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A87593	Hosannah to the Son of David: or A testimony to the Lord's Christ. Offering it self, indifferently, to all persons; though more especially intended for the people, who pass under the name of Quakers. Wherein not so much the detecting of their persons, as the reclaiming the tender-hearted among them from the error of their way, is modestly endevoured, by a sober and moderate discourse, touching the Light and law in every man; referring to what is held forth by them in their several books and papers, herein examined and discussed. By a lover of truth and peace	Jackson, John, fl. 1651-1657.	1657 (1657)	Wing J78; Thomason E927_5; ESTC R202615	156,564	177

to God from all men that you need never looke at man more * Farnworth discovery of faith pa 12. Being obedient to the light within it will bring you to purity to holinesse to uprightnesse there is your teacher present with you * * A breife discovery of Antichrist pa 4. That light obeying it is your salvation Disobeying that light is your Condemnation Minde your teacher within minde the light within Jer. 31.34 Esa 54.13 Jo. 6.46 Jo 2.27 This light opens all Scriptures and leades man out of the fall up to God the Father and Fountaine of lights this is the true light and leadeth unto life Eternall John 1.5.8 9.10 11 12 13. John 17.10.23 24. * * Farnworth Ranters discovered This pure light that doth proceed and come forth from God which is pure and perfect it convinceth man of all the deceits of his heart and of all his false wayes and worships and Convinceth him of unrighteousnesse and infidelity and all manner of evill whatsoever and leads him into the way of peace and salvation in obedience to it This light is from the Fountaine of lights it is the light of life John 16.25 26 27 28. John 12.35 36. God is supernaturall and this light proceeds and comes from him Farnworth Ranters discovered As in the former branch or Generall head so also in this I shall not need to say ought positively touching the light in every man viz. What it doth Having spoken thereof before in the former part But shall proceed to Consider and Examine by the holy Scriptures whether that which I finde alledged touching it and it's operation be such as it is said to be And herein I might Collect and gather up into one many things as spoken by divers persons tending to the same thing though in variety of expression yet if so I should be constrained to vary in phrase and forme of speech which by the persons concern'd may be adjudg'd a crime as I have observed it to be so reputed in some others who to avoyd prolixity have done the like and have been censured for so doing I shall therefore as much as in me lyes keepe to the forme of words as they are laid downe in their owne termes and proceed in the tryall and examination thereof accordingly although I be censured by others for tautalogy and repetition These expressions fall in the first place under Consideration viz. The light which Christ hath Enlightened every one withall is made manifest and convinceth of all ungodlinesse and worldly lusts F. Howgill common salvation pa 7. Reply This passage in the first part thereof takes for granted That Christ hath Enlightned every one But how and under what Consideration it speakes not nor need there any thing be further spoken thereunto then to intreate the reader to remember what he hath observed upon occasion of that Scripture passage John 1. the first ten verses thereof to which he is referr'd 2. In the latter part thereof it saith That it Convinceth of all ungodlinesse and worldly lust but produceth no Scripture for the proofe thereof Object Is it not said in the 3d of John 20 Every one that doth evill hateth the light neither cometh to the light least his deeds should be reproved Ans 1. These are the words of the Lord Jesus touching himselfe so as he was Come a light into the world as may be observed vers 16 17 18 19. and is further testified John 12.46 I am Come a light into the world But they speake not of any light of Christ as derived from him and conveyed into the creature calling it the light of Christ as a thing distinct from him which convinceth of sinne viz. of all ungodlinesse and worldly lusts but testifie of Christ Jesus the light and therefore doe no way proove the thing in hand touching the light of Christ in every man except it be said and prooved that Christ the light is in every man Convincing him of all ungodlinesse and worldly lusts And if that were said so in plaine words it would then be enquired what testimony the Scripture gives to such a saying 2. The property of light is to make manifest the things that are as they are things made or done but that which discovers the rectitude the straitenesse or crookednesse of them is the application of a rule a reflection of the Law from whence proceeds the testification of the goodnesse or badnesse The light alone doth but manifest the action but the sentence touching the goodnesse or the badnesse thereof proceeds from the Law which is the rule of the action hence proceeds those rebukes those checks those smitings those convincing reproofes whereby a person is out-argued in himselfe and judged in himselfe not the sight of the thing done but of the evill of the thing done which can never appeare to be evill by all the light that is imaginable till the Law discover it to be so For where there 's no law there is no transgression * By the law cometh the knowledge of sinne Rom 3 20. I had not knowne sinne but by the law Rom 7.7 * Rom 4.15 It is the property of the light to make manifest Eph 5.13 For whatsoever doth make manifest is light And it is the property of the law to convince James 2.9 If yee have respect to persons yee commit sinne and are Convinced of the law as transgressors Object The law and the light are one Prov. 6.23 for the Commandement is a lamp and the law is light Ans John was a burning and a shining light Joh 5.35 and the Disciples were the light of the world Mat. 5.14 so testified of by Christ yet John was not that true light but to beare witnesse thereof John 1.8 nor were they the light of the world as he was the light thereof John 8.12 but they were his witnesses to the world Act. 1.8 Yee shall be witnesses unto mee Acts 2.32 This Jesus hath God raised up whereof wee are witnesses They were lights but they were not that light but bare witnesse of him who was That true light the very light of the world yet were they lights in the Scripture sence The lamps which the Lord had lighted up and set a burning John was a burning and a shining light to fulfill the worke of his testimony according to his Anoynting as also the Apostles were In like manner the Law may be called a light as John and the Disciples in their capacity were and as the words of the Prophets were 2 Pet. 1.19 The most High and holy God having placed such a transparency and brightnesse of perfection therein by which the rectitude of all actions is to be discovered and all swerving crookednesse and turning aside reprooved The law is not the eye by which we see but the Glasse in which we see our face by way of reflection and not the face only but every spot and blemish is discernable if it be applyed and the eye acted and exercised thereon This similitude

according to the small measure thereof received hath had its improvement in the comparing of such things as came to my hands from time to time endeavouring if by any means I might attain to the knowledge of the principle But as the Persons were divers and their Books and Papers very many so I found it very hard and difficult to gather up what was scattered here and there to make out any entire Peece though some competent progress was made in that endeavour with a mind very much freed from prejudice and among other things I met with these passages Christ hath enlightned every one that comes into the world thou that lovest that light which Christ hath enlightned thee withall thou brings thy works to the light that thy deeds may be proved c. The Light will not let thee take Gods name in vaine it will draw thee out of the worships of the World and keep thee in the fear of God The first step of peace is to stand still in the Light which discovers things contrary to it for power and strength to stand against that nature which the light discovers here grace growes here 's God alone glorified The light which hath enlightened every one that comes into the world ther 's every one of your Condemnation that hates it and every one of your teachers that loves it waiting in it will guide you to God it will shew you the way which is Christ to the Father Fox way to the Kingdome p. 1. c. Thou that art guided by the Lamb the light in thy Conscience Despise not the day of small things but mind the counsel of the Lord Jesus the little light which shines in thy darke heart is the powerfull word of Faith which was in the Beginning by which all things were created this light is the word of Faith the Apostles exhorted to take heed unto Rom. 10.6 7 8. the unction of the holy one given of the Father whereby we need not to teach one another but as the anointing teacheth us which is truth and no lie which is the sure word of prophecy whereunto ye do well to take heed 2 Pet. 1.19 Deusb Mans Return p. 12. 27 28. It opens all the Scriptures and leads man out of the fall up to God this is the true light and leads to life eternal Farnw Rant Discov p. 13. The light is but one in him that loves it and in him that hates it The light which Christ Jesus hath enlightened every one withall is made manifest and convinceth of all ungodliness and worldly lusts That which may be known of God is revealed in man Fr. Houg Common Salv. p. 5. 7 8. Oh thou blind Pharisee a Childe of God needs no repentance p. 11. The Scripture is not the Saints rule Fiery Darts p. 19. Come down all ye high-minded Pharisees and lay away all your Profession throw downe all your old building and lay a new foundation Hearken to that in your Consciences which checks you when you do amisse and troubles you in Conscience when you have been drunk or have done some evil act Be willing to be guided by that and that will lead you to repentance It will be a Teacher to thee teaching and directing thee in righteousness purity holiness c. Parnell tryall of faith p. 5. 6. 7. Loving the light it will guide you to God from all men that you need never look at man more Farnw Discov p. 12. Being obedient to the light within it will lead you to purity to holiness to uprightness that light obeying it is your salvation disobeying that light is your Condemnation Briefe Discov p. 4. To the al-seeing Eye that light in your Consciences I direct you The wise mans eye is in his head which eye is the light in your Consciences being guided by it it will lead you to Christ who is your Head Letters p. 3. 5. Hearken to the light in your Consciences that is your Teacher if you do not obey it will be your eternal Condemnation Hearken to it and your soul shall live A true Discovery I.C. p. 17. 18. By all which as also by much more which is to be found in many of their Books under variety of Expressions it 's to be observed That a great part nay the main Foundation of this their great building is the Light wherewith every one that cometh into the world is enlightened and this is held forth under these two branches viz. 1. What it is in every one 2. What it does in every one It is That in the Conscience which checks you when you have been drunk or have done some evil act It is The powerful Word of Faith by which all things were created and which Paul exhorts to take heed unto Rom. 10.6 7.8 It is the sure Word of prophecy vvhereunto you do vvell to take heed 2 Pet. 1.19 It doth convince a person of all ungodliness It directs in righteousness purity and holiness It vvill guide you to God from all men that you need never look at man more If you do not obey it it will be your eternal Condemnation hearken to it and your soul shall live That light obeying it is your Salvation disobeying it is your Condemnation It opens all Scriptures and leads man out of the fall up to God These things among many other are naturally included in the Sentences before repeated which being examined and compared with what the Scriptures testifie touching them it will evidently appear that although the Enemy hath made to himselfe a strong hold yet the Father of lights hath discovered him and his Covering is found too short and too narrow to hide him and Wisdom's children will acknowledge it when the veil is pluckt off and the disguise discovered and detected It may not be unmeet for the more clear and faire discussion as also for the better satisfaction of some to lay downe something positively touching this matter according to the two branches aforementioned rather than to treat them oppositely by way of Controversie at least in this place reserving the examination of them and their proofs if any there be till afterwards if God peradventure may please to give unto any Repentance to the acknowledging of the Truth 2 Tim. 2.25 26. and that they may be recovered c. THE Spirit of the Lord doth testifie by the Apostle 1 John 1.5 that God is light Who being altogether in himselfe the fountain-light covering himself therewith as with a garment and dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto So none may be said to be light but God that is to say Originally so But in subordination to him there are many derivative lights lighted up by him being his Off-spring and so is he the Father of lights 1. The Lord Jesus Christ considered as he is the anointed Saviour the Son in subordination to the Father as he sustains the office of a Mediator the Man Christ Jesus as such he is a derivative light

which conditions the Law of works as it is in every man hath power of deicsion to weigh and measure and determine touching the rectitude the regularity of every action and to declare it's conformity or non-conformity to the rule and pronounce it good or evill and to passe sentence according to the tenor and conditions of the Covenant both unto them who continue in well doeing as unto them that obey not the truth but obey unrighteousnesse for the doers of the law shall be justified if any such could be found that had or could fulfill the same in every thing * Rom. 2.6 7.8.13 But this dominion which the law hath over every man is limitted Rom. 7.1.4 If once that be dead wherein we were held we thence forth serve in newnesse of Spirit and not in oldnesse of the letter bringing forth fruit to another husband * Rom. 7.6 Now it is evident that Whatsoever the law saith it saith to them that are under the Law * Rom. 3.19 whether it be the Law of works or the law of faith the Law of sin and death or the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus And whatsoever the Spirit saith to such it saith it to them according to the tenor of the Covenant to which it relates Hence then it followes that as the Law to which all mankinde is subjected being written on every mans heart is the Law of works so it directs and gives rules detects and passeth sentence touching things done within its spheare and compasse as a Law of the first husband and so of the first man But touching such kinds of ungodlikenesse as relate to the new Covenant or law of faith viz. among many others the sin of not beleeving on Christ the light or Law in every man reprooves not for nor convinceth man of neither can it for it is not a condition of that law Now where no law is there is no transgression therefore no reprooving for transgression where none is imputed More might be added but it will be taken in in that which followes Object This pure light that doth proceed and come forth from God which is pure and perfect it convinceth man of all the deceits of his heart and of all his false wayes and worships and convinceth him of unrighteousnesse and Infidelity and all manner of evill whatsoever and leads him into the way of Salvation in obedience to it this light is from the fountain of lights it is the light of life Joh. 16.25 26 27 28. John 12.35 36. * * Richard Farnham Ranters discovered Page 12. Reply This being much what the same with the former passage of Francis Howgills that which hath been spoken in answer thereunto may be applyed to this also and where there is a difference in their expressions ir shall be considered a part and examined Besides and among other things this last writer saith that this pure light which he also calleth the pure Law Page 2. doth convince of all the deceits of the heart c. Among which he reckons up Infidelity and all manner of evill whatsoever To which it may be Replyed that If by Infidelity be intended a not believing in Christ then I doe affirme that the light or Law in every man doth not convince thereof For though Persons are reproved of many sins by the light and Law within them so as to leave them inexcusable before God yet are they not convinced or reproved of the sin of not believing in Christ but by the Comforter the Spirit of truth Joh. 16.7 8 9. If I goe not away the Comforter will not come unto you but if I depart I will send him unto you And when he is come he shall reproove the world of sin c. Of sin because they beleeve not on me By which place it is very plainly prooved that to convince of the sin of not believing on Christ is not ascribed to the light or Law in every man but to the Spirit of truth which Christ would send to his Disciples upon his departure Joh. 16.7 Object The light which is in man but not of man reprooves the the world of sin and is the same which is mentioned John 16.7 8 9. and convinceth of Infidelity and all manner of evill whatsoever Answ 1. That the light in man discovers and the Law in man convinceth and reprooves of sin even to the stopping of all mouthes and makeing them to become silent and guilty before God is acknowledged and witnessed unto both by the excercise of the accuseing conscience in man and the testimony of the Scriptures Rom. 2.14 15. And hath been assented unto before except in the case of not believing on Christ 2. But that this light or Law in every man is the same which is mentioned John 16.7 8. i. e. the Comforter the spirit of truth which convinceth or reproveth the world of the sin of not believing on Christ It may not in the least be admitted without great injury to the truth contained in the holy Scripture Forasmuch as First the Scripture saith not in expresse terms that the light in every man is the same Spirit or Comforter which was promised in John 16. to be sent to reprove the world of sin Secondly nor may any meaning or consequent supply the defect by putting in for a proofe thereof for if the light in every man and the Spirit of truth promised John 16 7. be both one then there was no time since man had a being on the face of the earth wherein this Comforter the Spirit of truth was not in every man as the light is said to have been and to have reproved every man of every transgression yea of unbeliefe Now it is plainly testified by Christ touching the Comforter the Spirit of truth who was to reprove the world of sin viz of unbeliefe That he was not yet come while as Christ was not yet ascended as appears John 16.7.13 Neverthelesse I tell you the truth it is expedient for you that I goe away for if I goe not away the Comforter will not come unto you but if I depart I will send him unto you when he is come he will reprove the world of sin How be it when he the Spirit of truth is come c. By which words of him who is faithfull and true yea Truth it selfe it 's evident that the appearance and comeing of the Spirit of truth to reprove the world for not believing on Christ Jesus was not a thing which had alwayes been with and in every man since man had a being as is affirmed of the light with which every man which comes into the world is enlightned Nay the clean contrary appears by this Scripture which testifies that he the Spirit of truth had not yet appeared a Comforter to the Disciples nor a Reprover to the world for their unbeliefe in Christ nor could he so appear as yet till Christ was glorified and then Christ when he went away would send him Therefore

the light or law in every man is not that Spirit of truth mentioned John 16.7 nor doth that light or law in every man reprove any man of not beleiving in Jesus Christ It remaines to consider of a further clause in the Objection which saith touching this light viz. Object That this light is from the fountaine of lights it is the light of life John 16.25 26 27 28. John 12.35 36. Answ 1. Although the Lamp or Candle of the Lord in every man proceeds from God as from the father and fountaine of lights Yet that the light in every man is the light of life is not a Scripture Phrase to say no more thereof 2. These Scriptures brought to prove it viz. John 16.25 26 27 28. John 12.35 36. speak not the thing viz. the light of life much lesse doe they say that the light in every man is that light of life and this will appeare to any one that examines the Scriptures which are quoted which is conviction enough to the meeke and tender and more need not to be said thereunto but to desire such to consider how it is written The next passage I am to consider of touching the light viz. what it doth in every man I finde thus exprest viz. Loving the light it will guide you to God from all wen that you need never looke at man more Ri. Farnworth Discover faith Reply The light which is in every man by which the deeds done in the body are discovered and manifested for the light makes manifest And the Law in every man which gives sentence upon those deeds done as good or evill for by it comes the knowledge of sin I say this light and law should be by any person loved and obeyed yet were it not able to guide to God from all men so as that we need never look at man more For this were to ascribe falsehood and to put a lye upon the holy Spirit of truth which testifieth Gal. 3.21 If there had been a Law given which could have given life verily righteousnesse should have been by the Law And Gal. 2.21 If righteousnesse come by the Law then Christ is dead in vaine So that there doth need a looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of faith Heb. 12.2 Yea even the Man Christ Jesus * * 1 Tim 2.5 who endured the Crosse despising the shame and is set downe at the right hand of the Throne of God loveing the light that is in man will not doe it obeying the Law will not nor cannot leade up to God without looking unto him whom God hath anointed and appointed to be Salvation to the ends of the earth besides whom there is no Saviour who saith Look unto me and be you saved all yee ends of the earth * * Esay 45.21 22. Neither is their salvation in any other For there is no other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved Acts 4.12 And other foundation can no man lay then what is laid which is Christ Jesus * * 1 Cor. 3.11 Christ himselfe and he alone is the true and only foundation besides which no man may lay any other by what name soever he call it whether light or law or what ever other name may be given to it it 's a name divers from that name which God hath anoynted to be the salvation of the ends of the earth by receiving of whom through faith by believing in his name we are priviledged with the dignity of Son-ship and declared to be born of God John 1.12 13. As many as received HIM to them he gave power i. e. right or priviledge to be made the sons of God even to them that BELIEVE in his name who are born not of the will of man BVT of God There is some what further to be added in answer to this passage or sentence but I referre it to that which followes where there will be occasion to treat againe upon the same matter though the expressions of words may be somewhat varied That which followes to be considered in this passage Being obedient to the light within it will bring you to purity to holinesse to uprightnesse there is your Teacher present with you That light obeying it is your salvation disobeying that light is your condemnation Minde your Teacher within minde the light within Jer. 31 34. Esay 54.13 John 6 46. John 1.2.27 * * A briefe discovery of Antichrist Reply It is a most certain truth that there is in every man a Lamp or Torch or Candle of the Lord which is a great light within him together with which there is a Law which is holy just and good whose tendency is to direct the Creature to purity to holinesse and to uprightnesse and in that sence is his Teacher within him according to the divine truth of that Scripture The Law was our School-master unto or untill Christ Gal. 3.24 which is true of the Law written either on the heart or on tables or in a book all which are Scripture expressions I say this light and Law which is in every man hath a tendency to direct toward purety and uprightnesse but hath no power to assist it gives not the Creature the least abillity to perform the thing it requires Gal. 3.21 If there had been a Law given which could have given life but what the Law could not doe Rom. 8.3 Neverthelesse it exerciseth the parts of a Teacher or Tutor in giveing rules and precepts in pointing out to a Person his duty and reviving and calling to account the things done passing a righteous and just sentence according to the terms and tenour of the Covenant of works viz. The man that doth them shall live in them Rom. 10.5 Cursed be every one that contonueth not in every thing which is written in the Law to doe them Gala. 3.10 But as it doth not give strength to the performance of what it requires so it hath received no anointing to relieve the Creature against the sentence of the curse incurr'd upon the transgression which it selfe pronounceth but wounds him and leaves him without pouring in either oyle or wine according to what is testified Rom. 4.15 Because the Law worketh wrath So that although a person by the light and law within him may see his worke before him what is to be done and while he obeyes the command is under that sentence which saith The man that doth them shall live in them And he hath peace while he continueth in his obedience But if at any time he doe amisse in any thing where is his Peace then The Law is faithfull it is impartiall it doth not speak Peace to the transgressor Nay the Law worketh wrath it pronounceth sentence Cursed be every one which continueth not in every thing And this sentence is absolute without limitation Here 's no covering or terms of recovery no roome for repentance under the leading and teaching of this School-master but scourging and lashing and wounding without healing haveing no

things which hee had heard of his Father John 15.15 Who when hee was come should guide them into all truth Joh. 16.7 13. Nor should this be a priviledge peculiar to the then Disciples only or to the persons of that age or generation as appeares Joh. 17.20 21. Neither pray I for these alone but for them also which shall beleeve on mee through their word That they all may be one c. in us By the Administration of which Spirit of truth Hee i. e. The Lord Jesus Christ makes forth the discovery of himselfe his minde and will touching things to be knowne and done beleeved and practised Joh. 16.13 14. Whatsoever hee shall heare that shall hee speake and hee will shew you things to come Hee shall glorifie mee for hee shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto you As the glory of God did shine forth through the appearance of Christ Joh. 17.4 So the glory of Christ doth shine forth through the appearance of the Spirit Joh. 16.14 As Christ did nothing of himselfe during his ministration in the world Joh. 12.49 50. I have not spoken of my selfe but the Father which sent mee gave me Commandement what I should say and what I should speake and as the Father said to me so I speake So the Spirit of truth hee shall not speake of himselfe but whatsoever hee shall heare that shall hee speake Hee shall glorifie mee for hee shall receive of mine and shall shew it unto you As God was in Christ reconciling the world to himselfe 2 Cor. 5.19 So is Christ in Spirit subduing the world to himselfe Joh. 16.7 8. Now the Lord is that Spirit 2 Cor. 3.17 As Christ by being put to death in the flesh hath once suffered for sins the just for the unjust that he might bring them to God 1 Pet. 3.18 So by being justified in spirit or quickned by the spirit or declared to be the son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness 1 Tim. 3.16 He doth actually effect that thing in all them who by him do beleeve in God that raised him from the dead and gave him glory that their faith and hope might stand in God 1 Pet. 3.18 Rom. 1.4 Who by faith purifies their heart in obyeing the truth through the spirit waiting for the hope of righteousnesse by faith 1 Pet. 1.19 21 22 23. By which spirit he doth negotiate all the affairs of his kingdome on earth and so hath done from the time of his ascending up on high when he led Captivity captive and not only received gifts for men or in the man yea for the rebellious that he might dwell among them Psal 68.18 But also gave gifts to men Eph. 4.8.12 for the gathering into one or perfecting the number of the Saints for the edifying or building up the body of Christ till we all that is all the seed come in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ which cannot be so long as one joint one finger or member of the body is uncalled ungathered or unjoynted according to that of Heb. 11.40 For as they without us could not be made perfect so neither they nor we apart nor together can so be without those which are to come after who altogether make up the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ whose body cannot be compleat till every joint be supplyed The Effecting whereof the Lord Jesus Christ performs by his spirit from the very first stone the foundation to the top stone thereof For he having been hammered and broken smitten and bruised crucified through weaknesse when his soul was made an offering for sin yet being raised in power and declard to be the Son of God with power by the spirit of holinesse and liveing by the power of God was made perfect through suffering and became the Author of eternall salvation to them which obey him being laid for a foundation for a Corner stone 1 Cor. 3.11 1 Pet. 2.6 Ephes 2.20 21 22. In whom the building is fitly framed together and built up together for an habitation of God through the spirit by which spirit the work is both begun and carried on by it the stones are hewen and made meet to be made partakers of a place in the building they are fitted and then fitly framed and built up together from first to last The first work which Christ by his spirit would exercise in the world after his departure was to reprove the world of sin viz. of unbeleefe John 16.7 8 9. and not only should they thereby be reproved of sin and of that before named in particular or in speciall that is of unbelief but it should convince them also of righteousnesse and of judgement The law under the former dispensation though it convinced of and reprooved for sin yet it discovered not a perfect righteousness nor brought forth judgement into victory but haveing detected the sinner it left him under the sentence of judgement and condemnation but the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus That quickning spirit proceeds at another rate it not only reproves the Sinner but reveales the Saviour opens a doore of hope to the convicted sinner If so there may be hope and for this reason among others it is called the Comforter giving to the sin-smitten soule the valley of Achor for a doore of hope I will be mercifull to their unrighteousnesse and their sins and iniquities will I remember no more making the discovery of grace a foundation of repentance and returning to a poore convicted and reproved sinner holding proportion with that ancient and first Gospel promise or word of faith the seed of the woman shall breake the head of the Serpent Gen. 3.15 applied by God to the trembling sinner Adam when he was affraid and hid himselfe By the same spirit doth Christ administer as a spirit of wisdome and revelation opening the eyes of the understanding Ephes 1.17 that men may come to the knowledge of him and may know what is the hope of his calling and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the Saints i. e. in them that trust in Christ or beleeve and are sealed with the holy spirit of promise Vers 12 13. Which operation of the spirit is wrought as himselfe listeth Joh. 3.8 and by what means himselfe pleaseth though ordinarily by the preaching of the word according to divine appointment Rom. 10.17 Ephes 4.11 12. whereby the spirit opens the blind eyes and turns men from darknesse to light and from the power of Sathan to God that they may receive forgivenesse of sins and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith which is in Christ Jesus Act. 26.15 16 17 18. Which Faith is the fruit of his spirit in them Gal. 5.22 whereby they are given to beleeve Phil. 1.29 and to receive Christ Jesus Joh. 1.12 and to