News from the new-Jerusalem sent by letters from severall parts, relating some hints and observations of that citty, all conspiring in a testimony that renders it exceeding glorious.

15. Letter.

Loving Sister,

MY Love remembred to you, and to the rest of my Sisters, hoping that you are in good health, as I am at this present; These lines are for to certifie you concerning the present dealings of God with me: He hath been pleased to make known much of himself, and doth make me claim my ownes with himself, saying; That all things are of himself, and that he hath made out himself into so many beeings as there are visible creatures; and that God is compleat in all things unto visible apprehension; but it is the great wisdome of God, for to com∣pleat himself in that being, that the wisdome of the world cannot comprehend him, for God now is accomplishing that great mystery which he hath spoken off in the Letter; I will work a worke in your dayes, that yee would not believe, although it be told unto you; for this is that great mystery of God which he is now accomplishing; that none but himself, can

know himself in his being; and this is the dealings of God, to beget of himself, and when he hath begotten at the fulnesse of time, he doth bring forth, and when he hath brought forth then doth he make known himself, to himself; for there is none but himself, doth know him∣self in his beeing: I have much more to say, but not being acquainted with your Spirit at present, I shall let it rest; leaving you unto him, who doth order all things of himself: I am for the present a prisoner, in the accompt of reason, yet at libertie; and did never enjoy more of the fulnesse of God, then I have since I came into that place; for I see that it is not prison doores, that will keep God out from himself; but he will shine in with so much glory, as will cause so much excellency to the apprehension of a creature, that will make him to say, I am not onely willing to be bound, but to die in the enjoyment of my God; Thus de∣siring you to remember mee to my loving friends, I rest

Your Brother