The temple of wisdom for the little world, in two parts. The first philosophically divine, treating of the being of all beeings [sic], and whence everything hath its original, as heaven, hell, angels, men and devils, earth, stars and elements. And particularly of all mysteries concerning the soul; and of Adam before and after the Fall. Also, a treatise of the four complexions, with the causes of spiritual sadness, &c. : To which is added, a postscript to all students in arts and sciences. The second part, morally divine, contains first, abuses stript and whipt, by Geo. Wither, with his discription of fair virtue. Secondly. A collection of divine poems from Fr. Quarles. Lastly, essayes and religious meditations of Sir Francis Bacon, Knight. / Collected, published and intended for a general good, by D.L.

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Author:	Leeds, Daniel, 1652-1720.
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A few words to the Reader, by way of PREFACE

Jacob Behme to the Doctors and Schollars, and Readers of his Writings

Of the two Qualities in one.

Of the Seven Forms or Properties of the Eternal Nature which make three Principles or Vvorlds.

I. Form Astringent, Desire.

II. Form Bitter, Compunctive.

III. Form Anguish, Perceivance.

IV. Fire, Spirit, Reason, Desire.

V. Form, Light, Love.

VI. Form, Sound, Voice, Word.

VII. Form, Essence, Beeing, Mansion.

The ☿ Seven Forms of Spirits, mentioned Revelations Chap. 1.

The first Principle.

Th second Princple.

The third Principle.

Of God the Father, Son, and holy Ghost.

Of God the Son.

Of God the Holy Ghost.

Of the Creation of the holy Angels: and how an Angel and a Man is Image of God.

Of the Place and Government of Angels.

Of the Mystery of the Creation, and of the outward World.

Now observe.

Of the Earth, &c.

Of the Divine Manifestation.

Of Man, who is made after the Image and Similitude of God.

Of the first Man Adam, before, and after the Fall.

Now observe further.

Of the Soul's original, with its Essences, Substance and Property.

Of the breathing in of the Soul, and of its peculiar ashion and Form.

Of the Power and Ability of the Soul.

Whether the Soul be Corporeal, or not Corporeal?

Of the Propagation of Soul [viz.] how it cometh into a Child in the Mother's Womb.

How and where the Soul is seated in man; also of its Illumination.

Whether is the Soul of a new-born Child without Sin?

How the outward Spirit is profitable to the Soul.

How the Soul departs from the Body at the Death of a Man.

Whither the Soul goeth when it departeth from the Body, be it saved, or not saved.

VVhether mens VVishes do profit them any thing or no?

VVhether separated Souls take care of human matters.

Of the Resurrection, and also of the end of Time.

What kind of Matter our Bodies shall have in the Life to come.

Of Paradise; and where Henoch is [as also Moses and Elias.]

A short summary Appendix of the Soul, and of the Turba, which is the destroyer of the Image; and of Virgin Sophia.

Of the Eternal Predistination, and Election of God.

Of Free-Will.

Of the becoming Man, or Incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Of Metals, and of the Metaline Tincture, and Philoso∣phers Stone.

A collected Appendix for the clearer opening the former Mysteries.

Of outward Government and Dominion.

Of human Propagation.

Of the Serpent that deceived Adam, and of all created Things.

A few Words shewing how lovely and graciously the noble Virgin Sophia in the inward ground of man, [viz. the Spirit of Christ in the new Birth out of his Humanity in us] presenteth her self to her Bridegroom, the Soul, when it entreth into Repentance; and how the Soul behaveth it self towards her, when Virgin Sophia appeareth to it.

The Gates of the Paradisical Garden of Roses.

The Soul saith to its noble Sophia, its Love, that is born again in the Soul;

Upon this the noble Sophia answereth the Soul, & saith;

The Soul saith further to the noble Sophia;

CONCLUSION.

editor's note

A Treatise of the Four Complections; and of the Causes of Fear and Sadness; what the Astonishment and Anguish is [about Spiritual things.] Also of the two Kingdoms or Qualities. Written by Jacob Beheme, 1621.

Of the Temptation arising from the Complexion and Influence of the Stars.

A short, yet plain touch of the two Kingdoms, viz. Heaven and Hell Light and Darkness, Good and Evil, Love and Anger, &c. Also the [words] Tincture and Turba explained.

Of Tincture.

Of the great Turba.

POSTSCRIPT. To all Students in Arts and Sciences; and to Astrologers in particular.

Of Astrology.

Books Printed and Sold by William Bradford in Philadelphia.

ERRATA.

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To the Unprejudiced Reader.

Of MAN

Of the Passion of LOVE.

Of DESIRE, or LUST.

Of HATE.

Of ENVY.

Of REVENGE.

Of CHOLER.

Of JEALOVSIE.

Of COVETOVSNESS.

Of AMBITION.

Of FEAR.

Of DISPAIR.

Of HOPE.

Of COMPASSION.

Of CRVELTY.

Of JOY.

Of SORROW.

CONCLUSION

PRECATIO.

Of VANITY.

Of INCONSTANCY.

Of WEAKNESS.

Of PRESVMPTION.

O MAN!

Fair Virtue the Shepherd's MISTRISS.

The Shepherd to his Mistress.

The MISTRISS of the SHEPHERD.

The SHEPHERD.

The Child's Apology, in case of Espousals.

A SONG.

A Passage taken out of Wither's Motto.

The Verses before▪ are these

DIVINE POEMS, selected from the Works of Francis Quarls.

MEDITATION.

Heathen Godds.

Mortality.

Of Charity.

In Temptation.

In Sla•d•r.

Of Death.

Deceitful World.

Hell Torments

Christ's Death.

Heaven's Glory.

CONCLUSION.

The Author's Dream.

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I. Of DEATH.

II. Of CVNNING.

III. Of Marriage, and Single Life.

IV. Of Parents and Children.

V. Of Nobility.

VI. Of Great Place.

VII. Of Counsel.

VIII. Of Dispatch.

IX. Of Love.

X. Of Friendship.

XI. Of Self.

XII. Of Regiment of Health.

XIII. Of Discourse.

XIV. Of Riches.

XV. Of Young Men, and Age.

XVI. Of Beauty and Virtue.

XVII. Of Deformity.

XVIII. Of Custom, and Nature in Men.

XIX. Of Fortune.

XX. Of Studies.

XXI. Of Ceremonies and Respects.

XXII. Of Suits.

XXIII. Of Negotiating.

XXIV. Of Judicature.

XXV. Of Honour and Reputation.

Meditationes Sacra. XXVI. Of the Works of God and Man.

XXVII. Of the Miracles of our Saviour.

XXVIII. Of the Innocency of the Dove, and the Wisdom of the Serpent

XXIX. Of the Exaltation of Charity.

XXX. Of Goodness, and Goodness of Nature.

XXXI. Of Religion.

XXXII. Of the Moderation of Cares.

XXXIII. Of Earthly Hope.

XXXIV. Of Hypocrites.

XXXV. Of Impostors.

XXXVI. Of the several kinds of Impostors.

XXXVII. Of Atheism.

XXXVIII. Of Superstition.

XXXIX. Of Heresies.

XL. Of the Church & the Scriptures.

CONCLUSION.

ERRATA.