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world_n that_o christ_n say_v never_o see_v the_o shape_n of_o god_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o word_n infallible_a be_v the_o pillar_n of_o the_o popish_a kingdom_n and_o the_o master-point_n of_o new_a religion_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 9_o ans_fw-fr now_o thou_o that_o call_v infallibility_n a_o popish_a point_n a_o new_a religion_n thy_o religion_n thou_o have_v manifest_v and_o thy_o point_n that_o be_v not_o infallible_a contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n who_o have_v many_o infallible_a proof_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n &_o they_o who_o have_v not_o be_v none_o of_o he_o and_o who_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n have_v that_o which_o be_v infallible_a and_o let_v they_o see_v infallible_a proof_n as_o thou_o may_v read_v in_o scripture_n and_o who_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v that_o which_o be_v infallible_a and_o the_o religion_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o fallibility_n and_o out_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v vain_a and_o there_o be_v 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again_o if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v no_o sin_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o we_o if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v not_o sin_v we_o make_v he_o a_o liar_n page_n 89._o ans_fw-fr the_o saint_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o god_n and_o at_o the_o dissolve_v of_o the_o earthly_a or_o sin_n they_o do_v not_o bid_v all_o the_o saint_n farewell_o for_o than_o they_o come_v into_o unity_n with_o they_o with_o the_o elect._n and_o john_n do_v show_v there_o be_v a_o time_n to_o see_v they_o have_v sin_v and_o a_o time_n to_o see_v they_o have_v sin_n and_o a_o time_n to_o confess_v it_o and_o forsake_v it_o and_o a_o time_n to_o witness_v the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n a_o time_n to_o witness_v the_o birth_n of_o god_n bear_v which_o do_v not_o commit_v sin_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n remain_v in_o they_o that_o the_o wicked_a one_o can_v not_o touch_v they_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o saint_n be_v neither_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n nor_o part_n away_o with_o this_o blasphemy_n that_o say_v this_o be_v etc._n etc._n page_n 92._o ans_fw-fr the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n be_v to_o bring_v people_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o a_o perfect_a man_n to_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o faith_n to_o the_o measure_n and_o stature_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n and_o christ_n will_v dwell_v in_o the_o saint_n and_o god_n will_v dwell_v in_o they_o and_o thou_o say_v they_o have_v no_o part_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n and_o john_n say_v of_o his_o fullness_n have_v we_o all_o receive_v in_o who_o dwell_v the_o godhead_n bodily_a and_o you_o be_v all_o in_o the_o blasphemy_n that_o be_v out_o of_o this_o part_n of_o the_o fullness_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n know_v a_o man_n whether_o he_o be_v a_o saint_n or_o a_o devil_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o see_v he_o or_o hear_v he_o speak_v or_o act_n and_o they_o be_v beyond_o all_o our_o forefather_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v what_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n save_v the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o so_o we_o be_v not_o as_o christ_n in_o this_o respect_n and_o thou_o say_v thou_o be_v as_o christ_n in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o no_o man_n can_v be_v without_o sin_n in_o this_o house_n of_o clay_n and_o say_v i_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o and_o my_o flesh_n be_v sin_n freehold_n etc._n etc._n page_n 94._o 95._o ans_fw-fr here_o thou_o have_v show_v that_o the_o quaker_n have_v a_o spirit_n give_v to_o they_o beyond_o all_o the_o forefather_n which_o we_o do_v witness_n since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o apostasy_n and_o they_o can_v discern_v who_o be_v saint_n who_o be_v devil_n &_o who_o be_v apostate_n without_o speak_v ever_o a_o word_n they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o power_n &_o the_o life_n of_o truth_n and_o the_o natural_a man_n know_v not_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o 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unregeneration_n there_o be_v some_o sanctify_v from_o the_o womb_n there_o be_v some_o child_n clean_a who_o be_v believer_n he_o that_o can_v receive_v it_o let_v he_o so_o thou_o be_v a_o ignorant_a man_n not_o able_a to_o divide_v the_o word_n aright_o nor_o can_v minister_v unto_o the_o people_n not_o know_v the_o condition_n they_o be_v in_o unless_o they_o tell_v thou_o and_o so_o apostatise_v from_o the_o apostle_n and_o not_o minister_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o minister_n to_o the_o spirit_n for_o can_v not_o the_o apostle_n preach_v and_o speak_v to_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n unless_o they_o come_v and_o tell_v they_o what_o condition_n they_o be_v in_o or_o do_v all_o the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n come_v and_o tell_v the_o apostle_n what_o condition_n they_o be_v in_o before_o they_o preach_v to_o they_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o light_n in_o man_n be_v imperfect_a a_o weak_a faint_a light_n page_z 97._o again_o the_o light_n in_o the_o gentile_n be_v call_v a_o natural_a 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the_o earth_n that_o be_v from_o that_o that_o do_v the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o jew_n inward_a you_o be_v from_o that_o who_o stand_v against_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n that_o do_v enlighten_v etc._n etc._n pr._n he_o say_v if_o a_o hypocrite_n reign_n his_o power_n be_v of_o god_n and_o saint_n be_v to_o yield_v to_o the_o power_n and_o it_o must_v be_v honour_v and_o have_v obedience_n from_o the_o saint_n page_n 101._o and_o so_o they_o that_o call_v they_o corrupt_a magistrate_n be_v the_o filthy_a dreamer_n that_o judas_n speak_v of_o pag._n 102._o answ_n such_o as_o be_v turn_v into_o corruption_n and_o be_v hypocrite_n they_o be_v go_v from_o the_o high_a power_n which_o the_o soul_n shall_v be_v subject_a to_o and_o it_o be_v go_v over_o they_o and_o so_o for_o the_o lord_n sake_n the_o saint_n can_v be_v subject_a to_o that_o power_n but_o that_o power_n that_o bring_v down_o the_o hypocrisy_n and_o the_o corruption_n in_o magistrate_n and_o as_o they_o 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scripture_n and_o make_v free_a from_o sin_n etc._n etc._n pag._n 18._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o rom._n 6._o contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o colossian_n where_o he_o have_v put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o contrary_a to_o christ_n who_o save_v &_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n by_o his_o blood_n blot_v out_o all_o sin_n and_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v in_o heaven_n in_o his_o humanity_n therefore_o not_o to_o be_v see_v not_o to_o be_v hear_v not_o to_o be_v handle_v by_o we_o or_o any_o other_o that_o live_v upon_o earth_n and_o they_o can_v give_v their_o own_o assurance_n etc._n etc._n pag._n 19_o ans_fw-fr so_o show_v that_o they_o be_v never_o make_v minister_n by_o he_o who_o never_o see_v he_o nor_o hear_v he_o so_o never_o handle_v the_o word_n of_o life_n from_o the_o father_n nor_o the_o son_n nor_o see_v it_o nor_o hear_v it_o so_o be_v the_o pastor_n that_o spoil_v the_o flock_n and_o he_o be_v the_o earthly_a adam_n and_o humanity_n but_o christ_n the_o second_o adam_n be_v the_o lord_n from_o heaven_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o timothy_n be_v command_v to_o preach_v and_o yet_o have_v not_o hear_v nor_o see_v nor_o handle_v any_o thing_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n page_n 20._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o bid_v he_o to_o stir_v up_o the_o gift_n in_o he_o and_o tell_v timothy_n he_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o he_o be_v to_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o whosoever_o have_v faith_n know_v christ_n to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o and_o know_v something_o from_o christ_n and_o so_o thou_o thyself_o have_v confute_v pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o saint_n do_v not_o see_v christ_n for_o the_o heaven_n contain_v he_o page_z 20._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o sit_v with_o christ_n in_o heavenly_a place_n so_o he_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n and_o christ_n be_v in_o they_o and_o walk_v in_o they_o and_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o and_o christ_n in_o you_o except_o you_o be_v reprobate_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o whole_a mind_n and_o will_n of_o christ_n and_o god_n be_v leave_v they_o in_o letter_n page_z 21._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o be_v pass_v find_v out_o the_o unsearchable_a wisdom_n and_o the_o secret_a thing_n belong_v to_o god_n and_o be_v reveal_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o no_o man_n know_v they_o but_o by_o the_o spirit_n pr._n and_o he_o say_v the_o gospel_n be_v the_o letter_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o the_o letter_n kill_v and_o many_o may_v have_v the_o form_n and_o deny_v the_o power_n and_o so_o stand_v against_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n pr._n and_o he_o say_v the_o devil_n show_v his_o spite_n and_o spleen_n in_o they_o who_o say_v they_o have_v the_o word_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o begin_n against_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n page_n 22._o answ_n that_o be_v not_o so_o for_o they_o that_o have_v the_o word_n as_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n own_o the_o scripture_n and_o be_v not_o against_o they_o but_o be_v in_o that_o which_o fulfil_v they_o pr._n he_o say_v that_o all_o the_o saint_n receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n yet_o never_o hear_v his_o voice_n ans_fw-fr this_o be_v confusion_n for_o who_o be_v the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n know_v his_o voice_n pr._n he_o say_v they_o be_v uncover_v when_o common_o they_o have_v two_o cap_n on_o their_o head_n and_o the_o people_n be_v cover_v when_o they_o have_v a_o hat_n on_o their_o head_n etc._n etc._n page_n 29._o ans_fw-fr this_o be_v according_a to_o thy_o deceitful_a teach_n and_o learn_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v the_o voice_n of_o christ_n to_o they_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr and_o christ_n say_v to_o they_o that_o have_v the_o scripture_n they_o never_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n at_o any_o time_n to_o the_o pharisee_n john_n 5._o for_o there_o thou_o be_v un-put_a forth_o among_o the_o sheep_n and_o they_o hear_v the_o voice_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n and_o come_v to_o the_o life_n and_o christ_n at_o the_o end_n of_o they_o pr._n and_o he_o say_v there_o be_v a_o immediate_a voice_n which_o speak_v within_o which_o we_o have_v never_o hear_v nor_o do_v we_o know_v it_o within_o ourselves_o experimental_o and_o we_o believe_v and_o hope_v that_o we_o never_o shall_v know_v it_o etc._n etc._n page_n 30._o ans_fw-fr and_o so_o show_v that_o they_o never_o know_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n speak_v within_o they_o but_o follow_v their_o own_o dream_n and_o spirit_n and_o stop_v their_o ear_n against_o that_o of_o god_n in_o they_o and_o they_o bless_v themselves_o from_o that_o immediate_a voice_n within_o and_o call_v it_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o inspiration_n and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n which_o man_n must_v obey_v and_o do_v pr._n and_o he_o say_v to_o say_v christ_n be_v within_o they_o do_v all_o immediate_o and_o infallible_o within_o they_o and_o so_o do_v say_v it_o be_v christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n within_o they_o and_o not_o they_o ans_fw-fr now_o this_o he_o call_v a_o spirit_n of_o delusion_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o christ_n in_o i_o and_o he_o work_v all_o in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o after_o his_o own_o good_a pleasure_n and_o this_o be_v not_o a_o spirit_n of_o delusion_n in_o they_o and_o this_o thou_o be_v reprobate_v from_o and_o find_v in_o thy_o own_o work_n pr._n and_o he_o say_v that_o which_o be_v within_o they_o be_v not_o eternal_a and_o infallible_a when_o the_o quaker_n ask_v he_o whether_o it_o be_v or_o no_o and_o he_o say_v nay_o that_o which_o judge_v in_o they_o be_v not_o eternal_a &_o infallible_a he_o say_v they_o assert_v no_o such_o thing_n as_o that_o concern_v themselves_o and_o he_o say_v though_o all_o the_o saint_n have_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o they_o which_o be_v eternal_a and_o infallible_a yet_o that_o this_o spirit_n shall_v do_v all_o that_o saint_n do_v and_o shall_v say_v all_o that_o saint_n say_v and_o shall_v judge_v for_o they_o both_o for_o person_n and_o of_o thing_n after_o a_o infallible_a manner_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v neither_o say_v nor_o do_v nor_o judge_v any_o thing_n by_o any_o understanding_n of_o their_o own_o but_o the_o spirit_n all_o this_o we_o deny_v these_o be_v his_o word_n page_n 31._o ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v as_o many_o as_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n act_v all_o in_o they_o and_o for_o they_o and_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o spiritual_a man_n judge_v all_o thing_n and_o that_o be_v it_o which_o lead_v the_o saint_n to_o divide_v and_o discern_v all_o thing_n both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a the_o spiritual_a wisdom_n of_o god_n which_o give_v they_o a_o spiritual_a understanding_n which_o man_n must_v rule_v withal_o but_o not_o with_o their_o own_o that_o come_v to_o nought_o and_o you_o that_o have_v not_o that_o which_o be_v infallible_a to_o judge_v in_o you_o know_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n neither_o can_v you_o judge_v of_o person_n or_o thing_n that_o have_v not_o the_o infallible_a judgement_n nor_o have_v the_o spiritual_a man_n neither_o have_v you_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o your_o heart_n nor_o christ_n which_o be_v eternal_a and_o infallible_a all_o which_o the_o quaker_n have_v to_o judge_v person_n and_o thing_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o child_n be_v of_o the_o seed_n as_o to_o the_o church_n privilege_n and_o external_a ordinance_n of_o a_o spiritual_a nature_n ans_fw-fr mark_v his_o confusion_n but_o christ_n say_v you_o must_v be_v bear_v again_o or_o else_o you_o can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o such_o be_v of_o the_o church_n pr._n he_o say_v if_o they_o can_v but_o destroy_v all_o form_n the_o power_n will_v fall_v with_o it_o for_o the_o form_n preserve_v the_o power_n page_z 37._o answ_n contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n many_o have_v the_o form_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n the_o power_n preserve_v the_o form_n see_v the_o end_n of_o form_n and_o destroy_v they_o and_o bring_v to_o see_v before_o form_n be_v where_o form_n be_v not_o for_o the_o apostle_n who_o live_v in_o the_o power_n deny_v the_o jew_n form_n and_o gentile_n both_o as_o we_o do_v now_o deny_v the_o popish_a form_n and_o you_o which_o you_o have_v invent_v and_o set_v up_o pr._n and_o a_o immediate_a teach_n he_o say_v of_o
the_o spirit_n and_o to_o wait_v for_o secret_a inspiration_n of_o god_n be_v to_o subject_a man_n to_o satanical_a delusion_n etc._n etc._n page_n 40._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v holy_a man_n of_o god_n speak_v as_o they_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o they_o be_v to_o wait_v for_o the_o revelation_n as_o in_o peter_n and_o all_o be_v in_o the_o satanical_a delusion_n that_o be_v not_o in_o the_o immediate_a teach_n from_o the_o spirit_n and_o every_o one_o that_o have_v this_o spirit_n and_o the_o lead_n of_o the_o spirit_n have_v that_o which_o be_v immediate_a pr._n he_o say_v the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n draw_v people_n to_o a_o outward_a word_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr now_o be_v that_o which_o live_v and_o endure_v for_o ever_o outward_a and_o do_v not_o they_o bring_v they_o to_o christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o word_n which_o be_v immediate_a pr._n he_o say_v be_v not_o the_o gospel_n a_o external_a way_n &_o c_o answ_n no_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o live_a way_n which_o be_v reveal_v within_o and_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o salvation_n pr._n be_v not_o they_o seduce_v say_v he_o who_o be_v draw_v off_o from_o the_o external_a mean_n by_o which_o the_o spirit_n be_v give_v and_o faith_n wrought_v to_o wait_v for_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o spirit_n without_o any_o word_n to_o convey_v it_o to_o they_o which_o spirit_n when_o they_o have_v it_o be_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n but_o of_o delusion_n etc._n etc._n page_n 41._o ans_fw-fr the_o spirit_n and_o faith_n be_v not_o convey_v to_o any_o man_n without_o the_o word_n and_o they_o be_v seduce_v that_o rest_v in_o the_o external_a from_o the_o eternal_a and_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o give_v by_o external_a mean_n neither_o be_v faith_n wrought_v pr._n and_o he_o say_v they_o need_v not_o any_o man_n teach_v they_o but_o as_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o scripture_n teach_v and_o they_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_n of_o man_n shall_v be_v add_v ans_fw-fr and_o so_o by_o this_o he_o have_v throw_v out_o himself_o from_o be_v a_o pastor_n and_o all_o other_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o in_o the_o scripture_n but_o in_o they_o that_o give_v it_o forth_o and_o the_o spirit_n which_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v in_o the_o saint_n open_v the_o scripture_n again_o and_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n pr._n and_o he_o say_v there_o be_v a_o excess_n in_o that_o scripture_n which_o say_v you_o need_v no_o man_n teach_v you_o but_o as_o the_o anoint_v teach_v you_o ans_fw-fr and_o here_o he_o make_v as_o if_o john_n do_v not_o mean_a as_o he_o speak_v and_o will_v make_v john_n as_o false_a as_o himself_o who_o speak_v truth_n pr._n and_o he_o say_v the_o apostle_n say_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o you_o know_v all_o thing_n he_o call_v it_o a_o excessive_a speech_n for_o no_o one_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o god_n page_n 42._o ans_fw-fr so_o contrary_a to_o john_n and_o will_v make_v he_o a_o liar_n the_o minister_n of_o god_n so_o he_o be_v in_o the_o false_a spirit_n go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n contrary_n to_o 1_o john_n 2._o who_o know_v all_o thing_n pr._n he_o say_v outward_a teach_n be_v the_o way_n and_o mean_n whereby_o the_o deep_a and_o profound_a and_o necessary_a truth_n of_o scripture_n come_v to_o be_v understand_v but_o not_o immediate_a page_n 44._o ans_fw-fr so_o he_o have_v deny_v the_o spirit_n to_o open_v the_o scripture_n immediate_a inspiration_n by_o the_o spirit_n and_o its_o teach_n and_o set_v up_o a_o outward_a in_o the_o room_n of_o it_o here_o his_o spirit_n be_v try_v again_o go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n for_o salvation_n be_v immediate_a and_o the_o mean_n that_o bring_v to_o it_o and_o none_o know_v the_o scripture_n by_o outward_a teach_n but_o immediate_o by_o the_o lord_n god_n pr._n and_o he_o say_v ministerial_a gift_n be_v not_o now_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o world_n such_o as_o the_o miinister_n of_o the_o gospel_n have_v in_o the_o primitive_a time_n ans_fw-fr therefore_o no_o such_o work_n ministerial_a now_o as_o be_v then_o nor_o any_o such_o officer_n as_o pastor_n teacher_n etc._n etc._n as_o be_v then_o ans_fw-fr he_o have_v preach_v himself_o to_o be_v one_o of_o the_o false_a spirit_n which_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o apostle_n into_o the_o world_n and_o yet_o he_o say_v christ_n be_v with_o they_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o yet_o say_v no_o hear_n of_o his_o voice_n nor_o see_v he_o nor_o handle_v of_o he_o so_o he_o have_v confute_v himself_o and_o have_v show_v you_o he_o have_v quench_v the_o spirit_n among_o you_o all_o pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n be_v silent_a in_o that_o point_n that_o man_n must_v be_v endue_v with_o extraordinary_a gift_n ans_fw-fr which_o the_o apostle_n epistle_n prove_v to_o the_o contrary_a who_o say_v without_o faith_n you_o can_v please_v god_n which_o be_v a_o gift_n and_o a_o extraordinary_a gift_n and_o say_v he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v none_o of_o he_o which_o be_v a_o extraordinary_a gift_n so_o you_o be_v another_o ministry_n and_o other_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n and_o that_o which_o be_v another_o gift_n than_o the_o apostle_n be_v not_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n pr._n he_o say_v how_o come_v the_o apostle_n to_o raise_v up_o a_o live_n to_o some_o person_n for_o preach_v when_o he_o say_v that_o they_o that_o preach_v the_o gospel_n must_v live_v of_o the_o gospel_n etc._n etc._n page_n 48._o ans_fw-fr it_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n to_o preach_v to_o raise_v up_o a_o live_n for_o preach_v but_o say_v they_o be_v not_o to_o preach_v for_o filthy_a lucre_n sake_n but_o they_o that_o preach_v the_o gospel_n live_v of_o the_o gospel_n that_o be_v not_o as_o you_o raise_v live_n make_v a_o trade_n of_o the_o form_n and_o deny_v the_o power_n which_o be_v the_o gospel_n pr._n here_o he_o cry_v out_o against_o gift_a man_n preach_v and_o say_v paul_n prophesy_v against_o they_o page_z 49._o and_o name_n they_o to_o be_v such_o as_o have_v itch_a ear_n ans_fw-fr as_o he_o be_v go_v out_o from_o the_o apostle_n and_o so_o cry_v up_o his_o imagine_a gift_n his_o own_o gift_n which_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o cry_v against_o but_o say_v every_o one_o must_v minister_v that_o have_v receive_v a_o gift_n and_o thou_o be_v one_o of_o the_o itch_a ear_n go_v out_o from_o the_o apostle_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o their_o synagogue_n common_o call_v church_n be_v not_o ordain_v for_o any_o spiritual_a use_n as_o for_o serve_v god_n in_o they_o etc._n etc._n pa._n 51._o ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a to_o all_o the_o profess_a teacher_n in_o the_o nation_n who_o say_v they_o be_v ordain_v for_o the_o use_n and_o service_n of_o god_n and_o call_v they_o church_n but_o to_o this_o i_o believe_v he_o will_v call_v his_o word_n back_o again_o pr._n and_o to_o break_v christ_n command_n be_v not_o of_o man_n call_v master_n 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same_o anoint_v teach_v you_o and_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v you_o need_v not_o say_v every_o man_n to_o his_o neighbour_n know_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n and_o deny_v the_o effectual_a work_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n but_o all_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a hebr._n pr._n he_o say_v paul_n deny_v perfection_n to_o himself_o ans_fw-fr paul_n do_v not_o deny_v perfection_n to_o himself_o nor_o other_o but_o his_o work_n be_v to_o the_o perfect_a of_o the_o saint_n but_o your_o work_n be_v to_o keep_v man_n from_o perfection_n and_o that_o have_v be_v the_o minister_n work_v since_o they_o apostatise_v from_o
the_o apostle_n and_o yet_o paul_n judge_v he_o again_o and_o say_v as_o many_o as_o be_v perfect_a be_v thus_o mind_v pr._n he_o say_v there_o be_v a_o contradiction_n in_o the_o letter_n speak_v of_o the_o scripture_n page_n 60._o ans_fw-fr show_v that_o he_o do_v not_o know_v to_o what_o condition_n iâ_n be_v speak_v for_o there_o be_v no_o contradiction_n in_o it_o but_o in_o they_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n that_o give_v it_o forth_o be_v the_o contradiction_n pr._n and_o he_o say_v there_o be_v a_o perfection_n that_o respect_v justification_n and_o not_o sanctification_n see_v page_n 61._o ans_fw-fr now_o there_o be_v no_o perfection_n but_o where_o there_o be_v sanctification_n pr._n and_o he_o pervert_v the_o scripture_n of_o john_n that_o say_v if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v no_o sin_n etc._n etc._n and_o he_o say_v whosoever_o say_v he_o have_v no_o sin_n deceive_v himself_o see_v pag._n 62._o ans_fw-fr so_o he_o wrong_v john_n word_n and_o put_v he_o for_o we_o 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not_o prove_v it_o and_o call_v it_o fight_v against_o the_o truth_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr when_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v work_v out_o your_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o that_o be_v within_o and_o the_o engraft_a word_n be_v able_a to_o save_v soul_n and_o that_o be_v within_o and_o the_o apostle_n say_v if_o christ_n be_v not_o in_o you_o you_o be_v reprobate_n and_o that_o be_v not_o opposite_a to_o christ_n without_o they_o nor_o contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o no_o one_o know_v salvation_n but_o who_o know_v this_o christ_n in_o you_o who_o be_v the_o salvation_n and_o where_o he_o be_v within_o there_o be_v salvation_n and_o so_o thou_o be_v one_o of_o the_o reprobate_n that_o can_v talk_v of_o christ_n without_o and_o deny_v he_o the_o salvation_n within_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n own_o christ_n jesus_n reveal_v to_o they_o in_o spirit_n and_o call_v it_o delusion_n ans_fw-fr and_o yet_o he_o say_v other_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o error_n 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without_o who_o be_v reprobate_n who_o have_v he_o not_o within_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v afar_o off_o in_o his_o bodily_a presence_n ans_fw-fr and_o yet_o he_o say_v the_o lord_n be_v at_o hand_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v he_o be_v in_o they_o and_o christ_n say_v he_o will_v dwell_v with_o they_o pr._n he_o say_v they_o be_v seal_v by_o christ_n death_n at_o his_o offering_n upon_o the_o cross_n ans_fw-fr and_o yet_o christ_n must_v come_v to_o save_v they_o at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o the_o saint_n witness_v their_o salvation_n while_o they_o be_v upon_o earth_n and_o say_v christ_n be_v in_o they_o except_o they_o be_v reprobate_n and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v come_v and_o give_v they_o a_o understanding_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n witness_v the_o teach_n within_o which_o he_o say_v the_o apostle_n witness_v the_o contrary_a etc._n etc._n page_n 4._o ans_fw-fr why_o do_v thou_o wrong_v the_o apostle_n and_o put_v thy_o lie_n abroad_o when_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v and_o christ_n say_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n speak_v in_o they_o and_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o law_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n be_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o the_o anoint_v be_v within_o they_o to_o teach_v they_o but_o why_o fight_v thou_o against_o the_o apostle_n teach_v the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o christ_n doctrine_n do_v thou_o not_o see_v thy_o weapon_n now_o fail_v thou_o thou_o have_v cast_v thyself_o without_o and_o have_v not_o the_o apostle_n and_o christ_n correct_v thou_o here_o now_o pr._n and_o to_o prove_v that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v shed_v before_o the_o world_n be_v he_o bring_v a_o scripture_n which_o say_v the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n an._n here_o all_o may_v see_v whether_o this_o be_v a_o fit_a man_n to_o teach_v or_o whether_o or_o no_o he_o be_v not_o one_o of_o the_o novice_n i_o leave_v it_o to_o all_o to_o judge_v his_o measure_n who_o have_v a_o just_a measure_n for_o the_o scripture_n say_v since_o the_o world_n and_o thou_o say_v before_o the_o world_n be_v pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o son_n of_o mary_n god_n man_n be_v absent_a from_o his_o church_n ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o christ_n word_n i_o in_o they_o and_o they_o in_o i_o and_o i_o will_v be_v with_o you_o to_o the_o end_n so_o one_o of_o the_o blind_a prophet_n contrary_a to_o john_n who_o say_v we_o be_v in_o he_o and_o that_o be_v true_a and_o thou_o say_v he_o be_v absent_a from_o his_o church_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n but_o of_o your_o church_n we_o believe_v he_o be_v not_o the_o head_n but_o will_v grind_v you_o to_o powder_n and_o thy_o word_n and_o thy_o doctrine_n be_v correct_v by_o christ_n and_o the_o scripture_n and_o christ_n say_v where_o two_o or_o three_o meet_v together_o in_o my_o name_n i_o will_v be_v among_o they_o and_o the_o saint_n be_v flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o bone_n of_o his_o 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of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v faith_n and_o good_a work_n that_o justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n only_o and_o say_v work_n will_v not_o justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o he_o say_v that_o work_v be_v only_o but_o to_o justify_v their_o faith_n to_o be_v true_a before_o man_n answer_n abraham_n be_v not_o justify_v to_o man_n only_o by_o his_o obedience_n but_o to_o god_n and_o where_o there_o be_v faith_n there_o be_v justification_n which_o work_v by_o lâââ_n and_o the_o saint_n faith_n and_o work_n be_v not_o only_o to_o justify_v they_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n for_o the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v to_o do_v what_o he_o say_v and_o his_o will_n which_o who_o do_v not_o be_v not_o justify_v in_o so_o do_v but_o to_o be_v beat_v with_o stripe_n who_o seek_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o their_o faith_n and_o work_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n be_v dead_a faith_n and_o work_n both_o pr._n he_o say_v they_o be_v no_o christian_n that_o do_v not_o hold_v christ_n absent_a from_o his_o church_n but_o antichrist_n ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o scripture_n which_o say_v they_o be_v flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o they_o be_v as_o nigh_o together_o as_o husband_n and_o wife_n and_o thus_o he_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o great_a mystery_n christ_n and_o the_o church_n which_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n of_o pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o light_n wherewith_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v god_n have_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n page_n 19_o ans_fw-fr and_o so_o make_v that_o which_o come_v from_o god_n and_o christ_n not_o spirit_n as_o he_o be_v god_n and_o thus_o the_o man_n be_v beat_v the_o air_n he_o say_v christ_n be_v god_n that_o light_v every_o man_n etc._n etc._n and_o yet_o say_v he_o not_o with_o the_o spirit_n how_o then_o come_v man_n to_o be_v condemn_v not_o believe_v it_o and_o so_o thou_o have_v reprove_v thyself_o and_o be_v 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reprove_v the_o world_n and_o that_o be_v send_v to_o they_o and_o that_o which_o do_v reprove_v they_o iâ_n manifest_a to_o they_o in_o the_o world_n to_o their_o own_o understanding_n and_o in_o they_o which_o spirit_n lead_v the_o saint_n into_o all_o truth_n there_o be_v no_o man_n reprove_v but_o it_o be_v within_o he_o manifest_v to_o his_o understanding_n and_o if_o he_o quench_v the_o spirit_n that_o reprove_v he_o he_o be_v not_o lead_v by_o it_o and_o that_o be_v the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o light_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o man_n love_v darkness_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o thou_o call_v not_o spirit_n now_o this_o be_v the_o condemnation_n of_o they_o who_o conscience_n be_v sear_v and_o of_o they_o who_o have_v the_o create_v and_o make_v and_o natural_a light_n the_o sun_n the_o moon_n and_o star_n which_o light_n be_v afore_o they_o be_v pr._n and_o thou_o say_v the_o scripture_n plain_o deny_v that_o conscience_n can_v justify_v though_o it_o may_v condemn_v see_v page_n 23._o ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a to_o plain_a scripture_n where_o the_o apostle_n say_v rom._n 2.15_o their_o conscience_n either_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v and_o again_o say_v he_o herein_o do_v i_o exercise_v myself_o to_o have_v always_o a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n and_o the_o light_n condemn_v which_o you_o call_v conscience_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o ministration_n of_o life_n but_o not_o of_o condemnation_n same_o page_n ans_fw-fr but_o they_o be_v condemn_v that_o obey_v not_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o a_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n and_o a_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v so_o the_o power_n of_o god_n pr._n he_o deny_v that_o paul_n bid_v the_o saint_n listen_v within_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 25._o ans_fw-fr when_o as_o paul_n say_v that_o the_o light_n which_o shine_v in_o their_o heart_n to_o give_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o it_o be_v the_o treasure_n in_o the_o earthen_a vessel_n and_o christ_n be_v within_o they_o and_o the_o engraft_a word_n that_o be_v able_a to_o save_v their_o soul_n and_o the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o he_o have_v reveal_v his_o son_n in_o they_o and_o many_o other_o scripture_n and_o he_o say_v he_o serve_v the_o law_n of_o god_n with_o his_o mind_n and_o yet_o thou_o say_v he_o do_v not_o bid_v any_o listen_v within_o and_o he_o say_v the_o word_n be_v in_o their_o heart_n to_o obey_v it_o and_o in_o their_o mouth_n and_o can_v they_o obey_v that_o and_o not_o listen_v within_o and_o do_v that_o and_o not_o have_v their_o mind_n stay_v upon_o the_o lord_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o light_n do_v not_o shine_v in_o the_o conscience_n of_o they_o that_o be_v lose_v see_v page_n 26_o ans_fw-fr but_o john_n say_v the_o light_n shine_v in_o darkness_n but_o darkness_n can_v comprehend_v it_o and_o there_o be_v that_o of_o god_n in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n and_o reprobate_n as_o in_o rom._n 1._o and_o 2_o chap._n pr._n and_o he_o deny_v that_o every_o man_n have_v the_o light_n ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o john_n who_o say_v that_o be_v the_o true_a light_n which_o inlightn_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n john_n 1_o pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o counterfeit_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n for_o man_n to_o follow_v the_o light_n wherewith_o man_n come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v enlighten_v withal_o etc._n etc._n answ_n which_o none_o come_v to_o the_o new_a birth_n but_o who_o come_v to_o the_o light_n which_o every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v light_v withal_o which_o believe_v in_o be_v a_o child_n of_o the_o light_n believe_v and_o receive_v come_v to_o receive_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n pr._n he_o say_v to_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v rise_v within_o there_o be_v no_o scripture_n to_o prove_v it_o see_v page_n 28._o ans_fw-fr do_v not_o the_o apostle_n say_v christ_n form_v in_o you_o and_o christ_n in_o you_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n which_o hope_n purify_v as_o god_n be_v pure_a and_o christ_n within_o do_v he_o not_o arise_v there_o before_o all_o wave_n be_v still_o and_o shall_v he_o not_o arise_v with_o heal_v under_o his_o wing_n how_o ignorant_a of_o the_o letter_n be_v the_o priest_n grow_v much_o more_o of_o the_o mystery_n gal._n 4._o and_o malachy_n pr._n and_o whereas_o thou_o say_v thou_o be_v confident_a that_o while_o some_o will_v persuade_v other_o that_o they_o have_v no_o sin_n their_o conscience_n will_v tell_v they_o they_o lie_v see_v page_n 41._o ans_fw-fr the_o apostle_n tell_v the_o roman_n that_o they_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o the_o roman_n do_v not_o tell_v the_o apostle_n that_o their_o conscience_n tell_v they_o he_o lie_v as_o thou_o say_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v out_o of_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o his_o saint_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 47._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o sit_v with_o christ_n in_o heavenly_a place_n and_o the_o saint_n be_v flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o the_o church_n which_o he_o be_v head_n of_o be_v his_o body_n and_o every_o one_o that_o eat_v his_o flesh_n know_v his_o body_n give_v for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o out_o of_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o saint_n that_o be_v in_o the_o church_n therefore_o you_o minister_n and_o teacher_n that_o say_v christ_n body_n be_v out_o of_o your_o
sight_n be_v not_o saint_n neither_o be_v you_o of_o his_o church_n which_o be_v his_o body_n neither_o have_v you_o eat_v his_o flesh_n nor_o know_v that_o which_o be_v give_v for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o world_n but_o be_v out_o of_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v his_o body_n pr._n and_o thou_o say_v they_o shall_v have_v a_o great_a judgement_n without_o they_o than_o they_o shall_v have_v within_o they_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 48._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o scripture_n say_v if_o you_o judge_v yourselves_o you_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n pr._n and_o that_o place_n in_o judas_n he_o bring_v to_o prove_v that_o all_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 49._o where_o he_o say_v they_o walk_v after_o their_o own_o ungodly_a lust_n these_o be_v they_o who_o separate_v themselves_o be_v sensual_a and_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n who_o go_v in_o balaams_n way_n ans_fw-fr who_o show_v that_o they_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o spirit_n and_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o wantonness_n and_o this_o do_v not_o make_v for_o thou_o to_o thy_o purpose_n but_o rather_o against_o thou_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n that_o reprove_v the_o world_n lead_v the_o saint_n into_o all_o truth_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o god_n do_v not_o give_v the_o law_n that_o people_n shall_v live_v in_o it_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 49._o answ_n and_o the_o scripture_n say_v that_o they_o that_o do_v the_o law_n have_v life_n and_o be_v justify_v by_o it_o for_o do_v this_o and_o live_v say_v god_n to_o moses_n and_o therefore_o thou_o will_v make_v god_n a_o liar_n who_o can_v lie_v who_o say_v that_o god_n do_v not_o give_v forth_o his_o law_n that_o man_n shall_v have_v life_n be_v not_o the_o curse_n and_o the_o death_n in_o the_o transgression_n of_o it_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o righteous_a law_n who_o be_v the_o light_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o do_v come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o 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say_v see_v page_n 50._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o john_n doctrine_n and_o christ_n who_o say_v the_o light_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v the_o true_a light_n that_o man_n through_o the_o light_n may_v believe_v therefore_o be_v they_o enlighten_v and_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n shall_v not_o abide_v in_o darkness_n nor_o in_o error_n nor_o in_o condemnation_n but_o shall_v have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n say_v christ_n i_o be_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o say_v moreover_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n before_o they_o be_v child_n believe_v in_o the_o light_n that_o you_o may_v be_v child_n of_o the_o light_n so_o every_o man_n be_v enlighten_v with_o a_o light_n before_o they_o be_v child_n with_o the_o true_a light_n he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n be_v a_o child_n of_o the_o light_n he_o that_o do_v not_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n the_o light_n condemn_v he_o pr._n and_o whereas_o thou_o say_v the_o law_n give_v not_o life_n nor_o justify_v see_v page_n 50._o ans_fw-fr it_o be_v false_a thou_o be_v mistake_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o rebuke_v with_o they_o the_o law_n give_v life_n to_o he_o that_o obey_v it_o and_o life_n in_o it_o and_o he_o that_o do_v it_o live_v and_o be_v justify_v the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n and_o not_o the_o hearer_n only_o and_o it_o be_v righteous_a and_o just_a and_o good_a but_o christ_n jesus_n the_o law_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n righteous_a law_n be_v the_o justification_n to_o life_n god_n righteousness_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o other_o law_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n say_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v make_v i_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n pr._n and_o thou_o will_v make_v it_o a_o error_n to_o say_v the_o saint_n be_v saviour_n of_o the_o world_n see_v page_n 50._o ans_fw-fr the_o apostle_n say_v when_o he_o write_v to_o the_o saint_n he_o shall_v save_v himself_o and_o other_o and_o this_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n and_o judas_n say_v other_o save_v with_o fear_n but_o hate_v the_o garment_n spot_v with_o the_o flesh_n now_o thou_o be_v a_o deceiver_n and_o not_o a_o saviour_n both_o of_o thyself_o and_o other_o and_o ignorant_a of_o the_o power_n and_o the_o spirit_n pr._n he_o say_v there_o be_v no_o such_o scripture_n as_o say_v the_o light_n within_o the_o conscience_n see_v page_n 52._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v the_o light_n shine_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o be_v not_o there_o the_o conscience_n 2_o cor._n 4._o and_o christ_n say_v they_o will_v not_o come_v to_o the_o light_n lest_o their_o deed_n shall_v be_v by_o it_o manifest_v &_o they_o by_o it_o reprove_v and_o this_o be_v not_o conscience_n nor_o nature_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n say_v our_o rejoice_v be_v the_o testimony_n of_o our_o conscience_n that_o in_o simplicity_n and_o godly_a sincerity_n not_o with_o fleshly_a wisdom_n but_o in_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n in_o the_o world_n pr._n the_o new_a covenant_n which_o god_n promise_v to_o write_v in_o their_o heart_n he_o call_v that_o the_o law_n by_o nature_n see_v page_n 52._o ans_fw-fr and_o thus_o he_o be_v stumble_v at_o the_o corner_n stone_n and_o err_v in_o his_o judgement_n for_o that_o which_o order_n nature_n be_v above_o nature_n and_o all_o naturallist_n and_o transgressor_n do_v call_v it_o natural_a doctor_n glisson_n paper_n concern_v james_n parnel_n death_n in_o prison_n which_o the_o lie_n that_o be_v in_o it_o be_v not_o worth_a mention_v but_o upon_o themselves_o will_v fall_v but_o here_o be_v one_o of_o their_o lie_a slander_n take_v off_o as_o follow_v who_o strike_v at_o the_o rock_n split_v themselves_o and_o the_o blood_n of_o that_o innocent_a lie_n upon_o their_o head_n pr._n in_o the_o preface_n he_o say_v that_o the_o most_o know_a 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and_o their_o preach_n by_o the_o hourglass_n and_o name_v their_o college_n and_o masse-house_n by_o the_o saint_n name_n your_o instruction_n have_v be_v from_o rome_n to_o do_v these_o thing_n but_o the_o lamb_n shall_v have_v the_o victory_n glory_n to_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o high_a for_o ever_o george_n emmot_n who_o call_v himself_o a_o spiritual_a quaker_n convert_v who_o be_v turn_v with_o the_o dog_n to_o the_o vomit_n and_o go_v in_o the_o way_n of_o core_n exalt_v himself_o and_o gainsaying_n truth_n and_o go_v in_o the_o way_n of_o cain_n into_o his_o first_o birth_n &_o turn_v against_o the_o second_o do_v god_n smite_v thou_o for_o thy_o pride_n do_v god_n let_v thou_o see_v the_o
false_a worship_n in_o the_o steeple-house_n in_o the_o sheep_n clothing_n do_v god_n let_v thou_o see_v the_o deceit_n of_o the_o tithe_n in_o the_o priest_n do_v god_n let_v thou_o see_v the_o vanity_n of_o respect_v of_o person_n and_o honour_v of_o the_o creature_n be_v thou_o turn_v from_o these_o thing_n as_o thou_o confess_v and_o be_v thou_o now_o turn_v to_o they_o again_o by_o who_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n come_v to_o be_v evil_a speak_v of_o be_v thy_o latter_a end_n worse_o than_o the_o beginning_n will_v not_o all_o thy_o word_n be_v thy_o burden_n and_o fall_v heavy_a upon_o thou_o thy_o time_n be_v not_o past_a george_n emmot_n and_o as_o for_o all_o the_o revile_v scoff_n &_o mock_v in_o thy_o book_n they_o be_v not_o worth_a mention_v and_o rake_v in_o the_o dust_n for_o among_o sober_a people_n have_v thou_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o wantonness_n which_o have_v teach_v thou_o to_o deny_v the_o ungodly_a lust_n of_o the_o world_n and_o will_v have_v bring_v thou_o to_o salvation_n and_o so_o forsake_v the_o covenant_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n the_o law_n in_o thy_o mind_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n whereby_o thou_o may_v have_v be_v teach_v to_o know_v the_o lord_n but_o now_o thou_o be_v run_v out_o to_o teacher_n that_o may_v be_v remove_v into_o a_o corner_n that_o will_v poison_v thou_o and_o do_v put_v some_o into_o coâners_n and_o prison_n because_o they_o will_v not_o give_v they_o maintenance_n and_o then_o they_o be_v they_o that_o put_v into_o prison_n and_o corner_n that_o which_o bring_v thou_o to_o leave_v off_o thy_o ribbon_n and_o vanity_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o world_n waâ_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o thou_o have_v turn_v into_o wantonness_n and_o publish_v it_o to_o the_o nation_n see_v page_n 6._o and_o thou_o be_v turn_v in_o to_o that_o the_o grace_n teach_v thou_o to_o deny_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o steeplehouse_n be_v a_o holy_a place_n more_o holy_a than_o a_o house_n see_v page_n 8._o ans_fw-fr the_o 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law_n be_v write_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o all_o teach_v of_o god_n thou_o have_v throw_v down_o and_o lay_v waste_n christ_n command_n who_o say_v learn_v of_o i_o and_o the_o command_n of_o god_n who_o say_v this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n hear_v you_o he_o and_o so_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o power_n of_o god_n pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v abhor_v dotage_n they_o be_v bewitch_v with_o to_o say_v they_o witness_v forgiveness_n within_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 41._o answ_n thou_o show_v thou_o never_o know_v a_o saint_n life_n and_o that_o which_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o the_o testimony_n within_o of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n for_o where_o it_o be_v forgive_v it_o be_v within_o the_o apostle_n say_v if_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n and_o many_o may_v speak_v of_o christ_n without_o they_o and_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n not_o dead_a and_o so_o the_o wolf_n may_v get_v the_o form_n of_o godliness_n and_o the_o devil_n may_v confess_v the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o word_n pr._n he_o say_v it_o matter_n not_o much_o if_o the_o sense_n be_v in_o the_o scripture_n where_o the_o word_n be_v there_o or_o no_o see_v page_n 47._o ans_fw-fr and_o yet_o he_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v the_o rule_n and_o it_o be_v the_o word_n and_o so_o by_o that_o mean_n have_v all_o man_n run_v into_o their_o sense_n into_o confusion_n from_o the_o word_n of_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v add_v to_o nor_o take_v from_o nor_o can_v it_o be_v break_v nor_o be_v it_o of_o any_o private_a interpretation_n and_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n be_v the_o word_n and_o in_o he_o they_o end_v and_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o rule_n pr._n he_o say_v do_v not_o christ_n approve_v of_o the_o jew_n opinion_n in_o think_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n they_o shall_v have_v eternal_a life_n and_o he_o say_v christ_n refer_v they_o to_o the_o scripture_n to_o find_v life_n see_v page_n 48._o answ_n when_o as_o christ_n say_v they_o will_v not_o come_v unto_o he_o that_o that_o they_o may_v have_v life_n and_o bid_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o god_n have_v send_v who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o christ_n do_v not_o approve_v of_o they_o that_o think_v to_o have_v eternal_a life_n in_o the_o scripture_n pr._n he_o say_v to_o say_v that_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o receive_v from_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v a_o abominable_a thing_n to_o be_v assert_v ans_fw-fr but_o the_o light_n be_v receive_v from_o christ_n and_o many_o have_v the_o scripture_n as_o the_o jew_n but_o stand_v against_o the_o light_n as_o you_o do_v now_o and_o do_v not_o receive_v it_o that_o have_v the_o scripture_n which_o testify_v of_o it_o and_o the_o light_n can_v be_v blot_v out_o but_o it_o do_v condemn_v and_o it_o lead_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o to_o eternal_a life_n pr._n he_o call_v it_o a_o fancy_n of_o a_o idle_a brain_n to_o witness_v the_o law_n of_o god_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v different_a from_o the_o moral_a law_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 61._o ans_fw-fr the_o scripture_n say_v i_o will_v write_v my_o law_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o put_v it_o in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o i_o will_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n not_o according_a to_o the_o old_a and_o this_o be_v the_o covenant_n with_o israel_n not_o according_a to_o the_o old_a and_o so_o they_o be_v in_o the_o fancy_n and_o idle_a brain_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o light_n christ_n both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n and_o all_o false_a christian_n pr._n he_o say_v this_o i_o do_v deny_v that_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n be_v write_v in_o man_n heart_n so_o as_o to_o know_v it_o and_o do_v it_o as_o it_o be_v write_v in_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 64._o answ_n here_o thou_o have_v discover_v thyself_o to_o be_v in_o the_o unbelief_n and_o limit_n the_o holy_a one_o that_o god_n be_v not_o the_o same_o christ_n be_v not_o the_o same_o yesterday_o to_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o and_o none_o know_v the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n but_o who_o have_v the_o same_o covenant_n as_o they_o have_v and_o the_o same_o law_n and_o same_o spirit_n and_o whereas_o thou_o be_v oppose_v those_o as_o say_v the_o word_n be_v within_o they_o and_o the_o light_n be_v within_o they_o and_o the_o spirit_n be_v within_o and_o because_o they_o say_v those_o be_v in_o unity_n and_o be_v one_o which_o make_v thou_o appear_v one_o offend_v who_o must_v be_v ignorant_a still_o he_o that_o be_v ignorant_a let_v he_o be_v ignorant_a still_o but_o the_o light_n in_o thou_o shall_v see_v they_o be_v one_o pr._n he_o say_v that_o none_o have_v ever_o have_v such_o attainment_n of_o christ_n a_o redeemer_n without_o the_o help_n of_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 65._o answ_n now_o abraham_n and_o enoch_n and_o noah_n and_o adam_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o christ_n before_o scripture_n be_v write_v and_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o many_o may_v have_v the_o form_n and_o not_o the_o power_n and_o eternal_a life_n be_v not_o in_o they_o nor_o the_o power_n of_o god_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n who_o say_v you_o will_v not_o come_v to_o i_o that_o you_o may_v have_v life_n who_o be_v afore_o scripture_n be_v and_o all_o the_o attainment_n be_v in_o he_o the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o and_o he_o be_v not_o attain_v to_o without_o life_n pr._n he_o say_v where_o do_v ever_o any_o say_v that_o they_o go_v through_o the_o law_n to_o christ_n this_o he_o judge_v and_o say_v that_o they_o be_v stranger_n to_o the_o life_n of_o god_n that_o say_v so_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 71._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v i_o through_o the_o law_n be_o dead_a to_o the_o law_n but_o alive_a unto_o god_n and_o the_o law_n be_v our_o schoolmaster_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o christ_n and_o again_o he_o say_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o pr._n he_o say_v all_o notionall_a light_n be_v from_o christ_n whatsoever_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 72._o ans_fw-fr now_o notional_a be_v imagination_n and_o that_o be_v not_o proper_o call_v light_n and_o therefore_o thou_o mistake_v for_o light_n be_v not_o notion_n but_o be_v the_o thing_n itself_o that_o be_v from_o christ_n pr._n here_o again_o he_o deny_v that_o christ_n have_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n with_o light_n sufficient_a if_o
they_o obey_v it_o to_o lead_v they_o to_o eternal_a life_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 73._o ans_fw-fr yet_o thou_o say_v every_o one_o have_v so_o much_o light_n as_o shall_v leave_v all_o man_n without_o excuse_n before_o the_o great_a tribunal_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o yet_o thou_o say_v that_o which_o leave_v they_o without_o excuse_n be_v not_o sufficient_a and_o so_o will_v make_v god_n unjust_a and_o unrighteous_a and_o the_o light_n be_v sufficient_a which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n in_o the_o world_n to_o lead_v they_o to_o eternal_a life_n believe_v in_o it_o and_o receive_v it_o which_o not_o believe_v be_v sufficient_a to_o condemn_v they_o who_o all_o believe_a in_o it_o shall_v see_v and_o receive_v their_o salvation_n pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o contradiction_n in_o itself_o and_o a_o speak_a lie_n in_o hypocrisy_n to_o deny_v swear_v and_o call_v of_o man_n master_n and_o to_o witness_v the_o teach_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o spirit_n to_o guide_v into_o all_o truth_n and_o to_o say_v the_o spirit_n be_v the_o rule_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v in_o the_o lie_v and_o hypocrisy_n and_o transgressor_n of_o christ_n command_n that_o be_v swearer_n and_o call_v of_o man_n master_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o lead_v into_o all_o truth_n be_v the_o rule_n and_o guide_v of_o man_n into_o truth_n as_o matth._n 5._o &_o 23_o chap._n and_o these_o be_v the_o antichrist_n contrary_a to_o he_o that_o swear_v and_o be_v call_v of_o man_n master_n which_o christ_n say_v swear_v not_o at_o all_o nor_o be_v call_v of_o man_n master_n pr._n he_o say_v christ_n be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n be_v make_v by_o he_o and_o yet_o christ_n be_v not_o in_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 76._o answ_n and_o he_o be_v the_o light_n to_o the_o gentile_n and_o jew_n and_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o yet_o he_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v not_o in_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n pr._n the_o light_n wherewith_o christ_n have_v enlighten_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n he_o call_v a_o little_a spark_n of_o reason_n subject_n to_o error_n and_o vanity_n ans_fw-fr which_o be_v christ_n the_o light_n the_o foundation_n of_o god_n which_o stand_v sure_a that_o which_o make_v manifest_v all_o error_n and_o his_o flesh_n see_v no_o corruption_n the_o great_a part_n of_o his_o work_n in_o his_o book_n be_v to_o strike_v at_o the_o rock_n and_o foundation_n of_o god_n and_o there_o be_v no_o error_n in_o the_o light_n which_o enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n neither_o be_v it_o subject_a to_o it_o but_o condemn_v it_o and_o thou_o that_o say_v it_o pr._n he_o say_v page_n 79._o all_o the_o light_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o word_n and_o a_o outward_a dispensation_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr the_o jew_n have_v outward_a word_n and_o a_o dispensation_n and_o yet_o know_v not_o the_o light_n christ_n by_o the_o word_n without_o life_n neither_o do_v they_o understand_v the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n pr._n he_o speak_v of_o a_o external_a ministry_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 80._o ans_fw-fr that_o which_o lead_v they_o to_o minister_v be_v not_o external_a and_o the_o external_a reach_n no_o further_o than_o the_o external_a and_o that_o be_v of_o man_n and_o by_o man_n but_o the_o eternal_a reach_n to_o the_o eternal_a which_o reach_v beyond_o external_a pr._n john_n say_v this_o be_v the_o true_a light_n that_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o he_o say_v this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v with_o limitation_n and_o say_v christ_n be_v not_o in_o all_o age_n &_o place_n of_o the_o world_n see_v page_n 81._o ans_fw-fr how_o be_v he_o the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o how_o do_v he_o minister_v to_o the_o spirit_n in_o prison_n and_o how_o speak_v he_o in_o the_o law_n and_o how_o be_v he_o the_o same_o yesterday_o and_o to_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o and_o that_o be_v the_o devil_n in_o thou_o that_o will_v have_v a_o hold_v for_o thou_o to_o dwell_v in_o that_o will_v limit_v christ_n the_o light_n not_o to_o be_v in_o every_o man_n that_o which_o darken_v every_o man_n be_v the_o devil_n and_o that_o which_o lighten_v every_o man_n be_v christ_n without_o limitation_n and_o he_o limit_n that_o which_o will_v limit_v he_o and_o that_o understanding_n pr._n he_o say_v he_o know_v not_o what_o the_o true_a light_n be_v and_o eternal_a life_n nor_o the_o eternal_a word_n the_o everlasting_a gospel_n the_o light_n which_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n within_o and_o the_o law_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o christ_n within_o these_o he_o say_v he_o know_v not_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr we_o do_v believe_v thou_o and_o yet_o he_o go_v about_o to_o oppose_v they_o and_o know_v not_o what_o they_o be_v and_o so_o he_o fight_v like_o a_o blind_a man_n who_o know_v not_o the_o eternal_a word_n within_o nor_o the_o light_n nor_o the_o everlasting_a gospel_n which_o the_o saint_n do_v and_o do_v know_v within_o pr._n he_o say_v that_o infant_n and_o fool_n and_o such_o as_o be_v bear_v blind_a be_v never_o enlighten_v with_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o call_v the_o light_n of_o nature_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 85._o ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a to_o john_n word_n 1_o john_n 9_o who_o come_v for_o a_o witness_n to_o bear_v witness_n of_o the_o true_a light_n which_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o light_n be_v above_o nature_n and_o contrary_a to_o isaiah_n who_o say_v fool_n shall_v not_o err_v in_o the_o way_n and_o a_o blind_a man_n and_o a_o infant_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n for_o that_o be_v the_o light_n in_o the_o blind_a man_n that_o reprove_v his_o thought_n and_o word_n that_o be_v evil_a which_o believe_v in_o it_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v but_o have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n and_o become_v a_o child_n of_o light_n and_o in_o christ_n be_v light_a and_o that_o be_v the_o life_n of_o man_n and_o where_o there_o be_v life_n in_o a_o infant_n there_o be_v light_a pr._n he_o call_v it_o a_o fancy_n and_o a_o pernicious_a error_n to_o say_v christ_n have_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 88_o ans_fw-fr and_o thus_o he_o oppose_v john_n doctrine_n they_o be_v in_o the_o pernicious_a error_n that_o deny_v that_o light_n that_o light_v every_o man_n according_a to_o john_n doctrine_n john_n 1._o who_o say_v this_o be_v the_o true_a light_n that_o enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o the_o pharisee_n stumble_v as_o much_o at_o this_o true_a light_n as_o you_o do_v now_o though_o it_o shine_v in_o their_o and_o your_o darkness_n yet_o your_o darkness_n can_v comprehend_v it_o but_o it_o shall_v be_v all_o your_o condemnation_n that_o hate_v it_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o command_n of_o christ_n within_n christ_n and_o the_o light_n be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 89._o ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a for_o the_o light_n within_o own_v the_o scripture_n without_o and_o yet_o he_o say_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n do_v own_o the_o scripture_n in_o their_o place_n as_o they_o be_v speak_v and_o none_o know_v the_o command_n and_o scripture_n but_o with_o the_o light_n within_o and_o they_o be_v in_o unity_n and_o the_o light_n within_o give_v the_o knowledge_n of_o they_o 2_o cor._n 4._o pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o fancy_n to_o say_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n be_v to_o all_o man_n in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n have_v appear_v unto_o all_o man_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 89._o answ_n contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o bring_v salvation_n have_v appear_v unto_o all_o man_n and_o contrary_a to_o the_o prophet_n who_o say_v i_o will_v give_v he_o for_o a_o covenant_n to_o the_o gentile_n a_o light_n unto_o the_o people_n salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o a_o new_a covenant_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o judah_n and_o they_o that_o do_v not_o believe_v this_o be_v condemn_v pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v most_o desperate_a and_o diabolical_a to_o talk_v of_o a_o sufficient_a light_n and_o grace_n in_o all_o to_o be_v save_v etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr and_o yet_o thou_o say_v in_o page_n 73._o of_o thy_o book_n that_o every_o man_n have_v so_o much_o light_n that_o shall_v leave_v all_o man_n without_o excuse_n before_o the_o great_a
call_v free_a will_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 12._o ans_fw-fr which_o light_n bring_v out_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n into_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o he_o that_o be_v not_o bear_v by_o the_o will_n of_o man_n from_o whence_o it_o come_v in_o which_o light_a man_n do_v his_o will_n and_o know_v his_o doctrine_n so_o here_o they_o be_v correct_v again_o for_o the_o freewill_n and_o will-worship_n be_v out_o of_o the_o light_n which_o be_v christ_n which_o john_n speak_v of_o and_o they_o that_o hate_v the_o light_n be_v out_o of_o christ_n and_o be_v not_o make_v free_a from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v but_o they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o light_n be_v make_v free_a from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n so_o you_o that_o will_v set_v up_o another_o light_n than_o christ_n be_v antichrist_n in_o your_o own_o will_n for_o all_o will-worship_n and_o feign_a humility_n be_v out_o of_o the_o light_n in_o the_o transgression_n pr._n here_o they_o say_v that_o 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the_o apostle_n correct_v you_o again_o for_o those_o be_v not_o groan_v under_o when_o the_o wicked_a one_o touch_v they_o not_o but_o these_o reign_v over_o it_o pr._n here_o they_o say_v who_o put_v man_n to_o the_o light_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n with_o which_o they_o be_v enlighten_v withal_o put_v man_n beside_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o put_v man_n beside_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n see_v page_n 16._o ans_fw-fr none_o know_v salvation_n but_o by_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o the_o eternal_a word_n nor_o the_o way_n of_o life_n which_o be_v christ_n which_o every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v enlighten_v withal_o and_o so_o the_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n pr._n here_o again_o they_o say_v that_o the_o light_n that_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n shut_v up_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n against_o man_n and_o take_v away_o the_o ministration_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o destroy_v the_o ministries_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 17._o ans_fw-fr none_o come_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o who_o come_v into_o the_o light_n which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n it_o open_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o it_o destroy_v man_n ministration_n and_o bring_v in_o the_o ministration_n of_o god_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o this_o light_n you_o call_v law_n or_o work_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o it_o have_v cease_v from_o his_o own_o work_n as_o god_n do_v from_o his_o and_o come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n pr._n again_o they_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o faith_n answ_n and_o so_o have_v throw_v out_o christ_n the_o author_n of_o it_o and_o god_n the_o giver_n and_o the_o scripture_n be_v but_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o saint_n faith_n and_o it_o say_v man_n have_v faith_n before_o scripture_n be_v as_o instance_n abraham_n and_o enoch_n pr._n again_o they_o say_v as_o for_o the_o expect_v dictate_v the_o scripture_n by_o the_o spirit_n to_o we_o as_o to_o the_o writer_n thereof_o it_o be_v groundless_a etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 18._o answ_n so_o show_v of_o what_o spirit_n you_o be_v who_o with_o the_o true_a spirit_n be_v correct_v that_o have_v the_o scripture_n dictate_v to_o you_o but_o not_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n as_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n have_v pr._n they_o say_v instruction_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o way_n of_o sow_v the_o seed_n in_o child_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr and_o the_o scripture_n say_v the_o seed_n be_v the_o word_n and_o christ_n be_v the_o seedsman_n which_o be_v before_o scripture_n be_v and_o yet_o it_o do_v no_o good_a except_o they_o eat_v the_o book_n and_o so_o confute_v themselves_o and_o many_o have_v the_o scripture_n which_o stand_v against_o the_o seedsman_n as_o you_o do_v now_o and_o the_o devil_n out_o of_o the_o truth_n make_v a_o cloak_n of_o those_o thing_n who_o will_v not_o feed_v upon_o the_o word_n pr._n so_o the_o light_n which_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o we_o say_v be_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n they_o say_v that_o be_v to_o break_v down_o the_o enclose_a garden_n see_v page_n 20._o ans_fw-fr this_o be_v that_o which_o confound_v babylon_n the_o great_a and_o bring_v it_o into_o remembrance_n with_o god_n and_o bring_v the_o great_a whore_n into_o judgement_n the_o light_n which_o be_v the_o way_n into_o the_o garden_n of_o god_n break_v down_o their_o enclose_a garden_n that_o from_o the_o apostle_n have_v apostatise_v pr._n they_o say_v that_o the_o power_n to_o justle_v out_o the_o form_n be_v a_o error_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 24._o answ_n which_o be_v the_o apostle_n work_v to_o bring_v off_o the_o form_n into_o the_o power_n the_o substance_n christ_n which_o be_v not_o a_o error_n but_o you_o be_v in_o the_o error_n keep_v people_n into_o form_n out_o of_o the_o power_n and_o so_o not_o in_o the_o apostle_n work_v pr._n again_o they_o here_o say_v it_o be_v blasphemy_n to_o say_v god_n be_v in_o all_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 30._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n say_v god_n over_o all_o and_o in_o you_o all_o bless_v for_o ever_o and_o through_o all_o ephes_n 4._o pr._n they_o say_v it_o be_v not_o a_o transgression_n though_o man_n pray_v not_o nor_o preach_v not_o for_o many_o day_n week_n and_o month_n together_o though_o necessity_n be_v lay_v upon_o they_o etc._n etc._n page_n 32._o answ_n contrary_n to_o christ_n command_n who_o bid_v they_o watch_v and_o pray_v and_o contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n who_o say_v woe_n be_v unto_o he_o if_o he_o do_v not_o preach_v the_o gospel_n so_o where_o there_o come_v a_o woe_n there_o be_v a_o transgression_n so_o likewise_o where_o christ_n doctrine_n be_v deny_v and_o the_o apostle_n which_o say_v pray_v always_o but_o without_o wrath_n and_o doubt_n and_o lift_v up_o holy_a hand_n and_o pray_v for_o enemy_n but_o you_o pray_v in_o the_o wrath_n and_o hand_n full_a of_o blood_n and_o persecute_v friend_n as_o your_o gaol_n may_v witness_v so_o as_o pastor_n eton_n say_v you_o never_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n and_o micah_n say_v night_n be_v upon_o priest_n and_o prophet_n that_o divine_a for_o money_n and_o preach_v peace_n to_o the_o people_n if_o they_o put_v into_o their_o mouth_n if_o not_o they_o prepare_v war_n against_o they_o such_o have_v no_o answer_n from_o god_n pr._n they_o say_v that_o apparel_n be_v for_o distinction_n of_o quality_n of_o person_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 36._o ans_fw-fr that_o be_v but_o in_o the_o world_n for_o that_o which_o distinguish_v person_n be_v the_o word_n the_o person_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o person_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o fall_n and_o who_o be_v in_o the_o transgression_n and_o who_o be_v out_o of_o it_o and_o who_o be_v vessel_n of_o honour_n and_o dishonour_n and_o your_o wear_n of_o gold_n and_o costly_a apparel_n it_o distinguish_v you_o from_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o the_o holy_a woman_n of_o old_a which_o be_v honourable_a it_o be_v not_o the_o apparel_n that_o make_v they_o so_o to_o be_v but_o the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v of_o great_a price_n to_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o do_v the_o command_n of_o god_n that_o honour_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n for_o clothes_n and_o respect_n god_n will_v stain_v which_o stand_v in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o the_o pride_n of_o life_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o there_o stand_v the_o world_n honour_n in_o transgression_n pr._n they_o say_v it_o be_v most_o true_a
forth_o from_o the_o apostle_n into_o the_o world_n that_o christ_n say_v shall_v come_v that_o inward_o raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n and_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o apostle_n and_o only_o have_v have_v the_o sheep_n clothing_n and_o so_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o the_o apostle_n bid_v the_o saint_n try_v which_o go_v forth_o into_o the_o world_n that_o have_v the_o true_a spirit_n the_o record_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o they_o that_o have_v find_v the_o record_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n try_v all_o your_o spirit_n and_o find_v you_o fallible_a raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n inward_o only_o have_v the_o sheep_n clothing_n that_o have_v cover_v the_o wolf_n in_o you_o all_o the_o devourer_n and_o so_o we_o do_v believe_v neither_o yoââor_n the_o pope_n have_v the_o infallible_a spirit_n be_v the_o false_a spirit_n that_o go_v forth_o into_o the_o world_n and_o lead_v the_o world_n after_o you_o that_o nation_n be_v come_v to_o be_v like_o water_n so_o be_v you_o break_v all_o into_o heap_n and_o sect_n and_o want_v the_o infallible_a spirit_n in_o which_o you_o shall_v have_v unity_n and_o so_o have_v not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n reveal_v among_o you_o who_o have_v not_o revelation_n as_o the_o apostle_n have_v which_o we_o witness_v who_o be_v come_v to_o that_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o and_o so_o the_o son_n of_o god_n reign_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v the_o temporal_a word_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 11._o answ_n now_o see_v if_o this_o be_v not_o a_o undervalue_a the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n which_o can_v be_v break_v he_o call_v it_o a_o temporal_a word_n which_o the_o scripture_n teach_v no_o such_o doctrine_n but_o thy_o lie_a spirit_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o gospel_n or_o word_n be_v the_o external_a light_n flow_v out_o unto_o we_o from_o the_o son_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 12._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o scripture_n 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which_o be_v the_o faith_n which_o thou_o be_v reprobate_v from_o and_o so_o no_o minister_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o un-victory_n so_o in_o the_o world_n lust_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v a_o spiritual_a substance_n etc._n etc._n and_o magnus_n byne_v say_v the_o soul_n be_v not_o infinite_a in_o itself_o but_o it_o be_v a_o creature_n and_o richard_n baxter_n say_v it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a substance_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 13._o answ_n now_o consider_v what_o a_o condition_n these_o call_v minister_n be_v in_o they_o say_v that_o which_o be_v a_o spiritual_a substance_n be_v not_o infinite_a in_o itself_o but_o a_o creature_n that_o which_o come_v out_o from_o the_o creator_n and_o be_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o creator_n which_o bring_v it_o up_o and_o to_o the_o creator_n again_o that_o be_v infinite_a itself_o which_o the_o hand_n go_v against_o he_o that_o do_v evil_a in_o which_o hand_n the_o soul_n be_v which_o be_v immortal_a and_o infinite_a which_o hand_n be_v infinite_a which_o bring_v it_o up_o to_o god_n be_v infinite_a pr._n he_o say_v do_v not_o they_o blasphemous_o make_v christ_n a_o idol_n that_o call_v our_o temple_n idol_n temple_n &_o c_o see_v page_n 15._o ans_fw-fr christ_n body_n be_v and_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n who_o end_v all_o outward_a temple_n make_v with_o hand_n and_o so_o that_o be_v no_o idol_n but_o other_o be_v idol_n hold_v up_o by_o you_o and_o the_o pope_n jew_n and_o gentile_n that_o prison_n the_o seed_n of_o god_n in_o yourselves_o and_o stephen_n be_v stone_v to_o death_n for_o deny_v the_o temple_n and_o for_o witness_v the_o substance_n so_o have_v you_o almost_o stone_v many_o to_o death_n for_o deny_v your_o idol_n temple_n pr._n he_o call_v that_o most_o ignorant_a and_o sottish_a deal_n to_o own_o christ_n command_n that_o bid_v be_v not_o call_v of_o man_n master_n etc._n etc._n page_n 18._o answ_n and_o thus_o he_o show_v his_o ignorance_n and_o sottishness_n and_o do_v not_o read_v mr._n paul_n mr._n peter_n and_o they_o transgress_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n but_o be_v go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n where_o all_o the_o false_a spirit_n be_v oppose_a christ_n command_n and_o the_o spirit_n command_n and_o so_o no_o minister_n of_o christ_n pr._n he_o say_v all_o the_o minister_n since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v to_o be_v ordain_v and_o call_v which_o the_o apostle_n be_v not_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 21._o answ_n do_v not_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o they_o that_o usurp_v the_o authority_n yes_o we_o say_v that_o all_o of_o you_o and_o the_o pope_n since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v call_v by_o man_n and_o make_v by_o man_n who_o be_v the_o false_a spirit_n that_o go_v forth_o into_o the_o world_n that_o raven_v from_o the_o true_a so_o have_v not_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n at_o any_o time_n so_o he_o have_v not_o send_v you_o but_o you_o have_v usurp_v 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not_o carnal_a if_o they_o be_v they_o will_v scarce_o sound_v so_o well_o or_o last_o so_o long_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 23._o ans_fw-fr if_o they_o be_v not_o carnal_a than_o they_o be_v spiritual_a and_o in_o that_o all_o the_o world_n will_v judge_v thou_o that_o they_o be_v thing_n see_v and_o so_o they_o be_v temporal_a and_o carnal_a and_o what_o be_v temporal_a be_v not_o eternal_a nor_o spirit_n the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o carnal_a weapon_n 2_o cor._n 10.4_o and_o carnal_a ordinance_n heb._n 9.10_o and_o whereas_o thou_o speak_v of_o baptise_v your_o bell_n &_o c_o have_v not_o many_o bell_n in_o england_n be_v baptize_v and_o be_v not_o the_o pope_n the_o first_o author_n of_o it_o and_o we_o do_v say_v that_o they_o be_v carnal_a and_o not_o spiritual_a let_v they_o sound_v never_o so_o well_o and_o last_v never_o so_o long_o though_o in_o many_o town_n you_o have_v make_v they_o to_o tune_v psalm_n yet_o we_o can_v say_v that_o these_o be_v spiritual_a that_o can_v 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sh_o nature_n in_o people_n pr._n he_o say_v to_o say_v a_o man_n be_v free_v from_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n while_o on_o earth_n be_v part_n of_o the_o papist_n dung_n which_o they_o have_v teach_v you_o to_o feed_v upon_o etc._n etc._n page_n 24._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o apostle_n word_n who_o say_v they_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n which_o be_v before_o you_o or_o the_o papist_n be_v and_o contrary_a to_o john_n who_o bid_v they_o try_v the_o spirit_n who_o say_v the_o false_a spirit_n go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n which_o be_v you_o and_o the_o papist_n he_o say_v he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n neither_o can_v he_o because_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n remain_v in_o he_o 1_o john_n and_o you_o be_v in_o the_o papists_n dung_n speak_v of_o who_o plead_v for_o sin_n and_o thou_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n and_o christ_n who_o preach_v perfection_n and_o freedom_n from_o sin_n pr._n again_o he_o say_v christ_n kingdom_n be_v a_o hospital_n and_o have_v no_o subject_n in_o it_o but_o disease_a one_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 24._o ans_fw-fr we_o read_v of_o no_o such_o thing_n in_o scripture_n that_o christ_n kingdom_n be_v a_o hospital_n and_o his_o subject_n be_v disease_a one_o but_o they_o that_o follow_v the_o lamb_n in_o their_o mouth_n be_v no_o guile_n nor_o spot_n nor_o fault_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n and_o be_v the_o elect_a which_o god_n lay_v no_o sin_n too_o and_o they_o be_v the_o faithful_a and_o call_v and_o choose_v that_o overcome_v the_o world_n and_o his_o kingdom_n stand_v in_o power_n and_o in_o righteousness_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o be_v not_o a_o hospital_n nor_o his_o subject_n disease_v once_o for_o he_o heal_v they_o and_o convert_v they_o and_o wash_v they_o and_o therefore_o thou_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o a_o man_n that_o do_v not_o divide_v the_o word_n aright_o the_o disease_a or_o such_o as_o come_v unto_o christ_n to_o be_v heal_v they_o who_o come_v to_o he_o he_o heal_v they_o of_o what_o infirmity_n soever_o it_o be_v and_o cure_v they_o and_o clothes_n they_o in_o the_o right_a mind_n therefore_o thou_o be_v correct_v and_o worthy_a of_o correction_n and_o all_o the_o disease_a one_o be_v in_o your_o kingdom_n physician_n of_o no_o value_n pr._n what_o can_v keep_v the_o soul_n from_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n but_o sin_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 25._o answ_n it_o be_v the_o unbelief_n in_o christ_n the_o light_n and_o the_o offering_n and_o in_o his_o blood_n that_o keep_v from_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o way_n to_o god_n which_o the_o light_n let_v we_o see_v that_o the_o author_n of_o the_o book_n call_v the_o quake_a mountebank_n etc._n etc._n his_o principle_n follow_v his_o word_n be_v see_v in_o the_o light_n and_o be_v condemn_v for_o the_o fire_n the_o day_n be_v come_v that_o thou_o whosoever_o thou_o be_v will_v suffer_v and_o the_o witness_n in_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v answer_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n be_v no_o conjurer_n and_o yet_o he_o call_v they_o mountebank_n in_o his_o libel_n call_v the_o quake_a mountebank_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 5._o answ_n they_o have_v discover_v his_o work_n and_o fruit_n and_o the_o fire_n be_v over_o his_o head_n and_o prove_v that_o he_o have_v the_o language_n of_o a_o mountebank_n by_o his_o revile_n and_o railing_n which_o among_o sober_a people_n be_v not_o worth_a mention_v and_o the_o quaker_n mountain_n be_v the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n establish_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o all_o the_o mountain_n in_o the_o earth_n and_o their_o rock_n be_v christ_n which_o will_v split_v all_o mountebank_n that_o make_v war_n against_o he_o in_o piece_n and_o now_o it_o be_v see_v what_o be_v rise_v against_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o false_a prophet_n be_v open_v and_o the_o inhabitans_fw-la of_o the_o earth_n be_v drink_v and_o the_o beast_n do_v make_v war_n against_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o saint_n but_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o saint_n shall_v have_v the_o victory_n and_o quaker_n be_v not_o mountebank_n but_o the_o lord_n child_n pr._n and_o this_o mountebank_n call_v the_o quaker_n beast_n that_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o they_o feel_v it_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 7._o ans_fw-fr so_o that_o it_o have_v discover_v his_o spirit_n whether_o he_o be_v go_v and_o his_o word_n shall_v be_v his_o burden_n and_o the_o lord_n will_v find_v he_o out_o though_o he_o have_v not_o put_v forth_o his_o name_n and_o those_o that_o know_v the_o mind_n of_o christ_n such_o he_o call_v beast_n that_o do_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o have_v discover_v himself_o that_o he_o know_v it_o not_o but_o the_o saint_n know_v the_o mind_n of_o christ_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o god_n pr._n here_o he_o make_v the_o steeplehouse_n the_o ark_n and_o call_v it_o the_o house_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 9_o ans_fw-fr a_o place_n which_o papist_n set_v up_o for_o mass_n so_o he_o show_v his_o ignorance_n and_o profaneness_n against_o the_o saint_n who_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n pr._n and_o the_o mountebank_n say_v that_o the_o quaker_n be_v not_o a_o kin_n to_o the_o egyptian_n but_o yet_o he_o say_v they_o love_v darkness_n rather_o than_o light_n etc._n etc._n page_n 12._o answ_n and_o thus_o his_o spirit_n be_v rebuke_v and_o they_o that_o be_v in_o egypt_n love_v not_o the_o light_n pr._n again_o he_o say_v that_o learning_n be_v the_o prime_a ornament_n of_o the_o soul_n see_v page_n 13._o ans_fw-fr and_o so_o have_v throw_v away_o the_o power_n and_o christ_n the_o bishop_n of_o the_o soul_n who_o be_v its_o ornament_n in_o which_o it_o have_v its_o joy_n and_o man_n with_o their_o learning_n prison_n the_o soul_n which_o be_v immortal_a pr._n and_o he_o say_v the_o quaker_n be_v no_o pharisee_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 16._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o priest_n of_o newcastle_n call_v they_o pharisees_n here_o be_v gog_n and_o magog_n in_o battle_n together_o against_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o royal_a seed_n call_v quaker_n witness_v that_o which_o can_v be_v shake_v and_o the_o royal_a seed_n be_v atop_o of_o their_o head_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n scorn_v to_o creep_v into_o house_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 19_o ans_fw-fr which_o do_v not_o agree_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o company_n who_o say_v they_o do_v creep_v into_o house_n the_o quaker_n be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o lamb_n above_o all_o house_n and_o into_o house_n creep_v not_o but_o be_v upon_o the_o throne_n but_o you_o that_o be_v in_o the_o form_n that_o deny_v the_o power_n creep_v into_o house_n ellis_n bradshaw_n book_n call_v the_o quaker_n white_a devil_n his_o principle_n as_o follow_v and_o have_v unvail_v himself_o in_o what_o spirit_n he_o be_v and_o how_o he_o have_v go_v from_o the_o prophet_n and_o christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n fight_v against_o the_o rock_n but_o the_o stone_n be_v fall_v upon_o his_o head_n which_o will_v grind_v he_o to_o powder_n who_o word_n shall_v be_v his_o burden_n pr._n here_o he_o say_v we_o do_v utter_o deny_v all_o their_o way_n and_o doctrine_n who_o exclude_v all_o teach_n of_o man_n see_v page_n 5._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o prophet_n who_o bid_v people_n to_o cease_v from_o man_n who_o breath_n be_v in_o their_o nostril_n therefore_o there_o be_v a_o teach_n beyond_o it_o and_o who_o come_v to_o that_o shall_v come_v to_o hear_v the_o son_n and_o the_o apostle_n go_v to_o bring_v people_n off_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o off_o of_o the_o priest_n and_o off_o the_o ordinance_n which_o the_o prophet_n have_v establish_v in_o their_o place_n and_o the_o lord_n be_v come_v to_o teach_v his_o people_n himself_o where_o they_o need_v not_o say_v know_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o new_a covenant_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n spirit_n do_v teach_v they_o to_o honour_v no_o man_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 6._o ans_fw-fr that_o be_v a_o lie_n for_o it_o teach_v they_o to_o have_v all_o man_n in_o esteem_n and_o to_o honour_v all_o man_n in_o the_o lord_n yet_o they_o be_v convince_v by_o the_o law_n to_o be_v transgressor_n if_o they_o respect_v man_n person_n and_o they_o be_v not_o to_o hold_v the_o faith_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n with_o respect_n of_o person_n as_o you_o do_v and_o whereas_o thou_o say_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o teach_v to_o judge_v before_o the_o time_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 6._o and_o other_o say_v the_o
saint_n shall_v not_o judge_v while_o they_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n answ_n but_o the_o spirit_n do_v teach_v the_o apostle_n to_o judge_v and_o his_o time_n be_v come_v and_o he_o tell_v some_o that_o they_o be_v of_o old_a ordain_v for_o condemnation_n and_o their_o damnation_n slumber_v not_o and_o they_o go_v on_o to_o eternal_a judgement_n and_o it_o be_v high_a time_n not_o to_o judge_v pr._n and_o this_o he_o call_v a_o mistake_n to_o deny_v all_o those_o that_o say_v they_o have_v faith_n in_o christ_n and_o yet_o their_o righteousness_n be_v not_o perfect_a as_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v perfect_a ans_fw-fr who_o have_v faith_n in_o christ_n be_v in_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o so_o you_o be_v in_o the_o mistake_n that_o have_v a_o faith_n and_o a_o righteousness_n that_o be_v not_o perfect_a for_o righteousness_n and_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v perfect_a pr._n for_o to_o say_v that_o he_o that_o say_v he_o have_v hope_n in_o himself_o and_o yet_o be_v not_o purify_v even_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a be_v the_o hope_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n etc._n etc._n this_o he_o call_v a_o mistake_n see_v page_n 8._o answ_n and_o here_o he_o be_v correct_v and_o his_o spirit_n be_v correct_v be_v in_o the_o world_n for_o the_o hope_n purify_v as_o god_n be_v pure_a but_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n do_v not_o pr._n he_o call_v it_o a_o subtle_a delusion_n that_o own_v not_o the_o law_n without_o in_o table_n and_o book_n to_o try_v the_o spirit_n within_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 8._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n within_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o table_n law_n and_o work_n and_o book_n therefore_o in_o this_o be_v discover_v his_o own_o white_a devil_n and_o correct_v by_o the_o spirit_n as_o he_o speak_v of_o and_o the_o law_n be_v now_o in_o the_o heart_n the_o new_a covenant_n be_v witness_v and_o the_o pharisee_n have_v the_o law_n in_o table_n as_o thou_o have_v scripture_n and_o stand_v against_o the_o life_n and_o in_o the_o subtle_a delusion_n as_o thou_o do_v who_o bring_v the_o external_a to_o try_v the_o eternal_a which_o it_o be_v the_o eternal_a that_o tri_v the_o external_a as_o christ_n do_v the_o pharisee_n who_o tell_v they_o when_o they_o wrong_v it_o and_o so_o be_v you_o the_o wrongers_n of_o it_o who_o have_v not_o the_o eternal_a to_o try_v withal_o so_o as_o the_o devil_n who_o be_v fall_v out_o of_o the_o power_n and_o it_o be_v the_o eternal_a that_o lead_v forth_o the_o saint_n to_o speak_v forth_o scripture_n and_o with_o that_o they_o be_v try_v and_o see_v who_o wrong_v they_o and_o wrest_v they_o to_o their_o own_o destruction_n and_o peter_n be_v one_o of_o those_o tryer_n who_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o can_v not_o read_v letter_n and_o the_o pharisee_n they_o have_v the_o letter_n without_o the_o life_n and_o can_v not_o try_v francis_n blake'_v book_n call_v choice_a collection_n of_o scripture_n against_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o quaker_n etc._n etc._n his_o principle_n follow_v pr._n he_o say_v repent_v and_o become_v sinner_n because_o the_o quaker_n say_v they_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n by_o christ_n see_v page_n 6._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n who_o say_v repent_v and_o forsake_v sin_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n etc._n etc._n and_o contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n to_o simon_n magus_n pr._n francis_n blake_n have_v print_v a_o letter_n which_o show_v that_o those_o that_o be_v in_o scorn_n call_v quaker_n own_v the_o blood_n of_o christ._n and_o john_n bunyan_n say_v they_o deny_v it_o ans_fw-fr and_o thus_o they_o be_v in_o confusion_n but_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n we_o own_o but_o their_o lie_v we_o disow_v and_o we_o witness_v the_o repentance_n which_o can_v be_v repent_v of_o but_o we_o say_v to_o you_o repent_v and_o turn_v from_o your_o sin_n and_o they_o that_o bid_v people_n repent_v and_o become_v sinner_n be_v satan_n messenger_n luke_n fawn_n samuel_n gellibrand_n joshua_n kirton_n john_n rothwel_o thomas_n underhil_n and_o nathaniel_n web_n in_o a_o book_n call_v the_o second_o beacon_n fire_v send_v to_o the_o protector_n their_o thirst_n be_v after_o blood_n and_o persecution_n over_o all_o such_o spirit_n we_o see_v there_o be_v that_o in_o they_o shall_v answer_v it_o pr._n they_o say_v the_o quaker_n principle_n be_v blasphemous_a paganish_v antichristian_a anti-scripturall_a ans_fw-fr because_o we_o hold_v out_o the_o foundation_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n who_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n pr._n he_o call_v this_o loathsome_a poisonous_a and_o blasphemous_a error_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 3_o answ_n you_o be_v poison_v the_o people_n and_o be_v of_o the_o whore_n stock_n who_o will_v have_v blood_n to_o drink_v which_o drink_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o martyr_n and_o saint_n and_o so_o lie_v provoke_v the_o zeal_n of_o the_o magistrate_n against_o they_o as_o the_o pharisee_n and_o priest_n do_v in_o age_n past_a but_o that_o be_v the_o blind_a zeal_n that_o persecute_v in_o all_o age_n and_o they_o be_v anti-scripturall_a antichristian_a and_o antiministerial_a that_o deny_v the_o light_n that_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o be_v the_o end_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o who_o be_v in_o that_o own_v the_o scripture_n and_o be_v not_o against_o they_o and_o be_v the_o true_a manister_n and_o christian_n and_o so_o you_o be_v the_o pagan_n and_o heathen_n that_o deny_v the_o light_n that_o all_o man_n be_v enlighten_v withal_o pr._n they_o say_v that_o the_o quaker_n be_v in_o a_o error_n to_o say_v that_o none_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o call_v of_o he_o who_o be_v send_v forth_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n page_n 7._o answ_n so_o show_v their_o ignorance_n of_o the_o apostle_n 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the_o presence_n of_o the_o lamb_n which_o be_v now_o rise_v and_o where_o do_v ever_o the_o apostle_n go_v to_o the_o magistrate_n for_o help_n and_o complain_v against_o error_n and_o blasphemy_n and_o such_o as_o do_v so_o judge_v truth_n to_o be_v blasphemy_n run_v to_o the_o magistrate_n as_o you_o do_v now_o who_o be_v apostatise_v from_o the_o apostle_n but_o many_o of_o the_o magistrate_n be_v come_v to_o see_v you_o and_o will_v not_o be_v your_o packhorse_n nor_o executioner_n any_o long_o and_o your_o whole_a intent_n be_v to_o brand_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n jesus_n with_o the_o same_o expression_n of_o error_n and_o blasphemy_n as_o the_o jew_n do_v in_o age_n past_a who_o be_v beg_v to_o the_o magistrate_n with_o petition_n provoke_v
be_v a_o time_n for_o man_n to_o see_v they_o have_v sin_n and_o sin_v and_o a_o time_n to_o confess_v it_o and_o forsake_v it_o and_o their_o be_v a_o time_n to_o witness_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o then_o a_o time_n to_o witness_v the_o birth_n bear_v of_o god_n which_o do_v not_o commit_v sin_n 1_o john_n 4._o chap._n pr._n he_o say_v here_o be_v a_o strange_a conceit_n of_o a_o person_n that_o fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o his_o presence_n and_o dwell_v in_o the_o saint_n blindness_n with_o a_o witness_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 8._o ans_fw-fr here_o thy_o ignorance_n have_v appear_v again_o for_o all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v give_v to_o he_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v in_o they_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n who_o be_v in_o the_o saint_n dwell_v and_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n but_o this_o to_o thou_o be_v a_o strange_a conceit_n and_o blindness_n with_o a_o witness_n thy_o witness_n be_v blind_v with_o thy_o conceit_n which_o show_v thy_o ignorance_n of_o scripture_n and_o thy_o unskilfulness_n in_o the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n that_o all_o thing_n be_v uphold_v by_o his_o word_n and_o his_o power_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n but_o be_v manifest_a in_o his_o sight_n for_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v make_v be_v make_v by_o he_o that_o he_o may_v have_v a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n and_o that_o to_o his_o name_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n and_o every_o tongue_n confess_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o god_n will_v dwell_v in_o man_n and_o it_o be_v he_o that_o see_v the_o heart_n pr._n he_o say_v sin_n be_v in_o the_o saint_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 10._o ans_fw-fr sin_n be_v not_o in_o the_o sanctify_a but_o in_o the_o unsanctified_a and_o he_o that_o say_v sin_n be_v in_o the_o saint_n he_o be_v blind_v he_o be_v of_o the_o serpent_n and_o he_o and_o they_o be_v in_o the_o pollution_n themselves_o which_o the_o saint_n have_v escape_v and_o be_v wash_v and_o cleanse_v and_o so_o far_o as_o any_o one_o be_v sanctify_v it_o be_v from_o the_o sin_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o we_o will_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o have_v be_v often_o prove_v etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 10._o ans_fw-fr and_o francis_n blake_n do_v publish_v it_o in_o print_n that_o the_o quaker_n do_v witness_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o so_o thou_o print_v against_o we_o and_o he_o print_v for_o we_o thou_o print_v that_o we_o deny_v the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n and_o he_o print_v that_o we_o own_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n and_o so_o you_o be_v devour_v the_o innocent_a betwixt_o you_o and_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o seed_n we_o own_o which_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n which_o do_v not_o you_o which_o say_v sin_n must_v be_v in_o the_o saint_n but_o make_v his_o blood_n of_o none_o effect_v which_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o scripture_n shall_v be_v our_o judge_n one_o day_n which_o we_o call_v the_o letter_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 11._o answ_n and_o the_o scripture_n say_v all_o judgement_n be_v commit_v to_o the_o son_n and_o god_n will_v judge_v the_o world_n and_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o spiritual_a man_n judge_v all_o thing_n and_o thus_o thou_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o letter_n and_o this_o shall_v judge_v thou_o at_o the_o last_o pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o kingdom_n be_v not_o come_v nor_o refresh_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n answ_n which_o show_v they_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o pharisee_n unconvert_v gaze_v here_o and_o there_o and_o christ_n tell_v they_o the_o kingdom_n be_v in_o they_o and_o they_o that_o be_v not_o turn_v to_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o christ_n the_o refresher_n whereby_o refresh_v may_v come_v so_o be_v not_o come_v to_o repentance_n yet_o pr._n he_o say_v they_o that_o say_v they_o have_v no_o sin_n make_v god_n a_o liar_n see_v page_n 12._o ans_fw-fr which_o the_o scripture_n say_v no_o such_o thing_n but_o say_v on_o the_o contrary_a the_o scripture_n say_v many_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n and_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_v the_o lust_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v become_v new_a and_o they_o that_o sin_n and_o lie_v be_v not_o in_o christ_n the_o truth_n pr._n he_o say_v all_o that_o have_v be_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v convert_v since_o the_o gospel_n ministration_n be_v convert_v by_o the_o apostle_n word_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 13._o ans_fw-fr so_o he_o have_v throw_v out_o the_o spirit_n that_o do_v regenerate_v and_o christ_n the_o way_n to_o the_o father_n the_o word_n that_o sanctifi_v and_o christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o salvation_n who_o say_v they_o will_v not_o come_v to_o he_o that_o they_o may_v be_v convert_v so_o if_o they_o get_v all_o the_o apostle_n word_n and_o come_v not_o to_o christ_n they_o be_v not_o convert_v and_o none_o be_v convert_v by_o the_o apostle_n word_n but_o who_o come_v to_o the_o life_n that_o the_o word_n come_v from_o pr._n and_o he_o oppose_v and_o say_v it_o will_v be_v the_o quaker_n fall_n because_o they_o say_v there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o bring_v people_n to_o god_n but_o by_o the_o light_n in_o they_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 14._o ans_fw-fr which_o be_v christ_n the_o way_n to_o god_n from_o whence_o it_o come_v which_o be_v man_n condemnation_n not_o believe_v in_o it_o and_o so_o a_o save_a light_n for_o say_v god_n i_o will_v give_v he_o for_o a_o covenant_n for_o a_o lgiht_n to_o the_o gentile_n that_o he_o may_v be_v my_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o light_n shall_v and_o all_o that_o be_v not_o in_o the_o light_n be_v in_o the_o fall_n out_o of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o unsaved_a state_n and_o know_v not_o their_o salvation_n but_o as_o the_o scripture_n declare_v and_o so_o there_o be_v death_n and_o destruction_n talk_v of_o the_o same_o of_o wisdom_n and_o keep_v people_n out_o of_o the_o light_n pr._n and_o he_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v not_o so_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n as_o he_o be_v the_o light_n of_o believer_n see_v page_n 14._o ans_fw-fr christ_n be_v the_o light_n to_o the_o world_n as_o to_o believer_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o it_o shall_v not_o abide_v in_o darkness_n but_o shall_v have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n he_o that_o follow_v the_o light_n and_o believe_v in_o it_o shall_v have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n and_o shall_v not_o abide_v in_o darkness_n he_o that_o follow_v not_o the_o light_n but_o hate_v it_o he_o abide_v in_o the_o darkness_n and_o the_o light_n condemn_v he_o which_o the_o believer_n walk_v in_o and_o believe_v in_o and_o have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n which_o light_n be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n believer_n and_o unbeliever_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o he_o say_v the_o spirit_n be_v the_o guide_n to_o that_o rule_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 15._o ans_fw-fr and_o so_o will_v have_v the_o scripture_n to_o be_v before_o the_o spirit_n now_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o saint_n rule_v that_o lead_v they_o to_o speak_v forth_o scripture_n and_o to_o let_v they_o to_o see_v to_o what_o condition_n they_o be_v speak_v too_o and_o so_o by_o that_o they_o come_v to_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n and_o they_o be_v not_o minister_n of_o the_o letter_n but_o of_o the_o spirit_n so_o in_o this_o you_o have_v prove_v yourselves_o not_o to_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o of_o the_o letter_n which_o the_o spirit_n be_v before_o the_o letter_n be_v pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o time_n of_o perfection_n will_v be_v when_o christ_n come_v from_o heaven_n and_o not_o before_o till_o then_o the_o saint_n must_v be_v war_a wait_a groan_a and_o mourning_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 20._o ans_fw-fr and_o david_n say_v he_o have_v see_v a_o end_n of_o all_o perfection_n contrary_a to_o collier_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o shall_v hunger_n no_o more_o nor_o thirst_v no_o more_o and_o christ_n say_v he_o that_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n shall_v hunger_n no_o more_o and_o thirst_v no_o more_o he_o that_o believe_v be_v enter_v into_o his_o rest_n shall_v hunger_n no_o more_o and_o thirst_v no_o more_o and_o the_o apostle_n and_o saint_n witness_v christ_n in_o they_o and_o the_o kingdom_n while_o they_o be_v upon_o earth_n and_o
in_o babylon_n the_o smoke_n of_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n have_v blind_v his_o eye_n which_o be_v get_v up_o since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o foundation_n have_v be_v lose_v among_o they_o inward_o ravener_n which_o be_v the_o light_n christ_n jesus_n which_o enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n the_o rock_n of_o age_n pr._n he_o say_v again_o it_o be_v a_o lie_n to_o say_v that_o any_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o light_n of_o god_n by_o the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o their_o heart_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 28._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n 2_o cor._n 4._o who_o say_v the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o their_o heart_n shall_v give_v they_o the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o so_o a_o messenger_n of_o satan_n the_o devil_n minister_n one_o that_o draw_v from_o the_o light_n that_o must_v give_v people_n the_o knowledge_n the_o witness_n in_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v answer_v pr._n and_o again_o he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o notorious_a lie_n to_o say_v that_o christ_n preach_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n in_o unbeliever_n ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o christ_n and_o contrary_a to_o luke_n 17._o who_o say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v in_o the_o pharisee_n and_o so_o thou_o be_v a_o unlike_a man_n to_o be_v a_o minister_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v of_o the_o letter_n ignorant_a that_o know_v not_o the_o kingdom_n in_o thyself_o that_o know_v it_o not_o in_o the_o unbelieve_a pharisee_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o great_a of_o the_o apostle_n be_v never_o exempt_v from_o the_o remnant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o saint_n pilgrimage_n be_v a_o continual_a warfare_n to_o heaven_n while_o they_o be_v on_o this_o side_n the_o grave_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v they_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o say_v how_o can_v they_o live_v any_o long_a therein_o and_o say_v their_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o they_o sit_v in_o heavenly_a place_n and_o they_o witness_v the_o kingdom_n wherein_o be_v joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o their_o pilgrimage_n then_o as_o he_o speak_v of_o who_o show_v he_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o it_o be_v not_o a_o strange_a thing_n that_o the_o teacher_n of_o the_o world_n shall_v cry_v up_o imperfection_n and_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n who_o be_v raven_v inward_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o put_v it_o off_o and_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o apostle_n and_o christ_n doctrine_n but_o who_o be_v come_v to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o they_o raven_v from_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o imperfection_n and_o sin_n and_o so_o you_o have_v corrupt_v the_o earth_n with_o your_o windy_a doctrine_n for_o what_o good_a have_v their_o doctrine_n do_v that_o teach_v people_n they_o must_v be_v in_o imperfection_n and_o in_o sin_n while_o they_o be_v upon_o earth_n they_o can_v but_o be_v so_o if_o they_o never_o come_v to_o they_o and_o they_o be_v apostatise_v from_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n who_o work_n be_v to_o the_o perfect_a of_o the_o saint_n until_o they_o come_v to_o the_o perfect_a man_n which_o these_o apostate_n work_n be_v to_o deny_v pr._n he_o be_v judge_v the_o apostle_n and_o say_v the_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n which_o the_o apostle_n receive_v be_v neither_o through_o the_o want_n or_o disability_n of_o faith_n etc._n etc._n page_n 34._o ans_fw-fr why_o then_o do_v the_o apostle_n cry_v out_o answer_v i_o that_o and_o the_o lord_n say_v his_o grace_n shall_v be_v sufficient_a for_o he_o and_o his_o strength_n shall_v be_v make_v perfect_a in_o his_o weakness_n and_o be_v not_o weakness_n disability_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o no_o man_n by_o that_o native_a light_n inherent_a in_o he_o have_v power_n to_o believe_v etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 26._o ans_fw-fr the_o light_n which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n he_o call_v it_o native_a and_o inherent_a he_o give_v these_o name_n to_o it_o which_o be_v the_o light_n which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v power_n in_o the_o light_n give_v to_o believe_v but_o now_o he_o that_o hate_v the_o light_n hate_v the_o power_n and_o so_o the_o light_n be_v his_o condemnation_n the_o name_n he_o give_v as_o native_a and_o inherent_a be_v his_o own_o out_o of_o the_o truth_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o scripture_n do_v not_o set_v forth_o a_o certain_a allowance_n for_o minister_n but_o it_o be_v leave_v to_o humane_a prudence_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 12._o ans_fw-fr so_o he_o be_v fly_v from_o christ_n word_n and_o the_o apostle_n who_o with_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n set_v down_o the_o minister_n allowance_n and_o do_v not_o leave_v it_o to_o humane_a policy_n in_o after_o age_n for_o maintenance_n for_o minister_n for_o the_o humane_a policy_n will_v feed_v the_o 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etc._n pr._n he_o himself_o fall_v a_o judge_v other_o and_o then_o he_o cry_v oh_o man_n who_o be_v thou_o that_o judge_v another_o etc._n etc._n page_n 9_o answ_n and_o do_v not_o see_v the_o work_n that_o he_o be_v do_v himself_o but_o bid_v other_o they_o shall_v not_o judge_v and_o fall_v a_o judge_v himself_o which_o be_v like_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o gad_a tribe_n and_o how_o they_o run_v with_o their_o horn_n at_o the_o righteous_a and_o push_v at_o the_o upright_a in_o heart_n but_o the_o lamb_n be_v above_o they_o all_o and_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lamb_n be_v kindle_v therefore_o the_o beast_n rage_n who_o against_o the_o lamb_n make_v war_n and_o where_o judgement_n be_v come_v through_o into_o victory_n he_o may_v judge_v and_o the_o hide_a thing_n of_o darkness_n be_v bring_v to_o light_n and_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o heart_n make_v manifest_a and_o the_o lord_n be_v come_v and_o the_o spiritual_a man_n judge_v all_o thing_n which_o show_v the_o counsel_n of_o 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popish_a murder_a spirit_n and_o thou_o both_o and_o your_o work_n which_o give_v to_o have_v access_n to_o god_n and_o their_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o he_o pr._n he_o say_v whilst_o the_o upstart_n sect_n of_o quaker_n do_v look_v after_o the_o light_n within_o he_o say_v we_o have_v a_o more_o sure_a word_n of_o pprophecy_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o will_v make_v the_o sure_a word_n of_o pprophecy_n not_o the_o lihgt_v within_o see_v page_n 12._o answ_n who_o spirit_n he_o have_v make_v manifest_a where_o it_o be_v among_o they_o that_o be_v go_v from_o the_o apostle_n who_o stand_v against_o the_o light_n within_o for_o they_o that_o draw_v from_o the_o anoint_v within_o be_v the_o seducer_n and_o they_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o apostle_n that_o go_v from_o the_o anoint_v within_o be_v not_o thou_o and_o you_o all_o gad_v and_o the_o world_n from_o the_o anoint_v within_o you_o and_o so_o seduce_a one_o another_o therefore_o have_v you_o so_o many_o heap_n of_o teacher_n and_o arm_v yourselves_o and_o make_v lie_v your_o refuge_n against_o they_o that_o be_v come_v to_o the_o anoint_v which_o you_o be_v all_o gad_v from_o give_v judgement_n against_o yourselves_o who_o will_v not_o have_v people_n to_o own_o the_o light_n christ_n jesus_n who_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o none_o own_v the_o anoint_v within_o who_o own_v not_o the_o light_n which_o you_o deny_v which_o have_v apostatise_v from_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o quaker_n be_v rise_v up_o in_o the_o night_n of_o apostasy_n and_o discover_v you_o all_o what_o you_o be_v in_o and_o what_o you_o go_v from_o and_o what_o have_v be_v lose_v since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o a_o earthquake_n be_v come_v upon_o you_o that_o have_v not_o be_v since_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n out_o of_o which_o earthquake_n we_o be_v come_v into_o that_o which_o can_v be_v shake_v as_o the_o quaker_n be_v not_o the_o gad_a tribe_n but_o they_o have_v the_o 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my_o knowledge_n of_o they_o etc._n etc._n see_v pag._n 2._o ans_fw-fr the_o quaker_n be_v revolt_v from_o you_o apostate_n that_o be_v inward_o raven_v as_o the_o convert_a jew_n do_v that_o be_v turn_v to_o christ_n for_o the_o jew_n revolt_v from_o the_o temple_n and_o the_o priest_n and_o turn_v to_o christ_n from_o the_o other_o jew_n and_o own_v the_o light_n which_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o you_o revolter_n deny_v that_o have_v reign_v since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o so_o be_v ignorant_a what_o we_o be_v come_v to_o and_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o and_o that_o which_o be_v before_o you_o and_o they_o be_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o angel_n of_o light_n which_o be_v holy_a and_o without_o sin_n may_v be_v devil_n etc._n etc._n see_v pag._n 3._o ans_fw-fr which_o the_o devil_n fall_v from_o the_o light_n from_o the_o holiness_n and_o so_o he_o can_v tansform_v into_o that_o and_o all_o holiness_n intend_v which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o light_n be_v as_o the_o pharisee_n be_v in_o and_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o light_n he_o say_v salvation_n by_o the_o light_n within_o be_v curse_v etc._n etc._n see_v pag._n 6._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o the_o heart_n give_v the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o contrary_a to_o john_n who_o say_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v enlighten_v and_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o and_o the_o apostle_n turn_v they_o from_o the_o darknss_n to_o the_o light_n and_o the_o word_n be_v in_o their_o heart_n of_o faith_n that_o 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prophet_n nor_o apostle_n give_v such_o name_n to_o house_n but_o the_o pope_n who_o be_v his_o teacher_n pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o error_n to_o say_v that_o the_o light_n which_o every_o one_o have_v that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v sufficient_a to_o salvation_n without_o the_o help_n of_o any_o other_o mean_n or_o discovery_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 9_o answ_n contrary_n to_o christ_n who_o bring_v the_o jew_n off_o of_o all_o other_o help_n to_o himself_o who_o say_v believe_v in_o the_o light_n while_o you_o have_v the_o light_n and_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n shall_v not_o abide_v in_o darkness_n and_o no_o man_n come_v to_o the_o father_n but_o by_o i_o say_v christ_n for_o he_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n the_o light_n in_o man_n and_o the_o life_n and_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n by_o any_o other_o name_n but_o by_o he_o and_o there_o be_v none_o know_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o cleanse_v and_o the_o offering_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o with_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v sufficient_a who_o be_v the_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n so_o he_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n without_o any_o other_o help_n and_o as_o the_o anoint_v in_o people_n do_v teach_v people_n they_o shall_v continue_v in_o christ_n and_o as_o they_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n they_o shall_v have_v fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n from_o whence_o all_o help_n come_v and_o christ_n will_v dwell_v in_o man_n and_o walk_v in_o man_n and_o what_o need_v they_o have_v any_o more_o help_n pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o error_n to_o say_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o that_o which_o christ_n do_v in_o we_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 9_o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n and_o the_o faith_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o blood_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n that_o purify_v it_o and_o hold_v in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n and_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n be_v within_o rom._n 10._o and_o faith_n give_v victory_n over_o the_o world_n and_o that_o which_o give_v victory_n justify_v and_o christ_n be_v within_o who_o be_v justifi-fication_a and_o sanctification_n and_o condemnation_n either_o of_o they_o be_v find_v within_o and_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o error_n and_o not_o fit_a to_o talk_v of_o these_o thing_n which_o thou_o understand_v not_o pr._n again_o he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o error_n if_o not_o damnable_a to_o say_v christ_n be_v the_o mean_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n of_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 13._o ans_fw-fr and_o christ_n say_v no_o man_n come_v unto_o the_o father_n but_o by_o i_o and_o he_o be_v able_a to_o the_o utmost_a to_o save_v and_o he_o shall_v be_v my_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n say_v the_o lord_n and_o say_v the_o apostle_n god_n be_v in_o christ_n reconcile_n the_o world_n unto_o himself_o and_o he_o that_o have_v the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v life_n and_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n be_v one_o and_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n in_o any_o other_o pr._n he_o say_v that_o christ_n give_v light_a to_o no_o man_n under_o that_o name_n but_o believer_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 13._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o john_n who_o say_v he_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n that_o all_o may_v believe_v through_o the_o light_n and_o contrary_n to_o christ_n own_o word_n such_o as_o hate_v it_o and_o will_v not_o come_v to_o it_o and_o bid_v they_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n while_o they_o have_v it_o and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o believe_v be_v condemn_v already_o and_o he_o that_o do_v believe_v have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o pr._n he_o say_v it_o flat_o contradict_v the_o whole_a scripture_n to_o say_v that_o the_o light_n wherewith_o christ_n have_v enlighten_v every_o man_n etc._n etc._n will_v save_v etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 14._o answ_n which_o god_n say_v i_o will_v give_v he_o for_o a_o covenant_n for_o a_o light_n to_o the_o gentile_n &_o new_a covenant_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o judah_n and_o he_o shall_v be_v my_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o believe_v in_o it_o be_v save_v and_o not_o believe_v be_v condemn_v pr._n the_o wise_a heathen_a philosopher_n have_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o light_n in_o they_o which_o be_v the_o first_o adam_n than_o i_o can_v think_v any_o man_n have_v now_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 15._o answ_n which_o show_v that_o he_o know_v none_o of_o christ_n the_o second_o adam_n the_o quicken_a spirit_n and_o he_o know_v no_o new_a creature_n for_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v new_a creature_n nor_o none_o of_o christ_n the_o covenant_n of_o god_n of_o light_n of_o life_n of_o peace_n who_o be_v glorify_v with_o the_o father_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v which_o be_v beyond_o the_o first_o adam_n and_o have_v shut_v himself_o forth_o not_o to_o be_v as_o high_a as_o his_o heathen_a philosopher_n and_o many_o witness_n christ_n in_o they_o in_o this_o age_n as_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n which_o be_v above_o the_o heathen_a philosopher_n pr._n the_o light_n which_o every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v enlighten_v withal_o be_v christ_n he_o say_v this_o be_v the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o of_o reason_n and_o say_v it_o be_v a_o damnable_a doctrine_n to_o deny_v all_o external_a mean_n of_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 16._o ans_fw-fr when_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o look_v not_o at_o thing_n which_o be_v see_v
but_o at_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o see_v for_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v see_v be_v temporal_a but_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o see_v be_v eternal_a and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o savation_n be_v eternal_a and_o be_v not_o external_a pr._n he_o say_v whât_a word_n do_v paul_n and_o barnabas_n preach_v in_o the_o synagogue_n but_o the_o prophet_n &_o c_o see_v page_n 19_o ans_fw-fr nay_o they_o preach_v christ_n the_o end_n of_o the_o prophet_n pr._n he_o call_v that_o a_o monstrous_a opinion_n for_o to_o compare_v they_o to_o the_o heathen_a who_o have_v not_o know_v there_o have_v be_v a_o god_n but_o by_o the_o scripture_n and_o have_v no_o more_o knowledge_n but_o by_o it_o etc._n etc._n page_n 20._o ans_fw-fr for_o the_o pharisee_n have_v scripture_n and_o here_o heathen_a man_n may_v get_v scripture_n but_o know_v not_o the_o true_a god_n for_o none_o know_v the_o true_a god_n but_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n reveal_v the_o father_n though_o they_o may_v have_v all_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o the_o heart_n give_v the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o and_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o they_o that_o have_v the_o scripture_n and_o who_o be_v of_o faith_n be_v of_o abraham_n and_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o that_o know_v god_n before_o the_o scripture_n be_v write_v pr._n and_o he_o say_v that_o the_o law_n and_o the_o testimony_n be_v moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 21._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o priest_n which_o say_v it_o be_v the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n and_o he_o and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o priest_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n which_o say_v the_o law_n and_o testimony_n be_v the_o light_n and_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n which_o many_o may_v have_v the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n yet_o deny_v the_o light_n and_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n as_o priest_n and_o professor_n do_v now_o who_o say_v prophecy_n be_v cease_v there_o they_o deny_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n where_o edification_n learning_n and_o comfort_v be_v prophesy_v all_o one_o by_o one_o such_o they_o prison_n and_o persecute_v and_o they_o be_v not_o like_a to_o own_o pprophecy_n when_o they_o deny_v the_o light_n which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o pprophecy_n and_o none_o own_v christ_n who_o own_v not_o prophesy_v a_o prophet_n be_v a_o seer_n and_o they_o that_o deny_v prophet_n be_v all_o blind_a and_o in_o the_o dark_a and_o be_v such_o as_o have_v raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o have_v kill_v the_o prophet_n prin._n he_o say_v the_o prophet_n be_v more_o certain_a than_o any_o other_o revelation_n see_v page_n 21._o answ_n be_v not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n reveal_v the_o end_n of_o the_o prophet_n do_v not_o god_n reveal_v he_o which_o come_v in_o the_o volume_n of_o the_o book_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o so_o the_o prophet_n and_o the_o law_n and_o type_n and_o shadow_n which_o they_o that_o have_v the_o prophet_n and_o the_o law_n and_o type_n and_o shadow_n know_v not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o be_v reveal_v that_o be_v their_o end_n speak_v of_o in_o the_o prophet_n and_o epistle_n who_o be_v now_o reveal_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o patriarch_n and_o prophet_n be_v justify_v by_o conceive_v christ_n without_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 24._o ans_fw-fr now_o the_o patriarch_n and_o prophet_n have_v the_o spirit_n that_o do_v give_v they_o a_o evidence_n of_o he_o and_o by_o faith_n they_o see_v he_o which_o be_v beyond_o a_o conceive_n by_o which_o they_o be_v justify_v pr._n he_o say_v justification_n by_o work_n and_o inherent_a grace_n we_o call_v christ_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 25._o ans_fw-fr we_o say_v christ_n be_v the_o end_n the_o substance_n and_o who_o believe_v in_o he_o have_v cease_v from_o his_o own_o work_n he_o be_v the_o end_n of_o gift_n and_o grace_n and_o man_v own_o inherent_v and_o no_o one_o know_v justification_n but_o who_o receive_v the_o grace_n that_o bring_v salvation_n pr._n he_o say_v this_o justification_n by_o a_o righteousness_n within_o we_o be_v man_n grand_a idol_n and_o christ_n arch_a enemy_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 25._o ans_fw-fr we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o be_v in_o we_o in_o the_o heart_n this_o he_o call_v a_o idol_n and_o christ_n enemy_n which_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o so_o what_o doctrine_n this_o man_n teach_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n err_v from_o the_o apostle_n and_o faith_n it_o be_v that_o purify_v the_o heart_n by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o work_n which_o throw_v down_o all_o idol_n and_o the_o enemy_n of_o christ_n which_o thou_o be_v one_o and_o none_o ow_v justification_n but_o who_o witness_v justification_n within_o faith_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o christ_n be_v within_o there_o be_v justification_n pr._n he_o say_v we_o miserable_o wrest_v the_o scripture_n because_o we_o say_v he_o that_o respect_v person_n commit_v sin_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr now_o let_v all_o read_v that_o in_o james_n the_o apostle_n how_o that_o he_o that_o respect_v person_n commit_v sin_n and_o be_v convince_v by_o the_o law_n as_o a_o transgressor_n so_o teach_v man_n to_o transgress_v the_o command_n of_o god_n contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n who_o teach_v man_n to_o keep_v they_o pr._n he_o say_v popery_n and_o vain_a philosophy_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o quaker_n religion_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 30._o ans_fw-fr who_o foundation_n be_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n which_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o be_v before_o popery_n or_o philosophy_n be_v which_o you_o be_v in_o as_o your_o book_n name_v of_o day_n and_o college_n and_o steeple-house_n make_v it_o appear_v pr._n he_o say_v and_o to_o believe_v or_o think_v our_o justification_n be_v by_o something_o wrought_v in_o we_o be_v that_o antichrist_n who_o name_n be_v mystery_n babylon_n the_o great_a the_o mother_n of_o harlot_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 32._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n gal._n 2._o and_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v a_o mystery_n hold_v in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n this_o justification_n be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n within_o and_o this_o thou_o call_v antichrist_n and_o the_o mystery_n of_o babylon_n who_o be_v there_o thyself_o that_o be_v out_o of_o this_o faith_n that_o purify_v the_o heart_n for_o all_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n be_v justify_v by_o their_o faith_n and_o the_o faith_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o thy_o belief_n that_o be_v without_o thou_o and_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v like_a unto_o the_o jew_n who_o stand_v against_o he_o when_o he_o be_v come_v true_a faith_n give_v victory_n over_o mystical_a babylon_n and_o the_o world_n in_o which_o man_n please_v god_n in_o which_o be_v unity_n ralph_n hall_n book_n call_v the_o quaker_n principles_n quake_a in_o it_o his_o principle_n follow_v and_o lie_v upon_o himself_o turn_v who_o work_n be_v for_o the_o fire_n and_o to_o be_v burn_v pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v delusion_n to_o give_v up_o to_o the_o light_n within_o to_o be_v the_o judge_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v christ_n and_o call_v it_o a_o obscure_a kind_n of_o chemistry_n etc._n etc._n answ_n which_o the_o apostle_n command_v to_o judge_v themselves_o which_o they_o can_v judge_v themselves_o but_o with_o the_o light_n by_o which_o they_o may_v see_v themselves_o pr._n he_o say_v do_v the_o light_n of_o nature_n as_o he_o call_v it_o give_v liberty_n to_o woman_n to_o teach_v and_o so_o that_o he_o conclude_v and_o call_v gross_a and_o palpable_a darkness_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n and_o the_o prophet_n who_o say_v god_n will_v pour_v out_o his_o spirit_n upon_o all_o 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parishioner_n because_o for_o conscience_n sake_n they_o can_v put_v in_o their_o mouth_n therefore_o be_v they_o worry_v of_o they_o like_o wolf_n and_o destroy_v of_o they_o for_o their_o dishonest_a gain_n which_o they_o do_v no_o work_n for_o and_o do_v not_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n the_o apostle_n rebuke_v such_o as_o go_v to_o law_n before_o the_o unjust_a one_o among_o another_o and_o bid_v they_o set_v up_o the_o least_o in_o the_o church_n to_o judge_v such_o thing_n and_o tell_v they_o they_o shall_v judge_v the_o world_n yea_o angel_n and_o not_o to_o go_v to_o law_n one_o among_o another_o about_o such_o thing_n then_o where_o be_v thou_o and_o thy_o generation_n that_o say_v it_o be_v a_o sin_n if_o they_o do_v not_o go_v to_o law_n if_o the_o minister_n do_v not_o sue_v for_o outward_a thing_n let_v the_o least_o in_o the_o church_n judge_v thou_o how_o unlike_o the_o apostle_n you_o be_v who_o keep_v the_o gospel_n without_o charge_n and_o covet_v no_o man_n silver_n 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thy_o false_a measure_n be_v thou_o a_o man_n fit_a to_o speak_v of_o the_o saint_n and_o their_o faith_n who_o put_v they_o that_o be_v a_o stray_n jew_n and_o gentile_n among_o they_o that_o believe_v put_v no_o difference_n betwixt_o the_o precious_a and_o the_o vile_a and_o so_o be_v not_o a_o man_n capable_a of_o true_a reason_n pr._n he_o say_v god_n furnace_n be_v the_o grave_n where_o all_o the_o remainder_n of_o corruption_n shall_v be_v consume_v etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 22._o ans_fw-fr now_o what_o differ_v this_o from_o the_o papist_n who_o hold_n a_o purgatory_n and_o the_o saint_n witness_v and_o say_v now_o they_o be_v wash_v now_o they_o be_v cleanse_v etc._n etc._n while_o they_o be_v upon_o earth_n and_o they_o be_v sanctify_v through_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o spirit_n &_o they_o be_v justify_v and_o sit_v in_o heavenly_a place_n on_o this_o side_n the_o grave_n while_o they_o be_v upon_o earth_n and_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o be_v perfect_a pr._n he_o say_v that_o paul_n disclaim_v perfection_n in_o himself_o etc._n etc._n page_n 23._o ans_fw-fr who_o say_v as_o many_o of_o we_o as_o be_v perfect_a be_v thus_o mind_v which_o wrong_v paul_n word_n and_o again_o he_o say_v we_o speak_v wisdom_n among_o they_o that_o be_v perfect_a pr._n he_o say_v if_o a_o man_n be_v free_a from_o sin_n he_o will_v be_v free_a from_o temporal_a punishment_n and_o affliction_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 23._o ans_fw-fr christ_n be_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o the_o saint_n and_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o free_a from_o temporal_a punishment_n and_o affliction_n and_o so_o here_o he_o do_v not_o divide_v the_o word_n aright_o neither_o pr._n he_o say_v if_o we_o attain_v to_o perfection_n here_o we_o shall_v attain_v to_o a_o rest_n here_o and_o bring_v the_o apostle_n word_n who_o say_v doubtless_o there_o remain_v a_o rest_n to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 24._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n say_v there_o he_o that_o do_v believe_v have_v enter_v into_o his_o rest_n and_o so_o he_o do_v not_o divide_v the_o word_n aright_o to_o know_v what_o state_n and_o condition_n it_o be_v speak_v to_o and_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o be_v perfect_a the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o have_v perfect_v for_o ever_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v and_o so_o thou_o be_v not_o a_o sanctify_a one_o and_o have_v deny_v the_o offering_n that_o have_v perfect_v for_o ever_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v and_o so_o have_v deny_v the_o covenant_n that_o blot_v out_o sin_n and_o transgression_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n pr._n but_o he_o say_v that_o do_v not_o follow_v that_o he_o that_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n be_v free_v from_o sin_n see_v page_n 24._o ans_fw-fr so_o he_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v so_o he_o that_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o can_v live_v no_o long_o therein_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v a_o stand_a rule_n to_o the_o world_n end_n etc._n etc._n and_o thou_o that_o say_v the_o law_n be_v a_o stand_a rule_n have_v deny_v christ_n the_o end_n of_o it_o see_v page_n 25._o answ_n but_o the_o scripture_n and_o christ_n say_v the_o law_n must_v be_v fulfil_v who_o be_v the_o everlasting_a covenant_n in_o the_o heart_n christ_n and_o in_o the_o mind_n the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v before_o the_o scripture_n be_v write_v glorify_v with_o the_o father_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v which_o many_o have_v the_o scripture_n and_o yet_o from_o the_o law_n of_o god_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o neglect_v that_o which_o bring_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o which_o the_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v and_o so_o here_o again_o thou_o do_v not_o divide_v the_o word_n aright_o and_o bring_v not_o people_n into_o that_o which_o do_v fulfil_v scripture_n pr._n he_o say_v because_o this_o light_n do_v not_o lead_v we_o to_o close_v with_o god_n ordinance_n the_o sacrament_n he_o look_v upon_o it_o as_o a_o delusion_n of_o satan_n page_n 26._o answ_n the_o scripture_n mention_n not_o such_o word_n and_o the_o light_n be_v before_o your_o invent_a sacrament_n be_v and_o can_v join_v with_o they_o but_o condemn_v they_o but_o it_o own_v the_o scripture_n and_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n richard_n baxter_n book_n call_v a_o second_o sheet_n to_o the_o ministry_n justify_v our_o call_n against_o the_o quaker_n etc._n etc._n his_o principle_n follow_v because_o the_o child_n of_o god_n can_v satisfy_v his_o ungodly_a lust_n therefore_o he_o be_v complain_v to_o the_o magistrate_n so_o he_o be_v one_o of_o the_o complainer_n and_o murmurer_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o timothy_n be_v not_o to_o hold_v fast_o that_o which_o he_o have_v immediate_o receive_v from_o god_n but_o that_o which_o he_o have_v receive_v from_o paul_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 5._o answ_n in_o this_o thou_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n who_o bid_v stir_v up_o the_o gift_n that_o be_v in_o he_o and_o keep_v the_o faith_n which_o christ_n be_v the_o author_n of_o and_o that_o will_v not_o contradict_v the_o apostle_n word_n that_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o that_o which_o timothy_n receive_v from_o god_n he_o be_v to_o hold_v fast_o in_o which_o he_o have_v unity_n with_o the_o apostle_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v to_o help_v we_o in_o keep_v that_o which_o be_v commit_v to_o we_o and_o not_o to_o reveal_v more_o see_v page_n 4._o answ_n timothy_n can_v not_o know_v doctrine_n but_o by_o revelation_n and_o do_v the_o will_n of_o christ_n how_o be_v thou_o exalt_v and_o will_v put_v lie_n upon_o the_o apostle_n and_o limit_v the_o holy_a one_o and_o set_v bound_n to_o the_o just_a and_o be_v a_o teacher_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n what_o it_o must_v not_o reveal_v how_o be_v thou_o exalt_v in_o this_o above_o all_o that_o be_v call_v god_n and_o sit_v in_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n blasphemous_o who_o will_v be_v a_o teacher_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o must_v be_v the_o teacher_n and_o who_o tell_v what_o it_o must_v reveal_v and_o what_o it_o must_v not_o reveal_v thou_o must_v be_v stop_v for_o thy_o presumption_n if_o you_o have_v nothing_o but_o what_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v give_v forth_o the_o form_n of_o word_n the_o church_n of_o rome_n have_v the_o same_o and_o all_o the_o false_a prophet_n upon_o the_o earth_n and_o antichrist_n and_o seducer_n and_o the_o devil_n they_o get_v the_o scripture_n give_v forth_o from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o hold_v these_o word_n in_o the_o unrighteousness_n and_o stop_v and_o resist_v the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o say_v it_o must_v reveal_v no_o more_o
these_o come_v under_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o almighty_a god_n decree_n be_v against_o they_o and_o the_o spirit_n the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v lead_v into_o all_o truth_n and_o do_v reveal_v and_o the_o apostle_n bid_v the_o saint_n wait_v for_o the_o revelation_n of_o jesus_n and_o the_o grace_n be_v bring_v by_o the_o revelation_n of_o jesus_n and_o the_o secret_n be_v reveal_v to_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o the_o spirit_n reveal_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o say_v it_o reveal_v no_o more_o which_o show_v thou_o do_v not_o know_v scripture_n nor_o god_n nor_o spirit_n pr._n whereas_o thou_o say_v you_o have_v the_o scripture_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n &_o christ_n word_n and_o so_o be_v not_o to_o look_v for_o new_a prophet_n and_o that_o will_v be_v a_o question_n to_o the_o church_n and_o that_o will_v show_v mutability_n in_o christ_n see_v page_n 6._o a._n in_o this_o thou_o have_v show_v thyself_o of_o what_o generation_n thou_o be_v for_o there_o have_v be_v the_o mother_n and_o the_o harlot_n that_o have_v drink_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o the_o martyr_n and_o the_o saint_n and_o such_o as_o drink_v the_o blood_n have_v the_o form_n and_o get_v the_o sheep_n clothing_n but_o cry_v pprophecy_n be_v cease_v and_o revelation_n from_o heaven_n be_v cease_v only_o they_o have_v a_o stand_a rule_n the_o scripture_n without_o and_o so_o there_o they_o have_v their_o clothing_n the_o sheep_n clothing_n but_o raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o have_v deny_v the_o church_n in_o which_o there_o be_v prophecy_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o where_o that_o be_v there_o be_v prophesy_v among_o son_n and_o daughter_n but_o not_o among_o you_o apostate_n pr._n he_o find_v fault_n with_o a_o man_n that_o will_v not_o believe_v except_o he_o see_v as_o instance_n a_o man_n will_v not_o believe_v they_o be_v minister_n of_o christ_n except_o they_o work_v miracle_n etc._n etc._n and_o a_o man_n will_v not_o believe_v there_o be_v a_o parliament_n or_o holland_n or_o france_n or_o spain_n except_o he_o have_v be_v in_o they_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 6._o &_o 7._o answ_n thou_o and_o thy_o wit_n be_v compass_v for_o revelation_n and_o prophecy_n be_v now_o speak_v forth_o and_o witness_v and_o thou_o can_v believe_v because_o thou_o do_v not_o see_v and_o thou_o be_v find_v fault_n with_o other_o that_o do_v not_o believe_v because_o they_o do_v not_o see_v thou_o be_v see_v and_o disapprove_v and_o so_o now_o in_o that_o thou_o judge_n other_o thou_o be_v judge_v thyself_o who_o be_v blind_a and_o out_o of_o the_o life_n and_o many_o may_v see_v there_o be_v a_o holland_n and_o other_o country_n though_o they_o have_v not_o see_v they_o with_o a_o outward_a eye_n and_o we_o believe_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n though_o they_o do_v not_o work_v miracle_n but_o from_o they_o be_v you_o apostatise_v we_o do_v believe_v and_o see_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o saint_n be_v not_o to_o forsake_v the_o assemble_v of_o themselves_o together_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o some_o be_v etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 8._o answ_n that_o be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o apostle_n before_o the_o apostasy_n but_o since_o the_o apostasy_n the_o beast_n and_o the_o false_a prophet_n and_o the_o murderer_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v get_v up_o which_o assemble_v themselves_o together_o and_o deceive_v the_o nation_n and_o be_v break_v the_o saint_n meeting_n which_o gather_v âther_o that_o keep_v the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o pprophecy_n and_o overcome_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n and_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o rock_n and_o his_o church_n do_v continue_v but_o that_o which_o christ_n say_v shall_v come_v be_v come_v the_o false_a prophet_n that_o shall_v get_v the_o sheepâ_n clothing_n and_o john_n see_v be_v come_v which_o go_v forth_o from_o they_o which_o make_v war_n against_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o lamb_n but_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o lamb_n shall_v get_v the_o victory_n and_o we_o be_v come_v to_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o saint_n before_o you_o be_v apostatise_v for_o your_o assembly_n have_v forsake_v the_o saint_n your_o fruit_n declare_v it_o pr._n he_o say_v because_o they_o have_v the_o people_n consent_n and_o the_o magistrate_n allowance_n therefore_o that_o be_v true_a ordination_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 11._o ans_fw-fr balaam_n he_o have_v the_o people_n consent_n and_o the_o heathenish_a magistrate_n allowance_n when_o he_o shall_v have_v curse_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o so_o this_o be_v no_o proof_n of_o ordination_n and_o the_o chief_a priest_n have_v the_o people_n consent_n and_o the_o magistrate_n many_o of_o they_o which_o turn_v against_o christ_n this_o be_v no_o ordination_n to_o be_v minister_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o beast_n and_o the_o false_a prophet_n shall_v rise_v against_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o saint_n and_o yet_o they_o shall_v have_v sheep_n clothing_n this_o be_v no_o proof_n of_o their_o ordination_n from_o god_n but_o all_o this_o prove_v it_o from_o man_n but_o all_o who_o have_v their_o ordination_n from_o god_n be_v not_o own_v neither_o by_o people_n nor_o magistrate_n in_o their_o will_n but_o who_o fear_n god_n and_o be_v come_v to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n by_o that_o to_o which_o they_o minister_v and_o never_o go_v to_o the_o magistrate_n for_o their_o allowance_n and_o here_o again_o you_o be_v apostate_n from_o the_o apostle_n and_o in_o the_o step_n of_o the_o false_a prophet_n who_o ordination_n be_v by_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o people_n and_o your_o allowance_n from_o the_o magistrate_n who_o be_v from_o the_o allowance_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o give_v to_o his_o minister_n and_o the_o ordination_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o be_v not_o from_o man_n nor_o by_o man_n pr._n thou_o bid_v we_o mark_v the_o canon_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o timothy_n see_v page_n 11._o ans_fw-fr and_o there_o be_v no_o such_o word_n as_o canon_n in_o timothy_n and_o thou_o tell_v we_o of_o a_o catholic_a church_n and_o we_o can_v find_v any_o such_o word_n in_o scripture_n that_o it_o speak_v of_o any_o such_o word_n but_o we_o perceive_v who_o thou_o have_v learn_v these_o word_n of_o what_o centre_n and_o stock_n thou_o come_v of_o from_o the_o pope_n and_o not_o from_o the_o apostle_n pr._n he_o say_v they_o have_v a_o uninterrupted_n succession_n draw_v from_o the_o apostle_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 13._o answ_n for_o your_o succession_n be_v from_o the_o pope_n apostatise_v from_o the_o apostle_n you_o be_v out_o of_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n in_o all_o your_o whole_a worship_n correct_v and_o reprove_v by_o scripture_n do_v the_o apostle_n set_v up_o a_o temple_n set_v up_o tithe_n set_v up_o your_o school_n and_o college_n be_v not_o the_o pope_n the_o author_n of_o all_o this_o be_v not_o you_o his_o successor_n pr._n thou_o say_v you_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n because_o you_o have_v the_o scripture_n and_o book_n and_o such_o like_a and_o you_o be_v not_o usurper_n of_o the_o authority_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 16._o a._n now_o there_o be_v never_o a_o one_o of_o you_o all_o that_o ever_o dare_v say_v you_o have_v hear_v god_n voice_n immediate_o from_o heaven_n or_o christ_n voice_n or_o have_v the_o same_o spirit_n as_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n and_o christ_n have_v or_o immediate_a revelation_n from_o heaven_n as_o they_o have_v so_o than_o you_o be_v in_o another_o ordination_n than_o they_o be_v in_o and_o usurper_n of_o authority_n into_o your_o ministry_n and_o intruder_n into_o those_o thing_n you_o never_o see_v and_o can_v any_o one_o be_v as_o good_a a_o pastor_n or_o minister_n as_o you_o see_v all_o your_o teach_n be_v but_o from_o book_n and_o other_o man_n writing_n why_o may_v not_o other_o learn_v the_o same_o book_n and_o writing_n and_o so_o come_v to_o be_v teacher_n and_o pastor_n as_o well_o as_o you_o see_v you_o have_v nothing_o but_o from_o book_n and_o write_n and_o old_a author_n why_o may_v not_o all_o that_o read_v those_o be_v pastor_n and_o teacher_n and_o so_o then_o where_o be_v the_o hearer_n and_o so_o with_o the_o life_n be_v you_o all_o judge_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o give_v forth_o scripture_n which_o be_v before_o your_o old_a book_n and_o author_n be_v thomas_n higginson_n his_o book_n call_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o true_a jesus_n his_o principle_n follow_v etc._n etc._n pr._n he_o say_v the_o word_n be_v not_o righteousness_n without_o the_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 3_o ans_fw-fr the_o word_n be_v righteous_a itself_o and_o the_o flesh_n righteous_a as_o it_o become_v pr._n he_o say_v man_n be_v present_v perfect_a to_o god_n and_o
without_o spot_n before_o any_o work_n do_v or_o good_a whatsoever_o etc._n etc._n page_n 3._o ans_fw-fr there_o be_v none_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n but_o who_o believe_v and_o he_o that_o believe_v overcome_v the_o world_n and_o his_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o god_n and_o he_o have_v the_o word_n oâ_n reconciliation_n in_o he_o and_o by_o this_o mean_n of_o thy_o all_o the_o world_n be_v present_v perfect_a to_o god_n for_o he_o be_v the_o offering_n for_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o they_o that_o believe_v be_v partaker_n and_o they_o that_o do_v not_o believe_v be_v condemn_v yet_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n help_v the_o unbelief_n of_o many_o who_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o man_n especial_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v and_o man_n be_v not_o present_v to_o god_n while_o they_o do_v evil_a and_o afore_o they_o be_v sanctify_v and_o holy_a pr._n he_o say_v the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a power_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n may_v be_v know_v by_o that_o of_o god_n in_o every_o man_n but_o not_o his_o good_a pleasure_n or_o purpose_n of_o grace_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 4._o ans_fw-fr be_v the_o glory_n see_v and_o that_o know_a the_o godhead_n know_v the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a power_n and_o not_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n nor_o his_o purpose_n of_o grace_n do_v not_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o his_o fullness_n bodily_a and_o be_v not_o christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o he_o that_o know_v god_n and_o his_o glory_n and_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n do_v not_o he_o know_v the_o son_n consider_v that_o for_o he_o that_o have_v know_v the_o son_n have_v know_v the_o father_n also_o and_o grace_n and_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n pr._n he_o say_v man_n may_v know_v god_n and_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n and_o glory_n and_o yet_o know_v nothing_o of_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n nor_o can_v that_o which_o thou_o say_v show_v these_o thing_n lead_v unto_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 4._o answ_n where_o the_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n be_v know_v his_o power_n his_o glory_n and_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o god_n there_o be_v something_o of_o christ_n know_v the_o mystery_n for_o there_o be_v none_o know_v the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o to_o who_o the_o son_n reveal_v he_o and_o he_o that_o know_v the_o father_n know_v the_o son_n pr._n he_o say_v to_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v within_o man_n be_v to_o worship_v angel_n and_o not_o to_o hold_v the_o head_n christ_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 5._o answ_n which_o none_o come_v to_o witness_n christ_n the_o head_n but_o who_o witness_v he_o in_o they_o that_o the_o angel_n must_v worship_v that_o die_v and_o suffer_v at_o jerusalem_n and_o they_o that_o worship_v he_o in_o they_o worship_v not_o the_o angel_n and_o they_o that_o be_v not_o worship_v he_o in_o they_o be_v worship_v man_n devil_n or_o angel_n pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o bewitch_a of_o the_o mind_n to_o preach_v christ_n within_o the_o saint_n etc._n etc._n answ_n do_v not_o the_o apostle_n say_v to_o the_o same_o colossian_n of_o worship_v of_o angel_n not_o hold_v the_o head_n do_v not_o he_o preach_v christ_n in_o they_o the_o same_o colossian_n and_o he_o tell_v they_o of_o intrude_a into_o thing_n they_o never_o see_v do_v not_o he_o say_v christ_n in_o you_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n who_o we_o preach_v warn_n every_o man_n that_o we_o may_v present_v every_o man_n perfect_a in_o christ_n jesus_n how_o do_v thou_o divide_v the_o word_n contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n and_o christ_n jesus_n and_o call_v this_o doctrine_n bewitch_v and_o thou_o that_o preach_v another_o doctrine_n contrary_a to_o he_o be_v accurse_v pr._n he_o say_v to_o say_v the_o light_n in_o every_o one_o wherewith_o christ_n jesus_n have_v enlighten_v they_o withal_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v the_o way_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o father_n and_o be_v the_o sure_a word_n of_o pprophecy_n which_o people_n be_v to_o take_v heed_n unto_o he_o say_v this_o be_v to_o deny_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o object_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o scripture_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o faith_n and_o faith_n itself_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 8._o answ_n in_o this_o thou_o have_v show_v thy_o ignorance_n for_o none_o know_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n but_o with_o the_o light_n that_o come_v from_o he_o none_o know_v the_o mediator_n none_o know_v the_o author_n of_o their_o faith_n but_o with_o the_o light_n that_o come_v from_o christ_n and_o none_o know_v the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n but_o with_o the_o light_n and_o christ_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o faith_n and_o author_n of_o it_o and_o giver_n and_o many_o may_v have_v scripture_n and_o not_o say_v so_o in_o this_o thou_o divide_v not_o the_o word_n aright_o uncapable_a of_o divide_v the_o word_n and_o that_o be_v the_o sure_a word_n of_o pprophecy_n that_o shine_v in_o a_o dark_a place_n which_o people_n be_v to_o take_v heed_n unto_o till_o the_o day_n dawn_n and_o the_o daystar_n arise_v in_o their_o heart_n pr._n he_o say_v to_o say_v that_o redemption_n &_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v within_o be_v to_o bring_v christ_n down_o from_o above_o out_o of_o heaven_n or_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o to_o make_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o another_o man_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 9_o answ_n now_o christ_n be_v not_o know_v to_o be_v the_o justification_n but_o as_o he_o be_v know_v within_o and_o redemption_n out_o of_o adam_n state_n in_o the_o fall_n for_o he_o that_o believe_v have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o and_o cease_v from_o his_o own_o work_n and_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n as_o god_n do_v from_o his_o for_o the_o world_n may_v profess_v christ_n without_o they_o but_o if_o he_o be_v not_o within_o they_o they_o be_v reprobate_n and_o shall_v fall_v short_a of_o the_o justification_n and_o redemption_n if_o he_o be_v not_o within_o they_o and_o if_o they_o have_v not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n they_o have_v not_o life_n and_o many_o will_v say_v lord_n but_o do_v not_o the_o thing_n that_o he_o command_v and_o one_o of_o thy_o generation_n of_o professor_n that_o write_v against_o the_o quaker_n and_o say_v that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v corruptible_a and_o so_o it_o be_v like_o the_o blood_n of_o another_o man_n and_o thou_o say_v it_o be_v not_o now_o we_o say_v that_o blood_n which_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n be_v incorruptible_a and_o they_o that_o witness_n christ_n in_o they_o and_o justification_n and_o redemption_n and_o need_v not_o say_v who_o shall_v raise_v christ_n from_o the_o dead_a or_o fetch_v he_o from_o above_o as_o thou_o say_v pr._n he_o say_v obedience_n to_o the_o spirit_n within_o and_o christ_n a_o worker_n and_o a_o lawgiver_n in_o their_o conscience_n and_o a_o worker_n of_o it_o in_o their_o person_n but_o not_o as_o a_o saviour_n and_o what_o of_o god_n be_v feel_v or_o wrought_v in_o they_o that_o they_o believe_v while_o the_o unspeakable_a righteousness_n operation_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n reserve_v with_o faith_n liberty_n joy_n and_o peace_n etc._n etc._n be_v hide_v from_o their_o eye_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 10._o ans_fw-fr now_o can_v any_o be_v obedient_a to_o the_o spirit_n within_o and_o to_o christ_n a_o worker_n and_o a_o lawgiver_n and_o feel_v the_o work_n of_o god_n in_o themselves_o and_o believe_v it_o and_o yet_o the_o unspeakable_a righteousness_n and_o the_o operation_n of_o life_n hide_v in_o christ_n and_o faith_n and_o liberty_n joy_n and_o peace_n to_o be_v hide_v from_o their_o eye_n can_v a_o man_n know_v all_o these_o thing_n and_o yet_o not_o know_v christ_n to_o be_v a_o saviour_n here_o thou_o be_v judge_v and_o thy_o knowledge_n for_o he_o that_o know_v these_o thing_n know_v a_o saviour_n and_o let_v the_o righteous_a judge_n who_o eye_n be_v open_a how_o thou_o divide_v the_o word_n pr._n he_o say_v faith_n hold_v thing_n as_o true_a in_o christ_n though_o hide_v from_o sense_n and_o feeling_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 11._o answ_n how_o come_v the_o just_a to_o live_v then_o if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o feel_n in_o his_o faith_n and_o how_o come_v he_o to_o have_v the_o victory_n then_o over_o the_o world_n and_o how_o do_v faith_n purify_v if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o feeling_n and_o how_o be_v it_o hold_v then_o in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o feeling_n and_o how_o come_v he_o to_o have_v access_n to_o god_n through_o faith_n and_o do_v not_o the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n feel_v and_o handle_v the_o
word_n of_o life_n and_o be_v this_o without_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n elect_v or_o sense_n therefore_o in_o this_o thou_o may_v see_v in_o this_o how_o uncapable_a thou_o be_v to_o divide_v the_o word_n pr._n he_o say_v they_o that_o put_v spiritual_a work_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n they_o destroy_v christ_n jesus_n see_v page_n 11._o ans_fw-fr they_o do_v not_o destroy_v christ_n jesus_n that_o put_v spiritual_a work_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o destroy_v christ_n for_o where_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v there_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o none_o own_v christ_n but_o who_o be_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o his_o grace_n and_o they_o destroy_v christ_n and_o deny_v he_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o his_o grace_n be_v spiritual_a working_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o sight_n of_o the_o godhead_n without_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o false_a worship_n etc._n etc._n see_v same_o page_n ans_fw-fr can_v any_o see_v the_o godhead_n have_v a_o sight_n of_o the_o godhead_n and_o not_o see_v christ_n and_o have_v faith_n in_o christ_n and_o who_o have_v faith_n in_o christ_n do_v they_o not_o see_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v in_o he_o christ_n and_o be_v not_o their_o mind_n turn_v from_o that_o of_o god_n in_o they_o which_o declare_v the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o from_o the_o creation_n of_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n which_o the_o apostle_n sound_a fault_n withal_o let_v all_o examine_v and_o judge_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n rom._n 1._o and_o try_v pr._n he_o say_v obedience_n to_o christ_n within_o be_v a_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n not_o of_o grace_n and_o deny_v christ_n overwhelm_v the_o afflict_a in_o sorrow_n without_o hope_n and_o turn_v the_o foot_n of_o the_o lame_a out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o bid_v beware_v of_o such_o doctrine_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 12._o ans_fw-fr if_o people_n must_v beware_v of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o have_v tell_v they_o christ_n be_v in_o they_o except_o they_o be_v reprobate_n and_o christ_n be_v within_o they_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n to_o who_o he_o preach_v for_o they_o turn_v people_n out_o of_o the_o way_n who_o keep_v they_o reprobate_n without_o hope_n and_o be_v a_o deny_v of_o christ_n that_o preach_v not_o christ_n within_o and_o a_o keep_a people_n under_o the_o law_n which_o christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o and_o where_o christ_n within_o be_v there_o be_v obedience_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n and_o there_o be_v grace_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o justification_n and_o redemption_n by_o obey_v the_o light_n within_o appear_v to_o his_o understanding_n to_o be_v a_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 13._o ans_fw-fr thy_o understanding_n must_v come_v to_o nought_o for_o he_o that_o believe_v be_v justify_v from_o all_o thing_n and_o come_v not_o into_o condemnation_n and_o he_o have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o and_o that_o let_v he_o see_v his_o redeemer_n his_o mediator_n and_o saviour_n the_o light_n which_o walk_v in_o it_o he_o be_v cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o so_o no_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n for_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n be_v out_o of_o the_o light_n none_o see_v justification_n and_o redemption_n but_o with_o the_o light_n within_o which_o come_v from_o christ_n who_o have_v enlighten_v he_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o ministration_n of_o grace_n can_v he_o know_v by_o the_o light_n which_o christ_n have_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n withal_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 14._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o john_n who_o say_v as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o no_o one_o know_v the_o ministration_n of_o grace_n but_o by_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o christ_n the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n pr._n he_o say_v none_o can_v know_v the_o mystery_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n with_o the_o light_n in_o they_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 14._o ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a to_o scripture_n i_o will_v give_v he_o for_o a_o covenant_n for_o a_o light_n to_o the_o gentile_n he_o shall_v be_v my_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n say_v the_o lord_n so_o this_o be_v the_o salvation_n so_o it_o give_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o salvation_n the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o the_o heart_n give_v the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v the_o mystery_n that_o shine_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o it_o and_o they_o that_o do_v not_o be_v condemed_a with_o the_o light_n and_o so_o they_o be_v reprove_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o lead_v the_o disciple_n into_o all_o truth_n which_o spirit_n the_o world_n can_v receive_v for_o they_o do_v not_o receive_v the_o light_n and_o so_o be_v not_o like_a to_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n in_o natural_a man_n know_v nothing_o of_o the_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o image_n of_o christ_n without_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 14._o ans_fw-fr scripture_n without_o be_v writing_n and_o endure_v not_o for_o ever_o but_o the_o power_n christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o who_o ever_o be_v in_o the_o light_n come_v to_o know_v christ_n in_o the_o spirit_n him_z who_o be_v the_o life_n and_o it_o lead_v the_o natural_a man_n from_o his_o natural_a state_n that_o believe_v in_o it_o for_o all_o by_o nature_n be_v the_o child_n of_o wrath_n who_o believe_v in_o it_o it_o lead_v from_o the_o nature_n and_o from_o the_o wrath_n which_o who_o believe_v in_o it_o be_v make_v free_a from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v and_o they_o that_o believe_v not_o in_o the_o light_n be_v reprove_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o that_o which_o reprove_v they_o be_v manifest_a to_o they_o and_o so_o they_o know_v it_o pr._n he_o say_v to_o affirm_v the_o light_n in_o the_o conscience_n which_o we_o say_v be_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n the_o way_n or_o guide_v to_o christ_n whereto_o only_o to_o attend_v be_v a_o darksome_a fleshly_a and_o most_o legal_a principle_n and_o call_v it_o grave_n wherein_o christ_n be_v bury_v etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 15._o ans_fw-fr which_o be_v contrary_a to_o christ_n doctrine_n who_o say_v he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n shall_v not_o walk_v in_o darkness_n but_o have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n and_o he_o that_o do_v believe_v in_o the_o light_n have_v enter_v into_o his_o rest_n and_o come_v to_o the_o sabbath_n out_o of_o the_o grave_n and_o out_o of_o the_o legal_a and_o out_o of_o the_o fleshly_a and_o out_o of_o condemnation_n and_o none_o come_v to_o the_o son_n christ_n but_o who_o come_v to_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o he_o which_o he_o have_v enlighten_v they_o withal_o pr._n and_o again_o he_o say_v to_o say_v the_o light_n in_o every_o man_n be_v christ_n the_o redeemer_n be_v a_o twofold_a error_n etc._n etc._n see_v same_o page_n ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o john_n who_o say_v this_o be_v the_o true_a light_n which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o he_o be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n know_v he_o not_o so_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v one_o of_o the_o stock_n of_o the_o world_n that_o know_v not_o he_o that_o be_v and_o be_v in_o they_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n know_v he_o not_o which_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n and_o he_o that_o receive_v the_o light_n receive_v christ_n the_o redeemer_n and_o he_o that_o receive_v christ_n receive_v his_o spirit_n and_o he_o that_o receive_v not_o the_o light_n that_o he_o be_v enlighten_v withal_o receive_v not_o his_o redeemer_n but_o hate_v he_o it_o be_v his_o condemnation_n and_o he_o be_v in_o the_o error_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o light_n within_o be_v not_o give_v for_o righteousness_n neither_o can_v it_o reveal_v or_o give_v life_n etc._n etc._n page_n 16._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o christ_n who_o say_v he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n shall_v have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n so_o thou_o be_v unskilful_a in_o the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o christ_n within_o be_v give_v for_o righteousness_n who_o reveal_v the_o father_n and_o give_v life_n and_o they_o that_o have_v not_o christ_n the_o light_n within_o be_v reprobate_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o light_n within_o know_v nothing_o of_o the_o precious_a gospel_n mystery_n
see_v pag._n 16._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o their_o heart_n shall_v give_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o the_o light_n within_o come_v from_o the_o mystery_n and_o be_v of_o the_o mystery_n itself_o and_o let_v we_o see_v the_o precious_a mystery_n which_o none_o know_v but_o with_o the_o light_n within_o and_o so_o the_o god_n of_o the_o world_n have_v blind_v thy_o mind_n and_o have_v show_v thyself_o that_o thou_o be_v of_o they_o that_o hate_v the_o light_n and_o show_v that_o thou_o come_v not_o to_o it_o for_o he_o that_o come_v to_o it_o come_v to_o the_o mystery_n for_o the_o least_o light_n of_o christ_n in_o man_n be_v of_o the_o mystery_n and_o come_v from_o the_o mystery_n pr._n he_o say_v to_o say_v christ_n come_v to_o redeem_v the_o israel_n from_o the_o law_n without_o to_o establish_v the_o work_n within_o and_o law_n in_o the_o conscience_n in_o obedience_n unto_o which_o man_n come_v to_o be_v redeem_a and_o the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n thus_o to_o say_v he_o say_v be_v a_o error_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 16._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o the_o apostle_n who_o preach_v the_o redemption_n establish_v the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o christ_n within_o who_o redeem_v man_n from_o under_o the_o law_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o and_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o they_o that_o have_v not_o this_o be_v in_o the_o error_n though_o they_o may_v talk_v of_o christ_n pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v the_o divinity_n of_o sophister_n and_o a_o blot_n out_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n to_o set_v forth_o christ_n as_o a_o lawgiver_n and_o worker_n in_o we_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 17._o ans_fw-fr which_o i_o say_v none_o know_v he_o as_o a_o mediator_n and_o a_o lawgiver_n nor_o a_o offering_n nor_o his_o blood_n that_o cleanse_v they_o but_o as_o they_o know_v he_o work_v in_o they_o and_o they_o be_v in_o the_o sophistery_n of_o their_o divinity_n that_o know_v not_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n work_v in_o they_o pr._n he_o say_v a_o man_n shall_v not_o see_v himself_o dead_a and_o bury_v with_o christ_n and_o raise_v up_o with_o christ_n by_o any_o work_n or_o obedience_n to_o christ_n within_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 18._o ans_fw-fr he_o that_o believe_v have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o and_o there_o be_v the_o work_n within_o and_o that_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o faith_n be_v wrought_v within_o and_o this_o be_v contrary_n to_o self_n for_o over_o it_o it_o give_v victory_n and_o teach_v to_o deny_v himself_o so_o see_v how_o thou_o confound_v thyself_o and_o he_o that_o believe_v be_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o they_o that_o be_v dead_a with_o christ_n seek_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v from_o above_o pr._n he_o say_v again_o the_o light_n within_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 18._o ans_fw-fr contrary_n to_o john_n doctrine_n who_o say_v he_o be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n know_v he_o not_o neither_o do_v your_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n know_v he_o now_o and_o the_o world_n spirit_n know_v he_o not_o and_o the_o world_n hate_v the_o light_n and_o darkness_n can_v comprehend_v it_o though_o it_o shine_v in_o darkness_n and_o here_o thou_o be_v meddle_v with_o thing_n that_o be_v too_o heavy_a for_o thou_o and_o the_o corner_n stone_n fall_v a_o top_n of_o thou_o and_o the_o light_n that_o enlighten_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v before_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n be_v pr._n he_o say_v that_o they_o that_o affirm_v the_o light_n in_o every_o man_n that_o condemn_v for_o sin_n to_o he_o christ_n the_o redeemer_n have_v set_v up_o a_o idol_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 19_o ans_fw-fr do_v not_o christ_n say_v i_o be_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v the_o true_a light_n that_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n who_o be_v the_o redeemer_n and_o the_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o he_o that_o receive_v it_o receive_v christ_n and_o be_v not_o this_o it_o that_o bring_v off_o of_o all_o idol_n and_o be_v not_o they_o set_v up_o idol_n that_o be_v from_o the_o light_n and_o do_v not_o christ_n the_o light_n come_v to_o condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v that_o the_o idol_n how_o dare_v thou_o say_v so_o he_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o flesh_n to_o condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o he_o say_v i_o be_o the_o light_n and_o that_o be_v not_o a_o idol_n pr._n he_o say_v christ_n come_v not_o down_o in_o spirit_n into_o our_o person_n to_o redeem_v but_o to_o manifest_v the_o redemption_n and_o say_v he_o come_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 21._o answ_n the_o apostle_n bid_v they_o work_v out_o their_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o christ_n bring_v not_o peace_n on_o earth_n but_o a_o sword_n and_o judgement_n and_o come_v to_o make_v blind_a who_o be_v the_o redemption_n and_o make_v it_o manifest_a by_o his_o spirit_n and_o who_o light_n do_v condemn_v he_o that_o hate_v it_o for_o he_o will_v not_o have_v that_o which_o manifest_v salvation_n and_o whosoever_o know_v redemption_n know_v it_o to_o be_v manifest_a in_o he_o from_o christ_n pr._n he_o say_v they_o who_o have_v the_o light_n within_o and_o pierce_v into_o the_o invisible_a thing_n and_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n have_v but_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n etc._n etc._n page_n 23._o ans_fw-fr and_o so_o he_o will_v make_v the_o light_n of_o christ_n the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n which_o light_n come_v from_o christ_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o world_n can_v pierce_v into_o the_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o light_n within_o deny_v all_o thing_n that_o god_n have_v do_v for_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o have_v no_o glory_n but_o spread_v a_o veil_n over_o etc._n etc._n page_n 25._o ans_fw-fr which_o none_o know_v what_o god_n have_v do_v for_o we_o nor_o see_v the_o glory_n in_o christ_n but_o by_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o he_o who_o work_v all_o both_o in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o according_a to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o bring_v not_o to_o deny_v what_o god_n work_v in_o we_o and_o they_o nullify_v it_o that_o be_v against_o his_o light_n and_o be_v against_o his_o glorious_a person_n for_o the_o light_n that_o be_v within_o let_v we_o see_v his_o glory_n pr._n he_o say_v obedience_n to_o the_o light_n within_o be_v another_o atonement_n and_o a_o deny_v the_o atonement_n of_o christ_n and_o call_v it_o a_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n see_v page_n 28._o answ_n which_o none_n know_v the_o atonement_n of_o christ_n but_o by_o the_o light_n within_o and_o all_o be_v in_o the_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o christ_n the_o covenant_n of_o god_n to_o jew_n and_o gentile_n and_o that_o give_v they_o the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n jesus_n mark_v he_o say_v the_o light_n be_v that_o which_o give_v the_o knowledge_n and_o the_o light_n within_o do_v not_o set_v up_o another_o atonement_n but_o they_o do_v that_o do_v deny_v the_o light_n within_o set_v up_o another_o atonement_n than_o christ_n pr._n he_o say_v to_o obey_v the_o law_n within_o which_o we_o say_v be_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o death_n in_o this_o he_o say_v we_o agree_v with_o the_o papist_n and_o pagan_n see_v page_n 30._o answ_n now_o in_o this_o thou_o may_v see_v where_o thou_o be_v out_o of_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o neither_o thou_o nor_o the_o papist_n nor_o pagan_n own_v we_o in_o this_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n while_o we_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o here_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n be_v witness_v and_o the_o atonement_n and_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o this_o be_v all_o see_v with_o the_o light_n within_o pr._n he_o say_v he_o begin_v by_o faith_n to_o behold_v the_o love_n joy_n and_o redemption_n prepare_v for_o he_o before_o any_o evil_a or_o good_a be_v do_v by_o he_o etc._n etc._n page_n 37._o answ_n do_v not_o thou_o say_v thou_o behold_v it_o by_o faith_n and_o now_o be_v not_o the_o work_n good_a to_o behold_v by_o faith_n and_o do_v not_o that_o give_v victory_n over_o the_o evil_a and_o do_v not_o
that_o do_v good_a that_o behold_v by_o faith_n and_o so_o what_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n pr._n he_o say_v he_o be_v in_o heavenly_a place_n and_o yet_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n with_o the_o earthly_a see_v page_n 38._o answ_n he_o that_o be_v in_o heavenly_a place_n be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n a_o new_a creature_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o light_n shall_v not_o abide_v in_o darkness_n so_o come_v out_o of_o shadow_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v abide_v not_o in_o the_o condemnation_n and_o so_o come_v out_o of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n though_o they_o have_v sit_v in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n before_o belief_n and_o come_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o so_o have_v prove_v thyself_o not_o a_o true_a believer_n which_o come_v out_o of_o the_o shadow_n and_o death_n pr._n he_o say_v to_o purify_v the_o member_n as_o reckon_v it_o our_o redemption_n our_o righteousness_n all_o such_o purity_n be_v sin_n blindness_n and_o idolatry_n page_n 40._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n call_v christ_n our_o redemption_n and_o our_o sanctification_n and_o our_o righteousness_n and_o so_o we_o can_v true_o say_v christ_n be_v we_o and_o no_o idolater_n and_o they_o that_o can_v say_v christ_n be_v their_o sanctification_n redemption_n righteousness_n and_o mortification_n be_v in_o the_o idolize_v and_o sin_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o way_n to_o attain_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o by_o wait_v on_o the_o light_n within_o etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 52._o answ_n christ_n say_v believe_v in_o the_o light_n that_o you_o way_n be_v child_n of_o the_o light_n and_o he_o that_o be_v a_o child_n of_o the_o light_n come_v to_o the_o birth_n bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o christ_n do_v enlighten_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o he_o give_v they_o power_n to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o none_o hear_v faith_n but_o who_o hear_v the_o light_n within_o which_o be_v christ_n within_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o by_o which_o the_o spirit_n be_v receive_v pr._n he_o say_v that_o doctrine_n or_o spirit_n that_o call_v to_o the_o light_n within_o do_v but_o build_v up_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n page_n 53._o ans_fw-fr contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v the_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o their_o heart_n will_v give_v they_o the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o christ_n say_v they_o that_o worship_n god_n must_v worship_v he_o in_o truth_n and_o he_o be_v the_o light_n and_o he_o be_v the_o truth_n that_o do_v enlight_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o this_o throw_v down_o all_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o world_n and_o i_o say_v none_o come_v out_o of_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o world_n but_o who_o come_v to_o the_o light_n wherewith_o christ_n have_v enlighten_v every_o man_n etc._n etc._n that_o shine_v in_o the_o darkness_n and_o the_o darkness_n comprehend_v it_o not_o pr._n he_o say_v to_o believe_v in_o god_n as_o in_o the_o light_n within_o man_n redeem_v from_o sin_n be_v to_o deny_v the_o witness_n of_o the_o son_n and_o have_v neither_o son_n nor_o father_n etc._n etc._n page_n 54._o ans_fw-fr which_o i_o say_v none_o own_v the_o witness_n of_o the_o son_n but_o who_o own_v the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o the_o son_n with_o which_o he_o be_v enlighten_v nor_o none_o know_v the_o father_n nor_o the_o son_n nor_o receive_v they_o but_o who_o receive_v the_o light_n which_o christ_n the_o son_n have_v enlighten_v they_o withal_o nor_o know_v god_n to_o be_v a_o saviour_n but_o by_o the_o light_n within_o pr._n he_o say_v they_o that_o seek_v for_o righteousness_n by_o obedience_n to_o the_o light_n within_o differ_v nothing_o from_o the_o jew_n but_o only_o in_o the_o copy_n of_o the_o law_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 56._o ans_fw-fr none_o see_v the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n the_o second_o adam_n the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n and_o copy_n of_o it_o but_o with_o the_o light_n within_o which_o come_v from_o christ_n jesus_n that_o bring_v in_o righteousness_n and_o end_v sin_n and_o transgression_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o righteous_a law_n with_o which_o light_a man_n see_v the_o weakness_n and_o unprofitableness_n of_o it_o and_o the_o type_n and_o the_o shadow_n of_o it_o which_o christ_n be_v know_v in_o the_o light_n within_o who_o end_v it_o pr_n he_o say_v to_o rest_v in_o hope_n that_o i_o be_o save_v from_o sin_n and_o wrath_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o head_n and_o while_o conscience_n condemn_v for_o sin_n this_o be_v to_o hope_v against_o hope_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 57_o ans_fw-fr such_o as_o be_v save_v from_o the_o wrath_n by_o christ_n the_o head_n and_o his_o blood_n they_o be_v save_v from_o their_o sin_n and_o then_o they_o that_o be_v save_v from_o their_o sin_n how_o can_v conscience_n condemn_v for_o sin_n and_o the_o wrath_n come_v upon_o they_o for_o sin_n and_o they_o that_o be_v save_v from_o the_o wrath_n they_o be_v save_v from_o their_o sin_n but_o where_o conscience_n do_v condemn_v for_o sin_n there_o be_v wrath_n and_o he_o can_v witness_v a_o cleanse_n nor_o salvation_n wrought_v out_o nor_o save_v from_o sin_n but_o be_v in_o the_o false_a hope_n and_o not_o in_o the_o true_a hope_n which_o go_v against_o hope_n for_o the_o true_a hope_n be_v christ_n within_o pr._n whereas_o thou_o speak_v of_o christ_n work_v and_o give_v a_o example_n etc._n etc._n page_n 67._o ans_fw-fr yet_o thou_o and_o the_o rest_n be_v offend_v at_o those_o people_n that_o be_v call_v quaker_n who_o say_v christ_n be_v their_o example_n and_o so_o you_o can_v allow_v what_o you_o speak_v yourselves_o but_o if_o another_o speak_v the_o same_o word_n it_o be_v a_o offence_n to_o you_o pr._n he_o say_v such_o as_o preach_v redemption_n by_o the_o light_n in_o every_o man_n be_v not_o of_o god_n etc._n etc._n see_v pag._n 70._o ans_fw-fr the_o redemption_n of_o christ_n the_o light_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n that_o see_v his_o redemption_n it_o be_v by_o the_o light_n which_o he_o that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n have_v enlighten_v he_o with_o which_o be_v christ_n the_o redeemer_n the_o saviour_n the_o second_o adam_n the_o way_n to_o the_o father_n who_o shall_v make_v every_o tongue_n to_o confess_v he_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n but_o thou_o that_o hate_v the_o light_n be_v condemn_v pr._n he_o say_v not_o the_o light_n in_o every_o man_n but_o the_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v that_o which_o lead_v to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 82._o ans_fw-fr many_o may_v have_v the_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o the_o apostle_n but_o none_o come_v to_o that_o which_o lead_v to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n but_o who_o come_v into_o the_o light_n and_o life_n that_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v in_o which_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o end_n of_o who_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n therefore_o every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n must_v come_v to_o the_o light_n which_o christ_n have_v enlighten_v he_o withal_o before_o he_o come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o the_o apostle_n christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o glory_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v the_o image_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o that_o seek_v for_o god_n out_o of_o the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n he_o shall_v lose_v both_o god_n and_o himself_o etc._n etc._n see_v pag._n 82._o answ_n the_o scripture_n be_v writing_n and_o the_o writing_n will_v not_o endure_v for_o ever_o and_o the_o image_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o all_o who_o be_v in_o the_o life_n that_o give_v forth_o scripture_n be_v in_o the_o image_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v afore_o scripture_n be_v and_o all_o that_o have_v the_o scripture_n out_o of_o the_o life_n that_o give_v they_o forth_o they_o have_v not_o the_o image_n and_o he_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n may_v have_v the_o scripture_n but_o he_o be_v out_o of_o the_o image_n all_o be_v who_o be_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n but_o who_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o the_o image_n and_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n reconcile_a the_o world_n unto_o himself_o and_o who_o know_v the_o son_n know_v the_o father_n and_o he_o that_o have_v find_v the_o son_n have_v find_v the_o father_n also_o and_o he_o that_o seek_v after_o god_n out_o of_o christ_n shall_v
never_o find_v he_o and_o as_o for_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o lie_n and_o slander_n in_o thy_o book_n and_o unsavoury_a expression_n which_o be_v not_o worthy_a mention_v upon_o thy_o own_o head_n they_o will_v come_v one_o day_n and_o thy_o own_o word_n shall_v be_v thy_o burden_n jeremiah_n ives_n his_o book_n call_v innocency_n above_o impudence_n or_o the_o strength_n of_o righteousness_n exalt_v above_o the_o quaker_n weakness_n and_o wickedness_n his_o principle_n be_v as_o follow_v pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o rare_a thing_n to_o see_v any_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o devil_n grow_v up_o to_o that_o degree_n of_o impudence_n to_o charge_v a_o man_n that_o he_o have_v do_v that_o which_o he_o never_o do_v do_v etc._n etc._n answ_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o devil_n always_o say_v that_o which_o be_v not_o true_a so_o not_o a_o rare_a thing_n to_o find_v they_o for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o seed_n be_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o when_o he_o speak_v a_o lie_n he_o speak_v of_o himself_o and_o so_o speak_v a_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o and_o there_o thou_o be_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o apostle_n in_o his_o catalogue_n of_o the_o evil_n of_o the_o time_n etc._n etc._n page_n 1._o ans_fw-fr be_v it_o not_o better_a to_o call_v the_o scripture_n a_o declaration_n as_o they_o call_v themselves_o then_o to_o call_v they_o a_o catalogue_n and_o some_o of_o you_o will_v say_v it_o be_v a_o history_n and_o some_o a_o catalogue_n and_o again_o you_o will_v say_v it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n be_v word_n and_o god_n be_v the_o word_n and_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o evil_a time_n out_o of_o the_o good_a and_o thy_o time_n and_o day_n be_v evil_a pr._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n give_v that_o name_n as_o quake_v to_o themselves_o and_o other_o do_v not_o give_v it_o they_o as_o a_o nickname_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 2._o answ_n the_o first_o that_o ever_o i_o do_v hear_v they_o call_v quaker_n and_o the_o name_n give_v to_o they_o of_o quaker_n be_v one_o gervase_n bennet_n in_o derby_n a_o persecutor_n call_v a_o justice_n of_o peace_n though_o many_o year_n before_o the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v witness_v yet_o i_o never_o hear_v they_o have_v that_o name_n of_o quaker_n give_v before_o that_o corrupt_a justice_n give_v it_o they_o and_o misname_v they_o so_o and_o in_o scorn_n call_v they_o so_o and_o thou_o be_v one_o of_o his_o scholar_n and_o quake_a and_o tremble_v we_o own_v though_o they_o in_o scorn_n call_v we_o so_o and_o the_o salvation_n wrought_v out_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a we_o witness_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o devil_n speak_v truth_n sometime_o etc._n etc._n page_n 2._o ans_fw-fr christ_n say_v he_o be_v a_o liar_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o when_o he_o speak_v a_o lie_n he_o speak_v of_o himself_o and_o have_v no_o truth_n in_o he_o and_o so_o he_o can_v speak_v truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o he_o and_o the_o great_a professor_n upon_o the_o earth_n be_v there_o of_o the_o devil_n that_o speak_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n but_o not_o as_o they_o be_v in_o it_o as_o so_o say_v christ_n to_o the_o jew_n they_o be_v of_o their_o father_n the_o devil_n they_o speak_v of_o themselves_o so_o they_o that_o speak_v the_o scripture_n not_o by_o the_o spirit_n as_o be_v by_o they_o that_o speak_v they_o forth_o they_o speak_v of_o themselves_o as_o the_o devil_n do_v that_o abode_n not_o in_o the_o truth_n but_o a_o liar_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o thus_o the_o truth_n comprehend_v it_o for_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o speak_v the_o truth_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o to_o be_v in_o it_o for_o he_o speak_v not_o of_o himself_o but_o the_o truth_n in_o he_o but_o the_o other_o all_o speak_v of_o themselves_o and_o there_o thou_o be_v and_o so_o do_v the_o devil_n and_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o he_o nor_o they_o and_o there_o with_o truth_n they_o be_v comprehend_v pr._n he_o charge_v we_o whether_o ever_o any_o give_v worse_a word_n to_o we_o than_o we_o do_v to_o other_o etc._n etc._n page_n 9_o a._n to_o speak_v truth_n be_v not_o to_o give_v bad_a word_n to_o tell_v a_o cain_n he_o be_v a_o cain_n or_o a_o esau_n or_o a_o ishmael_n to_o be_v a_o ishmael_n or_o a_o wolf_n he_o be_v a_o wolf_n and_o say_v the_o evil_a beast_n be_v the_o evil_a beast_n that_o be_v worse_o than_o the_o common_a beast_n and_o to_o say_v the_o greedy_a dog_n that_o can_v never_o have_v enough_o be_v worse_o than_o the_o common_a dog_n that_o be_v bite_n and_o tear_v and_o be_v worse_o than_o the_o common_a beast_n that_o feed_v in_o peace_n and_o eat_v their_o meat_n in_o peace_n now_o to_o speak_v such_o word_n and_o name_n as_o these_o be_v to_o they_o that_o be_v not_o so_o that_o be_v a_o give_v of_o bad_a name_n wrong_a name_n but_o the_o spirit_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n it_o give_v such_o name_n to_o such_o as_o be_v find_v in_o those_o step_n it_o let_v we_o see_v now_o and_o the_o whole_a nation_n may_v witness_v that_o friend_n may_v answer_v to_o his_o challenge_n and_o the_o gaol_n and_o the_o court_n do_v show_v the_o greediness_n of_o such_o and_o their_o persecution_n and_o their_o malice_n against_o the_o lamb_n and_o so_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o spirit_n do_v give_v they_o their_o proper_a name_n to_o property_n in_o their_o place_n among_o which_o name_n thou_o be_v find_v prin._n he_o say_v much_o of_o the_o scripture_n may_v be_v understand_v without_o the_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n page_n 12._o ans_fw-fr the_o scripture_n be_v give_v forth_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o they_o be_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o they_o be_v not_o know_v nor_o understand_v but_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n again_o for_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a understanding_n neither_o can_v they_o understand_v any_o of_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n which_o can_v be_v break_v but_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n within_o that_o give_v they_o forth_o which_o be_v of_o god_n of_o who_o they_o be_v learn_v pr._n he_o say_v christ_n be_v not_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o circumcision_n etc._n etc._n see_v page_n 14._o ans_fw-fr and_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o be_v circumcise_v with_o a_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n and_o the_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n they_o be_v circumcise_v with_o the_o spirit_n but_o who_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o this_o circumcision_n for_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o be_v the_o circumcision_n of_o christ_n coll._n 2.11_o and_o again_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o be_v the_o circumcision_n that_o worship_n god_n in_o spirit_n and_o have_v no_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n pr._n he_o say_v what_o man_n in_o his_o right_a wit_n will_v say_v a_o wilderness_n be_v a_o city_n etc._n etc._n page_n 14._o ans_fw-fr when_o the_o people_n have_v transgress_v the_o law_n of_o god_n they_o be_v err_v from_o his_o way_n they_o be_v become_v a_o wilderness_n and_o bear_v the_o fruit_n of_o bramble_n and_o briar_n and_o not_o see_v any_o way_n to_o get_v out_o till_o the_o lord_n mercy_n be_v manifest_a to_o they_o which_o be_v further_o than_o the_o law_n of_o justice_n and_o thou_o have_v not_o see_v thy_o wit_n end_v yet_o nor_o see_v the_o wilderness_n in_o thy_o heart_n fence_v though_o a_o city_n and_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n be_v call_v a_o wilderness_n in_o trangression_n though_o in_o city_n pr._n he_o say_v he_o can_v tell_v thing_n to_o come_v without_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o say_v the_o pharisee_n can_v tell_v by_o the_o sky_n what_o shall_v be_v the_o weather_n and_o the_o day_n shall_v bring_v forth_o and_o this_o without_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n page_n 15._o ans_fw-fr that_o which_o give_v to_o understand_v the_o creation_n and_o the_o alter_n and_o change_v of_o the_o creation_n either_o in_o weather_n or_o day_n it_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o spirit_n by_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v that_o know_v these_o thing_n in_o the_o truth_n who_o count_v the_o star_n and_o number_n they_o in_o their_o kind_n who_o set_v the_o sun_n to_o rule_v the_o day_n and_o the_o moon_n to_o rule_v the_o night_n now_o who_o understand_v these_o thing_n it_o be_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n who_o understand_v they_o aright_o and_o there_o may_v be_v a_o wilful_a reject_v and_o a_o have_v these_o thing_n in_o the_o form_n yet_o not_o a_o know_v these_o thing_n in_o truth_n and_o so_o christ_n call_v they_o hypocrite_n and_o a_o man_n may_v know_v thing_n by_o the_o spirit_n and_o go_v in_o the_o error_n from_o the_o spirit_n
before_o the_o apostle_n decease_n they_o see_v they_o that_o be_v false_a accuser_n and_o fierce_a despiser_n of_o they_o that_o be_v good_a they_o that_o have_v the_o form_n of_o godliness_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n that_o shall_v be_v lover_n of_o themselves_o and_o covetous_a and_o these_o be_v creep_v up_o before_o the_o apostle_n decease_n and_o since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o world_n have_v be_v after_o they_o that_o both_o covetous_a and_o heady_a and_o fierce_a despiser_n have_v rule_v they_o have_v be_v like_o janne_n and_o jambres_n who_o withstand_v moses_n when_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n be_v to_o come_v out_o of_o egypt_n and_o so_o do_v you_o that_o creep_v up_o since_o the_o apostle_n decease_n who_o be_v covetous_a and_o high-minded_a heady_a fierce_a despiser_n of_o they_o that_o be_v good_a have_v a_o form_n of_o godliness_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n thereof_o which_o be_v to_o be_v turn_v away_o from_o and_o so_o keep_v people_n in_o spiritual_a egypt_n and_o sodom_n be_v you_o not_o all_o covetous_a and_o lover_n of_o yourselves_o and_o do_v not_o you_o all_o deny_v the_o light_n that_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o so_o keep_v people_n under_o your_o teach_n all_o their_o life_n time_n lade_v with_o their_o sin_n &_o divers_a lust_n while_o they_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o body_n of_o it_o and_o tell_v they_o that_o there_o be_v no_o perfection_n here_o that_o ministry_n that_o toss_v people_n up_o and_o down_o with_o your_o slight_n and_o wile_n and_o windy_a doctrine_n and_o never_o able_a to_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n which_o truth_n be_v the_o light_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v not_o you_o fierce_a despiser_n of_o they_o that_o be_v good_a have_v not_o all_o the_o blood_n which_o have_v be_v shed_v since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n of_o the_o martyr_n and_o saint_n be_v by_o the_o stock_n that_o you_o be_v in_o who_o be_v the_o false_a spirit_n err_v from_o the_o true_a spirit_n that_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v in_o and_o go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n from_o they_o as_o you_o confess_v you_o have_v not_o the_o same_o infallible_a spirit_n as_o the_o prophet_n christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n have_v and_o eton_n the_o pastor_n say_v and_o the_o indian_n will_v not_o deny_v the_o light_n nor_o turk_n neither_o that_o convince_v they_o of_o sin_n for_o to_o the_o turk_n and_o indian_n be_v the_o covenant_n promise_v as_o well_o as_o to_o the_o jew_n for_o they_o be_v heathen_a and_o thus_o your_o ignorance_n appear_v of_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n and_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o with_o they_o you_o be_v judge_v pr._n priest_n coale_n say_v the_o light_n which_o he_o be_v justify_v by_o be_v a_o create_a light_n page_n 56._o answ_n the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n which_o the_o saint_n declare_v and_o christ_n never_o hold_v forth_o such_o a_o light_n as_o be_v create_v as_o justify_v they_o for_o the_o saint_n be_v justify_v by_o christ_n the_o light_n by_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v create_v light_o be_v not_o create_v that_o be_v the_o saint_n justification_n pr._n he_o say_v who_o be_v wash_v from_o their_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o make_v priest_n unto_o god_n and_o in_o this_o sense_n if_o they_o themselves_o do_v not_o once_o become_v priest_n they_o will_v become_v companion_n of_o devil_n for_o ever_o see_v page_n 56._o answ_n they_o that_o become_v priest_n to_o god_n and_o be_v wash_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v come_v out_o of_o the_o devil_n power_n and_o overcome_v he_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o own_v the_o light_n to_o be_v their_o justification_n which_o thou_o deny_v pr._n he_o tell_v we_o of_o paul_n mediate_a call_n and_o his_o extraordinary_a call_n of_o itself_o have_v not_o be_v sufficient_a answ_n the_o scripture_n tell_v we_o no_o such_o thing_n of_o paul_n mediate_a call_n and_o paul_n declare_v himself_o take_v paul_n own_o word_n not_o of_o man_n nor_o by_o man_n but_o by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o that_o be_v sufficient_a which_o call_v you_o be_v out_o of_o since_o his_o day_n by_o man_n be_v you_o call_v pr._n he_o say_v christ_n do_v not_o forbid_v not_o simple_o to_o be_v call_v of_o man_n master_n etc._n etc._n page_n 62._o ans_fw-fr it_o be_v christ_n command_n plain_o to_o his_o disciple_n be_v not_o you_o of_o man_n call_v master_n for_o you_o have_v one_o master_n even_o christ_n and_o thus_o thou_o stand_v against_o christ_n doctrine_n and_o command_n and_o so_o a_o transgressor_n and_o a_o antichrist_n pr._n he_o say_v christ_n humane_a nature_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr where_o do_v the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o humane_a the_o word_n humane_a where_o be_v it_o write_v tell_v we_o that_o we_o may_v search_v for_o it_o now_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n 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all_o the_o form_n and_o put_v the_o form_n for_o the_o gospel_n from_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o glorious_a god_n and_o his_o power_n do_v the_o power_n punish_v they_o which_o they_o disobey_v which_o power_n be_v the_o gospel_n and_o those_o be_v come_v up_o before_o the_o apostle_n decease_n which_o have_v lead_v into_o disobedience_n since_o the_o apostle_n decease_n but_o now_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n manifest_a that_o discover_v it_o pr._n he_o say_v christ_n leave_v we_o a_o example_n who_o be_v our_o example_n etc._n etc._n pag._n 32._o ans_fw-fr and_o yet_o you_o be_v offend_v at_o other_o who_o say_v he_o be_v their_o example_n and_o will_v have_v none_o to_o own_o his_o light_n so_o he_o be_v not_o your_o example_n that_o deny_v the_o light_n christ_n but_o he_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o light_n pr._n he_o say_v for_o a_o perfection_n in_o glory_n to_o be_v attain_v to_o on_o this_o side_n the_o grave_n i_o utter_o disow_v page_n 43._o ans_fw-fr where_o glory_n be_v in_o the_o least_o degree_n it_o be_v in_o perfection_n and_o who_o have_v not_o glory_n and_o do_v not_o attain_v to_o glory_n on_o this_o side_n the_o grave_n they_o be_v in_o a_o sad_a condition_n for_o the_o saint_n rejoice_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n and_o they_o witness_v the_o hope_n of_o glory_n within_o they_o while_o they_o be_v upon_o earth_n and_o of_o that_o hope_v they_o be_v to_o give_v a_o reason_n that_o be_v in_o they_o and_o they_o see_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o father_n and_o so_o come_v to_o be_v change_v from_o glory_n to_o glory_n till_o they_o be_v come_v into_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n see_v before_o his_o decease_n such_o as_o
themselves_o and_o that_o be_v the_o partial_a and_o the_o respect_n of_o person_n not_o the_o truth_n itself_o pr._n he_o say_v if_o we_o will_v but_o acknowledge_v their_o ministry_n and_o church_n according_a to_o christ_n he_o will_v write_v a_o recantation_n page_n 53._o ans_fw-fr your_o church_n and_o your_o ministry_n have_v make_v itself_o manifest_v not_o to_o be_v agree_v to_o the_o prophet_n christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n for_o you_o say_v you_o be_v not_o infallible_a and_o you_o say_v you_o have_v not_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n and_o you_o say_v you_o never_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n immediate_o from_o heaven_n which_o the_o prophet_n christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n do_v and_o how_o can_v you_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o spirit_n who_o be_v not_o in_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n but_o the_o false_a spirit_n go_v out_o into_o the_o world_n but_o such_o as_o be_v raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o only_o have_v the_o sheep_n clothing_n and_o so_o can_v gather_v to_o the_o church_n in_o god_n but_o make_v the_o nation_n like_o water_n and_o you_o must_v recant_v before_o ever_o you_o come_v into_o the_o ministry_n of_o god_n the_o prophet_n christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o and_o to_o their_o church_n and_o to_o own_o the_o light_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o one_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o wise_a man_n of_o the_o east_n come_v to_o christ_n by_o a_o star_n etc._n etc._n page_n 64._o ans_fw-fr you_o say_v the_o scripture_n bring_v to_o christ_n and_o the_o jew_n have_v the_o scripture_n and_o come_v not_o to_o he_o nor_o know_v he_o not_o who_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n that_o give_v they_o forth_o and_o so_o be_v you_o by_o your_o confession_n and_o so_o not_o come_v to_o he_o pr._n he_o say_v a_o man_n be_v not_o justify_v by_o that_o which_o be_v within_o he_o etc._n etc._n page_n 65._o ans_fw-fr we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v a_o mystery_n hold_v in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n that_o purify_v the_o heart_n and_o this_o be_v within_o and_o here_o again_o thou_o have_v show_v thy_o spirit_n to_o be_v that_o that_o go_v into_o the_o world_n which_o be_v reprobate_v concern_v the_o faith_n hold_v in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n without_o which_o man_n be_v not_o justify_v and_o so_o you_o be_v break_v into_o heap_n into_o sect_n and_o opinion_n who_o be_v out_o of_o this_o faith_n which_o be_v a_o mystery_n hold_v in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n by_o which_o people_n have_v access_n unto_o god_n through_o which_o faith_n they_o be_v justify_v which_o you_o be_v out_o of_o on_o heap_n in_o which_o be_v unity_n and_o give_v victory_n over_o sin_n which_o you_o plead_v for_o while_o you_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o as_o for_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o stuff_n in_o thy_o book_n it_o will_v be_v thy_o own_o garment_n and_o a_o heavy_a load_n and_o a_o burden_n thou_o will_v feel_v it_o who_o nakedness_n may_v have_v be_v cover_v by_o thy_o silence_n but_o thy_o spirit_n must_v be_v try_v i_o say_v the_o lord_n forgive_v thou_o for_o a_o heavy_a charge_n be_v come_v upon_o thou_o and_o you_o for_o in_o stead_n of_o seek_v the_o peace_n of_o all_o man_n you_o have_v make_v yourselves_o manifest_a to_o be_v neither_o minister_n nor_o father_n nor_o elder_n nor_o sober_a christian_n but_o wolf_n that_o tear_n and_o rent_n to_o piece_n indeed_o the_o ragged_a righteousness_n of_o man_n the_o world_n clothing_n which_o hang_v on_o your_o back_n you_o may_v have_v but_o the_o elect_n and_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o lamb_n clothing_n the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o saint_n you_o can_v touch_v but_o the_o lamb_n be_v in_o the_o fold_n lay_v down_o magnus_n byne_v his_o book_n call_v the_o scornful_a quaker_n answer_v his_o principle_n follow_v etc._n etc._n pr._n he_o say_v beware_v of_o false_a prophet_n that_o come_v to_o you_o in_o sheep_n clothing_n but_o inward_o be_v raven_a wolf_n believe_v not_o every_o spirit_n but_o try_v the_o 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spirit_n which_o the_o false_a prophet_n antichrist_n devil_n and_o deceiver_n be_v always_o out_o of_o and_o the_o mother_n of_o harlot_n and_o babylon_n though_o they_o may_v get_v the_o sheep_n clothing_n pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v filthy_a blasphemy_n to_o say_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o dwell_v in_o the_o son_n dwell_v in_o man_n and_o he_o must_v be_v infallible_a and_o he_o must_v be_v perfect_a and_o sinless_a and_o say_v let_v they_o alone_o to_o their_o father_n the_o devil_n etc._n etc._n see_v his_o epistle_n to_o the_o reader_n answ_n he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n be_v none_o of_o he_o and_o who_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n have_v that_o which_o be_v infallible_a and_o this_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n the_o devil_n be_v in_o and_o they_o that_o be_v not_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v not_o in_o the_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o the_o son_n though_o they_o have_v all_o the_o scripture_n be_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o 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the_o covenant_n of_o god_n now_o with_o the_o light_a the_o way_n to_o the_o father_n be_v see_v in_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v many_o way_n fight_v about_o their_o way_n and_o destroy_v one_o another_o about_o their_o way_n which_o christ_n the_o light_n the_o way_n to_o the_o father_n teach_v otherwise_o to_o love_v enemy_n and_o to_o do_v good_a to_o they_o and_o to_o overcome_v evil_a with_o good_a and_o heap_v coal_n of_o fire_n upon_o their_o head_n which_o way_n be_v but_o one_o which_o you_o be_v out_o of_o who_o deny_v the_o light_n in_o the_o many_o way_n and_o name_n horn_n and_o head_n and_o image_n which_o be_v the_o beast_n number_n who_o be_v raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n
which_o be_v now_o among_o the_o saint_n and_o that_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v yea_o in_o england_n among_o the_o saint_n and_o such_o as_o be_v more_o than_o conqueror_n they_o see_v the_o end_n of_o war_n and_o that_o which_o cause_v war_n he_o that_o be_v a_o conqueror_n may_v be_v in_o the_o war_n but_o he_o that_o be_v more_o than_o a_o conqueror_n he_o be_v in_o that_o which_o take_v away_o the_o occasion_n of_o war_n and_o be_v come_v to_o that_o which_o be_v before_o war_n be_v and_o he_o that_o have_v this_o hope_n which_o be_v christ_n he_o have_v that_o which_o purify_v himself_o even_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a and_o come_v to_o witness_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n that_o stand_v in_o joy_n peace_n and_o rigteousnesse_n and_o so_o be_v not_o always_o groan_v in_o the_o earth_n under_o the_o earthly_a tabernacle_n while_o he_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n but_o come_v to_o know_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n put_v off_o make_v free_a from_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o saint_n be_v not_o sinful_a neither_o do_v the_o saint_n ever_o allow_v nor_o approve_v of_o sin_n he_o that_o allow_v and_o approve_v of_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o sanctify_a state_n pr._n notwithstanding_o thy_o pass_v the_o first_o and_o second_o resurrection_n as_o thou_o say_v there_o remain_v a_o torment_n for_o thou_o at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o woe_n page_n 42._o answ_n they_o be_v bless_v that_o have_v part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n the_o second_o death_n have_v no_o power_n over_o they_o but_o be_v make_v free_a from_o wrath_n that_o be_v to_o come_v and_o be_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o be_v translate_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o be_v in_o unity_n with_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o father_n both_o and_o so_o thou_o utter_v forth_o lie_v pr._n he_o say_v to_o declare_v against_o such_o as_o be_v call_v of_o man_n master_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o his_o faith_n answ_n they_o have_v not_o faith_n that_o be_v call_v of_o 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day_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o be_v out_o of_o the_o allowance_n of_o christ_n his_o wage_n and_o maintenance_n the_o give_v free_o which_o show_v they_o have_v not_o receive_v of_o god_n but_o buy_v and_o sell_v yea_o and_o after_o great_a rate_n too_o and_o so_o be_v the_o merchant_n that_o john_n speak_v of_o in_o the_o revelation_n and_o this_o cumber_v the_o creation_n yea_o nation_n you_o bring_v not_o the_o glad_a tiding_n to_o they_o but_o burden_n they_o you_o be_v see_v and_o feel_v pr._n he_o say_v away_o with_o your_o bodily_a fleshly_a literal_a tremble_a and_o quiver_n see_v page_n 70._o answ_n habakkuk_n his_o lip_n quiver_v david_n flesh_n tremble_v daniel_n tremble_v paul_n tremble_v david_n bone_n quake_v and_o this_o man_n the_o lord_n regard_v that_o tremble_v at_o his_o word_n though_o cast_v out_o by_o thou_o and_o thy_o generation_n in_o this_o age_n as_o be_v in_o the_o day_n of_o isaiah_n so_o thou_o and_o thy_o generation_n who_o say_v away_o with_o 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can_v be_v infiniteness_n in_o itself_o pag._n 103._o ans_fw-fr be_v not_o the_o soul_n without_o beginning_n come_v from_o god_n return_v into_o god_n again_o who_o have_v it_o in_o his_o hand_n which_o hand_n go_v against_o he_o that_o do_v evil_a which_o throw_v down_o that_o which_o war_n against_o it_o and_o christ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o bishop_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o bring_v it_o up_o into_o god_n which_o come_v out_o from_o he_o have_v this_o a_o beginning_n or_o end_v and_o be_v not_o this_o infinite_a in_o itself_o and_o more_o than_o all_o the_o world_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o soul_n be_v a_o creature_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v a_o noble_a power_n and_o a_o essence_n and_o be_v the_o appetite_n fancy_n etc._n etc._n again_o he_o say_v he_o know_v that_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o can_v be_v divide_v into_o part_n and_o power_n as_o be_v one_o single_a entire_a essence_n page_n 107._o ans_fw-fr the_o soul_n be_v in_o the_o death_n in_o transgression_n so_o man_n spirit_n there_o be_v not_o sanctify_v and_o the_o soul_n be_v in_o death_n and_o fancy_n and_o the_o appetite_n and_o anger_n and_o pleasure_n etc._n etc._n which_o thou_o say_v be_v take_v for_o the_o soul_n usual_o and_o call_v the_o soul_n be_v they_o that_o war_n against_o it_o so_o thou_o divide_v the_o soul_n into_o part_n which_o be_v one_o and_o be_v ignorant_a of_o it_o and_o yet_o thou_o say_v it_o can_v be_v divide_v so_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o babylon_n and_o confusion_n so_o the_o live_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n sanctify_v that_o diligent_a harken_v be_v come_v to_o where_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n be_v stand_v in_o his_o voice_n hear_v his_o hand_n feel_v that_o the_o soul_n come_v up_o into_o that_o come_v from_o he_o from_o god_n that_o be_v living_n and_o immortal_a and_o give_v a_o creature_n its_o feeling_n and_o sencibleness_n through_o thing_n and_o so_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n come_v to_o be_v receive_v wherein_o the_o soul_n live_v the_o bishop_n of_o it_o which_o be_v immortal_a and_o then_o the_o new_a creature_n bear_v be_v know_v whereby_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n be_v sanctify_v whereby_o the_o god_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o all_o flesh_n be_v know_v now_o where_o the_o power_n and_o life_n guide_v up_o to_o god_n the_o father_n of_o life_n that_o work_v down_o and_o direct_v the_o mind_n up_o to_o god_n where_o the_o soul_n have_v the_o issue_n the_o immortal_a to_o the_o immortal_a whereby_o light_n spring_v in_o christ_n be_v know_v the_o soul_n praise_v god_n the_o saviour_n the_o low_a estate_n that_o god_n have_v regard_v and_o reach_v down_o to_o it_o now_o where_o the_o light_n be_v hate_v that_o of_o god_n within_o transgress_v that_o do_v pertain_v to_o the_o righteous_a law_n of_o god_n and_o answer_v it_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n be_v not_o sanctify_v and_o man_n understanding_n darken_v the_o high_a power_n be_v deny_v the_o soul_n come_v into_o death_n transgress_v of_o 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the_o second_o adam_n receive_v the_o light_n they_o receive_v their_o redemption_n and_o sanctification_n whereby_o their_o spirit_n body_n and_o soul_n be_v sanctify_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o bind_n of_o satan_n shall_v not_o be_v by_o a_o personal_a reign_n of_o christ_n in_o a_o body_n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n deny_v the_o light_n write_v in_o scripture_n and_o he_o say_v when_o you_o that_o pretend_v most_o love_n to_o christ_n within_o and_o light_v within_o you_o deny_v the_o lord_n that_o buy_v you_o and_o the_o high_a talk_n of_o a_o light_n within_o go_v out_o for_o ever_o into_o utter_a darkness_n ans_fw-fr the_o light_n within_o and_o christ_n within_o who_o own_v this_o and_o be_v come_v into_o it_o own_v the_o lord_n that_o buy_v they_o christ_n and_o no_o other_o and_o they_o that_o receive_v not_o this_o within_o be_v reprobate_n without_o he_o and_o deceive_v he_o yet_o talk_v of_o he_o as_o the_o devil_n false_a prophet_n and_o deceiver_n and_o they_o that_o go_v from_o the_o light_n within_o go_v into_o utter_a darkness_n and_o stumble_v and_o do_v not_o know_v whether_o they_o go_v and_o want_v the_o garment_n and_o the_o lamb_n clothing_n and_o so_o the_o light_n within_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o it_o have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o abide_v not_o in_o the_o darkness_n nor_o in_o the_o condemnation_n but_o have_v the_o light_n of_o life_n and_o the_o light_n within_o that_o shine_v in_o the_o heart_n give_v the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o who_o know_v satan_n bind_v and_o false_a prophet_n and_o antichrist_n and_o beast_n and_o mother_n of_o harlot_n take_v and_o cast_v into_o the_o fire_n and_o christ_n reign_v and_o know_v his_o bodily_a presence_n they_o know_v his_o flesh_n and_o be_v of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n and_o his_o spirit_n and_o mind_n and_o power_n who_o have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n give_v to_o he_o over_o 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so_o be_v harden_v from_o the_o spirit_n they_o be_v in_o which_o say_v christ_n be_v all_o in_o all_o which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o none_o see_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n in_o heaven_n but_o who_o be_v in_o the_o light_n that_o he_o have_v enlighten_v they_o withal_o yea_o the_o covenant_n of_o light_n to_o the_o gentile_n and_o heathen_n as_o well_o as_o jew_n and_o so_o god_n be_v not_o a_o respecter_n of_o person_n and_o all_o that_o be_v from_o this_o light_n be_v now_o make_v war_n against_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o saint_n and_o the_o accuser_n of_o the_o brethren_n be_v cast_v out_o and_o the_o light_n which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n which_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v christ_n pr._n they_o say_v it_o be_v a_o delusion_n for_o they_o that_o be_v in_o the_o light_n to_o see_v what_o man_n inward_a state_n be_v before_o god_n page_n 29._o ans_fw-fr have_v you_o give_v yourselves_o a_o name_n of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v there_o not_o a_o spirit_n of_o discern_v among_o you_o have_v you_o not_o manifest_v here_o that_o you_o be_v harlot_v from_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n the_o apostle_n be_v of_o and_o how_o can_v you_o minister_v or_o teach_v people_n if_o that_o you_o do_v not_o discern_v their_o state_n how_o they_o stand_v before_o god_n how_o can_v you_o commend_v yourselves_o to_o every_o man_n conscience_n in_o god_n sight_n how_o can_v you_o present_v the_o soul_n of_o man_n to_o god_n and_o see_v not_o their_o state_n how_o they_o be_v in_o his_o sight_n how_o come_v you_o to_o have_v fellowship_n in_o the_o spirit_n how_o can_v you_o or_o any_o minister_n to_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n that_o people_n be_v in_o and_o see_v where_o they_o be_v and_o do_v not_o know_v how_o they_o stand_v in_o god_n sight_n in_o this_o how_o have_v you_o show_v your_o ignorance_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o epistle_n write_v to_o the_o saint_n which_o speak_v to_o the_o 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not_o a_o humane_a soul_n earthly_a for_o you_o say_v that_o christ_n have_v a_o humane_a soul_n and_o be_v not_o humane_a earthly_a and_o have_v a_o humane_a body_n and_o be_v not_o a_o humane_a body_n a_o earthly_a body_n be_v not_o his_o body_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v not_o his_o body_n a_o glorify_a body_n be_v not_o the_o first_o man_n of_o the_o earth_n earthly_a and_o have_v a_o humane_a body_n the_o second_o man_n the_o lord_n from_o heaven_n and_o be_v not_o the_o soul_n immortal_a which_o come_v out_o from_o god_n which_o be_v immortal_a and_o go_v into_o god_n again_o and_o be_v not_o humane_a or_o earthly_a mortal_a and_o be_v there_o not_o three_o that_o bear_n record_n in_o heaven_n the_o father_n the_o word_n and_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v not_o they_o all_o one_o how_o then_o be_v they_o distinct_a and_o three_o that_o bear_v record_n in_o earth_n the_o spirit_n the_o water_n and_o the_o blood_n which_o agree_v in_o 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not_o direct_v a_o man_n into_o the_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n though_o it_o be_v the_o true_a light_n of_o christ_n page_n 35._o answ_n nothing_o can_v direct_v man_n into_o the_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n but_o the_o true_a light_n for_o the_o light_n be_v that_o which_o do_v let_v they_o see_v and_o be_v that_o which_o do_v make_v manifest_a which_o every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v enlighten_v withal_o which_o he_o hate_v it_o and_o not_o come_v to_o it_o because_o his_o deed_n be_v evil_a that_o will_v be_v his_o condemnation_n and_o that_o thou_o shall_v feel_v it_o heavy_a at_o the_o last_o though_o now_o thou_o may_v roar_v and_o rage_v for_o a_o time_n yet_o the_o bond_n be_v go_v over_o thou_o the_o chain_n be_v set_v and_o the_o sentence_n be_v give_v pr._n he_o say_v it_o be_v a_o error_n of_o such_o as_o leave_v water-baptism_n and_o break_v of_o bread_n page_n 38._o ans_fw-fr do_v not_o the_o apostle_n bring_v people_n off_o of_o 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teacher_n in_o this_o nation_n shall_v publish_v such_o odious_a lie_n and_o untruth_n to_o the_o nation_n and_o how_o the_o quaker_n have_v hang_v ribbon_n upon_o one_o another_o and_o give_v ribbon_n to_o one_o another_o as_o instance_n g._n f._n shall_v have_v from_o m_n f._n oh_o that_o ever_o modesty_n shall_v be_v so_o lose_v and_o shamefastness_n quite_o go_v which_o shall_v have_v be_v a_o garment_n to_o have_v cover_v impudence_n that_o ever_o man_n and_o teacher_n of_o people_n and_o professor_n shall_v make_v lie_v their_o refuge_n but_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n forgive_v you_o for_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v your_o own_o burden_n and_o a_o heavy_a burden_n be_v come_v upon_o you_o and_o come_v upon_o you_o all_o in_o the_o nation_n that_o trust_v in_o lie_n but_o what_o if_o you_o shall_v see_v every_o man_n with_o his_o hand_n on_o his_o thigh_n in_o pain_n to_o be_v deliver_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o prophet_n that_o shall_v presume_v to_o speak_v a_o word_n in_o my_o name_n and_o i_o have_v not_o command_v he_o to_o speak_v he_o shall_v die_v see_v page_n 26._o ans_fw-fr here_o thou_o have_v bring_v thyself_o and_o you_o all_o under_o thy_o own_o judgement_n and_o give_v sentence_n upon_o yourselves_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o teacher_n that_o say_v they_o never_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n immediate_o from_o heaven_n nor_o immediate_a inspiration_n nor_o revelation_n so_o you_o all_o want_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o be_v out_o of_o it_o that_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v in_o and_o with_o it_o all_o judge_v though_o you_o may_v run_v in_o pretence_n of_o his_o name_n with_o the_o form_n and_o say_v you_o never_o hear_v his_o voice_n but_o that_o prophet_n shall_v die_v thou_o say_v so_o thou_o have_v judge_v yourselves_o and_o there_o be_v all_o you_o teacher_n in_o the_o apostasy_n since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n pr._n and_o christ_n say_v many_o deceiver_n shall_v come_v in_o his_o name_n and_o deceive_v many_o and_o such_o as_o serve_v not_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n but_o their_o own_o belly_n and_o with_o good_a word_n and_o fair_a speech_n deceive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o simple_a see_v title_n page_n answ_n christ_n say_v in_o matth._n 24._o and_o in_o matth._n 7._o that_o false_a prophet_n shall_v come_v and_o antichrist_n which_o before_o the_o apostle_n decease_n they_o see_v they_o then_o come_v and_o such_o as_o serve_v not_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n but_o their_o own_o belly_n which_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o apostle_n which_o in_o the_o revelation_n john_n see_v the_o whole_a world_n go_v after_o they_o and_o
his_o apostle_n and_o his_o messenger_n and_o truth_n be_v a_o top_n of_o he_o and_o they_o all_o and_o with_o it_o be_v shut_v out_o pr._n he_o say_v honour_n be_v the_o express_v of_o the_o inward_a respect_n that_o we_o hear_v to_o person_n and_o many_o scripture_n he_o bring_v for_o bow_v and_o for_o master_n pag._n 23._o and_o so_o stumble_v at_o thou_o and_o thou_o ans_fw-fr which_o show_v he_o never_o learn_v his_o accidence_n or_o bible_n and_o be_v a_o transgressor_n of_o christ_n command_n who_o say_v be_v you_o not_o of_o man_n call_v master_n for_o you_o have_v one_o master_n even_o christ_n and_o you_o be_v all_o brethren_n and_o a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n which_o they_o that_o respect_v person_n commit_v sin_n and_o be_v convince_v of_o the_o law_n as_o transgressor_n and_o reprobate_a concern_v the_o faith_n which_o be_v hold_v without_o the_o respect_n of_o person_n and_o though_o they_o bow_v in_o the_o old_a time_n several_a that_o bow_v before_o the_o angel_n yet_o christ_n be_v come_v by_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v the_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o who_o power_n principality_n throne_n and_o dominion_n must_v be_v subject_a to_o who_o angel_n and_o throne_n must_v bow_v yea_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o every_o tongue_n confess_v he_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o every_o knee_n bow_n and_o there_o people_n come_v into_o the_o unity_n and_o there_o they_o hold_v the_o head_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n light_n teach_v to_o forsake_v the_o scripture_n and_o set_v up_o a_o spirit_n in_o man_n which_o will_v not_o be_v examine_v by_o scripture_n page_n 26._o answ_n this_o be_v he_o which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n speak_v it_o for_o the_o quaker_n have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n by_o which_o they_o know_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v free_o give_v of_o god_n and_o know_v the_o scripture_n give_v forth_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o with_o the_o same_o spirit_n the_o scripture_n be_v own_v again_o pr._n he_o say_v paul_n swear_v after_o christ_n and_o the_o angel_n swear_v page_n 27._o he_o say_v i_o wonder_v paul_n shall_v so_o forget_v himself_o and_o sin_n so_o fearful_o in_o swear_v etc._n etc._n so_o the_o quaker_n light_n that_o deny_v swear_v be_v of_o satan_n and_o not_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n page_n 28._o answ_n christ_n the_o light_n which_o satan_n be_v out_o of_o who_o be_v the_o oath_n of_o god_n end_v all_o oath_n swear_v by_o prophet_n or_o angel_n whatsoever_o and_o who_o swear_v be_v fall_v into_o the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o it_o be_v not_o where_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n swear_v but_o such_o as_o thou_o be_v matter_n not_o what_o thou_o speak_v so_o that_o spirit_n that_o preach_v for_o swear_v be_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n but_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o antichrist_n preach_v up_o that_o which_o christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n preach_v down_o and_o preach_v condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o do_v swear_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o light_n in_o the_o conscience_n that_o take_v they_o from_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v the_o light_n of_o satan_n answ_n the_o light_n christ_n in_o the_o conscience_n be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n and_o that_o which_o keep_v man_n from_o that_o which_o do_v end_v the_o law_n be_v not_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o true_a apostle_n but_o the_o false_a and_o the_o light_n which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o be_v the_o substance_n lead_v man_n off_o of_o all_o type_n and_o figure_n and_o sign_n who_o come_v to_o enjoy_v he_o enjoy_v the_o end_n who_o come_v off_o of_o all_o outward_a element_n as_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o such_o thing_n to_o the_o substance_n itself_o to_o look_v at_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o see_v for_o thing_n that_o be_v see_v be_v temporal_a but_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o see_v be_v eternal_a pr._n he_o speak_v of_o a_o new_a creature_n distinct_a from_o christ_n and_o say_v while_o we_o live_v sin_n live_v and_o say_v i_o deny_v that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n whereby_o a_o believer_n be_v justify_v do_v dwell_v in_o he_o page_z 36._o answ_n be_v not_o the_o new_a creature_n in_o christ_n he_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v a_o new_a creature_n and_o be_v not_o distinct_a from_o he_o and_o how_o have_v thou_o divide_v the_o word_n here_o and_o christ_n be_v justification_n sanctification_n and_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o if_o he_o be_v not_o within_o you_o you_o be_v reprobate_n and_o where_o christ_n be_v he_o be_v not_o without_o righteousness_n therefore_o they_o be_v not_o without_o righteousness_n and_o wisdom_n justification_n and_o sanctification_n if_o christ_n be_v within_o that_o be_v within_o for_o where_o he_o be_v that_o be_v not_o want_v and_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n and_o let_v not_o sin_n have_v dominion_n over_o your_o mortal_a body_n mind_n mortal_a body_n which_o sin_n be_v not_o to_o have_v dominion_n over_o and_o old_a thing_n pass_v away_o and_o all_o thing_n become_v new_a sin_n be_v a_o old_a thing_n from_o the_o old_a deceiver_n so_o while_o any_o sin_n be_v stand_v all_o thing_n be_v not_o make_v new_a and_o sin_n have_v its_o dominion_n pr._n he_o say_v he_o have_v not_o read_v where_o a_o believer_n dwell_v in_o christ_n righteousness_n page_n 37._o answ_n every_o believer_n that_o be_v true_a be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n and_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o christ_n dwell_v in_o righteousness_n and_o truth_n be_v that_o which_o sin_n and_o the_o devil_n be_v out_o of_o which_o blot_v out_o sin_n and_o transgression_n where_o the_o body_n of_o it_o come_v to_o be_v put_v off_o pr._n and_o the_o light_n which_o teach_v man_n to_o say_v they_o have_v no_o sin_n be_v of_o satan_n and_o 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the_o light_n that_o brag_v of_o a_o infallible_a spirit_n and_o can_v speak_v sense_n nor_o reason_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o satan_n page_n 46._o answ_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v in_o the_o apostle_n which_o lead_v they_o to_o speak_v to_o the_o world_n who_o be_v in_o their_o own_o wisdom_n knowledge_n and_o understanding_n it_o be_v foolishness_n always_o judge_v with_o that_o wisdom_n knowledge_n and_o understanding_n for_o they_o minister_v to_o the_o spirit_n in_o prison_n and_o christ_n the_o covenant_n of_o god_n which_o be_v promise_v to_o come_v and_o shall_v say_v to_o the_o prisoner_n show_v yourselves_o forth_o who_o be_v account_v as_o a_o mad_a man_n by_o the_o wise_a jew_n &_o the_o apostle_n and_o prophet_n likewise_o be_v as_o fool_n be_v not_o ever_o the_o saint_n judge_v by_o the_o world_n to_o be_v by_o the_o sense_n and_o reason_n but_o just_a like_o mad_a man_n and_o fool_n christ_n a_o mad_a man_n the_o prophet_n fool_n and_o the_o apostle_n 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all_z they_o that_o have_v not_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n can_v get_v out_o the_o corn_n they_o may_v beat_v the_o air_n they_o may_v get_v the_o sheep_n clothing_n upon_o their_o back_n and_o go_v out_o and_o beat_v the_o air_n and_o so_o when_o their_o gospel_n will_v not_o maintain_v they_o than_o they_o be_v fain_o to_o fly_v to_o the_o magistrate_n and_o to_o the_o hill_n that_o must_v be_v beat_v as_o chaff_n because_o they_o can_v live_v of_o the_o gospel_n they_o preach_v which_o do_v not_o open_a the_o heart_n of_o people_n do_v not_o get_v out_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n prin._n he_o say_v the_o quaker_n light_n condemn_v such_o as_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n approve_v and_o say_v tell_v we_o what_o it_o be_v to_o walk_v holy_o as_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n do_v etc._n etc._n page_n 49._o answ_n who_o walk_v holy_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o the_o holy_a man_n do_v walk_v in_o that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v infallible_a and_o none_o walk_v 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the_o scripture_n say_v he_o be_v in_o all_o and_o through_o all_o who_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o who_o be_v redeem_v be_v they_o not_o redeem_v into_o perfection_n into_o christ_n be_v not_o they_o redeem_v perfect_o be_v not_o they_o redeem_v out_o of_o imperfection_n and_o do_v not_o christ_n say_v he_o will_v dwell_v in_o the_o saint_n who_o be_v lord_n of_o all_o and_o be_v not_o all_o they_o in_o the_o wretched_a state_n that_o will_v not_o have_v he_o to_o reign_v over_o they_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n receive_v the_o gospel_n not_o by_o man_n nor_o be_v teach_v it_o but_o by_o the_o revelation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n but_o we_o own_v no_o such_o revelation_n as_o this_o page_z 51._o answ_n we_o do_v believe_v you_o who_o be_v apostatise_v and_o raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v only_o the_o sheep_n clothing_n and_o be_v the_o wolf_n abroad_o in_o the_o world_n which_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a you_o will_v deceive_v the_o very_a elect_a but_o the_o elect_a be_v keep_v in_o the_o arm_n of_o christ_n you_o can_v pluck_v one_o of_o they_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n his_o father_n and_o he_o be_v great_a than_o all_o and_o none_o know_v the_o gospel_n but_o who_o know_v immediate_a revelation_n for_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n and_o this_o be_v immediate_a and_o so_o all_o you_o since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v flee_v from_o the_o foundation_n christ_n jesus_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n in_o the_o apostasy_n with_o it_o you_o be_v all_o see_v and_o fathom_v over_o the_o world_n do_v the_o light_a reach_n answer_v with_o that_o of_o god_n in_o every_o one_o the_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o light_n come_v to_o fulfil_v scripture_n the_o apostle_n be_v judge_v deceiver_n who_o come_v to_o bring_v the_o people_n to_o the_o substance_n the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o so_o they_o be_v judge_v 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they_o and_o fall_v out_o about_o church_n and_o minister_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o infallible_a spirit_n do_v not_o guide_n isaac_n when_o he_o bless_v jacob_n for_o he_o miss_v the_o person_n page_n 53._o answ_n god_n with_o his_o eternal_a spirit_n do_v direct_v isaac_n what_o to_o do_v for_o that_o stand_v in_o his_o counsel_n though_o of_o that_o spirit_n thou_o have_v show_v thy_o ignorance_n and_o thy_o fallibility_n and_o thyself_o in_o who_o the_o devil_n be_v transform_v into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n which_o christ_n say_v shall_v come_v the_o false_a prophet_n and_o deceiver_n and_o false_a apostle_n which_o the_o apostle_n see_v be_v come_v
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answer_v all_o along_o thou_o have_v show_v thy_o ignorance_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v pour_v upon_o all_o flesh_n that_o be_v infallible_a for_o whosoever_o pray_v or_o have_v a_o humility_n or_o sing_v and_o not_o by_o the_o infallible_a spirit_n they_o sing_v not_o with_o the_o understanding_n nor_o pray_v not_o with_o the_o understanding_n and_o under_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n thou_o have_v bring_v thyself_o and_o all_o thy_o generation_n thomas_n collier_n his_o book_n call_v a_o dialogue_n between_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o a_o inquire_v christian_n in_o it_o his_o principle_n be_v as_o follow_v pr._n he_o say_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o absolute_a rule_n of_o saint_n that_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o faith_n page_n 7._o answ_n such_o as_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o faith_n before_o the_o write_a scripture_n be_v they_o have_v a_o rule_n and_o they_o know_v the_o seed_n and_o they_o know_v the_o promise_n and_o 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the_o record_n and_o he_o that_o have_v all_o the_o scripture_n and_o want_v the_o true_a record_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n he_o can_v know_v all_o thing_n pr._n and_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o new_a testament_n of_o the_o saint_n rule_v and_o the_o rule_n of_o judgement_n page_n 10._o answ_n the_o scripture_n give_v forth_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n people_n know_v not_o to_o what_o state_n they_o be_v speak_v but_o as_o they_o come_v into_o the_o spirit_n that_o give_v they_o forth_o and_o beside_o the_o epistle_n be_v write_v to_o the_o saint_n in_o several_a condition_n according_a to_o their_o growth_n and_o some_o of_o they_o grow_v high_a than_o other_o for_o some_o of_o they_o the_o daystar_n be_v not_o rise_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o some_o of_o they_o be_v child_n of_o the_o day_n so_o that_o still_o be_v the_o rule_n that_o lead_v they_o to_o give_v forth_o the_o epistle_n and_o reveal_v to_o they_o the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o to_o age_n and_o to_o generation_n and_o to_o nation_n and_o the_o condition_n the_o world_n be_v in_o and_o shall_v come_v upon_o it_o that_o be_v the_o rule_n and_o be_v the_o rule_n by_o which_o all_o these_o word_n be_v see_v again_o and_o there_o be_v the_o record_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o he_o that_o have_v find_v the_o true_a record_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n with_o that_o he_o shall_v know_v all_o the_o scripture_n and_o be_v come_v within_o the_o book_n where_o all_o thing_n be_v write_v and_o which_o write_v all_o thing_n forth_o the_o spirit_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v that_o word_n which_o make_v the_o devil_n to_o stand_v in_o awe_n and_o tremble_v the_o write_a word_n for_o after_o generation_n by_o which_o man_n soul_n be_v bring_v to_o christ_n pag._n 14_o 15._o again_o that_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n pag._n 16._o answ_n the_o pharisee_n have_v the_o scripture_n which_o christ_n say_v be_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o be_v swallow_v up_o in_o his_o power_n and_o they_o stand_v against_o christ_n the_o life_n the_o substance_n the_o devil_n come_v with_o scripture_n who_o be_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n to_o tempt_v christ_n the_o word_n but_o the_o word_n the_o substance_n of_o scripture_n hammer_v down_o the_o devil_n and_o pharisee_n that_o have_v get_v the_o scripture_n but_o be_v out_o of_o the_o life_n that_o give_v they_o forth_o and_o they_o have_v the_o sword_n that_o have_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v before_o the_o scripture_n be_v give_v forth_o and_o they_o be_v in_o that_o the_o devil_n be_v out_o of_o so_o if_o the_o devil_n and_o wicked_a man_n bring_v scripture_n they_o hammer_v they_o under_o and_o redeem_v the_o scripture_n out_o of_o their_o ungodly_a mouth_n and_o the_o write_a word_n bring_v no_o soul_n to_o christ_n the_o life_n but_o who_o come_v to_o the_o life_n that_o the_o write_v word_n speak_v of_o and_o so_o it_o testify_v of_o he_o the_o âiâe_n that_o bring_v they_o to_o christ_n that_o give_v it_o forth_o pr._n god_n be_v willing_a that_o all_o shall_v be_v save_v but_o he_o work_v not_o all_o into_o a_o save_a condition_n page_n 21._o he_o say_v it_o be_v true_a there_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o life_n in_o the_o scripture_n pag._n 22._o answ_n the_o spirit_n and_o life_n be_v not_o in_o the_o scripture_n but_o the_o spirit_n and_o life_n the_o scripture_n testify_v of_o and_o the_o light_n christ_n jesus_n the_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n with_o a_o save_a light_n and_o the_o light_n which_o every_o man_n have_v that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v save_v but_o many_o hate_v the_o light_n and_o not_o come_v to_o it_o which_o have_v enlighten_v they_o they_o neglect_v their_o salvation_n and_o slight_a their_o salvation_n and_o not_o believe_v in_o it_o they_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o come_v not_o to_o the_o light_n of_o life_n but_o they_o that_o 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he_o and_o crucify_v he_o a_o fresh_a pag._n 42._o if_o christ_n do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n if_o this_o be_v truth_n than_o christ_n die_v in_o vain_a and_o in_o vain_a have_v christ_n speak_v of_o himself_o say_v i_o be_o the_o way_n the_o truth_n the_o life_n the_o light_n etc._n etc._n pag._n 45._o answ_n such_o as_o do_v not_o believe_v that_o christ_n do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v such_o as_o mention_n his_o name_n and_o hater_n of_o the_o light_n that_o come_v from_o he_o these_o be_v in_o the_o juggle_a state_n deceiver_n of_o soul_n and_o people_n and_o none_o see_v christ_n the_o one_o offering_n but_o
which_o come_v from_o christ_n with_o it_o they_o shall_v see_v a_o saviour_n christ_n jesus_n from_o whence_o it_o come_v and_o the_o light_n shine_v from_o the_o east_n to_o the_o west_n and_o the_o come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o receive_v christ_n and_o so_o come_v to_o the_o rock_n and_o so_o people_n have_v be_v from_o the_o light_n which_o every_o man_n be_v enlighten_v withal_o that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n they_o have_v be_v all_o bring_v on_o heap_n but_o now_o they_o be_v come_v to_o the_o rock_n and_o thy_o word_n thomas_n collier_n shall_v be_v thy_o own_o burden_n and_o for_o they_o thou_o shall_v receive_v judgement_n and_o this_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n to_o thou_o and_o thy_o time_n be_v not_o yet_o past_a john_n billingsley_n who_o call_v himself_o mr._n of_o art_n minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o pastor_n of_o the_o church_n at_o chesterfield_n in_o his_o book_n call_v strong_a comfort_n for_o weak_a christian_n his_o principle_n follow_v etc._n etc._n pr._n he_o say_v he_o will_v have_v the_o mayor_n and_o alderman_n of_o chesterfield_n to_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v real_o affect_v to_o the_o cause_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o bless_a sabbath_n etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr in_o this_o thou_o have_v show_v thou_o be_v one_o that_o keep_v people_n in_o darkness_n and_o not_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o new_a covenant_n but_o of_o the_o law_n and_o in_o the_o sign_n and_o shadow_n for_o the_o sabbath_n the_o apostle_n do_v bring_v people_n off_o of_o they_o and_o they_o meet_v together_o on_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n and_o deny_v the_o jew_n sabbath_n and_o still_o it_o be_v your_o practice_n and_o yet_o thou_o cry_v up_o to_o show_v themselves_o for_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o bless_a sabbath_n what_o blind_a and_o dark_a stuff_n be_v this_o for_o never_o do_v pastor_n or_o minister_n of_o christ_n preach_v up_o such_o a_o doctrine_n as_o to_o stir_v up_o alderman_n and_o mayor_n and_o great_a man_n to_o show_v themselves_o zealous_a for_o the_o sabbath_n and_o thus_o thou_o have_v show_v thyself_o to_o be_v one_o of_o they_o the_o apostle_n be_v afraid_a of_o that_o observe_v the_o day_n which_o he_o bring_v the_o people_n off_o to_o the_o substance_n which_o they_o meet_v together_o on_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n which_o christ_n rise_v on_o and_o so_o be_v a_o cross_n to_o the_o jew_n who_o meet_v together_o on_o the_o seven_o day_n and_o circumcision_n be_v on_o the_o 8_o day_n on_o that_o day_n christ_n rise_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o scripture_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v unseparable_a which_o he_o call_v the_o word_n page_n 7._o and_o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v always_o in_o the_o scripture_n again_o he_o be_v in_o the_o gall_n of_o bitterness_n and_o bond_n of_o iniquity_n who_o call_v the_o spirit_n a_o dead_a letter_n page_n 9_o ans_fw-fr every_o one_o that_o have_v the_o scripture_n can_v say_v he_o have_v the_o spirit_n that_o give_v it_o forth_o for_o the_o devil_n may_v have_v scripture_n who_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o apostle_n which_o say_v the_o letter_n kill_v and_o be_v old_a be_v not_o in_o the_o gall_n of_o bitterness_n and_o bond_n of_o iniquity_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o they_o that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o end_v in_o christ_n the_o word_n who_o fulfil_v they_o pr._n he_o say_v prize_v the_o holy_a scripture_n through_o which_o be_v all_o our_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n communicate_v to_o we_o and_o i_o wonder_v what_o any_o soul_n have_v to_o show_v for_o eternal_a life_n but_o the_o scripture_n so_o i_o call_v it_o god_n warrant_v page_n 13._o and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thought_n prize_v the_o covenant_n of_o free_a grace_n and_o if_o you_o will_v have_v substantial_a comfort_n from_o the_o covenant_n do_v not_o lay_v hold_n of_o covenant_n comfort_n page_n 12._o answ_n thou_o can_v speak_v a_o word_n to_o the_o weary_a who_o be_v in_o the_o presumption_n thyself_o and_o to_o be_v bring_v down_o who_o be_v apply_v the_o promise_n to_o the_o wrong_a nature_n and_o many_o may_v have_v the_o scripture_n and_o many_o have_v the_o scripture_n and_o all_o ignorant_a of_o eternal_a life_n until_o they_o all_o come_v into_o the_o life_n as_o they_o be_v in_o that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o scripture_n communicate_v not_o the_o life_n but_o god_n of_o who_o they_o learn_v that_o give_v forth_o scripture_n it_o be_v it_o that_o testify_v of_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o soul_n comfort_n be_v christ_n which_o it_o speak_v of_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o apostle_n to_o the_o philippian_n speak_v of_o saint_n as_o citizen_n our_o trade_n be_v in_o heaven_n now_o citizen_n great_a trade_n be_v mercandize_n as_o ship_n go_v from_o london_n to_o india_n etc._n etc._n so_o thousand_o of_o soul_n go_v towards_o heaven_n worth_a nothing_o a_o poor_a empty_a creature_n see_v page_n 15._o answ_n the_o merchandise_n be_v in_o the_o earth_n in_o babylon_n and_o there_o thou_o and_o you_o be_v all_o the_o soul_n be_v worth_a more_o than_o all_o the_o world_n which_o go_v to_o heaven_n it_o go_v rich_o full_o of_o all_o attire_n and_o fruitfulness_n and_o not_o empty_a be_v not_o a_o empty_a creature_n that_o which_o god_n breathe_v into_o man_n the_o breath_n of_o life_n whereby_o it_o become_v a_o live_a soul_n and_o he_o have_v all_o soul_n in_o his_o hand_n and_o christ_n be_v the_o bishop_n of_o it_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o empty_a for_o the_o saint_n have_v the_o heavenly_a treasure_n in_o earthen_a vessel_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o sacrament_n and_o baptism_n be_v a_o most_o refresh_a cup_n for_o we_o walk_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n page_z 18._o i_o can_v say_v frequent_a mention_n be_v make_v of_o salvation_n by_o christ_n without_o mention_v any_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o we_o etc._n etc._n page_n 19_o answ_n sacrament_n and_o sprinkle_v infant_n call_v baptism_n who_o walk_v after_o they_o walk_v after_o sight_n not_o by_o faith_n for_o these_o thing_n be_v see_v and_o they_o follow_v their_o own_o tradition_n and_o not_o the_o scripture_n for_o they_o either_o sprinkle_v infant_n or_o sacrament_n and_o who_o walk_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o fight_v come_v off_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v see_v for_o thing_n that_o be_v see_v be_v temporal_a but_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o see_v be_v eternal_a say_v the_o apostle_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v shall_v be_v save_v &_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o shall_v be_v condemn_v this_o be_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o apostle_n they_o be_v condemn_v already_o and_o where_o the_o belief_n be_v there_o be_v faith_n and_o salvation_n see_v and_o know_v but_o where_o belief_n be_v not_o there_o be_v condemnation_n there_o salvation_n be_v not_o know_v and_o every_o one_o that_o be_v save_v believe_v pr._n i_o do_v not_o say_v that_o there_o be_v perfect_a victory_n against_o every_o corruption_n but_o that_o grace_n will_v be_v eat_v out_o and_o curb_v sin_n in_o the_o heart_n page_n 21._o and_o there_o be_v no_o peace_n nor_o comfort_n that_o be_v miantain_v without_o war_a and_o constant_a combat_v etc._n etc._n yea_o peace_n and_o war_n against_o sin_n be_v always_o inseparable_a companion_n page_n 22._o all_o true_a comfort_n have_v its_o foundation_n from_o the_o write_a word_n they_o be_v fancy_n and_o flash_n rather_o than_o comfort_v from_o pretend_a immediate_a revelation_n page_n 23._o answ_n none_o know_v true_a comfort_n but_o who_o come_v to_o the_o immediate_a revelation_n that_o be_v to_o the_o spirit_n that_o reveal_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n if_o man_n have_v all_o the_o scripture_n the_o write_a word_n and_o not_o the_o word_n in_o which_o they_o end_v they_o have_v not_o comfort_n neither_o can_v they_o do_v any_o thing_n without_o christ_n neither_o have_v the_o weary_a rest_n neither_o be_v the_o bishop_n of_o the_o soul_n know_v neither_o be_v the_o burden_n and_o the_o old_a yoke_n go_v off_o though_o they_o have_v all_o the_o scripture_n but_o as_o every_o one_o do_v come_v to_o the_o life_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n with_o which_o they_o see_v christ_n the_o end_n the_o substance_n of_o they_o he_o by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v make_v before_o it_o be_v make_v these_o have_v comfort_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o scripture_n be_v word_n not_o the_o word_n and_o such_o as_o be_v here_o come_v to_o know_v peace_n and_o the_o end_n of_o war_n and_o the_o occasion_n of_o war_n take_v away_o and_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v separate_v from_o the_o precious_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o just_a with_o it_o
of_o harlot_n and_o so_o they_o serve_v their_o belly_n when_o they_o go_v from_o the_o immediate_a teach_n into_o the_o strong_a delusion_n as_o since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n it_o have_v discover_v it_o how_o be_v people_n all_o on_o heap_n out_o of_o the_o life_n and_o spirit_n and_o power_n of_o god_n and_o so_o all_o that_o perish_v in_o the_o deceiveablenesse_n of_o unrighteousness_n they_o be_v from_o the_o light_n which_o christ_n do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n withal_o for_o none_o perish_v who_o be_v in_o the_o light_n and_o the_o saint_n witness_v they_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n and_o they_o that_o be_v rise_v seek_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v above_o and_o not_o the_o thing_n upon_o the_o earth_n and_o they_o that_o know_v the_o first_o resurrection_n and_o be_v in_o it_o be_v bless_v the_o second_o death_n have_v no_o power_n on_o they_o and_o they_o be_v a_o top_n of_o adam_n and_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n and_o such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o first_o adam_n drive_v from_o god_n and_o love_v to_o live_v in_o the_o fall_n look_v not_o after_o the_o first_o resurrection_n neither_o desire_n to_o come_v into_o it_o pr._n he_o say_v the_o glorious_a bring_v down_o of_o the_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n be_v yet_o to_o be_v wait_v for_o even_o by_o the_o disciple_n all_o the_o time_n of_o this_o mortality_n page_n 54._o all_o believer_n be_v personal_o from_o christ_n in_o their_o mortal_a body_n and_o none_o of_o the_o father_n see_v the_o day_n of_o christ_n as_o actual_o reveal_v accomplish_v in_o their_o time_n ans_fw-fr he_o that_o believe_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o overcome_v the_o world_n and_o abide_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o have_v the_o son_n and_o the_o father_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o life_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o mortal_a flesh_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n christ_n say_v be_v in_o the_o pharisee_n and_o the_o saint_n come_v to_o and_o possess_v the_o kingdom_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v within_o they_o be_v in_o righteousness_n in_o peace_n in_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o in_o power_n and_o they_o be_v change_v from_o glory_n to_o glory_n and_o they_o rejoice_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n and_o that_o be_v in_o the_o kingdom_n and_o this_o be_v while_o they_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o enoch_n and_o abraham_n see_v the_o day_n of_o christ_n and_o david_n see_v the_o betrayer_n and_o who_o foot_n shall_v be_v snare_v who_o eye_n shall_v be_v blind_v and_o who_o back_n shall_v bow_v down_o and_o he_o see_v judas_n that_o betray_v christ_n and_o isaiah_n see_v the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o how_o god_n lay_v the_o iniquity_n upon_o he_o and_o isaiah_n see_v his_o name_n and_o make_v his_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n and_o daniel_n say_v the_o messiah_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o but_o not_o for_o himself_o which_o the_o apostle_n witness_v fulfil_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n page_n 59_o answ_n many_o may_v have_v the_o form_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o gospel_n and_o the_o letter_n do_v not_o give_v life_n neither_o be_v it_o the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v distinct_a from_o every_o one_o of_o we_o and_o without_o we_o in_o our_o particular_a person_n page_n 61._o answ_n the_o apostle_n say_v christ_n be_v in_o they_o except_o they_o be_v reprobate_n and_o they_o be_v of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n and_o they_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n than_o it_o be_v within_o they_o and_o he_o be_v distinct_a from_o none_o but_o reprobate_n who_o hate_v the_o light_n pr._n nor_o be_v we_o to_o wait_v for_o a_o further_a revelation_n to_o we_o to_o be_v give_v forth_o than_o the_o scripture_n for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n come_v not_o first_o to_o the_o gentile_n immediate_o but_o to_o the_o apostle_n page_n 77._o answ_n the_o apostle_n that_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n it_o be_v immediate_a to_o whosoever_o they_o preach_v it_o for_o they_o have_v receive_v it_o immediate_o for_o the_o word_n itself_o be_v immediate_a for_o it_o be_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n to_o the_o death_n and_o of_o life_n to_o the_o life_n and_o none_o know_v the_o scripture_n but_o by_o the_o spirit_n that_o do_v reveal_v they_o so_o all_o that_o witness_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n witness_v the_o revelation_n and_o the_o reveal_n of_o the_o scripture_n to_o they_o by_o it_o and_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n lay_v up_o for_o they_o that_o love_n god_n which_o the_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v which_o the_o eye_n may_v see_v the_o scripture_n outward_o and_o none_o know_v the_o son_n of_o god_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o to_o who_o the_o son_n reveal_v he_o and_o so_o people_n may_v have_v the_o scripture_n 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this_o people_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n and_o that_o be_v antichrist_n which_o keep_v people_n from_o the_o light_n and_o the_o false_a apostle_n for_o that_o be_v the_o true_a christ_n and_o the_o true_a apostle_n that_o bid_v people_n believe_v in_o the_o light_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o light_n within_o and_o the_o true_a prophet_n and_o prophet_n say_v that_o he_o will_v give_v he_o a_o covenant_n to_o the_o gentle_n and_o this_o be_v the_o true_a light_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o all_o that_o deny_v this_o be_v antichrist_n and_o deceiver_n pr._n he_o say_v how_o beautiful_a be_v they_o that_o preach_v the_o gospel_n etc._n etc._n not_o by_o the_o light_n within_o and_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o man_n heart_n and_o mouth_n page_n 14._o and_o the_o sure_a word_n of_o prophecy_n speak_v of_o in_o peter_n be_v the_o scripture_n which_o people_n must_v 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who_o be_v justify_v it_o be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o without_o faith_n they_o can_v please_v he_o and_o who_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n be_v the_o believer_n in_o the_o light_n and_o so_o the_o justification_n and_o the_o faith_n do_v qualify_v from_o their_o old_a nature_n and_o mind_n pr._n he_o say_v they_o be_v not_o justify_v because_o they_o be_v new_o bear_v nor_o for_o their_o believe_v page_n 122._o and_o i_o can_v say_v i_o be_o crucify_v with_o christ_n and_o yet_o i_o have_v a_o corrupt_a rot_a heart_n and_o a_o old_a lie_a heart_n as_o before_o he_o say_v and_o christ_n live_v in_o he_o and_o there_o be_v a_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o the_o life_n that_o he_o now_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n page_n 124._o answ_n where_o christ_n be_v within_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a because_o of_o sin_n and_o where_o the_o say_v of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v live_v in_o it_o give_v 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degree_n of_o obedience_n and_o conformity_n to_o it_o in_o this_o life_n before_o death_n have_v drink_v antichrist_n cup._n page_n 144._o answ_n the_o saint_n after_o they_o witness_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n put_v off_o and_o make_v free_a from_o sin_n they_o glorify_a god_n in_o their_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n and_o so_o the_o body_n of_o fin_n be_v not_o the_o creature_n for_o that_o cause_v the_o creature_n to_o groan_v before_o it_o come_v into_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o cause_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n the_o clothing_n that_o come_v upon_o the_o creature_n the_o old_a man_n which_o come_v by_o transgression_n the_o first_o adam_n that_o lead_v out_o of_o transgression_n bring_v the_o creature_n into_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o so_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v a_o new_a creature_n and_o old_a thing_n pass_v away_o and_o the_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n a_o holy_a temple_n and_o the_o live_a soul_n be_v immortal_a 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they_o be_v not_o grievous_a and_o this_o be_v the_o seed_n that_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n that_o antichrist_n beast_n mother_n of_o harlot_n and_o false_a prophet_n make_v war_n against_o as_o you_o may_v read_v in_o the_o revelation_n but_o this_o seed_n be_v a_o burdensome_a stone_n unto_o yoâ_n all_o tâat_o keep_v the_o command_n of_o god_n that_o love_v god_n and_o they_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n and_o the_o natural_a body_n which_o be_v flesh_n blood_n and_o bone_n be_v not_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v never_o read_v so_o in_o the_o scripture_n that_o that_o be_v the_o body_n which_o be_v to_o be_v put_v off_o for_o the_o saint_n have_v body_n after_o they_o witness_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n put_v off_o and_o make_v free_a from_o sin_n pr._n he_o say_v that_o r._n f._n be_v against_o the_o doctrine_n of_o sin_n continue_v in_o the_o godly_a till_o death_n page_n 148._o answ_n that_o doctrine_n of_o sin_n be_v never_o preach_v up_o by_o the_o apostle_n that_o it_o shall_v continue_v in_o the_o godly_a till_o death_n i_o say_v it_o continue_v not_o in_o the_o godly_a for_o the_o godly_a be_v like_o god_n out_o of_o sin_n it_o continue_v in_o the_o ungodly_a that_o be_v not_o like_o god_n and_o he_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o precept_n and_o the_o statute_n and_o the_o ordinance_n and_o the_o commandment_n and_o be_v in_o the_o substance_n god_n righteteousnesse_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o letter_n be_v no_o dead_a letter_n and_o it_o have_v life_n in_o itself_o and_o if_o there_o be_v but_o this_o letter_n or_o ministry_n it_o be_v christ_n two-edged_a sword_n page_n 153._o 155._o it_o serve_v unto_o his_o design_n of_o search_a heart_n and_o the_o apostle_n will_v take_v people_n off_o from_o the_o conceit_n of_o perfect_a attainment_n pag._n 162._o and_o may_v not_o filthy_a heart_n transform_v themselves_o in_o the_o fancy_n of_o perfection_n as_o the_o devil_n into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n answ_n the_o devil_n transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n or_o into_o a_o similitude_n be_v like_a unto_o all_o the_o filthy_a heart_n who_o fancy_n perfection_n without_o they_o not_o within_o thâm_n and_o speak_v of_o christ_n without_o they_o not_o within_o they_o as_o the_o devil_n do_v but_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o preach_v christ_n the_o covenant_n of_o god_n and_o bring_v people_n off_o of_o that_o which_o make_v nothing_o perfect_a to_o that_o which_o be_v perfect_a and_o bid_v they_o be_v perfect_a and_o of_o one_o mind_n and_o he_o speak_v wisdom_n among_o they_o that_o be_v perfect_a so_o he_o do_v not_o bring_v the_o people_n from_o it_o but_o to_o it_o and_o the_o letter_n itself_o be_v dead_a as_o it_o be_v of_o paper_n and_o ink_n and_o all_o minister_n of_o letter_n and_o book_n write_v in_o paper_n and_o ink_n and_o speak_v from_o letter_n of_o paper_n and_o ink_n and_o have_v not_o receive_v from_o god_n what_o they_o preach_v be_v minister_n of_o the_o letter_n and_o they_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o death_n though_o they_o minister_v all_o the_o letter_n write_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o have_v only_o but_o the_o sheep_n clothing_n and_o beget_v not_o to_o god_n but_o only_o make_v proselyte_n as_o the_o minister_n do_v in_o old_a time_n as_o the_o jew_n do_v but_o they_o that_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n they_o have_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o the_o jew_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o letter_n have_v not_o nor_o they_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n though_o they_o have_v all_o the_o scripture_n give_v forth_o from_o it_o they_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n be_v out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a weapon_n and_o that_o which_o search_v the_o heart_n be_v that_o which_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n which_o lead_v all_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n to_o speak_v they_o forth_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n the_o searcher_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o spirit_n own_v all_o the_o word_n of_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n declare_v forth_o from_o the_o spirit_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v before_o the_o scripture_n be_v give_v forth_o pr._n he_o say_v man_n that_o be_v redeem_v from_o all_o earthly_a worship_n perfect_o justify_v before_o god_n sincere_a in_o their_o sanctification_n yet_o they_o be_v in_o concupiscence_n and_o blemish_n and_o conflict_n page_n 166._o and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v not_o abide_v in_o they_o that_o say_v they_o have_v no_o sin_n page_n 179._o answ_n who_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o all_o earthly_a worship_n and_o sanctify_a they_o be_v redeem_v from_o the_o blemish_n from_o the_o conflict_n from_o the_o concupiscence_n and_o by_o their_o redemption_n they_o come_v to_o witness_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n that_o stand_v in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n out_o of_o the_o conflict_n and_o who_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n they_o be_v in_o that_o which_o mortify_v sin_n and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n it_o make_v clean_o where_o it_o dwell_v they_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o make_v clean_o it_o come_v and_o find_v the_o sin_n and_o take_v it_o away_o and_o make_v clean_a and_o hammer_v it_o down_o cut_v it_o down_o burn_v it_o up_o reconcile_v to_o the_o father_n which_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n separate_v from_o pr._n he_o say_v sacramental_a water_n and_o sprinkle_v baptism_n and_o water_n etc._n etc._n show_v our_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n mystical_a p._n 176._o 178._o which_o consist_v of_o a_o sign_n of_o a_o thing_n signify_v answ_n sprinkle_v infant_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o your_o own_o make_n and_o sacramental_a water_n which_o the_o scripture_n do_v not_o hold_v forth_o but_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n presume_v above_o what_o it_o write_v and_o that_o sign_n a_o tradition_n do_v not_o bring_v into_o the_o body_n mystical_a but_o lead_v from_o it_o neither_o do_v any_o elementary_a thing_n but_o that_o which_o baptize_v into_o the_o body_n be_v the_o spirit_n whereby_o all_o come_v to_o be_v one_o and_o that_o baptize_v not_o into_o a_o elementary_a body_n but_o into_o a_o glorious_a body_n the_o spiritual_a body_n for_o there_o be_v lie_v sign_n come_v since_o the_o day_n of_o the_o apostle_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o apostle_n practice_n you_o can_v show_v nothing_o for_o your_o sprinkle_n with_o your_o sacramental_a water_n but_o the_o baptism_n that_o the_o scripture_n declare_v of_o and_o the_o spirit_n be_v own_v in_o its_o place_n pr._n he_o say_v bread_n and_o wine_n be_v spiritual_a institution_n and_o be_v not_o carnal_a in_o a_o sense_n as_o set_v in_o opposition_n to_o spiritual_a institution_n and_o that_o
be_v not_o mere_a carnal_a bread_n and_o wine_n after_o christ_n institution_n to_o be_v use_v nor_o a_o ordinary_a bread_n and_o wine_n and_o he_o say_v in_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v christ_n body_n and_o it_o be_v his_o blood_n page_n 188._o and_o this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o blood_n the_o word_n of_o a_o command_n do_v this_o page_n 191._o and_o christ_n feed_v not_o the_o soul_n with_o wheat_n bread_n and_o red_a wine_n etc._n etc._n answ_n by_o all_o this_o what_o differ_v you_o from_o the_o papist_n have_v not_o you_o lay_v their_o foundation_n and_o lay_v their_o ground_n bread_n and_o wine_n be_v but_o bread_n and_o wine_n a_o temporal_a thing_n a_o thing_n see_v and_o may_v turn_v to_o ash_n but_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n will_v not_o do_v so_o and_o the_o bread_n be_v not_o spiritual_a and_o the_o wine_n be_v not_o spiritual_a but_o be_v a_o thing_n see_v and_o visible_a and_o who_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n hunger_n no_o 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you_o that_o have_v raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n inward_o there_o be_v no_o talk_n among_o you_o to_o have_v the_o call_v as_o the_o apostle_n have_v and_o to_o be_v overseer_n as_o they_o be_v over_o your_o church_n that_o we_o do_v believe_v your_o fruit_n declare_v it_o but_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v witness_v which_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o which_o have_v discover_v you_o and_o your_o church_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o lord_n god_n for_o ever_o pr._n he_o say_v immediate_a teach_n in_o the_o least_o degree_n of_o god_n immediate_o be_v contrary_a to_o daniel_n 9_o and_o timothy_n and_o say_v i_o be_o yet_o to_o learn_v the_o promise_n of_o immediate_a teach_n of_o god_n pag._n 216._o and_o woman_n be_v exclude_v from_o this_o kind_n of_o pprophecy_n 218._o he_o say_v minister_n pastor_n teacher_n have_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n gift_n of_o pprophecy_n call_v out_o among_o brethren_n to_o office_n to_o oversee_v a_o flock_n as_o bishop_n of_o the_o lord_n institution_n 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way_n also_o pag._n 211._o and_o the_o quaker_n think_v it_o a_o lie_n against_o god_n to_o say_v the_o spirit_n be_v in_o the_o letter_n and_o scripture_n and_o be_v give_v by_o it_o and_o make_v a_o jangle_n about_o immediate_a teach_a page_n 222._o answ_n there_o be_v no_o one_o be_v furnish_v for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o god_n but_o who_o be_v in_o the_o immediate_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o minister_v to_o the_o spirit_n and_o there_o be_v no_o one_o make_v a_o minister_n of_o god_n by_o the_o mediate_a but_o by_o the_o immediate_a for_o who_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n to_o sing_v in_o the_o spirit_n or_o pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v immediate_a and_o all_o that_o be_v out_o of_o that_o be_v in_o the_o earthly_a sensual_a and_o devilish_a perish_v knowledge_n and_o that_o understanding_n must_v come_v to_o nought_o and_o wisdom_n must_v be_v confound_v and_o as_o for_o the_o word_n 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on_o a_o text_n and_o as_o for_o use_n point_n trial_n and_o motive_n you_o must_v go_v to_o titus_n 3.16_o answ_n christ_n who_o come_v to_o fulfil_v take_v the_o book_n and_o read_v and_o say_v it_o be_v fulfil_v he_o do_v not_o take_v a_o text_n as_o you_o do_v and_o lay_v half_a a_o year_n in_o it_o as_o some_o of_o you_o and_o have_v ten_o shilling_n a_o day_n for_o your_o pain_n or_o more_o or_o less_o but_o he_o say_v it_o be_v fulfil_v and_o that_o place_n in_o titus_n there_o be_v no_o word_n of_o motive_n nor_o point_n nor_o trial_n nor_o use_n as_o you_o pretend_v though_o he_o who_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n do_v study_v to_o divide_v the_o word_n aright_o in_o who_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o be_v perfect_a this_o be_v not_o like_o your_o divination_n of_o your_o brain_n for_o money_n which_o you_o sell_v weekly_a nor_o your_o take_v a_o text_n and_o lay_v half_o a_o year_n in_o it_o and_o thou_o have_v show_v yourselves_o to_o be_v the_o novice_n pr._n he_o say_v though_o the_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v find_v in_o we_o that_o be_v sanctify_v yet_o as_o to_o justification_n of_o a_o person_n paul_n will_v not_o be_v find_v in_o it_o for_o a_o world_n pâge_n 229._o answ_n the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n fulfil_v in_o we_o and_o be_v find_v in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v the_o thing_n the_o apostle_n strive_v after_o not_o in_o his_o own_o righteousness_n in_o that_o which_o end_v the_o law_n and_o that_o righteousness_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n be_v christ_n where_o sanctification_n be_v witness_v this_o be_v christ_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n and_o in_o this_o be_v the_o apostle_n find_v and_o stand_v for_o which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o world_n pr._n and_o honour_v all_o man_n and_o the_o five_o commandment_n he_o bring_v for_o bow_v the_o knee_n and_o he_o say_v put_v off_o the_o hat_n be_v but_o a_o token_n of_o respect_n page_n 234._o answ_n honour_n all_o man_n that_o be_v to_o have_v all_o man_n in_o esteem_n all_o man_n be_v have_v in_o esteem_n for_o christ_n have_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n that_o they_o may_v all_o through_o this_o light_n believe_v and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o be_v condemn_v and_o that_o will_v bring_v all_o man_n to_o seek_v the_o honour_n that_o come_v from_o above_o that_o love_n it_o but_o if_o they_o hate_v the_o light_n they_o seek_v the_o honour_n that_o be_v below_o that_o be_v of_o the_o first_o adam_n in_o the_o transgression_n and_o that_o be_v the_o hat_n but_o christ_n the_o light_n that_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n etc._n etc._n receive_v not_o honour_n of_o man_n and_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n which_o every_o man_n have_v etc._n etc._n will_v not_o receive_v the_o honour_n of_o man_n now_o he_o that_o receive_v the_o honour_n of_o man_n be_v of_o the_o first_o adam_n from_o the_o light_n in_o the_o 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yourselves_o into_o that_o transgression_n for_o christ_n say_v be_v not_o you_o of_o man_n call_v master_n for_o you_o have_v one_o master_n even_o christ_n and_o you_o be_v all_o brethren_n and_o exclude_v yourselves_o from_o among_o the_o brethren_n pr._n he_o say_v swear_v be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n pag._n 235._o and_o christ_n be_v far_o from_o overthrow_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n and_o it_o be_v the_o formal_a part_n of_o a_o oath_n when_o the_o apostle_n paul_n say_v god_n be_v his_o witness_n pag._n 238._o answ_n christ_n who_o say_v god_n be_v a_o spirit_n and_o will_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o truth_n say_v swear_v not_o at_o all_o who_o be_v the_o oath_n of_o god_n that_o end_v oath_n but_o say_v in_o all_o your_o communication_n let_v your_o yea_o be_fw-mi yea_o and_o nay_o nay_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o come_v of_o evil_a and_o the_o apostle_n be_v so_o far_o from_o swear_v who_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n abode_n as_o he_o say_v above_o all_o thing_n my_o brethren_n swear_v not_o at_o all_o not_o by_o heaven_n nor_o by_o the_o earth_n nor_o by_o any_o other_o oath_n neither_o do_v any_o of_o the_o apostle_n though_o man_n that_o be_v in_o strife_n swear_v and_o their_o oath_n end_v the_o strife_n among_o they_o and_o they_o swear_v by_o the_o great_a that_o be_v the_o true_a oath_n but_o christ_n in_o who_o be_v the_o peace_n the_o covenant_n of_o peace_n where_o soul_n come_v to_o be_v one_o and_o heart_n one_o who_o be_v the_o true_a brethren_n in_o he_o be_v in_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n the_o end_n of_o all_o oath_n for_o god_n when_o he_o can_v not_o find_v a_o great_a swear_v by_o himself_o that_o do_v not_o change_v concern_v of_o his_o covenant_n with_o man_n that_o do_v not_o change_n in_o which_o man_n come_v to_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o so_o man_n swear_v by_o the_o great_a who_o oath_n end_v their_o strife_n and_o controversy_n but_o god_n can_v not_o find_v a_o great_a swear_v by_o himself_o concern_v of_o his_o son_n the_o covenant_n of_o god_n which_o end_v the_o strife_n among_o man_n and_o between_o god_n and_o man_n and_o be_v the_o peace_n on_o earth_n and_o good_a will_n towards_o man_n now_o the_o swear_n of_o the_o angel_n the_o swear_n of_o the_o priest_n the_o swear_n of_o jacob_n and_o joseph_n and_o david_n and_o solomon_n christ_n be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o these_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n in_o which_o their_o faith_n stand_v and_o to_o which_o all_o the_o angel_n must_v bend_v and_o bow_v to_o he_o that_o say_v swear_v not_o at_o all_o
but_o your_o swear_v now_o be_v not_o like_a to_o the_o jew_n for_o they_o swear_v by_o the_o lord_n not_o swear_v by_o the_o book_n of_o the_o prophet_n writing_n neither_o do_v they_o swear_v by_o the_o table_n in_o which_o the_o law_n be_v write_v neither_o do_v the_o apostle_n nor_o the_o saint_n swear_v by_o the_o epistle_n nor_o christ_n word_n after_o they_o be_v wriâten_v and_o record_v now_o this_o be_v worse_a than_o the_o jew_n for_o they_o be_v to_o swear_v by_o the_o lord_n from_o who_o the_o law_n come_v they_o be_v to_o swear_v by_o the_o lord_n of_o who_o the_o prophet_n learned_a and_o not_o by_o the_o table_n nor_o by_o the_o prophet_n word_n now_o the_o heathen_a be_v to_o swear_v by_o moloch_n and_o to_o swear_v by_o baal_n and_o kiss_v baal_n and_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n to_o swear_v by_o the_o lord_n not_o to_o swear_v by_o any_o write_n or_o declaration_n of_o the_o prophet_n or_o moses_n neither_o do_v we_o read_v that_o the_o saint_n swear_v by_o the_o epistle_n or_o the_o revelation_n or_o matthew_n mark_n luke_n or_o john_n and_o kiss_v it_o for_o the_o true_a christian_n that_o witness_v christ_n the_o end_n of_o the_o prophet_n the_o end_n of_o moses_n a_o great_a than_o solomon_n he_o by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v make_v before_o it_o be_v make_v before_o abraham_n be_v which_o reign_v over_o the_o house_n of_o joseph_n and_o jacob_n to_o who_o the_o angel_n must_v bow_v say_v swear_v not_o at_o all_o this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n say_v god_n hear_v you_o he_o pr._n he_o say_v a_o believer_n have_v both_o the_o rise_n and_o furtherance_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o evidence_n from_o what_o be_v write_v and_o if_o the_o scripture_n be_v a_o dead_a letter_n and_o the_o word_n in_o the_o heart_n be_v one_o with_o the_o scripture_n then_o that_o in_o the_o heart_n be_v dead_a page_n 246._o let_v they_o tell_v the_o world_n how_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o declaration_n without_o contradiction_n and_o yet_o the_o word_n in_o the_o 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and_o a_o believer_n the_o author_n of_o his_o faith_n be_v christ_n and_o the_o giver_n of_o it_o and_o if_o he_o have_v all_o that_o be_v write_v and_o be_v not_o in_o the_o light_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o his_o faith_n he_o want_v the_o foundation_n of_o god_n that_o stand_v sure_a christ_n jesus_n that_o all_o the_o father_n and_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n rest_n in_o in_o the_o faith_n before_o any_o scripture_n be_v write_v in_o he_o stand_v their_o faith_n the_o foundation_n of_o god_n israel_n glory_n the_o light_n of_o the_o gentile_n this_o be_v that_o which_o fulfil_v all_o scripture_n and_o end_v the_o faith_n the_o salvation_n and_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n that_o come_v to_o fulfil_v the_o word_n those_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n they_o take_v in_o hand_n to_o set_v forth_o in_o order_n a_o declaration_n of_o the_o thing_n wrought_v among_o they_o which_o have_v a_o perfect_a understanding_n from_o the_o very_a first_o of_o what_o christ_n both_o say_a and_o do_v and_o so_o this_o declaration_n be_v give_v forth_o to_o be_v read_v believe_v fulfil_v and_o people_n to_o enjoy_v the_o thing_n it_o speak_v of_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n preach_v to_o jew_n and_o gentile_n the_o new_a covenant_n the_o one_o offering_n the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n he_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o priesthood_n that_o abraham_n see_v and_o david_n see_v and_o moses_n have_v the_o type_n of_o the_o prophet_n write_v of_o now_o who_o enjoy_v he_o that_o these_o all_o speak_v of_o see_v and_o preach_v they_o have_v the_o end_n the_o comfort_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o here_o be_v the_o declaration_n see_v and_o know_v and_o here_o be_v the_o substance_n possess_v and_o here_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o here_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o fulfil_v the_o word_n which_o word_n be_v before_o the_o word_n in_o which_o word_n the_o word_n end_n and_o be_v all_o sum_v up_o into_o pr._n for_o to_o say_v christ_n and_o faith_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o scripture_n he_o say_v i_o hope_v no_o humble_a saint_n will_v pin_v his_o faith_n upon_o this_o etc._n etc._n and_o they_o cry_v up_o thou_o and_o thou_o to_o a_o particular_a etc._n etc._n pag._n 247._o answ_n christ_n be_v before_o the_o scripture_n be_v write_v and_o christ_n be_v life_n not_o find_v in_o a_o dead_a letter_n nor_o faith_n and_o he_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o substance_n of_o they_o and_o many_o have_v the_o scripture_n and_o can_v not_o find_v faith_n in_o they_o nor_o christ_n nor_o life_n and_o christ_n tell_v the_o pharisee_n he_o be_v the_o life_n the_o scripture_n testify_v of_o he_o but_o they_o will_v not_o come_v to_o he_o that_o they_o may_v have_v life_n who_o be_v the_o end_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o scripture_n by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v make_v and_o as_o for_o the_o word_n thou_o and_o thou_o and_o you_o who_o be_v stumble_v at_o it_o show_v they_o have_v never_o learn_v their_o accidence_n or_o bible_n so_o short_a oâ_n the_o language_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o teach_v to_o speak_v sound_a word_n that_o can_v be_v condemn_v who_o be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o literal_a knowledge_n pr._n he_o say_v the_o scripture_n be_v breathe_v forth_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o we_o receive_v the_o spirit_n another_o way_n than_o they_o do_v as_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o scripture_n be_v give_v forth_o immediate_o but_o thus_o the_o scripture_n come_v not_o to_o we_o nor_o the_o understanding_n of_o they_o we_o have_v book_n and_o canon_n and_o print_v translation_n in_o the_o mother_n tongue_n page_n 248._o answ_n all_o your_o book_n and_o canon_n and_o if_o you_o have_v all_o the_o scripture_n print_v in_o all_o the_o language_n of_o the_o world_n and_o if_o you_o have_v not_o the_o same_o immediate_a inspiration_n that_o give_v they_o forth_o you_o understand_v not_o the_o scripture_n and_o we_o do_v believe_v you_o that_o you_o have_v not_o a_o immediate_a inspiration_n as_o they_o have_v nor_o do_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n as_o they_o do_v that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n who_o be_v raven_v from_o it_o but_o who_o ever_o know_v the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n it_o be_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n as_o give_v they_o forth_o with_o this_o and_o by_o this_o be_v the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n the_o excellent_a word_n know_v again_o to_o what_o state_n and_o condition_n they_o be_v speak_v pr._n he_o say_v the_o spirit_n be_v in_o the_o letter_n or_o the_o whole_a scripture_n page_n 254._o and_o they_o that_o write_v forth_o the_o scripture_n be_v imperfect_o holy_a but_o god_n word_n be_v holy_a to_o conclude_v the_o spirit_n be_v in_o the_o letter_n and_o give_v by_o it_o daily_a experience_n demonstrate_v it_o and_o they_o that_o own_v not_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o the_o letter_n have_v lose_v their_o faith_n of_o the_o spirit_n presence_n and_o run_v to_o other_o gospel_n and_o doctrine_n the_o spirit_n of_o error_n be_v in_o all_o man_n doctrine_n that_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n in_o they_o page_n 255._o answ_n the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n as_o they_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o be_v holy_a and_o we_o shall_v believe_v he_o before_o we_o believe_v any_o of_o you_o apostate_n teacher_n which_o say_v they_o be_v not_o holy_a and_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o they_o that_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n receive_v of_o god_n the_o father_n of_o spirit_n and_o dwell_v in_o god_n and_o they_o that_o be_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n within_o which_o give_v
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be_v bear_v of_o that_o which_o give_v forth_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v before_o the_o scripture_n be_v give_v forth_o which_o let_v they_o see_v the_o end_n of_o the_o word_n so_o come_v to_o dwell_v in_o god_n of_o who_o they_o learn_v that_o give_v forth_o scripture_n pr._n he_o say_v if_o set_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o every_o man_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o tell_v people_n they_o have_v a_o light_n of_o conscience_n within_o they_o and_o stir_v up_o that_o light_n which_o every_o man_n have_v that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n they_o delude_v poor_a people_n who_o never_o hear_v that_o light_n call_v scripture_n before_o page_n 257._o answ_n they_o that_o never_o hear_v the_o scripture_n outward_o the_o light_n that_o every_o man_n have_v that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v turn_v to_o it_o with_o that_o they_o will_v see_v christ_n with_o that_o they_o will_v know_v scripture_n with_o that_o they_o will_v be_v lead_v out_o of_o all_o 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believe_v and_o receive_v it_o they_o come_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n they_o come_v to_o know_v the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n that_o be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n the_o light_n which_o do_v enlighten_v every_o man_n etc._n etc._n and_o every_o man_n be_v in_o his_o first_o state_n in_o the_o transgression_n many_o be_v worse_o than_o beast_n and_o brutish_a and_o what_o they_o know_v they_o know_v natural_o as_o bruit_v beast_n and_o thou_o and_o all_o of_o you_o who_o be_v raven_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n inward_o what_o you_o have_v know_v it_o have_v be_v natural_a as_o bruit_v beast_n for_o you_o be_v go_v from_o the_o spirit_n that_o shall_v give_v you_o to_o know_v and_o understand_v and_o so_o that_o be_v no_o contradiction_n and_o we_o do_v believe_v thou_o who_o look_v for_o the_o light_n in_o the_o letter_n of_o scripture_n thou_o be_v brutish_a and_o say_v the_o light_n of_o scripture_n be_v high_a in_o the_o least_o degree_n 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need_n of_o immediate_a teach_n page_n 284._o he_o say_v new_a apostle_n and_o doctrine_n discover_v of_o a_o righteousness_n within_o they_o and_o that_o be_v their_o justification_n and_o this_o be_v as_o the_o ringleader_n of_o the_o jew_n among_o the_o galatian_n page_n 286._o and_o the_o salvation_n which_o be_v to_o be_v wrought_v out_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a be_v not_o the_o same_o as_o make_v moses_n and_o david_n habakkuk_n and_o paul_n tremble_v page_n 287._o answ_n the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v one_o which_o throw_v down_o paul_n shake_v habakkuk_n and_o moses_n and_o david_n whereby_o these_o all_o come_v to_o know_v christ_n which_o power_n who_o come_v into_o it_o and_o into_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o it_o which_o raise_v up_o the_o seed_n which_o be_v christ_n whereby_o the_o salvation_n be_v know_v and_o wrought_v out_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o when_o you_o all_o come_v to_o know_v this_o power_n that_o work_v out_o the_o salvation_n with_o fear_n 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cheat_v to_o tell_v people_n of_o god_n within_o and_o christ_n within_o and_o a_o word_n within_o and_o they_o be_v without_o which_o he_o call_v a_o mystery_n of_o mere_a confusion_n and_o emptiness_n page_n 27._o answ_n the_o degree_n and_o measure_n be_v in_o the_o saint_n which_o speak_v forth_o scripture_n and_o know_v the_o scripture_n but_o those_o that_o have_v the_o scripture_n and_o be_v from_o their_o degree_n and_o measure_n in_o themselves_o be_v without_o they_o and_o jesus_n christ_n be_v within_o except_o you_o be_v reprobate_n and_o where_o jesus_n christ_n be_v within_o the_o word_n be_v there_o and_o god_n be_v there_o and_o this_o be_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o godliness_n and_o where_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v set_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n be_v feel_v for_o the_o cross_n be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o the_o same_o christ_n as_o do_v ascend_v it_o be_v antichrist_n it_o be_v against_o he_o and_o false_a which_o now_o many_o 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be_v not_o distinct_a from_o he_o for_o they_o sit_v with_o he_o in_o heavenly_a place_n and_o he_o be_v in_o they_o and_o they_o in_o he_o and_o christ_n in_o you_o the_o mystery_n the_o hope_n of_o glory_n and_o he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n and_o so_o not_o distinct_a pr._n he_o say_v god_n be_v distinct_a in_o his_o be_v and_o blessedness_n from_o all_o creature_n and_o that_o god_n who_o be_v the_o creator_n be_v eternal_o distinct_a from_o all_o creature_n page_n 62._o answ_n god_n be_v a_o spirit_n and_o he_o dwell_v in_o his_o saint_n and_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n can_v contain_v he_o in_o he_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v who_o be_v in_o all_o and_o through_o all_o and_o over_o all_o god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n speak_v in_o the_o saint_n and_o he_o make_v his_o abode_n with_o they_o and_o the_o saint_n have_v fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n so_o not_o distinct_a so_o these_o 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through_o the_o power_n which_o be_v the_o gospel_n whereby_o fellowship_n and_o unity_n come_v with_o god_n and_o not_o distinct_a and_o his_o blessing_n and_o blessedness_n feel_v for_o they_o that_o have_v unity_n with_o god_n they_o have_v unity_n with_o his_o blessing_n and_o they_o that_o have_v fellowship_n with_o god_n know_v his_o blessedness_n pr._n he_o say_v if_o any_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n have_v a_o sufficient_a light_n within_o he_o to_o lead_v he_o unto_o salvation_n than_o there_o be_v no_o absolute_a need_n of_o a_o saviour_n and_o this_o be_v to_o offer_v violence_n to_o christ_n page_n 73._o 74._o ans_fw-fr every_o man_n have_v a_o light_n from_o christ_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o soul_n he_o by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v make_v before_o it_o be_v make_v which_o none_o see_v the_o saviour_n but_o with_o the_o light_n which_o come_v from_o he_o and_o none_o see_v the_o offering_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o offering_n but_o with_o the_o light_n 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