Item 29 (Devotional writing), fols.106v-107r

An Exhortation to confidence in God's mercy

Let us in affliction never doubt of God's mercy

...

and sacrifice ourselves to his will as Abraham would his Son upon the Altar

Item 30 (Devotional writing), fols.106r-108r

Repent in Dust and Ashes

That is truly to repent, without pride

...

which was to give us a testimony of the mystery of our salvation

Item 32 (Prayer, Devotional writing), fols.109v-111v

Upon recovery out of sickness after Delivery

O Lord God to thee all thanks and praise belongs

...

to whom I give all thanks and glory now and for evermore

Item 33 (Prayer, Devotional writing), fols.111v-113r

Upon the occasion of my Husband'sBirthday

[John Egerton was born on 30th May 1623 .]

O my God, the only and everlasting God

...

and be you ever with him in his greatest extremity and distress

Item 35 (Meditation, Devotional writing), fols.114v-118v

Upon occasion of the death of my boy Henry

If God be pleased to give me a Child

...

to his glory and my comfort

[Line inserted between the lines, after line 30.]

[See also item 36.]

Item 36 (Verse, Elegy, Devotional writing), fols.119r-v

On my Boy Henry

Here lies a Boy the finest child from me

...

I mourn not for thy Birth, nor Cry

[See also item 35.]

Item 37 (Meditation, Devotional writing), fols.119v-121v

When I lost my Dear Girl Kate

My sorrow is great I confess

...

so great a blessing as that sweet child upon me

[See also the next two items (38 and 39).]

Item 38 (Meditation, Devotional writing), fols.121v-125v

On the same occasion

It was God's pleasure to afflict me

...

he may call us all to his blessed Kingdom to live with him forever

[The occasion is the death of her daughter Kate (see also items 37 and 39)]

Item 39 (Meditation, Devotional writing), fols.125v-127r

On the same occasion

In the sight of us the unwise

...

so must my sorrow submit

[The occasion is the death of her daughter Kate (see also items 37 and 38)]

Item 2 (Verse, Devotional writing), fol. iv r

Julea Pallmer September 28 1671

Blessed spirit, do thou indict

...

To warm, and quicken, my dull heart

Item 3 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 1

2 Longings to go hence

From earth's dark den, fain would I fly

...

And yet I cannot get up higher

[Page 1 is the verso of the fourth leaf of the volume.]

Item 4 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 1-2

3 The Love of Christ

Oh what unparalleled love was this

...

Must wait for an eternal age

Item 5 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 2-3

4 Of approach to God, in ordinances

I come to lie down at thy feet

...

And dwell with thee at length

Item 6 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 3-4

5 The world

This world's a vain, an empty thing

...

Through Christ, who gave himself for thee

Item 7 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 4-5

6 The complaint of a burdened soul

Some pity take

...

Say thou art righteous, good, and just

[This poem is written in two columns, with the final couplet appearing at at the top of the next page.]

Item 8 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 5-6

7 Mixed desires

Thou sitst between the cherubims

...

You may, then go your way

Item 9 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 6

8 Desires to love Christ

Though I can nothing for thee do

...

And ever shall endure

Item 10 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 6-7

9 Longings after a sense of Christ's love

Dear Lord, away fain would I fly

...

Both now, henceforth, and ever more

Item 11 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 8-9

10 Admirings of Christ and longings to be with him

Oh my redeemer dear

...

With pleasing, harmony

Item 12 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 9-11

11 Pride, and humility

'Twas pride that hurled the angels down

...

Lord, give it, unto me

Item 13 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 11

12 Of faith, and love

Faith, and love, are a comely pair

...

Oh sweet, and pleasing, rest

Item 14 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 11-14

13 Desertion

The full assurance of thy love

...

Thou'lt not turn hell, into heav'n for me

Item 15 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 14-16

14 The strugglings of faith October, 7 1671

Why lookest thou, so sternly at me

...

Though Satan, rage, and bawl

[Seven shorthand symbols follow the title of this poem.]

Item 16 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 16-17

15 Faith's triumph

Then now my soul, rejoice, and sing

...

And still admire, thee more, and more

Item 17 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 17-18

16 Thanksgiving or an acknowledgement of mercy

When I on faith, my thoughts pitched last

...

Thy name, may glorify

Item 18 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 19

17 The soul clouded after a clear sight of Christ

Thou hast my heart, my God, my Lord

...

Thou'lt surely hear my cry

Item 19 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 19-21

18 God demand, and the soul's reply

My son give me thy heart, thou sayest

...

Let be, to thee, my heart

Item 20 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 21-24

19 Rich supplies of grace, in Christ

In Christ there is, a full supply

...

Christ shall be glorious evermore

Item 21 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 24-26

20 The weary pilgrim

This world's, a prison unto me

...

That I must wrap me in

Item 22 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 26-29

21 A dark glance at the priviledges of a glorified state

At thy right hand, there's lasting joy

...

Then thou shalt see God's face

Item 23 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 29-32

22 A soul, moving towards its centre

This world I cannot live upon

...

There I thy praises, shall record

Item 24 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 32-34

23 The vanity of the world, and instability of creature comforts

This world is an enchantress, which

...

My God has gained my heart

Item 25 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 34-35

24 Experience of the same

What has this world, been unto thee?

...

When creature streams dried up

Item 26 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 36-38

25 Christ a perfect pattern, and complete saviour

Without defect, a pattern rare

...

When seen, and felt

Item 27 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 38-42

26 Temptation

Satan has still his sugared bait

...

Where Satan shall not creep

Item 28 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 42-44

27 An experience concerning affliction October 26 1671

This day I met, with trials sharp

...

Securing me from fear

Item 29 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 44-45

28 Of prayer

By prayer, we do hold

...

And always thriving be

Item 30 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 45-47

29 Of death

Though this be true death is accursed

...

I shall arise when dead

Item 31 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 47-50

30 The excellency, and sweetness of the life of faith

Oh noble life, oh life secure

...

Haste, to the glorious crown

Item 32 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 50-51

31 Beauty of holiness

Holiness is thine image bright

...

Till I thy self enjoy

Item 33 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 51-53

32 The soul in an ectasy of admiration, at the beauty of Christ, and the sweetness, of communion with him

Oh come and see, oh come, and see

...

I can't, come live with thee

Item 34 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 53-54

33 Reflection

My soul, my soul, what didst thou get

...

Lest I, become a prey

Item 35 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 55-56

34 The soul under a sense of suspending the answer of prayer

How long, oh Lord holy, and true

...

Until thou do, my soul remove

Item 36 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 56-57

35 Of idleness

If thou wilt not cut thy self work

...

As strongly led by thee

Item 37 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 57-60

36 None but Christ

There's none but Christ, there's none but Christ

...

The depths that in it be

Item 38 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 60-61

37 Home, home

Thou art the only, only, best

...

With her dear bridegroom still reside

Item 39 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 61-63

38 Love

If thou, thy goods giv'st to the poor

...

Where love, shall perfect be

Item 40 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 64-65

39 Perseverance

The crown is set, upon the head

...

And crown away at last

Item 41 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 65-66

40 Desires

The nearer I, approach to thee

...

Whom it desires, and longs, to see

Item 42 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 66-68

41 The soul admiring Christ longs to be with him

Come now my soul, let loose on Christ

...

Whilst I am in my way

Item 43 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 68-71

42 Concerning the Lord's day

Oh blessed, sacred, queen of days

...

Fruition of thy face

Item 44 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 71-72

43 The soul reaching out after what it most desires

Fain I would die

...

From me one ray

Item 45 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 72-74

44 The soul greatly clouded November 20 1671

What means, this dismal cloudiness

...

Whilst I walk, in darkness

Item 46 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 74-75

45 Upon Christ's return November 22

How sweet are thy returning rays

...

And in thy love shall swim

Item 47 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 75-77

46 High expectations, calls for a high, and suitable conversation

What manner of persons ought we

...

When hence they flee

Item 48 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 77-79

47 Experience

How sweetly dost thou melt my heart

...

My soul to God most high

Item 49 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 79-81

48 The more holy, the more happy

The grace of God which to us brings

...

On whom our hearts are bent

Item 50 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 81-82

49 The soul greatly clouded

What shall I say, what shall I do

...

And rest, although thou kill

Item 51 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 82-84

50 Concerning sin

Sin is a contrariety

...

When fixed in heaven's sphere

Item 52 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 84-85

51 A desirable day

My God, I long for that sweet day

...

Hasten, this blessed, happy day

Item 53 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 86

52 Experience

Thou dost oh Lord, prepare our heart

...

That pride, may not forth burst

Item 54 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 86-88

53 Contempt of the world and folly of worldlings

Alas poor, empty, sorry world

...

We might avoid the smart

Item 55 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 88-89

54 Lets hindering the soul in its speedy progress, to its desired home

Fain I would break through ev'ry let

...

And never stop, till time be done

Item 56 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 89-91

55 Upon the sight of a hasty traveler

When sometimes I do stand, and view

...

Haste with thee, for to be

Item 57 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 91-92

56 A lasting name

If thou wouldst eternise thy fame

...

But still be on record

Item 58 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 92-93

57 Longing desires, and restless breathings. of the soul, after the full enjoyment of Christ

Oh when shall Christ, and my soul meet

...

And on sweet Jesus, fix thine eye

Item 59 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 93-95

58 The freeness of grace in its actings

The freeness of thy grace is strange

...

Henceforth, eternally

Item 60 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 95-97

59 The voice of faith December 6 1671

I know in whom, I have believed

...

That I may still praise, thee

Item 61 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 97-98

60 The soul tasting something of the sweetness of God. longs to get nearer and have its fill of him

Dear God, how sweet art. thou to me

...

To take possession, of the crown

Item 62 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 98-99

61 Concerning judging of others

Sit thou not on, the judgment seat

...

I should be found, to murther

Item 63 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 100

63 Experience March 3 1671/2

I heard of one has got the start

...

To have of thee, my joyful fill

[There is no poem number 62 in the ""First Century"", meaning that there are in fact 199 poems in the collection as a whole, even though the numbering goes to 200. In the ""Second Century"" Palmer has skipped poem 88 but has two poems numbered 96, so there are 100 poems in that section.]

Item 64 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 100-103

64 The priviledges, and happiness of believers

Each saint, is a victorious king

...

Of joyful victory

Item 65 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 103-105

65 The mansion

Arise by faith, my soul be gone

...

Whilst on these heights, of love, I gaze

Item 66 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 105-107

66 All wants made up in Christ

Thou drawst a veil over my grace

...

Can ne're be fully pris'd

Item 67 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 107-108

67 Unworthiness no let in the pursuit of the greatest attainments because grace is free

A sence of my unworthiness

...

When filled shall be my cup

Item 68 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 108-110

68 The soul's pleadings to be gone

How long oh Lord, holy and true

...

My soul's impatient of delay

Item 69 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 110-112

69 Contentation

A will that's fully swallowed

...

When God calls, to let go

Item 70 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 112-115

70 Some few particular mercy (amongst many) taken notice of through the whole course of life

How sweet it is, to meditate

...

Thy grace, to levity

[This poem is a spiritual autobiography of Palmer's life, focusing almost solely on the stages of her salvation.]

Item 71 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 115-117

71 Hope

A Christian's life's a life of hope

...

At the sweet fountain head

Item 72 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 117-118

72 A view of the vanity of the world, and the sweetness of Christ makes the soul long after him

Thou art in the abstract, most dear

...

Unto the God above

Item 73 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 118-121

73 The soul weary, and tired, with the world, makes out earnestly, after that, which can give satisfaction

I can't endure, this world, 'tis poor

...

My soul, to its sweet harbour

Item 74 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 121-122

74 The soul under a sense, of God's hiding his face

Lord let me have

...

To the vision beatifical

Item 75 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 122-124

75 Fear conquered, by faith

Sometimes with David, I do say

...

And make them all, abscond

Item 76 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 124-126

76 Eternity

Eternity, eternity

...

Yield new matter of praise

Item 77 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 126-127

77 Longings to be gone

Oh when shall I, hoist sail, and go

...

Then in thy love, I still shall range

Item 78 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 127-129

78 The fruit of sin, or a lamentation for England

What cause have we, ashamed to stand

...

Unto our children dear

[This poem analyses the recent history of England in terms of divine judgment. The great plague of 1665 is mentioned in stanza 4, the defeat of the English navy during the Dutch War is mentioned in stanza 5, and The Great Fire of London of 1666 is mentioned in stanza 6.]

Item 79 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 129-130

79 The child in a stranger's arms

Oh world, what means thy tempting charms

...

And fetch me, to thy throne

Item 80 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 130-131

80 The soul's support and comfort in the worst times, and under the greatest storms

'Tis time, my soul to exercise. thy faith

...

Whilst ages of eternity, remain

Item 81 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 132-133

81 Questions of a restless dissatisfied soul

When shall this black night disappear

...

And growing up apace

Item 82 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 133-135

82 Worldlings' folly

Mad world, why dost thus mistake

...

When I in glory's, orb shall shine

Item 83 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 135-136

83 The best cordial

A cordial, in a fainting hour

...

And Christ shall still, new life give forth

Item 84 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 136-138

84 The soul's complaint from a sense of its instability, and inconstancy, in this imperfect state

Oh who will help me, for to moan

...

Thy grace shall fully shine

Item 85 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 138-140

85 The soul longing for death, eyes the resurrection, and future happiness of the body

Oh death come, come

...

Him ever more

Item 86 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 140-141

86 The soul viewing Christ in his humiliation, rejoices at and longs for a sight of his now glorious exaltation, and his second appearance

Come now my soul, behold thy king

...

And we with thee, shall haunt

[The number and first two words in the title of this poem are surmounted by seven shorthand symbols.]

Item 87 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 142

87 The soul encouraging itself with the hopes of the speedy satisfaction of its desires in the full enjoyment of God

What meanst thou poor. imprisoned soul

...

And fetch me, to, the fountain head

Item 88 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 142-143

88 More to the same purpose

He that hath said, it is but yet

...

And bathe in seas, of love divine

Item 89 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 143-144

89 Longings to be in heaven

When shall I leave, this world unkind

...

And drenched in love at fountain head

Item 90 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 144-145

90 The soul passionately longing after satisfaction in the full enjoyment of God

I long, I thirst, I cannot rest

...

I shall be filled then

Item 91 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 145-146

91 About thoughts

When shall it once, be natural

...

To objects, pure, and high

Item 92 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 146-148

92 The soul expostulating with God under a sense, of the hiding of his face March 11 1671/2

My God, why hidest thou thy face

...

What giv'n under thine hand

Item 93 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 148-149

93 About spiritual discourse June 13 1672

What means this sinful. modesty

...

Fit opportunity

Item 94 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 149-150

94 Emulation, and desire June 18 1672

Oh blessed souls now sweetly lodged above

...

Because of dubious thoughts which fill my breast

Item 95 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 151-152

95 The soul under a sense of Christ's hiding his face, and suspending influences makes its complaint

How mutable is this my state

...

And draw thou near apace

Item 96 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 152-154

96 Spiritual pride June 20 1672

Wouldst thou my soul, a monster see

...

Be thine alway

Item 97 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 155-156

97 The soul having a little glimpse of God afar off. wonders what it shall have, and longs, for full enjoyment

If thy back parts so lovely be

...

Till I climb Zion hill

Item 98 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 156-157

98 Heaven upon earth June 21

How sweetly this the soul, doth animate

...

Of love upon, the top of Sion hill

Item 99 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 157-160

99 Concerning the good opinion of men

What is the vain applause of man

...

With true renown

Item 100 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 160-161

100 The soul pleasing itself beforehand with its last farewell at its departure

Farewell vain world, from thee I flee

...

And thy face always see

Come Lord Jesus come quickly Amen

[This is the final poem of the ""First Century"" of verse; numbering begins again at number 1 for the ""Second Century"".]

Item 101 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 162

Oh let thy spirit me direct

...

A light, to lead them unto thee

[This untitled poem is the first poem for the ""Second Century"" of verse.]

Item 102 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 163-165

2 Satan's policy and enmity. June 22 1672

Oh what a subtle enemy

...

And fetch me up, out of his way

Item 103 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 165-166

3 The soul desiring still to have that presented to its eye. as may, make it swiftly towards heaven

An earnest penny give me still

...

Through this rough sea, to thee

Item 104 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 166-168

4 Our dependency upon. and beholdingness to free grace

When the sun removes up from the earth

...

Perfect in thee

Item 105 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 168-169

5 The soul expostulating with itself because of anxious thoughts

What meanst thou thus my soul to rove

...

Thee to a fuller store

Item 106 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 169-171

6 From dark, and cloudy providences, upon the church, and people of God. June 25 1672

Shall we, our father angry see

...

And succour thine without delay

Item 107 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 171-172

7 The soul reaching out after a nearer communion, and higher attainments. June 26 1672

It never is so well indeed, with me

...

Through this my pilgrimage, and weary race

Item 108 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 172

8 Temptation vanquished

Doth Satan tell thee, that thy God

...

If thou believe, and hope

Item 109 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 172-173

9 Spiritual sloth the soul's ruin

What cause have we, for to bewail

...

And then my motion, will be swift

Item 110 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 174-175

10 Motives to quicken the soul to diligence, June 26

Let not thy sloth, thy hopes defeat

...

On Zion hill

Item 111 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 175

11 From those words in Luke 2:7 and laid him in a manger because there was no room for him in the inn

How strange this word, sounds in my ears

...

Dear Lord, 'tis all thine own

Item 112 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 176

12 Upon this question how do, you do

Who can be well

...

Though I can't come to tell

Item 113 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 177

13 June 28 1672

Thy ways, are ways, of pleasantness

...

Worth having, as from thee doth flow

Item 114 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 177-178

14 Experience working in - soul encouragement (to hope and wait for greater mercies) and thankfulness

In my distress, to thee I cried

...

Of thine excellencies

[The dash in the title curves upwards at the edges and is possibly a shorthand symbol meaning ""the"".]

Item 115 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 178-180

15 Christ only excellent, only desirable

The sun, and moon are glorious

...

To all eternity

Item 116 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 180-183

16 Infinite love of Christ

What love is this, that boiled in

...

Up in thy love, at fountain head

Item 117 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 183-185

17 The soul from a sense of its unworthiness of the least mercy. expostulateth with itself, for it discontent; because it has not greater mercies, yet gathers support from the freeness of God's grace

How darest thou my soul, thus to

...

If constant they abide

Item 118 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 185-186

18 The soul expostulating with God, upon particular occasions, and sad apprehensions

Wilt thou lay the foundation

...

By influencial, rays divine

Item 119 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 186-187

19 The soul expostulating with itself for its restless, impatient desires to be gone, revived by Mrs Sl- death. July 6 1672

What dost thou ail, my soul, what dost thou ail

...

Shall in the arms, of my redeemer lie

Item 120 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 187-188

20 The soul gathering some relief from experience, though clouded, and far from what it would have

I see thou'lt not cast me off quite

...

Continually, in me

Item 121 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 188-190

21 Free grace the soul's encouragement to seek after great things, July 9 1672

What is the reason thou shouldst not

...

World's joy, and bliss

Item 122 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 190-192

22 Folly of plodding, and carking for the world

It seemeth, sometimes strange to me

...

Oh when shall I, there make my nest

Item 123 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 192-193

23 The worst of Christ better than the world's best excellencies

Christ's refuse is, better by far

...

Of which I can't be fond

Item 124 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 193-194

24 The best trade. July 10 1672

Wouldst thou my soul, be very rich

...

With him I long to see

Item 125 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 194-196

25 Our mistakes for want of skill in the methods of the spirit in the actings of grace from whence proceeds trouble

We fill ourselves with fear

...

And see my saviour dear

Item 126 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 196-197

26 The soul courting death

When shall I bid thee welcome, death

...

Till thou life's knot untie

Item 127 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 197-198

27 Folly

We fools, to broken cisterns go

...

Upon the top, of Zion hill

Item 128 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 198-199

28 The soul longing to be at home, can find no relief from the creature, but makes its moan to the God of pity. July 18 1672

How long shall thoughts perplex, and throng

...

Of rugged time

Item 129 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 199-200

29 The soul under fears of declining

I fear sometimes, I do decline

...

Thou'st brought me safe, on high

Item 130 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 200-201

30 Infinite power, and wisdom in bringing so much good to the soul, out of the greatest of evils. sin.

Sometimes I can't but wonder why

...

Say thou amen. I'm happy then

Item 131 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 201-202

31 The soul's comfort only from free grace

'Tis well for me

...

At that we cannot comprehend

Item 132 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 202-203

32 The soul eyeing the beauty of much grace, and deep humility, breathes after such a frame

Add still to grace, in this my race

...

When I, to heaven get

Item 133 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 203-205

33 The soul's. all, in another world July 22 1672

My country's in another world

...

Until with thee, I dwell

Item 134 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 205

34 Upon parting with a dear friend brother Gilbert, July 26 1672

What are the comforts of this life

...

Still dwelling in omnipotence

Item 135 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 206

35 The soul under the distempers of its body relieves itself, by eyeing its future glory, and freedom

How doth this mouldering tent of clay

...

Each dust, shall be calcined

Item 136 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 206-207

36 Love, September 1 1672

There is one thing, which I would crave

...

And to its center fly

Item 137 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 207

37 September 3 1672

Thou seest it fit, to keep me low

...

Till I thy face, in glory view

Item 138 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 207-208

38

I can't but passionately long

...

O'er me whilst here I dwell

Item 139 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 208

39 The soul under fears of hypocrisy, sees it need of examination, both from scripture, from the deceitfullness of the heart, and from the fair shows of many that have been deceived. September 4 1672

What need hast thou with speed

...

And by the law, of grace stands good

Item 140 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 209

40 September 4 The soul's charge drawn up against intruders and complaint to the right owner and Lord of the house

Cast out intruders, Lord

...

And heavenly disdain

Item 141 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 210

41 The soul desiring faster growth and speedy ripeness

That this agrees unto thy will

...

A quick maturity

Item 142 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 210-211

42 The soul looking at, and longing for an eternal sabbath. September 8 1672

When shall that blessed, sabbath morning dawn

...

From the enjoyment of him, whom I love

Item 143 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 211-212

43 Meditations on the glory of that day, when all the saints, that ever were are, or shall be shall meet together September 10

Oh for that glorious day, we look to see

...

Shall not without us, fully perfect be

Item 144 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 212

44 Enlarged desires after the full enjoyment of God in glory

My God, my rock. and my fortress

...

Whilst I bathe in love's streams

Item 145 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 213

45 The soul clouded. September 12 1672

Why turnest thou thy face away

...

On me, to all, eternity

Item 146 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 213

46 The soul by faith, triumphing over Satan, and rejoicing in hopes of future freedom. through Christ alone.

Oh what a real comfort 'tis

...

When Christ shall set thee free, from thrall

Item 147 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 214

47 Another to the same purpose

The prince of this world is cast out

...

Unto a blessed eternity

Item 148 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 214-216

48 The blessedness of a true Christian September 26

Oh what a blessed thing it 'tis to be

...

By which we do climb up unto the throne

Item 149 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 216-217

49 Satan's malice, and the saint's victory

The lively Christian, doth alarm hell

...

To him that doth their heads, with victory crown

Item 150 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 217-218

50 Concerning the preciousness of time

Oh time, oh time, that precious thing

...

Where I, thy face, shall see

Item 151 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 218-219

51 The sweet benefits, that flow from union with Christ. September 22 1672

From union, with our dearest head, and king

...

Unto, the ages, of eternity

Item 152 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 219-220

52 September 25 1672

Why sitst thou musing thus

...

To this vain word, and him pursue

Item 153 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 220-221

53 The soul's complaint September 27 1672

Thou'lt scarcely let me look

...

Shall drink, eternally

Item 154 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 221

54 Dedication

My heart dear Lord, it is thine own

...

On it always

Item 155 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 221-222

55 February 11 1672/3

Oh blessed day, when I shall still

...

Or take me up, with thee to live

Item 156 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 222-224

56 Mr H

My soul doth pine, and long, to be

...

But haste, to an eternal day

[The title is followed by 16 shorthand symbols.]

Item 157 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 225

57 The soul's strength only in God

Lord I have none, but thee on earth

...

And in thine arms, my soul enfold

Item 158 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 225-226

58 The soul complaint, being greatly perplexed. May 6:1673

What cloudiness, hath me possessed

...

What thou hast done, do not disown

Item 159 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 226-227

59 May 7 1673 Faith's triumph, over temptation

Whilst by temptation, I am tried

...

No dart of his can thither fly

Item 160 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 227-228

60 May 12 1673

My soul, art heaven-born then be sublime

...

With that which is reserved, in heaven for thee

Item 161 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 229

61 Wonders and misteries of divine love

Oh strange, oh wonderful

...

On Zion's sacred hill

Item 162 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 229-231

62 Experience. May 23 1673

What mystery

...

And fit me, for, eternity

Item 163 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 231-232

63 May 28 1673 The soul wondering it can get no more. seeing there is such a fullness in God and grace is free

What is the reason, I can get no more

...

And cast out sin

Item 164 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 232-233

64 The soul's, longings to be gone. with the reasons of it.

Oh when shall I

...

As pris'ners that look through the grate

Item 165 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 233-234

65 May 30 1673 The soul in overwhelming perplexity

'Twas sweet with me, when I

...

By influential rays, divine

Item 166 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 234-235

66 No rest below perfection, June 3 1673

I could complain

...

Till, I get my fill, of heaven's cheer

Item 167 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 235

67 The soul's desire, June 6 1673

A burning beacon, of pure love

...

In seas, of pure, unmixed, love

Item 168 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 235-236

68 An occasional addition June 16 1673

Oh let my flames, of love burn pure

...

And ripen, to a perfect growth

[The title is followed by seven shorthand symbols.]

Item 169 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 236-237

69 Grace better than peace June 22 1673

Oh what is peace, compared with grace

...

To store it up, in bank

Item 170 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 237-238

70 June 23 1673 Satan's spite

Oh why am I

...

Of grace, and love so free

Item 171 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 238-239

71 Particular meditations. June 24 1673

Why ask you me, what 'tis that I would have

...

With haste to a sinless immortality

Item 172 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 239-240

72 Let your light so shine, before men that they may see, your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven. June 24 1673

I know when I

...

And to eternity

Item 173 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 240-241

73 The devil's picture, June 25

Why lookst thou, with a grudging eye

...

It doth, so fright

Item 174 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 241-242

74 June 25 1673

For what thou givst, I'll thankful be

...

For those, that long for more.

Item 175 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 242-243

75 June 26 1673

To man, at first. thou didst dispense

...

And make me, savingly, believe

Item 176 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 244

76 June 26 1673 Two foes

This world, and I, can ne'er agree

...

If up my heart, to thee thou'lt wind

Item 177 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 245

77 Death no respecter of persons

Death, he doth make. no difference

...

A friend, most greatly in request

Item 178 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 245-246

78 A cheerful countenance, the duty of God's, people, June 28 1673

Why walkst thou droopingly

...

And on him fix their love

Item 179 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 246-247

79 June 29:1673 - worlds deceitfulness

Oh pitiful empty world, and vain

...

From which, I'd be free

[The dash in the title curves upwards at the edges and is possibly a shorthand symbol meaning ""the"".]

Item 180 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 247-248

80 July 1 1673

Oh why wilt thou, leave sin in thine

...

And wilt remember it, no more

Item 181 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 248-249

81 God's promise put the soul into a firmer better state, than anything of merit could do, July 2

Though by desert, we nothing claim

...

Shall then, be wrung into our cup.

Item 182 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 249-250

82 An addition of wonder

But why shouldst thou such grace bestow

...

To the ages of eternity

Item 183 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 250-251

83 Infinite love, and grace. July 2 1673

If thou from hell, hadst only set

...

With the unsinning choir

Item 184 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 251-252

84 Severity in love, better than prosperity in anger July 3 1673

How often dost thou strike our fingers off

...

In my swift motion, to eternity

Item 185 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 252-253

85

Oh bring my will so, fully o'er to thine

...

To that sweet art, of contentation

Item 186 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 253

86 July 4 1673

A stranger: in a sorry inn

...

Engulphed and swallowed, up in thee

Item 187 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 253-254

87

What thou, through riches of free grace

...

O'er him, and ev'ry enemy

Item 188 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 254-255

88 Romans 8:28 v July 4

All things, together, work for good

...

Each foe shall fall down flat

[Poem 88 is mislabelled 89 by Palmer. She skipped 88 in her numbering but she has two poems numbered 96, so there are still 100 poems in the ""Second Century"" of poems.]

Item 189 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 255-257

89 God's fullness, common bounty, and special love, the soul's choice, July 5 1673

When we our minds, and thoughts, do set

...

And live, with thee, eternally

[Poem 89 is mislabelled 90 by Palmer.]

Item 190 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 257

90 July 6 1673 Loath to part

When we do get, so near to thee

...

Filled with thee

[Poem 90 is mislabelled 91 by Palmer.]

Item 191 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 258

91 Experience of Satan's malice July 7

The devil will withstand

...

Doth lead, me captive, at his will

[Poem 91 is mislabelled 92 by Palmer.]

Item 192 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 258-259

92 1 John 3:2 July 8

We cannot tell whilst here

...

To sights, immediate

[Poem 92 is mislabelled 93 by Palmer.]

Item 193 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 259

93 July 9

What is it, that thou dost require

...

I may, find none, for them, to spare

[Poem 93 is mislabelled 94 by Palmer.]

Item 194 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 260

94 The day of judgment July 9

Oh how doth it amaze, to think of thy

...

To live with him, to all eternity

[Poem 94 is mislabelled 95 by Palmer.]

Item 195 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 260-261

95 Covetousness. 10 July 1673

Oh what is this, that steals our hearts away

...

Of a short race

[Poem 95 is mislabelled 96 by Palmer. She has labelled two poems 96.]

Item 196 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 261-262

96 July 11 1673

The nations, of the world do reel

...

For that, sung out, by thine, to thee

[The title is followed by six shorthand symbols.]

[This is the second poem that Palmer has labelled 96.]

Item 197 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 262-263

97 An expostulation of the soul with itself. July 11

What unbelief is this

...

Shall be thy sweet security

Item 198 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 263-264

98 The soul having examined the world, summed her up, and found, her, empty, vain, and deceitful, take its solemn farewell beforehand. July 12

Oh world, what is in thee, to be desired

...

Once more vain world, I bid thee now farewell

Item 199 (Verse, Devotional writing), p. 264

99 Something - soul would know the meaning of but can't yet resolve, through grace, to go on July 21 1673

What is the reason (Lord) that I

...

And if not here, on Sion hill

[The dash in the title curves upwards at the edges and is possibly a shorthand symbol meaning ""the"".]

Item 200 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp. 264-267

100 The soul's fixed desire

I would frequently, from thee hear

...

As, a pledge, we shant be long apart

Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly

[pp. 266-267 are blank.]

Item 4.1 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp.91-93

Some experimental passages of her life with reflections upon Jacob's words "few and evil have the days of the years of my life been"

[a few words have been cut off from the top left corner of the page, possibly the name of a woman given the referent "her" in the title]

Tis strange that he unborn ere he saw light

...

God grant me an honest life an[d] happy death

Item 4.2 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp.93-94

Of Love

O thou blest native of celestial joy

...

To expel the fury of resistless love

Item 4.3 (Verse, Devotional writing), pp.95-96

The joy in sweet harmony of praise that never shall have an end

Like to a light fast lock in lanthorne [lantern] dark

...

I may enjoy my hopes, the best at last

Item 4.5 (Verse, Devotional writing), p.97

A poem of Mr. George Herbert's / in his Temple. On the picture of Jesus

Jesus, Jesus.

...

Confirmed with joy by heaven's eternal king

[Herbert's poem "Jesu" is embedded within this longer poem. The first line and the last six do not belong to Herbert, and may be original material added by the transcriber. See MS item 5.8, which takes a similar approach to the Lord's Prayer]

Item 5.5 (Verse, Devotional writing), p.101

Jude, the 12 Keep yourselves in the love of God

[this is the same hand that has written the poems of MS item 4]

To love the lovely who can choose

...

In love to Thee that ne'er shall cease,

[the poem ends with a comma, as though it were unfinished, but there is no continuation of the poem in this MS]

Item 5.8 (Verse, Biblical writing, Devotional writing), p.103

A poem in couplets, each concluding with a phrase from the Lord's Prayer

How great a comfort or assurance ri[crossed out] rather

...

With hearts as well as voices sing