Felicity directory, 1812

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jd never-failing method to obtain and acquire

Both in this World^ Sf in that which is to come:

With other Matter equally Profitable and Curious j - being a complete Directory to an

Flowers of Literature 6f the Essence of Divinity,

Author of several Vd uahle and Useful Publications,

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Agent, and will be sent unto the Doctor m order to be immediately executed, on the shortest nottce, when the same are dulv paid for who will call agair. tor this book, if not purchased. All our agents, and also all booksellers in the united kingdom, w^il always be regularly supplied with these books at 4s. 6d per dozen, by applying to the Doctor as aforesaid, by letter post paid, at any time whatsoever, when the same are duly paid for.

Whoever is taught to despise the most wonderful works of God, ^'ill require but liule persuasion to despise hmi also in his most holy word ; which being now frequently done in this pr sent day and gene- ration, such miserable unhappy characters are quite readv to despise heaven, and even God himfelf ; after which. I need not lell you the consequences. For a sufficient proof of all these most grievous calamities, see my Disseuation on Villany," and also our Telestial

All our agents &c. have full power to give, transmit, and present all these great flwours, pecuniary advantages, and most beneficia( offices herein mentioned, to any of their friends or acquaintainces, lesidmg in any part of England, Ireland, Scodand, or Wales, v^ho may desire to receive the great benefit of the same, at any time

i^, B. If any person shall attempt to print or publish any copy of this book, with an intent to defraud him who hath possession of the copy-right, buch offender or ofienders will be prosecuted accorditig to law, M the Act directs.

If there can be found any wise and learned Gentleman, in any pait of England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales, that can either confute, defeat, or prove to be false and erroneous, any subject, matter, article, or thing, contained in this book, all such persons will be fully entitled to the SILVER CUP offered in my Universal Fortune Teller," pages

No person ought ever to le without this most valualle^ interesiinf!:^ avd entertaining book, which we now present unto them for SIX- PENCE ONLY^ giving them at the same time full possession of the

Leading the way to know all things past, present, and to come ; toge- ther with the blessings of health, wealth, &c*.

Who is a servant of CioD, and a most dutiful subject to f he best of Monarchs ;

T^ ETURNS his sincere thanks for the many favours ^ he ha^j received from his friends and the public in general; and now begs leave to inform them, ihat he still continues to receive the various applications of his patients, in his usual form, way, and n?anner, viz.

First. He giveth that medical judgment upon the urine of his patients, by all those certain and long-es- tablished rules which were left us by the ancients for that purpose, in order to show the true cause, gituatroo, and nature of the disease, &c, A letter being w) itien and sent by the patients themselves will be sufficient.

SecuDdlv He aUo giveth judgment upon the nisters of heaven at the lime ot apphcativm, wrnch hath always been found sufficient to show what part of the

h0;^y is afflicted, the true cause and nature of the disease, &c. with the natuie ot the medicines that ought to be administered and given in each particular case, together with the natural constitution of the patient, &c. &:c. the whole being founded on philosophy, scripture, reason, religion^ mathematics, daily experience, and constant practice. The terms for advice respecting infirmities and bodily diseases are Half-a-Guinea each. Psalm ^c.*' page 3Q5 j and my Lamens of Intercession &c.

The Doctor (who is a most zealous member and defender of the established Church of England) being afeo the author of several most useful and valuable publications, now begs leave to inform the public, that he hath constantly on sale, a valuable set of holy covse* umtdetSy telesmeSy ^c, by which means every afflicted person may have the virtues of all their said medicines &o much increased and augmented that the sick and the diseased will be most speedily restored to their former good state of health by the same, if curable. See my

The following holy consecrated lamens &c, are also made by the rules of spiritual astrology, and arc calculated to prevent the common miseries of human life, <kc. showing also the best method of preventing the utter ruin and destrucnonof kingdoms and states.

And also bv the use of the same, any lady may Mave a clear, full, and most perfect sight of the gentle- mafi she will marry, so as to perfectly know him by a vision or dream in the night. Joel ii, 28, Acts ii. If,

3. By the use of the same, a lady may marry the gentleman she loves, if agreeable to the will of God, and Fully enjoy happiness and felicity after marriage. II Cor.

4. They will most powerfully protect and defend any lady against all the various powers of seduction, insult, &:c. and also from the malignant grasp of the most atrocious and abandoned libertine at all times and ^* The Lady preserved Jrom Ruin^ or a DissertoJion on

5. They are also an inestimable treasure for all pregnant ladies, which will prove to be their greatest

Cabinet of Knowledge,'* What lady who values her health and life would be without such divine assistance;^ and the protection of heaven ?

6 They will also -iiost powerfully protect and 4rfend the traveller from the rapacious hands of thieves

and robbers, and also from the power and malice of his

15 - 17. vVhiit tradesman or traveller would ever be without these celestial treasures ?

7. They will also increase and promote success and prosperity in journies, and also in all trades, pro-

8. They will also most powerfully increase peace, harmony^ and concord, in all those families where these

9. They are also a certain remedy for all those

persons who have any reason to suppose themselves afflicted with any kind of witchcraft or er.: haotment whatsoever. Note. If there were no such things, as some suppose, theie need not have been an Act of Par- liament made against it.

The Art of War,

Shewing the best method of proteding. ^ reKervin^. and defending and the same oi his IVJajesty's iove ^.x ; \ lurtl

10. They will not only power! ully protect and Mend the British Army and Navy'm all those times of

the greatest danger^ but also give them a mo&t complete victory over all their enemies, both foreign and domestic; so that whoever weareth the same, need fear no foe. Thev will also most powerfully engage the Armij of Heaven into iheir service both by sea and land, hi all times and places whatsoever ; so that one shall chase a thoumndy and two put ten thousand to flight. Deuter. - This is the only method of insuring prosperity and success in all fniure expeditions <^c. ; and if any person in the world shall attempt to prove that this is not the true^ rights and proper Art of War^ the Doctor will be much obliged to him to do so if he can. Then if we are right, and it is not in your power to prove the contrary, why is not this most important subject favoured with your most serious attention ? for. As it ivas in the beginnings is now ^ and ever shall le^ world ivithout end^ yellow and pestilential fevers ^c. are the arrows of death

While Joshua led the armed bands

Of Israel forth to war,

Engaged in humble prayer.

These armed bands had quickly fdil'd. And perished in the figbt^

If Moses* prayer had not prevail'd. To put his foes to flight.

When Moses' hands thro' weakness dropp*<i>

The warriors fainted too ; Israers success at once was stopp'd.

And Am'lek boider grew.

A people always prore to boast.

Were taught by this suspense^ That not a numerous armed host^

But God was their defence.

Wc now of fleets and armies vaunt.

And ships and men prepare ; But men like Moses most we want.

To save the state by prayer.

Yet Lord we hope thou hast prepared

A hidden few to day. The nation*s sacred strength and guard.

To weep, and mourn, and pray.

O hear their prayers and grant us aid.

Bid war and discord cease. Heal the sad breach thai m\ hath made.

And bless us all with peace I

See my Celestial Warrior^ Of* the Art of JVary' fdso my Universal Fortune-teller page 108. Hel.

11. They will not only much promote, augment^ and increase, happiness and felicity between ladies and gentlemen after marriage, but will also daily lead them in the way where they may obtain health, happiness, virtue, wisdom, prosperity, long life, pleasure, and felicity, both in this world, and also in that which is to

Are daily worn by the friends of the sick and dis- eased, for their benefit and on their behalf: they are also made, consecrated, and prepared, on any other lawful subject, matter^ or thing, whatsoever.

For the Ladies only ^ On their own Terms, not less than One Guinea.

A special Remedy and Cure for all those who are in Troulle and Affliction Which prevents and mitigates the evil accidents snd dangers in their nativities, and gives them whatever they may hope, wish for and desire, agreeable to the will of heaven ; together with the blessings of health, pros*- peritv, pleasure, happiness, and felicity, both in this world and also in that which is to come. Each lady must « ( ,me and apply herself in person, in order to receive all the great benefits of the same, when they may alwavs depend upon the greatest secresy. Let eharitv induce you to inform all your female fiiends and acquaintances where they may duly receive all these great benefits, and heaven will reward this your labour

rhfc Doctor will wait on any^ady or gentleman, at their own houses, in any part of England, Scotland, or Wales, who have no objection to first send and remit yntohim such additional expenses as will be necessarily required for the same.

Wmm 10 to SO Gir neas each, suited to tf ie conveniencyof Purchasers.

Optima Rev elat 10 Stella ! Divination b}^ >piyiiiTal Astrology John iv, sg. Gen^ xliv, 5,

Badles and gentlemen are regularly furnished and

supplied vv^ith a complete Grand Portable Celestial

Oracle, for their private resort at pleasure, the whole made plain asid easv to the meanest capacity ; which will answer all manner of questions on any lawTul subject^ matter, or thing whatsoever, relating unto all things past, present, and to come; containing the most wonderful mysteries and secrets of the celestial regions and show- ing the great power^ force., strengtii, virtue, and mfluence of the angels and ministers of ijeaven upon the whole life, actions, and body of n^an, and also upon all things here below ; daily performiiig all their most wonderful operari<ms by the direction of the Great Creator of the universe. Containing also the ar of healing the sick and diseased ; discerning, mitii'ating, and preventing all accidents and dangers in their nativities, by spiritual astrologv : the whole delivered out in proper distinct lessons, tiitir bv personal or literal application, when the saoK- i.^ dulv paid for. Wisdom of Solomon vii, \ 7,

The Doctor will always pay as great attention to the various appliccitions of the servant man or maid, as^he would to the first gentleman or lady in the kingdom. See my Celestial Monitor,'' containing a description of the poiver, force, influence, &c of the comet, ^c.

N. B Please to observe that these holy consecrated

&c l)ut on the contrarx^ tsr spiritual a t celestial

wonderful operations and works herein rnaUio td ; and are also intended ior the great use, i r fit, be iefit, and advantage of mankmd m general Ii any person shall enquire how they receive their said virtues &c, let

me also ask them who'gives virtue to the grass and licrbs of the field &€. ? All things are possible with God, by and in whose power and authority alone, these Imnens &c. daily perform all their most wonderful works and Luke xviiiv^?. Make one fair and impartial trial.

The intent and 'meaning of these said holy Iwrnen^i &c. is, that they bind them to their duty to God, fully engage the armv of heaven into iheir service, and confer npon them a celestial^ angelic, invisible guard, to attend the beare thereof, in order to defend them in the time of danger, anu also to do all such things for them as is therein mentioned, which may be agreeable and consis

These never-failmg holy consecrated lamens &c. may be duly made to do and perform any lawful subject, matter, or thing whatsoever, tliat is found to be agree- able to and consistent with the will of God ; and are, indeed, a most valuabli^treasure, seeing that they totally prevent ruin^ want , poverty ^ distress^ bankruptcy^ rapes y

All orders for the above-mentioned articles and celestial tieasures willbeexcutcd on the shortest notice, when thesan>eis duly paid fQr^ Price of the said celestial jewels, treasures, &c. are One Guinea eaCb^ being sent by a Post-office order payable at sight.

Letters, post paid, from any part of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, will he as regularly answered and duly attended lo as personal applcation, at all times whatsoever, as usual

If any man shall ever attempt to join, unite, or weigh the most w^onderful works of God in the same balance with witchcraft, conjuration, or the works of the devil, all such diabolical characters will most assur- edly have and receive their full weight in the day of Judgement; as all such acts and deeds arc nothing'le^s

than a positive declaration of war against heaven : zui while the same doth remain in this state, the sword will never depart from this land. I shall be glad to know where the gentleman lives that is abfe to confute or defeat me, by proving the contrary ; and shall be very glad to see him as soon as he can make it convenient.

The Doctor will also engage to teach any perscdi how to make.one single grain or corn of wheat produce more than half a busliel of the same grain in one year, (proved,) so that tKe poor man who has a garden may get as much bread from the same, as will support his family ; the tradesman may also thus accumulate as much n)oney as will enable him to pay his debts 3 while the i<u v'ier may alsi^ obtain riches by the same : terms. One Guinea, Where also may be had, the Art of Br- iring. sho'ving how to keep the best ale in the town; to^;e ! er wiih the art of making fourteen gallons of good ale irom one bushel of malt, (proved :) terms, OTit Cr7iwea. Any person may also at the same time be i)resented with the best method of restoring sour ale to its fornjer state of perfector, (proved :) terms, 0?ie

A . B. All those persons who are desirous of supponing thenr selves and their respective families, to obtain weahh and ricliPs.. and also of receiviiig these great benefits and pecuniary ad- vantages arising !ron:i tiie office of bec«ming our agents in the various eoutities in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, are requested to apply to Dr. Parkhis as aforesaid, who will allow each of them neaily 25 per cent, being the clear profit of five shillings out of every ordef they send unto hinii.

Note; Every person, after having paid for their said respective lamens &c, are requested to give the Doctor immediate information of the same, as a check upon agents &c. and to prevent mistakes 3 and all those of our agents who ever wish and are desirous to ensure and promote prosperity and success m their business will do well to daily use and wear our holy consecrated philosophical lamens &c. - t^See the S«venih Lameii In this book] : and thus you may obtaiii

present in the world for here ladles '.md gentlemen* may be regularly taught to read the book of tife^ which is wriuen ni \ht heavens by the finger ot God, witn as mucii case and facility as they n read their bibles. See my preface in my Universal Fortune-teller &c.^^ xxi/27* xxiij 19. Leading the way to know all things past, present, and to come^ both by personal and Uteral application^ for

Wisdom shall live, and learning still shall shine. While tolly dies, and igriorauce doth pine."

See our Cabinet of Knowledge and our IVise Man's Crowns

The Doctor will also engage to instruct any lady or gentleman in that beautiful and excellent science of Stenography J or the art oj short-hand writings both by personal and literal application, by a method peculiar to himself^ which was never pubHshed : and in addition to all these celestial scieiices vC, which are given in my Univeisal Fortune-teller'' ^ the Doctor will also most fully engage to teach and instruct any lady or gentleman by regular distinct lessons, all that most beautiful^ a- musing, and entertaining science^ even the art of divin- ation by the tea-cup ; which is also a kind of geomantic loty being founded on the same principles as geomaney and divination by cards, as is therein fully explained. art of divination ly the tea-cup are One Guinea. Num.

The Doctor is also most fully enabled to show the true cause of all the internal and external calamities by which this kingdom is sore afflicted, whenever he may be required so to do, to their full satisfaction ; and also give unto them, at the same time, never tailing and most special remedies Jbr the same. I Cor. xv. 56.

"By iniquity and sift, -* Afflictions enter in*"

See viy ^'^ Dissertation on VillanyJ*

All orders for our Hotr coksecrated philosophical la- MENS &fc to restore the sick and diseased to health of body, peace of mind, together with the biessings of heahh, prospeiity, pleasure, happiness, and felicity both in this world and also in thai which is to come, ate received ai Mr. Price's umbrella shop, in Eign Street, Heieiord; by Dr Farmer, Preston Wynn. The above-named lamrns &c are duly made, prepared, and sold by the Doctor, by his agent, Mr. H. C«kii-fiths of Burghill near Hereford, and also by Mr W. H Fahkins, Marston, near Grantham, Lincolnshire ; by whom all orders received for the Doctor, the same being duly paid £or, will be forwarded to him, and executed on the shortest notice.

No letter will be answered, except the same is post paid. Every rierson is requested to mention the particular subject &c. on which they wish iheir lamens &c, to be made.

If any Lady or Gentleman wishes to keep this book, the price is six-p?!n€e ; and also must observe at the same time, that if there is any person to be found either in England, Ireland, Scotland, or iVaJes, ckc. &c, that can either confute or defeat any one article mentioned in this book, the Doctor will be happy to see them as soon as they please 5 - and whoever (alsely imagines they can do very well without such assistance froui heaven, the time will most assuredly come when they will find themselves most miserably mistaken, and when repentance may come too late.

Teffiple of Wisdom^ and our Celestial Warrior.

Shewing the way how to obtain Wisdom, Virtue, Pleasure, Happi- ness, and Felicity, both in this World, and also in that which is

Fear God:, honour the King, and frequent the Church.

T7IRST, search throughout, well examinc> and daily meditate on every single portion of the holy scrip- tures iiereinafter mentioned for your benefit, until you perfectly understand the whole of the same ; then con- sider whether you are the friend of God^ from whom all blessings flow, or otherwise {Johnxv^ 1$ - 15. Cant. 21 - 58,}. And also whether you actually see a real necessity of having your wants relieved ; and also whether you are properly disposed and duly prepared to approach the throne of grace ; whether you are clothed with a wedding garment or otherwise ( Matt, xxii, 1 1 - 14.). and have also tasted of the fruits regeneration sary qualifications God will not hear you {Psalm. Ixvi, 18. same time that there is only one kind of worship that is all other kinds and forms of worship are nothing less than solemn mockery^ which above all things is most abominable unto the Lord {Prov. xxviii, 9. iii. 32.

therefore we find that many who call themsel /es Chris- tianSf have in reality no niore right or title to tliat name, than the Heathen^ Tiirk^ Hotiejitot^ or Infidel ; and even those who are christians will only keep their titles good by great diligence, hard daily labour, and industry ; having continually three strong and most powerful enemies, who are daily and hourly seeking their ruin and destruction ; but in order that you may know them and guard against them, I will nowset them before you : - the first is the Devil, who goeth about like a roaring - our second enemy, thatalso daily conreth out againstus in order to complete our ruin and destruction, is the i, 4 )- and our third strong and potent enemy is an enemy near home, who is also daily and hourly watching for ^very opportunity to complete our ruin and destruction both in this world and also in that which is to come, will find it a more laborious work, and also much more difficult to learn how to become a Christian, than you and most faithful follower and disciple of Jesus Ciirist. For these great, powerful, and mighty enemies will always find you work enough every da. , and will also teach you the great necessity of putting on the whole become a christian, and also that the ^Vork is hard and

difficult to the carnal mind, yet if you neglect or refuse t(i learn this great^ necessary, and most important lesson^be assured you had much better never have been borh into this world to daily work, fight, and pray, which ought to be the principal business of our whole lives xviii, 1. I TheSy v, i7). If you live contrary to this rule, I suppose you know the consequences, as we all know that there will be no more than two distinct classes of people ever found amongst us, viz. Righteous and Wicked^ and whoever is not united to the one, must of course be joined unto the other (I Peter iv i7. i8. Matt taught or further instructed in any esseatial pointy subject, matter, or thing, relating to divinity^ if you will only apply, send, or come inito me, your request shall be immediately granted ; for when Saint Paul saw and well knew for himself, what had to learn before he could become a christian, he almost despaired, but God said unto him My grace is sufficient for thee (II Cor. xii, 8 - lO). By this Celestial Touchstone yon mdjf thus daily try a d examine all the thoughts^ words, deeds, and actions of your past iis^es, and thereby kno\V for yourselves whether you enioy the favour of Gcd and the hopes of heaven, or otherwise {Jer. xviii^ 8--1O,

tate on those valuable and most precious texts which I have also given unto you in my T'emple of Wisdom, hereunto annexed for your benefit^ yonr jud2;ment will be thereby most fully informed, and your mind divinely illuminated by the same. If we now look betore us, we shall see an oiffcndcd angiy God, whose mercy hath hitherto been disregarded and lightly esteemed {Hel\Xy of most severe judgments from heaven at our heels fsee 'my Celestial Monitor'') i if any man can prove the contrary, I shall be very glad to see him. Indeed, the arm of flesh is now 2;etting too weak and feeble, either to prevent our mortat diseases, or of our being defeated lamen in my Temple of Wisdom'') ; therefore turn .unto the Lord's side before it be too late {Exodus xxxii, 26), or otherwise you will haveawhole eternity to repent of this your folly and madness. If I had been so happily situated in the world as to have had my dwelling among christians^ I should then never have had occasion to have written my Dissertation on Vil- lany" ; but let you and me daily meditate on pure vjord of Gody seeing that w^e stand in jeopardy every 31.) If Deaths hidgmenty Heaven and Hell are subjects that cannot command your most serious attention, or do not concern you, in that case be assured our writings will yield bat very little profit unto you indeed. {Heb.

to these most important subj^ects, v/ell examine and daily meditate on the holy scriptures y which is able to make you wise unto salvation (Psalm i, 2. ll Tim. iii^ the liturgy of the established Church of England \ and nothing can be more abused than it is at this time by the most atrocious wickedness of those who daily despise God in his holy word, and also in the most wonderful

obliged to daily behold something that we most abomin- ably hate, detest and abhor, our lives of course would be very unpleasant unto us ; and with such an abhor^ ence and detestation God hates all manner of sin. But perhaps you may imagine that others are as bad as you ; but if others are inclined to complete their eternal ruin and destruction, is this any rnile that you should do the same ? Can you show any just cause why that army of most severe iudgements from heaven, which is

mentioned in my Celestial Monitor, should not fall upon you, for if you despise God in his mercVj you will be obliged to accept of his justice; . but in order .that you m y be saved from the wrath to come, I now re- commend to your attention my Celestial IVarrior,

only find me always ready to teach and mostfully in- struct you in all those most wonderful cielestialj terres- trial, and spiritual arts and sciences, divine secrets and mysteries of the celestial regions 8: c. which arc most luily illustrated throughout all my elaborate works; but you will also find me ready to help and assist you when- ever your troubles and afflictions may require my aic^ and support, at any time whatsoever, and also enable you to obtain whatever you may hope, wish for and de- , sire^ agreeable to the will of God ; as nothing can ever% give me more pleasure & heart-felt satisfaction than that of relieving my fellow mortals in the time of their need ^nd necessity, of answering the end of my creation, and also of -doing all the good that may be done by man, whenever time and opportunity may enable me so to do ; so tliat I may answer the end of my creation and do my duly in this state of life in which I am placed: s.ee my Temple of Wisdom^' and Celestial Warrior^^ ---Therefore let me now advise you above all things to learn ff^sdom^ so that you may enjoy pleasure, happi- ness ^nd felicity, both in this world, and also in that which is yet to come. Wisdom cf Solomon vi, 25. vii,

ple of Wisdom^^.

Thus should L daily rejoice to find you that truly happy man who was born iu the city of Regeneration^ ia the parish of Kepentance ; who was educated in the school of obedience; v/ho now lives in perseverance^ and works at the tra<le of diligence, notwithstanding he has a large estate in the county of Christian Content-. nient; who often climbs the mountain of Spiritual Mindedness and \^ears the plain garb of humility, but has abetter to put on when he goes to court, called the robe of Christ^s righteousness ; who walks in the valley of Self Abasements and does jobs ot self-denial ; who breakfasts upon spiritual prayers and sups on the same; who has also meat to eat which the world knows nothing of; whose drink is the sincere milk of the word. Thus happy he lives and happy he dies. Happy is he who has gospel-submission in his v/ill - -due order in his affections - -sound peace in his conscience - grace iu his soul---real divinity in his breast - true humility in his heart - the Redeemer's yoke on his neck - a vain world under his feet - and a crown of glory on his head. To attain this, pray fervently--'-beiieve firmly - wait patiently - work abundantly - live holy--»die daily--' watch your heart - ^guide your actions - redeem time - love Christ-t--and long for glory !

Happy the msn ibat finds the grace, 1 he blessings of God's chosen race. The wisdom coming from abov^, The faith that sweetly works by {o\t.

Happv beyond description he. Who knows the Saviour died for me The |ift unspeakable obtains. And heavenly understanding gain?.

Wisdom divine ! who tells the price Of wisdom's costly merchandise ? Wisdom to silver we prefer. And gold is dross compared to her.

Her hands are filled with length of day?. True riches, and immortal praise 5 Kiches of Christ on all bestow'd. And honour that descends front God^

To purest joys she all all invites > Chaste, holy, spiritual delights : Her ways are ways of pleasantness. And all her How'ry paths are |>eace»

Happy the man who wisdom gains. Thrice happy who his ^uest retains ; He owns, and shall for tver own. Wisdom, and Christ, and heaven arc one \

Page 10, last line but 3, for Mark xxi, rtad MarJk xj. Ditto, last line, /ar Isaiah xlvi, read Isaiah Ixvi,

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