For at their first arrivall they did not weare away the Spanne of their time in descrying the Gaudes and Glories of the Citty, in trifling about impertinent,
For At their First arrival they did not wear away the Span of their time in descrying the Gaudes and Glories of the city, in trifling about impertinent,
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& frivolous Questions, but like Wise men indeed they forthwith propound a religious demand, saying, Where is He, which is borne King of the Iews? And yet I feare the worldly wise will take them for none of the wisest in regard of that forme of Jntergatory. The method of humane Policy prescribes Travellers to set a watch before their mouthes, to bee thrifty of their language when they converse with forreine Nations,
& frivolous Questions, but like Wise men indeed they forthwith propound a religious demand, saying, Where is He, which is born King of the Iews? And yet I Fear the worldly wise will take them for none of the Wisest in regard of that Form of Jntergatory. The method of humane Policy prescribes Travellers to Set a watch before their mouths, to be thrifty of their language when they converse with foreign nations,
because a NONLATINALPHABET, or freedome of speech in such betrayes levity, and hazards safety. These then may seeme to be nicknam'd Wisemen, onely in an Jrony, for who would not esteeme it rather an insolent presumption then well weigh'd discretion to dispute the Rights, and Proprieties of a Crowne;
Because a, or freedom of speech in such betrays levity, and hazards safety. These then may seem to be nicknamed Wise men, only in an Jrony, for who would not esteem it rather an insolent presumption then well weighed discretion to dispute the Rights, and Proprieties of a Crown;
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to raise a bruit of a Naturall King newly borne when another is elected, and established in the Throne? Such an affront as this is able to strike fire out of the dullest Prince, much more out of Herod, who as he was a Foxe in subtlety,
to raise a bruit of a Natural King newly born when Another is elected, and established in the Throne? Such an affront as this is able to strike fire out of the dullest Prince, much more out of Herod, who as he was a Fox in subtlety,
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For when their Errand was presented to his Eares his enraged jealousie burn'd so fiercely that it suck'd up the bloud of all the Male Infants within the Coasts of Bethlē. And had not an heavenly inspiration diverted these Nuncios from the intended way of their Returne, their bloud also should have runn'd among the Ingredients, and made up the dose to allay his fury.
For when their Errand was presented to his Ears his enraged jealousy burned so fiercely that it sucked up the blood of all the Male Infants within the Coasts of Bethlen. And had not an heavenly inspiration diverted these Nuncios from the intended Way of their Return, their blood also should have runned among the Ingredients, and made up the dose to allay his fury.
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& with hazard of his owne life stilld him so at his death, as those strangers did at his Birth. Yea himselfe confess'd it, Mark 14. & his Father confirm'd it.
& with hazard of his own life stilled him so At his death, as those Strangers did At his Birth. Yea himself confessed it, Mark 14. & his Father confirmed it.
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Indeed his Royall Descent, & proximity of succession to the Crown might have claim'd the Throne of his Father David, the externall Monarchy of all Iewry. For both by Ioseph his Legall Father,
Indeed his Royal Descent, & proximity of succession to the Crown might have claimed the Throne of his Father David, the external Monarchy of all Iewry. For both by Ioseph his Legal Father,
and Mary his Naturall Mother, himselfe was the onely immediate, next Heire to Abiud, & Rhesa sonnes of Zerubbabel, in whose Line the Crowne by Right, should have been invested after Jechoniah.
and Marry his Natural Mother, himself was the only immediate, next Heir to Abjud, & Rhesa Sons of Zerubbabel, in whose Line the Crown by Right, should have been invested After Jechoniah.
He would not have begunne his State in a Manger, nor should a Cratch have been his Cradle; and brutish attendants his neerest Courtiers. A scandall so great in the fastuous conceit of the Priests, and Scribes, that they would not be brought to acknowledge him to be the Messias, to whom they were to doe their homage, and sweare allegeance, although their forefather Iacob directly left it in his Testament, that when Shiloh came, all the shew,
He would not have begun his State in a Manger, nor should a Cratch have been his Cradle; and brutish attendants his nearest Courtiers. A scandal so great in the fastuous conceit of the Priests, and Scribes, that they would not be brought to acknowledge him to be the Messias, to whom they were to do their homage, and swear allegiance, although their forefather Iacob directly left it in his Testament, that when Shiloh Come, all the show,
and outward pompe of the earthly Scepter should depart from Iudah, and Zachary in expresse tearmes proclaimed it to Jerusalem, Behold thy King cometh to thee poore and lowly.
and outward pomp of the earthly Sceptre should depart from Iudah, and Zachary in express terms proclaimed it to Jerusalem, Behold thy King comes to thee poor and lowly.
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For the Iewes, who have been more diligent in the custody and portage of the old Testament, then in the true Exposition of it, were notable to discerne through so thick a vaile as lay over their eyes, plaine Prophesies from obscure Aenigmaes, & therefore being desirous to brave it in the flesh, phantastically supposed that He who was to be borne King in their Quarters should trample on the necks,
For the Iewes, who have been more diligent in the custody and portage of the old Testament, then in the true Exposition of it, were notable to discern through so thick a veil as lay over their eyes, plain prophecies from Obscure Enigmas, & Therefore being desirous to brave it in the Flesh, fantastically supposed that He who was to be born King in their Quarters should trample on the necks,
and raiseth as it were bullwarks against the Lord, and his Anointed, feeles at one time or other, the power of his Spirit, ready to beat downe those strong holds of sinfull imaginations.
and Raiseth as it were bulwarks against the Lord, and his Anointed, feels At one time or other, the power of his Spirit, ready to beatrice down those strong holds of sinful Imaginations.
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I will not wander beyond the pale of the Church, nor touch those bad humors in the mysticall Body, which want nerves, and sinewes of faith to unite them to the Head. Our Saviour's entire Regiment is among his true members, who receive sense, motion,
I will not wander beyond the pale of the Church, nor touch those bad humours in the mystical Body, which want nerves, and sinews of faith to unite them to the Head. Our Saviour's entire Regiment is among his true members, who receive sense, motion,
and quickning spirits out of his Fulnesse. The Assemblies of the Faithfull are his immediat subjects, with whom his Word goes for a Law, and the guidance of his Spirit,
and quickening spirits out of his Fullness. The Assemblies of the Faithful Are his immediate subject's, with whom his Word Goes for a Law, and the guidance of his Spirit,
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In them he Lordes it as a King in his Kingdome, when their understandings desire to know nothing but him, and what may stand with his truth; when their wills,
In them he lords it as a King in his Kingdom, when their understandings desire to know nothing but him, and what may stand with his truth; when their wills,
and affections resigne, and yeeld up all in obedience, and conformity to his will. He manifests the might of his Supremacy in their rescue from the thraldome of sinne, the sorcery of the flesh,
and affections resign, and yield up all in Obedience, and conformity to his will. He manifests the might of his Supremacy in their rescue from the thraldom of sin, the sorcery of the Flesh,
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And that the world may know he is NONLATINALPHABET the great Monarch of the universe, King of Kings, and raigning over all that raignes, he makes all things serviceable to their good.
And that the world may know he is the great Monarch of the universe, King of Kings, and reigning over all that reigns, he makes all things serviceable to their good.
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The Magi guided by the holy Ghost, entitle him King of the Iewes transcendently, because his Kingdome of Grace, the Standard of the Gospell, was first advanc'd in their Coasts. They were his Primogeniti; and 'tis the Prerogative of the first begotten, to have a more honourable mention then others, which are Aliens. Yet his affection was not so wedded to that Nation, that he wholy put the Gentiles out of his protection.
The Magi guided by the holy Ghost, entitle him King of the Iewes transcendently, Because his Kingdom of Grace, the Standard of the Gospel, was First advanced in their Coasts. They were his primogeniti; and it's the Prerogative of the First begotten, to have a more honourable mention then Others, which Are Aliens. Yet his affection was not so wedded to that nation, that he wholly put the Gentiles out of his protection.
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The promise of the seed of the woman, which should break the Serpent's head, was made to Adam in Paradise as he represented the whole Posterity of Man-kinde, and so no Nation, no Condition can shut out a good heart from God. Why was the Stranger which sojourn'd among the Hebrewes capable of Circumcision, the pledge and seale of God's favour,
The promise of the seed of the woman, which should break the Serpent's head, was made to Adam in Paradise as he represented the Whole Posterity of Mankind, and so no nation, no Condition can shut out a good heart from God. Why was the Stranger which sojourned among the Hebrews capable of Circumcision, the pledge and seal of God's favour,
Tertullian is so farre from giving preeminence to the Iews that he proves it was prefigur'd by the Birth of Esau, and Iacob, that the elder people of the Jewes should serve the younger of the Gentiles. Others will have their rejection to be shadow'd forth in Gedeon's dry fleece, and the vocation of the Gentiles in the wet floore. So that the Jewes were no more to be compar'd to the encrease of the Gentills, then the litle peece of Wooll to the whole Floore. Indeed the Jewes may truly be said to be like Gedeon's fleece;
Tertullian is so Far from giving preeminence to the Iews that he Proves it was prefigured by the Birth of Esau, and Iacob, that the elder people of the Jews should serve the younger of the Gentiles. Others will have their rejection to be shadowed forth in Gedeon's dry fleece, and the vocation of the Gentiles in the wet floor. So that the Jews were no more to be compared to the increase of the Gentiles, then the little piece of Wool to the Whole Floor. Indeed the Jews may truly be said to be like Gedeon's fleece;
but by ingratitude with Reuben they lost their dignitie, and with Esau their birth-right. Nam quomodo dicent Pater cùm verum Dei Filium negant per quem adoptio acquiritur? For with what comfort can they call God Father, who beleeve not in his onely Sonne, without whom they cannot bee adopted his children? Quomodò Testamentum nuncupant, qui mortem Testatoris negant.
but by ingratitude with Reuben they lost their dignity, and with Esau their birthright. Nam quomodo Dicent Pater cùm verum Dei Son negant per Whom Adoption acquiritur? For with what Comfort can they call God Father, who believe not in his only Son, without whom they cannot be adopted his children? Quomodò Testamentum nuncupant, qui mortem Testators negant.
What right can they have in the Covenant, who undervalue the death of the Testator by which 'tis ratified? Quomodò libertatem usurpant, qui negant sanguinem, quo redempti sunt? How can they challenge the glorious liberty of the chosen,
What right can they have in the Covenant, who undervalue the death of the Testator by which it's ratified? Quomodò libertatem usurpant, qui negant sanguinem, quo redempti sunt? How can they challenge the glorious liberty of the chosen,
when they trample under their feet the bloud of their Redemption? In vaine doe they boast they are descended from Abraham, since he is not a Jew who is one outward in the flesh, but inward in the Spirit.
when they trample under their feet the blood of their Redemption? In vain do they boast they Are descended from Abraham, since he is not a Jew who is one outward in the Flesh, but inward in the Spirit.
The Commonwealth of Israel is as well Mysticall, as Literall, and they are right heires to Christ's Kingdome, who reverence him as their Lord, & King. So that wee are the seed of Israel, having prevailed to be adopted God's people.
The Commonwealth of Israel is as well Mystical, as Literal, and they Are right Heirs to Christ's Kingdom, who Reverence him as their Lord, & King. So that we Are the seed of Israel, having prevailed to be adopted God's people.
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Quous { que } ergo Iudaee durissime? How long therefore ô thou carnall, stiffeneck'd Iew, wilt thou stop thy Eares against the Dictates of the Patriark's, and Testimonies of the Prophets? What a deadly obstinacy hath possess'd thy heart above all others? Thou canst not be perswaded to thy salvation by the tongues of Angels, & yet the Wisemen were confirm'd,
Quous { que } ergo Iudaee durissime? How long Therefore o thou carnal, Stiffnecked Iew, wilt thou stop thy Ears against the Dictates of the Patriark's, and Testimonies of the prophets? What a deadly obstinacy hath possessed thy heart above all Others? Thou Canst not be persuaded to thy salvation by the tongues of Angels, & yet the Wise men were confirmed,
and brought to thy Christ by the sight of one starre, which is the motive of their Journey, vidimus stellam Ejus. Where is He that is borne King of the Jewes? for we have seen his Starre.
and brought to thy christ by the sighed of one star, which is the motive of their Journey, vidimus Stellam His. Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his Star.
Tully was of opinion that the world was fram'd in such an order at the first beginning, ut certis rebus quaedam signa praecurrerent, that certain signes,
Tully was of opinion that the world was framed in such an order At the First beginning, ut Certis rebus quaedam Signs praecurrerent, that certain Signs,
But this rule cannot be extended unto all, for as it is false Logick to maintain an argument affirmatively from the part to the whole, so were it likewise a grosse Errour in Divinity to presse God, as it were perforce, to reveale his pleasure touching future events because he hath given warning by expresse signes of some particulars.
But this Rule cannot be extended unto all, for as it is false Logic to maintain an argument affirmatively from the part to the Whole, so were it likewise a gross Error in Divinity to press God, as it were perforce, to reveal his pleasure touching future events Because he hath given warning by express Signs of Some particulars.
Yet the fruitlesse Plodders, and Prolers in Nativities thought no matter of importance could fall out, without the same were signified before hand by the Starres. Cardan was so sawcy as to erect a Figure of our Saviour's Birth:
Yet the fruitless Plodders, and Prolers in Nativities Thought no matter of importance could fallen out, without the same were signified before hand by the Stars. Cardan was so saucy as to erect a Figure of our Saviour's Birth:
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Christ saith he was borne Primâfacie virginis ascendente, the first face of the Virgin ascending, whose proper image is a Ʋirgin nourishing a Child, and thereupon, grounds an assurance that the Starres, and Planets wrought in his Nativity. Credo hoc nomine Christum sibi obligaverunt.
christ Says he was born Primâfacie virginis ascendent, the First face of the Virgae ascending, whose proper image is a Ʋirgin nourishing a Child, and thereupon, grounds an assurance that the Stars, and Planets wrought in his Nativity. Credo hoc nomine Christ sibi obligaverunt.
J think, as Tertullian speaks scoffingly, such Figure-flingers as these, bound Christ to their profession, by this courtesy of making the starres to keep an Audit of his comming.
J think, as Tertullian speaks scoffingly, such Figure-flingers as these, bound christ to their profession, by this courtesy of making the Stars to keep an Audit of his coming.
But 'tis both impious, and ridiculous to suppose the influence of the Planets doe inspire, and force effects, which are ordained by God. The Father is round with them.
But it's both impious, and ridiculous to suppose the influence of the Planets do inspire, and force effects, which Are ordained by God. The Father is round with them.
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He cannot hope for the Kingdome of Heaven, who thus abuseth heaven either with his finger, or his Compasse. These execrable illusions ipsam propemodûm dei majestatem pulsant, doe almost strike at the Almighties soveraigne Majesty,
He cannot hope for the Kingdom of Heaven, who thus abuseth heaven either with his finger, or his Compass. These execrable illusions ipsam propemodûm dei majestatem pulsant, do almost strike At the Almighty's sovereign Majesty,
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There is no doubt but the very minute wherein all the miracles, and mercies should be wrought by Christ was fix'd in the Divine providence before the world was made.
There is no doubt but the very minute wherein all the Miracles, and Mercies should be wrought by christ was fixed in the Divine providence before the world was made.
because although all the starres being created by him are his, yet this was Christ's more peculiarly. The rest of the starres were made that they might distinguish the times,
Because although all the Stars being created by him Are his, yet this was Christ's more peculiarly. The rest of the Stars were made that they might distinguish the times,
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It cannot be that this starre could be any of those glorious lights either fix'd or planetary, which in the creation were made for the ornament of heaven, and to enlighten sublunary creatures.
It cannot be that this star could be any of those glorious lights either fixed or planetary, which in the creation were made for the ornament of heaven, and to enlighten sublunary creatures.
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All other starres move ad motum primi mobilis, circularly, from the East towards the West, whereas this starre proceeded in a straight line from the East towards the South. Othe starres appeare not in the day time, their light is obscur'd by the light of the Sunne: this starre appeard,
All other Stars move ad motum Primi mobilis, circularly, from the East towards the West, whereas this star proceeded in a straight line from the East towards the South. Other Stars appear not in the day time, their Light is obscured by the Light of the Sun: this star appeared,
and directed one Wise-men at high noone. Other starres are placed in the heaven, this was not in the firmament, but the Aire, otherwise it could not have pointed out the way to the Wise-men, nor the house where the Infant lay.
and directed one Wise men At high noon. Other Stars Are placed in the heaven, this was not in the firmament, but the Air, otherwise it could not have pointed out the Way to the Wise men, nor the house where the Infant lay.
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sometimes it appear'd moving, and sometimes standing, so that it must needs follow it was no common starre, remaining in the heaven from the beginning,
sometime it appeared moving, and sometime standing, so that it must needs follow it was no Common star, remaining in the heaven from the beginning,
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Now if you would know how they understood the office of this starre was to be a Conduct to Christ, first we lay it as an undoubted truth they could not discover it by skill of the Astrolabe, that light was but a slight ground for a supernaturall beliefe.
Now if you would know how they understood the office of this star was to be a Conduct to christ, First we lay it as an undoubted truth they could not discover it by skill of the Astrolabe, that Light was but a slight ground for a supernatural belief.
Some hold they had often heard from the Oracles of the Sibils, and their own Prophet Balam had spread it over all their Country, that there should rise a Starre out of Iacob, and together with it a Scepter to Israel, as 'tis recorded in the Book of Numbers. This they learn'd,
some hold they had often herd from the Oracles of the Sibyls, and their own Prophet Balaam had spread it over all their Country, that there should rise a Star out of Iacob, and together with it a Sceptre to Israel, as it's recorded in the Book of Numbers. This they learned,
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and this ranne in their mindes, this they made use of, and so comparing the Prophecies with the Event, they fell upon the right that this starre did portend NONLATINALPHABET, the scepterd King was borne to the Iewes.
and this ran in their minds, this they made use of, and so comparing the Prophecies with the Event, they fell upon the right that this star did portend, the scepterd King was born to the Iewes.
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but J may safely say that by vertue of his spirit, who is the Morning Starre of the East, which guides Arcturus, and his Sonnes, as Job speakes, they attain'd the knowledge how this starre did fore-tell the birth of the Messiah, which should smite the corners of Moab,
but J may safely say that by virtue of his Spirit, who is the Morning Star of the East, which guides Arcturus, and his Sons, as Job speaks, they attained the knowledge how this star did foretell the birth of the Messiah, which should smite the corners of Moab,
and destroy all the children of Seth. The Eternall word, NONLATINALPHABET, that light of truth did illuminate their soules to understand what Balam their Countreyman had divulged.
and destroy all the children of Seth. The Eternal word,, that Light of truth did illuminate their Souls to understand what Balaam their Countryman had divulged.
Dedit aspicientibus intellectum, qui praestitit signum. Certainly, saith Leo the great, he, which guided their Eye outwardly inspir'd their heart inwardly.
Dedit aspicientibus Intellectum, qui praestitit signum. Certainly, Says Leo the great, he, which guided their Eye outwardly inspired their heart inwardly.
and favourably the Lord dealts in that hee wins men by those meanes, which are suteable, and correspondent to their dispositions. These Astrologers were studious,
and favourably the Lord dealts in that he wins men by those means, which Are suitable, and correspondent to their dispositions. These Astrologers were studious,
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and diligent to seeke after God in his coelestiall works, & therefore he teacheth them out of their own book, a starre from heaven shall lead them to the place where divine knowledge is to be had.
and diligent to seek After God in his celestial works, & Therefore he Teaches them out of their own book, a star from heaven shall led them to the place where divine knowledge is to be had.
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and though it burnes dimme, yet if we let it not goe out, but doe our best to cleare that obscure, faint light, he will make us capable of a greater light.
and though it burns dim, yet if we let it not go out, but do our best to clear that Obscure, faint Light, he will make us capable of a greater Light.
J suppose none will conceave the liberall intentions, & bountifull actions of Morall honest men to be evill formally, in the very Essence, though they are so, being taken circumstantially, in respect they ayme not at the right end, Christ's glory, which makes them ineffectuall. For as trueth is truth wheresoever we finde it,
J suppose none will conceive the liberal intentions, & bountiful actions of Moral honest men to be evil formally, in the very Essence, though they Are so, being taken circumstantially, in respect they aim not At the right end, Christ's glory, which makes them ineffectual. For as truth is truth wheresoever we find it,
but grow into an inseparable union, and be entirely one. The Scripture is so farre from crying downe morall preparations, that it presseth particulars of that kinde, which God hath so accepted that upon their right imployment he hath graciously pleas'd to infuse a more ample measure of holinesse, a further meanes of salvation.
but grow into an inseparable Union, and be entirely one. The Scripture is so Far from crying down moral preparations, that it Presseth particulars of that kind, which God hath so accepted that upon their right employment he hath graciously pleased to infuse a more ample measure of holiness, a further means of salvation.
and good works, he was one that fear'd God, and this was the utmost period of his explicit Creed before he met with S. Peter for ought appeares in the text.
and good works, he was one that feared God, and this was the utmost Period of his explicit Creed before he met with S. Peter for ought appears in the text.
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The Lord takes notice of this devout disposition, and in a vision directs him how to send for Peter to be inform'd in the Knowledge of the Gospell. The Ancients then who hop'd well of morall honest men are not too uncharitably to be censurd,
The Lord Takes notice of this devout disposition, and in a vision directs him how to send for Peter to be informed in the Knowledge of the Gospel. The Ancients then who hoped well of moral honest men Are not too uncharitably to be censured,
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or NONLATINALPHABET, ingenuity of nature, and other morall excellencies are not opposite, but subordinate to grace: Grace destroyes not, nor abolisheth them, but heales, and perfects them.
or, ingenuity of nature, and other moral excellencies Are not opposite, but subordinate to grace: Grace Destroys not, nor abolisheth them, but heals, and perfects them.
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There Sorcerers, and Practisers of hellish Arts serv'd Satan, and thence shin'd a spirituall light to chase away darke ignorance, and spirituall wickednesse. In lumine tuo ridebunt lumen.
There Sorcerers, and Practisers of hellish Arts served Satan, and thence shined a spiritual Light to chase away dark ignorance, and spiritual wickedness. In lumine tuo ridebunt lumen.
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In the Lords Christ, or Gods Anoynted they shall apprehend grace to be made partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light, who hath taken them out of the Kingdome of darknesse,
In the lords christ, or God's Anointed they shall apprehend grace to be made partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light, who hath taken them out of the Kingdom of darkness,
and translated them into the Kingdome of his deare Sonne. So true is that of Esay, the people of the Gentills, which sate in darknesse saw a great light, and light is risen to them, which dwell in the region of the shadow of death.
and translated them into the Kingdom of his deer Son. So true is that of Isaiah, the people of the Gentiles, which sat in darkness saw a great Light, and Light is risen to them, which dwell in the region of the shadow of death.
And indeed not without good ground, did this new starre appeare in that part of the world where the Sunne riseth, since it was to declare, the new riseing of the Sunne of righteousnesse, which enlightens every one that comes into the world.
And indeed not without good ground, did this new star appear in that part of the world where the Sun Riseth, since it was to declare, the new rising of the Sun of righteousness, which enlightens every one that comes into the world.
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and quite forgot all sinne, whose first footing was in the East. Salmeron's opinion concurring with the Centurists may seem probable that because these First fruits of the Gentills came from the East, well order'd Christians in a commendable conformity to the primitive times, doe use to pray with their faces that way, as professing how in the persons of these Wise-men they receav'd the rudiments,
and quite forgotten all sin, whose First footing was in the East. Salmeron's opinion concurring with the Centurists may seem probable that Because these First fruits of the Gentiles Come from the East, well ordered Christians in a commendable conformity to the primitive times, do use to pray with their faces that Way, as professing how in the Persons of these Wise men they received the rudiments,
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and Principles of their beleefe. The turning our backs to the West when we are in religious devotions, may be morally usefull against the Jewes, as signifying we believe Christ's death to be pass'd, and behind us,
and Principles of their belief. The turning our backs to the West when we Are in religious devotions, may be morally useful against the Jews, as signifying we believe Christ's death to be passed, and behind us,
and therefore we look to the East, thereby acknowledging both his Resurrection, & comming againe to Judgement, who shall come as the lightning which cometh from the East, Math, 24. Hence the wisdome of our Church hath order'd, that in situating Christian bodies in the grave, their faces be setled Eastward, as thence expecting the glorious second coming of their blessed Saviour. But J am to consider for what end the Wise-men presented themselves to Christ at his first coming in the flesh,
and Therefore we look to the East, thereby acknowledging both his Resurrection, & coming again to Judgement, who shall come as the lightning which comes from the East, Math, 24. Hence the Wisdom of our Church hath ordered, that in situating Christian bodies in the grave, their faces be settled Eastward, as thence expecting the glorious second coming of their blessed Saviour. But J am to Consider for what end the Wise men presented themselves to christ At his First coming in the Flesh,
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and that's specified in the close of the verse, it was to performe the religious Act of adoration, we have seen (say they) his starre in the East, and are come to worship him.
and that's specified in the close of the verse, it was to perform the religious Act of adoration, we have seen (say they) his star in the East, and Are come to worship him.
and yet the uncircumcised, aliens to the Covenant, confesse his soveraigne power in Ierusalem, the Motropolis, and Royall seat of the circumcision? 'Tis an Axiom in Philosophy Quòd sensibile positum supra Sensorium non facit sensationem, that an object too neere applied to its proper Organ, makes the sense loose its apprehension.
and yet the uncircumcised, aliens to the Covenant, confess his sovereign power in Ierusalem, the Motropolis, and Royal seat of the circumcision? It's an Axiom in Philosophy Quòd sensibile positum supra Sensorium non facit sensationem, that an Object too near applied to its proper Organ, makes the sense lose its apprehension.
As a hand laid too close upon the eye cannot be discern'd, as it may at a distance. Much after this manner it befell the Iewes. Christ being so neere to them, that he lineally descended from that Nation, they neglected a right application of him,
As a hand laid too close upon the eye cannot be discerned, as it may At a distance. Much After this manner it befell the Iewes. christ being so near to them, that he lineally descended from that nation, they neglected a right application of him,
We deny not that NONLATINALPHABET promiscuously signifies civill, and divine reverence, yet the Holy Ghost commonly useth it for a religious prostration of the body in the act of adoration. Cornelius his devout manner of worshipping S. Peter, in the tenth of the Acts is expressed by NONLATINALPHABET.
We deny not that promiscuously signifies civil, and divine Reverence, yet the Holy Ghost commonly uses it for a religious prostration of the body in the act of adoration. Cornelius his devout manner of worshipping S. Peter, in the tenth of the Acts is expressed by.
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And in the same religious sense, the word must be understood in my text, otherwise the Wise men had been ridiculous in undertaking such a tedious journey,
And in the same religious sense, the word must be understood in my text, otherwise the Wise men had been ridiculous in undertaking such a tedious journey,
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if the end of their coming were to worship a temporall Prince, who being newly borne could neither take notice of their homage, nor understand the honour was presented to him.
if the end of their coming were to worship a temporal Prince, who being newly born could neither take notice of their homage, nor understand the honour was presented to him.
Herod might well be offended with this action, because they went about to set up another King within his Territories. Their countreymen at home might suspect them of seditious practises,
Herod might well be offended with this actium, Because they went about to Set up Another King within his Territories. Their countrymen At home might suspect them of seditious practises,
as if they mean'd to bring in a forraigne Ruler. Wherefore J may safely conclude that the meannesse of Christs birth would have diminished his glory even in the judgement of those Wise men, if they had not beleeved that He, whom they saw in the manger was Ipse Ille that bare rule in heaven.
as if they meaned to bring in a foreign Ruler. Wherefore J may safely conclude that the meanness of Christ birth would have diminished his glory even in the judgement of those Wise men, if they had not believed that He, whom they saw in the manger was Ipse Isle that bore Rule in heaven.
The Ʋbiquitaries in declining an irreligious neglect have fallen to excesse of piety by exhibiting divine worship to the humane nature abstractedly from the divine, whereby they doe not much differ from Heathen Jdolaters, who adore the Creature for the Creator. The Schoole is herein orthodox;
The Ʋbiquitaries in declining an irreligious neglect have fallen to excess of piety by exhibiting divine worship to the humane nature abstractedly from the divine, whereby they do not much differ from Heathen Idolaters, who adore the Creature for the Creator. The School is herein orthodox;
when the Church stands hard by, if perchance there fall a few drops of raine to wet their dresse, or to discolour their shooes? These in the text had but the irradiation of one starre for a Convoy to Christ, we have a Constellation of many starres,
when the Church Stands hard by, if perchance there fallen a few drops of rain to wet their dress, or to discolour their shoes? These in the text had but the irradiation of one star for a Convoy to christ, we have a Constellation of many Stars,
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and some of the first Magnitude, shining cleerely in this Horizon. Eminent, and powerfull Preachers of the Gospell, those great Lights of the Church have a long time convey'd a bright illustration upon this Goshen, this our land of light,
and Some of the First Magnitude, shining clearly in this Horizon. Eminent, and powerful Preachers of the Gospel, those great Lights of the Church have a long time conveyed a bright illustration upon this Goshen, this our land of Light,
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and shall we come short of the darkest times in the lustre of religion? What a shame is it that they should be more devout before the Manger in the state of Christ's humiliation then wee are before the Altar now he is in the height of his Exaltation! All the postures of their bodies,
and shall we come short of the Darkest times in the lustre of Religion? What a shame is it that they should be more devout before the Manger in the state of Christ's humiliation then we Are before the Altar now he is in the height of his Exaltation! All the postures of their bodies,
and soules were awfully affected to Christ's infinite gentlenesse, & goodnesse, even then, when he made a Stable the Chamber of his Presence. And therefore 'tis to be fear'd,
and Souls were awfully affected to Christ's infinite gentleness, & Goodness, even then, when he made a Stable the Chamber of his Presence. And Therefore it's to be feared,
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if we leave not of our prophane carelesnesse, that the men of the East will rise up in Judgement against the Men of the West (i) against many in our daies, who present themselves in the Courts of the Lord at times of divine service in ambulatory motions, irreverent deportments, vaine Communications,
if we leave not of our profane carelessness, that the men of the East will rise up in Judgement against the Men of the West (i) against many in our days, who present themselves in the Courts of the Lord At times of divine service in ambulatory motions, irreverent deportments, vain Communications,
& come to this God Incarnate, falling down at the Manger, and at the lap of the Virgin, where this blessed Childe lyeth ('tis Luthers zealous exhortation on the Galath.) and there behold him given to us, borne for us, sucking, growing, dying, rising againe, ascending above the heavens that he may at length bring us thither, where we shall see him face to face, which we beseech him to grant us for his mercies, and merits sake. AMEN. FINIS.
& come to this God Incarnate, falling down At the Manger, and At the lap of the Virgae, where this blessed Child lies (it's Luthers zealous exhortation on the Galatians.) and there behold him given to us, born for us, sucking, growing, dying, rising again, ascending above the heavens that he may At length bring us thither, where we shall see him face to face, which we beseech him to grant us for his Mercies, and merits sake. AMEN. FINIS.
