knows the ways and methods of my Father at court, nor can any like
him show how the heart of my Father is at all times, in all things,
upon all occasions, towards Mansoul; for as no man knows the things
of a man but that spirit of a man which is in him, so the things of
my Father knows no man but this his high and mighty Secretary. Nor
can any, as he, tell Mansoul how and what they shall do to keep
themselves in the love of my Father. He also it is that can bring
lost things to your remembrance, and that can tell you things to
come. This teacher, therefore, must of necessity have the pre-
eminence, both in your affections and judgment, before your other
teacher; his personal dignity, the excellency of his teaching, also
the great dexterity that he hath to help you to make and draw up
petitions to my Father for your help, and to his pleasing, must lay
obligations upon you to love him, fear him, and to take heed that
you grieve him not.

'This person can put life and vigour into all he says; yea, and can
also put it into your heart. This person can make seers of you,
and can make you tell what shall be hereafter. By this person you
must frame all your petitions to my Father and me; and without his
advice and counsel first obtained, let nothing enter into the town
or castle of Mansoul, for that may disgust and grieve this noble
person.

'Take heed, I say, that you do not grieve this minister; for if you
do, he may fight against you; and should he once be moved by you to
set himself against you in battle array, that will distress you
more than if twelve legions should from my Father's court be sent
to make war upon you.