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  APRIL 1. 1678.
  by Jane Lead
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Summary: To effectively receive God's guidance and blessings, we must
first prepare ourselves spiritually by examining our hearts and seeking
renewal.

Topics: "Spiritual Readiness", "Purity Of Heart"
Scripture References: Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:27, James 4:8

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Jane Lead preaches about the importance of spiritual readiness and
purity in order to receive the blessings and movements of God. Using the
analogy of a mill on a flourishing hill waiting for wind to turn its
engine, she emphasizes the need for clean and white sails, symbolizing
purity and readiness, before the wind of God's Spirit can bring about
change and transformation. Lead urges the congregation to examine their
own lives and ensure they are spiritually prepared to receive God's
blessings and guidance.

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CONTENT
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Then was given me a resemblance to confirm this Word, as thus, There was
presented to me a green Flourishing-Hill, and upon this high Ascent
there seemed to be a fine framed-Mill, that stood still, and did no way
move to grind that which was brought into it. Upon which the Person who
was within, was called upon to move the Engin, that thereto did belong:
But he said they were too heavy, he could not stir them, he waited for a
gale of Wind. Nay, (the Voice cryed,) First put on clean and white
Sails. For those which were upon it, appeared to be all sullied and
torn. Without ye do observe this, no gale of Wind will be effectual. Of
this make application to your selves.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/jane-lead/april-1-1678/
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