T H E

New Jerusalem.

Presented

In a dialogue between Christ and Mary, sitting at His feet.

T H E F I R S T P A R T.

On the advantages of true Godliness Godliness: Godtsaligheyt* in Dutch, a central concept in the Dutch Second Reformation referring to a life of sincere, active piety and inner devotion.* / and what effect it brings about in the believer.

The First Chapter.

Mary, having been visited by the Lord Christ, and sitting at Christ's feet, listens to His speech, and begins to speak with Him.

M A R I A.

LORD Jesus / how sweet and friendly are Your words / Your lips are like dripping honeycomb / honey and milk are under Your tongue / and the scent of Your clothes is like the scent of Lebanon This imagery is a direct reference to the Song of Solomon 4:11, commonly interpreted in this period as a metaphor for the relationship between Christ and the Church or the individual soul. / Your mouth is a spring-

T H E

New Jerusalem.

Presented

In a dialogue between Christ and Mary, sitting at His feet.

T H E F I R S T P A R T.

On the advantages of true Godliness Godliness: Godtsaligheyt in Dutch, a central concept in the Dutch Second Reformation referring to a life of sincere, active piety and inner devotion. / and what effect it brings about in the believer.

The First Chapter.

On the advantages of true Godliness Godliness: Godtsaligheyt* in Dutch, a central concept in the Dutch Second Reformation referring to a life of sincere, active piety and inner devotion.* / and what effect it brings about in the believer.