An essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language by John Wilkins ...

The Creed.

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I believe in God the Father Almighty Maker of Heaven and

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of Earth, and in Jesus Christ his Son only our Lord, who was

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conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered

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under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried, he descended

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into hell, he did rise from the dead in the day third, He ascended

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into heaven, where he sitteth at the right hand of God the Father,

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from whence he shall come to judge the Quick and the dead. I believe

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in the Holy Ghost, the Church holy Catholick, the Communion of

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Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the

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life everlasting.

1. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle being a single point,* 1.1 must denote one of the demonstrative Pronouns in the singular Number: And by its place towards the upper end of the Character, and before the Verb, the Nominative Case of the first Person, viz. I.

2. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle being a Round, must signifie the Copula,* 1.2 and being placed towards the middle, and joyned with the Nominative case of the first person, it must be rendered (Am.)

3. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Generical Character is appointed to signifie the Genus of Habit.* 1.3 The affix on the left hand making a right angle with the lower side, doth signifie the fifth Difference under that Genus, which according to the Tables, is Infused Habit. The other affix ma∣king an obtuse angle, doth signifie the fourth Species, viz. Faith; which is defined to consist in a readiness of mind to yield an effectual assent (without any affected captiousness) unto revealed Truths, up∣on such Grounds as their natures are capable of, and such as are in themselves sufficient to prevail with a prudent teachable man. The Hook upon the Difference denotes the Active voice, and the hook upon the Species, the Adjective, viz. Believing.

The Word Believe being of an equivocal sense, may likewise be ex∣pressed by the Genus of Spiritual Action, the second difference, relating to the Acts of the Speculative Iudgment, and the affinis of the second Species, which is Believing, described to be an assent to any thing as truth upon the credit of others by whom it is related. But I rather chuse the former, as being more proper to this place.

4. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) A streight Line being the most simple,* 1.4 is put for the Cha∣racter of God. The acute angle on the left side doth denote the first Person of the Blessed Trinity, namely, God the Father; which by fol∣lowing the Verb, is supposed to be in the Object case. And this may better express the true notion of Credo in Deum, than by using the Pre∣position In, as the sense of that Particle is determined in the foregoing Tables.

5. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Character doth by the two strokes denoting an Hyphen, appear to be a Compound.* 1.5 The two Points denote a Pronoun of the third Combination, and by the place of them at the bottom, they must signifie the Vniversal Collective, viz. All. The Integral Character with which this is compounded, is the Genus of Natural Power. The Hook at the end signifies the Grammatical notion of Ad∣jective. So that this compound Character may be rendered All-power∣ful, Omnipotent, or Almighty.

6. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle doth signifie the Demonstrative Article The.* 1.6

7. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle being a small transverse Line placed at the side,* 1.7 must denote one of the Tenses, and being placed towards the upper part, it must signifie the Preter Tense.

8. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of this Character is appointed to signifie Spi∣ritual* 1.8

Action, or the Action of a Spirit, or Spiritual Faculty. The affix on the left, and that likewise on the right side, making acute angles with the upper side, must therefore signifie the first difference under that Genus which refers to Actions of God, and the first Species of that Difference, namely, Creation; which is defined to be, the putting of things into their first being. The hook at the end of the Difference affix, doth signifie Active, and the other Adjective. The transcen∣dental mark, of a little flat Line on the top towards the right hand, doth denote Person; so that this Character with the precedent affixes, doth properly signifie, the having been Creating Person.

* 1.99. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle doth by its figure appear to be one of the Prepositions of the first Combination, and by its position towards the top of the Character, it is determined to be the first of them, which in Latin and Greek is expressed by the Genitive case, and in English by the Particle Of.

* 1.1010. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of this Character signifies World. The affix on the left side denoting the second Difference, is Heaven.

* 1.1111. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle, by the shape of it, appears to be a Conjun∣ction of the first combination, and by the position of it towards the middle of the Character, it must be the second of them, viz. the Con∣junction Affirmative, namely, And.

* 1.1212. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as Numb. 9.

* 1.1313. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Character as to Genus and difference with Numb. 10. The affix for the Species making an acute Angle, and pas∣sing below the middle line, doth denote the seventh Species, which according to the Tables, is this Globe of Sea and Land.

* 1.1414. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as Numb. 11.

* 1.1515. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Generical Character as Numb. 4. The right Angle denoting the second Person in the Blessed Trinity, viz. Iesus Christ.

* 1.1616. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle being a single point, must denote one of the Demonstrative Pronouns in the singular number; and by its place to∣wards the bottom of the Character, it must signifie the third Person, or He; and being made possessive by the curve line under it, it must be rendered His.

* 1.1717. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of this Character doth denote Oeconomical Relation. By the acute angle on the left side, is signified the first Diffe∣rence, which is Relation of Consanguinity. By the right angle at the other end, is denoted the second Species, which is described to be Di∣rect Ascending, namely, Parent; to which is opposed Direct Descend∣ing, namely, Child, which opposition is denoted by the Loop on the left side of the Character.

* 1.1818. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus with the former, the fourth Diffe∣rence,

denoting Relations of Equality; the second Species signifying that particular Relation which is founded upon our Conversing with others, namely, Companion. To which the opposite (signified by the Loop at the joyning of the difference affix) is being in a state of Segregation from others. The hook upon the Species affix, denoting Adjective, viz. Alone, or Only.

19. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) These two Points standing level, must signifie one of the Demonstrative Pronouns, in the Plural number.* 1.19 By the place of them towards the upper side of the Character, they must denote the first Person, We; which being by the curve line rendered Possessive, must signifie Our.

20. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of this Character is assigned to signifie Civil Relation;* 1.20 of which the first difference doth denote Degrees of Per∣sons. The second Species signifying the supreme Magistrate, to whom others owe Subjection and Obedience, viz. King, Lord, Soveraign.

21. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle consisting of three Points, must therefore signifie one of the Compound Pronouns.* 1.21 By the position of it to∣wards the middle of the Character, it denotes the second of them, to be rendered Who, when we speak of a Person: and Which, when we speak of a Thing.

22. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Copula, as Numb. 2. but being here placed towards the top of the Character, it must be rendered in the Preter tense,* 1.22 viz. Hath been, or Was.

23. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of this Character is assigned to Corporeal A∣ction. The acute angle on the left side, denoting the first Difference,* 1.23 namely, such corporeal actions as belong primarily to Vegetative and living bodies. The right angle at the other end, signifies the second Species, which in the Tables is Impregnation; to which the Word Conception is adjoyned by way of Affinity, signified by the Loop on the right side. The Loop on the Difference affix, signifying the Passive voice; and the Hook upon the Species affix, Adjective.

24. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle, by the figure and position of it, must be the second in the first combination of Prepositions,* 1.24 relating to the Effi∣cient Cause, which we render By.

25. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as Numb. 6.* 1.25

26. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus with numb. 4, and 15.* 1.26 The obtuse an∣gle signifying the third Person of the Blessed Trinity, viz. Holy Ghost.

27. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus and Difference as numb. 23. The af∣fix towards the right hand making an obtuse angle with the upper side must signifie the third Species, which is Parturition, or bringing forth.* 1.27 The Loop at the end of the difference affix, denoting Passive voice, and the Hook on the other side, Adjective, viz. Borne.

28. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle, by the figure and position of it,* 1.28 doth ap∣pear

to be the third of the first combination of Prepositions, relating to the Material Cause, ex qua (Of)

* 1.2929. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.

* 1.3030. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus as numb. 17, & 18. The affix towards the left hand, denoting the second Difference, which is Relation of Affinity; the other affix denoting the first Species, viz. that preceding state, whereby persons are rendered capable of Marriage, namely, Celibate, to which the notion of Virgin is joyned as an affinis (denoted by the Loop on the right side) described to be one that hath not cou∣pled with any other.

* 1.3131. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The name Mari in the Literal Character, as being a proper name.

* 1.3232. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of this Character doth belong to Iudicial Relation; the difference affix being the fifth, must denote Capital pu∣nishment; the Loop upon the Difference affix signifying Passive, and the hook upon the other affix, Adjective.

* 1.3333. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle, by the figure and position of it, must be the first Opposite in the sixth combination of Prepositions, namely, Vn∣der.

34. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) These being proper Names, are to be ex∣pressed only by a Literal Character,* 1.34 according to our English pronun∣ciation.

* 1.3535. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 22.

* 1.3636. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus and Difference with numb. 32. Un∣der which Crucifying is reckoned as the ninth Species. The Loop on the Difference affix doth denote the notion of Passive voice; and the Hook at the other end, the notion of Adjective, Crucified.

* 1.3737. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus and Difference with numb. 23, & 27. signifying such corporeal Actions as do primarily belong to Vegeta∣tives. The affix on the right side, making an acute angle with the upper part of the transverse, and passing below it, doth signifie the seventh Species, which is Living; to which Dying is opposed. And that the Opposite is here intended, may appear by the Loop at the joyning of the Difference affix; the hook on the Species affix signifying Adjective.

* 1.3838. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 11.

* 1.3939. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of this Character is assigned to Ecclesiasti∣cal Relation; the fourth Difference comprehending the more com∣mon Actions belonging to Religion: the affix at the other end, being a thorough stroke, and making an obtuse angle to the upper side, must denote the ninth Species, which is Burying, described in the Tables to be one of those Ritual Offices consisting in performance of the Rites due to the dead, by putting their Bodies into the Ground. The

Loop on the Difference affix, doth signifie (as before) Passive, and the other Hook Adjective.

40. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) A Pronoun of the third person, singular number, viz. He.* 1.40

41. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 22.* 1.41

42. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This appears by the Hyphen,* 1.42 to be a compound Character. The Particle in this composition, doth by the figure and position, denote the Opposite to the first of the fifth Combination of Prepositions, viz. Downward. The Genus of the Integral Chara∣cter, is Transcendental Action. The affix on the left side, making an acute angle with the bottom of the Line, doth denote the sixth Diffe∣rence, which is Ition, or the passing of things from one place or state to another; and because there is no affix at the other end, therefore this Character must denote the Difference it self. The Hooks on each side, do signifie Active and Adjective.

43. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle doth by the figure and position of it,* 1.43 appear to be the first of the fourth Combination of Prepositions, and conse∣quently to signifie Into.

44. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Character is the same for Genus and Difference with numb. 10. which doth there signifie Heaven;* 1.44 and whereas here there is a Loop at the joyning of the Difference affix; therefore must it de∣note that which is opposite to the former; namely, Hell. This Clause might perhaps be more properly expressed thus; He became in the state, or he passed into the Invisible place, of the having died persons.

45. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 40.* 1.45

46. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 22.* 1.46

47. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus with numb. 23, 27, & 37. Denoting Corporeal Action. The acute angle on the left side,* 1.47 doth denote the sixth Difference, which is Gesture; namely, such animal motion whereby the situation of the Whole or Parts is altered. The acute an∣gle at the other end to the upper side, doth denote the first Species, which is motion upwards direct; namely, Rising. The Hooks on each affix denote Active and Adjective.

48. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle, by the figure and position of it, must be the second of the third combination of Prepositions, viz. From.* 1.48

49. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.* 1.49

50. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 7.* 1.50

51. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Charcter is in all respects the same with numb. 37. Excepting only,* 1.51 that there is another hook upon the Species affix to signifie Plural Number, together with the transcendental Note of Person at the top of the Character towards the right hand, which makes the importance of this Character, with the two preceding Particles to be, The having died Persons.

* 1.5252. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) Though this Preposition be properly local signifying in, as being opposite to numb. 43. Yet it is applicable, as the others of the same kind are, to Time; in which case it may be rendered On.

* 1.5353. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.

* 1.5454. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Character is the Genus of Measure. The affix both on the left and right side, denote the fifth Difference, which is Mea∣sure of Time, and the fifth Species, which is Day Natural.

* 1.5555. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus with the former, denoting Measure. The Difference affix making an acute angle with the upper side of the transverse, doth denote the first Difference, which refers to Number. The obtuse angle at the other end of the transverse, denoting the third Species, which according to the Tables, is the number Three. The Hook on this affix, shews this Word to be used adjectively, viz. Third.

* 1.5656. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 40.

* 1.5757. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 22.

58. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) Such a Compound as numb. 42. Only the Prepositi∣on here,* 1.58 being the first of the fifth Combination, must signifie Vpwards; and consequently, as the numb. 42. did signifie Descending: so this must be the Opposite to it; namely, Ascending.

* 1.5959. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 43.

* 1.6060. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 10.

* 1.6161. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 52.

* 1.6262. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) A Compound of the Pronoun Which, and the transcenden∣tal Mark of Place, viz. Which place.

* 1.6363. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 4.

64. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Copula in the present tense, which being applied to the third Person singular,* 1.64 must be rendered (is.)

* 1.6565. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Character, both as to Genus and Diffe∣rence, with that, numb. 47. The species affix making a right angle with the bottom of the transverse, must denote the fifth Species; namely, sitting; the hook upon this affix, signifying the notion of Ad∣jective.

66. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle, by the figure and position of it, doth ap∣pear to be the first Opposite in the third combination of Prepositions,* 1.66 and to signifie At.

* 1.6767. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.

* 1.6868. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of Space. The obtuse angle on the left side,

denoting the third Difference under that Genus; namely, Situation: the oblique line at the other end of the transverse, passing by both sides of it, doth denote the ninth Species under that Difference, viz. Right Side, or Right Hand.

69. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 9.* 1.69

70. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 4.* 1.70

71. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 48.* 1.71

72. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 62.* 1.72

73. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 40.* 1.73

74. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Copula in the Future tense, signifying, Shall be.* 1.74

75. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of transcendental Action,* 1.75 the sixth Dif∣ference, as before, numb. 42, 58. The first Species, viz. Come. The hooks on each affix, denoting Active, Adjective, viz. Coming.

76. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) This Particle, by the figure and position of it,* 1.76 doth ap∣pear to be the second opposite in the first combination, and to signifie a respect to the final Causes in Latin, ob, propter, in English, For.

77. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of Iudicial Relation. The first Difference,* 1.77 which is Forinsic Persons; and the first Species, which is Iudge. The hook upon the difference affix, denotes this to be a Noun of Action, viz. Judication, or Iudging.

78. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.* 1.78

79. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 51. Only,* 1.79 there wants the Note of Oppo∣site; so that as that signified dead persons, this must signifie living per∣sons.

80. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 11.* 1.80

81. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.* 1.81

82. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 7.* 1.82

83. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 51.* 1.83

84. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 1.* 1.84

85. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 2.* 1.85

86. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 3.* 1.86

87. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.* 1.87

88. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 26.* 1.88

89. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of Ecclesiastical Relation;* 1.89 the transcendental

mark 'over it, denoting Aggregate, which is the proper notion of Church.

* 1.9090. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus and Difference, as numb. 3. Denoting Infused Habit; the second Species being Holiness, described to be that habitual frame, whereby one is fitted for virtuous actions; more espe∣cially for the duties of Religion: the hook upon the Species affix, de∣noting the Notion of Adjective, viz. Holy.

* 1.9191 (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of this Character is assigned to signifie Tran∣scendental Relation mixed; the obtuse angle at each end, must denote the third difference, and the third species: the third difference under that Genus, containing such transcendental relations as concern Number. The third species, being that more distinct relation of one Indetermi∣nate, or All, viz. Particularity, or Vniversality. The Loop at the joyning of the difference affix, denoting an Opposite, doth determine the Character to the second of these: And the Hook at the end of the species affix, doth make it signifie as an Adjective, viz. Vniversal, Catholick.

* 1.9292. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.

* 1.9393. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of Ecclesiastical Relation, as numb. 89. The third Difference, concerning states of Religion; the second speci∣es, Catholick, or Communicant, which is described to be one that is in a state of Charity with the body of those that agree in the same pro∣fession: the Abstract of which, denoted by the hook upon the diffe∣rence affix, is Communion.

* 1.9494. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 9.

* 1.9595. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus and difference, as numb. 93. The fifth species denoting such as are eminently religious; the hook upon the species affix, signifying the Plural Number, viz. Saints.

* 1.9696. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.

97. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of Iudicial Relation, as numb. 77. The second difference denoting Iudicial Actions.* 1.97 The ninth species signi∣fying that kind of Judicial Action, which concerns the inflicting of pu∣nishment, or freeing from it, Executing, or Pardoning. The Loop, at the joyning of the difference affix, denotes this to be an Opposite, viz. Pardoning or Forgiving. The Loop upon the top of this affix, signifies the passive voice, viz. the being forgiven.

* 1.9898. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 9.

99. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The Genus of Transcendental General; the third diffe∣rence respecting the more common and absolute differences of things;* 1.99 the second species denoting that difference of things, which doth in∣clude a respect to the Will, as to the agreement or disagreement of things with that Faculty, stiled Goodness or Evilness. The Loop to∣wards the left hand, at the joyning of the affix, denoting opposite, viz.

Evilness; the hook at the other end of the same affix, doth signifie the Active voice; and the hook upon the other affix, doth denote the plu∣ral number: So that the meaning of this Character, must be evil acti∣ons, the same as Trespasses, or Sins.

100. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.* 1.100

101. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The mark of Future tense.* 1.101

102. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) A compound Character. The Particle, doth by the figure and the position of it,* 1.102 appear to be the third Opposite in the fourth Combination of Adverbs, which is Re, denoting Restitution to what was before. The Integral Character signifies Life; as numb. 79.

103. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 9.* 1.103

104. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 9.* 1.104

105. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Genus as numb. 10. signifying World.* 1.105 The first difference under that Genus, being Spirit. The Opposite to which, denoted by the Loop at the joyning of the Affix, is Body.

106. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 11.* 1.106

107. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 6.* 1.107

108. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) as numb. 101.* 1.108

109. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) The same Integral as 102.* 1.109

110. (〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) A compound with the Pronoun All, as numb. 5.* 1.110 The Genus of the Integral being the same with numb. 54, 55. doth de∣note Measure; the fifth difference of which, doth signifie measure of time, to which the word Duration is adjoyned by way of Affinity, signified by the Loop at the right side, where the hook denotes Adje∣ctive: So that the true sense of this Character, is All-during, or Ever∣lasting.

I forbear any other Examples out of Aristotle, Euclid, Tully, Terence, which I once thought to have subjoyned; because if what hath been already delivered, be sufficiently understood, it will appear easie enough to render any thing out of those Authors, in this Character.

I shall only add concerning the Character here proposed, that be∣sides the Facility, Comliness and Distinctness of it, containing a Descri∣ption of what is to be expressed by it, both as to the nature of the things, and the Grammatical Variation of the words; 'tis likewise a much shorter way of writing, than that by Letters: and by the great Variety which it is capable of, would afford the surest way for Crypto∣graphy or secret Writing.

Notes

• * 1.1

  I
• * 1.2

  Am
• * 1.3

  Believing
• * 1.4

  God the Fa∣ther
• * 1.5

  Almighty
• * 1.6

  The
• * 1.7

  Having been
• * 1.8

  Creating per∣son
• * 1.9

  Of
• * 1.10

  Heaven.
• * 1.11

  And
• * 1.12

  Of
• * 1.13

  Earth
• * 1.14

  And
• * 1.15

  Jesus Christ
• * 1.16

  His
• * 1.17

  Son
• * 1.18

  Only
• * 1.19

  Our
• * 1.20

  Soveraign
• * 1.21

  Who
• * 1.22

  Was
• * 1.23

  Conceived
• * 1.24

  By
• * 1.25

  The
• * 1.26

  Holy Ghost
• * 1.27

  Borne
• * 1.28

  Of
• * 1.29

  The
• * 1.30

  Virgin
• * 1.31

  Mary
• * 1.32

  Capitally pu∣nished
• * 1.33

  Under
• * 1.34

  Pontius Pilate
• * 1.35

  Was
• * 1.36

  Crucified
• * 1.37

  Dead
• * 1.38

  And
• * 1.39

  Buried
• * 1.40

  He
• * 1.41

  Was
• * 1.42

  Descending
• * 1.43

  Into
• * 1.44

  Hell
• * 1.45

  He
• * 1.46

  Was
• * 1.47

  Rising
• * 1.48

  From
• * 1.49

  The
• * 1.50

  Having been
• * 1.51

  Dead persons
• * 1.52

  On
• * 1.53

  The
• * 1.54

  Day
• * 1.55

  Third
• * 1.56

  He
• * 1.57

  Was
• * 1.58

  Ascending
• * 1.59

  Into
• * 1.60

  Heaven
• * 1.61

  In
• * 1.62

  Which place
• * 1.63

  He
• * 1.64

  Is
• * 1.65

  Sitting
• * 1.66

  At
• * 1.67

  The
• * 1.68

  Right hand
• * 1.69

  Of
• * 1.70

  God the Fa∣ther
• * 1.71

  From
• * 1.72

  Which place
• * 1.73

  He
• * 1.74

  Shall be
• * 1.75

  Coming
• * 1.76

  For
• * 1.77

  Judging
• * 1.78

  The
• * 1.79

  Quick
• * 1.80

  And
• * 1.81

  The
• * 1.82

  Having
• * 1.83

  Died persons
• * 1.84

  I
• * 1.85

  Am
• * 1.86

  Believing
• * 1.87

  The Holy Ghost
• * 1.88

  The
• * 1.89

  Church
• * 1.90

  Holy
• * 1.91

  Universal
• * 1.92

  The
• * 1.93

  Communion
• * 1.94

  Of
• * 1.95

  Saints
• * 1.96

  The
• * 1.97

  Being forgiven
• * 1.98

  Of
• * 1.99

  Sins
• * 1.100

  The
• * 1.101

  Future
• * 1.102

  Relife, or li∣ving again
• * 1.103

  Of
• * 1.104

  The
• * 1.105

  Body
• * 1.106

  And
• * 1.107

  The
• * 1.108

  Future
• * 1.109

  Life
• * 1.110

  Everlasting