December 22. 1678. S O L O M O N.
The sermon emphasizes the importance of tapping into the wisdom within us and seeking understanding through the secret of wisdom.
Jane Lead preaches about the deep wisdom and mysteries found in the Word of Life, encouraging listeners to enter into the secret place of God's presence to receive profound revelations and understanding. She emphasizes the importance of heeding God's teachings and watching for His moving breath, which brings nourishment and fruitfulness to our lives. Through the birth of God within us, hidden truths are revealed, allowing us to grasp the profound proverbs that were previously incomprehensible. Jane Lead speaks of a time when heavenly things will no longer be hindered, and clarity will come as the clouds disperse.
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THE Word of Life thus spake, Though thou art yet in the Multiplicity of thoughts: yet Wisdom is in the inward parts to detect the superfluous rising of them. And therefore enter into the secret of her Pavilion, and there thou must hear and learn profound Proverbs. And they shall be plain unto thee, though dark sayings to the vagrant that are roving up and down from her Discipline. But heed ye and watch too, for the breath that is so moving, what is it, but the rich Dew, that will give moisture to the Ground, that is hungry, for the fruitful Birth of God.
Which hath been hid in Nature, as an Eternal Grain, but now is expiated for the interpretation of that one great Sentential Proverb that none could ever understand, till Solomon comes to be born again.
Then ye may expect the enclosure to be taken away that hath caused the Heavenly things to stand at a stay. But the Clouds dispersing are.
Sermon Outline
- Wisdom is within us
- Proverbs for understanding
- The breath of life
- The birth of understanding
- The eternal grain of truth
- Interpreting the great proverb
Key Quotes
“Wisdom is in the inward parts to detect the superfluous rising of them.” — Jane Lead
“The breath that is so moving, what is it, but the rich Dew, that will give moisture to the Ground, that is hungry, for the fruitful Birth of God.” — Jane Lead
“Then ye may expect the enclosure to be taken away that hath caused the Heavenly things to stand at a stay.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- Enter into the secret of wisdom and be willing to learn and understand.
- Seek plain language and avoid dark sayings by repenting and seeking God's presence.
- Be born again and have the enclosure of misunderstanding removed from your heart to understand the great proverb.