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walks in this holy, qualified soul, as if in the midst of the "Seven Golden Candlesticks." original: "Seven Golden Candlesticks"; a reference to Revelation 1:12–20, symbolizing the presence of God among His people.
The second proposition concerns the stages, or places of rest, that a weary traveler is allowed to take for a while, of which there are three.
This second day's journey is more easy and refreshing. The paths give off a sweet fragrance from the gospel original: "Evangelical" promises, giving assurance through the atoning blood of the Covenant that all guilt of sin is wiped away original: "obliterated", which encourages and comforts the soul.
But from this, the soul passes on to a second rest, which is the record and seal of the Spirit. One must not stay only in that which comes from the general promises (literal). The "Christ in the flesh" the historical or external understanding of Jesus withdraws and will be known no more in that form, but rather in the all-filling power and presence of the Spirit, by which the soul shall know him within herself. In this way, He truly becomes her salvation.
No outward application of Christ is of as much value original: "Availance" as a Christ within, who pours in His saving name like ointment. This performs the cure for the soul's fallen original: "lapsed" state, because an inward disease must have an intrinsic medicine that can penetrate the internal parts so that everything may be made whole.
This is the intended redemption through Christ, and nothing less will set the soul right again or give it the boldness to appear before that great assembly of perfect spirits in the Kingdom of Mount Zion.
Now we proceed to the third rest, which is even more pleasant because it is like Paradise.
As the traveler passes through this country, there are various delightful entertainments: ministering angels and spirits meet the soul within this divine principle.
There also are the walks of Sharon original: "Sharon’s Walks"; a reference to the Rose of Sharon in the Song of Solomon, symbolizing divine beauty and peace, adorned with beds of spices that give off their ravishing scents.
This sometimes opens within the soul with sweet tastes and refreshing drinks; for the Godhead diffuses itself through all of that climate. Because of this, many spirits are made vigorous and joyful, knowing nothing but an all-filling sweetness. All is calm and still in the mind, free from the terrifying cares and turmoils original: "Combustions" of this world. Though the soul is still in the world, it is forgotten by it—at least during the time it is surrounded by this light and heavenly paradise. The soul is then afraid to be disturbed by descending back down into mortal things again.
Now we come to the third specific point, which is the last move that brings one up to that Mount Zion mentioned in the Book of Hebrews.