1st and 2nd Message to the Philadelphian Society

Foundation and Corner-stone of the New Creation, upon which the most glorious Temple of God is to be built. Whereas if we go to any of the Outward Professions original: "Outward Professions"; referring to established religious denominations or sects that focus on external rituals rather than internal faith, that so much cry out, "The Temple of the Lord! The Temple of the Lord!" we shall find them to be of the number of those who esteem themselves increased with Spiritual Goods A reference to Revelation 3:17, describing those who believe they are wealthy in spirit but are actually impoverished; and to have