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.

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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.
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Lead, Jane, 1623-1704.
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London :: printed, and sold by by the booksellers of London and Westminster,
1697.
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Mysticism -- Early works to 1800.
Spiritual life -- Early works to 1800.
Christian biography -- Early works to 1800.
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"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." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A49867.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 16, 2024.

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November the 23d. 1677.

This Morning I was in a very deep and secret consultation with the holy in∣spiring Word, concerning this great Change. For this is but yet known in us, how that every motion and thought springs from the mixed heart. But now great searching thoughts were, how we, if possible, by any means might attain to this perfect Heart, which was all clean within. For it was made equivalent, that hereby would be the whole over∣turning of the old Creation; making way for the new in each one, in working a through demolishment. For which this Word of advice was given: Let it not seem incredible unto you, that the old Heart shall fall away, though it is as thy Life-Essence: where that Law is en∣graven, which hath brought all into per∣dition. At the release of which a won∣der

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working Heart shall be planted in its place in great renown. Therefore watch daily hereupon: for believe affuredly, that this Covenant will be made good, as ye have Faith to believe, that the old stony Heart shall be rolled away, which only hath kept, and would still prevent this Heart rising far. Where new Laws ac∣cording to the new frame of things shall be understood, by such a chosen Priest∣hood, as all of Spirit shall be compact∣ed: and by Gods own Heart-strings of Love, stand everlastingly together tied as Christ's perfect Spouse and Bride. Now then hoist up your Sails of Faith, and keep upon the broad Waters of Love's deep, that spring from the silent Desart, till all full Treasures of Joys and Peace shall upon you meet.

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