December 18. 1678. the Angelical Philosophy.
The sermon calls believers to recognize their need for spiritual growth and to seize the opportunity to access the wisdom of the Holy Island.
Jane Lead preaches about the importance of being a wise pilot of our visible nature, guiding it towards the Holy Island provided by God. She emphasizes the need to sequester the mind and be taught the Angelical Philosophy, a high mystical art that leads to the restoration of our celestial connection with God. By focusing on this spiritual calling and courageously drawing away from worldly distractions, we can access the deep wisdom and freedom found in God's mystical spring on the Holy Island.
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AS I stood upon the Watch-tower of the silent Mind, this Word of Counsel came. O Spirit, whose Ear is opened to hear, be then thou a wise Pilot, and well-govern the Ship and Bark of thy visible Creaturely Nature. For upon this Coast thou art not to stay, and Holy Island is provided for thee. Therefore take the opportunity, when the fiery Gust, and airy Breath move high: Then this heavy Ship away may fly to that place, which is very nigh to God thy Father. Who hath appointed to thee one, that is learned in the highest Mystery of the Ghostly Magia: that in the Sequestration of thy Mind, thou mayst be taught the Angelical Philosophy.
Which is a new Science, that hath not been scarce by any fathomed.
But there is a Decree sealed, for Wisdom's Children to be brought up in these high Magical Arts. Therefore put thou in for thy part: and regard no other thing; for this will give great pre-eminence above all that can be utter'd. For it is a restoring to the Coelestiality of that Kingdom, to which ye have been Alienates. But now mind your calling, and be Courageous to draw off from the Shoar of all mortal Things. Which have been as a Door that hath hung upon a wrong and heavy Hinge, to shut out of Wisdom's Magia-Spring. Which in the Holy Island doth run all free.
Sermon Outline
- The Call to Spiritual Growth
- The Opportunity for Spiritual Advancement
- The Promise of Spiritual Restoration
- Returning to the Kingdom of God
- Accessing the wisdom of the Holy Island
Key Quotes
“Therefore take the opportunity, when the fiery Gust, and airy Breath move high: Then this heavy Ship away may fly to that place, which is very nigh to God thy Father.” — Jane Lead
“Which is a new Science, that hath not been scarce by any fathomed.” — Jane Lead
“But now mind your calling, and be Courageous to draw off from the Shoar of all mortal Things.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- Recognize the need for spiritual growth and be willing to let go of earthly attachments.
- Embrace the call to the Angelical Philosophy and seek to access the wisdom of the Holy Island.
- Be courageous to draw off from the shore of all mortal things and seek the Coelestiality of the Kingdom of God.