Come and see. The blisse of brightest beautie: shining out of Sion in perfect glorie Being the summe of foure sermons preached in the Cathedrall Church of Glocester at commandment of superiours. By William Loe.
My welbeloued is white, and ruddie, the chiefest of ten thousand. Cant. 5. 10. YOu may iustly demand of me (blessed, and beloued in the Lord Iesus) as the daughters or faithfull people of Ierusalem do here of the spouse in the Canticles, concerning her beloued, saying:
My well-beloved is white, and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand. Cant 5. 10. YOu may justly demand of me (blessed, and Beloved in the Lord Iesus) as the daughters or faithful people of Ierusalem do Here of the spouse in the Canticles, Concerning her Beloved, saying:
What is thy beloued more then other beloued? what is thy beloued more then another louer, that thou dost so charge vs? because of late I denounced from this place before you (not against you,
What is thy Beloved more then other Beloved? what is thy Beloved more then Another lover, that thou dost so charge us? Because of late I denounced from this place before you (not against you,
for I am perswaded better things of you my brethren, and such as accompanie saluation) Paule his fearefull curse of Anathema Maranatha, to wit, If any man loue not the Lord Iesus, let him be accursed when the Lord shall come:
for I am persuaded better things of you my brothers, and such as accompany salvation) Paul his fearful curse of Anathema Maranatha, to wit, If any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be accursed when the Lord shall come:
And my reply vnto you must be my text, which the spouse here maketh to the like demand, that is, My beloued is white, and ruddie, the chiefest of ten thousand.
And my reply unto you must be my text, which the spouse Here makes to the like demand, that is, My Beloved is white, and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand.
and most glorious lustre to the whole Christian world? The rigor of the law frō Sinay is satisfied in the righteousnesse of the Gospell from mount Sion. If any thē be affectionate, let him come hither, here is loue;
and most glorious lustre to the Whole Christian world? The rigor of the law from Sinai is satisfied in the righteousness of the Gospel from mount Sion. If any them be affectionate, let him come hither, Here is love;
and if he haue grace, here is his welbeloued also, and this commencement and commerce of sweet loue, will be the whetstone of true, perfect and perpetuall loue.
and if he have grace, Here is his well-beloved also, and this commencement and commerce of sweet love, will be the whetstone of true, perfect and perpetual love.
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her affection she vttereth by appellation of vnfained loue, welbeloued: and also by application, thus, My welbeloued: she then describes him generally,
her affection she uttereth by appellation of unfeigned love, well-beloved: and also by application, thus, My well-beloved: she then describes him generally,
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In her generall description she sets him downe in orient colours of heauenly perfection, as first his puritie, is white, both essentially ( is ) and especially to, white. Secondly his purity,
In her general description she sets him down in orient colours of heavenly perfection, as First his purity, is white, both essentially (is) and especially to, white. Secondly his purity,
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and deceiptfull beautie, that vaine vermillion die mingled with white, (like bloud in snow) both vanishing with the Suns beames, with sicknes, old age, and many other casualties;
and deceitful beauty, that vain vermilion die mingled with white, (like blood in snow) both vanishing with the Suns beams, with sickness, old age, and many other casualties;
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and felt the breathes of blessed loue that breathed out of his tender bowels, or had bene rapt vp with Paule into the third heauen, to be lift vp aboue my selfe,
and felt the breathes of blessed love that breathed out of his tender bowels, or had be rapt up with Paul into the third heaven, to be lift up above my self,
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but both dying before they could finish it, as being surprised (as I conceiue) with the singular loue of the Lord Iesus pourtrayed herein most mystically, and diuinely.
but both dying before they could finish it, as being surprised (as I conceive) with the singular love of the Lord Iesus portrayed herein most mystically, and divinely.
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But how shall I then dare to aduenture, or take vpon me to open my mouth to set forth this loue? seeing as S. Bernard saith, None can vnderstād Paules meaning,
But how shall I then Dare to adventure, or take upon me to open my Mouth to Set forth this love? seeing as S. Bernard Says, None can understand Paul's meaning,
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This onely comforts me, that God hath granted two meanes to know these sacred mysteries, the one infused and extraordinarie, onely proper and peculiar to the men of God in the former ages;
This only comforts me, that God hath granted two means to know these sacred Mysteres, the one infused and extraordinary, only proper and peculiar to the men of God in the former ages;
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the other attained by studie, and industrie ioyned with inuocation to God for illumination & grace, the onely sacred reliques of Iesus Christ left to his seruants in these last ages.
the other attained by study, and industry joined with invocation to God for illumination & grace, the only sacred Relics of Iesus christ left to his Servants in these last ages.
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first, she by way of petition intreateth saying, Shew me (ô thou whom my soule loueth) when thou feedest, where thou liest at noone? And then he by way of replication answereth, My loue, my doue, mine vndefiled, open vnto me, for my head is full of dewe,
First, she by Way of petition intreateth saying, Show me (o thou whom my soul loves) when thou Feedest, where thou liest At noon? And then he by Way of replication Answers, My love, my dove, mine undefiled, open unto me, for my head is full of dew,
whereupon the Church doth in eight Chapters in this diuine song, nine and twenty times style him (her best beloued ) as if she could neuer too oft remember his vnspeakeable loue towards her his welbeloued.
whereupon the Church does in eight Chapters in this divine song, nine and twenty times style him (her best Beloved) as if she could never too oft Remember his unspeakable love towards her his well-beloved.
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If therefore we of the last and worst generation be transported, and out of our wits as you think (being rauished with the surpassing loue of God, it being shed in our hearts by the holy Ghost) weare it to God:
If Therefore we of the last and worst generation be transported, and out of our wits as you think (being ravished with the surpassing love of God, it being shed in our hearts by the holy Ghost) wear it to God:
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as appeareth in his canonical Epistles, chusing now to die, and depart in beholding the surpassing beautie thereof, insomuch that he summons all degrees, children, yong men and the aged to the view thereof,
as appears in his canonical Epistles, choosing now to die, and depart in beholding the surpassing beauty thereof, insomuch that he summons all Degrees, children, young men and the aged to the view thereof,
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epitomiseth our seruice thus, Be not distracted with many circumstances, for what God requireth of thee, is in thee, to wit, the seruice of thy mouth by confession,
epitomiseth our service thus, Be not distracted with many Circumstances, for what God requires of thee, is in thee, to wit, the service of thy Mouth by Confessi,
Thus haue the sacred sonnes of the true Churches generation expressed their affectionate rauishments in this diuine loue, shewing that nothing can be more pious, nothing is more precious.
Thus have the sacred Sons of the true Churches generation expressed their affectionate ravishments in this divine love, showing that nothing can be more pious, nothing is more precious.
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And this heauenly affection also is not onely generall in the whole Church, but also particularly in euery religious soule, which applieth it soundly, certainely, and sweetly to it selfe,
And this heavenly affection also is not only general in the Whole Church, but also particularly in every religious soul, which Applieth it soundly, Certainly, and sweetly to it self,
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and saith as the spouse here, He is my beloued, by way of appropriation, whereby wee may discerne a twofold certainety of our faith, the one of the obiect;
and Says as the spouse Here, He is my Beloved, by Way of appropriation, whereby we may discern a twofold certainty of our faith, the one of the Object;
Dauid could saie, Blessed is the man whose sins are forgiuen. Yet this is but Christ in the whole cloth, (as we may say) but Paule had learned to turne Dauids quorum into his owne ego, and say, whereof I am cheefe, and so cut himselfe a garment therof to couer his owne wretchednes:
David could say, Blessed is the man whose Sins Are forgiven. Yet this is but christ in the Whole cloth, (as we may say) but Paul had learned to turn David quorum into his own ego, and say, whereof I am chief, and so Cut himself a garment thereof to cover his own wretchedness:
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The reason of this certainty, is this. Because faith maketh that present which is absent. Therfore by the Spirit of God faith is called The euidence of things not seene.
The reason of this certainty, is this. Because faith makes that present which is absent. Therefore by the Spirit of God faith is called The evidence of things not seen.
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albeit in great happinesse of estate, if he be not perswaded of the enioyment therof? What sound solace is it to any Christian to know, that there is a life euerlasting,
albeit in great happiness of estate, if he be not persuaded of the enjoyment thereof? What found solace is it to any Christian to know, that there is a life everlasting,
And Alipius S. Augustines louing consort applied the beginning of the 14. Chapter to the Rom. to the end that S. Augustine might thereby recouer & confirme him that wauered,
And Alipius S. Augustine's loving consort applied the beginning of the 14. Chapter to the Rom. to the end that S. Augustine might thereby recover & confirm him that wavered,
So the spouse here appropriateth Gods deere loue to her owne affections, whereby we may learne, That to a deuoted and truly religious soule, Christ Iesus applied is the onely loue, and life.
So the spouse Here appropriateth God's deer love to her own affections, whereby we may Learn, That to a devoted and truly religious soul, christ Iesus applied is the only love, and life.
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O heare a godly soule speake in her diuine phrases to Christ Iesus, applying him to euery part, to her mouth, saying, Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth, that her words might be gracious,
O hear a godly soul speak in her divine phrases to christ Iesus, applying him to every part, to her Mouth, saying, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth, that her words might be gracious,
and seasoned by the salt of the spirit of God. 2. To her breasts, My beloued is as a bundle of myrrhe vnto me, he shall lie betweene my breasts, that by alwaies meditating on him, she might not be drawne aside to the by-paths of follie,
and seasoned by the salt of the Spirit of God. 2. To her breasts, My Beloved is as a bundle of myrrh unto me, he shall lie between my breasts, that by always meditating on him, she might not be drawn aside to the bypaths of folly,
and vanity. 3. To her affections, Set me as a seale vpon thine heart, that she might neuer be without his impression. 4. To her actions, And as a signet vpon thine arme, that she might neuer be destitute of his directions.
and vanity. 3. To her affections, Set me as a seal upon thine heart, that she might never be without his impression. 4. To her actions, And as a signet upon thine arm, that she might never be destitute of his directions.
and as it were neglected them, and hath set his loue onely vpon vs, yea the Angels that fel he hath reserued in chaines of darknesse for the iudgement of the great day,
and as it were neglected them, and hath Set his love only upon us, yea the Angels that fell he hath reserved in chains of darkness for the judgement of the great day,
and the flesh, holdeth the truth inseparably against all heresie and schisme, and leadeth indeclinably into the Paradise of God, we should with all deuoted thankfulnesse entertaine this holy blessednesse.
and the Flesh, holds the truth inseparably against all heresy and Schism, and leads indeclinably into the Paradise of God, we should with all devoted thankfulness entertain this holy blessedness.
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Fiftly, seeing that we may by holy faith (as in a christall mirror) behold the whole holy and vndeuided Trinitie in this worke of louing, sauing and sanctifiing grace, we should as those that had newly receiued their eye sight,
Fifty, seeing that we may by holy faith (as in a crystal mirror) behold the Whole holy and undivided Trinity in this work of loving, Saving and sanctifying grace, we should as those that had newly received their eye sighed,
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For see, God the father so loued vs, that he gaue his onely begotten sonne, &c. that whosoeuer beleeueth in him should not perish, but should haue euerlasting life.
For see, God the father so loved us, that he gave his only begotten son, etc. that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but should have everlasting life.
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God the sonne so loued vs that he would die for vs, God the holy ghost so loued vs, that he maketh request for vs with sighes vnutterable in our soules.
God the son so loved us that he would die for us, God the holy ghost so loved us, that he makes request for us with sighs unutterable in our Souls.
Who would not then gather hence diuine affections according to the measure of grace giuen vnto vs? calling to mind the precept of Christ which is the summe of all:
Who would not then gather hence divine affections according to the measure of grace given unto us? calling to mind the precept of christ which is the sum of all:
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vsing indeed the world necessarily, but so as if they vsed it not, which caused their loue to be continuall, not flashes of passion rather then true affection, enduring for a moment,
using indeed the world necessarily, but so as if they used it not, which caused their love to be continual, not flashes of passion rather then true affection, enduring for a moment,
and with the blade thereof deuide asunder the soule and spirit, euen with this one stroke, If any man loue not the Lord Iesus, let him be accursed Anathema Maranatha.
and with the blade thereof divide asunder the soul and Spirit, even with this one stroke, If any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be accursed Anathema Maranatha.
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or were distracted of his wit, or were condemned to execution, how would we tender him that could and would heale our eye sight, restore vs to our right minde,
or were distracted of his wit, or were condemned to execution, how would we tender him that could and would heal our eye sighed, restore us to our right mind,
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and redeeme vs from the dreadfull horror of death? But Christ hath illuminated vs with the light of grace, that were in the power of darknesse and shadow of death, hath giuen vs repentance vnto life,
and Redeem us from the dreadful horror of death? But christ hath illuminated us with the Light of grace, that were in the power of darkness and shadow of death, hath given us Repentance unto life,
and in the other life the eye hath not seene, nor the eare heard, nor the heart can conceiue, what is his displaied glory, in seeing him as he is seene,
and in the other life the eye hath not seen, nor the ear herd, nor the heart can conceive, what is his displayed glory, in seeing him as he is seen,
Do we diligently seeke him (when we haue lost him by our preuarication) as wee vse to do those whom our soule loueth? and as did that much louing soule Mary Magdalen when she sought him at the fearefull sepulcher,
Do we diligently seek him (when we have lost him by our prevarication) as we use to do those whom our soul loves? and as did that much loving soul Marry Magdalen when she sought him At the fearful sepulcher,
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and abode there, though a weake woman, and would not be satisfied with looking, but asked Iesus, (then risen) (supposing he had bene a gardiner) If thou hast taken away my Lord, tell me, where thou hast put him, that I may fetch him.
and Abided there, though a weak woman, and would not be satisfied with looking, but asked Iesus, (then risen) (supposing he had be a gardener) If thou hast taken away my Lord, tell me, where thou hast put him, that I may fetch him.
and in hearing lay vp the things in our hearts, as did the blessed Virgin? Do we restore and giue for his sake as Zacheus, and Cornelius did? Do we suffer reproch gladly for his glory,
and in hearing lay up the things in our hearts, as did the blessed Virgae? Do we restore and give for his sake as Zacchaeus, and Cornelius did? Do we suffer reproach gladly for his glory,
If we looke the Lord Iesus among some gouernors, they say he is not heere, many of vs haue something else to do then to attend preaching ▪ If among some of the rude people, they seldome or neuer thinke of him.
If we look the Lord Iesus among Some Governors, they say he is not Here, many of us have something Else to do then to attend preaching ▪ If among Some of the rude people, they seldom or never think of him.
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yea and do what they can to profane into their owne wicked hands ▪ the holy goods of Gods Church, which their forfathers bountifully bestowed vpon her.
yea and do what they can to profane into their own wicked hands ▪ the holy goods of God's Church, which their Forefathers bountifully bestowed upon her.
O good Lord Iesus come quickly, else thou wilt not haue one foote of ground left at thy second coming, to take possession of this earth that is thine owne,
O good Lord Iesus come quickly, Else thou wilt not have one foot of ground left At thy second coming, to take possession of this earth that is thine own,
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Let vs be abashed, and confounded at this our ingratitude and neglect, and let vs henceforth expresse in our actions the true conditions of vnfained, and heartie loue.
Let us be abashed, and confounded At this our ingratitude and neglect, and let us henceforth express in our actions the true conditions of unfeigned, and hearty love.
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2. Let vs accompt our selues vnhappie that we be not where he is, as did the said Paule, who desired to be dissolued and to be with Christ Iesus. 3. Let vs suffer al things for him,
2. Let us account our selves unhappy that we be not where he is, as did the said Paul, who desired to be dissolved and to be with christ Iesus. 3. Let us suffer all things for him,
yea death it selfe, that as Paule said to the Elders of Ephesus at Miletum, that we may finish our course with ioy. 4. Let vs be with him as we may, to wit, in affection, seeing (while we liue here) we cannot be with him as we would to enioy his blessed presence:
yea death it self, that as Paul said to the Elders of Ephesus At Miletus, that we may finish our course with joy. 4. Let us be with him as we may, to wit, in affection, seeing (while we live Here) we cannot be with him as we would to enjoy his blessed presence:
The puritie of this bright beautie consists in the essentialnes ( • ) and especialnesse thereof, white. The essentialitie discerneth it from all hypocriticall, painted,
The purity of this bright beauty consists in the essentialness (•) and especialness thereof, white. The essentiality discerneth it from all hypocritical, painted,
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and seeming shewes of goodly lustre, which are for nought but to deceiue: and the especialnesse distinguisheth it in excellency from all other glories, albeit essentiall and true;
and seeming shows of goodly lustre, which Are for nought but to deceive: and the especialness Distinguisheth it in excellency from all other Glories, albeit essential and true;
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This is seeming holines, and pretended righteousnesse. Neither this generation, nor this way is essentiall; for the one is in conceipt, and the other in shew, both deceitfull, both dangerous,
This is seeming holiness, and pretended righteousness. Neither this generation, nor this Way is essential; for the one is in conceit, and the other in show, both deceitful, both dangerous,
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and know their sinfull erring, but are led on, and deluded with a conceiptfull, headie, and specious glittering of their owne ouerloued, and ouerweened Helena.
and know their sinful erring, but Are led on, and deluded with a conceitful, heady, and specious glittering of their own overlove, and overweened Helena.
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and faine themselues iust men, and demand questions of puritie, and professed holinesse; but the intendment was to turne the taile & sting like a serpentine, surrepent generation.
and feign themselves just men, and demand questions of purity, and professed holiness; but the intendment was to turn the tail & sting like a serpentine, surrepent generation.
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All this hypocrisie and painted purity is wrought out by the strength of imagination, and conceit, which S. Paule mannerly termeth flattering of our selues;
All this hypocrisy and painted purity is wrought out by the strength of imagination, and conceit, which S. Paul mannerly termeth flattering of our selves;
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The instance of Ananias makes this euident, to whom Peter saith, Why hath Sathan tempted thine heart that thou should belie the holy Ghost? That is, See now O Ananias how strangely the diuell hath stirred vp thy fond imaginations,
The instance of Ananias makes this evident, to whom Peter Says, Why hath Sathan tempted thine heart that thou should belie the holy Ghost? That is, See now Oh Ananias how strangely the Devil hath stirred up thy found Imaginations,
By the inward conceit, they are sure, that their breasts be not transparent like a glasse to be seene through, be their inward parts neuer so wretched,
By the inward conceit, they Are sure, that their breasts be not transparent like a glass to be seen through, be their inward parts never so wretched,
and crying out to their brethren, (whom they most contemptuously despise) like the Elizean spirits to the Tartarian, and say, Procul, ô proculite profani.
and crying out to their brothers, (whom they most contemptuously despise) like the Elizean spirits to the Tartarian, and say, Procul, o proculite profani.
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and as did mad Aiax taking rammes for lambes, and taking carts for castles, as they do Qui concipiunt aethera mente. The way also that this generation walketh in, is like them, to wit, a seeming iust, and imagined straight way.
and as did mad Ajax taking rams for Lambs, and taking carts for Castles, as they do Qui concipiunt aethera mente. The Way also that this generation walks in, is like them, to wit, a seeming just, and imagined straight Way.
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these dizzie dottards are onely guided by opinion, the very fountaine of Atheisme, and the high way to heresie and schisme grounded vpon vncertainties,
these dizzy dottards Are only guided by opinion, the very fountain of Atheism, and the high Way to heresy and Schism grounded upon uncertainties,
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These contrariwise take vpon them to know suddenly all reason, all rule, all resolutions, and like ignorant idiots controll euen their learned Priests.
These contrariwise take upon them to know suddenly all reason, all Rule, all resolutions, and like ignorant Idiots control even their learned Priests.
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And yet againe in the singularitie of his sincerity aboue all his fellowes, he told his Master, that if all forsooke him, he would not ▪ and see his sinfull defect immediatly following,
And yet again in the singularity of his sincerity above all his Fellows, he told his Master, that if all forsook him, he would not ▪ and see his sinful defect immediately following,
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as a punishment of that presumptuous singularity, for he first, and onely denied him, and that most strangely being vanquished with very slight prouocations.
as a punishment of that presumptuous singularity, for he First, and only denied him, and that most strangely being vanquished with very slight provocations.
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Looke vp then to your Lord Iesus your soules beloued, and in him, and by him you shall see a beautifull generation, regenerated by grace, who are of his owne generation,
Look up then to your Lord Iesus your Souls Beloved, and in him, and by him you shall see a beautiful generation, regenerated by grace, who Are of his own generation,
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For there are foure sorts of whitenes: First fanatically phantasticall whitenes. Secondly superficiall whitenes. Thirdly naturall whitenes; but changeable in the subiect.
For there Are foure sorts of whiteness: First fanatically fantastical whiteness. Secondly superficial whiteness. Thirdly natural whiteness; but changeable in the Subject.
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because of the exceeding great whitenes she hath in her eyes, which scattereth so the sight, that the optiques thereof cannot discerne perfectly the obiects.
Because of the exceeding great whiteness she hath in her eyes, which Scattereth so the sighed, that the optiques thereof cannot discern perfectly the objects.
Such are all those that conceiue themselues pure, and yet are not washed and cleansed from their euill conscience, who say they see, and therefore their sinnes remaine;
Such Are all those that conceive themselves pure, and yet Are not washed and cleansed from their evil conscience, who say they see, and Therefore their Sins remain;
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like the gilded potsheard Salomon speakes of, that the next shower of raine discouereth to be but an outcast for the potters field, how gloriously soeuer it glister.
like the gilded potsherd Solomon speaks of, that the next shower of rain Discovereth to be but an outcast for the potters field, how gloriously soever it glister.
Such was, and is this speciall Candor in our welbeloued Lord Iesus, and his chosen, who euen in this life haue these white robes in part put on them mentioned in the Reuelation, not their owne conceited attire of the righteousnesse of workes, but Gods owne righteousnesse;
Such was, and is this special Candor in our well-beloved Lord Iesus, and his chosen, who even in this life have these white robes in part put on them mentioned in the Revelation, not their own conceited attire of the righteousness of works, but God's own righteousness;
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Behold then with milke white, and pure eyes of holy faith your Lord Iesus especiall and perfect whitenesse, your precious diamond in especialnesse, by whom all wee,
Behold then with milk white, and pure eyes of holy faith your Lord Iesus especial and perfect whiteness, your precious diamond in especialness, by whom all we,
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His conception pure, he was conceiued by the holy Ghost. 2. His birth pure, he was borne of an vndefiled virgin. 3. His life the perfection of sanctimony,
His conception pure, he was conceived by the holy Ghost. 2. His birth pure, he was born of an undefiled Virgae. 3. His life the perfection of sanctimony,
Teaching thereby, that furie and wrath doth oft transport vs to fell and desperate actions, and therefore his holy doctrine as an axe strooke at the roote.
Teaching thereby, that fury and wrath does oft transport us to fell and desperate actions, and Therefore his holy Doctrine as an axe struck At the root.
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but in spite of death, and the diuell, and the wicked world, he was declared mightily to be the Sonne of God, by the spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection from the dead.
but in spite of death, and the Devil, and the wicked world, he was declared mightily to be the Son of God, by the Spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection from the dead.
but of the other, That their very consciences are defiled, and they themselues (howsoeuer reputed holy for some good workes) yet reprooued to euery good worke.
but of the other, That their very Consciences Are defiled, and they themselves (howsoever reputed holy for Some good works) yet reproved to every good work.
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Likewise because no vnpure thing shall enter into the kingdome of God, and therefore surely no party propale Christian that dealeth hypocritically shall there haue entrance:
Likewise Because no unpure thing shall enter into the Kingdom of God, and Therefore surely no party propale Christian that deals hypocritically shall there have Entrance:
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The Pharisies were men separate from others in respect of their pretended perfection, they were pure in their garments, pure in their deuotion, pure in their laundring.
The Pharisees were men separate from Others in respect of their pretended perfection, they were pure in their garments, pure in their devotion, pure in their laundring.
The Hemerobaptists euery day did baptize and drench themselues in water, imagining that all their sinnes were thereby washed away, for •asse ex opere operato;
The Hemerobaptists every day did baptise and drench themselves in water, imagining that all their Sins were thereby washed away, for •asse ex Opere operato;
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In Christendome what should I recall from hell the old Cathari, that pretended the onely purity of life? the Gnostiques that had (as they deemed) the impropriation of all diuine knowledge;
In Christendom what should I Recall from hell the old Cathari, that pretended the only purity of life? the Gnostics that had (as they deemed) the impropriation of all divine knowledge;
and common wealth? And we see many are daily misled, and misperswaded by Iesuites, the rare illuminates accompted of the world, who pretend aboue all the rest of their frie to be the most perfect in respect of their direction in all negociations, in ordine ad Deum; and most sacred in that holy exercise which they obtrude vpon their nouices, that subiect and deuote themselues vnto them;
and Common wealth? And we see many Are daily misled, and misperswaded by Iesuites, the rare illuminates accounted of the world, who pretend above all the rest of their fry to be the most perfect in respect of their direction in all negotiations, in Order ad God; and most sacred in that holy exercise which they obtrude upon their Novices, that Subject and devote themselves unto them;
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and teacheth vs that men are deceiued most with shewes, and that the diuell when he meanes most mischiefe then doth he (as Iezabel did) paint and set out himselfe to shew.
and Teaches us that men Are deceived most with shows, and that the Devil when he means most mischief then does he (as Jezebel did) paint and Set out himself to show.
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for all is not gold that glittereth, saith the old, and true English Adage. Is there one that can cunningly expound the Scriptures? Do not suddenly beleeue him,
for all is not gold that glittereth, Says the old, and true English Adage. Is there one that can cunningly expound the Scriptures? Do not suddenly believe him,
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Especially note them if they pretend holy and pure names, as do the mahumeticall Saracens at this day, boasting that they came of Sara the free woman,
Especially note them if they pretend holy and pure names, as do the mahumeticall Saracens At this day, boasting that they Come of Sarah the free woman,
Beware then of false prophets, and be assured that as many as partake of this beauty are essentially sincere, not in words onely but in deeds, not in conceit or opinion, but in vnderstanding and verity;
Beware then of false Prophets, and be assured that as many as partake of this beauty Are essentially sincere, not in words only but in Deeds, not in conceit or opinion, but in understanding and verity;
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The blessings of grace they reade, they perceiue, they enioy, and ioy in the certaine expectation of glory which euen now they haue a taste of and earnestly long after.
The blessings of grace they read, they perceive, they enjoy, and joy in the certain expectation of glory which even now they have a taste of and earnestly long After.
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They know they are iudgements, not opinions, therefore to be subscribed vnto. They are statutes like these of the Medes and Persians, therefore not to be repealed:
They know they Are Judgments, not opinions, Therefore to be subscribed unto. They Are statutes like these of the Medes and Persians, Therefore not to be repealed:
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That his will may be done in sincerity, not neglected with pretence of purity, and that his kingdome may come vnto vs in verity, and not we put it from vs in deceitfull integrity.
That his will may be done in sincerity, not neglected with pretence of purity, and that his Kingdom may come unto us in verity, and not we put it from us in deceitful integrity.
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Let the begetters and hatchers of new opinions be amazed, who more trust their priuate spirit then the streame of iudgement, who had rather be the head of a foxe then the taile of a lyon,
Let the begetters and hatchers of new opinions be amazed, who more trust their private Spirit then the stream of judgement, who had rather be the head of a fox then the tail of a Lion,
Vnlesse your righteousnes exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisies, (that is, of all hypocriticall and seeming professors) you cannot enter into the kingdome of heauen.
Unless your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, (that is, of all hypocritical and seeming professors) you cannot enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
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Come to this pure fountaine, for here is the cleane water that Ezechìel speakes of, powred out vpon you to purifie you in Gods sight by the inuisible hand of the sacred Trinitie.
Come to this pure fountain, for Here is the clean water that Ezechìel speaks of, poured out upon you to purify you in God's sighed by the invisible hand of the sacred Trinity.
and that in the end he may present you beautifull and blamelesse in his displaied glory, in the bright and white eminent robes of his owne righteousnesse in Christ, our onely mediatour, and perfecter.
and that in the end he may present you beautiful and blameless in his displayed glory, in the bright and white eminent robes of his own righteousness in christ, our only Mediator, and perfecter.
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Who is this that cometh from Edome (that is, frō this cursed earth) saith Esay, with red-coloured clothes of Bozrah, that is, with trophies of victory and triumph? &c. There is skarlet red, Esay 63. 1. I am the rose of the field,
Who is this that comes from Edom (that is, from this cursed earth) Says Isaiah, with red-coloured clothes of Bozrah, that is, with trophies of victory and triumph? etc. There is scarlet read, Isaiah 63. 1. I am the rose of the field,
Thus we may on all sides see Iewes and Gentiles, Princes and Priests, souldiers and seruants, doing whatsoeuer the Lord of heauen had determined before to be done.
Thus we may on all sides see Iewes and Gentiles, Princes and Priests, Soldiers and Servants, doing whatsoever the Lord of heaven had determined before to be done.
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Looke vpon him againe, and see him perplexed in all his members, with loathsome spittings in his blessed face, with piercing thornes vpon his sacred head, with buffets vpon his comely cheekes, with stripes vpon his manly backe,
Look upon him again, and see him perplexed in all his members, with loathsome spittings in his blessed face, with piercing thorns upon his sacred head, with buffets upon his comely cheeks, with stripes upon his manly back,
and with the transverse part of the crosse vpon his glorious shoulders. 3. Impeached in his estate with scornefull reproches, his good name wronged with blasphemies, his honor trampled vpon with shamelesse obloquies, his holy garments shared with profane lottery,
and with the transverse part of the cross upon his glorious shoulders. 3. Impeached in his estate with scornful Reproaches, his good name wronged with Blasphemies, his honour trampled upon with shameless Obloquies, his holy garments shared with profane lottery,
and his reputation stained with the association of theeues ▪ 4. Tormented in his senses, his touch with the piercing nayles, his sent with the loathsomnesse of Caluarie, the place of dead sculs;
and his reputation stained with the association of thieves ▪ 4. Tormented in his Senses, his touch with the piercing nails, his sent with the loathsomeness of Calvary, the place of dead skulls;
why hast thou forsaken me? Yet none of this, nor all this could suffice vntill he had yeelded vp his sacred soule into the hands of his heauenly Father.
why hast thou forsaken me? Yet none of this, nor all this could suffice until he had yielded up his sacred soul into the hands of his heavenly Father.
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Blessed, and beloued men, fathers, and brethren in this our Beloued, is not this his zealous loue the roseall beautie of our benediction? 1. Is not this that bloud that purgeth vs from all our sinnes? 2. that speaketh better things for vs then the bloud of Abel? for that called for vengeance,
Blessed, and Beloved men, Father's, and brothers in this our beloved, is not this his zealous love the roseal beauty of our benediction? 1. Is not this that blood that Purgeth us from all our Sins? 2. that speaks better things for us then the blood of Abel? for that called for vengeance,
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but this craues for vs mercie. 3. Is not this the sacrifice whereby we haue remission of our sinne? 4. Is not this the reconciliation whereby wee do partake of the diuine nature, this sacred bloud being shed into our hearts by the Spirit of God? 1. Is not this red sea the bath for all sinners, to cure vs of our leprosies of incontinency, of our lethargies of ingratitude, of our dropsies of couetousnesse,
but this craves for us mercy. 3. Is not this the sacrifice whereby we have remission of our sin? 4. Is not this the reconciliation whereby we do partake of the divine nature, this sacred blood being shed into our hearts by the Spirit of God? 1. Is not this read sea the bath for all Sinners, to cure us of our Leprosies of incontinency, of our Lethargies of ingratitude, of our dropsies of covetousness,
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I haue circuited the whole earth, and can finde no where any such loue, as in thy glorious passion, the breadth whereof is Charity diffused, dilating it selfe into the fowre parts of the world.
I have circuited the Whole earth, and can find no where any such love, as in thy glorious passion, the breadth whereof is Charity diffused, dilating it self into the fowre parts of the world.
for this so vnutterable and grieuous passion, sustained for thy sake, to make thee a wretched sonne of man by nature, to become a blessed sonne of God by grace.
for this so unutterable and grievous passion, sustained for thy sake, to make thee a wretched son of man by nature, to become a blessed son of God by grace.
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for in the sacrament he is white in the bread, and red in the wine: therefore in the Scripture stiled sometime Manna, which was white, like the christall dew;
for in the sacrament he is white in the bred, and read in the wine: Therefore in the Scripture styled sometime Manna, which was white, like the crystal due;
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The grapes of this sacred vine were the parts of his body, the crosse the wine presse, his bloud the holy liquor thereof, making glad both God, and man:
The grapes of this sacred vine were the parts of his body, the cross the wine press, his blood the holy liquour thereof, making glad both God, and man:
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These sacred seales of bread and wine shew the Lords death vntill he come againe. Iosephs coate besprinkled with bloud, portended him to old Israel as dead, but not actually;
These sacred Seals of bred and wine show the lords death until he come again. Joseph's coat besprinkled with blood, portended him to old Israel as dead, but not actually;
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This holy mixture of white and red appeared in the opening of his side, whence flowed water and bloud, this blessed opening being much more powerfull then Moses rod;
This holy mixture of white and read appeared in the opening of his side, whence flowed water and blood, this blessed opening being much more powerful then Moses rod;
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so out of the side of the second Adam the Church should be framed, to saue (as Noahs arke) the sonnes of men from the generall and fearefull deluge of sinne, and shame.
so out of the side of the second Adam the Church should be framed, to save (as Noahs Ark) the Sons of men from the general and fearful deluge of sin, and shame.
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yea testified vnto vs againe in reference, euen in his mysticall members, that is, in the beleeuers, by forgiuing whose sinnes he hath made them pure and white in his fight,
yea testified unto us again in Referente, even in his mystical members, that is, in the believers, by forgiving whose Sins he hath made them pure and white in his fight,
This being indeed their matchlesse felicitie, that they were so greatly honored of their God, that they should shadow out vnto him his Christ whipped, stocked, striken, stoned, tormented, tortured, and bloudily butchered.
This being indeed their matchless felicity, that they were so greatly honoured of their God, that they should shadow out unto him his christ whipped, stocked, stricken, stoned, tormented, tortured, and bloodily butchered.
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And let them againe behold his martyrs as pure lillies cloathed with his righteousnesse, and as red roses in their sacred martyrdomes, into whose calendar euery beleeuing soule should desire rather to be registred,
And let them again behold his Martyrs as pure lilies clothed with his righteousness, and as read roses in their sacred martyrdoms, into whose calendar every believing soul should desire rather to be registered,
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And feruency of zeale is an effect of our loue, and is an heroicall, and magnanimious vertue shed in our hearts by the holy Ghost, whereby we are moued to holy anger when either the glory of God, his truth, or his honor is violated.
And fervency of zeal is an Effect of our love, and is an heroical, and magnanimous virtue shed in our hearts by the holy Ghost, whereby we Are moved to holy anger when either the glory of God, his truth, or his honour is violated.
The zeale of God doth eate one vp, when God giueth such courage and magnanimity of heart vnto some one man, that he withstands many mightie and malicious transgressors;
The zeal of God does eat one up, when God gives such courage and magnanimity of heart unto Some one man, that he withstands many mighty and malicious transgressors;
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Such an one was Elias against all Baals false prophets, and Micheas against the foure hundred false prophets of Ahab: and of late yeares Martin Luther against the Pope and all his complices.
Such an one was Elias against all Baal's false Prophets, and Micheas against the foure hundred false Prophets of Ahab: and of late Years Martin Luther against the Pope and all his accomplices.
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for bonus sanguis non mentitur: honorable bloud cannot dissemble, we suffer God to be blasphemed in our hearing, Christ to be scorned, his sacred Ministrie to be despised;
for bonus sanguis non mentitur: honourable blood cannot dissemble, we suffer God to be blasphemed in our hearing, christ to be scorned, his sacred Ministry to be despised;
and we in the meane while either assent thereunto, or neglect to rebuke it; which sheweth that we partake not at all of this diuine and roselike beautie.
and we in the mean while either assent thereunto, or neglect to rebuke it; which shows that we partake not At all of this divine and roselike beauty.
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His holy bloud be vpon vs, and vpon our children to our saluation, according to Gods blessed promise made to the Patriarks, Prophets, and to all the faithfull.
His holy blood be upon us, and upon our children to our salvation, according to God's blessed promise made to the Patriarchs, prophets, and to all the faithful.
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as also the excellency of the partie, that he is the chiefest in heauen, and the choicest on earth, together with the perfection of both heauen and earth in himselfe,
as also the excellency of the party, that he is the chiefest in heaven, and the Choicest on earth, together with the perfection of both heaven and earth in himself,
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The Papists, imitating the Platonists, are very superstitious in numbers, the one putting a fatall necessity in them in the period of estates and kingdomes;
The Papists, imitating the Platonists, Are very superstitious in numbers, the one putting a fatal necessity in them in the Period of estates and kingdoms;
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The mysticall numbers of sacred text are these, to wit, three, foure, fiue, sixe, seauen, eight, ten, twelue. Ten and twelue meete vs in this text by variation of readings, both signifying perfection. Ten is the highest of simple numbers, all nations after ten begin to number againe.
The mystical numbers of sacred text Are these, to wit, three, foure, fiue, sixe, seauen, eight, ten, twelue. Ten and twelue meet us in this text by variation of readings, both signifying perfection. Ten is the highest of simple numbers, all Nations After ten begin to number again.
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For twelue, we reade of twelue Patriarches the sonnes of Iacob, twelue stones set vp in Iordan, twelue precious stones in the breast plate of Aaron. At twelue yeares Salomon decideth the plea of the dead child.
For twelue, we read of twelue Patriarchs the Sons of Iacob, twelue stones Set up in Iordan, twelue precious stones in the breast plate of Aaron. At twelue Years Solomon decideth the plea of the dead child.
Christ the true Salomon at twelue yeares disputeth with the Doctors. Twelue Apostles are sent to perfect the kingdome of grace. Twelue foundations, twelue gates, twelue Angels the porters;
christ the true Solomon At twelue Years disputeth with the Doctors. Twelue Apostles Are sent to perfect the Kingdom of grace. Twelue foundations, twelue gates, twelue Angels the porters;
a tree that beareth twelue manner of fruites medicinable all the twelue moneths of the yeare, describe the perfection of the kingdome of glory in the celestiall Ierusalem.
a tree that bears twelue manner of fruits medicinable all the twelue months of the year, describe the perfection of the Kingdom of glory in the celestial Ierusalem.
so described by Iohn the Diuine, Apoc. 5. A throne is seene in heauen, one sitting theron hauing a booke in his hand written within and without, sealed with seauen seales.
so described by John the Divine, Apocalypse 5. A throne is seen in heaven, one sitting theron having a book in his hand written within and without, sealed with seauen Seals.
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Let no man despaire, but conceiue hope vnspeakable, for by participation of the word, we become the sonnes of God, seeing that Iesus Christ by incarnation is become the sonne of man.
Let no man despair, but conceive hope unspeakable, for by participation of the word, we become the Sons of God, seeing that Iesus christ by incarnation is become the son of man.
as thou hast heard, and liued? If Moses spake thus of the voice of an Angell (for the law was giuen by the ministrie of Angels) what may we say of the gracious words of eternall life, vttered by the Lord of life? Indeed the cloud that led the people of God in the wildernesse, was darke toward the Aegyptians,
as thou hast herd, and lived? If Moses spoke thus of the voice of an Angel (for the law was given by the Ministry of Angels) what may we say of the gracious words of Eternal life, uttered by the Lord of life? Indeed the cloud that led the people of God in the Wilderness, was dark towards the egyptians,
By Baptisme the second seale we put on Christ, Gal. 3. 2. For as many as are baptized into Christ, haue put on Christ, & are engraffed into him by the Spirit, Rom. 6. For if we be graffed into him by the similitude of his death:
By Baptism the second seal we put on christ, Gal. 3. 2. For as many as Are baptised into christ, have put on christ, & Are engrafted into him by the Spirit, Rom. 6. For if we be graffed into him by the similitude of his death:
priuatiuely in forgiuing our sinfulnesse, and positiuely in conferring his owne righteousnesse vpon vs, begun by sanctification, perfected by glorification.
privatively in forgiving our sinfulness, and positively in conferring his own righteousness upon us, begun by sanctification, perfected by glorification.
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This blessed seale of sacred baptisme being vnto vs NONLATINALPHABET, as Clemens Alexandrinus calleth it, the counterpoise of all deadly venime of corruption, being also the diluuium peccati, as Nazianzen cleapes it, the deluge of sinne;
This blessed seal of sacred Baptism being unto us, as Clemens Alexandrian calls it, the counterpoise of all deadly venom of corruption, being also the diluuium peccati, as Nazianzen cleapes it, the deluge of sin;
Behold againe his head on the crosse inclined to heare vs pray, his heart opened that we might see his deare loue, his armes stretched forth to embrace vs, his whole body exposed to shame, scorne, and torture, to redeeme vs.
Behold again his head on the cross inclined to hear us pray, his heart opened that we might see his deer love, his arms stretched forth to embrace us, his Whole body exposed to shame, scorn, and torture, to Redeem us
His descent the fourth seale was the death of death, and the death of the diuell who had the power of death, the ruine of the gates of hell, that they might neuer preuaile against his people, the triumph ouer darknesse,
His descent the fourth seal was the death of death, and the death of the Devil who had the power of death, the ruin of the gates of hell, that they might never prevail against his people, the triumph over darkness,
By his resurrection the fift seale, our corruption putteth on incorruption, the bandes of death are broken, the horror of the graue is turned to sweete repose and sacred rest in the Lord.
By his resurrection the fift seal, our corruption putteth on incorruption, the bands of death Are broken, the horror of the graven is turned to sweet repose and sacred rest in the Lord.
The mission of the holy Ghost being the seauenth seale, hath furnished the Christian Church of the redeemed with the seauenfold graces of his glorious spirit.
The mission of the holy Ghost being the Seventh seal, hath furnished the Christian Church of the redeemed with the sevenfold graces of his glorious Spirit.
Gregory vpon Ezech. saith, that seauen ascents or steps were to go vp into Ierusalem the holy citie, mystically signifying the seauen graces of Gods spirit tending to the perfection of Christian glory.
Gregory upon Ezekiel Says, that seauen ascents or steps were to go up into Ierusalem the holy City, mystically signifying the seauen graces of God's Spirit tending to the perfection of Christian glory.
For by his reuealed Natiuity wee as new borne babes in the second birth must desire the sincere milke of the word, to feede our soules therby vp to eternall life
For by his revealed Nativity we as new born babes in the second birth must desire the sincere milk of the word, to feed our Souls thereby up to Eternal life
And by the sending of his graces, whereby the loue of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Spirit which is giuen vnto vs, that all things may be consecrated to Gods glory.
And by the sending of his graces, whereby the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Spirit which is given unto us, that all things may be consecrated to God's glory.
Christ is sealed in the tribe of Iuda, in whom also the rest are sealed, to be the associats of the Lambe, according to that ancient prophecy of Iacob, Gen. 49. saying, that the Scepter should not depart from Iuda vntill Silo come.
christ is sealed in the tribe of Iuda, in whom also the rest Are sealed, to be the associates of the Lamb, according to that ancient prophecy of Iacob, Gen. 49. saying, that the Sceptre should not depart from Iuda until Silo come.
I will not here mention the pourtraiture which Pub. Lentul. sent vnto the Senate of Rome, describing the lineaments of our Sauiour, as he was vpon earth:
I will not Here mention the portraiture which Pub. Lentul. sent unto the Senate of Rome, describing the lineaments of our Saviour, as he was upon earth:
and wauing at his backe like a Nazarite, with a parted beard, and the whole frame of his blessed body being incomparably beyond all men that euer were, both in feature and fauour.
and waving At his back like a Nazarite, with a parted beard, and the Whole frame of his blessed body being incomparably beyond all men that ever were, both in feature and favour.
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and others in the table painting, & limming of that Lord of life, according to the rude hand of many an idle lozel, that dares aduenture to pourtray that sacred beautie.
and Others in the table painting, & limming of that Lord of life, according to the rude hand of many an idle lozel, that dares adventure to portray that sacred beauty.
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but behold our true Salomons eloquence, whō being yet but a child of twelue yeares, the grand Doctors are amazed to heare, Luke 2. Being a man his very enemies said, No man spake like this man.
but behold our true Solomon's eloquence, whom being yet but a child of twelue Years, the grand Doctors Are amazed to hear, Luke 2. Being a man his very enemies said, No man spoke like this man.
Mat. 7. 29. Yet this gracious eloquence, and heauenly charming was follie to the Pharisies, who thrust him out, Lu. 4. 29. and to the vnbeleeuers madnes,
Mathew 7. 29. Yet this gracious eloquence, and heavenly charming was folly to the Pharisees, who thrust him out, Lu. 4. 29. and to the unbelievers madness,
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and therefore they cry, He hath a diuell. So euen at this day, the spirit of prophecie (which indeed is the sauor of life vnto life) becomes to some misperswaded misbeleeuers the fauor of death vnto death.
and Therefore they cry, He hath a Devil. So even At this day, the Spirit of prophecy (which indeed is the savour of life unto life) becomes to Some misperswaded misbelievers the favour of death unto death.
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for out of his mouth goeth a two edged sword, Apoc. 1. 16. By the eloquence of his word he leadeth the facile, with the terrour of his sword he enforceth the stubborne, and vnwilling:
for out of his Mouth Goes a two edged sword, Apocalypse 1. 16. By the eloquence of his word he leads the facile, with the terror of his sword he enforceth the stubborn, and unwilling:
and of Herod Agrippa a persecuter of Christs preachers, who was eaten vp of wormes in the sight of thousands at Cesarea Philippi, Act. 12. be exemplary warnings to all posterities how they dare resist the Lord Iesus.
and of Herod Agrippa a Persecutor of Christ Preachers, who was eaten up of worms in the sighed of thousands At Caesarea Philippi, Act. 12. be exemplary Warnings to all Posterities how they Dare resist the Lord Iesus.
And God the Father hath giuen him a kingdome that shall not be taken away, Dan. 7. 14. As the Angell told the blessed Virgine, That Christ should rule ouer the house of Iacob for euer, Luke 2. 33. His equity sustaining his throne,
And God the Father hath given him a Kingdom that shall not be taken away, Dan. 7. 14. As the Angel told the blessed Virgae, That christ should Rule over the house of Iacob for ever, Lycia 2. 33. His equity sustaining his throne,
For he iudgeth not by the sight of the eyes, nor by the hearing of the eares ▪ but according to iudgment, and equity. Esay 11. 4. His magnificence is boundlesse mercie, All about him smell of Myrrhe, Aloes and Cassia.
For he Judgeth not by the sighed of the eyes, nor by the hearing of the ears ▪ but according to judgement, and equity. Isaiah 11. 4. His magnificence is boundless mercy, All about him smell of Myrrh, Aloes and Cassia.
And therfore the spouse representing the Church of the redeemed, saith in the Cant. We will runne after thee in the sweete odors of these thine oyntments,
And Therefore the spouse representing the Church of the redeemed, Says in the Cant We will run After thee in the sweet odours of these thine ointments,
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For he is the NONLATINALPHABET, by which the heauens and the earth were perfected. The Elohim by whom al things in the great vniuerse receiue speciall perfection in particular;
For he is the, by which the heavens and the earth were perfected. The Elohim by whom all things in the great universe receive special perfection in particular;
The Iewes saw no beauty, nor comlinesse in him, yet beleeuing eyes saw in the mount a glimpse of that glory which rauished them with exceeding great ioy.
The Iewes saw no beauty, nor comeliness in him, yet believing eyes saw in the mount a glimpse of that glory which ravished them with exceeding great joy.
seeing that the chiefest, and choicest man and woman among vs is more then a litle imperfect, let vs flie and hasten to our perfection, to be perfect men and women in Christ Iesus,
seeing that the chiefest, and Choicest man and woman among us is more then a little imperfect, let us fly and hasten to our perfection, to be perfect men and women in christ Iesus,
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and that we resolue that it is our chiefest grace, and choicest beauty, to haue the least resemblance of his diuine perfection in vs. Euen so Lord Iesus.
and that we resolve that it is our chiefest grace, and Choicest beauty, to have the least resemblance of his divine perfection in us Even so Lord Iesus.
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