A TESTIMONY Of the TRVE LIGHT Of the WORLD Which is given to every man that comes into the world and of the true measure of the gift of God given to every one to profit withal And a True Witness and Faithful Witnessed of Christ Jesus unto this generation that every one may believe in the Light of the World and receive eternal Life or that every one may be left without excuse by the Light which is the condemnation of all that believe not in it but hates it Wherein all may learn the way of Life or know the condemnation from Life into the pit of Darkness Given forth for the good of all people in pity to all souls by him who is not known to the world but a stranger in it Geo. Fâ—x John 3. He that loves the Light his deeds are wrought in God but he that hates the Light his deeds are evil LONDON Printed for Giles Calvert and sold in his Shop at the black Spread-Eagle at the West end of Pauls 1657. The Preface O Earth the Testimony is true and everlasting which God hath given of the Son and which the Son hath given of the Fathâ—r and it abides for ever the Tâ—stimony of Life in all that doth believe and the Testimony of Death to all that believe not even the light of the world which lighteth every man that comes into the world the entrance unto eternal life or the condemnation into destruction and who ever turn from the light of the Son of God within them and walks not in it goes into the Error and into the way of Perdition buâ— who walks in the light stumbles not because he sees the light of this world Christ Jesus the Author and the Finisher of the Faith and there is no other Saviour then he which was is and is to come the light of the world and who-ever preaches a Christ to beliâ—ve in for salvation who hath not lighted every man with the true light preaches a false Christ and not that Christ which the Prophets and John bore witness of and which the Apostles witnessed So that this is truth from the Lord God there is no oâ—her name given for salvation but the name of Jesus nor there is no other Christ Jesus but he which lighteth every man that comes into the world with the true light and except this Christ Iesus be revealed by the spirit of the Father within salvation is not received by him Therefore all friends who have received the tâ—stimony of the light of the Son of God within you and have believed the report of the Father and of the Son hold fâ—st the word of that Testimony and dwell in it and walk in it up to the Father of light and life and this is the power of God in which you will be kept unto the day of salvation and this is the power of God which will keep you from all unrighteousness and so from condemnation and if any turn from the light they run into the evil and backslides from the Truth and such shall bear their own shame and condemnation in the sight of God and all his children For this is the message which was and is that God is light and in him is no darkness at all All that dwels in the light their habitation is in God and they know a hiding place in the day of storm and they that dwell in the light are built upon the rock and cannot be moved for who are moved or shaken goes from the light and so goes from their strength and from the power of God and loses the peace and the enjoyment of the presence of God for the light is the eye by which Gods presence is seen and felt and all that ever comâ—s to the knowledge of God must own the light which Christ hath lighted them withal for there is no other way to the Father of life And this is the testimony which in the power of the Lord hath been born and given through Nations by his servants and the day of your visitation is upon you Nations and Peoples and hitherto the Father hath wrought and the Son hath wrought and the voice of Wisdom hath been heard but the night cometh when no man can work and all that have not received the witnâ—ss which God hath given concerning this Son and all that goes from the testimony of the light within and continues not therein unto the end they shall be given up to fulfil the measure of Iniquity and to run their race in the way to perdition till they be sealed in the pit of darkness and condemnation where there is no repentance and the Lord God Almighty is clear from all their blood and their blood be upon their own head for ever because they hate the light and believes not in it nor continues not unto the end to walk therein And this is the testimony which is given to me to testifie who is not of this wrrld but a servant to him whose Testimony never changeth which is light London 1st of the 11. mon. 1656. E. B. Concerning the Light HEre you may perceive that be in the light a distinguish between them that walk in the light the converted and them that shines in darkness that be unconverted which are the state of darkness and the state of the Apostles preaching to the world and the Jews in the unconverted estate and the estate of the Apostles writing to them that were converted the Believers and the state of them that opposed Truth who was out of the light as you see the Jews which professed the Scriptures of Truth declared forth from the Spirit of Truth and themselves out of it out of the Spirit they knew not Christ the light the end of all the holy men of God speakings and writings and the end of all the types and shadows and figures Him whom all the holy men of God gave testâ—mony of and the Prophets of the Lord God To all you that now be called Christians and believeth not in the light that enlightneth every man that cometh and yet profess Scripture you are in the same nature the Iews were in for they professed Scripture but did not believe in the light which did enlighten every oâ—e that cometh into the world Christ Jesus So you and the Jews being one in professing the Scriptures in words but not believing in the light you be both out of Covenant so you cannot convert the Jews for the converâ—ing of them is to bring them into Covenant with God who brings them into Covenant with God must be in the light and believe in the light which enlightneth every man that cometh into the world that all men through him might believe for saith God I le give him for a Covenant of light God speaks by his Prophet before Christ is come to put an end to the types and shaddows I le give him for a Covenant of light to the Gentiles to enlighten them and I le make a new
light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen then shall thy l ght break forth as the morning and thy light speedily and thy righteousness shall go before thee and the Sun shall be no more thy light by day nor the Moon give light to thee but the Lord God shâ—ll be thy everlasting light here 's conversion thy light riseth in obscurity and thy darkness shall be as the Noon-day read that condition here 's conversion again Isa 58. and 60. such as came out of bondage out of captivity out of transgression the Lord had enlightned them and given them a nail in h s holy Place Mark a nail a fastning Mark and read what a nail doth but such as be in the captivity transgression and bondage darkness covering therefore light shineth and darkness comprehendeth it not thou wilt save the afflicted and bâ—ing down the proud Look thou wilt lighten my candle oh Lord and enlighten my darkness Mark as the afflicted is saved proud looks is brought down the candle is lighted and there 's enlightning of darkness Mark the enlightning of darkness that l ght sees over it Psal 10. and they look'd to the Lord and unto him and were enlightned Mark as there 's a looking to the Lord there 's an enlightning yea which makes the face to shine Psal 34. but looking from the Lord and going from the light and â—ates it he goes into darkness and there he stumbles if it be at Noon-day they were stumbling when Christ was among them the Pharisees the Scribes the Jews which had Scriptures but were darkness and in darkness and the light shined in them but they could not comprehend it and the kingdom of heaven was within them but they were observing it to come Lo here and lo there and of David according to the flesh Christ came said his lightning enlightned the world and the earth saw and trembled Mark enlightned the world you will say he enlightens Saints but his light enlightens the world and the earth saw and trembled Psalm 97. He spread the cloud for a covering and fire to give light in the night Mark who be in the night there was fire to give thâ—m light in the night to stay upon whereby they mâ—ght stay upon the Lord which was to the children of Israel which had the figures of the everlasting substance Christ Je us the enterance of thy words giveth light Ma k the entrance of the words of God giveth light it is a true word but you see the Pharisees had the words and the mind that transgressed so they hated the light Christ they that had received the words from others but the enterance of the words received from God giveth light if I say surely the darkness shall cover me even the night shall be light about me yea the darkness hideth not from thee take notice of this but the night shineth as the day the darkness and the light are both alike to thee for the Lord sees over it who is one with the light that shines in darkness Psal 139. ye are the light of the world saith Christ who saith he was the light of the world said his Disciples was the light of the world Mark the light of it a City set on a hill that cannot be hid neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel but on a candlestick and is giveth light to all that be in the house let the light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorifie your father which is in heaven here they answer the light which every man is enlightned withal that are the light of the wo ld which makes them to gloâ—ifie their father which is in heaven and think not saith Christ that I come to destroy the Law but to fulfil it Matth. 6. the paths of the just are as the shining light which shineth more and more to the perfect day the way of the wicked is as darkness and they know not at what they stumble at Prov. 4. the light of the righteous rejoyced but the lamp of the wicked shaâ—l be put out Mark he goes from it who hates light and transgresseth and abideth not in it and so hath not God Prov. 13. the poor and the deceitful man meets together and the Lord lightens both their eyes Now mark here is the poor and the deceitful man â—oth enlâ—ghtened but he that doth evâ—l leaves the light and doth not come to it because his deeds are evil and that is his condemnation And you that say the wicked man is not enlâ—ghtned the deceitful man is not enlightned you deny the Scripture read Prov. 29. and I say that wisdom did excel folly as light darkness Eccles 2. Mark and know this light and know this wisdom that excels folly and darkness and comâ—rehends it which gives to see the salvation Christ Jesus the light of the world that doth enlighten every man that cometh inâ—o the world the Covenant of God to the Jews and Gentiles and salvation to the ends of the earth so he that believes in the lighâ— shall not abide in darkness but shall have the light of life and he that believeth in the light shall become a child of light and Christ the Saviour of the world doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world and this light from him will let every man see his salvation which believâ—ng in the light receives power to become the Son of God but hating the light it is his condemnation and he doth enlighten all men that câ—meth into the world that all might believe this is his end but he that doth not believe is condemned and this is his condemnation the light that light is come into the world mark into â—he world he doth not say altogether in his Saints and men love darkness rather then the light mark men that darkness are in the world and hates the light and doth evil and will not come to the light left his deeds should be reproved but he that doth truth cometh to the light that his deeds may be manifest that they are wrought in God Now he loveth darkness because his deeds are evil and every one that doth evil hateth the light neither cometh to the light lest his deeds should be reproved mark thâ—se be of the world and hath these the light yea how should they know their evil deeds else and will not come to the light because the light will reprove them therefore men love darkness rather then the light for every one that doth evil hateth the light and this is his condemnation the light that doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world saith John he doth not say every Saint that cometh into the world but every man and light shineth in darkness and darkness doth not comprehend it Now the Apostle writes to the Corinths and told them God had commanded light to shine out of darkness which shined in their hearts which did give them the light
Bildad Job 25. and saith Job the Lord bringeth the thing that is hid forth to light Now all come to know the thing that hath been hid come forth to light you will all know what hath been in prison and by his light saith he when I walked through darkness Mark by his light he walked through darkness through it So here is light shining in darkness and light shining out of darkness and leading through it to bring back his soul from the pit to be enlighâ—ned with the light of the living Job 29. and hâ—s lightning is to the ends of the earth from the wicked their light is with-helden and the high arm shall be broken The Lord saith David is my light and my salvation and my God lightneth my eyes now he that is the salvation is the light Psal 27. for with thee is the fountain of life and in thy light we see light Psal 36. He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light and thy judgement as the Noon day Mark Righteousness Judgement Light Light is sown for the righteous and gladness for the upright in heart but is condemnaâ—ion to the wicked Psal 97. unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness and so it shines forth and this is the light which gives the light of the knowledg of the Glory of God here 's a time out of darkness joyned to the light and they who are joyned to it are one with it so they that are joyned to the Lord are one Spirit and God hath shewed us light said David who said in the light he should see more light He said God had shewed him light Psal 118. O house of Jacob come let us walk in the light of the Lord. Mark who come to walk in the light of the Lord they come to walk in covenant with God Isa 2. for the Lord hâ—th sent his word to Jacob and hath enlightned Israel and the people that walked in darkness have seen a great light and they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death hath light shined this is in the Covenant with God this do many hundreds witness praises be the Lord. The light of Israel shall be for a fire and it shall burn and devour the B yars and Thorns in one day Now Thorns and Bryars that which Thorns and Bryars comes out of stands against the light their feet are swift to run to do evil and to shed innocent blood and because of these actions they grope like blind men they waited for light but obscurity was found there in that path and way Isa 59. and God will make dark the bright light of heaven I will cover the Sun with a cloud and the Moon shall not give her light Ezek. 32. and there shall be no night there no need of a candle nor of the Sun for the Lord God giveth light Christ Jesus is the light which the Lâ—rd God hath given Rev. 22. Are not you such that be Teachers and be stumbling at the light and guide the blind that be in darkness such as need to be taught your selves which cause the name of God to be blasphemed among you Rom. 2. and Christ saith as long as I am in the world I am the light of the world and this the condemnation the light saith Châ—ist he is the light of the world Iohn 9. and light of the world him by whom all things was formed the lights was formed the lesser and the greater the Sun shall be darkned and the Moon shall cease her shining and I beheld the earth and lo it was without form and void and the heavens they had no light Isa 13. Jer. 4. and saith after the tribulation the Sun shall be darkned and the Moon shall not give her light the stars of heaven shall fall and the powers of heaven shall be shaken for as the lightning that shineth from one part of heaven to the otheâ— part of heaven so shall the coming of the Son of man be So the Son of man comes in the clouds with great glory but many shall say Lo here is Christ and lo there is Christ but saith the true Christ go not forth who hath enlightned every man that cometh into the world so every man having a light beiâ—g turned to it you l see him and here is salvation to the ends of the earth but who hate the light it is their condemnatâ—on the light of the Kings countenance is life Prov. 16. have you light that be out of the Kings countenance God is light and he covers himself with light majesty and honour Psalm 104. beware lest you come to that end that stumble at the light that shall go to the Fathers that shall never see light and shall perish like the Beast such hates light which is their condemnation Psal 49. the Arm of the Lord and the light of hâ—s countenance did save but who are from the light of the countenance and out of his Arm they be out of the way of salvation Psalm 44. in thy light we shall see more light saith David O send out thy light for it is truth Psalm 45. Christ is the light Christ is truth who is come and take heed you that stumble at the light lest it be with-helden from you as it is from the wicked for they aâ—e with-helden from it for it is their condemnation from the wicked light is with-helden for they hate it Psalm 38. Consider me O Lord and lighten mine eyes lest I sleâ—p the sleep of death the light leadeth from the sleep to the day from the night for such as be in the night in the darkness though in it the light shines Christ comes upon them as a thief the day is the Lords and the night is the Lords he prepareth the Moon and the Sun and these were made by Christ the light which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world Psalm 49. God spreadeth forth light and all the lights that were made were made by Christ by what way is light parted which scattereth the east wind upon the earth and when I sit in darkness the Lord will be a light to me Mark when he sits in darkness therefore heed the light you may feel the light then you may feel it bringing out of darkness Mic. 7. and the brightness of God is as the light which made persecuting Saul fall to the earth which did not believe in the light which did enlighten every man that cometh into the world when the light shined about him at last he came to find the light shin ng within him and told others that the light shined in their hearts and them that were turned to the light they come to be made partakers with the Saints in lighâ— such as were translated into the kingdom of the Son of God and the Apostle told the Saints they had a more sure word of prophesie to which they did well to take heed until the day dawn and the day star arise in their
shall hear that shall he speak and shew things to come he shall glorifie me for he shall receive of mine saith Christ and shew it unto you who believe the measure receive of mine whose is not by measure and the Comforter when he comes he is to reprove the world of sin and of righteousness of judgement and unbelief of sin because they do not believe Now mind all the large Book of God the spirit of Truth which leads the Saints into all Truth which receives of Christ and shews it unto his Disciples who be in their measure he shall reprove the world because they do not believe and of sin of righteousness and of judgement Now the Comforter whom Christ will send take of his and shew it to the Disciples who reprove the world Now mind this and read this whether this be a measure yea or nay which câ—mes from him who received not the Spirit by measure Iohn 16. He that leads the believers into all Truth reprove the unbelievers in the world of sin of judgmens and righteousness so he that is led into all Truth sees that which is reproved with the spiâ—it of Truth that leads and when Christ saith he shall take of mine and shew it unto you whether this be a measure yea or nay from him whom God gave the spirit not by measure too And saith the Lord by his Prophets and Apostles It shall come to pass in the last days I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh and my sons and my daughters shall prophesie young men shall see visions old men shall dream dreams and on my handmaids will I pour out my spirit in those days aâ—d they shall prophesie Acts 2.17 18. Look you Deceivers Here the Lord saith he will pour out of his spirit mark the word out of it upon all flesh What young men and old men and sons and daughters and maids All these to have the spirit of the Lord upon all flesh poured Here say they these deny the means then here mark the word out of the Lords spirit and the notable day of the Lord is coming and whosoever calleth on the name of the Lord shall be saved Numb 16.22 the God of the spirits of all flesh is known and saith the Apostle Paul who would not boast himself above his own measure that which may be known of God is manifest in them God hath shewed it unto them with this which was of God manifest in them they knew covetousness malice murder deceit and ungodliness who knows the judgement of God was upon such things Rom. 1. and that they were worthy of death that not only do the same but have â—leasure in them that do them therefore is the wrath of God revealed from heaven against all the ungodliness and unrighteous of men so whether this of God manifest in them which God shewed unto them with which they knew unrighteousness and Gods judgement upon them that do it and they are worthy of death whether this be a measure yea of nay which is of God which he hath shewed to them and what was that in them that did by nature the things contained in the Law which shewed the works of the Law written in their hearts Mâ—rk written But shall not this judge them that have the outward Law but are out of the life of it and saith the Apostle Paul 1 Cor. 12. the manifestation of the spirit is given to every man to profit withal Now mark here the spirits manifestation is given to every one to profit withal there are diversities of gifts but by the same spirit and so the manifestation of it is given to every man to profit withal Mark to one is given the spirit of Wisdom to another the spirit of knowledge to another the gifts of healing to another the spirit of discerning to another tongues but all these worketh the one and the self same spirit dividing to every man severally as he will now to every man severally as he will And saith the same Apostle Tit 2.11 12. the grace of God that brings salvation hath appeared to all men teaching us to deny ungodliness and worldly lust and to live soberly and righteously Now you that turn this grace that brings salvation into wantonness may deny it and say it hath not appeared to â—ll men which teacheth the Saints which by grace are saved and saith Jude behold the Lord cometh with ten thousand of his Saints to exâ—cute Judgment upon all to convince all that are ungodly amongst them of their ungodlâ— deeds they have ungodly commited of all their speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him Here mark against him that cometh with ten thousands of his Saints to convince all of ungodly deeds and their hard speeches now is here all of their hard speeches all of their ungodly deeds none left out but all Looke you blind what is that which convinceth all of their ungodly deeds and hard speeches is not that the spirit of the Lord which is now come and coming to raigne and to reprove the world who will raigne and be king and Judg and have not you all somthing in you that doth reprove you for your hard speeches and your ungodly deeds the ungod lyest of you all and who live in your hard speeches and the Apostle writing to the Gentiles he saith But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ now marke here is the measure of the gift of Christ who lighteth every man that cometh into the world that all men through him might believe he that believeth is saved and he that doth not is condemned and this is the condemnation that light is come into the world and men love darkness rather then light because their deeds be evil now every man being enlightened that cometh into the world one he loves the light and brings his deeds to the light that with the light he may see whether they be wrought in God the other he hates the light because that his deeds be evill and he will not bring his deeds to the light because he knowes that the light will reprove him that hates light whose deeds are evill whom Christ enlightened knowes that the light will reprove him therefore the will not come to the light because his deeds are evill and I will give him for a light to the Genâ—iles salvation to the ends of thâ— earth and what is that which the children that wlaketh according to the course of this world the Prince of the power of the Ayre that works in the children of disobedience what is that which they are disobedient to a consider mark and read your selves which being dâ—sobedient they walked according to the course of the world and the Prince of the power of the ayre which now worketh in the children of disobedience now mark what disobedience is too and him that hath an eare let him read and heaâ— and saith the Apostle to the
that takes them which are professing the Scriptures declared forth from the light not believing in it but making a trade of the words disputing contending and are in strife about them the light in the dark about the words that came from the light the holy Scriptures that were given forth to be read Mark to be believed in to be practised for Moses and the Prophets they was in the light they spake forth the Scriptures from the light and they spake them forth to be fulfilled and what they wrote they wrote to be fulfilled and Christ Jesus the light came to fulfil what was wrote of him and they saw Moses and the Prophets saw what must come to fulfil their words Christ Jesus which did come to fulfil their words and the Jews that were out of the light saw not Christ when he was come to fulfil Moses and the Prophets words the Jews professed and the Apostles who witnessed Christ and the Disciples who was come to fulfil what was written of him they shewed to the Jews Pharisees and to the great wise Professors great knowing men who professed Moses and the Prophets that a Mes iaâ— was to come they being out of the light they shewed unto them that Jesus was the Christ out of Mâ—sâ—s and the Prophets which they professed but did not believe in the light so they shewed the fulfilling of the Prophets and the fulfilling of Moses words and preached to them him that was come which did fulfil them which they that did believe in the light come to see the second Priest-hood who turned were from the first Priest-hood Temple Synagogue Priest-hood that took Tiths But them that did not believe in the light stumbled at the Apostles words and stumbled at the light which doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world these Builders rejected the â—orner-stone and counted themselves unworthy of eâ—ernal life and though they professed Moses and the Prophets words but believed not in the light as all our Professors and Priests of the world in our dayes which believeth not in the light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world judging themselves unworthy of eternal life yet professing Moses Christ and the Apostles words but seeth not the fulfilling of Moses and the Prophets nor Christs words and Apostles words such as be out of the light that believes not in it these are now haling out of the Synagogue prisoning and beating and persecuting that believe not in the light that enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world as the Jews did out of their Temple which prisoned and persecuted as those do and haled before Magistrates which fulfil choise words they that did so believed not in the light but were out of the light and so they know not the Son nor the Father take notice of this all priests and people who are haling now out of the Synagogues who are the generation that are fulfilling Christs words that the righteous blood may come upon you all But the Lamb hath gotten the victory and the Saints sings over you all them that be out of the light be out of truth which answers light and truth in every man which is the condemnation of all that are out of the light and hate it and this is the word of the Lord God to you and all that sees the light sees their salvation they that believe in the light and in that do dwell which condemn all the world and none cometh to everlasting life but who cometh to the light which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world who is the life and as every man cometh to the light which he is enlightened withal he cometh to the life of man and he cometh to the way to the Father which no man cometh to the way to the Father but who cometh to the light which enlighteneth him and every one that cometh into the world by which light all things were made and none cometh to truth but who cometh to the light which doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world him by whom the world was made glorified with the Father before the world began and no man cometh to the glorious Gospel which is the Image of God but who cometh to the light which enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world and no man receiveth the power to become the Sons of God but who receiveth the light which cometh from Christ which is the power of God who doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world him by whom it was made nor no man cometh to the truth in the inward parts but such as cometh to the light which doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world him by whom it was made who doth enlighâ—en every man that cometh into the world who is the truth in the inward parts there is it to be heard found seen and received with that is Christ the mistery the light seen with the light which comes from him which is the truth in the inward parts with this is the Kingdom of God seen which hath no end and here is the light of the Gospel known which is the Image of God with this is the God of this World seen with the light which comes from him which was glorified with the Father before the world began Take notice of this all ye children of light and all they that do withstand the light which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world him by whom it was made glorified with the Father before the world began they do withstand the way for every one coming into the world having a light that comes from the way le ts him see the way and a light from the life lets him see the life and a light from the truth lets him see the truth and a light from the word lets him see the words and lets him see the word that was in the beginning before the world was this light from the way to the Father with which they know the way to the Father into the Kingdom of God where there is no shadow a light from him which was glorified with the Father before the World began which light shining in the heart gives them the light of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ and this is the treasure in earthen vessels now every man having a light from the truth which is the Christ which is the way to the Father the God of all truth here you need not go forth to ask where you shall find truth for it is in your inward parts and as that teacheth you and you abide in it you continue in the Son and in the Father from whence it comes and every man having a light from Christ who is the light with which light hee will see him that comes from him which light leads to him that he may believe in him he shall not come into condemnation he need not to say lo here is Christ lo there 's Christ he that believeth in the light that enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world now every man believing in the light which enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world with which they be lighted withal here 's the true belief then they believe in Christ who is the light Mark in him for the Pharisees believed had the letter who did not believe in the light so was blind so are all now who do not believe in the light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world therefore they that do not believe in the light which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the World that they might believe through him But talkes of a belief because the Scriptures declares and believes not in the light they believe not in the truth the devils which be out of the light which is the truth can talk of the Scriptures as well as all the World which is out of the light out of truth which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world that all men through him might believe they that withstand the light that enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world withstands the way and they that stumble at it stumble at the way and they that stumble at the light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world they stumble at truth and they know not Christ which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world and Priest and people knows not John the messenger of Christ sent from God to bear witness to this true light that doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world who suffered death by the powers of the earth for bearing his righteous testimony against the unrighteous and the powers of the earth and the great Rabbies standeth against them now and doth cast them into prison that are the witnesses of this light this true light that doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world that all men through him might believe who is the Son of God and against this light which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world the powers of the earth and the rulers of the earth and the chief Priests gathered Councels together against who lighted every man that cometh into the world him by whom it was made and so all they that are stumbling at the light which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world which is the Covenant of God the Covenant of light they are stumbling at the Covenant and all them And those that keep people from the light that doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world keep people from the Covenant of God the Covenant of light the Covenant of life the Covenant of peace and to you this is the word of the Lord God and every man coming into the world being enlightened with the Covenant of light he loving the light and receiving the light he receives the Covenant but hating the light he goes into the evil deeds and this is the light doth make them manifest and this his condemnation that hates it the light and not believing in it and this the ligâ—◠〈◊〉 torments the evil doer and reprooves him and mâ—â—eâ— manifest his wayes and deeds and this is the light that makes manifest him that abode not in truth that speaks a lie that 's from the truth from the light with the light condemned which answers the light in every mans conscience so this is the word of the Lord God Given forth in Lanson Castle G. F.
the light Now where God hath commanded the light to shine out of darkness Mark out of darkness such are come to be turned from the darkness to the light such witnesseth conversion and the Image of God shines in them But the other the darkness cannot comprehend it Acts 26. that Christ should suffer and rise again and shew light to the people and to the Gentiles and this was the Apostles confession before the heathen when that they thought he had been mad when he confessed the light the Heathenish Rulers did and said that he was sent to turn people from the darkness to the light Now light shines in darkness saith Iohn and you were somtimes darkness saith the Apostle to the converted and these that were to be turned from the darkness to the light was the unconverted But where God hath commanded the light to shine out of darkness to give the light of the knowledge of God these be the converted here 's light comes out of darkness So all you that doth not see the light which doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world which shines in darkness and darkness doth not câ—mprehend it and where light shines out of the darkness it gives the light of the knowledge of the glory of God you that do not see this are the darkness yet which do not comprehend the light and the god of the world hath blinded their minds and their eyes are not yet opened and from darkness you are not yet turned and in the unconverted state you yet be that the god of the world hath yet blinded your minds lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ should shine in you which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world so what communion hath light with darkness it is an unequal yoke 1 Cor. 6. for light brings to have fellowship with God communion with God but darkness cannot comprehend it and thus the Apostle who was sent to turn people from the darkness to the light warning both small and great which made the heathenish Rulers to think that he was mad To turn people now from the darkness to the light and to profess the light is the same as it was then and them that are wondering and thinks them besides themselves that speaks of the light to them their eies are not yet opened so your eyes must be opened before you see the light so he that believes the light shall not abide in darkness but he shall have the light of life Mark the light shines in darkness there but he that believes in the light shall not abide there but he shall have the light of l fe so if any man walks in the night he stumbles because there is no light in him in him that walks in the night Mark he walks in darkness and it is his time of darkness and these are them that sees not Christ the light that doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world yet light shines in darkness but he that walks in the light there 's no occasion of stumbling in him but he that walks in the night he stumbles because there is no light in him for he is from the light for light shines in darkness and darkness comprehâ—nds it not Here you may see him who abâ—des not in the truth but walks in the night endures not light he that wâ—lks in the night goes from the light and hates the liâ—ht because his deeds are evil and will not come to the lâ—ght because the light will reprove him Iohn 11. so while you have the light walk in the light lest darkness come upon you for he that walks in the darkness knows not whither he goes and while you have the light believe in the light that you may bâ—come children of the light so bâ—lieving in the light you become a child of the lâ—ght I am come a light into the world that whosoever believeth in me should not abide in darkness Mark he is to come out of darkness he is not to abide there he that believes in Christ the light of the world Now whosoever saith he believeth in Christ and abides in darkness his belief is false John 12. but whosoever believeth in the light should not abide in darkness he comes to have death abol shed and hath brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel that 's the power of God 2 Tim. 1. and who sees this knows him who hath immortality dwelling in the light here 's the converted estate And Brethren ye are not in darkness that the day should overtake you as a thief but ye are all the chiâ—dren of the light and of the day and not of the night nor of darkness Mark the Apostle saith they was not in da knâ—ss and so the day should not come upon them as a thieâ— and mark how the day wiâ—l come upon them who be in the darkness that comprehends not the light that be in the time of light shining in darkness and dâ—rkness doth not comprehend it upon such the day will câ—me as a thief Mark â—he day will come as a thief What a woâ—d is this upon them that are not the children of light but upon them that be darkness where light is not comprehended 1 Thes 5. A light to the Gentil s a glory to Israel Mark a light to them that are called heathen and a glory to the people of God Luke 2. And here one saw the fulfilling of the prophets he that saw his salvation saw the glory of Israel and the light of the Gentiles so doth every one that seeth their salvation they see the light that lighâ—eneth every one that cometh into the world the glory of Israel and the glory of the Gentiles Now saith Christ to his Disciples what I tell you in the darkness that speak you in light and what I tell you in the ear that preach you on the house top and be not afraid of him that kills the body Mark what condition these was in when this was spoken to them when he told them there was nothing covered that should not be revealed and hid that shall not be known Matth. 10. and saith Christ the light of the body is the eye if therefore thy eye be single thy whole body shall be full of light Mark if thy eye be single make search and see if it be so Matth. 6 but if thy eye be evil thy whole body is full of darkness Mark there 's place for it if therefore the light that be in thee be da kness how great is that darkness such are seâ—ving Mammon and the contrary master to such here 's the distinction and laying up for themselves treasure upon earth where the eye is not single and such puts light for darkness and darkness for light So Christ was called with the Jews a Prince of Divels So the light that was in you was darkness yet Christ told them the Kingdom of Heaven was within them and the Kingdom of Heaven
hearts Now you that are stumbling at the light how far short are you of this sure word of Prophesie as a light that shineth in a dark place until the day dawning and the day-star arising in the heart 2 Pet. 1. and are not you judging before the time and the Lord will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and make manifest the counsel of the heart you that are judging and stumbling at the light are you not found in this condition 1 Cor. 4. and the Sun and the Moon praiseth the Lord and the Stars of light which was made by Christ and you that are standing against salvation Christ Jesus that doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world that calls this lighâ— this salvation a natural light you have not yet seen your selves to be that woman that lighteth a candle to sweep the house and hath found the piece of silver Luke 15. so the Teachers that doth deny the light Christ that doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world you are the Ministers of Satan that transforms themselves into an Angel of light 2 Cor. 11. and so you that do deny the light that doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world you lâ—ghtly esteem the Rock of your salvation which doth enlightlighten every man that cometh into the world Deut. 31. but you are them that lay the hâ—avie burdens upon the people which makes them haavier not lighter then your fathers as you may read 2 Chron. 10. 1 Kings 12. and see what burdens they laid upon the just they that did transgress but when you come to see the Angâ—l come down from heaven that lightens the earth with his glory then shall you know the fall of Babylon then may you come to see the light that lightness every one that cometh into the world Rev. 18. but all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light awake thou that sleepeth and arise from the dead and Christ will give thee light so they that sleep sleep in the night he thâ—t comes to the day he comes to Christ he is awakened and risen from the dead and witnesseth Christ light he hath enlightned him withal he is arisen from the dead and he is awakened and he sleeps not he is out of sleep and among whom you shine as lights in the world the children of the light that are in the light that doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world they are in Christ these shines as lights in the world these are converted answering the light in every one Phil. 2. That which doth make manifest is light and that which doth reprove is light and all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light for whatsoever doth make manifest is light for every one that doth evil hateth the light and will not come to the light because it will repâ—ove him this is the true light that doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world What is the drunkard enlâ—ghtned and the swearer and the adulterer and the Heathen yea drunkenness is an evil deed and theft is an evil deed and adultery and the murderer and these doth evil and these comes not to the light lest the light should reprove them and these with the light knows they should not do so and this is their condemation saith Christ the light and their works are wrought out of God and these are the children of disobedience now he that loveth the light he cometh to the light and bringeth his works to the light that they may be mâ—nifest that they are wrought in God and he is not condemned so times of darkness the light not comprehendâ—d with the darkness and the light shines in darkness and a time of putting light for darkness and this the time when the word hath no place in them and this is the time of the children of disobediencâ— the Prince of the power of the Ayr rules iâ— them this is the time of the unconverted under the power of Satan in the darkness not turned to the light for this is the time that the god of the world blinding the eyes that the light of the glorious Gospel should not shine into them for God having commanded light to shine out of darkness to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God Here the salvation is known the everlasting Covenant is known and and all who denies the light denies the salvation of God to the ends of the earth and him the Prophet Moses wrote which God would raise up which the people should hear which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world which is the Treasury of Wisdom and Knowledge which light being turned to it which comes from Christ which shines in the heart it gives the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ Now the first Priesthoâ—d and his lips was to preserve th knowledge of the people and they was to hear Moses the Jews was which there was a separation between them and the Gentiles the second Priesthood Christ is a light to the Gentiles the Gentiles shall hear him and the Jews shall hear him and this is the Prophet Christ Jesus that Moses wrote of which God would raise up that people should hear and doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world that all men might through him believe so they were to hear Moses and he that doth not hear him is to be cut off he goes from the light they that walk in the light have unity one with another G. F. TO all you Professors Priests and Teachers who are in the darkness and knows not the spirit in prison and knows not the light that shines in darkness and darkness doth not comprehend it but are the Infidels whom the god of the woâ—ld hath blinded to whom the Gospel is hid though they have the four Books yet the Gospel is hid who are now stranging at the work of God and do not believe that Christ hath enlightened every one that cometh into the world so I shall give you some Scriptures to read which will prove the Spirits and try them how contrary they be unto the Apostles spirit Christ and the Saints Christ went ministring to the spirit in prison he that readeth let him understand whether this be a measure of the spirit yea or nay or the spirit without measure which he ministred to for he whom God hath sent speaketh the word of God John 3.34 for God gives not the spirit by measure unto him Here Christ had not the Spirit by measure given unto him and the Apostle Paul said 2 Cor. 10. they would not boast themselves above their measure now here was measure and not by measure and Christ saith who retained not the spirit by measure to his Disciples that he would send them the Comforter the spirit of Truth that he should guide them into all Truth for he shall not spâ—ak of himself but whatsoever he
of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ these were them that were troubled on every side and had the treasure in earthen vessels and the excellency of the power of God in them which was which was not of the world and these were not of the world that told the Corinths the end of the world was come so this was a converted state so he hath enlightned every one that cometh into the world that all might believe and he that doth not believe is condemned already but so many as receives him he gives power to become the sons of God John was a burning and a shining light and many did rejoyce in that for a season but Christ had a greater witness then John and they received honour of men but Chriâ—t received not honour of men which enlightneth every mâ—n that cometh into the world neither doth the light which they are enlightned withal recâ—ive honour of men and saith Jesus Christ who doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world the Prophets had prophesied that God would give him for a Covenant of light to the G ntiles and a new covenant to the house of Israel and salvaâ—ion to the ends of the earth aâ—d John was sâ—nt to bear witness to the light and said he was the true light that did enlighten every one that cometh into the wo ld when Christ Jesus the covenant of light to the Gentiles and glory of Israel was come into the world saith he I am câ—me a light into the world he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life Iohn 8. Now he that follows not the lâ—ght abides in darkness and they that were seaâ—ching the Scriptures and thought to have life there and would not come to Christ the life they had not the word of God abiding in them neither heard they the voice of the Father at any time nor see his shape These were them that professed the Scriptures but in the transgression of the life that gave them forth and John writ to the converted and told them the darkness was past and the true light shined Mark here 's a time they were in darkness and a t me when light shined in darkness in the unconvâ—rted state and a time when light shined out of darkness in the converted estate He that saith he is in the light and hâ—teth his brother is in da kness until now He that hates the light is in darkness out of the light out of covenant in the enmity he that loves his brother abides in the light and there is no occasion of stumbling in him but he that walks in darkness is he that hates his brother and knows not whither he goes because darkness hatâ— blinded his eyes 1 John 2. and this was the message the Sainâ—s declared that God was light and in him was no darkness at all Now whosoever saith he hath fellowship with God and walks in darkness is a lyar and doth not the truth for the truth is in the l ght out of darkness 1 John 1. and the Apostle tells them that was of the Royal Priesthood that was the chosen generation an holy Nation a peculiar people that they was called out of darkness into his marvellous light mark out of darkness there was a time they was in it that light shined in darkness which while they was in darkness they could not shew forth their fruits to the praise and glory of God but being called out of darkness into the light which comprehends darkness 1 Pet 2. and so such as are stumbling at the light which enlightneth every maâ— that cometh into the world are stumbling at every good and perfect gift which cometh down from above from the Father of light with whom there is no variableness nor shadow of changing Jam. 1. the night is far spent and the day at hand lâ—t us therefore put off the works of darkness and put on the true light which witness the night far spent and the day at hand that was to put off the works of darkness and put on the Armor of light the light is the Armor that which manifests the works of darkness and the night is the light and that is the Armor Rom. 13. The J ws stood against the light when the Apostles preached Christ Jesus therefore saith he to them that had the Scriptures shewing to them what the Prophets had said I have sent thee a light to the Gentilâ—s and salvation to the ends of the earth Acts 13. when the Gentiles heard this thâ—y were glad Now the Professors of this age which are wrangling against the light they are wrangling against the salvation for the same which is a light to the heathen is salvation yea to the ends of the earth and Christ saith to the Phariseeâ— Take heed that the light that be in thee be not darkness Now the Pharisees did not own Christ the light so they was in the state Isaiah speaks of that put light for darkness and darkness for light and which John sp aks of which light shined in darkness which darkness could not comprehend yet no man when he hath lighted a candle putteth it in a secret place neither under a bushel but on a candlestick that they may come to see the light they was to lighâ— the lamp Exod. 25. Numb 8. Aaron was to light the Lamp the seven lamps shall give light oâ—er against the Candlestick and Christ saith let your lights be girded about and your lights burning Mark the substance Luke 12. The Philistims sought to quench the light of Israel so them that be in the same natuâ—e now do and war against it 2 Sam. 21. the Lord had promised to his people a light 2 Kings 8. which the wicked hates and wherefore is light given to him that is in misery saith Job Now he that is in misery hath light given to him you may see Job 3. and why is light given to him whose way is hid to bring him into the ways of God it is the way and therefore it is given to him and therefore his way is hid a land of darkness and the shadow of death without order whâ—re the light is as darkness in that land as it is in this which is stumbling at it Job 10. they grope in the darkness without light which are hating it but God discovereth the deep things out of darkness and bringeth to light the shadow of death Job 12. and Bildad said the light of the wicked shall be put out the light shall be dark in his Tabeanacle and his candle shâ—ll be put out with him and he shall be driven from the light into darkness and chased out of the world of whom Job said How long will ye vex my soul and told them they had reproched him the light going from it condemns out of the everlasting world and he goes into the world of wickedness and upon whom doth not the light arise saith
man that cometh into the world him by whom it was made these knew not the Scriptures that believe not in the light though they have them read among them every first day as the Jews had them read among thâ—m every Sabbath day yet knew not the voice of the Prophets nor of God nor of his Son so now all these in this age that have the Scriptures read among them every first day and believeth not in the light which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world seeth not Christ Jesus the same to day yesterday and for ever him by whom the world was made who was glorified with the Father before the world began which the children of the light which believe in the light that enlightneth every man that cometh into the world whose food is the bread of life that cometh from above whose water is the water of life which knows the living springs these comes to know the Scriptures the Prophets words declared from the light the fulfilling of them Câ—rists words declared from the light and the fulfilling of them and the Apostles words declared forth from the life and the fulfilling of them and these that be in the light believe in the light have unity in the light from which declared forth the Word was and unity with the words which declared forth from the light was and to them are reconciled but they that believe not in the light which enlightneth every man that cometh into the world they be all on heaps and strife about the Prophets words Christs words and the Apostles words which was decâ—ared forth from the light they that bâ—lieve not in the light the greatest students upon the earth disputers understandings and knowers in their own knowledge knoweth not he Scrip ures nor are not reconciled to them which believe not in the light wh ch lighteth every man that cometh into the world these are the blind guides in these our days was and is in all ages such as believeth not in the light which enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world and they are in the disputings and strife and contention being in the contention about the words declared from the light the Scriptures the words of Christ the Prophets and the Apostles so being in the dark not believing in the light which enlâ—ghtneth every one that cometh inro the world there 's the stumbling and there 's the persecuter which was ever blind which stumbles at the light which enlightneth every man that cometh into the world which is the way every man that have light from the way and the light is the truth which enlightneth every man that cometh into the world that all men through him might believe And here is the truth in the inward parts so all you stumbling at the lâ—ght you stumble at the way and you stumble at the truth and you stumble at the life in him was light that lighteth every one that cometh into the world and the light is the life of mâ—n now is it not appearing and doth it not appear among all the wise of the earth in their own wisdom such as profess the Scriptures declared from the light and believeth not in the light which enlightneth every man that cometh into the world how they confound one another Yea the Doctors and great learned Rabbies the great knowing men the great unâ—erstaâ—ders such as believe not in the light how they confound one another and one anothers meanings they do get that are blind to the Scriptures Is it not apparent among you all beholders Now such as believe in the light shall not be condemned Mark and these become children of the light and Christ gives them an understanding who is the wisdom of God and they grow up in the knowledge of Christ Jesus who hath the Treasury of Wisdom and Knowledge these comâ—rehend the world and their knowledge wisdom and unâ—erstanding which believe not in the light with which light is all condensed and confounded in which light the children of light believing which was glorified with the Father before the world began which is not natural but spiritual not created but that by which all things was created and these that are here raigns over the world and witnesseth him by whom it was made and treads all the other which believes not in the light which is out of the light under foot as unsavoury under foot of man these are the light of the world these are the salt of the earth Them that hold up Synagogues Temple changeable Priesthood that took Tythes did not believe in the second Priest the light which enlightneth every man that cometh into the world the unchangeable Priest after the order of Melchisedech this was in the days of the Pharisees chief Priests in the days of Christ in the flesh then and these withstood the light that did enlighten every men that cometh into the world that all men through him might believe Now in our dayes and age such as holds up the priests which take Tythes and hath Temple and Synagogue and the chief place in the Assembly as the pharisees had which was in the transgression out of the life of the Scriptures which Christ cryed woe against these now in this age doth not believe in the light which doth enlighten every man that coÌ„eth into the world as the Pharisees and chief Priests did not these I say that takes tithes and holds up the Priests with tithes that hath the Synagogue Temple the chiefest place in the assembly which wo Christ cryed against these believe not in him in that Christ which enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world that all men through him might believe who are to believe in the light according to Christ command and are to learn of him according to Gods command of Christ the light which doth enlighten every one that cometh into the world every man is to hear him every man is to learn of him hear him saith God this is my beloved Son hear ye him every man who heareth the light which Christ Jesus hath enlightened him withall he heareth Christ who saith learn of me I am the way the truth and the life and no man cometh to the way but by me who was glorified with the Father before the world began now all the students in the world which stand against the light such as hold up Synagogue Temple and carnal worship and observes dayes and times calls the light which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world an natural light or the checks of an natural conscience or a created light the light that doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world by whom it was made and all things created nothing that was created but was created by him Mark by him and was before it was created which doth enlighten every man that cometh into the world that all men through him might believe so these which are holding up Temple Synagogues Tithes and Priest