The Passions of the Mind in General

deth, and Art discovereth: which I have endeavored first of all (as I think) to draw into form and method, according to the principles of Sciences, hoping that some other will hereby take occasion, either to perfect mine, or to attempt a better; my desire is the good of my country; the effect, every man's prudent carriage; the last end, the glory of God; whereunto all our labors must tend, and all our actions be directed: and therefore, to him let these little sparks be consecrated, to kindle the fire in his most holy Temple.

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To the ternal, and eternal Unity.

Flame of bright love and beauty, thou (whose beams
Reflected here, have so embellished
All Creatures) finding how my fancy fed
Upon this earthy circle's glimmering gleams,
Not else reclaimable from those extremes,
Centrally drew my heart to one fair head,
Enameled with brown, blue, white and red;
So to allure it to those heavenly Realms.
Purify all the Passions of my Mind,
And light my understanding: So may I
Read forth, and heed what Passions here I find.
Kindle my will and heave it up, for why
Even as thy love, like fire, draws up my love,
Right so my love, like fire, will mount above.