…uch_v mighty_a high_a wing_a prayer_n and_o â—…trong_a gale_n rush_v in_o through_o they_o â—…s_v i_o have_v witness_v but_o the_o night_n before_o in_o such_o ascend_a strong_a center-rapture_n and_o power_n come_v down_o that_o yet_o the_o gulf_n be_v not_o shoot_v through_o that_o be_v the_o part_a principle_n which_o still_o shut_v out_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o bride_n from_o her_o native_a home_n where_o she_o may_v have_v power_n of_o command_n to_o act_n and_o bring_v down_o what_o may_v make_v for_o renown_n to_o the_o virgin_n crown_n while_o walk_v up_o and_o down_o in_o these_o earthly_a bound_n my_o spirit_n take_v all_o boldness_n to_o know_v why_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o fruitless_a in_o its_o mediatorship_n now_o over_o what_o it_o be_v in_o forego_v time_n when_o prayer_n of_o faith_n be_v as_o a_o ready_a messenger_n to_o fetch_v in_o whatever_o be_v want_v i_o do_v lay_v hard_o upon_o the_o mighty_a one_o use_v the_o same_o argument_n as_o dalilah_n do_v with_o her_o samson_n how_o o_o my_o jesus_n can_v it_o be_v that_o thou_o do_v love_v i_o without_o thou_o show_v i_o aâ—…_n that_o be_v in_o thy_o heart_n that_o so_o i_o may_v know_v where_o thy_o great_a strength_n lie_v and_o this_o by_o come_v thereto_o as_o thy_o loyal_a bosom_n spouse_n in_o who_o thy_o heart_n may_v rest_v in_o without_o any_o suspicion_n that_o ever_o i_o will_v betray_v so_o great_a a_o trust_n if_o thou_o will_v but_o once_o reveal_v this_o secret_a thing_n unto_o i_o for_o i_o desire_v i_o seek_v i_o look_v only_o after_o this_o to_o be_v unite_v to_o the_o lock_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o may_v as_o a_o spring_a plant_n from_o thy_o godhead_n which_o will_v give_v i_o all_o power_n to_o answer_v to_o the_o present_a state_n require_v which_o be_v make_v up_o of_o nothing_o but_o sin_n and_o self_n original_a and_o ill_a consequence_n bundle_v up_o into_o innumerable_a grievance_n so_o that_o very_o i_o do_v see_v the_o whole_a visible_a fall_v part_n of_o thing_n all_o putrify_a unsound_a unstable_a weak_a low_a and_o poor_o spirit_v therefore_o out_o of_o this_o deep_a sense_n i_o can_v not_o but_o cry_v help_v oh_o help_v thou_o mighty_a prince_n and_o saviour_n nigh_o for_o who_o do_v see_v themselves_o lie_v in_o this_o golgotha_n state_n but_o be_v willing_a to_o take_v the_o wing_n of_o the_o everlasting_a morning_n and_o herefrom_o fly_v to_o the_o rock_n that_o have_v the_o cliff_n of_o munition_n to_o hide_v all_o that_o be_v weary_a of_o this_o loathe_a place_n therefore_o with_o unutterable_a sigh_n and_o request_n i_o do_v this_o our_o deplorable_a and_o defective_a state_n beseech_v my_o jesus_n to_o read_v over_o and_o to_o take_v away_o the_o reproach_n thereof_o for_o i_o argue_v with_o he_o that_o if_o thus_o indigent_a we_o shall_v still_o be_v it_o will_v sure_o reflect_v upon_o the_o lord_n our_o new_a covenant-restorer_n who_o nothing_o be_v to_o leave_v short_a or_o imperfect_a in_o those_o for_o who_o he_o become_v a_o undertaker_n to_o his_o father_n to_o bring_v they_o back_o again_o after_o all_o this_o on_o my_o part_n by_o way_n of_o spiritual_a parley_n this_o word_n come_v unto_o i_o say_v arise_v arise_v yet_o and_o wait_v why_o be_v thou_o jealous_a that_o love_n be_v want_v or_o the_o arm_n of_o my_o power_n abate_v because_o i_o do_v not_o tell_v thou_o where_o the_o hide_v of_o this_o lock_n of_o strength_n be_v i_o know_v i_o know_v thy_o sore_a long_n of_o it_o for_o to_o partake_v with_o i_o that_o it_o may_v free_v thou_o from_o the_o fall_a state_n which_o be_v in_o such_o shame_n and_o derision_n that_o thou_o can_v not_o lift_v up_o thy_o head_n with_o any_o confidence_n because_o the_o accurse_a thing_n be_v every_o where_o in_o and_o about_o this_o low_a sphere_n where_o thy_o abode_n be_v yet_o for_o to_o be_v in_o temptation_n and_o fear_n but_o faint_v not_o thy_o bridegroom_n be_v near_o who_o will_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n anoint_v with_o the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o will_v be_v joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n after_o all_o thy_o heaviness_n the_o reason_n why_o thy_o pray_v as_o to_o matter_n of_o so_o high_a a_o consequence_n have_v wrought_v so_o little_a be_v because_o faith_n have_v be_v so_o dry_a for_o want_v of_o the_o pour_v out_o from_o on_o high_a the_o golden_a stream_n out_o of_o the_o oily_a fountain_n of_o the_o one_o pure_a deity_n which_o will_v make_v all_o prayer_n mighty_a and_o operative_a when_o this_o balsamic_a oil_n do_v slow_a from_o the_o fountainhead_n july_n the_o 26_o 1676._o as_o my_o spirit_n be_v contemplate_v after_o some_o breathe_n forth_o in_o prayer_n these_o word_n come_v to_o i_o to_o love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n be_v more_o than_o all_o burnt-offering_n and_o sacrifice_n this_o be_v that_o which_o i_o prefer_v above_o all_o and_o to_o which_o i_o do_v look_v to_o in_o all_o that_o draw_v near_o to_o i_o with_o love_n unfeigned_a and_o with_o a_o whole_a heart_n transmit_v over_o to_o i_o and_o no_o part_n keep_v back_o from_o he_o that_o call_v for_o incorporation_n of_o heart_n that_o so_o there_o may_v be_v but_o one_o heart_n of_o purity_n as_o with_o thy_o jesus_n in_o his_o humanity_n this_o love_n be_v the_o box_n of_o spikenard_n open_v therefrom_o whence_o thy_o god_n smell_v the_o sweet_a savour_n from_o which_o the_o curse_n fly_v and_o will_v be_v no_o more_o find_v to_o hurt_v blast_n or_o destroy_v the_o spring_a vine_n about_o the_o wall_n of_o thy_o mind_n from_o which_o the_o wine_n of_o the_o kingdom_n will_v flow_v to_o refresh_v the_o heart_n then_o shall_v you_o find_v you_o be_v not_o far_o from_o the_o kingdom_n that_o consist_v in_o love_n joy_n and_o peace_n then_o follow_v upon_o this_o that_o scripture_n about_o the_o ark_n be_v send_v away_o by_o the_o philistine_n it_o be_v show_v i_o it_o will_v not_o abide_v with_o the_o uncircumcised_a in_o spirit_n but_o dagon_n will_v be_v smite_v and_o fall_v before_o it_o for_o in_o contrariety_n the_o wrath-vial_n open_v and_o though_o the_o philistine_n think_v they_o have_v get_v the_o blessing_n in_o regard_n they_o have_v hear_v and_o know_v what_o victory_n and_o salvation_n it_o have_v wrought_v yet_o it_o become_v a_o curse_n where_o they_o hold_v it_o in_o unrighteousness_n and_o in_o a_o unhallowed_a impure_a temple_n set_v up_o other_o god_n equal_a and_o joint_o with_o it_o which_o by_o no_o mean_n will_v be_v endure_v god_n will_v be_v all_o or_o nothing_o at_o all_o to_o such_o as_o will_v retain_v his_o ark-presence_n in_o the_o mix_a unsanctified_a mind_n there_o be_v nothing_o but_o gall_n and_o wormwood_n to_o be_v find_v instead_o of_o sweetness_n the_o ministration_n therefore_o that_o shall_v be_v afoot_a on_o earth_n must_v be_v all_o upon_o a_o new_a bottom_n which_o be_v figure_v out_o by_o that_o new_a cart_n that_o the_o ark_n be_v put_v into_o which_o represent_v a_o new_a heart_n in_o which_o the_o immaculate_a presence_n of_o the_o lamb_n will_v be_v retain_v no_o unconsecrated_a uzzah_n must_v take_v hold_v thereof_o but_o only_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o flame_v spirit_n of_o love_n that_o yoke_v be_v together_o as_o strong_a and_o able_a without_o more_o addition_n of_o help_n to_o bring_v this_o to_o its_o own_o place_n within_o the_o veil_n and_o tabernacle_n where_o its_o rest_n be_v to_o be_v for_o the_o all-seeing_a drive_a power_n be_v with_o these_o two_o cow_n upon_o who_o no_o breach_n shall_v be_v as_o formerly_z when_o the_o rash_a bethshemite_n that_o be_v not_o purify_v look_v into_o it_o july_n the_o 26_o 1676._o again_o this_o word_n come_v to_o i_o from_o the_o lord_n up_o stay_v not_o here_o the_o ark_n though_o in_o the_o house_n of_o obed-edom_n that_o be_v in_o a_o nazarite_n heart_n yea_o here_o the_o blessing_n be_v not_o ever_o to_o rest_v and_o abide_v but_o it_o must_v move_v forward_o for_o there_o be_v yet_o much_o land_n to_o be_v possess_v which_o only_o the_o eye_n within_o the_o ark_n can_v spy_v therefore_o be_v sure_a still_o to_o inquire_v at_o it_o who_o can_v tell_v
dead_a out_o of_o sight_n that_o it_o may_v dissolve_v into_o the_o new_a earth_n which_o i_o have_v prepare_v from_o whence_o you_o may_v expect_v that_o new_a creature_o body_n which_o be_v all_o available_a and_o go_v beyond_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o circumcision_n for_o renovation_n in_o the_o mind_n may_v be_v bring_v forth_o and_o yet_o this_o new_a creature_n not_o raise_v which_o be_v the_o very_a body_n appertain_v to_o the_o ghostly_a spirit_n which_o can_v only_o mount_v and_o give_v this_o new_a creature_n the_o wing_n of_o ascension_n here_o be_v a_o new_a create_a word_n which_o now_o upon_o the_o sound_a be_v what_o excellent_a new_a frame_a piecemay_n be_v expect_v hence_o from_o its_o matter_n and_o composition_n what_o think_v you_o now_o must_v this_o new_a creature_n be_v make_v of_o that_o it_o may_v transcend_v the_o old_a that_o must_v dry_v moulder_v and_o vanish_v away_o as_o it_o be_v decree_v that_o so_o room_n may_v be_v for_o the_o new_a body_n to_o take_v place_n which_o be_v to_o be_v coagulate_v from_o the_o virtual_a golden_a mould_n as_o the_o material_a matter_n of_o this_o all-spiritual_a creature_n which_o be_v appoint_v for_o mount_n sion_n communion_n oh_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v create_v for_o paradise_n out_o of_o the_o dust_n of_o that_o earth_n he_o be_v make_v a_o live_a understanding_n soul_n sparkle_v in_o the_o pure_a innocency_n from_o which_o degenerate_v he_o have_v change_v both_o the_o inward_a principle_n and_o outward_a body_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruptibility_n which_o now_o must_v be_v put_v off_o before_o the_o most_o holy_a will_v know_v you_o in_o the_o way_n of_o delightful_a conversation_n for_o which_o end_n every_o trumpet_n do_v sound_a till_o you_o be_v frame_v and_o raise_v out_o of_o holy_a ground_n make_v all_o of_o one_o entire_a piece_n a_o massy_a lump_n which_o may_v out-ballance_n that_o which_o as_o a_o shrine_n adulterate_v be_v with_o other_o false_a metal_n as_o in_o the_o first_o adam_n state_n you_o have_v see_v where_o the_o good_a and_o evil_a do_v dwell_v that_o make_v all_o the_o strife_n and_o uneasiness_n for_o which_o no_o other_o way_n be_v find_v for_o the_o put_v a_o end_n thereunto_o but_o by_o a_o total_a dissolve_v of_o the_o old_a creature_n wherein_o this_o mix_a thing_n be_v find_v here_o arise_v this_o objection_n in_o i_o ah_o my_o lord_n and_o master_n i_o grant_v and_o acquiesce_v with_o thou_o concern_v this_o new_a bodify_n for_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n to_o act_v through_o in_o pure_a new_a raise_a humanity_n but_o why_o be_v thy_o word_n still_o direct_v to_o i_o who_o find_v hereunto_o no_o sufficiency_n for_o it_o be_v the_o business_n of_o a_o god-creating_a power_n i_o do_v see_v as_o thou_o do_v take_v this_o prerogative_n unto_o thyself_o say_v rejoice_v in_o that_o which_o i_o do_v create_v answ._n true_a oh_o shunamite_n this_o glory_n thy_o father_n only_o appropriate_v unto_o himself_o and_o none_o else_o can_v assume_v it_o or_o counterfeit_v it_o for_o here_o be_v no_o paint_a form_n that_o can_v serve_v for_o to_o make_v image_n without_o life_n will_v not_o do_v hereby_o shall_v the_o face_n of_o the_o cover_v be_v discern_v that_o have_v deceive_v all_o nation_n that_o have_v still_o cry_v the_o temple-body_n when_o it_o be_v no_o other_o but_o a_o dead_a piece_n of_o formality_n which_o be_v at_o lest_o no_o way_n able_a to_o effect_v beyond_o the_o species_n of_o a_o poor_a piece_n of_o impotent_a mortality_n which_o under_o great_a disability_n do_v lie_v therefore_o the_o voice_n in_o thou_o do_v cry_n call_v and_o incite_v that_o thou_o may_v look_v within_o for_o this_o create_v may_v lo_o it_o be_v not_o so_o lose_v or_o go_v out_o of_o sight_n but_o it_o will_v be_v find_v upon_o search_n and_o seek_v be_v at_o hand_n to_o renew_v and_o change_v the_o vile_a and_o bring_v forth_o another_o body_n and_o spirit_n that_o may_v god_n virgin-bride_n inherit_v with_o all_o her_o mountain_n arabian_n spicy_a wine_n which_o be_v refine_v from_o the_o lees._n that_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o be_v pure_o extract_v from_o the_o deity_n to_o move_v in_o a_o body_n that_o be_v all_o contacted_a of_o sion_n matter_n for_o the_o new_a creation_n will_v be_v fill_v with_o such_o inhabitant_n as_o mighty_a prince_n each_o one_o in_o their_o own_o power_n move_v with_o such_o anoint_a shield_n as_o all_o earthly_a weapon_n will_v be_v too_o blunt_a and_o too_o short_a to_o annoy_v such_o spirit_n or_o new_a creature_o body_n that_o be_v compact_v of_o this_o sublime_a matter_n but_o here_o this_o jesus_n who_o spirit_n search_v the_o inward_a deep_a of_o this_o soul_n meet_v with_o somewhat_o which_o be_v still_o question_v and_o ask_v how_o can_v this_o great_a thing_n be_v see_v i_o be_o not_o come_v to_o live_v out_o of_o sensible_a mortality_n that_o be_v touch_v with_o every_o essence_n which_o appear_v from_o that_o ground_n sometime_o list_v up_o then_o again_o cast_v down_o according_a to_o the_o mutation_n of_o the_o starry_a region_n well_o i_o know_v say_v he_o it_o be_v so_o but_o be_v thou_o here_o confine_v for_o ever_o to_o stay_v have_v bound_n be_v set_v that_o beyond_o this_o thou_o be_v not_o to_o pass_v do_v thou_o think_v my_o call_n and_o invitation_n be_v only_o verbal_a or_o that_o i_o put_v you_o upon_o that_o which_o the_o omnipotency_n of_o coworking_a power_n can_v make_v good_a only_o believe_v lay_v the_o stress_n of_o all_o upon_o my_o create_a word_n which_o will_v move_v till_o the_o number_n three_o be_v witness_v for_o the_o raise_n of_o this_o temple_n which_o all_o fill_v shall_v be_v with_o their_o own_o silent_a company_n walk_v all_o in_o holy_a order_n according_a to_o the_o live_n testimony_n which_o open_v a_o new_a to_o which_o inspire_v word_n ever_o more_o watch_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v your_o safe_a guide_n and_o guard_n till_o you_o be_v come_v here_o to_o abide_v within_o this_o fix_a sphere_n august_n the_o 22d_o 1676._o in_o the_o night_n i_o be_v much_o in_o prayer_n mind_v my_o lord_n god_n of_o the_o many_o particular_a prophecy_n concering_n our_o jesus_n come_v to_o quicken_v and_o assume_v his_o own_o spiritual_a body_n in_o we_o be_v mighty_a earnest_n in_o soul-wrestling_a for_o the_o accomplishment_n thereof_o against_o which_o i_o see_v a_o great_a strife_n and_o war_n by_o spirit_n and_o power_n from_o the_o high_a fall_v angel_n above_o and_o the_o middle_a region_n and_o depth_n below_o all_o conspire_v to_o keep_v down_o the_o body_n that_o be_v sow_v in_o that_o new_a tomb_n where_o none_o but_o jesus_n the_o lord_n lie_v after_o this_o conflict_n in_o prayer_n i_o fall_v asleep_a where_o the_o dark_a magia_n follow_v i_o with_o apparition_n from_o their_o kingdom_n which_o i_o endeavour_v to_o adjure_v upon_o which_o i_o awake_v wait_v for_o the_o sweet_a emanation_n and_o teach_n from_o my_o immanuel_n who_o a_o present_a word_n of_o comfort_n minister_v to_o i_o say_v behold_v the_o dew_n from_o hermon-hill_n shall_v distil_v upon_o what_o you_o have_v sow_v you_o shall_v not_o always_o lie_v in_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o this_o dew_n be_v as_o the_o water_n of_o life_n that_o will_v make_v the_o dead_a body_n again_o to_o live_v as_o my_o dead_a body_n it_o shall_v rise_v metamorphose_v as_o the_o lily_n all_o white_a and_o fair_a to_o take_v in_o the_o golden_a sun_n and_o the_o crystalline_a pure_a air._n such_o a_o body_n will_v be_v meet_a to_o move_v from_o and_o to_o draw_v in_o that_o everlasting_a gospel-breath_n which_o will_n thing_fw-mi whatever_n it_o do_v touch_v now_o as_o to_o the_o time_n when_o this_o legacy_n will_v be_v due_a to_o you_o you_o must_v look_v into_o the_o last_o testament_n and_o will_n of_o i_o your_o testator_n who_o have_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n firm_o order_v in_o all_o thing_n where_o all_o precious_a promise_n concern_v thing_n to_o come_v run_v in_o general_a to_o those_o who_o successive_o in_o time_n shall_v come_v into_o the_o resurrection-body_n for_o to_o be_v bear_v for_o none_o else_o can_v make_v challenge_n to_o that_o great_a income_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v the_o principal_a gift_n in_o my_o will._n why_o have_v you_o let_v this_o lie_v as_o dead_a and_o make_v no_o more_o matter_n about_o its_o search_n and_o why_o see_v you_o not_o whether_o this_o revenue_n belong_v not_o to_o your_o new_a name_n which_o you_o have_v be_v baptize_v into_o i_o will_v not_o that_o you_o shall_v be_v ignorant_a of_o what_o may_v come_v to_o you_o if_o you_o live_v in_o the_o resurrection-body_n till_o it_o get_v up_o into_o its_o mature_a stature_n a_o full_a grown-body_n which_o may_v be_v of_o ability_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o so_o great_a a_o
secure_v thou_o from_o all_o beleaguering_n hide_v thou_o within_o the_o pavilion_n of_o his_o power_n to_o this_o oh_o my_o soul_n do_v thou_o enter_v and_o for_o ever_o rely_v for_o here_o be_v hide_v from_o the_o serpent_n eye_n august_n the_o 31st_o 1676._o upon_o these_o sweet_a word_n of_o counsel_n and_o emanation_n i_o spring_v out_o in_o prayer_n renew_v my_o vow_n former_o make_v pour_v forth_o the_o oil_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n upon_o jacob_n pillar_n which_o be_v the_o stand_a witness_n betwixt_o i_o and_o jehovah_n nissah_n henceforth_o resolve_v to_o adventure_v only_o with_o jacob_n staff_n in_o my_o hand_n find_v fresh_a power_n animate_v my_o faith_n so_o that_o i_o neither_o fear_v famine_n nakedness_n or_o any_o distress_n that_o can_v happen_v be_v resolve_v to_o abide_v where_o my_o lot_n be_v cast_v and_o to_o go_v through_o with_o my_o associate_n with_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o caleb_n be_v to_o proceed_v and_o to_o go_v forward_o unanimous_o with_o i_o till_o we_o may_v reach_v to_o the_o high_a call_v and_o apostolical_a power_n which_o i_o feel_v mighty_o impulse_v to_o hazard_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o reckon_v nothing_o of_o validity_n or_o worth_a make_v interest_n for_o but_o that_o which_o speak_v of_o have_v be_v yet_o reserve_v for_o we_o in_o the_o everlasting_a treasury_n whereto_o upon_o all_o account_n i_o will_v apply_v myself_o for_o thereout_o will_v be_v give_v to_o that_o eye_n which_o wait_v steady_o which_o be_v assure_v and_o confirm_v to_o i_o from_o that_o example_n of_o moses_n his_o hand_n be_v hold_v up_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o i_o if_o you_o will_v be_v prevail_a conqueror_n over_o your_o deadly_a undermine_v soul-destroying_a foe_n your_o hand_n of_o faith_n must_v at_o no_o time_n fall_v down_o but_o when_o you_o find_v they_o heavy_a call_v in_o aaron_n and_o hur_z the_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n and_o prayer_n which_o prop_n up_o and_o maintain_v the_o affiance_n still_o to_o rest_v upon_o the_o stone_n of_o strength_n and_o almightiness_n by_o which_o great_a conquest_n and_o success_n will_v come_v to_o be_v witness_v thus_o happy_a shall_v you_o be_v in_o hold_v out_o firm_o because_o the_o shield_n of_o your_o help_n shall_v tread_v down_o all_o strength_n for_o you_o september_n the_o one_a 1676._o the_o doctor_n this_o morning_n pray_v with_o i_o the_o word_n say_v while_o he_o be_v in_o prayer_n here_o be_v a_o ship_n in_o full_a sail_n direct_v to_o that_o prophetical_a blessing_n which_o be_v pronounce_v upon_o zebulun_n who_o dweâ—…ing_n shall_v be_v at_o the_o haven_n where_o all_o rich_a freight_a ship_n shall_v unload_v themselves_o september_n the_o 3d._n 1676._o this_o morning_n consider_v of_o some_o passage_n which_o be_v read_v to_o i_o of_o a_o forerunner_n who_o have_v wonderful_a thing_n by_o vision_n reveal_v unto_o he_o with_o which_o i_o be_v much_o affect_v they_o be_v so_o weighty_a much_o answer_v to_o what_o i_o do_v believe_v may_v be_v bring_v to_o pass_v according_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n who_o do_v see_v into_o the_o same_o mystery_n of_o christ_n come_v while_o i_o be_v pray_v in_o myself_o for_o to_o see_v this_o wonderful_a time_n a_o pair_n of_o balance_n be_v put_v forth_o by_o a_o hand_n as_o out_o of_o a_o cloud_n where_o appear_v a_o great_a roll_n write_v upon_o within_o and_o a_o golden_a ball_n or_o globe_n these_o in_o each_o scale_n be_v weigh_v the_o golden_a globe_n immediate_o carry_v the_o scale_n down_o and_o thus_o it_o be_v say_v vision_n be_v not_o so_o weighty_a as_o fruition_n these_o write_n be_v as_o the_o bond_n of_o obligation_n but_o the_o subsist_v thing_n be_v from_o this_o solid_a body_n which_o turn_v vision_n into_o fruition_n which_o set_v thy_o heart_n chief_o upon_o september_n the_o four_o 1676._o after_o this_o pass_v i_o consider_v how_o to_o be_v change_v into_o this_o globe_n of_o unmixed_a solid_a matter_n groan_v after_o the_o contaction_n of_o his_o heavenly_a material_a thing_n which_o in_o vision_n i_o have_v see_v then_o hear_v i_o wisdom_n word_n to_o cry_v within_o i_o say_v thy_o mind_n must_v be_v cast_v into_o a_o new_a mould_n of_o imagination_n that_o so_o thy_o thought_n may_v come_v to_o answer_v i_o that_o scripture_n be_v bring_v to_o i_o let_v the_o unrighteous_a man_n forsake_v his_o thought_n and_o turn_v to_o his_o god_n at_o this_o word_n i_o say_v oh_o my_o lord_n who_o can_v nullify_v and_o put_v a_o stop_n to_o his_o own_o thought_n which_o be_v a_o connexion_n to_o his_o life_n for_o every_o sight_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o ear_n do_v stir_v up_o and_o awaken_v these_o essence_n therefore_o there_o be_v no_o possibility_n of_o stop_v the_o current_n of_o they_o but_o they_o will_v run_v their_o course_n as_o the_o sun_n moon_n and_o star_n in_o their_o order_n will_v under_o who_o constellation_n while_o we_o be_v live_v such_o common_a thought_n wilâ—…_n arise_v which_o though_o not_o whole_o evil_a yeâ—…_n because_o they_o be_v not_o holy_a and_o perfect_o good_a they_o can_v be_v according_a to_o what_o proceed_v from_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n who_o will_v that_o our_o thought_n and_o way_n shall_v be_v like_a unto_o he_o this_o case_n i_o present_v before_o my_o god_n and_o my_o lord_n jesus_n to_o be_v answer_v september_n the_o 5_o 1676._o who_o the_o next_o day_n thus_o resolve_v i_o say_v as_o thou_o have_v desire_v that_o great_a sublime_a change_n which_o be_v the_o transmutation_n into_o the_o pure_a solid_a body_n so_o know_v thou_o that_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o this_o there_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v a_o superimaginariness_n from_o which_o fan_a be_v all_o chaffy_a cogitation_n for_o such_o be_v the_o man_n as_o the_o conception_n of_o his_o mind_n be_v now_o this_o be_v only_o on_o thy_o part_n to_o do_v whereby_o the_o circulation_n of_o profuse_a imagination_n may_v be_v stop_v when_o wise_o and_o foresee_o thou_o do_v prevent_v all_o occasion_n which_o administer_v such_o hard_a matter_n for_o such_o a_o muddy_a spring_n to_o generate_v itself_o into_o such_o multiplicity_n as_o general_o fill_v the_o whole_a house_n of_o the_o mind_n i_o jesus_n do_v therefore_o come_v to_o be_v thy_o anoint_a eye_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v discern_v the_o thought_n of_o thy_o heart_n what_o to_o embrace_v and_o what_o to_o forsake_v for_o know_v that_o a_o thought_n be_v a_o more_o considerable_a thing_n then_o hitherto_o you_o have_v understand_v for_o their_o nature_n be_v most_o subtle_a swift_a spirit_n who_o numerate_v as_o the_o sand_n upon_o the_o seashore_n so_o as_o they_o make_v a_o world_n invisible_a in_o every_o creature_n from_o whence_o first_o come_v all_o war_n insurrection_n and_o mutation_n these_o be_v first_o enkindle_v from_o the_o fire-flash_n which_o open_v from_o its_o own_o centre_n which_o divide_v itself_o part_n into_o the_o evil_a and_o part_n into_o the_o good_n for_o so_o it_o be_v now_o that_o two_o source_n be_v open_v in_o every_o creature_n his_o will_n stand_v free_a be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o necessity_n as_o adhere_v to_o the_o earthly_a the_o treasury_n of_o the_o heavenly_a be_v free_a to_o resort_v to_o but_o that_o part_n from_o whence_o the_o pure_a river_n do_v bubble_n up_o and_o spring_n multipy_v divine_a conception_n be_v a_o very_a deep_a well_o into_o which_o the_o will-spirit_n do_v launch_v sâ—…nking_v down_o into_o the_o depth_n before_o it_o can_v fetch_v up_o those_o precious_a thought_n which_o work_n from_o the_o source_n of_o all_o pure_a deity_n they_o will_v through_o a_o habitual_a course_n so_o unite_v as_o to_o rise_v up_o like_o a_o army_n of_o great_a may_v able_a to_o put_v the_o other_o to_o flight_n here_o be_v the_o great_a conquest_n to_o subdue_v every_o thought_n and_o first_o to_o bring_v down_o these_o high_a tower_n of_o the_o imaginary_a part_n demolish_v but_o these_o and_o you_o will_v do_v your_o work_n to_o purpose_n now_o that_o you_o may_v be_v wise_a to_o know_v how_o to_o stop_v this_o muddy_a source_n observe_v these_o follow_a rule_n rule_n for_o the_o government_n of_o the_o imagination_n first_o wind_z out_o of_o all_o occasion_n which_o from_o this_o world_n may_v minister_v and_o present_v fruitless_a and_o unnecessary_a object_n and_o thing_n which_o will_v kindle_v essence_n according_a to_o their_o empty_a and_o profuse_a likeness_n second_o keep_v thyself_o much_o within_o thy_o holy_a temple_n and_o holy_a place_n of_o silence_n where_o the_o trinity_n with_o their_o whole_a train_n delight_n for_o to_o descend_v with_o who_o be_v much_o conversant_a the_o sight_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o ear_n within_o this_o heavenly_a sphere_n will_v both_o beget_v nourish_v and_o maintain_v pure_a cogitation_n three_o thou_o will_v see_v feel_v and_o know_v
a_o fruitful_a womb_n always_o bring_v forth_o that_o which_o may_v grow_v up_o to_o the_o ghostly_a fountain-body_n to_o which_o give_v heed_n thou_o may_v at_o the_o mouth_n thereof_o set_v and_o draw_v up_o water_n of_o life_n i_o say_v of_o life_n abundant_o four_o oh_o then_o love_v to_o live_v within_o thy_o own_o fountain_n which_o be_v bless_v desire_v not_o to_o taste_v of_o any_o other_o which_o may_v be_v salt_n or_o sweet_a or_o of_o a_o mix_a property_n five_o wait_v upon_o the_o effusion_n of_o this_o rise_a sanctuary-river_n which_o will_v run_v till_o it_o become_v broad_a all_o over_o which_o be_v the_o right_a and_o true_a cover_n of_o the_o spirit_n under_o this_o no_o evil_a surmising_n can_v dwell_v all_o of_o that_o nature_n hereout_o will_v be_v expel_v at_o the_o open_a source_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n six_o this_o be_v the_o true_a and_o everlasting_a sign_n that_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v wear_v out_o nor_o be_v cut_v off_o but_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o sure_a nail_n fasten_v within_o for_o the_o more_o signaâ—…_n and_o last_a impression_n that_o thou_o maysâ—…_n see_v all_o shadowy_a ministration_n of_o little_a use_n and_o service_n to_o the_o substantial_a thing_n which_o will_v grow_v from_o the_o pure_a rarify_v mind_n that_o have_v get_v victory_n from_o superfluous_a thought_n from_o which_o do_v thou_o divide_v and_o then_o another_o spirit_n within_o thou_o will_v reside_v seven_o have_v consider_v thus_o the_o immutability_n and_o unchangableness_n of_o this_o substantial_a thing_n grow_v from_o the_o pure_a mind_n and_o of_o all_o the_o thought_n therefrom_o arise_v and_o also_o consider_v the_o great_a mutability_n and_o instability_n of_o whatever_o grow_v and_o proceed_v from_o the_o imagination_n it_o remain_v that_o thou_o whole_o divide_v and_o separate_v thyself_o from_o every_o vain_a superfluous_a mutable_a and_o imaginary_a thought_n look_v up_o only_o to_o receive_v such_o idea_n into_o thou_o as_o be_v solid_a necessary_a immutable_a and_o spiritual_a according_a to_o which_o thou_o be_v to_o try_v examine_v and_o prove_v whatever_o will_v enter_v into_o thy_o heart_n and_o according_o to_o acquit_v or_o reject_v they_o if_o thou_o will_v remember_v to_o keep_v a_o true_a and_o perfect_a sabbath_n unto_o thy_o lord_n rise_v in_o his_o spirit_n from_o all_o that_o be_v earthly_a elementary_a and_o imaginary_a september_n the_o 6_o 1676._o my_o friend_n be_v at_o prayer_n my_o spirit_n ardent_o join_v therewith_o this_o word_n in_o the_o heavenly_a orb_n be_v speak_v what_o shall_v be_v do_v for_o these_o diligent_a seeker_n and_o heaven-violaters_a who_o for_o the_o kingdom_n thus_o pursue_v upon_o which_o word_n pause_v and_o find_v that_o within_o myself_o to_o echo_n hereunto_o i_o wait_v to_o hear_v what_o answer_n will_v follow_v hereupon_o i_o then_o in_o my_o spirit_n see_v there_o be_v a_o demur_v or_o consultation_n thereupon_o but_o have_v not_o at_o that_o time_n any_o positive_a answer_n from_o the_o lord_n september_n the_o seven_o 1676._o in_o the_o night_n i_o awake_v upon_o some_o voice_n that_o be_v utter_v but_o can_v not_o remember_v what_o it_o speak_v and_o then_o i_o see_v a_o book_n that_o be_v open_v of_o a_o unknown_a print_n that_o i_o can_v not_o read_v it_o which_o also_o pass_v out_o of_o sight_n then_o be_v this_o word_n sound_v forth_o here_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o bride-chamber_n who_o to_o i_o do_v cry_v for_o strong_a meat_n they_o have_v wean_v themselves_o from_o the_o nutriment_n of_o the_o breast_n tell_v i_o they_o can_v digest_v spiritual_a flesh._n then_o be_v let_v down_o a_o charger_n to_o i_o with_o a_o lamb_n that_o have_v be_v slay_v and_o the_o word_n say_v take_v hereof_o and_o eat_v this_o be_v paschal_n meat_n then_o say_v i_o lord_n not_o so_o this_o be_v raw_a and_o undress_v who_o can_v feed_v hereof_o then_o this_o be_v draw_v up_o and_o behold_v one_o as_o in_o the_o figure_n and_o stature_n of_o a_o man_n but_o not_o in_o a_o fleshly_a image_n only_o the_o fashion_n of_o a_o man_n all_o bright_a as_o the_o body_n of_o heaven_n for_o clearness_n out_o of_o his_o mouth_n go_v a_o white_a mist_n or_o breath_n have_v seven_o pipe_n or_o convey_v power_n one_o of_o each_o side_n and_o another_o at_o the_o navel_n where_o somewhat_o be_v as_o the_o form_n of_o a_o belly_n but_o all_o after_o a_o very_a lustrous_a manner_n out_o of_o his_o mouth_n go_v forth_o pure_a breath_n and_o air_n than_o out_o of_o the_o pipe_n that_o be_v fix_v on_o the_o breast_n sprout_v milk_n then_o from_o the_o heart_n go_v forth_o stream_n of_o blood_n and_o upon_o one_o side_n grow_v out_o a_o branch_n bear_v olive-berry_n than_o a_o stalk_v which_o do_v bear_v some_o kind_n of_o large_a solid_a grain_n then_o on_o the_o other_o side_n from_o the_o navel-pipe_n do_v spring_v clear_a crystal-water_n after_o this_o manner_n do_v this_o spiritual_a body_n appear_v and_o say_v to_o i_o draw_v near_o for_o this_o be_v the_o great_a day_n of_o the_o feast_n where_o the_o spiritual_a body_n do_v convey_v itself_o in_o variety_n here_o be_v high_a spirit_a blood_n and_o flesh_n for_o the_o strong_a in_o spirit_n to_o digest_v whoever_o can_v on_o this_o my_o body_n feed_v of_o no_o perish_a thing_n he_o will_v have_v need_n september_n the_o 8_o 1676._o the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o former_a vision_n the_o representation_n of_o this_o former_a convey_v body_n of_o my_o lord_n jesus_n do_v not_o only_o affect_v my_o in-seeing_a eye_n but_o by_o it_o i_o find_v my_o life-spirit_n feed_v succour_v and_o strengthen_v the_o very_a suck_v down_o these_o spiritual_a sweet_n as_o compound_v all_o at_o one_o draught_n have_v their_o operative_a power_n for_o some_o hour_n after_o and_o again_o this_o morning_n they_o do_v plentiful_o give_v out_o themselves_o after_o the_o manner_n of_o a_o conduit_n that_o have_v many_o pipe_n at_o once_o spring_v yet_o all_o in_o their_o order_n and_o as_o soon_o as_o one_o stop_v another_o open_v oh_o who_o can_v of_o these_o deep_a manifestation_n judge_v but_o such_o as_o be_v overtake_v with_o these_o golden_a flood_n that_o from_o the_o glorify_a body_n do_v thus_o open_a for_o the_o nourish_a up_o of_o every_o part_n till_o we_o answer_v hereunto_o in_o a_o perfect_a lustrious_a body_n like_a to_o like_v which_o my_o spirit_n pray_v vigorous_o for_o seek_v also_o to_o have_v a_o clear_a understanding_n of_o this_o vision_n wait_v in_o great_a and_o pure_a awe_n for_o my_o immanuel_n to_o give_v i_o his_o mind_n herein_o who_o say_v to_o i_o by_o this_o be_v show_v thou_o what_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o trinity_n have_v determine_v to_o do_v for_o you_o that_o have_v out-grown_a the_o child_n food_n here_o be_v new_a and_o fresh_a sprout_a power_n which_o will_v make_v my_o imbreathed_a spirit_n grow_v into_o a_o body_n as_o a_o nazarite_n it_o be_v to_o be_v who_o must_v wait_v continual_o hereupon_o and_o must_v be_v under_o a_o restraint_n so_o as_o only_o to_o take_v in_o what_o these_o pipe_n shall_v give_v forth_o that_o so_o the_o pure_a crystalline_a thing_n may_v live_v in_o you_o which_o will_v leaven_v you_o throughout_o whereby_o the_o most_o high_a and_o wonderful_a consubstantiation_n will_v be_v effect_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n then_o i_o further_o query_v about_o the_o book_n and_o the_o lamb_n which_o be_v first_o present_v to_o feed_v upon_o it_o be_v say_v as_o to_o the_o book_n though_o open_v none_o can_v it_o read_v because_o we_o be_v not_o come_v to_o such_o a_o growth_n of_o understanding_n as_o be_v such_o as_o be_v new_o wean_v from_o the_o breast_n then_o it_o be_v open_v to_o i_o concern_v the_o lamb_n that_o it_o be_v the_o die_a dispensation_n which_o do_v go_v before_o the_o rise_n live_a body_n which_o quicken_v and_o bring_v to_o life_n again_o as_o it_o be_v write_v i_o be_o the_o lamb_n slay_v that_o be_v rise_v and_o do_v live_v to_o feed_v my_o flock_n for_o evermore_o from_o that_o body_n wherein_o be_v the_o chief_a store_n then_o it_o be_v reveal_v to_o i_o that_o the_o book_n which_o i_o see_v open_v be_v and_o still_o shall_v have_v be_v seal_v up_o have_v not_o the_o lamb_n in_o i_o over_o death_n prevail_v but_o now_o the_o seal_n be_v undo_v and_o it_o be_v give_v to_o the_o redeem_a for_o to_o look_v into_o it_o though_o not_o learn_v yet_o high_a enough_o to_o comprehend_v those_o great_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n which_o be_v reserve_v for_o the_o full_a grow_v spirit_n who_o understand_v all_o of_o the_o high_a tongue_n and_o seraphic_a canaan_n language_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v teach_v as_o we_o be_v strong_a and_o have_v aptness_n of_o ability_n to_o take_v in_o from_o this_o sevenfold_a fountain-spring_n of_o which_o
perfume_v the_o breath_n of_o all_o your_o prayer_n so_o that_o your_o god_n may_v smell_v that_o which_o may_v bring_v down_o blessing_n according_a to_o your_o will._n be_v so_o compound_v in_o every_o part_n with_o the_o spikenard_n and_o altar-fire_n as_o to_o be_v one_o continual_a ascend_a power_n and_o perfume_a pillar_n of_o sacred_a fire_n with_o which_o my_o dear_a lord_n do_v thou_o mighty_o shine_v upon_o those_o who_o appoint_v be_v hereunto_o and_o they_o more_o high_o inspire_v september_n the_o 18_o 1676._o have_v for_o some_o few_o day_n meet_v with_o some_o exercise_n of_o illness_n upon_o my_o outward_a man_n whereby_o i_o be_v make_v sensible_a how_o great_a a_o disadvantage_n that_o be_v to_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o do_v its_o office_n and_o work_n in_o as_o to_o its_o house_n and_o habitation_n where_o it_o display_v itself_o make_v the_o very_a outward_a animal_n spirit_n of_o the_o body_n intelligible_a of_o divine_a thing_n which_o when_o depress_v by_o sickness_n be_v much_o otherwise_o for_o that_o then_o the_o receptable_a comprehensive_a part_n be_v much_o shut_v up_o the_o feel_n of_o which_o make_v i_o bewail_v the_o defectiveness_n of_o this_o outward_a body_n because_o it_o be_v disproportionable_a to_o that_o high_a graduated_a thing_n which_o act_v within_o it_o upon_o which_o i_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o great_a earnestness_n to_o give_v such_o soundness_n to_o the_o terrestrial_a man_n as_o it_o may_v answer_v to_o the_o spiritual_a operator_n who_o be_v the_o move_a wheel_n after_o some_o little_a space_n of_o time_n i_o hear_v this_o word_n run_v mighty_o through_o i_o i_o be_o thy_o save_v health_n which_o shall_v arise_v and_o get_v the_o victory_n over_o thy_o present_a infirmity_n to_o which_o word_n i_o give_v credit_n and_o do_v see_v all_o the_o dark_a magic_a influence_n flâ—…_n as_o a_o dark_a vapour_n from_o i_o a_o hail_n body_n be_v of_o a_o necessary_a connexion_n to_o a_o sound_a spirit_n for_o the_o lord_n service_n whereby_o the_o heavenly_a call_v may_v be_v perfect_v against_o which_o the_o work_a power_n of_o that_o grand_a enemy_n be_v always_o at_o work_n by_o one_o wile_n or_o other_o still_o to_o prevent_v i_o run_v to_o and_o fro_o as_o a_o most_o busy_a agent_n but_o to_o my_o god_n i_o do_v fly_v who_o say_v he_o will_v spread_v over_o i_o the_o heal_a cover_v of_o his_o sovereignty_n for_o my_o security_n then_o i_o pray_v for_o the_o guardian_n power_n to_o surround_v they_o who_o with_o i_o be_v obnoxious_a to_o the_o stroke_n of_o the_o dragon_n enmity_n let_v his_o arrow_n fly_v every_o way_n upon_o the_o heaven-setter_n but_o it_o be_v say_v fear_v not_o for_o on_o they_o also_o be_v set_v a_o impregnable_a guard_n thus_o i_o be_v comfort_v over_o all_o fear_n distress_n and_o tribulation_n be_v assure_v no_o weapon_n shall_v prosper_v against_o the_o work_n which_o we_o be_v charge_v with_o for_o if_o on_o our_o part_n we_o do_v not_o flag_n the_o right_a hand_n of_o strength_n and_o power_n do_v engage_v to_o be_v with_o we_o and_o for_o we_o even_o so_o amen_o let_v it_o be_v o_o lord_n evermore_o september_n the_o 20_o 1676._o the_o expostulation_n of_o the_o spouse_n i_o be_v in_o a_o spirit_n of_o mourn_v for_o the_o personal_a absence_n of_o my_o lord_n who_o representation_n and_o touch_v have_v awaken_v and_o draw_v all_o the_o virtual_a power_n of_o my_o spirit_n after_o he_o insomuch_o as_o i_o take_v freedom_n to_o tell_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n thus_o love_v that_o sith_o he_o have_v after_o such_o a_o high_a and_o total_a manner_n engage_v my_o heart_n unto_o he_o above_o all_o other_o that_o now_o it_o be_v but_o right_a and_o equal_a he_o shall_v marry_v i_o and_o so_o in_o every_o respect_n answerable_o provide_v and_o settle_v i_o according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o that_o marriage_n state_n prefer_v also_o to_o he_o this_o argument_n that_o it_o be_v his_o own_o free_a offer_n to_o love_n first_o or_o i_o shall_v never_o have_v presume_v to_o have_v claim_v such_o favourable_a aspect_n or_o such_o kind_n of_o spiritual_a freedom_n with_o one_o so_o much_o raise_v above_o i_o but_o very_o now_o since_o my_o lord_n make_v the_o first_o proposal_n and_o thereby_o have_v gain_v my_o interior_a will_n with_o all_o its_o attend_a affection_n it_o be_v now_o but_o reasonable_a that_o i_o shall_v be_v answer_v in_o my_o foundational_a hope_n and_o expectation_n which_o be_v not_o ground_v upon_o old_a record_v general_a promise_n but_o upon_o new_a and_o particular_a word_n drop_v fresh_a from_o the_o mouth_n of_o my_o jesus_n or_o else_o those_o deep_a impression_n have_v never_o take_v hold_v of_o i_o so_o as_o to_o make_v i_o set_v light_n by_o all_o creature_n and_o thing_n believe_v i_o have_v make_v such_o a_o choice_n as_o be_v sufficient_a to_o answer_v to_o every_o require_v and_o to_o set_v i_o free_a from_o the_o servile_a bondage_n to_o these_o sort_n of_o creature_n that_o know_v nothing_o of_o the_o mystery_n of_o faith_n i_o do_v set_v home_o these_o and_o many_o more_o argument_n upon_o my_o lord_n with_o all_o ardency_n and_o i_o say_v that_o i_o do_v now_o look_v for_o performance_n and_o entreat_v further_o that_o he_o will_v consider_v that_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o fidelity_n be_v herein_o concern_v for_o i_o have_v declare_v to_o the_o world_n that_o i_o be_v he_o and_o he_o be_v i_o by_o covenant_n and_o contract_n and_o therefore_o with_o what_o shame_n shall_v i_o come_v off_o who_o have_v reject_v all_o love_n and_o lover_n for_o to_o tie_v my_o spirit_n in_o this_o espousal_n knot_n to_o this_o great_a heir_n and_o prince_n of_o glory_n unto_o which_o royalty_n i_o do_v believe_v ere_o long_o i_o shall_v be_v invest_v if_o my_o jesus_n will_v be_v true_a unto_o i_o according_a to_o the_o various_a promise_n leave_v as_o a_o earnest_a with_o i_o who_o be_v so_o right_a and_o just_a a_o person_n as_o i_o have_v no_o shadow_n of_o ground_n on_o his_o part_n to_o suspect_v neither_o will_v i_o know_o act_v any_o thing_n defective_o on_o my_o part_n or_o delay_v the_o mutual_a nuptial_a day_n which_o will_v make_v much_o for_o the_o praise_n of_o such_o a_o restore_a glory_n therefore_o i_o be_v much_o importunate_a with_o my_o jesus_n that_o he_o will_v do_v now_o and_o act_n according_a to_o the_o earnest_a expectation_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o exalt_a name_n that_o it_o may_v be_v no_o long_o deride_v or_o defame_v by_o those_o who_o will_v rejoice_v to_o see_v whole_o self-denying_a spirit_n frustrate_v of_o their_o bridal-joy_n and_o coronation-day_n and_o that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v so_o to_o act_n as_o now_o to_o let_v they_o stand_v upon_o the_o visible_a stage_n of_o dignity_n as_o they_o have_v be_v of_o reproach_n and_o defamation_n despiteful_o use_v for_o their_o bridegroom_n sake_n as_o also_o to_o bring_v off_o all_o their_o disgraceful_a calumny_n who_o have_v now_o the_o disposal_n of_o all_o princely_a majesty_n to_o put_v upon_o his_o present_a disguise_a bride_n september_n the_o 21_o 1676._o i_o have_v after_o this_o manner_n unburthen_v my_o load_v mind_n by_o way_n of_o expostulation_n harken_v what_o answer_n herefrom_o will_v proceed_v to_o a_o suspend_v lover_n i_o hear_v this_o answer_n here_o now_o follow_v the_o bridegroom_n answer_n by_o his_o spirit_n oh_o thou_o despond_v lover_n i_o perceive_v thou_o be_v still_o upon_o the_o doubtful_a and_o question_v part_n suspect_v my_o truth_n and_o loyalty_n lest_o i_o shall_v despise_v and_o slight_v thou_o in_o thy_o mean_a estate_n first_o thou_o have_v charge_v i_o to_o draw_v and_o steal_v away_o thy_o heart_n not_o only_o from_o thyself_o but_o from_o all_o other_o so_o as_o thou_o say_v thou_o be_v as_o a_o lifeless_a useless_a actless_a creature_n have_v empty_v all_o into_o i_o so_o as_o now_o nothing_o will_v suffice_v but_o the_o conjugal_a knot_n to_o be_v knit_v or_o else_o thou_o think_v thyself_o never_o sure_a of_o i_o thus_o i_o have_v bear_v thy_o love-passionate_a charge_n and_o thy_o unkind_a surmise_n because_o i_o have_v defer_v upon_o deep_a ground_n best_o know_v to_o myself_o the_o publication_n of_o my_o determinate_a marriage_n with_o thou_o but_o o_o soul_n may_v it_o not_o suffice_v thou_o that_o i_o do_v maintain_v all_o intimate_a friendship_n with_o thou_o and_o though_o i_o can_v as_o yet_o make_v a_o visible_a personal_a appearance_n for_o duration_n and_o for_o demonstration_n to_o the_o world_n yet_o in_o and_o by_o that_o faithful_a witness_n and_o true_a unction_n i_o be_o still_o present_a with_o thou_o i_o be_o no_o stranger_n to_o thy_o affair_n my_o spirit_n give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o thing_n unto_o i_o i_o have_v leave_v all_o of_o thy_o
bride_n be_v come_v down_o to_o travel_v in_o the_o greatness_n of_o strength_n to_o bring_v forth_o this_o mighty_a birth_n of_o the_o godlike_a nature_n they_o may_v expect_v and_o look_v for_o great_a thing_n to_o be_v produce_v as_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o wonderful_a birth_n which_o be_v catch_v up_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n and_o will_v not_o return_v back_o till_o he_o come_v with_o all_o full_a command_n to_o give_v the_o seven_o number-crown_n and_o fix_v it_o on_o they_o to_o who_o he_o be_v first_o to_o appear_v convey_v most_o free_o and_o clear_o his_o sovereignty_n to_o they_o but_o that_o which_o be_v the_o most_o deep_a thing_n in_o the_o vision_n be_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o woman_n which_o sit_v upon_o the_o lamb_n with_o a_o cup_n in_o her_o hand_n who_o representation_n be_v to_o show_v that_o this_o be_v the_o virgin_n of_o zion_n the_o mother_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n who_o be_v come_v to_o divest_v and_o lay_v open_a the_o harlotry_n spirit_n that_o have_v bring_v in_o the_o abomination_n of_o all_o idolatry_n and_o have_v make_v drink_v the_o several_a sect_n with_o the_o wine_n of_o a_o luciferian_a spirit_n enchant_v all_o nation_n through_o her_o magnificency_n and_o power_n have_v the_o riches_n and_o honour_n of_o this_o world_n to_o give_v as_o a_o reward_n to_o her_o worshipper_n therefore_o to_o countervail_v and_o the_o more_o high_o to_o excel_v all_o that_o this_o princely_a virgin_n the_o eternal_a wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n have_v appear_v with_o the_o lamb_n in_o the_o spirit_n be_v sovereignty_n to_o let_v thou_o know_v she_o be_v the_o only_a mother_n and_o bride_n to_o who_o be_v give_v the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n from_o whence_o be_v substantial_a durable_a riches_n power_n dignity_n and_o sovereignty_n that_o shall_v know_v no_o limit_n or_o end_n of_o glory_n and_o kingly_a dominion_n and_o thereof_o also_o will_v be_v to_o all_o eternity_n aâ—…_n increase_v therefore_o let_v it_o not_o repenâ—…_n you_o who_o have_v be_v lover_n and_o admirer_n of_o this_o illustrious_a stone_n of_o wisdom_n trust_v to_o she_o expect_v all_o from_o she_o look_v only_o to_o her_o unite_a power_n with_o thâ—…_n lamb_n who_o will_v assure_o come_v in_o you_o to_o reign_v for_o the_o anoint_v oil_n be_v iâ—…_n his_o horn_n and_o the_o melt_a liquor_n of_o gold_n in_o the_o cup_n to_o which_o you_o be_v call_v to_o take_v a_o full_a sup_n than_o you_o will_v know_v another_o manner_n of_o reward_n then_o all_o the_o enchant_v principle_n of_o the_o beast_n and_o sin-trimmed_n whore_n can_v afford_v who_o will_v be_v all_o despoil_v as_o the_o lamb_n and_o wisdom_n in_o you_o shall_v yet_o more_o evident_o appear_v to_o imprint_v the_o mark_n and_o name_n of_o the_o great_a salem_n upon_o who_o say_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o bride-love_n wait_v and_o fix_v and_o stir_v not_o therefrom_o for_o so_o she_o will_v be_v your_o spring_a garland_n october_n the_o second_o 1676._o so_o soon_o as_o i_o awake_v in_o the_o morning_n i_o be_v salute_v with_o this_o word_n turn_v not_o away_o thy_o foot_n but_o walk_v in_o that_o secret_a gallery_n where_o my_o spirit_n may_v with_o thou_o commune_v of_o the_o matter_n which_o appertain_v to_o the_o kingdom_n which_o thou_o have_v pray_v for_o to_o thy_o jesus_n hope_v it_o may_v be_v admit_v in_o thy_o despiseable_a form_n of_o mortality_n which_o may_v according_o be_v admit_v through_o the_o watchful_a observation_n of_o this_o inspire_v word_n which_o be_v give_v to_o be_v thy_o guide_n who_o give_v i_o rule_n of_o further_a instruction_n upon_o the_o occasion_n of_o what_o i_o be_v very_o earnest_a now_o in_o prayer_n about_o say_v thus_o if_o thou_o expect_v thy_o god_n shall_v do_v somewhat_o which_o be_v extraordinary_a and_o eminent_a for_o thou_o than_o thou_o must_v walk_v answerable_o with_o he_o in_o a_o singular_a way_n according_a to_o the_o oily_a light_n of_o the_o infuse_a unction_n which_o be_v come_v to_o give_v the_o true_a knowledge_n and_o insight_n into_o that_o life-habitation_n which_o be_v hide_v by_o the_o thicket_n of_o the_o mortal_a principle_n through_o which_o thou_o be_v to_o pass_v as_o swift_a as_o a_o dart_n not_o mind_v or_o stay_v in_o any_o thing_n till_o thou_o reach_v the_o mark_n which_o be_v the_o cup_n wherein_o the_o burn_a gold_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v ready_a prepare_v for_o such_o as_o can_v pass_v through_o this_o world_n and_o not_o be_v with_o it_o touch_v then_o say_v i_o oh_o my_o jesus_n thou_o require_v hard_a thing_n of_o we_o who_o have_v think_v that_o none_o for_o this_o prize_n have_v outbid_v we_o but_o now_o i_o see_v ahigh_a rate_n upon_o this_o jewel_n of_o the_o kingdom_n be_v set_v so_o as_o i_o do_v not_o marvel_n at_o the_o great_a adventure_n that_o must_v be_v make_v for_o it_o o_o who_o can_v hereto_o be_v persuade_v that_o of_o necessity_n thus_o it_o must_v be_v that_o all_o we_o have_v get_v and_o enrich_v ourselves_o with_o from_o this_o accurse_a egypt_n must_v be_v give_v for_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n that_o so_o we_o may_v come_v to_o the_o city_n of_o our_o rest_n to_o inhabit_v it_o with_o our_o kingly_a bridegroom_n moreover_o this_o word_n come_v unto_o i_o shake_v off_o all_o that_o dismal_a widowhood_n which_o present_v thou_o still_o before_o i_o in_o heaviness_n ah_o lord_n say_v i_o how_o can_v it_o be_v otherwise_o till_o the_o white_a virgin-robe_n and_o airy_a body_n be_v put_v on_o i_o by_o which_o i_o may_v press_v through_o the_o cloud_n to_o thou_o tell_v i_o then_o how_o i_o may_v put_v off_o and_o change_v that_o garment_n which_o be_v so_o muddy_a and_o heavy_a that_o i_o can_v fly_v with_o it_o as_o a_o dove_n in_o to_o the_o pavilion_n of_o divine_a secrecy_n so_o ofâ—…_n as_o i_o will_v for_o i_o can_v make_v any_o ascension_n unto_o thou_o but_o i_o find_v great_a â—…trife_n to_o lay_v aside_o this_o upper_a garment_n of_o sense_n and_o reason_n for_o i_o know_v there_o be_v no_o come_n unto_o thou_o with_o it_o it_o smell_v so_o of_o the_o common_a shore_n of_o this_o corrupt_a earth_n that_o nothing_o be_v more_o unsavoury_a who_o then_o can_v cure_v we_o of_o this_o malady_n but_o thou_o o_o lamb_n of_o god_n who_o have_v the_o all-transmuting_a power_n that_o can_v shift_v our_o garment_n in_o one_o hour_n for_o sure_a it_o be_v a_o lawful_a ambition_n to_o be_v translat_a ed_z into_o that_o state_n wherein_o it_o may_v be_v say_v here_o be_v those_o who_o be_v clothe_v with_o garment_n all_o white_a shine_v like_o the_o jasper-light_n then_o reply_v the_o spirit_n to_o i_o see_v then_o thou_o be_v only_o sad_a for_o this_o cause_n as_o not_o be_v so_o rich_o clad_v as_o may_v give_v thou_o confidence_n to_o come_v in_o and_o among_o the_o great_a tabernacle-assemble_o in_o the_o heavenly_a court_n to_o present_v thyself_o know_v that_o i_o thy_o spirit_n and_o comforter_n will_v merchandise_n for_o thou_o into_o wisdom_n rich_a mine_n where_o the_o purple_a scarlet_n and_o fine_a linen_n with_o gold_n and_o precious_a stone_n be_v for_o the_o sanctuary-cloathing_n to_o be_v find_v and_o in_o faith_n ship_n shall_v be_v transmit_v to_o thou_o which_o material_n be_v bring_v to_o thou_o thy_o hand_n with_o my_o direction_n shall_v work_v a_o sparkle_a cover_v that_o thou_o may_v appear_v in_o it_o all_o gloâ—…ous_a in_o my_o most_o high_a court_n october_n the_o 5_o 1676._o the_o love-jealous_a eye_n that_o be_v over_o we_o survey_v and_o search_v out_o the_o evil_a as_o well_o as_o the_o good_a in_o all_o the_o circumstance_n of_o thing_n appertain_v to_o we_o be_v most_o kind_a and_o friendly_a to_o foretell_v we_o all_o that_o may_v prolong_v or_o prevent_v the_o make_v good_a what_o be_v contain_v and_o shut_v up_o in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n o_o the_o sweet_a gentle_a reproof_n of_o the_o spirit_n how_o acceptable_a be_v they_o when_o they_o drive_v forward_o and_o will_v not_o let_v we_o rest_n or_o lodge_v on_o this_o side_n the_o mount_n of_o olive_n but_o call_v up_o to_o mind_n who_o it_o be_v that_o thereupon_o do_v stand_v echo_v and_o cry_v o_o my_o dove_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o thy_o demur_n do_v thou_o not_o engage_v that_o thou_o will_v fit_v out_o my_o bride_n and_o make_v her_o ready_a that_o her_o bridegroom_n may_v be_v out_o of_o all_o suspicion_n but_o her_o delay_n make_v i_o conclude_v she_o be_v loath_a to_o take_v too_o abrupt_a a_o leave_n from_o the_o moabitish_a land_n fear_v to_o displease_v they_o as_o if_o her_o eye_n be_v still_o hanker_a after_o some_o reward_n from_o this_o harlotry_n vagrant_a all_o which_o be_v include_v under_o the_o curse_n and_o therefore_o can_v to_o my_o spouse_n make_v any_o addition_n
i_o concern_v he_o he_o be_v a_o son_n of_o obedience_n therefore_o meet_v with_o thou_o to_o prosecute_v the_o spirit_n design_v in_o this_o visible_a earth_n then_o receive_v i_o only_o this_o further_a charge_n to_o keep_v the_o inward_a court_n of_o our_o mind_n all_o pure_a and_o clear_a as_o we_o love_v to_o entertain_v the_o spirit_n of_o our_o jesus_n there_o who_o soon_o do_v scent_v every_o unsavoury_a breath_n that_o do_v blow_v in_o this_o garden_n which_o shall_v be_v all_o perfume_a from_o the_o celestial_a power_n and_o planet_n that_o be_v all_o to_o be_v blow_v up_o from_o his_o own_o savour_n and_o sweet_a perfume_n so_o that_o our_o dear_a lord_n and_o spirit_n may_v thereby_o be_v refresh_v in_o we_o and_o that_o continual_o october_n the_o 8_o 1676._o some_o part_n of_o this_o night_n sweet_o pass_v in_o contemplation_n and_o prayer_n towards_o the_o morning_n i_o see_v in_o vision_n a_o bright_a round_a ball_n portray_v like_o a_o man_n face_n break_v through_o a_o cloud_n and_o immediate_o two_o star_n break_v through_o after_o it_o which_o be_v very_o bright_a and_o blaze_a the_o interpretation_n of_o which_o i_o wait_v foe_n in_o my_o spirit_n for_o no_o representation_n be_v without_o his_o signification_n unto_o i_o but_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o that_o day_n explain_v iâ—…_n to_o i_o but_o i_o do_v feel_v a_o impregnative_a virtue_n fill_v i_o from_o that_o time_n till_o the_o afternoon_n be_v then_o meet_v to_o breath_n each_o one_o from_o his_o gift_n as_o the_o dr._n be_v speak_v the_o word_n say_v in_o i_o bless_a be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o make_v its_o remove_n from_o place_n to_o place_n that_o the_o tabernacle-body_n may_v bear_v witness_n to_o this_o glory_n which_o very_o be_v feel_v and_o discern_v in_o this_o very_a juncture_n of_o time_n for_o the_o most_o holy_a do_v leave_v the_o impress_n of_o his_o glory_n upon_o we_o for_o it_o do_v run_v as_o lightning_n through_o my_o inward_a part_n thus_o our_o jesus_n make_v his_o pace_n swift_o to_o we_o to_o give_v often_o refresh_v to_o our_o heart_n hereby_o lift_v we_o up_o from_o the_o earth_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o eagle-might_a which_o press_v into_o the_o heaven_n there_o ever_o to_o live_v in_o the_o bosom_n love_v rest._n october_n the_o 9th_o 1676._o but_o still_o i_o be_v in_o great_a concern_v to_o understand_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o sunlike_a face_n and_o star_n which_o i_o see_v the_o night_n past_a so_o put_v myself_o in_o a_o holy_a awful_a posture_n for_o the_o spirit_n to_o place_v i_o united_o to_o himself_o to_o understand_v and_o know_v as_o itself_o do_v know_v the_o simple_a mind_n of_o the_o deity_n it_o be_v thus_o reveal_v to_o i_o that_o sudden_o there_o will_v break_v out_o of_o the_o dark_a becloud_v night_n of_o our_o world_n a_o open_a bright_a face_n that_o shall_v not_o speak_v to_o we_o in_o a_o deep_a unknown_a spirit_n but_o mouth_n to_o mouth_n when_o we_o shall_v be_v generate_v as_o star_n from_o this_o ghostly_a body_n of_o glory_n who_o plain_o testify_v such_o a_o remove_n will_v be_v make_v if_o we_o will_v be_v constant_a to_o the_o spirit_n our_o assign_a guide_n and_o mate_n who_o will_v arise_v in_o we_o unto_o this_o high_a degree_n and_o state_n as_o to_o swallow_v we_o up_o into_o this_o shine_a face_n so_o that_o no_o cloud_n shall_v be_v betwixt_o the_o majesty_n of_o glory_n and_o we_o for_o as_o our_o jesus_n be_v so_o this_o rise_a spirit_n of_o glory_n will_v bring_v we_o into_o the_o same_o transfigure_a body_n of_o glory_n october_n the_o 10_o 1676._o the_o ministration_n of_o elisha_n as_o i_o be_v cast_v myself_o this_o morning_n into_o my_o wont_a posture_n of_o interior_a silence_n to_o hear_v and_o see_v what_o will_v arise_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n be_v deep_a i_o be_v before_o i_o be_v aware_a surprise_v with_o a_o natural_a sleep_n but_o sudden_o awake_v with_o this_o voice_n search_v and_o see_v what_o be_v record_v for_o thou_o in_o 2_o king_n 4._o throughout_o not_o know_v as_o to_o my_o own_o remembrance_n what_o therein_o be_v contain_v till_o i_o look_v wherein_o be_v the_o declaration_n of_o what_o great_a and_o marvellous_a thing_n elisha_n wrought_v eminent_o as_o nothing_o of_o the_o new-testament-ministration_n do_v they_o exceed_v so_o when_o i_o have_v peruse_v they_o i_o ask_v and_o inquire_v by_o that_o inspire_a spirit_n who_o be_v nigh_o what_o portion_n therein_o be_v for_o i_o that_o be_v thereunto_o point_v for_o to_o look_v earnest_o seek_v a_o plain_a understanding_n herein_o which_o through_o favour_n i_o do_v obtain_v after_o some_o space_n of_o time_n october_n the_o 11_o 1676._o this_o word_n open_v in_o way_n of_o resolve_v know_v o_o soul_n thou_o have_v this_o elisha-spirit_n with_o thou_o of_o which_o great_a improvement_n may_v be_v make_v if_o thou_o can_v know_v how_o to_o draw_v he_o out_o it_o will_v be_v possible_a to_o multiply_v manifold_o therefore_o i_o thy_o jesus_n direct_v thou_o to_o view_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o spirit_n and_o to_o provoke_v thou_o to_o ask_v a_o numeration_n of_o this_o to_o lay_v out_o upon_o my_o account_n so_o far_o as_o may_v reach_v to_o the_o glorify_a state_n of_o my_o new_a exalt_a humanity_n as_o to_o the_o first_o part_n of_o elisha_n ability_n of_o spirit_n which_o take_v in_o a_o sympathize_v sense_n of_o the_o poor_a widow_n cry_n unto_o he_o this_o thou_o may_v read_v inward_o as_o thy_o own_o deplorable_a condition_n who_o have_v often_o cry_v to_o thy_o prophet_n of_o the_o oppression_n of_o this_o cruel_a creditor_n the_o prince_n and_o spirit_n who_o rule_v in_o the_o evil_a world_n that_o will_v have_v take_v thy_o two_o son_n both_o for_o bondman_n who_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o they_o relate_v to_o thy_o inward_a and_o outward_a man_n to_o embodage_n both_o and_o hold_v they_o in_o perpetual_a captivity_n as_o debtor_n through_o the_o degenerate_v principle_n to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n which_o make_v obnoxious_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o servitude_n to_o this_o wicked_a usuper_fw-la from_o which_o my_o elisha_n spirit_n be_v to_o come_v to_o set_v free_a through_o the_o additional_a blessing_n of_o increase_n out_o of_o that_o pot_n of_o oil_n that_o be_v find_v beforehand_o in_o thou_o but_o of_o no_o sufficiency_n to_o redeem_v out_o of_o the_o creditor_n thraldom_n till_o the_o spirit_n of_o multiplication_n do_v take_v knowledge_n and_o compassion_n to_o show_v what_o will_v buy_v thou_o out_o of_o all_o the_o world_n servitude_n wherein_o thou_o have_v know_v such_o perplexity_n and_o tyrannical_a thraldom_n that_o have_v constrain_v thou_o to_o look_v out_o for_o liberty_n now_o then_o hearken_v to_o my_o counsel_v word_n you_o who_o do_v agree_v as_o unite_a spirit_n to_o break_v this_o yoke_n from_o off_o your_o neck_n resolve_v no_o long_a to_o be_v under_o tribute_n repair_v to_o your_o prophet_n elisha_n and_o only_o make_v he_o privy_a to_o all_o your_o necessity_n let_v the_o prophet_n widow_n in_o this_o case_n be_v the_o pattern_n in_o thy_o eye_n and_o in_o all_o extremity_n fly_v to_o no_o other_o call_v upon_o this_o elisha-spirit_n for_o he_o be_v to_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a to_o work_v mighty_a deed_n first_o in_o the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o prepare_v for_o the_o work_n through_o the_o outward_a part_n every_o vessel_n must_v be_v cleanse_v within_o before_o the_o golden_a oil_n of_o the_o almightiness_n will_v fill_v they_o when_o this_o be_v perfect_a and_o pure_o do_v shut_v the_o door_n upon_o thou_o and_o thy_o two_o son_n and_o let_v none_o come_v in_o to_o spy_v for_o the_o foundation-matter_n for_o miracle_n to_o work_v upon_o will_v run_v from_o a_o most_o secret_a hide_a vein_n the_o method_n here_o of_o will_v be_v quite_o change_v as_o to_o what_o be_v in_o the_o day_n of_o elisha_n who_o though_o he_o act_v parallel_n with_o thy_o jesus_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o humane_a state_n of_o minority_n not_o have_v reach_v the_o coronation-glory_n can_v not_o till_o then_o set_v afoot_o this_o new_a ministration_n that_o open_v from_o the_o line_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v that_o full_a grow_v vein_n of_o life_n which_o have_v so_o long_o under_o ground_n be_v hide_v because_o of_o which_o no_o miraculous_a thing_n have_v of_o these_o last_o day_n be_v wrought_v for_o none_o have_v care_v with_o my_o spirit_n to_o plunge_v so_o deep_a and_o therefore_o it_o be_v for_o a_o while_n to_o lie_v hide_v till_o they_o have_v find_v out_o the_o right_a needle_n which_o may_v pierce_v this_o three_o vein_n that_o proceed_v from_o the_o godhead_n the_o life-blood_n of_o which_o will_v be_v the_o run_a multiply_a oil_n which_o be_v costly_a indeed_o thou_o need_v not_o crave_v
deep_a mystery_n yet_o as_o it_o both_o present_v deity_n and_o humanity_n thus_o interweave_v together_o to_o show_v how_o your_o humane_a will-spirit_n must_v be_v wrought_v into_o this_o all-deified_n spirit_n which_o to_o the_o ground-form_n of_o silk_n give_v the_o shine_n and_o glory_n in_o the_o variety_n of_o flower_n emboss_v thereupon_o according_a to_o the_o similitude_n which_o to_o thou_o be_v let_v down_o with_o the_o engrave_v of_o the_o sacred_a name_n that_o be_v that_o princely_a clothing_n upon_o which_o be_v write_v salvation_n strength_n and_o honour_n the_o unparalled_a workmanship_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o glory_n that_o now_o to_o you_o my_o elect_a one_o be_v come_v to_o call_v in_o the_o assistance_n of_o your_o will_n to_o work_v and_o join_v with_o he_o in_o all_o power_n and_o may_v till_o you_o come_v to_o be_v inlay_v into_o his_o deâ—…fied_a be_v and_o thus_o curious_o wrought_v without_o the_o least_o default_n for_o not_o one_o wry_a stitch_n must_v be_v find_v in_o this_o cover_v but_o all_o according_a to_o the_o perfect_a rule_n see_v in_o the_o pattern_n know_v i_o jesus_n have_v send_v my_o spirit_n into_o you_o to_o work_v in_o secrecy_n this_o all-covering_a tent._n it_o will_v be_v business_n enough_o to_o keep_v pace_n and_o to_o follow_v the_o hand_n of_o these_o work_a power_n that_o never_o will_v be_v idle_a call_v still_o to_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o will_n to_o comply_v and_o for_o to_o hold_v out_o with_o it_o steady_o for_o this_o be_v a_o work_n which_o must_v be_v stick_v to_o it_o will_v admit_v of_o no_o nightslumber_v the_o furnace_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v in_o a_o constant_a heat_n for_o the_o golden_a thread_n which_o enterweave_v with_o the_o silk_n be_v still_o to_o be_v draw_v out_o of_o the_o central_a fire_n oh_o now_o you_o who_o have_v pry_v after_o this_o rich_a cover_v of_o the_o spirit_n you_o see_v whereunto_o you_o must_v give_v yourselves_o that_o this_o all_o glorious_a cover_v of_o the_o spirit_n may_v rise_v and_o shine_v upon_o you_o that_o so_o you_o may_v enter_v my_o everlasting_a court_n with_o confidence_n and_o joy_n where_o your_o bridegroom_n will_v great_o rejoice_v over_o you_o when_o you_o be_v thus_o clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o bright_a body_n of_o the_o holy_a sparkle_v saphire_n into_o which_o suffer_v my_o spirit_n to_o work_v you_o that_o i_o may_v with_o freedom_n own_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v you_o as_o my_o all-lustrous_a bride_n even_o so_o oh_o holy_a one_o prosper_v thy_o work_n in_o we_o october_n the_o 21_o 1676._o in_o the_o night_n i_o have_v this_o representation_n of_o a_o vine_n upon_o a_o wall_n which_o be_v very_o fruitful_a but_o not_o come_v unto_o its_o full_a ripeness_n there_o appear_v several_a sort_n of_o fruit_n beside_o grape_n all_o spring_a from_o the_o vine-root_n which_o while_o view_n there_o come_v a_o cluster_n of_o caterpillar_n with_o black_a head_n fasten_v upon_o the_o young_a sprout_v fruit_n to_o eat_v it_o off_o in_o this_o its_o minority_n at_o which_o sight_n i_o be_v much_o concern_v how_o to_o prevent_v the_o mar_n of_o such_o choice_n fruit._n after_o i_o come_v to_o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o thing_n in_o the_o spirit_n be_v understand_v the_o word_n of_o revelation_n open_v and_o say_v this_o vision_n be_v for_o caution_n and_o warning_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v now_o incorporate_v into_o that_o vine-root_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n according_a to_o what_o the_o spirit_n have_v sow_v and_o water_v so_o as_o they_o begin_v to_o consubstantiate_v into_o fruit._n whereunto_o we_o come_v to_o this_o first_o primary_n put_v forth_o great_a danger_n do_v attend_v this_o new_a crop_n of_o the_o spirit_n though_o they_o seem_v as_o harmless_a inconsiderable_a worm_n yet_o they_o unconceivable_o destroy_v and_o eat_v and_o suck_v away_o the_o very_a juice_n of_o the_o grape_n leave_v only_o the_o empty_a husk_n for_o which_o cause_n say_v the_o spirit_n i_o have_v this_o warning_n give_v lest_o you_o shall_v not_o be_v heedful_a enough_o of_o this_o my_o painful_a husbandry_n which_o i_o have_v bring_v forth_o in_o you_o for_o these_o little_a fox_n and_o crawl_a worm_n be_v as_o pernicious_a to_o my_o new_a plant_v nursery_n as_o those_o great_a beast_n of_o prey_n therefore_o ward_n and_o watch_v keep_v all_o invasion_n of_o this_o kind_n out_o when_o ever_o they_o do_v set_v upon_o thou_o and_o will_v assault_v to_o snip_n away_o my_o first_o fruit_n then_o take_v to_o thou_o speedy_o the_o bucket_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v down_o into_o i_o who_o will_v open_v the_o heaven_n to_o bring_v down_o shower_n that_o shall_v wash_v and_o scatter_v away_o these_o devour_a caterpillar_n out_o of_o thou_o october_n the_o 21_o 1676._o it_o be_v further_o show_v i_o as_o i_o be_v in_o prayer_n upon_o this_o occasion_n how_o our_o vineyard_n may_v be_v keep_v each_o one_o from_o be_v prey_v upon_o this_o word_n be_v shoot_v in_o from_o the_o lord_n upon_o i_o keep_v thy_o eye_n upon_o this_o new_a spring_a lily_n sit_v under_o the_o shadow_n of_o it_o and_o go_v not_o out_o from_o it_o it_o be_v fruitfulness_n will_v befriend_v thou_o when_o this_o world_n with_o all_o its_o fruitfulness_n shall_v be_v as_o a_o dry_a tree_n therefore_o make_v it_o thy_o only_a shelter_n and_o stay_v for_o the_o essential_a power_n of_o the_o deity_n flow_v forth_o as_o the_o spirit_n in_o thou_o can_v draw_v it_o forth_o that_o then_o you_o may_v full_o scent_v this_o flower_n of_o lise_n and_o live_v upon_o it_o day_n by_o day_n then_o thou_o need_v not_o wander_v from_o the_o spirit_n be_v tent._n who_o have_v sufficiency_n to_o keep_v thou_o if_o thou_o can_v go_v forward_o and_o work_v with_o he_o in_o this_o magia_n call_v which_o divine_a skill_n and_o art_n have_v be_v hide_v from_o the_o whole_a creation_n and_o a_o false_a craft_n have_v steal_v away_o the_o heart_n universal_o while_o this_o have_v be_v hide_v under_o the_o seven_o seal_n and_o none_o worthy_a find_v to_o break_v open_a this_o deep_a magia_n ground_n where_o that_o weighty_a gold_n be_v that_o will_v buy_v out_o thousand_o of_o such_o drossy_a world_n in_o which_o all_o ignorant_a and_o earthly_a inhabitant_n do_v trade_n but_o to_o you_o that_o separate_v and_o be_v willing_a by_o i_o to_o be_v persuade_v to_o find_v out_o that_o old_a ancient_a vocation_n where_o neither_o curse_n sorrow_n nor_o pain_n do_v attend_v which_o be_v and_o be_v to_o be_v renew_v again_o to_o such_o as_o can_v get_v free_a from_o this_o principle_n and_o live_v in_o defâ—…nce_n to_o it_o as_o not_o fear_v nor_o care_v evermore_o to_o make_v friendship_n with_o it_o there_o be_v a_o better_a store_n upon_o the_o open_n unto_o you_o to_o who_o i_o be_o as_o a_o forerunner_n upon_o this_o account_n send_v to_o assure_v you_o there_o be_v such_o precious_a thing_n give_v by_o the_o father_n into_o my_o hand_n as_o you_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o sue_v to_o this_o world_n for_o its_o favour_n for_o the_o time_n be_v nigh_o wherein_o the_o now_o despise_a shall_v be_v describe_v what_o they_o be_v october_n the_o 25_o 1676._o through_o the_o abundant_a open_n out_o from_o the_o light_n of_o that_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n encompass_v my_o intellectual_a part_n fill_v i_o as_o a_o burn_a lamp_n within_o show_v still_o some_o one_o thing_n or_o other_o new_a upon_o which_o i_o cry_v and_o say_v ah_o my_o god_n what_o will_v all_o this_o knowledge_n and_o light_n with_o i_o amount_v unto_o for_o to_o know_v deep_a and_o secret_a thing_n be_v both_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a whether_o they_o be_v for_o present_a or_o future_a existency_n but_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v all_o my_o dowry_n though_o they_o be_v of_o great_a use_n and_o service_n yet_o here_o i_o can_v stay_v neither_o dare_v i_o take_v up_o fullness_n of_o joy_n there_o be_v something_o else_o yet_o behind_o which_o must_v fill_v this_o heavenly_a body_n of_o light_n oh_o that_o one_o weighty_a drop_n that_o i_o do_v see_v ready_a to_o fall_v off_o on_o that_o bright_a saphire_n body_n will_v be_v the_o birth-seed_n that_o extend_v not_o only_o to_o will_n but_o to_o perform_v and_o do_v what_o it_o see_v in_o the_o light_n when_o this_o shall_v drop_v the_o nature_n as_o it_o stand_v in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o fall_n with_o the_o weight_n thereof_o shall_v be_v break_v and_o dissolve_v for_o no_o patch_n of_o clay_n upon_o this_o gold_n be_v evermore_o to_o be_v see_v as_o it_o be_v declare_v to_o i_o who_o upon_o this_o expostulation_n further_o say_v and_o bring_v this_o word_n with_o a_o fresh_a application_n unto_o i_o say_v as_o the_o father_n have_v life_n in_o himself_o so_o have_v he_o give_v the_o son_n to_o have_v life_n in_o himself_o also_o which_o word_n in_o john_n
i_o suffer_v these_o wheel_n to_o turn_v in_o thou_o though_o it_o be_v painful_a rejoice_v that_o you_o be_v come_v to_o dwell_v under_o this_o cherub-covering_a where_o under_o abide_v with_o all_o wariness_n the_o eagle-bird_n may_v fly_v out_o thece_n in_o great_a may_v strength_n and_o glory_n which_o word_n i_o take_v great_a observation_n of_o for_o much_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v therefrom_o as_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v in_o by_o we_o who_o it_o concern_v this_o day_n in_o the_o evening_n at_o our_o own_o private_a meeting_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n do_v much_o appear_v with_o we_o it_o be_v give_v i_o to_o speak_v from_o the_o new_a cover_a earth_n which_o be_v once_o as_o a_o solitary_a parch_a ground_n but_o now_o it_o be_v show_v i_o that_o it_o be_v now_o become_v all_o cover_v with_o the_o utmost_a variety_n of_o spring_a flower_n all_o flourish_a which_o will_v still_o abide_v in_o we_o so_o long_o as_o the_o watercourse_n keep_v their_o due_a spring_a tide_n with_o the_o spiritual_a constellation_n open_v from_o the_o cherub-bride_n who_o dwell_v in_o that_o hot_a beam_a body_n of_o the_o sun_n that_o renew_v life_n to_o every_o grow_a plant_n that_o be_v bring_v forth_o under_o the_o cherub-tent_n oh_o here_o i_o do_v see_v in_o some_o few_o a_o fruitful_a field_n or_o soil_n and_o a_o full_a replenish_a garden_n which_o invite_v he_o who_o be_v our_o true_a seedsman_n in_o to_o view_v and_o see_v what_o may_v be_v more_o eminent_a and_o excellent_a in_o we_o to_o engage_v his_o walk_a presence_n with_o we_o in_o who_o company_n we_o do_v witness_v the_o out-breathed_n scent_n of_o what_o be_v plant_v by_o his_o own_o hand_n november_n the_o four_o 1676._o this_o day_n go_v out_o i_o suffer_v loss_n meet_v with_o some_o scatter_n which_o for_o that_o space_n stop_v the_o wheelwork_n which_o be_v sensible_a of_o i_o have_v no_o quiet_a till_o the_o holy_a watcher_n come_v down_o and_o move_v it_o forward_o again_o clear_v all_o that_o do_v clog_v and_o make_v it_o move_v heavy_o this_o word_n with_o a_o emphatical_a power_n to_o i_o come_v say_v oh_o wherewithal_o shall_v a_o young_a man_n cleanse_v his_o way_n but_o by_o take_v heed_n unto_o my_o word_n which_o be_v further_o confirm_v by_o another_o echo_a voice_n a_o little_a space_n after_o regard_v this_o as_o a_o seasonable_a warn_v so_o that_o from_o hence_o it_o be_v full_o set_v home_o upon_o i_o that_o every_o speak_a word_n from_o under_o the_o cherubin_n oracle_n from_o whence_o the_o holy_a sound_n do_v pass_v the_o light_n thereof_o be_v to_o be_v obey_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o it_o will_v be_v as_o the_o burn_a wheel_n refine_n and_o make_v pure_a for_o no_o long_o than_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n as_o the_o highway_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v cleanse_v can_v i_o say_v the_o holy_a one_o walk_v there_o for_o my_o delightful_a pace_n be_v through_o the_o green_a and_o flourish_a path_n where_o on_o either_o side_n plant_n of_o righteousness_n do_v stand_v all_o in_o their_o youthful_a stature_n november_n the_o 5_o 1676._o this_o morning_n it_o be_v say_v to_o i_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a reservatory_n where_o the_o hide_v of_o all_o the_o armoury_n power_n be_v than_o something_o of_o a_o strong_a fence_a place_n stand_v upon_o a_o hill_n be_v show_v i_o which_o be_v so_o high_a that_o it_o will_v be_v very_o difficult_a thither_o to_o ascend_v which_o cause_v great_a thoughtfulness_n in_o i_o in_o which_o interim_n of_o time_n the_o dr._n come_v in_o to_o pray_o this_o vision_n pass_v away_o and_o i_o understand_v nothing_o more_o of_o it_o that_o day_n but_o while_o the_o dr._n be_v in_o a_o very_a contrite_a frame_n so_o express_v by_o prayer_n this_o word_n concern_v he_o be_v speak_v the_o humble_a person_n i_o will_v save_v who_o cause_n i_o have_v hear_v and_o will_v plead_v which_o give_v a_o new_a seal_v witness_n to_o all_o former_a word_n that_o the_o love-eye_n look_v still_o towards_o those_o that_o be_v lowly_a of_o heart_n take_v heed_n to_o the_o inspeaking_a word_n watch_v daily_o thereunto_o november_n the_o 6_o 1676._o this_o night_n the_o wheel-motion_n be_v very_o restless_a in_o i_o to_o find_v out_o this_o armoury_n power_n of_o which_o i_o have_v a_o presentation_n great_o solicitous_a be_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n plead_v to_o find_v a_o entrance_n into_o that_o secret_a place_n where_o i_o be_v assure_v the_o hide_v gift_n of_o eternal_a power_n be_v conceal_v which_o be_v find_v that_o will_v then_o by_o a_o willing_a suffered-force_n be_v fetch_v out_o to_o effect_v the_o great_a and_o high_a intent_n of_o that_o mighty_a cyrus_n who_o will_v be_v raise_v as_o that_o principal_a shepherd_n to_o go_v before_o we_o unto_o this_o strong_a fence_a place_n who_o say_v unto_o i_o be_v still_o thy_o time_n be_v not_o yet_o fulfil_v to_o enter_v this_o tower_n of_o strength_n there_o be_v a_o eagle-bird_n under_o the_o cherub_n wing_n which_o be_v a_o hatch_n for_o which_o you_o must_v wait_v a_o while_n till_o it_o be_v all_o fletch_v and_o fledge_a that_o only_o can_v mount_v you_o up_o it_o must_v be_v this_o eagle_n eye_n that_o can_v fly_v so_o high_a to_o face_v this_o secret_a place_n upon_o which_o the_o sunbeam_n do_v lie_v so_o hot_a that_o no_o other_o can_v come_v nigh_o she_o it_o be_v but_o fruitless_a labour_n to_o climb_v up_o with_o a_o ponderous_a body_n to_o the_o top_n of_o this_o mountain_n therefore_o keep_v close_o and_o warm_a under_o the_o dove_n wing_n and_o your_o spirit_n will_v answerable_o grow_v into_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o swift_a flight_n to_o reach_v to_o this_o place_n which_o be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o shammah_n the_o everlasting_a armoury_n of_o wisdom_n and_o strength_n lie_v there_o to_o be_v draw_v out_o by_o such_o as_o can_v assume_v the_o eagle-strength_n oh_o hereunto_o watch_v with_o all_o heed_n and_o keep_v under_o the_o overshadow_a wing_n that_o you_o may_v come_v hereunto_o at_o one_o flight_n that_o you_o may_v be_v out_o of_o all_o further_a care_n and_o fear_n this_o be_v so_o strong_a a_o fort_n that_o command_v all_o world_n that_o stand_v under_o it_o they_o will_v indeed_o find_v the_o impregnable_a power_n who_o do_v attain_v the_o full_a growth_n of_o this_o swift_a wing_v may_v then_o it_o will_v be_v in_o your_o own_o power_n to_o scatter_v and_o make_v fly_v whatever_o oppose_v you_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o enmity_n all_o which_o shall_v be_v subdue_v from_o the_o armoury_n of_o this_o strong_a tower_n that_o henceforth_o to_o you_o who_o be_v diligent_a seeker_n shall_v be_v open_v look_v and_o see_v for_o the_o eagle-shell_n be_v assure_o upon_o the_o crackle_n november_n the_o seven_o 1676._o at_o this_o time_n it_o be_v much_o upon_o my_o spirit_n to_o seek_v and_o make_v after_o that_o which_o may_v evidence_n not_o only_o to_o ourselves_o but_o to_o the_o unbelieve_a world_n round_o about_o we_o that_o the_o life-acting_a power_n be_v with_o we_o for_o else_o whereby_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o make_v out_o our_o conjunction_n with_o the_o spirit_n but_o by_o stretch_v forth_o the_o full_a banner_n of_o it_o as_o the_o great_a testimonial_a witness_n of_o the_o mighty_a presence_n take_v up_o in_o we_o as_o i_o be_v deep_a upon_o this_o consideration_n this_o word_n from_o the_o lord_n come_v to_o i_o say_v what_o more_o signal_n sign_n can_v you_o desire_v to_o demonstrate_v your_o true_a spiritual_a birth_n by_o than_o this_o that_o you_o have_v not_o hear_v of_o and_o see_v the_o sign_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o heaven_n as_o distinct_a from_o you_o but_o behold_v this_o be_v give_v you_o the_o very_a same_o to_o be_v which_o in_o its_o time_n will_v show_v itself_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o and_o through_o the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a till_o which_o time_n you_o must_v suffer_v under_o a_o veil_n in_o conformity_n like_a to_o your_o jesus_n who_o be_v of_o no_o reputation_n in_o the_o world_n as_o give_v he_o no_o credit_n nor_o honour_n till_o by_o death_n they_o see_v the_o veil_n rend_v and_o the_o earth_n shake_v then_o they_o begin_v to_o be_v convince_v that_o this_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o god-man_n even_o so_o on_o thou_o must_v proceed_v to_o give_v witness_n by_o thy_o death_n mystical_o as_o he_o do_v natural_o give_v proof_n thereof_o by_o rock_n rend_v and_o earth-trembling_n which_o will_v be_v at_o the_o yield_n up_o of_o the_o ghost_n this_o happy_o somewhat_o have_v be_v reach_v to_o but_o yet_o there_o must_v be_v a_o open_a show_n thereof_o crucifixion_n be_v a_o linger_a death_n let_v the_o blood_n and_o water_n so_o free_o outrun_v from_o thou_o that_o may_v bear_v record_n to_o all_o that_o thy_o
to_o declare_v and_o speak_v as_o indeed_o from_o a_o cleave_a tongue_n that_o may_v thing_fw-mi where_o ever_o it_o seaâ—…ters_v such_o high_a enkindleâ—…_n breath_n abroad_o ah_o word_n of_o such_o aâ—…_n ouâ—…flowing_a power_n will_v carry_v force_n to_o purpose_n upon_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o prepareâ—…_n hearer_n to_o who_o this_o last_o trumpet_n by_o the_o dove_n shall_v sound_v bless_a be_v that_o ark_n where_o fresh_a she_o will_v out_o fly_v to_o pronouncâ—…_n salvation_n peace_n and_o goodwill_n froâ—…_n on_o high_a fear_v not_o but_o believe_v such_o aâ—…_n ministration_n may_v be_v nigh_o to_o those_o who_o in_o this_o new_a frame_v ark_n do_v most_o close_o and_o obscure_o lie_v till_o the_o birth-door_n shall_v come_v for_o to_o be_v open_v by_o the_o strong_a angel_n know_v upon_o every_o door_n here_o iâ—…_n a_o several_a seal_n to_o the_o number_n of_o seven_o to_o which_o belong_v the_o seven_o spirit_n up_o upon_o every_o open_v thereto_o watch_n anâ—…_n stand_v still_o till_o time_n number_n be_v finish_v for_o the_o go_v forth_o upon_o the_o broaâ—…_n water-floats_a the_o glorious_a lord_n thaâ—…_n have_v be_v hide_v under_o this_o ark_n be_v now_o for_o to_o appear_v and_o unfold_v what_o the_o seveâ—…_n thunder_v have_v foretell_v of_o age_n pass_v for_o which_o say_v the_o alpha_n and_o omega_n do_v hereunto_o call_v you_o who_o heart_n be_v right_a and_o perfect_a to_o i_o not_o only_o these_o â—…hings_n to_o know_v and_o see_v but_o eminent_a inâ—…truments_n to_o be_v for_o i_o by_o the_o bring_n â—…orth_o a_o new_a and_o more_o excel_a geneâ—…ation_n than_o yet_o have_v be_v exist_v november_n the_o 23d_o 1676._o in_o the_o night_n season_n i_o see_v myself_o as_o â—…f_o i_o have_v be_v transmute_v into_o a_o bird_n of_o great_a largeness_n like_v to_o a_o hawk_n and_o find_v all_o my_o sensible_a faculty_n and_o understanding_n in_o that_o appearance_n slutter_v in_o a_o airy_a region_n and_o this_o commission_n word_n i_o have_v go_v forth_o and_o take_v a_o prey_n which_o attempt_v i_o find_v a_o whole_a flight_n of_o bird_n in_o some_o way_n of_o resistance_n i_o be_v alone_o they_o think_v they_o shall_v have_v encompass_v i_o about_o and_o so_o out-mastered_n i_o then_o i_o call_v for_o my_o bird-mate_n who_o be_v immediate_o as_o in_o a_o large_a fly_a body_n with_o i_o and_o so_o we_o joint_o command_v the_o whole_a flight_n of_o the_o lesser_a bird_n in_o that_o region_n and_o then_o they_o voluntary_o come_v to_o shelter_v under_o our_o wing_n and_o methinks_v it_o be_v a_o mighty_a change_n which_o i_o do_v not_o know_v how_o i_o come_v into_o but_o all_o care_n fear_v and_o sorrow_n be_v flee_v away_o i_o do_v feel_v during_o this_o time_n no_o low_a matter_n of_o a_o earthly_a sense_n at_o all_o to_o touch_v i_o i_o do_v during_o this_o time_n feel_v also_o another_o sort_n of_o bird_n like_o bat_n do_v we_o pursue_v which_o can_v not_o hold_v out_o their_o flight_n because_o of_o the_o excessiveness_n of_o this_o light_n reigon_n but_o down_o again_o do_v fall_v and_o again_o will_v strive_v to_o rise_v blind_o to_o trouble_v and_o hit_v against_o those_o who_o be_v wing_v for_o to_o obtain_v the_o prize_n december_n the_o four_o 1676._o look_v back_o to_o november_n 23._o 1676._o and_o there_o be_v the_o vision_n and_o here_o be_v the_o interpretation_n of_o it_o there_o be_v much_o from_o this_o vision_n manifest_v to_o i_o first_o be_v that_o this_o show_v there_o must_v be_v a_o pass_v out_o of_o a_o gross_a ponderous_a heavy_a lade_v dark_a image_n and_o body_n for_o in_o the_o pure_a airy_a region_n only_a aetheral_n spirit_n in_o winge_a body_n of_o power_n can_v live_v and_o swift_o move_v such_o a_o translation_n it_o become_v we_o to_o wait_v and_o look_v after_o that_o it_o may_v be_v real_o accomplish_v as_o the_o figure_n do_v call_v up_o to_o for_o it_o be_v say_v this_o must_v be_v till_o we_o come_v this_o change_n to_o see_v all_o to_o be_v in_o the_o very_a body_n by_o virtue_n of_o that_o crystalline_a stone_n that_o form_v must_v be_v within_o who_o to_o its_o own_o clarity_n must_v sublime_a we_o throughout_o before_o we_o can_v go_v forth_o like_o eagle_n to_o mount_v and_o to_o take_v our_o prey_n as_o to_o the_o resistency_n which_o i_o see_v it_o be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v that_o at_o the_o first_o go_v forth_o though_o thus_o impower_v and_o spirit_v yet_o it_o will_v not_o be_v understand_v by_o the_o very_a elect_n who_o be_v to_o be_v gather_v to_o that_o region_n for_o something_o of_o reluctancy_n there_o will_v be_v till_o further_o confirm_v by_o another_o witness_n that_o also_o shall_v wing_v up_o in_o spirit_n and_o power_n and_o shall_v marvellous_o draw_v and_o gather_v in_o the_o scatter_a who_o to_o wisdom_n ministry_n do_v belong_v which_o must_v prepare_v for_o the_o state_n of_o mount_n paran_n and_o so_o for_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n then_o query_v i_o further_o about_o the_o last_o flight_n who_o be_v so_o few_o in_o number_n yet_o very_o troublesome_a blind_o lift_v up_o themselves_o against_o we_o it_o be_v show_v i_o that_o there_o be_v dark_a sensitive_a spirit_n who_o centre_n be_v in_o the_o dark_a holes_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o have_v some_o particular_a knowledge_n and_o relation_n to_o we_o while_o we_o appear_v to_o walk_v with_o they_o after_o their_o similitude_n but_o be_v herefrom_o change_v and_o something_o be_v form_v in_o we_o that_o have_v give_v we_o a_o winge_a raise_v and_o so_o make_v the_o separation_n and_o alienation_n they_o will_v pursue_v to_o bring_v we_o down_o that_o they_o may_v know_v we_o in_o their_o own_o likeness_n for_o in_o this_o transformation_n they_o can_v without_o they_o can_v come_v to_o be_v as_o we_o be_v which_o be_v impossible_a till_o the_o holy_a lump_n in_o they_o be_v make_v and_o they_o be_v separate_v for_o this_o state_n from_o all_o low_a thing_n to_o live_v whereunto_o we_o be_v call_v and_o appoint_v to_o live_v in_o the_o ghostly_a body_n where_o we_o shall_v meet_v the_o lord_n our_o bridegroom_n in_o the_o airy_a region_n this_o word_n much_o follow_v i_o the_o birth_n in_o you_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o it_o do_v not_o yet_o appear_v what_o it_o shall_v be_v when_o as_o it_o shall_v work_v quite_o through_o expect_v great_a alteration_n even_o unto_o transfiguration_n at_o which_o i_o rebound_a with_o this_o answer_n ah_o lord_n how_o thick_o down_o do_v flow_v thy_o prophecy_n but_o what_o make_v the_o work_a wheel_n so_o slack_a to_o effect_v this_o mighty_a thing_n then_o say_v the_o spirit_n in_o i_o thou_o be_v in_o haste_n before_o the_o earthly_a mould_n be_v lay_v waste_n not_o consider_v that_o you_o be_v but_o come_v unto_o the_o restore_a ministry_n that_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o dove_n out_o to_o fly_v that_o carry_v all_o wonder_n in_o its_o sevenfold_a eye_n which_o be_v your_o lamp_n within_o that_o get_v formation_n by_o degree_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v stir_v before_o it_o come_v to_o its_o full_a age_n all_o that_o you_o be_v to_o do_v be_v to_o drink_v in_o what_o be_v bring_v to_o hand_n by_o its_o virgin_n mother_n for_o daily_a succour_n as_o the_o word_n of_o counsel_n caution_n and_o direction_n which_o be_v at_o present_a all_o which_o you_o be_v to_o expend_v upon_o for_o stay_v and_o strength_n till_o its_o birthday_n shall_v in_o and_o through_o you_o break_v december_n the_o 5_o 1676._o in_o the_o night_n in_o my_o sleep_n the_o accuser_n and_o watchful_a enemy_n assault_v i_o hard_o upbraid_v i_o with_o false_a and_o deceivable_a hope_n that_o i_o have_v in_o this_o ghostly_a birth_n demand_v why_o we_o shall_v more_o than_o other_o in_o the_o world_n seek_v for_o it_o that_o be_v leave_v in_o the_o same_o common_a faith_n with_o other_o ever_o since_o the_o holy_a ghost_n withdraw_v which_o be_v not_o again_o to_o be_v bear_v through_o any_o one_o in_o flesh_n according_a as_o we_o look_v for_o then_o this_o word_n be_v present_a with_o i_o to_o repel_v oh_o get_v thou_o behind_o i_o thou_o spirit_n of_o pâ—…dition_n that_o go_v about_o to_o pervert_v truth_n and_o will_v make_v void_a the_o love_n election_n of_o god_n know_v well_o thou_o stand_v not_o in_o his_o counsel_n any_o more_o but_o be_v afraid_a nay_o it_o be_v thy_o terror_n to_o see_v faith_n rise_v so_o high_a in_o any_o one_o as_o thereby_o to_o conceive_v such_o a_o mighty_a birth_n as_o this_o that_o will_v so_o rise_v as_o to_o overturn_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o reign_n that_o have_v be_v so_o long_o in_o the_o earth_n for_o hereby_o cast_v out_o thou_o will_v be_v therefore_o we_o will_v not_o doubt_v nor_o throw_v away_o our_o confidence_n because_o the_o birth_n we_o
time_n after_o i_o have_v pray_v i_o be_v encompass_v with_o white_a wave_a cloud_n for_o a_o good_a space_n together_o with_o this_o word_n so_o shall_v you_o your_o lord_n in_o the_o airy_a body_n meet_v therefore_o we_o must_v be_v all_o pure_a and_o clarify_a and_o constitute_v in_o and_o through_o the_o essential_a birth_n of_o life_n for_o the_o fruition_n and_o sight_n of_o the_o flame_v body_n of_o light_n december_n the_o 11_o 1676._o this_o day_n this_o word_n come_v to_o i_o i_o thy_o original_a sower_n be_o come_v into_o my_o garden_n to_o see_v what_o want_v be_v to_o make_v up_o the_o full_a beauty_n and_o glory_n of_o my_o husbandry_n in_o your_o most_o refine_a and_o separate_a mould_n i_o see_v you_o be_v careful_a to_o keep_v it_o for_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o seed_n as_o not_o be_v satisfy_v with_o what_o be_v sow_v and_o spring_v up_o though_o there_o be_v many_o young_a and_o fruitful_a plant_n all_o plant_n of_o righteousness_n yet_o here_o be_v one_o principal_a tree_n that_o be_v want_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o to_o grow_v for_o the_o better_a feed_n and_o establish_v of_o these_o all_o which_o be_v worthy_a of_o acceptation_n to_o i_o your_o spiritual_a sower_n i_o be_o come_v now_o to_o that_o plantation_n which_o i_o can_v call_v my_o own_o where_o the_o virgin_n lily_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o blush_a rose_n of_o love_n and_o marigold_n of_o hope_n and_o that_o sweet-scented_n violet_n of_o meekness_n and_o the_o cordial_a gillyflower_n of_o patience_n and_o the_o honeysuckle_n of_o abnegation_n to_o all_o whatever_o proceed_v from_o this_o curse_a earth_n all_o these_o be_v pleasant_a in_o my_o eye_n you_o be_v find_v faithful_a anâ—…_n vigilant_a in_o these_o behold_v one_o reserve_n i_o have_v yet_o more_o for_o you_o who_o be_v belove_v as_o the_o most_o principal_a and_o weighty_a seed_n which_o be_v from_o the_o olive-tree_n a_o berry_n hereof_o i_o bring_v to_o let_v fall_n into_o your_o select_a ground_n this_o be_v that_o from_o which_o you_o may_v expect_v a_o olive-tree_n to_o spring_n that_o will_v feed_v all_o the_o rest_n from_o its_o oily_a property_n which_o will_v flow_v not_o by_o constraint_n but_o voluntary_o and_o will_v all_o these_o plant_n re-establish_a and_o refresh_v as_o shall_v be_v feel_v in_o you_o as_o witness-bearer_n hereunto_o this_o be_v that_o olive-tree_n which_o empty_v itself_o forth_o upon_o these_o several_a plant_n be_v high_o graduate_v and_o enrich_v contain_v in_o it_o the_o all_o fluent_a dispersive_a life_n that_o ascend_v upward_o and_o again_o flow_v downward_o with_o oily_a dew_n which_o as_o a_o mist_n water_n the_o whole_a inward_a ground_n for_o a_o daily_a flowery_a spring_n that_o i_o your_o lord_n may_v walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o fresh_a scent_v â—…lowers_n for_o as_o much_o as_o they_o be_v weak_a in_o themselves_o and_o apt_a to_o withdraw_v and_o die_v therefore_o i_o have_v sow_v this_o pure_a olive-seed_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o which_o will_v arise_v to_o fulfil_v and_o perfect_v what_o the_o several_a seed_n birth_n have_v leave_v behind_o and_o short_a of_o bring_v this_o to_o effect_v for_o this_o life-tree_n act_v all_o free_a because_o it_o have_v in_o itself_o all-sufficiency_n not_o by_o a_o force_v may_v or_o constraint_n in_o contest_v with_o a_o contrary_a birth_n of_o life_n no_o in_o this_o olive-tree_n there_o be_v no_o such_o divide_v property_n it_o be_v from_o the_o one_o pure_a and_o perfect_a essence_n of_o the_o deity_n which_o never_o cease_v till_o it_o have_v wrought_v out_o all_o contrariety_n whereto_o it_o come_v to_o be_v a_o fix_a root_n now_o then_o try_v yourselves_o hereby_o for_o thus_o it_o will_v work_v to_o give_v proof_n that_o this_o seed_n be_v of_o the_o right_a olive-kind_n it_o be_v indeed_o come_v in_o you_o withal_o great_a love_n to_o restore_v therefore_o as_o the_o thirsty_a ground_n open_v wide_a for_o this_o pure_a oil-olive_n to_o drink_v in_o that_o so_o all_o sin_n may_v be_v cleanse_v out_o of_o your_o ground_n for_o this_o original_a righteousness_n to_o take_v place_n lay_v the_o old_a foundation_n waste_v whereout_o the_o false_a birth_n seed_n so_o plentiful_o do_v spring_v to_o which_o a_o stop_n must_v be_v very_o be_v put_v for_o though_o every_o fruit_n of_o my_o garden-plantation_n in_o you_o have_v have_v its_o opposite_a suffer_v to_o spring_v up_o by_o it_o yet_o it_o must_v be_v so_o no_o more_o after_o this_o anoint_v have_v throughout_o search_v and_o drench_v every_o part_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o new_a formation_n store_n december_n the_o 12_o 1676._o be_v still_o follow_v with_o fresh_a manuduction_n to_o wait_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o what_o be_v yet_o but_o in_o we_o as_o the_o spring_n i_o be_v open_v in_o my_o spirit_n to_o be_v very_o solicitous_a that_o we_o may_v be_v of_o that_o account_n with_o our_o lord_n jesus_n as_o for_o to_o go_v through_o this_o birth_n in_o all_o its_o gradual_a perfection_n till_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v absolute_o have_v a_o throne_n in_o we_o upon_o which_o earnestness_n this_o word_n come_v to_o i_o where_o two_o be_v agree_v to_o prosecute_v what_o have_v be_v predict_v with_o the_o particular_a love-design_n it_o shall_v certain_o be_v fulfil_v in_o its_o day_n and_o in_o god_n most_o glorify_v season_n therefore_o unite_v and_o strengthen_v each_o other_o from_o the_o oily_a may_v which_o shall_v upon_o you_o still_o increase_v till_o that_o great_a blessing_n you_o seek_v out_o of_o each_o one_o successive_o have_v its_o proceed_n volatile_a according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o spirit_n who_o out_o will_v fly_v no_o curb_n or_o restraint_n upon_o this_o birth_n power_n shall_v lie_v when_o find_v all_o of_o one_o sacred_a matter_n and_o mould_n for_o the_o holy_a breath-spirit_n to_o move_v and_o raise_v up_o to_o its_o own_o aâ—…ry_a sphere_n all_o in_o a_o body_n of_o light_n and_o spirit_n pure_a and_o clear_a this_o may_v only_o be_v call_v the_o true_a redeem_a state_n that_o deliver_v out_o of_o all_o fear_n and_o sin-obnoxious_a care_n into_o the_o high_a liberty_n where_o all_o free_a access_n into_o mansion_n of_o glory_n may_v by_o the_o take_a wing_n from_o this_o everlasting_a birth_n spring_n and_o so_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n this_o only_o be_v possible_a to_o such_o who_o the_o anoint_a shield_n of_o faith_n do_v bear_v that_o will_v not_o be_v daunt_v nor_o quiet_v but_o ride_v on_o upon_o the_o mount_a horse_n of_o this_o spirit_n of_o faith_n till_o you_o may_v cry_v over_o all_o victory_n for_o of_o all_o that_o have_v be_v say_v of_o this_o birth_n very_o this_o faith_n be_v the_o sum_n &_o out_o go_v power_n that_o will_v make_v the_o passage_n and_o reach_v god_n omnipotency_n december_n the_o 13_o 1676._o in_o the_o night_n i_o have_v a_o bright_a shine_n all_o about_o my_o bed_n which_o be_v signify_v to_o i_o that_o as_o without_o so_o it_o shall_v be_v all_o light_n from_o the_o seven_o oily_a lamp_n that_o shall_v be_v as_o a_o cover_a flame_n to_o clothe_v the_o virgin_n woman_n who_o shall_v be_v impregnate_v with_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a seed_n of_o god_n then_o query_v i_o who_o this_o woman_n shall_v be_v it_o be_v say_v the_o name_n be_v know_v and_o write_v in_o one_o that_o be_v to_o be_v of_o a_o perfect_a heart_n meet_v for_o high_a and_o heavenly_a converse_n and_o so_o thereby_o contract_v a_o sunshine_n body_n of_o light_n crystalline_a and_o clear_a to_o wing_v unto_o the_o heavenly_a sphere_n which_o be_v the_o habitation_n for_o spirit_n of_o light_n this_o woman_n that_o be_v certify_v of_o by_o john_n in_o the_o revelation_n have_v not_o have_v its_o fulfil_a prophecy_n to_o this_o day_n therefore_o yet_o to_o come_v as_o it_o be_v in_o spirit_n say_v to_o i_o and_o that_o the_o pure_a and_o perfect_a in_o heart_n may_v come_v this_o woman_n to_o be_v as_o the_o wonder_n of_o all_o wonder_n which_o have_v be_v since_o time_n creation_n the_o birth_n of_o jesus_n be_v great_a and_o marvellous_a but_o this_o shall_v far_o excel_v it_o because_o it_o will_v be_v of_o such_o high_a extract_a quality_n as_o no_o terrestrial_a can_v or_o shall_v see_v its_o god-like-form_n but_o as_o its_o go_v forth_o may_v be_v feel_v and_o understand_v by_o effect_n to_o be_v indeed_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o i_o further_o start_v this_o question_n to_o my_o lord_n and_o spiritual_a informer_n whether_o this_o birth_n shall_v distinct_o be_v manifest_v from_o this_o sunlike_a creature_n that_o be_v say_v to_o travail_v with_o it_o to_o bring_v it_o forth_o for_o this_o objection_n arise_v in_o i_o that_o the_o virgin_n that_o bring_v forth_o jesus_n in_o a_o fleshly_a figure_n she_o remain_v still_o the_o
of_o faith_n now_o then_o do_v you_o receive_v from_o my_o hand_n this_o crystalline_a cup_n wherein_o be_v the_o water_n of_o life_n from_o the_o fountain_n rock_n i_o do_v also_o place_v the_o golden_a pot_n of_o manna_n by_o you_o that_o so_o you_o may_v have_v no_o need_n to_o wander_v out_o but_o hereof_o free_o take_v it_o will_v feed_v up_o unto_o the_o full_a grow_v body_n of_o the_o ghostly_a state_n now_o then_o be_v wise_a and_o give_v no_o ear_n to_o the_o crooked_a serpent_n who_o still_o will_v be_v cast_v in_o his_o flood_n of_o jealousy_n and_o fear_n say_v what_o make_v you_o here_o in_o such_o a_o desert_a place_n shut_v out_o from_o all_o the_o pleasant_a thing_n which_o be_v lawful_a to_o be_v enjoy_v with_o and_o among_o your_o fellow_n brethren_n but_o these_o his_o sugar_v bait_n meddle_v you_o not_o withâ—…l_o who_o hereby_o will_v subtile_o supplant_v you_o of_o that_o good_a thing_n which_o yet_o not_o be_v see_v carry_v with_o he_o and_o his_o worldly_a adherent_n such_o little_a esteem_n but_o be_v assure_v there_o be_v that_o high_a extract_a matter_n sow_v within_o you_o from_o which_o will_v rise_v the_o star_n of_o the_o wise_a that_o shall_v win_v length_n of_o day_n durable_a riches_n and_o honour_n by_o strength_n and_o dominion_n and_o shall_v bring_v in_o another_o kingdom_n therefore_o hold_v out_o your_o wilderness-temptation_n and_o let_v none_o outbid_v you_o or_o take_v away_o the_o crown_n from_o you_o my_o word_n forget_v not_o the_o spirit_n do_v speak_v they_o december_n the_o 18_o 1676._o upon_o this_o call_n into_o the_o wilderness_n it_o be_v show_v that_o temptation_n will_v meet_v we_o though_o high_a manifestation_n of_o love_n and_o care_n will_v be_v here_o also_o express_v for_o we_o be_v appoint_v to_o give_v eminent_a proof_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o forerunner_n of_o the_o seal_v ministry_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o still_o follow_v believe_v but_o we_o must_v expect_v many_o a_o assault_n as_o sometime_o upon_o one_o and_o the_o other_o who_o be_v enter_v into_o this_o abstract_a dedicate_a state_n therefore_o much_o more_o the_o vigilant_a enemy_n do_v make_v his_o onset_n upon_o we_o as_o we_o daily_o do_v experience_n as_o have_v late_o some_o occasion_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o pulse_n of_o faith_n beat_v low_a in_o my_o spiritual_a associate_n whereby_o i_o be_v mutual_o touch_v and_o thereupon_o move_v to_o invocate_v that_o our_o faith_n may_v joint_o be_v keep_v up_o or_o else_o the_o birth_n can_v not_o be_v perfect_v as_o be_v show_v to_o i_o which_o make_v i_o wrestle_v mighty_o upon_o which_o this_o word_n be_v give_v to_o i_o for_o he_o that_o sometime_o a_o elias_n may_v despond_v and_o make_v request_n that_o his_o life_n may_v be_v take_v away_o say_v as_o elias_n also_o this_o evil_n be_v from_o the_o lord_n what_o shall_v i_o wait_v any_o long_o in_o expectation_n what_o be_o i_o better_a than_o my_o father_n all_o which_o over-casting_a cloud_n will_v happen_v sometime_o upon_o you_o what_o faith_n can_v act_v high_o than_o elias_n yet_o now_o in_o a_o faint_a fit_a what_o low_o thus_o it_o be_v set_v before_o i_o concern_v the_o dr._n my_o friend_n heaviness_n and_o sadness_n which_o sometime_o seize_v he_o further_o it_o be_v give_v to_o i_o for_o his_o encouragement_n that_o a_o elias_n shall_v yet_o be_v bear_v through_o all_o hard_a onset_n to_o open_v the_o heaven_n and_o bring_v down_o the_o blessing_n of_o fruitfulness_n upon_o the_o dry_a languish_a earth_n within_o ourselves_o and_o power_n to_o open_v and_o unloose_v the_o seal_n of_o that_o spring_n that_o shall_v make_v our_o solitary_a habitation_n as_o the_o eden_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o will_v walk_v among_o the_o stone_n of_o fire_n and_o commune_v with_o we_o that_o so_o our_o warfare_n may_v be_v all_o pleasant_a till_o time_n number_n for_o the_o full_a manifestation_n shall_v be_v accomplish_v for_o we_o december_n the_o 20_o 1676._o be_v drive_v in_o spirit_n to_o withdraw_v as_o into_o the_o desert_n mount_n there_o apart_o from_o myself_o to_o be_v as_o to_o the_o sensitive_a part_n and_o to_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o earthly_a consideration_n know_v that_o herefrom_o i_o must_v absent_v if_o at_o any_o time_n i_o will_v be_v present_a with_o the_o lord_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n that_o do_v flow_v therefrom_o may_v well_o invite_v we_o to_o wait_v in_o this_o bless_a wilderness_n where_o as_o dead_a and_o unknown_a to_o the_o world_n we_o be_v attend_v to_o receive_v the_o high_a throne_n visitant_n who_o will_v never_o appear_v but_o at_o such_o time_n and_o season_n when_o we_o be_v able_a to_o clear_v ourselves_o of_o this_o low_a sphere_n such_o pull_v in_o from_o the_o sodomite_n by_o lot_n good_a angel_n we_o often_o do_v meet_v withal_o who_o will_v have_v we_o dwell_v in_o the_o house_n and_o tent_n with_o our_o immanuel_n who_o will_v make_v ready_a the_o tabernacle_n of_o god_n himself_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o we_o can_v walk_v in_o his_o narrow_a track_n and_o avoid_v the_o broad_a way_n of_o the_o sodomite_n as_o these_o teach_n be_v minister_v by_o the_o spirit_n unto_o i_o fall_v into_o some_o drowsiness_n which_o i_o be_v willing_a to_o do_v for_o the_o compose_n of_o my_o head_n that_o be_v disturb_v with_o pain_n by_o reason_n of_o a_o flux_n of_o rheum_n while_o i_o thus_o repose_v i_o hear_v a_o voice_n say_v awake_v for_o i_o have_v a_o great_a secret_a for_o to_o reveal_v which_o rouse_v i_o out_o of_o my_o sleep_n and_o immediate_o i_o see_v in_o the_o spirit_n this_o to_o pass_v before_o i_o to_o wit_n distinct_a body_n nothing_o of_o fleshly_a matter_n only_o like_o corporeal_n in_o figure_n but_o the_o substance_n be_v as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v transparent_a glass_n form_v into_o the_o idea_n of_o a_o creature_n so_o clear_a as_o if_o nothing_o but_o crystalline_a water_n have_v fill_v up_o every_o part_n of_o these_o body_n then_o this_o word_n do_v proceed_v as_o out_o of_o they_o behold_v and_o see_v these_o be_v generate_v each_o from_o one_o and_o have_v their_o several_a region_n to_o walk_v in_o their_o appoint_a time_n december_n the_o 21_o 1676._o this_o morning_n i_o be_v great_o solicitous_a to_o understand_v the_o meaning_n of_o this_o presentation_n which_o very_o ready_o and_o emphatical_o open_v its_o mystery_n as_o thus_o there_o be_v three_o distinct_a change_n which_o we_o be_v to_o pass_v into_o before_o the_o high_a degree_n can_v be_v attain_v as_o from_o faith_n to_o faith_n still_o high_o and_o from_o glory_n to_o glory_n as_o the_o speak_a word_n say_v in_o i_o here_o see_v what_o the_o several_a state_n be_v which_o you_o must_v strive_v hard_a to_o get_v through_o here_o be_v three_o birth_n of_o the_o spirit_n one_o still_o great_a than_o the_o other_o as_o this_o observe_v by_o he_o who_o herein_o be_v your_o pattern_n who_o break_v through_o all_o these_o birth_n gate_n make_v way_n to_o give_v a_o assure_a hope_n that_o you_o may_v enter_v in_o by_o the_o same_o threefold_a degree_n with_o your_o jesus_n into_o every_o several_a region_n till_o lodge_v for_o eternity_n into_o the_o one_o fix_a element_n with_o the_o bless_a trinity_n no_o more_o remove_n therefrom_o to_o make_v for_o there_o be_v your_o everlasting_a rest_n but_o till_o this_o the_o process_n of_o your_o jesus_n you_o must_v keep_v in_o your_o eye_n and_o exact_o follow_v as_o now_o consider_v yourselves_o with_o he_o in_o the_o first_o nativity_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherein_o the_o christ-like_a spirit_n be_v under_o suffering_n lodge_v with_o iniquity_n oppress_v with_o infirmity_n obnoxious_a to_o the_o roll_a power_n of_o the_o star_n subject_a to_o the_o cruelty_n of_o the_o evil_a ruler_n among_o man_n who_o exercise_v subordinate_a power_n under_o their_o h_n ad-prince_n in_o this_o worldly_a region_n which_o your_o great_a high_a apostle_n himself_o suffer_v under_o pay_v the_o whole_a of_o whatever_o can_v be_v challenge_v from_o he_o for_o you_o must_v know_v there_o be_v a_o debt_n due_a from_o every_o one_o which_o must_v be_v pay_v though_o it_o be_v answer_v by_o that_o public_a representative_a in_o his_o own_o person_n be_v therefore_o offer_v up_o once_o for_o all_o as_o a_o visible_a sacrifice_n and_o propitiation_n for_o sin_n as_o that_o which_o be_v only_o to_o show_v what_o be_v still_o successive_o to_o run_v from_o this_o line_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o spirit_n now_o then_o there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o free_v yourselves_o from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o what_o sin_n have_v bring_v you_o under_o but_o by_o yield_v unto_o the_o death-mystical_a thereby_o the_o debt_n will_v be_v discharge_v and_o you_o set_v free_a out_o of_o all_o that_o which_o since_o the_o fall_n have_v