A compendious view of the grounds of the Teutonick philosophy : with considerations by way of enquiry into the subject matter and scope of the writings of Jacob Behmen, commonly called, the Teutonick philosopher : also several extracts from his writings and some words used by him explained

[ 20 ] firft principle, but wherever they generate the holy element, there is Paradife. ,

Ens, the proper and peculiar being or effence, (good, or be it evil) of a thing.

Eternal nature, is of the firft principle, and is that in which ftandeth [and fince the fall of Lucifer is manifefted | two kingdoms; one, the pure virgin wifdom of God, the one hely element as firft created, and which is the caufe of the four elements and ftars: The other the fevere fierce wrath: according to which God calls himfelf a confuming fire. It is therefore the great inyftery..

Expreffed Word, comprizeth all creatures vifible and invifible.

Fiat, the eternal fpeaking Word or creating power proceeding from the free will of the abyfs. Aifo the defire of the foul taking the power of the holy love tincture, and makes it eflential.

Flagrat,