April 11. 1678. the Lamb's Warriours.
The sermon calls believers to hide in the presence of God, flee from the corrupting influences of the world, and be transformed to fight the battles of the Lamb.
Jane Lead preaches about the urgent call to seek refuge in the Bridegroom's Chamber, away from the corrupt influences of the world and the deceitful nature of the flesh. Believers are encouraged to flee from the temptations of the outward world and find safety in the secret place within themselves, symbolized by the Rock-cleft. A vision reveals a mighty army of believers who will fight for the Lamb and establish His reign on Earth, bringing all nations and kingdoms to serve Him through the manifestation of His glory in His saints.
Text
This Word given by way of Counsel to us was: Come, come, and hide within the Bridegroom's Chamber. For Vials upon the outward Court, and Whorish Principle are upon pouring out, haste and fly away from whatever of this ye do see in your own properties of Nature stirring, and in this respect do you hide from your own Flesh, for that is all treacherous. Therefore be ye sure to run into the secret Rock-cleft, that is very near to you, nay, in you. For destruction and waste, are determined upon the goodliness of all Flesh.
Then had I a sudden prospect, of a great Train of Bodies, that gave a lustre, and moved with such swiftness, as no Horse could keep pace with them.
And it was said, These are those, that shall fight the Battles of the Lamb, and bring him to reign on (and over) the Earth; that all Kingdoms, and Nations, may serve him, as appearing in his Saints.
Sermon Outline
- The Call to Hide in the Bridegroom's Chamber
- The Destruction of Fleshly Nature
- The Vision of the Lamb's Warriors
- The Great Train of Bodies
- The Speed and Swiftness of the Warriors
- The Purpose of the Warriors
Key Quotes
“Come, come, and hide within the Bridegroom's Chamber.” — Jane Lead
“For destruction and waste, are determined upon the goodliness of all Flesh.” — Jane Lead
“These are those, that shall fight the Battles of the Lamb, and bring him to reign on (and over) the Earth;” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- Believers must flee from the corrupting influences of the world and hide in the presence of God.
- The destruction of fleshly nature is necessary for transformation and conformity to Christ.
- Believers are called to fight the battles of the Lamb and bring Him to reign on the earth.