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.

May the 23th. 1677.

As we were met together at prayer, I had the presentation of a Golden Cup, out of which did rise a flame of Light, as Fire bubling beyond the Brim of the Cup, and it was thus spoke, who so are able, let them drink of it. Upon which I considered hereof, expecting a further explanation of this Vision. Which this Morning thus opened it self: that the Cup, which was all of Gold, presented Christ in his pure Corporeity, who had been tried through all Fires, and there∣by was made a meet Vessel to retain the essential Spirit of the pure flaming Deity, that springs high beyond the bounds of humanity, as the Fire did above the Cup. Then it was revealed, and uttered by a still voice, that as I did see, the rising of this Fire, even so should be the flow∣ing of the Holy Ghost. For it was his

Fiery Baptism, wherewith many should be sprinkled from its going out. Oh my Lord, why was this Cup tendered for those, who were not able to drink down this Spirit of Fire? Would it might be our lot. Who surely would rejoice to drink down a full draught hereof. Oh dear Jesus, that by thy self thou wouldst hand this Cup unto us: as once thou didst in the figurative way to thy Disci∣ples. After I had much, after this man∣ner inlarged my self in Spirit to my God and Father, the Word then spake in me, Ye must first arrive to this Gol∣den Degree: then ye shall be flowingly filled with this high spirited Flame. Christ the Lord is here ••ory our Example: Now then take good heed, to those great fiery working Wheels, which will frame for you this Golden Vessel, Suffer gladly the mighty force of them, which will form this Golden Cup in each one; where the heavenly and pure elementary matter is prepared. Be only found in your diligen∣cy, and then your great Work-master will be under an engagement, to finish this un∣known Mystery. That so ye may be Golden Cups of Blessings to your self and others.