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

Of Jacos Benmen’s Writings. 79

4th demonftration of the fecond principle.

Nature’s-labour after perfection, and the tinéture in it, fhewing fome faint impulfes, producing precious ftones, gold, and other metals, medicinal earths, fpices, excellent fruits, &c. And in the feas pearl, amber, &c. all which are but fhadows and reflected figures, wherewith the third principle reprefent the glories of the

~ fecond.

Therefore the enlightened judgment guides the will not to regard thefe things for themfelves, but for the infinite excellency of that reprefented by them.

If it be true that I love not the part I fee or touch of my worthy, honoured friend, but for that part of him I fee not, nor touch outwardly ; for that is indeed the excellency and the true man, much lefs do 1 regard his meer fhadow.

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