The Epistle Of W. C. To The Reader.

his Theatrum Bntannicum . There is also published a Manuscript of a most rare Anonymon ( probably yet living ) Avho like a miracle of nature , attained tho Elixir at 23 years of Age , 1645 . And as a true Elias ( or fore-runner ) hath taught the same , iu his Book Entituled , Secrets Revealed , or an open entrance to the shut Pallaee of tlie King . We have likoivise the bright Sun of our age , and lover of mankind , John Rodolph Glauber , Badlius Valentinus , and Cosmopolite Sendivogius , brave Helmont , Paracelsus ,

ivith several other Translations in English , ivherein many rare secrets are revealed for the honour of this Art , Improvement of our English Nation , and to establish a belief of the said Stone . This Avorthy Helvetius it seems , had formerly a misprision of this Art , but by these demonstrations mentioned in his book , he Avas convinced , and as Avorthily recanted to prefer the Truth , ancl God ' s Honour before his OAVU Eepule , by Avhich he hath gained more repute amongst all vertuous learned men . Now if these

Experiments shall gain the like credit Avith you ( as I doubt not but they may ) you will not any Ways detract or scandalize this almost Divine Art . Nevertheless I do not persAvade thee ( with the murmuring Idolatrous JOAVS to adore this Ass or Golden Calf ( the Avorkmanship of mens hands ) though termed the God of this world . ) Nor with Jason or Hercules to hazard thy self , or any Limb , for the Fleece , orbranch of the Golden Tree ; hut diligently to read and consider these and other learned Authors to

find a true coherence amongst them , and IIOAV with Moses , or these Fdius Artista ' s to lvash the Lceton , and burn tho Golden Calf , and not thy Books ; but beivare thou fling not aAvay thy mony before thou understandest the Boots of Nature , and the -full art to proceed . If thou iutendest the thing herein mentioned , least thou come off Avith loss and blaspheme the truth ; neither slight these Reliques of the Fleece as common

dirt or dust , but rather magnifie the great Creator , Avho hath not only given us this pretious Stone for our health and Avealth , hut withal a most glorious Avhite Stone , clothed in Scarlet , viz . his Son Christ Jesus for the Example , Eedemption , and Eternal Salvation of all men of that Spirit , in and ivith whom are all blessings for Male and Female , Poor and Bich . But methiuks these bright Stars thus eminently appearing , with other manifest Tokens Avould perswade us that the time is come , or not far off , Avhen tho

true Elias is or Avill be revealing this and all other Arts and Mysteries more plainly and publickly then before , though not perchance in or by any single person , but in some publiek Administration of Spirit ( like a second John Baptist in a Fiery Chariot ) to prepare the Avay for a higher design , by Avhich men may forsake their vain lusts and pleasures , to follow this and other laudable Arts . And Exercise more Justice , Honesty , and Love to their Neighbours ( hitherto very cool and remiss ) till they come

, to be transformed into the perfect Image of Christ , in , by , and ivith AA'I IOUI he Avill Reign spiritually ; or else may find the smart of their vices by their violent Ifiery Furies , and the Stone out of the Rock or Mountain , Dan . 2 . 45 . cut out Avithout hands , to fall upon them in Judgment , till they and their Idols , Gold and Vanities be turned to dirt , or of no esteem , and afterwards the truth of Religion in Righteousness to flourish and cover the earthas the Avaters do the Seasand then God -will even

, , deli ght to chvell in and amongst the Sons and Daughters of men , as the Members of his beloved Son , Christs body , the true Catholic Church and Christs Kingdom ; Though in some small differing outward forms , and that this his Kingdom may come and hasten , is the prayer of Your well wishing friend ,

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