Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A Word B Word C Word D Occurrence Frequency Band MI MI Band Prominent
spirit_n bear_v son_n witness_n 5,359 5 7.9501 4 false
View all documents for the selected quad

Text snippets containing the quad

ID Title Author Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication) STC Words Pages
A69597 Jacob Behmen's theosophick philosophy unfolded in divers considerations and demonstrations, shewing the verity and utility of the several doctrines or propositions contained in the writings of that divinely instructed author : also, the principal treatises of the said author abridged, and answers given to the remainder of the 177 theosophick questions, propounded by the said Jacob Behmen, which were left unanswered by him at the time of his death : as a help towards the better understanding the Old and New Testament : also what man is with respect to time and eternity, being an open gate to the great mysteries / by Edward Taylor ; with a short account of the life of Jacob Behmen.; Selections. English. 1691 Böhme, Jakob, 1575-1624.; Taylor, Edward, fl. 1691. 1691 (1691) Wing B3421; ESTC R21858 539,912 460

There are 29 snippets containing the selected quad. | View original text

the_o scale_n etc._n etc._n they_o have_v also_o craft_n wrath_n love_n every_o of_o the_o five_o sense_n invention_n providence_n memory_n etc._n etc._n 2._o to_o call_v they_o move_v plant_n be_v too_o low_a but_o only_o that_o it_o lead_v the_o mind_n to_o view_v the_o harmony_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n how_o they_o various_o some_o more_o clear_o other_o more_z obscure_o image_n and_o shadow_n every_o of_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a world_n 3._o whence_o they_o spring_v appear_v by_o several_a answer_n of_o the_o forego_n question_n particular_o in_o that_o of_o the_o 33th_o 4._o and_o now_o among_o the_o many_o glorious_a end_n of_o their_o creation_n the_o follow_v brief_a hint_n be_v some_o they_o be_v at_o four_o degree_n from_o the_o principle_n and_o property_n create_v 1._o to_o figure_n the_o dark_a abyss_n 2._o the_o light_a world_n though_o very_o obscure_o 3._o the_o out-birth_n or_o outward_a world_n of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n with_o the_o almost_o infinite_o various_a tendency_n inclination_n and_o impulse_n of_o they_o by_o every_o of_o which_o the_o almighty_a creator_n uncover_v his_o veil_a omnipotence_n infinite_a grace_n and_o wisdom_n 5._o the_o contemplation_n of_o they_o be_v both_o a_o pleasant_a and_o a_o perplex_v laboratory_n or_o serious_a book_n for_o man_n study_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o playbook_n for_o the_o angel_n who_o pierce_v understanding_n read_v the_o effect_n by_o the_o cause_n while_o decline_v man_n grope_v by_o the_o information_n of_o the_o sense_n at_o a_o piecemeal_n guess_v of_o the_o cause_n from_o experience_n of_o the_o effect_n 6._o it_o must_v be_v confess_v that_o adam_n be_v as_o to_o his_o body_n or_o three_o principle_n in_o his_o first_o and_o pure_a state_n lord_n of_o the_o mystery_n whence_o they_o proceed_v can_v more_o sensible_o discover_v and_o epitomise_v they_o than_o the_o angel_n as_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v a_o feel_n of_o our_o infirmity_n by_o his_o gracious_a humble_v himself_o to_o be_v as_o one_o of_o we_o but_o adam_n bright_a eye_n be_v darken_v by_o the_o dismal_a lapse_n 7._o man_n may_v see_v themselves_o in_o the_o brute_n creature_n 1._o all_o unregenerate_a man_n 1._o be_v figure_v either_o by_o the_o greedy_a one_o 2._o or_o by_o the_o haughty_a proud_a beast_n 3._o or_o by_o the_o envious_a reptile_n where_o by_o the_o way_n may_v be_v observe_v that_o envy_n be_v find_v among_o the_o poor_a sort_n for_o the_o venomous_a creature_n be_v rather_o creep_v than_o go_v 4_o or_o by_o the_o cruel_a wrathful_a one_o and_o all_o these_o be_v of_o the_o first_o principle_n without_o proceed_v to_o enkindle_v the_o light_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o those_o creature_n in_o the_o sacred_a record_n 8._o other_o creature_n there_o be_v that_o figure_n the_o light_a world_n or_o second_o principle_n 2._o by_o their_o innocence_n love_n usefulness_n and_o loveliness_n in_o which_o they_o glorify_v the_o creator_n and_o like_o a_o dark_a shadow_n portray_v the_o same_o 9_o there_o be_v other_o creature_n more_o especial_o of_o the_o outworld_n or_o world_n 3._o spirit_n as_o those_o that_o have_v lunary_n body_n produce_v improve_v and_o transact_v by_o her_o mutation_n which_o extend_v very_o far_o also_o to_o the_o whole_a creation_n 10._o my_o last_o consideration_n restrain_v myself_o to_o brevity_n be_v somewhat_o abstract_a which_o be_v that_o their_o root_n be_v not_o so_o ignoble_a and_o vile_a but_o their_o form_n and_o idea_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o their_o tincture_n have_v a_o prospect_n into_o perpetuity_n each_o into_o their_o natural_a aether_n as_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o apostle_n that_o the_o creature_n travel_v in_o pain_n groan_v under_o force_a and_o as_o to_o they_o causeless_a vassalage_n shall_v be_v deliver_v 8._o into_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n where_o the_o drunkard_n horse_n shall_v like_o balaam_n ass_n convince_v man_n madness_n and_o cruel_a excess_n the_o abuse_a toil_n of_o the_o laborious_a ox_n the_o innocent_a life_n of_o the_o patient_a lamb_n both_o employ_v to_o nourish_v filthy_a lust_n the_o cruel_a delight_n of_o hunt_v to_o the_o heart-breaking_a of_o the_o deer_n and_o hare_n etc._n etc._n shall_v at_o last_o be_v material_a witness_n of_o man_n aggravate_v gild_n perpetuate_v apostasy_n and_o lawless_a irregularity_n q_o 38._o whence_o be_v man_n create_v as_o to_o his_o body_n the_o four_o grand_a distribution_n a._n 1._o not_o of_o the_o earth_n for_o the_o brute_n animal_n be_v more_o noble_o descend_v not_o of_o the_o four_o element_n which_o be_v the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n for_o of_o that_o matter_n be_v the_o brute_n form_v and_o the_o element_n be_v transient_a and_o must_v melt_v or_o resolve_v into_o their_o first_o principle_n not_o of_o the_o astral_a out-birth_n for_o the_o star_n shall_v fall_v that_o be_v cease_v their_o present_a order_n and_o pay_v the_o debt_n of_o their_o various_a property_n to_o the_o aether_n whence_o they_o be_v separate_v 2._o but_o because_o adam_n body_n be_v of_o eternal_a duration_n have_v he_o not_o ●inned_v it_o can_v not_o derive_v from_o a_o fade_a root_n as_o eternity_n be_v not_o found_v on_o mortality_n which_o force_v our_o search_n to_o ascend_v a_o step_n high_o 3._o it_o shall_v therefore_o be_v to_o the_o divine_a salitter_n which_o also_o have_v the_o water-spirit_n in_o it_o from_o both_o which_o the_o star_n be_v breathe_v and_o this_o divine_a salitter_n as_o it_o have_v in_o it_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o property_n together_o with_o the_o divine_a sulphur_n and_o mercury_n be_v call_v the_o great_a mystery_n eternal_a nature_n or_o quintessence_n 4._o out_o of_o this_o be_v create_v adam_n holy_a pure_a paradisical_a body_n capable_a of_o eternal_a life_n this_o divine_a saliter_fw-la j._n b._n call_v the_o holy_a ternary_n that_o be_v a_o celestial_a paradisical_a pure_a earth_n whence_o grow_v heavenly_a holy_a fruit_n and_o near_o unto_o it_o no_o curse_n ever_o can_v enter_v or_o approach_v for_o thereinto_o come_v nothing_o that_o defile_v of_o this_o dust_n of_o this_o ground_n moses_n speak_v that_o god_n form_v man._n but_o they_o who_o 7._o suppose_v it_o to_o be_v our_o dead_a dust_n wherein_o be_v the_o wrath_n and_o fierceness_n do_v not_o only_o err_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o veil_n before_o moses_n face_n but_o also_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o veil_n on_o their_o own_o heart_n and_o eye_n 5._o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o first_o man_n be_v of_o the_o earth_n earthy_a the_o second_o be_v the_o obj._n lord_n from_o heaven_n 6._o that_o it_o can_v not_o be_v this_o nor_o the_o element_n nor_o the_o astral_a birth_n be_v clear_a but_o a._n therefore_o that_o it_o must_v be_v the_o heavenly_a earth_n be_v of_o forcible_a consequence_n the_o apostle_n say_v not_o what_o adam_n be_v or_o be_v extract_v from_o but_o what_o he_o be_v or_o be_v come_v to_o be_v but_o if_o he_o have_v so_o say_v yet_o the_o proportion_n betwixt_o the_o second_o and_o first_o admit_v no_o comparison_n 7._o between_o a_o mote_n in_o the_o sun_n and_o the_o whole_a glorious_a sun_n be_v some_o proportion_n for_o the_o least_o of_o quantity_n take_v from_o the_o great_a of_o body_n below_o infinity_o have_v proportion_n to_o that_o whence_o it_o be_v for_o it_o leave_v the_o other_o real_o lessen_v but_o all_o create_a world_n bear_v no_o proportion_n with_o the_o infinite_a son_n of_o god_n for_o all_o breathe_v out_o from_o a_o infinite_a leaf_n still_o a_o infinite_a and_o the_o infinite_a be_v not_o lessen_v by_o it_o 8._o the_o apostle_n therefore_o in_o this_o place_n either_o do_v not_o speak_v of_o adam_n first_o state_n or_o do_v not_o lessen_v his_o extraction_n but_o adore_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n as_o the_o workmaster_n excel_v the_o work_n make_v for_o when_o of_o the_o angel_n it_o be_v write_v and_o have_v make_v they_o all_o minister_a spirit_n of_o the_o son_n it_o be_v say_v let_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n worship_v he_o also_o thy_o throne_n o_o god_n be_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o etc._n etc._n q._n 39_o what_o be_v the_o inspiration_n or_o breathe_v in_o whereby_o man_n become_v a_o live_a soul_n a._n 1._o the_o inspiration_n of_o man_n soul_n be_v out_o of_o the_o first_o principle_n the_o father_n property_n which_o consist_v of_o the_o first_o four_o form_n of_o nature_n of_o this_o live_a root_n spring_v his_o immortal_a live_v soul_n 2._o yet_o so_o be_v it_o that_o wherever_o or_o in_o whosoever_o the_o second_o principle_n be_v shut_v out_o that_o exclusion_n be_v true_o call_v the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o the_o live_a soul_n by_o that_o deprivation_n enter_v or_o remain_v in_o death_n which_o though_o
wherein_o the_o three_o behold_v themselves_o in_o parcel_n 9_o but_o in_o man_n behold_v themselves_o in_o one_o entire_a image_n yet_o not_o in_o fall_v man_n but_o in_o the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n by_o who_o and_o for_o who_o be_v all_o thing_n 10._o the_o idea_n and_o perfect_a image_n of_o god_n be_v only_o in_o christ_n yet_o not_o as_o he_o be_v the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o three_o for_o so_o he_o be_v the_o inaccessible_a light_n and_o the_o original_a which_o be_v image_v but_o he_o be_v the_o perfect_a image_n of_o god_n as_o he_o be_v the_o divine_a humanity_n or_o heavenly_a man_n the_o first-born_a of_o every_o creature_n this_o virgin-image_n be_v in_o adam_n before_o he_o lust_v whereby_o he_o be_v in_o christ_n god_n exact_a image_n have_v all_o the_o three_o principle_n in_o due_a harmony_n be_v the_o true_a character_n idea_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o glorious_a trinity_n 11._o this_o be_v also_o in_o a_o obscure_a and_o less_o conspicuous_a way_n in_o every_o one_o who_o be_v beget_v again_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o mortify_a humble_a resign_v will_n enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o the_o cross_n quiet_o patient_o love_n make_v it_o sweet_a this_o be_v a_o put_n on_o christ_n for_o here_o the_o lord_n be_v bear_v be_v form_v sway_v the_o righteous_a sceptre_n transform_v that_o soul_n into_o the_o virgin_n image_n in_o some_o degree_n but_o the_o glance_n of_o this_o stop_v my_o hand_n extract_v a_o groan_n swallow_v i_o up_o i_o flame_n be_o almost_o devour_v my_o lord_n what_o be_v this_o earthen_a house_n q._n 42._o what_o be_v paradise_n wherein_o god_n create_v man_n be_v the_o same_o alterable_a or_o changeable_a and_o a_o creature_n or_o do_v it_o stand_v in_o the_o eternal_a ground_n a._n it_o have_v be_v report_v that_o a_o painter_n will_v have_v draw_v the_o lineament_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o in_o flesh_n which_o by_o reason_n of_o his_o majestic_a face_n he_o can_v not_o perform_v the_o like_a fond_a attempt_n be_v it_o to_o survey_v paradise_n by_o humane_a art_n or_o instrument_n which_o if_o it_o be_v a_o place_n can_v be_v find_v and_o if_o it_o prove_v a_o state_n or_o principle_n can_v be_v comprehend_v 1._o the_o answer_n may_v first_o be_v negative_o that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o place_n or_o locality_n 1._o 1._o because_o then_o as_o the_o most_o worthy_a the_o garden_n of_o eden_n shall_v not_o have_v be_v the_o place_n name_v for_o adam_n seat_n whence_o proceed_v the_o four_o river_n but_o paradise_n be_v not_o call_v the_o garden_n nor_o be_v the_o garden_n style_v paradise_n 2._o nor_o be_v it_o changeable_a for_o though_o it_o disappear_v as_o to_o the_o first_o adam_n yet_o the_o second_o adam_n grant_v it_o to_o the_o thief_n 3._o positive_o paradise_n be_v the_o one_o holy_a pure_a element_n have_v its_o eternal_a fountain_n from_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o every_o of_o the_o seven_o property_n be_v in_o it_o in_o great_a purity_n and_o splendour_n so_o that_o have_v any_o create_a angel_n the_o task_n perfect_o to_o epitomise_v it_o he_o can_v do_v it_o but_o according_a to_o his_o excellent_a measure_n yet_o not_o full_o nor_o to_o human_a apprehension_n for_o as_o paradise_n be_v the_o heavenly_a body_n of_o christ_n so_o be_v it_o the_o womb_n of_o angelical_a conception_n comprehend_v they_o but_o can_v be_v full_o comprehend_v by_o they_o as_o neither_o can_v the_o sun_n lustre_n be_v by_o we_o comprehend_v 4._o heaven_n be_v paradise_n and_o the_o paradisical_a principle_n be_v heaven_n and_o when_o they_o be_v contemplate_v their_o glory_n swallow_v up_o all_o create_a angel_n as_o well_o as_o men._n it_o be_v a_o over-match_n to_o penetrate_v the_o holiness_n purity_n immensity_n or_o rather_o infinity_o transparency_n simplicity_n variety_n successive_a formation_n with_o all_o power_n colour_n virtue_n sound_n odour_n substantial_o the_o quintessence_n and_o elixir_n of_o the_o outward_a quintessence_n and_o elixir_n the_o harmony_n peace_n gravity_n and_o eternity_n its_o ample_a commensuration_n and_o redundancy_n to_o the_o most_o noble_a expatiate_v sublime_a and_o exalt_a capacity_n 5._o so_o that_o proceed_v they_o never_o so_o far_o in_o this_o ravish_a traverse_n and_o quest_n there_o be_v still_o a_o prospect_n of_o more_o and_o other_o they_o must_v say_v in_o our_o father_n house_n be_v many_o mansion_n at_o who_o right_a hand_n be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o such_o as_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v nor_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o conceive_v 6._o a_o faint_a similitude_n may_v be_v a_o fresh_a spring_a flowery_a meadow_n where_o stand_v thousand_o of_o fragrant_a flower_n some_o more_o beautiful_a than_o other_o all_o show_v their_o peculiar_a beauty_n without_o grudge_v and_o how_o the_o divine_a virtue_n in_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v become_v material_a the_o taste_n whereof_o cause_v the_o creation_n to_o be_v in_o anguish_n and_o travel_n to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o vanity_n and_o groan_v after_o freedom_n from_o their_o bondage_n 7._o and_o though_o paradise_n be_v not_o exclude_v this_o world_n yet_o a_o great_a gulf_n interpose_v betwixt_o it_o and_o the_o world_n the_o mind_n when_o inflame_v with_o divine_a love_n feel_v what_o the_o stammer_a tongue_n can_v tell_v to_o other_o 8._o the_o corporeity_n of_o paradise_n be_v not_o palpable_a that_o salitter_n be_v holy_a and_o pure_a like_o that_o of_o the_o angel_n viz_o a_o bright_a transparent_a visible_a substance_n 9_o it_o be_v birth_n or_o production_n be_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o therefore_o immeasurable_a and_o innumerable_a which_o be_v thus_o to_o be_v discover_v and_o understand_v let_v the_o divine_a light_n and_o virtue_n be_v liken_v to_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n the_o paradisical_a fruit_n to_o the_o thought_n eacht_v thought_n have_v a_o centre_n whence_o other_o thought_n spring_n so_o also_o do_v those_o heavenly_a fruit_n proceed_v from_o and_o in_o unwavering_a eternal_a love_n 10._o the_o fire_n there_o be_v god_n the_o father_n the_o light_n god_n the_o son_n the_o air_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v ●ro●undity_n and_o extent_n be_v not_o bound_v 11._o the_o idea_n or_o figure_n of_o the_o creature_n here_o be_v there_o but_o not_o their_o spirit_n much_o less_o their_o substance_n for_o for_o that_o end_n they_o be_v create_v 12._o all_o holy_a work_n stand_v there_o in_o their_o figure_n and_o all_o word_n speak_v by_o the_o human_a tongue_n from_o a_o divine_a root_n as_o the_o wicked_a work_n and_o word_n do_v in_o hell_n 13._o i_o compare_v the_o arabian_a odour_n oriental_a gem_n palm_n of_o asia_n wine_n of_o pomegranate_n the_o american_n pineapple_n and_o what_o else_o be_v most_o desirable_a in_o comparison_n of_o the_o paradisical_a production_n to_o the_o obscure_a vitality_n survive_v in_o man_n dead_a body_n generate_a some_o as_o it_o be_v fibre_n of_o gold_n among_o the_o decay_a tooth_n and_o the_o usnea_n on_o the_o skull_n of_o ●●●sons_n strangle_v and_o all_o thing_n of_o less_o excellency_n in_o this_o world_n in_o comparison_n of_o paradise_n to_o the_o excrementitious_a growth_n of_o hair_n and_o nail_n in_o their_o dormitory_n 14._o i_o compare_v man_n outward_a astral_a and_o elementary_a life_n to_o that_o in_o paradise_n to_o idle_a deceitful_a dream_n some_o disquiet_a one_o some_o wrathful_a some_o frightful_a some_o wicked_a and_o obscene_a many_o many_o way_n evil._n and_o our_o translation_n hence_o i_o compare_v to_o the_o morning_n awaken_n time_n terrify_v some_o as_o slave_n to_o their_o grievous_a chain_n and_o hateful_a drudgery_n and_o other_o as_o great_a conqueror_n be_v usher_v in_o state_n to_o the_o princely_a triumphant_a chariot_n 15._o say_v any_o say_v not_o all_o retain_v the_o least_o degree_n above_o perfect_a madness_n if_o paradise_n q._n be_v thus_o infinite_o good_a what_o shall_v i_o receive_v in_o exchange_n for_o it_o and_o how_o shall_v i_o search_v the_o path_n lead_v to_o it_o what_o key_n open_v the_o door_n of_o it_o 16._o the_o lord_n himself_o tell_v we_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o he_o can_v enter_v into_o a._n the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o by_o way_n of_o explanation_n add_v that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v spirit_n and_o again_o except_o you_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n you_o have_v no_o life_n in_o you_o and_o by_o way_n of_o explanation_n add_v it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v the_o flesh_n profit_v nothing_o my_o word_n be_v spirit_n and_o they_o be_v life_n 17._o where_o we_o see_v the_o new_a birth_n and_o eat_v christ_n flesh_n be_v the_o same_o also_o that_o to_o be_v spirit_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o feed_v on_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o very_a same_o whence_o it_o
in_o the_o wonder_n of_o this_o world_n so_o evident_o that_o in_o the_o wheel_n of_o the_o star_n and_o planet_n also_o in_o our_o orb_n and_o every_o creature_n that_o they_o be_v a_o apparent_a similitude_n and_o figure_n of_o god_n according_a to_o love_n or_o anger_n generate_a fire_n air_n water_n and_o earth_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o extremity_n impurity_n mortality_n and_o gross_a death_n of_o they_o image_n the_o wrath_n and_o the_o good_a property_n in_o every_o of_o they_o image_n paradise_n where_o though_o there_o be_v but_o one_o element_n yet_o in_o it_o be_v the_o four_o hide_a and_o on_o their_o enkindle_n and_o sever_n become_v active_a and_o comprehensible_a or_o palpable_a to_o the_o creature_n which_o from_o eternity_n be_v in_o god_n yet_o invisible_a and_o immaterial_a 9_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n be_v treat_v of_o from_o 84th_o v._n to_o the_o end_n of_o this_o chapter_n which_o be_v also_o disperse_v in_o several_a place_n of_o the_o bless_a author_n excellent_a write_n it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v be_v all_o contract_a and_o paraphrase_a on_o in_o one_o distinct_a treatise_n not_o only_o to_o show_v we_o the_o monument_n of_o our_o ruin_n by_o the_o fall_n but_o also_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o press_v inward_a out_o of_o the_o shadow_n and_o figure_n into_o the_o substance_n which_o be_v the_o inward_a power-world_n chap._n vi_o of_o the_o world_n and_o also_o of_o paradise_n the_o two_o gate_n of_o high_a consideration_n 1._o man_n be_v a_o child_n of_o eternity_n but_o this_o world_n be_v a_o out-birth_n from_o the_o eternal_a nature_n as_o its_o root_n and_o a_o out-birth_n be_v corruptible_a its_o grossness_n originate_v in_o the_o anger_n and_o the_o star_n be_v out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n in_o all_o seven_o form_n and_o out_o of_o each_o a_o centre_n so_o that_o by_o the_o wrestle_n so_o very_a many_o have_v proceed_v which_o be_v a_o certain_a number_n though_o innumerable_a in_o our_o account_n and_o their_o be_v so_o set_v a_o number_n show_v they_o must_v be_v resolve_v into_o their_o ether_n for_o in_o every_o eternal_a centre_n be_v a_o spring_v up_o without_o number_n as_o be_v find_v in_o man_n spirit_n and_o soul_n by_o the_o constellation_n of_o the_o mind_n thought_n arise_v without_o number_n and_o out_o of_o one_o innumerable_a other_o which_o clear_o prove_v our_o eternity_n 2._o the_o birth_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n be_v infinite_a and_o perpetual_o spring_v up_o every_o where_o in_o all_o place_n as_o if_o we_o imagine_v a_o circle_n as_o little_a as_o a_o attom_n the_o least_o of_o quantity_n and_o in_o that_o circle_n be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n &_o whole_a birth_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n so_o that_o eternity_n be_v in_o every_o place_n yet_o make_v no_o place_n for_o it_o be_v the_o out-birth_n that_o make_v place_n it_o also_o make_v beginning_n and_o end_n for_o the_o infinite_a three_o be_v without_o beginning_n and_o end_n ye●_n as_o before_o this_o beginning_n there_o be_v nothing_o but_o god_n a●d_v that_o after_o the_o end_n of_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v nothing_o but_o god_n so_o god_n be_v the_o α_n and_o ω_fw-gr the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n 3._o and_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o eternity_n generate_v nothing_o but_o what_o be_v like_o it_o though_o itself_o be_v unchangeable_a therefore_o as_o man_n be_v so_o be_v eternity_n all_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v in_o he_o one_o in_o another_o as_o one_o ●et_o in_o the_o creation_n be_v three_o from_o the_o eternal_a centre_n be_v make_v the_o eternal_a substantiality_n as_o a_o body_n or_o weakness_n be_v a_o sink_v down_o and_o the_o spirit_n be_v a_o spring_v up_o whence_o come_v motion_n penetration_n and_o multiplication_n and_o when_o the_o spirit_n do_v create_v the_o substantiality_n into_o a_o image_n breathe_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o trinity_n into_o it_o the_o whole_a essence_n even_o all_o form_n of_o nature_n the_o power_n to_o light_n and_o darkness_n and_o the_o whole_a eternity_n it_o instant_o blossom_v and_o become_v the_o paradise_n or_o angelical_a world_n 4._o in_o the_o darkness_n be_v the_o genitrix_n in_o the_o light_n be_v the_o wisdom_n the_o first_o image_v by_o devil_n the_o other_o by_o angel_n as_o a_o similitude_n of_o the_o whole_a eternal_a be_v to_o speak_v in_o a_o creatural_a manner_n of_o it_o and_o lucifer_n image_v beyond_o the_o meekness_n of_o the_o trinity_n enkindle_v in_o himself_o the_o matrix_fw-la of_o fire_n and_o that_o of_o nature_n become_v corporeal_a than_o be_v the_o second_o form_n of_o the_o matrix_fw-la viz._n the_o meekness_n of_o the_o substantiality_n enkindle_v whence_o water_n originate_v out_o of_o which_o be_v make_v a_o heaven_n to_o captivate_v the_o fire_n and_o of_o that_o fire_n and_o water_n come_v the_o star_n 5._o then_o do_v man_n who_o be_v god_n image_n form_n and_o imagine_v in_o himself_o the_o awaken_v spirit_n of_o the_o air_n four_o element_n and_o constellation_n which_o though_o it_o be_v breathe_v into_o he_o man_n divine_a spirit_n shall_v have_v overrule_v as_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n rule_v over_o all_o but_o they_o become_v his_o lord_n and_o instant_o captivate_v he_o than_o the_o star_n death_n vanity_n and_o the_o elementary_a life_n wrought_v in_o he_o and_o now_o if_o he_o will_v enter_v into_o god_n again_o he_o must_v in_o himself_o be_v newborn_a in_o god_n or_o lose_v eternal_o he_o be_v now_o in_o the_o midst_n between_o heaven_n and_o hell_n to_o which_o of_o these_o spirit_n he_o yield_v his_o he_o be_v if_o man_n form_n in_o his_o spirit_n the_o fierceness_n of_o pride_n etc._n etc._n god_n lose_v nothing_o for_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n withdraw_v untouched_a into_o its_o principle_n leave_v man_n to_o form_n himself_o into_o the_o image_n of_o the_o serpent_n and_o the_o spirit_n form_v the_o body_n into_o its_o deformity_n or_o otherwise_o as_o the_o seal_n the_o wax_n 6._o the_o eternal_a nature_n do_v generate_v itself_o eternal_o which_o this_o world_n resemble_v thus_o it_o be_v a_o high_a round_a globe_n figure_v eternity_n and_o infinity_o wherein_o by_o the_o seven_o planet_n be_v show_v the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o nature_n by_o the_o great_a deep_a the_o eternal_a liberty_n by_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o seven_o as_o a_o point_n or_o centre_n in_o a_o cross_a the_o heart_n of_o god_n by_o the_o lustre_n god_n majesty_n by_o the_o constellation_n the_o effect_n or_o product_n of_o the_o fountain_n spirit_n by_o the_o earth_n the_o eternal_a death_n for_o as_o the_o earth_n compare_v with_o the_o vigorous_a outward_a upper_a dominion_n be_v as_o death_n so_o the_o fierce_a matrix_fw-la be_v as_o a_o death_n compare_v to_o god_n yet_o be_v not_o death_n but_o eternal_a torment_n 7._o not_o that_o it_o be_v with_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n as_o with_o the_o sun_n to_o be_v only_o in_o one_o circumscriptive_a place_n but_o as_o the_o centre_n of_o a_o cross_n signify_v the_o trinity_n in_o a_o globular_a rainbow_n wherein_o the_o red_a signify_v the_o father_n property_n in_o the_o glance_n of_o fire_n yellow_a the_o son_n lustre_n and_o majesty_n blow_v the_o substantiality_n the_o dusky_a brown_n the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o on_o such_o a_o rainbow_n will_v christ_n sit_v to_o judge_n and_o thus_o be_v he_o undivided_a every_o where_o and_o in_o that_o man_n who_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n be_v the_o who●e_o undivided_a heart_n of_o god_n the_o son_n of_o man_n christ_n sit_v in_o the_o circle_n of_o his_o life_n upon_o the_o rainbow_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n for_o that_o man_n be_v christ_n member_n his_o body_n his_o brother_n his_o flesh_n his_o spirit_n power_n majesty_n heaven_n paradise_n element_n star_n earth_n and_o all_o be_v that_o man_n who_o in_o christ_n be_v above_o hell_n and_o devil_n though_o his_o earthy_a life_n be_v under_o heaven_n star_n element_n hell_n and_o devil_n 8._o man_n creation_n be_v the_o speak_n of_o that_o into_o substance_n which_o be_v in_o god_n in_o the_o virgin_n of_o his_o wisdom_n in_o eternity_n not_o male_a and_o female_a which_o when_o divide_v be_v one_o earthy_a the_o other_o bestial_a but_o the_o new_a birth_n restore_v that_o very_a eternal_a image_n the_o eternal_a virginity_n wherein_o christ_n become_v man_n unite_n it_o to_o the_o fall_a man_n in_o the_o mortal_a virginity_n for_o mary_n have_v all_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o joachim_n and_o anna._n the_o soul_n of_o christ_n be_v out_o of_o mary_n essence_n conceive_v in_o the_o eternal_a virgin_n which_o eternal_a virgin_n come_v into_o substantiality_n unite_n with_o the_o human_a earthy_a essence_n 9_o the_o eternal_a virgin_n give_v to_o christ_n human_a soul_n the_o heavenly_a body_n and_o mary_n the_o earthy_a the_o
near_o to_o the_o devil_n and_o after_o this_o time_n there_o be_v no_o remedy_n more_o for_o the_o soul_n fire_n be_v naked_a and_o can_v be_v quench_v with_o god_n meekness_n but_o a_o gulf_n or_o principle_n be_v between_o they_o 3._o man_n be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o so_o stand_v in_o a_o threefold_a life_n the_o first_o be_v the_o soul_n life_n exist_v chief_o in_o seven_o form_n according_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o nature_n the_o second_o be_v in_o the_o image_n generate_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n out_o of_o the_o soul_n fire_n stand_v in_o the_o light_n the_o meek_a pure_a amiable_a spirit_n the_o first_o the_o fire_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o second_o the_o light_n thus_o be_v two_o world_n one_o in_o another_o on●_n not_o comprehend_v the_o other_o but_o at_o death_n divide_v into_o two_o principle_n of_o anger_n and_o love_n 4._o as_o we_o in_o adam_n go_v out_o of_o the_o meek_a spirit_n into_o the_o outward_a life_n of_o fierceness_n god_n become_v man_n to_o lead_v we_o through_o the_o anguish_n fire_n through_o death_n into_o the_o light_n and_o love-life_n 5._o the_o prince_n christ_n break_v the_o bar_n or_o fort_n of_o death_n and_o so_o destroy_v the_o devil_n kingdom_n for_o the_o light_n of_o god_n and_o the_o water_n of_o meekness_n be_v his_o death_n 6._o the_o three_o life_n be_v the_o outward_a create_v life_n from_o the_o sun_n star_n and_o element_n man_n shall_v have_v use_v the_o outward_a as_o a_o looking-glass_n to_o the_o eternal_a and_o god_n honour_n but_o he_o do_v put_v his_o will-spirit_n into_o the_o outward_a principle_n by_o wicked_a lust_n long_v after_o the_o earthy_a life_n and_o so_o go_v out_o of_o paradise_n which_o sprout_v through_o death_n into_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o go_v into_o death_n and_o destroy_v his_o noble_a image_n this_o we_o inherit_v from_o adam_n but_o from_o the_o second_o adam_n the_o regeneration_n by_o which_o we_o must_v enter_v through_o his_o incarnation_n with_o he_o into_o death_n and_o through_o death_n or_o annihilation_n sprout_v into_o the_o paradisical_a world_n into_o the_o eternal_a substantiality_n of_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n chap._n vi_o what_o lust_n can_v do_v how_o we_o be_v fall_v in_o adam_n and_o help_v again_o in_o christ_n and_o yet_o that_o it_o be_v not_o easy_a to_o be_v a_o right_a christian._n 1._o destruction_n come_v and_o still_o come_v out_o of_o lust._n the_o outward_a spirit_n of_o man_n which_o be_v a_o similitude_n of_o the_o inward_a by_o lust_a after_o it_o infect_v the_o inward_a which_o not_o feel_v present_a death_n give_v room_n to_o the_o outward_a who_o then_o become_v host_n of_o the_o house_n and_o so_o the_o fair_a image_n disappear_v for_o it_o fall_v among_o flesh._n murderer_n the_o stern_a spirit_n of_o the_o live_v original_a of_o which_o cain_n be_v afraid_a then_o come_v the_o good_a samaritan_n christ_n who_o bec●me_v man._n 2._o as_o adam_n soul_n have_v open_v the_o fire_n essence_n and_o let_v in_o the_o earthy_a so_o god_n heart_n open_v the_o light_n essence_n and_o compass_v the_o soul_n with_o heavenly_a flesh_n wherewith_o when_o the_o soul_n become_v impregnate_v it_o go_v with_o its_o will_n into_o the_o paradise_n life_n hence_o come_v christ_n temptation_n to_o try_v whether_o he_o can_v eat_v of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o will_v enter_v through_o death_n into_o god_n life_n which_o be_v fulfil_v on_o the_o cross_n where_o christ_n soul_n go_v through_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n through_o the_o stern_a source_n through_o death_n and_o sprout_v forth_o again_o into_o the_o holy_a paradise_n we_o must_v die_v unto_o our_o earthy_a willing_a and_o continual_o become_v regenerate_v into_o the_o new_a world_n 3._o the_o right_a will_n must_v courageous_o fight_v against_o the_o corrupt_a will_n sink_v down_o from_o earthy_a reason_n into_o christ_n death_n so_o that_o it_o will_v hazard_v the_o earthy_a life_n upon_o it_o and_o he_o that_o thus_o sink_v down_o pass_v through_o god_n fierce_a wrath_n through_o all_o the_o hold_v ●ords_n of_o the_o devil_n into_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n into_o the_o life_n of_o christ._n and_o the_o more_o the_o noble_a pearl_n tree_n be_v seek_v the_o more_o strong_o it_o grow_v and_o suffer_v itself_o not_o to_o be_v suppress_v though_o it_o cost_v the_o outward_a life_n which_o must_v but_o hang_v to_o we_o as_o it_o do_v to_o christ._n chap._n vii_o to_o what_o end_n this_o world_n be_v create_v 1._o the_o two_o eternal_a mystery_n man_n strife_n about_o the_o image_n and_o where_o the_o ●ree_a of_o faith_n bear_v fruit._fw-la 2._o the_o inward_a world_n desire_v a_o similitude_n of_o itself_o which_o the_o angelical_a world_n stand_v only_o in_o the_o light_n can_v not_o be_v this_o therefore_o stand_v in_o a_o twofold_a genitrix_n of_o love_n and_o anger_n and_o man_n be_v in_o a_o threefold_a life_n from_o the_o fire_n light_n and_o out_o birth_n clear_o represent_v who_o be_v create_v to_o manifest_v the_o same_o mystery_n and_o bring_v the_o wonder_n into_o form_n according_a to_o the_o eternal_a mystery_n 3._o the_o noble_a image_n the_o true_a paradisical_a man_n be_v strive_v for_o 1._o by_o the_o stern_a angel_n fire_n life_n 2._o by_o the_o divine_a life_n 3._o by_o the_o outward_a life_n and_o thus_o be_v draw_v of_o three_o there_o be_v great_a need_n of_o fight_v hope_n faith_n humble_a prayer_n and_o patience_n that_o the_o tree_n may_v grow_v which_o the_o outward_a man_n nor_o reason_n know_v not_o but_o be_v very_o well_o know_v to_o the_o noble_a image_n the_o cross_n scorn_n tribulation_n and_o persecution_n attend_v he_o every_o hour_n for_o he_o be_v unknown_a to_o his_o brethren_n all_o suppose_v his_o own_o folly_n plague_v he_o but_o great_a will_v his_o harvest_n be_v chap._n viii_o in_o what_o manner_n god_n forgive_v sin_n and_o how_o man_n become_v a_o child_n of_o god_n 1._o man_n be_v not_o to_o bring_v his_o conscience_n into_o the_o history_n and_o hope_v for_o pardon_n in_o the_o manner_n of_o a_o earthy_a judicatory_a and_o yet_o remain_v wicked_a he_o must_v be_v a_o son_n it_o be_v el●e_v as_o if_o a_o servant_n shall_v comfort_v himself_o that_o his_o lord_n will_v give_v he_o his_o estate_n not_o consider_v he_o be_v not_o his_o son_n whereas_o whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o partaker_n of_o christ_n suffering_n die_v and_o resurrection_n for_o a_o continual_a battle_n must_v be_v till_o the_o reason_n and_o will_n of_o the_o corrupt_a flesh_n be_v subject_v 2._o and_o if_o the_o earthy_a reason_n be_v strong_a it_o go_v often_o sad_o and_o there_o be_v require_v spirit_n not_o only_o strict_a sobriety_n but_o watch_v fast_v and_o prayer_n to_o ●ame_n it_o that_o god_n spirit_n may_v find_v place_n to_o generate_v some_o fa●r_n little_a branch_n out_o of_o the_o tree_n of_o faith_n which_o under_o the_o cross_n anguish_n and_o tribulation_n may_v bear_v fruit_n with_o patience_n these_o three_o part_n or_o book_n be_v the_o author_n five_o book_n the_o great_a six_o point_n the_o first_o point_n chap._n i._o of_o the_o first_o sprout_v of_o life_n out_o of_o the_o first_o principle_n whereby_o we_o may_v distinguish_v the_o divine_a be_v from_o nature_n 1._o text_n 1._o the_o first_o or_o abyssal_n will_v without_o and_o beyond_o nature_n be_v like_o a_o eye_n or_o looking-glass_n yet_o retain_v nature_n 2._o this_o will_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o desire_v the_o desire_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o essence_n the_o essence_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o every_o life_n for_o life_n lie_v in_o they_o as_o a_o hide_a fire_n which_o burn_v not_o 3._o in_o the_o will_v all_o the_o form_n of_o nature_n from_o eternity_n though_o but_o as_o a_o nothing_o in_o respect_n of_o nature_n yet_o be_v true_o and_o ental_o or_o real_o but_o not_o essential_o in_o the_o will._n 4._o the_o eternal_a will_n which_o comprise_v the_o eye_n wherein_o stand_v the_o see_v or_o wisdom_n be_v the_o father_n 5._o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n comprise_v a_o centre_n out_o of_o the_o abyss_n be_v the_o form_n heart_n and_o son_n 6._o the_o enter_v eternal_o into_o itself_o to_o the_o centre_n be_v the_o spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o finder_n and_o then_o go_v forth_o manifest_v the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n and_o son_n 2._o text_n 1._o thus_o the_o abyssal_n be_v of_o the_o trinity_n generate_v to_o itself_o a_o centre_n of_o rest_n viz._n the_o eternal_a word_n or_o heart_n wherein_o be_v understand_v a_o threefold_a spirit_n where_o the_o one_o be_v ever_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o other_o and_o be_v not_o measurable_a fathomable_a divisible_a nor_o circumscriptive_a dwell_v in_o itself_o as_o a_o substance_n equal_o alike_o and_o at_o once_o fill_v
plant_v a_o seed_n or_o sperm_n whereon_o the_o holy_a ghost_n brood_a and_o in_o six_o day_n hatch_v the_o generation_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o their_o host_n throne_n and_o royalty_n hence_o be_v found_v the_o ant_n and_o elephant_n the_o infect_v as_o well_o as_o leviathan_n and_o but_o for_o this_o god_n will_v have_v be_v whole_o a_o unsearchable_a god_n nor_o can_v any_o creature_n angel_n or_o other_o have_v be_v make_v 5._o we_o say_v in_o thing_n of_o our_o little_a horoscope_n the_o end_n of_o motion_n be_v rest_n and_o 4._o shall_v the_o original_n whence_o all_o thing_n exist_v want_v a_o rest_n for_o themselves_o must_v our_o six_o day_n toil_v end_n in_o one_o of_o rest_n and_o shall_v these_o supreme_a agent_n reach_v no_o sabbath_n wherein_o to_o triumph_v in_o with_o and_o for_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n this_o seven_o spirit_n be_v therefore_o the_o quiet_a receptacle_n of_o they_o all_o 6._o out_o of_o which_o according_a to_o the_o harmony_n of_o the_o divine_a unity_n they_o never_o for_o one_o moment_n can_v possible_o depart_v and_o over_o the_o threshold_n of_o which_o according_a to_o the_o separate_a property_n whereby_o they_o be_v rend_v from_o the_o glorious_a unity_n they_o never_o put_v a_o foot_n or_o can_v for_o ever_o enter_v 7._o will_v therefore_o the_o human_a offspring_n who_o departure_n be_v as_o write_v by_o the_o sun_n beam_n reunite_v and_o do_v its_o first_o work_n those_o whereunto_o he_o be_v create_v and_o the_o pure_a work_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n whereunto_o he_o be_v regenerate_v 8._o be_v it_o say_v forasmuch_o as_o by_o his_o departure_n he_o be_v so_o far_o degenerate_v that_o his_o soul_n by_o a_o willing_a captivity_n be_v under_o the_o rage_n of_o the_o first_o four_o spirit_n from_o who_o the_o light_n be_v withdraw_v his_o spirit_n that_o be_v a_o meek_a divine_a ruler_n have_v lose_v its_o dominion_n to_o so_o great_a a_o degree_n of_o fierceness_n that_o the_o astral_a rule_n all_o his_o body_n which_o be_v form_v out_o of_o the_o one_o pure_a element_n out_o of_o which_o element_n come_v also_o the_o four_o and_o to_o have_v be_v a_o perpetual_a figure_n of_o the_o holy_a three_o principle_n as_o his_o soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v of_o the_o first_o and_o second_o and_o which_o body_n of_o he_o shall_v have_v eat_v paradisical_a food_n be_v now_o a_o captive_a under_o the_o four_o element_n in_o so_o great_a rigour_n and_o vileness_n that_o nature_n shame_v at_o its_o beastiality_n till_o thus_o it_o travel_v through_o sorrow_n pain_n and_o shame_n to_o the_o dust_n but_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n may_v here_o be_v baptize_v and_o regenerate_v 9_o and_o because_o the_o fruit_n can_v be_v bring_v back_o to_o the_o tree_n but_o the_o apple_n must_v first_o perish_v and_o the_o seed_n in_o it_o first_o die_v as_o do_v the_o grain_n of_o corn_n before_o it_o increase_v therefore_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n must_v also_o die_v the_o mystical_a death_n that_o be_v to_o its_o strange_a will_n to_o secure_v they_o against_o the_o second_o death_n or_o before_o they_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o first_o resurrection_n 10._o from_o the_o same_o ground_n be_v it_o that_o the_o body_n also_o must_v die_v and_o lose_v its_o new_a get_v bestial_a image_n before_o it_o can_v put_v on_o immortality_n and_o the_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a whereunto_o jesus_n come_v to_o conduct_v it_o 11._o but_o we_o may_v know_v these_o thing_n be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o faint_a wish_n but_o call_v for_o strive_v watch_v pray_v fight_a contend_a run_a work_a search_a knock_v that_o fruit_n may_v be_v produce_v by_o patience_n for_o heaven_n may_v not_o be_v ascend_v by_o earthy_a wing_n therefore_o let_v the_o earth_n beware_v of_o resist_v when_o heaven_n stoop_v descend_v and_o enter_v it_o 12._o to_o subject_v mad_a mankind_n to_o this_o its_o only_a good_a the_o gracious_a jehovah_n on_o adam_n departure_n leave_v his_o soul_n shall_v be_v a_o devil_n his_o body_n a_o beast_n and_o the_o woman_n generate_v a_o race_n of_o monster_n in_o the_o out-birth_n and_o of_o total_o proud_a hellish_a spirit_n in_o the_o inward_a reimplant_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n as_o a_o seed_n or_o as_o a_o light_n shine_v in_o a_o dark_a place_n to_o which_o they_o only_o do_v well_o who_o take_v heed_n so_o as_o to_o obey_v such_o shall_v by_o the_o divine_a guide_n lose_v their_o all_o and_o be_v as_o a_o fool_n or_o child_n as_o to_o self-wisdom_n but_o proceed_v that_o way_n under_o the_o cross_n possess_v all_o thing_n 13._o for_o as_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n in_o any_o other_o so_o be_v there_o no_o other_o way_n of_o enter_v there_o into_o the_o six_o name_n of_o the_o tribe_n on_o mount_n gerizim_n to_o bless_v represent_v the_o six_o 12._o active_a fountain_n spirit_n according_a to_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o gerizim_n the_o seven_o or_o heavenly_a body_n where_o they_o rest_v and_o the_o other_o six_o on_o mount_n gebal_n to_o curse_v exhibit_v the_o same_o six_o fountain_n according_a to_o the_o first_o principle_n or_o dark_a world_n the_o seven_o pillar_n on_o which_o wisdom_n build_v her_o house_n points_z out_o the_o seven_o 1._o foundation_n spirit_n the_o six_o step_n to_o solomon_n throne_n have_v the_o same_o signification_n and_o the_o throne_n 15._o itself_o the_o seven_o whither_o they_o lead_v and_o ascend_v be_v the_o sabbath_n or_o rest._n so_o the_o seven_o seal_n seven_o trumpet_n and_o seven_o vial_n signify_v the_o same_o seven_o fountain_n yet_o all_o hide_a and_o according_a to_o the_o darkness_n where_o neither_o can_v the_o book_n be_v read_v till_o first_o the_o seal_n be_v gradual_o open_v the_o mind_n and_o voice_n of_o the_o trumpet_n be_v distinguish_v till_o they_o be_v orderly_o sound_v nor_o the_o thing_n contain_v in_o the_o vial_n discern_v till_o several_o effuse_v by_o the_o lamb_n and_o his_o successive_a angel_n but_o the_o seven_o golden_a candlestick_n be_v the_o seven_o according_a to_o the_o second_o principle_n 4._o or_o light-world_n see_v all_o manifest_o at_o once_o the_o same_o also_o be_v the_o seven_o star_n at_o once_o give_v their_o splendour_n again_o we_o read_v there_o be_v seven_o lamp_n of_o fire_n burn_v before_o the_o throne_n which_o the_o text_n say_v be_v the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n we_o find_v and_o it_o be_v observable_a the_o revelation_n give_v the_o vision_n treble_a to_o each_o viz._n to_o the_o dark_a impression_n by_o seal_n trumpet_n and_o vial_n to_o the_o light_a impression_n by_o candlestick_n star_n and_o lamp_n so_o the_o seven_o lean_a cow_n and_o blast_a ear_n signify_v what_o we_o have_v the_o seven_o property_n the_o seven_o fat_a and_o good_a what_o god_n make_v the_o seven_o property_n to_o be_v chap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o principle_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n 1._o by_o a_o principle_n be_v mean_v a_o chief_a beginning_n power_n a_o self-subsisting_a life_n a_o original_a root_n foundation_n or_o in_o some_o sense_n a_o mystery_n or_o genus_fw-la whence_o other_o spirit_n body_n species_n or_o thing_n originate_a as_o from_o a_o supreme_a power_n and_o thus_o be_v god_n the_o only_a one_o principle_n 2._o and_o this_o one_o principle_n be_v also_o three_o eternal_a birth_n or_o principle_n ever_o without_o cease_v beget_v be_v beget_v and_o proceed_v by_o in_o and_o from_o each_o other_o of_o which_o all_o world_n be_v conjunct_o or_o several_o a_o image_n but_o very_o different_a according_a to_o the_o inscription_n stamp_n figure_n and_o degree_n they_o attain_v or_o be_v capable_a of_o 3._o and_o though_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v by_o a_o indissoluble_a band_n ever_o inseparable_o one_o in_o god_n yet_o be_v they_o distinguishable_a 4._o but_o in_o the_o creature_n in_o the_o separate_a property_n be_v terrible_o manifest_a which_o though_o adam_n be_v not_o to_o have_v know_v in_o himself_o yet_o be_v it_o what_o we_o ought_v to_o know_v 5._o god_n say_v let_v we_o make_v man_n in_o our_o image_n after_o our_o likeness_n but_o say_v not_o so_o of_o the_o other_o creature_n man_n in_o his_o first_o make_v be_v most_o perfect_o his_o figure_n and_o offspring_n 6._o yet_o every_o of_o the_o other_o creature_n the_o astral_a elementary_a vegetative_a sensitive_a and_o the_o dark_a world_n do_v all_o in_o their_o various_a kind_n more_o or_o less_o perfect_o represent_v he_o for_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v clear_o see_v be_v understand_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n and_o as_o there_o be_v the_o unite_a three_o bear_v record_n in_o heaven_n so_o be_v here_o a_o agree_v three_o bearing_z record_n on_o earth_n viz._n spirit_n water_n and_o blood_n chap._n xi_o
or_o suffer_v what_o he_o will_v he_o to_o obey_v and_o suffer_v 8._o now_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o from_o eternity_n be_v the_o first_o second_o and_o three_o principle_n god_n according_a to_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n property_n the_o one_o live_v in_o the_o other_o have_v all_o one_o holy_a free_a omnipotent_a will._n and_o that_o the_o infinite_a abyss_n wherein_o eternal_o dwell_v the_o seven_o spirit_n and_o in_o every_o the_o least_o imaginable_a circle_n whereof_o dwell_v the_o whole_a holy_a trinity_n abyss_n or_o immeasurable_a height_n depth_n length_n and_o breadth_n which_o man_n and_o angel_n can_v reach_v no_o number_n of_o nor_o conceive_v its_o immensity_n be_v as_o the_o holy_a body_n of_o god_n who_o be_v its_o sovereign_a creator_n owner_n and_o as_o a_o soul_n and_o spirit_n to_o it_o 9_o but_o this_o pure_a abyss_n be_v holy_a and_o as_o one_o holy_a element_n the_o seven_o the_o laboratory_n of_o the_o other_o six_o have_v in_o it_o all_o power_n and_o virtue_n out_o of_o which_o heaven_n angel_n and_o all_o inferior_a production_n come_v for_o in_o it_o be_v the_o divine_a salitter_n and_o all_o quality_n in_o indissoluble_a amity_n and_o perfect_a harmony_n due_a equality_n most_o dear_o embrace_v each_o other_o be_v the_o mystery_n of_o all_o the_o various_a power_n 10._o and_o from_o the_o two_o first_o principle_n therein_o by_o the_o exit_fw-la of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v throne_n angel_n create_v according_a to_o the_o several_a property_n of_o the_o seven_o fountain_n spirit_n with_o their_o host_n respective_o have_v the_o great_a may_v of_o the_o first_o principle_n glorify_v with_o the_o majestic_a light_n of_o the_o second_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 11._o but_o lucifer_n and_o his_o angel_n extinguish_v in_o themselves_o the_o glorious_a sweetness_n of_o the_o second_o by_o give_v up_o their_o will_n into_o the_o first_o four_o form_n which_o without_o the_o second_o be_v at_o eternal_a enmity_n 12._o also_o out_o of_o the_o holy_a element_n be_v create_v the_o two_o active_a element_n of_o fire_n after_o the_o property_n of_o the_o father_n and_o air_n wherein_o be_v light_a after_o the_o property_n of_o the_o son_n out_o of_o which_o two_o after_o divide_v of_o the_o property_n in_o the_o dark_a creation_n deep_a the_o effect_n of_o the_o fall_n of_o the_o angel_n come_v the_o mortal_a water_n and_o dead_a earth_n in_o both_o which_o by_o the_o prevalence_n of_o the_o astringency_n come_v rock_n and_o stone_n 13._o to_o cease_v that_o immoderate_a coagulation_n the_o word_n command_v light_a expelling_a lucifer_n at_o which_o the_o holy_a angel_n rejoice_v where_o be_v thou_o when_o the_o morning_n star_n sing_v together_o and_o all_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shout_v for_o joy_n for_o than_o be_v the_o out-birth_n or_o three_o principle_n found_v by_o the_o exit_fw-la of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 14._o then_o also_o out_o of_o the_o holy_a element_n and_o the_o divide_a property_n which_o lucifer_n have_v bring_v into_o a_o confuse_a chaos_n or_o dark_a deep_a the_o word_n speak_v the_o astral_a heaven_n the_o seven_o planet_n after_o the_o property_n of_o the_o seven_o fountain_n and_o all_o the_o other_o star_n and_o the_o terrestrial_a ball_n after_o the_o infinite_a variety_n of_o the_o property_n 15._o also_o out_o of_o the_o holy_a element_n and_o the_o astral_a birth_n come_v the_o four_o element_n and_o out_o of_o the_o element_n the_o transitory_a creature_n some_o bear_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o creation_n first_o four_o form_n separate_v from_o the_o light_n as_o venomous_a creature_n toad_n torpedo_n etc._n etc._n from_o the_o anguish_n scorpion_n spider_n basilisk_n etc._n etc._n from_o the_o fire_n for_o every_o property_n will_v be_v creature_o some_o also_o figure_v the_o second_o principle_n in_o innocency_n meekness_n and_o love_n as_o lamb_n dove_n etc._n etc._n 16._o then_o in_o the_o throne_n of_o seclude_v lucifer_n and_o his_o angel_n the_o word_n speak_v be_v man_n such_o a_o image_n of_o god_n as_o may_v not_o only_o be_v the_o second_o race_n of_o intellectuals_n but_o a_o complete_a image_n of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n that_o be_v his_o soul_n out_o of_o the_o first_o principle_n or_o dark-power-world_n his_o spirit_n out_o of_o the_o second_o the_o holy-light_n world_n his_o body_n out_o of_o the_o one_o holy_a element_n the_o root_n of_o the_o four_o element_n so_o that_o he_o may_v by_o his_o divine_a holy_a principle_n of_o love_n and_o meekness_n illustrate_v and_o sweet_o use_v his_o first_o as_o the_o fall_v angel_n shall_v have_v do_v he_o be_v also_o furnish_v with_o the_o three_o principle_n which_o the_o angel_n be_v not_o and_o in_o that_o respect_n a_o more_o complete_a image_n of_o god_n than_o they_o over_o which_o three_o principle_n he_o may_v also_o bea●_n rule_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o divine_a second_o principle_n 17._o and_o by_o his_o three_o in_o subordination_n to_o the_o second_o may_v rule_v over_o the_o astral_a birth_n and_o elementary_a not_o only_o as_o he_o be_v the_o natural_a lord_n in_o that_o principle_n but_o ennoble_v also_o with_o the_o light_n or_o angelical_a principle_n and_o therefore_o able_a and_o adapt_v to_o rule_v over_o the_o creation_n know_v what_o they_o be_v whence_o they_o spring_v and_o whither_o they_o tend_v for_o all_o property_n be_v open_a in_o he_o therefore_o adam_n can_v name_v they_o know_v their_o parentage_n and_o use._n thus_o the_o manifold_a wisdom_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o every_o thing_n and_o summary_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o these_o follow_v 18._o first_o from_o the_o first_o principle_n glorify_v with_o the_o second_o according_a to_o the_o angel_n seven_o fountain_n be_v create_v the_o throne_n angel_n arch-angel_n and_o their_o host_n 19_o the_o creature_n that_o derive_v immediate_o from_o the_o one_o holy_a element_n as_o the_o body_n paradisical_a body_n of_o adam_n that_o be_v more_o pure_a than_o seven_o time_n refine_a gold_n and_o to_o have_v remain_v eternal_o 20._o the_o astral_a birth_n of_o the_o visible_a heaven_n and_o their_o invisible_a power_n of_o heaven_n alliance_n dependence_n and_o affinity_n with_o which_o be_v man_n astral_a spirit_n call_v his_o prophetic_a evester_fw-ge which_o ordinary_o predict_v by_o dream_n a_o kind_n of_o intuitive_a impulse_n of_o approach_v good_a or_o evil_a small_a also_o important_a natural_a event_n etc._n etc._n 21._o out_o of_o the_o astral_a seem_v to_o be_v bear_v those_o mortal_n yet_o to_o the_o outward_a eye_n most_o invisible_a creature_n in_o all_o the_o four_o element_n call_v aerial_a spirit_n prodigious_a predicter_n of_o war_n by_o army_n in_o the_o cloud_n other_o also_o of_o the_o fire_n some_o aquastrish_a and_o those_o of_o our_o horoscope_n terrestrial_a and_o subterranean_a that_o be_v about_o mineral_n of_o which_o this_o discourse_n be_v not_o solicitous_a 22._o out_o of_o the_o holy_a element_n proceed_v the_o two_o element_n and_o consequent_o 4._o the_o four_o more_o pure_a and_o paradifical_a than_o after_o the_o curse_n 23._o hence_o by_o the_o steady_a conduct_n of_o the_o separator_n or_o father_n of_o nature_n substitute_v by_o the_o great_a creator_n word_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o tincture_n have_v spring_v the_o animal_n vegetative_a and_o mineral_n kingdom_n to_o the_o composition_n of_o every_o of_o which_o naturalist_n find_v the_o principle_n of_o sal_fw-la sulphur_n and_o mercury_n more_o or_o less_o pure_a according_a to_o the_o body_n which_o it_o compose_v and_o the_o tincture_n wherewith_o it_o be_v more_o or_o less_o sublimed_a and_o ennoble_v 24._o but_o lucifer_n by_o his_o rent_v from_o the_o total_a unity_n thereby_o make_v the_o property_n separate_v profane_a and_o unclean_a there_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o first_o four_o form_n hellish_a immortal_a fierce_a horrible_a poisonous_a creature_n to_o who_o death_n and_o darkness_n the_o fierceness_n of_o the_o property_n be_v no_o woe_n or_o torment_v for_o it_o be_v their_o life_n but_o hell_n be_v therefore_o a_o intolerable_a hell_n to_o angel_n and_o man_n because_o they_o be_v create_v to_o ●nother_n state_n in_o another_o principle_n for_o another_o end_n 25._o from_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n with_o the_o potence_n of_o the_o first_o love_n fire_n of_o the_o 5_o second_o and_o move_a life_n of_o the_o three_o be_v man_n create_v and_o as_o such_o with_o the_o light_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o quite_o extinguish_v in_o he_o for_o when_o once_o awaken_v by_o divine_a stir_v and_o his_o hungry_a desire_n let_v none_o think_v it_o impossible_a he_o shall_v see_v into_o the_o several_a principle_n that_o be_v true_o in_o he_o for_o the_o child_n know_v his_o parent_n better_a and_o better_a as_o himself_o grow_v to_o be_v a_o man._n a_o breath_n of_o air_n be_v like_o the_o whole_a element_n a_o drop_n like_o the_o whole_a ocean_n a_o
continue_v without_o touch_v any_o hallow_a thing_n or_o approach_v the_o sanctuary_n 33_o day_n but_o if_o she_o have_v a_o maidchild_n her_o legal_a uncleanness_n be_v for_o fourteen_o day_n and_o not_o to_o be_v purify_v till_o sixty_o six_o day_n whereas_o seven_o day_n suffice_v for_o cleanse_v a_o leper_n or_o one_o who_o have_v a_o issue_n those_o on_o the_o eight_o day_n may_v come_v into_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o congregation_n as_o before_o 19_o all_o which_o evince_v the_o human_a birth_n by_o the_o woman_n to_o have_v much_o more_o in_o it_o than_o bodily_a pollution_n since_o separate_v the_o tincture_n for_o the_o leprosy_n be_v a_o bodily_a pollution_n in_o a_o high_a degree_n but_o the_o cleanse_v the_o woman_n be_v near_o five_o time_n as_o much_o for_o a_o manchild_n and_o near_o ten_o time_n as_o much_o for_o a_o maidchild_n be_v a_o too_o pregnant_a testimony_n that_o the_o impurity_n of_o this_o propagation_n be_v exceed_o great_a which_o move_v david_n confession_n i_o be_v bear_v in_o inquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o 20._o man_n propagation_n after_o separate_v the_o tincture_n be_v defile_v with_o much_o 8._o immodesty_n and_o lust_n so_o that_o it_o derive_v filth_n sin_n and_o shame_n as_o by_o a_o torrent_n down_o a_o precipice_n from_o one_o dark_a soul_n to_o another_o for_o abate_v the_o impetuousness_n of_o which_o isaac_n the_o son_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v not_o only_o of_o abraham_n when_o old_a but_o of_o aged_n sarah_n with_o who_o it_o be_v cease_v to_o be_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o woman_n and_o lust_n be_v wither_v and_o the_o eminent_a joseph_n samuel_n and_o other_o choice_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v of_o great_a modesty_n and_o obtain_v by_o prayer_n 21._o but_o at_o once_o full_o to_o convince_v we_o of_o our_o impure_a descent_n from_o adam_n and_o eve_n the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v of_o the_o virgin_n chap._n xvii_o of_o a_o virgin-propagation_n q._n 1._o will_v any_o ask_v can_v a_o virgin-propagation_n possible_o have_v be_v a._n the_o lord_n speak_v nothing_o in_o vain_a and_o he_o it_o be_v that_o say_v god_n be_v able_a of_o these_o stone_n to_o raise_v child_n unto_o abraham_n but_o 2._o it_o be_v answer_v that_o though_o the_o above_o argument_n may_v challenge_v the_o force_n of_o demonstration_n to_o enlighten_v reason_n yet_o because_o the_o sense_n often_o make_v mutinous_a resistance_n to_o solid_a reason_n the_o sense_n shall_v be_v by_o what_o follow_v gratify_v as_o far_o as_o the_o sublimity_n of_o the_o subject_n may_v expose_v itself_o to_o the_o view_n and_o touch_v demonstration_n to_o the_o sense_n of_o a_o virgin-propagation_n 3._o light_n with_o little_a loss_n penetrate_v glass_n so_o plentiful_o as_o can_v improve_v generation_n 1._o by_o contraction_n of_o its_o central_n and_o original_a property_n through_o burning-glass_n by_o which_o also_o it_o can_v destroy_v as_o it_o be_v say_v archimedes_n do_v the_o roman_a navy_n at_o syracuse_n and_o we_o see_v light_n not_o only_o walk_v through_o crystal_n but_o multiply_v by_o the_o motion_n 4._o and_o can_v any_o think_v adam_n pure_a body_n whilst_o capable_a of_o eternity_n have_v not_o less_o in_o it_o obstructive_a to_o his_o magical_a will_n for_o divine_a employment_n or_o rather_o more_o assist_v power_n than_o condense_a ponderous_n glass_n or_o crystal_n have_v of_o opposition_n or_o furtherance_n of_o the_o solar_a ray_n be_v not_o his_o whole_a man_n fortify_v by_o harmony_n for_o vigorous_a operation_n 5._o see_v we_o not_o the_o subtle_a atom_n of_o fire_n insinuate_v through_o the_o pore_n of_o gross_a iron_n 2._o pot_n to_o the_o evaporate_n of_o liquor_n with_o the_o ascend_a breath_n whereof_o the_o subtle_a fiery_a atom_n clothe_v themselves_o and_o take_v wing_n till_o only_a dregs_o uncapable_a of_o light_n be_v captive_v in_o the_o pot_n and_o final_o the_o iron_n become_v lustrous_a as_o if_o it_o also_o will_v no_o long_a to_o be_v iron_n but_o fire_n and_o light_n see_v we_o not_o fiery_a atom_n as_o calm_o enter_v the_o fine_a pore_n of_o silver_n vessel_n and_o with_o like_a facility_n make_v passage_n through_o the_o most_o exquisite_a pore_n of_o golden_a vessel_n 6._o and_o shall_v not_o that_o glorious_a creature_n body_n a_o glimpse_n whereof_o be_v moses_n shine_v face_n and_o wondrous_a work_n have_v be_v more_o potent_a to_o work_v his_o creator_n will_n in_o his_o own_o principle_n than_o these_o dead_a instance_n consider_v we_o also_o the_o heal_n emanation_n from_o the_o body_n of_o the_o disciple_n as_o the_o power_n of_o raise_v the_o dead_a etc._n etc._n 7._o see_v we_o not_o the_o due_a affection_n of_o the_o blood_n draw_v out_o of_o the_o vein_n with_o that_o 3._o remain_v in_o the_o vein_n and_o if_o that_o which_o issue_v out_o at_o one_o orifice_n be_v kind_o treat_v abroad_o how_o it_o dispatch_v quick_a messenger_n to_o impart_v the_o virtue_n thereof_o not_o only_o to_o that_o wound_n whence_o it_o issue_v but_o to_o as_o many_o other_o as_o the_o body_n have_v suffer_v by_o 8._o and_o shall_v we_o abridge_v the_o magical-child_n of_o the_o kind_n assist_v intercourse_n of_o its_o natural_a parent_n of_o what_o the_o absent_a man_n and_o cold_a blood_n be_v privilege_v with_o 9_o a_o woman_n great_a with_o child_n do_v often_o impress_n magical_o on_o the_o fruit_n of_o 4._o her_o womb_n cherry_n strawberry_n etc._n etc._n thing_n she_o long_v earnest_o for_o as_o well_o as_o other_o token_n of_o ●ll_a create_v by_o her_o passion_n of_o fear_n other_o do_v mortal_o wind_v by_o their_o anguish_n despair_n etc._n etc._n other_o exalt_v to_o expression_n of_o joy_n by_o the_o raise_a serenity_n of_o the_o mother_n spirit_n as_o the_o babe_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o elizabeth_n leap_v at_o the_o salutation_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n 10._o if_o therefore_o such_o vigour_n remain_v as_o the_o relic_n of_o languish_v magick-power_n in_o so_o great_a a_o degree_n dead_a and_o almost_o forget_v and_o that_o in_o the_o weak_a sex_n of_o the_o divide_a tincture_n of_o mortal_a man_n when_o rouse_v shall_v any_o doubt_n but_o that_o sufficient_a virtue_n and_o majesty_n sit_v enthrone_v in_o adam_n whilst_o perfect_o enrich_v and_o ennoble_v with_o both_o the_o tincture_n who_o be_v a_o spark_n of_o god_n omnipotence_n divine_o to_o effect_v what_o his_o creator_n bless_v he_o to_o viz._n to_o multiply_v the_o new_a race_n bear_v god_n complete_a image_n instead_o of_o the_o apostate_n angel_n who_o by_o extinguish_v the_o kingdom_n of_o love_n implant_v in_o their_o creation_n have_v let_v loose_a awaken_v and_o introduce_v into_o themselves_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o so_o pervert_v god_n holy_a work_n by_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o first_o four_o spirit_n 11._o we_o see_v a_o ability_n of_o propagation_n in_o the_o universal_a sperm_n issue_v at_o the_o conduct_v 5._o pipe_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o eye_n observe_v it_o in_o shellfish_n tree_n flower_n herb_n have_v their_o various_a kind_n in_o their_o respective_a seed_n with_o their_o tincture_n of_o male_a and_o female_a unite_a or_o fire_n and_o light_n in_o one_o and_o though_o these_o last_o the_o vegetative_a tribe_n be_v more_o remote_a than_o the_o sensitive_a yet_o every_o one_o give_v pregnant_a testimony_n to_o illustrate_v and_o lead_v to_o the_o most_o noble_a 12._o and_o shall_v any_o think_v man_n who_o original_a exempt_v he_o have_v he_o persevere_v and_o fix_v and_o set_v he_o on_o high_a far_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o any_o the_o least_o approach_n of_o mortality_n as_o sorrow_n weariness_n sickness_n sleep_v can_v admit_v the_o defect_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o may_v tend_v to_o impeach_v his_o perfection_n shall_v not_o he_o be_v full_o able_a to_o perform_v all_o the_o part_n of_o what_o may_v concern_v the_o perpetuate_a his_o race_n by_o communicate_v his_o heat_n and_o light_n as_o the_o sun_n do_v he_o in_o pure_a modesty_n and_o high_a humble_a love_n that_o his_o divine_a offspring_n may_v have_v assist_v in_o that_o holy_a paradisical_a employment_n 13._o it_o seem_v needful_a to_o be_v thus_o large_a to_o be_v a_o high_a and_o powerful_a incitement_n to_o all_o the_o son_n of_o wisdom_n to_o fix_v their_o soul_n on_o noble_a divine_a object_n by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o son_n of_o prince_n who_o level_v at_o kingdom_n 14._o let_v therefore_o the_o son_n of_o god_n pity_n and_o pray_v for_o and_o never_o envy_v god_n of_o clay_n who_o covet_v crown_n of_o glitter_a earth_n stuff_v with_o thorn_n wash_v with_o tear_n and_o blood_n of_o oppress_a innocent_n often_o support_v by_o fraud_n and_o not_o seldom_o blow_v off_o by_o the_o breath_n of_o curse_n just_o cause_v 15._o at_o best_a the_o centre_n of_o care_n surround_v by_o ravennous_a hungry_a vulture_n i_o say_v let_v not_o
all_o those_o who_o immortal_a soul_n derive_v they_o from_o human_a generation_n be_v enlighten_v by_o jesus_n christ_n he_o stir_v up_o and_o make_v to_o grow_v the_o seed_n hide_v in_o they_o show_v they_o how_o to_o die_v to_o the_o old_a man_n the_o will_n of_o the_o four_o form_n or_o property_n and_o be_v new_a bear_v by_o the_o blow_n up_o of_o the_o light_n meek_n holy_a power_n all_o such_o be_v establish_v in_o divine_a willing_a work_a and_o persevere_v and_o in_o all_o such_o person_n the_o starry_a spirit_n be_v serviceable_a agent_n keep_v under_o due_a order_n and_o discipline_n and_o be_v keep_v so_o be_v of_o excellent_a profit_n and_o advantage_n to_o the_o help_a on_o the_o soul_n like_o a_o ship_n to_o her_o haven_n 17._o the_o starry_a spirit_n be_v in_o this_o man_n like_o the_o water_n which_o sometime_o have_v cross_a current_n the_o elementary_a body_n be_v the_o ship_n the_o soul_n the_o merchandise_n the_o word_n or_o lord_n jesus_n the_o helms-man_n the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n the_o gale_n now_o though_o the_o starry_a property_n be_v often_o cross_a tide_n oppposite_a stream_n to_o the_o hindrance_n of_o the_o voyage_n so_o violent_a as_o carry_v with_o they_o all_o untackled_a ship_n who_o like_o dead_a fish_n be_v precipitate_v with_o the_o stream_n yet_o the_o regenerate_v will_n find_v such_o a_o steady_a pilot_n for_o his_o guide_n and_o such_o vigorous_a gale_n from_o above_o that_o the_o ship_n against_o its_o own_o nature_n waste_v the_o merchandise_n through_o over_o and_o against_o the_o thwart_a stream_n to_o its_o long_v for_o haven_n by_o all_o which_o we_o see_v to_o what_o profit_n the_o star_n be_v create_v the_o thing_n propose_v q._n 25._o what_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o temporal_a nature_n light_n and_o of_o the_o darkness_n from_o whence_o do_v the_o same_o arise_v or_o out_o of_o what_o do_v they_o exist_v a._n 1._o the_o temporal_a light_n and_o darkness_n be_v the_o manifest_a figure_n of_o the_o eternal_a second_o and_o first_o principle_n as_o the_o desire_n of_o rest_n move_v man_n to_o motion_n so_o the_o longing_n after_o the_o light_n agitate_v the_o eternal_a matrix_fw-la of_o the_o first_o principle_n to_o a_o constant_a employ_v the_o four_o property_n of_o it_o that_o they_o may_v enter_v into_o the_o light_n whereby_o they_o become_v know_v which_o else_o will_v be_v a_o eternal_a stillness_n 2._o thus_o a_o violent_a suffocate_a rub_v or_o break_v cause_v a_o extend_v in_o some_o body_n a_o impress_v in_o other_o a_o discontinuance_n of_o part_n in_o other_o and_o extract_v heat_n fire_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o light_n out_o of_o cold_a moist_a and_o compact_a body_n to_o this_o be_v refer_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o usnea_n on_o the_o skull_n of_o strangle_a person_n 3._o for_o the_o contract_n property_n interrupt_v by_o the_o attract_v depress_v to_o anguish_n and_o those_o three_o sharpen_v themselves_o into_o a_o four_o viz._n fire_n yet_o not_o one_o nor_o all_o of_o these_o be_v know_v to_o themselves_o but_o remain_v captive_a in_o gross_a darkness_n till_o the_o light_n be_v enkindle_v in_o they_o as_o a_o man_n have_v all_o the_o property_n proportion_n and_o form_n of_o other_o man_n be_v still_o unknown_a to_o himself_o if_o he_o have_v no_o understanding_n for_o want_v the_o light_n and_o knowledge_n he_o be_v below_o the_o wit_n craft_n memory_n and_o docility_n of_o many_o beast_n bird_n etc._n etc._n 4._o and_o yet_o be_v worse_o if_o at_o rest_n in_o that_o dark_a state_n whereas_o the_o noble_a faculty_n irradiate_v by_o the_o light_n make_v man_n though_o naked_a rule_v over_o the_o bruit_n who_o nature_n have_v arm_v with_o defensive_a hide_n scales_n hoof_n also_o offensive_a horn_n tooth_n talon_n etc._n etc._n 5._o now_o whence_o the_o temporal_a light_n arise_v be_v evident_a to_o come_v from_o the_o eternal_a light_n as_o the_o temporal_a dark_a matrix_fw-la derive_v from_o the_o eternal_a dark_a matrix_fw-la yet_o though_o in_o the_o temporal_a matrix_fw-la mystery_n or_o chaos_n be_v potential_o all_o property_n but_o without_o ability_n of_o stir_v up_o itself_o into_o a_o flame_a lustre_n till_o the_o divine_a power_n or_o fiat_fw-la call_v up_o the_o light_n as_o jesus_n do_v lazarus_n for_o till_o then_o it_o be_v lock_v up_o as_o fire_n in_o a_o flint_n green_a stick_n or_o wet_a hay_n not_o touch_v each_o other_o 6._o nor_o can_v the_o ●ight_n till_o sever_v from_o the_o darkness_n officiate_a to_o attenuate_v and_o form_v the_o crude_a matter_n to_o be_v fruitful_a but_o be_v as_o fire_n under_o ash_n inoperative_a unactive_a wherefore_o the_o light_n be_v sever_v that_o it_o may_v as_o force_n united_n be_v be_v most_o powerful_a yet_o when_o it_o be_v sever_v and_o collect_v by_o enkindle_n the_o place_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o orb_n of_o the_o star_n it_o be_v no_o otherwise_o withdraw_v than_o as_o a_o conquer_a prince_n have_v add_v some_o province_n to_o his_o empire_n on_o his_o retire_n leave_v such_o part_n of_o his_o army_n as_o may_v cause_v continual_o due_a execution_n of_o his_o pleasure_n 7._o so_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n have_v no_o other_o entire_a separation_n than_o consist_v with_o the_o leave_v a_o competent_a portion_n of_o their_o virtue_n every_o where_o to_o effect_v by_o conjunction_n all_o needful_a operation_n it_o be_v leave_v in_o every_o of_o the_o element_n as_o we_o see_v also_o the_o element_n have_v among_o themselves_o a_o mutual_a commixture_n of_o each_o other_o property_n and_o all_o as_o have_v be_v say_v of_o they_o some_o proportion_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o light_n the_o hellish_a part_n and_o principle_n only_o except_v q._n 26._o what_o be_v the_o heaven_n create_v out_o of_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o water_n and_o what_o be_v the_o separation_n of_o the_o water_n above_o the_o firmament_n from_o the_o water_n underneath_o the_o firmament_n a._n to_o answer_v this_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o distinguish_v what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o above_o the_o midst_n and_o underneath_o for_o a_o firmament_n be_v fix_v in_o the_o midst_n between_o the_o water_n above_o and_o those_o underneath_o if_o above_o be_v mean_v above_o the_o middle_a region_n or_o star_n then_o beneath_o may_v be_v on_o or_o in_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o midst_n must_v be_v a_o space_n or_o local_a distance_n 1._o but_o first_o god_n be_v every_o where_o heaven_n be_v also_o in_o the_o world_n though_o this_o world_n be_v not_o in_o heaven_n the_o above_o and_o beneath_o therefore_o must_v be_v otherwise_o understand_v than_o local_o 2._o where_o a_o hourglass_n be_v measure_v of_o time_n eternity_n be_v also_o in_o every_o minute_n of_o it_o yet_o be_v so_o above_o as_o incomprehensible_a to_o time_n 3._o the_o new_a man_n be_v above_o yet_o so_o with_o and_o in_o the_o old_a as_o to_o rule_v and_o act_n it_o and_o so_o divide_v from_o the_o old_a as_o to_o be_v incomprehensible_a to_o it_o 4._o we_o find_v a_o water_n call_v live_v water_n which_o who_o drink_v it_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o to_o eternal_a life_n this_o be_v also_o the_o water_n of_o regeneration_n except_o you_o be_v bear_v of_o water_n etc._n etc._n these_o water_n none_o doubt_v be_v those_o above_o yet_o must_v be_v drink_v where_o the_o divine_a life_n be_v be_v the_o true_a eternal_a life_n and_o of_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v cleanse_v 5._o there_o be_v a_o divine_a love_n and_o there_o be_v a_o outward_a love_n or_o lust_n they_o be_v one_o from_o above_o the_o other_o beneath_o yet_o not_o sever_v by_o place_n but_o by_o a_o fix_a firmamament_n gulf_n or_o principle_n and_o if_o they_o be_v as_o like_o each_o other_o as_o true_a and_o false_a light_n or_o as_o tin_n and_o silver_n yet_o come_v of_o different_a property_n be_v uncompoundable_a as_o silver_n and_o tin_n incorporate_v and_o sowder_n not_o 6._o thus_o the_o water_n which_o be_v above_o the_o firmament_n be_v holy_a pure_a heavenly_a those_o underneath_o be_v our_o mortal_a water_n wherein_o be_v the_o wrath_n yet_o wherein_o also_o may_v the_o holy_a water_n which_o be_v above_o penetrate_v as_o heaven_n do_v this_o world_n for_o the_o outward_a water_n can_v subsist_v and_o unite_v with_o it_o or_o comprehend_v it_o as_o neither_o can_v this_o world_n be_v in_o unite_v with_o or_o comprehend_v the_o holy_a heaven_n therefore_o how_o near_o soever_o the_o inward_a or_o outward_a water_n be_v one_o to_o the_o other_o they_o be_v immovable_o sunder_v till_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n burn_v off_o the_o curse_n at_o the_o time_n of_o the_o separation_n 8._o and_o the_o holy_a heaven_n may_v as_o well_o be_v say_v to_o be_v create_v and_o create_v out_o of_o those_o live_a water_n as_o the_o outward_a heaven_n to_o have_v be_v create_v out_o
improper_o may_v be_v call_v a_o immortal_a death_n be_v a_o death_n to_o the_o glorious_a second_o holy_a light_a principle_n 3._o the_o soul_n be_v take_v sometime_o for_o the_o two_o first_o principle_n i_o see_v the_o soul_n of_o they_o who_o have_v be_v slay_v etc._n etc._n for_o here_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v asleep_a sometime_o rev._n it_o be_v take_v for_o the_o whole_a man._n if_o thou_o will_v make_v thy_o soul_n a_o offer_n for_o sin_n etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n jesus_n offer_v up_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n mean_v here_o by_o his_o soul_n and_o as_o be_v shadow_v by_o the_o whole_a burn_a sacrifice_n but_o in_o this_o question_n soul_n be_v restrain_v only_o to_o the_o first_o principle_n because_o other_o question_n particular_o reach_v the_o other_o two_o the_o above_o brief_a answer_n may_v here_o suffice_v because_o jacob_n behman_n so_o large_o resolve_v it_o in_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 q._n 40._o what_o be_v the_o immortal_a life_n in_o man_n viz._n the_o soul_n and_o what_o be_v the_o outward_a life_n in_o he_o a._n 1._o the_o principle_n of_o man_n immortal_a life_n be_v what_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o last_o forego_v question_n render_v it_o that_o be_v a_o life_n spring_v from_o the_o wrestle_n of_o the_o first_o four_o form_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n they_o generate_v a_o strong_a stern_a eager_a sting_n prickle_n poison_n life_n or_o bitter_a root_n which_o as_o do_v the_o gall_n in_o live_v body_n strike_v up_o or_o enkindle_v life_n 2._o this_o be_v root_v in_o the_o eternal_a beginning_n or_o from_o the_o eternal_a abyss_n of_o the_o father_n property_n can_v never_o find_v end_n or_o limit_v of_o race_n but_o either_o be_v according_a to_o the_o fountain_n and_o essence_n of_o its_o own_o nature_n dark_a rage_a and_o fierce_a for_o ever_o or_o in_o the_o holy_a principle_n of_o love_n in_o the_o light_a world_n happy_a for_o ever_o 3._o it_o must_v now_o be_v tell_v what_o the_o outward_a life_n of_o this_o world_n in_o man_n be_v and_o must_v be_v sad_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v earthy_a and_o sensual_a here_o be_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o pride_n of_o life_n so_o that_o it_o may_v be_v say_v shut_v the_o ●ive_a window_n that_o our_o house_n may_v be_v true_o light_a within_o 4._o the_o beast_n live_v as_o man_n do_v have_v all_o the_o five_o sense_n as_o he_o in_o some_o of_o they_o more_o sharp_a also_o some_o of_o they_o extend_v the_o thread_n of_o their_o time_n to_o great_a measure_n be_v general_o more_o exempt_a from_o sickness_n whole_o privilege_v from_o careful_a perturbation_n in_o good_a measure_n without_o fear_n of_o future_a event_n or_o sorrow_n etc._n etc._n 5._o so_o that_o man_n outward_a life_n or_o three_o principle_n as_o now_o it_o be_v from_o first_o to_o last_o render_v he_o of_o all_o creature_n the_o most_o miserable_a and_o his_o restless_a strive_v to_o satiate_v the_o lust_n of_o this_o world_n spirit_n by_o wealth_n greatness_n etc._n etc._n be_v a_o additional_a sorrow_n and_o vexation_n which_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_n skilful_o mitigate_v by_o wise_a moderation_n and_o contentation_n 6._o who_o see_v not_o how_o much_o more_o grievous_a this_o pilgrimage_n and_o travel_n be_v to_o man_n than_o to_o any_o other_o creature_n because_o his_o creator_n make_v he_o for_o the_o excellent_a holy_a sweet_a paradisical_a life_n even_o as_o hell_n be_v most_o intolerable_a to_o evil_a angel_n and_o lose_a man_n who_o be_v create_v to_o be_v inhabitant_n of_o heaven_n whereas_o it_o be_v no_o woe_n to_o those_o horrible_a creature_n that_o figure_v the_o fierceness_n of_o the_o property_n for_o that_o be_v their_o life_n 7._o yet_o it_o be_v true_a the_o poor_a brute_n animal_n groan_v under_o the_o curse_n man_n subject_v they_o to_o for_o they_o shall_v have_v be_v harmless_a figure_n of_o the_o astral_a and_o elementary_a power_n 8._o to_o conclude_v the_o answer_n of_o this_o question_n let_v it_o be_v serious_o consider_v that_o if_o man_n will_v think_v to_o feed_v his_o immortal_a principle_n with_o mortal_a food_n viz._n his_o soul_n with_o this_o three_o principle_n he_o do_v as_o a_o cruel_a murtheress_n who_o to_o still_o her_o unhappy_a nurse-child_n instead_o of_o food_n amuse_n its_o eye_n with_o object_n and_o its_o ear_n with_o sound_n and_o answer_v its_o hungry_a lament_n with_o loud_a noise_n till_o she_o have_v force_v it_o to_o sleep_v who_o so_o pine_v and_o destroy_v it_o 9_o but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o true_a real_a food_n of_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v true_a not_o like_o show_n and_o sound_v which_o be_v delusive_a also_o real_a and_o substantial_a not_o a_o shadow_n which_o every_o thing_n here_o else_o be_v as_o to_o the_o soul_n this_o love_n as_o food_n generate_v its_o like_a in_o the_o soul_n and_o strengthensit_fw-la this_o love_n as_o physic_n purge_v out_o all_o other_o love_n and_o it_o reign_v and_o remain_v for_o ever_o q._n 41._o what_o be_v the_o idea_n or_o exact_v express_a reflex_n image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n wherein_o god_n work_v and_o dwell_v a._n if_o a_o volume_n be_v write_v to_o answer_v this_o question_n as_o well_o may_v be_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o importance_n of_o the_o subject_a yet_o still_o it_o will_v be_v as_o under_o lock_n and_o seal_n from_o the_o fall_v adam_n until_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o knowledge_n at_o the_o right_a door_n of_o that_o he_o lose_v by_o his_o fall_n 1._o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o resurrection_n be_v call_v babble_v by_o the_o studious_a athenian_n for_o man_n be_v dead_a to_o the_o holy_a divine_a image_n and_o in_o all_o who_o so_o abide_v the_o outward_a astral_a spirit_n and_o elementary_a body_n be_v the_o only_a bridle_n of_o suspension_n and_o mitigation_n of_o the_o hellish_a image_n or_o dark_a principle_n 2._o but_o have_v man_n no_o more_o he_o be_v in_o no_o better_a state_n than_o the_o brute_n beast_n for_o in_o the_o astral_a and_o elementary_a they_o be_v in_o common_a with_o man_n and_o in_o the_o dark_a principle_n he_o be_v one_o with_o the_o evil_a angel_n 3._o yet_o so_o exceed_v great_a and_o adorable_a be_v god_n grace_n love_n and_o pity_n that_o the_o same_o grace_n be_v like_o a_o seed_n inspoken_a into_o he_o at_o the_o fall_n which_o in_o all_o by_o who_o obedience_n be_v yield_v bear_v fruit_n to_o eternal_a life_n but_o it_o lie_v as_o dead_a in_o such_o who_o bury_v it_o under_o the_o dominion_n of_o the_o astral_a spirit_n or_o that_o choke_v it_o under_o the_o thorn_n of_o the_o elementary_a body_n 4._o and_o all_o impenitent_a rejecter_n of_o god_n regenerate_a grace_n how_o subtle_a and_o studious_o penetrate_v soever_o have_v no_o part_n nor_o lot_n in_o this_o matter_n but_o be_v absolute_a stranger_n guide_v by_o a_o unreasonable_a model_n of_o humane_a reason_n result_v from_o the_o information_n of_o the_o sense_n twist_v with_o the_o maxim_n of_o serpentine_a wisdom_n 5._o nevertheless_o the_o poor_a in_o spirit_n that_o die_v to_o its_o own_o will_n and_o lust_n have_v lively_a character_n of_o the_o idea_n of_o the_o divine_a image_n and_o birth_n for_o such_o a_o die_a enter_v the_o soul_n into_o the_o first_o resurrection_n 6._o god_n image_n be_v not_o in_o the_o earthquake_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n nor_o in_o the_o lightning_n and_o thunder_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n but_o most_o near_o in_o the_o small_a still_a voice_n of_o the_o proclaim_v his_o gracious_a merciful_a long_o suffer_v name_n for_o that_o be_v the_o second_o holy_a principle_n 7._o and_o this_o speak_a almighty_a word_n can_v be_v more_o than_o stammer_v by_o word_n no_o more_o than_o omnipotence_n can_v be_v comprehend_v by_o concret_o with_o what_o eye_n can_v a_o sinner_n behold_v the_o unexpressible_a loveliness_n of_o that_o ravish_a face_n where_o dwell_v that_o majesty_n which_o be_v the_o express_a image_n of_o the_o father_n and_o before_o who_o the_o angel_n cover_v their_o face_n i_o must_v say_v when_o a_o drop_n of_o that_o ocean_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n bless_v my_o soul_n i_o melt_v i_o stammer_v i_o be_o astonish_v lord_n what_o be_v man_n 8._o god_n exact_a image_n consist_v of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o first_o and_o three_o in_o perfect_a order_n be_v thorough_o illustrate_v by_o the_o second_o the_o mighty_a longing_n of_o the_o first_o like_o a_o hunger_n produce_v or_o beget_v the_o meek_a will_n and_o glorious_a majestic_a principle_n of_o light_n according_a to_o which_o god_n be_v call_v god_n and_o of_o the_o longing_n and_o will_n proceed_v the_o desire_v which_o be_v a_o love-spirit_n produce_v million_o and_o miriads_o to_o infinity_o of_o variety_n
contradictory_n to_o law_n and_o gospel_n faith_n and_o reason_n q._n 65._o how_o be_v the_o divide_n of_o adam_n into_o the_o wife_n or_o woman_n effect_v a._n 1._o have_v the_o part_v be_v natural_a genuine_a and_o according_a to_o the_o bless_a paradisical_a state_n it_o have_v be_v as_o voluntary_a and_o delightful_a as_o be_v the_o sun_n be_v diffuse_v its_o radiance_n or_o the_o olive_n tree_n and_o vine_n put_v forth_o their_o fruit._n 2._o but_o the_o text_n call_v it_o cast_v he_o into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n so_o as_o the_o phrase_n may_v be_v compare_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o surgeon_n about_o to_o make_v some_o deep_a incision_n which_o the_o subject_n of_o their_o skill_n will_v not_o without_o great_a impatience_n if_o awake_v permit_v 3._o and_o whereas_o moses_n say_v take_v out_o one_o of_o his_o rib_n signify_v a_o violence_n and_o force_n not_o only_o as_o before_o without_o the_o privity_n also_o not_o only_o without_o the_o consent_n and_o concurrence_n of_o adam_n but_o imply_v some_o unwillingness_n in_o he_o and_o may_v be_v compare_v to_o the_o cut_v the_o outer_a and_o inner_a bark_n of_o those_o tree_n a_o little_a above_o ground_n whence_o issue_v the_o rosin_n and_o those_o also_o yield_a frankincense_n or_o draw_v the_o blood_n of_o a_o fruitless_a vine_n for_o some_o singular_a use_n 4._o and_o the_o phrase_n of_o close_v up_o the_o flesh_n again_o signify_v there_o to_o have_v be_v a_o rend_n wound_a or_o laceration_n of_o adam_n all_o against_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o bless_a eternity_n which_o may_v be_v liken_v to_o gardener_n rend_v the_o root_n of_o flower_n or_o cleave_v with_o a_o hard_a wedge_n or_o pin_n the_o root_n of_o drowsy_a fruit-tree_n 5._o so_o that_o from_o the_o whole_a it_o be_v apparent_a that_o whereas_o adam_n be_v create_v perfect_o with_o both_o tincture_n of_o fire_n and_o light_n masculine_a and_o feminine_a in_o virgin_n modesty_n purity_n and_o chastity_n which_o appear_v in_o the_o 45th_o answer_n that_o he_o be_v to_o have_v propagate_v a_o progeny_n and_o virgin_n holy_a race_n out_o of_o himself_o be_v prove_v in_o the_o 54th_o answer_n 6._o that_o he_o do_v not_o so_o be_v apparent_a that_o therefore_o the_o woman_n be_v separate_v from_o he_o by_o a_o holy_a violence_n be_v evident_a by_o the_o above_o discourse_n and_o that_o the_o fiat_n take_v not_o only_o part_v of_o one_o part_n of_o he_o be_v prove_v by_o the_o last_o precedent_n answer_n but_o part_n of_o every_o part_n and_o it_o be_v visible_a that_o though_o the_o woman_n be_v the_o weak_a part_n which_o shall_v strong_o incline_v man_n compassionate_o to_o bear_v with_o she_o affectionate_o to_o assist_v she_o earnest_o to_o pray_v with_o and_o for_o she_o she_o be_v and_o bear_v the_o weak_a part_n of_o his_o essence_n yet_o have_v she_o every_o of_o the_o four_o first_o form_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n also_o every_o of_o the_o principle_n and_o every_o of_o the_o faculty_n power_n passion_n etc._n etc._n be_v all_o as_o true_o impart_v to_o she_o from_o adam_n as_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n to_o the_o seventy_o elder_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o eliah_n to_o elisha_n but_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v do_v be_v much_o otherwise_o be_v unknowing_o as_o to_o he_o violent_o and_o with_o notable_a penetration_n q._n 66._o why_o do_v adam_n present_o take_v his_o eve_n to_o he_o and_o say_v she_o be_v his_o flesh_n how_o can_v he_o know_v she_o a_o 1._o if_o a_o rent_n or_o cut_v divide_v the_o flesh_n of_o a_o live_a creature_n both_o part_n earnest_o will_v to_o attract_v each_o the_o other_o and_o cement_n with_o like_a reason_n do_v adam_n take_v his_o eve_n for_o while_o he_o be_v whole_a and_o marry_v to_o the_o divine_a virgin_n of_o modesty_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n he_o remain_v as_o the_o sun_n in_o a_o cloud_n not_o do_v what_o he_o be_v enable_v unto_o 1._o but_o change_v love_n for_o lust_n his_o heavenly_a dear_a modest_a love_n delight_n joy_n and_o fix_a satisfaction_n have_v now_o a_o great_a aloy_v of_o astral_a precipitancy_n fancy_n immodesty_n and_o deceivable_a seem_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o tincture_n when_o thus_o divide_v into_o two_o distinct_a person_n though_o as_o yet_o not_o thorough_o infect_v but_o have_v only_o the_o above_o aloy_v expect_v to_o find_v each_o in_o the_o other_o the_o virgin_n of_o purity_n and_o modesty_n and_o from_o that_o mistake_v the_o magical_a ardency_n introduce_v and_o belong_v to_o the_o deform_a bestial_a image_n arise_v and_o infinuate_v itself_o 3._o so_o when_o he_o but_o see_v she_o he_o say_v she_o be_v etc._n etc._n and_o straightway_o without_o interpose_v reflection_n on_o his_o former_a state_n for_o any_o thing_n appear_v he_o take_v she_o where_o be_v then_o his_o purity_n and_o virgin_n modesty_n accompany_v the_o heavenly_a man._n this_o declension_n be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o second_o adam_n be_v conceive_v without_o the_o masculine_a concurrence_n bring_v again_o the_o purity_n and_o modesty_n of_o the_o heavenly_a virgin_n the_o first_o image_n which_o adam_n have_v cause_v to_o disappear_v 4._o the_o man_n acknowledge_v she_o to_o be_v his_o flesh_n and_o bone_n and_o take_v she_o and_o they_o be_v husband_n and_o wife_n and_o posterity_n be_v tell_v their_o duty_n that_o the_o man_n leave_v father_n and_o mother_n must_v cleave_v to_o his_o wife_n and_o they_o be_v one_o flesh_n 5._o and_o the_o birth_n of_o cain_n follow_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n after_o their_o expulsion_n the_o garden_n yet_o the_o conception_n must_v precede_v with_o due_a gradation_n of_o interpose_v time_n 6._o but_o that_o the_o know_a eve_n and_o her_o conception_n be_v speak_v of_o after_o the_o expulsion_n may_v have_v this_o mystery_n as_o be_v so_o unsuitable_a to_o the_o paradisical_a state_n as_o not_o fit_a to_o be_v record_v till_o after_o their_o be_v drive_v out_o of_o the_o very_a garden_n 7._o and_o why_o may_v not_o by_o the_o conception_n the_o woman_n be_v the_o easy_a sway_v to_o a_o libidinous_a taste_v the_o forbid_a fruit_n 8._o in_o sad_a commemoration_n whereof_o the_o tyranny_n of_o woman_n lust_a so_o much_o inconvenience_v they_o as_o not_o seldom_o to_o frustrate_v the_o conception_n other_o time_n to_o destroy_v the_o form_v fruit_n other_o time_n to_o impress_v foreign_a mark_n on_o they_o and_o sometime_o the_o magical_a lust_n be_v so_o rampant_a and_o voracious_a as_o like_o a_o storm_n it_o blow_v down_o the_o abortive_a fruit_n tree_n and_o all_o 9_o and_o for_o adam_n know_v what_o and_o whence_o she_o be_v the_o cause_n be_v plain_a he_o know_v his_o god_n and_o by_o that_o knowledge_n know_v himself_o in_o the_o same_o light_n discern_v she_o for_o his_o intellect_n be_v very_o radiant_a it_o must_v be_v more_o bright_a than_o noah_n who_o though_o in_o a_o ill_a sleep_n know_v what_o every_o of_o his_o son_n have_v do_v to_o he_o whilst_o he_o so_o sleep_v which_o sleep_n of_o noah_n be_v a_o pregnant_a figure_n of_o this_o sleep_n of_o adam_n q._n 47._o what_o be_v the_o serpent_n on_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a which_o deceive_v or_o seduce_v eve_n a._n 1._o the_o less_o be_v requisite_a to_o answer_v this_o because_o the_o bless_a propounder_n in_o his_o own_o answer_n to_o this_o 8_o question_n show_v what_o the_o devil_n be_v and_o in_o his_o answer_n to_o the_o 11_o question_n say_v what_o the_o dragon_n be_v that_o strive_v with_o michael_n short_o then_o it_o little_a concern_v we_o to_o know_v whether_o the_o serpent_n that_o tempt_v eve_n be_v the_o old_a one_o form_v himself_o into_o that_o animal_n figure_n imitate_v his_o particularity_n or_o whether_o actuate_a the_o very_a creature_n to_o insinuate_v his_o design_n but_o it_o great_o concern_v we_o to_o know_v what_o the_o tempter_n or_o temptation_n be_v though_o eve_n shall_v not_o have_v know_v it_o 2._o the_o tempter_n be_v a_o will_n result_v from_o the_o central_n fire_n of_o the_o dark_a impress_a form_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n without_o enkindle_n the_o love_n fire_n of_o the_o second_o thereby_o become_v separate_a and_o break_a from_o the_o infinite_a inseparable_a unity_n into_o self-lust_n 3._o it_o therefore_o image_v itself_o into_o a_o hunger_n after_o know_v the_o multiplicity_n viz._n after_o enter_v into_o possess_v of_o or_o rather_o be_v possess_v by_o the_o divide_a property_n of_o the_o out-birth_n or_o three_o principle_n without_o enkindle_n the_o love-fire_n of_o the_o second_o thereby_o become_v separate_a and_o break_a from_o the_o infinite_a inseparable_a unity_n into_o self-lust_n 4._o it_o therefore_o image_v itself_o into_o a_o hunger_n after_o know_v the_o multiplicity_n viz._n after_o enter_v into_o possess_v of_o or_o rather_o be_v possess_v by_o the_o divide_a property_n of_o the_o out-birth_n or_o
and_o travel_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o it_o cry_v to_o god_n because_o of_o the_o rigour_n of_o their_o servitude_n as_o the_o poor_a wherever_o they_o be_v oppress_v may_v do_v assure_v themselves_o their_o cause_n be_v weigh_v 3._o in_o this_o needful_a time_n god_n appear_v to_o moses_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o first_o the_o flame_n and_o lustre_n of_o the_o second_o in_o the_o bush_n represent_v the_o three_o both_o to_o show_v they_o what_o they_o have_v lose_v and_o that_o as_o the_o fire_n can_v burn_v in_o the_o bush_n without_o consume_v it_o so_o can_v the_o first_o and_o second_o principle_n have_v well_o consist_v with_o the_o three_o have_v the_o due_a order_n be_v keep_v 4._o for_o when_o the_o harmony_n be_v preserve_v the_o first_o with_o its_o four_o property_n be_v as_o a_o root_n to_o the_o whole_a the_o second_o as_o a_o life_n to_o the_o root_n and_o the_o whole_a the_o three_o a_o fruit_n or_o virtue_n of_o and_o in_o the_o whole_a 5._o whereas_o in_o the_o severation_n and_o disorder_n the_o first_o be_v a_o fire_n to_o the_o whole_a the_o second_o only_a as_o a_o incomprehensible_a unknown_a life_n and_o witness_n and_o the_o three_o a_o life_n of_o vexation_n sorrow_n and_o pain_n and_o load_v with_o the_o curse_n 6._o therefore_o be_v it_o the_o lord_n appear_v in_o the_o idea_n of_o the_o two_o first_o principle_n and_o so_o appear_v sanctify_v the_o three_o which_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o command_n that_o moses_n shall_v put_v off_o his_o shoe_n because_o the_o place_n be_v holy_a ground_n 7._o by_o the_o first_o principle_n be_v signify_v the_o lord_n jealousy_n and_o zeal_n and_o by_o the_o second_o his_o merciful_a love_n and_o pity_n therefore_o be_v this_o figure_n as_o be_v many_o other_o repeat_v over_o a_o thousand_o time_n from_o age_n to_o age_n on_o and_o towards_o the_o soul_n of_o all_o god_n ransom_v and_o redeem_a one_o q._n 96._o from_o or_o out_o of_o what_o power_n do_v moses_n do_v his_o work_n of_o wonder_n before_o pharaoh_n a._n 1._o the_o apostle_n say_v i_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n that_o strengthen_v i_o but_o to_o show_v what_o power_n enable_v moses_n to_o do_v his_o wonder_n it_o must_v be_v know_v whither_o go_v the_o groan_n and_o complaint_n of_o the_o oppress_v it_o be_v answer_v into_o the_o principle_n of_o god_n severe_a justice_n such_o time_n as_o wicked_a oppressor_n destroy_v and_o devour_v wicked_a man_n like_o themselves_o 2._o but_o when_o cruel_a beast_n grind_v and_o hunt_v the_o lord_n flock_n who_o be_v not_o of_o their_o game_n though_o they_o also_o have_v the_o beast_n hide_v on_o they_o but_o return_v good_a for_o evil_a pray_v for_o their_o persecutor_n this_o pass_v into_o the_o principle_n of_o fierceness_n with_o respect_n to_o the_o enemy_n but_o the_o holy_a world_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n and_o compassion_n be_v strong_o press_v upon_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o wrong_a child_n 3._o and_o unless_o the_o oppressor_n enter_v into_o the_o grace_n principle_n by_o humble_a earnest_a repentance_n all_o his_o work_n word_n thought_n and_o every_o their_o aggravation_n go_v into_o a_o substance_n and_o be_v treasure_v up_o for_o god_n judgement_n and_o then_o those_o that_o sow_v the_o wind_n shall_v reap_v the_o whirlwind_n 4._o and_o from_o the_o holy_a world_n be_v it_o say_v i_o have_v see_v i_o have_v see_v the_o affliction_n etc._n etc._n i_o have_v hear_v etc._n etc._n and_o be_o come_v down_o so_o that_o moses_n ability_n lie_v in_o the_o abyss_n of_o god_n power_n and_o holiness_n that_o be_v in_o both_o first_o and_o second_o principle_n 5._o for_o whereas_o the_o avarice_n haughtiness_n envy_n and_o cruelty_n of_o the_o driver_n go_v into_o the_o treasure_n of_o god_n wrath_n so_o the_o patience_n of_o the_o lord_n family_n go_v into_o the_o treasure_n of_o god_n infinite_a love-principle_n and_o holiness_n as_o we_o therefore_o reap_v wheat_n or_o cockle_n whence_o we_o sow_v they_o so_o be_v it_o here_o thus_o moses_n have_v power_n out_o of_o his_o first_o principle_n of_o awaken_v zeal_n to_o muster_n the_o fierce_a quality_n in_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o bring_v they_o like_o a_o victorious_a army_n upon_o egypt_n and_o out_o of_o the_o treasure_n of_o divine_a grace_n to_o visit_v secure_a and_o exempt_a g●shen_n 6._o yet_o god_n be_v but_o only_o one_o thus_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o fragrant_a herb_n and_o the_o fume_n of_o foetid_v weed_n different_o ascend_v from_o one_o fire_n wherein_o they_o be_v burn_v 7._o be_v it_o occasional_o ask_v whence_o be_v the_o power_n the_o magician_n do_v their_o wonder_n by_o it_o be_v answer_v it_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o divide_a property_n and_o power_n of_o the_o speak_v form_v word_n or_o out-birth_n which_o the_o ancient_n be_v skill_a in_o yet_o be_v they_o impotent_a when_o in_o competition_n with_o the_o might_n moses_n exert_v for_o his_o be_v the_o speak_n form_v holy_a power_n whereof_o they_o be_v a_o figure_n and_o representation_n 8._o but_o our_o modern_a pretender_n to_o wisdom_n in_o nature_n be_v man_n of_o word_n have_v neither_o divine_a substance_n as_o be_v in_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n nor_o true_a knowledge_n of_o the_o figure_n or_o form_v outward_a power_n as_o have_v the_o ancient_n but_o pretend_v divinity_n to_o umbrage_n their_o shallowness_n do_v call_v god_n power_n in_o the_o out-birth_n diabolical_a and_o pretend_v philosophy_n fill_v their_o school_n and_o book_n with_o a_o empty_a sound_n of_o vain_a word_n fictitious_a and_o fabulous_a neither_o know_v what_o they_o say_v nor_o whereof_o they_o affirm_v first_o coin_n feign_v word_n then_o contend_v about_o their_o etymology_n thus_o fight_v with_o a_o shadow_n themselves_o give_v be_v to_o instead_o of_o seek_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o holy_a tongue_n whence_o we_o depart_v by_o our_o confusion_n at_o babel_n q._n 97._o what_o figure_n be_v the_o departure_n or_o bring_v forth_o of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n a._n 1._o man_n exchange_v paradise_n for_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o substance_n for_o the_o figure_n or_o obscure_a representation_n and_o thereby_o his_o till_o then_o immortal_a body_n become_v by_o the_o contagion_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o like_o the_o beast_n a_o accident_n no_o long_o a_o substance_n whereunto_o be_v add_v a_o curse_n that_o by_o toil_n and_o sweat_n he_o shall_v gather_v his_o sustenance_n out_o of_o the_o barren_a earth_n which_o himself_o be_v near_o come_v to_o be_v 2._o a_o taste_n and_o earnest_a figure_n whereof_o be_v israel_n who_o male_n be_v either_o to_o be_v drown_v as_o soon_o as_o bear_v or_o vassal_n as_o long_o as_o they_o live_v which_o yet_o be_v but_o a_o figure_n of_o the_o best_a life_n man_n have_v in_o this_o world_n compare_v with_o that_o we_o depart_v from_o and_o whereof_o solomon_n write_v his_o black_a and_o pale_a character_n that_o it_o be_v altogether_o vanity_n and_o vanity_n of_o vanity_n vexation_n of_o spirit_n and_o sore_a travel_n 3._o and_o whereas_o god_n tell_v abraham_n his_o seed_n shall_v be_v in_o bondage_n 400_o year_n it_o be_v a_o figure_n that_o all_o poor_a mankind_n undergo_v the_o servitude_n of_o the_o four_o form_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o the_o four_o divide_a element_n 4._o and_o now_o the_o figure_n of_o their_o departure_n out_o of_o egypt_n stand_v thus_o as_o man_n by_o fall_v into_o the_o three_o principle_n stand_v with_o his_o astral_a man_n in_o the_o four_o element_n and_o his_o soul_n in_o the_o four_o form_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n which_o either_o murder_a they_o at_o first_o fall_v to_o they_o or_o keep_v in_o rigorous_a vassalage_n till_o lay_v off_o the_o body_n 5._o out_o of_o which_o a_o series_n of_o miracle_n only_o can_v deliver_v so_o man_n can_v no_o more_o ransom_n or_o deliver_v himself_o than_o these_o poor_a oppress_v one_o can_v by_v their_o own_o power_n call_v down_o the_o ten_o plague_n guide_v their_o way_n and_o divide_v the_o sea_n and_o jordan_n 6._o and_o the_o spoil_v the_o egyptian_n by_o borrow_v and_o bring_v away_o their_o jewel_n show_v that_o god_n child_n shall_v carry_v out_o of_o the_o place_n of_o their_o captivity_n under_o the_o first_o and_o three_o principle_n a_o soul_n and_o spirit_n whole_o resign_v to_o god_n signify_v by_o the_o jewel_n of_o gold_n and_o the_o quintessence_n or_o divine_a tincture_n of_o the_o humanity_n signify_v by_o jewel_n of_o silver_n the_o seven_o or_o l●●ar_a property_n 7._o and_o that_o moses_n the_o son_n of_o amram_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n one_o of_o their_o brother_n shall_v be_v their_o deliverer_n have_v this_o signification_n that_o god_n raise_v up_o in_o man_n a_o prophet_n of_o his_o brethren_n
and_o why_o must_v his_o ●ide_v be_v open_v with_o a_o spear_n out_o of_o which_o blood_n and_o water_n run_v how_o do_v these_o signify_v in_o the_o figure_n a._n 1._o christ_n be_v nail_v to_o the_o cross_n a_o plant_n or_o product_v of_o the_o three_o principle_n show_v we_o how_o we_o be_v fix_v to_o the_o load_v burdensome_a part_n of_o that_o principle_n whence_o we_o can_v disengage_v or_o free_v ourselves_o though_o be_v overladen_a therewith_o we_o shall_v great_o desire_v it_o but_o must_v patient_o wait_v the_o whole_a time_n of_o our_o life_n till_o god_n shall_v do_v it_o 2._o and_o as_o christ_n refuse_v not_o his_o cross_n no_o not_o the_o carry_v it_o though_o the_o burden_n exceed_v the_o strength_n of_o his_o afflict_a wound_a body_n for_o that_o one_o be_v compel_v to_o help_v he_o to_o bear_v it_o thus_o neither_o shall_v fall_v man_n refuse_v his_o own_o nor_o help_v to_o bear_v another_o burden_n 3._o and_o as_o christ_n refuse_v neither_o to_o be_v nail_v to_o it_o nor_o do_v remove_v his_o bless_a body_n from_o it_o but_o thereon_o meek_o pour_v out_o his_o very_a soul_n and_o breathe_v out_o his_o spirit_n and_o be_v take_v off_o by_o other_o so_o will_v the_o regenerate_a man_n spend_v and_o be_v spend_v for_o his_o god_n 4._o and_o as_o out_o of_o adam_n side_n be_v rend_v open_a go_v out_o a_o female_a property_n which_o wound_n otherwise_o incurable_a be_v repair_v by_o the_o pierce_a jesus_n holy_a innocent_a side_n because_o as_o the_o separate_n the_o female_a from_o the_o male_a property_n introduce_v so_o great_a a_o evil_a the_o consequence_n whereof_o be_v defilement_n misery_n lamentation_n and_o wo._n 5._o so_o the_o pierce_a the_o lord_n side_n be_v the_o open_v the_o divine_a fountain_n whence_o issue_v blood_n and_o water_n that_o be_v the_o virgin_n tincture_n of_o soul_n and_o spirit_n the_o holy_a fire_n and_o light_n the_o first_o and_o second_o principle_n in_o inseparable_a harmony_n which_o introduce_v that_o good_a viz._n the_o bring_v forth_o righteousness_n salvation_n and_o sacred_a love_n wherein_o consist_v the_o pure_a heavenly_a virgin_n image_n that_o out_o of_o which_o adam_n depart_v and_o die_v or_o disappear_v to_o he_o the_o bride_n of_o christ_n and_o joy_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o eternal_a world_n and_o general_n assembly_n and_o church_n of_o the_o first-born_a q._n 123._o why_o must_v christ_n be_v reproach_v on_o the_o cross_n a._n 1._o one_o account_v it_o the_o compliment_n of_o misery_n when_o a_o captive_a in_o much_o torment_n beg●d_v his_o severe_a governess_n who_o slave_n he_o be_v in_o old_a rome_n for_o ease_n or_o some_o mitigation_n who_o be_v so_o whole_o regardless_o as_o to_o be_v all_o the_o while_n paint_v her_o face_n a_o scene_n calculate_v very_o fit_o to_o the_o present_a mother_n of_o harlot_n in_o rome_n antichristian_a 2._o but_o what_o be_v the_o anguish_n and_o torture_v all_o creature_n be_v capable_a of_o if_o compare_v with_o this_o supper_n abundant_a grief_n sorrow_n and_o load_n the_o weight_n of_o a_o world_n of_o sin_n press_v our_o lord_n with_o to_o all_o which_o that_o no_o part_n may_v be_v exempt_v be_v add_v that_o his_o bless_a eye_n where_o love_n and_o mercy_n sit_v triumphant_a and_o his_o prayer-hearing_a ear_n must_v see_v the_o scornful_a gesture_n of_o profane_a head_n wag_v at_o he_o in_o scorn_n not_o bow_v to_o worship_v he_o and_o hear_v the_o taunt_n of_o vile_a and_o blasphemous_a spectator_n the_o very_a passer_n by_o and_o a_o thierry_n under_o execution_n join_v to_o aggravate_v it_o so_o be_v the_o 53_o of_o isaiah_n fulfil_v in_o the_o 27_o matthew_n 3._o and_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v be_v not_o the_o cup_n bitter_a enough_o till_o cruel_a mock_n be_v wring_v into_o it_o but_o thus_o it_o be_v that_o as_o adam_n by_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o innocence_n purity_n and_o brightness_n fall_v into_o guilt_n filthiness_n and_o scorn_n reproach_v by_o the_o devil_n by_o the_o first_o and_o three_o principle_n by_o the_o in_o of_o cain_n his_o own_a and_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o sinful_a posterity_n by_o every_o essence_n whence_o he_o fall_v and_o every_o separate_a unclean_a property_n into_o which_o he_o fall_v all_o this_o do_v he_o who_o hide_v not_o his_o face_n from_o shame_n and_o spit_n receive_v as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v his_o own_o due_a and_o his_o own_o procurement_n 4._o and_o into_o this_o shame_n mock_v and_o reproach_n must_v every_o child_n of_o the_o regeneration_n submissive_o enter_v and_o account_v it_o their_o peculiar_a privilege_n to_o suffer_v their_o own_o shame_n by_o the_o lord_n designation_n we_o suffer_v righteous_o yet_o the_o lord_n call_v it_o a_o suffering_n for_o he_o 5._o his_o reproach_n be_v moses_n riches_n and_o the_o apostle_n joy_n his_o chain_n be_v all_o pure_a gold_n but_o all_o the_o lord_n child_n must_v remember_v that_o their_o cross_n be_v full_o as_o long_o as_o themselves_o be_v the_o principle_n into_o which_o they_o fall_v and_o that_o they_o be_v nail_v to_o it_o but_o though_o the_o lord_n crown_n be_v thorn_n there_o be_v at_o the_o end_n of_o our_o light_n and_o momentary_a affliction_n and_o cross_n a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n come_v by_o the_o mere_a free_a gift_n of_o gracious_a love_n q._n 124._o whether_o be_v also_o the_o divine_a power_n in_o the_o blood_n which_o christ_n shed_v or_o pour_v into_o the_o earth_n q._n 125._o why_o do_v the_o earth_n tremble_v when_o christ_n bung_n on_o the_o cross_n a._n the_o latter_a of_o these_o question_n depend_v on_o the_o open_n of_o the_o former_a so_o that_o one_o answer_n will_v suffice_v to_o both_o 1._o the_o whole_a scope_n of_o the_o gospel_n teach_v we_o that_o christ_n be_v true_o god_n and_o true_o man_n for_o that_o the_o deity_n gracious_o unite_v itself_o to_o the_o humanity_n in_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 2._o we_o be_v also_o to_o know_v that_o though_o god_n may_v be_v distinguish_v as_o into_o three_o yet_o not_o at_o all_o divide_a see_v therefore_o that_o god_n assume_v the_o humanity_n and_o become_v man_n we_o may_v not_o after_o that_o unity_n divide_v he_o from_o that_o humanity_n which_o he_o unite_v himself_o with_o though_o we_o distinguish_v the_o deity_n from_o the_o humanity_n leave_v we_o seem_v to_o divide_v he_o from_o himself_o what_o therefore_o god_n have_v join_v together_o let_v no_o man_n put_v asunder_o 3._o by_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n he_o himself_o who_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o become_v a_o god-man_n in_o a_o inseparable_a indissoluble_a union_n and_o a_o little_a to_o disgress_v the_o human_a nature_n of_o we_o poor_a man_n be_v so_o strong_o ally_v espouse_a or_o betroth_v and_o adopt_v by_o the_o same_o incarnation_n that_o it_o be_v most_o stupendous_a admirable_a and_o ravish_a how_o can_v a_o poor_a earthen_a vessel_n bear_v the_o serious_a contemplate_v of_o it_o 4._o for_o be_v man_n sensible_a how_o near_a god_n be_v to_o we_o who_o as_o of_o ourselves_o be_v wretchedness_n and_o vanity_n in_o the_o abstract_n it_o must_v be_v with_o the_o regenerate_a child_n as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o woman_n depart_v quick_o from_o the_o sepulchre_n with_o fear_n and_o great_a joy_n and_o with_o other_o as_o with_o the_o soldier_n they_o will_v be_v as_o dead_a men._n 5._o but_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v a_o eclipse_n to_o the_o prospect_n of_o the_o soul_n awaken_v by_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n and_o a_o allay_n to_o their_o holy_a affect_a meditation_n and_o be_v also_o a_o mitigation_n and_o flatter_a gild_a dream_n to_o the_o willing_o delude_v captive_n 6._o and_o now_o to_o step_v back_o to_o our_o work_n we_o must_v say_v that_o the_o humane_a soul_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v of_o divine_a conception_n be_v inseparable_a from_o his_o deity_n therefore_o the_o blood_n he_o shed_v for_o we_o sinner_n have_v divine_a power_n in_o it_o for_o that_o soul_n masculine_a seed_n be_v out_o of_o the_o fountain_n spirit_n pure_a before_o god_n as_o of_o the_o eternal_a divine_a substance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 7._o and_o as_o fire_n kindle_v combustible_a matter_n so_o be_v the_o feminine_a seed_n he_o receive_v from_o the_o virgin_n mary_n which_o be_v also_o our_o soul_n according_a to_o which_o he_o be_v our_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o our_o brother_n unite_a and_o incorporate_v with_o the_o divine_a substance_n ma●ing_v one_o heavenly_a humanity_n in_o a_o indissoluble_a band._n 8._o thus_o as_o a_o child_n receive_v a_o soul_n from_o the_o soul_n of_o father_n and_o mother_n so_o this_o heavenly_a humane_a soul_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n dwell_v in_o his_o holy_a precious_a blood_n be_v one_o and_o but_o one_o receive_v from_o the_o holy_a
t●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 ●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 4●_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 the_o first_o dark_a hellish_a impression_n 4._o as_o antichrist_n also_o who_o forerunner_n and_o antitype_n these_o be_v have_v do_v and_o still_o do_v therefore_o to_o distinguish_v a_o resolve_a harden_a persecutor_n from_o the_o creature_o devil_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v do_v that_o the_o persecute_v man_n have_v on_o he_o the_o bestial_a part_n of_o the_o out-birth_n for_o mitigation_n which_o be_v a_o door_n through_o which_o it_o be_v possible_a grace_n may_v enter_v unless_o the_o impardonable_a sin_n have_v judicial_o whole_o shut_v he_o up_o 5._o but_o the_o mitigate_a three_o principle_n except_v viz._n the_o worst_a part_n of_o it_o the_o antichristian_a spirited-man_n have_v shut_v out_o the_o second_o principle_n the_o evil_a angel_n and_o he_o be_v in_o one_o and_o the_o selfsame_a principle_n 6._o it_o be_v also_o certain_a that_o the_o antichrist_n sometime_o call_v the_o whore_n sometime_o babylon_n sometime_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n and_o man_n of_o sin_n be_v as_o such_o incurable_a and_o irrecoverable_a for_o it_o be_v a_o enmity_n against_o love_n and_o meekness_n the_o art_n of_o physic_n give_v that_o disease_n for_o incurable_a which_o be_v ground_v on_o the_o constitution_n the_o disease_n of_o antichrist_n be_v such_o and_o therefore_o incurable_a for_o he_o be_v compose_v of_o the_o enmity_n of_o the_o four_o form_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o be_v enmity_n in_o the_o abstract_n against_o the_o divine_a kingdom_n of_o humility_n meekness_n love_n peace_n and_o divine_a light_n and_o joy_n q._n 129._o what_o be_v christ_n go_n to_o hell_n where_o he_o overcome_v death_n and_o the_o devil_n a._n 1._o great_a be_v man_n misery_n on_o earth_n by_o reason_n of_o wilful_a blindness_n when_o we_o hear_v of_o christ_n go_v to_o hell_n or_o overcome_a death_n and_o the_o devil_n there_o we_o blind_o grope_v with_o our_o conceit_n imagine_v in_o our_o reason_n a_o local_a motion_n to_o a_o place_n far_o off_o but_o that_o it_o may_v be_v plain_o tell_v what_o christ_n go_v to_o hell_n be_v it_o must_v first_o be_v orderly_o say_v 1._o what_o hell_n be_v and_o where_o which_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o 17_o 1._o answer_v the_o 19_o 20_o 21_o 22_o 23_o verse_n 2._o what_o the_o conquer_a captain_n christ_n be_v 2._o that_o vanquish_v all_o the_o devil_n every_o where_o it_o be_v answer_v it_o be_v christ_n as_o he_o have_v make_v himself_o a_o creature_n for_o his_o body_n as_o a_o creature_n be_v the_o whole_a holy_a pure_a element_n which_o comprise_v this_o whole_a world_n the_o holy_a body_n have_v heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n which_o feed_v the_o faithful_a soul_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n 2._o an●_n though_o it_o comprise_v this_o world_n heaven_n paradise_n and_o the_o angelical_a world_n yet_o be_v a_o creature_n but_o such_o a_o creature_n as_o can_v be_v every_o where_o in_o the_o deity_n for_o unto_o this_o creature_n of_o heavenly_a substantiality_n have_v the_o almighty_a son_n of_o god_n espouse_v himself_o as_o a_o body_n to_o remain_v in_o eternity_n as_o in_o the_o time_n the_o sun_n do_v unto_o the_o moon_n as_o in_o his_o own_o body_n in_o every_o part_n of_o which_o body_n the_o trinity_n be_v always_o manifest_a objection_n 3._o but_o this_o cross_v the_o receive_a divinity_n which_o assign_v ubiquity_n to_o be_v the_o peculiar_a distinction_n of_o the_o creator_n from_o the_o creature_n also_o a_o impose_v upon_o the_o sense_n that_o one_o creature_n be_v at_o london_n and_o at_o quinsay_v at_o the_o same_o moment_n of_o time_n a_o thing_n deny_v to_o be_v in_o the_o sphere_n of_o a_o angel_n who_o wing_n be_v only_a illustration_n of_o his_o almost_o instantaneous_a local_a motion_n imply_v he_o can_v be_v in_o two_o place_n at_o once_o answer_v 4._o the_o least_o divisible_a body_n require_v place_n and_o space_n and_o magnitude_n be_v the_o unite_n of_o two_o or_o more_o divisibles_n 1._o my_o foot_n be_v not_o where_o my_o head_n be_v but_o i_o 1._o be_o where_o either_o of_o they_o be_v 2._o if_o my_o head_n only_o be_v in_o the_o air_n my_o body_n only_o in_o 2._o the_o water_n my_o foot_n only_o in_o the_o earth_n under_o water_n yet_o i_o be_o in_o every_o of_o these_o at_o once_o 3._o my_o hand_n be_v at_o the_o he●m_n my_o eye_n on_o the_o star_n my_o heart_n with_o my_o god_n 3._o then_o be_o i_o at_o once_o in_o two_o world_n 4._o again_o my_o elementary_a and_o sensual_a man_n 4._o be_v in_o pain_n my_o siderial_a man_n in_o care_n the_o unmortified_a property_n of_o my_o eternal_a first_o principle_n or_o old_a man_n or_o root_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o much_o stubbornness_n anxiety_n and_o frowardness_n my_o regenerate_a new_a man_n or_o humble_a meekened_a spirit_n be_v rejoice_v under_o the_o cross_n in_o hope_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n yet_o be_o i_o but_o one_o little_a poor_a creature_n though_o i_o be_o at_o once_o in_o one_o visible_a and_o three_o invisible_a world_n 5._o now_o though_o what_o the_o new_a man_n see_v or_o feel_v have_v or_o hope_n for_o meet_v with_o resistance_n in_o the_o unmortified_a part_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n or_o earthy_a vessel_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o so_o in_o divine_a body_n of_o angel_n or_o perfect_v spirit_n who_o all_o by_o prevalence_n of_o their_o consonance_n and_o uninterrupted_a holy_a will_v have_v their_o heterogeneous_a part_n swallow_v up_o by_o their_o lustrous_a harmony_n 6._o all_o these_o thing_n penetrate_v and_o ponder_v shall_v our_o straighten_a soul_n confine_v the_o immense_a heavenly_a humanity_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o become_a man_n or_o incarnation_n wherein_o he_o assume_v our_o darken_a soul_n unite_n they_o with_o the_o divine_a virgin_n of_o wisdom_n as_o one_o creature_n in_o himself_o do_v not_o straiten_v lessen_v
excite_v by_o earnest_a love_n be_v successful_a passionate_o to_o enkindle_v divine_a light_n in_o such_o proportion_n of_o speed_n as_o the_o heat_n be_v in_o degree_n for_o great_a divine_a fervour_n have_v anguish_n for_o its_o root_n have_v always_o according_a to_o its_o own_o nature_n eminent_a light_n and_o glory_n for_o its_o fruit._n 2._o more_o particular_o 4._o to_o show_v his_o immediate_a care_n of_o the_o feeble_a as_o tender_a 4_o mother_n do_v to_o their_o weak_a child_n so_o here_o to_o a_o woman_n 5._o to_o demonstrate_v 5._o his_o gracious_a condescension_n to_o the_o separate_a image_n of_o the_o humanity_n divide_v from_o adam_n and_o first_o in_o the_o transgression_n like_v to_o the_o say_n tell_v my_o disciple_n and_o peter_n who_o have_v so_o late_o deny_v he_o that_o it_o be_v as_o the_o se●ting_n of_o a_o dislocate_v joint_n 6._o to_o try_v the_o faith_n of_o his_o most_o eminent_a follower_n who_o shall_v first_o only_o hear_v 6._o of_o this_o glorious_a resurrection_n once_o and_o again_o by_o the_o word_n of_o other_o than_o after_o the_o sense_n of_o hear_v follow_v their_o see_v he_o then_o touch_v then_o taste_v by_o their_o intellect_n his_o heavenly_a teach_v then_o participate_v of_o the_o spirit_n by_o his_o breathe_n on_o they_o thus_o become_v they_o witness_n not_o only_o of_o christ_n swallow_v up_o death_n by_o victory_n by_o gradual_a assurance_n past_o all_o shadow_n of_o doubt_n but_o also_o be_v witness_n against_o themselves_o of_o their_o own_o diffidence_n till_o their_o faith_n be_v enforce_v to_o act_v its_o office_n by_o mediation_n of_o all_o the_o sense_n q._n 138._o why_o do_v christ_n after_o his_o resurrection_n eat_v of_o the_o broil_a fish_n with_o his_o disciple_n and_o enter_v in_o unto_o they_o through_o a_o shut_a door_n and_o teach_v they_o a._n 1._o the_o text_n say_v they_o give_v he_o a_o piece_n of_o broil_a fish_n and_o a_o honey_n comb_n and_o he_o do_v eat_v the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o question_n may_v seem_v curious_a as_o well_o as_o obscure_v but_o it_o must_v be_v note_v that_o all_o thing_n god_n discover_v be_v not_o alike_o plain_a but_o must_v be_v seek_v out_o by_o diligent_a search_n compare_v and_o infer_v as_o among_o many_o the_o offering_n strange_a fire_n be_v not_o forbid_v but_o god_n consume_v the_o sacrifice_n by_o his_o own_o fire_n do_v by_o consequence_n forbid_v the_o other_o the_o error_n herein_o cost_v nadab_n and_o abihu_n their_o life_n the_o carry_v the_o ark_n on_o a_o cart_n be_v not_o forbid_v but_o david_n not_o consider_v and_o infer_v a_o prohibition_n of_o that_o by_o the_o direction_n for_o carry_v it_o on_o the_o priest_n shoulder_n cost_n uzzah_n his_o life_n 2._o and_o now_o here_o the_o lord_n after_o his_o resurrection_n eat_v broil_v fish_n and_o hony-comb_n as_o before_o he_o twice_o feed_v the_o multitude_n with_o fish_n by_o miracle_n we_o may_v not_o think_v the_o eat_v of_o fish_n insignificant_a and_o that_o again_o have_v wrought_v the_o miracle_n of_o the_o great_a draught_n of_o fish_n after_o the_o resurrection_n their_o dinner_n be_v fish_n all_o which_o have_v a_o double_a signification_n 1._o 3._o more_o general_a that_o as_o adam_n fall_n have_v lay_v the_o creation_n under_o universal_a disorder_n such_o as_o be_v most_o apt_o represent_v by_o the_o confuse_a trouble_a ●ea_n and_o all_o his_o posterity_n by_o fish_n one_o devour_v the_o other_o as_o say_v the_o lord_n on_o this_o allusion_n to_o his_o disciple_n i_o will_v make_v you_o fisher_n of_o man_n in_o this_o sense_n concern_v the_o new_a heaven_n etc._n etc._n viz._n at_o the_o reduce_n to_o paradisical_a order_n it_o be_v write_v there_o be_v no_o 1._o more_o sea_n 2._o 4_o more_n particular_o whereas_o fish_n be_v never_o use_v in_o sacrifice_n and_o honey_n direct_o forbid_v to_o be_v in_o any_o offer_n to_o the_o lord_n by_o fire_n this_o with_o rend_v the_o veil_n of_o the_o temple_n be_v to_o show_v the_o jew_n the_o time_n of_o their_o sacrifice_n be_v finish_v but_o man_n signify_v by_o fish_n be_v in_o a_o more_o excellent_a way_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n like_o a_o drag_v net_n to_o catch_v they_o but_o their_o not_o consider_v this_o their_o gracious_a visitation_n and_o persist_v in_o their_o obstinate_a sacrifice_v and_o wilful_a ignorance_n of_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o time_n cost_v not_o the_o life_n of_o a_o nadab_n and_o abi●u_n or_o uzza_n but_o those_o of_o priest_n and_o people_n city_n and_o nation_n desolation_n of_o jerusalem_n and_o zion_n temple_n and_o altar_n and_o suppression_n of_o their_o suppose_a offspring_n for_o so_o many_o century_n to_o this_o very_a day_n 5._o now_o as_o his_o eat_v be_v paradifical_a in_o the_o mouth_n only_o so_o his_o enter_v the_o door_n be_v shut_v be_v his_o be_v now_o only_o in_o the_o divine_a principle_n not_o to_o be_v shut_v out_o for_o the_o world_n be_v as_o nothing_o before_o he_o the_o condensation_n fierce_a attraction_n strong_a constringency_n be_v all_o open_a highway_n to_o his_o omnipotence_n for_o his_o conquest_n be_v over_o hell_n and_o he_o go_v into_o all_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n as_o well_o as_o the_o three_o all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v his_o for_o ever_o q._n 139._o why_o do_v not_o christ_n after_o his_o resurrection_n she●_n himself_o to_o every_o one_o but_o to_o some_o only_o a._n 1._o 1._o by_o every_o one_o must_v be_v intend_v 1._o every_o of_o those_o in_o jerusalem_n or_o 1._o 2._o every_o of_o the_o lord_n disciple_n 1._o but_o so_o to_o have_v do_v in_o the_o large_a sense_n have_v 2._o be_v cross_a to_o his_o own_o inhibition_n cast_v not_o holy_a thing_n to_o dog_n nor_o pearl_n before_o swine_n 2._o it_o have_v oppose_v the_o method_n of_o his_o proceed_n with_o man_n from_o the_o time_n of_o his_o conception_n to_o his_o ascension_n 1._o his_o conception_n be_v a_o secret_a impart_v only_o 1._o to_o the_o virgin_n after_o in_o a_o dream_n to_o joseph_n then_o prophetical_o to_o elisabeth_n simeon_n and_o anna_n and_o prophecy_n have_v obscurity_n 2._o his_o birth_n be_v discover_v to_o the_o 2._o poor_a solitary_a shepherd_n after_o that_o perhaps_o above_o two_o year_n to_o the_o wise_a man_n but_o present_o veil_v by_o his_o flight_n and_o absence_n thence_o no_o more_o be_v say_v of_o he_o till_o he_o attain_v to_o about_o 12_o year_n and_o then_o though_o the_o doctor_n be_v astonish_v at_o his_o understanding_n yet_o they_o know_v he_o not_o neither_o understand_v his_o parent_n his_o answer_n on_o that_o occasion_n but_o he_o go_v with_o they_o and_o be_v subject_a unto_o they_o from_o that_o time_n till_o he_o begin_v to_o be_v about_o 30_o year_n so_o that_o for_o 18_o year_n nothing_o appear_v but_o as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o common_a child_n of_o adam_n 3._o then_o the_o observation_n 3._o of_o what_o pass_v at_o his_o baptism_n be_v instant_o shroud_v by_o his_o forty_o day_n withdraw_v from_o all_o man_n into_o the_o wilderness_n 4._o and_o after_o his_o call_n of_o the_o 4._o twelve_o and_o preach_v the_o gospel_n he_o often_o retreat_v from_o the_o multitude_n divers_a time_n from_o some_o of_o the_o twelve_o and_o sometime_o from_o they_o all_o especial_o for_o prayer_n and_o all_o this_o while_n unknown_a to_o his_o very_a brethren_n 5._o and_o when_o his_o 5._o exalt_a glory_n be_v so_o conspicuous_a upon_o raise_v of_o lazarus_n that_o the_o high_a priest_n etc._n etc._n begin_v to_o say_v the_o world_n go_v after_o he_o that_o it_o seem_v to_o threaten_v the_o hinder_v the_o baptism_n he_o be_v gracious_o straighten_v to_o be_v baptise_a with_o and_o that_o they_o fear_v the_o people_n then_o offer_v he_o himself_o up_o at_o once_o check_v the_o mistake_a hope_n and_o confidence_n of_o jew_n and_o gentile_n this_o be_v the_o method_n of_o the_o humble_a state_n of_o the_o only_a eternal_a almighty_a son_n of_o god_n 3._o 3_o the_o reason_n of_o his_o thus_o much_o concealment_n be_v the_o abuse_n by_o vile_a mankind_n 3._o of_o the_o sparkling_n of_o his_o glory_n as_o 1._o herod_n begin_v by_o shed_v the_o blood_n 1._o of_o innocent_n 2._o the_o sharer_n in_o and_o beholder_n of_o his_o miracle_n be_v obstructive_a 2._o to_o his_o other_o work_n of_o gain_v soul_n therefore_o he_o so_o frequent_o charge_v privacy_n on_o they_o 3._o the_o multitude_n that_o he_o feed_v by_o miracle_n offer_v so_o much_o 3._o interruption_n as_o to_o obtrude_v on_o the_o eternal_a sovereign_n of_o all_o world_n be_v such_o advancement_n as_o to_o be_v king_n of_o a_o dunghill_n and_o render_v he_o obnoxious_a to_o the_o silly_a jealousy_n of_o earthy_a king_n those_o god_n of_o clay_n and_o their_o beastly_a tyranny_n 4_o the_o splendour_n 4._o
of_o the_o country_n a_o self-murtherer_n their_o shame_n and_o indignation_n but_o the_o unknown_a number_n of_o wound_a soul_n and_o self-murthered_n soul_n be_v not_o regard_v though_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o tolerable_a for_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n than_o for_o such_o gospel-apostate_n and_o hater_n of_o christ._n the_o malicious_a enemy_n of_o mankind_n who_o wound_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v murder_v soul_n so_o great_o he_o hate_v man_n draw_v into_o the_o anguish_v of_o his_o central_n form_n whole_a harvest_n of_o reprobate_n in_o who_o he_o have_v no_o true_a right_n or_o propriety_n by_o his_o offering_n bait_n and_o cheat_n for_o food_n and_o reality_n while_o woe_n to_o the_o world_n the_o most_o glorious_a gracious_a and_o adorable_a only_a son_n of_o the_o only_a high_a god_n who_o we_o be_v by_o absolute_a propriety_n and_o who_o love_n to_o mankind_n be_v so_o immense_a and_o unsearchable_a as_o that_o he_o make_v himself_o vile_a and_o a_o sacrifice_n to_o who_o he_o offer_v real_a high_a and_o eternal_a blessedness_n yet_o have_v only_o the_o glean_n of_o the_o harvest_n or_o vintage_n while_o the_o world_n lie_v in_o wickedness_n and_o their_o posterity_n approve_v of_o their_o say_n call_v the_o proud_a happy_a and_o perpetuate_a the_o black_a art_n of_o self-murder_n like_o fish_n hasten_v greedy_o to_o catch_v the_o same_o bait_n wherewith_o other_o have_v be_v hook_v or_o bird_n speed_v to_o be_v take_v in_o a_o evil_a net_n so_o throng_v man_n to_o be_v ruin_v reject_v the_o only_a hope_n precipitate_v into_o irreparable_a desperation_n other_o seem_v less_o obstinate_a be_v as_o fatal_a foe_n to_o themselves_o tell_v and_o flatter_v of_o tomorrow_o while_o such_o futurity_n of_o safety_n expose_v they_o as_o fool_n to_o perish_v to_o day_n while_o wisdom_n say_v to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o accept_a time_n this_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n the_o time_n of_o the_o come_n of_o john_n the_o baptist_n be_v in_o the_o year_n of_o jubilee_n yet_o then_o say_v he_o the_o axe_n be_v lay_v to_o the_o root_n of_o the_o tree_n 17._o our_o gracious_a god_n infinite_o outdoth_a and_o out-bids_a all_o to_o make_v we_o he_o and_o restore_v his_o image_n in_o we_o for_o in_o man_n creation_n he_o do_v much_o more_o than_o for_o any_o or_o all_o the_o visible_a creature_n of_o the_o out-birth_n or_o three_o principle_n in_o his_o redemption_n for_o restore_v the_o divine_a image_n he_o do_v infinite_o more_o for_o he_o than_o any_o or_o all_o the_o invisible_a creature_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n the_o apostate_n angel_n for_o who_o be_v give_v no_o sacrifice_n nor_o mediator_n also_o in_o man_n consummation_n perfection_n seal_v and_o glorification_n and_o preparation_n thereunto_o be_v much_o more_o do_v for_o he_o than_o for_o the_o holy_a glorious_a angel_n the_o son_n and_o inhabitant_n as_o morning_n star_n of_o the_o bright_a heaven_n the_o holy_a second_o principle_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n make_v perfect_a the_o general_a assembly_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o first-born_a be_v fellow-citizen_n with_o the_o angelical_a world_n and_o so_o share_v of_o the_o infinite_a goodness_n of_o god_n as_o they_o and_o also_o have_v this_o more_o that_o they_o have_v have_v in_o the_o lord_n their_o head_n the_o bowel_n of_o infinite_a pardon_v mercy_n draw_v out_o for_o they_o which_o be_v peculiar_o extend_v they_o and_o treasure_v up_o only_o in_o the_o emmanuel_n for_o they_o 18._o this_o most_o dear_a boundless_a goodness_n call_v for_o the_o high_a and_o deep_a contemplation_n it_o be_v so_o profound_a so_o large_a so_o adorable_a so_o admirable_a that_o neither_o can_v the_o earthen_a vessel_n bear_v it_o the_o syderial_a man_n find_v any_o thing_n whereunto_o his_o bounty_n may_v be_v liken_v the_o immortal_a soul_n be_v proper_o say_v to_o know_v it_o for_o it_o be_v what_o pass_v knowledge_n but_o the_o soul_n be_v know_v by_o it_o as_o it_o be_v more_o or_o less_o enlighten_v therewith_o and_o man_n intellectual_a spirit_n be_v so_o far_o from_o thorough_o penetrate_v it_o that_o it_o only_o shine_v and_o flow_v by_o influence_n and_o reflection_n of_o it_o for_o itself_o be_v as_o a_o drop_n of_o the_o abyss_n enlighten_v by_o a_o beam_n of_o the_o eternal_a sun_n it_o burn_v and_o flame_n in_o the_o self-evidencing_a splendour_n of_o that_o incomparable_a inexhaustible_a treasure_n and_o excellent_a majesty_n this_o poor_a vile_a hand_n lie_v prostrate_a at_o the_o footstool_n of_o this_o grace_n the_o elementary_a and_o astral_a man_n the_o eternal_a soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v herein_o swallow_v up_o once_o and_o for_o ever_o 19_o how_o reasonable_a necessary_a and_o natural_a be_v what_o our_o apostle_n say_v i_o beseech_v 1._o you_o brethren_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o you_o present_v your_o body_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a unto_o god_n this_o be_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n forbearance_n and_o long_a suffering_n 2._o to_o lead_v man_n to_o repentance_n there_o be_v a_o promise_n that_o man_n shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n man_n contempt_n of_o bowel_n of_o infinite_a mercy_n show_v he_o less_o rational_a than_o the_o bruit_n than_o the_o infect_v who_o all_o show_v the_o desire_n of_o self-defence_n while_o he_o refuse_v to_o be_v shield_v from_o the_o great_a of_o horror_n by_o the_o free_a goodness_n of_o his_o god_n purchase_v by_o his_o own_o blood_n with_o sorrow_n aggravate_v to_o unexpressible_a mysteriousness_n yet_o be_v man_n offer_v all_o at_o the_o cheap_a price_n of_o acceptance_n and_o importunate_o beseech_v to_o open_v his_o hand_n mouth_n and_o heart_n to_o receive_v pardon_n from_o day_n to_o day_n perhaps_o for_o many_o year_n still_o in_o vain_a while_o he_o rise_v early_o compass_v sea_n and_o land_n with_o his_o life_n in_o his_o hand_n sweat_n freeze_v bleed_v fret_n wound_v his_o conscience_n and_o sell_v himself_o what_o therefore_o can_v the_o account_n of_o such_o rejecter_n of_o the_o invitation_n to_o the_o marriage_n supper_n be_v see_v to_o ungratitude_n be_v add_v stubbornness_n to_o that_o despitefulness_n and_o consequent_o desperate_a madness_n be_v one_o who_o have_v more_o do_v for_o he_o than_o for_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o yet_o thus_o do_v more_o against_o the_o glorious_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n by_o exalt_a wickedness_n than_o the_o very_a devil_n 20._o behold_v this_o and_o blush_v you_o heaven_n you_o sun_n and_o star_n gather_v blackness_n let_v the_o earth_n be_v move_v let_v the_o stone_n of_o the_o street_n and_o wall_n be_v witness_n let_v the_o brute_n and_o animal_n stand_v amaze_v melt_v you_o rock_n of_o adamant_n relent_v and_o sigh_v you_o mountain_n of_o ice_n let_v marble_n and_o pummice-stone_n weep_v come_v hither_o discover_v your_o inward_a form_n you_o savage_a bear_n cruel_a tiger_n vulture_n and_o unnatural_a viper_n the_o heaven_n sun_n and_o star_n be_v never_o witness_v of_o the_o like_a tragic_a stupidity_n for_o have_v they_o see_v the_o angel_n that_o fall_v become_v devil_n yet_o have_v they_o not_o know_v they_o refuse_v mercy_n free_o continual_o and_o importunate_o tender_v the_o most_o brutish_a animal_n reject_v not_o but_o greedy_o snatch_v what_o they_o want_v the_o adamantine_a and_o marble_n rock_n be_v all_o easy_o dissolvable_a by_o their_o proper_a separator_n and_o dissolvent_n the_o mountain_n of_o ice_n be_v as_o unwilling_a captive_n bear_n tiger_n and_o vulture_n be_v not_o only_o kind_a and_o friendly_a to_o themselves_o but_o compassionate_a to_o their_o young_a the_o viper_n though_o he_o destroy_v his_o genitrix_n yet_o seem_v to_o do_v it_o of_o necessity_n to_o preserve_v its_o own_o existence_n where_o therefore_o can_v be_v find_v so_o obdurate_a a_o thing_n as_o the_o impenitent_a heart_n of_o man_n so_o great_a a_o monster_n so_o ferine_n a_o brute_n such_o a_o prodigy_n of_o ingratitude_n so_o implacable_a a_o creature_n as_o the_o harden_a obstinate_a sinner_n no_o such_o ingratitude_n and_o cruelty_n can_v the_o astral_a world_n demonstrate_v in_o the_o contrary_a will_n of_o the_o martial_a mercurial_a and_o other_o cross_a constellation_n nor_o in_o the_o elementary_a offspring_n of_o they_o nor_o all_o who_o difference_n result_v to_o harmony_n in_o the_o earth_n or_o desert_n air_n or_o sea_n no_o not_o in_o hell_n the_o dark_a abyss_n or_o devil_n no_o sinner_n against_o so_o great_a mercy_n and_o mean_n for_o recovery_n no_o sinner_n against_o a_o redeemer_n against_o the_o bleed_a love_n and_o bowel_n of_o a_o saviour_n there_o but_o man_n the_o devil_n be_v those_o for_o who_o nothing_o of_o mercy_n be_v prepare_v oh_o therefore_o that_o man_n be_v wise_a that_o they_o know_v this_o and_o will_v hear_v that_o their_o soul_n may_v live_v and_o not_o sink_v
to_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n and_o guide_v by_o his_o light_n within_o they_o let_v it_o be_v observe_v by_o such_o who_o wilful_o oppose_v or_o not_o regard_v at_o their_o peril_n and_o for_o satisfaction_n of_o such_o who_o be_v willing_a to_o know_v the_o truth_n viz._n that_o christ_n have_v a_o true_a natural_a humane_a body_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n from_o mary_n heb._n 2._o 24._o for_o asmuch_o then_n as_o the_o child_n be_v partaker_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n he_o also_o himself_o likewise_o take_v part_n of_o the_o same_o that_o through_o death_n he_o may_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n which_o be_v the_o devil_n q._n 3._o but_o be_v it_o ask_v how_o be_v this_o body_n and_o humane_a soul_n the_o same_o of_o we_o it_o be_v answer_v 1._o 1._o by_o way_n of_o concession_n that_o it_o be_v so_o far_o other_o than_o we_o as_o it_o have_v the_o holy_a ghost_n instead_o of_o man_n masculine_a seed_n 2._o yet_o take_v he_o as_o the_o above_o text_n with_o many_o other_o plain_o tell_v we_o part_v of_o our_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o so_o be_v our_o brother_n that_o be_v such_o as_o the_o child_n have_v part_n of_o be_v of_o or_o be_v partaker_n of_o and_o this_o be_v also_o we_o of_o what_o nation_n soever_o we_o be_v for_o it_o be_v write_v act_n ●7_z 16._o god_n have_v make_v of_o one_o blood_n all_o nation_n of_o man_n to_o dwell_v on_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n q._n 4._o be_v it_o ask_v what_o of_o this_o be_v raise_v again_o it_o be_v answer_v all_o of_o it_o for_o the_o a._n woman_n and_o after_o that_o the_o disciple_n who_o jesus_n love_v and_o peter_n see_v there_o be_v nothing_o leave_v in_o the_o sepulchre_n after_o the_o resurrection_n but_o the_o linen_n clothes_n wherein_o he_o have_v be_v wrap_v q._n 5._o may_v it_o be_v full_o so_o with_o other_o body_n answer_v matth._n 27._o 52_o 53._o and_o the_o a._n grave_n be_v open_v and_o many_o body_n of_o saint_n which_o sleep_v arise_v and_o come_v out_o of_o their_o grave_n after_o his_o resurrection_n and_o go_v into_o the_o holy_a city_n and_o appear_v unto_o many_o and_o it_o must_v be_v remember_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o with_o we_o at_o the_o last_o day_n it_o be_v the_o faith_n of_o martha_n who_o say_v unto_o he_o john_n 11._o 24._o i_o know_v that_o my_o brother_n shall_v rise_v again_o in_o the_o resurrection_n at_o the_o last_o day_n q._n 6._o may_v it_o not_o be_v otherwise_o with_o we_o our_o body_n must_v putrify_v and_o the_o incorruptible_a a._n only_o rise_v answer_v our_o apostle_n say_v 1_o cor._n 15._o 53._o our_o mortal_n shall_v put_v on_o immortality_n and_o our_o corruptible_a shall_v put_v on_o incorruption_n and_o all_o this_o as_o a_o consequence_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n also_o of_o his_o rise_n again_o and_o after_o his_o rise_n again_o be_v see_v of_o cephas_n then_o of_o the_o twelve_o after_o that_o of_o above_o five_o hundred_o brethren_n at_o once_o 1_o cor._n 15._o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o q._n 7._o shall_v it_o be_v a_o resurrection_n of_o all_o answer_v the_o lord_n say_v marvel_v not_o at_o a._n this_o for_o the_o hour_n be_v come_v in_o the_o which_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o grave_n shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o shall_v come_v forth_o they_o that_o have_v do_v good_a to_o the_o resurrection_n of_o life_n and_o they_o that_o have_v do_v evil_a unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o damnation_n let_v it_o therefore_o no_o long_o be_v charge_v just_o on_o we_o as_o former_o on_o the_o jewish_a rabbi_n that_o we_o err_v not_o know_v the_o scripture_n nor_o the_o power_n of_o god_n 1_o thes._n 4._o 14_o 15._o if_o we_o believe_v that_o jesus_n die_v and_o rise_v again_o even_o so_o they_o also_o which_o sleep_n etc._n etc._n q._n 8._o how_o be_v it_o effect_v answer_v as_o lazarus_n be_v raise_v that_o voice_n which_o 5._o give_v be_v to_o all_o call_v he_o up_o and_o that_o voice_n shall_v call_v all_o up_o every_o one_o in_o his_o own_o order_n may_v it_o never_o be_v say_v of_o we_o as_o of_o the_o jew_n because_o they_o know_v not_o he_o nor_o yet_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o prophet_n which_o be_v read_v every_o sabbath_n day_n they_o have_v fulfil_v they_o in_o condemn_v he_o so_o may_v it_o not_o be_v say_v now_o because_o they_o consult_v not_o frequent_o nor_o heedful_o regard_v nor_o will_v understand_v the_o holy_a word_n and_o write_n of_o the_o lord_n his_o apostle_n etc._n etc._n which_o they_o may_v daily_o read_v they_o yet_o sit_v down_o with_o a_o confuse_a notion_n of_o this_o great_a doctrine_n and_o bury_v their_o drowsy_a intellect_n some_o with_o dark_a heathenish_a maxim_n beget_v atheism_n in_o judgement_n and_o practice_n a_o degree_n worse_o than_o devil_n 9_o other_o some_o there_o be_v have_v a_o glimpse_n of_o a_o true_a light_n wherewith_o they_o think_v themselves_o rich_a and_o to_o have_v need_n of_o nothing_o and_o there_o shut_v it_o and_o themselves_o up_o without_o prove_v it_o by_o search_v like_o the_o berean_o and_o without_o improve_n it_o by_o trim_v their_o lamp_n but_o not_o employ_v themselves_o in_o the_o lord_n method_n do_v obscure_a or_o bury_v their_o talon_n and_o so_o by_o degree_n let_v their_o foolish_a heart_n be_v darken_v not_o only_o in_o this_o but_o in_o many_o other_o of_o the_o plain_a and_o precious_a truth_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n which_o great_a evil_a and_o defection_n be_v as_o ever_o heretofore_o in_o all_o other_o form_n accompany_v with_o sharp_a censure_n of_o other_o and_o peremptory_a unwarrant_v injunction_n of_o their_o own_o reason_n whereas_o the_o more_o we_o approach_v the_o divine_a life_n the_o more_o comprehensive_a be_v that_o soul_n the_o more_o ready_a to_o bear_v and_o forbear_v to_o do_v and_o suffer_v to_o become_v all_o or_o any_o thing_n to_o all_o that_o it_o may_v beget_v of_o that_o meek_a spirit_n in_o other_o to_o be_v swift_a to_o hear_v to_o have_v a_o open_a naked_a breast_n whereon_o it_o beg_v the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o write_v his_o whole_a pleasure_n be_v so_o vile_a in_o his_o own_o absurd_a judgement_n that_o be_v easy_o induce_v to_o think_v high_o of_o other_o q._n 173._o how_o do_v this_o world_n pass_v away_o or_o vanish_v and_o what_o do_v remain_v thereof_o afterward_o a._n 1._o to_o some_o this_o question_n may_v seem_v only_o curious_a and_o to_o other_o so_o occult_a as_o if_o incogniscible_a to_o a_o three_o sort_n such_o as_o if_o possible_a to_o be_v resolve_v be_v needless_a because_o it_o fruitless_o anticipate_v say_v they_o the_o thing_n which_o in_o its_o season_n shall_v demonstrate_v itself_o but_o on_o serious_a mature_a inspection_n it_o be_v find_v possible_a important_a and_o great_o necessary_a to_o be_v know_v and_o believe_v 2._o it_o be_v say_v that_o when_o cortis_n with_o a_o brigade_n of_o spanish_a horse_n and_o infantry_n invade_v the_o west_n indies_n and_o have_v charge_v they_o of_o the_o republic_n of_o tlaxcallan_n upon_o the_o fall_n of_o any_o spaniard_n either_o man_n or_o horse_n care_n be_v take_v so_o to_o bury_v they_o that_o the_o american_n may_v not_o know_v it_o which_o make_v they_o despair_v of_o withstand_v such_o who_o they_o thence_o conclude_v to_o be_v immortal_a thus_o not_o to_o discover_v the_o end_n of_o this_o present_a world_n which_o the_o dark_a world_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o it_o will_v conceal_v be_v to_o insinuate_v as_o if_o it_o be_v indissoluble_a and_o consequent_o uncreated_a and_o so_o brutish_o to_o introduce_v atheism_n and_o atheism_n be_v that_o fatal_a evil_n which_o may_v be_v just_o account_v the_o worst_a of_o error_n of_o the_o worst_a of_o men._n 3._o but_o this_o world_n have_v a_o beginning_n and_o shall_v have_v a_o end_n as_o it_o be_v write_v psal._n 102._o 25_o 26._o of_o old_a thou_o have_v lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o heaven_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n they_o shall_v perish_v etc._n etc._n they_o all_o shall_v wax_v old_a 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
the_o snuff_n of_o a_o candle_n be_v ●id_v in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o light_n as_o be_v apparent_a i●_n lucifer_n ●_o now_o how_o we_o may_v conceive_v that_o god_n be_v a_o ●●gry_a zealous_a god_n and_o a_o gracious_a merciful_a god_n the_o seven_o species_n or_o circumstance_n must_v be_v 〈…〉_z to_o win_v 7._o the_o 1._o astringent_a 2._o sweet_a 3._o bitter_a 4._o heat_n 5._o 〈◊〉_d 6._o tone_n or_o sound_n 7._o the_o body_n generate_v out_o of_o the_o other_o six_o spirit_n 6._o the_o sweet_a quality_n fli_v from_o the_o bitter_a which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o growth_n 141._o of_o fruit_n in_o vegetable_n and_o the_o astringent_a and_o bitter_a eager_o pursue_v it_o clothes_n it_o and_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o stalk_n and_o when_o it_o overtake_v it_o strive_v to_o hinder_v its_o far_a flight_n and_o so_o come_v the_o knot_n in_o the_o stalk_n through_o which_o be_v a_o small_a orifice_n the_o sweet_a quality_n get_v through_o that_o and_o then_o come_v more_o stalk_n leaf_n and_o blossom_n vegetation_n which_o by_o the_o external_a heat_n and_o light_n get_v colour_n but_o the_o sweet_a water_n be_v not_o a_o mother_n strong_a enough_o to_o produce_v fruit_n but_o the_o blossom_n be_v fall_v off_o the_o outward_a heat_n with_o the_o unite_a aid_n of_o all_o the_o quality_n bring_v the_o fruit._n 7._o the_o light_n rise_v up_o only_o in_o the_o sweet_a quality_n no_o thing_n can_v be_v kindle_v but_o 144._o that_o in_o which_o the_o sweet_a quality_n be_v predominant_a for_o the_o spirit_n rise_v up_o only_o in_o the_o water_n a_o stone_n or_o earth_n can_v be_v kindle_v because_o the_o astringent_a and_o bitter_a quality_n be_v predominant_a in_o they_o only_o the_o earth_n when_o the_o earthy_a quality_n be_v boil_v out_o be_v bring_v as_o in_o gunpowder_n to_o give_v a_o flash_n of_o terror_n wherein_o the_o devil_n in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n represent_v himself_o 8._o but_o that_o the_o water_n will_v 145._o not_o burn_v be_v because_o it_o be_v not_o the_o sweet_a water_n but_o elementary_a only_o else_o water_n be_v not_o mortal_a flesh_n shine_v not_o but_o fat_a do_v the_o sweet_a quality_n prevail_v therefore_o lean_a creature_n be_v not_o merry_a q._n where_o be_v the_o seven_o spirit_n 172._o 9_o a._n all_o heaven_n and_o this_o world_n and_o all_o the_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v comprehend_v in_o they_o q._n see_v god_n be_v every_o where_o and_o be_v himself_o all_o how_o come_v heat_n cold_a wrath_n and_o fierceness_n among_o the_o creature_n 10._o a._n the_o first_o four_o form_n be_v at_o enmity_n with_o each_o other_o without_o the_o light_n and_o yet_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o life_n 11._o know_v that_o all_o within_o the_o star_n be_v a_o holy_a salitter_n and_o the_o place_n of_o lucifer_n who_o proud_a elevation_n kindle_v the_o seven_o qualify_a and_o fountain-spirit_n all_o be_v burn_v the_o astringent_a compact_v so_o vigorous_o that_o stone_n be_v generate_v and_o so_o cold_a that_o the_o sweet_a water_n become_v ice_n and_o part_v thick_a stink_a and_o rage_a poison_n 12._o whereupon_o lucifer_n be_v thrust_v out_o and_o instant_o ensue_v the_o creation_n of_o this_o fall_n world_n and_o the_o hard_a spoil_v corrupt_a matter_n which_o have_v wrought_v out_o itself_o in_o the_o kindle_v the_o seven_o quality_n be_v drive_v together_o whence_o earth_n and_o stones_n come_v to_o be_v and_o after_o that_o all_o the_o creature_n be_v make_v of_o the_o kindle_a salitter_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n their_o kindle_v make_v the_o fierceness_n of_o one_o property_n against_o another_o and_o the_o creature_n from_o the_o same_o impulse_n do_v bite_v and_o annoy_v each_o other_o 13._o upon_o which_o the_o universal_a god_n have_v decree_v the_o last_o judgement_n to_o separate_v the_o good_a unto_o the_o meek_a delight_n which_o be_v before_o the_o kindle_v by_o lucifer_n and_o give_v that_o which_o be_v fierce_a and_o wrathful_a to_o be_v a_o habitation_n for_o the_o devil_n for_o ever_o the_o good_a man_n be_v eternal_o with_o their_o king_n jesus_n christ._n 175._o chap._n x._o 1._o the_o six_o fountain_n spirit_n be_v the_o sound_n tone_n or_o noise_n 1._o whence_o be_v the_o 176._o sing_a melody_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o all_o colour_n and_o beauty_n be_v from_o the_o tone_n or_o mercurius_n 2._o hardness_n be_v the_o father_n but_o the_o whole_a salitter_n be_v the_o mother_n 2._o for_o if_o the_o hardness_n be_v both_o father_n and_o mother_n a_o stone_n will_v sound_v and_o ring_n 3._o but_o where_o the_o light_n be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o heat_n there_o rise_v the_o sound_n viz._n 3._o the_o astringent_a quality_n rub_v itself_o with_o the_o bitter_a make_v heat_n rise_v up_o in_o the_o seven_o sweet_a water_n the_o flash_n of_o light_n distinguish_v there_o and_o i●pregn●teth_v the_o bitter_a and_o astringent_a so_o that_o the_o move_a spirit_n will_v speak_v then_o the_o flash_n come_v from_o the_o bitter_a break_v open_v the_o hard_a and_o the_o tone_n go_v forth_o as_o it_o be_v decree_v in_o the_o centre_n in_o the_o middle_n of_o the_o circle_n the_o council_n of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n 4._o therefore_o all_o the_o vein_n and_o power_n go_v into_o the_o tongue_n that_o the_o noise_n 4._o may_v go_v forth_o gentle_o 5._o of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n six_z always_o generate_v the_o seven_o without_o every_o one_o 6._o there_o will_v not_o be_v any_o one_o 6._o but_o the_o author_n say_v his_o name_n of_o but_o two_o or_o three_o to_o the_o nativity_n of_o a_o spirit_n be_v though_o he_o see_v they_o all_o seven_o well_o yet_o because_o of_o his_o weakness_n he_o can_v not_o bear_v the_o speculate_v they_o all_o at_o once_o in_o their_o perfection_n but_o in_o part_n 7._o otherwise_o if_o a_o thought_n through_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n 7._o can_v penetrate_v all_o the_o form_n it_o be_v free_a from_o the_o bond_n of_o nature_n 8._o from_o the_o flash_n come_v the_o light_n of_o the_o majesty_n therefore_o if_o any_o one_o can_v light_n in_o his_o flesh_n comprehend_v the_o flash_n kindle_v itself_o in_o the_o central_a fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o the_o author_n say_v he_o very_o well_o see_v how_o it_o be_v that_o person_n can_v clarify_v or_o transfigure_v his_o body_n therewith_o and_o be_v like_o the_o angel_n and_o no_o more_o bestial_a 9_o the_o soul_n have_v the_o first_o principle_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v the_o second_o the_o 192._o astral_a spirit_n have_v the_o three_o in_o the_o element_n 10._o when_o a_o fire_n rise_v up_o in_o one_o of_o the_o fountain_n spirit_n it_o be_v not_o conceal_v from_o the_o soul_n which_o may_v awaken_v the_o other_o spirit_n and_o it_o have_v a_o prison_n and_o if_o the_o fire_n become_v too_o big_a can_v shut_v up_o the_o kindle_a spirit_n in_o the_o astringent_a quality_n till_o it_o be_v allay_v and_o extinguish_v else_o the_o sap_n that_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a seven_z will_v become_v dry_a and_o then_o thou_o be_v a_o hellish_a firebrand_n but_o if_o thou_o take_v the_o evil_a spirit_n and_o imprison_v it_o and_o turn_v a_o submissive_a heart_n and_o will_n to_o god_n contemn_v honour_n pleasure_n riches_n wantonness_n by_o bear_v the_o cross_n and_o be_v the_o harmony_n world_n fool_n then_o will_v not_o the_o fire_n at_o the_o last_o judgement_n day_n stick_v to_o thy_o sappy_a spirit_n but_o after_o this_o anxious_a trouble_n god_n will_v in_o the_o resurrection_n crown_v thou_o and_o thou_o will_v be_v a_o triumph_v angel_n 11._o q._n be_v there_o in_o god_n also_o any_o contrary_a will_n among_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 12._o a._n no_o though_o the_o great_a earnest_a severity_n of_o god_n may_v by_o the_o former_a write_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v see_v yet_o in_o god_n be_v no_o disunion_n in_o he_o all_o the_o spirit_n love_n and_o triumph_n as_o one_o spirit_n but_o in_o the_o innermost_a secret_a geniture_n not_o apprehend_v by_o any_o creature_n but_o in_o the_o flash_n it_o must_v be_v so_o for_o life_n and_o omniscience_n be_v thus_o beget_v for_o though_o lucifer_n kindle_v the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n and_o make_v it_o all_o faint_a and_o half_a dead_a yet_o this_o world_n belong_v to_o the_o body_n of_o god_n the_o father_n as_o well_o as_o heaven_n 13._o and_o the_o whole_a trinity_n be_v generate_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o angel_n and_o 13._o man_n except_o the_o devil_n and_o damn_a man_n and_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n be_v god_n almighty_a all-seeing_a etc._n etc._n and_o prove_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_o 14._o thus_o also_o all_o the_o devil_n 14._o and_o damn_a must_v in_o the_o salitter_n which_o they_o have_v corrupt_v be_v his_o eternal_a prisoner_n in_o torment_n and_o reproach_n 15._o 1._o the_o hardness_n
innermost_a geniture_n of_o god_n and_o press_v in_o through_o the_o astral_a and_o fleshly_a geniture_n it_o be_v clear_o in_o heaven_n 3._o but_o the_o out-birth_n of_o this_o world_n be_v lucifer_n kingdom_n to_o the_o star_n and_o so_o far_o be_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n between_o which_o outmost_a birth_n of_o this_o and_o the_o outmost_a birth_n of_o that_o be_v a_o great_a gulf_n and_o be_v one_o to_o the_o other_o as_o death_n be_v to_o life_n or_o a_o stone_n to_o a_o man_n so_o that_o as_o to_o the_o out-birth_n we_o can_v see_v the_o angel_n nor_o they_o dwell_v with_o we_o but_o in_o the_o innermost_a they_o dwell_v with_o we_o 4._o the_o second_o birth_n or_o geniture_n viz._n the_o astral_a stand_v in_o the_o seven_o fountain_n 432._o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n in_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o rule_v and_o help_v to_o generate_v the_o three_o holy_a birth_n 5._o the_o which_o three_o holy_a birth_n be_v the_o clear_a holy_a heaven_n which_o unit_v with_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n and_o hold_v the_o devil_n captive_a in_o the_o out-birth_n in_o the_o anger_n fire_n 6._o out_o of_o this_o heart_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n go_v into_o all_o sit_v the_o three_o birth_n that_o he_o may_v with_o his_o innermost_a take_v the_o devil_n captive_a in_o the_o out-birth_n overcome_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n as_o a_o victorious_a prince_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o birth_n in_o the_o flesh_n press_v through_o all_o man_n whereby_o he_o be_v become_v lord_n and_o king_n of_o our_o heaven_n and_o earth_n over_o sin_n devil_n death_n and_o hell_n in_o who_o we_o also_o press_v through_o the_o sinful_a corrupt_a out-dead-birth_n of_o the_o flesh_n through_o death_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n into_o our_o heaven_n in_o which_o heaven_n now_o sit_v our_o king_n jesus_n christ_n as_o a_o almighty_a son_n on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n be_v present_a in_o all_o the_o three_o birth_n in_o this_o world_n in_o all_o corner_n and_o place_n bear_v up_o all_o rule_v in_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o once_o potent_a and_o now_o expel_v lucifer_n 7._o when_o stephen_n see_v heaven_n open_v and_o the_o lord_n jesus_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n his_o spirit_n do_v not_o swing_n itself_o up_o into_o the_o upper_a heaven_n aloft_o but_o penetrate_v into_o the_o innermost_a birth_n concern_v the_o constitution_n and_o form_n of_o the_o earth_n 8._o every_o thing_n must_v have_v a_o root_n the_o earth_n be_v come_v from_o the_o corrupt_a salitter_n 438._o of_o the_o outmost_a birth_n for_o in_o earth_n and_o stones_n be_v death_n and_o in_o it_o be_v also_o a_o life_n else_o gold_n silver_n and_o vegetable_n can_v not_o grow_v therein_o 9_o three_o birth_n be_v in_o it_o the_o outmost_a be_v death_n the_o second_o be_v life_n press_v earth_n through_o it_o be_v in_o the_o wrath_n fire_n and_o that_o of_o love_n and_o the_o three_o be_v the_o holy_a life_n 10._o in_o the_o outmost_a be_v god_n wrath_n else_o why_o engender_v it_o poisonous_a venomous_a worm_n and_o creep_a thing_n 11._o the_o earth_n have_v more_o than_o one_o kind_n of_o life_n for_o herb_n and_o wood_n be_v not_o earth_n nor_o be_v fruit_n wood_n nor_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o fruit_n god_n for_o the_o outmost_a birth_n contain_v he_o not_o but_o he_o contain_v the_o out-birth_n q._n why_o be_v the_o earth_n so_o mountany_a &_o c_o 441._o 12._o a._n where_o the_o sweet_a water_n be_v chief_a much_o earthy_a palpable_a water_n come_v to_o be_v 13._o the_o corrupt_a salitter_n be_v more_o abound_v in_o one_o place_n than_o another_o also_o 14._o where_o the_o astringent_a quality_n be_v chief_a in_o the_o bitterness_n in_o mercurius_n much_o earth_n and_o stones_n be_v compact_v 15._o where_o the_o heat_n in_o the_o light_n much_o silver_n and_o gold_n and_o some_o clear_a stone_n 16._o where_o the_o love_n in_o the_o light_n the_o most_o precious_a stone_n and_o fine_a gold_n 17._o where_o be_v great_a lake_n and_o sea_n over_o that_o zenith_n there_o be_v not_o much_o salitter_n there_o come_v to_o be_v a_o valley_n for_o which_o rest_v place_n the_o thin_a water_n seek_v resemble_v the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n not_o elevate_a itself_o as_o in_o the_o bitter_a fire_n quality_n the_o devil_n do_v on_o the_o word_n the_o evening_n and_o morning_n be_v the_o first_o day_n be_v say_v 446._o 18._o evening_n and_o morning_n reach_v only_o up_o from_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o moon_n take_v its_o original_a from_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n which_o make_v the_o outward_a day_n and_o the_o outward_a night_n not_o that_o there_o be_v then_o a_o twofold_a creation_n of_o evening_n and_o morning_n query_n whether_o by_o it_o be_v not_o mean_v by_o once_o turn_v about_o of_o the_o earth_n whereby_o the_o evening_n and_o morning_n come_v to_o be_v that_o be_v by_o one_o revolution_n 19_o a._n man_n have_v a_o threefold_a birth_n though_o with_o his_o inward_a he_o unit_v with_o the_o light_n of_o god_n can_v bring_v it_o perfect_o back_o to_o his_o astral_a and_o less_o to_o his_o outward_a birth_n which_o though_o moses_n do_v in_o part_n when_o his_o face_n shine_v but_o can_v not_o see_v god_n perfect_o and_o live_v even_o as_o a_o apple_n on_o a_o tree_n can_v bring_v its_o smell_n and_o taste_v back_o into_o the_o tree_n nor_o earth_n chap._n xx._n on_o the_o creation_n in_o the_o second_o day_n let_v there_o be_v a_o firmament_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o water_n etc._n etc._n 1._o this_o firmament_n divide_v the_o impalpable_a inward_a pure_a water_n from_o the_o 456._o outward_a palpable_a corrupt_a water_n wherein_o be_v death_n which_o lie_v captive_a below_o the_o moon_n and_o be_v the_o house_n of_o the_o devil_n death_n and_o hell_n where_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o god_n become_v kindle_v daily_o by_o the_o devil_n through_o the_o great_a sin_n of_o man_n which_o mix_v with_o the_o astral_a birth_n in_o the_o deep_a 2._o but_o even_o those_o pure_a water_n have_v some_o of_o the_o wrath_n in_o they_o and_o be_v that_o mean_v where_o it_o be_v say_v the_o heaven_n be_v not_o pure_a in_o his_o sight_n 3._o the_o innermost_a hold_v the_o outward_a water_n strong_o captive_a and_o the_o outward_a earth_n also_o else_o with_o the_o revolution_n of_o the_o globe_n the_o water_n will_v be_v divide_v or_o dissolve_v and_o the_o earth_n crumble_v away_o which_o firmament_n be_v between_o the_o clear_a deity_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n 4._o yet_o the_o deep_a above_o the_o earth_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o place_n where_o god_n holiness_n dwell_v for_o the_o whole_a holy_a trinity_n dwell_v in_o the_o centre_n under_o the_o firmament_n 467._o of_o heaven_n though_o that_o can_v comprehend_v he_o but_o dwell_v not_o there_o full_o bodily_a and_o creature_o as_o the_o angel_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n do_v 5._o the_o three_o birth_n be_v the_o almighty_a holy_a heart_n of_o god_n wherein_o christ_n natural_a 471._o body_n sit_v for_o his_o natural_a body_n be_v not_o as_o john_n calvin_n think_v such_o as_o reach_v no_o far_a than_o a_o little_a circumscribe_v place_n wherein_o it_o be_v 6._o for_o if_o every_o man_n in_o his_o astral_a spirit_n comprehend_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o this_o world_n shall_v not_o the_o fountain_n spirit_n in_o the_o natural_a body_n of_o christ_n be_v out_o of_o the_o fountain_n spirit_n of_o nature_n and_o his_o heart_n out_o of_o the_o inward_a birth_n viz._n the_o heart_n of_o god_n which_o comprehend_v all_o angel_n and_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n viz._n the_o whole_a father_n shall_v not_o it_o comprehend_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o uphold_v it_o as_o the_o only_a head_n heart_n and_o king_n of_o it_o in_o his_o hand_n be_v his_o sheep_n who_o none_o can_v pluck_v out_o chap._n xxi_o 1._o man_n be_v make_v out_o of_o the_o seed_n viz._n matrix_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n wherein_o the_o 485._o eye_n be_v twofold_a one_o in_o god_n the_o other_o in_o this_o world_n out_o of_o the_o three_o principle_n not_o out_o of_o the_o wrath_n but_o out_o of_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o the_o astral_a birth_n in_o the_o part_n of_o love_n but_o wrath_n hang_v to_o he_o which_o he_o shall_v have_v put_v forth_o from_o himself_o as_o the_o fruit_n put_v forth_o from_o itself_o the_o bitterness_n of_o the_o tree_n but_o be_v that_o he_o do_v not_o but_o reach_v back_o from_o the_o love_n into_o the_o wrath_n and_o lust_v after_o his_o dead_a or_o mortal_a mother_n to_o suck_v her_o breast_n and_o so_o bring_v his_o outermost_a birth_n into_o mortality_n and_o his_o astral_a birth_n or_o life_n into_o the_o part_n of_o the_o wrath._n 2._o man_n soul_n or_o spirit_n be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o
god_n and_o have_v ability_n to_o speak_v of_o the_o indissolvable_a band_n but_o not_o of_o the_o infinite_a generate_a for_o the_o immeasurable_a space_n of_o the_o d●ity_n have_v neither_o beginning_n nor_o end_n of_o the_o sublime_a gate_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n 4_o the_o father_n i●_n the_o original_a essence_n of_o all_o essence_n in_o who_o if_o the_o son_n the_o second_o 56._o principle_n be_v not_o eternal_o generate_v the_o father_n according_a to_o the_o first_o principle_n will_v be_v a_o zealous_a wrathful_a dark_a principle_n for_o the_o son_n be_v as_o the_o light_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n the_o heart_n brightness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o father_n who_o be_v in_o his_o son_n merciful_a reconcile_v and_o well_o please_v the_o son_n be_v another_o manner_n of_o person_n than_o the_o father_n have_v another_o centre_n of_o mere_a jov_n and_o love_n the_o holy_a ghost_n proceed_v from_o both_o in_o the_o enkindle_n of_o the_o light_n as_o out_o of_o the_o water_n fountain_n of_o humility_n be_v also_o a_o almighty_a spirit_n make_v out_o of_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o light_a a_o infinite_a number_n of_o centre_n of_o a_o sweet_a smell_n and_o sweet_a taste_n the_o description_n of_o lucifer_n etc._n etc._n i_o abridge_v not_o here_o have_v do_v it_o more_o full_o in_o the_o 13_o chapter_n of_o aurora_n page_n 250._o chap._n v._o of_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o creation_n of_o the_o material_a world_n and_o far_o clear_n of_o the_o first_o and_o second_o principle_n 1._o a_o principle_n be_v a_o birth_n therefore_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n may_v know_v the_o three_o principle_n by_o his_o own_o new_a birth_n the_o terror_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o horror_n and_o anguish_n of_o his_o estate_n sin_n and_o darkness_n be_v his_o first_o principle_n his_o pure_a divine_a joy_n in_o be_v bear_v again_o be_v his_o enter_v into_o the_o new_a life_n or_o second_o principle_n 2._o in_o the_o first_o principle_n be_v the_o indissoluble_a band_n which_o be_v genitrix_n in_o itself_o inanimate_a wherein_o by_o the_o move_a spirit_n of_o god_n out_o of_o that_o incomprehensible_a matrix_fw-la the_o comprehensible_a visible_a water_n proceed_v in_o such_o various_a manner_n as_o the_o spirit_n will_v for_o out_o of_o the_o five_o form_n of_o it_o be_v enkindle_v the_o fiery_a heaven_n and_o constellation_n or_o quintessence_n where_o the_o light_n originate_v whence_o the_o sun_n be_v bear_v which_o open_v and_o enliven_v the_o three_o principle_n of_o the_o material_a world_n as_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n in_o paradise_n do_v in_o that_o pure_a immaterial_a heaven_n open_v the_o eternal_a power_n and_o wisdom_n of_o god_n 3._o the_o outward_a three_o principle_n be_v the_o similitude_n or_o representation_n of_o the_o inward_a paradisical_a world_n in_o which_o angel_n and_o man_n be_v ●reated_v and_o shall_v not_o have_v know_v the_o original_a of_o the_o four_o element_n wherein_o by_o the_o fall_n of_o lucifer_n be_v evil_a and_o good_a but_o now_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o be_v high_o necessary_a that_o we_o may_v fly_v from_o the_o bestial_a man_n and_o learn_v to_o know_v the_o true_a man._n chap._n vi_o of_o the_o separation_n in_o create_v the_o three_o principle_n 1._o by_o the_o separation_n of_o the_o creature_n the_o sun_n star_n element_n yea_o in_o ourselves_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o their_o particular_a property_n the_o eternal_a mother_n be_v see_v 2._o the_o generate_v world_n become_v a_o genitrix_n not_o sunder_v from_o the_o eternal_a but_o by_o the_o sun_n have_v attain_v another_o light_n and_o life_n but_o be_v not_o the_o eternal_a light_n life_n or_o wisdom_n itself_o 3._o out_o of_o the_o paradisical_a heaven_n water_n spirit_n or_o matrix_fw-la be_v the_o material_a heaven_n create_v for_o when_o lucifer_n will_v domineer_v the_o dark_a matrix_fw-la attract_v so_o as_o the_o earth_n stones_n metal_n salt_n etc._n etc._n proceed_v which_o shut_v he_o up_o but_o the_o virtue_n remain_v in_o the_o matrix_fw-la produce_v light_n make_v also_o gold_n silver_n copper_n etc._n etc._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n without_o depart_v from_o his_o own_o eternal_a paradisical_a seat_n by_o the_o fiat_n move_v on_o the_o material_a half_a deadned_a water_n and_o create_v the_o heaven_n which_o once_o separate_v from_o the_o dark_a mist_n whereof_o be_v the_o earth_n the_o element_n of_o air_n fire_n and_o water_n though_o one_o in_o another_o appear_v chap._n vii_o of_o the_o eternal_a birth_n of_o heaven_n and_o generate_a the_o four_a element_n etc._n etc._n 1._o no_o spirit_n nor_o man_n can_v of_o his_o own_o power_n possible_o see_v into_o any_o other_o principle_n but_o in_o which_o he_o be_v or_o be_v regenerate_v into_o man_n who_o soul_n be_v out_o of_o the_o first_o principle_n his_o body_n outward_o of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n and_o inward_o of_o the_o one_o element_n if_o illustrate_v by_o the_o second_o principle_n have_v great_a might_n of_o miracle_n raise_v the_o dead_a etc._n etc._n such_o may_v well_o see_v into_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o spirit_n of_o which_o it_o be_v bear_v search_v the_o deep_a thing_n of_o the_o deity_n 2._o other_o man_n swim_v between_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n as_o the_o create_a heaven_n do_v between_o the_o divine_a and_o hellish_a kingdom_n as_o do_v man_n also_o and_o to_o which_o of_o they_o he_o fall_v and_o yield_v himself_o in_o that_o be_v he_o regenerate_v 3._o the_o light_n of_o god_n be_v a_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n but_o for_o that_o there_o will_v be_v no_o longing_n and_o attraction_n in_o the_o dark_a eternity_n and_o the_o father_n be_v the_o first_o desire_v and_o long_v after_o the_o son_n thence_o the_o eternal_a nature_n be_v ever_o long_a so_o the_o brightness_n or_o heart_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o dark_a matrix_fw-la generate_v the_o three_o principle_n for_o so_o be_v god_n manifest_a who_o else_o will_v be_v eternal_o hide_v 4._o therefore_o o_o noble_a man_n though_o thou_o be_v step_v with_o adam_n out_o of_o paradise_n into_o the_o three_o principle_n set_v thy_o great_a desire_n and_o longing_n of_o thy_o heart_n on_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n and_o his_o kingdom_n will_v be_v take_v by_o force_n seek_v god_n in_o thy_o soul_n there_o stand_v all_o the_o three_o principle_n the_o divine_a birth_n itself_o the_o pearl_n the_o paradisical_a garden_n do_v all_o stand_v open_a in_o a_o holy_a soul_n 5._o the_o true_a place_n of_o god_n be_v every_o where_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o comprehend_v hell_n itself_o all_o thing_n be_v of_o he_o and_o from_o he_o and_o yet_o the_o out_o or_o procreate_v birth_n be_v not_o from_o his_o essence_n or_o substance_n but_o from_o the_o darkness_n and_o 1._o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o darkness_n be_v the_o first_o principle_n 2._o the_o virtue_n and_o principle_n power_n of_o the_o light_n be_v the_o second_o principle_n 3._o the_o out-birth_n generate_v out_o of_o the_o darkness_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n be_v the_o three_o principle_n in_o a_o similitude_n 6._o 1._o your_o soul-giving_a reason_n represent_v god_n the_o father_n 2._o the_o light_n simile_n shine_v in_o the_o soul_n represent_v the_o son_n 3._o the_o virtue_n proceed_v from_o that_o light_n whereby_o the_o whole_a body_n be_v direct_v represent_v the_o holy_a ghost_n 7._o 1._o the_o darkness_n in_o you_o which_o long_v after_o the_o light_n be_v the_o first_o principle_n thus_o 2._o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n by_o which_o you_o see_v in_o your_o mind_n without_o bodily_a eye_n be_v the_o second_o principle_n 3._o the_o virtue_n proceed_v from_o the_o mind_n impregnate_v itself_o whence_o the_o material_a body_n grow_v be_v the_o three_o principle_n between_o each_o of_o which_o be_v a_o enclosure_n knot_n or_o stop_v 8._o god_n ●evered_v the_o fiery_a starry_a heaven_n or_o quintessence_n from_o the_o watery_a matrix_fw-la else_o there_o will_v have_v be_v no_o end_n of_o generate_a of_o stone_n that_o do_v the_o watery_a become_v clear_a and_o still_o the_o fiery_a long_v after_o the_o watery_a as_o the_o husband_n of_o it_o and_o the_o watery_a as_o the_o wife_n be_v impregnate_v thereby_o by_o which_o the_o element_n and_o all_o mineral_n vegetable_n etc._n etc._n as_o child_n be_v proceed_v 9_o every_o form_n in_o the_o matrix_fw-la have_v its_o visible_a creature_n but_o invisible_a to_o we_o unless_o they_o will_v manifest_v themselves_o for_o though_o the_o element_n be_v member_n one_o of_o the_o other_o and_o receptacle_n one_o of_o the_o other_o yet_o each_o comprehend_v but_o itself_o nor_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o air_n water_n and_o fire_n comprehend_v more_o than_o of_o their_o own_o birth_n or_o peculiar_a world_n as_o the_o body_n see_v not_o the_o syderial_a and_o elementary_a spirit_n nor_o that_o
possible_a for_o a_o soul_n by_o reach_v back_o into_o the_o might_n of_o the_o fire_n or_o first_o four_o form_n and_o become_v false_a to_o the_o virgin_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n to_o shut_v the_o door_n of_o the_o virgin_n and_o lose_v the_o good_a of_o the_o three_o principle_n which_o can_v be_v obtain_v again_o but_o by_o a_o new_a birth_n wrought_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n such_o a_o regeneration_n restore_v true_a honour_n and_o joy_n but_o without_o it_o at_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n the_o soul_n remain_v a_o serpent_n or_o worm_n that_o never_o die_v and_o the_o figure_n only_o of_o the_o other_o two_o principle_n remain_v to_o complete_a its_o horror_n that_o he_o may_v see_v what_o a_o angelical_a form_n he_o have_v irrecoverable_o lose_v thus_o adam_n lose_v the_o virgin_n by_o his_o lust_n and_o get_v the_o woman_n in_o his_o lust._n 8._o by_o the_o above_o appear_v what_o adam_n be_v viz._n have_v the_o tincture_n of_o the_o perfect_a male_a and_o female_a property_n 9_o the_o temptation_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n be_v the_o three_o principle_n like_o a_o young_a man_n of_o good_a complexion_n virtuous_a and_o beautiful_a have_v forty_o day_n and_o night_n sweet_a converse_n and_o embrace_n of_o a_o perfect_o fair_a curious_o feature_v modest_a virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n in_o mere_a joy_n with_o command_n that_o their_o will_n be_v most_o steadfast_a so_o as_o not_o in_o the_o least_o thought_n to_o desire_v one_o another_o but_o as_o chaste_o as_o if_o they_o be_v each_o unknown_a or_o unseen_a to_o the_o other_o and_o so_o to_o remain_v in_o the_o proba_n forty_o day_n and_o night_n 10._o the_o spirit_n which_o god_n have_v breathe_v into_o adam_n be_v the_o chaste_a virgin_n which_o adam_n worldly_a spirit_n shall_v have_v love_v with_o a_o pure_a mind_n but_o he_o desire_v she_o with_o terrene_a lust_n which_o be_v his_o fall_n 11._o but_o by_o be_v bear_v again_o of_o water_n which_o be_v in_o the_o centre_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o soul_n be_v cleanse_v from_o impure_a affection_n and_o inflame_v with_o divine_a and_o sacred_a love_n chap._n xiii_o of_o create_v the_o woman_n 1._o adam_n tincture_n be_v weary_v in_o the_o strife_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n his_o lust_n spirit_n prevail_v he_o sink_v into_o sleep_n his_o heavenly_a body_n become_v flesh_n and_o blood_n his_o strength_n bone_n the_o virgin_n withdraw_v into_o her_o heavenly_a ether_n where_o she_o wait_v to_o see_v if_o any_o will_n by_o the_o new_a birth_n receive_v she_o for_o their_o bride_n 2._o adam_n angelical_a kingdom_n be_v go_v he_o now_o must_v generate_v a_o worldly_a kingdom_n by_o a_o female_a as_o other_o beast_n which_o that_o god_n abominate_v appear_v by_o his_o make_a man_n at_o first_o without_o a_o female_a and_o say_v all_o be_v very_o good_a also_o that_o the_o first_o child_n be_v a_o murderer_n and_o that_o god_n curse_v the_o earth_n etc._n etc._n 3._o but_o god_n that_o he_o may_v help_v vanquish_v adam_n of_o one_o of_o his_o rib_n build_v a_o woman_n that_o be_v 12._o the_o fiat_n stand_v in_o the_o centre_n and_o sever_v the_o matrix_fw-la from_o the_o limbus_n take_v part_n of_o adam_n substance_n viz._n of_o his_o spirit_n flesh_n and_o bone_n which_o then_o be_v not_o so_o hard_a till_o eve_n do_v bite_v the_o apple_n so_o they_o be_v two_o yet_o undivided_a in_o nature_n and_o both_o must_v generate_v one_o man_n which_o before_o one_o shall_v have_v do_v 4._o a_o pleasant_a gate_n as_o little_a as_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n can_v be_v help_v except_o the_o virgin_n by_o enter_v into_o the_o abyss_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v near_o the_o hell_n of_o god_n fierce_a anger_n have_v regenerate_v by_o jesus_n christ_n so_o little_o can_v the_o rent_n in_o adam_n hollow_a side_n whence_o the_o rib_n be_v take_v be_v make_v perfect_a except_o the_o second_o adam_n have_v suffer_v the_o wound_n in_o the_o same_o place_n to_o pour_v out_o his_o precious_a blood_n and_o so_o repair_v the_o first_o adam_n breach_n make_v in_o the_o same_o place_n 5._o further_o of_o the_o woman_n eve_n be_v not_o make_v of_o the_o rib_n only_o but_o of_o all_o adam_n essence_n yet_o of_o no_o more_o member_n than_o the_o rib_n which_o cause_v her_o feebleness_n and_o be_v by_o god_n command_n in_o subjection_n to_o the_o man_n and_o to_o be_v friendly_a to_o he_o also_o the_o man_n must_v help_v she_o and_o love_v she_o as_o his_o own_o essence_n and_o they_o be_v but_o one_o flesh_n bone_n and_o heart_n must_v have_v but_o one_o will_n and_o their_o child_n be_v neither_o of_o the_o one_o nor_o of_o the_o other_o but_o of_o both_o as_o if_o only_a of_o one_o which_o cause_v the_o severe_a command_n that_o they_o honour_n and_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o father_n and_o mother_n on_o pain_n of_o temporary_a and_o eternal_a punishment_n 6._o the_o noble_a propagation_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o tincture_n be_v generate_v from_o all_o the_o do_v three_o principle_n yet_o have_v neither_o for_o its_o own_o but_o be_v a_o bright_a habitation_n in_o which_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v it_o renew_v the_o spirit_n that_o it_o become_v clear_a and_o visible_a it_o be_v name_n be_v wonderful_a know_v only_o to_o they_o that_o have_v it_o it_o give_v virtue_n to_o and_o be_v the_o life_n and_o heart_n of_o all_o thing_n it_o be_v the_o fragrancy_n of_o herb_n and_o flower_n and_o cause_v they_o as_o also_o silver_n and_o gold_n to_o grow_v though_o of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v a_o virgin_n and_o generate_v nothing_o out_o of_o itself_o it_o be_v the_o friend_n and_o playfellow_n of_o god_n the_o way_n to_o it_o be_v very_o near_o whosoever_o find_v it_o dare_v not_o reveal_v it_o nor_o can_v he_o for_o no_o language_n can_v express_v it_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o god_n it_o may_v be_v overpower_v and_o use_v in_o metal_n if_o it_o be_v pure_a it_o can_v make_v pure_a gold_n of_o iron_n and_o copper_n and_o make_v a_o little_a grow_v to_o be_v a_o great_a deal_n it_o be_v way_n be_v as_o subtle_a as_o the_o thought_n of_o a_o man_n for_o thence_o rise_v the_o thought_n 7._o the_o propagation_n in_o the_o flesh_n so_o great_a be_v the_o subtlety_n and_o might_n of_o the_o tincture_n as_o to_o penetrate_v the_o marrow_n in_o the_o bone_n of_o another_o which_o witch_n know_v and_o practice_v for_o their_o master_n lucifer_n think_v to_o exalt_v his_o false_a tincture_n above_o go_n 8._o the_o male_a and_o female_a tincture_n though_o different_a yet_o both_o long_a after_o the_o virgin_n the_o tincture_n of_o the_o male_n go_v out_o of_o the_o limbus_n that_o of_o the_o female_a out_o of_o the_o matrix_fw-la and_o in_o the_o delicate_a complexion_n where_o the_o tincture_n be_v most_o noble_a and_o clear_a the_o ardent_a vigour_n of_o each_o think_v to_o find_v the_o virgin_n in_o the_o other_o though_o it_o be_v in_o neither_o and_o from_o the_o mix_a desire_n grow_v the_o body_n and_o in_o the_o wrestle_n the_o conqueror_n give_v the_o mark_n of_o distinction_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n think_v it_o have_v the_o virgin_n which_o it_o have_v not_o 9_o the_o secret_a gate_n of_o woman_n the_o seed_n be_v sow_v in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o tincture_n and_o the_o harsh_a sour_a fiat_n suppose_v it_o to_o be_v the_o virgin_n attract_v the_o seed_n to_o it_o with_o great_a joy_n desire_v the_o limbus_n of_o god_n in_o paradise_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n insinuate_v and_o fill_v the_o tincture_n with_o the_o element_n whence_o come_v a_o loathe_n against_o the_o fullness_n for_o the_o virgin_n tincture_n relish_v not_o such_o grossness_n but_o retire_v into_o its_o ether_n then_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o sun_n star_n and_o element_n do_v by_o the_o fiat_n attract_v and_o foster_v the_o child_n 10._o in_o the_o first_o month_n the_o harsh_a fiat_n in_o which_o rule_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o star_n perceive_v saturn_n the_o blood_n of_o the_o mother_n wherein_o be_v the_o tincture_n to_o be_v sweet_a than_o its_o own_o essence_n it_o long_v to_o image_n itself_o therein_o and_o create_v adam_n in_o the_o second_o month_n the_o matter_n be_v sever_v into_o member_n according_a to_o the_o predominance_n jupiter_n of_o such_o star_n as_o be_v then_o most_o potent_a in_o the_o three_o month_n the_o joy_n the_o fiat_n get_v in_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o blood_n withdraw_v mars_n and_o the_o harsh_a essence_n in_o terror_n will_v fain_o like_v a_o flash_n depart_v but_o be_v withhold_v and_o make_v hard_o make_v the_o skin_n enclose_v the_o child_n than_o the_o tincture_n flash_v upward_o in_o the_o terror_n take_v the_o power_n of_o all_o the_o essence_n with_o
church_n 1._o adam_n have_v a_o garment_n lend_v he_o by_o the_o great_a world_n be_v let_v go_v out_o of_o the_o garden_n and_o a_o cherubin_n with_o a_o flame_a sword_n be_v set_v to_o guard_v the_o way_n to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n which_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o fierceness_n in_o god_n anger_n which_o must_v cut_v away_o the_o earthy_a body_n from_o the_o holy_a element_n that_o the_o new_a man_n may_v press_v into_o the_o second_o principle_n the_o way_n to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n in_o paradise_n our_o gross_a flesh_n be_v the_o hedge_n before_o the_o paradise_n will_v you_o enter_v press_v through_o the_o sword_n of_o death_n christ_n the_o great_a champion_n will_v help_v you_o who_o though_o by_o his_o enter_n ha●h_v show_v and_o make_v the_o way_n more_o easy_a yet_o the_o sword_n be_v still_o before_o it_o 2._o christ_n take_v the_o book_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o ancient_n of_o day_n and_o open_v the_o seven_o seal_n or_o spirit_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n the_o seven_o candlestick_n be_v his_o humanity_n the_o seven_o star_n the_o deity_n see_v the_o four_o first_o chapter_n of_o this_o book_n 3._o when_o eve_n bear_v cain_n she_o say_v i_o have_v a_o man_n from_o the_o lord_n meaning_n what_o the_o apostle_n think_v of_o christ_n that_o he_o shall_v erect_v a_o worldly_a kingdom_n and_o break_v the_o serpent_n head_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n and_o its_o might_n and_o here_o lie_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o two_o sort_n of_o church_n one_o as_o cain_n stand_v in_o the_o might_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n the_o other_o of_o abel_n press_v on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o faith_n and_o resignation_n but_o from_o the_o evil_a tree_n of_o adam_n and_o eve_n lust_n spring_v the_o evil_a murderous_a branch_n cain_n 4._o that_o cain_n the_o first-born_a shall_v be_v so_o wicked_a and_o a_o murderer_n be_v for_o that_o eve_n be_v the_o child_n which_o adam_n shall_v if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v overcome_v in_o great_a modesty_n have_v generate_v but_o his_o matrix_fw-la be_v impregnate_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n therefore_o first_o be_v frame_v out_o of_o it_o a_o fleshly_a woman_n and_o her_o first_o fruit_n become_v evil_a as_o well_o as_o the_o limbus_n of_o adam_n after_o abel_n death_n 70_o year_n pass_v before_o seth._n chap._n xxi_o of_o cain_n kingdom_n and_o antichristian_a church_n and_o of_o abel_n kingdom_n and_o true_a christian_a church_n 1._o the_o two_o eternal_a principle_n of_o fierceness_n and_o meekness_n do_v strive_v from_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n for_o without_o the_o fierceness_n the_o meekness_n will_v be_v a_o still_o nothing_o without_o mobility_n and_o without_o the_o meekness_n the_o fierceness_n will_v be_v a_o dark_a gnaw_v as_o in_o hell_n adam_n first_o principle_n be_v thorough_o illustrate_v with_o the_o second_o and_o his_o body_n out_o of_o the_o one_o element_n out_o of_o which_o element_n come_v the_o four_o element_n 2._o adam_n be_v draw_v of_o both_o and_o so_o be_v man_n still_o but_o man_n have_v the_o balance_n of_o both_o scale_n the_o mind_n be_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o balance_n the_o sense_n or_o thought_n be_v the_o weight_n which_o the_o mind_n pass_v out_o of_o one_o scale_n into_o the_o other_o the_o one_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o fierceness_n the_o other_o of_o the_o regeneration_n thus_o have_v man_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o divine_a virtue_n give_v into_o his_o power_n the_o kingdom_n of_o hell_n in_o the_o root_n of_o it_o in_o a_o bridle_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n according_a to_o the_o humanity_n from_o adam_n consider_v we_o well_o which_o we_o suffer_v the_o mind_n to_o be_v charge_v with_o and_o overbalance_v by_o for_o of_o that_o we_o be_v the_o very_a image_n 3._o man_n be_v a_o field_n the_o mind_n the_o sour_a the_o three_o kingdom_n the_o seed_n look_v which_o thou_o sowe_v for_o that_o thou_o reape_v and_o at_o the_o dissolve_v of_o the_o body_n that_o thou_o be_v if_o thou_o give_v thy_o field_n thy_o self_n up_o to_o this_o world_n thou_o stand_v only_o in_o two_o principle_n that_o of_o this_o world_n and_o that_o of_o the_o fierce_a wrath._n 4._o but_o he_o that_o be_v generate_v out_o of_o darkness_n into_o the_o light_n know_v both_o the_o fierce_a eternity_n and_o the_o out-birth_n but_o can_v search_v out_o the_o light_n for_o he_o be_v therewith_o environ_v and_o therewith_o rule_v like_o a_o prince_n in_o heaven_n over_o hell_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o be_v profitable_a to_o he_o for_o by_o the_o first_o his_o high_a exult_a paradisical_a joy_n spring_v up_o and_o in_o the_o three_o be_v god_n variety_n of_o wonder_n as_o in_o glass_n represent_v 5._o thus_o may_v be_v see_v how_o cain_n evil_a worldly_a kingdom_n and_o hypocritical_a antichristian_a church_n be_v found_v also_o how_o abel_n meek_a light_n righteous_a kingdom_n and_o his_o regenerate_v and_o resign_v spiritual_a church_n be_v perfect_v the_o victorious_a gate_n of_o the_o poor_a soul_n in_o the_o three_o last_o page_n of_o this_o chapter_n be_v a_o sweet_a and_o consolatory_a incitement_n and_o exhortation_n that_o the_o soul_n advance_v by_o perseverance_n with_o disregard_n of_o the_o old_a man_n compare_v to_o a_o wild_a unruly_a beast_n that_o it_o may_v attain_v the_o victorious_a garland_n of_o pearl_n to_o crown_v the_o new_a man_n with_o chap._n xxii_o of_o the_o new_a regeneration_n in_o christ_n out_o of_o the_o old_a adamical_a man._n 1._o the_o scripture_n say_v christ_n be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v without_o sin_n of_o a_o pure_a virgin_n but_o since_o adam_n fall_n no_o pure_a virgin_n be_v generate_v of_o man_n seed_n therefore_o the_o pure_a eternal_a virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n put_v itself_o into_o mary_n become_v not_o thereby_o earthy_a but_o mary_n by_o put_v on_o the_o chaste_a virgin_n as_o a_o pure_a garment_n of_o the_o holy_a element_n or_o as_o a_o new_a regenerate_v man_n the_o soul_n of_o mary_n comprehend_v the_o same_o and_o in_o that_o same_o she_o conceive_v and_o do_v bear_v into_o the_o world_n the_o saviour_n of_o all_o the_o world_n 2._o and_o as_o mary_n bear_v the_o heavenly_a in_o the_o old_a earthy_a man_n which_o be_v she_o own_o yet_o comprehend_v not_o the_o new_a so_o the_o word_n enter_v into_o the_o eternal_a virgin_n in_o the_o heavenly_a matrix_fw-la in_o the_o body_n of_o mary_n and_o become_v a_o heavenly_a man_n out_o of_o the_o new_a regenerate_v man_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o mary_n and_o have_v bring_v the_o soul_n of_o mary_n again_o into_o the_o holy_a father_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v new_o bear_v again_o in_o the_o soul_n of_o christ._n 3._o the_o soul_n of_o christ_n be_v no_o strange_a soul_n bring_v from_o heaven_n but_o as_o all_o soul_n be_v generate_v so_o be_v christ_n though_o in_o his_o holy_a body_n which_o be_v become_v mary_n own_o and_o christ_n with_o his_o entrance_n into_o death_n sever_v his_o holy_a man_n from_o the_o fierceness_n of_o the_o anger_n and_o from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n 4._o as_o the_o pure_a element_n which_o be_v true_o every_o where_o in_o which_o god_n dwell_v have_v attract_v to_o it_o this_o world_n as_o a_o body_n and_o yet_o this_o out-birth_n comprehend_v it_o no_o more_o than_o the_o body_n do_v the_o soul_n so_o true_o have_v christ_n in_o the_o body_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n attract_v to_o he_o our_o human_a essence_n and_o so_o be_v our_o brother_n which_o essence_n comprehend_v not_o his_o deity_n nor_o can_v the_o new_a man_n comprehend_v it_o otherwise_o than_o the_o body_n do_v the_o soul_n 5._o in_o our_o human_a essence_n christ_n die_v and_o his_o deity_n of_o his_o holy_a man_n in_o the_o pure_a element_n bereave_v death_n of_o its_o power_n and_o open_v a_o gate_n for_o we_o all_o to_o be_v separate_a from_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o bestial_a body_n of_o the_o four_o element_n whereof_o only_o the_o shadow_n be_v to_o remain_v who_o then_o shall_v not_o have_v the_o image_n of_o our_o immanuel_n shall_v have_v the_o image_n of_o that_o which_o his_o heart_n have_v be_v set_v upon_o here_o 6._o to_o demonstrate_v high_a thing_n by_o a_o similitude_n similitude_n 1._o the_o almighty_a father_n be_v as_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o whole_a holy_a constellation_n 2._o the_o son_n as_o the_o sun_n which_o be_v the_o heart_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o deep_a 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o air._n 4._o the_o virgin_n of_o god_n wisdom_n as_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n 5._o the_o holy_a ternary_n as_o the_o earth_n 6._o the_o heavenly_a aquaster_n as_o the_o water_n call_v also_o the_o holy_a
essence_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o eternal_a band_n so_o in_o the_o new_a birth_n may_v be_v see_v the_o dark_a and_o holy_a world_n as_o that_o whereout_o the_o new_a man_n be_v bear_v even_o as_o the_o word_n in_o the_o father_n and_o the_o spirit_n which_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o power_n be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o deity_n the_o eternal_a will_n be_v the_o creator_n and_o the_o father_n be_v the_o be_v of_o the_o will_n and_o the_o essence_n cause_v by_o the_o will._n there_o be_v two_o will_n cause_v two_o principle_n in_o one_o be_v but_o the_o first_o be_v not_o call_v god_n but_o nature_n or_o essence_n the_o second_o will_n be_v the_o beginning_n and_o end_n make_v nature_n or_o essence_n manifest_a 2._o the_o first_o will_n be_v a_o eternal_a desire_n to_o generate_v the_o word_n can_v be_v call_v only_o the_o desire_v in_o the_o will_n which_o with_o a_o strong_a eagerness_n contract_v narrowness_n to_o be_v the_o manifester_n of_o wideness_n which_o attraction_n be_v thick_a than_o the_o will_n and_o as_o its_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o egress_n of_o the_o desire_a be_v the_o essence_n viz._n a_o sting_n of_o sensibility_n which_o the_o desire_a can_v endure_v therefore_o rage_v so_o much_o the_o more_o into_o such_o enmity_n as_o be_v betwixt_o heat_n and_o cold_a and_o this_o impetuosity_n cause_v mobility_n terror_n and_o anguish_n move_v upward_o where_o being_n restrain_v it_o stir_v circular_a whence_o come_v multiplicity_n and_o though_o without_o feeling_n be_v mere_a spirit_n and_o form_n of_o nature_n yet_o so_o terrible_o rave_v that_o it_o build_v and_o destroy_v as_o life_n and_o death_n and_o here_o be_v the_o sulphur_n mercury_n and_o salt_n of_o high-knowing_a ancient_a philosopher_n 3._o two_o form_n sharp_a cold_a and_o bitter_a sting_a make_v the_o wheel_n of_o the_o essence_n which_o two_o be_v in_o terrible_a anguish_n without_o the_o other_o form_n generate_v out_o of_o they_o for_o the_o sharp_a sourness_n be_v like_o hard_a stone_n and_o the_o sting_n of_o the_o attract_v break_v they_o which_o be_v right_o call_v phur_n which_o will_v hold_v the_o will_n in_o the_o darkness_n which_o can_v be_v captivate_v be_v incomprehensible_a and_o be_v the_o flash_n of_o the_o sting_n and_o the_o bitter_a sting_n dissipate_v the_o darkness_n of_o the_o astringency_n as_o the_o flash_n arise_v from_o a_o stroke_n on_o a_o sharp_a flint_n the_o bitter_a sting_n extreme_o sharpen_v itself_o consume_v the_o darkness_n even_o so_o the_o father_n sharpness_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n be_v the_o liberty_n which_o be_v free_a from_o nature_n as_o much_o as_o the_o mind_n be_v above_o the_o sense_n and_o when_o the_o sourness_n have_v captivate_v the_o liberty_n the_o four_o form_n be_v generate_v and_o the_o crack_n of_o the_o flash_n be_v the_o three_o form_n make_v the_o sour_a anguish_n or_o brimstone_n spirit_n for_o if_o the_o sourness_n sharpen_v extreme_o it_o be_v the_o proper_a limit_n of_o eternal_a death_n the_o brimstone_n spirit_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o four_o form_n have_v the_o fire_n in_o it_o and_o will_v enkindle_v nature_n and_o fly_v above_o it_o in_o a_o horrible_a power_n as_o may_v be_v consider_v in_o the_o devil_n 4._o sul_z in_o sulphur_n be_v the_o soul_n in_o a_o herb_n it_o be_v the_o oil_n not_o originate_v in_o the_o centre_n as_o phur_n do_v but_o be_v generate_v after_o the_o flash_n even_o as_o all_o the_o four_o form_n in_o this_o three_o principle_n be_v by_o the_o sun_n virtue_n in_o a_o great_a degree_n moderate_v and_o make_v amiable_a in_o like_a manner_n do_v the_o second_o principle_n enlighten_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o four_o form_n in_o the_o holy_a angel_n make_v they_o lovely_a and_o pleasant_a mercurius_n comprise_v all_o the_o four_o form_n and_o sal_fw-la be_v the_o great_a in_o corporeal_a thing_n the_o four_o form_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o thing_n make_v the_o wheel_n of_o the_o essence_n and_o every_o essence_n which_o be_v themselves_o innumerable_a be_v again_o a_o centre_n so_o that_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v unsearchable_a 5._o the_o fall_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v their_o extinguish_n in_o themselves_o the_o light_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n wherefore_o they_o be_v shut_v up_o in_o the_o anxious_a four_o form_n man_n fall_v from_o that_o light_n also_o into_o that_o of_o this_o world_n who_o if_o he_o enter_v not_o again_o into_o the_o light_n of_o god_n when_o this_o body_n break_v he_o be_v in_o the_o first_o birth_n of_o life_n with_o the_o devil_n yet_o both_o will_v climb_v up_o above_o heaven_n but_o can_v feel_v or_o see_v that_o principle_n like_a as_o we_o man_n with_o our_o outward_a eye_n can_v see_v god_n who_o be_v always_o present_a nor_o the_o angel_n who_o be_v very_o often_o with_o we_o except_o we_o put_v our_o earnest_n will_v into_o god_n than_o we_o see_v and_o feel_v he_o with_o the_o mind_n so_o also_o if_o we_o go_v with_o our_o will_n in●o_o wickedness_n we_o receive_v the_o hellish_a principle_n and_o the_o devil_n take_v fast_o hold_v of_o our_o heart_n whereof_o the_o soul_n be_v so_o sensible_a that_o often_o in_o desperation_n they_o destroy_v themselves_o by_o the_o sword_n rope_n or_o water_n 6._o though_o the_o hellish_a creature_n have_v but_o four_o form_n manifest_a to_o they_o yet_o can_v they_o turn_v themselves_o into_o all_o form_n as_o infinite_o as_o man_n thought_n except_o the_o holy_a form_n the_o fire_n be_v their_o right_a life_n and_o the_o sour_a astringency_n of_o the_o darkness_n their_o right_a food_n 7._o the_o first_o eternal_a will_n be_v the_o father_n and_o eternal_o generate_v the_o word_n his_o son_n who_o be_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o first_o will_n have_v in_o he_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o the_o first_o will_n and_o a_o several_a centre_n in_o itself_o the_o father_n express_v all_o thing_n by_o the_o son_n and_o whatever_o be_v express_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o power_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o word_n be_v in_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n for_o what_o be_v form_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a be_v spirit_n and_o eternal_a as_o angel_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v and_o though_o the_o four_o form_n keep_v their_o own_o centre_n yet_o out_o of_o they_o come_v the_o light_n and_o in_o the_o light_a the_o love_n which_o shine_v in_o the_o darkness_n but_o the_o darkness_n comprehend_v it_o not_o the_o father_n be_v in_o himself_o the_o light_n clear_a bright_a eternity_n yet_o without_o a_o name_n for_o if_o the_o eternal_a liberty_n do_v not_o generate_v there_o will_v be_v no_o father_n but_o see_v he_o do_v generate_v the_o band_n of_o nature_n he_o manifest_v himself_o therewith_o with_o his_o fiery_a sharpness_n a_o angry_a zealous_a or_o jealous_a god_n and_o consume_a fire_n out_o of_o which_o press_v forth_o the_o meekness_n as_o a_o sprout_n out_o of_o death_n turn_v enmity_n into_o love_n chap._n iii_o be_v concern_v the_o six_o and_o seven_o form_n 1._o the_o generate_a of_o the_o love_n be_v in_o the_o six_o form_n viz._n mercury_n the_o sound_n tone_n or_o song_n as_o also_o the_o five_o sense_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v right_o the_o flame_n of_o love_n who_o create_v the_o angelical_a world_n out_o of_o himself_o whence_o go_v out_o the_o virgin_n of_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n of_o god_n by_o which_o god_n create_v this_o world_n out_o of_o the_o first_o principle_n and_o that_o which_o go_v forth_o with_o or_o out_o of_o the_o love_n be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o the_o word_n this_o together_o be_v the_o trinity_n in_o unity_n but_o as_o in_o the_o wrath_n there_o be_v a_o strive_v contrary_a will_n here_o be_v a_o embrace_v 2._o the_o sourness_n retain_v its_o strength_n in_o the_o sharpness_n of_o love_n but_o it_o be_v very_o soft_a and_o the_o six_o form_n make_v voice_n tune_n and_o sound_n so_o that_o the_o essence_n hear_v one_o another_o and_o in_o the_o assimilation_n taste_v one_o another_o in_o the_o break_n through_o of_o their_o power_n feel_v one_o another_o in_o the_o desirous_a love_n smell_v one_o another_o and_o in_o the_o light_n see_v one_o another_o the_o six_o form_n be_v the_o six_o seal_n of_o god_n what_o in_o the_o dark_a centre_n be_v a_o poisonous_a woe_n and_o anguish_n be_v in_o this_o the_o exalt_a joy_n and_o triumph_n a_o satiate_v of_o the_o first_o will_v which_o be_v call_v father_n for_o the_o son_n be_v the_o word_n the_o brightness_n the_o power_n the_o love_n the_o life_n the_o wonder_n of_o god_n he_o be_v the_o essence_n which_o manifest_v every_o essence_n concern_v the_o seven_o form_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n the_o reveal_v gate_n of_o the_o essence_n of_o all_o essence_n 3._o the_o time_n of_o this_o world_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n
be_v the_o seven_o form_n or_o seal_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n wherein_o the_o six_o seal_n disclose_v themselves_o and_o natural_a wisdom_n instead_o of_o find_v the_o heart_n of_o god_n by_o humble_a resignation_n have_v find_v the_o wonder_n of_o this_o world_n by_o thunder_n voice_n and_o strife_n for_o when_o after_o the_o apostle_n time_n man_n leave_v love_n and_o meekness_n and_o fall_v to_o pomp_n and_o pride_n the_o golden_a candlestick_n and_o seven_o star_n withdraw_v and_o be_v hide_v and_o all_o become_v seven_o seal_n the_o glassy_a sea_n be_v the_o angelical_a world_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o seven_o thunder_n will_v be_v hide_v proceed_v out_o of_o the_o stern_a essence_n do_v we_o not_o put_v our_o imagination_n into_o they_o and_o open_v they_o in_o we_o so_o that_o only_o the_o lamb_n except_v none_o in_o heaven_n nor_o earth_n be_v worthy_a to_o open_v the_o seal_n nor_o look_v thereon_o we_o be_v shut_v up_o by_o they_o under_o death_n &_o darkness_n which_o only_o the_o light_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n can_v open_v for_o man_n be_v become_v a_o abominable_a beast_n a_o dragon_n with_o seven_o head_n and_o ten_o horn_n and_o ten_o crown_n on_o the_o ten_o horn_n this_o beast_n the_o hypocritical_a woman_n ride_v on_o be_v this_o the_o ass_n christ_n humble_o ride_v on_o 4._o it_o be_v hellish_a pride_n and_o worldly_a pomp_n on_o which_o the_o woman_n of_o seem_a holiness_n ride_v she_o pretend_v to_o the_o key_n of_o heaven_n and_o make_v law_n decree_n and_o canon_n yet_o know_v not_o the_o new_a birth_n he_o only_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n in_o his_o incline_v heart_n the_o seal_n be_v open_v but_o when_o and_o wheresoever_o the_o lamb_n open_v the_o seven_o seal_n then_o and_o there_o the_o whore_n the_o beast_n and_o dragon_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o lake_n of_o fire_n then_o do_v the_o good_a shepherd_n lead_v his_o flock_n into_o green_a pasture_n then_o they_o that_o mark_v harken_v incline_v the_o heart_n mind_n and_o thought_n come_v humble_o with_o break_a heart_n be_v meet_v and_o embrace_v in_o they_o christ_n be_v bear_v they_o have_v he_o in_o the_o baptism_n supper_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o divine_a word_n in_o all_o place_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n satisfy_v the_o longing_n of_o the_o contrite_a spirit_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n the_o corporeity_n 1._o corporeity_n subsist_v in_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n and_o as_o all_o the_o other_o six_o form_n be_v a_o hunger_n and_o long_a desire_n to_o each_o other_o so_o be_v all_o their_o desire_n to_o the_o seven_o to_o have_v a_o body_n or_o rest_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o essence_n be_v to_o preserve_v and_o sustain_v the_o body_n the_o whole_a essence_n of_o all_o essence_n be_v a_o continue_a hunger_n of_o propagate_a from_o its_o fullness_n so_o that_o when_o one_o form_n attain_v the_o other_o a_o three_o rise_v yet_o the_o two_o former_a vanish_v not_o but_o all_o keep_v one_o in_o the_o other_o their_o own_o respective_a power_n and_o so_o of_o the_o rest_n and_o though_o the_o still_a eternity_n be_v the_o only_a true_a rest_n yet_o be_v the_o seven_o form_n a_o substantial_a body_n of_o rest_n whereinto_o the_o six_o diffuse_v their_o virtue_n and_o the_o same_o seven_o form_n stand_v and_o be_v the_o comprehensible_a body_n of_o darkness_n and_o light_n 2._o the_o sharp_a fire_n in_o the_o liberty_n hold_v its_o right_n and_o the_o anguish_n whence_o the_o fire_n arise_v sink_v as_o a_o death_n afford_v matter_n and_o weight_n as_o in_o myself_o i_o see_v the_o fire_n the_o cause_n of_o feel_v in_o the_o dead_a corporeity_n which_o else_o in_o the_o anguish_n sink_v into_o weight_n and_o be_v burdensome_a as_o a_o stifle_a now_o what_o as_o fire_n ascend_v not_o or_o as_o weight_n sink_v not_o in_o death_n do_v as_o anguish_n remain_v neither_o uppermost_a nor_o lowermost_a which_o as_o the_o begin_v anguish_n be_v the_o centre_n of_o both_o and_o not_o get_v up_o nor_o down_o press_v sideways_o like_o the_o low_a branch_n of_o a_o grow_a tree_n 3._o the_o deity_n long_v to_o see_v the_o wonder_n in_o the_o eternal_a nature_n and_o innumerable_a essence_n yet_o create_v all_o for_o the_o light_n not_o for_o the_o darkness_n for_o the_o tincture_n be_v awaken_v in_o the_o centre_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v the_o life_n of_o all_o gem_n mineral_n vegetative_n and_o animal_n and_o in_o the_o deep_a the_o sun_n have_v the_o tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n be_v the_o father_n and_o life_n of_o all_o the_o star_n who_o in_o the_o beginning_n proceed_v from_o its_o centre_n not_o that_o they_o all_o spring_v from_o they_o for_o as_o the_o sun_n be_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o uppermost_a in_o the_o liberty_n so_o be_v saturn_n or_o the_o earth_n of_o the_o lowermost_a in_o death_n yet_o be_v there_o no_o die_a but_o a_o transmutation_n for_o neither_o do_v this_o world_n die_v but_o the_o essence_n change_v to_o be_v what_o they_o be_v not_o and_o remain_z as_o figure_n for_o ever_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n work_n and_o if_o the_o gross_a visibles_fw-fr be_v not_o create_v to_o the_o darkness_n how_o much_o less_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a mind_n and_o therefore_o eternal_a like_v as_o our_o mind_n have_v diversity_n of_o innumerable_a thought_n and_o those_o thought_n essential_o potent_a when_o exalt_v as_o in_o that_o of_o a_o woman_n with_o child_n who_o thought_n can_v magical_o impress_v foreign_a preternatural_a substance_n as_o well_o as_o heterogene_a incongruous_a figure_n on_o the_o fruit_n of_o her_o womb_n 4._o when_o god_n will_v the_o fiat_n viz._n the_o create_v the_o eternal_a essence_n or_o power_n which_o flow_v into_o substance_n which_o eternal_a essence_n before_o go_v forth_o without_o substance_n than_o time_n have_v its_o beginning_n but_o the_o holy_a will_v still_o proceed_v with_o the_o power_n into_o the_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o meekness_n contrariwise_o lucifer_n direful_a fall_n be_v his_o delight_n of_o turn_v back_o his_o will_n to_o domineer_v in_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n root_n his_o motion_n to_o which_o be_v the_o form_n of_o the_o genitrix_n before_o enkindle_n of_o the_o light_n as_o sour_a bitter_a dark_a tart_a sting_a envious_a for_o in_o the_o four_o form_n stand_v love_n and_o anger_n in_o opposition_n be_v the_o middle_a form_n of_o the_o seven_o having_z three_z drawing_z one_o way_n and_o the_o other_o three_o draw_v the_o other_o lucifer_n therefore_o be_v draw_v of_o both_o but_o that_o the_o root_n form_v prevail_v be_v because_o he_o see_v the_o divine_a or_o second_o birth_n proceed_v out_o of_o the_o centre_n and_o himself_o stand_v in_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o eternity_n the_o great_a fountain_n he_o therefore_o despise_v the_o humility_n whereof_o love_n and_o light_n be_v the_o offspring_n and_o will_v rule_v over_o it_o and_o so_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o uppermost_a life_n into_o the_o nethermost_a death_n and_o darkness_n for_o he_o be_v offend_v to_o see_v the_o great_a mystery_n to_o stand_v in_o the_o great_a lowliness_n 5._o the_o attain_v the_o divine_a light_n consist_v in_o a_o fix_a resolution_n wrought_v in_o we_o of_o humility_n wherein_o the_o love_n be_v generate_v but_o all_o law_n and_o device_n to_o attain_v it_o be_v fabulous_a and_o as_o the_o make_v costly_a work_n wherein_o the_o artificer_n please_v only_o himself_o with_o thing_n whole_o unprofitable_a reach_v no_o high_a than_o imitation_n of_o useful_a thing_n like_v also_o as_o there_o be_v many_o spirit_n aerial_a aquastrish_a terrestrial_a and_o in_o the_o anguish_n which_o be_v not_o out_o of_o the_o eternal_a wellspring_n but_o from_o the_o beginning_n will_n generate_v by_o the_o tincture_n of_o heaven_n in_o nature_n which_o mutable_a at_o their_o time_n leave_v only_o their_o shadow_n to_o manifest_v the_o wonder_n of_o god_n and_o from_o eternity_n there_o have_v be_v such_o a_o government_n where_o the_o knowledge_n be_v only_o in_o god_n but_o at_o the_o come_n out_o of_o the_o angelical_a world_n a_o intellect_n be_v also_o in_o the_o creature_n the_o gate_n into_o the_o holy_a trinity_n 6._o in_o no_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o this_o world_n stand_v the_o three_o principle_n open_v as_o in_o man._n the_o first_o principle_n or_o father_n though_o he_o stand_v in_o the_o liberty_n &_o eternal_a stillness_n be_v not_o call_v father_n as_o such_o but_o as_o he_o be_v the_o desire_v thus_o the_o mind_n of_o a_o man_n be_v one_o only_o will_v be_v desire_v yet_o therein_o out_o of_o the_o eternal_a will_n be_v innumerable_a will_n the_o first_o will_n be_v master_n and_o the_o other_o be_v recomprehend_v lead_v to_o light_n and_o darkness_n to_o joy_n
earthy_a way_n sleep_v and_o god_n take_v the_o rib_n and_o half_a cross_n in_o adam_n and_o frame_v a_o woman_n also_o give_v the_o woman_n a_o branch_n out_o of_o adam_n soul_n spirit_n that_o she_o may_v not_o generate_v devil_n so_o the_o man_n have_v the_o fire_n tincture_n and_o the_o woman_n the_o light_n tincture_n and_o see_v it_o can_v not_o be_v otherwise_o they_o propagate_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o all_o beast_n the_o man_n sow_v soul_n the_o woman_n spirit_n so_o then_o the_o soul_n come_v not_o into_o the_o body_n from_o without_o but_o the_o three_o mystery_n principle_n be_v each_o its_o own_o workmaster_n the_o one_o strike_v fire_n make_v the_o centre_n of_o nature_n the_o second_o tincture_n and_o fire_n and_o the_o three_o the_o great_a earthy_a mystery_n all_o do_v in_o the_o mixture_n of_o the_o seed_n as_o a_o twig_n or_o branch_n out_o of_o a_o tree_n q._n 9_o in_o what_o manner_n the_o soul_n unit_v itself_o with_o the_o body_n a._n it_o be_v above_o 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 draw_v wonder_n to_o it_o but_o not_o matter_n let_v it_o enlighten_v seek_v earthy_a food_n but_o not_o go_v into_o it_o for_o from_o this_o the_o right_a eye_n must_v ever_o in_o this_o life_n time_n account_v itself_o and_o be_v real_o dead_a and_o then_o the_o soul_n lay_v hold_v on_o liberty_n and_o become_v enlighten_v the_o noble_a image_n which_o be_v subtle_a and_o pure_a than_o any_o thing_n stand_v in_o heavenly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o majesty_n and_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o that_o image_n sit_v the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o teach_v that_o myself_o be_o god_n servant_n my_o child_n my_o estate_n my_o work_n be_v all_o his_o and_o when_o he_o call_v i_o into_o my_o native_a country_n may_v give_v my_o labour_n to_o who_o he_o will_v this_o be_v a_o converse_v with_o god_n in_o love_n and_o humility_n a_o go_v out_o from_o self_n into_o the_o majesty_n power_n and_o clarity_n a_o give_v up_o of_o darkness_n a_o receive_n of_o eternal_a light_n and_o 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 earthy_a tree_n s●icketh_v full_a of_o green_a sprout_v drive_v essence_n and_o poison_n that_o which_o stand_v in_o equal_a balance_n by_o put_v more_o weight_n into_o one_o end_n sink_v down_o be_v it_o to_o good_a or_o evil_n q._n 16._o how_o the_o soul_n both_o in_o the_o adamical_a as_o also_o in_o the_o new_a or_o regenerate_a body_n be_v hold_v in_o such_o union_n together_o a._n 1._o there_o be_v no_o full_a union_n betwixt_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a for_o the_o turba_n be_v in_o the_o very_a seed_n which_o though_o the_o spirit_n do_v subdue_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n yet_o the_o turba_n so_o cause_v it_o to_o imagine_v that_o the_o sincere_a soul_n be_v ashamed_a and_o offend_v at_o it_o
fire_n in_o adam_n and_o pass_v on_o all_o man_n and_o the_o gross_a bestial_a property_n the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o enkind_v anger_n be_v in_o abraham_n and_o his_o child_n own_a property_n as_o in_o the_o child_n of_o ham_n except_o the_o line_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v in_o god_n power_n and_o stand_v in_o they_o as_o heaven_n do_v in_o this_o world_n also_o in_o hell_n or_o as_o the_o day_n do_v in_o the_o night_n yet_o not_o confound_v so_o in_o the_o anger_n property_n abraham_n and_o his_o family_n smite_v the_o heathen_a and_o rescue_v lot_n so_o also_o have_v the_o child_n of_o the_o saint_n wage_v war._n 4._o but_o such_o who_o will_v be_v call_v christian_n do_v wage_v war_n not_o as_o christian_n but_o as_o heathen_n for_o the_o christian_a be_v dead_a with_o christ_n to_o wrath_n and_o the_o four_o element_n and_o new_o bear_v in_o christ_n spirit_n of_o love_n and_o patience_n he_o be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n live_v not_o to_o himself_o but_o to_o god_n his_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n nor_o do_v abraham_n desire_v aught_o he_o take_v the_o good_n he_o restore_v to_o the_o king_n of_o sodom_n 5._o melchisedeck_v the_o royal_a priest_n be_v the_o real_a figure_n of_o christ_n who_o bless_v abraham_n leave_v the_o turba_n after_o his_o fight_n shall_v return_v on_o he_o to_o he_o abraham_n give_v tithe_n viz._n the_o 10_o property_n of_o the_o human_a fiery_a tongue_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o priest_n give_v his_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o bless_v thereinto_o viz._n love-fire_n tincture_n of_o the_o light_n heavenly_a substantiality_n that_o the_o soul_n be_v fiery_a tincture_n may_v again_o become_v a_o complete_a image_n of_o god_n with_o male_a and_o female_a property_n heavenly_a corporiety_n by_o the_o king_n of_o salem_n viz._n of_o salvation_n chap._n thirty-nine_o god_n covenant_n with_o abraham_n his_o faith_n and_o sacrifice_n 1._o a_o abraham_n faith_n be_v his_o receive_v the_o speak_a word_n of_o god_n viz._n in_o the_o 17._o promise_n into_o his_o human_a ens_fw-la his_o desire_n viz._n the_o aim_n of_o the_o covenant_n or_o form_v word_n and_o both_o these_o be_v form_v into_o one_o power_n and_o real_a spiritual_a substance_n for_o faith_n be_v the_o take_a hold_n of_o god_n will_n and_o unite_n it_o to_o we_o 2._o the_o offering_n be_v of_o three_o sort_n of_o beast_n a_o heifer_n a_o she-goat_n and_o a_o ram_n each_o three_o year_n old_a betoken_v the_o whole_a outward_a threefold_a man_n of_o salt_n mercury_n and_o sulphur_n the_o divide_v they_o the_o twofold_a lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n viz_o the_o gross_a property_n out_o of_o the_o dark_a world_n the_o other_o the_o lincus_n out_o of_o the_o heavenly_a world_n property_n which_o lie_v in_o one_o compaction_n in_o the_o earth_n whence_o man_n be_v create_v the_o turtle_n dove_n the_o poor_a soul_n captivate_v in_o the_o bestial_a property_n the_o young_a pigeon_n the_o inward_a disappear_v humanity_n their_o not_o be_v divide_v show_v nothing_o shall_v be_v take_v from_o the_o soul_n nor_o from_o the_o inward_a man_n of_o the_o heavenly_a lincus_n the_o fowl_n which_o abraham_n drive_v away_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o wrathful_a property_n of_o god_n anger_n in_o man_n which_o hunger_v after_o the_o humanity_n and_o will_v devour_v the_o same_o abraham_n deep_a sleep_n the_o death_n of_o christ._n the_o horror_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o darkness_n the_o dark_a world_n into_o which_o the_o word_n shall_v enter_v and_o resign_v its_o will._n the_o enkindle_a fire_n pass_v between_o the_o piece_n the_o holy_a love-fire_n tincture_v all_o into_o a_o pure_a gold_n the_o servitude_n in_o egypt_n that_o christ_n in_o his_o member_n shall_v be_v only_o a_o pilgrim_n and_o that_o we_o be_v here_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o heathen_a where_o god_n child_n must_v be_v embroil_v in_o servitude_n with_o they_o to_o which_o the_o potent_a do_v compel_v the_o poor_a whereto_o he_o must_v be_v subject_a else_o he_o resist_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n viz_o the_o form_a word_n but_o if_o the_o worldly_a ruler_n rule_v only_o according_a to_o their_o will_n and_o lust_n they_o will_v find_v that_o god_n will_v judge_v they_o chap._n xl._o of_o hagar_n and_o ishmael_n 1._o the_o scope_n of_o this_o touch_v that_o of_o predestination_n for_o as_o much_o as_o ishmael_n and_o esau_n be_v erroneous_o take_v to_o be_v of_o eternal_a reprobation_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o ishmael_n represent_v the_o father_n property_n and_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o adam_n isaac_n the_o son_n property_n and_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o second_o adam_n 2._o babel_n indeed_o blind_o teach_v that_o god_n have_v ordain_v a_o certain_a number_n and_o company_n to_o damnation_n and_o the_o rest_n to_o salvation_n but_o if_o so_o nature_n must_v needs_o be_v limit_v confine_v and_o determine_v when_o to_o bring_v forth_o a_o child_n of_o god_n or_o of_o wrath_n and_o nothing_o will_v be_v in_o the_o human_a property_n free_a yea_o god_n himself_o must_v confine_v and_o shut_v up_o his_o unchangeable_a one_o infinite_a will_n into_o a_o beginning_n and_o limit_v which_o open_v a_o gate_n to_o horrid_a profaneness_n make_v void_a god_n holy_a law_n and_o rule_n render_v needless_a the_o offer_n of_o grace_n and_o bar_v up_o the_o door_n of_o repentance_n 3._o yet_o the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n thus_o take_v in_o vain_a be_v from_o eternity_n free_a and_o offer_v itself_o to_o all_o poor_a sinner_n thus_o the_o angel_n meet_v hagar_n and_o bless_a ishmael_n then_o in_o her_o womb_n who_o figure_v the_o runagate_n adamical_a self_n will_n for_o god_n inward_o call_v all_o wicked_a man_n not_o only_o in_o the_o womb_n but_o all_o the_o time_n of_o their_o life_n as_o the_o sun_n shine_v all_o the_o day_n 4._o so_o god_n call_v the_o turk_n and_o heathen_n figure_v by_o cain_n ham_n ishmael_n and_o esau_n who_o be_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n as_o ishmael_n in_o hagars_n womb_n they_o go_v not_o to_o isaac_n but_o to_o abraham_n nor_o these_o to_o christ_n ●erson_n but_o to_o god_n and_o he_o hear_v they_o in_o christ._n they_o and_o paint_a christendom_n be_v as_o the_o two_o son_n one_o promise_v but_o do_v it_o not_o the_o other_o say_v he_o will_v not_o but_o go_v and_o ●id_v it_o so_o may_v they_o attain_v the_o adoption_n though_o the_o letter_n christian_n grumble_v at_o the_o return_v prodigal_n who_o be_v nevertheless_o embrace_v by_o the_o father_n chap._n xli_o of_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o circumcision_n and_o of_o baptism_n 1._o god_n ratify_v his_o covenant_n with_o abraham_n by_o the_o seal_n circumcision_n show_v what_o ens_fw-la be_v bless_v also_o what_o must_v and_o what_o in_o man_n must_v not_o inherit_v viz._n not_o the_o gross_a earthy_a man_n conceive_v in_o the_o bestial_a lust_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n 2._o that_o copulation_n be_v only_o bear_v with_o by_o divine_a patience_n and_o permission_n man_n have_v lose_v the_o magical_a birth_n of_o paradise_n and_o therefore_o be_v every_o male_a circumcise_v on_o that_o monstrous_a member_n the_o bestial_a seed_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n be_v the_o seed_n of_o their_o own_o will_n shall_v not_o put_v on_o the_o covenant_n and_o blessing_n but_o he_o 13_o who_o be_v not_o bear_v of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n nor_o of_o the_o flesh_n but_o of_o god_n 3._o the_o earthy_a member_n die_v in_o the_o spiritual_a birth_n through_o christ_n death_n external_o it_o be_v cut_v off_o in_o the_o temporal_a death_n and_o it_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o eternal_a death_n in_o the_o nothing_o and_o a_o new_a angelical_a form_n shall_v arise_v 4._o the_o male_n be_v only_o circumcise_a for_o adam_n have_v both_o the_o tincture_n and_o be_v a_o masculine_a virgin_n it_o be_v to_o be_v on_o the_o eight_o day_n because_o six_o day_n be_v the_o man_n in_o nature_n the_o seven_o be_v the_o day_n of_o rest_n which_o he_o have_v bring_v into_o disquietness_n by_o reason_n that_o the_o seven_o property_n the_o heavenly_a nature_n die_v in_o he_o therefore_o god_n give_v he_o of_o grace_n another_o day_n viz._n the_o eight_o which_o be_v christ._n ishmael_n be_v the_o first_o man_n though_o a_o mocker_n thus_o take_v into_o covenant_n for_o christ_n come_v for_o ismael_n sake_n also_o though_o the_o doctrine_n of_o some_o dam●_n child_n from_o the_o womb._n 5._o baptism_n be_v for_o both_o sex_n on_o all_o day_n show_v the_o need_n all_o have_v and_o christ_n universal_a offer_n of_o god_n mercy_n also_o point_v out_o christ_n humanity_n who_o be_v both_o circumcise_a and_o baptise_a and_o the_o first_o bear_v from_o the_o dead_a but_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n by_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o fire-baptism_n for_o both_o jew_n and_o christian_n chap._n xlii_o of_o the_o three_o man_n
twofold_a humanity_n viz._n the_o heavenly_a and_o earthy_a that_o when_o these_o warrior_n shall_v smite_v the_o earthy_a the_o other_o which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n shall_v escape_v 3._o jacob_n present_n be_v christ_n prayer_n 4._o his_o humble_v himself_n say_v i_o come_v over_o with_o my_o staff_n only_o but_o be_o now_o two_o band_n so_o do_v christ_n in_o the_o garden_n who_o two_o band_n be_v the_o heavenly_a humanity_n perish_v in_o adam_n and_o that_o of_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n with_o both_o which_o jacob_n viz._n christ_n be_v to_o return_v to_o his_o first_o paradisical_a country_n and_o angelical_a kindred_n 5._o send_v five_o hundred_o and_o eighty_o cattle_n viz._n christ_n send_v out_o lust_v to_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n 6._o jacob_n also_o send_v his_o two_o wife_n viz._n christ_n send_v the_o twofold_a spirit_n of_o man_n viz._n the_o soul_n and_o the_o spiritus_fw-la mundi_fw-la viz._n the_o inward_a eternal_a soul_n and_o the_o outward_a soul_n 7._o two_o handmaid_n viz._n the_o twofold_a humanity_n of_o the_o body_n 8._o the_o eleven_o child_n viz._n the_o eleven_o apostle_n 9_o and_o pass_v over_o the_o brook_n jabock_n viz._n kidron_n 10._o jacob_n twelve_o son_n lie_v yet_o unborn_a so_o now_o be_v christ_n twelve_o apostle_n not_o choose_v in_o the_o room_n of_o judas_n 11._o jacob_n stay_v alone_o and_o there_o wrestle_v a_o man_n with_o he_o viz._n the_o great_a love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o name_n jesus_n do_v wrestle_v with_o god_n righteousness_n and_o truth_n which_o be_v on_o mount_n sinai_n 12._o all_o night_n of_o the_o darkness_n of_o god_n anger_n 13._o the_o ham_n of_o his_o thigh_n be_v displace_v viz._n the_o adamical_a humanity_n be_v displace_v but_o not_o break_v to_o die_v eternal_o he_o halt_v viz._n be_v lame_a to_o the_o pride_n vanity_n malice_n lasciviousness_n etc._n etc._n of_o this_o world_n 14._o the_o man_n say_v let_v i_o go_v for_o the_o day_n viz._n the_o eternal_a day_n daw_v but_o jacob_n viz._n christ_n say_v i_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v until_o thou_o bless_v i_o viz._n the_o humanity_n 15._o and_o the_o man_n say_v what_o be_v thy_o name_n he_o say_v jacob._n then_o the_o man_n say_v thou_o shall_v no_o more_o have_v a_o self_n name_n but_o israel_n viz._n a_o tree_n of_o life_n or_o christian_a viz._n a_o sprout_n on_o the_o vine_n christ._n 16._o and_o jacob_n ask_v what_o be_v thy_o name_n but_o christ_n say_v why_o ask_v thou_o that_o be_v i_o be_o no_o stranger_n thy_o name_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v one_o but_o god_n without_o nature_n and_o creature_n be_v the_o eternal_a one_o and_o eternal_a good_a the_o abyss_n and_o profundity_n no_o place_n be_v find_v for_o he_o no_o creature_n can_v name_v he_o for_o all_o name_n stand_v in_o the_o form_a word_n but_o god_n be_v the_o beginningless_a root_n of_o all_o power_n the_o vegetable_n know_v not_o how_o the_o sun_n bless_v they_o 17._o man_n have_v lamentable_o lose_v the_o five_o vowel_n the_o holy_a ghost_n language_n for_o the_o whole_a new_a testament_n be_v couch_v up_o in_o the_o old_a 18._o when_o god_n bless_a jacob_n he_o call_v the_o place_n penuel_n that_o be_v where_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o the_o soul_n 19_o and_o when_o he_o be_v depart_v thence_o the_o sun_n viz._n of_o righteousness_n arise_v in_o he_o and_o he_o halt_v his_o self-will_n be_v lame_a in_o its_o ability_n 20._o and_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n eat_v not_o of_o that_o sinew_n to_o this_o day_n for_o they_o understand_v that_o mystery_n and_o institute_v this_o memorial_n viz._n the_o displace_n of_o their_o bestial_a will_n which_o if_o the_o present_a jew_n and_o christian_n well_o understand_v they_o will_v not_o hunt_v after_o covetousness_n and_o lust_n yet_o under_o christ_n purple_a mantle_n chap._n lxi_o of_o jacob_n and_o esau_n meet_v all_o heartburning_a turn_v to_o joy_n etc._n etc._n 1._o blind_a reason_n shall_v learn_v the_o meaning_n of_o god_n decree_n rom._n 9_o 13._o and_o mal._n 1._o 2_o 3._o for_o here_o be_v esau_n the_o type_n of_o the_o corrupt_a adam_n and_o jacob_n of_o christ_n who_o come_v to_o help_v adam_n and_o be_v of_o one_o seed_n to_o show_v christ_n must_v become_v flesh._n and_o jacob_n appease_v esau_n by_o his_o humility_n as_o do_v christ_n by_o his_o great_a love_n in_o our_o humanity_n in_o our_o anger-soul_n appease_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n when_o he_o give_v up_o his_o heavenly_a blood_n with_o the_o tincture_n of_o love_n into_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n for_o than_o be_v the_o anger_n in_o the_o dark_a world_n turn_v into_o a_o love-fire_n 2._o jacob_n see_v esau_n come_v with_o four_o hundred_o man_n divide_v his_o child_n to_o 3._o leah_n and_o to_o rachel_n and_o to_o both_o the_o handmaid_n and_o pass_v before_o they_o and_o bow_v seven_o time_n etc._n etc._n 3._o when_o christ_n in_o our_o humanity_n enter_v his_o suffering_n god_n anger_n in_o the_o four_o element_n meet_v he_o then_o christ_n divide_v the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n which_o he_o bring_v from_o god_n signify_v by_o rachel_n from_o the_o natural_a humanity_n from_o adam_n or_o spiritus_fw-la mundi_fw-la type_v by_o blear-eyed_a leah_n wherein_o yet_o the_o destroyer_n of_o the_o serpent_n be_v bear_v as_o judah_n of_o leah_n while_o rachel_n be_v barren_a till_o christ_n spirit_n make_v she_o fruitful_a 4._o and_o as_o jacob_n set_v the_o handmaid_n foremost_a so_o do_v christ_n first_o cause_n the_o earthy_a to_o pass_v through_o the_o sharpness_n of_o death_n next_o leah_n the_o body_n out_o of_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n follow_v 5._o and_o after_o she_o rachel_n the_o heavenly_a lincus_n with_o the_o prince_n joseph_n the_o divine_a world_n substance_n 6._o jacob_n bow_v seven_o time_n in_o this_o humility_n appease_v esau_n so_o do_v jesus_n through_o all_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n life_n 7._o as_o jacob_n yield_v up_o his_o riches_n and_o life_n to_o esau_n to_o do_v what_o he_o will_v with_o he_o so_o do_v christ_n to_o god_n anger_n 8_o esau_n run_v to_o meet_v he_o fall_v on_o his_o neck_n weep_v and_o kiss_v he_o so_o when_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n anger_n in_o man_n taste_v the_o sweet_a love_n in_o the_o name_n and_o blood_n of_o jesus_n it_o be_v transmute_v into_o compassion_n 9_o and_o e●●u_n behold_v the_o woman_n and_o child_n and_o say_v who_o be_v these_o etc._n etc._n 7._o man_n whi●e_v he●d_v in_o the_o anger_n and_o darkness_n be_v not_o know_v to_o the_o holy_a image_n but_o love_n make_v he_o know_v 10._o their_o order_n of_o co●ing_v to_o esau_n show_v how_o poor_a eve_n child_n be_v bring_v through_o christ_n suffer_v and_o death_n into_o the_o countenance_n of_o god_n first_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n through_o death_n than_o the_o body_n out_o of_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o in_o the_o resurrection_n be_v esteem_v strange_a therefore_o type_v by_o a_o handmaid_n and_o last_o the_o fair_a image_n create_v in_o adam_n 11._o jacob_n present_v signify_v the_o child_n purchase_v b●_n christ_n and_o give_v to_o the_o father_n so_o shall_v christ_n deliver_v up_o the_o kingdom_n to_o the_o father_n 12._o yet_o be_v esau_n compassion_n and_o weep_v on_o jacob_n the_o type_n of_o repent_v sinner_n sorrow_n 13._o esau_n say_v let_v we_o go_v together_o thither_o jacob_n say_v the_o child_n be_v tender_a etc._n etc._n i_o will_v follow_v soft_o etc._n etc._n when_o christ_n in_o his_o suffering_n have_v appease_v his_o father_n anger_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n the_o appease_v anger_n will_v instant_o take_v the_o journey_n viz._n in_o the_o life_n of_o man._n but_o the_o love_n say_v man_n be_v too_o tender_a and_o may_v fall_v by_o temptation_n in_o one_o day_n i_o will_v follow_v slow_o with_o they_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 14._o esau_n will_v have_v leave_v some_o of_o his_o man_n with_o jacob_n but_o jacob_n say_v what_o need_v it_o viz._n god_n the_o father_n say_v let_v i_o leave_v some_o law_n of_o my_o severe_a righteousness_n but_o christ_n say_v let_v i_o with_o my_o redeem_a child_n only_o find_v grace_n in_o thy_o sight_n for_o they_o can_v fulfil_v thy_o law_n chap._n lxii_o of_o dinah_n deflower_v all_o the_o male_n of_o sichem_n slay_v by_o simeon_n and_o levi._n 1._o jacob_n have_v twelve_o son_n six_o of_o they_o be_v of_o leah_n and_o judah_n of_o who_o come_v the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n be_v one_o of_o the_o ●ix_n 2._o then_o bare_a leah_n dinah_n which_o daughter_n of_o fleshly_a love_n go_v after_o the_o daughter_n of_o the_o land_n a_o gad_a lively_a prefigure_a christendom_n who_o instead_o of_o continue_v in_o the_o humble_a simplicity_n of_o jacob_n tent_n at_o succoth_n and_o remain_v a_o stranger_n to_o the_o custom_n and_o behaviour_n
of_o the_o proud_a wanton_a daughter_n of_o the_o land_n mix_v with_o the_o heathenish_a wiseman_n in_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o bring_v forth_o a_o bastard_n half_a christian_n and_o half_a heathen_a compose_v of_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o heathenish_a notion_n viz._n philosophy_n school_n college_n heathenish_a festival_n etc._n etc._n 3._o and_o as_o simeon_n and_o levi_n after_o the_o man_n of_o shechem_n have_v circumcise_a themselves_o yet_o murder_v not_o only_o guilty_a hemor_n but_o all_o the_o male_n though_o innocent_a so_o have_v christendom_n deal_v by_o many_o nation_n who_o have_v conform_v to_o some_o of_o their_o opinion_n yet_o be_v causeless_o kill_v by_o the_o antitype_n of_o simeon_n and_o levi._n therefore_o be_v the_o potent_a country_n of_o the_o east_n depart_v from_o these_o murderous_a pretender_n to_o religion_n to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o reason_n chap._n lxiii_o how_o jacob_n leave_v sichem_n rachel_n bare_a benjamin_n isaac_n die_v 1._o after_o simeon_n and_o levi_n have_v murder_v the_o male_n of_o sichem_n jacob_n by_o command_n of_o god_n remove_v to_o bethel_n after_o he_o have_v first_o take_v away_o from_o his_o people_n their_o idol_n and_o ear_n ring_v and_o bury_v they_o under_o a_o oak_n and_o at_o sichem_n build_v a_o altar_n which_o have_v this_o figure_n that_o when_o the_o spiritual_a whoredom_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o christian_n have_v draw_v on_o they_o war_n and_o misery_n god_n command_v his_o people_n to_o withdraw_v and_o erect_v a_o altar_n of_o humility_n and_o fear_n in_o their_o heart_n 2._o then_o be_v their_o idolatry_n war_n and_o pride_n bury_v in_o god_n anger_n in_o his_o hungry_a wrath_n viz._n under_o a_o oak_n which_o have_v a_o magnetic_a tenacious_a attractive_a property_n make_v a_o hardness_n and_o blackness_n there_o will_v their_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n lie_v bury_v till_o the_o earth_n can_v no_o long_o cover_v they_o but_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n will_v fall_v on_o the_o pursuer_n of_o those_o that_o so_o depart_v and_o build_v god_n altar_n in_o they_o 3._o god_n appear_v to_o jacob_n in_o bethel_n which_o bethel_n signify_v a_o condescension_n of_o the_o deity_n in_o the_o humanity_n 4._o and_o they_o go_v from_o bethel_n and_o it_o be_v a_o field_n breadth_n from_o ephrath_n where_o rachel_n bring_v forth_o benjamin_n but_o in_o hard_a labour_n so_o as_o she_o die_v 5._o adam_n be_v go_v a_o field_n breadth_n from_o god_n altar_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o spiritua_n world_n into_o the_o earthy_a where_o with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o old_a man_n the_o new_a must_v be_v born_n 6._o so_o also_o when_o christ_n have_v consummate_v his_o passion_n and_o judas_n have_v perish_v mathias_n be_v choose_v a_o apostle_n 7._o after_o this_o reuben_n defile_v bilhah_n rachel_n maid_n his_o father_n concubine_n this_o concubine_n represent_v the_o stone_n church_n in_o which_o god_n generate_v his_o child_n but_o the_o adamical_a man_n play_v the_o hypocrite_n in_o they_o for_o none_o that_o be_v dead_a c●●_n awaken_v another_o that_o be_v dead_a nor_o can_v one_o that_o be_v blind_a show_n the_o way_n to_o another_o that_o be_v blind_a but_o both_o will_v fall_v into_o the_o pit_n their_o minister_n have_v lose_v the_o true_a divine_a power_n reuben_n be_v give_v to_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o self-love_n and_o in_o that_o regard_n reject_v of_o god_n 8._o yet_o those_o place_n though_o no_o more_o holy_a than_o other_o place_n hurt_v no_o man_n be_v at_o first_o well_o intend_v yet_o their_o minister_n who_o officiate_n for_o honour_n and_o profit_n without_o the_o divine_a unction_n be_v adulterer_n and_o as_o profitable_a to_o the_o church_n as_o a_o five_o wheel_n to_o a_o wagon_n 9_o jacob_n return_v to_o his_o father_n and_o isaac_n death_n at_o hebron_n where_o he_o be_v a_o stranger_n show_v god_n child_n to_o be_v all_o stranger_n here_o and_o must_v all_o go_v to_o their_o father_n country_n viz._n the_o angelical_a world_n chap._n lxiv_o esau_n genealogy_n his_o own_o name_n and_o posterity_n and_o of_o joseph_n 1._o esau_n child_n and_o child_n child_n be_v set_v down_o with_o so_o great_a observation_n 36._o be_v not_o without_o its_o figure_n we_o must_v know_v we_o may_v not_o condemn_v he_o to_o hell_n but_o that_o he_o and_o his_o posterity_n bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o earthy_a glory_n may_v and_o power_n 2._o from_o his_o own_o name_n esau_n the_o sau_fw-mi be_v cut_v off_o viz._n the_o swinish_a bestial_a property_n there_o remain_v the_o e_o the_o angelical_a property_n 3._o and_o the_o spirit_n call_v he_o edom_n which_o dom_n in_o the_o montanus_n high_a tongue_n signify_v red_a as_o tincture_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n but_o of_o his_o child_n more_o be_v say_v in_o another_o place_n viz._n of_o this_o author_n write_n the_o remainder_n of_o chap._n 64._o follow_v beginning_z the_o third_z part._n mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la the_o three_o part._n chap._n lxiv_o of_o joseph_n jacob_n son_n 1._o jacob_n have_v cast_v his_o natural_a love_n on_o rachel_n be_v fair_a but_o she_o be_v unfruitful_a 6._o till_o their_o age_n have_v wither_v fleshly_a love_n a_o child_n they_o desire_v pray_v for_o and_o obtain_v which_o represent_v the_o pure_a and_o right_a adamical_a humanity_n in_o its_o primitive_a chastity_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o the_o first_o adam_n in_o innocency_n 2._o for_o in_o leah_n viz._n in_o the_o simplicity_n and_o lowliness_n arise_v the_o line_n of_o christ._n a_o christian_n shall_v stand_v at_o once_o in_o christ_n image_n and_o in_o adam_n such_o be_v joseph_n therefore_o jacob_n most_o love_v he_o spring_v from_o his_o chaste_a love_n to_o rachel_n wherein_o christ_n have_v imprint_v and_o reveal_v himself_o in_o this_o copious_a figure_n of_o regeneration_n 3._o thence_o be_v it_o joseph_n discover_v all_o falsehood_n of_o his_o brethren_n to_o his_o father_n as_o do_v christ_n reprove_v the_o world_n for_o sin_n 4._o joseph_n natural_a brethren_n in_o the_o type_n of_o christendom_n become_v his_o enemy_n 5._o his_o vision_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v a_o prince_n over_o his_o father_n and_o brethren_n point_n at_o the_o new_a man_n undergo_a all_o hatred_n reproach_n and_o persecution_n 6._o sometime_o god_n raise_v up_o some_o honest_a pious_a ruler_n like_o reuben_n the_o elder_a brother_n to_o restrain_v their_o cruelty_n yet_o not_o so_o whole_o to_o oppose_v but_o divert_v they_o that_o he_o may_v deliver_v will_v they_o to_o throw_v he_o into_o a_o pit_n 7._o joseph_n be_v sell_v for_o twenty_o piece_n of_o silver_n and_o christ_n for_o thirty_o to_o show_v the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n be_v high_a and_o more_o perfect_a than_o the_o humanity_n of_o other_o for_o he_o be_v not_o from_o the_o seed_n of_o man_n but_o spring_v from_o the_o natural_a property_n of_o the_o light_n tincture_n which_o assume_v the_o fire_n property_n viz._n the_o adamical_a soul_n 8._o a_o christian_a be_v sell_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o man_n to_o suffer_v but_o christ_n not_o only_o suffer_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o man_n but_o give_v himself_o up_o also_o to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n thence_o come_v the_o sweat_v blood_n 9_o the_o whole_a act_n of_o joseph_n paint_v out_o how_o adam_n child_n come_v to_o be_v christian_n by_o be_v put_v by_o the_o process_n of_o christ_n into_o the_o figure_n and_o be_v make_v a_o image_n of_o christ._n 10._o also_o how_o god_n in_o the_o process_n of_o christ_n set_v christ_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n as_o joseph_n after_o he_o have_v be_v bring_v through_o the_o process_n of_o christ_n be_v set_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o pharaoh_n chap._n lxv_o of_o judah_n and_o thamar_n and_o how_o they_o figure_n christ_n and_o adam_n 1._o the_o figure_n of_o judah_n and_o thamar_n interrupt_v the_o history_n of_o joseph_n for_o his_o represent_v the_o demeanour_n of_o the_o true_a christian._n they_o a_o christian_n growth_n out_o of_o adam_n image_n 2._o 10._o judah_n figure_v here_o the_o old_a and_o new_a adam_n thamar_n the_o earthy_a and_o also_o the_o new_a eve_n 3._o judah_n go_v away_o from_o his_o brethren_n and_o see_v a_o canaanitish_a woman_n etc._n etc._n so_o do_v adam_n go_v in_o his_o lust_n from_o his_o father_n house_n into_o the_o four_o element_n 4._o judah_n beget_v three_o son_n the_o first_o he_o call_v er_o viz._n self-will_n signify_v the_o first_o world_n before_o the_o deluge_n the_o second_o the_o mother_n call_v onan_n the_o world_n next_o after_o the_o flood_n onan_n o_o no_o my_o lord_n drown_v i_o no_o more_o the_o three_o she_o call_v selah_n a_o recomprehension_n viz._n the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n offer_v righteousness_n to_o man_n and_o lay_v open_a of_o sin_n which_o reach_v till_o christ._n 5._o judah_n give_v this_o first_o son_n a_o wife_n call_v thamar_n
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 elde●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 that_o with_o its_o love_n it_o may_v be_v set_v before_o god_n left_a hand_n viz._n his_o anger_n and_o break_v the_o serpent_n head_n the_o soul_n he_o set_v before_o his_o right_a hand_n to_o receive_v the_o blessing_n but_o that_o can_v not_o be_v israel_n stretch_v his_o right_a hand_n and_o put_v upon_o ephraim_n head_n god_n will_v not_o give_v the_o government_n to_o the_o first_o birth_n viz._n to_o the_o fiery_a soul_n see_v i●_n 〈◊〉_d tur●ed_v away_o its_o will_n from_o god_n but_o lay_v his_o hand_n of_o omnipotency_n on_o the_o image_n of_o the_o light_n so_o be_v the_o second_o birth_n uppermost_a in_o the_o dominion_n 2._o jacob_n give_v joseph_n above_o his_o brethren_n a_o piece_n of_o ground_n which_o he_o get_v from_o 17._o the_o amorites_n by_o his_o sword_n and_o by_o his_o bow_n which_o signify_v christendom_n get_v by_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ._n chap._n lxxvi_o this_o chapter_n though_o excellent_a be_v with_o part_n of_o the_o 77th_o 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 ●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 potency_n of_o christendom_n when_o they_o set_v up_o king_n emperor_n pope_n and_o pompous_a consecrate_a place_n the_o a●der_n and_o serpent_n sit_v in_o judicature_n cloak_v under_o christ_n name_n then_o say_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n i_o wait_v for_o thy_o salvation_n o_o lord_n now_o be_v truth_n bite_v in_o the_o heel_n 8._o g●d_a begin_v the_o time_n of_o university_n and_o school_n when_o with_o might_n of_o arm_n mer_n s●t_v up_o antichrist_n in_o christ_n chair_n by_o ba●ling_a dispute_n so_o bring_v in_o tradition_n and_o canon_n make_v the_o tail_n to_o be_v the_o head_n 800_o year_n since_o 9_o asher_n begin_v the_o time_n of_o flatter_a antichrist_n for_o fat_a bread_n about_o 600_o year_n ago_o and_o near_o 10._o naphtaly_n begin_v the_o search_a deep_a dispute_n about_o god_n council_n and_o predestination_n that_o man_n may_v cover_v themselves_o with_o a_o mantle_n of_o plausible_a maxim_n acute_a logic_n this_o have_v continue_v to_o this_o time_n 11._o 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 benjamin●eginneth_v ●eginneth_z with_o jos●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 ●●ay_v forever_o with_o they_o amen_n this_o be_v the_o author_n eighteen_o book_n finis_fw-la some_o brief_a remark_n concern_v the_o life_n and_o conversation_n of_o the_o bless_a jacob_n behmen_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o relation_n publish_v concern_v he_o jacob_n behmen_n be_v bear_v in_o the_o year_n 1575._o at_o a_o town_n in_o the_o upper_a lusatia_n name_v old_a seidenburg_n distant_a from_o gorlit●●_n about_o a_o mile_n and_o a_o half_a his_o parent_n be_v of_o the_o poor_a sort_n yet_o of_o sober_a and_o honest_a demeanour_n his_o education_n and_o breed_n be_v suitable_a to_o their_o wealth_n his_o first_o employment_n be_v the_o care_n of_o the_o common_a cattle_n among_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o youth_n of_o the_o town_n but_o when_o grow_v elder_a he_o be_v place_v at_o school_n where_o he_o learn_v to_o read_v and_o write_v and_o be_v from_o ●he●ce_n put_v a_o apprentice_n to_o a_o shoemaker_n in_o gorgeous_a with_o who_o have_v serve_v his_o time_n in_o the_o year_n 1594_o he_o marry_v one_o kaetherine_n the_o daughter_n of_o john_n hunshman_n a_o citizen_n of_o gorlitts_n by_o she_o he_o have_v four_o son_n live_v in_o the_o state_n of_o matrimony_n thirty_o year_n his_o son_n he_o do_v in_o his_o life_n time_n place_n to_o several_a honest_a trade_n he_o fall_v sick_a in_o silesia_n of_o a_o hot_a burn_a ague_n but_o be_v at_o his_o desire_n bring_v to_o gorlitts_n and_o there_o die_v the_o 18_o of_o november_n 1624._o be_v in_o the_o 50th_o year_n of_o his_o age_n and_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o churchyard_n a_o hieroglyphical_a monument_n be_v erect_v over_o his_o grave_n by_o a_o friend_n which_o have_v remain_v but_o a_o while_n but_o be_v raze_v and_o embezelled_a by_o the_o rude_a hand_n of_o the_o envious_a as_o to_o his_o personage_n i_o may_v true_o say_v it_o be_v not_o such_o as_o be_v amiable_a among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n
and_o obedience_n do_v with_o ardent_a and_o unwearied_a prayer_n desire_v his_o spirit_n the_o occasion_n of_o our_o first_o converse_n come_v from_o a_o prejudicate_a mind_n i_o have_v against_o he_o be_v tutor_n to_o the_o son_n of_o mr._n balthasar_n tilcken_v then_o his_o enemy_n whence_o express_v in_o too_o harsh_a language_n which_o god_n forgive_v i_o my_o dislike_n of_o the_o man_n and_o his_o tenet_n these_o friend_n upon_o his_o come_n to_o lauben_n desire_v my_o company_n with_o he_o to_o a_o amicable_a conference_n about_o my_o dissatisfaction_n wherein_o his_o solid_a answer_n and_o mildness_n in_o bear_v with_o that_o dispute_v caudle_a frowardness_n the_o school_n have_v infect_v i_o with_o strike_v so_o deep_a into_o my_o conscience_n as_o i_o can_v not_o long_o resist_v the_o spirit_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o discourse_n but_o yield_v up_o myself_o truth_n be_v prisoner_n for_o which_o i_o ever_o praise_v god_n but_o as_o for_o what_o pass_v betwixt_o he_o and_o his_o antagonist_n gregory_n richter_n minister_n of_o gorlitz_n and_o superintendent_n of_o that_o country_n as_o it_o be_v first_o relate_v to_o i_o by_o a_o friend_n and_o after_o confirm_v by_o divers_a person_n of_o credit_n i_o shall_v now_o give_v you_o a_o relation_n this_o minister_n have_v lend_v a_o young_a baker_n a_o doller_n to_o buy_v a_o little_a meal_n to_o make_v cake_n against_o the_o holiday_n out_o of_o which_o he_o bring_v he_o a_o pretty_a big_a one_o for_o a_o thank-offering_a and_o have_v within_o a_o fortnight_n sell_v off_o his_o batch_n restore_v he_o present_o his_o money_n with_o thanks_o not_o imagine_v a_o expectation_n of_o any_o further_a interest_n for_o so_o short_a a_o loan_n but_o this_o it_o seem_v satisfy_v not_o the_o minister_n in_o high_a rage_n pronounce_v against_o he_o god_n anger_n and_o terrible_a curse_n which_o so_o terrify_v the_o young_a ●●ker_n that_o he_o fall_v into_o deep_a perplexity_n and_o despair_n of_o his_o salvation_n in_o that_o he_o have_v enrage_v the_o minister_n and_o have_v such_o a_o curse_n or_o anathema_n from_o he_o so_o that_o for_o several_a day_n he_o go_v up_o and_o down_o sigh_v in_o great_a perplexity_n nor_o will_v say_v what_o hurt_v he_o till_o at_o last_o upon_o the_o desire_n of_o his_o wife_n her_o uncle_n jacob_n behmen_n discourse_v he_o so_o friendly_a that_o he_o confess_v what_o it_o be_v that_o lie_v so_o heavy_a upon_o he_o who_o understand_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o distemper_n speak_v comfortable_o to_o he_o and_o repair_v to_o the_o enrage_a preacher_n and_o offer_v to_o he_o with_o all_o submission_n that_o if_o the_o young_a man_n through_o ignorance_n have_v in_o any_o thing_n offend_v he_o he_o shall_v have_v the_o utmost_a satisfaction_n he_o desire_v and_o upon_o these_o term_n entreat_v his_o favour_n to_o the_o perplex_a soul_n but_o the_o minister_n turn_v his_o choler_n upon_o the_o intercessor_n demand_v angry_o what_o he_o have_v to_o do_v to_o trouble_v he_o bid_v he_o get_v he_o go_v about_o his_o own_o business_n or_o he_o will_v send_v he_o away_o with_o a_o vengeance_n so_o see_v no_o hope_n to_o appease_v he_o he_o bid_v god_n keep_v his_o worship_n and_o depart_v but_o ere_o he_o be_v get_v out_o of_o the_o door_n the_o preacher_n be_v yet_o more_o enrage_v at_o his_o mild_a salute_n throw_v his_o slipper_n at_o he_o call_v he_o wicked_a rascal_n and_o disdain_v a_o good_a night_n from_o his_o mouth_n the_o humble_a man_n nothing_o move_v take_v up_o his_o slipper_n and_o lay_v it_o again_o at_o his_o foot_n entreat_v he_o not_o to_o be_v angry_a that_o he_o know_v not_o in_o what_o he_o have_v wrong_v he_o pray_v god_n to_o have_v he_o in_o his_o keep_n and_o so_o part_n the_o superintendant_n choler_n cease_v not_o boil_v but_o the_o next_o sunday_n he_o rail_v bitter_o in_o the_o pulpit_n against_o jacob_n behman_n even_o by_o name_n thunder_v against_o the_o senate_n for_o tolerate_v such_o a_o pernicious_a heretic_n and_o swear_a enemy_n of_o the_o ministerial_a function_n who_o not_o content_a to_o write_v blasphemous_a book_n and_o pervert_v soul_n dare_v presume_v to_o come_v and_o disturb_v he_o in_o his_o own_o house_n that_o if_o they_o long_o suffer_v and_o do_v not_o expel_v he_o their_o territory_n they_o will_v move_v god_n in_o his_o wrath_n to_o sink_v their_o city_n as_o he_o do_v those_o withstander_n of_o moses_n and_o aaron_n the_o rebellious_a corah_n dathan_n and_o abiram_n with_o their_o complice_n the_o innocent_a man_n be_v present_a and_o with_o much_o patience_n hear_v himself_o most_o bitter_o rail_v at_o and_o revile_v and_o afterward_o stay_v in_o the_o church_n till_o the_o people_n be_v depart_v and_o as_o the_o superintendant_n be_v go_v forth_o he_o follow_v he_o and_o express_v his_o grief_n to_o hear_v himself_o so_o public_o and_o as_o he_o think_v causeless_o defame_v and_o request_v that_o rather_o than_o proceed_v in_o that_o way_n of_o public_a reproach_n he_o will_v before_o his_o chaplain_n that_o then_o be_v with_o he_o let_v he_o know_v his_o offence_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v amend_v the_o minister_n will_v at_o first_o give_v no_o answer_n to_o his_o suit_n at_o length_n upon_o much_o importunity_n turn_v to_o he_o with_o a_o stern_a visage_n cry_n get_v thou_o behind_o i_o satan_n avaunt_o thou_o turbulent_a unquiet_a spirit_n to_o thy_o abyss_n of_o hell_n do_v thou_o still_o persist_v without_o all_o respect_n to_o my_o function_n to_o molest_v and_o disgrace_v i_o to_o which_o surly_a repulse_n the_o true_a spirit_v christian_n give_v this_o modest_a reply_n yea_o reverend_a sir_n i_o know_v well_o and_o much_o honour_n your_o function_n i_o desire_v not_o to_o lay_v any_o aspersion_n upon_o it_o or_o yourself_o only_o entreat_v you_o for_o your_o own_o and_o your_o function_n honour_n which_o engage_v you_o not_o to_o trample_v upon_o a_o submissive_a offender_n much_o less_o innocent_a to_o tell_v i_o candid_o where_o my_o fault_n lie_v and_o further_o turn_v to_o the_o chaplain_n say_v courteous_a sir_n i_o pray_v be_v please_v to_o intercede_v for_o i_o with_o our_o minister_n that_o he_o will_v lay_v aside_o this_o violent_a passion_n tell_v i_o ingenuous_o wherein_o i_o have_v offend_v he_o that_o i_o may_v by_o the_o best_a satisfaction_n i_o can_v appease_v his_o wrath_n that_o he_o may_v cease_v incense_a the_o magistrate_n against_o i_o but_o no_o submission_n will_v allay_v his_o rage_n but_o in_o heat_n he_o send_v his_o servant_n for_o the_o town_n sergeant_n to_o lay_v hold_n of_o he_o and_o carry_v he_o away_o to_o prison_n but_o his_o chaplain_n modest_o excuse_v the_o poor_a man_n dissuade_v he_o from_o it_o and_o bid_v he_o go_v home_o to_o his_o house_n the_o next_o morning_n the_o magistrate_n meet_v in_o the_o council-house_n cite_v jacob_n behman_n to_o appear_v before_o they_o they_o examine_v he_o as_o to_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n in_o which_o they_o can_v not_o find_v any_o thing_n unblamable_a they_o ask_v he_o what_o injury_n he_o have_v offer_v the_o minister_n that_o make_v he_o with_o such_o vehemency_n to_o exclaim_v against_o he_o but_o he_o constant_o affirm_v that_o he_o be_v utter_o ignorant_a of_o any_o just_a cause_n of_o offence_n he_o have_v give_v he_o and_o humble_o pray_v the_o complainant_n may_v be_v send_v for_o to_o declare_v the_o ground_n of_o his_o accusation_n they_o esteem_v this_o a_o just_a motion_n send_v two_o man_n of_o quality_n of_o the_o town_n to_o he_o to_o desire_v he_o either_o to_o come_v and_o personal_o make_v know_v his_o grievance_n to_o the_o court_n or_o at_o least_o inform_v they_o of_o the_o matter_n by_o those_o they_o have_v send_v to_o he_o for_o that_o purpose_n but_o he_o again_o fall_v into_o passion_n at_o this_o demand_n say_v he_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o the_o council-house_n what_o he_o have_v to_o say_v he_o will_v speak_v from_o the_o pulpit_n and_o what_o he_o do_v there_o dictate_v they_o must_v obey_v without_o contradiction_n and_o without_o more_o ado_n disable_v this_o wicked_a heretic_n from_o further_a oppose_v the_o ministerial_a function_n by_o banish_v he_o their_o city_n else_o the_o curse_n of_o corah_n dathan_n and_o abiram_n will_v light_v upon_o they_o all_o with_o this_o the_o poor_a senate_n a_o little_a terrify_v fear_v the_o preacher_n anger_n and_o his_o power_n in_o the_o duke_n of_o saxony_n court_n fall_v to_o fresh_a consultation_n and_o conclude_v to_o banish_v their_o innocent_a fellow-citizen_n out_o of_o the_o city_n but_o several_a of_o the_o council_n will_v not_o consent_v thereto_o but_o rose_n and_o go_v their_o way_n the_o sentence_n of_o banishment_n be_v to_o be_v execute_v present_o and_o the_o city_n officer_n order_v to_o perform_v it_o it_o be_v so_o order_v he_o humble_o