§.1. THE Most High GOD, who in His Wisdom and Providence, did give the first Birth to the Manifestations, and Revelations, contain’d in this Book, and open’d a way for their Publication; has now the Second Time moved for the Reprinting of them, by such as Worthily did entertain the Spiritual Mysteries herein contain’d. For the which acceptable Service may the Fulness of all Blessing, out of the original Spring, plentifully visit them; with all Impartial Lovers of, and waiters for, what is Prophesied herein. Though so many years have past since the first Date thereof; nevertheless there is a Fullness of Time near Approaching, in which the Deep Secrets of Wisdom shall stand open to the true Seekers, and Lovers, as shall out-bid all for her Pearl: who will accounted be the Best Adventurers, by the Increase and Gain that shall into their Possession come.
§.2. As mention has been made in this Book of the Seven Seals, in the Internal and Mystical Way; which has been carried on in an Experimental Process, according to the Lively Pattern of the Lamb of God: Now whoever can witness their Arrivement hereunto, such shall both know and see more Marvellous and Wonderful Things that shall follow hereupon; according to what (in some Degree) in the Sequel of this Treatise is open’d, which may prepare, and usher in, what is yet further to be Unseal’d to them, who are call’d up to be of the Princely Order, and Privy Council, to the Emanuel-King. Gracious, Good and Happy News these have to bring to them, whose Birth is from the New Jerusalem Mother, whose Children, as to the Outward Principle, in Sorrow and Trouble have been, under many Fiery Tryals and Provings; which but needful and expedient was to be, before the Jubile for Release, and Glorious Liberty was to come in. But now a Reviving Day is upon its Rising, the Long Mourning and Expecting Watchers do hear the joyful sounding of the Feet of that Angelical Host, that do Trumpet forth the very near Appearance and Approach of the mighty God and Saviour: that will manifest himself by his Redeeming Power, that shall rest upon such, who worthily deputed shall be to Represent him in his Soveraignty. For as there has been Prophecy upon Prophecy tending hereunto; so here shall not the Rest be: nor are we to take up herein; but to look for the Day of full Consummation.
§.3. In Assurance whereof, a Voice from the Heavenly Throne did utter it self, saying, “I am Alpha and Omega by whom the Seven Seals of the Book are open’d; which was Revealed for Preparation, and due Qualification of such as are Elected, and Ordained, to know and see what is yet to be brought forth, when the Numbers of Time shall expired be. Which in the Father’s Counsel may to Mortals shut up and Concealed be, as in the Outward Visible Birth of Nature they have yet their Consistency. But there is an Offspring or holy Generation, to whom the Secrets of God do belong: To them will be given that Fathoming Line, that shall reach the Treasure which none else capable can be to find; that will be manifested and opened near the end of Time.”
§.4. Now the Great and Weighty Thing that was sounded in my Inward Ear, was the Blissful Day, wherein Seven times seven Seals are to be melted away, which upon Seven Mountains (that were also bright and fiery) fixed were. And as it was only Appropriated to the Lamb of God to open the Seven Sealed Book: So now the Eternal Father in Conjunction with the Eternal Wisdom, in and through the Glorified Humanity of Christ, in the Ghostly Power, are all Conquering together, to break open these Seals, wherein the Unknown and Unsearchable Wonders have lain, that Exhibited forth upon this visible Creation shall be; that will Metamorphose it, so making a most unexpected Change in those that to a good Degree of Illumination have attained. And as to those that Ignorant are, Despising and Rejecting the Purity and Spirituality of his Kingdom; Fear and Dread, and Amazement will upon them be, that they will run to take shelter under the Skirts of the Sanctified Ones. For such upon these Mountains shall called up be, from whom all false Coverings and Vails shall be rolled away. In plainness and nakedness the Father here will reveal himself, not only by Species and Vision, but by pure Act and Miraculous Deeds, that shall rest, and abide, as a sealed Testimony upon the called and chosen hereunto. For it is foreseen, and known by the Wisdom of God, that nothing less than these Miraculous Powers breaking forth, will prepare and make way for the Lord Christ’s Personal Appearance, who will before raise up, and send forth his Living Witnesses and Messengers, to make ready a Spouse and Bride here upon the Earth: that may be thus richly Gifted and Impowered, for the Solemnity of the great Marriage-Day. Unto which there is a Cry and Call to make ready, even for this great and remarkable Day, that may be nearer, than any even among the Sanctified are well aware of.
§.5. Awake, awake ye Worthy Denizons, out of your slumbering Bed, for the Third Watch is now set; and the Morning Star begins to cast its twinkling light out, to lead you where you shall feast upon those Mountains, that are mere Power: and so shall come the Kingdom of the Blessed Just One to be lifted up, and Established over all the great swelling Mountains of the Earthly Principle, that have hitherto born Sway and Dominion. The mouldring Matter hereof that has so deeply infected, every weight thereof, will cast aside. For another Cloathing for you, Dear Saints, who of the Unsealed Book have been given to Read, and to Understand the Mysteries therein contain’d, provided is. For the Seventh Angel is now upon sounding, and is computing the Numbers out of all Nations and Kingdoms, and Languages, that are to be Sealed with that Name EMANUEL; which is the Stone cut out of these Mountains without Hands. It rests upon the Holy and Prepared Souls, that have Believed in his Name: Who mightier Works therefrom shall go forth to do, to express the Lord from Heaven Descended is, to begin his Reign, by visible Signs and Acts of his Power. Which hitherto in every Age since Christ’s first Appearance have been declining, or even have had their shutting up: The Purifying Faith being attained to, but not the Acting Wonder of it. Numerous Precious Saints passing away without seeing the Consummation of Christ’s visible Kingdom here on Earth, for the which a fullness of the Times in the Heavens prefix’d is: which, as may be expected, must have their Accomplishment now in this Present, and in every succeeding, Generation of Time. And as the World in general abounds in all manner of Iniquity, in a grosser Sensuality and Love of Earthly Pleasure; and whereas another sort that are more refin’d, yet live in the Self-reasoning, and disputing against the Day-Spring of Christ’s Love Peaceable and Powerful Kingdom; which is first to be known within: so Ignorant, Dark, Confused, and altogether Strangers are they to, and Insensible of, the Appearances of this Inward Kingdom; that it is no marvel if Opposition and Persecution against the Brightness of his Rising be. But Rejoice we do in Hope, that the Mountains which contain the Treasures of Invincible Power are now upon their Unsealing, and will make a perfect Cure of these Woundings, and Breaches, that in Sorrow have been hitherto endured among the Flocks of Christ’s Sheepfold.
§.6. Further it was given me to understand, that to those who had separated, and devoted themselves more particularly from the Worldly Traffick and Business, to be of the High and Holy Order, under the Priestly Anointing; which to such as thus Redeemed out of the Earth are, shall be granted therein to officiate as Spiritual Officers in Christ’s Kingdom. These shall be exercised, and made skilful and able in all the Divine Sciences: and so be prefer’d, for the sake of the Trust committed to them in Spiritual Matters, (as the Prophet Daniel was a Type of) in the very Exterior Part, relating to the Outward Kingdom. So these Spiritual minded Persons, out of all Countries and Kingdoms, will be specially noted: and by the mighty God and Saviour called forth, to be of this Royal Family and Progeny; being gifted and impowered according to the various Degrees, and Capacities they are found in. And some having a more near Intimacy and free Correspondency with Christ their Head Power and Life, to these a more immediate conveyance out of the Fulness of the God-head may be dispenced.
§.7. Hence we may see what advantages in way of Spiritual Preferment, and Dignification, confer’d may be upon the Separated Fold, that of the Virgin-Purity of Christ have taken hold. Which is a very weighty Motive, and a seasonable Word that does speak it self forth: which I shall apply more particularly to Three sorts and degrees of Persons. The First, are those that in an Outward Capacity have all Liberty to set themselves free from all Temporary and Worldly Entanglements: and may command their time to imploy their Minds most intirely in a waiting Posture, for the Heavenly Powers to come rushing down, and fill them with all Ghostly might; as witnessed hath been in Ages past. What a worthy Engagement would this be, if the Monarchs of the Earth, and the Great and Noble Ones, would turn the Tide of what they do possess of the Earth, in the Fulness thereof upward, towards the Heavens, to draw Christ’s Kingdom down; and lay down their Scepters and Crowns at his Feet; making it their Study to promote, advance and spread his Honour throughout the Earth? How would this lay a sure and unshaken Foundation for them in that Kingdom, where they shall inherit such a weight of Glory, as is beyond all that there is a possibility of making a Description of. For so ye that are but Mortal and Temporal Kings and Queens, Princes and Nobles, shall be made Immortal and Eternal. Therefore as you do the Lord Christ true Homage, and Honour; by Promoting, Cherishing and Nourishing that Virgin Church, as is gathered out of all Sects and Parties making up the pure unfeigned Love-Philadelphian Fold, which the Emanuel King will own, and walk and appear Great in the midst of them: So you cannot do your selves greater Good and Kindness, than in holy Boldness to confess, and maintain the Royalty’s that do belong to this Heavenly and Spiritual Kingdom. Of which a Pledge you may come to have in this present Time; which is Peace, Joy and Love in Him, who is a God of Love: and an assured Reward in Eternity.
§.8. The Second Call is to such, as have been drawn, and inclined in their Minds, to live such a Life of Abstraction and Introversion; whereby an open Gate they may find for passage into the Knowledge of all Divine Secrets: and so beginning a Familiar Acquaintance with the whole Tri-unity, that may stand unvail’d and free, to receive into their Deified Family. Which is so considerable and high an Favour, that it may well deserve a putting off all Conversation that is inconsistent, and disagreeing, to such a high Sacred Communion and Fellowship. For here is an undoubted Possibility: as known it has been to some, not only in past Ages, but in the Present; while carried out and off from Terrestrial Objects and Things, they have made a deep launch into the Heavenly and Eternal Light of Lights. Now the pleasurable Sights and Enjoyments, to those, that have been herein taken up, may well enforce an Estrangement to all Temporal things; so far as they are an Impediment to this Life. Whoever comes to this high and lofty Sphere, will keep their Walks firm and sure here: and not permit any thing to draw them down, tho’ never so plausible, or lawful in it self. Yet there will be a danger of sustaining Loss thereby: which the superior Wisdom of God does well warn such holy separated Souls to avoid; and so by keeping in all Watchfulness hereunto, such private Entercourses with the Trinity may be experienced. Now the peculiar Offices of these holy Sequestered Spirits is to look into the Heavenly Records, and to see whose Names are written therein: And, according to the Knowledge they have obtain’d in the deep things of God, to declare and communicate to such as have a right thereto. This Eminency will be confer’d upon the Sanctuary-Waiters and Dwellers.
§.9. Now the Third Rank and Degree are those that do Love and Believe, and wait for the Kingdom of Christ in his Spiritual Appearance; but are not under such an Obligation for such a constant Severasion, from all worldly Commerce and Business: but as they stand Circumstanced in just Callings, Imployments, and Business, and in Relative Tyes, found they shall be, governing all Temporal Affairs and Matters with a Spiritual Mind; these shall not fail to be partakers also of the good things that in store reserved are, for such as so use and manage all things that Terrestrial be, only to serve, and not to infringe, what may be their Portion in Spirituals and Eternals. These are to be considered as the holy People, that were praying without in the Temple, while Zacharias was in the inward and most holy Place, offering up the Flaming Incense, to mingle with their Prayers that were without. So this advantage the forementioned have like Zacharias to recommend and offer to God, and be Messengers to bring down the Mind of God as the Prophets did of old to the People. This is much higher to be prefer’d, because they have an immediate Access and Freedom, to confer with Christ their Head and Soveraign King. But it is hoped and expected as the high and holy Order of Nazarite Spirits shall shine forth lustrously, with the Marks and Signs wherein the Name of God may be legibly read in the visible part, as it hath been before privately concealed in the Heart: So from this outward Court and Form of Religious Worship, a Call there may be to this more Inward and Spiritual Ministration. Which will not be denied to those that are earnest seekers for it, by putting themselves into a meet habit and disposition of Mind, so spiritual, as they may receive yet more abundantly of that Unction, which may make them Kingly Priests, and Divine Seers, as standing Oracles to give forth the Counsel and Mind of God.
§.10. Who would not now come out of all Terrestrial Worldly-mindedness on one hand; and on the other out of the Painted Forms, and outside Appearances of a Religious Profession; for to find admission into this most Holy separated Court, wherein the Glory of the Tri-une-Majesty will fill the Place, and Temple of the Heart?
§.11. Now to you lastly I address, Dear and Worthy Saints, who inclined, and fully bent in your Minds hereunto be: Go ye on to pursue, and you will not fail to obtain the weighty and precious Treasures, which the Everlasting Mountains shall to you bring forth; the which opened and unsealed for you shall be by the Holy Ghost. Unto whose Teachings and Openings, I shall still offer, and commend you. And what in this ensuing Little Volumn you either have, or may (thro’ the Key of Wisdom) have further unlocked to you; a numerous Blessing of Increase may it prove accordingly. This Concluding Word I shall only leave with you, to peruse and ponder well the Twelve Gates of Wisdom: that as you read it in the Outward Letter, the Spirit (which is the Kernel and Life) may your true Meat and Feeding be: And so passing from Gate to Gate, you will the unsearchable and weighty Treasures of Wisdom therein meet: And so come forth Richly Laden with her Merchandize, to give forth and enrich others therewithal; while you more than enough in your selves shall still possess. (*But moreover in the Passing thro’ these Sophical Gates, ye ought more specially to try and examine yourselves by the Standard of the Sanctuary, that is here laid down; to the end that every one may see and discern which of the Three Orders of the Holy Priesthood he stands related to: which therefore are in this Edition more distinctly represented, than in the Former, for a Glass and Mirror to all Wisdom’s Children.)
I shall cease now from any other Motive, than what you have here presented obvious to your inward Eye. And so in the mutual Love, Peace, Purity and Joy of HIM, who is our Everlasting Head and Fountain-spring, I rest and desire to remain no longer in Time, than to be serviceable to my Fellow Members, in what relates to the Deep Things of Eternity.
Yours, J. Lead.
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