The preciousness of Christ to the believing-Christian Plainly and briefly set forth for the edification and consolation of believers in, and lovers of the Lord Jesus Christ. In a sermon on I Pet. 2. 7. By William Walker, B.D.
and rich advantages designed unto Believers by the Gospel) as an Argument to move these Christians, to whom he writes this Epistle, to reject those Heretical Gnostick Doctrines, whereby the deceivers of those times went about to infuse into the minds of men, villany, deceitfulness and hypocrisie, maliciousness and reproachfulness (which he exhorts them to in the first verse) — and with the sincere and earnest desire of new-born Babes, to suck and drink in the pure Milk of the Word, that sound and wholesome Christian Doctrine, which by the Orthodox Teachers of the Gospel was afforded to them,
and rich advantages designed unto Believers by the Gospel) as an Argument to move these Christians, to whom he writes this Epistle, to reject those Heretical Gnostic Doctrines, whereby the deceivers of those times went about to infuse into the minds of men, villainy, deceitfulness and hypocrisy, maliciousness and reproachfulness (which he exhorts them to in the First verse) — and with the sincere and earnest desire of newborn Babes, to suck and drink in the pure Milk of the Word, that found and wholesome Christian Doctrine, which by the Orthodox Teachers of the Gospel was afforded to them,
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as being the meanes whereby they should grow in grace unto glory, (which he exhorts them unto in verse the second) he goeth on in verse the fourth and fifth, to exhort them to come and conjoyn themselves unto Christ,
as being the means whereby they should grow in grace unto glory, (which he exhorts them unto in verse the second) he Goes on in verse the fourth and fifth, to exhort them to come and conjoin themselves unto christ,
proposing as an argument thereunto, the acceptableness thereof unto God through Jesus Christ; and that confirmed by a Text of Scripture, verse the sixth;
proposing as an argument thereunto, the acceptableness thereof unto God through jesus christ; and that confirmed by a Text of Scripture, verse the sixth;
Now Christ being this to the Believing soul, it rationally follows, that such an elect foundation-stone as he is, should be very highly esteemed by it,
Now christ being this to the Believing soul, it rationally follows, that such an elect Foundation-stone as he is, should be very highly esteemed by it,
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where by the opposition of NONLATINALPHABET them that believe, unto NONLATINALPHABET the disobedient in the immediate following clause, it is evident that by the Believers unto whom Christ is precious, the Apostle did mean obedient Christians, such Believers as do obey the Gospel of Christ;
where by the opposition of them that believe, unto the disobedient in the immediate following clause, it is evident that by the Believers unto whom christ is precious, the Apostle did mean obedient Christians, such Believers as do obey the Gospel of christ;
This word NONLATINALPHABET hath two significations, which are Rivals in contest for place in this Text. Those significations are, Honour and Price. First it signifies Honour, as in Joh. 4. 44. where our Saviour testifies, that a Prophet NONLATINALPHABET hath no honour in his own Country;
This word hath two significations, which Are Rivals in contest for place in this Text. Those significations Are, Honour and Price. First it signifies Honour, as in John 4. 44. where our Saviour Testifies, that a Prophet hath no honour in his own Country;
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so Rom. 13. 7. where the Apostle appoints, that Christians should render to all their dues, and particularly NONLATINALPHABET honour to whom honour is due.
so Rom. 13. 7. where the Apostle appoints, that Christians should render to all their dues, and particularly honour to whom honour is due.
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Secondly it signifies Price; as in Mat. 27. 6. where the money for which Judas sold his Master is called NONLATINALPHABET the price of blood. So 1 Cor. 6. 20. NONLATINALPHABET, Ye are bought with a price.
Secondly it signifies Price; as in Mathew 27. 6. where the money for which Judas sold his Master is called the price of blood. So 1 Cor. 6. 20., You Are bought with a price.
Now because that which gives a price, is in its degree and kind precious, therefore by an Enallage of the Substantive for the Adjective, it may also signifie precious.
Now Because that which gives a price, is in its degree and kind precious, Therefore by an Enallagen of the Substantive for the Adjective, it may also signify precious.
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And this very reading is so far favoured by our Church, as to be admitted into the Margent of our Bibles. Again Piscator, Tyndal, the Geneva Interpreters, and our own Bibles, both of the Old and New Translation, taking the word in the latter sense, render it precious; and our late learned Paraphrast, in the abstract, the preciousness, I suppose in conformity to the Context, where Christ is once and again, (namely in verse the fourth and sixth) beside this third place, styled precious.
And this very reading is so Far favoured by our Church, as to be admitted into the Margin of our Bibles. Again Piscator, Tyndale, the Geneva Interpreters, and our own Bibles, both of the Old and New translation, taking the word in the latter sense, render it precious; and our late learned Paraphrast, in the abstract, the preciousness, I suppose in conformity to the Context, where christ is once and again, (namely in verse the fourth and sixth) beside this third place, styled precious.
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We will therefore not reject either, but consider and handle the Text according to both, beginning with that, which renders it Honour. And the Point delivered in the Text according to this Interpretation of it, is this, That Christ is an Honour unto those that believe on him.
We will Therefore not reject either, but Consider and handle the Text according to both, beginning with that, which renders it Honour. And the Point Delivered in the Text according to this Interpretation of it, is this, That christ is an Honour unto those that believe on him.
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and to the Gentiles foolishness, is so far from being any reproach or shame, that he is an Honour and a Credit to the Believers on him, to the Worshippers of him.
and to the Gentiles foolishness, is so Far from being any reproach or shame, that he is an Honour and a Credit to the Believers on him, to the Worshippers of him.
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And what is that? Why, the only begotten Son of God, Joh. 3. 16. One with his Father, Joh. 10. 30. The Power of God, and the Wisdome of God, 1 Cor. 1. 24. Whom God hath exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, Act. 5. 31. And hath made him Lord and Christ, Act. 2. 36. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Rev. 19. 16. The Judge of the World, Act. 10. 42. The Lord of glory, 1 Cor. 2. 8. The mighty God, Isa. 9. 6. The Head of all Principality and Power, Colos. 2. 10. Whom all things were created by and for,
And what is that? Why, the only begotten Son of God, John 3. 16. One with his Father, John 10. 30. The Power of God, and the Wisdom of God, 1 Cor. 1. 24. Whom God hath exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, Act. 5. 31. And hath made him Lord and christ, Act. 2. 36. The King of Kings and Lord of lords, Rev. 19. 16. The Judge of the World, Act. 10. 42. The Lord of glory, 1 Cor. 2. 8. The mighty God, Isaiah 9. 6. The Head of all Principality and Power, Colos 2. 10. Whom all things were created by and for,
and by whom all things do consist, Col. 1. 16, 17. Now Jesus Christ being such an one in Himself, what an Honour can it but be unto those that believe on him, that they do believe and trust in, worship and serve such an one as he?
and by whom all things do consist, Col. 1. 16, 17. Now jesus christ being such an one in Himself, what an Honour can it but be unto those that believe on him, that they do believe and trust in, worship and serve such an one as he?
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He is their Brother, Heb. 2. 1. their Husband, 2 Cor. 11. 2. their Advocate, 1 Joh. 2. 1. their Captain, Heb. 2. 10. their Prophet, Act. 3. 22. their Priest, Heb. 8. 1. their King, Rev. 15. 3. their Shepherd, Heb. 13. 20. their Bishop, 1 Pet. 2. 25. their Foundation, 1 Cor. 3. 10. their Head, Eph. 5. 23. Now what an Honour is there flowing from every of these Relations to every true Believer in Christ? O what an honour is it to a a believing soul, to have the onely begotten Son of God, the Heir of all thing, the first born of every creature to be its Brother? To have the Lord of life and glory to be its Husband? To have the Son of Gods love who is in the bosome of his Father? to be its Advocate with the Father? to have the mighty God to be the Captain of its Salvation? to have the eternal wisdome of the Father to be its Prophet? the Holy One of God to be its Priest? the Head of all Principality and Power to be its King? to be a Sheep in that Flock, whereunto Christ is the Shepherd? to be a Communicant in that Church over which Christ is the Bishop? to be a Stone in that Building, whose Foundation is Christ? to be a Member of that Body whereof Christ is the Head? Like the precious ointment upon the head that ran down upon the beard,
He is their Brother, Hebrew 2. 1. their Husband, 2 Cor. 11. 2. their Advocate, 1 John 2. 1. their Captain, Hebrew 2. 10. their Prophet, Act. 3. 22. their Priest, Hebrew 8. 1. their King, Rev. 15. 3. their Shepherd, Hebrew 13. 20. their Bishop, 1 Pet. 2. 25. their Foundation, 1 Cor. 3. 10. their Head, Ephesians 5. 23. Now what an Honour is there flowing from every of these Relations to every true Believer in christ? O what an honour is it to a a believing soul, to have the only begotten Son of God, the Heir of all thing, the First born of every creature to be its Brother? To have the Lord of life and glory to be its Husband? To have the Son of God's love who is in the bosom of his Father? to be its Advocate with the Father? to have the mighty God to be the Captain of its Salvation? to have the Eternal Wisdom of the Father to be its Prophet? the Holy One of God to be its Priest? the Head of all Principality and Power to be its King? to be a Sheep in that Flock, whereunto christ is the Shepherd? to be a Communicant in that Church over which christ is the Bishop? to be a Stone in that Building, whose Foundation is christ? to be a Member of that Body whereof christ is the Head? Like the precious ointment upon the head that ran down upon the beard,
and to the Gentiles foolishness, to Hereticks and Atheists a scoffe and scorn) yet to the true Believers on him, he is NONLATINALPHABET an honour in that account which they make,
and to the Gentiles foolishness, to Heretics and Atheists a scoff and scorn) yet to the true Believers on him, he is an honour in that account which they make,
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and intimating that relation by a frequent respectful calling him their Lord and Master. Christ Jesus my Lord, so St. Paul, Phil. 3. 8. Scarce would the devout Divine Mr. Harbert, even in his ordinary speech, mention the blessed name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, but he would adde unto it, My Master. How sweetly doth my Master sound! My Master!
and intimating that Relation by a frequent respectful calling him their Lord and Master. christ jesus my Lord, so Saint Paul, Philip 3. 8. Scarce would the devout Divine Mr. Harbert, even in his ordinary speech, mention the blessed name of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, but he would add unto it, My Master. How sweetly does my Master found! My Master!
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye, saith St. Peter, 1 Pet. 4. 41. who together with the rest of the Apostles being beaten by the Council of Jerusalem for speaking in his name, went away rejoycing that they were counted worthy;
If you be reproached for the name of christ, happy Are you, Says Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 4. 41. who together with the rest of the Apostles being beaten by the Council of Jerusalem for speaking in his name, went away rejoicing that they were counted worthy;
or, as the word NONLATINALPHABET may signifie, had the honour done them to suffer shame, NONLATINALPHABET to be dishonoured for his name, Act. 5. 14. In which expression St. Ignatius a follower of their faith and sufferings, doth also follow them;
or, as the word may signify, had the honour done them to suffer shame, to be dishonoured for his name, Act. 5. 14. In which expression Saint Ignatius a follower of their faith and sufferings, does also follow them;
Hence their triumphing in that great scandal both to Jews and Pagans, the only seeming thing of shame that could be objected to them, the Cross of Christ.
Hence their triumphing in that great scandal both to jews and Pagans, the only seeming thing of shame that could be objected to them, the Cross of christ.
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I determined not to know any thing among you save Jesus Christ, NONLATINALPHABET, and him crucified; so St. Paul wrotein his first Epistle to the Corinthians, c. 2. v. 2. And in like manner to the Galatians, God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, Gal. 6. 14. In so much that to confront those Infidels, whether Jews or Pagans, that objected it as a reproach unto them, that they worshipped a Crucified God, it was ancienty an use amongst the Christians of the first and best Ages of the Church (and that without incurring thereby any guilt either of Popery or Superstition that I know of, however upon that groundless surmise disliked and disused by some of late) to apply the sign of the Cross, as a Badge of Honour,
I determined not to know any thing among you save jesus christ,, and him Crucified; so Saint Paul wrotein his First Epistle to the Corinthians, c. 2. v. 2. And in like manner to the Galatians, God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord jesus christ, Gal. 6. 14. In so much that to confront those Infidels, whither jews or Pagans, that objected it as a reproach unto them, that they worshipped a crucified God, it was ancienty an use among the Christians of the First and best Ages of the Church (and that without incurring thereby any guilt either of Popery or Superstition that I know of, however upon that groundless surmise disliked and disused by Some of late) to apply the Signen of the Cross, as a Badge of Honour,
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as well as Cognizance, to the Foreheads of Persons baptized, in token, as our Church expounds it, that thereafter they should not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified;
as well as Cognizance, to the Foreheads of Persons baptised, in token, as our Church expounds it, that thereafter they should not be ashamed to confess the faith of christ Crucified;
The Author of it is an Honour to those that profess it, and that far beyond what ever the founder of any Sect either amongst Jews or Greeks was to the Sectaries of it.
The Author of it is an Honour to those that profess it, and that Far beyond what ever the founder of any Sect either among jews or Greeks was to the Sectaries of it.
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But unto the Believers in Jesus Christ it cannot but be an Honour, that in their way they do follow him in the Truth, who is the way of Truth, to Life;
But unto the Believers in jesus christ it cannot but be an Honour, that in their Way they do follow him in the Truth, who is the Way of Truth, to Life;
such as a man may carry on his back to Hell with him, and perhaps be helpt to be sunk thither by? O let us content our selves with that honour which Christ is unto us,
such as a man may carry on his back to Hell with him, and perhaps be helped to be sunk thither by? O let us content our selves with that honour which christ is unto us,
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For he will render to every man according to his deeds, Rom. 2. 6. Perhaps ye will here ask me, how ye shall do to be an Honour unto Christ? To this I answer plainly and shortly;
For he will render to every man according to his Deeds, Rom. 2. 6. Perhaps you will Here ask me, how you shall do to be an Honour unto christ? To this I answer plainly and shortly;
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In nobis Christus patitur opprobrium, saith Salvian. By our means reproach falls upon Christ himself, through our evil deeds his name is blasphemed amongst the Infidels abroad, and the Atheists at home.
In nobis Christus patitur opprobrium, Says Salvian. By our means reproach falls upon christ himself, through our evil Deeds his name is blasphemed among the Infidels abroad, and the Atheists At home.
How can we think the Master good, whose Scholars we see to be so bad? O whose heart is not ready to run out at his eyes in tears of blood, to think that the evil lives of Christians should be such a dishonour unto Christ!
How can we think the Master good, whose Scholars we see to be so bad? O whose heart is not ready to run out At his eyes in tears of blood, to think that the evil lives of Christians should be such a dishonour unto christ!
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(Pudet haec opprobria nobis & dici potuisse, & non potuisse refelli) and a great shame it is unto us, that so they are, and we must confess it.
(It is shameful haec Opprobria nobis & dici potuisse, & non potuisse refelli) and a great shame it is unto us, that so they Are, and we must confess it.
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For our light so to shine before men, that they may see our good works, that's the way to bring them to glorifie our Father which is in Heaven, Mat. 5. 16. The Subjection of Christians unto the Gospel of Christ, is matter of Glorification unto God, 2 Cor. 9. 13. How will reason argue from the Life, to the Law!
For our Light so to shine before men, that they may see our good works, that's the Way to bring them to Glorify our Father which is in Heaven, Mathew 5. 16. The Subjection of Christians unto the Gospel of christ, is matter of Glorification unto God, 2 Cor. 9. 13. How will reason argue from the Life, to the Law!
And thus far we have discoursed of the Text according to that acceptation of the word NONLATINALPHABET in it, in which it is by some rendred Honour. We will now, in reverence to our own Translators who render it Precious; and in reference to Authority which hath stamped that Translation for current amongst us;
And thus Far we have discoursed of the Text according to that acceptation of the word in it, in which it is by Some rendered Honour. We will now, in Reverence to our own Translators who render it Precious; and in Referente to authority which hath stamped that translation for current among us;
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and also out of respect unto the context, wherein Christ is more then once termed precious; we will now (I say) proceed to discourse of the Text according to that acceptation of the word also.
and also out of respect unto the context, wherein christ is more then once termed precious; we will now (I say) proceed to discourse of the Text according to that acceptation of the word also.
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or secondly of their Worth and Excellencies; ot thirdly, of their Pleasingness and Delightfulness; or fourthly, of their Usefulness and Profitableness;
or secondly of their Worth and Excellencies; It Thirdly, of their Pleasingness and Delightfulness; or fourthly, of their Usefulness and Profitableness;
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for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved, Act. 4. 12. Whence he is in Scripture styled by way of Emphasis, The Saviour, Joh. 4. 42. Phil. 3. 20. Now the believing soul being fully peswaded of this, doth upon this account highly esteem of Jesus Christ;
for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved, Act. 4. 12. Whence he is in Scripture styled by Way of Emphasis, The Saviour, John 4. 42. Philip 3. 20. Now the believing soul being Fully persuaded of this, does upon this account highly esteem of jesus christ;
but what is a communicated ray of the worth and excellency that is in Christ, by whom all things were created and do consist, Colos. 1. 16, 17. What worth, what excellency then must there needs be in Christ, from whom all worth and excellency is communicated!
but what is a communicated ray of the worth and excellency that is in christ, by whom all things were created and do consist, Colos 1. 16, 17. What worth, what excellency then must there needs be in christ, from whom all worth and excellency is communicated!
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they are an Ocean which knows neither bank nor bottom, every way infinite and incomprehensible. And this the Believing soul being fully perswaded of, sets a high price upon him;
they Are an Ocean which knows neither bank nor bottom, every Way infinite and incomprehensible. And this the Believing soul being Fully persuaded of, sets a high price upon him;
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yet in the esteem of the Believing soul, they be all of no worth if compared with Christ, which would say to him in Davids words, Psal. 73. 25. Whom bave I in heaven but thee,
yet in the esteem of the Believing soul, they be all of no worth if compared with christ, which would say to him in Davids words, Psalm 73. 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee,
Thirdly, In respect of Pleasingness and Delightfulness. Men use to account those things precious wherein they find much pleasure, and take great delight;
Thirdly, In respect of Pleasingness and Delightfulness. Men use to account those things precious wherein they find much pleasure, and take great delight;
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The Spouse in the Canticles first compares him to a Tree, and then expresseth what delight she took both in his shadow, and in his fruit. I sate down (saith she) under his shadow with great delight,
The Spouse in the Canticles First compares him to a Tree, and then Expresses what delight she took both in his shadow, and in his fruit. I sat down (Says she) under his shadow with great delight,
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Now what inward joyes are, at some times especially, communicated unto their souls, what secreet sweets are impressed upon their spirits by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in them, cannot so well be told as felt.
Now what inward Joys Are, At Some times especially, communicated unto their Souls, what secret sweets Are impressed upon their spirits by the Holy Ghost which dwells in them, cannot so well be told as felt.
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A believing soul enjoying inward actual communion with Christ, is sometimes as it were emparadised on this side heaven, not being with S. Paul, wrapt into the third heaven,
A believing soul enjoying inward actual communion with christ, is sometime as it were imparadise on this side heaven, not being with S. Paul, wrapped into the third heaven,
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O (crys out a third) the joyes, the joyes, the joyes that I feel in my soul! O they be wonderful, they be wonderful, they be wonderful, &c. With some such prelibations of blisse, foretasts of happinesse, earnests of their promised inheritance, doth Christ sometimes comfort the hearts, delight the souls,
O (cries out a third) the Joys, the Joys, the Joys that I feel in my soul! O they be wondered, they be wondered, they be wondered, etc. With Some such prelibations of bliss, foretastes of happiness, earnests of their promised inheritance, does christ sometime Comfort the hearts, delight the Souls,
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as rich Land, fat Pastures, vendible Merchandize, helpful Engines and Instruments, &c. And upon this account also is Jesus Christ very precious to a believing soul.
as rich Land, fat Pastures, vendible Merchandise, helpful Engines and Instruments, etc. And upon this account also is jesus christ very precious to a believing soul.
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as meat in hunger, clothes in cold, Physick in sickness, &c. And even upon this account is Christ Jesus exceeding precious unto those that believe on him.
as meat in hunger, clothes in cold, Physic in sickness, etc. And even upon this account is christ jesus exceeding precious unto those that believe on him.
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But because the Bow cannot always be at full bent, and the affairs of this temporal life do necessitate frequent interruptions of that spiritual commerce,
But Because the Bow cannot always be At full bent, and the affairs of this temporal life do necessitate frequent interruptions of that spiritual commerce,
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but yet as if they were but only occasional diversions, and not the business of his life, he returns eftsoons after every interruption to his main concerning meditation.
but yet as if they were but only occasional diversions, and not the business of his life, he returns eftsoons After every interruption to his main Concerning meditation.
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but one Ordinary day in evry week, ye and I had almost said a week of hours in every day to acts and exercises of holy communion with him, praising him with David seven times a day, and rising with him at Midnight also to praise him;
but one Ordinary day in every Week, you and I had almost said a Week of hours in every day to acts and exercises of holy communion with him, praising him with David seven times a day, and rising with him At Midnight also to praise him;
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and all this, besides what came in by the by, in occasional ejaculations and devotions, in respect of which they might besaid to pray continually, and even without ceasing. Now Christians, examine your hearts;
and all this, beside what Come in by the by, in occasional ejaculations and devotions, in respect of which they might besaid to pray continually, and even without ceasing. Now Christians, examine your hearts;
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how stand they towards Christ? is their inclination, like that of the needle towards the pole, continually moving towards him? Do your souls like Davids, (Psal. 63. 8.) hang upon him, and follow hard after him? Upon every interruption do your souls, like the Spouses soul in the Canticles, c. 6. v. 12. make you like the Charrets of Aminadib, hot and swift in the retirement of him? Plainly and shortly, Is it a sweet thing to you to meditate upon him? And do you exercise your selves much in that converse with him? Are you often thinking of him? And do you delight in such thinking? Then 'tis a sign you have some value for him, that he is precious unto you.
how stand they towards christ? is their inclination, like that of the needle towards the pole, continually moving towards him? Do your Souls like Davids, (Psalm 63. 8.) hang upon him, and follow hard After him? Upon every interruption do your Souls, like the Spouses soul in the Canticles, c. 6. v. 12. make you like the Charets of Aminadib, hight and swift in the retirement of him? Plainly and shortly, Is it a sweet thing to you to meditate upon him? And do you exercise your selves much in that converse with him? are you often thinking of him? And do you delight in such thinking? Then it's a Signen you have Some valve for him, that he is precious unto you.
His worth with them is above Rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to him, Prov. 8. 11. Like St. Paul, they will count all things but loss and dung in comparison with him, Phil. 3. 8. Now Brethren, is it so with you? Have you such high thoughts of Christ? Do you set so great a price upon him? Do you apprehend a Divine nature and excellency,
His worth with them is above Rubies, and all the things that may be desired Are not to be compared to him, Curae 8. 11. Like Saint Paul, they will count all things but loss and dung in comparison with him, Philip 3. 8. Now Brothers, is it so with you? Have you such high thoughts of christ? Do you Set so great a price upon him? Do you apprehend a Divine nature and excellency,
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if his worth and value in your apprehension be scanty and little, such as it was in his, who sold him for thirty pence; (and it is sad to think how many there be at this day that matter not the selling of him at a much lower rate;) if there be any thing that you prize above him,
if his worth and valve in your apprehension be scanty and little, such as it was in his, who sold him for thirty pence; (and it is sad to think how many there be At this day that matter not the selling of him At a much lower rate;) if there be any thing that you prize above him,
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or prefer before him, then it is a sign that in your eyes he is despised, and you esteem him not, that you make no great account of him, that he is not precious to you.
or prefer before him, then it is a Signen that in your eyes he is despised, and you esteem him not, that you make no great account of him, that he is not precious to you.
their Souls, like Davids, are athirst for God, (Psal. 42. 1, 2.) for the living God; they count all things, like St. Paul, but loss and dung, that they may win Christ.
their Souls, like Davids, Are athirst for God, (Psalm 42. 1, 2.) for the living God; they count all things, like Saint Paul, but loss and dung, that they may win christ.
Have you so fervent a love for your Lord? Have you so passionate affections for Jesus? Have you so strong desires after Christ? Is the desire of all Nations the delight of your souls? Answerable unto his preciousnesse to you will be your affections for, your love to, your desires after him.
Have you so fervent a love for your Lord? Have you so passionate affections for jesus? Have you so strong Desires After christ? Is the desire of all nations the delight of your Souls? Answerable unto his preciousness to you will be your affections for, your love to, your Desires After him.
they will seek him diligetly even as silver, and search for him as for hidden treasures, Prov. 2. 4. or as a Merchant seeks for goodly Pearls, Mat. 13. 45. they will seek him, like the Spouse in the Canticles, by night, upon their beds, and by day in the streets, and in the broad wayes, Cant. 3. 1, 2. in private duties, in publick Ordinances, any where, every where, wherever they may hope to find him, neglecting no means, refusing no pains, missing no opportunities of coming to him.
they will seek him diligetly even as silver, and search for him as for hidden treasures, Curae 2. 4. or as a Merchant seeks for goodly Pearls, Mathew 13. 45. they will seek him, like the Spouse in the Canticles, by night, upon their Beds, and by day in the streets, and in the broad ways, Cant 3. 1, 2. in private duties, in public Ordinances, any where, every where, wherever they may hope to find him, neglecting no means, refusing no pains, missing no opportunities of coming to him.
Is it so with you Brethren? Are you diligent in your search after Christ? Can you find in your hearts to be at paines to sind him? Do you think no labours, no watchings, no fastings, no prayers, no teares, no attendance in duties,
Is it so with you Brothers? are you diligent in your search After christ? Can you find in your hearts to be At pains to sind him? Do you think no labours, no watchings, no Fastings, not Prayers, no tears, no attendance in duties,
Like the Merchant in the Gospel that sought for goodly pearls, when they have found this one Pearl of great price, they will sell all they have, that they may buy him.
Like the Merchant in the Gospel that sought for goodly Pearls, when they have found this one Pearl of great price, they will fell all they have, that they may buy him.
they will forgoe their righteousnesse for Christ, and they will forgoe even their lives for Christ I have goods, a Wife and Children, (said a French-Confessor once) and yet I have lost those affections which I formerly bore to them,
they will forgo their righteousness for christ, and they will forgo even their lives for christ I have goods, a Wife and Children, (said a French-Confessor once) and yet I have lost those affections which I formerly boar to them,
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Phil. 3. 7, 8. It were easie to be very large, even so as to tire you with such like instances as these, of Persons who have been willing at any rate to purchase Christ, weighing neither things visible nor things invisiblr, as St. Ignatius said by himself, NONLATINALPHABET, for the gaining of Christ.
Philip 3. 7, 8. It were easy to be very large, even so as to tire you with such like instances as these, of Persons who have been willing At any rate to purchase christ, weighing neither things visible nor things invisiblr, as Saint Ignatius said by himself,, for the gaining of christ.
yea even with all thing for Christ? Have you nothing but what you can readily forgoe for him, however otherwise dear and delightful it be to you? Then it is a sign that in your esteem of him Christ is precious.
yea even with all thing for christ? Have you nothing but what you can readily forgo for him, however otherwise dear and delightful it be to you? Then it is a Signen that in your esteem of him christ is precious.
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yea if it be even Life it self, which you are not contented to part withall for Christ, I shall leave it unto your selves to consider whether Christ be precious unto you or no.
yea if it be even Life it self, which you Are not contented to part withal for christ, I shall leave it unto your selves to Consider whither christ be precious unto you or no.
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Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, Eccl. 1. 2 Sixthly, They to whom Christ is precious, having got him, are careful to keep him.
Vanity of vanities, Says the Preacher, Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, Ecclesiastes 1. 2 Sixthly, They to whom christ is precious, having god him, Are careful to keep him.
And how is it now with you Brethren? are you so careful to keep your Christ? are you so fearful to lose your Jesus? are you so cautious not to do any thing whereby he may be provoked to withdraw himself from you? If so,
And how is it now with you Brothers? Are you so careful to keep your christ? Are you so fearful to loose your jesus? Are you so cautious not to do any thing whereby he may be provoked to withdraw himself from you? If so,
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I may yet over and above all these Notes, add in the seventh place, That they to whom Christ is precious, do preciously esteem of any thing that is Christs;
I may yet over and above all these Notes, add in the seventh place, That they to whom christ is precious, do preciously esteem of any thing that is Christ;
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any thing that hath relation unto Christ, as the Members of Christ, the Ministers of Christ, the Word of Christ, the Name of Christ, the Day of Christ, and the House of Christ.
any thing that hath Relation unto christ, as the Members of christ, the Ministers of christ, the Word of christ, the Name of christ, the Day of christ, and the House of christ.
his Name (that Name which is above every Name, his Name Jesus) they do account with St. Chrysostome to contain a thousand treasures of good things; and will not hear it named, especially in Divine Service, without some token of an especial 〈 … 〉.
his Name (that Name which is above every Name, his Name jesus) they do account with Saint Chrysostom to contain a thousand treasures of good things; and will not hear it nam, especially in Divine Service, without Some token of an especial 〈 … 〉.
Now Brethren, how is it with you as to these things? Have you such dear affections for any thing that is Christs? Have you so precious an esteem for any of the Relatives of Christ? If so, 'tis well;
Now Brothers, how is it with you as to these things? Have you such dear affections for any thing that is Christ? Have you so precious an esteem for any of the Relatives of christ? If so, it's well;
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But if not (and there be too many that with their mouths do shew much love to Christ, who in their hearts have love little enough for the Members of Christ, lesse for the Word of Christ,
But if not (and there be too many that with their mouths do show much love to christ, who in their hearts have love little enough for the Members of christ, less for the Word of christ,
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if that be not precious to you, which is Christs, it is to be feared, that you do but pretend, all the while that you say, That Christ is precious unto you.
if that be not precious to you, which is Christ, it is to be feared, that you do but pretend, all the while that you say, That christ is precious unto you.
And now Brethren, if upon examination of your selves by these Notes, you find that Christ is precious unto you, ye may comfort your selves with a confidence of your being in the Faith of Christ.
And now Brothers, if upon examination of your selves by these Notes, you find that christ is precious unto you, you may Comfort your selves with a confidence of your being in the Faith of christ.
And therefore (to proceed in the second place, from Examination unto Exhortation) to the end you may be able to assure your hearts of the truth of your faith, that ye do in truth believe in Jesus, labour, O labour that Christ may be precious unto you.
And Therefore (to proceed in the second place, from Examination unto Exhortation) to the end you may be able to assure your hearts of the truth of your faith, that you do in truth believe in jesus, labour, Oh labour that christ may be precious unto you.
The Jewel in the Table was perfectly possessed of all its genuine native worth, at the same time when the dunghil-Cock preferr'd a barlie-corn before it.
The Jewel in the Table was perfectly possessed of all its genuine native worth, At the same time when the dunghil-Cock preferred a barlie-corn before it.
The Lord Jesus Christ was the brightness of his Fathers glory, and the express image of his person, (Heb. 1. 3.) even then when in the sight of men he had no form, nor comliness,
The Lord jesus christ was the brightness of his Father's glory, and the express image of his person, (Hebrew 1. 3.) even then when in the sighed of men he had no from, nor comeliness,
He was the Lord of glory, even then when the Jews his own people denyed and crucified him. That therefore being precious in himself, he may be precious unto you;
He was the Lord of glory, even then when the jews his own people denied and Crucified him. That Therefore being precious in himself, he may be precious unto you;
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because he is not truly sensible of the great need that he hath of Christ. That therefore he may be precious unto you, be much and oft upon these Meditations.
Because he is not truly sensible of the great need that he hath of christ. That Therefore he may be precious unto you, be much and oft upon these Meditations.
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consider the various excellencies, that with most illustrious beams do shine forth in him, and that whether you look upon him as God, or as Man, or as Meditator betwixt God and Man.
Consider the various excellencies, that with most illustrious beams do shine forth in him, and that whither you look upon him as God, or as Man, or as Meditator betwixt God and Man.
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so gracious a Man, so efficacious a Mediatour betwixt God and Man, you will find your hearts carried strongly forth in high and lofty affections toward him,
so gracious a Man, so efficacious a Mediator betwixt God and Man, you will find your hearts carried strongly forth in high and lofty affections towards him,
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Never was sight more welcome to man that was blind, never feet more acceptable to him that was lame, never health more desirable by him that was sick, never liberty more dear to him that was imprisoned, never pardon more precious to him that was condemned,
Never was sighed more welcome to man that was blind, never feet more acceptable to him that was lame, never health more desirable by him that was sick, never liberty more dear to him that was imprisoned, never pardon more precious to him that was condemned,
then you may challenge life from God as due debt, upon the score of his promise, This do and live. But if not (as sure you have not, for there is none that liveth,
then you may challenge life from God as due debt, upon the score of his promise, This do and live. But if not (as sure you have not, for there is none that lives,
and sinneth not) then, are you able to bear that curse of the Law which is due to him that continueth not in every thing that is written in the Book of the Law to do it? Are you able to dwell to all eternity with devouring fire? If not that (for who is able to dwell with everlasting burning?) then are you able to free your selves from it, either first by powerful resistance, not suffering the sentence to be put in execution? or secondly by perswasive eloquence, softning the Judge to a revoking of the sentence of your condemnation? Or thirdly, by prevalent intercession of interposing friends, men or Angels, extorting from him a pardon for your transgression? Or fourthly, by giving unto Justice in some way of Commutation a full and valuable satisfaction? If your deliverance from eternal damnation be neither to be wrought any one of these wayes,
and Sinneth not) then, Are you able to bear that curse of the Law which is due to him that Continueth not in every thing that is written in the Book of the Law to do it? are you able to dwell to all eternity with devouring fire? If not that (for who is able to dwell with everlasting burning?) then Are you able to free your selves from it, either First by powerful resistance, not suffering the sentence to be put in execution? or secondly by persuasive eloquence, softening the Judge to a revoking of the sentence of your condemnation? Or Thirdly, by prevalent Intercession of interposing Friends, men or Angels, extorting from him a pardon for your Transgression? Or fourthly, by giving unto justice in Some Way of Commutation a full and valuable satisfaction? If your deliverance from Eternal damnation be neither to be wrought any one of these ways,
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nor be obtained any other way beside these, but only through the Redemption that is in Jesus Christ, and that invaluable merit of his most precious blood, there needs no more, sure, to tell you what need ye have of Christ.
nor be obtained any other Way beside these, but only through the Redemption that is in jesus christ, and that invaluable merit of his most precious blood, there needs no more, sure, to tell you what need you have of christ.
If ever there were any of you brought into that condition, experimentally to understand the miserableness of the case of a man without Christ, that is of a sinner without a Saviour, I know your experience will confirm my sayings.
If ever there were any of you brought into that condition, experimentally to understand the miserableness of the case of a man without christ, that is of a sinner without a Saviour, I know your experience will confirm my sayings.
Let me yet add, Which of you is able to overcome a temptation without strength from Christ? Which of you sufficient himself to perform a good action (yea even think a good thought) without grace from Christ? O what is the best of us but a with•red branch if separate from communion with Christ? The all that we can do without him, is just nothing at all.
Let me yet add, Which of you is able to overcome a temptation without strength from christ? Which of you sufficient himself to perform a good actium (yea even think a good Thought) without grace from christ? O what is the best of us but a with•red branch if separate from communion with christ? The all that we can do without him, is just nothing At all.
If such extream need of Christ as in you, added unto such exceeding Worth as in Christ, be not enough to render him precious to you, who is able to imagine what should be enough? The Lord help you to such a frame of spirit,
If such extreme need of christ as in you, added unto such exceeding Worth as in christ, be not enough to render him precious to you, who is able to imagine what should be enough? The Lord help you to such a frame of Spirit,
There's a sweet blessing pronounced on all those that are sincere lovers of Christ, by St. Paul in the close of his Epistle to the Ephesians, c. 6. v. 24. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, Amen.
There's a sweet blessing pronounced on all those that Are sincere lovers of christ, by Saint Paul in the close of his Epistle to the Ephesians, c. 6. v. 24. Grace be with all them that love our Lord jesus christ in sincerity, Amen.
This grace the Apostle prays that it may, and according to his prayer, most assuredly it will be with the sincere lovers of Jesus Christ, unto whom he is precious.
This grace the Apostle prays that it may, and according to his prayer, most assuredly it will be with the sincere lovers of jesus christ, unto whom he is precious.
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If he that is not a lover of his brother be in Gods account a murderer of his brother, O take heed that your not having a high esteem of the Son of God, be not in the account of God a treading of his Son under foot.
If he that is not a lover of his brother be in God's account a murderer of his brother, Oh take heed that your not having a high esteem of the Son of God, be not in the account of God a treading of his Son under foot.
There is a bitter curse denounced against all those that are not lovers of Christ by St. Paul also in the close of his first Epistle to the Corinthians, c. 6. v. 23. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha.
There is a bitter curse denounced against all those that Are not lovers of christ by Saint Paul also in the close of his First Epistle to the Corinthians, c. 6. v. 23. If any man love not the Lord jesus christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha.
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Let him be Anathema, Maranatha; what's that? Why let him fall under the heavie•• censures of the Church, be excommunicated to the severest degree of excommunication;
Let him be Anathema, Maranatha; what's that? Why let him fallen under the heavie•• censures of the Church, be excommunicated to the Severest degree of excommunication;
cut off from all communion with the Church of Christ, and consequently from all union and communion with Christ himself (as he deserves to be that makes light of Christ.) And what more sad c••••tion than this can a man be in on this side hell 〈 ◊ 〉
Cut off from all communion with the Church of christ, and consequently from all Union and communion with christ himself (as he deserves to be that makes Light of christ.) And what more sad c••••tion than this can a man be in on this side hell 〈 ◊ 〉
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namely that of the worth of Christ, and that of your want of Christ, which alone are sufficient to endear him very much unto you and therefore to give you room for Meditation t•••eon, I shall here break off, and conclude my ••••ourse. NONLATINALPHABET FINIS.
namely that of the worth of christ, and that of your want of christ, which alone Are sufficient to endear him very much unto you and Therefore to give you room for Meditation t•••eon, I shall Here break off, and conclude my ••••ourse. FINIS.
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