The ascent to the mount of vision where many things were shewn, concerning I. The first resurrection; II. The state of separated souls; III. The patriarchal life; IV. The kingdom of Christ: with an account of the approaching blessed state of this nation.

Iune 30. 1698.

§ XX. I was Considering and Recollecting with my self the manifold Mysteries, that among the Dead lay yet hid, which in these Ages past were to be concealed and shut up: but as the nearer approach is of the finishing of the fulness of Redemption, the Word of the Eternal Wisdom has been pleas'd to make known, what is beyond the present belief of the World: but to the Impartial seekers, and Worthy inquirers the secrets that appertain to the States of seperated Souls, may be communicated.

§. XXI. In the first place we are to consider how these three Ranks of such as have departed this World, short of Redemption, shall come to recover the Regeneration or Re∣maining part of the Work, which they might possibly have attained in this Life; for which end the Mediatorship of Christ was establisht by the Father, and continued in the Melchizedeck-Order. And as Souls are daily Dying in this imperfect State, so Christ is daily renewing the Efficacy of his Blood, that must still attone for them. It is also further made manifest, that the great Saints that are made Kings and Priests, as they have Thrones, so they have Seats of Iudg∣ment, and are also made Saviours with their high Prince and Saviour, being of the same Merciful, and meek Nature, as joined and made one Spirit with him. And their intercession with him, is of acceptation and efficacy, for these their fel∣low Members that have la••'d behind, and lost their time, either in this Life or in other Centres: So that is laid for a Foundation-truth that the great Saints may help the less,

whether In the higher World or the lower. Now as it was queried in my self, so it may be by others how those that are departed, shall be brought to Repent and believe in Christ for Salvation? It was here shewn to me that there were There Prophets, Pastors and Teachers, that did exercise their Fun∣ction and Office, as well as in these Regions below. For it is well to be understood, that this Converting and Rege∣nerating work is to go forward on, till that which is per∣fect do so enter into every Member, that they come to be in Congruity with their perfect Head: who must see the full Fruit of the Travail of his Soul, throughout the whole Cre∣ation. For Christ the Head does not account himself perfect, till every Member be co-joined with him. Therefore also the high Saints do Sympathize with the groaning Creation, because till all are brought in, their Ioy cannot be full. If it be asked, What Scripture is there for this? I recommend the same that was open'd to me from the Revelstions, Chap. 5. 8. Where the 24 Elders were in Office to receive the Gol∣den Vials of the Prayers of the Saints, and to pour them before the Throne. Whereby it is implyed that the Prayers of the Saints, of a lesser degree may pass through them that are of a higher. Then another Scripture I shall superadd, is that, 1 Cor. 15. 29. Where you find the Living, did enter into the Covenant of Baptism for the Dead; as being capa∣ble of helping them forward in their Process to Christ, by Concurrence and Union of Spirits with them. And had we more of this Concurrence of Spirits one with another, the Kingdom of our Lord had not been so long detained and kept back; but a quicker dispatch might have been made, but we are in hopes that as the day-Star shall more Univer∣sally arise in Hearts, this Light shall so spread it self, as that the knowledge of these great Mysteries shall find more kind entertainment in the World, that lyes Buried in so much Ig∣norance and Darkness. Then there will be less to do in those

other Regions, because there will not so many dye in an im∣perfect State, and the Kingdom of Satan will be weakened and diminisht thereby, who shall not be able to hold his Do∣minion, either in the invisible dark Sphear or the visible Prin∣ciple. I shall now conclude this Point with this Acclama∣tion, Rejoice ye Heavens and shout ye lower parts of the Earth, for the Lord God Omnipotent is about to do Marve∣lous things, which shall be seen and admired by such as do long for, and Love his Appearance: Which approaching is still nearer and nearer. Even so come: Come, O Lord, in thy Kingdom, Power, and Glory;

Amen.