A fountain of gardens Vol. II. Being a continuation of the process of a life according to faith, of the divinely magical knowledge, and of the new creation. In mutual entertainments betwixt the essential wisdom, and the soul in her progress through paradise, to Mount Sion, and to the new Jerusalem. By J. Lead.

October the 27th. 1677.

1. Upon an occasion of disturbance, by a disquieted Spirit in the Family, I pou∣red out the sense thereof unto my Lord in Prayer, why such a grieving Thorn should be our troubler. So I commit∣ted all to him, who I did believe would clear me, from all unjust Clamours, in Truth and Innocency. After which, I found a suddain sweet Calm, and peace brought into my mind. Which caused me to repose in a quiet natural Rest. In the Morning this Word came in to my support, Be not dismayed at the Blast of the terrible one, who hath poured forth Hellish Fury. Be still found in the Long suffering and Patience, and then this shall all turn to the furtherance of that Work which is decreed in Everlasting Counsel, whereby the remainder of Wrath shall be restrained. Though it is not taken well, that such Insolency is permitted over thee.

2. After this, this Word was given in also, saying, Speak to Iosedech for to be strong, servent and steady, and no∣thing

fear, but to be faithful the Priestly Charge and Work. For then ••aith the Lord, I will be with him, and he shall assuredly prosper; according to the Covenant made, when he dedicated himself mine only for to be, in Naza∣rite separation.

3. Then this Word visited me, Yet once it is a l••t••le while•• and there will arise out of the Everlasting Priesthood, that which shall shake all Nations in Earth, Sea, and dry Land. Set there∣fore your Hearts hereunto with all watch∣fulness, and diligence.

4. As we were met together, I saw a Flame pass through the Room: and pre∣sently the Word spake, All these must first be purged with Fire, before they can stand with the Lamb upon the Mount.