Sermons & Devotionals by Jane Lead

A Prefatory EPISTLE OF THE EDITOR. That which was from the Beginning, Declare me unto you, that God is Love. But if that be his Everlasting and Immutable Nature, it may be Demanded, What then is that Wrath of God which is to be reveal’d against all Impenitent Sinners: and what will become of, not on... Lee mas

Then was given me a resemblance to confirm this Word, as thus, There was presented to me a green Flourishing-Hill, and upon this high Ascent there seemed to be a fine framed-Mill, that stood still, and did no way move to grind that which was brought into it. Upon which the Person who was within, was... Lee mas

This Word given by way of Counsel to us was: Come, come, and hide within the Bridegroom's Chamber. For Vials upon the outward Court, and Whorish Principle are upon pouring out, haste and fly away from whatever of this ye do see in your own properties of Nature stirring, and in this respect do you hi... Lee mas

This Night in the Sleep-Magia, I saw several Nest-Hunters that searched the common Hedges and Trees, that were reachable, the Birds so soon as they were Hatched, to take them away. And when they found Eggs only, they sucked them. Such were these ravenous Birds of prey, though in Corporeal shapes. Th... Lee mas

This considerable Word passed through me, as I was longing, and in an eager pursuit to find God, and to loose that which was not capable of such unconceivable Purity and Glory, abiding in this Mortal frame, which is compacted together of sensitive parts. Now it was cryed in my hearing, What can reta... Lee mas

The foregoing Vision was explained to me very emphatically. Concerning the fine Timbered-Mill, it was shewed that it did signifie the internal Frame and Habitation of the Spirit. Which sometimes may be in a cessation of motion, through the impairing of those Spiritual Engins, of the superiour Mind, ... Lee mas

This Morning this Word sprang in me, saying, Time's Mystery will shortly be finished: for the half hours Minutes are running swift. Who so then are wise will redeem the Spirit's day, before the Night of great Tribulation come upon them. It is meet to know, and understand, what the Lord is a doing in... Lee mas

The greater part of this Night, I passed in a high Spiritual Contaction, with the Mystical presence of that immense goodness seen, wherein the Spirit-Life Essence existeth. But before I could draw in all Spiritual Forces and Powers, for the vivifying and chafing the Life-Blood of the interiour Man's... Lee mas

The Word of Counsel, which came to me this Morning was this, Strive with all Internal Power of Might to put away the Earthly Life. The which, if thou canst once but come to cease from, when thou wilt know those rising Essences from the pure Center deep, that may cause through the fiery thirst, the W... Lee mas

THE Dove-Mourning-State, is attended with Sorrows daily meeting upon me: because the expected Salvation is still deferred, looking for the coming of that Kingdom, that will release from all Captivity. The detaining of which, puts me into a real Soul-sickness oftentimes, which brings me low in my Spi... Lee mas

This Morning it was revealed unto me, by way of Conference with the Anointing, that it was absolutely necessary to decline all whatever would interrupt, pure Conversation with God. And this Word in express was, That Times and Seasons should be observed hereunto. And as the Priests under that Mosaica... Lee mas

This Night after some Contest with the rational Mind and Will, which did set hard upon me to shatter, and unfix my Confidence, because the Yoak was strait upon me, and the burthens heavy, and the grand Adversary had every way consider'd, how to add more grinding weights to bow me down: I found the e... Lee mas

This Morning there appeared to me some Sheep, that were hunted out of their Fold, by a fierce Beast that sought for Prey, but they got into a strait Lane for hiding: but it was grown over with such bushy Thorns, that oftentimes the Sheep were stopped from passing through. The Thorns taking hold of t... Lee mas

This Word came among the various Instructions, from the Holy Anointing. If ye so love me as ye have declared, then will ye be zealous to obey all my charge. Then followed this Word, saying, Know ye not, that whoever would be of this World, can make no claim to the Coelestial-Tree, from which the fru... Lee mas

Upon some occasion I was made to be very importunate with my God. After which being still and silent, this Word did spring, Why so disquieted, and as one hopeless? Can or will God ever break Covenant, or alter that sure Word of Prophecy? Wait, and believe firmly: for nothing can be nullified, that i... Lee mas

ALL that hath yet been revealed to thee, is but a forerunner. As it was said of Christ's coming, that the Sign of the Son of Man should first appear in the Heavens, but then the substantial Power and Presence must follow, as the thing Signified, which would put an end to all Controversie. Now for th... Lee mas

This Word was given in, Follow on with the Eternal Powers of Eternal Might, now that ye are set in the true Race-way, though many Stones of offence may stand to block you up. For which exert the Power of Faith to remove all out, that would be a stop to the attaining what is yet remaining, for the co... Lee mas

Unadulterated, while themselves were subjected to Infirmities. The Discursive faculty of the Internal Mind was awakened, to propose with all freedom new Queries to the Lord, and Master. With whom is infallible Knowledge and Wisdom, who is now present to answer and resolve all Matters and Things, of ... Lee mas

This Morning as I was waiting, I did find such a deep Immersement with the Fountain-Light, into which my Spirit was drawn, and carried to see a place where there was much Earth, but it was cleared away, and an hollow Place or Vault like to a Cave. Into which I was call'd to follow one, that was my G... Lee mas

Wisdom's Cry is still, turn into my enclosed Deep, where the Law of Silence is of force. Cease all Fleshly reasonings, for nothing of that is to be heard there: The Holy Trinity will not bear it. For it prevents all Internal Communing in the Spirit's Language, which is so pure and clear, as no other... Lee mas