October 31. 1678. the Seed of Lebanon
The sermon emphasizes the importance of preservation and the manifestation of the glory of Lebanon through the Resurrection-Seed.
Jane Lead preaches about the beginning of the great and notable Day of the Lord, warning that all nations will rise against Christ but will ultimately wear away like grass. She urges the preservation of the Seed of the New LEBANON-State, cautioning against mixing with those who will face destruction. Believers are encouraged to focus on preserving the Resurrection-Seed to manifest the glory of LEBANON and not fear even if the earth is shaken. Having the Mind of Christ is likened to a growing treasure, revealing the wisdom needed for significant endeavors that will prosper greatly.
Text
In and towards the Morning, I heard a mighty Cry, thus uttered it self in these Words: The great and notable Day of the Lord is begun, and it will not end, till the Lord Christ come. Now all Nations will put their Hands to War against the Lamb, but as Grass they shall wear away; for the Strength of Flesh shall be dried up as a Potsheard. But look ye well to it, who are preserved to be the Seed of my New LEBANON-State, that ye keep your selves preserved, and mix not with the Seed of Men, who be those wild Plants, that will suffer in the general Destruction: that will cut off many, before the Sharon-State will come more commonly and universally to be revealed.
Much more was shewn me, which is too large to insert by Writing: but our work and business is to preserve the Resurrection-Seed, which will manifest the Glory of LEBANON in its first Fruits, as we do keep close to the Mark, so we need not care, though the Earth be moved and overturned.
Then again, this Word came to me, Who so hath the Mind of Christ, it will be a growing Treasure in him, as the Book, in which the whole Mind of God is revealed. Meditate thereupon, for it will make thee wise, for the undertaking of great and principal Things; that will mightily prosper in thy Hand.
Sermon Outline
- The Day of the Lord
- Preservation for the Seed of Lebanon
- The Resurrection-Seed
- Manifest the Glory of Lebanon
- Keep close to the Mark
Key Quotes
“The great and notable Day of the Lord is begun, and it will not end, till the Lord Christ come.” — Jane Lead
“Who so hath the Mind of Christ, it will be a growing Treasure in him, as the Book, in which the whole Mind of God is revealed.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- We must keep ourselves preserved and not mix with the Seed of Men, who will suffer in the general destruction.
- We must keep close to the Mark and the Mind of Christ, which will make us wise for the undertaking of great and principal things.
- We will prosper in our hands if we keep close to the Mark and the Mind of Christ.