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explain_v that_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v one_o in_o another_o the_o soul_n have_v its_o seat_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o outward_a water_n and_o blood_n natural_o captivate_v the_o inward_a but_o not_o the_o light_n of_o the_o majesty_n nor_o light_n tincture_n save_v only_o by_o the_o imagination_n therefore_o often_o be_v a_o child_n more_o bless_v than_o one_o that_o be_v old_a though_o many_o be_v not_o bear_v holy_a yea_o though_o from_o good_a seed_n because_o often_o some_o potent_a wrathful_a constellation_n insinuate_v itself_o but_o god_n know_v who_o be_v he_o q._n 10._o whether_o the_o soul_n be_v ex_fw-la traduce_v by_o production_n or_o every_o time_n new_o breathe_v in_o by_o god_n it_o be_v propagate_v as_o a_o sprout_n come_v of_o a_o grain_n set_v with_o this_o difference_n that_o above_o the_o three_o principle_n wrestle_v which_o may_v have_v it_o which_o often_o introduce_v a_o wonderful_a turba_n while_o it_o be_v yet_o a_o seed_n and_o where_o the_o parent_n be_v both_o captivate_v by_o the_o devil_n it_o be_v rare_a that_o of_o a_o black_a raven_n shall_v come_v a_o white_a one_o but_o the_o child_n can_v if_o it_o convert_v enter_v into_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o god_n cast_v away_o no_o soul_n but_o o_o parent_n procure_v good_a soul_n for_o your_o child_n for_o where_o the_o parent_n have_v christ_n flesh_n in_o their_o soul_n of_o the_o good_a tree_n come_v good_a fruit_n but_o the_o turba_n can_v by_o their_o act_v according_a to_o selfish_a reason_n get_v entrance_n into_o such_o child_n also_o q._n 11._o how_o and_o in_o what_o place_n the_o soul_n seat_n in_o man_n be_v a._n it_o dwell_v in_o the_o three_o principle_n but_o the_o heart_n be_v its_o original_n it_o be_v the_o inward_a tincture_n fire_n in_o the_o inward_a blood_n and_o in_o the_o tincture_n be_v the_o spirit_n which_o like_o a_o brimstone_n light_n move_v on_o the_o concavity_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o distribute_v itself_o into_o every_o member_n and_o carry_v its_o dominion_n into_o the_o head_n and_o if_o the_o soul_n sink_v itself_o down_o into_o god_n the_o outward_a must_v suffer_v itself_o to_o be_v subdue_v the_o outward_a death_n reach_v not_o the_o soul_n one_o principle_n it_o seize_v on_o but_o not_o on_o the_o substance_n of_o that_o neither_o no_o fire_n or_o sword_n can_v touch_v or_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o the_o imagination_n that_o be_v its_o poison_n thence_o it_o proceed_v therein_o it_o ever_o dwell_v q._n 12._o how_o the_o soul_n enlighten_v be_v a._n the_o soul_n have_v two_o eye_n with_o the_o right_n it_o look_v forward_o into_o the_o eternal_a liberty_n into_o god_n light_n with_o the_o other_o backward_o into_o the_o desire_n into_o the_o look_a glass_n and_o if_o not_o restrain_v imagine_v into_o the_o glance_n of_o the_o look_a glass_n into_o pride_n covetousness_n and_o self_n this_o eye_n must_v by_o the_o right_a eye_n be_v draw_v backward_o let_v the_o left_a eye_n 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triumph_n q._n 13._o how_o the_o soul_n feed_v on_o the_o world_n of_o god_n be_v a._n the_o soul_n have_v a_o mouth_n as_o well_o as_o the_o body_n and_o grow_v by_o eat_v it_o be_v not_o only_a god_n similitude_n but_o child_n and_o when_o it_o enter_v into_o the_o majestic_a light_n it_o continual_o long_v pant_v and_o draw_v into_o its_o desire_n the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v his_o body_n christ_n heavenly_a flesh_n the_o bread_n of_o god_n john_n 6._o 27._o christ_n testament_n be_v nothing_o else_o we_o eat_v not_o spirit_n without_o body_n for_o the_o soul_n be_v spirit_n before_o hand_n it_o will_v have_v body_n and_o this_o inward_a be_v substance_n consist_v in_o its_o own_o principle_n in_o power_n be_v magical_a not_o as_o a_o thought_n but_o essential_a and_o substantial_a q._n 14._o whether_o such_o new_a soul_n be_v without_o sin_n a._n 1._o so_o great_a be_v adam_n heavy_a fall_n as_o let_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n the_o turba_n and_o a_o monstrous_a image_n make_v the_o soul_n a_o vehement_a hunger_n that_o have_v not_o the_o word_n instant_o set_v itself_o in_o the_o middle_n man_n have_v remain_v eternal_o break_v off_o from_o god_n and_o if_o the_o soul_n do_v not_o convert_v its_o right_a eye_n into_o the_o word_n again_o and_o so_o acquire_v a_o new_a body_n bear_v of_o god_n its_o precious_a image_n must_v remain_v hide_v and_o lose_v however_o it_o be_v half_a earthy_a have_v the_o spirit_n turba_n in_o it_o how_o then_o can_v a_o clean_a soul_n be_v generate_v it_o can_v 2._o it_o be_v sinful_a in_o the_o mother_n womb_n thence_o come_v circumcision_n yet_o if_o the_o child_n die_v in_o the_o mother_n womb_n if_o the_o parent_n be_v virtuous_a and_o in_o god_n it_o be_v baptise_a with_o the_o father_n and_o mother_n spirit_n the_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o but_o the_o child_n of_o wicked_a parent_n die_v in_o the_o womb_n fall_v home_o to_o the_o turba_n remain_v as_o a_o brimstone_n flame_n or_o ignis_fw-la fatuus_fw-la in_o the_o mystery_n between_o heaven_n and_o hell_n till_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n gather_v in_o its_o harvest_n and_o give_v every_o thing_n it_o be_v own_o repository_n but_o in_o eternity_n it_o reach_v not_o to_o god_n 3._o babel_n say_v jew_n turk_n etc._n etc._n not_o have_v baptism_n be_v reject_v of_o god_n but_o blessedness_n lie_v not_o in_o the_o outward_a word_n only_o but_o in_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n they_o may_v vehement_o press_v into_o god_n love_n by_o their_o teach_v life_n and_o death_n for_o god_n and_o christ_n be_v every_o where_o q._n 15._o how_o sin_n come_v into_o the_o soul_n see_v it_o be_v god_n work_n and_o creature_n a._n sin_n make_v not_o itself_o but_o the_o will_n make_v it_o and_o because_o child_n even_o of_o good_a parent_n come_v not_o pure_a and_o clean_a as_o the_o soul_n be_v draw_v of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o be_v it_o mighty_o of_o the_o turba_n especial_o in_o youth_n when_o the_o 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as_o far_o as_o he_o be_v call_v god_n god_n but_o have_v as_o the_o sun_n one_o only_a will_n to_o give_v out_o himself_o in_o life_n and_o power_n to_o all_o thing_n and_o be_v without_o ground_n place_n or_o time_n take_v away_o nature_n and_o creature_n and_o all_o be_v god_n forego_v the_o out-spoken_a word_n and_o you_o find_v the_o speak_a word_n 4._o the_o near_a way_n to_o find_v god_n be_v for_o man_n who_o be_v his_o image_n to_o fink_v down_o from_o all_o imprint_v image_n dispute_n and_o strife_n depart_v from_o selfwill_a and_o desire_v and_o demerse_v itself_o sole_o into_o the_o single_a love_n of_o god_n which_o he_o in_o christ_n have_v after_o man_n fall_n first_o introduce_v into_o the_o humanity_n 5._o let_v man_n go_v forth_o from_o all_o image_n when_o he_o will_v understand_v the_o eternal_a 78._o speak_a word_n but_o when_o he_o will_v know_v whence_o evil_a and_o good_a proceed_v and_o god_n call_v himself_o a_o angry_a jealous_a god_n let_v he_o look_v 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the_o light_n have_v all_o the_o property_n of_o the_o three_o first_o in_o joyfulness_n draw_v into_o it_o the_o tincture_n of_o fire_n and_o light_n virgin_n sophia_n this_o be_v the_o power_n of_o the_o speak_a word_n the_o water-spirit_n which_o flow_v into_o a_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a life_n john_n 4._o 14._o spiritual_a blood_n divine_a substantiality_n heavenly_a corporeity_n of_o which_o christ_n say_v he_o come_v from_o heaven_n and_o at_o the_o same_o instant_n be_v in_o heaven_n joh._n 3._o 13._o the_o food_n of_o the_o fiery_a soul_n angel_n etc._n etc._n the_o six_o form_n the_o sound_n spiritual_a sense_n all_o in_o the_o temperature_n in_o which_o adam_n be_v but_o lust_n will_v taste_v the_o multiplicity_n of_o property_n and_o leave_v the_o temperature_n and_o so_o the_o property_n depart_v each_o from_o other_o as_o heat_n cold_a dry_a moist_a hard_a soft_a harsh_a astringent_a sweet_a bitter_a and_o sour_a which_o god_n do_v forbid_v thence_o follow_v bestial_a 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arise_v not_o in_o the_o trinity_n but_o where_o the_o power_n of_o distinction_n put_v itself_o into_o nature_n to_o etc._n perceive_v and_o move_v which_o first_o principle_n in_o the_o darkness_n be_v a_o cold_a ache_a fire_n according_a to_o which_o god_n call_v himself_o a_o angry_a jealous_a or_o zealous_a god_n 3._o the_o second_o principle_n be_v where_o the_o divine_a root_n in_o the_o fire_n part_v itself_o into_o the_o light_n and_o introduce_v itself_o into_o nature_n to_o manifestation_n of_o divine_a joyfulness_n according_a to_o which_o god_n call_v himself_o a_o love_a merciful_a god_n that_o will_v nor_o can_v will_n evil._n 4._o the_o three_o principle_n be_v in_o the_o seven_o day_n work_v in_o which_o the_o seven_o property_n of_o nature_n bring_v themselves_o into_o substance_n which_o substance_n be_v holy_a pure_a good_n the_o one_o element_n call_v the_o eternal_a heaven_n city_n of_o god_n paradise_n 5._o the_o be_v of_o all_o being_n the_o holy_a spiritual_a world_n be_v the_o express_v word_n of_o god_n which_o bring_v itself_o into_o substance_n in_o love_n and_o anger_n so_o that_o in_o the_o impression_n of_o darkness_n be_v understand_v evil_a and_o yet_o in_o god_n be_v not_o evil_a but_o in_o the_o creature_n self-hood_n and_o yet_o there_o also_o be_v good_a as_o far_o as_o the_o creature_n stand_v in_o the_o temperature_n 6._o the_o angel_n be_v make_v in_o the_o seven_o property_n which_o draw_v themselves_o into_o angel_n three_o hierarchy_n according_a to_o the_o three_o first_o property_n or_o principle_n 7._o the_o first_o hierarchy_n stand_v in_o the_o father_n property_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o strength_n the_o tincture_n of_o the_o substance_n of_o nature_n 8._o the_o second_o consist_v in_o the_o light-fire_n tincture_n the_o son_n property_n in_o the_o eternal_a nature_n and_o be_v the_o holy_a 9_o the_o three_o in_o the_o self-hood_n of_o
the_o incorporate_v covenant_n in_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n but_o they_o look_v only_o on_o the_o outward_a eve_n and_o commit_v whoredom_n with_o she_o but_o the_o inward_a eve_n be_v fruitless_a therefore_o god_n slay_v er_fw-mi the_o old_a world_n and_o bid_v the_o new_a marry_o thamar_n and_o raise_v up_o seed_n to_o his_o brother_n viz._n in_o the_o covenant_n but_o the_o second_o son_n bring_v this_o seed_n into_o vanity_n as_o do_v nimrod_n than_o the_o lord_n slay_v he_o also_o viz._n sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n and_o the_o canaanite_n who_o â—â—â—â—el_n drive_v out_o 11_o then_o say_v judah_n to_o thamar_n remain_v a_o widow_n till_o my_o three_o son_n salah_n be_v grow_v up_o 6._o but_o the_o woman_n be_v not_o give_v to_o the_o law_n but_o judah_n god_n word_n and_o power_n must_v raise_v up_o this_o woman_n seed_n which_o be_v fulfil_v in_o mary_n 7._o 19_o the_o pledge_n give_v be_v his_o ring_n bracelet_n and_o staff_n the_o ring_n be_v the_o soul_n the_o bracelet_n the_o â—â—â—ward_a â—â—rit_n of_o spirituâ—_fw-la mundi_fw-la the_o staff_n the_o body_n then_o she_o put_v on_o again_o her_o widow_n apparel_n so_o do_v god_n child_n after_o christ_n be_v conceive_v in_o great_a joy_n in_o they_o that_o the_o noble_a seed_n be_v not_o know_v they_o do_v after_o this_o union_n enter_v again_o into_o the_o state_n of_o mourn_v as_o of_o a_o forsake_a widow_n 8._o and_o as_o judah_n commit_v and_o intend_a whoredom_n so_o do_v the_o jewish_a priest_n in_o their_o outward_a sacrifice_n which_o god_n boâ—e_n with_o but_o mix_v himself_o only_o with_o the_o faith_n in_o the_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n of_o man._n 9_o though_o the_o precious_a line_n of_o the_o covenant_n press_v in_o perez_n through_o judah_n whoredom_n yet_o it_o show_v man_n misery_n that_o even_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o their_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o their_o wedlock_n have_v nothing_o chaste_a and_o pure_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o be_v bestial_a and_o a_o whoredom_n 10._o how_o then_o shall_v we_o pray_v that_o christ_n will_v enter_v with_o his_o heavenly_a virgin_n seed_n and_o change_v it_o into_o the_o paradisical_a image_n again_o 11._o such_o a_o figure_n we_o see_v also_o in_o david_n with_o bâ—thsheba_n under_o who_o murder_n and_o adultery_n god_n set_v the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o middle_n and_o after_o again_o in_o solomon_n who_o have_v so_o many_o wife_n and_o concubine_n and_o join_v himself_o to_o idolatrous_a woman_n to_o show_v christ_n shall_v set_v himself_o in_o the_o midst_n among_o the_o heathen_a and_o tear_v away_o their_o idolatry_n and_o convert_v their_o heart_n to_o himself_o 12._o 30._o of_o the_o twin_n the_o first_o put_v forth_o his_o hand_n and_o the_o midwife_n tie_v a_o red_a thread_n on_o it_o but_o he_o pull_v back_o his_o hand_n and_o the_o other_o come_v out_o first_o first_o the_o humane_a nature_n according_a to_o adam_n right_a and_o self-will_n put_v forth_o about_o this_o humanity_n of_o christ_n the_o red_a thread_n with_o shed_v of_o blood_n be_v bind_v then_o must_v it_o return_v again_o into_o the_o word_n then_o come_v the_o inward_a new_a man_n first_o thus_o be_v modellize_v christ_n breach_n through_o hell_n death_n and_o wrath_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n chap._n lxvi_o how_o joseph_n be_v sell_v to_o potiphar_n and_o of_o his_o chastity_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n 1._o potiphar_n have_v buy_v joseph_n set_v he_o over_o his_o whole_a house_n so_o must_v the_o 10._o christian_a let_v the_o government_n be_v christ_n then_o shall_v his_o twenty_o piece_n of_o silver_n become_v thirty_o piece_n viz._n the_o adamical_a humanity_n be_v exalt_v 2._o the_o wife_n of_o joseph_n master_n cast_v her_o eve_n on_o joseph_n viz._n the_o whorish_a eve_n the_o bestial_a lust_n in_o the_o prison_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n wherein_o be_v the_o serpent_n â—ting_v assault_v the_o new_a regenerate_a child_n who_o must_v converse_v in_o this_o world_n with_o such_o impure_a lust_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o body_n must_v die_v and_o rot_v and_o this_o bestial_a spirit_n be_v destroy_v for_o in_o it_o the_o devil_n draw_v the_o noble_a virgin_n child_n the_o chaste_a joseph_n who_o say_v i_o will_v not_o lie_v with_o thou_o nor_o be_v near_o thou_o thou_o be_v the_o wife_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n 3._o joseph_n be_v alone_o and_o she_o catch_v he_o and_o he_o flee_v and_o leave_v his_o garment_n etc._n etc._n 15._o the_o soul_n be_v alone_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n not_o stir_v in_o it_o and_o then_o do_v the_o devil_n by_o the_o whorish_a woman_n storm_v the_o soul_n in_o the_o life_n essence_n to_o defile_v the_o precious_a virgin_n child_n for_o the_o serpent_n will_v copulate_v with_o the_o soul_n but_o the_o chaste_a divine_a child_n fly_v viz._n hide_v itself_o in_o its_o own_o principle_n that_o it_o come_v not_o near_o this_o whore_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n thus_o strong_o the_o divine_a purity_n shield_n itself_o 4._o god_n child_n have_v no_o danger_n great_a than_o worldly_a exaltation_n for_o that_o be_v the_o throne_n of_o pride_n lust_n cruelty_n wrath_n and_o of_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n which_o be_v not_o resist_v but_o by_o give_v up_o self_n as_o do_v joseph_n and_o daniel_n 5_o then_o his_o master_n put_v he_o in_o prison_n etc._n etc._n this_o figure_v the_o final_a trial_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o be_v resign_v whole_o to_o god_n and_o dead_a to_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o will_n as_o a_o prisoner_n condemn_v expect_v death_n know_v not_o how_o to_o get_v comfort_n from_o any_o creature_n but_o live_v in_o the_o unsearchable_a will_n stand_v again_o in_o the_o first_o image_n be_v a_o similitude_n and_o spark_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o all._n 6._o it_o be_v better_a not_o to_o know_v than_o to_o will_n according_a to_o self_n for_o the_o will_n of_o that_o which_o know_v not_o pass_v away_o with_o the_o creature_o life_n but_o the_o will_n to_o self_n rend_v itself_o off_o from_o the_o entire_a will_n into_o restless_a inquietude_n which_o be_v the_o source_n and_o torment_n of_o all_o the_o damn_a the_o strife_n of_o the_o will_n bring_v enmity_n 7._o but_o god_n be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o entire_o resign_v man_n in_o he_o sin_n cease_v and_o though_o god_n will_v of_o anger_n stir_v in_o he_o to_o bring_v down_o fire_n as_o elias_n yet_o all_o be_v right_a for_o god_n do_v it_o by_o he_o as_o a_o instrument_n night_n be_v turn_v into_o day_n the_o curse_n and_o malice_n of_o the_o world_n into_o paradise_n as_o do_v joseph_n prison_n and_o daniel_n den_n lift_v they_o up_o chap._n lxvii_o of_o joseph_n expound_v the_o dream_n of_o pharoah_n butler_n and_o baker_n 1._o the_o art_n of_o astronomy_n according_a to_o astrology_n may_v interpret_v but_o joseph_n get_v by_o resignation_n into_o the_o total_a and_o in_o it_o the_o divine_a eye_n which_o see_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o 2._o every_o man_n have_v the_o image_n of_o his_o constellation_n in_o himself_o and_o when_o time_n come_v for_o kindle_v the_o magic_a image_n to_o work_v the_o astral_a spirit_n see_v what_o figure_n itself_o have_v in_o the_o element_n but_o the_o element_n afford_v only_o a_o bestial_a figure_n the_o astral_a spirit_n have_v only_o a_o bestial_a appearance_n so_o a_o beast_n dream_v according_a to_o fanâ—y_n as_o do_v a_o bestial_a animal_n man._n but_o there_o be_v great_a difference_n betwixt_o the_o false_a wicked_a soul_n which_o daily_o will_v and_o figure_v bestial_a thing_n and_o the_o pious_a divine_a soul_n wherein_o god_n spirit_n be_v manifest_a 3._o but_o the_o right_a vision_n be_v when_o man_n will_n rest_v in_o god_n than_o it_o see_v with_o god_n eye_n for_o then_o the_o astral_a spirit_n can_v model_n itself_o into_o the_o fancy_n chap._n lxviii_o pharaoh_n dream_v see_v seven_o fat_a cow_n etc._n etc._n 1._o these_o dream_n be_v show_v pharaoh_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n therefore_o â—_o the_o natural_a magician_n who_o see_v only_o into_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o constellation_n understand_v they_o not_o but_o joseph_n be_v a_o divine_a magus_n understand_v they_o 2._o the_o egyptian_a art_n magic_a be_v common_a but_o be_v abuse_v to_o witchcraft_n be_v suppress_v by_o the_o divine_a magia_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ._n and_o it_o be_v well_o that_o thereby_o the_o heathen_n faith_n in_o their_o idol_n which_o though_o they_o have_v their_o ground_n in_o nature_n be_v above_o their_o sphere_n worship_v for_o god_n may_v be_v root_v out_o of_o man_n heart_n 3._o but_o titular_a christendom_n be_v surcharge_v with_o such_o magi_n as_o have_v only_o a_o empty_a babble_n of_o supernatural_a magic_n without_o natural_a understanding_n of_o god_n or_o nature_n but_o make_v image_n of_o
a_o flame_v bush._n page_n 119_o from_o what_o power_n he_o do_v his_o work_n of_o wonder_n page_n 120_o why_o must_v he_o remain_v forty_o day_n on_o the_o mount_n page_n 122_o the_o great_a mystery_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 346._o 357._o n._n how_o the_o outward_a nature_n represent_v the_o divine_a page_n 351_o why_o must_v there_o be_v a_o strife_n in_o nature_n page_n 223._o 357_o what_o do_v noah_n flood_n figure_n page_n 115_o what_o do_v his_o be_v drink_a figure_n page_n 115_o o._n the_o office_n of_o a_o shepherd_n or_o pastor_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 165_o the_o office_n of_o the_o key_n page_n 167_o of_o a_o teacher_n of_o the_o letter_n without_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ._n page_n 166_o p._n paradise_n what_o it_o be_v and_o where_o page_n 79._o 264._o 295._o 327._o 328._o 383._o 384._o of_o pentecost_n or_o the_o shed_n forth_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n page_n 159._o 160._o 161._o 284._o pharaoh_n dream_n what_o it_o figure_v page_n 416_o of_o true_a prayer_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 311_o of_o predestination_n page_n 369._o 397_o of_o the_o three_o principle_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n page_n 11._o to_o 18._o 260._o 262._o 338._o why_o the_o highpriest_n etc._n etc._n persecute_a christ._n page_n 135._o 139._o 145._o of_o the_o prophet_n and_o prophesy_v page_n 123_o of_o a_o virgin_n propagation_n page_n 24._o 88_o q._n of_o the_o quality_n good_a and_o bad_a what_o they_o be_v page_n 241_o r._n reason_n what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o proceed_v page_n 349_o regeneration_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o effect_v page_n 186._o 277._o 286_o of_o true_a repentance_n page_n 282_o reprobation_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 345_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a how_o effect_v page_n 198._o 325_o s._n of_o the_o sabbath_n page_n 234_o of_o the_o saviour_n page_n 387_o of_o cain_n and_o abel_n sacrifice_n page_n 108._o 389_o why_o do_v cain_n murder_n his_o brother_n for_o the_o sacrifice_n sake_n page_n 109_o of_o the_o sacrifice_n under_o the_o law_n page_n 123_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o of_o its_o tread_v upon_o the_o serpent_n page_n 104._o 275_o of_o seed_n or_o sperm_n what_o it_o be_v its_o various_a kind_n growth_n and_o increase_n page_n 69._o 70._o 71._o 230._o 231_o the_o serpent_n on_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n etc._n etc._n what_o it_o be_v page_n 98_o the_o beginning_n of_o sickness_n and_o mortality_n page_n 386_o sin_n what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o proceed_v page_n 99_o 100_o 101._o 102._o 320._o 345._o 386._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o old_a world_n page_n 113_o signature_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 356_o of_o the_o eternal_a signature_n page_n 367_o how_o the_o internal_a do_v impress_v the_o external_n page_n 361_o of_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n their_o destruction_n and_o what_o it_o figure_n page_n 117._o 399_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n whence_o exi_v page_n 315_o its_o essence_n page_n 316_o it_o be_v imbreathing_a page_n 76._o 264._o 310_o its_o form_n and_o power_n page_n 317._o 318_o its_o union_n with_o the_o body_n page_n 318._o 320_o be_v enlighten_v and_o food_n page_n 320_o its_o life_n and_o action_n till_o the_o last_o judgement_n page_n 194._o 322._o 323._o 324_o of_o the_o eternal_a state_n of_o the_o good_a and_o bad._n page_n 210._o 214._o 277._o 325._o 326._o 334_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ._n page_n 326_o a_o description_n of_o the_o seven_o fountain_n spirit_n page_n 3._o to_o 11._o 247._o 249._o 370_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n its_o principle_n and_o office_n page_n 68_o 230._o 286._o 352._o 357._o 360._o of_o the_o star_n from_o whence_o proceed_v page_n 257._o 358_o their_o use_n and_o benefit_n page_n 63._o 225._o 257._o 298._o their_o various_a property_n page_n 258_o of_o the_o noble_a spiritual_a stone_n of_o the_o philosopher_n page_n 298._o 303._o 321_o of_o the_o lord_n supper_n page_n 376_o t._n of_o adam_n temptation_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 266._o 267_o the_o testament_n of_o christ_n what_o they_o be_v page_n 168._o 281._o 307_o how_o enjoy_v page_n 170._o 281_o of_o the_o outward_a institution_n page_n 172_o of_o the_o dispute_n about_o they_o page_n 378_o what_o the_o wicked_a partake_v of_o by_o unworthy_a receive_v page_n 377_o of_o the_o tincture_n what_o it_o be_v and_o its_o manifold_a degree_n page_n 72._o 232_o 268._o 273._o 341._o 345._o 352._o of_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n page_n 90_o of_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil._n page_n 90._o 91._o 99_o why_o forbid_v to_o man._n page_n 92_o what_o the_o tree_n in_o paradise_n be_v page_n 89._o the_o turba_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 348_o v._n how_o vegetation_n be_v cause_v page_n 255._o 359_o of_o the_o divine_a virgin_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n page_n 88_o 89._o 294_o of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n page_n 126._o 130_o why_o she_o must_v be_v espouse_v to_o joseph_n page_n 127_o of_o the_o understanding_n page_n 273_o w._n have_v whence_o they_o arise_v page_n 348._o 396._o of_o the_o water_n above_o the_o firmament_n page_n 66_o and_o of_o the_o water_n beneath_o the_o firmament_n page_n 228_o of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n flow_v out_o page_n 353._o 369_o the_o whore_n in_o the_o apocalypse_n what_o she_o be_v page_n 180_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man._n page_n 353._o 367_o of_o the_o create_a of_o the_o woman_n page_n 269._o 384_o of_o the_o literal_a and_o live_a word_n page_n 164._o out_o of_o what_o this_o visible_a world_n be_v create_v and_o what_o it_o be_v page_n 60._o 222._o 296._o to_o what_o end_n it_o be_v create_v page_n 336_o whence_o proceed_v the_o evil_a or_o contrariety_n in_o the_o essence_n of_o this_o world_n page_n 61_o how_o must_v it_o pass_v away_o and_o what_o shall_v remain_v thereof_o page_n 199_o of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v why_o pour_v forth_o and_o its_o duration_n page_n 52._o 53._o 220._o finis_fw-la heb._n 12._o 29._o heb._n 6._o 18._o gen._n 12._o 3._o isa._n ch_n 29._o 13_o 14._o mat._n ch_n 15._o v._n 29._o 1_o cor._n ch_z 3._o v._n 9_o deut._n 30._o 14._o rom._n 10._o 8._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 4._o wisdom_n ch_n 7._o rev._n 3._o 12._o form_n 1._o form_n 2._o form_n 3._o form_n 4._o form_n 5._o form_n 6._o form_n 7._o form_n 8._o form_n 9_o form_n 10._o 10._o which_o be_v the_o holy_a earth_n or_o holy_a flesh._n signify_v by_o abram_n principle_n 1._o principle_n 2._o principle_n 3._o what_o the_o tâ—â—_n principles_n unsevered_a arâ—_n a_o infinite_a perfect_a good_a root_n of_o evil_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 5._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 14._o what_o the_o eternal_a darkness_n be_v not_o what_o be_v mean_v by_o eternal_a or_o original_a darkness_n darkness_n isa._n 27._o 4._o 4._o ch._n 66._o 15._o 15._o ezek._n 5._o 15._o 15._o micah_n 1._o 3._o 1._o astringent_a 2._o attraction_n 3._o anguish_n 4._o heat_v produce_v light_n 5._o light_o produce_v love_n 6._o sound_z or_o noise_n 7._o what_o the_o three_o be_v in_o trinity_n 2._o 3._o 4._o john_n 3._o 19_o jam._n 4._o 1._o psal._n 49._o 12._o rom._n 2._o 8._o 5._o livit._fw-la 19_o 23_o 24._o exod._n 30._o 35._o dan._n 7._o v_o 4._o v_o 5._o v_o 6._o v_o 7._o v._n 13._o v._n 14._o chap._n 2._o 47._o ch_n 7._o 2._o 6._o job_n 11._o 17._o zech._n 6._o 2_o 3._o v_o 5._o 2_o king_n 13._o 19_o v_o 17._o amos_n 1._o 3_o 6_o 9_o 11_o 13._o ch_z 2._o 1_o 4_o 6._o exod._n 30._o 23_o 24_o 25._o v_o 34._o gen._n 41._o 34._o 6._o 7._o 2._o 3._o 4._o deut._n 27._o 12._o prov._n 9_o 1._o 1_o king_n 10._o 18_o 19_o rev._n 5._o ch_z 8._o ch_z 15._o rev._n 1._o 13_o 16_o 20._o ch_z 4._o 1._o inanimate_a creature_n show_v the_o first_o principle_n 2._o the_o element_n 3._o the_o astral_a world_n 2._o 4._o evil_a sensitive_a creature_n 5._o good_a sensitive_a creature_n 3._o 6._o angel_n 4._o deut._n 32._o 29._o the_o ubiquity_n and_o abyss_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n 1._o 2._o 3._o 4._o 1._o 1._o 2._o 3._o 2._o what_o the_o heavenly_a humanity_n be_v and_o do_v and_o how_o he_o do_v it_o 3._o 4._o 1._o levit._fw-la 2._o 14._o leu._n 2._o 1._o 1._o 2._o 2._o 3._o rom._n 1._o 20._o transform_v knowledge_n of_o god_n a_o glance_n of_o the_o contemplative_a and_o distinct_a knowledge_n of_o god_n whence_o the_o two_o active_a element_n spring_v some_o stop_v begin_v to_o the_o breach_n by_o fall_n of_o the_o angel_n by_o the_o creation_n the_o creation_n man_n create_v god_n image_n and_o what_o that_o be_v 1._o angel_n 2._o man_n body_n 3._o astral_a and_o visible_a heaven_n 4._o 5_o 1._o 2._o 3._o 4._o obj._n answ._n argument_n 1._o argum._n 2._o argum._n 3._o argum._n 4._o argum._n 5._o 5._o viz._n the_o woman_n argum._n 6._o argum._n 7._o
viz._n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o tincture_n of_o the_o light_n source_n the_o original_a quality_n or_o essential_a property_n to_o love_n and_o anger_n light_n and_o darkness_n both_o according_a to_o time_n and_o eternity_n ternarius_fw-la or_o number_v three_o in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n the_o divine_a birth_n in_o the_o six_o form_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o six_o seal_n of_o god_n ternary_a call_v ternarium_fw-la sanctum_fw-la holy_a flesh_n or_o holy_a substance_n or_o corporize_v of_o angel_n and_o holy_a soul_n tincture_n be_v in_o angel_n and_o glorify_a saint_n the_o virgin_n love-fire_n in_o man_n that_o which_o adam_n fall_n cause_v almost_o whole_o to_o disappear_v in_o vegetable_n animal_n and_o mineral_n their_o virtue_n vitality_n or_o life_n spirit_n and_o power_n turba_n be_v take_v for_o a_o fierce_a wrath-fire_n which_o destroy_v a_o corruptible_a body_n sometime_o for_o horrid_a tempest_n or_o hellish_a blast_n general_a contagion_n awaken_v by_o common_a sin_n call_v turba_n magna_fw-la sometime_o for_o the_o eternal_a wrath-fire_n which_o swallow_v up_o a_o evil_a spirit_n without_o a_o body_n and_o may_v be_v call_v turba_n maxima_fw-la i._o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o power_n of_o nature_n as_o they_o show_v and_o manifest_v themselves_o in_o love_n and_o anger_n both_o in_o the_o heavenly_a and_o hellish_a kingdom_n and_o also_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n not_o extract_v out_o of_o the_o mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la but_o transcribe_v page_n 22._o love_n anger_n 1._o astringent_a desire_n heavenly_a hellish_a hardness_n cold_a covetousness_n earthly_a kingdom_n world_n cold_a hardness_n bone_n salt_n 2._o attraction_n or_o compunction_n of_o sense_n compunction_n envy_n poison_n life_n growth_n sense_n 3._o anguish_n or_o mind_n enmity_n sulphur_n perceivance_n pain_n 4._o fire_n or_o spirit_n pride_n anger_n spirit_n reason_n desire_n 5._o light_a or_o love_n desire_n love-fire_n meekness_n venus-sport_n life_n light_n 6._o sound_z or_o understanding_n divine_a joy_n speak_v cry_v distinguish_v 7._o body_n or_o effence_n heaven_n body_n wood_n stone_n earth_n metal_n herb._n this_o be_v receive_v from_o the_o author_n jacob_n behmen_n in_o such_o a_o form_n by_o abraham_n van_n somerveldt_n ii_o the_o ten_o form_n of_o fire_n extract_v out_o of_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o first_o of_o the_o forty_o question_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o eternal_a liberty_n have_v and_o be_v in_o itself_o the_o will._n signify_v 1._o by_o sem._n the_o be_v desirous_a signify_v by_o arphaxad_a 5._o the_o sharp_a draw_v cause_v the_o opposite_a will._n signify_v by_o salah_n the_o flash_n of_o lightning_n cause_v by_o the_o liberty_n and_o cause_v the_o anguish_n by_o eber._n the_o eternal_a nature_n or_o great_a mystery_n whence_o the_o two_o kingdom_n proceed_v signify_v by_o peleg_n the_o two_o principle_n of_o fire_n and_o light_n regu_n 7._o the_o magia_n make_v its_o own_o look_a glass_n as_o life_n be_v of_o fire_n and_o water_n by_o serug_v the_o turba_n that_o break_v the_o outward_a life_n strength_n and_o omnipotence_n nahor_n 10._o the_o virgin_n tincture_n love-fire_n life_n of_o angel_n and_o holy_a soul_n signify_v by_o terah_n the_o entrance_n into_o the_o holy_a abram_n ternary_n corporise_v of_o angel_n and_o holy_a soul_n iii_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v the_o spring_n or_o fountain_n of_o darkness_n 3._o the_o virtue_n or_o power_n of_o light_n the_o outbirth_n generate_v out_o of_o the_o darkness_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n represent_v by_o similitude_n viz._n 1._o man_n soul_n give_v reason_n and_o thought_n signify_v the_o father_n 2._o the_o light_n show_v the_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o how_o to_o direct_v it_o represent_v the_o son_n 3._o the_o mind_n result_v from_o this_o light_n and_o govern_v the_o body_n resemble_v the_o holy_a ghost_n 1._o the_o darkness_n in_o we_o which_o long_v after_o the_o light_n be_v the_o first_o principle_n 2._o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o light_n whereby_o we_o see_v intellectual_o be_v the_o second_o principle_n 3._o the_o long_a power_n proceed_v from_o the_o mind_n and_o that_o attract_v or_o impregnate_v itself_o whence_o grow_v the_o material_a body_n be_v the_o three_o principle_n there_o be_v a_o enclosure_n knot_n or_o stop_v between_o each_o principle_n see_v chap._n 7._o of_o the_o book_n call_v the_o three_o principle_n vers._n 21_o 22_o 23._o a_o preface_n to_o the_o book_n of_o extract_n and_o the_o follow_a consideration_n by_o way_n of_o enquiry_n into_o part_n of_o the_o scope_n of_o the_o write_n of_o jacob_n behmen_n the_o extract_v of_o the_o aurora_n be_v intend_v for_o the_o particular_a use_n of_o one_o only_a without_o his_o purpose_n of_o proceed_v far_o in_o the_o other_o book_n or_o impart_v that_o as_o can_v hardly_o escape_v any_o one_o observation_n and_o though_o more_o be_v do_v than_o be_v at_o first_o design_v yet_o oh_o little_a be_v do_v and_o with_o too_o many_o defect_n the_o proceed_n in_o it_o like_v as_o of_o a_o traveller_n through_o a_o spacious_a territory_n have_v be_v to_o comprehend_v and_o report_v the_o variety_n there_o according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o ability_n intentness_n and_o capacity_n of_o the_o passenger_n or_o as_o one_o admit_v into_o exquisite_a garden_n deck_v with_o plenty_n of_o all_o curious_a flower_n etc._n etc._n fill_v his_o hand_n with_o a_o few_o of_o those_o he_o best_a know_v or_o most_o admire_v according_a to_o what_o skill_n he_o have_v or_o as_o one_o at_o a_o royal_a feast_n feed_v only_o on_o what_o his_o appetite_n most_o relish_v where_o the_o writer_n have_v contract_v below_o the_o sublimity_n of_o the_o subject_n the_o reader_n may_v with_o some_o ease_n supply_v that_o defect_n by_o recourse_n to_o and_o consult_v the_o bless_a author_n book_n themselves_o to_o make_v they_o true_o conspicuous_a be_v the_o work_n of_o a_o divine_o irradiate_v expositor_n not_o of_o a_o abridgement_n and_o thereto_o to_o adapt_v the_o mind_n of_o but_o the_o son_n of_o wisdom_n be_v the_o prerogative_n of_o the_o god_n of_o wisdom_n for_o it_o will_v bring_v down_o paradise_n as_o near_o we_o as_o mortal_n can_v bear_v so_o sweet_a a_o neighbourhood_n prayer_n may_v help_v we_o to_o power_n to_o see_v as_o it_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o author_n j._n b._n or_o rather_o of_o god_n in_o he_o for_o that_o voice_n lead_v we_o through_o the_o creature_n to_o the_o create_a word_n convince_o demonstrate_v not_o only_a that_o god_n be_v but_o what_o he_o be_v what_o he_o be_v not_o and_o what_o of_o he_o may_v be_v see_v in_o every_o creature_n good_a bad_a and_o mix_v angelical_a rational_a animal_n vegetative_a mineral_n and_o the_o dark_a earth_n also_o in_o all_o kingdom_n paradisical_a astral_a elementary_a and_o the_o dark_a abyss_n and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v find_v in_o all_o thing_n good_a bad_a and_o mix_v in_o love_n and_o wrath_n also_o whence_o man_n fall_v what_o and_o how_o low_o his_o fall_n and_o how_o to_o be_v restore_v by_o jesus_n christ._n and_o all_o this_o not_o a_o new_a doctrine_n but_o that_o which_o be_v substantial_a orderly_a firm_o and_o natural_o found_v on_o the_o immovable_a principle_n and_o uncontrollable_a maxim_n of_o confess_a theology_n and_o philosophy_n both_o sacred_a and_o natural_a consideration_n by_o way_n of_o inquiry_n and_o search_v into_o the_o subject_a matter_n and_o scope_n of_o the_o write_n of_o the_o divine_o instruct_v jacob_n behmen_n section_n or_o chapter_n i._o of_o the_o two_o principle_n darkness_n and_o light_n whence_o be_v come_v evil_a and_o good_a fierceness_n and_o meekness_n anger_n and_o love_n 1._o to_o begin_v with_o thing_n near_a our_o outward_a sense_n palpable_a body_n as_o darkness_n cold_a etc._n etc._n they_o condense_a crowd_n throng_n and_o substantiate_v contrariwise_o light_a and_o heat_v rariâ—ie_a attenuate_v make_v thin_a or_o subtle_a and_o actuate_v body_n adapt_v thereunto_o 2._o both_o whilst_o in_o due_a proportion_n equal_o good_a and_o amicable_a but_o in_o what_o time_n or_o place_n soever_o either_o be_v extreme_o prevalent_a and_o tyrannous_a they_o become_v instant_o inimicitious_a and_o destructive_a 3._o the_o consideration_n whereof_o and_o consequence_n deducible_a thence_o may_v cause_n j._n a._n comenius_n to_o be_v offend_v with_o campanella_n for_o sound_v all_o production_n on_o the_o contest_v of_o two_o contrary_a principle_n back_v his_o disgust_n on_o grotius_n argument_n against_o the_o manichee_n that_o of_o two_o contrary_n destruction_n may_v follow_v but_o no_o augmentation_n 4._o but_o without_o strife_n spring_v no_o production_n and_o without_o contrary_n be_v no_o strife_n 5._o the_o two_o principle_n of_o light_n and_o darkness_n can_v be_v say_v to_o have_v beginning_n arâ—_n but_o be_v coeternal_a yet_o one_o the_o light_n swallow_v up_o the_o other_o as_o the_o day_n do_v the_o night_n 6._o the_o flagrat_fw-la or_o
glorious_a second_o person_n as_o before_o and_o yet_o that_o by_o take_v the_o humanity_n from_o the_o virgin_n mary_n he_o real_o become_v what_o he_o be_v not_o before_o viz._n a_o real_a son_n of_o man_n with_o a_o true_a humane_a soul_n body_n and_o spirit_n as_o we_o be_v and_o capable_a to_o suffer_v and_o die_v 14._o we_o be_v to_o know_v the_o humane_a nature_n or_o creature_n in_o the_o ascension_n and_o 11_o glorification_n be_v not_o swallow_v up_o by_o the_o divine_a nature_n as_o a_o flame_n of_o a_o candle_n be_v by_o the_o sun_n extinguish_v but_o the_o humane_a nature_n now_o glorify_v remain_v for_o ever_o a_o glorify_a body_n be_v the_o same_o true_a individual_a humane_a nature_n or_o man_n which_o be_v crucify_a dead_a bury_v and_o raise_v up_o by_o his_o almighty_a power_n as_o the_o first_o fruit_n original_a and_o author_n of_o the_o general_n resurrection_n 15._o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n become_v as_o true_o 12._o a_o man_n as_o we_o be_v who_o have_v our_o soul_n spirit_n and_o body_n propagate_v by_o our_o immediate_a parent_n yet_o that_o beside_o the_o infinite_a dignity_n of_o his_o almightiness_n as_o the_o second_o person_n and_o son_n of_o god_n by_o eternal_a generation_n which_o unite_a himself_o to_o his_o create_a humane_a soul_n spirit_n and_o body_n i_o say_v beside_o all_o this_o he_o be_v the_o true_a create_a son_n of_o god_n and_o so_o be_v a_o true_a heavenly_a man_n and_o a_o virgin_n of_o holiness_n purity_n and_o modesty_n and_o so_o beget_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 16._o in_o which_o respect_n he_o be_v no_o son_n of_o man_n even_o as_o neither_o be_v the_o first_o adam_n but_o as_o true_o the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o creation_n as_o with_o respect_n to_o his_o godhead_n he_o be_v 5._o by_o eternal_a generation_n and_o though_o the_o word_n thou_o be_v my_o son_n this_o day_n i_o have_v beget_v thou_o may_v be_v understand_v of_o the_o eternal_a generation_n for_o the_o father_n cease_v not_o to_o beget_v his_o eternal_a son_n from_o eternity_n and_o in_o eternity_n yet_o the_o word_n may_v well_o be_v applicable_a to_o this_o heavenly_a humanity_n whereof_o both_o david_n and_o paul_n speak_v 17._o but_o because_o this_o 12_o note_n last_o assert_v be_v hard_o to_o be_v understand_v since_o man_n fall_n partly_o because_o it_o be_v of_o so_o noble_a extraction_n and_o seem_v to_o be_v of_o so_o rare_a mention_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n so_o remote_a from_o sense_n and_o man_n dull_a apprehension_n of_o so_o excellent_a nature_n and_o so_o high_o profitable_a and_o advantageous_a to_o be_v know_v also_o that_o the_o penetrate_a into_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o require_v divine_a wisdom_n enlighten_v understanding_n it_o call_v for_o high_a attention_n as_o that_o plain_o teach_v the_o way_n god_n take_v and_o still_o take_v for_o recovery_n of_o lose_a mankind_n it_o be_v far_a clear_v by_o what_o follow_v more_o especial_o by_o the_o follow_a pag._n 32._o in_o chap._n 22._o 18._o we_o ought_v to_o know_v that_o the_o divine_a substance_n which_o unite_v to_o it_o the_o essence_n 13._o of_o the_o humane_a soul_n in_o mary_n come_v not_o thither_o descend_v from_o the_o high_a heaven_n or_o great_a local_a distance_n but_o the_o word_n which_o god_n inspake_v again_o in_o paradise_n image_v itself_o in_o the_o light_n of_o man_n life_n and_o wait_v in_o all_o the_o holy_a man_n be_v the_o word_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n out_o of_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o holy_a element_n which_o be_v every_o where_o and_o pure_a before_o god_n that_o word_n take_v to_o it_o for_o a_o eternal_a propriety_n the_o essence_n of_o man_n soul_n in_o and_o of_o mary_n virgin_n matrix_fw-la not_o enter_v in_o but_o unlock_v ingenerate_v and_o unshut_v what_o adam_n have_v bolt_v up_o in_o death_n 19_o that_o though_o this_o word_n be_v not_o the_o almighty_a second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n 14._o yet_o be_v it_o the_o word_n 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he_o fear_v they_o that_o find_v he_o shall_v kill_v he_o for_o there_o be_v no_o man_n beside_o he_o but_o adam_n but_o it_o must_v be_v the_o inward_a man_n that_o may_v be_v kill_v for_o to_o that_o there_o be_v enemy_n enough_o 2._o the_o â—ark_n god_n set_v upon_o cain_n must_v not_o therefore_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v on_o his_o skin_n or_o flesh_n but_o on_o his_o inward_a man_n to_o withstand_v the_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o mark_v therefore_o must_v be_v a_o opposite_a power_n to_o that_o of_o the_o evil_a spirit_n which_o must_v be_v confess_v to_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v inspoken_a imprint_v and_o set_v upon_o he_o 3._o the_o threaten_v he_o that_o slay_v cain_n vengeance_n shall_v be_v take_v on_o he_o sevenfold_a must_v be_v a_o inward_a vengeance_n for_o outward_a it_o can_v not_o be_v on_o inward_a enemy_n but_o to_o be_v understand_v thus_o that_o if_o any_o spirit_n slay_v cain_n inward_a life_n vengeance_n shall_v be_v 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the_o holy_a ghost_n signify_v by_o the_o man_n or_o young_a man_n slay_v or_o that_o he_o will_v have_v slay_v the_o heavenly_a man_n against_o who_o cain_n be_v the_o figure_n of_o enmity_n 5._o and_o lamech_v the_o seven_o from_o he_o see_v the_o holy_a power_n world_n act_v by_o the_o mental_a tongue_n or_o language_n of_o nature_n will_v withdraw_v and_o vengeance_n shall_v be_v take_v by_o the_o divide_n of_o the_o high_a tongue_n into_o seventy_o language_n which_o be_v do_v at_o babel_n 6._o and_o under_o this_o hurt_a and_o evil_a the_o world_n still_o groan_n but_o where_o the_o divine_a power_n rule_n man_n speak_v one_o language_n though_o imperfect_o but_o they_o who_o be_v under_o subjection_n of_o the_o multiplicity_n speak_v confusion_n and_o run_v into_o the_o abyss_n of_o disorder_n and_o enmity_n concern_v which_o i_o here_o say_v the_o less_o because_o it_o will_v be_v meet_v with_o if_o god_n will_v open_v in_o any_o one_o understanding_n to_o answer_v the_o 89th_o question_n q._n 85._o what_o be_v the_o great_a sin_n of_o the_o old_a world_n or_o first_o terrestrial_a human_a world_n a._n 1._o their_o great_a sin_n be_v their_o leave_v the_o divine_a substance_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o go_v into_o the_o out_o birth_n or_o three_o principle_n which_o be_v only_o a_o shadow_n figure_n image_n or_o representer_n of_o the_o substance_n whereby_o they_o mistake_v that_o for_o their_o chief_a food_n which_o be_v not_o so_o 2._o it_o be_v write_v all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n be_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n and_o they_o be_v charge_v with_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o after_o it_o follow_v god_n see_v that_o their_o wickedness_n be_v great_a on_o the_o earth_n and_o that_o every_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o their_o heart_n or_o desire_n and_o purpose_n be_v only_o evil_a continual_o 3._o the_o heart_n be_v the_o parent_n the_o thought_n the_o first-born_a and_o as_o water_n be_v best_a know_v by_o taste_v at_o the_o fountain_n so_o be_v the_o heart_n by_o the_o thought_n imagination_n or_o make_n for_o so_o signify_v the_o word_n imagination_n show_v man_n soul_n to_o have_v a_o kind_n of_o create_a power_n 4._o and_o if_o man_n choose_v as_o they_o do_v the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n for_o their_o chief_a good_a that_o his_o choice_n be_v his_o god_n and_o his_o love_n make_v he_o to_o be_v the_o propriety_n of_o the_o thing_n choose_v 5._o such_o man_n be_v therefore_o call_v the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n for_o that_o man_n rather_o life_n where_o he_o love_v than_o where_o he_o be_v and_o what_o man_n choose_v for_o his_o chief_a good_a love_n and_o life_n in_o his_o desire_n unto_o put_v confidence_n in_o here_o during_o all_o the_o union_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o the_o body_n that_o be_v the_o substance_n his_o will_n feed_v on_o and_o that_o be_v he_o and_o all_o he_o have_v for_o ever_o 6._o if_o it_o be_v god_n it_o be_v heighten_v and_o perfect_v if_o it_o be_v the_o world_n it_o be_v more_o wretched_o deprave_v which_o be_v a_o substance_n fix_v in_o his_o will_n the_o same_o he_o shall_v for_o ever_o insatiable_o desire_v but_o never_o reach_v and_o therefore_o be_v his_o torment_n and_o anguish_n in_o eternity_n 7._o who_o have_v bewitch_v man_n therefore_o that_o they_o choose_v not_o and_o practise_v what_o their_o reason_n can_v but_o dictate_v to_o they_o as_o deprave_a as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v best_o and_o that_o be_v that_o divine_a love_n and_o eternal_a life_n which_o christ_n in_o god_n be_v more_o eligible_a than_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n 8._o what_o cure_n be_v there_o when_o man_n depart_v from_o god_n goodness_n god_n be_v but_o one_o and_o have_v but_o one_o son_n eternal_o generate_v of_o his_o substance_n and_o that_o son_n can_v die_v but_o once_o our_o resistance_n of_o his_o call_n make_v god_n by_o ezekiel_n say_v i_o be_o break_v with_o 9_o their_o whorish_a heart_n which_o have_v depart_v from_o i_o and_o with_o their_o eye_n which_o go_v a_o whore_v after_o their_o idol_n like_a to_o what_o he_o say_v to_o the_o first_o world_n it_o repeâ—ted_v the_o lord_n that_o he_o make_v man_n and_o it_o grieve_v he_o at_o the_o heart_n etc._n etc._n q._n 86._o what_o be_v the_o henochian_a life_n what_o be_v become_v of_o henoch_n or_o where_o â—â—th_v henoch_n reâ—â—tined_v so_o also_o of_o moses_n and_o eâ—â—as_n a._n 1._o not_o without_o many_o haesitation_n come_v â—_o to_o this_o almost_o singular_a question_n many_o recoil_v from_o my_o attempt_n to_o adventure_v speak_v of_o so_o secret_a a_o mystery_n my_o heart_n meditate_v terror_n to_o see_v itself_o grovel_v but_o it_o must_v be_v say_v the_o henochian_a life_n be_v a_o life_n of_o faith_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v henoch_n be_v translate_v that_o he_o shall_v not_o see_v death_n and_o be_v not_o find_v etc._n etc._n and_o though_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o henochian_a life_n be_v so_o rare_o find_v as_o it_o be_v and_o have_v be_v and_o that_o the_o write_n on_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o anticipate_v and_o forerun_v the_o discovery_n of_o it_o yet_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o son_n of_o wisdom_n to_o who_o only_o it_o shall_v appertain_v it_o be_v answer_v and_o let_v such_o be_v direct_v 2._o to_o consider_v christ_n life_n in_o the_o wilderness_n who_o after_o his_o abandon_v the_o 1._o food_n of_o the_o divide_a property_n in_o the_o three_o principle_n forty_o day_n be_v in_o the_o temperature_n be_v then_o minister_v unto_o by_o angel_n let_v it_o
be_v consider_v that_o this_o be_v no_o life_n separate_v from_o the_o elementary_a body_n 2._o but_o as_o well_o it_o as_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o soul_n remain_v unchanged_a that_o henâ—ch's_n time_n and_o ministration_n shall_v be_v within_o the_o circle_n of_o time_n signify_v 3._o by_o this_o that_o he_o live_v just_a so_o many_o year_n as_o be_v day_n in_o one_o year_n it_o shall_v be_v in_o and_o under_o the_o six_o form_n of_o nature_n not_o enter_v as_o such_o into_o 4._o the_o sabbath_n as_o himself_o be_v the_o six_o generation_n only_o exclude_v adam_n who_o shall_v so_o have_v generate_v the_o whole_a essence_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o the_o whole_a elementary_a body_n of_o 5._o the_o three_o principle_n remain_v real_o such_o shall_v be_v thorough_o irradiate_v and_o penetrate_v by_o the_o second_o holy_a love_n principle_n yet_o so_o secret_o though_o absolute_o as_o shall_v not_o be_v reach_v by_o the_o outward_a eye_n 3._o but_o in_o this_o administration_n shall_v not_o be_v henoch_n translation_n much_o less_o the_o change_n or_o mutation_n speak_v of_o by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n but_o they_o though_o be_v in_o shall_v be_v yet_o unknown_a to_o the_o world_n 4._o to_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o question_n what_o be_v become_v of_o henoch_n so_o also_o of_o moses_n and_o elias_n i_o ready_o confess_v to_o have_v a_o impulse_n and_o clearness_n to_o speak_v only_o of_o henoch_n and_o elias_n and_o concern_v they_o do_v answer_n they_o be_v no_o far_o from_o we_o than_o the_o three_o principle_n or_o out-birth_n can_v be_v remove_v i_o speak_v not_o of_o mathematical_a distance_n but_o metaphysical_o of_o principle_n and_o though_o the_o out-birth_n or_o astral_a world_n in_o its_o divide_a depravity_n image_v hell_n and_o death_n blend_v with_o the_o divine_a power_n yet_o in_o its_o due_a place_n it_o image_v the_o first_o and_o second_o principle_n in_o sweet_a harmony_n yet_o still_o be_v but_o a_o image_n 5._o henoch_n be_v not_o transmute_v or_o rise_v again_o but_o translate_v and_o have_v the_o three_o principle_n in_o or_o on_o he_o it_o be_v not_o as_o with_o the_o saint_n raise_v at_o the_o period_n of_o the_o suffering_n of_o our_o redeemer_n for_o it_o be_v with_o they_o then_o raise_v as_o it_o will_v be_v with_o we_o in_o the_o resurrection_n it_o be_v not_o with_o he_o as_o with_o christ_n rise_v and_o ascend_v but_o rather_o as_o with_o christ_n when_o transfigure_v but_o not_o whole_o so_o neither_o but_o he_o be_v in_o the_o astral_a man_n without_o the_o turba_n a_o substantial_a image_n of_o the_o spiritual_a world_n in_o the_o heavenly_a harmony_n 6._o it_o be_v say_v of_o henoch_n gen._n 5._o 24._o he_o be_v not_o which_o be_v expound_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n heb._n 11._o 5._o he_o be_v not_o find_v so_o and_o no_o otherwise_o be_v it_o understand_v of_o he_o and_o elias_n 7._o they_o be_v not_o in_o high_a exaltation_n as_o those_o who_o have_v lay_v down_o their_o astral_a man_n and_o be_v raise_v receive_v it_o again_o in_o the_o new_a body_n or_o christ_n heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n in_o the_o one_o holy_a element_n the_o divine_a substance_n whereof_o the_o astral_a world_n be_v the_o spring_n and_o image_n which_o offspring_n and_o image_n henoch_n and_o elias_n retain_v though_o haply_o in_o the_o high_a glory_n the_o same_o image_n be_v yet_o capable_a of_o 8._o therefore_o be_v elias_n ministration_n expect_v to_o return_v as_o it_o do_v once_o in_o john_n the_o baptist_n and_o again_o his_o and_o enoch_n be_v yet_o to_o do_v for_o thus_o what_o the_o lord_n jesus_n say_v of_o himself_o be_v in_o this_o state_n also_o a_o fix_a truth_n john_n 12._o 24._o except_o a_o corn_n of_o wheat_n fall_v into_o the_o ground_n and_o die_v iâ—_n remain_v alone_o but_o if_o it_o die_v it_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n q._n 87._o what_o do_v noah_n flood_n for_o sin_n typify_v and_o point_v out_o a._n it_o point_v out_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o great_a day_n 1._o 1._o that_o shall_v be_v as_o the_o other_o be_v inevitable_a 2._o that_o day_n after_o many_o warning_n through_o all_o age_n shall_v yet_o come_v sudden_o even_o as_o the_o deluge_n after_o 100_o year_n premonition_n come_v as_o a_o surprise_n 3._o that_o day_n shall_v hasten_v and_o be_v shorten_v even_o as_o the_o other_o be_v promise_v to_o be_v forbear_v 120_o year_n come_v in_o the_o one_o hundred_o year_n after_o 4._o there_o shall_v be_v as_o safe_a a_o deliverance_n to_o all_o the_o child_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o noah_n by_o the_o antitype_n of_o the_o ark_n as_o be_v the_o ark_n to_o noah_n and_o those_o with_o he_o 5._o the_o true_a ark_n of_o the_o covenant_n have_v the_o first_o second_o and_o three_o principle_n compose_v and_o establish_v one_o eternal_a power_n or_o heavenly_a world_n be_v typify_v by_o the_o first_o second_o and_o three_o story_n of_o noah_n ark._n this_o world_n will_v be_v much_o less_o excusable_a than_o that_o be_v among_o a_o multitude_n of_o instance_n producible_a in_o this_o that_o the_o judgement_n to_o come_v be_v news_n to_o few_o nor_o have_v be_v as_o appear_v by_o this_o that_o though_o in_o the_o first_o publish_v the_o gospel_n to_o the_o gentile_n many_o laugh_v at_o the_o news_n of_o the_o resurrection_n yet_o find_v we_o none_o so_o do_v at_o the_o judgement_n to_o come_v nevertheless_o how_o few_o inquire_v for_o the_o ark_n whereas_o in_o the_o first_o world_n the_o deluge_n can_v not_o be_v foreknow_v but_o by_o believe_v the_o one_o only_a noah_n 1._o it_o figure_v fall_v man_n as_o follow_v 1._o it_o point_v out_o that_o by_o man_n departure_n 2._o from_o the_o order_n wherein_o he_o be_v set_v his_o out-birth_n overmastered_n he_o as_o do_v those_o water_n overwhelm_v all_o 2._o as_o water_n whereof_o some_o be_v sweet_a other_o bitter_a fresh_a salt_n stink_a or_o poisonous_a make_v all_o one_o flood_n so_o all_o the_o property_n when_o separate_a though_o various_a in_o themselves_o make_v up_o one_o uncleanness_n 3._o it_o figure_v the_o universality_n of_o man_n apostasy_n leave_v no_o man_n nor_o any_o part_n of_o man_n exempt_a from_o the_o general_a confusion_n like_o that_o of_o the_o flood_n q._n 88_o what_o do_v noah_n drunkenness_n signify_v by_o reason_n whereof_o he_o curse_v his_o son_n ham_n a._n 1._o noah_n represent_v adam_n several_a way_n particular_o as_o he_o be_v the_o beginner_n of_o the_o second_o world_n or_o monarchy_n as_o adam_n be_v of_o the_o first_o again_o record_n be_v make_v of_o the_o name_n of_o but_o three_o son_n of_o adam_n viz._n cain_n abel_n and_o seth_n whereof_o one_o viz_o cain_n only_a bare_a the_o image_n of_o the_o apostasy_n noah_n have_v also_o three_o son_n whereof_o ham_n only_o bear_v the_o same_o curse_a image_n 2._o adam_n lust_v after_o this_o world_n property_n thereby_o fall_v from_o his_o divine_a understanding_n create_v gratify_a or_o live_v in_o the_o sensual_a image_n which_o be_v signify_v 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his_o home_n and_o his_o defence_n yet_o be_v a_o mistake_n have_v no_o foundation_n but_o one_o continue_a cheat_n for_o whilst_o adam_n stand_v in_o the_o temperature_n he_o need_v no_o tower_n for_o himself_o in_o god_n be_v a_o strong_a tower_n stand_v as_o the_o image_n and_o in_o the_o may_v of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o harmony_n of_o all_o the_o seven_o property_n 2._o but_o when_o man_n have_v run_v into_o the_o multiplicity_n of_o the_o divide_a property_n the_o holy_a unite_a power_n can_v no_o long_o be_v image_v by_o he_o as_o a_o branch_n cut_v off_o a_o tree_n retain_v a_o little_a of_o the_o worse_a part_n but_o nothing_o of_o the_o vigour_n of_o the_o tree_n he_o become_v a_o degenerate_a plant_n and_o be_v like_o a_o city_n infest_a with_o intestine_a fatal_a broil_n so_o
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no_o far_o than_o to_o the_o divide_v of_o our_o astral_a and_o elementary_a man_n but_o be_v there_o stop_v and_o overwhelmed_a 10._o spiritual_o also_o be_v the_o sea_n and_o cloud_n a_o figure_n of_o the_o baptism_n and_o we_o that_o be_v our_o first_o principle_n be_v bury_v with_o he_o in_o baptism_n in_o and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n and_o love_n q._n 98._o why_o must_v moses_n remain_v forty_o day_n upon_o mount_n sinai_n when_o god_n give_v he_o the_o law_n a._n 1._o to_o signify_v a_o certain_a proportion_n of_o time_n wherein_o adam_n be_v in_o the_o trial_n or_o proba_n and_o the_o which_o mount_n sinai_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o bondage_n in_o which_o adam_n enthrall_v himself_o and_o we_o all_o which_o be_v often_o repeat_v as_o 1._o by_o moses_n remain_v 1._o once_o and_o the_o second_o time_n forty_o day_n in_o the_o same_o monte_n 3._o it_o rain_v 3._o forty_o day_n than_o come_v the_o deluge_n 4._o esau_n live_v 40_o year_n than_o marry_v two_o 4._o evil_a woman_n 5._o israel_n forty_o journey_n in_o the_o wilderness_n 6._o their_o be_v 6._o forty_o year_n there_o 7_o goliah_n challenge_v the_o host_n of_o israel_n forty_o day_n and_o then_o 7._o kill_v 8._o eliah_n fast_v forty_o day_n 9_o christ_n fast_v forty_o day_n and_o be_v then_o 9_o tempt_v 10._o be_v forty_o hour_n in_o the_o grave_a and_o 11._o be_v forty_o day_n on_o 11._o earth_n after_o his_o resurrection_n 2._o this_o forty_o day_n stay_v of_o moses_n once_o and_o again_o on_o mount_n sinai_n the_o mount_n of_o bondage_n as_o the_o apostle_n construeth_n show_v we_o that_o the_o whole_a time_n of_o man_n life_n be_v a_o time_n of_o strait_o and_o thraldom_n 3._o and_o whereas_o moses_n be_v twice_o on_o that_o mount_n and_o each_o time_n forty_o day_n and_o do_v neither_o eat_v nor_o drink_v it_o show_v that_o mankind_n be_v double_o distress_v that_o be_v in_o his_o soul_n by_o the_o four_o anguish_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o thereby_o be_v keep_v as_o cain_n say_v lest_o whosoever_o that_o meet_v he_o shall_v kill_v he_o viz._n in_o fear_n of_o eternal_a separation_n from_o god_n it_o be_v true_a life_n 4._o and_o by_o the_o second_o time_n of_o moses_n remain_v forty_o day_n on_o the_o mount_n be_v point_v we_o how_o also_o man_n body_n be_v impose_v on_o influence_v by_o compose_v of_o and_o subject_v unto_o the_o four_o element_n that_o be_v to_o its_o rigorous_a heat_n and_o extreme_a cold_a oppress_v and_o sway_v it_o to_o pain_n sorrow_n sickness_n and_o mortality_n 5._o so_o that_o hereby_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v exclude_v the_o true_a food_n and_o detain_v in_o a_o place_n of_o abstinence_n and_o deprivation_n from_o the_o paradisical_a eat_v and_o drink_v whereof_o moses_n fast_v be_v a_o representation_n q._n 99_o what_o be_v the_o law_n in_o one_o total_a sum_n a._n 1._o the_o lord_n jesus_n teach_v which_o be_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n say_v thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n with_o all_o thy_o might_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o strength_n and_o that_o the_o second_o be_v like_a to_o it_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o and_o that_o on_o these_o two_o hang_v all_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n again_o renew_v it_o give_v the_o new_a commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o and_o that_o so_o shall_v all_o man_n know_v you_o be_v my_o disciple_n 2._o and_o our_o apostle_n say_v love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n but_o see_v the_o law_n 10._o be_v give_v because_o of_o transgression_n therefore_o to_o the_o restore_v that_o love_n which_o be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n it_o be_v necessary_a we_o know_v what_o kind_n of_o love_n our_o transgression_n deprive_v we_o of_o and_o how_o and_o what_o a_o ill_a bargain_n we_o make_v that_o deprive_v we_o of_o that_o love_n 3._o but_o to_o avoid_v repetition_n of_o thing_n i_o refer_v to_o the_o 45th_o 46th_o and_o 47th_o answer_n for_o shall_v i_o give_v myself_o liberty_n to_o wade_v in_o this_o sweet_a river_n it_o will_v be_v a_o volume_n and_o swell_v more_o deep_a and_o high_a till_o it_o issue_v into_o the_o ocean_n of_o eternity_n where_o dwell_v that_o love_n which_o cast_v out_o fear_n for_o fear_n have_v torment_n my_o soul_n for_o ever_o bless_v the_o god_n of_o love_n who_o have_v pity_v and_o redeem_a thou_o q._n 100_o what_o be_v the_o offering_n of_o moses_n how_o be_v sin_n blot_v out_o and_o appease_v through_o these_o offering_n a._n 1._o the_o 79th_o answer_n contribute_v large_o to_o the_o answer_n of_o this_o to_o which_o this_o 1._o be_v refer_v it_o be_v further_a answer_v that_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n be_v of_o three_o grand_a sort_n viz._n 1._o the_o burnt-offering_n 2._o the_o peace-offering_n 3._o the_o sin-offering_n 3._o answer_v to_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o first_o or_o burnt-offering_a consist_v of_o four_o kind_n viz._n 1._o the_o herd_n 2._o the_o flock_n 3._o the_o fowl_n 4._o the_o 4._o meat-offering_n figure_v the_o four_o form_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n 2._o the_o peace-offering_a 2._o which_o be_v only_o of_o two_o kind_n viz._n 1._o the_o herd_n 2._o the_o flock_n 2._o signify_v the_o two_o tincture_n male_a and_o female_a unite_v by_o jesus_n christ_n interpose_v the_o peace_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n 3_o the_o sin-offering_a which_o be_v only_o of_o one_o 3_o kind_a viz._n a_o bullock_n signify_v the_o three_o principle_n which_o be_v but_o one_o only_a and_o that_o a_o figure_n of_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a world_n and_o shall_v only_o have_v accompany_v man_n as_o his_o shadow_n do_v 2._o by_o these_o three_o distribution_n be_v the_o whole_a man_n consist_v of_o soul_n spirit_z and_o body_n offer_v up_o and_o what_o have_v he_o more_o it_o be_v therefore_o accept_v wherever_o hearty_o do_v and_o sincere_o intend_v but_o the_o bare_a performance_n have_v no_o acceptation_n as_o we_o see_v by_o cain_n offering_n but_o a_o come_n under_o the_o lord_n reprehension_n as_o the_o vain_a repetition_n and_o think_v to_o be_v hear_v for_o much_o speak_n 3._o such_o offering_n the_o prophet_n compare_v to_o the_o cut_n off_o a_o dog_n head_n and_o to_o swine_n blood_n sincerity_n without_o mere_a outside_n service_n and_o hypocrifie_n be_v intimate_v by_o the_o inward_o that_o be_v strict_o charge_v to_o be_v offer_v but_o the_o skin_n be_v the_o offerer_n part_n only_o in_o the_o sin_n offer_v it_o be_v to_o be_v burn_v as_o the_o world_n thereby_o signify_v shall_v be_v 4._o as_o for_o acceptance_n it_o be_v plain_a in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n that_o it_o be_v impossible_a the_o blood_n of_o bull_n etc._n etc._n shall_v do_v away_o sin_n but_o the_o acceptation_n value_n and_o virtue_n be_v in_o the_o sacrificer_n faith_n and_o hope_n expectation_n and_o affection_n to_o the_o one_o sacrifice_n signify_v by_o the_o incense_n and_o sweet_a odour_n offer_v on_o the_o golden_a altar_n viz._n the_o true_a high_a priest_n offer_v up_o himself_o outward_o once_o for_o all_o and_o inward_o often_o to_o every_o one_o q._n 101._o what_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o prophetical_a prophesying_n by_o what_o knowledge_n and_o spirit_n do_v the_o prophet_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n prophecy_n a._n 1._o in_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o word_n prophecy_n be_v not_o always_o restrain_v to_o future_a event_n nor_o be_v it_o in_o the_o new_a for_o as_o the_o prophet_n exhort_v to_o present_a duty_n dehort_v from_o prevail_a sin_n and_o on_o obedience_n or_o rebellion_n prophesy_v good_a or_o denounce_v evil_a so_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n prophecy_n be_v understand_v in_o the_o same_o fence_n viz._n to_o exhortation_n and_o monition_n as_o we_o read_v one_o pray_v
humble_a that_o sex_n who_o be_v the_o divide_a tincture_n be_v first_o in_o the_o transgression_n q._n 106._o how_o be_v god_n viz._n the_o word_n make_v flesh_n what_o have_v he_o assume_v from_o man_n a._n 1._o in_o the_o 75_o 81_o and_o 90_o answer_n and_o in_o the_o 15_o particular_n of_o the_o 21th_o chapter_n of_o the_o little_a treatise_n call_v consideration_n etc._n etc._n on_o the_o scope_n of_o jacob_n behmen_n much_o relate_n to_o the_o present_a enquiry_n be_v open_v yet_o it_o seem_v fit_a to_o say_v far_o viz._n 1._o that_o because_o man_n go_v into_o the_o three_o principle_n have_v subject_v he_o to_o the_o mortal_a bestial_a flesh_n in_o the_o wrath_n and_o curse_n if_o the_o word_n have_v not_o assume_v and_o be_v make_v flesh_n the_o plaster_n have_v not_o be_v as_o broad_a as_o the_o wound_n the_o elementary_a part_n viz._n that_o of_o the_o four_o element_n must_v for_o ever_o have_v remain_v captive_a in_o death_n and_o pass_v away_o with_o the_o melt_a and_o dissolution_n of_o they_o into_o their_o aether_n without_o recollection_n or_o resurrection_n 2._o at_o the_o same_o instant_n therefore_o of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n conception_n the_o word_n in_o or_o of_o the_o second_o principle_n be_v by_o the_o vehicle_n or_o medium_fw-la of_o the_o holy_a element_n conceive_v in_o the_o light_n of_o her_o life_n take_v she_o viz._n our_o eternal_a human_a soul_n and_o spirit_n or_o light_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n essence_n and_o both_o soul_n and_o spirit_n become_v as_o one_o in_o a_o eternal_a band_n with_o the_o word_n like_v as_o the_o masculine_a and_o feminine_a tincture_n unite_v in_o ordinary_a conception_n 3._o in_o the_o same_o moment_n also_o by_o the_o genuine_a right_n of_o nature_n as_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la of_o the_o two_o principle_n breathe_v out_o the_o three_o principle_n attract_v the_o power_n thereof_o for_o their_o manifestation_n and_o by_o the_o same_o immutable_a law_n as_o by_o which_o common_a fire_n attract_v air_n do_v this_o holy_a divine_a conception_n call_v to_o it_o the_o astral_a power_n and_o spirit_n and_o those_o for_o their_o associate_n bring_v as_o their_o house_n and_o clothing_n the_o four_o element_n be_v of_o the_o like_a necessity_n as_o the_o body_n of_o a_o live_a creature_n follow_v the_o head_n thus_o the_o word_n become_v flesh_n yet_o as_o incomprehensible_a not_o only_o to_o the_o flesh_n but_o also_o to_o the_o fall_v humane_a nature_n as_o the_o eternal_a soul_n be_v to_o the_o astral_a or_o as_o the_o astral_a spirit_n be_v to_o the_o dead_a earth_n 4_o but_o as_o true_o as_o the_o eternal_a humane_a soul_n and_o spirit_n the_o tincture_n the_o astral_a soul_n the_o animal_n spirit_n and_o sense_n and_o the_o elementary_a body_n or_o bulk_n compose_v and_o form_v one_o man_n so_o true_o do_v the_o word_n of_o the_o almighty_a son_n of_o god_n the_o virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n the_o disappear_v image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a humanity_n assume_v and_o unite_v with_o man_n humane_a soul_n spirit_n and_o tincture_n enter_v also_o into_o the_o astral_a vigour_n and_o power_n also_o enter_v and_o assume_v the_o elementary_a flesh_n and_o consecrat_v circumcise_v and_o hallow_v they_o and_o thus_o become_v one_o perfect_a complete_a person_n god_n and_o man._n 5._o the_o decay_n of_o the_o lung_n be_v hard_o to_o be_v restore_v because_o application_n thither_o be_v obstruct_v their_o porter_n so_o curious_o guard_v the_o entrance_n as_o that_o air_n only_o may_v have_v admission_n wherefore_o the_o wall_n be_v sometime_o break_a by_o inscition_n to_o send_v injection_n to_o the_o part_n impair_v though_o with_o great_a hazard_n but_o our_o almighty_a restorer_n have_v enter_v the_o whole_a man_n every_o crevice_n and_o secret_a of_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v all_o superficies_n a_o open_a field_n at_o noon_n day_n to_o the_o omniscience_n of_o gracious_a love_n 6._o when_o my_o dull_a spirit_n a_o little_a penetrate_v this_o 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forgive_a sin_n think_v it_o to_o be_v like_o verbal_a remission_n among_o man_n or_o at_o a_o bar_n of_o judgement_n 1._o one_o party_n pretend_v possession_n of_o the_o key_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n by_o succession_n to_o peter_n who_o himself_o have_v no_o promise_n of_o they_o but_o as_o he_o be_v one_o of_o the_o apostle_n which_o when_o it_o be_v perform_v be_v to_o he_o and_o the_o rest_n alike_o yet_o still_o that_o party_n plead_v prescription_n and_o say_v a_o form_n of_o word_n like_o a_o charm_n great_a sinner_n be_v tell_v they_o be_v pardon_v yet_o probable_o by_o such_o who_o be_v often_o great_a sinner_n than_o themselves_o 2._o another_o party_n less_o gross_a in_o word_n yet_o no_o less_o remiss_a in_o practice_n and_o conversation_n expect_v pardon_n of_o a_o age_n of_o sin_n by_o a_o deathbed_n pretend_a sorrow_n and_o word_n of_o hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n without_o any_o conformity_n all_o their_o life_n to_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n 3._o have_v the_o put_v sinful_a man_n into_o a_o bless_a state_n be_v so_o easy_a will_v the_o only_a beget_v son_n of_o god_n have_v take_v our_o disorder_a soul_n and_o vile_a bestial_a body_n bear_v the_o curse_n fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n encounter_v and_o be_v slay_v by_o death_n a_o shameful_a death_n pass_v through_o a_o sea_n of_o straits_n grief_n and_o pain_n exert_v a_o series_n of_o miraculous_a power_n no_o no._n 4._o man_n be_v estrange_v from_o god_n have_v lose_v his_o noble_a image_n be_v partly_o a_o devil_n and_o partly_o a_o beast_n it_o be_v then_o absolute_o necessary_a he_o who_o alone_o be_v mighty_a to_o save_v shall_v do_v all_o he_o do_v or_o man_n be_v past_o any_o help_n and_o all_o hope_n of_o restoration_n and_o pardon_n 5._o therefore_o do_v god_n become_v man_n the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n to_o appease_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o form_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n by_o enkindle_n divine_a light_n in_o they_o therewith_o also_o be_v man_n spirit_n which_o be_v like_o a_o phantasm_n or_o like_o a_o foolish_a night_n fire_n inflame_v with_o sacred_a love_n and_o man_n astral_a and_o elementary_a part_n be_v tincture_v into_o a_o due_a subjection_n to_o his_o more_o noble_a part_n as_o they_o to_o the_o divine_a 6._o thus_o the_o great_a captain_n enter_v through_o death_n to_o break_v the_o gate_n of_o it_o restore_v the_o virgin_n image_n in_o our_o humanity_n of_o himself_o he_o say_v john_n 17._o 19_o and_o for_o their_o sake_n sanctify_v i_o myself_o that_o they_o also_o may_v be_v sanctify_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n produce_v a_o mortify_n of_o self_n a_o rise_n in_o a_o new_a life_n a_o sacrifice_a every_o lust_n a_o love_n sickness_n to_o the_o lord_n a_o war_n with_o the_o enemy_n a_o heart_n break_a and_o melt_v a_o new_a tender_a one_o receive_v this_o be_v true_a gospel_n forgiveness_n q._n 108._o how_o be_v the_o unite_n of_o the_o deity_n and_o humanity_n in_o this_o become_a man_n a._n 1._o god_n create_v adam_n a_o image_n of_o the_o whole_a three_o principle_n both_o first_o and_o three_o full_o illustrate_v by_o the_o holy_a second_o principle_n yet_o be_v his_o very_a three_o principle_n of_o the_o holy_a paradisical_a element_n wherein_o be_v the_o pure_a modest_a chaste_a virgin_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n vouchsafe_v to_o man_n as_o his_o bride_n but_o neither_o be_v the_o virgin_n holy_a element_n nor_o paradise_n god_n but_o the_o virgin_n be_v the_o tincture_n of_o the_o light_n and_o the_o holy_a element_n the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n whence_o be_v adam_n and_o the_o angel_n 2._o these_o thing_n foreknow_v way_n be_v make_v to_o answer_v the_o divine_a secret_n seek_v after_o in_o this_o question_n and_o require_v the_o eye_n of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n as_o they_o stand_v in_o the_o
spiritual_a world_n which_o be_v open_a in_o some_o measure_n in_o all_o the_o humble_a holy_a one_o but_o to_o other_o though_o great_a proficient_n in_o knowledge_n if_o of_o old_a adam_n only_o i_o be_o dumb_a and_o these_o thing_n be_v idle_a speculation_n they_o be_v lock_v bolt_v seal_v 3._o but_o to_o the_o child_n of_o the_o kingdom_n it_o be_v answer_v the_o deity_n unite_v itself_o to_o the_o humanity_n in_o the_o holy_a part_n of_o the_o humanity_n in_o every_o of_o the_o three_o principle_n that_o be_v in_o the_o holy_a element_n where_o his_o three_o principle_n in_o his_o creation_n stand_v else_o can_v he_o not_o have_v rule_v over_o the_o siderial_a have_v he_o not_o be_v in_o their_o root_n for_o they_o but_o image_v the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a element_n and_o eternal_a nature_n or_o great_a mystery_n 4._o we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v so_o ignorant_a as_o to_o suppose_v the_o deity_n take_v into_o union_n our_o bestial_a part_n for_o we_o see_v in_o transmutation_n of_o metal_n the_o dross_n or_o rust_n be_v not_o affect_v with_o the_o tincture_n the_o regenerate_a new_a man_n feel_v while_o we_o be_v present_a in_o the_o body_n we_o be_v absent_a from_o the_o lord_n 5._o the_o infinite_a deity_n or_o heart_n of_o god_n the_o second_o principle_n of_o love_n creat_v nothing_o be_v himself_o the_o end_n of_o nature_n viz._n as_o out_o of_o himself_o for_o he_o be_v the_o perfect_a summit_n of_o all_o yet_o do_v comprehend_v all_o penetrate_v all_o only_o the_o perverse_a will_n blindfold_v itself_o 6._o but_o though_o the_o holy_a love_n principle_n or_o deity_n creat_v nothing_o as_o neither_o do_v the_o outward_a sun_n generate_v any_o substance_n out_o of_o its_o own_o pure_a body_n but_o further_v pre-existent_a matter_n yet_o because_o man_n have_v estrange_v himself_o both_o from_o the_o holy_a element_n and_o virgin_n of_o purity_n who_o be_v his_o image_n be_v the_o tincture_n of_o the_o light_n as_o himself_o be_v the_o express_a image_n of_o the_o father_n therefore_o do_v the_o for_o ever_o bless_a deity_n to_o the_o eternal_a admiration_n of_o humane_a nature_n and_o of_o the_o angelical_a world_n unite_v himself_o in_o the_o holy_a element_n which_o be_v his_o heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o in_o the_o virgin_n of_o wisdom_n the_o spouse_n of_o the_o soul_n unto_o miserable_a fall_v blind_a distress_a humane_a nature_n 7._o hereby_o meeken_v the_o rage_n and_o disorder_n of_o the_o darken_a soul_n illuminate_v the_o unsettle_a spirit_n and_o understanding_n and_o tincture_v the_o very_a siderial_a soul_n or_o astral_a spirit_n or_o man_n extend_v also_o his_o abyss_n of_o infinite_a grace_n to_o the_o very_a elementary_a body_n as_o aaron_n precious_a oil_n run_v down_o to_o the_o hem_v of_o his_o vesture_n q._n 109._o how_o do_v christ_n become_v bear_v of_o mary_n to_o this_o world_n without_o prejudice_n to_o her_o virginity_n how_o can_v she_o after_o the_o birth_n remain_v still_o a_o virgin_n a._n 1._o this_o pure_a virgin_n conception_n may_v show_v all_o who_o be_v not_o wilful_o blind_a what_o adam_n exchange_n of_o pure_a virgin_n love_n and_o modesty_n for_o lust_n in_o the_o divide_a property_n be_v i_o refer_v to_o the_o 54._o 61_o 62_o 63_o and_o 65._o answer_n studious_o shun_v recital_n of_o thing_n write_v in_o any_o of_o they_o how_o pertinent_a soever_o hereunto_o 2._o the_o virginity_n of_o mary_n remain_v entire_a after_o the_o conception_n and_o birth_n of_o the_o lord_n 1._o for_o it_o may_v be_v consider_v that_o this_o most_o admirable_a condescension_n 1._o be_v a_o work_n begin_v and_o perfect_v by_o infinite_a divine_a love_n on_o the_o one_o part_n and_o holy_a awe_n and_o profound_a humility_n on_o the_o other_o more_o above_o wanton_a lust_n than_o do_v the_o celestial_a ray_n excel_v the_o foul_a kitchen_n fire_n in_o purity_n 3._o obscure_o figure_v by_o some_o eminent_o holy_a man_n who_o be_v the_o child_n of_o old_a age_n such_o as_o isaac_n and_o other_o after_o long_a barrenness_n so_o be_v joseph_n give_v to_o rachel_n and_o other_o after_o wrestle_a with_o god_n by_o prayer_n as_o samuel_n to_o hanna_n and_o john_n the_o baptist_n give_v to_o elizabeth_n who_o seem_v to_o be_v proverbial_o call_v barren_a now_o in_o the_o holy_a parent_n of_o such_o the_o wantonness_n of_o fleshly_a lust_n be_v wither_v which_o in_o the_o virgin_n mary_n have_v not_o be_v excite_v 4._o let_v it_o be_v consider_v that_o the_o access_n of_o increase_n of_o homogeneous_a virtue_n and_o 2._o power_n do_v not_o nor_o can_v weaken_v impair_v or_o lessen_v the_o vigour_n of_o the_o property_n it_o have_v as_o 1._o in_o a_o house_n where_o burn_v a_o common_a fire_n the_o hot_a sun_n and_o season_n 1._o make_v the_o heat_n more_o ardent_a though_o that_o fire_n less_o penetrate_a and_o scald_a or_o 2._o into_o a_o room_n where_o burn_v a_o blink_a candle_n or_o other_o small_a light_n a_o beam_n of_o the_o sun_n enter_v make_v the_o place_n more_o lustrous_a though_o that_o faint_a light_n less_o luminous_a and_o 3._o pure_a water_n pour_v into_o water_n somewhat_o foul_a make_v 3._o it_o not_o less_o but_o more_o pure_a 5._o thus_o the_o holy_a element_n feed_v the_o life_n of_o mary_n regenerate_v soul_n and_o in_o the_o same_o pure_a element_n the_o virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n be_v the_o tincture_n of_o the_o light_n and_o spouse_n of_o jesus_n christ._n in_o the_o same_o pure_a element_n with_o that_o pure_a virginity_n of_o god_n wisdom_n the_o infinite_a holy_a second_o principle_n the_o son_n of_o god_n take_v for_o a_o eternal_a propriety_n the_o essence_n of_o mary_n humanity_n and_o do_v of_o all_o form_v one_o divine_a and_o humane_a holy_a one_o holy_a thing_n holy_a child_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o this_o can_v no_o more_o detract_v or_o impeach_v her_o virginity_n than_o the_o elixir_n put_v into_o common_a wine_n or_o water_n can_v debase_v and_o debilitate_v it_o and_o decline_v it_o towards_o the_o disesteem_a and_o inefficacy_n of_o common_a cold_a water_n q._n 110._o why_o do_v christ_n walk_v or_o converse_v thirty_o year_n upon_o the_o earth_n before_o he_o take_v or_o enter_v upon_o his_o office_n why_o do_v he_o increase_v in_o age_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o man_n see_v he_o be_v god_n himself_o and_o need_v no_o grow_a or_o increase_v a._n 1._o infinite_a wisdom_n see_v thirty_o year_n neither_o more_o nor_o less_o than_o necessary_a wherein_o complete_a obedience_n may_v actual_o be_v render_v by_o the_o second_o adam_n to_o all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o righteous_a law_n break_v by_o the_o first_o and_o all_o this_o before_o the_o lord_n take_v his_o office_n 2._o for_o in_o these_o thirty_o year_n the_o ten_o form_n of_o fire_n in_o the_o active_a life_n signify_v by_o time_n the_o ten_o generation_n begin_v in_o sem_fw-mi and_o end_n in_o abraham_n have_v their_o perfect_a work_n three_o time_n because_o as_o man_n have_v miserable_o estrange_v his_o life_n form_n by_o actual_a transgression_n in_o every_o of_o the_o three_o principle_n so_o according_o do_v the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v now_o also_o the_o son_n of_o man_n gracious_o travel_v with_o his_o which_o be_v our_o life_n form_n and_o in_o and_o through_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n by_o the_o several_a step_n of_o the_o ten_o form_n of_o fire_n in_o the_o active_a liâ—e_z 3._o bring_v thereby_o the_o first_o second_o and_o three_o principle_n which_o be_v stray_v from_o the_o will_n of_o the_o liberty_n as_o the_o first_o of_o the_o ten_o be_v figure_v by_o sem_fw-mi and_o introduce_v the_o humanity_n through_o the_o desire_n anguish_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n into_o the_o ten_o that_o be_v into_o the_o holy_a flesh_n and_o paradisical_a or_o angelical_a world_n figure_v by_o abraham_n 4._o thus_o joseph_n the_o type_n of_o this_o glorious_a thirty_o year_n wherein_o be_v fulfil_v 46._o all_o righteousness_n endure_v bondage_n and_o a_o series_n of_o sorrow_n and_o when_o he_o be_v thirty_o year_n old_a stand_v before_o pharaoh_n and_o be_v put_v into_o office_n next_o unto_o he_o 5._o david_n also_o another_o type_n of_o this_o after_o pass_v many_o tire_a hardship_n and_o almost_o 4._o invincible_a difficulty_n and_o hazard_n be_v at_o the_o same_o age_n of_o thirty_o year_n crown_v king_n this_o be_v represent_v again_o by_o david_n thirty_o worthy_n and_o three_o more_o honourable_a than_o the_o rest_n figure_n the_o year_n after_o the_o lord_n take_v his_o office_n 6._o noah_n ark_n and_o solomon_n temple_n be_v each_o thirty_o cubit_n high_a point_v we_o 2._o these_o thirty_o year_n now_o for_o answer_v to_o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o question_n why_o christ_n do_v increase_v in_o age_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o man_n etc._n etc._n 7._o this_o signify_v and_o point_v out_o to_o we_o his_o
process_n and_o pass_v from_o one_o part_n of_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n which_o he_o fulfil_v into_o another_o to_o fulfil_v that_o as_o the_o ark_n be_v gradual_o build_v and_o the_o temple_n erect_v cubit_n after_o cubit_n 8._o joseph_n and_o david_n have_v first_o a_o youthful_a privacy_n and_o then_o severe_a figure_n give_v they_o to_o bear_v sometime_o to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v give_v up_o and_o lose_v and_o again_o pass_v that_o almost_o swallow_v up_o of_o another_o thus_o also_o be_v the_o christian_a teach_v to_o add_v unto_o faith_n patience_n experience_n etc._n etc._n 9_o the_o lord_n process_n from_o state_n to_o state_n be_v the_o epitome_n of_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o eternal_a power_n the_o liberty_n of_o the_o will_n flow_v into_o a_o desire_a thence_o into_o sharp_a attract_v thence_o into_o anguish_n thence_o into_o the_o eternal_a nature_n etc._n etc._n through_o all_o the_o form_n of_o fire_n to_o the_o 10_o or_o crown_n and_o punctum_fw-la of_o sol._n 10._o as_o out_o of_o the_o anguish_v of_o the_o first_o principle_n be_v generate_v the_o love_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o second_o which_o the_o christian_a feel_v and_o the_o search_a mind_n see_v in_o every_o very_o outward_a power_n now_o for_o that_o the_o subsequent_a question_n will_v lead_v to_o inquire_v into_o the_o admirable_a process_n of_o the_o lord_n humble_v and_o empty_v himself_o what_o be_v write_v may_v suffice_v to_o this_o answer_n q._n 111._o why_o do_v christ_n suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v baptise_a by_o john_n with_o water_n whereas_o he_o himself_o be_v both_o the_o baptism_n and_o baptizer_n which_o shall_v baptise_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n a._n this_o question_n make_v john_n the_o baptist_n add_v i_o have_v need_n to_o be_v baptise_a of_o thou_o to_o which_o the_o lord_n answer_v suffer_v it_o to_o be_v so_o now_o for_o thus_o it_o become_v we_o to_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n for_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o law_n by_o take_v man_n fall_a nature_n on_o he_o have_v so_o far_o make_v himself_o subject_a to_o it_o as_o that_o he_o must_v fulfil_v it_o and_o that_o thereby_o he_o may_v introduce_v into_o the_o humanity_n a_o suitable_a will_n of_o walk_v agreeable_o to_o it_o find_v baptism_n part_n of_o that_o righteousness_n 2._o and_o yet_o in_o moses_n according_a to_o the_o letter_n yea_o until_o john_n be_v no_o mention_n of_o it_o in_o express_a word_n only_o the_o apostle_n make_v this_o baptism_n to_o be_v mean_v by_o their_o pass_v 2._o through_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o under_o the_o cloud_n 3._o christ_n jesus_n by_o take_v on_o he_o fall_v man_n nature_n take_v on_o he_o that_o which_o stand_v and_o consist_v in_o and_o of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o every_o of_o the_o three_o principle_n in_o the_o fain_a adam_n be_v deprave_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o baptism_n 4._o the_o first_o principle_n or_o soul_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o the_o baptism_n of_o repentance_n from_o 14._o dead_a work_n for_o man_n soul_n have_v stray_v image_v in_o it_o the_o dead_a out-birth_n which_o be_v dead_a to_o it_o the_o second_o need_v the_o baptism_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v faith_n in_o or_o towards_o god_n which_o be_v it_o john_n mean_v when_o he_o say_v i_o have_v need_n to_o be_v baptise_a of_o thou_o the_o three_o or_o aâ—â—ral_n and_o elementary_a man_n of_o the_o out-birth_n need_v the_o outward_a baptism_n which_o outward_a be_v as_o a_o medium_fw-la to_o the_o other_o 5._o and_o we_o find_v all_o three_o in_o one_o breath_n orderly_o by_o the_o author_n to_o the_o hebrew_n 2._o viz._n not_o lay_v again_o etc._n etc._n 1._o repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n 2._o faith_n towards_o god_n 3_o the_o doctrine_n of_o baptism_n thus_o stand_v the_o principle_n in_o the_o regenerate_v man._n 6._o and_o as_o the_o sea_n be_v the_o instrument_n to_o cover_v the_o enemy_n for_o his_o destruction_n and_o the_o cloud_n cover_v the_o israelite_n for_o their_o defence_n so_o the_o outward_a baptism_n show_v we_o the_o bury_n of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o wash_n and_o arise_v of_o the_o new_a man._n 7._o in_o the_o first_o sense_n we_o be_v defend_v from_o the_o oppress_a disorder_n of_o the_o old_a man_n shut_v up_o in_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o in_o the_o other_o we_o be_v restore_v by_o the_o rise_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n in_o the_o new_a man_n which_o be_v the_o first_o resurrection_n teach_v the_o song_n of_o moses_n and_o of_o the_o lamb._n 8._o and_o though_o the_o siderial_a man_n comprehend_v not_o what_o be_v do_v to_o it_o yet_o see_v it_o share_v in_o the_o disobedience_n it_o be_v bury_v by_o the_o baptism_n of_o water_n see_v also_o it_o shall_v share_v in_o the_o resurrection_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n it_o must_v be_v wash_v in_o baptism_n 9_o thus_o see_v we_o why_o christ_n suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v baptise_a with_o water_n as_o in_o the_o question_n be_v demand_v also_o why_o all_o his_o servant_n under_o the_o evangelical_n administration_n be_v to_o do_v it_o not_o only_o as_o a_o litteral_n but_o also_o as_o a_o foundation_n duty_n q._n 112._o wherefore_o must_v christ_n after_o his_o baptism_n he_o tempt_v forty_o day_n in_o the_o wilderness_n what_o do_v it_o mean_a that_o a_o god-man_n shall_v be_v tempt_v and_o why_o must_v the_o devil_n tempt_v he_o before_o he_o begin_v his_o work_n of_o wonder_n a._n 1._o adam_n be_v tempt_v and_o fall_v in_o it_o and_o his_o fâ—ll_n open_v a_o door_n in_o the_o humane_a nature_n through_o which_o the_o tempter_n enter_v for_o his_o first_o principle_n be_v draw_v by_o the_o form_n whereof_o it_o be_v compound_v into_o a_o adverse_a will_n against_o the_o meekness_n and_o resignation_n so_o that_o the_o tempter_n enter_v the_o breach_n widen_v it_o and_o the_o three_o principle_n which_o man_n image_v in_o his_o soul_n be_v the_o kingdom_n whereof_o the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n be_v a_o god_n 2._o the_o devil_n use_v the_o passive_a power_n of_o the_o outworld_n in_o themselves_o good_a to_o his_o direful_a machination_n and_o other_o power_n which_o by_o their_o be_v separate_a and_o in_o that_o respect_n in_o themselves_o evil_a be_v as_o tool_n ready_a make_v wherewith_o to_o exercise_v as_o far_o as_o his_o chain_n reach_v fatal_a design_n to_o bring_v tragedy_n on_o place_n and_o person_n 3._o and_o all_o man_n who_o intellect_n the_o remain_v of_o their_o second_o principle_n be_v confine_v in_o the_o limit_n either_o of_o their_o disorder_a first_o or_o three_o principle_n how_o politic_a speculative_o penetrate_v seem_o wise_a or_o rigorous_o superstitious_a soever_o be_v all_o yet_o vassal_n drudge_n and_o ear-bored_a slave_n to_o the_o wicked_a one_o at_o his_o will_n 4._o but_o where_o ingenious_a nature_n simple_o follow_v its_o own_o dictate_v as_o undebauched_a childhood_n or_o youth_n that_o intellect_n be_v little_a serviceable_a to_o the_o hellish_a power_n even_o as_o the_o outward_a sun_n and_o moon_n be_v little_a useful_a to_o they_o 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purity_n of_o his_o conception_n be_v quite_o another_o principle_n too_o deep_a by_o far_o for_o he_o may_v conceive_v hope_n of_o like_a success_n as_o he_o have_v against_o eve_n who_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o virgin_n and_o the_o lord_n be_v make_v of_o a_o virgin_n but_o the_o lord_n say_v the_o tempter_n come_v but_o have_v nothing_o in_o i_o 7._o now_o that_o the_o process_n of_o temptation_n shall_v succeed_v the_o baptism_n of_o the_o lord_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o new_a man_n advances_n in_o the_o way_n of_o obedience_n be_v a_o time_n of_o holy_a fear_n care_n and_o humble_v the_o soul_n it_o be_v the_o more_o not_o the_o less_o liable_a to_o various_a 18._o multiply_v terrible_a temptation_n and_o in_o that_o the_o lord_n be_v tempt_v he_o be_v able_a to_o succour_v they_o that_o be_v tempt_v
ghost_n and_o the_o virgin_n mary_n therefore_o be_v it_o that_o when_o the_o lord_n do_v shed_v his_o blood_n for_o mankind_n he_o be_v true_o say_v to_o pour_v out_o his_o soul_n that_o blood_n be_v the_o chariot_n of_o his_o soul_n also_o out_o of_o his_o side_n pierce_v by_o the_o spear_n come_v water_n the_o signifier_n and_o chariot_n of_o his_o meek_a pure_a spirit_n of_o dear_a love_n and_o purity_n as_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o soul_n unite_v unto_o the_o infinite_a spirit_n of_o love_n 9_o when_o therefore_o this_o water_n and_o this_o blood_n fall_v to_o the_o earth_n the_o divine_a power_n be_v in_o and_o with_o it_o cause_v the_o earth_n to_o tremble_v the_o rock_n to_o rend_v from_o their_o dark_a coagulation_n the_o grave_n as_o prison_n to_o open_v for_o the_o captivate_a power_n which_o the_o salitter_n from_o the_o fall_n of_o the_o angel_n sustain_v and_o be_v invade_v withal_o cause_v rocky_a coagulation_n and_o the_o curse_n and_o death_n by_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n cast_v the_o earth_n into_o a_o deadly_a stupor_n and_o sterility_n be_v as_o it_o be_v dismay_v break_v enfeeble_v by_o the_o holy_a power_n come_v on_o it_o 10._o this_o can_v not_o be_v conceal_v but_o as_o jordan_n flee_v from_o eliah_n mantle_n the_o grave_n cease_v to_o be_v prison_n open_v their_o door_n the_o joint_n and_o cement_n of_o the_o rock_n be_v loose_v and_o they_o cleave_v asunder_o and_o the_o drowsy_a earth_n awaken_v and_o tremble_v 11._o for_o as_o the_o wrath_n have_v shut_v up_o the_o divine_a power_n in_o the_o creation_n in_o death_n in_o a_o inactivity_n or_o obscurity_n so_o the_o divine_a love_n have_v by_o his_o conquest_n over_o death_n on_o the_o cross_n with_o irresistible_a may_v and_o puissance_n open_v the_o door_n break_v the_o chain_n and_o proclaim_v the_o acceptable_a year_n lead_v captivity_n captive_n q._n 126._o what_o do_v the_o darkness_n signify_v which_o at_o that_o time_n come_v over_o all_o nature_n a._n 1._o the_o root_n of_o five_o of_o the_o other_o seven_o planet_n be_v the_o sun_n but_o saturn_n have_v a_o distinct_a centre_n now_o the_o sun_n be_v out_o of_o the_o magical_a spiritual_a fire_n and_o light_a world_n and_o that_o world_n fountain_n be_v the_o incomprehensible_a power_n of_o the_o father_n property_n and_o the_o inaccessible_a light_n of_o the_o son_n property_n and_o the_o spiritual_a world_n be_v figure_v image_v represent_v actuate_v and_o express_v by_o the_o sun_n and_o saturn_n especial_o by_o the_o sun_n as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o nature_n god_n 2._o and_o therefore_o as_o if_o you_o stop_v the_o efflux_n of_o a_o fountain_n the_o stream_n cease_v or_o if_o the_o sap_n be_v obstruct_v the_o fruit_n soon_o feel_v the_o defect_n or_o if_o you_o withdraw_v the_o face_n from_o before_o a_o look_a glass_n the_o glass_n retain_v not_o but_o lose_v it_o thus_o be_v it_o that_o the_o out-birth_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v overcast_v cease_v its_o lustre_n at_o the_o instant_n of_o the_o lord_n passion_n 3._o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o it_o be_v 1._o that_o as_o adam_n depart_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a 1._o day_n into_o the_o temporary_a darkness_n so_o do_v temporary_a darkness_n here_o shoulder_n out_o or_o exclude_v the_o day_n and_o as_o adam_n exchange_v a_o bless_a repose_n exact_a order_n perfect_a peace_n and_o 2._o sweet_a rest_n for_o a_o state_n of_o enmity_n horror_n torment_n and_o death_n so_o now_o do_v the_o lord_n enter_v into_o the_o death_n enmity_n etc._n etc._n to_o pass_v we_o through_o into_o life_n and_o rest._n again_o as_o adam_n go_v out_o of_o the_o holy_a first_o and_o second_o principle_n in_o to_o the_o bestial_a 3._o separate_a profane_a out-birth_n so_o do_v the_o same_o out-birth_n pass_v now_o into_o death_n and_o impotence_n discover_v itself_o thereby_o to_o be_v only_o a_o shadow_n their_o order_n and_o beauty_n borrow_a and_o dependent_a whole_o on_o the_o internal_a world_n and_o that_o no_o creature_n world_n or_o angel_n have_v a_o selfsufficiency_n so_o lest_o of_o all_o have_v this_o which_o be_v but_o a_o picture_n of_o eternal_a thing_n it_o also_o signify_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n invade_v the_o second_o or_o out-breathed_n 4._o holy_a life_n prevail_v to_o the_o shut_n up_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n yet_o that_o after_o three_o hour_n viz._n from_o the_o six_o to_o the_o nine_o viz._n after_o a_o threefold_a domination_n in_o and_o over_o the_o fall_a humanity_n the_o soul_n the_o spirit_n and_o the_o astral_a or_o elementary_a man_n make_v the_o divine_a man_n â—ry_o out_o and_o plead_v that_o it_o also_o may_v not_o be_v forsake_v straightway_o upon_o a_o second_o cry_n and_o a_o resignation_n make_v viz._n the_o second_o principle_n out-breathed_a image_n enter_v death_n and_o strike_v it_o dead_a then_o the_o internal_a light_n figure_v by_o the_o outward_a rise_v again_o q._n 127._o why_o do_v christ_n in_o his_o death_n commend_v his_o soul_n into_o his_o father_n hand_n what_o be_v the_o hand_n of_o god_n a._n 1._o as_o previous_a to_o this_o answer_v it_o must_v be_v inquire_v 1._o what_o may_v be_v understand_v by_o soul_n in_o general_n then_o what_o by_o this_o most_o holy_a one_o 2._o what_o various_a acceptation_n we_o read_v concern_v the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o come_v to_o the_o direct_a answer_n 1._o soul_n in_o general_n be_v 1._o sometime_o intend_v the_o eternal_a soul_n distinct_a 23._o from_o spirit_n and_o body_n 2._o sometime_o it_o mean_v the_o body_n distinct_a from_o both_o soul_n and_o spirit_n 20._o 3._o sometime_o it_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n distinct_a from_o the_o body_n 4._o sometime_o it_o extend_v to_o the_o take_n in_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o of_o the_o most_o holy_a 5._o soul_n spirit_n and_o body_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o yield_v up_o himself_o whole_o unto_o his_o father_n be_v as_o a_o whole_a burn_a offering_n or_o lamb_n without_o spot_n sacrifice_v as_o the_o one_o alone_a once_o for_o all_o and_o for_o ever_o entire_a sacrifice_n and_o altar_n also_o and_o incense_n full_o make_v atonement_n and_o enter_v once_o and_o thenceforth_o eternal_o into_o the_o holy_a of_o â—olies_n 2._o thus_o as_o the_o true_a high_a priest_n he_o enter_v the_o most_o holy_a place_n bring_v in_o a_o new_a priesthood_n of_o another_o tribe_n viz._n not_o of_o levi_n but_o of_o judah_n also_o another_o order_n not_o of_o aaron_n but_o of_o melchizedeck_v by_o change_n of_o the_o priesthood_n change_v also_o the_o law_n of_o direct_a necessity_n put_v a_o period_n to_o figure_n as_o the_o daily_a sacrifice_n the_o anniversary_n enter_v of_o the_o highpriest_n into_o the_o holy_a place_n but_o rend_v the_o veil_n etc._n etc._n 3._o of_o all_o which_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n as_o that_o they_o be_v most_o immediate_o concern_v to_o know_v do_v copious_o inculcate_v and_o convince_v 2._o what_o may_v be_v understand_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o father_n here_o speak_v of_o 46._o 1._o sometime_o it_o mean_v his_o mighty_a power_n irresistible_a strength_n etc._n etc._n 2._o sometime_o be_v signify_v by_o it_o his_o infinite_a omniscience_n and_o omnipresence_n 3._o sometime_o be_v intend_v his_o most_o wise_a and_o gracious_a order_n and_o providence_n 28._o 4._o sometime_o it_o speak_v his_o most_o love_a merciful_a careful_a preservation_n and_o 3._o shield_v of_o his_o child_n 4._o in_o serious_a view_n of_o all_o which_o the_o father_n hand_n whereinto_o the_o lord_n jesus_n bequeath_v his_o soul_n spirit_n and_o body_n may_v not_o only_o be_v take_v in_o all_o these_o acceptation_n but_o a_o infinite_o more_o vast_a comprehension_n than_o all_o creature_n saint_n or_o angel_n can_v fathom_v or_o enumerate_v 5._o now_o to_o the_o answer_n itself_o be_v it_o know_v that_o the_o dear_a and_o only_o eternal_a son_n of_o the_o dear_a eternal_a love_n of_o the_o father_n have_v give_v his_o disciple_n and_o all_o his_o purchase_a holy_a one_o his_o peace_n for_o their_o incomparable_a privilege_n as_o the_o legacy_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o peace_n by_o testament_n to_o the_o end_n it_o may_v never_o be_v frustrate_v ratify_v it_o by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o testator_n give_v himself_o up_o whole_o at_o once_o enter_v into_o death_n who_o himself_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o breathe_v his_o last_o cry_n and_o groan_n into_o the_o bosom_n or_o hand_n of_o his_o everliving_a infinitely-loving_a omnipresent_v father_n and_o thus_o through_o death_n re_fw-mi introduce_v life_n into_o the_o humane_a nature_n 6._o and_o be_v it_o ask_v why_o it_o be_v answer_v who_o but_o the_o whole_a father_n can_v receive_v the_o whole_a son_n who_o less_o than_o the_o infinite_a first_o principle_n can_v receive_v the_o infinite_a second_o principle_n for_o thou_o
tâ—e_v humane_a soul_n as_o it_o be_v derive_v from_o mary_n be_v finite_a yet_o as_o he_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o seminal_a substance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v infinite_a be_v whole_o so_o unite_v to_o the_o infinity_o 7._o behold_v and_o sink_v down_o and_o drown_v thyself_o oh_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o sweet_a ocean_n of_o this_o free_a master_n piece_n of_o matchless_a love_n see_v the_o height_n depth_n length_n and_o breadth_n know-worth_n what_o pass_v knowledge_n conception_n comprehension_n make_v thy_o heart_n the_o footstool_n of_o it_o thy_o soul_n a_o sacrifice_n to_o it_o thy_o spirit_n the_o amaze_a witness_n of_o it_o thy_o mind_n and_o thought_n the_o waiter_n on_o it_o thy_o tongue_n and_o pen_n the_o trumpet_n of_o it_o let_v heaven_n and_o earth_n adore_v it_o let_v time_n and_o eternity_n record_v it_o let_v hell_n and_o the_o child_n of_o pride_n tremble_v at_o it_o but_o let_v the_o humble_a man_n and_o break_a bone_n inherit_v inhabit_v and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o for_o ever_o q._n 128._o why_o do_v some_o convert_n and_o turn_v again_o when_o they_o see_v what_o be_v do_v at_o the_o die_a of_o christ_n and_o the_o high-priest_n not_o why_o must_v they_o be_v blind_a and_o harden_v as_o to_o this_o work_n a._n 1._o by_o the_o high-priest_n be_v mean_v he_o that_o be_v such_o and_o those_o ruler_n of_o most_o eminence_n assist_v and_o concur_v with_o he_o this_o question_n be_v double_a viz._n why_o some_o do_v convert_v and_o why_o such_o as_o the_o high_a priest_n etc._n etc._n do_v not_o that_o some_o do_v as_o the_o centurion_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 27._o â—4_n seeing_z that_o which_o be_v do_v fear_v great_o say_v true_o this_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n luke_n 2d_o 47._o 4â—_n and_o luke_n record_v that_o the_o centurion_n and_o all_o the_o people_n see_v etc._n etc._n glorify_a god_n and_o all_o the_o people_n smite_v their_o breast_n and_o depart_a 2._o for_o their_o dark_a centre_n be_v terrify_v the_o stir_v by_o remorse_n and_o compassion_n with_o and_o unto_o so_o patient_a and_o innocent_a a_o lamb_n and_o that_o stir_v move_v on_o by_o conviction_n to_o great_a grief_n sorrow_n and_o mourning_n beget_v love_n and_o the_o love_n enkindle_v the_o holy_a light_n of_o the_o second_o divine_a principle_n of_o which_o number_n it_o be_v say_v longinus_n be_v who_o with_o his_o spear_n pierce_v the_o lord_n bless_a side_n 3._o but_o in_o the_o high-priest_n etc._n etc._n the_o dark_a zeal_n have_v like_o fire_n drink_v up_o the_o meek_a water_n of_o tenderness_n and_o compassion_n so_o that_o the_o light_n can_v not_o enkindle_v but_o they_o remain_v a_o dark_a fire_n for_o it_o be_v manifest_a they_o by_o their_o impetuous_a lust_a proud_a grasp_a for_o grandeur_n and_o rule_n and_o their_o gripe_n after_o heap_v up_o abundance_n of_o the_o outward_a principle_n have_v by_o covetousness_n like_o greedy_a dog_n or_o swine_n form_v their_o very_a soul_n according_a to_o the_o four_o auguish_n of_o 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as_o do_v a_o garment_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 1._o 10_o 11_o 12._o and_o though_o no_o history_n scarce_o record_v any_o who_o mock_v at_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n yet_o be_v it_o prophesy_v 2_o pet._n 3._o 3_o 4._o that_o in_o the_o last_o day_n scoffer_n shall_v come_v even_o at_o that_o which_o will_v then_o be_v at_o the_o door_n say_v where_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o his_o come_n etc._n etc._n for_o such_o man_n lust_n bias_n they_o to_o abuse_v god_n long-suffering_a ver_fw-la 9_o who_o be_v not_o willing_a that_o any_o shall_v perish_v but_o that_o all_o shall_v come_v to_o repentance_n ezek._n 18._o 31._o 32._o 2_o pet._n 3._o 10._o and_o it_o be_v tell_v
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it_o spring_v up_o in_o heaven_n and_o the_o light_n will_v generate_v itself_o in_o the_o sweet-water_n and_o there_o will_v be_v a_o bright_a shine_a heavenly_a body_n where_o god_n be_v 8._o but_o be_v the_o first_o three_o quality_n be_v benumb_v in_o death_n they_o remain_v a_o dark_a eternal_a prison_n god_n wrath._n death_n and_o hell_n a_o source_n of_o torment_n not_o evil_a that_o the_o three_o quality_n be_v reprobate_v even_o to_o the_o innermost_a but_o only_o the_o outward_a palpable_a body_n and_o therein_o the_o outward_a hellish_a 9_o thus_o be_v see_v how_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o of_o hell_n hang_v one_o to_o another_o as_o one_o body_n and_o yet_o the_o one_o comprehend_v not_o the_o other_o but_o the_o heat_n light_z love_n and_o souâ—d_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o second_o birth_n make_v the_o outward_a movable_n and_o in_o the_o inward_a stand_v the_o sound_n of_o god_n word_n which_o see_v it_o rise_v up_o through_o the_o astringent_a bitter_a death_n and_o generate_v a_o body_n in_o the_o half-dead_a water_n that_o body_n be_v therefore_o evil_a and_o good_a which_o may_v thus_o be_v demonstrate_v 10._o one_o take_v a_o surfeit_n by_o any_o mortiferous_a herb_n water_n or_o unwholesome_a demonstrate_v flesh_n let_v the_o same_o kind_n of_o water_n herb_n or_o flesh_n be_v distil_v or_o burn_v whereby_o the_o outward_a poison_n which_o stand_v in_o death_n be_v go_v the_o astral_a vigour_n remain_v that_o dead_a body_n be_v go_v wherewith_o if_o good_a treacle_n be_v mix_v which_o hold_v captive_a the_o wrath_n in_o the_o astral_a birth_n and_o give_v it_o the_o sick_a in_o warm_a drink_n then_o operate_v the_o innermost_a birth_n which_o have_v disease_v the_o person_n and_o cure_v whereby_o be_v see_v that_o the_o power_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n wrestle_v in_o the_o dead_a earth_n in_o anguish_n but_o can_v bud_v till_o the_o death_n be_v sever_v which_o hang_v to_o it_o for_o the_o wrath_n be_v the_o life_n of_o death_n and_o of_o the_o devil_n wherein_o stand_v their_o corporeal_a body_n or_o be_v for_o the_o dead_a birth_n or_o geniture_n be_v their_o eternal_a house_n chap._n xxii_o after_o other_o thing_n in_o this_o chapter_n be_v the_o seven_o time_n refine_v of_o silver_n and_o 533._o especial_o gold_n till_o it_o become_v triumph_v chap._n xxiii_o 1._o the_o earnest_n and_o severe_a birth_n or_o geniture_n out_o of_o which_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n 342._o hell_n and_o death_n be_v come_v to_o be_v have_v be_v from_o eternity_n in_o god_n but_o not_o accensible_a nor_o elevable_a not_o kindle_v or_o domineer_a without_o which_o severe_a birth_n will_v be_v neither_o god_n life_n nor_o heaven_n angel_n nor_o creature_n the_o gate_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n 555._o 2._o the_o whole_a birth_n of_o the_o heaven_n of_o all_o heaven_n this_o world_n the_o place_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o of_o all_o creature_n and_o whatever_o can_v be_v think_v of_o all_o that_o together_o be_v god_n the_o father_n and_o in_o every_o the_o least_o circle_n imaginable_a be_v the_o whole_a birth_n of_o god_n perfect_o perpetual_o and_o irresistable_o but_o if_o in_o a_o creature_n or_o place_n the_o light_n trinity_n be_v extinguish_v there_o be_v the_o austere_a birth_n which_o lie_v hide_v in_o the_o light_n in_o the_o innermost_a kernel_n 3._o the_o second_o person_n be_v the_o light_n which_o be_v continual_o generate_v out_o of_o all_o the_o power_n and_o enlighten_v again_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o father_n a_o instance_n whereof_o be_v in_o the_o kindle_a fire_n in_o this_o world_n the_o innate_a son_n be_v the_o meek_a joy_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o father_n now_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n be_v equal_o great_a the_o one_o can_v not_o be_v without_o the_o other_o if_o the_o jew_n turk_n and_o heathen_a will_v convert_v the_o light_n will_v rise_v up_o in_o they_o glorious_o 4._o the_o three_o person_n be_v the_o move_a spirit_n of_o life_n thus_o there_o be_v one_o god_n and_o three_o distinct_a person_n neither_o of_o they_o can_v comprehend_v withhold_v or_o fathom_v the_o original_a of_o the_o other_o 5._o if_o any_o will_v be_v saint_n and_o not_o devil_n let_v they_o generate_v in_o the_o meek_a holy_a be_v law_n of_o god_n else_o they_o shall_v eternal_o generate_v in_o the_o austere_a severe_a geniture_n oâ—_n god_n wrath._n but_o the_o deity_n be_v a_o very_a simple_a pure_a meek_a love_v quieâ—_n unanimous_a be_v through_o which_o the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o innermost_a birth_n can_v never_o elevate_v itself_o but_o remain_v hide_v chap._n xxiv_o of_o the_o incorporate_n or_o compaction_n of_o the_o star_n 1._o god_n move_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o nature_n contain_v in_o the_o extent_n of_o this_o world_n on_o the_o four_o day_n
unctuosity_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o oil_n or_o sap_n have_v in_o it_o the_o root_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o tinder_n cast_v into_o straw_n 6._o but_o if_o the_o light_n have_v kindle_v itself_o in_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o soul_n all_o the_o fountain_n 637._o spirit_n according_a to_o the_o right_n of_o the_o deity_n have_v triumphant_o unite_v with_o the_o deity_n and_o have_v be_v a_o live_a angel_n but_o because_o the_o wrath_n have_v already_o infect_v make_v the_o salitter_n that_o danger_n be_v to_o be_v fear_v which_o befall_v lucifer_n therefore_o the_o extract_v whereof_o man_n be_v body_n be_v make_v be_v not_o become_v earth_n though_o it_o be_v of_o the_o salitter_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o be_v hold_v by_o the_o word_n till_o the_o love-spirit_n out_o of_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n glance_v on_o the_o salitter_n of_o the_o mass_n then_o do_v the_o salitter_n become_v impregnate_v in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o light_a abode_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o mass_n and_o the_o word_n stand_v in_o the_o mass_n in_o the_o sound_n this_o book_n be_v write_v by_o j._n b._n in_o the_o year_n 1612._o be_v his_o first_o book_n it_o be_v take_v from_o the_o author_n and_o not_o finish_v but_o that_o defect_n supply_v in_o his_o other_o write_n aurorae_fw-la finis_fw-la the_o three_o principle_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n chap._n i._o of_o the_o first_o principle_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n 1._o though_o god_n generate_v the_o essence_n of_o all_o essence_n out_o of_o himself_o for_o through_o he_o and_o in_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n yet_o evil_a be_v not_o god_n and_o though_o the_o first_o principle_n be_v the_o earnest_a fountain_n of_o tartness_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o mobility_n yet_o if_o that_o be_v irradiate_v with_o divine_a light_n it_o be_v no_o more_o wrath_n or_o tartness_n but_o great_a joy_n 2._o though_o also_o god_n have_v no_o beginning_n it_o be_v here_o set_v down_o as_o if_o he_o have_v to_o distinguish_v the_o first_o from_o the_o second_o principle_n although_o it_o can_v be_v say_v that_o bitterness_n sorrow_n or_o hell_n fire_n be_v in_o god_n for_o god_n make_v no_o devil_n nor_o death_n yet_o those_o thing_n be_v in_o nature_n and_o nature_n originate_v from_o god_n according_a to_o the_o first_o principle_n of_o the_o father_n who_o be_v call_v angry_a not_o in_o himself_o but_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o creature_n which_o have_v enkindle_v itself_o and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n burn_v therein_o 3._o god_n be_v the_o incomprehensible_a infinite_a spirit_n a_o spirit_n do_v ever_o nothing_o but_o ascend_v flow_v move_v and_o generate_v itself_o in_o a_o threefold_a form_n viz._n bitterness_n harshness_n and_o heat_v neither_o of_o which_o be_v the_o first_o or_o last_o for_o a_o spirit_n be_v like_o a_o will_v which_o rise_v up_o behold_v perfect_v and_o generate_v itself_o 4._o three_o thing_n be_v in_o the_o original_a whence_o all_o thing_n come_v to_o be_v sulphur_n mercurius_n and_o sal._n in_o sulphur_n be_v soul_n or_o spirit_n and_o matter_n in_o mercury_n be_v harshness_n bitterness_n fire_n and_o water_n of_o which_o four_o shall_v be_v the_o child_n from_o harshness_n bitterness_n and_o fire_n in_o the_o first_o principle_n come_v woe_n torment_n tremble_a and_o burn_a yet_o from_o those_o three_o be_v also_o generate_v water_n but_o in_o the_o first_o principle_n god_n be_v not_o call_v god_n but_o a_o devour_a fire_n chap._n ii_o of_o the_o first_o and_o second_o principle_n what_o god_n and_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v 1._o the_o divine_a essence_n can_v be_v express_v by_o the_o tongue_n the_o spiraculum_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la the_o spirit_n of_o the_o enlighten_v soul_n see_v it_o for_o every_o creature_n see_v no_o far_o than_o to_o its_o own_o mother_n whence_o it_o originate_v the_o soul_n be_v breathe_v out_o of_o god_n first_o principle_n into_o the_o three_o principle_n viz._n into_o the_o syderial_a and_o elementary_a birth_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o marvellous_a that_o it_o shall_v see_v the_o whole_a depth_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o first_o principle_n it_o so_o see_v only_a itself_o in_o its_o rise_n the_o devil_n also_o see_v and_o know_v it_o they_o wish_v also_o they_o neither_o see_v nor_o feel_v it_o but_o themselves_o shut_v themselves_o up_o from_o the_o second_o principle_n 2._o the_o sidereal_a spirit_n which_o clothe_v the_o soul_n and_o the_o elementary_a which_o rule_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o blood_n see_v only_o into_o that_o whence_o themselves_o be_v but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n enlighten_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n see_v into_o the_o holy_a divine_a birth_n the_o heavenly_a essence_n the_o second_o principle_n this_o door_n can_v be_v open_v only_o by_o prayer_n seek_v and_o knock_v 3._o in_o the_o syllable_n phur_n in_o sulphur_n be_v signify_v the_o four_o form_n of_o harshness_n or_o astringency_n bitterness_n or_o attraction_n anguish_n and_o fire_n but_o in_o the_o sul_z of_o sulphur_n be_v the_o soul_n or_o spirit_n mean_v which_o when_o it_o attain_v the_o light_n the_o five_o form_n of_o love_n spring_v up_o the_o bridegroom_n embrace_v his_o sacred_a bride_n 4._o hence_o by_o the_o water_n spirit_n in_o mercurius_n arise_v the_o six_o form_n or_o sound_n so_o be_v all_o in_o one_o heavenly_a harmony_n unite_v in_o the_o divine_a nature_n yet_o every_o form_n retain_v its_o own_o property_n so_o that_o here_o exi_v a_o cross_a birth_n for_o the_o fire_n go_v upward_o the_o water_n downward_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o harshness_n sideways_o as_o it_o be_v east_n west_n north_n and_o south_n chap._n iii_o of_o the_o endless_a and_o innumerable_a production_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n 1._o such_o as_o by_o reproach_n forbid_v a_o search_n what_o god_n be_v prosecute_v the_o devil_n deceit_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v know_v what_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v nor_o what_o the_o devil_n be_v and_o what_o proper_o it_o be_v which_o god_n abhor_v ability_n be_v in_o man_n to_o speak_v what_o god_n our_o father_n be_v and_o what_o the_o eternal_a work_n 2._o every_o of_o the_o six_o form_n generate_v more_o for_o in_o every_o of_o the_o fountain_n spirit_n be_v but_o one_o centre_n and_o each_o generate_v more_o as_o out_o of_o one_o branch_n issue_v many_o spring_n and_o bud_n and_o out_o of_o one_o root_n many_o thread_n 3._o out_o of_o the_o harsh_a spring_n proceed_v five_o spring_n viz._n bitterness_n fire_n love_n sound_v and_o water_n and_o in_o their_o cooperate_a through_o anguish_n the_o light_n and_o life_n arise_v and_o the_o anguish_n become_v in_o the_o sixfold_a form_n a_o great_a joy_n in_o a_o mere_a please_a taste_n delight_v sight_n revive_v smell_n ravish_v sound_n the_o soft_a touch_n all_o unutterable_o excellent_a so_o as_o if_o one_o be_v instant_o snatch_v out_o of_o the_o bitter_a pang_n of_o death_n and_o torment_n of_o hell_n into_o the_o triumphant_a light_n of_o divine_a joy_n 4._o for_o the_o form_n of_o harshness_n bitterness_n and_o fire_n be_v perfect_a in_o love_n become_v total_o glorious_a and_o a_o high_a joy_n and_o yet_o their_o various_a property_n remain_v all_o perfect_o irradiate_v chap._n iu._n of_o the_o eternal_a essence_n generate_a infinity_o of_o existency_n 1._o the_o eternal_a generate_a have_v neither_o beginning_n number_n end_v bottom_n nor_o be_v it_o corrupt_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o sidereal_a and_o elementary_a spirit_n see_v only_o a_o glimpse_n of_o it_o which_o mind_n be_v the_o chariot_n of_o the_o soul_n without_o which_o mind_n the_o soul_n be_v feeble_a and_o crâ—â—e_a in_o the_o first_o principle_n but_o if_o the_o soul_n be_v regenerate_v in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n that_o light_n be_v its_o lustre_n in_o the_o second_o principle_n wherein_o it_o live_v eternal_o 2._o man_n body_n be_v make_v out_o of_o the_o one_o element_n the_o quintessence_n whence_o also_o the_o four_o element_n star_n and_o heaven_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v create_v but_o the_o soul_n be_v breathe_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n out_o of_o the_o father_n light_n which_o light_n be_v the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v the_o light_n of_o life_n and_o enkindle_v out_o of_o the_o four_o anguish_n therefore_o be_v the_o soul_n god_n own_o substance_n 3._o if_o therefore_o the_o soul_n elevate_v itself_o back_o into_o the_o anguish_n of_o the_o four_o original_a form_n into_o priâ—e_n etc._n etc._n it_o become_v a_o devil_n but_o if_o it_o elevate_v itself_o forward_o in_o the_o five_o form_n of_o light_n meekness_n and_o lovely_a humility_n it_o be_v feed_v by_o the_o word_n the_o heart_n of_o god_n and_o its_o own_o strong_a fierce_a original_a become_v paradisical_a a_o sweet_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a song_n of_o praise_n â—t_z be_v a_o angel_n a_o child_n of_o
virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n discover_v she_o infinitely_z without_o number_n oâ—_n end_v in_o power_n colour_n and_o art_n at_o which_o the_o deity_n rejoice_v and_o that_o joy_n be_v call_v paradise_n because_o of_o the_o sharp_a generate_a of_o the_o infinity_n of_o the_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o the_o lilly_n what_o it_o be_v no_o earthy_a tongue_n or_o pen_n be_v sufficient_a all_o we_o can_v say_v of_o it_o be_v less_o than_o dross_n to_o gold_n and_o our_o speech_n be_v as_o a_o drop_n or_o glimpse_n or_o sparkle_v chap._n xv._n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o eternity_n in_o the_o corruptibility_n of_o the_o essence_n of_o all_o essence_n 1._o in_o the_o original_a essence_n of_o all_o essence_n we_o find_v but_o one_o whence_o be_v from_o eternity_n generate_v the_o other_o both_o be_v in_o divine_a omnipotence_n have_v different_a inclination_n mix_v not_o nor_o can_v be_v dissolve_v 2._o in_o the_o eternal_a original_a be_v also_o the_o virgin_n of_o wisdom_n who_o longing_n after_o a_o similitude_n create_v the_o angel_n open_v a_o fountain_n to_o every_o essence_n whence_o come_v the_o name_n of_o principality_n throne_n etc._n etc._n and_o out_o of_o each_o many_o thousand_o thousand_o 3._o but_o lucifer_n and_o his_o servant_n like_o a_o tree_n and_o its_o branch_n move_v by_o the_o stern_a matrix_fw-la bear_v only_o the_o guilt_n of_o his_o own_o fall_n kindle_v the_o element_n whence_o come_v the_o four_o element_n and_o out_o of_o it_o come_v earth_n and_o stone_n and_o become_v execrate_v out_o of_o paradise_n 4._o but_o the_o virgin_n rediscover_v in_o the_o out-birth_n the_o similitude_n which_o the_o fiat_n make_v substantial_a a_o mere_a quinta_fw-la essentia_fw-la and_o god_n create_v the_o sun_n the_o similitude_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n which_o put_v all_o the_o out-birth_n into_o meekness_n that_o all_o this_o after_o dissolution_n may_v in_o paradise_n be_v a_o shadow_n of_o his_o substance_n and_o not_o only_o make_v the_o outward_a creation_n but_o also_o out_o of_o the_o quinta_fw-la essentia_fw-la figure_v spirit_n 5._o and_o in_o the_o room_n of_o the_o fall_v angel_n make_v man_n of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n but_o to_o live_v in_o the_o second_o and_o rule_v over_o the_o other_o two_o to_o who_o the_o virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n espouse_v herself_o open_v â—n_v he_o a_o centre_n to_o many_o thousand_o thousand_o in_o perfect_a chaste_a meekness_n without_o rend_v his_o body_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n so_o overcome_v adam_n that_o he_o become_v earthy_a the_o virgin_n depart_v 6._o but_o still_o the_o virgin_n call_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o return_v to_o all_o that_o seek_v she_o with_o humble_a earnestness_n it_o be_v a_o lie_n tâ—â—aâ—_n one_o be_v not_o elect_v the_o possibility_n of_o humble_a seek_n be_v in_o every_o one_o pâ—idâ—_n enjoin_v one_o more_o strong_o than_o another_o but_o force_v none_o there_o be_v need_n of_o the_o trader_n upon_o the_o serpent_n in_o the_o womb_n because_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n do_v there_o imprâ—nâ—_n themselves_o 7._o and_o though_o the_o devil_n dare_v not_o â—mage_n himself_o tiâ—â—_n mâ—â—s_v understanding_n incline_v to_o evil_a yet_o let_v none_o presume_v on_o the_o devil_n impotency_n for_o though_o the_o child_n be_v in_o innocence_n the_o seed_n be_v not_o which_o be_v of_o fearful_a consideration_n to_o parent_n especial_o evil_a one_o 8._o diligent_o and_o deep_o to_o be_v consider_v pure_a love_n which_o reach_v paradise_n be_v whole_o modest_a as_o in_o two_o young_a people_n who_o limbus_n and_o matrix_fw-la have_v attain_v the_o blossom_n of_o the_o nâ—â—le_a tincture_n how_o hearty_a faithful_a pure_a love_n bear_v they_o to_o each_o other_o but_o a_o 〈…〉_z they_o ache_v each_o other_o the_o burn_a love_n infect_v and_o the_o ash_n of_o lust_n turn_v â—â—em_v oftentimes_o to_o spiteful_a enmity_n whence_o may_v be_v see_v god_n will_v not_o the_o bestial_a copulation_n but_o the_o 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extract_v of_o the_o rest_n of_o this_o excellent_a chapter_n i_o forbear_v content_v myself_o with_o what_o have_v be_v do_v in_o the_o aurora_n etc._n etc._n on_o that_o subject_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o mind_n understanding_n sense_n thought_n threefold_a spirit_n tincture_n inclination_n of_o a_o child_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o divine_a hellish_a and_o earthy_a image_n etc._n etc._n 1._o the_o mind_n stand_v in_o three_o kingdom_n the_o first_o be_v eternal_a the_o second_o be_v eternal_o generate_v the_o three_o transitory_a if_o the_o first_o generate_v not_o the_o second_o it_o go_v into_o the_o abyss_n the_o gate_n of_o the_o second_o go_v into_o paradise_n 2._o so_o can_v our_o mind_n be_v a_o sparkle_n breathe_v in_o from_o the_o eternal_a mind_n speculate_v thing_n remote_a from_o the_o sense_n and_o penetrate_v wood_n stone_n bone_n and_o marrow_n without_o rend_v the_o dark_a body_n the_o three_o kingdom_n that_o of_o the_o sun_n star_n and_o element_n wrestle_v with_o the_o first_o kingdom_n yield_v themselves_o to_o it_o as_o to_o their_o father_n 3._o the_o second_o stand_v between_o these_o two_o region_n from_o the_o ray_n whereof_o spring_v the_o gate_n of_o the_o sense_n fill_v all_o with_o joy_n the_o tincture_n whereof_o cause_v all_o vegetation_n and_o in_o animal_n especial_o in_o man_n the_o blood_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o which_o the_o soul_n swim_v be_v incomparable_o sweet_a therefore_o god_n forbid_v eat_v blood_n for_o the_o bestial_a life_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v in_o man_n lest_o the_o spirit_n be_v infect_v by_o it_o 4._o the_o consteliation_n make_v not_o a_o child_n a_o image_n of_o god_n but_o at_o high_a a_o lusty_a subtle_a pleasant_a beast_n in_o some_o the_o image_n of_o a_o dangerous_a evil_a beast_n in_o other_o of_o a_o tame_a merry_a â—east_n according_a as_o the_o constellation_n stand_v at_o the_o incarnation_n and_o birth_n of_o the_o child_n 5._o the_o first_o principle_n say_v go_v forth_o in_o stern_a might_n the_o second_o in_o love_n and_o wisdom_n the_o three_o in_o sustain_v and_o adorn_v the_o body_n to_o which_o the_o soul_n obey_v of_o these_o three_o his_o servant_z he_o be_v 6._o if_o thou_o desire_v the_o second_o birth_n know_v thou_o be_v here_o in_o prison_n call_v to_o he_o that_o have_v the_o key_n of_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o deep_a and_o thou_o will_v break_v through_o as_o the_o day_n break_v and_o find_v the_o chaste_a virgin_n wait_v for_o thou_o who_o be_v ever_o warn_v thou_o of_o evil_n who_o if_o thou_o follow_v despise_v the_o good_a and_o evil_n of_o the_o world_n she_o will_v joyful_o conduct_v thy_o wander_v soul_n into_o its_o true_a native_a country_n chap._n xvii_o of_o the_o lamentable_a fall_n of_o adam_n and_o eve_n in_o paradise_n 1._o adam_n stand_v forty_o day_n before_o his_o sleep_n in_o a_o angelical_a image_n yet_o have_v a_o 47._o body_n out_o of_o the_o one_o element_n out_o of_o the_o which_o one_o element_n issue_v also_o the_o four_o element_n and_o of_o the_o quintessence_n of_o the_o four_o be_v the_o star_n and_o be_v as_o the_o husband_n and_o the_o four_o element_n the_o wife_n the_o heart_n of_o both_o be_v the_o one_o element_n and_o of_o the_o essence_n and_o virtue_n of_o that_o one_o element_n be_v paradise_n 2._o adam_n have_v the_o eternal_a essence_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n behind_o he_o the_o divine_a light_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n before_o he_o both_o be_v as_o fire_n and_o light_n the_o outward_a world_n of_o star_n and_o four_o element_n under_o he_o and_o be_v impotent_a as_o to_o he_o his_o breath_n be_v that_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n paradisical_a 3._o as_o long_o as_o he_o set_v his_o heart_n on_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n the_o other_o two_o kingdom_n as_o to_o their_o divide_a property_n be_v hide_v but_o in_o his_o reflect_v on_o the_o great_a hide_a
wonder_n of_o the_o great_a world_n he_o lust_v the_o potence_n whereof_o remain_v in_o the_o lust_n of_o a_o woman_n by_o which_o be_v impress_v a_o mark_n on_o the_o child_n in_o her_o womb._n 4._o his_o so_o lust_a enfeeble_v he_o that_o he_o sleep_v and_o become_v impotent_a as_o to_o generate_a magical_o with_o the_o chaste_a virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n then_o god_n build_v a_o woman_n out_o of_o he_o who_o when_o he_o awake_v he_o take_v as_o the_o beast_n do_v he_o draw_v breath_n of_o the_o four_o element_n and_o kindle_v his_o astral_a spirit_n therewith_o 5._o but_o the_o fierceness_n do_v not_o yet_o stick_v in_o they_o though_o the_o longing_n do_v which_o eve_n by_o her_o little_a regard_v the_o commandment_n soon_o show_v and_o thus_o enter_v sin_n shame_n and_o the_o evil_a from_o the_o divide_a property_n from_o the_o element_n to_o which_o disobedience_n have_v subject_v they_o 6._o for_o the_o devil_n be_v this_o world_n executioner_n the_o star_n be_v the_o council_n and_o god_n be_v the_o king_n of_o the_o land_n such_o therefore_o as_o depart_v from_o god_n fall_v under_o the_o council_n who_o send_v some_o to_o the_o rope_n water_n kill_v steal_v etc._n etc._n in_o all_o which_o the_o devil_n be_v very_o active_a and_o at_o best_a the_o council_n help_v to_o vain_a turmoil_n discontent_a and_o vexation_n the_o far_a extract_v of_o this_o profound_a chapter_n be_v here_o forbear_v be_v copious_o treat_v in_o the_o 20_o 21_o 22_o 23_o 24_o and_o 25_o chapter_n of_o the_o mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la chap._n xviii_o of_o the_o promise_a seed_n adam_n exile_n and_o god_n curse_v 1._o when_o fall_v man_n stand_v in_o great_a shame_n and_o horror_n fast_o bind_v by_o the_o devil_n god_n the_o father_n appear_v to_o he_o with_o his_o angry_a mind_n of_o the_o abyss_n into_o which_o he_o be_v now_o fall_v and_o his_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a heart_n oppose_v itself_o to_o the_o wrath_n place_v itself_o high_o in_o the_o gate_n of_o 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it_o shall_v have_v be_v without_o a_o woman_n and_o impregnation_n therefore_o be_v the_o lord_n jesus_n without_o the_o seed_n of_o man_n the_o son_n of_o the_o virgin_n 9_o of_o the_o incarnation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n out_o of_o the_o heart_n word_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n the_o father_n through_o the_o chaste_a virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n be_v proceed_v the_o treader_n upon_o the_o serpent_n who_o image_v itself_o in_o adam_n mind_n and_o espouse_v therewith_o open_v heaven_n for_o the_o soul_n give_v the_o virgin_n for_o a_o companion_n to_o instruct_v he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n but_o because_o man_n soul_n be_v too_o hard_o enkindle_v from_o the_o first_o principle_n do_v not_o so_o instant_o imprint_v itself_o therein_o but_o stand_v opposite_a to_o the_o hellish_a dart_n and_o in_o the_o mind_n of_o those_o man_n that_o yield_v to_o god_n wisdom_n do_v break_v the_o serpent_n head_n 10._o but_o after_o long_a trial_n whether_o man_n can_v by_o this_o way_n whole_o 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angel_n gabriel_n salute_v mary_n with_o that_o precious_a message_n to_o her_o astonishment_n and_o the_o angel_n admiration_n 4._o think_v not_o that_o the_o word_n descend_v from_o the_o high_a heaven_n above_o the_o star_n and_o become_v man._n no_o but_o the_o word_n which_o god_n speak_v in_o paradise_n which_o image_v itself_o in_o the_o door_n of_o the_o light_n of_o life_n wait_v perceptible_o in_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o holy_a man_n that_o same_o word_n be_v become_v man_n the_o same_o be_v enter_v again_o into_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o the_o same_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n give_v itself_o into_o mary_n virgin_n matrix_fw-la unite_n itself_o as_o aâ—_n eternal_a propriety_n into_o tâ—e_v essence_n and_o into_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o element_n whic_a 〈…〉_z ure_n before_o god_n and_o it_o be_v a_o go_v forth_o with_o the_o whole_a fullness_n of_o the_o de_fw-fr 〈…〉_z hence_o also_o the_o holy_a ghost_n go_v forth_o make_v it_o great_a than_o adam_n or_o ever_o any_o angel_n be_v be_v the_o blessing_n and_o might_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o father_n eternal_o 15._o not_o then_o nor_o ever_o separate_v from_o the_o father_n every_o where_o present_a and_o be_v become_v a_o new_a creature_n in_o man_n and_o call_v god_n which_o new_a creature_n be_v not_o generate_v of_o the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o the_o virgin_n but_o of_o the_o total_a fullness_n and_o union_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n and_o fill_v all_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o holiness_n who_o depth_n number_n and_o name_n be_v infinite_a 16._o yet_o the_o corporeity_n of_o the_o element_n of_o this_o creature_n be_v inferior_a to_o the_o deity_n for_o the_o element_n be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o word_n eternal_o and_o that_o the_o lord_n shall_v go_v into_o the_o servant_n be_v
pure_a element_n 7._o in_o the_o holy_a ternary_a and_o pure_a element_n spring_v the_o paradisical_a fruit_n and_o the_o virgin_n of_o wisdom_n be_v the_o great_a spirit_n in_o the_o whole_a heavenly_a world_n and_o the_o holy_a element_n be_v her_o body_n but_o the_o deity_n be_v incomprehensible_a yet_o as_o a_o soul_n to_o a_o body_n in_o the_o holy_a ternary_n the_o virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n christ_n bring_v with_o he_o to_o be_v a_o bride_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o the_o holy_a ternary_n which_o be_v his_o body_n be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n amen_o john_n 6._o 56._o 8._o baptism_n be_v not_o institute_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o earthly_a man_n which_o belong_v to_o water_n earth_n nor_o of_o the_o heavenly_a man_n which_o be_v pure_a already_o but_o for_o the_o poor_a soul_n sake_n for_o though_o we_o may_v have_v a_o new_a body_n we_o can_v have_v a_o new_a soul_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o eternity_n therefore_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n over-shadowed_n and_o 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and_o the_o rest_n every_o where_o when_o christ_n sit_v with_o his_o disciple_n he_o give_v they_o his_o flesh_n and_o blood_n viz._n his_o holy_a heavenly_a body_n in_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o his_o holy_a heavenly_a blood_n in_o the_o pure_a element_n wherein_o be_v the_o holy_a tincture_n and_o holy_a life_n 3._o the_o holy_a pure_a element_n be_v every_o where_o and_o substantial_a generate_v of_o god_n therein_o be_v the_o ternary_n sanctus_n and_o that_o be_v the_o heavenly_a body_n of_o christ_n with_o our_o here_o assume_v soul_n in_o it_o with_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o deity_n therein_o 4._o thus_o the_o regenerate_v soul_n put_v on_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n viz._n his_o eternal_a humanity_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o holy_a element_n and_o which_o give_v the_o new_a body_n meat_n and_o drink_n the_o father_n every_o where_o from_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n do_v generate_v the_o son_n and_o from_o both_o do_v the_o holy_a ghost_n every_o where_o proceed_v 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and_o then_o the_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n of_o the_o pearl_n be_v sow_v that_o it_o become_v a_o new_a fruit_n in_o god_n 8._o child_n ought_v to_o be_v baptise_a or_o the_o covenant_n be_v contemn_v for_o though_o water_n child_n know_v not_o that_o which_o be_v do_v to_o they_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o foreknowing_a but_o in_o god_n that_o the_o covenant_n stand_v and_o if_o thou_o as_o the_o tree_n be_v in_o the_o covenant_n so_o may_v thy_o child_n as_o the_o branch_n thy_o faith_n be_v its_o faith_n art_n thou_o a_o true_a christian_n thy_o child_n at_o the_o kindle_v of_o its_o life_n pass_v into_o the_o covenant_n yet_o omit_v not_o to_o baptise_v for_o when_o it_o be_v bear_v it_o be_v sever_v from_o the_o tree_n and_o thou_o must_v with_o thy_o faith_n and_o prayer_n present_v it_o 9_o and_o because_o the_o outward_a body_n be_v in_o this_o world_n therefore_o the_o outward_a water_n be_v requisite_a and_o with_o the_o inward_a water_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o covenant_n baptize_v the_o inward_a man._n 10._o yet_o if_o after_o the_o soul_n depart_v the_o virgin_n pass_v into_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o light_n of_o life_n but_o if_o it_o again_o return_n be_v receive_v and_o therefore_o be_v the_o other_o testament_n of_o the_o lord_n body_n and_o blood_n leave_v in_o which_o the_o outward_a man_n have_v the_o outward_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n the_o inward_a new_a man_n feed_v on_o christ_n heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o the_o soul_n feed_v on_o the_o pure_a deity_n 11._o the_o unworthy_a receiver_n feed_v outward_o on_o the_o four_o element_n and_o inward_o on_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n have_v depart_v as_o do_v the_o fall_v angel_n out_o of_o the_o love_n chap._n xxiv_o of_o true_a repentance_n 1._o to_o enter_v into_o true_a repentance_n the_o mind_n with_o all_o the_o thought_n purpose_n and_o reason_n must_v be_v collect_v whole_o into_o one_o will_n resolution_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o forsake_v all_o abomination_n and_o fix_v the_o soul_n in_o a_o steadfast_a confidence_n in_o god_n mercy_n 2._o that_o which_o terrify_v and_o withholdeth_a arise_v from_o the_o greatness_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o satan_n but_o every_o though_o but_o the_o least_o think_v incline_v the_o will_n towards_o god_n and_o that_o it_o will_v fain_o enter_v into_o repentance_n be_v not_o from_o self_n but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n draw_v his_o spirit_n invit_v the_o noble_a virgin_n call_v 3._o neglect_v not_o to_o give_v the_o lord_n a_o meeting_n who_o will_v certain_o give_v a_o hearty_a welcome_n come_v knock_z pray_v he_o know_v the_o language_n of_o a_o hearty_a sigh_n depart_v not_o press_v from_o sin_n so_o do_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n press_v into_o thou_o wait_v from_o day_n to_o day_n the_o great_a the_o earnestness_n the_o great_a will_v be_v the_o jewel_n 4._o but_o this_o seed_n be_v not_o instant_o a_o tree_n the_o devil_n will_v root_v it_o up_o many_o storm_n rush_v on_o it_o every_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n be_v against_o it_o sometime_o sin_n cover_v it_o conscience_n upbraid_v the_o traveller_n even_o god_n child_n themselves_o rush_v on_o he_o he_o sometime_o do_v what_o he_o reprove_v in_o other_o even_o against_o his_o own_o light_n and_o purpose_n 5._o when_o it_o be_v thus_o the_o tree_n of_o pearl_n be_v hide_v for_o not_o be_v sow_v in_o the_o outward_a man_n which_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o it_o but_o be_v satan_n seat_n that_o do_v what_o the_o soul_n oppose_v it_o be_v sometime_o do_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o star_n in_o man._n so_o that_o a_o christian_n be_v not_o know_v to_o himself_o how_o much_o less_o to_o other_o and_o be_v often_o wound_v in_o the_o strife_n for_o the_o field_n in_o which_o the_o new_a man_n grow_v be_v barren_a harsh_a cold_a sour_a and_o bitter_a but_o the_o new_a man_n arm_v by_o the_o sharp_a sword_n of_o christ_n death_n be_v conqueror_n grow_v as_o the_o herb_n or_o flower_n out_o of_o the_o earth_n by_o the_o pleasant_a sunshine_n chap._n xxv_o of_o the_o die_a death_n resurrection_n ascension_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o sit_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n his_o father_n also_o our_o misery_n and_o the_o divine_a power_n of_o his_o love_n 1._o the_o outward_a man_n and_o its_o action_n thought_n and_o intent_n be_v instrument_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n which_o after_o corrupt_v 2._o none_o therefore_o shall_v scorn_v another_o have_v our_o several_a composition_n habit_n and_o mutation_n according_a to_o our_o constellation_n and_o influence_n which_o be_v not_o whole_o root_v out_o till_o dissolution_n though_o regeneration_n oppose_v the_o falsehood_n of_o the_o outward_a corruptible_a man._n 3._o but_o the_o outward_a man_n be_v not_o
do_v what_o it_o will_v be_v not_o from_o its_o wisdom_n but_o the_o heaven_n contra_fw-la conjunction_n 4._o but_o if_o it_o be_v restrain_v from_o sin_n that_o be_v not_o by_o the_o aâ—tral_a aspect_n but_o by_o the_o regeneration_n who_o strife_n can_v yet_o swallow_v up_o the_o earthy_a but_o the_o fire_n be_v sometime_o blow_v up_o again_o 5._o so_o great_a be_v our_o misery_n let_v none_o be_v secure_a for_o sometime_o the_o whole_a man_n run_v to_o evil_n lose_v the_o pearl_n 6._o the_o soul_n be_v bind_v with_o two_o chain_n the_o one_o be_v the_o root_n of_o its_o original_a poison_n and_o anger_n remediable_a only_a by_o he_o who_o be_v love_n itself_o the_o other_o that_o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o region_n of_o the_o star_n therefore_o god_n assume_v a_o human_a soul_n from_o we_o and_o a_o new_a heavenly_a body_n like_o to_o our_o glorious_a body_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o not_o only_o to_o clothe_v the_o soul_n with_o it_o but_o real_o unite_v it_o in_o the_o essence_n and_o so_o become_v a_o creature_n in_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o by_o separate_v the_o three_o pass_v thence_o by_o death_n as_o a_o flower_n out_o of_o the_o earth_n captivate_v death_n by_o tread_v on_o the_o head_n of_o it_o in_o the_o new_a body_n 7._o so_o by_o kindle_v the_o love_n in_o the_o soul_n captivate_v the_o devil_n in_o the_o eternal_a prison_n of_o anger_n for_o in_o the_o light_n be_v the_o holy_a trinity_n which_o the_o devil_n neither_o can_v nor_o dare_v behold_v so_o say_v paul_n o_o death_n where_o be_v thy_o sting_n o_o hell_n where_o be_v thy_o victory_n 8._o the_o cause_n why_o christ_n must_v not_o only_o die_v but_o in_o so_o many_o sort_n suffer_v be_v as_o 17._o follow_v man_n fall_v make_v all_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o first_o four_o form_n predominant_a so_o that_o have_v not_o the_o eternal_a word_n give_v itself_o into_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o five_o form_n open_v another_o centre_n of_o love_n the_o soul_n in_o this_o body_n have_v be_v captive_a in_o a_o eternal_a prison_n 9_o and_o when_o in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o four_o form_n come_v to_o be_v break_v all_o the_o form_n 22._o stir_v and_o environ_v he_o and_o in_o he_o we_o with_o death_n which_o make_v the_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o the_o outward_a man_n cry_v father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o 10._o and_o as_o adam_n by_o go_v out_o of_o the_o five_o form_n viz._n the_o angelical_a into_o the_o four_o become_v the_o scorn_n of_o the_o devil_n so_o the_o pharisee_n who_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n must_v have_v their_o pleasure_n on_o christ_n for_o a_o terrible_a example_n that_o what_o we_o fill_v our_o soul_n with_o become_v a_o substance_n in_o the_o figure_n and_o must_v come_v under_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n 11._o and_o as_o adam_n will_v in_o his_o pride_n be_v like_o god_n and_o wear_v this_o world_n crown_n christ_n must_v in_o this_o world_n be_v crown_v with_o thorn_n as_o a_o false_a king_n of_o or_o in_o it_o 12._o and_o as_o after_o adam_n enter_v into_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n he_o have_v a_o rib_n break_v from_o his_o side_n for_o a_o wife_n so_o do_v blood_n by_o scourge_v flow_n from_o christ_n body_n and_o his_o bless_a side_n pierce_v and_o open_v 13._o and_o as_o adam_n depart_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a day_n into_o the_o eternal_a night_n so_o be_v christ_n bind_v in_o the_o dark_a night_n and_o carry_v before_o the_o angry_a murderer_n 14._o and_o as_o adam_n change_v his_o angelical_a for_o this_o gross_a body_n so_o be_v christ_n load_v with_o the_o heavy_a wooden_a cross._n 15._o and_o as_o upon_o adam_n disobedience_n the_o fierce_a wrathful_a essence_n pierce_v he_o so_o must_v christ_n be_v pierce_v in_o his_o hand_n &_o foot_n by_o sharp_a nail_n fix_v he_o to_o his_o cross._n 16._o and_o as_o when_o adam_n soul_n enter_v the_o four_o form_n the_o cross-birth_n be_v stir_v so_o have_v the_o man_n on_o his_o brain_n the_o one_o half_a of_o the_o cross_n and_o the_o woman_n the_o other_o 17._o and_o as_o adam_n then_o hang_v between_o the_o kingdom_n of_o hell_n and_o this_o world_n so_o do_v christ_n between_o the_o two_o malefactor_n the_o one_o whereof_o be_v forgive_v enter_v with_o christ_n into_o paradise_n 18._o the_o great_a secret_n the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o the_o second_o principle_n become_v man_n take_v the_o human_a soul_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o first_o viz._n the_o anger_n and_o body_n out_o of_o the_o three_o viz._n the_o our-birth_n so_o there_o hang_v on_o the_o cross_a all_o the_o three_o principle_n then_o commend_v his_o spirit_n to_o his_o father_n he_o bow_v the_o head_n and_o depart_v 19_o his_o father_n be_v all_o the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n so_o the_o love_n be_v his_o heart_n and_o light_n his_o anger_n be_v his_o strength_n and_o darkness_n the_o father_n take_v the_o soul_n into_o the_o trinity_n and_o in_o the_o soul_n the_o loâ—t_a paradise_n spring_v up_o 20._o and_o by_o the_o rise_n of_o another_o â—un_v in_o death_n viz._n in_o the_o father_n anger_n the_o outward_a sun_n which_o be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o pure_a element_n the_o body_n of_o christ_n loâ—t_v its_o light_n 21._o and_o at_o the_o holy_a life_n go_v into_o death_n the_o rock_n rend_v and_o those_o who_o have_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o the_o messiah_n as_o patriarch_n prophet_n etc._n etc._n when_o christ_n mortal_a have_v put_v on_o immortality_n get_v their_o new_a body_n out_o of_o christ_n holy_a body_n and_o virtue_n 22._o of_o christ_n rest_n in_o the_o grave_a that_o the_o soul_n of_o christ_n leave_v his_o body_n in_o the_o grave_a descend_v into_o hell_n a_o great_a way_n off_o and_o there_o chaineâ—_n the_o devil_n be_v nothing_o so_o for_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n hang_v on_o the_o cross_n why_o not_o also_o reâ—â—ed_v in_o the_o grave_a with_o the_o body_n forty_o hour_n for_o the_o heavenly_a body_n be_v not_o dead_a but_o the_o earthy_a only_o his_o soul_n come_v with_o the_o light_n into_o the_o anger_n cause_v 〈…〉_z radise_n to_o revive_v which_o make_v the_o devil_n tremble_v and_o captivate_v they_o for_o the_o light_n be_v their_o terror_n and_o shame_n 23._o of_o christ_n resurrection_n there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o roll_v away_o the_o stone_n save_v to_o strengthen_v the_o weak_a faith_n of_o his_o disciple_n for_o he_o comprehend_v all_o thing_n 24._o he_o appear_v a_o creature_n in_o our_o human_a dimension_n yet_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o deity_n be_v in_o he_o and_o his_o body_n be_v the_o whole_a princely_a throne_n of_o the_o whole_a principle_n without_o end_n or_o limit_v 25._o as_o our_o inward_a body_n be_v unlimited_a in_o the_o resurrection_n in_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n yet_o visible_a and_o palpable_a in_o heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o so_o can_v in_o the_o heavenly_a figure_n be_v great_a or_o little_a without_o hurt_n or_o want_v there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o compress_v the_o part_n of_o that_o body_n 26._o vain_a be_v the_o contention_n about_o the_o sacrament_n for_o christ_n heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v real_o receive_v by_o the_o faithful_a and_o it_o be_v as_o great_a as_o heaven_n 27._o the_o forty_o day_n before_o his_o ascension_n of_o the_o proba_n or_o trial_n be_v such_o a_o life_n as_o adam_n shall_v have_v live_v have_v all_o the_o principle_n except_o the_o four_o elementary_a one_o he_o show_v himself_o without_o outward_a glory_n do_v eat_v yet_o all_o heavenly_a and_o paradisical_a in_o the_o mouth_n not_o into_o the_o body_n and_o enter_v the_o door_n be_v shut_v 28._o so_o shall_v adam_n have_v live_v in_o and_o above_o the_o world_n above_o the_o star_n and_o element_n in_o meekness_n and_o divine_a love_n without_o death_n and_o frailty_n 29._o to_o this_o state_n we_o make_v some_o approach_n when_o in_o obedience_n to_o christ_n law_n we_o do_v good_a for_o evil_a and_o overcome_v the_o world_n by_o be_v dead_a to_o it_o 30._o of_o christ_n ascension_n christ_n ascend_v in_o sight_n of_o many_o to_o show_v he_o be_v our_o brother_n will_v you_o ask_v whither_o ascend_v he_o into_o his_o throne_n the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o be_v where_o love_n quench_v anger_n and_o generate_v paradise_n in_o the_o whole_a father_n 31._o but_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n according_a to_o the_o heavenly_a principle_n be_v the_o throne_n and_o body_n of_o christ_n also_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v he_o 32._o and_o the_o devil_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n in_o the_o first_o principle_n be_v our_o christ_n captive_n for_o the_o father_n be_v the_o band_n of_o eternity_n but_o his_o love_n
in_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n hold_v the_o anger_n together_o with_o all_o devil_n eternal_a prisoner_n as_o darkness_n stand_v shut_v up_o before_o the_o eternal_a day_n chap._n xxvi_o pentecost_n the_o send_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1._o on_o the_o seven_o day_n after_o moses_n ascend_v the_o mount_n be_v he_o call_v and_o the_o lord_n speak_v with_o he_o and_o christ_n when_o he_o be_v ascend_v into_o his_o throne_n be_v on_o the_o nine_o day_n glorify_v and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n go_v forth_o from_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o trinity_n into_o the_o whole_a holy_a element_n also_o open_v the_o door_n of_o the_o great_a wonder_n 2._o so_o that_o the_o apostle_n speak_v with_o the_o language_n of_o all_o nation_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n go_v out_o of_o all_o essence_n and_o fill_v the_o essence_n of_o all_o man_n who_o have_v but_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o it_o 3._o and_o the_o hard_a palpable_a body_n of_o christ_n be_v receive_v into_o the_o holy_a ternary_n only_o the_o 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reproach_v they_o for_o the_o truth_n sake_n who_o gild_n like_o mountain_n of_o lead_n hold_v they_o down_o and_o speechless_a 5._o and_o then_o the_o king_n call_v and_o enthrone_n all_o his_o member_n and_o pronounce_v that_o formidable_a and_o irrevocable_a sentence_n on_o the_o wicked_a that_o they_o depart_v from_o he_o etc._n etc._n 6._o at_o the_o moment_n of_o depart_v pass_v away_o the_o heaven_n sun_n moon_n star_n earth_n and_o element_n and_o time_n shall_v be_v no_o more_o 7._o nor_o can_v the_o holy_a principle_n touch_v the_o other_o any_o more_o to_o eternity_n nor_o conceive_v a_o thought_n of_o the_o other_o the_o parent_n of_o their_o wicked_a offspring_n or_o child_n of_o their_o wicked_a parent_n or_o relation_n but_o eternal_a joy_n fill_v surround_v and_o crown_n they_o see_v more_o in_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o 30_o of_o the_o 40_o question_n a_o appendix_n or_o the_o threefold_a life_n in_o man._n i._o the_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n ii_o 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they_o set_v the_o hand_n mouth_n foot_n etc._n etc._n to_o obey_v what_o the_o mind_n will_v and_o though_o all_o the_o form_n of_o nature_n be_v in_o man_n yet_o that_o which_o be_v predominant_a cause_v all_o other_o to_o lie_v as_o if_o dead_a and_o become_v as_o a_o nothing_o 4._o there_o be_v especial_o three_o form_n in_o the_o mind_n all_o superior_a to_o the_o outward_a for_o the_o mind_n be_v anxious_o desirous_a and_o can_v see_v feel_v smell_v taste_n and_o hear_v what_o the_o outward_a sense_n know_v not_o 5_o and_o if_o the_o divine_a form_n be_v paramount_n it_o be_v in_o god_n and_o the_o other_o two_o be_v as_o half_a dead_a 6._o but_o the_o mind_n can_v raise_v the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n of_o covetousness_n pride_n etc._n etc._n which_o instant_o open_v the_o first_o form_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a indissoluble_a band_n in_o falsehood_n envy_n malice_n etc._n etc._n to_o who_o therefore_o you_o yield_v yourselves_o servant_n his_o you_o be_v whether_o of_o 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miâ—d_n not_o enlighten_v by_o divine_a light_n reach_v they_o for_o like_o must_v be_v comprehend_v by_o like_a and_o though_o heavenly_a treasure_n be_v carry_v in_o a_o earthy_a vessel_n yet_o there_o must_v be_v a_o heavenly_a receptacle_n hide_v in_o the_o earthy_a or_o the_o heavenly_a can_v be_v comprise_v 13._o eternal_a life_n be_v in_o a_o twofold_a source_n first_o that_o of_o the_o originality_n viz._n the_o fierceness_n according_a to_o which_o god_n call_v himself_o a_o consume_a fire_n and_o this_o principle_n we_o must_v have_v or_o else_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v alive_a yet_o if_o we_o stay_v in_o this_o without_o generate_a the_o love_n and_o humility_n our_o abode_n be_v in_o pride_n covetousness_n envy_n and_o anguish_n as_o the_o devil_n 14._o let_v we_o look_v to_o it_o that_o see_v the_o life_n in_o the_o originality_n be_v both_o inimicitious_a against_o itself_o and_o against_o the_o regeneration_n and_o that_o the_o life_n in_o the_o love_n be_v heavenly_a 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tincture_n or_o soul_n be_v captivate_v by_o god_n eternal_a wrath_n and_o the_o water_n or_o spirit_n tincture_n be_v captivate_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o great_a outward_a world_n and_o both_o have_v remain_v the_o devil_n captive_n have_v not_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n take_v our_o soul_n and_o spirit_n and_o be_v make_v flesh._n therefore_o he_o institute_v baptism_n for_o little_a child_n be_v a_o office_n manage_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o who_o virtue_n the_o soul_n water_n be_v make_v a_o water_n of_o life_n for_o the_o water_n belong_v to_o the_o spirit_n tincture_n and_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n receive_v the_o virtue_n wrought_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n office_n which_o be_v the_o great_a mystery_n even_o as_o the_o virtue_n convey_v to_o the_o hunger_n of_o the_o soul_n fire_n be_v most_o immediate_o from_o the_o virtue_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n the_o magia_n out_o of_o the_o wonder_n 7._o where_o there_o be_v but_o one_o only_a will_n there_o be_v no_o breaker_n nor_o enmity_n but_o it_o draw_v into_o itself_o and_o go_v out_o of_o itself_o in_o the_o same_o one_o free_a will_n but_o where_o there_o be_v two_o will_n there_o be_v separation_n and_o contrariety_n for_o one_o will_n go_v inward_a and_o the_o other_o outward_a and_o if_o it_o be_v in_o one_o thing_n or_o body_n that_o kingdom_n have_v intestine_a opposition_n whence_o come_v a_o three_o will_v mix_v of_o the_o two_o first_o hence_o spring_v many_o need_v a_o judge_n but_o if_o they_o all_o be_v strong_a will_n they_o constitute_v several_o every_o one_o a_o judge_n and_o the_o fly_v out_o will_v hate_v that_o whence_o it_o spring_v because_o it_o have_v get_v a_o contrary_a will_n and_o itself_o proceed_v to_o its_o high_a number_n but_o see_v it_o can_v get_v no_o high_o nor_o attain_v rest_n therefore_o at_o that_o place_n of_o inquiry_n the_o prophet_n be_v bear_v who_o show_v the_o 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feign_v to_o themselves_o good_a word_n bless_v themselves_o for_o hear_v and_o see_v what_o they_o hear_v and_o seâ—_n and_o take_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n into_o the_o mouth_n while_o they_o hate_v to_o be_v reform_v and_o dwell_v in_o falsehood_n chap._n fourteen_o of_o the_o broad_a and_o narrow_a way_n 1._o the_o broad_a way_n lead_v to_o the_o abyss_n of_o wrath_n be_v what_o we_o strong_o incline_v to_o be_v as_o to_o the_o inward_a or_o first_o principle_n the_o soul_n be_v original_a understand_v of_o the_o four_o anguish_n in_o the_o way_n of_o craft_n cruelty_n pride_n revenge_n desire_v of_o rule_n and_o pomp_n and_o as_o to_o the_o outward_a the_o way_n of_o ease_n pleasure_n volupruousness_n with_o a_o swinish_a appetite_n to_o get_v and_o keep_v all_o 2._o our_o temporary_a nature_n be_v captive_a to_o the_o bestial_a property_n whereto_o it_o be_v several_o form_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n according_a as_o the_o wheel_n of_o the_o outward_a nature_n stand_v at_o the_o instant_n of_o the_o formation_n but_o if_o man_n remain_v guide_v only_o thereby_o it_o give_v the_o body_n to_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o soul_n to_o hell_n yet_o so_o broad_a be_v the_o eâ—â—â—_n way_n that_o the_o traveller_n therein_o may_v as_o with_o full_a sail_n traverse_v it_o though_o by_o constitution_n they_o be_v adapt_v to_o desire_v of_o deep_a search_n after_o knowledge_n skilful_a inspection_n into_o secret_a mystery_n many_o practical_a and_o speculative_a art_n and_o part_n of_o wisdom_n by_o quick_a astral_a reason_n other_o though_o in_o the_o same_o broad_a road_n may_v have_v excellent_a skill_n in_o dispute_n of_o ancient_n and_o modern_a religious_a controversy_n and_o tradition_n in_o doctrine_n and_o discipline_n they_o may_v be_v
prudent_a exemplar_n in_o manner_n great_a proficient_n in_o philosophy_n profound_a casuist_n in_o theology_n with_o so_o good_a progress_n as_o if_o they_o be_v pillar_n in_o god_n house_n and_o all_o this_o adorn_v with_o a_o blameless_a conversation_n to_o human_a observation_n 3._o but_o all_o this_o destitute_a and_o exclusive_a of_o a_o change_a will_n but_o retain_v unmortified_a affection_n and_o desire_n have_v a_o unregenerate_a heart_n a_o soul_n dead_a to_o any_o life_n of_o resignation_n and_o sacrifice_n but_o be_v still_o immutable_o stubborn_a be_v therefore_o as_o concern_v the_o faith_n reprobate_a for_o the_o right_a faith_n be_v the_o right_a will_n which_o divest_v of_o its_o self-lust_n enter_v into_o the_o live_a word_n whereas_o the_o other_o be_v without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n though_o flatter_v himself_o all_o his_o life_n long_o with_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n his_o share_n in_o they_o his_o predestination_n from_o eternity_n his_o assurance_n 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viz._n the_o turba_n be_v lord_n that_o man_n be_v a_o devil_n but_o the_o outward_a life_n be_v water_n to_o that_o fire_n else_o how_o will_v many_o a_o man_n become_v a_o devil_n if_o the_o outward_a life_n do_v not_o hinder_v it_o as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o gall_n which_o be_v a_o fire_n poison_n but_o mix_v with_o water_n it_o allay_v the_o fierce_a pomp_n of_o the_o fire_n from_o go_v aloft_o above_o the_o meekness_n of_o god_n as_o lucifer_n do_v q._n 17._o whence_o and_o wherefore_o be_v there_o a_o contrariety_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n a._n water_n be_v a_o death_n to_o fire_n but_o the_o contrariety_n be_v not_o total_o such_o in_o man_n because_o the_o light_n ever_o cause_v the_o fire_n but_o rather_o such_o as_o between_o god_n and_o hell_n for_o the_o anger_n fire_n sharpen_v the_o divine_a hiddenness_n of_o god_n eternal_a majesty_n for_o not_o it_o generate_v the_o high_a light_n in_o the_o free_a liberty_n and_o thus_o the_o other_o or_o second_o 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but_o go_v philosophorum_fw-la into_o the_o cross_n and_o from_o the_o cross_n back_o into_o the_o four_o form_n there_o be_v sun_n and_o moon_n one_o in_o another_o bring_v it_o into_o anguish_n into_o death_n drive_a on_o that_o magic_a body_n so_o far_o till_o it_o be_v again_o what_o it_o be_v before_o the_o centre_n in_o the_o will_n and_o then_o it_o be_v magical_a and_o hungry_a after_o nature_n it_o be_v a_o seek_v in_o the_o eternal_a seek_n and_o will_v fain_o have_v a_o body_n therefore_o give_v he_o for_o a_o body_n sol_n viz._n the_o soul_n and_o then_o it_o will_v sudden_o make_v it_o a_o body_n according_a to_o the_o soul_n for_o the_o will_n sprout_v in_o paradise_n with_o very_o fair_a heavenly_a fruit_n without_o spot_n or_o blemish_n the_o inward_a spirit_n will_v have_v god_n the_o outward_a will_v have_v bread_n which_o be_v also_o good_a in_o its_o place_n but_o beware_v thou_o let_v not_o the_o outward_a spirit_n be_v lord_n q._n 18._o how_o the_o soul_n depart_v from_o the_o body_n in_o the_o death_n of_o a_o man_n a._n there_o be_v need_n of_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n to_o take_v death_n captive_a to_o see_v this_o sharp_a question_n the_o beginning_n which_o be_v magical_a have_v find_v the_o limit_n cast_v away_o the_o seek_v the_o looking-glass_n the_o earthy_a life_n and_o let_v the_o body_n depart_v without_o complaint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o woe_n do_v to_o the_o soul_n but_o the_o turba_n or_o fire_n life_n the_o matter_n or_o earthy_a life_n â—â—â—seth_v the_o soul_n dwell_v in_o the_o will_n which_o have_v a_o glance_n or_o lustre_n burn_v in_o it_o and_o the_o fire_n become_v impotent_a and_o a_o darkness_n unless_o the_o spirit_n have_v heavenly_a substantiality_n if_o so_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o in_o the_o magia_n have_v the_o same_o meek_a body_n for_o a_o sulphur_n and_o eternal_o 24._o burn_v in_o the_o love-fire_n thus_o sickness_n unto_o death_n be_v that_o the_o turba_n have_v kindle_v itself_o and_o destroy_v purgatory_n the_o introduce_v medium_fw-la the_o life_n fire_n be_v withdraw_v the_o body_n go_v into_o its_o aether_n when_o if_o the_o soul_n fire_n have_v not_o in_o its_o spirit_n god_n body_n viz_o nothing_o of_o the_o power_n of_o humility_n to_o sink_v down_o in_o itself_o through_o death_n into_o life_n it_o be_v a_o dark_a fire_n in_o great_a horror_n in_o the_o first_o four_o form_n of_o nature_n the_o stern_a astringency_n bitterness_n anguish_n and_o fire_n without_o flame_v the_o covetous_a one_o have_v frost_n the_o envious_a one_o bitterness_n the_o falâ—e_o deceitful_a one_o anguish_n the_o wrathful_a one_o fire_n hence_o consider_v the_o last_o judgement_n to_o be_v such_o as_o at_o which_o the_o devil_n do_v tremble_v q._n 19_o how_o the_o soul_n be_v mortal_a or_o who_o it_o be_v immortal_a a._n the_o soul_n be_v from_o the_o eternal_a and_o continue_v eternal_o it_o come_v out_o of_o god_n mouth_n and_o at_o death_n go_v into_o god_n mouth_n again_o but_o the_o wicked_a soul_n have_v lose_v its_o image_n yet_o immortal_a for_o the_o eternal_a nature_n die_v not_o also_o if_o the_o anger_n die_v fire_n shall_v die_v god_n majesty_n will_v extinguish_v which_o can_v never_o be_v the_o wicked_a soul_n have_v introduce_v a_o substance_n into_o the_o will_n thence_o come_v woe_n it_o be_v a_o die_v yet_o only_o a_o will_n of_o die_v a_o anguish_n ever_o think_v if_o i_o have_v not_o do_v this_o or_o that_o i_o may_v have_v attain_v god_n salvation_n which_o evil_a thing_n do_v make_v eternal_a despair_n no_o soul_n die_v be_v it_o in_o god_n or_o in_o hell_n but_o its_o substance_n or_o do_n stand_v eternal_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n wonder_n q._n 20._o how_o the_o soul_n come_v or_o return_n to_o god_n again_o a._n answer_v in_o the_o forego_n answer_v q._n 21._o whither_o the_o soul_n go_v when_o it_o depart_v etc._n etc._n be_v it_o save_v or_o not_o save_v a._n 1._o it_o go_v not_o out_o at_o the_o mouth_n for_o it_o come_v not_o in_o at_o the_o mouth_n but_o the_o turba_n have_v break_v the_o earthy_a life_n go_v as_o a_o conqueror_n unapprehend_v by_o wood_n or_o stone_n through_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o death_n and_o then_o be_v in_o god_n body_n in_o christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n see_v god_n majesty_n and_o the_o angel_n face_n to_o face_n in_o the_o unsearchable_a world_n without_o end_n or_o limit_n it_o be_v swift_a as_o a_o thought_n be_v magical_a its_o word_n and_o deed_n do_v here_o be_v â—ts_n house_n 2._o the_o heavenly_a body_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v from_o the_o pure_a element_n out_o of_o which_o the_o soul_n four_o be_v come_v that_o give_v flesh_n the_o tincture_n blood_n it_o be_v external_a substantiality_n be_v paradise_n where_o spring_n all_o bright_a heavenly_a fruit_n which_o the_o soul_n may_v eat_v they_o be_v as_o pure_a as_o a_o thought_n yet_o substantial_a with_o colour_n power_n and_o palpable_a to_o be_v handle_v by_o the_o soul_n juicy_a full_a of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n 3_o only_o those_o who_o be_v go_v out_o of_o their_o own_o will_n into_o god_n in_o this_o life_n have_v christ_n flesh_n on_o they_o but_o most_o go_v so_o out_o as_o by_o faith_n hang_v by_o a_o thread_n and_o be_v in_o the_o still_a rest_n wait_v for_o the_o last_o judgement_n day_n sink_v down_o in_o humility_n through_o death_n yet_o a_o cliff_n or_o gulf_n be_v betwixt_o they_o and_o the_o holy_a soul_n in_o christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o be_v in_o the_o same_o principle_n yet_o under_o the_o altar_n 4._o the_o wicked_a be_v in_o the_o innermost_a which_o be_v also_o the_o outermost_a darkness_n and_o can_v appear_v again_o in_o the_o starry_a spirit_n seek_v rest_n make_v terror_n in_o house_n
till_o that_o be_v consume_v and_o then_o their_o power_n lie_v in_o darkness_n wait_v the_o last_o judgement_n when_o the_o holy_a shall_v be_v see_v by_o the_o wicked_a 5._o if_o any_o conceit_n a_o place_n where_o they_o sit_v one_o among_o the_o other_o that_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o magia_n every_o one_o be_v where_o it_o will_v be_v and_o where_o ever_o it_o be_v it_o be_v in_o god_n or_o in_o darkness_n but_o this_o deep_a be_v our_o aether_n and_o kingdom_n 6._o a_o soul_n may_v if_o it_o desire_v it_o go_v into_o the_o upper_a angelical_a world_n where_o god_n angel_n will_v love_o entertain_v it_o and_o they_o have_v pure_a work_n with_o they_o they_o also_o delight_v to_o be_v with_o we_o q._n 22._o what_o every_o soul_n depart_v do_v whether_o it_o rejoice_v or_o no_o till_o the_o day_n of_o the_o last_o judgement_n a._n 1._o they_o all_o abound_v with_o great_a inward_a joy_n and_o wait_v to_o put_v on_o their_o bright_a fair_a holy_a new_a body_n out_o of_o the_o old_a their_o joy_n and_o hope_n be_v different_a as_o labourer_n expectation_n be_v who_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o week_n receive_v every_o one_o according_a to_o their_o degree_n of_o labour_n and_o diligence_n 2._o those_o who_o have_v put_v on_o christ_n body_n here_o be_v as_o one_o who_o have_v overcome_v his_o enemy_n in_o a_o fight_n represent_v the_o victory_n before_o his_o king_n who_o receive_v he_o with_o great_a joy_n and_o honour_n 3._o the_o expectation_n of_o the_o wicked_a soul_n be_v as_o a_o imprison_a malefactor_n still_o listen_v when_o any_o thing_n stir_v and_o the_o executioner_n come_v all_o their_o pass_a wickedness_n stand_v before_o they_o in_o such_o different_a aggravation_n as_o they_o have_v here_o q._n 23._o whether_o the_o wicked_a soul_n without_o difference_n in_o so_o long_a a_o time_n before_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n find_v any_o mitigation_n or_o ease_n a._n 1._o the_o soul_n of_o the_o wicked_a have_v no_o mitigation_n their_o great_a mitigation_n be_v the_o climb_v up_o of_o their_o mind_n to_o do_v still_o the_o wickedness_n they_o do_v here_o and_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o last_o judgement_n continual_o seize_v on_o they_o 2._o in_o this_o life_n the_o soul_n be_v in_o the_o angle_n of_o the_o balance_n and_o may_v go_v into_o love_n or_o anger_n but_o when_o the_o balance_n break_v it_o be_v past_a recovery_n for_o who_o can_v break_v eternity_n 3._o but_o here_o god_n spirit_n in_o his_o prophet_n teach_v the_o cross_n and_o the_o devil_n teach_v pleasure_n take_v which_o you_o will_v and_o be_v take_v in_o it_o eternal_o the_o cross_n lead_v to_o love_n and_o pleasure_n to_o the_o anger_n kingdom_n q._n 24._o whether_o man_n wish_n profit_v they_o any_o thing_n or_o sensible_o come_v where_o they_o be_v or_o no_o a._n 1._o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o righteous_a pierce_v into_o heaven_n not_o into_o hell_n out_o of_o hell_n be_v no_o recall_v prayer_n for_o such_o return_n to_o you_o again_o and_o continue_v in_o its_o own_o principle_n 2._o but_o where_o such_o leave_v much_o falsehood_n behind_o they_o for_o which_o torment_n be_v wish_v they_o that_o come_v where_o they_o be_v but_o let_v all_o beware_v they_o sow_v not_o into_o hell_n that_o they_o reap_v it_o not_o 3._o some_o soul_n hang_v as_o by_o a_o thread_n betwixt_o faith_n and_o doubt_v where_o fire_n and_o doubt_v light_a part_n who_o weak_a faith_n be_v detain_v by_o their_o turba_n some_o a_o tedious_a time_n yet_o the_o anger_n can_v devour_v their_o little_a faith_n but_o they_o sink_v down_o at_o last_o through_o anguish_n into_o the_o meek_a kingdom_n 4._o to_o such_o may_v come_v a_o total_a hearty_a zealous_a prayer_n of_o a_o faithful_a brother_n for_o the_o prayer_n of_o such_o can_v open_v the_o gate_n of_o the_o deep_a a_o whole_a principle_n and_o take_v hold_v of_o that_o which_o be_v capable_a of_o it_o for_o the_o weak_a soul_n lay_v hold_v on_o its_o love_a brother_n divine_a earnest_n will_v and_o may_v and_o sink_v down_o out_o of_o anguish_n through_o death_n and_o attain_v god_n kingdom_n but_o can_v help_v it_o to_o glorification_n for_o that_o shine_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n own_o substance_n 5._o the_o popish_a juggle_n for_o money_n by_o meal_n mass_n be_v gross_a deceit_n for_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o covetous_a enter_v only_o into_o his_o chest._n but_o christ_n holy_a congregation_n where_o all_o be_v do_v in_o true_a earnestness_n have_v great_a power_n q._n 25._o what_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o bosom_n of_o abraham_n be_v a._n it_o be_v the_o all-substantial_a or_o all-being_a every-where-presence_n of_o god_n in_o the_o messiah_n christ_n viz._n in_o its_o own_o principle_n as_o be_v sufficient_o explain_v before_o q._n 26._o whether_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o decease_a take_v care_n about_o man_n their_o child_n friend_n and_o good_n and_o know_v see_v like_a or_o dislike_v their_o purpose_n and_o undertake_n a._n there_o be_v three_o distinct_a sort_n of_o soul_n or_o in_o three_o several_a condition_n stir_v 1._o such_o as_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v heaven_n but_o have_v humane_a matter_n on_o they_o search_v the_o cause_n of_o their_o detention_n and_o many_o of_o they_o appear_v in_o human_a form_n in_o the_o starry_a spirit_n take_v care_n about_o will_n etc._n etc._n sometime_o their_o earthy_a business_n stick_v to_o they_o take_v care_n of_o their_o child_n and_o friend_n but_o when_o the_o starry-spirit_n be_v consume_v they_o have_v no_o more_o feel_a knowledge_n only_o see_v it_o in_o the_o magia_n for_o in_o care_n be_v the_o turba_n which_o they_o be_v sink_v through_o but_o a_o live_a man_n have_v power_n to_o reach_v into_o heaven_n as_o king_n saul_n do_v to_o samuel_n 2._o such_o as_o be_v sink_v down_o far_o but_o be_v yet_o in_o one_o place_n of_o the_o principle_n with_o the_o other_o these_o meddle_v with_o no_o business_n wherein_o the_o turba_n stick_v but_o rejoice_v when_o live_v virtuous_a soul_n send_v their_o work_n to_o they_o and_o be_v so_o friendly_a as_o to_o appear_v to_o man_n magical_o in_o their_o sleep_n instruct_v they_o in_o good_a and_o often_o reveal_v art_n which_o lie_v deep_a in_o the_o abyss_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o now_o the_o soul_n be_v free_a and_o in_o the_o arcanum_n of_o god_n even_o so_o do_v the_o damn_a soul_n magical_o teach_v the_o wicked_a great_a masterpiece_n of_o evil_a and_o mischief_n this_o the_o devil_n do_v by_o human_a soul_n himself_o be_v too_o rough_a and_o terrify_v the_o magia_n 3._o such_o as_o be_v in_o abraham_n bosom_n in_o christ_n heavenly_a substantiality_n those_o none_o can_v stir_v unless_o they_o will_v themselves_o nor_o do_v they_o but_o to_o serve_v god_n honour_n nor_o pray_v they_o for_o we_o our_o blessedness_n lie_v in_o our_o enter_v into_o god_n who_o will_v receive_v a_o convert_n sinner_n they_o rejoice_v that_o god_n kingdom_n be_v come_v into_o we_o but_o wonder_n have_v be_v wrought_v by_o the_o live_n faith_n lay_v hold_n of_o the_o decease_a saint_n faith_n q._n 27._o whether_o the_o soul_n in_o death_n know_v or_o understand_v this_o or_o that_o art_n or_o business_n in_o which_o they_o be_v skill_v when_o they_o be_v in_o the_o body_n a._n they_o know_v the_o deep_a found_v art_n but_o awaken_v they_o not_o because_o they_o be_v in_o the_o turba_n but_o the_o high_o enlighten_v soul_n have_v skill_n in_o heavenly_a matter_n and_o all_o that_o lie_v in_o the_o mystery_n especial_o those_o who_o have_v be_v conversant_a in_o the_o mystery_n here_o and_o every_o one_o in_o those_o he_o have_v most_o delight_v here_o but_o all_o in_o a_o humble_a paradisical_a simple_a child_n life_n q._n 28._o whether_o they_o have_v any_o more_o skill_n or_o knowledge_n of_o divine_a angelical_a and_o earthy_a thing_n and_o also_o of_o devilish_a thing_n and_o can_v have_v more_o certain_a experience_n of_o they_o than_o they_o have_v in_o the_o body_n a._n of_o divine_a and_o angelical_a skill_n they_o have_v much_o more_o but_o it_o be_v various_a for_o the_o soul_n without_o a_o body_n be_v under_o god_n altar_n till_o the_o last_o judgement_n day_n and_o for_o up_o no_o wonder_n but_o the_o high_o enlighten_v soul_n that_o have_v god_n body_n have_v overflow_a skill_n yet_o take_v no_o care_n about_o devilish_a thing_n it_o belong_v to_o the_o angel_n 〈…〉_z devil_n and_o defend_v men._n q._n 29._o what_o the_o soul_n 〈…〉_z ing_z and_o clarification_n be_v a._n this_o be_v sufficient_o explain_v before_o q._n 30._o what_o the_o difference_n of_o the_o live_n and_o dead_a resurrection_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o soul_n be_v a._n god_n shall_v move_v all_o the_o three_o principle_n fire_n light_n and_o looking-glass_n the_o judge_n christ_n shall_v sit_v upon_o the_o
omnipotence_n of_o eternity_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n will_v then_o go_v forth_o in_o two_o principle_n in_o the_o anger_n viz._n in_o the_o fire_n as_o the_o severe_a wrath_n of_o the_o fire-life_n and_o in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o love_n as_o a_o flame_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n and_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n as_o a_o wonder_n of_o life_n then_o will_v the_o dead_a and_o those_o who_o shall_v be_v then_o alive_a be_v call_v and_o those_o who_o have_v the_o noble_a image_n will_v show_v it_o and_o those_o who_o have_v lose_v it_o will_v show_v the_o bestial_a image_n they_o have_v get_v the_o earth_n must_v deliver_v up_o the_o phur_n or_o body_n the_o water_n the_o essence_n the_o air_n all_o the_o word_n it_o have_v receive_v into_o it_o or_o serve_v to_o make_v see_v the_o last_o chapter_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n q._n 31._o what_o manner_n of_o new_a glorify_a body_n the_o soul_n will_v have_v this_o be_v sufficient_o declare_v before_o they_o will_v have_v fair_a bright_a work_n of_o faith_n as_o every_o one_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o power_n of_o love_n and_o purity_n but_o very_o different_a for_o the_o work_n of_o many_o will_v almost_o all_o remain_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o themselves_o hardly_o escape_v for_o that_o as_o one_o star_n excel_v another_o so_o they_o and_o every_o one_o will_v receive_v god_n lustre_n as_o his_o virtue_n or_o power_n be_v capable_a of_o the_o light_n for_o after_o this_o life_n there_o will_v be_v no_o better_n but_o every_o one_o remain_v as_o he_o enter_v in_o q._n 32._o what_o other_o form_n state_n and_o condition_n joy_n and_o glory_n will_v there_o be_v to_o soul_n in_o that_o other_o life_n a._n 1._o paradise_n be_v in_o we_o but_o adam_n lust_a after_n the_o outward_a spirit_n draw_v eat_v he_o and_o we_o into_o it_o and_o lose_v the_o substance_n whereof_o this_o world_n fruit_n colour_n etc._n etc._n be_v a_o dead_a dark_a shadow_n but_o our_o restitution_n thereinto_o will_v be_v eternal_a joy_n in_o the_o spring_n of_o all_o flower_n tree_n herb_n fruit_n etc._n etc._n which_o shall_v be_v angelical_a as_o our_o heavenly_a body_n no_o need_n of_o tooth_n and_o entrail_n we_o eat_v in_o the_o mouth_n all_o be_v power_n and_o virtue_n 2._o the_o kingdom_n consist_v not_o in_o eat_v and_o drink_v but_o there_o be_v divine_a praise_n song_n of_o praise_n as_o child_n in_o a_o ring_n on_o a_o mount_n 3._o we_o shall_v all_o know_v each_o other_o by_o our_o new_a name_n which_o in_o the_o language_n of_o another_o nature_n be_v understand_v but_o the_o turba_n be_v leave_v in_o the_o fire_n none_o be_v concern_v for_o his_o relation_n as_o parent_n child_n friend_n who_o be_v in_o hell_n 4._o we_o be_v all_o there_o but_o one_o sex_n the_o first_o image_n heavenly_a virgin_n full_a of_o modesty_n virgin_n and_o purity_n and_o shall_v there_o speak_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o divine_a magia_n and_o the_o song_n in_o reproach_n and_o scorn_n of_o the_o driver_n rev._n 15._o 3._o q._n 33._o what_o kind_n of_o matter_n our_o body_n shall_v have_v in_o the_o other_o life_n a._n 1._o christ_n say_v none_o go_v to_o heaven_n but_o the_o son_n of_o man_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n blood_n john_n 3._o 13._o he_o speak_v not_o only_o of_o his_o deity_n but_o the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o word_n that_o become_v flesh_n in_o which_o flesh_n and_o blood_n we_o must_v â—ive_a eternal_o if_o we_o will_v be_v in_o god_n adam_n have_v the_o virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n but_o when_o he_o fall_v be_v divide_v and_o the_o woman_n frame_v and_o he_o have_v the_o bestial_a deformity_n whereof_o we_o be_v ashamed_a 2._o but_o christ_n be_v become_v man_n in_o that_o virgin_n image_n of_o god_n wisdom_n be_v become_v flesh_n in_o the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n which_o virgin_n and_o water_n when_o adam_n fall_v withdraw_v and_o stand_v in_o its_o own_o principle_n christ_n become_v man_n in_o a_o pure_a vessel_n i._n e._n in_o the_o first_o image_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o soul_n he_o assume_v from_o mary_n and_o the_o outward_a man_n hang_v to_o he_o and_o when_o we_o be_v new_o bear_v we_o put_v on_o christ_n and_o be_v new_a bear_v out_o of_o christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n 3._o the_o convert_v sinner_n become_v god_n child_n in_o christ_n and_o in_o that_o very_a body_n consist_v of_o heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n which_o yet_o be_v real_a substantial_a and_o visible_a to_o be_v feel_v and_o handle_v by_o our_o heavenly_a hand_n shall_v we_o have_v heaven_n thus_o shall_v we_o have_v christ_n and_o god_n body_n which_o fill_v heaven_n for_o our_o substantiality_n be_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a and_o must_v eternal_o be_v in_o the_o same_o and_o not_o in_o gross_a bestial_a flesh._n q._n 34._o what_o be_v the_o lamentable_a horrible_a miserable_a estate_n of_o the_o damn_a a._n this_o be_v sufficient_o answer_v above_o god_n anger_n be_v their_o habitation_n their_o blasphemy_n and_o abomination_n be_v their_o boast_n their_o whole_a life_n be_v one_o continual_a fear_n horror_n anguish_n despair_n and_o a_o gnaw_a worm_n fruit_n grow_v to_o they_o out_o of_o their_o principle_n outward_o fair_a but_o within_o be_v fierce_a wrath_n all_o their_o curse_a practice_n on_o earth_n follow_v they_o thither_o and_o that_o will_v they_o do_v there_o q._n 35._o what_o the_o enochian_a life_n be_v and_o how_o long_o it_o last_v a._n the_o father_n of_o enoch_n be_v jared_n significant_a in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n enoch_n be_v beget_v methuselah_n who_o attain_v the_o great_a age._n after_o which_o enoch_n be_v take_v up_o with_o both_o body_n the_o outward_a be_v swallow_v up_o and_o be_v in_o the_o mystery_n and_o the_o inward_a be_v a_o heavenly_a mystery_n so_o he_o live_v in_o two_o mystery_n in_o paradise_n but_o have_v still_o the_o turba_n in_o the_o mystery_n and_o in_o the_o heavenly_a mystery_n have_v god_n body_n paradise_n be_v still_o upon_o earth_n at_o hand_n not_o vanish_v but_o as_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o by_o the_o curse_n yet_o lie_v as_o a_o mystery_n uncorrupted_a enoch_n be_v not_o go_v out_o of_o this_o world_n he_o be_v god_n preacher_n and_o after_o the_o turba_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n he_o must_v be_v silent_a till_o the_o six_o seal_n and_o angel_n of_o the_o turba_n have_v pour_v out_o their_o vial_n then_o come_v enoch_n again_o and_o reprove_v the_o world_n after_o which_o the_o world_n become_v fat_a and_o their_o turba_n also_o methuselah_n die_v and_o the_o deluge_n of_o fire_n by_o elias_n come_v o_o you_o elect_v desire_v not_o to_o live_v after_o enoch_n take_v up_o but_o while_o he_o preach_v be_v the_o golden_a time_n q._n 36._o what_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o messiah_n or_o christ_n be_v a._n 1._o christ_n soul_n be_v human_a conceive_v in_o mary_n in_o a_o twofold_n virgin_n the_o outward_a image_n mortal_a life_n in_o mary_n be_v no_o pure_a virgin_n no_o daughter_n of_o eve_n be_v so_o nor_o be_v eve_n more_o than_o half_a a_o virgin_n adam_n be_v the_o other_o half_a for_o adam_n fall_n divide_v the_o tincture_n which_o be_v one_o total_a entire_a virgin_n before_o in_o pure_a love_n and_o chastity_n both_o tincture_n of_o fire_n and_o light_n be_v in_o a_o mixture_n with_o power_n to_o generate_v a_o spirit_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n tincture_n but_o the_o earthy_a life_n captivate_v he_o he_o imagine_v into_o eve_n where_o be_v then_o his_o modesty_n his_o imagination_n become_v bestial_a of_o great_a love_n to_o the_o lose_a image_n and_o that_o it_o may_v become_v one_o again_o do_v the_o word_n which_o speak_v forth_o the_o soul_n at_o first_o become_v incarnate_a 2._o so_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o mary_n the_o heavenly_a virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n be_v put_v on_o but_o in_o the_o soul_n principle_n not_o in_o the_o earthy_a flesh_n and_o in_o that_o very_a virgin_n have_v the_o word_n assume_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n the_o soul_n seed_n as_o also_o the_o first_o image_n seed_n which_o have_v stand_v so_o long_a time_n in_o the_o mystery_n break_v off_o which_o he_o regenerate_v make_v again_o one_o whole_a entire_a image_n by_o remix_v the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n with_o the_o soul_n spirit_n be_v water_n for_o the_o word_n take_v hold_v of_o the_o soul_n tincture_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v tincture_n and_o both_o become_v one_o soul_n 3._o yet_o do_v the_o creature_n remain_v distinct_a from_o god_n spirit_n but_o god_n spirit_n cohabit_v therein_o and_o out_o of_o god_n tincture_n and_o water_n and_o mary_n tincture_n and_o water_n come_v one_o flesh_n and_o blood_n thus_o be_v he_o mary_n true_a natural_a son_n with_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o also_o god_n true_a son_n
by_o eternal_a generation_n stand_v in_o the_o majesty_n of_o the_o sacred_a trinity_n and_o in_o the_o body_n of_o mary_n equal_o alike_o at_o once_o q._n 37._o what_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v which_o be_v obedient_a and_o which_o he_o commend_v into_o his_o father_n hand_n a._n 1._o this_o be_v that_o great_a jewel_n that_o pearl_n matth._n 13._o 46._o the_o philosopher_n stone_n spirit_n and_o shine_a sun_n not_o so_o noble_a the_o heavenly_a and_o earthy_a mystery_n be_v in_o it_o nothing_o in_o this_o world_n be_v like_o it_o but_o the_o mean_a simplicity_n which_o stand_v still_o and_o awaken_v not_o the_o turba_n in_o such_o a_o spirit_n be_v this_o jewel_n hide_v as_o the_o gold_n in_o the_o stone_n 2._o the_o soul_n be_v the_o original_a of_o life_n as_o a_o fire_n of_o god_n which_o shall_v be_v turn_v into_o god_n eternal_a will_n in_o the_o magic_n seek_v of_o which_o will_v the_o soul_n be_v originate_v and_o wherein_o lie_v the_o deity_n with_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n 3._o and_o out_o of_o the_o soul_n fire_n the_o light_n be_v generate_v by_o blow_v itself_o up_o by_o which_o it_o be_v its_o own_o life_n and_o in_o the_o light_n meekness_n be_v the_o noble_a tincture_n with_o two_o form_n one_o red_a of_o the_o fire_n the_o other_o thin_a of_o the_o water_n which_o generate_v the_o life_n and_o in_o the_o exit_fw-la or_o go_v forth_o of_o that_o power_n and_o virtue_n which_o be_v free_a from_o the_o fire_n be_v the_o light_n of_o life_n or_o true_a spirit_n wherein_o be_v the_o virgin_n the_o image_n spirit_n of_o god_n in_o this_o spirit_n lie_v the_o thought_n and_o understanding_n and_o if_o it_o cast_v away_o its_o own_o soul_n fire_n pomp_n and_o wit_n it_o attain_v god_n image_n god_n body_n for_o it_o be_v so_o subtle_a that_o it_o unit_v itself_o with_o god_n for_o it_o can_v and_o may_v enter_v into_o god_n and_o because_o this_o spirit_n originate_v out_o of_o the_o fire-life_n and_o the_o fire-life_n in_o the_o abyss_n stand_v in_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n therefore_o christ_n commend_v not_o this_o his_o spirit_n into_o the_o fiery_a life_n but_o into_o his_o father_n hand_n viz._n into_o his_o love-desire_n wherewith_o he_o reach_v after_o our_o spirit_n when_o we_o enter_v into_o god_n 4._o thus_o be_v show_v what_o christ_n spirit_n be_v and_o what_o our_o spirit_n be_v viz._n not_o the_o soul_n itself_o but_o its_o life_n spirit_n in_o the_o trinity_n the_o son_n have_v the_o spirit_n proceed_v out_o of_o his_o heart_n and_o mouth_n the_o heart_n be_v the_o flame_n of_o love_n which_o meekn_v the_o father_n anger_n so_o be_v it_o in_o man_n and_o no_o otherwise_o in_o one_o syllable_n q._n 38._o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n a._n future_a thing_n be_v to_o be_v answer_v only_o in_o a_o magical_a manner_n or_o by_o way_n of_o similitude_n because_o the_o future_a wonder_n be_v all_o see_v in_o the_o turba_n and_o concern_v this_o question_n there_o be_v enough_o speak_v in_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o former_a question_n q._n 39_o what_o and_o where_o paradise_n be_v with_o its_o inhabitant_n a._n it_o be_v explain_v in_o the_o enochian_a life_n that_o paradise_n be_v not_o alter_v only_o withdraw_v from_o our_o source_n or_o quality_n if_o our_o eye_n be_v open_v we_o shall_v see_v it_o nay_o god_n be_v with_o we_o only_o we_o have_v lose_v the_o quality_n and_o fruit_n of_o paradise_n as_o the_o devil_n have_v lose_v god_n for_o adam_n will_v eat_v of_o the_o earthy_a fruit_n whereby_o he_o get_v a_o earthy_a life_n and_o seclude_v himself_o the_o garden_n where_o heavenly_a fruit_n grow_v q._n 40._o whether_o paradise_n be_v alterable_a and_o what_o shall_v the_o afterward_o a._n 1._o as_o little_a as_o god_n be_v alterable_a so_o little_o be_v paradise_n when_o the_o outward_a dominion_n shall_v pass_v away_o then_o shall_v in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n be_v pure_a paradise_n world_n a_o earth_n of_o heavenly_a substantiality_n no_o night_n heat_n frost_n old-age_n sickness_n fear_v sorrow_n death_n nor_o superior_a but_o christ_n in_o one_o communion_n with_o the_o angel_n then_o will_v the_o tabernacle_n of_o god_n be_v with_o men._n 2._o this_o earth_n will_v be_v a_o crystalline_a sea_n where_o god_n lustre_n will_v be_v the_o light_n it_o will_v be_v a_o holy_a priestly_a life_n all_o speak_n of_o god_n wisdom_n and_o infinite_a wonder_n all_o fruit_n will_v grow_v to_o we_o according_a to_o our_o wish_n it_o will_v be_v a_o life_n of_o mere_a love_n and_o delight_n for_o to_o this_o end_n have_v god_n manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o create_a image_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n that_o he_o may_v rejoice_v himself_o in_o his_o life_n essence_n eternal_o haleluia_o this_o be_v the_o author_n four_o book_n write_a anno_fw-la 1620._o the_o five_o book_n of_o the_o author_n jacob_n behmen_n consist_v of_o three_o part_n viz._n first_o the_o incarnation_n or_o become_v man_n of_o jesus_n christ._n the_o second_o part_n be_v of_o christ_n suffer_v die_a death_n and_o resurrection_n the_o three_o part_n be_v of_o the_o tree_n of_o christian_a faith_n 1._o to_o the_o right_n know_v christ_n incarnation_n the_o knowledge_n how_o adam_n be_v and_o whereof_o make_v much_o import_v 2._o adam_n be_v make_v out_o of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n god_n the_o father_n property_n compare_v to_o fire_n the_o son_n property_n compare_v to_o light_n the_o spirit_n property_n to_o the_o wind_n or_o air_n the_o out-birth_n proceed_v from_o both_o god_n according_a to_o the_o first_o principle_n be_v not_o call_v god_n but_o a_o consume_a fire_n 3._o the_o father_n be_v the_o eternal_a will_n the_o son_n the_o eternal_a meekness_n and_o the_o impregnator_n the_o spirit_n the_o eternal_a life_n 4._o the_o trinity_n create_v the_o one_o holy_a element_n call_v centre_n of_o nature_n divine_a divide_v substantiality_n the_o substantiality_n of_o the_o light_n paradise_n the_o mother_n of_o a_o give_a power_n meekness_n and_o substance_n to_o all_o form_n 5._o out_o of_o this_o one_o holy_a element_n be_v make_v angel_n and_o men._n only_a man_n be_v make_v not_o only_o of_o the_o one_o holy_a element_n but_o as_o to_o the_o out-birth_n of_o the_o four_o element_n also_o over_o which_o he_o be_v to_o rule_v both_o star_n element_n and_o creature_n by_o his_o power_n give_v he_o out_o of_o that_o one_o holy_a element_n 6._o adam_n body_n be_v paradisical_a holy_a and_o of_o power_n to_o penetrate_v stone_n or_o earth_n immortal_a yet_o real_a flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a he_o be_v both_o a_o masculine_a and_o feminine_a virgin_n and_o be_v to_o propagate_v magical_o for_o both_o the_o tincture_n be_v in_o he_o and_o to_o eat_v only_o paradisical_a food_n which_o need_v neither_o gut_n not_o bestial_a draught_n etc._n etc._n 7._o but_o adam_n do_v not_o continue_v so_o for_o the_o four_o element_n gain_v power_n over_o the_o one_o holy_a potent_a element_n by_o which_o they_o be_v to_o have_v be_v govern_v he_o sleep_v for_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o continue_v in_o the_o state_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v so_o god_n divide_v the_o tincture_n and_o form_v of_o the_o feminine_a a_o woman_n give_v her_o the_o half_a cross_n in_o the_o head_n and_o to_o they_o the_o member_n of_o distinction_n and_o propagation_n yet_o still_o in_o paradise_n 8._o and_o eve_n be_v tempt_v by_o the_o serpent_n though_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v explain_v to_o she_o by_o her_o husband_n fall_v and_o draw_v he_o also_o 9_o but_o god_n have_v incorporate_v the_o virgin_n of_o wisdom_n in_o they_o which_o viz._n the_o reincorporate_v eternal_a virginity_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n have_v lie_v shut_v up_o in_o the_o virgin_n mary_n and_o in_o all_o adam_n child_n in_o every_o man_n light_n of_o life_n want_v only_o this_o that_o the_o soul_n spirit_n give_v itself_o up_o thereinto_o and_o in_o that_o soul-spirit_n god_n become_v generate_v again_o chap._n viii_o 1._o for_o christ_n be_v not_o become_v man_n in_o the_o virgin_n mary_n only_o so_o that_o the_o divine_a 37._o substantiality_n do_v sit_v bolt_v up_o therein_o no_o the_o divine_a substantiality_n in_o the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n enter_v into_o and_o become_v flesh_n and_o blood_n it_o make_v heavenly_a tincture_n and_o divine_a magia_n 2._o so_o that_o we_o may_v say_v when_o with_o our_o imagination_n we_o enter_v into_o god_n that_o we_o enter_v into_o god_n flesh_n and_o blood_n for_o the_o word_n become_v man_n and_o god_n be_v the_o word_n 3._o this_o take_v not_o away_o the_o creature_n of_o christ_n we_o liken_v the_o creature_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v indeed_o a_o body_n to_o the_o sun_n which_o enlighten_v the_o whole_a
deep_a one_o power_n and_o lustre_n receive_v the_o other_o the_o deep_a with_o its_o lustre_n be_v hide_v but_o yet_o have_v the_o power_n of_o the_o sun_n in_o it_o 4._o so_o christ_n substantiality_n fill_v heaven_n and_o paradise_n and_o swallow_v up_o the_o earthiness_n also_o where_o it_o be_v receive_v and_o obey_v 5._o thus_o christ_n bring_v back_o what_o adam_n lose_v and_o much_o more_o for_o the_o word_n be_v every_o where_o become_v man._n see_v the_o extract_v of_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o the_o 18_o chapter_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o second_o part_n be_v of_o christ_n suffer_v die_a death_n and_o resurrection_n chap._n i._n q._n be_v it_o say_v be_v it_o not_o sufficient_a that_o god_n become_v man_n why_o must_v he_o also_o die_v can_v god_n no_o other_o way_n save_o man_n what_o pleasure_n take_v he_o in_o death_n and_o die_v if_o god_n have_v by_o his_o son_n death_n pay_v a_o ransom_n for_o we_o why_o must_v we_o also_o die_v chap._n v._o ver._n 54._o to_o the_o end_n ans._n 1._o man_n have_v lose_v the_o divine_a substantiality_n and_o angelical_a property_n and_o imagine_v into_o the_o out-birth_n viz._n into_o the_o earthy_a part_n be_v depart_v from_o the_o divine_a light_n into_o the_o light_n of_o this_o world_n and_o captivate_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o god_n which_o the_o devil_n have_v kindle_v viz._n the_o four_o first_o form_n according_a to_o which_o god_n call_v himself_o a_o consume_a fire_n 2._o the_o corrupt_a out_o birth_n also_o have_v put_v a_o body_n on_o he_o which_o it_o destroy_v and_o swallow_v up_o again_o in_o its_o essential_a fire_n 3._o but_o be_v the_o soul_n be_v breathe_v into_o man_n out_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a and_o so_o be_v a_o angel_n 4._o therefore_o have_v the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a light_n world_n the_o heart_n of_o god_n resume_v the_o same_o enter_v into_o the_o human_a essence_n which_o lie_v in_o the_o anguish_n chamber_n surround_v with_o death_n and_o take_v to_o himself_o a_o soul_n out_o of_o our_o essence_n and_o our_o mortal_a life_n and_o introduce_v the_o soul_n through_o death_n through_o the_o earnest_a severe_a fire_n of_o god_n the_o father_n into_o the_o holy_a meek_a light-world_n and_o so_o destroy_v death_n by_o bring_v in_o divine_a substantiality_n into_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o father_n the_o centre_n of_o the_o anguish-chamber_n the_o fire_n world_n in_o the_o soul_n christ_n be_v the_o right_a centre_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n be_v with_o the_o out_o go_v holy_a spirit_n the_o flame_a majesty_n the_o light-world_n 5._o and_o whosoever_o will_v possess_v the_o light-world_n and_o be_v a_o angel_n must_v enter_v in_o through_o the_o same_o path_n bear_v old_a adam_n cross_n go_v forth_o through_o the_o harâ—â—â—_n astringent_a stern_a and_o malignant_a corrupt_a adamical_a man_n and_o slay_v he_o and_o be_v bear_v anew_o out_o of_o the_o anxious_a wheel_n 6._o but_o see_v we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v this_o christ_n give_v himself_o into_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n in_o the_o soul_n brake_n and_o extinguish_v it_o with_o his_o love_n so_o that_o now_o when_o we_o go_v out_o of_o ourselves_o to_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n we_o come_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n the_o path_n he_o have_v prepare_v for_o we_o and_o lead_v to_o his_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o ascend_v into_o his_o arm_n the_o unshut_a light-world_n which_o be_v also_o abraham_n bosom_n the_o paradise_n wherein_o we_o be_v create_v our_o true_a dear_a native_a country_n 7._o it_o consist_v not_o in_o this_o that_o we_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o portray_v and_o represent_v what_o christ_n have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o we_o and_o tell_v of_o a_o faith_n in_o that_o but_o that_o we_o daily_o and_o hourly_o fight_v and_o slay_v the_o evil_a adam_n as_o to_o his_o will_n and_o do_n with_o resign_v and_o resolve_v earnestness_n and_o then_o we_o enter_v into_o christ_n death_n in_o our_o live_a body_n &_o put_v on_o his_o life_n in_o we_o &_o become_v impregnate_v with_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n get_v on_o we_o christ_n thorny_a crown_n and_o still_o be_v account_v one_o that_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o live_v on_o the_o earth_n through_o all_o which_o we_o must_v faithful_o proceed_v on_o know_v we_o must_v either_o be_v angel_n or_o devil_n 8._o in_o this_o death_n nothing_o die_v to_o or_o in_o we_o but_o only_o the_o earthy_a evil_a dead_a adam_n who_o will_n and_o life_n we_o have_v here_o continual_o destroy_v this_o enemy_n depart_v from_o we_o into_o the_o essential_a fire_n into_o the_o four_o element_n and_o into_o the_o mystery_n and_o must_v at_o the_o end_n be_v try_v through_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n and_o then_o our_o body_n and_o work_n must_v be_v give_v we_o again_o through_o that_o fire_n whatever_o the_o earthy_a mystery_n have_v swallow_v up_o but_o not_o such_o a_o evil_a one_o for_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n devour_v the_o evil_a but_o such_o a_o one_o as_o we_o here_o in_o anxiety_n have_v seek_v a_o divine_a spiritual_a substance_n like_o the_o wonder_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n 9_o hypocritical_a reason_n say_v christ_n have_v do_v all_o for_o we_o we_o can_v it_o be_v right_a christ_n have_v do_v what_o we_o can_v do_v he_o have_v break_v death_n and_o restore_v a_o new_a life_n and_o be_v in_o heaven_n but_o it_o be_v not_o know_v but_o do_v the_o devil_n know_v but_o what_o avail_v that_o we_o know_v if_o we_o remain_v without_o and_o enter_v not_o into_o christ_n in_o the_o way_n and_o passage_n he_o have_v make_v for_o we_o do_v good_a for_o evil_n in_o truth_n and_o simplicty_n chap._n vii_o ver._n 75._o 1._o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o cry_v lord_n give_v i_o a_o strong_a faith_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n he_o have_v satisfy_v for_o my_o sin_n but_o i_o must_v enter_v into_o christ_n suffering_n and_o die_v and_o be_v bear_v a_o second_o time_n out_o of_o his_o death_n become_v a_o member_n in_o and_o with_o he_o constant_o crucify_v the_o old_a adam_n always_o hang_v on_o christ_n cross_n become_v a_o obedient_a child_n though_o i_o plain_o walk_v this_o way_n yet_o i_o have_v so_o evil_a a_o guest_n in_o i_o that_o i_o still_o work_v too_o much_o evil_n must_v therefore_o continual_o strive_v and_o fight_v till_o i_o vanquish_v 2._o christ_n indeed_o have_v in_o and_o for_o we_o break_a death_n and_o make_v way_n but_o what_o do_v that_o comfort_n i_o unless_o i_o enter_v in_o that_o very_a way_n and_o path_n as_o a_o pilgrim_n or_o stranger_n here_o chap._n ix_o christ_n suffering_n etc._n etc._n 1._o man_n content_v they_o to_o participate_v of_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n v_o 29._o but_o his_o divine_a flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v that_o which_o the_o wicked_a can_v participate_v of_o that_o be_v sacramental_o 2._o they_o receive_v the_o four_o element_n in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n because_o they_o discern_v not_o the_o lord_n body_n which_o be_v every_o where_o present_a in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_v feed_v upon_o by_o the_o heavenly_a soul_n not_o as_o a_o sign_n as_o other_o dream_n not_o spirit_n without_o substance_n but_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o spirit_n christ_n flesh_n which_o fill_v the_o light-world_n which_o the_o word_n that_o become_v man_n bring_v with_o it_o into_o the_o virgin_n mary_n and_o there_o become_v open_v in_o its_o flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o assume_v human_a essence_n 3._o yet_o be_v it_o at_o that_o very_a time_n while_o christ_n lie_v in_o the_o virgin_n womb_n in_o heaven_n in_o the_o one_o element_n in_o all_o place_n it_o come_v not_o into_o mary_n from_o many_o mile_n off_o but_o the_o centre_n which_o adam_n in_o god_n anger_n have_v shut_v up_o in_o death_n the_o word_n of_o the_o deity_n do_v unlock_v and_o bring_v in_o the_o divine_a substantiality_n not_o enter_v in_o but_o unshut_v ingenerate_a and_o in_o this_o world_n exgenerate_v god_n and_o man_n one_o person_n heavenly_a substantiality_n and_o virginity_n one_o only_a man_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o this_o world_n see_v the_o latter_a part_n of_o the_o 18_o chapter_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o three_o part_n be_v of_o the_o tree_n of_o christian_a faith_n chap._n i._n what_o faith_n be_v 1._o it_o be_v not_o our_o force_v the_o mind_n to_o belief_n of_o article_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o our_o reason_n 2._o but_o true_a faith_n be_v one_o spirit_n with_o god_n work_v in_o and_o with_o god_n be_v the_o might_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o the_o liberty_n in_o god_n will_n incline_v to_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n be_v free_a from_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o torment_n in_o nature_n be_v not_o comprehend_v subsist_v in_o
eternity_n as_o a_o nothing_o and_o yet_o be_v all_o 3._o but_o if_o it_o become_v apprehend_v than_o it_o be_v enter_v into_o reason_n as_o into_o a_o prison_n where_o it_o work_v the_o wonder_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o nature_n but_o in_o the_o liberty_n the_o wonder_n of_o god_n and_o so_o be_v the_o companionness_n or_o playfellow_n of_o sophia_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n chap._n ii_o why_o faith_n and_o doubt_v dwell_v together_o 1._o though_o faith_n be_v god_n image_n viz._n the_o desire_v see_v and_o mind_n a_o eternal_a figure_n yet_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o body_n it_o may_v change_v itself_o into_o the_o anguish_n fountain_n 2._o for_o faith_n in_o its_o original_n be_v only_o a_o will_n which_o will_n be_v a_o seed_n and_o that_o seed_n 4._o must_v the_o soul_n be_v a_o fire-spirit_n sow_v into_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n and_o so_o will_v a_o tree_n grow_v on_o which_o the_o soul_n feed_v to_o allay_v and_o meeken_fw-ge its_o fire_n and_o become_v powerful_a and_o give_v still_o its_o virtue_n to_o the_o root_n of_o this_o tree_n which_o grow_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n even_o into_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n and_o spring_v in_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n 3._o there_o be_v a_o continual_a vehement_a strife_n in_o man_n while_o he_o be_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o 8._o this_o earthy_a life_n unless_o he_o so_o earnest_o sink_v down_o in_o himself_o that_o he_o introduce_v the_o lifes-fire_n into_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n and_o then_o be_v dead_a as_o to_o reason_n and_o live_v to_o god_n which_o be_v a_o high_o precious_a life_n and_o rare_o find_v for_o it_o be_v like_o the_o first_o image_n that_o god_n create_v the_o mortal_a only_o hang_v to_o it_o but_o this_o right_a life_n be_v in_o another_o principle_n and_o world_n and_o be_v the_o first_o right_a paradifical_a human_a life_n 4._o that_o earthy_a human_a life_n into_o which_o adam_n fall_v originate_v in_o the_o mother_n womb_n move_v chief_o in_o fire_n air_n water_n and_o earth_n or_o flesh_n tincture_v inform_v and_o make_v rational_a by_o the_o constellation_n to_o pleasure_n or_o displeasure_n be_v no_o more_o but_o a_o bestial_a life_n reason_n look_v no_o high_a 5._o yet_o man_n great_a pant_v after_o a_o high_a and_o eternal_a life_n be_v a_o magic_n seek_v a_o mystery_n implant_v at_o his_o creation_n it_o lie_v in_o reason_n but_o reason_n nor_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n comprehend_v it_o not_o it_o be_v a_o secret_a spring_n open_v in_o another_o principle_n hide_v in_o the_o anguish_n hold_v captive_a by_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n which_o the_o outward_a life_n reason_n have_v might_n to_o suppress_v so_o that_o it_o be_v flifle_v come_v not_o to_o the_o light_n generate_v not_o abide_v hide_v and_o when_o the_o body_n break_v the_o will_n have_v not_o wherewith_o to_o open_v the_o mystery_n which_o mystery_n be_v god_n kingdom_n but_o the_o fire_n or_o soul_n spirit_n abide_v in_o eternal_a darkness_n 6._o the_o mystery_n be_v god_n kingdom_n give_v a_o long_a desire_n stand_v hide_v in_o the_o soul_n incomprehensible_a to_o nature_n and_o have_v its_o root_n in_o the_o soul_n fire_n this_o will_n be_v no_o part_v or_o rent_v from_o the_o soul_n but_o become_v one_o spirit_n with_o god_n and_o so_o be_v the_o soul_n garment_n and_o the_o soul_n in_o that_o will_n and_o spirit_n be_v become_v environ_v and_o hide_v in_o god_n though_o it_o dwell_v in_o the_o body_n 7._o this_o be_v the_o right_n earnest_a faith_n a_o child_n of_o god_n and_o dwell_v in_o another_o world_n it_o be_v not_o a_o historical_a will_n reason_n know_v there_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o desire_n unrighteousness_n after_o god_n and_o yet_o hold_v that_o very_a desire_n captive_a from_o enter_v into_o the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o sidereal_a magia_n say_v to_o morrow_n thou_o shall_v go_v forth_o to_o god_n introduce_v self-ability_n of_o find_v and_o be_v surround_v with_o opinion_n and_o conjecture_n keep_v from_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n 8._o but_o the_o will_n that_o sink_v itself_o out_o from_o reason_n into_o obedience_n and_o love_n to_o god_n be_v a_o obedient_a humble_a child_n and_o accept_v for_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o god_n similitude_n and_o see_v god_n be_v free_a in_o himself_o from_o the_o evil_a so_o must_v the_o will_n and_o then_o though_o god_n be_v no_o accepter_n of_o person_n nor_o will_v let_v sin_n into_o himself_o yet_o he_o will_v accept_v the_o humble_a free_a obedient_a will_n for_o whatcome_v to_o he_o into_o his_o liberty_n he_o will_v not_o cast_v off_o chap._n iii_o whence_o come_v good_a and_o evil_a joy_n and_o sorrow_n love_n and_o anger_n life_n and_o death_n 1._o though_o from_o the_o eternal_a substance_n all_o proceed_v good_a and_o evil_a etc._n etc._n yet_o we_o can_v say_v that_o evil_a and_o death_n come_v from_o god_n in_o god_n be_v no_o evil_a nor_o death_n nor_o in_o eternity_n do_v any_o evil_a go_v into_o he_o the_o eternity_n manifest_v itself_o by_o similitude_n 2._o in_o the_o eternal_a nature_n be_v the_o magia_n of_o life_n where_o one_o form_n desire_v and_o awaken_v the_o other_o whence_o the_o essence_n of_o multiplicity_n exist_v and_o out_o of_o which_o the_o wonder_n the_o create_v being_n be_v generate_v and_o out_o of_o the_o same_o fire_n of_o nature_n the_o fierce_a wrath_n proceed_v 3._o in_o god_n will_n be_v a_o desire_v which_o cause_v the_o magia_n out_o of_o which_o exi_v the_o multiplicity_n yet_o the_o multiplicity_n itself_o be_v not_o god_n willing_a which_o be_v free_a from_o all_o substance_n but_o in_o the_o desire_n or_o long_v of_o the_o will_n nature_n generate_v itself_o with_o all_o form_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o eternal_a magia_n 4._o what_o spirit_n soever_o imagine_v with_o the_o will_n into_o nature_n be_v the_o child_n of_o nature_n and_o one_o life_n with_o nature_n but_o whosoever_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o reason_n of_o nature_n with_o its_o will_n and_o longing_n into_o the_o free_a will_n of_o god_n and_o therein_o abide_v be_v one_o spirit_n in_o and_o with_o god_n and_o be_v god_n child_n and_o the_o nature_n spirit_n be_v god_n wonder_n or_o creature_n chap._n iu._n how_o to_o attain_v the_o liberty_n of_o god_n how_o god_n image_n be_v destroy_v the_o state_n of_o the_o wicked_a after_o the_o die_a of_o the_o body_n 1._o where_o our_o will_n and_o heart_n be_v there_o be_v also_o our_o treasure_n be_v our_o will_n in_o god_n will_n then_o have_v we_o the_o great_a mystery_n out_o of_o which_o this_o world_n as_o a_o similitude_n be_v generate_v and_o have_v both_o the_o eternal_a and_o corruptible_a yea_o we_o bring_v the_o wonder_n of_o our_o corruptible_a work_n into_o the_o eternal_a 2._o but_o if_o we_o turn_v our_o desire_v from_o the_o eternal_a into_o the_o earthy_a mystery_n our_o will_n be_v captivate_v and_o hang_v only_o to_o the_o looking-glass_n and_o attain_v not_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n 3._o 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stand_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o will_n the_o second_o in_o the_o will_n to_o the_o light_n the_o one_o give_v its_o desire_n into_o the_o other_o yet_o be_v not_o mix_v each_o retain_v its_o property_n yet_o dwell_v in_o the_o other_o the_o three_o have_v the_o property_n of_o both_o yet_o be_v neither_o it_o be_v a_o awakener_n manifester_n and_o similitude_n of_o the_o eternal_a yet_o be_v not_o the_o eternal_a but_o be_v become_v a_o substance_n in_o the_o eternal_a desire_n 5._o the_o creation_n be_v a_o awaken_n of_o the_o power_n and_o form_n which_o be_v in_o the_o eternal_a will_n and_o because_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n comprise_v in_o the_o eternal_a therefore_o must_v the_o substance_n in_o this_o world_n together_o with_o the_o figure_n go_v into_o the_o eternal_a 6._o but_o whatsoever_o become_v comprise_v in_o the_o desire_n out_o of_o the_o beginning_n reside_v into_o its_o ether_n become_v what_o it_o be_v when_o it_o be_v no_o substance_n so_o this_o world_n substance_n be_v a_o coagulate_v vapour_n return_v into_o the_o magia_n or_o mystery_n whereof_o it_o serve_v a_o while_n to_o be_v a_o manifester_n 7._o for_o nothing_o attain_v the_o liberty_n of_o eternity_n that_o subsist_v not_o in_o the_o willfire_n of_o the_o eternal_a in_o which_o the_o light_n can_v bring_v its_o lustre_n and_o dwell_v and_o that_o it_o be_v as_o subtle_a as_o the_o light_n substantiality_n 8._o man_n soul_n may_v if_o it_o will_v become_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n into_o renovation_n by_o forsake_v the_o earthy_a renew_v what_o he_o have_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a which_o else_o remain_v in_o the_o quality_n of_o torment_n for_o whatever_o be_v not_o like_a to_o the_o love_n fire_n light_n and_o water_n can_v subsist_v in_o the_o liberty_n but_o remain_v in_o a_o opposite_a will_n in_o the_o dark_a torment_n it_o awaken_v in_o itself_o 9_o the_o right_a man_n out_o of_o the_o new_a birth_n be_v three_o world_n the_o eternal_a light_a world_n shine_v through_o all_o whatsoever_o be_v thin_a rare_a or_o transparent_a and_o thereby_o capable_a of_o it_o which_o can_v no_o more_o be_v hinder_v than_o the_o sun_n can_v be_v that_o it_o shall_v not_o shine_v 10._o the_o property_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n sprout_v make_v sulphur_n mercurius_n and_o sal._n 11._o the_o second_o principle_n sprout_v in_o itself_o make_v love_n a_o friendly_a virtuous_a pious_a humble_a patient_a will_n to_o stoop_v and_o bear_v with_o evil_a in_o other_o ever_o hide_v to_o the_o old_a man_n lash_v it_o forward_o as_o a_o lazy_a ass_n deny_v he_o the_o worldly_a jollity_n it_o lust_v after_o and_o make_v he_o a_o servant_n it_o with_o stand_v the_o evil_a influence_n of_o the_o star_n and_o the_o fierce_a devil_n and_o malicious_a man_n so_o
far_o as_o they_o be_v holy_a and_o capable_a of_o it_o which_o their_o possess_v the_o second_o principle_n enable_v they_o to_o be_v 12._o the_o three_o principle_n have_v its_o sprout_v but_o it_o be_v in_o warring_n the_o cold_a against_o the_o heat_n and_o every_o thing_n against_o its_o contrary_n the_o cold_a give_v substance_n the_o heat_n spirit_n the_o light_a meekness_n and_o then_o the_o fire_n consume_v all_o both_o evil_a and_o good_n 13._o see_v therefore_o man_n have_v the_o two_o inward_a principle_n in_o strife_n let_v he_o beware_v which_o he_o make_v lord_n for_o that_o will_v be_v his_o lord_n eternal_o when_o death_n have_v break_v the_o balance_n chap._n iii_o the_o second_o point_n 1._o in_o the_o light_a world_n which_o be_v god_n kingdom_n be_v right_o know_v no_o more_o but_o one_o principle_n into_o which_o the_o four_o property_n give_v up_o their_o will_n be_v change_v into_o a_o desire_n of_o love_n in_o meekness_n that_o which_o in_o the_o light_a world_n be_v well_o do_v triumph_v joy_n and_o pleasant_a song_n be_v in_o the_o dark_a a_o sting_a enmity_n horror_n and_o tremble_v 2._o therefore_o be_v the_o anxious_a evil_n the_o light_n world_n original_a and_o all_o be_v god_n but_o the_o light_n only_o call_v god_n kingdom_n the_o other_o his_o fierce_a wrath_n which_o kingdom_n have_v the_o constellation_n of_o the_o great_a and_o most_o severe_a eager_a might_n 3._o that_o which_o melodious_o ring_v in_o the_o light_n rumble_v and_o thump_v in_o the_o dark_a the_o cause_n of_o the_o ring_n in_o metal_n be_v that_o in_o the_o move_n of_o the_o aâ—l_o substantial_a god_n in_o the_o creation_n the_o metalline_a tincture_n become_v shut_v up_o in_o the_o â—aâ—â—â—ess_n 4._o in_o the_o dark_a world_n be_v many_o sort_n of_o spirit_n or_o hellish_a worm_n according_a to_o their_o constelâ—ations_n and_o property_n without_o understanding_n or_o woe_n for_o iâ—_n be_v their_o life_n as_o in_o this_o be_v unreasonable_a and_o hurtful_a beast_n toad_n serpent_n etc._n etc._n for_o all_o property_n will_v be_v creature_o 5._o the_o principle_n be_v not_o at_o strife_n but_o in_o a_o constant_a league_n but_o death_n and_o anguish_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o fire_n and_o fire_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o life_n to_o the_o abyss_n it_o give_v sting_n and_o fierceness_n else_o there_o will_v be_v no_o mobility_n to_o the_o light-world_n essence_n else_o there_o will_v be_v no_o production_n but_o a_o eternal_a arcanum_n to_o this_o world_n it_o give_v essence_n and_o spring_a so_o be_v it_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o thing_n 6._o the_o anguish_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n cause_v by_o fire_n pant_v after_o the_o liberty_n and_o the_o liberty_n long_v after_o manifestation_n thus_o be_v the_o harmony_n between_o the_o principle_n but_o in_o the_o essence_n be_v strife_n else_o all_o thing_n will_v be_v nothing_o 7._o god_n create_v creature_n in_o each_o principle_n therein_o shall_v they_o continue_v but_o when_o they_o introduce_v into_o themselves_o another_o thaâ—_n make_v he_o enmity_n as_o do_v the_o devil_n introduce_v pride_n and_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o man_n into_o this_o world_n where_o he_o have_v necessity_n and_o strife_n to_o make_v he_o go_v out_o again_o which_o if_o he_o with_o divine_a may_v do_v at_o any_o time_n the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n will_v drive_v on_o the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n to_o hate_v plague_n and_o kill_v they_o whereto_o the_o devil_n help_v to_o drive_v they_o from_o among_o his_o slave_n 8._o man_n therefore_o be_v high_o concern_v to_o know_v that_o be_v in_o this_o world_n as_o a_o prisoner_n he_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o earthy_a malady_n but_o constant_o go_v hence_o into_o the_o light-world_n but_o if_o he_o press_v not_o thereinto_o with_o earnestness_n he_o like_o a_o ape_n only_o imitate_v or_o play_v juggle_a trick_n for_o which_o the_o devil_n deride_v he_o for_o thereby_o he_o give_v his_o body_n to_o this_o world_n and_o his_o soul_n to_o the_o dark_a abyss_n 9_o thus_o be_v see_v that_o the_o creature_n of_o each_o principle_n desire_v not_o those_o of_o the_o other_o nor_o can_v they_o see_v each_o other_o there_o be_v a_o gulf_n between_o they_o chap._n iu._n of_o the_o original_a of_o contrariety_n in_o the_o spring_a of_o life_n the_o three_o point_n 1._o where_o be_v one_o only_o will_v there_o be_v no_o strife_n but_o where_o many_o be_v be_v contrariety_n unless_o one_o rule_n over_o the_o rest_n there_o then_o do_v multiplicity_n harmonise_v for_o the_o harsh_a anguish_n and_o bitter_a property_n be_v at_o civil_a hostility_n and_o fire_n be_v the_o incendiary_n set_v they_o all_o into_o great_a anguish_n exasperate_a the_o respective_a enmity_n till_o light_n be_v produce_v and_o crown_v king_n there_o it_o rule_v love_o and_o reward_v they_o with_o meekness_n which_o appease_v and_o well-pleaseth_a they_o all_o thus_o be_v multiplicity_n reduce_v to_o a_o unite_a will_n call_v the_o mind_n which_o by_o imagination_n can_v create_v evil_a and_o good_a 2._o the_o mind_n enkindle_n itself_o enkindle_v the_o whole_a body_n and_o spirit_n be_v it_o in_o wrath_n or_o love_n as_o be_v the_o matter_n such_o be_v the_o flame_n be_v it_o brimstone_n or_o sweet_a oil_n and_o such_o be_v the_o favour_n 3._o in_o the_o soul_n fire_n stand_v the_o light_n of_o life_n and_o in_o the_o light_n of_o life_n the_o noble_a image_n when_o therefore_o the_o soul_n fire_n in_o the_o fierce_a quality_n introduce_v earthy_a matter_n into_o it_o the_o noble_a image_n withdraw_v the_o consequence_n of_o our_o hard_a and_o heavy_a fall_n bring_v on_o we_o so_o great_a danger_n and_o misery_n 4._o therefore_o have_v christ_n teach_v we_o patience_n meekness_n and_o love_n for_o we_o be_v captive_n in_o god_n fierce_a wrath_n between_o anger_n and_o love_n so_o that_o if_o the_o will-spirit_n before_o the_o dissolution_n of_o the_o body_n have_v attain_v god_n love_n as_o a_o sparkle_n somewhat_o may_v be_v do_v but_o not_o without_o such_o irksome_a tediousness_n to_o break_v the_o dark_a fierceness_n which_o will_v extinguish_v it_o and_o that_o be_v purgatory_n and_o how_o great_a enmity_n terror_n and_o anguish_n the_o life_n be_v in_o before_o it_o can_v in_o the_o sparkle_n sink_v down_o into_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n he_o well_o find_v who_o so_o naked_o with_o as_o it_o be_v only_o a_o glimmer_a twilight_n depart_v this_o world_n 5._o it_o be_v therefore_o of_o absolute_a necessity_n that_o we_o take_v the_o cross_n by_o enter_v into_o humility_n patience_n and_o the_o meek_a life_n therewith_o to_o break_v the_o will_n of_o the_o dark_a fierce_a centre_n and_o this_o world_n voluptuousness_n nor_o by_o wrong_a to_o excite_v rage_n in_o thy_o brother_n for_o that_o hinder_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o thy_o meek_a self_n denial_n will_v further_o it_o that_o by_o behold_v that_o spirit_n in_o thou_o thy_o brother_n may_v be_v convince_v and_o judge_v himself_o see_v thy_o value_v more_o god_n love_n than_o temporal_a good_n know_v thyself_o to_o be_v only_o a_o stranger_n but_o if_o the_o evildoer_n will_v not_o convert_v his_o evil_n in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n gnaw_v he_o to_o cause_v he_o to_o return_v if_o yet_o he_o harden_v himself_o in_o wickedness_n he_o become_v a_o total_a evil_a tree_n devour_v his_o own_o abomination_n grow_v for_o his_o dark_a god_n lucifer_n the_o above_o be_v the_o content_n of_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o the_o four_o point_n but_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o four_o point_n contain_v viz._n chap._n v._o how_o the_o holy_a tree_n of_o eternal_a life_n sprout_v through_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n yet_o not_o comprehend_v 1._o the_o divine_a power_n and_o light_n dwell_v in_o itself_o every_o where_o in_o nature_n yet_o not_o touch_v by_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o of_o its_o property_n not_o comprehend_v but_o as_o the_o sun_n shine_v in_o all_o the_o element_n yet_o not_o lay_v hold_v on_o by_o any_o and_o what_o the_o sun_n do_v in_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o light_n of_o god_n do_v in_o the_o form_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n attone_v the_o schism_n and_o enmity_n of_o they_o that_o light_n shine_v through_o the_o darkness_n but_o not_o comprehend_v by_o it_o 2._o the_o three_o principle_n comprehend_v not_o one_o the_o other_o unless_o the_o will_n by_o fall_v into_o death_n give_v up_o its_o essence_n into_o the_o light_n 3._o the_o devil_n be_v the_o poor_a of_o creature_n the_o sun_n be_v not_o profitable_a to_o he_o he_o can_v stir_v a_o leaf_n nor_o pile_n of_o grass_n unless_o the_o anger_n be_v in_o it_o his_o will_n neither_o go_v no_o can_v go_v into_o the_o light_n property_n he_o go_v not_o ready_o but_o hate_v every_o thing_n that_o sprout_v in_o and_o
unit_v with_o the_o sun_n power_n chap._n vi_o the_o outward_a manifestation_n of_o the_o inward_a three_o world_n how_o god_n be_v in_o all_o thing_n how_o all_o the_o world_n may_v be_v a_o mere_a sun_n what_o man_n be_v and_o wherein_o god_n behold_v himself_o further_o of_o the_o four_o point_n 1._o the_o earthy_a tincture_n have_v no_o communion_n with_o the_o heavenly_a though_o the_o outward_a proceed_v out_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o yet_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o precious_a metal_n have_v communion_n with_o the_o heavenly_a 2._o the_o dark_a world_n have_v the_o first_o centre_n the_o light_a the_o second_o whence_o behold_v our_o danger_n for_o if_o we_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o earthy_a seek_n that_o captivate_v we_o the_o dark_a abyss_n be_v our_o lord_n and_o the_o sun_n our_o temporal_a god_n 3._o the_o three_o world_n be_v not_o sever_v for_o the_o eternal_a abyssal_n substance_n may_v not_o sever_v itself_o the_o outward_a be_v the_o place_n which_o comprehend_v not_o the_o inward_a but_o be_v comprehend_v by_o it_o what_o the_o inward_a give_v forth_o out_o of_o itself_o that_o it_o also_o possess_v and_o come_v not_o into_o a_o place_n but_o be_v there_o beforehand_n 4._o thus_o god_n dwell_v in_o all_o thing_n but_o no_o more_o comprehend_v than_o the_o face_n be_v by_o the_o looking-glass_n or_o the_o sun_n by_o the_o water_n though_o the_o outward_a hunger_v after_o the_o inward_a and_o can_v receive_v the_o inward_a into_o it_o but_o the_o inward_a can_v receive_v the_o outward_a for_o it_o dwell_v not_o in_o the_o outward_a but_o in_o itself_o nor_o be_v the_o inward_a remote_a from_o the_o outward_a as_o the_o sun_n from_o the_o water_n but_o as_o the_o water_n have_v the_o sun_n property_n in_o it_o else_o can_v not_o catch_v the_o sun_n lustre_n and_o this_o world_n will_v all_o be_v a_o mere_a sun_n if_o god_n will_v kindle_v and_o manifest_v it_o for_o every_o thing_n animate_v and_o inanimate_a and_o all_o the_o four_o element_n receive_v the_o sun_n glance_n 5._o if_o man_n who_o be_v all_o the_o three_o world_n stand_v in_o they_o in_o equal_a harmony_n without_o introduce_v the_o one_o world_n into_o the_o other_o save_v that_o he_o by_o the_o light-world_n rule_v the_o dark_a and_o outward_a world_n then_o be_v he_o god_n similitude_n and_o the_o outward_a world_n must_v catch_v the_o light_n as_o the_o water_n do_v the_o sun_n glance_n but_o if_o the_o water_n be_v mix_v with_o earth_n it_o receive_v not_o the_o sun_n light_n no_o more_o can_v the_o human_a spirit_n the_o light_n of_o god_n unless_o it_o remain_v pure_a and_o then_o that_o man_n life_n be_v such_o a_o look_a glass_n as_o wherein_o god_n behold_v and_o find_v himself_o as_o also_o in_o the_o angel_n and_o beauty_n of_o heaven_n for_o in_o the_o dark_a world_n be_v no_o look_v glass_n capable_a of_o the_o light_n but_o if_o the_o water_n be_v mix_v with_o earth_n it_o must_v sink_v down_o from_o the_o earth_n dark_a fierceness_n wherein_o it_o be_v captive_a before_o it_o be_v capable_a of_o see_v the_o light_n 6._o so_o what_o man_n imagine_v after_o it_o receive_v if_o he_o have_v fill_v himself_o with_o the_o earthy_a hunger_n he_o must_v be_v new_o bear_v that_o he_o may_v with_o christ_n break_v the_o earthy_a darkness_n and_o with_o authority_n introduce_v the_o clear_a pure_a looking-glass_n of_o the_o deity_n chap._n vii_o how_o a_o life_n pass_v out_o of_o joy_n into_o misery_n the_o five_o point_n 1._o life_n be_v like_o a_o terrible_a flash_n but_o when_o it_o receive_v the_o light_n it_o pass_v into_o meekness_n and_o joy_n but_o because_o it_o spring_v from_o its_o mother_n the_o dark_a world_n it_o have_v power_n either_o to_o retire_v thither_o or_o proceed_v forward_o by_o the_o fire_n anguish_n to_o kindle_v the_o light_n its_o perdition_n be_v therefore_o evident_a it_o incline_v to_o the_o multiplicity_n to_o be_v its_o own_o lord_n but_o yield_v not_o to_o the_o liberty_n beyond_o nature_n for_o if_o it_o do_v then_o will_v the_o liberty_n kindle_v the_o love-fire_n and_o become_v a_o light_n viz._n a_o clear_a looking-glass_n of_o god_n majesty_n in_o that_o manner_n as_o the_o second_o principle_n have_v kindle_v itself_o from_o eternity_n for_o enter_v into_o the_o liberty_n it_o arrive_v at_o that_o which_o be_v before_o nature_n and_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o nature_n 2._o the_o soul_n have_v three_o eye_n or_o look_a glass_n in_o the_o time_n of_o this_o world_n and_o see_v with_o that_o only_a to_o which_o it_o turn_v itself_o though_o by_o right_a of_o nature_n it_o have_v but_o one_o viz._n the_o four_o form_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n viz._n fire_n and_o into_o which_o it_o go_v with_o its_o will_n of_o that_o it_o receive_v its_o spiritual_a substance_n 3._o and_o if_o it_o go_v into_o the_o dark_a world_n or_o outward_a world_n the_o light_a world_n be_v hide_v and_o as_o dead_a as_o fire_n be_v in_o wood._n here_o shall_v man_n prove_v himself_o what_o world_n be_v lord_n in_o he_o if_o wrath_n envy_n deceit_n pride_n avarice_n bestial_a unchastity_n etc._n etc._n be_v his_o desire_n he_o may_v make_v register_n account_n and_o inventory_n that_o certain_o he_o be_v not_o a_o man_n but_o a_o dog_n goat_n beast_n serpent_n or_o toad_n and_o when_o the_o four_o element_n forsake_v he_o his_o soul_n image_n be_v form_v by_o the_o hellish_a fiat_n into_o that_o property_n of_o they_o that_o most_o strong_o draw_v his_o delight_n 4._o yet_o he_o that_o hourly_o strive_v against_o the_o evil_a property_n and_o though_o he_o be_v damp_a by_o the_o evil_a his_o constant_a desire_n to_o repentance_n show_v god_n fire_n glimmer_v in_o he_o and_o when_o the_o outward_a body_n with_o its_o damp_n break_v and_o can_v no_o more_o hinder_v the_o glimmer_a week_n than_o the_o divine_a fire_n kindle_v and_o figure_v he_o after_o the_o image_n of_o the_o strong_a property_n he_o here_o introduce_v into_o his_o desire_n but_o if_o he_o continue_v not_o his_o serious_a desire_n he_o may_v desperate_o perish_v 5._o but_o he_o who_o desire_n be_v so_o potent_a that_o he_o can_v subdue_v his_o evil_a nature_n and_o pass_v into_o humble_a patience_n contemn_v the_o glister_n of_o the_o world_n do_v good_a for_o evil_n and_o can_v yield_v himself_o and_o all_o his_o to_o do_v and_o suffer_v misery_n for_o god_n sake_n in_o that_o man_n the_o divine_a power_n flow_v up_o the_o noble_a image_n dwell_v and_o jesus_n be_v bear_v 6._o the_o devil_n know_v he_o not_o only_o be_v enrage_v and_o irritate_v incarnate_a devil_n and_o man_n beast_n to_o plague_v he_o this_o man_n be_v the_o sure_a never_o die_v but_o the_o outward_a kingdom_n that_o be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o he_o fall_v from_o he_o and_o as_o he_o taste_v what_o god_n be_v and_o bear_v the_o heavenly_a substance_n here_o so_o now_o much_o more_o and_o be_v eternal_o perfect_v chap._n viii_o further_o of_o the_o 5_o point_n the_o true_a human_a essence_n or_o 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be_v wicked_a answ._n the_o evil_a man_n be_v shut_v up_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n why_o not_o in_o the_o seed_n must_v god_n turn_v the_o seed_n of_o thistle_n into_o wheat_n and_o throw_v pearl_n to_o swine_n the_o sun_n make_v nor_o desire_v any_o weed_n but_o give_v to_o all_o vegetable_n life_n but_o the_o soil_n produce_v the_o evil._n many_o time_n the_o wicked_a parent_n cause_n curse_n to_o stick_v to_o their_o wicked_a consort_n and_o shall_v not_o their_o will_n be_v do_v to_o they_o 3._o and_o be_v both_o wicked_a what_o can_v a_o evil_a beast_n beget_v but_o a_o evil_a beast_n baptize_v in_o god_n fierce_a wrath_n so_o also_o it_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n without_o distinguish_v the_o lord_n body_n and_o put_v it_o and_o its_o own_o
will_n into_o the_o earthy_a as_o a_o common_a thing_n profane_o offer_v it_o up_o to_o god_n it_o bring_v fruit_n to_o perdition_n 4._o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o every_o life_n appropriate_v its_o like_a to_o itself_o for_o one_o property_n receive_v not_o another_o what_o the_o soul_n will_v the_o thing_n receive_v will_v the_o same_o for_o it_o be_v all_o magical_a so_o the_o devil_n be_v a_o angel_n but_o when_o he_o will_v evil_a his_o heavenly_a substance_n become_v poison_v yet_o be_v it_o not_o the_o deity_n will_v that_o we_o perish_v but_o his_o anger_n be_v will_v and_o our_o will_n chap._n ix_o of_o the_o life_n of_o darkness_n wherein_o the_o devil_n dwell_v of_o what_o kind_n it_o be_v the_o six_o point_n 1._o the_o life_n of_o darkness_n be_v a_o fierce_a false_a inimicitious_a sting_a essence_n have_v many_o form_n each_o will_v murder_v the_o other_o nothing_o can_v cease_v the_o contrariety_n for_o the_o oppose_a it_o be_v as_o the_o blow_n up_o of_o fire_n only_a 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multiplicity_n of_o will_n thence_o the_o creature_o life_n of_o the_o eternal_a spring_v viz._n angel_n and_o soul_n 4._o not_o that_o nature_n and_o creature_n be_v here_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n sport_v himself_o in_o form_v similitude_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o wisdom_n as_o do_v the_o mind_n with_o reflex_n image_n which_o be_v the_o thought_n and_o every_o property_n have_v its_o own_o separator_n as_o have_v the_o eternal_a unity_n whereby_o the_o efflux_n of_o the_o unity_n become_v perceptible_a in_o infinite_a multiplicity_n 5._o for_o the_o efflux_n sharpen_v itself_o superlative_o by_o the_o magnetic_a longing_n of_o the_o receive_a power_n in_o the_o fiery_a kind_n wherein_o the_o eternal_a one_o become_v majestic_a and_o light_n and_o the_o enkindle_n through_o fire_n make_v it_o a_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n the_o visible_a world_n with_o its_o host_n be_v the_o out-flown_a word_n of_o fire_n light_n and_o darkness_n separate_v by_o the_o officer_n of_o nature_n 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possess_v not_o the_o invisible_a so_o as_o to_o be_v change_v thereinto_o but_o be_v only_o a_o instrument_n whereby_o the_o inward_a power_n image_n themselves_o as_o in_o herb_n tree_n metal_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o threefold_a spirit_n in_o the_o grow_v power_n 1._o the_o outward_a spirit_n be_v the_o gross_a brimstone_n salt_n and_o mercury_n which_o coagulate_v itself_o in_o the_o four_o element_n and_o by_o draw_v the_o spiritual_a separator_n to_o it_o the_o signature_n be_v instant_o perform_v 2._o the_o second_o spirit_n or_o quintessence_n have_v a_o centre_n of_o its_o own_o viz._n a_o root_n of_o the_o four_o element_n be_v the_o meek_a joy_n of_o the_o painful_a brimstone_n and_o salt_n spirit_n nourish_v from_o within_o of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o from_o without_o of_o the_o subtle_a power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n which_o five_o essence_n be_v the_o right_a cause_n of_o all_o vegetation_n and_o such_o a_o joy_n of_o nature_n as_o the_o sun_n to_o the_o element_n 3._o the_o three_o be_v the_o tincture_n of_o which_o see_v chap._n 12._o of_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o tincture_n be_v that_o wherein_o all_o power_n lie_v in_o equality_n a_o spiritual_a fire_n and_o light_n in_o one_o substance_n a_o paradise_n the_o mansion_n of_o divine_a power_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a soul_n know_v to_o the_o creature_n only_o in_o the_o regeneration_n and_o to_o no_o ungodly_a one_o for_o such_o drive_v on_o a_o false_a will_n 4._o it_o be_v not_o elementary_a but_o issue_v through_o the_o gross_a elementary_a spirit_n even_o into_o taste_n and_o smell_n but_o the_o element_n be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o tincture_n the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o smell_n be_v elementary_a but_o the_o virtue_n in_o the_o smell_n be_v the_o tincture_n which_o in_o medicine_n cure_v for_o it_o imprint_v itself_o in_o such_o balsam_n 5._o as_o the_o voice_n to_o the_o figtree_n be_v thou_o wither_v do_v not_o that_o miracle_n but_o the_o power_n whence_o the_o voice_n proceed_v as_o neither_o be_v the_o confession_n of_o a_o thing_n faith_n but_o that_o intellectual_a power_n be_v faith_n out_o of_o which_o the_o confession_n proceed_v wherewith_o god_n spirit_n co-worketh_a 6._o thus_o all_o whatsoever_o whether_o evil_a or_o good_a represent_v in_o their_o several_a property_n the_o hide_a spirit_n of_o the_o separator_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o elementary_a be_v the_o efflux_n of_o the_o tincture_n and_o spiritual_a world_n for_o the_o visible_a movable_a material_a world_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o invisible_a immovable_a spiritual_a world_n 7._o so_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o efflux_n out_o of_o the_o darkness_n be_v become_v sharp_a stern_a and_o gross_a and_o have_v coagulate_v itself_o into_o matter_n even_o unto_o the_o drossy_a earth_n so_o out_o of_o the_o light_n come_v the_o noble_a
potent_a joy_n 19_o in_o mars_n salt_n it_o make_v pang_n and_o stitche_n and_o woe_n in_o saturn_n salt_n swell_n anguish_n and_o death_n if_o not_o oppose_v by_o jupiter_n and_o venus_n for_o they_o two_o oppose_v and_o temper_n mars_n and_o mercury_n yet_o by_o mars_n and_o mercury_n be_v the_o life_n in_o jupiter_n venus_n and_o sol_n where_o will_v else_o be_v a_o stillness_n thus_o be_v the_o worst_a as_o profitable_a as_o the_o best_a 20._o and_o when_o the_o physician_n have_v reconcile_v mars_n and_o mercury_n with_o venus_n and_o jupiter_n that_o they_o all_o obtain_v one_o will_n the_o sun_n of_o life_n will_v revive_v and_o correct_v the_o nauseat_n of_o the_o disease_n into_o a_o pleasant_a jupiter_n this_o be_v only_o applicable_a to_o the_o vegetative_a or_o sensitive_a soul_n of_o the_o elementary_a body_n 21._o the_o rational_a soul_n have_v its_o disease_n spring_v from_o care_n and_o distress_n till_o it_o 57_o lead_v to_o heaviness_n and_o death_n cure_v by_o remove_v the_o cause_n of_o that_o care_n etc._n etc._n 22._o so_o sin_n have_v poison_v the_o mental_a soul_n by_o inflame_v his_o eternal_a mercury_n 59_o which_o with_o the_o sting_n of_o his_o mars_n burn_v in_o the_o horrible_a impression_n of_o his_o saturn_n his_o venus_n be_v imprison_v his_o intellectual_a jupiter_n infatuate_v his_o sun_n quench_v his_o moon_n dark_a 23._o to_o cure_v this_o he_o must_v with_o venus_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o jupiter_n the_o divine_a 60._o understanding_n quench_v and_o appease_v the_o flame_a mercury_n and_o rage_a mars_n so_o be_v the_o soul_n tincture_v with_o love_n his_o sun_n then_o shine_v and_o jupiter_n rejoice_v for_o divine_a love_n beget_v a_o divine_a will_n so_o tincture_v as_o able_a to_o die_v to_o self-will_n which_o death_n do_v attain_v the_o nothing_o wherein_o be_v no_o turba_n to_o touch_v or_o hurt_v the_o soul_n who_o now_o do_v neither_o see_v know_v nor_o live_v but_o according_a to_o the_o resignation_n 24._o here_o do_v christ_n break_v the_o serpent_n head_n and_o god_n become_v all_o in_o all_o 25._o it_o be_v possible_a to_o live_v without_o sickness_n but_o very_o difficult_a to_o bring_v the_o inward_a into_o the_o outward_a as_o the_o sun_n illustrate_v water_n because_o the_o opposite_a will_n have_v introduce_v wrath_n in_o the_o outward_a body_n it_o must_v die_v and_o putrify_v and_o enter_v again_o into_o the_o nothing_o into_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o creation_n out_o of_o which_o it_o depart_v wâ—th_n adam_n chap._n x._o of_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a cure_n of_o man._n 1._o to_o cure_n man_n god_n bring_v not_o a_o strange_a thing_n into_o he_o nor_o do_v cast_v away_o the_o humanity_n but_o with_o the_o like_a of_o that_o which_o be_v corrupt_v introduce_v a_o divine_a property_n into_o he_o in_o man_n be_v the_o express_a word_n or_o eternal_a mercury_n inspoken_a which_o be_v the_o soul_n with_o the_o property_n of_o all_o the_o three_o world_n fire_n light_n and_o love_n 2._o adam_n shall_v have_v put_v his_o desire_n into_o the_o humble_a meek_a light_a and_o love_n but_o he_o make_v in_o himself_o the_o hunger_n after_o evil_n and_o good_a and_o so_o can_v not_o tincture_n his_o fire-world_n and_o outward_a world_n with_o love_n 3._o to_o restore_v man_n right_a image_n god_n introduce_v the_o holy_a mercury_n in_o the_o fiery_a love-starne_a with_o such_o a_o desire_n of_o divine_a essentiality_n as_o make_v divine_a corporality_n which_o reinkindle_v the_o light_n of_o the_o eternal_a sun_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n so_o that_o the_o humane_a jupiter_n of_o divine_a understanding_n may_v again_o appear_v 4._o so_o be_v the_o outward_a cure_n do_v man_n mercury_n be_v enkindle_v a_o mercury_n must_v cuâ—e_v it_o but_o that_o must_v first_o itself_o be_v enkindle_v in_o venus_n and_o jupiter_n which_o also_o give_v it_o the_o sun_n property_n not_o with_o dark_a cold_a saturn_n unless_o first_o sweet_o appease_v with_o venus_n and_o jupiter_n so_o will_v the_o sun_n shine_v in_o saturn_n and_o death_n be_v change_v into_o life_n 5._o the_o knowledge_n how_o god_n restore_v the_o universal_a be_v learn_v by_o study_n of_o the_o nb._n process_n of_o christ_n from_o his_o first_o incarnation_n to_o his_o ascension_n the_o essence_n of_o venus_n shut_v up_o in_o death_n must_v be_v baptise_a in_o the_o water_n of_o the_o eternal_a essence_n by_o which_o the_o imprison_v incentive_a as_o fire_n fall_v into_o tinder_n glow_v then_o must_v the_o outward_a food_n be_v withdraw_v and_o the_o hungry_a desire_n be_v tempt_v whether_o it_o will_v go_v into_o god_n and_o be_v feed_v with_o manna_n let_v the_o essence_n of_o time_n by_o resignation_n be_v subject_a to_o that_o of_o eternity_n and_o so_o possess_v the_o elect_v throne_n whence_o lucifer_n fall_v or_o desire_v the_o earthy_a kingdom_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a for_o outward_a dominion_n if_o its_o will_v remain_v in_o god_n love-fire_n the_o water_n be_v turn_v to_o wine_n so_o be_v the_o outward_a cure_n also_o do_v 6._o but_o before_o the_o universal_a restoration_n be_v manifest_a all_o the_o seven_o property_n must_v be_v chrystalize_v each_o form_n by_o a_o peculiar_a process_n forsake_v their_o will_n in_o the_o wrath_n and_o come_v into_o the_o love_n property_n wherein_o be_v no_o turba_n all_o which_o christ_n do_v in_o the_o humanity_n before_o the_o body_n be_v glorify_v 7._o when_o therefore_o the_o freeze_a mouth_n in_o saturn_n of_o all_o the_o property_n be_v open_v and_o that_o food_n give_v to_o their_o hunger_n wherein_o be_v no_o turba_n the_o flagrat_fw-la of_o joy_n in_o love_n dismay_v the_o wrath_n and_o be_v as_o a_o transmutation_n but_o not_o fix_v the_o angelical_a property_n appear_v in_o view_n 8._o in_o christ_n temptation_n the_o speak_a mercury_n in_o the_o light_n be_v give_v to_o the_o 29._o express_a mercury_n of_o the_o fire_n property_n because_o adam_n fire_n property_n have_v quench_v the_o light_n property_n christ_n be_v tempt_v to_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o resignation_n into_o a_o desire_n of_o selfish_a propriety_n of_o worldly_a avarice_n and_o dominion_n to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o kingdom_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a where_o pain_n and_o wrath_n be_v manifest_a but_o in_o the_o resignation_n be_v sacred_a love_n and_o no_o breath_n of_o anger_n as_o in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o fire_n be_v no_o pain_n of_o fire_n manifest_a 9_o the_o mother_n and_o womb_n of_o all_o being_n be_v sulphur_n mercury_n be_v her_o life_n mars_n 56._o her_o sense_n venus_n her_o love_n jupiter_n her_o understanding_n luna_n her_o corporeal_a essence_n saturn_n her_o husband_n 10._o in_o the_o philosophic_a work_n the_o artist_n raise_v in_o the_o first_o kingdom_n the_o dead_a 67._o apostate_n child_n shut_v up_o in_o saturn_n open_v by_o degree_n paradise_n again_o by_o god_n permission_n in_o the_o second_o kingdom_n luna_n corporal_o feed_v where_o the_o outward_a mercury_n have_v not_o labour_v so_o christ_n feed_v the_o 5000._o 12._o in_o the_o three_o kingdom_n jupiter_n christ_n make_v babe_n wise_a so_o the_o artist_n see_v the_o new_a life_n rise_v up_o the_o four_o element_n appear_v with_o all_o colour_n 13._o in_o the_o four_o kingdom_n of_o the_o mercurial_a orb_n christ_n restore_v the_o deaf_a dumb_a and_o leper_n so_o the_o artist_n see_v how_o heaven_n sever_v itself_o from_o the_o earth_n and_o again_o sink_v into_o it_o colour_v and_o purify_v the_o matter_n appear_v in_o antimony_n 14._o in_o the_o five_o kingdom_n christ_n eject_v the_o devil_n so_o the_o artist_n will_v see_v how_o jupiter_n in_o mercury_n drive_v up_o a_o black_a twinkle_a fiery_a vapour_n out_o of_o the_o matter_n stick_v like_o soot_n a_o hunger_n of_o the_o poison_n in_o mercury_n the_o devil_n property_n 15._o in_o the_o six_o kingdom_n christ_n in_o venus_n love_v his_o and_o humble_o wash_v his_o disciple_n foot_n give_v himself_o up_o to_o be_v mock_v beat_a and_o crucify_v so_o the_o artist_n will_v see_v as_o soon_o as_o the_o material_a devil_n the_o dark_a fiery_a steam_n be_v go_v the_o virgin_n very_o glorious_a which_o the_o artist_n will_v be_v apt_a to_o think_v be_v the_o philosophic_a child_n but_o in_o the_o trial_n find_v it_o to_o be_v a_o woman_n not_o the_o virgin_n with_o the_o tincture_n of_o fire_n and_o light_n for_o now_o saturn_n mars_n and_o mercury_n oppose_v but_o jupiter_n and_o luna_n hold_v with_o venus_n but_o when_o the_o power_n of_o wrath_n come_v luna_n change_v her_o will_n viz._n colour_n and_o cry_v with_o the_o common_a people_n signify_v by_o she_o crucifige_fw-la chap._n xi_o the_o process_n of_o christ_n suffer_v death_n and_o resurrection_n symbolise_v in_o the_o philosophic_a work_n this_o whole_a chapter_n consist_v of_o eighty_o verse_n be_v a_o profound_a pursuit_n especial_o of_o the_o six_o kingdom_n and_o the_o essence_n
and_o alteration_n in_o the_o symbolical_a philosophic_a process_n to_o the_o suffer_v etc._n etc._n of_o christ_n even_o from_o the_o almost_o triumphant_a glory_n of_o the_o philosophic_a virgin_n child_n to_o his_o seem_a nonexistence_n and_o again_o a_o measure_n of_o restoration_n to_o royalty_n be_v not_o think_v fit_a to_o be_v abridge_v but_o its_o entire_a contexture_n leave_v to_o far_a contemplation_n to_o which_o the_o reader_n be_v refer_v chap._n xii_o how_o the_o seven_o kingdom_n viz._n the_o sun_n be_v revive_v 1._o when_o christ_n die_v the_o natural_a death_n it_o be_v for_o that_o adam_n have_v bring_v his_o humane_a and_o sensitive_a life_n the_o out-spoken_a word_n into_o another_o form_n and_o sound_v than_o the_o speak_a word_n or_o fiat_n have_v speak_v it_o viz._n into_o a_o selfish_a will_n by_o which_o death_n of_o christ_n the_o true_a humane_a life_n fall_v again_o into_o the_o place_n whence_o adam_n bring_v it_o where_o god_n rule_v spirit_n be_v the_o alone_a life_n of_o it_o in_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n not_o to_o be_v long_o to_o the_o astrum_n of_o the_o four_o element_n but_o in_o the_o pure_a divine_a element_n 2._o christ_n be_v the_o death_n of_o death_n bring_v life_n thence_o into_o eternal_a liberty_n and_o whatsoever_o jesus_n have_v do_v through_o christ_n in_o his_o and_o my_o humanity_n he_o yet_o now_o to_o day_n do_v in_o i_o 3._o the_o process_n be_v the_o curse_n be_v descend_v into_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o which_o the_o life_n consist_v therefore_o as_o christ_n be_v a_o death_n to_o the_o human_a self-hood_n yet_o the_o humanity_n be_v not_o destroy_v so_o the_o seven_o must_v in_o the_o philosophic_a work_n be_v by_o death_n bring_v to_o one_o will_n and_o desire_n in_o the_o eternal_a sol_fw-mi from_o strife_n to_o love_n yet_o remain_v in_o seven_o as_o heated_z iron_n though_o shine_v as_o light_n be_v yet_o iron_n 4._o let_v the_o artist_n consider_v how_o he_o may_v give_v death_n to_o death_n with_o the_o pure_a life_n and_o how_o to_o awaken_v the_o disappear_v captivate_v life_n which_o be_v heavenly_a so_o that_o it_o may_v again_o receive_v the_o fire-soul_n and_o it_o work_v of_o itself_o 5._o and_o see_v it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o bring_v the_o earth_n to_o heaven_n the_o heaven_n must_v be_v bring_v into_o the_o earth_n viz._n the_o soul_n must_v be_v overcome_v and_o eat_v of_o heaven_n will_v she_o will_v she_o till_o she_o enter_v with_o her_o desire_n into_o the_o heavenly_a essence_n for_o the_o dear_a love_n life_n dismay_v the_o murderer_n and_o shine_v in_o the_o love-fire_n so_o the_o seven_o form_n become_v unanimous_a proceed_v to_o the_o universal_a the_o fundamental_a knowledge_n whereof_o be_v apprehend_v only_o by_o such_o as_o enter_v into_o the_o resignation_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o such_o the_o way_n be_v facile_a and_o childlike_a chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o enmity_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o the_o body_n and_o of_o their_o cure_n 1._o there_o be_v a_o vegetative_a life_n consist_v in_o the_o four_o element_n a_o sensitive_a in_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n a_o ratiocinative_a in_o the_o constellation_n but_o the_o understanding_n proceed_v from_o god_n arise_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n from_o the_o oil_n of_o the_o nb._n one_o element_n the_o free_a lubet_fw-la in_o the_o speak_a mercury_n 2._o the_o enmity_n originate_v in_o the_o mercurial_a life_n which_o consist_v in_o sulphur_n hunger_a after_o matter_n which_o austere_a hunger_n impress_v to_o coldness_n or_o a_o cold_a fire_n viz._n hardness_n density_n and_o darkness_n wherein_o it_o strive_v for_o life_n and_o in_o that_o life_n be_v the_o heat_n enkindle_v devour_v the_o cold_a of_o its_o substance_n beget_v light_n when_o also_o the_o fire-spirit_n die_v for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o other_o so_o the_o cold_a fire_n continual_o without_o intermission_n by_o die_v become_v life_n to_o the_o hot_a fire_n and_o the_o hot_a fire_n by_o its_o strong_a hunger_n draw_v devour_v and_o live_v by_o its_o mother_n the_o cold_a out_o of_o the_o impression_n whereof_o it_o have_v its_o ens_fw-la which_o it_o set_v free_a into_o the_o lubet_fw-la of_o the_o nothing_o thus_o the_o fire_n be_v in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o lubet_fw-la a_o joy_n and_o in_o the_o darkness_n a_o akeing_n woe_n yet_o without_o the_o one_o the_o other_o can_v not_o be_v as_o be_v demonstrate_v 3._o man_n desire_n be_v in_o the_o beginning_n in_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n in_o resignation_n to_o his_o love-will_a but_o by_o selfwill_a awaken_v in_o nature_n heat_n cold_a astringency_n bitterness_n anguish_n torture_n 4._o the_o only_a cure_n must_v be_v a_o full_a and_o free_a resign_v the_o selfwill_a into_o the_o first_o will_n by_o die_v to_o the_o err_a will_n and_o thereby_o become_v that_o to_o which_o god_n at_o first_o create_v he_o then_o will_v the_o pure_a body_n of_o the_o element_n in_o which_o the_o love-life_n of_o god_n spirit_n enkindle_v in_o the_o soul_n the_o resign_v will_n make_v the_o disappear_v body_n spring_v from_o the_o same_o pure_a element_n become_v the_o mansion_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o a_o paradisical_a bud_a or_o bloom_a renovation_n 5._o the_o most_o high_a give_v every_o property_n at_o first_o a_o fix_a perfection_n but_o the_o curse_n bring_v the_o turba_n and_o now_o see_v god_n have_v give_v we_o power_n to_o become_v his_o child_n and_o rule_v over_o the_o world_n why_o not_o then_o over_o the_o curse_n in_o the_o earth_n so_o as_o to_o open_v and_o set_v free_a the_o captivate_v paradisical_a power_n chap._n fourteen_o how_o the_o three_o principle_n interchange_v generate_a good_a and_o evil_a yet_o all_o remain_v as_o at_o first_o to_o manifest_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n 1._o the_o first_o eternal_a creature_n angel_n and_o man_n and_o unfixt_v product_n of_o time_n vegetable_n and_o animal_n be_v all_o one_o thing_n differ_v according_a as_o the_o property_n impress_v on_o they_o 2._o the_o impression_n be_v call_v nature_n and_o be_v the_o mother_n and_o manifestation_n of_o the_o mystery_n what_o have_v be_v in_o the_o eternal_a will_n in_o both_o centre_n according_a â—o_o fire_n and_o light_n also_o according_a to_o darkness_n and_o essence_n in_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o desire_n to_o a_o manifest_a mystery_n out_o of_o eternity_n into_o a_o time_n which_o consist_v in_o sulphur_n mercury_n and_o salt_n 3._o these_o power_n introduce_v themselves_o into_o evil_a and_o good_a by_o the_o seven_o especial_a property_n when_o they_o be_v not_o in_o due_a weight_n and_o measure_n but_o by_o the_o prevalency_n of_o some_o the_o rest_n be_v captivate_v 4._o whatsoever_o exceed_v or_o depart_v from_o the_o first_o order_n to_o which_o its_o mother_n bring_v it_o â—orth_o can_v go_v back_o and_o re-enter_v with_o its_o depravity_n into_o the_o first_o root_n and_o good_a state_n unless_o it_o die_v so_o and_o so_o only_o can_v stand_v again_o there_o whence_o first_o it_o proceed_v before_o it_o become_v corporeal_a 5._o the_o low_a hemisphere_n be_v the_o first_o principle_n *_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n the_o upper_a part_n the_o salniter_n the_o cross_n above_o the_o circle_n the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n the_o form_n of_o separation_n between_o the_o live_n and_o dead_a essentiality_n be_v the_o five_o form_n the_o love-desire_n or_o love-flame_n 6._o sulphur_n be_v the_o mother_n of_o the_o creature_n arise_v out_o of_o the_o darkness_n fire_n and_o light_n on_o the_o dark_a part_n it_o be_v astringent_a bitter_a anxious_a but_o on_o the_o part_n resemble_v the_o deity_n it_o be_v fire_n light_n and_o water_n the_o fire_n divide_v itself_o into_o death_n viz._n water_n and_o into_o life_n viz._n oil_n wherein_o the_o true_a life_n of_o all_o creature_n in_o the_o external_a world_n consist_v 7._o mercury_n be_v the_o wheel_n of_o motion_n in_o the_o sulphur_n on_o the_o dark_a part_n be_v a_o sting_n and_o seveâ—s_n in_o the_o fire_n in_o its_o mother_n sulphur_n into_o a_o twofold_a water_n in_o the_o death_n of_o fire_n into_o a_o living-light_n water_n produce_v silver_n in_o brimstone_n in_o the_o seven_o property_n of_o nature_n but_o in_o the_o fire_n its_o water_n be_v quicksilver_n and_o in_o the_o dark_a anguish_n it_o be_v rust_n and_o smoke_n in_o it_o it_o be_v also_o poison_n 8._o salniter_n be_v the_o compriser_n of_o all_o property_n mother_n of_o all_o salt_n in_o the_o creature_n in_o those_o which_o grow_v in_o the_o love_n desire_v it_o be_v potent_a and_o pleasant_a in_o the_o evil_a its_o eternal_a horror_n ever_o aspire_v above_o the_o humility_n of_o love_n whence_o be_v the_o will_n of_o pride_n and_o of_o all_o devil_n it_o give_v weight_n in_o austereness_n earth_n sand_n and_o stone_n in_o the_o water_n in_o sulphur_n and_o mercury_n flesh_n in_o
sin_n of_o the_o parent_n and_o ancestor_n 12._o come_v thistle_n child_n and_o there_o lie_v the_o harden_v chap._n viii_o v_o 115._o every_o child_n be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o property_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o parent_n and_o like_o they_o though_o often_o the_o constellation_n alter_v in_o the_o configuration_n with_o authority_n and_o power_n it_o be_v object_v how_o can_v the_o child_n help_v it_o it_o be_v answer_v the_o child_n and_o the_o parent_n be_v one_o tree_n when_o do_v the_o sun_n alter_v a_o branch_n 13_o on_o a_o sour_a crabtree_n so_o that_o it_o become_v sweet_a and_o shall_v god_n go_v quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o predestinate_a purpose_n of_o his_o out-spoken_a or_o express_v word_n for_o a_o thistle_n sake_n v_o 177._o the_o will_n to_o partition_n exi_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la to_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o will_n to_o the_o 14._o holy_a life_n exi_v out_o of_o god_n in_o christ._n see_v chap._n 10._o v._n 110_o 129_o to_o 135_o 145_o 151_o 153._o also_o chap._n 11_o 130._o to_o the_o end_n and_o chap._n 13._o per_fw-la tot_fw-la especial_o the_o 15_o v_o to_o the_o 40th_o after_o all_o which_o follow_v a_o excellent_a appendix_n of_o repentance_n and_o last_o the_o clavis_fw-la see_v more_o concern_v free_a will_n etc._n etc._n in_o the_o mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la chap._n 26._o this_o be_v the_o author_n 16_o book_n be_v write_v anno_fw-la 1623._o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o first_o part_n be_v of_o baptism_n chap._n i._n first_o book_n of_o baptism_n 1._o that_o christ_n communication_n of_o himself_o to_o the_o soul_n by_o his_o testament_n be_v not_o in_o a_o image-like_a way_n as_o the_o reason_n of_o one_o part_n of_o man_n judge_v nor_o be_v the_o testament_n only_a sign_n and_o symbol_n to_o keep_v what_o he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o in_o lively_a remembrance_n as_o other_o dispute_n 2._o but_o the_o inward_a world_n be_v paradise_n whence_o spring_v the_o outward_a world_n christ_n fill_v and_o rule_v visible_o and_o the_o outward_a invisible_o and_o penetrate_v the_o faithful_a soul_n as_o fire_n do_v iron_n or_o the_o sun_n do_v the_o plant_n which_o it_o nourish_v and_o mature_v till_o it_o become_v whole_o solar_n and_o the_o fruit_n ripe_a and_o tender_a yet_o be_v not_o the_o sun_n rend_v or_o any_o part_n break_v off_o but_o the_o power_n of_o the_o sun_n dwell_v in_o the_o plant._n chap._n ii_o 1._o man_n fall_v be_v the_o break_v its_o desire_n from_o the_o love_n and_o meekness_n of_o god_n into_o its_o own_o which_o become_v a_o wrathful_a fiery_a soul_n whence_o the_o eternal_a darkness_n exi_v so_o that_o it_o want_v for_o remedy_v the_o spiritual_a oil_n and_o water_n wherein_o divine_a love_n and_o meekness_n may_v flow_v into_o it_o again_o and_o make_v all_o a_o love-flame_n 2._o to_o this_o flow_a in_o again_o there_o must_v be_v a_o medium_fw-la subject_a or_o antitype_n whereby_o the_o human_a faith_n may_v receive_v divine_a virtue_n and_o kindle_v the_o light_n which_o medium_fw-la be_v the_o circumcision_n and_o sacrifice_n baptism_n and_o the_o supper_n for_o god_n do_v set_v in_o the_o human_a heavenly_a be_v perish_v in_o adam_n his_o new_a grace_n covenant_n 3._o so_o that_o the_o holy_a sacrificer_n before_o the_o flood_n do_v see_v the_o soul_n sacrifice_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o through_o that_o in_o speak_v covenant_n change_v into_o a_o love-fire_n the_o false_a will_n be_v burn_v and_o die_a and_o a_o newborn_a child_n of_o meekness_n in_o the_o light_n be_v apparent_a as_o light_n sever_v from_o smoke_n and_o how_o the_o soul_n through_o christ_n death_n will_v give_v up_o itself_o and_o be_v change_v into_o a_o angel_n but_o this_o be_v not_o common_a fire_n 4._o but_o when_o man_n vanity_n prevail_v with_o the_o soul_n false_a fire_n over_o the_o holy_a fire_n the_o flood_n the_o type_n of_o baptism_n and_o god_n meekness_n overthrow_v they_o to_o show_v what_o the_o holy_a water_n of_o eternal_a life_n will_v do_v and_o then_o be_v renew_v the_o covenant_n with_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n by_o circumcision_n on_o that_o same_o member_n to_o show_v the_o unclean_a bestial_a birth_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o virginity_n adam_n have_v and_o shall_v have_v stand_v in_o chap._n iii_o 1._o all_o the_o three_o world_n property_n or_o three_o principle_n in_o man_n need_v baptism_n viz._n the_o first_o which_o be_v the_o eternal_a nature_n whence_o spring_v the_o true_a eternal_a soul_n second_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la which_o be_v vanish_v in_o adam_n that_o holy_a light_n power_n the_o true_a eternal_a spirit_n three_o the_o outward_a world_n substance_n the_o astral_a soul_n with_o its_o body_n out_o of_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n stand_v in_o the_o four_o element_n and_o therefore_o the_o great_a holy_a fire_n of_o love_n manifest_v in_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n must_v baptize_v this_o our_o threefold_a humanity_n that_o each_o principle_n may_v be_v baptize_v with_o its_o like_a viz._n 2._o the_o father_n holy_a fire_n the_o son_n holy_a light_n the_o holy_a spirit_n life_n 3._o the_o first_o be_v the_o sound_n to_o continual_a repentance_n a_o concussion_n and_o tremble_a with_o fire_n wherein_o be_v see_v the_o bitterness_n of_o sin_n and_o suffering_n and_o death_n of_o jesus_n christ._n and_o when_o the_o selfwill_a be_v shake_v through_o repentance_n than_o the_o holy_a oil_n of_o love_n penetrate_v and_o by_o the_o anoint_v of_o love_n heal_v those_o wound_n 4._o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n manage_v the_o office_n baptise_v with_o a_o new_a life_n 5._o but_o man_n three_o principle_n the_o right_a adamical_a man_n out_o of_o the_o four_o element_n be_v baptize_v with_o the_o outward_a world_n substance_n the_o water_n 6._o by_o the_o aforesaid_a adamical_a man_n be_v mean_v the_o spiritus_fw-la mundi_fw-la viz._n the_o right_a astral_a soul_n which_o at_o the_o last_o day_n shall_v come_v again_o and_o be_v try_v 7._o note_v man_n have_v a_o immortal_a soul_n and_o a_o mortal_a soul_n viz._n the_o astral_a but_o it_o be_v christ_n heavenly_a blood_n that_o fall_v with_o the_o other_o which_o make_v the_o earth_n tremble_v 8._o he_o that_o be_v himself_o baptize_v with_o the_o holy_a anoint_v have_v faith_n which_o may_v enable_v he_o to_o baptize_v else_o he_o effect_v nothing_o but_o be_v as_o the_o font-stone_n but_o to_o the_o believe_a parent_n child_n the_o work_n be_v not_o whole_o powerless_a for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o unworthy_a hand_n for_o if_o parent_n have_v put_v on_o the_o anoint_v why_o not_o their_o child_n who_o they_o generate_v out_o of_o the_o property_n of_o their_o seed_n the_o lord_n supper_n part_n ii_o chap._n ii_o 1._o the_o soul_n be_v the_o father_n fire_n the_o holy_a love-fire_n of_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la heavenly_a flesh_n and_o power_n in_o the_o light_n be_v christ_n substance_n tincture_v he_o soul_n with_o the_o tincture_n of_o supernatural_a glance_n and_o life_n 2._o as_o sweet_a oil_n put_v into_o common_a dark_a fire_n arise_v into_o a_o light_n so_o be_v christ_n receive_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o faith_n become_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n by_o kindle_v again_o the_o vanish_v heavenly_a ens_fw-la of_o adam_n and_o shine_v in_o the_o unlock_v paradisical_a ground_n which_o be_v the_o city_n of_o god_n where_o the_o holy_a ghost_n dwell_v in_o man_n of_o which_o christ_n say_v joh._n 6._o 56._o he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n continue_v in_o i_o and_o i_o fire_n in_o he_o which_o be_v a_o real_a and_o substantial_a eat_n and_o drink_v christ_n heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n 3._o the_o holy_a flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v take_v into_o the_o soul_n which_o come_v free_o as_o the_o sun_n do_v into_o water_n which_o retain_v its_o heat_n and_o light_n or_o as_o fire_n penetrate_v iron_n and_o give_v it_o heat_n and_o light_n 4._o also_o it_o be_v the_o whole_a christ_n as_o they_o do_v eat_v the_o whole_a paschal_n lamb._n 5._o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v the_o medium_fw-la in_o which_o the_o heavenly_a humanity_n of_o christ_n meet_v the_o unlock_v awaken_v word_n of_o promise_n and_o grace_n covenant_n which_o be_v hide_v in_o man._n 6._o by_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n say_v here_o to_o be_v the_o medium_fw-la be_v not_o mean_v the_o gross_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n but_o the_o tincture_n or_o quintessence_n whence_o come_v or_o grow_v bread_n and_o wine_n chap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 24._o chap._n iii_o how_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n do_v eat_v and_o drink_v christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n 1._o not_o the_o palpable_a fleshly_a humanity_n but_o the_o spiritual_a humanity_n the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n his_o own_o mumia_fw-la in_o which_o be_v the_o divine_a and_o humane_a power_n
the_o true_a holy_a tincture_n 5._o the_o watery_a spirit_n beget_v by_o the_o devoration_n of_o the_o fire_n viz._n its_o death_n which_o also_o it_o must_v have_v again_o for_o its_o life_n else_o neither_o firenor_n light_n can_v subsift_v so_o there_o be_v a_o eternal_a give_v and_o receive_v the_o 5._o 8_o chapter_n of_o the_o creation_n and_o dominion_n of_o angel_n and_o the_o etc._n 9th_o chapter_n of_o the_o fall_n of_o lucifer_n and_o the_o 19_o 10_o of_o the_o creation_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o outward_a world_n and_o the_o 20._o 11_o of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o creation_n be_v all_o clear_o deep_o and_o large_o treat_v of_o in_o the_o aurora_n viz._n aurora_n chap._n xii_o of_o the_o six_o day_n work_n 1._o though_o there_o be_v no_o night_n in_o the_o deep_a above_o the_o moon_n yet_o in_o the_o length_n of_o six_o day_n and_o night_n be_v all_o create_v which_o have_v this_o subtle_a acute_a meaning_n viz._n six_o of_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n only_o belong_v to_o the_o active_a dominion_n to_o good_a and_o evil_n the_o seven_o be_v the_o essence_n house_n body_n or_o rest_n wherein_o all_o the_o other_o work_n 2._o the_o planetick_a orb_n which_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o six_o property_n of_o the_o spiritual_a world_n belong_v to_o the_o punctum_fw-la of_o sol._n but_o saturn_n do_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o sun_n 3._o the_o first_o day_n with_o the_o word_n when_o god_n say_v let_v there_o be_v light_n the_o holy_a 1._o power_n which_o be_v amass_v in_o the_o wrath_n viz._n the_o confusion_n cause_v by_o lucifer_n move_v itself_o and_o become_v light_a by_o which_o the_o devil_n strength_n whole_o withdraw_v and_o the_o light_n viz._n that_o of_o nature_n be_v whole_o useless_a to_o he_o and_o the_o darkness_n be_v sever_v remain_v in_o the_o wrath_n property_n both_o in_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o whole_a deep_a 4._o of_o the_o second_o day_n as_o the_o moon_n rule_v the_o first_o hour_n so_o be_v this_o the_o most_o 2._o external_n or_o inferior_a heaven_n next_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o laboratory_n of_o the_o other_o six_o property_n see_v more_o of_o the_o second_o day_n in_o the_o 20_o chapter_n of_o the_o aurora_n p._n 254._o 5._o of_o the_o three_o day_n of_o the_o creation_n mars_n rule_v the_o first_o hour_n on_o tuesday_n on_o 3._o this_o three_o day_n god_n move_v the_o three_o property_n of_o nature_n viz._n the_o sulphurous_a in_o which_o the_o saltish_a and_o mercurial_a be_v also_o mutual_o unfold_v and_o severize_v by_o the_o salnitral_a flagrat_fw-la from_o the_o poysonful_a mars_n for_o they_o feel_v the_o light_n and_o become_v hungry_a till_o they_o be_v coagulate_v 6._o in_o which_o joy_n arise_v unto_o pullulation_n and_o growth_n or_o vegetation_n for_o when_o the_o light_n spring_v up_o in_o the_o water_n source_n mars_n spring_v up_o for_o great_a joy_n in_o the_o sulphur_n so_o come_v grass_n and_o tree_n the_o inward_a nature_n make_v itself_o external_n and_o yet_o remain_v also_o internal_a yet_o therewith_o do_v the_o property_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n press_v in_o also_o whence_o come_v poisonous_a root_n and_o weed_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o four_o day_n 1._o mercurin_n have_v the_o first_o hour_n give_v a_o sensitive_a feel_a life_n in_o the_o three_o 4._o be_v only_o a_o insensitive_a life_n but_o now_o in_o the_o fire_n be_v a_o painful_a and_o in_o the_o oleous_a a_o meek_a joyful_a life_n 2._o this_o light_n of_o nature_n have_v a_o fiery_a airy_n oily_a and_o watery_a property_n yet_o no_o intellective_a life_n but_o only_a property_n to_o life_n 3._o the_o intellectual_a life_n be_v the_o spirated_a word_n from_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la whence_o come_v a_o sulphur_n salnitri_fw-la that_o be_v a_o magical_a astrum_n in_o manner_n of_o man_n mind_n which_o have_v thence_o its_o real_a original_a 4._o the_o whole_a astrum_n be_v a_o breathe_a voice_n or_o tone_n of_o the_o power_n a_o echo_n out_o of_o god_n love_n and_o anger_n the_o dark_a and_o light_a world_n out_o of_o this_o have_v the_o four_o element_n their_o original_a and_o they_o speak_v forth_o a_o corporeal_a essence_n and_o the_o star_n breathe_v a_o spiritual_a both_o which_o rule_n in_o the_o visible_a world_n as_o soul_n and_o body_n 5._o and_o from_o the_o four_o astrums_n be_v procreate_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n as_o a_o endure_a great_a mind_n or_o mystery_n 6._o and_o in_o this_o office_n have_v god_n raise_v up_o a_o king_n or_o as_o a_o god_n of_o nature_n the_o sun_n with_o the_o other_o six_o planet_n his_o counsellor_n or_o assistant_n first_o the_o nature-god_n the_o sun_n receive_v its_o lustre_n from_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o inward_a fire_n and_o light-world_n next_o venus_n give_v body_n to_o all_o the_o seven_o metal_n chap._n fourteen_o of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o five_o day_n 1._o jupiter_n rule_v the_o first_o hour_n of_o that_o day_n the_o superior_a astrum_n actuate_v the_o four_o astrum_n in_o the_o four_o element_n all_o from_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o holy_a eternal_a 5._o speak_a word_n into_o form_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o astrum_n in_o the_o spiritual_a body_n and_o thence_o be_v creature_n in_o the_o astrum_n of_o every_o of_o the_o four_o element_n produce_v bird_n in_o the_o astrum_n of_o the_o air_n fishes_n in_o that_o of_o the_o water_n beast_n in_o that_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o spirit_n in_o the_o astrum_n of_o the_o fire_n 2._o the_o two_o sex_n the_o male_a and_o its_o female_a arise_v one_o from_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n the_o other_o of_o the_o water_n as_o of_o fire_n and_o light_n chap._n xv._n of_o the_o six_o day_n work_v of_o the_o creation_n vide_fw-la chapter_n 21._o of_o the_o aurora_n p._n 254._o 6._o chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o difference_n of_o the_o heavenly_a and_o earthy_a man._n 1._o the_o image_n of_o god_n create_v unto_o eternal_a life_n in_o paradise_n can_v be_v the_o gross_a property_n of_o earthy_a bestial_a flesh_n for_o the_o property_n of_o the_o inward_a holy_a body_n and_o outward_a be_v in_o adam_n compose_v in_o equal_a harmony_n and_o give_v up_o their_o desire_n to_o the_o soul_n in_o which_o the_o divine_a light_n shine_v as_o in_o the_o holy_a heaven_n the_o property_n be_v all_o tincture_v with_o the_o sweet_a love_n delight_n for_o the_o inward_a holy_a man_n of_o the_o pure_a element_n penetrate_v and_o swallow_v up_o the_o outward_a as_o light_n do_v darkness_n which_o when_o extinguish_v the_o darkness_n be_v manifest_v 2._o but_o the_o earthy_a bestial_a and_o corruptible_a body_n make_v so_o by_o the_o lust_n of_o adam_n be_v not_o the_o man_n for_o what_o the_o soul_n be_v in_o the_o spirit_n the_o same_o be_v the_o true_a humane_a body_n in_o the_o essence_n as_o the_o soul_n mansion_n and_o as_o iron_n be_v make_v lustrous_a when_o through_o heat_v in_o the_o fire_n neither_o heat_n cold_a sickness_n etc._n etc._n can_v annoy_v he_o his_o body_n be_v as_o gold_n that_o endure_v the_o fire_n or_o as_o a_o tincture_n penetrate_v all_o thing_n and_o give_v way_n to_o nothing_o so_o neither_o be_v man_n subject_a to_o any_o thing_n but_o his_o god_n alone_o who_o dwell_v in_o he_o 3._o nor_o be_v here_o two_o but_o one_o only_a man_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o god_n see_v more_o of_o this_o in_o the_o 21._o chap._n of_o the_o aurora_n in_o the_o 10_o chap._n of_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o that_o of_o the_o incarnation_n and_o that_o of_o predestination_n chap._n 5._o 4._o of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n god_n create_v all_o thing_n in_o six_o day_n out_o of_o the_o seven_o property_n and_o bring_v they_o all_o into_o the_o seven_o as_o into_o one_o body_n 7._o which_o be_v a_o mystery_n of_o all_o the_o other_o whence_o they_o come_v and_o in_o which_o they_o work_v as_o a_o spiritin_n a_o body_n the_o seven_o property_n stand_v still_o as_o a_o senseless_a life_n but_o the_o seven_o and_o the_o first_o property_n mutual_o belong_v to_o one_o another_o as_o one_o property_n chap._n xvii_o of_o paradise_n 1._o the_o garden_n of_o eden_n be_v a_o place_n on_o earth_n where_o man_n be_v tempt_v but_o paradise_n be_v the_o seven_o day_n property_n the_o essentiality_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n which_o penetrate_v the_o four_o element_n as_o eternity_n do_v time_n as_o the_o sun_n the_o fruit_n as_o the_o day_n swallow_v up_o the_o night_n or_o as_o the_o fire_n illustrate_v the_o heat_a iron_n yet_o be_v no_o more_o apprehend_v by_o the_o outward_a element_n though_o then_o in_o their_o best_a purity_n than_o the_o terrestrial_a do_v the_o celestial_a the_o internal_a be_v to_o rule_v over_o the_o external_n the_o heaven_n be_v the_o husband_n to_o the_o earth_n before_o the_o
curse_n 2._o and_o whereas_o moses_n distinguish_v the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a from_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n 3._o by_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil._n be_v understand_v 1._o the_o holy_a power_n of_o god_n in_o the_o tree_n which_o be_v the_o middlemost_a kingdom_n 2._o paradise_n the_o outermost_a through_o which_o the_o middlemost_a penetrate_v and_o manifest_v itself_o this_o be_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o good_a which_o adam_n shall_v as_o little_o have_v know_v in_o its_o original_a as_o the_o evil_a for_o he_o shall_v have_v keep_v a_o childlike_a mind_n resign_v to_o god_n 3._o the_o dark_a world_n which_o also_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o vanity_n as_o now_o the_o earthy_a essence_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n fruit._n 4._o because_o adam_n shall_v have_v eat_v with_o the_o inward_a heavenly_a mouth_n not_o with_o the_o outward_a earthy_a desire_n he_o have_v such_o fruit_n grow_v for_o he_o which_o the_o inward_a mouth_n can_v enjoy_v the_o outward_a mouth_n do_v also_o eat_v it_o but_o not_o into_o the_o worm_n carcase_n 5._o the_o celestial_a swallow_v up_o the_o terrestrial_a and_o change_v it_o again_o into_o that_o whence_o it_o proceed_v for_o now_o be_v adam_n in_o god_n power_n kingdom_n with_o both_o tincture_n before_o his_o eve_n and_o the_o divine_a world_n be_v predominant_a so_o that_o the_o three_o principle_n stand_v in_o equal_a harmony_n and_o will_n with_o please_a taste_n ravish_v melody_n sweet_a odour_n smile_v meek_a friendly_a aspect_n of_o high_a love-desire_n 6._o but_o as_o lucifer_n elevate_v himself_o into_o the_o first_o principle_n total_o extinguish_v the_o light_n so_o adam_n lust_v into_o the_o outward_a or_o vanity_n hang_v to_o the_o three_o principle_n but_o leave_v his_o light_n shall_v be_v total_o extinct_a also_o and_o draw_v into_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o become_v a_o devil_n god_n well_o know_v the_o devil_n will_v tempt_v he_o 7._o the_o high_a and_o holy_a name_n jesus_n with_o deep_a love_n interpose_v and_o give_v himself_o to_o regenerate_v this_o hierarchy_n and_o purge_v it_o through_o the_o fire_n with_o high_a love_n to_o overcome_v the_o wrath_n and_o change_v it_o again_o into_o divine_a joy_n the_o holy_a heaven_n and_o this_o be_v what_o st._n paul_n say_v man_n be_v elect_v in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n 8._o be_v it_o ask_v why_o do_v god_n suffer_v this_o plant_n to_o grow_v it_o be_v answer_v adam_n earnest_a desire_n become_v a_o hunger_n and_o cause_v that_o the_o fiat_n draw_v out_o such_o a_o plant._n for_o adam_n be_v then_o a_o potent_a spark_n of_o god_n may_v and_o omnipotence_n for_o now_o that_o he_o have_v break_v himself_o off_o from_o the_o universal_a be_v and_o become_v subject_a to_o vanity_n if_o â—aith_n as_o a_o grain_n of_o mustard_n seed_n can_v remove_v mountain_n what_o can_v he_o not_o then_o do_v who_o be_v subject_a to_o nothing_o but_o god_n 9_o and_o the_o tree_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a be_v thus_o distinguish_v the_o tree_n of_o life_n be_v also_o manifest_a to_o be_v one_o tree_n with_o the_o other_o but_o only_o in_o the_o holy_a divine_a principle_n viz._n in_o the_o second_o in_o due_a temperature_n with_o the_o first_o and_o three_o chap._n xviii_o of_o the_o paradisical_a life_n state_n or_o dominion_n how_o it_o shall_v have_v be_v if_o adam_n have_v not_o fall_v etc._n etc._n 1._o have_v god_n create_v adam_n to_o the_o earthy_a corruptible_a naked_a sick_a toilsome_a life_n he_o have_v not_o bring_v he_o into_o paradise_n 2._o if_o god_n have_v will_v he_o the_o bestial_a copulation_n he_o will_v first_o have_v create_v both_o sex_n as_o he_o do_v other_o earthy_a creature_n 3._o but_o every_o creature_n bring_v its_o clothing_n from_o its_o dam_n man_n only_o come_v in_o deep_a poverty_n the_o most_o for_o lorn_a and_o shiftless_a with_o the_o worm_n carcase_n and_o bestial_a member_n for_o propagation_n whereof_o the_o poor_a soul_n be_v always_o ashamed_a 4._o but_o adam_n be_v a_o man_n and_o woman_n yet_o neither_o distinct_a but_o a_o virgin_n full_a of_o modesty_n chastity_n and_o purity_n such_o be_v he_o before_o his_o eve_n as_o shall_v arise_v and_o eternal_o possess_v paradise_n a_o virgin_n and_o as_o the_o angel_n 5._o two_o fix_v and_o steadfast_a essence_n be_v in_o adam_n a_o spiritual_a body_n from_o the_o inward_a heaven_n which_o be_v god_n temple_n and_o the_o outward_a heaven_n a_o lincus_n extract_v out_o of_o the_o good_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v the_o maâ—fion_n of_o the_o inward_a and_o at_o the_o last_o judgement_n shall_v be_v sever_v from_o the_o curse_n and_o corruption_n these_o two_o be_v espouse_v into_o one_o wherein_o be_v the_o most_o holy_a tincture_n of_o fire_n and_o light_n and_o have_v ardent_a love_n to_o each_o other_o the_o inward_a love_v the_o outward_a as_o its_o manifestation_n and_o sensation_n and_o the_o outward_a love_v the_o inward_a as_o its_o sweet_a spouse_n and_o joy_n 6._o and_o the_o magical_a power_n of_o impregnation_n stand_v in_o the_o fiery_a love-desire_n no_o winter_n sleep_v sickness_n nor_o need_v of_o the_o sun_n have_v he_o before_o his_o eve_n only_o he_o stand_v in_o the_o temptation_n forty_o day_n in_o paradise_n where_o have_v he_o be_v steadfast_a god_n have_v confirm_v resurrection_n he_o to_o eternity_n he_o be_v draw_v of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o though_o they_o do_v equiponderate_a and_o be_v of_o equal_a measure_n yet_o the_o devil_n be_v very_o busy_a in_o the_o first_o principle_n which_o adam_n desire_v not_o to_o prove_v as_o lucifer_n have_v do_v 7._o but_o his_o lust_n be_v to_o taste_v evil_a and_o good_a then_o come_v the_o severe_a command_n thou_o shall_v not_o eat_v etc._n etc._n which_o though_o he_o do_v not_o with_o his_o mouth_n yet_o his_o desire_n to_o it_o make_v his_o heavenly_a tincture_n to_o disappear_v and_o his_o fair_a image_n fall_v into_o a_o swoon_n and_o his_o clear_a pure_a steady_a eye_n and_o sight_n be_v darken_v by_o the_o impress_n of_o the_o vanity_n so_o that_o now_o he_o can_v not_o magical_o propagate_v himself_o then_o god_n say_v it_o be_v not_o good_a that_o he_o shall_v be_v alone_o i_o will_v make_v a_o help_n meet_v for_o he_o chap._n xix_o of_o the_o building_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o how_o man_n be_v ordain_v to_o the_o outward_a natural_a life_n 1._o the_o woman_n be_v take_v out_o of_o adam_n essence_n in_o body_n and_o soul_n the_o rib_n betoken_v man_n dissolution_n in_o the_o place_n of_o it_o enter_v longinus_n spear_n when_o christ_n be_v crucify_a to_o tincture_n and_o heal_n the_o breach_n with_o heavenly_a blood_n his_o sleep_n be_v the_o real_a type_n of_o christ_n rest_n in_o the_o grave_a his_o break_n or_o bruise_v be_v of_o the_o break_n or_o bruise_v christ_n body_n on_o the_o cross_n from_o the_o six_o hour_n to_o the_o nine_o so_o long_o be_v the_o fiat_n in_o adam_n sleep_n separate_v the_o woman_n in_o which_o space_n the_o female_a person_n be_v complete_o finish_v so_o long_a christ_n stand_v as_o in_o adam_n thirst_n and_o then_o say_v it_o be_v finish_v that_o be_v have_v redeem_v the_o virgin_n image_n from_o the_o divide_a sex_n of_o male_a and_o female_a 2._o eve_n be_v the_o right_a magical_a child_n as_o to_o the_o right_a life_n then_o manifest_v which_o after_o disappear_v so_o that_o after_o the_o eat_v the_o apple_n god_n say_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v etc._n etc._n her_o disappear_v heavenly_a matrix_fw-la shall_v like_o the_o dry_a rod_n of_o aaron_n bud_n again_o though_o now_o the_o holy_a part_n be_v shut_v up_o 3._o the_o woman_n have_v the_o five_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n the_o centre_n of_o the_o angelical_a world_n the_o son_n property_n and_o be_v adam_n dear_a rose_n garden_n and_o the_o man_n keep_v in_o his_o limbus_n the_o divine_a fire-world_n the_o father_n property_n she_o receive_v from_o adam_n flesh_n and_o bone_n only_o the_o rib_n and_o the_o half_a cross_n in_o the_o head_n but_o now_o be_v the_o bestial_a worm_n carcase_n bowel_n and_o member_n for_o propagation_n man_n shame_n hang_v on_o they_o nor_o be_v there_o any_o strange_a alien_a thing_n 28._o from_o without_o they_o that_o form_v his_o eve_n as_o be_v in_o the_o create_a adam_n and_o all_o other_o creature_n but_o only_o their_o own_o very_a propriate_a the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_fw-la in_o they_o for_o god_n have_v leave_v in_o all_o creature_n a_o power_n to_o their_o own_o multiplication_n and_o make_v chap._n xx._n of_o the_o lamentable_a and_o miserable_a fall_n and_o corruption_n of_o man._n 1._o when_o adam_n see_v eve_n the_o fiery_a tincture_n of_o his_o soul_n impress_v his_o desire_n into_o her_o tincture_n of_o light_n and_o though_o
in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o all_o god_n child_n be_v that_o whereby_o they_o bring_v to_o nought_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n 5._o but_o cain_n offer_n be_v the_o type_n of_o verbal_n titular_a christendom_n who_o rely_v only_o on_o the_o offer_n and_o teach_v that_o christ_n testament_n absolve_v from_o sin_n though_o themselves_o remain_v impenitent_a domineer_a murderer_n chap._n xxviii_o of_o cain_n murder_v his_o brother_n abel_n 1._o the_o cause_n of_o that_o be_v as_o still_o it_o be_v a_o strife_n about_o religion_n the_o devil_n envy_v man_n who_o be_v to_o succeed_v in_o the_o throne_n whence_o he_o be_v become_v apostate_n but_o the_o death_n of_o abel_n outward_a body_n be_v a_o figure_n that_o the_o bestial_a man_n must_v be_v devour_v that_o out_o of_o death_n may_v spring_v forth_o eternal_a life_n till_o then_o must_v be_v maintain_v a_o resolute_a conflict_n and_o abel_n as_o to_o the_o heavenly_a part_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o christ._n 2._o and_o cain_n in_o the_o wrath_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o enmity_n and_o darkness_n in_o the_o eternal_a nature_n but_o outward_o a_o figure_n of_o the_o pharisee_n who_o crucify_a the_o lord_n and_o of_o all_o persecutor_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n chap._n xxix_o how_o the_o adamical_a tree_n have_v put_v forth_o itself_o into_o branch_n and_o pullulation_n 1._o the_o seventeen_o first_o verse_n be_v a_o profound_a tract_n how_o from_o adam_n etc._n etc._n spring_v evil_a and_o good_a ver_fw-la 18._o cain_n in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n signify_v a_o source_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o fiery_a desire_n and_o selfwill_a out_o of_o the_o fiery_a might_n of_o the_o soul_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o first_o principle_n 2._o habel_n in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n signify_v a_o out-breathed_n angel_n viz._n from_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o as_o a_o type_n of_o christ_n go_v out_o childless_a for_o christ_n be_v to_o generate_v a_o new_a humane_a tree_n 3._o therefore_o be_v it_o that_o adam_n generate_v seth_n which_o in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n signify_v a_o forth-running_a or_o leap_v where_o the_o love-will_a rise_v out_o of_o the_o fire-will_a from_o he_o go_v the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n 4._o cain_n beget_v hanock_n and_o build_v a_o city_n which_o he_o call_v also_o hanock_n signify_v a_o outward_a selfish_a dominion_n hanock_n beget_v irad_n signify_v a_o potentate_n or_o tyrant_n irad_n beget_v mehujael_n signify_v a_o assume_v of_o the_o outward_a and_o inward_a centre_n of_o nature_n a_o earthy_a god_n that_o will_v possess_v riches_n and_o domination_n out_o of_o this_o name_n come_v babel_n mahujael_n beget_v methusael_n signify_v that_o i_o be_v the_o divine_a may_v i_o be_o the_o ordnance_n of_o god_n which_o indeed_o be_v true_a but_o only_o according_a to_o the_o first_o principle_n methusael_n beget_v lamech_v signify_v the_o send_n of_o the_o angel_n over_o the_o fleshly_a life_n 5._o lamech_v take_v two_o wife_n viz._n a_o twofold_a effence_n and_o will._n ada_n signify_v that_o â—ain_n will_v be_v honest_a and_o zilla_n signify_v fleshly_a joy_n and_o pleasure_n ada_z bare_a jubal_n a_o plain_a man_n of_o he_o be_v such_o as_o keep_v cattle_n but_o the_o other_o be_v jubal_n signify_v temporal_a joy_n viz._n the_o harp_n and_o organ_n zilla_n bare_a tubal_n cain_n it_o have_v a_o excellent_a understanding_n show_v how_o the_o sulphurous_a mercurial_a wheel_n open_v itself_o in_o the_o generation_n of_o metal_n and_o his_o sister_n name_n be_v naemâ—_n here_o by_v the_o precious_a pearl_n a_o heavenly_a property_n a_o virgin_n of_o purity_n by_o the_o die_a of_o the_o outward_a man_n naemâ—_n become_v manifest_a and_o lamech_v say_v i_o have_v sâ—ain_o a_o man_n to_o my_o wound_n and_o a_o young_a man_n to_o my_o hurt_n the_o man_n be_v abel_n the_o young_a man_n be_v christ._n 6._o cain_n be_v to_o be_v avenge_v sevenfold_a if_o any_o of_o the_o evil_a spirit_n shall_v kill_v he_o vengeance_n shall_v be_v on_o such-spirit_n by_o all_o the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n and_o the_o mark_n god_n set_v on_o he_o be_v the_o mark_n of_o the_o covenant_n but_o lamech_v be_v the_o seven_o from_o adam_n and_o speak_v prophetical_o of_o what_o shall_v befall_v his_o posterity_n viz._n shall_v lose_v the_o unity_n and_o fall_v into_o the_o seventy_o language_n so_o that_o the_o ten_o form_n of_o fire_n shall_v open_v themselves_o in_o every_o of_o the_o seven_o property_n of_o nature_n be_v seventy_o and_o thereto_o belong_v the_o seven_o unchangeable_a form_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n be_v seventy_o seven_o chap._n xxx_o of_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n 1._o the_o covenant_n be_v to_o the_o line_n of_o seth_n as_o to_o the_o outward_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v preacher_n of_o it_o but_o it_o be_v as_o well_o to_o the_o line_n of_o cain_n in_o the_o spirit_n even_o as_o sin_n pass_v on_o the_o line_n of_o seth_n as_o on_o other_o for_o the_o covenant_n be_v make_v to_o adam_n and_o to_o the_o virgin_n image_n thereby_o to_o be_v restore_v 2._o the_o evil_a beast_n of_o the_o godless_a form_n god_n predestinate_v to_o condemnation_n but_o the_o covenant_n be_v in_o the_o life_n who_o free_a will_v soever_o resign_v to_o it_o in_o every_o such_o christ_n rise_v and_o the_o strange_a beast_n die_v 3._o sâ—th_o signify_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n a_o forth-breathing_a spring_n out_o of_o the_o life_n through_o the_o first_o centre_n of_o the_o soul_n seth_n beget_v enos_n which_o signify_v a_o divine_a lâ—beâ—_n the_o five_o be_v kenan_n signify_v a_o forth-going_a re-conceived_n lubet_fw-la or_o desire_v of_o divine_a contemplation_n the_o six_o be_v mahalaleel_n signify_v a_o angelical_a form_n of_o a_o angelical_a kingdom_n 4._o the_o seven_o be_v jared_n signify_v a_o priest_n or_o prince_n of_o the_o spiritual_a kingdom_n as_o irad_n be_v of_o the_o worldly_a dominion_n the_o office_n of_o jared_n be_v twofold_a outward_o it_o be_v moses_n and_o inward_o christ_n as_o lamech_v have_v two_o wife_n and_o jared_n beget_v enoch_n signify_v the_o out-breathed_n breath_n of_o the_o divine_a good_a pleasure_n the_o seven_o generation_n have_v these_o figure_n 5._o 1._o adam_n purity_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o abel_n to_o who_o the_o fall_v hang_v and_o his_o be_v murder_v point_n out_o christ_n who_o shall_v bring_v we_o through_o death_n into_o the_o pure_a life_n 2._o seth_n time_n continue_v to_o the_o deluge_n 3._o enos_n time_n go_v under_o seth_n and_o till_o abraham_n 4._o canaan_n time_n go_v under_o seth_n and_o enos_n and_o until_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh._n 5._o mahalaleel_n go_v during_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o time_n of_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ._n 6._o jared_n begin_v after_o the_o death_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o rule_v inward_o in_o christ_n child_n and_o outward_o the_o cherub_n with_o the_o sword_n bear_v rule_v this_o six_o time_n be_v know_v and_o yet_o hide_v and_o pass_v under_o antichrist_n as_o in_o a_o mystery_n 6._o true_a christian_n wage_v no_o war_n for_o they_o have_v break_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o 42._o cherub_n be_v dead_a and_o rise_v with_o christ_n and_o live_v not_o to_o external_n may_v his_o kingdom_n not_o be_v of_o this_o world_n this_o six_o time_n continue_v till_o translate_v enoch_n appear_v in_o spirit_n and_o elias_n sword_n come_v then_o fall_v the_o outward_a jared_n babel_n 7._o and_o god_n will_v restore_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n chap._n xxxi_o of_o enoch_n wonderful_a line_n 1._o enoch_n beget_v methusalah_n of_o the_o high_a age_n signify_v a_o forth_o proceed_v voice_n methusalah_n beget_v lamech_v as_o the_o lamech_v in_o cain_n line_n have_v two_o wife_n or_o will_n so_o this_o beget_v noah_n signify_v the_o end_n and_o the_o beginning_n 2._o noah_n have_v three_o branch_n sem_fw-mi signify_v a_o out_o breathe_v divine_a lubet_fw-la ham_n signify_v a_o strong_a breathe_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n japhet_n signify_v a_o appendix_n of_o sem_fw-mi viz._n a_o natural_a wonder_n sem_fw-mi be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o light_a world_n japhet_n of_o the_o fire_n world_n ham_n a_o image_n of_o the_o out-birth_n 3._o the_o son_n of_o god_n look_v on_o the_o daughter_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n viz._n those_o in_o who_o 1._o god_n spirit_n manifest_v itself_o look_v according_a to_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh._n and_o giant_n viz._n tyrant_n be_v bear_v viz._n man_n who_o pride_n will_v receive_v no_o rebuke_n therefore_o come_v the_o deluge_n and_o after_o the_o three_o family_n be_v sever_v 6._o it_o repent_v god_n that_o he_o have_v make_v man_n and_o grieve_v he_o etc._n etc._n viz._n according_a to_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o form_a word_n not_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n chap._n xxxii_o of_o the_o
have_v but_o one_o which_o he_o beget_v at_o thirty_o year_n of_o age._n the_o one_o point_v at_o christ_n the_o only_a son_n the_o thirty_o at_o the_o number_n of_o thirty_o year_n at_o which_o age_n christ_n manifest_v himself_o in_o his_o office_n and_o the_o spirit_n name_v five_a that_o come_v out_o 11._o of_o sem_n loin_n and_o say_v he_o beget_v more_o but_o name_v they_o not_o pointing_z at_o the_o five_o head_n speech_n from_o the_o high_a name_n of_o god_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n in_o the_o alphabet_n be_v from_o the_o one_o spirit_n in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n the_o vowel_n the_o holy_a name_n jeova_n into_o which_o the_o ancient_a wiseman_n skilful_a in_o this_o tongue_n put_v in_o h_n which_o be_v do_v with_o great_a understanding_n for_o by_o that_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la do_v breathe_v forth_o itself_o all_o five_o fold_v themselves_o up_o into_o three_o a_o o_o v_o father_n son_n holy_a ghost_n the_o triangle_n signify_v the_o three_o property_n the_o v._o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o h._n the_o other_o letter_n in_o the_o alphabet_n without_o the_o vowel_n come_v of_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d tetragrammaton_fw-gr or_o oâ—_n four_o letter_n the_o twenty_o four_o letter_n by_o the_o builder_n of_o babel_n be_v take_v several_o after_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n to_o make_v up_o the_o seventy_o two_o language_n chap._n xxxvi_o of_o babel_n and_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o speech_n spring_v thence_o and_o the_o recovery_n therefrom_o 1._o moses_n say_v nimrod_n grandson_n of_o ham_n begin_v his_o kingdom_n at_o babel_n not_o that_o ham_n child_n only_o do_v thus_o but_o seem_v and_o japhet_n join_v as_o one_o people_n to_o build_v a_o tower_n to_o get_v up_o to_o god_n by_o and_o make_v they_o a_o great_a name_n 2._o this_o tower_n be_v the_o type_n of_o the_o fall_v selfish_a man_n have_v lose_v the_o right_a understanding_n of_o god_n elevate_v its_o own_o fancy_n and_o now_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o mental_a tongue_n of_o the_o five_o vowel_n the_o language_n of_o nature_n by_o which_o adam_n give_v name_n be_v depart_v they_o conceive_v the_o sensual_a divide_v confuse_a tongue_n whereof_o as_o also_o of_o the_o dark_a world_n this_o tower_n be_v a_o figure_n where_o be_v understand_v the_o beast_n the_o animal_n ham-like_a man_n and_o the_o whore_n the_o selfwill_a revolt_v from_o god_n by_o which_o the_o poor_a captive_a soul_n lie_v bind_v under_o vanity_n till_o the_o corner_n stone_n the_o rock_n of_o offence_n bruise_v the_o divide_a sensual_a tongue_n 3._o all_o rabbi_n of_o all_o nation_n who_o run_v devoid_a of_o god_n spirit_n be_v builder_n here_o and_o though_o they_o all_o destroy_v each_o other_o yet_o be_v of_o one_o spirit_n and_o 11._o worship_n maozim_n the_o god_n of_o force_n 4._o now_o to_o become_v one_o again_o must_v the_o division_n be_v kill_v by_o give_v up_o the_o will_n into_o the_o one_o jehovah_n or_o jesus_n and_o know_v only_o what_o god_n will_v to_o know_v in_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o five_o vowel_n and_o the_o one_o be_v in_o we_o 6._o the_o letter_n kill_v the_o spirit_n give_v life_n like_a as_o the_o divine_a â—un_v work_v in_o and_o through_o we_o as_o it_o please_v he_o so_o must_v we_o diffuse_v our_o virtue_n and_o will_n with_o all_o simplicity_n and_o purity_n 66._o for_o the_o live_a word_n be_v therefore_o become_v man_n that_o the_o literal_a image_n may_v die_v and_o the_o first_o man_n be_v regenerate_v in_o christ_n spirit_n who_o once_o bear_v than_o the_o image-teacher_n rather_o hinder_v than_o help_n by_o set_v up_o their_o imagination_n into_o the_o temple_n of_o christ._n 5._o babel_n must_v fall_v not_o be_v piece_v and_o patch_v for_o so_o the_o whore_n be_v only_o trim_v not_o make_v a_o virgin_n for_o she_o be_v judge_v the_o zeal_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v it_o 6._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n form_n into_o the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n truth_n faith_n love_n patience_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o serpent_n come_v lie_n sting_a envy_n pride_n covetousness_n etc._n etc._n by_o which_o let_v every_o man_n prove_v himself_o for_o speech_n and_o understanding_n come_v not_o from_o the_o star_n and_o element_n for_o then_o other_o creature_n can_v also_o speak_v but_o from_o the_o form_a word_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o name_n of_o god_n which_o man_n must_v not_o abuse_v on_o pain_n of_o eternal_a punishment_n 7._o this_o incorporate_a word_n man_n have_v out_o of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n with_o power_n to_o form_v a_o substance_n out_o of_o which_o principle_n he_o will_v and_o therefore_o must_v follow_v at_o last_o a_o reap_v in_o of_o every_o thing_n into_o its_o own_o receptacle_n chap._n xxxvii_o of_o the_o line_n of_o abraham_n and_o of_o the_o heathenish_a go_n 1._o from_o noah_n exclusive_a to_o abram_n inclusive_a be_v ten_o name_n in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n viz._n sem_fw-mi arphaxâ—d_n salah_n eber_n pelâ—g_n regu_n sâ—rug_n nâ—â—or_n terah_n abram_n in_o who_o be_v understand_v the_o ten_o form_n of_o fire_n the_o seven_o first_o of_o which_o be_v form_v in_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n the_o 8_o be_v the_o fire_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n which_o at_o the_o end_n shall_v purge_v the_o floor_n the_o nine_o be_v the_o heavenly_a tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n and_o the_o ten_o be_v the_o love-fire_n viz._n the_o holy_a trinity_n in_o the_o majesty_n 2._o out_o of_o the_o ten_o property_n of_o the_o name_n in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n the_o oracle_n the_o divine_a voice_n be_v manifest_a in_o abraham_n and_o therefore_o he_o must_v go_v from_o his_o own_o kindred_n he_o shall_v not_o see_v god_n in_o his_o own_o country_n viz_o nâ—t_v in_o the_o earthy_a man._n he_o shall_v have_v a_o great_a name_n viz._n in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n for_o abram_n have_v no_o dominion_n here_o but_o be_v a_o stranger_n and_o christ_n say_v his_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n 3._o and_o whereas_o god_n bid_v abram_n look_v eastward_o west_n north_n and_o south_n and_o all_o that_o land_n shall_v be_v he_o and_o his_o seed_n for_o ever_o it_o be_v still_o so_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n have_v it_o in_o the_o eternal_a not_o in_o the_o external_n kingdom_n in_o the_o holy_a paradisical_a principle_n though_o the_o turk_n have_v it_o in_o the_o four_o element_n in_o the_o holy_a spiritual_a part_n shall_v eternal_o hold_v it_o when_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v crystallize_v like_o a_o glassy_a sea_n 4._o the_o three_o son_n of_o terah_n be_v nahor_n haran_n and_o abraham_n a_o type_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n to_o be_v open_v in_o the_o holy_a flame_a line_n of_o the_o covenant_n 5._o the_o oracle_n of_o the_o heathenish_a god_n originate_a from_o the_o inward_a dark_a fire-world_n and_o the_o outward_a astral_a and_o elemental_a world_n they_o know_v the_o star_n and_o element_n rule_v the_o outward_a life_n whence_o they_o find_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o world_n like_o a_o horologe_n do_v show_v the_o rear_n up_o and_o dissolve_v of_o nation_n kingdom_n and_o men._n 6._o from_o this_o soul_n the_o horologe_n of_o nature_n through_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o astrum_n which_o their_o faith_n that_o they_o powerful_o bring_v thereinto_o do_v move_v and_o stir_v up_o have_v they_o answer_v from_o their_o image_n and_o idol_n and_o not_o whole_o by_o the_o devil_n as_o man_n ignorant_o say_v who_o themselves_o worship_v the_o image_n god_n maozim_n and_o mammon_n chap._n xxxviii_o of_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o heathenish_a war_n of_o abraham_n rescue_v lot_n and_o of_o melchisedeck_v 1._o the_o gentile_n and_o child_n of_o ham_n at_o sodom_n when_o the_o power_n of_o the_o form_a word_n the_o property_n of_o nature_n do_v divide_v themselves_o into_o enmity_n and_o selfishness_n the_o centre_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n domineer_v in_o man_n fall_v from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n love_n and_o humility_n unto_o the_o outward_a star_n and_o element_n and_o become_v half_a devil_n and_o half_a beast_n will_v be_v great_a destroy_v by_o war_n and_o possess_v though_o they_o have_v the_o whole_a earth_n before_o they_o but_o pride_n covetousness_n envy_n and_o anger_n be_v the_o root_n of_o war_n in_o which_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o wicked_a creature_n live_v 2._o but_o god_n as_o far_o as_o he_o be_v call_v god_n viz._n according_a to_o the_o second_o principle_n desire_v nothing_o destructive_a but_o according_a to_o the_o first_o be_v a_o zealous_a god_n a_o consume_a fire_n so_o that_o when_o nation_n kindle_v that_o wrath_n god_n do_v bid_v israel_n smite_v they_o else_o the_o fire_n of_o his_o anger_n will_v have_v kindle_v itself_o in_o they_o and_o make_v they_o as_o at_o sodom_n 3._o god_n anger_n be_v set_v on_o
also_o we_o must_v know_v whoever_o will_v understand_v the_o old_a testament_n must_v set_v before_o he_o the_o two_o type_n external_o adam_n the_o earthy_a man_n and_o internal_o christ_n and_o change_v both_o these_o into_o one_o and_o so_o he_o may_v apprehend_v moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n chap._n xlvii_o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o abimelech_n and_o abraham_n and_o what_o it_o point_v at_o 1._o beershebah_n a_o bruise_a to_o death_n be_v the_o same_o fountain_n which_o the_o angel_n show_v hagar_n which_o abraham_n viz._n christ_n dig_v and_o there_o afterward_o preach_v 34._o the_o eternal_a god_n the_o covenant_n between_o abimelech_n and_o abraham_n be_v the_o covenant_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o humanity_n where_o he_o swear_v not_o to_o destroy_v the_o humanity_n as_o he_o say_v he_o be_v 17._o not_o come_v to_o condemn_v the_o world_n abimelech_n viz._n the_o soul_n out_o of_o the_o father_n property_n picholl_n the_o outward_a nature_n the_o three_o principle_n field-captain_n or_o officer_n of_o the_o soul_n abraham_n be_v christ_n in_o the_o humanity_n now_o abimelech_n restore_v abraham_n wife_n say_v he_o know_v not_o etc._n etc._n signify_v that_o the_o soul_n of_o adam_n know_v not_o christ_n in_o the_o tincture_n of_o heavenly_a venus_n therefore_o go_v into_o self-lust_n but_o when_o god_n show_v it_o to_o the_o soul_n the_o soul_n say_v i_o know_v not_o that_o god_n wife_n the_o holy_a tincture_n the_o heavenly_a matrix_fw-la be_v in_o i_o 2._o but_o now_o i_o restore_v whatever_o i_o have_v take_v of_o the_o divine_a world_n property_n it_o be_v thy_o wife_n then_o all_o the_o woman_n of_o abimelech_n and_o his_o servant_n eve_n daughter_n be_v heal_v 3._o christ_n here_o swear_v not_o to_o show_v any_o unkindness_n to_o the_o human_a property_n nor_o to_o the_o child_n nor_o to_o the_o grandchild_n or_o nephew_n viz_o those_o spring_v out_o of_o the_o wild_a property_n where_o often_o a_o wicked_a husband_n or_o wife_n be_v join_v 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then_o abraham_n viz._n christ_n take_v sheep_n his_o child_n the_o jew_n and_o ox_n the_o gentile_n and_o give_v they_o to_o the_o father_n of_o who_o property_n the_o soul_n be_v by_o a_o everlasting_a covenant_n and_o set_v seven_o ewe_n lamb_n apart_o viz._n the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o natural_a humanity_n of_o christ_n manifest_v in_o we_o a_o part_n viz._n a_o distinct_a person_n 5._o we_o poor_a jew_n and_o gentile_n may_v not_o say_v we_o be_v christ_n but_o his_o house_n he_o be_v a_o himself_o part_n with_o the_o divine_a property_n but_o in_o right_a resignation_n when_o man_n will_n be_v dead_a to_o self_n christ_n only_o live_v in_o it_o such_o eternal_o witness_n that_o christ_n dig_v the_o well_o at_o beersheba_n the_o place_n of_o contrition_n christ_n plant_v tree_n heavenly_a branch_n preach_v etc._n etc._n and_o remain_v there_o a_o long_a time_n viz._n all_o the_o time_n of_o the_o natural_a life_n chap._n xlviii_o of_o abraham_n offer_v up_o isaac_n 1._o 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and_o gird_v his_o ass_n the_o bestial_a man_n with_o power_n take_v with_o he_o two_o young_a man_n one_o the_o soul_n from_o the_o first_o principle_n the_o other_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o outward_a life_n clavae_n the_o wood_n as_o adam_n cleave_v god_n love_n and_o anger_n 4._o on_o the_o three_o day_n point_v at_o adam_n sleep_n to_o the_o angelical_a world_n and_o the_o time_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n afar_o off_o the_o final_a offer_v of_o christ_n above_o two_o thousand_o year_n the_o two_o young_a man_n to_o tarry_v with_o the_o ass_n till_o christ_n be_v offer_v and_o come_v again_o abraham_n take_v the_o 6._o knife_n and_o fire_n god_n anger_n and_o death_n 8._o isaac_n say_v here_o be_v the_o wood_n the_o sin_n of_o all_o man_n and_o the_o fire_n god_n wrath_n but_o where_o be_v the_o lamb_n abraham_n ens_fw-la of_o faith_n see_v the_o lamb._n abraham_n bind_v isaac_n so_o be_v christ_n and_o so_o must_v our_o self-will_n be_v bind_v and_o resign_v to_o god_n in_o entire_a earnestness_n the_o angel_n call_v hurt_v not_o nature_n as_o he_o have_v do_v to_o hagar_n at_o beersheba_n he_o see_v a_o ram_n hang_v etc._n etc._n show_v death_n kill_v not_o the_o true_a man_n but_o the_o push_a beast_n hang_v in_o the_o devil_n thicket_n of_o thorny_a care_n and_o vanity_n next_o follow_v the_o blessing_n increase_n and_o prevalency_n and_o abraham_n return_v with_o his_o son_n and_o two_o young_a man_n to_o beersheba_n into_o the_o toil_n and_o labour_n of_o this_o world_n so_o god_n exercise_v his_o people_n not_o always_o in_o operation_n of_o the_o spiritual_a figure_n but_o in_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n and_o sometime_o again_o under_o the_o cross_n and_o so_o they_o grow_v as_o in_o a_o field_n sometime_o storm_n sometime_o sunshine_n 3._o nahor_n abraham_n brother_n have_v eight_o son_n by_o milcah_n of_o who_o come_v great_a nation_n the_o assyrian_n who_o though_o they_o spring_v not_o from_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o the_o line_n of_o christ_n the_o blessing_n of_o abraham_n pass_v on_o they_o chap._n xlix_o of_o sarah_n death_n and_o abraham_n hereditary_a sepulchre_n 1._o while_o abraham_n live_v he_o be_v a_o stranger_n no_o continue_a abode_n have_v he_o but_o when_o his_o sarah_n die_v he_o will_v have_v a_o certain_a possession_n of_o a_o peculiar_a and_o hereditary_a sepulchre_n for_o his_o wife_n himself_o and_o child_n which_o he_o will_v not_o have_v to_o be_v give_v he_o but_o buy_v it_o of_o the_o son_n of_o heth_n and_o ephron_n for_o four_o hundred_o shackle_n of_o silver_n viz._n the_o cave_n of_o machpelah_n the_o inward_a figure_n of_o which_o be_v that_o 2._o when_o isaac_n viz._n christ_n be_v come_v the_o two_o fold_v body_n return_v back_o to_o its_o original_a mother_n the_o eternal_a and_o temporal_a nature_n when_o the_o saint_n die_v to_o self_n the_o outward_a life_n the_o resign_v life_n will_v no_o long_o stand_v in_o a_o strange_a serpentine_a one_o it_o can_v of_o due_a right_n take_v the_o first_o true_a field_n but_o it_o must_v be_v purchase_v thus_o abraham_n in_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n do_v of_o the_o son_n of_o heth_n who_o stand_v in_o the_o father_n figure_n and_o that_o christ_n ransom_n be_v signify_v by_o four_o hundred_o shackle_n have_v this_o meaning_n the_o first_o be_v the_o true_a magical_a fire_n the_o second_o be_v the_o light_n the_o three_o the_o holy_a sound_n of_o the_o mental_a tongue_n the_o four_o the_o conceive_v ens_fw-la of_o the_o other_o property_n form_v the_o holy_a life_n this_o be_v the_o pure_a silver_n 3._o and_o whereas_o the_o child_n of_o heth_n will_v free_o have_v give_v it_o yet_o at_o last_o take_v money_n for_o it_o so_o have_v god_n the_o father_n free_o give_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n to_o christ_n
in_o our_o humanity_n but_o christ_n will_v have_v it_o for_o a_o natural_a right_n 4._o by_o canaan_n understand_v the_o holy_a crystalline_a world_n or_o earth_n which_o shall_v be_v manifest_a 5._o by_o the_o two_o fold_v cave_n or_o pit_n of_o machpelah_n be_v signify_v man_n have_v a_o two_o fold_v humanity_n one_o out_o of_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la and_o heavenly_a essence_n the_o other_o out_o of_o time_n this_o world_n substance_n both_o which_o shall_v be_v put_v into_o a_o eternal_a sepulchre_n and_o lie_v in_o its_o original_a mother_n leave_v the_o one_o will_v in_o death_n so_o that_o god_n may_v alone_o live_v rule_n and_o will_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o man_n life_n be_v only_o his_o instrument_n for_o the_o soul_n have_v turn_v itself_o aside_o from_o the_o only_a eternal_a word_n into_o self-hood_n this_o distemper_n and_o unlikeness_n must_v be_v bury_v and_o put_v again_o into_o a_o two_o fold_v cave_n and_o thence_o come_v into_o the_o temperature_n the_o essence_n whence_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n do_v arise_v chap._n l._n of_o abraham_n send_n his_o servant_n for_o a_o wife_n for_o isaac_n 1._o abraham_n be_v herein_o the_o figure_n of_o god_n the_o father_n isaac_n in_o that_o of_o christ_n 3._o abraham_n servant_n in_o that_o of_o nature_n the_o canaanite_n in_o that_o of_o the_o introduce_v serpent_n ens_fw-la the_o bestial_a man_n which_o shall_v not_o inherit_v here_o god_n make_v his_o servant_n nature_n by_o who_o he_o govern_v essential_o bind_v itself_o that_o it_o will_v not_o introduce_v the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la the_o dark_a world_n bestial_a canaanitish_a property_n for_o god_n child_n yoke-fellow_n but_o nature_n must_v take_v substance_n out_o of_o abraham_n true_a humane_a essence_n in_o pure_a love_n of_o the_o heavenly_a matrix_fw-la that_o so_o the_o new_a birth_n may_v be_v holy_a in_o its_o virginity_n as_o to_o the_o inward_a man._n 2._o 5._o nature_n say_v how_o if_o etc._n etc._n viz._n the_o right_a humane_a ens_fw-la will_v not_o follow_v i_o 6._o and_o god_n say_v beware_v etc._n etc._n viz._n go_v not_o according_a to_o thy_o reason_n but_o a_o angel_n shall_v go_v before_o thou_o viz._n the_o divine_a will_n for_o self-will_n and_o reason_n must_v not_o lord_n it_o but_o nature_n must_v be_v a_o servant_n do_v as_o it_o be_v command_v and_o commit_v it_o to_o god_n to_o bring_v on_o the_o â—ternal_a marriage_n but_o iâ—_n the_o humane_a will_n will_v not_o follow_v the_o messenger_n have_v discharge_v his_o office_n the_o rain_n ascend_v not_o up_o again_o without_o fruit_n nature_n must_v declare_v that_o god_n have_v give_v christ_n all_o his_o good_n and_o now_o desire_v man_n to_o be_v his_o wife_n 9_o and_o the_o servant_n swear_v &c_n &c_n viz._n when_o god_n put_v his_o holy_a word_n with_o the_o form_v wisdom_n into_o the_o natural_a ens_fw-la of_o mary_n than_o the_o humane_a nature_n swear_v obedience_n 3._o and_o the_o servant_n take_v ten_o camel_n and_o go_v to_o the_o city_n of_o 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humanity_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v not_o give_v whole_o into_o the_o power_n of_o the_o fire-soul_n in_o this_o life_n lest_o it_o become_v haughty_a as_o lucifer_n and_o adam_n but_o virgin_n sophia_n mean_v by_o rebekah_n remain_v with_o her_o bridegroom_n christ_n in_o the_o second_o principle_n 6._o the_o spice_n signify_v the_o holy_a spirit_n 54._o then_o they_o sit_v down_o to_o eat_v viz._n the_o marriage_n feast_n the_o joy_n whereof_o none_o but_o the_o child_n of_o christ_n know_v 67._o and_o when_o rebekah_n see_v isaac_n etc._n etc._n when_o the_o disappear_v humanity_n discover_v christ_n in_o itself_o it_o fall_v into_o deep_a humility_n and_o be_v ashamed_a vail_v its_o face_n before_o god_n holiness_n and_o clarity_n that_o it_o have_v lie_v so_o long_o captive_a in_o the_o bestial_a man_n but_o christ_n take_v it_o into_o his_o arm_n and_o lead_v it_o into_o his_o mother_n tent_n into_o the_o heavenly_a world_n essence_n and_o then_o be_v isaac_n comfort_v 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be_v not_o accept_v 5._o my_o believe_v that_o christ_n be_v bear_v died_n and_o rose_n for_o i_o make_v i_o not_o a_o christian_a but_o i_o must_v put_v on_o christ_n enter_v into_o his_o obedience_n and_o sacrifice_n arise_v in_o he_o and_o live_v in_o he_o 6._o when_o abraham_n have_v bring_v his_o life_n form_n into_o right_a order_n he_o resign_v up_o himself_o into_o mortification_n tire_v with_o the_o life_n of_o self_n reâ—â—ed_v in_o god_n chap._n lii_o the_o history_n of_o isaac_n birth_n of_o esau_n and_o jacob._n 1._o after_o abraham_n death_n god_n bless_a isaac_n and_o he_o live_v by_o the_o well_o labairoi_fw-mi 11._o viz._n the_o well_o of_o live_v and_o see_v his_o soul_n dwell_v by_o the_o fountain_n of_o divine_a love_n the_o desire_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o fiat_n which_o take_v the_o holy_a love_n tincture_n into_o itself_o and_o make_v it_o essential_a as_o the_o metalline_a ens_fw-la give_v its_o deâ—ire_n into_o the_o sun_n tincture_n that_o out_o of_o they_o both_o the_o fair_a and_o precious_a gold_n be_v generate_v so_o do_v the_o deity_n inhabit_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o co_fw-la work_v but_o be_v not_o comprehend_v 2._o the_o soul_n magical_a fire_n by_o the_o divine_a love_n desire_n be_v enkindle_v into_o a_o shine_a lustre_n so_o do_v the_o soul_n magical_a fire_n become_v the_o bridegroom_n to_o the_o precious_a sophia_n but_o the_o mortal_a soul_n from_o the_o star_n or_o four_o element_n attain_v it_o not_o in_o this_o life_n but_o that_o soul_n that_o come_v from_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n out_o of_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la through_o the_o word_n whereby_o the_o divine_a longing_n form_v the_o wisdom_n into_o substance_n this_o soul_n be_v that_o which_o be_v betroth_v to_o sophia_n 3._o ishmael_n have_v twelve_o son_n six_o of_o the_o inward_a
faith_n and_o opinion_n about_o religion_n be_v real_o dumb_a idol_n 4._o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o the_o natural_a magic_n shall_v be_v discontinue_v where_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n be_v manifest_a so_o be_v it_o now_o more_o necessary_a that_o the_o natural_a magic_n be_v again_o restore_v that_o titular_a christendom_n idol_n may_v through_o the_o form_a word_n in_o nature_n also_o by_o new_a regeneration_n be_v suppress_v not_o to_o take_v up_o heathen_a idol_n again_o but_o to_o show_v by_o the_o form_a word_n in_o love_n and_o anger_n with_o its_o re-expression_n the_o essence_n of_o all_o essence_n 5._o the_o seven_o fat_a cow_n and_o good_a ear_n of_o corn_n denote_v the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n in_o the_o good_a and_o holy_a ground_n the_o lean_a cow_n and_o blast_v ear_n the_o seven_o property_n in_o the_o wrath._n the_o seven_o fat_a and_o wellfavoured_n cow_n and_o full_a ear_n figure_n what_o god_n make_v 16._o man_n at_o first_o and_o the_o seven_o lean_a and_o blast_v show_v what_o man_n make_v himself_o to_o be_v and_o joseph_n figure_v man_n restoration_n by_o his_o deliverance_n and_o advancement_n chap._n lxix_o how_o the_o famine_n drive_v joseph_n brethren_n to_o he_o and_o how_o he_o show_v himself_o to_o they_o 1._o the_o 42_o of_o gen._n figure_v excellent_o the_o real_a christian_a who_o by_o persecution_n 42._o be_v in_o christ_n process_n and_o how_o he_o not_o only_o forgive_v but_o be_v gracious_o bountiful_a to_o his_o persecutor_n also_o how_o sin_n bring_v anxiety_n on_o they_o and_o god_n severity_n against_o sin_n that_o the_o sinner_n may_v dread_v it_o and_o leave_v it_o 2._o by_o benjamin_n the_o young_a brother_n be_v signify_v the_o adamical_a humanity_n viz._n that_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n which_o fade_v in_o adam_n 3._o the_o particular_a part_n of_o this_o 42._o chap_n be_v so_o manifest_a that_o the_o enlighten_v soul_n though_o it_o run_v may_v read_v its_o tendency_n figure_n or_o language_n chap._n lxx_o jacob_n son_n go_v into_o egypt_n the_o second_o time_n and_o do_v eat_v at_o joseph_n table_n yet_o know_v he_o not_o 1._o this_o 43._o chap._n show_v how_o the_o outward_a nature_n bring_v all_o its_o life_n 43._o essence_n very_o timorous_o into_o christ_n death_n yet_o in_o the_o end_n be_v make_v willing_a to_o enter_v into_o the_o die_a of_o self_n as_o jacob_n have_v lose_v joseph_n and_o simeon_n be_v content_a to_o give_v up_o benjamin_n also_o and_o this_o â—eath_n it_o willing_o taste_v on_o divine_a confidence_n that_o it_o bring_v the_o will_n of_o god_n with_o it_o 2_o this_o chapter_n show_v how_o the_o form_n of_o life_n by_o reason_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n tremble_v before_o god_n as_o jacob_n son_n before_o joseph_n 3._o it_o show_v how_o god_n entertain_v the_o soul_n by_o feed_v he_o at_o his_o table_n though_o in_o a_o strange_a form_n then_o let_v he_o go_v in_o peace_n yet_o afterward_o come_v with_o a_o terrible_a trial_n as_o joseph_n do_v they_o with_o his_o cup_n in_o benjamin_n sack_n which_o cup_n signify_v the_o lord_n testament_n i_o restrain_v my_o extract_n to_o this_o brevity_n because_o the_o total_a of_o the_o excellent_a discourse_n oâ—_n this_o chapter_n be_v so_o evident_a a_o exposition_n as_o if_o write_v by_o the_o sunbeam_n chap._n lxxi_o of_o joseph_n cup_n be_v put_v into_o benjamin_n sack_n 1._o joseph_n brethren_n stand_v here_o in_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o true_o convert_v christian._n joseph_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n in_o nature_n the_o cup_n in_o that_o of_o christ_n suffering_n thus_o joseph_n brethren_n viz._n the_o christian_n be_v by_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n in_o the_o fleshly_a evil_a nature_n the_o evil_a world_n and_o the_o devil_n accuse_v to_o have_v steal_v the_o silver_n cup_n of_o christ_n suffering_n who_o though_o innocent_a do_v give_v themselves_o up_o to_o suffer_v bond_n servitude_n shame_n and_o death_n christ_n say_v he_o come_v not_o to_o send_v peace_n on_o earth_n but_o strife_n etc._n etc._n 2._o those_o of_o our_o own_o family_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n must_v be_v enemy_n as_o a_o tree_n grow_v in_o heat_n and_o cold_a and_o storm_n so_o in_o strife_n grow_v the_o tree_n of_o pearl_n 3._o the_o cup_n be_v be_v uppermost_a in_o the_o sack_n denote_v god_n peoples_n suffering_n to_o be_v uppermost_a viz._n on_o all_o viz._n continual_o from_o the_o 10_o verse_n to_o the_o 37th_o be_v a_o most_o profound_a convince_a discourse_n of_o the_o use_n of_o strife_n 4._o joseph_n brethren_n answer_v the_o steward_n him_z with_o who_o the_o cup_n be_v find_v let_v he_o 10._o be_v put_v to_o death_n and_o we_o will_v be_v my_o lord_n servant_n show_v 1._o how_o ready_a the_o man_n who_o receive_v some_o grace_n be_v to_o justify_v himself_o they_o will_v not_o be_v think_v thief_n though_o they_o have_v steal_v even_o joseph_n himself_o 2._o how_o confident_a they_o be_v in_o their_o justification_n he_o that_o do_v it_o shall_v die_v and_o they_o all_o will_v be_v his_o servant_n 5._o the_o christian_a present_o think_v he_o shall_v be_v exempt_a from_o suffering_n and_o all_o wrong_v he_o but_o his_o guilt_n stand_v open_a before_o god_n righteousness_n who_o require_v man_n to_o be_v in_o the_o imitation_n and_o process_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n therefore_o have_v the_o christian_n no_o excuse_n when_o god_n cause_v he_o to_o be_v lay_v hold_v on_o in_o anger_n by_o his_o steward_n the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n as_o a_o thief_n novellist_n enthusiast_n heretic_n which_o though_o impute_v to_o they_o wrongful_o from_o the_o world_n yet_o be_v he_o guilty_a of_o all_o adamical_a sin_n and_o suffer_v in_o christ_n process_n just_o what_o christ_n suffer_v innocent_o 6._o and_o they_o haste_v and_o search_v every_o man_n sack_n begin_v at_o the_o elder_a and_o 13._o the_o cup_n be_v find_v in_o benjamin_n sack_n and_o they_o rend_v their_o clothes_n and_o return_v when_o adam_n sin_v the_o law_n fetch_v he_o back_o into_o the_o city_n viz._n the_o earth_n out_o of_o which_o the_o body_n proceed_v there_o do_v righteousness_n search_v all_o the_o natural_a property_n begin_v at_o the_o first_o form_n of_o nature_n but_o the_o cup_n of_o joseph_n viz._n of_o christ_n be_v find_v only_o in_o benjamin_n viz._n in_o the_o young_a brother_n sack_n viz._n the_o young_a the_o word_n of_o the_o inspoken_a or_o inspire_a grace_n 7._o and_o judah_n go_v with_o his_o brethren_n and_o they_o fall_v down_o before_o joseph_n etc._n etc._n 17._o the_o law_n have_v bring_v man_n back_o can_v answer_v but_o yield_v but_o god_n will_v not_o have_v future_a israel_n to_o be_v his_o servant_n the_o first_o form_n viz._n in_o outward_a worship_n only_o but_o benjamin_n the_o inward_a heavenly_a world_n substance_n 8._o judah_n who_o be_v surety_n for_o benjamin_n his_o plead_v so_o hard_o that_o he_o dare_v not_o go_v home_o without_o he_o lest_o he_o bring_v his_o father_n grey_a hair_n etc._n etc._n show_n that_o if_o the_o adamical_a man_n shall_v go_v into_o paradise_n without_o christ_n life_n and_o substance_n the_o life_n nature_n will_v not_o be_v manifest_a viz._n will_v not_o live_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n chap._n lxxii_o how_o joseph_n manifest_v himself_o before_o his_o brethren_n 1._o because_o the_o law_n can_v not_o bring_v man_n back_o into_o paradise_n the_o great_a joseph_n of_o 3._o mere_a compassion_n see_v man_n misery_n can_v no_o long_o withhold_v but_o cry_v let_v every_o one_o go_v forth_o viz._n when_o jesus_n will_v manifest_v his_o high_a mercy_n the_o law_n ceremony_n and_o man_n ability_n and_o will_n must_v depart_v 2._o then_o joseph_n weep_v aloud_o so_o that_o the_o egyptian_n pharaoh_n people_n hear_v he_o viz._n the_o weep_v and_o compassion_n of_o jesus_n sound_v to_o the_o heathen_a and_o nation_n and_o he_o say_v i_o be_o joseph_n your_o brother_n do_v my_o father_n yet_o live_v viz._n i_o be_o jesus_n in_o thou_o be_v the_o father_n nature_n viz._n a_o breath_n of_o the_o divine_a life_n yet_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o they_o can_v not_o answer_v he_o nor_o can_v the_o soul_n for_o the_o soul_n be_v own_o will_n be_v terrify_v to_o death_n there_o be_v a_o gnaw_a guilt_n make_v he_o dumb._n 3._o then_o say_v joseph_n come_v near_o be_v not_o careful_a nor_o think_v that_o i_o be_o angry_a that_o you_o sell_v i_o for_o god_n send_v i_o to_o preserve_v you_o alive_a viz._n i_o be_o no_o more_o angry_a that_o i_o have_v be_v sell_v into_o thy_o death_n for_o it_o be_v that_o i_o may_v nourish_v thou_o 4._o there_o will_v yet_o be_v five_o year_n of_o famine_n viz._n the_o divine_a hunger_n will_v yet_o remain_v in_o thy_o five_o sense_n 5._o make_v
haste_n let_v my_o father_n and_o all_o his_o child_n and_o cattle_n come_v to_o i_o etc._n etc._n 15._o viz._n thy_o nature_n thy_o whole_a life_n conversation_n all_o thy_o thought_n thy_o temporal_a estate_n 6._o your_o eye_n as_o also_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o brother_n benjamin_n see_v that_o it_o be_v i_o that_o speak_v to_o you_o viz._n your_o inward_a eye_n and_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o new_a man_n for_o they_o see_v through_o the_o outward_a sense_n as_o the_o sun_n pierce_v through_o glass_n and_o yet_o it_o remain_v glass_n still_o 7._o and_o joseph_n fall_v about_o benjamin_n neck_n and_o weep_v and_o kiss_v they_o all_o viz._n when_o christ_n in_o the_o inward_a heavenly_a substance_n which_o fade_v in_o adam_n be_v manifest_v jesus_n with_o his_o weep_a love_n god_n great_a sweetness_n kiss_v the_o creature_o soul_n essence_n whereby_o it_o re-obtaineth_a its_o life_n and_o speak_v with_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 8._o and_o when_o the_o report_n come_v to_o pharaoh_n it_o please_v he_o well_o and_o he_o command_v chariot_n shall_v be_v send_v to_o fetch_v jacob_n and_o all_o his_o into_o egypt_n viz._n when_o christ_n voice_n found_v in_o the_o soul_n the_o report_n thereof_o press_v into_o the_o father_n property_n of_o fire_n which_o be_v therewith_o please_v and_o chariot_n be_v send_v viz._n the_o spirit_n in_o the_o word_n which_o bring_v it_o to_o paradise_n 9_o and_o he_o send_v a_o present_a for_o his_o father_n viz._n his_o flesh_n and_o blood_n wherewith_o the_o soul_n feast_v 10._o the_o five_o suit_n to_o benjamin_n the_o five_o wound_n 11._o the_o thirty_o piece_n of_o silver_n give_v he_o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n wherewith_o the_o christian_a must_v trade_n 12._o the_o ten_o ass_n load_v with_o the_o choice_a thing_n of_o egypt_n the_o ten_o commandment_n in_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n 13._o the_o ten_o ass_n load_v with_o corn_n the_o ten_o form_n of_o the_o soulish_a and_o natural_a fire_n life_n 14._o the_o food_n to_o spend_v on_o the_o way_n the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o the_o poor_a old_a adam_n must_v eat_v that_o he_o may_v live_v 15._o he_o command_v they_o fall_v not_o out_o by_o the_o way_n but_o walk_v in_o love_n and_o peace_n to_o paradise_n 16._o and_o they_o come_v to_o their_o father_n and_o tell_v he_o of_o the_o great_a glory_n of_o joseph_n his_o present_a and_o his_o word_n but_o jacob_n believe_v they_o not_o but_o when_o he_o see_v the_o chariot_n his_o spirit_n revive_v viz._n when_o christ_n apostle_n be_v load_v with_o his_o present_n which_o they_o carry_v to_o their_o relation_n viz._n those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n they_o believe_v not_o those_o exceed_a great_a thing_n till_o the_o chariot_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n come_v and_o then_o they_o revive_v and_o live_v and_o say_v it_o be_v enough_o i_o will_v go_v into_o repentance_n that_o i_o may_v see_v my_o saviour_n before_o i_o die_v chap._n lxxiii_o how_o jacob_n and_o his_o child_n and_o all_o his_o etc._n etc._n go_v into_o egypt_n 1._o jacob_n be_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o new_a man_n have_v receive_v the_o present_a i._n e._n the_o earnest_n of_o christ_n love_n and_o the_o chariot_n of_o josepâ—_n viz_o the_o holy_a ghost_n go_v to_o eâ—ypt_n i_o e._n into_o repentance_n with_o all_o his_o child_n i._n e._n his_o power_n and_o come_v to_o beersheba_n the_o sound_a voice_n of_o his_o heart_n sacrifice_v viz._n his_o soul_n 2._o the_o power_n proceed_v out_o of_o his_o own_o â—oins_n be_v 66_o the_o mystical_a number_n of_o the_o beast_n and_o himself_o joseph_n and_o joseph_n two_o son_n make_v 70_o the_o number_n of_o babel_n 3._o this_o go_v forth_o be_v a_o image_n of_o the_o last_o exit_fw-la or_o true_a christian_n departure_n out_o of_o babel_n in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o reign_n of_o the_o beast_n and_o whore_n the_o signal_n star_n with_o the_o chariot_n of_o joseph_n be_v already_o appear_v 4._o israel_n send_v judah_n before_o he_o to_o joseph_n viz._n the_o incorporate_a covenant_n of_o 30._o god_n in_o man_n to_o joseph_n and_o gâ—shen_n the_o rest_n in_o christ._n 5._o and_o when_o the_o heavenly_a joseph_n meet_v jacob_n the_o old_a adamical_a man_n he_o fall_v about_o his_o neck_n viz._n his_o deâ—â—re_n and_o longing_n and_o fill_v it_o with_o tear_n shed_v in_o his_o suffering_n lead_v to_o victory_n and_o eternal_a joy_n then_o say_v the_o natural_a man_n now_o will_v i_o willing_o die_v viz_o give_v up_o all_o my_o right_n and_o willing_a of_o vanity_n now_o that_o the_o new_a man_n in_o christ_n be_v manifest_a in_o i_o 6._o joseph_n say_v i_o will_v go_v up_o and_o tell_v pharaoh_n etc._n etc._n christ_n viz._n the_o word_n of_o 34._o love_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v come_v from_o the_o father_n into_o our_o humanity_n speak_v the_o word_n of_o the_o natural_a human_a life_n into_o the_o eternal_a word_n of_o the_o father_n which_o be_v here_o call_v tell_v the_o king_n that_o be_v reconcile_v the_o rent_n make_v by_o the_o natural_a speak_n of_o self_n and_o vanity_n in_o the_o human_a word_n of_o the_o father_n anger_n with_o and_o again_o unto_o his_o love_n and_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n 7._o they_o be_v herdsman_n and_o such_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o egyptian_n viz._n to_o god_n majesty_n and_o holy_a power_n the_o animal_n soul_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n have_v awake_v many_o hundred_o beast_n viz._n lust_n which_o it_o must_v be_v conversant_a with_o and_o rule_v 8._o they_o be_v place_v apart_o in_o goshen_n viz._n in_o the_o outward_a nature_n yet_o in_o the_o blessing_n and_o shall_v dwell_v near_o god_n but_o a_o principle_n be_v the_o distinction_n as_o time_n and_o eternity_n 9_o and_o joseph_n will_v they_o to_o say_v to_o pharaoh_n thy_o servant_n be_v herdsman_n so_o must_v all_o say_v as_o well_o potentate_n as_o beggar_n priest_n etc._n etc._n we_o can_v stand_v and_o subsist_v before_o thou_o o_o holy_a god_n we_o be_v but_o herdsman_n even_o from_o our_o youth_n viz._n from_o aâ—am_n till_o now_o we_o keep_v and_o manage_v our_o beâ—â—â—al_a property_n let_v thy_o servant_n find_v grace_n in_o thy_o sight_n to_o dwell_v before_o thou_o in_o this_o goshen_n chap._n lxxiv_o jacob_n and_o five_o of_o joseph_n brethren_n set_v before_o pharaoh_n egypt_n sell_v for_o corn._n 1._o pharaoh_n stand_v here_o in_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n jacob_n of_o old_a adam_n 6._o joseph_n five_o young_a brethren_n of_o the_o five_o sense_n in_o the_o property_n of_o life_n so_o shall_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n thy_o servant_n be_v but_o herdsman_n etc._n etc._n then_o say_v the_o eternal_a father_n to_o christ_n be_v this_o thy_o father_n adam_n be_v these_o thy_o brethren_n according_a to_o the_o humanity_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o of_o nature_n stand_v open_a if_o any_o of_o they_o be_v expert_a set_v they_o over_o my_o cattle_n viz._n into_o the_o apostolic_a office_n to_o feed_v my_o flock_n 2._o jacob_n bless_v viz._n thank_v pharaoh_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o own_o evil_a and_o anxiety_n in_o the_o care_n and_o disquietness_n of_o this_o life_n 3._o the_o famine_n in_o egypt_n and_o canaan_n figure_v the_o poor_a fall_v man_n in_o body_n and_o 17._o soul_n wither_v by_o god_n anger_n joseph_n corn_n the_o divine_a word_n of_o grace_n the_o money_n the_o creature_o word_n of_o the_o human_a life_n the_o beast_n give_v when_o the_o money_n be_v spend_v the_o image-like_a property_n in_o man_n life_n thus_o the_o fall_a man_n bring_v the_o heavenly_a joseph_n his_o imaginary_a fictitious_a formal_a and_o customary_a prayer_n mean_v by_o the_o money_n but_o when_o anguish_n of_o conscience_n wither_v up_o the_o hope_n draw_v from_o such_o cold_a prayer_n the_o famine_n prevail_v and_o force_v to_o bring_v the_o beast_n and_o cattle_n viz._n earthy_a desire_n self-wit_n and_o subtlety_n 4._o they_o give_v themselves_o and_o their_o land_n to_o pharaoh_n etc._n etc._n this_o figure_v the_o real_a 19_o earnest_a resignation_n of_o body_n soul_n and_o whole_a interest_n to_o god_n to_o receive_v food_n from_o christ._n 5._o so_o whole_a egypt_n become_v pharaoh_n but_o the_o land_n of_o the_o priest_n he_o buy_v 22._o not_o etc._n etc._n 6._o in_o adam_n all_o man_n become_v untrusty_a but_o christ_n have_v buy_v the_o whole_a nature_n and_o give_v we_o to_o god_n again_o but_o the_o priest_n field_n be_v leave_v to_o they_o for_o a_o possession_n viz._n the_o incorporate_a word_n of_o grace_n the_o temple_n of_o christ_n the_o city_n of_o god_n which_o no_o man_n can_v sell_v pawn_v or_o engage_v by_o oath_n for_o it_o belong_v to_o the_o eternal_a one_o this_o inward_a man_n god_n will_v man_n shall_v keep_v 7._o four_o part_n shall_v be_v you_o but_o the_o
five_o shall_v be_v pharaoh_n viz._n this_o seed_n 26._o shall_v cherish_v the_o four_o element_n of_o the_o body_n and_o four_o property_n of_o the_o soul_n fire-life_n but_o the_o five_o viz._n the_o love-fire_n in_o the_o light_n be_v the_o lord_n herein_o be_v the_o soul_n a_o angel_n and_o god_n kingdom_n of_o divine_a joy_n be_v in_o we_o 8._o the_o priest_n field_n the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n christ_n buy_v not_o with_o his_o blood_n as_o the_o averted_a soul_n be_v buy_v for_o that_o never_o receive_v the_o turba_n in_o it_o but_o in_o the_o fall_n disappear_v and_o the_o soul_n be_v blind_a concern_v it_o into_o this_o be_v the_o word_n inspoken_a again_o in_o paradise_n and_o be_v fill_v with_o christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n it_o be_v in_o the_o soul_n through_o the_o soul_n and_o of_o the_o soul_n but_o have_v another_o principle_n as_o light_n have_v than_o fire_n from_o which_o fire_n and_o light_n proceed_v air_n and_o a_o dewy_a water_n which_o again_o nourish_v the_o fire_n 9_o the_o history_n of_o the_o five_o book_n of_o moses_n be_v this_o in_o the_o figure_n the_o exit_fw-la out_o of_o canaan_n and_o return_v into_o canaan_n show_v how_o man_n go_v out_o of_o paradise_n to_o be_v a_o bondslave_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o there_o be_v afflict_v persecute_a and_o torment_v and_o how_o the_o right_a adamical_a man_n shall_v with_o great_a host_n and_o army_n and_o much_o purchase_v good_n get_v in_o the_o divine_a operation_n enter_v again_o into_o the_o promised_n land_n chap._n lxxv_o how_o jacob_n bless_v the_o two_o son_n of_o joseph_n and_o prefer_v the_o young_a etc._n etc._n 1._o joseph_n bring_v manasseh_n in_o his_o left_a hand_n towards_o jacob_n right_a hand_n and_o ephraim_n his_o young_a in_o his_o right_a hand_n towards_o jacob_n left_a hand_n these_o two_o signify_v the_o inward_a man_n the_o eldeâ—t_n the_o fiery_a soul_n the_o young_a the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n the_o second_o principle_n 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refer_v to_o the_o abridgement_n the_o author_n himself_o make_v of_o all_o the_o twelve_o in_o the_o close_a of_o the_o 77th_o chapter_n chap._n lxxvii_o 1._o reuben_n bear_v the_o image_n or_o figure_n of_o the_o first_o world_n who_o be_v fickle_a though_o in_o the_o great_a dominion_n 2._o simeon_n begin_v with_o noah_n and_o have_v levi_n viz._n sem_fw-mi with_o he_o but_o simeon_n be_v the_o sword_n of_o ham_n and_o japhet_n 3._o levi_n begin_v with_o moses_n who_o sword_n cut_v very_o sharp_o 4._o judah_n begin_v under_o the_o prophet_n and_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o incarnation_n of_o christ._n 5._o zebulon_n cohabit_v in_o and_o with_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n represent_v christendom_n who_o sit_v pleasant_o for_o she_o be_v a_o new_a love_n 6._o issachar_n be_v the_o time_n of_o christendom_n be_v settle_v in_o rest_n and_o dominion_n yet_o must_v bear_v the_o â—ross_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v about_o 300_o year_n after_o christ._n 7._o dan_fw-mi begin_v the_o 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joseph_n begin_v christ_n remanifestation_n he_o eject_v the_o adder_n and_o joseph_n brethren_n must_v now_o be_v ashamed_a of_o their_o unfaithfulness_n and_o sell_v he_o for_o now_o their_o subtlety_n craft_n etc._n etc._n and_o babylon_n be_v fall_v and_o become_v the_o habitation_n of_o abominable_a beast_n but_o joseph_n flourish_v 12._o benjaminâ—eginneth_v â—eginneth_z with_o josâ—ph's_n evening_n to_o divide_v the_o spoil_n of_o the_o first_o christendom_n he_o be_v the_o first_o and_o last_o time_n he_o begin_v to_o devour_v antichrist_n as_o a_o wolf_n yet_o be_v but_o a_o wolf_n so_o jacob_n have_v finish_v all_o these_o say_n draw_v up_o his_o foot_n on_o the_o bed_n and_o depart_v show_v that_o when_o god_n will_v recall_v the_o unfolded_a nature_n in_o the_o strife_n of_o time_n into_o himself_o strife_n shall_v cease_v and_o be_v draw_v into_o the_o temperature_n chap._n lxxviii_o jacob_n burial_n in_o canaan_n accompany_v with_o all_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o many_o of_o the_o egyptian_n 1._o show_v christ_n powerful_a exit_fw-la hence_o to_o paradise_n and_o that_o when_o christ_n will_v bring_v home_o his_o bride_n he_o will_v have_v many_o of_o the_o heathen_a with_o he_o also_o 21_o 2._o their_o weep_v and_o mourn_a show_n in_o the_o magi_n eternal_a joy_n 3._o joseph_n brethren_n fear_n and_o fall_v down_o before_o he_o and_o joseph_n weep_v and_o gracious_a answer_n not_o only_o of_o pardon_n but_o to_o provide_v for_o they_o and_o they_o be_v a_o mighty_a comfort_n to_o joseph_n brethren_n viz._n to_o the_o repent_v sinner_n under_o anguish_n for_o his_o first_o commit_v sin_n who_o say_v they_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v pardon_v but_o turn_v into_o the_o best_a 4._o joseph_n desire_n of_o a_o oath_n to_o carry_v his_o bone_n out_o of_o egypt_n to_o his_o father_n signify_v god_n oath_n in_o paradise_n that_o christ_n will_v come_v again_o to_o his_o brethren_n and_o â—â—ay_v forever_o with_o they_o amen_n this_o be_v the_o author_n 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and_o who_o he_o please_v he_o endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o the_o magistracy_n to_o exercise_v their_o jurisdiction_n in_o root_a out_o this_o suppose_a church_n weed_n and_o this_o he_o do_v with_o so_o much_o vehemency_n and_o pretence_n of_o godly_a zeal_n that_o the_o senate_n take_v some_o notice_n of_o it_o and_o convened_a jacob_n behmen_n before_o they_o seize_v his_o book_n and_o admonish_v he_o to_o employ_v his_o mind_n in_o the_o affair_n of_o his_o trade_n and_o for_o the_o future_a leave_n off_o the_o write_n any_o more_o book_n wherein_o he_o see_v be_v so_o much_o offence_n this_o occasion_n bring_v this_o man_n first_o into_o public_a notice_n for_o at_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o business_n such_o be_v the_o unchristian_a heat_n and_o distemper_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o so_o much_o the_o meekness_n of_o jacob_n behmen_n that_o it_o give_v great_a advantage_n to_o his_o repute_n and_o credit_n to_o that_o inward_a school_n from_o whence_o he_o come_v out_o so_o well_o 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57_o 221._o 246._o 294_o of_o antichrist_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 178._o 306_o of_o the_o antichristian_a church_n page_n 279_o of_o the_o archaeus_n separator_n or_o workman_n page_n 73._o 233._o 263_o b._n babel_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 180._o 394_o of_o baptism_n page_n 132._o 373._o 398._o the_o beast_n in_o the_o apocalypse_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 180._o 395_o what_o the_o ruin_n of_o the_o beast_n be_v page_n 182_o of_o god_n blessing_n in_o this_o world_n page_n 312_o of_o the_o water_n and_o blood_n what_o they_o be_v page_n 168._o 172_o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n real_o enjoy_v what_o it_o be_v page_n 168._o 172_o of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o sacrament_n page_n 168._o 173_o c._n of_o cain_n murder_v his_o brother_n abel_n page_n 109._o 390_o of_o cain_n despair_n of_o grace_n page_n 111_o whether_o cain_n be_v damn_v in_o respect_n of_o his_o sin_n page_n 111_o of_o the_o mark_n set_v on_o cain_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 112_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o cain_n page_n 279_o of_o the_o chaos_n whence_o it_o proceed_v page_n 62._o 63_o of_o the_o cherub_n with_o the_o naked_a sword_n before_o paradise_n what_o it_o be_v page_n 107_o of_o child_n baptism_n page_n 281._o 308_o of_o christ_n what_o he_o be_v page_n 31._o 32._o 105_o of_o his_o incarnation_n page_n 32._o 275._o 329_o of_o his_o heavenly_a humanity_n and_o how_o participate_v of_o by_o we_o page_n 35._o 105._o 306._o of_o the_o unite_n the_o deity_n and_o humanity_n in_o his_o become_a man._n page_n 129_o why_o he_o converse_v 30_o year_n on_o earth_n before_o he_o enter_v on_o his_o office_n page_n 131_o how_o it_o be_v that_o he_o increase_v in_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o man._n page_n 131_o why_o he_o be_v baptise_a of_o
irrecoverable_a apostasy_n and_o of_o his_o legion_n demonstrate_v 305._o p._n 385._o the_o devil_n present_a and_o future_a prison_n 396._o composition_n of_o the_o terrene_a globe_n 429._o the_o dear_a and_o transcendent_a heaven_n p._n 432._o whence_o our_o lord_n jesus_n come_v and_o where_o also_o he_o now_o sit_v 438._o three_o birth_n of_o and_o in_o the_o earth_n 441._o p._n 446._o 456._o 467._o 471._o 485._o man_n whereof_o make_v and_o what_o his_o fall_n be_v what_o in_o man_n the_o devil_n have_v access_n to_o 498._o strife_n of_o the_o 7_o spirit_n cause_v vegetation_n 500_o commixture_n of_o good_a with_o evil_a demonstrate_v p._n 533._o 342._o 555._o the_o ubiquity_n of_o the_o trinity_n what_o the_o deity_n be_v p._n 568._o star_n whence_o 570._o lucifer_n place_n at_o present_a star_n and_o for_o what_o p._n 590._o 594._o what_o the_o sun_n be_v 598._o the_o sun_n move_v not_o the_o earth_n roll_v as_o do_v the_o planet_n 606._o 609._o saturn_n what_o 612._o venus_n what_o 617._o the_o ubiquity_n of_o the_o 7_o spirit_n of_o god_n from_o they_o come_v the_o 7_o planet_n p._n 627._o man_n body_n 630._o 637._o man_n body_n whereof_o make_v v._n 56._o three_o principle_n a_o simile_n or_o thus_o ver._n 34._o q._n a._n a._n see_v chap._n 18._o of_o mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la what_o the_o tincture_n be_v tincture_n esence_n heavenly_a tincture_n tincture_n ver._n 12._o what_o the_o tincture_n be_v and_o do_v saturn_n jupiter_n mars_n sol._n the_o exit_fw-la of_o the_o will_n by_o the_o sharp_a fiat_n cause_v the_o essence_n ver._n 47._o illustration_n by_o similitude_n the_o cause_n of_o the_o baptism_n with_o water_n why_o child_n must_v be_v baptise_a with_o the_o outward_a and_o inward_a water_n v._n 17._o v._n 22._o 22._o mare_fw-la v._n 42._o ten_o form_n of_o fire_n the_o liberty_n desire_n attraction_n flash_n eater_n nature_n fire_n and_o light_n magia_n turba_n tincture_n holy_a ternary_n the_o soul_n be_v a_o total_a similitude_n of_o the_o trinity_n or_o of_o all_o devil_n the_o soul_n need_v of_o humility_n 1._o the_o soul_n will_v can_v transform_v the_o body_n 2._o it_o can_v reform_v or_o deform_v the_o spirit_n to_o good_a or_o evil._n 3_o it_o penetrate_v the_o bone_n of_o other_o 4._o if_o in_o god_n it_o can_v pour_v the_o turba_n on_o the_o ungodly_a 5._o it_o can_v search_v nature_n and_o work_n wonder_v the_o pure_a soul_n be_v not_o corporeal_a the_o tincture_n be_v its_o body_n which_o only_o can_v comprise_v god_n body_n the_o heavenly_a flesh_n give_v in_o the_o supper_n by_o propagation_n the_o man_n sow_v soul_n the_o woman_n spirit_n the_o element_n the_o three_o principle_n or_o earthy_a mystery_n answer_v above_o it_o be_v the_o inward_a fire_n in_o the_o inward_a blood_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v in_o the_o tincture_n by_o die_v to_o matter_n and_o self_n and_o by_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n it_o become_v enlighten_v enlighten_v viz._n the_o fire-spirit_n it_o come_v not_o pure_a but_o if_o the_o parent_n be_v virtuous_a it_o be_v baptise_a with_o their_o spirit_n they_o be_v not_o in_o union_n for_o the_o sincere_a soul_n be_v ashamed_a at_o the_o imagination_n the_o turba_n insinuate_v into_o the_o body_n the_o contrariety_n be_v that_o the_o inward_a will_v be_v lord_n as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o the_o outward_a will_v be_v lord_n thâ—_n it_o ought_v not_o verse_n 14._o lapis_fw-la philosophorum_fw-la v_o 22_o 23_o 24._o purgatory_n no_o die_v but_o only_o a_o will_n of_o die_v the_o heavenly_a body_n of_o the_o soul_n a_o zealous_a prayer_n of_o a_o faithful_a brother_n may_v help_v the_o weak_a faith_n of_o one_o hang_v between_o faith_n and_o doubt_v doubt_v mass_n viz._n soul_n meal_n three_o condition_n of_o depart_v soul_n 1._o those_z not_o yet_o in_o heaven_n who_o by_o earthy_a concern_v appear_v in_o the_o starry_a spirit_n 2._o such_o as_o be_v free_a of_o all_o wherein_o be_v the_o turba_n and_o appear_v to_o reveal_v good_a and_o profound_a arts._n 3_o such_o as_o be_v in_o abraham_n bosom_n in_o christ_n heavenly_a substantiality_n those_o none_o can_v stir_v paradisical_a eat_v praise_n knowledge_n of_o one_o another_o all_o in_o paradise_n be_v masculine_a virgin_n the_o heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n what_o and_o where_o enoch_n be_v the_o restoration_n of_o the_o heavenly_a virgin_n image_n image_n or_o regenerate_v christ_n spirit_n the_o christian_n renew_v spirit_n the_o paradisical_a world_n the_o trinity_n make_v the_o one_o holy_a element_n out_o of_o it_o angel_n man_n not_o only_o out_o of_o it_o but_o out_o of_o the_o four_o element_n male_a and_o female_a tincture_n be_v in_o adam_n the_o four_o over_o which_o he_o be_v to_o rule_v overpower_v the_o one_o the_o tincture_n be_v divide_v the_o eternal_a virgin_n reincorporate_v ver._n 37._o ver._n 4._o self-resignation_n reduce_v the_o life_n fire_n into_o liberty_n ver._n 8._o ver._n 28._o hold_v the_o truth_n in_o unrighteousness_n adam_n 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in_o the_o second_o principle_n merciful_a and_o love_v v_o 20._o v._n 39_o etc._n etc._n three_o hierarchy_n of_o angel_n lucifer_n give_v himself_o into_o the_o three_o principle_n v_o 82._o v_o 64._o v_o 85._o v_o 95._o v_o 112._o v_o 116._o illustr_n 1._o illustr_n 2._o illustr_n 3._o illustr_n 4._o illustr_n 5._o illustr_n 6._o illustr_n 7._o illustr_n 8._o illustr_n 9_o illustr_n 10._o illustr_n 11._o illustr_n 12._o illustr_n 13_o illustr_n 14._o the_o soul_n mouth_n eat_v and_o drink_v christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n as_o true_o as_o the_o plant_v the_o sun_n virtue_n or_o the_o heat_a iron_n the_o fire_n christ_n paradisical_a humanity_n press_v as_o fire_n into_o tinder_n the_o right_a adamical_a humanity_n be_v eat_v and_o drink_v by_o the_o soul_n soul_n ch_n 4_o 5._o 5._o ch_n 13_o etc._n etc._n etc._n ch_n 18_o 19_o 19_o ch_n 19_o 20._o 1._o 2._o 3._o 4._o 5._o 6._o 7._o the_o follow_a instance_n be_v as_o so_o many_o figure_n to_o point_n at_o the_o time_n adam_n stand_v 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10._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o depth_n of_o god_n king_n charles_n the_o first_o his_o opinion_n of_o jacob_n behmen_n text._n the_o seven_o fountain_n spirit_n the_o three_o principle_n