OUr blessed Saviour compareth the Kingdom of Heaven to an hid Treasure, and a pearl of great price, which a wise Merchant having found, sold all that he had to buy it.
OUr blessed Saviour compareth the Kingdom of Heaven to an hid Treasure, and a pearl of great price, which a wise Merchant having found, sold all that he had to buy it.
St. Paul, unto whom the Lord from heaven did reveal this treasure and pearl, hath in this chapter discovered himself to be one of those wise Merchants, who parted with all for this inestimable purchase.
Saint Paul, unto whom the Lord from heaven did reveal this treasure and pearl, hath in this chapter discovered himself to be one of those wise Merchant's, who parted with all for this inestimable purchase.
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as touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. These things before he came to the knowledge of Christ, he eesteemed very gainful, advantagious,
as touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. These things before he Come to the knowledge of christ, he eesteemed very gainful, advantageous,
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I have chosen these words, to open the excellencie of the Gospel of Christ, and of the saving knowledge of him thereby, in comparison whereof the Apostle esteemed all his other dignities, priviledges, righteousness, performances, upon which he had formerly built the hopes of his salvation, to be all but loss and dung.
I have chosen these words, to open the excellency of the Gospel of christ, and of the Saving knowledge of him thereby, in comparison whereof the Apostle esteemed all his other dignities, privileges, righteousness, performances, upon which he had formerly built the hope's of his salvation, to be all but loss and dung.
I begin with the former of these, the excellency of Evangelical Doctrine, called by the Apostle a glorious Gospel, a ministration of righteousness which exceeds in glory, a word of life, a Gospel of salvation, the riches of the world, a treasure accompanied with the excellency of Divine Power, a great mystery of godliness;
I begin with the former of these, the excellency of Evangelical Doctrine, called by the Apostle a glorious Gospel, a ministration of righteousness which exceeds in glory, a word of life, a Gospel of salvation, the riches of the world, a treasure accompanied with the excellency of Divine Power, a great mystery of godliness;
with other the like elogies, setting forth those unsearchable riches of Christ therein, as draw forth the wonder and adoration both of Men and Angels.
with other the like eulogies, setting forth those unsearchable riches of christ therein, as draw forth the wonder and adoration both of Men and Angels.
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Whereas, the holiest men are now forced to complain, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? He did not in that state stand in need of a Mediator of reconciliation to restore him to the favour of God, wherein he stood right and intire, by the law of his creation.
Whereas, the Holiest men Are now forced to complain, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? He did not in that state stand in need of a Mediator of reconciliation to restore him to the favour of God, wherein he stood right and entire, by the law of his creation.
He took not the nature of Angels, but the seed of Abraham he took, Heb. 2.16. 2. By the Gospel the humane nature is more highly advanced, then it could be in the first Adam, had he persisted in his integrity.
He took not the nature of Angels, but the seed of Abraham he took, Hebrew 2.16. 2. By the Gospel the humane nature is more highly advanced, then it could be in the First Adam, had he persisted in his integrity.
For certainly, to be where Christ is, and to behold his Glory, when he shall come to be admired in those that believe, to be like unto him, to see him as he is, to sit down with him on his Throne, to be joynt Heirs with him in his Glory, which are some of those exceeding great and precious promises, which in the Gospel are made unto true Believers, are more high and honourable expressions of the dignity of the Sons of God by gracious Adoption,
For Certainly, to be where christ is, and to behold his Glory, when he shall come to be admired in those that believe, to be like unto him, to see him as he is, to fit down with him on his Throne, to be joint Heirs with him in his Glory, which Are Some of those exceeding great and precious promises, which in the Gospel Are made unto true Believers, Are more high and honourable expressions of the dignity of the Sons of God by gracious Adoption,
but now it shall have its dimensions from the dignity of the Person, and excellency of the price whereby it was purchased, both which do infinitely surpass both the person and obedience of Adam, or any other meer man.
but now it shall have its dimensions from the dignity of the Person, and excellency of the price whereby it was purchased, both which do infinitely surpass both the person and Obedience of Adam, or any other mere man.
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But unto believers there is such grace given, qua efficitur ut velint. It is God that worketh in us both to will and to do of his own good pleasure, saith the Apostle, Phil. 2.13. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, saith the Prophet David, Psal. 110.3.
But unto believers there is such grace given, qua efficitur ut velint. It is God that works in us both to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Says the Apostle, Philip 2.13. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, Says the Prophet David, Psalm 110.3.
II. The excellencie of the Gospel will appear if we compare it with the Law of Moses. The Priesthood thereof a nobler Priesthood, after the order of Melchisedec ;
II The excellency of the Gospel will appear if we compare it with the Law of Moses. The Priesthood thereof a Nobler Priesthood, After the order of Melchizedek;
But the Gospel is a ministration of the Spirit and Righteousness, and therefore more glorious, as the Apostle argues, 2 Cor. 3.7, 8, 9. 1. Hereby the curse of the Law is removed;
But the Gospel is a ministration of the Spirit and Righteousness, and Therefore more glorious, as the Apostle argues, 2 Cor. 3.7, 8, 9. 1. Hereby the curse of the Law is removed;
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2. Hereby we are delivered from the Law as a Covenant of life, though not as a Rule of living, the righteousness of Faith being substituted in the room thereof,
2. Hereby we Are Delivered from the Law as a Covenant of life, though not as a Rule of living, the righteousness of Faith being substituted in the room thereof,
as the Apostle teacheth us, Act. 13.39. Rom. 3.20, 28. Gal. 2.16.3.10, 13. 3. Hereby the Rigour of the Law is corrected, Christ procuring acceptation of sincerity instead of perfection.
as the Apostle Teaches us, Act. 13.39. Rom. 3.20, 28. Gal. 2.16.3.10, 13. 3. Hereby the Rigour of the Law is corrected, christ procuring acceptation of sincerity instead of perfection.
He is the Altar which sanctifieth all our oblations, so that the Lord, notwithstanding their defects, is well pleased with them, pardoning that in them which comes from our weakness,
He is the Altar which Sanctifieth all our Oblations, so that the Lord, notwithstanding their defects, is well pleased with them, pardoning that in them which comes from our weakness,
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and accepting and rewarding that which comes from his own Grace, 1 Pet. 2, 5. Isa. 56.7. 4. Hereby the Coaction of the Law is sweetned by healing and assisting grace ;
and accepting and rewarding that which comes from his own Grace, 1 Pet. 2, 5. Isaiah 56.7. 4. Hereby the Coaction of the Law is sweetened by healing and assisting grace;
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(Mallent licitum quod male delectat, as St. Austin speaks) the Spirit of Grace in the Gospel, shedding abroad the love of Christ into our hearts, doth cause us with delight to run the ways of Gods commandments, c Vt non sit terribile sed suave mandatum:
(Mallet licitum quod male delectat, as Saint Austin speaks) the Spirit of Grace in the Gospel, shedding abroad the love of christ into our hearts, does cause us with delight to run the ways of God's Commandments, c Vt non sit terribile sed suave mandatum:
for the yoke of Christ is easie, and his burden light, and his Commandments not grievous, 1 Joh. 5.3. 5. Lastly, hereby the Irritation of the Law is rebuked;
for the yoke of christ is easy, and his burden Light, and his commandments not grievous, 1 John 5.3. 5. Lastly, hereby the Irritation of the Law is rebuked;
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that whereas the restraints thereof did before exasperate corruption, that like an obstructed River, Ab obice saevior iret, it gathered strength by suppression;
that whereas the restraints thereof did before exasperate corruption, that like an obstructed River, Ab obice Saevior iret, it gathered strength by suppression;
2. The excellency of the Gospel will appear, if we compare it with the ceremonial Law. For though quoad substantiam Foederis, the Covenant was the same to them and us, Christ theirs and ours, the new Testament hidden in the Old,
2. The excellency of the Gospel will appear, if we compare it with the ceremonial Law. For though quoad substantiam Fœderis, the Covenant was the same to them and us, christ theirs and ours, the new Testament hidden in the Old,
1. The Law was dark and obscure, a veil over the eyes of that people; but in the Gospel Christ is evidently set forth, Gal. 3.1. We see with open face the glory of God, 2 Cor. 3.18.
1. The Law was dark and Obscure, a veil over the eyes of that people; but in the Gospel christ is evidently Set forth, Gal. 3.1. We see with open face the glory of God, 2 Cor. 3.18.
and therefore the Apostle telleth them of another rest, besides that of their Sabbath and Canaan: There remaineth a rest for the people of God, Heb. 4 9. 2. The Law was exceeding Burdensome in many chargeable and painful observances, a yoke which they were not able to bear, Act. 15.10.
and Therefore the Apostle Telleth them of Another rest, beside that of their Sabbath and Canaan: There remains a rest for the people of God, Hebrew 4 9. 2. The Law was exceeding Burdensome in many chargeable and painful observances, a yoke which they were not able to bear, Act. 15.10.
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Whereas the yoke of Christ is light and easie, unto the bearing whereof he encourageth us by glorious promises, and assisteth us by the supplies of his Spirit of grace.
Whereas the yoke of christ is Light and easy, unto the bearing whereof he Encourageth us by glorious promises, and assisteth us by the supplies of his Spirit of grace.
3. The Law is weak and unprofitable, not able to make the comers thereunto perfect, to expiate sin, to pacifie God, to quiet conscience, or procure salvation.
3. The Law is weak and unprofitable, not able to make the comers thereunto perfect, to expiate since, to pacify God, to quiet conscience, or procure salvation.
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the Lord thereby signifying, as Tertullian hath observed, the mortality of the Law, and its impotency to bring men into the possession of the Promises;
the Lord thereby signifying, as Tertullian hath observed, the mortality of the Law, and its impotency to bring men into the possession of the Promises;
and by it is Christ exhibited to accomplish the Prefigurations of the ceremonial Law: For the Law came by Moses, but Grace and Truth by Iesus Christ. III.
and by it is christ exhibited to accomplish the Prefigurations of the ceremonial Law: For the Law Come by Moses, but Grace and Truth by Iesus christ. III.
The excellency of the Gospel appeareth, if we compare it with any other the most noble perfections acquirable by the uttermost improvement of natural abilities, either in Genere notitiae, or in Genere morum.
The excellency of the Gospel appears, if we compare it with any other the most noble perfections acquirable by the uttermost improvement of natural abilities, either in Genere notitiae, or in Genere morum.
But the Mysteries of the Gospel are so great, that the glorious Angels gaze upon them with wonder and adoration ▪ These things, saith the Apostle, the Angels desire to look into, 1 Pet. 1.12. alluding to the Cherubims with their faces on the Mercy-seat, Exod ▪ 25.20. To principalities and powers is made known by the Church the manifold wisdom of God, Eph. 3.10. This is one Branch of the Mystery of Godliness, That Christ is seen of Angels, 1 Tim. 3.16.
But the Mysteres of the Gospel Are so great, that the glorious Angels gaze upon them with wonder and adoration ▪ These things, Says the Apostle, the Angels desire to look into, 1 Pet. 1.12. alluding to the Cherubims with their faces on the Mercy-seat, Exod ▪ 25.20. To principalities and Powers is made known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God, Ephesians 3.10. This is one Branch of the Mystery of Godliness, That christ is seen of Angels, 1 Tim. 3.16.
This is one great business of the Angels about the Throne, to ascribe power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing to the Lamb that was slain, Revel. 5.11, 12. Again, the highest natural knowledge in the world is no way Beatifical.
This is one great business of the Angels about the Throne, to ascribe power, and riches, and Wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing to the Lamb that was slave, Revel. 5.11, 12. Again, the highest natural knowledge in the world is no Way Beatifical.
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and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, Eph. 4.13. 2. The noblest Moral Attainments which men can arrive at by the utmost improvement of natural Reason alone, of the most generous Principles, of the precepts of the best Philosophers, of the examples of the most eminent Heroes, will none of it suffice to bring a man to Blessedness.
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, Ephesians 4.13. 2. The Noblest Moral Attainments which men can arrive At by the utmost improvement of natural Reason alone, of the most generous Principles, of the Precepts of the best Philosophers, of the Examples of the most eminent Heroes, will none of it suffice to bring a man to Blessedness.
Thus the supereminent excellencie of the Gospel of Christ doth appear, by comparing it with all other excellent things; the excellency of created innocency;
Thus the supereminent excellency of the Gospel of christ does appear, by comparing it with all other excellent things; the excellency of created innocency;
It is every where in Scripture called a Mystery, the Mystery of Christ, the Mystery of the Kingdom, a great Mystery of Godliness, which signifieth NONLATINALPHABET,
It is every where in Scripture called a Mystery, the Mystery of christ, the Mystery of the Kingdom, a great Mystery of Godliness, which signifies,
Again, let us here consider the sanctity of the Gospel, as a great Mystery of Godliness. The whole design and contrivance thereof being, 1. To set forth the glorious righteousness of an holy God, that neither his verity nor sanctity might be impaired by his clemency and mercy unto sinners.
Again, let us Here Consider the sanctity of the Gospel, as a great Mystery of Godliness. The Whole Design and contrivance thereof being, 1. To Set forth the glorious righteousness of an holy God, that neither his verity nor sanctity might be impaired by his clemency and mercy unto Sinners.
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For though he spared them, that he might in them shew the riches of his Grace, yet he spared not his Son, but delivered him up for us all, that in him he might declare his righteousness, Rom. 3.25. 2. Another design of the Gospel was to restore lapsed man unto that primitive holiness wherein he had been created, Col. 3.10.
For though he spared them, that he might in them show the riches of his Grace, yet he spared not his Son, but Delivered him up for us all, that in him he might declare his righteousness, Rom. 3.25. 2. another Design of the Gospel was to restore lapsed man unto that primitive holiness wherein he had been created, Col. 3.10.
Again, here offereth it self to our view the admirable contexture of justice and mercy, the unspeakable contrivance of Redemption and salvation by the Gospel.
Again, Here Offereth it self to our view the admirable contexture of Justice and mercy, the unspeakable contrivance of Redemption and salvation by the Gospel.
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and impetration of favour, and by the infinite dignitie of his Person, made applicable to the persons of all that should believe· Grace given unto them, that they may believe and consent to their own Salvation.
and impetration of favour, and by the infinite dignity of his Person, made applicable to the Persons of all that should believe· Grace given unto them, that they may believe and consent to their own Salvation.
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God willing to pardon sinners, Christ willing to Redeem sinners, and sinners made willing by the Spirit of the Father and the Son to enjoy the benefit of so great a redemption,
God willing to pardon Sinners, christ willing to redeem Sinners, and Sinners made willing by the Spirit of the Father and the Son to enjoy the benefit of so great a redemption,
All the Religions that ever were in the world could never shew so glorious a temperament of exquisite Iustice, of most gratuitous Mercy, of unsearchable wisdom, as is revealed in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
All the Religions that ever were in the world could never show so glorious a temperament of exquisite justice, of most gratuitous Mercy, of unsearchable Wisdom, as is revealed in the Gospel of jesus christ.
4. Let us consider the necessity of the Gospel, by the Grace and Righteousness whereof alone we are saved through faith in Christ, Eph. 2.8. A thing may be necessary to an end, 1. By way of a Temporary mutable sanction. So legal obedience was necessary unto life, by the first Covenant made with Adam, Do this and live, Rom. 10.5. by which since the fall no man can be saved. 2. By way of a final perpetual Decree never to be altered.
4. Let us Consider the necessity of the Gospel, by the Grace and Righteousness whereof alone we Are saved through faith in christ, Ephesians 2.8. A thing may be necessary to an end, 1. By Way of a Temporary mutable sanction. So Legal Obedience was necessary unto life, by the First Covenant made with Adam, Do this and live, Rom. 10.5. by which since the fallen no man can be saved. 2. By Way of a final perpetual decree never to be altered.
So the payment of a price is necessary to a purchase, and foundeth that right which the Purchaser hath thereunto. 2. Necessitate viae, without the which I cannot come to the possession of the thing purchased.
So the payment of a price is necessary to a purchase, and foundeth that right which the Purchaser hath thereunto. 2. Necessitate Viae, without the which I cannot come to the possession of the thing purchased.
The only cause of salvation is the free Grace of God, and price of the bloud of Christ, deriving a property thereunto upon us, as one by faith with the Purchaser, by regeneration descending from him;
The only cause of salvation is the free Grace of God, and price of the blood of christ, deriving a property thereunto upon us, as one by faith with the Purchaser, by regeneration descending from him;
From these things thus distinguished, we gather this conclusion, that although the Gospel were not originally necessary unto blessedness by the Law of Primitive Creation, another Covenant having been made with Adam in order unto life;
From these things thus distinguished, we gather this conclusion, that although the Gospel were not originally necessary unto blessedness by the Law of Primitive Creation, Another Covenant having been made with Adam in order unto life;
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so the Gospel is indispensably necessary unto salvation, called in the Scripture the Gospel of Salvation, the Power of God unto Salvation, the Grace of God which bringeth Salvation, yea, by the name of Salvation it self.
so the Gospel is indispensably necessary unto salvation, called in the Scripture the Gospel of Salvation, the Power of God unto Salvation, the Grace of God which brings Salvation, yea, by the name of Salvation it self.
1. The sacrifice of Christ necessary, Ad acquisitionem, to the purchasing of blessedness for us, called by the Apostle NONLATINALPHABET, and by an Hypallage,
1. The sacrifice of christ necessary, Ad acquisitionem, to the purchasing of blessedness for us, called by the Apostle, and by an Hypallage,
The bloud of Christ was both a price of ransome, whereby we were Redeemed out of misery, (He gave his life a ransome for many, Matt. 20.28.) and a price of purchase of that eternal Glory unto which,
The blood of christ was both a price of ransom, whereby we were Redeemed out of misery, (He gave his life a ransom for many, Matt. 20.28.) and a price of purchase of that Eternal Glory unto which,
though it were his own, he could not ascend, so as to take possession thereof for us, which was one principal business of his Ascension, I go to prepare a place for you, Joh. 14.2.
though it were his own, he could not ascend, so as to take possession thereof for us, which was one principal business of his Ascension, I go to prepare a place for you, John 14.2.
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For sonship hath a right accompanying it: If sons, then heirs, Gal 4.7. The inheritance it self is sometimes called by the name of Adoption, Rom. 8.23. Gal. 4.5. 3. Faith and Repentance, which two Evangelical graces Christ hath honoured in the business of Salvation above others, because they are humbling graces, the one teaching us to judge and abhor our selves, the other to go out of our selves for righteousness;
For sonship hath a right accompanying it: If Sons, then Heirs, Gall 4.7. The inheritance it self is sometime called by the name of Adoption, Rom. 8.23. Gal. 4.5. 3. Faith and Repentance, which two Evangelical graces christ hath honoured in the business of Salvation above Others, Because they Are humbling graces, the one teaching us to judge and abhor our selves, the other to go out of our selves for righteousness;
Thus we see the absolute necessity of the Gospel, wherein we finde Christ meritoriously purchasing, God graciously conveying, Repentance humbly disposing, Faith comfortably receiving,
Thus we see the absolute necessity of the Gospel, wherein we find christ meritoriously purchasing, God graciously conveying, Repentance humbly disposing, Faith comfortably receiving,
In the next place let us observe the All-sufficiency of the grace of the Gospel unto the effecting of that blessedness whereunto it is so necessary. In sickness Physick is necessary ;
In the next place let us observe the All-sufficiency of the grace of the Gospel unto the effecting of that blessedness whereunto it is so necessary. In sickness Physic is necessary;
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Christ is able to save to the uttermost those that come to God by him, Heb 7.25. Every thing which he did corporally for us, he will do the same spiritually by his Grace in us. So that though we be yet imperfect in our selves, yet we are complete in him, Col. 2.10.
christ is able to save to the uttermost those that come to God by him, Hebrew 7.25. Every thing which he did corporally for us, he will do the same spiritually by his Grace in us. So that though we be yet imperfect in our selves, yet we Are complete in him, Col. 2.10.
So there will be a consummatum est pronounced upon his work in Heaven, whereby he applyeth Redemption unto us, It is done, Rev. 21.6. He will perfect every good work which he begins, and be the finisher of what he is the Author unto us.
So there will be a consummatum est pronounced upon his work in Heaven, whereby he Applieth Redemption unto us, It is done, Rev. 21.6. He will perfect every good work which he begins, and be the finisher of what he is the Author unto us.
And this is a further demonstration of the excellencie of the Gospel, That as it is an onely, so it is an all-sufficient means unto that blessedness which is therein tendred unto us.
And this is a further demonstration of the excellency of the Gospel, That as it is an only, so it is an All-sufficient means unto that blessedness which is therein tendered unto us.
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2. The preciousness of the price whereby we were purchased, the bloud of God, as the Apostle calls it, Act. 20.28. 3. The preciousness of the condition whereunto we are by the Gospel called.
2. The preciousness of the price whereby we were purchased, the blood of God, as the Apostle calls it, Act. 20.28. 3. The preciousness of the condition whereunto we Are by the Gospel called.
the Favour of God, which is better then life, shed abroad upon the Soul. To have the sting of Death pulled out, the fire of Hell quenched, the worm of conscience killed, the sentence of the Law cancell'd,
the Favour of God, which is better then life, shed abroad upon the Soul. To have the sting of Death pulled out, the fire of Hell quenched, the worm of conscience killed, the sentence of the Law canceled,
To have the life and likeness of Christ formed in us ▪ these are branches and veins of those unsearchable riches of Christ, which in the Gospel are set before us.
To have the life and likeness of christ formed in us ▪ these Are branches and Veins of those unsearchable riches of christ, which in the Gospel Are Set before us.
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Lastly, the preciousness of the Rewards which in the Gospel are promised unto Believers, infinitely surpassing those which any other Religion maketh to the observers of it.
Lastly, the preciousness of the Rewards which in the Gospel Are promised unto Believers, infinitely surpassing those which any other Religion makes to the observers of it.
They dreamt onely of such delights as their narrow mindes, darkned with sin, and contracted unto baser objects, could frame conceptions of to themselves.
They dreamed only of such delights as their narrow minds, darkened with since, and contracted unto baser objects, could frame conceptions of to themselves.
Such the endowments of the glorified body, which the Apostle giveth us in four words, 1 Cor. 15.42, 44. 1. Incorruption, nothing shall ever annoy or infest it,
Such the endowments of the glorified body, which the Apostle gives us in four words, 1 Cor. 15.42, 44. 1. Incorruption, nothing shall ever annoy or infest it,
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as here poverty, violence, sickness, death, and other evils do. 2. Honour, siderial splendor and pulchritude, like that of Christ in his transfiguration, or of Moses coming down from the Mount· For if wisdom here make the face to shine, Eccles. 8.1. as we read of St. Stephen, That his face was as the face of an Angel, Act. 6.15.
as Here poverty, violence, sickness, death, and other evils do. 2. Honour, siderial splendour and pulchritude, like that of christ in his transfiguration, or of Moses coming down from the Mount· For if Wisdom Here make the face to shine, Eccles. 8.1. as we read of Saint Stephen, That his face was as the face of an Angel, Act. 6.15.
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How much more lustre will Celestial Glory bring upon it, when it shall be as the Sun, and as the brightness of the Firmament? Dan. 12.3. 3. Power and vigour to serve the glorified soul without any defect, infirmity or impediment whatsoever. 4. Spirituality, no need of cloathing, nutrition, or any other Animal provisions, it being perpetually supported and preserved by the Spirit of Glory·
How much more lustre will Celestial Glory bring upon it, when it shall be as the Sun, and as the brightness of the Firmament? Dan. 12.3. 3. Power and vigour to serve the glorified soul without any defect, infirmity or impediment whatsoever. 4. Spirituality, no need of clothing, nutrition, or any other Animal provisions, it being perpetually supported and preserved by the Spirit of Glory·
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grounded upon immutable love, upon an unvaluable purchase, upon unquestionable promises, whereof we have in our selves the earnest, in our head the possession.
grounded upon immutable love, upon an unvaluable purchase, upon unquestionable promises, whereof we have in our selves the earnest, in our head the possession.
A great reward, a Crown, an heavenly Kingdom, a Kingdom of God, a weight of Glory, Psal. 19.11. Matt. 5.12. 2 Cor. 4.17. A full reward, 2 Joh. 5.8. no desire unanswered, no faculty unreplenished, no sin, no sorrow, no labour, no tears unremoved.
A great reward, a Crown, an heavenly Kingdom, a Kingdom of God, a weight of Glory, Psalm 19.11. Matt. 5.12. 2 Cor. 4.17. A full reward, 2 John 5.8. no desire unanswered, no faculty unreplenished, no since, no sorrow, no labour, no tears unremoved.
Thou shalt make them drink of the River of thy pleasures, Psal. 36.8. The minde filled with as much light, the will with as much love, the soul with as much peace, as the whole capacity thereof is able to contain.
Thou shalt make them drink of the River of thy pleasures, Psalm 36.8. The mind filled with as much Light, the will with as much love, the soul with as much peace, as the Whole capacity thereof is able to contain.
and indeficient delectation. In these four things seem to consist the endowments of glorified souls, so far as we can here frame any judgement of the glory to come.
and indeficient delectation. In these four things seem to consist the endowments of glorified Souls, so Far as we can Here frame any judgement of the glory to come.
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Here we see but in part, in the book of the creatures, in the glass of the Word. But then we shall see him as he is, face to face, we shall behold his face in righteousness, though not with a comprehensive vision (how can a finite comprehend an infinite? Aliud est videre, aliud totum videndo comprehendere, saith saith St· Austin, ) yet with a beatifical and replenishing Vision, no desire of the minde unfilled, unsatisfied with the knowledge of God and Christ.
Here we see but in part, in the book of the creatures, in the glass of the Word. But then we shall see him as he is, face to face, we shall behold his face in righteousness, though not with a comprehensive vision (how can a finite comprehend an infinite? Aliud est To see, Aliud totum videndo comprehendere, Says Says St· Austin,) yet with a beatifical and replenishing Vision, no desire of the mind unfilled, unsatisfied with the knowledge of God and christ.
Here God is our God in a gracious Covenant, in precious Promises, in the first-fruits of the Spirit, in the seeds of grace and peace, in comfortable provisions, in powerful providence, in continual protection, in spiritual Ordinances. But all this while we are absent from the Lord, in hope onely of things which we see not.
Here God is our God in a gracious Covenant, in precious Promises, in the Firstfruits of the Spirit, in the seeds of grace and peace, in comfortable provisions, in powerful providence, in continual protection, in spiritual Ordinances. But all this while we Are absent from the Lord, in hope only of things which we see not.
We shall not be in a waiting, expecting, longing, languishing posture, but in a plenary fruition of all the blessedness, which the Covenant of Grace did by faith entitle us unto.
We shall not be in a waiting, expecting, longing, languishing posture, but in a plenary fruition of all the blessedness, which the Covenant of Grace did by faith entitle us unto.
3. In a complete similitude and transformation into the Image of Christ. Here our Grace is mingled with corruption, the flesh lusting against the Spirit.
3. In a complete similitude and transformation into the Image of christ. Here our Grace is mingled with corruption, the Flesh lusting against the Spirit.
As the Image of the Sun is formed in the glass on which it shines, so the glorified soul by seeing God hath the untainted image of his Holiness and purity shed forth upon it.
As the Image of the Sun is formed in the glass on which it shines, so the glorified soul by seeing God hath the untainted image of his Holiness and purity shed forth upon it.
4. In a complete delectation arising from the vision, possession, and similitude unto God; in whose presence is fulness of joy, at whose Right-hand are pleasures for evermore.
4. In a complete delectation arising from the vision, possession, and similitude unto God; in whose presence is fullness of joy, At whose Right-hand Are pleasures for evermore.
For it cannot be that the highest and chiefest good should ever cause a fastidium, or satietie in the fruition of it, since it comprehendeth eminently in it the particular and divided perfections of all other desirable things.
For it cannot be that the highest and chiefest good should ever cause a fastidium, or satiety in the fruition of it, since it comprehendeth eminently in it the particular and divided perfections of all other desirable things.
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Unto All which we might add the excellency of the place where these glorious things are reserved for us, where Christ hath prepared and furnished mansions for his own Spouse.
Unto All which we might add the excellency of the place where these glorious things Are reserved for us, where christ hath prepared and furnished mansions for his own Spouse.
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and build their happiness upon loss and dung, upon vanity and vexation, who have such gloririous things as these to look after, and to secure unto themselves!
and built their happiness upon loss and dung, upon vanity and vexation, who have such gloririous things as these to look After, and to secure unto themselves!
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as the alone necessary and indispensable means unto all solid comfort in this life, and unto all true blessedness in another, in comparison whereof all other the noblest endowments are not onely loss but dung.
as the alone necessary and indispensable means unto all solid Comfort in this life, and unto all true blessedness in Another, in comparison whereof all other the Noblest endowments Are not only loss but dung.
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So that I shall need add but one thing more, which is particular to the saving knowledge of Christ, that it doth not discover onely him and his excellencies unto us, but doth convey them upon us,
So that I shall need add but one thing more, which is particular to the Saving knowledge of christ, that it does not discover only him and his excellencies unto us, but does convey them upon us,
which is more then can be said of all the excellencies in the world, they all run like Jordan into a dead Sea, the grave devours them without hope of a resurrection.
which is more then can be said of all the excellencies in the world, they all run like Jordan into a dead Sea, the grave devours them without hope of a resurrection.
1. To my self and Brethren to whom the dispensation of this glorious Gospel is entrusted, that we would be ever mindful of our commission. Ambassadors must keep strictly to the Mandate of their Princes,
1. To my self and Brothers to whom the Dispensation of this glorious Gospel is Entrusted, that we would be ever mindful of our commission. ambassadors must keep strictly to the Mandate of their Princes,
to convince them of the All-sufficiency of his righteousness, and of the great duties of faith and obedience which they owe unto him as King of Saints:
to convince them of the All-sufficiency of his righteousness, and of the great duties of faith and Obedience which they owe unto him as King of Saints:
Do not all learned and sober Protestants agree in the Doctrine of the Church of England, in the vitals & essentials of true Religion, in the great foundations of faith, worship,
Do not all learned and Sobrium Protestants agree in the Doctrine of the Church of England, in the vitals & essentials of true Religion, in the great foundations of faith, worship,
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and obedience? Have they not all one Father, one Head, one Faith, one Hope, one heavenly Canaan, whither they profess to be all going? Why then should brethren fall out by the way? Why is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? I am no Prophet to foretell future events.
and Obedience? Have they not all one Father, one Head, one Faith, one Hope, one heavenly Canaan, whither they profess to be all going? Why then should brothers fallen out by the Way? Why is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? I am no Prophet to foretell future events.
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Yet since the Psalmist hath told me that where brethren dwell together in unity, there the Lord commandeth a blessing, Psal. 133. Since he hath joyned the peace and prosperity of the Church together, Peace be within thy walls,
Yet since the Psalmist hath told me that where brothers dwell together in unity, there the Lord commands a blessing, Psalm 133. Since he hath joined the peace and Prosperity of the Church together, Peace be within thy walls,
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and the peace of the Church, (which things ought to be most dear unto us) set our selves with a spirit of meekness and moderation to heal the breaches,
and the peace of the Church, (which things ought to be most dear unto us) Set our selves with a Spirit of meekness and moderation to heal the Breaches,
and reconcile the differences which are amongst us, that so (if possible) we might be like the Primitive Christians, of one heart and one soul, the Lord would say unto us as he did unto his people,
and reconcile the differences which Are among us, that so (if possible) we might be like the Primitive Christians, of one heart and one soul, the Lord would say unto us as he did unto his people,
3. To perswade all who profess the Gospel to lead their lives agreeable thereunto, to hold the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience, and to express the lineaments ofChrist in their conversation.
3. To persuade all who profess the Gospel to led their lives agreeable thereunto, to hold the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience, and to express the lineaments ofChrist in their Conversation.
How shall we that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? There is no condemnation to them which are in Christ Iesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.
How shall we that Are dead to sin, live any longer therein? There is no condemnation to them which Are in christ Iesus, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
Since we call God Father, let us pass the time of our sojourning here in fear. For this end Christ was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the Devil.
Since we call God Father, let us pass the time of our sojourning Here in Fear. For this end christ was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
let us with fear and trembling consider, that it will be at the last day more tolerable for Sodom, then for wicked Christians, whose judgement will be so much the heavier, by how much the more glorious mercies have been revealed unto them, and despised by them.
let us with Fear and trembling Consider, that it will be At the last day more tolerable for Sodom, then for wicked Christians, whose judgement will be so much the Heavier, by how much the more glorious Mercies have been revealed unto them, and despised by them.
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The wise man telleth us, That the righteous is more excellent then his neighbour, as walking by a more excellent Rule, and designing a more excellent End. O let us shew the excellencie of our Religion by the excellencie of our conversation, and shine as Celestial Luminaries in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation.
The wise man Telleth us, That the righteous is more excellent then his neighbour, as walking by a more excellent Rule, and designing a more excellent End. Oh let us show the excellency of our Religion by the excellency of our Conversation, and shine as Celestial Luminaries in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation.
Now the God of Peace who brought again from the dead the Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Bloud of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
Now the God of Peace who brought again from the dead the Lord jesus, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sighed through jesus christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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Vid. Nicet. Choniat. Thesaur. Orthodox, l. 1. c. 40. Baron. Apparat. Sect. 8, 9, 10. Drus. de 3 sectis Iudaeor. l. 2. Ad voces N T. p. 131. Scultet. Exercit. Evang. l. 1. c. 24, 25, 26. •amero. T•. 3. in Matt. 20.3. Buxtorf. Lexic. Rab. p. 1851.
Vid. Nicet. Choniat. Thesaur. Orthodox, l. 1. c. 40. Baron. Apparat. Sect. 8, 9, 10. Drus de 3 sectis Judaeor. l. 2. Ad voces N T. p. 131. Scultetus. Exercise Evangelist l. 1. c. 24, 25, 26. •amero. T•. 3. in Matt. 20.3. Buxtorf. Lexic. Rab. p. 1851.
Praesume non de operatione tua, sed de gratia Christi. Ambros. de Sacram. l. 5. c. 4. Quicquid est circa te vel in te unde p•ssis praesumere, abjice à te, & tota praesumptio tua Deus sit. Aug. in Psal. 85. Nihil tuis meritis attribuas, nivil de te praesumas, in virtute tua nihil ponas, in viribus tuis non confidas, in tua audacia fiduciam non habeas. Omnia divino Dono, & divinae gratiae adscribe — Confidentia tua semper sit in Christo. Bernard de modo bene vivendi Serm. 3.
Presume non de operation tua, sed de Gratia Christ. Ambos de Sacrament l. 5. c. 4. Quicquid est circa te vel in te unde p•ssis Presume, Abjice à te, & tota praesumptio tua Deus sit. Aug. in Psalm 85. Nihil tuis Meritis attribuas, nivil de te praesumas, in virtute tua nihil ponas, in viribus tuis non confidas, in tua audacia fiduciam non habeas. Omnia divino Dono, & Divinae Gratiae adscribe — Confidence tua semper sit in Christ. Bernard de modo bene vivendi Sermon 3.
Aocepit gratiam qua non posset peccare si peccare nollet, nondum tamen tantam acceperat gratiam qua n•c peccare vellet. Fulgent. de incarnat. & Gra. Christi, Cap. 12. Tale erat adjutorium in quo permaneret si vellet, non quo fieret ut vellet. Aug. de corrept. & grat. c. 11.
Aocepit gratiam qua non posset Peccare si Peccare Nollet, Nondum tamen Tantam acceperat gratiam qua n•c Peccare vellet. Fulgent. the incarnate. & Gra. Christ, Cap. 12. Tale erat Adjutorium in quo permaneret si vellet, non quo fieret ut vellet. Aug. de corrept. & great. c. 11.
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Trahitur miris modis ut velit ab illo, qui novit intus in ipsis hominum cordibus operari, non ut homines, quod fieri non potest, •olentes credant, sed ut volentes ex nolentibus fiant. Aug. con•. 2. Ep. Pe•ag. l. 1. c. 19. Certum est nos velle cum volumus, sed ille facit ut velimus, &c. de grat. & lib. arbit. c. 16.17. Vid. de Dono perseverant. 22.23. — De grat. Christi, c. 24.25, 26. Euchirid. ad Laurent. c. 32. Ep. 107 & 143. Ad Simplician. l. 1. qu. 2. Vid. Concil. Arausican. 2. cap. 4, 6, 7, 9, 20, 23. Pet Diacon. de Incarnat. Christi, c. 6.8. Fulgent. de Incarnat. & grat. Christi, c. 17.18, 19, 20, 24, 29, 30. Bernard de grat. & lib. arbit. & de modo bene vivendi, Ser. 3.
Trahitur miris modis ut velit ab illo, qui Novit intus in Ipse hominum cordibus operari, non ut homines, quod fieri non potest, •olentes Credant, sed ut volentes ex nolentibus fiant. Aug. con•. 2. Epistle Pe•ag. l. 1. c. 19. Certum est nos velle cum volumus, sed Isle facit ut Velimus, etc. the great. & lib. Arbitrate. c. 16.17. Vid. de Dono perseverant. 22.23. — De great. Christ, c. 24.25, 26. Euchirid. ad Laurent. c. 32. Epistle 107 & 143. Ad Simplician. l. 1. queen. 2. Vid. Council. Arausican. 2. cap. 4, 6, 7, 9, 20, 23. Pet Diacon. the Incarnate. Christ, c. 6.8. Fulgent. the Incarnate. & great. Christ, c. 17.18, 19, 20, 24, 29, 30. Bernard the great. & lib. Arbitrate. & de modo bene vivendi, Ser. 3.
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Aug. de grat. Christi, l. 1. c. 13. De nat. & grat. c. 57. Lex jubere tantum potest, non adjuvare, de pec. meritis & remiss. l. 1. c. 11. & l. 2. c. 17. Lex jubere n•vit, cui succumbit infirmitas, gratia juvare qua infunditur charitas. — In ipsa intus voluntate peccat, qui non voluntate sed timore non peccat. cont. 2. Ep. Pelag. l. 1. c. 8.9. non fit in corde quod fieri videtur in opere, quando mallet homo non facere, si posset impunè. Ergo benedictio dulcedinis est gratiae Dei qua fit in nobis ut nos delectet — quod praecepit nobis. Ibid. lib. 2. c. 9. & l. 3. c. 7. de spiritu & lit. c. 8, 9, 12, 32. quod operum lex minando imperat. hoc fidei lex credendo impetrat. Ib. c. 1.3. lex data est ut gratia quaereretur, gratia data est ut lex imple•etur, Ib. c. 19. Ep. 95. & 200. de nat. & grat. c. 15, 16. De bono viduitat. c. 17 18.
Aug. the great. Christ, l. 1. c. 13. De nat. & great. c. 57. Lex jubere Tantum potest, non adjuvare, de pec. Meritis & remiss. l. 1. c. 11. & l. 2. c. 17. Lex jubere n•vit, cui succumbit Infirmitas, Gratia Juvare qua Poured charitas. — In ipsa intus voluntate peccat, qui non voluntate sed Timore non peccat. contentedly. 2. Epistle Pelagius l. 1. c. 8.9. non fit in cord quod fieri videtur in Opere, quando mallet homo non facere, si posset impunè. Ergo Benediction dulcedinis est Gratiae Dei qua fit in nobis ut nos delectet — quod praecepit nobis. Ibid lib. 2. c. 9. & l. 3. c. 7. de spiritu & lit. c. 8, 9, 12, 32. quod Operum lex minando Implead. hoc fidei lex credendo impetrate. Ib. c. 1.3. lex data est ut Gratia quaereretur, Gratia data est ut lex imple•etur, Ib. c. 19. Epistle 95. & 200. de nat. & great. c. 15, 16. De Bono viduitat. c. 17 18.
In veteri testamento est occultatio novi, in novo est manifestatio veteris. Aug. de catechizand. rud. c. 4. de Civit. Dei, l. 16.1, 26. fides eadem nostra & illorum — Sacramenta pro temporum aiversitate diversa, ad unitatem tamen ejusdem fidei concordissimè recurrentia, Ep. 157. Justin Martyr, l. quaest. q. 110. Leo Ser. in nativ. Dom. c. 3.4.
In Veteri Testament est Occultation novi, in novo est Manifestation veteris. Aug. de Catechizing. rud. c. 4. de Civit Dei, l. 16.1, 26. fides Same nostra & Illorum — Sacraments Pro Temporum aiversitate diversa, ad unitatem tamen ejusdem fidei concordissimè recurrentia, Epistle 157. Justin Martyr, l. Question. q. 110. Leo Ser. in native. Dom. c. 3.4.
Caro sine mole & pondere, agilis mobilis, nullis clausa obstaculis, visu & aditu penetrans omnia & attingens, quocunque voluerit sine impediment• discurrens, &c. Cyprian de resurrec. Aug. Enchirid. c. 91. Ep. 46. de Civit. Dei, l. 13. c. 20, 22, 23. & l. 22. c. 19, 20, 21. Chrysost. Ser. 6. in Heb. Ethic. & to. 6. ad Theodor. lapsum, p. 70, 71. Edit. Savil.
Caro sine mole & ponder, agilis mobilis, nullis Clausa obstaculis, visu & aditu penetrans omnia & attingens, quocunque voluerit sine impediment• discurrens, etc. Cyprian de Resurrection. Aug. Enchiridion c. 91. Epistle 46. de Civit Dei, l. 13. c. 20, 22, 23. & l. 22. c. 19, 20, 21. Chrysostom Ser. 6. in Hebrew Ethic. & to. 6. and Theodorus. lapsum, p. 70, 71. Edit. Savil
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Quemadmodum nobis arrhabonem spiritu• reliquit, ita à nobis arrhabonem carnis accepit, & vexit in calum pignus totius summa quand•que redigenda. Securae estote caro & sanguis, usurpastis & Coelum & regnum Dei in Christo. Tertul. de resurrect. c. 51.
Quemadmodum nobis arrhabonem spiritu• reliquit, ita à nobis arrhabonem carnis accepit, & vexit in Column pignus totius summa quand•que redigenda. Secura estote Caro & sanguis, usurpastis & Coelum & Kingdom Dei in Christ. Tertulian the resurrect. c. 51.
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Quantum se amantium sensibus inf•ndit largius, tanto eos sui capaci•res efficit, satietatem faciens, sed sine fastidio. — Qui desiderat semper amat desid•rare, qui amat semper desiderat amare. Bernard. Soliloq. 7.
Quantum se Lovers sensibus inf•ndit Largius, tanto eos sui capaci•res efficit, satietatem Faciens, sed sine Fastidious. — Qui Desiderate semper amat desid•rare, qui amat semper Desiderate amare. Bernard. Soliloquy. 7.
1 Joh. 2.3, 4. 2 Pet. 1.3. Tanto quis operatur, quanto Deum noverat; & tantum se nosse Deum judicat, quantum pro Deo bonum operatur. Greg. in Ezek. hom. 22.
1 John 2.3, 4. 2 Pet. 1.3. Tanto quis operatur, quanto God noverat; & Tantum se nosse God judicat, quantum Pro God bonum operatur. Greg. in Ezekiel hom. 22.
