according_a the_o annoy_v hateful_a source_n and_o anxious_a property_n in_o the_o darkness_n and_o this_o we_o be_v thus_o to_o understand_v 12._o each_o spirit_n desire_v essence_n after_o its_o likeness_n now_o there_o proceed_v forth_o no_o more_o save_o one_o spirit_n from_o the_o fire_n which_o be_v a_o spiritual_a understanding_n that_o be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o abyss_n or_o god_n which_o do_v re-conceive_a itself_o in_o the_o love-desire_n and_o form_v itself_o in_o the_o property_n of_o the_o power_n and_o this_o mutual_a intercourse_n consent_n and_o intimate_v entire_a assimulation_n one_o with_o another_o be_v the_o pleasant_a taste_n of_o love_n 13._o but_o the_o conceive_a in_o the_o love-desire_n where_o the_o desire_n do_v again_o coagulate_v the_o power_n and_o introduce_v they_o into_o form_n viz._n into_o a_o substantial_a spirit_n where_o the_o power_n be_v able_a manifest_o to_o move_v and_o act_n that_o i_o say_v be_v now_o the_o natural_a and_o creaturall_a understanding_n which_o be_v in_o the_o word_n as_o john_n 1_o in_o he_o be_v the_o life_n and_o that_o life_n be_v the_o light_n of_o man_n 14._o this_o harmony_n of_o hear_v see_v feeling_n taste_v and_o smell_v be_v the_o true_a intellective_a life_n for_o when_o one_o power_n enter_v into_o another_o than_o they_o embrace_v each_o other_o in_o the_o sound_n and_o when_o they_o penetrate_v each_o other_o they_o mutual_o awaken_v and_o know_v each_o other_o and_o in_o this_o knowledge_n consist_v the_o true_a understanding_n which_o be_v innumerable_a immense_a and_o abyssall_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n viz._n of_o the_o one_o which_o be_v all._n 15._o therefore_o one_o only_a will_n if_o it_o have_v divine_a light_n in_o it_o may_v draw_v out_o of_o this_o fountain_n and_o behold_v the_o infiniteness_n from_o which_o contemplation_n this_o pen_n have_v write_v 16._o now_o there_o belong_v unto_o the_o manifest_a 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or_o distinct_a understanding_n or_o the_o articulate_a knowledge_n of_o all_o sound_v voice_n power_n colour_n and_o virtue_n in_o nature_n and_o creature_n 18._o this_o be_v now_o the_o manifest_a word_n which_o in_o itself_o be_v only_o one_o power_n wherein_o all_o power_n be_v contain_v but_o thus_o it_o manife_v it_o self_n through_o the_o eternal_a and_o temporal_a nature_n and_o put_v forth_o itself_o in_o form_n for_o its_o expression_n for_o the_o form_a word_n have_v the_o like_a may_v in_o it_o as_o to_o re-produce_a its_o likeness_n viz._n such_o a_o be_v as_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v 19_o in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n which_o be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o sound_n be_v whole_o soft_a pleasant_a lovely_a pure_a and_o thin_a yea_o as_o a_o stillnesse_n in_o reference_n to_o our_o outward_a gross_a shrillnesse_n in_o our_o pronounce_v speak_v sound_a singing_n and_o chant_v as_o if_o the_o mind_n do_v play_v and_o melodize_v in_o a_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n within_o itself_o and_o do_v hear_v in_o a_o most_o entire_a inward_a manner_n such_o a_o sweet_a please_a melody_n and_o tune_n and_o yet_o outward_o do_v neither_o hear_v or_o understand_v it_o for_o in_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o light_a all_o be_v subtle_a in_o manner_n as_o the_o thought_n do_v play_v and_o make_v mutual_a melody_n in_o one_o another_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v a_o real_a intelligible_a distinct_a sound_v and_o speech_n use_v and_o hear_v by_o the_o angel_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n but_o according_a to_o their_o world_n property_n for_o where_o the_o sound_n be_v gross_a harsh_a and_o shrill_a there_o it_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o dark_a impression_n and_o there_o the_o fire_n be_v vehement_a and_o burn_a as_o we_o man_n after_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n have_v so_o awake_v and_o enkindle_v the_o fire_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n in_o our_o vital_a essence_n that_o our_o vital_a sound_n be_v gross_a and_o beastlike_a resemble_v the_o abyss_n and_o the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o sound_n in_o the_o darkness_n for_o as_o the_o generation_n of_o the_o word_n be_v in_o its_o manifestation_n in_o the_o light_n in_o the_o holy_a power_n so_o also_o in_o the_o darkness_n but_o altogether_o rigorous_a harsh_a hard_a and_o gross_a that_o which_o give_v a_o please_a sound_n and_o lovely_a tune_n in_o the_o light_n that_o make_v in_o the_o darkness_n a_o dulsome_a harsh_a hideous_a noise_n devoid_a of_o any_o true_a sound_n and_o this_o proceed_v from_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o astringent_a hard_a compunctive_a anxious_a generation_n viz._n from_o the_o original_a of_o the_o coldness_n or_o cold_a fire_n source_n chap._n vi_o of_o the_o essence_n of_o corporallity_n the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n ☽_o ☽_o luna_n and_o ♄_o saturnus_n beginning_n end_n 1._o we_o acknowledge_v that_o god_n in_o his_o own_o essence_n be_v no_o essence_n but_o only_o the_o alone_a power_n or_o the_o original_a the_o the_o the_o or_o original_a understanding_n to_o the_o essence_n viz._n a_o unsearchable_a eternal_a will_n wherein_o all_o thing_n be_v couch_v and_o the_o same_o be_v all_o and_o yet_o be_v only_o one_o but_o yet_o desire_v to_o manifest_v itself_o and_o introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o spiritual_a essence_n which_o be_v effect_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n through_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o love-desire_n 2._o but_o yet_o the_o true_a divine_a essence_n understand_v essence_n and_o not_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o understanding_n manifest_v or_o the_o formation_n of_o the_o power_n and_o it_o consist_v in_o the_o desire_n that_o be_v in_o the_o love-desire_n where_o one_o power_n do_v experimental_o and_o know_o taste_v smell_v feel_v see_v hear_v another_o in_o the_o essence_n and_o source_n of_o the_o property_n whence_o the_o great_a ardent_a long_a desire_n arise_v in_o these_o property_n the_o manifest_a god_n be_v understand_v as_o in_o a_o fiery_a flame_n of_o love-desire_n wherein_o there_o be_v a_o mere_a please_a taste_n sweet-breathing_a smell_n ravish_v melody_n lovely_a and_o delightful_a see_v smile_v and_o friendly_a aspect_n a_o gracious_a delight_n pleasure_n or_o feel_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v only_o a_o spiritual_a essence_n where_o the_o power_n only_o which_o have_v introduce_v themselves_o through_o the_o impression_n into_o property_n and_o manifest_v themselves_o through_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o light_n do_v mutual_o as_o in_o a_o love-play_a wrestle_n with_o and_o in_o one_o another_o like_o a_o pleasant_a song_n or_o pregnant_a harmony_n or_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n this_o be_v now_o the_o spiritual_a essence_n of_o god_n manifest_v and_o how_o the_o powerful_a all-essentiall_a word_n do_v manifest_v itself_o in_o its_o own_o peculiar_a generation_n wherein_o the_o melodious_a play_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n be_v understand_v 3._o but_o if_o we_o will_v speak_v of_o the_o heavenly_a or_o divine_a essentiality_n wherein_o the_o divine_a power_n do_v introduce_v themselves_o again_o into_o forming_n more_v external_o than_o we_o must_v say_v that_o the_o power_n of_o the_o form_v and_o manifest_v word_n do_v again_o in_o their_o love-desire_n introduce_v themselves_o into_o a_o externall_n essence_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o all_o the_o power_n wherein_o they_o as_o in_o a_o mansion_n may_v act_n their_o love-play_a and_o so_o have_v somewhat_o wherewith_o and_o wherein_o mutual_o to_o play_v and_o melodize_v one_o with_o another_o in_o their_o wrestle_a sport_n of_o love_n and_o this_o be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v 4._o as_o a_o mineral_n power_n lie_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o be_v enkindle_v by_o the_o sun_n whereby_o it_o begin_v to_o stir_v and_o spring_n and_o become_v desirous_a of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o attract_v they_o into_o it_o but_o in_o this_o long_a desire_n it_o do_v amass_n itself_o and_o form_n
he_o receive_v a_o eteernall_a beginning_n in_o the_o will_n with_o the_o will_v own_o conception_n 8._o now_o the_o will_n speak_v forth_o itself_o by_o the_o conception_n out_o of_o itself_o as_o a_o spiration_n or_o manifestation_n and_o this_o egress_n from_o the_o will_n in_o the_o speak_v or_o spiration_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o deity_n or_o the_o three_o person_n as_o the_o ancient_n have_v call_v it_o 9_o and_o the_o spirate_n be_v the_o wisdom_n viz._n the_o power_n of_o the_o colour_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o will_n which_o it_o eternal_o conceive_v to_o a_o lifes-center_n or_o heart_n for_o its_o habitation_n and_o do_v again_o eternal_o speak_v it_o forth_o out_o of_o the_o conception_n as_o from_o its_o own_o eternal_a form_n and_o yet_o eternal_o conceive_v or_o comprehend_v it_o for_o his_o heart_n centre_n 10._o thus_o the_o conception_n of_o the_o will_v viz._n of_o the_o father_n be_v from_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n which_o conceive_v his_o speak_a word_n from_o eternity_n and_o speak_v it_o forth_o from_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n the_o speak_v be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o will_n manifestation_n and_o the_o egress_n from_o the_o speak_v or_o generation_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o form_v word_n and_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v forth_o be_v the_o power_n colour_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o deity_n viz._n the_o wisdom_n 11._o here_o we_o can_v say_v with_o any_o ground_n that_o god_n be_v three_o person_n but_o he_o be_v threefold_a in_o his_o eternal_a generation_n he_o beget_v himself_o in_o trinity_n and_o yet_o there_o be_v but_o only_o one_o essence_n and_o generation_n to_o be_v understand_v in_o this_o eternal_a generation_n neither_o father_n son_n nor_o spirit_n but_o the_o only_a eternal_a life_n or_o good_n 12._o the_o trinity_n be_v first_o right_o understand_v in_o his_o eternal_a manifestation_n where_o he_o manife_v himself_o through_o the_o eternal_a nature_n through_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o light_n 13._o where_o we_o understand_v three_o property_n in_o one_o only_a essence_n viz._n the_o father_n with_o the_o fire-world_n and_o the_o son_n with_o the_o love-desire_n in_o the_o light_n viz._n with_o the_o light-world_n or_o with_o the_o great_a meekness_n in_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n with_o the_o move_a life_n in_o the_o tincture_n in_o the_o oily_a and_o watery_a life_n and_o dominion_n who_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n viz._n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la that_o be_v the_o divine_a property_n he_o be_v manifest_a in_o a_o great_a fiery_a flame_n of_o light_n and_o love_n and_o then_o according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o dark_a fire-world_n in_o a_o wrathful_a painful_a sourcive_a property_n and_o yet_o he_o be_v the_o only_a one_o in_o the_o light_n he_o be_v the_o love-fire-flame_n and_o in_o the_o enkindle_a fire_n in_o nature_n he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n according_a to_o which_o god_n be_v call_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o in_o the_o dark_a wrathful_a source_n he_o be_v a_o angry_a zealous_a avenger_n in_o which_o property_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n consist_v 14._o the_o father_n be_v only_o call_v a_o holy_a god_n in_o the_o son_n that_o be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n in_o the_o divine_a kingdom_n of_o joy_n viz._n in_o the_o great_a meekness_n and_o love_n for_o that_o be_v his_o proper_a manifestation_n wherein_o he_o be_v call_v god_n in_o the_o fire_n he_o be_v call_v a_o angry_a god_n but_o in_o the_o light_n or_o love-fire_n he_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a god_n and_o in_o the_o dark_a nature_n he_o be_v not_o call_v god_n 15._o we_o must_v make_v distinction_n each_o world_n have_v its_o principle_n and_o dominion_n indeed_o all_o be_v from_o one_o eternal_a original_a but_o it_o severize_v itself_o into_o a_o twofold_a source_n a_o similitude_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n where_o the_o fire_n be_v painful_a and_o consume_v and_o the_o light_a meek_a and_o give_v and_o yet_o the_o one_o be_v a_o nothing_o without_o the_o other_o 16._o the_o fire_n receive_v its_o original_a in_o nature_n but_o the_o light_n have_v its_o original_a from_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la viz._n from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o deity_n the_o will_n of_o god_n do_v therefore_o introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o fire_n that_o he_o may_v manifest_v the_o light_n and_o the_o power_n and_o introduce_v they_o into_o essence_n 17._o albeit_o i_o have_v write_v here_o of_o the_o form_n of_o nature_n understand_v the_o etetnall_a nature_n yet_o it_o must_v not_o be_v understand_v as_o if_o the_o deity_n be_v circumscribe_v or_o limit_v his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n in_o divine_a property_n be_v devoid_a of_o limit_n or_o measure_n innumerable_a infinite_a and_o unspeakable_a i_o write_v only_o of_o the_o property_n how_o god_n have_v manifest_v himself_o through_o the_o internal_a and_o external_a nature_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a form_n of_o his_o manifestation_n 18._o these_o seven_o property_n be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o he_o be_v void_a of_o understanding_n that_o deny_v it_o these_o seven_o property_n make_v in_o the_o internal_a world_n the_o holy_a element_n viz._n the_o holy_a natural_a life_n and_o motion_n but_o this_o only_a element_n severize_v itself_o in_o this_o external_a world_n into_o four_o manifest_a property_n viz._n into_o four_o element_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v but_o one_o only_a but_o divide_v itself_o into_o four_o headspring_n viz._n into_o fire_n air_n water_n and_o earth_n 19_o from_o the_o fire_n arise_v the_o air_n and_o from_o the_o air_n the_o water_n and_o from_o the_o water_n the_o earth_n or_o a_o substance_n which_o be_v earthly_a and_o they_o be_v only_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o one_o internal_a element_n and_o be_v in_o before_o in_o in_o in_o or_o before_o respect_n to_o the_o internal_a as_o a_o enkindle_a smoke_n or_o vaprous_a steam_n so_o also_o the_o whole_a constellation_n whole_a whole_a whole_a or_o constellation_n astrum_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o power_n breathe_v forth_o from_o the_o inward_a fiery_a dark_a and_o light_a world_n from_o the_o great_a mind_n of_o divine_a manifestation_n and_o be_v only_o a_o form_a model_n or_o platform_n wherein_o the_o great_a mind_n of_o divine_a manifestation_n behold_v itself_o in_o a_o time_n and_o play_v with_o itself_o chap._n viii_o of_o the_o creation_n of_o angel_n and_o their_o dominion_n 1._o the_o creation_n of_o angel_n have_v a_o beginning_n but_o the_o power_n out_o of_o which_o they_o be_v create_v never_o have_v any_o beginning_n but_o be_v concomitant_a in_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o eternal_a beginning_n not_o that_o power_n that_o that_o that_o viz._n the_o power_n they_o be_v the_o holy_a trinity_n or_o in_o the_o same_o but_o they_o be_v conceive_v of_o the_o desire_n of_o divine_a manifestation_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a dark_a fiery_a and_o light-nature_n out_o of_o the_o manifest_a word_n and_o introduce_v into_o creature_o form_n and_o shape_n 2._o god_n who_o be_v a_o spirit_n have_v by_o and_o through_o his_o manifestation_n introduce_v himself_o into_o distinct_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o his_o eternal_a pregnant_a harmony_n in_o the_o manifest_a word_n of_o his_o great_a kingdom_n of_o joy_n they_o be_v god_n instrument_n in_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n melodize_v in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n they_o be_v the_o flame_n of_o fire_n and_o light_n but_o in_o a_o live_a understanding_n dominion_n 3._o for_o the_o power_n of_o the_o deity_n be_v in_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n as_o they_o be_v in_o man_n as_o john_n say_v chap._n 1._o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v in_o the_o word_n so_o also_o the_o life_n of_o the_o angel_n be_v in_o the_o word_n from_o eternity_n for_o matth._n 22._o ver_fw-la 30._o it_o be_v write_v in_o the_o resurrection_n they_o understand_v man_n be_v as_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n 4._o and_o as_o we_o understand_v principall-forme_n in_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n through_o the_o eternal_a nature_n so_o likewise_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v arch-angell_n or_o angelical_a principality_n with_o many_o legion_n but_o especial_o in_o three_o hierarchy_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n and_o also_o the_o three_o principle_n as_o can_v be_v deny_v 5._o as_o 1._o one_o hierarchy_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v according_a to_o the_o dark_a world_n with_o the_o kingdom_n of_o lucifer_n who_o have_v plunge_v himself_o thereinto_o and_o the_o other_o be_v understand_v with_o the_o light_n fiery_a and_o dark_a world_n and_o the_o three_o be_v understand_v with_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n wherewith_o the_o internal_a have_v make_v itself_o manifest_a 6._o each_o hierarchy_n have_v its_o princely_a dominion_n and_o order_n
viz._n they_o in_o the_o dark_a world_n in_o god_n wrath_n and_o those_o in_o the_o holy_a world_n in_o god_n love_n and_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o outward_a world_n in_o god_n great_a wonder_n both_o according_a to_o love_n and_o anger_n 7._o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o dark_a world_n bear_v the_o name_n or_o the_o name_n of_o the_o great_a anger_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n in_o the_o wrath_n and_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o light_n bear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a god_n viz._n of_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n bear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o manifest_a power_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n viz_o of_o the_o planet_n star_n and_o four_o element_n 8._o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o dark_a world_n domineer_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o manifest_a wrath_n viz._n in_o the_o property_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o have_v their_o princely_a dominion_n therein_o and_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o holy_a world_n rule_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o triumphant_a world_n viz._n in_o the_o great_a holy_a kingdom_n of_o joy_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o holy_a wisdom_n and_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o outward_a world_n reign_v over_o the_o power_n of_o the_o star_n and_o four_o element_n and_o have_v also_o their_o princely_a dominion_n over_o the_o world_n and_o their_o kingdom_n and_o principality_n for_o defence_n against_o the_o destroyer_n in_o the_o wrath_n 9_o each_o country_n have_v its_o princely_a angel-protectour_n with_o its_o legion_n also_o there_o be_v angel_n over_o the_o four_o element_n over_o the_o fire_n and_o over_o the_o air_n over_o the_o water_n and_o over_o the_o earth_n and_o they_o be_v altogether_o only_a minister_a spirit_n of_o the_o great_a god_n send_v forth_o for_o the_o service_n of_o those_o which_o shall_v obtain_v salvation_n as_o it_o be_v write_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n encamp_v about_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o they_o be_v the_o officer_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n in_o his_o dominion_n who_o be_v active_a and_o full_a of_o motion_n 10._o for_o god_n never_o move_v himself_o save_o only_a in_o himself_o but_o see_v his_o manifestation_n of_o the_o eternal_a and_o externall_n nature_n be_v in_o combat_n thereupon_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n be_v against_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o holy_a world_n but_o especial_o against_o man_n who_o be_v manifest_a both_o in_o good_a and_o evil_n god_n have_v set_v the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o that_o his_o glory_n may_v be_v manifest_a both_o in_o his_o love_n and_o in_o his_o anger_n 11._o for_o as_o we_o man_n have_v dominion_n upon_o the_o earth_n so_o likewise_o the_o superior_a host_n under_o the_o sky_n the_o the_o the_o or_o starry_a sky_n astrum_n have_v their_o dominion_n so_o also_o the_o oily_a spirit_n in_o the_o element_n aire_n the_o whole_a deep_a between_o the_o star_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v inhabit_v and_o not_o void_a and_o empty_a each_o dominion_n have_v its_o own_o principle_n which_o seem_v somewhat_o ridiculous_a to_o we_o man_n because_o we_o see_v they_o not_o with_o our_o eye_n not_o consider_v that_o our_o eye_n be_v not_o of_o their_o essence_n and_o property_n so_o that_o we_o be_v neither_o able_a to_o see_v nor_o perceive_v they_o for_o we_o live_v not_o in_o their_o principle_n therefore_o we_o can_v see_v they_o 12._o as_o in_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n one_o degree_n orderly_o proceed_v forth_o from_o another_o even_o unto_o the_o most_o external_a manifestation_n the_o like_a also_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o angel_n or_o spirit_n they_o be_v not_o all_o holy_a which_o dwell_v in_o the_o element_n for_o as_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n be_v manifest_a in_o the_o dark_a world_n so_o likewise_o in_o the_o outward_a world_n in_o its_o property_n 13._o also_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o external_a world_n be_v not_o all_o eternal_a but_o some_o be_v only_o temporal_a only_o only_o only_o have_v a_o beginning_n and_o a_o end_n temporal_a inchoative_a which_o take_v their_o original_a natural_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o external_a world_n and_o pass_v away_o through_o nature_n and_o only_o their_o shadow_n remain_v as_o of_o all_o other_o beast_n upon_o the_o earth_n 14._o whatsoever_o reach_v not_o the_o holy_a element_n and_o the_o eternal_a fire-world_n that_o be_v devoid_a of_o a_o eternal_a life_n for_o it_o arise_v out_o of_o time_n and_o that_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o time_n be_v consume_v and_o eat_v up_o of_o time_n except_o it_o have_v a_o principle_n a_o a_o a_o eternal_a be_v essence_n property_n life_n or_o principle_n eternal_a in_o its_o temporal_a that_o the_o eternal_a do_v uphold_v the_o temporal_a 15._o for_o the_o eternal_a dwell_v not_o in_o time_n and_o albeit_o it_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o essence_n of_o time_n yet_o the_o eternal_a dwell_v in_o the_o eternal_a in_o itself_o and_o the_o temporal_a in_o the_o temporal_a as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v with_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o man_n where_o the_o soul_n be_v from_o the_o eternal_a and_o the_o external_a body_n from_o time_n and_o yet_o there_o be_v a_o eternal_a in_o the_o temporal_a body_n which_o very_o disappear_v in_o adam_n as_o to_o the_o eternal_a light_n which_o must_v be_v bear_v again_o through_o christ._n 16._o and_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v that_o the_o holy_a angel_n dwell_v only_o above_o the_o star_n without_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n as_o reason_v which_o understand_v nothing_o of_o god_n phanci_v indeed_o they_o dwell_v without_o the_o dominion_n and_o source_n of_o this_o world_n but_o in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n albeit_o there_o be_v no_o place_n in_o the_o eternity_n the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n and_o also_o the_o place_n without_o this_o world_n be_v all_o one_o unto_o they_o 17._o for_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o source_n viz._n of_o the_o four_o element_n together_o with_o the_o orb_n the_o the_o the_o or_o planetick_a orb_n astrum_n make_v only_o one_o place_n there_o be_v no_o place_n in_o the_o internal_a but_o all_o whole_o entire_a whatsoever_o be_v above_o the_o star_n without_o this_o world_n that_o be_v likewise_o internal_o without_o the_o four_o element_n in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n else_o god_n be_v divide_v 18._o the_o angelical_a world_n be_v in_o the_o lieu_n or_o place_n of_o this_o world_n internal_o and_o this_o same_o world_n abyss_n be_v the_o great_a darkness_n where_o the_o devil_n have_v their_o dominion_n which_o also_o be_v not_o confine_v or_o shut_v up_o in_o any_o place_n for_o the_o eternity_n be_v also_o their_o place_n where_o there_o be_v no_o bysse_n only_o the_o essence_n and_o property_n of_o their_o world_n be_v the_o bysse_n of_o their_o habitation_n as_o the_o four_o element_n be_v the_o habitation_n of_o our_o external_a humanity_n they_o have_v also_o in_o the_o darkness_n a_o element_n according_a to_o the_o dark_a world_n property_n else_o god_n be_v divide_v in_o his_o wrath_n for_o where_o ever_o i_o can_v say_v here_o be_v god_n in_o his_o love_n even_o there_o i_o can_v also_o say_v that_o god_n be_v in_o his_o anger_n only_o a_o principle_n sever_v it_o 19_o like_a as_o we_o man_n see_v not_o the_o angel_n and_o devil_n with_o our_o eye_n and_o yet_o they_o be_v about_o we_o and_o among_o we_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o they_o dwell_v not_o in_o the_o source_n and_o dominion_n of_o our_o world_n neither_o have_v they_o the_o property_n of_o the_o external_a world_n on_o they_o but_o each_o spirit_n be_v clothe_v with_o his_o own_o world_n property_n wherein_o it_o dwell_v 20._o the_o beginning_n of_o each_o world_n source_n be_v that_o limit_n which_o divide_v one_o world_n from_o the_o view_n and_o ken_n of_o the_o other_o for_o the_o devil_n be_v a_o nothing_o in_o the_o heavenly_a source_n for_o they_o have_v not_o its_o source_n in_o they_o and_o albeit_o they_o have_v it_o yet_o it_o be_v unto_o they_o as_o if_o it_o be_v shut_v up_o in_o death_n like_v as_o a_o iron_n that_o be_v red_a hot_a so_o long_o as_o the_o fire_n pierce_v it_o its_o fire_n and_o when_o the_o fire_n go_v out_o it_o be_v a_o dark_a iron_n the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v understand_v concern_v the_o spirit_n 21._o so_o likewise_o the_o angel_n be_v a_o nothing_o in_o the_o darkness_n they_o be_v very_o in_o it_o but_o they_o neither_o see_v nor_o feel_v it_o that_o which_o be_v a_o pain_n to_o the_o devil_n that_o same_o be_v a_o joy_n to_o the_o angel_n in_o their_o source_n and_o so_o what_o be_v please_v and_o delightful_a to_o the_o devil_n that_o
the_o angel_n can_v abide_v there_o be_v a_o great_a gulf_n between_o they_o that_o be_v a_o whole_a birth_n 22._o for_o what_o else_o be_v able_a to_o sever_v the_o light_n from_o the_o darkness_n save_v only_o a_o birth_n of_o sight_n or_o light_n the_o light_n dwell_v in_o the_o darkness_n and_o the_o darkness_n comprehend_v it_o not_o john_n 1._o as_o the_o external_a sunshine_n dwell_v and_o shine_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o darkness_n comprehend_v it_o not_o but_o when_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n withdraw_v than_o the_o darkness_n be_v manifest_a here_o be_v no_o other_o gulf_n between_o they_o save_v only_o a_o birth_n 23._o thus_o we_o be_v likewise_o to_o conceive_v of_o the_o eternal_a light_n of_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a darkness_n of_o god_n anger_n there_o be_v but_o one_o only_a ground_n of_o all_o and_o that_o be_v the_o manifest_a god_n but_o it_o be_v sever_v into_o sundry_a principle_n and_o property_n for_o the_o scripture_n say_v that_o the_o holy_a be_v unto_o god_n a_o good_a savour_n to_o life_n understand_v to_o the_o holy_a divine_a life_n viz._n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n and_o the_o wicked_a be_v unto_o god_n a_o good_a savour_n to_o death_n that_o be_v in_o his_o wrath_n viz._n in_o the_o essence_n source_n and_o dominion_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n 24._o for_o the_o god_n of_o the_o holy_a world_n and_o the_o god_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n be_v not_o two_o god_n there_o be_v but_o one_o only_a god_n he_o himself_o be_v the_o whole_a be_v he_o be_v torment_v be_v be_v be_v in_o his_o wrath_n plague_n and_o hell_n torment_v evil_a and_o good_a heaven_n and_o hell_n light_n and_o darkness_n eternity_n and_o time_n begin_v and_o end_n where_o his_o love_n be_v hide_v in_o any_o substance_n any_o any_o any_o be_v essence_n or_o substance_n thing_n there_o his_o anger_n be_v manifest_a in_o many_o a_o thing_n love_n and_o anger_n be_v in_o equal_a measure_n and_o weight_n as_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o this_o outward_a world_n essence_n 25._o but_o now_o he_o be_v only_o call_v a_o god_n according_a to_o his_o light_n in_o his_o love_n and_o not_o according_a to_o the_o darkness_n also_o not_o according_a to_o this_o outward_a world_n albeit_o he_o himself_o be_v all_o yet_o we_o must_v consider_v the_o degree_n how_o one_o thing_n mutual_o proceed_v from_o another_o for_o i_o can_v neither_o say_v of_o heaven_n nor_o of_o darkness_n or_o of_o this_o outward_a world_n that_o they_o be_v god_n none_o of_o they_o be_v god_n but_o the_o express_v and_o form_v word_n of_o god_n a_o mirror_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v call_v god_n wherewith_o the_o spirit_n manife_v itself_o and_o play_v in_o its_o lubet_fw-la to_o its_o self_n with_o this_o manifestation_n as_o with_o its_o own_o essence_n which_o it_o have_v make_v and_o yet_o the_o essence_n be_v not_o sunder_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o also_o the_o essence_n comprehend_v not_o the_o deity_n 26._o as_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v one_o and_o yet_o the_o one_o be_v not_o the_o other_o or_o as_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o water_n or_o the_o air_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v from_o one_o original_a and_o yet_o they_o be_v particular_o distinct_a but_o yet_o they_o be_v mutual_o bind_v to_o each_o other_o and_o the_o one_o be_v a_o nothing_o without_o the_o other_o and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o conceive_v and_o consider_v likewise_o of_o the_o divine_a essence_n and_o also_o of_o the_o divine_a power_n 27._o the_o power_n in_o the_o light_n be_v god_n love-fire_n and_o the_o power_n in_o the_o darkness_n be_v the_o fire_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v but_o one_o only_a fire_n but_o divide_v into_o two_o principle_n that_o the_o one_o may_v be_v manifest_a in_o the_o other_o for_o the_o flame_n of_o anger_n be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o great_a love_n and_o in_o the_o darkness_n the_o light_n be_v make_v know_v else_o it_o be_v not_o manifest_v to_o itself_o 28._o thus_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o the_o evil_a and_o good_a angel_n dwell_v near_o one_o another_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v the_o great_a immense_a distance_n between_n they_o for_o the_o heaven_n be_v in_o hell_n and_o the_o hell_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o yet_o the_o one_o be_v not_o manifest_a to_o the_o other_o and_o although_o the_o devil_n shall_v go_v many_o million_o of_o mile_n desire_v to_o enter_v into_o heaven_n and_o to_o see_v it_o yet_o he_o will_v be_v still_o in_o hell_n and_o not_o see_v it_o also_o the_o angel_n see_v not_o the_o darkness_n for_o their_o sight_n be_v mere_a light_n of_o divine_a power_n and_o the_o devil_n sight_n be_v mere_a darkness_n of_o god_n anger_n the_o like_a be_v also_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o saint_n and_o again_o of_o the_o wicked_a therefore_o in_o that_o we_o in_o adam_n have_v lose_v the_o divine_a sight_n in_o which_o adam_n see_v by_o the_o divine_a power_n christ_n say_v you_o must_v be_v bear_v anew_o else_o you_o can_v see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 29._o in_o the_o fire-spirit_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o angelical_a creation_n where_o the_o will_n of_o the_o abyss_n introduce_v itself_o into_o bysse_n and_o manife_v the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n or_o life_n with_o the_o fiery_a birth_n viz._n with_o the_o first_o principle_n where_o the_o spiritual_a dominion_n be_v manifest_a by_o the_o fire-birth_n in_o this_o spiritual_a fire_n all_o angel_n do_v take_v their_o original_a viz._n out_o of_o the_o form_n to_o the_o fire-source_n for_o no_o creature_n can_v be_v create_v out_o of_o the_o fire_n for_o it_o be_v no_o essence_n but_o out_o of_o the_o property_n to_o the_o fire_n a_o creature_n may_v be_v apprehend_v in_o the_o desire_n viz._n in_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n and_o introduce_v into_o a_o creaturall_a form_n and_o property_n 30._o and_o therefore_o there_o be_v many_o and_o divers_a sort_n of_o angel_n also_o in_o many_o distinct_a office_n and_o as_o there_o be_v three_o form_n to_o the_o fire-source_n so_o there_o be_v also_o three_o hierarchy_n and_o therein_o their_o princely_a dominion_n and_o likewise_o three_o world_n in_o one_o another_o as_o one_o which_o make_v three_o principle_n or_o beginning_n for_o each_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n have_v its_o degree_n for_o they_o do_v explicate_v and_o mutual_o unfold_v themselves_o in_o the_o fire-blaze_n and_o out_o of_o those_o degree_n the_o different_a distinction_n of_o spirit_n be_v create_v 31._o and_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v nothing_o else_o by_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o of_o all_o other_o spirit_n but_o that_o the_o abyssall_n god_n have_v introduce_v himself_o into_o his_o manifest_a property_n and_o out_o of_o those_o property_n into_o live_a creature_n by_o which_o he_o possess_v the_o degree_n and_o therewith_o play_v in_o the_o property_n they_o be_v his_o string_n in_o the_o all-essentiall_a speak_v and_o be_v all_o of_o they_o tune_v for_o the_o great_a harmony_n of_o his_o eternal_a speak_a word_n so_o that_o in_o all_o degree_n and_o property_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o unsearchable_a god_n be_v manifest_a and_o make_v know_v they_o be_v all_o create_v for_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n 32._o for_o all_o whatsoever_o have_v life_n live_v in_o the_o speak_a word_n the_o angel_n in_o the_o eternal_a speak_v and_o the_o temporal_a spirit_n in_o the_o re-expression_n or_o echo_a forth_o of_o the_o forming_n of_o time_n out_o of_o the_o sound_n or_o breath_n of_o time_n and_o the_o angel_n out_o of_o the_o sound_n of_o eternity_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o manifest_a word_n of_o god_n 33._o and_o therefore_o they_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o several_a degree_n in_o the_o manifest_a voice_n of_o god_n and_o one_o degree_n be_v more_o holy_a in_o the_o power_n than_o another_o therefore_o the_o angel_n also_o in_o their_o quire_n be_v difference_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o divine_a may_v and_o one_o have_v a_o more_o holy_a function_n to_o discharge_v then_o another_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v by_o the_o priest_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n in_o their_o ordinance_n which_o be_v institute_v after_o a_o angelical_a manner_n 34._o albeit_o earthly_a yet_o there_o be_v even_o such_o a_o angelical_a understanding_n and_o meaning_n couch_v therein_o which_o god_n do_v represent_v upon_o jesus_n which_o be_v to_o come_v into_o the_o humane_a property_n and_o so_o allude_v with_o israel_n in_o the_o type_n at_o the_o eternal_a which_o be_v to_o come_v which_o jesus_n out_o of_o jehova_n do_v restore_v and_o introduce_v into_o the_o humane_a property_n which_o the_o earthly_a reason_n have_v neither_o apprehend_v or_o understand_v but_o see_v the_o time_n be_v about_o be_v
thing_n consist_v in_o the_o assimilate_v every_o thing_n may_v be_v introduce_v into_o its_o assimilate_v and_o if_o it_o come_v into_o its_o assimilate_v it_o rejoice_v in_o its_o property_n be_v it_o good_a or_o evil_a and_o begin_v effectual_o to_o work_v as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v both_o in_o good_a and_o evil_a 14._o as_o for_o example_n let_v a_o man_n take_v down_o a_o little_a poison_n it_o will_v present_o receive_v with_o great_a desire_n the_o poison_n in_o the_o body_n which_o before_o rest_v and_o therein_o strengthen_v itself_o and_o begin_v to_o work_v powerful_o and_o corrupt_a and_o destroy_v the_o contrary_a viz._n the_o good_a and_o that_o now_o which_o the_o evil_n be_v able_a to_o do_v in_o its_o property_n that_o likewise_o the_o good_a can_v do_v in_o its_o property_n when_o it_o be_v free_v from_o the_o wrath_n it_o may_v also_o introduce_v its_o assimilate_v into_o the_o real_a true_a joy_n 15._o the_o essence_n of_o this_o world_n consist_v in_o evil_n and_o good_a and_o the_o one_o can_v be_v without_o the_o other_o but_o this_o be_v the_o great_a iniquity_n of_o this_o world_n that_o the_o evil_n overpower_v the_o good_a that_o the_o anger_n be_v strong_a therein_o than_o the_o love_n and_o this_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o man_n who_o have_v disturb_v nature_n by_o the_o false_a desire_n that_o it_o mighty_o and_o effectual_o work_v in_o the_o wrath_n as_o a_o poison_n in_o the_o body_n 16._o otherwise_o if_o nature_n in_o its_o form_n do_v stand_v in_o the_o property_n in_o equal_a weight_n and_o in_o equal_a concord_n and_o harmony_n than_o one_o property_n be_v not_o manifest_v above_o the_o other_o heat_n and_o cold_a will_v be_v equal_o poyze_v in_o the_o operation_n and_o qualification_n and_o then_o paradise_n will_v be_v still_o upon_o the_o earth_n and_o though_o it_o be_v not_o without_o man_n yet_o it_o will_v be_v in_o man_n if_o his_o property_n be_v in_o equal_a weight_n number_n and_o measure_n if_o they_o do_v yet_o stand_v in_o the_o temperature_n then_o he_o be_v incorruptible_a and_o immortal_a 17._o this_o be_v the_o death_n and_o misery_n of_o man_n and_o all_o creature_n that_o the_o property_n be_v divide_v and_o each_o aspire_n in_o itself_o and_o powerful_o work_v and_o act_v in_o its_o own_o will_n whence_o sickness_n and_o pain_n arise_v and_o all_o this_o be_v hence_o arisen_a when_o the_o one_o element_n do_v manifest_a and_o put_v forth_o itself_o into_o four_o property_n then_o each_o property_n desire_v the_o assimilate_v viz._n a_o essence_n out_o of_o and_o according_a to_o its_o self_n which_o the_o astringent_a fiat_n do_v impress_v and_o coagulate_v so_o that_o earth_n and_o stones_n be_v produce_v in_o the_o property_n 18._o but_o now_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n between_o the_o element_n and_o the_o astrum_n the_o elemental_a spirit_n be_v severize_v from_o the_o astrall_a spirit_n and_o yet_o not_o part_v asunder_o they_o dwell_v in_o each_o other_o as_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o the_o one_o be_v not_o the_o other_o the_o astrall_a spirit_n make_v thit_n body_n as_o well_o as_o the_o elemental_a and_o that_o in_o all_o creature_n in_o animal_n and_o vegetable_n 19_o all_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n have_v a_o twofold_a body_n viz._n a_o elemental_a from_o the_o fire_n air_n water_n and_o earth_n and_o a_o spiritual_a body_n from_o the_o astrum_n and_o likewise_o a_o twofold_a spirit_n viz._n one_o astrall_a the_o other_o elemental_a 20._o man_n only_o among_o all_o the_o earthly_a creature_n have_v a_o threefold_a body_n and_o spirit_n for_o he_o have_v also_o the_o internal_a spiritual_a world_n in_o he_o which_o be_v likewise_o twofold_a viz._n light_n and_o darkness_n and_o also_o corporal_o and_o spiritual_o this_o spirit_n be_v the_o soul_n but_o this_o body_n be_v from_o the_o water_n of_o the_o holy_a element_n which_o die_v in_o adam_n that_o be_v disappear_v as_o to_o his_o life_n when_o the_o divine_a power_n depart_v from_o he_o and_o will_v not_o dwell_v in_o the_o awake_v vanity_n 21._o which_o holy_a body_n must_v be_v regenerate_v if_o his_o spirit_n will_v see_v god_n otherwise_o he_o can_v see_v he_o except_o he_o be_v again_o bear_v anew_o of_o the_o water_n of_o the_o holy_a element_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o have_v manifest_v himself_o in_o christ_n with_o this_o same_o water-source_n that_o his_o disappear_v body_n may_v be_v make_v alive_a in_o the_o holy_a water_n and_o spirit_n else_o he_o have_v no_o sense_n nor_o sight_n in_o the_o holy_a life_n of_o god_n 22._o this_o twofold_a outward_a body_n be_v now_o punctual_o to_o be_v ponder_v and_o consider_v of_o if_o we_o will_v understand_v nature_n and_o without_o this_o understanding_n let_v none_o call_v himself_o a_o master_n or_o learned_n for_o in_o these_o body_n the_o dominion_n of_o all_o external_a creature_n and_o essence_n be_v couch_v they_o oftentimes_o be_v contrary_a one_o unto_o another_o whence_o sickness_n corruption_n and_o death_n arise_v in_o the_o body_n that_o one_o sever_v from_o the_o other_o 23._o the_o sydereall_a body_n be_v the_o high_a except_v the_o divine_a in_o man_n the_o elemental_a body_n be_v only_o its_o servant_n or_o dwellinghouse_n as_o the_o four_o element_n be_v only_o a_o body_n or_o habitation_n of_o the_o dominion_n of_o the_o star_n 24._o the_o elemental_a spirit_n and_o body_n be_v inanimate_a and_o void_a of_o understanding_n it_o have_v only_a lust_n and_o desire_n in_o it_o vegetation_n be_v its_o right_a life_n for_o the_o air_n have_v no_o understanding_n without_o the_o astrum_n the_o astrum_n give_v the_o distinct_a understanding_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o all_o essence_n in_o the_o element_n 25._o but_o the_o inward_a light_n and_o power_n of_o the_o light_n give_v in_o man_n the_o right_n divine_a understanding_n but_o there_o be_v no_o right_a divine_a apprehension_n in_o the_o sydereall_a spirit_n for_o the_o astrum_n have_v another_o principle_n the_o sydereall_a body_n dwell_v in_o the_o elemental_a as_o the_o light-world_n in_o the_o darkness_n it_o be_v the_o true_a rational_a life_n of_o all_o creature_n 26._o the_o whole_a astrum_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o external_a express_v word_n in_o the_o sound_n it_o be_v the_o instrument_n whereby_o the_o holy_a eternal_a speak_a word_n speak_v and_o form_v external_o it_o be_v as_o a_o great_a harmony_n of_o unsearchable_a manifold_a voice_n and_o tune_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o instrument_n which_o play_n and_o melodize_v before_o the_o holy_a god_n 27._o for_o they_o be_v mere_a power_n which_o enter_v into_o and_o mutual_o embrace_v each_o other_o whence_o arise_v the_o sound_n in_o the_o essence_n and_o the_o desire_n viz._n the_o fiat_n receive_v this_o sound_n and_o make_v it_o substantial_a this_o substance_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o the_o star_n which_o the_o element_n receive_v into_o they_o and_o coagulate_v it_o in_o they_o and_o hatch_v it_o as_o a_o hen_n her_o egg_n whence_o the_o true_a rational_a life_n be_v in_o the_o element_n and_o thus_o also_o the_o sydereall_a spirit_n be_v hatch_v and_o coagulate_v in_o all_o creature_n 28._o for_o the_o male_a and_o female_a do_v mutual_o cast_v a_o seed_n into_o one_o another_o which_o be_v only_o a_o sulphur_n of_o the_o astrum_n and_o four_o element_n afterward_o it_o be_v hatch_v in_o the_o matrix_fw-la and_o coagulate_v to_o a_o live_a spirit_n 29._o and_o when_o the_o fire_n be_v enkindle_v in_o the_o seed_n which_o be_v sow_v in_o the_o matrix_fw-la the_o spirit_n sever_v itself_o again_o from_o the_o body_n as_o a_o propriate_a as_o the_o light_n from_o the_o fire_n according_a to_o the_o right_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n and_o two_o become_v manifest_a in_o one_o viz._n a_o spiritual_a body_n from_o the_o astrum_n and_o a_o fleshly_a body_n from_o the_o four_o element_n 30._o and_o this_o sydereall_a spirit_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o great_a world_n which_o depend_v on_o punctum_fw-la solis_fw-la and_o receive_v its_o light_n and_o life_n from_o it_o as_o all_o the_o star_n do_v take_v light_n and_o power_n from_o the_o sun_n so_o likewise_o their_o spirit_n 31._o the_o sun_n be_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o astrum_n and_o the_o earth_n the_o centre_n of_o the_o four_o element_n they_o be_v to_o one_o another_o as_o spirit_n and_o body_n or_o as_o man_n and_o wife_n albeit_o the_o astrum_n have_v another_o wife_n where_o it_o hatch_v its_o essence_n viz._n the_o moon_n which_o be_v the_o wife_n of_o all_o the_o star_n but_o especil_o of_o the_o sun_n i_o mean_v it_o in_o the_o essence_n of_o operation_n 32._o not_o that_o we_o mean_v that_o the_o astrum_n be_v whole_o arisen_a from_o the_o punctum_fw-la of_o sol_fw-la in_o that_o i_o call_v
desire_n and_o cast_v away_o the_o whores-image_n or_o bastard_n and_o overpower_n and_o allay_v the_o enkindle_v anger_n of_o god_n in_o this_o virginlike_a matrix_fw-la with_o the_o deep_a love_n of_o god_n and_o whole_o kill_v and_o away_o and_o and_o and_o or_o do_v away_o null_n the_o monster_n of_o the_o serpent_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o god_n say_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v bruise_v the_o serpent_n head_n 38._o understand_v it_o aright_o the_o virginlike_a seed_n of_o eve_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n shall_v do_v it_o in_o the_o name_n and_o sweet_a power_n of_o jesus_n the_o seed_n include_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n whereout_o the_o virgin-child_n be_v bear_v as_o the_o dew_n out_o of_o the_o morning_n that_o i_o say_v shall_v and_o must_v do_v it_o 39_o for_o the_o child_n which_o be_v from_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o man_n and_o woman_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o that_o which_o be_v borne_n of_o the_o virginlike_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o aim_n of_o the_o covenant_n out_o of_o the_o promise_a word_n of_o god_n the_o child_n of_o the_o man_n and_o woman_n be_v a_o monstrum_fw-la and_o must_v die_v and_o putrify_v and_o rot_v in_o the_o earth_n but_o the_o virginlike_a ens_fw-la which_o lie_v hide_v in_o this_o monstrum_fw-la be_v the_o true_a seed_n of_o which_o the_o child_n of_o christ_n be_v bear_v yea_o even_o in_o this_o life_n time_n for_o the_o life_n of_o this_o child_n be_v the_o true_a faith_n and_o great_a divine_a desire_n 40._o this_o virginlike_a child_n do_v live_v in_o christ_n child_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o flesh_n of_o christ_n in_o a_o spiritual_a body_n outward_o cover_v with_o the_o monstrum_fw-la in_o the_o child_n of_o the_o whore_n and_o serpent_n there_o be_v no_o man_n which_o do_v not_o outward_o carry_v on_o he_o the_o serpent_n child_n 41._o but_o the_o virgins-childe_n bear_v of_o the_o divine_a virginlike_a ens_fw-la of_o jesus_n do_v not_o live_v in_o all_o there_o be_v indeed_o in_o many_o a_o one_o a_o glimmer_a incentive_a thereunto_o viz._n a_o weak_a faith_n and_o godly_a and_o and_o and_o or_o godly_a divine_a desire_n but_o the_o true_a holy_a and_o precious_a life_n of_o the_o virginity_n be_v not_o bear_v it_o stand_v captivate_v in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n 42._o yet_o well_o for_o those_o who_o have_v but_o a_o incentive_a in_o they_o to_o those_o we_o give_v this_o direction_n that_o their_o soul_n desire_v shall_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n baptize_v christ_n christ_n christ_n dip_v plunge_v or_o baptize_v dive_v itself_o into_o the_o divine_a incentive_a and_o with_o the_o fire-desire_n enkindle_v that_o incentive_a and_o also_o forsake_v and_o hate_v the_o serpent_n monster_n and_o bastard_n and_o introduce_v their_o great_a hunger_n and_o thirst_n into_o the_o virginlike_a ens_fw-la into_o the_o word_n of_o god_n covenant_n and_o into_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o covenant_n viz._n into_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n and_o ever_o mortify_v and_o trample_v under_o foot_n the_o whore_n monster_n in_o the_o will_n of_o the_o desire_n as_o a_o venomous_a sting_a evil_a serpent_n a_o false_a bastard_n that_o can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o be_v only_o a_o hindrance_n to_o the_o virgin_n child_n 43._o for_o the_o word_n of_o the_o promise_n in_o the_o covenant_n will_v not_o incorporate_v itself_o into_o the_o man_n tincture_n viz._n in_o the_o souls-fire_n ens_fw-la but_o into_o the_o woman_n viz._n into_o the_o light_n tincture_n into_o the_o virginlike_a centre_n which_o shall_v have_v bring_v forth_o magical_o in_o adam_n even_o into_o the_o heavenly_a matrix_fw-la of_o the_o holy_a pregnatresse_fw-mi in_o which_o light_v tincture_n the_o fiery_a soul_n ens_fw-la be_v weak_a then_o in_o the_o man_n fire_n ens._n 44._o in_o this_o light_n ens_fw-la god_n will_v araise_v the_o fire_n ens_fw-la viz._n the_o true_a soul_n and_o as_o it_o be_v beget_v it_o anew_o as_o may_v be_v see_v in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o humanity_n who_o in_o this_o virginlike_a ens_fw-la do_v assume_v a_o manly_a fire-soul_n from_o the_o woman_n property_n from_o the_o female_a virginlike_a seed_n whole_o contrary_a to_o nature_n proper_a and_o peculiar_a ability_n for_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v a_o manlike_a virgin_n neither_o woman_n nor_o man_n 45._o and_o if_o a_o man_n will_v right_o consider_v both_o property_n according_a to_o the_o divine_a property_n then_o let_v he_o ascribe_v the_o male_a to_o god_n the_o father_n viz._n to_o the_o first_o principle_n where_o god_n word_n do_v manifest_v itself_o with_o the_o fireworld_n which_o be_v the_o first_o centre_n of_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o female_a let_v he_o ascribe_v to_o god_n the_o son_n viz._n to_o the_o second_o principle_n where_o the_o divine_a eternal_a word_n do_v manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o light_n of_o love_n and_o open_v another_o centre_n in_o the_o love-desire_n and_o come_v into_o the_o fires-centre_n in_o manner_n as_o the_o fire_n produce_v a_o light_n and_o the_o light_n be_v a_o great_a meekness_n of_o a_o oily_a watery_a and_o aery_a property_n which_o property_n the_o fire_n draw_v in_o again_o whence_o it_o receive_v its_o shine_a lustre_n and_o also_o its_o life_n to_o burn_v else_o it_o will_v smother_v and_o suffocate_v 46._o and_o as_o these_o three_o viz._n the_o fire_n light_n and_o air_n have_v one_o only_o original_a yet_o they_o give_v a_o very_a evident_a distinction_n in_o their_o property_n the_o like_a also_o we_o be_v here_o to_o mind_n into_o this_o property_n in_o the_o life_n of_o man_n soul_n the_o most_o sweet_a name_n jesus_n have_v incorporate_v itself_o in_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n as_o into_o the_o likeness_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o light_n centre_n of_o the_o heavenly_a matrix_fw-la viz._n in_o the_o right_n virginlike_a ens_fw-la inspire_v out_o of_o the_o light_n property_n into_o adam_n and_o have_v awake_v it_o myself_o in_o the_o same_o limus_fw-la as_o a_o true_a centre_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n viz._n of_o the_o angelical_a world_n a_o â—eall_a temple_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n a_o open_a and_o stir_v and_o and_o and_o or_o stir_v wide_a gate_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o the_o high_a beauty_n excellency_n and_o love_n wherein_o the_o holy_a angelical_a life_n consist_v and_o bear_v therein_o the_o name_n of_o the_o great_a holy_a god_n viz._n the_o holy_a word_n of_o the_o deity_n 47._o into_o this_o property_n the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v betrothe_v and_o espouse_v itself_o in_o the_o covenant_n for_o it_o be_v open_v out_o of_o the_o holy_a word_n in_o adam_n god_n will_v not_o forsake_v his_o holy_a manifest_a word_n which_o have_v introduce_v itself_o with_o the_o create_v of_o adam_n into_o a_o ens_fw-la which_o the_o devil_n obscure_v and_o darken_v in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la from_o the_o anger_n but_o will_v again_o open_v the_o same_o and_o thereby_o bruise_v the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o beget_v the_o humane_a soul_n out_o of_o this_o divine_a ens_fw-la to_o a_o manlike_a virgin_n viz._n to_o a_o angel_n servant_n and_o child_n of_o god_n 48._o we_o do_v not_o mean_v that_o this_o holy_a ens_fw-la do_v receive_v the_o serpent_n desire_v into_o itself_o when_o adam_n and_o eve_n become_v monstrous_a no_o but_o it_o disappear_v yet_o the_o soul_n according_a to_o the_o first_o principle_n take_v it_o into_o the_o fire_n property_n viz._n into_o the_o fiat_n and_o introduce_v the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la with_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o fiat_n into_o the_o earthly_a lincus_n whereupon_o out_o of_o the_o one_o only_a element_n four_o element_n be_v manifest_a in_o man_n 49._o therefore_o the_o virginlike_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o one_o only_a element_n must_v now_o bruise_v the_o head_n of_o the_o introduce_v serpent_n ens_fw-la in_o the_o four_o element_n and_o the_o man_n of_o the_o four_o element_n must_v die_v and_o putrify_v and_o the_o first_o man_n must_v return_v at_o the_o last_o day_n clothe_v with_o the_o virginlike_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o one_o only_a element_n wherein_o all_o thing_n lie_v in_o equal_a weight_n or_o perfect_a harmony_n 50._o for_o this_o virginlike_a ens_fw-la newborn_a in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n die_v not_o any_o more_o although_o the_o four_o element_n man_n viz._n the_o image_n of_o this_o world_n die_v but_o it_o live_v in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o shall_v in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a embrace_n and_o put_v on_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n day_n note_v what_o shall_v rise_v again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n vix_fw-la the_o three_o principle_n as_o a_o garment_n of_o the_o wonder-deed_n of_o god_n but_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la remain_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o shall_v be_v burn_v away_o at_o the_o last_o
too_o if_o the_o same_o be_v teach_v in_o christ_n spirit_n and_o power_n then_o it_o be_v so_o indeed_o 52._o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o child_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o any_o certain_a form_n that_o it_o need_v not_o or_o ought_v not_o to_o speak_v any_o thing_n which_o stand_v not_o in_o the_o apostolical_a letter_n as_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o apostle_n be_v free_a and_o they_o speak_v not_o all_o one_o and_o the_o same_o word_n but_o from_o one_o spirit_n and_o ground_n they_o do_v all_o speak_v every_o one_o as_o the_o spirit_n give_v he_o utterance_n even_o thus_o likewise_o the_o spirit_n speak_v yet_o out_o of_o its_o child_n it_o need_v no_o form_n aforehand_o compose_v and_o gather_v together_o out_o of_o the_o literal_a word_n it_o indeed_o do_v put_v man_n spirit_n in_o mind_n of_o what_o be_v comprehend_v and_o contain_v in_o the_o letter_n for_o christ_n say_v the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v take_v of_o i_o and_o declare_v it_o unto_o you_o 53._o christ_n be_v alone_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o teach_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n through_o his_o child_n and_o member_n the_o literal_a word_n be_v only_o a_o manuduction_n and_o manifestation_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o same_o before_o we_o as_o a_o testimony_n and_o witness_n of_o christ_n show_v what_o he_o be_v and_o what_o he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v conceive_v set_v and_o fasten_v our_o faith_n therein_o and_o yet_o with_o the_o desire_n enter_v into_o the_o live_a word_n christ_n and_o be_v ourselves_o bear_v to_o life_n therein_o 54._o none_o be_v a_o shepherd_n of_o christ_n but_o he_o that_o have_v christ_n spirit_n and_o teach_v from_o he_o no_o art_n nor_o university_n make_v one_o a_o shepherd_n of_o christ_n unless_o he_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o office_n in_o christ_n spirit_n if_o he_o have_v not_o that_o live_v and_o work_v in_o he_o than_o man_n have_v only_o choose_v he_o to_o be_v a_o carver_n and_o builder_n of_o the_o great_a babylon_n a_o letter_n changer_n a_fw-la verbal_a jangler_n and_o wrangler_n without_o divine_a understanding_n and_o knowledge_n for_o the_o scripture_n say_v the_o natural_a man_n perceive_v nothing_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n how_o will_v then_o he_o teach_v the_o way_n of_o god_n who_o himself_o understand_v nothing_o thereof_o 55._o and_o christ_n say_v he_o that_o enter_v not_o into_o the_o sheepfold_a by_o he_o viz._n by_o the_o door_n of_o his_o spirit_n but_o climb_v up_o some_o other_o way_n as_o by_o art_n and_o reason_n or_o by_o the_o favour_n of_o man_n into_o the_o same_o whosoever_o seat_v up_o himself_o not_o be_v call_v of_o god_n spirit_n to_o be_v a_o shepherd_n of_o christ_n for_o humane_a and_o temporal_a repute_n and_o revenue_n sake_n he_o be_v a_o thief_n and_o murderer_n and_o the_o sheep_n hear_v not_o his_o voice_n for_o he_o have_v not_o christ_n voice_n and_o come_v only_o that_o he_o may_v rob_v and_o steal_v 56._o but_o they_o say_v the_o write_a word_n be_v christ_n voice_n yea_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o cabinet_n thereof_o viz._n a_o form_n of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o voice_n must_v be_v live_v which_o open_v the_o same_o and_o likewise_o act_v it_o in_o due_a motion_n as_o a_o watch-worke_n the_o letter_n be_v as_o a_o instrument_n thereunto_o as_o a_o trumpet_n but_o there_o must_v be_v a_o true_a and_o right_a breath_n and_o air_n which_o agree_v with_o the_o air_n or_o tune_n in_o the_o letter_n 57_o the_o word_n of_o the_o letter_n be_v a_o prepare_a work_n prepare_a prepare_a prepare_a or_o work_n instrument_n what_o kind_n of_o trumpeter_n take_v it_o in_o hand_n to_o play_v thereon_o even_o such_o a_o sound_n it_o give_v be_v not_o i_o pray_v the_o great_a babel_n build_v out_o of_o this_o work_n every_o one_o have_v sound_v the_o trumpet_n of_o the_o letter_n as_o his_o own_o air_n and_o tone_n have_v be_v in_o he_o and_o so_o it_o have_v be_v approve_v and_o receive_v by_o each_o trumpeter_n and_o bring_v into_o a_o substance_n and_o this_o same_o substance_n be_v the_o great_a babylon_n where_o evil_a and_o good_a be_v build_v into_o a_o building_n 58._o but_o if_o man_n have_v not_o introduce_v any_o exposition_n upon_o the_o apostolical_a word_n and_o bring_v or_o contrive_v the_o same_o into_o other_o form_n than_o the_o instrument_n have_v remain_v pure_a but_o the_o un-illuminated_n mind_n have_v set_v itself_o up_o to_o be_v a_o master_n therein_o and_o bow_v the_o same_o according_a to_o its_o own_o imagination_n and_o well-liking_a for_o the_o humane_a pleasure_n have_v thereon_o set_v itself_o and_o form_v and_o expound_v the_o same_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o fat_a benefice_n for_o the_o belly_n sake_n and_o worldly_a pleasure_n and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n be_v extinct_a and_o it_o be_v turn_v to_o a_o antichristian_a order_n and_o custom_n man_n have_v take_v and_o form_v the_o word_n as_o a_o organ_n and_o so_o they_o have_v bring_v it_o into_o a_o fashion_n and_o custom_n that_o a_o man_n must_v play_v thereon_o and_o other_o must_v hear_v the_o sound_n and_o tune_n which_o he_o make_v and_o thus_o for_o the_o most_o part_n such_o organist_n be_v only_o use_v who_o strike_v the_o organ_n from_o without_o and_o make_v a_o fine_a contrive_v and_o compose_v piece_n which_o they_o willing_o and_o ready_o hear_v but_o the_o organ_n sound_v only_o as_o the_o master_n it_o master_n master_n master_n or_o play_v on_o it_o strike_v it_o 59_o but_o to_o this_o christ_n say_v every_o plant_n which_o my_o heavenly_a father_n have_v not_o plant_v shall_v be_v root_v up_o also_o whosoever_o be_v of_o god_n he_o hear_v god_n word_n christ_n say_v the_o son_n of_o man_n speak_v nothing_o but_o what_o he_o hear_v the_o father_n speak_v in_o he_o so_o likewise_o must_v a_o teacher_n of_o christ_n hear_v the_o father_n spirit_n in_o christ_n speak_v in_o he_o he_o must_v hear_v god_n word_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o he_o as_o david_n say_v i_o will_v hear_v what_o the_o lord_n speak_v in_o i_o he_o must_v be_v a_o temple_n of_o god_n in_o who_o god_n dwell_v and_o from_o who_o he_o speak_v be_v only_o a_o instrument_n thereto_o for_o christ_n say_v we_o will_v come_v to_o you_o and_o make_v our_o abide_v in_o you_o also_o i_o will_v put_v my_o word_n into_o your_o mouth_n say_v the_o prophet_n also_o the_o word_n be_v nigh_o thou_o namely_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o heart_n here_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n speak_v of_o the_o live_a word_n and_o not_o of_o a_o bell_n without_o a_o clapper_n 60._o this_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o child_n do_v teach_v and_o reprove_v the_o wooden_a clapper_n in_o the_o right_a bell_n which_o have_v hang_v itself_o up_o to_o be_v a_o clapper_n in_o the_o bell_n of_o the_o divine_a word_n and_o yet_o have_v no_o power_n to_o make_v the_o bell_n sound_n this_o cain_n in_o his_o offering_n can_v by_o no_o mean_n brook_v that_o one_o shall_v tell_v he_o his_o offering_n do_v not_o please_v god_n 61._o he_o set_v forth_o himself_o with_o very_o fair_a gloze_a and_o glister_a outside_n show_v and_o have_v make_v himself_o such_o a_o brave_a glorious_a form_n moreover_o he_o be_v choose_v of_o the_o high_a school_n and_o worldly_a might_n thereto_o and_o if_o a_o mean_a layman_n without_o humane_a call_n shall_v come_v thereinto_o as_o christ_n be_v account_v for_o a_o carpenter_n son_n and_o offer_v to_o reprove_v such_o a_o high_a priest_n in_o such_o great_a dignity_n honour_n and_o respect_n the_o same_o the_o world_n believe_v not_o that_o it_o be_v from_o god_n that_o he_o be_v send_v 62._o the_o great_a bear_n think_v present_o this_o be_v only_o a_o sheep_n which_o i_o will_v take_v into_o my_o mouth_n and_o devour_v he_o what_o shall_v a_o sheep_n reprove_v i_o who_o be_o a_o bear_n will_v a_o disesteem_v sheep_n nullify_v my_o reputation_n and_o esteem_n among_o man_n and_o dare_v to_o quetch_v at_o i_o i_o will_v soon_o rid_v he_o out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o so_o defile_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v know_v that_o he_o be_v a_o sincere_a and_o single-hearted_n lamb_n of_o christ_n and_o speak_v from_o christ_n spirit_n i_o will_v so_o wallow_v and_o mire_v he_o in_o the_o dirt_n disgrace_n and_o scorn_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v hold_v for_o a_o filthy_a beast_n or_o a_o very_a defile_a swine_n 63._o in_o the_o mean_a time_n i_o live_v in_o my_o delicious_a day_n of_o pleasure_n and_o remain_v lord_n over_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o if_o the_o sheepling_n shall_v offer_v to_o stir_v and_o show_v more_o than_o a_o sheepling_n of_o christ_n than_o i_o will_v help_v the_o butcher_n drive_v it_o to_o the_o slaughter-house_n 64._o
mother_n of_o the_o babylonicall_a whoredom_n be_v arisen_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o moses_n among_o the_o pharisee_n and_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n among_o the_o literalist_n the_o the_o the_o text_n the_o letter_n crieâ—_n or_o literalist_n verbal_a and_o titular_a christian_n who_o do_v all_o only_a boast_n and_o glorious_o set_v up_o themselves_o in_o the_o figure_n as_o a_o idol_n and_o appear_v as_o if_o they_o be_v the_o holy_a spiritual_a kingdom_n but_o the_o cherub_n carry_v forth_o the_o sound_n through_o their_o word_n as_o a_o consonant_n of_o the_o wrathful_a anger_n of_o god_n 23._o and_o therefore_o they_o must_v contend_v about_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n will_n for_o they_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a heavenly_a kingdom_n but_o only_o the_o voice_n out_o of_o the_o figure_n where_o evil_a and_o good_a be_v in_o contest_v they_o have_v and_o use_v the_o letter_n but_o as_o a_o empty_a unprofitable_a instrument_n as_o a_o figure_n of_o the_o spiritual_a form_n for_o thus_o also_o the_o spirit_n do_v represent_v it_o by_o the_o name_n jared_n as_o a_o mix_a kingdom_n upon_o the_o earth_n whereby_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a newborn_a child_n shall_v be_v exercise_v and_o prove_v 24._o and_o by_o this_o form_n it_o do_v signify_v and_o foretell_v how_o that_o the_o great_a part_n in_o this_o spiritual_a office_n will_v be_v take_v in_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o cherub_n and_o that_o their_o office_n will_v be_v cut_v off_o by_o the_o cherub_n from_o god_n holiness_n and_o give_v to_o the_o spiritual_a eternal_a kingdom_n of_o the_o anger_n 25._o for_o as_o lamech_v in_o cain_n line_n take_v two_o wife_n viz._n two_o will_n and_o confirm_v his_o kingdom_n therein_o and_o at_o last_o bring_v forth_o or_o pronounce_v the_o seventy_o and_o sevenfold_a racha_n proceed_v from_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n even_o from_o the_o seven_o property_n upon_o the_o murder_n of_o the_o freewill_n which_o will_v murder_v and_o slay_v his_o life_n in_o many_o even_o so_o likewise_o jared_n carry_v two_o will_n in_o his_o nature_n name_n viz._n one_o into_o god_n love_n and_o mercy_n in_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o other_o into_o the_o figure_n in_o which_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n arise_v up_o and_o carry_v the_o abominable_a idol_n the_o belly-god_n along_o with_o it_o which_o be_v here_o decipher_v and_o paint_v forth_o to_o the_o life_n 26._o and_o moses_n say_v further_a jared_n beget_v enoch_n here_o the_o great_a and_o wonderful_a gate_n do_v open_a for_o out_o of_o jared_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o wonder_n the_o prophet_n must_v arise_v for_o the_o prophet_n be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o kingdom_n he_o show_v what_o the_o kingdom_n be_v and_o how_o it_o be_v take_v and_o apprehend_v in_o the_o evil_n and_o good_a and_o what_o the_o issue_n and_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v also_o he_o declare_v and_o point_v out_o the_o time_n the_o the_o the_o or_o the_o middle_n viz._n what_o have_v be_v do_v and_o act_v by_o the_o turba_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o time_n mean_n how_o the_o turba_n have_v apprehend_v the_o life_n and_o denounce_v severe_a and_o earnest_a threaten_n concern_v god_n anger_n how_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o cherub_n will_v cut_v off_o the_o false_a man_n or_o prophet_n 27._o henoch_n signify_v in_o its_o own_o speech_n as_o much_o as_o a_o forth-breathed_n breath_n of_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la divine_a divine_a divine_a or_o lubet_fw-la good_a pleasure_n which_o have_v in_o the_o time_n thus_o behold_v itself_o with_o the_o out-breathing_a in_o a_o form_n which_o power_n of_o the_o forth-breathing_a do_v again_o draw_v the_o form_v breath_n into_o itself_o and_o do_v only_o give_v forth_o its_o sound_n as_o a_o voice_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o first_o it_o do_v point_n at_o a_o twigg_n spring_v from_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o internal_a priestly_a office_n out_o of_o the_o holy_a divine_a lubet_fw-la of_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n out_o of_o jehovah_n the_o spirit_n will_v comprehend_v the_o deep_a love_n in_o jehovah_n in_o one_o name_n and_o word_n which_o be_v call_v jesus_n but_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n it_o do_v thereby_o play_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o figure_n in_o the_o holy_a wisdom_n in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n as_o with_o a_o internal_a hide_a holy_a kingdom_n which_o he_o will_v manifest_v in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n 28._o second_o it_o signify_v the_o power_n of_o the_o form_a word_n viz._n the_o person_n or_o the_o body_n out_o of_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n viz._n of_o the_o heavenly_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n intimate_v that_o this_o body_n shall_v be_v take_v into_o the_o holy_a word_n and_o translate_v from_o this_o earthliness_n as_o the_o light_n do_v withdraw_v and_o swallow_v up_o the_o darkness_n even_o so_o likewise_o the_o good_a part_n of_o the_o true_a humanity_n in_o adam_n first_o image_n be_v image_n image_n image_n text_n shall_v or_o be_v to_o be_v shall_v be_v translate_v extract_v or_o draw_v forth_o by_o the_o word_n out_o of_o the_o earthliness_n and_o arise_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n which_o enoch_n translation_n from_o this_o world_n do_v point_n out_o and_o signify_v 29._o three_o it_o signify_v and_o point_v at_o the_o prophet_n viz._n the_o voice_n of_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la note_n note_n which_o do_v declare_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o also_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o wonder_n in_o their_o future_a transaction_n and_o juncture_n of_o time_n for_o the_o prophetical_a voice_n do_v manifest_v itself_o again_o out_o of_o the_o translation_n and_o do_v foretell_v and_o signify_v out_o of_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o spirit_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o most_o spiritual_a kingdom_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o humane_a angelical_a kingdom_n through_o the_o soul_n spirit_n and_o then_o also_o from_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o kingdom_n viz._n from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o wonder_n from_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o of_o the_o star_n i_o say_v it_o do_v set_v forth_o both_o from_o the_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a kingdom_n how_o the_o outward_a kingdom_n of_o man_n shall_v afterward_o arise_v in_o this_o worlds-being_a and_o what_o shall_v happen_v and_o come_v to_o pass_v therein_o this_o the_o inward_a holy_a omniscient_a spirit_n do_v signify_v by_o signify_v signify_v signify_v or_o by_o through_o the_o outward_a viz._n through_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o pregnatresse_fw-mi or_o mother_n of_o the_o outward_a being_n viz._n through_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n for_o the_o inward_a spirit_n do_v view_v itself_o through_o the_o form_a wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o do_v contemplate_v and_o behold_v itself_o in_o the_o form_a spirit_n of_o the_o wonder_n this_o the_o name_n enoch_n signify_v unto_o we_o 30._o now_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n do_v further_o demonstrate_v and_o say_v enoch_n be_v 65._o year_n old_a and_o he_o beget_v methusalah_n and_o after_o that_o he_o beget_v he_o he_o continue_v in_o a_o divine_a life_n three_o hundred_o year_n and_o beget_v son_n and_o daughter_n etc._n gen._n 5.21_o etc._n etc._n so_o that_o the_o whole_a age_n of_o enoch_n be_v three_o hundred_o sixty_o and_o nine_o year_n and_o be_v he_o lead_v a_o divine_a life_n god_n take_v he_o away_o and_o he_o be_v no_o more_o see_v here_o the_o veil_n hang_v right_a before_o the_o face_n of_o moses_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o unworthiness_n of_o man_n and_o the_o spirit_n signify_v very_o clear_o in_o moses_n if_o we_o have_v but_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n open_a when_o these_o mystery_n shall_v be_v manifest_v or_o fulfil_v 31._o but_o see_v the_o most_o high_a have_v free_o grant_v we_o by_o his_o counsel_n to_o understand_v this_o we_o will_v so_o far_o as_o we_o ought_v we_o we_o we_o as_o we_o ought_v dare_v somewhat_o unfold_v these_o mystery_n to_o our_o school-fellowe_n and_o show_v the_o precious_a pearl_n unto_o the_o child_n and_o yet_o with_o all_o suffer_v a_o bolt_n to_o lie_v before_o our_o description_n that_o the_o false_a heart_n shall_v not_o enter_v into_o it_o but_o we_o shall_v be_v sufficient_o and_o fundamental_o intelligeable_a unto_o those_o that_o be_v we_o 32._o moses_n point_v in_o each_o degree_n in_o the_o line_n only_o upon_o one_o person_n which_o he_o also_o set_v into_o the_o line_n through_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o wonder_n go_v afterward_o say_v moses_n and_o he_o yet_o live_v such_o long_o such_o such_o such_o or_o so_o long_o a_o time_n and_o beget_v son_n and_o daughter_n of_o which_o he_o say_v nothing_o any_o further_o thereby_o he_o will_v intimate_v and_o signify_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o wonder_n of_o god_n in_o each_o
sixth_o time_n the_o outward_a jared_n fall_v and_o with_o he_o that_o same_o outward_a building_n viz._n the_o city_n babel_n this_o figure_n be_v thus_o deliniated_a in_o the_o author_n manuscript_n and_o so_o receive_v by_o abr_n von_fw-mi somervelt_n 45._o the_o seven_o time_n begin_v with_o soul_n with_o with_o with_o read_v the_o 35._o quest_n of_o the_o 40_o quest._n of_o the_o soul_n enoch_n viz._n with_o the_o prophetical_a mouth_n who_o declare_v the_o secret_a wonder_n of_o god_n under_o all_o the_o six_o time_n lay_v open_o what_o shall_v be_v and_n have_v be_v do_v and_o bring_v itself_o all_o along_o quite_o from_o under_o the_o veil_n of_o noah_n abraham_n and_o moses_n even_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n where_o this_o same_o prophetical_a spirit_n be_v spirit_n spirit_n spirit_n or_o have_v be_v be_v translate_v in_o christ_n spirit_n till_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sixth_o time_n then_o he_o manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o number_n of_o the_o triple_a crosse._n when_o the_o triple_a cross_n do_v manifest_v itself_o then_o stand_v the_o right_a triple_a crown_n upon_o the_o cross_n and_o even_o then_o the_o enochian_a prophet_n mouth_n do_v express_v and_o speak_v forth_o the_o great_a wonder_n of_o the_o triple_a cross_n that_o be_v he_o speak_v no_o more_o magical_o viz._n in_o type_n and_o parable_n but_o show_v the_o holy_a trinity_n in_o the_o figure_n viz._n the_o form_v word_n of_o god_n in_o all_o visible_a thing_n and_o reveal_v all_o mystery_n within_o and_o without_o 46._o and_o even_o then_o be_v the_o time_n when_o enoch_n and_o the_o child_n under_o his_o voice_n do_v lead_v a_o divine_a life_n of_o which_o the_o first_o life_n of_o enoch_n be_v a_o type_n and_o then_o there_o be_v a_o bless_a and_o golden_a year_n till_o enoch_n last_o translation_n come_v and_o then_o the_o turba_n be_v bear_v which_o when_o it_o shall_v enkindle_v its_o fire_n the_o floar_n shall_v be_v purge_v for_o it_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o time_n 47._o enoch_n beget_v methusalah_n who_o be_v the_o man_n of_o the_o long_a age_n and_o be_v translate_v three_o hundred_o year_n after_o this_o intimate_v and_o declare_v that_o the_o spirit_n which_o in_o enoch_n do_v bring_v forth_o a_o twig_n viz._n methusalah_n who_o attain_v the_o high_a age_n shall_v rule_v in_o the_o last_o and_o high_a age_n of_o the_o world_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n hide_v itself_o before_o that_o time_n and_o remain_v as_o it_o be_v translate_v as_o enoch_n be_v translate_v and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v 48._o his_o translation_n be_v not_o a_o die_a or_o a_o put_n off_o of_o nature_n and_o creature_n but_o he_o go_v into_o the_o mystery_n betwixt_o the_o spiritual_a and_o outward_a world_n viz._n into_o paradise_n and_o be_v the_o prophetical_a root_n out_o of_o the_o stem_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n out_o of_o which_o spirit_n afterward_o the_o prophetical_a mouth_n speak_v 49._o this_o spirit_n be_v translate_v in_o christ_n live_v voice_n when_o it_o speak_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o must_v be_v silent_a till_o the_o voice_n of_o jared_n iâ—_n finish_v than_o he_o proceed_v forth_o again_o from_o his_o first_o root_n through_o all_o voice_n viz._n through_o the_o voice_n of_o noah_n who_o denounce_v the_o deluge_n of_o anger_n to_o come_v upon_o babel_n and_o through_o the_o stock_n of_o noah_n and_o the_o whole_a forth-spreading_a propagation_n of_o his_o tree_n through_o all_o the_o line_n viz_o through_o the_o sems-line_n the_o the_o the_o through_o ham_n japhet_n and_o sems-line_n heathenish_a japheticall_a and_o semâ—â—_n line_n and_o through_o abraham_n and_o nimrods_n child_n in_o babel_n through_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n and_o last_o through_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o manifest_a word_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o reveal_v the_o whole_a mystery_n of_o the_o tree_n of_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a 50._o for_o through_o his_o voice_n all_o the_o forementioned_a voice_n of_o the_o wonderful_a line_n whence_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n have_v have_v their_o rise_n shall_v be_v change_v into_o one_o voice_n and_o knowledge_n and_o transplant_v into_o one_o kingdom_n viz._n into_o the_o first_o tree_n of_o adam_n which_o be_v no_o long_o call_v adam_n but_o christ_n in_o adam_n all_o nation_n tongue_n and_o speech_n hear_v this_o voice_n for_o it_o be_v the_o first_o word_n whence_o the_o life_n of_o mankind_n proceed_v for_o all_o wonder_n do_v join_v again_o together_o in_o the_o word_n into_o one_o body_n and_o that_o body_n be_v the_o form_v divine_a word_n which_o at_o first_o with_o adam_n do_v introduce_v itself_o into_o one_o only_a stem_n and_o through_o he_o into_o a_o tree_n of_o manifold_a bough_n branch_n and_o fruit_n to_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o power_n colour_n and_o virtue_n according_a to_o evil_n and_o good_a 51._o this_o high_a tree_n do_v disclose_v and_o clear_o open_v itself_o what_o it_o have_v be_v in_o time_n and_o what_o it_o shall_v be_v eternal_o and_o in_o its_o opening·_n its_o its_o its_o disclosure_n or_o opening·_n manifestation_n moses_n put_v away_o his_o veil_n and_o christ_n his_o parable_n in_o his_o doctrine_n and_o then_o the_o prophetical_a mouth_n of_o this_o tree_n of_o wonder_n do_v express_v in_o divine_a power_n all_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o tree_n whereby_o babel_n take_v her_o end_n and_o this_o be_v a_o wonder_n and_o in_o this_o same_o wonder_n all_o number_n and_o name_n be_v make_v manifest_a and_o this_o no_o man_n can_v hinder_v 52._o for_o that_o which_o be_v lose_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n shall_v be_v again_o find_v and_o the_o *_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n shall_v be_v find_v again_o in_o the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o creation_n and_o in_o the_o creation_n shall_v be_v find_v and_o know_v the_o be_v of_o all_o being_n and_o in_o the_o be_v of_o all_o being_n the_o eternal_a understanding_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n even_o than_o the_o contention_n about_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n his_o be_v and_o will_v do_v cease_v when_o the_o branch_n shall_v know_v that_o they_o stand_v in_o the_o tree_n they_o will_v never_o say_v that_o they_o be_v peculiar_a and_o singular_a tree_n but_o they_o will_v rejoice_v in_o their_o stem_n and_o they_o will_v see_v that_o they_o be_v altogether_o bough_n and_o branch_n of_o one_o tree_n and_o that_o they_o do_v all_o receive_v power_n and_o life_n from_o one_o only_a stem_n 53._o and_o here_o moses_n shall_v keep_v sheep_n and_o every_o sheep_n eat_v his_o own_o pasture_n therefore_o observe_v it_o when_o this_o approach_v near_o to_o be_v fulfil_v than_o noah_n denounce_v the_o deluge_n and_o elias_n bring_v the_o flame_a sword_n upon_o the_o false_a israel_n and_o the_o turba_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o wrath_n devour_v the_o wild_a tree_n with_o its_o fruit_n and_o branch_n let_v this_o be_v tell_v thou_o babel_n 54._o for_o as_o concern_v enoch_n divine_a time_n our_o speech_n be_v take_v from_o we_o see_v babel_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o it_o and_o also_o shall_v not_o see_v it_o and_o likewise_o we_o must_v be_v silent_a concern_v the_o discovery_n of_o the_o time_n of_o the_o ancient_n who_o number_n shall_v stand_v open_a in_o the_o rose_n of_o the_o lilly_n chap._n xxxi_o of_o enoch_n wonderful_a line_n moses_n write_v enoch_n beget_v methusalah_n 21_o gen._n v._n 21_o this_o name_n signify_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n as_o much_o as_o a_o out-going_a a_o a_o a_o or_o out-going_a forth-proceeding_a voice_n which_o intimate_v and_o denote_v the_o spirit_n of_o enoch_n which_o voice_n do_v comprehend_v do_v do_v do_v frame_n or_o comprehend_v form_v itself_o into_o a_o body_n viz._n into_o nature_n and_o go_v forth_o in_o strong_a may_v through_o the_o word_n and_o when_o the_o conceive_a or_o form_v word_n be_v proceed_v forth_o it_o do_v then_o contemplate_v itself_o for_o the_o syllable_n sa_n be_v a_o fiery_a glimpse_n of_o light_n and_o the_o syllable_n lah_o be_v the_o forth-proceeded_n word_n which_o behold_v the_o property_n of_o what_o kind_n of_o ens_fw-la it_o be_v wherein_o the_o word_n have_v form_v or_o comprehend_v itself_o the_o divine_a sound_n behold_v itself_o in_o the_o humane_a ens_fw-la and_o word_n contemplate_v how_o the_o freewill_n proceed_v from_o the_o humane_a ens_fw-la have_v introduce_v the_o divine_a voice_n or_o breath_n into_o a_o form_n of_o the_o spirit_n 2._o now_o say_v moses_n and_o methusalah_n beget_v lamech_v the_o spirit_n do_v now_o put_v itself_o forth_o by_o methusalah_n even_o out_o of_o the_o ens_fw-la into_o another_o twig_n and_o call_v it_o lamech_v viz._n a_o contemplation_n and_o behold_v of_o the_o great_a affliction_n and_o wound_n that_o the_o humane_a
ens_fw-la be_v corrupt_v for_o like_a as_o lamech_v in_o cain_n line_n do_v express_v the_o wound_n of_o corruption_n and_o misery_n that_o be_v break_v in_o upon_o mankind_n and_o speak_v of_o a_o seventy-and-seven-fold_n racha_n upon_o the_o freewill_n which_o do_v corrupt_v the_o life_n even_o so_o here_o the_o divine_a spirit_n say_v the_o humane_a ens_fw-la be_v lamech_v that_o be_v the_o wound_n be_v too_o great_a it_o prevail_v although_o the_o strong_a and_o mighty_a breath_n of_o god_n in_o methusalah_n proceed_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o prophetical_a voice_n yet_o the_o ens_fw-la in_o propagation_n do_v form_v itself_o in_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o lamech_v that_o be_v in_o two_o will_n as_o moses_n say_v the_o first_o lamech_v in_o cain_n line_n take_v two_o wife_n viz._n adah_n and_o zillah_n even_o so_o here_o likewise_o it_o will_v not_o be_v otherwise_o 28._o vers._n 28._o 3._o now_o moses_n say_v and_o lamech_v beget_v noah_n with_o this_o name_n the_o spirit_n go_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o wound_n of_o lamech_v into_o the_o end_n of_o time_n and_o bring_v the_o end_n into_o the_o beginning_n for_o noah_n signify_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n end_v and_o beginning_n now_o the_o spirit_n find_v in_o the_o end_n the_o holy_a word_n which_o have_v espouse_v and_o incorporate_v itself_o in_o the_o covenant_n 29._o vers._n 29._o and_o say_v this_o same_o shall_v comfort_v we_o in_o our_o labour_n and_o toil_n upon_o the_o earth_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v curse_v 4._o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o man_n must_v come_v out_o of_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_n for_o in_o the_o beginning_n be_v and_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o in_o the_o end_n be_v also_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o comfort_n of_o all_o thing_n that_o the_o creature_n shall_v be_v deliver_v from_o the_o vanity_n whereunto_o the_o spirit_n look_v and_o say_v this_o same_o where_o he_o mean_v the_o word_n which_o will_v manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o humanity_n shall_v comfort_v we_o in_o our_o labour_n upon_o the_o earth_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v curse_v for_o noah_n can_v not_o comfort_v man_n for_o he_o preach_v to_o they_o the_o rebuke_n punishment_n and_o perdition_n but_o he_o that_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_n he_o comfort_v mankind_n in_o their_o labour_n and_o toil_n upon_o the_o earth_n which_o they_o have_v in_o the_o curse_n and_o anger_n of_o god_n 5._o in_o this_o name_n noah_n the_o spirit_n in_o lamech_v look_v forward_o into_o the_o end_n and_o backward_o into_o the_o beginning_n and_o conceive_v itself_o in_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_n into_o a_o form_n and_o call_v the_o same_o noah_n that_o be_v a_o ark_n of_o the_o wonder_n which_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_n and_o in_o the_o whole_a time_n and_o display_v or_o put_v forth_o this_o same_o spirit_n of_o the_o whole_a form_n through_o noah_n into_o three_o branch_n which_o go_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o tree_n of_o wonder_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o prophetical_a ens_fw-la of_o enoch_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n and_o thereof_o moses_n say_v and_o noah_n beget_v sem_fw-mi ham_n and_o japhet_n these_o be_v the_o three_o twigg_n of_o the_o second_o monarchy_n under_o which_o most_o excellent_a mystery_n be_v give_v we_o to_o be_v understand_v 6._o sem_fw-mi signify_v a_o out-breathing_a divine_a lubet_fw-la or_o desire_n out_o of_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n out_o of_o the_o life_n of_o man_n and_o a_o comprehension_n of_o the_o lubet_fw-la viz._n a_o type_n of_o that_o which_o secret_o pass_v forth_o afterward_o under_o the_o lubet_fw-la it_o point_v at_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n the_o type_n of_o which_o be_v sem_fw-mi viz._n a_o representation_n or_o express_v form_n in_o the_o same_o lubet_fw-la in_o which_o lubet_fw-la also_o the_o covenant_n be_v make_v with_o abraham_n concern_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n wherein_o the_o blessing_n shall_v appear_v 7._o the_o other_o branch_n or_o twigg_n the_o spirit_n call_v ham_n which_o signify_v a_o strong_a breathe_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n and_o a_o gross_a amasment_n or_o compaction_n into_o a_o flesh_n which_o denote_v the_o earthly_a natural_a fleshly_a man_n which_o hold_v sem_fw-mi captive_a in_o itself_o understand_v by_o sem_fw-mi the_o inward_a man_n which_o shall_v resurrection_n shall_v shall_v shall_v note_n concern_v the_o resurrection_n arise_v from_o death_n out_o of_o the_o earth_n understand_v the_o man_n proceed_v from_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o good_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v in_o sem_fw-mi lubet_fw-la sem_fw-mi sem_fw-mi sem_fw-mi or_o take_v into_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la form_v according_a to_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la 8._o we_o do_v not_o hereby_o understand_v the_o total_o spiritual_a man_n which_o be_v only_o as_o a_o spirit_n but_o that_o man_n which_o be_v from_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o good_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o lie_v captive_a in_o ham_n that_o be_v in_o the_o gross_a bestial_a flesh_n and_o be_v as_o dead_a without_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la which_o the_o spiritual_a christus_fw-la viz_o the_o total_o spiritual_a man_n shall_v put_v on_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o day_n in_o noah_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_n this_o inward_a hide_a man_n his_o gross_a earthly_a brother_n ham_n viz._n the_o gross_a earthly_a flesh_n which_o be_v nothing_o worth_a john_n 6._o do_v devour_v and_o swallow_v up_o 9_o and_o from_o the_o lubet_fw-la of_o sem_fw-mi spring_v forth_o the_o three_o branch_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n where_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la do_v behold_v itself_o through_o nature_n and_o this_o the_o spirit_n call_v japhet_n which_o be_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n a_o appendix_n of_o sem_fw-mi a_o birth_n out_o of_o cain_n line_n of_o wonder_n where_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la do_v bring_v itself_o through_o nature_n into_o a_o form_n of_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n with_o sem_fw-mi it_o introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o contemplation_n of_o the_o spiritual_a wonder_n in_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o in_o japhet_n into_o a_o natural_a wonder_n viz._n into_o the_o septenary_n of_o the_o eternal_a and_o temporal_a nature_n understand_v into_o a_o form_n of_o the_o seven_o fold_v sphere_n fold_v fold_v fold_v orb_n or_o sphere_n wheel_n or_o life_n form_n in_o which_o wheel_n which_o which_o which_o or_o life_n wheel_n vital_a sphere_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n appear_v as_o a_o glorious_a glee_n or_o gleam_n of_o the_o wonder_n 10._o sem_fw-mi be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o light-world_n and_o japhet_n be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o fire-world_n where_o the_o light_n do_v through-shine_a japhet_n a_o type_n or_o image_n of_o the_o father_n and_o sem_fw-mi a_o type_n of_o the_o son_n but_o ham_n be_v a_o image_n and_o type_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n 11._o for_o the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n stand_v in_o the_o three_o brethren_n and_o clear_o point_v out_o the_o second_o monarchy_n even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o withal_o show_v what_o kind_n of_o man_n will_v thenceforward_a possess_v the_o world_n viz_o a_o spiritual_a world_n and_o a_o natural_a world_n of_o wonder_n and_o a_o bestial_a world_n of_o folly_n these_o be_v the_o three_o sort_n of_o man_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o stock_n and_o family_n of_o sem_fw-mi come_v israel_n and_o out_o of_o japhet_n the_o gentile_n who_o govern_v themselves_o in_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n but_o seem_v generation_n be_v discipline_v in_o the_o covenant_n and_o word_n of_o god_n but_o ham_n both_o in_o sem_fw-mi and_z japhet_n he_o rule_v himself_o in_o the_o bestial_a brutish_a property_n against_o who_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n be_v pronounce_v through_o the_o spirit_n in_o his_o father_n noah_n for_o christ_n say_v that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 12._o and_o moses_n speak_v now_o further_o thus_o etc._n gen._n vi_fw-la 1_o etc._n etc._n but_o when_o man_n begin_v to_o multiply_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o daughter_n be_v bear_v unto_o they_o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v the_o daughter_n of_o man_n that_o they_o be_v fair_a and_o take_v unto_o they_o wife_n as_o they_o please_v then_o say_v the_o lord_n man_n will_v not_o suffer_v my_o spirit_n any_o more_o to_o reprove_v they_o for_o they_o be_v flesh_n yet_o i_o will_v make_v their_o respite_n their_o their_o their_o i_o will_v yet_o give_v they_o 120_o year_n respite_n day_n a_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o year_n here_o moses_n have_v again_o the_o veil_n before_o his_o eye_n for_o he_o say_v that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n look_v upon_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o man_n and_o take_v unto_o they_o
spirit_n do_v continue_v and_o then_o the_o turba_n in_o all_o flesh_n shall_v perish_v or_o be_v throw_v down_o for_o this_o sorrow_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o the_o word_n in_o the_o covenant_n do_v grieve_v at_o the_o misery_n and_o vanity_n of_o man_n and_o will_v comfort_v mankind_n by_o the_o covenant_n through_o noah_n which_o comfort_n do_v first_o open_v itself_o in_o abraham_n viz._n in_o enos_n his_o manifestation_n 24._o for_o the_o comfort_n go_v forth_o in_o the_o love_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o open_v itself_o with_o its_o branch_n at_o its_o right_n limit_v or_o juncture_n of_o time_n for_o god_n have_v confine_v all_o thing_n into_o a_o certain_a limit_n when_o every_o thing_n shall_v come_v to_o pass_v and_o from_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o move_a word_n in_o the_o covenant_n proceed_v forth_o the_o judgement_n that_o the_o old_a adamicall_a man_n with_o all_o his_o desire_n concupiscence_n and_o lust_n shall_v in_o the_o covenant_n when_o the_o same_o shall_v open_v itself_o in_o the_o flesh_n be_v drown_v and_o mortify_v in_o the_o same_o new_a humanity_n of_o christ_n and_o out_o of_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o covenant_n a_o new_a humane_a spirit_n and_o will_v shall_v arise_v which_o shall_v live_v in_o righteousness_n and_o purity_n of_o which_o the_o deluge_n be_v a_o type_n 25._o for_o the_o grief_n or_o repentance_n come_v out_o of_o the_o covenant_n upon_o the_o form_a word_n in_o the_o life_n and_o therefore_o see_v the_o same_o word_n repent_v of_o the_o vanity_n thereupon_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o creature_n must_v be_v drown_v for_o the_o will_n in_o the_o covenant_n go_v forth_o from_o the_o vanity_n and_o grieve_v the_o life_n of_o god_n and_o move_v the_o matrix_fw-la of_o nature_n in_o the_o water_n birth_n and_o drown_v the_o fiery_a wrath_n in_o the_o fire_n nature_n 26._o but_o the_o spirit_n in_o noah_n do_v especial_o complain_v here_o against_o man_n for_o their_o sodomitical_a bestial_a concupiscence_n and_o filthy_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n viz._n against_o unchastity_n and_o unclean_a lascivious_a wantonness_n and_o also_o against_o the_o high_a oppressor_n and_o tyrant_n who_o put_v forth_o and_o advance_v themselves_o in_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o will_v rule_v and_o domineer_v and_o no_o long_o suffer_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o rule_v in_o they_o and_o reprove_v they_o that_o they_o have_v intrude_v themselves_o to_o compel_v and_o tyrannize_v over_o one_o another_z without_o command_n all_o this_o be_v a_o abomination_n before_o god_n and_o it_o grieve_v the_o spirit_n in_o the_o form_a word_n that_o it_o have_v bring_v forth_o such_o evil_a beast_n and_o will_v no_o long_o endure_v they_o 27._o even_o this_o same_o prophetical_a spirit_n who_o root_n do_v open_a and_o display_v itself_o in_o enoch_n which_o also_o by_o enoch_n do_v propagate_v and_o put_v forth_o its_o line_n with_o its_o branch_n which_o also_o by_o noah_n do_v grieve_v at_o the_o wickedness_n and_o iniquity_n of_o mankind_n and_o drown_v they_o with_o the_o deluge_n even_o this_o be_v he_o which_o now_o also_o do_v grieve_v at_o the_o great_a sin_n and_o vanity_n of_o man_n for_o his_o mouth_n be_v at_o present_a open_v he_o have_v be_v translate_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n now_o this_o word_n which_o become_v man_n do_v repent_v at_o the_o vanity_n and_o wickedness_n of_o man_n that_o its_o child_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n will_v not_o they_o not_o not_o not_o suffer_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n to_o draw_v they_o give_v willing_a obedience_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n therefore_o this_o prophetical_a mouth_n do_v now_o disclose_v and_o put_v forth_o itself_o for_o it_o be_v the_o time_n of_o its_o manifestation_n and_o proclaim_v the_o great_a deluge_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o the_o flame_v sword_n of_o elias_n who_o also_o be_v translate_v into_o the_o mystery_n for_o he_o must_v draw_v forth_o his_o sword_n in_o the_o turba_n 28._o let_v this_o be_v tell_v thou_o babel_n he_o complain_v mighty_o against_o thy_o bestial_a unchastity_n and_o tyranny_n against_o thy_o own_o usurp_a power_n force_n and_o violence_n wherewith_o thou_o be_v proud_a and_o wanton_a and_o have_v thereby_o set_v up_o thyself_o in_o god_n government_n he_o will_v drown_v thou_o with_o thy_o tyranny_n and_o bestial_a wantonness_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o anger_n see_v thou_o will_v not_o repent_v thou_o of_o thy_o vanity_n therefore_o he_o repent_v through_o thou_o with_o the_o turba_n and_o will_v drown_v thy_o turba_n that_o so_o his_o repent_v may_v be_v make_v manifest_a in_o his_o child_n and_o also_o his_o refresh_a comfort_n and_o consolation_n may_v be_v manifest_v out_o of_o his_o repentance_n 29._o for_o without_o god_n repent_v there_o be_v no_o true_a sorrow_n or_o repentance_n for_o the_o vanity_n for_o the_o natural_a spirit_n desire_v not_o to_o repent_v yea_o if_o it_o can_v be_v more_o wrathful_a malicious_a evil_n and_o vain_a it_o will_v please_v love_n and_o delight_v itself_o therein_o for_o it_o be_v nature_n spirit_n strength_n and_o may_v but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o creation_n do_v impress_n and_o give_v itself_o into_o the_o humane_a ens_fw-la for_o a_o sovereign_n powerful_a and_o holy_a life_n the_o same_o incorporate_a engraft_a word_n of_o life_n if_o it_o be_v stir_v and_o move_v do_v repent_v and_o grieve_v that_o it_o have_v such_o a_o evil_a beast_n in_o nature_n on_o it_o that_o say_v it_o repent_v i_o that_o i_o have_v create_v the_o evil_a beast_n in_o nature_n 30._o but_o this_o sorrow_n be_v not_o a_o sorrow_n to_o annihilation_n as_o if_o he_o will_v have_v no_o more_o to_o do_v with_o the_o creature_n but_o it_o be_v a_o sorrow_n which_o sad_v and_o move_v god_n heart_n viz._n the_o holy_a divine_a word_n and_o set_v the_o natural_a spirit_n a_o time_n for_o to_o repent_v that_o so_o it_o may_v enter_v into_o divine_a sorrow_n but_o if_o it_o do_v not_o than_o he_o will_v drown_v the_o natural_a spirit_n in_o its_o evil_n will_v and_o way_n as_o come_v to_o pass_v in_o the_o deluge_n 31._o god_n say_v the_o earth_n be_v corrupt_a and_o full_a of_o perverseness_n 11._o vers._n 11._o and_o the_o end_n of_o all_o flesh_n be_v come_v before_o i_o i_o will_v destroy_v they_o here_o be_v again_o a_o great_a mystery_n in_o that_o god_n say_v the_o earth_n be_v corrupt_v before_o he_o that_o all_o flesh_n have_v corrupt_v its_o way_n and_o that_o the_o earth_n be_v fill_v with_o violence_n with_o with_o with_o violence_n perverseness_n through_o they_o and_z lo_o he_o will_v destroy_v they_o the_o earth_n be_v afore_o with_o cain_n accurse_v according_a to_o the_o vanitie_n property_n but_o now_o he_o say_v also_o in_o this_o place_n all_o flesh_n have_v corrupt_v its_o way_n the_o end_n of_o all_o flesh_n be_v come_v before_o i_o this_o be_v not_o so_o mean_a and_o slight_a a_o thing_n as_o one_o will_v look_v on_o it_o to_o be_v for_o the_o spirit_n complain_v against_o all_o flesh_n that_o all_o thing_n be_v become_v vain_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o full_a of_o perverseness_n 32._o now_o say_v reason_n a_o beast_n do_v not_o sin_n it_o do_v according_a to_o its_o nature_n property_n how_o can_v any_o perverseness_n be_v attribute_v to_o it_o so_o far_o do_v reason_n go_v and_o further_o it_o know_v not_o also_o it_o understand_v nothing_o of_o the_o divine_a mystery_n it_o understand_v nothing_o of_o the_o form_a word_n that_o have_v form_v itself_o through_o the_o nature_n of_o time_n it_o say_v only_a god_n have_v create_v and_o make_v and_o consider_v not_o that_o all_o thing_n be_v create_v in_o the_o word_n that_o the_o word_n have_v introduce_v and_o compact_a itself_o into_o a_o ens_fw-la also_o it_o will_v know_v nothing_o of_o the_o eternal_a spiritual_a nature_n of_o divine_a manifestation_n it_o understand_v nothing_o of_o the_o ground_n or_o original_a of_o the_o outward_a visible_a world_n with_o its_o creature_n when_o it_o say_v god_n have_v make_v all_o thing_n out_o of_o nothing_o than_o it_o mean_v that_o he_o have_v so_o speak_v it_o forth_o and_o yet_o it_o be_v whole_o blind_a and_o senseless_a in_o it_o it_o look_v only_o upon_o the_o outward_a colour_n and_o know_v not_o from_o whence_o it_o take_v its_o original_a thus_o it_o be_v only_o learn_v in_o the_o external_a colour_n and_o prate_v of_o the_o paint_a work_n of_o the_o outside_n and_o shell_n and_o concern_v the_o ens_fw-la whence_o the_o colour_n arise_v it_o be_v dumb_a and_o senseless_a 33._o the_o spirit_n complain_v against_o all_o flesh_n upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n even_o fire_n even_o even_o even_o text_n live_v in_o the_o air_n and_o fire_n whatsoever_o have_v breath_n and_o sense_n the_o outward_a nature_n have_v corrupt_v itself_o in_o every_o kind_n of_o
be_v the_o inward_a kingdom_n of_o the_o inward_a eternal_a nature_n must_v help_v for_o the_o soul_n be_v of_o the_o father_n property_n and_o this_o japhet_n do_v typify_v and_o the_o soul_n spirit_n viz._n the_o fair_a image_n of_o god_n in_o the_o light_n which_o do_v vanish_v or_o disappear_v in_o adam_n and_o stand_v image_n stand_v stand_v stand_v or_o in_o the_o image_n typical_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o which_o sem_fw-mi be_v the_o figure_n do_v point_n out_o unto_o we_o the_o son_n property_n who_o shall_v open_v the_o covenant_n thus_o also_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o the_o father_n in_o his_o will_n who_o free_o give_v we_o the_o son_n take_v on_o one_o part_n the_o garment_n of_o our_o sin_n cover_v and_o this_o be_v typify_v by_o japhet_n and_o the_o son_n on_o the_o other_o part_n who_o cover_v our_o shame_n with_o the_o father_n will_n and_o this_o sem_fw-mi be_v a_o figure_n of_o 25._o for_o if_o christ_n shall_v lay_v the_o cover_v garment_n upon_o our_o shame_n than_o the_o soul_n must_v help_v that_o be_v it_o must_v give_v up_o and_o resign_v its_o will_n whole_o thereinto_o and_o go_v backward_o with_o its_o will_n towards_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o father_n and_o not_o any_o long_a parley_n with_o itself_o in_o its_o own_o will_n and_o knowledge_n how_o it_o go_v or_o will_v go_v but_o so_o it_o must_v take_v the_o garment_n in_o true_a repentance_n upon_o its_o shoulder_n and_o leave_v the_o other_o part_n upon_o the_o shoulder_n of_o sem_fw-mi viz._n unto_o the_o true_a image_n of_o god_n of_o of_o of_o or_o god_n christ_n which_o be_v the_o precious_a noble_a sophia_n 26._o both_o these_o take_v the_o heavenly_a garment_n and_o go_v backward_o to_o the_o father_n and_o though_o they_o can_v see_v how_o they_o go_v yet_o they_o go_v in_o faith_n trust_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o turn_v away_o their_o eye_n from_o the_o shame_n vanity_n and_o false_a will_n for_o go_v backward_o and_o cover_v the_o shame_n in_o this_o place_n signify_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o convert_v the_o selfehood_n natural_o go_v forward_o in_o its_o own_o will_n and_o way_n and_o go_v back_o again_o into_o the_o one_o out_o of_o which_o the_o freewill_n depart_v and_o come_v into_o the_o monster_n or_o shame_n 27._o noah_n drunkenness_n signify_v that_o when_o adam_n enter_v with_o his_o lust_n and_o desire_n into_o this_o world_n property_n he_o become_v drink_v in_o the_o beastall_a property_n and_o therein_o he_o uncovered_v his_o shame_n that_o be_v he_o disclose_v and_o make_v bare_a therein_o the_o bestial_a lust_n now_o when_o this_o be_v do_v he_o stand_v before_o god_n in_o great_a shame_n and_o then_o the_o bestial_a spirit_n in_o this_o monster_n of_o false_a lust_n and_o poisonful_a concupiscence_n break_v forth_o and_o revile_v the_o precious_a heavenly_a image_n and_o make_v itself_o master_n 28._o and_o thus_o christ_n must_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o in_o our_o disappear_v and_o again_o revive_v noble_a sophia_n cover_v the_o shame_n of_o our_o father_n adam_n and_o his_o child_n for_o he_o will_v therefore_o not_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o man_n but_o out_o of_o the_o heavenly_a disappear_v ens_fw-la and_o bring_v his_o live_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o holy_a world_n thereinto_o that_o so_o he_o may_v cover_v our_o monstrous_a seed_n monstrous_a monstrous_a monstrous_a text_n seed_n shame_n of_o the_o soul_n property_n which_o adam_n lust_n have_v uncover_v with_o the_o heavenly_a ens._n 29._o the_o corrupt_a nature_n which_o have_v open_v itself_o now_o in_o paradise_n go_v along_o in_o all_o man_n and_o though_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v again_o regenerate_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o saint_n as_o in_o a_o figurative_a form_n until_o the_o fulfil_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n yet_o the_o monstrous_a image_n be_v propagate_v all_o along_o in_o all_o in_o the_o earthly_a property_n 30._o but_o be_v the_o first_o earthly_a world_n of_o the_o humane_a property_n be_v drown_v in_o the_o flood_n and_o there_o the_o first_o monarchy_n cease_v the_o same_o figure_n do_v forthwith_o represent_v itself_o again_o in_o noah_n and_o his_o three_o son_n so_o that_o now_o the_o spirit_n do_v here_o signify_v from_o the_o very_a stock_n and_o root_n of_o the_o humane_a property_n how_o it_o shall_v afterward_o be_v viz._n the_o tree_n of_o man_n will_v in_o its_o property_n introduce_v itself_o into_o bough_n and_o branch_n that_o be_v spread_v forth_o itself_o into_o distinct_a nation_n and_o government_n and_o that_o they_o will_v not_o all_o know_v the_o only_a god_n according_a to_o the_o light_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o how_o that_o god_n will_v represent_v unto_o they_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o generation_n of_o sem._n 31._o for_o noah_n say_v bless_v be_v the_o god_n of_o sem_fw-mi and_o let_v japhet_n dwell_v in_o sem_n tent_n by_o the_o god_n of_o sem_fw-mi he_o mean_v the_o holy_a word_n in_o the_o covenant_n intimate_v how_o the_o same_o will_v manifest_v itself_o and_o then_o the_o japhites_n or_o gentiles_n which_o live_v in_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n shall_v come_v to_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n manifest_v from_o the_o generation_n of_o sem_fw-mi and_o enter_v into_o sem_n tent_n and_o dwell_v therein_o this_o do_v point_n at_o the_o gentile_n who_o before_o know_v only_o of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n but_o when_o the_o word_n do_v manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o gracious_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n they_o come_v into_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n 32._o and_o even_o here_o ham_n viz._n the_o fleshly_a lust-spirit_n must_v be_v in_o its_o own_o property_n and_o selfehood_n a_o servant_n among_o the_o child_n of_o light_n for_o the_o child_n of_o god_n do_v compel_v he_o to_o servitude_n and_o keep_v he_o under_o and_o take_v away_o his_o revile_v scorn_v will_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o ham_n which_o noah_n curse_v do_v intimate_v how_o this_o ham_n spirit_n will_v be_v great_a upon_o the_o earth_n and_o go_v on_o only_o in_o its_o own_o proud_a monstrous_a and_o bestial_a knowledge_n and_o scoff_n at_o the_o child_n of_o the_o light_n account_v they_o fool_n because_o they_o hope_v upon_o something_o else_o which_o they_o do_v not_o outward_o see_v 33._o thus_o the_o spirit_n in_o noah_n point_v out_o unto_o we_o three_o sort_n of_o man_n first_o it_o signify_v the_o child_n of_o faith_n who_o naked_o and_o mere_o look_v upon_o the_o hide_a light_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o have_v the_o same_o shine_v in_o their_o heart_n 34._o the_o other_o will_v look_v upon_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o reason_n and_o will_v endeavour_v to_o fathom_n and_o search_n out_o the_o hide_a light_n by_o the_o strength_n of_o reason_n and_o that_o they_o will_v therefore_o contend_v dispute_n wrangle_v and_o jangle_n and_o bring_v forth_o many_o wonderful_a strange_a monster_n and_o conceit_n out_o of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o set_v they_o up_o for_o god_n or_o god_n light_n as_o it_o have_v so_o come_v to_o pass_v among_o the_o christian_n and_o gentile_n 35._o the_o three_o sort_n will_v be_v of_o ham_n nature_n and_o generation_n and_o know_v neither_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n or_o grace_n but_o walk_v as_o the_o beast_n and_o be_v only_o titular_a verbal_a prater_n and_o literal_a child_n and_o moreover_o mocker_n scoffer_n and_o fleer_a ape_n who_o will_v also_o be_v call_v the_o child_n of_o god_n but_o their_o knowledge_n will_v be_v only_o of_o the_o external_a stone-church_n a_o mere_a custom_n and_o verbal_a round_n of_o a_o it_o a_o a_o a_o or_o divine_a service_n as_o they_o call_v it_o service_n of_o god_n where_o the_o mouth_n will_v use_v indeed_o the_o name_n of_o god_n but_o the_o heart_n will_v only_o bring_v forth_o a_o bestial_a spirit_n to_o earthly_a pride_n lust_n and_o pleasure_n 36._o thus_o the_o spirit_n of_o sem_fw-mi ham_n and_o japhet_n will_v dwell_v together_o in_o one_o congregation_n seem_v generation_n in_o faith_n hide_v among_o the_o japhites_n as_o a_o poor_a disesteem_v contemn_v abject_a people_n but_o the_o tribe_n of_o japhet_n will_v set_v forth_o themselves_o with_o great_a plausible_a word_n with_o great_a and_o huge_a ostentation_n of_o god_n service_n but_o yet_o it_o will_v be_v but_o as_o a_o hypocricy_n and_o seem_a holiness_n proceed_v from_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n but_o ham_n lineage_n will_v be_v full_a of_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n scoff_v and_o revile_v and_o they_o will_v mock_v at_o both_o viz._n the_o child_n of_o the_o caine-like_a seem_a holiness_n and_o also_o at_o the_o child_n of_o the_o true_a light_n and_o will_v live_v as_o the_o wild_a brute_n beast_n and_o yet_o in_o their_o swinish_a life_n will_v be_v child_n of_o grace_n by_o a_o outward_a appropriation_n or_o
adoption_n 37._o this_o ham_n have_v now_o the_o dominion_n in_o christendom_n he_o have_v flatter_v with_o japhet_n so_o that_o he_o have_v set_v he_o up_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n a_o external_a specious_a divine_a worship_n as_o a_o titular_a god_n this_o titular_a god_n have_v cover_v ham_n in_o his_o bestial_a sodomitical_a spirit_n with_o a_o very_a fair_a and_o glorious_a cover_n under_o the_o purple_a mantle_n of_o christ_n and_o lay_v under_o his_o head_n great_a full_a great_a great_a great_a or_o satchel_n full_a sack_n full_a of_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n and_o these_o the_o bestial_a mouth-spirit_n of_o ham_n must_v take_v along_o with_o it_o and_o when_o it_o must_v indeed_o die_v than_o it_o have_v whole_a sack_n full_a of_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n 38._o but_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n remain_v only_o in_o the_o sack_n and_o ham_n spirit_n remain_v in_o itself_o a_o evil_a beast_n and_o can_v true_o open_v the_o sack_n and_o take_v out_o the_o light_n of_o 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verse_n write_a by_o jacob_n behm_n teutonicus_n london_n print_v by_o m._n simmons_n for_o h._n blunden_n and_o be_v to_o be_v sell_v at_o the_o castle_n in_o cornhill_n 1654._o chapter_n xxxv_o show_v how_o the_o mankind_n the_o the_o the_o or_o tree_n of_o mankind_n humane_a tree_n have_v spread_v forth_o itself_o in_o its_o property_n by_o the_o child_n of_o noah_n and_o how_o they_o be_v divide_v and_o sever_v at_o the_o tower_n of_o babel_n in_o their_o property_n by_o the_o confusion_n of_o the_o tongue_n into_o distinct_a nation_n every_o tree_n grow_v first_o after_o that_o it_o shoot_v out_o of_o its_o pregnant_a pippin_n pregnant_a pregnant_a pregnant_a grain_n kernel_n pippin_n seed_n into_o a_o stock_n x._o gen._n x._o afterward_o into_o branch_n and_o bough_n and_o bring_v forth_o further_o out_o of_o its_o ens_fw-la the_o blossom_n and_o fruit_n thus_o also_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v of_o the_o humane_a tree_n according_a to_o its_o virtue_n and_o manifestation_n of_o 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and_o give_v they_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 9_o for_o in_o cain_n this_o tree_n be_v curse_v but_o in_o noah_n it_o be_v again_o bless_v that_o the_o property_n of_o the_o form_v natural_a word_n shall_v put_v forth_o themselves_o with_o the_o tongue_n through_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n as_o a_o wonder_n of_o many_o word_n or_o god_n in_o the_o only_a live_a word_n 10._o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o the_o form_a word_n shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o formation_n of_o the_o only_a word_n out_o of_o the_o first_o ens_fw-la into_o many_o formation_n or_o form_n of_o tongue_n and_o speech_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o princely_a dominion_n of_o the_o high_a spirit_n which_o also_o be_v in_o their_o distinct_a degree_n and_o difference_n in_o the_o form_a word_n and_o in_o the_o deep_a of_o this_o world_n do_v rule_n in_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n above_o the_o four_o element_n yea_o also_o above_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o star_n in_o the_o 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opinion_n of_o god_n be_v and_o essence_n and_o therein_o consist_v the_o confusion_n viz._n the_o mystery_n of_o the_o great_a babylon_n concern_v which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v prophecy_n and_o declare_v out_o of_o the_o prophetical_a root_n both_o out_o of_o the_o line_n of_o christ_n how_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o restore_v and_o remedy_v the_o poor_a captive_a soul_n and_o regenerate_v its_o right_a true_a life_n and_o also_o out_o of_o the_o turba_n magna_fw-la how_o this_o beast_n together_o with_o the_o whore_n shall_v be_v cast_v from_o the_o face_n of_o god_n into_o the_o fiery_a furnace_n 30._o with_o this_o whore_n of_o self_n all_o the_o false_a spiritual_a ecclesiastical_a spiritual_a spiritual_a spiritual_a clergicall_a and_o ecclesiastical_a one_o or_o priesthood_n have_v clothe_v themselves_o who_o set_v up_o themselves_o to_o be_v teacher_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n kingdom_n without_o god_n spirit_n they_o have_v external_o cover_v themselves_o with_o the_o prophetical_a and_o apostolical_a word_n and_o plead_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o bible_n but_o they_o have_v introduce_v their_o own_o sense_n out_o of_o the_o whore_n ens_fw-la thereinto_o and_o have_v hang_v in_o their_o heart_n to_o the_o babilonicall_a fleshly_a whore_n and_o have_v not_o understand_v the_o prophetical_a and_o apostolical_a tongue_n in_o its_o sense_n 31._o they_o have_v speak_v from_o the_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o bestial_a selfehood_n through_o the_o prophetical_a and_o apostolical_a word_n and_o have_v bring_v and_o use_v christ_n word_n to_o their_o own_o selvish_a babilonicall_a harlottry_n and_o commit_v whoredom_n and_o likewise_o have_v adorn_v and_o trim_v up_o their_o bastard_n under_o christ_n purpur-mantle_n with_o silver_n gold_n and_o precious_a stone_n and_o also_o with_o worldly_a dignity_n honour_n favour_n and_o riches_n 32._o after_o these_o man_n have_v run_v and_o have_v even_o adore_v and_o esteem_v they_o as_o god_n fall_v 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be_v set_v forth_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o child_n of_o noah_n even_o unto_o abraham_n 17._o for_o in_o abraham_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o fiery_a tongue_n viz._n of_o the_o holy_a understanding_n of_o the_o mental_a tongue_n do_v open_v itself_o out_o of_o the_o covenant_n and_o set_v forth_o also_o its_o figure_n out_o of_o its_o compact_a form_v mental_a tongue_n viz._n the_o circumcision_n and_o the_o offering_n or_o sacrifice_n which_o figure_n do_v all_o point_n at_o christ_n who_o shall_v open_v and_o unloose_v the_o band_n of_o the_o mental_a tongue_n to_o the_o divine_a understanding_n and_o again_o enkindle_v the_o light_n of_o grace_n in_o love_n even_o in_o the_o form_a word_n in_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n and_o destroy_v the_o beast_n of_o the_o form_a tongue_n in_o which_o the_o devil_n sport_v and_o set_v himself_o therein_o as_o god_n 18._o this_o guest_n the_o holy_a flame_a tongue_n viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n do_v drive_v forth_o in_o the_o open_n and_o manifestation_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o take_v possession_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o prince_n lucifer_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n in_o god_n child_n 19_o moses_n set_v down_o ten_o name_n from_o noah_n to_o abraham_n in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n viz._n sem_fw-mi arphaxad_n salah_n eber_n pelegg_n regu_n serug_v nahor_n terah_n abram_n and_o he_o set_v down_o very_o wonderful_o that_o terah_n beget_v three_o son_n viz._n nahor_n haran_n and_o abram_n this_o be_v even_o a_o type_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n intimate_v how_o all_o three_o shall_v be_v open_v in_o this_o holy_a flame_a line_n of_o the_o covenant_n through_o the_o holy_a fire_n and_o be_v sever_v from_o vanity_n and_o how_o the_o whole_a man_n shall_v be_v bear_v anew_o and_o form_v to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n through_o the_o holy_a fire_n in_o the_o covenant_n as_o indeed_o the_o name_n of_o the_o three_o brother_n do_v represent_v and_o hold_v forth_o so_o much_o in_o the_o tongue_n of_o sense_n if_o a_o man_n do_v but_o introduce_v the_o true_a mental_a understanding_n thereinto_o than_o he_o see_v it_o in_o the_o form_n of_o the_o compose_a spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n which_o although_o we_o can_v well_o give_v a_o hint_n of_o yet_o the_o un-illuminated_n reader_n will_v not_o understand_v it_o but_o to_o our_o school-fellowe_n we_o need_v not_o decipher_v it_o they_o have_v it_o already_o in_o the_o understanding_n 20_o by_o the_o ten_o form_n of_o fire_n i_o understand_v first_o the_o form_a word_n in_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n fire_n 10._o form_n of_o fire_n and_o the_o eight_o nine_o and_o ten_o form_n be_v the_o inward_a world_n which_o be_v unformed_a viz._n the_o eight_o number_n be_v the_o fire_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n of_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n also_o the_o strength_n and_o omnipotence_n which_o at_o
find_v grace_n in_o thy_o sight_n pass_v not_o away_o from_o this_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n viz._n thy_o servant_n 11._o for_o abraham_n be_v now_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o speak_v from_o his_o faith_n be_v ens_fw-la in_o christ_n humanity_n and_o before_o he_o stand_v the_o type_n and_o image_n of_o christ_n deity_n and_o say_v in_o the_o great_a humility_n of_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n let_v a_o little_a water_n be_v fetch_v and_o wash_v your_o foot_n this_o be_v the_o great_a humility_n of_o christ_n who_o wash_v his_o disciple_n viz._n his_o child_n foot_n as_o these_o three_o man_n here_o be_v wash_v signify_v and_o point_v out_o that_o christ_n shall_v wash_v with_o his_o blood_n the_o foot_n of_o god_n child_n who_o shall_v be_v bear_v of_o these_o three_o man_n viz._n of_o the_o trinity_n of_o the_o deity_n whereby_o they_o may_v come_v to_o god_n 12._o and_o he_o have_v the_o three_o man_n rest_v under_o the_o tree_n this_o now_o signify_v the_o tree_n of_o life_n under_o which_o god_n child_n shall_v sit_v down_o and_o then_o he_o will_v bring_v they_o a_o morsel_n of_o bread_n to_o refresh_v and_o comfort_v their_o heart_n and_o afterward_o they_o shall_v go_v that_o be_v when_o christ_n have_v wash_v his_o child_n foot_n with_o his_o blood_n whereby_o they_o be_v able_a to_o go_v to_o god_n viz._n the_o holy_a trinity_n than_o he_o give_v they_o a_o morsel_n of_o bread_n that_o so_o they_o may_v recreate_v and_o strengthen_v their_o heart_n that_o be_v he_o give_v they_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n viz._n his_o heavenly_a flesh_n for_o food_n so_o that_o they_o wax_v strong_a and_o be_v able_a in_o the_o divine_a power_n to_o go_v from_o abraham_n earthly_a â—ent_n through_o this_o world_n in_o god_n anger_n to_o meet_v the_o lord_n and_o bow_v themselves_o before_o he_o as_o this_o figure_n signify_v 13._o an_o he_o say_v further_a for_o you_o be_v therefore_o come_v to_o your_o servant_n understand_v it_o thus_o the_o holy_a trinity_n be_v 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himself_o viz._n into_o the_o will_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n unto_o his_o servant_n the_o man-christ_n that_o so_o he_o may_v wash_v and_o feed_v they_o and_o then_o they_o be_v able_a with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n to_o come_v unto_o the_o holy_a tri-une_a deity_n 15._o and_o the_o man_n say_v to_o abraham_n do_v as_o thou_o have_v say_v that_o be_v christ_n offer_v himself_o to_o his_o father_n viz._n to_o the_o three-one_a god_n for_o a_o servant_n understand_v the_o word_n which_o the_o three-one_a god_n do_v in-spire_n into_o adam_n concern_v the_o bruiser_n of_o the_o serpent_n head_n offer_v itself_o for_o a_o servant_n unto_o the_o three-one_a god_n viz._n unto_o the_o child_n who_o shall_v possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n now_o the_o tri-une_a god_n say_v do_v with_o these_o thou_o and_o my_o child_n as_o thou_o have_v say_v that_o be_v with_o these_o child_n which_o be_v now_o set_v before_o thou_o for_o they_o shall_v be_v angel_n and_o thou_o shall_v thereunto_o help_v they_o for_o i_o be_o therefore_o come_v in_o they_o unto_o thou_o now_o do_v as_o thou_o have_v say_v 16._o here_o god_n full_o give_v the_o man-christ_n to_o accomplish_v the_o consummatum_fw-la with_o they_o as_o he_o have_v say_v and_o the_o whole_a entire_a excellent_a and_o holy_a figure_n of_o the_o new-birth_n be_v therein_o emphatical_o and_o lively_o set_v forth_o and_o it_o show_v how_o the_o holy_a trinity_n do_v delight_v itself_o with_o figure_n concern_v the_o word_n incorporate_v and_o inspoken_a into_o adam_n and_o now_o open_v in_o abraham_n ens_fw-la of_o faith_n and_o set_v it_o forth_o with_o type_n and_o play_v in_o figure_n with_o this_o christ_n who_o be_v to_o come_v where_o god_n represent_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n in_o abraham_n and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n who_o christ_n shall_v beget_v anew_o in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o three_o man_n viz._n in_o the_o three-one_a deity_n which_o bring_v they_o through_o christ_n into_o itself_o and_o place_v they_o in_o the_o angelical_a choir_n as_o these_o three_o man_n do_v appear_v in_o the_o form_n of_o three_o angel_n and_o also_o in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n signify_v that_o the_o holy_a trinity_n will_v dwell_v in_o these_o angelical_a man_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v the_o image_n viz._n the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n 17._o abraham_n command_v to_o take_v three_o measure_n of_o fine_a meal_n and_o to_o knead_v it_o and_o bake_v cake_n that_o the_o man_n may_v eat_v what_o do_v this_o mean_a these_o three_o man_n have_v no_o need_n of_o any_o such_o eat_a it_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o man_n regeneration_n the_o three_o measure_n betoken_v the_o three_o principle_n viz._n the_o three_o world_n in_o man_n the_o fine_a meal_n point_v out_o the_o heavenly_a humanity_n viz_o the_o divine_a heavenly_a substantiality_n that_o this_o heavenly_a and_o divine_a essence_n divine_a divine_a divine_a or_o essence_n substantiality_n property_n shall_v also_o be_v knead_v &_o mix_v with_o we_o disappear_v in_o adam_n and_o a_o divine_a cake_n viz._n sweet_a bread_n for_o food_n of_o god_n child_n shall_v be_v bake_v thereof_o understand_v in_o the_o fiery_a heat_n 18._o when_o christ_n stand_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o his_o father_n anger_n viz._n in_o hell_n than_o these_o sweet_a cake_n be_v bake_v for_o god_n child_n which_o they_o shall_v eat_v and_o the_o three_o measure_n be_v now_o the_o three_o world_n viz._n the_o whole_a man_n without_o the_o serpent_n and_o beast_n property_n which_o shall_v be_v mix_v with_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la into_o a_o batch_n a_o a_o a_o or_o batch_n lump_n and_o cake_n bake_v thereof_o this_o be_v now_o christ_n flesh_n which_o he_o have_v join_v or_o mix_v with_o our_o humanity_n and_o give_v we_o now_o the_o sweet_a cake_n thereof_o to_o eat_v viz._n the_o heavenly_a flesh_n here_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v play_v therewith_o in_o the_o figure_n 19_o and_o abraham_n run_v to_o the_o herd_n and_o make_v ready_a also_o a_o calf_n tender_a and_o good_a that_o be_v he_o give_v it_o to_o his_o young_a man_n to_o dress_v it_o o_o thou_o wonderful_a god_n how_o much_o do_v simplicity_n please_v thou_o how_o plain_o and_o simple_o do_v thou_o represent_v the_o great_a mystery_n unto_o we_o i_o thank_v thou_o that_o thou_o show_v i_o unworthy_a man_n such_o thing_n wherein_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v blind_a o_o god_n open_a thou_o their_o eye_n i_o pray_v that_o they_o may_v see_v and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o and_o enter_v into_o humility_n 20._o the_o tender_a calf_n which_o be_v make_v ready_a for_o this_o meal_n be_v the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n viz._n the_o outward_a man_n which_o be_v before_o god_n as_o a_o beast_n understand_v it_o be_v a_o wonderful_a a_o a_o a_o marvellous_a or_o wonderful_a wonder-beast_n like_v as_o the_o whole_a outward_a world_n before_o the_o divine_a understanding_n be_v only_o as_o a_o beast_n wherein_o god_n form_v 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present_a the_o great_a motion_n of_o the_o enkindle_a might_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n do_v withhold_v and_o carry_v in_o its_o dominion_n in_o which_o dark_n world_n property_n which_o be_v now_o so_o predominant_a the_o devil_n be_v a_o aspire_a assault_a prince_n and_o all_o thing_n work_v and_o tend_v to_o the_o great_a severation_n that_o so_o the_o property_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n may_v each_o become_v creaturall_a in_o themselves_o to_o which_o end_v the_o eternity_n have_v bring_v itself_o into_o a_o fiat_n or_o desire_v to_o the_o formation_n of_o the_o essence_n viz._n of_o the_o magni_fw-la the_o the_o the_o mysterij_fw-la magni_fw-la grand_a mystery_n that_o thus_o one_o may_v be_v manifest_a in_o the_o other_o the_o evil_n in_o the_o good_a and_o the_o good_a in_o the_o evil_n and_o each_o thing_n may_v have_v its_o own_o seat_n and_o habitation_n chap._n l._n of_o abraham_n send_v forth_o his_o servant_n to_o take_v a_o wife_n for_o his_o son_n isaac_n what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v under_o this_o figure_n abraham_n strong_o engage_v his_o servant_n 3._o gen._n 24.2_o 3._o who_o be_v the_o chief_a ruler_n in_o his_o family_n government_n and_o lay_v a_o oath_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o take_v a_o wife_n unto_o his_o son_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o the_o canaanite_n among_o who_o he_o dwell_v but_o go_v unto_o his_o kindred_n and_o to_o his_o father_n house_n and_o take_v he_o a_o wife_n reason_n do_v look_v upon_o this_o figure_n in_o a_o mean_a and_o simple_a manner_n as_o if_o abraham_n do_v hate_n and_o abominate_a this_o people_n among_o who_o he_o dwell_v because_o of_o their_o evil_a conversation_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o moses_n who_o have_v thus_o note_v down_o this_o figure_n have_v his_o secret_a and_o mysterious_a meaning_n couch_v herein_o and_o play_v with_o the_o whole_a write_a history_n of_o the_o genesis_n the_o the_o the_o genesis_n first_o book_n of_o moses_n as_o with_o a_o most_o pleasant_a interlude_n and_o point_v continual_o by_o the_o outward_a act_n of_o the_o external_a man_n upon_o the_o spiritual_a figure_n of_o the_o spiritual_a eternal_a man_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ._n 2._o the_o servant_n must_v swear_v unto_o abraham_n a_o oath_n that_o he_o will_v take_v a_o wife_n unto_o his_o son_n out_o of_o his_o family_n stock_n and_o kindred_n wherefore_o do_v abraham_n lay_v a_o oath_n upon_o he_o whereas_o the_o servant_n must_v obey_v his_o master_n without_o take_v a_o oath_n and_o isaac_n will_v not_o have_v take_v a_o wife_n contrary_n to_o his_o father_n mind_n and_o will_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v look_v here_o into_o the_o internal_a figure_n isaac_n stand_v here_o in_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n and_o abraham_n servant_n stand_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o canaanite_n do_v stand_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o introduce_v serpent_n ens_fw-la out_o of_o which_o the_o rebellious_a selfish_n will_v of_o man_n selfehood_n be_v arisen_a viz._n in_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o bestial_a man_n which_o shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n these_o three_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v set_v before_o he_o in_o the_o type_n and_o thereby_o point_v at_o the_o true_a man_n which_o shall_v subsist_v eternal_o the_o inward_a figure_n be_v thus_o 3._o abraham_n requir_n his_o servant_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a in_o his_o whole_a family_n abraham_n here_o betoken_v god_n the_o father_n and_o the_o servant_n by_o who_o he_o govern_v betoken_v nature_n nature_n must_v here_o in_o its_o might_n and_o strength_n swear_v unto_o god_n that_o be_v deep_o engage_v and_o essential_o bind_v itself_o that_o it_o will_v not_o take_v unto_o isaac_n that_o be_v to_o the_o christian_n viz._n to_o god_n child_n a_o wife_n that_o be_v a_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o canaanite_n viz._n of_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la or_o associate_v with_o it_o to_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la that_o it_o will_v not_o assume_v the_o poison_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n property_n unto_o it_o viz._n the_o cananitish_a property_n and_o introduce_v it_o into_o the_o child_n of_o christ_n for_o their_o wife_n viz._n into_o the_o tincture_n of_o venus_n which_o be_v the_o true_a female_a matrix_fw-la in_o man_n and_o woman_n but_o that_o it_o will_v join_v the_o true_a adamicall_a man_n which_o god_n have_v create_v in_o his_o image_n viz._n the_o true_a humane_a essence_n proceed_v from_o the_o first_o original_a tree_n out_o of_o the_o first_o root_n viz._n from_o abraham_n stock_n who_o betoken_v adam_n unto_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o christ_n viz._n to_o the_o true_a isaac_n in_o the_o child_n of_o christ._n 4._o understand_v this_o thus_o adam_n have_v introduce_v into_o our_o flesh_n and_o soul_n the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o serpent_n and_o the_o devil_n which_o nature_n have_v take_v into_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o have_v beget_v and_o bring_v forth_o therein_o a_o selfish_a rebellious_a will_n which_o be_v disobedient_a unto_o god_n 5._o but_o now_o be_v that_o god_n have_v again_o introduce_v the_o holy_a ens_fw-la of_o his_o holy_a word_n into_o isaac_n which_o abraham_n apprehend_v in_o the_o desire_n of_o faith_n and_o represent_v the_o same_o here_o in_o isaac_n with_o a_o new_a twig_n spring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o corrupt_a tree_n of_o the_o humane_a property_n and_o bear_v out_o of_o christ_n spirit_n thereupon_o nature_n viz._n god_n officer_n must_v here_o deep_o engage_v itself_o to_o god_n and_o swear_v that_o it_o will_v no_o more_o take_v the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la for_o a_o wife_n viz._n for_o its_o belove_a companion_n and_o yoke-fellow_n understand_v that_o it_o will_v not_o take_v its_o consort_n out_o of_o the_o poisonful_a serpentine_a property_n of_o the_o introduce_v iniquity_n of_o the_o adverse_a opposite_a will_n but_o god_n officer_n viz._n nature_n must_v take_v essence_n and_o substance_n out_o of_o abraham_n true_a climate_n where_o abraham_n home_n be_v in_o adam_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o right_n humane_a essence_n and_o bring_v the_o same_o to_o isaac_n viz._n to_o christ_n member_n in_o their_o heavenly_a spiritual_a holy_a ens_fw-la of_o faith_n as_o a_o spiritual_a woman_n with_o who_o the_o true_a man_n take_v delight_n in_o himself_o with_o the_o heavenly_a matrix_fw-la in_o pure_a desire_n of_o love_n and_o love_v his_o own_o nature_n in_o god_n love_n and_o not_o in_o the_o cananitish_a selfish_a serpent_n ens_fw-la in_o the_o apostate_n rebellious_a ungodly_a will_n that_o so_o the_o new_a birth_n may_v be_v holy_a in_o its_o virginity_n as_o to_o the_o inward_a man_n 6._o for_o man_n in_o his_o essence_n or_o be_v do_v stand_v in_o a_o twofold_a essence_n viz._n in_o the_o natural_a and_o supernatural_a in_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o form_a word_n and_o in_o the_o natural_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o fiat_n viz._n in_o the_o divine_a desire_n in_o which_o desire_n nature_n and_o the_o bright-burning_a world_n do_v take_v their_o original_a which_o bright_a flame_a nature_n shall_v not_o any_o more_o take_v the_o false_a lust_n of_o the_o bestial_a serpent_n property_n into_o itself_o of_o which_o the_o spirit_n here_o do_v prophecy_n in_o the_o inward_a figure_n 7._o and_o abraham_n servant_n say_v how_o if_o the_o woman_n will_v not_o follow_v i_o 24.5_o gen._n 24.5_o shall_v i_o bring_v thy_o son_n again_o unto_o the_o land_n from_o whence_o thou_o come_v the_o meaning_n hereof_o in_o the_o inward_a understanding_n be_v this_o nature_n speak_v to_o god_n and_o say_v how_o if_o the_o right_n humane_a ens_fw-la will_v not_o follow_v i_o be_v it_o have_v a_o cleave_a affection_n to_o the_o serpent_n poison_n shall_v i_o then_o bring_v thy_o son_n viz._n the_o holy_a heavenly_a ens_fw-la again_o into_o the_o land_n viz._n into_o the_o place_n from_o whence_o it_o come_v along_o with_o i_o that_o be_v when_o god_n betru_v the_o officer_n of_o nature_n with_o his_o holy_a ens_fw-la to_o bring_v the_o same_o into_o the_o humane_a property_n and_o to_o take_v the_o humane_a ens_fw-la for_o a_o wife_n of_o the_o heavenly_a man_n then_o say_v nature_n viz._n god_n officer_n how_o then_o if_o the_o woman_n understand_v the_o humane_a ens_fw-la will_v not_o follow_v i_o and_o come_v with_o this_o isaac_n that_o be_v with_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o christ_n into_o the_o true_a humane_a land_n viz._n into_o the_o true_a adamicall_a paradisicall_a tree_n shall_v i_o bring_v thy_o son_n again_o viz._n thy_o holy_a ens_fw-la into_o the_o place_n of_o god_n 8._o and_o abraham_n say_v beware_v thou_o that_o thou_o do_v not_o bring_v my_o son_n thither_o again_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o heaven_n which_o take_v i_o from_o my_o father_n house_n 9_o gen._n 24.6_o to_o the_o 9_o and_o from_o the_o land_n of_o my_o kindred_n and_o that_o
come_v from_o the_o lord_n we_o shall_v not_o speak_v any_o thing_n against_o it_o behold_v here_o be_v thy_o place_n do_v with_o i_o and_o with_o my_o inward_a ground_n as_o thou_o please_v here_o be_v rebecca_n viz._n the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o heavenly_a property_n take_v it_o and_o marry_v it_o to_o thy_o master_n son_n viz._n to_o the_o humanity_n of_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o thy_o goodliking_a as_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v 42._o we_o see_v here_o very_o exact_o how_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v speak_v in_o the_o figure_n for_o he_o set_v laban_n viz._n bethuels_n son_n before_o the_o father_n viz._n the_o outward_a soul_n before_o the_o inward_a fire-soul_n the_o air-soul_n before_o the_o right_a fire-soul_n albeit_o they_o be_v not_o two_o but_o one_o yet_o they_o be_v understand_v in_o two_o principle_n for_o the_o fire-soul_n give_v answer_v through_o the_o air-soul_n the_o fire-soul_n use_v the_o uncompacted_a tongue_n but_o the_o air-soul_n use_v the_o compact_a form_v language_n 43._o therefore_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v set_v laban_n rebecca_n brother_n first_o as_o if_o the_o business_n be_v do_v by_o laban_n to_o signify_v that_o when_o god_n officer_n viz._n the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o the_o *_o *_o draw_v of_o the_o father_n do_v come_v into_o man_n and_o seek_v a_o lodging_n and_o the_o virgin_n than_o the_o outward_a spirit_n of_o man_n must_v give_v its_o promise_n for_o it_o be_v turn_v away_o from_o god_n and_o the_o true_a resignation_n now_o it_o must_v again_o give_v its_o will_n whole_o and_o full_o into_o god_n will_n 44._o and_o when_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o outward_a soul_n with_o the_o inward_a fire-soul_n do_v whole_o consent_v unto_o this_o holy_a match_n and_o give_v up_o itself_o to_o god_n then_o the_o will_n of_o god_n viz._n the_o officer_n in_o the_o draw_n of_o the_o father_n do_v bow_v himself_o again_o towards_o the_o true_a deity_n that_o be_v he_o come_v again_o unto_o its_o seat_n and_o place_n and_o bring_v forth_o out_o of_o abraham_n treasure_n that_o be_v out_o of_o god_n the_o father_n treasury_n of_o his_o form_a wisdom_n the_o silver_n and_o golden_a jewel_n and_o hang_v they_o on_o rebecca_n viz._n the_o heavenly_a virginity_n 45._o for_o these_o jewel_n do_v not_o belong_v to_o laban_n or_o bethuel_n understand_v to_o the_o outward_a or_o inward_a fire-soul_n while_o it_o be_v here_o in_o this_o earthly_a life_n but_o to_o the_o true_a virgin_n rebecca_n proceed_v from_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o form_v holy_a word_n according_a to_o the_o angelical_a world_n property_n viz._n according_a to_o the_o second_o principle_n viz._n the_o inward_a spiritual_a new_a man_n which_o be_v with_o rebecca_n marry_v to_o the_o right_a isaac_n christ_n and_o therefore_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n set_v down_o 24.53_o gen._n 24.53_o how_o abraham_n servant_n give_v rebecca_n the_o golden_a ear-ring_n and_o bracelets_a with_o silver_n and_o golden_a jewel_n and_o raynient_a but_o unto_o laban_n viz._n unto_o rebecca_n brother_n and_o her_o mother_n also_o he_o give_v thing_n give_v give_v give_v our_o text_n precious_a thing_n spice_n 46._o o_o thou_o wonderful_a god_n how_o plain_o do_v thou_o set_v forth_o the_o great_a mystery_n the_o silver_n and_o golden_a jewel_n be_v the_o treasure_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o the_o word_n of_o life_n which_o treasure_n the_o divine_a word_n bring_v along_o with_o it_o to_o the_o right_a virginity_n which_o die_v in_o adam_n and_o be_v again_o bring_v in_o christ_n to_o its_o belove_a and_o give_v it_o whole_o and_o peculiar_o for_o the_o ornament_n of_o the_o banquett_n and_o the_o raiment_n be_v the_o new_a humanity_n wherewith_o she_o come_v before_o her_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o spice_n which_o be_v give_v to_o laban_n and_o the_o mother_n be_v the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v free_o give_v to_o the_o fire-soul_n and_o the_o air-soul_n by_o the_o come_v in_o of_o the_o tender_a humanity_n of_o jesus_n christ._n 47._o for_o the_o outward_a soul_n be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n time_n be_v yet_o the_o earthly_a body_n adheer_v unto_o it_o clothe_v with_o the_o new_a raiment_n neither_o be_v the_o silver_n and_o golden_a jewel_n of_o the_o humanity_n of_o jesus_n christ_n give_v in_o this_o life_n time_n whole_o unto_o the_o peculiar_a possession_n and_o power_n of_o the_o fire-soul_n but_o the_o spice_n only_o that_o iâ—_n the_o virtue_n and_o pleasant_a aspect_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o fire-soul_n may_v become_v proud_a and_o haughty_a again_o if_o it_o shall_v have_v this_o virgin_n in_o its_o own_o power_n as_o lucifer_n and_o adam_n do_v therefore_o the_o fire-soul_n must_v here_o in_o this_o life_n time_n remain_v in_o its_o principle_n and_o in_o the_o air-soul_n viz._n in_o the_o three_o principle_n where_o the_o earthly_a evil_a man_n live_v it_o must_v take_v on_o it_o the_o cross_n of_o christ._n 48._o but_o virgin_n rebecca_n or_o sophia_n with_o her_o bridegroom_n christ_n remain_v in_o their_o own_o viz._n in_o the_o second_o principle_n in_o heaven_n for_o saint_n paul_n say_v *_o *_o our_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n understand_v the_o conversation_n of_o the_o virgin_n sophia_n where_o she_o with_o her_o belove_a christ_n stand_v in_o wedlock_n and_o christ_n and_o virgin_n sophia_n be_v one_o person_n understand_v the_o true_a manly_a virgin_n of_o god_n which_o adam_n be_v before_o his_o eve_n when_o he_o be_v man_n and_o woman_n and_o yet_o neither_o of_o they_o but_o a_o virgin_n of_o god_n 24.54_o gen._n 24.54_o 49._o and_o now_o when_o these_o nuptial_n be_v celebrate_v then_o abraham_n servant_n with_o all_o his_o servant_n sit_v down_o with_o his_o obtain_a bride_n and_o with_o father_n and_o brother_n at_o the_o table_n and_o eat_v together_o the_o marriage-feast_n that_o be_v when_o man_n understand_v the_o inward_a virginlike_a spiritual_a man_n be_v marry_v to_o christ_n then_o god_n eat_v of_o man_n will_n and_o word_n and_o again_o man_n eat_v of_o god_n will_v and_o word_n there_o they_o sit_v at_o one_o feast_n and_o then_o it_o be_v true_o say_v and_o apply_v *_o *_o whosoever_o hear_v you_o he_o hear_v i_o whosoever_o hear_v these_o man_n to_o teach_v and_o speak_v of_o god_n he_o hear_v god_n speak_v for_o they_o speak_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n spice_n and_o eat_v together_o of_o the_o great_a supper_n of_o christ._n 50._o o_o what_o a_o very_a glorious_a and_o sumptuous_a feast_n be_v there_o keep_v where_o this_o wedding-day_n be_v celebrate_v in_o man_n which_o no_o cananitish_a serpent_n man_n be_v worthy_a to_o know_v or_o taste_v of_o yea_o he_o do_v not_o experimental_o taste_v of_o it_o to_o all_o eternity_n neither_o know_v he_o what_o meat_n or_o food_n be_v there_o eat_v also_o what_o internal_a joy_n be_v there_o where_o christ_n and_o virgin_n sophia_n be_v bride_n and_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a soul_n sit_v by_o the_o bride_n and_o eat_v with_o she_o of_o this_o feast_n which_o we_o leave_v to_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o child_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v be_v at_o this_o wedding_n feast_n no_o man_n else_o in_o this_o world_n understand_v it_o none_o know_v any_o thing_n thereof_o but_o the_o right_a laban_n and_o bethuel_n 51._o but_o this_o bridal_a do_v not_o last_v continual_o but_o when_o abraham_n servant_n have_v obtain_v the_o virgin_n and_o celebrate_v this_o feast_n and_o wedding-day_n with_o the_o father_n and_o mother_n and_o laban_n and_o have_v continue_v there_o all_o night_n he_o arise_v up_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n and_o say_v let_v i_o go_v unto_o my_o master_n 24.54_o gen._n 24.54_o the_o inward_a figure_n stand_v thus_o 52._o when_o christ_n have_v marry_v himself_o with_o virgin_n sophia_n viz._n with_o the_o inward_a humanity_n soon_o after_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n sound_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o say_v i_o will_v go_v away_o from_o thou_o with_o the_o virgin_n and_o it_o be_v continual_o as_o if_o he_o will_v force_v away_o and_o depart_v from_o man_n then_o the_o poor_a soul_n must_v make_v continual_a prayer_n and_o supplication_n that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o tarry_v still_o long_o with_o it_o but_o the_o voice_n oftentimes_o sound_v hinder_v i_o not_o i_o must_v go_v or_o make_v my_o journey_n to_o my_o master_n thou_o be_v vain_a evil_a and_o sinful_a i_o may_v not_o tarry_v with_o thou_o any_o long_o 53._o and_o then_o the_o poor_a soul_n call_v virgin_n rebecca_n viz._n christ_n with_o his_o bride_n and_o put_v he_o in_o mind_n of_o his_o precious_a word_n and_o promise_n in_o that_o 28.20_o that_o that_o that_o mat._n 28.20_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o remain_v with_o we_o even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o
give_v in_o themselves_o into_o the_o barrenness_n of_o the_o matrix_fw-la in_o rebecca_n and_o open_v she_o whereupon_o she_o conceive_v both_o nature_n property_n from_o a_o twofold_a seed_n of_o isaac_n 24._o not_o that_o we_o be_v to_o think_v or_o understand_v that_o jacob_n be_v whole_o conceive_v of_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n but_o as_o well_o of_o the_o adamicall_a sinful_a nature_n as_o esau_n only_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o covenant_n set_v forth_o its_o figure_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o he_o and_o in_o esau_n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n viz._n the_o right_a corrupt_a adamicall_a nature_n do_v set_v forth_o its_o figure_n not_o as_o a_o separation_n sundry_a partition_n or_o rejection_n but_o to_o signify_v that_o christ_n shall_v be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v with_o his_o holy_a divine_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o adamicall_a corrupt_a nature_n and_o destroy_v death_n and_o the_o strong_a hold_n of_o sin_n together_o with_o the_o self-raised_n desire_v to_o ownhood_n and_o propriety_n in_o self_n and_o mortify_v the_o same_o with_o the_o love_n desire_n in_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la and_o ruinate_v the_o devil_n rampant_a fort_n of_o prey_n which_o he_o have_v build_v up_o to_o himself_o therein_o and_o change_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o eternal_a nature_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o dark_a fiery_a world_n property_n into_o divine_a love_n and_o joy_n and_o tincture_n the_o adamicall_a nature_n with_o the_o holy_a tincture_n of_o the_o love-fire_n 25._o therefore_o the_o corrupt_a adamicall_a nature_n in_o its_o type_n be_v represent_v in_o the_o womb_n in_o esau_n with_o the_o type_n of_o christ_n in_o jacob_n and_o they_o both_o must_v be_v form_v of_o one_o seed_n to_o signify_v that_o christ_n shall_v give_v in_o himself_o to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o redeem_v our_o corrupt_a right_n adamicall_a nature_n from_o corruption_n and_o introduce_v it_o into_o his_o own_o holy_a nature_n in_o himself_o 26._o also_o god_n do_v represent_v in_o esau_n the_o figure_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o devil_n may_v who_o have_v possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o man_n and_o show_v how_o he_o will_v fight_v and_o exercise_v great_a enmity_n against_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n which_o shall_v deprive_v he_o of_o his_o strength_n 27._o reason_n say_v wherefore_o shall_v god_n permit_v the_o devil_n to_o fight_v against_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o grace_n hear_v and_o hearken_v thou_o very_o blind_a and_o altogether_o ignorant_a reason_n learn_v the_o a._n b._n c._n in_o the_o centre_n how_o god_n love_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n will_v not_o nor_o can_v not_o be_v manifest_a without_o strife_n and_o enmity_n and_o then_o thou_o have_v here_o no_o further_o question_n go_v forward_o into_o the_o centre_n of_o this_o book_n and_o thou_o find_v the_o ground_n 28._o and_o when_o the_o strife_n between_o the_o two_o kingdom_n begin_v in_o these_o child_n in_o the_o womb_n so_o that_o they_o strive_v or_o spurn_v against_o each_o other_o rebecca_n become_v discontent_v and_o trouble_v at_o it_o and_o say_v 23._o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 25_o 2d_o 23._o if_o it_o shall_v be_v thus_o with_o i_o wherefore_o be_o i_o with_o child_n and_o she_o go_v to_o inquire_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o she_o two_o nation_n be_v in_o thy_o womb_n and_o two_o manner_n of_o people_n shall_v be_v separate_v from_o thy_o bowel_n and_o one_o people_n shall_v be_v strong_a than_o the_o other_o and_o the_o great_a shall_v serve_v the_o lesser_a 29._o these_o two_o nation_n which_o be_v conceive_v of_o one_o seed_n in_o rebecca_n be_v on_o one_o part_n the_o man_n of_o the_o adamicall_a selfish_a nature_n in_o selfness_n viz._n the_o original_a of_o man_n and_o on_o the_o other_o part_n the_o new_a spiritual_a man_n regenerate_v of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o covenant_n these_o come_v out_o of_o one_o seed_n one_o out_o of_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n only_o and_o he_o be_v the_o great_a or_o elder_a viz._n the_o first_o man_n which_o god_n create_v in_o his_o image_n which_o become_v corrupt_a and_o dye_v as_o to_o god_n the_o other_o come_v indeed_o out_o of_o the_o same_o adamicall_a nature_n but_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n have_v give_v in_o itself_o unto_o it_o as_o a_o conqueror_n and_o this_o be_v as_o to_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n the_o young_a but_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o he_o therefore_o the_o great_a shall_v serve_v and_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o lesser_a who_o be_v the_o least_o according_a to_o the_o humane_a property_n but_o the_o great_a in_o god_n 30._o and_o yet_o we_o do_v not_o see_v that_o esau_n be_v subject_a to_o jacob_n but_o it_o be_v the_o spiritual_a figure_n show_v how_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o man_n shall_v be_v break_v by_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o make_v subject_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n viz._n to_o the_o divine_a humility_n and_o whole_o dive_v itself_o into_o the_o divine_a humility_n and_o be_v bear_v anew_o of_o the_o humility_n thus_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n show_v this_o by_o the_o answer_n to_o rebecca_n say_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o strive_v or_o fight_v kingdom_n where_o indeed_o the_o first_o corrupt_a man_n be_v the_o great_a or_o elder_a in_o nature_n shall_v strive_v against_o the_o lesser_a viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o lowliness_n and_o humility_n and_o persecute_v he_o but_o the_o adamicall_a man_n must_v at_o last_o be_v obedient_a and_o subject_a unto_o the_o humility_n of_o christ_n if_o he_o will_v be_v abraham_n child_n and_o heir_n but_o if_o not_o than_o he_o must_v be_v so_o long_o cast_v out_o from_o abraham_n and_o christ_n good_n till_o he_o do_v humble_a himself_o and_o free_o yield_v under_o christ_n humility_n and_o forsake_v the_o own-hood_n of_o the_o great_a and_o elder_a self_n and_o enmity_n assume_v in_o adam_n 31._o by_o rebecca_n trouble_n discontent_n impatience_n and_o regrett_n in_o that_o she_o run_v to_o inquire_v of_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o the_o strife_n be_v in_o she_o that_o the_o child_n do_v so_o struggle_v together_o be_v signify_v thus_o much_o unto_o we_o that_o when_o christ_n do_v manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n then_o begin_v and_o arise_v the_o strife_n of_o both_o these_o kingdom_n viz._n the_o devil_n kingdom_n in_o god_n anger_n in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o also_o christ_n kingdom_n when_o christ_n bruise_v the_o serpent_n head_n then_o arise_v great_a disquietness_n in_o the_o mind_n for_o the_o serpent_n sting_v christ_n viz._n the_o new_a birth_n on_o the_o heel_n and_o then_o arise_v this_o kick_n and_o spurn_v viz._n a_o lamentable_a and_o woeful_a distress_n and_o then_o say_v reason_n in_o the_o mind_n with_o rebecca_n if_o it_o shall_v be_v thus_o with_o i_o wherefore_o be_o i_o enter_v into_o the_o divine_a impregnation_n into_o repentance_n be_o not_o i_o thereby_o come_v only_o into_o disquietness_n and_o thereby_o become_v a_o fool_n to_o the_o world_n and_o to_o my_o reason_n also_o and_o then_o arise_v the_o combat_n and_o satan_n bruise_v in_o the_o mind_n with_o anguish_n and_o grief_n and_o then_o the_o mind_n know_v not_o whither_o to_o betake_v itself_o but_o run_v into_o penitency_n and_o ask_v the_o lord_n wherefore_o it_o go_v so_o with_o it_o 32._o and_o then_o the_o lord_n show_v he_o in_o his_o language_n that_o christ_n now_o be_v in_o he_o in_o hell_n and_o assault_v the_o devil_n strong_a rampant_a fort_n of_o prey_n whereupon_o there_o be_v such_o contest_v and_o disquietness_n in_o he_o and_o show_v he_o how_o his_o reason_n and_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n viz._n the_o great_a part_n of_o his_o life_n must_v be_v break_v and_o dive_v itself_o whole_o into_o resignation_n into_o the_o deep_a humility_n into_o the_o process_n of_o christ_n under_o his_o cross_n and_o become_v a_o stranger_n to_o itself_o yea_o it_o be_v own_o enemy_n and_o go_v with_o the_o reason_n and_o the_o great_a adamicall_a will_n into_o its_o nothing_o 33._o and_o when_o this_o be_v do_v than_o esau_n viz._n the_o adamicall_a nature_n be_v indeed_o bear_v and_o come_v forth_o always_o first_o but_o jacob_n viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n come_v soon_o after_o and_o deprive_v esau_n of_o the_o kingdom_n and_o power_n and_o make_v nature_n a_o servant_n and_o than_o esau_n viz._n nature_n must_v serve_v jacob_n viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n than_o it_o be_v even_o here_o as_o the_o son_n say_v unto_o the_o father_n 17.6_o father_n father_n father_n john_n 17.6_o father_n the_o man_n be_v thou_o and_o thou_o have_v give_v they_o i_o 10.28_o i_o i_o i_o joh._n 10.28_o and_o i_o give_v unto_o they_o
but_o it_o be_v cast_v away_o and_o reject_v from_o god_n and_o that_o he_o must_v whole_o forsake_v his_o natural_a right_n of_o selfeness_n and_o whole_o give_v in_o himself_o into_o god_n will_n chap._n liv._o how_o isaac_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o famine_n go_v down_o to_o abimilech_n king_n of_o the_o philistine_n at_o gerar_n and_o how_o the_o lord_n appear_v there_o to_o he_o and_o command_v he_o to_o stay_v there_o and_o renew_v there_o the_o covenant_n of_o his_o father_n with_o he_o of_o the_o meaning_n of_o this_o in_o its_o spiritual_a figure_n xxvi_o gen._n xxvi_o the_o 26_o chap._n of_o genesis_n do_v far_a relate_v the_o history_n touch_v isaac_n how_o god_n do_v so_o very_o wonderful_o guide_v he_o and_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o his_o father_n abraham_n with_o he_o and_o preserve_v and_o bless_v he_o and_o his_o wife_n with_o he_o for_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n be_v now_o manifest_a in_o he_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n do_v now_o spring_v forth_o effectual_o in_o his_o purpose_n through_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n 2._o and_o on_o the_o contrary_a how_o the_o devil_n be_v a_o utter_a enrage_a enemy_n to_o this_o blessing_n and_o desire_v to_o sift_v and_o search_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o isaac_n and_o his_o wife_n rebecca_n in_o who_o as_o yet_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la lay_n in_o the_o earthly_a flesh_n through_o the_o lust_n of_o king_n abimilech_n 3._o and_o this_o again_o be_v a_o figure_n of_o adam_n in_o paradise_n and_o also_o of_o christ_n in_o the_o new_a regeneration_n show_v how_o adam_n go_v into_o king_n abimilech_n land_n that_o be_v into_o a_o strange_a kingdom_n viz._n into_o the_o four_o element_n where_o he_o have_v deny_v his_o wife_n viz._n the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o heavenly_a generatress_n in_o he_o in_o that_o he_o introduce_v his_o lust_n into_o the_o bestial_a property_n 4._o as_o here_o isaac_n do_v stand_v in_o fear_n of_o his_o life_n before_o king_n abimilech_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o wife_n even_o so_o adam_n in_o his_o strange_a lust_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o four_o element_n and_o the_o star_n do_v also_o stand_v in_o fear_n before_o the_o strange_a king_n viz._n before_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o deny_v his_o heavenly_a birth_n out_o of_o fear_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o give_v his_o eternal_a will_n to_o the_o king_n of_o this_o world_n that_o it_o may_v the_o better_a fare_n with_o he_o in_o his_o strange_a lust_n as_o isaac_n think_v to_o do_v with_o his_o wife_n who_o stand_v herewith_o in_o the_o figure_n of_o adam_n 5._o which_o figure_n the_o divine_a imagination_n do_v represent_v unto_o itself_o in_o isaac_n and_o set_v down_o withal_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n viz._n his_o promise_a truth_n how_o he_o will_v lead_v and_o guide_v the_o child_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o strange_a king_n viz._n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o preserve_v they_o before_o they_o they_o they_o before_o from_o the_o lust_n and_o desire_n of_o this_o king_n and_o will_v lay_v hold_n of_o this_o king_n with_o his_o power_n and_o change_v his_o lust_n and_o desire_n viz._n the_o lust_n of_o the_o star_n and_o four_o element_n into_o another_o will_n of_o the_o essential_a desire_n so_o that_o the_o sharp_a and_o severe_a might_n of_o the_o astrum_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v be_v change_v into_o a_o covenant_n of_o peace_n and_o do_v no_o hurt_n to_o the_o child_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o covenant_n but_o it_o shall_v serve_v they_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o blessing_n and_o fruit_n that_o they_o may_v grow_v great_o as_o here_o isaac_n with_o king_n abimilech_n stand_v surround_v in_o the_o mere_a blessing_n of_o god_n and_o his_o possession_n of_o good_n and_o cattle_n grow_v so_o great_a that_o king_n abimilech_n think_v he_o will_v be_v too_o potent_a and_o mighty_a for_o he_o and_o therefore_o command_v he_o to_o go_v out_o of_o his_o land_n 6._o which_o be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n that_o if_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a man_n do_v in_o divine_a power_n outgrow_a or_o overtop_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n than_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o outward_a nature_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n in_o the_o spirit_n the_o the_o the_o in_o spiritu_fw-la mundi_fw-la in_o the_o cosmick_a spirit_n spirit_n of_o the_o world_n be_v sore_o afraid_a and_o astonish_v at_o it_o for_o it_o see_v and_o feel_v its_o ruin_n and_o decrease_v and_o will_v fain_o preserve_v its_o own-hood_n and_o propriety_n in_o the_o outward_a life_n 7._o and_o then_o come_v the_o spiritual_a man_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o reprove_v king_n abimilech_n viz._n the_o outward_a life_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n for_o the_o well_n of_o water_n which_o the_o divine_a thought_n viz._n the_o servant_n of_o the_o new_a man_n have_v dig_v in_o the_o soul_n ground_n viz._n in_o the_o eternal_a centre_n because_o abimilech_n with_o his_o servant_n viz._n the_o evil_a earthly_a thought_n imagination_n and_o sense_n have_v fill_v they_o up_o with_o the_o vain_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n this_o set_v forth_o and_o represent_v the_o well_n of_o water_n which_o abraham_n servant_n viz._n abraham_n faith_n desire_v have_v dig_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n about_o which_o well_n abimilech_n servant_n viz._n the_o desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n have_v contend_v for_o and_o continual_o fill_v they_o up_o with_o earth_n which_o isaac_n servant_n do_v again_o open_v in_o the_o root_n of_o israel_n and_o at_o last_o dig_v up_o a_o well_o wherein_o they_o find_v of_o the_o live_a water_n and_o there_o they_o do_v pitch_v their_o tent_n which_o well_o signify_v christ_n for_o they_o call_v the_o place_n beer-shèba_a viz._n a_o open_n or_o a_o contrition_n which_o signifi_v the_o repentance_n break_v up_o or_o contrition_n of_o the_o earthly_a will_n in_o which_o repentance_n the_o water_n of_o life_n viz._n christ_n flow_v forth_o 8._o this_o whole_a 26_o chap._n of_o genesis_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o poor_a fall_v man_n in_o the_o corrupt_a kingdom_n of_o nature_n signify_v how_o he_o do_v swim_v therein_o and_o how_o the_o poor_a soul_n be_v toss_v too_o and_o fro_o therein_o and_o seek_v itself_o in_o outward_a thing_n and_o labour_n to_o advance_v its_o strength_n and_o power_n and_o yet_o find_v no_o where_o any_o abide_a place_n therein_o but_o wander_v from_o one_o thing_n into_o another_o and_o work_v now_o in_o this_o and_o then_o in_o that_o and_o soon_o in_o another_o and_o seek_v rest_n but_o find_v none_o until_o it_o come_v unto_o beer-sheba_a viz._n into_o humility_n before_o god_n and_o then_o the_o well_o of_o live_a water_n spring_v forth_o to_o it_o out_o of_o god_n covenant_n 9_o now_o although_o the_o word_n in_o this_o text_n of_o the_o 26_o chap._n do_v seem_v to_o treat_v only_o of_o external_a thing_n yet_o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n allude_v or_o play_v under_o the_o external_a history_n with_o a_o spiritual_a figure_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n and_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o begin_v and_o speak_v of_o a_o great_a famine_n which_o be_v come_v into_o the_o land_n for_o which_o distress-sake_n isaac_n go_v down_o to_o abimilech_n king_n of_o the_o philistine_n at_o gerar._n the_o inward_a spiritual_a figure_n be_v this_o 10._o when_o god_n have_v create_v adam_n he_o come_v into_o the_o famine_n viz._n into_o the_o temptation_n wherein_o the_o soul_n ought_v not_o to_o eat_v of_o the_o outward_a kingdom_n but_o of_o the_o inward_a but_o be_v it_o turn_v itself_o with_o its_o will_n into_o the_o outward_a kingdom_n it_o do_v live_v in_o the_o famine_n viz._n in_o the_o hunger_n after_o the_o outward_a world_n substance_n and_o therefore_o it_o turn_v itself_o unto_o abimilech_n king_n of_o the_o philistine_n at_o gerar_n that_o be_v to_o the_o corrupt_a kingdom_n in_o god_n anger_n viz._n to_o the_o heathenish_a king_n and_o be_v subject_a to_o it_o 11._o and_o then_o the_o lord_n appear_v unto_o it_o as_o here_o he_o do_v to_o isaac_n and_o say_v 26.2_o say_v say_v say_v gen_n 26.2_o go_v not_o into_o egypt_n that_o be_v thou_o poor_a deprave_a soul_n go_v not_o into_o the_o bestial_a lust_n but_o remain_v in_o the_o land_n which_o i_o shall_v tell_v thou_o of_o &_o be_v thou_o a_o stranger_n in_o this_o land_n that_o be_v remain_v in_o my_o covenant_n and_o be_v with_o the_o soul_n a_o stranger_n in_o this_o house_n of_o flesh_n wherein_o the_o soul_n be_v not_o at_o home_n 26.3_o home_n home_n home_n gen._n 26.3_o and_o â—o_o i_o will_v be_v with_o thou_o
master_n take_v nothing_o upon_o he_o and_o be_v well_o please_v with_o what_o joseph_n do_v for_o all_o be_v very_o please_v and_o right_a in_o his_o sight_n 69._o thus_o understand_v we_o here_o according_a to_o its_o precious_a worth_n when_o man_n be_v entire_o resign_v to_o god_n then_o be_v god_n his_o will_n and_o god_n take_v nothing_o upon_o he_o about_o what_o man_n do_v nothing_o be_v against_o he_o for_o god_n will_v do_v it_o in_o himself_o and_o all_o sin_n cease_v and_o although_o god_n will_v of_o anger_n stir_v in_o he_o and_o bring_v fire_n from_o heaven_n from_o the_o lord_n as_o be_v do_v by_o elias_n yet_o all_o be_v right_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o the_o party_n do_v it_o not_o but_o god_n through_o he_o he_o be_v the_o instrument_n through_o which_o god_n speak_v and_o act_v 70._o now_o as_o god_n in_o so_o much_o as_o he_o be_v god_n can_v will_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o else_o he_o be_v not_o god_n if_o he_o himself_o will_v 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god_n viz._n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n where_o nature_n be_v without_o the_o divine_a substance_n of_o the_o good_a power_n of_o god_n and_o the_o ear_n the_o the_o the_o 7_o blast_a ear_n seven_o thick_a fat_a and_o full_a ear_n and_o also_o the_o ear_n the_o the_o the_o 7_o full_a ear_n seven_o dry_a blast_a ear_n signify_v the_o same_o also_o 12._o but_o that_o this_o dream_n appear_v twofold_a to_o pharaoh_n it_o signify_v in_o this_o figure_n first_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n in_o its_o seven_o property_n what_o god_n will_v show_v thereby_o second_o as_o to_o the_o second_o appearance_n it_o signify_v the_o humane_a ground_n which_o in_o its_o substance_n have_v its_o creature_o original_a out_o of_o the_o seven_o property_n moreover_o it_o denote_v the_o twofold_a man_n according_a to_o the_o outward_a body_n and_o the_o outward_a spirit_n and_o then_o according_a to_o the_o inward_a soulish_n or_o animal_n spirit_n and_o according_a 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out_o of_o the_o dungeon_n and_o he_o be_v shave_v and_o put_v on_o other_o garment_n and_o come_v into_o pharaoh_n then_o say_v pharaoh_n to_o he_o i_o have_v dream_v a_o dream_n and_o there_o be_v none_o that_o can_v interpret_v it_o but_o i_o have_v hear_v of_o thou_o that_o when_o thou_o hear_v a_o dream_n thou_o can_v interpret_v it_o and_o joseph_n answer_v pharaoh_n and_o say_v that_o be_v not_o power_n not_o not_o not_o in_o my_o power_n of_o i_o yet_o god_n will_v prophesy_v good_a to_o pharooh_o and_o pharaoh_n relate_v his_o dream_n to_o he_o 22._o this_o figure_n that_o joseph_n put_v on_o other_o garment_n and_o be_v shave_v when_o he_o be_v to_o enter_v in_o before_o pharaoh_n signify_v this_o to_o we_o that_o god_n at_o present_a have_v put_v off_o the_o garment_n of_o his_o misery_n and_o have_v now_o put_v on_o he_o the_o garment_n of_o wisdom_n and_o will_v have_v he_o now_o in_o another_o place_n than_o he_o be_v in_o before_o and_o set_v he_o before_o pharaoh_n 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into_o the_o figure_n of_o nature_n and_o then_o he_o be_v a_o right_n true_a divine_a magus_n and_o may_v master_v the_o inward_a ground_n with_o divine_a power_n and_o virtue_n and_o bring_v nature_n into_o a_o representation_n a_o a_o a_o type_n or_o representation_n figure_n he_o that_o practise_v otherwise_o herein_o he_o be_v a_o false_a and_o wicked_a magus_n as_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o witch_n be_v 25._o and_o it_o be_v no_o way_n to_o be_v think_v as_o if_o a_o christian_a ought_v not_o to_o dare_v to_o meddle_v with_o the_o ground_n of_o nature_n but_o that_o he_o must_v be_v a_o clod_n and_o dumb_a image_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o skill_n of_o the_o secret_a mystery_n of_o nature_n as_o babel_n say_v man_n ought_v not_o to_o dare_v to_o search_v and_o know_v it_o
6._o but_o it_o have_v more_o respect_n to_o the_o covenant_n that_o the_o child_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o their_o adamicall_a nature_n will_v be_v a_o near_a cohabitation_n in_o hope_n and_o that_o the_o outward_a man_n will_v not_o apprehend_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n but_o will_v be_v a_o near_a co-habitation_n with_o it_o where_o christ_n shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o inward_a ground_n viz._n in_o the_o spiritual_a world_n and_o adam_n in_o this_o life_n this_o this_o this_o world_n or_o outward_a life_n time_n of_o the_o life_n and_o yet_o be_v a_o co-habitation_n 7._o for_o as_o the_o spirit_n have_v by_o judah_n declare_v christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n so_o now_o here_o he_o declare_v that_o the_o outward_a man_n will_v not_o be_v christ_n but_o be_v a_o co-habitation_n of_o christ_n christ_n will_v possess_v the_o inward_a ground_n as_o he_o also_o say_v my_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n therefore_o the_o outward_a mortal_a man_n shall_v not_o say_v of_o itself_o i_o be_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v only_o a_o co-habitation_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o outward_a world_n be_v only_o a_o co_n habitation_n or_o near_a neighbourhood_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o inward_a spiritual_a world_n hide_v in_o the_o outward_a visible_a world_n as_o the_o day_n be_v hide_v in_o the_o night_n and_o yet_o they_o dwell_v one_o by_z near_o and_o with_o the_o other_o vi_o the_o testament_n of_o issachar_n 8._o 15._o 8._o 8._o 8._o gen._n 49_o 14_o 15._o issachar_n be_v a_o strong_a bone_a ass_n and_o he_o lodge_v in_o valley_n between_o the_o border_n or_o hill_n of_o the_o country_n and_o he_o see_v rest_n that_o it_o be_v good_a and_o the_o land_n that_o it_o be_v pleasant_a and_o fruitful_a but_o he_o have_v bow_v his_o shoulder_n to_o bear_v and_o be_v become_v a_o tribute_n servant_n in_o this_o testament_n of_o issachar_n the_o spirit_n point_v first_o at_o the_o outward_a figure_n of_o this_o tribe_n or_o stock_n show_v where_o they_o shall_v dwell_v viz._n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o land_n in_o good_a ease_n and_o rest_v but_o yet_o be_v tributary_n but_o the_o powerful_a figure_n look_v upon_o the_o inward_a ground_n viz._n upon_o the_o humane_a nature_n 9_o for_o when_o 30.18_o when_o when_o when_o gen._n 30.18_o lea_n bear_v issachar_n she_o say_v god_n have_v reward_v i_o in_o that_o i_o give_v my_o maid_n to_o my_o husband_n and_o she_o call_v he_o issachar_n that_o be_v a_o divine_a wage_n or_o reward_n for_o she_o have_v give_v rachel_n her_o son_n mandrake_n that_o she_o suffer_v jacob_n to_o sleep_v with_o she_o this_o night_n upon_o which_o she_o conceive_v this_o son_n therefore_o she_o call_v he_o a_o recompense_n from_o god_n 10._o but_o the_o spirit_n say_v in_o this_o figure_n he_o will_v be_v a_o bone_a strong_a ass_n and_o lodge_v between_o the_o border_n which_o outward_o in_o its_o habitation_n be_v just_a so_o but_o in_o the_o inward_a figure_n he_o say_v the_o man_n which_o be_v obtain_v from_o god_n by_o prayer_n be_v indeed_o a_o gift_n and_o wage_n but_o his_o adamicall_a nature_n be_v only_o a_o bone_a strong_a ass_n for_o the_o burden_n who_o bear_v the_o adamicall_a sack_n but_o he_o dwell_v with_o his_o mind_n between_o the_o border_n viz._n between_o god_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n his_o mind_n press_v into_o the_o border_n of_o god_n and_o the_o body_n dwell_v in_o the_o world_n 11._o therefore_o the_o mind_n must_v be_v as_o a_o bone_a servile_a slavish_a ass_n which_o though_o it_o sit_v at_o ease_n and_o rest_n in_o a_o good_a habitation_n in_o the_o border_n of_o god_n yet_o it_o must_v bear_v the_o burden_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n in_o the_o earthly_a sack_n and_o there_o be_v no_o buy_v it_o off_o with_o the_o mandrake_n before_o the_o death_n of_o the_o earthly_a man_n also_o no_o pray_n to_o god_n for_o it_o avayl_v that_o thereby_o the_o bone_a strong_a ass_n may_v come_v to_o divine_a liberty_n it_o must_v remain_v a_o ass_n till_o christ_n in_o himself_o bring_v it_o into_o the_o eternal_a rest_n the_o adamicall_a hurt_n and_o loss_n be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o ass_n must_v leave_v the_o sack_n in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n else_o he_o will_v not_o be_v rid_v of_o it_o 12._o but_o he_o add_v the_o cause_n why_o he_o must_v remain_v a_o bone_a strong_a ass_n for_o he_o say_v he_o see_v the_o rest_n that_o it_o be_v good_a and_o the_o land_n that_o it_o be_v pleasant_a that_o be_v that_o the_o mind_n will_v always_o desire_v to_o rest_v in_o the_o lust_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o will_v desire_v to_o take_v care_n of_o the_o earthly_a lust_n and_o in_o that_o regard_n the_o mind_n must_v be_v a_o servile_a ass_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o so_o seperate_v the_o natural_a adamicall_a man_n from_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o covenant_n viz._n from_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n so_o that_o the_o natural_a adamicall_a man_n in_o its_o inbred_a nature_n be_v but_o this_o ass_n with_o the_o sack_n till_o christ_n possess_v his_o kingdom_n in_o he_o no_o covenant_n or_o pray_v avail_v but_o that_o adam_n must_v in_o this_o world_n remain_v a_o ass_n till_o the_o sack_n be_v go_v and_o then_o he_o be_v call_v a_o new_a child_n in_o christ_n which_o new_a child_n in_o this_o life_n be_v the_o inward_a ground_n but_o the_o bone_a strong_a ass_n be_v the_o new_a child_n instrument_n upon_o which_o the_o sack_n be_v carry_v for_o the_o servility_n of_o god_n anger_n continue_v so_o long_o as_o the_o sack_n last_v vii_o the_o testament_n of_o dan._n 13._o 18._o 13._o 13._o 13._o gen._n 49.16_o 17_o 18._o dan_fw-mi will_v be_v a_o judge_n among_o his_o people_n as_o any_o other_o generation_n in_o israel_n dan_o will_v be_v a_o serpent_n in_o the_o way_n and_o a_o adder_n on_o the_o path_n and_o will_v bite_v the_o horse_n in_o the_o heel_n that_o his_o rider_n shall_v fall_v back_o o_o lord_n i_o wait_v for_o thy_o salvation_n this_o be_v a_o powerful_a figure_n of_o the_o outward_a power_n and_o authority_n of_o humane_a officer_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o be_v so_o strong_o prefigure_v that_o it_o be_v terrible_a to_o read_v if_o a_o man_n right_o discern_v the_o figure_n and_o yet_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n it_o stand_v in_o its_o own_o proper_a figure_n thus_o the_o spirit_n say_v dan_o will_v be_v a_o judge_n among_o his_o people_n as_o one_o of_o the_o generation_n or_o tribe_n in_o israel_n in_o the_o figure_n it_o stand_v thus_o 14._o dan_fw-mi stand_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o all_o outward_a officer_n from_o those_o of_o high_a authority_n and_o power_n even_o to_o the_o employment_n the_o the_o the_o order_v of_o a_o man_n own_o private_a affair_n or_o employment_n government_n of_o the_o humane_a life_n itself_o therefore_o the_o spirit_n faith_n of_o he_o he_o shall_v be_v in_o his_o own_o might_n and_o power_n as_o one_o man_n be_v to_o another_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n he_o be_v not_o esteem_v great_a in_o his_o own_o nature_n then_o a_o servant_n or_o minister_n for_o he_o serve_v god_n in_o his_o office_n as_o another_o servant_n do_v his_o lord_n and_o master_n the_o office_n be_v god_n wherein_o he_o sit_v as_o a_o judge_n the_o office_n be_v the_o authority_n and_o power_n and_o he_o himself_o be_v before_o god_n as_o another_o man._n 15._o but_o the_o spirit_n say_v dan_o will_v be_v a_o serpent_n on_o the_o way_n and_o a_o adder_n on_o the_o path_n that_o be_v this_o judge_n in_o god_n office_n will_v draw_v poison_n out_o of_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n viz._n self-will_n and_o say_v of_o himself_o the_o authority_n be_v i_o the_o office_n be_v i_o that_o be_v call_v on_o the_o way_n for_o the_o way_n which_o they_o shall_v go_v be_v god_n viz._n true_a righteousness_n then_o say_v dan_n that_o land_n and_o country_n this_o city_n that_o village_n those_o good_n that_o money_n be_v i_o it_o be_v my_o own_o i_o will_v use_v it_o to_o my_o own_o profit_n advantage_n and_o honour_n and_o live_v in_o this_o office_n as_o i_o will_n 16._o and_o this_o very_a selfehood_n be_v the_o serpent_n and_o venomous_a adder_n on_o the_o way_n for_o it_o walk_v very_o dangerous_a step_n upon_o the_o path_n of_o righteousness_n it_o turn_v righteousness_n into_o selfehood_n to_o do_v what_o it_o will_v it_o say_v i_o be_o a_o lord_n the_o city_n land_n and_o country_n the_o village_n or_o authority_n and_o power_n be_v i_o i_o may_v do_v with_o the_o people_n what_o i_o will_v they_o be_v i_o and_o so_o suck_v poison_n out_o of_o god_n office_n of_o a_o judge_n and_o thereby_o afflict_v the_o miserable_a and_o
nigh_o unto_o any_o thing_n he_o be_v through_o all_o and_o in_o all_o his_o birth_n be_v every_o where_o and_o without_o and_o beside_o he_o there_o be_v nothing_o else_o he_o be_v time_n and_o eternity_n bysse_n and_o abyss_n and_o yet_o nothing_o comprehend_v he_o save_v the_o true_a understanding_n which_o be_v god_n himself_o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o word_n or_o heart_n of_o god_n this_o be_v now_o what_o saint_n john_n say_v chap._n 1._o in_o the_o beginning_n be_v the_o word_n and_o the_o word_n be_v with_o god_n and_o god_n be_v the_o word_n the_o same_o be_v in_o the_o begin_n with_o god_n the_o word_n the._n word_n word_n word_n in_o signify_v in_o the._n in_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o abyss_n beginning_n abyss_n abyss_n abyss_n aâ—fang_n beginning_n beginning_n be_v the_o conception_n or_o apprehension_n of_o the_o will_n where_o it_o conceive_v and_o bring_v itself_o into_o a_o eternal_a beginning_n the_o nature_n the_o the_o the_o wort_n signify_v the_o word_n which_o 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the_o word_n of_o the_o life-circle_n 5._o now_o then_o behold_v thyself_o and_o consider_v what_o thou_o be_v view_v what_o the_o outward_a world_n be_v with_o its_o dominion_n and_o thou_o shall_v find_v that_o thou_o with_o thy_o outward_a spirit_n and_o be_v be_v the_o outward_a will_v thou_o be_v a_o little_a world_n out_o of_o the_o great_a world_n thy_o outward_a light_n be_v a_o chaos_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n else_o thou_o can_v not_o see_v sun_n see_v see_v see_v or_o receive_v light_n from_o the_o sun_n by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n the_o star_n give_v the_o essence_n of_o distinction_n in_o the_o intellective_a sight_n thy_o body_n be_v fire_n air_n water_n earth_n therein_o also_o lie_v the_o metaline_a property_n for_o of_o whatsoever_o the_o sun_n with_o the_o star_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o that_o the_o earth_n with_o the_o other_o element_n be_v a_o body_n a_o a_o a_o essence_n substance_n or_o body_n be_v a_o coagulate_v power_n what_o the_o superior_a be_v be_v that_o be_v also_o the_o inferior_a and_o all_o the_o creature_n of_o this_o world_n be_v the_o same_o 6._o when_o i_o take_v up_o a_o stone_n or_o clod_n of_o earth_n and_o look_n upon_o it_o then_o i_o see_v that_o which_o be_v above_o and_o that_o which_o be_v below_o yea_o the_o whole_a world_n therein_o only_o that_o in_o each_o thing_n one_o property_n happen_v to_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o manifest_a according_a to_o which_o it_o be_v name_v all_o the_o other_o property_n be_v joint_o therein_o only_o in_o distinct_a degree_n and_o centre_n and_o yet_o all_o the_o degree_n and_o centre_n be_v but_o one_o only_a centre_n there_o be_v but_o one_o only_a root_n whence_o â—ll_a thing_n proceed_v it_o only_o severize_v itself_o in_o the_o compaction_n where_o it_o be_v coagulate_v its_o original_n be_v as_o a_o smoke_n or_o vaprous_a breath_n from_o the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o express_v word_n which_o stand_v in_o all_o place_n in_o the_o re-expressing_a that_o be_v in_o the_o re-breathing_a or_o echo_v forth_o a_o likeness_n according_a to_o itself_o a_o essence_n according_a to_o the_o spirit_n 7._o but_o now_o we_o can_v say_v that_o the_o outward_a world_n be_v god_n or_o the_o speak_a word_n which_o in_o itself_o be_v devoid_a of_o such_o essence_n or_o likewise_o that_o the_o outward_a man_n be_v god_n but_o it_o be_v all_o only_a the_o express_a word_n which_o have_v so_o coagulate_v itself_o in_o its_o re-conception_n to_o its_o own_o expression_n and_o do_v still_o continual_o coagulate_v itself_o with_o the_o 4_o element_n through_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o desire_n viz._n of_o the_o star_n and_o bring_v itself_o into_o such_o a_o motion_n and_o life_n in_o the_o mode_n and_o manner_n as_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n make_v a_o mystery_n which_o be_v spiritual_a in_o itself_o which_o mystery_n i_o call_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n where_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n bring_v itself_o into_o a_o generation_n and_o also_o make_v such_o a_o spiritual_a world_n in_o itself_o as_o we_o have_v material_o in_o the_o express_v word_n 8._o for_o i_o say_v the_o inward_a world_n be_v the_o heaven_n wherein_o god_n dwell_v and_o the_o outward_a world_n be_v express_v out_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o have_v only_o another_o begin_n then_o the_o inward_a but_o yet_o out_o of_o the_o inward_a it_o be_v express_v from_o the_o inward_a through_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n and_o close_v into_o a_o beginning_n and_o end_n 9_o and_o the_o inward_a world_n stand_v in_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n the_o eternal_a word_n have_v speak_v it_o through_o the_o wisdom_n out_o of_o its_o own_o power_n colour_n and_o virtue_n into_o a_o essence_n as_o a_o great_a mystery_n from_o eternity_n which_o essence_n also_o be_v only_o as_o a_o spiration_n from_o the_o word_n in_o the_o wisdom_n which_o have_v its_o re-conception_n to_o generation_n in_o itself_o and_o with_o the_o conception_n do_v likewise_o coagulate_v itself_o and_o introduce_v itself_o into_o form_n after_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o generation_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n as_o the_o power_n colour_n and_o virtue_n do_v generate_v themselves_o in_o the_o word_n through_o the_o wisdom_n or_o as_o i_o may_v say_v out_o of_o the_o wisdom_n in_o the_o word_n 10._o therefore_o there_o be_v nothing_o nigh_o unto_o or_o a_o far_o off_o from_o god_n one_o world_n be_v in_o the_o other_o and_o all_o be_v only_a one_o but_o one_o be_v spiritual_a the_o other_o corporeal_a as_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v in_o each_o other_o and_o also_o time_n and_o eternity_n be_v but_o one_o thing_n yet_o in_o distinct_a beginning_n the_o spiritual_a world_n in_o the_o internal_a
the_o cold_a stiffneth_n and_o freeze_v the_o water_n thus_o the_o astringency_n be_v a_o mere_a raw_a coldness_n and_o the_o compunction_n viz._n the_o attraction_n be_v yet_o bring_v forth_o with_o the_o impression_n or_o close_o constringent_a desire_n 11._o it_o be_v even_o here_o as_o father_n and_o son_n the_o father_n will_v be_v still_o and_o hard_o and_o the_o compunction_n viz._n his_o son_n stir_v in_o the_o father_n and_o cause_v unquietness_n and_o this_o the_o father_n viz._n the_o astringency_n can_v endure_v and_o therefore_o he_o attract_v the_o more_o eager_o and_o earnest_o in_o the_o desire_n to_o hold_v refrain_v and_o keep_v under_o the_o disobedient_a son_n whereby_o the_o son_n grow_v only_o more_o strong_a in_o the_o sting_v the_o the_o the_o or_o sting_v compunction_n and_o this_o be_v the_o true_a ground_n and_o cause_n of_o sense_n which_o in_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la be_v the_o eternal_a beginning_n of_o the_o manifestation_n the_o the_o the_o or_o manifestation_n motion_n of_o the_o power_n colour_n and_o virtue_n and_o of_o the_o divine_a kingdom_n of_o joy_n and_o in_o the_o dark_a desire_n it_o be_v the_o original_a of_o enmity_n pain_n and_o torment_n and_o the_o eternal_a original_a of_o god_n anger_n and_o all_o unquietness_n and_o contrariety_n or_o antipathy_n 12._o mars_n 12._o 12._o 12._o mars_n the_o three_o property_n be_v the_o distress_n the_o the_o the_o contrition_n or_o distress_n anguish_n or_o source_n or_o rise_a spring_n which_o the_o two_o first_o property_n make_v when_o the_o compunction_n viz._n the_o stir_a strive_v and_o move_v with_o rage_n in_o the_o hardness_n or_o impression_n and_o bruise_v the_o hardness_n then_o in_o the_o brokennesse_n the_o the_o the_o brokennesse_n contrition_n of_o the_o hardness_n the_o first_o sense_n of_o feeling_n do_v arise_v and_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o the_o essence_n for_o first_o it_o be_v the_o severation_n whereby_o each_o power_n become_v distinct_a become_v become_v become_v feel_v oâ—_n distinct_a sensible_a and_o severable_a in_o itself_o in_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o power_n it_o be_v the_o original_a of_o distinction_n or_o different_a variety_n whereby_o the_o power_n be_v mutual_o manifest_a each_o in_o itself_o also_o the_o original_a of_o the_o thought_n and_o mind_n 13._o for_o the_o eternal_a mind_n be_v the_o all-essentiall_a power_n of_o the_o deity_n but_o the_o sense_n arise_v through_o nature_n with_o the_o motion_n in_o the_o division_n of_o the_o power_n where_o each_o power_n do_v perceive_v and_o feel_v itself_o in_o itself_o it_o be_v also_o the_o original_a of_o taste_n and_o smell_v when_o the_o perceivance_n of_o the_o power_n in_o the_o distinction_n have_v mutual_a intercourse_n and_o entrance_n into_o each_o other_o then_o they_o feel_v taste_n smell_v hear_v and_o see_v one_o another_o and_o herein_o arise_v the_o source_n of_o life_n which_o can_v not_o be_v in_o the_o liberty_n in_o the_o stillnesse_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n therefore_o the_o divine_a understanding_n bring_v itself_o into_o spiritual_a property_n that_o it_o may_v be_v manifest_a to_o itself_o and_o be_v a_o work_a life_n 14._o now_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o the_o anguish_n in_o its_o own_o generation_n and_o peculiar_a property_n for_o like_a as_o there_o be_v a_o mind_n viz._n a_o understanding_n in_o the_o liberty_n in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n so_o likewise_o the_o first_o will_n to_o the_o desire_n bring_v itself_o in_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o darkness_n into_o a_o mind_n which_o mind_n be_v the_o anguish_n source_n viz._n a_o sulphurous_a source_n and_o yet_o here_o the_o spirit_n be_v only_o to_o be_v understand_v 15._o the_o anguish-source_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v the_o astringent_a desire_n conceive_v itself_o and_o contract_v and_o and_o and_o contract_v draw_v itself_o into_o itself_o and_o make_v itself_o full_a hard_a and_o rough_a now_o the_o attraction_n be_v a_o enemy_n of_o the_o hardness_n the_o hardness_n be_v retentive_a the_o attraction_n be_v fugitive_n the_o one_o will_v into_o itself_o and_o the_o other_o will_v out_o of_o itself_o but_o be_v they_o can_v sever_v and_o part_v asunder_o one_o from_o the_o other_o they_o remain_v in_o each_o other_o as_o a_o roll_v wheel_n the_o one_o will_v ascend_v the_o other_o descend_v 16._o for_o the_o hardness_n cause_v substance_n and_o weight_n and_o the_o compunction_n give_v spirit_n and_o the_o fly_v the_o the_o the_o 〈◊〉_d fly_v active_a life_n these_o both_o mutual_o circulate_a in_o themselves_o and_o out_o of_o themselves_o and_o yet_o can_v go_v any_o whither_o part_v what_o the_o desire_n viz._n the_o magnet_n make_v hard_a that_o the_o attraction_n do_v again_o break_v in_o piece_n and_o it_o be_v the_o great_a unquietness_n in_o itself_o like_o a_o rage_a madness_n and_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o horrible_a anguish_n and_o yet_o no_o right_a feel_n be_v understand_v be_v be_v be_v or_o to_o be_v understand_v perceive_v until_o the_o fire_n or_o the_o enkindle_n of_o the_o fire_n in_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o four_o form_n wherein_o the_o manifestation_n of_o each_o life_n appear_v and_o i_o leave_v it_o to_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o true_a understanding_n searcher_n of_o nature_n what_o this_o be_v or_o mean_v let_v he_o search_v and_o bethink_v himself_o he_o shall_v find_v it_o in_o his_o own_o natural_a and_o paternal_a knowledge_n 17._o the_o anguish_n make_v the_o sulphurous_a spirit_n and_o the_o compunction_n make_v the_o mercury_n viz._n the_o worke-master_n of_o nature_n he_o be_v the_o life_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o astringent_a desire_n make_v the_o keen_a salt-spirit_n and_o yet_o all_o three_o be_v only_o one_o but_o they_o divide_v themselves_o into_o three_o form_n which_o be_v call_v sulphur_n mercurius_n sal_fw-la these_o three_o property_n do_v impress_v the_o free_a lubet_fw-la into_o they_o that_o it_o also_o give_v a_o material_a essentiality_n which_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o these_o three_o form_n viz._n their_o life_n and_o joy_n which_o do_v mollify_v meeken_fw-ge and_o allay_v their_o wrathfulness_n and_o this_o no_o rational_a man_n can_v deny_v there_o be_v a_o salt_n brimstone_n and_o oil_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o mercurius_n viz_o the_o poyson-life_n the_o the_o the_o or_o poyson-life_n vital_a venom_n make_v the_o essence_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o so_o the_o abyss_n bring_v itself_o into_o bysse_n and_o nature_n 18._o sol._n 18._o 18._o 18._o sol._n the_o four_o form_n of_o nature_n be_v the_o enkindle_n of_o the_o fire_n where_o the_o understanding_n the_o the_o the_o feel_v and_o understanding_n sensitive_a and_o intellective_a life_n do_v first_o arise_v and_o the_o hide_a god_n manife_v himself_o for_o without_o nature_n he_o be_v hide_v unto_o all_o creature_n but_o in_o the_o eternal_a and_o temporal_a nature_n he_o be_v perceive_v and_o manifest_a 19_o and_o this_o manifestation_n be_v first_o pass_v first_o first_o first_o or_o bring_v to_o pass_v effect_v by_o the_o awaken_n of_o the_o power_n viz._n by_o the_o three_o abovementioned_a property_n sulphur_n mercurius_n and_o sal_fw-la and_o therein_o the_o oil_n in_o which_o the_o life_n have_v its_o vital_a be_v and_o beauty_n shine_v beauty_n beauty_n beauty_n text_n burn_v and_o shine_v life_n and_o lustre_n the_o true_a life_n be_v first_o manifest_v in_o the_o four_o form_n viz._n in_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n in_o the_o fire_n the_o natural_a and_o in_o the_o light_a the_o oily_a spiritual_a and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_a the_o divine_a intellectual_a or_o understand_a life_n be_v manifest_a 20._o reader_n attend_v and_o mark_v aright_o i_o understand_v here_o with_o the_o description_n of_o nature_n the_o eternal_a nor_o the_o temporal_a nature_n i_o only_o show_v thou_o the_o temporal_a nature_n thereby_o for_o it_o be_v express_v or_o speak_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o eternal_a and_o therefore_o do_v not_o foist_v in_o or_o allege_v calf_n cow_n or_o ox_n as_o it_o be_v the_o course_n of_o irrational_a reason_n in_o babel_n to_o do_v 21._o first_o know_v this_o that_o the_o divine_a understanding_n do_v therefore_o introduce_v itself_o into_o fire_n that_o its_o eternal_a lubet_fw-la may_v be_v majestaticall_a and_o light_n and_o and_o and_o or_o a_o light_n lustrous_a for_o the_o divine_a understanding_n receive_v no_o source_n into_o itself_o it_o also_o need_v none_o to_o its_o own_o be_v note_n note_n for_o the_o all_o need_v not_o the_o something_o the_o something_o be_v only_o the_o play_n of_o the_o all_o wherewith_o the_o all_o do_v melodize_v and_o play_v and_o that_o the_o totall_n or_o all_o may_v be_v manifest_a unto_o itself_o it_o introduce_v its_o will_n into_o property_n thus_o we_o as_o a_o creature_n will_v write_v of_o the_o property_n viz._n of_o the_o manifest_a god_n how_o the_o all_o viz._n the_o immense_a abyssall_n
sunder_n itself_o into_o property_n both_o spiritual_o and_o substantial_o as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o this_o world_n whence_o also_o the_o manifold_a salt_n do_v arise_v which_o with_o the_o creation_n come_v to_o be_v such_o matter_n which_o in_o the_o eternity_n be_v only_o a_o spiritual_a essence_n but_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o time_n become_v gross_a and_o hard_a 11._o also_o the_o manifold_a spirit_n both_o good_a and_o evil_a do_v original_o spring_v from_o this_o eternal_a root_n and_o likewise_o the_o manifold_a star_n with_o the_o four_o element_n and_o all_o whatsoever_o live_v and_o move_v but_o the_o separation_n in_o itself_o be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v when_o the_o blaze_n arise_v than_o out_o of_o the_o fire_n proceed_v the_o severation_n the_o fire-flagrat_a be_v consume_v it_o apprehend_v the_o conceive_a essence_n both_o in_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la and_o in_o the_o austere_a impression_n and_o consume_v it_o in_o a_o twinkle_n of_o a_o eye_n for_o here_o the_o eternal_a will_n which_o be_v a_o abyss_n become_v manifest_a in_o the_o fire_n no_o essence_n can_v subsist_v before_o it_o it_o devour_v all_o into_o it_o be_v nothing_o 12._o and_o here_o be_v the_o original_a of_o the_o eternal_a death_n or_o devoration_n and_o in_o this_o devoration_n be_v the_o high_a arcanum_n or_o secret_a for_o the_o true_a essential_a lively_a spirit_n and_o understanding_n proceed_v out_o of_o this_o devoration_n and_o make_v another_o beginning_n for_o the_o first_o beginning_n be_v god_n who_o introduce_v himself_o from_o the_o abyss_n into_o bysse_n to_o his_o own_o contemplation_n but_o this_o beginning_n which_o proceed_v again_o out_o of_o the_o devoration_n be_v a_o spiritual_a beginning_n and_o make_v three_o world_n namely_o 1._o the_o dark_a fire-world_n in_o heat_n and_o cold_a a_o rawness_n whole_o austere_a devoid_a of_o essence_n 2._o the_o other_o world_n be_v the_o spiritual_a light_n or_o angelical_a world_n 3_o and_o the_o three_o begin_v with_o the_o begin_n of_o time_n when_o god_n move_v both_o the_o inward_a world_n he_o thence_o bring_v forth_o and_o create_v this_o outward_a visible_a world_n into_o a_o form_n of_o time_n 13._o now_o the_o separation_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o devoration_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v the_o power_n which_o the_o first_o impression_n make_v essential_a be_v in_o the_o fire_n reduce_v into_o a_o spirituallnesse_n viz_o 1._o from_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la proceed_v forth_o a_o spiritual_a mysterium_fw-la which_o be_v as_o to_o the_o deity_n viz._n the_o eternal_a understanding_n spiritual_a and_o it_o be_v the_o angelical_a light_n and_o life_n and_o also_o the_o real_a humane_a life_n and_o so_o of_o all_o whatsoever_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o for_o they_o be_v power_n of_o god_n therefore_o the_o angel_n bear_v in_o they_o the_o great_a name_n of_o god_n and_o likewise_o all_o true_a man_n who_o have_v the_o divine_a power_n 14._o from_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la there_o proceed_v forth_o in_o the_o fire_n a_o oily_a power_n which_o be_v the_o body_n or_o essence_n of_o the_o understanding_n therein_o the_o fire_n burn_v and_o thence_o the_o shine_a lustre_n or_o glance_n arise_v three_o from_o the_o understanding_n and_o spiritual_a oil_n there_o proceed_v forth_o a_o move_a lubet_fw-la like_o a_o element_n and_o it_o be_v also_o the_o divine_a element_n 15._o four_o out_o of_o the_o element_n there_o proceed_v forth_o a_o watery_a property_n and_o yet_o it_o iâ—_n only_o to_o be_v understand_v spiritual_o this_o be_v the_o water_n of_o which_o christ_n say_v he_o will_v give_v we_o to_o drink_v and_o whosoever_o shall_v drink_v thereof_o it_o shall_v spring_v up_o in_o he_o to_o a_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a life_n it_o be_v the_o water_n above_o the_o firmament_n of_o which_o moses_n speak_v that_o god_n have_v separate_v from_o the_o external_a water_n under_o the_o firmament_n this_o watery_a and_o elemental_a property_n proceed_v from_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la which_o be_v consume_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o understanding_n which_o have_v now_o manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o fire_n do_v express_v these_o power_n from_o itself_o as_o a_o live_n and_o move_a essence_n and_o herein_o the_o angelical_a world_n be_v understand_v 16._o in_o the_o separation_n which_o be_v from_o the_o dark_a property_n there_o proceed_v forth_o through_o the_o speak_a word_n in_o the_o separation_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o astringent_a harsh_a impression_n 1._o a_o hellish_a thirsty_a wrathful_a source_n be_v as_o another_o principle_n or_o beginning_n of_o another_o property_n which_o source_n be_v whole_o rough_a like_o the_o cold_a or_o hard_a stone_n a_o mind_n which_o be_v horrible_a like_a to_o the_o fire-blaze_n 2_o lie_n there_o proceed_v forth_o from_o this_o fiâ—ry_a spirit_n from_o the_o darkness_n a_o oil_n which_o be_v of_o a_o poisonful_a property_n for_o it_o be_v the_o evil_a mercurius_n arise_v from_o the_o compunction_n in_o the_o anxious_a astringency_n 17._o 3_o lie_n the_o anguish_n likewise_o make_v a_o move_a mind_n like_o the_o element_n but_o altogether_o in_o a_o exceed_a wrathful_a very_a pierce_a property_n in_o which_o the_o great_a fire_n may_v and_o will_n in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n or_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n arise_v which_o lucifer_n desire_v to_o be_v and_o to_o rule_v therein_o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v a_o devil_n that_o be_v one_o spew_v out_o of_o the_o love-fire_n into_o the_o dark_a fire_n 4_o lie_n there_o proceed_v forth_o also_o from_o the_o wrathful_a property_n through_o the_o devoration_n in_o the_o fire_n viz._n from_o the_o first_o dark_a impression_n a_o watery_a property_n but_o it_o be_v much_o rather_o a_o poisonful_a source_n in_o which_o the_o burn_v the_o the_o the_o text_n the_o daâ—k_a life_n burn_v life_n of_o darkness_n consist_v 18._o but_o my_o writing_n here_o of_o the_o oil_n and_o water_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v in_o the_o enkindle_n of_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o flagrat_fw-la both_o in_o the_o flagrat_fw-la of_o joy_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la and_o in_o the_o flagrat_fw-la of_o the_o wrathfullnesse_n in_o the_o impression_n of_o the_o dark_a spiritual_a ens_fw-la the_o essence_n which_o the_o first_o desire_n have_v coagulate_v or_o amass_v be_v consume_v in_o the_o fire-flagrat_a that_o be_v it_o do_v as_o it_o be_v dye_n to_o it_o self-good_n and_o be_v take_v into_o the_o only_a spirit_n which_o here_o have_v manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o wrathfulness_n and_o in_o the_o light-fire_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n which_o spirit_n do_v now_o re-expresse_a it_o or_o breathe_v it_o forth_o again_o out_o of_o itself_o as_o two_o spiritual_a world_n 19_o understand_v it_o aright_o there_o proceed_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o fiery_a property_n in_o the_o spiration_n the_o vital_a source_n which_o according_a to_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la be_v holy_a and_o joyful_a and_o according_a to_o the_o darkness_n painful_a and_o wrathful_a the_o wrathfullnesse_n and_o painful_a source_n be_v the_o root_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o joy_n be_v the_o root_n of_o the_o enmity_n of_o the_o dark_a wrathfullnesse_n so_o that_o there_o be_v a_o contrarium_fw-la whereby_o the_o good_a be_v make_v manifest_a and_o know_v that_o it_o be_v good_a 20._o and_o the_o mortify_v essence_n in_o the_o fire_n which_o the_o first_o desire_n in_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la have_v coagulate_v and_o make_v dark_a proceed_v forth_o through_o the_o fires-mortification_n as_o a_o spiritual_a oil_n which_o be_v the_o property_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n and_o from_o the_o mortification_n there_o proceed_v a_o water_n viz._n a_o mortify_a senseless_a essence_n be_v a_o house_n of_o the_o oil_n wherein_o the_o fire-source_n or_o spirit_n have_v its_o vital_a region_n which_o oil_n be_v the_o food_n of_o the_o fire_n source_n which_o it_o draw_v again_o into_o itself_o and_o devour_v and_o thereby_o allay_v the_o fire-source_n and_o introduce_v it_o into_o the_o great_a meekness_n in_o which_o the_o life_n of_o the_o great_a love_n arise_v viz._n the_o good_a taste_n so_o that_o the_o fire-source_n become_v a_o humility_n or_o meekness_n in_o the_o oil_n through_o the_o mortification_n in_o the_o water-source_n 21._o for_o no_o fire-spirit_n can_v be_v meek_a without_o the_o mortification_n of_o its_o own_o natural_a propriety_n or_o peculiar_a essence_n but_o the_o water_n which_o before_o be_v a_o essence_n amass_v out_o of_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la and_o yet_o mortify_v in_o the_o fire_n that_o can_v change_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o fire_n into_o a_o meek_a desire_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o five_o sense_n love-fire_n ♀_o ♀_o venus_n 1._o the_o five_o form_n or_o property_n be_v the_o love-desire_n viz._n the_o holy_a life_n or_o the_o display_a
itself_o to_o a_o body_n viz._n a_o root_n or_o the_o like_a from_o which_o root_n there_o grow_v forth_o in_o this_o hungry_a desire_n such_o a_o body_n or_o herb_n as_o the_o first_o power_n be_v thus_o likewise_o the_o manifest_a power_n of_o god_n do_v form_n themselves_o into_o a_o external_a degree_n viz._n into_o a_o essence_n or_o corporallity_n to_o speak_v in_o reference_n to_o the_o spirit_n whereas_o we_o must_v only_o understand_v a_o spiritual_a essence_n but_o yet_o corporeal_a or_o essential_a in_o reference_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o power_n as_o the_o water_n be_v a_o thick_a substance_n than_o the_o air_n for_o the_o air_n penetrate_v the_o water_n the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v understand_v concern_v the_o divine_a power_n and_o essence_n 5._o the_o power_n stand_v manifest_a in_o a_o oily_a property_n but_o the_o oily_a be_v manifest_a in_o a_o watery_a property_n therefore_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n consist_v in_o a_o spiritual_a water_n viz._n in_o the_o holy_a element_n whence_o this_o world_n with_o the_o four_o element_n as_o a_o degree_n more_o external_a be_v bring_v forth_o and_o create_v into_o a_o substantial_a form_n 6._o and_o in_o this_o holy_a element_n or_o spiritual_a water_n we_o do_v understand_v holy_a paradise_n in_o which_o the_o manifest_a power_n of_o god_n do_v work_n which_o holy_a element_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o outward_a world_n do_v penetrate_v and_o pullulate_v through_o the_o four_o element_n in_o which_o power_n there_o grow_v such_o fruit_n wherein_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o wrath_n be_v not_o manifest_a which_o man_n negligent_o lose_v so_o that_o the_o lively_a budding_n of_o the_o holy_a element_n through_o the_o four_o element_n and_o the_o earth_n do_v cease_v for_o the_o curse_n of_o vanity_n be_v manifest_a and_o do_v effectual_o work_v and_o spring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o earth_n 7._o thus_o by_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n we_o understand_v the_o eternal_a kingdom_n of_o heaven_n wherein_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v essential_a which_o essence_n be_v tincture_v by_o the_o lustre_n and_o power_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n for_o the_o lustre_n of_o the_o spiritual_a fire_n and_o light_n be_v the_o work_a life_n in_o the_o spiritual_a water_n viz._n in_o the_o holy_a element_n for_o this_o water_n be_v the_o amass_v or_o congeal_a essence_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n be_v move_v but_o yet_o it_o be_v as_o a_o essence_n void_a of_o understanding_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o divine_a power_n for_o it_o be_v a_o degree_n more_o external_a as_o every_o substance_n or_o body_n be_v inferior_a to_o the_o spirit_n the_o oily_a essence_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o water_n viz._n of_o the_o watery_a spirit_n and_o the_o manifest_a power_n of_o god_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o oil_n or_o oily_a spirit_n and_o the_o eternal_a understanding_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o the_o manifest_a power_n and_o one_o degree_n go_v forth_o mutual_o from_o another_o and_o all_o express_v all_o all_o all_o or_o being_n or_o all_o the_o universal_a create_a substance_n be_v only_a god_n reveal_v god_n manifest_v god_n express_v essence_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o manifest_v god_n 8._o when_o we_o consider_v what_o kind_n of_o life_n motion_n and_o dominion_n be_v before_o the_o time_n of_o this_o outward_a world_n in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n and_o what_o eternity_n be_v then_o we_o find_v that_o it_o be_v and_o be_v unto_o eternity_n such_o a_o life_n motion_n and_o dominion_n as_o be_v above_o mention_v 9_o the_o outward_a world_n with_o the_o four_o element_n and_o star_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o internal_a power_n of_o the_o spiritual_a world_n and_o be_v express_v or_o breathe_v forth_o by_o the_o motion_n of_o god_n when_o he_o move_v the_o internal_a spiritual_a world_n and_o amass_v by_o the_o divine_a desire_n of_o the_o inward_a power_n and_o introduce_v into_o a_o creaturall_a be_v both_o out_o of_o the_o internal_a spiritual_a dark-world_n and_o also_o out_o of_o the_o holy_a light-world_n 10._o this_o outward_a world_n be_v as_o a_o smoke_n or_o vaprous_a steam_n of_o the_o fire-spirit_n and_o water-spirit_n breathe_v forth_o both_o out_o of_o the_o holy_a and_o then_o also_o out_o of_o the_o dark_a world_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v evil_a and_o good_a and_o consist_v in_o love_n and_o anger_n and_o be_v only_o as_o a_o smoke_n or_o misty_a exhalation_n in_o reference_n and_o respect_n to_o the_o spiritual_a world_n and_o have_v again_o introduce_v itself_o with_o its_o property_n into_o form_n of_o the_o power_n to_o a_o pregnatresse_fw-mi as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o star_n element_n and_o creature_n and_o likewise_o in_o the_o grow_a tree_n and_o herb_n it_o make_v in_o itself_o with_o its_o birth_n another_o principle_n or_o beginning_n for_o the_o pregnatresse_fw-mi of_o time_n be_v a_o model_n or_o platform_n of_o the_o eternal_a pregnatresse_fw-mi and_o time_n couch_v in_o eternity_n and_o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o the_o eternity_n in_o its_o wonderful_a birth_n and_o manifestation_n in_o its_o power_n and_o strength_n do_v thus_o behold_v itself_o in_o a_o form_n or_o time_n 11._o and_o now_o as_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o in_o the_o spiritual_a holy_a world_n there_o be_v a_o essence_n viz._n a_o comprehensive_a essence_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o spiritual_a sulphur_n mercurius_n and_o sal_fw-la in_o a_o oily_a and_o watery_a bysse_n wherein_o the_o divine_a power_n play_v and_o work_v so_o likewise_o in_o the_o dark_a world_n there_o be_v such_o a_o property_n but_o altogether_o adverse_a odious_a opposite_a spiteful_a envious_a bitter_a and_o compunctive_a it_o have_v also_o essence_n of_o essence_n essence_n essence_n or_o of_o according_a to_o its_o desire_n but_o altogether_o of_o a_o fall_v raw_a indigested_a watery_a nature_n whole_o sharp_a and_o harsh_a like_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o rough_a hard_a stone_n or_o wild_a earth_n of_o a_o cold_a and_o scorch_a dark_a and_o fiery_a property_n all_o which_o be_v a_o contrarium_fw-la to_o love_n that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v know_v what_o love_n or_o sorrow_n be_v 12._o that_o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n may_v know_v itself_o in_o itself_o the_o keen_a tartness_n of_o the_o source_n must_v be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o joy_n and_o the_o darkness_n a_o manifestation_n of_o the_o light_n that_o so_o the_o light_n may_v be_v manifest_o know_v which_o can_v not_o be_v in_o the_o one_o 13._o but_o to_o answer_v the_o reader_n desire_v brief_o and_o full_o concern_v the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n which_o make_v three_o principle_n or_o world_n i_o will_v out_o of_o love_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o simple_a yet_o once_o more_o set_v down_o the_o form_n in_o brief_a as_o a_o a._n b._n c._n for_o his_o further_a consideration_n and_o meditation_n i._o form_n astringent_a desire_v 14._o lo_o the_o desire_v of_o the_o eternal_a word_n which_o be_v good_a be_v the_o begin_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n and_o be_v the_o congeal_v of_o the_o eternal_a nothing_o into_o something_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o essence_n also_o of_o cold_a and_o heat_n so_o likewise_o of_o the_o water_n and_o air_n and_o the_o formation_n of_o the_o power_n and_o a_o cause_n of_o the_o taste_n a_o mother_n of_o all_o salt_n ii_o form_n bitter_a compunctive_a 15._o the_o motion_n of_o the_o desire_n viz._n the_o attraction_n be_v the_o other_o form_n of_o nature_n a_o cause_n of_o all_o life_n and_o stir_a so_o also_o of_o the_o sense_n and_o distinction_n iii_o form_n anguish_n perceivance_n 16._o the_o anguish_n viz._n the_o sensibility_n be_v the_o the_o three_o form_n a_o cause_n of_o the_o mind_n wherein_o the_o sense_n be_v move_v and_o act_v iv_o fire_n spirit_n reason_n desire_v 17._o the_o fire_n be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o true_a spiritual_a life_n wherein_o the_o holy_a power_n of_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la be_v deliver_v from_o the_o astringent_a undigested_a roughness_n for_o the_o fire_n in_o its_o essence_n devour_v the_o dark_a substance_n of_o the_o impression_n and_o work_v it_o forth_o out_o of_o itself_o out_o of_o the_o light_n into_o spiritual_a power_n v._o form_n light_n love_n 18._o the_o holy_a spiritual_a love-desire_n where_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n have_v exacuate_v itself_o in_o the_o harsh_a impression_n and_o manifest_v itself_o through_o the_o fire_n with_o the_o power_n of_o the_o omnipotence_n that_o now_o bring_v itself_o forth_o through_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o light_n and_o so_o in_o the_o power_n it_o be_v introduce_v into_o life_n and_o motion_n in_o the_o desire_n and_o herein_o the_o holy_a generation_n and_o the_o triumphant_a kingdom_n of_o the_o great_a love_n of_o god_n do_v consist_v and_o be_v
manifest_a vi_o form_n sound_v voice_n word_n 19_o the_o sixth_o be_v the_o sound_n of_o the_o divine_a word_n proceed_v from_o the_o divine_a power_n which_o be_v form_v in_o the_o love-desire_n and_o introduce_v into_o a_o manifest_a word_n of_o all_o power_n wherein_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o divine_a kingdom_n of_o joy_n in_o the_o free_a lubet_fw-la of_o god_n wisdom_n consist_v vii_o form_n essence_n be_v mansion_n 20._o the_o seven_o be_v the_o form_a essence_n of_o the_o power_n viz._n a_o manifestation_n of_o the_o power_n what_o the_o first_o six_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o the_o seven_o be_v in_o a_o comprehensible_a essence_n as_o a_o mansion_n and_o house_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n or_o as_o a_o body_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n work_v and_o play_v with_o itself_o also_o it_o be_v a_o food_n of_o the_o fire_n whence_o the_o fire_n draw_v essence_n for_o its_o sustenance_n wherein_o it_o burn_v and_o the_o seven_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o divine_a glory_n and_o the_o seven_o be_v thus_o name_v or_o express_v 21._o the_o out-birth_n or_o manifestation_n be_v this_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o power_n of_o nature_n as_o they_o show_v and_o manifest_v themselves_o in_o love_n and_o anger_n both_o in_o the_o heavenly_a and_o hellish_a kingdom_n and_o also_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n anger_n love_n 1_o astringent_a desire_n hellish_a heavenly_a hardness_n cold_a covetosnes_n world_n earthly_a kingdom_n 1_o cold_a hardness_n bone_n salt_n 2_o attraction_n or_o compunction_n of_o sense_n compunction_n envy_n 2_o poison_v life_n growth_n sense_n 3_o anguish_n or_o mind_n enmity_n 3_o sulphur_n perceivance_n pain_n 4_o fire_n or_o spirit_n pride_n anger_n 4_o spirit_n reason_n desire_n love_n fire_n 5_o light_n or_o love-desire_n meekness_n 5_o venus-sport_n lifes-light_n 6_o sound_v or_o understanding_n divine_a joy_n 6_o speak_v cry_v distinguish_v 7_o body_n or_o essence_n heaven_n 7_o body_n wood._n stone_n earth_n mettle_n herb_n this_o be_v receive_v from_o the_o author_n in_o such_o a_o form_n by_o abraham_n von_fw-mi somerveldt_n 22._o courteous_a reader_n understand_v the_o sense_n aright_o and_o well_o the_o meaning_n be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v so_o as_o if_o the_o seven_o property_n be_v divide_v and_o one_o be_v near_o by_o another_o or_o soon_o manifest_v than_o another_o all_o seven_o be_v but_o as_o one_o and_o none_o be_v the_o first_o second_o or_o last_o for_o the_o last_o be_v again_o the_o first_o as_o the_o first_o introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o spiritual_a essence_n even_o so_o the_o last_o into_o a_o corporeal_a essence_n the_o last_o be_v the_o body_n of_o the_o first_o we_o must_v speak_v thus_o apart_o to_o write_v it_o down_o and_o decipher_v it_o to_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o reader_n they_o be_v altogether_o only_a the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n according_a to_o love_n and_o anger_n eternity_n and_o time_n 23._o but_o this_o we_o 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the_o spirit_n of_o the_o grossness_n be_v in_o the_o poisonful_a life_n in_o which_o lucifer_n be_v a_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n 31._o but_o the_o heavenly_a part_n hold_v the_o grossness_n and_o poisonful_a source_n captive_a so_o that_o the_o devil_n be_v the_o poor_a creature_n in_o the_o essence_n of_o this_o world_n and_o have_v nothing_o in_o this_o world_n for_o his_o own_o possession_n save_o what_o he_o can_v cheat_v from_o the_o live_a creature_n which_o have_v a_o eternal_a be_v that_o they_o enter_v with_o the_o desire_n into_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o eternal_a viz._n consent_n unto_o his_o juggle_a incantation_n 32._o if_o we_o will_v right_o consider_v the_o creation_n then_o we_o need_v no_o more_o than_o a_o divine_a light_n and_o contemplation_n it_o be_v very_o easy_a unto_o the_o illuminate_v mind_n and_o may_v very_o well_o be_v search_v out_o let_v a_o man_n but_o consider_v the_o degree_n of_o nature_n and_o he_o see_v it_o very_o clear_o in_o the_o sun_n star_n and_o element_n the_o star_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o crystalline_a water-spirit_n yet_o not_o a_o material_a water_n but_o power_n of_o the_o salnitrall_a flagrat_fw-la in_o the_o fire_n 33._o for_o their_o orb_n wherein_o they_o stand_v be_v fiery_a that_o be_v a_o salnitrall_a fire_n a_o property_n of_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o earth_n metal_n tree_n herb_n and_o the_o three_o element_n fire_n air_n and_o water_n what_o the_o superior_a be_v that_o be_v also_o the_o inferior_a and_o that_o which_o i_o find_v in_o the_o compaction_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o be_v likewise_o in_o the_o constellation_n the_o the_o the_o or_o constellation_n astrum_n and_o they_o belong_v both_o together_o as_o body_n and_o soul_n 34._o the_o constellation_n the_o the_o the_o or_o constellation_n astrum_n betoken_v the_o spirit_n and_o the_o earth_n the_o body_n before_o the_o creation_n all_o be_v mutual_o in_o each_o other_o in_o the_o eternal_a generation_n but_o in_o no_o 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the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a spiritual_a world_n be_v manifest_a in_o the_o star_n as_o a_o essential_a spiration_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v many_o obscure_a star_n all_o which_o we_o see_v not_o and_o many_o light_a star_n which_o we_o see_v 37._o we_o have_v a_o likeness_n of_o this_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o earrh_n which_o be_v so_o manifold_a whence_o divers_a sort_n of_o fruit_n grow_v viz._n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o superior_a sphere_n for_o so_o be_v the_o earth_n likewise_o be_v the_o gross_a substance_n where_o the_o mortal_a water_n be_v coagulate_v 38._o the_o earth_n be_v coagulate_v in_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n viz._n in_o the_o essence_n for_o it_o be_v that_o same_o essence_n which_o the_o other_o six_o property_n do_v make_v in_o their_o desire_n it_o chief_o consist_v in_o seven_o property_n as_o be_v above_o mention_v but_o the_o unfoldment_n or_o various_a explication_n of_o the_o property_n be_v effect_v in_o the_o salnitrall_a fire_n where_o each_o property_n do_v again_o explicate_v itself_o into_o seven_o where_o the_o infiniteness_n and_o great_a potency_n great_a great_a great_a or_o potency_n possibility_n arise_v that_o of_o one_o thing_n another_o can_v be_v make_v which_o it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o beginning_n 39_o the_o be_v of_o all_o being_n be_v only_o a_o magical_a birth_n derive_v itself_o out_o of_o one_o only_a into_o a_o infiniteness_n the_o one_o be_v god_n the_o infinite_a be_v time_n and_o eternity_n and_o a_o manifestation_n of_o the_o one_o where_o each_o thing_n may_v be_v reduce_v out_o of_o one_o into_o many_o and_o again_o out_o of_o many_o into_o one_o 40._o the_o fire_n be_v the_o chief_a workmaster_n thereunto_o which_o put_v forth_o from_o a_o small_a power_n a_o little_a sprout_n out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o display_v it_o into_o a_o great_a tree_n with_o many_o bough_n branch_n and_o fruit_n and_o do_v again_o consume_v it_o and_o reduce_v it_o again_o to_o one_o thing_n viz._n to_o ash_n and_o earth_n whence_o it_o first_o proceed_v and_o so_o also_o all_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n do_v enter_v again_o into_o the_o one_o whence_o they_o come_v 41._o the_o essence_n of_o this_o world_n may_v easy_o be_v search_v out_o but_o the_o centre_n or_o point_n of_o motion_n will_v remain_v dark_a unto_o reason_n unless_o there_o be_v another_o light_n in_o it_o it_o suppose_v that_o it_o have_v it_o in_o the_o it_o the_o the_o the_o or_o mathematical_o describe_v and_o demonstrate_v it_o circle_n and_o can_v measure_v it_o but_o it_o have_v it_o not_o in_o the_o understanding_n 42._o when_o we_o consider_v the_o hierarchy_n and_o the_o kingly_a dominion_n in_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n so_o far_o as_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n reach_v forth_o itself_o to_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n with_o the_o star_n and_o element_n then_o we_o have_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o light_n the_o the_o the_o centrall_a fire_n or_o radical_a heat_n the_o point_n of_o motion_n the_o virtue_n of_o the_o light_n punctum_fw-la and_o the_o royal_a throne_n of_o which_o the_o whole_a creation_n be_v but_o a_o member_n 43._o for_o the_o star_n and_o four_o element_n and_o all_o whatever_o be_v breed_v and_o engender_v out_o of_o they_o and_o live_v therein_o do_v hang_v or_o appertain_v unto_o one_o punctum_fw-la where_o the_o divine_a power_n have_v manifest_v itself_o from_o itself_o in_o a_o form_n and_o this_o punctum_fw-la stand_v in_o three_o principle_n viz._n in_o three_o world_n nothing_o can_v live_v in_o this_o world_n without_o this_o punctum_fw-la it_o be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o the_o life_n and_o motion_n of_o all_o the_o power_n and_o without_o it_o all_o will_v be_v in_o the_o silence_n the_o the_o the_o or_o eternal_a silence_n stillnesse_n without_o motion_n 44._o for_o if_o there_o be_v no_o light_n then_o the_o element_n will_v be_v unmoveable_a all_o will_v be_v a_o astringent_a harsh_a property_n whole_o raw_a and_o cold_a the_o fire_n will_v remain_v couch_v in_o the_o cold_a and_o the_o water_n will_v be_v only_o a_o keen_a spirit_n like_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o star_n and_o the_o air_n will_v be_v hide_v in_o the_o water-source_n in_o the_o sulphur_n and_o be_v a_o still_o unmoving_a essence_n 45._o we_o see_v in_o very_a deed_n that_o the_o light_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o all_o stir_a motion_n and_o life_n for_o every_o life_n desire_v the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n viz._n the_o disclose_v punctum_fw-la and_o yet_o the_o life_n be_v not_o the_o punctum_fw-la but_o the_o form_n of_o nature_n and_o if_o this_o punctum_fw-la do_v not_o stand_v open_a then_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n will_v be_v manifest_a in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n in_o which_o place_fw-la of_o wrath_n lucifer_n be_v a_o prince_n and_o possess_v the_o princely_a throne_n in_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n 46._o therefore_o oh_o man_n consider_v with_o thyself_o where_o thou_o be_v at_o home_n viz._n on_o one_o time_n one_o one_o one_o viz._n as_o to_o thy_o body_n and_o outward_a carcase_n of_o clay_n thou_o be_v a_o guest_n for_o a_o while_n in_o this_o outward_a world_n travel_v in_o the_o vanity_n of_o time_n part_n in_o the_o star_n and_o four_o element_n and_o on_o the_o other_o hell_n other_o other_o other_o viz._n as_o to_o thy_o soul_n in_o its_o own_o self_n and_o creaturall_a be_v without_o the_o divine_a light_n or_o re-generation_n in_o the_o abyss_n of_o hell_n part_n in_o the_o dark_a world_n among_o the_o devil_n and_o as_o to_o the_o three_o light_n three_o three_o three_o as_o to_o thy_o divine_a image_n and_o spirit_n of_o love_n in_o the_o eternal_a light_n part_n in_o the_o divine_a power_n in_o heaven_n that_o property_n which_o be_v master_n in_o thou_o
that_o they_o remain_v without_o and_o do_v not_o so_o much_o as_o once_o know_v god_n 23._o the_o firmament_n be_v the_o gulf_n between_o time_n and_o eternity_n but_o that_o god_n call_v it_o heaven_n and_o make_v a_o division_n of_o the_o water_n give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o the_o heaven_n be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n be_v not_o in_o heaven_n 24._o the_o water_n above_o the_o firmament_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o the_o water_n under_o the_o firmament_n be_v the_o external_a material_a water_n 25._o here_o we_o must_v understand_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o holy_a and_o the_o outward_a water_n the_o water_n above_o the_o firmament_n be_v spiritual_a in_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o holy_a element_n and_o the_o water_n under_o the_o firmament_n be_v mortal_a for_o it_o be_v apprehend_v in_o the_o dark_a impression_n the_o curse_n and_o the_o awake_v vanity_n be_v therein_o and_o yet_o one_o water_n be_v not_o without_o the_o other_o 26._o when_o i_o look_v 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darke-and_a fire-world_n and_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o light_a life_n and_o also_o of_o the_o air-fire_n if_o that_o be_v not_o none_o of_o the_o other_o will_v be_v neither_o 22._o and_o the_o lights-breath_n rule_v in_o the_o second_o principle_n viz._n in_o the_o holy_a kingdom_n of_o the_o manifest_a power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o mansion_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n the_o temple_n of_o god_n viz._n in_o the_o heavenly_a holy_a essence_n understand_v in_o the_o holy_a spiritual_a body_n of_o the_o holy_a pure_a element_n which_o with_o its_o property_n stand_v in_o equal_a weight_n and_o measure_n as_o a_o fit_a prepare_a instrument_n of_o the_o spirit_n wherein_o he_o manife_v god_n wonder_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n and_o introduce_v they_o into_o the_o melody_n of_o joy_n viz._n into_o the_o holy_a harmony_n of_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n of_o god_n into_o the_o divine_a kingdom_n of_o joy_n viz._n into_o the_o manifestation_n of_o 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constellation_n viz._n the_o magical_a constellation_n the_o great_a mystery_n out_o of_o which_o the_o outward_a constellation_n be_v produce_v and_o bring_v into_o a_o creaturall_a be_v 28._o the_o fire-spirit_n viz._n the_o fiery_a soul_n dwell_v in_o the_o fiery_a spiritual_a body_n and_o in_o the_o light_n body_n which_o be_v from_o the_o holy_a element_n viz._n from_o the_o true_a heavenly_a image_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o spiritual_a sulphur_n mercurius_n and_o sal_fw-la dwell_v the_o holy_a soul_n viz._n the_o true_a spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v of_o a_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o outward_a body_n which_o be_v a_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o other_o element_n viz._n in_o the_o outward_a constellation_n of_o the_o five_o sense_n the_o outward_a soul_n viz._n the_o real_a spirit_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n do_v dwell_v 29._o each_o property_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v a_o corporeal_a property_n in_o itself_o which_o may_v be_v call_v a_o heaven_n viz._n a_o sundry_a special_a magical_a astrum_n as_o the_o fiery_a property_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v a_o body_n from_o the_o inward_a constellation_n of_o the_o dark_a and_o fire-world_n which_o be_v a_o spiritual_a body_n 30._o and_o the_o light_n the_o the_o the_o or_o light_n lucid_a property_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v a_o spiritual_a oleous_a and_o watery_a body_n wherein_o the_o two_o property_n of_o the_o high_a tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n do_v open_v the_o lustre_n and_o beauty_n of_o the_o colour_n wonder_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n this_o water_n be_v the_o water_n above_o the_o firmament_n of_o which_o moses_n speak_v and_o this_o oil_n be_v the_o holy_a oil_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o this_o be_v a_o usual_a type_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n in_o that_o the_o real_a oily_a body_n of_o the_o heavenly_a property_n do_v disappear_v in_o adam_n in_o the_o awake_v vanity_n god_n ordain_v the_o type_n of_o the_o new_a regeneration_n with_o a_o unction_n of_o oil_n wherein_o he_o powerful_o wrought_v through_o the_o promise_a covenant_n as_o in_o a_o type_n 31._o the_o three_o outward_a property_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v likewise_o every_o way_n such_o a_o body_n of_o many_o constellation_n in_o it_o as_o the_o inward_a property_n all_o which_o multiplicity_n of_o property_n may_v be_v call_v heaven_n for_o each_o property_n of_o the_o outward_a body_n have_v a_o magical_a constellation_n as_o there_o be_v a_o body_n of_o the_o sulphurean_a constellation_n of_o the_o earth_n also_o a_o body_n or_o constellation_n of_o the_o mercurial_a poisonful_a life_n also_o a_o body_n of_o the_o salt-power_n of_o body_n also_o a_o body_n of_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n viz._n of_o the_o upper_a create_v constellation_n all_o according_a as_o the_o outward_a power_n of_o the_o outward_a soul_n be_v thus_o each_o power_n have_v a_o corporeal_a property_n in_o it_o and_o thus_o also_o the_o inward_a power_n of_o the_o spiritual_a property_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v with_o the_o inward_a body_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o difference_n of_o the_o heavenly_a and_o earthly_a man._n 1._o when_o we_o consider_v the_o image_n of_o god_n which_o god_n create_v in_o paradise_n unto_o the_o eternal_a uncorruptible_a life_n than_o we_o can_v in_o no_o wise_n say_v of_o the_o gross_a fleshy_a image_n that_o the_o gross_a property_n of_o the_o earthliness_n be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n which_o can_v possess_v the_o holy_a world_n for_o it_o be_v not_o of_o the_o same_o essence_n and_o ens_fw-la whereof_o also_o christ_n speak_v john_n 6._o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n the_o flesh_n profit_v nothing_o also_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o yet_o very_o the_o true_a body_n be_v couch_v in_o this_o bestial_a gross_a property_n as_o the_o gold_n in_o the_o oar_n 2._o all_o that_o be_v earthly_a on_o man_n that_o be_v bestial_a and_o corruptible_a and_o not_o man_n albeit_o god_n create_v man_n a_o external_a body_n out_o of_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v consider_v of_o we_o as_o now_o it_o be_v for_o the_o true_a humane_a body_n according_a to_o the_o inward_a world_n be_v a_o spiritual_a sulphur_n a_o spiritual_a mercurius_n and_o a_o spiritual_a sal_fw-la each_o property_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v a_o coporeall_a or_o essential_a quality_n on_o it_o 3._o god_n create_v such_o a_o body_n as_o the_o soul_n be_v in_o its_o essence_n viz._n in_o the_o spirated_a word_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o breathe_v the_o soul_n thereinto_o for_o the_o understanding_n also_o the_o outward_a sulphurean_a body_n be_v in_o no_o wise_a the_o gross_a beast_n which_o pass_v away_o and_o return_v not_o again_o the_o true_a real_a body_n which_o be_v hide_v in_o the_o grosseness_n be_v a_o spiritual_a body_n in_o comparison_n to_o the_o grossness_n it_o be_v create_v in_o deed_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o in_o a_o fix_a steadfast_a uncorruptible_a flesh_n and_o blood_n 4._o by_o the_o lust_n and_o imagination_n of_o adam_n the_o grosseness_n be_v manifest_a the_o true_a outward_a body_n be_v a_o sulphureous_a mercurial_a and_o saltish_a property_n a_o pure_a essential_a power_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o which_o the_o soul_n be_v in_o the_o spirit_n the_o same_o be_v the_o true_a humane_a body_n in_o the_o essence_n as_o a_o mansion_n of_o the_o soul_n 5._o all_o the_o property_n of_o the_o inward_a holy_a body_n together_o with_o the_o outward_a be_v in_o the_o first_o man_n compose_v in_o a_o equal_a harmony_n none_o live_v in_o selfe-desire_n but_o they_o all_o give_v up_o their_o desire_n unto_o the_o soul_n in_o which_o the_o divine_a light_n be_v manifest_a as_o in_o the_o holy_a heaven_n the_o light_n shine_v through_o all_o the_o property_n and_o make_v a_o equal_a temperature_n in_o the_o property_n all_o the_o property_n give_v their_o desire_n into_o the_o light_n viz._n into_o the_o manifest_a sweetness_n of_o god_n which_o penetrate_v all_o the_o property_n in_o which_o penetration_n they_o be_v all_o tincture_v with_o the_o sweet_a love_n so_o that_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a please_a relish_n love-desire_n and_o delight_n betwixt_o they_o 6._o the_o inward_a holy_a corporallity_n of._n corporallity_n corporallity_n corporallity_n of._n from_o the_o pure_a element_n penetrate_v through_o the_o four_o element_n and_o hold_v the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n viz._n the_o outward_a sulphureous_a body_n as_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o in_o itself_o and_o it_o be_v real_o there_o but_o in_o manner_n as_o the_o darkness_n dwell_v in_o the_o light_n and_o yet_o its_o darkness_n can_v be_v manifest_a for_o the_o light_n but_o if_o the_o light_n extinguish_v than_o the_o darkness_n be_v manifest_a 7._o thus_o the_o inward_a man_n hold_v the_o outward_a captive_n in_o itself_o and_o penetrate_v it_o as_o a_o fire_n through-heat_n a_o iron_n that_o it_o seem_v as_o if_o it_o be_v all_o fire_n but_o when_o the_o fire_n go_v out_o than_o the_o dark_a swart_a iron_n be_v manifest_a 8._o thus_o likewise_o be_v the_o first_o man_n when_o he_o stand_v in_o paradise_n in_o his_o fix_a condition_n in_o manner_n as_o time_n be_v before_o god_n and_o god_n in_o the_o time_n and_o they_o be_v distinct_a but_o not_o part_v asunder_o as_o the_o time_n be_v a_o play_n before_o god_n so_o also_o the_o outward_a life_n of_o man_n be_v a_o play_n before_o play_n play_n play_n before_o unto_o the_o inward_a holy_a man_n which_o be_v the_o real_a image_n of_o god_n 9_o the_o outward_a spirit_n and_o body_n be_v unto_o the_o inward_a as_o a_o wonder_n of_o divine_a manifestation_n according_a to_o the_o fire-darke-and_a light_a world_n a_o mirror_n of_o the_o great_a omnipotence_n and_o omniscience_n of_o god_n and_o the_o inward_a be_v give_v unto_o it_o for_o a_o ruler_n and_o guide_n 10._o as_o god_n play_v with_o the_o time_n of_o this_o outward_a world_n so_o likewise_o the_o inward_a divine_a man_n shall_v play_v with_o the_o outward_a in_o the_o manifest_a wonder_n of_o god_n in_o this_o world_n and_o open_v the_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o all_o creature_n each_o according_a to_o his_o property_n so_o likewise_o in_o the_o earth_n in_o stone_n and_o metal_n in_o which_o also_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a essence_n viz._n one_o from_o the_o original_n of_o the_o fire-dark-world_n and_o one_o of_o the_o original_a of_o the_o holy-light-world_n 11._o all_o this_o be_v give_v he_o for_o his_o play_n he_o have_v the_o knowledge_n of_o all_o tincture_n all_o be_v subject_a to_o he_o he_o rule_v in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o over_o all_o the_o element_n so_o also_o over_o all_o the_o constellation_n and_o that_o because_o the_o divine_a power_n be_v manifest_a in_o he_o no_o heat_n nor_o cold_a
do_v annoy_v he_o as_o a_o tincture_n penetrate_v a_o body_n and_o preserve_v it_o from_o sickness_n and_o as_o the_o warmth_n of_o the_o sun_n defend_v the_o body_n from_o cold_a so_o likewise_o the_o high_a tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n viz._n the_o holy_a power_n of_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a body_n penetrate_v the_o outward_a body_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o take_v every_o outward_a elemental_a properry_n as_o also_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n into_o its_o preservation_n or_o protection_n 12._o for_o as_o there_o be_v a_o temperature_n in_o the_o body_n of_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a man_n so_o likewise_o there_o be_v nothing_o without_o the_o body_n that_o can_v either_o destroy_v or_o annoy_v this_o temperature_n as_o gold_n endure_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o as_o a_o tincture_n penetrate_v all_o thing_n and_o yield_v or_o give_v way_n unto_o nothing_o so_o likewise_o man_n be_v not_o subject_a unto_o any_o thing_n save_v only_o and_o alone_o to_o the_o only_a god_n who_o dwell_v through_o he_o and_o be_v manifest_a in_o he_o with_o rhe_n power_n of_o the_o holy_a essence_n and_o this_o be_v a_o image_n and_o likeness_n of_o god_n in_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n inhabit_v 13._o reason_n will_v understand_v we_o amiss_o and_o say_v i_o speak_v of_o a_o twofold_a man_n but_o i_o say_v no_o i_o speak_v only_o of_o one_o only_a man_n which_o be_v a_o likeness_n according_a to_o god_n viz._n according_a to_o the_o manifest_a god_n according_a to_o the_o express_v form_v word_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n of_o divine_a understanding_n 14._o as_o all_o thing_n be_v in_o god_n essence_n god_n god_n god_n text_n in_o essence_n essential_o and_o yet_o he_o himself_o be_v not_o that_o very_a essence_n and_o yet_o that_o essence_n rule_v every_o essence_n according_a to_o its_o property_n so_o likewise_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a man_n be_v a_o image_n of_o the_o form_a word_n of_o divine_a power_n and_o the_o outward_a a_o image_n of_o the_o inward_a viz._n a_o instrument_n of_o the_o inward_a as_o a_o master_n must_v have_v a_o instrument_n wherewith_o to_o finish_v and_o perform_v his_o work_n so_o likewise_o the_o outward_a man_n from_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n and_o four_o element_n with_o its_o outward_a constellation_n be_v only_o a_o instrument_n of_o the_o inward_a wherewith_o the_o inward_a frame_v and_o make_v what_o the_o inward_a spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n will_v 15._o as_o we_o see_v that_o the_o will_n be_v the_o master_n in_o all_o purpose_n and_o undertake_n and_o see_v further_o that_o the_o inward_a man_n have_v divine_a will_n and_o desire_n but_o the_o outward_a a_o bestial_a will_n which_o be_v so_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o fall_n the_o whole_a man_n be_v but_o one_o only_a man_n but_o his_o property_n lie_v in_o sundry_a degree_n according_a to_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a heaven_n viz._n according_a to_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n through_o the_o seven_o property_n of_o nature_n of_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n 16._o god_n create_v all_o thing_n in_o six_o day_n out_o of_o the_o seven_o property_n and_o introduce_v the_o six_o day_n work_n of_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o creature_n into_o the_o seven_o wherein_o every_o life_n shall_v work_v as_o in_o one_o body_n for_o the_o seven_o and_o first_o day_n belong_v mutual_o to_o one_o another_o as_o one_o for_o the_o six_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n be_v all_o couch_v in_o the_o seven_o as_o in_o a_o workhouse_n a_o a_o a_o operate_v or_o workhouse_n structure_n of_o the_o other_o six_o the_o seven_o property_n be_v a_o mystery_n or_o essence_n of_o all_o the_o other_o and_o out_o of_o the_o seven_o day_n the_o first_o day_n have_v take_v its_o original_a and_o beginning_n seven_o day_n saturnus_n 17._o for_o on_o the_o seven_o day_n viz._n saturday_n saturn_n have_v his_o dominion_n the_o first_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n in_o the_o planetick_a orb_n which_o be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o sevenfold_a generation_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n for_o like_a as_o the_o first_o form_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n be_v the_o astringent_a desire_n viz._n the_o fiat_n which_o in_o the_o desire_n impress_v the_o free_a lubet_fw-la which_o be_v as_o a_o thin_a nothing_o in_o the_o eternal_a will_n of_o god_n in_o the_o divine_a understanding_n and_o introduce_v it_o into_o a_o spiritual_a essence_n in_o which_o desire_v essence_n all_o the_o property_n do_v arise_v as_o be_v above_o mention_v 18._o so_o likewise_o saturn_n or_o the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n be_v the_o rest_n or_o mansion_n of_o the_o other_o six_o day_n work_n wherein_o they_o work_v as_o a_o spirit_n in_o the_o body_n the_o seven_o property_n stand_v still_o as_o a_o senseless_a life_n 19_o but_o that_o now_o moses_n say_v god_n rest_v on_o the_o seven_o day_n from_o all_o his_o work_n and_o sanctify_v the_o seven_o day_n for_o rest_n this_o have_v a_o very_a peculiar_a emphatical_a deep_a meaning_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v but_o plain_a and_o childlike_a if_o we_o be_v in_o paradise_n and_o dwell_v in_o the_o sabbath_n understand_v it_o thus_o 20._o out_o of_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o divine_a word_n and_o out_o of_o the_o divine_a desire_n which_o be_v the_o fiat_n in_o the_o word_n wherewith_o the_o word_n form_v itself_o or_o introduce_v itself_o in_o the_o spiritual_a essence_n to_o the_o dark_a fire-and_a light-world_n the_o six_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a and_o temporal_a nature_n proceed_v and_o each_o have_v introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o sundry_a degree_n of_o a_o sundry_a property_n which_o degree_n may_v be_v call_v a_o heaven_n or_o a_o magical_a spirituall-constellation_n 21._o for_o each_o property_n be_v a_o spirated_a essence_n viz._n a_o heaven_n for_o nature_n for_o for_o for_o text_n himmell_n expound_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n heaven_n himmell_n do_v proper_o and_o exact_o denote_v and_o signify_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n a_o spiration_n or_o formation_n where_o the_o fiat_n form_v what_o the_o word_n speak_v or_o breathe_v forth_o and_o thus_o the_o spiration_n or_o speak_v be_v introduce_v into_o six_o degree_n or_o dayes-work_n 22._o each_o spiration_n continue_v a_o time_n viz._n the_o length_n of_o a_o day_n and_o night_n in_o the_o formation_n and_o conception_n and_o each_o property_n of_o a_o day_n be_v mutual_o speak_v or_o breathe_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o other_o even_o unto_o the_o sixth_o in_o which_o the_o form_v word_n be_v manifest_a which_o in_o the_o five_o form_n viz._n in_o the_o love-desire_n do_v receive_v its_o aspect_n or_o illustration_n through_o the_o fire_n from_o the_o light_n and_o amass_v or_o form_v itself_o in_o the_o sixth_o form_n of_o nature_n in_o which_o formation_n the_o image_n of_o god_n man_n be_v create_v as_o a_o image_n of_o the_o form_a word_n which_o god_n introduce_v into_o the_o sabbath_n viz_o into_o the_o seven_o day_n understand_v into_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n viz._n into_o the_o first_o divine_a desire_n to_o nature_n wherein_o paradise_n and_o the_o eternal_a day_n be_v 23._o for_o in_o the_o seven_o property_n lie_v the_o eternal_a day_n whence_o the_o day_n of_o time_n be_v proceed_v and_o the_o ancient_n have_v call_v it_o saturday_n it_o it_o it_o as_o to_o the_o word_n sun_n evening_n or_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o sun_n in_o our_o english_a saturday_n sonabend_v but_o it_o be_v right_o call_v day_n call_v call_v call_v the_o evening_n of_o reconciliation_n or_o save_v day_n suhnabend_n wherein_o god_n love_n do_v appease_v and_o atone_v the_o anger_n as_o when_o the_o six_o property_n in_o the_o operate_v do_v enkindle_v themselves_o in_o the_o impression_n in_o the_o wrath_n property_n they_o be_v atone_v and_o reconcile_v in_o the_o seven_o property_n viz._n in_o the_o manifest_a holy_a power_n of_o god_n in_o the_o love-desire_n which_o holy_a power_n manife_v itself_o in_o the_o five_o and_o sixth_o property_n and_o do_v encircle_v the_o operate_v of_o all_o the_o rest_n as_o a_o holy_a heaven_n and_o so_o be_v introduce_v into_o one_o only_a essence_n wherein_o they_o rest_v as_o in_o the_o domini_fw-la the_o the_o the_o text_n in_o verbo_fw-la domini_fw-la word_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o have_v introduce_v itself_o with_o the_o seven_o property_n into_o nature_n and_o essence_n and_o thereof_o moses_n speak_v right_o god_n rest_v on_o the_o seven_o day_n from_o all_o his_o work_n and_o hallow_v the_o seven_o day_n 24._o understand_v it_o here_o aright_o god_n rest_v with_o his_o form_v word_n which_o he_o first_o introduce_v into_o darkness_n and_o fire_n viz._n into_o the_o first_o principle_n according_a to_o which_o he_o be_v call_v a_o consume_a fire_n in_o the_o second_o principle_n viz._n in_o the_o form_v holy_a
move_v and_o affect_v which_o magical_a constellation_n also_o be_v also_o also_o also_o or_o will_v be_v desire_v to_o be_v manifest_a and_o creaturall_a in_o the_o dark_a world_n thereupon_o it_o set_v its_o desire_n upon_o this_o mighty_a prince_n and_o hierarch_n 26._o and_o he_o viz._n lucifer_n turn_v himself_o away_o from_o the_o divine_a light_n into_o the_o fiery_a mystery_n towards_o the_o darkness_n whence_o the_o fire_n arise_v and_o so_o the_o magical_a astrum_n of_o the_o grand_a mystery_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n apprehend_v he_o for_o his_o desire_n which_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n have_v extroduce_v through_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o light_n turn_v itself_o back_o again_o thereinto_o and_o will_v be_v like_o the_o creator_n of_o all_o being_n and_o change_v himself_o and_o the_o essence_n according_a to_o his_o own_o pleasure_n 27._o thus_o he_o contemn_v the_o meekness_n in_o the_o light_n viz._n the_o second_o principle_n which_o arise_v through_o the_o fire-death_n where_o the_o wrath_n or_o the_o spiritual_a essentiality_n of_o the_o wrathful_a dark_a property_n die_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o out_o of_o which_o death_n of_o devoration_n the_o second_o principle_n viz._n the_o holy_a love-world_n of_o great_a meekness_n and_o humility_n be_v generate_v and_o go_v back_o into_o the_o first_o principle_n viz._n in_o magiam_fw-la naturae_fw-la into_o the_o original_a of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n and_o will_v be_v a_o omniscient_a artist_n he_o will_v rule_v and_o domineer_v in_o and_o above_o the_o whole_a creation_n and_o be_v a_o co-forme_a in_o all_o property_n 28._o thus_o the_o light_n be_v extinct_a to_o he_o for_o he_o make_v his_o angelical_a essence_n which_o stand_v in_o great_a meekness_n and_o in_o fiery_a love-desire_n whole_o rough_a austere_a cold_a wrathful_a and_o fiery_a in_o the_o dark_a wrathful_a property_n and_o the_o property_n of_o enmity_n instant_o arise_v in_o he_o for_z in_o the_o light_n they_o can_v not_o be_v manifest_a but_o when_o the_o light_n extinguish_v they_o be_v manifest_a and_o he_o become_v a_o devil_n and_o be_v drive_v out_o of_o the_o angelical_a world_n out_o of_o his_o own_o heaven_n of_o the_o second_o principle_n 29._o thus_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o fall_n befall_v he_o from_o his_o creature_n for_o have_v he_o not_o turn_v away_o his_o creaturall_a desire_n from_o the_o divine_a meekness_n and_o love_n in_o pride_n and_o stubborn_a will_n to_o rule_v in_o the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o pregnatresse_n which_o take_v he_o as_o a_o player_n he_o have_v remain_v a_o angel_n have_v he_o continue_v under_o god_n love-spirit_n and_o will_n than_o his_o anger-spirit_n and_o will_n have_v not_o captivate_v he_o 30._o but_o see_v he_o have_v free_o and_o willing_o break_v himself_o off_o from_o god_n love-will_a he_o have_v now_o god_n anger-will_a in_o he_o wherein_o he_o must_v be_v a_o manifestour_n and_o worker_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n property_n for_o it_o will_v also_o be_v creaturall_a here_o it_o have_v a_o right_a captive_a that_o can_v artificial_o act_v in_o apes-sport_n and_o now_o as_o the_o dark_a world_n be_v in_o its_o property_n in_o its_o desire_n such_o be_v also_o its_o hierarch_n or_o creaturall_a prince_n 31._o and_o here_o it_o be_v very_o requisite_a for_o we_o to_o know_v aright_o how_o man_n come_v to_o fall_v man_n be_v create_v in_o the_o stead_n and_o place_n of_o extrude_v lucifer_n understand_v the_o inward_a spiritual_a man_n he_o be_v create_v in_o the_o same_o heaven_n according_a to_o the_o inward_a humane_a soul_n and_o shall_v possess_v the_o hierarchy_n which_o lucifer_n have_v lose_v and_o hence_o the_o devil_n envy_n against_o man_n be_v arisen_a 32._o but_o see_v god_n do_v well_o know_v that_o the_o devil_n will_v tempt_v he_o and_o not_o beteem_v he_o that_o honour_n the_o deep_a love_n of_o god_n viz._n the_o high_a name_n jesus_n out_o of_o jehovah_n have_v free_o give_v itself_o herein_o to_o regenerate_v this_o hierarchy_n which_o lucifer_n have_v defile_v and_o to_o purge_v it_o through_o the_o fire_n and_o to_o introduce_v his_o high_a love_n thereinto_o and_o to_o overcome_v the_o wrath_n which_o lucifer_n have_v awaken_v with_o love_n and_o change_v it_o again_o into_o divine_a joy_n viz._n into_o a_o holy_a heaven_n appoint_v heaven_n heaven_n heaven_n or_o unto_o which_o end_n the_o last_o judgement_n be_v appoint_v in_o which_o place_n the_o last_o judgement_n stand_v and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o saint_n paul_n say_v man_n be_v choose_a or_o elect_a in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v 33._o and_o for_o this_o end_n god_n create_v man_n out_o of_o three_o principle_n in_o one_o that_o being_n he_o do_v not_o live_v whole_o in_o the_o place_n of_o lucifer_n that_o so_o he_o may_v help_v he_o for_o god_n see_v very_o well_o according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o his_o wrath_n that_o man_n will_v fall_v but_o he_o will_v bring_v he_o again_o through_o and_o in_o the_o name_n jesus_n through_o the_o corruptible_a death_n into_o the_o royal_a kingdom_n whence_o lucifer_n be_v fall_v in_o who_o stead_n the_o man_n christ_n god_n and_o man_n in_o one_o person_n shall_v sit_v as_o a_o hierarck_n high_a priest_n or_o the_o great_a prince_n of_o man_n in_o the_o name_n and_o power_n of_o jesus_n out_o of_o jehova_n 34._o therefore_o we_o be_v here_o right_o to_o consider_v of_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n how_o he_o stand_v in_o paradise_n and_o be_v tempt_v and_o what_o the_o paradise_n be_v man_n stand_v in_o three_o principle_n which_o indeed_o stand_v in_o man_n himself_o viz._n in_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o equal_a accord_n and_o harmony_n but_o not_o without_o he_o for_o the_o dark_a world_n have_v another_o desire_n than_o the_o light-world_n now_o the_o image_n of_o god_n stand_v between_o three_o principle_n all_o which_o three_o do_v set_v their_o desire_n upon_o this_o image_n each_o will_v be_v manifest_a in_o adam_n and_o have_v he_o in_o their_o dominion_n for_o a_o ruler_n and_o manifest_v their_o wonder_n through_o he_o 35._o but_o he_o viz._n the_o man_n shall_v have_v introduce_v his_o desire_n only_o into_o the_o sixth_o property_n of_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v to_o a_o image_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v be_v whole_o resign_v to_o god_n he_o shall_v only_o live_v in_o the_o manifest_a divine_a word_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n and_o not_o enter_v into_o his_o own_o will_n but_o introduce_v his_o desire_n into_o god_n will_n viz._n into_o the_o sixth_o property_n that_o so_o the_o manifest_a word_n of_o god_n may_v be_v his_o will_n know_v and_o do_v even_o as_o the_o holy_a angel_n do_v so_o live_v and_o rejoice_v only_o in_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o melodise_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o he_o do_v open_a and_o manifest_v himself_o in_o they_o according_a to_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o thus_o they_o live_v will_n and_o act_n with_o a_o childlike_a mind_n and_o will_n 36._o paradise_n or_o the_o garden_n in_o eden_n do_v indeed_o stand_v with_o its_o property_n in_o equal_a concord_n as_o to_o man_n but_o the_o property_n be_v in_o themselves_o a_o awake_v hunger_n each_o in_o itself_o which_o very_o the_o divine_a light_n do_v again_o intoduce_v into_o a_o temperature_n but_o the_o devil_n oppose_v man_n in_o his_o enkindle_v envy_n and_o insinuate_v his_o venomous_a imagination_n into_o the_o humane_a property_n and_o enkindle_v the_o humane_a property_n in_o the_o centre_n in_o the_o first_o principle_n of_o the_o soul_n property_n wherein_o the_o soul_n stand_v in_o like_a essence_n and_o be_v with_o the_o angel_n and_o devil_n 37._o whence_o adam_n imagination_n and_o earnest_a hunger_n do_v arise_v that_o he_o will_v eat_v of_o the_o evil_n and_o good_a and_o live_v in_o his_o own_o will_n that_o be_v his_o will_n depart_v out_o of_o the_o equal_a concord_n into_o the_o multiplicity_n of_o the_o property_n for_o he_o will_v prove_v feel_v taste_n hear_v smell_v and_o see_v they_o as_o the_o devil_n do_v persuade_v they_o also_o in_o the_o serpent_n they_o shall_v be_v as_o god_n and_o their_o eye_n shall_v be_v open_a in_o the_o property_n which_o also_o happen_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o fall_n that_o they_o know_v taste_v see_v and_o feel_v evil_a and_o good_a whence_o arise_v unto_o they_o sickness_n disease_n pain_n and_o corruption_n or_o the_o dissolution_n of_o this_o carcase_n 38._o and_o be_v the_o divine_a providence_n do_v afore_o know_v that_o the_o devil_n will_v tempt_v man_n note_n note_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o strange_a lust_n lest_o he_o shall_v long_o after_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n and_o become_v a_o devil_n as_o lucifer_n do_v god_n do_v represent_v unto_o he_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n and_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o
evil_a wherein_o the_o dissolution_n of_o the_o outward_a life_n be_v manifest_a 39_o for_o it_o be_v long_o of_o adam_n when_o he_o be_v yet_o in_o paradise_n when_o he_o lust_v after_o vanity_n and_o bring_v his_o imagination_n into_o the_o earth_n viz._n into_o that_o essence_n whence_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o outward_a body_n be_v extract_v and_o desire_v out_o of_o his_o mother_n to_o assay_v of_o the_o enkindle_v vanity_n which_o the_o devil_n have_v inflame_v thereupon_o the_o fiat_n draw_v he_o forth_o such_o a_o plant_n out_o of_o the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n whence_o also_o it_o have_v extract_v adam_n body_n so_o that_o adam_n hunger_n have_v to_o eat_v 40._o for_o the_o essence_n in_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_a and_o the_o hunger_n of_o the_o desire_n in_o adam_n be_v alike_o what_o he_o desire_v be_v represent_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o fiat_n adam_n imagination_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o 41._o reason_n say_v wherefore_o do_v god_n suffer_v it_o to_o come_v to_o pass_v christ_n say_v if_o you_o have_v faith_n as_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n and_o shall_v say_v to_o this_o mountain_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o sea_n it_o shall_v be_v do_v i_o prithee_o be_v not_o the_o soul_n spirit_n spring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o great_a divine_a omnipotence_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o eternal_a spiritual_a nature_n whence_o all_o being_n be_v create_v and_o shall_v it_o not_o then_o be_v potent_a 42._o he_o be_v a_o fire-spark_n of_o god_n may_v but_o when_o he_o be_v form_v into_o a_o creaturall_a be_v of_o the_o creature_n he_o withdraw_v into_o self_n lust_n and_o break_v himself_o off_o from_o the_o universal_a be_v and_o enter_v into_o a_o selfefullnesse_n and_o so_o he_o wrought_v his_o own_o destruction_n and_o this_o he_o have_v have_v if_o god_n love_n have_v not_o redeem_v he_o 43._o the_o soul_n power_n be_v so_o potent_a before_o the_o vanity_n that_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o any_o thing_n and_o so_o it_o be_v still_o powerful_a if_o the_o understanding_n be_v not_o take_v away_o from_o it_o it_o can_v by_o magic_n alter_v all_o thing_n whatsoever_o be_v in_o the_o outward_a world_n essence_n and_o introduce_v they_o into_o another_o essence_n but_o the_o vanity_n in_o the_o outward_a air_n dominion_n have_v bring_v a_o darkness_n thereinto_o so_o that_o it_o do_v not_o know_v itself_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n have_v cast_v the_o defile_a child_n into_o the_o dirt_n that_o it_o must_v pray_v for_o a_o laver_n and_o must_v be_v in_o this_o life_n time_n it_o be_v own_o enemy_n that_o it_o may_v learn_v to_o be_v humble_a and_o continue_v in_o the_o divine_a harmony_n and_o not_o become_v a_o devil_n chap._n xviii_o of_o the_o paradisicall_a condition_n paradisicall_a paradisicall_a paradisicall_a dominion_n life_n or_o condition_n state_n show_v how_o it_o shall_v have_v be_v if_o adam_n have_v not_o fall_v 1._o i_o know_v the_o sophist_n the_o the_o the_o or_o sophist_n sophister_n will_v here_o cavil_v at_o i_o and_o cry_v it_o down_o as_o a_o thing_n impossible_a for_o i_o to_o know_v be_v i_o be_v not_o there_o and_o see_v it_o myself_o to_o he_o i_o see_v that_o i_o in_o the_o essence_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n when_o i_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o i_o but_o when_o i_o be_v in_o adam_n essence_n be_v there_o and_o do_v myself_o fool_n lose_v fool_n fool_n fool_n negligent_o lose_v away_o my_o glory_n in_o adam_n but_o be_v christ_n have_v restore_v it_o again_o unto_o i_o i_o see_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n what_o i_o be_v in_o paradise_n and_o what_o i_o be_o now_o in_o sin_n and_o what_o i_o shall_v be_v again_o and_o therefore_o let_v none_o cry_v it_o out_o as_o a_o thing_n un-knowable_a for_o although_o i_o indeed_o know_v it_o not_o yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n know_v it_o in_o i_o from_o which_o knowledge_n i_o shall_v write_v 2._o adam_n be_v a_o wife_n a_o a_o a_o a_o husband_n and_o also_o a_o wife_n man_n and_o also_o a_o woman_n and_o yet_o none_o of_o they_o distinct_a but_o a_o virgin_n full_a of_o chastity_n modesty_n and_o purity_n viz._n the_o image_n of_o god_n he_o have_v both_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n in_o he_o in_o the_o conjunction_n of_o which_o the_o own_o love_n viz._n the_o virgineall_a centre_n stand_v be_v the_o fair_a paradisicall_a rose-garden_n of_o delight_n wherein_o he_o love_v himself_o as_o we_o also_o in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a shall_v be_v such_o as_o christ_n tell_v we_o matth._n 13._o and_o 22._o that_o we_o shall_v neither_o marry_v nor_o be_v give_v in_o marriage_n but_o be_v like_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n 3._o such_o a_o man_n as_o adam_n be_v before_o his_o eve_n shall_v arise_v and_o again_o enter_v into_o and_o eternal_o possess_v paradise_n not_o a_o man_n or_o woman_n but_o as_o the_o scripture_n say_v they_o be_v virgin_n and_o follow_v god_n and_o the_o lamb_n they_o be_v like_a to_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n yet_o not_o only_o pure_a spirit_n as_o the_o angel_n but_o in_o heavenly_a body_n in_o which_o the_o spiritual_a angelical_a body_n inhabit_v 4._o see_v then_o adam_n be_v create_v in_o paradise_n to_o the_o life_n eternal_a in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o god_n himself_o breathe_v his_o life_n and_o spirit_n into_o he_o therefore_o we_o can_v well_o describe_v he_o how_o he_o be_v in_o his_o innocency_n and_o how_o he_o fall_v and_o what_o he_o be_v now_o and_o shall_v again_o be_v at_o last_o 5._o if_o god_n have_v create_v he_o for_o he_o he_o he_o or_o for_o unto_o the_o earthly_a corruptible_fw-fr miserable_a naked_a sick_a bestial_a toilsome_a life_n than_o he_o have_v not_o bring_v he_o into_o paradise_n if_o god_n if_o if_o if_o god_n he_o have_v desire_a or_o will_a the_o bestial_a copulation_n and_o propagation_n than_o he_o will_v instant_o in_o the_o beginning_n have_v create_v man_n and_o woman_n and_o both_o sex_n have_v come_v forth_o in_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n into_o the_o division_n of_o both_o tincture_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o other_o earthly_a creature_n 6._o every_o creature_n bring_v its_o clothing_n from_o its_o body_n its_o its_o its_o or_o mother_n body_n dam_n but_o man_n come_v miserable_a naked_a and_o bare_a in_o deep_a poverty_n and_o un-ability_n and_o be_v able_a to_o do_v nothing_o and_o in_o his_o arrival_n to_o this_o world_n he_o be_v the_o poor_a miserable_a forlorne_a and_o most_o shiftless_a creature_n among_o all_o kind_n which_o can_v at_o all_o help_n himself_o which_o do_v sufficient_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o be_v not_o create_v of_o god_n unto_o this_o misery_n but_o unto_o but_o but_o but_o or_o unto_o in_o his_o perfection_n as_o all_o other_o creature_n be_v which_o perfection_n the_o first_o man_n fool_v away_o or_o lose_a by_o false_a lust_n whereupon_o god_n afterward_o in_o his_o sleep_n do_v first_o figurize_v he_o in_o the_o outward_a fiat_n to_o the_o natural_a life_n in_o man_n and_o woman_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o all_o earthly_a creature_n and_o hang_v upon_o he_o the_o worm_n carcase_n with_o the_o bestial_a member_n for_o propagation_n of_o which_o the_o poor_a soul_n be_v to_o this_o day_n ashamed_a that_o it_o must_v bear_v a_o bestial_a form_n on_o the_o body_n 7._o two_o fix_v and_o steadfast_a essence_n be_v in_o adam_n viz._n the_o spiritual_a body_n of_o body_n body_n body_n or_o of_o from_o the_o love-essentiality_a of_o the_o inward_a heaven_n which_o be_v god_n temple_n and_o the_o outward_a body_n viz._n the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v the_o mansion_n and_o habitation_n of_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a body_n which_o in_o no_o wise_a be_v manifest_a according_a to_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o it_o be_v a_o limus_fw-la a_o extract_n of_o the_o good_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o at_o the_o last_o judgement_n shall_v be_v sever_v in_o the_o earth_n from_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o curse_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o devil_n 8._o these_o two_o being_n viz._n the_o inward_a heavenly_a and_o the_o outward_a heavenly_a be_v mutual_o espouse_v to_o each_o other_o and_o form_v into_o one_o corpus_n one_o one_o one_o text_n corpus_n body_n wherein_o be_v the_o most_o holy_a tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n viz._n the_o great_a joyful_a love-desire_n which_o do_v inflame_v the_o essence_n so_o that_o both_o essence_n do_v very_o earnest_o and_o ardent_o desire_v each_o other_o in_o the_o love-desire_n and_o love_v one_o another_o the_o inward_a love_v the_o outward_a as_o its_o manifestation_n and_o sensation_n and_o the_o outward_a love_v the_o inward_a as_o its_o great_a sweetness_n and_o joyfulness_n as_o its_o precious_a pearl_n and_o most_o belove_a
but_o here_o lie_v the_o veil_n before_o the_o brightness_n of_o moses_n face_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o unworthiness_n of_o the_o bestial_a man._n 2._o for_o we_o find_v that_o the_o woman_n be_v take_v and_o form_v in_o the_o fiat_n out_o of_o adam_n essence_n soul_n essence_n essence_n essence_n or_o out_o of_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o the_o rib_n betoken_v adam_n dissolution_n or_o break_v viz._n that_o this_o body_n shall_v and_o will_v be_v destroy_v be_v be_v be_v or_o destroy_v dissolve_v for_o in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o rib_n longinus_n speer_n must_v afterward_o when_o christ_n be_v crucify_v enter_v into_o the_o same_o and_o tincture_n and_o heal_v the_o breach_n in_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n with_o heavenly_a blood_n 3._o now_o when_o adam_n hunger_n be_v set_v after_o the_o earthliness_n it_o do_v by_o its_o magnetic_a power_n impress_v into_o his_o fair_a image_n the_o vanity_n of_o evil_a and_o good_a whereupon_o the_o heavenly_a image_n of_o the_o angelical_a world_n essence_n do_v disappear_v as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v insinuate_v some_o strange_a matter_n into_o a_o burn_a and_o light-shining_a candle_n whereby_o it_o shall_v become_v dark_a and_o at_o last_o whole_o extinguish_v so_o it_o go_v also_o with_o adam_n for_o he_o bring_v his_o will_n and_o desire_v from_o god_n into_o selfehood_n and_o vanity_n and_o break_v himself_o off_o from_o god_n viz._n from_o the_o divine_a harmony_n 4._o even_o then_o he_o forthwith_o sink_v down_o into_o a_o impotency_n a_o a_o a_o faintness_n or_o impotency_n swoon_n into_o sleep_n viz._n into_o a_o unability_n which_o signify_v the_o death_n for_o the_o image_n of_o god_n which_o be_v immutable_a do_v not_o sleep_v whatsoever_o be_v eternal_a have_v no_o time_n in_o it_o but_o with_o but_o but_o but_o or_o with_o by_o the_o sleep_n the_o time_n be_v manifest_a in_o man_n for_o he_o sleep_v in_o the_o angelical_a world_n and_o awake_v to_o the_o outward_a world_n 5._o his_o sleep_n type_n sleep_n sleep_n sleep_n signify_v or_o be_v the_o real_a type_n be_v the_o rest_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o grave_a where_o the_o new_a regenerate_a life_n in_o christ_n humanity_n to_o humanity_n humanity_n humanity_n or_o be_v to_o must_v enter_v into_o adam_n sleep_n and_o awaken_v it_o again_o to_o the_o eternal_a life_n and_o bring_v it_o out_o of_o time_n into_o the_o eternal_a be_v 6._o but_o the_o break_n or_o divide_v of_o adam_n essence_n when_o the_o woman_n be_v take_v out_o of_o he_o be_v the_o break_n or_o bruise_v of_o christ_n body_n on_o the_o cross_n from_o the_o sixth_o hour_n unto_o the_o nine_o for_o so_o long_o be_v the_o fiat_n in_o adam_n sleep_n female_a sleep_n sleep_n sleep_n or_o a_o make_v the_o sex_n of_o male_a and_o female_a in_o the_o separate_n of_o the_o man_n and_o woman_n for_o in_o such_o a_o space_n of_o time_n the_o woman_n be_v complete_o finish_v or_o bring_v forth_o out_o of_o adam_n into_o a_o female_a person_n or_o image_n 7._o and_o when_o christ_n on_o the_o cross_n have_v again_o accomplish_v this_o redemption_n of_o our_o virginlike_a image_n from_o the_o divide_a woman_n divide_a divide_a divide_a text_n from_o the_o man_n and_o woman_n sex_n of_o male_a and_o female_a and_o tincture_v it_o with_o his_o heavenly_a blood_n in_o the_o divine_a love_n he_o say_v it_o be_v finish_v for_o before_o he_o stand_v in_o adam_n thirst_n as_o adam_n do_v thirst_n after_o the_o vanity_n so_o christ_n do_v now_o fill_v or_o satiate_v this_o thirst_n of_o vanity_n with_o the_o holy_a divine_a love-thirst_n and_o turn_v about_o the_o will_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o it_o may_v again_o introduce_v its_o thirst_n into_o god_n and_o when_o this_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v he_o say_v now_o it_o be_v finish_v and_o convert_v christ_n turn_v back_o adam_n in_o his_o sleep_n from_o the_o vanity_n and_o from_o the_o man_n and_o woman_n again_o into_o the_o angelical_a image_n great_a and_o wonderful_a be_v these_o mystery_n which_o the_o world_n can_v apprehend_v for_o it_o be_v as_o blind_v in_o they_o as_o a_o man_n that_o be_v bear_v blind_a be_v to_o behold_v this_o world_n but_o he_o that_o regard_v and_o find_v they_o have_v great_a joy_n therein_o 8._o eve_n be_v the_o right_n eve_n right_n right_n right_n understand_v as_o to_o the_o right_a life_n which_o be_v then_o manifest_a but_o afterward_o disappear_v for_o in_o she_o lay_v the_o woman_n seed_n which_o be_v to_o break_v the_o monstrous_a serpent_n of_o the_o earthly_a eve_n magical_a child_n for_o she_o be_v the_o matrix_fw-la in_o which_o the_o love-desire_n stand_v in_o adam_n viz._n the_o magical_a conception_n magical_a magical_a magical_a conception_n impregnation_n and_o birth_n she_o be_v adam_n paradisicall_a rose-garden_n in_o peculiar_a love_n wherein_o he_o love_v himself_o for_o the_o amass_a or_o conceive_n of_o the_o magical_a impregnation_n or_o incarnation_n or_o divine_a formation_n of_o propagation_n be_v or_o do_v stand_v in_o the_o conjunction_n of_o both_o tincture_n 9_o and_o god_n say_v after_o the_o eat_n of_o the_o apple_n unto_o they_o the_o woman_n seed_n shall_v bruise_v the_o serpent_n head_n the_o ground_n and_o cornerstone_n lie_v here_o in_o this_o matrix_fw-la for_o the_o woman_n matrix_fw-la whereinis_fw-la the_o divine_a formation_n stand_v be_v as_o to_o the_o right_a life_n heavenly_a be_v out_o of_o the_o heavenly_a essentiality_n wherein_o consist_v the_o right_a paradise_n 10._o but_o adam_n with_o his_o imagination_n bring_v earthliness_n and_o vanity_n thereinto_o viz._n self-will_a and_o then_o the_o holy_a part_n viz._n venus_n desire_n which_o be_v the_o divine_a centre_n in_o the_o humanity_n viz._n the_o manifest_a love-word_n in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n do_v disappear_v in_o this_o matrix_fw-la therefore_o eve_n of_o eve_n eve_n eve_n out_o of_o or_o by_o reason_n of_o from_o this_o strange_a will_n introduce_v into_o the_o matrix_fw-la bring_v forth_o at_o first_o a_o self-willed_n proud_a murderer_n for_o adam_n with_o his_o false_a imagination_n have_v introduce_v this_o vanity_n so_o also_o the_o devil_n desire_n thereinto_o 11._o but_o the_o divine_a love-will_a will_v not_o forsake_v this_o disappear_v angelical_a matrix_fw-la and_o give_v himself_o by_o promise_n thereinto_o with_o the_o dear_a and_o precious_a name_n of_o jesus_n who_o shall_v again_o awaken_v it_o in_o the_o holinesse_n property_n and_o bruise_v the_o head_n of_o the_o devil_n insinuate_v desire_v and_o false_a rebellious_a will_n that_o be_v destroy_v and_o take_v away_o the_o may_v of_o its_o life_n and_o introduce_v it_o again_o through_o divine_a love_n into_o the_o first_o life_n and_o even_o in_o this_o holy_a matrix_fw-la which_o the_o word_n and_o power_n of_o god_n do_v again_o awaken_v in_o the_o sweet_a name_n of_o jesus_n in_o the_o seed_n of_o mary_n in_o the_o limit_v the_o the_o the_o aim_v mark_v or_o limit_v bind_v of_o the_o covenant_n the_o serpent_n poison_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o flesh_n be_v destroy_v 12._o and_o this_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n dear_a brother_n observe_v it_o it_o be_v high_o know_v the_o covenant_n the_o the_o the_o text_n the_o promise_a mark_n of_o the_o covenant_n aim_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n be_v pight_v or_o set_a into_o this_o matrix_fw-la but_o eve_n be_v not_o the_o very_a child_n for_o the_o part_n of_o the_o heavenly_a matrix_fw-la stand_v disappear_v in_o she_o but_o yet_o it_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n as_o the_o dry_a rod_n of_o aaron_n which_o bud_a forth_o afresh_o do_v tipify_v unto_o we_o 13._o she_o be_v indeed_o the_o whole_a matrix_fw-la of_o adam_n but_o the_o holy_a part_n be_v shut_v up_o in_o she_o and_o the_o outward_a part_n of_o the_o outwrrd_v world_n with_o evil_a and_o good_a viz._n the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o three_o principle_n which_o have_v indeed_o a_o half_a soulelike_a property_n but_o captivate_v in_o the_o prison_n of_o god_n anger_n the_o holy_a covenant_n of_o love_n rest_v in_o the_o disappear_v part_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o awake_v anger_n from_o which_o covenant_n the_o prophetical_a spirit_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n speak_v and_o prophesy_v of_o the_o future_a open_n or_o manifestation_n in_o the_o covenant_n 14._o the_o great_a mystery_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o the_o formation_n of_o eve_n for_o a_o man_n must_v very_o entire_o and_o intimate_o understand_v and_o apprehend_v the_o birth_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o original_n of_o man_n if_o he_o will_v see_v the_o ground_n for_o she_o be_v the_o half_a adam_n not_o take_v only_o and_o whole_o out_o of_o adam_n flesh_n but_o out_o of_o his_o essence_n out_o of_o the_o female_a part_n she_o be_v adam_n matrix_fw-la 15._o the_o woman_n receive_v no_o more_o from_o adam_n flesh_n and_o bone_n save_o the_o rib_n in_o
whereinto_o it_o introduce_v the_o false_a word_n so_o far_o as_o the_o false_a word_n in_o its_o speak_v find_v a_o place_n of_o rest_n to_o work_v and_o bring_v forth_o its_o evil_a fruit_n 42._o and_o therefore_o the_o holy_a word_n shall_v judge_v the_o false_a as_o also_o at_o the_o end_n of_o this_o time_n the_o holy_a word_n shall_v cast_v out_o from_o itself_o all_o false_a fancy_n false_a false_a false_a carve_a work_n of_o fancy_n idol_n opinion_n and_o all_o whatsoever_o have_v be_v form_v in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o give_v they_o to_o the_o dark_a world_n 43._o all_o those_o that_o take_v or_o conceive_v the_o word_n in_o they_o in_o their_o devilish_a and_o serpentine_a ens_fw-la and_o use_v it_o against_o god_n child_n in_o who_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la be_v manifest_a and_o do_v stir_v up_o also_o a_o offence_n or_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v in_o the_o child_n of_o god_n that_o the_o free_a will_n in_o they_o do_v also_o conceive_v itself_o in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la viz._n in_o anger_n and_o averseness_n where_o always_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la do_v likewise_o form_n itself_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o zeal_n arise_v these_o false_a author_n beginner_n and_o causer_n do_v all_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 44._o for_o they_o do_v extreme_o despite_n and_o defy_v he_o that_o he_o must_v even_o proceed_v forth_o through_o the_o anger_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o be_v stir_v up_o and_o oftentimes_o show_v himself_o in_o the_o turba_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o fall_v upon_o the_o neck_n of_o the_o wicked_a as_o may_v be_v see_v by_o elias_n and_o moses_n and_o also_o by_o elisha_n who_o curse_v the_o boy_n that_o the_o bear_n come_v out_o and_o tear_v they_o to_o piece_n for_o thus_o the_o sword_n of_o god_n come_v forth_o through_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o saint_n if_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v extreme_o displease_v and_o set_v into_o a_o fiery_a zeal_n then_o he_o awaken_v turba_n magna_fw-la which_o draw_v the_o sword_n against_o a_o wicked_a people_n and_o devour_v they_o 45._o thus_o understand_v it_o in_o its_o full_a scope_n and_o meaning_n man_n have_v god_n word_n in_o he_o which_o create_v he_o understand_v the_o word_n have_v imprint_v and_o form_v itself_o with_o the_o create_v both_o in_o its_o holiness_n and_o also_o in_o the_o anger_n and_o that_o also_o of_o also_o also_o also_o or_o out_o of_o in_o the_o outward_a world_n for_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n or_o the_o earth_n itself_o be_v amass_v and_o compact_v through_o the_o word_n so_o that_o the_o form_v word_n which_o take_v its_o beginning_n in_o the_o divine_a desire_n viz._n in_o the_o fiat_n be_v a_o exhalation_n forth-breathed_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n out_o of_o love_n and_o anger_n therefore_o it_o be_v evil_a and_o good_a but_o the_o evil_n be_v hide_v and_o as_o it_o be_v whole_o swallow_v up_o in_o the_o light_n as_o the_o night_n in_o the_o day_n 46._o but_o the_o sinful_a desire_n in_o lucifer_n and_o adam_n have_v awaken_v the_o anger_n so_o that_o it_o be_v become_v essential_o manifest_a now_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o form_a word_n both_o in_o love_n and_o anger_n do_v stand_v open_a in_o the_o earth_n and_o also_o in_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n viz._n in_o man_n and_o also_o in_o the_o free_a will_n of_o man_n whatsoever_o he_o do_v now_o form_n and_o amass_n in_o his_o free_a will_n that_o he_o have_v make_v be_v it_o either_o evil_a or_o good_a 47._o but_o now_o the_o evil_n shall_v in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v separate_v from_o the_o good_a and_o in_o what_o part_n either_o of_o the_o evil_a or_o good_a the_o humane_a understanding_n viz._n the_o soul_n shall_v be_v find_v thereinto_o it_o must_v enter_v with_o all_o whatsoever_o it_o have_v do_v as_o into_o its_o own_o make_a habitation_n and_o therefore_o christ_n say_v their_o work_n shall_v follow_v they_o and_o be_v purge_v or_o prove_v by_o the_o fire_n note_n note_n also_o at_o the_o end_n when_o the_o book_n of_o the_o essence_n shall_v be_v open_v they_o shall_v be_v judge_v according_a to_o their_o work_n for_o the_o work_n be_v it_o evil_n or_o good_a do_v embrace_v the_o soul_n unless_o it_o do_v whole_o depart_v from_o the_o evil_a and_o destroy_v it_o again_o by_o reconciliation_n of_o his_o offend_a and_o wrong_a brother_n and_o drown_v the_o substance_n in_o the_o blood_n and_o death_n of_o christ_n else_o there_o be_v no_o remedy_n 48._o therefore_o a_o man_n must_v well_o consider_v what_o he_o will_v speak_v for_o he_o speak_v from_o the_o form_v ens_fw-la of_o god_n manifestation_n and_o well_o bethink_v and_o ponder_v with_o himself_o before_o he_o intend_v or_o conceive_v in_o the_o will_n to_o do_v any_o thing_n and_o by_o no_o mean_n consent_n unto_o any_o false_a backbiting_n or_o approve_v by_o a_o yea_o neither_o private_o nor_o open_o 49._o for_o all_o forge_a tale_n and_o sharp_a taunt_n proceed_v from_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la all_o curse_n and_o swear_n and_o sting_a gird_n proceed_v from_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la yea_o though_o they_o be_v but_o in_o jest_n yet_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la have_v stick_v itself_o with_o they_o to_o the_o good_a and_o compact_v they_o with_o the_o word_n therefore_o christ_n say_v swear_v not_o at_o all_o let_v your_o speech_n be_v yea_o yea_o nay_o nay_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o than_o these_o come_v of_o evil_a note_n note_n that_o be_v it_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o serpent_n ens._n 50._o all_o curser_n and_o swearer_n have_v introduce_v their_o free_a will_n viz._n the_o poor_a soul_n into_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o form_v their_o curse_n and_o oath_n with_o all_o their_o lewd_a wanton_a talk_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o sow_v into_o god_n anger_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_a all_o god_n child_n who_o be_v in_o right_a earnest_n do_v form_n their_o word_n in_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la especial_o the_o prayer_n when_o the_o free_a will_n of_o the_o soul_n do_v amass_n or_o conceive_v itself_o in_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la which_o be_v open_v by_o christ_n humanity_n than_o it_o form_v the_o true_a essential_a word_n of_o god_n in_o itself_o so_o as_o it_o come_v to_o substance_n 51._o therefore_o saint_n paul_n say_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v mighty_o intercede_v for_o we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o it_o please_v he_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v form_v in_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o holy_a word_n he_o be_v take_v or_o apprehend_v and_o this_o take_n or_o receive_v be_v that_o which_o christ_n say_v he_o will_v give_v we_o his_o flesh_n for_o food_n and_o his_o blood_n for_o drink_v 52._o the_o soul_n will_v take_v christ_n ens_fw-la and_o in_o christ_n ens_fw-la the_o word_n of_o christ_n become_v man_n which_o the_o soul_n desire_n or_o fiat_n do_v receive_v or_o impress_v into_o its_o holy_a ens_fw-la disappear_v in_o adam_n and_o here_o adam_n arise_v in_o christ_n and_o become_v christ_n the_o second_o adam_n or_o the_o anoint_v one_o according_o to_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la and_o divine_a word_n and_o from_o this_o ens_fw-la of_o christ_n proceed_v forth_o divine_a knowledge_n out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 53._o thus_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o dwell_v in_o they_o and_o so_o they_o speak_v god_n word_n and_o without_o this_o there_o be_v no_o true_a know_v or_o will_v but_o mere_a fable_n and_o babel_n a_o confusion_n of_o the_o crafty_a serpent_n 54._o therefore_o christ_n call_v the_o pharisee_n a_o seed_n of_o serpent_n and_o a_o generation_n of_o viper_n and_o although_o they_o be_v the_o high_a priest_n yet_o he_o know_v they_o to_o be_v so_o in_o their_o essence_n for_o they_o have_v form_v their_o will_n in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la they_o carry_v the_o word_n of_o moses_n in_o their_o mouth_n and_o therein_o they_o mix_v the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la as_o many_o still_o do_v to_o this_o day_n where_o the_o incarnate_a devil_n carry_v god_n word_n upon_o his_o tongue_n and_o yet_o do_v only_o hide_v the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la thereby_o and_o introduce_v the_o diabolical_a ens_fw-la into_o the_o literal_a word_n whence_o babel_n the_o mother_n of_o all_o spiritual_a whoredom_n be_v bear_v a_o mere_a verbal_a contention_n and_o wrangle_v about_o word_n where_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o serpent_n do_v oppose_v the_o divine_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o form_v divine_a word_n 55._o but_o so_o it_o must_v be_v that_o the_o form_v and_o conceive_a word_n in_o god_n child_n may_v be_v stir_v up_o whet_v and_o exercise_v and_o the_o truth_n come_v forth_o to_o light_n dear_a brethren_n this_o be_v the_o
inheritance_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o adam_n and_o eve_n and_o that_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o the_o body_n must_v die_v and_o whole_o putrify_v and_o entet_fw-la again_o into_o its_o first_o ens_fw-la for_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la must_v be_v whole_o do_v away_o it_o can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 56._o the_o first_o ens_fw-la in_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v coagulate_v in_o in_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n must_v be_v whole_o renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n if_o it_o will_v possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o if_o it_o remain_v captivate_v in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la it_o shall_v never_o be_v any_o more_o manifest_a understand_v the_o holy_a ens_fw-la which_o disappear_v in_o adam_n and_o be_v captivate_v in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la whereby_o death_n come_v into_o the_o flesh_n 57_o therefore_o a_o man_n must_v consider_v what_o he_o speak_v think_v and_o do_v lest_o he_o conceive_v his_o thought_n in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o frame_v a_o will_n in_o the_o mind_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o serpent_n for_o else_o the_o devil_n do_v set_v himself_o therein_o and_o hatch_v a_o basilisk_n viz._n a_o hellish_a form_n in_o the_o word_n 58._o for_o all_o wrath_n which_o be_v conceive_v in_o man_n for_o revenge_n do_v primary_o arise_v in_o its_o centre_n out_o of_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n viz._n in_o god_n anger_n and_o form_n itself_o further_o in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la to_o substance_n let_v it_o be_v what_o zeal_n it_o will_v if_o it_o bring_v itself_o into_o a_o wrath_n to_o its_o own_o revenge_n it_o be_v form_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o serpent_n and_o be_v devilish_a 59_o and_o though_o the_o same_o be_v a_o prophet_n and_o a_o apostle_n and_o yet_o will_v bring_v himself_o in_o the_o wrath_n to_o his_o own_o revenge_n than_o this_o substance_n be_v form_v from_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o go_v into_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v therein_o zealous_a which_o oftentimes_o do_v so_o stir_v up_o and_o form_v itself_o in_o the_o holy_a child_n of_o god_n that_o saint_n that_o that_o that_o the_o saint_n they_o must_v against_o their_o purpose_a will_n bring_v down_o the_o turba_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o the_o wicked_a also_o upon_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n as_o may_v be_v see_v by_o moses_n upon_o chorah_n dathan_n and_o abiram_n who_o the_o earth_n swallow_v up_o so_o also_o by_o elias_n in_o the_o fire_n concern_v the_o two_o captain_n over_o fifty_o who_o the_o fire_n devour_v also_o by_o elisha_n and_o many_o other_o prophet_n 60._o and_o there_o be_v many_o remarkable_a example_n to_o be_v find_v concern_v this_o in_o in_o the_o holy_a history_n how_o oftentimes_o the_o child_n of_o god_n have_v be_v force_v to_o carry_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o turba_n in_o they_o a_o great_a example_n whereof_o we_o see_v in_o samson_n and_o also_o in_o joshua_n with_o his_o war_n and_o likewise_o in_o abraham_n how_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n do_v enkindle_v itself_o in_o they_o that_o they_o in_o their_o spirit_n of_o zeal_n have_v oftentimes_o awaken_v the_o turba_n magna_fw-la in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o raise_v great_a rebuke_n judgement_n and_o plague_n upon_o whole_a country_n as_o moses_n in_o egpit_n do_v with_o the_o plague_n upon_o the_o egyptian_n 61._o but_o we_o must_v here_o distinguish_v if_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n shall_v awaken_v itself_o in_o a_o holy_a man_n without_o his_o purpose_a will_n and_o give_v he_o the_o sword_n of_o god_n anger_n such_o a_o one_o differ_v much_o from_o those_o who_o in_o their_o own_o thought_n contrive_v and_o plot_n in_o the_o wrath_n and_o introduce_v the_o conceive_a or_o purpose_a will_n into_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_z make_v it_o to_o substance_n for_o that_o be_v sin_n yea_o though_o the_o saint_n the_o the_o the_o the_o great_a saint_n most_o holy_a man_n shall_v do_v it_o 26._o therefore_o christ_n so_o emphatical_o and_o punctual_o teach_v we_o in_o the_o new_a birth_n love_n humility_n and_o meekness_n and_o will_v that_o a_o christian_n shall_v not_o at_o all_o revenge_n note_n note_n also_o not_o be_v angry_a for_o he_o say_v that_o whosoever_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n be_v guilty_a of_o the_o judgement_n for_o the_o anger_n be_v a_o conception_n in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la which_o must_v be_v cut_v off_o by_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n from_o the_o good_a be_v and_o whosoever_o shall_v say_v unto_o his_o brother_n racha_n shall_v be_v in_o danger_n of_o the_o counsel_n for_o the_o desire_n of_o revenge_n of_o of_o of_o or_o revenge_n racha_n arise_v in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o dark_a fiery_a wheel_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n therefore_o in_o the_o fire-soule_n there_o be_v a_o form_n of_o the_o fire_n word_n in_o manner_n of_o a_o wheel_n like_o a_o madness_n and_o the_o soul_n fiery-forme_n stand_v in_o the_o racha_n as_o a_o mad_a furious_a wheel_n which_o confound_v the_o essence_n in_o the_o body_n and_o destroy_v or_o shatter_v in_o piece_n the_o understanding_n for_o every_o racha_n desire_v to_o destroy_v god_n image_n thus_o the_o soul_n hang_v on_o the_o wheel_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n viz._n on_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o horrible_a anxious_a birth_n as_o be_v before_o mention_v concern_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o birth_n of_o nature_n 63._o moreover_o christ_n say_v whosoever_o say_v to_o his_o brother_n thou_o fool_n shall_v be_v in_o danger_n of_o hellfire_n this_o be_v thus_o wrought_v when_o the_o conceive_a will_n have_v form_v itself_o in_o the_o furious_a wrath_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o introduce_v it_o into_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la than_o it_o stand_v in_o the_o furious_a wheel_n as_o mad_a and_o if_o it_o do_v now_o purposely_o go_v on_o and_o so_o form_v the_o word_n and_o cast_v or_o speak_v it_o forth_o against_o its_o brother_n and_o enkindle_v in_o he_o also_o a_o hateful_a enmity_n in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la the_o same_o burn_v in_o his_o express_v word_n in_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o he_o be_v guilty_a of_o it_o for_o he_o have_v enkindle_v it_o in_o his_o racha_n 64._o therefore_o say_v christ_n if_o thou_o will_v offer_v thy_o gift_n go_v first_o and_o be_v reconcile_v to_o thy_o offend_a brother_n or_o neighbour_n for_o otherwise_o he_o bring_v his_o wrath_n into_o thy_o offering_n and_o withhold_v thou_o in_o thy_o desire_n towards_o god_n that_o thou_o can_v not_o reach_v the_o holy_a ens_fw-la which_o else_o wash_v away_o the_o turba_n in_o thy_o enkindle_v vanity_n 65._o for_o the_o word_n fool_n be_v in_o itself_o in_o the_o essence_n nothing_o else_o but_o a_o enkindle_v wrathful_a fiery_a wheel_n a_o outrageous_a madness_n and_o he_o that_o so_o call_v his_o neighbour_n without_o a_o cause_n he_o have_v bring_v forth_o a_o word_n in_o the_o fire-wheel_n in_o god_n wrath_n and_o be_v guilty_a of_o it_o for_o the_o forth-produced_n word_n be_v arisen_a out_o of_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n 66._o every_o word_n when_o it_o be_v form_v do_v first_o awaken_v its_o own_o ens_fw-la whence_o it_o take_v its_o original_n than_o it_o lead_v itself_o forth_o through_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o five_o sense_n against_o its_o brother_n now_o whosoever_o use_v such_o a_o wrathful_a devour_a fire-word_n against_o his_o brother_n he_o sow_v into_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o reap_v the_o fruit_n which_o he_o have_v so_o sow_o when_o it_o spring_v up_o and_o grow_v 67._o therefore_o take_v heed_n and_o beware_v o_o man_n what_o thou_o think_v speak_v or_o desire_v to_o do_v look_v well_o always_o in_o what_o zeal_n thou_o stand_v whether_o it_o be_v divine_a or_o only_o of_o thy_o own_o poisonful_a nature_n thou_o father_n thou_o mother_n thou_o brother_n and_o sister_n which_o proceed_v and_o come_v from_o one_o blood_n from_o one_o ens_fw-la and_o mutual_o assimilate_v each_o with_o other_o as_o a_o tree_n in_o its_o branch_n think_v and_o consider_v what_o kind_n of_o sound_n or_o tune_n thou_o introduce_v into_o the_o vital_a ens_fw-la of_o thy_o fellow-twiggs_a and_o branch_n whether_o it_o be_v god_n love-word_n or_o his_o word_n of_o anger_n if_o you_o do_v not_o destroy_v the_o introduce_v evil_a again_o with_o love_n and_o introduce_v again_o the_o love_n ens_fw-la into_o the_o anger_n to_o overcome_v and_o reconcile_v it_o then_o the_o substance_n must_v come_v before_o come_v come_v come_v or_o before_o into_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o be_v separate_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n as_o the_o devil_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o good_a ens_fw-la and_o so_o shall_v thou_o oh_o wicked_a man_n with_o thy_o wicked_a form_a word_n
at_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n do_v understand_v what_o kind_n of_o entire_a inward_a great_a joy_n and_o love-delight_n be_v therein_o and_o how_o delight_n how_o how_o how_o excellent_o with_o surpass_a beauty_n glory_n and_o delight_n dear_o the_o bride_n receive_v her_o bridegroom_n in_o his_o pure_a clear_a and_o bright_a fire_n property_n and_o how_o she_o give_v he_o her_o love-kiss_a unto_o other_o this_o be_v dumb_a 16._o when_o reason_n hear_v one_o speak_v of_o paradise_n than_o it_o understand_v only_o a_o certain_a place_n apart_o and_o it_o be_v even_o so_o there_o be_v a_o certain_a place_n which_o be_v call_v the_o garden_n in_o eden_n where_o adam_n and_o eve_n be_v tempt_v and_o from_o which_o place_n they_o be_v drive_v after_o the_o fall_n but_o yet_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v such_o a_o paradise_n before_o the_o curse_n yet_o see_v god_n know_v the_o fall_n the_o holy_a paradise_n be_v only_o open_v unto_o they_o in_o one_o certain_a place_n for_o to_o what_o end_n shall_v the_o whole_a world_n bring_v forth_o paradisicall_a fruit_n see_v there_o be_v no_o creature_n upon_o the_o earth_n that_o be_v capable_a to_o enjoy_v the_o same_o 17._o but_o adam_n and_o eve_n be_v however_o bring_v into_o paradise_n that_o although_o this_o first_o body_n shall_v fall_v and_o come_v to_o ruin_n yet_o they_o and_o their_o child_n may_v by_o the_o new_a regeneration_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n enter_v in_o again_o through_o this_o fire-sword_n this_o mystery_n be_v exceed_o great_a 18._o for_o prince_n lucifer_n before_o the_o time_n of_o the_o create_a earth_n sit_v in_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o angelical_a world_n in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n wherein_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o fiat_n and_o bring_v into_o a_o compaction_n his_o false_a imagination_n have_v pollution_n have_v have_v have_v make_v it_o subject_a to_o infection_n and_o pollution_n taint_v the_o limus_fw-la before_o the_o compaction_n it_o be_v the_o place_n of_o his_o hierarchy_n now_o the_o outward_a body_n of_o man_n be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n in_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n and_o form_v according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o humane_a life_n which_o be_v in_o the_o word_n the_o word_n form_v by_o or_o through_o the_o fiat_n the_o ens_fw-la or_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n according_a to_o the_o form_n of_o the_o humane_a soulelike_a life_n which_o be_v in_o the_o word_n and_o be_v god_n have_v set_v himself_o through_o his_o word_n to_o be_v judge_n against_o the_o false_a infection_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o devil_n to_o judge_v he_o and_o his_o enkindle_a whickednesse_n which_o he_o have_v bring_v to_o substance_n the_o judicial_a execution_n judicial_a judicial_a judicial_a or_o sword_n of_o execution_n sword_n be_v already_o in_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n whereof_o adam_n be_v make_v 19_o for_o when_o god_n create_v the_o earth_n he_o time_n he_o he_o he_o certain_o appoint_v and_o set_v a_o time_n found_v its_o time_n when_o he_o will_v keep_v the_o judgement_n and_o sever_v the_o evil_a from_o the_o good_a and_o give_v the_o evil_a for_o a_o habitation_n to_o the_o apostate_n prince_n but_o be_v the_o good_a in_o the_o occluse_a earth_n be_v without_o heavenly_a creature_n see_v its_o prince_n be_v cast_v out_o god_n create_v adam_n a_o other_o hierarch_n out_o of_o this_o good_a ens_fw-la to_o be_v a_o ruler_n of_o this_o place_n and_o hence_o come_v the_o devil_n envy_n against_o man_n and_o all_o good_a creature_n of_o this_o world_n 20._o but_o now_o we_o be_v here_o to_o consider_v of_o the_o apostasy_n of_o man_n with_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o cherub_n for_o saint_n paul_n say_v we_o be_v choose_v in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v and_o even_o here_o this_o say_n of_o paul_n do_v belong_v god_n know_v that_o this_o ens_fw-la of_o which_o adam_n be_v to_o be_v create_v be_v already_o somewhat_o subject_a to_o false_a lust_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o devil_n introduce_v desire_v therefore_o god_n for_o god_n god_n god_n foresee_v or_o provide_v for_o choose_v this_o limus_fw-la in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n out_o of_o which_o he_o will_v make_v man_n that_o he_o will_v through_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o flame_a sword_n bring_v it_o through_o death_n and_o through_o the_o fire_n and_o whole_o burn_v away_o the_o false_a infect_a desire_n of_o lust_n and_o regenerate_v he_o anew_o in_o jesus_n in_o his_o deep_a love_n in_o his_o word_n in_o jehovah_n that_o be_v open_v out_o of_o jehovah_n and_o introduce_v a_o new_a limus_fw-la into_o the_o taint_a one_o and_o bring_v they_o together_o quite_o through_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o fire-sword_n and_o purge_v and_o purify_v they_o whole_o and_o thorough_o 21._o and_o here_o also_o be_v christ_n descension_n into_o hell_n where_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n enter_v into_o this_o fire-sword_n and_o change_v the_o wrath_n into_o love_n and_o do_v also_o destroy_v the_o sting_n of_o death_n which_o be_v insinuate_v into_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n out_o of_o which_o adam_n be_v create_v according_a to_o the_o outward_a humanity_n and_o this_o fire-sword_n have_v its_o raise_n and_o original_a in_o the_o corruption_n of_o lucifer_n 22._o for_o albeit_o adam_n be_v create_v as_o to_o one_o part_n out_o of_o the_o heavenly_a essentiality_n that_o be_v in_o the_o word_n of_o man_n life_n which_o be_v inspire_v and_o breathe_v into_o his_o outward_a and_o inward_a limus_fw-la yet_o this_o fire-sword_n lie_v hide_v as_o a_o glimmer_a incentive_a in_o the_o earthly_a limus_fw-la of_o the_o outward_a body_n which_o also_o assault_v adam_n so_o that_o he_o lust_v against_o the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n in_o which_o incentive_a the_o devil_n also_o introduce_v his_o desire_n into_o he_o and_o provoke_v he_o to_o fall_v which_o be_v god_n well_o know_v that_o the_o poor_a man_n will_v not_o stand_v he_o ordain_v a_o help_n and_o saviour_n in_o christ_n to_o guide_v and_o bring_v he_o into_o that_o holy_a ens_fw-la whereinto_o he_o shall_v be_v bring_v viz._n into_o the_o true_a sabbath_n and_o eternal_a rest_n 23._o indeed_o adam_n be_v set_v whole_o perfect_a in_o equal_a harmony_n and_o accord_n and_o bring_v into_o paradise_n to_o try_v if_o the_o soul_n can_v have_v overcome_v the_o incentive_a of_o vain_a lust_n and_o therefore_o the_o tree_n of_o temptation_n be_v represent_v to_o he_o to_o see_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o the_o soul_n to_o overpower_v this_o contamination_n of_o lust_n and_o remain_v whole_o and_o full_o in_o the_o likeness_n and_o harmony_n 24._o but_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a therefore_o christ_n must_v afterward_o proba_n afterward_o afterward_o afterward_o undergo_v this_o proba_n come_v into_o this_o place_n and_o be_v tempt_v forty_o day_n in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o adam_n ens_fw-la and_o in_o his_o new_a introduce_v heavenly_a ens_fw-la to_o see_v whether_o the_o fire-soul_n will_v stand_v in_o perfect_a purity_n and_o be_v it_o do_v now_o stand_v in_o christ_n the_o new_a intoduce_v heavenly_a ens_fw-la do_v destroy_v the_o sword_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o outward_a body_n of_o christ_n and_o bring_v the_o outward_a body_n which_o he_o in_o mary_n receive_v from_o her_o seed_n quite_o through_o this_o sword_n of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n into_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la and_o in_o this_o power_n the_o outward_a body_n do_v arise_v from_o death_n and_o get_v victory_n over_o death_n and_o this_o fire-sword_n and_o take_v the_o fire-sword_n into_o its_o power_n wherewith_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n he_o will_v purge_v his_o floar_n as_o a_o judge_n over_o devil_n and_o man_n as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o earth_n 25._o for_o the_o main_a ambition_n be_v about_o the_o fire-sword_n for_o king_n lucifer_n have_v change_v it_o from_o the_o pure_a clear_a light_n into_o fire_n wherewith_o he_o will_v to_o domineer_v and_o rule_v as_o a_o god_n but_o god_n send_v to_o he_o another_o prince_n and_o king_n who_o take_v it_o from_o he_o and_o thrust_v he_o from_o this_o throne_n and_o shall_v turn_v this_o sword_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n again_o into_o the_o divine_a property_n and_o cast_v out_o and_o judge_v the_o devil_n with_o this_o sword_n 26._o and_o there_o be_v not_o such_o a_o silly_a and_o narrow_a mean_v of_o the_o fire-sword_n as_o hitherto_o have_v be_v general_o understand_v although_o it_o have_v be_v hide_v by_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n yet_o we_o shall_v now_o open_v our_o eye_n and_o deep_o consider_v what_o this_o manifestation_n import_v that_o it_o do_v even_o foretell_v and_o signify_v the_o judgement_n of_o this_o sword_n that_o he_o
in_o the_o matrix_fw-la of_o eve_n and_o apprehend_v the_o first_o seed_n in_o the_o desire_n now_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n do_v yet_o belong_v to_o the_o first_o man_n but_o be_v he_o do_v lose_v it_o by_o his_o negligence_n the_o first_o adam_n must_v be_v offer_v to_o the_o earth_n and_o also_o its_o first_o seed_n to_o the_o anger_n 43._o and_o after_o this_o first_o seed_n abel_n come_v forth_o in_o the_o holy_a covenant_n and_o offer_v his_o sweet_a blood_n for_o the_o sinful_a seed_n to_o the_o anger_n that_o the_o anger_n may_v let_v its_o flame_n fall_v and_o suffer_v the_o first_o birth_n to_o press_v life_n press_v press_v press_v viz._n through_o death_n and_o the_o anger_n into_o life_n through_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o second_o 44._o the_o first_o birth_n be_v a_o murderer_n which_o signify_v the_o devil_n in_o man_n the_o second_o be_v the_o offering_n of_o or_o for_o the_o first_o that_o the_o anger-devill_n in_o the_o first_o adam_n may_v be_v appease_v in_o the_o offering_n of_o the_o second_o 45._o not_o that_o we_o will_v exalt_v or_o take_v in_o the_o wicked_a into_o the_o offering_n of_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o he_o be_v wicked_a the_o devil_n devour_v most_o of_o the_o wicked_a crew_n only_o the_o wicked_a sinner_n have_v a_o open_a gate_n make_v for_o he_o in_o the_o offering_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n if_o he_o do_v convert_v and_o turn_v himself_o from_o his_o wickedness_n 46._o but_o that_o some_o write_v there_o be_v a_o twofold_a seed_n which_o do_v sever_n itself_o in_o eve_n viz._n one_o whole_o devilish_a from_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o serpent_n and_o the_o other_o from_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o christ_n or_o the_o promise_a seed_n of_o the_o woman_n in_o the_o covenant_n be_v nothing_o so_o these_o have_v not_o at_o all_o learned_a the_o a._n b._n c._n in_o this_o school_n they_o have_v only_o a_o dream_a shadow_n and_o fiction_n of_o the_o mystery_n and_o not_o the_o true_a sight_n thus_o they_o build_v the_o election_n of_o grace_n upon_o this_o but_o they_o be_v much_o mistake_v note_n note_n they_o speak_v only_o the_o serpent_n word_n which_o desire_v to_o have_v it_o so_o observe_v it_o thus_o 47._o adam_n have_v only_o one_o limbus_n to_o his_o seed_n and_o eve_n only_o one_o matrix_fw-la for_o her_o seed_n but_o they_o both_o stand_v in_o three_o principle_n the_o principle_n be_v in_o contest_v as_o still_o they_o be_v at_o this_o day_n the_o second_o principle_n viz._n the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n or_o angelical_a world_n do_v disappear_v in_o the_o soul_n seed_n and_o god_n espouse_v his_o only_a most_o holy_a word_n again_o therein_o unto_o the_o new-birth_n 48._o and_o this_o espousal_n or_o betrothment_n stand_v aswell_o in_o cain_n ens_fw-la as_o in_o abel_n ens_fw-la but_o cain_n ens_fw-la be_v apprehend_v in_o the_o contest_v of_o the_o three_o principle_n in_o the_o anger_n and_o cover_v with_o the_o serpent_n monster_n not_o so_o to_o a_o impossibility_n as_o if_o he_o be_v bear_v to_o condemnation_n but_o even_o to_o a_o possibility_n of_o the_o freewill_n whether_o he_o will_v lay_v down_o the_o selfefull_a assume_v and_o self_n appropriate_v right_o in_o adam_n and_o live_v in_o god_n will_n or_o whether_o he_o will_v live_v unto_o himself_o upon_o this_o be_v the_o election_n set_v 49._o now_o god_n know_v whereinto_o the_o freewill_n be_v enter_v if_o it_o be_v enter_v into_o iniquity_n and_o selfehood_n then_o god_n anger_n establish_v or_o confirm_v it_o in_o its_o choice_n to_o condemnation_n but_o if_o it_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o word_n of_o the_o covenant_n than_o god_n confirm_v it_o to_o be_v a_o child_n of_o heaven_n and_o here_o that_o say_n have_v its_o proper_a signification_n and_o application_n i_o have_v mercy_n on_o who_o i_o will_v and_o who_o i_o will_v i_o harden_v god_n know_v his_o child_n even_o in_o the_o ens_fw-la in_o the_o mother_n womb_n to_o what_o end_n shall_v he_o give_v his_o pearl_n to_o he_o who_o he_o yet_o know_v will_v turn_v himself_o away_o from_o he_o the_o pearl_n ground_n lie_v indeed_o in_o he_o but_o hide_v and_o shut_v up_o if_o he_o bring_v his_o will_n into_o the_o pearl_n it_o will_v open_v itself_o in_o he_o 50._o all_o man_n proceed_v from_o one_o only_a seed_n but_o in_o one_o the_o holy_a fire_n glimmer_v and_o in_o another_o it_o lie_v as_o it_o be_v shut_v up_o and_o can_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o mire_n of_o the_o serpent_n 51._o thou_o say_v then_o be_v the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la more_o mighty_a than_o god_n love_n i_o have_v already_o answer_v thou_o that_o love_n and_o anger_n be_v in_o contest_v whereinto_o the_o ens_fw-la do_v espouse_v itself_o of_o that_o it_o be_v apprehend_v and_o confirm_v yet_o so_o that_o the_o will_n be_v free_a to_o go_v from_o the_o evil_n into_o the_o good_a and_o from_o the_o good_a into_o the_o evil_n and_o that_o while_o it_o live_v upon_o the_o earth_n both_o door_n stand_v open_a unto_o it_o for_o the_o free_a will_n be_v not_o bind_v but_o if_o it_o be_v bind_v then_o no_o judgement_n can_v with_o righteousness_n pass_v upon_o it_o it_o have_v law_n and_o instruction_n which_o be_v give_v it_o not_o unto_o death_n but_o unto_o life_n but_o if_o it_o transgress_v these_o and_o continue_v in_o the_o transgression_n now_o the_o judgement_n pass_v upon_o it_o for_o every_o judgement_n or_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n arise_v from_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o command_n 52._o thou_o say_v he_o can_v keep_v they_o he_o be_v draw_v to_o transgression_n yea_o very_a right_n do_v not_o the_o truth_n rebuke_v he_o even_o to_o the_o face_n that_o he_o be_v a_o faithless_a wretch_n that_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v draw_v to_o evil_n the_o law_n to_o do_v right_o be_v in_o his_o vital_a light_n as_o a_o continual_a looking-glass_n he_o see_v and_o know_v it_o very_o well_o that_o he_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o walk_v upon_o the_o way_n of_o the_o devil_n it_o show_v he_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n but_o the_o freewill_n reject_v it_o at_o present_a he_o be_v predestinate_v to_o condemnation_n yet_o so_o that_o the_o will_n be_v free_a so_o long_o as_o he_o be_v in_o this_o cottage_n but_o the_o heavy_a band_n of_o god_n anger_n in_o the_o draw_n of_o the_o devil_n desire_n draw_v many_o a_o one_o to_o the_o damnation_n of_o death_n 53._o reason_n say_v if_o a_o man_n have_v freewill_n than_o god_n be_v not_o omnipotent_a over_o he_o to_o do_v what_o he_o please_v with_o he_o the_o freewill_n be_v not_o from_o any_o beginning_n also_o not_o amass_v or_o take_v out_o of_o any_o ground_n into_o any_o thing_n or_o form_v by_o any_o thing_n it_o be_v its_o own_o peculiar_a original_a out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n out_o of_o god_n love_n and_o anger_n it_o form_v itself_o in_o its_o own_o will_n a_o centre_n to_o its_o seat_n it_o beget_v itself_o in_o the_o first_o principle_n to_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n its_o right_a and_o genuine_a original_a be_v in_o the_o nothing_o where_o the_o nothing_o viz._n the_o note_n or_o as_o a_o man_n may_v unfold_v it_o a._n o._n v._o do_v introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o lubet_fw-la to_o contemplation_n and_o the_o lubet_fw-la bring_v itself_o into_o a_o will_n v._n a._n o._n v._n and_o the_o will_n into_o a_o desire_n and_o the_o desire_n into_o a_o substance_n 54._o now_o the_o eternal_a original_a viz._n god_n be_v a_o judge_n over_o the_o substance_n if_o the_o lubet_fw-la which_o be_v depart_v from_o he_o have_v introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o evil_n be_v then_o he_o judge_v that_o be_v or_o substance_n in_o its_o principle_n in_o what_o source_n and_o property_n soever_o or_o in_o what_o ens_fw-la soever_o the_o lubet_fw-la proceed_v from_o the_o depart_a v._n have_v introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o principle_n therein_o the_o universal_a eternal_a freewill_n which_o be_v the_o abyss_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o bysse_n do_v confirm_v and_o settle_v it_o 55._o the_o abyssall_n judge_v that_o which_o do_v intoduce_v itself_o into_o bysse_n and_o sever_v the_o good_a which_o have_v introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o good_a ens_fw-la into_o the_o good_a viz._n into_o the_o divine_a love_n and_o the_o evil_n which_o have_v bring_v itself_o into_o a_o evil_a ens_fw-la and_o set_v and_o form_v itself_o into_o a_o centre_n to_o a_o evil_a spirit_n and_o will_v into_o his_o wrath_n and_o anger_n 56._o for_o how_o can_v he_o judge_v a_o thing_n who_o own_o it_o be_v not_o how_o will_v god_n judge_v the_o will_n of_o the_o creature_n if_o it_o be_v not_o spring_v or_o arisen_a from_o he_o or_o rather_o how_o can_v a_o judgement_n pass_v upon_o a_o thing_n which_o be_v bind_v and_o not_o free_a in_o its_o willing_a and_o
that_o so_o his_o believe_a desire_n may_v be_v accept_v before_o god_n and_o be_v bring_v into_o a_o substance_n to_o the_o new_a regeneration_n for_o he_o look_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o serpent-stroy_a and_o introduce_v the_o desire_n of_o his_o faith_n into_o he_o and_o desire_v that_o his_o faith_n spirit_n and_o life_n may_v be_v confirm_v in_o the_o serpent-stroy_a who_o be_v promise_v he_o will_v fain_o be_v therein_o accept_v before_o god_n as_o it_o be_v grant_v he_o so_o that_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n do_v enkindle_v his_o offering_n and_o receive_v his_o prayer_n in_o the_o love-fire_n and_o in_o the_o sweet_a savour_n of_o the_o offering_n it_o be_v bring_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n into_o a_o holy_a substance_n and_o it_o be_v right_o say_v his_o offering_n be_v acceptable_a before_o god_n 40._o the_o offering_n alone_o can_v not_o have_v be_v able_a to_o have_v do_v it_o only_o the_o faith_n which_o do_v idea_n or_o lay_v hold_v on_o the_o promise_a messiah_n in_o the_o offering_n which_o apprehend_v the_o covenant_n and_o the_o true_a very_o precious_a and_o dear_a offer_v the_o same_o do_v effect_v it_o the_o offering_n be_v only_o a_o figure_n of_o that_o which_o be_v therein_o accomplish_v and_o perform_v as_o the_o outward_a world_n be_v only_o a_o figure_n of_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a world_n whereby_o the_o spiritual_a world_n do_v introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o figure_n and_o essence_n and_o behold_v itself_o therein_o as_o in_o a_o look_v glass_n of_o cain_n offer_v 41._o by_o cain_n offering_n we_o right_o understand_v the_o verbal_a christendom_n the_o titular_a christian_n in_o the_o spiritual_a babylonicall_a harâ—ottry_n the_o type_n and_o image_n of_o who_o be_v cain_n and_o as_o cain_n in_o his_o offering_n seek_v only_o the_o outward_a world_n might_n and_o pleasure_n and_o will_v be_v a_o outward_o adopt_v and_o receive_v child_n god_n shall_v permit_v his_o evil_a beast_n to_o be_v accept_v and_o offer_v up_o he_o desire_v to_o be_v god_n acceptable_a child_n with_o the_o selfehood_n in_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_z falsehood_n he_o be_v a_o impenitent_a proud_a man_n who_o think_v to_o be_v a_o lord_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o domineer_v over_o abel_n and_o his_o posterity_n and_o just_o thus_o be_v the_o antichristian_a church_n upon_o the_o earth_n it_o build_v also_o church_n and_o altar_n preach_v sing_v and_o tinck_v and_o do_v likewise_o offer_v in_o the_o bequeath_v covenant_n and_o testament_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o cover_v itself_o with_o the_o offer_n of_o christ_n and_o will_v be_v a_o outward_o accept_v and_o adopt_a son_n notwithstanding_o that_o its_o offering_n be_v not_o accept_v in_o the_o covenant_n and_o testament_n of_o christ_n nor_o bring_v to_o substance_n 42._o the_o cause_n and_o ground_n of_o it_o be_v this_o man_n depend_v and_o rely_v only_o bare_o and_o naked_o upon_o the_o offering_n and_o teach_v that_o the_o 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of_o christ_n and_o desire_v to_o arise_v in_o a_o new_a will_v total_o resign_v in_o all_o submission_n in_o god_n 43._o this_o true_a hungry_a will_n offer_v right_o with_o abel_n and_o its_o offering_n be_v receive_v into_o the_o holy_a fire_n of_o christ_n and_o form_v or_o amassed_a in_o christ_n humanity_n into_o a_o substance_n there_o must_v be_v earnestness_n and_o power_n which_o earnestness_n stir_v the_o love-fire_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o testament_n so_o that_o it_o do_v enkindle_v itself_o in_o the_o desire_n and_o then_o the_o desire_n become_v a_o true_a right_a faith_n for_o there_o be_v no_o right_a faith_n without_o divine_a formation_n divine_a divine_a divine_a comprehension_n amassement_fw-fr or_o formation_n take_v 44._o when_o man_n desire_n introduce_v its_o hunger_n with_o earnest_n sigh_v and_o prayer_n of_o introversion_n resignation_n and_o depart_v from_o vanity_n into_o the_o offering_n of_o christ_n even_o than_o the_o soul_n desire_v do_v form_n itself_o in_o the_o heavenly_a essentiality_n in_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o high_a altar_n of_o god_n into_o a_o substance_n the_o hungry_a desire_n become_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n testament_n flesh_n a_o heavenly_a supernatural_a flesh_n and_o this_o flesh_n be_v the_o true_a offer_v of_o god_n which_o god_n take_v to_o his_o habitation_n and_o not_o the_o bestial_a mortal_a man._n 45._o in_o this_o holy_a substance_n only_o be_v the_o true_a faith_n of_o abel_n without_o this_o there_o be_v only_o a_o historical_a paint_a and_o feign_a faith_n a_o cain_n offer_v which_o do_v not_o take_v away_o sin_n for_o sin_n must_v always_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n wherein_o it_o be_v bear_v and_o the_o holy_a love-fire_n of_o god_n must_v drown_v and_o wash_v it_o away_o else_o there_o be_v no_o forgiveness_n neither_o offering_n nor_o covenant_n do_v avail_v any_o thing_n without_o it_o also_o no_o go_n to_o church_n neither_o sing_v nor_o devout_a show_n do_v attain_v it_o nothing_o else_o at_o all_o do_v it_o but_o only_o the_o hungry_a desire_a faith_n through_o the_o alone_o offer_v in_o the_o blood_n and_o death_n of_o christ_n where_o the_o desire_n do_v whole_o die_v in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n to_o its_o selfehood_n and_o arise_v in_o christ_n resurrection_n with_o a_o true_a faith_n and_o christianity_n not_o in_o a_o specious_a show_n of_o holiness_n but_o in_o the_o inward_a essence_n in_o word_n and_o work_n 46._o for_o he_o be_v yet_o far_o from_o a_o christian_a who_o call_v himself_o a_o christian_n or_o be_v so_o term_v only_o but_o he_o be_v one_o who_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o offer_n of_o his_o humanity_n in_o he_o neither_o covenant_n nor_o law_n avail_v any_o thing_n before_o god_n but_o a_o new_a creature_n no_o cathedral_n stone-church_n meetinghouse_n or_o hypocrycie_n or_o whatsoever_o it_o be_v call_v can_v inherit_v god_n kingdom_n but_o only_o and_o alone_o the_o true_a live_v offer_v of_o the_o new_a regeneration_n arise_v from_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n in_o paradise_n through_o the_o quicken_a word_n in_o the_o offer_v of_o christ._n 47._o it_o be_v only_o and_o alone_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n where_o god_n word_n be_v teach_v and_o take_v without_o that_o be_v cain_n with_o his_o glister_a stone-church_n full_a of_o pride_n and_o stink_a ambition_n the_o great_a building_n of_o babylon_n where_o the_o language_n of_o god_n word_n viz._n of_o the_o write_a word_n be_v confound_v and_o divide_v into_o manifold_a contention_n and_o language_n where_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o wrangle_v jangle_a and_o snarl_v about_o the_o letter_n and_o no_o true_a real_a live_a effectual_a and_o powerful_a knowledge_n 48._o now_o where_o the_o live_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n be_v there_o be_v the_o altar_n of_o god_n in_o all_o place_n where_o the_o hungry_a soul_n may_v offer_v the_o true_a acceptable_a holy_a offering_n in_o prayer_n there_o it_o may_v introduce_v the_o prayer_n in_o the_o word_n in_o its_o hunger_n into_o a_o substantial_a faith_n 49._o not_o that_o we_o will_v hereby_o whole_o abolish_v and_o raze_v down_o the_o stone-churche_n but_o we_o teach_v the_o temple_n of_o christ_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v bring_v along_o in_fw-la the_o heart_n into_o the_o stone-church_n or_o else_o the_o whole_a business_n of_o the_o stone-church_n be_v only_o a_o hypocritical_a antichristian_a whoredom_n a_o cain_n offering_n both_o of_o the_o preacher_n and_o hearer_n so_o that_o one_o be_v not_o a_o whit_n better_o than_o another_o unless_o he_o enter_v through_o the_o true_a door_n christ_n in_o spirit_n and_o power_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o christ_n into_o the_o stone-church_n or_o at_o least_o resolve_v to_o fix_v betake_v and_o fasten_v himself_o there_o into_o such_o a_o earnest_a desire_n that_o he_o will_v take_v and_o hold_v fast_o that_o
of_o these_o serpentine_a wolvish_a pharisee_n and_o also_o of_o the_o verbal_a titular_a christendom_n 16._o as_o the_o false_a serpents-child_n be_v a_o monster_n and_o fool_n before_o the_o angelical_a world_n so_o likewise_o the_o child_n of_o darkness_n do_v account_n and_o esteem_v the_o child_n of_o the_o light_n for_o fool_n for_o there_o must_v be_v a_o contrary_a that_o the_o one_o may_v be_v manifest_a in_o the_o other_o if_o the_o anger_n have_v not_o take_v hold_v of_o the_o humanity_n and_o devour_v it_o into_o itself_o than_o the_o deep_a love_n of_o god_n will_v not_o have_v be_v manifest_a in_o man._n 17._o but_o thus_o the_o love_n take_v cause_n by_o the_o anger_n to_o overpower_v and_o prevail_v over_o the_o same_o with_o its_o motion_n and_o manifestation_n as_o the_o same_o may_v be_v know_v in_o christ_n the_o true_a son_n of_o god_n give_v himself_o into_o our_o image_n which_o be_v awake_v in_o the_o anger_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v make_v manifest_a with_o his_o love_n in_o the_o anger_n and_o change_v the_o same_o into_o joy_n 18._o christ_n give_v our_o humane_a image_n to_o the_o anger_n of_o his_o father_n to_o be_v devour_v in_o death_n and_o bring_v his_o life_n into_o death_n and_o yet_o manifest_v his_o love_n in_o the_o life_n which_o death_n have_v devour_v and_o bring_v forth_o the_o life_n in_o love_n through_o the_o death_n as_o a_o grain_n of_o corn_n which_o be_v sow_o into_o the_o earth_n the_o same_o must_v die_v in_o the_o earth_n but_o out_o of_o that_o mortify_v grain_n grow_v a_o fair_a new_a body_n even_o so_o the_o corrupt_a body_n of_o adam_n shall_v and_o must_v be_v offer_v to_o death_n and_o the_o anger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o death_n and_o anger_n the_o body_n of_o the_o divine_a love_n shall_v be_v manifest_a 19_o it_o be_v exact_o typify_v and_o prefigure_v in_o cain_n and_o abel_n how_o it_o will_v be_v in_o the_o succeed_v and_o future_a generation_n be_v abel_n outward_o do_v bear_v the_o earthly_a image_n and_o yet_o in_o the_o spirit_n he_o be_v a_o image_n of_o heaven_n his_o outward_a body_n in_o the_o corruption_n be_v only_o a_o person_n a_o a_o a_o text_n larva_fw-la or_o strange_a disguised_a person_n vizard_n before_o the_o outward_a world_n for_o there_o be_v another_o spirit_n hide_v therein_o which_o be_v not_o of_o the_o outward_a world_n essence_n and_o property_n therefore_o because_o he_o be_v not_o whole_o a_o right_a child_n of_o the_o earthly_a world_n it_o will_v not_o suffer_v he_o be_v as_o a_o strange_a child_n in_o it_o for_o the_o devil_n be_v prince_n in_o the_o wrathful_a essence_n in_o this_o world_n who_o will_v not_o that_o a_o child_n of_o the_o light_n shall_v spring_v forth_o through_o the_o wrathful_a essence_n and_o be_v in_o his_o garden_n 20._o thus_o the_o image_n or_o person_n of_o cain_n and_o abel_n be_v a_o true_a figure_n of_o the_o false_a and_o then_o also_o of_o the_o holy_a and_o true_a child_n of_o god_n of_o the_o outward_a sinful_a corrupt_a and_o mortal_a man_n and_o of_o the_o inward_a now_o regenerate_v holy_a man_n when_o christ_n with_o his_o love-kingdome_n arise_v from_o death_n out_o of_o the_o disappear_v ens_fw-la than_o adam_n earthly_a image_n must_v die_v in_o christ_n death_n and_o if_o it_o now_o be_v that_o the_o outward_a body_n must_v yet_o live_v it_o be_v only_o a_o scorn_n and_o fool_n before_o the_o heaven_n image_n and_o so_o also_o before_o the_o natural_a man_n natural_a natural_a natural_a all_o natural_a man_n life_n of_o this_o world_n 21._o for_o so_o soon_o as_o christ_n be_v bear_v the_o sinful_a life_n be_v condemn_v to_o death_n and_o stand_v in_o scorn_n and_o open_a shame_n before_o all_o the_o false_a child_n in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n as_o a_o whore_n in_o street_n in_o in_o in_o at_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n or_o whip_v through_o the_o street_n bridewell_n who_o other_o whore_n likewise_o help_v to_o deride_v and_o scoff_n at_o and_o yet_o they_o do_v but_o only_a judge_n and_o condemn_v themselves_o thereby_o for_o if_o christ_n be_v bear_v than_o the_o judgement_n pass_v upon_o the_o false_a bestial_a life_n and_o that_o man_n must_v stand_v in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n as_o a_o malefactor_n and_o be_v term_v a_o fool_n a_o heretic_n and_o be_v jeer_v scoff_v and_o revile_v yea_o even_o utter_o defy_v and_o slay_v that_o the_o monster_n may_v be_v judge_v before_o god_n anger_n but_o those_o that_o do_v it_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o lusty_a pamper_a and_o well-fatned_n anger_n of_o god_n who_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n use_v for_o its_o instrument_n for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n therefore_o he_o accomplish_v his_o judgement_n by_o a_o material_a person_n material_a material_a material_a by_o some_o outward_a substantial_a mean_n or_o person_n image_n 22._o for_o so_o soon_o as_o abel_n do_v in_o his_o offer_v put_v on_o or_o attract_v the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o covenant_n anew_o into_o his_o humane_a desire_n and_o comprehend_v or_o amassed_a the_o same_o into_o his_o essence_n than_o forthwith_o the_o judgement_n pass_v upon_o the_o external_a mortal_a man_n and_o god_n sword_n of_o anger_n take_v he_o which_o cain_n execute_v and_o slay_v the_o outward_a body_n of_o abel_n and_o at_o this_o time_n also_o the_o judgement_n pass_v upon_o the_o false_a image_n of_o the_o anger_n in_o cain_n for_o he_o stand_v there_o and_o cry_v my_o sin_n be_v great_a than_o can_v be_v forgive_v i_o 23._o this_o do_v now_o hint_n and_o point_n at_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n how_o the_o anger_n of_o the_o father_n must_v up_o must_v must_v must_v or_o swallow_v up_o devour_v the_o life_n of_o christ_n in_o death_n and_o when_o as_o the_o anger_n have_v devour_v the_o life_n in_o death_n than_o the_o holy_a life_n of_o the_o deep_a love_n of_o god_n move_v itself_o in_o the_o death_n and_o the_o anger_n and_o devour_v the_o death_n and_o anger_n into_o itself_o whereat_o the_o earth_n tremble_v and_o the_o rock_n cleave_v asunder_o and_o the_o grave_n of_o the_o saint_n open_v 24._o and_o so_o likewise_o the_o love-fire_n other_o love-fire_n love-fire_n love-fire_n good_a and_o evil_a now_o mix_v and_o in_o contest_v one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o the_o anger-fire_n in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n which_o wrathful_a fire_n be_v enkindle_v in_o the_o creation_n when_o the_o apostate_n lucifer_n fell_a shall_v at_o the_o last_o day_n be_v again_o change_v into_o the_o divine_a joyfulness_n and_o be_v avall_v or_o swallow_v up_o in_o the_o love_n understand_v it_o shall_v be_v thus_o in_o the_o three_o principle_n where_o love_n and_o anger_n do_v strive_v this_o time_n one_o with_o anorhe_a but_o lucifer_n but_o but_o but_o lucifer_n he_o remain_v in_o the_o darkness_n in_o the_o first_o principle_n 25._o the_o true_a cause_n wherefore_o cain_n murder_v abel_n be_v by_o reason_n of_o their_o offering_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n viz._n religion_n as_o this_o contention_n continue_v still_o to_o this_o day_n the_o cainicall_a church_n be_v not_o yet_o one_o with_o the_o abelicall_a 26._o now_o say_v reason_n i_o see_v it_o well_o enough_o that_o all_o contention_n and_o strife_n arise_v from_o religion_n but_o what_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o most_o undoubted_a cause_n and_o reason_n thereof_o behold_v this_o be_v the_o cause_n set_v before_o thou_o the_o false_a serpent_n child_n which_o be_v evil_a and_o good_a and_o then_o set_v before_o thou_o the_o virgins-childe_n bear_v of_o christ_n and_o then_o thou_o have_v the_o fundamental_a cause_n exact_o draw_v to_o the_o life_n before_o thy_o eye_n 27._o the_o cainicall_a church_n drive_v a_o subtle_a trade_n with_o external_a ceremony_n and_o will_v appease_v god_n with_o some_o external_a thing_n or_o other_o it_o will_v be_v outward_o a_o accept_a and_o adopt_a child_n it_o must_v down_o right_o be_v call_v honest_a godly_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a it_o adorn_v and_o trim_v up_o itself_o very_o fine_o and_o stand_v might_o upon_o its_o call_v which_o it_o have_v itself_o ordain_v and_o institute_v it_o make_v a_o very_a specious_a and_o renown_a show_n in_o the_o white_a sheep_n clothing_n and_o therein_o lodge_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o selfehood_n without_o christ_n spirit_n and_o rule_n and_o master_n the_o work_n of_o the_o outward_a letter_n and_o whosoever_o learn_v to_o transpose_v and_o compose_v the_o same_o bold_o and_o brave_o according_a to_o their_o form_n of_o forge_a opinion_n he_o be_v a_o high_a priest_n in_o their_o office_n and_o order_n he_o put_v christ_n garment_n of_o innocency_n on_o he_o for_o his_o cloak_n and_o covert_n 28._o the_o other_o party_n of_o the_o confuse_a cainicall_a church_n cry_v out_o and_o hold_v forth_o the_o goodly_a glister_a child_n to_o ceremony_n to_o to_o to_o
make_v good_a merchandise_n of_o its_o religious_a ceremony_n sale_n for_o money_n and_o have_v bind_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o its_o ceremony_n and_o will_v sell_v it_o for_o money_n so_o that_o the_o man_n may_v but_o fat_v himself_o in_o this_o world_n under_o the_o white_a garment_n of_o its_o hypocricie_n 29._o the_o three_o party_n give_v forth_o that_o they_o have_v so_o holy_a a_o order_n that_o it_o do_v even_o sanctify_v and_o save_v they_o and_o they_o above_o all_o other_o will_v be_v esteem_v holy_a 30._o the_o four_o party_n or_o sect_n will_v obtain_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n by_o their_o mouth-cry_a their_o their_o their_o text_n mouth-cry_a lip-labour_n with_o muchness_n of_o speak_v read_v sing_v preach_a and_o hear_v and_o it_o rebuke_n censure_n and_o revile_v all_o that_o will_v not_o approve_v of_o praise_n and_o give_v diligent_a attention_n to_o its_o lip-labour_n be_v fine_a conceit_a long_o prate_v 31._o this_o party_n have_v clothe_v itself_o with_o the_o white_a garment_n and_o set_v itself_o upon_o the_o letter_n or_o writing_n of_o god_n child_n and_o therewith_o it_o do_v so_o lusty_o bestir_v and_o lay_v about_o it_o as_o a_o beggar_n that_o cast_v stone_n at_o the_o dog_n and_o sometime_o hit_v a_o evil_a a_o a_o a_o or_o evil_a churlish_a one_o sometime_o a_o good_n a_o a_o a_o or_o good_n quiet_a one_o and_o he_o that_o be_v hit_v at_o make_v he_o hear_v of_o it_o and_o then_o other_o fall_v on_o pell_o mell_o and_o bite_v and_o worry_v he_o and_o there_o be_v a_o continual_a bite_a tear_a confound_a revile_v reproach_v cavil_v and_o jangle_v about_o the_o letter_n a_o mere_a external_a work_n whereby_o man_n blind_o zealous_a suppose_v to_o serve_v god_n and_o obtain_v grace_n a_o very_a cainicall_a offer_v 32._o the_o cainicall_a church_n be_v in_o the_o outward_a world_n evil_a and_o good_a it_o build_v and_o break_v down_o and_o be_v only_o a_o figure_n to_o figure_n figure_n figure_n or_o according_a to_o of_o 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and_o impurity_n do_v appear_v continual_o in_o their_o sight_n 36._o there_o be_v a_o continual_a and_o constant_a combat_n in_o they_o of_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o earthly_a desire_n against_o the_o divine_a desire_n and_o of_o the_o divine_a desire_n against_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o earthly_a flesh_n for_o the_o divine_a desire_n do_v betake_v do_v do_v do_v betake_v amass_n itself_o into_o god_n grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o bring_v itself_o into_o a_o centre_n of_o a_o work_a life_n and_o penetrate_v through_o the_o earthly_a false_a lustful_a life_n and_o strike_v the_o false_a lust_n and_o imagination_n down_o and_o then_o the_o false_a imagination_n fall_v into_o great_a sadness_n when_o as_o it_o contemplate_v and_o behold_v the_o voluptuous_a pompous_a stately_a brave_a glister_a course_n of_o this_o world_n and_o find_v itself_o so_o mean_a and_o foolish_a that_o it_o must_v forsake_v and_o forgo_v that_o wherein_o it_o may_v have_v its_o chief_a joy_n pleasure_n and_o 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virgin_n child_n be_v not_o bear_v 38._o for_o the_o virgin_n child_n be_v hide_v in_o the_o desert_n and_o then_o the_o poor_a captivate_v soul_n be_v in_o great_a sorrow_n and_o lamentation_n sigh_v and_o cry_v to_o god_n also_o it_o can_v love_v or_o away_o with_o the_o bestial_a image_n but_o it_o do_v stir_v up_o itself_o as_o a_o great_a assault_a storm_n in_o the_o body_n and_o seek_v the_o gate_n of_o the_o deep_a in_o its_o original_a and_o force_v with_o might_n or_o holy_a violence_n into_o that_o word_n which_o have_v form_v it_o to_o be_v a_o creature_n and_o dive_v itself_o thereinto_o as_o a_o impotent_a will-lesse_a child_n and_o desire_v its_o first_o mother_n whence_o the_o first_o soul_n be_v bear_v for_o its_o nurse_n and_o make_v itself_o whole_o will-lesse_a in_o this_o mother_n and_o lie_v only_o at_o her_o breast_n and_o suck_v her_o love_n and_o grace_n into_o it_o the_o mother_n may_v do_v with_o it_o what_o she_o please_v this_o be_v the_o true_a meaning_n and_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o die_v to_o selfehood_n and_o selfefull_a imagination_n and_o lust_n in_o one_o self_n and_o become_v as_o to_o the_o will_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o a_o child_n in_o one_o self_n as_o christ_n say_v unless_o you_o be_v convert_v and_o become_v as_o child_n you_o can_v in_o no_o wise_n see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n self_n and_o selfefull_a reason_n in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n can_v neither_o taste_v or_o see_v it_o 39_o from_o this_o mortification_n of_o the_o selfefull_a will_n and_o earnest_a resignation_n into_o god_n mercy_n the_o virgins-childe_n do_v again_o spring_n forth_o out_o of_o the_o desert_n with_o its_o fair_a and_o glorious_a pearl-blooming_a tree_n with_o very_o excellent_a and_o new_a fruit_n for_o so_o it_o must_v be_v try_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n anger_n that_o the_o abomination_n of_o the_o
introduce_v earthly_a will_n may_v die_v in_o it_o 40._o for_o the_o fire-soule_n viz._n the_o first_o principle_n hang_v upon_o the_o band_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n and_o continual_o and_o eager_o introduce_v something_o of_o vanity_n into_o it_o whereby_o the_o virgin-childe_n of_o the_o angelical_a world_n essence_n viz._n of_o christ_n essentiality_n be_v defile_v obscure_a and_o darken_v therefore_o it_o must_v be_v so_o refine_v purify_v and_o purge_v again_o and_o many_o a_o cold_a pierce_a rautish_a wind_n of_o tribulation_n anguish_n and_o great_a perplexity_n blow_v upon_o this_o child_n it_o must_v be_v continual_o as_o a_o offscouring_a of_o the_o world_n for_o its_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n as_o christ_n say_v my_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n 41._o but_o the_o effect_n be_v this_o when_o the_o fair_a morning_n star_n do_v dawn_n and_o arise_v in_o the_o virgin-child_n than_o the_o outward_a life_n be_v even_o illuminate_v here_o or_o 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serve_v god_n in_o their_o contrive_a conjecture_n and_o opinion_n but_o still_o they_o will_v continue_v in_o selfehood_n in_o the_o outward_a show_n and_o ostentation_n 43._o these_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v rebuke_v and_o reprove_v by_o the_o virgin_n child_n in_o christ_n spirit_n and_o call_v they_o hypocrite_n and_o wolf_n in_o sheep_n clothing_n and_o crafty_a fox_n bear_v of_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la in_o who_o there_o be_v the_o very_a property_n of_o toad_n dog_n and_o wild_a beast_n and_o show_v they_o that_o they_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n with_o their_o lip_n but_o their_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o murder_n gall_n and_o serpent-desire_n and_o have_v no_o true_a upright_a love-desire_n in_o it_o also_o it_o show_v they_o that_o they_o be_v but_o mere_a flatterer_n and_o dissembler_n in_o their_o office_n who_o only_o seek_v pleasure_n and_o temporal_a honour_n and_o respect_n thereby_o that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o domineer_v and_o lord_n it_o over_o man_n body_n and_o soul_n good_n and_o estate_n and_o thus_o they_o serve_v god_n only_o from_o without_o with_o hypocritical_a mouth_n but_o their_o heart_n hang_v to_o the_o whoredom_n of_o babylon_n full_a of_o devilish_a murder_n and_o poison_n against_o he_o that_o do_v but_o touch_v their_o conscience_n 44._o such_o child_n in_o the_o serpent_n craft_n who_o be_v best_a able_a as_o cunning_a craft_n master_n in_o sophistry_n to_o turn_v this_o suttlety_n most_o take_o and_o artificial_o the_o child_n of_o the_o world_n do_v set_v up_o unto_o themselves_o for_o teacher_n and_o will_v learn_v the_o way_n of_o god_n from_o they_o 45._o these_o teacher_n do_v assume_v unto_o themselves_o and_o presume_v upon_o the_o writing_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o proclaim_v with_o open_a mouth_n that_o they_o teach_v god_n word_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v pour_v forth_o by_o their_o teach_n and_o preach_v and_o though_o their_o conscience_n do_v even_o convince_v they_o that_o they_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o the_o office_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o that_o they_o be_v in_o no_o wise_a the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o shall_v teach_v in_o and_o by_o they_o yet_o they_o care_v not_o for_o that_o it_o bring_v they_o money_n and_o honour_n christ_n be_v go_v up_o to_o heaven_n and_o have_v place_v and_o ordain_v they_o to_o be_v steward_n and_o vicar_n in_o his_o office_n they_o must_v compose_v and_o contrive_v their_o doctrine_n out_o of_o the_o writing_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o out_o of_o their_o reason_n upon_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o scripture_n their_o heap_v together_o and_o compose_v of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o form_n of_o their_o suttle_n reason_n must_v be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n they_o say_v the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v thereby_o pour_v forth_o into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n 46._o and_o though_o they_o themselves_o be_v only_a cain_n and_o in_o their_o scripture_n their_o their_o their_o or_o compose_v of_o the_o text_n or_o bare_a letter_n of_o scripture_n literal_a and_o bookish_a rhapsody_n in_o their_o sermon_n do_v cast_v forth_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o light_n lewd_a cainicall_a scorn_n and_o brother-slaughter_n and_o oftentimes_o mix_v lie_n and_o truth_n together_o yet_o the_o holy_a spirit_n must_v have_v teach_v and_o the_o congregation_n must_v thank_v god_n for_o such_o holy_a sound_v orthodox_n evangelicall_n doctrine_n as_o they_o call_v it_o and_o after_o their_o kill_n of_o their_o brother_n there_o they_o must_v also_o help_v with_o boldness_n courage_n and_o zeal_n to_o murder_v and_o slay_v abel_n and_o the_o little_a child_n jesus_n in_o his_o member_n with_o word_n and_o deed_n 47._o such_o teacher_n the_o world_n set_v up_o to_o learn_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n from_o and_o whosoever_o can_v but_o lusty_o cavil_n censure_n and_o condemn_v other_o in_o their_o gift_n and_o propose_v it_o with_o fine_a distinction_n and_o subtle_a argument_n and_o clothe_v they_o with_o the_o mantle_n of_o reason_n and_o hide_v the_o wolf_n which_o thereby_o murther_v and_o devour_v christ_n flock_n under_o the_o purple_a mantle_n of_o christ_n to_o he_o they_o give_v diligent_a attention_n for_o the_o fleshly_a serpent_n heart_n do_v therewith_o soothe_v up_o and_o flatter_v itself_o in_o its_o evil_a property_n it_o have_v even_o such_o a_o artificial_a nature_n and_o constitution_n 48._o such_o seed_n these_o teacher_n choose_v of_o man_n do_v sow_v who_o only_o desire_v the_o call_v for_o temporal_a honour_n and_o pleasure_n but_o be_v not_o call_v of_o god_n and_o be_v also_o without_o divine_a knowledge_n and_o understand_v not_o what_o true_a divinity_n be_v they_o enter_v not_o by_o the_o door_n of_o christ_n but_o they_o come_v into_o place_n by_o the_o election_n and_o favour_n of_o man_n through_o the_o mean_n of_o their_o own_o willing_a walk_a and_o run_v these_o can_v no_o way_n be_v acknowledge_v for_o the_o shepherd_n of_o christ_n for_o they_o be_v not_o bear_v of_o christ_n and_o choose_v to_o this_o function_n and_o divine_a call_n 49._o they_o be_v only_o the_o great_a master-builder_n of_o babylon_n where_o the_o language_n be_v confound_v and_o man_n thereby_o set_v at_o odds_n and_o variance_n and_o they_o set_v up_o war_n and_o contention_n upon_o the_o earth_n for_o they_o wrangle_v and_o jangle_n about_o the_o mere_a husk_n viz._n about_o the_o write_a word_n and_o letter_n and_o they_o have_v not_o the_o live_a word_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o from_o which_o they_o ought_v to_o teach_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n itself_o must_v be_v the_o teacher_n in_o the_o word_n with_o the_o live_a voice_n or_o expression_n the_o spirit_n spirit_n spirit_n spirit_n spirit_n the_o humane_a spirit_n of_o man_n must_v know_v and_o feel_o find_v christ_n in_o it_o otherwise_o none_o teach_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n only_o dumb_a senseless_a word_n without_o power_n and_o spirit_n 50._o now_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o child_n do_v reprove_v these_o and_o show_v they_o the_o true_a way_n viz._n how_o we_o must_v die_v whole_o in_o christ_n death_n to_o the_o selfehood_n and_o the_o false_a selfefull_a desire_n of_o temporal_a pleasure_n and_o honour_n and_o be_v bear_v again_o of_o christ_n spirit_n with_o another_o new_a will_n and_o desire_v out_o of_o christ_n body_n christ_n christ_n christ_n or_o body_n love_n in_o peculiar_a real_a knowledge_n and_o preach_v and_o teach_v christ_n from_o our_o own_n peculiar_a and_o singular_a knowledge_n of_o he_o in_o our_o self_n 51._o this_o babel_n in_o cain_n can_v endure_v that_o one_o shall_v teach_v that_o christ_n himself_o must_v be_v the_o teacher_n in_o the_o humane_a spirit_n they_o plead_v their_o cause_n from_o the_o forewrite_v apostolical_a word_n and_o say_v if_o they_o teach_v the_o same_o than_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v pour_v forth_o yes_o forsooth_o very_o right_n i_o say_v so_o
everlasting_a which_o also_o have_v neither_o ground_n limit_v bound_n or_o original_a 5._o for_o it_o be_v the_o divine_a contemplation_n divine_a divine_a divine_a contemplation_n vision_n of_o the_o form_a wisdom_n its_o centre_n be_v the_o form_a will_n viz._n the_o word_n forth-speaking_a out_o of_o all_o power_n and_o its_o life_n be_v the_o spirit_n which_o proceed_v in_o the_o speak_v or_o breathe_v which_o distinguish_v and_o form_v the_o lubet_fw-la of_o the_o wisdom_n so_o that_o the_o form_v wisdom_n play_v before_o the_o life_n of_o the_o deity_n as_o little_a child_n play_v before_o their_o parent_n who_o have_v beget_v they_o out_o of_o their_o essence_n for_o their_o joy_n and_o in_o they_o the_o parent_n take_v their_o delight_n and_o pastime_n 6._o thus_o likewise_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o be_v of_o eternity_n which_o be_v the_o eternal_a freewill_n have_v in_o the_o forth-breathing_a word_n introduce_v into_o a_o desire_n viz._n to_o a_o external_a 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one_o be_v in_o the_o other_o yet_o the_o light_a shoane_n through_o the_o darkness_n and_o the_o darkness_n can_v not_o comprehend_v it_o every_o life_n in_o the_o creation_n proceed_v forth_o from_o the_o fiery_a property_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o rational_a understanding_n do_v arise_v from_o the_o light_n property_n in_o the_o creation_n every_o fiery_a life_n be_v bring_v forth_o in_o its_o beginning_n for_o beginning_n beginning_n beginning_n in_o or_o for_o to_o the_o light_n 10._o moreover_o the_o creator_n of_o all_o being_n have_v give_v the_o creature_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n which_o have_v a_o temporal_a beginning_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a word_n a_o universal_a light_n for_o visible_a contemplation_n also_o every_o life_n in_o the_o creation_n have_v receive_v the_o light_n of_o nature_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n in_o itself_o out_o of_o which_o the_o understanding_n arise_v so_o that_o the_o creature_n can_v rule_v and_o govern_v itself_o 11._o and_o 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behold_v itself_o in_o the_o sound_n and_o voice_n of_o the_o life_n therefore_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n begin_v to_o teach_v out_o of_o the_o covenant_n through_o the_o life_n of_o man_n concern_v god_n and_o his_o be_v and_o will_v this_o be_v the_o beginning_n of_o the_o divine_a contemplation_n through_o the_o form_a wisdom_n in_o the_o word_n where_o the_o word_n do_v behold_v itself_o through_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o form_v humane_a voice_n 12._o and_o as_o the_o life_n do_v form_v itself_o by_o cain_n line_n through_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o form_a wisdom_n in_o nature_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o art_n and_o work_n and_o also_o dominion_n government_n and_o order_n and_o introduce_v they_o all_o for_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o god_n wondrous_a deed_n and_o act_n viz._n to_o a_o contemplation_n of_o evil_n and_o good_a light_a and_o darkness_n so_o likewise_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v bring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o manifest_a word_n the_o wonder_n of_o divine_a holiness_n truth_n righteousness_n love_n and_o patience_n and_o by_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o form_a word_n do_v declare_v what_o the_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v 13._o in_o cain_n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n be_v represent_v and_o in_o abel_n and_o seth_n the_o supernatural_a divine_a kingdom_n both_o these_o arise_v together_o and_o go_v all_o along_o one_o in_o another_o to_o the_o remonstrance_n or_o contemplation_n of_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la in_o the_o form_a wisdom_n and_o each_o put_v itself_o forth_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n into_o its_o visible_a ken_n as_o a_o wonder_n 14._o for_o from_o adam_n even_o unto_o lamech_v in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o wonder_n there_o be_v seven_o generation_n and_o in_o the_o other_o line_n viz._n in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n from_o adam_n unto_o enoch_n be_v also_o seven_o generation_n enoch_n be_v the_o eight_o viz._n a_o beginning_n of_o the_o prophetical_a spirit_n for_o in_o the_o first_o seven_o generation_n the_o form_n of_o the_o spiritual_a kingdom_n proceed_v from_o the_o life_n tree_n be_v set_v forth_o 15._o adam_n be_v the_o stock_n for_o his_o life_n take_v its_o original_n out_o of_o the_o word_n but_o be_v the_o life_n of_o nature_n in_o he_o do_v predominate_v over_o the_o life_n in_o the_o form_a word_n and_o will_v have_v the_o supreme_a dominion_n and_o obscure_v the_o life_n proceed_v from_o the_o word_n the_o word_n itself_o free_o give_v itself_o with_o a_o covenant_n to_o be_v a_o life_n therein_o and_o set_v forth_o its_o figure_n in_o abel_n how_o the_o natural_a life_n shall_v and_o must_v be_v break_v and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n shall_v again_o spring_v forth_o afresh_o out_o of_o the_o first_o life_n 16._o thus_o abel_n be_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n christ_n and_o therefore_o he_o must_v be_v slay_v for_o the_o covenant_n sake_n for_o christ_n shall_v kill_v the_o exalt_a haughty_a natural_a will_n and_o be_v forth_o a_o new_a one_o and_o therefore_o abel_n also_o shall_v not_o beget_v any_o natural_a child_n else_o it_o have_v be_v strange_a to_o nature_n for_o they_o shall_v all_o proceed_v forth_o out_o of_o one_o stock_n and_o the_o word_n will_v spring_v forth_o anew_o through_o the_o only_a tree_n in_o the_o covenant_n that_o so_o the_o child_n of_o grace_n may_v be_v bring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o tree_n of_o nature_n as_o the_o dew_n out_o of_o the_o morning_n the_o the_o the_o or_o morning_n daybreak_n 17._o for_o thus_o also_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n be_v represent_v out_o of_o the_o stem_n namely_o the_o line_n go_v forth_o out_o of_o adam_n he_o be_v the_o first_o abel_n the_o second_o seth_n the_o three_o enos_n the_o four_o where_o man_n begin_v to_o teach_v of_o the_o spiritual_a kingdom_n cainan_n kingdom_n kingdom_n kingdom_n or_o cainan_n kenan_n the_o five_o which_o signify_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n a_o forth-going_a re-apprehend_a forth-going_a forth-going_a forth-going_a re-apprehend_a reconceived_n lubet_fw-la or_o desire_v of_o the_o divine_a contemplation_n in_o which_o the_o word_n teach_v do_v form_v itself_o viz._n in_o prayer_n and_o in_o the_o will_n desire_v and_o also_o in_o their_o offering_n 18._o mahalaleel_n be_v the_o sixth_o and_o signify_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n a_o angelical_a form_n of_o a_o angelical_a kingdom_n where_o the_o spirit_n do_v typify_v and_o portray_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o name_n 19_o jared_n be_v the_o seven_o by_o this_o name_n be_v understand_v in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n a_o priest_n or_o prince_n of_o the_o spiritual_a kingdom_n for_o as_o irad_n shall_v be_v the_o regent_n or_o ruler_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n so_o jared_n shall_v be_v the_o regent_n in_o the_o spiritual_a kingdom_n for_o out_o of_o jared_n come_v the_o office_n of_o moses_n and_o out_o of_o irad_n proceed_v the_o kingdom_n of_o worldly_a principality_n and_o frame_v government_n and_o dominion_n 20._o but_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n show_v very_o clear_o that_o jared_n be_v only_o a_o type_n of_o a_o spiritual_a kingdom_n for_o the_o name_n carry_v forth_o the_o cherub_n along_o with_o it_o through_o the_o word_n for_o the_o spiritual_a kingdom_n upon_o the_o earth_n be_v all_o along_o captivate_v in_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n until_o christ_n who_o destroy_v the_o anger_n 21._o the_o office_n of_o this_o jared_n be_v twofold_a viz._n external_o it_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o spiritual_a kingdom_n bind_v with_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o internal_o it_o be_v the_o true_a holy_a kingdom_n which_o the_o penitent_a man_n receive_v or_o take_v possession_n of_o outward_o it_o be_v moses_n and_o inward_o christ._n 22._o from_o this_o outward_a kingdom_n the_o great_a
wife_n according_a as_o they_o list_v and_o will_v not_o suffer_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o reprove_v and_o admonish_v they_o 13._o the_o meaning_n of_o it_o be_v this_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v manifest_v itself_o look_v in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n after_o fleshly_a woman_n although_o they_o be_v of_o the_o generation_n and_o lineage_n of_o ham_n without_o god_n spirit_n yet_o if_o they_o be_v but_o fair_a and_o beautiful_a for_o their_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n they_o introduce_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la into_o such_o bestial_a vessel_n and_o afterward_o bring_v forth_o such_o giant_n such_o such_o such_o giant_n tyrant_n and_o fleshly_a mind_a man_n who_o will_v not_o suffer_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o rebuke_v they_o for_o they_o be_v only_a flesh_n without_o divine_a spirit_n and_o will_n 14._o they_o shall_v not_o have_v mix_v themselves_o with_o the_o bestial_a daughter_n but_o look_v after_o those_o 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the_o earth_n and_o destroy_v these_o mix_a people_n and_o afterward_o make_v a_o separation_n among_o they_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n that_o each_o property_n may_v possess_v its_o choir_n and_o line_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o wonder_n but_o yet_o it_o will_v not_o do_v so_o that_o at_o last_o the_o spirit_n divide_v they_o with_o the_o confusion_n of_o the_o language_n at_o babel_n that_o so_o they_o may_v come_v into_o a_o several_a division_n for_o the_o property_n of_o the_o tree_n do_v there_o divide_v and_o spread_v forth_o themselves_o into_o seventy_o and_o seven_o viz._n into_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o form_a word_n 6._o vers._n 5_o 6._o 17._o now_o say_v moses_n and_o the_o lord_n see_v that_o the_o wickedness_n of_o man_n be_v great_a upon_o the_o earth_n and_o that_o all_o their_o thought_n and_o imagination_n in_o their_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a continual_o than_o it_o repent_v god_n that_o he_o have_v make_v man_n on_o the_o earth_n and_o it_o grieve_v he_o at_o his_o very_a heart_n and_o say_v i_o will_v destroy_v man_n which_o i_o have_v create_v from_o off_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n both_o man_n and_o beast_n and_o creep_a thing_n and_o all_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n for_o iâ—_n repent_v i_o that_o i_o have_v make_v they_o these_o be_v marvellous_a and_o wonderful_a say_n that_o the_o spirit_n say_v it_o repent_v god_n that_o he_o have_v make_v man_n and_o the_o creature_n who_o will_v understand_v this_o without_o divine_a knowledge_n that_o any_o thing_n shall_v grieve_v the_o unchangeable_a god_n reason_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o say_v have_v he_o not_o know_v aforehand_o what_o will_v be_v how_o can_v his_o will_n which_o be_v himself_o grieve_v and_o repent_v 18._o here_o we_o must_v go_v into_o the_o centre_n in_o god_n there_o be_v no_o grieve_v or_o repentance_n nothing_o can_v grieve_v or_o trouble_v he_o but_o there_o be_v a_o grieve_v in_o his_o express_a form_v word_n for_o it_o repent_v the_o form_v word_n in_o the_o devil_n that_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o light_n be_v turn_v into_o a_o ens_fw-la of_o darkness_n it_o grieve_v the_o devil_n that_o he_o do_v not_o continue_v a_o angel_n also_o it_o repent_v the_o wicked_a man_n eternal_o that_o he_o stand_v not_o in_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o form_a word_n and_o have_v turn_v the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n into_o malice_n and_o iniquity_n also_o there_o be_v a_o grieve_v in_o the_o form_a word_n in_o nature_n over_o all_o kind_n of_o creature_n that_o the_o property_n of_o the_o wrath_n in_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o anger_n do_v rule_v and_o domineer_v in_o the_o form_v express_v word_n it_o grieve_v the_o love-ens_a of_o the_o word_n that_o the_o devil_n and_o wrath_n domineer_v in_o it_o and_o corrupt_v and_o destroy_v many_o 19_o now_o when_o god_n say_v it_o repent_v he_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v according_a to_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o form_a word_n not_o according_a to_o the_o eternal_a speak_v word_n which_o be_v unchangeable_a but_o according_a to_o the_o good_a property_n in_o the_o creation_n that_o it_o must_v be_v lade_v with_o evil_n against_o its_o will_n for_o the_o spirit_n say_v in_o moses_n and_o it_o grieve_v he_o in_o his_o heart_n yea_o it_o do_v true_o grieve_v or_o trouble_v he_o in_o his_o heart_n the_o good_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n which_o go_v also_o along_o with_o it_o into_o a_o compaction_n which_o be_v from_o the_o spiritual_a world_n property_n from_o the_o holy_a word_n the_o same_o be_v in_o the_o sin_n or_o fall_n of_o man_n captivate_v in_o death_n and_o shut_v up_o in_o the_o curse_n in_o the_o earth_n now_o the_o form_a word_n grieve_v at_o it_o and_o trouble_v or_o affect_v the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n viz._n god_n heart_n 20._o for_o our_o soul_n cry_v unto_o god_n heart_n viz._n unto_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n and_o move_v trouble_v or_o affect_v the_o same_o that_o it_o shall_v move_v itself_o in_o we_o according_a to_o its_o love_n now_o the_o humane_a word_n work_v in_o the_o divine_a and_o stir_v the_o divine_a so_o that_o the_o divine_a word_n enter_v into_o our_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n and_o help_v we_o to_o repent_v of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n say_v when_o lamech_v have_v beget_v noah_n this_o same_o shall_v comfort_v we_o in_o our_o labour_n 21._o this_o be_v now_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n it_o repent_v through_o nature_n of_o the_o iniquity_n of_o man_n and_o grieve_v at_o the_o captivity_n of_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o creature_n and_o wrought_v repentance_n into_o the_o holy_a eternal_a speak_a word_n the_o spirit_n in_o the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o whole_a creation_n of_o this_o world_n say_v it_o grieve_v i_o that_o i_o have_v bring_v i_o into_o such_o a_o evil_a property_n in_o the_o creature_n and_o wrought_v repentance_n into_o the_o live_a eternal_a speak_v word_n from_o whence_o the_o out-breathed_n form_v word_n be_v fly_v forth_o and_o proceed_v 22._o for_o that_o this_o be_v so_o note_n note_n let_v we_o take_v a_o example_n on_o our_o repentance_n we_o can_v work_v any_o repentance_n unless_o our_o inward_a humane_a soul_n do_v repent_v that_o it_o have_v make_v form_v or_o bring_v forth_o the_o beast_n of_o vanity_n in_o itself_o but_o if_o it_o will_v repent_v than_o its_o form_a word_n must_v enter_v or_o make_v its_o earnest_a approach_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n and_o press_v the_o same_o with_o a_o uncessant_a importunity_n and_o move_v in_o it_o and_o now_o when_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v then_o present_o the_o deluge_n come_v upon_o the_o evil_a man_n of_o the_o vain_a will_n which_o must_v forthwith_o be_v drown_v in_o its_o sorrow_n in_o the_o word_n of_o death_n here_o then_o god_n repent_v in_o man_n that_o the_o evil_a beast_n full_a of_o sinful_a desire_n be_v bear_v and_o in_o this_o same_o divine_a sorrow_n it_o must_v be_v drown_v in_o god_n love_n and_o die_v unto_o the_o wrathful_a evil_a life_n and_o will_n 23._o now_o understand_v god_n sorrow_n or_o repentance_n in_o the_o creature_n of_o the_o creature_n aright_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o whole_a creation_n even_o in_o every_o life_n which_o move_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o air_n say_v it_o grieve_v i_o that_o i_o have_v figure_v this_o image_n of_o vanity_n on_o i_o and_o this_o sorrow_n of_o the_o form_a spirit_n in_o the_o express_a word_n grieve_v that_o be_v move_v the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n in_o it_o than_o say_v the_o eternal_a word_n i_o will_v yet_o give_v they_o a_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o year_n respite_n for_o even_o so_o long_o the_o time_n in_o the_o dominion_n or_o government_n of_o seths_n
life_n and_o bring_v the_o form_v express_v word_n into_o a_o ens_fw-la of_o vanity_n this_o be_v the_o perverseness_n and_o violent_a selfe-willednesse_a of_o the_o natural_a life_n the_o spirit_n of_o nature_n which_o take_v its_o original_a in_o the_o fire_n have_v exalt_v itself_o in_o its_o fiery_a property_n and_o introduce_v itself_o in_o to_o a_o wrathful_a life_n and_o drive_v itself_o even_o to_o the_o utmost_a end_n of_o meekness_n 34._o for_o the_o devil_n be_v a_o insinuate_a predominant_a prince_n in_o the_o wrath_n property_n which_o have_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o outward_a nature_n in_o the_o fire_n matrix_fw-la and_o have_v not_o only_o corrupt_v the_o natural_a life_n of_o man_n but_o also_o the_o creature_n for_o he_o move_v and_o act_v man_n in_o god_n anger_n who_o use_v the_o creature_n for_o their_o service_n and_o food_n so_o that_o the_o curse_n and_o the_o vanity_n be_v also_o manifest_a in_o every_o life_n and_o man_n in_o his_o conversation_n stand_v in_o the_o curse_n and_o vanity_n and_o so_o come_v in_o the_o vanity_n in_o the_o curse_n even_o into_o the_o abyss_n viz._n into_o the_o end_n of_o this_o world_n therefore_o say_v the_o spirit_n the_o end_n of_o all_o flesh_n in_o its_o perverseness_n and_o violence_n be_v come_v before_o i_o every_o life_n have_v through_o the_o vanity_n of_o man_n bring_v itself_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o outward_a nature_n and_o the_o throat_n of_o wrath_n be_v open_a in_o nature_n and_o will_v devour_v and_o swallow_v up_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o wrath_n 35._o for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n anger_n viz._n the_o dark_a world_n have_v get_v the_o upper_a hand_n in_o its_o property_n and_o bring_v the_o good_a part_n of_o nature_n even_o unto_o the_o end_n therefore_o the_o form_v express_v word_n do_v move_v or_o repent_v through_o every_o life_n of_o this_o vanity_n that_o it_o shall_v bear_v the_o abomination_n on_o it_o and_o say_v that_o it_o will_v destroy_v the_o womb_n or_o pregnatresse_n of_o vanity_n proceed_v from_o the_o fire_n mother_n with_o water_n and_o break_v its_o power_n and_o force_n 36._o for_o before_o the_o flood_n the_o fires-root_n be_v more_o strong_a and_o potent_a than_o the_o water_n root_n and_o that_o from_o the_o original_a of_o the_o fiery_a motion_n that_o be_v the_o fiat_n stand_v in_o the_o fiery_a property_n and_o compact_v the_o earth_n and_o stone_n so_o that_o there_o be_v then_o a_o great_a wrath_n pour_v forth_o in_o nature_n and_o that_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o cast_v out_o or_o ejection_n of_o the_o hierarch_n lucifer_n into_o the_o darkness_n 37._o and_o here_o by_o the_o flood_n or_o deluge_n the_o force_n and_o violence_n be_v take_v from_o the_o wrathful_a fire-root_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n for_o the_o repent_v or_o the_o grieve_v of_o the_o form_a word_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o type_n of_o christ_n where_o the_o eternal_a live_a divine_a word_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n do_v repent_v and_o grieve_v in_o the_o form_v creaturall_a word_n at_o our_o sin_n and_o vanity_n and_o vanity_n and_o and_o and_o dye_v from_o the_o vanity_n mortify_v the_o same_o vanity_n in_o his_o death_n in_o the_o creature_n and_o drown_v the_o form_v creaturall_a word_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n with_o the_o divine_a water_n of_o love_n and_o meekness_n in_o the_o holy_a heavenly_a blood_n 38._o so_o also_o in_o this_o place_n the_o form_a word_n grieve_v at_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o creature_n in_o that_o they_o be_v lade_v therewith_o and_o bring_v the_o life_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n into_o death_n and_o in_o its_o sorrow_n move_v the_o meekness_n of_o the_o water-source_n in_o nature_n so_o that_o all_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o deep_a do_v open_v themselves_o as_o moses_n say_v and_o devour_v the_o fire-source_n in_o the_o water_n this_o signify_v unto_o man_n the_o baptism_n of_o christ_n where_o the_o fire-source_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o god_n anger_n be_v in_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n covenant_n baptize_v with_o the_o regenerate_v water_n of_o the_o spirit_n understand_v the_o spiritual_a water_n which_o shall_v quench_v the_o fire_n of_o god_n anger_n as_o it_o be_v above_o mention_v concern_v the_o seven_o time_n that_o each_o time_n of_o the_o seven_o degree_n of_o nature_n have_v bring_v itself_o unto_o its_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n there_o be_v a_o sorrow_n for_o the_o abomination_n and_o in_o the_o repentance_n and_o sorrow_n the_o turba_n be_v break_v and_o destroy_v 39_o now_o behold_v here_o aright_o by_o noah_n with_o the_o flood_n the_o second_o time_n viz._n seths_n time_n be_v at_o the_o end_n and_o with_o adam_n in_o the_o fall_n when_o he_o lust_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o vanity_n the_o first_o time_n be_v at_o the_o end_n 40._o in_o adam_n the_o word_n repent_v and_o give_v itself_o with_o a_o covenant_n into_o the_o life_n to_o help_v comfort_n and_o restore_v the_o life_n and_o by_o noah_n the_o word_n repent_v and_o move_v all_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o deep_a in_o nature_n and_o drown_v the_o wrath_n and_o open_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 41._o and_o when_o the_o time_n of_o enos_n be_v at_o the_o end_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o child_n of_o nimrod_n the_o word_n grieve_v at_o the_o vanity_n of_o man_n that_o they_o will_v not_o know_v god_n and_o drown_v the_o understanding_n of_o the_o one_o only_a tongue_n and_o divide_v it_o and_o give_v of_o give_v give_v give_v or_o out_o of_o by_o its_o repentance_n the_o certain_a understanding_n in_o the_o covenant_n with_o abraham_n 42._o and_o when_o the_o time_n of_o cainan_n be_v at_o the_o end_n that_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n covenant_n be_v compel_v in_o the_o vanity_n of_o servitude_n the_o word_n grieve_v at_o the_o vanity_n and_o destroy_v pharaoh_n and_o afterward_o all_o the_o man_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n save_v joshua_n and_o caleb_n and_o give_v they_o out_o of_o its_o sorrow_n and_o repentance_n the_o law_n of_o his_o covenant_n a_o true_a type_n of_o christ_n who_o shall_v drown_v the_o abomination_n in_o his_o blood_n 43._o thus_o also_o when_o mahalaleel_n time_n be_v come_v to_o the_o end_n the_o word_n grieve_v in_o the_o deep_a repentance_n and_o bring_v the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n into_o the_o form_v creaturall_a word_n in_o the_o humane_a ens_fw-la and_o drown_v the_o turba_n in_o the_o humane_a ens_fw-la with_o god_n love_n and_o mercy_n and_o give_v they_o the_o spirit_n of_o comfort_n and_o the_o gospel_n 44._o thus_o even_o now_o also_o where_o the_o time_n of_o jared_n be_v at_o the_o end_n which_o have_v be_v cover_v with_o babel_n even_o now_o at_o this_o present_a the_o word_n do_v repent_v and_o grieve_v at_o our_o great_a vanity_n and_o will_v destroy_v the_o abomination_n with_o the_o devour_a jaw_n of_o wrath_n with_o sword_n hunger_n fire_n and_o death_n and_o give_v out_o of_o its_o sorrow_n grief_n and_o repentance_n a_o lily_n out_o of_o enoch_n mouth_n in_o god_n sweetness_n 45._o and_o when_o enoch_n line_n shall_v be_v at_o the_o end_n that_o the_o vanity_n do_v again_o grow_v in_o the_o turba_n then_o come_v the_o great_a grief_n and_o sorrow_n of_o all_o upon_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o wonder_n that_o it_o be_v at_o the_o end_n and_o there_o be_v no_o more_o any_o remedy_n for_o it_o even_o than_o come_v the_o last_o motion_n of_o motion_n motion_n motion_n or_o of_o with_o the_o turba_n in_o the_o first_o principle_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n and_o swallow_v up_o the_o outward_a nature_n in_o the_o fire_n even_o than_o the_o form_a word_n shall_v be_v whole_o free_v from_o vanity_n and_o give_v of_o give_v give_v give_v from_o or_o out_o of_o by_o its_o last_o repentance_n the_o holy_a spiritual_a world_n amen_o chap._n xxxii_o of_o the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o noah_n 1._o god_n say_v to_o noah_n i_o will_v establish_v a_o covenant_n with_o thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v go_v into_o the_o ark_n with_o thy_o son_n 18_o gen._n vi_o 18_o and_o thy_o son_n wife_n with_o thou_o a_o great_a pregnant_a and_o remarkable_a example_n we_o have_v here_o in_o noah_n and_o his_o child_n the_o covenant_n be_v make_v with_o noah_n for_o his_o spirit_n be_v a_o discovery_n or_o beam_a forth_o of_o the_o form_a word_n in_o he_o in_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_n of_o time_n and_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_n be_v the_o eternal_a word_n which_o have_v espouse_v itself_o in_o the_o covenant_n in_o which_o covenant_n the_o soul_n of_o noah_n viz._n the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n find_v grace_n and_o obtain_v the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 2._o as_o his_o name_n do_v proper_o and_o peculiar_o signify_v in_o the_o
the_o angelical_a spiritual_a world_n and_o the_o woman_n be_v take_v out_o of_o he_o and_o both_o be_v in_o this_o turba_n figure_v turba_n turba_n turba_n text_n figure_v form_v unto_o the_o outward_a natural_a life_n 25._o this_o turba_n be_v that_o wherein_o god_n do_v also_o set_v the_o curse_n which_o with_o noah_n be_v first_o at_o the_o end_n when_o god_n say_v the_o end_n of_o all_o flesh_n be_v come_v up_o before_o i_o and_o out_o of_o this_o forty-dayes-produced_n turba_n the_o fountain_n of_o the_o deep_a do_v arise_v in_o the_o water-source_n and_o drown_v the_o turba_n in_o the_o flesh_n of_o these_o sex_n 26._o for_o from_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n come_v the_o deluge_n over_o the_o world_n and_o this_o forty-dayes-produced_n turba_n be_v the_o sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n otherwise_o if_o the_o water-fountaine_n have_v not_o open_v itself_o the_o fire-fountain_n have_v proceed_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o turba_n in_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n therefore_o god_n say_v it_o repent_v he_o that_o he_o have_v make_v the_o creature_n and_o his_o sorrow_n go_v into_o the_o turba_n and_o drown_v it_o 27._o and_o let_v the_o reader_n be_v put_v in_o mind_n that_o so_o often_o as_o he_o find_v the_o number_n forty_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n that_o it_o altogether_o in_o the_o beginning_n point_v at_o the_o forty_o day_n produce_v turba_n viz._n the_o forty_o day_n of_o moses_n upon_o mount_n sinai_n item_n the_o forty_o year_n in_o the_o wilderness_n also_o the_o forty_o hour_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o grave_a also_o the_o forty_o day_n after_o his_o resurrection_n before_o his_o ascension_n do_v all_o belong_v unto_o this_o and_o all_o the_o number_n forty_o in_o the_o secret_a and_o mystical_a prophetical_a say_n of_o the_o prophet_n for_o out_o of_o this_o turba_n the_o prophet_n be_v arisen_a with_o his_o prophecy_n 28._o but_o in_o that_o i_o say_v that_o if_o the_o water-fountaine_n have_v not_o be_v open_v the_o fire-fountaine_n will_v have_v break_v forth_o be_v also_o true_a for_o the_o child_n in_o the_o turba_n will_v have_v also_o burn_v noah_n in_o the_o ark_n with_o fire_n if_o the_o most_o high_a have_v not_o hinder_v and_o prevent_v they_o with_o the_o water_n for_o the_o fire_n turba_n be_v move_v in_o they_o this_o be_v the_o world_n end_n or_o the_o end_n of_o all_o flesh_n for_o at_o the_o end_v all_o shall_v be_v purify_v and_o purge_v in_o the_o fire_v turba_n for_o it_o will_v enkindle_v itself_o 29._o there_o be_v a_o very_a great_a mystery_n in_o that_o which_o the_o spirit_n say_v in_o moses_n noah_n be_v five_o hundred_o year_n old_a when_o he_o beget_v sem_fw-mi ham_n and_o japhet_n which_o otherwise_o be_v against_o the_o ordinary_a course_n of_o nature_n to_o beget_v child_n in_o such_o a_o natural_a age_n also_o there_o be_v a_o very_a great_a mystery_n in_o that_o god_n say_v that_o he_o will_v give_v the_o world_n a_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o year_n respite_n and_o yet_o the_o deluge_n come_v in_o the_o six_o hundred_o year_n of_o noah_n viz._n in_o the_o hundred_o year_n after_o the_o warning_n or_o notice_n thereof_o and_o it_o signify_v the_o abbreviation_n of_o time_n in_o its_o natural_a course_n and_o also_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n how_o that_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o abbreviation_n or_o shorten_n of_o time_n in_o the_o circle_n of_o the_o conclusion_n of_o all_o being_n itself_o quere_z this_o treatise_n by_o itself_o of_o which_o we_o will_v mention_v something_o in_o a_o treatise_n by_o itself_o if_o the_o same_o be_v permit_v we_o 30._o when_o noah_n enter_v into_o the_o ark_n moses_n say_v 16._o vers._n 16._o the_o lord_n shut_v he_o in_o the_o intimate_a signification_n of_o the_o spirit_n here_o be_v he_o shut_v up_o the_o second_o time_n or_o age_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v at_o the_o end_n be_v the_o fire_n will_v fain_o have_v move_v itself_o therefore_o the_o lord_n shut_v it_o up_o with_o water_n and_o herewith_o also_o he_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o his_o entrance_n to_o go_v forth_o in_o the_o three_o time_n and_o begin_v the_o second_o monarchy_n in_o the_o outward_a world_n for_o the_o first_o time_n be_v in_o paradise_n the_o second_o under_o seths_n manifestation_n in_o the_o three_o enos_n manifestation_n shall_v be_v open_v and_o set_v forth_o 31._o and_o moses_n say_v further_a 3.1.2_o chap._n viii_o vers_fw-la 3.1.2_o and_o the_o water_n stand_v upon_o the_o earth_n one_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o day_n than_o god_n remember_v noah_n and_o every_o live_a thing_n and_o all_o the_o cattle_n that_o be_v with_o he_o in_o the_o ark_n and_o god_n cause_v a_o wind_n to_o pass_v over_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o water_n assuage_v and_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o deep_a and_o the_o window_n also_o of_o heaven_n be_v stop_v moses_n say_v god_n remember_v noah_n now_o reason_n think_v have_v he_o then_o forget_v he_o whereas_o he_o be_v present_a to_o all_o thing_n and_o be_v himself_o through_o all_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n do_v here_o hang_v a_o veil_n before_o the_o mystery_n that_o the_o natural_a man_n do_v not_o understand_v it_o 32._o god_n remembrance_n here_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o the_o three_o time_n even_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o second_o monarchy_n in_o the_o four_o element_n with_o the_o creature_n for_o in_o the_o covenant_n make_v with_o noah_n the_o second_o monarchy_n be_v comprehend_v which_o go_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o generatresse_n through_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o nature_n 33._o and_o moses_n speak_v further_a 4._o vers._n 4._o when_o the_o water_n be_v abate_v the_o ark_n set_v itself_o down_o upon_o the_o mount_n ararat_n this_o name_n ararat_n do_v plain_o hint_n unto_o we_o in_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n a_o mountain_n or_o a_o compact_n and_o a_o amass_v of_o a_o essence_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n even_o out_o of_o the_o wrathfulness_n be_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n have_v then_o repose_v itself_o there_o the_o ark_n stand_v upon_o the_o allay_v anger_n but_o the_o last_o syllable_n in_o this_o word_n ara-rat_n do_v signify_v that_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n proceed_v from_o the_o centre_n have_v betake_v or_o form_v itself_o into_o a_o active_a dominion_n and_o will_v thence_o forward_o ride_v through_o nature_n as_o a_o warrior_n and_o mighty_o exercise_v its_o power_n and_o violence_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n whereby_o they_o will_v undertake_v war_n and_o advance_v themselves_o in_o pride_n pomp_n and_o power_n and_o butcher_n and_o slay_v one_o another_o eager_o contend_v about_o this_o mountain_n of_o the_o wrath_n may_v or_o severe_a humane_a authority_n 34._o this_o mountain_n ararat_n denote_v the_o house_n of_o the_o great_a one_o or_o domineer_a potentate_n upon_o the_o earth_n viz._n the_o great_a castle_n fort_n and_o bulwark_n the_o mighty_a mountain_n of_o the_o power_n violence_n and_o strength_n of_o the_o rich_a and_o also_o the_o high_a nobility_n spring_v up_o from_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o great_a world_n upon_o which_o kingdom_n the_o ark_n of_o noah_n have_v set_v down_o itself_o but_o the_o covenant_n with_o noah_n i_o mean_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n have_v set_v itself_o to_o be_v a_o eternal_a lord_n over_o this_o mountain_n of_o the_o warlike_a might_n and_o force_v of_o arm_n spring_v up_o from_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n which_o dominion_n and_o reign_v power_n of_o christ_n shall_v abolish_v and_o take_v away_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o mountain_n and_o quite_o suppress_v it_o and_o it_o denote_v unto_o we_o true_o fundamental_o and_o exact_o that_o this_o power_n and_o authority_n will_v take_v upon_o it_o in_o its_o own_o power_n the_o ark_n of_o noah_n viz._n the_o divine_a covenant_n and_o carry_v it_o yea_o put_v it_o on_o as_o a_o garment_n and_o proud_o perch_v up_o itself_o therein_o as_o if_o it_o have_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n in_o its_o own_o power_n 35._o and_o also_o it_o show_v and_o denote_v unto_o we_o how_o that_o this_o mountain_n of_o the_o wrathful_a anger_n of_o god_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n or_o in_o man_n nature_n will_v beautify_v trim_a up_o and_o adorn_v itself_o with_o the_o ark_n of_o noah_n and_o will_v proclaim_v it_o to_o be_v the_o holy_a ark_n of_o christ_n and_o yet_o it_o will_v be_v only_o found_v upon_o the_o wrathful_a anger_n and_o be_v only_o a_o antichristian_a kingdom_n which_o indeed_o will_v carry_v the_o ark_n viz._n the_o name_n of_o divine_a holiness_n in_o the_o mouth_n but_o its_o heart_n will_v be_v only_o this_o mountain_n a_o vessel_n and_o confuse_a heap_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o yet_o it_o will_v make_v devout_a show_n of_o holiness_n and_o glory_n in_o have_v the_o ark_n upon_o itself_o but_o the_o aim_n
and_o intent_n of_o the_o heart_n will_v be_v set_v upon_o the_o strong_a hold_n the_o preferment_n power_n and_o riches_n of_o the_o world_n 36._o furthermore_o it_o denote_v that_o the_o potent_a and_o mighty_a of_o the_o world_n will_v build_v the_o ark_n viz._n the_o service_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n upon_o their_o heart_n and_o reason_n with_o great_a stone-house_n and_o church_n and_o that_o these_o house_n thus_o build_v up_o of_o stone_n shall_v be_v their_o god_n who_o they_o will_v serve_v in_o the_o ark_n and_o they_o will_v wage_v war_n for_o the_o house_n of_o stone_n of_o their_o own_o contrive_n and_o frame_v and_o for_o their_o devise_n and_o opinion_n therein_o maintain_v and_o contend_v about_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o true_a ark_n and_o not_o consider_v that_o the_o ark_n stand_v upon_o their_o mountain_n that_o god_n have_v set_v it_o above_o they_o and_o that_o they_o ought_v to_o walk_v under_o god_n dominion_n in_o humility_n and_o suffer_v the_o ark_n to_o stand_v upon_o they_o and_o not_o usurp_v unto_o themselves_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o take_v it_o away_o and_o bind_v he_o unto_o their_o feign_a power_n and_o hypocritical_a form_n and_o command_v he_o to_o be_v silent_a as_o they_o do_v in_o that_o they_o cry_v with_o full_a mouth_n lo_o here_o be_v a_o assembly_n of_o divine_n here_o be_v the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n this_o you_o must_v believe_v and_o do_v this_o be_v the_o law_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o church_n no_o the_o ark_n stand_v above_o they_o they_o be_v under_o as_o the_o mount_n ararat_n be_v underneath_o the_o ark_n christ_n be_v the_o ark_n and_o not_o the_o contrive_v heap_n of_o stone_n or_o any_o form_n of_o man_n devise_a worship_n or_o opinion_n all_o assembly_n congregation_n or_o synod_n be_v under_o the_o ark_n christ_n and_o not_o above_o for_o the_o ark_n of_o noah_n place_v itself_o above_o the_o mountain_n to_o signify_v that_o the_o mountain_n must_v bear_v the_o ark_n we_o must_v bear_v the_o ark_n of_o christ_n upon_o we_o and_o have_v the_o temple_n of_o this_o ark_n within_o we_o 37._o furthermore_o it_o denote_v how_o the_o figure_n of_o this_o ark_n viz._n the_o priesthood_n the_o the_o the_o ecclesiastical_a clergicall_a priesthood_n spiritual_a kingdom_n upon_o the_o earth_n will_v place_v itself_o upon_o the_o mountain_n of_o power_n domination_n and_o lordlinesse_n and_o will_v rule_v with_o the_o mountain_n in_o the_o ark_n and_o take_v upon_o itself_o to_o meddle_v with_o the_o worldly_a dominion_n and_o authority_n and_o bring_v the_o mountain_n viz._n the_o power_n of_o the_o secular_a arm_n above_o the_o ark_n whereas_o the_o ark_n ought_v to_o stand_v upon_o the_o mountain_n and_o noah_n with_o the_o covenant_n to_o remain_v in_o the_o ark_n till_o the_o lord_n bid_v he_o come_v forth_o that_o be_v till_o christ_n deliver_v the_o ark_n to_o his_o father_n 38._o and_o moses_n say_v further_a at_o the_o end_n of_o forty_o day_n 7._o ver._n 6_o 7._o when_o the_o ark_n have_v set_v itself_o down_o noah_n send_v forth_o a_o raven_n to_o see_v whether_o the_o water_n be_v abate_v but_o the_o raven_n fly_v too_o and_o fro_o till_o the_o water_n be_v dry_v up_o from_o off_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o raven_n denote_v the_o earthly_a man_n and_o show_v how_o that_o he_o will_v first_o put_v forth_o himself_o upon_o the_o mountain_n ararat_n that_o be_v advance_v himself_o in_o his_o selfehood_n and_o earthly_a lust_n and_o build_v up_o his_o kingdom_n in_o the_o second_o monarchy_n 39_o and_o though_o he_o come_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o ark_n yet_o he_o will_v fly_v to_o and_o again_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o selfehood_n and_o not_o return_n into_o the_o ark_n from_o whence_o he_o depart_v in_o adam_n and_o will_v only_o be_v a_o covetous_a muck-worm_n and_o a_o greedy_a devourer_n of_o fleshly_a temporal_a pleasure_n in_o his_o own_o will_n and_o remain_v as_o the_o raven_n and_o not_o return_v to_o the_o ark_n desire_v to_o enter_v into_o it_o but_o mind_n only_o to_o possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n in_o glory_n and_o state_n also_o it_o betoken_v that_o the_o generation_n of_o this_o raven_n will_v have_v the_o chief_a place_n pre-eminence_n and_o government_n in_o the_o second_o monarchy_n like_o the_o devil_n in_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n as_o history_n witness_v that_o it_o so_o come_v to_o pass_v 40._o afterward_o he_o send_v forth_o a_o dove_n from_o he_o to_o see_v if_o the_o water_n be_v abate_v upon_o the_o earth_n 9_o ver._n 8_o 9_o but_o when_o the_o dove_n find_v no_o rest_n for_o the_o sole_a of_o her_o foot_n she_o return_v again_o unto_o he_o unto_o the_o ark_n and_o he_o put_v forth_o his_o hand_n and_o take_v she_o to_o he_o into_o the_o ark._n this_o set_v forth_o and_o denote_v the_o figure_n of_o god_n child_n who_o soon_o after_o come_v also_o under_o the_o government_n of_o the_o raven_n property_n and_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o government_n of_o this_o world_n for_o they_o be_v also_o with_o adam_n go_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o ark_n to_o behold_v and_o prove_v this_o evil_n corrupt_a world_n and_o live_v therein_o but_o when_o their_o spirit_n can_v find_v no_o rest_n in_o the_o earthly_a dominion_n than_o they_o come_v again_o before_o the_o ark_n of_o noah_n which_o be_v set_v open_a in_o christ_n and_o noah_n receive_v they_o again_o in_o christ_n into_o the_o first_o ark_n whence_o adam_n depart_v 41._o moreover_o the_o raven_n betoken_v the_o sharp_a law_n of_o moses_n in_o the_o fiery_a may_v under_o god_n anger_n which_o bind_v and_o slay_v man_n and_o bring_v he_o not_o into_o the_o ark_n but_o the_o dove_n betoken_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n which_o bring_v we_o again_o into_o the_o ark_n and_o save_v the_o life_n for_o the_o mount_n ararat_n do_v as_o a_o exact_a type_n and_o figure_n point_v out_o unto_o we_o the_o kingdom_n of_o moses_n and_o the_o ark_n wherein_o the_o life_n be_v keep_v and_o preserve_v signify_v the_o humanity_n of_o christ._n 42._o and_o he_o stay_v yet_o other_o seven_o day_n and_o again_o he_o send_v forth_o a_o dove_n out_o of_o the_o ark_n and_o it_o come_v to_o he_o about_o evening_n and_o lo_o 11._o ver._n 10_o 11._o she_o have_v pluck_v off_o a_o olive-leaf_n and_o bring_v it_o in_o her_o mouth_n and_o he_o stay_v yet_o other_o seven_o day_n and_o let_v a_o dove_n fly_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o ark_n which_o return_v not_o to_o he_o any_o more_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n show_v by_o these_o three_o dove_n and_o the_o raven_n which_o noah_n send_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o ark_n a_o great_a mystery_n which_o albeit_o he_o do_v not_o clear_o unfold_v yet_o for_o certain_a be_v couch_v therein_o the_o raven_n do_v also_o denote_v the_o law_n of_o moses_n in_o nature_n which_o will_v remain_v in_o its_o self_n hood_n and_o will_v not_o return_v in_o true_a resignation_n and_o selfe-deniall_n under_o the_o obedience_n of_o god_n but_o will_v enter_v in_o to_o god_n by_o its_o own_o strength_n power_n and_o way_n 43._o the_o first_o dove_n signify_v the_o prophetical_a spirit_n which_o arise_v under_o moses_n viz._n under_o the_o outward_a law_n and_o offering_n and_o point_v through_o the_o offering_n into_o the_o ark_n of_o noah_n and_o christ_n this_o prophetical_a spirit_n go_v all_o along_o through_o the_o office_n of_o moses_n it_o indeed_o fly_v under_o moses_n but_o it_o tend_v again_o into_o the_o ark_n with_o its_o prophecy_n as_o the_o first_o dove_n which_o noah_n send_v forth_o fly_v indeed_o into_o the_o world_n but_o come_v again_o into_o the_o ark_n of_o christ._n 44._o the_o second_o dove_n with_o the_o olive_n branch_n which_o also_o come_v again_o to_o noah_n into_o the_o ark_n denote_v the_o word_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o noah_n which_o come_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o holy_a ark_n of_o god_n into_o this_o world_n viz._n into_o our_o humanity_n and_o pluck_v off_o a_o olive-leafe_n in_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v it_o to_o noah_n that_o be_v it_o pulckt_v off_o a_o branch_n from_o our_o humanity_n and_o take_v it_o into_o the_o holy_a word_n viz._n the_o mouth_n of_o god_n as_o the_o dove_n the_o olive-leaf_n and_o bring_v the_o branch_n to_o holy_a noah_n that_o be_v to_o god_n the_o father_n but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o olive-leaf_n denote_v the_o unction_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n that_o the_o same_o shall_v anoint_v the_o humanity_n and_o bring_v it_o again_o with_o this_o dove_n into_o the_o holy_a ark._n 45._o the_o three_o dove_n which_o noah_n let_v fly_v which_o come_v not_o again_o to_o the_o ark_n betoken_v the_o kingdom_n of_o antichrist_n upon_o the_o earth_n which_o indeed_o be_v fly_v forth_o with_o its_o doctrine_n out_o of_o the_o
ark_n but_o its_o spirit_n remain_v only_o upon_o the_o earth_n feed_v upon_o the_o fat_a grass_n upon_o the_o riches_n honour_n and_o beauty_n of_o this_o world_n and_o so_o it_o stay_v only_o in_o selfehood_n and_n return_v not_o to_o the_o ark_n it_o indeed_o make_v devout_a show_n of_o holiness_n to_o god_n and_o give_v good_a word_n but_o the_o man_n with_o its_o sense_n and_o reason_n will_v not_o forsake_v the_o world_n and_o return_v again_o to_o the_o ark._n they_o build_v themselves_o stately_a palace_n without_o the_o ark_n for_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v very_o zealous_a and_o devout_a in_o hypocrisy_n without_o the_o ark_n they_o will_v be_v account_v child_n by_o a_o external_a imputation_n of_o grace_n and_o adoption_n but_o they_o will_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o ark_n but_o they_o say_v christ_n be_v in_o the_o ark_n he_o have_v purchase_v and_o pay_v all_o we_o need_v only_o to_o comfort_v ourselves_o therewith_o he_o will_v bring_v we_o in_o well_o enough_o 46._o the_o other_o party_n say_v they_o have_v christ_n in_o their_o work_n of_o hypocrisy_n they_o take_v the_o ark_n along_o with_o they_o when_o they_o fly_v out_o in_o their_o fleshly_a pleasure_n all_o these_o remain_n without_o the_o ark_n in_o this_o world_n and_o return_v not_o to_o the_o ark._n this_o the_o three_o dove_n denote_v for_o the_o antichristian_a kingdom_n walk_v demure_o in_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o dove_n and_o as_o a_o sheep_n but_o it_o be_v only_o a_o figure_n and_o darksome_a shadow_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o spirit_n in_o power_n and_o be_v real_o in_o the_o ark._n chap._n xxxiii_o of_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o second_o monarchy_n and_o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n with_o noah_n and_o all_o creature_n and_o moses_n say_v then_o god_n speak_v with_o noah_n end_n gen._n viii_o 16_o etc._n etc._n to_o the_o end_n and_o command_v he_o to_o go_v forth_o with_o every_o live_a thing_n each_o with_o its_o kind_a but_o noah_n build_v a_o altar_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o take_v of_o every_o clean_a beast_n and_o of_o every_o clean_a fowl_n and_o offer_v burnt-offring_n upon_o the_o altar_n and_o the_o lord_n smell_v a_o sweet_a savour_n and_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n i_o will_v not_o henceforth_o curse_v the_o earth_n any_o more_o for_o man_n sake_n for_o the_o imagination_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v evil_a even_o from_o his_o youth_n and_o i_o will_v not_o any_o more_o smite_v every_o live_a thing_n as_o i_o have_v do_v while_o the_o earth_n remain_v seedtime_n and_o harvest_n cold_a and_o heat_n summer_n and_o winter_n day_n and_o night_n shall_v not_o cease_v moses_n say_v that_o god_n smell_v a_o sweet_a savour_n and_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n he_o will_v not_o again_o curse_v the_o earth_n or_o smite_v every_o live_a creature_n any_o more_o for_o man_n sake_n this_o be_v a_o figure_n or_o mystical_a type_n as_o be_v before_o mention_v in_o the_o offer_v of_o abel_n 2._o for_o his_o heart_n be_v the_o word_n in_o the_o covenant_n which_o take_v the_o prayer_n and_o will-spirit_n of_o noah_n through_o the_o holy_a fire_n in_o the_o offer_v and_o bring_v it_o in_o the_o word_n to_o substance_n and_o withal_o smell_v in_o the_o divine_a power_n the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v to_o resign_v himself_o in_o the_o covenant_n into_o the_o word_n of_o power_n that_o be_v it_o desire_v to_o have_v the_o humanity_n in_o his_o power_n and_o virtue_n as_o a_o pleasant_a savour_n and_o from_o this_o smell_n or_o sweet_a savour_n of_o holy_a rest_n in_o the_o paradisicall_a property_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n declare_v that_o he_o will_v not_o again_o destroy_v man_n and_o the_o creature_n any_o more_o so_o long_o as_o the_o earth_n shall_v endure_v these_o creature_n shall_v also_o continue_v 3._o for_o noah_n offer_v all_o manner_n of_o clean_a beast_n and_o foul_a and_o the_o spirit_n say_v that_o he_o smell_v herein_o a_o sweet_a savour_n of_o rest_n now_o he_o do_v not_o mean_a that_o he_o take_v pleasure_n in_o the_o smell_n or_o savour_n of_o the_o offering_n for_o all_o beast_n be_v in_o his_o power_n and_o be_v continual_o before_o he_o but_o he_o speak_v it_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o hide_a offering_n in_o the_o covenant_n which_o the_o inward_a world_n in_o the_o creature_n do_v smell_v which_o hereafter_o will_v deliver_v they_o by_o its_o own_o peculiar_a gold_n peculiar_a peculiar_a peculiar_a that_o be_v the_o inward_a centrall_a fire_n w_z ch_z shall_v purge_v the_o floor_n and_o cristalize_v the_o earth_n into_o transparent_a gold_n offer_v from_o the_o abomination_n of_o vanity_n and_o set_v their_o figure_n into_o the_o holy_a wisdom_n viz._n into_o the_o spiritual_a world_n 4._o when_o noah_n offer_v than_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v god_n manifest_v in_o the_o offer_v by_o the_o unmanife_a holy_a name_n jehovah_n through_o jesus_n do_v smell_v the_o holy_a disappear_v humanity_n in_o adam_n that_o be_v he_o do_v taste_v in_o the_o lubet_fw-la or_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o wisdom_n how_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v again_o manifest_a in_o the_o holy_a name_n jesus_n and_o then_o he_o bless_a noah_n and_o his_o child_n and_o say_v be_v fruitful_a and_o multiply_v and_o replenish_v the_o earth_n and_o the_o fear_n and_o dread_n of_o you_o be_v upon_o every_o beast_n of_o the_o earth_n 3._o gen._n ix_o 1_o 2_o 3._o and_o upon_o every_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n even_o upon_o all_o that_o creep_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o upon_o all_o the_o fish_n of_o the_o sea_n into_o your_o hand_n they_o be_v all_o deliver_v every_o live_a thing_n shall_v be_v meat_n for_o you_o even_o as_o the_o green_a herb_n i_o have_v give_v you_o all_o thing_n but_o the_o flesh_n blood_n flesh_n flesh_n flesh_n or_o which_o yet_o live_v in_o the_o blood_n with_o the_o life_n thereof_o that_o be_v with_o the_o blood_n thereof_o you_o shall_v not_o eat_v for_o i_o will_v require_v the_o blood_n of_o your_o life_n of_o every_o beast_n will_v i_o require_v the_o same_o and_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o every_o man_n will_v i_o require_v the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v that_o he_o be_v his_o brother_n and_o whosoever_o shed_v man_n blood_n by_o man_n shall_v his_o blood_n be_v shed_v for_o god_n create_v man_n in_o his_o own_o image_n and_o you_o be_v you_o fruitful_a and_o multiply_v and_o be_v industrious_a upon_o the_o earth_n that_o you_o may_v increase_v abundant_o 5._o when_o god_n bless_a noah_n through_o the_o offer_v proceed_v from_o the_o covenant_n and_o bid_v they_o be_v fruitful_a he_o give_v they_o again_o the_o whole_a world_n withal_o its_o host_n in_o possession_n all_o whatsoever_o live_v and_o move_v shall_v be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o they_o and_o be_v their_o own_o and_o he_o give_v it_o they_o all_o in_o common_a he_o make_v there_o no_o difference_n between_o noah_n and_o his_o child_n no_o master_n no_o no_o no_o master_n lord_n nor_o servant_n but_o he_o make_v they_o all_o alike_o none_o noble_a or_o ignoble_a but_o like_a as_o many_o branch_n and_o twigg_n grow_v out_o of_o one_o tree_n and_o yet_o all_o together_o be_v but_o one_o only_a tree_n so_o also_o he_o establish_v the_o humane_a tree_n upon_o the_o earth_n and_o give_v they_o all_o beast_n fish_n and_o fowl_n in_o common_a with_o no_o distinction_n restriction_n or_o prohibition_n save_v only_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o eat_v their_o life_n in_o the_o blood_n lest_o they_o shall_v become_v monstrous_a in_o their_o life_n bâ—asts_n life_n life_n life_n or_o with_o the_o eat_v the_o life_n of_o the_o bâ—asts_n with_o the_o bestial_a life_n 6._o god_n command_v they_o to_o rule_v over_o all_o the_o beast_n and_o creature_n but_o in_o this_o place_n he_o give_v they_o no_o peculiar_a domination_n or_o rule_v power_n over_o one_o another_o for_o all_o domination_n lordly_a rule_n and_o authority_n whereby_o one_o man_n rule_v over_o another_o do_v arise_v out_o of_o ararat_n that_o be_v from_z or_o through_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n according_a to_o its_o property_n according_a to_o the_o constellation_n and_o outward_a dominion_n of_o the_o prince_n under_o the_o constellation_n or_o astrum_n 7._o the_o true_a image_n of_o god_n have_v no_o other_o dominion_n in_o its_o member_n than_o the_o body_n have_v in_o its_o member_n or_o the_o tree_n in_o its_o branch_n but_o the_o bestial_a image_n from_o the_o star_n and_o four_o element_n make_v itself_o a_o dominion_n and_o government_n according_a to_o its_o mother_n whence_o it_o take_v its_o rise_n and_o wherein_o it_o live_v 8._o also_o all_o law_n and_o external_a ordinance_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v man_n do_v all_o belong_v unto_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n viz._n unto_o the_o express_v form_v word_n the_o same_o god_n have_v give_v man_n
for_o a_o propriety_n that_o he_o shall_v rule_v therein_o with_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a man_n of_o understanding_n according_a to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o make_v himself_o law_n and_o order_n according_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n 9_o over_o which_o order_n and_o ordinance_n of_o man_n which_o they_o make_v unto_o themselves_o he_o viz._n the_o lord_n have_v set_v himself_o as_o judge_n and_o thereupon_o have_v appoint_v the_o last_o judgement_n to_o separate_v wrong_n from_o right_n and_o whatsoever_o proceed_v not_o from_o truth_n righteousness_n and_o love_n and_o tend_v to_o the_o same_o against_o that_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n be_v set_v for_o it_o be_v generate_v or_o hatch_v through_o the_o false_a spirit_n of_o darkness_n in_o turba_n magna_fw-la and_o introduce_v into_o the_o humane_a property_n as_o a_o false_a lust_n and_o suttlety_n and_o be_v a_o stranger_n or_o bastard_n wisdom_n which_o shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 10._o all_o royal_a and_o princely_a highness_n and_o excellency_n together_o with_o all_o government_n and_o dominion_n do_v arise_v from_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n there_o be_v no_o compulsion_n no_v force_n violence_n or_o oppression_n but_o a_o mere_a free_a willing_a desirous_a love-service_n as_o one_o member_n in_o the_o body_n or_o as_o one_o branch_n of_o the_o tree_n do_v free_o and_o ready_o serve_v each_o other_o and_o rejoice_v in_o each_o other_o 11._o but_o be_v that_o man_n have_v introduce_v himself_o into_o the_o outward_a form_v word_n evil_a and_o good_a viz._n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n have_v deprive_v he_o of_o the_o holy_a dominion_n and_o have_v place_v itself_o with_o its_o power_n over_o the_o humane_a property_n therefore_o if_o he_o will_v have_v the_o same_o again_o he_o must_v be_v bear_v anew_o of_o god_n and_o then_o he_o may_v rule_v with_o the_o new_a regenerate_v life_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n over_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n 12._o indeed_o there_o be_v order_n of_o princely_a angel_n or_o hierarchy_n in_o the_o spiritual_a world_n but_o all_o without_o compulsion_n in_o one_o harmonious_a delightful_a love-service_n and_o will_n as_o one_o member_n in_o the_o body_n do_v ready_o serve_v another_o 13._o all_o whatsoever_o man_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n do_v draw_v under_o his_o power_n and_o abuse_v it_o to_o superfluity_n and_o excess_n and_o thereby_o withdraw_v from_o his_o fellow-member_n whereby_o they_o be_v put_v to_o want_v poverty_n and_o distress_n and_o their_o free_o give_v right_a and_o due_a be_v whole_o withhold_v from_o they_o the_o same_o be_v imprint_v or_o comprehend_v in_o turba_n magna_fw-la as_o a_o abomination_n of_o nature_n and_o put_v into_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n to_o the_o day_n of_o separation_n 14._o nature_n require_v only_a order_n and_o give_v distinction_n of_o place_n and_o office_n but_o the_o turba_n bring_v its_o abomination_n from_o the_o dark_a world_n desire_n thereinto_o viz._n pride_n covetousness_n envy_n anger_n and_o falsehood_n 15._o these_o five_o vice_n or_o iniquity_n be_v the_o whore_n bat_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n and_o shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n god_n hold_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n for_o his_o order_n and_o have_v give_v the_o same_o into_o the_o power_n of_o man_n that_o he_o as_o god_n instrument_n in_o this_o world_n shall_v sever_v the_o evil_n from_o the_o good_a and_o choose_v himself_o a_o judge_n to_o pass_v righteous_a judgement_n upon_o the_o iniquity_n and_o malice_n of_o the_o false_a desire_n and_o lust_n of_o man_n for_o he_o say_v whosoever_o shed_v man_n blood_n by_o man_n shall_v his_o blood_n be_v shed_v viz._n by_o the_o order_n and_o institution_n of_o nature_n not_o that_o any_o shall_v revenge_v himself_o upon_o other_o by_o his_o own_o selfish_a power_n or_o force_v of_o arm_n but_o through_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n through_o god_n law_n and_o appointment_n the_o same_o be_v the_o true_a avengeresse_n for_o god_n say_v i_o will_v avenge_v your_o life_n blood_n and_o will_v avenge_v it_o upon_o every_o beast_n here_o he_o mean_v by_o the_o order_n of_o his_o law_n and_o its_o officer_n who_o officiate_n in_o the_o right_n and_o due_a execution_n of_o the_o same_o 16._o not_o that_o a_o prince_n or_o lord_n have_v power_n to_o shed_v blood_n without_o the_o law_n of_o god_n if_o he_o do_v so_o then_o the_o law_n of_o god_n condemn_v he_o also_o to_o death_n here_o there_o be_v no_o peculiar_a selfefull_a power_n give_v over_o man_n blood_n let_v he_o be_v king_n or_o prince_n for_o they_o be_v only_a officer_n over_o the_o order_n of_o the_o divine_a law_n and_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o go_v further_o than_o the_o command_n of_o god_n give_v leave_v indeed_o they_o have_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n as_o servant_n of_o the_o same_o but_o they_o must_v deal_v therein_o only_o according_a to_o righteousness_n and_o truth_n and_o not_o do_v any_o thing_n through_o selvish_a covetous_a proud_a and_o envious_a desire_v for_o god_n have_v create_v man_n in_o his_o own_o image_n now_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o its_o office_n have_v no_o power_n over_o this_o divine_a image_n to_o kill_v the_o same_o but_o the_o office_n or_o commission_n in_o god_n order_n over_o order_n order_n order_n or_o have_v power_n over_o pass_v only_o upon_o the_o outward_a image_n of_o nature_n 17._o therefore_o if_o a_o officer_n of_o nature_n viz._n any_o magistrate_n take_v away_o the_o life_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n him_z nature_n appoint_v unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n to_o the_o day_n of_o separation_n wherein_o god_n will_v judge_v all_o the_o unrighteous_a act_n of_o man_n what_o will_v then_o become_v of_o the_o tyrant_n who_o turn_v the_o truth_n into_o lie_n and_o shameful_o abuse_v and_o condemn_v the_o child_n of_o god_n for_o their_o divine_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n sake_n and_o stir_v up_o war_n and_o contention_n to_o desolate_a and_o destroy_v country_n and_o people_n all_o these_o belong_v unto_o turba_n magna_fw-la to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n for_o they_o manage_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o turba_n in_o selfefull_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n unless_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n command_v they_o and_o then_o must_v do_v it_o for_o their_o office_n and_o charge_n sake_n and_o execute_v the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n upon_o those_o who_o have_v fill_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o iniquity_n as_o israel_n be_v command_v to_o do_v among_o the_o heathen_a 18._o whosoever_o shed_v blood_n out_o of_o his_o own_o pleasure_n to_o advance_v his_o authority_n without_o urgent_a absolute_a necessity_n or_o god_n command_n he_o be_v move_v act_v and_o drive_v by_o the_o wrathful_a fire_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o fall_v at_o last_o to_o be_v a_o captive_a in_o the_o same_o kingdom_n 19_o every_o warrior_n or_o soldier_n be_v a_o rodd_n of_o god_n anger_n wherewith_o he_o do_v through_o his_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n rebuke_n and_o devour_v the_o iniquity_n and_o malice_n of_o man_n and_o it_o do_v not_o belong_v at_o all_o unto_o the_o order_n or_o ordinance_n of_o nature_n but_o unto_o the_o wrathful_a desire_n unto_o turba_n magna_fw-la unto_o the_o order_n of_o the_o eager_a fierce-devouring_a wrath_n whereby_o god_n anger_n do_v overturn_v and_o lay_v waste_a country_n and_o kingdom_n 20._o understand_v it_o be_v the_o order_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n property_n which_o by_o god_n permission_n advance_v its_o mighty_a force_n in_o the_o time_n of_o man_n wickedness_n and_o then_o it_o go_v as_o the_o wrath_n will_v have_v it_o until_o the_o same_o be_v well_o satiate_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o man_n 21._o for_o this_o be_v even_o the_o revenge_n of_o god_n anger_n of_o which_o he_o say_v that_o he_o will_v take_v vengeance_n for_o or_o require_v the_o blood_n of_o man_n therefore_o he_o often_o take_v one_o man_n and_o by_o he_o in_o anger_n slay_v another_o that_o have_v deserve_v death_n 22._o when_o the_o great_a and_o potent_a ruler_n shed_v innocent_a blood_n then_o come_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n with_o its_o officer_n and_o shed_v their_o people_n blood_n and_o bring_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o turba_n upon_o they_o whence_o war_n arise_v but_o this_o be_v not_o from_o the_o divine_a order_n of_o the_o good_a nature_n in_o which_o god_n govern_v with_o his_o wisdom_n 23._o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n desire_v no_o war_n but_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o dark_a world_n nature_n do_v eager_o desire_v it_o and_o effect_v the_o same_o in_o the_o vanity_n and_o iniquity_n of_o man_n 24._o if_o we_o live_v as_o the_o child_n of_o god_n one_o among_o another_o we_o need_v not_o have_v any_o war_a and_o
hinder_v by_o evil_a malignant_a aspect_n which_o master_n sophister_n master_n master_n master_n the_o false_a philosopher_n or_o sophister_n wiseling_n will_v scarce_o believe_v he_o can_v speak_v of_o the_o ground_n of_o nature_n exact_o and_o have_v it_o at_o his_o finger_n end_n and_o yet_o be_v blind_a in_o the_o mystery_n and_o understand_v not_o either_o the_o inward_a or_o outward_a part_n of_o nature_n for_o such_o i_o have_v not_o write_v any_o thing_n for_o i_o need_v not_o such_o calf_n such_o such_o such_o text_n calf_n animal_n to_o the_o understanding_n of_o my_o writing_n but_o good_a clear_a quick-sighted_a illuminate_v eye_n unto_o all_o other_o they_o be_v dumb_a and_o absurd_a let_v they_o be_v as_o wise_a and_o learned_a as_o they_o will_n 37._o the_o chaos_n be_v the_o root_n of_o nature_n and_o yield_v of_o itself_o nothing_o else_o but_o a_o good_a property_n but_o if_o the_o constellation_n be_v evil_a the_o evil_a malignant_a desire_n take_v the_o good_a property_n into_o itself_o and_o change_v it_o into_o evil_n as_o a_o good_a man_n among_o evil_a company_n do_v change_v his_o good_a also_o into_o a_o evil_n 38._o and_o the_o rainbow_n be_v especial_o represent_v or_o free_o give_a unto_o man_n for_o a_o token_n of_o the_o divine_a grace_n so_o that_o he_o may_v behold_v and_o view_v himself_o as_o in_o a_o open_a and_o perspicuous_a glass_n what_o he_o be_v for_o the_o sign_n of_o good_a and_o evil_n be_v manifest_a as_o a_o type_n of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n out_o of_o which_o evil_a and_o good_a take_v their_o rise_n over_o which_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v set_v by_o god_n to_o be_v judge_n 39_o for_o the_o type_n or_o form_n of_o the_o ark_n of_o noah_n be_v also_o in_o the_o rainbow_n if_o we_o be_v not_o blind_v it_o will_v plain_o appear_v so_o unto_o we_o also_o the_o trinity_n of_o the_o deity_n be_v therein_o portray_v for_o the_o red_a colour_n betoken_v the_o father_n the_o yellow_a and_o white_a the_o son_n and_o the_o blue_a the_o spirit_n 40._o and_o god_n have_v set_v forth_o himself_o in_o a_o figure_n according_a to_o his_o manifestation_n in_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o we_o shall_v fly_v unto_o his_o grace_n and_o receive_v his_o covenant_n and_o be_v always_o mindful_a of_o his_o revelation_n to_o come_v where_o he_o will_v again_o manifest_v the_o spiritual_a world_n as_o he_o have_v set_v it_o forth_o unto_o we_o by_o way_n of_o similitude_n in_o the_o rainbow_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v see_v what_o be_v in_o secret_n and_o how_o his_o covenant_n be_v eternal_o establish_v with_o we_o in_o secret_a and_o stand_v ever_o before_o he_o chap._n xxxiv_o how_o noah_n curse_v his_o son_n ham_n and_o of_o the_o mystical_a prophecy_n concern_v his_o three_o son_n and_o their_o posterity_n and_o noah_n begin_v to_o be_v a_o husbandman_n and_o plant_v a_o vineyard_n and_o he_o drink_v of_o the_o wine_n and_o be_v drunken_a and_o lay_v uncover_v in_o his_o tent_n etc._n gen._n ix_o vers_fw-la 20_o 21_o 22_o etc._n etc._n and_o ham_n canaan_n father_n see_v the_o nakedness_n of_o his_o father_n and_o tell_v it_o his_o two_o brother_n without_o and_o sem_fw-mi and_o japhet_n take_v a_o garment_n and_o lay_v it_o upon_o both_o their_o shoulder_n and_o go_v backward_o and_o cover_v the_o nakedness_n of_o their_o father_n and_o their_o face_n be_v backward_o so_o that_o they_o see_v not_o their_o father_n nakedness_n now_o when_o noah_n awake_v from_o his_o wine_n and_o know_v what_o his_o young_a son_n have_v do_v unto_o he_o he_o say_v curse_v be_v canaan_n a_o servant_n of_o all_o servant_n he_o shall_v be_v among_o his_o brother_n and_o he_o say_v further_o bless_v be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o sem_fw-mi and_o let_v canaan_n be_v his_o servant_n and_o god_n enlarge_v japhet_n and_o let_v he_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o sem_fw-mi and_o let_v canaan_n be_v his_o servant_n this_o be_v a_o exact_a real_a type_n of_o the_o humane_a property_n according_a to_o the_o three_o principle_n or_o world_n for_o the_o spirit_n in_o noah_n speak_v from_o the_o centre_n and_o the_o three_o son_n of_o noah_n do_v now_o stand_v before_o the_o spirit_n in_o a_o figure_n typify_a what_o kind_n of_o people_n shall_v arise_v from_o they_o 2._o by_o this_o figure_n the_o spirit_n of_o noah_n prophesy_v or_o declare_v from_o the_o very_a stock_n or_o root_n of_o the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o humane_a property_n what_o the_o second_o monarchy_n shall_v be_v noah_n be_v drink_v and_o lay_v naked_a with_o his_o shame_n at_o which_o his_o son_n ham_n mock_v and_o also_o declare_v it_o to_o his_o brethren_n that_o they_o also_o shall_v do_v the_o like_a here_o the_o spirit_n intimate_v and_o point_v out_o whence_o the_o curse_n arise_v upon_o ham_n viz._n from_o the_o shame_n of_o his_o father_n 3._o for_o this_o be_v even_o the_o abomination_n before_o god_n holiness_n out_o of_o which_o root_n ham_n and_o his_o generation_n viz._n the_o man_n of_o vanity_n do_v arise_v for_o in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n the_o shame_n be_v a_o abomination_n 4._o therefore_o god_n command_v abraham_n to_o be_v circumcise_v on_o this_o member_n to_o show_v that_o this_o member_n be_v not_o give_v to_o adam_n in_o the_o beginning_n and_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v again_o cut_v off_o from_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n upon_o which_o cause_n and_o reason_n also_o the_o soul_n spirit_n be_v ashamed_a to_o uncover_v it_o 5._o but_o be_v that_o adam_n do_v not_o stand_v in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n when_o his_o eve_n be_v make_v out_o of_o he_o it_o be_v hang_v upon_o he_o for_o to_o propagate_v in_o a_o bestial_a nature_n and_o kind_n thereupon_o also_o this_o bestial_a tree_n viz._n the_o fleshly_a spirit_n of_o vanity_n come_v to_o be_v propagate_v all_o along_o from_o this_o property_n and_o adhere_v to_o man_n the_o figure_n of_o this_o be_v ham_n and_o therefore_o he_o mock_v his_o own_o property_n in_o his_o father_n 6._o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o property_n mock_v its_o ens_fw-la which_o it_o have_v from_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n it_o behold_v itself_o in_o his_o father_n shame_n from_o whence_o it_o have_v its_o rise_n as_o in_o a_o lookingglass_n of_o its_o selfehood_n and_o thus_o this_o spirit_n of_n fleshly_a ham_n forthwith_o break_v forth_o as_o a_o life_n of_o vanity_n and_o manifest_v what_o itself_o be_v viz._n a_o scorn_n disdain_n or_o mock-god_n of_o heaven_n 7._o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n image_n in_o the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o good_a ens_fw-la in_o noah_n do_v well_o know_v and_o do_v awaken_v in_o he_o the_o fire-centre_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o wrath_n and_o curse_v this_o spirit_n of_o vanity_n that_o it_o shall_v not_o co-inherit_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o scoff-spirit_n shall_v not_o possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o image_n of_o god_n that_o be_v from_o the_o outward_a image_n of_o the_o form_a creature_n 8._o for_o the_o same_o property_n from_o whence_o the_o shame_n arise_v be_v good_a in_o itself_o but_o in_o adam_n imagination_n after_o the_o bestial_a property_n it_o become_v monstrous_a bestial_a and_o strange_a in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o this_o strange_a form_n and_o shape_n shall_v not_o remain_v for_o ever_o 9_o from_o this_o strange_a false_a shape_n the_o scorner_n or_o scoff-spirit_n do_v arise_v the_o devil_n insinuate_v into_o the_o figure_n of_o ham_n strange_a spirit_n and_o mock_v at_o the_o heavenly_a generatresse_fw-mi that_o it_o be_v now_o even_o become_v a_o monster_n in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o the_o spirit_n of_o noah_n curse_v the_o false_a scoff-spirit_n in_o ham_n and_o all_o his_o generation_n 10._o not_o that_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o ham_n be_v accurse_v in_o his_o soul_n and_o soules-spirit_n but_o according_a to_o the_o figure_n he_o and_o all_o his_o be_v accurse_v in_o the_o property_n of_o the_o revile_v mock_a spirit_n which_o break_v forth_o and_o manifest_v itself_o out_o of_o the_o monster_n but_o he_o that_o be_v the_o earthly_a image_n of_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v hide_v with_o its_o own_o self-will_n in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o be_v only_o as_o a_o servant_n or_o instrument_n of_o the_o divine_a image_n proceed_v from_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la the_o earthly_a spirit_n shall_v not_o rule_v but_o the_o heavenly_a viz._n the_o soul_n with_o its_o spirit_n the_o monster_n that_o be_v this_o vile_a revile_v spirit_n must_v not_o be_v manifest_a but_o be_v the_o freewill_n do_v awaken_v and_o stir_v up_o the_o monstrous_a spirit_n which_o be_v only_o a_o scorner_n of_o the_o mystery_n and_o
a_o contemplation_n that_o be_v into_o a_o acute_a speculate_v reason_n and_o make_v a_o figure_n out_o of_o it_o viz._n a_o dominion_n or_o form_n of_o a_o government_n of_o self-will_n according_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n for_o temporal_a glory_n and_o renown_n 23._o and_o under_o the_o other_o son_n javan_n he_o set_v four_o name_n viz._n elisa_n tharsis_n kittim_n and_o dodanim_fw-la and_o he_o say_v that_o of_o these_o fourteen_o name_n all_o the_o isle_n and_o language_n of_o the_o gentile_n be_v fill_v and_o that_o they_o have_v their_o rise_n and_o original_a from_o hence_o these_o four_o name_n do_v intimate_v out_o of_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n thus_o much_o viz._n by_o the_o first_o name_v elisa_n a_o good_a half_a angelical_a will_n by_o the_o second_o tarshish_n a_o introduction_n of_o the_o good_a will_n into_o the_o wrath_n of_o nature_n from_o whence_o a_o evil_a warlike_a selfenesse_n arise_v by_o the_o three_o viz._n kittim_n a_o false_a understanding_n whereby_o the_o angelical_a good_a will_n be_v bring_v in_o the_o selfehood_n of_o reason_n even_o to_o be_v a_o fool_n and_o set_v forth_o itself_o with_o a_o strange_a outside_n lustre_n and_o it_o signify_v the_o heathenish_a idolatry_n whereinto_o they_o bring_v themselves_o through_o reason_n without_o god_n light_n and_o thereby_o do_v set_v up_o heathenish_a idol_n and_o make_v themselves_o great_a kingdom_n so_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o nature_n have_v bring_v they_o under_o its_o power_n and_o might_n into_o its_o own_o form_n and_o under_o the_o name_n dodanim_fw-la the_o spirit_n intimate_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o selfehood_n with_o its_o selfely_a divine_a service_n viz._n a_o external_a visible_a god_n which_o may_v be_v show_v by_o the_o point_n of_o the_o finger_n 24._o and_o under_o these_o fourteen_o name_n in_o japhets_n line_n the_o humane_a kingdom_n of_o nature_n be_v whole_o portray_v and_o typify_v and_o we_o be_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n to_o observe_v that_o the_o angelical_a will_n be_v therein_o conclude_v betoken_v the_o wise_a and_o deep_a understanding_n heathen_a in_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n in_o who_o the_o inward_a holy_a kingdom_n do_v behold_v itself_o who_o notwithstanding_o they_o lay_v shut_v up_o in_o the_o true_a divine_a understanding_n and_o see_v by_o a_o external_a light_n or_o reflex_n into_o the_o restitution_n of_o all_o being_n shall_v when_o the_o cover_v be_v take_v away_o live_v in_o sems_n tent_n viz._n in_o the_o form_v word_n of_o nature_n yet_o in_o their_o property_n 25._o out_o of_o this_o fourteen_o number_n of_o the_o fourteen_o name_n of_o japhet_n come_v the_o prophetical_a and_o apocalipticall_a number_n name_n 14._o name_n from_o which_o the_o spirit_n prophesy_v how_o the_o wonder_n of_o nature_n shall_v open_v themselves_o one_o after_o another_o and_o what_o shall_v happen_v in_o each_o degree_n of_o their_o manifestation_n which_o we_o will_v here_o pass_v over_o in_o silence_n and_o mention_v it_o in_o its_o due_a place_n 26._o under_o ham_n the_o spirit_n bring_v the_o great_a intimation_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n for_o he_o full_o set_v forth_o the_o external_a form_n of_o reason_n for_o he_o say_v ham_n beget_v chush_fw-mi mizraim_n puth_n and_o canaan_n cush_o give_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o pregnant_a generate_a nature_n a_o signification_n of_o a_o form_n of_o sudden_a conceive_a swift_a ascend_a lust_n in_o selfehood_n like_v to_o a_o run_v or_o far_o and_o wide_o domineer_a and_o reign_v might_n and_o it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o the_o princely_a government_n according_a to_o the_o three_o principle_n but_o japhet_n be_v the_o same_o ground_n or_o work_n according_o to_o the_o first_o principle_n 27._o mizraim_n signify_v a_o forth_o drive_v power_n which_o do_v forthwith_o comprehend_v itself_o again_o in_o the_o lust_n in_o which_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n do_v go_v forth_o all_o along_o in_o a_o strong_a through-breaking_a lust_n and_o desire_n and_o break_v open_v the_o form_n of_o the_o lust_n intimate_v unto_o we_o the_o original_a of_o the_o divide_a tongue_n and_o how_o the_o power_n of_o the_o only_o form_v word_n of_o the_o understanding_n shall_v be_v divide_v 28._o the_o name_n puth_n show_v forth_o even_o from_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o nature_n a_o high_a city_n or_o place_n whereby_o the_o will_v of_o these_o man_n will_v advance_v itself_o on_o high_a in_o contrive_v and_o frame_v how_o to_o build_v they_o a_o high_a tower_n canaan_n signify_v a_o land_n of_o lowliness_n and_o humility_n show_v that_o god_n will_v be_v find_v in_o the_o lowly_a and_o humble_a and_o it_o especial_o signify_v that_o this_o high_a fly_v aspire_v will_n shall_v be_v overthrow_v and_o cast_v down_o 29._o although_o the_o reader_n may_v not_o be_v able_a to_o understand_v we_o in_o this_o tongue_n yet_o i_o set_v this_o down_o only_o to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v learn_v to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v on_o the_o great_a mystery_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v signify_v under_o these_o name_n from_o whence_o such_o a_o purpose_n of_o a_o few_o man_n do_v arise_v that_o it_o be_v even_o whole_o a_o mere_a wonder_n whence_o the_o tongue_n and_o speech_n do_v take_v their_o rise_n and_o original_a for_o the_o spirit_n do_v set_v down_o afterward_o that_o chus_n beget_v nimrod_n who_o begin_v to_o be_v a_o mighty_a lord_n upon_o the_o earth_n and_o be_v a_o mighty_a hunter_n before_o the_o lord_n who_o will_v now_o understand_v what_o kind_n of_o mighty_a lord_n and_o hunter_n he_o be_v before_o god_n without_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v it_o be_v not_o every_o man_n gift_n to_o understand_v we_o will_v only_o intimate_v the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n even_o what_o the_o spirit_n do_v thereby_o understand_v in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o essence_n 30._o nimrod_n become_v a_o mighty_a lord_n and_o be_v a_o hunter_n before_o the_o lord_n now_o if_o i_o be_v able_a to_o see_v the_o spirit_n in_o its_o essence_n in_o the_o formation_n of_o the_o word_n than_o i_o see_v what_o a_o lord_n and_o hunter_n nimrod_n be_v for_o the_o spirit_n do_v herein_o signify_v and_o point_v at_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n show_v how_o the_o same_o have_v open_v themselves_o in_o man_n nature_n and_o bring_v themselves_o into_o a_o external_a form_n to_o a_o contrive_v frame_v government_n among_o man_n the_o spirit_n signifi_v by_o the_o name_n how_o the_o humane_a freewill_n have_v form_v itself_o in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o imagine_v such_o a_o model_n and_o platform_n into_o its_o mind_n out_o of_o which_o imagination_n and_o fancy_n the_o outward_a work_n arise_v 31._o for_o the_o name_n nimrod_n do_v give_v a_o very_a clear_a signification_n in_o open_a understanding_n that_o he_o come_v from_o chus_n for_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o a_o take_v apprehend_v or_o a_o arrogation_n of_o power_n and_o might_n out_o of_o nature_n intimate_v how_o nature_n do_v form_n and_o frame_v itself_o into_o a_o government_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o have_v put_v itself_o forth_o with_o power_n and_o have_v hunt_v suppress_v and_o oppress_v the_o inferior_a property_n therefore_o the_o spirit_n say_v a_o hunter_n before_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o nature_n be_v before_o the_o lord_n therefore_o the_o spirit_n speak_v here_o of_o a_o hunter_n before_o the_o lord_n for_o look_v as_o a_o hunter_n do_v hunt_v drive_v take_v and_o tame_v wild_a beast_n even_o so_o the_o spirit_n intimate_v that_o out_o of_o this_o selfe-advanced_n humane_a nature_n such_o evil_a beast_n will_v arise_v who_o will_v live_v only_o to_o the_o outward_a nature_n 32._o now_o out_o of_o the_o wrath_n of_o nature_n arise_v over_o these_o foolish_a bestial_a man_n the_o hunter_n viz._n the_o outward_a domination_n which_o shall_v hunt_v catch_n kill_v and_o keep_v they_o in_o awe_o so_o that_o the_o hunter_n may_v tame_a they_o and_o hold_v they_o under_o a_o government_n else_o there_o will_v be_v only_o a_o general_n rave_v rage_a bite_a tear_v devour_a and_o eat_v up_o each_o other_o among_o the_o bestial_a man_n be_v they_o will_v not_o suffer_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o rule_v and_o guide_v they_o they_o must_v suffer_v the_o office_n of_o nature_n to_o rule_v they_o for_o otherwise_o what_o need_n have_v the_o lord_n of_o a_o hunter_n that_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n say_v that_o he_o be_v a_o mighty_a hunter_n before_o the_o lord_n that_o which_o hunt_v before_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o being_n do_v not_o hunt_v hare_n or_o other_o beast_n 33._o moses_n have_v a_o veil_n before_o his_o clear_a shine_a eye_n the_o spirit_n do_v hereby_o hint_n at_o the_o government_n of_o nature_n show_v how_o the_o humane_a government_n have_v form_v and_o contrive_v itself_o in_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o
have_v thus_o be_v hold_v itself_o it_o do_v conceive_v with_o the_o lubet_fw-la in_o the_o letter_n viz._n in_o the_o sense_n of_o nature_n and_o compose_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o letter_n together_o and_o form_v the_o lubet_fw-la into_o a_o word_n the_o same_o stand_v in_o a_o internal_a form_n viz._n in_o a_o conceive_a thought_n 55._o and_o even_o then_o the_o freewill_n take_v the_o h_n viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o forth-breathing_a and_o bring_v the_o form_a thought_n before_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o five_o sense_n who_o behold_v the_o form_v word_n and_o prove_v the_o same_o whether_o it_o be_v apt_a or_o not_o if_o it_o do_v but_o please_v they_o than_o the_o h_n viz._n the_o breathe_a spirit_n take_v the_o word_n and_o bring_v it_o upon_o the_o tongue_n into_o the_o mouth_n there_o be_v the_o chief_a framer_n uâ—z_n the_o fiat_n which_o be_v the_o divine_a instrument_n and_o figure_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o property_n out_o of_o the_o letter_n as_o the_o freewill_n have_v set_v and_o compose_v they_o into_o a_o substance_n to_o the_o sound_a or_o pronounce_v manifestation_n or_o expression_n 56._o now_o mark_v and_o observe_v we_o here_o very_o exact_o how_o every_o word_n be_v form_v or_o bring_v in_o the_o mouth_n to_o substance_n to_o to_o to_o note_v when_o a_o word_n be_v form_v or_o express_v it_o be_v bring_v to_o substance_n substance_n viz._n to_o the_o expression_n how_o the_o chief_a worker_n and_o contriver_n viz._n the_o fiat_n which_o be_v in_o the_o sense_n do_v shape_n and_o figure_v it_o and_o how_o the_o tongue_n cooperate_v or_o frame_v itself_o therewith_o when_o it_o take_v it_o and_o by_o what_o way_n it_o bring_v it_o forth_o whether_o through_o the_o tooth_n or_o above_o or_o with_o open_a mouth_n also_o how_o the_o tongue_n do_v frame_v itself_o in_o the_o conjunction_n of_o the_o word_n which_o sense_n it_o do_v again_o draw_v back_o and_o will_v not_o whole_o cast_v forth_o as_o there_o be_v many_o a_o sense_n which_o be_v not_o half_o put_v forth_o but_o many_o full_o and_o many_o again_o be_v draw_v half_a backward_o towards_o the_o heart_n and_o now_o as_o the_o word_n be_v form_v so_o be_v also_o the_o thing_n in_o its_o form_n and_o property_n which_o be_v name_v by_o the_o word_n provide_v that_o the_o freewill_n give_v it_o also_o a_o right_a name_n and_o do_v not_o impose_v a_o strange_a name_n on_o it_o out_o of_o malice_n or_o ignorance_n so_o it_o be_v external_o note_v and_o internal_o in_o the_o compaction_n of_o the_o sense_n it_o have_v such_o a_o virtue_n or_o ill_o malignant_a property_n 57_o now_o whosoever_o have_v the_o understanding_n of_o the_o sense_n viz._n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n so_o that_o he_o do_v understand_v how_o the_o sense_n be_v set_v or_o compound_v in_o the_o lubet_fw-la he_o understand_v it_o in_o the_o frame_n of_o the_o word_n when_o the_o same_o be_v form_v or_o bring_v forth_o to_o substance_n and_o be_v able_a to_o understand_v the_o sensual_a natural_a or_o essential_a language_n of_o the_o whole_a creation_n and_o understand_v whence_o adam_n give_v name_n unto_o all_o thing_n and_o from_o whence_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v prophesy_v in_o the_o ancient_n 58._o this_o be_v now_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o head_n language_n when_o as_o all_o people_n speak_v in_o one_o language_n than_o they_o understand_v one_o another_o but_o when_o they_o will_v not_o use_v the_o sensual_a the_o the_o the_o text_n sensual_a natural_a genuine_a tongue_n then_o the_o true_a and_o right_a understanding_n be_v put_v out_o in_o they_o for_o they_o bring_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o genuine_a tongue_n of_o sense_n into_o a_o external_a gross_a form_n and_o frame_v the_o subtle_a spirit_n of_o the_o understanding_n into_o a_o gross_a form_n and_o learn_v to_o speak_v out_o of_o the_o form_n only_o as_o at_o this_o day_n all_o nation_n speak_v only_o from_o this_o same_o form_n of_o their_o contrive_a sensual_a tongue_n 59_o now_o no_o people_n do_v any_o more_o understand_v the_o language_n of_o sense_n and_o yet_o the_o bird_n in_o the_o air_n and_o the_o beast_n in_o the_o field_n understand_v it_o according_a to_o their_o property_n 60._o therefore_o man_n may_v well_o think_v and_o consider_v what_o he_o be_v deprive_v of_o and_o what_o he_o shall_v again_o obtain_v in_o the_o new-birth_n although_o perhaps_o not_o here_o upon_o the_o earth_n yet_o in_o the_o spiritual_a world_n for_o in_o the_o language_n of_o sense_n all_o spirit_n speak_v one_o with_o another_o they_o use_v no_o other_o language_n for_o it_o be_v the_o language_n of_o nature_n 61._o our_o learned_a one_o do_v term_v themselves_o doctor_n and_o master_n and_o yet_o none_o of_o they_o understand_v his_o mother_n tongue_n they_o understand_v no_o more_o of_o the_o spririt_n than_o the_o country_n man_n do_v of_o his_o tool_n to_o the_o tillage_n of_o his_o ground_n they_o use_v only_o the_o bare_a contrive_a form_n of_o the_o gross_a compound_a word_n and_o understand_v not_o what_o the_o word_n be_v in_o its_o sense_n hence_o arise_v the_o contention_n and_o strife_n wherewith_o man_n contend_v and_o jangle_v about_o god_n and_o his_o will_n man_n will_v teach_v what_o god_n be_v and_o yet_o understand_v not_o the_o least_o of_o god_n 62._o the_o five_o holy_a speech_n in_o the_o language_n of_o sense_n be_v god_n word_n they_o be_v his_o operation_n through_o the_o sence-tongue_n viz._n through_o the_o property_n as_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v that_o god_n give_v power_n virtue_n and_o life_n to_o all_o creature_n and_o vegetable_n for_o his_o holy_a name_n be_v through_o all_o and_o adam_n have_v this_o holy_a name_n as_o a_o proper_a possession_n work_v roll_a and_o sensible_o efficacious_a in_o his_o sense_n and_o even_o this_o jewel_n he_o lose_v which_o be_v now_o again_o restore_v and_o enkindle_v in_o the_o holy_a name_n jesus_n 63._o therefore_o none_o can_v with_o right_o be_v call_v a_o divine_a or_o learned_a in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n much_o less_o a_o doctor_n of_o the_o same_o unless_o that_o he_o understand_v the_o sensvall_a tongue_n and_o know_v how_o the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v speak_v by_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n in_o the_o holy_a penman_n of_o the_o scripture_n if_o he_o understand_v not_o the_o divine_a sense_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n let_v he_o not_o undertake_v to_o be_v a_o master_n over_o it_o to_o censure_v or_o interpret_v it_o he_o be_v not_o at_o all_o learned_a therein_o he_o be_v only_o a_o changer_n of_o letter_n a_o chop-logic_n in_o the_o scripture_n and_o understand_v not_o one_o letter_n in_o its_o sense_n 64._o thus_o understand_v we_o herein_o concern_v the_o child_n of_o noah_n viz._n japhet_n sem_fw-mi and_o ham_n and_o their_o child_n and_o grandchild_n they_o have_v lose_v the_o sensvall_a language_n and_o have_v make_v themselves_o a_o form_v contrive_v one_o and_o so_o speak_v in_o a_o form_a language_n which_o they_o themselves_o understand_v not_o in_o the_o true_a sense_n therefore_o god_n be_v hide_v to_o they_o for_o they_o understand_v no_o more_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o their_o language_n viz._n the_o mental_a tongue_n of_o the_o five_o vowell_n 65._o and_o they_o look_v about_o or_o imagine_v where_o god_n shall_v be_v and_o suppose_v that_o he_o must_v needs_o be_v something_o with_o form_n and_o dwell_v apart_o from_o they_o and_o be_v they_o can_v not_o understand_v any_o thing_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o earth_n either_o what_o or_o where_o he_o be_v and_o yet_o have_v hear_v so_o much_o of_o god_n speak_v by_o their_o forefather_n thereupon_o they_o think_v that_o he_o must_v needs_o dwell_v on_o high_a above_o the_o star_n and_o think_v they_o not_o able_a to_o reach_v thither_o therefore_o they_o undertake_v to_o build_v they_o a_o tower_n who_o top_n shall_v reach_v to_o heaven_n that_o so_o they_o may_v ascend_v up_o to_o he_o also_o they_o will_v thereby_o make_v themselves_o a_o great_a name_n that_o it_o may_v be_v say_v they_o have_v build_v a_o tower_n even_o unto_o heaven_n 66._o such_o a_o knowledge_n the_o form_a understanding_n have_v of_o god_n as_o still_o to_o this_o day_n such_o doctor_n be_v to_o be_v find_v who_o know_v and_o understand_v no_o more_o of_o god_n habitation_n and_o be_v than_o these_o builder_n of_o the_o tower_n and_o build_v in_o their_o art_n altogether_o except_o the_o true_a genuine_a understanding_n once_o upon_o this_o high_a tower_n and_o can_v never_o ascend_v up_o to_o god_n and_o therefore_o they_o contend_v about_o the_o building_n every_o one_o say_v how_o it_o may_v be_v build_v soon_o and_o better_o and_o yet_o they_o can_v never_o agree_v for_o they_o have_v all_o build_v themselves_o even_o to_o death_n thereon_o until_o the_o lord_n send_v a_o
watchman_n and_o show_v they_o that_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o find_v he_o on_o high_a but_o that_o he_o be_v even_o among_o they_o under_o the_o letter_n and_o they_o have_v not_o know_v he_o 67._o at_o this_o we_o do_v exceed_o rejoice_v that_o the_o time_n be_v bear_v that_o we_o be_v lead_v from_o the_o tower_n of_o babel_n and_o be_v able_a to_o see_v the_o holy_a god_n in_o the_o sensvall_a language_n haleluia_o the_o tower_n be_v break_v and_o fall_v down_o at_o which_o our_o father_n have_v build_v themselves_o to_o death_n and_o yet_o have_v not_o build_v it_o up_o the_o foundation_n thereof_o shall_v not_o be_v any_o more_o lay_v while_o the_o earth_n stand_v say_v the_o spirit_n of_o wonder_n 68_o the_o hide_a mystery_n of_o the_o tower_n and_o the_o divide_a language_n be_v this_o mankind_n have_v frame_v the_o sensual_a language_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n into_o a_o dumb_a form_n and_o use_v the_o form_v word_n of_o the_o humane_a understanding_n only_o in_o a_o form_n as_o in_o a_o contrive_a vessel_n or_o vehiculum_fw-la they_o speak_v only_o with_o the_o outward_a contrive_a vessel_n and_o understand_v not_o the_o word_n in_o its_o own_o proper_a language_n of_o sense_n they_o understand_v noâ—_n that_o god_n be_v in_o the_o speak_a word_n of_o the_o understanding_n as_o at_o this_o day_n the_o like_a come_v to_o pass_v and_o be_v 69._o but_o be_v god_n have_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o creation_n incorporate_v himself_o with_o his_o word_n into_o man_n image_n viz._n into_o the_o property_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o will_v not_o be_v without_o sense_n or_o in_o one_o only_a conceive_a form_n and_o likewise_o see_v that_o all_o thing_n do_v stand_v in_o growth_n seed_v and_o harvest_n even_o now_o be_v the_o time_n of_o the_o humane_a tree_n bloom_a where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o sense_n do_v put_v forth_o itself_o in_o its_o property_n with_o blossom_n and_o manifest_v the_o property_n through_o the_o blossom_n and_o out_o of_o the_o blossom_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n and_o like_a as_o every_o blossom_n do_v open_a and_o put_v forth_o itself_o at_o the_o outmost_a part_n or_o high_a of_o the_o stalk_n or_o branch_n of_o the_o tree_n or_o stock_n even_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o nature_n drive_v the_o child_n of_o man_n to_o the_o extreme_a height_n that_o they_o also_o will_v build_v they_o a_o high_a tower_n like_a to_o a_o high_a tree_n or_o tall_a stalk_n for_o it_o will_v manifest_v its_o blossom_n and_o fruit_n also_o in_o the_o high_a of_o the_o stalk_n and_o upon_o the_o tower_n which_o they_o will_v build_v up_o unto_o heaven_n the_o sensvall_a spirit_n open_v itself_o with_o the_o blossom_n 70._o for_o man_n will_n be_v that_o they_o will_v ascend_v up_o to_o god_n and_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n or_o sense_n put_v forth_o himself_o in_o the_o same_o desire_n and_o will_n for_o they_o seek_v he_o only_o in_o a_o circumscribe_v local_a outward_a manner_n and_o even_o so_o he_o apply_v himself_o to_o they_o in_o a_o conceive_a form_n of_o sense_n out_o of_o the_o contrive_v form_v tongue_n and_o language_n wherein_o notwithstanding_o they_o be_v dumb_a and_o know_v he_o not_o 71._o they_o be_v enter_v with_o the_o sense_n viz._n with_o the_o mind_n the_o the_o the_o or_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o mind_n mental_a spirit_n into_o nature_n and_o nature_n have_v captivate_v they_o in_o the_o understanding_n therefore_o god_n also_o manifest_v himself_o to_o they_o with_o the_o sensual_a spirit_n in_o the_o contrive_a form_n of_o the_o tongue_n out_o of_o the_o seventy_o two_o property_n property_n 72._o property_n through_o the_o three_o principle_n viz._n through_o a_o threefold_a sensual_a alphabet_n according_a to_o the_o three_o world_n property_n viz._n through_o property_n through_o through_o through_o three_o time_n four_o and_o twenty_o letter_n and_o they_o bring_v the_o sensual_a spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n in_o their_o contrive_a form_n through_o the_o tongue_n out_o of_o each_o letter_n through_o the_o three_o principle_n viz._n into_o three_o property_n of_o tongue_n and_o language_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o trinity_n of_o the_o deity_n 72._o and_o hence_o arise_v seaventy_n two_o language_n out_o of_o one_o only_a sensual_a tongue_n language_n 72_o language_n wherein_o all_o speech_n and_o language_n be_v contain_v and_o each_o tongue_n and_o language_n fall_v upon_o its_o people_n according_a as_o every_o family_n of_o the_o stock_n of_o the_o humane_a tree_n have_v a_o property_n out_o of_o the_o form_a word_n even_o such_o a_o language_n befall_v they_o out_o of_o their_o sense_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o same_o property_n of_o the_o form_a word_n 73._o for_o the_o sense_n of_o man_n speech_n that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o speak_v do_v come_v unto_o he_o original_o out_o of_o the_o divine_a word_n which_o introduce_v itself_o with_o the_o verbum_fw-la fiat_n into_o a_o creation_n now_o this_o word_n bring_v forth_o itself_o through_o the_o compact_a property_n according_a to_o their_o compaction_n nature_n kind_n form_n and_o property_n for_o so_o distinct_a and_o various_a also_o be_v the_o sense_n in_o the_o quality_n even_o in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n far_o otherwise_o in_o one_o country_n then_o in_o another_o and_o even_o so_o god_n do_v likewise_o form_v the_o language_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o every_o land_n and_o country_n 74._o for_o be_v that_o people_n be_v to_o be_v disperse_v into_o every_o country_n and_o climate_n he_o open_v to_o each_o people_n a_o language_n according_a as_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o a_o land_n which_o do_v apply_v itself_o unto_o the_o same_o quality_n of_o sense_n and_o accord_v therewith_o so_o that_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o country_n do_v not_o introduce_v the_o turba_n into_o it_o if_o they_o with_o the_o word_n of_o their_o voice_n agree_v to_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o form_a spirit_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o great_a world_n in_o that_o place_n 75._o for_o as_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o form_a word_n be_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n in_o every_o place_n even_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v form_n through_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o property_n the_o language_n and_o speech_n in_o every_o country_n first_o the_o seventy_o two_o head_n language_n out_o of_o nature_n and_o afterward_o the_o language_n the_o the_o the_o or_o dialect_v of_o language_n collateral_a affinity_n proceed_v from_o the_o sense_n of_o every_o head_n language_n as_o we_o plain_o see_v that_o a_o man_n do_v scarce_o find_v in_o any_o place_n of_o the_o world_n among_o all_o the_o head_n language_n one_o and_o the_o same_o sense_n in_o any_o head_n language_n within_o the_o compass_n of_o fifteen_o or_o eighteen_o mile_n nadir_n 15._o or_o 18._o mile_n according_a to_o the_o elevation_n of_o the_o pole_n climate_n or_o zenith_n and_o nadir_n they_o alter_v and_o change_v almost_o every_o fifteen_o or_o eighteen_o mile_n all_o according_a as_o the_o property_n of_o that_o pole_n or_o elevation_n be_v look_v what_o kind_n of_o property_n the_o lubet_fw-la have_v in_o its_o predominant_a constellation_n even_o such_o a_o property_n the_o vulgar_a people_n have_v in_o their_o language_n and_o speech_n chap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o antichristian_a babilonicall_a whore_n of_o all_o nation_n tongue_n and_o speech_n show_v what_o be_v contain_v under_o the_o language_n and_o tower_n of_o babel_n a_o open_a gate_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o great_a babylon_n courteous_a reader_n i_o desire_v to_o warn_v thou_o in_o love_n that_o thou_o will_v not_o understand_v our_o sense_n and_o meaning_n according_a to_o partial_a affection_n to_o detract_v revile_v or_o especial_o to_o contemn_v or_o despise_v any_o as_o from_o we_o much_o less_o to_o set_v upon_o they_o in_o their_o office_n function_n and_o dignity_n out_o of_o passion_n but_o we_o shall_v speak_v in_o general_n let_v every_o one_o prove_v himself_o he_o shall_v indeed_o find_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o babilonicall_a tower_n in_o himself_o and_o also_o the_o beast_n the_o the_o the_o number_n of_o the_o beast_n number_n of_o the_o false_a beast_n let_v he_o but_o read_v our_o meaning_n with_o patience_n and_o take_v himself_o along_o as_o to_o his_o evil_a innate_a hereditary_a property_n under_o the_o same_o as_o real_o the_o earthly_a mortal_a man_n in_o all_o man_n belong_v unto_o this_o text_n 2._o we_o will_v here_o write_v what_o the_o time_n have_v bring_v forth_o and_o manifest_v and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o manifest_v by_o man_n yet_o the_o beast_n shall_v be_v drive_v to_o manifest_v the_o same_o for_o the_o time_n be_v fulfil_v be_v be_v be_v or_o fulfil_v bear_v and_o nothing_o can_v hinder_v the_o most_o high_a accomplish_v his_o work_n 3._o moses_n say_v nimrod_n ham_n
grand_a son_n begin_v his_o kingdom_n at_o babel_n and_o be_v the_o first_o lord_n upon_o the_o earth_n after_o the_o flood_n 8.10_o gen._n x._o 8.10_o and_o be_v the_o first_o erectour_n of_o the_o tower_n and_o city_n babylon_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v that_o only_a ham_n child_n will_v build_v the_o tower_n but_o also_o japhet_n and_o seem_v for_o they_o be_v yet_o all_o together_o as_o one_o people_n and_o will_v build_v they_o a_o tower_n who_o top_n shall_v reach_v even_o unto_o heaven_n that_o they_o may_v thereby_o make_v themselves_o a_o great_a name_n 4_o gen._n xi_o 4_o 4._o this_o tower_n on_o which_o the_o tongue_n be_v divide_v and_o where_o the_o great_a city_n babel_n stand_v be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o fall_v earthly_a man_n who_o be_v enter_v into_o selfehood_n and_o have_v make_v the_o form_v word_n of_o god_n in_o he_o unto_o a_o idol_n for_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o tower_n be_v even_o this_o viz._n that_o it_o shall_v there_o stand_v as_o a_o great_a wonder_n which_o man_n have_v make_v in_o their_o own_o contrive_v fancy_n whereupon_o they_o will_v ascend_v up_o to_o god_n and_o signify_v that_o man_n have_v lose_v the_o right_a understanding_n of_o god_n and_o his_o habitation_n and_o essence_n 5._o man_n have_v compact_v or_o frame_a his_o understanding_n through_o the_o desire_n of_o selfe-elevation_n and_o exaltation_n into_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n and_o contrive_v or_o conceive_v the_o same_o into_o a_o selfely_a propriety_n in_o which_o conception_n or_o comprehension_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o mental_a tongue_n of_o the_o five_o vowell_n be_v depart_v from_o he_o 6._o not_o that_o we_o be_v to_o conceive_v that_o this_o spirit_n be_v depart_v from_o its_o creature_n only_o the_o freewill_n of_o man_n have_v in_o the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o letter_n the_o the_o the_o or_o speechless_a dumb_a letter_n consonant_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o five_o vowell_n viz._n the_o unformed_a spirit_n of_o god_n do_v manifest_v itself_o bring_v itself_o forth_o as_o a_o peculiar_a god_n out_o of_o the_o resignation_n to_o the_o unformed_a spirit_n into_o a_o self_n fullness_n and_o self-willed_n ween_v and_o fancy_n the_o type_n whereof_o be_v the_o tower_n where_o the_o man_n of_o babel_n will_v come_v and_o climb_v up_o to_o god_n in_o their_o own_o conceive_a will_n and_o thought_n they_o themselves_o be_v go_v forth_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o will_v through_o their_o own_o power_n and_o ability_n take_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n to_o themselves_o in_o selfehood_n they_o will_v enter_v with_o their_o own_o will_n selfe-borne_a in_o evil_a and_o good_a into_o the_o property_n of_o god_n holiness_n this_o denote_v and_o declare_v the_o divide_a tongue_n where_o every_o property_n have_v bring_v itself_o forth_o out_o of_o the_o universal_a sensvall_n tongue_n into_o a_o selfishnesse_n and_o a_o peculiar_a self_o understand_v so_o that_o they_o do_v not_o any_o long_o understand_v one_o another_o where_o the_o understanding_n be_v compact_v and_o bring_v into_o a_o propriety_n out_o of_o and_o according_a to_o the_o three_o alphabet_n 7._o this_o compact_a form_v tongue_n the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v open_a on_o the_o day_n of_o pentecost_n in_o st_n peter_n sermon_n where_o peter_n from_o the_o open_v sensual_a tongue_n speak_v in_o one_o language_n all_o language_n and_o this_o be_v also_o adam_n language_n whence_o he_o give_v name_n to_o all_o creature_n 8._o thus_o understand_v we_o aright_o what_o babel_n and_o the_o tower_n of_o babel_n do_v typify_v and_o point_v out_o the_o city_n babel_n be_v the_o ham-like_a man_n who_o build_v this_o city_n upon_o the_o earth_n the_o tower_n be_v his_o self-chosen_a god_n and_o divine_a worship_n all_o reason-taught_a from_o the_o school_n of_o this_o world_n be_v the_o master-builder_n of_o this_o tower_n all_o those_o who_o have_v set_v up_o themselves_o to_o be_v teacher_n and_o be_v choose_v thereunto_o by_o man_n without_o god_n spirit_n they_o be_v the_o master-worke-man_n at_o this_o tower_n and_o the_o idol_n of_o the_o world_n none_o except_v they_o carve_v and_o frame_v altogether_o only_a stone_n and_o wood_n for_o this_o tower_n 9_o for_o the_o name_n nimrod_n show_v we_o very_o clear_o also_o in_o its_o own_o sense_n of_o the_o form_a word_n that_o it_o be_v a_o self_n contrive_v form_v amass_v and_o compact_a lust_n which_o do_v advance_v itself_o on_o high_a as_o a_o selfly_n god_n the_o type_n whereof_o be_v the_o tower_n god_n suffer_v they_o in_o their_o confound_a understanding_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o figure_n of_o their_o property_n as_o a_o type_n what_o man_n will_v be_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 10._o now_o say_v reason_n wherefore_o do_v god_n suffer_v it_o to_o come_v to_o pass_v answer_n thus_o it_o must_v be_v that_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o wisdom_n in_o the_o unformed_a word_n of_o the_o five_o vowell_n may_v introduce_v themselves_o through_o the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n into_o a_o form_n or_o external_a contemplation_n as_o a_o counter-plat-form_n draught_n pourtracture_n or_o formation_n for_o the_o dark_a world_n of_o god_n anger_n be_v become_v manifest_a in_o man_n whence_o the_o gross_a earthly_a property_n be_v generate_v which_o also_o have_v whole_o captivate_v man_n and_o the_o same_o do_v here_o likewise_o represent_v its_o image_n as_o a_o selfly_n god_n 11._o now_o then_o the_o tower_n be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n where_o man_n will_v behold_v god_n in_o the_o dark_a selfehood_n and_o denote_v the_o earthly_a man_n who_o stand_v in_o god_n sight_n as_o this_o tower_n and_o be_v a_o image_n and_o resemblance_n of_o contempla_fw-la of_o of_o of_o or_o god_n contempla_fw-la divine_a contemplation_n according_a to_o evil_a and_o good_a as_o a_o paint_a life_n for_o the_o true_a humane_a life_n be_v the_o form_v life_n which_o become_v in_o own_o desire_n to_o selfehood_n such_o a_o image_n before_o god_n as_o this_o tower_n 12._o all_o man_n even_o from_o adam_n who_o have_v teach_v of_o god_n without_o the_o divine_a vision_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o they_o they_o have_v all_o speak_v and_o teach_v from_o this_o tower_n of_o the_o confound_a tongue_n and_o even_o hence_o have_v the_o strife_n arisen_a about_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o essence_n so_o that_o man_n have_v contend_v and_o jangle_v about_o god_n in_o selfehood_n one_o have_v say_v they_o must_v bring_v brick_n to_o the_o build_n of_o the_o tower_n another_o stone_n a_o three_o lime_n a_o four_o wood_n water_n or_o other_o needful_a material_n and_o their_o chief_a master-builder_n have_v be_v manifold_a every_o one_o according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o his_o own_o tongue_n every_o one_o have_v desire_v to_o build_v the_o tower_n upon_o his_o own_o foundation_n and_o proper_a ground_n one_o have_v have_v in_o the_o property_n of_o his_o country_n and_o climate_n stone_n for_o the_o build_n thereof_o another_o lime_n the_o three_o chalk_n or_o clay_n the_o four_o wood_n and_o every_o one_o have_v think_v good_a to_o build_v the_o tower_n alone_o for_o himself_o out_o of_o the_o material_a of_o his_o own_o property_n for_o a_o great_a wonder_n that_o all_o the_o world_n may_v look_v and_o behold_v that_o which_o he_o have_v build_v 13._o and_o then_o when_o people_n of_o other_o country_n have_v see_v what_o that_o have_v build_v than_o they_o have_v contemn_v it_o and_o say_v that_o the_o property_n of_o their_o country_n material_a have_v be_v better_o for_o the_o erect_v the_o tower_n and_o have_v begin_v to_o reject_v it_o and_o to_o build_v the_o tower_n for_o themselves_o and_o praise_v that_o also_o which_o likewise_o have_v again_o be_v despise_v of_o other_o who_o have_v account_v their_o country_n material_a better_o so_o long_o till_o they_o have_v fall_v quite_o out_o in_o pride_n and_o contention_n and_o have_v leave_v off_o from_o the_o tower_n and_o have_v fall_v upon_o one_o another_o and_o persecute_v slay_v and_o murder_a one_o another_o about_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o tower_n of_o babel_n and_o that_o party_n which_o have_v then_o get_v the_o victory_n that_o have_v again_o build_v the_o tower_n out_o of_o its_o own_o property_n till_o other_o people_n have_v also_o rise_v up_o and_o account_v their_o own_o matter_n and_o stuff_n for_o the_o best_a 14._o for_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o understanding_n be_v confound_v and_o divide_v and_o therefore_o the_o people_n neither_o know_v nor_o understand_v one_o another_o property_n and_o each_o people_n or_o nation_n have_v suppose_v and_o look_v upon_o the_o other_o to_o be_v strange_a in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o understanding_n in_o the_o form_a word_n from_o whence_o the_o contempt_n of_o religion_n viz._n of_o the_o knowledge_n and_o confession_n of_o the_o word_n have_v arisen_a
compact_a spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n whereby_o man_n contend_v about_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n 42._o we_o have_v lose_v the_o five_o vowell_n in_o the_o alphabet_n which_o do_v introduce_v all_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n into_o one_o pure_a harmony_n and_o the_o five_o vowell_n be_v as_o it_o be_v senseless_a or_o dumb_a in_o reference_n to_o the_o other_o letter_n and_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o rest_n for_o there_o can_v any_o word_n be_v form_v but_o there_o must_v be_v a_o vowel_n 43._o now_o there_o be_v no_o better_a way_n or_o remedy_n to_o bring_v we_o into_o union_n that_o so_o we_o may_v become_v one_o again_o with_o one_o another_o one_o people_n one_o tree_n one_o man_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n then_o to_o destroy_v and_o kill_v all_o the_o image_n or_o form_n of_o the_o letter_n in_o we_o and_o suffer_v none_o of_o they_o at_o all_o to_o have_v its_o own_o self-life_n not_o desire_v to_o know_v or_o will_v any_o more_o of_o god_n save_v only_o and_o alone_o what_o god_n will_v to_o know_v in_o we_o and_o through_o we_o and_o also_o that_o we_o do_v immerse_n or_o resign_v the_o soul_n hunger_n and_o desire_n mere_o only_a and_o naked_o without_o any_o other_o know_v or_o will_v into_o the_o five_o vowell_n and_o therein_o the_o great_a holy_a name_n of_o jeova_n or_o jesus_n viz._n the_o live_a word_n be_v manifest_a which_o give_v life_n unto_o all_o thing_n and_o not_o according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n desire_n and_o will_v the_o different_a variety_n of_o many_o thing_n but_o give_v up_o ourselves_o into_o the_o one_o only_a love-sun_n therein_o he_o be_v manifest_a 44._o as_o the_o outward_a sun_n give_v life_n and_o power_n to_o the_o whole_a world_n so_o likewise_o this_o only_a name_n in_o its_o power_n give_v life_n and_o understanding_n to_o all_o the_o letter_n and_o understand_v we_o aright_o what_o we_o mean_v by_o the_o whoredom_n of_o the_o letter_n 45._o the_o letter_n viz._n the_o property_n of_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n have_v introduce_v themselves_o into_o a_o external_a form_n or_o selfefull_a will_n and_o understanding_n and_o bring_v themselves_o with_o the_o vowell_n into_o a_o compaction_n selfe-comprehension_n or_o particular_a formation_n and_o when_o this_o be_v do_v than_o jesus_n viz._n the_o holy_a name_n jeova_n die_v or_o disappear_v in_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n in_o the_o letter_n with_o the_o five_o vowell_n of_o the_o one_o only_o holy_a mental_a tongue_n that_o be_v the_o spiritual_a man_n which_o be_v resign_v in_o and_o to_o god_n dye_v to_o the_o divine_a understanding_n and_o will_n 46._o now_o there_o be_v a_o self-willed_n beast_n of_o selfishnesse_n and_o own-hood_n bring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o other_o letter_n which_o do_v only_o kill_v 3.6_o christ_n in_o paul_n 2_o cor._n 3.6_o and_o bring_v forth_o dead_a fruit_n for_o christ_n say_v the_o letter_n kill_v but_o the_o spirit_n make_v alive_a understand_v this_o thus_o 47._o the_o divide_a sensual_a tongue_n kill_v we_o set_v we_o at_o odds_n and_o variance_n lead_v we_o into_o babel_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o vowell_n viz._n the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n do_v again_o revive_v and_o quicken_v we_o in_o he_o therefore_o the_o holy_a word_n of_o the_o five_o vowell_n do_v again_o when_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n be_v divide_v and_o bring_v into_o the_o selfehood_n of_o the_o wonder_n of_o god_n espouse_v and_o incorporate_v itself_o forthwith_o in_o paradise_n with_o the_o precious_a covenant_n into_o the_o letter_n viz._n into_o the_o natural_a man_n for_o to_o manifest_v itself_o again_o with_o a_o motion_n in_o the_o compact_a tongue_n and_o to_o introduce_v the_o holy_a sense_n again_o into_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n 48._o thus_o understand_v we_o aright_o the_o literal_a form_n in_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n be_v now_o the_o evil_a beast_n which_o will_v domineer_v in_o its_o own_o power_n now_o into_o this_o evil_a beast_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o five_o vowell_n viz._n the_o name_n jehovah_n which_o with_o the_o h_n have_v breathe_v the_o jesus_n thereinto_o have_v give_v in_o itself_o and_o kill_v the_o evil_a beast_n viz._n the_o self-will_a and_o have_v again_o tincture_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n viz._n the_o right_a natural_a man_n with_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o holy_a name_n of_o the_o vowell_n or_o jehsus_n and_o with_o the_o love_n have_v slay_v the_o death_n or_o death_n in_o the_o letter_n and_o destroy_v their_o self-will_n so_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n can_v any_o more_o introduce_v themselves_o into_o a_o selfefull_a compaction_n of_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n for_o they_o be_v dead_a in_o their_o own_o will_n and_o the_o spirit_n jehovah_n in_o jesus_n be_v become_v their_o life_n 6.2_o rom._n 6.2_o so_o that_o they_o live_v no_o long_o to_o their_o selfhood_n viz._n to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o wrath_n but_o in_o that_o they_o live_v they_o live_v to_o god_n 49._o thus_o now_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o whore_n be_v in_o we_o outward_o viz._n in_o the_o mortal_a man_n and_o inward_o be_v christ_n in_o the_o immortal_a man_n who_o be_v pass_v through_o the_o death_n of_o the_o letter_n and_o have_v turn_v the_o death_n into_o life_n 5.24_o joh._n 5.24_o 50._o now_o it_o behoove_v man_n and_o his_o main_a happiness_n depend_v thereon_o that_o he_o also_o die_v unto_o the_o image_n of_o the_o letter_n in_o he_o and_o disclaim_v or_o depart_v from_o all_o reason_n scholarship_n or_o knowledge_n of_o nature_n and_o all_o babylonicall_a master-builder_n however_o they_o be_v call_v and_o enter_v into_o the_o one_o only_a life_n jehsus_n and_o not_o at_o all_o dispute_n about_o the_o way_n where_o it_o be_v but_o only_o consider_v only_o only_o only_o or_o consider_v think_v that_o it_o be_v in_o he_o that_o he_o must_v forsake_v all_o whatever_o he_o have_v either_o art_n wit_n or_o skill_n etc._n etc._n and_o become_v one_o bare_o and_o naked_o in_o himself_o bring_v himself_o into_o the_o one_o viz._n into_o god_n will_n and_o be_v free_o willing_a with_o whatsoever_o it_o will_v work_v or_o do_v with_o he_o he_o must_v give_v up_o himself_o will-lesse_a and_o leave_v himself_o whole_o in_o god_n mercy_n and_o bring_v all_o his_o learn_n into_o this_o one_o only_a thing_n that_o he_o in_o his_o teach_n and_o learn_n will_v not_o do_v or_o speak_v any_o thing_n but_o what_o god_n will_v through_o he_o and_o thus_o all_o image_n opinion_n and_o conceit_n do_v dye_n in_o he_o and_o the_o soul_n life_n fall_v into_o the_o only_a live_a word_n which_o have_v manifest_v itself_o again_o in_o the_o humanity_n 51._o for_o this_o be_v the_o great_a beast_n of_o the_o babilonicall_a whore_n in_o we_o that_o we_o bring_v ourselves_o into_o the_o image_n and_o form_n of_o the_o letter_n and_o make_v opinion_n to_o ourselves_o that_o opinion_n be_v a_o beast_n 52._o also_o we_o must_v not_o desire_v to_o know_v and_o will_n ourselves_o but_o die_v continual_o with_o our_o own_o self-will_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n give_v god_n the_o honour_n and_o give_v he_o again_o that_o which_o he_o give_v we_o viz._n whatsoever_o understand_v wisdom_n and_o skill_n we_o have_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v not_o our_o own_o but_o that_o the_o divine_a sun_n shine_v out_o of_o and_o through_o we_o and_o work_v in_o we_o as_o it_o please_v 53._o thus_o likewise_o we_o must_v diffuse_v and_o give_v out_o again_o our_o power_n and_o virtue_n which_o the_o divine_a sun_n work_v in_o we_o universal_o to_o all_o without_o any_o gain_n advantage_n or_o hire_v from_o any_o whosoever_o shall_v help_v to_o maintain_v and_o nourish_v our_o life_n unto_o he_o we_o must_v be_v thankful_a and_o not_o flatter_v any_o for_o his_o authority_n sake_n or_o receive_v his_o false_a glance_n show_v or_o lustre_n into_o this_o sun-light_n but_o all_o must_v be_v in_o general_n or_o common_a as_o the_o sunshine_n do_v give_v itself_o universal_o and_o give_v no_o strong_a great_a or_o potent_a thing_n any_o more_o but_o its_o purity_n and_o brightness_n it_o tincture_v the_o earth_n and_o its_o child_n with_o one_o only_a power_n and_o virtue_n and_o give_v life_n and_o strength_n to_o all_o thing_n 54._o herein_o now_o we_o shall_v know_v whether_o one_o be_v a_o teacher_n send_v of_o god_n or_o whether_o he_o have_v his_o rise_n and_o original_n only_o out_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n if_o he_o be_v bear_v universal_o out_o of_o the_o love_n than_o he_o have_v the_o light_n of_o divine_a knowledge_n viz._n the_o sensual_a divine_a understanding_n a_o tongue_n tincture_v from_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o five_o vowell_n and_o speak_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rebuke_v and_o teach_v
new_a assumption_n and_o forming_n be_v effect_v and_o wrought_v forth_o in_o the_o divine_a will_n in_o resignation_n and_o they_o be_v the_o heavenly_a image_n and_o forming_n which_o be_v form_v and_o shape_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n 78._o for_o if_o the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n be_v not_o in_o its_o power_n in_o the_o form_n of_o the_o word_n viz._n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n which_o be_v the_o form_v word_n and_o help_v to_o form_v the_o word_n in_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n than_o the_o false_a antichrist_n speak_v only_o from_o his_o own_o self_n assumption_n of_o the_o literal_a form_n 79._o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v form_n and_o imprint_v into_o the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n when_o as_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n take_v it_o righteousness_n truth_n faith_n love_n and_o patience_n viz._n divine_a power_n and_o virtue_n but_o the_o antichristian_a child_n do_v co-forme_n in_o the_o conception_n of_o the_o word_n out_o of_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la lie_n falsehood_n tale_n unfaithfulnesse_n pride_n coveteousnesse_n bitter_a sting_a envy_n anger_n backbiting_n revile_n and_o all_o whatsoever_o be_v against_o god_n and_o make_v the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o letter_n to_o a_o beast_n and_o wicked_a bastard_n which_o be_v reject_v from_o the_o face_n of_o god_n upon_o which_o the_o judgement_n pass_v 80._o the_o like_a be_v also_o to_o be_v understand_v concern_v the_o external_a wisdom_n and_o art_n if_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n work_v therein_o than_o the_o understanding_n and_o art_n be_v very_o good_a and_o ground_v in_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n but_o if_o it_o be_v otherwise_o it_o stand_v in_o mere_a antichristian_a false_a image_n and_o fancy_n to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n note_n note_n 81._o therefore_o let_v a_o man_n prove_v and_o try_v himself_o what_o fall_v in_o and_o suggest_v itself_o into_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n in_o the_o formation_n of_o his_o word_n if_o it_o be_v truth_n righteousness_n faith_n in_o hope_n love_n in_o patience_n a_o earnest_a full_a unfeigned_a desire_n to_o speak_v and_o do_v the_o truth_n and_o that_o for_o god_n sake_n in_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n than_o it_o be_v well_o with_o he_o let_v he_o continue_v steadfast_a in_o such_o exercise_n and_o work_v more_o and_o more_o effectual_o and_o powerful_o therein_o and_o his_o precious_a pearl_n tree_n stand_v in_o its_o growth_n and_o increase_n 82._o but_o if_o the_o contrary_n be_v find_v in_o he_o that_o when_o he_o will_v speak_v that_o then_o lie_v a_o proud_a look_n great_a word_n for_o pomp_n and_o ostentation_n also_o envious_a bitterness_n false_a speak_v against_o his_o neighbour_n falsehood_n anger_n a_o revenge_a desire_n false_a and_o evil_a interpreting_n and_o wrong_v harsh_a censuring_n do_v fall_v in_o and_o imprint_v themselves_o into_o the_o forming_n and_o fancy_n of_o his_o word_n then_o he_o may_v ceratin_o and_o real_o know_v that_o he_o have_v the_o antichristian_a babilonicall_a whore_n together_o with_o the_o false_a wicked_a dragon-beast_n sit_v in_o his_o heart_n which_o do_v introduce_v and_o insinuate_v and_o imprint_v such_o will_n and_o desire_v in_o his_o word_n for_o the_o form_n and_o build_v up_o of_o the_o hellish_a image_n for_o these_o false_a insinuation_n and_o suggestion_n be_v all_o bring_v to_o substance_n in_o the_o formation_n of_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n 83._o therefore_o know_v o_o man_n note_n note_n and_o prove_v thyself_o that_o thou_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o divine_a word_n and_o understanding_n if_o thou_o speak_v will_v and_o do_v righteous_o than_o thou_o be_v that_o same_o image_n of_o god_n wherein_o god_n dwell_v speak_v will_v and_o work_v but_o if_o otherwise_o and_o the_o contrary_n be_v find_v in_o thou_o than_o thou_o be_v the_o apostate_n rebellious_a lucifer_n in_o his_o generation_n and_o train_n and_o do_v will_v and_o desire_v even_o that_o which_o he_o will_v and_o do_v 84._o and_o though_o thou_o desire_v not_o hell-fire_n lucifer_n also_o do_v not_o desire_v it_o but_o there_o be_v no_o other_o reward_n for_o the_o false_a image_n be_v it_o form_n itself_o out_o of_o the_o abyss_n it_o must_v very_o enter_v into_o its_o father_n country_n 85._o for_o the_o speech_n and_o understanding_n of_o man_n do_v not_o befall_v he_o from_o the_o star_n and_o element_n for_o then_o other_o creature_n can_v also_o speak_v and_o understand_v man_n have_v the_o same_o original_o from_o the_o incorporate_a form_v word_n of_o god_n it_o be_v the_o name_n of_o god_n which_o he_o must_v not_o abuse_v upon_o pain_n of_o eternal_a punishment_n this_o incorporate_a word_n man_n have_v out_o of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n in_o himself_o and_o have_v a_o free_a own-peculiar-will_a to_o form_v a_o substance_n out_o of_o which_o principle_n he_o will_v and_o thereupon_o also_o follow_v the_o separation_n and_o reap_v in_o of_o every_o thing_n into_o its_o receptacle_n or_o appoint_a place_n chap._n xxxvii_o of_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n and_o of_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o its_o propagation_n and_o also_o of_o the_o heathenish_a go_n if_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o history_n of_o the_o act_n of_o the_o ancient_a holy_a patriarck_n with_o right_a eye_n of_o understanding_n than_o we_o see_v therein_o mere_a wonder_n for_o the_o line_n or_o race_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o tree_n which_o grow_v into_o bough_n and_o branch_n until_o it_o bear_v fruit_n thus_o also_o the_o line_n of_o christ_n grow_v in_o the_o stem_n of_o the_o promise_a word_n in_o the_o covenant_n from_o branch_n to_o branch_n even_o into_o the_o height_n of_o the_o twig_n unto_o its_o right_a age_n until_o the_o power_n of_o the_o tree_n that_o be_v the_o word_n in_o the_o covenant_n put_v forth_o itself_o with_o the_o glorious_a sovereign_n fair_a blossom_n 2._o out_o of_o which_o blossom_n the_o holy_a image_n of_o god_n be_v again_o grow_v in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n viz._n in_o a_o holy_a body_n we_o see_v its_o bough_n and_o branch_n so_o fair_a and_o excellent_a that_o the_o soul_n do_v most_o exceed_o rejoice_v at_o this_o contemplation_n and_o true_o desire_v to_o bud_n and_o grow_v forth_o along_o with_o these_o bough_n and_o branch_n to_o the_o great_a praise_n of_o god_n in_o our_o angelical_a tree_n of_o the_o hierarchy_n of_o christ_n of_o christ_n christ_n christ_n text_n of_o in_o the_o holy_a paradise_n 3._o god_n make_v a_o covenant_n with_o adam_n after_o his_o fall_n when_o he_o die_v to_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la in_o he_o that_o he_o will_v quicken_v he_o again_o and_o regenerate_v he_o anew_o and_o this_o covenant_n be_v the_o root_n in_o the_o disappear_v ens_fw-la which_o grow_v in_o this_o line_n of_o adam_n from_o seth_n and_o his_o child_n and_o posterity_n even_o unto_o noah_n in_o one_o tree_n one_o one_o one_o in_o the_o stock_n or_o body_n of_o the_o tree_n stem_n of_o the_o tree_n and_o with_o noah_n god_n renew_v the_o covenant_n 4._o for_o the_o undivided_a sensual_a tongue_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n do_v rule_v in_o one_o harmony_n continue_v until_o the_o flood_n so_o that_o all_o man_n speak_v in_o one_o tongue_n in_o which_o tongue_n the_o divine_a spirit_n of_o the_o five_o vowell_n viz._n the_o divine_a understanding_n move_v 5._o but_o be_v they_o have_v introduce_v the_o image_n and_o beast_n of_o vanity_n into_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n and_o fall_v wanton_o in_o love_n with_o the_o babylonicall_a whore_n of_o self-hood_n therefore_o god_n complain_v against_o they_o that_o they_o will_v not_o suffer_v his_o spirit_n any_o more_o to_o rule_v they_o and_o say_v that_o it_o repent_v he_o that_o he_o have_v make_v man_n 6._o for_o as_o the_o sorrow_n to_o destruction_n do_v manifest_a and_o open_v itself_o even_o so_o also_o the_o sorrow_n of_o repentance_n to_o the_o new_a regeneration_n out_o of_o the_o covenant_n thus_o the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o form_a word_n in_o the_o only_a sensual_a tongue_n destroy_v every_o life_n and_o be_v which_o live_v in_o the_o air_n that_o be_v in_o the_o manifest_a spirit_n of_o god_n viz._n in_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o sensual_a tongue_n do_v after_o the_o flood_n put_v itself_o forth_o in_o a_o compaction_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n 7._o for_o god_n say_v to_o noah_n the_o man_n be_v flesh_n and_o moreover_o vain_a and_o wicked_a even_o from_o their_o youth_n thus_o the_o holy_a spirit_n will_v not_o any_o more_o manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o evil_n contrive_v sensual_a tongue_n but_o leave_v they_o to_o follow_v their_o own_o fancy_n see_v they_o refuse_v to_o follow_v he_o he_o suffer_v the_o power_n and_o force_v of_o nature_n to_o manifest_v its_o wonder_n out_o of_o evil_a and_o good_a
the_o end_n of_o day_n shall_v purge_v the_o floar_n the_o nine_o number_n be_v the_o heavenly_a tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n and_o the_o ten_o number_n be_v the_o love-fire_n viz._n the_o triangle_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n in_o the_o majesty_n signify_v enough_o to_o those_o that_o be_v our_o school-fellowe_n question_n the_o 40._o question_n it_o be_v explain_v at_o large_a in_o the_o forty_o question_n of_o the_o soul_n even_o the_o philosophic_a discourse_n at_o the_o beginning_n and_o entrance_n of_o the_o same_o question_v 21._o out_o of_o these_o ten_o property_n of_o the_o name_n in_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n the_o oracle_n viz._n the_o divine_a voice_n be_v make_v manifest_a in_o abraham_n and_o therefore_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n command_v he_o to_o go_v from_o his_o own_o country_n and_o from_o his_o kindred_n for_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n with_o the_o messiah_n or_o christ_n shall_v not_o come_v forth_o out_o of_o his_o kindred_n viz._n out_o of_o his_o own_o blood_n but_o out_o of_o god_n but_o yet_o in_o he_o lay_v the_o vessel_n viz._n the_o ens_fw-la in_o which_o the_o divine_a voice_n will_v manifest_v itself_o and_o therefore_o because_o another_o seed_n shall_v be_v introduce_v into_o his_o own_o feed_n viz._n a_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la joh._n 3._o he_o command_v he_o to_o get_v out_o from_o his_o kindred_n and_o father_n house_n 22._o for_o the_o possibility_n and_o ability_n to_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n do_v not_o stand_v in_o man_n ens_fw-la but_o in_o god_n but_o man_n ens_fw-la must_v come_v thereunto_o that_o so_o adam_n heavenly_a disappear_v ens_fw-la may_v be_v quicken_v in_o christ_n living_n ens_fw-la and_o in_o christ_n arise_v from_o death_n therefore_o god_n say_v to_o abraham_n get_v thou_o into_o a_o land_n that_o i_o will_v show_v thou_o here_o the_o spirit_n signify_v that_o he_o shall_v not_o see_v god_n in_o his_o father_n country_n that_o be_v in_o the_o earthly_a man_n but_o in_o the_o land_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v show_v he_o in_o his_o seed_n which_o be_v another_o seed_n out_o of_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la in_o this_o strange_a seed_n he_o will_v bless_v his_o own_o seed_n that_o be_v tincture_n it_o with_o the_o divine_a tincture_n of_o the_o nine_o number_n in_o the_o sacred_a ternary_n even_o with_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o holy_a spiritual_a world_n 23._o for_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n to_o abraham_n 2._o gen._n xii_o 1_o 2._o get_v thou_o out_o of_o thy_o country_n and_o from_o thy_o kindred_n and_o from_o thy_o father_n house_n into_o a_o land_n that_o i_o will_v show_v thou_o and_o i_o will_v make_v of_o thou_o a_o great_a nation_n and_o i_o will_v bless_v thou_o and_o make_v thy_o name_n great_a thou_o shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n i_o will_v bless_v they_o that_o bless_v thou_o and_o curse_v they_o that_o curse_v thou_o the_o great_a name_n which_o he_o will_v make_v he_o in_o his_o seed_n that_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v only_o as_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n for_o abraham_n be_v only_o a_o stranger_n upon_o the_o earth_n and_o must_v wander_v up_o and_o down_o from_o one_o place_n to_o another_o and_o possess_v no_o princedom_n or_o kingdom_n as_o the_o great_a name_n of_o the_o gentile_n out_o of_o the_o sensual_a compact_a tongue_n for_o he_o be_v to_o be_v a_o stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n upon_o the_o earth_n in_o the_o promise_a seed_n and_o blessing_n for_o christ_n say_v also_o his_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n 24._o but_o the_o great_a name_n which_o shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n wherein_o god_n will_v bless_v all_o nation_n be_v the_o hierarchy_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o covenant_n which_o will_v open_v itself_o in_o abraham_n seed_n this_o be_v a_o eternal_a great_a name_n of_o a_o royal_a hierarchy_n of_o a_o enthrone_v prince_n in_o divine_a power_n and_o omnipotence_n which_o shall_v rule_v over_o the_o curse_n for_o god_n say_v he_o will_v curse_v they_o that_o curse_v he_o viz._n the_o apostate_n revolt_a devil_n and_o all_o wicked_a man_n who_o will_v curse_v this_o holy_a seed_n and_o blessing_n upon_o their_o head_n this_o seed_n shall_v tread_v 25._o and_o here_o under_o abraham_n great_a name_n and_o blessing_n the_o person_n of_o christ_n be_v whole_o to_o be_v understand_v for_o he_o say_v in_o thou_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v bless_v and_o thou_o shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n now_o all_o the_o family_n of_o the_o earth_n can_v not_o be_v bless_v in_o the_o outward_a mortal_a man_n of_o abraham_n for_o abraham_n die_v and_o his_o child_n and_o grandchild_n be_v a_o long_a time_n stranger_n servant_n and_o bondman_n in_o strange_a country_n as_o in_o egypt_n for_o three_o hundred_o year_n and_o upward_o and_o have_v no_o sceptre_n till_o under_o moses_n who_o also_o be_v no_o king_n but_o a_o prince_n of_o god_n which_v princedom_n continue_v unto_o king_n saul_n where_o they_o will_v indeed_o have_v a_o king_n against_o god_n command_n and_o will_n who_o notwithstanding_o god_n do_v afterward_o reject_v and_o set_v up_o david_n to_o be_v king_n out_o of_o the_o prophetical_a spirit_n in_o the_o compact_a mental_a tongue_n under_o christ_n person_n who_o shall_v bring_v forth_o and_o manifest_v the_o geat_v name_n and_o eternal_a blessing_n 26._o but_o here_o now_o we_o be_v right_o to_o understand_v what_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v under_o this_o name_n and_o blessing_n not_o whole_o a_o stranger_n or_o another_o person_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v out_o of_o abraham_n and_o adam_n seed_n as_o some_o do_v err_v concern_v it_o and_o install_v or_o set_v christ_n only_o in_o the_o promise_a seed_n viz._n in_o abraham_n promise_a seed_n wherewith_o the_o poor_a captive_a soul_n will_v be_v little_o benefit_v also_o hereby_o the_o body_n the_o the_o the_o the_o resurrection_n of_o our_o earthly_a body_n resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a out_o of_o these_o our_o present_a body_n will_v be_v whole_o nullify_v 27._o for_o if_o christ_n be_v whole_o another_o than_o also_o another_o or_o whole_o a_o strange_a person_n must_v be_v bear_v in_o we_o out_o of_o christ_n seed_n and_o flesh_n which_o will_v not_o be_v i_o or_o myself_o but_o whole_o another_o man_n as_o some_o do_v err_v that_o we_o be_v so_o bear_v of_o christ_n as_o the_o dew_n be_v out_o of_o the_o morning_n which_o indeed_o be_v true_a but_o my_o ihood_n or_o personality_n which_o be_v create_v in_o adam_n out_o of_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la viz._n out_o of_o the_o good_a part_n of_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n which_o come_v forth_o also_o out_o of_o the_o heavenly_a world_n be_v as_o to_o the_o good_a ens_fw-la into_o a_o coagulation_n must_v also_o be_v therewith_o join_v as_o the_o like_a be_v also_o to_o be_v understand_v in_o abraham_n 28._o for_o god_n say_v in_o thou_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v bless_v he_o say_v not_o alone_o in_o i_o but_o he_o say_v i_o will_v bless_v thou_o and_o make_v of_o thou_o a_o great_a nation_n and_o make_v thy_o name_n great_a and_o thou_o shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n thou_o thyself_o shall_v be_v it_o that_o be_v christ_n shall_v become_v abraham_n and_o abraham_n christ._n 29._o for_o the_o seed_n which_o disappear_v in_o adam_n and_o die_v to_o the_o mental_a life_n into_o which_o god_n engraft_a or_o incorporate_v the_o limit_v or_o aim_n of_o his_o covenant_n with_o the_o quicken_a word_n the_o same_o be_v that_o into_o which_o god_n will_v introduce_v his_o blessing_n viz._n the_o live_a divine_a heavenly_a ens_fw-la and_o will_v bless_v abraham_n and_o adam_n and_o their_o child_n in_o this_o requickned_n ens_fw-la or_o disappear_v seed_n and_o make_v they_o true_o alive_a the_o live_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o adamicall_a disappear_v ens_fw-la in_o abraham_n shall_v become_v one_o person_n and_o body_n for_o the_o same_o be_v one_o kind_n of_o ens._n 30._o but_o the_o poisonful_a malignant_a sensual_a desire_n which_o the_o devil_n have_v make_v monstrous_a have_v shut_v up_o this_o holy_a ens_fw-la in_o adam_n in_o death_n and_o cover_v it_o with_o the_o gross_a earthly_a property_n like_v unto_o a_o fair_a piece_n of_o gold_n which_o be_v change_v into_o lead_n so_o that_o one_o will_v say_v the_o gold_n be_v dead_a and_o go_v and_o it_o be_v true_o so_o indeed_o if_o the_o artist_n do_v not_o again_o redeem_v it_o 31._o thus_o likewise_o the_o heavenly_a artist_n will_v not_o reject_v adam_n disappear_v gold_n and_o make_v clean_o another_o new_a thing_n but_o he_o take_v his_o own_o tincture_n and_o of_o his_o own_o gold_n out_o of_o which_o he_o have_v make_v adam_n gold_n and_o tinctured_a adam_n gold_n with_o his_o own_o gold_n even_o with_o his_o tincture_n that_o be_v
with_o the_o word_n viz._n with_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o with_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o word_n viz._n with_o the_o heavenly_a corporallity_n 32._o so_o that_o christ_n become_v a_o god-man_n and_o adam_n and_o abraham_n in_o christ_n a_o man-god_n god_n and_o man_n one_o person_n undivided_a according_a to_o and_o out_o of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n of_o eternity_n and_o time_n according_a to_o and_o out_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n with_o every_o property_n of_o man_n and_o every_o divine_a property_n except_o the_o serpent_n property_n which_o adam_n lust_v after_o take_v in_o and_o imprint_v on_o himself_o the_o same_o he_o do_v not_o assume_v but_o the_o ens_fw-la understand_v the_o humane_a ens_fw-la whereinto_o the_o devil_n have_v sow_o his_o seed_n that_o he_o must_v assume_v and_o therein_o bruise_v the_o head_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o the_o insown_a serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o destroy_v the_o prison_n of_o death_n which_o hold_v the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la shut_v up_o and_o spring_v forth_o afresh_o as_o the_o dry_a rod_n of_o aaron_n which_o bud_a and_o bare_a green_a almond_n be_v a_o lively_a representation_n of_o this_o and_o this_o be_v the_o true_a understanding_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n and_o his_o blessing_n as_o he_o mean_v 33._o abraham_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v a_o blessing_n for_o abraham_n ens_fw-la and_o christ_n ens_fw-la have_v bless_v all_o nation_n understand_v the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o which_o the_o promise_a word_n stand_v in_o the_o aim_n or_o limit_n of_o the_o covenant_n viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o five_o vowell_n the_o great_a name_n jeova_n which_o god_n by_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o abraham_n seed_n make_v to_o be_v jehova_n or_o jehovah_n as_o a_o inspire_a or_o inbreathed_a god_n who_o shall_v bless_v the_o whole_a alphabet_n of_o the_o one._n the_o the_o the_o or_o tongue_n that_o express_v the_o sense_n of_o all_o language_n in_o one._n sence-all_a tongue_n understand_v the_o form_v compact_a word_n viz._n all_o nation_n tongue_n and_o speech_n a_o blessing_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n 34._o for_o he_o say_v all_o nation_n shall_v be_v bless_v in_o thou_o no_o nation_n or_o people_n except_v but_o all_o even_o all_o not_o only_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n but_o adam_n in_o his_o child_n the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n shall_v bless_v the_o line_n of_o japhet_n and_o ham_n for_o japhet_n shall_v dwell_v in_o sems_n tent_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n viz._n japhet_n shall_v be_v receive_v into_o sems_n line_n 35._o but_o the_o gross_a earthly_a ham_n understand_v the_o gross_a flesh_n be_v accurse_v in_o ham_n and_o cain_n and_o shall_v not_o inherit_v god_n kingdom_n joh._n 6._o not_o ham_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v curse_v but_o the_o serpent_n man_n who_o figure_n according_a to_o the_o outward_a cain_n and_o ham_n must_v represent_v so_o that_o all_o property_n may_v be_v manifest_a in_o a_o external_a figure_n 36._o therefore_o we_o admonish_v the_o jew_n that_o they_o learn_v to_o know_v their_o messiah_n for_o the_o time_n of_o their_o visitation_n be_v at_o hand_n wherein_o they_o shall_v be_v redeem_v from_o the_o captivity_n of_o their_o misery_n and_o be_v make_v free_a again_o 37._o also_o we_o admonish_v those_o that_o be_v we_o that_o they_o grant_v mary_n to_o be_v the_o daughter_n of_o abraham_n and_o adam_n and_o christ_n mother_n as_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o adam_n create_v image_n and_o not_o according_a to_o the_o deity_n or_o according_a to_o the_o ens_fw-la in_o the_o word_n of_o life_n which_o come_v from_o heaven_n for_o that_o be_v not_o her_o propriety_n indeed_o it_o stand_v in_o she_o but_o it_o be_v in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o promise_n in_o the_o eye-mark_a of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v accomplish_v or_o at_o the_o limit_n in_o her_o 38._o but_o she_o be_v not_o the_o mother_n which_o have_v bring_v forth_o or_o bear_v god_n as_o the_o jew_n and_o turk_n do_v say_v that_o we_o so_o teach_v but_o god_n have_v bring_v forth_o and_o bless_v the_o same_o in_o her_o seed_n she_o in_o her_o seed_n receive_v the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o word_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o creature_n which_o be_v god_n and_o man_n 39_o and_o not_o the_o property_n of_o the_o deity_n which_o have_v neither_o beginning_n nor_o end_n also_o do_v not_o possess_v either_o time_n or_o place_n but_o be_v through_o all_o and_o in_o all_o from_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n and_o have_v only_o manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o humanity_n as_o the_o fire_n do_v through-heat_n a_o iron_n and_o change_v it_o whole_o into_o fire_n and_o yet_o the_o iron_n remain_v iron_n still_o so_o also_o the_o man_n or_o the_o humanity_n which_o mary_n bring_v forth_o out_o of_o her_o essence_n and_o out_o of_o god_n essence_n in_o one_o only_a essence_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v 40._o she_o bring_v forth_o the_o humanity_n and_o god_n the_o father_n have_v from_o eternity_n bring_v forth_o the_o word_n which_o do_v manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o humanity_n and_o fill_v the_o humanity_n as_o the_o fire_n do_v through-heat_n a_o iron_n and_o the_o sun_n illustrate_v or_o through-shine_a the_o water_n or_o glass_n 4._o she_o indeed_o have_v bring_v forth_o the_o heavenly_a body_n but_o not_o from_o the_o power_n of_o she_o ens_fw-la or_o seed_n but_o from_o the_o power_n and_o ability_n of_o that_o ens_fw-la which_o do_v manifest_v itself_o in_o her_o seed_n as_o the_o essence_n or_o be_v of_o eternity_n manifest_v itself_o through_o time_n and_o yet_o the_o time_n be_v not_o able_a or_o capable_a to_o receive_v the_o essence_n of_o eternity_n into_o its_o own_o might_n but_o the_o essence_n of_o eternity_n assume_v or_o take_v on_o it_o the_o essence_n of_o time_n as_o the_o inward_a heaven_n and_o world_n have_v bring_v forth_o and_o assume_v the_o outward_a heaven_n and_o world_n so_o likewise_o the_o eternity_n assume_v the_o essence_n that_o it_o breathe_v into_o adam_n which_o die_v or_o disappear_v in_o the_o seed_n of_o mary_n understand_v in_o she_o own_o humane_a seed_n 42._o and_o this_o be_v the_o great_a name_n of_o abraham_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o abraham_n wherewith_o god_n bless_a abraham_n and_o his_o child_n and_o not_o a_o strange_a person_n as_o some_o erroneous_o conceive_v who_o understand_v not_o the_o three_o principle_n 43._o the_o person_n be_v strange_a but_o it_o be_v become_v a_o indweller_n in_o we_o the_o heaven_n take_v on_o it_o the_o world_n and_o make_v the_o world_n in_o it_o to_o heaven_n and_o yet_o each_o remain_v dwell_v in_o itself_o viz._n the_o form_a word_n of_o the_o body_n a_o creature_n in_o itself_o and_o the_o unformed_a word_n in_o itself_o god_n over_o all_o and_o in_o all_o and_o through_o all_o thus_o also_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v and_o consider_v of_o the_o heavenly_a live_a essence_n which_o give_v itself_o into_o adam_n and_o abraham_n ens_fw-la as_o fill_v all_o in_o the_o person_n formative_o and_o without_o the_o person_n at_o once_o through_o all_o and_o with_o the_o word_n of_o power_n as_o a_o habitation_n or_o mansion_n of_o the_o power_n also_o through_o all_o or_o every_o where_o but_o not_o to_o be_v comprehend_v of_o any_o thing_n as_o the_o sun_n power_n and_o influence_n and_o the_o air_n do_v penetrate_v through_o all_o thing_n and_o give_v life_n to_o every_o be_v the_o like_a be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v 44._o we_o must_v by_o no_o mean_n abolish_v the_o creature_n in_o christ_n person_n for_o that_o which_o he_o assume_v both_o from_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o man_n the_o same_o be_v creature_n but_o that_o which_o he_o introduce_v out_o of_o the_o deity_n into_o the_o humanity_n that_o be_v neither_o nature_n nor_o creature_n yet_o in_o our_o humanity_n formative_o but_o immense_a uncircumscribed_a not_o particular_a like_v as_o the_o air_n and_o sunshine_n be_v whole_a or_o entire_a so_o likewise_o it_o be_v here_o and_o we_o be_v in_o like_a manner_n to_o understand_v it_o as_o if_o the_o sunshine_n do_v introduce_v itself_o in_o something_o into_o a_o form_n and_o yet_o be_v whole_o one_o thing_n with_o the_o shine_n or_o light_n without_o the_o form_n thus_o likewise_o christ_n heavenly_a divine_a ens_fw-la which_o he_o introduce_v into_o our_o humanity_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v 45._o god_n do_v often_o appear_v to_o abraham_n and_o speak_v with_o he_o as_o one_o man_n speak_v with_o another_o therefore_o reason_n say_v how_o be_v it_o do_v do_v god_n assume_v the_o form_n of_o a_o body_n god_n appear_v to_o abraham_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la and_o essence_n wherewith_o he_o will_v manifest_v himself_o in_o his_o seed_n viz._n in_o christ_n person_n and_o speak_v from_o the_o word_n of_o
88_o for_o as_o the_o angel_n come_v to_o ishmael_n be_v yet_o in_o the_o womb_n when_o his_o mother_n flee_v from_o sarah_n and_o do_v enrich_v he_o with_o a_o blessing_n and_o worldly_a dominion_n and_o bad_a the_o mother_n with_o the_o child_n return_v to_o sarah_n thus_o likewise_o when_o the_o eastern_a country_n enter_v again_o into_o the_o mother_n womb_n with_o their_o knowledge_n of_o religion_n god_n give_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n power_n and_o authority_n over_o the_o princely_a dominion_n of_o the_o world_n for_o to_o possess_v and_o rule_v they_o under_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n till_o its_o time_n and_o then_o they_o shall_v come_v in_o again_o with_o great_a joy_n and_o with_o great_a humility_n to_o abraham_n viz._n to_o christ._n 89._o and_o not_o in_o the_o form_n of_o the_o babylonicall_a formal_a literal_a christendom_n in_o their_o invent_a and_o contrive_v order_n which_o be_v only_a outside_n only_a only_a only_a verbal_a outside_n letter_n christian_n so_o that_o a_o testimony_n or_o some_o outward_a footstep_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o kingdom_n have_v still_o continue_v upon_o the_o earth_n but_o they_o shall_v be_v bear_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o power_n for_o they_o be_v the_o lose_a son_n which_o be_v wander_v away_o from_o the_o father_n and_o be_v become_v the_o swineherd_n 90._o but_o when_o the_o angel_n shall_v bid_v they_o return_v they_o come_v in_o the_o humility_n of_o the_o lose_a son_n return_v to_o the_o father_n and_o then_o there_o will_v be_v great_a joy_n celebrate_v by_o christ_n and_o his_o angel_n that_o the_o dead_a be_v make_v alive_a and_o the_o lose_v be_v again_o find_v and_o the_o true_a golden_a jubilee-year_n of_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n arise_v up_o among_o they_o 91._o and_o albeit_o the_o elder_a brother_n who_o have_v continue_v in_o the_o letter_n do_v grumble_v at_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o different_a form_n which_o he_o have_v make_v to_o himself_o for_o the_o most_o part_n for_o his_o belly_n and_o honour_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o move_v at_o it_o they_o be_v merry_a with_o the_o father_n 92._o now_o then_o if_o we_o true_o compare_v paint_a compare_v compare_v compare_v paint_a counterfeit_a christendom_n and_o the_o turk_n together_o and_o look_v upon_o they_o a_o right_n then_o we_o see_v that_o they_o since_o the_o turk_n depart_v from_o they_o have_v be_v but_o one_o people_n before_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n with_o different_a name_n 93._o and_o they_o be_v the_o two_o son_n 21.28_o son_n son_n son_n mat_n 21.28_o to_o one_o whereof_o the_o father_n say_v go_v and_o do_v this_o and_o he_o say_v yea_o but_o do_v it_o not_o and_o to_o the_o other_o also_o do_v this_o and_o he_o say_v no_o but_o do_v it_o which_o do_v so_o high_o advance_v or_o set_v forth_o the_o turk_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n which_o the_o blind_a christian_a world_n do_v not_o understand_v 94._o not_o that_o we_o justify_v the_o turk_n and_o say_v that_o they_o shall_v remain_v in_o their_o blindness_n no_o but_o to_o the_o paint_a the_o the_o the_o paint_a counterfeit_n verbal_a christians_o we_o declare_v that_o they_o be_v alike_o with_o they_o before_o god_n in_o that_o they_o be_v as_o blind_v as_o to_o christ_n kingdom_n as_o the_o turk_n as_o it_o plain_o show_v itself_o in_o that_o christendom_n be_v full_a of_o strife_n and_o contention_n about_o christ_n deity_n and_o humanity_n and_o abominable_o prophane_v the_o holy_a name_n in_o his_o humanity_n and_o use_v it_o only_o for_o a_o form_n and_o custom_n to_o swear_v and_o covenant_n by_o also_o to_o idolatry_n and_o hypocrisy_n and_o be_v go_v from_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o a_o bloodthirsty_a confound_a sword_n wherein_o be_v nothing_o but_o contend_v and_o contemn_v one_o another_o and_o the_o whole_a titular_a christendom_n be_v turn_v into_o mere_a sect_n and_o order_n where_o one_o sect_n do_v despise_v and_o brand_v another_o for_o unrighteous_a and_o thus_o they_o have_v make_v of_o christendom_n a_o mere_a murder_a den_n full_a of_o blasphemy_n about_o christ_n person_n and_o have_v bind_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o which_o a_o christian_a shall_v live_v in_o deep_a humility_n to_o the_o form_n and_o order_n of_o disputation_n and_o have_v set_v foolish_a reason_n to_o be_v a_o scripture_n a_o a_o a_o or_o to_o judge_v what_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v in_o the_o scripture_n master_n of_o the_o understanding_n above_o christ_n kingdom_n 95._o but_o ought_v we_o to_o speak_v so_o of_o christendom_n and_o the_o turk_n as_o if_o they_o be_v alike_o thus_o we_o say_v the_o turk_n be_v open_o a_o ishmalite_n and_o a_o mocker_n of_o christ_n humanity_n and_o hold_v he_o not_o for_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o god_n too_o for_o he_o understand_v not_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o person_n 96._o but_o the_o sect_n of_o christendom_n do_v indeed_o cover_v themselves_o with_o christ_n mantle_n but_o do_v attach_v he_o in_o his_o humanity_n and_o deity_n and_o revile_v he_o in_o his_o whole_a person_n tear_n and_o rend_v one_o another_o with_o word_n and_o sword_n about_o his_o person_n the_o one_o will_v have_v it_o this_o way_n another_o that_o way_n every_o one_o will_v be_v master_n over_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o deâ—ide_v christ_n in_o his_o member_n and_o be_v as_o revolt_a rebellious_a and_o fugitive_a ishmalite_n as_o the_o turk_n and_o live_v in_o their_o selfish_a will_n and_o serve_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o their_o self-hood_n and_o worldly_a interest_n and_o pleasure_n 97._o a_o christian_n shall_v be_v dead_a with_o christ_n to_o self_n and_o be_v rise_v again_o in_o christ_n and_o be_v bear_v anew_o of_o christ_n and_o put_v on_o christ_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v a_o christian_n in_o christ_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o heavenly_a flesh_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o internal_a spiritual_a man_n 98._o but_o instead_o hereof_o man_n have_v put_v on_o â—abel_n and_o the_o antichrist_n and_o do_v boâ—st_v themselves_o of_o their_o ordinance_n be_v of_o the_o divine_a order_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o devout_a duty_n in_o lip-labour_n and_o much_o prate_n and_o in_o the_o stone-house_n of_o the_o church_n cathedrall_n and_o cloister_n of_o christendom_n where_o indeed_o they_o do_v counterfeit_v somewhat_o of_o christ_n see_v that_o they_o there_o read_v the_o writing_n which_o the_o apostle_n leave_v behind_o they_o but_o afterward_o in_o their_o preach_v for_o the_o most_o part_n they_o foist_v in_o the_o kingdom_n and_o government_n of_o nature_n with_o brawl_v and_o dispute_v and_o spend_v the_o time_n with_o dispute_v confute_v and_o contend_v about_o sect_n and_o their_o different_a mental_a idol_n and_o opinion_n in_o so_o much_o that_o one_o party_n be_v bring_v whole_o to_o condemn_v another_o and_o the_o ear_n and_o heart_n of_o the_o hearer_n be_v so_o infect_v with_o gall_n and_o bitterness_n that_o one_o sect_n wilful_o oppose_v another_o and_o cry_v it_o down_o for_o devilish_a whence_o nothing_o but_o war_n and_o disdainful_a provocation_n do_v arise_v to_o the_o desolate_v of_o country_n and_o city_n 99_o thus_o they_o be_v alike_o before_o god_n and_o lie_v as_o it_o be_v shut_v up_o in_o hagar_n in_o the_o dead_a reason_n except_o the_o true_a child_n of_o god_n which_o very_o be_v here_o and_o there_o to_o be_v find_v among_o all_o nation_n and_o sect_n but_o whole_o simple_a and_o despise_v also_o cover_v under_o christ_n cross_n to_o the_o reason-wise_a world_n 100_o for_o as_o the_o four_o element_n receive_v the_o powerful_a influence_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o we_o see_v in_o the_o substance_n the_o body_n but_o not_o the_o sun_n although_o it_o work_v therein_o so_o likewise_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v hide_v in_o the_o child_n of_o god_n but_o as_o a_o herb_n spring_v from_o the_o earth_n do_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sun_n put_v forth_o a_o fair_a blossom_n and_o fruit_n so_o also_o god_n child_n out_o of_o their_o disregard_v form_n oâ—_n homeliness_n to_o the_o lewd_a world_n or_o prate_a hypocrite_n eye_n do_v bring_v forth_o the_o fair_a fruit_n of_o humility_n and_o piety_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 when_o god_n have_v make_v a_o covenaant_n with_o abram_n and_o bless_v he_o xvii_o gen._n xvii_o and_o make_v he_o a_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n which_o shall_v be_v bless_v through_o he_o viz._n by_o abraham_n blessing_n in_o the_o covenant_n then_o he_o give_v he_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n viz._n the_o sign_n and_o the_o figure_n upon_o what_o ens_fw-la the_o blessing_n pass_v and_o show_v he_o in_o this_o figure_n what_o in_o man_n shall_v inherit_v and_o possess_v the_o
eternal_a blessing_n that_o be_v to_o say_v not_o the_o gross_a earthly_a bestial_a man_n which_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n out_o of_o the_o bestial_a lust_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n which_o do_v involve_v or_o insinuate_v itself_o into_o adam_n according_a to_o the_o brutish_a and_o bestial_a property_n of_o the_o divide_a life_n essence_n upon_o this_o the_o covenant_n and_o blessing_n do_v not_o pass_v but_o upon_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o word_n form_v out_o of_o the_o heavenly_a world_n property_n out_o of_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n not_o upon_o the_o introduce_v serpent_n ens_fw-la out_o of_o the_o dark_a world_n ens_fw-la and_o property_n but_o upon_o the_o soul_n and_o its_o right_a body_n which_o be_v create_v to_o it_o in_o adam_n 2._o and_o we_o here_o see_v by_o the_o circumcision_n the_o type_n that_o the_o bestial_a copulation_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n be_v a_o abomination_n before_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n which_o yet_o be_v bear_v withal_o by_o divine_a patience_n and_o permission_n see_v now_o it_o can_v be_v otherwise_o with_o man_n he_o have_v lose_v the_o magical_a birth_n of_o paradise_n for_o here_o god_n set_v forth_o the_o figure_n in_o the_o circumcision_n that_o every_o male_n must_v be_v circumcise_v on_o this_o member_n of_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o masculine_a seed_n in_o that_o man_n sow_v his_o own_o will_n out_o of_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n in_o his_o seed_n therefore_o god_n set_v forth_o the_o figure_n with_o the_o circumcision_n both_o of_o the_o earthly_a seed_n and_o also_o of_o the_o member_n and_o will_n for_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o covenant_n must_v out_o off_o through_o christ_n death_n this_o figure_n in_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a man_n together_o with_o this_o bestial_a will_n and_o desire_v 3._o for_o the_o bestial_a gross_a earthly_a seed_n of_o the_o man_n or_o woman_n shall_v not_o put_v on_o the_o covenant_n and_o blessing_n as_o christ_n also_o say_v but_o he_o 1.13_o he_o he_o he_o joh._n 1.13_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 the_o bestial_a birth_n with_o its_o member_n must_v be_v cut_v off_o through_o the_o temporal_a death_n and_o die_v in_o the_o spiritual_a birth_n through_o christ_n death_n and_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o eternal_a death_n viz._n in_o the_o nothing_o 4._o but_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n have_v incorporate_v itself_o in_o abraham_n seed_n to_o a_o propagation_n god_n do_v here_o set_v before_o he_o by_o the_o circumcision_n the_o person_n of_o christ_n in_o who_o death_n this_o beast_n and_o monster_n shall_v die_v and_o out_o of_o his_o death_n a_o new_a angelical_a form_n shall_v come_v forth_o for_o the_o circumcision_n be_v not_o the_o atonement_n but_o the_o apprehend_o or_o conceive_a ens_fw-la of_o faith_n be_v the_o atonement_n out_o of_o which_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n christ_n shall_v be_v bear_v but_o the_o circumcision_n be_v the_o sign_n that_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n shall_v cuâ—_n off_o the_o earthly_a seed_n 5._o for_o the_o live_a word_n of_o god_n look_v into_o the_o covenant_n and_o in_o the_o covenant_n the_o humane_a seed_n of_o the_o heavenly_a part_n lay_v disappear_v and_o in_o the_o disappear_v ens_fw-la stand_v the_o aim_n or_o limit_v of_o the_o new_a regeneration_n in_o christ_n motion_n where_o the_o word_n of_o the_o divine_a tincture_n and_o power_n will_v again_o move_v itself_o in_o the_o true_a humanity_n create_v in_o adam_n and_o also_o it_o do_v move_v itself_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o child_n of_o faith_n so_o that_o they_o be_v receive_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o the_o spirit_n upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o motion_n or_o manifestation_n of_o the_o shutup_a ens_fw-la as_o dear_o innate_a child_n note_n note_n 6._o not_o that_o they_o have_v put_v on_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n before_o his_o manifestation_n but_o indeed_o the_o same_o ens_fw-la in_o their_o faith_n and_o this_o same_o receive_v or_o intaken_a ens_fw-la of_o faith_n be_v the_o circumcision_n which_o circumcise_v the_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o rend_v in_o twain_o the_o sinful_a veil_n and_o point_v at_o the_o cut_n off_o of_o the_o earthly_a introduce_v serpent_n ens_fw-la in_o adam_n viz._n of_o the_o earthly_a seed_n and_o the_o earthly_a member_n to_o the_o bestial_a propagation_n it_o show_v that_o christ_n when_o the_o incorporate_v ens_fw-la of_o faith_n shall_v manifest_v itself_o in_o the_o humanity_n shall_v and_o will_v cut_v off_o this_o beast_n and_o destroy_v the_o life_n of_o death_n and_o hell_n therein_o 7._o we_o must_v not_o look_v upon_o the_o circumcision_n only_o and_o bare_o as_o a_o sign_n or_o figure_n for_o it_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o stand_v as_o a_o seal_n imprint_v on_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o promise_a word_n to_o the_o new-birth_n be_v in_o the_o seal_n as_o among_o the_o christian_n it_o be_v in_o the_o seal_n of_o baptism_n 8._o and_o therefore_o god_n say_v that_o soul_n that_o shall_v contemn_v this_o covenant_n shall_v be_v root_v out_o from_o among_o his_o people_n and_o command_v the_o native_n and_o stranger_n to_o be_v circumcise_a although_o they_o be_v not_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n to_o signify_v that_o the_o covenant_n pass_v upon_o all_o people_n who_o will_v but_o receive_v the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n even_o there_o the_o circumcision_n shall_v be_v do_v 9_o for_o that_o be_v not_o the_o right_a circumcision_n which_o be_v do_v outward_o on_o the_o flesh_n but_o it_o be_v the_o sign_n only_o of_o the_o circumcision_n the_o true_a circumcision_n be_v effect_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n where_o the_o word_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n do_v cut_v off_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la from_o the_o right_n humane_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o heavenly_a part_n viz._n it_o cut_v off_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o dark_a world_n introduce_v and_o insinuate_v through_o adam_n evil_a desire_n and_o the_o devil_n in-flying_a poisonful_a desire_n 10._o the_o baptism_n of_o the_o christian_n and_o the_o circumcision_n of_o the_o jew_n hold_v whole_o one_o and_o the_o same_o right_n among_o the_o jew_n the_o circumcision_n be_v effect_v or_o perform_v in_o the_o word_n of_o power_n the_o holy_a spirit_n baptize_v they_o with_o the_o holy_a fire_n baptism_n understand_v it_o baptize_v their_o true_a man_n corrupt_v and_o wither_a in_o adam_n the_o same_o be_v tincture_v with_o this_o baptism_n viz._n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n for_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n be_v the_o baptism_n of_o the_o jew_n where_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v inward_o baptise_v they_o unto_o christ_n humanity_n 11._o but_o now_o be_v this_o same_o word_n of_o faith_n viz._n the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n have_v put_v on_o the_o humanity_n and_o quicken_v it_o in_o itself_o to_o life_n this_o same_o spirit_n do_v now_o baptise_v with_o water_n point_v at_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n note_n note_n for_o the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n viz._n the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n be_v disappear_v in_o adam_n and_o make_v alive_a again_o in_o christ_n heavenly_a ens_fw-la be_v also_o the_o water_n of_o the_o heavenly_a power_n introduce_v into_o our_o in_o he_o assume_v humanity_n therefore_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o first-born_a from_o the_o dead_a 12._o and_o with_o this_o same_o heavenly_a water_n which_o god_n word_n and_o power_n introduce_v into_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n from_o heaven_n understand_v from_o the_o holy_a spiritual_a world_n viz._n from_o the_o second_o principle_n the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o christ_n do_v baptize_v the_o christian_n in_o their_o baptism_n of_o water_n which_o external_o be_v also_o but_o a_o sign_n of_o the_o internal_a seal_n in_o which_o seal_n the_o holy_a ghost_n baptize_v 13._o and_o therefore_o christ_n have_v appoint_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o circumcision_n into_o a_o baptism_n of_o water_n be_v the_o fire-baptisme_n in_o the_o covenant_n be_v become_v manifest_a in_o the_o water_n of_o life_n in_o the_o humanity_n so_o that_o this_o fire-baptisme_n viz._n the_o flaming-love-word_n be_v make_v flesh_n therefore_o christ_n say_v john_n 3_o we_o must_v now_o be_v bear_v anew_o through_o the_o water_n and_o spirit_n else_o we_o shall_v not_o see_v god_n 14._o for_o in_o the_o water_n wherein_o the_o flame_a love-word_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o covenant_n have_v manifest_v itself_o in_o our_o heavenly_a disappear_v water_n which_o be_v become_v incarnate_a all_o the_o child_n of_o christ_n must_v be_v newborn_a and_o take_v this_o water_n in_o their_o faith_n desire_n in_o which_o water_n the_o eternal_a flame_a
love-word_n of_o god_n have_v incorporate_v itself_o this_o same_o water_n baptize_v the_o inward_a man_n which_o disappear_v in_o adam_n to_o the_o new_a regeneration_n death_n note_v how_o we_o be_v baptise_a into_o death_n and_o the_o earthly_a bestial_a half-serpentine-and-devillish_a man_n to_o mortification_n and_o death_n it_o circumcise_v the_o poor_a captive_a soul_n and_o put_v the_o covenant_n and_o humanity_n of_o christ_n upon_o it_o in_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a man_n now_o disappear_v or_o wither_v as_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 15._o understand_v it_o aright_o you_o jew_n and_o christian_n you_o have_v but_o one_o only_a baptism_n the_o jew_n be_v baptize_v inward_o on_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o covenant_n and_o circumcise_v on_o the_o disappear_v ens_fw-la of_o the_o right_n heavenly_a humanity_n viz._n the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n humanity_n and_o the_o flame_a love-spirit_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o word_n tincture_v the_o true_a humanity_n and_o baptize_v it_o with_o the_o intaken_a or_o conceive_a ens_fw-la of_o faith_n the_o faith_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n baptize_v it_o with_o its_o heavenly_a water_n 16._o and_o the_o christian_n be_v baptize_v even_o with_o the_o same_o very_a word_n and_o water_n in_o the_o faith_n it_o be_v whole_o one_o and_o the_o same_o only_o this_o be_v the_o external_a difference_n that_o god_n have_v appoint_v and_o establish_v the_o covenant_n of_o circumcision_n in_o the_o baptism_n of_o water_n be_v that_o this_o fire-baptisme_n have_v manifest_v itself_o in_o christ_n humanity_n in_o the_o water_n of_o life_n 17._o and_o that_o you_o may_v yet_o see_v that_o they_o be_v both_o one_o christ_n be_v circumcise_v as_o a_o jew_n and_o be_v baptize_v as_o a_o christian_a thereby_o to_o declare_v that_o he_o in_o his_o love_n reveal_v in_o the_o humanity_n have_v manifest_v the_o fire-baptisme_n in_o the_o water_n viz._n in_o great_a meekness_n and_o long-sufferance_n and_o change_v they_o into_o one._n 18._o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n be_v not_o yet_o become_v incarnate_a among_o the_o jew_n therefore_o god_n give_v they_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o inward_a circumcision_n by_o the_o cut_n off_o of_o the_o outward_a foreskin_n that_o so_o they_o may_v have_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o the_o covenant_n will_v cut_v off_o their_o sinful_a birth_n whereby_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n 19_o but_o this_o same_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n be_v first_o make_v flesh_n among_o the_o christian_n in_o christ_n humanity_n and_o be_v also_o now_o incarnate_a in_o the_o child_n of_o faith_n in_o their_o true_a man_n the_o christian_n do_v now_o in_o their_o faith_n desire_n put_v on_o christ_n viz._n this_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n which_o the_o jew_n do_v also_o put_v on_o in_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o heavenly_a flesh_n viz._n in_o the_o heavenly_a live_a water_n in_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n 20._o this_o water_n be_v the_o heaven_n wherein_o the_o only_a holy_a element_n be_v the_o motion_n and_o essence_n it_o be_v christ_n viz._n god_n holy_a corporeity_n viz._n the_o form_a wisdom_n of_o the_o forth-breathed_n or_o form_v word_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n god_n live_v eternal_a speak_a word_n which_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o the_o divine_a understanding_n which_o again_o attract_v to_o itself_o its_o own_o forth-breathed_n essence_n viz._n the_o form_n of_o its_o wisdom_n 21._o the_o father_n will_n draw_v the_o soul_n which_o be_v a_o fire-breath_n out_o of_o its_o fire-spirit_n unto_o itself_o and_o the_o son_n will_v draw_v the_o noble_a image_n create_v out_o of_o the_o wisdom_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o heavenly_a essence_n to_o itself_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n draw_v the_o whole_a move_a humane_a understanding_n to_o itself_o so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o god-man_n and_o a_o man-god_n god_n make_v manifest_a in_o a_o image_n and_o this_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o also_o the_o circumcision_n and_o the_o baptism_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v which_o in_o both_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o chief_a corner_n stone_n to_o the_o new-birth_n among_o the_o jew_n and_o christian_n 22._o now_o in_o that_o the_o male_n be_v to_o be_v circumcise_v and_o not_o the_o female_n baptize_v note_n why_o miles_n only_o circumcise_a why_o males_n and_o female_n both_o baptize_v and_o yet_o all_o be_v to_o be_v baptize_v among_o the_o christian_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o follow_v mark_v it_o aright_o you_o jew_n and_o christian_n and_o all_o other_o nation_n we_o tell_v and_o declare_v it_o unto_o you_o all_o for_o you_o be_v hereby_o call_v the_o time_n be_v come_v about_o that_o the_o antichrist_n must_v die_v 23._o adam_n be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n he_o be_v man_n and_o woman_n and_o yet_o neither_o of_o they_o before_o his_o eve_n but_o a_o masculine_a virgin_n in_o peculiar_a love_n full_a of_o chastity_n and_o purity_n the_o tincture_n viz._n the_o power_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o light_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o father_n and_o son_n be_v both_o in_o each_o other_o as_o one_o in_o a_o uncessant_a conjunction_n of_o desire_n wherein_o stand_v the_o peculiar_a fiery_a love-desire_n 24._o but_o be_v the_o devil_n assail_v the_o property_n of_o the_o fires-tincture_n and_o bring_v his_o false_a desire_n thereinto_o so_o that_o the_o fires-tincture_n be_v divide_v in_o the_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n each_o property_n on_o the_o centre_n give_v itself_o forth_o into_o its_o selfehood_n whence_o the_o self_o revolt_a will_n and_o the_o false_a lust_n do_v arise_v which_o lust_n desire_v to_o prove_v the_o dark_a world_n essence_n viz._n the_o earthly_a essence_n out_o of_o the_o dark_a world_n desire_n and_o to_o taste_v in_o itself_o how_o the_o same_o will_v relish_v if_o evil_a and_o good_a each_o manifest_a in_o itself_o be_v together_o viz._n in_o the_o dis-temperature_n without_o the_o divine_a one_o hereupon_o the_o false_a fiery_a desire_n shut_v up_o the_o property_n of_o the_o light_n tincture_n with_o the_o introduce_v vanity_n of_o the_o devil_n desire_n and_o with_o the_o earthly_a hunger_n after_o the_o vanity_n proceed_v from_o the_o dark_a world_n essence_n in_o the_o earth_n and_o in_o the_o element_n so_o that_o the_o heavenly_a female_n or_o right_a virgin-ike_a life_n be_v extinct_a in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o light_n 25._o for_o the_o holy_a spirit_n depart_v from_o the_o introduce_v vanity_n and_o so_o the_o holy_a matrix_fw-la viz._n the_o heavenly_a generatress_n disappear_v and_o the_o mother_n of_o the_o outward_a nature_n viz._n the_o outward_a natural_a woman_n understand_v the_o property_n of_o the_o woman_n get_v the_o upper_a dominion_n in_o the_o birth_n so_o that_o adam_n must_v now_o be_v divide_v and_o figure_v into_o a_o man_n and_o woman_n 26._o but_o be_v the_o fiery_a property_n of_o the_o tincture_n which_o now_o have_v the_o dominion_n in_o the_o man_n and_o be_v call_v man_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o father_n property_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o poisonful_a infection_n so_o that_o the_o tincture_n of_o venus_n viz._n of_o the_o woman_n or_o the_o light_n be_v mortify_v and_o be_v he_o introduce_v in_o himself_o the_o abomination_n of_o lust_n into_o the_o woman_n property_n whereby_o afterward_o the_o woman_n viz._n his_o eve_n do_v so_o eager_o lust_n after_o evil_a and_o good_a and_o begin_v the_o earthly_a eat_v thereupon_o we_o be_v here_o to_o consider_v that_o this_o same_o fires-soul_n viz._n the_o man_n tincture_n must_v be_v baptize_v again_o with_o the_o divine_a love-fire_n that_o so_o it_o may_v not_o introduce_v the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o devil_n and_o serpent_n insinuate_v into_o the_o masculine_a seed_n so_o poisonful_a into_o the_o woman_n matrix_fw-la it_o must_v be_v tincture_v and_o baptize_v again_o with_o the_o divine_a love-tincture_n viz._n with_o the_o holy_a love_n ens_fw-la which_o come_v to_o pass_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o the_o promise_v incorporate_v word_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n 27._o but_o the_o woman_n viz._n adam_n virginity_n be_v now_o transform_v or_o form_v out_o of_o adam_n nature_n and_o essence_n into_o a_o woman_n or_o manness_n and_o in_o she_o the_o holy_a virginity_n disappear_v as_o to_o god_n viz._n the_o tincture_n of_o the_o love_n and_o light_n do_v still_o remain_v but_o as_o it_o be_v dead_a or_o disappear_v for_o the_o outward_a mother_n viz._n the_o elementary_a mother_n live_v now_o in_o its_o stead_n in_o she_o and_o be_v the_o generatress_n of_o nature_n which_o must_v receive_v adam_n viz._n the_o man_n seed_n into_o itself_o 28._o into_o this_o disappear_v heavenly_a tincture_n of_o the_o light_n viz._n into_o the_o true_a
holy_a virginity_n the_o eternal_a holy_a word_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o have_v create_v adam_n into_o a_o image_n of_o god_n do_v promise_v inhest_n and_o incorporate_v itself_o with_o a_o covenant_n to_o bruise_v the_o head_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o serpent_n ens._n 29._o thus_o understand_v we_o here_o very_o accurate_o like_v as_o the_o father_n generate_v the_o son_n and_o as_o out_o of_o adam_n who_o betoken_v the_o father_n property_n the_o woman_n viz._n his_o love-tincture_n be_v take_v and_o as_o before_o while_o the_o woman_n be_v in_o the_o man_n the_o fire_n tincture_n penetrate_v into_o the_o light_n tincture_n and_o love_v itself_o therein_o and_o as_o man_n and_o woman_n be_v one_o body_n so_o likewise_o the_o fire-baptisme_n of_o the_o circumcision_n go_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o man_n fire-tincture_n into_o his_o female_a tincture_n in_o the_o woman_n god_n baptize_v the_o fire_n tincture_n in_o the_o man_n and_o out_o of_o the_o man_n seed_n come_v both_o the_o male_a and_o the_o female_a sex_n 30._o thus_o the_o man_n covenant_n and_o baptism_n enter_v into_o the_o woman_n viz._n into_o the_o female_a property_n for_o the_o woman_n tincture_n have_v in_o it_o already_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n word_n in_o the_o covenant_n will_v become_v man_n in_o she_o shut_v up_o barren_a ens_fw-la and_o quicken_v again_o therein_o the_o disappear_v virginity_n 31._o therefore_o the_o woman_n must_v not_o put_v on_o the_o seal_n of_o baptism_n in_o her_o own_o peculiar_a will_n or_o desire_v but_o have_v it_o from_o the_o man_n be_v she_o be_v take_v from_o the_o man_n that_o so_o she_o may_v become_v a_o right_a woman_n or_o manness_n in_o the_o man_n baptism_n that_o so_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o she_o may_v obtain_v the_o fires-baptisme_n and_o tincture_n from_o the_o man_n 32._o for_o s_n t_o paul_n understand_v this_o very_a well_o when_o he_o say_v 2.15_o say_v say_v say_v 1_o tim._n 2.15_o the_o woman_n shall_v be_v save_v by_o bear_v of_o child_n if_o she_o continue_v in_o the_o covenant_n and_o in_o the_o love_n for_o the_o woman_n have_v her_o soul_n from_o the_o man_n soul_n and_o when_o she_o be_v give_v to_o the_o man_n than_o she_o be_v one_o body_n with_o he_o and_o bring_v forth_o child_n to_o the_o man_n she_o be_v his_o woman_n his_o instrument_n a_o half-man_n and_o the_o man_n a_o half-woman_n 33._o and_o that_o the_o man_n property_n may_v again_o obtain_v the_o perfect_a love_n viz._n the_o female_a ens_fw-la and_o the_o woman_n the_o masculine_a ens_fw-la the_o holy_a spirit_n baptize_v the_o man_n viz._n the_o fiâ—es_n tincture_n with_o the_o heavenly_a holy_a virginlike_a tincture_n and_o the_o man_n baptize_v the_o woman_n essence_n in_o his_o seed_n with_o the_o fiery_a and_o also_o divine_a tincture_n therefore_o god_n command_v the_o male_n only_a to_o be_v circumcise_v 34._o for_o in_o the_o jew_n fire-baptisme_n the_o spirit_n baptize_v only_o 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god_n do_v drive_v itself_o into_o a_o fire_n for_o its_o own_o enkindle_n and_o thus_o mad_a also_o must_v the_o people_n be_v when_o the_o punishment_n shall_v come_v that_o they_o must_v all_o make_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o iniquity_n 52._o and_o we_o will_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o thou_o unclean_a lascivious_a rebellious_a self-willed_a lewd_a idolatrous_a murderous_a babylon_n full_a of_o all_o vice_n sin_n and_o abomination_n that_o now_o also_o these_o two_o angel_n viz._n god_n truth_n and_o judgement_n be_v come_v into_o thou_o and_o declare_v unto_o thou_o now_o at_o the_o end_n of_o enoch_n seal_n which_o be_v hide_v but_o at_o present_a be_v open_v in_o its_o sound_n and_o voice_n thy_o destruction_n and_o overthrow_n for_o the_o time_n of_o thy_o judgement_n be_v at_o hand_n and_o behold_v thyself_o aright_o and_o observe_v it_o very_o narrow_o thou_o have_v at_o present_a cast_a scorn_n reproach_n and_o contempt_n upon_o lot_n and_o the_o two_o angel_n as_o the_o sodomite_n do_v and_o therefore_o thy_o punishment_n hang_v over_o thou_o and_o observe_v it_o when_o the_o two_o angel_n shall_v carry_v forth_o lot_n under_o the_o open_a seal_n from_o thou_o then_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o destruction_n be_v at_o hand_n which_o now_o thou_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n believe_v but_o must_v be_v force_v to_o find_v it_o so_o by_o sad_a and_o woeful_a experience_n say_v the_o spirit_n of_o wonder_n 53._o we_o may_v see_v very_o full_o what_o be_v the_o sodomite_n vice_n and_o great_a sin_n the_o cry_n whereof_o be_v come_v up_o before_o god_n for_o lot_n will_v bring_v out_o his_o two_o daughter_n which_o be_v yet_o virgin_n unto_o they_o that_o so_o they_o may_v but_o cease_v from_o the_o rage_a uproar_n against_o these_o angelical_a messenger_n for_o he_o know_v well_o enough_o that_o they_o be_v whole_o drown_v in_o uncleanness_n if_o so_o be_v they_o may_v satisfy_v their_o desire_n 54._o the_o inward_a figure_n in_o the_o spirit_n give_v we_o to_o understand_v what_o moses_n do_v hereby_o typify_v be_v this_o the_o judgement_n begin_v at_o the_o house_n of_o god_n as_o here_o in_o lot_n the_o child_n of_o god_n must_v be_v first_o bring_v into_o judgement_n and_o prove_v if_o there_o be_v child_n of_o god_n in_o any_o place_n which_o may_v withhold_v the_o anger_n so_o that_o the_o punishment_n may_v be_v keep_v back_o than_o the_o spirit_n take_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o prove_v they_o in_o the_o same_o vice_n and_o sin_n of_o that_o city_n or_o country_n to_o see_v if_o they_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o same_o lewdness_n 55._o lot_z must_v set_v his_o two_o daughter_n with_o entreaty_n into_o judgement_n he_o will_v give_v they_o to_o the_o unclean_a lascivious_a people_n to_o be_v try_v for_o that_o which_o he_o say_v be_v so_o direct_v by_o the_o spirit_n which_o have_v the_o two_o daughter_n of_o lot_n in_o the_o judgement_n and_o have_v bring_v the_o proba_n or_o trial_n into_o their_o essence_n and_o hereby_o signify_v and_o lay_v open_v the_o sin_n and_o shame_n of_o the_o city_n viz._n that_o they_o be_v only_o unclean_a harlots-beast_n 56._o but_o when_o these_o two_o virgin_n be_v not_o capable_a of_o this_o vice_n the_o spirit_n viz._n the_o two_o angel_n defend_v they_o understand_v god_n truth_n protect_v they_o from_o the_o judgement_n of_o this_o people_n and_o also_o from_o the_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n for_o lot_n do_v not_o speak_v so_o of_o set_a purpose_n as_o if_o he_o will_v suffer_v his_o daughter_n to_o be_v deflower_v and_o defile_v but_o the_o spirit_n do_v set_v forth_o its_o figure_n 57_o and_o know_v for_o certain_a that_o this_o first_o book_n of_o moses_n be_v write_v whole_o from_o the_o prophecy_n of_o the_o spirit_n intimate_v what_o each_o act_n or_o sentence_n of_o the_o history_n hold_v forth_o in_o the_o figure_n and_o whosoever_o will_v read_v and_o right_o understand_v these_o act_n of_o the_o patriarch_n he_o must_v modelize_v or_o represent_v in_o his_o mind_n the_o old_a and_o new_a man_n and_o set_v christ_n and_o adam_n one_o against_o the_o other_o and_o then_o he_o may_v understand_v all_o and_o without_o this_o he_o understand_v nothing_o hereof_o but_o a_o childlike_a history_n which_o yet_o be_v so_o rich_a and_o full_a of_o mystery_n that_o no_o man_n from_o the_o cradle_n unto_o the_o long_a age_n be_v able_a to_o express_v they_o although_o he_o have_v obtain_v the_o knowledge_n and_o understand_v thereunto_o in_o his_o childhood_n and_o we_o in_o our_o gift_n do_v also_o give_v but_o some_o glance_n and_o hint_n thereof_o albeit_o we_o have_v obtain_v the_o apprehension_n and_o meaning_n of_o they_o from_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n yet_o we_o can_v express_v all_o and_o the_o world_n be_v not_o able_a to_o 11._o to_o to_o to_o to_o understand_v or_o apprehend_v it_o aright_o v._o 9_o â—0_n 11._o receive_v it_o 58._o and_o moses_n say_v the_o man_n of_o the_o city_n press_v sore_o upon_o the_o man_n lot_n and_o when_o they_o draw_v near_o together_o to_o break_v the_o door_n the_o man_n put_v forth_o their_o hand_n and_o pull_v lott_n into_o the_o house_n to_o they_o and_o shut_v to_o the_o door_n and_o the_o man_n which_o be_v before_o the_o door_n of_o the_o house_n be_v smite_v with_o blindness_n both_o small_a and_o great_a so_o that_o they_o weary_v themselves_o and_o can_v not_o find_v the_o door_n 59_o this_o figure_n be_v do_v be_v be_v be_v act_v or_o do_v achieve_v thus_o external_o so_o that_o they_o be_v thus_o blind_a with_o visible_a eye_n and_o can_v not_o see_v the_o door_n and_o do_v no_o hurt_n neither_o to_o lot_n and_o the_o two_o man_n with_o he_o or_o his_o house_n either_o but_o in_o the_o spirit_n the_o figure_n stand_v thus_o 60._o when_o god_n send_v these_o two_o angel_n viz._n his_o truth_n and_o judgement_n into_o a_o man_n spirit_n viz._n into_o the_o house_n of_o his_o heart_n as_o here_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v in_o lott_n in_o who_o also_o the_o spirit_n viz._n god_n truth_n and_o judgement_n be_v manifest_a and_o therefore_o he_o rebuke_v sodom_n for_o which_o cause_n they_o do_v encompass_v he_o about_o to_o slay_v and_o murder_v he_o than_o the_o judgement_n pass_v first_o upon_o this_o man_n who_o be_v represent_v unto_o the_o sodomite_n as_o if_o he_o be_v a_o fool_n who_o they_o must_v vex_v plague_n and_o perplex_v and_o they_o also_o do_v without_o intermission_n revile_v and_o rail_v at_o he_o and_o condemn_v he_o for_o false_a 61._o but_o he_o must_v reprove_v rebuke_n and_o teach_v they_o and_o he_o have_v no_o external_a protection_n of_o man_n they_o all_o cast_v the_o dirt_n of_o their_o mouth_n upon_o he_o and_o they_o that_o shall_v hinder_v it_o do_v but_o laugh_v at_o it_o let_v he_o look_v where_o he_o will_v he_o have_v no_o deliverer_n then_o suppose_v the_o common_a people_n god_n rebuke_n and_o punish_v he_o on_o this_o wise_a 62._o but_o these_o two_o angel_n be_v with_o he_o in_o his_o heart_n and_o stand_v in_o his_o person_n as_o in_o their_o vessel_n and_o instrument_n even_o amid_o the_o enemy_n but_o the_o common_a people_n do_v eager_o labour_v and_o bestir_v they_o to_o destroy_v he_o and_o his_o house_n 63._o and_o when_o it_o come_v to_o the_o trial_n in_o earnest_n than_o these_o two_o angel_n do_v put_v forth_o their_o hand_n upon_o the_o wicked_a malicious_a man_n heart_n and_o strike_v they_o with_o blindness_n that_o they_o be_v confound_v and_o know_v not_o how_o they_o shall_v get_v 〈◊〉_d get_v get_v get_v or_o 〈◊〉_d by_o this_o lott_n and_o the_o two_o angel_n one_o cast_v forth_o this_o another_z that_o one_o say_v he_o be_v honest_a another_o revile_v he_o and_o say_v all_o evil_a of_o he_o so_o long_o till_o they_o can_v find_v the_o door_n wherein_o they_o will_v break_v in_o unto_o he_o and_o do_v he_o mischief_n for_o these_o two_o angel_n do_v shut_v he_o up_o in_o themselves_o that_o they_o can_v see_v the_o door_n of_o revenge_n as_o may_v be_v see_v here_o in_o lot_n how_o god_n do_v deliver_v the_o messenger_n of_o his_o mouth_n and_o hide_v they_o from_o the_o enemy_n and_o this_o author_n this_o this_o this_o underhand_o the_o author_n pen_n have_v so_o find_v it_o by_o good_a experience_n 13._o vers._n 12_o 13._o 64._o and_o these_o man_n say_v unto_o lott_n have_v thou_o here_o any_o beside_o son_n in_o law_n and_o son_n and_o daughter_n and_o whosoever_o belong_v unto_o thou_o in_o the_o city_n bring_v they_o out_o of_o this_o place_n for_o we_o will_v destroy_v this_o place_n because_o the_o cry_v thereof_o be_v waxen_a great_a before_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v send_v we_o to_o destroy_v it_o and_o lot_n go_v and_o speak_v to_o his_o son_n in_o law_n marry_v law_n law_n law_n
with_o his_o daughter_n to_o go_v out_o from_o sodom_n and_o the_o other_o have_v the_o severe_a judgement_n and_o have_v now_o at_o last_o sift_v thou_o and_o turn_v thy_o inward_a signature_n outward_o and_o set_v it_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o thy_o other_o thy_o thy_o thy_o thy_o cain_n like_a cry_v for_o ruin_n upon_o other_o murderous_a cry_n be_v come_v up_o before_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o most_o high_a and_o it_o be_v exceed_o great_a he_o have_v send_v his_o angel_n to_o destroy_v thou_o and_o to_o overturn_v the_o city_n 10._o thy_o signature_n wherewith_o thou_o be_v now_o outward_o mark_v be_v the_o great_a covetousness_n and_o envy_n together_o with_o thy_o ammunition-money_n and_o the_o great_a wrathful_a severity_n of_o thy_o oppression_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o miserable_a in_o that_o thy_o covetousness_n have_v serve_v itself_o so_o high_a that_o it_o desire_v to_o devour_v all_o into_o itself_o whence_o thy_o great_a sword_n great_a great_a great_a the_o 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his_o wife_n by_o the_o hand_n and_o bid_v they_o go_v it_o be_v time_n this_o thou_o shall_v soon_o see_v by_o woeful_a experience_n 13._o for_o the_o angel_n of_o anger_n have_v also_o take_v thou_o into_o judgement_n and_o therefore_o thou_o be_v so_o wrathful_a covetous_a murderous_a and_o wicked_a do_v but_o behold_v thyself_o whether_o we_o speak_v truth_n thou_o get_v thyself_o much_o to_o spend_v in_o thy_o signature_n and_o thou_o have_v indeed_o a_o storehouse_n full_a of_o provision_n in_o the_o abyss_n he_o that_o can_v see_v let_v he_o see_v in_o who_o there_o be_v but_o the_o least_o inkling_n of_o the_o trumpet_n sound_v let_v he_o go_v out_o of_o sodom_n there_o be_v no_o long_o any_o tarry_n 14._o and_o moses_n speak_v further_a and_o when_o he_o have_v bring_v lot_n forth_o 23._o vers._n 17._o â—_o the_o 23._o he_o say_v escape_v for_o thy_o life_n look_v not_o behind_o thou_o and_o stay_v not_o also_o in_o this_o whole_a plain_n escape_v unto_o the_o mountain_n lest_o thou_o be_v consume_v but_o let_v say_v unto_o he_o oh_o not_o so_o my_o lord_n behold_v now_o be_v thy_o servant_n have_v find_v grace_n in_o thy_o sight_n be_v please_v to_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n which_o thou_o have_v show_v unto_o i_o in_o that_o thou_o have_v save_v my_o life_n i_o can_v escape_v to_o the_o mountain_n lest_o some_o evil_n take_v i_o and_o i_o die_v behold_v there_o be_v a_o city_n very_o near_o unto_o which_o i_o may_v flee_v it_o be_v a_o little_a one_o o_o let_v i_o escape_v thither_o be_v it_o not_o a_o little_a one_o and_o my_o soul_n shall_v live_v and_o he_o say_v unto_o he_o see_v i_o have_v accept_v thou_o concern_v this_o thing_n that_o i_o shall_v not_o overturn_v the_o city_n for_o which_o thou_o have_v speak_v haste_v thou_o escape_v thither_o for_o i_o can_v do_v nothing_o till_o thou_o be_v come_v thither_o therefore_o the_o name_n of_o the_o city_n be_v call_v zoar_n and_o the_o sun_n be_v rise_v upon_o the_o earth_n when_o lot_n come_v into_o zoar._n the_o inward_a figure_n stand_v thus_o 15._o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n have_v move_v the_o spirit_n in_o the_o covenant_n in_o lot_n and_o take_v he_o by_o his_o spiritual_a hand_n and_o bring_v he_o forth_o out_o of_o the_o judgement_n understand_v the_o soul_n of_o lot_n in_o which_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n in_o the_o covenant_n have_v open_v itself_o according_a to_o the_o spiritual_a property_n into_o which_o also_o the_o now_o send_v voice_n of_o truth_n and_o judgement_n do_v force_v and_o defend_v lot_n from_o and_o in_o the_o judgement_n 16._o for_o with_o the_o judgement_n the_o first_o principle_n viz._n the_o soul_n centre_n be_v sift_v and_o prove_v through_o all_o the_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n into_o this_o the_o lord_n hand_n viz._n the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v put_v itself_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n covenant_n in_o abraham_n and_o draw_v lot_n out_o of_o the_o judgement_n and_o from_o the_o child_n of_o sodom_n therefore_o the_o angel_n say_v deliver_v thyself_o and_o look_v not_o behind_o thou_o into_o judgement_n viz._n into_o the_o enkindle_a wrath_n lest_o the_o same_o take_v thou_o as_o happen_v to_o lot_n wife_n who_o turn_v her_o desire_n back_o again_o to_o see_v and_o behold_v what_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v 17._o as_o adam_n and_o lucifer_n also_o do_v the_o like_a who_o will_v essential_o behold_v and_o prove_v god_n viz._n the_o eternal_a nature_n wrath_n which_o yet_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o forth_o with_o prove_v spirit_n and_o body_n and_o if_o it_o reach_v any_o thing_n of_o which_o it_o be_v capable_a it_o devour_v it_o into_o itself_o 18._o now_o the_o soul_n of_o lot_n tremble_v and_o stand_v in_o fear_n before_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o judgement_n viz._n before_o god_n righteousness_n and_o entreat_v his_o truth_n that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n in_o the_o covenant_n towards_o he_o lest_o the_o turba_n shall_v take_v hold_n of_o he_o and_o it_o be_v a_o very_a excellent_a example_n how_o god_n take_v his_o child_n in_o the_o time_n of_o punishment_n and_o judgement_n into_o his_o love_n defend_v they_o and_o bring_v they_o forth_o from_o great_a destruction_n as_o he_o do_v here_o unto_o lot_n and_o also_o unto_o the_o upright_a child_n in_o the_o final_a destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n 19_o also_o the_o angel_n of_o vengeance_n say_v i_o can_v do_v nothing_o until_o thou_o be_v come_v thither_o oh_o thou_o wonderful_a god_n who_o can_v hinder_v thou_o but_o this_o be_v even_o thus_o to_o be_v understand_v the_o spirit_n of_o his_o love_n in_o the_o covenant_n have_v set_v or_o establish_v itself_o with_o the_o truth_n in_o lot_n and_o keep_v off_o the_o anger_n that_o it_o can_v not_o burn_v until_o lot_n come_v out_o 20._o and_o we_o see_v that_o oftentimes_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v able_a to_o withhold_v great_a plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o god_n from_o come_v down_o on_o a_o people_n there_o be_v even_o such_o a_o might_n in_o they_o that_o god_n anger_n be_v able_a to_o do_v nothing_o and_o be_v as_o it_o be_v impotent_a where_o they_o be_v present_a also_o they_o be_v a_o might_n and_o power_n against_o hell_n and_o the_o devil_n for_o such_o a_o thing_n be_v true_a real_a faith_n that_o it_o can_v withhold_v and_o overpower_v god_n in_o his_o anger_n 21._o therefore_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o lot_n i_o can_v do_v any_o thing_n until_o thou_o be_v go_v out_o and_o he_o spare_v also_o the_o little_a city_n call_v pella_n or_o zoar_v viz._n a_o diversion_n or_o turn_v away_o of_o the_o anger_n for_o lot_n sake_n for_o when_o he_o come_v thither_o the_o turba_n must_v be_v extinguish_v as_o the_o name_n in_o the_o uncompacted_a tongue_n of_o sense_n do_v express_v it_o 26._o ver._n 24_o 25_o 26._o 22._o and_o then_o the_o lord_n rain_v upon_o sodom_n and_o upon_o gomorrah_n brimstone_n and_o fire_n from_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o heaven_n and_o overthrow_v the_o city_n and_o all_o the_o plain_a and_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o city_n and_o all_o whatsoever_o grow_v upon_o the_o ground_n and_o his_o wife_n look_v back_o and_o she_o become_v a_o pillar_n of_o salt_n 23._o this_o be_v now_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v open_v himself_o to_o abraham_n in_o the_o love_n how_o he_o will_v sit_v in_o judgement_n over_o the_o world_n and_o how_o the_o may_v and_o dominion_n be_v give_v unto_o he_o of_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v destroy_v the_o devil_n kingdom_n upon_o the_o earth_n and_o give_v all_o wicked_a man_n unto_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n to_o be_v devour_v for_o when_o he_o have_v manifest_v himself_o to_o abraham_n and_o
woman_n understand_v it_o thus_o 21._o this_o egyptian_a woman_n be_v his_o flesh_n and_o blood_n with_o reason_n wherein_o the_o idol_n maozim_n viz._n the_o babylonicall_a whore_n sit_v where_o the_o devil_n have_v his_o pulpit_n which_o to_o the_o precious_a mind_n be_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n where_o the_o woman_n seed_n viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n must_v incessant_o bruise_v the_o serpent_n head_n viz._n the_o devil_n introduce_v desire_v in_o this_o whore_n of_o babylon_n 22._o this_o whore_n be_v now_o the_o exercise_n and_o probation_n of_o the_o spiritual_a cogitation_n or_o sense_n in_o the_o christian_a mind_n but_o this_o whore_n do_v not_o hurt_v the_o child_n of_o christ_n indeed_o it_o have_v a_o false_a lust_n and_o be_v a_o very_a wed_a harlot_n which_o shall_v not_o see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o it_o must_v yet_o serve_v for_o good_a to_o the_o child_n of_o god_n for_o by_o it_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n be_v lay_v upon_o the_o precious_a mind_n so_o that_o the_o mind_n must_v continue_v in_o humility_n and_o not_o say_v i_o be_o righteous_a i_o be_o holy_a no_o no_o the_o holiness_n be_v not_o this_o child_n be_v own_o but_o it_o be_v god_n mercy_n who_o have_v hear_v the_o cry_n of_o the_o lad_n viz._n of_o the_o poor_a forsake_a mind_n thus_o the_o noble_a holy_a mind_n viz._n the_o new_a man_n bear_v in_o christ_n spirit_n must_v be_v wed_v with_o this_o egyptian_a evil_a malicious_a idolatrous_a whorish_a ungodly_a woman_n which_o be_v thought_n be_v be_v be_v note_v how_o we_o can_v so_o much_o as_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n neither_o able_a to_o do_v will_n or_o think_v any_o good_a and_o bear_v with_o it_o the_o foul_a shame_n and_o reproach_n so_o long_o till_o the_o unclean_a idolatrous_a whore_n die_v and_o then_o this_o lad_n be_v lead_v of_o the_o angel_n into_o isaac_n tent_n viz._n into_o christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n 23._o and_o this_o be_v the_o very_a real_a figure_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n wherefore_o he_o have_v so_o punctual_o and_o emphatical_o decipher_v this_o figure_n for_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n aim_v so_o direct_o and_o full_o at_o the_o mortify_n of_o man_n selfehood_n and_o plain_o speak_v that_o the_o selfewill_n must_v be_v cast_v out_o from_o god_n and_o where_o christ_n be_v bear_v there_o the_o same_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v as_o here_o when_o isaac_n the_o type_n of_o christ_n be_v bear_v of_o the_o free_a woman_n than_o the_o son_n of_o the_o bondwoman_n must_v be_v cast_v out_o for_o in_o isaac_n the_o seed_n which_o shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v call_v it_o shall_v not_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o selfefull_a nature_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o will_n of_o man_n but_o out_o of_o god_n will_v out_o of_o the_o mortify_a will_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o die_v to_o its_o selfehood_n and_o despair_n of_o itself_o a_o christian_a must_v be_v bear_v that_o be_v ishmael_n viz._n the_o poor_a sinner_n when_o he_o become_v a_o enemy_n to_o sin_n repent_v of_o it_o and_o will_v it_o no_o more_o shall_v be_v bear_v in_o god_n mercy_n indeed_o nature_n must_v and_o shall_v be_v there_o even_o with_o its_o evil_a earthly_a flesh_n but_o christ_n be_v bring_v forth_o from_o thence_o as_o a_o fair_a blossom_n out_o of_o the_o wild_a earth_n as_o a_o pleasant_a fruit_n out_o of_o the_o kernel_n 24._o a_o very_a excellent_a figure_n the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n do_v present_a unto_o we_o in_o abraham_n and_o sarah_n when_o sarah_n will_v cast_v out_o the_o son_n of_o the_o bondwoman_n from_o the_o inheritance_n so_o that_o the_o son_n of_o the_o bondwoman_n shall_v not_o be_v heir_n with_o the_o free_a the_o same_o seem_v unjust_a to_o abraham_n be_v he_o be_v of_o his_o seed_n and_o his_o own_o son_n but_o god_n say_v to_o he_o let_v it_o not_o be_v grievous_a in_o thy_o sight_n because_o of_o the_o lad_n and_o because_o of_o the_o bondwoman_n in_o all_o that_o sarah_n have_v say_v unto_o thou_o harken_v to_o her_o voice_n for_o in_o isaac_n shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v call_v the_o inward_a precious_a figure_n of_o this_o be_v thus_o 25._o when_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o in_o christ_n spirit_n as_o it_o be_v here_o with_o abraham_n then_o he_o think_v sometime_o that_o he_o be_v whole_o new_a and_o know_v not_o himself_o yet_o aright_o and_o that_o he_o have_v the_o whorish_a egyptian_a bondwoman_n with_o her_o scoff_a son_n of_o vanity_n in_o his_o arm_n and_o now_o when_o it_o happen_v that_o oftentimes_o the_o mocker_n viz._n ishmael_n the_o son_n of_o the_o bondwoman_n do_v break_v forth_o out_o of_o he_o yea_o even_o whole_o without_o his_o will_n and_o purpose_n that_o sarah_n that_o be_v honest_a mind_n to_o who_o god_n do_v make_v it_o know_v do_v reprove_v he_o nay_o and_o be_v oftentimes_o reprove_v of_o the_o evil_a so_o that_o it_o be_v plain_o declare_v to_o he_o that_o this_o mocker_n shall_v be_v cast_v out_o this_o abraham_n viz._n the_o man_n will_v by_o no_o mean_n brook_v he_o will_v be_v uncontrolled_a and_o yet_o he_o do_v not_o know_v that_o he_o in_o this_o time_n of_o his_o earthly_a life_n stand_v in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o his_o word_n and_o work_n must_v be_v daily_o prove_v and_o judge_v he_o will_v often_o go_v in_o a_o way_n of_o justification_n and_o maintain_v his_o own_o cause_n and_o will_v be_v praise_v and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n forgett_v the_o egyptian_a bondwoman_n in_o his_o arm_n and_o her_o scoff_a son_n who_o sometime_o peep_v forth_o in_o his_o word_n with_o evil_a interpretation_n wrong_a meaning_n and_o evil_a surmise_n and_o cover_v itself_o fine_o under_o a_o gloze_a mantle_n of_o glister_a hypocrisy_n this_o now_o the_o free_a woman_n cast_v out_o that_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n cast_v it_o out_o by_o other_o people_n mouth_n and_o yet_o this_o seem_v to_o be_v unrighteous_a to_o the_o man_n be_v the_o word_n be_v bear_v of_o his_o body_n and_o arisen_a out_o of_o his_o very_a mind_n 26._o but_o the_o lord_n speak_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humility_n of_o christ_n let_v it_o not_o seem_v grievous_a in_o thy_o sight_n that_o people_n do_v find_v fault_n with_o thy_o word_n and_o reject_v thy_o labour_n harken_v to_o sarah_n viz._n to_o the_o divine_a voice_n and_o do_v thou_o thyself_o cast_v out_o from_o thou_o whatsoever_o thou_o have_v at_o any_o time_n speak_v or_o mean_v evil_o wrongful_o or_o partial_o for_o in_o isaac_n that_o be_v in_o thy_o deep_a humility_n thy_o seed_n shall_v be_v call_v where_o in_o thy_o word_n and_o work_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v in_o love_n and_o not_o in_o thy_o natural_a selfeness_n and_o peculiar_a ownhood_n of_o reason_n wherein_o the_o son_n of_o the_o bondwoman_n speak_v and_o work_v 27._o and_o the_o child_n of_o god_n ought_v well_o to_o consider_v this_o figure_n and_o think_v that_o whatsoever_o be_v speak_v and_o do_v from_o favour_n affection_n and_o partial_a side_v be_v it_o either_o towards_o honest_a or_o dishonest_a man_n the_o same_o proceed_v from_o the_o son_n of_o the_o bondwoman_n which_o must_v go_v into_o judgement_n to_o be_v try_v and_o must_v be_v judge_v of_o man_n viz._n of_o the_o evil_a and_o good_a it_o must_v be_v cast_v forth_o among_o a_o company_n of_o evil_a and_o good_a tongue_n where_o every_o one_o pass_v his_o sentence_n and_o judgement_n thereupon_o god_n judge_v upon_o the_o earth_n external_o by_o man_n both_o by_o the_o evil_n and_o good_n 28._o this_o now_o must_v seem_v so_o very_o grievous_a and_o heinous_a to_o abraham_n viz._n to_o man_n when_o his_o word_n and_o work_n be_v judge_v and_o prove_v and_o think_v that_o his_o divine_a seed_n must_v be_v bring_v forth_o only_o in_o the_o love_n and_o humility_n and_o that_o whatsoever_o he_o speak_v judge_v or_o do_v from_o partiality_n or_o favour_n do_v belong_v again_o unto_o judgement_n where_o it_o must_v be_v prove_v and_o purge_v as_o hagar_n with_o her_o son_n ishmael_n be_v and_o then_o when_o it_o be_v judge_v that_o be_v cast_v out_o by_o the_o people_n then_o come_v the_o angel_n of_o god_n and_o speak_v to_o the_o natural_a man_n that_o he_o shall_v not_o despair_v in_o this_o judgement_n but_o take_v it_o in_o good_a part_n and_o be_v content_a that_o his_o word_n and_o work_n be_v judge_v 29._o therefore_o we_o say_v as_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o to_o know_v it_o that_o whosoever_o will_v read_v and_o understand_v aright_o the_o history_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n he_o must_v set_v before_o he_o two_o type_n viz._n external_o adam_n viz._n the_o earthly_a man_n and_o internal_o christ_n and_o change_v both_o these_o into_o one_o and_o so_o he_o may_v understand_v all_o whatsoever_o
soul_n in_o this_o precious_a covenant_n and_o oath_n do_v whole_o give_v up_o itself_o with_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n to_o repentance_n then_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o jesus_n christ_n stand_v open_a to_o it_o in_o beer-sheba_a viz._n in_o the_o soul_n contrition_n where_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v swear_v that_o he_o will_v not_o destroy_v the_o poor_a soul_n and_o its_o child_n and_o grandchild_n nor_o do_v any_o hurt_n to_o this_o land_n of_o the_o soul_n viz._n to_o the_o body_n of_o the_o humanity_n 22._o thus_o now_o we_o ought_v steadfast_o to_o trust_v our_o dear_a immanuel_n jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v swear_v a_o precious_a oath_n to_o his_o father_n in_o our_o soul_n property_n that_o he_o will_v not_o turn_v away_o his_o mercy_n and_o love_n from_o we_o we_o shall_v but_o come_v to_o he_o in_o beer-sheba_a and_o receive_v the_o oath_n as_o our_o own_o that_o be_v with_o contrite_a penitent_a heart_n 23._o and_o moses_n say_v further_a when_o this_o be_v do_v then_o abimilech_n arise_v and_o pichol_n his_o field-captain_n and_o they_o return_v into_o the_o land_n of_o the_o philistine_n that_o be_v to_o say_v when_o god_n the_o father_n have_v give_v over_o the_o humanity_n to_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n with_o this_o covenant_n and_o oath_n then_o he_o go_v with_o his_o regiment_n or_o host_n viz._n with_o pichol_n that_o be_v with_o the_o outward_a nature_n again_o into_o the_o land_n of_o the_o philistine_n that_o be_v into_o the_o dominion_n or_o regiment_n of_o the_o outward_a and_o inward_a nature_n which_o be_v philistineall_a be_v be_v be_v or_o philistineall_a philistrean_n that_o be_v incline_v to_o good_a and_o evil_a this_o denote_v that_o the_o poor_a soul_n although_o it_o have_v take_v on_o it_o the_o covenant_n and_o oath_n of_o god_n and_o swear_v with_o christ_n to_o god_n yet_o it_o must_v in_o this_o life_n time_n dwell_v in_o the_o earthly_a body_n viz._n under_o the_o heathenish_a philistine_n heathenish_a heathenish_a heathenish_a or_o philistine_n philistrean_a essence_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v a_o constant_a adversary_n to_o this_o king_n abimilech_n viz._n to_o the_o poor_a soul_n and_o only_o forsake_v the_o covenant_n and_o oath_n and_o bring_v itself_o in_o its_o philistine_n its_o its_o its_o or_o philistine_n philistrean_a selfish_n lustful_a concupiscence_n and_o desire_n into_o selfehood_n as_o into_o its_o own_o land_n 24._o and_o hereby_o it_o be_v signify_v to_o the_o poor_a christian_n that_o they_o must_v lodge_v and_o lie_v with_o the_o new_a birth_n in_o this_o land_n this_o this_o this_o philistine_n land_n philistrean_a land_n or_o house_n of_o flesh_n as_o mere_a stranger_n and_o can_v be_v whole_o free_v in_o this_o life_n time_n for_o pichol_n the_o field-captain_n of_o the_o soul_n viz._n nature_n must_v have_v its_o rule_n and_o work_v in_o this_o time_n in_o evil_a and_o good_a and_o be_v a_o hard_a cross_n and_o continual_a temptation_n to_o the_o precious_a image_n of_o christ_n viz._n to_o the_o new-birth_n by_o which_o cross_n the_o noble_a and_o dear_a tree_n of_o pearl_n be_v move_v stir_v and_o cause_v to_o spring_v and_o grow_v as_o a_o tree_n which_o come_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n must_v grow_v in_o heat_n and_o cold_a in_o wind_n rain_n and_o snow_n so_o also_o must_v the_o precious_a little_a tree_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v a_o stranger_n with_o abraham_n in_o beer-sheba_a viz._n in_o the_o earthly_a cottage_n 25._o and_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n speak_v further_a say_v abraham_n plant_v tree_n at_o beer-sheba_a and_o there_o preach_v of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o everliving_a god_n and_o be_v a_o stranger_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o phylistin_o a_o long_a time_n this_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o abraham_n when_o the_o soul_n have_v receive_v the_o covenant_n and_o oath_n that_o it_o be_v contrite_a in_o true_a repentance_n do_v plant_v tree_n in_o beer-sheba_a that_o be_v it_o bring_v forth_o heavenly_a branch_n in_o this_o penitent_a heart_n in_o the_o strange_a land_n the_o earthly_a man_n and_o preach_v from_o these_o new_a branch_n of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n and_o dwell_v a_o long_a time_n viz._n the_o time_n of_o the_o whole_a earthly_a life_n in_o this_o philistine_n this_o this_o this_o philistine_n philistrean_a cottage_n 26._o and_o this_o be_v a_o real_a figure_n of_o the_o poor_a penitent_a sinner_n which_o in_o christ_n spirit_n become_v a_o new_a creature_n according_a to_o the_o inward_a man_n show_v how_o he_o must_v enter_v into_o repentance_n and_o plant_v out_o of_o christ_n spirit_n the_o little_a tree_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o contrite_a and_o true_o break_a mind_n and_o dwell_v also_o with_o this_o little_a pearl-tree_n of_o christ_n among_o a_o company_n of_o wicked_a man_n in_o a_o strange_a land_n viz._n in_o the_o evil_a corrupt_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o there_o teach_v of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o instruct_v the_o heathenish_a and_o philistine_n and_o and_o and_o philistine_n philistrean_a child_n that_o they_o in_o his_o preach_a may_v come_v to_o he_o in_o beer-sheba_a that_o be_v into_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n 27._o thus_o very_o exact_o do_v the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n play_v here_o with_o the_o type_n of_o christ_n under_o a_o external_a history_n in_o a_o simple_a childlike_a form_n and_o show_v we_o how_o we_o must_v continual_o stand_v in_o temptation_n trial_n danger_n and_o opposition_n and_o how_o god_n do_v thus_o wonderful_o deliver_v his_o child_n that_o even_o those_o of_o who_o they_o be_v afraid_a and_o do_v also_o wish_v they_o no_o good_a must_v at_o last_o make_v a_o covenant_n of_o peace_n with_o they_o in_o their_o conscience_n and_o also_o how_o the_o poor_a soul_n by_o reason_n of_o great_a fear_n and_o horror_n have_v no_o rest_n in_o itself_o unless_o that_o it_o come_v through_o earnest_a repentance_n in_o christ_n to_o god_n and_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o christ_n in_o god_n so_o that_o the_o poor_a deject_a conscience_n and_o nature_n be_v comfort_v without_o this_o there_o be_v mere_a distress_n anguish_n horror_n unsettlement_n as_o happen_v to_o abimilech_n when_o he_o be_v enkindle_v in_o false_a lust_n towards_o sarah_n then_o god_n terrify_v his_o conscience_n that_o he_o go_v to_o abraham_n and_o humble_v himself_o before_o he_o and_o with_o great_a recompense_n and_o gift_n make_v a_o covenant_n with_o he_o thus_o also_o it_o go_v with_o the_o child_n of_o christ_n when_o they_o endure_v temptation_n and_o continue_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n then_o at_o last_o their_o enemy_n must_v be_v ashamed_a and_o return_v back_o as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v see_v here_o in_o this_o figure_n chap._n xlviii_o how_o god_n try_v abraham_n and_o set_v forth_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n offer_v in_o his_o suffer_v and_o death_n 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isaac_n and_o abraham_n in_o adam_n must_v go_v forth_o to_o the_o offering_n that_o be_v christ_n stand_v in_o abraham_n viz._n adam_n person_n and_o also_o in_o his_o heavenly_a humanity_n who_o shall_v only_o go_v and_o offer_v up_o the_o offering_n of_o his_o body_n to_o the_o anger-fire_n of_o his_o father_n and_o worship_n for_o we_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n therefore_o he_o say_v he_o will_v go_v yonder_o that_o be_v when_o he_o shall_v offer_v up_o his_o life_n he_o will_v go_v yonder_o that_o be_v to_o god_n and_o worship_n for_o we_o unto_o god_n 12._o this_o point_n at_o his_o ascension_n according_a to_o the_o humanity_n when_o he_o have_v finish_v the_o sacrifice_n he_o go_v place_n go_v go_v go_v yonder_o or_o to_o that_o place_n thither_o and_o worship_v in_o our_o assume_v humanity_n unto_o god_n his_o father_n that_o be_v our_o assume_v soul_n in_o divine_a power_n and_o property_n do_v pray_v and_o intercede_v for_o our_o weakness_n and_o ignorances_n unto_o and_o before_o god_n therefore_o say_v abraham_n we_o will_v go_v yonder_o and_o worship_n that_o be_v we_o god_n and_o man_n and_o when_o we_o have_v worship_v we_o will_v come_v again_o to_o you_o that_o be_v we_o poor_a child_n of_o eve_n must_v in_o the_o mean_a while_n tarry_v with_o the_o asâ—_n until_o the_o time_n of_o its_o offering_n and_o prayer_n be_v out_o and_o then_o he_o come_v again_o unto_o we_o when_o we_o have_v finish_v the_o course_n of_o the_o outward_a asinine_a life_n 13._o also_o it_o intimate_v very_o pregnant_o that_o he_o when_o the_o time_n of_o the_o offer_n in_o prayer_n be_v out_o will_v certain_o come_v again_o unto_o we_o from_o the_o place_n whither_o he_o be_v go_v and_o dwell_v visible_o with_o the_o creaturall_a humanity_n among_o we_o as_o the_o two_o angel_n say_v unto_o the_o man_n of_o israel_n 1.11_o israel_n israel_n israel_n note_v jesuse_v come_v again_o act._n 1.11_o you_o shall_v see_v this_o jesus_n come_v again_o in_o like_a manner_n as_o he_o be_v ascend_v which_o time_n be_v now_o near_o and_o his_o voice_n to_o prepare_v the_o bride_n have_v already_o sound_v and_o therefore_o hold_v not_o this_o for_o a_o uncertain_a fiction_n the_o morning_n star_n and_o messenger_n of_o the_o annunciation_n be_v appear_v 22.6_o gen._n 22.6_o 14._o and_o abraham_n take_v the_o wood_n of_o the_o burnt-offering_a and_o lay_v it_o upon_o isaac_n his_o son_n and_o he_o take_v the_o fire_n in_o his_o hand_n and_o the_o knife_n and_o they_o go_v both_o of_o they_o together_o the_o inward_a figure_n stand_v thus_o adam_n have_v divide_v and_o rend_v asunder_o god_n love_n and_o anger_n in_o himself_o and_o bring_v himself_o with_o the_o creaturall_a life_n into_o the_o anger_n which_o have_v amass_v the_o earthly_a vanity_n to_o itself_o now_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v here_o point_n at_o this_o figure_n how_o christ_n shall_v take_v our_o introduce_v sin_n upon_o himself_o and_o carry_v it_o to_o the_o burnt-offering_a 15._o and_o abraham_n take_v the_o knife_n and_o fire_n abraham_n denote_v adam_n who_o take_v the_o fire_n of_o god_n anger_n into_o himself_o and_o the_o knife_n signify_v death_n that_o christ_n shall_v be_v kill_v and_o offer_v up_o in_o abraham_n that_o be_v in_o adam_n anger-fire_n to_o the_o father_n and_o it_o clear_o denote_v that_o abraham_n that_o be_v adam_z shall_v do_v it_o to_o christ_n for_o christ_n shall_v be_v offer_v up_o of_o man_n be_v the_o man_n adam_n have_v take_v on_o himself_o the_o fuel_n viz._n the_o sin_n for_o the_o offering_n therefore_o also_o man_n viz._n the_o jew_n must_v offer_v it_o up_o to_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n that_o so_o man_n may_v be_v atone_v by_o man_n understand_v by_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ._n 16._o and_o isaac_n speak_v unto_o abraham_n his_o father_n and_o say_v my_o father_n 8._o gen._n 22.7_o 8._o and_o abraham_n answer_v here_o be_o i_o my_o son_n and_o he_o say_v lo_o here_o be_v the_o fire_n and_o the_o wood_n but_o where_o be_v the_o lamb_n for_o the_o burnt-offring_a and_o abraham_n say_v my_o son_n god_n will_v provide_v himself_o a_o lamb_n for_o the_o burnt-offring_a and_o so_o they_o go_v both_o of_o they_o together_o the_o precious_a figure_n be_v thus_o the_o spirit_n here_o play_v in_o christ_n person_n who_o be_v come_v in_o great_a humility_n into_o adam_n humanity_n and_o present_v himself_o to_o his_o father_n in_o adam_n essence_n with_o his_o heavenly_a humanity_n and_o say_v behold_v my_o father_n here_o i_o have_v take_v on_o i_o the_o sin_n and_o death_n in_o the_o humanity_n here_o be_v now_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o anger_n viz._n the_o divide_a life_n form_n of_o man_n property_n selfehood_n and_o own_o will_n in_o this_o now_o i_o have_v the_o fuel_n wherein_o thy_o fire_n of_o anger_n burn_v here_o now_o i_o have_v the_o wood_n viz._n the_o sin_n of_o all_o man_n and_o also_o thy_o fire_n to_o the_o offering_n where_o be_v now_o the_o sheep_n the_o the_o the_o sheep_n lamb_n viz._n the_o patient_a lamb_n which_o shall_v be_v offer_v up_o in_o this_o fire_n and_o abraham_n answer_v from_o his_o strong_a faith_n ens_fw-la god_n will_v provide_v himself_o a_o lamb_n for_o the_o burnt-offering_a and_o they_o go_v both_o of_o they_o together_o 17._o here_o christ_n do_v in_o isaac_n figure_n present_v himself_o in_o our_o assume_v humanity_n to_o his_o father_n and_o say_v where_o be_v now_o the_o lamb_n for_o the_o true_a peace_n offer_v but_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n have_v apprehend_v the_o patient_a lamb_n which_o lie_v in_o isaac_n viz._n the_o heavenly_a humanity_n which_o god_n will_v open_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o our_o disappear_v and_o also_o heavenly_a humanity_n and_o say_v
god_n will_v provide_v himself_o a_o lamb_n for_o the_o right_n burnt-offering_a and_o hereby_o he_o secret_o point_v at_o the_o heavenly_a humanity_n which_o god_n will_v introduce_v into_o christ_n humanity_n viz._n into_o our_o humanity_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o patient_a lamb_n that_o god_n will_v provide_v for_o himself_o which_o abraham_n have_v already_o apprehend_v in_o faith_n and_o hint_n at_o 18._o and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n say_v they_o go_v both_o of_o they_o together_o understand_v unto_o the_o offering_n betoken_v our_o adamicall_a humanity_n and_o christ_n heavenly_a supernatural_a humanity_n of_o divine_a essentiality_n that_o both_o these_o shall_v go_v together_o to_o the_o offering_n of_o god_n as_o christ_n offer_v on_o the_o cross_n his_o heavenly_a humanity_n in_o our_o humanity_n to_o the_o father_n and_o with_o the_o heavenly_a reconcile_a we_o captivate_v in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o preserve_v it_o in_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n anger_n as_o the_o gold_n be_v preserve_v of_o the_o tincture_n in_o the_o fire_n 19_o and_o when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o place_n of_o which_o god_n have_v tell_v he_o 10._o gen_n 22.9_o 10._o abraham_n build_v there_o a_o altar_n and_o lay_v the_o wood_n in_o order_n upon_o it_o and_o bind_v isaac_n his_o son_n and_o lay_v he_o on_o the_o altar_n upon_o the_o wood_n and_o abraham_n stretch_v forth_o his_o hand_n and_o take_v the_o knife_n to_o slay_v his_o son_n this_o be_v now_o the_o right_a earnestness_n viz._n the_o figure_n how_o god_n will_v bind_v his_o son_n by_o adam_n child_n viz._n by_o abraham_n child_n the_o jew_n that_o be_v he_o will_v bind_v our_o sin_n and_o lay_v it_o upon_o the_o wood_n that_o be_v hang_v it_o on_o the_o cross_n viz._n on_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n which_o be_v become_v in_o man_n a_o wooden_a earthly_a cross_n whereas_o before_o the_o life_n cross_n viz._n the_o figure_n of_o the_o deity_n be_v spiritual_a and_o holy_a in_o adam_n but_o in_o the_o earthly_a lust_n it_o have_v make_v itself_o earthly_a and_o as_o it_o be_v wooden_a thus_o also_o the_o death_n viz._n the_o die_a of_o the_o holy_a cross_n in_o man_n must_v be_v again_o offer_v up_o to_o god_n upon_o a_o wooden_a earthly_a cross_n and_o be_v again_o change_v out_o of_o the_o earthly_a death_n into_o the_o holy_a spiritual_a figure_n 20._o christ_n shall_v not_o be_v slay_v but_o hang_v up_o on_o the_o cross_n pierce_v through_o in_o his_o hand_n and_o foot_n for_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v awaken_v in_o the_o conversation_n and_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n and_o foot_n and_o therefore_o also_o isaac_n in_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n must_v not_o be_v slay_v and_o also_o burn_v for_o he_o be_v not_o the_o right_a one_o but_o the_o figure_n only_o in_o our_o humanity_n for_o he_o can_v not_o accomplish_v this_o offer_n in_o its_o power_n and_o it_o denote_v that_o we_o be_v indeed_o bind_v with_o christ_n and_o lay_v upon_o the_o wood_n and_o also_o must_v die_v for_o christ_n sake_n but_o with_o our_o death_n we_o can_v attain_v this_o offering_n as_o isaac_n also_o can_v not_o effect_v that_o but_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n out_o of_o which_o christ_n arise_v the_o same_o do_v effect_v it_o and_o can_v yet_o now_o in_o these_o day_n effect_n it_o in_o the_o christian_n in_o christ_n in_o his_o humanity_n in_o we_o 21._o and_o as_o isaac_n be_v represent_v in_o christ_n figure_n as_o if_o he_o be_v to_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n even_o so_o every_o true_a christian_a must_v with_o isaac_n enter_v into_o christ_n figure_n he_o must_v willing_o resign_v himself_o into_o christ_n death_n and_o bind_v his_o sin_n with_o the_o will_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o offer_v it_o upon_o the_o altar_n of_o christ_n and_o with_o a_o full_a and_o free_a will_n die_v whole_o to_o sin_n then_o come_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n as_o it_o come_v to_o abraham_n and_o to_o hagar_n in_o the_o wilderness_n of_o beer-sheba_a and_o say_v do_v not_o any_o thing_n to_o nature_n viz._n thy_o son_n now_o i_o know_v thou_o believe_v god_n 22._o but_o it_o must_v come_v so_o far_o with_o the_o penitent_a sinner_n as_o here_o it_o do_v with_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n where_o isaac_n be_v lay_v ready_o bind_v upon_o the_o wood_n and_o abraham_n take_v the_o knife_n to_o slay_v he_o there_o must_v be_v a_o very_a real_a sincere_a earnestness_n in_o this_o matter_n the_o sinful_a man_n must_v bind_v the_o sin_n with_o all_o his_o thought_n and_o mind_n and_o give_v himself_o whole_o into_o the_o process_n that_o he_o will_v now_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o offer_v it_o up_o in_o faith_n and_o confidence_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n death_n he_o must_v take_v the_o knife_n with_o abraham_n into_o the_o hand_n that_o be_v he_o must_v whole_o take_v and_o fasten_v into_o his_o mind_n to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o earnest_a repentance_n in_o die_v to_o sin_n it_o must_v come_v to_o the_o real_a and_o effectual_a practice_n and_o not_o only_o come_v before_o the_o altar_n and_o say_v i_o be_o a_o sinner_n god_n have_v offer_v christ_n for_o i_o and_o yet_o keep_v the_o sinful_a will_n but_o he_o must_v bind_v sin_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o lay_v himself_o whole_o with_o all_o power_n and_o strength_n on_o the_o burnt-offering_n altar_n upon_o the_o wood_n 23._o the_o evil_a earthly_a will_n must_v be_v bind_v and_o resign_v up_o with_o earnestness_n and_o cast_v upon_o god_n altar_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o be_v also_o offer_v up_o in_o christ_n die_v and_o not_o only_o comfort_v the_o sinful_a man_n and_o flatter_v it_o with_o christ_n death_n say_v god_n take_v away_o sin_n from_o we_o in_o christ_n satisfaction_n and_o merit_n we_o need_v only_o comfort_v ourselves_o therewith_o and_o apply_v it_o from_o without_o to_o ourselves_o no_o no_o but_o we_o also_o ourselves_o must_v die_v to_o sin_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o put_v on_o christ_n offering_n in_o his_o death_n and_o as_o a_o obedient_a isaac_n we_o must_v cast_v ourselves_o on_o god_n mercy_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o will_n of_o christ_n and_o arise_v in_o christ_n in_o and_o with_o he_o that_o god_n may_v justify_v we_o from_o the_o altar_n of_o sin-offering_n with_o isaac_n in_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o true_a offering_n in_o the_o figure_n of_o isaac_n 24._o not_o as_o babel_n teach_v there_o must_v be_v a_o entire_a and_o sincere_a earnestness_n and_o not_o only_o a_o comfort_v and_o apply_v promise_n of_o consolation_n but_o we_o must_v with_o abraham_n obey_v god_n and_o then_o we_o put_v on_o christ_n suffering_n and_o death_n and_o christ_n death_n avail_v only_o in_o we_o and_o here_o it_o be_v true_o say_v you_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n in_o christ_n merit_n the_o will_n of_o self_n attain_v it_o not_o but_o that_o which_o enter_v into_o christ_n death_n and_o die_v it_o must_v come_v to_o the_o death_n and_o mortification_n of_o the_o own_o self-will_n the_o soul_n will_v must_v be_v a_o utter_a destroy_a enemy_n to_o sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n viz._n to_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n there_o must_v be_v a_o opposite_a enmity_n between_o they_o else_o christ_n death_n be_v 22.11_o be_v be_v be_v note_v to_o who_o christ_n death_n be_v not_o profitable_a gen._n 22.11_o not_o at_o all_o profitable_a to_o any_o 25._o and_o moses_n say_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n call_v unto_o he_o out_o of_o heaven_n and_o say_v abraham_n abraham_n that_o be_v when_o man_n resign_v up_o his_o will_n whole_o and_o willing_o desire_v to_o obey_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v himself_o into_o christ_n suffering_n death_n and_o reproach_n that_o he_o now_o will_v in_o the_o cross_n and_o suffering_n hold_v still_o and_o steadfast_a to_o god_n under_o christ_n red_a ensign_n red_a red_a red_a ensign_n banner_n then_o god_n call_v man_n with_o a_o twofold_a a_o a_o a_o twofold_a double_a voice_n as_o here_o he_o do_v abraham_n where_o god_n say_v unto_o he_o abraham_n abraham_n that_o be_v he_o call_v to_o he_o in_o his_o own_o voice_n in_o his_o word_n and_o also_o in_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o humane_a essence_n that_o be_v he_o open_v to_o he_o the_o divine_a hear_n in_o himself_o so_o that_o he_o hear_v god_n from_o without_o in_o his_o word_n of_o his_o servant_n and_o also_o from_o within_o in_o his_o own_o life_n word_n viz._n in_o the_o sensvall_a voice_n which_o be_v divide_v in_o babel_n by_o the_o child_n of_o nimrod_n and_o form_v into_o the_o spirit_n of_o letter_n where_o the_o mental_a tongue_n be_v then_o compact_v here_o it_o arise_v again_o in_o the_o uncompacted_a sensvall_n tongue_n so_o that_o man_n hear_v what_o the_o lord_n speak_v in_o he_o of_o
and_o mysterious_a intimation_n and_o prophecy_n concern_v the_o hide_a spiritual_a world_n show_v what_o shall_v be_v after_o this_o time_n 41._o reason_n must_v know_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v not_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n only_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o history_n of_o the_o ancient_n which_o for_o the_o most_o part_n seem_v but_o simple_a and_o childlike_a no_o they_o be_v set_v forth_o for_o a_o type_n and_o information_n 42._o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v represent_v the_o great_a wonder_n therein_o which_o he_o will_v accomplish_v in_o man_n and_o that_o in_o a_o plain_a simple_a and_o childlike_a manner_n that_o so_o the_o pride_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o suttlety_n or_o wisdom_n of_o reason_n may_v be_v confound_v and_o make_v foolish_a thereby_o 43._o for_o we_o must_v know_v that_o the_o great_a power_n and_o virtue_n together_o with_o the_o wonder_n do_v lie_v in_o the_o humility_n and_o lowliness_n and_o how_o god_n be_v so_o near_o unto_o all_o thing_n and_o yet_o nothing_o apprehend_v he_o unless_o it_o stand_v still_o unto_o he_o and_o give_v up_o the_o own_o will_n and_o then_o he_o work_v through_o all_o as_o the_o sun_n through_o the_o whole_a world_n chap._n xlix_o of_o the_o death_n of_o sarah_n and_o the_o hereditary_a sepulchre_n of_o abraham_n what_o be_v understand_v and_o signify_v thereby_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n have_v set_v before_o he_o the_o whole_a figure_n of_o man_n by_o abraham_n show_v what_o his_o condition_n shall_v be_v in_o this_o world_n xxiii_o gen._n xxiii_o and_o what_o hereafter_o shall_v become_v of_o he_o for_o after_o he_o have_v first_o speak_v of_o the_o beginning_n viz._n of_o the_o stock_n of_o the_o humane_a tree_n show_v whence_o it_o do_v spring_n he_o afterward_o declare_v its_o bough_n and_o branch_n together_o with_o its_o power_n and_o virtue_n and_o mention_v how_o this_o tree_n be_v corrupt_v in_o its_o power_n and_o essence_n and_o that_o god_n have_v bestow_v the_o high_a tincture_n upon_o it_o to_o tincture_n it_o again_o and_o renew_v it_o and_o how_o the_o poison_n in_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o tree_n withstand_v tree_n tree_n tree_n or_o have_v be_v withstand_v be_v to_o be_v resist_v 2._o here_o he_o do_v now_o very_o wonderful_o signify_v how_o this_o tree_n have_v stand_v in_o the_o corrupt_a property_n in_o a_o strange_a field_n and_o root_v itself_o with_o the_o root_n into_o a_o strange_a or_o alienate_v own_o hood_n wherein_o the_o root_n be_v not_o native_a and_o how_o the_o root_n of_o the_o humane_a tree_n must_v forsake_v the_o strange_a field_n together_o with_o the_o strange_a introduce_v essence_n and_o whole_o give_v itself_o free_o out_o of_o its_o life_n will_n and_o desire_v 3._o also_o hereby_o be_v signify_v how_o the_o place_n whence_o the_o humane_a root_n do_v spring_v be_v between_o the_o holy_a spiritual_a world_n and_o this_o earthly_a corrupt_a world_n and_o that_o man_n propriety_n from_o whence_o he_o be_v spring_v do_v stand_v in_o a_o double_a pitt_n double_a double_a double_a our_o text_n have_v it_o the_o cave_n of_o machpelah_n which_o here_o in_o the_o german_a version_n be_v render_v a_o double_a cave_n or_o a_o twofold_a pitt_n cave_n viz._n in_o two_o principle_n and_o how_o he_o must_v be_v bury_v in_o this_o twofold_a pit_n as_o a_o kernel_n which_o be_v sow_o into_o the_o ground_n and_o how_o also_o this_o cave_n of_o machpelah_n this_o twofold_a pit_n be_v man_n propriety_n of_o which_o essence_n or_o substance_n he_o himself_o be_v essential_o 4._o the_o figure_n of_o this_o we_o see_v here_o in_o abraham_n that_o when_o he_o converse_v in_o this_o outward_a world_n he_o possess_v upon_o the_o earth_n no_o land_n of_o his_o own_o but_o go_v from_o one_o place_n unto_o another_o and_o be_v every_o where_o a_o stranger_n but_o when_o his_o sarah_n die_v than_o he_o will_v have_v a_o bury_a place_n for_o a_o certain_a possession_n for_o his_o wife_n himself_o also_o and_o his_o child_n and_o moreover_o he_o will_v not_o have_v it_o for_o nothing_o but_o buy_v it_o all_o which_o be_v a_o very_a wonderful_a typification_n and_o not_o only_o a_o bare_a history_n as_o the_o jew_n have_v hold_v it_o to_o be_v before_o who_o eye_n the_o vail_n of_o moses_n be_v hang_v but_o we_o will_v here_o also_o set_v forth_o the_o inward_a figure_n with_o the_o outward_a and_o see_v what_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n do_v here_o signify_v 23.2_o gen._n 23.2_o 5._o moses_n say_v sarah_n die_v at_o hebron_n in_o the_o kiriach-arba_a the_o the_o the_o our_o text_n kiriach-arba_a head_n city_n in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n this_o may_v very_o well_o thus_o be_v but_o the_o spirit_n have_v his_o figure_n under_o it_o for_o he_o look_v upon_o the_o centre_n where_o the_o death_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v and_o where_o the_o true_a man_n must_v die_v as_o namely_o in_o the_o head-citie_n hebron_n that_o be_v in_o the_o form_a word_n where_o he_o have_v introduce_v the_o own_o hood_n and_o selvish_a lust_n into_o the_o form_a word_n of_o his_o life_n property_n and_o set_v himself_o up_o into_o a_o selfefull_a dominion_n and_o regiment_n as_o into_o a_o head_n city_n where_o the_o self-will_n have_v frame_v and_o contrive_v to_o itself_o a_o city_n or_o propriety_n in_o the_o form_a word_n and_o build_v it_o up_o for_o its_o own_o peculiar_a land_n of_o possession_n where_o he_o indeed_o suppose_v he_o be_v a_o god_n or_o something_o of_o his_o own_o that_o he_o may_v do_v with_o and_o how_o he_o please_v now_o this_o self-will_n must_v die_v in_o the_o head-citie_n viz._n in_o the_o form_v ens_fw-la of_o the_o word_n in_o its_o centre_n viz._n in_o the_o city_n of_o its_o own-hood_n 6._o and_o this_o city_n hebron_n lie_v right_o over_o against_o mamre_n viz._n between_o the_o eternal_a and_o temporal_a nature_n where_o the_o cave_n of_o machpelah_n the_o twofold_a pit_n be_v viz._n the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o of_o nature_n for_o in_o this_o twofold_a pit_n abraham_n will_v bury_v his_o sarah_n and_o have_v the_o pit_n for_o his_o own_o 7._o that_o be_v to_o say_v when_o the_o child_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o hebron_n viz._n in_o the_o city_n of_o humane_a own-hood_n do_v die_v unto_o the_o selfefull_a outward_a natural_a life_n or_o selfehood_n than_o the_o true_a resign_v life_n will_v no_o long_o stand_v in_o a_o strange_a field_n or_o strange_a essence_n but_o in_o its_o own_o from_o whence_o it_o be_v original_o arisen_a but_o be_v it_o have_v lose_v this_o same_o life_n field_n in_o adam_n and_o root_v itself_o into_o a_o strange_a field_n viz._n into_o the_o serpent_n field_n of_o falsehood_n the_o life_n can_v take_v unto_o itself_o again_o of_o due_a right_n the_o first_o true_a field_n but_o it_o must_v buy_v it_o this_o be_v even_o the_o figure_n that_o christ_n have_v buy_v it_o for_o his_o blood_n of_o the_o heavenly_a essentiality_n for_o the_o holy_a tincture_n understand_v he_o have_v thus_o purchase_v it_o of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n wherein_o god_n anger_n viz._n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n be_v manifest_a and_o have_v devour_v this_o field_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n into_o its_o self_n as_o its_o own_o for_o out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n the_o word_n of_o the_o humane_a property_n be_v bring_v into_o a_o formation_n this_o the_o child_n of_o self_n have_v take_v into_o possession_n therefore_o say_v the_o spirit_n the_o child_n of_o heth_n have_v this_o field_n for_o their_o own_o possession_n 8._o this_o signify_v that_o god_n child_n must_v whole_o forsake_v the_o nature-right_a in_o this_o field_n of_o the_o form_a life_n or_o word_n for_o they_o have_v lose_v the_o natural_a right_n in_o it_o but_o in_o christ_n they_o must_v buy_v it_o again_o of_o the_o father_n of_o nature_n they_o must_v take_v christ_n for_o their_o ransom_n and_o give_v the_o father_n four_o hundred_o shekell_n of_o silver_n for_o the_o same_o and_o these_o be_v the_o four_o centre_n in_o the_o spiritual_a body_n be_v property_n which_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o holy_a tincture_n viz._n in_o christ_n property_n 9_o the_o first_o shekell_n be_v the_o true_a magical_a fire_n the_o second_o be_v the_o light_n or_o love-desire_n the_o three_o be_v the_o holy_a sound_n of_o the_o mental_a tongue_n the_o four_o be_v the_o form_v or_o conceive_v ens_fw-la out_o of_o the_o other_o property_n where_o the_o holy_a life_n be_v form_v and_o stand_v in_o a_o essence_n this_o be_v the_o pure_a silver_n without_o any_o spott_n or_o foulness_n under_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n point_n that_o abraham_n in_o christ_n have_v give_v to_o the_o child_n of_o heth_n viz._n to_o ephron_n understand_v to_o the_o father_n or_o the_o father_n property_n for_o his_o cave_n of_o
speak_v unto_o i_o and_o swear_v also_o unto_o i_o say_v unto_o thy_o seed_n i_o will_v give_v this_o land_n he_o shall_v send_v his_o angel_n before_o thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v there_o take_v a_o wife_n unto_o my_o son_n but_o if_o the_o woman_n will_v not_o follow_v thou_o then_o thou_o be_v clear_a from_o the_o oath_n only_o bring_v not_o my_o son_n thither_o again_o and_o then_o the_o servant_n put_v his_o hand_n under_o the_o thigh_n of_o abraham_n his_o master_n and_o swear_v unto_o he_o concern_v this_o matter_n 9_o the_o inward_a meaning_n be_v thus_o god_n say_v to_o his_o officer_n nature_n have_v a_o care_n that_o thou_o do_v not_o go_v according_a to_o thy_o reason_n and_o conceive_v another_o will_n and_o bring_v my_o holy_a ens_fw-la again_o thither_o from_o whence_o it_o be_v come_v for_o it_o must_v dwell_v in_o man_n the_o god_n of_o heaven_n who_o have_v take_v the_o humane_a ens_fw-la from_o the_o eternal_a word_n from_o his_o eternal_a native_a country_n which_o be_v the_o house_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n who_o have_v promise_v man_n the_o land_n of_o canaan_n according_a to_o the_o paradisicall_a property_n and_o moreover_o have_v swear_v to_o he_o he_o shall_v send_v his_o angel_n before_o thou_o that_o so_o thou_o may_v take_v a_o wife_n unto_o my_o son_n there_o even_o where_o the_o angel_n viz._n the_o divine_a will_n shall_v guide_v and_o direct_v thou_o that_o be_v when_o god_n will_v betrothe_v and_o bind_v himself_o with_o his_o word_n and_o power_n in_o his_o child_n with_o a_o eternal_a marriage_n than_o he_o send_v his_o angel_n before_o viz._n his_o will_n into_o the_o humane_a ens_fw-la that_o the_o same_o do_v convert_v and_o turn_v itself_o too_o god_n 10._o the_o nature_n of_o the_o mind_n must_v not_o in_o its_o will_n of_o reason_n take_v upon_o it_o to_o lord_n and_o master_n it_o and_o doubt_v at_o what_o god_n will_v do_v when_o the_o office_n or_o charge_n of_o a_o servant_n be_v lay_v upon_o it_o it_o must_v not_o make_v itself_o its_o looking-glass_n and_o doubt_n when_o it_o see_v that_o the_o soul_n lie_v captivate_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o serpent_n it_o must_v not_o think_v with_o itself_o i_o shall_v not_o here_o arrive_v with_o a_o prosperous_a success_n with_o my_o divine_a message_n but_o it_o must_v leave_v that_o to_o god_n and_o discharge_v its_o message_n according_a to_o god_n command_n and_o commit_v it_o to_o god_n how_o he_o will_v bring_v the_o woman_n viz._n the_o humane_a spirit_n and_o betrothe_v and_o join_v it_o with_o the_o son_n isaac_n that_o be_v with_o christ_n in_o the_o divine_a ens._n 11._o but_o if_o the_o woman_n will_v not_o follow_v thou_o than_o thou_o be_v clear_a of_o the_o oath_n that_o be_v if_o the_o humane_a will_n when_o i_o send_v my_o will_n before_o thou_o in_o man_n will_v not_o follow_v thou_o than_o the_o messenger_n viz._n god_n officer_n with_o the_o send_v heavens-ens_a be_v clear_a only_o bring_v not_o my_o son_n thither_o again_o that_o be_v bring_v not_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la again_o into_o that_o essence_n out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v come_v but_o stand_v still_o therewith_o and_o hear_v whereunto_o god_n shall_v direct_v and_o incline_v thou_o for_o the_o rain_n from_o heaven_n shall_v not_o ascend_v up_o again_o empty_a without_o fruit_n so_o likewise_o god_n word_n and_o command_n shall_v not_o return_v home_o empty_a but_o work_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o its_o form_a wisdom_n 12._o if_o one_o man_n will_v not_o than_o the_o same_o word_n fall_v upon_o another_o which_o be_v capable_a of_o it_o therefore_o nature_n viz._n the_o messenger_n officer_z advocate_n or_o petitioner_n of_o the_o heavenly_a message_n must_v not_o bring_v the_o word_n with_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la back_o again_o into_o that_o place_n viz._n into_o the_o inward_a divine_a voice_n for_o what_o god_n once_o speak_v forth_o by_o his_o word_n in_o power_n that_o shall_v and_o must_v stand_v in_o a_o divine_a form_n to_o the_o divine_a contemplation_n nature_n must_v go_v forward_o as_o a_o messenger_n his_o way_n and_o declare_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v isaac_n all_o his_o good_n that_o be_v he_o have_v give_v to_o christ_n all_o his_o good_n and_o desire_v now_o a_o wife_n viz._n man_n who_o shall_v give_v himself_o in_o marriage_n with_o isaac_n in_o christ._n 24.9_o gen._n 24.9_o 13._o and_o the_o servant_n lay_v his_o hand_n under_o the_o thigh_n of_o abraham_n his_o master_n and_o swear_v unto_o he_o concern_v this_o matter_n that_o be_v when_o god_n baptize_v god_n god_n god_n do_v dive_v immerse_v or_o baptize_v put_v his_o holy_a word_n with_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la or_o essence_n viz._n with_o the_o form_a wisdom_n into_o the_o natural_a ens_fw-la of_o mary_n as_o into_o god_n servant_n and_o god_n and_o man_n become_v one_o person_n then_o the_o humane_a nature_n swear_v under_o the_o thigh_n of_o the_o father_n eternal_a nature_n god_n nature_n nature_n nature_n or_o in_o god_n unto_o god_n that_o it_o will_v obey_v god_n and_o hence_o forward_o go_v forth_o and_o seek_v the_o humane_a wife_n and_o marry_v it_o to_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la all_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o christ_n person_n who_o in_o his_o assume_v humanity_n as_o abraham_n or_o god_n his_o father_n servant_n in_o the_o natural_a property_n shall_v go_v forth_o with_o his_o word_n and_o seek_v this_o woman_n viz._n his_o bride_n and_o spouse_n which_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n viz._n god_n will_n shall_v bring_v unto_o he_o 24.10_o gen._n 24.10_o 14._o and_o the_o servant_n take_v ten_o camel_n of_o the_o camel_n of_o his_o master_n and_o depart_v and_o have_v with_o he_o all_o sort_n of_o his_o master_n good_n and_o arise_v and_o go_v to_o mesopotamia_n the_o city_n of_o nahor_n here_o now_o the_o spirit_n look_v upon_o the_o process_n of_o god_n and_o intimate_v how_o god_n send_v his_o angel_n or_o messenger_n gabriel_n with_o the_o voice_n of_o nature_n to_o the_o humane_a nature_n in_o nahor_n viz._n to_o adam_n nature_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o mary_n in_o which_o voice_n the_o live_a holy_a word_n be_v hide_v with_o the_o heavenly_a live_a ens_fw-la and_o give_v also_o the_o father_n nature_n ten_o camel_n that_o be_v the_o form_n the_o the_o the_o 10_o form_n ten_o form_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n to_o the_o natural_a and_o supernatural_a fire-life_n viz._n form_n viz._n viz._n viz._n 7_o form_n seven_o form_n of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n and_o form_n and_o and_o and_o 3_o form_n three_o form_n of_o the_o three_o distinction_n of_o the_o principle_n all_o which_o be_v god_n camel_n whereby_o he_o bear_v and_o carry_v all_o thing_n 15._o and_o the_o good_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o form_v wisdom_n of_o the_o great_a wonder_n and_o power_n all_o these_o god_n officer_n take_v along_o with_o he_o when_o he_o have_v the_o divine_a word_n in_o himself_o and_o introduce_v the_o same_o into_o the_o humane_a natural_a ens_fw-la even_o into_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o mary_n or_o awaken_v open_v or_o manifest_v the_o same_o therein_o as_o a_o man_n may_v express_v the_o great_a deed_n and_o work_n of_o god_n whereas_o indeed_o the_o outward_a compact_a bound-up_a sensvall_a tongue_n can_v give_v word_n sufficient_a enough_o to_o the_o deep_a mental_a understanding_n 16._o for_o here_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v take_v the_o angel_n message_n along_o with_o isaac_n figure_n and_o play_v external_o in_o the_o figure_n with_o isaac_n and_o rebecca_n as_o christ_n figure_n and_o inward_o he_o play_v with_o mary_n as_o adam_n essence_n and_o with_o christ_n as_o the_o virginlike_a divine_a ens._n 17._o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n say_v further_a 24.11_o gen._n 24.11_o and_o the_o servant_n cause_v the_o camel_n to_o kneel_v down_o without_o the_o city_n by_o a_o well_o of_o water_n at_o evening_n time_n even_o about_o the_o time_n that_o woman_n use_v to_o go_v out_o to_o draw_v water_n this_o signify_v and_o note_v out_o internal_o how_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v the_o bearer_n or_o carrier_n of_o the_o form_a wisdom_n of_o god_n have_v lay_v itself_o down_o by_o the_o divine_a fountain_n without_o the_o city_n the_o city_n betoken_v the_o hide_a mystery_n of_o the_o divine_a holy_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o form_a wisdom_n about_o which_o the_o nature_n the_o the_o the_o or_o the_o three_o principle_n of_o nature_n nature_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n have_v lay_v itself_o for_o nature_n be_v external_a and_o a_o carrier_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n it_o lie_v by_o the_o wellspring_n of_o god_n viz._n by_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n the_o outward_a figure_n be_v thus_o explain_v 18._o at_o evening_n that_o be_v in_o the_o last_o day_n of_o
the_o world_n or_o towards_o the_o evening_n time_n in_o man_n when_o the_o eternal_a night_n draw_v near_o then_o god_n bring_v his_o carrier_n his_o his_o his_o or_o carrier_n bearer_n viz._n the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n nature_n which_o lie_v down_o by_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o divine_a property_n in_o man_n and_o will_v there_o give_v his_o camel_n viz._n his_o will_n drink_n like_v as_o towards_o the_o evening_n that_o be_v in_o the_o last_o time_n he_o do_v lay_v his_o will_n to_o the_o humane_a nature_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o mary_n by_o the_o true_a wellspring_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o there_o give_v the_o humane_a nature_n drink_n 19_o and_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o abraham_n stand_v by_o the_o well_o of_o water_n in_o mesopotamia_n do_v purpose_n and_o endeavour_v to_o fulfil_v his_o master_n will_n and_o yet_o do_v not_o look_v upon_o himself_o and_o cast_v about_o in_o his_o reason_n how_v it_o shall_v be_v but_o commend_v his_o cause_n to_o god_n to_o do_v as_o he_o will_v please_v and_o only_o set_v a_o lot_n before_o he_o that_o he_o may_v see_v what_o way_n god_n will_v lead_v and_o direct_v he_o even_o so_o also_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v here_o play_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n for_o nature_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la or_o seed_n of_o mary_n be_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n which_o pitch_v down_o before_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o covenant_n as_o a_o instrument_n of_o god_n and_o give_v god_n the_o honour_n and_o commit_v it_o unto_o he_o how_o he_o will_v bring_v it_o to_o the_o holy_a virginity_n in_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la of_o the_o covenant_n in_o mary_n as_o here_o abraham_n servant_n commend_v it_o to_o god_n when_o he_o come_v before_o the_o fountain_n how_o he_o will_v lead_v he_o and_o whither_o or_o what_o he_o shall_v do_v that_o god_n may_v bring_v he_o to_o the_o true_a virgin_n who_o god_n will_v give_v his_o master_n son_n 20._o so_o likewise_o it_o be_v not_o effect_v by_o and_o from_o the_o purpose_n understanding_n or_o power_n of_o nature_n that_o nature_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o covenant_n and_o marry_v the_o divine_a virgin_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n nature_n understand_v nothing_o of_o it_o how_o it_o shall_v be_v bring_v to_o pass_v or_o what_o it_o shall_v do_v to_o purchase_v or_o accomplish_v the_o same_o it_o know_v not_o the_o holy_a virginity_n in_o the_o covenant_n but_o when_o god_n command_v do_v sound_a or_o speak_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o angel_n gabriel_n than_o it_o give_v god_n the_o honour_n and_o commit_v it_o to_o he_o what_o he_o will_v do_v and_o work_v through_o it_o that_o god_n may_v espouse_v it_o to_o the_o virgin_n of_o wisdom_n as_o here_o abraham_n servant_n pray_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v bring_v the_o right_a virgin_n which_o god_n have_v choose_v for_o he_o to_o the_o fountain_n of_o water_n 21._o for_o by_o the_o well_o of_o god_n nature_n shall_v know_v what_o kind_n of_o virgin_n shall_v come_v and_o give_v the_o camel_n or_o the_o bearer_n nature_n drink_n as_o rebecca_n come_v forth_o by_o god_n instigation_n and_o give_v the_o camel_n of_o abraham_n servant_n drink_v so_o likewise_o the_o divine_a virginity_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o mary_n come_v and_o give_v the_o essence_n in_o the_o seed_n of_o mary_n drink_n and_o take_v the_o humane_a nature_n for_o a_o spouse_n and_o consort_n 22._o and_o the_o humane_a nature_n in_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n in_o his_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n when_o he_o apprehend_v the_o word_n of_o promise_n in_o the_o faith_n which_o be_v his_o righteousness_n have_v the_o fair_a golden-fore-head_n earring_n golden-fore-head_n golden-fore-head_n golden-fore-head_n or_o earring_n jewel_n in_o itself_o and_o the_o two_o bracelet_n which_o it_o hang_v on_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o move_v itself_o in_o the_o angel_n message_n in_o mary_n where_o then_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n be_v espouse_v or_o marry_v with_o the_o now-moving_a voice_n which_o motion_n beset_v and_o embrace_v nature_n as_o here_o abraham_n servant_n when_o he_o see_v that_o god_n have_v bring_v to_o he_o the_o true_a virgin_n he_o draw_v forth_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o his_o master_n abraham_n and_o hang_v it_o on_o the_o virgin_n 23._o thus_o also_o nature_n in_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o seed_n of_o mary_n do_v put_v the_o fair_a jewel_n which_o god_n promise_v adam_n in_o paradise_n and_o open_v in_o abraham_n which_o abraham_n apprehend_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o faith_n upon_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n viz._n on_o the_o live_a move_a word_n of_o god_n which_o found_v in_o the_o angel_n message_n in_o abraham_n ens_fw-la of_o faith_n and_o herewith_o also_o itself_o 24._o for_o abraham_n have_v lay_v hold_n on_o the_o word_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o faith_n so_o that_o it_o be_v form_v into_o a_o ens_fw-la but_o not_o whole_o in_o to_o the_o humanity_n and_o this_o ens_fw-la be_v the_o fair_a jewel_n which_o nature_n bear_v as_o a_o hide_a treasure_n in_o itself_o until_o the_o limit_n of_o the_o covenant_n even_o towards_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o world_n and_o then_o god_n live_a voice_n sound_v into_o nature_n in_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o so_o nature_n viz._n god_n servant_n give_v forth_o the_o hide_a pearl_n and_o hang_v it_o on_o the_o forehead_n of_o the_o virgin-like-love_n of_o jesus_n which_o be_v move_v in_o the_o angel_n message_n and_o come_v now_o to_o the_o fountain_n to_o draw_v forth_o the_o shutup_a virginity_n in_o man_n from_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la and_o there_o it_o obtain_v its_o bridegroom_n viz._n the_o soul_n of_o man_n with_o the_o father_n jewel_n and_o great_a good_n with_o this_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v here_o play_v and_o hold_v forth_o a_o secret_a intimation_n under_o the_o outward_a act._n 25._o abraham_n servant_n make_v he_o a_o lot_n to_o know_v the_o virgin_n by_o which_o be_v this_o she_o that_o shall_v come_v and_o give_v he_o and_o all_o his_o servant_n and_o camel_n drink_v 24.14_o gen._n 24.14_o that_o even_o she_o shall_v be_v the_o right_a one_o thus_o also_o god_n have_v plant_v this_o lott_n and_o put_v it_o into_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o right_a humanity_n that_o the_o virgin_n which_o shall_v refresh_v the_o soul_n with_o the_o true_a humanity_n out_o of_o god_n love-fountain_n the_o same_o the_o soul_n shall_v desire_v for_o its_o eternal_a spouse_n 26._o as_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v in_o mary_n when_o the_o angel_n greet_v she_o he_o refresh_v the_o soul_n and_o also_o her_o seed_n of_o the_o soul_n nature_n proceed_v from_o the_o woman_n tincture_n whereby_o this_o soul_n essence_n bring_v its_o desire_n towards_o the_o sweet_a spring-water_n of_o the_o fountain_n of_o jesus_n and_o drink_v of_o this_o water_n of_o the_o love_n of_o jesus_n whereby_o and_o wherein_o it_o be_v marry_v to_o the_o sweet_a love_n of_o jesus_n in_o jehova_n so_o that_o in_o this_o seed_n of_o mary_n in_o the_o limit_n of_o the_o covenant_n a_o manly_a virgin_n of_o god_n be_v conceive_v which_o be_v christ_n jesus_n in_o our_o humanity_n and_o in_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n a_o form_v god_n according_a to_o the_o creature_n but_o according_a to_o the_o divine_a voice_n god_n all_o in_o all_o understand_v a_o form_v god_n according_a to_o the_o humane_a property_n viz._n a_o visible_a image_n of_o the_o deity_n and_o therein_o the_o whole_a invisible_a immense_a god_n in_o trinity_n in_o essence_n 27._o this_o whole_a figure_n stand_v in_o the_o process_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o show_v how_o it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v for_o abraham_n in_o his_o faith_n stand_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o adam_n viz._n in_o god_n the_o father_n figure_n who_o create_v he_o in_o his_o very_a image_n and_o likeness_n and_o isaac_n his_o son_n stand_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n viz._n in_o the_o son_n figure_n 28._o god_n the_o father_n have_v give_v all_o his_o good_n understand_v of_o the_o form_a word_n viz_o all_o create_v and_o procreate_v being_n in_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n unto_o his_o son_n who_o manifest_v himself_o in_o the_o divine_a image_n of_o the_o humanity_n even_o as_o abraham_n give_v all_o his_o good_n to_o isaac_n who_o be_v the_o type_n of_o christ._n 29._o and_o as_o abraham_n will_v take_v a_o wife_n unto_o his_o son_n isaac_n of_o his_o kindred_n and_o send_v out_o his_o chief_a officer_n to_o take_v a_o wife_n unto_o his_o son_n and_o yet_o do_v not_o beforehand_o name_v the_o same_o unto_o he_o and_o tell_v he_o who_o she_o shall_v be_v but_o bid_v he_o go_v only_o to_o his_o father_n house_n and_o to_o
to_o make_v his_o abide_v in_o we_o and_o thus_o one_o day_n upon_o another_o it_o be_v delay_v and_o yet_o christ_n go_v with_o his_o bride_n into_o his_o native_a country_n viz._n into_o the_o second_o principle_n but_o the_o marriage_n be_v celebrate_v in_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n 54._o a_o very_a excellent_a figure_n we_o have_v in_o this_o also_o 67._o gen._n 24.61_o to_o the_o 67._o that_o when_o rebecca_n go_v home_o with_o abraham_n servant_n and_o isaac_n meet_v she_o in_o the_o field_n and_o she_o ask_v he_o what_o man_n that_o be_v and_o abraham_n servant_n tell_v she_o that_o it_o be_v his_o master_n isaac_n how_o she_o light_v off_o the_o camel_n and_o put_v a_o vail_n before_o her_o eye_n and_o be_v ashamed_a and_o how_o isaac_n take_v she_o and_o carry_v she_o into_o his_o mother_n tent._n the_o inward_a figure_n be_v this_o 55._o when_o the_o inward_a disappear_v humanity_n do_v again_o obtain_v the_o precious_a jewel_n and_o be_v quicken_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o discover_v its_o belove_a christ_n in_o itself_o than_o it_o fall_v down_o into_o the_o deep_a humility_n before_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o be_v ashamed_a that_o it_o have_v lyen_fw-we so_o long_o captive_a in_o the_o bestial_a man_n and_o that_o it_o be_v a_o queen_n but_o have_v lose_v its_o kingdom_n in_o adam_n than_o it_o vail_v its_o own_o face_n before_o god_n glorious_a clarity_n and_o humble_v itself_o but_o christ_n take_v she_o into_o his_o arm_n and_o lead_v she_o into_o his_o mother_n tent_n viz._n into_o the_o heavenly_a world_n essence_n from_o whence_o he_o be_v come_v with_o his_o heavenly_a essence_n and_o there_o she_o become_v his_o wife_n and_o thus_o isaac_n be_v true_o comfort_v for_o his_o mother_n viz._n for_o the_o disappear_v matrix_fw-la in_o the_o tincture_n of_o venus_n which_o die_v in_o adam_n and_o which_o he_o again_o do_v now_o obtain_v in_o virginlike_a chastity_n for_o his_o spouse_n as_o here_o the_o history_n concern_v isaac_n sound_v 56._o and_o we_o serious_o admonish_v the_o reader_n not_o to_o contem_fw-la scorn_n or_o deride_v at_o our_o exposition_n it_o be_v the_o true_a ground_n for_o when_o isaac_n meet_v his_o bride_n 24.62_o gen._n 24.62_o he_o come_v from_o the_o well_o lahai-roi_a from_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o live_n and_o see_v one_o as_o moses_n say_v if_o any_o desire_n to_o understand_v our_o meaning_n and_o knowledge_n he_o must_v then_o make_v towards_o this_o fountain_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v receive_v with_o rebecca_n and_o then_o he_o will_v see_v from_o what_o spirit_n this_o pen_n have_v write_v and_o in_o what_o trumpet_n what_o what_o what_o seal_v viall_n or_o trumpet_n number_n and_o voice_n it_n be_v arisen_a 57_o if_o any_o here_o see_v nothing_o he_o may_v well_o blame_v himself_o for_o blind_a and_o no_o man_n else_o the_o jew_n and_o turckes_n and_o also_o babel_n may_v here_o open_v their_o eye_n wide_a and_o look_v upon_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n aright_o they_o will_v even_o find_v they_o so_o chap._n li._n how_o abraham_n take_v another_o wife_n of_o who_o he_o beget_v six_o son_n to_o which_o he_o give_v gift_n and_o unto_o his_o son_n isaac_n he_o give_v all_o his_o good_n but_o the_o other_o he_o send_v away_o from_o his_o son_n isaac_n while_o he_o yet_o live_v and_o also_o how_o he_o die_v and_o be_v bury_v by_o his_o son_n ishmael_n and_o isaac_n what_o hereby_o be_v signify_v unto_o we_o 2._o gen._n xxv_o 1_o 2._o moses_n say_v abraham_n take_v a_o wife_n and_o her_o name_n be_v keturah_n and_o she_o bear_v unto_o he_o zimran_n jochshan_n medan_n midian_a ishback_n shuah_n from_o who_o spring_v forth_o six_o generation_n but_o of_o sarah_n abraham_n beget_v only_o one_o son_n at_o which_o the_o whole_a history_n point_v but_o of_o keturah_n he_o begatt_v six_o son_n concern_v who_o no_o peculiar_a or_o especial_a thing_n be_v mention_v but_o only_o their_o family_n or_o generation_n this_o be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v in_o the_o inward_a figure_n abraham_n and_o his_o sarah_n must_v be_v first_o old_a before_o he_o begatt_v isaac_n to_o signify_v that_o christ_n shall_v be_v manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o old_a age_n of_o the_o world_n 2._o isaac_n be_v beget_v and_o conceive_v of_o abraham_n nature_n and_o of_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o a_o old_a and_o almost_o dead_a matrix_fw-la as_o to_o the_o humane_a nature_n that_o so_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la may_v have_v the_o pre-eminence_n but_o when_o sarah_n die_v abraham_n take_v unto_o he_o keturah_n and_o soon_o begatt_a of_o she_o six_o son_n kethurah_n do_v in_o its_o name_n express_v the_o centre_n of_o nature_n when_o we_o form_v the_o sensval_n un-compacted_n spirit_n of_o the_o letter_n in_o this_o word_n keturah_n than_o we_o understand_v that_o keturah_n be_v a_o form_v matrix_fw-la of_o nature_n which_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o abraham_n after_o he_o have_v beget_v the_o type_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n shall_v now_o beget_v his_o own_o likeness_n as_o to_o adam_n nature_n out_o of_o the_o six_o property_n of_o the_o natural_a spirit_n life_n and_o also_o set_v forth_o and_o represent_v his_o own_o natural_a likeness_n and_o therefore_o he_o must_v also_o have_v such_o a_o vessel_n thereunto_o 3._o sarah_n must_v bring_v forth_o but_o one_o son_n to_o signify_v that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o mankind_n be_v give_v but_o to_o one_o and_o that_o they_o all_o do_v belong_v to_o this_o one_o and_o shall_v in_o he_o become_v the_o same_o only_a one_o as_o branch_n on_o one_o tree_n which_o one_o shall_v be_v christ_n in_o all._n 4._o but_o here_o abraham_n do_v now_o with_o keturah_n beget_v six_o son_n according_a to_o the_o six_o property_n of_o the_o form_a nature_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o six_o day_n work_n and_o isaac_n that_o be_v christ_n be_v the_o seven_o viz._n the_o day_n of_o rest_n or_o sabbath_n wherein_o the_o six_o son_n shall_v enter_v into_o rest_n even_o as_o the_o six_o day_n of_o the_o creation_n understand_v the_o six_o property_n of_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n viz._n the_o work_a spirit-life_n do_v rest_n in_o the_o seven_o thus_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v represent_v the_o figure_n in_o abraham_n 5._o and_o we_o have_v here_o a_o very_a excellent_a figure_n against_o the_o reason-wise_a who_o say_v that_o whosoever_o be_v not_o bear_v by_o nature_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n that_o be_v natural_o as_o it_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n which_o work_v only_o by_o a_o particular_a election_n of_o god_n as_o they_o feign_v the_o same_o be_v harden_v and_o can_v attain_v to_o the_o adoption_n of_o god_n he_o be_v not_o draw_v by_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o new-birth_n this_o figure_n quite_o strike_v down_o their_o fiction_n and_o show_v the_o true_a ground_n and_o first_o it_o set_v forth_o isaac_n viz._n christ_n and_o declare_v plain_o that_o to_o he_o alone_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v hereditary_a and_o peculiar_a and_o that_o no_o man_n can_v have_v it_o any_o more_o for_o or_o from_o the_o right_n of_o nature_n and_o how_o we_o be_v altogether_o cast_v out_o from_o thence_o with_o adam_n and_o have_v lose_v the_o same_o as_o the_o child_n of_o keturah_n be_v all_o cast_v out_o from_o the_o inheritance_n of_o abraham_n good_n and_o isaac_n only_o do_v inheritt_v they_o 6._o and_o he_o set_v down_o hereby_o how_o adam_n child_n be_v also_o beget_v of_o abraham_n and_o how_o he_o give_v they_o gift_n of_o his_o good_n betoken_v how_o free_a gift_n be_v give_v to_o adam_n natural_a child_n 25.6_o gen._n 25.6_o out_o of_o god_n the_o father_n and_o christ_n good_n as_o abraham_n good_n be_v give_v they_o of_o grace_n as_o a_o free_a gift_n 7._o for_o abraham_n do_v not_o cast_v out_o his_o natural_a child_n from_o he_o without_o gift_n so_o likewise_o god_n do_v not_o cast_v adam_n out_o of_o paradise_n without_o his_o mankind_n his_o his_o his_o note_v where_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n be_v give_v to_o mankind_n free_a gift_n he_o first_o give_v he_o the_o bruiser_n of_o the_o serpent_n in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o afterward_o he_o cast_v adam_n from_o the_o childlike_a inheritance_n of_o the_o natural_a right_n and_o yet_o he_o receive_v he_o again_o in_o the_o free_a donation_n as_o abraham_n also_o do_v not_o here_o reject_v his_o child_n and_o cast_v they_o out_o from_o the_o child-ship_n but_o from_o the_o natural_a right_n of_o his_o good_n yet_o they_o be_v dear_a unto_o he_o in_o the_o child-ship_n therefore_o he_o free_o give_v they_o gift_n of_o his_o good_n and_o thereby_o he_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n
man._n 13._o as_o to_o the_o part_n of_o the_o bestial_a soul_n of_o man_n that_o attain_v not_o the_o precious_a image_n in_o this_o life_n time_n for_o propriety_n the_o mortal_a soul_n either_o from_o the_o star_n or_o four_o element_n attain_v it_o not_o only_o the_o inward_a soul_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a word_n of_o god_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n out_o of_o the_o form_a word_n out_o of_o god_n essence_n according_a to_o god_n love_n and_o anger_n viz._n out_o of_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n which_o have_v its_o original_a out_o of_o the_o divine_a desire_n through_o the_o eternal_a word_n eternal_a eternal_a eternal_a word_n verbum_fw-la fiat_n whereby_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la form_v and_o fashion_v the_o wisdom_n into_o a_o substance_n to_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o deity_n this_o soul_n be_v that_o which_o be_v betroth_v to_o sophia_n 14._o the_o outward_a soul_n be_v now_o betroth_v and_o espouse_v to_o the_o star_n and_o four_o element_n to_o form_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o wonder_n of_o god_n form_v wisdom_n in_o figure_n both_o in_o word_n and_o work_n this_o outward_a soul_n obtain_v sometime_o only_a a_o look_n from_o sophia_n for_o it_o have_v the_o death_n and_o mortality_n in_o itself_o but_o it_o shall_v after_o this_o time_n be_v change_v again_o into_o the_o first_o image_n which_o god_n create_v in_o adam_n and_o leave_v the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la to_o the_o earth_n which_o shall_v at_o the_o end_n of_o day_n be_v try_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n where_o the_o serpent_n introduce_v desire_n shall_v evaporate_v from_o it_o and_o then_o the_o whole_a image_n of_o god_n out_o of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n stand_v in_o one_o essence_n and_o even_o then_o 1.23_o then_o then_o then_o ephes._n 1.23_o god_n fill_v all_o in_o all_o this_o be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v by_o this_o figure_n 15._o further_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n describe_v the_o child_n of_o ishmael_n and_o relate_v how_o he_o begatt_v twelve_o son_n 25.16.18_o gen._n 25.16.18_o from_o who_o twelve_o prince_n arise_v in_o their_o generation_n and_o he_o set_v down_o at_o last_o he_o fall_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o all_o his_o brethren_n here_o he_o mean_v before_o isaac_n generation_n and_o yet_o he_o wax_v great_a in_o worldly_a dominion_n before_o they_o and_o potent_a nation_n do_v arise_v from_o he_o and_o isaac_n with_o his_o child_n and_o posterity_n be_v only_o as_o pilgrim_n and_o travel_v up_o and_o down_o from_o one_o place_n to_o another_o until_o they_o be_v at_o last_o redeem_v from_o the_o egyptian_a bondage_n and_o possess_v the_o promise_v land_n the_o inward_a figure_n prince_n 12_o prince_n 16._o ishmael_n in_o his_o twelve_o prince_n typifi_v the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o man_n property_n which_o kingdom_n be_v twofold_a viz._n six_o number_n out_o of_o the_o inward_a life_n figure_n inward_a 6_o inward_a and_o six_o number_n out_o of_o the_o earthly_a outward_a life_n figure_n outward_a 6_o outward_a viz._n the_o outward_a visible_a palpable_a man_n and_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a soulish_a man_n both_o these_o have_v twelve_o number_n in_o the_o figure_n whence_o twelve_o prince_n arise_v according_a to_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a nature_n property_n these_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n put_v in_o the_o figure_n and_o say_v that_o they_o fall_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o all_o their_o brethren_n to_o signify_v that_o the_o twelve_o dominion_n of_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a nature_n of_o the_o humane_a property_n in_o its_o corruption_n fall_v before_o the_o twelve_o dominion_n newborn_a of_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o their_o corrupt_a self_n for_o the_o devil_n have_v set_v his_o dominion_n and_o power_n into_o these_o property_n 17._o but_o when_o the_o promise_a seed_n of_o faith_n be_v conceive_v in_o abraham_n it_o do_v suppress_v and_o beat_v down_o the_o devil_n power_n in_o the_o dominion_n of_o man_n self_n and_o then_o happen_v the_o spiritual_a fall_n in_o ismaels_n line_n wherein_o the_o devil_n as_o a_o haughty_a prince_n have_v set_v himself_o to_o bear_v the_o chief_a sway_n and_o domination_n for_o christ_n kill_v the_o pride_n of_o the_o serpent_n in_o man_n 18._o now_o say_v moses_n ishmael_n fall_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o all_o his_o brethren_n this_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o spiritual_a fall_n of_o the_o humane_a selfness_n before_o god_n for_o as_o to_o this_o world_n they_o be_v famous_a renown_a people_n as_o their_o princely_a dominion_n do_v testify_v whereas_o on_o the_o contrary_a isaac_n generation_n be_v only_a stranger_n among_o the_o nation_n which_o signify_v that_o christ_n kingdom_n and_o dominion_n be_v not_o in_o this_o world_n nature_n and_o yet_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n shall_v fall_v before_o christ_n and_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o christ._n 19_o afterward_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n describe_v isaac_n child_n by_o rebecca_n and_o say_v that_o she_o be_v barren_a and_o isaac_n entreat_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o wife_n and_o god_n be_v entreat_v of_o he_o and_o rebecca_n conceive_v with_o two_o son_n which_o strive_v together_o in_o the_o womb_n here_o now_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n and_o also_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o new_a birth_n be_v clear_o set_v forth_o for_o rebecca_n two_o son_n which_o she_o bring_v forth_o viz._n esau_n and_o jacob_n point_n at_o two_o line_n viz_o esau_n proceed_v from_o abraham_n own_o adamicall_a corrupt_a nature_n and_o jacob_n arise_v in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o which_o abraham_n faith_n ens_fw-la have_v incorporate_v itself_o into_o his_o adamicall_a nature_n in_o which_o also_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o line_n of_o christ_n stand_v who_o shall_v bruise_v the_o serpent_n head_n in_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n 20._o and_o here_o be_v decipher_v and_o hold_v forth_o how_o the_o two_o kingdom_n in_o the_o two_o brother_n viz._n the_o devil_n kingdom_n in_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o esau_n in_o adam_n own_o nature_n of_o the_o introduce_v serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o also_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n in_o jacob_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n do_v both_o strive_v together_o while_o they_o be_v child_n even_o in_o the_o womb_n where_o then_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o esau_n begin_v to_o fall_v before_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n in_o jacob_n for_o here_o the_o woman_n seed_n already_o bruise_v the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la its_o might_n in_o esau_n and_o the_o serpent_n already_o sting_v the_o woman_n seed_n viz._n the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n in_o jacob_n on_o the_o heel_n and_o therefore_o they_o struggle_v together_o in_o the_o womb_n 21._o also_o we_o have_v here_o a_o very_a emphatical_a pregnant_a figure_n in_o rebecca_n in_o that_o she_o be_v shut_v up_o and_o can_v not_o be_v open_v to_o conceive_v of_o isaac_n seed_n until_o isaac_n have_v entreat_v the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v open_v the_o barrenness_n the_o the_o the_o stop_v or_o strong_a bar_n barrenness_n withholdment_n in_o the_o covenant_n in_o rebecca_n where_o then_o the_o lord_n be_v entreat_v in_o the_o covenant_n concern_v the_o barrenness_n of_o rebecca_n so_o that_o he_o do_v open_v the_o tincture_n in_o the_o woman_n seed_n to_o this_o impregnation_n or_o conception_n the_o inward_a figure_n stand_v thus_o 21._o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n be_v in_o isaac_n inherit_v from_o his_o father_n abraham_n but_o rebecca_n have_v not_o this_o ens_fw-la indeed_o she_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n but_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n be_v not_o in_o she_o in_o the_o essence_n but_o only_o in_o the_o covenant_n and_o therefore_o her_o matrix_fw-la be_v shut_v up_o &_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n so_o long_o till_o isaac_n immerse_v his_o believe_a desire_n into_o the_o lord_n understand_v into_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n in_o rebecca_n so_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v move_v itself_o in_o the_o covenant_n in_o rebecca_n and_o move_v also_o the_o covenant_n together_o with_o her_o adamicall_a nature_n so_o that_o the_o barrenness_n in_o she_o matrix_fw-la be_v disclose_v both_o in_o the_o shut_v up_o ens_fw-la in_o the_o covenant_n and_o then_o likewise_o the_o adamicall_a matrix_fw-la whereupon_o she_o conceive_v two_o son_n of_o two_o kingdom_n property_n 23._o and_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o say_n the_o lord_n be_v entreat_v when_o isaac_n bring_v his_o faith_n desire_n through_o the_o eternal_a and_o temporal_a nature_n into_o the_o lord_n and_o therewith_o do_v earnest_o press_v for_o his_o wife_n rebecca_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v please_v to_o open_v she_o through_o his_o prayer_n and_o faiths-desire_n that_o so_o she_o may_v be_v with_o child_n by_o he_o which_o faith_n desire_v together_o with_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n desire_n
self_n therefore_o the_o figure_n call_v he_o in_o the_o high_a tongue_n edom._n 6._o for_o the_o desire_n of_o esau_n soul_n say_v to_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la in_o jacob_n give_v i_o thy_o taste_n into_o the_o essence_n of_o my_o creaturall_a selfehood_n but_o jacob_n that_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n say_v sell_v i_o thy_o birthright_n for_o the_o pottage_n that_o be_v give_v i_o for_o it_o the_o soul_n life_n be_v form_n viz._n the_o centre_n of_o the_o soul_n nature_n that_o so_o thy_o birthright_n thy_o thy_o thy_o or_o birthright_n first_o birth_n viz._n the_o soul_n centre_n may_v be_v my_o own_o and_o then_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o god_n 7._o for_o esau_n inherit_v the_o first_o soulish_a power_n from_o his_o father_n and_o have_v the_o soul_n centre_n for_o a_o natural_a due_a right_n after_o this_o come_v the_o ens_fw-la of_o christ_n as_o a_o divine_a free_a gift_n with_o a_o soulish_a centre_n for_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la shall_v receive_v the_o soulish_a centre_n from_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n now_o here_o the_o adamicall_a soulish_a nature_n do_v woo_v for_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o christ_n ens_fw-la woo_v for_o the_o soulish_a nature_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o jacob_n will_v not_o give_v the_o taste_n of_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la to_o the_o soul_n nature_n in_o esau_n unless_o it_o do_v give_v he_o the_o fiery_a centre_n to_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o soulish_a creature_n for_o a_o propriety_n that_o be_v unless_o it_o do_v whole_o resign_v and_o give_v up_o itself_o in_o the_o natural_a selfeness_n into_o god_n will_n and_o forsake_v the_o firstbirth_n of_o the_o creature_n &_o esteem_v of_o itself_o in_o its_o selfeness_n as_o dead_a and_o give_v over_o the_o dominion_n and_o will_n of_o life_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o heavenly_a pottage_n 8._o but_o be_v esau_n reason_n do_v not_o understand_v this_o he_o say_v to_o jacob_n lo_o i_o must_v even_o die_v what_o then_o be_v this_o first_o birth_n to_o i_o so_o very_o light_o do_v reason_n pass_v over_o it_o and_o know_v not_o what_o the_o poor_a soul_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n play_v here_o in_o the_o inward_a figure_n and_o do_v secret_o hint_n hereby_o at_o what_o this_o external_o signify_v 9_o and_o jacob_n say_v swear_v unto_o i_o this_o day_n that_o be_v the_o life_n of_o adam_n in_o esau_n shall_v free_o give_v itself_o out_o of_o the_o fiery_a might_n and_o whole_o give_v itself_o up_o to_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la and_o forsake_v the_o fiery_a right_n of_o own-hood_n and_o it_o shall_v do_v it_o this_o day_n that_o be_v from_o henceforward_o for_o ever_o and_o this_o be_v say_v to_o swear_v in_o god_n viz._n whole_o deep_o and_o full_o to_o cast_v immerse_v give_v up_o and_o resign_v one_o self_n into_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o not_o resist_v upon_o pain_n of_o god_n rejection_n 10._o and_o he_o swear_v unto_o he_o and_o when_o as_o he_o have_v swear_v he_o be_v call_v edom_n for_o the_o fiery_a soul_n nature_n do_v dive_v and_o immerse_v itself_o into_o the_o lubet_fw-la of_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la whence_o this_o lentil-pottage_n be_v say_v to_o be_v red_a for_o here_o in_o this_o oath_n the_o fiery_a essence_n enter_v into_o the_o lubet_fw-la of_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la and_o thus_o the_o light_n ens_fw-la receive_v the_o fire_n ens_fw-la and_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n play_v here_o in_o the_o figure_n allude_v how_o the_o soul_n property_n in_o the_o fire_n essence_n must_v whole_o resign_v up_o and_o eternal_o immerse_v itself_o into_o the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o divine_a light_n and_o love-ens_a in_o the_o covenant_n viz._n into_o the_o divine_a lubet_fw-la and_o how_o the_o light_n ens_fw-la will_v receive_v and_o take_v pity_n on_o the_o corrupt_a miserable_a fiery_a soul_n nature_n and_o cause_v it_o to_o repent_v and_o quit_v itself_o of_o its_o lust_n and_o also_o how_o the_o poor_a soul_n will_v give_v up_o its_o natural_a right_n for_o this_o red_a pottage_n 11._o for_o this_o be_v even_o a_o figure_n shewing-how_a god_n the_o father_n give_v his_o nature_n viz._n the_o soul_n to_o his_o son_n christ_n in_o the_o love_n ens_fw-la whole_o for_o his_o own_o propriety_n where_o the_o fiery_a right_n be_v make_v subject_n to_o the_o love_n in_o the_o light_n for_o thus_o it_o go_v also_o in_o our_o new_a birth_n the_o soul_n long_v after_o this_o pottage_n but_o if_o it_o will_v taste_v it_o it_o must_v give_v its_o birthright_n for_o it_o and_o moreover_o it_o must_v swear_v to_o god_n this_o day_n that_o be_v for_o ever_o to_o forsake_v and_o quit_v its_o natures-right_a which_o the_o outward_a reason_n look_v upon_o as_o ridiculous_a and_o foolish_a i_o mean_v the_o child_n of_o the_o earthly_a lust_n that_o when_o a_o man_n give_v honour_n good_n and_o also_o the_o temporal_a life_n for_o this_o pottage_n they_o even_o call_v he_o a_o fool_n as_o here_o they_o do_v esau._n 12._o there_o be_v in_o this_o figure_n a_o twofold_a understanding_n viz._n inward_o it_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o christ_n and_o adam_n as_o it_o be_v abovementioned_a and_o outward_o it_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o earthly_a man_n show_v how_o careless_o and_o slight_o he_o pass_v over_o it_o and_o sell_v and_o give_v away_o the_o heavenly_a substance_n to_o fill_v his_o carnal_a belly_n and_o to_o satiate_v his_o lustful_a will_n the_o poor_a soul_n indeed_o long_v in_o its_o essence_n after_o this_o red_a pottage_n but_o the_o earthly_a reason_n desire_v only_o a_o lentil-pottage_n for_o the_o lâ—sting_a belly_n as_o the_o like_a also_o be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v in_o esau_n 13._o the_o soul_n of_o esau_n long_v after_o jacob_n heavenly_a ens_fw-la but_o the_o earthly_a esau_n according_a to_o the_o outward_a soul_n mind_v only_o the_o â—arâ—hly_a power_n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n be_v so_o very_o strong_a and_o earthly_a in_o he_o that_o he_o neither_o understand_v or_o regard_v the_o eternal_a but_o say_v 34._o say_v say_v say_v gen_n 25.32_o 34._o what_o profit_n shall_v this_o birthright_n do_v unto_o i_o see_v i_o iw_v even_o die_v and_o he_o sit_v down_o and_o do_v eat_v and_o drink_v the_o earthly_a food_n for_o the_o heavenly_a 14._o and_o moses_n say_v that_o when_o he_o have_v eat_v and_o drink_v he_o rise_v up_o and_o go_v away_o that_o be_v he_o fill_v his_o belly_n with_o the_o pottage_n of_o lentile_n and_o sell_v jacob_n his_o nature-right_a and_o go_v with_o the_o earthly_a man_n away_o from_o the_o divine_a enjoyment_n the_o inward_a divine_a figure_n be_v thus_o 15._o abraham_n receive_v the_o divine_a ens_fw-la in_o his_o faith_n desire_n and_o the_o same_o be_v the_o stock_n and_o the_o root_n of_o israel_n but_o he_o be_v not_o israel_n for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n viz._n the_o conceive_v ens_fw-la of_o faith_n be_v not_o as_o yet_o one_o in_o he_o as_o when_o a_o kernel_n be_v sow_o into_o the_o earth_n the_o kernel_n have_v as_o yet_o no_o root_n upon_o which_o the_o stalk_n branch_n and_o fruit_n shall_v grow_v but_o the_o kernel_n power_n draw_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o earth_n into_o itself_o and_o of_o both_o these_o viz._n of_o the_o kernel_n and_o of_o the_o earth_n power_n grow_v the_o root_n and_o then_o the_o stalk_n and_o above_o again_o the_o manifold_a fruit_n 16._o the_o like_a also_o be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v the_o divine_a holy_a ens_fw-la be_v not_o nature_n but_o the_o soul_n be_v nature_n now_o if_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la shall_v be_v make_v manifest_a than_o it_o must_v be_v do_v through_o a_o natural_a essence_n or_o mean_a wherein_o the_o invisible_a may_v come_v into_o a_o visible_a essence_n 17._o the_o divine_a faith_n ens_fw-la which_o abraham_n receive_v be_v of_o the_o invisible_a spiritual_a property_n the_o same_o desire_a to_o introduce_v itself_o through_o the_o humane_a nature_n into_o a_o visible_a substantial_a creaturall_a and_o natural_a essence_n for_o a_o work_a life_n wherein_o the_o holy_a light_n natural_a ens_fw-la and_o the_o soul_n fiery_a natural_a ens_fw-la may_v work_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o one_o body_n one_o one_o one_o in_o one_o substance_n or_o body_n essence_n for_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n be_v go_v forth_o from_o the_o holy_a ens_fw-la which_o be_v disappear_v in_o it_o and_o here_o now_o be_v the_o ground_n or_o foundation_n of_o the_o union_n and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o kernel_n in_o the_o ground_n where_o the_o power_n in_o the_o kernel_n do_v mix_v itself_o with_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n and_o afterward_o leave_v its_o shell_n and_o husk_n when_o the_o earth_n
and_o bless_v thou_o for_o unto_o thou_o and_o unto_o thy_o seed_n i_o will_v give_v all_o these_o country_n and_o i_o will_v perform_v the_o oath_n which_o i_o swear_v unto_o abraham_n thy_o father_n that_o be_v 12._o remain_v but_o steadfast_a in_o my_o will_n and_o then_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o after_o this_o life-time_n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n according_a to_o its_o inward_a good_a ground_n for_o possession_n and_o propriety_n and_o i_o will_v perform_v and_o ratify_v my_o oath_n viz._n jesus_n christ_n who_o i_o promise_v thou_o in_o thy_o fall_n and_o who_o i_o introduce_v into_o abraham_n faith_n unto_o thou_o for_o ever_o and_o i_o will_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n wherein_o thou_o must_v in_o this_o time_n stand_v work_n labour_n toil_n and_o be_v in_o need_n and_o distress_n even_o 26.4_o even_o even_o even_o gen._n 26.4_o multiply_v thy_o seed_n as_o the_o star_n in_o heaven_n and_o give_v thy_o seed_n all_o the_o wrought_v power_n and_o work_n to_o a_o eternal_a propriety_n and_o through_o thy_o seed_n all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v that_o be_v 13._o through_o thy_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n which_o in_o christ_n viz._n in_o the_o aim_n and_o limit_n of_o the_o covenant_n shall_v be_v manifest_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o nature_n and_o creaturall_a property_n and_o become_v man_n in_o thou_o all_o nation_n viz._n the_o whole_a adamicall_a tree_n shall_v be_v bless_v and_o therefore_o 26.5_o therefore_o therefore_o therefore_o gen._n 26.5_o because_o abraham_n obey_v my_o voice_n and_o keep_v my_o charge_n commandment_n way_n and_o law_n that_o be_v abraham_n have_v receive_v my_o work_a word_n into_o his_o soul_n desire_v and_o obey_v my_o voice_n in_o its_o operation_n which_o divine_a operation_n be_v the_o command_n law_n and_o form_n out_o of_o which_o operation_n also_o god_n show_v abraham_n by_o the_o circumcision_n the_o figure_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n that_o the_o same_o shall_v cut_v off_o the_o sin_n and_o vanity_n which_o figure_n god_n call_v his_o charge_n law_n in_o the_o covenant_n and_o his_o statute_n 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v now_o proceed_v further_o in_o the_o relation_n of_o this_o figure_n and_o signifi_v under_o the_o outward_a history_n of_o king_n abimilech_n how_o that_o abimilech_n servant_n 21._o gen·_n 26.18_o 19_o 20_o 21._o and_o isaac_n servant_n contend_v about_o the_o well_n of_o water_n and_o that_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n servant_n dig_v the_o well_n of_o water_n which_o well_n be_v continual_o stop_v up_o by_o the_o envy_n and_o enmity_n of_o the_o philistines_n by_o which_o figure_n the_o spirit_n secret_o signify_v how_o the_o child_n of_o the_o saint_n viz._n the_o patriarch_n abraham_n and_o isaac_n have_v always_o dig_v in_o their_o ens_fw-la of_o faith_n for_o the_o wellspring_n of_o life_n in_o the_o covenant_n and_o have_v also_o obtain_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o messiah_n 15._o but_o these_o well_n be_v continual_o cover_v and_o obscure_v by_o the_o devil_n in_o god_n anger_n and_o by_o their_o earthly_a reason_n until_o they_o apprehend_v and_o lay_v hâ—ld_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o messiah_n in_o faith_n and_o then_o thâ—y_o say_v we_o have_v dig_v a_o well_o 33._o gen._n 26.32_o 33._o and_o have_v find_v of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n the_o same_o isaac_n call_v saba_n call_v call_v call_v or_o saba_n sheba_n and_o therein_o hint_v at_o the_o sabbath_n christ_n as_o he_o also_o forthwith_o say_v that_o thereupon_o the_o place_n be_v call_v beer-sheba_a viz._n a_o contrition_n and_o break_v of_o the_o anger_n and_o envy_v of_o the_o devil_n in_o man_n property_n to_o signify_v that_o the_o sabbath_n christ_n viz._n the_o spiritual_a wellspring_n be_v true_o call_v beer-sheba_a viz._n a_o contrition_n of_o death_n where_o the_o sabbath_n introduce_v itself_o into_o death_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n through_o death_n 16._o at_o which_o fountain_n the_o child_n of_o god_n covenant_n do_v pitch_v their_o tent_n and_o wait_v upon_o the_o promise_n until_o the_o same_o fountain_n be_v open_v in_o the_o humanity_n and_o flow_v forth_o out_o of_o christ_n blood_n and_o death_n of_o which_o the_o poor_a soul_n drink_v and_o thereby_o be_v bring_v into_o the_o eternal_a sabbath_n where_o it_o be_v redeem_v and_o free_v from_o the_o strife_n of_o the_o philistines_n viz._n from_o the_o contention_n of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o devil_n as_o the_o history_n in_o this_o text_n do_v clear_o signify_v thus_o much_o in_o the_o high_a tongue_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n have_v thus_o represent_v in_o the_o figure_n and_o do_v play_v with_o the_o description_n of_o this_o figure_n 17._o as_o indeed_o the_o whole_a old_a testament_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o new_a and_o the_o new_a a_o figure_n of_o the_o future_a eternal_a world_n wherein_o the_o figure_n shall_v stand_v in_o divine_a power_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n shall_v in_o eternity_n play_v with_o his_o deed_n of_o wonder_n to_o which_o end_n also_o he_o have_v create_v man_n and_o inspoken_a and_o and_o and_o or_o inspoken_a inspire_v the_o power_n of_o his_o voice_n viz._n the_o live_a word_n into_o he_o that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v a_o image_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n with_o which_o image_n the_o eternal_a spirit_n will_v play_v and_o work_v wonder_n that_o so_o there_o may_v be_v a_o joy_n and_o knowledge_n in_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n 18._o now_o when_o as_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n have_v point_v out_o the_o figure_n of_o adam_n and_o christ_n under_o a_o history_n he_o proceed_v and_o further_o relate_v how_o it_o must_v go_v with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o this_o time_n show_v in_o what_o desire_n the_o poor_a soul_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n lie_v captive_a and_o be_v continual_o vex_v and_o torment_v as_o here_o isaac_n and_o rebecca_n for_o the_o text_n say_v 35._o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 26.34_o 35._o when_o esau_n be_v forty_o year_n old_a he_o take_v to_o wife_n judith_n the_o daughter_n of_o beeri_n the_o hittite_n and_o bashemath_n the_o daughter_n of_o elon_n the_o hittite_n which_o be_v a_o grief_n of_o mind_n to_o isaac_n and_o to_o rebecca_n and_o in_o this_o place_n he_o speak_v no_o further_o of_o these_o wife_n or_o their_o child_n to_o signify_v that_o it_o be_v a_o figure_n whereby_o he_o allude_v at_o something_o else_o which_o reason_n look_v upon_o as_o very_o strange_a and_o wonder_n that_o god_n shall_v yet_o permit_v two_o evil_a woman_n to_o be_v with_o holy_a isaac_n through_o his_o son_n esau_n with_o who_o he_o and_o his_o fair_a bless_a rebecca_n must_v live_v in_o trouble_n vexation_n and_o opposition_n so_o very_o secret_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n set_v forth_o his_o figure_n that_o reason_n must_v even_o be_v blind_a in_o it_o the_o spiritual_a figure_n be_v thus_o 19_o the_o esau._n the_o the_o the_o 40_o year_n of_o esau._n forty_o year_n of_o the_o age_n of_o esau_n or_o of_o isaac_n after_o he_o begatt_v esau_n signify_v that_o adam_n with_o his_o eve_n when_o as_o he_o be_v man_n and_o woman_n and_o yet_o neither_o of_o they_o do_v stand_v in_o paradise_n temptation_n paradise_n paradise_n paradise_n adam_n 40_o day_n in_o temptation_n forty_o day_n in_o the_o temptation_n or_o proba_n and_o have_v joy_n with_o his_o fair_a eve_n viz._n with_o his_o feminine_a his_o his_o his_o or_o feminine_a female_a property_n in_o himself_o 20._o but_o abimilech_n viz._n the_o king_n of_o this_o world_n have_v introduce_v his_o lust_n into_o this_o fair_a feminine_a fair_a fair_a fair_a or_o feminine_a female_a rose-garden_n viz._n into_o the_o tincture_n of_o venus_n understand_v into_o the_o holy_a life_n of_o love_n in_o adam_n and_o stir_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o soul_n nature_n whereupon_o adam_n become_v lust_a and_o long_v to_o take_v to_o he_o in_o his_o property_n yet_o two_o wife_n viz._n the_o bestial_a wife_n according_a to_o the_o beastlike_a property_n out_o of_o the_o four_o element_n and_o the_o astrall_a sydereall_a or_o starry_a wife_n from_o the_o constellation_n or_o astrum_n of_o this_o world_n which_o wicked_a woman_n do_v awaken_v in_o adam_n female_a property_n which_o he_o take_v up_o to_o wife_n for_o his_o lust_n as_o esau_n do_v the_o wife_n of_o scorn_n and_o mockery_n with_o who_o he_o cause_v mere_a grief_n of_o mind_n and_o lamentable_a perplexity_n to_o himself_o and_o his_o right_a female_a property_n and_o we_o indeed_o do_v still_o suffer_v and_o endure_v the_o same_o and_o must_v consume_v our_o time_n with_o they_o in_o misery_n and_o lamentation_n 21._o further_o this_o figure_n denote_v the_o wilderness_n the_o the_o the_o israel_n 40_o year_n in_o the_o wilderness_n forty_o year_n of_o israel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n when_o they_o do_v eat_v manna_n and_o
rejoice_v with_o rebecca_n under_o a_o strange_a king_n where_o they_o live_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o yet_o be_v lead_v preserve_v and_o nourish_v in_o the_o divine_a arm_n and_o therefore_o they_o grow_v great_a before_o the_o world_n as_o isaac_n under_o king_n abimilech_n and_o when_o israel_n after_o forty_o year_n pitch_v their_o tent_n at_o beer_n sheba_fw-la viz._n in_o the_o promise_a land_n they_o yet_o take_v these_o two_o wife_n to_o they_o in_o their_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o cause_v mere_a grief_n of_o heart_n to_o they_o for_o which_o two_o wife_n sake_n they_o be_v sore_o punish_v of_o god_n and_o be_v at_o last_o for_o their_o sake_n drive_v from_o beer-sheba_a 22._o three_o this_o figure_n denote_v the_o hard_a combat_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o adam_n stead_n where_o christ_n in_o our_o humanity_n take_v these_o two_o wife_n which_o be_v manifest_a in_o adam_n through_o his_o strange_a son_n or_o will_v unto_o his_o heavenly_a essentiality_n &_o suffer_v they_o to_o hunger_n wilderness_n hunger_n hunger_n hunger_n christ_n 40_o day_n in_o the_o wilderness_n forty_o day_n so_o that_o they_o must_v resign_v and_o give_v in_o their_o desire_n to_o the_o divine_a essence_n and_o learn_v to_o eat_v heavenly_a manna_n to_o signify_v that_o this_o earthly_a lust_n in_v we_o from_o the_o star_n and_o four_o element_n shall_v be_v break_v in_o christ_n death_n and_o cease_v 23._o four_o it_o denote_v the_o grave_a the_o the_o the_o christ_n 40_o hour_n in_o the_o grave_a forty_o hour_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o grave_a where_o these_o two_o wife_n of_o unquietnes_n in_o the_o humane_a property_n be_v change_v again_o into_o one_o eternal_a wife_n viz._n into_o the_o true_a rebecca_n and_o right_o adamicall_a eve_n which_o be_v in_o adam_n before_o his_o eve_n 24._o five_o it_o point_v at_o the_o resurrection_n the_o the_o the_o christ_n 40_o day_n after_o his_o resurrection_n forty_o day_n of_o christ_n after_o his_o resurrection_n when_o the_o two_o wife_n of_o adam_n &_o esau_n be_v again_o change_v into_o a_o manly_a virgin_n when_o this_o virgin_n viz._n christ_n in_o our_o male_a and_o female_a property_n do_v right_o stand_v out_o the_o forty_o day_n of_o adam_n in_o paradise_n when_o he_o be_v try_v and_o therefore_o he_o set_v himself_o by_o divine_a might_n into_o the_o royal_a throne_n of_o eject_v lucifer_n as_o a_o judge_n and_o with_o these_o two_o wife_n in_o one_o virginity_n and_o one_o only_a person_n or_o image_n will_v rule_v over_o lucifer_n over_o over_o over_o viz._n lucifer_n he_o as_o the_o causer_n of_o man_n misery_n be_v he_o be_v the_o great_a cause_n that_o adam_n viz._n the_o image_n of_o god_n do_v manifest_a by_o his_o son_n of_o the_o new_a will_n yet_o two_o wife_n in_o his_o virginity_n 25._o this_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n and_o esdras_n and_o and_o and_o note_v esdras_n esdras_n have_v mystical_o and_o secret_o hint_v at_o under_o a_o outward_a figure_n show_v how_o it_o shall_v afterward_o fall_v out_o and_o although_o it_o be_v very_o likely_a that_o reason_n will_v not_o believe_v we_o we_o care_v not_o for_o that_o and_o it_o matter_n not_o much_o see_v we_o have_v not_o disclose_v this_o for_o its_o sake_n but_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o understand_a child_n however_o we_o know_v very_o well_o in_o what_o vision_n we_o write_v we_o know_v from_o what_o spirit_n illumination_n and_o knowledge_n we_o have_v set_v down_o some_o glance_n of_o the_o great_a mystery_n signify_v by_o this_o short_a divine_a history_n of_o moses_n chap._n lv._o show_v what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o isaac_n blessing_n jacob_n unknowing_o when_o he_o be_v old_a and_o ready_a to_o die_v the_o gate_n of_o the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o whole_a bible_n when_o reason_n read_v this_o history_n of_o the_o 27_o chapter_n of_o genesis_n xxvii_o gen._n xxvii_o it_o have_v a_o twofold_a conjecture_n upon_o the_o same_o one_o be_v as_o if_o rebecca_n only_o love_v jacob_n more_o than_o esau_n and_o therefore_o bring_v he_o by_o craft_n to_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n of_o his_o father_n and_o again_o it_o conceive_v that_o indeed_o it_o be_v from_o the_o appointment_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n because_o esau_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o blessing_n and_o therefore_o it_o will_v take_v upon_o it_o whole_o to_o condemn_v esau_n whereupon_o also_o it_o have_v set_v the_o predestination_n and_o yet_o it_o understand_v nothing_o at_o all_o of_o this_o wonderful_a figure_n 2._o now_o if_o we_o will_v right_o understand_v and_o interpret_v this_o figure_n then_o we_o must_v set_v here_o in_o the_o figure_n the_o patriarch_n isaac_n in_o god_n the_o father_n stead_n who_o alone_o can_v bless_v who_o also_o bless_v isaac_n in_o abraham_n seed_n that_o isaac_n shall_v again_o bless_v his_o seed_n in_o the_o covenant_n line_n 3._o and_o esau_n be_v set_v in_o the_o place_n of_o the_o deprave_a nature_n viz._n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o man_n property_n apprehend_v in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n 4._o and_o jacob_n we_o set_v in_o the_o new-birth_n in_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n which_o god_n the_o father_n bless_v in_o stead_n of_o the_o deprave_a adam_n when_o he_o bring_v forth_o a_o new_a generation_n out_o of_o our_o humanity_n in_o this_o line_n 5._o and_o we_o see_v here_o how_o adam_n have_v fool_v away_o and_o lose_v the_o blessing_n and_o divine_a unction_n and_o how_o he_o be_v reject_v in_o the_o earthly_a image_n from_o god_n and_o how_o he_o have_v lose_v his_o right_n of_o the_o divine_a unction_n as_o here_o esau_n the_o first_o birth_n and_o also_o the_o blessing_n the_o inward_a spiritual_a figure_n stand_v thus_o 6._o isaac_n be_v old_a and_o expect_v to_o die_v 4._o gen._n 27.1_o to_o the_o 4._o and_o call_v esau_n his_o first-born_a son_n that_o he_o may_v bless_v he_o with_o the_o blessing_n of_o abraham_n and_o bid_v he_o go_v take_v some_o venison_n and_o dress_v it_o for_o he_o that_o he_o may_v eat_v glad_o thereof_o that_o his_o soul_n may_v be_v refresh_v and_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v put_v forth_o itself_o in_o he_o that_o he_o may_v bless_v esau_n and_o esau_n go_v and_o do_v as_o his_o father_n will_v have_v he_o that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v bless_v this_o in_o the_o inward_a understanding_n in_o the_o figure_n be_v thus_o 7._o when_o isaac_n be_v ready_a to_o die_v the_o blessing_n in_o god_n the_o father_n property_n move_v itself_o in_o he_o and_o will_v bless_v the_o natural_a seed_n of_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n viz._n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o esau_n for_o isaac_n long_v after_o venison_n viz._n after_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o bestial_a property_n viz._n after_o the_o deprave_a adamicall_a man_n as_o to_o the_o first_o creation_n 8._o for_o the_o father_n blessing_n will_v cast_v itself_o upon_o adam_n in_o who_o stead_n esau_n stand_v but_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la be_v extinct_a in_o the_o first_o adam_n and_o therefore_o the_o natural_a man_n may_v not_o be_v help_v and_o remedy_v only_o with_o a_o blessing_n but_o there_o must_v be_v another_o serious_a earnestness_n the_o blessing_n must_v become_v a_o substance_n viz._n man_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n of_o which_o substantial_a blessing_n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n be_v not_o capable_a in_o its_o own_o power_n and_o might_n as_o here_o esau_n in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n be_v not_o capable_a of_o the_o father_n blessing_n 9_o for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o man_n nature_n be_v so_o poison_v that_o it_o must_v be_v dissolve_v therefore_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n the_o father_n turn_v itself_o upon_o the_o woman_n tincture_n viz._n upon_o the_o adamicall_a female_a tincture_n understand_v the_o light_n tincture_n for_o the_o fiery_a tincture_n in_o adam_n be_v awaken_v in_o the_o wrath_n viz._n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n and_o be_v make_v a_o earthly_a image_n and_o herein_o the_o heavenly_a be_v swallow_v up_o and_o mortify_v now_o the_o blessing_n will_v come_v to_o help_v this_o heavenly_a disappear_v image_n that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v quicken_v again_o in_o the_o blessing_n and_o so_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n with_o which_o it_o be_v incorporate_v shall_v be_v bless_v tincture_v and_o regenerate_v 10._o be_v then_o two_o line_n go_v forth_o in_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n seed_n viz._n in_o ishmael_n and_o esau_n the_o right_a deprave_a adamicall_a image_n and_o in_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o free_a give_v grace_n the_o blessing_n of_o god_n the_o father_n which_o be_v manifest_v in_o isaac_n turn_v itself_o upon_o jacob_n viz._n upon_o the_o line_n of_o christ_n who_o god_n have_v anoint_v that_o he_o shall_v again_o anoint_v the_o first-born_a esau_n
blessing_n belong_v so_o god_n the_o father_n reach_v into_o the_o essence_n of_o his_o son_n christ_n and_o feel_v whether_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o first_o image_n create_v in_o adam_n bloudy-sweat_n adam_n adam_n adam_n note_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o bloudy-sweat_n whence_o the_o agony_n seize_v on_o he_o in_o the_o mount_n of_o olivet_n that_o he_o sweat_v bloody_a sweat_n of_o which_o esaias_n speak_v plain_o he_o take_v on_o he_o our_o grief_n 26._o and_o as_o isaac_n find_v outward_o only_a esau_n skin_n on_o jacob_n and_o inward_o hear_v jacob_n voice_n and_o yet_o bless_v he_o in_o stead_n of_o esau_n as_o if_o he_o be_v esau_n so_o likewise_o god_n the_o father_n find_v our_o rugged_a humane_a property_n on_o christ_n and_o yet_o inward_o he_o hear_v that_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n sound_v in_o he_o that_o the_o divine_a heavenly_a ens_fw-la be_v within_o under_o his_o assume_v humanity_n therefore_o also_o his_o voice_n do_v in_o his_o baptism_n in_o jordan_n rest_n upon_o he_o when_o he_o bless_v our_o humanity_n in_o that_o he_o say_v this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n hear_v you_o he_o 27._o so_o likewise_o isaac_n hear_v indeed_o the_o voice_n of_o jacob_n under_o the_o hairy_a skin_n and_o understand_v that_o it_o be_v not_o esau_n but_o the_o spirit_n in_o his_o blessing_n do_v yet_o forcible_o pass_v upon_o he_o for_o he_o prove_v in_o he_o the_o incorporate_a ground_n of_o the_o covenant_n viz._n the_o line_n of_o the_o new_a humanity_n for_o he_o say_v 27.22_o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 27.22_o the_o voice_n be_v jacob_n voice_n but_o the_o hand_n be_v the_o hand_n of_o esau_n in_o which_o the_o spirit_n intimate_v that_o in_o jacob_n and_o all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n there_o be_v even_o the_o first_o deprave_v bestial_a adamicall_a man_n with_o his_o hairy_a skin_n which_o god_n do_v not_o look_v upon_o but_o only_o the_o divine_a voice_n which_o be_v one_o spirit_n with_o god_n do_v inhabit_v in_o the_o inward_a soulish-man_n 28._o and_o then_o we_o see_v in_o this_o figure_n that_o our_o beast_n skin_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n wherewith_o we_o do_v so_o pride_n ourselves_o and_o make_v devout_a show_n before_o god_n be_v only_o a_o deceit_n as_o jacob_n in_o this_o beast_n hide_v stand_v as_o a_o deceiver_n before_o his_o father_n and_o will_v blind_v his_o father_n with_o the_o beast_n skin_n so_o likewise_o the_o earthly_a man_n come_v in_o his_o bestial_a property_n before_o god_n and_o desire_v god_n blessing_n but_o he_o may_v not_o obtain_v it_o unless_o he_o have_v jacob_n viz._n christ_n voice_n in_o he_o under_o this_o beast_n skin_n 29._o for_o as_o jacob_n be_v smooth_a and_o pure_a under_o this_o beast_n skin_n so_o must_v we_o be_v smooth_a pure_a and_o holy_a in_o our_o inward_a ground_n soul_n ground_n ground_n ground_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n under_o this_o our_o beast_n skin_n if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n to_o light_n and_o rest_n upon_o we_o for_o we_o see_v very_o well_o in_o this_o figure_n that_o the_o blessing_n will_v not_o rest_v upon_o esau_n who_o have_v by_o nature_n a_o rugged_a hairy_a beast_n skin_n in_o his_o essence_n although_o he_o be_v the_o first-born_a to_o who_o the_o blessing_n belong_v by_o right_a of_o inheritance_n for_o the_o first_o man_n be_v become_v deprave_v in_o his_o nature_n and_o have_v lose_v the_o inheritance_n of_o god_n the_o blessing_n and_o the_o filial_a inheritance_n rest_v only_o upon_o the_o second_o new_a adam_n 30._o further_o this_o figure_n denote_v that_o the_o new_a man_n in_o christ_n shall_v take_v away_o the_o sceptre_n and_o might_n from_o the_o devil_n and_o also_o from_o the_o man_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o this_o blessing_n rule_n over_o he_o in_o power_n as_o jacob_n be_v make_v lord_n over_o his_o enemy_n this_o figure_n point_v whole_o at_o christ._n 31._o for_o as_o jacob_n take_v a_o strange_a form_n on_o he_o and_o come_v in_o strange_a attire_n before_o his_o father_n and_o desire_v the_o blessing_n of_o he_o and_o also_o obtain_v it_o so_o christ_n viz._n the_o eternal_a word_n take_v on_o he_o also_o a_o strange_a form_n viz._n our_o humanity_n and_o bring_v the_o same_o before_o his_o father_n to_o bless_v it_o 32._o and_o as_o 27.28_o as_o as_o as_o gen._n 27.28_o isaac_n bless_v his_o son_n jacob_n with_o the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o fatness_n of_o the_o earth_n with_o corn_n and_o wine_n even_o so_o god_n the_o father_n bless_v our_o humanity_n in_o christ_n for_o our_o humanity_n be_v also_o in_o its_o original_n out_o of_o the_o limus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n and_o be_v nourish_v and_o bring_v up_o by_o the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n even_o by_o corn_n and_o wine_n this_o god_n bless_v to_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a upon_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 33._o and_o as_o isaac_n set_v jacob_n to_o 27.29_o to_o to_o to_o gen._n 27.29_o be_v lord_n over_o his_o brethren_n of_o the_o natural_a property_n so_o god_n have_v set_v the_o new_a birth_n in_o the_o blessing_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v lord_n over_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o that_o the_o new_a man_n bear_v of_o god_n blessing_n must_v rule_v over_o all_o the_o member_n of_o his_o natural_a body_n and_o they_o must_v be_v subject_a to_o the_o new_a man_n 34._o and_o as_o isaac_n set_v the_o curse_n between_o they_o 27.29_o they_o they_o they_o gen._n 27.29_o that_o whosoever_o shall_v curse_v jacob_n he_o shall_v be_v accurse_v and_o whosoever_o shall_v bless_v he_o he_o shall_v also_o be_v bless_v so_o god_n have_v set_v the_o curse_n upon_o the_o corrupt_a adamicall_a kingdom_n that_o whosoever_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v in_o the_o blessing_n of_o christ_n he_o must_v be_v eternal_o in_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n but_o whosoever_o shall_v bring_v his_o mind_n and_o will_n into_o this_o jacob_n viz._n christ_n blessing_n he_o shall_v be_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o blessing_n 35._o further_o we_o see_v in_o this_o type_n how_o it_o go_v with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n for_o 33._o for_o for_o for_o gen._n 27.30_o 31_o 32_o 33._o when_o isaac_n have_v bless_v jacob_n then_o come_v esau_n with_o his_o venison_n and_o his_o father_n isaac_n be_v astonish_v and_o say_v why_o who_o be_v thou_o and_o he_o be_v dismay_v at_o it_o that_o he_o have_v unknowing_o bless_v jacob_n which_o typifi_v how_o that_o the_o adamicall_a man_n understand_v nothing_o at_o all_o of_o god_n way_n and_o how_o god_n do_v oftentimes_o wonderful_o lead_v he_o according_a to_o the_o inward_a ground_n and_o that_o although_o he_o be_v carry_v on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n yet_o he_o look_v much_o at_o the_o outward_a reason_n and_o often_o stumble_v at_o external_a rational_a thing_n at_o temporal_a order_n and_o good_n and_o suffer_v fear_n to_o surprise_v he_o and_o will_v fain_o that_o the_o will_n of_o his_o reason_n be_v do_v as_o here_o isaac_n tremble_v exceed_o when_o he_o see_v that_o the_o will_n of_o his_o reason_n be_v break_v 36._o and_o herein_o we_o acknowledge_v the_o misery_n and_o ignorance_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o that_o reason_n enter_v into_o its_o own_o dominion_n and_o will_v not_o whole_o leave_v itself_o to_o god_n and_o be_v astonish_v when_o it_o go_v otherwise_o then_o it_o have_v imagine_v to_o itself_o 37._o and_o then_o we_o see_v how_o god_n at_o last_o do_v break_v forth_o with_o his_o light_n in_o the_o understanding_n and_o show_v man_n his_o way_n that_o he_o be_v satisfy_v as_o he_o do_v here_o to_o isaac_n in_o that_o he_o say_v 27.33_o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 27.33_o this_o jacob_n be_v bless_v and_o he_o shall_v also_o remain_v bless_v for_o now_o he_o understand_v god_n will_n 38._o further_o we_o see_v in_o this_o history_n how_o 34._o how_o how_o how_o gen_n 27.34_o to_o the_o 34._o esau_n weep_v lamentable_o before_o his_o father_n for_o the_o blessing_n and_o say_v to_o his_o father_n bless_v i_o also_o my_o father_n have_v thou_o but_o one_o blessing_n have_v thou_o not_o reserve_v one_o blessing_n for_o i_o but_o his_o father_n say_v i_o have_v make_v he_o thy_o lord_n and_o all_o his_o brethren_n i_o have_v give_v to_o he_o for_o servant_n with_o corn_n and_o wine_n i_o have_v enrich_v he_o what_o shall_v i_o do_v now_o unto_o thou_o my_o son_n this_o typifi_v out_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n show_v how_o god_n have_v make_v it_o lord_n over_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n as_o christ_n say_v 28.18_o say_v say_v say_v matth._n 28.18_o all_o power_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o upon_o earth_n be_v give_v to_o i_o of_o my_o father_n 39_o furthermore_o it_o denote_v that_o the_o corrupt_a adamicall_a nature_n in_o esau_n and_o
in_o eve_n and_o in_o this_o live_a virginity_n viz._n in_o adam_n heavenly_a matrix_fw-la god_n become_v man._n 30._o and_o this_o be_v the_o 1.42_o the_o the_o the_o luk._n 1.42_o blessing_n of_o mary_n above_o all_o other_o woman_n that_o she_o be_v the_o first_o from_o adam_n in_o who_o the_o heavenly_a matrix_fw-la become_v open_v in_o which_o the_o dry_a rod_n of_o aaron_n right_o bud_v viz._n the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n she_o be_v the_o first_o in_o who_o the_o hide_a virtue_n be_v manifest_v for_o in_o she_o the_o limit_v of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o spiritual_a image_n or_o type_n be_v at_o a_o end_n and_o in_o she_o it_o be_v fullfil_v by_o fullfil_v fullfil_v fullfil_v in_o or_o by_o with_o our_o humanity_n 31._o nevertheless_o she_o be_v true_o the_o daughter_n of_o adam_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n both_o as_o to_o the_o humanity_n and_o as_o to_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o spiritual_a figure_n and_o in_o her_o conception_n when_o the_o inward_a incorporate_a image_n or_o type_n of_o the_o inspire_a or_o inspoken_a covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v lay_v hold_n on_o in_o the_o faith_n do_v assume_v our_o humane_a property_n than_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n 3.15_o christ_n christ_n christ_n 1_o tim._n 3.15_o manifest_v in_o the_o flesh._n 32._o wherein_o afterward_o the_o faithful_a put_v on_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n in_o their_o faith_n yet_o only_o as_o to_o that_o heavenly_a image_n extinguish_v in_o adam_n as_o mary_n do_v where_o christ_n embrace_v the_o poor_a soul_n in_o his_o arm_n and_o encompass_v they_o with_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o infuse_v and_o flow_v in_o with_o his_o love_n into_o they_o which_o love_n preserve_v and_o defend_v they_o from_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n from_o sin_n death_n the_o devil_n and_o hell_n 33._o this_o be_v a_o brief_a summary_n of_o the_o true_a ground_n what_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v prefigure_v and_o typify_v by_o the_o patriarch_n in_o that_o he_o have_v lead_v they_o so_o wonderful_o and_o have_v thus_o allude_v with_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n how_o it_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v afterward_o 34._o for_o jacob_n be_v now_o the_o stock_n out_o of_o which_o the_o great_a and_o wide_a tree_n of_o israel_n shall_v spread_v abroad_o in_o the_o divide_n of_o its_o branch_n as_o a_o genealogy_n therefore_o must_v he_o go_v away_o from_o his_o father_n house_n and_o take_v wife_n of_o his_o father_n genealogy_n viz._n of_o abraham_n brother_n son_n that_o the_o people_n israel_n viz._n the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n may_v come_v of_o one_o stock_n 35._o now_o when_o 17._o when_o when_o when_o gen._n 28.16_o 17._o jacob_n awake_v from_o the_o dream_n of_o the_o divine_a vision_n where_o the_o lord_n appear_v to_o he_o and_o establish_v the_o covenant_n he_o say_v sure_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o this_o place_n and_o i_o know_v it_o not_o and_o be_v afraid_a and_o say_v how_o holy_a be_v this_o place_n here_o be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o house_n of_o god_n here_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n this_o be_v a_o figure_n show_v how_o it_o will_v go_v with_o god_n child_n when_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o they_o that_o they_o continue_v to_o be_v in_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o suppose_v god_n be_v a_o far_o off_o and_o have_v forsake_v they_o 36._o for_o where_o god_n withdraw_v himself_o in_o man_n there_o will_v always_o sin_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v first_o manifest_v in_o that_o man_n so_o that_o he_o will_v acknowledge_v and_o tremble_v at_o his_o sin_n and_o enter_v into_o repentance_n then_o appear_v to_o he_o god_n friendly_a countenance_n and_o comfort_v he_o for_o if_o the_o soul_n go_v forth_o from_o sin_n than_o god_n grace_n enter_v into_o it_o and_o than_o it_o say_v sure_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o i_o in_o my_o anxiety_n and_o i_o know_v it_o not_o now_o i_o see_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o the_o trouble_a heart_n which_o be_v trouble_v in_o a_o divine_a zeal_n or_o jealousy_n there_o be_v the_o place_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n 37._o further_o it_o signify_v how_o the_o high_a love_n of_o god_n in_o this_o covenant_n in_o christ_n will_v be_v immerse_v into_o our_o humanity_n and_o how_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n will_v be_v conversant_a in_o trouble_n in_o that_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o all_o our_o trouble_n and_o misery_n and_o how_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n will_v be_v astonish_v before_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o hell_n 22.39.44_o hell_n hell_n hell_n luk._n 22.39.44_o as_o be_v in_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n where_o in_o his_o agony_n he_o sweat_v a_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o christ_n in_o his_o humanity_n say_v 26.39_o say_v say_v say_v mat._n 26.39_o father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o where_o instant_o the_o gate_n of_o god_n appear_v and_o comfort_v the_o humanity_n as_o here_o to_o jacob_n when_o he_o must_v in_o trouble_n depart_v from_o his_o father_n house_n in_o fear_n and_o tremble_a at_o his_o brother_n esau_n who_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o murder_v he_o all_o which_o be_v a_o figure_n concern_v christ_n when_o god_n anger_n in_o our_o humanity_n do_v lie_v in_o wait_n to_o murder_v he_o that_o he_o will_v be_v in_o a_o agony_n heaviness_n and_o distress_n and_o how_o he_o will_v pray_v to_o his_o father_n and_o how_o his_o father_n will_v comfort_v he_o all_o which_o be_v do_v before_o passion_n before_o before_o before_o or_o his_o passion_n he_o be_v crucify_v especial_o in_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n in_o which_o place_n this_o figure_n of_o jacob_n be_v fullfil_v 38._o and_o as_o 28.18_o as_o as_o as_o gen._n 28.18_o jacob_n take_v the_o stone_n which_o he_o have_v lay_v under_o his_o head_n and_o set_v it_o up_o for_o a_o remembrance_n and_o pour_v oil_n thereupon_o so_o have_v christ_n set_v up_o his_o anguish_n or_o agony_n for_o a_o remembrance_n to_o we_o poor_a man_n and_o pour_v forth_o his_o oil_n of_o joy_n and_o victory_n upon_o it_o in_o our_o trouble_a terrify_a heart_n and_o of_o that_o same_o sin_n same_o same_o same_o agony_n and_o a_o trouble_a heart_n because_o of_o sin_n stone_n have_v erect_v his_o church_n for_o a_o continual_a remembrance_n of_o all_o which_o this_o type_n of_o jacob_n be_v a_o prefiguration_n 39_o which_o jacob_n signify_v in_o plain_a word_n where_o he_o say_v 22._o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 28.20_o 21_o 22._o if_o god_n will_v be_v with_o i_o and_o defend_v i_o in_o the_o way_n which_o i_o travail_v and_o give_v i_o bread_n to_o eat_v and_o clothes_n to_o put_v on_o and_o bring_v i_o home_o with_o peace_n to_o my_o father_n then_o shall_v the_o lord_n be_v my_o god_n and_o this_o stone_n which_o i_o have_v set_v up_o for_o a_o pillar_n shall_v be_v god_n house_n and_o of_o all_o which_o thou_o give_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v give_v the_o ten_o to_o thou_o where_o he_o clear_o under_o this_o figure_n signify_v the_o leviticall_a and_o afterward_o the_o evangelicall_n priesthood_n as_o it_o will_v be_v hereafter_o chap._n lvii_o how_o jacob_n come_v to_o laban_n and_o keep_v his_o sheep_n for_o he_o fourteen_o year_n for_o his_o two_o daughter_n what_o the_o spiritual_a figure_n of_o christ_n bride_n contain_v under_o it_o signify_v how_o god_n set_v jacob_n in_o christ_n figure_n and_o so_o sport_v with_o the_o type_n of_o christ._n upon_o the_o 29_o chapter_n of_o genesis_n xxix_o gen._n xxix_o 1._o when_o jacob_n must_v now_o in_o sorrow_n go_v away_o from_o his_o parent_n and_o so_o avoid_v his_o brother_n esau_n and_o commit_v himself_o to_o god_n in_o the_o blessing_n of_o he_o than_o god_n bring_v he_o to_o his_o belove_a bride_n with_o who_o he_o spend_v a_o while_n in_o joy_n with_o patience_n till_o he_o return_v again_o with_o great_a riches_n to_o his_o father_n 2._o this_o be_v first_o a_o worldly_a history_n and_o precedent_n and_o and_o and_o or_o precedent_n example_n under_o which_o the_o spiritual_a figure_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v represent_v for_o if_o the_o poor_a sinner_n turn_v to_o god_n than_o he_o attain_v first_o of_o all_o the_o blessing_n viz._n the_o baptism_n of_o christ_n whereby_o the_o holy_a ghost_n baptize_v he_o in_o the_o inward_a ground_n and_o second_o and_o and_o and_o second_o than_o it_o set_v he_o in_o the_o process_n of_o christ_n under_o the_o banner_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o bid_v he_o go_v forth_o from_o his_o father_n adamicall_a house_n of_o sin_n and_o make_v towards_o the_o path_n of_o christ_n pilgrimage_n 3._o and_o there_o he_o must_v lay_v the_o hard_a stone_n of_o reason_n under_o his_o head_n and_o rest_n and_o sleep_v upon_o this_o stone_n of_o reason_n that_o be_v reason_n must_v stand_v still_o and_o the_o mind_n
must_v in_o itself_o turn_v into_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o most_o inward_a ground_n in_o high_a humility_n and_o most_o willing_o enter_v upon_o the_o pilgrimage_n of_o christ_n as_o jacob_n here_o do_v and_o then_o meet_v he_o his_o most_o amiable_a bride_n and_o beautiful_a rachel_n viz._n the_o noble_a virgin_n sophia_n of_o the_o divine_a amorousness_n divine_a divine_a divine_a or_o amorousness_n wedlock_n enjoyment_n in_o the_o love_n and_o humanity_n of_o christ._n 4._o first_o he_o come_v to_o the_o 29.2_o the_o the_o the_o gen._n 29.2_o well_o where_o the_o noble_a sophia_n give_v her_o sheep_n drink_v that_o be_v the_o soul_n be_v lead_v to_o christ_n fountain_n out_o of_o which_o the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n do_v spring_n there_o he_o first_o see_v and_o demand_v of_o the_o shepherd_n where_o the_o noble_a sophia_n feed_v her_o stock_n the_o shepherd_n signify_v the_o child_n of_o christ_n viz._n teacher_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n in_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v who_o also_o feed_v his_o sheep_n there_o the_o penitent_a man_n ask_v for_o his_o eternal_a kindred_n and_o friend_n viz_o for_o the_o paradisicall_a family_n paradisicall_a paradisicall_a paradisicall_a or_o family_n house_n wherein_o his_o grand_a father_n adam_n dwell_v than_o those_o shepherd_n show_v he_o that_o house_n and_o also_o the_o beautiful_a rachel_n which_o be_v bear_v in_o this_o house_n viz._n the_o noble_a sophia_n 5._o who_o when_o the_o poor_a soul_n discover_v these_o thing_n look_v amiable_o upon_o the_o soul_n whence_o the_o soul_n be_v kindle_v in_o great_a love_n and_o 29.10_o and_o and_o and_o gen._n 29.10_o roll_v away_o the_o great_a stone_n from_o the_o well_o and_o give_v the_o sheep_n of_o noble_a sophia_n drink_v that_o be_v the_o soul_n roll_v away_o all_o its_o earthly_a lust_n which_o be_v a_o cover_n upon_o the_o wellspring_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o give_v drink_v and_o food_n to_o the_o poor_a needy_a sheep_n of_o christ_n the_o sheep_n of_o this_o noble_a sophia_n and_o kiss_v the_o noble_a sophia_n with_o its_o burn_a desire_n to_o the_o love_n of_o christ._n 6._o and_o when_o the_o noble_a virgin_n sophia_n see_v this_o and_o that_o the_o poor_a soul_n discover_v all_o its_o peril_n that_o it_o have_v under_o take_v for_o she_o than_o she_o run_v to_o her_o father_n and_o tell_v he_o that_o her_o belove_a suitor_n and_o friend_n be_v abroad_o with_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n and_o help_v to_o give_v they_o drink_v that_o be_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n press_v with_o the_o poor_a soules-desire_n into_o god_n the_o father_n and_o say_v this_o soul_n be_v my_o friend_n my_o bridegroom_n than_o god_n the_o father_n command_v that_o he_o be_v bring_v into_o his_o house_n as_o here_o 29.12_o here_o here_o here_o gen._n 29.12_o rachel_n do_v to_o jacob_n and_o tell_v it_o to_o her_o father_n who_o jacob_n be_v and_o what_o his_o purpose_n be_v and_o so_o also_o christ_n show_v his_o father_n what_o the_o poor_a trouble_a perplex_a soul_n purpose_n be_v when_o it_o come_v to_o he_o 7._o and_o as_o jacob_n be_v 20._o be_v be_v be_v gen._n 29.19_o 20._o promise_v this_o rachel_n for_o a_o spouse_n for_o which_o he_o consent_v to_o keep_v the_o sheep_n yeares·_n sheep_n sheep_n sheep_n 7_o yeares·_n seven_o year_n and_o love_v she_o heart_n she_o she_o she_o at_o his_o heart_n dear_o and_o yet_o afterward_o at_o the_o wedding_n the_o other_o sister_n with_o her_o tender_a eye_n be_v lay_v by_o he_o which_o he_o desire_v not_o so_o it_o go_v also_o with_o christ_n child_n when_o they_o turn_v to_o god_n and_o apply_v themselves_o to_o be_v shepherd_n of_o christ_n sheep_n to_o they_o to_o to_o to_o or_o provide_v for_o they_o take_v care_n of_o they_o than_o be_v the_o most_o amiable_a and_o beautiful_a sophia_n promise_v and_o present_v to_o they_o whereat_o they_o find_v joy_n within_o they_o 8._o but_o when_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o soul_n think_v it_o will_v embrace_v this_o bride_n in_o its_o arm_n and_o have_v perfect_a joy_n with_o she_o than_o the_o other_o sister_n viz._n lea_n that_o be_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n be_v lay_v by_o it_o and_o the_o beautiful_a sophia_n hide_v herself_o and_o it_o must_v first_o take_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n for_o a_o spouse_n and_o keep_v the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n more_o christ_n christ_n christ_n 7_o year_n more_o seven_o year_n more_o for_o rachel_n viz._n for_o the_o noble_a sophia_n before_o he_o obtain_v she_o for_o his_o spouse_n 9_o for_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n do_v not_o present_o give_v itself_o to_o the_o fiery_a soul_n for_o its_o own_o but_o stay_v indeed_o in_o the_o marriage_n the_o the_o the_o or_o promise_v of_o marriage_n betrthe_v in_o the_o inward_a ground_n in_o the_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n which_o disappear_v in_o adam_n but_o god_n the_o father_n give_v the_o soul_n instead_o thereof_o the_o other_o sister_n viz._n tenderness_n of_o heart_n that_o the_o soul_n in_o this_o time_n may_v not_o sport_v in_o the_o garden_n of_o rose_n but_o be_v in_o trouble_n and_o calamity_n that_o it_o may_v be_v try_v and_o humble_a and_o always_o keep_v the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o in_o this_o marriage_n solace_v themselves_o in_o pleasure_n and_o pride_n as_o lucifer_n do_v 10._o and_o though_o it_o be_v so_o that_o this_o noble_a 29.28.31_o noble_a noble_a noble_a gen._n 29.28.31_o rachel_n or_o sophia_n be_v give_v in_o marriage_n to_o the_o soul_n as_o be_v do_v to_o the_o stable_a child_n of_o christ_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n keep_v this_o great_a wedding_n of_o joy_n with_o this_o bride_n which_o they_o only_o understand_v who_o have_v be_v guest_n at_o this_o wedding_n yet_o afterward_o the_o noble_a sophia_n be_v as_o it_o be_v barren_a the_o wedding_n joy_n pass_v away_o and_o the_o soul_n be_v as_o if_o the_o love_n of_o this_o bride_n be_v take_v from_o it_o 11._o in_o the_o mean_a while_n etc._n while_n while_n while_n gen._n 29.31_o etc._n etc._n lea_n under_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n break_v forth_o and_o bear_v fruit_n that_o be_v as_o much_o as_o to_o say_v when_o the_o soul_n conception_n soul_n soul_n soul_n as_o a_o conception_n receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n then_o begin_v the_o great_a joy_n of_o this_o marriage_n concern_v which_o christ_n say_v 15.7_o say_v say_v say_v luk._n 15.7_o there_o be_v more_o joy_n in_o heaven_n for_o one_o sinner_n that_o repent_v then_o for_o ninety_o nine_o righteous_a that_o need_v not_o this_o repentance_n 12._o for_o that_o be_v the_o 19.7_o the_o the_o the_o rev._n 19.7_o wedding_n of_o the_o lamb_n that_o god_n and_o man_n be_v marry_v and_o christ_n be_v bear_v and_o then_o he_o stand_v in_o our_o poor_a and_o simple_a disposition_n simple_a simple_a simple_a condition_n or_o disposition_n form_n in_o our_o most_o inward_a ground_n and_o hide_v his_o great_a sweetness_n which_o the_o soul_n taste_v in_o the_o marriage_n and_o cover_v it_o with_o his_o cross_n and_o then_o must_v the_o poor_a soul_n in_o the_o mean_a while_n take_v the_o tender_a lea_n viz._n patience_n and_o labour_n with_o she_o for_o fruit_n in_o the_o vineyard_n of_o christ._n 13._o and_o it_o be_v very_o well_o that_o the_o soul_n faulter_v with_o this_o lea_n and_o then_o this_o rachel_n in_o the_o inward_a ground_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o stranger_n and_o be_v as_o a_o stranger_n towards_o it_o as_o 30.1_o as_o as_o as_o gen._n 30.1_o rachel_n towards_o jacob_n when_o she_o say_v to_o he_o create_v he_o he_o he_o create_v give_v i_o child_n or_o else_o i_o die_v so_o also_o the_o noble_a sophia_n say_v indeed_o to_o the_o soul_n work_v or_o bring_v forth_o in_o my_o love_n desire_n divine_a fruit_n or_o else_o i_o will_v depart_v from_o thou_o whereas_o yet_o the_o soul_n power_n soul_n soul_n soul_n note_v the_o soul_n can_v do_v good_a by_o its_o own_o power_n can_v do_v it_o in_o its_o own_o power_n 14._o but_o this_o be_v therefore_o do_v that_o the_o soul_n may_v the_o more_o earnest_o apply_v itself_o to_o prayer_n and_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o the_o divine_a work_n of_o the_o divine_a fruit_n as_o jacob_n pray_v to_o god_n so_o that_o 24._o that_o that_o that_o gen._n 30.22_o 23_o 24._o rachel_n be_v fruitful_a and_o do_v bear_v unto_o he_o joseph_n the_o prince_n of_o all_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n who_o preserve_v feed_v and_o nourish_v they_o in_o the_o famine_n 15._o so_o also_o when_o the_o noble_a sophia_n seem_v barren_a to_o the_o soul_n as_o if_o it_o can_v not_o bring_v forth_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o yet_o the_o soul_n mourn_v to_o god_n in_o patience_n pray_v that_o he_o will_v work_v in_o it_o and_o bless_v it_o whereupon_o the_o soul_n often_o convert_v
also_o that_o god_n will_v not_o work_v in_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o in_o that_o we_o love_v and_o honour_v one_o another_o according_a to_o fleshly_a lust_n worldly_a honour_n and_o riches_n where_o man_n flock_v together_o associate_n and_o love_v one_o another_o according_a to_o their_o greatness_n state_n riches_n glory_n beauty_n bravery_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n 29._o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n require_v humble_a faithful_a and_o sincere_a love_n where_o the_o soul_n be_v resign_v up_o into_o god_n and_o seek_v not_o its_o own_o pleasure_n or_o self-love_n but_o look_v upon_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o join_v itself_o to_o the_o humble_a child_n who_o love_n god_n and_o constant_o give_v he_o thanks_o there_o god_n manife_v himself_o and_o work_v in_o they_o that_o they_o bear_v fruit_n to_o the_o lord_n 30._o jacob_n first_o serve_v seven_o year_n for_o rachel_n which_o himself_o have_v choose_v in_o his_o own_o love_n yet_o she_o be_v not_o give_v to_o he_o for_o the_o first_o seven_o year_n service_n but_o lea_n be_v unknown_a to_o he_o lay_v by_o he_o jacob_n desire_v rachel_n as_o wage_n for_o his_o service_n yet_o see_v the_o covenant_n of_o the_o lord_n lie_v in_o the_o line_n of_o christ_n in_o he_o therefore_o he_o first_o receive_v the_o spiritual_a wage_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n 31._o for_o christ_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o god_n child_n as_o they_o must_v serve_v their_o lord_n for_o worldly_a wage_n so_o god_n first_o pay_v they_o with_o his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o then_o afterward_o they_o receive_v also_o temporal_a wage_n as_o jacob_n must_v first_o receive_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n as_o god_n appoint_v it_o for_o he_o though_o it_o go_v very_o ill_a as_o to_o reason_n afterward_o he_o also_o receive_v the_o wage_n according_a to_o his_o will_n for_o which_o he_o must_v serve_v yet_o seven_o year_n more_o 32._o which_o seven_o year_n in_o the_o inward_a ground_n in_o this_o figure_n signify_v the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o natural_a life_n which_o must_v be_v give_v up_o to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n into_o which_o god_n give_v himself_o for_o wage_n in_o a_o coworking_a power_n where_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o life_n first_o help_v the_o lord_n to_o bear_v a_o spiritual_a figure_n and_o image_n or_o type_n and_o to_o manifest_v the_o line_n of_o christ_n then_o afterward_o that_o same_o spiritual_a form_n discover_v also_o the_o natural_a form_n and_o bear_v a_o prince_n in_o the_o natural_a life_n in_o who_o god_n work_v and_o through_o who_o he_o rule_v the_o world_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o jacob._n 33._o he_o serve_v seven_o year_n for_o rachel_n but_o be_v he_o fear_v god_n the_o divine_a wage_n viz._n the_o line_n of_o christ_n be_v first_o give_v he_o afterward_o god_n bless_v also_o the_o humane_a self-love_n according_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o he_o so_o that_o of_o rachel_n who_o he_o have_v take_v in_o natural_a self-love_n he_o beget_v a_o prince_n and_o wise_a man_n even_o joseph_n by_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rule_v and_o make_v he_o a_o lord_n and_o governor_n 34._o and_o this_o figure_n present_v to_o we_o that_o first_o christ_n shall_v be_v bear_v in_o we_o and_o so_o then_o christ_n in_o we_o bear_v also_o the_o natural_a man_n with_o understanding_n and_o wisdom_n and_o appoint_v he_o to_o his_o service_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n and_o also_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n as_o he_o do_v joseph_n chap._n lviii_o how_o jacob_n serve_v his_o stepfather_n his_o his_o his_o stepfather_n father_n in_o law_n twenty_o year_n and_o beget_v twelve_o son_n and_o one_o daughter_n and_o how_o god_n bless_v he_o that_o he_o get_v great_a riches_n and_o how_o laban_n often_o change_v his_o wage_n and_o yet_o can_v not_o hurt_v he_o what_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v thereby_o upon_o the_o 30_o chapter_n of_o genesis_n 1._o we_o see_v in_o this_o history_n especial_o xxx_o gen._n xxx_o how_o it_o go_v 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simple_a and_o despise_a form_n in_o man_n of_o such_o like_a disposition_n which_o man_n will_v by_o the_o reason_n pomp_n and_o beauty_n of_o the_o world_n be_v esteem_v fool_n and_o bleareyd_v who_o in_o such_o scorn_n and_o disregard_n will_v go_v away_o and_o 125.5_o and_o and_o and_o psal_n 125.5_o sow_v in_o tear_n but_o in_o their_o inward_a ground_n in_o the_o line_n of_o christ_n will_v bear_v and_o at_o the_o end_n reap_v in_o joy_n to_o signify_v that_o 18.36_o that_o that_o that_o john_n 18.36_o christ_n kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n that_o in_o this_o world_n it_o must_v be_v throw_v into_o god_n anger_n and_o disdain_n and_o into_o death_n and_o by_o this_o throw_n in_o satiate_fw-la the_o anger_n of_o god_n with_o love_n and_o meekness_n and_o with_o love_n spring_v forth_o through_o the_o anger_n and_o death_n and_o bring_v the_o proud_a lucifer_n in_o the_o humane_a own_o will_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n to_o scorn_n and_o to_o nought_o as_o a_o unstable_a 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it_o take_v it_o by_o force_n with_o such_o wit_n of_o divine_a science_n knowledge_n or_o skill_n as_o jacob_n do_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n 25._o and_o it_o be_v show_v to_o the_o jew_n who_o with_o this_o figure_n help_v themselves_o in_o their_o subtlety_n and_o earthly_a fraud_n and_o treachery_n that_o this_o subtlety_n of_o jacob_n prefigure_v a_o spiritual_a type_n and_o do_v not_o at_o all_o cover_v their_o wickedness_n and_o falsehood_n 26._o for_o he_o that_o say_v 20.17_o say_v say_v say_v exod._n 20.17_o thou_o shall_v not_o covet_n or_o lust_n after_o that_o which_o be_v thy_o neighbour_n have_v forbid_v all_o outward_a subtlety_n fraud_n and_o deceit_n but_o in_o the_o liâ—ien·_n the_o the_o the_o stam_n liâ—ien·_n geneology_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v thus_o with_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n signify_v and_o allude_v in_o the_o figure_n at_o the_o inward_a ground_n of_o the_o new_a man_n with_o a_o outward_a figure_n 27._o as_o with_o ishmael_n abraham_n first_o son_n from_o who_o the_o good_n also_o be_v take_v away_o to_o signify_v that_o they_o belong_v not_o to_o adam_n in_o the_o corruption_n and_o perdition_n but_o to_o ghrist_n as_o the_o second_o adam_n which_o he_o take_v with_o divine_a wit_n &_o subtlety_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n wrath_n in_o man_n where_o he_o must_v first_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o serve_v in_o the_o assume_v humane_a nature_n yet_o so_o he_o obtain_v the_o good_n and_o take_v away_o all_o its_o good_n and_o that_o be_v it_o which_o this_o figure_n of_o jacob_n signify_v 28._o the_o spirit_n present_v here_o a_o most_o wonderful_a figure_n in_o jacob_n show_v how_o 31.7_o how_o how_o how_o 10_o time_n gen._n 31.7_o laban_n change_v his_o wage_n ten_o time_n and_o yet_o can_v not_o hurt_v he_o to_o signify_v how_o it_o be_v with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o this_o service_n that_o under_o the_o yoke_n of_o nature_n they_o shall_v acquire_v the_o good_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o divine_a wit_n in_o the_o inward_a new_a man_n thence_o happen_v such_o great_a alteration_n to_o man_n in_o his_o purpose_n so_o that_o when_o he_o have_v resolve_v upon_o the_o course_n that_o he_o will_v take_v the_o devil_n come_v with_o his_o envy_n and_o hinder_v he_o of_o his_o purpose_n by_o evil_a man_n that_o it_o go_v not_o forward_o as_o jacob_n when_o he_o think_v the_o speckled_a sheep_n and_o goat_n shall_v be_v my_o wage_n than_o his_o master_n disappoint_v he_o of_o his_o wage_n 29._o so_o it_o be_v also_o with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o their_o labour_n and_o travail_n when_o they_o think_v now_o they_o shall_v reap_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n now_o they_o will_v apply_v themselves_o to_o the_o child_n of_o god_n with_o who_o they_o may_v work_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n and_o there_o they_o will_v good_a will_v will_v will_v do_v good_a effect_v their_o good_a purpose_n and_o comprehend_v this_o work_n in_o their_o faith_n desire_n that_o it_o 14.13_o it_o it_o it_o rev._n 14.13_o may_v follow_v after_o they_o then_o will_v every_o where_o all_o his_o work_n and_o purpose_n be_v break_v so_o that_o it_o go_v not_o according_a to_o his_o meaning_n and_o will_n he_o must_v now_o only_o trust_v and_o rely_v upon_o god_n as_o jacob_n do_v and_o so_o no_o enemy_n can_v hurt_v he_o and_o though_o it_o seem_v as_o if_o it_o will_v hurt_v he_o and_o that_o his_o work_n shall_v be_v in_o vain_a yet_o thus_o they_o work_v and_o bear_v fruit_n incomprehensible_a to_o reason_n and_o in_o the_o end_n that_o man_n depart_v with_o much_o good_n out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o return_v again_o into_o his_o native_a country_n as_o jacob._n 30._o for_o the_o scripture_n say_v 14.13_o say_v say_v say_v rev._n 14.13_o the_o work_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n follow_v after_o their_o faith_n they_o take_v they_o with_o they_o they_o be_v the_o wage_n of_o their_o faith_n the_o faith_n take_v christ_n into_o itself_o and_o christ_n take_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n with_o he_o and_o thus_o a_o true_a christian_a return_v home_o again_o into_o his_o native_a country_n with_o much_o good_n which_o he_o have_v introduce_v and_o lay_v up_o in_o hope_n with_o his_o faith_n desire_n 31._o which_o hope_n god_n fill_v for_o he_o in_o christ_n with_o the_o heavenly_a ens_fw-la and_o take_v also_o herewith_o his_o work_n of_o nature_n and_o draw_v they_o to_o itself_o for_o a_o eternal_a wage_n which_o be_v christ_n with_o the_o outspoken_a the_o the_o the_o or_o outspoken_a express_v word_n viz._n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n wherein_o lie_v the_o wonder_n and_o substance_n and_o and_o and_o essence_n and_o substance_n be_v of_o man_n keep_v to_o god_n great_a day_n
displace_v that_o be_v be_v change_v 26._o this_o signify_v especial_o how_o the_o repentant_a man_n must_v enter_v upon_o this_o combat_n of_o jacob_n and_o so_o wrestle_v with_o god_n and_o man_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o god_n righteousness_n in_o the_o anger_n and_o when_o he_o overcome_v then_o will_v the_o ham_n of_o his_o fleshly_a self-will_n be_v break_v that_o he_o must_v go_v up_o and_o down_o in_o this_o world_n as_o one_o half_a lame_a that_o can_v well_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o world_n but_o go_v halt_v as_o if_o his_o limb_n be_v half_o break_v with_o which_o the_o wantonness_n and_o vanity_n of_o this_o world_n be_v drive_v on_o for_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o victory_n of_o christ_n touch_v his_o thigh_n that_o he_o be_v half_a lame_a in_o the_o pride_n and_o malice_n of_o this_o world_n and_o never_o regard_v it_o more_o but_o go_v up_o and_o down_o as_o a_o despise_a lame_a man_n who_o in_o the_o pride_n of_o the_o world_n in_o their_o hail_n or_o frolic_a jollity_n little_a regard_n but_o hold_v he_o for_o a_o lame_a halt_a man_n who_o can_v follow_v the_o garb_n of_o the_o antic_a trick_n conceit_a jest_n and_o lasciviousness_n of_o this_o world_n but_o he_o have_v wrestle_v with_o god_n and_o man_n and_o be_v with_o this_o victory_n touch_v and_o mark_v 27._o this_o the_o pride_n and_o wantonness_n of_o this_o world_n understand_v not_o for_o it_o go_v up_o and_o down_o still_o in_o god_n severe_a righteousness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o might_n of_o the_o fire_n in_o self-will_n and_o think_v itself_o very_o well_o till_o the_o judgement_n possess_v its_o place_n then_o must_v the_o poor_a soul_n stand_v in_o the_o eternal_a judgement_n and_o live_v in_o pain_n and_o torment_n 28._o and_o as_o jacob_n stand_v in_o the_o wrestle_n and_o have_v his_o thigh_n touch_v that_o he_o halt_v than_o the_o man_n say_v to_o he_o let_v i_o go_v for_o the_o daybreak_a daw_v but_o he_o answer_v i_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v except_o thou_o bless_v i_o 29._o this_o be_v first_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n when_o he_o yield_v himself_o up_o in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o the_o father_n anger_n so_o that_o the_o anger_n according_a to_o our_o humanity_n slay_v he_o then_o say_v the_o righteousness_n now_o let_v i_o go_v for_o at_o present_a the_o eternal_a morning_n break_v forth_o in_o i_o but_o christ_n have_v take_v hold_n of_o the_o righteousness_n and_o say_v i_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v except_o thou_o bless_v the_o humanity_n again_o that_o the_o judgement_n may_v cease_v except_o thou_o bring_v the_o morning_n of_o thy_o inward_a power_n forth_o through_o the_o humanity_n that_o the_o curse_n may_v cease_v and_o that_o man_n may_v whole_o stand_v in_o the_o divine_a work_n again_o in_o the_o blessing_n 30._o second_o it_o be_v the_o fair_a type_n or_o image_n show_v how_o it_o go_v with_o the_o repentant_a man_n when_o he_o give_v himself_o up_o through_o earnest_a repentance_n into_o this_o combat_n of_o christ_n in_o christ_n suffering_n and_o death_n in_o his_o victory_n and_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n wrestle_v with_o god_n severe_a righteousness_n which_o continual_o assayl_v he_o in_o his_o conscience_n 31._o for_o god_n righteousness_n in_o the_o conscience_n say_v let_v i_o go_v thou_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o have_v no_o part_n in_o the_o divine_a grace_n thou_o have_v purposely_o and_o wilful_o sin_v and_o set_v the_o grace_n behind_o thy_o back_n now_o thou_o be_v i_o pray_v will_v not_o avail_v thou_o i_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o in_o thy_o conscience_n attain_v the_o grace_n thou_o will_v obtain_v no_o comfort_n more_o from_o god_n the_o morning_n will_v no_o more_o rise_v to_o thou_o in_o thy_o conscience_n for_o thou_o be_v a_o child_n of_o death_n now_o leave_v off_o and_o let_v i_o alone_o that_o i_o may_v shut_v thou_o up_o below_o in_o the_o dungeon_n or_o chamber_n of_o death_n 32._o when_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v than_o the_o poor_a soul_n whole_o immerse_v itself_o into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o give_v itself_o up_o to_o the_o severe_a righteousness_n of_o god_n into_o the_o judgement_n for_o the_o judgement_n lay_v hold_v on_o it_o but_o the_o soul_n catch_v hold_v of_o the_o incorporate_a grace_n in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o dive_v therewith_o into_o the_o most_o inward_a ground_n of_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n in_o which_o ground_n god_n love_n be_v break_v forth_o through_o the_o righteousness_n and_o through_o the_o judgement_n viz._n through_o the_o eternal_a night_n and_o have_v make_v that_o same_o night_n in_o man_n to_o be_v day_n 33._o into_o this_o day_n viz._n into_o the_o abyss_n without_o all_o humane_a possibility_n or_o ability_n it_o dive_v as_o a_o child_n that_o neither_o can_v nor_o will_v do_v any_o more_o that_o be_v too_o unworthy_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o must_v indeed_o give_v itself_o up_o to_o the_o judgement_n but_o with_o this_o dive_v the_o soul_n yee_v all_o its_o utmost_a will_n and_o ability_n and_o be_v in_o itself_o as_o it_o be_v void_a of_o nature_n and_o creature_n and_o fall_v again_o into_o the_o word_n wherein_o it_o stand_v in_o the_o eternal_a speak_n before_o it_o be_v creature_o nature_n 34._o for_o god_n righteousness_n and_o judgement_n have_v no_o deep_a ground_n then_o mere_o the_o creature_o life_n but_o when_o the_o will_n of_o the_o soul_n yield_v itself_o up_o in_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o creature_n and_o sink_v into_o the_o abyss_n then_o be_v it_o again_o as_o a_o new_a child_n for_o the_o abyss_n in_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n out_o of_o which_o the_o high_a love_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n have_v manifest_v itself_o lay_v hold_v on_o it_o and_o penetrate_v into_o it_o as_o the_o sun_n do_v into_o the_o ens_fw-la of_o a_o herb_n whence_o the_o herb_n become_v half_o solar_a or_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o sun_n thus_o in_o this_o dive_v the_o soul_n in_o its_o will_n be_v half_o divine_a and_o then_o it_o wrestle_v with_o god_n severe_a righteousness_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o will_v overpower_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n 35._o then_o say_v god_n righteousness_n in_o the_o conscience_n let_v i_o alone_o that_o be_v leave_v off_o and_o slay_v i_o not_o for_o thou_o see_v very_o well_o that_o the_o divine_a morning_n arise_v in_o i_o cease_v from_o strive_v against_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n but_o in_o the_o right_a combat_n the_o soul_n say_v to_o god_n righteousness_n i_o will_v not_o leave_v thou_o except_o thou_o bless_v i_o that_o be_v except_o thou_o give_v i_o the_o promise_a grace_n out_o of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o conquest_n that_o i_o may_v put_v on_o my_o saviour_n christ_n that_o he_o may_v be_v i_o and_o i_o he_o and_o then_o thus_o say_v god_n righteousness_n as_o to_o jacob_n what_o be_v thy_o name_n and_o then_o the_o poor_a soul_n name_v itself_o according_a to_o its_o own_o creature_o name_n as_o jacob_n do_v here_o when_o he_o call_v himself_o jacob_n but_o as_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o jacob_n thou_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v call_v jacob_n but_o israel_n that_o be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n thus_o also_o say_v god_n to_o the_o soul_n thou_o shall_v no_o more_o have_v self-name_n in_o i_o but_o thou_o shall_v be_v call_v a_o christian_a in_o christ_n viz._n a_o branch_n in_o the_o tree_n of_o israel_n 15.5_o israel_n israel_n israel_n joh._n 15.5_o a_o sprout_n on_o the_o vine_n christ_n for_o thou_o have_v fight_v with_o god_n and_o man_n and_o have_v prevail_v thou_o have_v overcome_v god_n righteousness_n in_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o anger_n in_o thy_o combat_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v now_o a_o essential_a christian_a and_o no_o more_o a_o titulary_a and_o verbal_a or_o mouth-christian_a from_o who_o grace_n be_v yet_o far_o off_o 36._o and_o moses_n say_v further_a 30._o further_a further_a further_a gen._n 32.29_o 30._o and_o jacob_n ask_v he_o and_o say_v tell_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o what_o be_v thy_o name_n but_o he_o say_v wherefore_o ask_v thou_o what_o be_v my_o name_n and_o he_o bless_v he_o there_o and_o jacob_n call_v the_o place_n pennel_n for_o i_o have_v see_v god_n face_n to_o face_n and_o my_o soul_n be_v heal_v be_v be_v be_v heal_v preserve_v the_o inward_a holy_a figure_n stand_v thus_o 37._o when_o jacob_n with_o the_o desire_n of_o faith_n in_o his_o wrestle_n apprehend_v the_o morning_n or_o daybreak_a of_o god_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o 8.56_o and_o and_o and_o joh._n 8.56_o see_v christ_n a_o far_o off_o without_o the_o creature_o humanity_n then_o he_o say_v what_o be_v thy_o name_n but_o christ_n say_v
jerusalem_n the_o overthrow_n thereof_o and_o the_o earnest_a judgement_n draw_v near_o the_o measure_n be_v full_a the_o anger_n burn_v sin_n have_v kill_v the_o understanding_n that_o they_o understanding_n they_o they_o they_o have_v no_o more_o sense_n or_o understanding_n no_o more_o perceive_v or_o feel_v the_o understanding_n &_o these_o child_n be_v blind_a concern_v it_o and_o always_o say_v this_o be_v a_o golden_a time_n it_o will_v be_v good_a for_o we_o and_o not_o so_o come_v to_o pass_v thy_o prophet_n among_o thou_o be_v esteem_v fool_n and_o mad_a man_n till_o that_o be_v do_v unto_o thou_o and_o till_o thou_o thyself_o do_v what_o they_o have_v say_v unto_o thou_o 12._o beware_v now_o and_o leave_v off_o to_o war_n about_o the_o whore_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v call_v thou_o with_o jacob_n and_o bring_v thou_o again_o to_o his_o holy_a altar_n in_o christ_n jesus_n put_v away_o the_o idol_n viz._n the_o opinion_n and_o build_v thy_o heart_n to_o be_v a_o altar_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o jesus_n christ_n then_o will_v thou_o be_v bring_v away_o from_o the_o murder_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n will_v come_v upon_o those_o man_n who_o will_v pursue_v thou_o as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o jacob._n but_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o leave_v off_o to_o make_v war_n about_o the_o whore_n then_o will_v thou_o together_o with_o the_o whore_n come_v to_o shame_n and_o desolation_n 13._o but_o learn_v to_o know_v she_o she_o give_v sichem_n occasion_n to_o uncleanness_n for_o she_o run_v out_o of_o her_o house_n and_o seek_v lover_n behold_v her_o pride_n tear_v her_o earring_n from_o her_o neck_n wherewith_o she_o boast_v and_o then_o she_o will_v no_o more_o thus_o show_v her_o folly_n bereave_v she_o of_o her_o idol_n bury_v they_o with_o jacob_n build_v thyself_o a_o altar_n in_o thou_o and_o bring_v thy_o child_n to_o the_o offering_n bid_v they_o not_o strive_v for_o dinah_n but_o leave_v dinah_n to_o the_o man_n with_o who_o she_o have_v bed_v else_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o make_v war_n for_o her_o virginity_n for_o it_o be_v manifest_a to_o all_o people_n that_o she_o have_v play_v the_o whore_n 14._o mark_v what_o be_v tell_v thou_o it_o be_v high-time_n her_o shame_n can_v no_o more_o be_v cover_v for_o she_o have_v bring_v forth_o the_o bastard_n do_v thou_o not_o see_v it_o and_o do_v thou_o not_o know_v the_o whore_n with_o her_o child_n then_o thou_o be_v blind_a 15._o she_o sit_v in_o high_a honour_n among_o man_n and_o cry_v all_o hail_n to_o herself_o this_o be_v she_o to_o who_o thou_o prostitute_a thyself_o and_o forsake_v thy_o god_n and_o his_o altar_n jesus_n christ_n in_o thou_o take_v pity_n on_o thyself_o and_o behold_v the_o misery_n how_o this_o whore_n have_v sit_v in_o stead_n of_o the_o altar_n of_o god_n in_o thy_o soul_n and_o have_v take_v thy_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o possession_n and_o ride_v upon_o thou_o as_o upon_o her_o beast_n she_o lead_v thou_o with_o her_o reign_n and_o thou_o see_v it_o not_o thou_o say_v likewise_o it_o be_v right_a o_o thou_o evil_a beast_n full_a of_o thy_o whore_n pride_n how_o will_v the_o lord_n throw_v thou_o together_o with_o the_o whore_n to_o the_o ground_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o apocalyps_n the_o the_o the_o apocalyps_n revelation_n 16._o the_o spirit_n here_o further_o set_v down_o a_o excellent_a fair_a figure_n show_v how_o god_n manifest_v himself_o to_o jacob_n after_o he_o make_v the_o altar_n in_o bethel_n and_o call_v the_o place_n el-bethel_n viz._n a_o angelical_a engelische_n dwell_v 35.7_o gen._n 35.7_o where_o god_n converse_v with_o jacob_n in_o the_o form_n of_o a_o angel_n engel_n as_o the_o high_a tongue_n render_v it_o that_o god_n speak_v with_o he_o in_o vision_n in_o a_o angel_n form_n viz._n in_o the_o angel_n form_n of_o the_o future_a humanity_n of_o christ_n and_o signify_v to_o he_o that_o 12._o that_o that_o that_o gen._n 35_o 10_o 11_o 12._o he_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v call_v jacob_n but_o israel_n that_o be_v a_o great_a tree_n or_o company_n of_o nation_n he_o have_v god_n thus_o bless_v that_o he_o shall_v possess_v all_o this_o country_n and_o he_o shall_v be_v so_o great_a that_o even_o king_n shall_v proceed_v out_o of_o his_o loin_n whereby_o he_o signify_v concern_v the_o future_a kingdom_n of_o israel_n and_o of_o christ_n how_o it_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v 17._o 35.14_o 17._o 17._o 17._o gen·_n 35.14_o and_o when_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v with_o jacob_n in_o that_o very_a place_n jacob_n set_v up_o a_o pillar_n of_o stone_n which_o signify_v the_o temple_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o the_o temple_n at_o jerusalem_n in_o a_o type_n prefigure_v christ_n also_o the_o true_a christian_a church_n among_o the_o christian_n that_o from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n man_n will_v build_v a_o place_n and_o pillar_n where_o they_o will_v assemble_v and_o declare_v the_o wonder_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o call_v upon_o he_o there_o and_o offer_v up_o the_o drink_n offer_v of_o prayer_n there_o 18._o and_o the_o spirit_n say_v further_a 35.13_o further_a further_a further_a gen._n 35.13_o so_o god_n go_v up_o from_o he_o when_o he_o have_v speak_v with_o he_o that_o be_v when_o he_o have_v appear_v in_o a_o visible_a form_n in_o the_o image_n and_o type_n of_o christ_n he_o withdraw_v and_o hide_v himself_o again_o in_o that_o royal_a place_n from_o whence_o afterward_o he_o will_v manifest_v and_o make_v himself_o visible_a in_o his_o seed_n in_o this_o figure_n in_o the_o humanity_n 19_o 35.15_o 19_o 19_o 19_o gen._n 35.15_o and_o jacob_n call_v the_o place_n bethel_n viz._n a_o condescension_n a_o a_o a_o or_o condescension_n humiliation_n of_o the_o deity_n in_o the_o humanity_n so_o that_o the_o divine_a altar_n become_v manifest_a where_o a_o man_n offer_v praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n by_o jacob_n concern_v this_o bethel_n point_v at_o the_o future_a bethlehem_n where_o christ_n shall_v be_v bear_v man_n as_o this_o place_n bethel_n be_v exceed_v high_o esteem_v by_o the_o patriarch_n which_o all_o point_v at_o the_o future_a bethlehem_n where_o the_o true_a altar_n christ_n shall_v be_v erect_v and_o build_v upon_o which_o jacob_n and_o his_o father_n and_o child_n have_v offer_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o prefigure_a type_n and_o under_o it_o god_n lead_v they_o in_o the_o visible_a type_n from_o thenceforth_o till_o the_o appoint_a time_n that_o this_o altar_n be_v erect_v at_o bethlehem_n by_o the_o birth_n of_o christ._n 20._o and_o the_o spirit_n in_o moses_n speak_v instant_o very_o dark_o thereof_o in_o this_o figure_n and_o say_v 35.16_o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 35.16_o and_o they_o go_v from_o bethel_n whereby_o he_o point_v at_o the_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n that_o man_n shall_v go_v forth_o from_o this_o figure_n to_o the_o birth_n of_o christ_n and_o say_v 35.16_o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 35.16_o and_o it_o be_v a_o field_n breadth_n from_o ephrath_n where_o rachel_n bring_v forth_o and_o she_o be_v in_o hard_a labour_n at_o the_o birth_n 21._o this_o field_n breadth_n signify_v the_o time_n that_o be_v between_o that_o and_o the_o altar_n of_o christ_n as_o adam_n be_v go_v a_o field_n breadth_n from_o the_o altar_n of_o god_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a world_n into_o the_o earthly_a where_o it_o go_v very_o hard_a with_o rachel_n viz._n with_o the_o humane_a nature_n as_o to_o the_o patriarch_n benjamin_n that_o be_v to_o bring_v forth_o a_o christian_a that_o even_o the_o old_a adam_n must_v die_v and_o perish_v in_o this_o birth_n as_o rachel_n die_v when_o she_o bear_v benjamin_n 22._o which_o benjamin_n signify_v that_o when_o we_o erect_v god_n altar_n in_o we_o so_o that_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o then_o be_v benjamin_n that_o be_v our_o last_o man_n or_o second_v adam_n bear_v then_o die_v the_o old_a mother_n who_o have_v generate_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n in_o man_n and_o the_o new_a spiritual_a man_n be_v manifest_v 23._o this_o benjamin_n be_v bear_v after_o jacob_n be_v first_o go_v out_o of_o mesopotamia_n as_o the_o spirit_n have_v prefigure_v the_o type_n of_o christ_n passion_n and_o victory_n by_o esaw_n and_o jacob_n in_o their_o meeting_n and_o it_o be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o apostle_n mathias_n who_o be_v elect_v to_o be_v a_o apostle_n in_o the_o stead_n of_o judas_n after_o christ_n have_v first_o consummate_v his_o passion_n and_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n 24._o and_o it_o be_v a_o figure_n show_v how_o man_n must_v first_o enter_v into_o christ_n passion_n &_o death_n &_o that_o the_o altar_n of_o christ_n must_v first_o be_v erect_v in_o he_o before_o the_o humane_a nature_n from_o christ_n can_v be_v bear_v for_o
27.5_o for_o for_o for_o matth._n 27.5_o judas_n must_v first_o in_o his_o falsehood_n and_o treachery_n in_o the_o old_a adam_n with_o sorrow_n for_o his_o commit_a sin_n hang_v himself_o and_o as_o to_o his_o own_o ability_n despair_n and_o die_v and_o then_o will_v benjamin_n viz._n the_o new_a creature_n in_o christ_n first_o be_v bear_v and_o 1.26_o and_o and_o and_o act_n 1.26_o mathias_n viz._n the_o first_o create_v adam_n be_v elect_v a_o apostle_n 25._o for_o mathias_n be_v indeed_o bear_v before_o the_o passion_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v with_o christ_n but_o he_o be_v then_o first_o a_o apostle_n when_o christ_n in_o he_o be_v dead_a from_o sin_n and_o judas_n have_v hang_v himself_o thus_o also_o the_o adamicall_a man_n which_o shall_v be_v a_o apostle_n or_o christian_n be_v indeed_o bear_v aforehand_o before_o christ_n suffer_v in_o he_o but_o christ_n must_v first_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a in_o he_o and_o judas_n viz._n the_o serpent_n will_v must_v hang_v himself_o and_o die_v to_o his_o own_o evil_a will_n in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o then_o first_o be_v the_o christ._n the_o the_o the_o adam_n man_n a_o christ._n adamicall_a man_n a_o christian_a it_o be_v not_o the_o historical_a man_n by_o a_o impute_a grace_n wherein_o judas_n still_o live_v under_o the_o purple_a mantle_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v a_o christian_a as_o babel_n play_v fine_o under_o the_o veil_n concern_v the_o virginity_n of_o her_o daughter_n dinah_n that_o the_o fair_a dainty_a damsel_n may_v play_v the_o whore_n and_o fine_o sleep_v with_o her_o pander_n judas_n and_o lie_v with_o her_o lover_n in_o the_o bed_n of_o fornication_n 26._o great_a thing_n be_v prefigure_v in_o this_o text_n for_o the_o text_n say_v 18._o say_v say_v say_v gen_n 35.17_o 18._o when_o she_o be_v in_o sore_a labour_n in_o the_o birth_n of_o benjamin_n the_o midwife_n say_v to_o she_o fear_v not_o for_o thou_o shall_v have_v this_o son_n also_o but_o her_o soul_n be_v ready_a to_o depart_v that_o she_o must_v die_v she_o call_v he_o benoni_n that_o be_v she_o look_v upon_o the_o inward_a ground_n upon_o the_o new_a birth_n what_o he_o will_v be_v in_o christ_n and_o regard_v not_o the_o name_n of_o the_o outward_a creature_n 27._o for_o benoni_n be_v altogether_o a_o spiritual_a name_n after_o a_o angelical_a kind_n and_o manner_n for_o she_o say_v in_o spirit_n when_o the_o midwife_n comfort_v she_o concern_v it_o that_o she_o shall_v have_v this_o son_n also_o i_o have_v he_o no_o more_o in_o the_o world_n the_o outward_a pass_v away_o and_o it_o point_v at_o the_o angelical_a new_a name_n 35.18_o name_n name_n name_n gen._n 35.18_o but_o his_o father_n call_v he_o benjamin_n as_o with_o the_o name_n of_o this_o world_n that_o he_o shall_v represent_v how_o a_o christian_a must_v be_v bear_v under_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n in_o smart_a pain_n at_o which_o also_o his_o mother_n look_v as_o if_o she_o shall_v say_v through_o smart_a pain_n and_o sorrow_n we_o come_v to_o life_n as_o this_o son_n of_o my_o smart_n and_o sorrow_n 28._o then_o say_v the_o spirit_n 20._o spirit_n spirit_n spirit_n gen._n 35.19_o 20._o thus_o rachel_n die_v and_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o way_n towards_o ephrath_n which_o be_v now_o call_v bethlehem_n and_o jacob_n set_v up_o a_o pillar_n upon_o her_o grave_a and_o that_o be_v the_o pillar_n of_o rachel_n grave_n unto_o this_o day_n this_o be_v a_o secret_a mystical_a figure_n that_o rachel_n die_v and_o be_v bury_v at_o the_o city_n bethlehem_n and_o it_o signify_v that_o she_o shall_v there_o rise_v again_o through_o the_o birth_n of_o christ_n for_o christ_n shall_v there_o be_v bear_v 29._o and_o it_o be_v signify_v that_o when_o we_o shall_v fly_v to_o bethlehem_n to_o the_o birth_n of_o christ_n then_o shall_v benjamin_n viz._n the_o new_a spiritual_a man_n be_v bear_v of_o rachel_n viz._n of_o the_o mother_n of_o the_o old_a adamicall_a man_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o then_o present_o 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genesis_n and_o the_o 78_o and_o last_o chapter_n of_o the_o mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la london_n print_v by_o matthew_n simmons_n 1654._o 6._o the_o thirty-seventh_a chapter_n concern_v joseph_n xxxvii_o gen._n xxxvii_o be_v indeed_o the_o most_o pleasant_a and_o excellent_a figure_n of_o the_o new_a man_n regenerate_v out_o of_o the_o old_a adam_n which_o new_a regenerate_v man_n be_v become_v a_o prince_n over_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n and_o also_o a_o lord_n over_o all_o his_o adamicall_a member_n be_v the_o brethren_n of_o the_o little_a child_n jesus_n in_o he_o as_o 42.6_o as_o as_o as_o gen._n 42.6_o joseph_n become_v a_o prince_n in_o the_o whole_a land_n of_o egypt_n and_o a_o lord_n over_o all_o his_o brother_n and_o whole_a kindred_n and_o family_n and_o it_o show_v we_o very_o emphatical_o and_o pregnant_o in_o its_o figure_n in_o the_o history_n how_o a_o man_n must_v become_v such_o a_o joseph_n also_o how_o it_o then_o go_v with_o he_o and_o how_o the_o world_n deal_v with_o he_o before_o he_o be_v make_v a_o prince_n over_o the_o adamicall_a kingdom_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o that_o the_o new_a man_n may_v obtain_v the_o government_n and_o power_n over_o his_o earthly_a member_n how_o the_o devil_n in_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n do_v assault_v the_o precious_a lilly-twigg_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n out_o of_o which_o the_o chaste_a joseph_n spring_v grow_v and_o be_v bring_v forth_o and_o first_o cast_v he_o down_o into_o the_o pitt_n of_o darkness_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o there_o hide_v he_o that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v destitute_a of_o all_o help_n comfort_n &_o assistance_n and_o be_v even_o force_v to_o perish_v 7._o as_o joseph_n brethren_n do_v to_o joseph_n even_o so_o the_o earthly_a member_n of_o the_o old_a adam_n do_v likewise_o to_o this_o lilly-twigg_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n in_o the_o chastity_n of_o christ_n spirit_n whereat_o the_o devil_n be_v also_o busy_a and_o continual_o stir_v up_o the_o evil_a beast_n full_a of_o carnal_a greedy_a and_o burn_a lust_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o that_o they_o strive_v to_o domineer_v and_o have_v the_o upperhand_n 8._o external_o or_o from_o without_o the_o devil_n also_o bring_v potiphar_n wife_n viz._n unchaste_a lewd_a people_n to_o he_o who_o will_v fain_o defile_v the_o chaste_a countenance_n of_o the_o inward_a ground_n and_o egg_n on_o the_o earthly_a flesh_n to_o feed_v upon_o the_o whoredom_n of_o the_o world_n and_o all_o lascivious_a lewdness_n wantonness_n and_o vanity_n and_o draw_v the_o same_o unto_o it_o with_o the_o imagination_n and_o bring_v the_o new_a joseph_n to_o commit_v adultery_n with_o potiphar_n wife_n but_o he_o must_v so_o violent_o and_o resolve_o break_v through_o and_o force_v his_o way_n from_o thence_o that_o he_o must_v be_v fain_o to_o leave_v his_o garment_n that_o be_v his_o be_v his_o
the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n shall_v not_o be_v avenge_v behold_v in_o thy_o miserable_a famine_n and_o distress_n when_o thou_o shall_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n even_o than_o thou_o must_v make_v thy_o address_n and_o supplication_n to_o he_o the_o high_a tower_n will_v give_v thou_o neither_o comfort_n nor_o deliverance_n the_o time_n be_v come_v about_o that_o joseph_n affliction_n be_v to_o be_v avenge_v and_o reubens_n whoredom_n with_o jacob_n concubine_n be_v come_v before_o israel_n 32._o why_o make_v thou_o such_o long_a delay_n and_o flatter_v thyself_o play_v the_o hypocrite_n and_o say_v not_o yet_o a_o good_a while_n behold_v it_o be_v come_v before_o the_o eye_n of_o israel_n that_o thou_o have_v commit_v whoredom_n a_o long_a time_n with_o the_o concubine_n and_o defile_v the_o line_n of_o christ_n israel_n will_v no_o long_o endure_v it_o thou_o shall_v with_o reuben_n be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o high_a office_n of_o sacrifice_v and_o govern_v this_o be_v the_o voice_n which_o the_o watchman_n have_v pronounce_v 33._o 11._o 33._o 33._o 33._o gen._n 37.5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o when_o joseph_n have_v have_v the_o two_o dream_n the_o one_o of_o his_o sheaf_n stand_v upright_o before_o which_o the_o sheaf_n of_o his_o brethren_n bow_v the_o other_o of_o the_o sun_n moon_n and_o eleven_o star_n which_o have_v do_v obeisance_n to_o joseph_n envy_n forthwith_o arise_v among_o they_o and_o they_o suppose_v he_o will_v be_v their_o lord_n and_o be_v that_o they_o be_v the_o elder_a they_o desire_v to_o rule_v over_o he_o 34._o whereby_o we_o see_v how_o the_o outward_a man_n have_v only_o seek_v and_o aim_v at_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n which_o be_v even_o the_o bane_n and_o undo_n of_o adam_n in_o that_o he_o forsake_v the_o inward_a and_o seek_v after_o the_o outward_a 35._o 37.3_o 35._o 35._o 35._o gen._n 37.3_o joseph_n particoloured_a coat_n which_o his_o father_n make_v signify_v how_o the_o inward_a power_n of_o god_n will_v again_o be_v reveal_v through_o the_o outward_a man_n whereby_o the_o humane_a nature_n will_v be_v various_o colour_v that_o be_v mix_v with_o god_n as_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a kingdom_n with_o the_o outward_a the_o spiritual_a christian_a figure_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v understand_v 36._o joseph_n with_o his_o coat_n of_o many_o colour_n be_v as_o yet_o a_o lad_n both_o tender_a and_o young_a and_o have_v not_o yet_o the_o wit_n craft_n and_o suttlety_n of_o the_o world_n but_o speak_v the_o truth_n in_o simplicity_n for_o his_o soul_n be_v not_o yet_o defile_v from_o without_o with_o the_o craft_n of_o lie_v and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n begin_v to_o he_o to_o to_o to_o work_v act_n or_o move_v in_o he_o drive_v he_o forward_o for_o his_o coat_n of_o many_o colour_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o inward_a 37._o this_o figure_n prefigure_v and_o represent_v to_o we_o the_o image_n of_o a_o true_a young_a scholar_n and_o beginner_n in_o christianity_n how_o he_o must_v be_v when_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n shall_v drive_v and_o act_v he_o namely_o he_o must_v turn_v his_o heart_n to_o god_n his_o father_n and_o learn_v to_o love_v he_o hearty_o as_o joseph_n love_v to_o be_v with_o his_o father_n and_o tell_v he_o the_o evil_a that_o be_v commit_v among_o his_o child_n so_o must_v a_o beginner_n in_o christianity_n daily_o bring_v before_o god_n all_o his_o own_o misery_n and_o the_o misery_n and_o sin_n of_o all_o that_o belong_v to_o he_o yea_o of_o all_o christendom_n as_o daniel_n confess_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n before_o god_n and_o joseph_n the_o evil_n of_o his_o brethren_n before_o his_o father_n so_o also_o a_o true_a christian_a do_v daily_o confess_v the_o misery_n and_o sin_n of_o his_o people_n and_o nation_n in_o hearty_a compassion_n that_o god_n will_v be_v merciful_a to_o they_o and_o preserve_v they_o from_o great_a evil_n and_o sin_n 38._o and_o when_o this_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v his_o heart_n become_v very_o simple_a honest_a and_o upright_o for_o he_o desire_v no_o craft_n but_o will_v fain_o have_v all_o thing_n proceed_v righteous_o and_o just_o and_o he_o can_v abide_v any_o unrighteousness_n or_o subtle_a deal_n for_o he_o always_o confess_v the_o people_n unrighteousness_n before_o god_n and_o thus_o his_o mind_n become_v altogether_o simple_a and_o seek_v no_o kind_n of_o craft_n or_o suttlety_n but_o put_v his_o hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n and_o live_v in_o the_o simplicity_n and_o lowliness_n of_o heart_n before_o god_n and_o the_o world_n and_o he_o be_v as_o the_o tender_a young_a lad_n joseph_n for_o he_o hope_v for_o good_a continual_o from_o god_n his_o father_n 39_o now_o when_o a_o man_n be_v come_v so_o far_o than_o joseph_n viz._n the_o chaste_a virgin_n child_n of_o sophia_n be_v even_o bear_v then_o god_n his_o father_n clothes_n his_o soul_n with_o the_o particoloured_a coat_n viz._n with_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o forth_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o he_o begin_v to_o play_v with_o the_o soul_n as_o he_o do_v with_o joseph_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n see_v through_o the_o soul_n and_o with_o the_o soul_n as_o joseph_n in_o the_o type_n see_v thing_n which_o be_v to_o come_v represent_v to_o he_o in_o the_o vision_n of_o dream_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n do_v also_o play_v with_o the_o soul_n even_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v forthwith_o take_v delightful_a communion_n with_o the_o soul_n of_o a_o new_a joseph_n viz._n with_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a world_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n understand_v divine_a mystery_n and_o see_v into_o the_o eternal_a life_n and_o know_v the_o hide_a world_n which_o yet_o be_v to_o be_v reveal_v in_o man_n as_o this_o pen_n have_v find_v by_o experience_n from_o whence_o it_o have_v receive_v its_o spirit_n of_o knowledge_n 40._o now_o when_o this_o man_n begin_v to_o speak_v of_o divine_a thing_n and_o vision_n of_o the_o hide_a world_n divine_a mystery_n and_o speak_v forth_o the_o wonder_n of_o god_n &_o that_o his_o brethren_n viz._n the_o child_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n in_o who_o the_o hide_a spiritual_a world_n be_v not_o yet_o manifest_a do_v hear_v it_o they_o count_v it_o a_o mere_a fable_n and_o a_o melancholy_a chimaera_n and_o whimsy_n and_o esteem_v he_o foolish_a in_o that_o he_o speak_v of_o those_o thing_n which_o they_o can_v understand_v and_o comprehend_v they_o make_v a_o mere_a fancy_n and_o fiction_n of_o it_o also_o they_o account_v it_o some_o astrall_a instigation_n or_o false_a enthusiasm_n or_o the_o like_a especial_o if_o he_o reveal_v and_o reprove_v their_o evil_a work_n and_o way_n as_o joseph_n do_v then_o they_o turn_v his_o open_a enemy_n and_o grudge_v he_o his_o very_a life_n as_o happen_v to_o joseph_n 41._o now_o when_o it_o be_v thus_o reason_n behold_v itself_o at_o a_o stand_n as_o if_o it_o be_v confound_v and_o know_v not_o the_o way_n of_o god_n viz._n that_o it_o must_v be_v thus_o with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n it_o think_v thou_o seek_v god_n and_o he_o bring_v thou_o into_o distress_n and_o misery_n thus_o this_o man_n do_v now_o wander_v up_o and_o down_o as_o joseph_n wander_v in_o the_o field_n the_o the_o the_o or_o field_n wilderness_n when_o his_o father_n send_v he_o to_o his_o brethren_n to_o see_v how_o it_o be_v with_o they_o 42._o so_o it_o go_v likewise_o with_o god_n new_a child_n when_o god_n spirit_n send_v they_o to_o be_v zealous_a about_o the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n and_o the_o world_n do_v every_o way_n hate_n and_o persecute_v they_o for_o it_o then_o they_o think_v in_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o world_n do_v thou_o not_o go_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n wherefore_o then_o do_v it_o go_v so_o with_o thou_o that_o thou_o be_v but_o the_o fool_n of_o the_o world_n and_o then_o the_o mind_n begin_v to_o be_v trouble_v and_o know_v not_o how_o it_o be_v with_o it_o for_o he_o hear_v that_o he_o be_v every_o where_o accuse_v for_o a_o frantic_a wicked_a person_n and_o hate_v for_o the_o young_a mind_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n understand_v not_o the_o divine_a process_n viz._n how_o reason_n must_v become_v a_o fool_n and_o how_o christ_n do_v very_o willing_o take_v upon_o himself_o in_o man_n the_o reproach_n and_o scorn_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o the_o world_n and_o how_o god_n righteousness_n and_o adam_n propagate_v gild_n must_v be_v always_o fullfil_v with_o suffering_n how_o a_o christian_a must_v stand_v in_o christ_n figure_n 43._o and_o now_o when_o it_o come_v to_o be_v thus_o then_o reason_n go_v true_o a_o wander_a in_o great_a sorrow_n and_o desertion_n with_o joseph_n in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o be_v every_o way_n in_o distress_n and_o yet_o he_o must_v perform_v his_o
fall_n viz._n how_o god_n become_v man_n and_o man_n become_v god_n and_o how_o this_o image_n or_o type_n conceive_v in_o the_o new_a divine_a seed_n even_o then_o again_o hide_v itself_o from_o the_o earthly_a eve_n earthly_a earthly_a earthly_a one_o copy_n say_v eve_n adam_n that_o eve_n must_v put_v on_o and_o wear_v her_o widow_n apparel_n again_o that_o the_o noble_a seed_n may_v not_o be_v know_v in_o this_o world_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o the_o child_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v conceive_v of_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o inward_a ground_n how_o they_o must_v after_o the_o wedding_n of_o the_o lamb_n viz._n this_o divine_a wedlock_n or_o coition_n which_o be_v indeed_o do_v in_o the_o soul_n with_o great_a joy_n enter_v again_o into_o the_o state_n of_o mourning_n and_o be_v forsake_v in_o this_o world_n as_o a_o poor_a widow_n 36._o and_o as_o thamar_n inquire_v not_o after_o the_o kid_n but_o will_v have_v a_o eminent_a pledge_n so_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o covenant_n inquire_v not_o after_o the_o outward_a solemnity_n &_o pagintry_n wherein_o man_n will_v offer_v gift_n to_o it_o it_o will_v have_v the_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n for_o a_o pledge_n 37._o in_o this_o figure_n it_o represent_v the_o jewish_a offering_n as_o a_o whoredom_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o as_o judah_n commit_v whoredom_n with_o thamar_n and_o intend_v only_o the_o whoredom_n and_o will_v give_v a_o kid_n for_o it_o so_o also_o stand_v the_o priest_n of_o the_o law_n and_o in_o seem_a holiness_n and_o hypocrisy_n play_v the_o harlot_n with_o god_n with_o the_o blood_n and_o flesh_n of_o beast_n which_o indeed_o be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o inward_a and_o god_n be_v please_v to_o bear_v with_o it_o but_o he_o will_v not_o accept_v their_o offering_n neither_o do_v he_o mix_v himself_o with_o the_o offer_n but_o with_o the_o faith_n in_o the_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n of_o man_n whereof_o we_o have_v a_o excellent_a example_n 38._o judah_n have_v beget_v three_o son_n of_o the_o cananitish_a woman_n but_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o lie_v in_o he_o will_v not_o pass_v on_o in_o the_o cananitish_a woman_n and_o her_o child_n but_o open_v itself_o in_o this_o whoredom_n of_o judah_n with_o thamar_n in_o perez_n who_o thamar_n conceive_v of_o judah_n by_o this_o coition_n or_o lie_v together_o with_o which_o figure_n god_n represent_v the_o misery_n of_o man_n and_o present_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o open_v of_o this_o precious_a line_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o press_v on_o to_o the_o limit_v christ_n in_o this_o whoredom_n of_o judah_n and_o thamar_n viz._n in_o the_o earthly_a adam_n and_o in_o the_o earthly_a eve_n but_o in_o the_o inward_a ground_n of_o its_o essence_n to_o signify_v that_o even_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o their_o corrupt_a nature_n do_v but_o commit_v whoredom_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o that_o their_o state_n of_o wedlock_n be_v but_o whoredom_n and_o a_o defile_a bestial_a thing_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o have_v nothing_o at_o all_o therein_o chaste_a or_o pure_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n therefore_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n manifest_v itself_o in_o this_o whoredom_n of_o judah_n and_o thamar_n to_o signify_v that_o christ_n shall_v come_v out_o of_o this_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o enter_v into_o the_o middle_n of_o this_o whoredom_n as_o a_o mediator_n and_o break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o false_a whorish_a desire_n and_o earthly_a serpent_n and_o purify_v our_o fleshly_a impure_a bestial_a conception_n with_o his_o heavenly_a virgin_n seed_n and_o in_o himself_o change_v it_o into_o the_o paradisicall_a image_n again_o 39_o also_o god_n do_v therefore_o manifest_a the_o line_n of_o his_o covenant_n in_o this_o whoredom_n of_o judah_n and_o thamar_n that_o his_o wrath_n in_o our_o humane_a impurity_n may_v not_o burn_v up_o and_o devour_v body_n and_o soul_n but_o that_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n may_v withstand_v the_o anger_n in_o our_o impurity_n lest_o god_n shall_v devour_v israel_n in_o their_o abomination_n and_o impurity_n in_o his_o wrath_n 40._o now_o see_v the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n as_o to_o its_o manifestation_n and_o propagation_n lie_v in_o judah_n and_o that_o israel_n also_o be_v impure_a according_a to_o the_o adamicall_a nature_n therefore_o god_n do_v represent_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n at_o the_o first_o propagation_n from_o the_o stock_n of_o israel_n in_o such_o a_o figure_n that_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n of_o isaac_n and_o of_o jacob_n in_o the_o first_o branch_n from_o they_o viz._n in_o judah_n and_o his_o child_n may_v withstand_v his_o wrath_n and_o that_o continual_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o abraham_n faith_n may_v be_v a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o the_o impurity_n of_o man._n 41._o we_o see_v also_o such_o a_o figure_n in_o the_o royal_a prophet_n david_n with_o bethsheba_n upon_o who_o also_o the_o line_n of_o the_o covenant_n press_v on_o in_o solomon_n and_o though_o clear_o david_n cause_v her_o husband_n vriah_n to_o be_v slay_v and_o use_v deceit_n that_o he_o may_v get_v bethsheba_n to_o wife_n which_o in_o the_o humane_a nature_n be_v a_o abomination_n and_o great_a sin_n before_o the_o face_n of_o god_n yet_o the_o spirit_n have_v its_o figure_n in_o david_n thus_o see_v god_n have_v renew_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o he_o concern_v christ_n therefore_o god_n set_v the_o line_n of_o his_o covenant_n in_o david_n unrighteousness_n in_o the_o woman_n that_o he_o have_v get_v to_o himself_o with_o unrighteousness_n in_o whoredom_n by_o murder_v her_o husband_n to_o signify_v that_o all_o humane_a matter_n and_o do_n be_v vain_a and_o evil_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o will_v come_v himself_o with_o his_o grace_n to_o help_v our_o sin_n and_o impurity_n and_o introduce_v his_o grace_n into_o our_o sin_n and_o 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of_o god_n always_o resist_v the_o devil_n chapel_n 43._o for_o here_o in_o this_o figure_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n present_v itself_o show_v how_o it_o will_v break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n in_o man_n impurity_n and_o so_o the_o type_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o the_o type_n of_o grace_n be_v represent_v in_o one_o figure_n viz._n adam_n fleshly_a whoredom_n with_o his_o eve_n and_o all_o her_o daughter_n and_o then_o the_o woman_n holy_a seed_n of_o the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n which_o with_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n mediate_v intercede_v and_o set_v itself_o in_o the_o middle_a 44._o a_o much_o more_o excellent_a figure_n we_o see_v in_o the_o most_o wise_a king_n solomon_n who_o stand_v just_a in_o the_o figure_n of_o judah_n as_o judah_n be_v the_o son_n of_o jacob_n who_o receive_v and_o embrace_v the_o promise_n and_o jacob_n stand_v whole_o in_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n so_o david_n also_o receive_v and_o embrace_v the_o renew_n of_o the_o 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power_n and_o virtue_n and_o take_v care_n of_o they_o for_o all_o that_o i_o rule_v over_o be_v not_o i_o but_o god_n and_o they_o but_o i_o shall_v do_v to_o they_o as_o god_n do_v to_o i_o 11._o to_o such_o a_o one_o god_n give_v joseph_n understanding_n and_o wisdom_n and_o govern_v the_o house_n of_o this_o world_n by_o he_o be_v he_o in_o what_o state_n and_o condition_n soever_o therein_o he_o sit_v in_o the_o office_n of_o god_n he_o be_v only_o a_o servant_n or_o minister_n of_o the_o office_n and_o a_o guardian_n over_o divine_a creature_n for_o the_o right_a christian_a government_n of_o his_o will_n be_v in_o heaven_n his_o conversation_n be_v alike_o in_o heaven_n and_o on_o earth_n as_o the_o scripture_n say_v 3.20_o say_v say_v say_v phil._n 3.20_o our_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n for_o according_a to_o the_o inward_a ground_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o spirit_n he_o be_v in_o christ_n in_o god_n viz._n in_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n from_o which_o adam_n will_n have_v turn_v itself_o away_o and_o turn_v itself_o out_o into_o this_o world_n which_o will_v christ_n have_v turn_v in_o again_o into_o the_o eternal_a word_n and_o so_o now_o he_o govern_v with_o that_o re-inturned_n will_v through_o and_o in_o the_o outward_a substance_n and_o matter_n of_o this_o world_n viz._n in_o the_o form_v outspeak_v or_o express_v word_n as_o a_o servant_n minister_n and_o instrument_n of_o the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n in_o its_o secret_a mystery_n of_o wisdom_n viz._n in_o the_o visible_a creature_o word_n 12._o therefore_o to_o thou_o o_o thou_o governor_n in_o the_o office_n of_o the_o joseph_n of_o this_o world_n in_o every_o state_n condition_n and_o degree_n this_o be_v tell_v thou_o and_o set_v before_o thy_o eye_n that_o though_o thou_o call_v thyself_o a_o joseph_n thou_o do_v not_o yet_o govern_v as_o a_o joseph_n that_o be_v not_o as_o a_o christian_a but_o as_o a_o child_n of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n thou_o govern_v not_o otherwise_o then_o the_o brethren_n of_o joseph_n who_o will_v not_o that_o god_n shall_v choose_v joseph_n for_o a_o governor_n they_o will_v be_v governor_n themselves_o and_o will_v rather_o kill_v joseph_n then_o wait_v to_o try_v what_o god_n will_v do_v with_o joseph_n dream_n or_o vision_n they_o will_v not_o suffer_v that_o joseph_n shall_v tell_v their_o injury_n to_o his_o father_n but_o will_v do_v what_o they_o think_v fit_a for_o they_o say_v among_o themselves_o we_o be_v the_o elder_a and_o shall_v govern_v what_o will_v the_o least_o and_o young_a persuade_v we_o to_o we_o possess_v the_o government_n in_o a_o just_a way_n by_o the_o right_n of_o nature_n the_o power_n and_o authority_n be_v we_o we_o will_v dispatch_v joseph_n out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o cast_v he_o into_o the_o pit_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v do_v what_o we_o will_n 13._o thus_o do_v thou_o also_o thou_o govern_v christendom_n in_o all_o state_n &_o degree_n the_o star_n &_o the_o evil_n avert_v adam_n in_o 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the_o the_o wicked_a thing_n or_o substance_n wickedness_n and_o sever_v it_o from_o the_o good_a and_o the_o officer_n be_v free_a from_o the_o commandment_n of_o death_n but_o if_o he_o have_v any_o evil_a intent_n in_o his_o will_n there_o the_o judgement_n pass_v upon_o the_o officer_n himself_o 28._o in_o potiphar_n pharaoh_n officer_n we_o have_v a_o powerful_a figure_n who_o set_v joseph_n over_o his_o whole_a house_n and_o give_v he_o full_a power_n to_o rule_v in_o his_o government_n show_v how_o god_n have_v set_v his_o officer_n in_o his_o house_n of_o this_o world_n that_o they_o shall_v do_v and_o direct_v judge_n and_o manage_v thing_n in_o a_o creature_o manner_n as_o god_n do_v in_o they_o after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n 29._o for_o potiphar_n take_v upon_o he_o no_o disposal_n of_o any_o thing_n but_o let_v joseph_n manage_v the_o government_n thus_o also_o be_v all_o officer_n institute_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n that_o they_o shall_v outward_o 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desire_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n which_o whorish_a woman_n now_o set_v upon_o the_o chaste_a joseph_n and_o continual_o will_v urge_v and_o draw_v he_o to_o her_o amorous_a lust_n that_o the_o new_a virgin_n child_n may_v lie_v with_o the_o bestial_a whore_n again_o as_o adam_n do_v from_o which_o lustful_a bed_n the_o earthly_a eve_n proceed_v with_o who_o afterward_o he_o copulate_v in_o his_o lust_n as_o all_o beast_n do_v 33._o this_o lecherous_a eve_n stick_v yet_o to_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o it_o be_v the_o animal_n soul_n viz._n the_o mortal_a spirit_n full_a of_o evil_a lust_n and_o impurity_n whereinto_o the_o devil_n have_v yet_o stick_v his_o serpents-sting_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o body_n must_v die_v and_o rot_v also_o this_o bestial_a spirit_n must_v be_v corrupt_a be_v be_v be_v or_o corrupt_a destroy_v and_o go_v quite_o into_o its_o mother_n again_o out_o of_o which_o it_o proceed_v in_o the_o beginning_n 34._o in_o this_o whore_n the_o devil_n assault_v the_o noble_a virgin-childe_n daily_o viz._n the_o chaste_a joseph_n in_o christ_n spirit_n encompass_v with_o heavenly_a spiritual_a corporeity_n viz._n with_o christ_n flesh_n and_o blood_n this_o virgin_n child_n be_v 12.1_o be_v be_v be_v revel_v 12.1_o the_o woman_n in_o the_o revelation_n the_o the_o the_o or_o revelation_n apocalypse_v that_o stand_v upon_o the_o moon_n viz._n upon_o this_o earthly_a whore_n and_o have_v twelve_o star_n in_o the_o crown_n upon_o her_o head_n which_o woman_n the_o 4._o the_o the_o the_o verse_n 4._o dragon_n in_o the_o earthly_a whore_n will_v continual_o devour_v when_o she_o bring_v forth_o the_o holy_a child_n viz._n the_o noble_a joseph_n viz._n the_o chaste_a and_o divine_a purity_n which_o cause_v woe_n to_o the_o dragon_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n that_o it_o must_v resign_v its_o kingdom_n and_o in_o that_o respect_n verse_n respect_n respect_n respect_n 15_o verse_n power_v forth_o the_o great_a stream_n great_a great_a great_a flood_n or_o water_n stream_n deluge_n of_o earthliness_n upon_o she_o to_o slay_v the_o child_n together_o with_o its_o mother_n 35._o verse_n 35._o 35._o 35._o 16_o verse_n but_o the_o earth_n come_v to_o help_v this_o woman_n that_o be_v the_o earthly_a desire_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n open_v its_o throat_n wide_a and_o swallow_v this_o dragon_n flood_n into_o its_o self_n see_v it_o be_v its_o like_a that_o it_o may_v not_o hurt_v the_o virgin_n child_n as_o potiphar_n wife_n unchaste_a dragon_n whorish_a flood_n and_o stream_n do_v not_o hurt_v joseph_n in_o that_o he_o flee_v from_o she_o and_o do_v not_o yield_v his_o will_n to_o she_o 36._o and_o this_o be_v first_o the_o most_o powerful_a proba_n or_o trial_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n that_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o attain_v the_o new_a birth_n
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daily_o that_o she_o may_v bring_v joseph_n into_o lust_n viz._n the_o new_a child_n that_o the_o soul_n may_v bite_v at_o that_o bait_n and_o defile_v the_o new_a child_n and_o its_o fair_a crown_n 39_o for_o this_o whore_n be_v ashamed_a before_o this_o new_a child_n she_o resemble_v a_o dirty_a swine_n compare_v with_o the_o sun_n when_o she_o hear_v mention_n make_v of_o the_o wantonness_n of_o the_o world_n she_o rejoice_v at_o it_o but_o when_o man_n speak_v of_o such_o chastity_n and_o purity_n she_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o and_o then_o bespatter_v or_o sully_v the_o speech_n of_o the_o holy_a child_n with_o the_o abovesaid_a abomination_n and_o despise_v it_o for_o she_o know_v that_o if_o joseph_n hold_v the_o government_n she_o must_v die_v 40._o but_o honest_a virtuous_a and_o chaste_a joseph_n viz._n the_o inward_a new_a man_n say_v to_o this_o whore_n behold_v my_o lord_n and_o master_n have_v trust_v i_o with_o all_o his_o eternal_a good_n and_o the_o whole_a kingdom_n 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truth_n love_n faith_n humility_n chastity_n &_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v thy_o blessing_n by_o which_o thou_o will_v become_v fat_a again_o but_o thou_o have_v swallow_v up_o all_o these_o property_n and_o set_v thy_o idol_n in_o their_o stead_n and_o cover_v they_o with_o christ_n purple_a mantle_n and_o now_o the_o evil_n hungry_a form_n feature_n and_o property_n of_o a_o devourer_n be_v awaken_v in_o thou_o 35._o the_o first_o devour_a property_n cover_v with_o christ_n mantle_n be_v pride_n viz._n a_o desire_n of_o selfe-might_a under_o the_o lowly_a humble_a mantle_n of_o christ_n resolve_v to_o be_v potent_a and_o splendid_a as_o lucifer_n under_o his_o black_a hood_n who_o yet_o always_o suppose_v he_o be_v the_o most_o potent_a when_o yet_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n he_o be_v but_o a_o lord_n in_o phantasie_n 36._o the_o second_o property_n of_o thy_o hunger_n cover_v with_o christ_n mantle_n be_v covetousness_n viz._n the_o devourer_n who_o devour_v himself_o and_o get_v from_o other_o their_o sweat_n and_o flesh_n from_o their_o bone_n and_o devour_v it_o and_o yet_o have_v nothing_o but_o always_o lie_v like_o poison_n suck_v out_o itself_o this_o have_v devour_v all_o truth_n righteousness_n patience_n love_n hope_v faith_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o be_v but_o a_o mere_a hunger_n at_o present_v it_o have_v eat_v all_o silver_n from_o the_o copper_n and_o yet_o look_v as_o if_o it_o have_v devour_v nothing_o for_o nothing_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o it_o but_o that_o it_o be_v hungry_a than_o before_o it_o have_v devour_v all_o good_a time_n into_o itself_o and_o still_o always_o devour_v all_o provision_n which_o god_n of_o his_o grace_n bestow_v and_o yet_o be_v every_o day_n hungry_a with_o devour_v and_o though_o he_o can_v devour_v heaven_n he_o will_v devour_v hell_n also_o and_o yet_o remain_v a_o mere_a hunger_n still_o 37._o the_o three_o property_n of_o this_o hunger_n cover_v with_o christ_n mantle_n be_v envy_n viz._n the_o son_n of_o covetousness_n and_o pride_n be_v his_o grandfather_n this_o sting_v and_o prick_v and_o rage_v in_o the_o hunger_n as_o poison_v in_o the_o flesh_n it_o sting_v in_o word_n and_o work_n and_o poyson_v all_o it_o lie_v and_o cheat_v and_o be_v never_o quiet_a the_o more_o greedy_a covetousness_n be_v to_o devour_v the_o great_a be_v this_o its_o son_n envy_n it_o will_v possess_v all_o alone_a to_o itself_o and_o yet_o have_v no_o place_n of_o rest_n either_o in_o heaven_n this_o world_n or_o hell_n it_o can_v remain_v neither_o in_o heaven_n nor_o in_o hell_n it_o stand_v only_o in_o the_o hunger_n of_o covetousness_n and_o be_v the_o life_n of_o covetousness_n 38._o the_o four_o property_n of_o hunger_n cover_v under_o christ_n mantle_n be_v anger_n which_o be_v the_o son_n of_o envy_n and_o covetousness_n be_v its_o grandfather_n what_o envy_n can_v sting_v to_o death_n that_o will_v anger_n strike_v and_o fell_v to_o death_n it_o be_v so_o evil_a and_o 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that_o be_v over_o the_o mystery_n and_o will_v therein_o praise_v the_o lord_n and_o draw_v in_o his_o fountain_n and_o drink_v water_n of_o life_n 42._o for_o 30.14_o for_o for_o for_o rom._n 10.8_o deut._n 30.14_o the_o word_n which_o thou_o shall_v now_o learn_v and_o understand_v be_v nigh_o thou_o namely_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o heart_n thou_o be_v god_n form_v word_n thou_o must_v learn_v to_o read_v thy_o own_o book_n which_o be_v thyself_o and_o then_o thou_o will_v be_v free_a from_o all_o image_n and_o thou_o see_v the_o place_n of_o which_o it_o be_v say_v 28.16_o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 28.16_o the_o lord_n be_v here_o and_o then_o thou_o will_v attain_v the_o life_n of_o power_n and_o virtue_n again_o and_o become_v fat_a and_o put_v away_o the_o mantle_n of_o christ_n and_o say_v here_o be_v the_o man_n that_o will_v walk_v in_o the_o footstep_n of_o christ_n and_o will_v follow_v and_o imitate_v he_o and_o be_v like_a and_o 3.10_o and_o and_o and_o phil._n 3.10_o conformable_a to_o he_o in_o his_o life_n and_o image_n 43._o this_o whole_a history_n of_o the_o dream_n of_o pharaoh_n be_v a_o image_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n under_o a_o outward_a action_n pourtray_v and_o typifi_v the_o humane_a ground_n how_o good_a god_n create_v he_o and_o set_v he_o in_o his_o fattnes_n and_o how_o he_o be_v thus_o destroy_v by_o satan_n envy_n and_o poison_n and_o change_v into_o so_o ill-favoured_a a_o image_n 44._o but_o in_o joseph_n the_o spirit_n represent_v a_o figure_n show_v how_o a_o man_n must_v again_o spring_v up_o through_o the_o new_a birth_n out_o of_o this_o poison_n and_o how_o he_o shall_v be_v set_v before_o god_n again_o and_o how_o god_n give_v he_o his_o spirit_n and_o make_v he_o ruler_n in_o his_o house_n how_o he_o shall_v gather_v in_o heavenly_a fruit_n in_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n against_o the_o time_n of_o temptation_n when_o the_o dearth_n or_o famine_n viz._n god_n anger_n sift_v the_o soul_n 45._o in_o which_o sift_v then_o that_o fruit_n which_o be_v for_o food_n which_o stand_v by_o the_o soul_n in_o repentance_n and_o in_o which_o its_o little_a pearle-plant_a with_o its_o branch_n grow_v it_o take_v along_o and_o bear_v good_a fruit_n 46._o those_o fruit_n be_v then_o joseph_n interpretation_n as_o he_o declare_v god_n counsel_n and_o teach_v it_o to_o pharaoh_n so_o the_o new_a birth_n bring_v forth_o such_o good_a fruit_n and_o doctrine_n which_o make_v know_v the_o way_n of_o god_n to_o mankind_n and_o stand_v before_o he_o with_o wisdom_n as_o joseph_n before_o pharaoh_n and_o this_o we_o see_v in_o joseph_n council_n after_o he_o have_v interpret_v his_o dream_n he_o say_v to_o pharaoh_n 36._o pharaoh_n pharaoh_n pharaoh_n gen._n 41.33_o to_o the_o 36._o let_v the_o king_n look_v out_o for_o a_o wise_a and_o prudent_a man_n who_o may_v build_v granary_n for_o pharaoh_n where_o provision_n may_v be_v lay_v up_o that_o man_n may_v have_v necessary_a sustenance_n in_o the_o famine_n which_o the_o spirit_n secret_o represent_v in_o the_o man._n the_o the_o the_o or_o condition_n of_o such_o a_o man_n the_o man_n christ_n or_o a_o christian_a man._n figure_n of_o man_n that_o a_o man_n shall_v look_v out_o for_o 18.21_o for_o for_o for_o exod._n 18.21_o wise_a man_n fear_v god_n which_o shall_v help_v to_o gather_v in_o the_o divine_a treasury_n and_o provision_n with_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n with_o doctrine_n life_n and_o prayer_n that_o thereby_o the_o divine_a treasure_n and_o provision_n may_v be_v gather_v in_o 47._o and_o then_o when_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n sift_v and_o hunger_n come_v that_o god_n anger_n may_v be_v thereby_o keep_v back_o and_o prevent_v and_o not_o so_o sudden_o make_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n land_n and_o people_n lean_a and_o devour_v they_o but_o that_o there_o may_v be_v something_o for_o provision_n concern_v which_o god_n say_v he_o will_v do_v well_o to_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n unto_o a_o 20.6_o a_o a_o a_o 1000_o generation_n exod._n 20.6_o thousand_o generation_n and_o this_o provion_n shall_v continue_v to_o a_o thousand_o generation_n 48._o and_o moses_n say_v further_a 45._o further_a further_a further_a gen._n 41.37_o 38_o 39_o 40_o 41_o 42_o 43_o 44_o 45._o this_o say_n of_o joseph_n please_v pharaoh_n and_o all_o his_o servant_n well_o and_o pharaoh_n say_v to_o his_o servant_n how_o can_v we_o find_v such_o a_o man_n in_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v and_o say_v to_o joseph_n see_v god_n have_v make_v all_o this_o know_v to_o thou_o there_o be_v none_o so_o understanding_n and_o wise_a as_o thou_o thou_o shall_v be_v over_o my_o house_n and_o all_o my_o people_n shall_v be_v obedient_a to_o thy_o word_n only_o in_o the_o regal_a throne_n i_o will_v be_v high_a than_o thou_o and_o further_o pharaoh_n say_v to_o joseph_n behold_v i_o have_v set_v thou_o over_o the_o whole_a land_n of_o egypt_n and_o take_v his_o ring_n off_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o give_v it_o to_o joseph_n into_o his_o hand_n and_o clothe_v he_o with_o white_a silk_n garment_n and_o hang_v a_o golden_a chain_n upon_o his_o neck_n and_o cause_v he_o to_o go_v in_o his_o second_o chariot_n and_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v proclaim_v before_o he_o this_o be_v the_o father_n of_o the_o land_n and_o set_v he_o over_o the_o whole_a land_n of_o egypt_n and_o pharaoh_n say_v to_o joseph_n i_o be_o pharaoh_n and_o without_o thy_o will_n shall_v no_o man_n stir_v his_o hand_n or_o his_o foot_n in_o the_o whole_a land_n of_o egypt_n and_o he_o call_v he_o his_o secret_a council_n and_o give_v he_o a_o wife_n name_v asnath_n the_o daughter_n of_o potiphar_n priest_n of_o on_o 49._o this_o now_o be_v the_o most_o excellent_a figure_n in_o the_o whole_a bible_n that_o there_o be_v no_o where_o the_o like_a to_o it_o of_o any_o man_n and_o he_o stand_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o a_o approve_a try_a christian_a who_o have_v out-stood_a all_o trial_n who_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n have_v lead_v with_o himself_o quite_o through_o his_o suffering_n death_n hell_n prison_n and_o misery_n as_o the_o only_a god_n viz._n the_o great_a king_n set_v he_o before_o he_o and_o try_v his_o wisdom_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v in_o the_o process_n or_o imitation_n of_o christ_n when_o he_o receive_v he_o with_o joy_n and_o give_v this_o testimony_n of_o he_o there_o be_v none_o so_o wise_a as_o thou_o who_o will_v so_o hidden_o introduce_v his_o life_n in_o patience_n through_o death_n and_o hell_n to_o god_n as_o thou_o 50._o and_o as_o god_n give_v he_o full_a power_n over_o his_o kingdom_n and_o in_o his_o love_n make_v he_o his_o helper_n and_o assistant_n as_o a_o council_n of_o a_o king_n help_v and_o assi_v a_o king_n to_o govern_v his_o
when_o it_o see_v the_o divine_a gift_n in_o itself_o whereby_o it_o lose_v the_o right_a of_o its_o selfehood_n i_o be_o bereave_v of_o my_o might_n and_o strength_n joseph_n viz._n the_o inward_a ground_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n which_o i_o have_v in_o paradise_n that_o be_v no_o more_o and_o so_o will_v also_o these_o gift_n of_o my_o power_n and_o authority_n viz._n my_o child_n that_o be_v the_o property_n of_o my_o nature_n be_v take_v away_o it_o all_o go_v against_o i_o i_o must_v suffer_v myself_o to_o be_v bereave_v 43._o 42.37_o 43._o 43._o 43._o gen._n 42.37_o but_o reuben_n say_v to_o his_o father_n if_o i_o bring_v not_o benjamin_n to_o thou_o again_o then_o slay_v my_o son_n my_o my_o my_o 2_o son_n two_o son_n give_v he_o into_o my_o hand_n i_o will_v bring_v he_o to_o thou_o again_o that_o be_v god_n comfort_v nature_n and_o say_v give_v i_o thy_o form_n quality_n and_o condition_n viz._n thy_o child_n into_o my_o hand_n i_o will_v but_o bring_v they_o to_o joseph_n that_o be_v to_o jesus_n and_o will_v give_v they_o to_o thou_o again_o thou_o shall_v loose_v nothing_o if_o i_o do_v not_o then_o slay_v my_o two_o son_n with_o thou_o that_o be_v slay_v the_o first_o and_o second_o principle_n 44._o which_o be_v even_o do_v if_o nature_n be_v bereave_v of_o its_o form_n and_o condition_n then_o must_v cease_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n in_o love_n and_o also_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o might_n of_o the_o fire_n so_o very_o secret_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n delight_n to_o play_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o regeneration_n which_o exposition_n will_v seem_v strange_a to_o reason_n but_o we_o know_v what_o we_o write_v here_o which_o be_v anderstood_v by_o those_o of_o our_o society_n 45._o 42.38_o 45._o 45._o 45._o gen._n 42.38_o and_o jacob_n say_v my_o son_n benjamin_n shall_v not_o go_v down_o with_o you_o for_o his_o brother_n be_v dead_a and_o he_o be_v leave_v alone_o if_o any_o mishap_n befall_v he_o in_o the_o way_n that_o you_o travail_v you_o will_v bring_v my_o grey_a hair_n with_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n into_o the_o grave_a that_o be_v nature_n be_v faint_a when_o it_o must_v enter_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v afraid_a of_o die_v and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n come_v to_o it_o it_o excuse_v itself_o concern_v its_o heavenly_a joseph_n which_o it_o have_v viz._n the_o heavenly_a image_n which_o while_o it_o can_v comprehend_v it_o it_o say_v it_o be_v dead_a now_o when_o these_o my_o form_n and_o quality_n of_o life_n in_o this_o way_n shall_v get_v mishap_n again_o then_o must_v i_o perish_v with_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n and_o my_o life_n have_v a_o end_n chap._n lxx_o how_o jacob_n son_n go_v into_o egypt_n again_o because_o of_o the_o famine_n to_o joseph_n to_o buy_v corn_n and_o take_v benjamin_n with_o they_o how_o joseph_n cause_v they_o to_o be_v bring_v into_o his_o house_n and_o to_o eat_v at_o his_o table_n what_o be_v thereby_o to_o be_v understand_v upon_o the_o 43_o of_o genesis_n now_o this_o whole_a chapter_n prefigure_v to_o we_o the_o most_o excellent_a image_n xliii_o gen._n xliii_o represent_v how_o first_o the_o outward_a nature_n in_o this_o process_n when_o it_o shall_v give_v up_o its_o will_n thereinto_o that_o its_o life_n essence_n shall_v go_v into_o egypt_n that_o be_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v very_o fearful_a timorous_a abash_v and_o daunt_v and_o yet_o in_o the_o end_n be_v willing_a and_o ready_a that_o all_o its_o form_n and_o condition_n of_o life_n may_v enter_v into_o the_o die_a of_o self_n viz._n into_o the_o true_a egypt_n upon_o divine_a confidence_n that_o it_o bring_v the_o will_n of_o god_n with_o it_o thereinto_o 2._o and_o then_o second_o how_o the_o form_n and_o faculty_n and_o and_o and_o power_n or_o faculty_n condition_n of_o life_n be_v afraid_a before_o joseph_n that_o be_v before_o the_o face_n of_o god_n see_v they_o feel_v in_o they_o a_o evil_a conscience_n as_o jacâ—bs_n son_n be_v afraid_a before_o joseph_n for_o they_o think_v continual_o god_n will_v punish_v they_o for_o joseph_n sake_n at_o which_o they_o tremble_v 3._o and_o three_o how_o god_n with_o the_o form_n of_o the_o soulish_a nature_n carry_v himself_o first_o so_o friendly_a and_o first_o give_v they_o heavenly_a bread_n of_o his_o own_o substance_n and_o yet_o but_o in_o a_o strange_a form_n as_o joseph_n invite_v his_o brethren_n for_o guest_n and_o feed_v they_o at_o his_o table_n that_o they_o eat_v and_o drink_v plentiful_o and_o be_v merry_a and_o afterward_o let_v they_o go_v in_o peace_n but_o present_o after_o come_v with_o a_o terrible_a trial_n in_o that_o he_o cause_v his_o cup_n to_o be_v lay_v into_o benjamins_n sack_n and_o pursue_v after_o they_o and_o fetch_v they_o back_o again_o all_o which_o stand_v powerful_o in_o the_o figure_n of_o a_o repent_a sinner_n show_v how_o it_o go_v with_o he_o till_o god_n in_o his_o love_n give_v he_o to_o know_v he_o 4._o moses_n word_n follow_v thus_o 5._o thus_o thus_o thus_o gen._n 43.1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o this_o famine_n be_v sore_o in_o the_o land_n and_o when_o the_o corn_n be_v spend_v which_o they_o have_v bring_v out_o of_o egypt_n their_o father_n say_v to_o they_o go_v again_o and_o buy_v we_o a_o little_a food_n then_o judah_n answer_v and_o say_v the_o man_n oblige_v and_o charge_v we_o strict_o and_o say_v you_o shall_v not_o see_v my_o face_n except_o your_o brother_n be_v with_o you_o now_o if_o thou_o will_v send_v our_o brother_n with_o we_o than_o we_o will_v go_v down_o and_o buy_v for_o thou_o to_o eat_v but_o if_o thou_o send_v he_o not_o we_o will_v not_o go_v down_o for_o the_o man_n have_v say_v to_o we_o you_o shall_v not_o see_v my_o face_n unless_o your_o brother_n be_v with_o you_o this_o figure_n stand_v thus_o 5._o the_o soul_n of_o man_n stand_v in_o three_o principle_n viz._n in_o the_o eternal_a fire_n nature_n and_o in_o the_o eternal_a light_n nature_n viz._n in_o the_o love-fire_n which_o extinguish_v in_o adam_n for_o which_o cause_n at_o present_a the_o strife_n be_v and_o three_o it_o stand_v in_o spiritu_fw-la mundi_fw-la in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n viz._n in_o mortality_n and_o restoration_n 6._o therefore_o now_o understand_v we_o aright_o thus_o when_o the_o inward_a soulish_a ground_n viz._n the_o eternal_a soul_n from_o the_o father_n property_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n turn_v back_o again_o and_o look_v about_o after_o its_o little_a pearl_n viz._n after_o the_o second_o principle_n of_o the_o angelical_a world_n property_n than_o it_o will_v perceive_v that_o it_o be_v lose_v in_o adam_n from_o whence_o arise_v its_o misery_n and_o return_v again_o and_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o return_v again_o god_n give_v his_o grace_n into_o it_o again_o but_o unknown_a and_o not_o understand_v by_o it_o and_o god_n and_o and_o and_o god_n he_o desire_v that_o the_o inward_a fire-soule_n viz._n the_o centre_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n shall_v with_o the_o voice_n of_o grace_n in_o speak_v or_o inspire_v in_o paradise_n which_o be_v whole_o incorporate_v turn_v to_o god_n again_o 7_o in_o which_o divine_a desire_n this_o great_a unquietness_n arise_v in_o the_o soul_n that_o it_o thus_o go_v into_o repentance_n when_o it_o see_v that_o it_o have_v lose_v its_o ability_n neither_o may_v nor_o shall_v nor_o can_v it_o in_o any_o other_o way_n again_o attain_v its_o first_o pearl_n which_o be_v have_v and_o come_v to_o divine_a salvation_n unless_o it_o turn_v with_o its_o fires-might_a whole_o again_o into_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o incorporate_a grace_n and_o give_v itself_o up_o thereto_o 8._o and_o now_o when_o the_o outward_a mortal_a soul_n viz._n the_o nature_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n see_v this_o than_o it_o be_v afraid_a as_o jacob_n be_v of_o his_o child_n and_o always_o think_v they_o will_v loose_v body_n and_o life_n good_n and_o honour_n and_o their_o form_n or_o faculty_n of_o life_n will_v be_v bereave_v of_o their_o outward_a may_v and_o authority_n which_o they_o have_v in_o this_o world_n 9_o and_o then_o also_o the_o inward_a fiery_a soul_n can_v stir_v up_o its_o inward_a ground_n viz._n the_o true_a benjamin_n and_o bring_v it_o along_o with_o it_o into_o egypt_n into_o the_o presence_n of_o joseph_n into_o earnest_a repentance_n into_o the_o presence_n of_o jesus_n unless_o the_o outward_a soul_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n be_v bring_v down_o and_o quite_o tame_v and_o overwhelm_v that_o it_o also_o may_v in_o the_o end_n willing_o submit_v to_o it_o that_o the_o fiery_a inward_a great_a
soul_n may_v thus_o move_v itself_o in_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o stir_v up_o the_o most_o inward_a ground_n viz._n joseph_n brother_n viz._n the_o incorporate_a gate_n of_o grace_n together_o with_o all_o outward_a essence_n or_o faculty_n of_o the_o outward_a soul_n and_o bring_v they_o along_o into_o the_o work_n of_o repentance_n into_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o right_a joseph_n or_o jesus_n 10._o for_o the_o fiery_a soul_n be_v threaten_v by_o joseph_n that_o be_v by_o jesus_n that_o if_o in_o its_o draw_v near_o it_o bring_v not_o along_o with_o it_o the_o most_o inward_a ground_n viz._n the_o brother_n of_o joseph_n or_o christ_n which_o in_o its_o manifestation_n become_v the_o temple_n of_o christ_n then_o shall_v its_o band_n of_o god_n anger_n not_o be_v loose_v its_o brother_n simeon_n shall_v remain_v in_o prison_n till_o it_o also_o stir_v up_o and_o bring_v with_o it_o joseph_n brother_n viz._n the_o most_o inward_a ground_n 11._o neither_o shall_v its_o sack_n be_v fill_v with_o 2.17_o with_o with_o with_o rev._n 2.17_o heavenly_a manna_n for_o its_o food_n that_o be_v its_o faith_n desire_n shall_v remain_v hungry_a and_o empty_a and_o not_o be_v fill_v with_o divine_a power_n and_o virtue_n unless_o it_o bring_v the_o temple_n of_o christ_n viz._n the_o right_a sack_n with_o it_o whereinto_o the_o heavenly_a joseph_n fill_v his_o food_n 12._o this_o now_o in_o the_o text_n stand_v in_o a_o figure_n show_v how_o the_o old_a adamicall_a man_n viz._n the_o old_a jacob_n think_v it_o to_o be_v very_o hard_a that_o he_o shall_v let_v all_o the_o power_n of_o his_o life_n be_v carry_v along_o into_o egypt_n that_o be_v into_o repentance_n into_o the_o presence_n of_o joseph_n or_o jesus_n especial_o when_o he_o see_v that_o he_o must_v break_v his_o will_n and_o part_n with_o all_o temporal_a thing_n for_o it_o as_o old_a jacob_n must_v part_v with_o all_o his_o child_n for_o this_o food_n 13._o it_o go_v hard_o with_o he_o and_o yet_o the_o famine_n and_o hunger_n do_v so_o press_v upon_o he_o that_o in_o the_o end_n he_o must_v yield_v and_o be_v willing_a that_o all_o his_o son_n shall_v go_v into_o egypt_n and_o his_o young_a son_n go_v along_o and_o he_o be_v alone_o as_o one_o who_o have_v no_o child_n so_o whole_o must_v the_o outward_a nature_n leave_v whatsoever_o it_o have_v or_o be_v in_o itself_o as_o have_v no_o more_o power_n and_o ability_n as_o to_o earthly_a thing_n and_o give_v up_o the_o selfehood_n of_o its_o inward_a soul_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o draw_v of_o god_n that_o the_o inward_a soul_n may_v take_v the_o outward_a soul_n will_v along_o with_o it_o into_o conversion_n and_o then_o the_o old_a jacob_n that_o be_v the_o old_a earthly_a adamicall_a body_n remain_v alone_o in_o its_o house_n of_o sorrow_n and_o know_v not_o now_o what_o will_v become_v of_o it_o when_o its_o spirit_n must_v go_v along_o into_o conversion_n then_o think_v the_o earthly_a lucifer_n in_o it_o viz._n the_o fleshly_a desire_n hereby_o thou_o will_v loose_v temporal_a honour_n and_o good_a thing_n and_o be_v the_o fool_n of_o the_o world_n this_o will_v not_o serve_v thy_o turn_n and_o lust._n 14._o but_o the_o great_a famine_n viz._n sin_n press_v the_o poor_a life_n in_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n that_o it_o must_v make_v ready_a and_o go_v into_o egypt_n that_o be_v into_o repentance_n and_o seek_v divine_a food_n and_o pray_v for_o it_o and_o desire_v it_o from_o the_o true_a householder_n joseph_n or_o jesus_n and_o in_o such_o prayer_n and_o desire_n fall_v on_o his_o face_n of_o great_a humility_n before_o joseph_n or_o jesus_n and_o desire_v food_n of_o he_o 15._o but_o that_o jacob_n son_n must_v go_v twice_o into_o egypt_n for_o corn_n and_o at_o the_o first_o time_n receive_v corn_n enough_o and_o yet_o they_o come_v into_o danger_n thereby_o custody_n thereby_o thereby_o thereby_o be_v keep_v in_o pawn_n or_o custody_n and_o be_v keep_v as_o a_o pledge_n have_v inward_o this_o figure_n when_o man_n at_o first_o turn_v into_o repentance_n than_o first_o the_o terrible_a figure_n or_o aspect_n of_o his_o sin_n stand_v before_o he_o for_o they_o rouse_v he_o up_o and_o the_o conscience_n stand_v in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n 16._o as_o the_o brethren_n of_o joseph_n stand_v the_o first_o time_n before_o joseph_n when_o he_o hold_v they_o for_o spy_n so_o also_o man_n stand_v before_o god_n as_o a_o spy_n of_o divine_a grace_n for_o he_o think_v he_o will_v this_o once_o enter_v into_o repentance_n that_o his_o old_a sin_n may_v be_v forgive_v he_o but_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o so_o strong_o tame_v his_o will_n that_o the_o will_n shall_v think_v all_o day_n of_o its_o life_n while_o the_o body_n last_v to_o remain_v in_o such_o begin_a repentance_n but_o it_o think_v only_o for_o once_o thus_o to_o destroy_v sin_n in_o the_o conscience_n and_o to_o drown_v the_o old_a sin_n in_o repentance_n and_o sorrow_n 17._o and_o it_o come_v also_o to_o that_o 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not_o the_o first_o time_n bring_v along_o with_o we_o our_o benjamin_n viz._n the_o most_o inward_a ground_n in_o that_o our_o will_n be_v not_o quite_o break_v and_o that_o we_o suppose_v we_o shall_v continue_v till_o our_o end_n in_o repentance_n and_o divine_a resignation_n but_o if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o the_o first_o repentance_n then_o can_v not_o god_n righteousness_n in_o the_o anger_n take_v any_o pledge_n but_o must_v leave_v we_o quite_o free_a 19_o this_o figure_n now_o that_o jacob_n child_n must_v go_v down_o into_o egypt_n for_o food_n twice_o and_o at_o the_o second_o time_n joseph_n be_v first_o manifest_v unto_o they_o and_o the_o three_o time_n they_o take_v along_o with_o they_o their_o wife_n and_o child_n and_o all_o that_o they_o have_v together_o with_o their_o father_n prefigure_v that_o when_o man_n through_o sin_n have_v spend_v and_o consume_v the_o first_o divine_a food_n that_o he_o must_v hunger_n again_o and_o be_v in_o want_n in_o his_o conscience_n so_o that_o his_o conscience_n press_v he_o &_o complain_v as_o a_o hungry_a belly_n complain_v for_o food_n than_o he_o think_v on_o the_o first_o repentance_n again_o how_o grace_n happen_v to_o he_o before_o 20._o but_o his_o most_o inward_a ground_n viz._n the_o band_n of_o god_n anger_n complain_v against_o he_o &_o condemn_v he_o that_o he_o do_v not_o preserve_v grace_n it_o blame_v he_o for_o a_o unfaithful_a perjure_a man_n who_o have_v taste_v god_n grace_n and_o how_o it_o be_v bestow_v on_o he_o of_o mere_a mercy_n and_o that_o he_o have_v for_o the_o lust_n sake_n of_o the_o flesh_n spoil_v and_o lose_v all_o again_o and_o then_o he_o stand_v as_o one_o that_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o any_o thing_n so_o much_o as_o to_o look_v up_o to_o heaven_n or_o that_o the_o earth_n shall_v bear_v he_o that_o he_o have_v for_o such_o base_a lust_n sake_n of_o the_o flesh_n squander_v so_o precious_a a_o thing_n again_o and_o think_v yet_o with_o the_o poor_a publican_n and_o sinner_n and_o with_o the_o lose_a son_n the_o keeper_n of_o swine_n he_o will_v turn_v again_o and_o come_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o god_n and_o then_o first_o it_o be_v in_o right_a true_a earnest_n and_o then_o go_v jacob_n son_n all_o one_o and_o other_o the_o second_o time_n into_o egypt_n into_o repentance_n to_o buy_v heavenly_a corn_n and_o then_o must_v the_o old_a adamicall_a jacob_n viz._n the_o body_n stay_v at_o home_n in_o calamity_n 21._o in_o this_o earnest_n it_o be_v that_o benjamin_n viz._n the_o inward_a ground_n be_v first_o take_v along_o and_o now_o the_o first_o will_n be_v break_v and_o go_v no_o more_o in_o and_o with_o such_o a_o purpose_n as_o at_o the_o first_o time_n and_o they_o come_v
life_n wherein_o the_o name_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v comprise_v or_o write_v 4_o and_o when_o man_n perceive_v he_o in_o the_o power_n than_o he_o speak_v again_o into_o the_o word_n and_o say_v here_o be_o i_o lord_n make_v i_o what_o thou_o will_v i_o stand_v before_o thou_o and_o that_o same_o inward_a word_n of_o god_n say_v in_o power_n i_o be_o god_n the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n that_o be_v it_o give_v to_o man_n in_o this_o speak_a power_n divine_a knowledge_n so_o that_o man_n learn_v to_o understand_v that_o god_n work_v in_o he_o and_o what_o god_n be_v 5._o but_o see_v the_o body_n be_v a_o dark_a valley_n and_o moreover_o a_o unrighteous_a inclination_n therefore_o the_o word_n speak_v into_o the_o poor_a soul_n thus_o and_o say_v be_v not_o afraid_a when_o thou_o enterest_n into_o egypt_n viz._n into_o repentance_n and_o go_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n viz._n from_o the_o pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n of_o the_o world_n falsehood_n wickedness_n and_o unrighteousness_n although_o likely_a they_o become_v thy_o enemy_n and_o persecute_v thou_o yet_o fear_v not_o i_o will_v go_v along_o with_o thou_o into_o egypt_n that_o be_v into_o thy_o conversion_n and_o divine_a obedience_n i_o will_v help_v thou_o to_o work_v repentance_n and_o bless_v thou_o in_o thy_o egypt_n viz._n in_o thy_o work_n of_o repentance_n and_o make_v thy_o new_a birth_n grow_v to_o a_o great_a tree_n which_o shall_v bring_v forth_o much_o good_a fruit_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n as_o he_o say_v to_o jacob_n i_o will_v make_v thou_o a_o great_a people_n in_o egypt_n and_o will_v bring_v thou_o out_o from_o thence_o again_o that_o be_v thou_o shall_v not_o remain_v as_o one_o dead_a or_o depart_v from_o this_o world_n although_o indeed_o thou_o go_v into_o repentance_n and_o forsake_v the_o world_n in_o thy_o mind_n yet_o i_o will_v bring_v thou_o out_o of_o anxiety_n and_o trouble_v again_o and_o leave_v thou_o in_o thy_o state_n and_o condition_n if_o it_o be_v right_a and_o honest_a which_o be_v do_v thus_o 6._o when_o man_n go_v into_o this_o egypt_n he_o must_v leave_v all_o his_o land_n viz._n all_o his_o temporal_a pleasure_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o give_v up_o all_o to_o god_n and_o hold_v nothing_o more_o for_o his_o own_o but_o think_v that_o it_o be_v not_o his_o own_o but_o that_o he_o be_v a_o minister_n and_o servant_n in_o it_o that_o he_o shall_v serve_v god_n and_o his_o fellow_n member_n therein_o and_o so_o regulate_v his_o heart_n as_o a_o pilgrim_n in_o his_o journey_n who_o be_v no_o where_n at_o home_o in_o this_o world_n he_o must_v with_o jacob_n sit_v in_o joseph_n that_o be_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n chariott_n and_o go_v whither_o soever_o the_o same_o in_o this_o famine_n will_v bring_v he_o than_o god_n go_v in_o and_o with_o he_o and_o bless_v he_o so_o that_o he_o work_v and_o bring_v forth_o much_o divine_a fruit_n and_o his_o name_n become_v very_o great_a in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 7._o but_o god_n do_v not_o for_o all_o that_o cast_v he_o out_o of_o his_o temporal_a possession_n he_o bring_v his_o spirit_n up_o again_o into_o the_o work_n and_o labour_n of_o his_o hand_n viz._n into_o his_o worldly_a state_n condition_n and_o employment_n that_o he_o may_v serve_v god_n deed_n of_o wonder_n also_o himself_o and_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n viz._n his_o neighbour_n therein_o nothing_o will_v be_v take_v away_o from_o he_o but_o only_o the_o unrighteousness_n falsehood_n and_o untruth_n god_n make_v he_o now_o his_o servant_n in_o his_o state_n and_o condition_n he_o may_v well_o keep_v and_o take_v along_o with_o he_o his_o cattle_n and_o his_o good_n for_o his_o necessity_n as_o jacob_n do_v but_o that_o which_o be_v false_a and_o wicked_a he_o must_v put_v away_o 8._o and_o when_o he_o do_v thus_o then_o say_v god_n joseph_n shall_v lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o thy_o eye_n that_o thou_o may_v see_v that_o be_v christ_n shall_v with_o his_o hand_n of_o grace_n lie_v hold_v on_o thy_o sight_n blind_a as_o to_o god_n and_o lay_v his_o hand_n of_o the_o divine_a sun_n upon_o thy_o eye_n and_o then_o thou_o will_v come_v into_o divine_a vision_n and_o knowledge_n in_o thyself_o so_o that_o thy_o reason_n will_v wonder_v whence_o such_o light_n and_o deep_a knowledge_n come_v to_o thou_o 9_o 27._o 9_o 9_o 9_o gen._n 46.6_o 7_o 26_o 27._o jacob_n come_v with_o seaventy_n soul_n in_o all_o with_o all_o his_o child_n and_o child_n child_n of_o which_o sixty_o six_o be_v proceed_v out_o of_o his_o loin_n which_o go_v with_o he_o for_o joseph_n have_v beget_v two_o son_n in_o egypt_n 10._o this_o number_n sixty_o six_o be_v a_o great_a and_o mystical_a number_n whore_n 70_o the_o number_n of_o babel_n 66_o of_o the_o beast_n &_o the_o whore_n as_o also_o the_o number_n seaventy_n which_o be_v the_o number_n of_o the_o great_a babel_n and_o the_o number_n sixty_o six_o be_v the_o number_n of_o the_o beast_n and_o of_o the_o whore_n from_o which_o israel_n and_o every_o child_n of_o god_n must_v go_v forth_o 11._o this_o go_v forth_o of_o israel_n be_v a_o true_a figure_n and_o image_n of_o the_o last_o exit_z and_o go_v forth_o of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n viz._n the_o right_a true_a christian_a which_o shall_v also_o go_v forth_o out_o of_o this_o canaan_n viz._n out_o of_o babel_n in_o the_o note_n the_o the_o the_o note_n end_n of_o the_o beast_n and_o the_o whore_n number_n which_o signal_n star_n with_o the_o chariott_n of_o joseph_n be_v clear_o appear_v 12._o for_o the_o great_a famine_n in_o the_o time_n of_o jacob_n wherein_o be_v the_o great_a hunger_n and_o want_n of_o heavenly_a food_n be_v at_o hand_n and_o not_o only_o a_o hunger_n of_o the_o soul_n after_o the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n but_o also_o a_o great_a vehement_a unheard_a of_o formerly_z from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n hitherto_o impression_n of_o desire_n to_o selfehood_n viz._n to_o covetousness_n extortion_n and_o pride_n 13._o the_o hunger_n in_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n after_o vanity_n to_o devour_v it_o be_v so_o great_a that_o at_o present_a the_o power_n of_o heaven_n do_v imprint_v their_o influence_n so_o that_o all_o provision_n and_o blessing_n be_v consume_v and_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v so_o hungry_a after_o vanity_n that_o there_o be_v no_o rest_n at_o all_o upon_o earth_n for_o this_o desire_n 14._o also_o the_o three_o principle_n viz._n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n of_o the_o dominion_n in_o the_o four_o element_n impress_v with_o its_o power_n from_o whence_o all_o blâ—ssing_n be_v consume_v and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o a_o unsatiable_a hunger_n of_o covetousness_n be_v rise_v up_o so_o that_o the_o beast_n and_o the_o whore_n together_o with_o their_o worshipper_n be_v so_o hungry_a after_o pride_n covetousness_n envy_n anger_n unchastity_n whoredom_n and_o bestial_a voluptuousness_n and_o so_o hard_o imprint_v or_o impress_v in_o such_o desire_n that_o the_o time_n be_v already_o that_o this_o beast_n together_o with_o the_o whore_n must_v burst_v to_o piece_n 15._o and_o then_o jacob_n spirit_n revive_v and_o believe_v that_o joseph_n be_v a_o prince_n in_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n viz._n in_o the_o conversion_n and_o there_o will_v joseph_n be_v manifest_v to_o his_o brethren_n and_o then_o they_o must_v be_v ashamed_a of_o their_o falsehood_n and_o wickedness_n that_o they_o have_v suppress_v joseph_n and_o sell_v he_o with_o lie_v into_o misery_n 16._o for_o joseph_n face_n in_o the_o truth_n shall_v behold_v all_o israel_n and_o egypt_n for_o israel_n must_v go_v forth_o out_o of_o canaan_n and_o leave_v babel_n in_o the_o number_n seaventy_n but_o the_o hunger_n in_o babel_n say_v i_o will_v first_o fill_v my_o sack_n that_o i_o may_v have_v provision_n in_o the_o way_n and_o know_v not_o that_o joseph_n have_v give_v israel_n provision_n for_o expense_n and_o moreover_o chariotts_n and_o apparel_n so_o that_o they_o shall_v only_o take_v 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love_n than_o he_o set_v shepherd_n in_o it_o or_o else_o mean_v poor_a despise_a and_o unesteemed_a people_n see_v abel_n seth_n enoch_n noah_n abraham_n isaac_n jacob_n joseph_n moses_n david_n also_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n and_o all_o holy_a man_n or_o saint_n through_o who_o god_n once_o manifest_v himself_o and_o then_o thou_o will_v see_v that_o no_o highness_n avail_v any_o thing_n before_o he_o that_o be_v but_o a_o glass_n of_o wonder_n in_o evil_a and_o good_a also_o a_o sport_n of_o god_n love_n and_o anger_n a_o premodel_v or_o representation_n of_o the_o angelical_a dominion_n in_o light_n and_o darkness_n in_o heaven_n and_o hell_n chap._n lxxiv_o how_o jacob_n be_v set_v before_o pharaoh_n with_o the_o five_o young_a brother_n of_o joseph_n and_o jacob_n bless_v pharaoh_n also_o how_o joseph_n buy_v all_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n for_o pharaoh_n own_o what_o be_v hereby_o to_o be_v understand_v upon_o the_o 47_o chapter_n of_o genesis_n moses_n say_v 6._o say_v say_v say_v gen._n xlvii_o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o then_o come_v joseph_n and_o tell_v pharaoh_n and_o say_v my_o father_n and_o my_o brother_n with_o their_o small_a and_o great_a cattle_n and_o all_o that_o they_o have_v be_v come_v to_o i_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n and_o behold_v they_o be_v in_o the_o land_n of_o goshen_n and_o he_o take_v five_o of_o his_o young_a brethren_n and_o set_v they_o before_o pharaoh_n then_o say_v pharaoh_n to_o his_o brethren_n what_o be_v your_o employment_n and_o trade_n and_o they_o answer_v thy_o servant_n be_v herdsman_n we_o and_o our_o father_n and_o say_v further_o to_o pharaoh_n we_o be_v come_v to_o dwell_v by_o you_o in_o the_o land_n for_o thy_o servant_n have_v not_o pasture_n for_o their_o cattle_n the_o famine_n do_v so_o hard_o press_v the_o land_n of_o canaan_n now_o therefore_o let_v thy_o servant_n dwell_v in_o the_o land_n of_o goshen_n and_o pharaoh_n say_v to_o joseph_n be_v this_o thy_o father_n and_o be_v these_o thy_o brethren_n who_o be_v come_v to_o thou_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n stand_v open_a for_o thou_o let_v they_o dwell_v in_o the_o best_a place_n of_o the_o land_n let_v they_o dwell_v in_o the_o land_n of_o goshen_n and_o if_o thou_o know_v any_o among_o they_o that_o be_v fit_a and_o expert_a set_v they_o over_o my_o beast_n and_o cattle_n the_o inward_a figure_n stand_v thus_o 2._o when_o christ_n manife_v his_o brethren_n and_o the_o old_a father_n adam_n in_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o god_n that_o they_o be_v with_o all_o their_o substance_n come_v to_o he_o and_o have_v whole_o give_v up_o themselves_o to_o he_o than_o he_o take_v five_o of_o the_o young_a brethren_n in_o the_o property_n of_o life_n and_o set_v they_o before_o god_n that_o be_v he_o take_v the_o five_o sense_n of_o man_n which_o always_o be_v and_o continue_v to_o be_v the_o young_a in_o the_o life_n property_n for_o they_o be_v continual_o generate_v anew_o and_o set_v these_o with_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o their_o life_n before_o god_n 3._o for_o these_o be_v they_o that_o shall_v be_v god_n minister_n and_o servant_n in_o the_o love_n to_o these_o christ_n give_v in_o his_o council_n and_o say_v when_o you_o come_v before_o the_o face_n of_o god_n so_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o you_o proceed_v upon_o you_o and_o prove_v and_o sift_v what_o your_o office_n and_o work_n be_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n then_o humble_a yourselves_o and_o say_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n thy_o servant_n be_v but_o herdsman_n and_o be_v come_v to_o thou_o in_o the_o famine_n of_o misery_n in_o our_o great_a hunger_n to_o dwell_v near_o thou_o in_o the_o land_n of_o god_n for_o in_o our_o own_o power_n and_o virtue_n in_o the_o adamicall_a kingdom_n of_o nature_n we_o have_v not_o pasture_n and_o food_n for_o the_o poor_a miserable_a life_n therefore_o now_o o_o lord_n suffer_v thy_o servant_n to_o dwell_v in_o the_o land_n of_o goshen_n viz._n in_o thy_o court_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v of_o the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n and_o live_v to_o thou_o and_o serve_v thou_o in_o our_o office_n 4._o then_o say_v the_o eternal_a father_n to_o christ_n viz._n to_o his_o steward_n behold_v be_v that_o thy_o father_n adam_n and_o be_v these_o thy_o brethren_n according_a to_o the_o humanity_n which_o be_v come_v to_o thou_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n stand_v open_a for_o thou_o that_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n together_o with_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n stand_v open_a to_o thou_o thou_o be_v my_o steward_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o also_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o humane_a property_n let_v they_o dwell_v in_o the_o best_a place_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n and_o if_o thou_o see_v that_o there_o be_v man_n among_o they_o fit_a for_o it_o set_v they_o over_o my_o cattle_n that_o be_v those_o among_o they_o that_o be_v fit_a and_o expert_a make_v they_o officer_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n that_o they_o may_v rule_v over_o my_o creature_n that_o be_v set_v they_o in_o the_o apostolic_a office_n that_o they_o may_v feed_v my_o flock_n who_o thou_o lead_v inward_o in_o they_o with_o thy_o staff_n or_o crook_n let_v they_o be_v be_v be_v be_v be_v note_v the_o true_a minister_n pastor_n and_o teacher_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n jure_fw-la divino_fw-la who_o they_o be_v outward_o shephheard_n and_o lead_v and_o govern_v the_o property_n of_o nature_n viz._n my_o sheep_n or_o beast_n 5._o all_o spiritual_a shepherd_n in_o this_o world_n do_v sit_v in_o the_o office_n of_o the_o father_n as_o also_o the_o worldly_a shepherd_n which_o be_v institute_v only_o by_o christ_n through_o who_o christ_n himself_o inward_o rule_v and_o govern_v and_o they_o be_v all_o of_o they_o god_n officer_n 6._o but_o whosoever_o be_v institute_v in_o a_o office_n without_o the_o archbishop_n the_o the_o the_o or_o archbishop_n chief_a shepherd_n christ_n they_o all_o of_o they_o be_v but_o in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n in_o the_o famine_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o be_v but_o devour_a wolf_n both_o one_o and_o other_o be_v they_o spiritual_a or_o worldly_a officer_n be_v they_o noble_a or_o ignoble_a prince_n or_o protector_n or_o guardian_n priest_n or_o sexton_n one_o as_o well_o as_o another_o all_o that_o rule_v in_o a_o office_n without_o god_n spirit_n that_o rule_v of_o self_n and_o to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n he_o that_o think_v not_o in_o his_o office_n to_o serve_v god_n and_o to_o manage_v his_o office_n as_o a_o shepherd_n of_o god_n he_o be_v a_o minister_n and_o servant_n of_o lucifer_n and_o serve_v he_o 7._o moses_n say_v further_a 47.7_o further_a further_a further_a gen._n 47.7_o also_o joseph_n bring_v his_o father_n jacob_n and_o present_v he_o before_o pharaoh_n and_o jacob_n bless_v pharaoh_n that_o be_v christ_n set_v also_o the_o adamicall_a image_n before_o god_n not_o only_o the_o five_o sense_n but_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o he_o bless_v god_n that_o be_v he_o thank_v god_n and_o bring_v he_o fruit_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n as_o a_o blessing_n then_o say_v god_n in_o his_o act_n and_o work_v 10_o work_v work_v work_v vers._n 8_o 9_o 10_o how_o old_a be_v thou_o and_o he_o answer_v one_o hundred_o and_o thirty_o year_n be_v the_o time_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n few_o and_o evil_a be_v my_o day_n in_o the_o time_n of_o my_o life_n and_o they_o reach_v not_o to_o the_o time_n of_o my_o father_n in_o their_o pilgrimage_n so_o jacob_n bless_v pharaoh_n and_o go_v forth_o from_o he_o 8._o thus_o the_o adamicall_a man_n acknowledge_v and_o confess_v before_o god_n his_o evil_a time_n in_o the_o earthly_a desire_n and_o say_v it_o be_v but_o a_o pilgrimage_n viz._n a_o continual_a wander_a and_o anxiety_n in_o continual_a care_n and_o disquietness_n whereby_o man_n work_v and_o effect_v god_n wonder_n 9_o and_o moses_n say_v further_a 17._o further_a further_a further_a gen._n 47.13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17._o there_o be_v no_o bread_n in_o all_o the_o land_n for_o the_o famine_n be_v very_o sore_a and_o hard_o so_o that_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n and_o canaan_n be_v famish_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o famine_n and_o joseph_n gather_v all_o the_o money_n that_o be_v find_v in_o egypt_n and_o canaan_n for_o the_o corn_n that_o they_o buy_v and_o he_o put_v all_o the_o money_n in_o the_o house_n of_o pharaoh_n now_o when_o the_o money_n in_o egypt_n and_o canaan_n be_v bring_v all_o egypt_n come_v to_o joseph_n and_o say_v give_v we_o bread_n wherefore_o must_v we_o die_v in_o thy_o presence_n be_v without_o money_n and_o joseph_n say_v fetch_v i_o your_o beast_n and_o cattle_n
blood_n for_o the_o buyer_n enter_v with_o his_o money_n of_o grace_n into_o this_o fade_a image_n and_o take_v it_o to_o himself_o and_o set_v the_o soul_n therein_o for_o a_o highpriest_n and_o teacher_n 32._o and_o this_o image_n now_o be_v the_o priest_n field_n which_o he_o buy_v not_o for_o it_o be_v god_n beforehand_o god_n only_o set_v his_o high_a priest_n christ_n therein_o that_o he_o shall_v therein_o feed_v and_o teach_v the_o poor_a soul_n that_o it_o shall_v not_o eat_v of_o the_o vanity_n and_o full_o darken_v and_o bring_v to_o nothing_o this_o image_n again_o 33._o and_o this_o be_v also_o the_o same_o in_o the_o figure_n of_o joseph_n in_o that_o he_o buy_v not_o the_o priest_n field_n and_o so_o be_v the_o figure_n concern_v moses_n and_o the_o levite_n that_o they_o keep_v their_o field_n and_o ground_n and_o yet_o possess_v they_o as_o tenant_n all_o which_o denote_v the_o inward_a man_n of_o the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n which_o be_v god_n ground_n wherein_o god_n sow_v his_o word_n of_o grace_n viz._n christ_n spirit_n which_o ground_n or_o substance_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o high_a priest_n christ_n for_o a_o possession_n and_o not_o to_o the_o creature_o life_n but_o the_o creature_o life_n receive_v power_n and_o virtue_n from_o it_o it_o have_v it_o indeed_o in_o itself_o but_o it_o be_v not_o one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n with_o nature_n as_o the_o light_n and_o the_o painful_a source_n of_o the_o fire_n be_v not_o one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n 34._o this_o figure_n of_o joseph_n in_o that_o he_o buy_v the_o egyptian_n to_o be_v pharaoh_n proper_a own_o and_o make_v they_o his_o own_o servant_n signify_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o christ_n shall_v buy_v we_o from_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n in_o the_o famine_n of_o our_o destruction_n through_o his_o grace_n to_o be_v his_o oblige_a servant_n through_o his_o blood_n and_o death_n and_o will_v give_v we_o his_o word_n for_o seed_n that_o we_o may_v sow_v his_o purchase_a possession_n purchase_a purchase_a purchase_a or_o possession_n good_n viz._n our_o natural_a life_n therewith_o 35._o and_o for_o this_o cause_n now_o shall_v we_o give_v he_o again_o the_o five_o part_n of_o this_o fruit_n viz._n the_o birth_n of_o love_n the_o five_o property_n of_o life_n for_o in_o the_o five_o property_n stand_v faith_n and_o that_o his_o child_n shall_v give_v to_o he_o again_o and_o this_o he_o gather_v into_o his_o father_n barn_n for_o a_o eternal_a praise_n and_o to_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n of_o his_o wonder_n 36._o but_o that_o earthly_a man_n have_v make_v such_o bondslavery_n such_o such_o such_o or_o bondslavery_n bondage_n and_o keep_v one_o another_o for_o bondslave_n and_o vex_v torment_n and_o misuse_v one_o another_o therein_o and_o squeeze_v out_o their_o sweat_n for_o their_o pomp_n &_o pride_n this_o be_v a_o image_n of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n which_o itself_o which_o which_o which_o image_v or_o modell_v itself_o represent_v itself_o also_o according_a to_o the_o heavenly_a figure_n 37._o for_o every_o thing_n must_v itself_o must_v must_v must_v image_v or_o modell_v itself_o fashion_v itself_o according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n or_o appointment_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n whether_o a_o thing_n itself_o thing_n thing_n thing_n image_v or_o modell_v itself_o fashion_v itself_o in_o evil_n viz._n in_o god_n anger_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o hell_n or_o in_o good_a in_o heaven_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n for_o with_o the_o holy_a 26._o psa._n 18.25_o 26._o the_o word_n be_v holy_a and_o with_o the_o perverse_a and_o froward_a it_o be_v manifest_a in_o god_n wrath_n as_o the_o people_n be_v such_o be_v their_o god_n also_o say_v the_o scripture_n 38._o earthly_a man_n represent_v the_o image_n in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n in_o that_o they_o vex_v torment_n squeeze_v and_o plague_v they_o with_o bondslavery_n with_o with_o with_o bondslavery_n bondage_n and_o hold_v it_o for_o just_a and_o right_a and_o it_o be_v right_a in_o the_o wrath_n of_o nature_n in_o god_n anger_n and_o it_o be_v a_o figure_n of_o hell_n and_o it_o be_v also_o a_o figure_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o heavenly_a bondslavery_n heavenly_a heavenly_a heavenly_a bondslavery_n bondage_n for_o all_o whatsoever_o the_o earthly_a man_n do_v with_o pain_n and_o torment_n that_o do_v christ_n in_o his_o kingdom_n with_o his_o child_n in_o joy_n love_n humility_n and_o power_n 39_o the_o earthly_a man_n take_v away_o his_o brother_n labour_n also_o his_o will_n and_o desire_n his_o sweat_n and_o trade_n profession_n and_o sustenance_n christ_n also_o take_v away_o his_o child_n evil_a will_n &_o desire_n also_o their_o labour_n work_v in_o god_n when_o with_o great_a pain_n and_o anguish_n they_o press_v thereinto_o these_o labour_v christ_n take_v all_o from_o they_o and_o gather_v they_o into_o his_o chist_n of_o treasure_n and_o search_v through_o and_o through_o his_o child_n body_n and_o soul_n to_o see_v whether_o there_o be_v yet_o a_o little_a sparkle_n that_o can_v and_o will_v administer_v to_o he_o and_o work_n for_o he_o that_o he_o drive_v and_o necessitate_v into_o the_o divine_a ministration_n of_o god_n court_n viz._n into_o the_o vineyard_n of_o christ._n 40._o he_o often_o also_o withdraw_v the_o food_n of_o grace_n and_o let_v they_o afterward_o hunger_n and_o lament_v for_o it_o and_o let_v they_o sit_v in_o misery_n and_o afflict_v they_o so_o that_o they_o must_v work_v in_o great_a anguish_n in_o lamentation_n fear_n and_o tremble_a before_o he_o in_o divine_a labour_n for_o the_o old_a adam_n ass_n be_v unwilling_a and_o untoward_a to_o labour_v in_o that_o which_o be_v divine_a 41._o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v often_o compel_v so_o that_o the_o punishment_n and_o threaten_a be_v always_o behind_o it_o where_o christ_n spirit_n in_o the_o conscience_n threaten_v it_o with_o hell_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n as_o also_o the_o earthly_a lord_n upon_o earth_n do_v with_o their_o subject_n which_o stand_v indeed_o in_o the_o figure_n of_o christ_n but_o the_o office_n be_v altogether_o unlike_a 42._o christ_n gather_v in_o for_o his_o father_n by_o the_o work_n of_o his_o child_n much_o heavenly_a fruit_n which_o man_n will_v obtain_v again_o and_o enjoy_v the_o same_o for_o ever_o but_o a_o worldly_a lord_n gather_v in_o by_o the_o labour_n and_o sweat_v of_o the_o poor_a only_a money_n and_o good_n into_o his_o chist_n to_o his_o own_o honour_n which_o labour_v the_o poor_a man_n can_v no_o more_o enjoy_v in_o this_o world_n but_o christ_n be_v his_o wage_n in_o that_o he_o must_v serve_v the_o figure_n of_o god_n anger_n here_o in_o misery_n 43._o but_o in_o the_o end_n when_o the_o earthly_a office_n shall_v be_v also_o gather_v into_o their_o barn_n into_o the_o treasure_n chist_n of_o their_o heart_n for_o who_o they_o have_v serve_v and_o minister_v then_o there_o will_v be_v unlike_a and_o different_a reservatory_n many_o will_v have_v very_o much_o gather_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o from_o that_o will_v his_o food_n be_v give_v to_o he_o again_o in_o eternity_n viz._n the_o curse_n of_o the_o oppress_a also_o the_o affliction_n fear_n pain_n and_o molestation_n of_o the_o poor_a which_o they_o have_v here_o with_o their_o agitation_n wrought_v by_o the_o inferior_n that_o will_v be_v give_v they_o for_o food_n also_o after_o this_o time_n to_o eternity_n for_o 6.7_o for_o for_o for_o gal._n 6.7_o what_o any_o sow_v here_o that_o they_o will_v find_v in_o barn_n in_o the_o eternal_a life_n 44._o all_o office_n of_o this_o world_n be_v god_n and_o all_o officer_n from_o the_o emperor_n to_o the_o least_o and_o mean_a be_v god_n officer_n but_o they_o serve_v he_o much_o unlike_a and_o different_o one_o serve_v he_o in_o love_n as_o a_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o other_o serve_v he_o in_o his_o anger_n as_o a_o minister_n of_o hell_n 45._o all_o that_o seek_v their_o own_o in_o these_o office_n and_o not_o regard_n god_n and_o his_o ordinance_n and_o so_o serve_v man_n therein_o they_o serve_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o gather_v up_o into_o hell_n 46._o for_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o prince_n and_o potentate_n shall_v be_v gather_v in_o for_o the_o common_a profit_n of_o brethren_n and_o for_o the_o support_v of_o good_a order_n and_o office_n also_o of_o the_o miserable_a and_o impotent_a even_o as_o a_o householder_n a_o a_o a_o or_o householder_n innkeeper_n labour_v &_o work_v with_o those_o that_o be_v under_o he_o and_o draw_v the_o profit_n to_o himself_o and_o yet_o therewith_o he_o provide_v for_o feed_v and_o nourish_v all_o his_o servant_n minister_n and_o assistant_n and_o the_o overplus_n he_o use_v for_o common_a necessary_n of_o himself_o his_o wife_n and_o child_n and_o
signify_v that_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n shall_v in_o christ_n enjoy_v like_o grace_n and_o gift_n only_o the_o power_n he_o give_v to_o the_o new_a regeneration_n out_o of_o the_o fade_a heavenly_a image_n that_o the_o soul_n shall_v through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o new_a regeneration_n work_n and_o flourish_v spread_v forth_o and_o be_v great_a therewith_o that_o be_v that_o the_o soulish-tree_n with_o its_o branch_n shall_v grow_v out_o of_o this_o blessing_n 18._o in_o the_o word_n of_o this_o blessing_n there_o be_v this_o understanding_n or_o meaning_n viz._n the_o incorporate_v ground_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o word_n speak_v forth_o the_o power_n and_o comprise_v in_o jacob_n his_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n in_o one_o and_o thereby_o speak_v itself_o forth_o upon_o the_o child_n of_o joseph_n god_n before_o who_o my_o father_n abraham_n and_o isaac_n have_v walk_v that_o be_v through_o the_o will_n and_o desire_n which_o my_o father_n have_v incline_v to_o god_n with_o which_o they_o have_v walk_v before_o god_n also_o through_o the_o power_n of_o god_n who_o have_v sustain_v i_o my_o life_n long_o even_o unto_o this_o day_n also_o the_o angel_n who_o have_v deliver_v i_o from_o all_o evil_n bless_v these_o lad_n that_o be_v he_o bless_v they_o through_o the_o divine_a and_o humane_a power_n through_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o great_a council_n in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o angel_n have_v deliver_v man_n from_o all_o evil_n that_o they_o shall_v according_a to_o these_o name_n be_v call_v child_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o in_o this_o power_n increase_n and_o grow_v great_a 19_o but_o when_o joseph_n see_v that_o his_o father_n lay_v his_o right_a hand_n upon_o ephraim_n head_n it_o please_v he_o not_o well_o and_o he_o lay_v hold_v on_o his_o father_n hand_n 48.17_o gen._n 48.17_o that_o he_o shall_v turn_v it_o from_o ephrams_n head_n upon_o manasseh_n head_n and_o say_v to_o he_o not_o so_o my_o father_n this_o be_v the_o first_o bear_v lay_v thy_o right_a hand_n upon_o his_o head_n but_o his_o father_n refuse_v and_o say_v i_o know_v it_o well_o my_o son_n i_o know_v it_o well_o this_o shall_v also_o be_v a_o people_n and_o be_v great_a but_o his_o young_a brother_n shall_v be_v great_a than_o he_o and_o his_o seed_n shall_v be_v a_o multitude_n of_o people_n 20._o by_o the_o outward_a figure_n the_o spirit_n point_v at_o their_o offspring_n which_o stock_n or_o tribe_n shall_v excel_v the_o other_o in_o greatness_n and_o may_v but_o by_o the_o inward_a figure_n of_o man_n conversion_n and_o new_a birth_n it_o point_v at_o the_o inward_a ground_n signify_v how_o the_o inward_a and_o young_a ground_n of_o the_o incorporate_a grace_n in_o christ_n will_v be_v great_a than_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o first_o create_v adamicall_a man._n 21._o but_o that_o joseph_n dislike_v it_o and_o will_v not_o willing_o that_o the_o young_a shall_v be_v prefer_v before_o the_o elder_a in_o the_o figure_n it_o signify_v this_o joseph_n stand_v in_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o new_a regeneration_n signify_v how_o the_o inward_a ground_n viz._n the_o eternal_a speak_a word_n in_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n shall_v turn_v itself_o forth_o through_o our_o soul_n and_o take_v away_o the_o power_n of_o self-will_n from_o the_o soul_n and_o that_o the_o creature_o soul_n will_v not_o that_o it_o shall_v loose_v its_o power_n it_o will_v not_o willing_o die_v to_o its_o own_o will_n but_o keep_v its_o first_o natural_a right_n 22._o as_o we_o see_v in_o christ_n humanity_n viz._n in_o the_o humane_a soul_n when_o it_o be_v to_o die_v to_o self_n and_o yield_v up_o its_o natural_a right_n 22.39_o right_n right_n right_n mat._n 26.36_o luk._n 22.39_o then_o say_v christ_n on_o the_o mount_n of_o olive_n father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o be_v the_o humane_a soul_n in_o he_o from_o the_o father_n property_n in_o the_o word_n say_v father_n if_o it_o be_v possiblle_fw-fr let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o but_o if_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a and_o that_o i_o must_v drink_v it_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v as_o joseph_n here_o in_o this_o figure_n be_v loath_a to_o come_v to_o it_o and_o will_v not_o willing_o that_o the_o last_o shall_v be_v prefer_v before_o the_o first_o 23._o the_o text_n say_v it_o please_v he_o not_o well_o the_o natural_a man_n be_v not_o well_o please_v to_o give_v up_o his_o natural_a right_n and_o let_v the_o kingdom_n of_o humility_n reign_v in_o he_o he_o will_v rather_o be_v lord_n himself_o but_o his_o own_o will_n have_v squander_v that_o away_o so_o that_o he_o be_v set_v behind_o for_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o he_o shall_v become_v the_o child_n of_o god_n unless_o he_o drink_v the_o cup_n whereby_o he_o die_v to_o his_o own_o natural_a will_n therefore_o say_v christ_n father_n thy_o will_n be_v do_v and_o not_o my_o natural_a adamicall_a humane_a will_n but_o let_v god_n will_v in_o my_o inward_a ground_n be_v do_v and_o not_o my_o adamicall_a soul_n will_v it_o shall_v and_o must_v be_v resign_v into_o god_n the_o first_o natural_a right_n must_v go_v backward_o behind_o and_o christ_n forward_o else_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n 24._o in_o this_o type_n and_o image_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n sport_v with_o the_o child_n of_o the_o saint_n signify_v how_o the_o new_a incorporate_a kingdom_n of_o grace_n will_v spread_v itself_o forth_o aloft_o and_o how_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n shall_v be_v set_v back_o behind_o for_o if_o christ_n arise_v and_o be_v bear_v in_o man_n then_o must_v adam_n be_v servant_n and_o minister_n 25._o and_o it_o declare_v beside_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n will_v also_o be_v great_a but_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n yet_o great_a of_o which_o we_o have_v a_o similitude_n in_o a_o great_a tree_n of_o many_o branch_n which_o through_o nature_n generate_v many_o twigg_n and_o branch_n and_o wherein_o nature_n be_v powerful_a but_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o the_o sun_n be_v much_o more_o powerful_a for_o if_o this_o do_v not_o cooperate_v than_o the_o tree_n can_v grow_v nor_o bear_v any_o fruit_n and_o we_o clear_o see_v thereby_o that_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o the_o sun_n must_v get_v aloft_o if_o the_o tree_n grow_v and_o its_o fruit_n come_v to_o be_v ripe_a and_o profitable_a so_o also_o be_v it_o in_o man._n 26._o man_n be_v nature_n and_o nature_n beget_v he_o that_o he_o may_v come_v into_o the_o form_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o creature_n but_o the_o understanding_n must_v come_v forth_o in_o he_o which_o govern_v and_o take_v care_n of_o nature_n nature_n will_v indeed_o that_o its_o desire_n be_v fullfil_v but_o the_o understanding_n rule_v over_o nature_n 27._o but_o now_o nature_n be_v soon_o an_o earlyar_n then_o the_o understanding_n nature_n go_v foremost_a but_o when_o the_o understanding_n come_v than_o it_o must_v follow_v behind_o thus_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v also_o in_o this_o figure_n of_o jacob_n and_o joseph_n concern_v the_o new_a regeneration_n that_o when_o the_o divine_a understanding_n shall_v again_o be_v manifest_v in_o man_n then_o shall_v nature_n follow_v behind_o 28._o 48.20_o 28._o 28._o 28._o gen_n 48.20_o thus_o he_o bless_v they_o that_o day_n and_o say_v he_o that_o will_v bless_v any_o in_o israel_n let_v he_o say_v god_n set_v thou_o as_o ephraim_n and_o manasseh_n in_o this_o text_n what_o the_o spirit_n declare_v in_o this_o figure_n be_v as_o clear_a as_o the_o sun_n for_o ephraim_n and_o manasseh_n be_v re-inoculated_n back_o into_o the_o root_n of_o jacob_n that_o be_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v manifest_v in_o he_o and_o be_v transplant_v with_o the_o birth_n of_o the_o natural_a right_n when_o the_o young_a be_v prefer_v before_o the_o elder_a thus_o also_o shall_v all_o blessing_n and_o wish_v be_v among_o the_o child_n of_o god_n that_o god_n will_v set_v they_o back_o from_o the_o evil_n adamicall_a will_n of_o self_n and_o set_v they_o into_o the_o paradisicall_a covenant_n again_o and_o make_v they_o grow_v therein_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o they_o and_o set_v it_o above_o the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n of_o the_o first_o adamicall_a birth_n when_o this_o be_v do_v in_o man_n than_o he_o be_v a_o child_n of_o god_n again_o in_o christ_n and_o stand_v in_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n 29._o courteous_a rabbi_n and_o master_n of_o literature_n of_o of_o of_o literature_n criticism_n upon_o every_o letter_n learn_v i_o pray_v to_o understand_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n and_o dispute_v not_o about_o the_o outward_a shell_n of_o word_n look_v upon_o the_o chief_a ground_n why_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n
in_o the_o covenant_n speak_v forth_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o adam_n viz._n the_o first_o power_n of_o the_o first_o seed_n to_o a_o re-propagation_n as_o indeed_o reuben_n also_o be_v the_o first_o power_n of_o jacob_n and_o signify_v that_o the_o natural_a first_o adamicall_a man_n shall_v be_v the_o chief_a in_o god_n sacrifice_n that_o be_v he_o shall_v bring_v forth_o right_a fruit_n to_o he_o which_o may_v be_v to_o the_o praâ—se_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o virtue_n thereof_o increase_v the_o heavenly_a joy_n he_o shall_v generate_v virtue_n to_o he_o and_o a_o re-expression_n through_o the_o implant_v word_n of_o god_n and_o that_o be_v call_v sacrifice_v to_o god_n when_o the_o creature_o humane_a word_n which_o god_n form_v into_o a_o creature_n viz._n the_o humane_a understand_a life_n re-expresseth_a god_n word_n out_o of_o itself_o and_o form_v itself_o in_o holy_a image_n thought_n or_o imagination_n 6._o which_o formation_n be_v effect_v in_o the_o generate_a of_o 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of_o god_n 7._o this_o be_v as_o much_o as_o to_o say_v adam_n be_v the_o chief_a in_o the_o sacrifice_n for_o he_o be_v the_o first_o out-spoken_a or_o express_v word_n that_o god_n speak_v in_o his_o image_n and_o be_v also_o the_o chief_a in_o the_o kingdom_n or_o government_n for_o to_o he_o belong_v the_o eternal_a dominion_n he_o be_v create_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a in_o and_o to_o the_o eternal_a he_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o word_n of_o god_n according_a to_o time_n and_o eternity_n be_v image_v or_o frame_v 8._o therefore_o now_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o covenant_n represent_v this_o before_o he_o by_o the_o stock_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o which_o the_o new_a tree_n shall_v spring_v out_o of_o the_o old_a and_o point_v at_o both_o the_o adamicall_a and_o also_o the_o new_a tree_n of_o regeneration_n and_o speak_v further_o concern_v the_o first_o power_n in_o adam_n and_o jacob_n viz._n concern_v the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n of_o the_o first_o image_n 9_o he_o be_v unstable_a or_o fickle_a therein_o as_o water_n as_o we_o experiment_n that_o in_o adam_n and_o all_o natural_a man_n as_o adam_z sudden_o and_o unstable_o therein_o depart_v from_o his_o glory_n both_o from_o the_o divine_a kingdom_n and_o also_o from_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n and_o enter_v into_o self-will_n and_o forsake_v god_n will_n and_o bring_v himself_o from_o the_o divine_a model_v divine_a divine_a divine_a image_v or_o model_v formation_n into_o a_o earthly_a formation_n with_o the_o desire_n and_o lust_n whence_o he_o become_v bestial_a and_o evil_a 10._o whence_o now_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o covenant_n say_v through_o jacob_n thou_o shall_v not_o be_v the_o chief_a that_o be_v the_o first_o image_n shall_v not_o keep_v the_o government_n neither_o in_o the_o dominion_n of_o the_o kingdom_n viz._n of_o the_o natural_a power_n and_o authority_n nor_o in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n but_o the_o second_o adam_n christ_n out_o of_o judah_n 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to_o he_o and_o give_v he_o a_o bestial_a marriagebed_n for_o a_o heavenly_a where_o he_o may_v now_o copulate_v in_o selfe-lust_n which_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o heaven_n be_v but_o a_o defile_a marriage_n bed_n but_o be_v bear_v withal_o under_o god_n mercy_n in_o divine_a patience_n see_v that_o the_o vessel_n of_o this_o marriagebed_n must_v consume_v rot_v and_o die_v and_o christ_n have_v give_v in_o himself_o in_o this_o marriage_n bed_n into_o the_o middle_a as_o a_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n from_o this_o monstrous_a image_n which_o he_o will_v regenerate_v a_o new_a in_o himself_o 16._o this_o powerful_a type_n or_o image_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n also_o represent_v by_o reuben_n who_o be_v jacob_n first_o virtue_n and_o power_n wherein_o the_o desire_n of_o reuben_n also_o model_v itself_o in_o the_o adamicall_a image_n and_o go_v
back_o and_o lay_v with_o his_o father_n concubine_n and_o in_o falsehood_n and_o wickedness_n copulate_v with_o she_o as_o the_o free_a will_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o adam_n copulate_v with_o god_n concubine_n in_o he_o by_o false_a and_o wicked_a lust_n and_o become_v a_o breaker_n of_o wedlock_n to_o god_n as_o reuben_n do_v 17._o and_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o this_o have_v adam_n viz._n the_o first_o power_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n in_o all_o man_n lose_v the_o kingly_a priesthood_n so_o that_o the_o natural_a man_n in_o his_o own_o power_n and_o virtue_n can_v no_o more_o offer_v sacrifice_n to_o god_n also_o he_o understand_v nothing_o more_o of_o god_n word_n or_o kingdom_n 2.14_o kingdom_n kingdom_n kingdom_n 1_o cor._n 2.14_o it_o be_v foolishness_n unto_o he_o and_o he_o can_v apprehend_v it_o any_o more_o for_o he_o stand_v in_o a_o poisonous_a monstrous_a image_n which_o in_o this_o adamicall_a property_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o have_v lose_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o be_v now_o but_o a_o figure_n or_o similitude_n of_o this_o world_n and_o of_o hell_n a_o monster_n instead_o of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v the_o chief_a in_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o kingdom_n but_o christ_n in_o the_o new_a birth_n in_o he_o have_v attain_v the_o kingdom_n in_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o government_n 18._o the_o natural_a man_n viz._n the_o first_o power_n and_o virtue_n must_v be_v servant_n and_o lay_v off_o the_o monstrous_a whorish_a image_n and_o be_v newborn_a again_o the_o soul_n through_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o body_n through_o the_o putrefaction_n of_o the_o earth_n from_o which_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o day_n the_o the_o the_o last_o judgement_n day_n day_n he_o shall_v be_v sever_v and_o be_v form_v again_o into_o the_o image_n of_o god_n ii_o &_o iii_o the_o testament_n of_o simeon_n and_o levi._n 19_o 7._o 19_o 19_o 19_o gen._n 49.5_o 6_o 7._o â—he_n brethren_n simeon_n and_o levi_n their_o sword_n be_v murder_v weapon_n my_o soul_n come_v not_o into_o their_o council_n and_o my_o honour_n be_v not_o thou_o in_o their_o church_n assembly_n or_o congregation_n for_o in_o their_o anger_n they_o have_v slay_v a_o man_n and_o in_o their_o stubborn_a selfe-willednes_a they_o have_v destroy_v ox_n curse_a be_v their_o anger_n because_o it_o be_v so_o vehement_a and_o fierce_a and_o their_o wrath_n because_o it_o be_v so_o rage_v i_o will_v divide_v they_o in_o jacob_n and_o scatter_v they_o abroad_o in_o israel_n 20._o in_o this_o testament_n the_o spirit_n very_o wonderful_o take_v the_o two_o brethren_n together_o and_o represent_v their_o figure_n according_o which_o ought_v well_o to_o be_v observe_v as_o also_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n in_o the_o 34_o the_o chapter_n take_v they_o together_o where_o he_o say_v 27.29_o say_v say_v say_v gen._n 34.25_o 26_o 27.29_o simeon_n and_o levi_n take_v their_o sword_n and_o go_v boysterous_o into_o the_o city_n and_o slay_v sichem_n together_o with_o hemor_n his_o father_n and_o all_o the_o male_n that_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a city_n and_o take_v the_o woman_n and_o child_n captive_a and_o spoil_v all_o which_o may_v indeed_o be_v the_o action_n and_o robbery_n of_o two_o stout_a young_a man_n but_o the_o spirit_n have_v in_o that_o place_n as_o also_o in_o this_o its_o figure_n according_a as_o jacob_n say_v he_o will_v tell_v they_o how_o it_o will_v go_v with_o they_o in_o after_o time_n 21._o in_o reuben_n the_o spirit_n represent_v before_o the_o adamicall_a corrupt_a nature_n that_o the_o first_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o man_n squander_v away_o god_n priesthood_n and_o kingdom_n viz._n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o defile_v god_n marriagebed_n and_o make_v a_o bed_n of_o whoredom_n thereof_o but_o now_o in_o this_o figure_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n represent_v a_o powerful_a figure_n signify_v how_o the_o first_o power_n of_o man_n will_v nevertheless_o desire_v to_o keep_v its_o priesthood_n and_o dominion_n and_o what_o kind_n of_o priest_n and_o ruler_n will_v be_v in_o this_o world_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o selfe-nature_n 22._o for_o out_o of_o the_o stock_n of_o levi_n come_v the_o priesthood_n under_o the_o law_n and_o of_o this_o the_o spirit_n here_o speak_v and_o join_v simeon_n to_o he_o viz._n the_o worldly_a dominion_n and_o say_v of_o they_o both_o as_o of_o one_o your_o sword_n be_v murder_v weapon_n my_o soul_n come_v thou_o not_o into_o their_o council_n and_o my_o honour_n be_v not_o thou_o in_o their_o church_n that_o be_v god_n live_v word_n which_o he_o call_v his_o soul_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o the_o dominion_n of_o this_o earthly_a world_n viz._n in_o man_n first_o natural_a selfe-power_n his_o holy_a word_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o their_o council_n and_o determination_n wherein_o they_o seek_v only_o temporal_a voluptuousness_n and_o riches_n neither_o shall_v it_o be_v in_o their_o church_n and_o priesthood_n because_o they_o do_v but_o flatter_v with_o the_o mouth_n for_o he_o say_v my_o honour_n be_v not_o thou_o in_o their_o church_n 23._o but_o his_o church_n be_v the_o true_a image_n of_o god_n from_o the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n which_o in_o their_o murder_n by_o the_o introduce_v poison_n of_o the_o serpent_n fade_v in_o adam_n and_o be_v bear_v again_o in_o christ_n but_o see_v they_o will_v only_o play_v the_o hypocrite_n before_o god_n in_o the_o monster_n of_o the_o serpent_n and_o have_v not_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o they_o therefore_o say_v the_o spirit_n my_o honour_n be_v not_o thou_o therein_o 24._o for_o god_n honour_n together_o with_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v not_o come_v from_o the_o natural_a adam_n but_o from_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a word_n these_o shall_v be_v the_o holy_a church_n of_o god_n in_o man_n viz._n the_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a world_n substance_n which_o die_v in_o adam_n and_o bud_v forth_o again_o in_o christ_n in_o this_o shall_v god_n honour_n appear_v as_o when_o life_n bud_v forth_o through_o death_n this_o be_v god_n honour_n but_o the_o self_n adamicall_a will_n which_o be_v a_o murtherour_n and_o murder_v the_o heavenly_a image_n in_o he_o shall_v not_o have_v this_o honour_n this_o honour_n shall_v not_o appear_v in_o his_o murderous_a will._n 25._o in_o this_o image_n the_o figure_n stand_v clear_o which_o be_v portray_v in_o the_o 17._o the_o the_o the_o revel_v 17._o apocalypse_v of_o the_o great_a seven_o head_a dragon_n upon_o which_o the_o babylonish_n whore_n ride_v where_o the_o dragon_n and_o whore_n be_v prefigure_v as_o one_o image_n and_o it_o be_v even_o the_o same_o with_o this_o of_o simeon_n and_o levi_n and_o it_o signify_v in_o the_o adamicall_a corrupt_a power_n in_o the_o monstrous_a image_n the_o government_n of_o nature_n in_o self_n will_v together_o with_o the_o sectarian_n hypocritical_a priesthood_n 26._o the_o seven_o head_n of_o the_o beast_n be_v the_o property_n the_o the_o the_o 7_o property_n seven_o property_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v depart_v from_o the_o temperature_n and_o have_v attain_v head_n attain_v attain_v attain_v 7_o head_n seven_o head_n viz._n a_o seavenfold_a will_n whence_o the_o life_n be_v come_v to_o be_v in_o strife_n misery_n sickness_n and_o corruption_n and_o the_o whore_n upon_o this_o beast_n be_v the_o soul_n which_o be_v defile_v as_o a_o whore_n and_o enter_v before_o god_n with_o this_o whore_n image_n and_o play_v the_o hypocrite_n in_o his_o presence_n 27._o but_o the_o will_n of_o the_o seaven-headed_n beast_n give_v its_o power_n and_o strength_n to_o the_o whore_n viz._n to_o the_o soul_n so_o that_o the_o soul_n stick_v full_a of_o murder_n pride_n whorish_a lust_n and_o selfe-honour_n and_o in_o this_o church_n and_o den_n of_o murder_n god_n honour_n will_v not_o be_v 28._o this_o figure_n and_o magic_a exposition_n concern_v simeon_n and_o levi_n prefigure_v to_o we_o the_o spiritual_a and_o worldly_a dominion_n first_o in_o every_o man_n whereby_o he_o govern_v himself_o both_o in_o spiritual_a and_o natural_a thing_n and_o second_o the_o management_n and_o authority_n of_o spiritual_a and_o worldly_a office_n both_o in_o the_o church_n and_o worldly_a matter_n whatsoever_o rule_v therein_o in_o self_n adamicall_a power_n without_o the_o new_a regeneration_n that_o bear_v this_o image_n in_o it_o viz._n the_o murder_v sword_n where_o man_n condemn_v and_o slay_v one_o another_o with_o word_n 29._o all_o scurrilous_a slanderous_a libellous_a book_n wherein_o man_n reproach_n and_o kill_v one_o another_o with_o word_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o divine_a gift_n and_o knowledge_n be_v the_o murderous_a sword_n of_o simeon_n and_o levi_n also_o all_o unrighteous_a sentence_n of_o worldly_a judgement_n be_v the_o same_o and_o god_n honour_n and_o will_n be_v not_o therein_o 30._o the_o spirit_n take_v
come_v his_o flower_n his_o his_o his_o or_o fine_a of_o flower_n fat_a bread_n and_o he_o will_v act_v to_o please_v king_n when_o zilpa_n leahs_n maydservant_n have_v bear_v gad_n viz._n the_o prepare_v subtle_a crafty_a always_o ready_a at_o every_o subtle_a assault_n against_o the_o right_a justice_n and_o judgement_n of_o dan_n then_o say_v moses_n she_o 13._o she_o she_o she_o gen._n 30.12_o 13._o bear_v jacob_n the_o second_o son_n and_o then_o say_v lea_n it_o be_v well_o with_o i_o for_o the_o daughter_n will_v praise_v i_o and_o call_v i_o bless_v and_o she_o call_v he_o asher_n and_o jacob_n say_v in_o the_o testament_n from_o asher_n come_v his_o fat_a bread_n and_o he_o will_v live_v to_o please_v king_n here_o jacob_n viz._n the_o spirit_n in_o the_o covenant_n comprise_v these_o two_o brethren_n together_o in_o a_o figure_n for_o gad_n have_v the_o agility_n and_o asher_n take_v his_o fat_a bread_n from_o the_o king_n and_o lea_n say_v at_o his_o birth_n the_o daughter_n will_v praise_v i_o and_o call_v i_o bless_v 30._o here_o now_o stand_v the_o figure_n but_o what_o explanation_n may_v this_o have_v gad_n order_v his_o way_n with_o suttlety_n and_o asher_n with_o flattery_n and_o hypocrisy_n among_o the_o king_n and_o potentate_n in_o authority_n and_o power_n whereby_o he_o attain_v prosperous_a fat_a day_n of_o plenty_n pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n and_o such_o be_v every_o one_o that_o shall_v sit_v in_o office_n and_o as_o judge_n and_o magistrate_n they_o do_v all_o to_o please_v their_o lord_n and_o king_n that_o they_o may_v be_v repute_v honour_a applaud_v and_o reward_v by_o he_o and_o that_o they_o may_v have_v their_o fat_a bread_n from_o he_o and_o the_o spirit_n by_o these_o three_o son_n signify_v powerful_o what_o kind_n of_o people_n will_v rule_v the_o world_n viz._n by_o dan_n the_o serpent_n viz._n self-will_n and_o by_o gad_n suttlety_n treachery_n and_o undermine_a deceit_n and_o by_o asher_n false_a and_o wicked_a flattery_n and_o sychophatise_a hypocrisy_n who_o always_o sit_v in_o the_o court_n of_o king_n and_o serve_v they_o for_o their_o fat_a bread_n and_o only_o hunt_v after_o the_o applause_n and_o honour_n of_o men._n 31._o therefore_o say_v the_o spirit_n from_o asher_n come_v his_o fat_a bread_n from_o who_o come_v the_o fat_a bread_n answer_v from_o the_o nimble_a subtle_a head_n who_o make_v the_o cause_n of_o flatterer_n and_o hypocrite_n seem_v right_a the_o flatterer_n sit_v near_a king_n and_o applaud_v he_o in_o his_o selfehood_n and_o say_v do_v what_o thou_o will_v it_o be_v all_o good_a and_o right_n and_o when_o the_o king_n will_v fain_o have_v it_o in_o the_o appearance_n of_o right_n that_o it_o also_o may_v be_v applaud_v then_o come_v gad_n with_o his_o nimble_a subtle_a pervert_v far_o fetch_v argumentative_a prerogative_n right_a and_o set_v the_o king_n own_o self-will_n in_o the_o right_n of_o nature_n so_o that_o it_o seem_v to_o be_v right_a to_o these_o asher_n give_v the_o king_n fat_a bread_n thus_o they_o all_o three_o live_v in_o the_o serpent_n and_o so_o it_o bit_v the_o horse_n in_o the_o heel_n and_o they_o be_v all_o three_o the_o mayd-servant_n child_n viz._n minister_n and_o servant_n of_o self-will_n 32._o dan_fw-mi be_v the_o manager_n of_o the_o supreme_a the_o the_o the_o or_o supreme_a superior_a office_n gad_n be_v his_o counsellor_n at_o law_n in_o matter_n of_o right_a justice_n and_o judgement_n such_o as_o the_o attorney_n the_o the_o the_o advocate_n proctor_n pleader_n and_o attorney_n lawyer_n and_o jurist_n be_v and_o asher_n be_v the_o nobility_n and_o counsellor_n of_o state_n these_o the_o spirit_n have_v foresee_v in_o their_o testament_n in_o these_o thing_n which_o they_o will_v hereafter_o practice_v for_o the_o testator_n say_v not_o you_o shall_v be_v such_o but_o you_o will_v be_v such_o and_o show_v excellent_o what_o the_o government_n on_o earth_n in_o the_o self-will_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n will_v be_v x._o the_o testament_n of_o naphtali_n 33._o 49.21_o 33._o 33._o 33._o gen._n 49.21_o naphtali_n be_v a_o swift_a hind_n and_o give_v fair_a word_n naphtali_n be_v the_o second_o son_n of_o bilha_n rachell_n maydservant_n which_o she_o bear_v after_o dan_n and_o be_v a_o right_a brother_n of_o dan_n these_o brethren_n of_o naphtali_n be_v now_o among_o king_n &_o judge_n and_o denote_v the_o earthly_a wisdom_n from_o the_o configuration_n the_o the_o the_o or_o configuration_n constellation_n or_o star_n which_o with_o eloquent_a fair_a speech_n adorn_v the_o office_n of_o judicature_n so_o that_o dan_fw-mi gad_n &_o asher_n be_v call_v able_a wise_a understanding_n and_o learned_a lord_n and_o master_n 34._o but_o he_o also_o proceed_v only_o from_o the_o strife_n between_o rachel_n and_o jacob_n for_o rachel_n say_v when_o bilha_n her_o maydservant_n bear_v he_o 30.8_o he_o he_o he_o gen._n 30.8_o god_n have_v decide_v between_o i_o and_o my_o sister_n and_o i_o shall_v prevail_v over_o she_o this_o signify_v in_o the_o figure_n that_o these_o wise_a and_o learned_a speech_n of_o naphtali_n in_o this_o office_n of_o judicature_n will_v be_v able_a to_o bow_v bend_v and_o turn_v about_o all_o cause_n so_o that_o self-will_n will_v remain_v still_o a_o judge_n in_o all_o cause_n so_o that_o none_o will_v be_v able_a to_o object_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o least_o against_o these_o four_o ruler_n the_o son_n of_o the_o mayd-servant_n but_o they_o will_v have_v the_o government_n in_o israel_n and_o rule_v the_o world_n and_o prevail_v over_o all_o men._n 35._o but_o they_o be_v all_o four_o the_o son_n of_o the_o maid_n servant_n and_o sarah_n say_v to_o abraham_n thrust_v out_o the_o son_n of_o the_o maid_n servant_n for_o he_o shall_v not_o inherit_v with_o my_o son_n isaac_n and_o god_n be_v please_v with_o it_o and_o command_v abraham_n to_o do_v it_o to_o signify_v that_o these_o office_n shall_v not_o inherit_v nor_o possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o shall_v have_v a_o end_n when_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o free_a woman_n shall_v receive_v the_o kingdom_n all_o these_o state_n and_o government_n shall_v be_v thrust_v out_o and_o he_o alone_o in_o his_o child_n and_o member_n shall_v govern_v 36._o behold_v yourselves_o in_o this_o lookingglass_n you_o politic_a cunning_a very_a wise_a and_o understand_a world_n in_o thy_o subtle_a policy_n eloquence_n of_o speech_n favour_n might_n potency_n and_o honour_n and_o see_v where_o it_o be_v thou_o sit_v and_o who_o thou_o serve_v behold_v thy_o fat_a bread_n also_o the_o applause_n from_o the_o king_n who_o thou_o serve_v and_o what_o thou_o purpose_v design_a and_o do_v and_o how_o thou_o stand_v in_o thy_o figure_n before_o god_n &_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n thy_o eloquence_n avayl_v nothing_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n thy_o prudence_n policy_n suttlety_n and_o cunning_a avayl_v nothing_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o give_v right_a counsel_n and_o say_v and_o do_v according_a to_o truth_n and_o persuade_v and_o inform_v thy_o superior_a lord_n and_o master_n right_o then_o thou_o help_v to_o generate_v this_o adder_n and_o serpent_n in_o the_o testament_n of_o dan_n for_o thy_o superior_a and_o thou_o thyself_o be_v that_o adder_n and_o serpent_n who_o bit_v judgement_n justice_n and_o right_n in_o the_o heel_n and_o therefore_o thou_o also_o shall_v attain_v the_o end_n wage_n and_o recompense_v of_o the_o serpent_n in_o hell-fire_n for_o it_o xi_o the_o testament_n of_o joseph_n 37._o 26._o 37._o 37._o 37._o gen._n 49.22_o 23_o 24_o 25_o 26._o joseph_n will_v spring_v forth_o he_o will_v spring_v as_o by_o a_o fountain_n the_o sprout_n or_o daughter_n pass_v on_o to_o the_o government_n and_o although_o the_o archer_n be_v angry_a and_o fight_v against_o he_o and_o persecute_v he_o yet_o his_o bow_n hold_v strong_a and_o his_o arm_n and_o hand_n in_o strength_n through_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o mighty_a in_o jacob_n from_o who_o have_v proceed_v the_o shepherd_n and_o stone_n in_o israel_n thou_o be_v help_v by_o thy_o father_n god_n and_o from_o the_o almighty_a thou_o be_v bless_v with_o blessing_n from_o heaven_n above_o and_o with_o blessing_n from_o the_o deep_a that_o lie_v beneath_o with_o blessing_n of_o the_o breast_n and_o womb_n the_o blessing_n of_o thy_o father_n have_v prevail_v more_o than_o the_o blessing_n of_o my_o ancestor_n according_a to_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o lofty_a in_o the_o world_n and_o shall_v come_v upon_o the_o head_n of_o joseph_n and_o upon_o the_o crown_n of_o his_o head_n that_o be_v separate_v from_o his_o brethren_n 38._o in_o this_o testament_n of_o joseph_n the_o spirit_n in_o the_o covenant_n represent_v the_o figure_n of_o a_o right_n divine_a governor_n in_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rule_v who_o be_v not_o the_o son_n of_o the_o maid_n
brother_n and_o yet_o the_o spirit_n say_v of_o he_o he_o be_v a_o raven_a wolf_n who_o in_o the_o morning_n will_v devour_v the_o prey_n in_o this_o testament_n of_o benjamin_n be_v couch_v the_o most_o hide_a secret_a figure_n of_o the_o whole_a scripture_n and_o yet_o in_o its_o type_n in_o the_o unfolding_n in_o the_o effect_n and_o work_v it_o be_v the_o most_o manifest_a and_o open_a figure_n which_o be_v clear_a in_o the_o fulfil_n so_o that_o man_n may_v see_v it_o with_o bodily_a eye_n and_o yet_o in_o their_o reason_n be_v quite_o blind_a concern_v it_o 49._o this_o figure_n be_v fullfil_v and_o yet_o be_v in_o action_n and_o shall_v be_v yet_o also_o further_o fullfil_v it_o be_v very_o secret_a and_o yet_o as_o manifest_v as_o a_o sunshiny_a day_n and_o yet_o be_v not_o understand_v but_o it_o be_v know_v to_o the_o magi_n and_o wiseman_n who_o indeed_o have_v write_v much_o concern_v it_o but_o it_o have_v not_o be_v yet_o right_o explicate_v while_n the_o time_n of_o the_o evening_n when_o benjamin_n spoil_n shall_v be_v divide_v be_v far_o off_o but_o now_o it_o be_v near_o therefore_o we_o shall_v offer_v somewhat_o concern_v it_o and_o hint_n the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n for_o those_o of_o our_o society_n to_o consider_v of_o and_o yet_o remain_v as_o it_o be_v dumb_a to_o the_o unwise_a see_v they_o sit_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o open_v their_o jaw_n only_o after_o the_o spoil_n 50._o the_o two_o brethren_n joseph_n and_o benjamin_n be_v the_o image_n or_o type_n of_o christendom_n and_o of_o a_o christian_a man_n which_o in_o their_o figure_n be_v twofold_a viz._n the_o adamicall_a man_n in_o his_o nature_n be_v signify_v by_o benjamin_n and_o the_o new_a man_n out_o of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v signify_v by_o joseph_n and_o the_o figure_n represent_v how_o christ_n have_v assume_v the_o adamicall_a man_n and_o that_o this_o man_n be_v half_a adamicall_a and_o half_a heavenly_a and_o that_o entire_o in_o one_o person_n which_o can_v be_v divide_v 51._o so_o also_o in_o this_o image_n or_o type_n he_o prefigure_v christendom_n and_o how_o they_o will_v receive_v christ_n and_o become_v christian_n viz._n that_o in_o they_o christ_n and_o also_o the_o evil_a wolf_n adam_n will_v govern_v that_o be_v when_o they_o will_v receive_v the_o faith_n they_o will_v be_v so_o ravenous_a rave_v and_o zealous_a as_o a_o wolf_n and_o will_v draw_v the_o heathen_a to_o they_o with_o power_n and_o compulsion_n and_o yet_o will_v devour_v they_o that_o be_v whosoever_o will_v not_o above_o all_o hold_v the_o same_o opinion_n with_o they_o they_o will_v present_o fall_v on_o to_o condemn_v that_o other_o opinion_n and_o persecute_v it_o with_o war_n &_o the_o sword_n as_o a_o rage_a lion_n or_o wolf_n bit_v and_o devour_v thus_o in_o zeal_n they_o will_v devour_v round_o about_o they_o with_o excommunication_n and_o the_o sword_n and_o that_o therefore_o not_o because_o they_o be_v zealous_a in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n but_o from_o the_o wolf_n of_o the_o evil_a adam_n which_o will_v always_o set_v itself_o in_o spiritual_a and_o worldly_a state_n and_o polity_n above_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ._n 52._o thus_o their_o zeal_n will_v be_v only_o from_o the_o devour_a wolf_n man_n be_v more_o zealous_a under_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n for_o temporal_a good_n fat_a live_n good_a day_n and_o worldly_a honour_n then_o for_o love_n truth_n and_o salvation_n they_o will_v not_o be_v zealous_a in_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n love_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o devour_a wolf_n also_o in_o the_o zeal_n of_o their_o accustom_a exercise_n and_o worship_n wherein_o yet_o they_o will_v but_o play_v the_o hypocrite_n before_o god_n they_o themselves_o will_v devour_v one_o another_o as_o covetous_a greedy_a wolf_n and_o so_o outwarldly_a the_o wolf_n will_v govern_v but_o yet_o inward_o in_o the_o true_a child_n christ_n will_v govern_v outward_o benjamin_n viz._n the_o natural_a adam_n which_o indeed_o be_v also_o a_o christian_a but_o it_o be_v first_o after_o his_o resurrection_n when_o he_o be_v quit_v of_o the_o wolf_n and_o inward_o joseph_n who_o be_v hide_v under_o the_o wolf_n 53._o and_o now_o the_o spirit_n of_o jacob_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n point_v at_o the_o time_n show_v how_o it_o will_v be_v viz._n in_o the_o first_o time_n of_o christianity_n they_o will_v be_v zealous_a &_o hunger_n after_o god_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o yet_o must_v hide_v themselves_o from_o their_o enemy_n as_o a_o wolf_n that_o man_n hunt_v as_o a_o enemy_n 54._o but_o when_o they_o shall_v be_v great_a and_o possess_v kingdom_n that_o be_v when_o christ_n name_n shall_v come_v under_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o dan_n so_o that_o law_n and_o ordinance_n shall_v be_v make_v out_o of_o pretence_n of_o christian_a liberty_n and_o its_o order_n and_o exercise_n shall_v come_v under_o worldly_a authority_n and_o dominion_n then_o will_v this_o christendom_n be_v a_o wolf_n which_o will_v no_o more_o judge_n and_o proceed_v in_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n but_o whosoever_o will_v not_o call_v all_o their_o belly_n order_n good_a and_o right_n those_o they_o will_v devour_v with_o the_o sword_n of_o excommunication_n with_o fire_n and_o racha_n and_o and_o and_o racha_n vengeance_n and_o will_v raise_v war_n for_o christ_n name_n and_o for_o their_o superstition_n and_o compel_v the_o people_n with_o power_n to_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o christ_n and_o devour_v round_o about_o they_o as_o a_o wolf_n and_o always_o hunt_v after_o the_o spoil_n and_o yet_o for_o the_o most_o part_n intend_v to_o get_v the_o good_n and_o authority_n of_o strange_a and_o foreign_a people_n to_o themselves_o 55._o thus_o will_v benjamin_n in_o the_o morning_n viz._n in_o his_o rise_n up_o devour_v the_o prey_n and_o towards_o the_o evening_n he_o will_v again_o divide_v this_o devour_v spoil_n that_o be_v towards_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n when_o joseph_n government_n will_v get_v aloft_o again_o so_o that_o christ_n shall_v be_v whole_o manifest_a and_o that_o this_o wolf_n shall_v cease_v then_o will_v benjamin_n viz._n the_o holy_a true_a christendom_n divide_v the_o spoil_n of_o christ_n wherewith_o christ_n have_v suppress_v death_n and_o hell_n 56._o this_o divide_v or_o distribution_n of_o the_o spoil_n shall_v come_v and_o be_v already_o come_v and_o yet_o be_v not_o though_o it_o be_v real_o in_o truth_n and_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v blind_a concern_v it_o except_o the_o child_n of_o the_o mystery_n the_o time_n be_v and_o be_v not_o and_o yet_o true_o be_v when_o this_o prey_n and_o spoil_v of_o christ_n and_o also_o the_o wolf_n prey_n shall_v through_o joseph_n hand_n be_v give_v into_o benjamins_n hand_n and_o be_v divide_v and_o distribute_v 57_o o_o babel_n let_v this_o be_v a_o wonder_n to_o thou_o and_o yet_o no_o wonder_n neither_o for_o thou_o have_v nothing_o and_o see_v nothing_o at_o which_o thou_o can_v wonder_v as_o a_o young_a plant_n grow_v from_o a_o seed_n and_o become_v a_o great_a tree_n which_o bring_v forth_o much_o fair_a fruit_n so_o that_o a_o man_n will_v wonder_v at_o the_o grain_n or_o seed_n how_o so_o excellent_a a_o tree_n and_o so_o much_o good_a fruit_n have_v lyen_fw-we hide_v in_o one_o only_a grain_n or_o seed_n which_o man_n neither_o know_v of_o nor_o see_v before_o but_o because_o man_n have_v knowledge_n and_o experience_n thereof_o that_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o a_o tree_n shall_v come_v out_o of_o one_o grain_n or_o seed_n man_n wonder_v not_o at_o it_o yet_o man_n see_v not_o how_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v or_o where_o that_o great_a power_n and_o virtue_n be_v so_o also_o at_o present_a man_n see_v the_o grain_n or_o seed_n of_o the_o tree_n well_o enough_o but_o reason_n contemn_v that_o and_o believe_v not_o that_o such_o a_o tree_n lie_v therein_o whence_o such_o good_a fruit_n shall_v come_v that_o thereby_o the_o kingdom_n 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the_o create_a image_n and_o this_o same_o one_o only_a life_n be_v from_o eternity_n and_o never_o have_v any_o beginning_n wherefore_o do_v man_n then_o bring_v in_o a_o strange_a life_n thereinto_o that_o do_v disquiet_a and_o disturb_v the_o only_a life_n now_o it_o must_v come_v to_o that_o pass_n that_o he_o do_v either_o with_o his_o will_n and_o desire_n enter_v again_o into_o the_o only_a childlike_a life_n and_o forsake_v all_o whatsoever_o he_o have_v introduce_v or_o else_o remain_v for_o ever_o in_o disquietness_n in_o that_o his_o infoisted_a essence_n or_o life_n 24._o now_o then_o be_v i_o must_v forsake_v all_o whatsoever_o i_o have_v introduce_v into_o myself_o for_o propriety_n and_o that_o the_o same_o be_v only_o my_o damage_n my_o my_o my_o loss_n or_o damage_n hurt_n wherefore_o then_o do_v not_o i_o forsake_v this_o false_a desire_n which_o bring_v death_n and_o hellish_a vexation_n and_o torment_n into_o i_o better_o it_o be_v to_o quash_n and_o destroy_v the_o desire_n than_o afterward_o the_o substance_n with_o great_a anguish_n and_o sadness_n as_o it_o be_v a_o very_a difficult_a and_o painful_a combat_n when_o a_o man_n must_v come_v to_o destroy_v the_o substance_n in_o he_o by_o a_o earnest_a conversion_n into_o the_o childlike_a life_n 25._o but_o if_o the_o freewill_n do_v in_o the_o beginning_n break_v and_o quell_v the_o desire_n and_o lust_n so_o that_o the_o lust_n become_v not_o substantial_a than_o the_o cure_n be_v already_o produce_v and_o afterward_o there_o need_v not_o be_v such_o a_o earnest_a purpose_n and_o endeavour_n as_o he_o must_v have_v who_o be_v to_o depart_v from_o his_o contrive_v abomination_n and_o forsake_v and_o destroy_v that_o substance_n or_o matter_n which_o he_o have_v forge_v and_o make_v in_o his_o mind_n and_o yet_o it_o must_v come_v so_o about_o or_o else_o he_o can_v attain_v the_o gate_n of_o the_o eternal_a only_a life_n which_o god_n give_v to_o man_n and_o if_o he_o reach_v it_o not_o than_o he_o also_o paradise_n also_o also_o also_o or_o enter_v not_o into_o paradise_n reach_v not_o the_o gate_n of_o god_n 26._o for_o the_o only_a eternal_a life_n must_v be_v introduce_v into_o the_o nothing_o without_o or_o beyond_o every_o creature_n and_o thing_n and_o and_o and_o substance_n or_o thing_n be_v for_o it_o have_v its_o eternal_a original_n out_o of_o the_o nothing_o viz._n out_o of_o the_o divine_a understanding_n and_o it_o be_v in_o a_o disquiet_a source_n in_o the_o something_o unless_o that_o its_o something_n be_v also_o bend_v and_o set_v with_o its_o desire_n into_o the_o nothing_o and_o then_o the_o something_o be_v a_o joy_n to_o the_o life_n that_o the_o life_n of_o the_o nothing_o in_o itself_o may_v dwell_v and_o work_v in_o something_o 27._o for_o god_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o creature_n be_v as_o a_o nothing_o but_o if_o the_o creature_n introduce_v its_o desire_n into_o he_o viz._n into_o the_o nothing_o then_o the_o creature_n be_v the_o something_o of_o the_o nothing_o and_o the_o nothing_o move_v will_v and_o work_v in_o the_o something_o of_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o creature_n in_o the_o nothing_o and_o in_o this_o work_v no_o turba_n can_v arise_v for_o it_o be_v its_o own_o love-play_a a_o mutual_a love_v itself_o and_o it_o stand_v at_o the_o end_n of_o nature_n with_o its_o life_n 28._o thus_o we_o understand_v what_o inheritance_n adam_n have_v leave_v we_o viz._n the_o curse_n and_o the_o vain_a desire_n and_o we_o consider_v the_o outward_a man_n in_o its_o life_n as_o a_o monster_n of_o a_o true_a humane_a life_n unless_o that_o the_o precious_a noble_a mind_n be_v bear_v again_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n else_o the_o outward_a centre_n in_o the_o mind_n be_v a_o serpent_n 29._o and_o in_o this_o serpent_n the_o gross_a beast_n which_o be_v from_o the_o astrum_n and_o four_o element_n do_v sit_v and_o hold_v possession_n in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o according_a to_o its_o bestial_a property_n produce_v various_a desire_n one_o desire_v this_o another_o that_o and_o cause_v manifold_a figure_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n one_o make_v in_o his_o mind_n a_o fix_a matter_n fix_a fix_a fix_a project_n devise_n or_o matter_n substance_n another_o a_o shatter_a ruinable_a matter_n that_o which_o he_o make_v to_o day_n that_o he_o break_v down_o to_o morrow_n and_o have_v a_o unconstant_a beast_n in_o the_o mind_n fall_v sometime_o upon_o this_o sometime_o upon_o that_o be_v often_o change_v his_o mind_n 30._o but_o he_o that_o bring_v up_o a_o fix_a beast_n he_o hold_v it_o in_o he_o for_o his_o treasure_n and_o vaunt_v therewith_o as_o if_o it_o be_v the_o virgin-childe_n and_o gather_v up_o earthly_a treasure_n for_o his_o bestial_a pleasure_n and_o yet_o before_o god_n he_o be_v only_o a_o fool_n with_o his_o beast_n for_o he_o must_v leave_v it_o to_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n 31._o but_o he_o in_o who_o the_o virgin_n child_n be_v bear_v he_o tread_v the_o beast_n in_o the_o mind_n underfoot_o and_o must_v indeed_o suffer_v it_o outward_o upon_o he_o to_o creep_v and_o falter_v as_o a_o lade_v ass_n that_o must_v carry_v the_o earthly_a sack_n but_o he_o have_v enmity_n with_o it_o as_o god_n say_v to_o adam_n i_o will_v put_v enmity_n between_o thou_o and_o the_o serpent_n and_o between_o the_o woman_n seed_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n which_o shall_v bruise_v the_o serpent_n head_n viz._n the_o serpent_n beast_n this_o monster_n of_o the_o beast_n in_o the_o earthly_a mind_n the_o true_a man_n do_v bruise_v the_o head_n of_o its_o desire_n and_o may_v 32._o thus_o a_o godly_a man_n must_v have_v enmity_n in_o himself_o and_o trample_v under_o foot_n the_o monster_n viz._n the_o serpent_n child_n and_o continual_o kill_v it_o for_o if_o this_o bestial_a serpent_n seed_n be_v seed_n seed_n seed_n or_o have_v not_o be_v be_v not_o impress_v and_o whole_o incorporate_v in_o we_o god_n will_v not_o have_v say_v i_o will_v put_v enmity_n between_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o serpent_n seed_n the_o enmity_n be_v within_o man_n and_o not_o without_o man_n with_o the_o creep_v serpent_n this_o serpent_n seed_n in_o man_n be_v the_o devil_n ride_v horse_n his_o strong_a hold_n and_o fort_n where_o he_o be_v able_a to_o dwell_v in_o man_n 33._o and_o therefore_o because_o the_o devil_n be_v a_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n and_o still_o be_v so_o in_o the_o anger_n it_o be_v his_o will_n and_o aim_n to_o possess_v the_o image_n of_o god_n which_o god_n create_v in_o his_o stead_n and_o to_o rule_v it_o under_o his_o jurisdiction_n and_o bring_v it_o into_o his_o kingdom_n and_o this_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n anger_n have_v bring_v along_o with_o it_o which_o now_o work_v mighty_o unto_o destruction_n 34._o and_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o serpent-bruis_a work_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o humane_a mind_n stand_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o in_o the_o freewill_n to_o which_o the_o freewill_n do_v incorporate_v do_v do_v do_v inoculate_v or_o incorporate_v engraft_v itself_o therein_o the_o mind_n work_v it_o bring_v up_o a_o beast_n and_o also_o a_o angel_n or_o a_o beast_n and_o a_o devil_n according_a to_o the_o outward_a world_n a_o beast_n and_o according_a the_o inward_a spiritual_a world_n a_o angel_n or_o devil_n 35._o here_o a_o grain_n of_o seed_n be_v sow_o which_o stand_v in_o three_o principle_n and_o be_v fit_a or_o pregnant_a to_o bear_v a_o creature_n in_o and_o to_o all_o three_o for_o the_o divine_a possibility_n from_o god_n manifest_v word_n in_o love_n and_o anger_n viz._n the_o verbam_fw-la fiat_n lie_v therein_o as_o the_o freewill_n conceive_v itself_o so_o it_o beget_v or_o generate_v and_o ens_fw-la and_o in_o the_o ens_fw-la
the_o spirit_n arise_v which_o form_v it_o a_o creature_n out_o of_o the_o ens_fw-la and_o the_o spirit_n sign_v itself_o in_o the_o body_n what_o it_o be_v and_o so_o stand_v its_o figure_n chap._n xxv_o how_o god_n drive_v adam_n out_o of_o paradise_n and_o lay_v the_o cherub_n before_o the_o garden_n when_o god_n have_v curse_v the_o serpent_n and_o the_o earth_n than_o the_o beast-man_n be_v no_o long_o profitable_a in_o paradise_n for_o he_o can_v not_o any_o more_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n of_o paradise_n therefore_o he_o lay_v upon_o he_o the_o labour_n and_o toil_n of_o the_o world_n and_o drive_v he_o out_o of_o the_o garden_n of_o eden_n and_o place_v the_o cherub_n with_o the_o fire_n sword_n of_o judgement_n before_o it_o that_o if_o the_o new_a bear_v virgin-child_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n will_v again_o return_v and_o enter_v into_o paradise_n this_o angel_n with_o the_o fire-sword_n shall_v cut_v away_o the_o serpents-beast_n from_o it_o and_o not_o any_o more_o suffer_v beast_n suffer_v suffer_v suffer_v understand_v the_o beast_n it_o to_o come_v into_o paradise_n 2._o the_o angel_n with_o the_o fire-sword_n be_v the_o right_a destroy_a angel_n who_o carry_v death_n and_o life_n in_o his_o sword_n he_o have_v therein_o god_n love_n and_o anger_n and_o when_o man_n die_v in_o this_o world_n than_o he_o come_v before_o the_o gate_n of_o paradise_n before_o this_o angel_n and_o even_o there_o the_o poor_a soul_n must_v pass_v through_o this_o garden_n judgement_n 3._o now_o if_o it_o be_v captivate_v in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n than_o it_o can_v pass_v through_o this_o judgement_n but_o if_o it_o be_v a_o virgin_n child_n bear_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n than_o it_o may_v pass_v quite_o through_o this_o sword_n and_o then_o the_o angel_n cut_v off_o the_o beast_n beget_v of_o the_o serpent_n ens_fw-la and_o even_o then_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o angel_n of_o god_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o his_o temple_n in_o paradise_n and_o expect_v the_o day_n of_o judgement_n viz._n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o outward_a body_n when_o this_o angel_n with_o the_o fiery_a sword_n shall_v sever_v the_o earth_n from_o the_o curse_n than_o the_o right_n humane_a body_n return_v again_o for_o it_o must_v also_o pass_v through_o this_o sword_n and_o the_o sword_n will_v cut_v off_o its_o beast_n that_o he_o may_v be_v only_o a_o man_n and_o no_o more_o a_o beast_n 4._o the_o speech_n of_o moses_n concern_v this_o mystery_n be_v whole_o hide_a to_o the_o earthly_a man_n for_o moses_n speak_v of_o a_o angel_n and_o sword_n and_o albeit_o the_o outward_a figure_n be_v even_o just_a so_o for_o so_o be_v adam_n drive_v out_o yet_o it_o have_v far_o another_o a._n b._n c._n internal_o the_o natural_a man_n without_o god_n light_n understand_v nothing_o thereof_o 5._o this_o sword_n be_v in_o man_n when_o man_n convert_v and_o enter_v into_o sorrow_n for_o his_o commit_a sin_n and_o cast_v away_o the_o vanity_n and_o step_v into_o the_o infant_n shirt_n than_o the_o morning_n star_n arise_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o virginlike_a ens._n virginlike_a virginlike_a virginlike_a or_o shut_v up_o ens._n occluse_n ens_fw-la in_o the_o true_a woman_n seed_n 6._o and_o in_o this_o anxious_a sorrowful_a gate_n of_o true_a repentance_n the_o angel_n stand_v with_o the_o fire-flaming_a sword_n and_o the_o virgin-bud_n force_v quite_o through_o this_o fire-sword_n into_o paradise_n viz._n into_o the_o light_n into_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n and_o grow_v forth_o through_o this_o sword_n 7._o and_o now_o the_o virgin-child_n stand_v with_o its_o fair_a rose_n in_o the_o new_a plant_n in_o paradise_n and_o the_o poor_a soul_n which_o beget_v this_o child_n stand_v the_o whole_a time_n of_o this_o life_n under_o the_o reach_n and_o swinge_v of_o this_o fire-sword_n and_o be_v fast_o bind_v with_o a_o band_n to_o the_o gross_a beast_n in_o the_o outward_a world_n where_o the_o virgin-child_n be_v sufficient_o thrust_v at_o and_o wound_v with_o this_o fire-sword_n for_o the_o fire-soul_n which_o in_o the_o fire-sword_n of_o god_n anger_n be_v bind_v to_o the_o serpent_n monster_n do_v daily_o amuse_v itself_o upon_o the_o serpent-monster_n and_o sin_v and_o even_o then_o this_o fire-sword_n do_v cut_v away_o the_o sin_n and_o devour_v they_o into_o god_n anger_n where_o they_o be_v examine_v and_o judge_v 8._o therefore_o the_o poor_a virgin-child_n which_o be_v bear_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n must_v stand_v under_o christ_n cross_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o the_o piercing_a sword_n of_o tribulation_n and_o grief_n pass_v quite_o through_o it_o it_o must_v suffer_v itself_o to_o be_v draw_v quite_o through_o this_o flame_a sword_n and_o the_o fire_n burn_v away_o the_o abomination_n which_o the_o soul_n continual_o bring_v into_o itself_o from_o the_o serpent_n image_n serpent_n serpent_n serpent_n or_o false_a image_n monster_n and_o even_o then_o it_o be_v in_o a_o sore_a strait_n when_o that_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o fire-soul_n which_o it_o fain_o will_v have_v from_o its_o monster_n 9_o then_o must_v the_o virgin-child_n supplicate_v the_o fire-soule_n and_o tender_v it_o the_o love_n that_o it_o shall_v only_o forsake_v the_o monster_n of_o the_o serpent_n here_o than_o arise_v strife_n and_o opposition_n for_o the_o part_n of_o the_o fire-soul_n have_v introduce_v the_o serpent_n monster_n into_o it_o and_o desire_v also_o to_o have_v its_o joy_n therein_o and_o love_v the_o evil_a beast_n 10._o then_o sophia_n viz._n the_o second_o principle_n viz._n the_o part_n of_o the_o light_a world_n do_v speak_v against_o it_o and_o hence_o come_v up_o the_o strife_n betwixt_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n and_o then_o man_n go_v up_o and_o down_o in_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n trouble_n and_o perplexty_n sometime_o the_o virgin-child_n prevail_v and_o sometime_o the_o serpent-childe_n 11._o and_o then_o the_o devil_n stir_v up_o and_o incense_v all_o monster_n against_o the_o virgin-child_n to_o strike_v it_o to_o mock_v it_o scorn_v it_o revile_v and_o laugh_v it_o to_o shame_n and_o make_v it_o ridiculous_a that_o it_o may_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v know_v lest_o the_o devil_n kingdom_n shall_v become_v manifest_a 12._o thus_o the_o virgin-childe_n must_v be_v exercise_v by_o this_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o suffer_v itself_o to_o be_v whip_v persecute_a and_o injurious_o reprove_v and_o often_o call_v one_o possess_v by_o the_o devil_n be_v curse_v and_o continual_o account_v a_o offscouring_a of_o the_o world_n until_o the_o outward_a beast_n have_v finish_v its_o course_n in_o its_o constellation_n and_o then_o the_o cherub_n cut_v off_o the_o gross_a beast_n and_o let_v it_o fall_v even_o unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o then_o the_o part_n of_o the_o fire-soule_n must_v forthwith_o force_v through_o the_o judgement_n of_o this_o sword_n 13._o now_o if_o the_o fire-soul_n have_v impress_v have_v have_v have_v impress_v take_v in_o much_o vanity_n into_o itself_o viz._n much_o of_o the_o serpent_n craft_n and_o lust_n then_o the_o part_n of_o the_o fire-soule_n must_v stand_v in_o stand_v stand_v stand_v or_o in_o under_o this_o sword_n until_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n anger_n consume_v this_o introduce_v vanity_n which_o to_o many_o a_o one_o be_v fire_n be_v be_v be_v refine_v fire_n purgatory_n enough_o which_o this_o present_a too_o too_o wise_a world_n will_v not_o believe_v and_o will_v be_v only_o a_o adopt_a child_n from_o without_o and_o so_o have_v a_o external_a wash_n away_o of_o sin_n in_o grace_n but_o it_o have_v another_o a._n b._n c._n here_o god_n will_v not_o let_v the_o serpens_fw-la ens_fw-la neither_o in_o body_n nor_o soul_n come_v into_o paradise_n 14._o the_o fire-soule_n must_v subsist_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n and_o be_v so_o pure_a as_o the_o clear_a refine_a gold_n for_o it_o be_v the_o husband_n of_o the_o noble_a virgin_n sophia_n which_v be_v from_o the_o woman_n seed_n it_o be_v the_o fire_n tincture_n and_o sophia_n the_o light_n tincture_n if_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o fire_n be_v whole_o and_o thorough_o pure_a then_o it_o be_v sophia_n will_v be_v give_v to_o it_o and_o so_o adam_n receive_v again_o into_o his_o arm_n his_o most_o precious_a and_o endear_a bride_n which_o be_v take_v from_o he_o in_o his_o sleep_n and_o be_v not_o any_o forward_o any_o any_o any_o or_o from_o thence_o forward_o long_a man_n or_o woman_n but_o a_o branch_n on_o christ_n pearl-tree_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n 15._o to_o the_o description_n whereof_o we_o need_v a_o angel_n tongue_n and_o yet_o we_o be_v understand_v well_o enough_o by_o our_o school-fellowe_n we_o have_v not_o write_v this_o for_o swine_n for_o none_o but_o those_o only_o who_o have_v be_v by_o and_o
machpelah_n for_o his_o twofold_a pit_n viz._n for_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o father_n nature_n according_a to_o eternity_n and_o for_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o temporal_a nature_n in_o both_o which_o the_o divine_a pleasure_n divine_a divine_a divine_a or_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n lubet_fw-la have_v bring_v itself_o out_o of_o the_o property_n of_o both_o centre_n into_o a_o ens_fw-la and_o into_o the_o creature_n of_o the_o humanity_n which_o humane_a creature_n have_v break_v itself_o off_o from_o the_o universal_a be_v and_o put_v itself_o into_o a_o selfishness_n therefore_o it_o must_v be_v again_o root_v into_o the_o universal_a for_o which_o end_n it_o must_v be_v tincture_v with_o the_o most_o holy_a ens_fw-la and_o engraft_a in_o which_o the_o spirit_n do_v here_o compare_v to_o pure_a silver_n and_o so_o secret_o intimate_v in_o the_o figure_n 10._o when_o abraham_n converse_v upon_o the_o earth_n he_o desire_v to_o buy_v no_o field_n for_o his_o own_o possession_n but_o now_o when_o he_o be_v to_o bury_v his_o sarah_n he_o will_v have_v the_o sepulchre_n hereditary_a and_o peculiar_a 23.7_o peculiar_a peculiar_a peculiar_a gen._n 23.7_o and_o bow_v himself_o before_o the_o child_n of_o the_o land_n and_o entreat_v they_o for_o it_o whereas_o they_o will_v free_o have_v give_v he_o the_o field_n and_o bow_v themselves_o before_o he_o also_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n have_v its_o figure_n here_o for_o he_o have_v represent_v man_n to_o he_o in_o a_o very_a perfect_a model_n for_o which_o cause_n also_o he_o play_v in_o the_o process_n in_o the_o figure_n show_v that_o the_o child_n which_o belong_v unto_o christ_n must_v bow_v themselves_o before_o god_n the_o father_n from_o who_o all_o being_n do_v original_o come_v that_o he_o will_v sell_v unto_o they_o the_o valley_n the_o the_o the_o the_o cave_n of_o machpelah_n the_o double_a valley_n twofold_a pitt_n viz._n the_o kingdom_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n in_o christ_n blood_n for_o the_o same_o with_o the_o four_o centre_n of_o humility_n and_o the_o love-birth_n the_o father_n take_v for_o payment_n 11._o and_o that_o the_o child_n of_o heth_n and_o ephron_n will_v free_o give_v it_o to_o abraham_n and_o yet_o at_o last_o upon_o the_o desire_n of_o abraham_n take_v money_n for_o the_o same_o intimate_v unto_o we_o that_o god_n the_o father_n have_v indeed_o free_o give_v we_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n for_o he_o give_v it_o free_o to_o christ_n his_o son_n in_o our_o humanity_n but_o christ_n will_v have_v it_o for_o a_o natural_a due_a right_n therefore_o he_o offer_v his_o humility_n to_o his_o father_n that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o take_v his_o payment_n for_o it_o viz._n his_o humane_a property_n of_o he_o as_o here_o abraham_n do_v in_o christ_n figure_n although_o he_o can_v have_v take_v the_o field_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o for_o the_o cave_n of_o machpelah_n shall_v not_o be_v take_v but_o dear_o purchase_v with_o the_o most_o precious_a substance_n god_n take_v the_o earnest_a or_o ransom_n of_o christ_n for_o his_o pit_n his_o his_o his_o twofold_a pit_n cave_n of_o machpelah_n for_o payment_n therefore_o abraham_n must_v stand_v in_o christ_n figure_n for_o the_o body_n must_v be_v bury_v in_o the_o cave_n of_o machpelah_n in_o this_o twofold_a pitt_n viz._n in_o the_o eternal_a and_o temporal_a nature_n viz._n in_o the_o form_v compact_a word_n if_o so_o be_v it_o shall_v arise_v again_o in_o the_o motion_n in_o the_o voice_n of_o this_o same_o word_n and_o subsist_v in_o its_o image_n which_o it_o first_o have_v 23.2_o gen._n 23.2_o 12._o for_o moses_n say_v hebron_n be_v situate_a in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n which_o god_n promise_v to_o give_v unto_o abraham_n and_o understand_v by_o canaan_n the_o holy_a crystalline_a world_n or_o earth_n viz._n the_o city_n of_o god_n which_o shall_v hereafter_o be_v manifest_a wherein_o hebron_n lie_v viz._n the_o head-citie_n of_o the_o land_n whereby_o external_o the_o outward_a world_n with_o its_o figure_n be_v set_v forth_o and_o internal_o the_o holy_a eternal_a land_n of_o canaan_n 13._o and_o we_o see_v very_o clear_o what_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n mean_v in_o its_o figure_n for_o first_o it_o represent_v by_o isaac_n christ_n figure_n with_o his_o offering_n and_o death_n and_o present_o thereupon_o it_o set_v forth_o also_o man_v own_o death_n and_o where_o man_n must_v die_v namely_o in_o his_o city_n hebron_n the_o city_n of_o humane_a self_n and_o whereinto_o he_o must_v be_v bury_v and_o put_v namely_o into_o the_o twofold_a pitt_n viz._n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o this_o world_n and_o it_o be_v therefore_o call_v a_o twofold_a cave_n because_o there_o be_v two_o mansion_n viz._n a_o twofold_a continent_n of_o life_n in_o two_o principle_n whence_o man_n do_v original_o arise_v but_o if_o he_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o will_n of_o his_o selfehood_n in_o the_o serpent_n desire_n than_o he_o do_v not_o reach_v this_o twofold_a cave_n and_o though_o he_o shall_v be_v therein_o yet_o he_o live_v only_o in_o the_o apostate_n essence_n in_o the_o ownhood_n of_o the_o devil_n viz._n in_o the_o introduce_v serpent_n ens_fw-la in_o the_o dark_a world_n property_n which_o be_v manifest_a and_o predominant_a in_o the_o serpent_n ens._n 14._o the_o chief_a piece_n in_o this_o figure_n be_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o moses_n do_v point_n at_o the_o twofold_a life_n how_o this_o world_n have_v a_o twofold_a life_n and_o essence_n which_o he_o intimate_v by_o the_o twofold_a cave_n wherein_o abraham_n will_v have_v his_o burying-place_n to_o signify_v that_o his_o twofold_a humanity_n viz._n one_o out_o of_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la out_o of_o the_o eternity_n and_o heavenly_a spiritual_a essentiality_n and_o the_o other_o which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o time_n even_o out_o of_o this_o world_n be_v and_o substance_n shall_v be_v bury_v and_o put_v into_o a_o eternal_a sepulchre_n where_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o twofold_a body_n shall_v lie_v in_o its_o original_a mother_n and_o leave_v the_o own_o will_n in_o this_o eternal_a grave_n in_o death_n that_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n may_v alone_o live_v rule_n and_o will_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o creature_n viz._n in_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o life_n of_o man_n may_v be_v only_o his_o instrument_n wherewith_o he_o may_v work_v and_o will_n how_o and_o what_o he_o please_v 15._o for_o so_o it_o must_v be_v that_o the_o humane_a will_n may_v be_v bring_v again_o into_o the_o only_a will_n of_o the_o deity_n and_o eternity_n for_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n when_o god_n breathe_v the_o soul_n into_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o eternal_a live_a word_n john_n 1_o chap._n and_o god_n spirit_n do_v form_v it_o into_o a_o likeness_n of_o the_o deity_n viz._n into_o a_o creaturall_a soul_n which_o soul_n have_v turn_v itself_o away_o from_o the_o only_a eternal_a word_n of_o god_n into_o a_o selfehood_n that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v manifest_a in_o evil_n and_o good_a and_o rule_n in_o the_o unlikeness_n or_o distemperature_n 16._o this_o un-likeness_n or_o distemperature_n shall_v be_v bury_v or_o put_v again_o into_o the_o likeness_n or_o temperature_n viz._n into_o the_o essence_n out_o of_o which_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n do_v a_o rise_n that_o be_v each_o essence_n property_n shall_v return_v again_o into_o its_o mother_n and_o the_o mother_n be_v a_o twofold_a cave_n viz._n the_o inward_a spiritual_a and_o divine_a kingdom_n and_o the_o outward_a visible_a sensible_a palpable_a kingdom_n of_o the_o external_a world_n wherein_o abraham_n will_v have_v his_o burying-place_n 17._o for_o the_o outward_a kingdom_n remain_v for_o ever_o for_o it_o be_v produce_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a as_o a_o model_n platform_n or_o visible_a image_n of_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a kingdom_n but_o the_o dominion_n in_o the_o star_n and_o four_o element_n do_v not_o remain_v for_o ever_o in_o such_o ownhood_n or_o propriety_n but_o only_o one_o element_n wherein_o the_o four_o be_v understand_v but_o in_o equal_a accord_n and_o harmony_n in_o just_a and_o equal_a weight_n number_n and_o measure_n in_o one_o only_a love_n will_v where_o the_o ascend_a domineer_a stir_a may_v of_o the_o divide_a figure_n four_o element_n do_v no_o long_a rule_n but_o the_o soft_a meek_a and_o still_a humility_n in_o a_o pleasant_a lovely_a delightful_a air_n delightful_a delightful_a delightful_a musical_a air_n air_n or_o still_o harmonious_a sound_n 18._o the_o compact_a property_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n viz._n in_o the_o own-hood_n or_o selfness_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n do_v cease_v the_o outward_a spirit_n of_o the_o world_n be_v change_v into_o the_o inward_a that_o the_o inward_a may_v rule_v and_o govern_v whole_o through_o the_o outward_a which_o at_o