will_v which_o be_v call_v father_n and_o be_v itself_o the_o liberty_n desire_v nature_n and_o nature_n desire_v with_o great_a 2d_o great_a rom._n 8_o 2d_o groan_v pant_a and_o long_v the_o liberty_n that_o it_o may_v be_v release_v from_o the_o anguish_n source_n or_o quality_n 75._o and_o it_o conceive_v or_o receive_v the_o liberty_n in_o its_o sharp_a fierce_a wrath_n in_o the_o imagination_n whence_o it_o skreek_v as_o a_o flash_n for_o it_o be_v a_o skreek_n of_o joy_n that_o it_o be_v become_v release_v from_o the_o anguish_n source_n 76._o and_o in_o the_o skreek_n exist_v two_o substance_n a_o dead_a one_o and_o a_o live_a one_o to_o be_v understand_v thus_o 77._o the_o will_n which_o be_v call_v father_n which_o have_v the_o liberty_n in_o itself_o generate_v itself_o thus_o in_o nature_n that_o it_o may_v be_v capable_a to_o receive_v nature_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o omnipotency_n of_o nature_n the_o skreek_n of_o its_o nature_n be_v a_o kindle_v of_o the_o fire_n 78._o for_o when_o the_o dark_a anguish_n viz_o the_o very_a severe_a earnest_n stern_a substance_n attain_v the_o liberty_n in_o itself_o than_o it_o change_v itself_o in_o the_o skreek_a in_o the_o liberty_n into_o a_o flash_n and_o the_o flash_n apprehend_v the_o liberty_n viz_o the_o meekness_n and_o there_o 56._o there_o 1_o cor._n 15.55_o 56._o the_o sting_n of_o death_n become_v break_v and_o in_o nature_n the_o second_o will_n of_o the_o father_n go_v up_o which_o he_o have_v frame_v to_o himself_o to_o be_v nature_n in_o the_o looking-glass_n of_o wisdoâ—e_n viz_o his_o love_n heart_n that_o be_v the_o desire_v of_o love_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n 79._o for_o in_o the_o father_n will_v the_o fire_n thus_o become_v generate_v to_o which_o the_o second_o will_n give_v the_o power_n of_o meekness_n and_o love_n and_o the_o fire_n take_v the_o love_n source_n or_o quality_n into_o its_o essence_n and_o that_o be_v now_o its_o food_n so_o that_o it_o burn_v and_o give_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o consumingness_n out_o of_o the_o skreek_a the_o exult_v the_o triumph_v or_o exult_v spirit_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy._n 80._o and_o here_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o in_o the_o original_n before_o or_o as_o to_o nature_n be_v the_o father_n will-spirit_n become_v manifest_a and_o conceive_v here_o the_o power_n of_o the_o wonder_n and_o thus_o go_v from_o the_o father_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o first_o will_n to_o nature_n out_o of_o the_o second_o will_v in_o nature_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o skreek_a of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n into_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o love_n forth_o into_o the_o substantiality_n of_o meekness_n 81._o for_o the_o meekness_n be_v then_o also_o become_v desirous_a of_o the_o fire_n property_n and_o the_o desire_v draw_v the_o meekness_n of_o joy_n into_o itself_o and_o that_o be_v now_o 4.14_o now_o john_n 4.14_o the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n which_o the_o fire_n drink_v and_o give_v forth_o from_o it_o the_o light_n of_o the_o majesty_n 82._o and_o in_o the_o light_n now_o dwell_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o life_n therein_o which_o open_v now_o the_o power_n of_o the_o meek_a substantiality_n in_o the_o light_n which_o be_v viz_o colour_n wonder_n and_o virtue_n 83._o and_o that_o be_v call_v the_o virginlike_a wisdom_n for_o it_o be_v no_o genetrix_fw-la also_o itself_o open_v nothing_o only_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o open_n of_o its_o wonder_n 84._o it_o be_v his_o garment_n and_o fair_a beauteous_a ornament_n and_o have_v in_o it_o the_o wonder_n colour_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o divine_a world_n and_o be_v the_o house_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n and_o the_o ornament_n of_o the_o divine_a and_o angelical_a world_n 85._o in_o its_o colour_n and_o virtue_n the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v the_o choir_n of_o angel_n as_o also_o discover_v all_o wonder_n of_o create_a thing_n which_o all_o have_v become_v discover_v from_o eternity_n in_o the_o wisdom_n without_o substance_n indeed_o but_o yet_o in_o the_o wisdom_n as_o in_o the_o lookingglass_n according_a to_o their_o figure_n which_o figure_n in_o the_o father_n mobility_n be_v pass_v into_o essence_n and_o into_o a_o creature_n all_o according_a to_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o wisdom_n 86._o now_o concern_v the_o second_o substance_n where_o nature_n in_o the_o skreek_n parâ—eth_v itself_o into_o two_o substance_n as_o be_v mention_v above_o viz_o one_o the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o fire_n that_o be_v in_o the_o fire_n world_n and_o out_o of_o the_o father_n second_o frame_v or_o generate_v willing_a in_o itself_o in_o the_o majestic_a light-world_n 87._o the_o second_o substance_n viz._n the_o house_n of_o the_o skreek_a in_o itself_o in_o death_n in_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o enimicitious_a source_n or_o quality_n which_o also_o must_v stand_v that_o in_o that_o anguish_n there_o be_v a_o eternal_a 8.22_o eternal_a rom._n 8.22_o pant_a or_o long_v to_o be_v loose_v from_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n 88_o for_o that_o pant_v or_o long_v make_v the_o first_o will_v to_o nature_n eternal_o desirous_a to_o come_v to_o help_v its_o substance_n whence_o then_o also_o in_o the_o father_n willing_a the_o mercifulness_n original_o arise_v which_o enter_v with_o the_o liberty_n into_o the_o anguish_n but_o can_v continue_v in_o the_o anguish_n but_o go_v in_o the_o fire_n forth_o into_o the_o love_n source_n or_o quality_n 89._o his_o second_o willing_a viz_o his_o heart_n go_v forth_o in_o he_o as_o a_o well_o spring_n or_o fountain_n of_o love_n and_o mercifulness_n from_o whence_o the_o mercifulness_n have_v its_o original_n so_o that_o there_o be_v a_o pity_n upon_o the_o misery_n and_o calamity_n and_o a_o fellow-suffering_a or_o compassion_n and_o then_o the_o father_n will_n which_o yet_o be_v free_a manife_v itself_o in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o nature_n so_o that_o the_o fierce_a wrathfulness_n become_v meeken_v 90._o but_o nevertheless_o as_o to_o one_o part_n the_o anxious_a wheel_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n continue_v to_o itself_o for_o in_o the_o skreek_a a_o mortify_n be_v affect_v not_o through_o still_a death_n but_o a_o mortal_a life_n which_o be_v like_o the_o worst_a or_o base_a thing_n or_o substance_n like_o a_o water_n of_o separation_n or_o aqua_fw-la fortis_fw-la or_o poison_n in_o itself_o for_o such_o a_o thing_n must_v be_v if_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n be_v to_o subsist_v eternal_o 91._o and_o on_o the_o other_o part_n the_o life_n go_v out_o from_o death_n and_o so_o death_n must_v thus_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o life_n else_o if_o no_o such_o venomous_a poisonous_a fierce_a wrathful_a source_n or_o quality_n be_v the_o fire_n can_v not_o become_v generate_v and_o no_o fire_n sharpness_n and_o essence_n can_v be_v and_o then_o also_o there_o will_v be_v no_o light_n also_o no_o find_n of_o the_o life_n 92._o the_o first_o will_n which_o be_v call_v father_n find_v itself_o thus_o in_o wonder_n and_o the_o second_o will_n which_o be_v call_v son_n find_v itself_o thus_o in_o power_n moreover_o thus_o also_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n arise_v for_o if_o there_o be_v no_o woe_n there_o will_v be_v also_o no_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n but_o this_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n that_o the_o life_n become_v release_v out_o of_o the_o anguish_n though_o indeed_o the_o life_n only_o thus_o arise_v 93._o therefore_o the_o creature_n have_v poison_n for_o their_o life_n viz_o a_o gall_n the_o gall_n be_v a_o cause_n that_o there_o be_v a_o mobility_n so_o that_o the_o life_n arise_v for_o it_o cause_v the_o fire_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o fire_n be_v the_o right_a life_n 94._o but_o it_o be_v not_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o life_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n life_n exi_v the_o right_a spirit_n which_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o fire_n into_o the_o light_n which_o be_v free_a from_o the_o fire_n as_o the_o air_n which_o yet_o arise_v from_o the_o fire_n be_v free_a from_o the_o fire_n 95._o for_o the_o right_a spirit_n or_o the_o spirit_n in_o man_n which_o become_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n fire_n that_o have_v its_o property_n in_o the_o light_n of_o life_n which_o burn_v out_o from_o the_o fire_n for_o it_o exi_v out_o of_o death_n it_o go_v forth_o out_o from_o the_o die_a the_o enimicitious_a source_n or_o quality_n be_v go_v from_o it_o and_o remain_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o furthermore_o under_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o fire_n viz_o in_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a anger_n wrathful_a or_o anger_n death_n 96_o thus_o be_v the_o fierce_a wrathful_a death_n a_o root_n of_o life_n and_o here_o o_o man_n consider_v your_o death_n also_o christ_n death_n
be_v the_o property_n of_o that_o thing_n capable_a of_o the_o same_o property_n in_o the_o life_n 8._o the_o life_n property_n catch_v or_o receive_v the_o property_n of_o the_o thing_n represent_v be_v it_o either_o a_o word_n or_o a_o work_n and_o kindle_v itself_o therewith_o in_o itself_o and_o also_o the_o other_o form_n of_o the_o life_n therewith_o so_o that_o they_o begin_v to_o qualify_v or_o operate_v and_o every_o property_n burn_v in_o its_o source_n or_o quality_n to_o love_n or_o anger_n all_o according_a to_o the_o represent_v substance_n whatsoever_o the_o imagination_n catch_v or_o captivate_v that_o it_o introduce_v into_o the_o mind_n 9_o now_o therefore_o if_o the_o mind_n thus_o kindle_v itself_o in_o a_o form_n or_o conditon_n so_o it_o kindle_v the_o whole_a spirit_n and_o body_n and_o bring_v instant_o its_o imagination_n into_o the_o innermost_a fire_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o awaken_v the_o innermost_a centre_n of_o nature_n 10._o which_o if_o it_o become_v kindle_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n or_o love_n than_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—eiveth_v or_o comprehend_v itself_o in_o all_o the_o seven_o form_n of_o nature_n 〈◊〉_d catch_v and_o grasp_v after_o the_o soul_n willing-spirit_n wherein_o the_o noble_a image_n stand_v wherein_o god_n open_v himself_o 11._o and_o so_o they_o bring_v their_o kindle_a fire_n thereinto_o as_o in_o fire_n be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o what_o matter_n soever_o the_o same_o burn_v such_o a_o shine_a lustre_n also_o it_o give_v forth_o as_o in_o flame_a brimstone_n be_v to_o be_v apprehend_v compare_v with_o the_o flame_a wood_n and_o so_o in_o many_o other_o thing_n thus_o we_o understand_v by_o this_o that_o as_o the_o source_n quality_n and_o property_n be_v which_o the_o fire_n get_v such_o also_o in_o the_o light_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n 12._o since_o than_o our_o noble_a image_n of_o god_n stand_v in_o the_o light_n of_o life_n in_o the_o soul_n fire_n therefore_o it_o be_v high_o apprehensible_a to_o we_o how_o the_o soul_n will_v spirit_n destroy_v the_o noble_a image_n and_o become_v kindle_v in_o the_o fâ—â—â—e_n wrathful_a source_n or_o quality_n also_o often_o in_o the_o love_n source_n or_o quality_n 13._o we_o see_v also_o herein_o our_o great_a danger_n and_o misery_n and_o do_v underderstand_v wherefore_o christ_n have_v teach_v we_o patience_n love_n and_o meekness_n viz_o that_o the_o soul_n fire_n kindle_v not_o itself_o in_o fierce_a wrath_n nor_o give_v other_o cause_n that_o they_o kindle_v their_o soul_n fire_n in_o fierce_a wrath_n that_o god_n kingdom_n be_v not_o hinder_v 14._o and_o herein_o we_o apprehend_v our_o hard_a and_o heavy_a fall_n in_o that_o adam_n have_v introduce_v earthly_a matter_n into_o our_o soul_n fire_n which_o burn_v so_o often_o as_o but_o one_o source_n or_o quality_n in_o the_o centre_n become_v awaken_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a property_n 15._o and_o so_o we_o see_v how_o thus_o we_o lie_v in_o god_n fierce_a wrath_n between_o anger_n and_o love_n captive_a in_o great_a danger_n and_o offer_v this_o high_o to_o be_v apprehend_v 16._o you_o know_v how_o we_o have_v mention_v above_o and_o often_o in_o all_o our_o book_n how_o out_o of_o the_o fire_n the_o light_n go_v viz_o another_o principle_n and_o yet_o it_o have_v the_o fire_n property_n and_o power_n for_o the_o fire_n centre_n give_v it_o to_o the_o light_n centre_n 17._o and_o how_o the_o light_n be_v also_o desirous_a and_o have_v a_o matrix_fw-la of_o a_o shine_v or_o long_v seek_v which_o impregnate_v itself_o in_o the_o desire_n with_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n viz_o with_o the_o meekness_n of_o the_o light_n in_o this_o impregnation_n stand_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o light_n that_o be_v in_o the_o pure_a love_n of_o the_o divine_a substance_n 18._o also_o it_o be_v intimate_v how_o the_o fire_n draw_v that_o substance_n into_o itself_o and_o use_v it_o to_o its_o light_n essence_n &_o devour_v it_o into_o itself_o but_o give_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o essence_n another_o spirit_n which_o be_v not_o fire_n for_o the_o fire_n give_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o essence_n another_o spirit_n which_o be_v not_o fire_n for_o the_o fire_n give_v forth_o two_o spirit_n 1._o one_o fierce_a wrathful_a consume_v out_o of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n viz_o of_o the_o fire_n matter_n property_n 2._o one_o air-spirit_n which_o be_v of_o the_o light_n meekness_n property_n 19_o and_o we_o be_v to_o ponder_v in_o what_o matter_n the_o first_o essence_n burn_v in_o what_o it_o have_v kindle_v itself_o in_o love_n or_o evil_n and_o malice_n that_o be_v in_o the_o earthly_a or_o divine_a desire_n and_o note_n and_o note_n such_o a_o fire_n it_o be_v it_o give_v also_o such_o a_o love-fire_n a_o love-fire_n light_a fire_n out_o of_o itself_o and_o also_o such_o a_o spirit_n out_o of_o the_o light_a 〈◊〉_d 20._o now_o if_o the_o first_o fire_v matter_n be_v good_a wherein_o the_o fire_n burneâ—â—_n then_o have_v the_o second_o light_n fire_n also_o a_o good_a property_n favour_n and_o soâ—â—â—â—_n or_o quality_n and_o give_v forth_o also_o a_o good_a powerful_a lovely_a amiable_a light_n and_o out_o of_o the_o light_n centre_n a_o good_a powerful_a spirit_n this_o be_v the_o similitude_n of_o god_n the_o noble_a image_n 21._o but_o if_o the_o first_o fire_n in_o its_o essence_n be_v evil_a and_o burn_v in_o a_o evil_a matter_n then_o also_o be_v the_o life_n light_n a_o false_a source_n or_o quality_n and_o a_o dim_a dusky_a shine_a as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o a_o brimstone_n light_n and_o that_o same_o desirous_a centre_n of_o the_o light_n also_o bring_v forth_o out_o of_o its_o property_n such_o a_o matter_n into_o its_o fire_n and_o that_o fire_n give_v also_o forth_o such_o a_o spirit_n out_o of_o itself_o 22._o and_o now_o it_o be_v apprehensible_a what_o spirit_n may_v attain_v the_o liberty_n of_o god_n or_o not_o for_o whatsoever_o soules-spirit_n or_o image_n have_v the_o dim_a dusky_a dark_a property_n in_o itself_o that_o can_v be_v capable_a of_o the_o clear_a light_n of_o spirit_n of_o or_o the_o spirit_n god_n also_o if_o it_o have_v the_o fierce_a wrathful_a property_n in_o itself_o it_o can_v unite_v itself_o with_o the_o meekness_n of_o god_n and_o with_o its_o qualify_a or_o operate_n 23._o for_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n be_v enmity_n against_o the_o love_n and_o meekness_n love_n let_v not_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n into_o itself_o and_o so_o now_o they_o be_v separate_v the_o love_n thrust_v the_o fierce_a wrath_n away_o from_o itself_o and_o that_o desire_v no_o more_o the_o love_n property_n 24._o for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o fire_n give_v forth_o the_o spirit_n out_o of_o itself_o than_o it_o be_v perfect_a and_o sever_v itself_o in_o its_o own_o property_n whether_o it_o be_v a_o light-spirit_n or_o a_o dark_a fierce_a wrathful_a brimstone_n spirit_n in_o that_o same_o essence_n from_o whence_o it_o be_v go_v forth_o it_o desire_v to_o be_v again_o for_o it_o be_v its_o property_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o love_n or_o enmity_n to_o the_o love_n 25._o thus_o now_o we_o understand_v what_o spirit_n or_o soul_n live_v in_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o enmity_n and_o how_o the_o enmity_n originate_v or_o raise_v up_o itself_o so_o that_o a_o life_n be_v at_o enmity_n with_o itself_o viz_o out_o of_o the_o fâ—st_n matter_n to_o the_o life_n light_n 26._o the_o cause_n stand_v in_o the_o wheel_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o seven_o spirit_n or_o form_n which_o have_v each_o of_o they_o its_o property_n and_o in_o which_o property_n soever_o the_o mind_n become_v kindle_v such_o a_o property_n the_o soul_n fire_v together_o with_o the_o willing_a spirit_n get_v which_o then_o also_o sudden_o labour_v after_o substance_n and_o do_v how_o it_o may_v fall_v to_o work_v upon_o that_o which_o the_o will_v spirit_n be_v impregnate_v with_o 27._o now_o it_o be_v therefore_o necessary_a to_o break_v the_o first_o the_o or_o first_o earthly_a willing_n power_n and_o to_o slay_v the_o old_a evil_a adam_n and_o bring_v his_o will_n spirit_n with_o compulsion_n authority_n or_o power_n out_o of_o the_o evil_n or_o wickedness_n for_o here_o in_o this_o time_n it_o may_v be_v do_v while_o the_o three_o principle_n together_o with_o thâ—_n water_n which_o give_v meekness_n cleave_v to_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o inward_a world_n or_o nature_n and_o as_o it_o be_v hold_v it_o captive_a in_o its_o source_n or_o quality_n 28._o but_o when_o the_o soul_n will-spirit_n viz_o the_o inward_a light_n centre_n break_v off_o from_o the_o outward_a and_o continue_v alone_o than_o the_o soul_n spirit_n continue_v in_o its_o property_n 29._o for_o there_o be_v little_a remedy_n imlesse_a the_o will-spirit_n have_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o outward_a life_n turn_v itself_o about_o into_o god_n love_n
even_o as_o this_o world_n be_v a_o substance_n and_o the_o inward_a spirit_n possess_v the_o same_o 11._o it_o be_v in_o all_o place_n yet_o the_o place_n comprehend_v it_o not_o but_o it_o comprehend_v the_o place_n the_o place_n know_v nothing_o of_o it_o yet_o feel_v it_o it_o be_v the_o power_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o place_n its_o will_n go_v through_o the_o substance_n and_o the_o substance_n have_v no_o eye_n to_o see_v it_o 12._o but_o it_o be_v the_o seeing_z of_o the_o place_n and_o be_v itself_o no_o place_n or_o space_n but_o make_v to_o itself_o a_o abyssall_n space_n where_o there_o be_v no_o measure_n or_o circumscription_n it_o be_v all_o yet_o like_a to_o a_o nothing_o compare_v with_o the_o outward_a what_o it_o give_v forth_o out_o of_o itself_o that_o also_o it_o possess_v it_o do_v not_o enter_v into_o it_o but_o be_v there_o beforehand_n before_o the_o substance_n receive_v the_o place_n in_o 13._o the_o place_n comprehend_v but_o a_o glance_n of_o its_o willing_a as_o one_o see_v his_o form_n in_o a_o lookingglass_n but_o do_v not_o comprehend_v it_o or_o lay_v hold_v of_o it_o or_o as_o the_o sunshine_n in_o the_o water_n be_v not_o comprehend_v yet_o the_o water_n feel_v it_o and_o conceive_v or_o receive_v the_o glance_n or_o reflection_n or_o as_o the_o earth_n conceive_v or_o receive_v power_n from_o the_o sun_n so_o that_o it_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n thus_o god_n dwell_v in_o all_o thing_n or_o substance_n and_o press_v through_o all_o and_o yet_o be_v comprehend_v by_o nothing_o 14._o and_o as_o we_o understand_v that_o the_o earth_n have_v a_o great_a hunger_n and_o desire_n after_o the_o sun_n power_n and_o light_n in_o which_o it_o attract_v the_o sun_n power_n and_o light_n to_o itself_o and_o be_v capable_a thereof_o which_o without_o the_o desire_a can_v not_o be_v in_o like_a manner_n the_o outward_a substance_n hunger_v after_o the_o inward_a for_o the_o outward_a form_n arise_v from_o the_o inward_a 15._o thus_o the_o outward_a substance_n conceive_v or_o receive_v the_o inward_a form_n into_o itself_o as_o a_o glance_n or_o power_n for_o the_o inward_a spirit_n can_v receive_v the_o outward_a substance_n for_o it_o dwell_v not_o in_o the_o outward_a but_o possess_v itself_o in_o itself_o in_o the_o inward_a yet_o the_o spirit_n form_v together_o with_o the_o lookingglass_n receive_v the_o outward_a substance_n as_o the_o water_n do_v the_o glance_n or_o lustre_n of_o the_o sun_n 16._o but_o we_o be_v not_o to_o think_v that_o the_o inward_a be_v far_o from_o the_o outward_a as_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sun_n from_o the_o water_n though_o indeed_o that_o be_v not_o so_o neither_o the_o sun_n be_v not_o far_o from_o the_o water_n for_o the_o water_n have_v the_o sun_n property_n and_o substance_n else_o the_o water_n will_v not_o catch_v the_o sun_n glance_n or_o lustre_n though_o real_o the_o sun_n be_v a_o corpus_n or_o body_n yet_o the_o sun_n be_v also_o in_o the_o water_n but_o not_o manifest_v the_o corpus_n or_o body_n make_v the_o sun_n manifest_a in_o the_o water_n 17._o and_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o world_n will_v be_v a_o mere_a sun_n and_o the_o place_n of_o the_o sun_n will_v be_v every_o where_o if_o god_n will_v but_o kindle_v and_o manifest_a it_o for_o every_o substance_n in_o this_o world_n receive_v the_o glance_n of_o the_o sun_n there_o be_v in_o all_o a_o lookingglass_n so_o that_o it_o may_v receive_v the_o power_n and_o form_n of_o the_o sun_n in_o all_o animate_v and_o inanimate_a thing_n in_o all_o the_o four_o element_n and_o their_o essence_n and_o substance_n 18._o thus_o in_o like_a manner_n it_o have_v also_o such_o a_o form_n in_o the_o inward_a light-world_n it_o dwell_v in_o the_o outward_a and_o the_o outward_a receive_v power_n from_o it_o it_o sprout_v in_o the_o outward_a power_n and_o the_o outward_a know_v nothing_o thereof_o it_o only_o feel_v the_o power_n but_o the_o inward_a it_o can_v see_v or_o behold_v only_o in_o its_o life_n lookingglass_n it_o conceive_v the_o glance_n thereof_o for_o the_o inward_a power_n make_v in_o the_o outward_a form_n a_o similitude_n according_a to_o itself_o 19_o but_o man_n be_v the_o inward_a and_o also_o the_o outward_a world_n and_o moreover_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o inward_a world_n in_o himself_o and_o so_o far_o as_o belong_v to_o he_o of_o the_o dark_a world_n he_o be_v all_o the_o three_o world_n and_o if_o he_o continue_v stand_v in_o like_a order_n or_o equal_a harmony_n so_o that_o he_o introduce_v not_o one_o world_n into_o the_o other_o then_o he_o be_v god_n similitude_n or_o likeness_n 20._o note_n 20._o note_n he_o shall_v introduce_v the_o form_n viz_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o light-world_n into_o the_o outward_a also_o into_o the_o most_o inward_a dark-world_n and_o bring_v the_o power_n of_o the_o middle_n or_o light-world_n into_o the_o lookingglass_n and_o then_o he_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o divine_a light_n for_o the_o substance_n conceive_v or_o apprehend_v not_o the_o light_n but_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n but_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o power_n apprehend_v or_o catch_v the_o light_n as_o the_o water_n do_v the_o sun_n for_o the_o water_n be_v as_o a_o clear_a lookingglass_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o earth_n 21._o but_o now_o if_o the_o water_n be_v mix_v with_o earth_n than_o it_o receive_v not_o the_o sun_n be_v light_a so_o also_o the_o humane_a spirit_n or_o soul_n receive_v not_o god_n light_n unless_o it_o continue_v pure_a and_o set_v its_o desire_n in_o or_o upon_o the_o pure_a viz_o into_o the_o light_n for_o whatsoever_o the_o life_n after_o life_n desire_n long_v or_o seek_v after_o imagine_v after_o that_o it_o receive_v 22._o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v the_o form_n of_o both_o the_o inward_a world_n if_o the_o life_n desire_v sulphur_n in_o itself_o then_o be_v the_o phur_n out_o of_o the_o sul_z its_o darken_n but_o if_o it_o desire_v sul_z alone_o than_o it_o receive_v the_o light_n power_n and_o in_o the_o power_n the_o light_n with_o its_o property_n 23._o for_o in_o phur_n viz_o in_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a nature_n the_o life_n can_v continue_v clear_a as_o a_o lookingglass_n but_o very_o well_o in_o sul_z for_o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v a_o true_a real_a lookingglass_n of_o the_o note_n the_o note_n deity_n wherein_o god_n behold_v himself_o he_o give_v his_o glance_n and_o power_n into_o the_o humane_a lookingglass_n and_o find_v himself_o in_o man_n as_o also_o in_o angel_n and_o in_o the_o form_n or_o beauty_n of_o heaven_n 24._o the_o light-worlds_n essence_n be_v his_o find_n or_o revelation_n and_o the_o dark-worlds_n essence_n be_v his_o lose_n he_o see_v not_o himself_o in_o the_o dark-world_n for_o it_o have_v no_o lookingglass_n which_o will_v be_v capable_a of_o the_o light_n all_o whatsoever_o dark-world_n whatsoever_o or_o be_v of_o like_a mind_n in_o condition_n or_o quality_n of_o the_o dark-world_n imagine_v according_a to_o the_o dark-worlds_n essence_n and_o property_n that_o receive_v the_o dark-worlds_n property_n and_o lose_v god_n lookingglass_n 25._o it_o become_v fill_v with_o dark_a fierce_a wrath_n as_o a_o man_n mix_v water_n with_o earth_n and_o then_o the_o sun_n can_v shine_v in_o it_o and_o that_o very_a water_n lose_v the_o sun_n lookingglass_n and_o the_o water_n must_v again_o sink_v down_o from_o the_o earth_n else_o it_o never_o become_v a_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o sun_n any_o more_o but_o be_v captivate_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a earth_n 26._o thus_o it_o go_v also_o with_o the_o humane_a life_n while_o it_o imagine_v after_o or_o according_a to_o god_n spirit_n so_o it_o conceive_v or_o receive_v god_n power_n and_o light_n and_o apprehend_v god_n but_o when_o it_o imagine_v after_o or_o according_a to_o earthliness_n or_o according_a to_o the_o dark-worlds_n property_n than_o it_o conceive_v or_o receive_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o earthliness_n and_o dark-world_n and_o fill_v itself_o with_o the_o same_o 27._o and_o then_o be_v the_o life_n look_v glass_n shut_v up_o in_o the_o darkness_n and_o lose_v the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o deity_n and_o must_v be_v bear_v anew_o as_o we_o know_v that_o adam_n have_v thus_o make_v the_o pure_a lookingglass_n earthly_a and_o have_v lose_v god_n power_n and_o light_n which_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v restore_v again_o and_o break_v open_v the_o earthly_a darkness_n and_o have_v with_o power_n and_o authority_n introduce_v the_o look_a glass_n of_o the_o deity_n 28._o thus_o we_o know_v how_o the_o holy_a tree_n sprout_v through_o all_o and_o forth_o out_o of_o all_o substance_n and_o yet_o be_v comprehend_v by_o no_o substance_n but_o mere_o in_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o clearness_n or_o purity_n viz_o
of_o god_n 41._o for_o of_o what_o essence_n the_o soul_n spirit_n be_v into_o such_o a_o essence_n it_o receive_v also_o the_o divine_a substance_n in_o the_o covenant_n one_o in_o the_o power_n of_o light_n in_o the_o love_n the_o other_o in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n in_o the_o darkness_n 42._o the_o covenant_n together_o with_o the_o baptism_n stand_v firm_a every_o child_n iâ—_n baptize_v in_o the_o covenant_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n baptise_v every_o one_o if_o a_o man_n keep_v the_o solemnity_n yet_o according_a to_o the_o child_n property_n 43._o often_o be_v the_o father_n and_o mother_n as_o also_o the_o baptiser_n wicked_a and_o be_v only_o evil_a beast_n also_o there_o be_v no_o earnest_a sincerity_n all_o lie_v with_o they_o in_o the_o outward_a pomp_n money_n and_o riches_n they_o do_v but_o despise_v the_o mystery_n and_o the_o child_n also_o be_v only_o of_o the_o anger_n be_v property_n be_v or_o property_n essence_n who_o shall_v then_o baptise_v none_o else_o but_o god_n anger_n in_o his_o covenant_n and_o therefore_o because_o man_n do_v but_o despise_v it_o 44._o thus_o the_o anger-source_n or_o quality_n receive_v the_o new_a spirit_n and_o work_v powerful_o in_o it_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n into_o perdition_n as_o saint_n paul_n say_v of_o the_o supper_n and_o other_o testament_n that_o 11.29_o that_o 1_o cor._n 11.29_o the_o wicked_a receive_v it_o unto_o judgement_n because_o he_o distinguish_v not_o the_o lord_n body_n that_o be_v that_o he_o distinguish_v not_o the_o heavenly_a part_n of_o his_o essence_n in_o he_o from_o the_o earthly_a and_o so_o put_v his_o willing_a thereinto_o and_o offer_v it_o up_o to_o god_n but_o esteem_v all_o common_a as_o a_o ox_n devour_v the_o stover_n 45._o therefore_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n flow_v up_o in_o he_o so_o that_o he_o break_v not_o off_o his_o willing_a from_o the_o earthly_a and_o enter_v not_o into_o repentance_n from_o his_o evil_n or_o wickedness_n and_o therefore_o can_v his_o heavenly_a part_n become_v partaker_n of_o god_n body_n while_o he_o can_v make_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o heavenly_a part_n stir_v 46._o moreover_o he_o have_v also_o no_o mouth_n to_o receive_v the_o body_n of_o god_n for_o the_o mouth_n lie_v shut_v up_o in_o death_n in_o like_a manner_n also_o the_o earthly_a part_n receive_v christ_n body_n but_o according_a to_o the_o anger_n be_v property_n according_a to_o the_o dark-worlds_n property_n for_o the_o testament_n must_v stand_v firm_a 47._o in_o like_a manner_n also_o in_o the_o baptism_n as_o the_o soul_n essence_n be_v in_o substance_n so_o also_o it_o enjoy_v god_n covenant_n better_a a_o total_a wicked_a child_n shall_v not_o be_v baptize_v and_o that_o a_o wicked_a man_n in_o his_o sin_n without_o conversion_n shall_v not_o touch_v god_n testament_n for_o it_o bring_v they_o both_o only_a power_n to_o perdition_n 48._o for_o god_n covenant_n become_v stir_v and_o that_o go_v never_o away_o without_o fruit_n god_n work_v in_o his_o covenant_n according_a to_o his_o word_n as_o the_o soul_n be_v which_o stir_v the_o covenant_n so_o be_v also_o the_o medicine_n or_o physic_n in_o the_o covenant_n and_o in_o such_o a_o power_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v in_o love_n and_o anger_n 49._o for_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o every_o life_n and_o liken_v or_o appropriate_v itself_o to_o every_o life_n it_o be_v in_o every_o thing_n like_v as_o the_o thing_n will_v and_o property_n be_v for_o one_o property_n receive_v the_o other_o what_o the_o soul_n will_v that_o will_v also_o the_o same_o into_o which_o the_o soul_n turn_v itself_o it_o be_v all_o magical_a whatsoever_o the_o will_n of_o a_o thing_n will_v that_o it_o receive_v 50._o a_o toad_n take_v only_a poison_n to_o itself_o when_o perhaps_o it_o sit_v in_o the_o best_a apothecary_n balsam_n apothecary_n or_o sweet_a balsam_n medicine_n the_o like_a also_o do_v a_o serpent_n every_o thing_n take_v its_o own_o property_n into_o itself_o 51._o and_o though_o it_o eat_v the_o substance_n of_o a_o good_a property_n yet_o it_o make_v all_o in_o itself_o to_o its_o own_o property_n if_o a_o toad_n eat_v sugar_n yet_o the_o same_o become_v poison_n in_o it_o even_o as_o the_o devil_n be_v a_o angel_n but_o when_o he_o will_v nothing_o that_o be_v good_a than_o his_o heavenly_a substance_n be_v come_v to_o he_o hellish_a poison_n and_o his_o evil_a will_n continue_v evil_a at_o one_o time_n as_o at_o the_o other_o 52._o thus_o be_v our_o life_n high_o to_o be_v consider_v what_o we_o will_v do_v or_o what_o we_o purpose_v we_o have_v good_a and_o evil_a in_o we_o into_o which_o we_o frame_v our_o willing_a the_o essence_n thereof_o become_v stir_v in_o we_o and_o such_o a_o property_n we_o draw_v also_o from_o without_o into_o we_o 53._o we_o have_v both_o mystery_n the_o divine_a and_o the_o devilish_a in_o we_o from_o both_o the_o eternal_a world_n and_o also_o from_o the_o outward_a world_n what_o we_o make_v out_o of_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v what_o we_o awaken_v in_o we_o that_o be_v stir_v in_o we_o if_o we_o lead_v ourselves_o to_o the_o good_a than_o god_n spirit_n help_v we_o 54._o but_o if_o we_o lead_v ourselves_o to_o evil_n than_o god_n fierce_a wrath_n and_o anger_n help_v we_o what_o we_o will_v of_o that_o property_n we_o get_v a_o leader_n and_o thereinto_o we_o lead_v ourselves_o and_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o the_o deity_n will_v that_o we_o perish_v but_o his_o anger_n be_v and_o our_o will._n 55._o and_o thus_o we_o understand_v the_o five_o point_n how_o a_o life_n perish_v and_o how_o out_o of_o good_a a_o evil_n come_v to_o be_v and_o out_o of_o evil_a a_o good_a when_o the_o will_n convert_v or_o turn_v itself_o about_o the_o sixth_o point_n the_o nine_o chapter_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o darkness_n wherein_o the_o devil_n dwell_v what_o kind_n of_o birth_n or_o geniture_n and_o source_n or_o quality_n it_o have_v 1._o the_o life_n of_o the_o darkness_n 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wrathful_a property_n be_v lying_z and_o continual_o lie_v against_o the_o other_o form_n say_v that_o they_o be_v evil_a and_o yet_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n thereof_o it_o make_v they_o evil_a with_o its_o poisonous_a infection_n 4._o thus_o be_v they_o all_o and_o lie_v be_v their_o truth_n 8.44_o truth_n john_n 8.44_o when_o they_o speak_v lie_n then_o speak_v they_o from_o their_o own_o form_n and_o property_n and_o thus_o also_o be_v their_o creature_n therefore_o say_v christ_n the_o devil_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o murderer_n from_o the_o beginning_n for_o every_o form_n desire_v to_o murder_n the_o other_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o murder_v but_o the_o great_a the_o strife_n be_v the_o great_a their_o murderous_a life_n come_v to_o be_v 5._o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v a_o eternal_a death_n and_o enmity_n where_o mere_a vain_a contrariety_n or_o opposition_n exi_v for_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o can_v cease_v the_o strife_n there_o be_v nothing_o can_v compel_v one_o only_a form_n the_o more_o it_o be_v resist_v or_o stop_v the_o great_a the_o fierce_a wrathfulness_n become_v like_o a_o fire_n that_o a_o man_n blow_v up_o or_o compress_v whereby_o it_o burn_v but_o the_o more_o 6._o so_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a kingdom_n can_v be_v quench_v by_o nothing_o but_o bare_o by_o god_n light_n or_o love_n whence_o it_o become_v total_o soft_a meek_a or_o sweet_a lovely_a and_o rich_o joyful_a 7._o note_n 7._o note_n and_o that_o also_o can_v not_o be_v for_o if_o the_o dark_a kingdom_n shall_v be_v kindle_v with_o the_o light_n the_o light_n will_v have_v no_o root_n to_o its_o nature_n and_o property_n there_o can_v be_v no_o fire_n generate_v there_o will_v also_o be_v no_o light_n also_o no_o omnipotency_n but_o all_o a_o nothing_o
his_o enemy_n viz_o 2.14_o viz_o hebr._n 2.14_o over_o sin_n over_o death_n the_o devil_n and_o over_o hell_n as_o the_o scripture_n say_v 57_o say_v 1_o cor._n 15.25_o 26_o 54_o 55_o 56_o 57_o till_o these_o his_o enemy_n which_o all_o of_o they_o be_v enemy_n of_o the_o kingly_a and_o princely_a throne_n of_o michael_n because_o they_o be_v become_v thrust_v out_o of_o it_o be_v lay_v under_o his_o foot_n for_o a_o footstool_n and_o this_o dominion_n and_o image_v in_o this_o throne_n cease_v 19_o hereby_o to_o those_o that_o be_v we_o and_o have_v their_o thought_n or_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n enlighten_v from_o god_n enough_o be_v show_v and_o we_o intend_v this_o in_o love_n it_o be_v the_o high_a gate_n which_o god_n open_v or_o unlock_v to_o we_o for_o the_o very_a last_o for_o those_o that_o can_v understand_v it_o but_o for_o the_o scorner_n so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v such_o we_o have_v not_o write_v and_o we_o seal_v it_o with_o the_o eternal_a will_n so_o that_o this_o shall_v be_v understand_v by_o no_o scorner_n amen_n 20._o but_o how_o man_n may_v understand_v this_o depth_n of_o the_o deity_n and_o search_v all_o thing_n as_o st._n paul_n say_v of_o it_o that_o 2.10_o that_o 1_o cor._n 2.10_o the_o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o deity_n and_o that_o the_o rational_a natural_a man_n in_o ownself_n ability_n apprehend_v nothing_o viz_o the_o own_o will_n and_o yet_o that_o this_o be_v apprehensible_a in_o man_n understand_v it_o as_o follow_v 21._o man_n in_o a_o image_n of_o the_o substance_n of_o all_o substance_n a_o right_a express_a image_n of_o god_n according_a to_o love_n and_o anger_n viz_o first_n the_o soul_n be_v the_o eternal_a centrall_a fire_n of_o the_o own_o willing_a for_o out_o of_o that_o note_n that_o note_n must_v all_o creature_n come_v but_o not_o out_o of_o the_o clear_a purâ—_n god_n 22._o and_o second_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o sâ—ul_n be_v the_o centrall_a fire_n of_o the_o light_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a idea_n break_v forth_o or_o spring_v from_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o it_o be_v supernatural_a whereupon_o it_o be_v also_o 6.19_o also_o 1_o cor._n 6.19_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o which_o christ_n dwell_v and_o feed_v the_o soul_n with_o his_o flesh_n and_o blood_n viz_o with_o divine_a and_o humane_a anoint_v humane_a viz_o christus_fw-la or_o the_o anoint_v balsam_n in_o which_o the_o death_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v become_v break_a whereupon_o then_o such_o divine_a balsam_n continue_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n substantial_o as_o christ_n say_v 6.56_o say_v joh._n 6.56_o whosoever_o eat_v my_o flâ—sh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n he_o continue_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o 23._o but_o three_o the_o outward_a body_n be_v out_o of_o the_o outward_a world_n out_o of_o the_o four_o element_n and_o out_o of_o the_o astrum_n or_o consâ—eâ—â—â—â—â—ons_n which_o outward_a dominion_n rule_v the_o outward_a life_n after_o which_o outward_a dominion_n the_o adamicall_a soul_n have_v long_v or_o lustâ—â—_n and_o for_o the_o sake_n thereof_o be_v break_v off_o from_o the_o unity_n of_o god_n anâ—_n 〈…〉_o into_o the_o dominion_n of_o this_o world_n where_o the_o will_n in_o itself_o become_v captive_a by_o the_o dragon_n of_o god_n anger_n and_o turn_v into_o a_o monster_n where_o the_o true_a spirit_n disappear_v when_o the_o light_n of_o god_n extinguish_v to_o it_o and_o the_o idea_n become_v dumb_a or_o inanimate_a and_o unoperative_a or_o worklesse_a 24._o which_o spirit_n the_o idea_n jesus_n viz_o a_o efflux_n from_o the_o divine_a unity_n come_v to_o help_v relieve_v or_o assist_v and_o introduce_v the_o light_n of_o the_o love_n into_o the_o poor_a soul_n 25._o now_o when_o this_o name_n jesus_n which_o be_v call_v christ_n when_o he_o assume_v the_o humanity_n andrew_v into_o the_o poor_a turn_v away_o or_o apostate_n soul_n and_o press_v througâ—â—nd_n through_o it_o with_o the_o beam_n of_o god_n unity_n then_o become_v the_o eternal_a idea_n viz_o the_o right_a spirit_n in_o such_o balsam_n of_o the_o love_n movable_a again_o thus_o the_o light_n shine_v again_o in_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o nein_n or_o no_o become_v unite_v with_o the_o jah_n where_o michael_n in_o the_o strife_n stand_v against_o or_o resist_v the_o dragon_n viz_o the_o name_n oâ—_n the_o anger_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 26._o in_o this_o light_n the_o soul_n see_v again_o into_o its_o â—athers_n or_o native_a country_n which_o it_o have_v at_o first_o viz_o into_o its_o original_n out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v sprout_v fâ—r_n the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v in_o it_o and_o work_v in_o the_o spirit_n where_o it_o stand_v in_o the_o view_n or_o vision_n of_o god_n and_o may_v thorough_o search_v out_o all_o thing_n yet_o n_o it_o in_o ownself_n motion_n and_o willing_a but_o when_o the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o the_o move_a enter_v into_o itself_o than_o it_o look_v upon_o the_o form_n of_o the_o wonder-doing_a name_n it_o see_v and_o hear_v what_o god_n speak_v in_o it_o 27._o note_n 27._o note_n no_o image_n like_o speak_v or_o discourse_n but_o operative_a in_o the_o understanding_n as_o the_o prophet_n have_v speak_v and_o yet_o this_o be_v incomprehensible_a to_o the_o outward_a reason_n of_o which_o saint_n paul_n say_v 3.20_o say_v phil._n 3.20_o our_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o yet_o say_v also_o that_o a_o thorn_n or_o sting_n be_v give_v he_o in_o the_o flesh_n that_o satan_n angel_n or_o messenger_n viz_o a_o source_n quality_n or_o torment_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o seduction_n of_o lust_n shall_v buffet_v he_o or_o strike_v he_o with_o fist_n 28._o understand_v this_o right_o thus_o that_o a_o man_n see_v such_o hide_a secret_a mystery_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o 3._o of_o col._n 2.2_o 3._o christ_n wherein_o all_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n lyo_n as_o the_o scripture_n testify_v throughout_o and_o thus_o man_n be_v to_o unsterstand_v right_o what_o the_o eternal_a council_n of_o god_n be_v and_o then_o also_o how_o man_n may_v come_v to_o such_o vision_n or_o view_v and_o we_o have_v here_o only_o show_v the_o possibility_n but_o the_o way_n or_o process_n how_o he_o may_v attain_v thereto_o we_o have_v large_o or_o copious_o enough_o describe_v in_o the_o other_o book_n the_o thirteen_o question_n how_o be_v the_o thrust_v out_o of_o the_o dragon_n and_o of_o the_o legion_n of_o lucifer_n effect_v whither_o be_v he_o thrust_v that_o he_o can_v be_v without_o god_n see_v god_n fill_v all_o thing_n or_o what_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o hell_n where_o he_o dwell_v answer_n 1._o the_o 12.9_o the_o rev._n 12.9_o thrust_v out_o of_o the_o dragon_n be_v the_o false_a apostate_n off-turned_n image-like_a will_n of_o the_o own_o receptibility_n in_o which_o off-turned_n will_v lucifer_n together_o with_o his_o angel_n have_v image_v figure_v or_o form_v himself_o 2._o the_o dragon_n be_v the_o hellish_a foundation_n and_o the_o reject_a or_o reprobate_a spirit_n be_v the_o natural_a image_v property_n of_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n for_o when_o they_o break_v off_o themselves_o from_o the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n from_o the_o be_v or_o substance_n of_o the_o unity_n of_o god_n and_o total_o image_v themselves_o in_o the_o nein_n or_o no_o that_o be_v in_o the_o lie_n then_o they_o become_v such_o 3._o the_o thrust_v out_o be_v effect_v by_o or_o through_o the_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a power_n of_o lucifer_n of_o lucifer_n his_o throne_n which_o he_o have_v have_v he_o be_v with_o his_o legion_n become_v thrust_v out_o of_o his_o throne_n that_o be_v out_o of_o his_o dwell_n or_o habitation_n and_o become_v instant_o shut_v or_o lock_v up_o by_o the_o darkness_n and_o apprehend_v or_o captivate_v by_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n 4._o thus_o he_o be_v sever_v off_o from_o god_n holiness_n and_o dwell_v under_o the_o firmament_n and_o upon_o the_o earth_n between_o time_n and_o eternity_n as_o a_o prince_n of_o darkness_n in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o god_n 5._o his_o princely_a dominion_n be_v in_o the_o high_a in_o several_a distinctness_n as_o also_o in_o the_o element_n in_o all_o quarter_n and_o place_n after_o the_o manner_n and_o kind_a of_o the_o four_o element_n according_a to_o spirit_n to_o of_o the_o spirit_n their_o property_n for_o their_o property_n be_v manifold_a and_o they_o have_v in_o all_o the_o four_o element_n habitation_n every_o generation_n or_o tribe_n among_o they_o in_o their_o likeness_n 6._o yet_o man_n must_v right_o understand_v it_o thus_o they_o have_v not_o the_o element_n in_o possession_n according_a to_o the_o good_a property_n of_o they_o no_o but_o only_o the_o out_o fly_v fierce_a wrath_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a
and_o desire_v i_o desire_v no_o comfort_n from_o thou_o in_o my_o earthly_a evil_a will_n but_o pray_v thou_o out_o of_o all_o my_o power_n which_o yet_o be_v in_o i_o mortific_a my_o earthly_a evil_n will_v and_o let_v it_o no_o more_o live_v before_o thou_o for_o it_o desire_v only_a hypocrisy_n dissemble_v or_o flattery_n and_o own_o self_n love_n and_o be_v never_o sincere_o upright_a before_o thou_o it_o give_v thou_o good_a word_n and_o pretend_v truth_n and_o yet_o be_v a_o constant_a liar_n before_o thou_o 62._o give_v i_o only_o thy_o will_n that_o i_o may_v will_v nothing_o without_o thou_o do_v thou_o with_o thy_o will_n tread_v down_o myself_o evil_a will_n to_o the_o ground_n and_o let_v i_o in_o thy_o power_n co-will_a and_o act_n with_o thou_o 63._o o_o lord_n what_o shall_v i_o in_o my_o vanity_n pray_v for_o from_o thou_o i_o pray_v for_o nothing_o from_o thou_o but_o for_o the_o die_a of_o my_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n that_o thou_o will_v put_v i_o to_o death_n in_o his_o death_n and_o make_v i_o live_v again_o in_o his_o resurrection_n in_o he_o that_o i_o may_v no_o more_o walk_v or_o converse_v according_a to_o my_o spirit_n will_v in_o i_o but_o in_o he_o that_o i_o may_v be_v his_o temple_n and_o dwellinghouse_n that_o he_o may_v lead_v and_o conduct_v i_o so_o that_o without_o he_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o will_n or_o do_v nothing_o 64._o unite_v thou_o and_o bound_v i_o with_o he_o so_o that_o i_o may_v be_v a_o fruitful_a branch_n on_o his_o vine_n and_o bear_v good_a fruit_n in_o his_o power_n into_o thy_o promise_n i_o sink_v myself_o down_o total_o and_o altogether_o be_v it_o do_v unto_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n and_o will._n amen_o a_o thanksgiving_n and_o prayer_n when_o a_o man_n after_o such_o act_v repentance_n find_v the_o divine_a power_n in_o himself_o 65._o o_o god_n thou_o wellspring_n or_o fountain_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n i_o glorify_v and_o praise_v thou_o in_o thy_o truth_n and_o thank_v thou_o in_o my_o heart_n that_o thou_o present_v to_o i_o thy_o countenance_n again_o and_o look_v upon_o i_o unworthy_a and_o miserable_a wretch_n with_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o give_v i_o a_o ray_n or_o beam_n of_o comfort_n so_o that_o my_o soul_n can_n hope_n on_o thou_o 66._o o_o thou_o infinite_a love_n of_o jesus_n christ_n thou_o who_o have_v break_v death_n in_o our_o humanity_n and_o change_v god_n anger_n into_o love_n to_o thou_o i_o give_v up_o myself_o total_o and_o altogether_o my_o soul_n laud_v and_o honour_v thou_o it_o rejoice_v itself_o in_o thy_o power_n and_o love_n that_o thou_o be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a my_o spirit_n sport_v in_o thy_o power_n and_o joy_v itself_o in_o thy_o truth_n all_o thy_o do_v be_v right_a and_o truth_n thou_o rule_a over_o sin_n and_o break_v the_o power_n of_o death_n thou_o hold_v the_o may_v and_o power_n of_o hell_n captive_a and_o show_v we_o the_o way_n of_o life_n 67._o none_o be_v like_o thou_o o_o lord_z who_o release_v the_o captive_n out_o of_o the_o pit_n and_o grave_n of_o death_n and_o refresh_a the_o miserable_a thou_o give_v they_o drink_v in_o their_o thirst_n and_o give_v they_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n thou_o direct_v their_o foot_n in_o right_a path_n and_o guide_v they_o with_o thy_o staff_n the_o dry_a parch_a place_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o of_o the_o soul_n thoâ—_n fattene_a and_o bedew_a with_o thy_o rainy_n shower_n and_o give_v they_o water_n of_o mercy_n 68_o thou_o make_v they_o live_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o death_n and_o set_v they_o up_o before_o thou_o so_o that_o they_o live_v before_o thou_o thou_o think_v on_o the_o mercy_n and_o covenant_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o we_o through_o thy_o blood_n and_o death_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n 69._o thou_o pour_v into_o we_o of_o thy_o power_n so_o that_o we_o acknowledge_v thou_o and_o give_v we_o food_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n whereby_o we_o become_v quicken_v and_o continual_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o thou_o this_o now_o my_o soul_n acknowledge_v therefore_o it_o praise_v thou_o and_o exalt_v thou_o in_o thy_o great_a may_v and_o glory_n 70._o o_o thou_o wellspring_n or_o fountain_n of_o divine_a sweetness_n comprehend_v or_o receive_v my_o soul_n into_o thou_o and_o fill_v my_o spirit_n with_o thy_o love_n and_o bound_v i_o to_o thy_o band_n that_o i_o never_o more_o depart_v from_o thou_o strengthen_v i_o pray_v thou_o my_o weak_a faith_n and_o give_v i_o a_o assure_a hope_n and_o confidence_n 71._o cleanse_v i_o pray_v thou_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o give_v i_o chastity_n modesty_n and_o purity_n in_o my_o conscience_n that_o i_o may_v be_v ashamed_a of_o sin_n before_o thy_o countenance_n and_o depart_v from_o it_o mortify_v i_o pray_v thou_o all_o evil_a lust_n in_o i_o that_o i_o may_v cleave_v unto_o thou_o with_o clean_a and_o pure_a desire_n and_o walk_v in_o thy_o will._n 72._o keep_v and_o maintain_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o in_o thy_o power_n and_o acknowledgement_n and_o give_v i_o a_o humble_a heart_n towards_o thou_o and_o my_o neighbour_n so_o that_o i_o may_v always_o acknowledge_v and_o love_v thou_o help_v also_o that_o i_o may_v love_v my_o neighbour_n as_o myself_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o prayer_n to_o the_o great_a fire-burning_a love_n of_o god_n show_v how_o right_o to_o pray_v for_o it_o o_o thou_o holy_a god_n thou_o that_o dwell_v in_o a_o light_n that_o none_o can_v câ—â—â—_n unto_o but_o only_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n which_o thou_o have_v out_o of_o mere_a grace_n pour_v into_o our_o humanity_n in_o jesus_n christ_n wherewith_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o poor_a man_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o have_v through_o this_o love_n redeem_v we_o from_o thy_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o death_n and_o of_o hell_n and_o offere_v we_o now_o this_o love_n through_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n in_o thy_o fire-flaming_a spirit_n that_o we_o shall_v pray_v unto_o thou_o for_o it_o and_o thou_o will_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o 74._o i_o poor_a unworthy_a man_n acknowledge_v myself_o inâ—_n 〈…〉_o worthy_a of_o it_o but_o see_v thou_o have_v manifest_v or_o reveal_v 〈…〉_o in_o our_o assume_v humanity_n and_o call_v therewith_o the_o poor_a 7._o poor_a luke_n 19.10_o 1_o joh._n 4.2_o 3._o 2_o john_n 7._o lose_a sinner_n and_o art*_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n so_o that_o thou_o will_v seek_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o thereby_o deliver_v they_o from_o sin_n and_o save_v they_o as_o thy_o word_n teach_v we_o this_o therefore_o come_v i_o upon_o the_o invitation_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o receive_v thy_o word_n and_o truth_n in_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o comprehend_v it_o in_o i_o as_o thy_o free-gift_n and_o pray_v thou_o o_o thou_o fire-flaming_a love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o jesus_n christ_n free_o give_v to_o we_o poor_a thirsty_a soul_n kindle_v also_o my_o poor_a soul_n with_o this_o love_n that_o it_o may_v attain_v a_o new_a life_n and_o will_n and_o become_v deliver_v out_o of_o its_o prison_n and_o captivity_n of_o thy_o anger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o jaw_n of_o death_n 75._o o_o thou_o fiery_a love_n of_o god_n thou_o who_o haste_n in_o our_o humanity_n break_a death_n and_o destroy_v hell_n and_o bring_v forth_o our_o soul_n victory_n in_o christ_n through_o death_n thou_o who_o have_v at_o 2._o at_o act_n 2._o the_o holy_a pentecost_n move_v in_o the_o apostle_n mouth_n and_o heart_n in_o fiery_a flame_n and_o kindle_v all_o thy_o saint_n and_o do_v thy_o miracle_n or_o work_n of_o wonder_n by_o they_o thou_o that_o love_v and_o preserve_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o all_o thy_o creature_n to_o thou_o i_o come_v and_o give_v myself_o whole_o into_o thou_o 76._o o_o thou_o great_a fountain_n of_o god_n open_v thyself_o also_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o my_o inwardness_n and_o kindle_v also_o in_o i_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o love_n so_o that_o my_o spirit_n may_v burn_v in_o thy_o love_n and_o acknowledge_v and_o praise_v thou_o therein_o 77._o o_o thou_o great_a holiness_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n through_o his_o blood_n and_o death_n i_o press_v in_o i_o to_o thou_o and_o give_v myself_o up_o into_o thy_o flame_n through_o his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n or_o go_v to_o heaven_n i_o bring_v my_o will_n into_o thou_o and_o give_v it_o up_o to_o thou_o total_o and_o altogether_o do_v thou_o with_o it_o how_o thou_o will_v do_v but_o deliver_v it_o from_o false_a or_o wicked_a lust_n and_o break_v its_o power_n that_o it_o may_v only_o look_v upon_o thou_o 78._o o_o thou_o holy_a power_n
god_n meekness_n and_o love_n viz_o from_o the_o eternal_a one_o than_o it_o impress_v or_o compress_v itself_o into_o a_o fierce_a wrathful_a fiery_a sharpness_n so_o that_o the_o mind_n be_v total_o rough_a hungry_a covetous_a envious_a and_o sting_a and_o such_o a_o false_a or_o evil_a sense_n or_o thought_n and_o will_n go_v also_o afterward_o out_o of_o the_o life_n into_o the_o body_n and_o into_o all_o its_o substance_n or_o matter_n and_o work_n 36._o thus_o such_o fiery_a covetous_a envious_a kind_a or_o manner_n with_o the_o sharp_a sense_n or_o thought_n of_o the_o life_n scatter_v or_o break_v all_o that_o be_v good_a as_o also_o there_o be_v danger_n in_o all_o that_o it_o have_v to_o do_v with_o for_o it_o bring_v its_o poisonous_a beam_n thereinto_o and_o will_v draw_v all_o to_o itself_o and_o bring_v its_o poison_n thereinto_o viz_o the_o hungry_a covetousness_n 37._o but_o if_o it_o be_v so_o that_o the_o fiery_a life_n may_v eat_v of_o divine_a love_n then_o it_o be_v a_o similitude_n of_o the_o light_n which_o as_o it_o press_v and_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o fire_n so_o also_o press_v the_o right_a life_n forth_o from_o the_o fiery_a kind_n of_o matter_n with_o a_o new_a spirit_n and_o willing_a of_o divine_a love_n in_o it_o and_o be_v no_o more_o receive_n as_o the_o fire_n kind_n be_v but_z giving_z 38._o for_o the_o love_n willing_a give_v itself_o forth_o as_o the_o light_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n which_o give_v itself_o into_o all_o thing_n and_o work_v good_a in_o all._n 39_o if_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v no_o more_o in_o the_o deep_a of_o the_o world_n then_o will_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n spiritus_fw-la mundi_fw-la in_o the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o constellation_n or_o astrum_n in_o the_o sulphureous_a mercureall_a kind_n in_o the_o four_o element_n be_v total_o stern_a rough_a dry_a harsh_a thick_a dark_a and_o hard_a and_o then_o all_o and_o every_o life_n in_o the_o element_n will_v go_v to_o the_o ground_n and_o man_n will_v soon_o see_v what_o hell_n and_o god_n anger_n be_v 40._o thus_o also_o in_o like_a manner_n as_o the_o outward_a man_n be_v a_o lincus_n of_o the_o outward_a elementary_a world_n who_o life_n stand_v in_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n power_n and_o virtue_n and_o the_o body_n as_o also_o the_o earth_n be_v a_o coagulation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n and_o if_o that_o in_o the_o nutriment_n in_o the_o food_n may_v not_o have_v the_o sun_n light-love-power_n it_o will_v become_v total_o evil_a fiery_a and_o mortal_a and_o the_o outward_a life_n must_v to_o the_o ground_n thus_o also_o in_o like_a manner_n be_v the_o soul_n a_o lincus_n of_o the_o spiritual_a inward_a world_n ex_fw-la mysterio_fw-la magno_fw-la out_o of_o the_o great_a mystery_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o exit_fw-la or_o object_n of_o divine_a skill_n and_o knowledge_n which_o must_v take_v its_o nutriment_n out_o of_o the_o great_a mystery_n ex_fw-la mysterio_fw-la magno_fw-la of_o divine_a power_n and_o knowledge_n 41._o be_v it_o so_o now_o that_o it_o can_v have_v the_o ens_fw-la of_o divine_a love_n for_o its_o food_n so_o that_o it_o break_v itself_o off_o from_o the_o abyss_n viz_o from_o the_o resignation_n or_o forsakennesse_n than_o it_o become_v also_o thus_o sharp_a fiery_a dark_a rough_a sting_a envious_n enemicitious_a opposite_a and_o a_o total_a disquiet_v of_o itself_o and_o bring_v itself_o into_o a_o mortal_a die_a fierce_a wrathful_a source_n quality_n or_o torment_n which_o be_v its_o damnation_n wherein_o it_o perish_v or_o corrupt_v as_o the_o devil_n do_v and_o all_o wicked_a man_n do_v 42._o but_o if_o it_o be_v so_o that_o this_o fire-source_n or_o quality_n may_v again_o attain_v divine_a love_n viz_o the_o substantial_a light_n of_o god_n and_o receive_v the_o same_o into_o itself_o than_o this_o soulish_a fire-source_n become_v change_v into_o a_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n into_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n 43._o but_o without_o convert_v willing_a if_o that_o can_v stand_v still_o from_o its_o stern_a impression_n and_o inclusion_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a 44._o for_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n can_v in_o a_o hard_a stone_n thus_o work_n as_o in_o metal_n herb_n and_o tree_n for_o the_o water_n be_v therein_o include_v and_o coagulate_v into_o a_o hard_a impression_n so_o also_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v concern_v the_o false_a or_o evil_a own_o willing_a of_o the_o soul_n and_o divine_a meekness_n that_o the_o divine_a meekness_n in_o such_o covetous_a envious_a fire-desire_n bring_v no_o work_v to_o pass_v 45._o whence_o christ_n right_o say_v john_n 6._o verse_n 51_o and_o 53._o what_o life_n of_o man_n soever_o will_v not_o eat_v the_o bread_n that_o be_v come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o give_v life_n to_o the_o world_n that_o have_v no_o life_n in_o it_o whereby_o he_o denote_v the_o substantial_a love_n which_o god_n in_o he_o viz_o in_o christ_n through_o a_o new_a fountain_n have_v manifest_v or_o reveal_v for_o a_o quicken_a to_o the_o poor_a wither_a dry_a soul_n that_o soul_n now_o which_o will_v not_o eat_v thereof_o can_v attain_v or_o reach_v the_o divine_a light_n and_o will_v be_v without_o divine_a life_n as_o he_o call_v himself_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n john_n 8._o verse_n 12._o also_o in_o psalm_n 97.11_o and_o psalm_n 112.4_o and_o 2_o peter_n 1.19_o a_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o the_o darkness_n which_o change_v the_o darkness_n into_o light_n the_o three_o chapter_n of_o the_o natural_a ground_n how_o nature_n be_v a_o object_n or_o representation_n of_o divine_a skill_n and_o knowledge_n whereby_o the_o eternal_a will_n with_o the_o abyssall_n supernatural_a knowledge_n make_v itself_o perceptible_a visible_a operative_a and_o willing_a and_o what_o the_o mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la be_v how_o all_o be_v from_o by_o and_o in_o god_n how_o god_n be_v so_o near_o all_o thing_n and_o 23.24_o and_o jer._n 23.24_o fill_v all_o a_o high_o precious_a gate_n for_o the_o reader_n that_o love_v god_n to_o be_v well_o consider_v of_o 1._o john_n the_o first_o chapter_n it_o be_v thus_o 1.1_o john_n 1.1_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 2._o word_n verse_n 2._o the_o same_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n with_o god_n 3._o god_n verse_n 3._o all_o thing_n be_v make_v by_o it_o and_o without_o it_o be_v nothing_o make_v that_o be_v make_v 2._o the_o beginning_n of_o all_o and_o every_o substance_n or_o thing_n be_v the_o word_n viz_o the_o out-breathing_a or_o expression_n of_o god_n substance_n and_o god_n be_v the_o eternal_a one_o from_o eternity_n and_o continue_v the_o same_o also_o in_o eternity_n but_o the_o word_n be_v the_o efflux_n or_o outflowing_a of_o the_o divine_a willing_a or_o of_o the_o divine_a knowledge_n 3._o as_o the_o sense_n or_o thought_n flow_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o yet_o the_o total_a mind_n be_v but_o one_o only_o so_o also_o be_v the_o eternal_a one_o together_o in_o the_o outflowing_a of_o the_o willing_a and_o that_o be_v signify_v by_o this_o say_n in_o the_o beginning_n be_v the_o word_n 4._o for_o the_o word_n viz_o the_o efflux_n or_o outflowing_a from_o the_o willing_a of_o god_n be_v the_o eternal_a beginning_n and_o continue_v so_o eternal_o for_o it_o be_v the_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n of_o the_o eternal_a one_o wherewith_o and_o whereby_o the_o divine_a power_n become_v bring_v into_o a_o knowledge_n of_o somewhat_o 5._o and_o understand_v by_o the_o word_n the_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n of_o god_n willing_a and_o by_o the_o word_n god_n we_o understand_v the_o hide_a god_n viz_o the_o eternal_a one_o out_o of_o which_o the_o word_n eternal_o spring_v forth_o thus_o the_o efflux_n or_o outflowing_a of_o the_o divine_a one_o be_v the_o word_n and_o yet_o be_v god_n himself_o viz_o his_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n 6._o this_o efflux_n flow_v out_o from_o god_n and_o the_o out-flown_a be_v the_o wisdom_n the_o beginning_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o power_n colour_n virtue_n and_o property_n 7._o out_o of_o this_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n of_o the_o power_n wherein_o the_o willing_a of_o the_o eternal_a one_o behold_v itself_o flow_v forth_o the_o understanding_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o self-hood_n where_o the_o eternal_a will_n behold_v itself_o in_o self_n and_o in_o the_o wisdom_n introduce_v itself_o into_o lust_n or_o long_a delight_n to_o a_o similitude_n and_o express_v reflex_n image_n 8._o and_o this_o express_a reflex_n image_n be_v the_o great_a mystery_n mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la viz_o the_o creator_n of_o all_o substance_n or_o thing_n and_o creature_n for_o it_o be_v the_o separatour_n in_o the_o efflux_n of_o the_o will_n which_o make_v the_o will_n of_o the_o eternal_a one_o separable_a or_o
which_o spiritual_a grow_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n grow_v through_o all_o the_o four_o element_n and_o image_v or_o propagate_v itself_o out_o from_o the_o earth_n in_o all_o fruit_n and_o change_v all_o property_n of_o the_o fierceness_n into_o the_o temperature_n 11._o but_o when_o the_o property_n of_o the_o fierceness_n with_o the_o four_o element_n awaken_v through_o the_o averted_a or_o apostate_n desire_n and_o false_a or_o wicked_a will_n of_o adam_n and_o get_v the_o dominion_n than_o this_o sprout_v or_o vegetation_n fly_v back_o that_o be_v it_o remain_v stand_v in_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o inward_a ground_n and_o it_o be_v yet_o still_o indeed_o in_o the_o four_o element_n but_o yet_o only_o in_o the_o inward_a pure_a element_n and_o can_v become_v attain_v but_o only_o in_o the_o new_a regeneration_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n and_o in_o the_o material_a tincture_n wherein_o the_o paradisicall_a work_n be_v also_o total_o manifest_a for_o those_o that_o be_v we_o to_o understand_v 12._o this_o table_n show_v from_o whence_o all_o substance_n of_o this_o world_n be_v spring_v and_o what_o the_o creator_n be_v viz_o that_o the_o creator_n be_v the_o spiritual_a or_o divine_a power-world_n which_o the_o unity_n viz_o the_o eternal_a will_n have_v move_v which_o will_v be_v god_n himself_o 13._o but_o the_o seperatour_n or_o divider_n be_v the_o out-flown_a will_n out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a world_n which_o in_o that_o motion_n be_v out-flown_a out_o of_o itself_o and_o have_v make_v to_o itself_o a_o object_n or_o reflex_n image_n for_o its_o work_n where_o in_o such_o motion_n there_o be_v always_o fly_v forth_o one_o object_n or_o reflex_n image_n out_o of_o another_o even_o unto_o the_o most_o externall_n matter_n or_o mass_n of_o the_o earth_n 14._o and_o that_o be_v through_o the_o divine_a motion_n draw_v into_o a_o lump_n or_o mass_n and_o that_o very_a attraction_n of_o the_o motion_n remain_v still_o so_o and_o therefore_o 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principle_n of_o the_o divine_a manifestation_n or_o revelation_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o out-flown_a word_n of_o the_o divine_a willing_a 2._o as_o to_o the_o soul_n man_n be_v the_o eternal_a nature_n of_o the_o fiery_a or_o fire_n kind_n of_o disposition_n as_o a_o sparkle_n out_o of_o the_o centre_n out_o of_o which_o the_o fire_n originate_v and_o if_o this_o ground_n can_v attain_v or_o reach_v the_o divine_a light_n than_o it_o be_v a_o darkness_n from_o the_o magnetic_a attract_v desire_a power_n 3._o but_o if_o it_o attain_v or_o reach_v the_o light_n out_o from_o the_o fire_n so_o that_o this_o magnetic_a desire_n eat_v of_o the_o out-flown_a unity_n of_o god_n love_n then_o the_o true_a good_a spirit_n spring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o fire_n as_o the_o light_n shine_v or_o spring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o candle_n 4._o this_o now_o be_v two_o principle_n viz_o in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n the_o principle_n the_o the_o first_o principle_n soul_n and_o in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n the_o principle_n the_o the_o second_o principle_n spirit_n but_o the_o principle_n the_o the_o three_o principle_n body_n be_v the_o three_o principle_n as_o viz_o a_o substance_n of_o the_o visible_a world_n of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n out_o of_o the_o seven_o property_n of_o nature_n make_v into_o a_o image_n 5._o the_o soul_n have_v the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a world_n according_a to_o nature_n but_o the_o soul_n spirit_n be_v without_o property_n for_o it_o stand_v without_o or_o beyond_o nature_n note_n nature_n note_v note_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o become_v manifest_a through_o the_o soulish_a fiery_a or_o fire_n nature_n in_o the_o stillness_n for_o it_o be_v the_o true_a real_a express_a or_o reflex_n image_n of_o god_n viz_o a_o idea_n in_o which_o god_n himself_o work_v and_o dwell_v so_o far_o as_o the_o soul_n bring_v its_o desire_n into_o god_n and_o give_v itself_o up_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n but_o if_o not_o then_o be_v this_o idea_n viz_o the_o soul_n spirit_n dumb_a or_o mute_a and_o worklesse_a and_o stand_v only_o as_o a_o image_n in_o a_o look_a glass_n which_o disappear_v or_o vanish_v and_o have_v no_o substance_n as_o besell_v adam_n in_o the_o fall_n 6._o but_o if_o the_o soul_n give_v itself_o up_o to_o god_n and_o introduce_v its_o magnetic_a hunger_n into_o god_n love_n then_o the_o soul_n draw_v divine_a substance_n into_o itself_o viz_o the_o substantial_a wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o so_o its_o idea_n or_o spirit_n become_v substantial_a in_o the_o light_n power_n and_o attain_v divine_a life_n and_o then_o it_o be_v the_o true_a temple_n of_o god_n wherein_o god_n unity_n be_v manifest_a or_o reveal_v and_o operative_a 7._o note_n 7._o note_n note_n yet_o if_o the_o soul_n introduce_v itself_o with_o the_o desire_n into_o itself_o viz_o into_o own_o self-love_n and_o turn_v in_o with_o the_o desire_n into_o the_o seven_o property_n to_o prove_v they_o and_o eat_v of_o the_o lust_n or_o long_a delight_n of_o the_o property_n than_o it_o lift_v up_o itself_o and_o make_v it_o a_o â—â—â—estrum_fw-la viz_o a_o astrall_a object_n or_o reflex_n image_n which_o evestrum_n then_o instant_o hunger_v after_o the_o vanity_n of_o false_a or_o wicked_a lust_n as_o befall_v lucifer_n and_o adam_n where_o the_o evestrum_n of_o lucifer_n image_v itself_o in_o the_o fantasy_n and_o the_o evestrum_n of_o adam_n soul_n in_o the_o fiery_a the_o or_o fiery_a bestial_a property_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n whence_o the_o soul_n become_v venomed_a or_o poison_a and_o instant_o kindle_v the_o body_n which_o be_v from_o or_o out_o of_o the_o lincus_n of_o the_o earth_n so_o that_o the_o bestial_a property_n awaken_v in_o he_o and_o lust_v after_o the_o earthly_a bestial_a food_n viz_o after_o heat_n cold_a astringent_a bitter_a sweet_a and_o sour_a and_o introduce_v themselves_o with_o such_o property_n into_o a_o own_o self_n source_n or_o fountain_n of_o such_o lust_n and_o do_v with_o the_o desire_n eat_v of_o evil_n and_o good_a whence_o the_o image_n of_o god_n viz_o the_o idea_n become_v dark_a and_o worklesse_a and_o then_o the_o right_a spirit_n viz_o the_o operative_a idea_n become_v dumb_a or_o mute_a and_o dead_a as_o a_o image_n in_o a_o lookingglass_n be_v dead_a 8._o thus_o the_o soul_n become_v separate_v from_o god_n and_o stand_v in_o a_o natural_a willing_a for_o god_n willing_a in_o the_o spirit_n wrought_v no_o more_o and_o the_o willing_a of_o the_o evestrum_n begin_v viz_o the_o reflex_n image_v of_o the_o dark_a and_o outward_a world_n for_o the_o holy_a substance_n holy_a or_o angelical_a substance_n genius_n be_v change_v tincture_n 9_o in_o this_o table_n tincture_n stand_v above_o distribute_v in_o the_o seven_o property_n which_o signify_v the_o likeness_n or_o equality_n
very_a part_n be_v god_n become_v man_n that_o very_a part_n have_v the_o covenant_n the_o covenant_n ground_n of_o the_o angelical_a world_n for_o it_o have_v its_o original_a out_o of_o the_o angelical_a world_n 16._o but_o if_o as_o many_o time_n wicked_a parent_n whole_o steep_a demerse_n and_o plunge_v themselves_o into_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o so_o beget_v child_n then_o indeed_o be_v their_o seed_n shut_v up_o in_o death_n and_o have_v nothing_o of_o a_o right_n humane_a essence_n in_o they_o which_o move_v itself_o but_o only_o that_o which_o the_o constellation_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n majoris_fw-la mundi_fw-la have_v in_o itself_o 17._o note_n 17._o note_n and_o there_o indeed_o be_v the_o divine_a power_n somewhat_o stir_v but_o the_o anger_n be_v power_n be_v set_v in_o opposition_n and_o it_o be_v very_o hard_a yet_o it_o be_v very_o possible_a for_o god_n become_a man_n or_o incarnation_n be_v set_v and_o present_v to_o all_o soul_n in_o the_o life_n light_n 18._o but_o the_o baptism_n contain_v somewhat_o else_o god_n essence_n viz_o the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n generate_v out_o of_o god_n meekness_n must_v stir_v the_o right_a humane_a essence_n with_o adam_n shut_v up_o or_o include_v in_o death_n and_o must_v give_v in_o itself_o there_o as_o a_o new_a life_n or_o a_o live_a essence_n god_n water_n must_v baptise_v the_o holy_a ghost_n must_v be_v the_o workmaster_n 19_o but_o i_o say_v according_a to_o my_o knowledge_n that_o the_o water_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n upon_o which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n hatch_v spirit_n hover_v or_o hatch_v move_v be_v hardly_o give_v in_o to_o the_o poison_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o of_o death_n where_o there_o be_v not_o a_o essence_n of_o desire_n within_o 20._o i_o say_v thus_o that_o also_o a_o child_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o have_v the_o life_n in_o the_o mother_n body_n or_o womb_n so_o far_o as_o the_o divine_a essence_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o heavenly_a part_n be_v stir_v be_v clear_o baptize_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o reach_v or_o attain_v the_o become_a man_n or_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n 21._o for_o the_o baptism_n stand_v not_o in_o the_o preacher_n authority_n that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v wait_v upon_o he_o for_o the_o become_a man_n or_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n wait_v not_o upon_o man_n authority_n but_o upon_o the_o limit_v or_o mark_v that_o god_n stick_v or_o set_v in_o his_o covenant_n 22._o the_o limit_v or_o mark_v become_v bless_v therefore_o 1.42_o therefore_o luke_n 1.42_o say_v the_o angel_n to_o mary_n thou_o be_v the_o bless_a among_o woman_n the_o limit_v or_o mark_v stick_v in_o she_o that_o become_v bless_v and_o that_o bless_a she_o also_o when_o god_n heart_n make_v the_o limit_v or_o mark_v come_v stir_v 23._o that_o same_o limit_v or_o mark_v reach_v back_o even_o unto_o adam_n and_o forward_o even_o to_o the_o last_o man_n and_o when_o god_n become_v man_n than_o become_v the_o limit_v or_o mark_v in_o the_o heavenly_a part_n stir_v not_o in_o mary_n alone_o but_o also_o in_o adam_n and_o eve_n and_o all_o their_o child_n which_o have_v give_v themselves_o up_o into_o god_n they_o become_v all_o bless_a in_o the_o limit_v or_o mark._n 24._o for_o that_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n institute_v with_o adam_n and_o eve_n that_o very_a covenant_n stand_v in_o all_o and_o every_o humane_a essence_n but_o not_o in_o the_o devilish_a 25._o but_o the_o baptism_n be_v the_o seal_n that_o god_n hang_v or_o annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n as_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n circumcision_n be_v god_n give_v in_o the_o baptism_n divine_a water_n to_o the_o humane_a for_o a_o earnest_a or_o pledge_n and_o seal_n 26._o but_o the_o covenant_n be_v plain_o there_o before_o the_o baptism_n it_o be_v make_v in_o paradise_n yea_o 1.4_o yea_o 1_o pet._n 1.20_o eph._n 1.4_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n as_o soon_o as_o a_o soul_n in_o the_o mother_n body_n or_o womb_n be_v stir_v so_o that_o a_o principle_n and_o a_o humane_a soul_n be_v generate_v or_o bear_v so_o instant_o it_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n 27._o for_o christ_n have_v give_v himself_o into_o god_n fire_n into_o the_o principle_n and_o fulfil_v the_o covenant_n and_o be_v become_v the_o pâ—â—â—ne_o the_o or_o pâ—â—â—ne_o earnest_a or_o pledge_n of_o the_o testament_n 28._o that_o same_o pawn_n or_o pledge_n wait_v upon_o no_o outward_a ordinance_n or_o upon_o the_o outward_a man_n conceit_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o a_o soul_n be_v generate_v or_o bear_v out_o of_o the_o principle_n it_o be_v in_o the_o prey_n of_o the_o testament_n so_o far_o as_o the_o divine_a life_n in_o the_o soul_n be_v stir_v 29._o but_o not_o in_o the_o wicked_a soul_n there_o must_v the_o divine_a life_n first_o be_v generate_v or_o bear_v god_n anger_n devour_v many_o a_o soul_n and_o that_o yet_o in_o the_o essence_n ere_o it_o attaiâ—eth_v or_o reach_v the_o principle_n and_o therefore_o because_o it_o be_v out_o of_o false_a or_o wicked_a essence_n from_o the_o evil_a seed_n of_o the_o parent_n objection_n 30._o reason_n say_v what_o can_v a_o child_n do_v to_o it_o that_o the_o parent_n be_v wicked_a answer_n yea_o also_o what_o can_v god_n do_v to_o it_o stand_v it_o not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o parent_n to_o beget_v a_o child_n what_o can_v god_n do_v with_o it_o that_o whore_n and_o whoremonger_n crawl_v together_o 31._o though_o indeed_o the_o false_a or_o wicked_a tree_n do_v not_o thus_o alone_o arise_v out_o of_o this_o line_n or_o lineage_n but_o also_o in_o the_o marriage_n be_v not_o man_n free_a if_o he_o awaken_v no_o life_n then_o his_o seed_n continue_v a_o life_n a_o or_o ground_n of_o substance_n and_o life_n essence_n 32._o shall_v therefore_o god_n for_o the_o child_n innocency_n sake_n cast_v the_o pearl_n before_o swine_n do_v not_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n stand_v towards_o it_o it_o may_v enter_v in_o god_n it_o god_n or_o hinder_v it_o shut_v it_o up_o from_o none_o 33._o but_o a_o evil_a man_n be_v shut_v up_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n why_o also_o not_o in_o the_o seed_n the_o seed_n be_v true_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o body_n if_o a_o man_n will_v reap_v good_a wheat_n a_o man_n must_v needs_o then_o sow_v wheat_n but_o if_o thistle-seed_n be_v sow_o than_o a_o thistle_n grow_v out_o of_o it_o and_o must_v god_n then_o change_v that_o into_o wheat_n 34._o have_v not_o the_o sour_a power_n to_o sow_v in_o his_o field_n what_o he_o will_v or_o will_v thou_o say_v what_o can_v the_o thistle_n do_v to_o it_o that_o it_o be_v a_o thistle_n and_o prick_v it_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v among_o the_o wheat_n but_o it_o grow_v up_o together_o of_o itself_o 35._o god_n will_v indeed_o be_v at_o quiet_a if_o no_o thistle-childe_n do_v grow_v it_o be_v also_o not_o his_o ordinance_n 39_o ordinance_n luke_n 13.25_o 38_o 39_o but_o the_o devil_n sow_v weed_n among_o the_o wheat_n viz_o into_o man_n mind_n why_o do_v man_n let_v he_o do_v that_o and_o destroy_v himself_o so_o that_o his_o essence_n become_v a_o thistle-seed_n and_o bear_v weed_n for_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o god_n 36._o also_o it_o lie_v not_o all_o in_o the_o seed_n but_o in_o the_o field_n or_o soil_n many_o a_o noble_a grain_n of_o corn_n perish_v in_o the_o evil_a field_n or_o soyle_n essence_n 37._o the_o heaven_n with_o the_o sun_n give_v to_o all_o vegetable_n or_o sprouts_n life_n and_o power_n the_o sun_n make_v no_o weed_n also_o it_o desire_v none_o but_o the_o essence_n in_o the_o field_n or_o soil_n make_v many_o somewhat_o else_o and_o destroy_v the_o good_a so_o also_o in_o man._n 38._o many_o a_o curse_n stick_v which_o one_o wish_v to_o the_o other_o when_o the_o other_o have_v stir_v up_o or_o provoke_v the_o curse_n and_o be_v capable_a of_o it_o or_o liable_a to_o it_o as_o indeed_o be_v common_a among_o wicked_a marry_a people_n who_o wish_v the_o devil_n and_o hell_n fire_n to_o one_o another_o 39_o if_o they_o both_o be_v wicked_a shall_v not_o also_o their_o wicked_a will_n be_v do_v to_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v beget_v wicked_a child_n there_o be_v not_o any_o good_a in_o they_o how_o then_o shall_v good_a proceed_v from_o or_o out_o of_o they_o 40._o what_o can_v god_n do_v to_o this_o do_v he_o not_o set_v his_o word_n and_o teach_v before_o they_o and_o make_v their_o destruction_n know_v to_o they_o if_o they_o will_v not_o regard_v it_o then_o let_v they_o go_v whither_o they_o will_v thus_o also_o be_v their_o seed_n and_o so_o many_o a_o child_n be_v generate_v or_o bear_v a_o thistle_n and_o evil_a beast_n and_o be_v baptize_v in_o the_o anger_n
28._o question_n what_o be_v the_o principle_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n of_o the_o superior_a and_o inferior_a substance_n 29._o question_n what_o be_v the_o sperme_n or_o seed_n of_o the_o generation_n of_o all_o thing_n 30._o question_n what_o be_v the_o distinction_n or_o difference_n of_o thâ—_n sperme_n or_o seed_n between_o the_o metal_n stone_n and_o vegetable_n viz_o herb_n tree_n and_o mineral_n earth_n 31._o question_n how_o be_v the_o conjunction_n of_o the_o feminine_a and_o masculine_a kind_a effect_v whence_o their_o seed_n and_o grow_v exist_v 32._o question_n what_o be_v the_o tincture_n in_o the_o spermatick_a kind_a or_o species_n whence_o the_o grow_v and_o lustre_n exist_v 33._o question_n out_o of_o what_o be_v all_o creature_n of_o the_o mortal_a life_n become_v sprout_v and_o create_v 34._o question_n what_o be_v the_o archaeus_n and_o separator_n of_o their_o kind_a or_o species_n and_o property_n which_o have_v form_v and_o still_o at_o this_o day_n do_v form_n they_o 35._o question_n what_o be_v the_o six_o day_n work_n of_o the_o creation_n and_o the_o sabbath_n 36._o question_n what_o be_v the_o difference_n or_o distinction_n of_o the_o mortal_a creature_n and_o what_o be_v their_o chaos_n wherein_o every_o generation_n or_o species_n live_v and_o wherein_o they_o be_v become_v distinguish_v one_o from_o another_o 37._o question_n to_o what_o end_n and_o wherefore_o do_v the_o mortal_a creature_n come_v to_o be_v 38._o question_n out_o of_o what_o 22._o what_o gen._n 2.7_o to_o the_o 22._o as_o to_o the_o body_n do_v man_n become_v create_v 39_o question_n what_o be_v *_o the_o breathe_n in_o whence_o man_n be_v become_v a_o live_a soul_n 40._o question_n what_o be_v the_o immortal_a life_n in_o man_n viz_o the_o soul_n and_o what_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n and_o the_o outward_a life_n in_o this_o world_n in_o he_o 41._o question_n what_o be_v the_o idea_n or_o express_a reflex_n 1.26_o reflex_n gen._n 1.26_o image_n of_o god_n in_o man_n wherein_o god_n work_v and_o dwell_v 42._o question_n what_o be_v english_a be_v see_v the_o 40._o question_n of_o the_o soul_n quest_n 39_o 40._o also_o myster_n magnum_fw-la ch_n 25._o ver_fw-la 16._o and_o the_o 14._o epistle_n ver_fw-la 14._o quere_z the_o epistle_n in_o english_a paradise_n wherein_o god_n create_v man_n be_v it_o alterable_a and_o a_o creature_n or_o do_v it_o stand_v in_o the_o eternal_a ground_n 43._o question_n why_o do_v god_n in_o the_o beginning_n create_v but_o one_o man_n and_o not_o instant_o a_o man_n and_o wife_n at_o once_o as_o other_o species_n be_v 44._o question_n whether_o be_v the_o first_o man_n in_o such_o a_o habit_n of_o condition_n create_v to_o eternal_a life_n or_o to_o change_v or_o alteration_n 45._o question_n what_o manner_n of_o image_n be_v adam_n before_o his_o eve_n in_o what_o form_n and_o condition_n be_v he_o when_o he_o be_v neither_o man_n nor_o wife_n but_o both_o 46._o question_n whether_o have_v adam_n before_o his_o eve_n 22._o gen._n 2._o from_o the_o 7._o to_o the_o 22._o also_o masculine_a member_n and_o such_o bone_n stomach_n gut_n entrail_n tooth_n and_o also_o such_o thing_n as_o we_o now_o have_v 47._o question_n if_o adam_n also_o have_v be_v thus_o as_o we_o be_v now_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o he_o shall_v stand_v in_o such_o a_o manner_n in_o impassibility_n and_o incorruptibility_n 48._o question_n have_v adam_n eat_v and_o drink_v be_v after_o a_o paradisicall_a manner_n without_o care_n and_o necessity_n or_o want_n if_o he_o have_v stand_v out_o the_o trial_n or_o proba_n 49._o question_n whether_o also_o shall_v adam_n have_v eat_v such_o fruit_n in_o paradise_n as_o the_o heavenly_a food_n after_o this_o time_n shall_v be_v or_o whereinto_o shall_v he_o have_v eat_v where_o shall_v that_o have_v remain_v or_o what_o will_v have_v become_v of_o it_o see_v all_o substance_n of_o this_o world_n be_v earthly_a and_o transitory_a and_o he_o only_o be_v a_o eternal_a heavenly_a image_n and_o need_v not_o the_o vanity_n 50._o question_n whether_o also_o do_v the_o four_o element_n govern_v adam_n in_o his_o innocency_n or_o but_o one_o only_a in_o the_o equality_n of_o the_o four_o element_n also_o whether_o do_v he_o feel_v heat_n and_o cold_a before_o he_o fall_v 51._o question_n whether_o also_o shall_v any_o thing_n have_v be_v able_a to_o kill_v he_o or_o destroy_v he_o 52._o question_n what_o shall_v adam_n state_n and_o condition_n upon_o earth_n have_v be_v what_o shall_v he_o have_v do_v if_o he_o have_v continue_v in_o paradise_n 53._o question_n what_o be_v the_o earth_n with_o its_o fruit_n before_o the_o curse_n when_o it_o be_v call_v paradise_n 3.17_o gen._n 3.17_o 54._o question_n whether_o also_o shall_v it_o have_v be_v possible_a that_o the_o propagation_n shall_v be_v effect_v without_o man_n and_o wife_n be_v 3â—.36_n be_v luk._n 20_o 3â—.36_n in_o the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a they_o shall_v be_v 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frail_a corruptible_fw-fr foolish_a life_n and_o to_o die_v with_o the_o reason_n and_o to_o give_v the_o will_n to_o god_n 62._o this_o the_o earthly_a reason_n hold_v for_o a_o folly_n especial_o when_o it_o once_o see_v that_o god_n also_o as_o to_o the_o wise_a forsake_v their_o earthly_a folly_n and_o let_v the_o body_n of_o such_o folly_n wherein_o the_o folly_n have_v behold_v itself_o without_o help_n to_o go_v to_o the_o grave_a therefore_o it_o suppose_v that_o this_o man_n have_v receive_v no_o deliverance_n from_o god_n for_o if_o he_o have_v trust_v he_o then_o must_v his_o faith_n sure_o have_v be_v false_a else_o he_o have_v indeed_o deliver_v he_o in_o his_o life-time_n 63._o also_o since_o it_o feel_v not_o its_o punishment_n instant_o it_o suppose_v there_o be_v no_o more_o in_o earnest_a seriousness_n and_o know_v not_o that_o the_o note_n the_o note_n long_o the_o more_o it_o enclose_v or_o comprehend_v itself_o in_o folly_n the_o strong_a will_v be_v the_o source_n quality_n or_o torment_n of_o the_o eternal_a pain_n in_o itself_o so_o that_o when_o the_o light_n of_o the_o outward_a nature_n break_v from_o it_o wherein_o it_o have_v for_o a_o season_n pride_v and_o strut_v in_o self-hood_n that_o then_o it_o stand_v in_o itself_o in_o darkness_n so_o that_o its_o false_a wicked_a ownself_n desire_n be_v a_o mere_a rough_a sting_a hard_a sharp_a and_o opposite_a will._n 64._o it_o hope_v this_o time_n upon_o a_o outward_a help_n and_o bring_v itself_o into_o pleasure_n of_o its_o will_n and_o hold_v that_o for_o its_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o when_o the_o outward_a light_n extinguish_v in_o death_n so_o than_o it_o stand_v in_o eternal_a despair_n and_o look_v for_o no_o deliverer_n more_o either_o round_o about_o or_o in_o itself_o 65._o but_o the_o wise_a 3.18_o wise_a 1_o cor._n 3.18_o become_v to_o himself_o in_o this_o world_n a_o fool_n and_o learn_v to_o hate_v his_o folly_n which_o the_o reason_n account_v for_o prudence_n and_o cunning_a ability_n and_o part_n thus_o must_v his_o wisdom_n which_o the_o world_n hold_v for_o folly_n be_v a_o folly_n to_o reason_n at_o which_o it_o be_v scandalize_v 66._o and_o thus_o also_o god_n in_o the_o wise_a hate_v the_o foolish_a mortal_a life_n just_a as_o the_o wise_a hate_v it_o himself_o that_o the_o true_a divine_a life_n in_o he_o with_o the_o understanding_n may_v rule_v and_o govern_v 67._o and_o therefore_o with_o god_n there_o be_v no_o regard_n or_o trouble_v about_o the_o mortal_a body_n of_o the_o wise_a for_o he_o comprise_v or_o comprehend_v his_o divine_a ens_fw-la iâ—â—â—im_fw-la in_o his_o spirit_n and_o will_n and_o leave_v the_o body_n of_o the_o folly_n with_o the_o foolish_a departure_n in_o its_o grave_a till_o the_o last_o day_n till_o the_o separation_n of_o all_o and_o every_o substance_n 68_o and_o that_o the_o reason_n understand_v not_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v foolish_a yet_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v a_o man_n not_o according_a to_o the_o folly_n but_o according_a to_o god_n spirit_n and_o judge_v what_o be_v divine_a and_o not_o according_a to_o the_o image-like_a or_o imaginary_a reason_n 69._o for_o it_o be_v write_v whosoever_o note_n whosoever_o gal._n 6.8_o note_n build_v upon_o the_o flesh_n viz_o upon_o the_o mortal_a reason_n of_o own_o self-will_n he_o will_v of_o the_o flesh_n inherit_v perdition_n or_o corruption_n 70._o but_o whosoever_o build_v upon_o the_o spirit_n viz_o upon_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o set_v his_o will_n in_o the_o hope_n of_o divine_a promise_n he_o will_v inherit_v from_o the_o spirit_n the_o eternal_a life_n the_o second_o chapter_n of_o the_o mind_n will_n and_o thought_n of_o the_o humane_a life_n how_o they_o have_v their_o original_a from_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o how_o it_o be_v a_o object_n or_o representation_n viz_o a_o image_n of_o god_n in_o which_o god_n will_v work_v and_o dwell_v reason_n say_v 1._o see_v the_o mind_n together_o with_o the_o sense_n or_o thought_n be_v a_o inceptive_a natural_a life_n which_o stand_v in_o a_o time_n and_o fragility_n or_o corruptibility_n how_o may_v it_o then_o in_o this_o time_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o super-sensuall_a divine_a life_n or_o how_o be_v the_o divine_a inhabitancy_n in_o this_o life_n answer_n 2._o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v a_o form_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o be_v come_v from_o the_o divine_a in_o breathe_v into_o the_o create_a image_n of_o man_n it_o be_v the_o image_v word_n of_o the_o divine_a skill_n and_o knowledge_n but_o yet_o be_v from_o the_o opposite_a breathe_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o temporal_a nature_n become_v poison_v so_o that_o the_o life_n will_n have_v immage_v itself_o with_o the_o outward_a earthly_a object_n
divisible_a or_o distinguishable_a it_o be_v the_o seperability_n in_o the_o will_n out_o of_o which_o power_n and_o property_n arise_v original_o 9_o these_o power_n be_v again_o a_o efflux_n of_o themselves_o wherein_o every_o power_n introduce_v itself_o into_o own_o selfwill_a according_a to_o the_o virtue_n of_o that_o same_o power_n whence_o the_o multiplicity_n of_o will_n arise_v original_o and_o out_o of_o which_o also_o the_o creature_o life_n of_o the_o eternal_a have_v take_v its_o original_a viz_o angel_n and_o soul_n 10._o and_o yet_o a_o man_n note_n man_n note_n can_v say_v that_o herein_o a_o nature_n or_o creature_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v but_o the_o eternal_a imagibility_n of_o the_o divine_a word_n and_o will_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v in_o such_o a_o object_n or_o representation_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o wisdom_n in_o such_o forming_n of_o similitude_n play_v or_o sport_v with_o itself_o 11._o like_a as_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n in_o the_o understanding_n with_o the_o sense_n or_o thought_n introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o object_n or_o representation_n of_o a_o express_a or_o reflex_n image_n and_o with_o the_o same_o flow_v forth_o and_o include_v or_o comprise_v it_o in_o image_n note_n image_n note_n which_o image_n be_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o mind_n wherein_o the_o will_n of_o the_o mind_n work_v and_o thus_o with_o the_o lust_n include_v itself_o in_o a_o sharpness_n viz_o in_o a_o magnetical_a reception_n out_o of_o which_o joy_n and_o sorrow_n arise_v original_o thus_o also_o we_o be_v to_o apprehend_v concern_v the_o eternal_a mind_n of_o the_o perceptibility_n that_o the_o exit_fw-la or_o out-going_a of_o the_o one_o only_a will_n of_o god_n have_v introduce_v itself_o through_o the_o word_n into_o divisibility_n or_o seperability_n and_o the_o seperability_n have_v introduce_v itself_o into_o receptibility_n viz_o into_o own_o self_n lust_n and_o desire_n to_o its_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n of_o itself_o out_o of_o the_o unity_n into_o multiplicity_n 12._o the_o desire_n be_v the_o ground_n and_o beginning_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o inventibility_n or_o perceptibility_n of_o the_o own_o self_n will_v for_o therein_o be_v the_o seperability_n of_o the_o unity_n bring_v into_o receptibility_n out_o of_o which_o the_o seperability_n of_o the_o will_v be_v bring_v into_o perceptibility_n of_o a_o self-hood_n wherein_o the_o true_a creature_o perceptible_a angelical_a and_o soulish_a life_n be_v understand_v 13._o for_o the_o will_n of_o the_o eternal_a one_o be_v unperceptible_a without_o inclination_n to_o any_o thing_n for_o it_o have_v nothing_o to_o which_o it_o can_v incline_v itself_o but_o only_o in_o itself_o therefore_o thus_o it_o bring_v itself_o forth_o out_o of_o itself_o and_o bring_v the_o efflux_n of_o its_o unity_n into_o multiplicity_n and_o into_o reception_n to_o self-hood_n viz_o to_o a_o place_n of_o a_o nature_n out_o of_o which_o property_n arise_v original_o 14._o for_o every_o property_n have_v its_o own_o seperatour_n divider_n and_o maker_n in_o itself_o and_o be_v in_o itself_o total_a or_o entire_a according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o eternal_a unity_n 15._o thus_o the_o seperatour_n of_o every_o willing_a bring_v again_o property_n out_o of_o itself_o whence_o the_o infinite_a multiplicity_n exi_v and_o thereby_o the_o eternal_a one_o make_v itself_o perceptible_a not_o according_a to_o the_o unity_n but_o according_a to_o the_o efflux_n of_o the_o unity_n 16._o only_o the_o efflux_n bring_v itself_o so_o far_o as_o even_o into_o the_o great_a sharpness_n with_o the_o magnetical_a receptibility_n even_o into_o fire_v into_o or_o fire_v the_o fiery_a kind_a in_o which_o fiery_a kind_n the_o eternal_a one_o become_v majestic_a and_o a_o light_n 17._o thus_o the_o eternal_a power_n thereby_o become_v desirous_a and_o work_a and_o be_v the_o original_a of_o the_o perceptible_a life_n where_o in_o the_o word_n of_o power_n in_o the_o efflux_n a_o eternal_a perceptible_a life_n original_o arise_v 18._o for_o if_o the_o life_n have_v no_o perceptibility_n than_o it_o will_v have_v neither_o willing_a nor_o work_v but_o the_o pain_n make_v it_o work_v and_o willing_a and_o the_o light_n of_o such_o kindle_v through_o the_o fire_n make_v it_o a_o kingdâ—â—e_n of_o joy_n for_o it_o be_v a_o salve_v unction_n or_o anoint_v of_o the_o painfulness_n 19_o out_o of_o this_o eternal_a work_n of_o the_o perceptibility_n and_o cogitability_n or_o sensibility_n where_o that_o very_a work_n have_v note_n have_v note_n ever_o from_o eternity_n thus_o introduce_v itself_o into_o nature_n viz_o into_o property_n be_v the_o visible_a world_n with_o all_o its_o host_n spring_v forth_o and_o bring_v into_o a_o creature_n 20._o for_o the_o eternity_n of_o such_o work_n to_o fire_n light_n and_o darkness_n have_v with_o the_o visible_a world_n bring_v itself_o into_o a_o object_n or_o representation_n and_o appoint_v and_o ordain_v the_o seperatour_n in_o all_o power_n of_o the_o out-flown_a substance_n through_o the_o desirability_n for_o a_o officer_n of_o nature_n with_o which_o the_o eternal_a will_n rule_v make_v form_v and_o image_v all_o thing_n 21._o thus_o we_o can_v by_o no_o mean_n say_v that_o god_n substance_n be_v somewhat_o afar_o off_o that_o possess_v or_o have_v a_o several_a space_n or_o place_n for_o the_o abyss_n of_o nature_n and_o creature_n be_v god_n himself_o 22._o the_o visible_a world_n with_o its_o host_n and_o creature_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o out-flown_a word_n which_o have_v introduce_v itself_o into_o property_n where_o in_o the_o property_n a_o own_o self-will_n be_v exi_v 23._o and_o with_o the_o receptibility_n of_o the_o willing_a be_v the_o creature_o life_n exi_v which_o life_n have_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o world_n introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o receptibility_n to_o a_o creature_o ground_n which_o the_o seperatour_n have_v divide_v according_a to_o the_o property_n and_o bring_v it_o into_o a_o own_o self-willing_a according_a to_o such_o form_n 24._o so_o also_o be_v with_o the_o own_o self-willing_a of_o such_o desire_n the_o substance_n viz_o the_o body_n exi_v of_o every_o receptibility_n out_o of_o its_o similitude_n and_o property_n whereby_o the_o seperatour_n have_v mark_v sign_v stamp_v or_o imprint_v itself_o and_o make_v itself_o visible_a as_o be_v to_o be_v apprehend_v in_o all_o and_o every_o life_n of_o the_o twofold_a life_n in_o the_o object_n or_o representation_n of_o the_o divine_a willing_a 25._o in_o this_o object_n of_o the_o divine_a willing_a we_o be_v to_o understand_v a_o twofold_a life_n viz_o first_o a_o eternal_a and_o second_o a_o temporal_a mortal_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n 26._o the_o eternal_a be_v in_o the_o eternal_a and_o arise_v original_o out_o of_o the_o eternal_a word_n and_o stand_v in_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o eternal_a spiritual_a world_n viz_o in_o mysterio_fw-la magno_fw-la in_o the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o divine_a object_n or_o representation_n and_o be_v the_o sensible_a cogitative_a understand_a life_n in_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o eternal_a fire_n and_o light_n 27._o the_o most_o inward_a ground_n be_v a_o spark_n of_o the_o out-flown_a will_n of_o god_n through_o the_o eternal_a breathe_n of_o god_n and_o be_v bind_v and_o tie_v to_o or_o with_o god_n word_n to_o will_v nothing_o else_o but_o only_o what_o the_o eternal_a will_n of_o god_n will_v through_o such_o efflux_n or_o outflowing_a 28._o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o dwellinghouse_n of_o the_o divine_a willing_a whereby_o the_o divine_a will_n manife_v or_o reveal_v itself_o and_o be_v to_o no_o own_o self-hood_n of_o own_o self_n willing_a become_v manifest_v but_o only_o to_o the_o instrument_n of_o divine_a willing_a whereby_o the_o same_o will_n do_v effect_n or_o perform_v its_o work_n of_o wonder_n 29._o it_o be_v the_o seperatour_n of_o the_o divine_a willing_a as_o a_o instrument_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o divine_a will_n have_v image_v itself_o to_o a_o wonder-worker_n of_o the_o omnipotency_n and_o glory_n wherewith_o he_o will_v rule_v all_o thing_n in_o which_o regard_n also_o the_o divine_a understanding_n have_v be_v give_v to_o it_o of_o the_o temporal_a mortal_a life_n 30._o the_o other_o life_n be_v a_o inceptive_a beginning_n efflux_n of_o the_o seperatour_n of_o all_o power_n and_o be_v call_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n which_o life_n in_o the_o out-flown_a property_n be_v become_v creature_o and_o be_v a_o life_n of_o all_o creature_n of_o the_o visible_a world_n wherewith_o the_o seperatour_n or_o creator_n of_o this_o visible_a world_n image_v itself_o and_o make_v a_o similitude_n according_a to_o the_o spiritual_a world_n wherein_o the_o power_n of_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a world_n together_o form_v image_v and_o behold_v or_o see_v itself_o 31._o for_o the_o spiritual_a world_n of_o fire_n light_n and_o darkness_n
and_o yet_o but_o of_o one_o and_o where_o yet_o he_o be_v call_v the_o eternal_a power_n and_o word_n this_o be_v the_o precious_a and_o high_a ground_n and_o thus_o to_o be_v consider_v and_o understand_v 77._o as_o the_o divine_a will_n include_v itself_o in_o a_o place_n to_o self-hood_n viz_o to_o power_n and_o work_v in_o itself_o and_o yet_o through_o its_o work_n go_v forth_o and_o make_v to_o itself_o a_o object_n viz_o the_o wisdom_n through_o which_o the_o ground_n and_o proceed_n or_o descent_n of_o all_o thing_n or_o substance_n be_v spring_v forth_o so_o also_o in_o like_a manner_n know_v this_o 78._o all_o whatsoever_o in_o the_o substance_n of_o this_o world_n be_v soft_a meek_a and_o thin_a that_o be_v flow_v forth_o and_o give_v forth_o itself_o and_o the_o ground_n and_o original_n thereof_o be_v according_a to_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o eternity_n where_o the_o unity_n perpetual_o flow_v forth_o from_o itself_o as_o a_o man_n understand_v that_o in_o the_o substance_n of_o rarity_n or_o transparency_n viz_o in_o the_o water_n and_o the_o air_n there_o be_v no_o perceptibility_n or_o pain_n so_o far_o as_o that_o substance_n be_v only_o and_o alone_o in_o itself_o 79._o but_o whatsoever_o be_v hard_a and_o impress_v as_o bone_n wood_n herb_n metal_n fire_v earth_n stone_n and_o the_o like_a matter_n therein_o lie_v the_o image_n of_o divine_a power_n and_o motion_n and_o it_o shut_v itself_o up_o with_o its_o seperatour_n viz_o the_o effluence_n of_o divine_a desire_n as_o a_o noble_a jewel_n or_o sparkle_n of_o divine_a power_n from_o power_n or_o before_o or_o in_o respect_n of_o or_o from_o as_o to_o the_o grossness_n or_o drossiness_n 80._o and_o it_o be_v therefore_o hard_a and_o fiery_a in_o that_o it_o have_v its_o ground_n from_o the_o divine_a inclusion_n viz_o where_o the_o eternal_a one_o introduce_v itself_o into_o a_o ground_n of_o the_o trinity_n to_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o power_n and_o yet_o shut_v itself_o up_o 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not_o apprehend_v nor_o see_v god_n which_o be_v because_o they_o unite_v not_o their_o will_n into_o god_n soul_n god_n the_o will_n of_o the_o soul_n it_o will_v be_v lord_n itself_o thus_o it_o continue_v without_o god_n only_o in_o itself_o and_o god_n also_o continue_v in_o himself_o and_o thus_o one_o dwell_v in_o the_o other_o and_o know_v nothing_o of_o the_o other_o for_o the_o one_o turn_v the_o back_n to_o the_o other_o and_o see_v not_o the_o other_o face_n or_o countenance_n 15._o also_o the_o light_a world_n know_v nothing_o of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o devil_n nothing_o of_o the_o light_a world_n but_o only_o this_o that_o they_o be_v once_o therein_o and_o they_o image_n or_o represent_v it_o before_o they_o as_o one_o that_o see_v it_o in_o the_o imagination_n whereas_o yet_o the_o light_a world_n no_o more_o give_v itself_o into_o their_o imagination_n neither_o do_v they_o imagine_v after_o or_o according_a to_o it_o for_o it_o terrifi_v they_o also_o they_o be_v ashamed_a about_o it_o 16._o thus_o also_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v concern_v the_o outward_a world_n god_n light_n shine_v through_o and_o through_o but_o be_v only_o comprehend_v by_o that_o which_o do_v unite_v and_o appropriate_v itself_o thereunto_o 17._o therefore_o see_v this_o world_n be_v as_o it_o be_v mute_a or_o dumb_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o without_o understanding_n therefore_o it_o continue_v in_o its_o own_o willing_a and_o bring_v its_o own_o spirit_n into_o itself_o 18._o although_o god_n have_v give_v a_o nature-god_n viz_o the_o sun_n to_o it_o whereinto_o all_o thing_n or_o substance_n shall_v cast_v their_o willing_a and_o desire_n whatsoever_o be_v in_o this_o world_n and_o do_v not_o so_o that_o continue_v to_o be_v
the_o eternal_a nature_n 21._o outward_a reason_n suppose_v when_o the_o outward_a eye_n seethe_v a_o thing_n that_o be_v all_o there_o be_v no_o other_o see_v more_o indeed_o it_o be_v bad_a enough_o when_o the_o poor_a soul_n borrow_v the_o outward_a lookingglass_n and_o must_v make_v shift_n to_o help_v itself_o only_o with_o that_o but_o where_o will_v its_o see_v remain_v when_o the_o outward_a lookingglass_n break_v wherewith_o will_v it_o then_o see_v with_o the_o anxious_a fire-flash_n in_o the_o abomination_n in_o the_o darkness_n it_o can_v see_v no_o other_o where_n 22._o therefore_o it_o often_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o when_o the_o poor_a captive_a soul_n discover_v or_o describe_v itself_o in_o the_o inward_a root_n and_o think_v what_o will_v follow_v when_o the_o outward_a look_a glass_n break_v that_o it_o be_v horrible_o terrify_v and_o precipitate_v or_o cast_v the_o body_n into_o anguish_n and_o doubt_v 23._o for_o it_o can_v no_o where_n discover_v where_o its_o eternal_a rest_n shall_v be_v but_o it_o find_v that_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o in_o mere_a unquietness_n moreover_o in_o darkness_n and_o have_v the_o outward_a lookingglass_n only_o as_o it_o be_v borrow_v 24._o for_o while_o the_o soul_n stick_v in_o this_o outward_a body_n it_o may_v indeed_o make_v a_o shift_n to_o help_v itself_o with_o the_o sun-looking-glasse_n for_o the_o sun_n have_v in_o its_o root_n the_o inward_a fire_n viz_o the_o principle_n of_o the_o father_n 25._o from_o that_o very_a fire_n it_o get_v a_o glance_n or_o lookingglass_n which_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o body_n so_o that_o it_o can_v in_o this_o earthly_a transitory_a life_n be_v in_o joy_n but_o when_o the_o outward_a lookingglass_n break_v then_o that_o be_v out_o or_o extinguish_v and_o the_o soul_n fire_n go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o sadness_n or_o sorrow_n viz_o into_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o darkness_n 26._o the_o soul_n have_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o outward_a body_n three_o looking-glass_n or_o eye_n of_o all_o the_o three_o world_n and_o into_o which_o lookingglass_n it_o incline_v or_o turn_v in_o itself_o out_o of_o that_o it_o see_v but_o it_o have_v no_o more_o but_o one_o as_o to_o the_o right_n of_o nature_n that_o be_v the_o fire-flash_n viz_o the_o four_o form_n of_o the_o dark-world_n in_o the_o place_n where_o the_o principle_n arise_v where_o the_o two_o inward_a world_n sever_v themselves_o one_o into_o the_o darkness_n the_o other_o into_o the_o light_n there_o be_v its_o eternal_a original_a 27._o into_o which_o world_n now_o it_o introduce_v its_o willing_a in_o that_o same_o it_o receive_v also_o the_o substance_n viz_o a_o spiritual_a body_n for_o that_o very_a substance_n become_v to_o the_o souls-fire_n a_o food_n or_o matter_n of_o its_o burn_a 28._o and_o therefore_o have_v god_n introduce_v the_o soul_n into_o flesh_n and_o blood_n that_o it_o may_v not_o so_o easy_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a substance_n also_o it_o have_v its_o joy_n the_o while_n in_o the_o sun_n lookingglass_n and_o rejoice_v itself_o in_o the_o sydereall_a essence_n 29._o and_o 1._o the_o light-world_n stand_v in_o its_o right_a fire_n viz_o in_o the_o first_o principle_n present_v to_o it_o 2._o the_o dark-world_n in_o the_o fire_n root_n but_o 3._o the_o outward_a elementary_a world_n in_o the_o starres-source_n or_o quality_n where_o between_o move_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o soules-fire_n in_o which_o world_n now_o it_o unit_v and_o give_v up_o itself_o from_o the_o same_o it_o get_v substance_n in_o its_o imagination_n 30._o but_o see_v with_o adam_z it_o have_v turn_v itself_o into_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n and_o bring_v its_o imagination_n thereinto_o therefore_o now_o its_o high_a desire_n stand_v in_o the_o sun_n be_v and_o star_n source_n or_o quality_n and_o draw_v with_o the_o same_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n with_o its_o substance_n of_o the_o four_o element_n constant_o into_o itself_o and_o have_v its_o great_a joy_n therein_o in_o which_o it_o be_v a_o guest_n in_o a_o strange_a lodging_n for_o the_o abyss_n stand_v under_o it_o and_o it_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n 31._o now_o say_v outward_a reason_n have_v god_n indeed_o create_v it_o in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n in_o this_o outward_a world_n what_o hurt_n may_v that_o do_v it_o 32._o this_o reason_n know_v no_o more_o of_o the_o original_a of_o the_o soul_n than_o a_o cow_n do_v of_o a_o new_a barn-door_n which_o look_v at_o it_o and_o suppose_v it_o to_o be_v somewhat_o strange_a and_o so_o also_o the_o outward_a reason_n suppose_v the_o inward_a world_n to_o be_v some_o strange_a thing_n 33._o in_o find_v or_o perceive_v itself_o in_o the_o outward_a world_n and_o hunt_v after_o that_o which_o the_o outward_a world_n have_v and_o yet_o it_o find_v in_o itself_o the_o inward_a world_n which_o continual_o charge_v continual_o or_o charge_v complain_v against_o the_o soul_n before_o god_n anger_n moreover_o it_o find_v also_o the_o light-world_n whereinto_o the_o inward_a desire_n of_o the_o soâ—ls_n principle_n look_v back_o 34._o it_o find_v indeed_o the_o longing_n after_o god_n but_o the_o outward_a world_n wichret_n world_n wichret_n hinder_v that_o and_o cover_v it_o so_o that_o the_o desire_n after_o god_n world_n may_v not_o kindle_v the_o fire_n in_o itself_o for_o if_o that_o be_v do_v then_o will_v the_o light-world_n become_v manifest_a â—n_n the_o first_o principle_n and_o the_o noble_a image_n of_o god_n will_v become_v manifest_a 35._o the_o devil_n also_o hinder_v this_o who_o possess_v the_o root_n of_o this_o world_n in_o the_o souls-fire_n and_o set_v always_o evil_a earthly_a do_n earthly_a thing_n matter_n or_o do_n substantiality_n before_o the_o soul_n or_o stir_v indeed_o the_o root_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n so_o that_o the_o poor_a soul_n either_o kindle_v itself_o in_o the_o anger-fire_n in_o the_o evil_a poison_n source_n or_o quality_n or_o else_o kindle_v itself_o in_o the_o anguish_n and_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o there_o he_o have_v get_v the_o day_n or_o the_o game_n 36._o and_o set_v before_o the_o soul_n outward_a may_v or_o potency_n authority_n and_o honour_n also_o the_o glance_n lustre_n and_o pomp_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n and_o there_o the_o soul_n bit_v at_o that_o and_o tickle_v itself_o therein_o with_o or_o by_o imagination_n and_o yet_o it_o can_v right_o enjoy_v the_o same_o for_o it_o be_v only_o a_o borrow_a lookingglass_n 37._o thus_o the_o poor_a soul_n become_v draw_v away_o from_o god_n light_n and_o sink_v always_o into_o perdition_n viz_o into_o the_o dark_a house_n of_o misery_n in_o the_o dark-world_n and_o that_o adam_n procure_v and_o cook_v for_o we_o when_o he_o introduce_v his_o delight_n or_o lust_n into_o the_o earthliness_n and_o thus_o now_o the_o poor_a soul_n swim_v in_o the_o earthly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o continual_o eat_v of_o the_o tempt_v tree_n of_o evil_n and_o good_a and_o be_v vehement_o draw_v by_o both_o and_o the_o serpent_n monster_n stick_v in_o the_o midst_n in_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o continual_o blow_v up_o the_o anger_n and_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n 38._o and_o then_o can_v the_o noble_a lilly-twig_n or_o branch_n no_o way_n recover_v itself_o or_o draw_v breath_n also_o often_o not_o know_v itself_o it_o become_v often_o time_n overwhelm_v with_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o evil_n or_o malignity_n so_o that_o it_o be_v as_o if_o it_o be_v quite_o perish_v and_o it_o be_v also_o perish_v if_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o deity_n do_v not_o stand_v present_v to_o it_o wherein_o the_o willing-spirit_n of_o the_o poor_a captive_a soul_n may_v draw_v breath_n and_o recover_v itself_o again_o and_o generate_v therein_o again_o 39_o for_o note_n for_o note_n in_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o light-world_n stand_v the_o become_a man_n or_o incarnation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n present_v to_o the_o soul_n spirit_n and_o the_o word_n that_o become_v man_n stand_v in_o the_o sound_n and_o be_v stir_v the_o souls-spirit_n can_n therein_o draw_v breath_n or_o recover_v itself_o and_o new_o generate_v itself_o else_o it_o be_v often_o past_a help_n with_o the_o poor_a soul_n when_o it_o do_v plunge_v or_o drown_v itself_o in_o the_o anger_n and_o in_o the_o poison_n of_o the_o dark-world_n 40._o thus_o we_o understand_v in_o the_o ground_n what_o the_o perish_a or_o perdition_n of_o the_o noble_a tree_n viz_o of_o god_n image_n be_v namely_o this_o viz_o 41._o the_o whole_a man_n be_v in_o its_o substance_n the_o three_o world_n the_o soul_n centre_n viz_o the_o root_n of_o the_o souls-fire_n hold_v in_o it_o the_o first_o principle_n viz_o the_o right_a fire-world_n and_o the_o noble_a
image_n viz_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o divine_a sprout_n or_o vegetation_n which_o become_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o soules-fire_n and_o grow_v forth_o through_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a death_n into_o the_o liberty_n viz_o into_o the_o light-world_n hold_v in_o it_o the_o light-world_n 42._o and_o the_o body_n which_o in_o the_o beginning_n be_v create_v out_o of_o the_o mix_a substance_n which_o come_v to_o be_v in_o the_o creation_n out_o of_o the_o light-dark-and_a fire-world_n contain_v fire-world_n or_o contain_v hold_v in_o it_o the_o outward_a world_n viz_o the_o mix_a principle_n 43._o the_o right_a soul_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o these_o three_o world_n as_o god_n spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o these_o three_o world_n in_o the_o dark-world_n it_o be_v fierce_a wrathful_a stern_a and_o a_o earnest_a severe_a source_n or_o property_n and_o be_v call_v god_n anger_n 44._o in_o the_o light-world_n it_o be_v lovely_a meek_a and_o rich_o joyous_a it_o be_v the_o spirit_n out_o of_o god_n heart_n viz_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 45._o and_o in_o the_o outward_a world_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o air_n as_o also_o of_o the_o fire_n and_o of_o the_o water_n it_o let_v itself_o be_v use_v as_o man_n will_v all_o to_o or_o for_o the_o great_a wonder_n 46._o thus_o be_v man_n as_o to_o the_o person_n the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o three_o world_n into_o which_o he_o enter_v in_o that_o he_o work_v fruit_n and_o the_o same_o be_v lord_n in_o he_o and_o the_o same_o world_n become_v manifest_a in_o he_o 47._o the_o other_o two_o continue_v hide_v as_o the_o fire_n lie_v hide_v in_o the_o wood_n so_o the_o light_n or_o the_o light_a world_n continue_v hide_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a dark_a world_n as_o also_o in_o the_o malignity_n viz_o in_o the_o seek_v malady_n of_o the_o inward_a world_n in_o the_o outward_a 48._o but_o if_o the_o light-world_n in_o man_n may_v not_o be_v manifest_v so_o that_o it_o become_v lord_n than_o the_o soul_n continue_v in_o the_o break_n or_o corruption_n of_o outward_a world_n mere_o in_o the_o dark-world_n for_o there_o it_o can_v no_o more_o be_v that_o the_o light-world_n shall_v be_v kindle_v there_o be_v no_o lookingglass_n more_o to_o or_o for_o the_o light_n therein_o that_o can_v stand_v present_v to_o the_o soul_n 49._o note_n 49._o note_n the_o heart_n of_o god_n be_v not_o manifest_v therein_o also_o eternal_o can_v be_v for_o the_o dark-world_n must_v be_v else_o the_o light_n will_v not_o be_v manifest_v but_o here_o in_o this_o time_n this_o or_o time_n world_n it_o may_v be_v 50._o if_o a_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v be_v plunge_v or_o drown_v in_o the_o deep_a abyss_n and_o stick_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o god_n yet_o there_o stand_v present_v to_o it_o in_o the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n the_o light_n look_v glass_n wherein_o the_o divine_a power_n manife_v itself_o as_o also_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o become_a man_n or_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n which_o in_o the_o inward_a dark-world_n be_v not_o know_v in_o eternity_n 51._o our_o total_a teach_n or_o doctrine_n be_v how_o man_n shall_v kindle_v the_o light-world_n in_o he_o when_o this_o become_v kindle_v so_o that_o god_n light_n shine_v in_o the_o soul-spirit_n than_o the_o whole_a body_n have_v light_a as_o christ_n say_v 11.34_o say_v matth._n 6.22_o luke_n 11.34_o if_o the_o eye_n be_v light_n then_o be_v the_o whole_a body_n light_n he_o understand_v the_o soul_n eye_n 52._o if_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o dark-world_n be_v kindle_v then_o be_v the_o body_n and_o soul_n dark_a and_o have_v only_o a_o glimpse_n or_o glance_n from_o the_o sun_n 53._o if_o the_o divine_a light_n be_v kindle_v than_o it_o burn_v in_o love_n and_o meekness_n 54._o if_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o dark-world_n be_v kindle_v than_o it_o burn_v in_o sting_a bite_a envy_n and_o hatred_n in_o fierce_a wrathful_a anger_n and_o fly_v out_o in_o the_o outward_a lookingglass_n of_o the_o sun_n be_v light_a into_o pride_n and_o state_n and_o will_v always_o go_v above_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o love_n and_o there_o follow_v scorn_n and_o despise_v of_o the_o meekness_n also_o of_o all_o whatsoever_o be_v lovely_a 55._o note_n 55._o note_n here_o shall_v man_n prove_v himself_o and_o try_v what_o world_n be_v lord_n in_o he_o if_o he_o find_v that_o anger_n fierce_a wrath_n envy_n falshood_n lie_v and_o deceit_n be_v his_o desire_n and_o also_o pride_n state_n covetousness_n and_o continual_a greediness_n of_o honour_n and_o outward_a pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n so_o that_o it_o be_v only_o a_o constant_a seek_v after_o wantonness_n and_o unchastity_n then_o may_v he_o very_o easy_o make_v register_n account_n and_o inventary_a and_o certain_o know_v that_o he_o with_o the_o anger_n fierce_a wrath_n envy_n lie_v and_o deceit_n burn_v in_o the_o dark_a viz_o in_o the_o dark-worlds_n fire_n 56._o for_o that_o very_a fire_n give_v such_o essence_n desire_n and_o willing_a and_o the_o other_o desire_n viz_o outward_a pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n pride_n state_n seek_v of_o honour_n covetousness_n and_o continual_a wantonness_n bestial_a desire_n and_o unchastity_n be_v the_o fruit_n which_o grow_v out_o of_o the_o dark-world_n into_o the_o outward_a world_n as_o the_o love_n grow_v out_o of_o the_o death_n that_o be_v where_o the_o will-spirit_n give_v itself_o up_o into_o god_n fire_n and_o sink_v as_o it_o be_v down_o into_o death_n but_o spring_v forth_o into_o god_n kingdom_n with_o a_o friendly_a desire_n always_o to_o do_v well_o 57_o so_o have_v the_o will_n of_o malice_n malignity_n or_o wickedness_n give_v itself_o up_o into_o perdition_n viz_o into_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a strong_a or_o stern_a eternal_a death_n but_o spring_v forth_o in_o this_o perish_a or_o corrupt_a world_n into_o the_o outward_a nature_n with_o its_o twig_n or_o branch_n and_o bear_v such_o fruit_n by_o which_o every_o one_o shall_v learn_v to_o know_v himself_o 58._o he_o need_v only_o to_o search_v after_o his_o own_o property_n to_o what_o his_o will_v constant_o drive_v in_o that_o kingdom_n he_o stand_v and_o be_v not_o a_o man_n as_o he_o holdeth_z and_o give_v forth_o himself_o to_o be_v but_o a_o creature_n of_o the_o dark-world_n viz_o a_o covetous_a dog_n a_o proud_a stately_a bird_n a_o unchaste_a beast_n a_o â—â—erce_a wrathful_a serpent_n a_o envious_a toad_n full_a of_o poison_n and_o venom_n all_o these_o property_n flow_v up_o in_o he_o and_o be_v his_o wood_n or_o fewell_n out_o of_o which_o his_o fire_n burn_v 59_o and_o now_o when_o his_o outward_a wood_n or_o fewell_n viz_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o four_o element_n be_v leave_v in_o its_o die_a then_o the_o inward_a poisonous_a evil_a source_n or_o quality_n alone_o continue_v 60._o and_o what_o kind_n of_o figure_n now_o shall_v stand_v in_o such_o a_o property_n no_o other_o than_o such_o as_o have_v be_v the_o strong_a among_o these_o property_n that_o become_v figure_v from_o the_o hellish_a fiat_n in_o its_o form_n viz_o a_o poisonous_a serpent_n dog_n or_o the_o like_a or_o some_o other_o beast_n into_o which_o property_n soever_o the_o will-spirit_n have_v give_v up_o itself_o that_o very_a property_n be_v hereafter_o the_o soul_n image_n and_o this_o be_v as_o to_o one_o part_n 61._o note_n 61._o note_n further_a man_n shall_v prove_v or_o try_v himself_o in_o his_o desire_n for_o every_o man_n have_v these_o evil_a property_n in_o he_o whether_o he_o find_v a_o constant_a desire_n in_o he_o to_o mortify_v this_o poison_n and_o malignity_n whether_o he_o be_v enemy_n to_o this_o or_o whether_o he_o have_v his_o joy_n in_o this_o continual_o to_o bring_v this_o false_a poison_n into_o work_n viz_o in_o pride_n or_o state_n covetousness_n envy_n and_o unchastity_n in_o lie_v and_o deceit_n 62._o now_o if_o he_o find_v in_o himself_o that_o he_o have_v his_o joy_n therein_o and_o will_v fain_o continual_o bring_v it_o to_o effect_v then_o he_o be_v no_o man_n as_o he_o account_v himself_o to_o be_v but_o the_o devil_n in_o a_o strange_a form_n deceive_v he_o so_o that_o he_o suppose_v he_o be_v a_o man_n but_o he_o bear_v not_o god_n but_o the_o serpent_n image_n and_o be_v only_o in_o the_o outward_a kingdom_n a_o similitude_n of_o a_o man_n image_n so_o long_o as_o he_o continue_v in_o this_o property_n that_o this_o property_n be_v supreme_a lord_n 63._o but_o when_o he_o find_v the_o strife_n in_o himself_o so_o that_o his_o most_o inward_a will_n continual_o yea_o hourly_o strive_v against_o these_o evil_a property_n damp_v they_o and_o let_v they_o not_o come_v to_o †_o substance_n so_o that_o he_o will_v continual_o do_v well_o but_o find_v that_o these_o evil_a property_n hinder_v he_o that_o he_o can_v at_o
all_o time_n bring_v that_o to_o effect_v which_o he_o fain_o will_v and_o find_v the_o desire_n to_o abstinence_n and_o repentance_n or_o amendment_n so_o that_o a_o constant_a endure_a desire_n after_o god_n mercifulness_n flow_v up_o in_o he_o so_o that_o he_o fain_o will_v do_v well_o if_o he_o can_v 64._o this_o man_n may_v conceive_v and_o assure_o know_v that_o god_n fire_n glimmer_v in_o he_o and_o continual_o labour_v towards_o the_o light_n it_o will_v fain_o burn_v and_o always_o give_v essence_n to_o the_o wiek_n or_o flame_n but_o become_v damp_a by_o the_o evil_a fruit_n of_o this_o world_n which_o adam_n have_v introduce_v into_o we_o 65._o and_o so_o now_o when_o the_o outward_a evil_a body_n with_o its_o damp_n break_v so_o that_o it_o can_v no_o more_o hinder_v the_o glimmer_a wick_n then_o the_o divine_a fire_n kindle_v itself_o in_o its_o essence_n and_o the_o divine_a image_n become_v figure_v again_o according_a to_o the_o strong_a source_n or_o property_n which_o man_n have_v here_o bring_v into_o his_o desire_n according_a to_o his_o strong_a property_n 66._o but_o if_o he_o continue_v not_o in_o this_o before_o mention_a conquest_n but_o let_v the_o strife_n sink_v and_o fall_v he_o may_v very_o dangerous_o and_o desperate_o perish_v 67._o note_n 67._o note_n the_o three_o proof_n or_o trial_n be_v that_o a_o man_n know_v in_o what_o substance_n or_o figure_n he_o stand_v if_o he_o find_v that_o he_o have_v a_o constant_a desire_n god_n desire_n or_o according_a to_o god_n after_o god_n and_o that_o his_o desire_n be_v so_o potent_a that_o he_o can_v break_v the_o evil_a essence_n as_o often_o as_o a_o quality_n or_o source_n become_v kindle_v and_o turn_v it_o into_o meekness_n that_o be_v pass_v into_o patience_n 68_o so_o that_o he_o potent_a he_o or_o be_v potent_a have_v the_o command_n over_o his_o substance_n or_o do_n and_o let_v all_o go_v and_o fall_v whatsoever_o in_o this_o world_n shine_v and_o glister_v who_o can_v do_v good_a for_o evil_n who_o be_v potent_a over_o all_o his_o outward_a substance_n be_v it_o money_n or_o other_o good_n to_o give_v thereof_o to_o the_o needy_a and_o for_o god_n truth_n sake_n to_o leave_v it_o or_o forsake_v it_o all_o 69._o and_o willing_o for_o god_n sake_n to_o yield_v up_o himself_o into_o misery_n in_o assure_a hope_n of_o that_o which_o be_v eternal_a to_o he_o the_o divine_a power_n flow_v up_o so_o that_o he_o may_v kindle_v the_o light_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n therein_o which_o there_o taste_v what_o god_n be_v he_o be_v the_o sure_a and_o bear_v the_o noble_a image_n with_o heavenly_a substantiality_n note_n substantiality_n note_n in_o himself_o even_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o outward_a body_n 70._o and_o there_o be_v jesus_n bear_v out_o of_o the_o virgin_n and_o that_o man_n eternal_o die_v not_o he_o let_v only_o the_o outward_a kingdom_n go_v from_o he_o which_o in_o this_o time_n be_v a_o opposition_n and_o hindrance_n to_o he_o wherewith_o god_n have_v cover_v he_o for_o god_n will_v not_o 7.6_o not_o matth._n 7.6_o cast_v the_o pearl_n before_o the_o swine_n they_o be_v hide_v in_o he_o 71._o that_o new_a man_n stand_v not_o in_o this_o world_n also_o the_o devil_n know_v he_o not_o only_o he_o be_v enrage_v at_o its_o essence_n which_o withhold_v in_o the_o inward_a centre_n for_o it_o hinder_v he_o that_o his_o will_n be_v not_o do_v 72._o therefore_o he_o irritate_v and_o provoke_v the_o evil_a beasts-man_n against_o he_o that_o they_o plague_v he_o and_o persecute_v he_o so_o that_o the_o true_a humanity_n continue_v cover_v further_o of_o the_o five_o point_n the_o eight_o chapter_n the_o right_a true_a humane_a man._n humane_a or_o substance_n or_o the_o right_n substantial_a man._n essence_n be_v not_o earthly_a nor_o out_o of_o the_o dark-world_n but_o out_o of_o the_o substance_n of_o god_n 1._o it_o be_v generate_v mere_o in_o the_o light-world_n it_o have_v 6.14_o have_v 2_o cor._n 6.14_o no_o communion_n with_o the_o dark_a or_o outward_a 6.26_o outward_a luke_n 6.26_o there_o be_v a_o great_a gulf_n cliffe_n or_o fort_n between_o viz_o death_n 2._o not_o in_o this_o sense_n that_o the_o true_a essence_n lie_v not_o in_o the_o outward_a man_n it_o lie_v therein_o for_o it_o be_v give_v to_o adam_n in_o a_o image_n 3._o but_o it_o be_v shut_v up_o and_o lie_v in_o death_n can_v qualify_v or_o operate_v have_v also_o no_o stir_a or_o move_a in_o itself_o unless_o it_o become_v stir_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o deity_n as_o it_o become_v stir_a in_o the_o virgin_n mary_n through_o god_n move_a and_o enter_v in_o there_o come_v the_o right_n humane_a essence_n to_o life_n again_o 4._o so_o also_o in_o we_o the_o right_a humane_a essence_n become_v not_o stir_v unless_o we_o become_v bear_v out_o of_o god_n in_o christ_n 5._o in_o the_o baptism_n of_o infant_n the_o word_n of_o the_o deity_n espouse_v itself_o and_o let_v itself_o in_o with_o they_o viz_o in_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o first_o stir_v in_o this_o world_n be_v as_o a_o ember_n or_o tinder_n in_o wood_n or_o fewell_n which_o begin_v to_o glimmer_v 6._o but_o the_o wiek_n become_v often_o afterward_o darken_v and_o put_v out_o or_o extinguish_v also_o it_o be_v in_o many_o not_o very_o capable_a as_o to_o be_v to_o or_o those_o who_o be_v what_o be_v beget_v of_o total_o wicked_a parent_n wicked_a or_o parent_n essence_n 7._o for_o christ_n say_v 18.16_o say_v matth._n 19.14_o mark_v 10.14_o luke_n 18.16_o suffer_v little_a child_n to_o come_v to_o i_o for_o of_o such_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n not_o dog_n wolf_n toad_n or_o serpent_n but_o child_n and_o those_o in_o who_o the_o essence_n be_v not_o total_o devilish_a whereas_o many_o be_v steep_v or_o baptize_v in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n of_o which_o the_o parent_n be_v guilty_a for_o 6.43_o for_o matth._n 7.16_o luke_n 6.43_o a_o evil_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n say_v christ_n 8._o and_o although_o 19.10_o although_o matth._n 18.11_o luke_n 19.10_o he_o be_v come_v into_o this_o world_n to_o save_v or_o make_v bless_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v yet_o it_o lie_v in_o the_o essence_n as_o to_o what_o will_v suffer_v itself_o to_o be_v help_v 9_o for_o a_o beast-man_n may_v indeed_o attain_v the_o image_n if_o he_o convert_v and_o suffer_v the_o word_n which_o become_v man_n to_o draw_v he_o if_o not_o then_o he_o continue_v in_o his_o own_o bestial_a essence_n a_o evil_a beast_n 10._o yet_o also_o not_o in_o such_o a_o sense_n as_o that_o the_o baptism_n do_v lay_v the_o first_o ground_n to_o the_o humane_a essence_n and_o be_v altogether_o the_o first_o mother_n ember_n or_o tinder_n of_o the_o divine_a fire_n no_o that_o it_o be_v not_o for_o a_o child_n become_v from_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o parent_n a_o spirit_n as_o also_o flesh_n and_o blood_n together_o with_o the_o espousal_n or_o unite_n of_o the_o constellation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n majoris_fw-la mundi_fw-la at_o that_o very_a time_n 11._o when_o a_o child_n in_o the_o mother_n â—ody_n or_o womb_n have_v attain_v the_o life_n then_o instant_o glimmer_v the_o divine_a or_o hellish_a essence_n out_o of_o the_o first_o proceed_v forth_o and_o original_a 12._o note_n 12._o note_n and_o while_o there_o be_v any_o small_a ember_n wiek_n glimpse_n or_o tinder_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n stir_a the_o child_n be_v capable_a to_o receive_v the_o baptism_n and_o though_o indeed_o it_o shall_v die_v and_o shall_v not_o be_v baptize_v yet_o be_v the_o mother_n wiek_n glimpse_n or_o tinder_n in_o god_n mystery_n and_o glimmer_v in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o become_v kindle_v in_o god_n fire_n for_o it_o die_v in_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o father_n and_o glimmer_v up_o in_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o son_n who_o become_v man._n 13._o the_o parent_n baptism_n and_o covenant_n be_v its_o baptism_n and_o covenant_n the_o atonement_n or_o reconciliation_n be_v effect_v in_o the_o humane_a blood_n in_o the_o right_n true_a humane_a substance_n humane_a or_o substance_n essence_n god_n word_n or_o heart_n have_v give_v itself_o into_o the_o enclose_a shut_v up_o dead_a humane_a essence_n 14._o not_o into_o the_o earthly_a not_o at_o all_o into_o the_o earthly_a part_n but_o into_o the_o heavenly_a part_n not_o into_o that_o part_n which_o adam_n with_o his_o imagination_n introduce_v which_o be_v earth_n but_o into_o that_o part_n which_o be_v give_v to_o adam_n out_o of_o the_o angelical_a world_n which_o he_o with_o the_o earthly_a seek_v long_v or_o malady_n destroy_v and_o poison_a and_o therein_o the_o seek_v or_o long_v become_v earthly_a gross_a bestial_a flesh_n 15._o that_o very_a part_n have_v the_o right_a humane_a essence_n and_o in_o that_o
and_o beast_n what_o a_o bite_a enmity_n strike_v proud_a stately_a will_n the_o own_o self-will_n be_v where_o every_o will_n will_v domineer_v over_o the_o other_o and_o worry_v and_o devour_v the_o other_o and_o only_o lift_v up_o it_o self_n also_o tread_v under_o all_z with_o cunning_a subtlety_n fierce_a wrathful_a malice_n malignity_n and_o falsehood_n and_o make_v itself_o lord_n thus_o also_o have_v the_o dark-world_n such_o a_o property_n 31._o what_o all_o evil_a wicked_a malicious_a man_n in_o this_o world_n do_v in_o their_o malice_n wickedness_n and_o falsehood_n that_o also_o the_o devil_n do_v in_o the_o dark-world_n and_o what_o the_o poisonous_a evil_a worm_n and_o beast_n in_o their_o malignity_n do_v that_o do_v also_o the_o other_o creature_n in_o the_o dark-world_n 32._o though_o indeed_o they_o be_v without_o such_o body_n yet_o they_o have_v such_o a_o property_n in_o their_o spiritual_a body_n and_o though_o indeed_o they_o have_v body_n yet_o it_o be_v after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n as_o the_o devil_n have_v 33._o the_o dark-worlds_n birth_n or_o geniture_n substance_n essence_n and_o dominion_n stand_v principal_o only_a in_o the_o first_o four_o form_n of_o nature_n viz_o in_o the_o anxious_a source_n or_o quality_n in_o a_o very_a exceed_a strong_a and_o mighty_a potent_a dominion_n where_o all_o in_o the_o essence_n be_v loud-sounding_a 34._o for_o the_o meekness_n be_v the_o enmity_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a may_v or_o power_n and_o indeed_o the_o one_o be_v against_o the_o other_o else_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v one_o there_o will_v also_o be_v but_o one_o only_a source_n or_o quality_n 35._o if_o also_o there_o be_v but_o one_o will_n there_o can_v not_o the_o eternal_a wonder_n become_v manifest_a but_o the_o manifold_a various_a source_n or_o quality_n make_v the_o eternal_a wonder_n reveal_v or_o manifest_a 36._o for_o the_o eternity_n can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v manifest_v nor_o come_v to_o substance_n but_o with_o the_o kindle_v viz_o in_o the_o harsh_a hard_a strong_a or_o stern_a attraction_n wherein_o the_o dark_a world_n stand_v and_o wherein_o the_o fire-world_n arise_v original_o and_o the_o light-world_n 37._o it_o be_v all_o but_o one_o only_a substance_n but_o it_o part_v itself_o into_o three_o property_n of_o source_n or_o quality_n there_o be_v no_o property_n rend_v asunder_o from_o the_o other_o but_o every_o one_o give_v or_o afford_v the_o other_o as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o fire_n and_o light_n as_o also_o in_o the_o matter_n out_o of_o which_o the_o fire_n burn_v 38._o and_o it_o be_v not_o necessary_a for_o man_n to_o search_v further_o for_o he_o be_v himself_o the_o substance_n of_o all_o substance_n only_o thus_o far_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o he_o to_o search_v therefore_o because_o he_o have_v in_o his_o creation_n turn_v himself_o away_o out_o of_o his_o in-standing_a order_n or_o state_v ordinance_n and_o introduce_v and_o awaken_v another_o source_n or_o quality_n in_o himself_o to_o find_v how_o he_o may_v again_o enter_v into_o his_o eternal_a order_n or_o ordinance_n and_o source_n or_o quality_n and_o regenerate_v himself_o again_o 39_o and_o then_o how_o he_o may_v again_o quench_v the_o fierce_a wrathful_a source_n or_o quality_n which_o be_v stir_a in_o he_o seeing_z all_z be_v stir_v in_o he_o and_o that_o evil_a and_o good_a draw_v he_o therefore_o he_o shall_v learn_v how_o he_o may_v withstand_v the_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o may_v walk_v and_o converse_v in_o meekness_n in_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o the_o light_n and_o of_o the_o love_n 40._o else_o man_n have_v have_v no_o law_n if_o he_o have_v not_o kindle_v himself_o in_o the_o dark-worlds_n property_n and_o walk_v or_o converse_v according_a to_o the_o property_n thereof_o else_o all_o be_v free_a to_o he_o note_n he_o note_n whatsoever_o he_o do_v in_o the_o meekness_n and_o love_n that_o be_v free_a to_o he_o and_o be_v his_o own_o substance_n 41._o it_o lie_v in_o no_o man_n name_n or_o opinion_n all_o whatsoever_o be_v sprout_v or_o grow_v out_o of_o one_o only_a root_n that_o be_v and_o belong_v to_o one_o only_a tree_n it_o be_v one_o only_a fruit_n unless_o it_o destroy_v itself_o so_o that_o it_o change_v the_o very_a essence_n itself_o 42._o so_o long_o as_o a_o thing_n continue_v in_o the_o essence_n out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v exi_v so_o long_o it_o have_v no_o law_n but_o when_o it_o depart_v out_o from_o thence_o into_o another_o source_n or_o quality_n than_o the_o first_o source_n or_o quality_n cleave_v to_o it_o and_o lie_v with_o the_o other_o in_o strife_n and_o now_o the_o law_n pursue_v it_o that_o it_o shall_v enter_v again_o into_o that_o which_o it_o be_v in_o the_o original_n and_o be_v one_o not_o two_o for_o one_o only_a thing_n shall_v drive_v on_o one_o only_a dominion_n not_o two_o 43._o man_n be_v create_v in_o the_o dominion_n of_o the_o love_n and_o meekness_n viz_o in_o god_n substance_n therein_o he_o be_v to_o continue_v but_o see_v he_o have_v awaken_v to_o himself_o yet_o another_o dominion_n viz_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n now_o he_o be_v in_o strife_n and_o have_v law_n upon_o he_o that_o he_o mortify_v and_o forsake_v the_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o be_v in_o one_o dominion_n again_o 44._o if_o then_o both_o dominion_n be_v become_v mighty_a in_o he_o and_o that_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a dominion_n have_v overpower_v or_o vanquish_v the_o love_n than_o he_o must_v total_o dissolve_v in_o the_o substance_n and_o become_v new_o bear_v or_o generate_v again_o out_o of_o the_o first_o root_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v in_o this_o twofold_a substance_n law_n upon_o he_o how_o he_o shall_v behave_v himself_o and_o generate_v or_o bring_v forth_o a_o will-spirit_n to_o the_o eternal_a dominion_n 45._o all_o this_o now_o stand_v in_o he_o may_v and_o power_n he_o may_v generate_v or_o bring_v forth_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a spirit_n or_o the_o love-spirit_n and_o according_a to_o that_o he_o 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thing_n then_o that_o nullity_n or_o nothing_o for_o that_o somewhat_o dwell_v in_o itself_o in_o the_o source_n for_o where_o there_o be_v somewhat_o there_o must_v be_v a_o source_n which_o make_v and_o preserve_v that_o somewhat_o 34._o thus_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o love_n and_o enmity_n love_n have_v one_o only_a source_n and_o will_n it_o desire_v only_o its_o like_a and_o not_o multiplicity_n for_o the_o good_a be_v single_o one_o but_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n be_v manifold_a and_o whatsoever_o humane_a will_n desire_v much_o that_o fill_v that_o one_o in_o itself_o wherein_o god_n dwell_v with_o the_o source_n of_o multiplicity_n 35._o for_o the_o somewhat_o be_v dark_a and_o darkness_n the_o light_n of_o life_n and_o the_o one_o be_v light_a for_o it_o love_v itself_o and_o there_o be_v no_o desire_n after_o any_o thing_n more_o 36._o and_o thus_o must_v the_o will_n of_o the_o life_n be_v tend_v and_o endeavour_v into_o the_o one_o viz_o into_o the_o good_a and_o then_o it_o remain_v in_o one_o only_a source_n but_o if_o it_o imagine_v in_o or_o after_o another_o source_n it_o be_v pregnant_a or_o in_o travel_n with_o that_o thing_n which_o it_o lu_v or_o long_v after_o 37._o and_o if_o then_o that_o thing_n be_v without_o a_o eternal_a and_o ground_n and_o foundation_n and_o in_o a_o frail_a corruptible_fw-fr root_n than_o itself_o seek_v a_o root_n to_o uphold_v it_o that_o itself_o may_v remain_v for_o all_o life_n subsi_v in_o the_o magic_a fire_n and_o thereupon_o every_o substance_n must_v have_v a_o fire_n wherein_o itself_o burn_v 38._o and_o then_o that_o thing_n must_v make_v to_o itself_o a_o substance_n according_a to_o its_o desire_n that_o its_o fire_n may_v have_v food_n to_o feed_v upon_o now_o no_o fire-source_n can_v subsist_v in_o the_o note_n the_o note_n free-fire_n or_o fire_n of_o the_o liberty_n for_o it_o reach_v not_o that_o because_o that_o be_v one_o of_o or_o by_o itself_o 39_o whatsoever_o will_v subsist_v in_o god_n must_v empty_v itself_o of_o its_o own_o will_n it_o must_v have_v no_o fire_n burn_v in_o self_n but_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n or_o the_o divine_a fire_n note_n note_n must_v be_v its_o fire_n its_o self_n will_n must_v be_v unite_v in_o to_o god_n so_o that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o the_o will_n and_o spirit_n of_o man_n may_v be_v but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o 40._o for_o that_o which_o be_v one_o be_v not_o at_o enmity_n for_o it_o have_v but_o one_o only_a will_n whithersoever_o it_o go_v or_o whatsoever_o it_o do_v that_o be_v all_o one_o with_o it_o 41._o one_o only_a will_n have_v but_o one_o only_a imagination_n and_o yet_o the_o imagination_n make_v or_o desire_v that_o which_o be_v only_o like_o itself_o and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v concern_v the_o contrary_a or_o opposite_a will._n 42._o god_n dwell_v in_o all_o and_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o comprehend_v he_o unless_o it_o be_v one_o with_o he_o and_o if_o it_o depart_v out_o of_o that_o one_o then_o do_v it_o depart_v out_o from_o god_n into_o itself_o and_o be_v somewhat_o else_o beside_o god_n note_n note_n and_o that_o divide_v or_o separate_v itself_o and_o hence_o the_o law_n do_v exist_v that_o it_o must_v either_o go_v again_o out_o of_o itself_o into_o that_o one_o or_o else_o be_v separate_v from_o that_o one_o 43._o thus_o it_o may_v be_v know_v what_o sin_n be_v or_o how_o it_o be_v sin_n viz_o the_o humane_a will_n which_o separate_v itself_o from_o god_n into_o its_o own_o selfnesse_n and_o awaken_v its_o own_o self_n and_o burn_v in_o its_o own_o source_n and_o so_o that_o desire_n that_o self_n lust_n and_o desire_n own_o fire_n be_v thus_o not_o capable_a of_o the_o desire_n the_o divine_a long_v and_o desire_n divine_a fire_n 44._o for_o all_o that_o the_o will_n enter_v into_o and_o will_v have_v as_o its_o own_o that_o be_v a_o strange_a thing_n or_o substance_n in_o the_o one_o only_a will_n of_o god_n for_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v all_o thing_n and_o man_n own_o will_n be_v nothing_o but_o if_o it_o be_v in_o god_n alice_n be_v its_o own_o also_o 45._o thus_o we_o know_v the_o desire_n of_o lust_n to_o be_v sin_n for_o it_o lu_v and_o so_o depart_v out_o of_o one_o into_o many_o and_o introduce_v much_o into_o the_o one_o it_o will_v to_o possess_v as_o its_o own_o and_o yet_o shall_v be_v at_o liberty_n and_o without_o will_v by_o the_o desire_n substance_n be_v seek_v and_o in_o the_o substance_n the_o desire_n kindle_v the_o fire_n 46._o now_o every_o fire_n burn_v out_o of_o the_o property_n of_o its_o substance_n and_o then_o be_v the_o separation_n and_o enmity_n generate_v for_o christ_n say_v 11.23_o say_v math._n 12.30_o luke_n 11.23_o he_o that_o be_v not_o with_o i_o be_v against_o i_o and_o he_o that_o gather_v not_o with_o i_o scatter_v abroad_o for_o he_o gather_v without_o he_o and_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o in_o he_o be_v without_o god_n 47._o thus_o we_o perceive_v that_o covetousness_n be_v sin_n for_o it_o be_v a_o desire_n deum_fw-la desire_n extra_n deum_fw-la without_o god_n and_o we_o see_v also_o that_o pride_n be_v sin_n for_o it_o will_v be_v its_o own_o and_o separate_v itself_o from_o god_n viz_o from_o the_o only_a one_o 48._o for_o whosoever_o will_v be_v in_o god_n must_v walk_v in_o he_o in_o his_o will_n for_o see_v we_o be_v in_o god_n but_o one_o in_o many_o member_n therefore_o it_o be_v against_o and_o contrary_a to_o god_n when_o one_o member_n withdraw_v itself_o from_o the_o other_o and_o make_v itself_o a_o sole_a and_o only_a lord_n and_o so_o there_o be_v two_o lord_n and_o the_o one_o sever_v itself_o from_o the_o other_o 49._o
therefore_o all_o be_v sin_n and_o a_o contrary_a opposite_a will_n whatsoever_o the_o desire_n possess_v as_o its_o own_o for_o itself_o only_o be_v it_o meat_n or_o drink_n if_o the_o will_n imagine_v or_o set_v itself_o therein_o than_o it_o fill_v itself_o therewith_o and_o kindle_v the_o fire_n thereof_o and_o so_o another_o fire_n burn_v in_o the_o first_o which_o be_v a_o contrary_a opposite_a will_n and_o a_o error_n 50._o therefore_o there_o must_v a_o new_a will_v grow_v out_o of_o this_o opposite_a will_n that_o so_o it_o may_v give_v up_o itself_o again_o into_o that_o one_o only_a union_n and_o the_o contrary_a opposite_a will_n must_v be_v break_v and_o slay_v 51._o and_o here_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o the_o 1.14_o the_o john_n 1.14_o word_n god_n which_o become_v man_n and_o that_o if_o a_o man_n set_v his_o desire_n therein_o he_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o source_n out_o of_o his_o own_o fire_n and_o become_v regenerate_v a_o new_a in_o the_o word_n and_o so_o the_o will_n that_o be_v thus_o depart_v dwell_v in_o god_n and_o the_o first_o will_n dwell_v in_o the_o desire_n in_o the_o earthliness_n and_o multiplicity_n 52._o and_o so_o the_o multiplicity_n must_v corrupt_v with_o the_o body_n and_o die_v from_o the_o will_n that_o be_v depart_v and_o the_o will_n that_o be_v depart_v be_v then_o know_v to_o be_v a_o new_a birth_n for_o it_o reassume_v all_o again_o into_o itself_o in_o that_o one_o but_o not_o with_o its_o own_o self_n desire_n but_o with_o its_o own_o love_n which_o be_v unite_v with_o and_o in_o god_n so_o that_o god_n be_v 15.28_o be_v 1_o cor._n 15.28_o all_o in_o all_o and_o his_o will_n be_v the_o will_n of_o all_o thing_n for_o one_o only_a will_n subsi_v in_o god_n 53._o and_o thus_o we_o find_v that_o the_o evil_n 8.28_o evil_n note_n rom._n 8.28_o must_v be_v serviceable_a to_o the_o good_a unto_o life_n if_o the_o will_n depart_v out_o again_o from_o itself_o into_o the_o good_a for_o the_o wrath_n and_o 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the_o fierce_a wrath_n a_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o heat_n cold_a hardness_n sharpness_n sting_n bitter_a anguish_n and_o woe_n or_o torment_n viz_o the_o perceptibility_n the_o first_o principle_n a_o mere_a hunger_n and_o thirst_n a_o desire_n of_o vanity_n and_o lie_n a_o stink_n of_o poison_n and_o death_n quality_n source_n or_o torment_n 5._o this_o fire_n be_v like_o a_o brimstone-fire_n which_o burn_v in_o stink_n and_o poison_n for_o it_o be_v the_o die_a source_n quality_n or_o torment_n of_o death_n viz_o the_o death_n and_o hell_n which_o become_v manifest_a or_o reveal_v in_o lucifer_n fall_n or_o apostasy_n 6._o but_o satan_n 12.9_o satan_n reve._n 12.9_o which_o seduce_v the_o whole_a world_n as_o christ_n say_v that_o be_v now_o this_o false_a will_n of_o the_o ownness_n the_o first_o principle_n viz_o the_o will_n of_o hell_n a_o ground_n of_o lie_n and_o contradiction_n and_o gain-saying_n a_o lead_v off_o from_o the_o good_a a_o universal_a spirit_n of_o the_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d distractedness_n senseless_a madness_n and_o so_o forth_o which_o all_o of_o they_o be_v quality_n of_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n where_o indeed_o there_o be_v also_o such_o creaturall_a spirit_n in_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n 12._o but_o lucifer_n be_v the_o pride_n or_o stateliness_n viz_o the_o source_n of_o climb_v up_o 13._o all_o these_o property_n be_v also_o in_o man_n awaken_v after_o the_o fall_n when_o he_o turn_v himself_o away_o from_o god_n and_o they_o have_v image_v form_v or_o figure_v themselves_o by_o or_o with_o man._n 14._o the_o same_o be_v â—_o be_v rev._n 12._o â—_o the_o dragon_n the_o old_a serpent_n with_o whâ—â—â—_n michael_n viz_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n have_v strive_v and_o thrust_v out_o he_o together_o with_o his_o legion_n from_o the_o holy_a name_n and_o in_o man_n strive_v the_o name_n jesus_n against_o this_o dragon_n 15._o this_o strife_n be_v no_o creaturall_a image-like_a be_v thing_n or_o 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this_o strife_n be_v with_o moses_n on_o mount_n sinai_n in_o the_o father_n property_n in_o the_o fire_n when_o he_o stay_v there_o forty_o day_n where_o israel_n be_v tempt_v to_o try_v whether_o they_o will_v or_o can_v stand_v in_o the_o father_n property_n 18._o but_o be_v that_o may_v not_o be_v than_o israel_n fall_v away_o and_o make_v a_o idol-god_n viz_o the_o golden_a calf_n upon_o which_o the_o table_n of_o the_o law_n be_v break_v thereby_o signify_v that_o the_o humane_a will_n of_o the_o ownhood_n can_v not_o overcome_v or_o prevail_v against_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o anger_n that_o must_v be_v no_o otherwise_o then_o put_v to_o death_n and_o through_o death_n be_v introduce_v again_o into_o the_o holy_a name_n 19_o whereupon_o christ_n must_v die_v and_o bring_v the_o will_n of_o man_n quite_o through_o death_n through_o hell_n and_o through_o this_o foundation_n for_o the_o own_o receptibility_n of_o the_o own_o will_n may_v not_o subsist_v in_o god_n for_o if_o 〈◊〉_d will_v be_v to_o subsist_v in_o god_n than_o it_o must_v be_v imperceptible_a and_o unpassive_a that_o it_o my_o dwell_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o yet_o not_o be_v comprehend_v by_o the_o fire_n 20._o as_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o element_n penetrate_v or_o press_v through_o and_o through_o all_o and_o kindle_v itself_o in_o the_o element_n and_o yet_o its_o light_n indeed_o continue_v to_o itself_o or_o as_o the_o fire_n gloweth_n or_o blaze_v through_o and_o through_o iron_n and_o yet_o it_o become_v not_o iron_n but_o the_o iron_n be_v only_o a_o object_n or_o subject_n wherein_o the_o fire_n elevate_v itself_o and_o inflame_v itself_o so_o very_o clear_a must_v also_o the_o will_v be_v which_o god_n unity_n be_v to_o possess_v that_o in_o it_o there_o be_v no_o receptibility_n 21._o for_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o pass_v into_o receptibility_n than_o such_o a_o dragon_n viz_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n exi_v in_o it_o it_o must_v press_v clear_o through_o the_o anger-fire_n and_o 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may_v take_v growth_n into_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o bear_v much_o fruit._n and_o will_v have_v these_o follow_a prayer_n write_v for_o every_o day_n in_o the_o week_n wherein_o then_o a_o man_n may_v therewith_o fit_v his_o particular_a state_n according_a to_o his_o occasion_n only_o for_o the_o stir_a up_o and_o awaken_n of_o the_o good_a gift_n which_o beforehand_o be_v in_o you_o all_o not_o to_o begin_v once_o more_o from_o the_o ground_n and_o beginning_n of_o christian_a teach_v but_o for_o a_o exercise_n and_o awaken_n and_o so_o i_o commend_v you_o all_o into_o the_o work_a love_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o myself_o into_o your_o brotherly_a and_o christian_a favour_n a_o introduction_n how_o a_o man_n shall_v prepare_v himself_o to_o such_o order_n ordinance_n and_o exercise_n to_o right_o pray_v christian_n love_v reader_n 33._o right_o pray_v be_v in_o right_a earnest_a sincerity_n and_o it_o must_v be_v earnest_a else_o it_o avail_v nothing_o in_o the_o 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power_n touch_v it_o than_o it_o become_v awaken_v so_o that_o it_o become_v fiery_a and_o right_o desirous_a in_o which_o desire_n god_n himself_o work_v and_o then_o man_n speak_v right_o with_o god_n and_o god_n speak_v operative_o with_o the_o soul_n of_o that_o man._n 37._o such_o speak_v or_o work_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o the_o poor_a soul_n eat_v of_o god_n mercy_n which_o he_o have_v turn_v to_o we_o again_o through_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o quicken_v or_o refresh_v itself_o with_o the_o balsam_n of_o divine_a love_n in_o christ_n wherein_o it_o become_v strong_a against_o the_o temptation_n or_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n 38._o for_o the_o divine_a hear_n be_v the_o grace-power_n which_o god_n have_v in_o the_o name_n jesus_n introduce_v into_o the_o humanity_n again_o and_o open_v again_o to_o we_o all_o a_o open_a gate_n to_o his_o hear_n whereby_o we_o can_v hear_v god_n speak_v operative_o in_o we_o how_o he_o inspeak_v or_o inspire_v his_o 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earnest_n pray_v if_o we_o will_v obtain_v any_o thing_n from_o god_n a_o right_a true_a repentance_n and_o in-turned_n humility_n for_o right_o pray_v be_v a_o receive_n of_o that_o which_o the_o soul_n desire_v concern_v which_o christ_n say_v from_o henceforth_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n suffer_v violence_n and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n to_o themselves_o math._n 11.12_o 43._o for_o which_o cause_n i_o will_v set_v down_o a_o brief_a form_n of_o a_o confession_n or_o preparation_n how_o a_o man_n shall_v prepare_v himself_o when_o he_o will_v bring_v his_o short_a prayer_n and_o request_n before_o god_n 44._o for_o he_o may_v as_o well_o be_v hear_v in_o a_o short_a prayer_n as_o with_o many_o word_n if_o his_o heart_n stand_v right_a in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n it_o need_v not_o long_a prayer_n or_o many_o word_n but_o only_o a_o believe_v or_o faithful_a repentant_a soul_n which_o with_o total_a earnestness_n give_v itself_o up_o into_o the_o mercy_n of_o 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thou_o will_v quicken_v or_o refresh_v we_o math._n 11.28_o 48._o i_o poor_a unworthy_a sinful_a man_n come_v upon_o the_o invitation_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o acknowledge_v to_o thou_o that_o i_o be_o not_o worthy_a of_o such_o grace_n which_o thou_o offere_v we_o for_o i_o stick_v in_o the_o slime_n of_o vanity_n and_o be_o lade_v with_o vain_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o ownself_n will_n my_o sin_n have_v captivate_v and_o obscure_v i_o so_o that_o i_o neither_o taste_n nor_o see_v thy_o grace_n in_o i_o also_o i_o have_v no_o right_a trust_n or_o confidence_n nor_o faith_n towards_o thou_o and_o have_v total_o give_v myself_o up_o into_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n and_o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_o compass_v about_o therewith_o 49._o i_o have_v defile_v my_o fair_a bright_a garment_n which_o thou_o have_v put_v on_o to_o i_o in_o the_o baptism_n with_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o lie_v in_o the_o devil_n net_n captive_a in_o thy_o fierce_a wrath._n hell_n set_v its_o jaw_n wide_o open_a against_o i_o and_o my_o conscience_n gnaw_v i_o thy_o judgement_n stand_v always_o before_o i_o and_o the_o band_n of_o death_n wait_v upon_o i_o 50._o i_o lie_v in_o the_o slime_n and_o mire_n of_o sin_n and_o vanity_n so_o that_o also_o i_o neither_o know_v my_o sin_n nor_o can_v bewail_v they_o for_o they_o have_v hide_v i_o from_o thy_o countenance_n and_o i_o have_v only_o yet_o a_o little_a sparkle_n of_o the_o live_a breath_n in_o i_o through_o thy_o draw_v which_o desire_v thy_o grace_n 51._o and_o i_o come_v now_o before_o thou_o with_o the_o lose_a son_n and_o the_o publican_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o fly_v to_o thy_o mercy_n and_o pray_v thou_o in_o my_o weak_a power_n through_o the_o bitter_a suffer_v and_o die_v of_o my_o redeemer_n jesus_n christ_n who_o thou_o have_v set_v before_o thou_o for_o a_o grace-throne_n and_o offere_v we_o thy_o grace_n through_o his_o satisfaction_n that_o thou_o will_v receive_v i_o yet_o again_o for_o thy_o child_n and_o heir_n in_o thy_o son_n and_o will_v awaken_v for_o i_o a_o right_n earnest_a repentance_n also_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n for_o my_o former_a commit_v sin_n in_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v go_v out_o from_o the_o wicked_a way_n or_o conversation_n and_o turn_v my_o heart_n total_o and_o altogether_o to_o thou_o 52._o o_o great_a god_n strengthen_v i_o beseech_v thou_o my_o weak_a faith_n in_o i_o rouse_v my_o heart_n i_o pray_v thou_o that_o it_o may_v acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v my_o manifold_a sin_n touch_v thou_o my_o poor_a soul_n with_o thy_o power_n that_o it_o may_v acknowledge_v itself_o that_o it_o stand_v deviate_v and_o turn_v away_o from_o thou_o 53._o o_o thou_o breath_n of_o the_o mercifulnesse_n of_o god_n do_v thou_o draw_v i_o to_o thou_o through_o my_o redeemer_n jesus_n christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o abolish_v my_o sin_n in_o his_o blood_n and_o death_n and_o make_v my_o poor_a soul_n live_v in_o his_o blood_n and_o wash_v it_o clean_o from_o its_o sin_n that_o its_o desire_n may_v press_v into_o thou_o o_o thou_o holy_a god_n and_o fetch_v power_n out_o of_o thy_o spring_n or_o fountain_n of_o grace_n 54._o awake_v thou_o i_o pray_v thou_o in_o i_o a_o right_a hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o true_a repentance_n and_o sorrow_n for_o my_o former_a commit_v sin_n that_o i_o may_v hate_v or_o be_v at_o enmity_n and_o angry_a against_o they_o and_o turn_v myself_o to_o thou_o 55._o o_o thou_o great_a deep_a of_o mercy_n i_o be_o afar_o off_o from_o thou_o and_o can_v reach_v thou_o in_o my_o weak_a power_n turn_v thou_o to_o i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o and_o comprehend_v my_o desire_n into_o thou_o and_o kindle_v it_o o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v taste_v thy_o grace_n 56._o forgive_v i_o pray_v thou_o my_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o heal_v my_o weakness_n bruise_v i_o pray_v thou_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v acknowledge_v and_o humble_v myself_o before_o thou_o be_v thou_o i_o pray_v thou_o my_o beginning_n to_o conversion_n and_o lead_v i_o upon_o the_o right_a path_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v with_o thou_o 57_o give_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o my_o soul_n and_o spirit_n and_o sanctify_v i_o in_o thy_o grace_n as_o thy_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n have_v engage_v to_o i_o say_v my_o father_n will_v give_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o pray_v unto_o he_o for_o it_o luke_n 11.13_o also_o knock_v and_o so_o it_o will_v be_v open_v unto_o you_o math._n 7.7_o luke_n 11.9_o 58._o now_o come_v i_o poor_a sinner_n upon_o the_o invitation_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o take_v to_o i_o thy_o say_v in_o my_o soul_n and_o heart_n and_o will_v not_o leave_v off_o from_o thou_o unless_o thou_o bless_v i_o with_o jacob_n 59_o and_o though_o indeed_o my_o sin_n be_v many_o yet_o thou_o be_v god_n and_o the_o eternal_a truth_n which_o can_v lie_v where_o thou_o have_v speak_v in_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n if_o we_o convert_v and_o repent_v than_o we_o shall_v be_v snow-white_a as_o wool_n isai_n 1.18_o 60._o upon_o thy_o say_v i_o trust_v and_o give_v myself_o total_o and_o altogether_o up_o to_o thou_o and_o pray_v thou_o receive_v i_o into_o grace_n and_o bring_v i_o to_o thy_o child_n who_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o live_n and_o let_v i_o walk_v with_o they_o and_o enter_v into_o thy_o commandment_n give_v i_o a_o true_a humble_a and_o obedient_a heart_n that_o may_v always_o fear_v before_o thy_o anger_n and_o sin_n no_o more_o 61._o o_o thou_o wellspring_n or_o fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n what_o shall_v i_o say_v before_o thou_o or_o why_o shall_v i_o flatter_v myself_o and_o comfort_v my_o evil_a will_n
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of_o the_o threefold_a spirit_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o grow_v or_o vegetable_a thing_n 33._o as_o then_o in_o such_o power_n of_o vegetable_n we_o understand_v three_o sort_n of_o spirit_n in_o several_a distinct_a centre_n and_o yet_o only_o in_o one_o body_n i._o of_o the_o outward_a spirit_n 34._o the_o first_o and_o outward_a spirit_n be_v the_o gross_a drossy_a brimstone_n salt_n and_o mercurius_n which_o be_v a_o substance_n of_o the_o four_o element_n or_o of_o the_o astrum_n or_o heaven_n or_o or_o configuration_n of_o the_o heaven_n constellation_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o roughness_n of_o the_o star_n 35._o this_o make_v the_o body_n and_o impress_v or_o comprise_v itself_o into_o a_o substance_n or_o draw_v the_o inward_a out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a seperatour_n to_o itself_o as_o also_o outward_o the_o element_n and_o coagulate_v itself_o therewith_o whence_o instant_o the_o mark_v the_o signature_n seale_n or_o impression_n be_v perform_v 36._o that_o image_v the_o visible_a body_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o the_o great_a power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n spiritus_fw-la mundi_fw-la viz_o of_o the_o constellation_n or_o configuration_n of_o the_o star_n or_o property_n of_o planet_n and_o now_o present_v kindle_v element_n ii_o of_o the_o second_o spirit_n or_o quintessence_n five_o essence_n 37._o the_o second_o spirit_n which_o have_v a_o centre_n of_o its_o own_o that_o lie_v or_o consist_v in_o the_o oil_n of_o the_o brimstone_n which_o man_n call_v the_o five_o essence_n quintam_fw-la essentiam_fw-la viz_o a_o root_n of_o the_o four_o element_n 38._o this_o be_v the_o meeken_n or_o soften_a and_o joy_n of_o the_o gross_a painful_a brimstone_n and_o salt-spirit_n and_o take_v its_o nutriment_n i_o first_o from_o within_o out_o of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n viz_o from_o the_o efflux_n of_o the_o spiritual_a meekness_n from_o the_o inward_a spiritual_a fire_n and_o light_n and_o ii_o second_o from_o without_o outward_o it_o take_v its_o nutriment_n from_o the_o star_n and_o from_o the_o subtle_a power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n spiritus_fw-la mundi_fw-la and_o be_v the_o right_a cause_n of_o the_o grow_a or_o vegetable_a life_n a_o joy_n of_o nature_n as_o the_o sun_n be_v in_o the_o element_n iii_o of_o the_o three_o spirit_n viz_o the_o tincture_n 39_o the_o three_o spirit_n be_v the_o tincture_n viz_o a_o object_n of_o the_o divine_a great_a mystery_n mysterii_fw-la magni_fw-la wherein_o all_o power_n lie_v in_o the_o similitude_n or_o equality_n and_o it_o be_v right_o call_v paradise_n or_o divine_a long_v or_o lust_n 40._o that_o be_v a_o dwellinghouse_n of_o divine_a power_n a_o dwellinghouse_n of_o the_o eternal_a soul_n out_o of_o which_o all_o outward_a power_n spring_v forth_o after_o that_o manner_n as_o the_o air_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n 41._o for_o the_o tincture_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o spiritual_a fire_n and_o light_n wherein_o fire_n and_o light_n be_v one_o only_a substance_n 42._o but_o see_v also_o it_o have_v its_o seperatour_n viz_o the_o out-flown_a divine_a willing_a to_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n in_o itself_o so_o it_o be_v the_o high_a ground_n out_o of_o which_o the_o first_o seperability_n or_o divisibility_n of_o the_o property_n in_o the_o substance_n of_o this_o world_n arise_v original_o and_o belong_v according_a to_o its_o own_o self_n property_n to_o the_o eternity_n 43._o for_o its_o original_a be_v the_o holy_a power_n of_o god_n and_o have_v a_o own_o self_n centre_n viz_o the_o most_o inward_a ground_n of_o the_o creature_n which_o indeed_o be_v hide_v to_o the_o mortal_a creature_n in_o respect_n that_o man_n driveth_z on_o a_o false_a evil_n or_o wicked_a will_n against_o it_o whence_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n exi_v 44._o yet_o this_o high_a holy_a ground_n in_o its_o own_o centre_n press_v together_o forth_o and_o flow_v out_o in_o the_o outward_a power_n as_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o element_n 45._o but_o the_o creature_n can_v touch_v the_o centre_n of_o this_o power_n unless_o it_o be_v do_v by_o divine_a permission_n do_v permission_n or_o viz_o it_o be_v do_v as_o in_o the_o new_a birth_n or_o regeneration_n 46._o this_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n a_o man_n see_v in_o all_o live_n or_o animal_n and_o vegetable_a thing_n all_o thing_n stand_v in_o these_o three_o principle_n or_o beginning_n 47._o we_o see_v a_o example_n in_o a_o herb_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o have_v its_o nutriment_n from_o within_o and_o from_o without_o or_o inward_o and_o outward_o viz_o from_o the_o earth_n and_o outward_o from_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n whereby_o the_o spiritus_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n together_o with_o the_o outward_a co-imageth_a 48._o when_o that_o sprout_v forth_o that_o be_v do_v in_o such_o a_o power_n and_o then_o the_o outward_a separatour_n mark_v or_o print_v itself_o from_o without_o in_o the_o herb_n with_o the_o image_v and_o form_n of_o the_o same_o in_o the_o brimstone_n salt_n and_o mercurius_n for_o it_o be_v the_o herb_n move_v and_o perception_n and_o make_v itself_o corporeal_a 49._o when_o i_o see_v a_o herb_n stand_v than_o i_o may_v say_v with_o truth_n this_o be_v a_o image_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o which_o the_o upper_a power_n rejoice_v and_o also_o hold_v it_o for_o their_o child_n see_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v one_o substance_n with_o the_o upper_a outward_a power_n 50._o and_o when_o the_o herb_n be_v sprout_v up_o than_o it_o blossome_v than_o it_o mark_v itself_o with_o the_o blossom_n of_o the_o oily_a spirit_n with_o fair_a colour_n and_o with_o the_o lovely_a smell_n of_o the_o blossom_n the_o tincture_n mark_v or_o imprint_v itself_o viz_o the_o three_o ground_n 51._o where_o then_o a_o man_n understand_v that_o the_o inward_a hide_a spirit_n of_o the_o element_n have_v open_v itself_o and_o bring_v itself_o therewith_o together_o into_o the_o image_v of_o the_o fruit_n for_o the_o earth_n have_v no_o such_o smell_n nor_o colour_n nor_o such_o virtue_n if_o the_o hide_a power_n of_o divine_a effluence_n do_v not_o manifest_v itself_o 52._o thus_o also_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o metal_n which_o outward_o area_n gross_a body_n of_o brimstone_n mercury_n and_o salt_n wherein_o the_o vegetation_n stand_v or_o consist_v and_o in_o their_o inward_a ground_n they_o be_v a_o clear_a bright_a body_n wherein_o the_o incorporate_a light_n of_o nature_n of_o the_o divine_a efflux_n shine_v in_o which_o glance_n or_o lustre_n a_o man_n understand_v the_o tincture_n and_o great_a power_n how_o the_o hide_a power_n make_v itself_o visible_a 53._o man_n can_v say_v of_o this_o power_n that_o it_o be_v elementary_a as_o also_o the_o blossom_n be_v not_o the_o element_n be_v only_o a_o dwellinghouse_n and_o object_n or_o representation_n of_o the_o inward_a power_n a_o cause_n of_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o tincture_n 54._o for_o from_o the_o tincture_n go_v the_o power_n forth_o through_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o gross_a elementary_a spirit_n and_o bring_v itself_o thereby_o into_o a_o perceptibility_n viz_o into_o taste_n and_o smell_v for_o the_o smell_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o perceptibility_n of_o the_o tincture_n through_o which_o the_o efflux_n of_o divine_a power_n manife_v or_o reveal_v itself_o and_o thus_o receive_v perceptibility_n 55._o the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o smell_n be_v indeed_o elementary_a but_o the_o true_a power_n and_o virtue_n in_o the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o smell_n be_v the_o tincture_n for_o the_o motion_n of_o a_o thing_n be_v not_o the_o high_a ground_n of_o the_o power_n but_o that_o out_o of_o which_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o motion_n come_v 56._o the_o medicus_n physician_n use_v a_o strong_a or_o well_o smell_a herb_n for_o his_o medicament_n or_o medicine_n but_o the_o smell_n viz_o
the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o smell_n be_v not_o the_o cure_n which_o cure_v the_o patient_n in_o his_o sickness_n but_o that_o be_v the_o cure_n from_o whence_o such_o balsam_n or_o smell_n arise_v original_o viz_o the_o tincture_n which_o imprint_v or_o image_v itself_o in_o such_o balsam_n 57_o christ_n say_v to_o the_o figtree_n be_v thou_o wither_v math._n 21._o verse_n 19_o but_o the_o outward_a sound_a humane_a word_n viz_o the_o noise_n or_o voice_n be_v not_o the_o power_n that_o it_o take_v effect_n but_o that_o be_v the_o power_n out_o of_o which_o the_o word_n come_v else_o if_o the_o outward_a humane_a noise_n or_o voice_n do_v it_o than_o can_v other_o man_n also_o do_v it_o 58._o so_o the_o like_a also_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v concern_v faith_n the_o confession_n and_o consent_n or_o agreement_n concern_v a_o thing_n be_v not_o the_o right_a true_a faith_n much_o less_o the_o science_n or_o knowledge_n but_o that_o be_v the_o true_a faith_n out_o of_o which_o the_o confession_n proceed_v viz_o the_o open_a spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inward_a ground_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o with_o the_o confession_n image_v itself_o in_o the_o pronounce_v word_n and_o make_v itself_o visible_a in_o the_o outward_a and_o work_v with_o the_o visible_a element_n of_o the_o body_n and_o demonstrate_v itself_o outward_o so_o that_o a_o man_n understand_v that_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o work_v of_o faith_n co-worketh_a 59_o even_o as_o it_o work_v with_o and_o through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o elementary_a world_n and_o make_v itself_o visible_a through_o the_o substance_n of_o this_o world_n with_o a_o object_n or_o representation_n so_o that_o all_o whatsoever_o i_o look_v upon_o be_v it_o evil_n or_o good_a yet_o i_o can_v with_o truth_n say_v here_o by_z or_o as_o to_z this_o thing_n the_o hide_a spirit_n of_o the_o seperatour_n of_o all_o thing_n or_o substance_n image_v itself_o in_o a_o property_n and_o have_v here_o make_v to_o itself_o a_o object_n or_o image_n according_a to_o its_o efflux_n either_o according_a to_o evil_n or_o god_n all_o according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n according_a to_o heat_n or_o cold_a according_a to_o harsh_a bitter_a sweet_a or_o sour_a or_o howsoever_o it_o be_v 60._o thus_o in_o all_o such_o image_v only_o outward_o there_o be_v such_o a_o elementary_a kind_n or_o manner_n of_o thing_n viz_o such_o a_o brimstone_n and_o salt_n but_o in_o the_o inward_a ground_n in_o the_o tincture_n it_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a and_o belong_v to_o its_o similitude_n for_o nutriment_n of_o the_o life_n which_o as_o to_o the_o astrall_a and_o elementary_a kind_n stand_v in_o all_o property_n according_a to_o its_o outward_a ground_n 61._o every_o thing_n whether_o it_o be_v herb_n grasse_n tree_n beast_n fowl_n fish_n worm_n or_o whatsoever_o it_o be_v be_v profitable_a and_o be_v go_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o seperatour_n of_o all_o substance_n or_o thing_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o word_n or_o divisible_a willing_a of_o god_n wherewith_o the_o seperatour_n of_o every_o thing_n property_n have_v make_v to_o itself_o a_o similitude_n or_o image_n wherein_o it_o work_v 62._o for_o this_o visible_a world_n with_o all_o its_o host_n and_o substance_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o only_o a_o object_n or_o representation_n of_o the_o spiritual_a world_n which_o be_v hide_v in_o this_o material_a elementary_a as_o the_o tincture_n in_o herb_n and_o metal_n 63._o and_o as_o the_o tincture_n with_o its_o virtue_n co-imageth_a itself_o in_o all_o thing_n with_o its_o efflux_n and_o make_v itself_o visible_a that_o man_n in_o the_o figure_n as_o also_o in_o the_o colour_n and_o smell_n may_v see_v and_o know_v what_o kind_n of_o seperatour_n or_o efflux_n of_o divine_a willing_a in_o the_o tincture_n be_v fly_v forth_o ex_fw-la mysterio_fw-la magno_fw-la out_o of_o the_o great_a mystery_n thus_o also_o a_o man_n may_v know_v and_o apprehend_v in_o and_o by_o the_o visible_a world_n the_o sun_n star_n element_n live_v creature_n and_o all_o create_a thing_n the_o inward_a ground_n out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v spring_v forth_o 64._o no_o thing_n or_o substance_n of_o a_o thing_n be_v come_v from_o far_o to_o the_o place_n where_o it_o be_v but_o in_o or_o at_o that_o place_n where_o it_o grow_v be_v its_o ground_n 65._o the_o element_n have_v their_o cause_n in_o themselves_o whence_o they_o spring_v forth_o so_o also_o the_o star_n have_v their_o chaos_n in_o themselves_o wherein_o they_o stand_v 66._o the_o element_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o image-like_a movable_a substance_n of_o the_o invisible_a unmoveable_a thus_o also_o the_o star_n be_v a_o efflux_n of_o the_o property_n of_o the_o spiritual_a world_n according_a to_o the_o divisibility_n of_o the_o seperatour_n who_o ground_n be_v the_o word_n or_o the_o divisible_a will_n of_o god_n 67._o the_o substance_n and_o move_v of_o the_o element_n be_v fire_n air_n water_n and_o earth_n wherein_o be_v thick_a and_o thin_a or_o dense_a and_o rare_a moist_a and_o dry_a hard_a and_o soft_a or_o pliable_a these_o be_v set_v or_o put_v together_o in_o one_o substance_n 68_o not_o that_o every_o one_o be_v from_o a_o several_a original_n and_o proceed_v or_o descent_n but_o they_o all_o come_v sole_o out_o of_o one_o only_a ground_n and_o that_o place_n whence_o they_o be_v proceed_v be_v over_o all_o or_o every_o where_n 69._o only_o you_o be_v to_o think_v or_o consider_v how_o in_o one_o place_n there_o be_v somewhat_o more_o kindle_v according_a to_o one_o property_n effect_v then_o in_o another_o whence_o the_o motion_n be_v become_v great_a and_o the_o matter_n be_v become_v more_o in_o such_o form_n and_o substance_n then_o in_o a_o other_o as_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o earth_n as_o also_o in_o the_o water_n and_o air_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v how_o there_o be_v a_o difference_n in_o each_o pole_n or_o zenith_n viz_o in_o every_o place_n upon_o or_o above_o the_o earth_n whence_o also_o be_v the_o difference_n of_o position_n seat_n or_o posture_n and_o vertuès_n as_o also_o of_o government_n dominion_n order_n and_o creature_n 70._o but_o the_o distinguish_n or_o difference_n of_o such_o property_n be_v all_o exist_v out_o of_o the_o great_a mystery_n ex_fw-la mysterio_fw-la magno_fw-la through_o the_o once_o motion_n of_o the_o power_n of_o all_o thing_n or_o substance_n viz_o when_o the_o eternal_a will_n of_o all_o substance_n have_v once_o move_v and_o bring_v forth_o itself_o out_o of_o the_o imperceptibility_n into_o perceptibility_n and_o seperability_n or_o distinguibility_n of_o variety_n of_o power_n and_o make_v the_o eternal_a power_n work_v and_o will_v so_o that_o in_o every_o power_n there_o be_v a_o object_n viz_o a_o own_o self_n desire_n exi_v 71._o that_o very_o own_o self_n desire_v in_o the_o object_n of_o the_o power_n have_v again_o bring_v forth_o itself_o into_o a_o object_n whence_o the_o desire_n of_o such_o efflux_n be_v become_v sharp_a strong_a or_o stern_a and_o gross_a and_o have_v coagulate_v and_o bring_v itself_o into_o matter_n 72._o and_o now_o as_o the_o efflux_n of_o the_o inward_a power_n out_o of_o light_n and_o darkness_n out_o of_o sharp_a and_o mild_a out_o of_o the_o fiery_a or_o light_n kind_a have_v be_v such_o also_o be_v the_o matter_n come_v to_o be_v the_o further_a the_o efflux_n of_o a_o power_n have_v stretch_v itself_o the_o more_o outward_a and_o gross_a be_v the_o matter_n become_v for_o there_o be_v ever_o one_o object_n or_o representation_n go_v out_o of_o the_o other_o even_o unto_o the_o gross_a drossy_a earth_n 73._o but_o we_o must_v right_o deduce_v and_o explain_v the_o ground_n of_o this_o philosophy_n whence_o hard_a and_o soft_a or_o pliant_a have_v take_v their_o ground_n which_o we_o apprehend_v in_o metal_n for_o every_o matter_n which_o be_v hard_a as_o metal_n and_o stone_n be_v as_o also_o wood_n herb_n and_o such_o like_a have_v in_o itself_o a_o very_a noble_a tincture_n and_o high_a spirit_n of_o power_n 74._o as_o also_o be_v to_o be_v know_v or_o apprehend_v by_o the_o bone_n of_o creature_n how_o the_o noble_a tincture_n according_a to_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n viz_o the_o great_a sweetness_n lie_v in_o the_o marrow_n of_o the_o bone_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n in_o the_o blood_n only_o lie_v a_o fiery_a tincture_n viz_o in_o the_o brimstone_n salt_n and_o mercury_n this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v thus_o 75._o god_n be_v the_o eternal_a one_o viz_o the_o great_a meekness_n so_o far_o as_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o without_o or_o beyond_o or_o distinct_a from_o his_o move_a and_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n 76._o but_o his_o motion_n in_o that_o he_o be_v call_v a_o god_n in_o trinity_n viz_o a_o tri-une_a substance_n where_o a_o man_n speak_v of_o three_o
through_o the_o wisdom_n how_o the_o breathe_n of_o divine_a power_n make_v to_o itself_o a_o object_n representation_n or_o reflex_n image_n and_o how_o the_o out-flown_a will_n introduce_v itself_o into_o receptibility_n and_o especial_o into_o seven_o property_n to_o the_o eternal_a nature_n of_o perceptibility_n and_o operability_n in_o which_o operability_n the_o eternal_a will_n of_o god_n be_v apprehend_v to_o be_v natural_a and_o a_o creator_n of_o the_o substance_n wherein_o especial_o the_o angelical_a and_o soulish_a ground_n together_o with_o the_o eternal_a spiritual_a fire_n and_o light_n be_v understand_v the_o second_o table_n 11._o in_o the_o second_o table_n be_v understand_v it_o visible_a world_n viz_o a_o efflux_n of_o that_o same_o inword_n spiritual_a power-world_n show_v how_o the_o property_n of_o the_o inward_a ground_n have_v sever_v themselves_o and_o introduce_v themselves_o again_o into_o a_o object_n representation_n or_o reflex_n image_n out_o of_o 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understand_v viz_o the_o outflowing_a i._o a_o ground_n and_o source_n of_o the_o speak_n or_o breathe_v of_o the_o unity_n of_o god_n a_o formation_n of_o the_o understanding_n for_o the_o efflux_n of_o the_o unity_n bring_v itself_o with_o the_o i._o into_o the_o †_o man_n †_o e._n that_o be_v into_o a_o vision_n or_o see_v of_o a_o chaos_n wherein_o the_o great_a mystery_n mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la according_a to_o the_o divine_a manner_n and_o kind_n be_v understand_v and_o it_o be_v a_o threefold_a speak_v or_o breathe_v of_o the_o power_n je_n ho._n va._n 31._o the_o je_n be_v the_o speak_v or_o breathe_v of_o the_o unity_n and_o the_o ho_o be_v a_o speak_v or_o breathe_v of_o the_o je_n and_o the_o va._n be_v a_o speak_v or_o breathe_v of_o the_o ho_o and_o yet_o it_o be_v but_o one_o only_o speak_v or_o breathe_v but_o it_o make_v a_o threefold_a exit_fw-la of_o three_o centre_n or_o comprehension_n and_o we_o understand_v therein_o how_o
desire_n whole_o turn_v itself_o away_o from_o god_n will_n and_o from_o the_o divine_a light_n whence_o the_o divine_a ens_fw-la of_o or_o from_o the_o holy_a world_n substance_n vanish_v or_o disappear_v and_o so_o now_o man_n thus_o remain_v to_o be_v only_o a_o monster_n of_o heaven_n and_o become_v with_o his_o seperatour_n a_o beâ—st_n of_o all_o â—easts_n which_o from_o thenceforth_o rule_v in_o and_o with_o all_o beast_n in_o who_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n spiritus_fw-la mundi_fw-la together_o with_o the_o star_n and_o element_n have_v get_v the_o dominion_n 49._o yet_o now_o man_n run_v and_o seek_v again_o his_o first_o true_a native_a country_n for_o he_o stand_v in_o this_o property_n in_o mere_a unquietness_n now_o he_o seek_v in_o one_o thing_n sudden_o in_o another_o and_o suppose_v in_o this_o monster_n he_o shall_v introduce_v himself_o into_o rest_n and_o yet_o run_v on_o only_o in_o the_o false_a or_o wilk_v awaken_v bestial_a willing_a which_o can_v reach_v 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vex_v himself_o in_o a_o false_a or_o wicked_a seperatour_n or_o distinguisher_n and_o yet_o can_v come_v to_o no_o rest_n 53._o for_o all_o those_o earthly_a will_n wherein_o he_o think_v to_o bring_v himself_o into_o rest_n be_v only_o a_o contrary_a will_n or_o opposition_n against_o god_n viz_o the_o eternal_a one_o 54._o for_o 9.16_o for_o rom._n 9.16_o it_o lie_v not_o in_o any_o one_o self_n will_v go_v or_o run_v faith_n saint_n paul_n but_o in_o the_o mercy_n viz_o in_o the_o grace_n which_o be_v in-spoken_a into_o he_o 55._o for_o man_n without_o grace_n without_o god_n be_v dead_a and_o blind_a and_o can_v come_v to_o any_o true_a life_n unless_o the_o grace_n become_v awaken_v and_o reveal_v or_o manifest_v in_o he_o 56._o yet_o aâ—â—_n in_o these_o earthly_a willing_n there_o can_v no_o awaken_n be_v effect_v for_o they_o can_v attain_v the_o grace_n much_o less_o awaken_v it_o therefore_o must_v the_o whole_a man_n in_o soul_n and_o mind_n sink_v down_o into_o the_o grace_n and_o be_v a_o willing_a of_o nothing_o which_o desire_v nothing_o but_o only_o the_o grace_n that_o the_o grace_n in_o he_o may_v become_v live_v and_o overflow_v drown_v or_o overwhelm_v and_o mortify_v his_o will._n 57_o as_o the_o sun_n break_v forth_o in_o from_o or_o out_o of_o the_o night_n and_o change_v the_o night_n into_o day_n so_o also_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v concern_v man_n of_o which_o christ_n say_v 18.3_o say_v math._n 18.3_o except_o you_o convert_v and_o become_v as_o child_n you_o shall_v not_o see_v god_n kingdom_n viz._n the_o divine_a seperatour_n from_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v exi_v 58._o for_o no_o knowledge_n or_o skill_n be_v right_a or_o fundamental_a unless_o it_o come_v out_o of_o the_o true_a divine_a science_n or_o root_n out_o of_o the_o separation_n or_o distinction_n of_o the_o divine_a speak_v whence_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o original_a 59_o if_o now_o such_o skill_n and_o knowledge_n will_v be_v attain_v to_o exist_v in_o man_n again_o then_o must_v the_o divine_a seperatour_n stand_v in_o a_o substance_n of_o its_o likeness_n viz_o in_o a_o divine_a ens_fw-la where_o the_o divine_a word_n speak_v forth_o therein_o and_o the_o divine_a light_n shine_v in_o that_o speak_v 60._o and_o then_o the_o humane_a science_n which_o in_o the_o beginning_n exi_v from_o the_o speak_n of_o the_o word_n may_v in_o that_o light_n see_v not_o only_a itself_o but_o also_o all_o other_o natural_a thing_n according_a or_o as_o to_o the_o seperability_n or_o distinguibility_n of_o the_o word_n also_o may_v work_v after_o a_o magical_a kind_n and_o manner_n in_o and_o with_o all_o thing_n after_o a_o divine_a kind_a manner_n and_o property_n 61._o for_o man_n be_v blind_a in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o have_v no_o apprehension_n or_o knowledge_n unless_o the_o breathe_v or_o speak_v be_v reveal_v or_o manifest_v in_o its_o inward_a ground_n according_a to_o the_o kind_a or_o manner_n of_o the_o speak_v out_o of_o which_o all_o substance_n or_o thing_n originate_a 62._o all_o man_n seek_v whereby_o he_o will_v find_v the_o ground_n of_o a_o thing_n be_v blind_a and_o be_v perform_v only_o in_o a_o shell_n or_o rind_n wherewith_o the_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o tree_n be_v cover_v 63._o but_o if_o a_o true_a find_n will_v be_v attain_v then_o must_v the_o humane_a science_n enter_v into_o the_o property_n of_o the_o thing_n and_o be_v able_a to_o see_v the_o seperatour_n or_o distinguisher_n thereof_o 64._o therefore_o it_o be_v the_o great_a toil_n and_o misery_n of_o man_n that_o they_o all_o run_v and_o seek_v in_o blindness_n and_o begin_v to_o seek_v at_o the_o shell_n whereas_o all_o thing_n be_v outward_o figure_v signify_v what_o they_o be_v in_o their_o ens_fw-la and_o substance_n and_o the_o seperatour_n of_o all_o thing_n have_v visible_o and_o formal_o there_o represent_v itself_o that_o so_o man_n may_v know_v and_o apprehend_v the_o creator_n and_o creation_n or_o creature_n 65._o 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the_o divine_a science_n or_o root_n be_v manifest_a or_o reveal_v will_v search_v the_o creature_n whether_o in_o the_o animate_v or_o in_o the_o inanimate_a viz_o in_o the_o vegetable_a or_o metalline_a then_o he_o must_v before_o all_o thing_n attain_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n again_o that_o the_o divine_a light_n may_v give_v light_n in_o his_o science_n or_o root_n whereby_o he_o may_v go_v through_o the_o natural_a light_n and_o so_o all_o will_v become_v manifest_a or_o reveal_v to_o he_o in_o his_o understanding_n 68_o else_o he_o run_v in_o seek_v as_o a_o blind_a man_n who_o speak_v of_o colour_n and_o yet_o see_v they_o not_o nor_o know_v what_o colour_n be_v this_o all_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o world_n shall_v consider_v that_o they_o all_o run_v on_o blind_o without_o the_o divine_a light_n only_o in_o the_o sydereall_a imagibility_n in_o that_o which_o the_o constellation_n or_o astrum_n image_v in_o reason_n 69._o for_o reason_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o humane_a constellation_n which_o be_v only_o a_o exscript_a copy_n or_o modelling_n of_o all_o the_o principle_n it_o stand_v only_o in_o a_o imagibility_n and_o not_o in_o the_o divine_a science_n or_o root_n 70._o but_o if_o the_o divine_a light_n become_v manifest_a or_o reveal_v therein_o then_o also_o begin_v the_o divine_a word_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a skill_n or_o knowledge_n to_o speak_v therein_o and_o so_o then_o be_v reason_n a_o true_a house_n of_o divine_a skill_n or_o knowledge_n and_o revelation_n and_o may_v then_o well_o and_o right_o be_v make_v use_n of_o but_o without_o this_o it_o be_v no_o more_o but_o a_o constellation_n of_o the_o visible_a world_n 71._o therefore_o to_o all_o lover_n of_o art_n and_o science_n who_o seperatour_n be_v a_o artist_n of_o great_a subtilenesse_n in_o they_o