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  MARCH 20. 1678. AN ALARM IN THE NIGHT.
  by Jane Lead
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Summary: Jane Lead's sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual
preparedness and vigilance against evil influences through the guidance
of the Holy Spirit.

Topics: "Spiritual Warfare", "Holy Spirit"
Scripture References: Proverbs 4:23, John 14:26, Ephesians 6:10, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8

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Jane Lead preaches about a vision of a fortified tower with a rich
garden inside, symbolizing the need for spiritual armor and readiness to
protect the treasures of our hearts from the enemy's schemes. She
emphasizes the importance of being armed from within, staying vigilant,
and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and warnings against evil
intentions.

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In the Night in a deep Sleep, I saw a Place, as a Tower for strength
enclosed, and within it a Garden very richly replenished with Flowers
and Plants of all sorts. And round about the Walls hung bright Armour of
all kind, to Arm from Head to Foot. Which observing, I said to one by
me, sure this presageth some War-like time, that is coming upon the
Nation. But when I awaked and considered hereupon, there was another
signification given to me, by this Word, which spake in me. All-arm your
selves within, take down the Buckler, Breast-Plates and Shield, and be
you as ten Thousand strong, for the keeping of your Garden-Treasury,
against which many devices are hatched to Rob, and Steal, and thereof to
carry away. Therefore beware hereof, and be found throughout armed. For
the Holy Spirit is still herein your Friend, for giving Advertisements
against all intended evil.March 21. 1678

The Interpretation.

This Morning many things were presented from the deep Abyss, from whence
the Manifold Wisdom hath fixed the visible and invisible Worlds to great
admiration. Somewhat hereof did stand open, in a more nearer prospect to
my internal Eye: but withdrew, so that I could give no clear account,
nor make any report of the deep Mystery. Only this Word I had, saying,
Keep close and remember your solemn assignments in purity of Heart and
Mind to walk with God, and to stand in a Posture of defence. That at
every Alarm, which ye may hear from the evil Nations, ye may take down
readily from the Tower-Armory, and keep all the young set-Plants
charily. For this advice was further given, It is far more easy to keep
unclean and hurtful Spirits out, than when they have got in, to chase
them out. The Holy Spirit sees it meet, so long as we are in ths
tempting Region, to be stirring us up still by the way of remembrance,
that so we may not slack our work.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/jane-lead/march-20-1678-an-alarm-in-the-night/
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