THE PASSION SERMON at Pauls - Crosse, vpon Good-Friday last, Aprill 7. 1626. 1 Cor. 2.8. Had they knowne, they would not haue crucified the Lord of glory.
THE PASSION SERMON At Paul's - Cross, upon Good friday last, April 7. 1626. 1 Cor. 2.8. Had they known, they would not have Crucified the Lord of glory.
The subiect of his preaching, We preach Christ crucified; the obiect of his glory, God forbid I should glory saue in the Crosse of our Lord Iesus Christ.
The Subject of his preaching, We preach christ Crucified; the Object of his glory, God forbid I should glory save in the Cross of our Lord Iesus christ.
the effusion of his Bloud not without paine, that paine without paralell, Was there euer sorrow like to my sorrow? Paine concomitated with shame, Cum iniquis reputatus est, he makes vp the number of the wicked,
the effusion of his Blood not without pain, that pain without parallel, Was there ever sorrow like to my sorrow? Pain concomitated with shame, Cum iniquis reputatus est, he makes up the number of the wicked,
A people whom God had sequestred to himselfe, yet when we view the record of their liues, they make it good that their Election was not of workes but of grace.
A people whom God had sequestered to himself, yet when we view the record of their lives, they make it good that their Election was not of works but of grace.
could God to that Patriarke, vpon the exercise of his omnipotency, forge or raise a more flinty Ceneration? The Messias, the perfume of their Offrings, the bloud of their Sacrifices, the fire of their Holocausts, shadowed in their Ceremonies, fore-spoken by their Prophets, all this could not dispell that mist of darknesse which setled vpon their hearts;
could God to that Patriarch, upon the exercise of his omnipotency, forge or raise a more flinty Ceneration? The Messias, the perfume of their Offerings, the blood of their Sacrifices, the fire of their Holocausts, shadowed in their Ceremonies, forespoken by their prophets, all this could not dispel that missed of darkness which settled upon their hearts;
First, the persons nocent, the Iewes. Secondly, the party Innocent, The Lord of glory. Of them the Apostle speaketh; first, by way of supposition; Si cogno•issent, Had they knowne.
First, the Persons nocent, the Iewes. Secondly, the party Innocent, The Lord of glory. Of them the Apostle speaks; First, by Way of supposition; Si cogno•issent, Had they known.
They crucified. 2. The dignitie of the Patient, the best that could be; the Lord of glory. These pillars must carrie my meditations, and your attentions.
They Crucified. 2. The dignity of the Patient, the best that could be; the Lord of glory. These pillars must carry my meditations, and your attentions.
Thus man, an Egregious creature was yoaked with beasts, who may say truly, what God Ironically, Ecce Adam factus est quasi vnus e nobis, see, man is become as one of vs;
Thus man, an Egregious creature was yoked with beasts, who may say truly, what God Ironically, Ecce Adam factus est quasi vnus e nobis, see, man is become as one of us;
Man naturally endeuours to repaire these losses, to set downe some thing in the naked tables of his soule, the corporall organs no sooner giue leaue to the soule to vnfold it selfe,
Man naturally endeavours to repair these losses, to Set down Some thing in the naked tables of his soul, the corporal organs no sooner give leave to the soul to unfold it self,
Were euery Iew as Moses well read in Aegyptian learning, and Aegypt was then the worlds Academy; Greece and Palestine had not yet spoiled her of that Iewell:
Were every Iew as Moses well read in Egyptian learning, and Egypt was then the world's Academy; Greece and Palestine had not yet spoiled her of that Jewel:
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or those Christall bottles of the aire thin as the liquor they containe, could not emptie their moist burthens vpon the earth without their prognostication,
or those Crystal bottles of the air thin as the liquour they contain, could not empty their moist burdens upon the earth without their prognostication,
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Where is the wise? Where is the Scribe? Where is the Disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisedome of this world? I will destroy the wisedome of the wise,
Where is the wise? Where is the Scribe? Where is the Disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this world? I will destroy the Wisdom of the wise,
to them were these diuine Oracles committed, The Lord was knowne in Iury, and his Name great in Israel, this Sunne was in that Ecliptike, this light in that Goshen.
to them were these divine Oracles committed, The Lord was known in Jury, and his Name great in Israel, this Sun was in that Ecliptic, this Light in that Goshen.
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man to the attainment of a supernaturall end needs a supernaturall meane, the naturall vnderstanding, Non sufficit viatori, will neuer shine bright enough to be our safe conduct to these celestiall truthes.
man to the attainment of a supernatural end needs a supernatural mean, the natural understanding, Non sufficit viatori, will never shine bright enough to be our safe conduct to these celestial truths.
Percipit per naturalem potentiam, non per naturalem agentem, saith Scotus. It may be the Caske to reserue, neuer the light without a greater light to descry them.
Percipit per naturalem potentiam, non per naturalem agentem, Says Scotus. It may be the Cask to reserve, never the Light without a greater Light to descry them.
Illiterate Apostles, in whom the Creator to qualifie them with gifts wrought a new creation, that suddenly from all simple they became all wise, the Iewes therefore hauing the Key of Scriptures, what mysteries will not that vnlocke?
Illiterate Apostles, in whom the Creator to qualify them with Gifts wrought a new creation, that suddenly from all simple they became all wise, the Iewes Therefore having the Key of Scriptures, what Mysteres will not that unlock?
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The promise is renewed to Abraham: vpon his seede the blessed one is entailed, but the blessednesse is inlarged vnto all nations, in the miraculous birth and vnbloudy facrifice of Isaak was a vision of the birth and death of the worlds redeemer, Abraham saw my day and reioyced.
The promise is renewed to Abraham: upon his seed the blessed one is entailed, but the blessedness is enlarged unto all Nations, in the miraculous birth and unbloody facrifice of Isaac was a vision of the birth and death of the world's redeemer, Abraham saw my day and rejoiced.
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What will the Iewes say to Iacobs Shilo. The Scepter shall not depart from Israel, &c. When in Christs time the Scepter was wrested out of the Iewes hands:
What will the Iewes say to Iacobs Shilo. The Sceptre shall not depart from Israel, etc. When in Christ time the Sceptre was wrested out of the Iewes hands:
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The manner of his death, the cry vpon the Crosse, his Passion, and his skorne are the contents of that Euangelicall 22. Psalme, I am powred out like water: a worme and no man:
The manner of his death, the cry upon the Cross, his Passion, and his scorn Are the contents of that Evangelical 22. Psalm, I am poured out like water: a worm and no man:
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Esay, the flower of speech and Prophesie, who seemes to contex a History, not write a Prophesie, Surely, hee hath borne our griefes and carried our sorrowes;
Isaiah, the flower of speech and Prophesy, who seems to contex a History, not write a Prophesy, Surely, he hath born our griefs and carried our sorrows;
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hee was wounded for our transgressions, hee opened not his mouth, he is brought like a Lambe to the slaughter, the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of vs all.
he was wounded for our transgressions, he opened not his Mouth, he is brought like a Lamb to the slaughter, the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
And to giue the Scribes and Priests their due, they could by this light blazen the Tribe, Family, and place of his birth. For when the Starre dispeared, the Prophesies by them applyed to the Sages of the East, were Starres, to conduce their feet to worship there,
And to give the Scribes and Priests their endue, they could by this Light blazen the Tribe, Family, and place of his birth. For when the Star dispeared, the prophecies by them applied to the Sages of the East, were Stars, to conduce their feet to worship there,
The right honourable Eunuch, Treasurer to the Queen of Aethiopia, sought for a better treasure at that time to be found at Hierusalem, nec Sanctior sum hoc Eunucho, nec studiosior.
The right honourable Eunuch, Treasurer to the Queen of Ethiopia, sought for a better treasure At that time to be found At Jerusalem, nec Sanctior sum hoc Eunuch, nec studiosior.
Can our diligence cōpare with his, who vnderwent a tedious iourney, and in that deuout Pilgrimage made the Scripture his companion? Et cum verba Domini lingua volueret, labijs personaret;
Can our diligence compare with his, who underwent a tedious journey, and in that devout Pilgrimage made the Scripture his Companion? Et cum verba Domini lingua volueret, labijs personaret;
and hope he is not long a comming, then a rush for this Roman dominion; but is it possible Iesus should bee the man? borne of meane parentage, his education obscure, himselfe followed by the meanest;
and hope he is not long a coming, then a rush for this Roman dominion; but is it possible Iesus should be the man? born of mean parentage, his education Obscure, himself followed by the Meanest;
Christ the substance, the good thing to come. In the volume of thy Law it is written of me, &c. not a line therein but tends vnto Christ the Center, his birth of a Virgin-mother, cradle banishment,
christ the substance, the good thing to come. In the volume of thy Law it is written of me, etc. not a line therein but tends unto christ the Centre, his birth of a Virgin mother, cradle banishment,
when he fled that could not goe, the efficacy of his preaching, his miraculous cures, vindicating of his Fathers Temple from pollution, &c. all are filed which were in him fulfilled.
when he fled that could not go, the efficacy of his preaching, his miraculous cures, vindicating of his Father's Temple from pollution, etc. all Are filed which were in him fulfilled.
Let vs arest our selues awhile vpon his foretold Passions, when Christ rode in triumph towards his Crosse, hee did not bestride an Asses backe without a Prophesie to helpe him vp;
Let us arrest our selves awhile upon his foretold Passion, when christ road in triumph towards his Cross, he did not bestride an Asses back without a Prophesy to help him up;
The Betrayer is betrayed by description, My familiar and friend, &c. hath conspired against me. All his Disciples shall turne Cowards, a Prophesie had sounded that retreat, I will strike the Shepherd and the sheepe shall be scattered;
The Betrayer is betrayed by description, My familiar and friend, etc. hath conspired against me. All his Disciples shall turn Cowards, a Prophesy had sounded that retreat, I will strike the Shepherd and the sheep shall be scattered;
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No maruell the Souldiers riflle for his garments, that vailed couetousnesse of Lots an euent in it selfe contingent, in the Prophesie certaine, for my vestments they did cast lots.
No marvel the Soldiers riflle for his garments, that veiled covetousness of Lots an event in it self contingent, in the Prophesy certain, for my vestments they did cast lots.
why then? (knowing what the Iewes did know) vpon so foule a fact will our Apostle finde and returne Ignoramus. Yet one prophesie had not beene accomplisht,
why then? (knowing what the Iewes did know) upon so foul a fact will our Apostle find and return Ignoramus. Yet one prophesy had not been accomplished,
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Was hee an ordinary Man, who with the trident of his word becalmes the Seas, paues them with solidity to a confirmed path for himselfe and Peter to walke on;
Was he an ordinary Man, who with the trident of his word becalms the Seas, paues them with solidity to a confirmed path for himself and Peter to walk on;
When the Conspirators came armed to apprehend him, who expected not declined them, the breath of his mouth as a mighty tempest, leuels them with the earth.
When the Conspirators Come armed to apprehend him, who expected not declined them, the breath of his Mouth as a mighty tempest, levels them with the earth.
A Roman Cohort driuen backe at a word? Nec vox hominem sonat: could not his speech betray him? without flattery they might haue applauded, not the voyce of man, but God.
A Roman Cohort driven back At a word? Nec vox hominem Sonnet: could not his speech betray him? without flattery they might have applauded, not the voice of man, but God.
Quid poterit Matest as eius iudicatura, cuius hoc poterat humilitas Iudicanda, saith Leo. When Peter with a blow had lopt off Malchus eare, the diuorced peece is glewed to its former place, Christ reforming what himselfe had formed,
Quid poterit Matest as eius iudicatura, cuius hoc poterat humilitas Iudicanda, Says Leo. When Peter with a blow had lopped off Malchus ear, the divorced piece is glued to its former place, christ reforming what himself had formed,
Thus to recapitulate all, 1. not humane science, 2. not reuealed prophesies, 3. though accomplished in Christs person: 4. confirmed with the working of Miracles could open their eyes,
Thus to recapitulate all, 1. not humane science, 2. not revealed prophecies, 3. though accomplished in Christ person: 4. confirmed with the working of Miracles could open their eyes,
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These Euidences led them to know the Messias in Christ, but not the Mysterie in the Deitie, but with leaue to Aquinas the Iewes held the Deitie inseperable from the Messias: or they knew not Crucifixionis mysterium. The Messias to vndergoe so ignominious a death, to suffer, and be crucified vnder Pontius Pilate, could neuer come within the Iewish Creede. The vulgar Iew conceiued well, but not truly, of him;
These Evidences led them to know the Messias in christ, but not the Mystery in the Deity, but with leave to Aquinas the Iewes held the Deity inseparable from the Messias: or they knew not Crucifixionis mysterium. The Messias to undergo so ignominious a death, to suffer, and be Crucified under Pontius Pilate, could never come within the Jewish Creed. The Vulgar Iew conceived well, but not truly, of him;
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They cauelled at his preaching, traduced his person, slandered his miracles, fathering them vpon diuels. God onely hath the key which vnlocks the heart, Faith is in his owne custodie,
They caveled At his preaching, traduced his person, slandered his Miracles, fathering them upon Devils. God only hath the key which unlocks the heart, Faith is in his own custody,
how then can the determinate counsell of God be set vpon the contingent knowledge of the Iewes. The Iesuites piece all with a Scient•a media, whereby God holds his hands from decreeing, till either in se or in re, he obserueth the voluminous foldings,
how then can the determinate counsel of God be Set upon the contingent knowledge of the Iewes. The Iesuites piece all with a Scient•a media, whereby God holds his hands from decreeing, till either in se or in re, he observeth the voluminous foldings,
The Schoolemen content themselues with Scientta simplicis Intelligentiae, whose obiect is Ens possibile, but not futurum, goes as farre as possibility can goe:
The Schoolmen content themselves with Scientta Simplicio Intelligentiae, whose Object is Ens possibile, but not Future, Goes as Far as possibility can go:
but as the effect may come to passe, if the condition were fulfilled, commeth neerer to that of Vision; a spiders web, a curious fansie, and Iesuites darling;
but as the Effect may come to pass, if the condition were fulfilled, comes nearer to that of Vision; a spiders web, a curious fancy, and Iesuites darling;
the Sunne is a fixed Planet vnto Ioshuah, stands still to behold his conquests, flyes backward at the sight of Ahaz dyall, yet ex necessitate naturae, constantly circleth about the heauens in the Orbe his Chariot,
the Sun is a fixed Planet unto Joshua, Stands still to behold his conquests, flies backward At the sighed of Ahaz dial, yet ex necessitate naturae, constantly circleth about the heavens in the Orb his Chariot,
necessitate finis, in three respects saith Aquinas: 1. for vs, to procure our freedome, Oportet exaltari; The sonne of man must bee lifted vp, that whosoeuer beleeueth in him should not perish.
necessitate finis, in three respects Says Aquinas: 1. for us, to procure our freedom, Oportet exaltari; The son of man must be lifted up, that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish.
if deliuerances, miracles and blessings are pledges of mercy, neuer was people so endeared, or God more exuberant to any Nation, non taliter secit, &c. yet they were an ill complexioned people, of a rebellious and churlish temper.
if Deliverances, Miracles and blessings Are pledges of mercy, never was people so endeared, or God more exuberant to any nation, non taliter secit, etc. yet they were an ill complexioned people, of a rebellious and churlish temper.
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and though those Miracles were Emblems of a Diuiner power, and did speake a supreame Deitie; they prostrate themselues vnto an Idol beholding for its Godhead, to the curious Artizan. God sent his Prophets, which sealed their Prophesies with their bloud;
and though those Miracles were Emblems of a Diviner power, and did speak a supreme Deity; they prostrate themselves unto an Idol beholding for its Godhead, to the curious Artisan. God sent his prophets, which sealed their prophecies with their blood;
It must needs augment his torments, that his owne people should degenerate into Traitors, not a Gentile, but a Iew, not a Iew alone, but Iudas his Apostle.
It must needs augment his torments, that his own people should degenerate into Traitors, not a Gentile, but a Iew, not a Iew alone, but Iudas his Apostle.
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conspiracy, and danger on all hands, Treason, treason, neuer the like, of Iew and Gentile, Souldiers and Apostle, father and sonne, heauen and earth, Singuli non perdunt, per dunt omnes;
Conspiracy, and danger on all hands, Treason, treason, never the like, of Iew and Gentile, Soldiers and Apostle, father and son, heaven and earth, Singuli non perdunt, per dunt omnes;
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Thus a sonne deliuered of his father, yeelding himselfe, a Prince slaine of his people, the Nations coniure against the Blessed one of Nations, heauens dispoyle him of his throne, the earth of his footstoole:
Thus a son Delivered of his father, yielding himself, a Prince slain of his people, the nations conjure against the Blessed one of nations, heavens despoil him of his throne, the earth of his footstool:
and temptations often, restlesse, harbourlesse, & in vita passiuam habuit actionem, & in morte passionem actiuam sustinuit, and though the Iewes could not lay hold on him till the houre was come,
and temptations often, restless, harbourless, & in vita passiuam Habuit actionem, & in morte passionem actiuam Sustinuit, and though the Iewes could not lay hold on him till the hour was come,
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Let vs trace his footsteps, though with Peter we follow him a farre off, and in the Gospell there is such a liuing Commentary of his death and passion, that we doe not read but see him crucified.
Let us trace his footsteps, though with Peter we follow him a Far off, and in the Gospel there is such a living Commentary of his death and passion, that we do not read but see him Crucified.
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for nondum venit hora, and when that time calculated by heauens appointment, was come; Iudas is suborned, an Apostle that was his Treasurer and his Almner;
for Nondum venit hora, and when that time calculated by heavens appointment, was come; Iudas is suborned, an Apostle that was his Treasurer and his Almner;
who to augment his pay, resolues at once, to sell his place and Master, and vnder-values him at so cheape a rate, that he sets no price vpon the price of the world,
who to augment his pay, resolves At once, to fell his place and Master, and under-valves him At so cheap a rate, that he sets no price upon the price of the world,
Whilest they strike hands to betray him, the Lord remembers vs, institutes the sacrament of Grace, breaths forth diuine admonitions, makes his will, bequeathes to his Disciples his peace for a legacie, patience and pressures for an inheritance, against which he armeth them with heauenly habitations.
Whilst they strike hands to betray him, the Lord remembers us, institutes the sacrament of Grace, breathes forth divine admonitions, makes his will, Bequeathes to his Disciples his peace for a legacy, patience and pressures for an inheritance, against which he armeth them with heavenly habitations.
Where, to meet the Traitor and his complices, He baulkes not the place Iudas knew was consecrated by his customary deuotions, attended with three Disciples that had witnessed his glory in the Mount;
Where, to meet the Traitor and his accomplices, He balks not the place Iudas knew was consecrated by his customary devotions, attended with three Disciples that had witnessed his glory in the Mount;
and where the premisses of our miseries were, might be the conclusion of our misfortunes. There his soule is couched vnder the burthens of feare and sorrow.
and where the premises of our misery's were, might be the conclusion of our misfortunes. There his soul is couched under the burdens of Fear and sorrow.
Maruell not then that Christ prostrate in pangs, sunke vnto the earth, blessing the same with his embracements, making his foot stoole his couch, where he findes,
Marvel not then that christ prostrate in pangs, sunk unto the earth, blessing the same with his embracements, making his foot stool his couch, where he finds,
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and vpon that earth he is crucified without a Crosse; feare and loue are the nailes, our sinnes the thornes, his Fathers wrath the speare to cruciate him, which cruse a bleeding shower to raigne throughout all his pores, that in a cold night he sweats without heat,
and upon that earth he is Crucified without a Cross; Fear and love Are the nails, our Sins the thorns, his Father's wrath the spear to cruciate him, which cruse a bleeding shower to Reign throughout all his pores, that in a cold night he sweats without heat,
This Cup passe from me? Doth the Generall, quake and is the Souldier valiant? With vndaunted courage haue Martyrs imbraced the flaming Instruments of death;
This Cup pass from me? Does the General, quake and is the Soldier valiant? With undaunted courage have Martyrs embraced the flaming Instruments of death;
those Bonefires to them golden Chariots to ascend with Elias. That incendialis tunica, as Tertullian termes it, a coat context of flames was put on willingly by many.
those Bonfires to them golden Chariots to ascend with Elias. That incendialis tunica, as Tertullian terms it, a coat context of flames was put on willingly by many.
Besides, their punishments are so spiced and lenified with celestiall comfort, illis in poent est volunt as, in martyrio Coelum, that to these Christian Stoicks their tortures are pleasures, their martyrdom a Paradise.
Beside, their punishments Are so spiced and lenified with celestial Comfort, illis in poent est volunt as, in Martyrdom Coelum, that to these Christian Stoics their tortures Are pleasures, their martyrdom a Paradise.
and a sorry exchange, that a creature shall comfort his God, his Comforter. Therefore agnosco vocem aegroti in medico, agnosc• Gallinam infirmantem cum Pullis, stupeo miserationem, expanesco dignationem;
and a sorry exchange, that a creature shall Comfort his God, his Comforter. Therefore agnosco vocem aegroti in medico, agnosc• Gallinam infirmantem cum Pullis, stupeo miserationem, expanesco dignationem;
But hearke you Sir, What may you call those torments that Christ did there indure? Our answer is, that he suffered all those punishments for sinne, that did reconcile vs to his Father. All those, I say, that did neither preiudice the plenitude of sanctitie or science in his sacred person;
But hark you Sir, What may you call those torments that christ did there endure? Our answer is, that he suffered all those punishments for sin, that did reconcile us to his Father. All those, I say, that did neither prejudice the plenitude of sanctity or science in his sacred person;
to the former, the Analogy of Iustice hath measured tortures by the length of eternity, it being a well proportionated right, that to those, who if they had liued euer, would haue sinned euer, to bee punished for euer:
to the former, the Analogy of justice hath measured tortures by the length of eternity, it being a well proportionated right, that to those, who if they had lived ever, would have sinned ever, to be punished for ever:
so to make his soule and body capable of more ample sorrow, was in the instant of his passion depriued of happinesse. Though both these, saith Canus, may goe for Myracles, Christ was then forsaken of his Father, by deniall of protection and subtraction of Ioy, not otherwise.
so to make his soul and body capable of more ample sorrow, was in the instant of his passion deprived of happiness. Though both these, Says Canus, may go for Miracles, christ was then forsaken of his Father, by denial of protection and subtraction of Joy, not otherwise.
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as a Malefactor the true high Priest is brought before the false, & from painted wall Annas dismissed to Caiphas, a Priest as wise as Balaams Asse, who spake more then he knew, yet the truth;
as a Malefactor the true high Priest is brought before the false, & from painted wall Annas dismissed to Caiaphas, a Priest as wise as Balaams Ass, who spoke more then he knew, yet the truth;
neither added hee, Templum Dei, but simply, This Temple. Thirdly, hee meant his Body, not that materiall Fabrick wherein consisted their holy Ostentation. This euening was famous with the reuolt and reconcilement of one Disciple,
neither added he, Templum Dei, but simply, This Temple. Thirdly, he meant his Body, not that material Fabric wherein consisted their holy Ostentation. This evening was famous with the revolt and reconcilement of one Disciple,
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These mentall murderers loath to act it with their owne hands, conuent him before Pilate. Where Christ stands at the Roman tribunall, the Iudge delegated from God, more then Caesar sits in Commission vpon him;
These mental murderers loath to act it with their own hands, convent him before Pilate. Where christ Stands At the Roman tribunal, the Judge delegated from God, more then Caesar sits in Commission upon him;
Pilat after the expence of some cruelty, labours to take off the Iewes, to lenifie and tame their cruelty, which like fire kept in with water sprinkled,
Pilat After the expense of Some cruelty, labours to take off the Iewes, to lenify and tame their cruelty, which like fire kept in with water sprinkled,
New accusations are forged, new Knights of the Post procured, to make thee a traitor to the Roman State. He that with Spittle cured the eyes of the blinde, is blinded with their spittle:
New accusations Are forged, new Knights of the Post procured, to make thee a traitor to the Roman State. He that with Spittle cured the eyes of the blind, is blinded with their spittle:
who can number those stripes wherwith they flea, and teare his body, one wound eating into another, that there is no health in his bones by reason of our sinnes.
who can number those stripes wherewith they flay, and tear his body, one wound eating into Another, that there is no health in his bones by reason of our Sins.
O Iesus! was that frothy spittle the ointment, those thornes thy Crowne, the Reed thy Scepter, the purple died and imbroidered with blood thy royall robes: or because Adams sinne brought forth thornes, must it be thy penance to weare them? Vnthankfull people,
Oh Iesus! was that frothy spittle the ointment, those thorns thy Crown, the Reed thy Sceptre, the purple died and embroidered with blood thy royal robes: or Because Adams sin brought forth thorns, must it be thy penance to wear them? Unthankful people,
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thus watred with his bloud, bring forth nothing but Thornes to crowne him: conspuunt in leprefu••, ugauerunt vt latronem, deriserunt vt fatuum, saith Chrisostome.
thus watered with his blood, bring forth nothing but Thorns to crown him: conspuunt in leprefu••, ugauerunt vt latronem, deriserunt vt fatuum, Says Chrysostom.
Thus Pilate persisting to take off the edge of their malice, exposeth him to be commiserated, with Ecce homo, sufficiently punished; Ecce Rex vester, sufficiently derided;
Thus Pilate persisting to take off the edge of their malice, exposeth him to be commiserated, with Ecce homo, sufficiently punished; Ecce Rex vester, sufficiently derided;
twice Cruelfie, as if they thought one Crosse too little for him; Inconstant fauour of man, their Anthemes of Hosanna and Benedictus not long since ioyfully spoken, are conuerted into tragicall notes of Crucifie him. If Pilat be indulgent, they goe neere to proclaime him traitor, to auoid which suspition, he chooseth to be an vniust Iudge, rather then supposed a disloyall subiect:
twice Cruelfie, as if they Thought one Cross too little for him; Inconstant favour of man, their Anthems of Hosanna and Benedictus not long since joyfully spoken, Are converted into tragical notes of Crucify him. If Pilat be indulgent, they go near to proclaim him traitor, to avoid which suspicion, he chooses to be an unjust Judge, rather then supposed a disloyal Subject:
Now Christ goeth the dolorous way, beares his Crosse till he fainted, that bore him till he dyed, where malice in them, longing as much as mercy in him for accomplishment;
Now christ Goes the dolorous Way, bears his Cross till he fainted, that boar him till he died, where malice in them, longing as much as mercy in him for accomplishment;
Where the women as as he went, strew the way with teares, whom he wisheth to spend when occasion shallserue, to still their plaint and to stay their weeping,
Where the women as as he went, strew the Way with tears, whom he wishes to spend when occasion shallserue, to still their plaint and to stay their weeping,
as if some trespasse were in their teares, or some sinne in their sorrow: when in the rage of slaughter Infants blood shall be more plentifull then Mothers teares,
as if Some trespass were in their tears, or Some sin in their sorrow: when in the rage of slaughter Infants blood shall be more plentiful then Mother's tears,
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Magnacrudelitas, non solum occidere, sed & crucifigere quaerunt, vt morte vexaretur producta, saith venerable Bede: the Crosse crucifigendi corporis machina, the engine of torture, a slow death, spinning out paine into a longer threed, where his owne weight becomes his owne affliction, vpon this racke dinumerauerunt omnia ossa mea; They sum vp the number of his bones, anatomize his body, his armes and legges racked with violent puls, hands and feet boared with nailes, his side wounded with a speare, the whole body torne with stripes, and goared with blood;
Magnacrudelitas, non solum occidere, sed & crucifigere quaerunt, vt morte vexaretur producta, Says venerable Bede: the Cross crucifigendi corporis machina, the engine of torture, a slow death, spinning out pain into a longer thread, where his own weight becomes his own affliction, upon this rack dinumerauerunt omnia ossa mea; They sum up the number of his bones, anatomise his body, his arms and legs racked with violent puls, hands and feet bored with nails, his side wounded with a spear, the Whole body torn with stripes, and gored with blood;
And that at the solemne time of the Passeouer, when Hierusalem was full of Iewes and Proselytes; they kill the Lambe of God without a figure, their malice making way for the diuine dispensation, for Christ our passeouer is offred for vs, &c. And to fulfill their cruelty with a Prophesie, they crucifie him with theeues, where the one a Doeg obdurate wounds him with his tongue, and hath Iustice;
And that At the solemn time of the Passover, when Jerusalem was full of Iewes and Proselytes; they kill the Lamb of God without a figure, their malice making Way for the divine Dispensation, for christ our passover is offered for us, etc. And to fulfil their cruelty with a Prophesy, they crucify him with thieves, where the one a Doeg obdurate wounds him with his tongue, and hath justice;
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The witnesse of all this, and chiefe mourner was the Blessed virgin: Nature & Grace are the welsprings whence flow such riuers of teares for her innocent sonne;
The witness of all this, and chief mourner was the Blessed Virgae: Nature & Grace Are the wellsprings whence flow such Rivers of tears for her innocent son;
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Onely man is bereft of compassion, for whom onely Christ vnderwent this Passion. I except the Centurion, qui vitam agnouit in morte, who in the shadow of death espied the substance of the Deitie.
Only man is bereft of compassion, for whom only christ underwent this Passion. I except the Centurion, qui vitam agnouit in morte, who in the shadow of death espied the substance of the Deity.
Noua hostia nouo imponitur altari, & crux Christi non templi fit ara sed mundi, saith Leo: this Catholike Sacrifice is offred vpon Mount Caluary, the altar of the world;
Noua Hostia nouo imponitur Altar, & crux Christ non Templi fit ara sed mundi, Says Leo: this Catholic Sacrifice is offered upon Mount Calvary, the altar of the world;
This vnion consisteth NONLATINALPHABET vndiuided, NONLATINALPHABET inseperable, and NONLATINALPHABET without locall distance, saith Damascene: as a branch in the stocke,
This Union Consisteth undivided, inseparable, and without local distance, Says Damascene: as a branch in the stock,
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but the principium quod, the soule which did enable and informe it was the Deity. Christ did elicere actiones ex supposito, saith Scotus, performe his taske in proper person.
but the principium quod, the soul which did enable and inform it was the Deity. christ did elicere actiones ex supposito, Says Scotus, perform his task in proper person.
Neuer was glory so eclipsed, here is Honour ashamed, Maiesty afflicted, Innocence guilty, health sicke, the Sunne in the night, a vailed Deity. In mount Tabor Christ was apparelled like himselfe, a man might reade Maiesty in his countenance,
Never was glory so eclipsed, Here is Honour ashamed, Majesty afflicted, Innocence guilty, health sick, the Sun in the night, a veiled Deity. In mount Tabor christ was appareled like himself, a man might read Majesty in his countenance,
but aske the Apostles whom they saw in the Mount, or the Angels whom they desire to see, thou wilt soone recognize him to be the Lord of glory. Ergo formosus in se, niger propter te;
but ask the Apostles whom they saw in the Mount, or the Angels whom they desire to see, thou wilt soon recognise him to be the Lord of glory. Ergo formosus in se, niger propter te;
YOu haue heard me relate the greatest crime that euer was committed, wherein I know not if the Art of Tyranny were greater to inuent, or Christs patience to endure.
YOu have herd me relate the greatest crime that ever was committed, wherein I know not if the Art of Tyranny were greater to invent, or Christ patience to endure.
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then his Sonne, and Christ lost his life in seeking vs. Nos tanto redimimur pretio, nos tanto curamur impendio; so dearely did he ransome vs. Is it nothing vnto you, all ye that passe by,
then his Son, and christ lost his life in seeking us Nos tanto redimimur Precio, nos tanto curamur impendio; so dearly did he ransom us Is it nothing unto you, all you that pass by,
How the bloud of compassion ranne in Christ: nec desunt foramina per quae effluat; Conduit pipes are not wanting for transfusion, not of bloud but mercy;
How the blood of compassion ran in christ: nec desunt foramina per Quae effluat; Conduit pipes Are not wanting for transfusion, not of blood but mercy;
for, Quid est volaticum huius mundi gaudium? This world is a fleeting good, a winged Ioy. But spes Resurrectionis fastidium est mortis, saith Tertullian. The Saints contemne death, who haue a part in the second Resurrection:
for, Quid est Volaticum Huius mundi gaudium? This world is a fleeting good, a winged Joy But spes Resurrectionis fastidium est mortis, Says Tertullian. The Saints contemn death, who have a part in the second Resurrection:
