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

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« his righteoufnels, and all thefe things «< {hall be added to you,” Matt. vi. 33>

This certainly is not only our duty, but the great affair moft worthy our enquiry and induftry. That work which man alone is capacitated for, by reafon of his noble extraét, and that which is alone a fuitable reward to render him truly happy.

It is this work and wifdom, that the writings of Jacob Behmen and thefe following, are converfant about ; laying the foundation deep, firm and folid ; and thereupon raifing a regular and noble building. Here is deferibed at large our malady and remedy, both with re{pect to time and eternity.

A learned and ingenious writer of the laft century gave this teftimony concerning the writings of Jacob Behmen :

« Whatfoever the great Hermes de« jivered as oracles; or Pythagoras « {poke by authority ; or. Socrates de* bated; or Ariftotle affirmed; yea,

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