Christs exaltation purchast by humiliation Wherein you may see mercy and misery meete together. Very vsefull I. For instructing the ignorant. II. For comforting the weake. III. For confirming the strong. By R. Sibbs D.D. and preacher of Grayes-Inne, London. Published by T.G. and P.N.
the scope of the Apostle in this Chapter, is to stay the ridged censures of other, concerning weaker Christians, especially about matters of indifferency,
the scope of the Apostle in this Chapter, is to stay the ridged censures of other, Concerning Weaker Christians, especially about matters of indifferency,
and dye to him, and therefore they doe particular actions to him, No man, verse 7. lives to himselfe, nor no man dyeth to himselfe, which includes all particular actions, Whether we live, we live to the Lord,
and die to him, and Therefore they do particular actions to him, No man, verse 7. lives to himself, nor no man Dies to himself, which includes all particular actions, Whither we live, we live to the Lord,
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But how is it they are the Lords? It is the end of the three actions of Christ here, Christ dyed, and rose againe, and revived, for this end that hee might be Lord of the dead and of the living:
But how is it they Are the lords? It is the end of the three actions of christ Here, christ died, and rose again, and revived, for this end that he might be Lord of the dead and of the living:
In the words you have argumentum & argumenti ratio, the argument, and the reasoning from the argument, the ground and the inference from the ground, the ground is, Christ dyed and rose againe and revived;
In the words you have argumentum & Argumenti ratio, the argument, and the reasoning from the argument, the ground and the Inference from the ground, the ground is, christ died and rose again and revived;
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Of the inference wee will speake afterwards, and shew how these grounds inforce that inference, that he should be Lord both of the dead and of the living. Christ dyed.
Of the Inference we will speak afterwards, and show how these grounds enforce that Inference, that he should be Lord both of the dead and of the living. christ died.
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First of all you must know that Christ dyed here as a publicke person, or else the inference were not good, Christ tooke upon him the person of no man,
First of all you must know that christ died Here as a public person, or Else the Inference were not good, christ took upon him the person of no man,
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now having the nature that is common to all men, and not the person of Peter or Iames, &c. when he dyed the person dyed in that nature, wherein he might dye,
now having the nature that is Common to all men, and not the person of Peter or James, etc. when he died the person died in that nature, wherein he might die,
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Secondly, Christ dyed as the second Adam; the spring of all misery and death was from the first Adam, but the second Adam was a quickning Spirit, he dyed as a publicke person, and the second Adam.
Secondly, christ died as the second Adam; the spring of all misery and death was from the First Adam, but the second Adam was a quickening Spirit, he died as a public person, and the second Adam.
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We must know moreover that he dyed as the great high Priest of the Church, offering to God the Father a sacrifice that made him Lord over all, as we shall see after:
We must know moreover that he died as the great high Priest of the Church, offering to God the Father a sacrifice that made him Lord over all, as we shall see After:
but it was voluntary in regard of them that he offered himselfe for, as a sweete Sacrifice to his Father, that voluntarinesse made his death a sweete sacrifice:
but it was voluntary in regard of them that he offered himself for, as a sweet Sacrifice to his Father, that voluntariness made his death a sweet sacrifice:
for whatsoever the Father did to him, he joyned with the Father in it, the Father gave him, he gave himselfe, the Father appointed him to bee so and so,
for whatsoever the Father did to him, he joined with the Father in it, the Father gave him, he gave himself, the Father appointed him to be so and so,
Thereupon that is no objection, he seemed sometime a little unwilling? It was, looking upon something presented to him, that made him in that respect unwilling:
Thereupon that is no objection, he seemed sometime a little unwilling? It was, looking upon something presented to him, that made him in that respect unwilling:
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but looking upon other respects, he gave himselfe willingly, the Father and he joyned together. And therefore by the way, when they talke of the active and passive obedience;
but looking upon other respects, he gave himself willingly, the Father and he joined together. And Therefore by the Way, when they talk of the active and passive Obedience;
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but against his will, but his voluntary obedience was the chiefe, in all his passion, He humbled himselfe to the death of the Crosse, as it is Phil. 2.
but against his will, but his voluntary Obedience was the chief, in all his passion, He humbled himself to the death of the Cross, as it is Philip 2.
Yet further, as he dyed voluntarily, so he dyed as our surety, therefore hee dyed a cursed death due to us, Hee was made a curse for us, that hee might remove the curse from us, these,
Yet further, as he died voluntarily, so he died as our surety, Therefore he died a cursed death due to us, He was made a curse for us, that he might remove the curse from us, these,
and that low degree of abasement, that he did condescend unto. Domine quo descendis, &c. Lord how farre goest thou? he could not goe lower, and be God.
and that low degree of abasement, that he did condescend unto. Domine quo descendis, etc. Lord how Far goest thou? he could not go lower, and be God.
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but I passe to the particulars: For this end Christ both dyed and rose, &c. He rose againe, and indeed, it was impossible, but hee should rise againe, because he is the Lord of life.
but I pass to the particulars: For this end christ both died and rose, etc. He rose again, and indeed, it was impossible, but he should rise again, Because he is the Lord of life.
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and rose, he rose, even as he dyed, he rose a publicke person, and as a second Adam, to give and infuse spirituall life into all his branches, he rose as our surety in our roome, he rose in spight of the Iewes, that laboured to keepe him downe, all they could:
and rose, he rose, even as he died, he rose a public person, and as a second Adam, to give and infuse spiritual life into all his branches, he rose as our surety in our room, he rose in spite of the Iewes, that laboured to keep him down, all they could:
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Againe, as he rose, so he rose with many, not alone to shew (as I said before) that he rose as a publicke person, another man riseth as himselfe, the rest rise not with him, as caused by his rising.
Again, as he rose, so he rose with many, not alone to show (as I said before) that he rose as a public person, Another man Riseth as himself, the rest rise not with him, as caused by his rising.
and from thence to the crosse, and from thence to the grave, and to be abased for us, those that have the Spirit of Christ those blessed soules in heaven might well be content for a time to be abased, to take bodies, to doe a service for their Lord and master;
and from thence to the cross, and from thence to the grave, and to be abased for us, those that have the Spirit of christ those blessed Souls in heaven might well be content for a time to be abased, to take bodies, to do a service for their Lord and master;
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or drinke, or sleepe, or any naturall supports, and helpes, for he was enlivened immediately by the Spirit of God which flowed into him, he was full of the Spirit,
or drink, or sleep, or any natural supports, and helps, for he was enlivened immediately by the Spirit of God which flowed into him, he was full of the Spirit,
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so it was with this life of our blessed Saviour, when he revived, the Spirit supplyed the absence of all other supports whatsoever, that he used before he dyed.
so it was with this life of our blessed Saviour, when he revived, the Spirit supplied the absence of all other supports whatsoever, that he used before he died.
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And indeed our Saviour Christ came to bestow that life upon us, that he lived after his Resurrection, not this naturall life of ours, that needes meate,
And indeed our Saviour christ Come to bestow that life upon us, that he lived After his Resurrection, not this natural life of ours, that needs meat,
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but that spirituall and eternall life, that he lived after the Resurrection, a life not subject to death, a spirituall life, not needing any created support whatsoever.
but that spiritual and Eternal life, that he lived After the Resurrection, a life not Subject to death, a spiritual life, not needing any created support whatsoever.
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The ground hath three branches, death resurrection, and reviving, how all these doe flow, and give strength to this inference, I will touch in the particulars.
The ground hath three branches, death resurrection, and reviving, how all these do flow, and give strength to this Inference, I will touch in the particulars.
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hee could not be our Lord till hee had bought us, now his death was the price of our redemption, I say redemption, not emption, a thing may be bought, that was never sold away before:
he could not be our Lord till he had bought us, now his death was the price of our redemption, I say redemption, not emption, a thing may be bought, that was never sold away before:
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now we were sold to Sathan, and under a contrary government, now Christ satisfying divine justice, redeemes us, he buyes us againe, wee had subjected our selves to the devill,
now we were sold to Sathan, and under a contrary government, now christ satisfying divine Justice, redeems us, he buys us again, we had subjected our selves to the Devil,
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and put our selves under his regiment, till we were ransomed by Christ, now Christ shall have no right to us, till the price be paid to divine justice;
and put our selves under his regiment, till we were ransomed by christ, now christ shall have no right to us, till the price be paid to divine Justice;
so that now notwithstanding justice, yet we are Christs, and are saved, nay now the justice of God helpes us, the most terrible attribute justice, is a ground of comfort:
so that now notwithstanding Justice, yet we Are Christ, and Are saved, nay now the Justice of God helps us, the most terrible attribute Justice, is a ground of Comfort:
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yet dyed in that nature, that could dye to redeeme us, and hereupon becommeth Lord. Secondly, Hee rose againe, therefore he is Lord of the quicke and dead.
yet died in that nature, that could die to Redeem us, and hereupon becomes Lord. Secondly, He rose again, Therefore he is Lord of the quick and dead.
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shewed that the father was fully pacified, he obtained the gift of the Spirit, which next Christ himselfe, is the greatest gift, God gave his Sonne first;
showed that the father was Fully pacified, he obtained the gift of the Spirit, which next christ himself, is the greatest gift, God gave his Son First;
and witnessed to be subdued, by his resurrection, the Spirit could not be so fully given, the Spirit being a declaration of the good will of God that sent it.
and witnessed to be subdued, by his resurrection, the Spirit could not be so Fully given, the Spirit being a declaration of the good will of God that sent it.
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even as a husband is Lord over his wife, which is a Lordship with sweetenes: So Christs government is with unspeakeable, with unconceiveable sweetenesse.
even as a husband is Lord over his wife, which is a Lordship with sweetness: So Christ government is with unspeakable, with unconceivable sweetness.
He is Lord, as the elder brother, as the first begotten is over the rest, for he is the first begotten among the dead, this likewise is a sweete governement.
He is Lord, as the elder brother, as the First begotten is over the rest, for he is the First begotten among the dead, this likewise is a sweet government.
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He dyed, and rose, and revived, and all is for us, a Christian may say of Christ, that he is totus in meos usus expensus, as one well said, he is all mine, hee is all expended for my use and profit.
He died, and rose, and revived, and all is for us, a Christian may say of christ, that he is totus in meos usus expensus, as one well said, he is all mine, he is all expended for my use and profit.
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All Gods children are Kings, even the meanest servant that is any where in the world, in spirituall respects is a King, what a Lord and King is this, that makes all his servants Kings.
All God's children Are Kings, even the Meanest servant that is any where in the world, in spiritual respects is a King, what a Lord and King is this, that makes all his Servants Kings.
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but hee is independant in respect of all humane authority whatsoever, all humane authority is derived from him, By me Princes raigne, &c. His government in regard of all those governements, is altogether independant,
but he is independent in respect of all humane Authority whatsoever, all humane Authority is derived from him, By me Princes Reign, etc. His government in regard of all those governments, is altogether independent,
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there he prescribes lawes to the conscience, and pacifies the conscience, and stablisheth conscience, and settles it against all feares and terrours whatsoever, he is Lord of body and soule, especially of the soule, he bowes the necke of the inward man,
there he prescribes laws to the conscience, and pacifies the conscience, and stablisheth conscience, and settles it against all fears and terrors whatsoever, he is Lord of body and soul, especially of the soul, he bows the neck of the inward man,
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their government ends in death, because they are Lords over the outward man onely: but Christs Lordship is when we are gone hence, and then more especially;
their government ends in death, Because they Are lords over the outward man only: but Christ Lordship is when we Are gone hence, and then more especially;
Secondly he hath all graces and vertues fit for a Lord and governour, hee hath Righteousnesse, Wisedome, bounty, affections, &c. we neede not make doubt of it,
Secondly he hath all graces and Virtues fit for a Lord and governor, he hath Righteousness, Wisdom, bounty, affections, etc. we need not make doubt of it,
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But first let us see why its sayd He is Lord both of the dead and of the living, prefixing the dead before the living? To shew I conceive that Christ is Lord of those that were dead before,
But First let us see why its said He is Lord both of the dead and of the living, prefixing the dead before the living? To show I conceive that christ is Lord of those that were dead before,
first shewing that the grounds of a Christians faith and comfort, are very strong, (as you see how the holy Ghost dwells upon the argument) For this end (saith he) Christ dyed and rose againe,
First showing that the grounds of a Christians faith and Comfort, Are very strong, (as you see how the holy Ghost dwells upon the argument) For this end (Says he) christ died and rose again,
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and revived, that he might be Lord of the quicke and of the dead. God doth all to ends, it being a point of wisedome to prefixe an end, and worke to it:
and revived, that he might be Lord of the quick and of the dead. God does all to ends, it being a point of Wisdom to prefix an end, and work to it:
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If God hath an end, and providence in the haires that fall from our heads, hath he not a farre greater in disposing of things for the good of the Church? His Sonne is given to death and raysed againe, it is for the greatest end in the world, being the greatest worke, the greatest worke hath the greatest end, such was this end, the Lordship of the Church;
If God hath an end, and providence in the hairs that fallen from our Heads, hath he not a Far greater in disposing of things for the good of the Church? His Son is given to death and raised again, it is for the greatest end in the world, being the greatest work, the greatest work hath the greatest end, such was this end, the Lordship of the Church;
though of by it selfe, that God should stoupe so low, least the thoughts of Christ dying and stouping so low should offend us, its good also to thinke of the end that he might bee Lord of quicke and dead, and if that dazell thee againe, to thinke of our Saviour now in glory, full of majesty in heaven,
though of by it self, that God should stoop so low, lest the thoughts of christ dying and stooping so low should offend us, its good also to think of the end that he might be Lord of quick and dead, and if that dazzle thee again, to think of our Saviour now in glory, full of majesty in heaven,
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indeede if we would enter into serious considerations of the grounds of religion, how they give life and rise unto their particulars, they would have an influence into the whole course of our life,
indeed if we would enter into serious considerations of the grounds of Religion, how they give life and rise unto their particulars, they would have an influence into the Whole course of our life,
as perhaps wee shall see in the particulars more clearely. For this end, &c. Againe in generall, when he saith Christ is Lord of the quicke and of the dead, we see thence the truth of the Catholike Church, from the first man living to the end of the Church, under one head Christ:
as perhaps we shall see in the particulars more clearly. For this end, etc. Again in general, when he Says christ is Lord of the quick and of the dead, we see thence the truth of the Catholic Church, from the First man living to the end of the Church, under one head christ:
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Christ is the Saviour of those that were before the Law, under the Law, under the Gospell, Christ was the Saviour of all, he is the Saviour of the dead as well as of the living, all come under one head, which hath no further use than to informe us, in that one point of doctrine, to shew that Christ is yesterday as well as to day, to Morrow, and for ever, all that were saved before, that are saved now,
christ is the Saviour of those that were before the Law, under the Law, under the Gospel, christ was the Saviour of all, he is the Saviour of the dead as well as of the living, all come under one head, which hath no further use than to inform us, in that one point of Doctrine, to show that christ is yesterday as well as to day, to Morrow, and for ever, all that were saved before, that Are saved now,
and that shall be for ever, are saved by Christ, there is no other name under heaven, whereby wee can be saved, he is the Lord of the dead and of the living:
and that shall be for ever, Are saved by christ, there is no other name under heaven, whereby we can be saved, he is the Lord of the dead and of the living:
and withall shewing us that Christ will worke that duty in us, because he is a Lord, not onely that should rule over us, that we should be subject to him,
and withal showing us that christ will work that duty in us, Because he is a Lord, not only that should Rule over us, that we should be Subject to him,
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And then it is a point of wondrous security, in life, in death, as alas, sometime one thing amazeth us, sometime another, sometime wee are willing to dye, Elias was afraid to live, sometime wee are afrayd of-death, as we are all naturally:
And then it is a point of wondrous security, in life, in death, as alas, sometime one thing amazes us, sometime Another, sometime we Are willing to die, Elias was afraid to live, sometime we Are afraid of-death, as we Are all naturally:
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why, come life, or death, come what will come, we are under a Lord that is Lord of the dead, and of the living, so it is a point of wondrous security and quiet to a Christian in all passages, hee somtimes lives,
why, come life, or death, come what will come, we Are under a Lord that is Lord of the dead, and of the living, so it is a point of wondrous security and quiet to a Christian in all passages, he sometimes lives,
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it is intended for comfort, as well as direction, to duty, and to be subject, to submit to the Lord, it is a comfort that we have a Lord that rules us for our good,
it is intended for Comfort, as well as direction, to duty, and to be Subject, to submit to the Lord, it is a Comfort that we have a Lord that rules us for our good,
but that wee are bought with a price, that we are under Christ, why what a comfort is this, will you say? homo non est natus, &c. as the naturall man sayd, a man is not borne to subjection but to honour,
but that we Are bought with a price, that we Are under christ, why what a Comfort is this, will you say? homo non est Born, etc. as the natural man said, a man is not born to subjection but to honour,
Oh beloved know that it is the greatest comfort, as the rule is, every thing is perfect if it be weake, by that whereby it is subject to a higher, the vine is perfect by leaning to the Elme, it would lye on the ground else, and be spoyled:
O Beloved know that it is the greatest Comfort, as the Rule is, every thing is perfect if it be weak, by that whereby it is Subject to a higher, the vine is perfect by leaning to the Elm, it would lie on the ground Else, and be spoiled:
I beseech you therefore think of it in your meditations, all the Scripture aimes at this end to comfort, whatsoever is written, is written for our comfort,
I beseech you Therefore think of it in your meditations, all the Scripture aims At this end to Comfort, whatsoever is written, is written for our Comfort,
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Beloved wee doe not live and dye, at the devotion, and good pleasure of any man whatsoever, they cannot stirre so much as a hayre from our head without the will of this Lord, all the devills in hell cannot stirre a haire of our head, I say nor all men that are acted by the Spirit of the devill, they may threaten punishment,
beloved we do not live and die, At the devotion, and good pleasure of any man whatsoever, they cannot stir so much as a hair from our head without the will of this Lord, all the Devils in hell cannot stir a hair of our head, I say nor all men that Are acted by the Spirit of the Devil, they may threaten punishment,
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Why he is Lord over thee, hee hath a sweete Lordship over thee, as well as a commanding Lordship, he is not onely a King but a husband as it is Ephes. 5. He gave him. selfe to purge his Church, and to make his Church fit by little and little, thou hast sinne and corruption,
Why he is Lord over thee, he hath a sweet Lordship over thee, as well as a commanding Lordship, he is not only a King but a husband as it is Ephesians 5. He gave him. self to purge his Church, and to make his Church fit by little and little, thou hast sin and corruption,
and desire to please him? as Saint Paul divinely reasoneth, Rom. 5. Much more shall wee be saved by his life, If he saved us by his death, much more now by his life, being in heaven, consider he rose and lives for ever,
and desire to please him? as Saint Paul divinely reasoneth, Rom. 5. Much more shall we be saved by his life, If he saved us by his death, much more now by his life, being in heaven, Consider he rose and lives for ever,
though it goe but slowly forward, yet that beginning is a pledge of proceeding, God will never remove his hand from his owne worke, till he have brought it to perfection;
though it go but slowly forward, yet that beginning is a pledge of proceeding, God will never remove his hand from his own work, till he have brought it to perfection;
therefore let any soule comfort it selfe, that will come under this Lord in a word what greater comfort can wee have than this, that he is such a Lord over us,
Therefore let any soul Comfort it self, that will come under this Lord in a word what greater Comfort can we have than this, that he is such a Lord over us,
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because else they might annoy the Church, and affront him in his government by opposition, if he were not Lord of all things, else as well as of the church,
Because Else they might annoy the Church, and affront him in his government by opposition, if he were not Lord of all things, Else as well as of the Church,
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and he is so Lord over them till by little and little, hee make them his footestoole, that that is begun in this world, shall bee consumate hereafter by that Lordship,
and he is so Lord over them till by little and little, he make them his footstool, that that is begun in this world, shall be consummate hereafter by that Lordship,
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for in spight of him whatsoever he doth, it is ordained to the salvation of the Church, the Churches enemies are the servants of the Church, the unvoluntary servants,
for in spite of him whatsoever he does, it is ordained to the salvation of the Church, the Churches enemies Are the Servants of the Church, the unvoluntary Servants,
that hath ruled us all our life time before, will take then the government and possession, of that Iewell that he hath bought with such a price, our precious soule, that when wee must part with friends,
that hath ruled us all our life time before, will take then the government and possession, of that Jewel that he hath bought with such a price, our precious soul, that when we must part with Friends,
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For what is the Sacrament but are presentation of his body broken, and of his blood powred out for us, that hee might be Lord over us? The more communion and fellowship you have with Christ, the more assurance you shall have that you are his, which is indeed the grand comfort of all, that wee are Christs, that Christ is ours,
For what is the Sacrament but Are presentation of his body broken, and of his blood poured out for us, that he might be Lord over us? The more communion and fellowship you have with christ, the more assurance you shall have that you Are his, which is indeed the grand Comfort of all, that we Are Christ, that christ is ours,
Now God hath ordained these Sacraments for this end, the word is the Scepter of his Kingdome, whereby hee rules, the Sacrament is the seale of the word,
Now God hath ordained these Sacraments for this end, the word is the Sceptre of his Kingdom, whereby he rules, the Sacrament is the seal of the word,
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therefore all good subjects that submit themselves to the Kingdome of Christ, must submit themselves to this sweet ordinance of Christ, that he hath ordained for our good, the word,
Therefore all good subject's that submit themselves to the Kingdom of christ, must submit themselves to this sweet Ordinance of christ, that he hath ordained for our good, the word,
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but having spoken of this subject at large heretofore, I only desire you to raise up your thoughts, to consider whom you have to deale with, with him that is Lord of the quicke,
but having spoken of this Subject At large heretofore, I only desire you to raise up your thoughts, to Consider whom you have to deal with, with him that is Lord of the quick,
I Shewed the dependance in the forenoone, a Christian by the Spirit of God in him, hee hath a blessed aime at all times, howsoever hee may faile in particulars, yet his ayme is right.
I Showed the dependence in the forenoon, a Christian by the Spirit of God in him, he hath a blessed aim At all times, howsoever he may fail in particulars, yet his aim is right.
but when hee revived he did not dye againe, he lives for ever to make intercession for us in heaven, Christ never dyes againe, Rom. 6. he rose to a life that shall never end,
but when he revived he did not die again, he lives for ever to make Intercession for us in heaven, christ never dies again, Rom. 6. he rose to a life that shall never end,
Christ dyed, that hee might reconcile us to God by his death, satisfying justice, and so justice being fully satisfyed, hee might have his end in being Lord of his Church, hee had a minde to marry us,
christ died, that he might reconcile us to God by his death, satisfying Justice, and so Justice being Fully satisfied, he might have his end in being Lord of his Church, he had a mind to marry us,
And then he rose againe, for this end that he might be Lord, because, howsoever hee had a title to be Lord of the Church by the union of the humane nature with the divine, he was Lord alway,
And then he rose again, for this end that he might be Lord, Because, howsoever he had a title to be Lord of the Church by the Union of the humane nature with the divine, he was Lord always,
and manifested it selfe, as it is Rom. 1. He was mightily declared to be the Sonne of God by the resurrection from the dead, he was the Sonne of God before,
and manifested it self, as it is Rom. 1. He was mightily declared to be the Son of God by the resurrection from the dead, he was the Son of God before,
so this day of the resurrection, Christ was begotten, because it was apparent then by raising himselfe from the dead, that he was the onely begotten Sonne of God,
so this day of the resurrection, christ was begotten, Because it was apparent then by raising himself from the dead, that he was the only begotten Son of God,
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and over Sathan, sinne, and the Law, having cancelled all, surely he hath over-ruled all for himselfe, he will over-rule all for his Church and people,
and over Sathan, sin, and the Law, having canceled all, surely he hath overruled all for himself, he will overrule all for his Church and people,
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And then he revived to be Lord over all, that is, he lives for ever to make good what hee hath gotten by his death, hee will not lose the price of his owne blood, he is in heaven to appeare before God,
And then he revived to be Lord over all, that is, he lives for ever to make good what he hath got by his death, he will not loose the price of his own blood, he is in heaven to appear before God,
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and sits at the right hand of God, and rules there till he have made all his enemies his footestoole, till he draw his Church home to heaven, to himselfe, he lives for ever as the Apostle saith, to make intercession, hereupon it must needes bee that by living for ever he is fitly qualified to bee Lord over all the quicke: now I proceede.
and sits At the right hand of God, and rules there till he have made all his enemies his footstool, till he draw his Church home to heaven, to himself, he lives for ever as the Apostle Says, to make Intercession, hereupon it must needs be that by living for ever he is fitly qualified to be Lord over all the quick: now I proceed.
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and he is independant, he is not obnoxious to any, all have power from him, and in some sort indeed Christ hath redeemed even all other creatures, they are Christs,
and he is independent, he is not obnoxious to any, all have power from him, and in Some sort indeed christ hath redeemed even all other creatures, they Are Christ,
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thus farre to be serviceable to his Church to use their parts to his owne ends, they goe a great way in salvation, that so by their parts, they may be fit to doe service to the Church,
thus Far to be serviceable to his Church to use their parts to his own ends, they go a great Way in salvation, that so by their parts, they may be fit to do service to the Church,
as the Queene of Sheba: Alas, what shall we thinke of those that are under Christ, who is greater then Solomon? A most great, a most wise, a most loving, a most gracious and powerfull Lord over all,
as the Queen of Sheba: Alas, what shall we think of those that Are under christ, who is greater then Solomon? A most great, a most wise, a most loving, a most gracious and powerful Lord over all,
therefore it is a most comfortable condition, here in this life, (to adde a little to that point) however it be service, it is against the nature of man to serve a man,
Therefore it is a most comfortable condition, Here in this life, (to add a little to that point) however it be service, it is against the nature of man to serve a man,
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and indeede our happinesse and security consists in being ruled by another higher than our selves, we are not fit to bee our owne governours, S. Paul saith to the Galatians, an heire in his none-age differeth little from a servant,
and indeed our happiness and security consists in being ruled by Another higher than our selves, we Are not fit to be our own Governors, S. Paul Says to the Galatians, an heir in his none-age differeth little from a servant,
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and terriblest enemies of all, a Christian can thinke with comfort and incouragement upon those enemies, that make the greatest tyrants of the world to quake;
and terriblest enemies of all, a Christian can think with Comfort and encouragement upon those enemies, that make the greatest Tyrants of the world to quake;
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Christs Kingdome is another manner of Kingdome than the Kingdomes of the world, they are poore Kingdomes, their Monarchs heads must lye as low as the basest subject they have, they know not how soone,
Christ Kingdom is Another manner of Kingdom than the Kingdoms of the world, they Are poor Kingdoms, their Monarchs Heads must lie as low as the Basest Subject they have, they know not how soon,
for then our soules have more immediate communion with him, can there bee more comfort than this, that we have a Lord ever, that dyed for us, that rose for us,
for then our Souls have more immediate communion with him, can there be more Comfort than this, that we have a Lord ever, that died for us, that rose for us,
and ever-living subjects, coexistent I meane for the time to come, we indeed have a beginning, (Christ had none as God) but we have an eternall state to be for ever,
and everliving subject's, coexistent I mean for the time to come, we indeed have a beginning, (christ had none as God) but we have an Eternal state to be for ever,
and an eternall Lord to rule us for ever, and to make us happy forever, what comfort is more than this, that howsoever there be varietie of conditions in this world, wee live, wee dye, we are in prosperity, we are in misery,
and an Eternal Lord to Rule us for ever, and to make us happy forever, what Comfort is more than this, that howsoever there be variety of conditions in this world, we live, we die, we Are in Prosperity, we Are in misery,
Againe as it is a point of comfort, so it is also of duty, if Christ be our Lord in life and death, our duty is to looke to him in life and death, to live and dye to him:
Again as it is a point of Comfort, so it is also of duty, if christ be our Lord in life and death, our duty is to look to him in life and death, to live and die to him:
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for our ayme must answere his ayme if we ever intend to come to heaven: for we are understanding creatures, and have a communion with him in a poore measure;
for our aim must answer his aim if we ever intend to come to heaven: for we Are understanding creatures, and have a communion with him in a poor measure;
therefore what he will make his end must be our end, his end was that whether we live or dye, hee might rule over us, our end should be in life and death to bee ruled by him.
Therefore what he will make his end must be our end, his end was that whither we live or die, he might Rule over us, our end should be in life and death to be ruled by him.
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and acknowledge Christ hath a full interest in us, by being our head, by being our husband, by being our King, our elder brother, he hath all the sweete interest to us, that any relation can inright him to,
and acknowledge christ hath a full Interest in us, by being our head, by being our husband, by being our King, our elder brother, he hath all the sweet Interest to us, that any Relation can inright him to,
for all other relations among men are but shaddowes of that grand relation, there onely is the realty of things, he is a true head, a true King, a true elder brother, a true husband of his Church, all ours are but, poore representations of those glorious things,
for all other relations among men Are but shadows of that grand Relation, there only is the realty of things, he is a true head, a true King, a true elder brother, a true husband of his Church, all ours Are but, poor representations of those glorious things,
Vpon knowing and acknowledging, issues all other obedience in our life to Christ, those that thus acknowledge Christ, they must be directed by his will,
Upon knowing and acknowledging, issues all other Obedience in our life to christ, those that thus acknowledge christ, they must be directed by his will,
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but hee must live according to the will of Christ, as you have it excellently set downe, 1 Pet. 4. Christ suffered for us in the flesh, let us arme our selves therefore with the same mind:
but he must live according to the will of christ, as you have it excellently Set down, 1 Pet. 4. christ suffered for us in the Flesh, let us arm our selves Therefore with the same mind:
It is a comment upon this place, Christ dyed and rose and revived, that he might be Lord of the quicke and of the dead, that is, that we might live according to his will,
It is a comment upon this place, christ died and rose and revived, that he might be Lord of the quick and of the dead, that is, that we might live according to his will,
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what is the end of our hearing Sermons, of our reading, and all the paines wee take in the meanes of Salvation? not onely to know what God will doe to us,
what is the end of our hearing Sermons, of our reading, and all the pains we take in the means of Salvation? not only to know what God will do to us,
and so his good pleasure with us, what he will have us doe againe by way of thankefulnesse, Christ squared his life immediately according to his fathers will (It is written, in the volumne of thy booke that I should doe thy will oh God) so all that are Christs must have the same Spirit, to direct all their lives according to his will;
and so his good pleasure with us, what he will have us do again by Way of thankfulness, christ squared his life immediately according to his Father's will (It is written, in the volume of thy book that I should do thy will o God) so all that Are Christ must have the same Spirit, to Direct all their lives according to his will;
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the contrary to this the Apostle complaines of, All seeke their owne, saith he, and not the things that are of the Lord Iesus Christ, we must consider what is for the credite of religion,
the contrary to this the Apostle complains of, All seek their own, Says he, and not the things that Are of the Lord Iesus christ, we must Consider what is for the credit of Religion,
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and deny himselfe) a man cannot goe beyond himselfe but by grace, that ray seth a man above himselfe, it makes him have an eye to some excellency, out of himselfe, conformity whereto,
and deny himself) a man cannot go beyond himself but by grace, that ray seth a man above himself, it makes him have an eye to Some excellency, out of himself, conformity whereto,
and he that seekes his owne Salvation, seekes the glory of God, because God will be glorified in saving us, the end hath a maine influence into all actions,
and he that seeks his own Salvation, seeks the glory of God, Because God will be glorified in Saving us, the end hath a main influence into all actions,
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whereas other creatures rest in themselves, so it differenceth betweene naturall men, and Christians, they differ in their aymes not in their actions, both doe the same thing, one doth it for base ends of his owne, keepes within the circle of those ends, the other having a light discovering excellencies better than the world can afford,
whereas other creatures rest in themselves, so it differenceth between natural men, and Christians, they differ in their aims not in their actions, both do the same thing, one does it for base ends of his own, keeps within the circle of those ends, the other having a Light discovering excellencies better than the world can afford,
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and therein glorifie God, therefore in Scripture, it is put as a kinde of limitation, Obey in the Lord, marry in the Lord, doe all things in the Lord, that is in Christ, he shewes that wee should doe all such things, intimating that as we must goe about such enterprizes with invocation of the name of the Lord, &c. so chiefely we should doe them so farre and no farther,
and therein Glorify God, Therefore in Scripture, it is put as a kind of limitation, Obey in the Lord, marry in the Lord, do all things in the Lord, that is in christ, he shows that we should do all such things, intimating that as we must go about such Enterprises with invocation of the name of the Lord, etc. so chiefly we should do them so Far and no farther,
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and to desire him to captivate all, and bring all in subjection by his Spirit, this is alway a signe, of a man lead by the Spirit, that it directs him to Christ, the Spirit as it comes from Christ,
and to desire him to captivate all, and bring all in subjection by his Spirit, this is always a Signen, of a man led by the Spirit, that it directs him to christ, the Spirit as it comes from christ,
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But say they Let us breake their bonds, and cast their coards from us, what doe they thinke wee will be awed with a company of poore preachers, away with them, we will have our wills, let us breake their bonds in sunder.
But say they Let us break their bonds, and cast their coards from us, what do they think we will be awed with a company of poor Preachers, away with them, we will have our wills, let us break their bonds in sunder.
for you see the text joynes both here, he dyed, and he is Lord, when hee dyed there came water and blood out of his side, to shew that hee came not onely to shed his blood, to dye,
for you see the text joins both Here, he died, and he is Lord, when he died there Come water and blood out of his side, to show that he Come not only to shed his blood, to die,
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as wee may expresse some graces to glorifie God, even in our very death, when wee studdy to doe all the good we can, that wee may dye fruitefully, out of this consideration, my time is short, I will labour to bee sowing to the Spirit,
as we may express Some graces to Glorify God, even in our very death, when we study to do all the good we can, that we may die fruitfully, out of this consideration, my time is short, I will labour to be sowing to the Spirit,
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as much as I can, not to dye like fooles but wisely, knowing that there is no further opportunity, here is the time of seede, hereafter will bee the time of reaping:
as much as I can, not to die like Fools but wisely, knowing that there is no further opportunity, Here is the time of seed, hereafter will be the time of reaping:
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as you see our Saviour when he was to dye, what long chapters there are three together, of his demeanour how hee strengthned his Disciples, what an excellent prayer he made to God, see Moses how hee carryed himselfe at his death, what excellent admonitions hee gives;
as you see our Saviour when he was to die, what long Chapters there Are three together, of his demeanour how he strengthened his Disciples, what an excellent prayer he made to God, see Moses how he carried himself At his death, what excellent admonitions he gives;
and good Iacob what an excellent Will he made, and S. Peter knowing he must put of his earthly tabernacle, he labours to put them in minde to glorifie God as Saint Paul saith.
and good Iacob what an excellent Will he made, and S. Peter knowing he must put of his earthly tabernacle, he labours to put them in mind to Glorify God as Saint Paul Says.
because I beleeve thou wilt care for mee when I am gone hence, for thou art the Lord of life and death and thou art the Lord of mee when I live, and when I am dead.
Because I believe thou wilt care for me when I am gone hence, for thou art the Lord of life and death and thou art the Lord of me when I live, and when I am dead.
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Well, as it implies duty, so it implies a gracious effect, that wee shall be inabled to this duty, he indeed in himselfe is a Lord, wee ought to acknowledge him so,
Well, as it Implies duty, so it Implies a gracious Effect, that we shall be enabled to this duty, he indeed in himself is a Lord, we ought to acknowledge him so,
nay, we shall have the Spirit if wee be his, to cause us to acknowledge him, you have a notable place, 2 Cor. 5. 15. to this purpose, The love of Christ constraines us,
nay, we shall have the Spirit if we be his, to cause us to acknowledge him, you have a notable place, 2 Cor. 5. 15. to this purpose, The love of christ constrains us,
because wee thus judge, If one dyed for all, then we are all dead, if hee dyed to redeeme us from death, to what end did he dye? he dyed for all, that they that live, might not live to themselves,
Because we thus judge, If one died for all, then we Are all dead, if he died to Redeem us from death, to what end did he die? he died for all, that they that live, might not live to themselves,
by this Spirit hee inableth us to live, and dye to God, as you have it, Rom. 8. at large proved, those that are Christs, have the Spirit of Christ, and are led with it.
by this Spirit he enableth us to live, and die to God, as you have it, Rom. 8. At large proved, those that Are Christ, have the Spirit of christ, and Are led with it.
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but likewise the covenant of grace is a te stament, and a will, a will is made without conditions, a covenant with conditions, that as hee hath made a covenant what he would have us to doe,
but likewise the Covenant of grace is a te stament, and a will, a will is made without conditions, a Covenant with conditions, that as he hath made a Covenant what he would have us to do,
therefore the covenant of workes was frustrate, but now the covenant of grace is this, that whatsoever God requires, he will give his Spirit, to inable us to doe it, that the covenant may not bee frustrate,
Therefore the Covenant of works was frustrate, but now the Covenant of grace is this, that whatsoever God requires, he will give his Spirit, to inable us to do it, that the Covenant may not be frustrate,
but thou hast entred into a covenant of grace with me, which covenant now is a testament, a free will, that thou wilt give what thou requirest Lord, in the use of meanes that thou hast ordained, in attending upon thee,
but thou hast entered into a Covenant of grace with me, which Covenant now is a Testament, a free will, that thou wilt give what thou requirest Lord, in the use of means that thou hast ordained, in attending upon thee,
and acknowledgeth him to bee his Lord, hee hath ability to live, and dye to him, in some comfortable measure, to deny himselfe, to goe out of himselfe, to live and to dye to the glory of God.
and acknowledgeth him to be his Lord, he hath ability to live, and die to him, in Some comfortable measure, to deny himself, to go out of himself, to live and to die to the glory of God.
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Therefore let us doe our duty, attend upon the meanes, and lift up our hearts to God, let God and Christ alone with all the rest, let Christ alone with ruling us,
Therefore let us do our duty, attend upon the means, and lift up our hearts to God, let God and christ alone with all the rest, let christ alone with ruling us,
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and those that have so much patience to honour God and Christ, so farre as to attend in the use of good meanes, till the good houre come, till the Spirit come to subject their spirits to duty, no doubt but God intends well to them,
and those that have so much patience to honour God and christ, so Far as to attend in the use of good means, till the good hour come, till the Spirit come to Subject their spirits to duty, no doubt but God intends well to them,
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and to live to God, and to breake off their course of sinne, but give over in a kinde of base dispaire, it is just with God to leave them to themselves, that they shall even live and die to themselves, that is, they shall live without respect to Christ,
and to live to God, and to break off their course of sin, but give over in a kind of base despair, it is just with God to leave them to themselves, that they shall even live and die to themselves, that is, they shall live without respect to christ,
for the time to come, it riseth that a Christian may be assured of his salvation, of his perseverance because Christ is Lord of all, he is Lord of his heart, hee is Lord not onely of the things without us,
for the time to come, it Riseth that a Christian may be assured of his salvation, of his perseverance Because christ is Lord of all, he is Lord of his heart, he is Lord not only of the things without us,
I will close with this, you see Christ is ours, whether wee live or dye, hee is Lord of quicke and dead, let us labour to live to him, that hee may rule over us while we live, else when wee come to dye,
I will close with this, you see christ is ours, whither we live or die, he is Lord of quick and dead, let us labour to live to him, that he may Rule over us while we live, Else when we come to die,
how shall wee come to dye to him? our life may bee snatched from us against our wills, wee may dye with a kinde of fretting and indignation, that we can live no longer, that wee can enjoy our pleasures no longer,
how shall we come to die to him? our life may be snatched from us against our wills, we may die with a kind of fretting and Indignation, that we can live no longer, that we can enjoy our pleasures no longer,
but to dye meekely, and quietly, as to a Lord, submitting our selves to him that is the Lord of life and death, a man can never doe it, that hath not lived to the Lord Therefore I beseech you every day be acquainted with the actions of living to the Lord, whatsoever you doe to men, doe it as to the Lord, in the Lords strength, to please him,
but to die meekly, and quietly, as to a Lord, submitting our selves to him that is the Lord of life and death, a man can never do it, that hath not lived to the Lord Therefore I beseech you every day be acquainted with the actions of living to the Lord, whatsoever you do to men, do it as to the Lord, in the lords strength, to please him,
And especially take the advantage of your younger yeares, to roote out lusts, that will grow to that head else, that God in his judgement, giving you up to your selves, (after long rebellion) you shal never bee able to deny your selves to live to Christ,
And especially take the advantage of your younger Years, to root out Lustiest, that will grow to that head Else, that God in his judgement, giving you up to your selves, (After long rebellion) you shall never be able to deny your selves to live to christ,
as indeed the yoke of Christ is after it is worne a while, the subjection of Christ is the sweetest subjection in the world, it breedes the greatest peace,
as indeed the yoke of christ is After it is worn a while, the subjection of christ is the Sweetest subjection in the world, it breeds the greatest peace,
for the time to come, he that is life, is inured to holy duties, and hath overcome the rebellions of his base flesh, when he comes to dye, he can say with Simeon, Lord now let thy servant depart in peace, that is, thou Lord of life,
for the time to come, he that is life, is inured to holy duties, and hath overcome the rebellions of his base Flesh, when he comes to die, he can say with Simeon, Lord now let thy servant depart in peace, that is, thou Lord of life,
but he that makes Christ his Lord, all his life time? then when death comes, he is content to yeeld unto him as a Lord, else it will be just in the houre of death for Christ, to say as it is Iudg. 10. doe you come to mee,
but he that makes christ his Lord, all his life time? then when death comes, he is content to yield unto him as a Lord, Else it will be just in the hour of death for christ, to say as it is Judges 10. doe you come to me,
and commend your soules to me? goe to the lords you have served, you have served the humours of such a one, you have alliena'ed your soules to such a one, you have given your soules to sinne,
and commend your Souls to me? go to the Lords you have served, you have served the humours of such a one, you have alliena'ed your Souls to such a one, you have given your Souls to sin,
and to such men as are instruments of the devill, you have denyed your honesty, your faith, your religion, goe to him, goe to the gods you have served, they are your lords, I am not your Lord, I was not al your life time,
and to such men as Are Instruments of the Devil, you have denied your honesty, your faith, your Religion, go to him, go to the God's you have served, they Are your Lords, I am not your Lord, I was not all your life time,
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for if wee had the disposing of our selves, as Adam had, what would become of us? what became of Adam, when he was master of himselfe? he lost himselfe, and all.
for if we had the disposing of our selves, as Adam had, what would become of us? what became of Adam, when he was master of himself? he lost himself, and all.
and affections of men, concerning the things of indifferency, that they should not be hasty to censure anothers Servant, who stands or falls to his owne Master,
and affections of men, Concerning the things of indifferency, that they should not be hasty to censure another's Servant, who Stands or falls to his own Master,
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as you have it in Verse. 4. The reason is, because whatsoever they do, they doe it to the Lord, He that regards a day, regards it to the Lord, hee that regards not a day, regards it not to the Lord.
as you have it in Verse. 4. The reason is, Because whatsoever they do, they do it to the Lord, He that regards a day, regards it to the Lord, he that regards not a day, regards it not to the Lord.
or not doe them to him, to shew that wee should have in minde, information of sound general truths, that are the ground of all particular practise, as we shall see after.
or not do them to him, to show that we should have in mind, information of found general truths, that Are the ground of all particular practice, as we shall see After.
so as a second Adam, hee rose, and as a publike person, therefore wee see in the resurrection of Christ, many rose, it is like enough they dyed againe, it was for a particular dispensation, to shew that Christ rose as a publicke person;
so as a second Adam, he rose, and as a public person, Therefore we see in the resurrection of christ, many rose, it is like enough they died again, it was for a particular Dispensation, to show that christ rose as a public person;
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when Christ himselfe that was God, was content to bee man, and to be abased to death, that grand mystery makes all other things credible, he rose therefore as a publicke person, to give life to all that he dyed for.
when christ himself that was God, was content to be man, and to be abased to death, that grand mystery makes all other things credible, he rose Therefore as a public person, to give life to all that he died for.
and therefore he tooke upon him that nature, wherein he might dye for us, and now having done that dispensation, that office, there is a perpetuall influence of life, from the fountaine of life, his Godhead, to his humanity,
and Therefore he took upon him that nature, wherein he might die for us, and now having done that Dispensation, that office, there is a perpetual influence of life, from the fountain of life, his Godhead, to his humanity,
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He was all at once, the very union invested him in all these, but in regard of manifestation, he was first a Prophet to in struct us of the end of his comming into the world,
He was all At once, the very Union invested him in all these, but in regard of manifestation, he was First a Prophet to in struct us of the end of his coming into the world,
so somewhat brake out of him, that he was a person more than ordinary, but that was for speciall ends, ordinarily hee went on in a course of abasement,
so somewhat brake out of him, that he was a person more than ordinary, but that was for special ends, ordinarily he went on in a course of abasement,
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and all that he might performe the great worke of redemption, therefore hee made a stoppe of his glory and Kingly office, that hee might not manifest himselfe, in that relation and office;
and all that he might perform the great work of redemption, Therefore he made a stop of his glory and Kingly office, that he might not manifest himself, in that Relation and office;
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and humbled to death, and lay under the bondage of death three dayes, that this flesh is now glorious in heaven, that this person is Lord over the living and the dead, it is an excellent booke to studdy this, beloved studdy Christ in the state of humiliation and exaltation.
and humbled to death, and lay under the bondage of death three days, that this Flesh is now glorious in heaven, that this person is Lord over the living and the dead, it is an excellent book to study this, Beloved study christ in the state of humiliation and exaltation.
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and to day, that is, when he was, and to morrow and for ever the same, therefore he saith of the dead and of the living, of the dead, that is, in reference to former times, Christ is the Lambe of God slaine from the beginning of the world.
and to day, that is, when he was, and to morrow and for ever the same, Therefore he Says of the dead and of the living, of the dead, that is, in Referente to former times, christ is the Lamb of God slain from the beginning of the world.
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for he dyed that he might be Lord, we are a bloody spouse to Christ, we are the price of his blood, he dyed that he might bee Lord, he must winne us before he could have us;
for he died that he might be Lord, we Are a bloody spouse to christ, we Are the price of his blood, he died that he might be Lord, he must win us before he could have us;
and upon our Spirituall marriage, relations are bonds, and therefore they tye on his part to shew what wee may expect from him, he is Lord of the living,
and upon our Spiritual marriage, relations Are bonds, and Therefore they tie on his part to show what we may expect from him, he is Lord of the living,
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and of the dead, wee may expect on his part, all that a gracious Lord should doe, to provide for his Church and children, we may expect that from him, that (wee can from none else that) hee should not onely be Lord over us,
and of the dead, we may expect on his part, all that a gracious Lord should do, to provide for his Church and children, we may expect that from him, that (we can from none Else that) he should not only be Lord over us,
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for here is the prerogative of Christ, that he is such a head as quickeneth dead members, he is such a husband as makes his spouse beautifull, he puts glory upon her, no other husband can doe it, Moses married a blacke woman,
for Here is the prerogative of christ, that he is such a head as Quickeneth dead members, he is such a husband as makes his spouse beautiful, he puts glory upon her, no other husband can do it, Moses married a black woman,
as being not borne his subjects, but borne anew by the Spirit, he doth all provision, protection, the changing of our natures, the beginning of a good worke,
as being not born his subject's, but born anew by the Spirit, he does all provision, protection, the changing of our nature's, the beginning of a good work,
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for beloved know this for a ground, that now in the second covenant, we are not left as Adam was, in the hands of our owne free will, to stand or fall,
for Beloved know this for a ground, that now in the second Covenant, we Are not left as Adam was, in the hands of our own free will, to stand or fallen,
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but now in the second covenant that is founded upon Christs death, and satisfaction for us, Christ gives grace, he gives his holy Spirit to bring us within, the compasse, and performes both our part and his too;
but now in the second Covenant that is founded upon Christ death, and satisfaction for us, christ gives grace, he gives his holy Spirit to bring us within, the compass, and performs both our part and his too;
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if it were left to our freedome, therefore that is that that we may expect from this Lordship of Christ, the performance of the covenant of grace, in writing his law in our hearts, other Kings give lawes and write them in tables,
if it were left to our freedom, Therefore that is that that we may expect from this Lordship of christ, the performance of the Covenant of grace, in writing his law in our hearts, other Kings give laws and write them in tables,
but they cannot write them in the hearts of their subjects, but hee is such a Law giver as writes his owne will in the heart, he teacheth the very heart obedience, we are taught of God to love one another, I will write my law in their bowels,
but they cannot write them in the hearts of their subject's, but he is such a Law giver as writes his own will in the heart, he Teaches the very heart Obedience, we Are taught of God to love one Another, I will write my law in their bowels,
I say this we may expect from him, in the use of meanes, and subjecting to his ordinances, which is a wondrous prerogative to those that will submit to his law.
I say this we may expect from him, in the use of means, and subjecting to his ordinances, which is a wondrous prerogative to those that will submit to his law.
We may expect againe from this Lord advancement, he is such a Lord as makes all his subjects kings, the meanest man that is a subject to Christ that hath the Spirit of Christ is a King:
We may expect again from this Lord advancement, he is such a Lord as makes all his subject's Kings, the Meanest man that is a Subject to christ that hath the Spirit of christ is a King:
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and contract more guilt than other men that that they are afraid of a true Christian as a Christian, is most triumphant over, he is a King over those things,
and contract more guilt than other men that that they Are afraid of a true Christian as a Christian, is most triumphant over, he is a King over those things,
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In a word Christ as our Lord binds himselfe to bring us to glory, never to leave us till hee hath brought us to that place that he is in himselfe, Father I will that where I am they be also, and hee purgeth his Church, Ephes. 5. That he may make it a glorious Church, he takes upon him not onely to dye, to redeeme us from hell,
In a word christ as our Lord binds himself to bring us to glory, never to leave us till he hath brought us to that place that he is in himself, Father I will that where I am they be also, and he Purgeth his Church, Ephesians 5. That he may make it a glorious Church, he Takes upon him not only to die, to Redeem us from hell,
and damnation, and to set us in a state of favour with his father, but to goeĢ on in a course of fitting us till he have brought us to the glorions condition that he is in, it lyes upon him to doe it,
and damnation, and to Set us in a state of favour with his father, but to goen on in a course of fitting us till he have brought us to the glorious condition that he is in, it lies upon him to do it,
and what hee shall bee brought unto ere long, this should make him honourable to himselfe, to make him in a holy state, to thinke himselfe too good to defile his soule,
and what he shall be brought unto ere long, this should make him honourable to himself, to make him in a holy state, to think himself too good to defile his soul,
But you will say an honour, it is an honour to be free, the subject is bound, non sumus nati, &c. as the heathen man sayd, we are not borne to slavery,
But you will say an honour, it is an honour to be free, the Subject is bound, non sumus Nati, etc. as the heathen man said, we Are not born to slavery,
for man that is in a subordination to a higher nature to God, for him to be under the government of Christ God man, of God in our nature, it is a great honour:
for man that is in a subordination to a higher nature to God, for him to be under the government of christ God man, of God in our nature, it is a great honour:
therefore it is an honour that we bee under Christ, the greatest honour in the world, especially if wee consider what manner of government Christs is, it is a rationall government agreeable to our principles:
Therefore it is an honour that we be under christ, the greatest honour in the world, especially if we Consider what manner of government Christ is, it is a rational government agreeable to our principles:
for he guides us as a Prophet, he is not onely a King but a Prophet, to teach us, he saith not you shall doe this, he stands not upon tearmes of will, no he is a Prophet to teach us, what wee should obey, he convinceth us,
for he guides us as a Prophet, he is not only a King but a Prophet, to teach us, he Says not you shall do this, he Stands not upon terms of will, no he is a Prophet to teach us, what we should obey, he Convinces us,
and then when hee rules our will, he doth it sweetly, he drawes it with the cords of a man as the Prophet speakes, that is, by allurements, he brings us to heaven by way of love and intisements, what greater rewards can there be thought of than those that Christ leades us by,
and then when he rules our will, he does it sweetly, he draws it with the cords of a man as the Prophet speaks, that is, by allurements, he brings us to heaven by Way of love and enticements, what greater rewards can there be Thought of than those that christ leads us by,
so hee is a husband, hee knowes how to beare with the infirmities of his Church, he that bids the husband to favour the wife as the weaker vessell, doth not hee practise his owne principles? will not he favour his owne spouse as the weaker vessell think you? that hath promised not to quench the smoking flax,
so he is a husband, he knows how to bear with the infirmities of his Church, he that bids the husband to favour the wife as the Weaker vessel, does not he practise his own principles? will not he favour his own spouse as the Weaker vessel think you? that hath promised not to quench the smoking flax,
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Therefore it is an honour to bee under the governement of Christ, so rationally, and sweetely hee drawes us with the cords of a man, it is the government of a husband,
Therefore it is an honour to be under the government of christ, so rationally, and sweetly he draws us with the cords of a man, it is the government of a husband,
and all for the governement of his Church, it is our security to bee under him that governes al things for the good of the Church, he saith Iohn 17. Thou hast given mee power over all flesh.
and all for the government of his Church, it is our security to be under him that governs all things for the good of the Church, he Says John 17. Thou hast given me power over all Flesh.
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Then againe, it teacheth us how to carry our selves to men, otherwise affected not to be servants to the humours of men, Christ rules over us, both living and dying,
Then again, it Teaches us how to carry our selves to men, otherwise affected not to be Servants to the humours of men, christ rules over us, both living and dying,
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therefore bee not the servants of men, but according to the scriptures limitation, Marry in the Lord, obey in the Lord, walke in the Lord, doe all in the Lord, that is,
Therefore be not the Servants of men, but according to the Scriptures limitation, Marry in the Lord, obey in the Lord, walk in the Lord, do all in the Lord, that is,
Againe, to goe on, this should teach us, in that Christ is the Lord of the living and of the dead, to account our selves not our owne, it should teach us perfect selfe denyall in matters of religion, especially not to be overwhelmed of our owne conceites, in the great mysteries, that Saint Paul cryes out of, Oh the depth, you have many that quarrell with those things,
Again, to go on, this should teach us, in that christ is the Lord of the living and of the dead, to account our selves not our own, it should teach us perfect self denial in matters of Religion, especially not to be overwhelmed of our own conceits, in the great Mysteres, that Saint Paul cries out of, O the depth, you have many that quarrel with those things,
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whereas one saith, I beleeve, because it is impossible, and too farre above reason, therefore I the rather beleeve it, it is oft times good to stand at a stay in God,
whereas one Says, I believe, Because it is impossible, and too Far above reason, Therefore I the rather believe it, it is oft times good to stand At a stay in God,
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why hee suffers some part of the Church, that perhaps is better then other parts, (that are quiet and exempt from the crosse) to be exercised, with afflictions,
why he suffers Some part of the Church, that perhaps is better then other parts, (that Are quiet and exempt from the cross) to be exercised, with afflictions,
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Of thee I had this body, this soule, this state, this reputation; I have whatsoever I have from thee, it is maintained by thee, thou art mine, and I am thine;
Of thee I had this body, this soul, this state, this reputation; I have whatsoever I have from thee, it is maintained by thee, thou art mine, and I am thine;
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therefore stand not upon tearmes with Christ, when hee calls for any thing, in case of suffering and sealing the truth, let him have it, it is not lost, wee have a better foundation in him,
Therefore stand not upon terms with christ, when he calls for any thing, in case of suffering and sealing the truth, let him have it, it is not lost, we have a better Foundation in him,
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when we lose any thing, it is but a beame from the Sunne, and whatsoever wee lose in particulars, we have in the whole, in the fountaine, againe, in Christ,
when we loose any thing, it is but a beam from the Sun, and whatsoever we loose in particulars, we have in the Whole, in the fountain, again, in christ,
when wee are tempted to any sinne, Christ is my Lord, I am redeemed from my base lusts, what have I to doe with this anger? what have I to doe with this ambition? I am no debter to the flesh, I am under Christ, I am under grace, he hath redeemed mee from my vaine conversation, I owe it nothing but mortification,
when we Are tempted to any sin, christ is my Lord, I am redeemed from my base Lustiest, what have I to do with this anger? what have I to do with this ambition? I am no debtor to the Flesh, I am under christ, I am under grace, he hath redeemed me from my vain Conversation, I owe it nothing but mortification,
and deny all, therefore in all solicitations of corruption, learne this lesson, fetch arguments hence, Christ hath done great matters for me, he lived and dyed,
and deny all, Therefore in all solicitations of corruption, Learn this Lesson, fetch Arguments hence, christ hath done great matters for me, he lived and died,
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and death is the summe and accomplishment of mortification, when wee are stirred to any thing, go to Christ and complaine to him, blessed Saviour, thou didst dye,
and death is the sum and accomplishment of mortification, when we Are stirred to any thing, go to christ and complain to him, blessed Saviour, thou didst die,
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and rise, and revive, that thou mightst be Lord of the living and of the dead, I beseech thee claim thine owne interest in me, bring all into captivity, to thine owne Spirit, what hath this base affection to doe with me? what have I to doe with it? I am freed from it, I am redeemed from my selfe, what have I to doe with my selfe,
and rise, and revive, that thou Mightest be Lord of the living and of the dead, I beseech thee claim thine own Interest in me, bring all into captivity, to thine own Spirit, what hath this base affection to do with me? what have I to do with it? I am freed from it, I am redeemed from my self, what have I to do with my self,
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as concerne the state of the Church, we are now in ill times, if wee looke about us, however God continues better to us then we deserve, wee are as the three young men in the fiery furnace, untouched,
as concern the state of the Church, we Are now in ill times, if we look about us, however God continues better to us then we deserve, we Are as the three young men in the fiery furnace, untouched,
Christ loves to bee awaked by our prayers, and if the Church would joyne in forces, one Church with another, altogether they might worke wonders, let us offer a holy violence to Christ by prayer,
christ loves to be awaked by our Prayers, and if the Church would join in forces, one Church with Another, altogether they might work wonders, let us offer a holy violence to christ by prayer,
then a Iew, or a Turke, that hath not the meanes, will Christ indure this that wee should come to bee carelesse whether wee have the Gospell, the blessed truth of God,
then a Iew, or a Turk, that hath not the means, will christ endure this that we should come to be careless whither we have the Gospel, the blessed truth of God,
Then againe, Christ is humbling his Church for the advancement of it, and suffers the enemies to triumph for their further abasement, hee is compassing a blessed worke, there is a great wheele a going,
Then again, christ is humbling his Church for the advancement of it, and suffers the enemies to triumph for their further abasement, he is compassing a blessed work, there is a great wheel a going,
but wee doe not see the issue of things, al this great wheele the Lord rules and governes and moves, you shall see at length what it will drive to, wee see in a clocke there are many wheeles one contrary to another,
but we do not see the issue of things, all this great wheel the Lord rules and governs and moves, you shall see At length what it will drive to, we see in a clock there Are many wheels one contrary to Another,
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but all helpes the clocke to strik, all joyne in that, so there is a stroke, there is somewhat that will come out of all these troubles, that seeme contrary one to another, some up,
but all helps the clock to strike, all join in that, so there is a stroke, there is somewhat that will come out of all these Troubles, that seem contrary one to Another, Some up,
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and some downe, but all these wheeles, will helpe to bring out some stroake, some glorious thing, that posterity perhaps may see that is now a working.
and Some down, but all these wheels, will help to bring out Some stroke, Some glorious thing, that posterity perhaps may see that is now a working.
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but looke to the Catastrophe, wee looke to the upshot, and closure of all though all was in a combustion, there wee see all things brought to an excellent and wise issue:
but look to the Catastrophe, we look to the upshot, and closure of all though all was in a combustion, there we see all things brought to an excellent and wise issue:
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nor the grace of unction, habituall grace in Christ whereby the humane nature was filled with all grace, it was upon unction, presently they follow one another, there was no meriting of that thing,
nor the grace of unction, habitual grace in christ whereby the humane nature was filled with all grace, it was upon unction, presently they follow one Another, there was no meriting of that thing,
and by vertue of unction, if he had dyed presently, he might have gone to heaven presently indeed without dying if there had not beene a dispensation layd upon him to dye for us,
and by virtue of unction, if he had died presently, he might have gone to heaven presently indeed without dying if there had not been a Dispensation laid upon him to die for us,
so glorious as it was capable of what hee did was for us, Therefore it is good to thinke of the love of Christ, that he considered us and not himselfe, in that his abasement as the Scripture runs in that straine, To us a Sonne is given,
so glorious as it was capable of what he did was for us, Therefore it is good to think of the love of christ, that he considered us and not himself, in that his abasement as the Scripture runs in that strain, To us a Son is given,
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for us a childe is borne, he dyed for us, hee gave himselfe for us, he rose for us, hee ascended for us, he sits at the right hand of God for us, himselfe indeede hath glory,
for us a child is born, he died for us, he gave himself for us, he rose for us, he ascended for us, he sits At the right hand of God for us, himself indeed hath glory,
so in the state of exaltation, when wee see him rise, and sit at the right hand of God, thinke he is there to prepare a place for me, whatsoever hee hath,
so in the state of exaltation, when we see him rise, and fit At the right hand of God, think he is there to prepare a place for me, whatsoever he hath,
when he saith in the text, For this end Christ dyed, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord of quicke and dead, I beseech you consider whose good he respects, in this Lordship:
when he Says in the text, For this end christ died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord of quick and dead, I beseech you Consider whose good he respects, in this Lordship:
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but the Lord of Sathan, of death, and of all our enemies, he is Lord over all saith the Apostle, God over all, blessed for ever therfore he is Lord over sinne, over death, over hell, over all that we neede to feare, it is for us,
but the Lord of Sathan, of death, and of all our enemies, he is Lord over all Says the Apostle, God over all, blessed for ever Therefore he is Lord over sin, over death, over hell, over all that we need to Fear, it is for us,
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Beloved is it not a great mercy, that hee should stop the issue, and the beames of glory that should otherwise have come upon his humane nature, that he should be content to be in the shape of a servant? and bee eclipsed, in regard of manifestation,
beloved is it not a great mercy, that he should stop the issue, and the beams of glory that should otherwise have come upon his humane nature, that he should be content to be in the shape of a servant? and be eclipsed, in regard of manifestation,
and abase himselfe to the death of the crosse, and all for our redemption, when he might have gone to glory another way? but as one of the ancients saith well,
and abase himself to the death of the cross, and all for our redemption, when he might have gone to glory Another Way? but as one of the ancients Says well,
To draw to a conclusion therefore, Christ is our Lord both in life and death, it is for ever, oh beloved therefore I beseech you, let us project for his glory for ever as much as we can, he is our Lord,
To draw to a conclusion Therefore, christ is our Lord both in life and death, it is for ever, o Beloved Therefore I beseech you, let us project for his glory for ever as much as we can, he is our Lord,
than we are now, hee that is my Lord both living and dying, and for ever, shall not I labour that when I am dead there may be a Church here? that when I am dead posterity may serve him? and be subject to him, shall he for ever be Lord for my good,
than we Are now, he that is my Lord both living and dying, and for ever, shall not I labour that when I am dead there may be a Church Here? that when I am dead posterity may serve him? and be Subject to him, shall he for ever be Lord for my good,
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and shall not I as much as lyeth in me, lay a foundation for ever in his service? that when I can serve him no longer my selfe, then posterity may serve him.
and shall not I as much as lies in me, lay a Foundation for ever in his service? that when I can serve him no longer my self, then posterity may serve him.
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And let it be our comfort in the houre of death (that may bee nearer us then we are aware off) that he is not onely Lord of the living but of those that are dead, he hath the keyes both of hell and death, that is, he hath the government of death,
And let it be our Comfort in the hour of death (that may be nearer us then we Are aware off) that he is not only Lord of the living but of those that Are dead, he hath the keys both of hell and death, that is, he hath the government of death,
and therefore shall I be afraid to commit my soule to Christ? what a ground is this, comfortably to yeeld our soules to Christ, Lord take the soule, thatthou dyedst to purchase, that thou didst rise againe-to justifie, that thou dost live now in heaven to make intercession for, that thou hast given thy holy Spirit, in some measure to sanctifie, take this soule to thee, it is thy soule as much and more than mine I am not mine owne,
and Therefore shall I be afraid to commit my soul to christ? what a ground is this, comfortably to yield our Souls to christ, Lord take the soul, thatthou dyedst to purchase, that thou didst rise againe-to justify, that thou dost live now in heaven to make Intercession for, that thou hast given thy holy Spirit, in Some measure to sanctify, take this soul to thee, it is thy soul as much and more than mine I am not mine own,
nor my soule is not my owne, Into thy hands I commend even thy Spirit, for thou hast redeemed me oh Lord of truth, thou hast redeemed this soule of mine,
nor my soul is not my own, Into thy hands I commend even thy Spirit, for thou hast redeemed me o Lord of truth, thou hast redeemed this soul of mine,
therefore now take this soule, that thou by thy Spirit hast wrought in some poore measure, to desire to please thee, that soule that thou hast sprinkled with thy owne blood, take that soule,
Therefore now take this soul, that thou by thy Spirit hast wrought in Some poor measure, to desire to please thee, that soul that thou hast sprinkled with thy own blood, take that soul,
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for thou art Lord both living and dying, and what a comfort is it when death shall close up our eyes, that we can looke forward and see then our selves nearer Christ,
for thou art Lord both living and dying, and what a Comfort is it when death shall close up our eyes, that we can look forward and see then our selves nearer christ,
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for then we goe to Christ our husband, as Paul saith, I desire to be dissolved and to bee with Christ, which is best of all, when a Christian thinkes at death:
for then we go to christ our husband, as Paul Says, I desire to be dissolved and to be with christ, which is best of all, when a Christian thinks At death:
And that is the end of the Sacrament, for the Word and Sacrament are parts of the regiment of Christ, whereby he rules his Church, hee rules his Church outwardly by the Word and Sacraments,
And that is the end of the Sacrament, for the Word and Sacrament Are parts of the regiment of christ, whereby he rules his Church, he rules his Church outwardly by the Word and Sacraments,
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and inwardly by his Spirit, his holy Spirit makes good his owne good meanes, and therefore as the subjects of Christ, I beseech you let us come to the ordinance of Christ, he is such a Lord as doth great things by despised meanes, bread and wine, poore meanes,
and inwardly by his Spirit, his holy Spirit makes good his own good means, and Therefore as the subject's of christ, I beseech you let us come to the Ordinance of christ, he is such a Lord as does great things by despised means, bred and wine, poor means,
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but consider what a mighty Lord useth them for our soules good, and it is his glory to magnifie himselfe by base and weake meanes, hee goes contrary to the course of the world, that stands all upon outward excellency,
but Consider what a mighty Lord uses them for our Souls good, and it is his glory to magnify himself by base and weak means, he Goes contrary to the course of the world, that Stands all upon outward excellency,
and the meannesse of his Ordinances the Sacraments, he beates downe strong holds, he builds us up in Christ to Salvation, hee communicates himselfe and all his benefits to us,
and the meanness of his Ordinances the Sacraments, he beats down strong holds, he builds us up in christ to Salvation, he communicates himself and all his benefits to us,
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