Spiritual marriage: or, The vnion betweene Christ and his Church As it was delivered in a sermon at Westminster, the first of Ianuarie. Anno Dom. 1626. By Iames Baillie, Master of Arts.
First, that amongst all his creatures hee hath made vs men, created in a most glorious manner, Omnino ad imaginem suam, altogether after his owne Image.
First, that among all his creatures he hath made us men, created in a most glorious manner, Omnino ad imaginem suam, altogether After his own Image.
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like the portion of IACOB in Aegipt, onelie enlightened in the middest of that darkenesse which couered all the Countrie, like the fleece of Gideon, onelie watered with the dewe of his grace,
like the portion of IACOB in Egypt, only enlightened in the midst of that darkness which covered all the Country, like the fleece of gideon, only watered with the dew of his grace,
how for the loue of ABRAHAM and ISAACK he hath striken and curbed Kings, how he hath prepared lodging for his people in Aegipt, how he hath drawne them from thence with a mighty hand and outstretched arme hauing caried his people out of captiuitie as vpon Eagles winges, how he hath giuen them his law, fed them with bread from heauen, couered them in the day time, giuen them light in the night,
how for the love of ABRAHAM and ISAAC he hath stricken and curbed Kings, how he hath prepared lodging for his people in Egypt, how he hath drawn them from thence with a mighty hand and outstretched arm having carried his people out of captivity as upon Eagles wings, how he hath given them his law, fed them with bred from heaven, covered them in the day time, given them Light in the night,
and yet to make it not onely more weightie, but weight it selfe, hee joyneth this linke vnto it, I will marrie thee to me for euer, yea, I will marrie thee vnto me.
and yet to make it not only more weighty, but weight it self, he Joineth this link unto it, I will marry thee to me for ever, yea, I will marry thee unto me.
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It is an ancient custome among friends vpon New yeeres day mutually to giue and to receiue gifts as fortunate pledges of a hopefull yeere, saith a Poet:
It is an ancient custom among Friends upon New Years day mutually to give and to receive Gifts as fortunate pledges of a hopeful year, Says a Poet:
which commonly are of siluer, gold, and of precious stones. But as Saint Peter, Acts. 3.6. said of old to the Creeple, that lay at the gate of the Temple called beautifull, siluer and gold haue I none to giue vnto you;
which commonly Are of silver, gold, and of precious stones. But as Saint Peter, Acts. 3.6. said of old to the Creeple, that lay At the gate of the Temple called beautiful, silver and gold have I none to give unto you;
And if you shall but gratefully receiue it, and lay it vp close in the most inward cabine of your hearts, I dare bee bold to promise that one day it shall be helpfull vnto you, minister vnto you more joy and comfort,
And if you shall but gratefully receive it, and lay it up close in the most inward cabin of your hearts, I Dare be bold to promise that one day it shall be helpful unto you, minister unto you more joy and Comfort,
lurking vnder his word, I; secondly, of the object, the Church, sheltred vnder this word, thee. Thirdly, of the thing promised, Marriage; I will marrie thee.
lurking under his word, I; secondly, of the Object, the Church, sheltered under this word, thee. Thirdly, of the thing promised, Marriage; I will marry thee.
First, the certaintie implyed in the gemination and doubling of the promise, I will marrie thee; yea, I will marrie thee. Lastly, the perpetuitie of this marriage, for ever; I will marrie thee vnto mee for ever.
First, the certainty employed in the gemination and doubling of the promise, I will marry thee; yea, I will marry thee. Lastly, the perpetuity of this marriage, for ever; I will marry thee unto me for ever.
first, not to a base, not to a dishonorable match, but to my selfe, that am Gnamith IEHOVAH, equall to IEHOVAH * the Father of Eternitie, who made the earth and spred the heavens like a curtaine, the eternall Wisedome, the essentiall Word, the second person of the holy Trinitie, GOD euerlastingly blessed.
First, not to a base, not to a dishonourable match, but to my self, that am Gnamith JEHOVAH, equal to JEHOVAH * the Father of Eternity, who made the earth and spread the heavens like a curtain, the Eternal Wisdom, the essential Word, the second person of the holy Trinity, GOD everlastingly blessed.
neither minde I to handle them seuerally and alone but joyntly and together, because in them joyntly is onely contayned that most admirable conjunction,
neither mind I to handle them severally and alone but jointly and together, Because in them jointly is only contained that most admirable conjunction,
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neyther is there any way in nature by which two things can bee made one, but from it the Spirit of GOD borroweth similitudes to expresse our conjunction with CHRIST:
neither is there any Way in nature by which two things can be made one, but from it the Spirit of GOD borroweth Similitudes to express our conjunction with CHRIST:
But before I explaine the similitudes, it is necessary to vnderstand what is signified by this word, * Church, in my text, to the end that you may know to which Church this promise is made, seeing it is diuersly taken,
But before I explain the Similitudes, it is necessary to understand what is signified by this word, * Church, in my text, to the end that you may know to which Church this promise is made, seeing it is diversely taken,
and by the Apostle, Act. 19. That calleth that multitude, which cryed, Great is the DIANA of the Ephesians, Ecclesiam the assembly, or, the Church. But hereafter vse obtayned that Christians called their assembly Ecclesiam, the Church, to distinguish it from the Synagogue of the Iewes,
and by the Apostle, Act. 19. That calls that multitude, which cried, Great is the DIANA of the Ephesians, Church the assembly, or, the Church. But hereafter use obtained that Christians called their assembly Church, the Church, to distinguish it from the Synagogue of the Iewes,
First, for the Pastors of the Church, the people being excluded, and so it is taken St Math. 18.17. where our Sauiour commands, That if a debate betweene neighbours cannot bee quietly pacified, to tell the Church;
First, for the Pastors of the Church, the people being excluded, and so it is taken Saint Math. 18.17. where our Saviour commands, That if a debate between neighbours cannot be quietly pacified, to tell the Church;
Now it sometime belongs to this Church arguere & increpare, 2. Tim. 4. to improue and rebuke, sometimes, amputare, to cut off, sometimes, lapsos relevare, to raise vp againe such as haue slipped or fallen, sometimes, to confirme and corroberate those that stand.
Now it sometime belongs to this Church arguere & increpare, 2. Tim. 4. to improve and rebuke, sometime, amputare, to Cut off, sometime, lapsos relevare, to raise up again such as have slipped or fallen, sometime, to confirm and corroberate those that stand.
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Doctrine, to inctruct in the points of Faith, to conserue, nourish and augment charitie, flowing from the sinceritie of the minde, integritie of the conscience,
Doctrine, to inctruct in the points of Faith, to conserve, nourish and augment charity, flowing from the sincerity of the mind, integrity of the conscience,
Secondly, this word Church is taken for the People, the Pastors being excluded, and so it is taken, Act. 20.28. Where Pastors are exhorted to feed the Church which CHRIST hath purchased with his owne blood.
Secondly, this word Church is taken for the People, the Pastors being excluded, and so it is taken, Act. 20.28. Where Pastors Are exhorted to feed the Church which CHRIST hath purchased with his own blood.
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Thirdly, it is taken for a particular Church in which both people and pastors are comprehended, such of old was the Church at Ephesus, at Corinth, at Rome, and such were those seauen Churches whereof wee reade in the 2. and 3. Chapters of the Revelation, But now many of these Churches haue much fallen from that puritie wherein the Apostles and their Disciples did institute them,
Thirdly, it is taken for a particular Church in which both people and Pastors Are comprehended, such of old was the Church At Ephesus, At Corinth, At Room, and such were those seauen Churches whereof we read in the 2. and 3. Chapters of the Revelation, But now many of these Churches have much fallen from that purity wherein the Apostles and their Disciples did institute them,
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as therein a man explicitly resting on their whole Doctrine cannot bee saued, such to day is the Church at Rome, and such a one hath she beene these many ages past,
as therein a man explicitly resting on their Whole Doctrine cannot be saved, such to day is the Church At Room, and such a one hath she been these many ages past,
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if then a man would bee saued, hee must vse our Sauiours counsell, Revel. 18.4. Goe out of Babylon my people, that yee bee not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues.
if then a man would be saved, he must use our Saviour's counsel, Revel. 18.4. Go out of Babylon my people, that ye be not partakers of her Sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
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Now this vniuersall Church subsisteth by a perpetuall generation one succeeding to another, and consisteth of all the conuerted Iewes & Gentiles that are vpon the face of this earth.
Now this universal Church subsisteth by a perpetual generation one succeeding to Another, and Consisteth of all the converted Iewes & Gentiles that Are upon the face of this earth.
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for this cause ABRAHAM desired to see our dayes; for this cause St PAVL called Gods old ordinances, beggerly rudiments. Gal. 4.9. and reputed of Genealogies as of fables, for this cause the Patriarkes without vs are not said to be perfect, Heb. 11.40.
for this cause ABRAHAM desired to see our days; for this cause Saint PAUL called God's old ordinances, beggarly rudiments. Gal. 4.9. and reputed of Genealogies as of fables, for this cause the Patriarchs without us Are not said to be perfect, Hebrew 11.40.
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It was this that made EZECHIELL the Prophet say, our Temple should bee bigger, then in the dayes of MOSES, that made IOHN the Baptist bee called the greatest of all the Prophets,
It was this that made EZEKIEL the Prophet say, our Temple should be bigger, then in the days of MOSES, that made JOHN the Baptist be called the greatest of all the prophets,
that made St. PAVL. 2. Cor. 3. Call the Law, the ministerie of condemnation, but the Gospell, the ministration of righteousnes, the Law that which should be abolished,
that made Saint PAUL. 2. Cor. 3. Call the Law, the Ministry of condemnation, but the Gospel, the ministration of righteousness, the Law that which should be abolished,
for howsoeuer that other Nations may pretend some excuse, yet surely, O England, thou is vnexcusable, especially these 60. yeares, in which this sunne of the glorious Gospell hath continually without ecclipse shined in thy Horizon,
for howsoever that other nations may pretend Some excuse, yet surely, Oh England, thou is unexcusable, especially these 60. Years, in which this sun of the glorious Gospel hath continually without eclipse shined in thy Horizon,
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and still doth runne his circular motion, and yet neuerthelesse what is the darknesse in which wee doe not walke? Alas, I meane, what iniquitie doe we not drinke in like water? What is the vanity after the which we doe not seeke? And what is that grace of GOD, which wee turne not into wantonnesse? Especially (leauing at this time all other things) this glorious Gospell, this spirituall Manna, this heauenly food, the plentie whereof produceth nothing but a loathing of the same,
and still does run his circular motion, and yet nevertheless what is the darkness in which we do not walk? Alas, I mean, what iniquity do we not drink in like water? What is the vanity After the which we do not seek? And what is that grace of GOD, which we turn not into wantonness? Especially (leaving At this time all other things) this glorious Gospel, this spiritual Manna, this heavenly food, the plenty whereof Produceth nothing but a loathing of the same,
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But O Lord I pray thee, that giueth both the will and the deed to thy people, to bestow vpon them new hearts, to renew within their bowels a right spirit, that they may apprehend thy bountifulnesse toward them,
But Oh Lord I pray thee, that gives both the will and the deed to thy people, to bestow upon them new hearts, to renew within their bowels a right Spirit, that they may apprehend thy bountifulness towards them,
yea almost all people are but conducted by the Moone, which I beseech the O Lord neuer to extinguish, neuer, O Lord to let the Sunne of thy Gospell in this Land set,
yea almost all people Are but conducted by the Moon, which I beseech the Oh Lord never to extinguish, never, Oh Lord to let the Sun of thy Gospel in this Land Set,
and magnifie God both in body and soule, and this is called The triumphant Church, because the members thereof haue ouercome by the good fight of Faith, powers, principalities,
and magnify God both in body and soul, and this is called The triumphant Church, Because the members thereof have overcome by the good fight of Faith, Powers, principalities,
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Secondly, this Church of the Elect is composed of men that are vpon earth presently aliue, fighting against sinne, Sathan, the world and their owne corrupt affections, making their Election sure vnto themselues by well doing,
Secondly, this Church of the Elect is composed of men that Are upon earth presently alive, fighting against sin, Sathan, the world and their own corrupt affections, making their Election sure unto themselves by well doing,
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but not as members of this Church, and elect men, because Election is not discerned by the eye but charitably presumed on by faith and good workes which are inseparable companions;
but not as members of this Church, and elect men, Because Election is not discerned by the eye but charitably presumed on by faith and good works which Are inseparable Sodales;
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and to diue in the bottomlesse gulfe of GODS vnrevealed will, and to fall within the compasse of that which our Saviour expresly dischargeth, Math. 7.1. Iudge not that yee bee not iudged, for with what iudgement yee iudge yee shall be iudged.
and to dive in the bottomless gulf of GOD'S unrevealed will, and to fallen within the compass of that which our Saviour expressly dischargeth, Math. 7.1. Judge not that ye be not judged, for with what judgement ye judge ye shall be judged.
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Secondly, from the Church of the Papists, which is, generatio Antichristianorum, an Antichristian generation, a great Whore arrayed in purple and scarlet, gilded with gold, precious stones, and pearles:
Secondly, from the Church of the Papists, which is, generatio Antichristianorum, an Antichristian generation, a great Whore arrayed in purple and scarlet, gilded with gold, precious stones, and Pearls:
sitting vpon many waters, people, multitudes, Nations, tongues, and seaven Mountaines, which raigneth over the Kings of the earth, giving heed vnto Spirits of errour, teaching Doctrines of Devils, forbidding to marry and commanding to abstaine from meates which God hath created to bee received with giving thankes:
sitting upon many waters, people, Multitudes, nations, tongues, and seaven Mountains, which Reigneth over the Kings of the earth, giving heed unto Spirits of error, teaching Doctrines of Devils, forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from Meats which God hath created to be received with giving thanks:
drunken with the blood of Saints and with the blood of the Martyrs of IESVS, I meane with the blood of many good Christians as Lyons in France, called Waldenses from IOHN WALDVS,
drunken with the blood of Saints and with the blood of the Martyrs of JESUS, I mean with the blood of many good Christians as Lyons in France, called Waldenses from JOHN WALDVS,
with the blood of many good Christians massacred vpon St. Baltholmewes day at Paris, whose wounds are yet fresh bleeding in the memories of men that liue and saw them, at Tollouse, Orleans, Boitiers, and many more places in France:
with the blood of many good Christians massacred upon Saint Baltholmewes day At paris, whose wounds Are yet fresh bleeding in the memories of men that live and saw them, At Toulouse, Orleans, Boitiers, and many more places in France:
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with the blood of many a hundred thousand butchered most beastly in west Flanders by the Duke of Alphe, because they would not receiue the marke of the Beast in their foreheads;
with the blood of many a hundred thousand butchered most beastly in west Flanders by the Duke of Alpha, Because they would not receive the mark of the Beast in their foreheads;
what shall I say of our Martyrs vnder Q MARIES raigne, or of that Beasts crueltie and insatiable desire of blood that lately heere most furiously in King IAMES his time, intended to haue blowne vp our Parliament house? I can say nothing,
what shall I say of our Martyrs under Q MARY'S Reign, or of that Beasts cruelty and insatiable desire of blood that lately Here most furiously in King JAMES his time, intended to have blown up our Parliament house? I can say nothing,
but beleeue that that which St IOHN many yeares agone foretold, is fulfilled, that is, that Babylon even that great Citie vpon the seaven Mountaines is become the habitation of Devils, the hold of all foule spirits, a cage of every vncleane and hatefull bird.
but believe that that which Saint JOHN many Years ago foretold, is fulfilled, that is, that Babylon even that great city upon the seaven Mountains is become the habitation of Devils, the hold of all foul spirits, a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
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Thirdly, this Church of the elect, this Chosen generation, is distinguished from the Church of all other Heretikes and Schismatikes, which is, generatio reproborium, a reprobated generation, of this order are Manicheans, Arrians, Brownists, Familists,
Thirdly, this Church of the elect, this Chosen generation, is distinguished from the Church of all other Heretics and Schismatics, which is, generatio reproborium, a reprobated generation, of this order Are Manichaeans, Arians, Brownists, Familists,
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and therefore cals and termes your selues Professors per NONLATINALPHABET, notwithstanding that your profession is nothing but lip-labour, renting in the meane season the coate of CHRIST whereupon the barbarous Souldiers did cast lottes,
and Therefore calls and terms your selves Professors per, notwithstanding that your profession is nothing but lip-labour, renting in the mean season the coat of CHRIST whereupon the barbarous Soldiers did cast lots,
drowning that Arke, which the generall Deluge would not drowne, when it drowned all the world, burning that bushe, wherevpon the cruell raging fire had pittie and compassion,
drowning that Ark, which the general Deluge would not drown, when it drowned all the world, burning that bush, whereupon the cruel raging fire had pity and compassion,
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and In a word you endeuour by your ignorant and malicious Schismes, to demolish that house which is built vpon a rocke against which the gates of hell shall not preuaile;
and In a word you endeavour by your ignorant and malicious Schisms, to demolish that house which is built upon a rock against which the gates of hell shall not prevail;
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for when any of the faithfull seruants of God takes paines for the home bringing of a lost Papist to the true sheepefold and Church of CHRIST, It is the first thing which he obiecteth against vs, yee are devided amongst your selues, I cannot tell whether I shall imbrace the opinion of your Church, or of your Puritane;
for when any of the faithful Servants of God Takes pains for the home bringing of a lost Papist to the true sheepfold and Church of CHRIST, It is the First thing which he Objecteth against us, ye Are divided among your selves, I cannot tell whither I shall embrace the opinion of your Church, or of your Puritan;
and Christian religion exposed both to ludibrie and opprobrie both to mockerie and to shame: and yet you haue eyes and eares, but will neither see it nor heare it:
and Christian Religion exposed both to ludibry and opprobry both to mockery and to shame: and yet you have eyes and ears, but will neither see it nor hear it:
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Fourthly and lastly, this chosen generation is distinguished from the whole visible vniuersall Church here below, which is generatio miscellaneorum a mixed generation,
Fourthly and lastly, this chosen generation is distinguished from the Whole visible universal Church Here below, which is generatio miscellaneorum a mixed generation,
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and may bee compared to a net which gathereth both fish and scorpions, to a field in which groweth both wheat and tares, to a garden in which are both weeds and flowers,
and may be compared to a net which gathereth both Fish and scorpions, to a field in which grows both wheat and tares, to a garden in which Are both weeds and flowers,
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Sheepe and goates, good Christians and dissembling hypocrites, vessells of election and Children of wrath: and often greater store of the worst then of the best.
Sheep and Goats, good Christians and dissembling Hypocrites, vessels of election and Children of wrath: and often greater store of the worst then of the best.
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Secondly againe this Church of the elect, Heb. 12.32. is called the Congregation of the first borne, whose names are written in heauen, because the names of the elect are written in the booke of life.
Secondly again this Church of the elect, Hebrew 12.32. is called the Congregation of the First born, whose names Are written in heaven, Because the names of the elect Are written in the book of life.
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Thirdly Ephes. the first and last, it is called the bodie of Christ and by consequence false, hypocriticall and prophane Christians are not members thereof,
Thirdly Ephesians the First and last, it is called the body of christ and by consequence false, hypocritical and profane Christians Are not members thereof,
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It is called the Bride and the Lambes wife, because Christ hath married her vnto himselfe in iudgement, in righteousnesse, in wisdome, in mercy, and in compassion.
It is called the Bride and the Lambs wife, Because christ hath married her unto himself in judgement, in righteousness, in Wisdom, in mercy, and in compassion.
Hos. 2. And it is to this Church of the elect this chosen generation, this assemblie, this congregation of the first borne, this body of Christ and to this Bride the Lambes wife, to which this promise of comfort is made.
Hos. 2. And it is to this Church of the elect this chosen generation, this assembly, this congregation of the First born, this body of christ and to this Bride the Lambs wife, to which this promise of Comfort is made.
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and out of this Church their can be no saluation, in which regard saith St. AVSTEN, Qui Ecclesiam non habuit pro matre nunquam Deum habebit pro patre, who had not the Church to his mother shall neuer haue God to be his father, to which I will adde, nec Christum pro capite & marito, not Christ to be his head and husband;
and out of this Church their can be no salvation, in which regard Says Saint AUSTIN, Qui Church non Habuit Pro matre Never God habebit Pro patre, who had not the Church to his mother shall never have God to be his father, to which I will add, nec Christ Pro capite & marito, not christ to be his head and husband;
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I had rather be a member of the Church then head of the whole Empire. And thus much for this word Church in my text, the significations and names thereof,
I had rather be a member of the Church then head of the Whole Empire. And thus much for this word Church in my text, the significations and names thereof,
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and so I come to the explanation of the three similitudes by which our vnion with Christ is most richly expressed, the first whereof is the similitude of the roote and the grafts.
and so I come to the explanation of the three Similitudes by which our Union with christ is most richly expressed, the First whereof is the similitude of the root and the grafts.
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Can there be a more straight vnion apprehended? can there bee a more neere coniunction imagined then this betweene the stock and the branches, betweene the roote and the grafts? it is not possible,
Can there be a more straight Union apprehended? can there be a more near conjunction imagined then this between the stock and the branches, between the root and the grafts? it is not possible,
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As to the first, the roote or stock wherein this ingrafting is made, is CHRIST, called by himselfe the true vine, by the Apostles the true oliue tree, and by the Prophets the roote of Iesse.
As to the First, the root or stock wherein this engrafting is made, is CHRIST, called by himself the true vine, by the Apostles the true olive tree, and by the prophets the root of Iesse.
in which he hath ingrafted so many of Adams lost posteritie, as he according to his purpose and pleasure of his will hath decreed to make partakers of the kingdome of glory according to the election of grace before the foundation of the world,
in which he hath ingrafted so many of Adams lost posterity, as he according to his purpose and pleasure of his will hath decreed to make partakers of the Kingdom of glory according to the election of grace before the Foundation of the world,
and therefore in the fulnesse of time sent him into the world, and as it were planted him in the graue, who by and by, within the space of three dayes like a liuely root sprang vp,
and Therefore in the fullness of time sent him into the world, and as it were planted him in the graven, who by and by, within the Molle of three days like a lively root sprang up,
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and rested not till his top mounted vp to heauen, and till his branches were spread to the vtmost ends of the earth till the Gospell was preached to the most remote regions vnder the Sunne,
and rested not till his top mounted up to heaven, and till his branches were spread to the utmost ends of the earth till the Gospel was preached to the most remote regions under the Sun,
euen to the Scythians, Sauromatans, Aethiophians, Persians and Indians, and within a short space after CHRISTS ascention, which may seeme wonderfull, not only the Roman * Empire, Sed Brittanorum loca Romanis in accessa Euangelio Christi subdita sunt, but euen those places of Britain, speaking of Scotland, which the Imperiall sword was neuer able to vanquish or subdue, are now vanquished & become subiect vnto the Gospell of CHRIST,
even to the Scythians, Sauromatans, Aethiophians, Persians and Indians, and within a short Molle After CHRIST Ascension, which may seem wonderful, not only the Roman * Empire, said Britons loca Romans in accessa Gospel Christ subdita sunt, but even those places of Britain, speaking of Scotland, which the Imperial sword was never able to vanquish or subdue, Are now vanquished & become Subject unto the Gospel of CHRIST,
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but this shall yet seeme more wonderfull if we shall but consider those that haue vanquished both the Roman Empire and those, whom the Roman Empire could not conquer,
but this shall yet seem more wonderful if we shall but Consider those that have vanquished both the Roman Empire and those, whom the Roman Empire could not conquer,
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for it was done non pugnando, not by fighting, sed patiendo, but by suffering, suffering of tortures, of chaines, of imprisonings and of death it selfe,
for it was done non pugnando, not by fighting, sed patiendo, but by suffering, suffering of tortures, of chains, of imprisonings and of death it self,
for their blood was the seed of the Church and the more abundantly that it was sowne, the Lord did reape the greater haruest of true beleeuers to bee ingraft in him, that is their euerlasting stock,
for their blood was the seed of the Church and the more abundantly that it was sown, the Lord did reap the greater harvest of true believers to be ingraft in him, that is their everlasting stock,
yet fitly it may bee compared to Sodoms apples, outwardly faire, but rotten inwardly, to that which glisters like gold but when it is touched is found to bee but copper;
yet fitly it may be compared to Sodom's Apples, outwardly fair, but rotten inwardly, to that which glisters like gold but when it is touched is found to be but copper;
but most properly to ESAV who did lye in the bellie with IACOB, borne and brought vp in IZACKS house, which for the time was the Church of God & marked with the same Sacrament of circumcision too,
but most properly to ESAU who did lie in the belly with IACOB, born and brought up in IZACKS house, which for the time was the Church of God & marked with the same Sacrament of circumcision too,
The internall grafts are of those that beside their externall ingrafting and entering in the visible Church by the Sacrament of Baptisme, are also internally ingrafted by the holy spirit,
The internal grafts Are of those that beside their external engrafting and entering in the visible Church by the Sacrament of Baptism, Are also internally ingrafted by the holy Spirit,
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and the baptisme with fire in this roote IESVS in such a firme manner and condition that Christ is in them and they in Christ, they are ingrafted by Gods right hand, grounded in faith, rooted in charitie, watered by the word of Gods ministerie, digged and manured by the discipline of Magistrates,
and the Baptism with fire in this root JESUS in such a firm manner and condition that christ is in them and they in christ, they Are ingrafted by God's right hand, grounded in faith, rooted in charity, watered by the word of God's Ministry, dug and manured by the discipline of Magistrates,
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and in euery manner of good worke brings forth a plentifull vintage of good and sweete grapes, which are pressed in a contrite heart, raised vp to a liuely and confident thankefulnes.
and in every manner of good work brings forth a plentiful vintage of good and sweet grapes, which Are pressed in a contrite heart, raised up to a lively and confident thankfulness.
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and that they are ingrafted in him, and by the contrary, seeing contraries must bring forth contrary sequels, those that are not ruled & quickned by the spirit of Christ are not ingraft in this roote,
and that they Are ingrafted in him, and by the contrary, seeing contraries must bring forth contrary sequels, those that Are not ruled & quickened by the Spirit of christ Are not ingraft in this root,
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neither haue they as yet any vnion or conjunction with him, and so the Apostle Rom. 8.9. tels vs, If any man haue not the spirit of Christ, the same is not his:
neither have they as yet any Union or conjunction with him, and so the Apostle Rom. 8.9. tells us, If any man have not the Spirit of christ, the same is not his:
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Not assuredly, for those that are not ruled by this spirit, they cannot chuse but wander and goe astraying, walking after the flesh, by which they cannot be absolued from judgement, from Tophet,
Not assuredly, for those that Are not ruled by this Spirit, they cannot choose but wander and go astraying, walking After the Flesh, by which they cannot be absolved from judgement, from Tophet,
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Secondly it is manifest, and done in time, but spiritually wrought by the holy Ghost who creating faith in our hearts makes vs to goe out of our selues, transire in Christum transport our selues into Christ,
Secondly it is manifest, and done in time, but spiritually wrought by the holy Ghost who creating faith in our hearts makes us to go out of our selves, transire in Christ transport our selves into christ,
In the 4. of Zachar. As euery lampe of the golden Candlesticke hath its owne pipe thorow which these two Oliues which stand with the ruler of the whole world, emptie themselues in the gold:
In the 4. of Zachar As every lamp of the golden Candlestick hath its own pipe thorough which these two Olive which stand with the ruler of the Whole world, empty themselves in the gold:
so euery member of the Church of CHRIST receiueth grace from that fulnesse of grace which is in him thorow the secret conduits of the spirit, by which hee causeth vs to grow and preserueth our soules in life.
so every member of the Church of CHRIST receiveth grace from that fullness of grace which is in him thorough the secret conduits of the Spirit, by which he Causes us to grow and Preserveth our Souls in life.
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But to none other, howsoeuer that his faith, fructifying in charitie, in loue, and in euery manner of good worke, may make others presume that he is ingraft in this root by the holy Spirit,
But to none other, howsoever that his faith, fructifying in charity, in love, and in every manner of good work, may make Others presume that he is ingraft in this root by the holy Spirit,
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albeit it were not till the very last article of aspiration, as it fell out to one of the evill doers, that was crucified with our Saviour, in the 23. of St Luke, verse 42. But sometimes hee will ingraft and sanctifie his Children from their mothers belly as hee did SAMVELL, IOHN the Baptist, and others:
albeit it were not till the very last article of aspiration, as it fell out to one of the evil doers, that was Crucified with our Saviour, in the 23. of Saint Lycia, verse 42. But sometime he will ingraft and sanctify his Children from their mother's belly as he did SAMUEL, JOHN the Baptist, and Others:
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and sometimes hee will let them alone till their middle age come, and after this manner hee dealt with St. PAVL, in the 9. of the Act. Obscuring from him his ingrafting and Election, till his Almond tree began to flourish,
and sometime he will let them alone till their middle age come, and After this manner he dealt with Saint PAUL, in the 9. of the Act. Obscuring from him his engrafting and Election, till his Almond tree began to flourish,
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O the riches of the wonderfull and incomprehensible mercy of GOD declared vnto Mankinde, who hath for our salvation, that before were cast-awayes and the Children of wrath, ingrafted vs in his owne Sonne, by which hee hath put vs in a better estate then wee were created in:
O the riches of the wonderful and incomprehensible mercy of GOD declared unto Mankind, who hath for our salvation, that before were castaways and the Children of wrath, ingrafted us in his own Son, by which he hath put us in a better estate then we were created in:
and adorned our soules with Holinesse and Iustice, yet hee gaue vs Naturam flexibilem, a mutable and changeable Nature, creating vs In potestate standi, seu posse cadendi, in power standing or possibility of falling,
and adorned our Souls with Holiness and justice, yet he gave us Naturam flexibilem, a mutable and changeable Nature, creating us In potestate standi, seu posse cadendi, in power standing or possibility of falling,
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and by consequence our saluation dependeth not vpon our selues, as ADAMS did, but vpon CHRIST, which is the stocke in which wee are ingraft, who one day shall make vs NONLATINALPHABET propter gratiam NONLATINALPHABET qua nobis ab illo tribuetur, vnchangeable, farre aboue that estate, in which the Angels themselues were created, by reason of that immutable grace which shall bee giuen vnto vs by him:
and by consequence our salvation dependeth not upon our selves, as ADAMS did, but upon CHRIST, which is the stock in which we Are ingraft, who one day shall make us propter gratiam qua nobis ab illo tribuetur, unchangeable, Far above that estate, in which the Angels themselves were created, by reason of that immutable grace which shall be given unto us by him:
and in this life it selfe, he will never suffer vs finally and totally to bee cut off from him by sinne, (nothing else can doe it) albeit we fall in sinne,
and in this life it self, he will never suffer us finally and totally to be Cut off from him by sin, (nothing Else can do it) albeit we fallen in sin,
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yea, albeit they were like the sonnes of ANAK in stature, or in height like the Oakes of Basan, or like NABVCHADNEZZAR, that grew vp like a great tree so high that the fowles of the heaven made their nests vnder him, yet they shall bee pulled away from their stocke, they shall not remaine in honour, they shall be brought to the graue like abominable branches.
yea, albeit they were like the Sons of ANAK in stature, or in height like the Oaks of Basan, or like NEBUCHADNEZZAR, that grew up like a great tree so high that the fowls of the heaven made their nests under him, yet they shall be pulled away from their stock, they shall not remain in honour, they shall be brought to the graven like abominable branches.
or as if their stocke tooke no roote in the earth, the Lord shall blow vpon them and they shall wither, the whirle-wind shall take them away as stubble. O pitifull glory of worldlings!
or as if their stock took no root in the earth, the Lord shall blow upon them and they shall wither, the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble. Oh pitiful glory of worldlings!
which often dyeth vnto them before they die themselues, at least continually with themselues, their beautie consumeth in going from the house to the graue;
which often Dies unto them before they die themselves, At least continually with themselves, their beauty consumeth in going from the house to the graven;
Onely happie is the estate of those that are ingrafted in CHRIST, Neither life nor death, principalities nor powers, things present nor thinges to come shall bee able to separate them from the loue of God in CHRIST IESVS their stocke and roote.
Only happy is the estate of those that Are ingrafted in CHRIST, Neither life nor death, principalities nor Powers, things present nor things to come shall be able to separate them from the love of God in CHRIST JESUS their stock and root.
yet such is the vnion betweene Christ and vs, and more strait too, which when the Apostle in the 13. to the Rom. 24. verse, desired most richly to expresse,
yet such is the Union between christ and us, and more strait too, which when the Apostle in the 13. to the Rom. 24. verse, desired most richly to express,
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The first garment may be called a winters garment, quia tegit because it covers vs. The second may be called a summers garment, quia ornat, because it adorneth vs and maketh vs fine.
The First garment may be called a winter's garment, quia tegit Because it covers us The second may be called a summer's garment, quia ornat, Because it adorneth us and makes us fine.
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The first three garments may bee called our work a day suites, because euery good Christian must put them on euery day so long as hee remaineth in this valley of teares here belowe.
The First three garments may be called our work a day suits, Because every good Christian must put them on every day so long as he remains in this valley of tears Here below.
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I returne to the first garment, the garment of CHRISTS imputed Righteousnesse, and our Saviour himselfe speaketh of it, Revel. 3.18. I counsell thee to buy of mee white rayment that thou mayest bee cloathed, and that thine filthy nakednesse doe not appeare.
I return to the First garment, the garment of CHRIST imputed Righteousness, and our Saviour himself speaks of it, Revel. 3.18. I counsel thee to buy of me white raiment that thou Mayest be clothed, and that thine filthy nakedness do not appear.
euen that righteousnesse which hee as our Mediator by fulfilling the singular law of a Redeemer hath purchased and acquired, to the end that hee might communicate it,
even that righteousness which he as our Mediator by fulfilling the singular law of a Redeemer hath purchased and acquired, to the end that he might communicate it,
and giue it freely vnto his Church for her justification, by which shee is absolued from death, whereunto by reason of sinne both originall and actuall, she was subject, and is adjudged vnto life.
and give it freely unto his Church for her justification, by which she is absolved from death, whereunto by reason of sin both original and actual, she was Subject, and is adjudged unto life.
And this is CHRISTS imputed righteousnesse, wherewith hee first couers those that puts him on, euen our winters garment, which is so perfect and so compleat that it covereth all our nakednesse from the crowne of the head to the sole of the foote, both of body and soule;
And this is CHRIST imputed righteousness, wherewith he First covers those that puts him on, even our winter's garment, which is so perfect and so complete that it Covereth all our nakedness from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot, both of body and soul;
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his sacred hands and feete which neuer offended, were pierced with nailes of Iron, to satisfie for the wicked deeds which wee haue done with our hands,
his sacred hands and feet which never offended, were pierced with nails of Iron, to satisfy for the wicked Deeds which we have done with our hands,
and make a mockerie of him. Heb. 6.6. Hee suffered the wrath of GOD in his soule so heauily, as that both heauen and earth did stand amazed to behold it;
and make a mockery of him. Hebrew 6.6. He suffered the wrath of GOD in his soul so heavily, as that both heaven and earth did stand amazed to behold it;
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The Heauens did draw their curtaine, and darknesse was vpon the face of the earth, that they should see their maker in such paine, the Sunne for shame would not looke vpon the Sonne of GOD in such a case, the vayle of the Temple rent it selfe in two for griefe, to see its Lord so dishonoured, the Stones in the street did cleaue a sunder for woe, to see that Stone refused of the builders, which is the head of the corner.
The Heavens did draw their curtain, and darkness was upon the face of the earth, that they should see their maker in such pain, the Sun for shame would not look upon the Son of GOD in such a case, the Vail of the Temple rend it self in two for grief, to see its Lord so dishonoured, the Stones in the street did cleave a sunder for woe, to see that Stone refused of the Builders, which is the head of the corner.
And finally, the Bodies of the dead rose out of their graues, astonished to behold the Lord of life so troubled in soule, that their soules might in joy perpetuall peace with GOD,
And finally, the Bodies of the dead rose out of their graves, astonished to behold the Lord of life so troubled in soul, that their Souls might in joy perpetual peace with GOD,
Now wee are cloathed with this garment, when like the Elect wee put on tender mercy, kindnesse, humblenesse of minde, meeknesse and long suffering, Col. 3.12. But specially when wee put on loue, 1. Thes. 5.8.
Now we Are clothed with this garment, when like the Elect we put on tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness and long suffering, Col. 3.12. But specially when we put on love, 1. Thebes 5.8.
Or to say with St PETER, When wee decke the hidden man of our heart with a quiet and meeke spirit, 1. Pet. 3.4. This is our summers garment which adorneth vs, and maketh vs fine, this is that pure, fine and shining linnen, which is the righteousnesse of the Saints.
Or to say with Saint PETER, When we deck the hidden man of our heart with a quiet and meek Spirit, 1. Pet. 3.4. This is our summer's garment which adorneth us, and makes us fine, this is that pure, fine and shining linen, which is the righteousness of the Saints.
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and our darknesse into light, for whosoeuer putteth on IESVS CHRIST for righteousnes to Iustification, puts him likewise on for holinesse to Sanctification.
and our darkness into Light, for whosoever putteth on JESUS CHRIST for righteousness to Justification, puts him likewise on for holiness to Sanctification.
So full of grace and vertue is the Lord, that hee, not onely by the merit of his sufferings pacifieth the wrath of God toward all those, in whom hee is,
So full of grace and virtue is the Lord, that he, not only by the merit of his sufferings pacifieth the wrath of God towards all those, in whom he is,
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and a right spirit within their bowels, maketh them new creatures, changing them from one thing to another both in body and soule, from sinne to sanctification, from darknesse to light, from death to life,
and a right Spirit within their bowels, makes them new creatures, changing them from one thing to Another both in body and soul, from sin to sanctification, from darkness to Light, from death to life,
hoc protegit, this protecteth the Christian man against all the assaults of Sathan, and maketh him stand out against all the invasions of his Spirituall enemies.
hoc protegit, this Protecteth the Christian man against all the assaults of Sathan, and makes him stand out against all the invasions of his Spiritual enemies.
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Sathan enuying this vnion betweene CHRIST and his Church, endeuoreth incessantly to defile the members of the same, to rent them a sunder, and teare them in peeces;
Sathan envying this Union between CHRIST and his Church, endeavoureth incessantly to defile the members of the same, to rend them a sunder, and tear them in Pieces;
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sometime their Humilitie, as hee did to HEZIKIAH, 2. King. 20. And made him in the pride of his heart, which of all vices is the first, to shew the treasure of his house to the Ambassadours of BERODACH BALADAN King of Babell, which thereafter produced a strange effect,
sometime their Humility, as he did to HEZEKIAH, 2. King. 20. And made him in the pride of his heart, which of all vices is the First, to show the treasure of his house to the ambassadors of BERODACH BALADAN King of Babel, which thereafter produced a strange Effect,
even that not only his treasure, but the fruites of his loynes in the reigne of IEHOIACHIN, the people and all the strongest men of warre were carried vnto Babell and Captiuitie, 2. King. 24. Somtime againe Satan assaults vs in our religion and former zeale:
even that not only his treasure, but the fruits of his loins in the Reign of JEHOIACHIN, the people and all the Strongest men of war were carried unto Babel and Captivity, 2. King. 24. Sometime again Satan assaults us in our Religion and former zeal:
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and it is wonderfull how almost he euer preuailes once against Gods children, howsoeuer it be true that in the end he is euermore repulsed and driuen backe againe.
and it is wonderful how almost he ever prevails once against God's children, howsoever it be true that in the end he is evermore repulsed and driven back again.
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And in this manner he besieged SALOMON, the ornament of the world both for knowledge and godlinesse, prevailed against him, caused him commit Idolatry,
And in this manner he besieged SOLOMON, the ornament of the world both for knowledge and godliness, prevailed against him, caused him commit Idolatry,
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& this is one of his most subtle assaults, and vseth the tongues of his owne instruments to effect his purpose, against the enemies of his kingdome, Vt qui conscientiae suae luce clarescunt falsis rumoribus sordidentur, that those who through the testimonie and light of their innocent consciences shines like the sunne in his meridian, may be made blacke like the night, filthy as a puddle by the false reports of others.
& this is one of his most subtle assaults, and uses the tongues of his own Instruments to Effect his purpose, against the enemies of his Kingdom, Vt qui conscientiae suae luce clarescunt falsis rumoribus sordidentur, that those who through the testimony and Light of their innocent Consciences shines like the sun in his meridian, may be made black like the night, filthy as a puddle by the false reports of Others.
as it is impossible for vs to keepe the whole peeces of our bodie together except we put on the suite of protection, that suite of compleat armor in the 〈 ◊ 〉 the Ephes. And stand with our loines girded about with veritie, hauing on the brest-plate of righteousnesse,
as it is impossible for us to keep the Whole Pieces of our body together except we put on the suit of protection, that suit of complete armour in the 〈 ◊ 〉 the Ephesians And stand with our loins girded about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness,
but of such singular prudencie too, quod sufflatae cutis distentione ictus hominum ac canum morsus arcere solet, that by the extension of its skin it can shun both the strokes of men and bites of dogs,
but of such singular prudency too, quod sufflatae cutis distentione ictus hominum ac Dogs Morsus arcere Solent, that by the extension of its skin it can shun both the Strokes of men and bites of Dogs,
for her preseruation, he likewise hath assigned vnto her the shooes of this beasts skin, to teach her both innocencie and prudencie, to be innocent like a Doue,
for her preservation, he likewise hath assigned unto her the shoes of this beasts skin, to teach her both innocence and prudency, to be innocent like a Dove,
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and thus much for the three first suites of apparell, our workadayes suites, which euery good Christian must put on every day so long as he is in this life heere belowe.
and thus much for the three First suits of apparel, our workadayes suits, which every good Christian must put on every day so long as he is in this life Here below.
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but when the weeke of our warfare shall end, and the day of our refreshment, the day of our eternall peace appeare and begin, which is our euerlasting Sabbath, our marriage day with the Lambe,
but when the Week of our warfare shall end, and the day of our refreshment, the day of our Eternal peace appear and begin, which is our everlasting Sabbath, our marriage day with the Lamb,
after which shall neuer come a night, then shall our father cause this suite, our holy dayes suite, our best robe to be brought out and cover vs with white raiment, then shall this mortall put on immortalitie, and this corruptible incorruptibilitie;
After which shall never come a night, then shall our father cause this suit, our holy days suit, our best robe to be brought out and cover us with white raiment, then shall this Mortal put on immortality, and this corruptible incorruptibility;
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then shall we be couered with brodered worke, and the LORD shall put frontlets vpon our faces, eare rings in our eares, bracelets about our armes, chaines about our necks, and crownes vpon our heads,
then shall we be covered with broidered work, and the LORD shall put frontlets upon our faces, ear rings in our ears, bracelets about our arms, chains about our necks, and crowns upon our Heads,
Thus will he deck vs as a Bride attired with Iewels, as a chaste Spouse to be presented to our immortall husband without spot or wrinkle, in whose face is the fulnesse of Ioy,
Thus will he deck us as a Bride attired with Jewels, as a chaste Spouse to be presented to our immortal husband without spot or wrinkle, in whose face is the fullness of Joy,
and that too, which he looketh for at our handes compares this most strait vnion, this most neere coniunction betweene CHRIST and his Church vnto the sacred bond of Marriage, by which two persons the man and the woman, the husband and wife are so firmly conjoyned by God, that none ought to presume to sunder them,
and that too, which he looks for At our hands compares this most strait Union, this most near conjunction between CHRIST and his Church unto the sacred bound of Marriage, by which two Persons the man and the woman, the husband and wife Are so firmly conjoined by God, that none ought to presume to sunder them,
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It was already a great loue of the Lord to haue created all things for man, to haue made him Lord of them and established him over the workes of his hands.
It was already a great love of the Lord to have created all things for man, to have made him Lord of them and established him over the works of his hands.
toward man in the creation, but how much more ought we to admire his liberalitie, his incomprehensible bountifulnesse and loue toward vs in our redemption, wherein he not onely giueth vs his good things,
towards man in the creation, but how much more ought we to admire his liberality, his incomprehensible bountifulness and love towards us in our redemption, wherein he not only gives us his good things,
But bestowes his onely begotten sonne NONLATINALPHABET that welbeloued sonne in marriage on vs, and in him giueth vnto vs himselfe too? DAVID admireth the contemplation of the heauens? But how much more ought we to admire the possession of the heauens? DAVID glorifies God for the domination which he giues vs over the creatures in the earth,
But bestows his only begotten son that well-beloved son in marriage on us, and in him gives unto us himself too? DAVID admireth the contemplation of the heavens? But how much more ought we to admire the possession of the heavens? DAVID Glorifies God for the domination which he gives us over the creatures in the earth,
But how much more ought wee to glorifie God for our marriage and vnion with CHRIST, by which we shall reigne continually with the Angels in heauen? A marriage, I say, the bond whereof is the spirit of God, whose trothpligth is performed heere in the militant Church,
But how much more ought we to Glorify God for our marriage and Union with CHRIST, by which we shall Reign continually with the Angels in heaven? A marriage, I say, the bound whereof is the Spirit of God, whose trothpligth is performed Here in the militant Church,
But the nuptiall feast shal be hence in the tryumphant Church, where our meat shall be the Tree of life, our drinke the Water of life, our musicke the song of the Saints, Halleluiah, halleluiah, honour, praise and dominion bee to him that sitteth vpon the Throne.
But the nuptial feast shall be hence in the triumphant Church, where our meat shall be the Tree of life, our drink the Water of life, our music the song of the Saints, Halleluiah, Hallelujah, honour, praise and dominion be to him that Sitteth upon the Throne.
But this comparison of Marriage doth so fully set forth, so richly expresse our Spirituall marriage, our conjunction with CHRIST, that if any, it goeth vpright and straight in all the feete, which you shall quickly perceiue by taking notice of these sixe things which are required in euery lawfull Marriage.
But this comparison of Marriage does so Fully Set forth, so richly express our Spiritual marriage, our conjunction with CHRIST, that if any, it Goes upright and straight in all the feet, which you shall quickly perceive by taking notice of these sixe things which Are required in every lawful Marriage.
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First, that there must be male and female, Man and Woman, and this may bee called conformitie of natures. 2. The Marriage must be propounded. 3. The future Spouse must be courted and wooed. 4. There must be mutuall gifts between the two louers. 5. There must bee a Matrinoniall written and sealed. 6. There must be Procreation of children;
First, that there must be male and female, Man and Woman, and this may be called conformity of nature's. 2. The Marriage must be propounded. 3. The future Spouse must be courted and wooed. 4. There must be mutual Gifts between the two lovers. 5. There must be a Matrinoniall written and sealed. 6. There must be Procreation of children;
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As to this word must so often repeated which importeth a necessitie, remember that there is a twofold necessitie, an absolute necessitie, and an hypothetike;
As to this word must so often repeated which imports a necessity, Remember that there is a twofold necessity, an absolute necessity, and an hypothetike;
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others againe only of an hypothetike necessitie, and of a decent expedencie, but not absolutely necessarie as giuing of mutuall gifts, writing and sealing of a matrimoniall contract, or the like.
Others again only of an hypothetike necessity, and of a decent expedencie, but not absolutely necessary as giving of mutual Gifts, writing and sealing of a matrimonial contract, or the like.
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for the Church is very often in Scripture represented by a woman, in the 4. to the Gal. 22. The Apostle though obscurely, represents the true Church vnder the type of a woman, SARAH;
for the Church is very often in Scripture represented by a woman, in the 4. to the Gal. 22. The Apostle though obscurely, represents the true Church under the type of a woman, SARAH;
Now to make vp this perfect conformitie of natures, our bridgroome CHRIST IESVS, euen as the Sun, went out of the chamber of the highest heavens, from the bosom of the Father, the invisibilitie of the Divinitie, desended downe to the earth and in the fulnesse of time taketh our nature vpon him, becommeth man,
Now to make up this perfect conformity of nature's, our bridgroome CHRIST JESUS, even as the Sun, went out of the chamber of the highest heavens, from the bosom of the Father, the invisibility of the Divinity, descended down to the earth and in the fullness of time Takes our nature upon him, becomes man,
first our Father in regard of our regeneration which is a new creation, a creation of new hearts within our breasts and of cleane spirits within our bowels.
First our Father in regard of our regeneration which is a new creation, a creation of new hearts within our breasts and of clean spirits within our bowels.
Secondly, our Brother in respect of our adoption, without which we were but filij Irae, the children of wrath, prodigals banished out of our fathers house,
Secondly, our Brother in respect of our adoption, without which we were but filij Irae, the children of wrath, prodigals banished out of our Father's house,
& Kings their Ambassadors of their greatest, wisest, and fittest of their Nobilitie to doe honour to the action, but neuer was there any marriage, either by King,
& Kings their ambassadors of their greatest, Wisest, and Fittest of their Nobilt to do honour to the actium, but never was there any marriage, either by King,
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Thirdly the King of Kings and Lord of Lords courteth, wooeth, and in a most louing manner declareth his spirituall affection to his future spouse in his letters and longs more then sweet, penned by the direction of his blessed spirit.
Thirdly the King of Kings and Lord of lords courteth, wooeth, and in a most loving manner Declareth his spiritual affection to his future spouse in his letters and longs more then sweet, penned by the direction of his blessed Spirit.
Againe in the ninth verse, my Sister, my spouse, thou hast wounded mine heart, thou hast wounded mine heart with one of thine eyes and with a chaine of thine neck;
Again in the ninth verse, my Sister, my spouse, thou hast wounded mine heart, thou hast wounded mine heart with one of thine eyes and with a chain of thine neck;
and so forth thorough the whole booke of the Cantic. In a most familiar manner, alluring vs and perswading vs to accept of him for the loue that he beares towards vs, which was so great, that before his riuall, Satan should haue snatched vs out of his hand he will fight against him,
and so forth through the Whole book of the Cantic. In a most familiar manner, alluring us and persuading us to accept of him for the love that he bears towards us, which was so great, that before his rival, Satan should have snatched us out of his hand he will fight against him,
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and all his confederates, and therefore he was made flesh, he went from the father and came vnto the world, he valiantly pitched a field in the wildernesse against that roaring lyon, that old Serpent, he ouercame his chiefest power, he broke his wilie head, ouerthrew him in the desart by a scriptum est. But was this all? No, he fulfilled the Law in euery point and title, satisfied Gods Iustice for vs,
and all his confederates, and Therefore he was made Flesh, he went from the father and Come unto the world, he valiantly pitched a field in the Wilderness against that roaring Lion, that old Serpent, he overcame his chiefest power, he broke his wily head, overthrew him in the desert by a Scriptum est. But was this all? No, he fulfilled the Law in every point and title, satisfied God's justice for us,
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and before he will want vs, he will giue his life for vs, and gaue it indeed, offring himselfe in sacrifice to the Lord of hosts vpon the Crosse for our sinnes, by which he vanquished hell and conquered death;
and before he will want us, he will give his life for us, and gave it indeed, offering himself in sacrifice to the Lord of hosts upon the Cross for our Sins, by which he vanquished hell and conquered death;
and that he was going to prepare a place for vs, Ioh. 14.3. and therefore exhorteth and admonisheth vs not to be troubled, Let not your heart be troubled.
and that he was going to prepare a place for us, John 14.3. and Therefore exhorteth and Admonisheth us not to be troubled, Let not your heart be troubled.
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But O what hardnesse of heart on the contrary is vpon our part, more hardnes then if the stones which DEVCALION and PYRHA cast ouer their shoulders after the deluge had been our progenitors and the first authors of our race,
But Oh what hardness of heart on the contrary is upon our part, more hardness then if the stones which DEVCALION and PYRHA cast over their shoulders After the deluge had been our progenitors and the First Authors of our raze,
and be faithfull witnesse of our Induration against vs without example, that refuse most obstinately the loue of our husband offred vnto vs euery day at our owne doores,
and be faithful witness of our Induration against us without Exampl, that refuse most obstinately the love of our husband offered unto us every day At our own doors,
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but will not leaue our father, forsake his house and our owne people, will not be diuorced from our adulteries, our old sins, that our husband the King may take pleasure in our beautie:
but will not leave our father, forsake his house and our own people, will not be divorced from our adulteries, our old Sins, that our husband the King may take pleasure in our beauty:
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The Lionesse may teach vs wisedome, for she will not company with the Lyon after her commixtion with the Leopard till she first wash her selfe in water, vnwilling that her adultery should be manifested by her scent.
The Lioness may teach us Wisdom, for she will not company with the lion After her commixtion with the Leopard till she First wash her self in water, unwilling that her adultery should be manifested by her scent.
It is recorded likewise that the Viper is so wise, that before its copulation with the fish Muraena, it first vomits and casts out all the pernicious and venemous poyson that is within it, or in its teeth; O pittifull blindnesse of man!
It is recorded likewise that the Viper is so wise, that before its copulation with the Fish Muraena, it First vomits and Cast out all the pernicious and venomous poison that is within it, or in its teeth; Oh pitiful blindness of man!
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but suffers strange Lords to tyrannise ouer him without repugnancie & opposition, and specially such Lords as are but cowards, which if he but resist, will flee from him,
but suffers strange lords to tyrannise over him without repugnancy & opposition, and specially such lords as Are but cowards, which if he but resist, will flee from him,
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why hast thou so armed our carnall corps with the weapons of vnrighteousnesse to fight against the long suffring of our most gracious God? and so long to abuse the loue of our redeemer? But let vs fight against nature with the weapons of righteousnesse,
why hast thou so armed our carnal corpse with the weapons of unrighteousness to fight against the long suffering of our most gracious God? and so long to abuse the love of our redeemer? But let us fight against nature with the weapons of righteousness,
and wash vs in that fountaine opened to the house of Iudah: and finally let vs say with DAVID, Psal. 73.25. Whom haue we in heaven but thee, and we haue desired none in earth with thee.
and wash us in that fountain opened to the house of Iudah: and finally let us say with DAVID, Psalm 73.25. Whom have we in heaven but thee, and we have desired none in earth with thee.
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And thus let vs say in our heart, for it is the heart which the Lord craueth, My sonne giue me thine heart, and let vs say it speedily, and in this life;
And thus let us say in our heart, for it is the heart which the Lord craveth, My son give me thine heart, and let us say it speedily, and in this life;
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speedily, because time swiftly passeth, Et dies nostri sunt vel•ciores cursore, our dayes are swifter then a post, saith Iob. 7.6. and we cannot tell how quickly the race thereof shall be run out, and then it will be out of time:
speedily, Because time swiftly passes, Et dies Our sunt vel•ciores cursore, our days Are swifter then a post, Says Job 7.6. and we cannot tell how quickly the raze thereof shall be run out, and then it will be out of time:
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It must be then in this life, which is tempus acceptum, the accepted time, the day of saluation. 2. Cor. 6.2. because this life is the time in which our election must be made sure, and sealed vp to our spirits by the infallible testimonie of the good spirit of God, this life is the time wherein euery man must worke out his saluation with a filiall feare and trembling:
It must be then in this life, which is Tempus acceptum, the accepted time, the day of salvation. 2. Cor. 6.2. Because this life is the time in which our election must be made sure, and sealed up to our spirits by the infallible testimony of the good Spirit of God, this life is the time wherein every man must work out his salvation with a filial Fear and trembling:
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To his Church he sendeth the gifts of his mercy & compassion, of Election, Predestination, justification, Vocation, Sanctification and hope of Glorification.
To his Church he sends the Gifts of his mercy & compassion, of Election, Predestination, justification, Vocation, Sanctification and hope of Glorification.
The other gift, Thankesgiuing, is a simple and hath none ingredients, But is a voluntarie, a willing retribution of one good thing for another, a sweet and a godly reioycing in the vndeserued mercies of God, which is one of the greatest gifts which we can,
The other gift, Thanksgiving, is a simple and hath none ingredients, But is a voluntary, a willing retribution of one good thing for Another, a sweet and a godly rejoicing in the undeserved Mercies of God, which is one of the greatest Gifts which we can,
or are able to offer vnto God, in which regard the Apostle exhorts vs alwaies, in all things to giue thankes, 1. Thes. 5.18. Prayer & Thanksgiuing are two notable parts of diuine worship, but of the two, Thankesgiuing is the most heavenly and Angelike:
or Are able to offer unto God, in which regard the Apostle exhorts us always, in all things to give thanks, 1. Thebes 5.18. Prayer & Thanksgiving Are two notable parts of divine worship, but of the two, Thanksgiving is the most heavenly and Angellike:
Prayer againe properly pertaines to vs whilest we are in baca, this valey of teares, Et est egentium ac miserorum, and belongs to wanting and miserable people:
Prayer again properly pertains to us whilst we Are in Baca, this valley of tears, Et est egentium ac miserorum, and belongs to wanting and miserable people:
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But Thankesgiuing shall pertaine to vs when all teares shal be wiped from our eyes, Et est angelorum ac glorificatorum, and belongs vnto vs when we shall raigne like Angels and be joyned to the fellowship and societie of the glorified Church, the spirits of perfect and blessed men, that sings continually, Praise bee vnto God, and Glory to the Lambe that sitteth vpon the throne for evermore.
But Thanksgiving shall pertain to us when all tears shall be wiped from our eyes, Et est Angels ac glorificatorum, and belongs unto us when we shall Reign like Angels and be joined to the fellowship and society of the glorified Church, the spirits of perfect and blessed men, that sings continually, Praise be unto God, and Glory to the Lamb that Sitteth upon the throne for evermore.
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and ratified by the blood of many a Martyr since, both vnder the first and the second beast, vnder the cruell Emperours, and raging antichristian Popes.
and ratified by the blood of many a Martyr since, both under the First and the second beast, under the cruel emperors, and raging Antichristian Popes.
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And without this, there is often but little content in marriage, when the Lord had promised to ABRAHAM twise the land of Canaan, to be his buckler and exceeding great reward, all was nothing, there could be no true contentment;
And without this, there is often but little content in marriage, when the Lord had promised to ABRAHAM twice the land of Canaan, to be his buckler and exceeding great reward, all was nothing, there could be no true contentment;
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mine heart reioyceth in the Lord, mine horne is exalted in the Lord, mine mouth is enlarged over mine Enemies. 1. Sam. 2.1. Iust so there could be no peace if in this spirituall marriage the spouse should be barren;
mine heart rejoices in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord, mine Mouth is enlarged over mine Enemies. 1. Sam. 2.1. Just so there could be no peace if in this spiritual marriage the spouse should be barren;
and after this manner, at one Sermon made by St. PETER, Act. 2. there was 3. Thousand children procreated vnto Christ, three thousand soules turned to the faith of IESVS,
and After this manner, At one Sermon made by Saint PETER, Act. 2. there was 3. Thousand children procreated unto christ, three thousand Souls turned to the faith of JESUS,
for their cause & conversion the Gospell shall be preached in that same place, & that piece that is called their hearts shall be disforested, put to tillage and turned into a fertile field or a fruitfull garden,
for their cause & conversion the Gospel shall be preached in that same place, & that piece that is called their hearts shall be disforested, put to tillage and turned into a fertile field or a fruitful garden,
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and if there were but one elected Familie in a whole Citie, the Gospell will come to that City for that one families vocation, as it did * to Ierico for the vocation of Zacheus and his familie:
and if there were but one elected Family in a Whole city, the Gospel will come to that city for that one families vocation, as it did * to Jericho for the vocation of Zacchaeus and his family:
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nor remoue his Ministrie from his owne peoples conuersion, consolation, and farther corroboration, in which regard the Ministers of Gods word in some respect are the parents of all Christians, that is both their father and their mother, Iustified by St. Paul. In Christ Iesus, faith he, I haue begotten you, through the Gospell.
nor remove his Ministry from his own peoples conversion, consolation, and farther corroboration, in which regard the Ministers of God's word in Some respect Are the Parents of all Christians, that is both their father and their mother, Justified by Saint Paul. In christ Iesus, faith he, I have begotten you, through the Gospel.
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And this should teach all Christians reuerently to speake of their Ministers, to honor them & maintaine their reputatiō as their begetters to be the heirs of the kingdom of heauen;
And this should teach all Christians reverently to speak of their Ministers, to honour them & maintain their reputation as their begetters to be the Heirs of the Kingdom of heaven;
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But the omission of this dutie toward the ministerie, argues that Christ is not yet formed in them, which is the forming of them to Christs Image and similitude by casting off the old man, which cannot be done without sorrow and paine like a woman in her labour, whereof as yet they haue neuer so much as once felt the least smarting:
But the omission of this duty towards the Ministry, argues that christ is not yet formed in them, which is the forming of them to Christ Image and similitude by casting off the old man, which cannot be done without sorrow and pain like a woman in her labour, whereof as yet they have never so much as once felt the least smarting:
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for if a woman cannot be deliuered of her child which she hath carried but nine moneths in her wombe without dolour and griefe? shall we thinke to be deliuered of sinne, which is a man,
for if a woman cannot be Delivered of her child which she hath carried but nine months in her womb without dolour and grief? shall we think to be Delivered of sin, which is a man,
No? it is not possible, for in a sinners conuersion and forming of him according to the Image of the sonne of God, there must bee the broken heart, the contrite Spirit, the mourning weed, the pale countenance, the melting eye, and the voice of lamentation:
No? it is not possible, for in a Sinners conversion and forming of him according to the Image of the son of God, there must be the broken heart, the contrite Spirit, the mourning weed, the pale countenance, the melting eye, and the voice of lamentation:
and therefore Repentance receiues these three names in Scripture, Regeneration, Circumcision, and Mortification, and as there can be no cutting of the flesh, no death, no birth without paine,
and Therefore Repentance receives these three names in Scripture, Regeneration, Circumcision, and Mortification, and as there can be no cutting of the Flesh, no death, no birth without pain,
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paine for their owne sins past, paine for the iniquities of the wicked, because they will not keepe Gods law, paine for all the abominations in the Land and place wherein they liue, paine for to see the Church of God so oppressed in many places of the world,
pain for their own Sins past, pain for the iniquities of the wicked, Because they will not keep God's law, pain for all the abominations in the Land and place wherein they live, pain for to see the Church of God so oppressed in many places of the world,
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Those that are after this manner in labour and paine are the children of Christ begotten in this spirituall marriage, not by the will of flesh and blood,
Those that Are After this manner in labour and pain Are the children of christ begotten in this spiritual marriage, not by the will of Flesh and blood,
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The certaintie then of this marriage, as I told you, is implyed in the gemination and doubling of this Promise, I will marrie thee to me, yea I will marrie thee.
The certainty then of this marriage, as I told you, is employed in the gemination and doubling of this Promise, I will marry thee to me, yea I will marry thee.
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but often to double & redouble his promises, as he did to Abraham in the booke of Genesis, when hee promised vnto him the land Canaan, not once, twise, or thrice, but fiue times.
but often to double & redouble his promises, as he did to Abraham in the book of Genesis, when he promised unto him the land Canaan, not once, twice, or thrice, but fiue times.
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yea I will euen marrie thee. Not only content to speake, but to sweare, as in Psal. 12.11. The Lord hath sworne vnto David, and he will not shrinke from it, that of the fruit of thy body will I set vpon thy throne.
yea I will even marry thee. Not only content to speak, but to swear, as in Psalm 12.11. The Lord hath sworn unto David, and he will not shrink from it, that of the fruit of thy body will I Set upon thy throne.
The Apostle giueth the reason, and tels vs wherefore this is done, that thereby (saith he) he might declare to the heires of the promise the stabilitie of his counsell.
The Apostle gives the reason, and tells us Wherefore this is done, that thereby (Says he) he might declare to the Heirs of the promise the stability of his counsel.
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first, for the time of a mans life only, and so it is taken Psal. 121.8. The Lord shall preserue thy going out and thy comming in from henceforth and for euer;
First, for the time of a men life only, and so it is taken Psalm 121.8. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from henceforth and for ever;
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that is, all the dayes of thy life, & that notwithstanding of the speculatiue interpretations of many that hath commented this place, that can draw out quidlibet ex quolibet, gold out of drosse;
that is, all the days of thy life, & that notwithstanding of the speculative interpretations of many that hath commented this place, that can draw out quidlibet ex quolibet, gold out of dross;
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so is it taken Gen. 17. Where the Sacrament of Circumcision is called a Couenant for euer, & yet you know it was abolished at the institution of Baptisme,
so is it taken Gen. 17. Where the Sacrament of Circumcision is called a Covenant for ever, & yet you know it was abolished At the Institution of Baptism,
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Thirdly, it is taken not only for the whole time of the worlds induring, but likewise for that Eternity which shall bee after the consummation of the world,
Thirdly, it is taken not only for the Whole time of the world's enduring, but likewise for that Eternity which shall be After the consummation of the world,
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and suffring the Angels to lie still vnder the heauie burden of his wrath, in the most wofull and most miserable estate of Apostacie? What say I, shall we render vnto the Lord for so incomprehensible a benefit,
and suffering the Angels to lie still under the heavy burden of his wrath, in the most woeful and most miserable estate of Apostasy? What say I, shall we render unto the Lord for so incomprehensible a benefit,
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it is the soule of other vertues, the rule of our actions, and the summarie of the Law, it is the vpholder of Martyrs, the ladder of heaven & the peace of conscience:
it is the soul of other Virtues, the Rule of our actions, and the summary of the Law, it is the upholder of Martyrs, the ladder of heaven & the peace of conscience:
yea, I dare say, that it is a tast, a beginning here of that infinit loue which hence we shall carrie toward Christ our husband when we shall be presented vnto him without spot or wrinkle, a most chaste spouse, vnited,
yea, I Dare say, that it is a taste, a beginning Here of that infinite love which hence we shall carry towards christ our husband when we shall be presented unto him without spot or wrinkle, a most chaste spouse, united,
and perfectly haue this promise of marriage consummated and fulfilled. To this our husband and redeemer, with the Father, and the holy Spirit, three persons,
and perfectly have this promise of marriage consummated and fulfilled. To this our husband and redeemer, with the Father, and the holy Spirit, three Persons,
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