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§. XLII. BEing awaked in the Morning, not only out of the Natural Sleep, but out of that which was more internal, there open'd in me an Expostulating Prayer, with my Lord for the full Manifestation of that Spirit, that might bring forth it self into a Working and Acting Power, for silencing of all carnal Reasonings, which proceeded from the fleshly Birth. Still querying why this Birth of Almigh∣ty Strength did stick in the place of breaking forth, see∣ing
the Age of time every where call'd for it. Then was it Answered me, there is That wanting which has not been so clearly conceived and apprehended. Therefore in regard of this diligent inquiry made, behold now and see both thine own State and the State of others, that have travailed in a big Expectation with thee, what is pourtraid before the deep discerning Eye, which is the divided Tree of Good and Evil. The Root hereof was fixed in a twofold Soil, the one part of a dark Earthly mold, the other Transparent. That which grew up from the former was dead, dry, and withered, bearing no Fruit. In the other part one might see through every Branch, springing upwards from the Root such a Cry∣stalline water of Life, as gave Nourishment to each part. Hence were sent forth heavy Groans, because of being bur∣then'd with the Corrupt and Dead part. Then was figured out the perfect Tree of Life, that fixt it self by this other. And the Fruits thereof by an Angel-Officer were pressed in∣to a large Vessel, and emptied forth at the Root of the evil Part, which caused it to spring up in various fruitful Pow∣ers, which put forth from the Root and Essence of the God∣head-being.
§. XLIII. This was shewed to me to figure out that in the Original State of Mankind, there was nothing of the divi∣ded Property known; as after his Deviation from the infinite being of Good: which follow'd the evil Essences of Sin, that brought in Sorrow and Death, which could no way be cured but as the Fountain of Love open'd it self in that spark of God, which was yet left alive in him, springing up with an Oily healing: Coagulating and mingling with that Fire∣life, that did lie as smothered under the Earthly part. Which through a warm breathing thereupon from the Tri-une being, gave a new Existency to a Divine and Spiritual Life; which gradually put forth into every part appertaining to the Soul, with it's Bodily Members, which is the true and full Rege∣neration,
that perfecteth and bringeth forth the new Crea∣tion, so that the Mortality sinks away into it own Abyss, from whence by the Serpents Guile it was stirr'd up and awaken'd. So from Christ the Tree of Life over-cloathing, the Tree of Death must disappear; as the darkness is swallowed up in the Light, so Death is swallowed up in Life. Fulfilling that saying, O Death where is thy Sting, O Grave where is thy Victory? When the deadly Poison thereof shall be extingush∣ed, and the Lord who is the quickning Spirit enter into the Soul, and raise himself up to be its transfigured Body. No less than this may be expected when we shall be Glorified with the self same Glory, wherewith the Father hath Glori∣fied him; having put Christ our Head into a Kingdom of all Power and Dominion. For if the first Adam had this Prero∣gative given to him, much more abundantly will the second, have it not only appropriated to himself singly, but to all that are incorporated into his Life and Nature. This must have its Birth-Day, brought forth into manifestation in its ap∣pointed Season. The signs of the near approaching of this Time, will be known as a fore-runner in the holy Seed that is sensible of it's great Oppression, by the unutterable Groans and Travailing in Pangs of Sorrow, till this mighty Lordly Birth of Power shall stretch forth beyond all Weakness and Minority: And hereby come to understand to what it is be∣gotten again, and who is it's Father, as belonging to that Heavenly Family and Progeny, to whom all Kingdoms and Worlds do belong. Which being once made knowable for beliving in the truth hereof, it would call up from all these Terrestrial and inconsiderable Objects and things, wherein nothing but Mutation, Dissolution and Death can be hoped for. For it is the policy of the Prince of Darkness, to keep Souls ignorant of their Purchased Dowry and Crown. By presenting Terrene and Worldly things to baffle them out of their true Original Pedigree, and Right unto the Tree of Life.
§. XLIV. Against which a particular Alarm I have heard for Cau∣tion and Warning; not only to my self, but to all those who would not lose that Right that belongeth to the First-born Heirs. Who are with me excited to make our Claim to all that has been here mentioned of the Royal Immunities, which through overcoming and Conquest gain'd over the Temptations and Insinuations of the divided Tree, may each one come to be as Trees of Life, Spring∣ing from a new Modelled Paradisical Ground. Then shall we know what it is to have an eternal Life subsistency in our selves, with the true Antidote and all Soveraign Medicine, that may run into every part of healing. So that while in visible forms we yet appear, the Source from the God of Love will so diffuse himself as to preserve Immortality of Life, whereby all the latter Age of Miraculous Wonders and Amazing works shall put forth, as Bodily Vehicles are thus fitted and Sanctified, by the residing of the Holy Ghost. O Blessed will those Souls in a Thousand degrees be, that shall live this time to see, wherein Redemption shall be compleated fully. No Verbal Tongue, or Pen, can to the utmost Everlasting bounds of this Glorious State, be able to express. This Watch-word I only give as it was Sounded in me. That we rouse up from out of the Sleepy Earth; Girding up and stretching forth our Angelical Wings, with our Eyes fixed upon the Heavens; that they may so open as we may behold and see our Glorious Lord, who within that Sphear of Light, may descend into our own Essential Heavens. By and through which sight we may become Metamorphosed into the self same Glory, and with him of our lost Kingdom again be repossest; as our Everlasting rest. So shall exulting Ioy and Praise throughout all Heavens and Earth be raised to him: Who was, and is, and shall be the Everlasting Elohim.
§. XLV. As I was now much exercised in my Spirit, about the things relating to the Kingdom of Emmanuel, which moved me to supplicate ardently for it's appearance; a quiet stillness of my mind I did feel hereupon, and this Word came to me, be not doubtful for in the Heavens there is a moving Power at hand, for the bring∣ing forth of a new Model, as it shall be seen according to the simi∣litude, presented to the deep seeing mind. To which appear'd a 〈1 page duplicate〉〈1 page duplicate〉
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vast tract of inclosed Ground. The Walls thereof were very high and Splendorous in Light; but the Earth at first sight seemed to be but dark Mold: but immediately there did rise such a flow and inundation of Chrystalline Waters, that no more Earth did appear, and in the midst thereof sprung up first a mighty Tree. And just at the dividing of the Branches, there was a glorious Face trans∣cending far the brightness of the Sun, the Branches were laden with such oriental Fruit, that shed and disperst it self into this Crystalline Earth, which caused a springing up of many Plants round about this Tree. And there was a Voice Sounded from this Tree, saying, Come and see where your shelter and hiding may be. Then a twoleaved Gate did open, and I with some others known to me, were by a Guardian-Angel brought in, each one was to know their Lot wherein they were to stand, and their proper Tree. For as these Plants did Spring and Flourish, so it should be an Emblem of the new Created Form, which was Christ in us, whose Name we are to bear: the Lord in Rightcousness Springeth and Liveth here. For the overshadowing Tree in the midst, should them nourish and feed continually, till unto a full grown Stature they should reach. This was said to be that inward and secret Fold, that no devouring Beast, or any thing that was hurt∣ful should hereinto invade. For it is the Glorious Lebanon, which according to the Prophecy shall have its day for all powerfull Fruit∣fulness, each one sitting under his own Tree shall Eat and abun∣dantly be satisfied: So that there shall be no occasion for wander∣ing out. For a strong Inclosure here shall be for the Elect Ones, to possess great Bliss and Felicity. Then it was further hinted to me, that a new date of Life here should be known, different from those that Scattered are, and have not found the way of entrance into this Fold.
§. XLVI. The next Morning waiting and considering this Open∣ing; it was shewed to me further, that all this did but make ready and prepare for Christ, to present to his Father the First Fruits of such as he hath fully Redeemed. Upon which did open a further Mystery by way of Similitude: of a Rock all set with Fire-spark∣ling Stones, by which all the whole Earth was enlighten'd with its Glory. And it was signified to me, that the Plants I saw in the
inclosed Ground when to full Ripeness they did attain, they were to be delivered up to the Father by the Lord Christ, to be fixed so in God as their Munition-Rock, as to be in no danger of being shaken or shattered any more. All Impower'd from this Rock of Wonders these Stones shall be: so that the Worldly Inhabitants shall be amazed and tremble for fear, at the brightness of their Appearance, as being the first Fruits the Lamb hath offered up to his Father. Blessed are those that shall be counted worthy to be thus taken into God, who their Covering, Strength, Power and Glory, to the rest of the Creation for Provocation and Emulation evi∣denced shall be. That they may also know that they must first be∣come little Sprigs and Plants, to prepare them for this higher State. For none can come here to be fixed, till to a Christed Stature they can reach. Thus the Kingdom of Christ must have its beginning and increase upon the Earth; which must be surrendered up to the Father, to make the new Creation compleat. In swallowing up all into his own Deified Being, and so out of his Eternal Virgin-Womb which he has in himself, brings forth distinct Figures in the Image of his own Glory, as so many bright numerous Stars out of the everlasting Morning: in which there shall be no fear of any Muta∣tion or Change, for God will fix himself upon them in the All-ful∣ness of his Deity, Creating new Heavens for their Habitual Place of that God that shall never be defaced, this will be exulting Ioy, when all pure Spirits shall again return to their Everlasting Rest, and Dwelling place which is God, All in All.
[One thing Omitted in the former part of this Vision, (viz) That each Plant had the face of the Person whom it was as∣signed for, which darted forth from that Face which was fixed in the middle Tree, whereby each one might know their own, and lay claim thereto.]