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.

March the 23d. 1676/7.

This Word spake with great Maje∣sty: Behold I come quickly, hold fast that which thou hast. Upon which I considered what that thing was, which was to be held so fast. This Word then opened it self in great Force and Conse∣quence to me: for I was in great suspence among the many Gifts received, what most primarily should be taken care of, among those things which were intrusted with me. Still my Spirit was harping hereupon, waiting for a clear Resolve, which this Morning was given to me,

by a distinct Word passing through me, say∣ing; Hold fast that which is my Witness i•• thee, as the Gift of Revelation and Prophe∣sy: Which bind fast by the Girdle of Faith, or else it may be wrested from thee, for thou art not freed from the Serpent's Conspiracy. Who by all subtlety would circumvent my anointed Prophets, by mixing and casting in, what is not of my Spirits pure intent: Watchful then now be, least that high spirited Wine, which flows so readily from the eternal Vine should be either adulterated, or stopped in its flowing Source. Therefore from your holy Watcher take this following Rule, and thereby you shall be able to keep the Crown of anointing upon your Heads, in despite of the Serpent's Rage.