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

76 What kind of Principle eternal Nature is.

things are made; and here is the eternal turning wheel with which they are framed and fafhioned.

Fourthly, Eternal Nature’s principle is the wardrobe of the Deity, where all the variety of veftures and cloathing, wherewith the Holy Trinity are pleafed at any time to cover themfelves, are laid up. 4] the forms of eternal Nature, darknefs, fire, light, water, &c. are but fo many vebicles, or rather veftures of the Deity, wherewith be vaileth bis pure naked effential glory. Wherefore he is alfo termed a God that hideth himfelf, even his pure Deity, with and under the forms of eternal Nature.

Fifthly, The ufefulnefs of eternal Nahure's principle appears, in that it is she conduit-pipe through which the golden oil and water of life, together with the divine virtue of the heavenly tinéture is conveyed to the creature. Pure nature’s principle is the filver pipe through which the golden oil of the holy tinéture, which flows from the union of fire and light, is conveyed, and is the mean by which the Holy Trinity, with the wonders of eternity, come to be manifefted, felt, tafted and enjoyed.

Sixthly,