Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A Word B Word C Word D Occurrence Frequency Band MI MI Band Prominent
truth_n work_n world_n worship_n 183 4 6.4042 4 false
View all documents for the selected quad

Text snippets containing the quad

ID Title Author Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication) STC Words Pages
A43749 A testimony to the true Jesus and the faith of him wherein the way of the people called Quakers is in meekness and righteousness summed and weighed, first in a general examen of their spirit and chief principles, after in a particular review of the same as it is distinctly set forth in a book of theirs, called, Love to the Lost : wherein are many things useful for the discerning of spirits in this hour of darkness and temptation / by T. Higgenson. Higgenson, Thomas. 1656 (1656) Wing H1950; ESTC R31109 71,988 85

There are 6 snippets containing the selected quad. | View original text

their_o power_n oppose_v and_o persecute_v this_o be_v a_o ministry_n of_o darkness_n there_o be_v a_o ministry_n also_o that_o teach_v christ_n only_o as_o a_o allegory_n or_o figure_n of_o thing_n to_o be_v do_v in_o we_o the_o cross_n and_o blood_n without_o only_o type_v and_o signify_v the_o cross_n and_o blood_n and_o spirit_n within_o we_o moses_n john_n and_o christ_n with_o their_o several_a ministry_n be_v only_o as_o transient_a form_n figure_n and_o example_n of_o another_o and_o more_o spiritual_a ministry_n within_o that_o only_o make_v perfect_a this_o doctrine_n indeed_o have_v a_o glory_n with_o the_o natural_a man_n or_o he_o that_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o principle_n of_o law_n or_o heighten_a reason_n but_o have_v no_o glory_n with_o afflict_v one_o who_o be_v under_o working_n of_o wrath_n and_o spoil_v of_o all_o let_v the_o master_n of_o such_o doctrine_n with_o all_o their_o disciple_n know_v the_o law_n be_v a_o allegory_n or_o shadow_n of_o good_a thing_n in_o christ_n have_v nothing_o in_o itself_o but_o signify_v all_o in_o another_o and_o refer_v we_o over_o to_o he_o this_o be_v but_o the_o weakness_n and_o emptiness_n of_o the_o law_n it_o be_v but_o a_o allegory_n so_o they_o that_o preach_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n and_o redemption_n in_o he_o to_o be_v only_o a_o allegory_n of_o thing_n in_o we_o such_o set_v not_o forth_o christ_n in_o glory_n but_o weakness_n this_o be_v the_o emptiness_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v but_o a_o figure_n have_v do_v nothing_o for_o we_o in_o himself_o but_o only_o point_v we_o to_o another_o the_o spirit_n to_o work_v redemption_n in_o we_o this_o be_v a_o ministry_n of_o darkness_n but_o under_o a_o form_n of_o light_n which_o set_v forth_o christ_n in_o most_o light_a let_v it_o be_v judge_v he_o that_o say_v christ_n have_v already_o by_o himself_o do_v away_o the_o ministration_n of_o condemnation_n and_o death_n which_o be_v as_o a_o cloud_n of_o darkness_n spread_v over_o we_o as_o a_o thick_a vail_n before_o we_o that_o we_o can_v not_o come_v unto_o god_n and_o in_o the_o place_n thereof_o have_v bring_v forth_o a_o ministration_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n whereby_o a_o way_n be_v open_v into_o the_o holy_a into_o the_o light_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n that_o say_v sing_v oh_o heaven_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v do_v it_o shout_z you_o low_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n break_v forth_o into_o sing_v you_o mountain_n oh_o forest_n and_o every_o tree_n therein_o for_o the_o lord_n have_v redeem_v jacob_n and_o glorify_v himself_o in_o israel_n all_o thing_n that_o be_v against_o we_o be_v overcome_v on_o his_o cross_n and_o descend_v into_o his_o deep_a grave_n for_o ever_o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o you_o receive_v this_o saviour_n as_o have_v do_v all_o thing_n for_o you_o as_o work_v all_o thing_n in_o you_o or_o he_o that_o say_v christ_n come_v once_o into_o the_o world_n a_o teacher_n of_o perfection_n and_o a_o live_a example_n therein_o but_o be_v now_o come_v in_o we_o set_v up_o a_o law_n of_o condemnation_n and_o death_n wherein_o if_o we_o abide_v and_o bear_v the_o indignation_n of_o god_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n in_o his_o spirit_n and_o after_o his_o example_n through_o these_o suffering_n as_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o cross_n shall_v the_o atonement_n and_o redemption_n be_v make_v and_o perfect_v if_o we_o be_v perfect_a in_o obedience_n and_o that_o we_o be_v not_o to_o believe_v any_o such_o thing_n that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n without_o take_v away_o sin_n sin_n be_v not_o take_v away_o nor_o redemption_n make_v till_o the_o same_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o as_o in_o he_o this_o doctrine_n because_o point_v to_o the_o blood_n the_o cross_n the_o redeemer_n within_o may_v by_o shake_v and_o darken_a heart_n be_v call_v a_o doctrine_n of_o light_n but_o indeed_o it_o bring_v back_o the_o shadow_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o law_n again_o remembrance_n of_o sin_n suffer_v sacrifice_n wrath_n and_o so_o far_o from_o be_v a_o light_n that_o it_o shut_v up_o the_o light_n grace_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n that_o he_o can_v be_v see_v any_o other_o way_n than_o through_o a_o vail_n far_o thick_a than_o that_o of_o moses_n christ_n as_o appear_v above_o all_o mountain_n as_o head_n over_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n to_o his_o church_n so_o he_o be_v a_o light_n as_o by_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o glory_n he_o have_v vanquish_v that_o darkness_n and_o death_n bring_v in_o by_o sin_n so_o he_o be_v a_o light_n as_o he_o have_v in_o himself_o the_o second_o adam_n destroy_v all_o that_o which_o come_v in_o by_o the_o first_o adam_n so_o he_o be_v a_o light_n he_o that_o bring_v not_o this_o doctrine_n make_v christ_n no_o more_o a_o light_n but_o either_o a_o figure_n and_o example_n without_o or_o at_o the_o best_a a_o lawgiver_n a_o moses_n and_o a_o exact_a or_o within_o their_o purity_n and_o power_n examine_v what_o it_o be_v there_o be_v a_o purity_n that_o be_v so_o with_o man_n but_o not_o before_o god_n reason_n say_v man_n nature_n be_v defile_v by_o sin_n and_o must_v be_v wash_v by_o our_o obedience_n disobedience_n to_o god_n be_v the_o defilement_n and_o by_o obedience_n and_o mortification_n we_o return_v to_o purity_n but_o faith_n say_v purity_n before_o god_n be_v the_o conscience_n purge_v by_o the_o dead_a body_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o heart_n purify_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n believe_v the_o same_o who_o be_v most_o for_o spiritual_a purity_n they_o that_o believe_v sin_n already_o do_v away_o in_o he_o that_o come_v by_o blood_n water_n and_o spirit_n and_o by_o union_n with_o he_o be_v therein_o wash_v and_o make_v clean_o every_o whit_n or_o they_o who_o contend_v sin_n not_o yet_o do_v away_o take_v away_o our_o righteousness_n in_o the_o head_n so_o pure_a and_o perfect_a and_o affirm_v our_o righteousness_n to_o be_v but_o in_o part_n till_o perfection_n in_o obedience_n if_o bodily_a exercise_n or_o purify_n the_o flesh_n may_v be_v call_v purity_n divers_a monk_n and_o jesuit_n especial_o of_o old_a may_v claim_v a_o name_n herein_o who_o yet_o know_v little_a of_o purity_n by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n when_o alm_n bodily_a chastisement_n retirement_n into_o holy_a house_n and_o go_v on_o pilgrimage_n be_v believe_v as_o the_o way_n to_o be_v perfect_a no_o wonder_n if_o this_o religion_n abound_v so_o where_o this_o principle_n be_v receive_v in_o power_n that_o obedience_n to_o the_o light_n within_o and_o all_o the_o several_a act_n of_o that_o obedience_n till_o come_v unto_o perfection_n be_v the_o only_a redemption_n and_o way_n to_o be_v perfect_a to_o see_v zeal_n and_o exactness_n labour_n and_o suffering_n deny_v the_o pleasure_n fashion_n and_o custom_n of_o the_o world_n in_o such_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v wonder_v at_o to_o purify_v the_o earthly_a member_n by_o the_o spirit_n be_v good_a while_o the_o inward_a man_n abide_v as_o in_o a_o more_o excellent_a way_n purify_v in_o the_o head_n but_o 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 last_o as_o to_o their_o power_n the_o law_n be_v mighty_a to_o kill_v because_o of_o sin_n weak_a to_o save_v because_o of_o the_o flesh_n he_o that_o take_v out_o of_o our_o sight_n our_o righteousness_n as_o in_o heaven_n in_o the_o lord_n already_o prepare_v bring_v we_o back_o into_o weakness_n and_o bondage_n again_o and_o leave_v we_o without_o light_n or_o strength_n to_o withstand_v in_o the_o hour_n of_o temptation_n that_o may_v come_v either_o by_o spirit_n from_o without_o or_o our_o flesh_n from_o within_o that_o doctrine_n that_o declare_v our_o liberty_n victory_n &_o triumph_n to_o be_v already_o in_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o head_n that_o show_v we_o a_o life_n give_v unto_o we_o above_o all_o spiritual_a act_n exercise_n and_o comfort_v feel_v in_o ourselves_o a_o life_n liberty_n and_o perfection_n hide_v in_o christ_n this_o doctrine_n bring_v power_n and_o a_o spirit_n of_o power_n compleatness_n in_o the_o head_n without_o law_n or_o work_n be_v believe_v and_o learn_v give_v a_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n over_o all_o spirit_n and_o doctrine_n interest_n and_o kind_n of_o life_n and_o a_o strength_n of_o righteousness_n which_o preserve_v from_o the_o evil_n of_o all_o whilst_o this_o truth_n lie_v hide_v the_o church_n be_v in_o bondage_n unto_o the_o element_n of_o the_o world_n will-worship_n and_o monkish_a holiness_n have_v overspread_v all_o instability_n and_o unfaithfulness_n to_o this_o truth_n do_v at_o this_o day_n deliver_v up_o many_o unto_o principle_n and_o practice_n not_o according_a to_o christ_n thus_o where_o righteousness_n in_o the_o head_n
without_o work_n be_v deny_v there_o be_v neither_o light_n purity_n nor_o power_n though_o a_o show_n of_o all_o speech_n or_o word_n and_o outward_a appearance_n be_v one_o thing_n and_o power_n another_o with_o he_o that_o say_v i_o will_v know_v not_o the_o speech_n of_o they_o that_o be_v puff_v up_o but_o their_o power_n opposition_n and_o persecution_n that_o be_v raise_v against_o this_o people_n what_o to_o be_v think_v of_o it_o have_v give_v this_o general_a view_n of_o this_o people_n and_o their_o way_n i_o shall_v conclude_v with_o a_o word_n concern_v the_o opposition_n and_o persecution_n that_o be_v every_o where_o practise_v against_o they_o and_o my_o sense_n thereupon_o the_o opposition_n make_v against_o that_o or_o any_o way_n that_o pretend_v to_o be_v of_o god_n may_v be_v say_v to_o proceed_v either_o from_o ignorance_n or_o enmity_n or_o truth_n as_o to_o the_o first_o they_o that_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o light_n in_o themselves_o oppose_v the_o same_o and_o the_o very_a appearance_n of_o the_o same_o in_o other_o the_o religion_n and_o faith_n of_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o nation_n be_v no_o more_o but_o tradition_n of_o other_o or_o invention_n of_o their_o own_o reason_n the_o teach_n of_o god_n through_o the_o son_n and_o spirit_n be_v thing_n they_o know_v nothing_o of_o and_o therefore_o the_o more_o lively_a inward_a and_o spiritual_a manifestation_n of_o truth_n they_o oppose_v be_v in_o darkness_n themselves_o they_o know_v not_o the_o light_n nor_o the_o working_n of_o it_o in_o other_o and_o therefore_o think_v no_o man_n see_v more_o than_o themselves_o and_o so_o measure_v all_o thing_n by_o themselves_o by_o this_o sort_n of_o man_n be_v this_o way_n every_o where_o speak_v against_o because_o under_o show_n of_o light_n and_o spirit_n it_o testify_v against_o they_o as_o in_o darkness_n and_o the_o flesh_n as_o to_o this_o i_o testify_v against_o the_o nation_n as_o fighter_n against_o god_n while_o they_o ignorant_o oppose_v any_o spirit_n or_o way_n whether_o it_o be_v of_o god_n or_o do_v but_o appear_v to_o be_v o●…_n christ_n and_o the_o light_n of_o he_o be_v a_o offence_n to_o this_o world_n therefore_o be_v his_o way_n such_o a_o offence_n because_o have_v some_o resemblance_n of_o he_o though_o to_o i_o no_o more_o what_o be_v do_v against_o they_o though_o it_o be_v not_o do_v against_o he_o yet_o be_v do_v as_o against_o he_o and_o the_o nation_n sin_n be_v not_o the_o less_o other_o have_v have_v a_o taft_n of_o light_n and_o truth_n and_o begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n but_o be_v return_v back_o to_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v sit_v down_o at_o ease_n in_o their_o form_n and_o interest_n and_o have_v lose_v their_o simplicity_n savour_n and_o love_n to_o the_o interest_n of_o light_n and_o truth_n the_o gospel_n and_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n further_a measure_n and_o manifestation_n of_o christ_n and_o light_n and_o of_o obedience_n thereto_o be_v as_o much_o a_o offence_n to_o they_o as_o the_o least_o measure_n thereof_o be_v to_o the_o other_o stint_a form_n of_o word_n and_o worship_n be_v the_o interest_n of_o the_o bishop_n stint_a measure_n of_o light_n and_o profession_n be_v the_o interest_n of_o these_o those_o be_v at_o war_n with_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v beside_o their_o form_n because_o against_o their_o interest_n these_o be_v at_o war_n with_o what_o be_v beside_o their_o measure_n because_o against_o their_o interest_n while_o the_o tyranny_n of_o prince_n and_o idolatry_n of_o religion_n be_v heavy_a upon_o they_o that_o righteousness_n and_o light_n be_v sweet_a that_o redeem_v and_o lead_v they_o out_o liberty_n and_o pleasure_n in_o the_o flesh_n have_v since_o flatter_v they_o into_o the_o policy_n principle_n and_o custom_n of_o the_o world_n they_o take_v up_o the_o same_o weapon_n against_o increase_v of_o light_n and_o reformation_n in_o other_o which_o their_o oppressor_n take_v up_o against_o the_o beginning_n of_o it_o in_o themselves_o by_o this_o sort_n be_v this_o people_n and_o other_o oppose_v and_o persecure_v because_o pretend_v to_o high_a measure_n of_o light_n and_o righteousness_n than_o they_o can_v bear_v unto_o such_o i_o say_v it_o be_v a_o shame_n and_o sadness_n in_o such_o a_o day_n as_o this_o that_o for_o mere_a difference_n and_o offence_n about_o spiritual_a thing_n where_o no_o more_o occasion_n be_v give_v man_n shall_v be_v deliver_v up_o unto_o bond_n prison_n and_o unreasonable_a man_n let_v they_o live_v under_o you_o in_o peace_n who_o break_v not_o your_o peace_n let_v the_o true_a jesus_n and_o the_o true_a gospel-spirit_n shine_v forth_o more_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o way_n and_o there_o will_v not_o need_v the_o arm_n of_o flesh_n either_o against_o the_o whore_n or_o the_o beast_n spiritual_a or_o outward_a enemy_n truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o jesus_n be_v the_o only_a principle_n whereby_o to_o oppose_v error_n unto_o which_o truth_n i_o do_v here_o bear_v witness_n and_o have_v so_o far_o herein_o appear_v against_o this_o people_n as_o they_o have_v to_o i_o appear_v against_o the_o truth_n in_o christ_n dispute_n and_o strife_n among_o brethren_n divide_v in_o the_o letter_n where_o the_o spirit_n be_v one_o i_o avoid_v and_o forbear_v enmity_n and_o opposition_n against_o spiritual_a enlightening_n in_o other_o have_v be_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o in_o this_o nation_n if_o i_o have_v be_v leave_v to_o my_o own_o heart_n i_o shall_v have_v be_v as_o they_o but_o a_o search_n for_o more_o light_n and_o a_o readiness_n to_o receive_v it_o have_v be_v my_o frame_n have_v through_o grace_n learned_a that_o one_o beam_n of_o true_a gospel-light_n be_v more_o worth_a than_o the_o read_n of_o many_o book_n more_o mighty_a than_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n with_o all_o their_o policy_n force_n and_o greatness_n the_o difference_n between_o i_o and_o this_o people_n be_v as_o i_o judge_v no_o other_o but_o what_o be_v between_o they_o and_o christ_n not_o about_o word_n or_o posture_n or_o glit_v or_o operation_n but_o about_o the_o blood_n the_o atonement_n the_o person_n of_o jesus_n christ_n if_o after_o divers_a conference_n reading_n and_o hear_n their_o word_n and_o writing_n i_o can_v have_v find_v the_o difference_n no_o more_o than_o in_o gift_n and_o measure_n of_o light_n and_o knowledge_n if_o i_o can_v have_v find_v they_o hold_v the_o head_n the_o person_n of_o the_o mediator_n and_o compleatness_n in_o he_o by_o faith_n i_o shall_v have_v be_v silent_a and_o study_v unity_n with_o they_o god_n indeed_o be_v love_n but_o christ_n come_v forth_o as_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o this_o love_n in_o he_o be_v our_o victory_n liberty_n and_o song_n this_o truth_n sense_n feel_v not_o reason_n can_v reach_v law_n veil_v it_o flesh_n and_o blood_n resist_v it_o spiritual_a wickedness_n in_o all_o false_a religion_n fight_v against_o it_o if_o our_o faith_n and_o sight_n hereof_o be_v take_v from_o we_o we_o be_v deliver_v up_o to_o the_o power_n of_o some_o of_o these_o earthly_a dark_a and_o worldly_a principle_n as_o this_o truth_n be_v darken_v or_o deny_v by_o this_o people_n i_o have_v appear_v for_o it_o it_o have_v be_v my_o light_n herein_o by_o which_o i_o have_v write_v as_o it_o be_v open_v or_o shut_v upon_o my_o heart_n i_o do_v herein_o go_v or_o stand_v still_o if_o it_o have_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o have_v increase_v my_o light_n and_o faith_n herein_o i_o may_v have_v write_v with_o more_o evidence_n and_o power_n that_o little_a strength_n that_o have_v be_v lend_v i_o have_v not_o deny_v not_o know_v what_o use_v it_o may_v be_v of_o a_o account_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o this_o people_n in_o the_o several_a part_n and_o principle_n thereof_o be_v make_v public_a by_o a_o chief_a leader_n of_o that_o way_n j._n naylor_n in_o his_o book_n call_v love_n to_o the_o lose_a i_o shall_v gather_v up_o every_o principle_n by_o itself_o into_o a_o short_a and_o just_a sum_n and_o therewith_o the_o principle_n of_o truth_n according_a to_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n whereby_o we_o may_v come_v to_o a_o understanding_n both_o of_o their_o faith_n and_o the_o truth_n and_o to_o a_o right_a judgement_n of_o their_o agreement_n or_o difference_n therewith_o in_o do_v of_o which_o i_o trust_v the_o lord_n of_o light_n and_o truth_n shall_v so_o command_v i_o that_o i_o shall_v present_v this_o faith_n to_o other_o as_o their_o own_o writing_n present_v it_o to_o i_o and_o also_o set_v out_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n no_o otherwise_o then_o as_o it_o be_v in_o he_o concern_v the_o fall_n of_o man_n the_o sum_n of_o thing_n speak_v by_o he_o be_v that_o god_n own_o wisdom_n and_o power_n or_o spirit_n be_v place_v in_o man_n whereby_o
of_o the_o father_n glory_n have_v already_o by_o himself_o without_o we_o and_o before_o any_o good_a wrought_v in_o we_o finish_v transgression_n make_v a_o end_n of_o sin_n abolish_v condemnation_n and_o death_n and_o that_o not_o by_o spirit_n only_o but_o by_o spirit_n water_n and_o blood_n that_o though_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o law_n of_o reason_n and_o sense_n that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n sin_n condemnation_n and_o death_n be_v see_v and_o feel_v yet_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n and_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n they_o be_v vanquish_v and_o appear_v no_o more_o that_o a_o beleiver_n while_o enclose_v and_o shut_v up_o in_o a_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n fight_n and_o fear_n within_o and_o without_o as_o he_o be_v in_o flesh_n be_v at_o the_o same_o time_n raise_v up_o into_o the_o heavenly_a righteousness_n immortality_n and_o freedom_n above_o all_o sin_n or_o shadow_n of_o evil_n as_o he_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o head_n as_o redeem_v in_o spirit_n a_o christian_n be_v in_o heaven_n in_o rest_n in_o victory_n and_o perfection_n as_o not_o yet_o redeem_v in_o the_o body_n he_o be_v on_o earth_n in_o labour_n infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n these_o bless_a say_n whosoever_o hold_v fast_o in_o faith_n and_o love_n will_v be_v in_o he_o as_o a_o lamp_n lead_v he_o through_o the_o thick_a vail_n of_o legality_n the_o vain_a speculation_n of_o philosophy_n the_o mysterious_a depth_n of_o anti-christ_n and_o will_v be_v to_o he_o a_o light_n to_o discern_v the_o doctrine_n spirit_n ministry_n and_o church_n of_o christ_n from_o they_o that_o say_v they_o be_v so_o and_o seem_v to_o be_v so_o but_o be_v not_o but_o be_v of_o the_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n you_o be_v complete_a in_o he_o upon_o this_o truth_n have_v the_o church_n of_o christ_n be_v build_v as_o upon_o a_o rock_n high_a than_o all_o the_o flood_n and_o storm_n that_o have_v gather_v against_o she_o during_o the_o long_a night_n of_o anti-christian_n darkness_n as_o this_o truth_n shine_v forth_o literal_a and_o mystical_a idolatry_n in_o england_n france_n and_o germany_n as_o shadow_n of_o the_o night_n flee_v away_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n this_o truth_n die_v and_o decrease_v out_o of_o the_o church_n of_o galatia_n colosse_n etc._n etc._n prepare_v the_o way_n of_o the_o man_n of_o sin_n into_o they_o and_o to_o this_o day_n have_v exalt_v he_o over_o all_o nation_n when_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n as_o head_n shall_v more_o increase_v and_o the_o church_n grow_v up_o more_o into_o he_o who_o be_v head_n anti-christ_n in_o his_o high_a form_n his_o deep_a speech_n his_o fair_a show_n worship_v and_o wonder_v at_o by_o the_o unbeleive_v and_o unstable_a world_n of_o professor_n shall_v be_v reveal_v and_o consume_v three_z chief_a principle_n of_o this_o people_n call_v quaker_n examine_v and_o weigh_v concern_v this_o people_n pass_v by_o their_o language_n posture_n and_o all_o other_o respect_v as_o to_o person_n or_o circumstance_n the_o trial_n and_o knowledge_n of_o they_o or_o any_o other_o spirit_n may_v more_o certain_o be_v have_v from_o the_o substance_n and_o ground_n of_o their_o doctrine_n and_o faith_n the_o sum_n and_o scope_n whereof_o as_o to_o i_o it_o appear_v may_v be_v full_o and_o faithful_o gather_v up_o in_o these_o three_o follow_a principle_n 1._o that_o the_o light_n which_o enlighten_v every_o man_n accuse_v of_o sin_n be_v christ_n and_o god_n the_o pure_a and_o perfect_a the_o eternal_a and_o just_a one_o and_o so_o the_o redeemer_n and_o saviour_n and_o the_o all_o to_o be_v know_v and_o believe_v not_o as_o do_v other_o in_o word_n letter_n or_o person_n without_o but_o as_o within_o redeem_v reconcile_a and_o make_v atonement_n not_o without_o in_o another_o but_z within_z in_o ourselves_o out_o of_o which_o light_a man_n depart_v be_v lose_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o fall_n into_o which_o light_n return_v again_o he_o be_v restore_v and_o redeem_v as_o at_o the_o beginning_n 2._o that_o this_o light_n as_o condemn_v of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o restore_v out_o of_o it_o into_o righteousness_n and_o life_n this_o be_v the_o blood_n and_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n the_o resurrection_n and_o second_o come_v of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o that_o obedience_n without_o mixture_n unto_o this_o light_n work_v all_o our_o work_n in_o we_o this_o be_v our_o redemption_n justification_n mortification_n and_o sanctification_n so_o much_o obedience_n so_o much_o redeem_v thus_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n faith_n and_o obedience_n death_n resurrection_n redemption_n justification_n and_o sanctification_n be_v not_o thing_n distinct_a but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o within_o we_o 3._o that_o the_o way_n to_o come_v to_o all_o this_o and_o to_o christ_n and_o the_o father_n be_v the_o light_n in_o every_o man_n condemn_v of_o sin_n the_o sure_a word_n of_o pprophecy_n wherein_o we_o must_v wait_v within_o and_o not_o as_o other_o go_v out_o unto_o a_o christ_n without_o a_o letter_n without_o christ_n and_o the_o scripture_n only_o deliver_v their_o own_o experience_n and_o condition_n not_o as_o a_o rule_n or_o word_n of_o faith_n to_o other_o and_o give_v their_o testimony_n only_o to_o the_o light_n within_o &_o not_o to_o any_o person_n redemption_n or_o operation_n without_o also_o he_o and_o their_o ministration_n in_o work_n word_n or_o letter_n without_o be_v only_o the_o literal_a covenant_n that_o make_v nothing_o perfect_a this_o be_v the_o just_a description_n and_o my_o true_a understanding_n i_o can_v give_v of_o their_o faith_n and_o principle_n their_o other_o doctrine_n be_v but_o conclusion_n proceed_v from_o these_o three_o principle_n of_o truth_n be_v pervert_v and_o deny_v by_o these_o three_o principle_n of_o they_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o object_n of_o faith_n the_o scripture_n as_o the_o rule_n of_o faith_n and_o faith_n itself_o as_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v of_o each_o of_o these_o a_o word_n whereby_o both_o truth_n and_o error_n may_v appear_v jesus_n christ_n be_v in_o the_o begin_n with_o god_n the_o word_n the_o promise_n the_o life_n yet_o fore_o ordain_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o be_v manifest_a in_o flesh_n to_o put_v away_o sin_n therein_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o unto_o he_o that_o be_v christ_n as_o to_o come_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o two_o great_a witness_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n do_v testify_v and_o point_v as_o the_o true_a promise_n and_o sacrifice_n the_o law_n have_v a_o shadow_n of_o thing_n see_v afar_o of_o not_o then_o receive_v of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v not_o present_a and_o do_v of_o jesus_n the_o highpriest_n to_o minister_v in_o flesh_n and_o therein_o to_o offer_v himself_o the_o one_o the_o perfect_a the_o eternal_a sacrifice_n once_o and_o for_o ever_o no_o more_o to_o be_v offer_v from_o thenceforth_o in_o any_o age_n or_o generation_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n and_o be_v great_a than_o moses_n the_o prophet_n or_o john_n he_o gather_v up_o their_o several_a ministration_n and_o finish_v they_o in_o himself_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n in_o he_o as_o a_o sea_n of_o righteousness_n life_n and_o blessing_n abolish_n and_o overwhelm_v the_o sin_n condemnation_n and_o curse_n of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o less_o be_v overcome_v of_o the_o great_a and_o hereunto_o when_o he_o ascend_v on_o high_a he_o give_v gift_n unto_o man_n who_o he_o ordain_v as_o apostle_n and_o witness_n to_o the_o world_n that_o the_o purpose_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v give_v we_o in_o christ_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v which_o be_v shadow_v by_o the_o law_n and_o foretell_v by_o the_o prophet_n be_v now_o make_v manifest_a by_o the_o appear_a of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v abolish_v sin_n and_o death_n in_o his_o crucify_a body_n and_o have_v bring_v forth_o immortality_n and_o life_n in_o himself_o in_o spirit_n thus_o the_o mystery_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n lie_v hide_v in_o the_o divinity_n but_o come_v forth_o and_o be_v act_v in_o the_o humanity_n neither_o be_v the_o divinity_n without_o the_o humanity_n nor_o the_o humanity_n without_o the_o divinity_n but_o both_o one_o in_o christ_n thus_o the_o crucify_a and_o glorify_a person_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o express_a image_n of_o god_n the_o alone_a object_n of_o faith_n the_o way_n whereby_o god_n come_v down_o in_o salvation_n unto_o man_n and_o by_o which_o we_o ascend_v and_o have_v access_n unto_o god_n thus_o redemption_n and_o righteousness_n be_v glorious_o wrought_v without_o we_o in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n to_o point_n to_o any_o person_n or_o spirit_n within_o for_o the_o work_a redemption_n over_o again_o other_o than_o to_o he_o that_o descend_v and_o ascend_v
hide_v from_o such_o eye_n or_o principle_n of_o flesh_n that_o religion_n that_o say_v sin_n be_v not_o do_v away_o for_o we_o in_o the_o head_n because_o feel_v in_o part_n in_o our_o earthly_a member_n whatsoever_o honour_v it_o may_v take_v to_o itself_o as_o above_o other_o yet_o be_v but_o build_v upon_o the_o same_o principle_n with_o all_o the_o false_a religion_n of_o the_o world_n to_o wit_n sense_n reason_n and_o unbeleive_v conscience_n that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o law_n thus_o christ_n first_o come_v be_v to_o take_v away_o sin_n as_o christ_n first_o appear_v bear_v and_o take_v away_o sin_n so_o he_o shall_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n that_o be_v not_o as_o at_o first_o condemn_v bear_v and_o take_v away_o sin_n for_o th●s_v he_o do_v once_o when_o he_o offer_v up_o himself_o as_o he_o first_o come_v clothing_n himself_o upon_o with_o our_o sin_n so_o he_o shall_v come_v again_o clothing_n we_o upon_o with_o his_o everlasting_a righteousness_n once_o he_o come_v in_o grace_n take_v upon_o himself_o the_o sin_n the_o sentence_n that_o be_v upon_o we_o than_o he_o shall_v come_v in_o more_o grace_n as_o have_v take_v away_o sin_n both_o from_o off_o we_o and_o himself_o his_o first_o come_v unite_v he_o to_o our_o flesh_n and_o we_o unto_o he_o all_z his_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o he_o in_o one_o body_n on_o the_o cross_n his_o second_o come_n shall_v unite_v we_o together_o with_o he_o in_o one_o glory_n and_o spirit_n and_o shall_v gather_v all_o saint_n into_o one_o in_o himself_o as_o it_o be_v say_v the_o lord_n my_o god_n shall_v come_v and_o all_o his_o saint_n with_o thou_o we_o who_o believe_v be_v enter_v into_o rest_n we_o have_v redemption_n perfection_n and_o life_n already_o but_o hide_v in_o he_o we_o wait_v for_o the_o same_o at_o his_o second_o come_v not_o to_o be_v do_v over_o again_o but_o to_o be_v reveal_v in_o we_o those_o that_o shall_v trouble_v they_o who_o have_v believe_v in_o jesus_n by_o charge_v they_o of_o sin_n and_o call_v to_o a_o redemption_n as_o a_o thing_n yet_o to_o be_v do_v or_o that_o shall_v declare_v he_o come_v again_o to_o charge_n or_o accuse_v his_o people_n of_o sin_n to_o set_v up_o in_o they_o a_o cross_n of_o atonement_n and_o redemption_n from_o sin_n such_o do_v make_v void_a his_o first_o come_v in_o flesh_n which_o be_v to_o beat_v away_o sin_n such_o be_v not_o the_o angel_n that_o shall_v publish_v his_o second_o appearance_n which_o be_v without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n jesus_n christ_n in_o person_n as_o raise_v up_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n be_v the_o head_n of_o his_o church_n all_o that_o be_v christ_n whether_o those_o that_o be_v fall_v asleep_o or_o that_o yet_o remain_v alive_a be_v in_o a_o mystery_n raise_v up_o already_o in_o he_o as_o in_o union_n with_o their_o head_n they_o be_v so_o but_o they_o appear_v not_o so_o as_o all_o that_o be_v christ_n be_v raise_v up_o together_o with_o he_o when_o he_o be_v raise_v up_o so_o they_o shall_v all_o come_v together_o with_o he_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v again_o the_o dead_a out_o of_o the_o grave_n and_o the_o live_v change_v and_o all_o this_o by_o virtue_n of_o union_n the_o member_n with_o the_o head_n as_o christ_n be_v not_o head_n in_o spirit_n alone_o but_o as_o the_o whole_a person_n so_o his_o second_o appearance_n will_v not_o be_v in_o spirit_n alone_o but_o also_o in_o person_n and_o as_o we_o be_v his_o member_n not_o as_o to_o the_o spirit_n alone_o but_o also_o as_o to_o the_o body_n spiritual_a so_o our_o gather_v together_o unto_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o be_v in_o spirit_n only_o but_o also_o in_o the_o spiritual_a body_n thus_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o heavenly_a person_n and_o our_o meeting_n of_o he_o in_o our_o heavenly_a tabernacle_n or_o incorruptible_a state_n will_v be_v together_o the_o union_n of_o head_n and_o member_n and_o the_o evidence_n of_o scripture_n agree_v thereto_o persuade_v i_o so_o let_v this_o union_n be_v keep_v clear_a as_o to_o our_o understanding_n and_o entire_a from_o first_o to_o last_o so_o shall_v the_o dispute_v of_o many_o and_o the_o diversity_n of_o their_o faith_n about_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v clear_v and_o end_v and_o the_o profession_n of_o this_o people_n will_v appear_v to_o be_v not_o according_a to_o truth_n who_o some_o of_o they_o say_v to_o we_o the_o day_n be_v come_v and_o the_o shadow_n be_v flee_v away_o that_o day_n be_v as_o the_o lightning_n that_o shall_v shine_v from_o east_n to_o west_n that_o be_v not_o come_v to_o some_o first_o but_o to_o all_o that_o be_v christ_n together_o bring_v forth_o redemption_n not_o of_o the_o spirit_n alone_o but_o also_o of_o the_o body_n &_o bring_v forth_o our_o lord_n jesus_n not_o only_o in_o spirit_n but_o also_o in_o person_n and_o with_o he_o all_o that_o be_v he_o at_o come_v wherefore_o our_o union_n in_o christ_n the_o head_n and_o his_o union_n with_o we_o the_o member_n be_v truth_n of_o a_o distinct_a nature_n and_o consideration_n according_a to_o the_o first_o we_o be_v in_o he_o complete_a already_o according_a to_o the_o other_o we_o know_v he_o in_o part_n and_o grow_v up_o in_o measure_n to_o be_v in_o he_o complete_a be_v a_o state_n more_o inward_a mor_n hide_v see_v only_o to_o faith_n to_o have_v he_o in_o we_o increase_a and_o in_o part_n be_v a_o thing_n more_o in_o sight_n and_o see_v to_o sense_n and_o feeling_n learn_v and_o believe_v yourselves_o perfect_a in_o he_o and_o wait_v and_o groan_v for_o the_o manifestation_n thereof_o in_o your_o member_n let_v no_o man_n spoil_v you_o of_o your_o reward_n in_o the_o first_o if_o you_o will_v not_o fail_v and_o come_v short_a of_o the_o last_o live_v by_o faith_n always_o in_o he_o though_o the_o clear_a and_o comfortable_a sense_n of_o he_o live_v not_o always_o in_o you_o thus_o much_o of_o christ_n his_o first_o and_o second_o come_n anti-christ's_a last_n come_v what_o and_o how_o concern_v anti-christ_n in_o his_o last_o come_v it_o may_v be_v say_v a_o conjunction_n of_o carnal_a thing_n with_o spiritual_a law_n and_o reason_n with_o christ_n be_v the_o egg_n of_o anti_n christianisme_n wherein_o that_o kingdom_n begin_v and_o whereby_o it_o have_v be_v nourish_v and_o continue_v unto_o this_o day_n circumcision_n and_o philosophy_n under_o the_o pagan_a power_n ceremony_n and_o work_n under_o the_o papal_a subtle_a speculation_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o schoolman_n and_o fair_a show_n in_o the_o flesh_n in_o these_o our_o time_n all_o these_o in_o their_o several_a season_n have_v be_v couple_v and_o mingle_v with_o the_o thing_n of_o christ_n and_o stand_v where_o they_o shall_v not_o have_v make_v anti-christ_n appear_v as_o a_o mystery_n worship_v and_o wonder_v as_o the_o true_a christ_n in_o time_n of_o light_n or_o of_o the_o apostle_n and_o first_o church_n he_o come_v forth_o in_o a_o ministry_n of_o light_n and_o righteousness_n of_o work_n that_o he_o may_v dishonour_v and_o diminish_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n in_o after_o age_n as_o spiritual_a light_n and_o truth_n decrease_v and_o decline_v into_o more_o carnality_n and_o darkness_n he_o likewise_o take_v up_o and_o work_v by_o more_o carnal_a principle_n in_o late_a time_n as_o truth_n have_v begin_v to_o shine_v forth_o again_o he_o also_o have_v transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n again_o thus_o the_o way_n and_o method_n of_o antichrist_n in_o general_n have_v be_v by_o a_o similitude_n of_o truth_n to_o deface_v the_o truth_n or_o by_o lesser_a truth_n to_o oppose_v the_o great_a by_o principle_n of_o reason_n to_o oppose_v the_o thing_n of_o faith_n by_o the_o letter_n to_o oppose_v the_o spirit_n or_o by_o the_o spirit_n as_o work_v all_o in_o we_o to_o oppose_v christ_n as_o have_v wrought_v all_o for_o we_o in_o himself_o that_o anti-christ_n in_o his_o last_o come_n will_v observe_v the_o same_o method_n as_o before_o to_o wit_n a_o counterfeit_n of_o truth_n seem_v to_o be_v express_v by_o the_o lord_n himself_o in_o his_o speech_n to_o his_o disciple_n concern_v antichrist_n and_o his_o own_o last_o come_n math._n 24.5_o 26_o 27._o many_o shall_v come_v in_o my_o name_n say_v i_o be_o christ_n some_o shall_v say_v he_o be_v in_o the_o desert_n some_o in_o the_o secret_a chamber_n but_o my_o come_n shall_v be_v as_o lightning_n shine_v from_o east_n to_o west_n the_o last_o truth_n or_o truth_n last_o to_o be_v reveal_v before_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v such_o as_o relate_v to_o his_o come_n spiritual_a whisper_n and_o voice_n from_o christ_n to_o the_o virgin_n behold_v i_o come_v quick_o and_o a_o
of_o fear_n zeal_n and_o activity_n for_o god_n in_o the_o contemplation_n of_o he_o as_o a_o pure_a and_o holy_a god_n but_o it_o be_v a_o far_a other_o principle_n that_o be_v christ_n crucify_v for_o we_o and_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o that_o lead_v unto_o that_o spirit_n of_o peace_n power_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o behold_n of_o god_n as_o our_o father_n in_o he_o so_o than_o that_o spirit_n that_o show_v the_o commandment_n and_o lead_v to_o the_o service_n thereof_o to_o be_v redeem_v thereby_o be_v a_o spirit_n which_o all_o man_n may_v attain_v unto_o but_o that_o spirit_n that_o reveal_v the_o thing_n free_o give_v of_o god_n without_o law_n or_o service_n be_v that_o spirit_n that_o be_v not_o give_v unto_o all_o nor_o eye_n nor_o ear_n nor_o heart_n of_o man_n can_v see_v or_o find_v this_o out_o he_o only_o descend_v and_o blow_v where_o he_o lift_v neither_o be_v receive_v can_v he_o be_v retain_v any_o long_a than_o he_o please_v no_o more_o than_o we_o can_v restrain_v the_o breath_n in_o our_o nostril_n that_o spirit_n exercise_v the_o servant_n thereof_o with_o labour_n and_o hard_a bondage_n and_o then_o kill_v they_o as_o prefer_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o old_a before_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a and_o everlasting_a testament_n this_o make_v his_o child_n free_a and_o save_v for_o ever_o as_o rejoice_v in_o the_o head_n and_o have_v no_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n or_o the_o work_v do_v therein_o that_o the_o pattern_n of_o true_a worship_n be_v jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o oracle_n speak_v from_o heaven_n and_o the_o gospel_n as_o the_o preacher_n on_o earth_n the_o one_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n themselves_o the_o other_o but_o the_o copy_n that_o doctrine_n or_o spirit_n whatsoever_o it_o may_v seem_v that_o call_v you_o to_o the_o light_n in_o every_o man_n and_o to_o that_o alone_a as_o the_o only_a pattern_n of_o faith_n and_o worship_n do_v but_o build_v up_o a_o worship_n upon_o the_o same_o foundation_n with_o the_o worship_n of_o the_o world_n that_o be_v righteousness_n by_o the_o law_n and_o serve_v to_o no_o other_o end_n then_o to_o blot_v out_o the_o true_a atonement_n the_o blood_n and_o water_n that_o fountain_n of_o heal_v in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o very_a name_n and_o remembrance_n thereof_o to_o bring_v forth_o instead_o thereof_o another_o atonement_n to_o be_v make_v in_o our_o person_n which_o in_o true_a sense_n be_v no_o other_o but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n concern_v error_n heresy_n etc._n etc._n he_o say_v that_o the_o light_n within_o every_o man_n be_v that_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o judge_v all_o deceit_n but_o can_v be_v deceive_v by_o none_o that_o to_o divide_v or_o go_v out_o from_o this_o spirit_n or_o light_n be_v error_n and_o the_o mother_n of_o all_o false_a worship_n and_o religion_n it_o have_v be_v before_o prove_v that_o the_o light_n within_o all_o man_n be_v the_o candle_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o every_o natural_a man_n reveal_v the_o law_n and_o the_o offence_n against_o that_o law_n but_o the_o spirit_n that_o reveal_v the_o gift_n of_o grace_n by_o one_o man_n jesus_n christ_n the_o natural_a man_n neither_o know_v nor_o can_v receive_v there_o be_v three_o that_o bear_v record_n in_o heaven_n and_o they_o be_v one_o there_o be_v three_o that_o bear_v witness_n on_o earth_n and_o they_o agree_v in_o one_o god_n send_v forth_o his_o son_n in_o our_o flesh_n for_o a_o propitiation_n for_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o witness_n of_o the_o father_n as_o the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n christ_n come_v forth_o as_o the_o image_n and_o brightness_n of_o the_o father_n purge_v away_o our_o sin_n by_o himself_o and_o return_v to_o god_n this_o be_v the_o witness_n of_o the_o son_n as_o the_o fullness_n of_o grace_n and_o truth_n the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n come_v into_o our_o heart_n reveal_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n in_o we_o this_o be_v the_o witness_n of_o the_o spirit_n now_o among_o these_o witness_n there_o be_v such_o a_o unity_n that_o he_o that_o deny_v one_o deny_v all_o the_o witness_n be_v one_o and_o their_o testimony_n one_o yet_o each_o in_o their_o order_n the_o father_n speak_v and_o appear_v and_o bow_v himself_o to_o sinner_n but_o so_o as_o in_o the_o mediator_n the_o man_n christ_n the_o son_n redeem_v sinner_n but_o so_o as_o he_o do_v in_o his_o own_o body_n not_o in_o we_o the_o spirit_n come_v unto_o such_o but_o so_o as_o he_o lead_v they_o into_o the_o light_n and_o fullness_n of_o christ_n not_o the_o light_n in_o every_o man_n to_o divide_v from_o any_o of_o these_o or_o to_o set_v one_o against_o another_o be_v error_n jew_n and_o turk_n believe_v in_o god_n but_o not_o as_o in_o the_o son_n they_o divide_v from_o the_o son_n and_o so_o have_v not_o the_o father_n the_o literal_a and_o carnal_a professor_n after_o a_o sort_n believe_v in_o god_n as_o in_o the_o mediator_n but_o deny_v his_o spirit_n in_o their_o heart_n these_o divide_v from_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o have_v neither_o the_o son_n nor_o the_o father_n this_o people_n believe_v in_o god_n as_o by_o the_o light_n within_o man_n redeem_v from_o sin_n but_o not_o as_o in_o the_o man_n jesus_n have_v do_v it_o already_o and_o so_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 christ_n be_v the_o band_n of_o unity_n between_o god_n and_o man_n in_o he_o mercy_n and_o truth_n righteousness_n and_o peace_n do_v kiss_v each_o other_o in_o he_o god_n and_o sinner_n be_v meet_v together_o reconcile_v and_o at_o unity_n in_o he_o god_n come_v down_o to_o sinner_n by_o he_o we_o come_v unto_o god_n in_o he_o the_o bless_a divinity_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n that_o be_v the_o humane_a nature_n be_v in_o covenant_n in_o union_n the_o covenant_n the_o union_n be_v make_v by_o the_o cross_n by_o blood_n by_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o son_n witness_n take_v heed_n he_o that_o divide_v you_o from_o the_o son_n and_o this_o his_o witness_n set_v you_o at_o such_o a_o difference_n with_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n as_o no_o light_n nor_o spirit_n within_o you_o can_v atone_v or_o make_v up_o thus_o error_n be_v not_o to_o divide_v from_o the_o light_n within_o all_o man_n but_o from_o christ_n the_o head_n the_o fullness_n of_o all_o truth_n in_o who_o we_o only_o see_v and_o have_v the_o father_n and_o spirit_n and_o without_o who_o all_o religion_n be_v fleshly_a or_o mystical_a idolatry_n concern_v faith_n he_o say_v the_o measure_n or_o light_n of_o god_n in_o every_o man_n be_v god_n righteousness_n perfection_n that_o turn_v into_o this_o righteousness_n and_o adide_v therein_o be_v the_o receive_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n that_o by_o wait_v in_o the_o light_n within_o through_o faith_n and_o obedience_n thereto_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o and_o unrighteousness_n wrought_v out_o and_o so_o the_o creature_n be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n not_o a_o word_n of_o the_o faith_n in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n in_o he_o for_o we_o the_o scope_n of_o their_o doctrine_n herein_o and_o in_o all_o the_o height_n and_o depth_n of_o it_o seem_v plain_o this_o that_o a_o measure_n of_o the_o eternal_a divinity_n be_v in_o every_o man_n by_o turn_v whereinto_o out_o of_o all_o say_n write_n person_n operation_n scripture_n or_o christ_n without_o the_o same_o do_v through_o obedience_n thereto_o destroy_v and_o purge_v away_o sin_n out_o of_o we_o and_o so_o redeem_v and_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n the_o precious_a faith_n say_v that_o the_o eternal_a word_n manifest_v in_o flesh_n be_v the_o substantial_a fullness_n of_o the_o divine_a life_n and_o righteousness_n and_o have_v thereby_o vanquish_v in_o his_o flesh_n and_o bury_v in_o his_o grave_n our_o sin_n and_o death_n with_o all_o power_n visible_a or_o invisible_a that_o be_v against_o we_o this_o be_v he_o who_o be_v the_o pure_a perfect_a and_o acceptable_a righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o to_o look_v away_o from_o all_o the_o voice_n and_o condemnation_n of_o the_o law_n without_o or_o conscience_n within_o from_o all_o thing_n in_o our_o flesh_n and_o heart_n whither_o good_a or_o evil_n unto_o the_o person_n of_o jesus_n christ_n himself_o and_o to_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v our_o righteousness_n salvation_n and_o liberty_n as_o in_o the_o hide_a mystery_n of_o faith_n which_o to_o our_o sense_n or_o earthly_a member_n we_o be_v in_o infirmity_n buffet_n and_o bondage_n this_o be_v to_o receive_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n the_o faith_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v to_o sense_n and_o reason_n yet_o hide_v in_o
let_v he_o and_o they_o consider_v if_o it_o be_v not_o so_o and_o fear_n concern_v good_a work_n his_o account_n be_v that_o by_o obedience_n to_o the_o light_n which_o reprove_v of_o sin_n follow_v it_o out_o of_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o the_o creature_n come_v into_o the_o good_a work_n or_o obedience_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o be_v by_o christ_n redeem_v that_o by_o be_v diligent_a in_o this_o light_n wait_v and_o obedient_a therein_o the_o believer_n be_v lead_v into_o the_o obedience_n suffering_n tribulation_n and_o temptation_n of_o christ_n that_o all_o the_o work_n and_o measure_v perform_v by_o the_o creature_n in_o obedience_n to_o this_o light_n do_v all_o complete_a but_o this_o one_o work_n of_o the_o creature_n redemption_n where_o faith_n and_o unity_n with_o the_o head_n be_v lose_v no_o marvel_n if_o all_o the_o thought_n of_o that_o man_n run_v into_o confusion_n that_o the_o obedience_n or_o righteousness_n in_o christ_n for_o justification_n and_o good_a work_n in_o we_o be_v one_o thing_n his_o own_o word_n at_o large_a may_v manifest_v if_o this_o short_a account_n of_o they_o may_v not_o and_o thereupon_o what_o foundation_n they_o build_v i_o need_v say_v no_o more_o only_o for_o the_o weak_n sake_n i_o shall_v speak_v a_o word_n christ_n be_v in_o the_o begin_n with_o god_n that_o good_a word_n whereby_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v the_o same_o word_n in_o fullness_n of_o time_n become_v flesh_n in_o he_o that_o be_v the_o holy_a and_o just_a one_o who_o in_o his_o own_o person_n eternal_o vanquish_v all_o the_o evil_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o the_o utmost_a fulfil_v the_o holy_a and_o perfect_a work_n of_o god_n for_o a_o everlasting_a and_o only_a righteousness_n upon_o all_o that_o believe_v of_o the_o greatness_n whereof_o may_v i_o speak_v it_o be_v high_a than_o the_o heaven_n deep_o than_o the_o sea_n and_o the_o utmost_a bound_n and_o end_n thereof_o can_v no_o more_o be_v know_v then_o can_v the_o height_n and_o depth_n of_o he_o be_v know_v that_o be_v the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n and_o this_o be_v the_o one_o obedience_n one_o righteousness_n one_o good_a work_n in_o one_o person_n one_o in_o spirit_n one_o in_o operation_n never_o to_o be_v renew_v more_o in_o any_o other_o the_o same_o be_v not_o of_o a_o private_a nature_n nor_o for_o a_o private_a spirit_n but_o one_o for_o all_o he_o that_o have_v make_v of_o one_o blood_n all_o nation_n of_o man_n have_v by_o one_o blood_n create_v anew_o out_o of_o all_o nation_n a_o people_n for_o himself_o and_o if_o the_o natural_a heaven_n over_o we_o be_v spread_v forth_o at_o once_o in_o length_n and_o breadth_n large_a enough_o to_o comprehend_v preserve_v and_o nourish_v all_o nation_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v that_o one_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v one_o with_o himself_o be_v as_o spiritual_a heaven_n large_a enough_o to_o take_v in_o to_o cover_v and_o preserve_v the_o second_o creation_n without_o any_o other_o to_o be_v add_v thereto_o how_o low_a and_o narrow_a yea_o how_o unbelieving_a and_o unworthy_a be_v their_o thought_n and_o esteem_n of_o the_o person_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n that_o think_v otherwise_o i_o leave_v to_o be_v weigh_v through_o faith_n i_o come_v to_o read_v this_o most_o good_a and_o glorious_a work_n of_o god_n and_o therein_o to_o understand_v how_o that_o this_o world_n and_o my_o old_a man_n or_o flesh_n with_o all_o the_o evil_n of_o both_o by_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o bless_a divinity_n in_o his_o body_n be_v abolish_v in_o himself_o through_o death_n whilst_o yet_o darkness_n pollution_n and_o fight_n and_o thereby_o heaviness_n for_o a_o season_n be_v feel_v in_o my_o flesh_n wherein_o i_o also_o reckon_v myself_o to_o be_v as_o true_o crucify_v and_o bury_v with_o he_o through_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o godhead_n in_o the_o man_n jesus_n for_o i_o as_o if_o the_o same_o have_v be_v do_v in_o i_o and_o this_o be_v the_o mystery_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o praise_n thereof_o be_v great_a but_o not_o before_o man_n who_o esteem_v of_o nothing_o but_o of_o what_o appear_v or_o be_v see_v feel_v or_o handle_v and_o hence_o i_o think_v it_o necessary_a to_o give_v this_o warning_n that_o all_o approach_n unto_o or_o converse_v with_o the_o majesty_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n by_o any_o redemption_n or_o operation_n of_o whatsoever_o spirit_n or_o light_v within_o and_o all_o mystery_n of_o light_n and_o perfection_n so_o repute_v whatsoever_o where_o that_o bless_a and_o eternal_a redemption_n in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o be_v exclude_v i_o say_v through_o faith_n that_o all_o such_o be_v no_o other_o but_o some_o of_o the_o bright_a spark_n of_o satan_n fire_n kindle_v on_o purpose_n to_o lead_v the_o creature_n to_o god_n by_o such_o a_o door_n as_o wherein_o he_o will_v be_v unto_o it_o a_o consume_a fire_n can_v two_o walk_v together_o except_o they_o be_v agree_v that_o man_n know_v neither_o what_o god_n be_v nor_o himself_o that_o think_v to_o attain_v or_o to_o have_v attain_v the_o glorious_a presence_n of_o god_n by_o spirit_n within_o he_o who_o be_v not_o first_o reconcile_v through_o the_o propitiation_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n if_o any_o man_n ask_v as_o they_o often_o do_v how_o can_v redemption_n be_v where_o it_o be_v not_o witness_v where_o conscience_n charge_v of_o sin_n my_o answer_n be_v who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o my_o charge_n it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v my_o witness_n be_v the_o spirit_n water_n and_o blood_n the_o spirit_n of_o revelation_n shine_v in_o my_o heart_n and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o death_n and_o redemption_n in_o part_n manifest_a in_o my_o body_n whilst_o heart_n and_o flesh_n that_o be_v reason_n and_o sense_n and_o law_n witness_v against_o i_o yet_o christ_n and_o grace_n be_v great_a than_o all_o let_v he_o alone_o speak_v let_v these_o be_v silent_a but_o if_o they_o ask_v to_o believe_v redemption_n whilst_o sin_n in_o i_o be_v not_o this_o the_o unreasonable_a hope_n no_o the_o father_n lay_v our_o sin_n upon_o christ_n to_o take_v they_o away_o whilst_o we_o be_v yet_o enemy_n that_o he_o may_v commend_v his_o great_a love_n to_o we_o this_o be_v reasonable_a with_o god_n the_o son_n rend_v our_o sin_n from_o off_o he_o in_o his_o own_o body_n on_o the_o tree_n because_o he_o can_v not_o be_v hold_v of_o they_o this_o be_v reasonable_a with_o christ_n the_o spirit_n bear_v witness_v that_o all_o thing_n be_v finish_v sin_n death_n and_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n unto_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v on_o he_o that_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a this_o witness_n be_v reasonable_a through_o faith_n i_o receive_v christ_n into_o myself_o and_o be_o receive_v into_o he_o and_o through_o this_o oneness_n be_o make_v righteousness_n life_n and_o light_n in_o the_o lord_n whilst_o yet_o i_o be_o in_o many_o darkness_n and_o death_n as_o to_o sense_n and_o feeling_n and_o this_o be_v reason_n as_o in_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n and_o according_a to_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n that_o doctrine_n or_o spirit_n how_o mysterious_a soever_o in_o word_n or_o sh●w_n that_o teach_v redemption_n to_o be_v by_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n within_o we_o and_o not_o by_o that_o alone_a operation_n of_o god_n in_o the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n be_v indeed_o the_o excellency_n and_o height_n of_o man_n reason_n and_o thought_n but_o a_o fearful_a contradiction_n to_o that_o high_a reason_n or_o rather_o that_o bless_a mystery_n of_o grace_n that_o appear_v in_o christ_n whereas_o he_o say_v that_o all_o the_o work_n and_o measure_v perform_v by_o the_o creature_n in_o obedience_n to_o the_o light_n within_o do_v all_o complete_a the_o one_o work_n of_o the_o creature_n redemption_n to_o this_o i_o shall_v only_o say_v how_o be_v the_o day_n of_o free_a grace_n set_v upon_o we_o and_o how_o be_v the_o thick_a cloud_n of_o legality_n and_o mysterious_a reason_n spread_v over_o we_o if_o this_o may_v be_v receive_v for_o truth_n and_o let_v i_o only_o remember_v you_o of_o the_o word_n of_o luther_n a_o man_n wise_a and_o mighty_a in_o christ_n then_o i_o which_o follow_v it_o be_v indeed_o a_o great_a glory_n that_o abraham_n receive_v circumcision_n at_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v endue_v with_o excellent_a virtue_n that_o he_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n but_o all_o this_o avail_v nothing_o to_o righteousness_n before_o god_n the_o excellent_a deed_n and_o virtue_n of_o abraham_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n that_o he_o be_v count_v righteous_a before_o god_n so_o the_o follow_v of_o the_o example_n of_o do_v not_o make_v we_o righteous_a before_o