and by continued rebellions against him, inevitable to our corrupt and impotent nature, mankind had forfeited the amity of God (the chief of all goods, the fountain of all happiness) and had incurred his displeasure (the greatest of all evils, the foundation of all misery:)
and by continued rebellions against him, inevitable to our corrupt and impotent nature, mankind had forfeited the amity of God (the chief of all goods, the fountain of all happiness) and had incurred his displeasure (the greatest of all evils, the Foundation of all misery:)
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When poor man, having deserted his natural Lord and Protector, other Lords had got dominion over him, so that he was captivated by the foul, malicious, cruel Spirits, and enslaved to his own vain mind, to vile lusts, to wild passions:
When poor man, having deserted his natural Lord and Protector, other lords had god dominion over him, so that he was captivated by the foul, malicious, cruel Spirits, and enslaved to his own vain mind, to vile Lustiest, to wild passion:
When, according to an eternal rule of justice, that sin deserveth punishment, and by an express Law, wherein death was enacted to the transgressors of Gods command, the root of our stock, and consequentially all its branches stood adjudged to utter destruction:
When, according to an Eternal Rule of Justice, that since deserveth punishment, and by an express Law, wherein death was enacted to the transgressors of God's command, the root of our stock, and consequentially all its branches stood adjudged to utter destruction:
but not able to discharge any old scores? what capacity of mind or will had we to entertain mercy, who were no less stubbornly perverse and obdurate in our crimes,
but not able to discharge any old scores? what capacity of mind or will had we to entertain mercy, who were no less stubbornly perverse and obdurate in our crimes,
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we being alienated from the life of God by the blindness of our hearts, and enemies in our minds by wicked works? How could we revive to any good hope, who were dead in trespasses and sins, God having withdrawn his quickning Spirit? How at least could we for one moment stand upright in Gods sight, upon the natural terms, excluding all sin, and exacting perfect obedience?
we being alienated from the life of God by the blindness of our hearts, and enemies in our minds by wicked works? How could we revive to any good hope, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins, God having withdrawn his quickening Spirit? How At least could we for one moment stand upright in God's sighed, upon the natural terms, excluding all since, and exacting perfect Obedience?
When this, I say, was our forlorn and desperate case, then almighty God out of his infinite goodness was pleased to look upon us (as he sometime did upon Jerusalem, lying polluted in her blood ) with an eye of pity and mercy, so as graciously to design a redemption for us out of all that woful distress:
When this, I say, was our forlorn and desperate case, then almighty God out of his infinite Goodness was pleased to look upon us (as he sometime did upon Jerusalem, lying polluted in her blood) with an eye of pity and mercy, so as graciously to Design a redemption for us out of all that woeful distress:
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But how could this happy design well be compassed? how, in consistence with the glory, with the justice, with the truth of God, could such enemies be reconciled, such offenders be pardoned, such wretches be saved? Would the omnipotent Majesty so affronted, design to treat with his rebels immediately, without an intercessour or advocate? Would the sovereign governour of the world suffer thus notoriously his right to be violated, his authority to be slighted, his honour to be trampled on, without some notable vindication or satisfaction? Would the great Patron of justice relax the terms of it,
But how could this happy Design well be compassed? how, in consistence with the glory, with the Justice, with the truth of God, could such enemies be reconciled, such offenders be pardoned, such wretches be saved? Would the omnipotent Majesty so affronted, Design to Treat with his rebels immediately, without an intercessor or advocate? Would the sovereign governor of the world suffer thus notoriously his right to be violated, his Authority to be slighted, his honour to be trampled on, without Some notable vindication or satisfaction? Would the great Patron of Justice relax the terms of it,
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or his constancy to suspicion, by so reversing that peremptory sentence of death upon sinners, that it should not in a sort eminently be accomplished? Would the most righteous and most holy God let slip an opportunity so advantageous for demonstrating his perfect love of innocence,
or his constancy to suspicion, by so reversing that peremptory sentence of death upon Sinners, that it should not in a sort eminently be accomplished? Would the most righteous and most holy God let slip an opportunity so advantageous for Demonstrating his perfect love of innocence,
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as thereby no wise to impair or obscure, but rather to advance and illustrate the glories of his sovereign dignity, of his severe justice, of his immaculate holiness, of his unchangeable steddiness in word and purpose:
as thereby no wise to impair or Obscure, but rather to advance and illustrate the Glories of his sovereign dignity, of his severe Justice, of his immaculate holiness, of his unchangeable steadiness in word and purpose:
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But how might these things be effected? where was there a mediatour proper and worthy to intercede for us? Who could presume to sollicit and plead in our behalf? Who should dare to put himself between God and us,
But how might these things be effected? where was there a Mediator proper and worthy to intercede for us? Who could presume to solicit and plead in our behalf? Who should Dare to put himself between God and us,
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or to agitate a new covenant, wherewith God might be satisfied, and whereby we might be saved? Where, in heaven or earth, could there be found a Priest sit to atone for sins so vastly numerous,
or to agitate a new Covenant, wherewith God might be satisfied, and whereby we might be saved? Where, in heaven or earth, could there be found a Priest fit to atone for Sins so vastly numerous,
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so extremely hoinous? And whence should a sacrifice be taken, of value sufficient to expiate for so manifold enormities, committed against the infinite Majesty of Heaven? Who could find out the everlasting redemption of innumerable souls,
so extremely hoinous? And whence should a sacrifice be taken, of valve sufficient to expiate for so manifold enormities, committed against the infinite Majesty of Heaven? Who could find out the everlasting redemption of innumerable Souls,
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and have obligations to discharge for themselves, and cannot be solvent for more than for their own debts of gratitude and service to their infinitely bountiful Creatour;
and have obligations to discharge for themselves, and cannot be solvent for more than for their own debts of gratitude and service to their infinitely bountiful Creator;
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for in correspondence to all the exigencies of the case, (that God and man both might act their parts in saving us) the Blessed eternal Word, the onely Son of God, by the good will of his Father, did vouchsafe to intercede for us, and to undertake our redemption;
for in correspondence to all the exigencies of the case, (that God and man both might act their parts in Saving us) the Blessed Eternal Word, the only Son of God, by the good will of his Father, did vouchsafe to intercede for us, and to undertake our redemption;
therein meriting Gods favour to us, by a perfect obedience to the Law, and satisfying Gods justice by a most patient endurance of pains in our behalf;
therein meriting God's favour to us, by a perfect Obedience to the Law, and satisfying God's Justice by a most patient endurance of pains in our behalf;
This is that great and wonderful mystery of godliness (or of our Holy Religion) the which St. Paul here doth express, in these words, concerning our B. Saviour;
This is that great and wondered mystery of godliness (or of our Holy Religion) the which Saint Paul Here does express, in these words, Concerning our B. Saviour;
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the contemplation whereof, as it is now most seasonable, so it is ever very profitable. Now then in this kind of Passion we may consider divers notable adjuncts;
the contemplation whereof, as it is now most seasonable, so it is ever very profitable. Now then in this kind of Passion we may Consider diverse notable adjuncts;
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namely these, 1. Its being in appearance criminal. 2. Its being most bitter and painful. 3. Its being most ignominious and shameful. 4. Its peculiar advantageousness to the designs of our Lord in suffering. 5. Its practical efficacy. I.
namely these, 1. Its being in appearance criminal. 2. Its being most bitter and painful. 3. Its being most ignominious and shameful. 4. Its peculiar advantageousness to the designs of our Lord in suffering. 5. Its practical efficacy. I.
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as such, although by a sentence wrested by malicious importunity, against the will and conscience of the Judge, he was condemned, and accordingly suffered death.
as such, although by a sentence wrested by malicious importunity, against the will and conscience of the Judge, he was condemned, and accordingly suffered death.
and most precious in the sight of God, might have been sufficient toward the accomplishment of his general designs (the appeasing Gods wrath, the satisfaction of Divine Justice, the expiation of our guilt) it may be inquired why God should thus expose him, or why he should chuse to suffer under this odious and ugly character;
and most precious in the sighed of God, might have been sufficient towards the accomplishment of his general designs (the appeasing God's wrath, the satisfaction of Divine justice, the expiation of our guilt) it may be inquired why God should thus expose him, or why he should choose to suffer under this odious and ugly character;
for so Tryphon in Justin M. although from conviction by testimonies of Scripture, he did admit the Messias was to suffer hardly, yet that it should be in this accursed manner, he could not digest;
for so Tryphon in Justin M. although from conviction by testimonies of Scripture, he did admit the Messias was to suffer hardly, yet that it should be in this accursed manner, he could not digest;
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wherefore to avoid those scandals, and that we may better admire the Wisdom of God in this dispensation, it may be fit to assign some reasons intimated in H. Scriptrue,
Wherefore to avoid those scandals, and that we may better admire the Wisdom of God in this Dispensation, it may be fit to assign Some Reasons intimated in H. Scripture,
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1. As our Saviour freely did undertake a life of greatest meanness and hardship, so upon the like accompts he might be pleased to undergo a death most loathsom and uncomfortable.
1. As our Saviour freely did undertake a life of greatest meanness and hardship, so upon the like accounts he might be pleased to undergo a death most loathsome and uncomfortable.
God for good purposes hath planted in our constitution a quick sense of disgrace, and of all disgraces that which proceedeth from an imputation of crimes is most pungent;
God for good Purposes hath planted in our constitution a quick sense of disgrace, and of all disgraces that which Proceedeth from an imputation of crimes is most pungent;
Of which humane resentment may we not observe a touch in that expostulation, Be ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves? If as a man he did not like to be prosecuted as a thief,
Of which humane resentment may we not observe a touch in that expostulation, Be you come out as against a thief with swords and staves? If as a man he did not like to be prosecuted as a thief,
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yet willingly did he chuse it, as he did other most distastful things, pertaining to our nature, ( the likeness of man ) and incident to that low condition, ( the form of a servant ) into which he did put himself;
yet willingly did he choose it, as he did other most distasteful things, pertaining to our nature, (the likeness of man) and incident to that low condition, (the from of a servant) into which he did put himself;
Had he died otherwise, he might have seemed to purchase our welfare at a somewhat easie rate, he had not been so complete a sufferer, he had not tasted the worst that man is lyable to endure;
Had he died otherwise, he might have seemed to purchase our welfare At a somewhat easy rate, he had not been so complete a sufferer, he had not tasted the worst that man is liable to endure;
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Whereas therefore he often was in hazard of death, both from the clandestine machinations, and the outragious violences of those who maligned him, he did industriously shun a death so plausible,
Whereas Therefore he often was in hazard of death, both from the clandestine machinations, and the outrageous violences of those who maligned him, he did industriously shun a death so plausible,
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it being not so disgraceful to fall by private malice, or by sudden rage, as by the solemn deliberate proceeding of men in publick authority and principal credit:
it being not so disgraceful to fallen by private malice, or by sudden rage, as by the solemn deliberate proceeding of men in public Authority and principal credit:
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Thus would our B. Saviour, in conformity to the rest of his voluntary afflictions, and for a consummation of them, not only suffer in his body by sore wounds and bruises,
Thus would our B. Saviour, in conformity to the rest of his voluntary afflictions, and for a consummation of them, not only suffer in his body by soar wounds and bruises,
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2. Death passing on him as a malefactour by publick sentence, did best sute to the nature of his undertaking, was most congruous to his intent, did most aptly represent what he was doing,
2. Death passing on him as a Malefactor by public sentence, did best suit to the nature of his undertaking, was most congruous to his intent, did most aptly represent what he was doing,
the foulest shame together with the sharpest pain is due to us for affronting our glorious Maker, we deserve an open condemnation and exemplary punishment;
the Foulest shame together with the Sharpest pain is due to us for affronting our glorious Maker, we deserve an open condemnation and exemplary punishment;
and that not in a natural but violent way, so as perfectly to satisfie Gods justice, to vindicate his honour, to evidence both his indignation against sin, and willingness to be appeased;
and that not in a natural but violent Way, so as perfectly to satisfy God's Justice, to vindicate his honour, to evidence both his Indignation against since, and willingness to be appeased;
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whence that which is acted in way of formal judgement by persons in authority, God himself may be deemed in a more special and immediate manner to execute it,
whence that which is acted in Way of formal judgement by Persons in Authority, God himself may be deemed in a more special and immediate manner to execute it,
It was therefore in our Lord a signal act of deference to Gods authority and justice, becoming the person sustained by him of our Mediatour and proxy, to undergo such a judgement, and such a punishment;
It was Therefore in our Lord a signal act of deference to God's Authority and Justice, becoming the person sustained by him of our Mediator and proxy, to undergo such a judgement, and such a punishment;
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whence very seasonably and patiently did he reply to Pilate, Thou hadst no power over me (or against me) except it were given thee from above, implying, that it was in regard to the originally Supreme authority of God his Father,
whence very seasonably and patiently did he reply to Pilate, Thou Hadst no power over me (or against me) except it were given thee from above, implying, that it was in regard to the originally Supreme Authority of God his Father,
4. In fine, our Saviour hardly with such advantage, in any other way, could have displayed all kinds of vertue and goodness, to the honour of God, to the edification of men, to the furtherance of our salvation.
4. In fine, our Saviour hardly with such advantage, in any other Way, could have displayed all Kinds of virtue and Goodness, to the honour of God, to the edification of men, to the furtherance of our salvation.
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The judgement Hall with all the passages leading him thither, and thence to execution, attended with guards of souldiers, amidst the crouds and clamours of people, were as so many theaters, on which he had opportune convenience, in the full eye of the world, to act divers parts of sublimest vertue;
The judgement Hall with all the passages leading him thither, and thence to execution, attended with guards of Soldiers, amid the crouds and clamours of people, were as so many theaters, on which he had opportune convenience, in the full eye of the world, to act diverse parts of Sublimest virtue;
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his admirable charity in pitying, in excusing, in obliging those by his good wishes and earnest prayers for their pardon, who in a manner so injurious,
his admirable charity in pitying, in excusing, in obliging those by his good wishes and earnest Prayers for their pardon, who in a manner so injurious,
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And, it was, (saith Seneca ) the cup of poyson, which made Socrates a great man, and which out of prison did transferr him to heaven, or did procure to him that lofty esteem;
And, it was, (Says Senecca) the cup of poison, which made Socrates a great man, and which out of prison did transfer him to heaven, or did procure to him that lofty esteem;
And, The vertue (saith he again) and the innocence of Rutilius would have lien hid, if it had not (by condemnation and exile) received injury; while it was violated, it brightly shone forth ;
And, The virtue (Says he again) and the innocence of Rutilius would have lain hid, if it had not (by condemnation and exile) received injury; while it was violated, it brightly shone forth;
And he that said this of others, was himself in nothing so illustrious, as in handsomly entertaining that death, to which he was by the bloody tyrant adjudged:
And he that said this of Others, was himself in nothing so illustrious, as in handsomely entertaining that death, to which he was by the bloody tyrant adjudged:
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And generally the most honourable persons in the judgement of posterity for gallant worth, to this very end (as such Philosophers teach) were by divine providence delivered up to suffer opprobrious condemnations and punishments by the ingrateful malignity of their times:
And generally the most honourable Persons in the judgement of posterity for gallant worth, to this very end (as such Philosophers teach) were by divine providence Delivered up to suffer opprobrious condemnations and punishments by the ingrateful malignity of their times:
So that the Greeks, in consistence with their own wisdom and experience, could not reasonably scorn that cross, which our good Lord (did not only as did their best Worthies by forcible accidental constraint undergo,
So that the Greeks, in consistence with their own Wisdom and experience, could not reasonably scorn that cross, which our good Lord (did not only as did their best Worthies by forcible accidental constraint undergo,
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II. We may consider, that in that kind his suffering was most bitter and painful. Easily we may imagine what acerbity of pain must be endured by our Lord, in his tender limbs being stretched forth, racked,
II We may Consider, that in that kind his suffering was most bitter and painful. Easily we may imagine what acerbity of pain must be endured by our Lord, in his tender limbs being stretched forth, racked,
by the piercing his hands and his feet, parts very nervous and exquisitely sensible, with sharp nails (so that as it is said of Joseph, the iron entred into his Soul ) by abiding exposed to the injuries of the Sun scorching, the wind beating, the weather searching his grievous wounds and sores:
by the piercing his hands and his feet, parts very nervous and exquisitely sensible, with sharp nails (so that as it is said of Joseph, the iron entered into his Soul) by abiding exposed to the injuries of the Sun scorching, the wind beating, the weather searching his grievous wounds and sores:
Our Saviour did embrace such a passion, that in being thus content to endure the most intolerable smarts for us, he might demonstrate the vehemence of his love;
Our Saviour did embrace such a passion, that in being thus content to endure the most intolerable smarts for us, he might demonstrate the vehemence of his love;
that he thoroughly might exemplifie the hardest duties of obedience and patience. III. This manner of suffering was (as most sharp and afflictive, so) most vile and shameful ;
that he thoroughly might exemplify the Hardest duties of Obedience and patience. III. This manner of suffering was (as most sharp and afflictive, so) most vile and shameful;
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And among the Jews that execution, which most approached thereto, and in part agreed with it (for their Law did not allow any so inhumane punishment) hanging up the dead bodies of some that had been put to death, was held most infamous and execrable;
And among the jews that execution, which most approached thereto, and in part agreed with it (for their Law did not allow any so inhumane punishment) hanging up the dead bodies of Some that had been put to death, was held most infamous and execrable;
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Indeed, according to the course of things, to be set on high, and for continuance of time to be objected to the view of all that pass by, in that calamitous posture, doth infuse bad suspicion, doth provoke censure, doth invite contempt and scorn, doth naturally draw forth language of derision, despight and detestation, especially from the inconsiderate, hard hearted,
Indeed, according to the course of things, to be Set on high, and for Continuance of time to be objected to the view of all that pass by, in that calamitous posture, does infuse bad suspicion, does provoke censure, does invite contempt and scorn, does naturally draw forth language of derision, despite and detestation, especially from the inconsiderate, hard hearted,
and rude vulgar, which commonly doth think, speak, and deal according to event and appearance; (— Sequitur fortunam semper, & odit Damnatos —) Whence, NONLATINALPHABET, to be made a gazing stock, or an object of reproach to the multitude, is by the Apostle mentioned as an aggravation of the hardships endured by the Primitive Christians.
and rude Vulgar, which commonly does think, speak, and deal according to event and appearance; (— Sequitur fortunam semper, & odit Condemned —) Whence,, to be made a gazing stock, or an Object of reproach to the multitude, is by the Apostle mentioned as an aggravation of the hardships endured by the Primitive Christians.
The same persons, who formerly had admired his glorious works, who had been ravished with his excellent discourses, who had followed and favoured him so earnestly, who had blessed and magnified him, ( for he, saith S. Luke, taught in the Synagogues being glorified by all ) even those very persons did then behold him with pitiless contempt and despight;
The same Persons, who formerly had admired his glorious works, who had been ravished with his excellent discourses, who had followed and favoured him so earnestly, who had blessed and magnified him, (for he, Says S. Lycia, taught in the Synagogues being glorified by all) even those very Persons did then behold him with pitiless contempt and despite;
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venting contemptuous and spiteful reproaches, as we see reported in the Evangelical Story. Thus did our Blessed Saviour endure the cross, despising the shame ;
venting contemptuous and spiteful Reproaches, as we see reported in the Evangelical Story. Thus did our Blessed Saviour endure the cross, despising the shame;
despising the shame, that is not simply disregarding it, or (with a Stoical haughtiness, with a Cynical immodesty, with a stupid carelesness) slighting it as no evil;
despising the shame, that is not simply disregarding it, or (with a Stoical haughtiness, with a Cynical immodesty, with a stupid carelessness) slighting it as no evil;
yet in consideration of the glory that would thence accrue to God, of the benefit that would redound to us, of the joy that was set before him, when he should see of the travel of his soul and be satisfied, he most willingly did accept,
yet in consideration of the glory that would thence accrue to God, of the benefit that would redound to us, of the joy that was Set before him, when he should see of the travel of his soul and be satisfied, he most willingly did accept,
So was he made a curse for us, that we, as the Apostle teacheth, might be redeemed from the curse of the Law, that is, that we might be freed from the exemplary punishment, due to our transgressions of the Law, with the displeasure of God appearing therein,
So was he made a curse for us, that we, as the Apostle Teaches, might be redeemed from the curse of the Law, that is, that we might be freed from the exemplary punishment, due to our transgressions of the Law, with the displeasure of God appearing therein,
lest any should presume to compare them with afflictions incident to other persons, as Celsus did compare them with those of Anaxarchus and Epictetus ;
lest any should presume to compare them with afflictions incident to other Persons, as Celsus did compare them with those of Anaxarchus and Epictetus;
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He was not only according to the frame and temper of humane nature sensibly touched with the pain, the shame, the whole combination of disasters, apparently waiting on his passion;
He was not only according to the frame and temper of humane nature sensibly touched with the pain, the shame, the Whole combination of disasters, apparently waiting on his passion;
so that no man, we may suppose, could have felt such grief from them as he did, no man ever hath been sensible of any thing comparable to what he did endure;
so that no man, we may suppose, could have felt such grief from them as he did, no man ever hath been sensible of any thing comparable to what he did endure;
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that passage being truly applicable to him, Behold and see, if there be any sorrow like to my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger ;
that passage being truly applicable to him, Behold and see, if there be any sorrow like to my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger;
To such an exceeding height did the sense of incumbent evils, and the prospect of impendent calamities, the apprehension of his case, together with a reflection on our condition, skrew up his affections.
To such an exceeding height did the sense of incumbent evils, and the prospect of impendent calamities, the apprehension of his case, together with a reflection on our condition, Screw up his affections.
And no wonder, that such a burthen, even the weight of all the sins (the numberless most heinous sins and abominations) that ever were committed by mankind, by appropriation of them to himself, lying on his shoulders, he should feel it heavy,
And no wonder, that such a burden, even the weight of all the Sins (the numberless most heinous Sins and abominations) that ever were committed by mankind, by appropriation of them to himself, lying on his shoulders, he should feel it heavy,
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that in the mystical Psalm, applied by the Apostle to him, he should cry out, Innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me,
that in the mystical Psalm, applied by the Apostle to him, he should cry out, Innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me,
to quench with his own heart-blood the wrath of heaven, and the infernal fire (as he did in regard to those who will not re-kindle them to themselves) might well in the heart of a man beget unconceivable and unexpressible pressures of affliction.
to quench with his own Heart blood the wrath of heaven, and the infernal fire (as he did in regard to those who will not rekindle them to themselves) might well in the heart of a man beget unconceivable and unexpressible pressures of affliction.
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the strange perverseness, perfidiousness, malice, and cruelty of mankind in so many instances (in the treason of Judas, in the denial of Peter, in the desertion of all the Apostles, in the spite and rage of the persecutors, in the falshood of the witnesses, in the abuses of the people, in the compliance of Pilate, in a general conspiracy of friends and foes to sin) all these surrounding him, all invading him, all discharging themselves upon him, would it not astone a mind so pure, would it not wound a heart so tender, and full of charity?
the strange perverseness, perfidiousness, malice, and cruelty of mankind in so many instances (in the treason of Judas, in the denial of Peter, in the desertion of all the Apostles, in the spite and rage of the persecutors, in the falsehood of the Witnesses, in the Abuses of the people, in the compliance of Pilate, in a general Conspiracy of Friends and foes to since) all these surrounding him, all invading him, all discharging themselves upon him, would it not astone a mind so pure, would it not wound a heart so tender, and full of charity?
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The most resolved Philosopher would have been dashed into confusion at the sight, would have been crushed into desperation under the sense of those evils which did assault Him.
The most resolved Philosopher would have been dashed into confusion At the sighed, would have been crushed into desperation under the sense of those evils which did assault Him.
That we in like cases are not alike moved, that we do not tremble at the apprehensions of Gods displeasure, that we are not affrighted with the sense of our sins, that we do not with sad horrour resent our danger and our misery, doth arise from that we have very glimmering and faint conceptions of those matters;
That we in like cases Are not alike moved, that we do not tremble At the apprehensions of God's displeasure, that we Are not affrighted with the sense of our Sins, that we do not with sad horror resent our danger and our misery, does arise from that we have very glimmering and faint conceptions of those matters;
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He most evidently discerned the wrath of God, the grievousness of sin, the wretchedness of man, most truly, most fully, most strongly represented to his mind;
He most evidently discerned the wrath of God, the grievousness of since, the wretchedness of man, most truly, most Fully, most strongly represented to his mind;
whence 'tis not so marvellous that as a man, as a transcendently wise and good man, he was so vehemently affected by those occurrences, that his imagination was so troubled,
whence it's not so marvellous that as a man, as a transcendently wise and good man, he was so vehemently affected by those occurrences, that his imagination was so troubled,
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Wherefore to prevent all exceptions, and excuses of unbelief (together with other collateral good purposes) divine providence did so manage the business, that as the course of his life,
Wherefore to prevent all exceptions, and excuses of unbelief (together with other collateral good Purposes) divine providence did so manage the business, that as the course of his life,
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for he drew all men by so obvious a death to take notice of it, he drew all well-disposed persons from the wondrous consequences of it to believe on him:
for he drew all men by so obvious a death to take notice of it, he drew all well-disposed Persons from the wondrous consequences of it to believe on him:
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whereby, the heavenly virtue of Gods spirit cooperating, they become saved from those destructive sins, which from the Devils serpentine instigations they had incurred.
whereby, the heavenly virtue of God's Spirit cooperating, they become saved from those destructive Sins, which from the Devils serpentine instigations they had incurred.
that it was not such as the carnal people did expect, an external, earthly, temporal kingdom, consisting in domination over the bodies and estates of men, dignified by outward wealth and splendour, managed by worldly power and policy, promoted by forcible compulsion and terrour of Arms, affording the advantages of safety, quiet, and prosperity here;
that it was not such as the carnal people did expect, an external, earthly, temporal Kingdom, consisting in domination over the bodies and estates of men, dignified by outward wealth and splendour, managed by worldly power and policy, promoted by forcible compulsion and terror of Arms, affording the advantages of safety, quiet, and Prosperity Here;
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administred by the conduct and grace of Gods Holy Spirit, upheld and propagated by meek instruction, by virtuous example, by hearty devotion, and humble patience;
administered by the conduct and grace of God's Holy Spirit, upheld and propagated by meek instruction, by virtuous Exampl, by hearty devotion, and humble patience;
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so as to discriminate those wise, sober, ingenuous, sincere, generous souls, who could discern true goodness through so dark a cloud, who could love it though so ill-favouredly disfigured, who could embrace and avow it, notwithstanding so terrible disadvantages;
so as to discriminate those wise, Sobrium, ingenuous, sincere, generous Souls, who could discern true Goodness through so dark a cloud, who could love it though so ill-favoredly disfigured, who could embrace and avow it, notwithstanding so terrible disadvantages;
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it served, I say, to distinguish those blessed ones, who would not be offended in him, or by the scandal of the cross be discouraged from adhering to him, from the crew of blind, vain, perverse, haughty people, who being scandalized at his adversity, would contemn and reject him.
it served, I say, to distinguish those blessed ones, who would not be offended in him, or by the scandal of the cross be discouraged from adhering to him, from the crew of blind, vain, perverse, haughty people, who being scandalized At his adversity, would contemn and reject him.
Another considerable advantage was this, that by it Gods special providence was discovered, and his glory illustrated in the propagation of the Gospel:
another considerable advantage was this, that by it God's special providence was discovered, and his glory illustrated in the propagation of the Gospel:
for how could it be, that a person of so low parentage, of so mean garb, of so poor condition, who underwent so lamentable and despicable a kind of death, falling under the pride and spite of his enemies,
for how could it be, that a person of so low parentage, of so mean garb, of so poor condition, who underwent so lamentable and despicable a kind of death, falling under the pride and spite of his enemies,
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how, I say, could it happen, that such a miracle could be effected without Gods aid and special concurrence? That King Herod, who from a long reign in flourishing state with prosperous success in his enterprises, did attain the name of Great;
how, I say, could it happen, that such a miracle could be effected without God's aid and special concurrence? That King Herod, who from a long Reign in flourishing state with prosperous success in his enterprises, did attain the name of Great;
that the stone, which the builders with so much scorn did refuse, should become the head stone of the corner, this (with good assurance we may say) was the Lords doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.
that the stone, which the Builders with so much scorn did refuse, should become the head stone of the corner, this (with good assurance we may say) was the lords doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.
Hereby indeed the excellency of divine power and wisdom was much glorified; by so impotent, so improbable, so implausible means accomplishing so great effects;
Hereby indeed the excellency of divine power and Wisdom was much glorified; by so impotent, so improbable, so implausible means accomplishing so great effects;
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but through the patient submission of a poor, abused, and oppressed person; restoring mankind to life and happiness by the sorrowful death of a crucified Saviour.
but through the patient submission of a poor, abused, and oppressed person; restoring mankind to life and happiness by the sorrowful death of a Crucified Saviour.
No point is more fruitful of wholsome instruction, none is more forcible to kindle devout affections, none can afford more efficacious inducements and incentives to a pious life;
No point is more fruitful of wholesome instruction, none is more forcible to kindle devout affections, none can afford more efficacious inducements and incentives to a pious life;
for us, who were no friends to him, (for even when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his son ;) who were not any waies commendable for goodness,
for us, who were no Friends to him, (for even when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his son;) who were not any ways commendable for Goodness,
and God commended his love to us, that while we were sinful, Christ died for us ;) that God thus should love us, sending his son to be a propitiation for our sins, in so dismal a way of suffering,
and God commended his love to us, that while we were sinful, christ died for us;) that God thus should love us, sending his son to be a propitiation for our Sins, in so dismal a Way of suffering,
as our Maker, from whose undeserved bounty we did receive all that we have, how much farther do we stand indebted to him as the author of our Redemption, from whose ill-deserved mercy we receive a new being, and better state;
as our Maker, from whose undeserved bounty we did receive all that we have, how much farther do we stand indebted to him as the author of our Redemption, from whose ill-deserved mercy we receive a new being, and better state;
If a Jew then were commanded by law, if a Gentile were obliged by nature, to love God with all his heart and all his soul, what affection doth a Christian, under the law and duty of Grace, owe unto him? by what computation can we reckon that debt? what faculties have we sufficient to discharge it? what finite heart can hold an affection commensurate to such an obligation?
If a Jew then were commanded by law, if a Gentile were obliged by nature, to love God with all his heart and all his soul, what affection does a Christian, under the law and duty of Grace, owe unto him? by what computation can we reckon that debt? what faculties have we sufficient to discharge it? what finite heart can hold an affection commensurate to such an obligation?
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And how can it otherwise than inflame our heart with love toward the Blessed Son of God, our Saviour, to consider, that merely out of charitable pity toward us, he purposely came down from heaven,
And how can it otherwise than inflame our heart with love towards the Blessed Son of God, our Saviour, to Consider, that merely out of charitable pity towards us, he purposely Come down from heaven,
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for his enemies and rebellious traitors, what imagination can devise any expression of charity or friendship comparable to this? Wherefore if love naturally be productive of love,
for his enemies and rebellious Traitors, what imagination can devise any expression of charity or friendship comparable to this? Wherefore if love naturally be productive of love,
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if friendship justly meriteth a correspondence in good will, what effect should the consideration of so ineffable a love, of so unparallel'd friendship have upon us?
if friendship justly merits a correspondence in good will, what Effect should the consideration of so ineffable a love, of so unparalleled friendship have upon us?
How can any serious reflection on this event fail to work hearty gratitude in us toward our good Lord? For put case any person for our sake (that he might rescue us from the greatest mischiefs,
How can any serious reflection on this event fail to work hearty gratitude in us towards our good Lord? For put case any person for our sake (that he might rescue us from the greatest mischiefs,
and purchase for us the highest benefits) willingly should deprive himself of all his estate (and that a very large one) of his honour (and that a very high one) of his ease and pleasure (and those the most perfect and assured that could be;) that he should expose himself to the greatest hazards, should endure the sorest pains, and most disgraceful ignominies;
and purchase for us the highest benefits) willingly should deprive himself of all his estate (and that a very large one) of his honour (and that a very high one) of his ease and pleasure (and those the most perfect and assured that could be;) that he should expose himself to the greatest hazards, should endure the Sorest pains, and most disgraceful ignominies;
but in degree whatever we can suppose doth infinitely fall below the performances for us of him, who stooped from the top of heaven, who laid aside the Majesty and the felicitie of God for the infamies and the dolours of a cross, that he might redeem us from the torments of hell,
but in degree whatever we can suppose does infinitely fallen below the performances for us of him, who stooped from the top of heaven, who laid aside the Majesty and the felicity of God for the infamies and the dolours of a cross, that he might Redeem us from the torments of hell,
Nor should we forget, that also upon this account we do owe great love and thanks to God the Holy Ghost, who as he did originally conspire in the wonderful project of our redemption,
Nor should we forget, that also upon this account we do owe great love and thanks to God the Holy Ghost, who as he did originally conspire in the wondered project of our redemption,
as he did executively by miraculous operation conduct our Saviour into his fleshly tabernacle, as he did by unmeasurable communications of divine virtue assist his humanity through all the course of his life;
as he did executively by miraculous operation conduct our Saviour into his fleshly tabernacle, as he did by unmeasurable communications of divine virtue assist his humanity through all the course of his life;
and so did sanctifie all this Sacerdotal performance, that our Lord, as the Apostle doth affirm, did through the eternal Spirit offer himself without spot to God.
and so did sanctify all this Sacerdotal performance, that our Lord, as the Apostle does affirm, did through the Eternal Spirit offer himself without spot to God.
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how can we any wayes be diffident of his bounty, or despair of his mercy? how (as the Apostle doth argue) shall he not also with him freely give us all things?
how can we any ways be diffident of his bounty, or despair of his mercy? how (as the Apostle does argue) shall he not also with him freely give us all things?
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If ever we be tempted to doubt of Gods goodness, will not this experiment thereof convince and satisfie us? for what higher kindness could God express, what lower condescension could he vouchsafe, by what pledge could he more clearly or surely testifie his willingness and his delight to do us good,
If ever we be tempted to doubt of God's Goodness, will not this experiment thereof convince and satisfy us? for what higher kindness could God express, what lower condescension could he vouchsafe, by what pledge could he more clearly or surely testify his willingness and his delight to do us good,
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If the greatness of our sins discourageth us from entertaining comfortable hopes of mercy, will it not rear our hearts to consider that such a punishment hath been inflicted to expiate them, which might content the most rigorous severity;
If the greatness of our Sins Discourageth us from entertaining comfortable hope's of mercy, will it not rear our hearts to Consider that such a punishment hath been inflicted to expiate them, which might content the most rigorous severity;
that such a sacrifice hath been offered, which God hath avowed for most available, and acceptable to himself? so that now what can Justice exact more from us? what have we farther to do,
that such a sacrifice hath been offered, which God hath avowed for most available, and acceptable to himself? so that now what can justice exact more from us? what have we farther to do,
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than with a penitent and thankful heart to embrace the mercy purchased for us? Who is he that condemneth, seeing Christ hath died, and hath his own self born our sins in his own body on the tree? Whatever the wounds of our conscience be, is not the bloud of the cross, tempered with our hearty repentance,
than with a penitent and thankful heart to embrace the mercy purchased for us? Who is he that Condemneth, seeing christ hath died, and hath his own self born our Sins in his own body on the tree? Whatever the wounds of our conscience be, is not the blood of the cross, tempered with our hearty Repentance,
and may we not by his stripes be healed? Have we not abundant reason with the Holy Apostle, to joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have received the atonement? Is it not to depretiate the worth, to disparage the efficacy of our Lords passion, any ways to despair of mercy,
and may we not by his stripes be healed? Have we not abundant reason with the Holy Apostle, to joy in God through our Lord jesus christ, by whom we have received the atonement? Is it not to depretiate the worth, to disparage the efficacy of our lords passion, any ways to despair of mercy,
3. It indeed may yield great joy, and sprightly consolation to us to contemplate our Lord upon the cross, exercising his immense charity toward us, transacting all the work of our redemption, defeating all the enemies,
3. It indeed may yield great joy, and sprightly consolation to us to contemplate our Lord upon the cross, exercising his immense charity towards us, transacting all the work of our redemption, defeating all the enemies,
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and to receive all mankind under the wings of his protection? as there spreading out his hands, with them earnestly inviting and intreating us to accept the overtures of grace, procured by him for us?
and to receive all mankind under the wings of his protection? as there spreading out his hands, with them earnestly inviting and entreating us to accept the overtures of grace, procured by him for us?
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but as a noble conquerour, where having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a solemn shew triumphing over them? Did ever any Conquerour loftily seated in his triumphal chariot yield a spectacle so gallant and magnificent? was ever tree adorned with trophees so pompous and splendid?
but as a noble conqueror, where having spoiled principalities and Powers, he made a solemn show triumphing over them? Did ever any Conqueror loftily seated in his triumphal chariot yield a spectacle so gallant and magnificent? was ever tree adorned with trophies so pompous and splendid?
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There the Devil, that strong and sturdy one, did hang up bound in chains, disarmed and rifled, quite baffled and confounded, mankind being rescued from his tyrannick power.
There the devil, that strong and sturdy one, did hang up bound in chains, disarmed and rifled, quite baffled and confounded, mankind being rescued from his tyrannic power.
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There the world with its vain pomps, its counterfeit beauties, its bewitching pleasures, its fondly admired excellencies, did hang up all defaced and disparaged;
There the world with its vain pomps, its counterfeit beauty's, its bewitching pleasures, its fondly admired excellencies, did hang up all defaced and disparaged;
as it appeared to St. Paul, for God (saith he) forbid that I should glory save in the cross of Christ, by which the world is crucified to me, and I unto the world.
as it appeared to Saint Paul, for God (Says he) forbid that I should glory save in the cross of christ, by which the world is Crucified to me, and I unto the world.
There in a most lively representation, and most admirable pattern was exhibited the mortification of our flesh with its affections and lusts, and our old man was crucified, that the body of sin might be destroyed.
There in a most lively representation, and most admirable pattern was exhibited the mortification of our Flesh with its affections and Lustiest, and our old man was Crucified, that the body of since might be destroyed.
There our sins, being (as St. Peter telleth us) carried up by him unto the gibbet, did hang as marks of his victorious prowess, as malefactors by him condemned in the flesh, as objects of our horrour and hatred.
There our Sins, being (as Saint Peter Telleth us) carried up by him unto the gibbet, did hang as marks of his victorious prowess, as malefactors by him condemned in the Flesh, as objects of our horror and hatred.
There all wrath, enmity, strife (the banes of comfortable life) did hang abolished in his flesh, and slain upon the cross, by the blood whereof he made peace,
There all wrath, enmity, strife (the banes of comfortable life) did hang abolished in his Flesh, and slave upon the cross, by the blood whereof he made peace,
for how low was that our fall, from which we could not be raised without such a depression of Gods only Son? how great is that impotency, which did need such a succour to relieve it? how abominable must be that iniquity, which might not be expiated without so costly a sacrifice? how deplorable is that misery, which could not be removed without commutation of so strange a suffering? Would the Son of God have so emptied, and abased himself for nothing? would he have endured such pains and ignominies for a trifle? No surely,
for how low was that our fallen, from which we could not be raised without such a depression of God's only Son? how great is that impotency, which did need such a succour to relieve it? how abominable must be that iniquity, which might not be expiated without so costly a sacrifice? how deplorable is that misery, which could not be removed without commutation of so strange a suffering? Would the Son of God have so emptied, and abased himself for nothing? would he have endured such pains and ignominies for a trifle? No surely,
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Is it not madness for us to be conceited of any worth in our selves, to confide in any merit of our works, to glory in any thing belonging to us, to fancy our selves brave, fine, happy persons, worthy of great respect and esteem;
Is it not madness for us to be conceited of any worth in our selves, to confide in any merit of our works, to glory in any thing belonging to us, to fancy our selves brave, fine, happy Persons, worthy of great respect and esteem;
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whenas our unworthiness, our demerit, our forlorn estate did extort from the most gracious God a displeasure needing such a reconciliation, did impose upon the most glorious Son of God a necessity to undergo such a punishment in our behalf?
whenas our unworthiness, our demerit, our forlorn estate did extort from the most gracious God a displeasure needing such a reconciliation, did impose upon the most glorious Son of God a necessity to undergo such a punishment in our behalf?
whenas the firstborn of heaven, the Lord of glory, partaker of divine Majesty, was fain to make himself of no reputation, to put himself into the garb of a servant, and under the imputation of a malefactor, to bear such disgrace and infamy in our room, in lieu of the confusion due to us?
whenas the firstborn of heaven, the Lord of glory, partaker of divine Majesty, was fain to make himself of no reputation, to put himself into the garb of a servant, and under the imputation of a Malefactor, to bear such disgrace and infamy in our room, in lieu of the confusion due to us?
What more palpable confutation can there be of humane vanity and arrogance, of all lofty imaginations, all presumptuous confidences, all turgid humours, all fond self-pleasings and self-admirings,
What more palpable confutation can there be of humane vanity and arrogance, of all lofty Imaginations, all presumptuous confidences, all turgid humours, all found self-pleasings and self-admirings,
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than is that tragical cross, wherein, as in a glass, our foul deformity, our pitiful meanness, our helpless infirmity, our sad wofulness are so plainly represented?
than is that tragical cross, wherein, as in a glass, our foul deformity, our pitiful meanness, our helpless infirmity, our sad wofulness Are so plainly represented?
[ And since (as he doth add) this great disease of soul did bring down the Almighty Physician from heaven, did humble him to the form of a servant, did subject him to contumelies, did suspend him on a cross, that this tumour by virtue of so great a medicine might be cured ;
[ And since (as he does add) this great disease of soul did bring down the Almighty physician from heaven, did humble him to the from of a servant, did Subject him to Contumelies, did suspend him on a cross, that this tumour by virtue of so great a medicine might be cured;
for it doth evidently demonstrate, that according to Gods infallible judgment we are very considerable, that our souls are capable of high regard, that it is a great pity we should be lost and abandoned to ruine;
for it does evidently demonstrate, that according to God's infallible judgement we Are very considerable, that our Souls Are capable of high regard, that it is a great pity we should be lost and abandoned to ruin;
We should not therefore slight our selves, nor demean our selves like sorry contemptible wretches, as if we deserved no consideration, no pity from our selves;
We should not Therefore slight our selves, nor demean our selves like sorry contemptible wretches, as if we deserved no consideration, no pity from our selves;
6. How can we reflect upon this event without extreme displeasure against, and hearty detestation of our sins? those sins which indeed did bring such tortures and such disgraces upon our blessed Redeemer? Judas, the wretch who betrayed him;
6. How can we reflect upon this event without extreme displeasure against, and hearty detestation of our Sins? those Sins which indeed did bring such tortures and such disgraces upon our blessed Redeemer? Judas, the wretch who betrayed him;
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He was delivered for our offences, they were indeed the traitours, which by the hands of Judas delivered him up, He that knew no sin, was made sin for us, that is, was accused, was condemned, was executed as a sinner for us;
He was Delivered for our offences, they were indeed the Traitors, which by the hands of Judas Delivered him up, He that knew no since, was made since for us, that is, was accused, was condemned, was executed as a sinner for us;
than reflection upon such horrible effects, proceeding from our sins? how can we forbear earnestly to grieve, considering our selves by them to have been the perfidious betrayers, the unjust slanderers, the cruel persecutors,
than reflection upon such horrible effects, proceeding from our Sins? how can we forbear earnestly to grieve, considering our selves by them to have been the perfidious betrayers, the unjust slanderers, the cruel persecutors,
for can we otherwise than tremble to think upon the heinous guilt of our sins, upon the dreadful fierceness of Gods wrath against them, upon the impartial severity of divine judgment for them, all so manifestly discovered, all so livelily set forth in this dismal spectacle? If the view of an ordinary execution is apt to beget in us some terrour, some dread of the law, some reverence toward authority, what awful impressions should this singular example of divine justice work upon us?
for can we otherwise than tremble to think upon the heinous guilt of our Sins, upon the dreadful fierceness of God's wrath against them, upon the impartial severity of divine judgement for them, all so manifestly discovered, all so livelily Set forth in this dismal spectacle? If the view of an ordinary execution is apt to beget in us Some terror, Some dread of the law, Some Reverence towards Authority, what awful impressions should this singular Exampl of divine Justice work upon us?
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And can we then (who are the most concerned in the event) be more stupid than the earth, more obdurate than rocks, more drowsie than interr'd carcases, the most insensible and immoveable things in nature? But farther,
And can we then (who Are the most concerned in the event) be more stupid than the earth, more obdurate than Rocks, more drowsy than interred carcases, the most insensible and immoveable things in nature? But farther,
9. How can the meditation on this event do otherwise than hugely deterr us from all wilful disobedience and commission of sin? for how thereby can we violate such engagements,
9. How can the meditation on this event do otherwise than hugely deter us from all wilful disobedience and commission of since? for how thereby can we violate such engagements,
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and putting him to an open shame? Can we without horrour tread under foot the son of God, and count the blood of the covenant an unholy thing (as the same divine Apostle saith, all wilful transgressors do) vilifying that most sacred and pretious bloud,
and putting him to an open shame? Can we without horror tread under foot the son of God, and count the blood of the Covenant an unholy thing (as the same divine Apostle Says, all wilful transgressors do) vilifying that most sacred and precious blood,
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bringing a severer condemnation, and a sadder ruine on us. Again, 10. This consideration affordeth very strong engagements to the practice of charity towards our neighbour:
bringing a severer condemnation, and a sadder ruin on us. Again, 10. This consideration affords very strong engagements to the practice of charity towards our neighbour:
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For what heart can be so hard, that the bloud of the cross cannot mollisie into a charitable and compassionate sense? can we forbear to love those, toward whom our Saviour did bear so tender affection,
For what heart can be so hard, that the blood of the cross cannot mollify into a charitable and compassionate sense? can we forbear to love those, towards whom our Saviour did bear so tender affection,
for whom he was pleased to sustain so woful tortures and indignities? Shall we not in obedience to his most urgent commands, in conformity to his most notable example, in grateful return to him for his benefits, who thus did gladly suffer for us, discharge this most sweet and easie duty towards his beloved friends? Shall we not be willing by parting with a little superfluous stuff for the relief of our poor brother, to requite and gratifie him, who to succour us in our distress most bountifully did part with his wealth, with his glory, with his pleasure, with his life it self? Shall we not meekly comport with an infirmity, not bear a petty neglect, not forgive a small injury to our brother,
for whom he was pleased to sustain so woeful tortures and indignities? Shall we not in Obedience to his most urgent commands, in conformity to his most notable Exampl, in grateful return to him for his benefits, who thus did gladly suffer for us, discharge this most sweet and easy duty towards his Beloved Friends? Shall we not be willing by parting with a little superfluous stuff for the relief of our poor brother, to requite and gratify him, who to succour us in our distress most bountifully did part with his wealth, with his glory, with his pleasure, with his life it self? Shall we not meekly comport with an infirmity, not bear a Petty neglect, not forgive a small injury to our brother,
whenas our Lord did for us, and from us bear a cross, to procure remission for our innumerable most heinous affronts and offences against Almighty God? Can a heart void of mercy and pity with any reason or modesty pretend to the mercies and compassions of the cross? Can we hope, that God for Christs sake will pardon us,
whenas our Lord did for us, and from us bear a cross, to procure remission for our innumerable most heinous affronts and offences against Almighty God? Can a heart void of mercy and pity with any reason or modesty pretend to the Mercies and compassions of the cross? Can we hope, that God for Christ sake will pardon us,
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and, Hereby shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye love one another? Can we hear S. Paul exhorting, Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us,
and, Hereby shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another? Can we hear S. Paul exhorting, Walk in love, as christ also hath loved us,
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Can we, I say, consider such precepts, and such discourses, without effectually being disposed to comply with them for the sake of our crucified Saviour;
Can we, I say, Consider such Precepts, and such discourses, without effectually being disposed to comply with them for the sake of our Crucified Saviour;
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for having pathetically exhorted the Philippians to all kinds of charity and humble condescension, he subjoyneth, Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, &c.
for having pathetically exhorted the Philippians to all Kinds of charity and humble condescension, he subjoineth, Let this mind be in you which was in christ jesus, who being in the from of God, etc.
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11. But farthermore, What can be more operative than this point, toward breeding a disregard of this world with all its deceitful vanities, and mischievous delights;
11. But farthermore, What can be more operative than this point, towards breeding a disregard of this world with all its deceitful vanities, and mischievous delights;
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toward supporting our hearts under the heaviest pressures of affliction which it can lay upon us? for can we reasonably expect, can we eagerly affect, can we ardently desire great prosperity,
towards supporting our hearts under the Heaviest pressures of affliction which it can lay upon us? for can we reasonably expect, can we eagerly affect, can we ardently desire great Prosperity,
whenas the Son of God, our Lord and Master, did only taste such adversity? How can we refuse, in submission to Gods pleasure, contentedly to bear a slight grievance,
whenas the Son of God, our Lord and Master, did only taste such adversity? How can we refuse, in submission to God's pleasure, contentedly to bear a slight grievance,
and which at his death only did serve to mock and abuse him? Who can relish those sordid pleasures, of which he living did not vouchsafe to taste, and the contraries whereof he dying chose to feel in all extremity? Who can disdain or despise a state of sorrow and disgrace, which he by voluntary susception of it, hath so dignified and graced? by which we so near resemble and become conformable to him;
and which At his death only did serve to mock and abuse him? Who can relish those sordid pleasures, of which he living did not vouchsafe to taste, and the contraries whereof he dying chosen to feel in all extremity? Who can disdain or despise a state of sorrow and disgrace, which he by voluntary susception of it, hath so dignified and graced? by which we so near resemble and become conformable to him;
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yea, by which in some cases we may promote, and after a sort complete his designs, filling up, as St. Paul speaketh, that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in our flesh?
yea, by which in Some cases we may promote, and After a sort complete his designs, filling up, as Saint Paul speaks, that which is behind of the afflictions of christ in our Flesh?
and persecution from them, especially when these do follow conscientious adherence to righteousness? Who can be very ambitious of worldly honour or repute, covetous of wealth,
and persecution from them, especially when these do follow conscientious adherence to righteousness? Who can be very ambitious of worldly honour or repute, covetous of wealth,
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embracing the garb of a slave, and the repute of a malefactour, before the dignity and respect of a Prince, which were his due, which he most easily could have obtained?
embracing the garb of a slave, and the repute of a Malefactor, before the dignity and respect of a Prince, which were his endue, which he most Easily could have obtained?
Can we imagine it a very happy thing to be high and prosperous in this world, to swim in affluence and pleasure? Can we take it for a misery to be mean and low, to conflict with some wants and streights here;
Can we imagine it a very happy thing to be high and prosperous in this world, to swim in affluence and pleasure? Can we take it for a misery to be mean and low, to conflict with Some Wants and straights Here;
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and was pleased to become so deep a sufferer? If with devout eyes of our mind we do behold our Lord, hanging naked upon a gibbet, besmeared all over with streams of his own bloud, groaning under smart anguish of pain, encompassed with all sorts of disgraceful abuses, yielding (as it was foretold of him) his back to the smiters, and his cheeks to them who plucked off the hair, hiding not his face from shame and spitting, will not the imagination of such a spectacle dim the lustre of all earthly grandeurs and beauties, damp the sense of all carnal delights and satisfactions, quash all that extravagant glee, which we can find in any wild frolicks,
and was pleased to become so deep a sufferer? If with devout eyes of our mind we do behold our Lord, hanging naked upon a gibbet, besmeared all over with streams of his own blood, groaning under smart anguish of pain, encompassed with all sorts of disgraceful Abuses, yielding (as it was foretold of him) his back to the smiters, and his cheeks to them who plucked off the hair, hiding not his face from shame and spitting, will not the imagination of such a spectacle dim the lustre of all earthly grandeurs and beauty's, damp the sense of all carnal delights and satisfactions, quash all that extravagant glee, which we can find in any wild Frolics,
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or riotous merriments? will it not stain all our pride, and check our wantonness? will it not dispose our minds to be sober, placing our happiness in things of another nature, seeking our content in matters of higher importance;
or riotous merriments? will it not stain all our pride, and check our wantonness? will it not dispose our minds to be Sobrium, placing our happiness in things of Another nature, seeking our content in matters of higher importance;
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preferring obedience to the will of God before complyance with the fancies and desires of men? according to that precept of S Peter, For as much then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm your selves likewise with the same mind — so as no longer to live the remaining time in the flesh, to the lusts of men,
preferring Obedience to the will of God before compliance with the fancies and Desires of men? according to that precept of S Peter, For as much then as christ hath suffered for us in the Flesh, arm your selves likewise with the same mind — so as no longer to live the remaining time in the Flesh, to the Lustiest of men,
12. This indeed will instruct and incline us cheerfully to submit unto Gods will, and gladly to accept from his hand whatever he disposeth, however grievous and afflictive to our natural will;
12. This indeed will instruct and incline us cheerfully to submit unto God's will, and gladly to accept from his hand whatever he Disposeth, however grievous and afflictive to our natural will;
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if it was to him a fit mean of perfection, as the Apostle doth again imply when he saith, that it became God to perfect the captain of our salvation by suffering ;
if it was to him a fit mean of perfection, as the Apostle does again imply when he Says, that it became God to perfect the captain of our salvation by suffering;
and so to enter into his glory? Yea, if it was a ground of conferring on him a sublime pitch of dignity above all creatures, God for this obedience having exalted him,
and so to enter into his glory? Yea, if it was a ground of conferring on him a sublime pitch of dignity above all creatures, God for this Obedience having exalted him,
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the heavenly society in the Revelations with one voice crying out, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain (who redeemed us to God by his bloud) to receive power,
the heavenly society in the Revelations with one voice crying out, Worthy is the Lamb that was slave (who redeemed us to God by his blood) to receive power,
or disconsolate under it? much greater reason surely there is, that with S. Paul, and all the Holy Apostles we should rejoyce, boast, and exult in our tribulations;
or disconsolate under it? much greater reason surely there is, that with S. Paul, and all the Holy Apostles we should rejoice, boast, and exult in our tribulations;
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he that doth not contentedly bear it, when it is by providence imposed on him, is no wise worthy of the honour to wait on Christ, he is not capable to be reckoned among the disciples of our heavenly Master:
he that does not contentedly bear it, when it is by providence imposed on him, is no wise worthy of the honour to wait on christ, he is not capable to be reckoned among the Disciples of our heavenly Master:
He cannot be Christs disciple, shewing such an incapacity to learn those needful lessons of humility and patience dictated by him, declaring such an indisposition to transcribe those Copies of submission to the divine will, self-denial,
He cannot be Christ disciple, showing such an incapacity to Learn those needful Lessons of humility and patience dictated by him, declaring such an indisposition to transcribe those Copies of submission to the divine will, self-denial,
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The cross, as the Instrument by which our peace with God was wrought, as the stage whereon our Lord did act the last part of his marvellous obedience, consummating our redemption;
The cross, as the Instrument by which our peace with God was wrought, as the stage whereon our Lord did act the last part of his marvellous Obedience, consummating our redemption;
as the field wherein the Captain of our Salvation did atchieve his noble victories, and erect his glorious trophees over all the enemies thereof, was well assumed to be the badge of our profession, the ensign of our spiritual warfare, the pledge of our constant adherence to our crucified Saviour;
as the field wherein the Captain of our Salvation did achieve his noble victories, and erect his glorious trophies over all the enemies thereof, was well assumed to be the badge of our profession, the ensign of our spiritual warfare, the pledge of our constant adherence to our Crucified Saviour;
14. Let it be to the Jews a scandal, or offensive to their fancy, prepossessed with expectations of a Messias flourishing in secular pomp and prosperity;
14. Let it be to the jews a scandal, or offensive to their fancy, prepossessed with Expectations of a Messias flourishing in secular pomp and Prosperity;
let it be folly to the Greeks, or seem absurd to men puff'd up and corrupted in mind with fleshly notions and maximes of worldly craft, disposing them to value nothing which is not grateful to present sense or fancy;
let it be folly to the Greeks, or seem absurd to men puffed up and corrupted in mind with fleshly notions and maxims of worldly craft, disposing them to valve nothing which is not grateful to present sense or fancy;
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that salvation from death and misery should be procured by so miserable a death; that eternal joy, glory, and happiness should issue from these fountains of sorrow and shame;
that salvation from death and misery should be procured by so miserable a death; that Eternal joy, glory, and happiness should issue from these fountains of sorrow and shame;
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Let, I say, this doctrine be scandalous and distastful to some persons tainted with prejudice; let it be strange and incredible to others blinded with self-conceit;
Let, I say, this Doctrine be scandalous and distasteful to Some Persons tainted with prejudice; let it be strange and incredible to Others blinded with self-conceit;
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to us it is NONLATINALPHABET, a faithful and most credible proposition, worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, in this way of suffering for them;
to us it is, a faithful and most credible proposition, worthy of all acceptation, that jesus christ Come into the world to save Sinners, in this Way of suffering for them;
or fitter manner illustrate his glorious attributes of goodness and Justice; his infinite grace and mercy toward his poor creatures; his holy displeasure against wickedness;
or fitter manner illustrate his glorious attributes of Goodness and justice; his infinite grace and mercy towards his poor creatures; his holy displeasure against wickedness;
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Since thereby indeed a charity and humanity so unparallel'd (far transcending theirs, who have been celebrated for devoting their lives out of love to their country ▪ or kindness to their friends) a meekness so incomparable, a resolution so invincible, a patience so heroical, were manifested for the instruction and direction of men;
Since thereby indeed a charity and humanity so unparalleled (Far transcending theirs, who have been celebrated for devoting their lives out of love to their country ▪ or kindness to their Friends) a meekness so incomparable, a resolution so invincible, a patience so heroical, were manifested for the instruction and direction of men;
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Since never any suffering could pretend to so worthy and beneficial effects, the expiation of the whole worlds sins, and reconciliation of mankind to God, the which no other performance, no other sacrifice did ever aim to procure;
Since never any suffering could pretend to so worthy and beneficial effects, the expiation of the Whole world's Sins, and reconciliation of mankind to God, the which no other performance, no other sacrifice did ever aim to procure;
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but with all reason heartily should approve, and humbly adore the deep wisdom of God, together with all other his glorious attributes displayed therein;
but with all reason heartily should approve, and humbly adore the deep Wisdom of God, together with all other his glorious attributes displayed therein;
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Nemo mihi videtur pluris aestimare virtutem, nemo illi magis esse devotus, quàm qui boni viri famam perdidit, nè conscientiam perderet. Sen. Ep. 81.
Nemo mihi videtur Pluris aestimare virtutem, nemo illi magis esse devotus, quàm qui boni viri famam perdidit, nè conscientiam perderet. Sen. Epistle 81.
Iste ingens morbus omnipotentem medicum de coelo deduxit, usque ad formam servi humiliavit, contumeliis egit, ligno suspendit, ut per salutem tantae medicinae curetur hic tumor. ibid.
Iste ingens morbus omnipotentem Physician's de coelo deduxit, usque ad formam servi humiliavit, contumeliis egit, ligno suspendit, ut per salutem Tantae medicinae curetur hic tumor. Ibid.
