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Mr. Idolatry, Mr. Witchcraft, Mr. Variance, Mr. Emulation, Mr. Wrath, Mr. Strife, Mr. Sedition, and Mr. Heresy. These are some of the chief, O Mansoul! of those that will seek to overthrow thee for ever: these, I say, are the skulkers in Mansoul; but look well into the law of thy king, and thou shalt find their physiognomy, and such other characteristical notes of them, whereby they may be known".

"These, O my Mansoul! (and I would gladly that you should certainly know it) if they be suffered to run and range about the town as they wish, would quickly, like vipers, eat out your bowels, yea, poison your captains, cut the sinews of your soldiers, break the bars and bolts of your gates, and turn your now most flourishing Mansoul into a barren, desolate wilderness and ruinous heap. Wherefore, that you may take courage to yourselves to apprehend these villains wherever A commission you find them, I give to you, my to destroy the Lord-mayor, my Lord Will-be-will, Diabolonians. and Mr. Recorder, with all the inhabitants of the town of Mansoul, full power and commission to seek out, to take, and cause to be put to death by the cross, all manner of Diabolonians, wherever you shall find them lurk within or without the walls of the town of Mansoul. I told you before, that I had placed a standing ministry among you; not that you have but these with

"It is absolutely necessary for Christians to watch and pray against their remaining corruptions; the sin that dwelleth in them; for though their lusts do not possess the castle of the heart, yet they have their private lurking places. They are therefore to be diligently sought after, and may be known by their physiognomy (the distinguishing cast of the face.) They are truly wise who study this spiritual physiognomy, and so detect the true character of sin.

you, for my four first captains, who came against the master and lord of the Diabolonians that was in Mansoul, they can, and (if need be) if they be required, will not only privately inform, but publicly preach to the corporation, good and wholesome doctrine: yea, they will set up a weekly, and, if need be, a daily lecture in thee, O Mansoul! and will instruct thee in such profitable lessons, that, if attended to, will do thee good at the end. And take good heed that you spare not the men whom you have a commission to take and crucify.

"Now, as I have set before your eyes the vagrants and runagates by name, so I will A caution. tell you, that among yourselves some of them shall creep in to beguile you, even such as would seem, and that in appearance are, very rife and hot for religion: and they, if you watch not, will do you a mischief, such an one as you do not think of. These will shew themselves to you in another hue than those under the description before; wherefore watch and be sober, and suffer not thyself to be betrayed "."

When the prince had thus far new-modelled the town of Mansoul, and had instructed them in such matters as were profitable for them to know; then he appointed another day, on which he intended, when the townsfolk came tolege in Mansoul. gether, to bestow a further badge of honour upon the town of Mansoul: a badge that should distinguish them from all people, kindreds, and tongues, that dwell in the

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There are spiritual wickednesses, lusts of the mind, as well as of the flesh, which are more apt to deceive, as they assume the mask of religion; such as spiritual pride, self-righteousness, self-seeking, and superstition.

kingdom of Universe. Now it was not long before the day appointed came, and the prince and the people met in the king's palace, where first Immanuel made a short speech unto them, and then did for them as he had said, and unto them he had promised.

"My Mansoul," said he, "that which I now am His speech to about to do, is, to make you known to Mansoul. the world to be mine, and to distinguish you also in your own eyes, from all false traitors that may creep in among you."

Then he commanded that those that waited upon him should go and bring forth out of his treasury those white glittering robes that I, said he, have provided and laid up in store for my Mansoul. So the white garments were fetched, and laid forth to the eyes of the people, Rev. xix. 8. Moreover, it was granted to them, that they should take them and put them on. So the people were put into white, into fine linen, white and clean.

Then said the prince unto them, "This, O Mansoul is my livery, and the badge by which mine are known from the servants of others. Yea, it is that which I grant to all that are mine, and without which no man is permitted to see my face. Wear them, therefore, for my sake, who gave them unto you; and also if you would be known by the world to be mine."

But now, can you think how Mansoul shone ? It was fair as the sun, clear as the moon, and terrible as an army with banners.

The prince added further, and said, "No prince, potentate, or mighty one of Universe, giveth this livery but myself: behold, therefore, as I said before, you shall be known by it to be mine,

"And now," said he, "I have given you my livery, let me give you also in commandment concerning them and be sure that you take good heed to my words.

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"First, Wear them daily, day by day, lest you should at some times appear to others as if you were none of mine," Eccl. ix. 8.

"Secondly, Keep them always white for if they be soiled, it is dishonour to me," Rev. iii. 2. "Thirdly, Wherefore gird them up from the ground, and let them not be soiled with dust or dirt.

"Fourthly, Take heed that you lose them not, lest you walk naked, and they see your shame.

"Fifthly, But if you should sully them, if you should defile them (the which I am unwilling you should, and the prince Diabolus would be glad if you would), Rev. vii. 14-17, then speed to do that which is written in my law, that yet you may stand, and not fall before me, and before my throne, Luke xxi. 36. Also this is the way to cause that I may not leave you nor forsake you while here, but dwell in this town of Mansoul for ever "."

And now was Mansoul, and the inhabitants of The glorious it, as the signet upon Immanuel's right hand: where was there now a town, a city, a corporation, that could compare with Mansoul! A town redeemed from the

state of Mansoul.

This idea of the white raiment is borrowed from Rev. xix. 8," And to her (that is to the church, the spouse of the Lamb) was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white; for the fine linen is the righteousness of the saints." This is a lively emblem of honour and favour, of purity and holiness; "for the fine linen (says Dr. Guyse) signifies the righteousness both of justification by faith in the righteousness of Christ, to entitle her to heavenly bliss, and of sanctification by his spirit, to make her meet for enjoying it."

hand and from the power of Diabolus! A town that the king Shaddai loved, and that he sent Immanuel to regain from the prince of the infernal cave; yea, a town that Immanuel loved to dwell in, and that he chose for his royal habitation; a town that he fortified for himself, and made strong by the force of his arm. What shall I say! Mansoul has now a most excellent prince, golden captains and men of war, weapons proved, and garments as white as snow. Nor are these benefits to be counted little, but great; can Mansoul esteem them so, and improve them to that end and purpose for which they are bestowed upon them.

When the prince had thus completed the modelling of the town, to shew that he had great delight in the works of his hands, and took pleasure in the good that he had wrought for the famous and flourishing Mansoul, he commanded, and they set his standard the battlements of the castle."

The Prince's standard set up.

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First, He gave them frequent visits: not a day now but the elders of Mansoul must come to him (or he to them) into his palace, 2 Cor. vi. 16. Now they must walk together, and talk of all the great things that he had done, and yet further promised to do for the famous town of Mansoul. Thus would he often do with the Lord-mayor, my Lord Will-be-will, and the honest subordinate preacher Mr. Conscience, and Mr. Recorder. But oh how graciously, how lovingly, how courteously and tenderly, did this blessed prince carry it towards the town of Mansoul! In all the streets, gardens, orchards, and other places where he came, to be sure the poor should have his blessing and benediction: yea, he would kiss them, and, if they were ill, he would lay hands on them, and make them well. The captains also he would

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