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

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gerous reptile, called in fome parts the blind worm.

Fifthly, It is feen alfo in good fenfitive creatures, either as they partake of the hurtful property by being foon moved to choler, and then mifchievous and vindictive; or elfe as the dark principle takes hold of them, clogging them with fluggifh inactivity, and deprefied limbs, dark bodies, rough hides, &c.

gd demontftration of the firft principle.

It is evident by angels, and in intelligent creatures ; for into this principle of might and power the pride of the devils caft them, in which their light being extinct, they are fhut up for ever,

4th demonftration ef the firft principle. » It is evident in rational creatures ; namely, man, whofe fad fall brought his human foul; which originated out of this eternal principle, yet illuftrated by the fecond ; to fo great a degree into this: that fuch men as fhall continue rebels: to the light of the Son of God (which on man’s fall was infpoken again) do remain a plain and terrible figure of this firft principle, in the dark impreffion on their :fouls; for rhey being