yet_o it_o be_v to_o the_o life_n and_o to_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o life_n the_o most_o profitable_a of_o all_o 66._o for_o no_o life_n can_v be_v without_o these_o property_n and_o this_o principle_n ground_v or_o found_v itself_o in_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a world_n in_o the_o inward_a as_o it_o be_v imperceptible_o in_o the_o outward_a perceptible_a with_o or_o by_o its_o fierce_a wrath_n 67._o the_o second_o principle_n have_v also_o its_o sprout_n or_o vegetation_n out_o of_o itself_o for_o the_o fire_n spring_v up_o in_o the_o light_n with_o its_o own_o property_n in_o a_o desire_n of_o love_n and_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n and_o therefore_o also_o be_v the_o fires-essence_n and_o property_n in_o the_o light_n total_o change_v so_o that_o out_o of_o anguish_n and_o woe_n a_o love_n desire_n come_v to_o be_v out_o of_o the_o sting_a and_o rave_v a_o friendly_a sensible_a convince_a understanding_n 68_o note_n 68_o note_n for_o the_o light_n kindle_v the_o essence_n with_o the_o love_n source_n or_o quality_n so_o that_o they_o give_v forth_o a_o sprout_n or_o vegetation_n out_o of_o themselves_o in_o the_o property_n of_o the_o spirit_n viz_o a_o friendly_a willing_a courtesy_n virtue_n honesty_n and_o piety_n patience_n in_o suffering_n hope_v to_o be_v release_v or_o redeem_v from_o evil_n continual_o in_o desire_n and_o long_a delight_n speak_v and_o discourse_v of_o god_n deed_n of_o wonder_n ring_v forth_o sing_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o work_n and_o wonder_n of_o god_n always_o free_o will_v fain_o be_v well-doing_n stop_v and_o hinder_v evil_a malice_n and_o wickedness_n will_v always_o fain_o draw_v its_o neighbour_n with_o love_n into_o the_o light-world_n flee_v from_o evil_n always_o damp_v and_o kiss_v the_o evil_a affection_n with_o patience_n in_o hope_n to_o be_v release_v from_o they_o and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o hope_n thereof_o though_o the_o eye_n see_v it_o not_o and_o outward_a reason_n know_v it_o not_o always_o press_v forth_o out_o of_o evil_n and_o introduce_v the_o desire_n into_o the_o divine_a substance_n and_o always_o will_v fain_o eat_v of_o god_n bread_n 69._o these_o property_n the_o new_a man_n who_o be_v bear_v or_o generate_v again_o from_o the_o light_a world_n bring_v forth_o these_o be_v his_o fruit_n which_o the_o light_a world_n in_o he_o note_n he_o note_n so_o altogether_o hidden_o to_o the_o old_a adam_n continual_o generate_v and_o continual_o kill_v or_o mortify_v the_o old_a adam_n of_o this_o world_n continual_o lie_v in_o strife_n with_o he_o which_o must_v thus_o follow_v after_o the_o new_a man._n 70._o yet_o as_o a_o lazy_a ass_n which_o must_v bear_v the_o sack_n his_o master_n always_o lash_v and_o goad_v he_o forward_o thus_o do_v the_o new_a man_n to_o the_o old_a it_o compel_v he_o that_o he_o must_v do_v that_o which_o he_o will_v fain_o not_o do_v that_o which_o concern_v the_o pleasure_n and_o jollity_n and_o joy_n of_o this_o world_n will_v be_v more_o acceptable_a to_o the_o old_a ass_n but_o he_o must_v thus_o be_v servant_n 71._o the_o second_o principle_n have_v its_o sprout_n or_o vegetation_n and_o give_v its_o fruit_n in_o the_o three_o principle_n in_o general_n universal_o viz_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o great_a world_n so_o that_o the_o outward_a and_o inward_a turba_n become_v hinder_v or_o prevent_v 72._o it_o press_v or_o penetrate_v through_o and_z giveth_z fruitfulness_n it_o prevent_v and_o hinder_v the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o star_n and_o break_v the_o constellation_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o also_o of_o the_o firmamentall_a heaven_n it_o withstand_v the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o design_n and_o assault_n of_o evil_a and_o malicious_a wicked_a man_n yet_o so_o far_o only_o as_o some_o be_v find_v to_o be_v holy_a or_o saint_n who_o be_v worthy_a and_o capable_a of_o it_o 73._o and_o the_o three_o principle_n have_v also_o its_o sprout_n or_o vegetation_n therein_o out_o of_o the_o inward_a be_v generate_v and_o create_v the_o star_n and_o element_n which_o in_o this_o place_n together_o with_o the_o sun_n be_v call_v the_o three_o principle_n 74._o for_o the_o inward_a two_o world_n viz_o the_o fire_n and_o light_a world_n have_v manifest_v themselves_o with_o or_o by_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o all_o be_v mix_v one_o with_o another_o good_a and_o evil_a love_n and_o enmity_n life_n and_o death_n 75._o there_o be_v in_o all_o and_o every_o life_n the_o death_n and_o the_o fire_n also_o on_o the_o contrary_a a_o desire_n of_o love_n all_o according_a to_o the_o inward_a world_n property_n and_o there_o grow_v two_o sort_n of_o fruit_n out_o of_o they_o evil_a and_o good_a also_o every_o fruit_n have_v both_o property_n 76._o also_o they_o show_v themselves_o in_o all_o and_o every_o life_n in_o this_o world_n so_o that_o always_o the_o anger_n and_o evil_a source_n strive_v with_o the_o love_n there_o every_o property_n seek_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n 77._o what_o the_o good_a make_v that_o the_o evil_n destroy_v and_o what_o the_o evil_n make_v that_o the_o good_a destroy_v there_o be_v a_o constant_a war_n and_o contention_n for_o both_o the_o inward_a principle_n property_n be_v stir_v in_o the_o outward_a each_o bring_v and_o work_v fruit_n in_o the_o inward_a kingdom_n each_o will_v be_v lord_n 78._o the_o cold_a viz_o the_o exit_fw-la out_o of_o the_o inward_a centre_n out_o of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o death_n will_v be_v lord_n and_o continual_o shut_v up_o in_o death_n it_o always_o awaken_v the_o sting_n of_o death_n 79._o and_o the_o heat_n viz_o the_o exit_fw-la out_o of_o the_o right_a fire_n will_v also_o be_v lord_n it_o will_v suppress_v and_o consume_v all_o and_o will_v be_v always_o rough_a without_o a_o body_n it_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o desire_v only_o the_o spirit_n life_n it_o give_v the_o sting_n to_o the_o cold_a for_o it_o kill_v or_o mortify_v it_o often_o so_o that_o it_o must_v loose_v or_o forsake_v its_o right_n and_o give_v up_o itself_o to_o the_o heat_n 80._o the_o sun_n viz_o the_o light_n will_v also_o have_v right_a and_o be_v lord_n it_o overcome_v the_o heat_n and_o cold_a for_o it_o make_v in_o its_o light_n meekness_n water_n and_o introduce_v in_o the_o glance_n of_o light_n a_o meek_a spirit_n viz_o the_o air_n although_o the_o fire_n give_v the_o strength_n of_o the_o wind_n and_o the_o sun_n the_o meek_a and_o gentle_a spirit_n which_o be_v just_o call_v air_n it_o be_v indeed_o one_o but_o have_v two_o property_n one_o according_a to_o the_o fire_n viz_o a_o terrible_a lift_v up_o and_o the_o other_o according_a to_o the_o light_n viz_o a_o meek_a life_n 81._o thus_o the_o outward_a principle_n be_v only_o a_o continual_a warring_n and_o contention_n a_o building_n and_o a_o break_n what_o the_o sun_n viz_o the_o light_n build_v that_o the_o cold_a destroy_v and_o the_o fire_n consume_v it_o altogether_o 82._o in_o this_o strife_n rise_v up_o its_o sprout_v or_o vegetation_n in_o mere_a strife_n and_o discord_n the_o one_o draw_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n its_o fruitfulness_n the_o other_o break_v and_o devour_v it_o again_o it_o make_v in_o all_o live_a creature_n evil_a malignity_n curstness_n and_o strife_n 83._o for_o every_o beast_n and_o every_o life_n in_o this_o world_n except_o man_n be_v only_o a_o fruâ—â—_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o have_v only_o the_o life_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n both_o its_o spirit_n and_o body_n be_v only_o the_o same_o and_o all_o whatâ—â—â—ver_n stir_v and_o move_v itself_o in_o this_o world_n 84._o and_o man_n with_o his_o visible_a body_n and_o spirit_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v also_o only_a the_o fruit_n of_o that_o same_o substance_n and_o nothing_o else_o at_o all_o 85._o therefore_o see_v also_o he_o have_v the_o two_o inward_a world_n in_o himself_o which_o give_v the_o true_a understanding_n thought_n sense_n and_o mind_n which_o also_o in_o this_o time_n of_o the_o earthly_a and_o elementary_a body_n lie_v together_o one_o with_o another_o in_o strife_n therefore_o he_o shall_v do_v well_o to_o look_v to_o it_o which_o world_n he_o make_v to_o be_v lord_n in_o he_o for_o the_o same_o will_v eternal_o be_v lord_n in_o he_o 86._o this_o time_n he_o can_v break_v and_o not_o further_a when_o the_o outward_a break_v than_o all_o stand_v in_o the_o aether_n 87._o the_o mind_n be_v free_a and_o be_v the_o angle_n and_o have_v the_o understanding_n it_o may_v go_v in_o whither_o it_o will_v and_o may_v incline_v to_o either_o of_o the_o principle_n which_o it_o will_v into_o which_o aether_n soever_o it_o enter_v there_o it_o be_v eternal_o 88_o and_o thus_o we_o understand_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n like_o the_o tongue_n of_o the_o ballance_n the_o
and_o desire_v i_o desire_v no_o comfort_n from_o thou_o in_o my_o earthly_a evil_a will_n but_o pray_v thou_o out_o of_o all_o my_o power_n which_o yet_o be_v in_o i_o mortific_a my_o earthly_a evil_n will_v and_o let_v it_o no_o more_o live_v before_o thou_o for_o it_o desire_v only_a hypocrisy_n dissemble_v or_o flattery_n and_o own_o self_n love_n and_o be_v never_o sincere_o upright_a before_o thou_o it_o give_v thou_o good_a word_n and_o pretend_v truth_n and_o yet_o be_v a_o constant_a liar_n before_o thou_o 62._o give_v i_o only_o thy_o will_n that_o i_o may_v will_v nothing_o without_o thou_o do_v thou_o with_o thy_o will_n tread_v down_o myself_o evil_a will_n to_o the_o ground_n and_o let_v i_o in_o thy_o power_n co-will_a and_o act_n with_o thou_o 63._o o_o lord_n what_o shall_v i_o in_o my_o vanity_n pray_v for_o from_o thou_o i_o pray_v for_o nothing_o from_o thou_o but_o for_o the_o die_a of_o my_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n that_o thou_o will_v put_v i_o to_o death_n in_o his_o death_n and_o make_v i_o live_v again_o in_o his_o resurrection_n in_o he_o that_o i_o may_v no_o more_o walk_v or_o converse_v according_a to_o my_o spirit_n will_v in_o i_o but_o in_o he_o that_o i_o may_v be_v his_o temple_n and_o dwellinghouse_n that_o he_o may_v lead_v and_o conduct_v i_o so_o that_o without_o he_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o will_n or_o do_v nothing_o 64._o unite_v thou_o and_o bound_v i_o with_o he_o so_o that_o i_o may_v be_v a_o fruitful_a branch_n on_o his_o vine_n and_o bear_v good_a fruit_n in_o his_o power_n into_o thy_o promise_n i_o sink_v myself_o down_o total_o and_o altogether_o be_v it_o do_v unto_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n and_o will._n amen_o a_o thanksgiving_n and_o prayer_n when_o a_o man_n after_o such_o act_v repentance_n find_v the_o divine_a power_n in_o himself_o 65._o o_o god_n thou_o wellspring_n or_o fountain_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n i_o glorify_v and_o praise_v thou_o in_o thy_o truth_n and_o thank_v thou_o in_o my_o heart_n that_o thou_o present_v to_o i_o thy_o countenance_n again_o and_o look_v upon_o i_o unworthy_a and_o miserable_a wretch_n with_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o give_v i_o a_o ray_n or_o beam_n of_o comfort_n so_o that_o my_o soul_n can_n hope_n on_o thou_o 66._o o_o thou_o infinite_a love_n of_o jesus_n christ_n thou_o who_o have_v break_v death_n in_o our_o humanity_n and_o change_v god_n anger_n into_o love_n to_o thou_o i_o give_v up_o myself_o total_o and_o altogether_o my_o soul_n laud_v and_o honour_v thou_o it_o rejoice_v itself_o in_o thy_o power_n and_o love_n that_o thou_o be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a my_o spirit_n sport_v in_o thy_o power_n and_o joy_v itself_o in_o thy_o truth_n all_o thy_o do_v be_v right_a and_o truth_n thou_o rule_a over_o sin_n and_o break_v the_o power_n of_o death_n thou_o hold_v the_o may_v and_o power_n of_o hell_n captive_a and_o show_v we_o the_o way_n of_o life_n 67._o none_o be_v like_o thou_o o_o lord_z who_o release_v the_o captive_n out_o of_o the_o pit_n and_o grave_n of_o death_n and_o refresh_a the_o miserable_a thou_o give_v they_o drink_v in_o their_o thirst_n and_o give_v they_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n thou_o direct_v their_o foot_n in_o right_a path_n and_o guide_v they_o with_o thy_o staff_n the_o dry_a parch_a place_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o of_o the_o soul_n thoâ—_n fattene_a and_o bedew_a with_o thy_o rainy_n shower_n and_o give_v they_o water_n of_o mercy_n 68_o thou_o make_v they_o live_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o death_n and_o set_v they_o up_o before_o thou_o so_o that_o they_o live_v before_o thou_o thou_o think_v on_o the_o mercy_n and_o covenant_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o we_o through_o thy_o blood_n and_o death_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n 69._o thou_o pour_v into_o we_o of_o thy_o power_n so_o that_o we_o acknowledge_v thou_o and_o give_v we_o food_n of_o the_o eternal_a life_n whereby_o we_o become_v quicken_v and_o continual_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o thou_o this_o now_o my_o soul_n acknowledge_v therefore_o it_o praise_v thou_o and_o exalt_v thou_o in_o thy_o great_a may_v and_o glory_n 70._o o_o thou_o wellspring_n or_o fountain_n of_o divine_a sweetness_n comprehend_v or_o receive_v my_o soul_n into_o thou_o and_o fill_v my_o spirit_n with_o thy_o love_n and_o bound_v i_o to_o thy_o band_n that_o i_o never_o more_o depart_v from_o thou_o strengthen_v i_o pray_v thou_o my_o weak_a faith_n and_o give_v i_o a_o assure_a hope_n and_o confidence_n 71._o cleanse_v i_o pray_v thou_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o give_v i_o chastity_n modesty_n and_o purity_n in_o my_o conscience_n that_o i_o may_v be_v ashamed_a of_o sin_n before_o thy_o countenance_n and_o depart_v from_o it_o mortify_v i_o pray_v thou_o all_o evil_a lust_n in_o i_o that_o i_o may_v cleave_v unto_o thou_o with_o clean_a and_o pure_a desire_n and_o walk_v in_o thy_o will._n 72._o keep_v and_o maintain_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o in_o thy_o power_n and_o acknowledgement_n and_o give_v i_o a_o humble_a heart_n towards_o thou_o and_o my_o neighbour_n so_o that_o i_o may_v always_o acknowledge_v and_o love_v thou_o help_v also_o that_o i_o may_v love_v my_o neighbour_n as_o myself_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o prayer_n to_o the_o great_a fire-burning_a love_n of_o god_n show_v how_o right_o to_o pray_v for_o it_o o_o thou_o holy_a god_n thou_o that_o dwell_v in_o a_o light_n that_o none_o can_v câ—â—â—_n unto_o but_o only_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n which_o thou_o have_v out_o of_o mere_a grace_n pour_v into_o our_o humanity_n in_o jesus_n christ_n wherewith_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o poor_a man_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o have_v through_o this_o love_n redeem_v we_o from_o thy_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o death_n and_o of_o hell_n and_o offere_v we_o now_o this_o love_n through_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n in_o thy_o fire-flaming_a spirit_n that_o we_o shall_v pray_v unto_o thou_o for_o it_o and_o thou_o will_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o 74._o i_o poor_a unworthy_a man_n acknowledge_v myself_o inâ—_n 〈…〉_o worthy_a of_o it_o but_o see_v thou_o have_v manifest_v or_o reveal_v 〈…〉_o in_o our_o assume_v humanity_n and_o call_v therewith_o the_o poor_a 7._o poor_a luke_n 19.10_o 1_o joh._n 4.2_o 3._o 2_o john_n 7._o lose_a sinner_n and_o art*_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n so_o that_o thou_o will_v seek_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o thereby_o deliver_v they_o from_o sin_n and_o save_v they_o as_o thy_o word_n teach_v we_o this_o therefore_o come_v i_o upon_o the_o invitation_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o receive_v thy_o word_n and_o truth_n in_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o comprehend_v it_o in_o i_o as_o thy_o free-gift_n and_o pray_v thou_o o_o thou_o fire-flaming_a love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o jesus_n christ_n free_o give_v to_o we_o poor_a thirsty_a soul_n kindle_v also_o my_o poor_a soul_n with_o this_o love_n that_o it_o may_v attain_v a_o new_a life_n and_o will_n and_o become_v deliver_v out_o of_o its_o prison_n and_o captivity_n of_o thy_o anger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o jaw_n of_o death_n 75._o o_o thou_o fiery_a love_n of_o god_n thou_o who_o haste_n in_o our_o humanity_n break_a death_n and_o destroy_v hell_n and_o bring_v forth_o our_o soul_n victory_n in_o christ_n through_o death_n thou_o who_o have_v at_o 2._o at_o act_n 2._o the_o holy_a pentecost_n move_v in_o the_o apostle_n mouth_n and_o heart_n in_o fiery_a flame_n and_o kindle_v all_o thy_o saint_n and_o do_v thy_o miracle_n or_o work_n of_o wonder_n by_o they_o thou_o that_o love_v and_o preserve_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o all_o thy_o creature_n to_o thou_o i_o come_v and_o give_v myself_o whole_o into_o thou_o 76._o o_o thou_o great_a fountain_n of_o god_n open_v thyself_o also_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o my_o inwardness_n and_o kindle_v also_o in_o i_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o love_n so_o that_o my_o spirit_n may_v burn_v in_o thy_o love_n and_o acknowledge_v and_o praise_v thou_o therein_o 77._o o_o thou_o great_a holiness_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n through_o his_o blood_n and_o death_n i_o press_v in_o i_o to_o thou_o and_o give_v myself_o up_o into_o thy_o flame_n through_o his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n or_o go_v to_o heaven_n i_o bring_v my_o will_n into_o thou_o and_o give_v it_o up_o to_o thou_o total_o and_o altogether_o do_v thou_o with_o it_o how_o thou_o will_v do_v but_o deliver_v it_o from_o false_a or_o wicked_a lust_n and_o break_v its_o power_n that_o it_o may_v only_o look_v upon_o thou_o 78._o o_o thou_o holy_a power_n
scale_n or_o ballance_n beam_n of_o a_o balance_n i._o the_o first_o principle_n what_o god_n and_o the_o eternity_n be_v and_o can_v do_v ii_o and_o what_o kind_n of_o sprout_n or_o vegetation_n each_o of_o they_o giveth_z out_o of_o itself_o out_o of_o its_o property_n iii_o and_o how_o a_o man_n shall_v search_v out_o the_o ground_n of_o nature_n and_o thus_o the_o first_o head_n or_o part_n or_o point_n be_v finish_v the_o second_o point_n the_o three_o chapter_n concern_v the_o mix_a tree_n of_o evil_n and_o good_a or_o concern_v the_o life_n of_o the_o three_o principle_n one_o in_o another_o how_o that_o unit_v itself_o and_o accord_v 1._o note_n 1._o note_n in_o god_n kingdom_n viz_o in_o the_o light_a world_n there_o be_v no_o more_o but_o one_o principle_n right_o know_v for_o the_o light_n have_v the_o dominion_n and_o the_o other_o source_n or_o quality_n and_o property_n be_v all_o secret_a as_o a_o mystery_n for_o they_o must_v all_o serve_v the_o light_n and_o give_v their_o will_v up_o into_o the_o light_n and_o therefore_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a essence_n in_o the_o light_n become_v change_v into_o a_o desire_n of_o light_n and_o of_o love_n in_o meekness_n 2._o though_o indeed_o the_o property_n viz_o harsh_a bitter_a anguish_n and_o the_o bitter_a woe_n in_o the_o fire_n continue_v eternal_o even_o in_o the_o light_a world_n yet_o none_o of_o they_o be_v manifest_a in_o its_o property_n but_o they_o be_v all_o of_o they_o together_o only_o thus_o a_o cause_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o mobility_n and_o joy_n 3._o that_o which_o in_o the_o dark_a world_n be_v a_o woe_n that_o be_v in_o the_o light_a world_n a_o well-doing_n munificence_n and_o that_o which_o in_o the_o dark_a be_v a_o sting_a and_o hate_v enmity_n that_o be_v in_o the_o light_a a_o rise_n leap_a joy_n and_o that_o which_o in_o the_o dark_a be_v a_o fear_n terror_n and_o tremble_v that_o be_v in_o the_o light_a a_o exult_a and_o triumph_v of_o joy_n a_o ring_n forth_o and_o sing_v and_o that_o can_v not_o be_v if_o in_o the_o original_a there_o be_v not_o such_o a_o earnest_a eager_n severe_a source_n or_o quality_n 4._o therefore_o be_v the_o dark_a world_n the_o light_a world_n ground_n and_o original_a and_o the_o anxious_a evil_n must_v be_v a_o original_a of_o the_o good_a and_o be_v all_o god_n yet_o the_o note_n the_o note_n light_a world_n be_v only_o call_v god_n 5._o and_o the_o principle_n between_o the_o light_a world_n and_o the_o dark_a world_n be_v call_v god_n anger_n and_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o if_o that_o be_v awaken_v as_o by_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o evil_a or_o wicked_a man_n it_o be_v they_o then_o become_v forsake_v of_o the_o light_n and_o fall_v into_o the_o dark_a world_n 6._o the_o dark_a world_n be_v call_v death_n hell_n the_o abyss_n and_o a_o sting_n of_o death_n despair_n self-enmity_n and_o lamentation_n a_o life_n of_o malice_n wickedness_n and_o falsehood_n in_o which_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o light_n be_v deny_v and_o not_o apprehend_v or_o discern_v wherein_o the_o devil_n dwell_v and_o the_o damn_a soul_n also_o the_o hellish_a worm_n which_o the_o death_n fiat_n in_o the_o move_n of_o the_o all-substantial_a lord_n have_v figure_v 7._o for_o hell_n have_v in_o the_o darkness_n the_o great_a constellation_n of_o the_o most_o severe_a eager_a power_n in_o that_o all_o be_v loud_a sound_v as_o a_o great_a noise_n that_o which_o ring_n in_o the_o light_n that_o knock_v rumble_v or_o thump_v in_o the_o dark_a as_o be_v to_o be_v apprehend_v in_o those_o thing_n that_o man_n use_v to_o strike_v upon_o that_o they_o give_v a_o ring_a sound_n for_o the_o ring_n be_v not_o the_o substance_n as_o a_o bell_n which_o man_n ring-out_a that_o be_v itself_o no_o sound_n but_o only_o a_o hardness_n and_o a_o cause_n of_o the_o ring_a sound_n 8._o the_o bell_n conceive_v or_o receive_v the_o stroke_n viz_o the_o knock_n and_o from_o the_o hard_a knock_v the_o ring_a sound_n go_v forth_o the_o cause_n be_v this_o that_o there_o be_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o bell_n a_o substance_n that_o together_o in_o the_o creation_n in_o the_o move_a of_o the_o all-being_a or_o all-substantiall_a god_n become_v shut_v up_o in_o the_o hardness_n as_o be_v to_o be_v perceive_v by_o we_o in_o the_o metalline_a tincture_n if_o man_n will_v not_o be_v so_o mad_a and_o blind_a 9_o thus_o we_o apprehend_v that_o in_o hell_n in_o the_o abyss_n there_o be_v many_o and_o sundry_a sort_n of_o spirit_n not_o devil_n only_o but_o many_o hellish_a worm_n according_a to_o their_o constellation_n and_o property_n not_o have_v not_o or_o have_v with_o understanding_n as_o in_o this_o world_n there_o be_v unreasonable_a beast_n toad_n and_o serpent_n etc._n etc._n 10._o for_o all_o will_v be_v creature_o and_o be_v go_v into_o a_o substance_n so_o that_o thus_o the_o anger-looking-glass_n also_o show_v its_o wonder_n and_o manife_v itself_o 11._o indeed_o there_o be_v no_o perception_n of_o woe_n in_o the_o hellish_a worm_n for_o they_o be_v of_o the_o same_o essence_n and_o property_n it_o be_v their_o life_n and_o be_v a_o substance_n which_o stand_v hide_v to_o the_o outward_a world_n only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o in_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n be_v itself_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n according_a to_o the_o property_n of_o each_o of_o they_o he_o know_v it_o and_o manise_v it_o to_o who_o he_o will_n 12._o now_o than_o if_o we_o will_v say_v how_o the_o principle_n unite_v in_o one_o another_o then_o we_o must_v set_v the_o fire_n viz_o the_o high_a strength_n in_o the_o middle_a that_o give_v to_o each_o principle_n a_o well-pleasing_a life_n and_o a_o spirit_n which_o it_o desire_v 13._o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o strife_n in_o the_o principle_n for_o the_o fire_n be_v the_o life_n of_o all_o principle_n that_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o life_n not_o the_o life_n it_o self_n 14._o to_o the_o abyss_n it_o give_v its_o woe_n viz_o the_o sting_n so_o that_o death_n find_v itself_o in_o a_o life_n else_o the_o abyss_n be_v a_o still_a vacuum_n it_o give_v its_o fierce_a wrath_n to_o it_o so_o that_o out_o of_o the_o abysses_n life_n mobility_n arise_v else_o it_o be_v a_o still_o void_a eternity_n and_o a_o nothing_o 15._o and_o to_o the_o light_a world_n the_o fire_n give_v also_o its_o essence_n else_o there_o will_v be_v no_o perception_n or_o light_n therein_o and_o all_o be_v but_o one_o yet_o without_o the_o fire_n a_o nothing_o viz_o a_o vge_n a_o a_o vge_n eye_n of_o wonder_n which_o apprehend_v nâ—_n itself_o wherein_o there_o be_v no_o understanding_n but_o a_o eternal_a arcanum_n or_o hiddenness_n where_o no_o seek_v or_o production_n can_v be_v 16._o to_o the_o three_o principle_n viz_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n the_o fire_n give_v also_o its_o essence_n and_o source_n or_o quality_n whence_o all_o and_o every_o life_n and_o substance_n become_v stir_v all_o perception_n or_o sensibility_n or_o cogitability_n and_o whatsoever_o shall_v come_v to_o be_v somewhat_o must_v have_v fire_n there_o spring_v nothing_o out_o of_o the_o earth_n without_o the_o fire_n essence_n it_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o all_o whatsoever_o can_v be_v name_v 17._o thus_o the_o fire_n make_v a_o union_n of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n and_o be_v in_o each_o of_o they_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o substance_n no_o principle_n strive_v against_o the_o other_o but_o the_o essence_n of_o each_o desire_v only_o its_o own_o and_o be_v always_o in_o strife_n if_o that_o be_v not_o all_o will_v be_v a_o still_o void_a nothing_o each_o principle_n give_v to_o the_o other_o its_o power_n and_o form_n or_o condition_n and_o there_o be_v a_o continual_a league_n or_o peace_n between_o they_o 18._o the_o dark_a world_n have_v the_o great_a pain_n and_o anguish_n which_o the_o fire_n cause_v so_o that_o the_o will_n pant_v or_o long_v after_o the_o liberty_n and_o the_o liberty_n pant_v after_o the_o note_n the_o note_n manifestation_n viz_o after_o the_o essence_n and_o give_v itself_o into_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n that_o it_o may_v manifest_v itself_o and_o so_o bring_v itself_o into_o fire_n so_o that_o out_o of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o the_o liberty_n a_o fire_n arise_v and_o so_o give_v itself_o to_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n to_o be_v devour_v viz_o into_o death_n but_o go_v out_o of_o the_o death_n with_o the_o assume_v essence_n forth_o into_o its_o own_o viz_o into_o a_o world_n and_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o its_o own_o and_o dwell_v in_o itself_o unapprehend_v by_o death_n and_o the_o dark_a world_n and_o be_v a_o light_n in_o itself_o 19_o thus_o be_v death_n and_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n
3â—_n and_o 34._o in_o the_o 40._o question_n what_o will_v the_o holy_a or_o saint_n and_o damn_a each_o of_o they_o do_v and_o leave_v undo_v 176._o question_n question_n see_v the_o 40._o question_n where_o shall_v hell_n and_o also_o the_o eternal_a habitation_n of_o the_o holy_a or_o saint_n be_v 177._o question_n what_o shall_v be_v the_o eternal_a 24._o eternal_a judas_n 24._o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a or_o saint_n and_o the_o eternal_a pain_n or_o 14.11_o or_o rev._n 14.11_o torment_n of_o the_o wicked_a or_o also_o may_v there_o be_v any_o alteration_n effect_v a_o treatise_n or_o consideration_n of_o or_o concern_v the_o divine_a revelation_n or_o manifestation_n show_v what_o god_n nature_n and_o creature_n as_o also_o heaven_n hell_n and_o the_o world_n together_o with_o all_o creature_n be_v whence_o all_o thing_n in_o nature_n have_v receive_v their_o original_a and_o for_o what_o god_n have_v create_v they_o and_o of_o what_o profit_n and_o benefit_n they_o be_v especial_o of_o man._n what_o adam_n and_o christ_n be_v deduce_v through_o the_o whole_a process_n and_o course_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o end_n and_o into_o eternity_n and_o set_v down_o in_o 177._o question_n for_o the_o better_a consideration_n or_o meditation_n upon_o what_o man_n be_v out_o of_o the_o right_n true_a theosophick_a ground_n a_o exposition_n of_o the_o first_o question_n what_o be_v god_n 20._o god_n oâ—_n distinct_a from_o nature_n and_o creature_n observe_v the_o unsearchable_a god_n in_o himself_o manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v know_v in_o nature_n and_o creature_n all_o goodness_n in_o nature_n be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o what_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o in_o his_o eternal_a love_n joy_n mercy_n meekness_n right_o and_o glory_n of_o heaven_n and_o all_o contrariety_n opposition_n adversity_n misery_n and_o evil_n in_o nature_n be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o eternal_a wrath_n anger_n fury_n darkness_n and_o the_o lake_n of_o consume_v fire_n and_o brimstone_n of_o hell_n which_o be_v his_o nature_n in_o itself_o separate_v or_o distinct_a from_o his_o love_n which_o be_v god_n himself_o and_o these_o be_v knowable_a and_o discernible_a by_o we_o in_o the_o love_n and_o anger_n light_n and_o darkness_n joy_n and_o sorrow_n prosperity_n and_o adversity_n ease_n and_o pain_n pleasure_n and_o torment_n in_o this_o visible_a world_n in_o this_o mortal_a and_o transitory_a life_n for_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o that_o be_v his_o eternal_a power_n and_o deity_n be_v clear_o see_v by_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o intent_n that_o all_o shall_v be_v without_o excuse_n that_o do_v not_o learn_v to_o know_v he_o thereby_o see_v rom._n 1.19_o 20._o without_o nature_n and_o creature_n in_o himself_o note_v note_v answer_n god_n be_v the_o eternal_a unity_n viz_o the_o immense_a or_o unmeasurable_a good_a which_o have_v nothing_o after_o it_o nor_o before_o it_o which_o can_v give_v afford_v or_o bring_v in_o somewhat_o to_o it_o or_o that_o can_v move_v it_o without_o all_o inclination_n and_o property_n which_o without_o original_n of_o time_n in_o itself_o be_v but_o only_o one_o viz_o a_o mere_a clearness_n purity_n or_o stillness_n without_o stir_a which_o have_v no_o where_o any_o space_n or_o place_n nor_o need_v any_o for_o its_o habitation_n 2._o but_o be_v without_o the_o world_n and_o in_o the_o world_n equal_o alike_o both_o at_o once_o and_o it_o be_v deep_a than_o a_o thought_n can_v cast_v itself_o yes_o if_o one_o shall_v for_o a_o hundred_o thousand_o year_n together_o speak_v forth_o the_o number_n of_o its_o greatness_n and_o depth_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o have_v so_o much_o as_o begin_v to_o have_v express_v its_o depth_n for_o it_o be_v the_o endlesness_n or_o infinity_o 3._o all_o whatsoever_o can_v be_v number_v or_o measure_v be_v natural_a and_o imaginable_a and_o or_o imaginable_a imagible_a but_o the_o unity_n of_o god_n can_v be_v express_v for_o it_o be_v equal_o alike_o through_o and_o through_o all_o at_o once_o and_o it_o be_v therefore_o call_v and_o apprehend_v to_o be_v the_o good_a because_o it_o be_v the_o eternal_a meekness_n and_o the_o high_a beneficence_n or_o well-doing_n in_o the_o perceptibility_n or_o inventibility_n of_o nature_n and_o creature_n viz_o the_o perceptible_a or_o inventible_a sweet_a love_n 4._o for_o the_o unity_n viz_o the_o good_a flow_v forth_o from_o itself_o and_o introduce_v itself_o with_o outflowing_a into_o will_v and_o move_a 5._o there_o the_o unity_n love_v or_o thorough_o inhabit_v the_o desire_v or_o move_a and_o the_o desire_v or_o move_a perceive_v the_o meekness_n of_o the_o unity_n viz_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o love_n in_o the_o unity_n concern_v which_o moses_n say_v 8.4_o say_v 1_o cor._n 8.4_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v one_o only_a god_n and_o no_o other_o 6._o and_o the_o matter_n be_v not_o so_o as_o reason_n suppose_v that_o god_n dwell_v only_o above_o the_o star_n without_o or_o beyond_o the_o place_n of_o this_o world_n there_o be_v no_o place_n prepare_v for_o he_o wherein_o he_o dwell_v apart_o but_o only_o his_o revelation_n or_o manifestation_n be_v distinguishable_a 7._o he_o be_v through_o with_o and_o in_o we_o and_o wheresoever_o he_o in_o a_o life_n become_v movable_a with_o his_o love_n there_o be_v god_n in_o his_o work_n manifest_a or_o reveal_v that_o be_v his_o love_n viz_o the_o unity_n be_v there_o flow_v forth_o desirous_a and_o perceptible_a or_o inventible_a there_o god_n have_v make_v himself_o a_o place_n viz_o in_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o eternal_a idea_n or_o object_n or_o representation_n of_o the_o eternal_a desire_v in_o the_o love_n wherein_o the_o love_n will_v and_o perceive_v or_o find_v itself_o as_o in_o the_o angel_n and_o bless_a soul_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v the_o second_o question_n what_o be_v the_o abyss_n of_o all_o thing_n where_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n viz_o the_o abyssall_n nothing_o answer_n 1._o it_o be_v a_o habitation_n of_o god_n unity_n for_o the_o open_n or_o the_o something_o of_o the_o nothing_o be_v god_n himself_n the_o open_v be_v the_o unity_n viz_o a_o eternal_a life_n and_o desire_v a_o mere_a velleity_n or_o willing_a which_o yet_o have_v nothing_o that_o it_o can_v desire_v but_o only_o itself_o therefore_o be_v the_o will_v a_o mere_a desirous_a love-longing_n delight_n viz_o a_o eâ—it_n of_o itself_o to_o its_o perceptibility_n or_o inventibility_n 2._o the_o will_n be_v first_o the_o eternal_a father_n of_o the_o bysse_n or_o ground_n and_o second_o the_o perceptibility_n or_o inventibility_n of_o the_o love_n be_v the_o eternal_a son_n which_o the_o will_n in_o itself_o generate_v to_o a_o perceptible_a or_o inventible_a love-power_n and_o three_o the_o eâ—it_n of_o the_o desirous_a perceptible_a love_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o divine_a life_n 3._o and_o thus_o be_v the_o eternal_a unity_n a_o threefold_a unmeasurable_a unbeginning_n life_n 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or_o breathe_v 4._o thus_o he_o remain_v a_o mere_a cold_a sharp_a hard_a point_a bitter_a sting_a poisonous_a anxious_a painful_a fires-essence_n wherein_o the_o centrall_a fire_n stand_v in_o mere_a strife_n hunger_n and_o thirst_n and_o can_v attain_v no_o refresh_n 5._o for_o if_o lucifer_n will_v become_v a_o angel_n again_o than_o he_o must_v create_v again_o out_o of_o the_o unity_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o such_o his_o fire-life_n must_v become_v kill_v with_o the_o love_n and_o be_v change_v into_o humility_n and_o this_o the_o note_v the_o note_v note_v hellish_a foundation_n in_o the_o devil_n will_v not_o do_v also_o it_o can_v no_o more_o do_v it_o there_o be_v in_o they_o all_o no_o long_v inclination_n or_o desire_v any_o more_o to_o humility_n or_o repentance_n 6._o their_o whole_a life_n be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n a_o source_n quality_n or_o torment_n of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n a_o mere_a venom_n poison_n and_o stink_n a_o die_a 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the_o separation_n they_o be_v two_o and_o see_v they_o be_v both_o eternal_a without_o beginning_n therefore_o they_o have_v also_o a_o eternal_a will_n wherein_o the_o one_o can_v kill_v the_o other_o but_o each_o continue_v in_o itself_o eternal_o they_o be_v no_o other_o but_o a_o twofold_a power_n and_o they_o be_v two_o centre_n yet_o come_v original_o out_o of_o the_o unity_n out_o of_o one_o only_a ground_n 4._o therefore_o when_o i_o say_v of_o god_n love_n it_o be_v omnipotent_a above_o all_o and_o in_o all_o that_o be_v do_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o the_o jah_n viz_o according_a to_o the_o light_n and_o if_o the_o nein_n or_o no_o give_v the_o will_n thereto_o then_o the_o jah_n change_v the_o nein_n or_o no_o into_o its_o power_n and_o love_n and_o yet_o they_o remain_v two_o centrall_a will_n one_o in_o another_o yet_o in_o one_o only_a ground_n in_o one_o only_a love_n and_o desire_v else_o will_v not_o the_o angry_a god_n be_v omnipotent_a if_o the_o love_n 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world_n 173._o thou_o have_v set_v he_o for_o a_o regent_n or_o governor_n over_o thy_o work_n of_o wonder_n and_o give_v he_o no_o commandment_n nor_o law_n but_o this_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o bring_v himself_o into_o own_o lust_n and_o willing_n but_o shall_v only_o work_v and_o will_n in_o thy_o will_n give_v to_o he_o in_o thy_o power_n and_o not_o bring_v himself_o into_o own_o receptibility_n to_o prove_v try_v or_o experiment_n good_a and_o evil_a that_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o may_v or_o power_n of_o the_o darkness_n may_v not_o awake_v in_o he_o and_o destroy_v the_o noble_a image_n and_o change_v it_o into_o the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o shall_v only_o will_n and_o work_v in_o thy_o will_n give_v to_o he_o in_o thy_o power_n 174._o but_o see_v our_o first_o parent_n through_o satan_n in_o speak_v of_o lie_n have_v turn_v away_o from_o thy_o willing_a and_o bring_v themselves_o into_o own_o willing_a and_o against_o thy_o commandment_n prove_v good_a and_o evil_a and_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o lust_n after_o the_o perceptibility_n and_o own_o receptibility_n whereby_o the_o anger_n and_o fierce_a wrath_n awake_v in_o they_o and_o destroy_v the_o heavenly_a image_n and_o turn_v it_o into_o a_o earthly_a image_n like_o the_o beast_n 175._o therefore_o have_v thou_o o_o holy_a god_n give_v we_o thy_o commandment_n and_o law_n and_o set_v before_o we_o therein_o the_o heavenly_a divine_a form_n of_o full_a obedience_n signify_v what_o we_o have_v be_v and_o what_o we_o be_v in_o the_o apostasy_n become_v and_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o in_o our_o will_n shall_v out_o of_o all_o power_n or_o faculty_n and_o sense_n or_o thought_n only_o cleave_v to_o thou_o and_o work_v with_o thou_o alone_o 176._o yea_o thou_o require_v of_o we_o the_o noble_a talent_n noble_a talent_n pledge_n viz_o the_o soul_n which_o thou_o have_v in-breathed_n out_o of_o the_o inward_a power_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o will_n and_o will_v that_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v flow_v forth_o from_o thy_o power_n may_v alone_o continue_v in_o thy_o name_n and_o power_n and_o co-work_n with_o thou_o and_o itself_o use_v no_o other_o strange_a name_n will_v nor_o lust_n but_o only_o and_o sole_o of_o that_o out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v flow_v forth_o 177._o that_o it_o total_o cleave_v to_o its_o centre_n and_o bring_v its_o desire_n only_o and_o sole_o into_o thy_o love_n and_o with_o thy_o love_n with_o thou_o rule_v over_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o itself_o receive_v no_o own_o rule_n or_o dominion_n without_o thy_o love_n and_o coworking_a that_o it_o be_v thy_o instrument_n wherewith_o thou_o govern_v all_o matter_n thing_n or_o substance_n of_o this_o world_n 178._o it_o shall_v introduce_v its_o trust_n into_o no_o other_o power_n nor_o may_v also_o make_v nothing_o be_v own_o peculiar_a also_o image_n or_o form_n itself_o with_o nothing_o for_o it_o be_v a_o ray_n or_o beam_n of_o the_o almighty_a and_o shall_v rule_v perfect_o over_o all_o thing_n as_o god_n himself_o and_o yet_o not_o in_o own_o self_n receptibility_n of_o its_o own_o will_n but_o in_o and_o with_o god_n and_o use_v the_o body_n for_o its_o instrument_n which_o shall_v be_v a_o manager_n of_o thy_o creature_n thou_o have_v give_v all_o to_o he_o for_o a_o sport_n or_o scene_n and_o joy_n and_o subject_v it_o under_o he_o 179._o all_o this_o o_o great_a god_n thou_o set_v before_o we_o in_o thy_o commandment_n and_o require_v of_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o strong_a severe_a righteousness_n and_o eternal_a truth_n upon_o pain_n of_o eternal_a punishment_n that_o whosoever_o keep_v not_o all_o thy_o commandment_n and_o law_n and_o continue_v in_o thy_o ordinance_n he_o shall_v be_v curse_v and_o be_v separate_v from_o thy_o countenance_n and_o not_o see_v thy_o glory_n eternal_o nor_o come_v to_o thy_o rest_n 180._o o_o great_a holy_a god_n thou_o who_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n what_o shall_v i_o poor_a miserable_a man_n who_o be_o full_a of_o disobedience_n of_o own_o will_n and_o lust_n and_o have_v no_o right_a love_n or_o inclination_n towards_o thou_o say_v before_o thou_o what_o shall_v i_o answer_v thou_o when_o thou_o set_v i_o before_o thy_o judgement_n and_o trye_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n 181._o o_o dear_a god_n i_o can_v do_v nothing_o i_o stick_v in_o the_o slime_n or_o mire_n of_o vanity_n even_o unto_o the_o inwardness_n of_o my_o soul_n thy_o anger_n be_v burn_v in_o i_o in_o i_o live_v all_o evil_a beast_n with_o their_o lust_n 182._o o_o lord_n my_o lust_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n have_v image_v itself_o into_o vice_n into_o all_o evil_a beast_n or_o vice_n they_o and_o i_o be_o before_o thou_o a_o worm_n and_o no_o man_n also_o i_o can_v with_o this_o image_v come_v before_o thy_o countenance_n much_o less_o to_o thy_o holy_a name_n viz_o to_o the_o centre_n of_o my_o soul_n out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v spring_v forth_o 183._o i_o be_o ashamed_a in_o this_o vizard_n before_o thy_o countenance_n and_o have_v no_o righteousness_n in_o i_o towards_o thou_o i_o be_o become_v unfaithful_a to_o thou_o and_o have_v break_v myself_o off_o from_o thy_o will_n and_o bring_v myself_o into_o own_o self_n will._n 184._o and_o stand_v now_o before_o thy_o countenance_n as_o the_o lose_a prodigal_a son_n who_o be_v become_v a_o keeper_n of_o swine_n and_o have_v lose_v the_o fair_a garment_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o every_o moment_n eat_v with_o the_o devil_n swine_n the_o husk_n of_o vanity_n and_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o image_n and_o similitude_n for_o i_o can_v be_v obedient_a to_o thou_o out_o of_o my_o own_o self_n power_n or_o faculty_n i_o be_o in_o myself_o without_o thy_o grace_n only_o a_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o thy_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o anger_n 185._o but_o yet_o i_o rejoice_v at_o thy_o great_a mercifulness_n which_o thou_o out_o of_o thy_o holy_a name_n out_o of_o which_o my_o soul_n be_v flow_v forth_o have_v turn_v to_o we_o again_o yea_o thou_o have_v open_v the_o gate_n of_o thy_o eternal_a unity_n and_o pour_v it_o into_o my_o soul_n which_o destroy_v thy_o wrath_n and_o break_v the_o monster_n to_o piece_n 186._o yea_o thou_o have_v with_o this_o pouring-in_a of_o thy_o most_o inward_a holiness_n and_o sweetness_n impress_v and_o imprint_v the_o name_n jesus_n in_o my_o soul_n which_o have_v assume_v or_o receive_v my_o soul_n and_o humanity_n and_o be_v become_v obedient_a to_o thou_o in_o my_o stead_n and_o have_v fulfil_v or_o satisfy_v thy_o commandment_n and_o strong_a severe_a law_n with_o perfect_a love_n and_o obedience_n 187._o therefore_o i_o come_v now_o with_o thanksgiving_n to_o thou_o o_o holy_a god_n and_o pray_v thou_o to_o make_v this_o thy_o bestow_v love_n of_o thy_o in-shed_n or_o pour_v grace_n in_o i_o great_a that_o i_o may_v now_o in_o this_o new_a grace-love_n be_v obedient_a to_o thou_o and_o fulfil_v thy_o commandment_n and_o law_n with_o the_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n 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the_o eternal_a power_n of_o god_n that_o be_v through_o christ_n in_o we_o we_o may_v in_o this_o life_n come_v out_o from_o evil_a with_o our_o soul_n into_o the_o eternal_a election_n of_o grace_n and_o predestination_n to_o life_n which_o be_v the_o love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n or_o else_o by_o reject_v and_o forsake_v the_o draw_v of_o that_o power_n within_o we_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o eternal_a predestination_n of_o condemnation_n and_o perdition_n into_o the_o darkness_n and_o death_n which_o be_v the_o wrath_n and_o anger_n of_o god_n three_o it_o intimate_v how_o sin_n be_v sin_n by_o show_v how_o it_o be_v the_o life_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n contrary_a to_o the_o constitution_n and_o creation_n of_o the_o creature_n which_o be_v create_v in_o and_o for_o the_o light_n by_o the_o exorbitant_a rise_n up_o of_o self-nature_n the_o fire_n to_o be_v predominant_a over_o divine_a nature_n the_o light_n in_o the_o self_n of_o the_o creature_n four_o how_o christ_n will_v at_o the_o last_o day_n deliver_v up_o the_o kingdom_n to_o the_o father_n when_o he_o have_v put_v all_o dominion_n under_o the_o foot_n stool_n of_o christ_n then_o shall_v christ_n deliver_v up_o his_o kingdom_n who_o be_v now_o lord_n of_o all_o to_o the_o father_n and_o god_n shall_v be_v all_o in_o all_o outward_o and_o visible_o as_o he_o be_v now_o but_o inward_o hidden_o and_o invisible_o to_o we_o in_o this_o corruptible_a world_n five_o what_o the_o eternal_a magia_n or_o desire_v be_v which_o make_v frame_v and_o image_v both_o in_o the_o dark_a world_n and_o in_o the_o light_a world_n according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o each_o for_o as_o the_o thought_n be_v frame_v in_o the_o mind_n so_o be_v every_o thing_n figure_v in_o its_o own_o substance_n in_o its_o own_o world_n therefore_o our_o
will_v which_o be_v call_v father_n and_o be_v itself_o the_o liberty_n desire_v nature_n and_o nature_n desire_v with_o great_a 2d_o great_a rom._n 8_o 2d_o groan_v pant_a and_o long_v the_o liberty_n that_o it_o may_v be_v release_v from_o the_o anguish_n source_n or_o quality_n 75._o and_o it_o conceive_v or_o receive_v the_o liberty_n in_o its_o sharp_a fierce_a wrath_n in_o the_o imagination_n whence_o it_o skreek_v as_o a_o flash_n for_o it_o be_v a_o skreek_n of_o joy_n that_o it_o be_v become_v release_v from_o the_o anguish_n source_n 76._o and_o in_o the_o skreek_n exist_v two_o substance_n a_o dead_a one_o and_o a_o live_a one_o to_o be_v understand_v thus_o 77._o the_o will_n which_o be_v call_v father_n which_o have_v the_o liberty_n in_o itself_o generate_v itself_o thus_o in_o nature_n that_o it_o may_v be_v capable_a to_o receive_v nature_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o omnipotency_n of_o nature_n the_o skreek_n of_o its_o nature_n be_v a_o kindle_v of_o the_o fire_n 78._o for_o when_o the_o dark_a anguish_n viz_o the_o very_a severe_a earnest_n stern_a substance_n attain_v the_o liberty_n in_o itself_o than_o it_o change_v itself_o in_o the_o skreek_a in_o the_o liberty_n into_o a_o flash_n and_o the_o flash_n apprehend_v the_o liberty_n viz_o the_o meekness_n and_o there_o 56._o there_o 1_o cor._n 15.55_o 56._o the_o sting_n of_o death_n become_v break_v and_o in_o nature_n the_o second_o will_n of_o the_o father_n go_v up_o which_o he_o have_v frame_v to_o himself_o to_o be_v nature_n in_o the_o looking-glass_n of_o wisdoâ—e_n viz_o his_o love_n heart_n that_o be_v the_o desire_v of_o love_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n 79._o for_o in_o the_o father_n will_v the_o fire_n thus_o become_v generate_v to_o which_o the_o second_o will_n give_v the_o power_n of_o meekness_n and_o love_n and_o the_o fire_n take_v the_o love_n source_n or_o quality_n into_o its_o essence_n and_o that_o be_v now_o its_o food_n so_o that_o it_o burn_v and_o give_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o consumingness_n out_o of_o the_o skreek_a the_o exult_v the_o triumph_v or_o exult_v spirit_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy._n 80._o and_o here_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o in_o the_o original_n before_o or_o as_o to_o nature_n be_v the_o father_n will-spirit_n become_v manifest_a and_o conceive_v here_o the_o power_n of_o the_o wonder_n and_o thus_o go_v from_o the_o father_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o first_o will_n to_o nature_n out_o of_o the_o second_o will_v in_o nature_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o skreek_a of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n into_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o love_n forth_o into_o the_o substantiality_n of_o meekness_n 81._o for_o the_o meekness_n be_v then_o also_o become_v desirous_a of_o the_o fire_n property_n and_o the_o desire_v draw_v the_o meekness_n of_o joy_n into_o itself_o and_o that_o be_v now_o 4.14_o now_o john_n 4.14_o the_o water_n of_o eternal_a life_n which_o the_o fire_n drink_v and_o give_v forth_o from_o it_o the_o light_n of_o the_o majesty_n 82._o and_o in_o the_o light_n now_o dwell_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o life_n therein_o which_o open_v now_o the_o power_n of_o the_o meek_a substantiality_n in_o the_o light_n which_o be_v viz_o colour_n wonder_n and_o virtue_n 83._o and_o that_o be_v call_v the_o virginlike_a wisdom_n for_o it_o be_v no_o genetrix_fw-la also_o itself_o open_v nothing_o only_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o open_n of_o its_o wonder_n 84._o it_o be_v his_o garment_n and_o fair_a beauteous_a ornament_n and_o have_v in_o it_o the_o wonder_n colour_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o divine_a world_n and_o be_v the_o house_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n and_o the_o ornament_n of_o the_o divine_a and_o angelical_a world_n 85._o in_o its_o colour_n and_o virtue_n the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v the_o choir_n of_o angel_n as_o also_o discover_v all_o wonder_n of_o create_a thing_n which_o all_o have_v become_v discover_v from_o eternity_n in_o the_o wisdom_n without_o substance_n indeed_o but_o yet_o in_o the_o wisdom_n as_o in_o the_o lookingglass_n according_a to_o their_o figure_n which_o figure_n in_o the_o father_n mobility_n be_v pass_v into_o essence_n and_o into_o a_o creature_n all_o according_a to_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o wisdom_n 86._o now_o concern_v the_o second_o substance_n where_o nature_n in_o the_o skreek_n parâ—eth_v itself_o into_o two_o substance_n as_o be_v mention_v above_o viz_o one_o the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o fire_n that_o be_v in_o the_o fire_n world_n and_o out_o of_o the_o father_n second_o frame_v or_o generate_v willing_a in_o itself_o in_o the_o majestic_a light-world_n 87._o the_o second_o substance_n viz._n the_o house_n of_o the_o skreek_a in_o itself_o in_o death_n in_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o enimicitious_a source_n or_o quality_n which_o also_o must_v stand_v that_o in_o that_o anguish_n there_o be_v a_o eternal_a 8.22_o eternal_a rom._n 8.22_o pant_a or_o long_v to_o be_v loose_v from_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n 88_o for_o that_o pant_v or_o long_v make_v the_o first_o will_v to_o nature_n eternal_o desirous_a to_o come_v to_o help_v its_o substance_n whence_o then_o also_o in_o the_o father_n willing_a the_o mercifulness_n original_o arise_v which_o enter_v with_o the_o liberty_n into_o the_o anguish_n but_o can_v continue_v in_o the_o anguish_n but_o go_v in_o the_o fire_n forth_o into_o the_o love_n source_n or_o quality_n 89._o his_o second_o willing_a viz_o his_o heart_n go_v forth_o in_o he_o as_o a_o well_o spring_n or_o fountain_n of_o love_n and_o mercifulness_n from_o whence_o the_o mercifulness_n have_v its_o original_n so_o that_o there_o be_v a_o pity_n upon_o the_o misery_n and_o calamity_n and_o a_o fellow-suffering_a or_o compassion_n and_o then_o the_o father_n will_n which_o yet_o be_v free_a manife_v itself_o in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o nature_n so_o that_o the_o fierce_a wrathfulness_n become_v meeken_v 90._o but_o nevertheless_o as_o to_o one_o part_n the_o anxious_a wheel_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n continue_v to_o itself_o for_o in_o the_o skreek_a a_o mortify_n be_v affect_v not_o through_o still_a death_n but_o a_o mortal_a life_n which_o be_v like_o the_o worst_a or_o base_a thing_n or_o substance_n like_o a_o water_n of_o separation_n or_o aqua_fw-la fortis_fw-la or_o poison_n in_o itself_o for_o such_o a_o thing_n must_v be_v if_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n be_v to_o subsist_v eternal_o 91._o and_o on_o the_o other_o part_n the_o life_n go_v out_o from_o death_n and_o so_o death_n must_v thus_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o life_n else_o if_o no_o such_o venomous_a poisonous_a fierce_a wrathful_a source_n or_o quality_n be_v the_o fire_n can_v not_o become_v generate_v and_o no_o fire_n sharpness_n and_o essence_n can_v be_v and_o then_o also_o there_o will_v be_v no_o light_n also_o no_o find_n of_o the_o life_n 92._o the_o first_o will_n which_o be_v call_v father_n find_v itself_o thus_o in_o wonder_n and_o the_o second_o will_n which_o be_v call_v son_n find_v itself_o thus_o in_o power_n moreover_o thus_o also_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n arise_v for_o if_o there_o be_v no_o woe_n there_o will_v be_v also_o no_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n but_o this_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n that_o the_o life_n become_v release_v out_o of_o the_o anguish_n though_o indeed_o the_o life_n only_o thus_o arise_v 93._o therefore_o the_o creature_n have_v poison_n for_o their_o life_n viz_o a_o gall_n the_o gall_n be_v a_o cause_n that_o there_o be_v a_o mobility_n so_o that_o the_o life_n arise_v for_o it_o cause_v the_o fire_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o fire_n be_v the_o right_a life_n 94._o but_o it_o be_v not_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o life_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n life_n exi_v the_o right_a spirit_n which_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o fire_n into_o the_o light_n which_o be_v free_a from_o the_o fire_n as_o the_o air_n which_o yet_o arise_v from_o the_o fire_n be_v free_a from_o the_o fire_n 95._o for_o the_o right_a spirit_n or_o the_o spirit_n in_o man_n which_o become_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o soul_n fire_n that_o have_v its_o property_n in_o the_o light_n of_o life_n which_o burn_v out_o from_o the_o fire_n for_o it_o exi_v out_o of_o death_n it_o go_v forth_o out_o from_o the_o die_a the_o enimicitious_a source_n or_o quality_n be_v go_v from_o it_o and_o remain_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o furthermore_o under_o the_o fire_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o fire_n viz_o in_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a anger_n wrathful_a or_o anger_n death_n 96_o thus_o be_v the_o fierce_a wrathful_a death_n a_o root_n of_o life_n and_o here_o o_o man_n consider_v your_o death_n also_o christ_n death_n
and_o reach_v or_o attain_v that_o as_o a_o sparkle_n in_o the_o inward_a centre_n and_o then_o somewhat_o may_v be_v do_v 30._o but_o in_o what_o source_n quality_n or_o pain_n and_o irksome_a tediousness_n that_o be_v do_v the_o sparkle_n of_o love_n experiment_v well_o enough_o which_o there_o be_v to_o break_v the_o dark_a fierce_a wrathful_a death_n it_o be_v purgatory_n or_o purge_v fire_n enough_o to_o it_o in_o what_o kind_n of_o enmity_n the_o life_n stand_v in_o terror_n and_o anguish_n till_o it_o can_v in_o the_o sparkle_n sink_v down_o into_o the_o liberty_n of_o god_n he_o experiment_v very_o well_o who_o so_o naked_o with_o small_a light_n depart_v from_o this_o world_n which_o the_o present_a too_o too_o wise_a world_n hold_v for_o a_o jest_a matter_n but_o what_o kind_n of_o apprehension_n or_o knowledge_n they_o have_v show_v itself_o by_o the_o deed._n 31._o thus_o we_o understand_v also_o the_o devil_n fall_v who_o be_v a_o angel_n how_o he_o have_v imagine_v into_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o first_o property_n again_o and_o seek_v great_a strength_n and_o power_n or_o may_v as_o the_o present_a world_n do_v great_a may_v and_o honour_n and_o despise_v the_o light_n of_o love_n 32._o though_o indeed_o he_o suppose_v the_o light_n will_v thus_o have_v burn_v to_o or_o for_o he_o and_o the_o pride_n and_o state_n of_o the_o world_n suppose_v also_o that_o the_o light_n of_o god_n shall_v illustrate_v shall_v shine_v or_o illustrate_v burn_v in_o their_o pomp_n and_o he_o will_v yet_o kindle_v himself_o further_o that_o so_o he_o may_v powerful_o domineer_v over_o all_o throne_n and_o over_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o deity_n in_o the_o meekness_n which_o prove_v to_o be_v his_o fall_n as_o shall_v also_o be_v do_v to_o the_o present_a world_n 33._o therefore_o let_v every_o man_n learn_v thereby_o to_o beware_v of_o pride_n or_o state_n and_o covetousness_n for_o the_o fall_n come_v to_o the_o devil_n from_o pride_n or_o state_n and_o covetousness_n so_o that_o he_o kindle_v the_o centre_n of_o the_o dark_a world_n in_o he_o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v thrust_v out_o of_o the_o light_a world_n into_o the_o dark_a world_n 34._o note_n 34._o note_n thus_o it_o go_v also_o with_o all_o man_n who_o pass_v away_o from_o meekness_n and_o humility_n into_o fierce_a wrath_n pride_n and_o state_n covetousness_n and_o envy_n they_o imagine_v altogether_o into_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o dark_a nature_n as_o into_o the_o original_n of_o nature_n and_o draw_v themselves_o into_o the_o dark_a fire_n of_o the_o anguish-source_n or_o quality_n where_o the_o noble_a image_n become_v introduce_v into_o other_o source_n or_o quality_n so_o that_o it_o must_v stand_v in_o anguish_n and_o enmity_n where_o always_o one_o form_n of_o life_n be_v at_o enmity_n with_o the_o other_o 35._o and_o we_o also_o see_v proper_o from_o this_o how_o only_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n stand_v in_o the_o bright_a clear_a light_n in_o the_o liberty_n in_o love_n and_o meekness_n for_o that_o be_v the_o white_a bright_a light_n property_n as_o be_v to_o be_v â—een_n in_o the_o outward_a substance_n when_o a_o lovely_a soft_a sweet_a matter_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o outward_a fire_n which_o yet_o be_v but_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o inward_a fire_n that_o so_o also_o a_o lovely_a light_n and_o savour_n proceed_v from_o it_o 36._o much_o more_o be_v this_o do_v in_o the_o spirit-fire_n to_o which_o no_o palpable_a or_o outward_a substance_n belong_v but_o where_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o nature_n make_v a_o fire_n in_o themselves_o which_o be_v only_o a_o source_n or_o quality_n and_o property_n of_o fire_n 37._o as_o even_o the_o dark_a and_o light_a world_n stand_v in_o such_o a_o spiritual_a property_n as_o also_o the_o inward_a man_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o eternal_a and_o go_v into_o the_o eternal_a he_o have_v plain_o the_o two_o world_n in_o he_o into_o which_o property_n he_o turn_v in_o himself_z into_o that_o world_n also_o he_o become_v introduce_v and_o of_o that_o world_n property_n he_o will_v eternal_o be_v and_o enjoy_v either_o a_o true_a source_n or_o quality_n out_o of_o the_o light-world_n of_o meekness_n or_o a_o enimicitious_a odious_a hateful_a source_n or_o quality_n out_o of_o the_o dark_a world_n 38._o here_o he_o sprout_v and_o grow_v in_o the_o middle_a world_n between_o the_o light_n and_o dark-world_n one_o may_v give_v himself_o into_o which_o he_o will_v which_o essence_n get_v the_o dominion_n in_o he_o either_o fierce_a wrath_n or_o meekness_n that_o he_o conceive_v or_o catch_v and_o that_o cleave_v to_o he_o and_o lead_v he_o give_v he_o disposition_n and_o willing_a and_o unit_v itself_o total_o with_o he_o and_o thereinto_o man_n introduce_v the_o spiritual_a man_n viz_o the_o image_n which_o god_n create_v out_o his_o own_o substance_n out_o of_o all_o the_o three_o principle_n 39_o therefore_o it_o be_v absolute_o necessay_v take_v thy_o cross_n upon_o thou_o enter_v in_o patience_n into_o a_o meek_a life_n do_v not_o what_o the_o dark_a centre_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n provoke_v thou_o to_o nor_o the_o fullness_n plenty_n pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n of_o the_o world_n but_o break_v both_o their_o will_n 40._o also_o do_v not_o heat_n stir_v or_o provoke_v any_o to_o anger_n for_o if_o thou_o do_v wrongful_o or_o walk_v false_o or_o wicked_o than_o thou_o vex_v angerest_n or_o entage_a thy_o brother_n and_o hindere_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 41._o thou_o shall_v be_v a_o bringer_n or_o leader_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o kindle_v thy_o brother_n with_o thy_o love_n and_o meekness_n that_o he_o may_v see_v god_n substance_n or_o be_v in_o thou_o as_o in_o a_o looking-glass_n and_o so_o also_o lay_v hold_v on_o thou_o with_o his_o imagination_n 42._o if_o thou_o do_v so_o than_o thou_o bring_v thy_o soul_n thy_o work_n and_o thy_o neighbour_n or_o brother_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o increase_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n with_o or_o as_o to_o its_o wonder_n 43._o this_o have_v god_n teach_v we_o say_v 6.29_o say_v matth._n 5.39_o luke_n 6.29_o when_o any_o strike_v thou_o on_o one_o cheek_n then_o turn_v to_o he_o also_o the_o other_o when_o any_o take_v away_o thy_o cloak_n do_v not_o hinder_v he_o of_o thy_o coat_n also_o that_o he_o may_v have_v a_o look_a glass_n in_o thou_o and_o enter_v into_o himself_o and_o see_v thy_o meekness_n apprehend_v and_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v god_n child_n and_o that_o god_n spirit_n lead_v or_o drive_v thou_o that_o so_o also_o he_o may_v learn_v from_o thou_o and_o enter_v into_o himself_o and_o search_v himself_o 44._o but_o if_o thou_o withstand_v and_o oppose_v he_o with_o disdain_n and_o churlishness_n than_o his_o churlishness_n become_v the_o more_o kindle_v and_o in_o the_o end_n he_o suppose_v he_o do_v right_a to_o thou_o but_o otherwise_o he_o must_v of_o â—â—â—â—ity_n apprehend_v he_o do_v thou_o wrong_n 45._o see_v then_o god_n love_n withstand_v all_o evil_a man_n anywhat_o the_o conscience_n do_v often_o dehort_v from_o evil_n therefore_o then_o also_o 〈◊〉_d meekness_n and_o patience_n press_v into_o his_o evil_a conscience_n and_o do_v indict_v or_o charge_v the_o conscience_n in_o itself_o at_o or_o before_o god_n light_n in_o the_o anger_n and_o so_o thereby_o many_o a_o evil_a man_n go_v out_o from_o his_o wickedness_n and_o enter_v into_o himself_o and_o search_v himself_o and_o than_o god_n spirit_n put_v he_o in_o mind_n of_o thy_o patience_n and_o set_v it_o before_o his_o eye_n and_o so_o he_o be_v draw_v thereby_o into_o repentance_n and_o abstinence_n from_o evil_n 4â—_n not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v note_n understand_v note_n that_o one_o shall_v not_o defend_v himself_o from_o a_o murderer_n or_o thief_n that_o resolve_v to_o murder_n and_o steal_v 47._o but_o thus_o a_o man_n shall_v often_o where_o he_o see_v that_o any_o be_v so_o greedy_a and_o eager_a upon_o unrighteousness_n open_o let_v his_o false_a light_n with_o a_o good_a light_n be_v before_o his_o eye_n and_o ready_o and_o out_o of_o good_a will_v offer_v he_o the_o christian_a rich_o love_v mind_n that_o he_o may_v perceive_v it_o practical_o in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o deed_n that_o it_o be_v do_v out_o of_o god_n love-zeal_n and_o that_o the_o love_n and_o god_n will_v be_v more_o to_o he_o then_o earthly_a matter_n or_o substance_n and_o that_o he_o purposely_o will_v not_o consent_n or_o yield_v that_o any_o thing_n violent_a rigid_a or_o evil_n shall_v be_v do_v 48._o but_o that_o he_o may_v see_v that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n do_v love_v more_o god_n love_n and_o more_o cleave_v to_o it_o then_o to_o all_o temporal_a good_n and_o that_o god_n child_n be_v not_o at_o home_n in_o this_o world_n but_o
the_o eternal_a nature_n 21._o outward_a reason_n suppose_v when_o the_o outward_a eye_n seethe_v a_o thing_n that_o be_v all_o there_o be_v no_o other_o see_v more_o indeed_o it_o be_v bad_a enough_o when_o the_o poor_a soul_n borrow_v the_o outward_a lookingglass_n and_o must_v make_v shift_n to_o help_v itself_o only_o with_o that_o but_o where_o will_v its_o see_v remain_v when_o the_o outward_a lookingglass_n break_v wherewith_o will_v it_o then_o see_v with_o the_o anxious_a fire-flash_n in_o the_o abomination_n in_o the_o darkness_n it_o can_v see_v no_o other_o where_n 22._o therefore_o it_o often_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o when_o the_o poor_a captive_a soul_n discover_v or_o describe_v itself_o in_o the_o inward_a root_n and_o think_v what_o will_v follow_v when_o the_o outward_a look_a glass_n break_v that_o it_o be_v horrible_o terrify_v and_o precipitate_v or_o cast_v the_o body_n into_o anguish_n and_o doubt_v 23._o for_o it_o can_v no_o where_n discover_v where_o its_o eternal_a rest_n shall_v be_v but_o it_o find_v that_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o in_o mere_a unquietness_n moreover_o in_o darkness_n and_o have_v the_o outward_a lookingglass_n only_o as_o it_o be_v borrow_v 24._o for_o while_o the_o soul_n stick_v in_o this_o outward_a body_n it_o may_v indeed_o make_v a_o shift_n to_o help_v itself_o with_o the_o sun-looking-glasse_n for_o the_o sun_n have_v in_o its_o root_n the_o inward_a fire_n viz_o the_o principle_n of_o the_o father_n 25._o from_o that_o very_a fire_n it_o get_v a_o glance_n or_o lookingglass_n which_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o the_o essence_n of_o the_o body_n so_o that_o it_o can_v in_o this_o earthly_a transitory_a life_n be_v in_o joy_n but_o when_o the_o outward_a lookingglass_n break_v then_o that_o be_v out_o or_o extinguish_v and_o the_o soul_n fire_n go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o sadness_n or_o sorrow_n viz_o into_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o darkness_n 26._o the_o soul_n have_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o outward_a body_n three_o looking-glass_n or_o eye_n of_o all_o the_o three_o world_n and_o into_o which_o lookingglass_n it_o incline_v or_o turn_v in_o itself_o out_o of_o that_o it_o see_v but_o it_o have_v no_o more_o but_o one_o as_o to_o the_o right_n of_o nature_n that_o be_v the_o fire-flash_n viz_o the_o four_o form_n of_o the_o dark-world_n in_o the_o place_n where_o the_o principle_n arise_v where_o the_o two_o inward_a world_n sever_v themselves_o one_o into_o the_o darkness_n the_o other_o into_o the_o light_n there_o be_v its_o eternal_a original_a 27._o into_o which_o world_n now_o it_o introduce_v its_o willing_a in_o that_o same_o it_o receive_v also_o the_o substance_n viz_o a_o spiritual_a body_n for_o that_o very_a substance_n become_v to_o the_o souls-fire_n a_o food_n or_o matter_n of_o its_o burn_a 28._o and_o therefore_o have_v god_n introduce_v the_o soul_n into_o flesh_n and_o blood_n that_o it_o may_v not_o so_o easy_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a substance_n also_o it_o have_v its_o joy_n the_o while_n in_o the_o sun_n lookingglass_n and_o rejoice_v itself_o in_o the_o sydereall_a essence_n 29._o and_o 1._o the_o light-world_n stand_v in_o its_o right_a fire_n viz_o in_o the_o first_o principle_n present_v to_o it_o 2._o the_o dark-world_n in_o the_o fire_n root_n but_o 3._o the_o outward_a elementary_a world_n in_o the_o starres-source_n or_o quality_n where_o between_o move_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o soules-fire_n in_o which_o world_n now_o it_o unit_v and_o give_v up_o itself_o from_o the_o same_o it_o get_v substance_n in_o its_o imagination_n 30._o but_o see_v with_o adam_z it_o have_v turn_v itself_o into_o the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n and_o bring_v its_o imagination_n thereinto_o therefore_o now_o its_o high_a desire_n stand_v in_o the_o sun_n be_v and_o star_n source_n or_o quality_n and_o draw_v with_o the_o same_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n with_o its_o substance_n of_o the_o four_o element_n constant_o into_o itself_o and_o have_v its_o great_a joy_n therein_o in_o which_o it_o be_v a_o guest_n in_o a_o strange_a lodging_n for_o the_o abyss_n stand_v under_o it_o and_o it_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n 31._o now_o say_v outward_a reason_n have_v god_n indeed_o create_v it_o in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n in_o this_o outward_a world_n what_o hurt_n may_v that_o do_v it_o 32._o this_o reason_n know_v no_o more_o of_o the_o original_a of_o the_o soul_n than_o a_o cow_n do_v of_o a_o new_a barn-door_n which_o look_v at_o it_o and_o suppose_v it_o to_o be_v somewhat_o strange_a and_o so_o also_o the_o outward_a reason_n suppose_v the_o inward_a world_n to_o be_v some_o strange_a thing_n 33._o in_o find_v or_o perceive_v itself_o in_o the_o outward_a world_n and_o hunt_v after_o that_o which_o the_o outward_a world_n have_v and_o yet_o it_o find_v in_o itself_o the_o inward_a world_n which_o continual_o charge_v continual_o or_o charge_v complain_v against_o the_o soul_n before_o god_n anger_n moreover_o it_o find_v also_o the_o light-world_n whereinto_o the_o inward_a desire_n of_o the_o soâ—ls_n principle_n look_v back_o 34._o it_o find_v indeed_o the_o longing_n after_o god_n but_o the_o outward_a world_n wichret_n world_n wichret_n hinder_v that_o and_o cover_v it_o so_o that_o the_o desire_n after_o god_n world_n may_v not_o kindle_v the_o fire_n in_o itself_o for_o if_o that_o be_v do_v then_o will_v the_o light-world_n become_v manifest_a â—n_n the_o first_o principle_n and_o the_o noble_a image_n of_o god_n will_v become_v manifest_a 35._o the_o devil_n also_o hinder_v this_o who_o possess_v the_o root_n of_o this_o world_n in_o the_o souls-fire_n and_o set_v always_o evil_a earthly_a do_n earthly_a thing_n matter_n or_o do_n substantiality_n before_o the_o soul_n or_o stir_v indeed_o the_o root_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o nature_n in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n so_o that_o the_o poor_a soul_n either_o kindle_v itself_o in_o the_o anger-fire_n in_o the_o evil_a poison_n source_n or_o quality_n or_o else_o kindle_v itself_o in_o the_o anguish_n and_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o there_o he_o have_v get_v the_o day_n or_o the_o game_n 36._o and_o set_v before_o the_o soul_n outward_a may_v or_o potency_n authority_n and_o honour_n also_o the_o glance_n lustre_n and_o pomp_n of_o the_o outward_a world_n and_o there_o the_o soul_n bit_v at_o that_o and_o tickle_v itself_o therein_o with_o or_o by_o imagination_n and_o yet_o it_o can_v right_o enjoy_v the_o same_o for_o it_o be_v only_o a_o borrow_a lookingglass_n 37._o thus_o the_o poor_a soul_n become_v draw_v away_o from_o god_n light_n and_o sink_v always_o into_o perdition_n viz_o into_o the_o dark_a house_n of_o misery_n in_o the_o dark-world_n and_o that_o adam_n procure_v and_o cook_v for_o we_o when_o he_o introduce_v his_o delight_n or_o lust_n into_o the_o earthliness_n and_o thus_o now_o the_o poor_a soul_n swim_v in_o the_o earthly_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o continual_o eat_v of_o the_o tempt_v tree_n of_o evil_n and_o good_a and_o be_v vehement_o draw_v by_o both_o and_o the_o serpent_n monster_n stick_v in_o the_o midst_n in_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n and_o continual_o blow_v up_o the_o anger_n and_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n 38._o and_o then_o can_v the_o noble_a lilly-twig_n or_o branch_n no_o way_n recover_v itself_o or_o draw_v breath_n also_o often_o not_o know_v itself_o it_o become_v often_o time_n overwhelm_v with_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o evil_n or_o malignity_n so_o that_o it_o be_v as_o if_o it_o be_v quite_o perish_v and_o it_o be_v also_o perish_v if_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o deity_n do_v not_o stand_v present_v to_o it_o wherein_o the_o willing-spirit_n of_o the_o poor_a captive_a soul_n may_v draw_v breath_n and_o recover_v itself_o again_o and_o generate_v therein_o again_o 39_o for_o note_n for_o note_n in_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o light-world_n stand_v the_o become_a man_n or_o incarnation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n present_v to_o the_o soul_n spirit_n and_o the_o word_n that_o become_v man_n stand_v in_o the_o sound_n and_o be_v stir_v the_o souls-spirit_n can_n therein_o draw_v breath_n or_o recover_v itself_o and_o new_o generate_v itself_o else_o it_o be_v often_o past_a help_n with_o the_o poor_a soul_n when_o it_o do_v plunge_v or_o drown_v itself_o in_o the_o anger_n and_o in_o the_o poison_n of_o the_o dark-world_n 40._o thus_o we_o understand_v in_o the_o ground_n what_o the_o perish_a or_o perdition_n of_o the_o noble_a tree_n viz_o of_o god_n image_n be_v namely_o this_o viz_o 41._o the_o whole_a man_n be_v in_o its_o substance_n the_o three_o world_n the_o soul_n centre_n viz_o the_o root_n of_o the_o souls-fire_n hold_v in_o it_o the_o first_o principle_n viz_o the_o right_a fire-world_n and_o the_o noble_a
image_n viz_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o divine_a sprout_n or_o vegetation_n which_o become_v generate_v out_o of_o the_o soules-fire_n and_o grow_v forth_o through_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a death_n into_o the_o liberty_n viz_o into_o the_o light-world_n hold_v in_o it_o the_o light-world_n 42._o and_o the_o body_n which_o in_o the_o beginning_n be_v create_v out_o of_o the_o mix_a substance_n which_o come_v to_o be_v in_o the_o creation_n out_o of_o the_o light-dark-and_a fire-world_n contain_v fire-world_n or_o contain_v hold_v in_o it_o the_o outward_a world_n viz_o the_o mix_a principle_n 43._o the_o right_a soul_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o these_o three_o world_n as_o god_n spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o these_o three_o world_n in_o the_o dark-world_n it_o be_v fierce_a wrathful_a stern_a and_o a_o earnest_a severe_a source_n or_o property_n and_o be_v call_v god_n anger_n 44._o in_o the_o light-world_n it_o be_v lovely_a meek_a and_o rich_o joyous_a it_o be_v the_o spirit_n out_o of_o god_n heart_n viz_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 45._o and_o in_o the_o outward_a world_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o air_n as_o also_o of_o the_o fire_n and_o of_o the_o water_n it_o let_v itself_o be_v use_v as_o man_n will_v all_o to_o or_o for_o the_o great_a wonder_n 46._o thus_o be_v man_n as_o to_o the_o person_n the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o three_o world_n into_o which_o he_o enter_v in_o that_o he_o work_v fruit_n and_o the_o same_o be_v lord_n in_o he_o and_o the_o same_o world_n become_v manifest_a in_o he_o 47._o the_o other_o two_o continue_v hide_v as_o the_o fire_n lie_v hide_v in_o the_o wood_n so_o the_o light_n or_o the_o light_a world_n continue_v hide_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a dark_a world_n as_o also_o in_o the_o malignity_n viz_o in_o the_o seek_v malady_n of_o the_o inward_a world_n in_o the_o outward_a 48._o but_o if_o the_o light-world_n in_o man_n may_v not_o be_v manifest_v so_o that_o it_o become_v lord_n than_o the_o soul_n continue_v in_o the_o break_n or_o corruption_n of_o outward_a world_n mere_o in_o the_o dark-world_n for_o there_o it_o can_v no_o more_o be_v that_o the_o light-world_n shall_v be_v kindle_v there_o be_v no_o lookingglass_n more_o to_o or_o for_o the_o light_n therein_o that_o can_v stand_v present_v to_o the_o soul_n 49._o note_n 49._o note_n the_o heart_n of_o god_n be_v not_o manifest_v therein_o also_o eternal_o can_v be_v for_o the_o dark-world_n must_v be_v else_o the_o light_n will_v not_o be_v manifest_v but_o here_o in_o this_o time_n this_o or_o time_n world_n it_o may_v be_v 50._o if_o a_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v be_v plunge_v or_o drown_v in_o the_o deep_a abyss_n and_o stick_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o god_n yet_o there_o stand_v present_v to_o it_o in_o the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n the_o light_n look_v glass_n wherein_o the_o divine_a power_n manife_v itself_o as_o also_o the_o lookingglass_n of_o the_o become_a man_n or_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n which_o in_o the_o inward_a dark-world_n be_v not_o know_v in_o eternity_n 51._o our_o total_a teach_n or_o doctrine_n be_v how_o man_n shall_v kindle_v the_o light-world_n in_o he_o when_o this_o become_v kindle_v so_o that_o god_n light_n shine_v in_o the_o soul-spirit_n than_o the_o whole_a body_n have_v light_a as_o christ_n say_v 11.34_o say_v matth._n 6.22_o luke_n 11.34_o if_o the_o eye_n be_v light_n then_o be_v the_o whole_a body_n light_n he_o understand_v the_o soul_n eye_n 52._o if_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o dark-world_n be_v kindle_v then_o be_v the_o body_n and_o soul_n dark_a and_o have_v only_o a_o glimpse_n or_o glance_n from_o the_o sun_n 53._o if_o the_o divine_a light_n be_v kindle_v than_o it_o burn_v in_o love_n and_o meekness_n 54._o if_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n of_o the_o dark-world_n be_v kindle_v than_o it_o burn_v in_o sting_a bite_a envy_n and_o hatred_n in_o fierce_a wrathful_a anger_n and_o fly_v out_o in_o the_o outward_a lookingglass_n of_o the_o sun_n be_v light_a into_o pride_n and_o state_n and_o will_v always_o go_v above_o the_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o love_n and_o there_o follow_v scorn_n and_o despise_v of_o the_o meekness_n also_o of_o all_o whatsoever_o be_v lovely_a 55._o note_n 55._o note_n here_o shall_v man_n prove_v himself_o and_o try_v what_o world_n be_v lord_n in_o he_o if_o he_o find_v that_o anger_n fierce_a wrath_n envy_n falshood_n lie_v and_o deceit_n be_v his_o desire_n and_o also_o pride_n state_n covetousness_n and_o continual_a greediness_n of_o honour_n and_o outward_a pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n so_o that_o it_o be_v only_o a_o constant_a seek_v after_o wantonness_n and_o unchastity_n then_o may_v he_o very_o easy_o make_v register_n account_n and_o inventary_a and_o certain_o know_v that_o he_o with_o the_o anger_n fierce_a wrath_n envy_n lie_v and_o deceit_n burn_v in_o the_o dark_a viz_o in_o the_o dark-worlds_n fire_n 56._o for_o that_o very_a fire_n give_v such_o essence_n desire_n 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but_o in_o god_n it_o be_v no_o other_o than_o a_o cause_n of_o the_o joy_n and_o of_o the_o power_n and_o in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o anger-fire_n it_o be_v the_o great_a terrible_a darkness_n pain_n and_o source_n or_o torment_n and_o these_o two_o be_v in_o one_o another_o as_o day_n and_o night_n where_o none_o of_o both_o may_v comprehend_v the_o one_o the_o other_o but_o the_o one_o dwell_v in_o the_o other_o and_o they_o make_v two_o principle_n viz_o two_o eternal_a beginning_n 44._o the_o first_o beginning_n be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o second_o beginning_n be_v call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n anger_n viz_o the_o foundation_n of_o hell_n in_o which_o the_o outcast_n or_o reject_v spirit_n dwell_v 45._o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v mere_a pure_a jah_n viz_o power_n of_o the_o separable_a word_n and_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v mere_a nein_n or_o no_o from_o whence_o the_o lie_n exi_v whereupon_o say_v christ_n that_o 8.44_o that_o joh._n 8.44_o the_o devil_n be_v a_o father_n of_o lie_n for_o his_o foundation_n be_v mere_a nein_n or_o no_o and_o a_o contradiction_n or_o gainsay_n of_o the_o truth_n viz_o the_o jah_n 46._o the_o sixth_o property_n in_o the_o out_o fly_v will_n be_v the_o sound_n voice_n understanding_n discourse_n or_o the_o distinction_n viz_o the_o true_a understanding_n and_o stand_v in_o both_o centrall_a fire_n alike_o at_o once_o 47._o in_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o own_o receptibility_n of_o the_o natural_a fire_n without_o coworking_a of_o the_o holy_a fire_n if_o these_o two_o fire_n be_v become_v separate_v as_o be_v to_o be_v apprehend_v in_o the_o devil_n and_o damn_a soul_n there_o be_v note_n be_v note_n no_o understanding_n but_o only_o fraudulent_a cheat_a subtlety_n craft_n and_o sharp-wittedness_a or_o acuteness_n viz_o a_o try_v or_o probation_n of_o the_o foundation_n of_o nature_n a_o mere_a misuse_n of_o the_o power_n of_o nature_n whence_o treachery_n or_o deceit_n base_a cunning_a surmising_n folly_n sottishness_n and_o voluptuousness_n and_o or_o voluptuousness_n wanton-lightness_n do_v exist_v 48._o in_o this_o sixth_o power_n stand_v the_o holy_a name_n viz_o the_o divine_a power_n in_o the_o open_n of_o the_o unity_n in_o the_o work_n and_o desire_v and_o they_o stand_v in_o both_o the_o fire_n alike_o at_o once_o viz_o in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o natural_a mobility_n and_o in_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o flame_n of_o love_n 49._o and_o here_o stand_v the_o wonder-doing_a word_n in_o its_o work_n for_o the_o great_a name_n of_o god_n tetragrammaton_fw-gr be_v here_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o wonder_n of_o god_n which_o work_v in_o both_o the_o centrall_a fire_n which_o the_o evil_a spirit_n in_o their_o transmutation_n according_a to_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o fire_n do_v misuse_v 50._o and_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o whole_a cabala_n and_o magia_n be_v comprehend_v in_o this_o ground_n for_o it_o be_v the_o work_a power_n where_o the_o unperceptible_a co-worketh_a in_o the_o perceptible_a 51._o and_o at_o this_o place_n lie_v the_o law_n of_o moses_n before_o it_o not_o to_o misuse_v it_o upon_o pain_n of_o eternal_a punishment_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o exodus_fw-la 20._o 7._o exod._n 20._o from_o 1._o to_o the_o 18._o especial_o 2_o 3_o and_o 7._o for_o those_o that_o be_v we_o enough_o be_v here_o say_v and_o for_o the_o wicked_a there_o be_v a_o strong_a lock_n or_o bar_n before_o it_o 52._o the_o seven_o property_n of_o the_o out-spoken_a desirous_a will_n be_v the_o substantiality_n in_o which_o all_o power_n lie_v in_o the_o substance_n and_o work_n viz_o a_o subject_n of_o all_o power_n whence_o the_o visible_a world_n be_v exi_v and_o through_o the_o move_a of_o the_o wonder-doing-name_n be_v fly_v forth_o and_o go_v into_o divisibility_n and_o formability_n 53._o whereupon_o there_o be_v in_o all_o being_n or_o substance_n of_o this_o world_n both_o the_o centrall_a fire_n according_a to_o god_n love_n and_o anger_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o creature_n but_o the_o holy_a fire_n lie_v hide_v to_o they_o which_o the_o curse_n viz_o the_o move_a of_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n with_o sin_n hold_v shut_v up_o note_n note_v note_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o the_o tincture_n and_o yet_o through_o god_n permission_n there_o be_v a_o possible_a entrance_n 54._o this_o out-flown_a holy_a fire_n when_o it_o yet_o wrought_v together_o through_o the_o earth_n be_v the_o paradise_n and_o it_o be_v so_o still_o indeed_o but_o man_n be_v thrust_v out_o from_o it_o and_o many_o a_o one_o seek_v himself_o to_o death_n in_o this_o fire_n and_o yet_o find_v it_o not_o unless_o he_o have_v before_o hand_n find_v it_o in_o himself_o 55._o understand_v we_o thus_o in_o this_o question_n of_o the_o love_n and_o anger_n of_o god_n that_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a fire_n understand_v as_o first_o a_o love-fire_n where_o be_v mere_a clear_a light_n and_o that_o be_v call_v god_n love_n viz_o the_o perceptible_a unity_n and_o second_o a_o anger-fire_n from_o the_o receptibility_n of_o the_o out-flown_a self_n or_o own-will_a where_o through_o the_o love-fire_n become_v manifest_a which_o anger-fire_n be_v a_o ground_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n and_o in_o the_o centre_n of_o its_o inwardness_n be_v call_v a_o eternal_a darkness_n and_o pain_n or_o torment_n 56._o and_o yet_o both_o these_o fire_n be_v but_o one_o only_a ground_n and_o have_v be_v and_o remain_v continual_o from_o eternity_n in_o eternity_n but_o yet_o part_v itself_o into_o two_o eternal_a beginning_n as_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v conceive_a and_o ponder_v of_o in_o fire_n and_o light_n the_o four_o question_n what_o be_v there_o before_o the_o angel_n and_o the_o creation_n be_v answer_n 1._o then_o be_v god_n with_o
the_o fierce_a wrath_n a_o source_n or_o quality_n of_o heat_n cold_a hardness_n sharpness_n sting_n bitter_a anguish_n and_o woe_n or_o torment_n viz_o the_o perceptibility_n the_o first_o principle_n a_o mere_a hunger_n and_o thirst_n a_o desire_n of_o vanity_n and_o lie_n a_o stink_n of_o poison_n and_o death_n quality_n source_n or_o torment_n 5._o this_o fire_n be_v like_o a_o brimstone-fire_n which_o burn_v in_o stink_n and_o poison_n for_o it_o be_v the_o die_a source_n quality_n or_o torment_n of_o death_n viz_o the_o death_n and_o hell_n which_o become_v manifest_a or_o reveal_v in_o lucifer_n fall_n or_o apostasy_n 6._o but_o satan_n 12.9_o satan_n reve._n 12.9_o which_o seduce_v the_o whole_a world_n as_o christ_n say_v that_o be_v now_o this_o false_a will_n of_o the_o ownness_n the_o first_o principle_n viz_o the_o will_n of_o hell_n a_o ground_n of_o lie_n and_o contradiction_n and_o gain-saying_n a_o lead_v off_o from_o the_o good_a a_o universal_a spirit_n of_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v no_o create_a thing_n or_o creature_n but_o it_o be_v the_o false_a mind_n in_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n viz_o the_o hellish_a skill_n or_o knowledge_n 7._o and_o although_o it_o have_v in_o like_a manner_n devil_n of_o such_o property_n and_o name_n which_o be_v also_o prince_n in_o their_o legion_n for_o they_o have_v figure_v have_v or_o figure_v image_v themselves_o in_o the_o hellish_a property_n 8._o this_o ground_n be_v their_o life_n and_o that_o hold_v they_o captive_a in_o itself_o and_o as_o the_o property_n of_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n be_v manifold_a so_o also_o be_v such_o prince_n under_o they_o rule_v in_o the_o same_o property_n 9_o thus_o also_o belial_n be_v the_o source_n of_o false_a lust_n or_o wicked_a long_v to_o uncleanness_n and_o inordinateness_n 10._o beelzebub_n be_v a_o source_n of_o idol-god_n and_o of_o false_a image_v 11._o asmodus_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o fury_n or_o distractedness_n or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d distractedness_n senseless_a madness_n and_o so_o forth_o which_o all_o of_o they_o be_v quality_n of_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n where_o indeed_o there_o be_v also_o such_o creaturall_a spirit_n in_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n 12._o but_o lucifer_n be_v the_o pride_n or_o stateliness_n viz_o the_o source_n of_o climb_v up_o 13._o all_o these_o property_n be_v also_o in_o man_n awaken_v after_o the_o fall_n when_o he_o turn_v himself_o away_o from_o god_n and_o they_o have_v image_v form_v or_o figure_v themselves_o by_o or_o with_o man._n 14._o the_o same_o be_v â—_o be_v rev._n 12._o â—_o the_o dragon_n the_o old_a serpent_n with_o whâ—â—â—_n michael_n viz_o the_o figure_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n have_v strive_v and_o thrust_v out_o he_o together_o with_o his_o legion_n from_o the_o holy_a name_n and_o in_o man_n strive_v the_o name_n jesus_n against_o this_o dragon_n 15._o this_o strife_n be_v no_o creaturall_a image-like_a be_v thing_n or_o substance_n indeed_o it_o have_v go_v forth_o against_o the_o image-like_a kingdom_n of_o the_o false_a lye-spirit_n which_o will_v rule_v and_o domineer_v in_o the_o divine_a name_n it_o be_v a_o strife_n between_o jah_n and_o nein_n or_o no_o between_o the_o image-like_a anger_n and_o the_o image-like_a love_n between_o the_o first_o and_o second_o principle_n 16._o in_o this_o strife_n must_v the_o divine_a character_n of_o the_o idea_n overcome_v if_o world_n if_o viz_o the_o character_n of_o the_o eternal_a idea_n in_o which_o man_n be_v foresee_v or_o elect_v in_o jesus_n christ_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n it_o will_v be_v a_o angel_n in_o this_o strife_n be_v adam_n fall_v and_o in_o this_o strife_n do_v the_o name_n jesus_n in_o the_o receive_v or_o assume_v humanity_n in_o the_o wilderness_n maintain_v the_o battle_n or_o strife_n against_o this_o dragon_n where_o he_o be_v tempt_v forty_o day_n and_o at_o last_o in_o death_n total_o overcome_v he_o 17._o this_o strife_n be_v with_o moses_n on_o mount_n sinai_n in_o the_o father_n property_n in_o the_o fire_n when_o he_o stay_v there_o forty_o day_n where_o israel_n be_v tempt_v to_o try_v whether_o they_o will_v or_o can_v stand_v in_o the_o father_n property_n 18._o but_o be_v that_o may_v not_o be_v than_o israel_n fall_v away_o and_o make_v a_o idol-god_n viz_o the_o golden_a calf_n upon_o which_o the_o table_n of_o the_o law_n be_v break_v thereby_o signify_v that_o the_o humane_a will_n of_o the_o ownhood_n can_v not_o overcome_v or_o prevail_v against_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o anger_n that_o must_v be_v no_o otherwise_o then_o put_v to_o death_n and_o through_o death_n be_v introduce_v again_o into_o the_o holy_a name_n 19_o whereupon_o christ_n must_v die_v and_o bring_v the_o will_n of_o man_n quite_o through_o death_n through_o hell_n and_o through_o this_o foundation_n for_o the_o own_o receptibility_n of_o the_o own_o will_n may_v not_o subsist_v in_o god_n for_o if_o 〈◊〉_d will_v be_v to_o subsist_v in_o god_n than_o it_o must_v be_v imperceptible_a and_o unpassive_a that_o it_o my_o dwell_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o yet_o not_o be_v comprehend_v by_o the_o fire_n 20._o as_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o element_n penetrate_v or_o press_v through_o and_o through_o all_o and_o kindle_v itself_o in_o the_o element_n and_o yet_o its_o light_n indeed_o continue_v to_o itself_o or_o as_o the_o fire_n gloweth_n or_o blaze_v through_o and_o through_o iron_n and_o yet_o it_o become_v not_o iron_n but_o the_o iron_n be_v only_o a_o object_n or_o subject_n wherein_o the_o fire_n elevate_v itself_o and_o inflame_v itself_o so_o very_o clear_a must_v also_o the_o will_v be_v which_o god_n unity_n be_v to_o possess_v that_o in_o it_o there_o be_v no_o receptibility_n 21._o for_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o pass_v into_o receptibility_n than_o such_o a_o dragon_n viz_o the_o hellish_a foundation_n exi_v in_o it_o it_o must_v press_v clear_o through_o the_o anger-fire_n and_o only_o over_o inflame_v itself_o in_o the_o fire_n without_o receptibility_n so_o then_o there_o continue_v two_o clear_a in_o one_o only_a ground_n viz_o the_o fire_n and_o the_o light_n in_o the_o fire_n the_o nature_n viz_o the_o motion_n and_o in_o the_o light_a the_o spirit_n of_o the_o willing_a viz_o the_o true_a power_n of_o the_o unity_n of_o god_n 22._o thus_o may_v love_n and_o anger_n stand_v in_o one_o only_a ground_n unsevered_a and_o be_v total_o one_o only_a thing_n as_o man_n be_v thus_o to_o consider_v and_o conceive_v of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a angel_n 23._o now_o understand_v this_o question_n thus_o that_o the_o power_n of_o the_o anger_n the_o jah_n and_o nein_n or_o no_o god_n love_n and_o the_o image_v form_v or_o figure_v anger_n of_o the_o eternal_a nature_n of_o the_o centrall_a fires-will_a have_v strive_v one_o with_o another_o in_o which_o will_n lucifer_n with_o his_o angel_n sit_v and_o will_v be_v a_o lord_n and_o also_o be_v a_o cause_n that_o this_o centrall_a fire-will_a image_v or_o figure_v itself_o into_o a_o den_n of_o the_o dragon_n that_o be_v into_o a_o hellish_a foundation_n this_o god_n permit_v that_o he_o may_v punish_v the_o fall_v angel_n and_o hold_v he_o captive_a therein_o to_o stop_v or_o hinder_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o disturb_v the_o creation_n more_o or_o further_o the_o twelve_o question_n how_o be_v man_n to_o consider_v or_o conceive_v the_o eternal_a the_o or_o eternal_a peculiar_a council_n of_o god_n in_o the_o divine_a vision_n or_o view_n be_v the_o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n jah_n or_o yes_o even_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o deity_n as_o st._n paul_n say_v and_o yet_o this_o stand_v not_o in_o man_n ability_n that_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n and_o yet_o be_v possible_a how_o may_v a_o man_n real_o understand_v this_o ground_n of_o the_o deep_a unity_n answer_n 1._o courteous_a reader_n this_o question_n be_v therefore_o add_v here_o because_o the_o unenlightened_a mind_n hold_v it_o for_o unpossible_a to_o be_v able_a to_o know_v such_o hide_a secret_a mystery_n in_o regard_v it_o can_v apprehend_v they_o and_o thereupon_o reproach_v and_o ascribe_v it_o to_o the_o devil_n therefore_o we_o will_v for_o the_o sake_n of_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n a_o little_a expound_v it_o to_o try_v if_o man_n will_v become_v see_v and_o understand_v the_o deep_a sense_n 2._o reason_n run_v in_o mere_a imagibility_n after_o a_o creaturall_a manner_n and_o kind_a and_o suppose_v that_o god_n have_v in_o his_o trinity_n consult_v what_o he_o will_v make_v and_o how_o it_o must_v and_o shall_v go_v with_o it_o or_o what_o shall_v become_v of_o it_o upon_o which_o it_o will_v conclude_v or_o determine_v the_o fall_n of_o lucifer_n and_o of_o adam_n even_o in_o a_o certain_a limit_n that_o god_n have_v so_o ordain_v in_o his_o predestinate_a
with_o vanity_n yet_o its_o will_n shall_v come_v clear_o before_o god_n that_o it_o may_v begin_v to_o work_v in_o its_o will_n and_o afterward_o also_o daily_o mortify_v the_o vanity_n of_o the_o flesh_n 26._o so_o very_o firm_o must_v the_o will_n of_o the_o soul_n together_o with_o the_o desire_n be_v direct_v to_o god_n that_o it_o say_v with_o jacob_n when_o he_o wrestle_v with_o god_n the_o whole_a night_n lord_n i_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v unless_o thou_o bless_v i_o gen._n 32.26_o 27._o and_o though_o the_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v faint_v stagger_v and_o doubâ—eth_v and_o all_o manner_n of_o hindrance_n fall_v in_o yet_o the_o will_n must_v continue_v stand_v and_o firm_o image_n imprint_n or_o apprehend_v the_o grace_n and_o resolve_v not_o to_o depart_v from_o it_o 28._o and_o though_o the_o devil_n drive_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n aloft_o at_o which_o the_o soul_n be_v terrify_v and_o think_v it_o be_v therefore_o cast_v out_o from_o god_n yet_o the_o will_n shall_v then_o hang_v to_o the_o grace_n as_o a_o child_n to_o the_o mother_n breast_n and_o continual_o strive_v against_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o desire_n in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n till_o at_o last_o it_o prevail_v and_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n overcome_v the_o devil_n and_o then_o afterward_o he_o will_v find_v and_o see_v great_a wonder_n in_o himself_o and_o will_v know_v that_o it_o be_v true_a that_o there_o be_v such_o great_a joy_n in_o heaven_n concern_v a_o convert_v soul_n more_o than_o for_o ninety_o nine_o righteous_a which_o need_v not_o such_o repentance_n luke_n 15._o 20._o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v pray_v aright_o must_v firm_o imagine_v or_o resolve_v that_o he_o will_v come_v to_o the_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o certain_o attain_v that_o which_o he_o pray_v for_o 30._o therefore_o also_o his_o prayer_n shall_v be_v so_o direct_v that_o it_o run_v not_o contrary_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n but_o shall_v think_v and_o resolve_v that_o in_o his_o prayer_n he_o will_v co-work_n with_o god_n as_o the_o wood_n of_o the_o tree_n co-worketh_a with_o the_o tree_n power_n so_o also_o shall_v the_o desire_v only_o work_v with_o god_n power_n else_o its_o prayer_n be_v only_o a_o work_n in_o the_o shell_n or_o bark_n of_o the_o right_a life_n tree_n for_o it_o work_v therewith_o only_o outward_o in_o the_o element_n and_o not_o inward_o in_o and_o with_o god_n 31._o but_o he_o that_o pray_v aright_o work_v inward_o with_o god_n and_o generate_v or_o bring_v forth_o outward_o good_a fruit_n as_o the_o tree_n bring_v forth_o its_o power_n and_o let_v itself_o be_v see_v with_o the_o power_n in_o the_o fruit_n and_o so_o also_o the_o true_a divine_a power_n in_o man_n let_v itself_o be_v see_v outward_o with_o or_o by_o good_a work_n and_o virtue_n 32._o else_o there_o be_v no_o faith_n there_o unless_o the_o work_n follow_v else_o the_o prayer_n be_v but_o dissemble_a hypocrisy_n and_o make_v only_o a_o outward_a form_n and_o reach_v not_o the_o place_n or_o city_n of_o god_n this_o i_o will_v not_o conceal_v or_o forbear_v to_o intimate_v to_o my_o good_a friend_n and_o fellow_n brethren_n in_o christian_a love_n out_o of_o my_o little_a cabinet-treasure_n as_o a_o christian_a information_n how_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v prepare_v to_o pray_v and_o though_o i_o know_v that_o they_o themselves_o stand_v together_o with_o i_o in_o such_o a_o work_n and_o be_v capable_a and_o partaker_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n yet_o i_o will_v in_o this_o and_o the_o follow_a prayer_n somewhat_o refresh_v myself_o with_o they_o and_o out_o of_o my_o power_n and_o gift_n declare_v and_o impart_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o they_o as_o one_o light_n kindle_v another_o so_o also_o one_o gift_n of_o god_n kindle_v the_o other_o that_o we_o may_v refresh_v ourselves_o together_o in_o one_o love_n which_o be_v christ_n in_o we_o all_o and_o i_o also_o thus_o enjoy_v of_o your_o divine_a gift_n that_o together_o may_v take_v growth_n into_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o bear_v much_o fruit._n and_o will_v have_v these_o follow_a prayer_n write_v for_o every_o day_n in_o the_o week_n wherein_o then_o a_o man_n may_v therewith_o fit_v his_o particular_a state_n according_a to_o his_o occasion_n only_o for_o the_o stir_a up_o and_o awaken_n of_o the_o good_a gift_n which_o beforehand_o be_v in_o you_o all_o not_o to_o begin_v once_o more_o from_o the_o ground_n and_o beginning_n of_o christian_a teach_v but_o for_o a_o exercise_n and_o awaken_n and_o so_o i_o commend_v you_o all_o into_o the_o work_a love_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o myself_o into_o your_o brotherly_a and_o christian_a favour_n a_o introduction_n how_o a_o man_n shall_v prepare_v himself_o to_o such_o order_n ordinance_n and_o exercise_n to_o right_o pray_v christian_n love_v reader_n 33._o right_o pray_v be_v in_o right_a earnest_a sincerity_n and_o it_o must_v be_v earnest_a else_o it_o avail_v nothing_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n for_o if_o we_o will_v right_o pray_v then_o we_o must_v think_v no_o otherwise_o but_o that_o we_o stand_v before_o god_n clear_a and_o bright_a countenance_n before_o the_o holy_a trinity_n and_o before_o the_o quire_n of_o his_o holy_a angel_n 34._o and_o that_o god_n in_o our_o prayer_n prove_v our_o soul_n spirit_n and_o heart_n and_o behold_v our_o will_n total_o most_o inward_o whether_o it_o be_v total_o incline_v to_o he_o whether_o the_o will_v have_v total_o give_v itself_o up_o to_o he_o 35._o and_o if_o that_o be_v so_o than_o he_o touch_v the_o will_n with_o the_o power_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o rouse_v it_o that_o it_o may_v become_v right_o desirous_a and_o hungry_a after_o the_o grace_n so_o that_o then_o he_o begin_v earnest_o to_o go_v out_o from_o self_n and_o press_v or_o penetrate_v into_o god_n compassion_n pity_n and_o mercy_n 36._o for_o in_o own_o self_n power_n the_o will_n be_v too_o too_o weak_a but_o when_o the_o divine_a power_n touch_v it_o than_o it_o become_v awaken_v so_o that_o it_o become_v fiery_a and_o right_o desirous_a in_o which_o desire_n god_n himself_o work_v and_o then_o man_n speak_v right_o with_o god_n and_o god_n speak_v operative_o with_o the_o soul_n of_o that_o man._n 37._o such_o speak_v or_o work_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o that_o the_o poor_a soul_n eat_v of_o god_n mercy_n which_o he_o have_v turn_v to_o we_o again_o through_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o quicken_v or_o refresh_v itself_o with_o the_o balsam_n of_o divine_a love_n in_o christ_n wherein_o it_o become_v strong_a against_o the_o temptation_n or_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n 38._o for_o the_o divine_a hear_n be_v the_o grace-power_n which_o god_n have_v in_o the_o name_n jesus_n introduce_v into_o the_o humanity_n again_o and_o open_v again_o to_o we_o all_o a_o open_a gate_n to_o his_o hear_n whereby_o we_o can_v hear_v god_n speak_v operative_o in_o we_o how_o he_o inspeak_v or_o inspire_v his_o mercifulness_n into_o we_o through_o that_o open_a grace-gate_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o soul_n speak_v through_o the_o same_o open_a gate_n in_o itself_o with_o god_n and_o become_v in_o such_o inspeaking_a or_o inspiration_n feed_v and_o quicken_v from_o god_n out-speaking_a also_o enlighten_v and_o renew_v 39_o for_o it_o eat_v of_o the_o ovi-breathing_a of_o god_n that_o be_v become_v man_n viz_o the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n after_o that_o kind_n and_o way_n as_o a_o herb_n eat_v the_o sun_n power_n and_o virtue_n in_o itself_o whence_o it_o be_v tincture_v and_o balsame_v and_o become_v good_a so_o that_o it_o grow_v and_o blossome_v so_o also_o the_o soul_n from_o the_o divine_a sun_n whence_o it_o become_v full_a of_o light_n and_o powerful_a 40._o this_o now_o be_v the_o profit_n fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o right_n pray_v which_o profit_n or_o benefit_n no_o outward_a mouth_n and_o no_o will_n avert_v from_o god_n can_v attain_v but_o only_o the_o invert_v which_o total_o give_v itself_o up_o to_o god_n 41._o now_o if_o any_o will_v have_v this_o do_v then_o must_v the_o will_v turn_v away_o from_o all_o other_o creature_n and_o from_o all_o earthly_a thing_n and_o naked_o stand_v before_o god_n that_o the_o work_n or_o frame_n of_o the_o creature_n or_o of_o whatsoever_o it_o will_v pray_v for_o from_o god_n in_o temporal_a thing_n may_v only_o follow_v after_o in_o the_o flesh_n and_o stand_v behind_o the_o pure_a will_n that_o the_o pure_a will_n may_v bring_v the_o necessity_n of_o the_o body_n before_o god_n and_o that_o the_o flesh_n itself_o may_v not_o co-work_n with_o its_o lust_n else_o it_o bring_v earthly_a lust_n into_o the_o divine_a soulish_n work_v 42._o therefore_o there_o belong_v always_o to_o right_a
and_o in_o love_n have_v betroth_v and_o espouse_v 99_o o_o god_n holy_a spirit_n let_v i_o walk_v and_o converse_v in_o thy_o power_n and_o let_v thy_o holy_a angel_n which_o thou_o have_v appoint_v to_o i_o lead_v i_o through_o jesus_n christ_n crucify_a our_o lord_n amen_n a_o prayer_n when_o a_o man_n will_v go_v about_o his_o work_n or_o labour_n and_o call_v or_o employment_n wherein_o god_n have_v set_v every_o one._n 100_o almighty_a eternal_a god_n and_o love_a father_n creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o of_o earth_n thou_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n to_o thy_o praise_n and_o man_z to_o thy_o express_a image_n and_o set_v he_o to_o be_v a_o lord_n and_o ruler_n of_o thy_o work_n and_o have_v put_v all_o under_o his_o hand_n 101._o i_o poor_a unworthy_a sinful_a man_n consider_v with_o myself_o the_o heavy_a fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n whereby_o thy_o curse_n come_v upon_o this_o work_n and_o upon_o the_o earth_n and_o i_o consider_v with_o myself_o how_o our_o first_o parent_n be_v fall_v out_o of_o paradise_n into_o this_o curse_n wherein_o now_o all_o of_o we_o must_v swim_v in_o weariness_n toil_n incumberance_n care_n and_o necessity_n and_o make_v ourselves_o weary_a sick_a and_o faint_a that_o we_o may_v uphold_v and_o sustain_v our_o life_n till_o at_o length_n we_o enter_v again_o into_o dust_n and_o ash_n the_o substance_n out_o of_o which_o we_o be_v proceed_v where_o we_o be_v to_o expect_v and_o wait_v for_o thy_o true_a and_o real_a promise_n that_o thou_o will_v awaken_v and_o raise_v we_o up_o again_o out_o of_o the_o dust_n in_o the_o last_o day_n and_o form_n we_o into_o the_o fair_a paradisicall_a image_n again_o 102._o this_o now_o i_o consider_v with_o myself_o when_o i_o take_v in_o hand_n the_o work_n call_v and_o employment_n wherein_o thou_o have_v by_o or_o through_o nature_n appoint_v or_o ordain_v i_o and_o pray_v thy_o great_a mercy_n which_o thou_o after_o this_o heavy_a fall_n and_o apostasy_n have_v turn_v towards_o we_o again_o in_o the_o grace_n of_o jesus_n christ_n bless_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o in_o my_o call_v state_n condition_n and_o employment_n and_o turn_v away_o thy_o curse_n and_o anger_n from_o i_o through_o the_o love_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o the_o evil_a spirit_n may_v not_o touch_v or_o sift_v i_o in_o my_o call_v and_o condition_n and_o bring_v i_o into_o falsehood_n that_o i_o may_v not_o at_o all_o therein_o hurt_n deceive_v betray_v or_o wrong_v my_o neighbour_n with_o word_n or_o deedâ—_n or_o desire_v that_o which_o i_o shall_v not_o 103._o give_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o o_o dear_a lord_n a_o ready_a heart_n and_o mind_n that_o i_o may_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n without_o any_o false_a or_o wicked_a desire_n also_o without_o pride_n covetousness_n envy_n and_o anger_n perform_v my_o work_n and_o order_v my_o condition_n according_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o also_o rest_v satisfy_v with_o thy_o grace_n with_o what_o thou_o give_v i_o and_o that_o with_o the_o work_n and_o labour_n of_o my_o hand_n in_o my_o office_n duty_n state_n and_o condition_n wherein_o thou_o have_v set_v i_o i_o may_v not_o seek_v my_o own_o only_o to_o serve_v myself_o and_o my_o own_o turn_n alone_o but_o also_o my_o neighbour_n benefit_n also_o may_v come_v to_o help_v the_o miserable_a and_o the_o impotent_a also_o the_o weak_a blind_a simple_a and_o needy_a which_o be_v not_o gift_v or_o furnish_v with_o understanding_n of_o thy_o work_n of_o wonder_n to_o manage_v they_o 104._o help_v i_o pray_v thou_o o_o loving_n god_n that_o i_o may_v right_o know_v myself_o that_o i_o in_o my_o state_n and_o condition_n and_o office_n or_o employment_n be_o but_o thy_o servant_n or_o minister_n and_o that_o all_o whatsoever_o i_o possess_v come_v from_o thy_o hand_n and_o that_o i_o in_o this_o world_n have_v nothing_o my_o own_o but_o be_o only_o a_o pilgrim_n and_o sojournour_n upon_o earth_n and_o thou_o o_o god_n the_o father_z together_o with_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v thyself_o work_n drive_v manage_v and_o rule_v all_o and_o that_o all_o be_v thou_o alone_o and_o not_o i_o 105._o give_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o right_o to_o know_v that_o all_o man_n be_v proceed_v from_o one_o and_o in_o that_o regard_n that_o all_o be_v my_o fellow_n member_n brethren_n and_o sister_n as_o a_o tree_n in_o its_o branch_n so_o that_o i_o shall_v love_v they_o all._n 106._o as_o thou_o o_o loving_n god_n have_v love_v we_o with_o one_o only_a or_o singular_a love_n in_o jesus_n christ_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o yet_o love_v we_o with_o the_o same_o love_n and_o have_v atone_v or_o reconcile_v we_o all_o in_o one_o only_a love_n as_o to_o thy_o anger_n so_o o_o loving_n god_n awaken_v and_o stir_v up_o i_o pray_v thou_o also_o that_o same_o love_n in_o i_o and_o kindle_v my_o soul_n and_o mind_n therewith_o that_o i_o also_o may_v with_o and_o in_o thou_o in_o thy_o love_n love_v all_o my_o fellow_n member_n and_o ready_o and_o willing_o serve_v and_o minister_v to_o they_o that_o thy_o name_n in_o we_o all_o may_v be_v sanctify_v and_o thy_o will_n in_o we_o be_v do_v so_o that_o we_o all_o in_o one_o love_n may_v eat_v and_o drink_v thy_o blessing_n 107._o and_o take_v from_o we_o the_o evil_n and_o the_o heavy_a gild_n viz_o thy_o curse_n and_o anger_n that_o the_o devil_n envy_n and_o covetousness_n may_v not_o spring_n or_o flow_v up_o in_o we_o and_o introduce_v we_o into_o vengeance_n and_o malice_n 108._o that_o we_o also_o may_v hearty_o love_v one_o another_o and_o forgive_v one_o another_o our_o slip_n fail_n and_o infirmity_n as_o thou_o daily_o forgive_v we_o in_o thy_o love_n in_o jesus_n christ_n 109._o o_o lord_n prevent_v i_o pray_v thou_o the_o subtle_a talon_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v not_o tempt_v we_o and_o bring_v our_o evil_a inclination_n aloft_o whereby_o i_o may_v be_v draw_v into_o false_a or_o wicked_a lust_n 110._o deliver_v i_o o_o dear_a god_n from_o all_o such_o evil_a through_o the_o blood_n and_o death_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o give_v i_o a_o chearfull-mind_n to_o manage_v thy_o wonder_n 111._o help_v i_o so_o that_o i_o may_v work_n will_n or_o act_n nothing_o without_o thy_o power_n bring_v my_o life_n through_o thy_o wonder-works_a and_o creature_n into_o the_o eternal_a heavenly_a work_n in_o into_o the_o spiritual_a hide_a secret_a world_n and_o let_v i_o here_o in_o thy_o work_n of_o wonder_n increase_v in_o power_n and_o knowledge_n that_o also_o my_o in_o ward_n ground_n may_v grow_v and_o increase_v in_o thy_o wonder-works_a in_o thy_o power_n to_o the_o manifestation_n or_o revelation_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n in_o we_o where_o thou_o o_o true_a god_n will_v work_v will_n and_o be_v all_o in_o all_o in_o we_o 112._o therefore_o give_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o constant_o and_o continual_o to_o know_v this_o that_o i_o may_v have_v it_o for_o a_o token_n of_o remembrance_n to_o think_v upon_o in_o my_o mind_n and_o not_o sin_n nor_o break_v off_o my_o mind_n from_o thou_o and_o generate_v a_o false_a or_o wicked_a image_n which_o lu_v only_o after_o state_n pride_n covetousness_n and_o self-honour_n and_o be_v damn_v with_o the_o evil_a spirit_n but_o let_v i_o be_v one_o spirit_n and_o will_n with_o thou_o and_o co-work_n with_o thou_o in_o the_o power_n of_o my_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n amen_n a_o prayer_n on_o monday_n at_o noon_n or_o midday_n or_o whensoever_o such_o a_o attentive_a thought_n stir_v to_o consider_v one_o state_n and_o condition_n 113._o o_o god_n eternal_a father_z i_o thank_v thou_o and_o praise_v thou_o that_o thou_o have_v appoint_v and_o ordain_v i_o in_o this_o state_n and_o condition_n that_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o good_a thing_n and_o mean_n for_o sustenance_n and_o set_v i_o among_o honest_a virtuous_a people_n who_o i_o shall_v serve_v and_o minister_v to_o and_o benefit_n with_o my_o gift_n and_o have_v endue_v i_o with_o reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o create_v i_o a_o rational_a man_n so_o that_o i_o know_v thou_o and_o that_o i_o be_o not_o a_o dull_a dead_a foolish_a ignorant_a man_n who_o know_v nothing_o of_o thou_o and_o thank_v not_o thou_o for_o such_o benefit_n but_o have_v create_v i_o from_o or_o out_o of_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n that_o i_o may_v with_o and_o in_o thy_o light_n work_n or_o act_n and_o live_v and_o show_v i_o all_o thy_o wonder_n in_o thy_o light_n 114._o i_o thank_v thou_o for_o this_o that_o thou_o have_v create_v i_o to_o thy_o express_a image_n and_o set_v thy_o wonder_n under_o my_o hand_n that_o i_o may_v know_v they_o and_o may_v
right_o intimate_v to_o i_o and_o inform_v i_o how_o thou_o do_v pour_v in_o thy_o holy_a name_n into_o my_o soul_n and_o mind_n yea_o it_o be_v sprout_v forth_o out_o of_o thy_o name_n and_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o authority_n and_o power_n with_o thy_o name_n to_o rule_v over_o all_o thing_n that_o it_o shall_v flow_v forth_o out_o of_o my_o mouth_n through_o thy_o power_n and_o virtue_n and_o rule_n all_o yea_o i_o shall_v with_o my_o mouth_n and_o speaking-forth_a or_o expression_n re-image_n and_o form_n holy_a figure_n and_o image_n again_o 192._o even_o as_o thou_o eternal_a god_n have_v image_v and_o form_v all_o through_o thy_o breathe_n or_o speak_v forth_o so_o thou_o have_v also_o give_v thy_o word_n with_o thy_o holy_a name_n into_o my_o soul_n and_o mind_n that_o i_o as_o a_o form_n and_o image_n of_o thy_o will_n shall_v also_o so_o speak_v forth_o viz_o thy_o wonder-deed_n 193._o that_o which_o thou_o o_o great_a god_n have_v corporeal_o and_o creature_o image_v through_o thy_o word_n i_o shall_v image_n that_o in_o thy_o praise_n and_o form_v it_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o image_n or_o frame_v no_o strange_a image_n in_o my_o mouth_n against_o thy_o creation_n and_o ordinance_n but_o continue_v in_o thy_o work_n and_o rule_v over_o all_o thing_n with_o thy_o word_n in_o my_o mouth_n and_o heart_n as_o the_o scripture_n testify_v the_o word_n be_v near_o thou_o viz_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n deut._n 30.14_o rom._n 10.8_o also_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v inward_o within_o you_o luke_n 17.22_o 194._o this_o thy_o holy_a word_n wherewith_o thou_o have_v make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n have_v thou_o give_v into_o our_o mouth_n that_o thou_o may_v through_o our_o mouth_n create_v or_o image_n thy_o praise_n 195._o but_o after_o man_n have_v introduce_v himself_o into_o ownself_n lust_n and_o have_v turn_v his_o will_n away_o from_o thou_o than_o he_o begin_v with_o his_o mouth_n to_o image_n in_o thy_o word_n earthly_a and_o hellish_a figure_n in_o thy_o wrath_n viz_o curse_v swear_v lie_v form_n false_a wicked_a evil_a serpentine_a form_n to_o form_v wolf_n bear_v lion_n dog_n cat_n adder_n and_o serpent_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o poisonous_a venomous_a beast_n and_o to_o image_n or_o form_n the_o name_n of_o god_n thereinto_o under_o the_o appearance_n of_o divine_a form_n and_o truth_n also_o into_o false_a wicked_a sorcery_n witchcraft_n and_o deceit_n and_o therewith_o to_o cast_v up_o or_o produce_v and_o honour_n strange_a image_n for_o god_n and_o introduce_v and_o image_n thy_o name_n into_o image_n of_o idol_n go_n 196._o all_o this_o thou_o set_v before_o we_o in_o this_o commandment_n and_o require_v of_o we_o thy_o strong_a or_o severe_a righteousness_n to_o image_n thy_o name_n in_o holiness_n to_o thy_o praise_n and_o in_o thy_o praise_n in_o clearness_n sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o without_o thy_o will_n and_o coworking_a to_o make_v no_o form_n of_o our_o word_n but_o will_v that_o we_o shall_v co-speak_a will_n and_o image_n with_o thou_o upon_o pain_n of_o eternal_a punishment_n as_o thy_o command_n clear_o sound_v forth_o curse_v be_v he_o that_o keep_v not_o all_o the_o word_n of_o this_o law_n deut._n 27.26_o 197._o o_o great_a god_n what_o shall_v i_o now_o here_o say_v before_o thou_o how_o innumerable_a many_o time_n do_v we_o bring_v thy_o word_n and_o power_n in_o our_o mouth_n into_o false_a or_o wicked_a image_v when_o we_o swear_v by_o thy_o name_n and_o curse_n and_o bring_v false_a or_o wicked_a lust_n thereinto_o and_o make_v a_o fair_a flatter_a hypocritical_a image_n upon_o our_o lip_n and_o sell_v it_o to_o one_o another_o for_o truth_n persuade_v one_o another_o to_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v so_o and_o yet_o there_o be_v inward_o nothing_o but_o a_o serpent_n full_a of_o lie_n and_o poison_n and_o so_o we_o image_n thy_o word_n under_o a_o right_a appearance_n into_o a_o serpent_n and_o devil_n image_n also_o we_o curse_v by_o it_o and_o so_o generate_v a_o live_a figure_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o hell_n 198._o also_o we_o use_v thy_o holy_a name_n to_o scornful_a reproach_n and_o image_n our_o false_a or_o wicked_a beast_n therein_o all_o whatsoever_o we_o love_v in_o the_o world_n be_v it_o as_o false_a or_o wicked_a as_o it_o will_v thereinto_o we_o image_n thy_o name_n and_o power_n with_o our_o mouth_n also_o in_o swear_v wherein_o we_o bring_v thy_o may_v and_o power_n on_o to_o the_o tongue_n also_o into_o sorcery_n or_o witchcraft_n plague_n or_o torment_n and_o sickness_n or_o disease_n yea_o we_o image_n it_o into_o hellish_a figure_n with_o our_o mouth_n yea_o man_n further_o bring_v thy_o manifest_a or_o reveal_v word_n and_o will_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o their_o belly_n and_o temporal_a pleasure_n and_o pride_n into_o a_o strange_a image_n which_o themselves_o know_v not_o only_o that_o the_o truth_n may_v continue_v obscure_a and_o that_o in_o this_o strange_a image_n they_o themselves_o may_v be_v honour_v for_o god_n they_o make_v law_n and_o commandment_n for_o their_o own_o honour_n pleasure_n and_o voluptuousness_n and_o bound_v they_o with_o the_o oath_n of_o his_o name_n and_o yet_o none_o keep_v the_o same_o in_o his_o heart_n 199._o o_o god_n how_o much_o poisonous_a anger_n and_o malice_n of_o self-revenge_n do_v we_o bring_v into_o thy_o name_n when_o we_o reproach_n and_o tread_v upon_o or_o oppress_v one_o another_o in_o our_o proud_a stately_a mind_n with_o thy_o name_n and_o bring_v it_o into_o tyrannical_a power_n and_o authority_n and_o do_v no_o other_o with_o thy_o name_n but_o as_o the_o apostate_n lucifer_n do_v 200._o all_o this_o thou_o set_v before_o we_o in_o thy_o commandment_n for_o thou_o say_v we_o shall_v not_o misuse_v thy_o name_n and_o this_o be_v call_v misuse_v when_o we_o introduce_v it_o into_o false_a expression_n or_o speak_v forth_o and_o figure_v and_o form_v or_o figure_v image_v 201._o o_o great_a god_n what_o shall_v i_o poor_a miserable_a sinful_a man_n say_v here_o before_o thou_o thou_o require_v thy_o name_n from_o and_o in_o menander_n in_o holiness_n in_o thy_o praise_n where_o shall_v i_o bestow_v all_o these_o devil_n image_n which_o we_o poor_a man_n image_n in_o our_o blood_n our_o this_o body_n of_o the_o outward_a flesh_n and_o blood_n sinne-house_n before_o thy_o countenance_n they_o be_v indeed_o mere_a abomination_n before_o thou_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o which_o thy_o law_n curse_v i_o and_o sentence_v i_o to_o eternal_a death_n 202._o o_o holy_a god_n i_o have_v nothing_o wherewith_o i_o may_v come_v before_o thou_o but_o only_o thy_o great_a barmhertzigkeit_fw-ge great_a barmhertzigkeit_fw-ge mercifulness_n that_o thy_o holy_a word_n according_a to_o thy_o most_o inward_a love_n be_v become_v man_n and_o be_v come_v to_o help_v we_o viz_o thy_o first_o give_v word_n which_o have_v form_v itself_o in_o our_o life_n that_o it_o may_v renew_v we_o again_o and_o kill_v all_o these_o devil_n image_n and_o release_v and_o deliver_v the_o poor_a soul_n and_o mind_n from_o such_o image_n of_o the_o serpent_n 203._o for_o which_o i_o thank_v thou_o in_o eternity_n and_o pray_v thou_o thou_o eternal_a shed-abroad_a love_n in_o the_o most_o holy_a name_n jesus_n come_v i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o help_v i_o and_o bring_v thy_o word_n that_o become_v man_n into_o my_o soul_n and_o mind_n and_o continue_v in_o i_o that_o i_o may_v continue_v in_o thou_o 204._o awake_v i_o pray_v thou_o in_o i_o thy_o fire_n of_o thy_o great_a love_n kindle_v it_o o_o lord_n that_o my_o soul_n and_o mind_n may_v see_v these_o evil_a beast_n and_o kill_v they_o in_o thy_o power_n through_o right_a and_o true_a repentance_n that_o i_o may_v constant_o bring_v and_o use_v thy_o holy_a name_n jesus_n in_o i_o to_o thy_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o no_o more_o generate_v in_o thy_o word_n evil_a beast_n which_o belong_v to_o thy_o judgement_n 205._o o_o thou_o live_a breath_n of_o god_n i_o give_v myself_o whole_o and_o altogether_o to_o be_v thy_o own_o work_v thou_o in_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v amen_o the_o commandment_n the_o the_o 3._o according_a to_o luther_n catechism_n otherwise_o the_o 4._o commandment_n three_o commandment_n consider_v or_o remember_v the_o sabbath_n day_n to_o sanctify_v it_o for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o rest_v the_o seven_o day_n 206._o o_o dear_a god_n this_o commandment_n intimate_v to_o i_o my_o inward_a right_a divine_a rest_n in_o thy_o love_n and_o power_n that_o my_o will_n shall_v rest_v in_o thou_o from_o its_o own_o receptibility_n of_o its_o own_o willing_a and_o thou_o eternal_a god_n will_v with_o thy_o power_n work_v in_o my_o will._n 207._o thou_o be_v the_o right_a
god_n meekness_n and_o love_n viz_o from_o the_o eternal_a one_o than_o it_o impress_v or_o compress_v itself_o into_o a_o fierce_a wrathful_a fiery_a sharpness_n so_o that_o the_o mind_n be_v total_o rough_a hungry_a covetous_a envious_a and_o sting_a and_o such_o a_o false_a or_o evil_a sense_n or_o thought_n and_o will_n go_v also_o afterward_o out_o of_o the_o life_n into_o the_o body_n and_o into_o all_o its_o substance_n or_o matter_n and_o work_n 36._o thus_o such_o fiery_a covetous_a envious_a kind_a or_o manner_n with_o the_o sharp_a sense_n or_o thought_n of_o the_o life_n scatter_v or_o break_v all_o that_o be_v good_a as_o also_o there_o be_v danger_n in_o all_o that_o it_o have_v to_o do_v with_o for_o it_o bring_v its_o poisonous_a beam_n thereinto_o and_o will_v draw_v all_o to_o itself_o and_o bring_v its_o poison_n thereinto_o viz_o the_o hungry_a covetousness_n 37._o but_o if_o it_o be_v so_o that_o the_o fiery_a life_n may_v eat_v of_o divine_a love_n then_o it_o be_v a_o similitude_n of_o the_o light_n which_o as_o it_o press_v and_o go_v forth_o from_o the_o fire_n so_o also_o press_v the_o right_a life_n forth_o from_o the_o fiery_a kind_n of_o matter_n with_o a_o new_a spirit_n and_o willing_a of_o divine_a love_n in_o it_o and_o be_v no_o more_o receive_n as_o the_o fire_n kind_n be_v but_z giving_z 38._o for_o the_o love_n willing_a give_v itself_o forth_o as_o the_o light_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n which_o give_v itself_o into_o all_o thing_n and_o work_v good_a in_o all._n 39_o if_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v no_o more_o in_o the_o deep_a of_o the_o world_n then_o will_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n spiritus_fw-la mundi_fw-la in_o the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o constellation_n or_o astrum_n in_o the_o sulphureous_a mercureall_a kind_n in_o the_o four_o element_n be_v total_o stern_a rough_a dry_a harsh_a thick_a dark_a and_o hard_a and_o then_o all_o and_o every_o life_n in_o the_o element_n will_v go_v to_o the_o ground_n and_o man_n will_v soon_o see_v what_o hell_n and_o god_n anger_n be_v 40._o thus_o also_o in_o like_a manner_n as_o the_o outward_a man_n be_v a_o lincus_n of_o the_o outward_a elementary_a world_n who_o life_n stand_v in_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n power_n and_o virtue_n and_o the_o body_n as_o also_o the_o earth_n be_v a_o coagulation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n and_o if_o that_o in_o the_o nutriment_n in_o the_o food_n may_v not_o have_v the_o sun_n light-love-power_n it_o will_v become_v total_o evil_a fiery_a and_o mortal_a and_o the_o outward_a life_n must_v to_o the_o ground_n thus_o also_o in_o like_a manner_n be_v the_o soul_n a_o lincus_n of_o the_o spiritual_a inward_a world_n ex_fw-la mysterio_fw-la magno_fw-la out_o of_o the_o great_a mystery_n viz_o out_o of_o the_o exit_fw-la or_o object_n of_o divine_a skill_n and_o knowledge_n which_o must_v take_v its_o nutriment_n out_o of_o the_o great_a mystery_n ex_fw-la mysterio_fw-la magno_fw-la of_o divine_a power_n and_o knowledge_n 41._o be_v it_o so_o now_o that_o it_o can_v have_v the_o ens_fw-la of_o divine_a love_n for_o its_o food_n so_o that_o it_o break_v itself_o off_o from_o the_o abyss_n viz_o from_o the_o resignation_n or_o forsakennesse_n than_o it_o become_v also_o thus_o sharp_a fiery_a dark_a rough_a sting_a envious_n enemicitious_a opposite_a and_o a_o total_a disquiet_v of_o itself_o and_o bring_v itself_o into_o a_o mortal_a die_a fierce_a wrathful_a source_n quality_n or_o torment_n which_o be_v its_o damnation_n wherein_o it_o perish_v or_o corrupt_v as_o the_o devil_n do_v and_o all_o wicked_a man_n do_v 42._o but_o if_o it_o be_v so_o that_o this_o fire-source_n or_o quality_n may_v again_o attain_v divine_a love_n viz_o the_o substantial_a light_n of_o god_n and_o receive_v the_o same_o into_o itself_o than_o this_o soulish_a fire-source_n become_v change_v into_o a_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n into_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n 43._o but_o without_o convert_v willing_a if_o that_o can_v stand_v still_o from_o its_o stern_a impression_n and_o inclusion_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a 44._o for_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n can_v in_o a_o hard_a stone_n thus_o work_n as_o in_o metal_n herb_n and_o tree_n for_o the_o water_n be_v therein_o include_v and_o coagulate_v into_o a_o hard_a impression_n so_o also_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v concern_v the_o false_a or_o evil_a own_o willing_a of_o the_o soul_n and_o divine_a meekness_n that_o the_o divine_a meekness_n in_o such_o covetous_a envious_a fire-desire_n bring_v no_o work_v to_o pass_v 45._o whence_o christ_n right_o say_v john_n 6._o verse_n 51_o and_o 53._o what_o life_n of_o man_n soever_o will_v not_o eat_v the_o bread_n that_o be_v come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o give_v life_n to_o the_o world_n that_o have_v no_o life_n in_o it_o whereby_o he_o denote_v the_o substantial_a love_n which_o god_n in_o he_o viz_o in_o christ_n through_o a_o new_a fountain_n have_v manifest_v or_o reveal_v for_o a_o quicken_a to_o the_o poor_a wither_a dry_a soul_n that_o soul_n now_o which_o will_v not_o eat_v thereof_o can_v attain_v or_o reach_v the_o divine_a light_n and_o will_v be_v without_o divine_a life_n as_o he_o call_v himself_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n john_n 8._o verse_n 12._o also_o in_o psalm_n 97.11_o and_o psalm_n 112.4_o and_o 2_o peter_n 1.19_o a_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o the_o darkness_n which_o change_v the_o darkness_n into_o light_n the_o three_o chapter_n of_o the_o natural_a ground_n how_o nature_n be_v a_o object_n or_o representation_n of_o divine_a skill_n and_o knowledge_n whereby_o the_o eternal_a will_n with_o the_o abyssall_n supernatural_a knowledge_n make_v itself_o perceptible_a visible_a operative_a and_o willing_a and_o what_o the_o mysterium_fw-la magnum_fw-la be_v how_o all_o be_v from_o by_o and_o in_o god_n how_o god_n be_v so_o near_o all_o thing_n and_o 23.24_o and_o jer._n 23.24_o fill_v all_o a_o high_o precious_a gate_n for_o the_o reader_n that_o love_v god_n to_o be_v well_o consider_v of_o 1._o john_n the_o first_o chapter_n it_o be_v thus_o 1.1_o john_n 1.1_o in_o the_o beginning_n be_v the_o word_n and_o the_o word_n be_v with_o god_n and_o god_n be_v the_o word_n 2._o word_n verse_n 2._o the_o same_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n with_o god_n 3._o god_n verse_n 3._o all_o thing_n be_v make_v by_o it_o and_o without_o it_o be_v nothing_o make_v that_o be_v make_v 2._o the_o beginning_n of_o all_o and_o every_o substance_n or_o thing_n be_v the_o word_n viz_o the_o out-breathing_a or_o expression_n of_o god_n substance_n and_o god_n be_v the_o eternal_a one_o from_o eternity_n and_o continue_v the_o same_o also_o in_o eternity_n but_o the_o word_n be_v the_o efflux_n or_o outflowing_a of_o the_o divine_a willing_a or_o of_o the_o divine_a knowledge_n 3._o as_o the_o sense_n or_o thought_n flow_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o yet_o the_o total_a mind_n be_v but_o one_o only_o so_o also_o be_v the_o 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