Memoirs of the life, death, burial, and wonderful writings, of Jacob Behmen (1780) - Page 21

"...messengers original: "fengers"; the word completes "messengers" from the previous page of God. Therefore his works, though coming immediately from God, do not have the same status as the Holy Scriptures. They are not presented to the world as essential to be accepted, or as a final rule for faith and conduct original: "Rule of Faith and Manners"; a standard for religious belief and personal behavior. Therefore, no one has any right to complain about either the complexity of the subject matter or the uniqueness of his style. They are exactly as they should be for those who are ready for them; and he who does not like them, or finds himself unsuited for them, has no obligation to read them." — (Pages 323, 324 of his Appeal.) "I have given notice of a pearl A reference to Matthew 13:45–46, where the "pearl of great price" represents the kingdom of heaven or divine truth. If anyone thinks otherwise, or has neither the skill nor the appreciation for pearls, he is free to trample it under his feet." — (Ibid. Page 329.) And again, "Do I then call all the world to these spiritual books? No, by no means. But I call all those whom our Savior called to himself in these words: 'Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.'" — (Ibid. Page 322.)

The following are further references to Mr. Law's books, where he speaks of either Jacob Boehme original: "Jacob Behmen" or his works:

The Appeal to All That Doubt, etc. — Pages 313–332.
The Spirit of Prayer, etc. — Part 2, Page 58.
The Spirit of Love, etc. — Part 1, Page 38.
The Way to Divine Knowledge — Pages 4, 84, 85, 92, 94, etc.; 107–119, 125–130, 143, etc.; 161, 195–199, 203–205, 220, 232, etc.; 237–242, etc., to the end original: "ad fin." (Latin: ad finem).
Letters:
To Bishop Sherlock, the 1st in the 2nd Edition — Pages 1–3. Also 71, 72, 93, 133, 185, 187, 188, 196–198 in the 1st Edition.
To a Clergyman, in the 2nd Edition, Letter 27 — Pages 195, 196.
Fragment prefixed to G. Robinson's edition of Jacob Boehme's Works, in 3 Volumes — Pages v, vi.

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