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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recoils, notable refiftance, and reluctance, that they refemble the child pofiefied with that kind that goes not out but by prayer and fafting.

Others having fo deep root, their wills being lafped and wedded to the third principle, either having fo great poffeflions, as feem rather to be poffefied with them, than to poffefs them; or having longés enjoyment their evils plead prefcription and cuftom. Some by their conftitution incline to delicacy, or by their conftellation and complexion to airynefs, many fuch find the crofs too heavy ; do look back; the pearl in their account is too dear.

The good intentions of others are covered with fo much rubbifh, that they will not be at the pains of removing it; for indulgence to their eafe and perhaps infnaring reputation with men, foils and pinions them.

Many of the above ftrive to enter but are never able, therefore withdraw from the yoke; their goodnefs is only as the morning-dew.

But the judgment rightly informed fees all things as they are, things prefent as if

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