A generall epistle, and greeting of the Fathers love, to all the saints called and chosen to faithfulness in Christ Iesus ... : and this is to all such as are found worthy to suffer, and is an exhortation to the strengthning of their faith ... : and this is a true testimony of the Father and of the Son ...
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             A generall epistle, and greeting of the Fathers love, to all the saints called and chosen to faithfulness in Christ Iesus ... : and this is to all such as are found worthy to suffer, and is an exhortation to the strengthning of their faith ... : and this is a true testimony of the Father and of the Son ...
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             1657.
          
           
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           Generall
           Epistle
           ,
           AND
           Greeting
           of
           the
           Fathers
           Love
           ,
           TO
           ALL
           THE
           SAINTS
           ,
           Called
           and
           chosen
           to
           faithfulness
           in
           Christ
           Iesus
           the
           light
           of
           the
           World
           ,
           in
           which
           they
           believing
           ,
           and
           their
           faith
           standing
           in
           his
           power
           ,
           many
           suffers
           for
           his
           names
           sake
           .
           And
           this
           is
           to
           all
           such
           as
           are
           found
           worthy
           to
           suffer
           ,
           and
           is
           an
           Exhortation
           to
           the
           strengthning
           of
           their
           faith
           ,
           whereby
           they
           may
           continue
           boldly
           witnessing
           to
           the
           end
           .
           And
           this
           is
           a
           true
           testimony
           of
           the
           Father
           and
           of
           the
           Son
           ;
           Witnessed
           by
           us
           who
           are
           called
           of
           God
           ,
           in
           whom
           his
           power
           is
           made
           manifest
           .
        
         
           
             London
          
           ;
           Printed
           for
           
             Thomas
             Simmons
          
           at
           the
           Bull
           and
           Mouth
           neer
           
             Aldersgate
             ,
          
           1657.
           
        
      
       
       
         
           To
           the
           Reader
           .
        
         
           FOrasmuch
           as
           many
           who
           are
           partakers
           of
           the
           Fathers
           Love
           ,
           manifested
           in
           his
           Son
           in
           measure
           ,
           in
           whom
           these
           Epistles
           hath
           found
           greeting
           ;
           With
           the
           same
           Love
           in
           the
           upright
           hearted
           ,
           to
           which
           it
           is
           a
           sure
           Testimony
           of
           love
           from
           Life
           it self
           ,
           to
           the
           quickning
           ,
           strengthning
           ,
           confirm●ng
           ,
           and
           arming
           of
           all
           such
           as
           have
           in
           the
           Love
           ,
           Life
           and
           Power
           heard
           ,
           and
           received
           ,
           and
           believed
           the
           Truth
           as
           it
           hath
           been
           declared
           ,
           and
           is
           in
           Jesus
           ,
           in
           whom
           our
           Faith
           is
           standing
           ;
           which
           Faith
           worketh
           by
           the
           Love
           shed
           abroad
           in
           our
           hearts
           ,
           wherein
           we
           are
           reaching
           after
           each
           other
           in
           the
           sameness
           of
           Love
           ,
           which
           is
           the
           bond
           of
           our
           unity
           ,
           wherein
           we
           are
           called
           together
           to
           be
           joyned
           in
           the
           purity
           ,
           power
           and
           life
           of
           one
           Faith
           and
           Love
           ,
           therein
           to
           bear
           Testimony
           (
           as
           we
           have
           in
           our
           measures
           recieved
           )
           to
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           everlasting
           Truth
           ,
           wherein
           finding
           these
           Epistles
           of
           such
           manifold
           service
           to
           the
           whole
           Body
           ,
           both
           for
           instruction
           ,
           exhortation
           ,
           strengthening
           ,
           and
           forewarning
           ,
           whereby
           there
           is
           or
           may
           be
           a
           safe
           arming
           against
           all
           decee●t
           and
           decivable
           spirits
           ;
           hence
           it
           is
           from
           the
           earnest
           love
           and
           desire
           stirred
           up
           in
           many
           here
           among
           us
           that
           are
           faithful
           ,
           whereby
           this
           they
           put
           in
           print
           ,
           that
           thereby
           the
           service
           may
           reach
           unto
           all
           who
           are
           worthy
           thereof
           in
           these
           Nations
           ,
           for
           to
           them
           is
           it
           sent
           ,
           who
           are
           called
           of
           God
           ;
           therefore
           in
           the
           fear
           of
           the
           Lord
           let
           every
           one
           of
           vs
           to
           whom
           this
           comes
           walk
           worthy
           of
           the
           Fathers
           love
           ,
           grace
           ,
           mercy
           and
           peace
           ,
           whereinto
           we
           are
           called
           in
           one
           body
           ,
           of
           which
           Christ
           is
           Head
           .
        
         
           
             
               Sent
               from
               London
            
             
               
                 the
                 2.
                 of
                 the
                 3.
                 month
                 ,
                 1657.
                 
              
            
          
           
             A.D.
             
          
        
      
    
     
       
       
         
           AN
           EPISTLE
           To
           all
           the
           
             SAINTS
          
           whom
           God
           hath
           called
           .
        
         
           TO
           all
           the
           Children
           of
           Light
           every where
           ,
           who
           feareth
           and
           loveth
           the
           Lord
           ,
           who
           are
           begotten
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           unto
           whom
           he
           is
           known
           in
           the
           spirit
           and
           in
           the
           truth
           ;
           this
           is
           a
           testimony
           of
           the
           Fathers
           love
           unto
           you
           ,
           Grace
           ,
           Mercy
           ,
           and
           Peace
           from
           him
           that
           lives
           for
           ever
           ,
           the
           God
           of
           Light
           and
           Life
           be
           multiplyed
           in
           you
           all
           ,
           that
           you
           may
           daylie
           be
           renewed
           in
           strength
           ,
           and
           girded
           with
           truth
           ,
           and
           armed
           with
           the
           whole
           Armour
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           may
           be
           kept
           by
           his
           Power
           until
           the
           day
           of
           Salvation
           ,
           to
           walk
           in
           the
           Government
           and
           subjection
           to
           Jesus
           Christ
           ,
           witnessing
           the
           power
           and
           presence
           of
           God
           in
           you
           ,
           and
           amongst
           you
           ,
           giving
           you
           power
           to
           fulfil
           his
           will
           in
           all
           things
           ,
           and
           that
           in
           all
           righteousness
           ,
           and
           out
           of
           all
           evil
           you
           may
           be
           led
           ,
           and
           preserved
           unto
           the
           end
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           end
           ,
           to
           shew
           forth
           the
           praises
           
           of
           God
           in
           this
           generation
           ,
           as
           a
           people
           called
           of
           him
           ,
           and
           redeemed
           by
           him
           for
           his
           glories
           sake
           ;
           even
           so
           Amen
           ,
           and
           Amen
           .
           Dearly
           beloved
           ,
           be
           not
           ignorant
           ,
           but
           this
           know
           ,
           This
           is
           the
           Message
           which
           came
           unto
           you
           ,
           which
           is
           true
           and
           faithful
           ,
           and
           everlasting
           ,
           That
           the
           true
           God
           is
           light
           ,
           and
           in
           him
           is
           no
           darkness
           at
           all
           ;
           and
           this
           is
           the
           Message
           of
           Peace
           and
           Reconciliation
           ,
           and
           of
           glad
           tydings
           unto
           all
           that
           have
           sought
           the
           Lord
           ,
           which
           we
           received
           of
           him
           ,
           and
           you
           have
           heard
           ,
           and
           there
           is
           not
           another
           to
           be
           declared
           ;
           and
           all
           that
           have
           received
           it
           ,
           are
           gathered
           up
           to
           God
           ,
           and
           are
           in
           Covenant
           with
           him
           ,
           and
           one
           with
           another
           ,
           and
           are
           in
           that
           which
           reconcileth
           and
           joyneth
           unto
           Christ
           Jesus
           (
           the
           Husband
           )
           and
           second
           
             Adam
             ,
          
           who
           is
           the
           Lord
           from
           Heaven
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           Peace
           ,
           the
           Saviour
           and
           the
           deliverer
           ,
           who
           is
           made
           manifest
           in
           Power
           ,
           and
           condemneth
           the
           Transgressor
           ,
           and
           slayeth
           the
           Enmity
           ,
           and
           raiseth
           the
           life
           out
           of
           death
           ;
           and
           this
           is
           he
           who
           kills
           and
           makes
           alive
           ,
           even
           the
           God
           who
           is
           light
           ,
           who
           brings
           down
           one
           ,
           and
           sets
           up
           another
           ;
           who
           makes
           war
           against
           the
           mighty
           ,
           and
           gives
           Peace
           to
           the
           poor
           ;
           and
           besides
           him
           there
           is
           none
           ;
           he
           searcheth
           mans
           heart
           ,
           and
           tryeth
           the
           reins
           ,
           and
           knows
           the
           thoughts
           ,
           and
           every
           creature
           is
           manifest
           in
           his
           sight
           ,
           who
           gives
           to
           every
           one
           according
           to
           his
           doings
           ;
           and
           this
           is
           he
           who
           standeth
           in
           the
           Congregation
           of
           the
           righteous
           ,
           even
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           us
           ,
           &
           sitteth
           Judge
           among
           the
           gods
           ,
           unto
           him
           must
           all
           the
           gods
           of
           the
           earth
           bow
           ,
           and
           the
           Inhabitants
           of
           the
           earth
           must
           tremble
           before
           him
           ,
           and
           unto
           him
           every
           Tongue
           shall
           confess
           ,
           and
           the
           light
           in
           every
           man
           shall
           answer
           when
           he
           ariseth
           to
           judgement
           ,
           who
           is
           a
           swift
           witness
           to
           condemn
           or
           justifie
           all
           the
           children
           of
           men
           upon
           the
           face
           of
           the
           earth
           .
        
         
           This
           is
           the
           God
           of
           truth
           whom
           we
           worship
           ,
           and
           who
           will
           be
           worshipped
           in
           spirit
           and
           in
           truth
           ,
           who
           is
           the
           God
           of
           
             Abraham
          
           and
           his
           seed
           for
           ever
           ;
           and
           with
           him
           there
           is
           no
           change
           ,
           nor
           shadow
           of
           turning
           ;
           and
           he
           hath
           made
           known
           his
           Name
           ,
           and
           his
           Power
           ,
           and
           his
           wonderful
           works
           in
           this
           his
           day
           ,
           and
           hath
           caused
           his
           voice
           to
           be
           heard
           in
           the
           earth
           ,
           and
           the
           dead
           hath
           heard
           and
           now
           liveth
           .
        
         
           And
           his
           Name
           is
           exalted
           on
           high
           amongst
           all
           that
           fear
           him
           and
           obey
           his
           voice
           ;
           and
           he
           hath
           given
           his
           Son
           a
           Covenant
           of
           Light
           ,
           who
           lighteth
           every
           man
           that
           cometh
           into
           the
           world
           with
           the
           true
           Light
           of
           Life
           ,
           or
           Condemnation
           ,
           that
           all
           who
           receive
           him
           may
           come
           to
           the
           knowledge
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           whom
           to
           know
           is
           life
           eternal
           .
        
         
           And
           this
           is
           the
           Christ
           ,
           the
           Saviour
           ,
           in
           which
           we
           have
           believed
           ,
           and
           which
           we
           preach
           ,
           who
           is
           the
           Way
           ,
           the
           Truth
           and
           the
           Life
           ,
           the
           Foundation
           of
           God
           which
           cannot
           be
           moved
           ,
           the
           Word
           of
           God
           is
           his
           Name
           ,
           and
           there
           is
           no
           other
           Name
           given
           for
           salvation
           .
           This
           is
           he
           that
           was
           dead
           ,
           and
           is
           alive
           ,
           and
           lives
           for
           evermore
           ;
           and
           there
           is
           no
           other
           to
           be
           looked
           for
           ;
           if
           any
           preach
           any
           other
           ,
           let
           him
           be
           accursed
           ;
           and
           if
           any
           bring
           any
           other
           Message
           ,
           let
           them
           not
           be
           received
           .
        
         
         
           And
           all
           you
           who
           have
           believed
           in
           this
           Christ
           Jesus
           ,
           who
           is
           the
           Light
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           who
           have
           received
           the
           knowledge
           of
           this
           God
           ,
           who
           is
           light
           himself
           ,
           and
           that
           searcheth
           your
           hearts
           ,
           I
           exhort
           you
           ,
           and
           warn
           you
           all
           in
           his
           presence
           that
           lives
           for
           ever
           ,
           to
           wait
           upon
           him
           ,
           and
           to
           fear
           before
           him
           ,
           and
           to
           walk
           with
           him
           for
           ever
           in
           uprightness
           of
           heart
           ,
           which
           is
           of
           great
           price
           in
           his
           sight
           ,
           and
           forget
           not
           his
           righteous
           Judgements
           which
           he
           hath
           made
           known
           ,
           least
           you
           wax
           fat
           through
           mercies
           ,
           and
           rebel
           against
           him
           ,
           and
           become
           disobedient
           and
           gainsaying
           ,
           and
           so
           be
           destroyed
           from
           being
           a
           people
           ;
           but
           be
           stayed
           upon
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           let
           your
           hearts
           be
           established
           with
           grace
           ,
           and
           be
           not
           tossed
           nor
           shaken
           with
           any
           wind
           of
           Doctrines
           of
           men
           ,
           which
           is
           not
           from
           the
           life
           of
           God
           ,
           nor
           reaches
           to
           the
           life
           in
           you
           ,
           but
           begets
           into
           Idolatry
           ,
           to
           worship
           other
           Gods
           then
           he
           who
           is
           light
           ;
           and
           be
           not
           troubled
           at
           temptations
           ,
           nor
           at
           sufferings
           ,
           nor
           at
           reproaches
           ,
           nor
           any
           other
           thing
           ,
           but
           stand
           in
           the
           Counsel
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           in
           his
           long-suffering
           ,
           and
           wait
           patiently
           upon
           him
           in
           your
           own
           measure
           of
           the
           grace
           of
           God
           received
           ,
           which
           is
           sufficient
           for
           you
           to
           preserve
           you
           ,
           that
           victory
           over
           death
           and
           over
           him
           that
           hath
           the
           power
           over
           it
           ,
           you
           may
           receive
           ,
           to
           trample
           upon
           all
           that
           which
           is
           contrary
           to
           the
           life
           of
           God
           within
           you
           ,
           and
           without
           you
           ;
           neither
           be
           you
           troubled
           nor
           offended
           in
           Christ
           if
           any
           among
           you
           deny
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           backslide
           from
           his
           pure
           way
           through
           an
           evil
           heart
           of
           unbelief
           ,
           and
           so
           become
           disobedient
           children
           ,
           and
           vex
           the
           righteous
           soul
           ;
           such
           shall
           bear
           their
           own
           burthen
           and
           condemnation
           in
           the
           day
           of
           the
           Lord
           ;
           and
           know
           ,
           that
           truth
           changes
           not
           ,
           but
           is
           the
           same
           for
           ever
           ,
           though
           the
           deceitful
           hearted
           ,
           through
           unbelief
           ,
           depart
           from
           it
           ,
           and
           choose
           their
           own
           wayes
           ,
           and
           despise
           the
           Counsel
           of
           the
           Lord
           to
           their
           own
           destruction
           ;
           but
           be
           ye
           more
           watchful
           ,
           and
           faithful
           ,
           and
           valiant
           for
           the
           truth
           upon
           earth
           unto
           the
           end
           ,
           that
           you
           may
           be
           found
           faithful
           witnesses
           unto
           the
           Name
           of
           the
           Lord
           in
           this
           crooked
           Generation
           ,
           and
           may
           receive
           the
           fulfilling
           of
           the
           Promise
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           may
           witness
           God
           with
           you
           ,
           the
           Emanuel
           ,
           the
           Saviour
           ,
           God
           with
           us
           ;
           and
           this
           is
           the
           whole
           salvation
           ,
           and
           there
           is
           no
           other
           to
           be
           expected
           or
           witnessed
           then
           this
           ,
           That
           God
           dwells
           in
           us
           ,
           and
           walks
           in
           us
           ,
           according
           to
           his
           Promise
           ;
           and
           all
           that
           know
           this
           ,
           needs
           not
           go
           forth
           to
           the
           right
           hand
           or
           to
           the
           left
           ;
           but
           salvation
           is
           come
           unto
           us
           ,
           he
           that
           takes
           away
           sin
           ,
           and
           saves
           from
           it
           ,
           and
           from
           condemation
           ;
           and
           who
           witnesseth
           this
           ,
           are
           begotten
           by
           the
           Word
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           born
           of
           the
           immortal
           Seed
           ,
           and
           are
           new
           creatures
           ;
           and
           there
           is
           now
           no
           condemnation
           ,
           but
           the
           reward
           of
           righteousness
           and
           peace
           to
           us
           ,
           who
           are
           not
           in
           the
           flesh
           ,
           but
           in
           the
           Spirit
           ;
           and
           here
           we
           witness
           the
           Lord
           is
           our
           God
           ,
           and
           we
           are
           his
           people
           ,
           and
           he
           sees
           no
           sin
           in
           us
           who
           are
           born
           of
           him
           ,
           nor
           remembers
           iniquity
           ;
           but
           his
           Covenant
           is
           with
           us
           ,
           and
           the
           Kingdome
           is
           become
           the
           Lords
           ,
           and
           his
           Dominion
           is
           set
           up
           ,
           where
           God
           is
           all
           in
           all
           ,
           where
           the
           Prince
           of
           Darkness
           is
           cast
           out
           ;
           and
           this
           is
           the
           end
           and
           substance
           of
           all
           Ministrations
           ,
           which
           we
           bare
           witness
           of
           ,
           and
           I
           do
           exhort
           all
           you
           that
           are
           called
           of
           God
           every where
           ,
           patiently
           to
           wait
           in
           the
           way
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           in
           his
           Judgements
           to
           receive
           this
           ,
           and
           to
           possess
           it
           
           within
           you
           ,
           that
           you
           may
           be
           worshippers
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           doers
           of
           his
           will
           ,
           and
           may
           have
           the
           witness
           that
           you
           are
           accepted
           of
           him
           ,
           and
           may
           know
           your
           calling
           and
           election
           sure
           ,
           where
           nothing
           that
           defileth
           can
           enter
           ,
           but
           that
           may
           be
           taken
           away
           and
           removed
           ,
           and
           him
           you
           may
           feel
           and
           witness
           ,
           which
           
             Satan
          
           hath
           nothing
           in
           ,
           who
           is
           the
           second
           
             Adam
             ,
          
           and
           cannot
           be
           overcome
           ,
           but
           is
           greater
           then
           the
           first
           
             Adam
          
           who
           was
           overcome
           (
           though
           innocent
           )
           and
           is
           lost
           from
           the
           presence
           of
           God
           ;
           but
           he
           in
           whom
           there
           is
           no
           sin
           ,
           &
           who
           cannot
           transgresse
           ,
           comes
           to
           seek
           &
           to
           save
           that
           which
           was
           lost
           in
           sin
           ,
           and
           to
           bring
           back
           that
           which
           was
           driven
           away
           by
           sin
           ;
           and
           he
           is
           greater
           then
           innocency
           ,
           and
           overcometh
           the
           Devil
           ,
           and
           is
           called
           the
           Son
           of
           God
           ;
           and
           to
           him
           that
           overcometh
           ,
           who
           is
           the
           Light
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           is
           all
           Power
           given
           of
           the
           Father
           :
           And
           know
           him
           in
           you
           all
           to
           be
           the
           greatest
           ,
           who
           is
           not
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           nor
           cannot
           bow
           to
           the
           Devil
           ,
           to
           give
           you
           dominion
           and
           authority
           over
           all
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           the
           powers
           of
           Hell
           and
           Death
           ,
           even
           he
           who
           sealeth
           up
           the
           old
           Dragon
           in
           Perdition
           never
           more
           to
           deceive
           :
           And
           who
           witnesseth
           this
           ,
           knoweth
           the
           Election
           which
           it
           is
           not
           possible
           to
           deceive
           ,
           or
           be
           deceived
           ;
           and
           as
           every
           one
           of
           you
           hath
           received
           him
           who
           is
           the
           Lord
           from
           Heaven
           ,
           so
           let
           your
           faith
           stand
           in
           him
           ,
           and
           walk
           in
           him
           ;
           and
           let
           all
           your
           conversations
           be
           ordered
           by
           him
           ,
           in
           all
           pure
           and
           blameless
           walking
           in
           the
           sight
           of
           your
           Enemies
           ,
           that
           it
           may
           be
           manifest
           that
           you
           are
           branches
           in
           him
           ,
           and
           that
           you
           have
           received
           power
           to
           become
           the
           sons
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           that
           you
           are
           heirs
           of
           the
           Inheritance
           which
           shall
           not
           fade
           away
           .
           And
           all
           you
           that
           witness
           this
           ,
           your
           eye
           is
           opened
           to
           see
           God
           ,
           and
           you
           are
           cleansed
           from
           sin
           by
           the
           Word
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           you
           have
           received
           the
           peace
           with
           God
           ,
           and
           glad
           tydings
           from
           him
           in
           your
           own
           souls
           ;
           and
           this
           is
           salvation
           by
           the
           second
           
             Adam
          
           ;
           herein
           be
           established
           and
           setled
           ,
           and
           look
           not
           for
           another
           ;
           for
           there
           is
           not
           any
           besides
           this
           Saviour
           and
           this
           salvation
           ,
           but
           if
           any
           preach
           another
           ,
           believe
           them
           not
           ;
           and
           if
           any
           cry
           ,
           Lo
           here
           ,
           and
           lo
           there
           is
           Christ
           without
           you
           ,
           go
           not
           after
           them
           ,
           nor
           follow
           them
           ,
           but
           know
           him
           within
           you
           ,
           which
           is
           greater
           then
           all
           ;
           yea
           ,
           If
           we
           our selves
           ,
           or
           an
           Angel
           from
           heaven
           ,
           preach
           any
           other
           Jesus
           then
           he
           which
           lighteth
           every
           man
           that
           cometh
           into
           the
           world
           ,
           or
           any
           other
           salvation
           then
           God
           with
           us
           ,
           let
           us
           be
           accursed
           ;
           for
           this
           is
           the
           Gospel
           of
           our
           salvation
           ,
           Christ
           Jesus
           within
           us
           the
           hope
           of
           glory
           ,
           the
           Power
           and
           Wisdom
           of
           God
           to
           rule
           and
           reign
           in
           us
           ,
           by
           which
           we
           are
           changed
           from
           death
           to
           life
           ,
           and
           translated
           from
           the
           power
           of
           darkness
           into
           the
           kingdom
           of
           his
           dear
           Son
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           all
           Friends
           and
           Elect
           of
           God
           ,
           who
           are
           called
           and
           faithful
           ,
           you
           that
           have
           received
           this
           Testimony
           which
           God
           hath
           given
           of
           the
           Son
           ,
           and
           which
           the
           Son
           hath
           given
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           which
           in
           faithfulness
           hath
           been
           testified
           in
           this
           generation
           ,
           I
           exhort
           you
           all
           in
           the
           fear
           and
           counsel
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           take
           heed
           to
           that
           which
           you
           have
           believed
           ,
           and
           heard
           ,
           and
           learned
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           which
           is
           the
           truth
           as
           it
           is
           in
           Jesus
           ,
           and
           shall
           abide
           for
           ever
           ;
           and
           be
           not
           removed
           from
           your
           hope
           ,
           nor
           given
           to
           change
           ,
           but
           minde
           the
           
           life
           of
           God
           in
           you
           all
           ,
           which
           is
           immortal
           ,
           and
           is
           but
           one
           ,
           and
           it
           answereth
           to
           the
           Lord
           in
           Judgements
           ,
           and
           in
           mercies
           one
           to
           another
           in
           that
           which
           is
           righteous
           and
           just
           ,
           and
           witnesseth
           against
           all
           the
           works
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           which
           are
           evil
           ,
           and
           not
           wrought
           in
           God
           .
        
         
           Ye
           that
           know
           this
           which
           is
           of
           the
           Father
           in
           you
           ,
           dwell
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           walk
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           be
           not
           shaken
           out
           of
           it
           ,
           nor
           removed
           from
           it
           ,
           for
           it
           is
           the
           way
           of
           peace
           unto
           everlasting
           rest
           ,
           where
           there
           is
           no
           sorrow
           but
           righteousness
           ,
           peace
           and
           joy
           in
           the
           Holy
           Ghost
           ,
           and
           every
           one
           in
           particular
           have
           salt
           in
           your selves
           to
           savour
           withal
           ,
           that
           you
           may
           resist
           the
           wicked
           one
           in
           all
           his
           temptations
           ,
           and
           may
           not
           joyne
           to
           any
           thing
           which
           is
           out
           of
           union
           ,
           and
           contrary
           to
           the
           life
           of
           God
           ,
           &
           to
           the
           truth
           which
           you
           have
           received
           ,
           that
           you
           may
           never
           be
           betrayed
           of
           your
           hope
           ,
           nor
           of
           the
           simplicity
           which
           is
           in
           Christ
           Jesus
           ,
           in
           which
           the
           Father
           is
           well
           pleased
           ;
           and
           let
           the
           Light
           of
           the
           world
           guide
           you
           in
           all
           things
           ,
           that
           your
           works
           may
           be
           wrought
           in
           God
           ,
           never
           to
           be
           condemned
           ,
           nor
           you
           to
           suffer
           loss
           ,
           knowing
           this
           first
           ,
           That
           none
           are
           justified
           by
           him
           but
           them
           that
           are
           led
           and
           guided
           by
           him
           ;
           and
           to
           whom
           he
           is
           a
           Saviour
           ,
           he
           is
           also
           a
           Teacher
           ,
           and
           he
           is
           given
           to
           teach
           in
           all
           the
           wayes
           of
           Truth
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           let
           your
           fellowship
           be
           in
           the
           power
           and
           life
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           know
           not
           one
           another
           in
           words
           onely
           ,
           and
           in
           shews
           ,
           and
           in
           outward
           appearance
           ,
           but
           witness
           one
           another
           in
           the
           spirit
           and
           in
           the
           truth
           ,
           and
           have
           communion
           there
           in
           breaking
           the
           bread
           of
           life
           ,
           that
           Christ
           Jesus
           may
           be
           seen
           to
           be
           the
           head
           in
           you
           ,
           and
           you
           Members
           to
           serve
           him
           and
           one
           another
           ,
           all
           receiving
           wisdom
           from
           the
           head
           and
           vertue
           ,
           and
           vertue
           from
           the
           Vine
           (
           Christ
           Jesus
           )
           that
           you
           may
           abound
           in
           love
           ,
           mercy
           ,
           and
           peace
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           fruits
           of
           righteousness
           unto
           the
           Father
           ,
           and
           dwell
           in
           the
           fear
           and
           counsel
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           be
           subject
           to
           his
           will
           ,
           not
           despising
           the
           cross
           which
           is
           the
           power
           of
           God
           ,
           which
           slayes
           the
           birth
           that
           is
           born
           of
           the
           flesh
           ,
           which
           is
           not
           heir
           of
           the
           Promise
           ;
           but
           walk
           in
           the
           Cross
           dayly
           ,
           that
           your
           understanding
           may
           be
           kept
           open
           to
           try
           and
           discern
           all
           spirits
           ,
           whether
           they
           be
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           believe
           not
           every
           spirit
           ,
           for
           lying
           spirits
           may
           arise
           among
           your selves
           ,
           and
           go
           forth
           from
           the
           light
           ,
           who
           is
           not
           in
           the
           truth
           ,
           but
           in
           the
           feignedness
           and
           hypocrisie
           ,
           with
           false
           visions
           ,
           and
           lying
           imaginations
           ,
           handling
           the
           word
           of
           God
           deceitfully
           ,
           and
           corrupting
           and
           perverting
           the
           pure
           way
           of
           God
           ,
           having
           the
           form
           ,
           but
           not
           the
           power
           ,
           having
           left
           the
           power
           ,
           and
           gone
           from
           the
           light
           ,
           and
           such
           utters
           the
           words
           of
           truth
           without
           the
           life
           ,
           and
           is
           but
           as
           the
           chaff
           to
           the
           wheat
           ,
           and
           they
           are
           to
           be
           denyed
           and
           resisted
           ,
           and
           not
           joyned
           to
           ,
           least
           innocency
           and
           simplicity
           be
           betrayed
           ,
           and
           your
           faith
           made
           void
           ,
           and
           so
           you
           be
           destroyed
           from
           the
           life
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           death
           surprize
           you
           ,
           and
           darknesse
           enter
           into
           your
           dwellings
           ,
           and
           so
           unbelief
           ,
           and
           doubtings
           ,
           and
           murmurings
           ,
           and
           lustings
           after
           evil
           arise
           in
           you
           ,
           and
           you
           be
           perverted
           from
           the
           Worship
           of
           the
           true
           God
           ,
           and
           grieve
           his
           righteous
           spirit
           by
           bowing
           to
           Idols
           ,
           and
           following
           of
           other
           Lovers
           ,
           and
           so
           the
           true
           God
           ,
           which
           hath
           brought
           you
           out
           of
           Egypt
           ,
           and
           made
           manifest
           his
           power
           in
           you
           ;
           be
           forgotten
           ,
           and
           the
           faith
           of
           his
           Son
           made
           shipwrack
           of
           
           and
           your
           later
           end
           be
           worse
           then
           the
           beginning
           ,
           and
           the
           Name
           of
           the
           Lord
           be
           dishonoured
           by
           you
           ;
           and
           then
           wo
           unto
           you
           ,
           his
           wrath
           shall
           suddenly
           break
           out
           against
           you
           ;
           wherefore
           hear
           ,
           and
           fear
           ,
           and
           hearken
           unto
           the
           Word
           of
           the
           Lo●d
           ,
           he
           hath
           caused
           his
           Light
           to
           shine
           forth
           ,
           and
           his
           voice
           to
           be
           heard
           ;
           he
           hath
           proclaimed
           his
           Name
           amongst
           you
           ,
           and
           hath
           caused
           his
           marvelous
           light
           to
           approach
           when
           you
           set
           in
           darness
           in
           the
           Land
           of
           the
           shadow
           of
           death
           ,
           when
           you
           were
           lost
           he
           sought
           you
           ,
           and
           when
           you
           were
           driven
           away
           and
           scattered
           ,
           he
           found
           you
           ,
           and
           brought
           you
           home
           ;
           when
           you
           were
           in
           your
           blood
           ,
           and
           no
           eye
           pittyed
           you
           ,
           he
           had
           mercy
           upon
           you
           ,
           and
           bound
           you
           up
           ,
           and
           healed
           you
           ;
           when
           you
           were
           dead
           ,
           he
           said
           unto
           you
           ,
           Live
           ,
           and
           it
           was
           so
           ;
           when
           you
           were
           led
           captive
           by
           the
           devil
           ,
           under
           the
           power
           of
           death
           ,
           he
           break
           the
           chains
           ,
           and
           set
           you
           free
           ;
           and
           when
           there
           was
           none
           to
           help
           &
           to
           save
           ,
           his
           own
           arm
           brought
           deliverance
           and
           salvation
           ,
           and
           the
           way
           of
           life
           and
           peace
           he
           set
           before
           you
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           all
           this
           hath
           his
           own
           Arm
           accomplished
           ,
           that
           you
           should
           be
           a
           praise
           unto
           him
           for
           evermore
           ;
           now
           if
           you
           walk
           in
           the
           way
           which
           he
           hath
           set
           before
           you
           ,
           and
           keep
           his
           Covenant
           which
           he
           hath
           made
           with
           you
           ,
           and
           fulfil
           his
           will
           ,
           and
           walk
           in
           righteousness
           ,
           in
           love
           and
           unity
           ,
           in
           meekness
           ,
           lowliness
           ,
           humbleness
           ,
           and
           in
           soberness
           ,
           and
           watchfulness
           ,
           and
           in
           fear
           of
           his
           Name
           ;
           then
           shall
           his
           presence
           never
           forsake
           you
           ,
           nor
           his
           outstretched
           arm
           cease
           to
           defend
           and
           preserve
           you
           ,
           but
           he
           shall
           go
           before
           you
           ,
           and
           be
           your
           reward
           ;
           and
           he
           shall
           be
           your
           God
           ,
           and
           you
           shall
           he
           his
           people
           ;
           and
           you
           shall
           dwell
           in
           him
           ,
           and
           he
           shall
           be
           your
           hiding-place
           ;
           and
           he
           will
           be
           to
           you
           a
           Father
           ,
           and
           you
           shall
           be
           his
           children
           ,
           and
           his
           blessing
           and
           peace
           shall
           remain
           in
           your
           habitations
           for
           ever
           and
           ever
           ;
           but
           if
           any
           of
           you
           turn
           aside
           for
           a
           thing
           of
           naught
           after
           vanity
           ,
           and
           deny
           the
           way
           of
           righteousness
           ,
           and
           forget
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           kick
           against
           him
           ,
           and
           follow
           the
           way
           and
           counsels
           of
           your
           own
           hearts
           ,
           and
           worship
           other
           Gods
           ,
           and
           joyne
           your selves
           to
           strangers
           ,
           and
           commit
           adultery
           with
           other
           Lovers
           ,
           and
           make
           the
           cross
           of
           Christ
           of
           non-effect
           ,
           and
           turn
           from
           the
           Light
           of
           Christ
           within
           you
           ,
           and
           fulfil
           your
           own
           wills
           ,
           and
           the
           desire
           of
           your
           own
           minds
           ,
           and
           go
           out
           of
           the
           fear
           of
           the
           Lord
           into
           the
           liberty
           of
           the
           flesh
           (
           which
           is
           not
           the
           liberty
           in
           Christ
           Jesus
           )
           and
           so
           seek
           your selves
           ,
           and
           strive
           for
           mastery
           to
           be
           one
           above
           another
           ,
           and
           so
           surmize
           evil
           one
           against
           another
           ,
           and
           the
           bond
           of
           Peace
           be
           broken
           ,
           and
           vain
           contention
           and
           strife
           appear
           ;
           then
           shall
           the
           Rod
           of
           God
           smite
           you
           ,
           and
           his
           wrath
           be
           suddenly
           kindled
           against
           you
           ,
           and
           you
           shall
           not
           prosper
           ,
           but
           his
           countenance
           shall
           be
           hid
           ,
           and
           the
           terrors
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           lamentations
           shall
           possess
           you
           ,
           and
           peace
           shall
           flee
           far
           from
           you
           ;
           and
           such
           shall
           be
           cast
           out
           of
           the
           Camp
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           shall
           have
           no
           part
           in
           the
           Inheritance
           ,
           but
           the
           blessing
           shall
           depart
           ,
           and
           the
           curse
           shall
           enter
           till
           utter
           destruction
           ;
           yea
           ,
           and
           if
           any
           of
           you
           deny
           the
           Lord
           unto
           whom
           his
           way
           is
           made
           manifest
           ,
           he
           will
           deny
           you
           ,
           and
           you
           shall
           have
           no
           part
           in
           him
           ,
           but
           vengeance
           in
           flames
           of
           fire
           will
           he
           render
           upon
           the
           disobedient
           ,
           manifold
           more
           then
           if
           his
           love
           and
           way
           of
           peace
           had
           not
           
           been
           made
           manifest
           to
           you
           ,
           and
           the
           Light
           of
           the
           world
           is
           your
           condemnation
           for
           evermore
           if
           you
           turn
           from
           it
           .
        
         
           And
           in
           the
           presence
           of
           the
           living
           God
           I
           warn
           you
           all
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           Spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           which
           brings
           any
           other
           Message
           then
           what
           hath
           been
           declared
           from
           the
           beginning
           ;
           believe
           not
           him
           which
           cryes
           ,
           Lo
           here
           ,
           or
           lo
           there
           is
           Christ
           without
           you
           ,
           or
           that
           draweth
           from
           the
           measure
           of
           Christ
           within
           you
           ,
           to
           hearken
           to
           ,
           or
           to
           be
           taught
           by
           any
           other
           thing
           ,
           for
           that
           Spirit
           is
           not
           of
           the
           Father
           which
           preacheth
           any
           other
           Christ
           then
           he
           that
           is
           the
           Light
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           lighteth
           every
           man
           that
           cometh
           into
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           which
           bringeth
           any
           other
           Message
           then
           that
           God
           is
           light
           in
           himself
           ,
           and
           hath
           given
           his
           Son
           a
           light
           into
           the
           world
           ;
           and
           this
           is
           the
           true
           Testimony
           of
           the
           Father
           and
           of
           the
           Son
           ,
           and
           he
           that
           testifieth
           any
           other
           Message
           ,
           is
           to
           be
           judged
           and
           denyed
           ;
           he
           is
           not
           a
           worshipper
           of
           the
           true
           God
           ,
           but
           out
           of
           the
           truth
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           error
           ,
           and
           a
           deceiver
           ,
           and
           being
           deceived
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           ,
           which
           Ministers
           to
           others
           that
           which
           it
           hath
           not
           learned
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           but
           hath
           the
           words
           without
           the
           Power
           ,
           and
           lives
           not
           in
           the
           Power
           of
           what
           it
           Ministers
           forth
           in
           words
           ,
           nor
           is
           not
           what
           it
           declares
           ,
           but
           is
           in
           the
           outward
           shews
           ,
           in
           the
           hypocrisie
           and
           feignedness
           ,
           and
           reacheth
           not
           the
           life
           of
           God
           ,
           but
           vails
           and
           covers
           it
           ,
           and
           that
           spirit
           is
           not
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           but
           is
           to
           be
           denyed
           and
           judged
           ,
           and
           not
           received
           nor
           believed
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           ,
           which
           is
           at
           liberty
           in
           the
           flesh
           ,
           and
           makes
           the
           offence
           of
           the
           cross
           to
           cease
           ,
           which
           is
           exalted
           out
           of
           the
           fear
           of
           the
           Lord
           in
           the
           liberty
           of
           the
           earthly
           ,
           which
           crucifies
           the
           life
           ,
           and
           darkens
           the
           eye
           ;
           and
           that
           spirit
           will
           boast
           of
           joy
           ,
           and
           peace
           ,
           and
           experience
           ,
           and
           knowledge
           ,
           and
           speak
           high
           words
           in
           the
           airy
           mind
           ,
           and
           that
           would
           lead
           you
           out
           of
           your
           conditions
           to
           glory
           above
           the
           cross
           ,
           till
           you
           be
           past
           feeling
           of
           the
           life
           ;
           and
           that
           spirit
           begets
           into
           feignedness
           and
           hypocrisie
           ,
           and
           into
           the
           love
           of
           the
           world
           which
           passes
           away
           ;
           and
           beware
           of
           that
           spirit
           ,
           for
           it
           is
           not
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           but
           to
           be
           condemned
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           ,
           which
           is
           hasty
           ,
           and
           forward
           ,
           and
           rash
           ,
           for
           that
           goeth
           out
           of
           Gods
           counsel
           ,
           and
           betrayes
           the
           Just
           ,
           and
           strives
           to
           be
           greatest
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           above
           the
           weak
           ,
           and
           despises
           him
           ,
           and
           would
           be
           Master
           ,
           and
           not
           a
           servant
           ,
           and
           would
           rule
           ,
           and
           not
           be
           ruled
           in
           the
           meek
           &
           lowly
           government
           of
           Christ
           ,
           and
           that
           spirit
           will
           judge
           out
           of
           thoughts
           rashly
           and
           unfavourily
           ,
           and
           condemn
           another
           in
           secret
           in
           what
           it self
           is
           guilty
           of
           ;
           beware
           of
           that
           spirit
           ,
           for
           it
           is
           not
           of
           God
           ,
           but
           to
           be
           judged
           with
           the
           life
           of
           God
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           ,
           which
           seeks
           it self
           to
           have
           praise
           of
           men
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           accounted
           ,
           and
           would
           beget
           into
           divisions
           ,
           and
           would
           have
           parties
           to
           it self
           ,
           and
           respects
           persons
           ,
           and
           glories
           in
           gifts
           ,
           and
           knowledge
           ,
           and
           parts
           ,
           more
           then
           in
           the
           Giver
           ,
           and
           admires
           men
           more
           then
           he
           that
           gives
           the
           encrease
           ,
           and
           feeds
           of
           the
           knowledge
           in
           that
           
           nature
           which
           is
           to
           be
           famished
           ,
           and
           glories
           in
           what
           hath
           been
           done
           by
           it
           as
           though
           it
           had
           not
           received
           power
           from
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           is
           exalted
           as
           though
           it
           bare
           the
           root
           ,
           not
           knowing
           that
           it
           is
           born
           of
           the
           root
           ;
           and
           that
           spirit
           spends
           its
           Treasure
           which
           it
           received
           in
           the
           Fathers
           house
           ,
           amongst
           Harlots
           ,
           and
           despises
           the
           poor
           ,
           and
           seeks
           occasion
           to
           glory
           over
           the
           weak
           ,
           that
           it
           may
           be
           renowned
           ;
           beware
           of
           that
           spirit
           I
           charge
           you
           all
           ,
           for
           it
           is
           not
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           nor
           to
           be
           followed
           ,
           but
           to
           be
           condemned
           ,
           and
           resisted
           unto
           death
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           ,
           which
           preaches
           not
           from
           the
           measure
           of
           God
           received
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           manifest
           to
           it
           in
           you
           ,
           and
           approved
           by
           it
           only
           ,
           but
           speaks
           above
           the
           measure
           ,
           and
           reaches
           not
           to
           the
           measure
           of
           the
           grace
           of
           God
           ;
           that
           spirit
           leads
           after
           words
           and
           outward
           shews
           ,
           and
           cryes
           peace
           to
           the
           rich
           ,
           and
           judgement
           to
           the
           poor
           ;
           &
           the
           word
           of
           God
           is
           not
           divided
           aright
           ,
           but
           heals
           up
           falsly
           ,
           and
           daubs
           with
           untempered
           morter
           ,
           and
           cryes
           peace
           where
           Gods
           speaks
           war
           ;
           and
           cryes
           war
           where
           God
           speaks
           peace
           ;
           and
           that
           spirit
           is
           a
           deceiver
           and
           a
           betrayer
           ,
           and
           feeds
           but
           the
           ear
           ,
           and
           not
           the
           life
           ,
           and
           darkens
           the
           counsel
           of
           God
           by
           words
           without
           knowledge
           ,
           and
           is
           not
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           but
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           &
           to
           be
           denyed
           and
           condemned
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           ,
           which
           is
           not
           subject
           to
           rule
           and
           order
           ,
           and
           is
           not
           meek
           ,
           and
           diligent
           ,
           and
           long
           suffering
           ,
           but
           heady
           ,
           and
           high
           ,
           and
           untoward
           ,
           seeking
           occasions
           against
           the
           Just
           ,
           and
           watches
           for
           evil
           ;
           that
           spirit
           will
           not
           bear
           reproof
           ,
           but
           is
           idle
           ,
           sloathful
           ,
           and
           careless
           ,
           and
           surmising
           evil
           ,
           and
           backbiting
           ,
           and
           conforms
           in
           appearance
           ,
           making
           a
           fair
           shew
           ,
           but
           is
           not
           unto
           God
           ,
           as
           appearing
           unto
           man
           ;
           and
           that
           would
           go
           ,
           and
           is
           not
           called
           ;
           and
           will
           not
           go
           when
           it
           is
           called
           ;
           and
           seeks
           for
           the
           praise
           of
           men
           more
           then
           God
           ,
           and
           that
           is
           fruitless
           ground
           ,
           and
           brings
           forth
           bryars
           and
           thorns
           in
           secret
           ,
           which
           choaks
           the
           seed
           of
           God
           ;
           beware
           of
           that
           spirit
           ,
           it
           is
           a
           lover
           of
           this
           world
           ;
           have
           no
           fellowship
           with
           it
           ,
           for
           it
           is
           not
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           but
           a
           deceiver
           ,
           and
           is
           to
           be
           denyed
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           ,
           which
           is
           tossed
           and
           unsetled
           ,
           and
           is
           given
           to
           change
           ,
           and
           is
           not
           established
           with
           grace
           ,
           that
           is
           an
           Adulterer
           ,
           and
           hunts
           for
           the
           precious
           life
           ,
           and
           seeks
           by
           flattery
           to
           beguile
           the
           innocent
           ;
           that
           spirit
           is
           zealous
           for
           a
           moment
           ,
           but
           is
           soon
           overcome
           ,
           and
           is
           stony
           ground
           ,
           and
           brings
           not
           forth
           fruit
           to
           perfection
           ,
           but
           withers
           ,
           and
           its
           later
           end
           is
           worse
           then
           the
           beginning
           .
           That
           spirit
           is
           exalted
           into
           presumption
           ,
           and
           in
           peace
           ,
           and
           cast
           into
           desparation
           and
           trouble
           ,
           and
           the
           double
           mind
           lodgeth
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           it
           is
           unstable
           in
           all
           its
           wayes
           ,
           &
           is
           a
           ground
           for
           the
           seed
           of
           Satan
           ,
           and
           to
           it
           there
           is
           no
           peace
           from
           God
           ;
           and
           beware
           of
           that
           spirit
           ,
           for
           it
           is
           not
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           but
           to
           be
           condemned
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           ,
           neither
           follow
           it
           ,
           which
           is
           more
           zealous
           then
           knowing
           ,
           whose
           zeal
           is
           without
           true
           knowledge
           ,
           and
           stands
           in
           that
           which
           is
           corrupted
           ,
           that
           flourisheth
           for
           a
           moment
           ;
           but
           cannot
           endure
           for
           ever
           ;
           it
           hath
           no
           root
           in
           it self
           ,
           but
           is
           furious
           and
           passionate
           ,
           and
           not
           long-suffering
           ,
           
           that
           spirit
           knows
           not
           it self
           ,
           but
           would
           devour
           its
           adversary
           with
           bitterness
           ,
           and
           not
           gain'd
           by
           long
           suffering
           ;
           that
           is
           not
           the
           Spirit
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           but
           must
           be
           denyed
           in
           all
           .
        
         
           Again
           ,
           Believe
           not
           that
           spirit
           which
           draws
           back
           into
           the
           world
           ,
           into
           its
           lusts
           ,
           and
           liberty
           ,
           and
           fashions
           which
           passeth
           away
           ;
           that
           spirit
           forgets
           God
           ,
           and
           draws
           back
           ,
           for
           his
           soul
           hath
           no
           pleasure
           in
           it
           ,
           but
           is
           vexed
           with
           it
           ,
           where
           the
           cross
           is
           made
           of
           non-effect
           ,
           and
           the
           false
           Liberty
           is
           walked
           in
           ,
           which
           murders
           the
           life
           ;
           that
           spirit
           is
           of
           the
           Devil
           ,
           and
           is
           to
           be
           condemned
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           all
           friends
           of
           God
           every where
           ,
           who
           knows
           him
           ,
           and
           are
           known
           of
           him
           whom
           he
           hath
           gathered
           out
           of
           this
           untoward
           generation
           ;
           be
           diligent
           in
           your
           Callings
           ,
           and
           keep
           your
           meetings
           in
           faithfulness
           ,
           waiting
           upon
           the
           Lord
           ,
           that
           you
           all
           may
           receive
           of
           his
           fulness
           to
           be
           filled
           with
           it
           ,
           and
           may
           be
           nourished
           up
           unto
           himself
           ,
           as
           Trees
           of
           righteousness
           ,
           the
           planting
           of
           his
           own
           right
           hand
           ,
           to
           spread
           forth
           his
           name
           and
           glory
           ,
           as
           a
           people
           saved
           by
           him
           ,
           and
           to
           whom
           there
           is
           none
           like
           besides
           .
           And
           this
           know
           and
           understand
           ,
           that
           spirit
           is
           not
           of
           the
           Father
           which
           confesseth
           not
           the
           Son
           to
           be
           come
           in
           the
           flesh
           ,
           who
           destroys
           the
           works
           of
           the
           Devil
           ,
           and
           takes
           away
           sin
           ;
           and
           that
           spirit
           it
           believe
           and
           follow
           which
           condemns
           sin
           ,
           and
           destroys
           it
           ,
           and
           takes
           it
           away
           ,
           and
           so
           gives
           peace
           with
           God
           in
           your
           own
           consciences
           ,
           and
           leads
           you
           into
           all
           truth
           ,
           and
           keeps
           you
           from
           all
           evil
           ;
           &
           you
           that
           witness
           this
           ,
           the
           Son
           you
           know
           ,
           and
           the
           Father
           you
           know
           to
           dwell
           with
           you
           ,
           and
           in
           you
           ;
           and
           this
           is
           the
           first
           and
           the
           last
           ;
           believe
           in
           him
           ,
           and
           follow
           him
           ,
           and
           look
           not
           for
           any
           other
           ;
           and
           in
           this
           the
           Father
           of
           Life
           and
           Glory
           ,
           whose
           Dominion
           is
           without
           beginning
           and
           end
           ,
           establish
           you
           ,
           and
           preserve
           you
           ,
           
             Amen
             ,
          
           and
           
             Amen
             .
          
        
         
           I
           a
           beloved
           Brother
           ,
           and
           a
           Companion
           unto
           all
           the
           Saints
           in
           suffering
           ,
           and
           in
           rejoycing
           ,
           who
           have
           received
           this
           Testimony
           from
           the
           Father
           ,
           doth
           with
           it
           in
           this
           Epistle
           salute
           the
           whole
           Church
           in
           the
           love
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           as
           moved
           of
           him
           by
           his
           Eternal
           Spirit
           ,
           who
           beareth
           witness
           to
           me
           that
           we
           are
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           the
           whole
           world
           lies
           in
           wickedness
           ,
           and
           that
           all
           that
           are
           of
           God
           heareth
           us
           .
           And
           this
           Testimony
           I
           give
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Son
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Truth
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Salvation
           of
           which
           I
           am
           made
           a
           witness
           ,
           and
           against
           all
           that
           ever
           shall
           deny
           it
           ,
           or
           turn
           from
           it
           :
           And
           this
           is
           thus
           far
           the
           words
           of
           my
           Testimony
           by
           the
           Spirit
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           not
           knowing
           when
           the
           time
           comes
           it
           may
           be
           finished
           ,
           and
           the
           night
           may
           come
           when
           no
           man
           can
           work
           .
        
         
           
             EDVVARD
             BURROUGH
             :
          
        
      
       
       
         
           To
           all
           that
           suffer
           for
           the
           Testimony
           of
           IESVS
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           Names
           sake
           .
        
         
           THE
           glorious
           God
           of
           truth
           hath
           appeared
           and
           made
           known
           his
           way
           and
           truth
           perfectly
           in
           this
           our
           day
           ,
           and
           hath
           chosen
           unto
           himself
           faithful
           Witnesses
           ,
           to
           testifie
           of
           his
           Name
           ,
           and
           of
           his
           Truth
           before
           Rulers
           and
           people
           ,
           and
           hath
           brought
           forth
           a
           seed
           which
           is
           not
           of
           this
           world
           ,
           which
           cannot
           bow
           to
           the
           Devil
           ,
           but
           is
           heir
           of
           Gods
           Inheritance
           ,
           though
           a
           sufferer
           in
           this
           world
           under
           the
           powers
           thereof
           ,
           and
           many
           in
           this
           generation
           ,
           who
           are
           called
           ,
           and
           faithful
           ,
           and
           chosen
           ,
           bears
           witness
           unto
           the
           Name
           of
           the
           Lord
           in
           sufferings
           and
           tribulations
           ,
           whom
           he
           will
           honor
           because
           they
           honor
           him
           ,
           who
           is
           exalting
           his
           Truth
           and
           his
           people
           through
           sufferings
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           all
           Friends
           who
           are
           called
           to
           suffer
           for
           the
           Testimony
           of
           Jesus
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           exercise
           of
           a
           pure
           conscience
           which
           you
           hold
           ,
           be
           valiant
           for
           the
           truth
           upon
           earth
           and
           faint
           not
           ,
           but
           finish
           your
           Testimony
           with
           joy
           for
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           against
           all
           your
           enemies
           ,
           and
           look
           not
           forth
           at
           afflictions
           and
           sufferings
           ,
           but
           look
           beyond
           them
           to
           the
           recompence
           of
           reward
           ;
           neither
           be
           offended
           in
           Christ
           ,
           though
           ye
           are
           called
           to
           suffer
           for
           him
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           Names
           sake
           ;
           but
           dwell
           in
           the
           peace
           with
           God
           ,
           which
           is
           a
           sufficient
           reward
           ;
           and
           take
           heed
           to
           your
           life
           which
           is
           Immortal
           ,
           that
           it
           you
           may
           feel
           and
           enjoy
           ,
           and
           account
           that
           the
           present
           sufferings
           is
           not
           worthy
           to
           be
           reckoned
           with
           the
           glory
           that
           is
           to
           be
           revealed
           ,
           and
           of
           which
           you
           have
           the
           earnest
           ,
           even
           present
           peace
           with
           God
           ;
           and
           look
           beyond
           your
           sufferings
           ,
           and
           before
           the
           rage
           of
           man
           was
           ,
           and
           feel
           the
           life
           of
           God
           in
           you
           fresh
           and
           lively
           ,
           which
           is
           more
           then
           all
           things
           ,
           to
           carry
           you
           above
           all
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           all
           its
           envy
           ,
           which
           is
           against
           the
           seed
           of
           God
           .
        
         
           And
           take
           heed
           of
           temptations
           ,
           for
           the
           power
           of
           Satan
           will
           work
           ,
           and
           is
           near
           to
           tempt
           you
           in
           sufferings
           ,
           to
           gain
           dominion
           over
           you
           ,
           and
           to
           touch
           your
           life
           ,
           and
           to
           cast
           you
           down
           :
           Therefore
           mind
           the
           life
           of
           God
           in
           you
           to
           have
           dominion
           ,
           which
           
             Satan
          
           hath
           nothing
           in
           ,
           which
           is
           not
           given
           him
           to
           touch
           ;
           and
           that
           is
           more
           then
           all
           ,
           yea
           all
           that
           a
           man
           hath
           will
           he
           give
           for
           his
           life
           to
           enjoy
           it
           when
           he
           is
           tryed
           ;
           (
           this
           I
           witness
           )
           &
           you
           are
           tryed
           by
           sufferings
           and
           tribulations
           ,
           and
           your
           faith
           and
           patience
           is
           proved
           ;
           therefore
           approve
           your selves
           faithful
           unto
           the
           Lord
           by
           long-sufferings
           and
           patience
           ,
           that
           Satan
           overcome
           you
           not
           ,
           though
           he
           may
           touch
           you
           ,
           and
           have
           power
           to
           cast
           some
           of
           you
           into
           prison
           ,
           and
           otherways
           to
           win
           now
           you
           ,
           and
           to
           try
           you
           for
           your
           life
           ;
           but
           be
           faithful
           unto
           death
           ,
           and
           you
           shall
           receive
           the
           Crown
           
           of
           life
           eternal
           ;
           and
           keep
           the
           Word
           of
           his
           patience
           ,
           that
           you
           may
           be
           delivered
           ,
           and
           Satan
           may
           bow
           under
           your
           foot
           .
        
         
           And
           all
           you
           that
           suffer
           for
           well
           doing
           ,
           who
           holds
           fast
           the
           Testimony
           which
           you
           have
           received
           of
           God
           ;
           now
           when
           your
           hearts
           are
           searched
           ,
           blessed
           from
           the
           Lord
           you
           are
           ,
           your
           reward
           you
           shall
           possess
           ,
           which
           no
           man
           can
           take
           away
           ,
           even
           the
           life
           ,
           and
           liberty
           ,
           and
           treasure
           which
           Satan
           cannot
           touch
           nor
           spoyle
           you
           of
           .
        
         
           Ye
           that
           suffer
           because
           you
           cannot
           fulfil
           wickedness
           ,
           nor
           the
           will
           of
           man
           ,
           but
           are
           of
           the
           seed
           which
           cannot
           please
           man
           ,
           nor
           bow
           to
           the
           Devil
           ;
           ye
           suffer
           for
           Christ
           ,
           and
           for
           righteousness
           sake
           ;
           who
           cannot
           walk
           contrary
           to
           the
           light
           of
           Christ
           within
           you
           ,
           but
           rather
           chooses
           to
           suffer
           under
           corrupt
           men
           and
           laws
           ,
           then
           to
           transgress
           Gods
           righteous
           Law
           written
           in
           your
           hearts
           ;
           you
           are
           chosen
           to
           fulfil
           the
           will
           of
           God
           by
           sufferings
           ,
           and
           are
           not
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           therefore
           the
           world
           hates
           you
           .
        
         
           And
           all
           you
           that
           suffer
           imprisonment
           of
           body
           ,
           or
           spoyling
           of
           Goods
           ,
           or
           travels
           ,
           or
           any
           other
           thing
           ,
           because
           you
           cannot
           pay
           tythes
           ,
           this
           is
           the
           word
           of
           the
           Lord
           God
           unto
           you
           ,
           You
           suffer
           for
           righteousness
           sake
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           Name
           of
           Christ
           ,
           and
           unjustly
           ,
           by
           the
           oppression
           of
           men
           for
           well-doing
           ,
           &
           not
           for
           evil
           ;
           &
           the
           Lord
           will
           be
           your
           exceeding
           great
           reward
           ;
           look
           beyond
           your
           outward
           Liberty
           ,
           and
           know
           the
           liberty
           in
           spirit
           ,
           in
           the
           Father
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           Son
           ▪
           where
           is
           everlasting
           peace
           and
           freedom
           ,
           which
           none
           can
           bring
           into
           bondage
           ;
           and
           look
           beyond
           all
           outward
           Treasure
           and
           Riches
           ,
           and
           see
           Gods
           Treasure
           ,
           and
           possess
           it
           ,
           which
           never
           waxes
           old
           ,
           which
           none
           can
           spoyle
           you
           of
           ,
           as
           Witnesses
           for
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           truth
           and
           Covenant
           ;
           you
           suffer
           ,
           and
           it
           is
           for
           a
           Testimony
           against
           all
           your
           Enemies
           ,
           and
           against
           oppression
           ,
           and
           oppressors
           ;
           for
           the
           cry
           of
           that
           oppression
           the
           Land
           groans
           under
           ,
           and
           for
           ages
           hath
           done
           ;
           but
           the
           Lord
           is
           now
           risen
           against
           it
           ,
           for
           its
           cry
           reacheth
           to
           Heaven
           against
           the
           unrighteous
           Exactors
           ,
           whose
           cruel
           hands
           hath
           heavily
           oppressed
           the
           just
           and
           the
           poor
           in
           this
           particular
           ;
           and
           herein
           your
           suffering
           is
           for
           a
           testimony
           against
           your
           cruel
           Adversaries
           ,
           (
           whether
           Priests
           or
           others
           )
           and
           against
           the
           unjust
           Judges
           and
           Lawyers
           ,
           and
           their
           whole
           train
           of
           Oppressors
           ;
           for
           this
           end
           are
           you
           called
           to
           suffer
           ,
           and
           to
           you
           it
           shall
           be
           made
           easie
           if
           you
           abide
           in
           the
           counsel
           of
           God
           ,
           till
           vengeance
           overcome
           your
           adversaries
           ;
           therefore
           lift
           up
           your
           heads
           ,
           and
           fulfil
           the
           will
           of
           your
           Father
           in
           patience
           and
           in
           faithfulness
           ,
           till
           the
           Lord
           appear
           for
           you
           ,
           who
           hearkeneth
           to
           the
           cry
           of
           the
           poor
           ,
           and
           regardeth
           the
           unjust
           sufferer
           ,
           and
           will
           recompence
           the
           oppressors
           into
           their
           bosoms
           ,
           and
           will
           break
           every
           yoke
           ,
           and
           be
           a
           terror
           to
           all
           the
           cruel
           hearted
           .
        
         
           And
           all
           you
           that
           suffer
           ,
           who
           are
           moved
           by
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Lord
           to
           bear
           witness
           against
           the
           false
           Worships
           ,
           and
           against
           the
           false
           Teachers
           and
           Idol-Temples
           ,
           of
           which
           the
           Land
           is
           full
           ,
           and
           who
           are
           moved
           to
           testifie
           against
           sin
           in
           Rulers
           ,
           Priests
           ,
           or
           People
           :
           Whether
           your
           suffering
           be
           imprisonment
           ,
           or
           beating
           ,
           and
           stoning
           ,
           or
           other
           abuses
           or
           cruelties
           whatsoever
           ,
           which
           the
           Devil
           hath
           power
           to
           lay
           upon
           you
           ;
           you
           suffer
           for
           righteousness
           
           sake
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           Name
           of
           Christ
           ,
           and
           for
           well
           doing
           ,
           if
           in
           the
           wisdom
           of
           God
           you
           be
           guided
           ,
           and
           the
           Lord
           will
           be
           your
           reward
           and
           peace
           for
           ever
           ;
           lift
           up
           your
           head
           ,
           and
           rejoice
           in
           him
           ,
           and
           abide
           in
           his
           counsel
           ,
           ye
           that
           suffer
           herein
           for
           him
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           Names
           sake
           ;
           for
           your
           suffering
           is
           for
           a
           Testimony
           against
           all
           this
           Generation
           ,
           against
           the
           Idol
           Worships
           and
           ways
           ,
           which
           Gods
           soul
           loaths
           ,
           and
           which
           he
           will
           confound
           ;
           and
           against
           the
           Idol
           Teachers
           ,
           and
           false
           Prophets
           and
           Priests
           ,
           who
           preach
           for
           hire
           ,
           and
           make
           merchandise
           of
           souls
           ,
           against
           whom
           Gods
           wrath
           is
           kindled
           ,
           and
           upon
           whom
           his
           indignation
           will
           be
           poured
           ,
           and
           it
           is
           a
           testimony
           against
           the
           sins
           of
           Rulers
           and
           people
           ,
           which
           abounds
           in
           this
           generation
           ,
           till
           the
           measure
           of
           it
           be
           fulfilled
           through
           persecuting
           of
           you
           ,
           who
           warn
           them
           of
           the
           evil
           ,
           and
           bears
           witness
           against
           their
           evil
           deeds
           ,
           that
           God
           may
           be
           justified
           when
           he
           condemns
           them
           ;
           and
           he
           is
           risen
           against
           the
           Worships
           ,
           and
           Wayes
           ,
           and
           Teachers
           ,
           and
           people
           ,
           whose
           abominable
           iniquities
           hath
           overgrown
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           prophaneness
           hath
           gone
           forth
           from
           them
           ,
           through
           Nations
           ;
           Rulers
           ,
           and
           Teachers
           and
           people
           are
           all
           out
           of
           the
           way
           ,
           and
           given
           to
           vanity
           ,
           to
           covetousnes
           ,
           and
           Idolatry
           ;
           and
           the
           breath
           of
           the
           Lord
           shall
           consume
           you
           together
           (
           all
           who
           doth
           oppress
           the
           Just
           ▪
           )
        
         
           Therefore
           Friends
           ,
           be
           patient
           and
           content
           under
           all
           tribulations
           and
           sufferings
           ,
           and
           feel
           Gods
           living
           presence
           near
           you
           ,
           to
           overshadow
           you
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           your
           hiding-place
           ;
           and
           know
           the
           life
           which
           the
           wickedness
           and
           cruelty
           of
           man
           cannot
           touch
           nor
           reach
           unto
           ;
           and
           dwell
           in
           the
           Power
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           which
           moves
           to
           bear
           witness
           for
           him
           ,
           and
           against
           all
           those
           abominations
           ;
           and
           that
           will
           keep
           you
           above
           all
           the
           afflictions
           which
           can
           be
           cast
           upon
           you
           ,
           and
           you
           will
           be
           on
           the
           top
           of
           your
           enemies
           ,
           and
           the
           Seed
           of
           the
           Serpent
           shall
           hardly
           bruise
           your
           heel
           .
        
         
           Wo
           unto
           the
           Idol
           Worships
           ,
           and
           Temples
           ,
           and
           Teachers
           ,
           to
           all
           the
           Hirelings
           and
           Deceivers
           ,
           who
           feeds
           themselves
           and
           not
           the
           Flock
           ,
           which
           abounds
           in
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           in
           this
           Nation
           ,
           they
           must
           down
           into
           Perdition
           ;
           the
           Lord
           is
           risen
           against
           them
           all
           ,
           to
           pluck
           up
           the
           root
           ,
           that
           the
           branches
           may
           wither
           ;
           and
           his
           arm
           shall
           watch
           over
           them
           to
           overthrow
           them
           all
           ,
           and
           to
           make
           them
           desolate
           ,
           that
           the
           just
           may
           be
           delivered
           .
        
         
           And
           all
           you
           that
           suffer
           anywhere
           imprisonment
           ,
           or
           finings
           ,
           or
           reproaches
           ,
           or
           any
           other
           thing
           ,
           because
           you
           cannot
           swear
           for
           conscience
           sake
           ,
           nor
           respect
           persons
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           vain
           customs
           of
           the
           Heathen
           ,
           but
           are
           redeemed
           out
           of
           the
           customs
           and
           superstitions
           of
           men
           which
           are
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           are
           evil
           ,
           and
           not
           of
           God
           ,
           nor
           justified
           by
           him
           ;
           you
           suffer
           for
           righteousness
           sake
           ,
           and
           for
           Christs
           sake
           ,
           and
           are
           witnesses
           for
           God
           herein
           against
           the
           superstitions
           ,
           and
           wickedness
           ,
           and
           pride
           ,
           and
           high-mindedness
           of
           men
           ;
           and
           the
           Lord
           is
           with
           you
           if
           you
           be
           ruled
           in
           his
           wisdom
           ,
           and
           are
           faithful
           to
           him
           ;
           and
           he
           will
           lift
           up
           your
           head
           till
           his
           and
           your
           adversaries
           be
           confounded
           .
           And
           I
           charge
           you
           all
           in
           the
           presence
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           who
           suffers
           for
           righteousness
           sake
           in
           these
           things
           or
           in
           any
           other
           ,
           who
           are
           moved
           of
           the
           Lord
           to
           bear
           witness
           of
           the
           truth
           ,
           and
           against
           the
           deceits
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           be
           
           not
           exalted
           in
           the
           flesh
           in
           your
           sufferings
           least
           you
           forget
           God
           :
           Nor
           be
           not
           cast
           down
           into
           sorrow
           ,
           least
           ye
           be
           overcome
           of
           the
           Devil
           ;
           but
           dwell
           in
           the
           measure
           of
           the
           power
           and
           life
           of
           God
           ,
           which
           is
           above
           all
           ,
           and
           more
           then
           all
           ,
           and
           feel
           Gods
           living
           arm
           to
           stay
           your
           hearts
           to
           watch
           to
           his
           own
           in
           you
           ,
           to
           refresh
           you
           continually
           .
           And
           resist
           the
           Devil
           on
           every
           hand
           with
           the
           Armour
           of
           Light
           and
           Truth
           ,
           that
           your
           life
           may
           be
           preserved
           in
           Dominion
           over
           all
           things
           ;
           even
           the
           life
           which
           is
           not
           of
           this
           world
           in
           you
           ,
           may
           not
           be
           vailed
           nor
           overcome
           ,
           for
           to
           enjoy
           the
           life
           of
           God
           with
           you
           is
           enough
           ,
           if
           you
           pass
           through
           the
           fire
           and
           through
           the
           water
           ,
           it
           keeps
           you
           ,
           and
           carries
           you
           above
           all
           ,
           [
           this
           I
           witness
           ]
           and
           it
           is
           more
           then
           all
           outward
           freedom
           ,
           or
           liberty
           ,
           or
           riches
           and
           treasure
           of
           this
           world
           ;
           and
           walk
           herein
           in
           boldness
           ,
           and
           faithfulness
           ,
           and
           patience
           ,
           as
           you
           have
           us
           for
           an
           example
           in
           Christ
           Jesus
           ,
           who
           are
           in
           Jeopardy
           every
           hour
           ,
           often
           in
           trials
           ,
           and
           sufferings
           ,
           and
           dangers
           ,
           and
           loves
           not
           our
           lives
           unto
           death
           for
           the
           Testimony
           of
           Jesus
           which
           we
           hold
           ,
           and
           that
           his
           Name
           and
           Truth
           may
           be
           exalted
           in
           the
           earth
           ;
           but
           as
           the
           Lord
           moves
           are
           carryed
           through
           Nations
           ,
           among
           Lyons
           and
           devourers
           ,
           such
           as
           seeks
           our
           life
           for
           their
           prey
           ,
           and
           yet
           the
           Lord
           is
           with
           us
           ,
           our
           Defence
           ,
           and
           Arm
           ,
           and
           Preserver
           above
           all
           .
           Therefore
           look
           you
           at
           the
           Lord
           in
           all
           afflictions
           and
           distress
           ,
           and
           know
           his
           reward
           with
           you
           ,
           that
           your
           burden
           and
           yoke
           may
           be
           easie
           ,
           and
           not
           hard
           ;
           for
           his
           presence
           makes
           all
           things
           joyful
           ;
           and
           know
           ,
           that
           it
           is
           for
           the
           Name
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           honor
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           Kingdom
           which
           God
           will
           set
           up
           through
           suff●ring
           ;
           for
           this
           cause
           are
           ye
           called
           to
           suffer
           ,
           and
           your
           life
           ,
           nor
           liberty
           ,
           nor
           any
           other
           thing
           is
           not
           to
           be
           measured
           nor
           compared
           herewith
           .
        
         
           So
           unto
           every
           one
           of
           you
           I
           am
           moved
           to
           write
           ,
           and
           to
           warn
           you
           all
           〈◊〉
           the
           fear
           of
           God
           ,
           be
           content
           ,
           and
           long
           suffering
           ,
           and
           patient
           ,
           and
           finish
           your
           Testimony
           with
           rejoycing
           ,
           if
           ye
           seal
           it
           with
           your
           blood
           ,
           and
           dwell
           with
           the
           Lord
           in
           his
           holy
           habitation
           of
           Peace
           ,
           out
           of
           respect
           to
           time
           or
           places
           ,
           or
           things
           ,
           and
           give
           up
           your selves
           ,
           that
           his
           will
           in
           you
           may
           be
           fulfilled
           .
           And
           think
           it
           not
           strange
           though
           you
           have
           fiery
           tryals
           ;
           neither
           be
           moved
           at
           any
           suffering
           without
           you
           ,
           or
           troubled
           in
           spirit
           ;
           neither
           let
           it
           break
           your
           peace
           nor
           fellowship
           with
           God
           by
           any
           impatiency
           or
           murmurings
           ,
           or
           temptations
           ,
           for
           then
           will
           your
           sufferings
           be
           grievous
           to
           you
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemy
           within
           and
           without
           will
           have
           ground
           against
           you
           to
           overthrow
           you
           ,
           and
           know
           ,
           it
           is
           that
           which
           ever
           was
           in
           all
           ages
           ,
           and
           no
           new
           thing
           the
           Seed
           of
           God
           suffered
           by
           the
           seed
           of
           evil
           doers
           ;
           and
           the
           wicked
           alwayes
           strengthned
           their
           hands
           in
           cruelty
           against
           the
           righteous
           ,
           and
           laid
           heavy
           burdens
           upon
           the
           just
           ,
           and
           caused
           the
           innocent
           to
           groan
           under
           them
           for
           a
           time
           ,
           till
           iniquity
           was
           fulfilled
           ,
           that
           they
           might
           be
           broken
           ,
           and
           the
           oppressed
           delivered
           ,
           and
           alwayes
           the
           Lord
           exalted
           his
           Name
           by
           the
           suffering
           of
           his
           people
           ,
           as
           we
           have
           a
           cloud
           of
           Witnesses
           of
           our
           Forefathers
           that
           went
           before
           ,
           who
           did
           bear
           witnesse
           to
           the
           Name
           of
           the
           Lord
           through
           faithful
           suffering
           ;
           so
           it
           is
           no
           strange
           thing
           hath
           happened
           unto
           you
           ,
           but
           that
           which
           is
           common
           to
           all
           the
           Saints
           ,
           who
           enters
           the
           Kingdom
           
           through
           tribulation
           ;
           blessed
           are
           you
           if
           you
           be
           faithful
           unto
           the
           end
           ,
           that
           you
           may
           leap
           the
           reward
           of
           your
           works
           of
           your
           sufferings
           and
           patience
           ;
           even
           the
           Crown
           of
           Life
           that
           never
           fades
           away
           ;
           so
           the
           Lord
           God
           of
           Life
           preserve
           you
           .
        
         
           And
           all
           Friends
           every where
           ,
           I
           am
           moved
           to
           warn
           you
           ,
           Dwell
           in
           love
           ,
           and
           unity
           ,
           and
           fellowship
           one
           with
           another
           in
           the
           Light
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           Spirit
           of
           the
           Father
           ,
           and
           fulfil
           the
           Law
           of
           Christ
           ,
           and
           bear
           one
           anothers
           burden
           ,
           and
           suffer
           with
           one
           another
           ,
           that
           none
           be
           oppressed
           among
           you
           in
           any
           thing
           whilest
           others
           are
           free
           ;
           but
           that
           the
           burden
           of
           all
           things
           ,
           and
           the
           care
           of
           all
           things
           in
           relation
           to
           the
           truth
           ,
           be
           equal
           among
           you
           according
           to
           every
           ones
           freedom
           ,
           and
           as
           every
           one
           is
           moved
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           so
           to
           administer
           to
           one
           anothers
           necessities
           ,
           as
           members
           of
           of
           one
           body
           ,
           to
           the
           honouring
           of
           the
           Head
           ;
           and
           spreading
           of
           the
           truth
           ,
           that
           there
           be
           no
           complaining
           ,
           but
           equality
           and
           justness
           ,
           and
           the
           Government
           of
           Christ
           ruling
           among
           you
           ,
           and
           his
           wisdom
           in
           all
           things
           ;
           feed
           no
           excess
           ,
           nor
           the
           lustful
           devouring
           mind
           in
           any
           ;
           neither
           suffer
           the
           distressed
           to
           perish
           for
           want
           ,
           but
           reach
           one
           to
           another
           in
           love
           and
           like
           mindedness
           ,
           suffering
           for
           one
           another
           ,
           and
           all
           caring
           for
           the
           truth
           above
           all
           things
           ,
           that
           God
           may
           dwell
           among
           you
           ,
           and
           be
           known
           that
           he
           is
           in
           you
           of
           a
           truth
           .
           And
           in
           this
           the
           wisdom
           of
           God
           guide
           you
           all
           ,
           
             Amen
             .
          
        
         
           
             This
             is
             diligently
             to
             be
             sent
             among
             Friends
             to
             be
             read
             among
             them
             ,
             and
             to
             be
             sent
             from
             one
             to
             another
             as
             they
             are
             moved
             ;
             by
             a
             Companion
             in
             tribulation
             to
             all
             the
             Saints
             every where
             ,
          
        
         
           
             Edward
             Burrough
             .
          
        
         
           The
           End
           .