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To Writings
Jane Lead Writings
Visions and Revelations concerning
the Mystical Kingdom of God
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Spirit’s Day Version
With modern
language and
paragraph numbering.
Edited by
Diane Guerrero
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A Note from
The Editor
The goal
of the Spirit's Day Version (SDV) of Jane Lead’s writings was to create a
version that the modern reader would find a little easier to read than the 17th
century text, while preserving the beautiful writing style of this mystical
Author, as well as the classical flavor of the time period. It is a "work in progress," and will continue
to undergo changes. Paragraph numbers are not quite static, and may change
slightly in future revisions. For this reason they may not be posted on any
website, but you may to link to them if you desire. They may not be published
in any form whatsoever, nor modified in any way. They may be cited as long as
reference to the Spirit’s Day Version (SDV) is included. They may be
freely emailed, printed, photocopied, and distributed for personal use, or
for passing on to others—as long as they are made available without charge.
For more information about how these manuscripts were edited, please see the
homepage.
It has
been suggested that the lovers of these divine truths might like to also see
them as they originally appeared over 300 years ago. I therefore present
these magnificent works in their purest form, for the benefit of the devout
seeker, the diligent student, and the meticulous researcher. They can be
viewed and downloaded at Scribd.com.
(Note: Jane Lead’s name is also spelled
Jane Leade.)
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Now Available
The Spirit’s Day
Version of Jane Lead’s writings are also
available in booklets and are sent out free of charge.
New! The Glory of Sharon (SDV),
which is Part 2 of Jane’s treatise titled, The Wars of David, and the
Peaceable Reign of Solomon. [Full title: The Glory of Sharon in the Renovation
of Nature, introducing the Blessed Kingdom of Christ in the Sealed Number of
the Firstfruits, Being the Hundred and Forty Four Thousand Priestly Virgins
of the Israel of God, Standing with Him Upon Mount Sion.]
A Fountain of
Gardens, Volume 1 (SDV) Jane Lead’s spiritual diary for the years 1670
– 1676. Originally kept as a private journal, it is a methodical narrative of
Jane’s own spiritual progress, and contains the seeds for the teachings that
are found in her other writings. [Full title: A Fountain of Gardens, Watered by the Rivers of Divine Pleasure;
And Springing up in all the Variety of Spiritual Plants; Blown up by the Pure
Breath Into A Paradise.]
The Everlasting Gospel
(SDV). Jane expands on the subjection of full restitution of
man. The Everlasting Gospel is one of love, peace and good will toward all.
She informs us that this full restitution includes the fallen angels, yes,
and even Lucifer himself. Jane also responds to several objections made concerning to this Gospel
of Love. [Full title: A Revelation of the Everlasting Gospel-Message,
Which shall never cease
to be Preached, Till the Hour of Christ’s Eternal Judgment Shall Come:
Whereby will be Proclaimed the Last-Love Jubilee, in order to the Restitution
of the Whole Lapsed Creation, Whether Human or Angelical. When by the Blood
of the Everlasting Covenant, All
Prisoners shall be set free.]
An Alarm to the
Lamb's Holy Warriors (SDV), which is Part One of Jane’s treatise
titled The Wars of David and the Peaceable Reign of Solomon. [Full title: An
Alarm to the Lamb’s Holy Warriors, to fight His battles, in the power and
might of that Spirit, that shall go on conquering and to conquer, till the
Peaceable Reign of Christ shall take place, and be established on the earth.]
The 1679 Prophecy (SDV)
Also known as Sixty Propositions concerning the return of Christ,
which were extracted from Jane Lead’s Third Message to the Philadelphian
Society. Larry and Betty Hodges (of the Shofar Letters) did a wonderful
commentary on this important prophecy under the title A Good Report.
The Eight Worlds
(SDV)
Jane answers the question What
happens to the soul (Christian and non-Christian) upon departure from
this life? She explains that the various states (or stages) one enters is
dependent upon the spiritual state of the soul at the time of natural death.
This eye-opening account will encourage Christians to attend to those things
that are important while we remain in this life. Jane also touches on the
universal restoration of the entire lapsed creation. [Full title: The Wonders of God’s Creation, Manifested in the
Variety of Eight Worlds. A Revelation concerning the Various Degrees of
Souls, and What Their Allotted Place is Expected to be Upon Departure from
this World.]
The Ascent to the Mount of
Vision (SDV)
An enlargement on the Heavenly Realms that
Jane originally presented to us in The Eight Worlds. Also contains a treatment
on the First Resurrection and the Kingdom of Christ. [Full title: The
Ascent to the Mount of Vision, Where things were shown concerning The First
Resurrection; the State of Separated Souls; the Patriarchal Life; the Kingdom
of Christ: With an account of the Approaching Blessed State of This Nation.]
The Enochian Walks with
God (SDV)
Jane addresses the preparation and qualification for the Enochian life, the
various stages of rest, and the soul’s ultimate arrival to the City of God.
Other important topics include: the communication between the saints above
and the saints below; the manner of Christ’s appearing; how sin came in; and
the ultimate reconciliation of all, including the fallen angels. [Full title:
The Enochian Walks with God, found out by a Spiritual-Traveler, whose face
toward Mount-Zion above was set, with an experimental account of what was
known, seen, and met withal there. As an essay to a further revelation of an immense and infinite latitude
of GOD’s love, to the restoring His whole creation, and how, and after what
way and manner we are to look, and wait for this last appearance, and coming
of our Mighty GOD and Saviour CHRIST Jesus.]
First Message to
the Philadelphian Society (SDV)
Jane divides the church into seven distinct groups based upon their various
spiritual states, and compares them with Jesse’s Sons, who were examined by
Samuel the Prophet. The seventh (or Philadelphian) church represents the pure
Virgin Church, of which David was a type. [Full title: A Message to the
Philadelphian Society; Whithersoever dispersed over the whole Earth. Together
with, A Call to the Several Gathered Churches Among Protestants In this
Nation of England.]
Second Message to
the Philadelphian Society (SDV)
[Full title: A Further Manifestation Concerning this Virgin
Philadelphian Church: Given upon New-Year’s-Day in this Present Year 1696,
being A Second Message to the Philadelphian Society, and a Touchstone to the
Gathered Churches.]
Heavenly Cloud Now Breaking
(SDV)
Jane’s first published work and foundational text. She explains
the process of the soul toward union with God through the fourfold mystical
death. The stages are death, resurrection, ascension and glorification. Her
other works build upon the base that she establishes here. Also contains four
poems written by Mrs. Lead. [Full title: The Heavenly Cloud Now Breaking; The Lord Christ’s Ascension-Ladder sent
down, to show the way to reach the Ascension, and Glorification, through the Death and Resurrection.]
Laws of Paradise
(SDV)
Rules of conduct for the soul that has entered into Paradise, presented as a
Decalogue, which was delivered to Jane by Wisdom personified. The Beast then
counters with a Decalogue of his own, which are designed to draw the soul
away from Paradise. [Full title: The Laws of Paradise, Given forth by Wisdom to a Translated
Spirit.]
A Revelation of
Revelations 1701 Edition (17CV)
Jane Lead’s own revision of her mystical commentary on the Book of
Revelation that she originally published in 1683. This version is especially important because it features many
corrections to the previous version, including misspellings, transcription errors,
and archaic language. She added new material to those sections where she felt
it necessary to clarify what she wrote in the original. It also includes a
Preface by the author, an Appendix in which she answers 16 questions
presented to her, and 40 Propositions that were given to assist her
readers in understanding this mystical commentary. Presented in the 17CV but
will soon be updated to the SDV. [Full title: A Revelation of Revelations,
Particularly as an Essay Towards the Unsealing, Opening and Discovering the
Seven Seals, the Seven Thunders, and the New-Jerusalem State. The which have
not hitherto so far been brought forth to light (except by the Spiritual
Discerner) to any degree of Satisfaction, as to the understanding of the
grand Mystery.]
Preface to
Theologia Mystica (SDV)
Modern text version of Jane Lead’s 9-page preface to John Pordage’s spiritual
treatise which was published after his death. This preface is important
because it gives us a glimpse into the spiritual relationship between Mr.
Pordage and Mrs. Lead, and provides some details concerning the life and
death of this man who “groaned and travailed hard in himself after the Birth
of Perfection.”
Solomon’s Porch
A prefatory poem that appeared in Jane Lead’s spiritual diary, A
Fountain of Gardens, Vol. 1. It was signed “Onesimus” and is believed to
have been written by Richard Roach, Jane’s close spiritual associate and
member of the Philadelphian Society. Since Jane permitted it to be included
in her diary, she must have felt it was of great spiritual importance to her
readers. (Presented
in its original 17th Century format).
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In Progress
A Living Funeral Testimony (SDV)
[Full title: A Living Funeral
Testimony: or, Death Overcome, and Drowned, in the Life of Christ with a
Further Description of the Various States of Separated Souls; as to what they
may expect will ensue after Death. Whether in Christ, or out of Christ.]
The Ark of Faith (SDV)
[Full title: The Ark of Faith: or A supplement to the Tree of Faith, &c.
for the Further Confirmation of the same. Together with A Discovery of the
New World.]
A Fountain of Gardens Vol. II (SDV)
The second volume of Jane Lead’s personal spiritual diary recorded
over a one-year period (1677), and published twenty years later in 1697. Here
Jane meticulously describes, through visions and parables, the process of the
soul toward the mystical death of the inward Body of Sin. She reveals
Wisdom’s Laws of Merchandize, which if pursued diligently, will lead the soul
toward becoming a member of the Royal Melchizedeck Priesthood when it is
established here upon earth, with the return of prophecy and miracles in
greater measure than ever before. [Full title: A
Fountain of Gardens, Being a Continuation of the Process of a Life according to
Faith, of the Divinely Magical Knowledge, and of the New Creation. In Mutual
Entertainments Betwixt The Essential Wisdom, and the Soul in her Progress
through Paradise, to Mount Sion, and to the New Jerusalem.]
A Fountain of Gardens Vol. III, Part 1
(SDV)
Jane’s spiritual journal entries for the
year 1678. [Full title: A Fountain of Gardens, Or, a Spiritual Diary of the Wonderful
Experiences of a CHRISTIAN SOUL, under the Conduct of the Heavenly WISDOM.]
A Fountain of Gardens, Vol. III, Part 2 (SDV)
Spiritual journal entries for the years
1679-1686.
The Resurrection
of the Dead
This work is also titled,
The First Resurrection in Christ, and was dictated shortly
before Jane’s death. It was then
translated into High German, and published in Amsterdam. The original
English version has been lost for over 300 years. Please join with me in
prayer that the Lord will recover the lost English manuscript. [Full title: The
Resurrection of the Dead; The Royal Stamp and Sign
which has been Imprinted upon those who have been Resurrected with Christ.]
Signs of the Times (SDV)
A continuation of the treatment found in
Ascent to the Mount of Vision concerning the coming of the Kingdom of
Christ, with various signs to watch for. [Full title: The Signs of the
Times, Forerunning
the Kingdom of Christ, and Evidencing When It Is Come.]
Third Message to the Philadelphian Society (SDV)
[Full title: The Messenger of an
Universal Peace: or a Third Message to the Philadelphian Society.]
The Tree of Faith (SDV)
[Full title: The Tree of Faith, or, The Tree of Life, Springing up in the
Paradise of God, From which All the Wonders of the new Creation, in the
Virgin Church of the First-born of Wisdom must proceed.]
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