I did intend the Answer to Isaac Pennington should have been printed also; but it did miscarry in the press.

I never was so crossed in all the books as I have printed, as in these two; for this of the Witch of Endor hath been for six months in the printer's hands; but with much difficulty, and trouble, and charge, I have got it safe out of the press: but because this printer was so base, and kept it so long, I put the other to another printer, thinking to have it done before this, and so it would; but through the forgetfulness of the printer, not taking the copy in his pockets as he thought to do, he went out, and left the copy and proof of one sheet upon the press, with his servants, and the searchers came immediately up -stairs and took it, and would have carried it to the council; but the printer made friends, for money, else he would have been utterly undone; for it cost the printer seven pounds, and me five pounds, to pacify the matter, and not get it done neither. But I have preserved the copy, most part of it, and hereafter I do think to print it, but not at present, it will be no ways convenient. But I am glad it was not the Witch of Endor was taken; because 'tis of more value, and never written of before, by us, nor no other, and much desired, and objected by many: there is one for Thomas Turner, who gave 2s. 6d., one for Richard Grindy, who gave 1s. 6d., and one for John Grindy, who gave 1s., and one for Lawrence Waterman, who gave 18., and there is three for yourself to dispose as you please, and pay for the carriage. These cannot be afforded under Îs. price, I sell none of them under, nor never will, while they last; I will not do as I did by the Mortality of the Soul, sell it for sixpence, and now I would give 2s. 6d. myself for one

single. Here is Mr. Delamaine's letter inclosed. Thus in haste, I rest, only my love, with my wife's love, remembered to yourself and wife, and all friends in the faith,

LODOWICKE MUGGLETON.

Postern, London, January 31, 1669.

A Copy of a Letter sent by the Prophet Lodowicke Muggleton to Mr. Goodwyn, of Chesterfield, bearing date February 4, 1669.

Loving Friend in the true Faith, Mr. Goodwyn,

THIS is to certify you that I have sent you six books of the Interpretation of the Witch of Endor, desiring you to give Betty Smith one, and Betty Slater one, and two for your mother, and two for yourself.

Also I did intend the other should have been printed now; but things have fallen out very cross; for the other book was taken in the press, and the printer brought into a great deal of trouble; for it cost the printer seven pounds, and me five pounds, to pacify the matter; else the printer would have been utterly undone, and not get it done neither, and I could do no less to help bear him out, though it was altogether his careless forgetfulness that was the cause, and the business of the other printer, that kept this so long in hand, about six months: I have been more vexed about these than with all I did be

fore; but yet I am somewhat comforted, that though I have staid long, yet, at last, I have got it out of the press, it being of more concernment than the other, and of a bigger volume, and a thing that was never written of before, by us, nor no other: and hereafter I do intend to print the other, if it be possible, when times are a little more open; for the copy is yet preserved.

This is all at present, only my love, with my wife's love, remembered unto you, and your wife, and mother, and all friends else there with you, in haste,

I rest your friend in the true faith,

February 4, 1669.

LODOWICKE MUGGLETON.

Also I have sent of these books to William Newcome, desiring him to send two of the Mortality of the Soul for them: he said (when he was in London) that he had two of them, and that he would change with me for these. I would intreat you to be earnest with him, to look them up, and send them to me suddenly; because there is one or two friends in Kent, is extreme eager with me to get them for them; because I told them, I thought I should; and if he hath any more there, to let him send them, and he shall have what he will for them, either books or money; and this I would desire William Newcome, to sell none of these under twelve pence a-piece; for I will sell none under, as long as they last; for these cost twice the price printing of what the others did.

You may give William Newcome this piece.

A Copy of a Letter wrote by the Prophet Lodowicke Muggleton to John Lad.

Friend John Lad in the true Faith, &c.

I HAVE read over your letter, and I perceive your understanding is very much enlightened in the true saving light, and your faith strong in the doctrine of the commission of the Spirit. I have heard a good report of you before, as to your knowledge in truth in spiritual things, but by your expressions in your letter you have shewed a greater measure of faith in God, and knowledge in those things, those saving truths declared by us the witnesses of the Spirit, than was expected by me; but where the seed of faith is quickened by the words of truth, it will grow like a green olive-tree, as Christ said his words were spirit and life also to every one that believes, the arm of the Lord's saving health is revealed to that soul, which is spirit and life to it, in that they are a savour of life unto life in them that are saved in that words of truth. It quickens that seed in man that was dead, and makes it alive, and so becomes spirit and life in man; so that the life a man doth live here is a life of faith, which is peace of mind, because this faith it shall live eternally with God, in whom he did believe. Here you have expressed a great measure of this faith, and it is that which I believe is in your heart is true faith, and will grow in you to a greater perfection, enabling you to withstand all gainsayers whatsoever even in this life, besides the eternal happiness hereafter, when men shall receive the end of their faith, even

the salvation of their souls. This is all at present, time being short.

I rest your friend in the true faith,

LODOWICKE MUGGLETON,

Postern, London, April 23, 1669.

A Letter from the Prophet Lodowicke Muggleton, June 14, 1669.

Dear Friend in the true Faith, Mrs. Parker,

I RECEIVED a letter from you heretofore before I had seen you, which made me sensible that your faith was true, and your heart was right in the sight of God; and I being the messenger of God, and an ambassador in God's stead, could do no less than give judgment and sentence of blessedness upon you; and I see and know that the word of a true prophet is not in vain, but standeth for ever; and I have seen the fruit of faith and love abound in you since I have seen you, and that part of those melancholy thoughts you were exercised with in your mind about temporal matters, are in a measure vanished away, and comfortable thoughts do run in the blood in the room thereof, which cheereth the heart in the assurance of eternal life, and happiness after death, knowing there is no worse thing than there is in this life. Oh, how comfortable is faith, without doubting, in the soul of man and woman! It removes moun