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A28895 The truth of God cleared, and above the deceite advanced which is proved to be the same that ever was in all genetions [sic] / by one of that number who in scorn are called Quakers, Edw. Bourne. Bourne, Edward, d. 1708. 1657 (1657) Wing B3848; ESTC R1008 9,523 18

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THE TRUTH OF GOD CLEARED And above the DECEITE ADVANCED Which is proved to be the same that ever was in all Genetions By one of that number who in scorn are called Quakers Edw. Bourne London Printed for Thomas Simmons at the Bull and Mouth neer Aldersgate 1657. TO THE READERS Readers VVHoso shall read this same ' let meekness and moderation guide you and do not reject nor disregard that which you have not proved and tryed lest you speak evil of the the things you know not but try it by that which will render every thing as it is which leads to equity and to do as you would be done unto such whose hearts are honest and do desire to live to God if they did but know the truth whose breathing is after righteousness such may receive satisfaction who shall receive the truth in the love thereof but for scoffers and scorners I take little notice of whose folly is manifest to the sober-minded That which my soul longeth for is To see righteousness established in the Earth that Justice and Equity might stream forth as a River I having been pressed in spirit thereunto have written this that I might have the answer of a good conscience with the Lord unto whom all must give an account vvho will reward every one according to their works and herein is my love reached forth to others that they may turn to the light that from the Lord God they may receive refreshment and find satisfaction as I have done To whom be praise and Dominion for ever who hath counted me worthy to suffer for the testimony of his glorious Truth E. B. THE TRVTH of GOD CLEARED And above the DECEIT Advanced c. LET all flesh be silent before the Lord God for ever who is appeared in the Riches of his love and is become the Teacher of his people himself who hath given his Son for a Covenant of Light and for Salvation to the ends of the Earth who is the Light of the world and lighteth every man that cometh into the world the end is that all men through him might believe And know this of a truth all that shall read the same that there is no other way that leads to God but by taking heed to the Light which Christ hath enlightned ye withall to be guided by it alone this is that which Paul testified of who speaking of them which held the truth in unrighteousness said Rom. 1.18 29. Tit. 3.11 12. 2 Pet. 1.18 19 20. That which may be knowne of God is manifest in them for God hath shewed it unto them and this is that Grace of God which hath appeared unto all men which taught the Saints to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and to live soberly righteously and godly in this present world and the sure VVord of Prophesie which Peter declared of is the same unto which you do well to take heed until the day dawn and the day-star arise in your hearts and by this the sure Foundation may be known and not by any other way even the Rock upon which Christ said he would build his Church against which the Gates of Hell shall not prevail and no other Foundation can any man lay but that which is laid already The Lord said I will lay in Sion for a Fonndation Isa 28.16 a tryed Stone a precious Corner-Stone a sure Foundation This is the Stone which is set at naught by you builders said the Apostle which is become the head of the Corner Christ the Light of the World was set at naught by the builders in the Apostles time and so is he set at naught by the builders in this age who stumble at the Light and say it is not sufficient to lead to God and call it a natural Light and so shew that they are in the same ignorance and darkness and blindness as others were in before who stumbled at the Light This is him which the Scriptures declare of Joh. 1.10 11 12. Who came into the World and the World was made by him and the World knew him not he came unto his own and his own received him not but to as many as received him to them he gave Power to become the sons of God Read and understand every one with the Light which Christ hath enlightned you withall and consider in the fear of the Lord for it is an earnest thing Who can say that there is not something in them which calls to purity and holiness and to walk blamelesly before the Lord which never consented to your evil deeds but always did witness against them and let you see that you should not do so Therefore all that shall read this be satisfied herein that this is the manifestation of the Spirit which is given to every man to profit withall and the not taking heed to it is the cause of condemnation Therefore hear this and know ye assuredly all ye that breath after the living God that the Way which leads ro him is nigh you and the Way is the same now as ever was in all generations and Christ is the same yesterday to day and for ever vvho hath inlightned every man that cometh into the World vvith the true Light this vvas the Rock that followed the children of Israel in the Wilderness and the Spirit of Christ was in the Prophets who testified before-hand of the sufferings of Christ and of the glory that should follow Moses the Servant of the Lord said to the children of Israel This Commandment which I command thee this day is not hidden from thee neither is it far off but saith he the Word is nigh thee in thy mouth and in thy heart that thou maist do it Deut. 30.11 12 13 14 15 16. And the Apostle said The Word is nigh thee in thy mouth and in thy heart that is the Word of Faith which we preach Rom. 10.5 6 7 8. Christ said The Kingdom of God cometh not with observation neither shall they say Lo here or lo there for behold the Kingdom of God is within you and John said The Anncinting abideth in you and you need not that any man teach you but as the same Annointing teacheth you and is truth and is no lye Therefore all people high and low of all Degrees take heed and hearken diligently to the Light vvhich Christ hath enlightned you withall that your souls may live and learn of Christ to be meek and lowly in heart that in him your peace may be though in the World you may have tribulation and be ye Followers of him who for the joy that was set before him endured the Cross and despised the shame and is set down at the right hand of the Father and regard not the reproaches that the World may cast upon you for the sake of Christ but account it greater Riches then the Treasures of Aegypt Moses chose rather to suffer affliction vvith the people of God then to be counted the Son of Pharaohs