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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and force. What a root of mifchiefs have the divifions of good intentioned men been in all ages to themfelves. From hence we may derive all the evils we feel, and thofe alfo we fear.

There is not in the univerfal nature of things a more intimate fympathy, than that betwixt truth and goodnefs; they are united by an eternal bond and differ only as the heat and light of the fun.

And now Reader, I take my leave of you, earneftly withing, that you may read thefe difcourfes in the fame fpirit which brought them forth from the fountain of all loveand truth. It is not by the fagacity of our natural underftandings, but by being roeted and grounded in love that we come to comprehend fpiritual truths : That this love may abound in you yet more and more in heavenly knowledge, and in all judgment to approve things that are excellent, isthe hearty prayer of

Your well-wither,

The EDITOR.