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you_o shall_v have_v consume_v the_o water_n than_o you_o extinguish_v for_o the_o air_n can_v move_v unless_o it_o have_v some_o water_n for_o the_o water_n be_v the_o mother_n of_o the_o air_n which_o generate_v the_o air_n moreover_o the_o fire_n become_v much_o too_o fierce_o violent_a and_o eagar_n if_o the_o water_n be_v consume_v and_o consume_v the_o body_n and_o then_o our_o rule_n region_n be_v out_o and_o none_o of_o we_o can_v subsist_v 24._o then_o thus_o say_v the_o three_o element_n the_o fire_n the_o air_n and_o the_o water_n to_o the_o earth_n thou_o be_v indeed_o too_o dark_a too_o rough_a and_o too_o cold_a and_o thou_o be_v reject_v by_o the_o fiat_n we_o can_v take_v thou_o in_o thou_o destroy_v our_o dwelling_n and_o make_v it_o dark_a
and_o stink_a and_o thou_o afflict_a our_o virgin_n which_o be_v our_o only_a delight_n and_o treasure_n wherein_o we_o live_v and_o the_o earth_n say_v yet_o pray_v take_v my_o fruit_n child_n in_o they_o be_v lovely_a and_o of_o good_a esteem_v they_o afford_v you_o meat_n and_o drink_v and_o cherish_v you_o that_o you_o never_o suffer_v want_n 25._o hereupon_o thus_o say_v the_o three_o element_n but_o so_o they_o may_v afterward_o get_v a_o dwell_n in_o we_o and_o may_v come_v to_o be_v strong_a and_o great_a and_o then_o we_o must_v depart_v or_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o they_o and_o therefore_o we_o will_v not_o take_v they_o in_o neither_o for_o they_o may_v come_v to_o be_v as_o rough_a and_o cold_a as_o thou_o be_v yet_o this_o we_o will_v do_v thou_o may_v let_v thy_o child_n dwell_v in_o our_o gut_n court_n and_o porch_n and_o we_o will_v come_v and_o be_v their_o guest_n and_o eat_v of_o their_o fruit_n fruit_n and_o drink_v of_o their_o drink_n else_o the_o water_n 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the_o stink_n and_o the_o such_o and_o so_o it_o make_v out_o of_o the_o court_n which_o be_v the_o maw_n or_o stomach_n a_o outlet_n and_o gate_n and_o environ_v the_o same_o with_o its_o tough_a sour_a harshness_n and_o so_o there_o be_v a_o gut_n 28._o but_o because_o the_o stink_n enemy_n be_v not_o yet_o in_o substance_n but_o only_o in_o the_o will_n of_o the_o spirit_n therefore_o it_o go_v away_o very_o slow_o downward_o and_o seek_v for_o the_o port_n where_o it_o will_v make_v a_o outlet_n and_o gate_n that_o it_o may_v cast_v away_o the_o stink_n and_o filth_n from_o whence_o the_o gut_n be_v so_o very_o long_o and_o fold_n crooked_a 29._o now_o when_o this_o conference_n which_o be_v spiritual_a between_o the_o three_o element_n fire_n air_n and_o water_n be_v perceive_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o earth_n viz._n the_o essence_n in_o the_o region_n of_o the_o lung_n than_o earth_n it_o come_v at_o last_o when_o the_o habitation_n or_o the_o court_n be_v already_o build_v for_o the_o child_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o say_v to_o the_o three_o element_n wherefore_o will_v you_o take_v the_o body_n for_o the_o spirit_n will_v you_o take_v the_o child_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o feed_v upon_o they_o i_o be_o their_o spirit_n and_o be_o pure_a i_o can_v strengthen_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o my_o virtue_n and_o essence_n and_o uphold_v they_o well_o take_v i_o in_o 30._o and_o they_o say_v yes_o we_o will_v take_v thou_o in_o for_o thou_o be_v a_o member_n of_o our_o spirit_n thou_o shall_v dwell_v in_o we_o and_o strengthen_v the_o essence_n of_o our_o spirit_n that_o it_o may_v not_o faint_a yet_o we_o must_v also_o have_v the_o child_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o they_o have_v our_o quality_n also_o in_o they_o that_o we_o may_v rejoice_v and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lung_n say_v then_o i_o will_v live_v in_o you_o whole_o and_o rejoice_v myself_o with_o you_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o sydereall_a or_o spirit_n starry_a spirit_n 31._o thus_o now_o when_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n which_o have_v discover_v and_o imprint_v itself_o in_o the_o fire-falsh_a of_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v shine_v in_o the_o fire-flash_n as_o in_o a_o strange_a virtue_n and_o not_o in_o the_o sun_n own_o virtue_n when_o he_o seethe_v that_o he_o have_v get_v the_o predominancy_n region_n and_o that_o the_o die_v essence_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v the_o worm_n or_o the_o spirit_n as_o also_o the_o element_n will_v rejoice_v in_o his_o virtue_n and_o splendour_n and_o that_o the_o element_n have_v make_v their_o four_o region_n or_o dominion_n and_o habitation_n for_o a_o everlasting_a possession_n and_o that_o sun_n he_o shall_v be_v a_o king_n and_o that_o element_n they_o shall_v serve_v at_o court_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o essence_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o so_o exceed_o love_v he_o and_o rejoice_v in_o their_o service_n and_o have_v beside_o bring_v the_o earth_n child_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o the_o spirit_n may_v present_v they_o where_o then_o they_o will_v first_o be_v frolic_a and_o potent_a and_o eat_v and_o drink_v of_o the_o virtue_n essence_n of_o the_o child_n of_o the_o earth_n than_o sun_n he_o think_v with_o himself_o it_o be_v good_a to_o dwell_v here_o thou_o be_v a_o king_n thou_o will_v bring_v sun_n thy_o kindred_n off_a spring_n or_o generation_n hither_o and_o raise_v they_o up_o above_o the_o element_n and_o make_v thyself_o a_o region_n or_o dominion_n be_v not_o thou_o the_o king_n here_o be_v the_o gate_n where_o the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n be_v wise_a than_o the_o child_n of_o light_n o_o man_n consider_v thyself_o and_o he_o draw_v the_o constellation_n to_o he_o and_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o essence_n and_o set_v they_o over_o the_o element_n with_o their_o wonderful_a and_o unsearchable_a various_a essence_n who_o number_n be_v infinite_a and_o make_v himself_o a_o region_n and_o kingdom_n of_o his_o generation_n in_o a_o strange_a country_n 32._o for_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v not_o this_o king_n own_o he_o have_v not_o generate_v they_o nor_o they_o he_o but_o he_o have_v by_o lust_n imprint_v himself_o also_o in_o its_o essence_n and_o kindle_v himself_o in_o its_o fire-flash_n of_o purpose_n to_o find_v its_o virgin_n and_o live_v in_o she_o which_o be_v the_o amiable_a divine_a virtue_n or_o power_n because_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a and_o have_v the_o virgin_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o therefore_o now_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n continual_o seek_v the_o virgin_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o suppose_v that_o she_o be_v there_o still_o as_o before_o the_o fall_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n appear_v in_o adam_n virgin_n with_o very_o great_a joy_n and_o desire_v also_o to_o live_v in_o the_o virgin_n and_o to_o be_v eternal_a because_o he_o feel_v his_o corruptibility_n and_o that_o he_o be_v so_o rough_a in_o himself_o therefore_o he_o will_v fain_o partake_v of_o the_o love_a kindness_n and_o sweetness_n of_o the_o virgin_n and_o live_v in_o she_o that_o so_o he_o may_v live_v eternal_o and_o not_o break_v corrupt_v or_o perish_v again_o 33._o for_o by_o the_o great_a longing_n of_o the_o darkness_n after_o the_o light_n and_o virtue_n of_o god_n this_o world_n have_v be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o darkness_n where_o the_o holy_a virtue_n of_o god_n shine_v or_o behold_v itself_o in_o the_o darkness_n and_o therefore_o this_o great_a desire_v and_o long_v after_o the_o divine_a virtue_n continue_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o sun_n star_n and_o element_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n all_o groan_n and_o pant_v
the_o dear_a virgin_n and_o turn_v instant_o and_o consider_v where_o thou_o be_v lodge_v in_o how_o hard_o a_o house_n of_o bondage_n thy_o soul_n lie_v imprison_v seek_v thy_o native_a country_n from_o whence_o thy_o soul_n be_v wander_v and_o whither_o it_o ought_v to_o return_v again_o 51._o and_o then_o if_o thou_o will_v follow_v god_n it_o thou_o will_v find_v in_o thyself_o not_o only_o after_o this_o life_n but_o in_o this_o life_n also_o in_o thy_o regeneration_n that_o she_o will_v very_o worthy_o meet_v thou_o and_o out_o of_o what_o kind_n of_o spirit_n this_o author_n have_v write_v chap._n xvii_o of_o the_o horrible_a lamentable_a and_o miserable_a fall_n of_o adam_n and_o eve_n in_o paradise_n man_n lookingglass_n 1._o if_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o deep_a be_v not_o open_v to_o i_o in_o my_o mind_n so_o that_o i_o can_v see_v the_o strife_n that_o be_v against_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n than_o i_o shall_v also_o suppose_v that_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o fall_v be_v 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of_o skin_n and_o put_v they_o then_o first_o upon_o they_o as_o the_o veil_n of_o moses_n do_v cover_v it_o that_o man_n can_v see_v his_o face_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n beside_o if_o he_o have_v be_v mere_o of_o earth_n and_o of_o the_o four_o element_n than_o he_o may_v have_v be_v burn_v in_o the_o fire_n or_o drown_v in_o the_o water_n and_o be_v stifle_v in_o the_o air_n also_o wood_n and_o stone_n can_v have_v bruise_v he_o and_o destroy_v he_o and_o yet_o it_o be_v write_v that_o he_o the_o adamicall_a man_n at_o the_o day_n of_o the_o restitution_n shall_v pass_v through_o the_o fire_n and_o be_v approve_v and_o the_o fire_n shall_v not_o hurt_v he_o 5._o now_o no_o other_o man_n shall_v rise_v again_o but_o that_o which_o god_n create_v in_o the_o beginning_n for_o he_o be_v create_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a will_n as_o to_o his_o soul_n which_o be_v breathe_v into_o he_o and_o his_o body_n be_v create_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a element_n which_o be_v and_o be_v paradise_n and_o the_o four_o issue_n of_o the_o four_o element_n out_o of_o the_o one_o eternal_a element_n constitute_v be_v this_o world_n wherein_o adam_n be_v not_o create_v 6._o the_o text_n in_o moses_n say_v he_o be_v create_v in_o the_o paradise_n in_o hebron_n that_o be_v in_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o deep_a between_o the_o deity_n and_o the_o abyss_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o hell_n his_o body_n be_v out_o of_o the_o one_o pure_a element_n and_o his_o spirit_n be_v breathe_v into_o he_o out_o of_o the_o eternal_a mind_n of_o god_n the_o father_n from_o the_o chaste_a virgin_n of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o love_n 7._o for_o the_o element_n understanding_n be_v without_o understanding_n and_o that_o be_v that_o which_o be_v attract_v or_o concrete_v in_o the_o will_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n of_o god_n do_v sparkle_n or_o discover_v itself_o in_o infinitum_fw-la infinite_o and_o in_o that_o spring_n up_o colour_n art_n virtue_n and_o the_o eternal_a wonder_n out_o of_o which_o element_n in_o the_o beginning_n in_o the_o kindle_v of_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o stern_a fierceness_n be_v the_o four_o element_n proceed_v 8._o for_o this_o be_v very_o well_o to_o be_v apprehend_v and_o perceive_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o stone_n that_o the_o four_o element_n be_v of_o one_o only_a substance_n and_o that_o the_o earth_n and_o stone_n be_v generate_v in_o the_o fierceness_n from_o the_o kindle_v of_o the_o element_n for_o a_o stone_n be_v but_o water_n and_o therefore_o we_o shall_v do_v well_o to_o consider_v what_o kind_n of_o fierceness_n there_o must_v have_v be_v that_o have_v knit_v draw_v the_o water_n so_o hard_o together_o 9_o moreover_o the_o issue_n of_o the_o four_o element_n may_v be_v perceive_v in_o the_o fierceness_n of_o the_o fire_n how_o instant_o the_o strong_a air_n go_v forth_o from_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o stone_n or_o wood_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o body_n sulphur_n from_o the_o water_n and_o from_o the_o earth_n and_o if_o the_o tincture_n be_v consume_v by_o the_o fierceness_n than_o the_o wood_n or_o stone_n will_v come_v to_o ash_n and_o at_o last_o to_o nothing_o as_o indeed_o at_o the_o end_n this_o world_n with_o the_o four_o element_n will_v come_v to_o nothing_o and_o there_o shall_v remain_v nothing_o else_o of_o element_n they_o in_o the_o eternal_a element_n but_o the_o figure_n and_o the_o shadow_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o god_n how_o then_o can_v thou_o think_v that_o god_n have_v create_v the_o eternal_a man_n out_o of_o the_o four_o element_n or_o forth_o issue_n which_o be_v but_o corruptible_a 10._o yet_o as_o concern_v eve_n we_o must_v acknowledge_v that_o she_o be_v create_v to_o this_o corruptible_a life_n for_o she_o be_v the_o woman_n of_o this_o world_n and_o at_o this_o time_n it_o can_v not_o be_v otherwise_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n with_o its_o life_n tincture_n have_v overcome_v and_o possess_v adam_n so_o that_o he_o fall_v down_o into_o a_o sleep_n and_o can_v not_o generate_v out_o of_o himself_o the_o image_n of_o the_o virgin_n according_a to_o the_o appearance_n discovery_n of_o the_o noble_a and_o chaste_a virgin_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o matrix_fw-la in_o he_o which_o be_v join_v or_o espouse_a to_o he_o out_o of_o the_o heavenly_a substantiality_n limbus_n where_o according_a to_o which_o in_o his_o be_v overcome_v the_o elementary_a woman_n be_v give_v to_o he_o viz._n eve_n who_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n overcome_v be_v figure_v after_o a_o bestial_a form_n 11._o but_o that_o we_o may_v in_o a_o brief_a sum_n give_v the_o reader_n to_o understand_v what_o our_o knowledge_n and_o high_a perception_n sense_n in_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n have_v high_o apprehend_v we_o therefore_o set_v it_o down_o thus_o according_a to_o our_o knowledge_n adam_n be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o similitude_n of_o god_n which_o god_n the_o holy_a trinity_n in_o one_o only_a divine_a substance_n through_o the_o virgin_n of_o his_o eternal_a wisdom_n in_o the_o wisdom_n have_v manifest_a or_o resolve_v discover_v or_o purpose_a in_o the_o eternal_a element_n to_o have_v in_o the_o room_n of_o the_o fall_v devil_n for_o his_o counsel_n in_o the_o eternal_a will_n must_v stand_v there_o shall_v and_o must_v be_v a_o throne_n and_o princely_a region_n in_o this_o place_n which_o shall_v manifest_v the_o eternal_a wonder_n 12._o and_o so_o now_o god_n create_v the_o image_n and_o similitude_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a element_n in_o which_o the_o eternal_a wonder_n be_v original_o and_o god_n breathe_v into_o he_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o essence_n out_o of_o his_o eternal_a original_a
council_n of_o the_o star_n which_o run_v many_o upon_o the_o sword_n and_o make_v they_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o themselves_o and_o bring_v some_o to_o a_o rope_n other_o to_o the_o water_n and_o there_o he_o be_v very_o busy_a and_o be_v the_o driver_n or_o executioner_n 68_o into_o this_o great_a misery_n man_n be_v fall_v and_o he_o be_v fall_v quite_o bosom_n home_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n as_o to_o his_o body_n what_o these_o do_v with_o he_o that_o he_o be_v and_o that_o stand_v in_o the_o substance_n they_o make_v one_o great_a another_o small_z one_o straight_o another_o stoop_a and_o crooked_a they_o send_v one_o fortune_n and_o riches_n and_o another_o poverty_n of_o one_o they_o make_v a_o crafty_a subtle_a man_n according_a to_o the_o counsel_n and_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o of_o another_o they_o make_v a_o idiot_n they_o make_v one_o a_o king_n and_o they_o break_v and_o pull_v down_o another_o one_o they_o kill_v another_o they_o bring_v into_o the_o world_n and_o continual_o drive_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n yet_o into_o nothing_o else_o but_o into_o vain_a turmoil_v discontent_n and_o vexation_n 69._o beside_o the_o kingdom_n of_o hell_n and_o of_o fierce_a wrath_n always_o gape_v after_o the_o soul_n and_o set_v their_o jaw_n wide_o open_a to_o devour_v the_o captive_a soul_n which_o be_v hold_v fast_o fetter_v with_o two_o strong_a chain_n the_o one_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o hell_n the_o other_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n and_o be_v continual_o lead_v by_o the_o heavy_a lumpish_a bestial_a and_o sickly_a body_n as_o a_o thief_n who_o be_v often_o lead_v to_o the_o place_n of_o execution_n and_o still_o by_o a_o petition_n reprieve_v and_o say_v in_o prison_n again_o and_o the_o poor_a soul_n must_v lie_v thus_o in_o prison_n the_o whole_a time_n of_o the_o body_n where_o the_o devil_n on_o the_o one_o side_n very_o sudden_o rush_v upon_o it_o with_o his_o devour_a fierceness_n wrath_n and_o malice_n and_o will_v carry_v it_o into_o the_o abyss_n then_o instant_o it_o be_v beat_v upon_o by_o the_o glister_n flatter_v world_n with_o pomp_n bravery_n covetousness_n and_o voluptuousness_n of_o perdition_n present_o again_o come_v upon_o it_o sickness_n and_o fear_n and_o it_o be_v continual_o tremble_v and_o quake_v and_o when_o man_n go_v but_o in_o the_o dark_a how_o be_v it_o amaze_v and_o continual_o afraid_a that_o the_o executioner_n will_v take_v it_o and_o justice_n do_v execution_n upon_o it_o the_o gate_n or_o exposition_n of_o the_o great_a sin_n and_o contrariety_n of_o will_n against_o god_n man._n in_o man._n 70._o if_o we_o do_v well_o consider_v the_o abomination_n and_o great_a sin_n of_o man_n before_o god_n which_o our_o first_o parent_n inherit_v for_o we_o than_o we_o shall_v scarce_o ever_o be_v merry_a in_o this_o world_n at_o all_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n do_v not_o cast_v foolish_a fancy_n and_o seem_a joy_n and_o pleasure_n before_o we_o in_o our_o imprisonment_n or_o if_o the_o regeneration_n do_v not_o cause_v we_o so_o high_o to_o rejoice_v that_o we_o shall_v once_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o this_o prison_n for_o in_o this_o life_n we_o find_v nothing_o else_o but_o mere_a abomination_n sin_n misery_n and_o death_n and_o scarce_o attain_v in_o this_o temporary_a life_n so_o much_o as_o a_o glimpse_n of_o the_o eternal_a joy_n 71._o now_o the_o mind_n ask_v what_o be_v sin_n then_o how_o be_v it_o sin_n wherefore_o have_v god_n a_o loathe_n against_o the_o substance_n which_o he_o have_v create_v behold_v thou_o child_n of_o man_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n in_o heaven_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n only_o in_o thyself_o there_o be_v sin_n and_o sin_n separate_v we_o and_o our_o god_n asunder_o otherwise_o all_o thing_n be_v fix_v or_o perfect_a and_o good_a in_o their_o own_o be_v or_o substance_n the_o kingdom_n of_o hell_n and_o of_o wrath_n be_v good_a in_o itself_o according_a to_o its_o own_n region_n it_o do_v not_o vex_v or_o torment_v itself_o but_o its_o woe_n pain_n or_o smart_n be_v its_o birth_n and_o the_o rise_n of_o its_o source_n also_o it_o desire_v nothing_o else_o 72._o and_o so_o also_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v fix_v or_o perfect_a and_o good_a in_o itself_o neither_o do_v it_o vex_v or_o torment_v itself_o but_o the_o elevate_n of_o the_o element_n viz._n the_o kindle_v of_o the_o heat_n cold_a air_n and_o water_n be_v its_o grow_a and_o spring_v neither_o do_v it_o torment_v itself_o in_o itself_o nor_o have_v it_o any_o distress_n or_o fear_v in_o itself_o 73._o only_o man_n who_o be_v proceed_v out_o of_o another_o principle_n have_v in_o both_o those_o forementioned_a principles_n woe_n misery_n sorrow_n and_o distress_n for_o he_o be_v not_o in_o his_o native_a country_n and_o none_o of_o these_o two_o principle_n can_v attain_v his_o native_a country_n therefore_o the_o poor_a soul_n must_v be_v thus_o squeeze_a plague_v and_o torment_v that_o it_o may_v attain_v its_o native_a country_n again_o it_o must_v go_v again_o through_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o deep_a anguish_n of_o death_n it_o must_v break_v through_o two_o kingdom_n and_o it_o stick_v here_o door_n between_o the_o door_n and_o the_o hinge_n and_o be_v continual_o infect_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o keep_v it_o back_o and_o plague_v it_o it_o stick_v as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o press_n 74._o if_o it_o strain_v to_o god_n ward_o than_o the_o devil_n hold_v it_o on_o one_o side_n with_o one_o band_n and_o the_o world_n with_o another_o band_n and_o they_o it_o set_v upon_o it_o the_o devil_n handle_v it_o in_o fierceness_n sternness_n frowardness_n or_o wrath_n which_o be_v a_o source_n or_o quality_n and_o sin_n which_o can_v attain_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o world_n lead_v it_o into_o pride_n covetousness_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n so_o that_o the_o virtue_n essence_n of_o the_o soul_n grow_v full_a or_o impregnated_a with_o the_o fleshly_a will_n for_o the_o will_n of_o the_o mind_n draw_v these_o thing_n into_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o the_o soul_n from_o that_o which_o be_v attract_v become_v whole_o unclean_a mud_a swell_v and_o dark_a and_o can_v attain_v the_o light_n of_o god_n its_o essence_n that_o shall_v give_v up_o themselves_o to_o god_n can_v for_o they_o be_v too_o rough_a and_o can_v get_v into_o the_o light_n that_o kindle_v not_o itself_o in_o its_o essence_n the_o gate_n of_o the_o deep_a must_v be_v break_v open_v first_o and_o then_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o soul_n may_v press_v into_o the_o liberty_n beyond_o without_o the_o darkness_n but_o if_o the_o mind_n be_v pomp_n fill_v than_o it_o can_v come_v into_o the_o liberty_n and_o then_o begin_v horror_n fear_n distress_n and_o despair_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o this_o make_v mere_a torment_n woe_n pain_n and_o smart_n in_o the_o soul_n 75._o thus_o thou_o shall_v know_v in_o what_o manner_n it_o be_v sin_n before_o god_n thou_o have_v 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that_o soul_n see_v into_o the_o midst_n thereof_o 28._o but_o the_o gross_a body_n can_v see_v into_o it_o because_o it_o belong_v not_o to_o paradise_n it_o belong_v to_o the_o earth_n and_o must_v putrify_v or_o rot_v and_o rise_v in_o a_o new_a virtue_n or_o power_n which_o be_v like_o paradise_n in_o christ_n at_o the_o end_n of_o day_n and_o then_o it_o also_o may_v dwell_v in_o paradise_n and_o not_o before_o it_o must_v lay_v off_o the_o three_o principle_n viz._n this_o skin_n fleece_n or_o cover_n which_o father_n adam_n and_o mother_n eve_n be_v get_v into_o in_o which_o they_o suppose_v they_o shall_v be_v wise_a when_o they_o shall_v wear_v all_o the_o three_o principle_n manifest_v on_o they_o if_o they_o have_v rather_o wear_v two_o hide_v in_o they_o and_o have_v stay_v in_o the_o light_n one_o it_o have_v be_v good_a for_o we_o of_o which_o further_a about_o the_o fall_n 29._o thus_o now_o in_o the_o essence_n of_o all_o essence_n there_o be_v three_o several_a distinct_a property_n which_o yet_o be_v not_o part_v asunder_o with_o one_o source_n or_o property_n far_o from_o the_o other_o but_o they_o be_v in_o one_o another_o as_o one_o only_a essence_n and_o yet_o the_o one_o do_v not_o comprehend_v the_o other_o as_o these_o three_o element_n fire_n air_n water_n be_v all_o three_o in_o one_o another_o and_o neither_o of_o they_o comprehend_v the_o other_o and_o as_o one_o element_n generate_v another_o and_o yet_o be_v not_o of_o the_o essence_n nor_o source_n or_o property_n thereof_o so_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v in_o one_o another_o and_o one_o generate_v the_o other_o and_o yet_o none_o of_o they_o all_o comprehend_v the_o other_o and_o none_o of_o they_o be_v the_o essence_n or_o substance_n of_o the_o other_o the_o depth_n in_o the_o centre_n or_o ground_n 30._o as_o have_v be_v often_o mention_v god_n be_v the_o essence_n of_o all_o essence_n wherein_o there_o be_v two_o essence_n in_o one_o without_o end_n and_o without_o original_a viz._n the_o eternal_a light_n that_o be_v god_n or_o the_o good_a and_o then_o the_o eternal_a darkness_n that_o be_v the_o property_n source_n and_o yet_o there_o will_v be_v no_o source_n in_o it_o if_o the_o light_n be_v not_o the_o light_n cause_v that_o the_o darkness_n long_v after_o or_o be_v in_o anguish_n for_o the_o light_n and_o this_o anguish_n be_v the_o source_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n or_o the_o hellish_a fire_n wherein_o the_o devil_n dwell_v from_o whence_o god_n also_o call_v himself_o a_o angry_a zealous_a or_o jealous_a god_n these_o be_v the_o two_o principle_n the_o original_a of_o which_o we_o know_v nothing_o of_o only_o we_o know_v the_o activity_n birth_n therein_o the_o indissoluble_a band_n which_o be_v as_o follow_v 31._o in_o the_o originalnesse_n of_o darkness_n there_o be_v attractivenesse_n harshness_n and_o austereness_n this_o harshness_n cause_v that_o it_o be_v light_a for_o harshness_n be_v a_o desirousnesse_n a_o attract_v and_o that_o be_v the_o first_o ground_n of_o the_o willing_a or_o long_a after_o the_o light_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o comprehend_v it_o and_o the_o attract_v in_o the_o will_n be_v the_o sting_n or_o prickle_n which_o the_o desirousnesse_n attract_v and_o the_o first_o stir_v or_o move_a now_o the_o prickle_n can_v endure_v the_o attract_v in_o the_o will_n but_o resist_v fly_v up_o and_o yet_o can_v get_v away_o from_o thence_o for_o it_o be_v generate_v in_o the_o attract_v but_o because_o it_o can_v remove_v from_o thence_o nor_o can_v endure_v the_o attract_v therefore_o there_o be_v a_o great_a anguish_n a_o desirousnesse_n or_o longing_n after_o the_o light_n like_o a_o
after_o the_o divine_a virtue_n and_o will_v fame_n be_v deliver_v from_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o devil_n but_o see_v that_o can_v be_v therefore_o all_o creature_n must_v wait_v till_o their_o corruption_n dissolution_n when_o they_o shall_v go_v into_o their_o ether_n and_o get_v a_o place_n in_o paradise_n yet_o only_o in_o the_o figure_n and_o shadow_n and_o the_o spirit_n must_n be_v corruption_n dissolve_v which_o here_o have_v have_v such_o lust_n or_o longing_n 34._o but_o now_o this_o lust_n or_o longing_n must_v be_v thus_o or_o else_o no_o good_a creature_n can_v be_v and_o this_o world_n will_v be_v a_o mere_a hell_n and_o wrathfulness_n and_o now_o see_v the_o virgin_n stand_v in_o the_o second_o principle_n so_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n can_v possible_o reach_v to_o she_o and_o yet_o that_o the_o virgin_n do_v continual_o behold_v herself_o or_o appear_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n to_o satisfy_v the_o lust_n and_o longing_n in_o the_o fruit_n and_o grow_v of_o every_o thing_n therefore_o world_n he_o be_v so_o very_a longing_n and_o seek_v the_o virgin_n continual_o he_o exalt_v many_o a_o creature_n in_o great_a skill_n and_o cunning_a subtlety_n and_o he_o bring_v it_o into_o the_o high_a degree_n that_o he_o can_v and_o continual_o suppose_v that_o so_o the_o virgin_n shall_v again_o be_v generate_v for_o he_o which_o he_o see_v in_o adam_n before_o his_o fall_n which_o also_o bring_v adam_n to_o fall_v in_o that_o world_n he_o will_v dwell_v in_o his_o virgin_n and_o with_o his_o great_a lust_n so_o verse_n press_v adam_n that_o he_o fall_v a_o sleep_n that_o be_v he_o set_v himself_o by_o force_n in_o adam_n tincture_n close_o to_o the_o virgin_n and_o will_v fain_o have_v qualify_v in_o she_o and_o mingle_a with_o her_o and_o so_o live_v eternal_o whereby_o the_o tincture_n grow_v weary_a and_o the_o virgin_n withdraw_v 35._o and_o then_o adam_n fall_v and_o be_v feeble_a which_o be_v call_v sleep_n this_o be_v the_o temptation_n tree_n of_o temptation_n to_o try_v whether_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o adam_n to_o live_v eternal_o in_o the_o virgin_n and_o to_o generate_v the_o virgin_n again_o out_o of_o himself_o and_o so_o generate_v a_o angelical_a kingdom_n 36._o but_o see_v it_o can_v not_o so_o be_v because_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n therefore_o be_v the_o outward_a temptation_n first_o take_v in_o hand_n by_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o world_n and_o there_o adam_n become_v length_n perfect_o a_o man_n of_o this_o world_n and_o do_v eat_v and_o drink_v of_o the_o earthly_a essence_n and_o infect_v or_o mingle_a himself_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n and_o become_v that_o spirit_n own_o as_o we_o now_o see_v by_o woeful_a experience_n how_o that_o spirit_n possess_v a_o child_n in_o the_o mother_n body_n in_o the_o incarnation_n for_o he_o know_v not_o any_o where_o else_o to_o seek_v the_o virgin_n but_o in_o man_n where_o he_o first_o of_o all_o espy_v she_o 37._o therefore_o he_o do_v wrestle_v in_o many_o a_o man_n that_o be_v of_o a_o strong_a complexion_n in_o who_o the_o virgin_n do_v often_o behold_v herself_o so_o very_o hard_o continual_o suppose_v he_o shall_v get_v the_o virgin_n and_o that_o she_o shall_v be_v generate_v for_o he_o and_o the_o more_o the_o soul_n resist_v he_o and_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n &_o pant_v to_o yield_v itself_o over_o thereto_o where_o the_o amiable_a virgin_n not_o only_o free_o look_v upon_o it_o but_o dare_v even_o for_o a_o long_a time_n even_o to_o fit_v in_o its_o nest_n viz._n in_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o more_o strong_a and_o eagar_n or_o desirous_a do_v the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n come_v to_o be_v 38._o where_o then_o the_o king_n viz._n the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n be_v so_o very_o joyful_a in_o the_o spirit_n and_o do_v so_o high_o triumph_v exult_v and_o rejoice_v that_o he_o move_v all_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o star_n and_o bring_v they_o into_o their_o high_a degree_n to_o generate_v she_o where_o then_o all_o centre_n of_o the_o star_n fly_v open_a and_o the_o love_a virgin_n behold_v herself_o in_o they_o where_o then_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o virgin_n can_v see_v in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o star_n what_o be_v in_o its_o soul_n original_n and_o source_n 39_o of_o which_o my_o soul_n know_v full_a well_o and_o have_v also_o receive_v its_o knowledge_n thus_o which_o ghost_n the_o learned_a master_n in_o the_o crown_v hood_n of_o his_o degree_n can_v believe_v because_o he_o can_v apprehend_v it_o therefore_o he_o hold_v it_o to_o be_v impossible_a and_o ascribe_v it_o to_o the_o devil_n as_o the_o jew_n do_v by_o the_o son_n of_o the_o virgin_n when_o he_o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o virgin_n show_v sign_n and_o wrought_v miracle_n which_o my_o soul_n regard_v not_o neither_o esteem_v their_o pride_n it_o have_v enough_o in_o the_o pearl_n and_o it_o have_v a_o longing_n to_o show_v the_o thirsty_a where_o the_o pearl_n lie_v the_o crown_a hood_n or_o corner_a cap_n may_v play_v merry_o behind_o the_o curtain_n of_o antichrist_n it_o till_o the_o lily_n grow_v and_o then_o the_o smell_n of_o the_o lily_n will_v cause_v some_o to_o throw_v away_o the_o hood_n or_o cap._n say_v the_o virgin_n and_o the_o thirsty_a shall_v drink_v of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n and_o at_o that_o time_n the_o son_n of_o the_o virgin_n will_v rule_v in_o the_o valley_n of_o jehosaphat_n 40._o therefore_o see_v the_o mystery_n in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o virgin_n thus_o wonderful_o meet_v we_o we_o will_v here_o for_o the_o seek_v mind_n which_o in_o earnest_a hope_n seek_v that_o it_o may_v find_v the_o pearl_n open_v yet_o one_o gate_n as_o the_o same_o be_v open_v to_o we_o in_o the_o virgin_n for_o the_o mind_n ask_v see_v that_o the_o sun_n star_n and_o element_n be_v never_o yet_o in_o the_o second_o principle_n where_o the_o virgin_n generate_v herself_o out_o of_o the_o light_n therefore_o how_o can_v they_o be_v able_a to_o know_v the_o virgin_n in_o adam_n so_o that_o they_o labour_v thus_o eagarly_a with_o long_v after_o the_o virgin_n the_o depth_n in_o the_o centre_n 41._o behold_v thou_o seek_v mind_n that_o which_o thou_o see_v before_o thy_o eye_n that_o be_v not_o the_o element_n neither_o in_o the_o fire_n air_n water_n nor_o earth_n neither_o be_v there_o four_o but_o one_o only_a and_o that_o be_v fix_v and_o invisible_a also_o imperceptible_a for_o the_o fire_n which_o burn_v be_v no_o element_n but_o it_o be_v the_o fierce_a stern_a wrath_n which_o come_v to_o be_v such_o in_o the_o kindle_v of_o the_o anger_n when_o the_o devil_n fall_v out_o of_o the_o element_n element_n the_o element_n be_v neither_o hot_a nor_o cold_a but_o it_o be_v the_o inclination_n to_o be_v in_o god_n for_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n be_v barm_n that_o be_v warmth_n and_o its_o up_o ascension_n be_v attractive_a and_o always_o find_v and_o then_o the_o hertz_n that_o be_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o hold_v the_o thing_n before_o itself_o and_o not_o in_o itself_o and_o then_o the_o ig_n the_o last_o syllable_n of_o the_o german_a word_n barm-hertz-ig_a that_o be_v warme-hearted_n or_o merciful_a expound_v according_a to_o the_o language_n of_o nature_n be_v the_o continual_a discover_v of_o the_o thing_n and_o this_o be_v altogether_o ewig_n eternal_a and_o that_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o inward_a element_n which_o make_v the_o anger_n substantial_a so_o that_o it_o be_v visible_a and_o palpable_a which_o anger_n lucifer_n with_o his_o legion_n do_v awaken_v and_o thereupon_o he_o now_o remain_v to_o be_v prince_n in_o the_o anger_n or_o wrath_n in_o the_o kindle_a element_n as_o christ_n according_a to_o this_o form_n call_v he_o a_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n 42._o and_o the_o element_n remain_v hide_v to_o the_o anger_n and_o grimness_n fierceness_n or_o wrath_n and_o stand_v in_o paradise_n and_o the_o grimness_n fierce-wrath_n go_v still_o out_o from_o the_o element_n and_o therefore_o god_n have_v captivate_v the_o devil_n with_o the_o element_n in_o the_o grimness_n fierce-wrath_n and_o he_o keep_v they_o in_fw-la with_o the_o element_n and_o the_o grimness_n fierce-wrath_n can_v touch_n or_o comprehend_v element_n it_o like_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o light_n for_o the_o light_n be_v neither_o hot_a nor_o cold_a but_o the_o grimness_n fierce-wrath_n be_v hot_a and_o the_o one_o hold_v the_o other_o and_o the_o one_o generate_v the_o other_o 43._o here_o observe_v adam_n be_v create_v out_o of_o the_o element_n out_o of_o the_o attract_v of_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n and_o therein_o be_v the_o virgin_n
of_o the_o divine_a virtue_n or_o power_n and_o the_o outward_a regiment_n which_o in_o the_o kindle_v part_v itself_o into_o four_o part_n will_v fain_o have_v have_v the_o same_o virgin_n in_o itself_o that_o be_v the_o fierceness_n of_o the_o devil_n will_v fain_o have_v dwell_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n and_o have_v domineer_v over_o it_o and_o have_v open_v a_o centre_n there_o which_o the_o fierceness_n without_o the_o light_n can_v do_v for_o every_o centre_n be_v generate_v and_o open_v with_o the_o kindle_v of_o the_o light_n thus_o the_o fierceness_n will_v fain_o be_v over_o the_o meekness_n and_o therefore_o have_v god_n cause_v the_o sun_n to_o come_v forth_o so_o that_o it_o have_v thus_o open_v four_o centre_n viz._n the_o go_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o element_n 44._o and_o when_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n appear_v in_o the_o fierce_a sournesse_n or_o harshness_n than_o the_o harshness_n become_v thin_a and_o pleasant_n sweet_a even_a water_n and_o the_o fierceness_n in_o the_o fire-flash_n be_v extinguish_v by_o the_o water_n so_o that_o the_o anger_n stand_v still_o yet_o the_o will_n can_v not_o rest_v but_o go_v forth_o in_o the_o mother_n out_o of_o the_o water_n and_o move_v itself_o which_o be_v the_o air_n and_o that_o which_o the_o fierce_a sourness_n have_v coagulate_v attract_v to_o it_o that_o be_v thrust_v out_o of_o the_o element_n in_o the_o water_n as_o you_o see_v that_o earth_n swim_v in_o the_o water_n 45._o thus_o the_o evil_a child_n pant_v after_o the_o mother_n and_o will_v get_v to_o be_v in_o the_o mother_n in_o the_o element_n and_o yet_o can_v reach_v she_o but_o in_o adam_n that_o child_n do_v perceive_v the_o element_n and_o thereupon_o the_o four_o element_n have_v draw_v adam_n to_o they_o and_o suppose_v then_o that_o they_o have_v the_o mother_n because_o the_o virgin_n there_o show_v herself_o in_o the_o live_a spirit_n of_o adam_n 46._o hereupon_o now_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n will_v continual_o get_v again_o into_o the_o element_n for_o in_o the_o element_n there_o be_v meekness_n and_o rest_n and_o in_o the_o element_n kindle_v thereof_o there_o be_v mere_a enmity_n and_o contrary_a will_n and_o the_o devil_n rule_v also_o therein_o and_o they_o will_v fain_o be_v release_v from_o that_o abominable_a and_o naughty_a guest_n and_o they_o seek_v with_o great_a anxiety_n after_o dissolution_n deliverance_n as_o paul_n say_v all_o creature_n groan_v together_o with_o we_o to_o be_v free_v from_o vanity_n 47._o then_o say_v the_o mind_n wherefore_o do_v god_n let_v it_o move_v so_o long_o in_o the_o anxiety_n alas_o when_o will_v it_o be_v that_o i_o shall_v see_v the_o virgin_n harken_v thou_o noble_a and_o high_o worthy_a mind_n it_o must_v all_o enter_v in_o and_o serve_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o praise_n god_n as_o it_o be_v write_v all_o tongue_n shall_v praise_v god_n let_v it_o pass_v till_o the_o number_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n be_v full_a according_a to_o the_o eternal_a mind_n 48._o thou_o will_v say_v how_o great_a be_v that_o number_n then_o behold_v tell_v the_o star_n in_o the_o firmament_n tell_v the_o tree_n the_o herb_n and_o every_o spile_v of_o grasse_n if_o thou_o can_v so_o great_a be_v the_o number_n that_o shall_v enter_v in_o to_o the_o glory_n and_o honour_n of_o god_n for_o in_o the_o end_n all_o star_n pass_v again_o into_o the_o element_n into_o the_o mother_n and_o there_o it_o shall_v appear_v how_o much_o good_a they_o have_v bring_v forth_o here_o by_o their_o work_n for_o the_o shadow_n and_o the_o image_n of_o every_o thing_n or_o substance_n shall_v appear_v before_o god_n in_o the_o element_n and_o stand_v eternal_o in_o the_o same_o thou_o shall_v have_v great_a joy_n thou_o shall_v see_v all_o thy_o work_n therein_o also_o all_o the_o affliction_n thou_o have_v suffer_v they_o shall_v be_v altogether_o change_v into_o great_a joy_n and_o shall_v refresh_v thou_o indeed_o wait_v but_o upon_o the_o lord_n the_o spirit_n intimate_v that_o when_o the_o time_n of_o the_o lily_n be_v about_o expire_v than_o this_o shall_v be_v do_v 49._o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o god_n keep_v it_o hide_v so_o long_o as_o to_o our_o sight_n that_o the_o number_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o kingdom_n may_v be_v great_a but_o before_o he_o it_o be_v but_o as_o the_o twinkle_n of_o a_o eye_n have_v but_o patience_n this_o world_n will_v most_o certain_o be_v dissolve_v together_o with_o the_o fierceness_n which_o must_v abide_v in_o the_o first_o principle_n therefore_o do_v thou_o beware_v of_o that_o 50._o my_o belove_a reader_n i_o bring_v in_o my_o parable_n type_n of_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o incarnation_n in_o the_o mother_n body_n in_o a_o colloquy_n or_o conference_n of_o the_o spirit_n with_o the_o essence_n and_o element_n note_n i_o can_v bring_v it_o to_o be_v understand_v in_o any_o easy_a way_n only_o you_o must_v know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o conference_n but_o it_o be_v do_v most_o certain_o so_o in_o the_o essence_n and_o in_o the_o spirit_n here_o you_o will_v say_v to_o i_o thou_o do_v not_o dwell_v in_o the_o incarnation_n and_o see_v it_o thou_o do_v once_o indeed_o womb_n become_v man_n but_o thou_o know_v not_o how_o nor_o what_o be_v do_v then_o neither_o can_v thou_o go_v again_o into_o thy_o mother_n body_n or_o womb_n and_o see_v how_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v there_o such_o a_o doctor_n be_v i_o also_o and_o in_o my_o own_o reason_n i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o judge_v no_o otherwise_o if_o i_o shall_v stick_v still_o in_o my_o blindness_n but_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n who_o have_v regenerate_v i_o by_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_z be_v a_o living_n creature_n so_o that_o i_o can_v in_o his_o light_n see_v my_o great_a inbred_a native_a vice_n which_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n 51._o thus_o now_o i_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n in_o my_o flesh_n and_o my_o flesh_n serve_v the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n 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out_o of_o which_o my_o soul_n be_v wander_v where_o my_o dear_a virgin_n dwell_v i_o rely_v upon_o her_o faithful_a promise_n when_o she_o appear_v to_o i_o that_o she_o will_v turn_v all_o my_o mourning_n into_o great_a joy_n and_o when_o i_o lie_v upon_o the_o mountain_n towards_o the_o midnight_n north_n so_o that_o all_o the_o tree_n fall_v upon_o i_o and_o all_o the_o storm_n and_o wind_n beat_v upon_o i_o and_o antichrist_n gape_v at_o i_o with_o his_o open_a jaw_n to_o devour_v i_o then_o she_o come_v and_o comfort_v i_o and_o marry_v herself_o to_o i_o 53._o therefore_o i_o be_o but_o the_o more_o cheerful_a and_o care_v not_o for_o he_o he_o rule_v and_o domineet_v over_o i_o no_o further_o than_o over_o the_o flesh_n house_n of_o fin_n who_o patron_n he_o himself_o be_v he_o may_v take_v that_o quite_o away_o and_o so_o i_o shall_v come_v into_o my_o native_a country_n but_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o absolute_o lord_n over_o it_o he_o be_v but_o god_n ape_n for_o as_o a_o ape_n when_o its_o belly_n be_v full_a imitate_v all_o manner_n of_o trick_n and_o prank_n to_o make_v itself_o sport_n and_o will_v fain_o seem_v to_o be_v the_o fine_a and_o the_o nimble_a beast_n it_o can_v so_o also_o do_v he_o yet_o his_o power_n hang_v on_o the_o great_a tree_n of_o this_o world_n and_o a_o storm_n of_o wind_n can_v blow_v it_o away_o 54._o now_o see_v i_o have_v show_v the_o reader_n how_o the_o true_a element_n stick_v whole_o hide_v in_o the_o outward_a kindle_a element_n for_o a_o comfort_n to_o he_o that_o he_o may_v know_v what_o he_o himself_o be_v and_o that_o he_o may_v not_o despair_v in_o such_o a_o earnest_a manifestation_n
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four_o issue_n and_o press_v in_o together_o with_o the_o fire_n air_n water_n and_o earth_n and_o their_o kingdom_n be_v the_o sun_n and_o star_n which_o mingle_v qualify_v with_o the_o first_o will_n and_o their_o desire_n be_v to_o be_v fill_v to_o swell_v and_o to_o be_v great_a these_o draw_v into_o they_o and_o fill_v the_o chamber_n of_o the_o deep_a viz._n the_o free_a and_o naked_a will_n in_o the_o mind_n they_o bring_v the_o glimpse_n or_o glance_n of_o the_o star_n into_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o qualify_v with_o the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o glimpse_n or_o flash_n they_o fill_v the_o break_a gate_n of_o the_o darkness_n with_o flesh_n and_o wrestle_v continual_o with_o the_o first_o will_n from_o whence_o they_o be_v go_v forth_o for_o the_o kingdom_n or_o dominion_n and_o yield_v themselves_o up_o to_o the_o first_o will_n as_o to_o their_o father_n which_o willing_o receive_v their_o region_n or_o dominion_n for_o he_o be_v obscure_a and_o dark_a and_o they_o 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whence_o the_o gate_n of_o see_v hear_v smell_a taste_v and_o feeling_n go_v forth_o and_o when_o these_o gate_n apprehend_v the_o sweet_a love_a and_o pleasant_a ray_n of_o the_o light_n than_o they_o become_v most_o high_o joyful_a and_o run_v into_o their_o high_a region_n into_o the_o heart_n as_o into_o their_o right_a dwellinghouse_n into_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o receive_v it_o with_o joy_n and_o refresh_v itself_o therein_o and_o there_o its_o sun_n spring_v up_o viz._n the_o pleasant_a tincture_n in_o the_o element-water_n element_n of_o water_n and_o by_o the_o sweet_a joy_n become_v blood_n for_o all_o region_n rejoice_v therein_o and_o suppose_v that_o they_o have_v get_v the_o noble_a virgin_n again_o whereas_o it_o be_v but_o her_o ray_n as_o the_o sun_n shine_v upon_o the_o earth_n from_o whence_o all_o essence_n of_o the_o earth_n rejoice_v spring_n grow_v and_o blossom_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o the_o tincture_n rise_v up_o in_o all_o herb_n and_o tree_n 11._o and_o here_o we_o must_v accurate_o consider_v wherein_o every_o region_n rejoice_v for_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n apprehend_v not_o the_o divine_a light_n as_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o soul_n do_v and_o yet_o only_a that_o soul_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o new_a birth_n but_o star_n they_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n which_o have_v imprint_v or_o image_v itself_o in_o the_o tincture_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o heart_n wherein_o the_o soul_n move_v be_v so_o very_o sweet_a that_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o be_v compare_v to_o it_o therefore_o have_v god_n by_o moses_n forbid_v man_n to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n in_o its_o blood_n for_o the_o life_n stand_v in_o it_o for_o the_o bestial_a life_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v in_o man_n that_o his_o spirit_n be_v not_o infect_v therewith_o 12._o the_o three_o region_n receive_v every_o one_o of_o they_o their_o light_n with_o the_o spring_v up_o of_o the_o tincture_n in_o the_o blood_n and_o each_o region_n keep_v its_o tincture_n the_o region_n of_o the_o star_n keep_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o the_o first_o principle_n keep_v the_o abyss_n fire-flash_n and_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o holy_a soul_n receive_v the_o most_o dear_a and_o precious_a light_n of_o the_o virgin_n yet_o in_o this_o body_n only_o her_o ray_n wherewith_o she_o fight_v in_o the_o mind_n against_o the_o crafty_a assault_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o saint_n peter_n witness_v and_o although_o the_o dear_a light_n stay_v for_o a_o while_n in_o many_o in_o the_o new-birth_n or_o regeneration_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o steady_a in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n in_o the_o outward_a birth_n but_o it_o dwell_v in_o its_o own_n centre_n in_o the_o mind_n the_o gate_n of_o language_n speech_n 13._o see_v now_o that_o the_o mind_n stand_v in_o free_a will_n therefore_o the_o will_n discover_v itself_o according_a to_o that_o which_o the_o region_n have_v bring_v into_o the_o essence_n whether_o it_o be_v evil_a or_o good_a whether_o it_o be_v fit_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n or_o for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o hell_n and_o that_o which_o the_o glimpse_n or_o flash_n apprehend_v it_o bring_v that_o into_o the_o will_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o in_o the_o mind_n stand_v the_o king_n and_o the_o king_n be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o whole_a body_n and_o he_o have_v five_o counselor_n which_o sit_v altogether_o in_o the_o kindle_v noise_n of_o the_o tincture_n and_o each_o of_o they_o try_v that_o which_o the_o glimpse_n with_o its_o infection_n have_v bring_v into_o the_o will_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o these_o counselor_n be_v the_o five_o sense_n 14._o first_o the_o king_n send_v give_v it_o to_o the_o eye_n to_o see_v whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o the_o eye_n give_v it_o to_o the_o ear_n to_o hear_v from_o whence_o it_o come_v whether_o out_o of_o a_o true_a or_o out_o of_o a_o false_a region_n and_o whether_o it_o be_v a_o lie_n or_o truth_n and_o the_o ear_n give_v it_o to_o the_o nose_n the_o smell_n that_o must_v smell_v whether_o that_o which_o be_v bring_v in_o and_o stand_v before_o the_o king_n come_v out_o of_o a_o good_a or_o false_a evil_a essence_n and_o the_o nose_n give_v it_o to_o the_o taste_n which_o must_v try_v whether_o it_o be_v pure_a or_o impure_a and_o therefore_o the_o taste_n have_v the_o tongue_n that_o it_o may_v spew_v spit_v it_o out_o again_o if_o it_o be_v false_a impure_a but_o if_o it_o be_v a_o thought_n to_o be_v express_v in_o a_o word_n than_o the_o lip_n be_v the_o doorkeeper_n which_o must_v keep_v it_o shut_v and_o not_o let_v the_o tongue_n forth_o but_o must_v bring_v it_o into_o the_o region_n of_o the_o air_n into_o the_o breath_n nostril_n and_o
there_o in_o pomp_n and_o bravery_n and_o understand_v very_o nothing_o of_o the_o baptism_n and_o do_v not_o put_v up_o the_o least_o prayer_n to_o god_n what_o think_v thou_o how_o do_v thou_o stand_v in_o this_o covenant_n before_o the_o holy_a trinity_n even_o like_o a_o swine_n before_o a_o look_a glass_n 35._o or_o shall_v i_o be_v filent_a i_o must_v speak_v for_o i_o see_v it_o do_v what_o thou_o will_v this_o be_v the_o truth_n thou_o carry_v a_o new_a wash_v soul_n from_o the_o baptism_n but_o thou_o be_v a_o filthy_a swine_n even_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o all_o the_o devil_n but_o the_o bath_n laver_n of_o regeneration_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o beast_n and_o far_o from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n lie_v not_o in_o thou_o but_o it_o lie_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o christ_n 36._o but_o this_o i_o say_v according_a to_o my_o knowledge_n and_o not_o out_o of_o any_o command_n that_o if_o the_o parent_n be_v wicked_a and_o indeed_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o that_o they_o have_v thus_o beget_v their_o fruit_n out_o of_o their_o false_a or_o evil_n essence_n in_o which_o patent_n there_o be_v no_o faith_n but_o only_o a_o false_a hypocrisy_n and_o yet_o will_v christian_n in_o a_o apish_a mockery_n be_v count_v christian_n and_o as_o the_o devil_n oftentimes_o change_v himself_o into_o the_o likeness_n of_o a_o angel_n so_o they_o also_o send_v their_o child_n with_o the_o like_a trim_v false_a angel_n before_o the_o covenant_n of_o christ_n such_o do_n be_v very_o dangerous_a which_o also_o instant_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o grow_n of_o the_o tree_n indeed_o the_o covenant_n continue_v still_o but_o there_o must_v be_v earnestness_n in_o avoid_v of_o the_o devil_n it_o may_v be_v that_o very_o many_o be_v baptise_a in_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n because_o they_o do_v but_o contemn_v the_o covenant_n and_o many_o time_n wicked_a drunken_a priest_n use_v it_o who_o even_o stick_v in_o hell_n fire_n over_o head_n and_o ear_n and_o therefore_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n stand_v as_o a_o testimony_n against_o the_o multitude_n congregation_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o that_o which_o they_o see_v and_o know_v and_o do_v not_o perform_v it_o with_o earnest_a sincerity_n that_o shall_v judge_v and_o condemn_v they_o 37._o now_o say_v reason_n how_o be_v the_o baptism_n then_o i_o perceive_v nothing_o but_o water_n and_o word_n i_o answer_v harken_v belove_v reason_n thy_o outward_a body_n be_v in_o this_o world_n only_o and_o therefore_o outward_a water_n be_v requisite_a but_o as_o the_o hide_a man_n christ_n with_o his_o pure_a element_n hold_v the_o out-birth_n of_o this_o world_n viz._n the_o four_o element_n wherein_o our_o body_n confi_v and_o as_o all_o be_v he_o so_o he_o hold_v also_o the_o outward_a water_n and_o baptize_v with_o the_o inward_a water_n of_o his_o element_n with_o the_o water_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n come_n out_o of_o his_o holy_a body_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o covenant_n baptize_v with_o the_o inward_a water_n and_o the_o minister_n baptize_v with_o the_o outward_a the_o outward_a man_n receive_v the_o earthly_a elementary_a water_n and_o the_o soul_n receive_v the_o water_n of_o the_o wash_n in_o the_o regeneration_n 38._o the_o soul_n be_v wash_v in_o the_o holy_a water_n and_o the_o word_n be_v present_v to_o it_o and_o the_o soul_n stand_v in_o the_o covenant_n and_o now_o it_o may_v reach_v after_o the_o pearl_n although_o the_o soul_n be_v tie_v backward_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n yet_o it_o stand_v in_o the_o covenant_n for_o all_o that_o and_o if_o in_o the_o unfeigned_a faith_n of_o the_o parent_n of_o the_o priest_n and_o of_o the_o stander_n by_o it_o be_v thus_o wash_v in_o the_o liver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o so_o pass_v into_o the_o covenant_n than_o the_o devil_n may_v not_o touch_v it_o till_o the_o time_n that_o it_o discern_v understand_v what_o evil_n and_o good_a be_v and_o enter_v into_o one_o of_o 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nine_o righteous_a that_o need_v no_o repentance_n 41._o then_o say_v reason_n i_o can_v see_v nothing_o but_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o christ_n also_o give_v his_o disciple_n but_o bread_n and_o wine_n i_o answer_v as_o the_o baptism_n outward_o be_v outward_a water_n and_o the_o inward_a be_v the_o water_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o holy_a trinity_n baptize_v as_o may_v be_v see_v in_o jordan_n that_o three_o person_n appear_v the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o the_o water_n the_o father_n in_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n over_o the_o water_n move_v upon_o the_o head_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o all_o three_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n baptise_a this_o man_n christ_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v also_o in_o the_o supper_n 42._o the_o outward_a be_v earthly_a bread_n and_o wine_n as_o thy_o outward_a man_n also_o be_v earthly_a and_o the_o inward_a in_o his_o testament_n be_v his_o body_n and_o blood_n and_o that_o thy_o inward_a man_n receive_v 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and_o contention_n in_o self_n pride_n come_v for_o they_o aim_v only_o at_o pride_n and_o advancement_n to_o recreate_v themselves_o in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o self_n they_o be_v no_o shepherd_n or_o pastor_n of_o christ_n but_o minister_n or_o servant_n of_o the_o antichrist_n they_o have_v set_v themselves_o upon_o christ_n throne_n but_o they_o have_v erect_v it_o in_o this_o world_n 20._o yet_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n but_o consist_v in_o power_n and_o there_o be_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o no_o man_n except_o he_o be_v regenerate_v in_o god_n out_o of_o his_o corrupt_a house_n of_o sin_n where_o then_o the_o fierceness_n change_v itself_o into_o love_n and_o he_o be_v a_o priest_n of_o god_n in_o the_o life_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o always_o seek_v that_o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o god_n and_o the_o new_a man_n be_v hide_v in_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n but_o he_o be_v in_o ternario_fw-la sancto_fw-it in_o the_o holy_a body_n of_o jesus_n christ_n understand_v in_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o body_n 21._o for_o such_o also_o his_o covenant_n with_o we_o be_v both_o in_o the_o baptism_n and_o the_o last_o supper_n he_o take_v not_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o creature_n and_o give_v it_o to_o his_o disciple_n but_o he_o take_v the_o body_n of_o the_o pure_a element_n that_o be_v before_o god_n wherein_o god_n dwell_v which_o be_v present_a in_o all_o creature_n but_o comprise_v in_o another_o principle_n and_o give_v it_o to_o his_o disciple_n to_o eat_v and_o to_o drink_v under_o earthly_a bread_n and_o wine_n so_o also_o he_o baptise_a the_o outward_a man_n with_o earthly_a elementary_a water_n but_o the_o inward_a new_a man_n he_o baptise_v with_o the_o water_n in_o the_o holy_a pure_a element_n of_o his_o body_n and_o spirit_n which_o substance_n appear_v only_o in_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o be_v present_a every_o where_o yet_o be_v hide_v to_o the_o three_o principle_n viz._n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n 22._o for_o as_o we_o know_v that_o our_o mind_n reach_v all_o over_o this_o world_n and_o also_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o god_n so_o also_o the_o life_n of_o the_o pure_a element_n wherein_o the_o creature_n christ_n and_o our_o new_a man_n in_o christ_n stand_v reach_v every_o where_o all_o over_o and_o it_o be_v all_o over_o full_a of_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o life_n of_o jesus_n christ_n but_o only_o in_o the_o one_o pure_a holy_n element_n and_o not_o in_o the_o four_o element_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o star_n 23._o therefore_o there_o need_v not_o in_o our_o write_n much_o toil_n nor_o hard_a consideration_n or_o study_n we_o write_v out_o of_o another_o principle_n no_o reader_n understand_v we_o right_o in_o the_o ground_n except_o his_o mind_n be_v bear_v in_o god_n there_o ought_v no_o historical_a skill_n and_o knowledge_n to_o be_v seek_v for_o in_o our_o write_n for_o as_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o see_v god_n with_o earthly_a eye_n so_o also_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o a_o unenlightened_a mind_n in_o the_o earthliness_n can_v comprehend_v write_n it_o heavenly_a thought_n and_o meaning_n can_v comprehend_v write_n it_o like_a must_v be_v comprehend_v by_o like_a 24._o indeed_o we_o carry_v the_o heavenly_a treasure_n in_o a_o earthly_a receptacle_n vessel_n but_o there_o must_v be_v a_o heavenly_a vessel_n receptacle_n hide_v in_o the_o earthly_a else_o the_o heavenly_a treasure_n be_v not_o comprise_v nor_o hold_v none_o shall_v think_v or_o desire_v to_o find_v the_o lily_n of_o the_o heavenly_a bud_n with_o deep_a search_v and_o study_v if_o he_o be_v not_o enter_v by_o earnest_a repentance_n into_o the_o new_a birth_n so_o that_o it_o be_v grow_v in_o himself_o for_o else_o it_o be_v but_o a_o history_n where_o his_o mind_n never_o find_v the_o ground_n and_o yet_o itself_o suppose_v it_o have_v 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world_n in_o so_o great_a danger_n between_o heaven_n and_o hell_n and_o must_v continual_o wrestle_v with_o the_o god_n devil_n if_o perhaps_o through_o weakness_n i_o may_v fall_v into_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o the_o light_n of_o my_o knowledge_n may_v be_v withdraw_v from_o i_o that_o it_o may_v serve_v i_o to_o recall_v it_o to_o memory_n and_o raise_v it_o up_o again_o for_o god_n will_v that_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v help_v and_o will_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o that_o he_o return_v come_v to_o he_o &_o live_v in_o he_o eternal_o for_o who_o sake_n he_o have_v suffer_v his_o own_o heart_n that_o be_v his_o son_n to_o become_v man_n that_o we_o may_v cleave_v to_o he_o and_o rise_v again_o in_o he_o and_o depart_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o enmity_n or_o contrary_a will_n be_v newborn_a in_o he_o 17._o therefore_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o profitable_a to_o man_n in_o this_o world_n while_o he_o dwell_v in_o this_o miserable_a corrupt_a 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the_o dragon_n and_o the_o serpent_n worm_n will_v devour_v and_o there_o stand_v the_o virgin_n upon_o the_o earthly_a moon_n and_o despise_v the_o earthiness_n and_o tread_v it_o under_o foot_n and_o so_o shall_v adam_n also_o have_v tread_v the_o earthiness_n underfoot_o but_o it_o overcome_v he_o therefore_o afterward_o the_o child_n of_o the_o virgin_n when_o it_o have_v overcome_v the_o tempt_a tree_n must_v also_o enter_v into_o the_o first_o death_n of_o the_o strong_a fierce_a wrath_n in_o the_o death_n and_o overcome_v the_o first_o principle_n 12._o for_o he_o stand_v forty_o day_n in_o the_o temptation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n where_o there_o be_v no_o bread_n nor_o drink_n than_o come_v the_o tempter_n and_o will_v have_v bring_v he_o from_o obedience_n and_o say_v he_o shall_v out_o of_o the_o stone_n make_v bread_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o he_o shall_v leave_v the_o heavenly_a bread_n which_o man_n receive_v in_o faith_n and_o in_o a_o strong_a 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or_o oleum_fw-la the_o oil_n out_o of_o the_o water_n from_o whence_o come_v the_o blood_n in_o which_o the_o noble_a life_n be_v stand_v 22._o now_o the_o sun_n and_o the_o star_n or_o constellation_n continual_o kindle_v the_o tincture_n for_o it_o be_v fiery_a and_o the_o tincture_n kindle_v the_o body_n with_o the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o water_n so_o that_o they_o be_v always_o boil_a rise_n and_o seethe_a the_o star_n or_o constellation_n and_o the_o sun_n be_v the_o fire_n of_o the_o tincture_n and_o the_o tincture_n be_v the_o fire_n of_o the_o body_n and_o so_o all_o be_v seethe_v and_o therefore_o when_o the_o sun_n be_v underneath_o so_o that_o its_o beam_n or_o shine_a be_v no_o more_o upon_o a_o thing_n then_o the_o tincture_n
be_v weak_a for_o it_o have_v no_o kindle_v from_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o although_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o star_n and_o the_o quality_n be_v kindle_v from_o the_o sun_n yet_o all_o be_v too_o little_a and_o so_o it_o become_v feeble_a or_o as_o it_o be_v dead_a and_o when_o the_o tincture_n be_v feeble_a than_o the_o virtue_n in_o the_o blood_n which_o be_v the_o tincture_n be_v whole_o weak_a and_o fink_v into_o a_o sweet_a rest_n as_o it_o be_v dead_a or_o overcome_v 23._o but_o now_o in_o the_o tincture_n only_o be_v the_o understanding_n which_o govern_v the_o mind_n and_o make_v the_o thought_n or_o sense_n therefore_o all_o be_v as_o it_o be_v dead_a and_o the_o constellation_n now_o only_o rule_v in_o the_o root_n of_o the_o first_o principle_n where_o the_o deity_n like_o a_o glance_v lustre_n or_o virtue_n work_v in_o all_o thing_n there_o the_o starry_a spirit_n in_o the_o glance_n of_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o divine_a virtue_n in_o the_o element_n of_o fire_n look_v into_o the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o water_n and_o set_v his_o jaw_n open_a after_o the_o tincture_n but_o that_o be_v void_a of_o power_n and_o therefore_o he_o take_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o tincture_n viz._n the_o mind_n and_o mingle_v or_o qualifi_v with_o it_o and_o then_o the_o mind_n seal_v the_o element_n and_o work_v therein_o dream_n and_o representation_n vision_n all_o according_a to_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o star_n for_o it_o consist_v stand_v in_o the_o work_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o star_n and_o these_o be_v the_o dream_n and_o vision_n of_o the_o night_n in_o the_o sleep_n the_o gate_n of_o the_o high_a depth_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o tincture_n 24._o though_o the_o doctor_n it_o may_v be_v know_v what_o the_o tincture_n be_v yet_o the_o simple_a and_o unlearned_a do_v not_o who_o many_o time_n if_o they_o have_v the_o art_n have_v better_a gift_n and_o understanding_n than_o the_o doctor_n therefore_o i_o write_v for_o those_o that_o seek_v though_o indeed_o i_o hold_v that_o neither_o the_o doctor_n nor_o the_o alchemist_n have_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o tincture_n unless_o he_o be_v bear_v again_o in_o the_o spirit_n such_o a_o one_o see_v through_o all_o whether_o he_o be_v learned_a or_o unlearned_a with_o god_n the_o peasant_n be_v as_o acceptable_a as_o the_o doctor_n 25._o the_o tincture_n be_v a_o thing_n that_o separate_v and_o bring_v the_o pure_a and_o clear_a from_o the_o impure_a and_o that_o bring_v the_o life_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o spirit_n or_o all_o sort_n of_o essence_n into_o its_o high_a pitch_n degree_n or_o exaltation_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o shine_a or_o of_o the_o lustre_n it_o be_v a_o cause_n that_o all_o creature_n see_v and_o live_v but_o its_o form_n be_v not_o one_o and_o the_o same_o in_fw-la every_o thing_n it_o be_v not_o in_o a_o beast_n as_o in_o man_n so_o also_o it_o be_v different_a in_o stone_n and_o herb_n although_o it_o be_v true_o in_o all_o thing_n yet_o in_o some_o thing_n strong_a and_o in_o some_o weak_a 26._o but_o if_o we_o search_v what_o it_o be_v in_o essence_n and_o property_n and_o how_o it_o be_v generate_v than_o we_o find_v a_o very_a worthy_a precious_a noble_a thing_n substance_n in_o its_o birth_n for_o it_o be_v come_v forth_o from_o the_o virtue_n and_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o deity_n which_o have_v imprint_v itself_o itself_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v so_o secret_a and_o hide_a and_o be_v impart_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o none_o of_o the_o ungodly_a to_o find_v it_o or_o to_o know_v it_o and_o although_o it_o be_v there_o yet_o a_o vain_a false_a or_o evil_n mind_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o it_o and_o therefore_o it_o remain_v hide_v to_o he_o and_o god_n rule_v all_o in_o all_o incomprehensible_o and_o imperceptible_o to_o the_o creature_n the_o creature_n pass_v away_o it_o know_v not_o how_o and_o the_o shadow_n and_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o tincture_n continue_v eternal_o for_o it_o be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a will_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v give_v to_o it_o by_o the_o fiat_n according_a to_o the_o kind_n of_o every_o creature_n also_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o creation_n it_o be_v implant_v and_o incorporate_v in_o jewel_n stone_n and_o metal_n according_a to_o the_o kind_n of_o every_o one_o 27._o it_o be_v from_o eternity_n in_o god_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v eternal_o in_o god_n but_o when_o god_n will_v create_v a_o similitude_n of_o his_o essence_n and_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o darkness_n than_o it_o stand_v in_o the_o flash_n of_o fire_n that_o go_v forth_o in_o the_o place_n where_o the_o five_o form_n of_o the_o birth_n of_o love_n generate_v itself_o in_o the_o similitude_n for_o it_o be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o will_n out_o of_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o its_o shadow_n continue_v in_o the_o will_n of_o god_n eternal_o and_o for_o the_o sake_n thereof_o also_o the_o shadow_n of_o all_o creature_n and_o of_o every_o essence_n substance_n or_o thing_n which_o be_v ever_o generate_v in_o the_o similitude_n remain_v eternal_o for_o it_o be_v the_o similitude_n of_o god_n which_o be_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a will_n yet_o its_o spirit_n continue_v not_o eternal_o in_o the_o three_o principle_n of_o this_o world_n that_o cease_v or_o pass_v away_o with_o the_o cease_n of_o the_o spring_a or_o the_o cease_n of_o the_o life_n 28._o for_o all_o whatsoever_o live_v in_o the_o three_o principle_n corrupt_v or_o pass_v away_o and_o go_v into_o its_o ether_n and_o end_n till_o it_o come_v to_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o tincture_n and_o that_o continue_v stand_v eternal_o as_o a_o shadow_n or_o will_n without_o spirit_n or_o mobility_n but_o in_o the_o second_o principle_n the_o tincture_n continue_v eternal_o stand_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o the_o substance_n or_o essence_n all_o very_o powerful_o viz._n in_o angel_n and_o man_n as_o also_o in_o the_o beginning_n or_o first_o spring_v of_o every_o substance_n for_o their_o centre_n to_o the_o birth_n be_v eternal_o fix_a or_o steadfast_a of_o it_o be_v the_o tincture_n essence_n and_o property_n the_o deep_a gate_n of_o life_n 29._o it_o be_v essence_n be_v the_o flash_n in_o the_o circle_n or_o circumference_n of_o the_o spring_a of_o the_o life_n which_o in_o the_o water_n make_v the_o glance_n and_o shine_a and_o its_o root_n be_v the_o fire_n and_o the_o stock_n be_v the_o sour_a harshness_n now_o the_o flash_n separate_v the_o bitterness_n and_o harshness_n from_o the_o water_n so_o that_o the_o water_n become_v soft_a fluid_fw-la and_o clear_a wherein_o then_o the_o see_v sight_n of_o all_o creature_n do_v consist_v so_o that_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o flash_n in_o the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o water_n do_v see_v and_o the_o flash_n stand_v therein_o like_o a_o glance_v or_o lustre_n and_o satisfy_v fill_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o essence_n from_o which_o the_o essence_n draw_v vehement_o to_o itself_o for_o it_o be_v the_o sour_a harshness_n and_o the_o flash_n continual_o separate_v the_o darkness_n from_o the_o light_n and_o the_o impure_a from_o the_o pure_a and_o there_o now_o stand_v the_o divine_a virtue_n or_o power_n and_o the_o divine_a glance_n continual_o imagine_v or_o imprint_v itself_o in_o the_o pure_a from_o which_o the_o sour_a strong_a property_n be_v separate_v out_o from_o nature_n and_o the_o divine_a glance_n make_v the_o pure_a sweet_a for_o it_o mingle_v itself_o or_o infect_v there_o 30._o but_o the_o sweetness_n be_v like_a oil_n or_o fire_n wherein_o the_o flash_n continual_o kindle_v itself_o so_o that_o it_o shine_v but_o the_o oil_n be_v sweet_a and_o mingle_v with_o the_o matrix_fw-la of_o the_o water_n therefore_o the_o shine_a light_n be_v steady_a constant_a and_o fix_a and_o pleasant_n sweet_a but_o be_v it_o can_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o water_n continue_v to_o be_v a_o oil_n only_o because_o of_o the_o infection_n of_o the_o water_n therefore_o it_o become_v thick_a and_o the_o nature_n or_o kind_a of_o the_o fire_n colour_v it_o red_a and_o this_o be_v the_o blood_n and_o the_o tincture_n in_o a_o creature_n wherein_o the_o noble_a life_n stand_v of_o the_o death_n and_o of_o the_o die_v the_o gate_n of_o affliction_n and_o of_o misery_n 31._o thus_o the_o noble_a life_n in_o the_o tincture_n stand_v in_o great_a danger_n and_o have_v hourly_o to_o expect_v the_o corruption_n or_o destruction_n break_v or_o dissolution_n for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o blood_n wherein_o the_o spirit_n live_v flow_v out_o or_o pass_v away_o the_o essence_n break_v or_o dissolve_v and_o the_o tincture_n fly_v away_o like_o a_o glance_n or_o
of_o cause_n to_o allow_v any_o other_o ground_n to_o build_v upon_o except_o that_o thou_o will_v let_v thy_o heart_n be_v embitter_v by_o the_o devil_n in_o bestial_a reason_n and_o except_o thou_o will_v wilful_o contemn_v the_o light_n of_o nature_n which_o stand_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o indeed_o if_o thou_o be_v in_o such_o a_o bestial_a way_n leave_v my_o write_n and_o read_v they_o not_o they_o be_v not_o write_v for_o such_o swine_n but_o for_o the_o child_n of_o wisdom_n that_o be_v to_o possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n but_o i_o have_v write_v they_o for_o myself_o and_o for_o those_o that_o seek_v and_o not_o for_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a of_o this_o world_n 66._o behold_v what_o be_v thy_o five_o sense_n in_o what_o virtue_n do_v they_o consist_v or_o how_o come_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o man_n whence_o come_v thy_o see_v that_o thou_o can_v see_v by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o not_o otherwise_o consider_v thyself_o deep_o if_o thou_o will_v be_v a_o searcher_n into_o nature_n and_o will_v boast_v of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n thou_o can_v not_o say_v that_o thou_o see_v only_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n for_o there_o must_v be_v somewhat_o which_o can_v receive_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o which_o do_v mix_v with_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n as_o the_o star_n do_v which_o be_v in_o thy_o eye_n which_o be_v not_o the_o sun_n but_o consist_v of_o fire_n and_o water_n and_o its_o glance_n which_o receive_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n be_v a_o flash_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o fiery_a sour_a and_o bitter_a gall_n and_o the_o water_n make_v it_o soft_a or_o pleasant_a here_o you_o take_v the_o meaning_n to_o be_v only_o concern_v the_o outward_a viz._n the_o three_o principle_n wherein_o the_o sun_n star_n and_o element_n be_v but_o the_o same_o be_v also_o true_a in_o every_o the_o creature_n in_o this_o world_n 67._o now_o what_o be_v it_o that_o make_v the_o hear_n that_o you_o can_v hear_v that_o which_o stir_v and_o make_v a_o noise_n will_v thou_o say_v that_o it_o be_v cause_v by_o the_o noise_n of_o that_o outward_a thing_n which_o give_v the_o sound_n no_o there_o must_v also_o be_v somewhat_o that_o must_v receive_v the_o sound_n and_o qualify_v or_o mix_v with_o the_o sound_n and_o distinguish_v the_o sound_n of_o what_o be_v play_v or_o sing_v the_o outward_a can_v do_v that_o alone_o the_o inward_a must_v receive_v and_o distinguish_v the_o noise_n behold_v here_o you_o find_v the_o beginning_n of_o the_o life_n and_o the_o tincture_n wherein_o the_o life_n consist_v for_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o crack_n in_o the_o spring_a up_o of_o the_o life_n in_o the_o break_n open_a of_o the_o dark_a gate_n stand_v in_o the_o sound_n and_o have_v its_o gate_n open_a next_o the_o fire-flash_n near_o the_o eye_n and_o receive_v the_o noise_n of_o whatsoever_o sound_v 68_o for_o the_o outward_a sound_n qualifi_v with_o the_o inward_a and_o be_v sever_v or_o distinguish_v by_o the_o essence_n and_o the_o tincture_n receive_v all_o be_v it_o evil_n or_o good_a and_o thereby_o testify_v that_o itself_o with_o its_o essence_n that_o generate_v it_o be_v not_o generate_v out_o of_o the_o deity_n else_o the_o tincture_n will_v not_o let_v in_o the_o evil_a and_o that_o which_o be_v false_a into_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o soul_n 69._o therefore_o we_o must_v consider_v that_o the_o noise_n in_o the_o tincture_n of_o man_n be_v of_o a_o high_o nature_n than_o that_o in_o the_o beast_n for_o man_n search_v and_o distinguish_v all_o thing_n which_o give_v a_o sound_n and_o know_v from_o whence_o it_o come_v and_o how_o it_o do_v exist_v which_o the_o beast_n can_v do_v but_o stare_v at_o it_o and_o know_v not_o what_o it_o be_v whereby_o it_o may_v be_v understand_v that_o the_o original_a of_o man_n be_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a because_o he_o can_v distinguish_v all_o thing_n that_o in_o the_o out_o birth_n come_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o body_n be_v all_o thing_n out_o of_o the_o eternal_a nothing_o be_v cause_v to_o be_v something_o which_o be_v comprehensible_a or_o palpable_a and_o yet_o there_o that_o nothing_o be_v not_o a_o mere_a nothing_o but_o it_o be_v a_o property_n source_n after_o the_o corrupt_a shall_v stand_v in_o the_o eternal_a figure_n and_o not_o in_o the_o spirit_n because_o it_o be_v not_o out_o of_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n for_o otherwise_o if_o it_o be_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n than_o it_o shall_v also_o search_v out_o the_o begin_n of_o every_o thing_n as_o well_o as_o man_v who_o in_o his_o sound_n receive_v and_o distinguish_v all_o thing_n 70._o thus_o now_o the_o habitation_n of_o man_n sound_n wherein_o the_o understanding_n be_v must_v be_v from_o eternity_n although_o indeed_o in_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n man_n have_v set_v himself_o in_o the_o corruptibility_n and_o in_o great_a want_n of_o understanding_n as_o shall_v follow_v here_o in_o like_a manner_n also_o we_o find_v concern_v the_o smell_a for_o if_o the_o spirit_n do_v not_o stand_v in_o the_o sound_n than_o no_o smell_n of_o any_o thing_n will_v press_v or_o pierce_v into_o the_o essence_n for_o the_o spirit_n will_v be_v whole_a and_o swell_v but_o it_o stand_v thus_o in_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o disrupt_v break_a darkness_n in_o the_o crack_n and_o in_o the_o sound_n therefore_o every_o virtue_n of_o all_o thing_n press_v in_o into_o that_o gate_n and_o try_v themselves_o by_o one_o another_o and_o what_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o spirit_n do_v love_n that_o it_o desire_v and_o draw_v the_o same_o into_o the_o tincture_n and_o then_o hand_n and_o mouth_n fall_v to_o it_o and_o stuff_n it_o into_o the_o stomach_n into_o the_o atrium_n outward_a court_n of_o the_o four_o element_n from_o whence_o the_o earthly_a essence_n of_o the_o star_n and_o element_n do_v feed_v 71._o and_o the_o taste_n also_o be_v a_o try_v and_o attract_v of_o the_o tincture_n in_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o the_o feel_n also_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n with_o its_o essence_n do_v not_o stand_v in_o the_o sound_n there_o will_v be_v no_o feel_n for_o when_o the_o sour_a essence_n draw_v to_o they_o than_o they_o awaken_v the_o bitter_a prickle_n or_o sting_n in_o the_o fire-flash_n which_o stir_v itself_o either_o by_o gripe_v thrust_v or_o strike_v and_o thereupon_o in_o all_o drive_v the_o bitter_a prickle_n in_o the_o fire-flash_n be_v awaken_v and_o therein_o stand_v the_o move_n and_o all_o in_o the_o tincture_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o noble_a mind_n of_o the_o understanding_n sense_n and_o thought_n of_o the_o threefold_a spirit_n and_o will_n and_o of_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o inclination_n and_o what_o be_v inbred_a in_o a_o child_n in_o the_o mother_n body_n or_o womb_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o bestial_a image_n and_o of_o the_o image_n of_o the_o abyss_n of_o hell_n and_o similitude_n of_o the_o devil_n to_o be_v search_v for_o and_o find_v out_o in_o one_o any_o one_o man._n the_o noble_a gate_n of_o the_o noble_a virgin_n and_o also_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o woman_n of_o this_o world_n high_o to_o be_v consider_v 1._o if_o we_o consider_v ourselves_o in_o the_o noble_a knowledge_n which_o be_v open_v to_o we_o in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o noble_a virgin_n of_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n not_o for_o our_o merit_n honesty_n virtue_n or_o worthiness_n but_o mere_o of_o his_o own_o will_n and_o original_a eternal_a purpose_n even_o in_o those_o thing_n which_o appear_v to_o we_o in_o his_o love_n then_o we_o must_v needs_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o to_o be_v unworthy_a of_o such_o a_o revelation_n and_o be_v we_o be_v sinner_n we_o be_v deficient_a in_o the_o glory_n that_o we_o shall_v have_v before_o he_o 2._o but_o be_v it_o be_v his_o eternal_a will_n and_o purpose_n to_o do_v we_o good_a and_o to_o open_v his_o secret_n to_o we_o according_a to_o his_o counsel_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o withstand_v nor_o to_o bury_v the_o bestow_v talon_n in_o the_o earth_n for_o we_o must_v give_v account_n of_o it_o in_o the_o appear_v of_o his_o come_n therefore_o we_o will_v thus_o labour_v in_o our_o vineyard_n and_o commend_v the_o fruit_n to_o he_o and_o will_v set_v down_o in_o write_v a_o memorial_n for_o ourselves_o and_o leave_v it_o to_o he_o for_o we_o can_v search_v or_o conceive_v no_o further_o than_o only_o what_o we_o apprehend_v in_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n where_o our_o gate_n stand_v comprehensibility_n open_a not_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o purpose_n when_o and_o how_o we_o will_v but_o according_a to_o his_o
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beast_n shall_v have_v be_v so_o fierce_a and_o mischievous_a or_o evil_a for_o god_n say_v let_v the_o earth_n be_v curse_v for_o thy_o sake_n from_o whence_o now_o be_v also_o arisen_a the_o disobedience_n of_o the_o beast_n towards_o man_n and_o their_o wildness_n or_o fly_v in_o their_o face_n as_o also_o that_o they_o be_v so_o cruel_a fierce_a mischievous_a and_o evil_a and_o that_o man_n must_v hide_v himself_o from_o their_o fierce_a rage_n and_o fury_n whereas_o god_n in_o the_o creation_n give_v all_o into_o his_o power_n all_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n shall_v be_v in_o subjection_n under_o he_o which_o now_o be_v clean_o contrary_a for_o man_n be_v become_v a_o wolf_n to_o they_o in_fw-la devour_a the_o beast_n and_o they_o be_v like_a lyon_n against_o he_o and_o there_o be_v mere_a enmity_n against_o one_o another_o he_o can_v scarce_o order_v the_o tame_a beast_n much_o less_o the_o wild_a 8._o and_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n in_o 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clear_a and_o manifest_a in_o the_o light_n for_o he_o have_v lose_v the_o heavenly_a fruit_n which_o grow_v for_o he_o without_o labour_n or_o toil_n of_o his_o and_o now_o he_o must_v dig_v and_o delve_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o sow_v and_o plant_v and_o so_o in_o the_o four_o element_n must_v get_v fruit_n in_o care_n labour_n toil_n and_o misery_n for_o while_o the_o element_n or_o the_o virtue_n or_o power_n out_o of_o the_o element_n spring_v forth_o through_o the_o earth_n there_o be_v so_o long_o a_o continual_a last_a root_n to_o the_o fruit_n but_o when_o the_o element_n by_o the_o curse_n withdraw_v than_o the_o frazen_a congeal_a death_n frailty_n and_o transitory_a fade_a be_v in_o the_o root_n and_o they_o must_v now_o continual_o be_v transplant_v plant_v again_o thus_o the_o turmoyl_a life_n of_o man_n take_v beginning_n wherein_o we_o must_v now_o ourselves_o bathe_v ourselves_o 10._o god_n can_v well_o have_v create_v creature_n which_o shall_v have_v manage_v the_o 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that_o god_n do_v will_n the_o fall_v of_o man_n there_o be_v also_o man_n that_o dare_v to_o say_v that_o god_n do_v will_v it_o and_o say_n that_o he_o fit_v the_o tongue_n of_o the_o serpent_n to_o seduce_v eve_n who_o judgement_n be_v very_o just_o upon_o themselves_o because_o they_o offer_n to_o confirm_v the_o devil_n word_n with_o lie_v and_o go_n about_o to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n 13._o it_o be_v very_o true_a according_a to_o the_o first_o principle_n viz._n the_o abyss_n of_o hell_n he_o have_v will_v it_o but_o that_o kingdom_n be_v not_o call_v god_n there_o be_v yet_o another_o principle_n and_o fast_a enclosure_n between_o but_o in_o the_o second_o principle_n where_o god_n himself_o appear_v he_o have_v not_o will_v it_o indeed_o all_o be_v god_n but_o the_o first_o principle_n be_v the_o band_n of_o eternity_n which_o make_v itself_o from_o whence_o god_n the_o father_n issue_v forth_o from_o eternity_n into_o the_o second_o principle_n and_o therein_o he_o 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they_o make_v no_o intercession_n for_o thou_o neither_o do_v it_o avail_v any_o thing_n for_o thou_o must_v be_v regenerate_v anew_o through_o earnest_a sorrow_n and_o repentance_n thou_o must_v light_v down_o from_o off_o thy_o beast_n and_o must_v go_v on_o foot_n with_o christ_n over_o the_o brook_n kidron_n into_o his_o suffering_n and_o death_n and_o through_o he_o thou_o must_v rise_v again_o out_o of_o his_o grave_n thou_o thyself_o must_v come_v to_o this_o another_o can_v save_v thou_o thou_o must_v enter_v into_o the_o birth_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o with_o he_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n thy_o soul_n must_v in_o the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o new_a man_n christ_n in_o the_o one_o eternal_a element_n be_v bear_v or_o bring_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o four_o element_n into_o the_o water_n of_o the_o element_n of_o eternal_a life_n thy_o antichristian_a feign_a fable_n help_v thou_o not_o for_o it_o be_v say_v such_o faith_n belief_n as_o a_o people_n have_v such_o a_o god_n also_o they_o have_v to_o bless_v they_o 76._o but_o that_o thy_o forefather_n predecessor_n after_o their_o death_n have_v miracle_n appear_v in_o deed_n of_o wonder_n upon_o which_o thou_o build_v that_o be_v cause_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o live_n and_o their_o imagination_n image_v in_o or_o impress_n upon_o their_o tincture_n which_o be_v so_o strong_a that_o it_o can_v remove_v mountain_n a_o evil_a faith_n also_o if_o it_o be_v strong_a can_v in_o the_o first_o principle_n stir_v up_o wonder_n as_o may_v be_v see_v by_o conjurer_n incantation_n and_o by_o the_o wicked_a shower_n of_o sign_n before_o pharaoh_n faith_n as_o they_o believe_v so_o it_o be_v do_v 77._o and_o while_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o live_n at_o the_o time_n of_o thy_o forefather_n be_v yet_o somewhat_o good_a and_o pure_a as_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n still_o and_o they_o do_v not_o seek_v their_o belly_n and_o pomp_n as_o they_o do_v now_o therefore_o their_o faith_n or_o belief_n pierce_v into_o the_o heaven_n into_o the_o pure_a element_n to_o the_o saint_n or_o holy_a soul_n who_o thus_o do_v also_o natural_o appear_v with_o work_n of_o wonder_n or_o miracle_n to_o the_o live_a saint_n in_o their_o element_n in_o the_o strong_a faith_n which_o work_v of_o wonder_n be_v only_o comprehend_v or_o take_v hold_v of_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o that_o they_o not_o impart_v to_o the_o ungodly_a 78._o for_o one_o tincture_n catch_v hold_v of_o the_o other_o so_o that_o the_o saint_n depart_a in_o the_o element_n become_v long_v after_o the_o strong_a faith_n especial_o those_o saint_n depart_v that_o on_o earth_n have_v turn_v many_o to_o righteousness_n for_o as_o every_o one_o work_n of_o faith_n follow_v after_o they_o so_o also_o their_o will_n to_o turn_v more_o man_n still_o follow_v after_o they_o and_o therefore_o one_o faith_n in_o the_o tincture_n of_o the_o holy_a element_n catch_v the_o other_o and_o so_o miracle_n or_o work_n of_o wonder_n be_v do_v at_o the_o memorial_n of_o the_o saint_n this_o god_n permit_v for_o the_o heathen_n sake_n that_o they_o may_v see_v that_o the_o saint_n that_o be_v slay_v or_o depart_a be_v in_o god_n and_o that_o there_o be_v another_o dead_a life_n after_o this_o that_o they_o shall_v turn_v and_o be_v convert_v and_o therefore_o god_n suffer_v these_o work_n of_o wonder_n to_o be_v do_v 79._o but_o in_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o originality_n it_o be_v not_o so_o that_o one_o that_o be_v depart_v have_v power_n to_o help_v one_o that_o be_v live_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n or_o that_o they_o shall_v undertake_v to_o bring_v and_o report_v the_o misery_n of_o the_o live_n before_o god_n and_o pray_v for_o they_o for_o that_o be_v a_o great_a disrespect_n to_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n which_o without_o intercession_n or_o their_o prayer_n pour_v forth_o his_o mercy_n over_o all_o man_n with_o stretch_a out_o arm_n and_o his_o voice_n be_v never_o any_o other_o than_o only_o thus_o come_v you_o all_o to_o i_o you_o hungry_a and_o thirsty_a and_o i_o will_v refresh_v you_o matth._n 11._o he_o say_v come_v to_o i_o i_o will_v do_v it_o willing_o also_o it_o be_v delight_n to_o i_o to_o do_v well_o to_o the_o child_n of_o men._n 80._o who_o be_v it_o that_o will_v presume_v to_o undertake_v to_o stand_v before_o the_o source_n or_o spring_n of_o the_o mercifulnesse_n and_o make_v intercession_n or_o pray_v for_o one_o that_o invocate_v they_o as_o if_o the_o love_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n be_v dead_a and_o do_v not_o desire_v to_o help_v those_o that_o call_v to_o he_o whereas_o his_o arm_n continual_o without_o end_n stand_v stretch_v out_o to_o help_v all_o those_o that_o turn_v to_o he_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n 81._o thou_o wicked_a antichrist_n thou_o say_v that_o faith_n alone_o do_v not_o justify_v the_o soul_n but_o thy_o invent_a work_n for_o thy_o avarice_n or_o covetousness_n these_o must_v do_v the_o deed_n wherein_o will_v thou_o be_v 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which_o god_n promise_v in_o the_o garden_n of_o eden_n spring_v and_o bud_v in_o the_o light_n of_o her_o life_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o god_n and_o when_o the_o angel_n gabriel_n from_o the_o command_n of_o the_o father_n stir_v that_o word_n of_o the_o promise_n with_o the_o message_n than_o it_o let_v itself_o into_o the_o chaste_a virgin_n god_n in_o the_o element_n in_o and_o not_o so_o whole_o and_o altogether_o into_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o virgin_n or_o into_o the_o earthly_a body_n that_o she_o be_v god_v deify_v no_o for_o christ_n himself_o say_v none_o go_v into_o heaven_n but_o the_o son_n of_o man_n who_o be_v come_v from_o heaven_n and_o who_o be_v in_o heaven_n all_o other_o must_v go_v through_o he_o into_o heaven_n he_o he_o
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