Bovvels opened, or, A discovery of the neere and deere love, union and communion betwixt Christ and the Church, and consequently betwixt Him and every beleeving soule Delivered in divers sermons on the fourth fifth and sixt chapters of the Canticles. By that reverend and faithfull minister of the Word, Doctor Sibs, late preacher unto the honourable societie of Grayes Inne, and Master of Katharine Hall in Cambridge. Being in part finished by his owne pen in his life time, and the rest of them perused and corrected by those whom he intrusted with the publishing of his works.
but, as none entered into the Holy of Holies, but the High Priest, so none can enter into the mystery of this Song of Songs, but such as have more neare Communion with Christ. Songs, and specially Mariage-Songs, serve to expresse mens owne Ioyes, and others praises.
but, as none entered into the Holy of Holies, but the High Priest, so none can enter into the mystery of this Song of Songs, but such as have more near Communion with christ. Songs, and specially Mariage-Songs, serve to express men's own Joys, and Others praises.
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So, this Booke containes The Mutuall Ioyes, and Mutuall Praises betwixt Christ and his Church. And as Christ and his Church, are the greatest persons that partake of humane nature,
So, this Book contains The Mutual Joys, and Mutual Praises betwixt christ and his Church. And as christ and his Church, Are the greatest Persons that partake of humane nature,
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Such a sinfull abuse of this Heavenly Booke is farre from the intention of the Holy Ghost in it, which is by stouping low to us, to take advantage to raise us higher unto him;
Such a sinful abuse of this Heavenly Book is Far from the intention of the Holy Ghost in it, which is by stooping low to us, to take advantage to raise us higher unto him;
that by taking advantage of the sweetest passage of our life, ( Mariage ) and the most delightfull affection ( Love ) in the sweetest manner of Expression ( by a Song ) he might carrie up the Soule to things of a Heavenly Nature.
that by taking advantage of the Sweetest passage of our life, (Marriage) and the most delightful affection (Love) in the Sweetest manner of Expression (by a Song) he might carry up the Soul to things of a Heavenly Nature.
Amongst other wayes of Mortification, there be two remarkable, 1. By imbittering all earthly things unto us, whereby the Affections are deaded to them. 2. By shewing more noble, excellent, and fit Objects.
among other ways of Mortification, there be two remarkable, 1. By embittering all earthly things unto us, whereby the Affections Are deadened to them. 2. By showing more noble, excellent, and fit Objects.
The holy Spirit hath chosen this way in this Song; by elevating and raising our affections and love, to take it off from other things, that so it might runne in its right Channell.
The holy Spirit hath chosen this Way in this Song; by elevating and raising our affections and love, to take it off from other things, that so it might run in its right Channel.
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what a shame is it, that man having in him such excellent affections as Love, Ioy, Delight, should cleave to dirty base things that are worse than himselfe,
what a shame is it, that man having in him such excellent affections as Love, Joy, Delight, should cleave to dirty base things that Are Worse than himself,
so becomming debased like them? Therefore the Spirit of God, our of mercy and pitie to man, would raise up his affections, by taking comparison from earthly things leading to higher matters, that onely deserve Love, Ioy, Delight, and Admiration. Let Gods stouping to us, occasion our rising up unto him;
so becoming debased like them? Therefore the Spirit of God, our of mercy and pity to man, would raise up his affections, by taking comparison from earthly things leading to higher matters, that only deserve Love, Joy, Delight, and Admiration. Let God's stooping to us, occasion our rising up unto him;
for, here the greatest things, The Mystery of Mysteries, the Communion betwixt Christs and his Church, is set out in the familiar comparison of a Marriage: that so we might the better see it in the glasse of a comparison, which we cannot so directly conceive of,
for, Here the greatest things, The Mystery of Mysteres, the Communion betwixt Christ and his Church, is Set out in the familiar comparison of a Marriage: that so we might the better see it in the glass of a comparison, which we cannot so directly conceive of,
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which continues, untill 5. That the Church perceiving of Christs constant affection unto her, notwithstanding her unkind dealing, recovers and cleaves faster to Christ, than ever before. Chap. 3. These passages agree to the Experience of the best Christians in the state of their owne lives.
which continues, until 5. That the Church perceiving of Christ constant affection unto her, notwithstanding her unkind dealing, recovers and cleaves faster to christ, than ever before. Chap. 3. These passages agree to the Experience of the best Christians in the state of their own lives.
And therefore, by reason of connexion of this Chapter with the former Verse, we will first speake somwhat of it briefly, onely to make way for that which followes.
And Therefore, by reason of connexion of this Chapter with the former Verse, we will First speak somewhat of it briefly, only to make Way for that which follows.
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with the End, why? That the Spices there of may flow out. 2. We have an invitation of Christ by the Church, to come into his Garden, with the End, To eat his pleasant fruits.
with the End, why? That the Spices there of may flow out. 2. We have an invitation of christ by the Church, to come into his Garden, with the End, To eat his pleasant fruits.
The words are spoken by Christ, because he cals it ( My Garden ) and the Church after, invites him to eat of (His) pleasant fruits, not of (Hers) yet the words may be likewise, an answer, to a former secret desire of the Church; whereof the order is this.
The words Are spoken by christ, Because he calls it (My Garden) and the Church After, invites him to eat of (His) pleasant fruits, not of (Hers) yet the words may be likewise, an answer, to a former secret desire of the Church; whereof the order is this.
The Church being sensible of some deadnesse of Spirit; secretly desires some further quickening. Christ then answers those desires, by commanding the winds to blow upon her.
The Church being sensible of Some deadness of Spirit; secretly Desires Some further quickening. christ then answers those Desires, by commanding the winds to blow upon her.
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For the first Point named, we see here, that Christ sends forth his Spirit, with Command to all meanes, under the name of North and South wind, to further the fruitfulnesse of his Church. The wind is natures fanne, what winds are to the Garden, that the Spirit of Christ, in the use of meanes, is to the soule.
For the First Point nam, we see Here, that christ sends forth his Spirit, with Command to all means, under the name of North and South wind, to further the fruitfulness of his Church. The wind is nature's fan, what winds Are to the Garden, that the Spirit of christ, in the use of means, is to the soul.
This drew the Disciples in admiration to say, What manner of man is this, Mat. 8. 27. that even the winds and the seas obey him? And cannot the same power still the winds and waves of the Churches and States, and cause a sodaine clame,
This drew the Disciples in admiration to say, What manner of man is this, Mathew 8. 27. that even the winds and the Seas obey him? And cannot thee same power still the winds and waves of the Churches and States, and cause a sudden claim,
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but both agree in this, that both are necessary for the Garden: where we see, That, The courses that Christ takes, Observation from the contrary blasts of winds.
but both agree in this, that both Are necessary for the Garden: where we see, That, The courses that christ Takes, Observation from the contrary blasts of winds.
But howsoever, all things are ours, Paul, Apollos, Cephas, things present and to come, life, death, &c. all things work together for good to us, being in Christ.
But howsoever, all things Are ours, Paul, Apollos, Cephas, things present and to come, life, death, etc. all things work together for good to us, being in christ.
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Hence it is that the manifold wisdome of Chirst maketh use of such variety of conditions, and hence it is that the Spirit of Christ is mild in some mens Ministeries, and sharpe in others.
Hence it is that the manifold Wisdom of Christ makes use of such variety of conditions, and hence it is that the Spirit of christ is mild in Some men's Ministeries, and sharp in Others.
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we must therefore take heed of it, and quicken those things that are ready to die, or els in stead of the North and South-wind, God will send an East-wind that shall dri• up all,
we must Therefore take heed of it, and quicken those things that Are ready to die, or Else in stead of the North and south wind, God will send an East wind that shall dri• up all,
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The Spirit of Christ in the use of meanes is a free agent, sometimes blowes strongly, somtimes more mildly, somtimes not at all, no creature hath these winds in a bag at command,
The Spirit of christ in the use of means is a free agent, sometime blows strongly, sometimes more mildly, sometimes not At all, no creature hath these winds in a bag At command,
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and theresore it is wisdome to y•eld to the gales of the Spirit, though in some other things (as Salomon observes) it may hinder to observe the winds, yet here it is necessary and profitable to observe the winds of the Spirit.
and Therefore it is Wisdom to y•eld to the gales of the Spirit, though in Some other things (as Solomon observes) it may hinder to observe the winds, yet Here it is necessary and profitable to observe the winds of the Spirit.
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Now for the cleare understanding of what we are to speak of, let us first observe 1. Why the Spirit of God in the use of the meanes is compared to wind.
Now for the clear understanding of what we Are to speak of, let us First observe 1. Why the Spirit of God in the use of the means is compared to wind.
So doth the Spirit disperse such clouds as corruption and Satan raise up in the soule, that we may clearely see the face of God in Iesus Christ. 4 The wind hath a cooling and a tempering quality,
So does the Spirit disperse such Clouds as corruption and Satan raise up in the soul, that we may clearly see the face of God in Iesus christ. 4 The wind hath a cooling and a tempering quality,
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So the Spirit likewise is of a searching nature, and discerneth betwixt the joynts and the marrow, betwixt the flesh and the Spirit, &c. searching those hidden corruptions, that nature could never have found out. 6 The wind hath a cherishing and a fructifying force.
So the Spirit likewise is of a searching nature, and discerneth betwixt the Joints and the marrow, betwixt the Flesh and the Spirit, etc. searching those hidden corruptions, that nature could never have found out. 6 The wind hath a cherishing and a fructifying force.
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So the Spirit is a quickening and a cherishing Spirit, and maketh the heart which is as a barren wildernesse, to be fruitfull. 7 The wind hath a conveying power of sweet smells in the ayre, to carry them from one to another.
So the Spirit is a quickening and a cherishing Spirit, and makes the heart which is as a barren Wilderness, to be fruitful. 7 The wind hath a conveying power of sweet smells in the air, to carry them from one to Another.
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[ To blow, &c. ] See here the order, linking and concatination of things one under another, to the prospering of a poore flower or plant in a Garden; not onely soyle is needfull,
[ To blow, etc. ] See Here the order, linking and concatenation of things one under Another, to the prospering of a poor flower or plant in a Garden; not only soil is needful,
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and God commanding all, as here, the winds to Blow upon his Garden. To this end as a wonderfull mercy to his people, it is said Hos. 2. 22. And it shall come to passe in that day, I will heare saith the Lord, I will heare the Heavens,
and God commanding all, as Here, the winds to Blow upon his Garden. To this end as a wonderful mercy to his people, it is said Hos. 2. 22. And it shall come to pass in that day, I will hear Says the Lord, I will hear the Heavens,
So, In spirituall things there is a Chaine of Causes and Effects; Prayer comes from Faith, Rom. 10. 14. Faith from the Hearing of the Word, Hearing from a Preacher; by whom God by his Spirit blowes upon the heart:
So, In spiritual things there is a Chain of Causes and Effects; Prayer comes from Faith, Rom. 10. 14. Faith from the Hearing of the Word, Hearing from a Preacher; by whom God by his Spirit blows upon the heart:
and a Preacher from Gods sending. If the God of Nature should but hinder and take away one linke of natures chaine, the whole frame would be disturbed.
and a Preacher from God's sending. If the God of Nature should but hinder and take away one link of nature's chain, the Whole frame would be disturbed.
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Well, That which Christ commands here, is for the winds to Blow upon his Garden. And we need blowing, our spirits will be becalmed els, and stand at a stay,
Well, That which christ commands Here, is for the winds to Blow upon his Garden. And we need blowing, our spirits will be becalmed Else, and stand At a stay,
Therefore we need Blowing, 1. In regard of our naturall inhability. 2. In regard of our dulnesse and heavines cleaving to nature occasionally. 3. In regard of contrary winds from without, Sathan hath his bellows filled with his spirit, hinders the work of grace all they can,
Therefore we need Blowing, 1. In regard of our natural inhability. 2. In regard of our dulness and heaviness cleaving to nature occasionally. 3. In regard of contrary winds from without, Sathan hath his bellows filled with his Spirit, hinders the work of grace all they can,
so that we need not onely Christs blowing, but also his stopping other contrary winds, that they blow not, Rev. 7. 1. 4. In regard of the estate and condition of the new convenant, wherein all beginning, growth,
so that we need not only Christ blowing, but also his stopping other contrary winds, that they blow not, Rev. 7. 1. 4. In regard of the estate and condition of the new Covenant, wherein all beginning, growth,
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But, Why is the Church compared to a Garden? Christ herein takes all manner of termes to expresse himselfe and the state of the Church, as it is to him, to shew us that wheresoever we are, we may have occasion of heavenly thoughts, to raise up our thoughts to higher matters.
But, Why is the Church compared to a Garden? christ herein Takes all manner of terms to express himself and the state of the Church, as it is to him, to show us that wheresoever we Are, we may have occasion of heavenly thoughts, to raise up our thoughts to higher matters.
but it usefull (as occasion serves) both to God and man. Further, In a garden there are variety of flowers and spices; especially in those hot Countries;
but it useful (as occasion serves) both to God and man. Further, In a garden there Are variety of flowers and spices; especially in those hight Countries;
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So Christs chiefe care and delight is for his Church: he walks in the midst of the seven golden Candlestickes: and if he defend and protect States, it is that they may be a harbour to his Church.
So Christ chief care and delight is for his Church: he walks in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks: and if he defend and Pact States, it is that they may be a harbour to his Church.
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And then againe, as in Gardens there had wont to have Fountaines and streames which run through their Gardens: as Paradise had foure streames which ran through it.
And then again, as in Gardens there had wont to have Fountains and streams which run through their Gardens: as Paradise had foure streams which ran through it.
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sometimes planting, pruning and weeding, &c. So in the Church and hearts of Christians, Christ hath alwayes somewhat to do, we would els soone be over-growne and turne wild:
sometime planting, pruning and weeding, etc. So in the Church and hearts of Christians, christ hath always somewhat to do, we would Else soon be overgrown and turn wild:
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but as Christians, to make good that we are so, by feeling the graces of Gods Spirit in some comfortable measure, that so Christ may have somthing in us, that he may delight to dwell with us,
but as Christians, to make good that we Are so, by feeling the graces of God's Spirit in Some comfortable measure, that so christ may have something in us, that he may delight to dwell with us,
For, It is so far from being an ill signe, that Christ is at cost with us, in following us with afflictions, that it is rather a sure signe of his love.
For, It is so Far from being an ill Signen, that christ is At cost with us, in following us with afflictions, that it is rather a sure Signen of his love.
It is strange to be fruitlesse and barren in this place that we live in, being watered with the deaw of Heaven, under the sweet influence of the meanes.
It is strange to be fruitless and barren in this place that we live in, being watered with the dew of Heaven, under the sweet influence of the means.
as our prayers, Heb. 12. 18. Heb. 13. We must then learne of himselfe, how and wherein to please him, obedience from a broken heart is the best sacrifice.
as our Prayers, Hebrew 12. 18. Hebrew 13. We must then Learn of himself, how and wherein to please him, Obedience from a broken heart is the best sacrifice.
We must not bring forth fruit to our selves, as GOD complaines of Ephraim. Honour, Riches, and the like, are but secondary things, arbitrary at Gods pleasure to cast in:
We must not bring forth fruit to our selves, as GOD complains of Ephraim. Honour, Riches, and the like, Are but secondary things, arbitrary At God's pleasure to cast in:
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but, to have an active heart fruitfull from this ground, that God hath planted us for this purpose, that we may doe good to mankind, this is an excellent consideration not to pro•ane our calling.
but, to have an active heart fruitful from this ground, that God hath planted us for this purpose, that we may do good to mankind, this is an excellent consideration not to pro•ane our calling.
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From which especiall care of Gods over it, this is a good plea for us to God, I am thine, save me, I am a plant of thine owne setting, nothing is in me but what is thine, therefore cherish what is thine.
From which especial care of God's over it, this is a good plea for us to God, I am thine, save me, I am a plant of thine own setting, nothing is in me but what is thine, Therefore cherish what is thine.
for Christ is not like a boxe of oyntment shut up and not opened, but like that boxe of oyntment that Mary powred out, which perfumes all the whole house with the sweetnesse thereof.
for christ is not like a box of ointment shut up and not opened, but like that box of ointment that Marry poured out, which perfumes all the Whole house with the sweetness thereof.
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Hence we see also, That, Where once God begins, he goes on, and delights to add incouragement to incouragement, Observ. to maintaine new setters up in Religion:
Hence we see also, That, Where once God begins, he Goes on, and delights to add encouragement to encouragement, Observation to maintain new setters up in Religion:
For, not onely it infuseth grace, but also stirres sit up, that we may be ready prepared for every good worke, otherwise, we cannot do that which we are able to do, the Spirit must bring all into exercise, els, the habits of grace will lie asleep;
For, not only it infuseth grace, but also stirs fit up, that we may be ready prepared for every good work, otherwise, we cannot do that which we Are able to do, the Spirit must bring all into exercise, Else, the habits of grace will lie asleep;
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Wheresoever grace is truely begun and stirred up, there is still a further desire of Christs presence, and approaching daily more and more neare to the soule, the Church thinkes him never neare enough to her,
Wheresoever grace is truly begun and stirred up, there is still a further desire of Christ presence, and approaching daily more and more near to the soul, the Church thinks him never near enough to her,
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Now these degrees of Christs approaches to the soul untill his Second Comming are that he may manifest himselfe more and more in defending, comforting and inabling his Church with Grace ▪ every further manifestation of his presence, is a further Comming.
Now these Degrees of Christ Approaches to the soul until his Second Coming Are that he may manifest himself more and more in defending, comforting and enabling his Church with Grace ▪ every further manifestation of his presence, is a further Coming.
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Hence we may see that those that do not desire the presence of Christ in his Ordinances, are (it is to be feared) such as the wind of the Holy Ghost never blew upon.
Hence we may see that those that do not desire the presence of christ in his Ordinances, Are (it is to be feared) such as the wind of the Holy Ghost never blew upon.
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There are some of such a disposition, as they cannot indure the presence of Christ: such as Antichrist and his limms, whom the presence of Christ in his Ordinances blasts and consumes.
There Are Some of such a disposition, as they cannot endure the presence of christ: such as Antichrist and his limbs, whom the presence of christ in his Ordinances blasts and consumes.
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And is it not fit that Christ should eat fruit of his owne vine, have comfort of his owne Garden, to tast of his owne fruits? The onely delight Christ hath in the world, is in his Garden: and that he might take the more delight in it, he makes it fruitfull,
And is it not fit that christ should eat fruit of his own vine, have Comfort of his own Garden, to taste of his own fruits? The only delight christ hath in the world, is in his Garden: and that he might take the more delight in it, he makes it fruitful,
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So much sincerity, so much confidence, If our heart condemne us not of unsincerity, we may in a reverend manner speake boldly to Christ: It is not fit there should be strangenesse betwixt Christ and his Spouse; neither indeed will there be,
So much sincerity, so much confidence, If our heart condemn us not of unsincerity, we may in a reverend manner speak boldly to christ: It is not fit there should be strangeness betwixt christ and his Spouse; neither indeed will there be,
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A•d againe, after that the Church hath denied her selfe and the vanities of the world, entring into a way and course of mortification, whom els hath she to give her selfe to, or receive contentment from.
A•d again, After that the Church hath denied her self and the vanities of the world, entering into a Way and course of mortification, whom Else hath she to give her self to, or receive contentment from.
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O let us take the Apostles counsell, Coloss. 1. 1. To labour to walk worthy of the Lord, &c. unto all well-pleasing, increasing in knowledge, and fruitfulnesse in every good worke.
Oh let us take the Apostles counsel, Coloss. 1. 1. To labour to walk worthy of the Lord, etc. unto all Well-pleasing, increasing in knowledge, and fruitfulness in every good work.
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Therefore the Psalmist desiring that the words of his mouth and the meditations of his heart might be acceptable before God, first begs cleansing from his secret sinnes.
Therefore the Psalmist desiring that the words of his Mouth and the meditations of his heart might be acceptable before God, First begs cleansing from his secret Sins.
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And still we must remember that he himselfe must worke in us, whatsoever is well-pleasing in his sight, that so we may be perfect in every good thing to do his will, having grace whereby we may serve him acceptably.
And still we must Remember that he himself must work in us, whatsoever is Well-pleasing in his sighed, that so we may be perfect in every good thing to do his will, having grace whereby we may serve him acceptably.
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should we not much more study to please Christ the fountaine of goodnesse? Labour therefore to be spirituall, for to be carnally minded is death, and those that are in the flesh cannot please God.
should we not much more study to please christ the fountain of Goodness? Labour Therefore to be spiritual, for to be carnally minded is death, and those that Are in the Flesh cannot please God.
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It came from a good Spirit in David, when he said, Of thine owne Lord I give thee, &c. God accounts the works and fruits that comes from us to be ours,
It Come from a good Spirit in David, when he said, Of thine own Lord I give thee, etc. God accounts the works and fruits that comes from us to be ours,
This he doth to incourage us, but because the grace whereby we judge and will aright comes from God, it is our duty to ascribe whatsoever is good in us,
This he does to encourage us, but Because the grace whereby we judge and will aright comes from God, it is our duty to ascribe whatsoever is good in us,
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The imperfections in well-doing are onely ours, and those Christ will pardon, as knowing how to beare with the infirmities of his Spouse, being the weaker vessell.
The imperfections in welldoing Are only ours, and those christ will pardon, as knowing how to bear with the infirmities of his Spouse, being the Weaker vessel.
And as Christ commands the North and South-wind to blow for cherishing, so Satan labours to stirre up an East pinching wind, to take either from indeavour,
And as christ commands the North and south wind to blow for cherishing, so Satan labours to stir up an East pinching wind, to take either from endeavour,
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Why should we think basely of that which Christ thinks precious? Why should we thinke that offensive which he counts as incense? We must not give false witnesse of the work of grace in our hearts,
Why should we think basely of that which christ thinks precious? Why should we think that offensive which he counts as incense? We must not give false witness of the work of grace in our hearts,
What though as they come from us they have a relish of the old man, seeing he takes them from us, and perfumes them with his own sweet odors, to presents them unto God.
What though as they come from us they have a relish of the old man, seeing he Takes them from us, and perfumes them with his own sweet odours, to presents them unto God.
To conclude this Point, let it be our study to be in such a condition wherein we may please Christ; and whereas we are daily prone to offend him, let us daily renew our covenant with Him, and in him:
To conclude this Point, let it be our study to be in such a condition wherein we may please christ; and whereas we Are daily prove to offend him, let us daily renew our Covenant with Him, and in him:
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Now upon the Churches Invitation for Christ to come into his Garden, followes His gracious Answer unto the Churches Desire, in the first Verse of this fift Chapter.
Now upon the Churches Invitation for christ to come into his Garden, follows His gracious Answer unto the Churches Desire, in the First Verse of this fift Chapter.
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I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my myrrhe with my spice, I have eaten my honey-combe with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milke;
I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my myrrh with my spice, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey, I have drunk my wine with my milk;
Then Vers. 2. is set forth The secure estate of the Church at this time, I sleepe, but my heart waketh, in setting downe whereof the Holy Ghost here by Salomon shewes likewise
Then Vers. 2. is Set forth The secure estate of the Church At this time, I sleep, but my heart waketh, in setting down whereof the Holy Ghost Here by Solomon shows likewise
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Now Christ upon the secure estate and condition of the Church desires her, To open unto him, Ver. 2. Which desire and waiting of Christs is put off and sleighted with poore and slender excuses, Verse 3. I have put off my coat,
Now christ upon the secure estate and condition of the Church Desires her, To open unto him, Ver. 2. Which desire and waiting of Christ is put off and sleighted with poor and slender excuses, Verse 3. I have put off my coat,
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but my Beloved had withdrawen himselfe, &c. whereupon she layes about her, is restlesse, and inquires after Christ from the watchmen, who misuse, wound her, and take away her veile from her, Vers ▪ 7. Another Intercourse in this Chapter here is, That the Church for all this gives not over searching after Christ:
but my beloved had withdrawn himself, etc. whereupon she lays about her, is restless, and inquires After christ from the watchmen, who misuse, wound her, and take away her veil from her, Vers ▪ 7. another Intercourse in this Chapter Here is, That the Church for all this gives not over searching After christ:
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Where upon a Question moved by them, touching her Beloved, Ver. 9. What is thy Beloved more than another Beloved? She takes occasion (being full of love) which is glad of all occasions to speak of the Beloved, to burst forth into his Praises, by many elegant Expressions, Vers. 10, 11, 12, &c. 1. In generall; setting him at a large distance, beyond comparison from all others, to be The chiefest of ten thousand, Vers. 10. 2. In particulars, Ver ▪ 11, &c. His head is as most fine gold, &c. The Issue whereof was;
Where upon a Question moved by them, touching her beloved, Ver. 9. What is thy beloved more than Another beloved? She Takes occasion (being full of love) which is glad of all occasions to speak of the beloved, to burst forth into his Praises, by many elegant Expressions, Vers. 10, 11, 12, etc. 1. In general; setting him At a large distance, beyond comparison from all Others, to be The chiefest of ten thousand, Vers. 10. 2. In particulars, For ▪ 11, etc. His head is as most fine gold, etc. The Issue whereof was;
Whether is thy Beloved gone, O thou fairest among women, &c. Unto which demand the Church makes Answer, Chap. 6. 2. and so Ver. 3 of that Chapter, makes a confident triumphant close unto all these grand passages fore-named.
Whither is thy beloved gone, Oh thou Fairest among women, etc. Unto which demand the Church makes Answer, Chap. 6. 2. and so Ver. 3 of that Chapter, makes a confident triumphant close unto all these grand passages forenamed.
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The first thing then which offereth it selfe to our consideration, is, Christs Answer to the Churches Invitation, Chap. 4. 16. I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my myrrhe with my spice;
The First thing then which Offereth it self to our consideration, is, Christ Answer to the Churches Invitation, Chap. 4. 16. I am come into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, I have gathered my myrrh with my spice;
For the first then, in that Christ makes such a reall Answer unto the Churchs Invitation, I am come into my Garden, &c. We see, That Christ comes into his Garden: 'Tis much that he that hath heaven to delight in, will delight to dwell among the sons of sinfull men:
For the First then, in that christ makes such a real Answer unto the Churches Invitation, I am come into my Garden, etc. We see, That christ comes into his Garden: It's much that he that hath heaven to delight in, will delight to dwell among the Sons of sinful men:
and then heares these desires of the soule stirred up by his owne Spirit, Lord, thou hast heard the desires of the humble, none are fit to pray but the humble, such as discerne their owne wants:
and then hears these Desires of the soul stirred up by his own Spirit, Lord, thou hast herd the Desires of the humble, none Are fit to pray but the humble, such as discern their own Wants:
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Now, God heares our Prayers, First, Because the Materialls of these holy desires are good in themselves, and from the Person from whence they come, his beloved Spouse, as it is Cant. 2. 14. where Christ desiring to heare the voice of his Church, saith, Let me see thy Countenance,
Now, God hears our Prayers, First, Because the Materials of these holy Desires Are good in themselves, and from the Person from whence they come, his Beloved Spouse, as it is Cant 2. 14. where christ desiring to hear the voice of his Church, Says, Let me see thy Countenance,
Thus the voice of the Spouse is sweet, because it is stirred up by his owne Spirit, which burnes the Incense, and whence all comes which is savingly good.
Thus the voice of the Spouse is sweet, Because it is stirred up by his own Spirit, which burns the Incense, and whence all comes which is savingly good.
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This offering up of our prayers in the name of Christ, is that which with his sweet odors perfumes all our Sacrifices and Prayers; because being in the Covenant of Grace, God respects whatsoever comes from us,
This offering up of our Prayers in the name of christ, is that which with his sweet odours perfumes all our Sacrifices and Prayers; Because being in the Covenant of Grace, God respects whatsoever comes from us,
Not onely as in the neare bond of marriage, husband and wife, but also as he hath given us to Christ: which is his plea unto the Father, Ioh. 17. 6. Thine they were, thou gavest them me, &c. The desires of the Church please him,
Not only as in the near bound of marriage, husband and wife, but also as he hath given us to christ: which is his plea unto the Father, John 17. 6. Thine they were, thou Gavest them me, etc. The Desires of the Church please him,
thou shalt call, and presently he shall say, Here I am, &c. so as soone as Daniel had ended that excellent prayer, the Angell telleth him, At the beginning of thy supplications the decree came forth, &c. So because he knowes what to put into our hearts, he knowes our desires and thoughts.
thou shalt call, and presently he shall say, Here I am, etc. so as soon as daniel had ended that excellent prayer, the Angel Telleth him, At the beginning of thy supplications the Decree Come forth, etc. So Because he knows what to put into our hearts, he knows our Desires and thoughts.
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when we have none to go to, yet we have God to whom we may freely powre out our hearts, there being no place in the world that can restraine us from his presence,
when we have none to go to, yet we have God to whom we may freely pour out our hearts, there being no place in the world that can restrain us from his presence,
Him reconciled, upon all occasions to powre out his heart before Him, who is mercifull and faithfull, wise and most able to helpe us. Why are we discouraged therefore;
Him reconciled, upon all occasions to pour out his heart before Him, who is merciful and faithful, wise and most able to help us. Why Are we discouraged Therefore;
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and why are we cast downe, when we have such a powerfull and such a gracious God to go to in all our extremities? He that can pray can never be much uncomfortable.
and why Are we cast down, when we have such a powerful and such a gracious God to go to in all our extremities? He that can pray can never be much uncomfortable.
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What a pitifull case is it to lose other comforts, and therewith also to be in such a state, that we cannot go to God with any boldnesse? It is the greatest losse of all, when we have lost the spirit of Prayer.
What a pitiful case is it to loose other comforts, and therewith also to be in such a state, that we cannot go to God with any boldness? It is the greatest loss of all, when we have lost the Spirit of Prayer.
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and with a purpose of sinning (though we act it not) the Lord will not regard the prayers of such a one, they are abominable ( The very sacrifice of the wicked is abominable )
and with a purpose of sinning (though we act it not) the Lord will not regard the Prayers of such a one, they Are abominable (The very sacrifice of the wicked is abominable)
Shall I look for mercy that have no mercifull heart my selfe? Can I hope to find that of God, that others cannot find from me? An unbroken disposition which counts Pride an ornament, that is cruell and fierce, it cannot go to God in Prayer.
Shall I look for mercy that have no merciful heart my self? Can I hope to find that of God, that Others cannot find from me? an unbroken disposition which counts Pride an ornament, that is cruel and fierce, it cannot go to God in Prayer.
Neither is it sufficient to avoid grudging and malice against these, but we must looke that others have not cause to grudge against us, as it is commanded.
Neither is it sufficient to avoid grudging and malice against these, but we must look that Others have not cause to grudge against us, as it is commanded.
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When hee answers us in a better and higher kind, as Paul when he prayed for the taking away of the Prick of the flesh; had promises of sufficient grace.
When he answers us in a better and higher kind, as Paul when he prayed for the taking away of the Prick of the Flesh; had promises of sufficient grace.
Is not this sufficient for a Christian, either to have the thing, or to have inward peace, with assurance that it shall go better with them, then if they had it:
Is not this sufficient for a Christian, either to have the thing, or to have inward peace, with assurance that it shall go better with them, then if they had it:
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For, either he hath beene present in Sacrifices, or in some other things, signes of his presence, as in the Bush, or some more glorious manifestation of his presence, the Arke, and in the Cloude, and Pillar of fire,
For, either he hath been present in Sacrifices, or in Some other things, Signs of his presence, as in the Bush, or Some more glorious manifestation of his presence, the Ark, and in the Cloud, and Pillar of fire,
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and after that more gloriously in the Temple: he hath ever beene present with his Church in some signe or evidence of his presence, he delighted to be with the children of men.
and After that more gloriously in the Temple: he hath ever been present with his Church in Some Signen or evidence of his presence, he delighted to be with the children of men.
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Sometimes before that, sometimes hee assumed a body and afterward laid it downe againe untill hee came indeed to take our nature upon him never to leave it againe.
Sometime before that, sometime he assumed a body and afterwards laid it down again until he Come indeed to take our nature upon him never to leave it again.
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as being a God hearing prayer. And to instance in one place for all to see how ready Christ hath alwaies beene to shew his presence to the Church upon their desire.
as being a God hearing prayer. And to instance in one place for all to see how ready christ hath always been to show his presence to the Church upon their desire.
What else is the burden of the 107. Psalme; but a repetition of Gods readinesse to shew his presence in the Church, upon their seeking unto him, and unfained desire of it:
What Else is the burden of the 107. Psalm; but a repetition of God's readiness to show his presence in the Church, upon their seeking unto him, and unfeigned desire of it:
It doth not content the Church, to have a kinde of spirituall presence of Christ; but, It is carried from desire to desire, till the whole desire be accomplished.
It does not content the Church, to have a kind of spiritual presence of christ; but, It is carried from desire to desire, till the Whole desire be accomplished.
It being the desire of nations: for the discription of those who lived before his comming, is from, the waiting for the consolation of Israel, that is,
It being the desire of Nations: for the description of those who lived before his coming, is from, the waiting for the consolation of Israel, that is,
for the first comming of Christ. And then there is a third and more glorious presence of Christ, that all of us wait for, whereby we are described to be such,
for the First coming of christ. And then there is a third and more glorious presence of christ, that all of us wait for, whereby we Are described to be such,
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for the soule of a Christian is never satisfied untill it injoy the highest desire of Christs presence, which the Church knew well enough must follow in time.
for the soul of a Christian is never satisfied until it enjoy the highest desire of Christ presence, which the Church knew well enough must follow in time.
To know this we shall not need to pull him from heaven, we may know it in the Word and Sacraments and in the Communion of Saints; for, these are the conveyances whereby he manifests himself, together with the work of his own gratious Spirit in us:
To know this we shall not need to pull him from heaven, we may know it in the Word and Sacraments and in the Communion of Saints; for, these Are the conveyances whereby he manifests himself, together with the work of his own gracious Spirit in us:
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which may be knowne by the light, heate, & fruitfullnes of the creature, and as in the Spring, we need not looke to the Heaven to see whether the Sunne be come neere us or not;
which may be known by the Light, heat, & fruitfullness of the creature, and as in the Spring, we need not look to the Heaven to see whither the Sun be come near us or not;
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So it is with the presence of Christ, we may know he is present, by that light which is in the soule, convincing us of better courses to be taken, of a spirituall life, to know heavenly things,
So it is with the presence of christ, we may know he is present, by that Light which is in the soul, convincing us of better courses to be taken, of a spiritual life, to know heavenly things,
And when together with heate, there is strength and vigor, to carrie us to spirituall duties, framing us to a holy communion with God, and one with another.
And when together with heat, there is strength and vigor, to carry us to spiritual duties, framing us to a holy communion with God, and one with Another.
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as it is with the creature when the Sunne approacheth. For these causes, the Church desires Christ, that she may have more light, life, heate, vigor, strength,
as it is with the creature when the Sun Approaches. For these Causes, the Church Desires christ, that she may have more Light, life, heat, vigor, strength,
and he entertaines her with the termes of Sister and Spouse. Herein observe the description of the Church, and the sweet Compellation, [ My Sister, my Spouse.
and he entertains her with the terms of Sister and Spouse. Herein observe the description of the Church, and the sweet Compellation, [ My Sister, my Spouse.
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] Where there is both Affinity and Consanguinity, all the bonds that may tye us to Chri•t and Christ to us. 1. His Sister, by Bloud. 2. His Spouse, by Mariage.
] Where there is both Affinity and Consanguinity, all the bonds that may tie us to Chri•t and christ to us. 1. His Sister, by Blood. 2. His Spouse, by Marriage.
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Christ is our Brother, and the Church and every particular true member thereof is his Sister. I go faith Christ, To my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God.
christ is our Brother, and the Church and every particular true member thereof is his Sister. I go faith christ, To my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God.
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Was not he ashamed of us, and shall we be ashamed to owne him and his cause? Against this Cowardize it is a thunderbolt, which our Saviour Christ pronounceth.
Was not he ashamed of us, and shall we be ashamed to own him and his cause? Against this Cowardice it is a thunderbolt, which our Saviour christ pronounceth.
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Againe, It is a point of comfort to know that we have a Brother, who is a favourite in Heaven, who though he abased himselfe for us, is yet Lord over all.
Again, It is a point of Comfort to know that we have a Brother, who is a favourite in Heaven, who though he abased himself for us, is yet Lord over all.
What a comfort is this to a poore soule that hath no friends in the world, that yet he hath a friend in Heaven, that will owne him for his Brother, in,
What a Comfort is this to a poor soul that hath no Friends in the world, that yet he hath a friend in Heaven, that will own him for his Brother, in,
Absolom was a man wicked, and unnaturall, yet hee could not endure the wrong that was done to his sister Thamar. Iacobs sonnes tooke it as a high indignity, that their sister should be so abused.
Absalom was a man wicked, and unnatural, yet he could not endure the wrong that was done to his sister Tamar. Iacobs Sons took it as a high indignity, that their sister should be so abused.
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The Church is the Daughter of a King, begotten of God, the Sister, and Spouse of a King, because she is the Sister, and Spouse of Christ, and the Mother of all that are spirituall Kings;
The Church is the Daughter of a King, begotten of God, the Sister, and Spouse of a King, Because she is the Sister, and Spouse of christ, and the Mother of all that Are spiritual Kings;
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True Riches, are the heavenly Graces, true Nobility is to be borne of God, to be the Sister and Spouse of Christ, True pleasures are those of the Spirit, which endure for ever,
True Riches, Are the heavenly Graces, true Nobilt is to be born of God, to be the Sister and Spouse of christ, True pleasures Are those of the Spirit, which endure for ever,
That mysticall union and sweet communion is set downe with such variety of expressions, to shew, that whatsoever is scattered in the Creature severally, is in Him intirely.
That mystical Union and sweet communion is Set down with such variety of expressions, to show, that whatsoever is scattered in the Creature severally, is in Him entirely.
It springs out of him, even as Eve taken out of Adams Rib; (so the Spouse of Christ ) was taken out of his side (when it was pierced) the Church rose out of his Bloud, and Death;
It springs out of him, even as Eve taken out of Adams Rib; (so the Spouse of christ) was taken out of his side (when it was pierced) the Church rose out of his Blood, and Death;
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Againe, another foundation of this Marriage betweene Christ and us, is Consent; he workes us by his Spirit to yeeld to him, there must be consent on our part, which is not in us by nature,
Again, Another Foundation of this Marriage between christ and us, is Consent; he works us by his Spirit to yield to him, there must be consent on our part, which is not in us by nature,
but wrought by his spirit, &c. We yeeld to take him upon his owne tearmes; that is, that we shall leave our fathers house, all our former carnall acquaintance,
but wrought by his Spirit, etc. We yield to take him upon his own terms; that is, that we shall leave our Father's house, all our former carnal acquaintance,
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Some few resemblances will make the consideration of this the more comfortable. 1. The Husband takes his wife under his owne name, she loosing her owne name is called by his.
some few resemblances will make the consideration of this the more comfortable. 1. The Husband Takes his wife under his own name, she losing her own name is called by his.
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that is, the Ministers, as it is Iohn 3. 23. They are the paranymphi the friends of the Bride, that learne of Christ what to report to his Spouse, and so they wooe for Christ; and open the Riches, Beauty, honour,
that is, the Ministers, as it is John 3. 23. They Are the Bridesmaids the Friends of the Bride, that Learn of christ what to report to his Spouse, and so they woo for christ; and open the Riches, Beauty, honour,
and all that is lovely in him, which is indeed the especiall duty of Ministers, to lay open his unsearchable Riches, that the Church may know what a Husband she is like to have,
and all that is lovely in him, which is indeed the especial duty of Ministers, to lay open his unsearchable Riches, that the Church may know what a Husband she is like to have,
None commits his wife to a Vicar, for none is the husband of the Church. To be Husband of the Church is one of the incommunicable titles of Christ, yet usurped by the Pope.
None commits his wife to a Vicar, for none is the husband of the Church. To be Husband of the Church is one of the incommunicable titles of christ, yet usurped by the Pope.
Innocent the third was the first that wronged Christs bed by challenging the title of Sponsus, Husband of the Church. Bernard forbids his scholler Eugenius this title, Epist. 237. ad Eugenium. It is enough for Ministers to be friends of the Bride.
Innocent the third was the First that wronged Christ Bed by challenging the title of Sponsus, Husband of the Church. Bernard forbids his scholar Eugenius this title, Epistle 237. ad Eugenium. It is enough for Ministers to be Friends of the Bride.
Let us yeeld him to be Husband of the Church that hath given himselfe to sanctifie it with washing of water and blood, Ephes. 5. 26. we are a wife of blood to him.
Let us yield him to be Husband of the Church that hath given himself to sanctify it with washing of water and blood, Ephesians 5. 26. we Are a wife of blood to him.
In this sweet Conjunction we must know, that by nature, we are cleane otherwaises then Spouses for what was Salomons wife Pharoahs daughter? a Heathen, till shee came to be Salomons Spouse.
In this sweet Conjunction we must know, that by nature, we Are clean otherwaises then Spouses for what was Solomon's wife Pharaohs daughter? a Heathen, till she Come to be Solomon's Spouse.
And as we reade in Moses the strange woman must have her haire cut off, and her nayles pared, before she should be taken into the Church, there must bee an alteration;
And as we read in Moses the strange woman must have her hair Cut off, and her nails pared, before she should be taken into the Church, there must be an alteration;
so before the Church (which is not Hesthenish, but indeed Hellish by nature, and led by the spirit of the world) be fit to be the Spouse of Christ, there must be an alteration and a change of nature;
so before the Church (which is not Hesthenish, but indeed Hellish by nature, and led by the Spirit of the world) be fit to be the Spouse of christ, there must be an alteration and a change of nature;
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Christ must alter, renew, Purge, and fit us for himselfe, the Apostle saith, Ephes. 5. 16, it was the end of his death, not onely to take us to Heaven,
christ must altar, renew, Purge, and fit us for himself, the Apostle Says, Ephesians 5. 16, it was the end of his death, not only to take us to Heaven,
Let us oft thinke of this nearenesse betweene Christ and us (if we have once given our names to him) and not be discouraged for any sinne, or unworthinesse in us.
Let us oft think of this nearness between christ and us (if we have once given our names to him) and not be discouraged for any sin, or unworthiness in us.
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God is just, but he will not have his •ustice twice satisfied, seeing whatsoever is due thereunto, is satisfied by Christ our Husband? What a comfort is this to a distressed Conscience;
God is just, but he will not have his •ustice twice satisfied, seeing whatsoever is due thereunto, is satisfied by christ our Husband? What a Comfort is this to a distressed Conscience;
if sinne cannot dismay us, which is the ill of ills and cause of all evill, what other ill can dismay us? He that exhorts us to beare with the infirmities one of another,
if sin cannot dismay us, which is the ill of ills and cause of all evil, what other ill can dismay us? He that exhorts us to bear with the infirmities one of Another,
and hath enjoyned the husband to beare with the wife ( as the weaker vessell ) will not he beare with his Church (as the weaker vessell) performing the duty of an husband in all our infirmities?
and hath enjoined the husband to bear with the wife (as the Weaker vessel) will not he bear with his Church (as the Weaker vessel) performing the duty of an husband in all our infirmities?
And if Christ be so neere us, Let us labour for chast judgements, that we doe not defile them with errours, seeing the whole soule is espoused to Christ, Truth is the Spouse of our understandings it is not left to us to be wanton in opinions to take up what conceipt we will of things,
And if christ be so near us, Let us labour for chaste Judgments, that we do not defile them with errors, seeing the Whole soul is espoused to christ, Truth is the Spouse of our understandings it is not left to us to be wanton in opinions to take up what conceit we will of things,
so she shall by his grace be faithfull to him, faithfullnes shall be mutuall, the Church shall not be false to Christ; so there is no Christian •oule must think to have many husbands;
so she shall by his grace be faithful to him, Faitfulness shall be mutual, the Church shall not be false to christ; so there is no Christian •oule must think to have many Husbands;
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We are, as we affect, our affections are, as their Objects be, if they be set upon better things, then our selves, they are bettered by it, they are never rightly bestowed,
We Are, as we affect, our affections Are, as their Objects be, if they be Set upon better things, then our selves, they Are bettered by it, they Are never rightly bestowed,
but when they are set upon Christ; and upon other things as they answer, and stand with the love of Christ. For, the prime love, when it is rightly bestowed, it orders,
but when they Are Set upon christ; and upon other things as they answer, and stand with the love of christ. For, the prime love, when it is rightly bestowed, it order,
In particular, whether wee have received him, as he will be received, as a right Husband, that is, Whether we receive him to be ruled by him, to make him our Head. For the wife,
In particular, whither we have received him, as he will be received, as a right Husband, that is, Whither we receive him to be ruled by him, to make him our Head. For the wife,
To be led by divine Truths so farre, as they are discovered unto us, and to submit our selves thereunto, is a signe of a gratious heart, that is married to Christ.
To be led by divine Truths so Far, as they Are discovered unto us, and to submit our selves thereunto, is a Signen of a gracious heart, that is married to christ.
Many men will be glad to owne Christ to be great by him, (but as S Austin complaines in his his time) Christ Iesus is not loved for Iesus his owne sake, but for other things, that he brings with him, peace, plenty, &c. as farre as it stands with these contentments;
Many men will be glad to own christ to be great by him, (but as S Austin complains in his his time) christ Iesus is not loved for Iesus his own sake, but for other things, that he brings with him, peace, plenty, etc. as Far as it Stands with these contentment's;
Now, they that are not brought so neere to this happy condition by Christ, may yet have this incouragement, there is yet place of grace for them, let them therefore consider but these three things. 1. The excellency of Christ,
Now, they that Are not brought so near to this happy condition by christ, may yet have this encouragement, there is yet place of grace for them, let them Therefore Consider but these three things. 1. The excellency of christ,
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There is in Christ whatsoever may commend a Husband, birth, comelinesse, riches, friends, wisdome, authority, &c. The Excellencie of this condition to be one with Christ, is that all things are ours.
There is in christ whatsoever may commend a Husband, birth, comeliness, riches, Friends, Wisdom, Authority, etc. The Excellency of this condition to be one with christ, is that all things Are ours.
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For he is the King, and the Church the Queene of all, all things are serviceable to us, it is a wond•ro•s nearenesse to be nearer to Christ, hen the Angels, who are not his body,
For he is the King, and the Church the Queen of all, all things Are serviceable to us, it is a wond•ro•s nearness to be nearer to christ, hen the Angels, who Are not his body,
and with other messengers sendeth a privy messenger, his Holy Spirit to incline our hearts; let us therefore as we love our soules, suffer our selves to be won.
and with other messengers sends a privy Messenger, his Holy Spirit to incline our hearts; let us Therefore as we love our Souls, suffer our selves to be wone.
3. Christs Acceptation, I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice, &c. So that together with Christs presence, here is a Gratious acceptation of the provision of the Church, with a delight in it;
3. Christ Acceptation, I have gathered my Myrrh with my Spice, etc. So that together with Christ presence, Here is a Gracious acceptation of the provision of the Church, with a delight in it;
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First, Because they are the fruits that come from his Children, his Spouse, his friend, love of the person wins acceptance of that which is presented from the person.
First, Because they Are the fruits that come from his Children, his Spouse, his friend, love of the person wins acceptance of that which is presented from the person.
Saint Paul calls the wife the Glory of her Husband, because (as in a glasse) she resembleth the Graces of her husband, who may see his owne Graces in her,
Saint Paul calls the wife the Glory of her Husband, Because (as in a glass) she resembles the Graces of her husband, who may see his own Graces in her,
so it is with Christ and the Church; face answereth to face (as Salomon •aith in another case) Christ sees his owne face, beauty, glory in his Church, she reflects his Beames, he lookes in love upon her,
so it is with christ and the Church; face Answers to face (as Solomon •aith in Another case) christ sees his own face, beauty, glory in his Church, she reflects his Beams, he looks in love upon her,
Both we our selves are sacrifices, and what we offer is a sacrifice acceptable to God thorough him that offered himself as a sacrifice of sweet smelling savour, from which God smells a savour of rest.
Both we our selves Are Sacrifices, and what we offer is a sacrifice acceptable to God through him that offered himself as a sacrifice of sweet smelling savour, from which God smells a savour of rest.
But now the declaration of the acceptation of our Persons, Graces, and Sacrifice, that we offer to him, is most in peace of conscience and joy in the Holy Ghost, and from a holy fire of love kindled by the spirit whereby our sacrifices are burned.
But now the declaration of the acceptation of our Persons, Graces, and Sacrifice, that we offer to him, is most in peace of conscience and joy in the Holy Ghost, and from a holy fire of love kindled by the Spirit whereby our Sacrifices Are burned.
If so be, that God accepts the performances and Graces (especially the Prayers of his Children) Let it be an Argument to incourage us, to bee much in all holy duties.
If so be, that God accepts the performances and Graces (especially the Prayers of his Children) Let it be an Argument to encourage us, to be much in all holy duties.
But when all that is good is accepted, and what is amisse is pardoned, when a broken desire, a cup of cold water shall not goe unrespected nay unrewarded, what can we desire more? It is infidelity which is dishonorable to God and uncomfortable to our selves that makes us so barren and cold in duties.
But when all that is good is accepted, and what is amiss is pardoned, when a broken desire, a cup of cold water shall not go unrespected nay unrewarded, what can we desire more? It is infidelity which is dishonourable to God and uncomfortable to our selves that makes us so barren and cold in duties.
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So as we would desire to heare nothing but good newes from Heaven, and acceptation of all that we doe, let us be carefull to preserve our selves in a good estate,
So as we would desire to hear nothing but good news from Heaven, and acceptation of all that we do, let us be careful to preserve our selves in a good estate,
If Saint Paul (who was but Christs instrument) could tell the Romanes, I hope to come to you in abundance of Grace and comfort, because he was a blessed instrument to convey good from Christ to the people of God,
If Saint Paul (who was but Christ Instrument) could tell the Romans, I hope to come to you in abundance of Grace and Comfort, Because he was a blessed Instrument to convey good from christ to the people of God,
as a Conduit-pipe? How much more shall Christ himselfe, where he is present, come with Graces and comfort? Those that have communion with Christ therefore, have a comfortable communion, being sure to have it inlarge•, for To him that hath shall be given.
as a Conduit-pipe? How much more shall christ himself, where he is present, come with Graces and Comfort? Those that have communion with christ Therefore, have a comfortable communion, being sure to have it inlarge•, for To him that hath shall be given.
To him that overcommeth, he promiseth the hidden Mannah; they had Mannah before, but he meanes they shall have more abundant communion with me, who am the hidden Mannah. There is abundance in him to be had,
To him that Overcometh, he promises the hidden Manna; they had Manna before, but he means they shall have more abundant communion with me, who am the hidden Manna. There is abundance in him to be had,
Therefore we may most fruitfully and comfortably be conversant in holy exercises, and communion with Christ, because our soules are fit to be inlarged more and more, till they have their fullnesse in heaven,
Therefore we may most fruitfully and comfortably be conversant in holy exercises, and communion with christ, Because our Souls Are fit to be enlarged more and more, till they have their fullness in heaven,
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and delight him, as hony and hony doe us, because in the covenant of grace, he filleth us by his Spirit of grace, to have comfort in us as we have in him.
and delight him, as honey and honey do us, Because in the Covenant of grace, he fills us by his Spirit of grace, to have Comfort in us as we have in him.
Therefore Christ furnisheth his Church with so much Grace, as is necessary for a state of absence heere, that may fit her for communion with him for ever in heaven.
Therefore christ furnisheth his Church with so much Grace, as is necessary for a state of absence Here, that may fit her for communion with him for ever in heaven.
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So our blessed Saviour he sends to his Spouse from heaven, Iewells, and ornaments (that is) Graces wherewith adorned, he may delight in her more and more till the mariage be fulfilled.
So our blessed Saviour he sends to his Spouse from heaven, Jewels, and Ornament (that is) Graces wherewith adorned, he may delight in her more and more till the marriage be fulfilled.
Therefore in this Booke, the Church is brought in delighting in Christ, and he in the Church. Thy love (saith the Church to him) is sweeter then wine. Christ saith to the Church againe, Thy love is sweeter then wine.
Therefore in this Book, the Church is brought in delighting in christ, and he in the Church. Thy love (Says the Church to him) is Sweeten then wine. christ Says to the Church again, Thy love is Sweeten then wine.
Whatsoever Christ saith to the Church, the Church saith backe againe to Christ, and he backe againe to the Church; so there is a mutuall contentment, and joy one in another.
Whatsoever christ Says to the Church, the Church Says back again to christ, and he back again to the Church; so there is a mutual contentment, and joy one in Another.
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He stirreth up the Church heere as well as others, for he speakes to all, both to the Church, and the friends of it, he had need to stirre her up to injoy the comfort of her owne Grace;
He stirs up the Church Here as well as Others, for he speaks to all, both to the Church, and the Friends of it, he had need to stir her up to enjoy the Comfort of her own Grace;
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And since Christ accepts the very first fruits, the earnest, and delights in them, we should know what hee delights in, that we may go boldly to him, considering, that it is not of our selves,
And since christ accepts the very First fruits, the earnest, and delights in them, we should know what he delights in, that we may go boldly to him, considering, that it is not of our selves,
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What then should we doe for his gifts and Graces in his children, that are above these in dignity, should we not take notice of what is gratiously good,
What then should we do for his Gifts and Graces in his children, that Are above these in dignity, should we not take notice of what is graciously good,
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and will not have the sweet ointment of their good names to spread, but cast dead flies into it, shew that they are of his disposition that is the accuser of the Brethren, it is a signe of the child of the divel, all that have Grace in them, are of Christs and of the Angels disposition, They joy at the Conversion, and growth of any Christians:
and will not have the sweet ointment of their good names to spread, but cast dead flies into it, show that they Are of his disposition that is the accuser of the Brothers, it is a Signen of the child of the Devil, all that have Grace in them, Are of Christ and of the Angels disposition, They joy At the Conversion, and growth of any Christians:
eate O friends, drinke, yea, drinke abundantly, O Beloved! I sleepe, but my heart waketh, &c. IT hath beene shewed how Christ and the Church were feasting together.
eat Oh Friends, drink, yea, drink abundantly, Oh beloved! I sleep, but my heart waketh, etc. IT hath been showed how christ and the Church were feasting together.
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Shee entreated his company to come into his Garden and eat his pleasant fruits: He according to her desire, was come, and not onely feasted on the Churches provision,
Shee entreated his company to come into his Garden and eat his pleasant fruits: He according to her desire, was come, and not only feasted on the Churches provision,
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Christ taking walks in his Garden (that is, his Church, and every particular soule, which is as a sweet Paradise for him to delight in) is much refreshed:
christ taking walks in his Garden (that is, his Church, and every particular soul, which is as a sweet Paradise for him to delight in) is much refreshed:
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What greater incouragement can we wish, then that we being by nature as the earth, since the fall accursed; should be the soile of Christs delight, planted and watered by him,
What greater encouragement can we wish, then that we being by nature as the earth, since the fallen accursed; should be the soil of Christ delight, planted and watered by him,
As in Nature there is one common influence from heaven, but yet variety of flowers, Violets, Roses, Gill•flowers, Spices, all sweet in their severall kind with a different kind of sweetnesse:
As in Nature there is one Common influence from heaven, but yet variety of flowers, Violets, Roses, Gill•flowers, Spices, all sweet in their several kind with a different kind of sweetness:
Christ wonders at his owne grace, O woman great is thy faith, and Cant. 3. 6. Who is this that commeth out of the wildernesse like pillars of smoake, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the Merchant?
christ wonders At his own grace, Oh woman great is thy faith, and Cant 3. 6. Who is this that comes out of the Wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the Merchant?
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they would have wherewith to entertaine Christ, but are unwilling to be beholding to Christ. 2. Some are content to have benefit by Christ, as his righteousnesse to cover them, &c. but they desire not grace to entertaine Christ: but a heart truly gracious desireth both to delight in Christ, and that Christ may delight in it;
they would have wherewith to entertain christ, but Are unwilling to be beholding to christ. 2. some Are content to have benefit by christ, as his righteousness to cover them, etc. but they desire not grace to entertain christ: but a heart truly gracious Desires both to delight in christ, and that christ may delight in it;
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We see it pleaseth Christ to vaile heavenly matters with comparisons fetcht from earthly things that so he may enter into our soules the better by our sences.
We see it Pleases christ to veil heavenly matters with comparisons fetched from earthly things that so he may enter into our Souls the better by our Senses.
His flesh crucified for us, to satisfie divine justice, is meate indeed, his blood shed for us, is drinke indeed, that is the best, the only meate and drinke to refresh our soules:
His Flesh Crucified for us, to satisfy divine Justice, is meat indeed, his blood shed for us, is drink indeed, that is the best, the only meat and drink to refresh our Souls:
this gift it is that the soule especially feeds on, what could Christ give better then himselfe to feed on, he thought nothing els worthy for the soule to feed on,
this gift it is that the soul especially feeds on, what could christ give better then himself to feed on, he Thought nothing Else worthy for the soul to feed on,
Christ is made to us of God, Wisedome, Righteousnesse, Sanctification, and Redemption, that we should not be too much cast downe with thought of our owne folly, guilt, unholinesse and misery.
christ is made to us of God, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption, that we should not be too much cast down with Thought of our own folly, guilt, unholiness and misery.
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Christ is all marrow all sweetnes; all the severall graces, and comforts we have, and the severall promises whereby they are made over and conveyed unto us, are but Christ dished out in severall manners,
christ is all marrow all sweetness; all the several graces, and comforts we have, and the several promises whereby they Are made over and conveyed unto us, Are but christ dished out in several manners,
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In a feast because it is intended for rejoycing there is musicke, and what musicke like to the sweete harmony betweene God reconciled in Christ and the soule,
In a feast Because it is intended for rejoicing there is music, and what music like to the sweet harmony between God reconciled in christ and the soul,
All graces and comforts are the fruits of his Spirit, and he alone that infused the soule, can satisfie the soule, he that is above the conscience can onely quiet the conscience, he is that wisdome that sends forth maides, his Ministers to invite to his feast.
All graces and comforts Are the fruits of his Spirit, and he alone that infused the soul, can satisfy the soul, he that is above the conscience can only quiet the conscience, he is that Wisdom that sends forth maids, his Ministers to invite to his feast.
So we have from Christ both the oyle of grace and oyle of gladnesse, he creates the fruits of the lips to be peace, speaking that peace and joy to the heart that others do to the eare.
So we have from christ both the oil of grace and oil of gladness, he creates the fruits of the lips to be peace, speaking that peace and joy to the heart that Others do to the ear.
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The vessels wherein Christ conveyeth his dainties are, the ministery of the Word and Sacraments, by the Word and Sacraments we come to enjoy Christ, and his comforts and graces,
The vessels wherein christ conveyeth his dainties Are, the Ministry of the Word and Sacraments, by the Word and Sacraments we come to enjoy christ, and his comforts and graces,
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We see then that we cannot please Christ better then in shewing our selves welcome by cheerefull taking part of his rich provision It is an honour to his bounty to fall too,
We see then that we cannot please christ better then in showing our selves welcome by cheerful taking part of his rich provision It is an honour to his bounty to fallen too,
We are not bidden to mourne alwaies, but to rejoyce alwaies, and that upon good advisement, rejoyce and I say againe (saith Saint Paul) rejoyce. Indeed we have causes of mourning,
We Are not bidden to mourn always, but to rejoice always, and that upon good advisement, rejoice and I say again (Says Faint Paul) rejoice. Indeed we have Causes of mourning,
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but it is that the seed of joy should be sowne in mourning, and we can never be in so forlorne a condition, wherein if we understand Christ and our selves we have not cause of joy.
but it is that the seed of joy should be sown in mourning, and we can never be in so forlorn a condition, wherein if we understand christ and our selves we have not cause of joy.
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The soule hath a taste of its owne, and as all creatures that have life, have a tast to relish and distinguish of that which is good for them, from that which is offensive:
The soul hath a taste of its own, and as all creatures that have life, have a taste to relish and distinguish of that which is good for them, from that which is offensive:
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So upon plodding upon the world, cold distillations drop upon the soule, and take away the savour and desire of heavenly things. These things fill not.
So upon plodding upon the world, cold distillations drop upon the soul, and take away the savour and desire of heavenly things. These things fill not.
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Company likewise of such as labour for that blessed food that endureth to life eternull provoketh to fall too as the rest doe, especially if they be equall or goe beyond us in parts:
Company likewise of such as labour for that blessed food that Endureth to life eternull provokes to fallen too as the rest do, especially if they be equal or go beyond us in parts:
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Thus Saint Paul foretelleth that the example of the Gentiles should provoke the Iewes to come in, and taste of the Banquet Christ hath provided for both.
Thus Saint Paul foretelleth that the Exampl of the Gentiles should provoke the Iewes to come in, and taste of the Banquet christ hath provided for both.
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We are bidden to delight in the Lord, and in whom should we delight, but where all fullnesse is to be had to delight in? Our spirits are not so large as those blessed comforts are which we are called to the injoyment of.
We Are bidden to delight in the Lord, and in whom should we delight, but where all fullness is to be had to delight in? Our spirits Are not so large as those blessed comforts Are which we Are called to the enjoyment of.
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If the capacity of our soules were a thousand times larger, yet there is so large a sea of comfort in Christ, as they are not able to comprehend it, a taste of these good things breed joy unspeakable, and peace that passeth understanding; what will the fullnesse doe? This taste we feele in the ordinances will bring us to that fullnesse hereafter.
If the capacity of our Souls were a thousand times larger, yet there is so large a sea of Comfort in christ, as they Are not able to comprehend it, a taste of these good things breed joy unspeakable, and peace that passes understanding; what will the fullness do? This taste we feel in the ordinances will bring us to that fullness hereafter.
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In some ages of the Church the feasts that Christ hath made have beene more solemne and sumptuous then in other, thereafter as Christ hath been more or lesse cleerely and generally manifested.
In Some ages of the Church the feasts that christ hath made have been more solemn and sumptuous then in other, thereafter as christ hath been more or less clearly and generally manifested.
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If any be hindered by conceipt of unworthinesse, if affected deepely with it, let them consider what kinde of men were compelled to the banquet, the blinde, the lame.
If any be hindered by conceit of unworthiness, if affected deeply with it, let them Consider what kind of men were compelled to the banquet, the blind, the lame.
Those good things that neither eye hath seene,1 Cor. 2. 9. nor care hath heard, that are above our conceipt to apprehend, these are provided for those that love him, not that hate him:
Those good things that neither eye hath seene,1 Cor. 2. 9. nor care hath herd, that Are above our conceit to apprehend, these Are provided for those that love him, not that hate him:
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Christ delighteth himselfe in his love to his Church, and his Church delighteth her selfe in her love to Christ. Christs delight was to be with the sonnes of men,
christ delights himself in his love to his Church, and his Church delights her self in her love to christ. Christ delight was to be with the Sons of men,
The Church now falleth asleepe, then was awake in the night and sought her beloved, here is no present awaking, no seeking, there no misusage by the watchmen as here, there she findeth him more speedily, here she fals sick with love before Christ discovereth himself.
The Church now falls asleep, then was awake in the night and sought her Beloved, Here is no present awaking, no seeking, there no misusage by the watchmen as Here, there she finds him more speedily, Here she falls sick with love before christ Discovereth himself.
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David sometimes standing, sometimes falling, sometimes recovering himselfe and standing faster, sometimes triumphing, the Lord is the light of my countenance, Psal. 27. 1. whom shall I feare;
David sometime standing, sometime falling, sometime recovering himself and standing faster, sometime triumphing, the Lord is the Light of my countenance, Psalm 27. 1. whom shall I Fear;
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sometimes againe, I shall one day fall by the hands of Saul, in the very same Psalme he begins with Rebuke me not in thy wrath, and ends with Away ye wicked. Elias, though zealous, yet after flies for his life. So Iob, Peter, somtimes resolute and valiant, otherwhile sinks for feare.
sometime again, I shall one day fallen by the hands of Saul, in the very same Psalm he begins with Rebuke me not in thy wrath, and ends with Away you wicked. Elias, though zealous, yet After flies for his life. So Job, Peter, sometimes resolute and valiant, otherwhile sinks for Fear.
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The ground is by reason of variety of outward occurrences working upon the diversity of principles in us nature and grace, both nature and grace are alwaies active in us in some degree,
The ground is by reason of variety of outward occurrences working upon the diversity of principles in us nature and grace, both nature and grace Are always active in us in Some degree,
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and a carefull watch kept over the soule, there after a recovery will follow a more dangerous distemper, corruption will not onely strive for life, but for rule.
and a careful watch kept over the soul, there After a recovery will follow a more dangerous distemper, corruption will not only strive for life, but for Rule.
If there had beene a thorow reformation in the Church after her former trouble, and a thorow closing with Christ, she would not thus have fallen into a more dangerous condition.
If there had been a thorough Reformation in the Church After her former trouble, and a thorough closing with christ, she would not thus have fallen into a more dangerous condition.
We see David in his later times fals to numbring of the people; and Samson after he had done great services for the Church, at length shamefully betrayes his strength;
We see David in his later times falls to numbering of the people; and samson After he had done great services for the Church, At length shamefully betrays his strength;
as we see in the Church here: afterwards grace will have the better at last. 3. We may observe the ingenuity of the Church in laying open her owne state.
as we see in the Church Here: afterwards grace will have the better At last. 3. We may observe the ingenuity of the Church in laying open her own state.
1. By a free and full confession we give God the honour of his wisdome in knowing of our owne condition secret and open, we give him the honour of mercy that will not take advantage against us, the honour of power and authority over us,
1. By a free and full Confessi we give God the honour of his Wisdom in knowing of our own condition secret and open, we give him the honour of mercy that will not take advantage against us, the honour of power and Authority over us,
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2. We shame Satan, who first takes away shame of sinning, and then takes away shame for sinne, he tempts us not to be ashamed to do that we are ashamed to confesse;
2. We shame Satan, who First Takes away shame of sinning, and then Takes away shame for sin, he tempts us not to be ashamed to do that we Are ashamed to confess;
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Is it not better to take shame to our selves now, than to be shamed hereafter before Angels, Divels and Men? How carefull is God of us, by this private way to prevent future shame?
Is it not better to take shame to our selves now, than to be shamed hereafter before Angels, Devils and Men? How careful is God of us, by this private Way to prevent future shame?
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The cause of Gods severe dealing with us is that we should deale severely with our selves, the best triall of Religion in us is by those actions whereby we reflect on our selves by judging and condemning of our selves:
The cause of God's severe dealing with us is that we should deal severely with our selves, the best trial of Religion in us is by those actions whereby we reflect on our selves by judging and condemning of our selves:
all shall be cast up, that the conscience being disburdened may feele a little ease: but how few have you humbled for dulnesse of spirit, want of love, of zeale, and cheerfulnesse in duty:
all shall be cast up, that the conscience being disburdened may feel a little ease: but how few have you humbled for dulness of Spirit, want of love, of zeal, and cheerfulness in duty:
The words containe a confession, I sleep, and a correction, but my heart waketh. She hath a double aspect, one to the ill, her sleeping: the other to her good, her heart in some degree awaked.
The words contain a Confessi, I sleep, and a correction, but my heart waketh. She hath a double aspect, one to the ill, her sleeping: the other to her good, her heart in Some degree awaked.
nor to be that judiciall sleepe, that spirit of slumber which is a further degree of that naturall sleep to which God giveth up some as a seale of their desperate condition,
nor to be that judicial sleep, that Spirit of slumber which is a further degree of that natural sleep to which God gives up Some as a seal of their desperate condition,
but here is meant that sleepe that ariseth out of the remainder of corruption unsubdued, and now is here in the Church prevailing over the better part.
but Here is meant that sleep that arises out of the remainder of corruption unsubdued, and now is Here in the Church prevailing over the better part.
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Flesh and Spirit have both their intercourse in us as Moses and Amalek had, unlesse we stand upon our guard, the flesh will get the upper ground, as we see here.
Flesh and Spirit have both their intercourse in us as Moses and Amalek had, unless we stand upon our guard, the Flesh will get the upper ground, as we see Here.
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lusts bring the soule a bed: Prosperity is a strong vapour, if it overcome not the braine, yet it weakeneth it, as strong waters do. See it in Salomon himselfe.
Lustiest bring the soul a Bed: Prosperity is a strong vapour, if it overcome not the brain, yet it weakeneth it, as strong waters do. See it in Solomon himself.
Sleep ariseth oft from wearinesse, and want of spirit, so there is a spirituall wearinesse arising from discouragements and too much expence of the strength of the soule upon other matters, upon impertinencies that concerne not the best state of the soule.
Sleep arises oft from weariness, and want of Spirit, so there is a spiritual weariness arising from discouragements and too much expense of the strength of the soul upon other matters, upon Impertinencies that concern not the best state of the soul.
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Some are brought asleepe by musicke, so many by flattering inticements and insinuations of others joyning with their owne flattering deceiptfull heart, are cast into a spirituall sleepe.
some Are brought asleep by music, so many by flattering enticements and insinuations of Others joining with their own flattering deceitful heart, Are cast into a spiritual sleep.
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Sleepe ariseth from want of exercise, when there is a cessation from spirituall exercise about the proper object of it, there followeth a spirituall sleepe. Exercise keeps waking.
Sleep arises from want of exercise, when there is a cessation from spiritual exercise about the proper Object of it, there follows a spiritual sleep. Exercise keeps waking.
There cannot be a worse signe than when men will not indure wholsome words, it is a signe they are in an ill league with that they should above all wage warre against.
There cannot be a Worse Signen than when men will not endure wholesome words, it is a Signen they Are in an ill league with that they should above all wage war against.
and deludes them with dreames of a false good, that their estate is good, and like so to continue, that to morrow shall be as to day, that no danger is neare,
and deludes them with dreams of a false good, that their estate is good, and like so to continue, that to morrow shall be as to day, that no danger is near,
Humane inventions were so multiplied, that not long after in Augustines time, he complained that the condition of the Iews was more tolerable than theirs,
Humane Inventions were so multiplied, that not long After in Augustine's time, he complained that the condition of the Iews was more tolerable than theirs,
for though the Iews were under burdens, yet they were such as were imposed by God himselfe, and not humane presumptions. But Gerson many hundred yeares after increaseth his complaint.
for though the Iews were under burdens, yet they were such as were imposed by God himself, and not humane presumptions. But Gerson many hundred Years After increases his complaint.
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when men (as a toy taketh them in the head) will multiply burdens? And he was not afraid to say, that the number of humane constitutions was such, that if they were observed in rigour, the greatest part of the Church would be damned.
when men (as a toy Takes them in the head) will multiply burdens? And he was not afraid to say, that the number of humane constitutions was such, that if they were observed in rigour, the greatest part of the Church would be damned.
Transubstantiation had rise from some transcendent unwary phrases of the Fathers. The Papacy it selfe from some titles of the Romish Church and Bishop.
Transubstantiation had rise from Some transcendent unwary phrases of the Father's. The Papacy it self from Some titles of the Romish Church and Bishop.
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Nothing in Popery so grosse, but had some small beginnings, which being neglected by those that should have watched over the Church, grew at length unsufferable.
Nothing in Popery so gross, but had Some small beginnings, which being neglected by those that should have watched over the Church, grew At length unsufferable.
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The best having some darknesse left in their understandings, and some lusts unsubdued in their affections, may write and speak somtimes out of the worst part and principle that is in them,
The best having Some darkness left in their understandings, and Some Lustiest unsubdued in their affections, may write and speak sometimes out of the worst part and principle that is in them,
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Wherein in both they deale unsafely for themselves, and injuriously towards us, when we upon grounds in some things dissent, which liberty (oft when they should not) they will take to themselves.
Wherein in both they deal unsafely for themselves, and injuriously towards us, when we upon grounds in Some things dissent, which liberty (oft when they should not) they will take to themselves.
But howsoever this sleepy condition agreeth to the former times of the Church, yet I wish there were not cause to apply it to our selves, in this latter age of the Church, wherein many of the ancient heresies are revived;
But howsoever this sleepy condition agreeth to the former times of the Church, yet I wish there were not cause to apply it to our selves, in this latter age of the Church, wherein many of the ancient heresies Are revived;
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and this sleep is a punishment of spirituall sleep, when with Ephraim a State hath gray haires and knoweth it not, when judgements abroad will not awake men.
and this sleep is a punishment of spiritual sleep, when with Ephraim a State hath grey hairs and Knoweth it not, when Judgments abroad will not awake men.
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A man may be startled & awaked with outward dangers that is spi•itually fottish, but he that is carelesse of outward danger, will be regardlesse of what we say in spirituall dangers.
A man may be startled & awaked with outward dangers that is spi•itually fottish, but he that is careless of outward danger, will be regardless of what we say in spiritual dangers.
& awake others, instead of awaking rock the cradle, & cry peace, peace, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, yet we must never forget to be mindfull with thankfulnesse for peace and the Gospell of peace which yet by Gods blessing we enjoy, alwaies suspecting the readinesse of nature to grow secure under the abundance of favours,
& awake Others, instead of awaking rock the cradle, & cry peace, peace, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, yet we must never forget to be mindful with thankfulness for peace and the Gospel of peace which yet by God's blessing we enjoy, always suspecting the readiness of nature to grow secure under the abundance of favours,
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The true rule is, that description that is in the word of a waking and living Christian, what should a man be, take him at the best, the varying from that is a sleepie estate;
The true Rule is, that description that is in the word of a waking and living Christian, what should a man be, take him At the best, the varying from that is a sleepy estate;
as for instance, A Christian should walke in the Comfort of the Holy Ghost, live and walke by faith, hee should depend upon God, and resist temptations.
as for instance, A Christian should walk in the Comfort of the Holy Ghost, live and walk by faith, he should depend upon God, and resist temptations.
Faith should worke by love, and love to our selves should move us to honour our selves as members of Christ, to disdaine to defile our selves by sinne, our hope if it bee waking will purge us and make us sutable to the condition we hope for in Heaven,
Faith should work by love, and love to our selves should move us to honour our selves as members of christ, to disdain to defile our selves by sin, our hope if it be waking will purge us and make us suitable to the condition we hope for in Heaven,
and fruitfull, they enjoy no more meanes then I, and yet they abound in assurance, are comfortable in all conditions, J am downe in a little trouble, subject to passion, to barrennesse,
and fruitful, they enjoy no more means then I, and yet they abound in assurance, Are comfortable in all conditions, J am down in a little trouble, Subject to passion, to Barrenness,
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when wee finde a backwardnesse to spirituall duties, as to prayer, thankesgiving, and spirituall conference, it should bee the joy of a Christian, (as it is his prerogative) to come into the presence of Christ and to be inabled to doe that, that is above himselfe.
when we find a backwardness to spiritual duties, as to prayer, thanksgiving, and spiritual conference, it should be the joy of a Christian, (as it is his prerogative) to come into the presence of christ and to be enabled to do that, that is above himself.
When what is spirituall in a duty will not downe with us, it is a signe our soules are in a sleepie temper, there is not a proportion betweene the soule and the businesse in heavenly duties, whom doe we speake to but God, whom doe we heare speake in the Word but God, what should be the temper of those that speake to God,
When what is spiritual in a duty will not down with us, it is a Signen our Souls Are in a sleepy temper, there is not a proportion between the soul and the business in heavenly duties, whom do we speak to but God, whom do we hear speak in the Word but God, what should be the temper of those that speak to God,
and heare him speake to them, it should be regardfull, reverent, observant, those that are watchfull to the eye of a Prince, what observance they shew,
and hear him speak to them, it should be regardful, reverend, observant, those that Are watchful to the eye of a Prince, what observance they show,
when they are to receive any thing from him or to put up any request to him, Offer this to thy King, saith the Lord by Malachy, when a man comes drowsily to God, to sacrifice, to heare, to pray, &c. offer this cariage to man, will hee take it at thy hands.
when they Are to receive any thing from him or to put up any request to him, Offer this to thy King, Says the Lord by Malachy, when a man comes drowsily to God, to sacrifice, to hear, to pray, etc. offer this carriage to man, will he take it At thy hands.
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when hee is asleepe hee is in a fit frame for any ill action, he is in a temper fit for the divell to worke upon to bring into any dreame or error, to inflame the fancies and conceits with outward excellencies, the divell hath a faculty this way, to make outward things great that are nothing worth,
when he is asleep he is in a fit frame for any ill actium, he is in a temper fit for the Devil to work upon to bring into any dream or error, to inflame the fancies and conceits with outward excellencies, the Devil hath a faculty this Way, to make outward things great that Are nothing worth,
and to make such sinnes little, as if we were awake would affright us; hee workes strongest upon the fancie, when the soule is sleepie or a little drowsie.
and to make such Sins little, as if we were awake would affright us; he works Strongest upon the fancy, when the soul is sleepy or a little drowsy.
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A Christian hath alwaies the divine nature in him that workes in some degree, yet notwithstanding in regard of his present temper and feeling, he may be in such a case, that he shall differ nothing from a reprobate,
A Christian hath always the divine nature in him that works in Some degree, yet notwithstanding in regard of his present temper and feeling, he may be in such a case, that he shall differ nothing from a Reprobate,
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And all this, through their carelesnesse, that they suffer themselves to bee robbed of first beginnings, by yeelding to delights, company and contentments;
And all this, through their carelessness, that they suffer themselves to be robbed of First beginnings, by yielding to delights, company and contentment's;
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feeding their conceits with carnall excellencies, so favouring corruptions, and flattering that that is naught in them, they loose the comfort of all that is good:
feeding their conceits with carnal excellencies, so favouring corruptions, and flattering that that is nought in them, they lose the Comfort of all that is good:
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for the better a man is, the more unquietly shall he sleepe in such a state, he shall feele startlings and frights in the middest of his carnall delights if he belong to God.
for the better a man is, the more unquietly shall he sleep in such a state, he shall feel startlings and frights in the midst of his carnal delights if he belong to God.
Cursed is he that doth the worke of the Lord negligently, if it were to sheath his sword in the bowels of his enemy, to which man is exceedingly prone,
Cursed is he that does the work of the Lord negligently, if it were to sheath his sword in the bowels of his enemy, to which man is exceedingly prove,
for doth not hee deserve cheerefull service at our hands? hath he beene a wildernesse to us? doth he not deserve the marrow of our soules? doth not his greatnesse require it at our hands, that our sences bee all waking? and doth not his mercy deserve, that our love should take all care, to serve him that is so gratious and good to us? Is it not the fruit of our redemption to serve him without feare in holinesse and righteousnesse all the daies of our lives.
for does not he deserve cheerful service At our hands? hath he been a Wilderness to us? does he not deserve the marrow of our Souls? does not his greatness require it At our hands, that our Senses be all waking? and does not his mercy deserve, that our love should take all care, to serve him that is so gracious and good to us? Is it not the fruit of our redemption to serve him without Fear in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives.
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5. It is a state not onely odious to God, but irksome to our owne spirits, the Conscience is never fully at peace in a drowsie state or in drowsie performances.
5. It is a state not only odious to God, but irksome to our own spirits, the Conscience is never Fully At peace in a drowsy state or in drowsy performances.
Let a man consider, wherefore God hath given the powers of the soule and the graces of the Spirit, are they not given for exercise and to bee imployed about their proper objects? a man is not a man, a Christian is not a Christian when he is not waking, he so farre degenerates from himselfe,
Let a man Consider, Wherefore God hath given the Powers of the soul and the graces of the Spirit, Are they not given for exercise and to be employed about their proper objects? a man is not a man, a Christian is not a Christian when he is not waking, he so Far Degenerates from himself,
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wherefore hath God given us understanding, but to conceive the best things, wherfore have we Iudgement, but to judge aright betweene the things of Heaven and Earth,
Wherefore hath God given us understanding, but to conceive the best things, Wherefore have we Judgement, but to judge aright between the things of Heaven and Earth,
and is not himselfe, a Christian as a Christian, that is, in his right temper should bee in the act and exercise of what is good in him, upon all occasions,
and is not himself, a Christian as a Christian, that is, in his right temper should be in the act and exercise of what is good in him, upon all occasions,
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as we say of God, hee is a pure Act, because hee is allwaies in working, the Spirit of God is a pure act, in whom is no suffering but all action, about that that is fit for so glorious a nature;
as we say of God, he is a pure Act, Because he is always in working, the Spirit of God is a pure act, in whom is no suffering but all actium, about that that is fit for so glorious a nature;
if they would rouze up their soules to be as Christians should be, and as their soule and Conscience tells them, they ought and might be, did they rightly improve the meanes they have.
if they would rouse up their Souls to be as Christians should be, and as their soul and Conscience tells them, they ought and might be, did they rightly improve the means they have.
The word heart you know includes the whole soule, for the understanding is the heart, an understanding heart. To lay things up in our hearts, there it is memorie, and to cleave in heart is to cleave in will. To rejoyce in heart, that is in the affection, so that all the powers of the soule, the Inward man, (as Paul calleth it) is the heart.
The word heart you know includes the Whole soul, for the understanding is the heart, an understanding heart. To lay things up in our hearts, there it is memory, and to cleave in heart is to cleave in will. To rejoice in heart, that is in the affection, so that all the Powers of the soul, the Inward man, (as Paul calls it) is the heart.
and affections, They are all mixed, as are the principles from which they come forth, wee may observe further, that a Christian man may know how it is with himselfe, though he be mixed of flesh,
and affections, They Are all mixed, as Are the principles from which they come forth, we may observe further, that a Christian man may know how it is with himself, though he be mixed of Flesh,
The child of God asleep hath a working in the will, choosing the better part which he will cleave too, he hath a generall purpose to please God in all things, and no setled purpose in particular for to sleepe thus:
The child of God asleep hath a working in the will, choosing the better part which he will cleave too, he hath a general purpose to please God in all things, and no settled purpose in particular for to sleep thus:
yet there is a secret love to Christ, and to his cause, and side, joyned with joy in the well-fare of the Church and people of God, rejoycing in the prosperity of the righteous, with a secret greefe for the contiarie.
yet there is a secret love to christ, and to his cause, and side, joined with joy in the welfare of the Church and people of God, rejoicing in the Prosperity of the righteous, with a secret grief for the contiarie.
The pulses will beate this way, and good affections will discover themselves, take him in his sleepie estate, the judgement is sound in the maine, the will, the affections, the joy, the delight, the sorrow, this is an evidence his heart is awake. The Conscience likewise is awake;
The pulses will beat this Way, and good affections will discover themselves, take him in his sleepy estate, the judgement is found in the main, the will, the affections, the joy, the delight, the sorrow, this is an evidence his heart is awake. The Conscience likewise is awake;
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or yeeld themselves comfort, yet there is a course of good duties, his ordinarie vvay is good, hovvsoever he may step aside, his fits may be sleepie vvhen his estate is vvaking.
or yield themselves Comfort, yet there is a course of good duties, his ordinary Way is good, howsoever he may step aside, his fits may be sleepy when his estate is waking.
yet have we not forgotten thy Name, Psal. 44. 20. this will •nable us to appeale to God as Peter, Lord thou knowest I love thee, it is an evidence of a good estate.
yet have we not forgotten thy Name, Psalm 44. 20. this will •nable us to appeal to God as Peter, Lord thou Knowest I love thee, it is an evidence of a good estate.
Though you see neither fruit, nor leaves, yet there is life in the root, The seed remaines in them, there is allway a seed remaining, it is an immotall seed that we are begotten by.
Though you see neither fruit, nor leaves, yet there is life in the root, The seed remains in them, there is alway a seed remaining, it is an immotall seed that we Are begotten by.
the grace of God sometimes failes in the outward action, in the field, when yet it retireth to the heart, in which fort it is impregnable, My heart waketh.
the grace of God sometime fails in the outward actium, in the field, when yet it retireth to the heart, in which fort it is impregnable, My heart waketh.
As Christ said of Lazarus, So a man may say of a Christian, in his worst state, his life is in him still, he is not dead, but sleepes, his heart waketh.
As christ said of Lazarus, So a man may say of a Christian, in his worst state, his life is in him still, he is not dead, but sleeps, his heart waketh.
There are some pulses that discover life in the sickest man, so are there some breathings and spirituall motions of heart, that will comfort in such times.
There Are Some pulses that discover life in the sickest man, so Are there Some breathings and spiritual motions of heart, that will Comfort in such times.
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Christ never dies (saith the Apostle) as hee never dies in himselfe (after his Resurrection) so he never dies in his Children, there is alwayes spirituall life.
christ never die (Says the Apostle) as he never die in himself (After his Resurrection) so he never die in his Children, there is always spiritual life.
This is a secret of Gods Sanctuarie, only belonging to Gods people, others have nothing to doe with it, They shall ever love God and God will ever love them.
This is a secret of God's Sanctuary, only belonging to God's people, Others have nothing to do with it, They shall ever love God and God will ever love them.
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But grace at the Center, and from thence goes to the Circumference; And therefore the Church values her selfe here by the disposition, and temper of her heart.
But grace At the Centre, and from thence Goes to the Circumference; And Therefore the Church value's her self Here by the disposition, and temper of her heart.
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Thus I am for my outward carriage, &c. I sleepe, but my heart that waketh. Therefore let us enter into our consciences and soules for the tryall of our estates,
Thus I am for my outward carriage, etc. I sleep, but my heart that waketh. Therefore let us enter into our Consciences and Souls for the trial of our estates,
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It was a watch-word, that was in Gregorie. 13. his time, in Queene Elizabeths daies, My Sonne, give methy heart, dissemble, goe to Church, and doe what you will,
It was a watchword, that was in Gregory. 13. his time, in Queen Elizabeths days, My Son, give methy heart, dissemble, go to Church, and do what you will,
And from hence, we may have a maine difference betweene one Christian and another. A sound Christian doth what he doth from the heart, he begins the workethere.
And from hence, we may have a main difference between one Christian and Another. A found Christian does what he does from the heart, he begins the workethere.
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But it is otherwise with Gods child, Whatsoever good he doth, it is in his heart first, Whatsoever ill he abstaines from, he doth it from his heart, judging it to be naught:
But it is otherwise with God's child, Whatsoever good he does, it is in his heart First, Whatsoever ill he abstains from, he does it from his heart, judging it to be nought:
Now the Church confesseth that she was asleepe by that part, that was awake in her, other men doe not complaine, are not sensible of their sleepinesse,
Now the Church Confesses that she was asleep by that part, that was awake in her, other men do not complain, Are not sensible of their sleepiness,
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and slumbring, but compose themselves to slumber, and seeke darkenesse, which is a friend of sleepe, they would willingly bee ignorant, to keepe their Conscience dull,
and slumbering, but compose themselves to slumber, and seek darkness, which is a friend of sleep, they would willingly be ignorant, to keep their Conscience dull,
1. Propound unto them waking considerations, What causeth our sleepes, but want of matters of more serious observation? None will sleepe when a thing is presented of excellency more then ordinary.
1. Propound unto them waking considerations, What Causes our sleeps, but want of matters of more serious observation? None will sleep when a thing is presented of excellency more then ordinary.
yet the fearefull estate we should be in, if God leave us to our selues? A state of astonishment, miserable and wretched, beyond speech, nay beyond conceit.
yet the fearful estate we should be in, if God leave us to our selves? A state of astonishment, miserable and wretched, beyond speech, nay beyond conceit.
Thus did the blessed soules in former times exercise their thoughts, raise and stirre them up by meditation, that so they might hold their soules in a high esteeme of the best things,
Thus did the blessed Souls in former times exercise their thoughts, raise and stir them up by meditation, that so they might hold their Souls in a high esteem of the best things,
and withall the terrour of the Lords day, Remembring (saith St. Paul) the terror of the Lord, I labour to stirre up all men, &c. Indeed it should make us stirre up our hearts,
and withal the terror of the lords day, Remembering (Says Saint Paul) the terror of the Lord, I labour to stir up all men, etc. Indeed it should make us stir up our hearts,
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And shall our eyes then be sleeping and carelesse? These and such like considerations out of spirituall wisdome we should propound to our selves, that so we might have waking soules,
And shall our eyes then be sleeping and careless? These and such like considerations out of spiritual Wisdom we should propound to our selves, that so we might have waking Souls,
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It conduceth much therefore to the awakening of the soule to keepe faith awake. It's not the greatnesse alone, but the presence of great things that stirres us;
It conduceth much Therefore to the awakening of the soul to keep faith awake. It's not the greatness alone, but the presence of great things that stirs us;
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When a man believes, that all these things shall be on fire ere long, that Heaven and Earth shall fall in peeces, that we shall be called to give an account;
When a man believes, that all these things shall be on fire ere long, that Heaven and Earth shall fallen in Pieces, that we shall be called to give an account;
Sometimes glorious things, Promises, and Mercies, to waken it out of its sadnesse, &c. When we are in a prosperous estate let faith make present all the sinnes and temptations that usually accompany such an estate,
Sometime glorious things, Promises, and mercies, to waken it out of its sadness, etc. When we Are in a prosperous estate let faith make present all the Sins and temptations that usually accompany such an estate,
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and drowsie? the want of spirits, wee are dull, and overloaden with grosse humours, whereby the strength sinkes and failes? Christians should knovv, that there is a necessitie,
and drowsy? the want of spirits, we Are dull, and overladen with gross humours, whereby the strength sinks and fails? Christians should know, that there is a necessity,
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when any doubt or darke thought ariseth, upon yeelding thereunto comes a sleepie temper, sleepinesse in the affections ariseth from darkenesse of judgement, the more we labour to increase our knowledge,
when any doubt or dark Thought arises, upon yielding thereunto comes a sleepy temper, sleepiness in the affections arises from darkness of judgement, the more we labour to increase our knowledge,
What makes men in their corruptions to avoid the Ministery of the Word, or any thing that may avvake their consciences? It is the desire they have to sleepe, they knovv, the more they knovv, the more they must practise,
What makes men in their corruptions to avoid the Ministry of the Word, or any thing that may awake their Consciences? It is the desire they have to sleep, they know, the more they know, the more they must practise,
and of the day. 1 Thess. 5. Sleepe is a worke of darkenesse, men therefore of darke and drovvsie hearts desire darkenesse for that very end that their consciences may sleepe.
and of the day. 1 Thess 5. Sleep is a work of darkness, men Therefore of dark and drowsy hearts desire darkness for that very end that their Consciences may sleep.
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I will put my feare into their hearts, that they shall never depart from mee ▪ One Christian is better then another, by how much more he wakes, and feares more then another.
I will put my Fear into their hearts, that they shall never depart from me ▪ One Christian is better then Another, by how much more he wakes, and fears more then Another.
You shall not have light, & common oathes come from them, nor unsavoury speeches. Sometimes a good Christian may in a state of sleepinesse be faulty some way.
You shall not have Light, & Common Oaths come from them, nor unsavoury Speeches. Sometime a good Christian may in a state of sleepiness be faulty Some Way.
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how fit for the times that may befall us? Let us examine the state of our own soules which will preserve us in a waking estate, especially examine our selves in regard of the sinnes of the place,
how fit for the times that may befall us? Let us examine the state of our own Souls which will preserve us in a waking estate, especially examine our selves in regard of the Sins of the place,
In the last place it is a thing of no small consequence, that vve keepe company vvith vvaking and faithfull Christians, such as neither sleepe themselves or do willingly suffer any to sleepe that are neere them.
In the last place it is a thing of no small consequence, that we keep company with waking and faithful Christians, such as neither sleep themselves or do willingly suffer any to sleep that Are near them.
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Let us labour upon our owne hearts in the Conscionable use of all these meanes, in their severall times and seasons, that we may keepe our hearts waking,
Let us labour upon our own hearts in the Conscionable use of all these means, in their several times and seasons, that we may keep our hearts waking,
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For would men suffer idle words, yea filthy and rotten talke to come from their mouths if they were awake? Would a waking man runne into a pit? or upon a swords point? A man that is asleepe may doe any thing.
For would men suffer idle words, yea filthy and rotten talk to come from their mouths if they were awake? Would a waking man run into a pit? or upon a swords point? A man that is asleep may do any thing.
What doe men meane when they feare not to lye, dissemble, and rush upon the pikes of Gods displeasure? When they say one thing and doe another, are they not dead? or take them at the best, are they not asleepe? Were they awake, would they ever doe thus? Will not a fowle that hath wings, avoyde the snare? or will a beast runne into a pit when it sees it? There is a snare laid in your Play-houses, gaming houses, Common houses that Gentlemen frequent that generally professe Religion, and take the Communion.
What do men mean when they Fear not to lie, dissemble, and rush upon the pikes of God's displeasure? When they say one thing and doe Another, Are they not dead? or take them At the best, Are they not asleep? Were they awake, would they ever do thus? Will not a fowl that hath wings, avoid the snare? or will a beast run into a pit when it sees it? There is a snare laid in your Play-houses, gaming houses, Common houses that Gentlemen frequent that generally profess Religion, and take the Communion.
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If the eye of their soules were awake, would they runne into these snares, that their owne Consciences tells them are so? If there be any goodnesse in their soules, it is wondrous sleepie;
If the eye of their Souls were awake, would they run into these snares, that their own Consciences tells them Are so? If there be any Goodness in their Souls, it is wondrous sleepy;
There is no man (even the best) but may complaine something, that they are overtaken in the contagion of these infectious times, they catch drovvsie tempers (as our Saviour saith) of those latter times.
There is no man (even the best) but may complain something, that they Are overtaken in the contagion of these infectious times, they catch drowsy tempers (as our Saviour Says) of those latter times.
A chill temper, growes ever from the coldnesse of the times that we live in, wherin the best may complaine of coldnesse, but there is great difference.
A chill temper, grows ever from the coldness of the times that we live in, wherein the best may complain of coldness, but there is great difference.
It is a blessed state, when a Christian carries himselfe so in his liberty, that his heart condemnes him not for the abuse of that which it alloweth and justly in a moderate use.
It is a blessed state, when a Christian carries himself so in his liberty, that his heart condemns him not for the abuse of that which it alloweth and justly in a moderate use.
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We will conclude this point with the Meditation of the Excellency of a waking Christian, when he is in his right temper, hee is an excellent person, fit for all assaies, he is then impregnable, Satan hath nothing to do with him,
We will conclude this point with the Meditation of the Excellency of a waking Christian, when he is in his right temper, he is an excellent person, fit for all assays, he is then impregnable, Satan hath nothing to do with him,
When a Christian hath a heart, and grace to awake, then his Love, his Patience, his Faith is awake, as it should bee, hee is fit for all Conditions to doe good in them,
When a Christian hath a heart, and grace to awake, then his Love, his Patience, his Faith is awake, as it should be, he is fit for all Conditions to do good in them,
Now the church having so freely and ingeniously confessed what shee could against her selfe, proceeds yet further to acquaint us with the particulars in her heart-waking disposition, Which were two-fold, shee heard and discerned the voice of her Beloved, who for all her sleepe, was her Beloved still,
Now the Church having so freely and ingeniously confessed what she could against her self, proceeds yet further to acquaint us with the particulars in her Heartwaking disposition, Which were twofold, she herd and discerned the voice of her beloved, who for all her sleep, was her beloved still,
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and more then that, she remembers all his sweete words and allurements, whereby hee pressed her to open unto him, Saying, open to me my love, my dove, my undefiled, which is set out,
and more then that, she remembers all his sweet words and allurements, whereby he pressed her to open unto him, Saying, open to me my love, my dove, my undefiled, which is Set out,
All which aggravates her offence, and his rare goodnesse, and patience towards miserable sinners, so to waite from time to time for admission into our wretched soules, that he may rule,
All which aggravates her offence, and his rare Goodness, and patience towards miserable Sinners, so to wait from time to time for admission into our wretched Souls, that he may Rule,
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Therefore we had great need to shunne this sleepie distemper of soule, which for the present so lockes up the everlasting gates of our soule, that the King of glory cannot enter in;
Therefore we had great need to shun this sleepy distemper of soul, which for the present so locks up the everlasting gates of our soul, that the King of glory cannot enter in;
though first smarting and well beaten by the watch-men, in a world of perplexities, ere she can recover the sence of her former union, and Communion with Christ.
though First smarting and well beaten by the watchmen, in a world of perplexities, ere she can recover the sense of her former Union, and Communion with christ.
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And surely, we find by experience, what a woefull thing it is for the soule, which hath once tasted how gracious the Lord is, to be long without a sence of Gods love,
And surely, we find by experience, what a woeful thing it is for the soul, which hath once tasted how gracious the Lord is, to be long without a sense of God's love,
when we can with her say, It is the voice of my Beloved that knocks, saying, open unto mee, &c. In which words you have, 1. The Churches acknowledgment of Christs voice. 2. Of his carriage towards her. 1. Her acknowledgment is set downe heere, It is the voice of my Beloved.
when we can with her say, It is the voice of my beloved that knocks, saying, open unto me, etc. In which words you have, 1. The Churches acknowledgment of Christ voice. 2. Of his carriage towards her. 1. Her acknowledgment is Set down Here, It is the voice of my beloved.
Gods Beleevers are Christs sheepe, Now my sheepe (saith Christ) heare my voice. It is the eare marke (as it were) of a Christian, one of the characters of the new man, To •as•e words by the eare, (as Iob saith) he hath a spirituall taste, a discerning relish in his eare,
God's Believers Are Christ sheep, Now my sheep (Says christ) hear my voice. It is the ear mark (as it were) of a Christian, one of the characters of the new man, To •as•e words by the ear, (as Job Says) he hath a spiritual taste, a discerning relish in his ear,
and some to conforme themselves to the custome of the places they live in, or to satisfie the clamours of a troubled conscience, that will have some divine dutie performed, else it goes on with much vexaction.
and Some to conform themselves to the custom of the places they live in, or to satisfy the clamours of a troubled conscience, that will have Some divine duty performed, Else it Goes on with much vexaction.
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They are sicke and nothing will downe with them, they quarrell with every thing that is wholesome (as they did with Manna ) no sermons will please them, no bread is fine and vvhite enough.
They Are sick and nothing will down with them, they quarrel with every thing that is wholesome (as they did with Manna) no Sermons will please them, no bred is fine and white enough.
This is the common Objection of the great Rabbies amongst them in their vvritings, hovv vve can knovv the Word to be Gods, considering there are such heresies in the Churches,
This is the Common Objection of the great Rabbies among them in their writings, how we can know the Word to be God's, considering there Are such heresies in the Churches,
or in the unfolding of the Scriptures, in preaching, they can discerne agreeable food for them, having a facultie to reject that vvhich is not fit for nourishment, to let it goe.
or in the unfolding of the Scriptures, in preaching, they can discern agreeable food for them, having a faculty to reject that which is not fit for nourishment, to let it go.
That Gods sheepe heare his voice, That his Word left in the Church (vvhen it is unfolded) his Spirit goes together with it, breeding a relish of the Word in the hearts of people, whereby they are able to taste and relish it,
That God's sheep hear his voice, That his Word left in the Church (when it is unfolded) his Spirit Goes together with it, breeding a relish of the Word in the hearts of people, whereby they Are able to taste and relish it,
and Divine truth, so as to be able to say, I have felt it by experience, that it is the voice of Christ. Therfore they so soone Apostatize, let Jesuites,
and Divine truth, so as to be able to say, I have felt it by experience, that it is the voice of christ. Therefore they so soon Apostatise, let Jesuits,
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and then in the end they despaire notwithstanding all the promises, because they were never convinced of the truth of them, they cannot say Amen to all the promises.
and then in the end they despair notwithstanding all the promises, Because they were never convinced of the truth of them, they cannot say Amen to all the promises.
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So then here is a distinction, betweene the sleepe of a Christian, and the dead sleepe of another naturall man, The one when he sleepes, His heart doth not onely wake,
So then Here is a distinction, between the sleep of a Christian, and the dead sleep of Another natural man, The one when he sleeps, His heart does not only wake,
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hee will doe nothing against the cause of Religion, there is a new Nature in him, that hee cannot doe otherwise, he cannot but love, hee cannot sinne with a full purpose,
he will do nothing against the cause of Religion, there is a new Nature in him, that he cannot do otherwise, he cannot but love, he cannot sin with a full purpose,
Acknowledging him to be his Beloved, There is a conjugall chastitie in the soule of a Christian, holding firme to the covenant and marriage betweene Christ and it, hee keepes that unviolable,
Acknowledging him to be his beloved, There is a conjugal chastity in the soul of a Christian, holding firm to the Covenant and marriage between christ and it, he keeps that unviolable,
My head is filled with dew, and my lockes with the dropps of the night, &c. Here is Patience, and Mercie to indure this indignitie at the Churches hand, to stand at her courtesie to come in, besides 3. the Compellation, afterwards to be spoken of, The generall observation from Christs carriage, is this,
My head is filled with due, and my locks with the drops of the night, etc. Here is Patience, and Mercy to endure this indignity At the Churches hand, to stand At her courtesy to come in, beside 3. the Compellation, afterwards to be spoken of, The general observation from Christ carriage, is this,
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Even as the true soule, that is touched with the Spirit desires neerer and neerer communion with Christ. So hee seekes neerer and neerer communion with his Spouse, by all sanctified meanes;
Even as the true soul, that is touched with the Spirit Desires nearer and nearer communion with christ. So he seeks nearer and nearer communion with his Spouse, by all sanctified means;
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Hee knocks heere, waites, speakes friendly and lovingly with such sweete wordes, My Love, my Dove, &c. We had a blessed Communion in the state of innocencie,
He knocks Here, waits, speaks friendly and lovingly with such sweet words, My Love, my Dove, etc. We had a blessed Communion in the state of innocence,
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but now the time of this life is but as the time of the contract, during which there are yet many mutuall passages of love betweene him and his Spouse, a desire of mutuall communion of either side.
but now the time of this life is but as the time of the contract, during which there Are yet many mutual passages of love between him and his Spouse, a desire of mutual communion of either side.
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And likewise there is the like desire in the Church, (when shee is in a right temper,) So that if any strangenesse bee betweene Christ, and any mans soule, that hath tasted how good the Lord is, let him not blame Christ for it,
And likewise there is the like desire in the Church, (when she is in a right temper,) So that if any strangeness be between christ, and any men soul, that hath tasted how good the Lord is, let him not blame christ for it,
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Hee that knockes and stands knocking, while his locks are •edewed with the dropps of the night? Doth he delight in strangenesse, that makes all this Love to a Christians soule? Certainely No.
He that knocks and Stands knocking, while his locks Are •edewed with the drops of the night? Does he delight in strangeness, that makes all this Love to a Christians soul? Certainly No.
Evill company is a great dampning, whereby a Christian looseth his comfort much, especially that intimate communion with God, whence wee may fall into security.
Evil company is a great dampning, whereby a Christian loses his Comfort much, especially that intimate communion with God, whence we may fallen into security.
and knocke, So here, It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh, therefore in such a case, search your ovvn hearts, vvhere if there be deadnesse, and disertion of Spirit;
and knock, So Here, It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, Therefore in such a case, search your own hearts, where if there be deadness, and desertion of Spirit;
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and forfeiture of the sinnes of his Church, to leave them altogether, but makes further and further love to them, though the Church be sleepie, Christ continues knocking.
and forfeiture of the Sins of his Church, to leave them altogether, but makes further and further love to them, though the Church be sleepy, christ continues knocking.
The Church of Laodicea vvas a luke-vvarme, proud, hypocriticall Church, yet Behold, (saith Christ) I stand at the doore and knocke, and it vvas such a Church as vvas vaineglorious, and conceited.
The Church of Laodicea was a lukewarm, proud, hypocritical Church, yet Behold, (Says christ) I stand At the door and knock, and it was such a Church as was vainglorious, and conceited.
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Christ therefore refuseth not vveake sinners, he that commands, that we should receive him that is weake in the faith, and not cast him off from our fellowship,
christ Therefore Refuseth not weak Sinners, he that commands, that we should receive him that is weak in the faith, and not cast him off from our fellowship,
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our nature he tooke upon him, that he might be a mercifull redeemer, And then as God also he is love, God is love, that is, whatsoever God shewes himselfe to his Church, he doth it in love, If hee be angry in correcting, it is out of love, if Mercifull, it is out of love, if he be Powerfull in defending his Church,
our nature he took upon him, that he might be a merciful redeemer, And then as God also he is love, God is love, that is, whatsoever God shows himself to his Church, he does it in love, If he be angry in correcting, it is out of love, if Merciful, it is out of love, if he be Powerful in defending his Church,
and revenging himselfe on her Enemies, all is love, God is love (saith Iohn ) that is, hee shewes himselfe onely in wayes, expressions and characters of love to his Church;
and revenging himself on her Enemies, all is love, God is love (Says John) that is, he shows himself only in ways, expressions and characters of love to his Church;
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Hee is a Father, As a Father pittieth his childe, so the Lord pitties them that feare him, and 2. also in those sweete Attributes of love, which are his essence,
He is a Father, As a Father Pitieth his child, so the Lord pities them that Fear him, and 2. also in those sweet Attributes of love, which Are his essence,
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yet he would make him know him, as was fit for him to bee knowne, Iehovah, Exod. 34. 6. Iehovah, Strong, Mercifull, Gratious, Longsuffering, &c. Thus God will be knowne in these Attributes of Consolation.
yet he would make him know him, as was fit for him to be known, Jehovah, Exod 34. 6. Jehovah, Strong, Merciful, Gracious, Long-suffering, etc. Thus God will be known in these Attributes of Consolation.
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And here how excellently is the expression of Christs mercie, love, and patience set out? He knockes, my Beloved knocketh, &c. saying, Hee knockes for further entrance (as was shewed before) some he had already,
And Here how excellently is the expression of Christ mercy, love, and patience Set out? He knocks, my beloved knocketh, etc. saying, He knocks for further Entrance (as was showed before) Some he had already,
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So a Christian hath roome in his heart forworldly thoughts, but his closset, his inmost affections, are kept for his inmost friend Christ, who is not content with the hall,
So a Christian hath room in his heart forworldly thoughts, but his closet, his inmost affections, Are kept for his inmost friend christ, who is not content with the hall,
It is taken from the fashion of men, in this kind (God condescending to speake to us in our own language) Sometimes you know There is a knocking or calling for entrance by voice, when a voice may serve,
It is taken from the fashion of men, in this kind (God condescending to speak to us in our own language) Sometime you know There is a knocking or calling for Entrance by voice, when a voice may serve,
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and knocks by his workes, and both together sometimes, whether by workes of mercy or of judgement, he labours to enter into the soule, to raise the sleepie soule that way;
and knocks by his works, and both together sometime, whither by works of mercy or of judgement, he labours to enter into the soul, to raise the sleepy soul that Way;
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he beginns with mercy usually. 1. By mercies, All the creatures, and blessings of God carrie in them (as it were) a voice of God to the soule, that it would entertaine his love, There goes a voice of love with every blessing.
he begins with mercy usually. 1. By Mercies, All the creatures, and blessings of God carry in them (as it were) a voice of God to the soul, that it would entertain his love, There Goes a voice of love with every blessing.
Yes, for what doe corrections speak•, but amendment of the fault we are corrected for? so we must heare the rodd, all corrections tend to this purpose, they are as knockings, that we should open to God and Christ.
Yes, for what do corrections speak•, but amendment of the fault we Are corrected for? so we must hear the rod, all corrections tend to this purpose, they Are as knockings, that we should open to God and christ.
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God to this kind of knocking adds a voice, he teacheth, and corrects together, Happie is that man that thou correctest, and tea•hest out of thy Law, (saith the Psalmist) Correction without teaching is to little purpose,
God to this kind of knocking adds a voice, he Teaches, and corrects together, Happy is that man that thou correctest, and tea•hest out of thy Law, (Says the Psalmist) Correction without teaching is to little purpose,
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But besides all this, there is a more neere knocking, that Christ useth to the Church, His ministeriall knocking, when he was here in the daies of his flesh, hee was a Preacher and Prophet himselfe,
But beside all this, there is a more near knocking, that christ uses to the Church, His ministerial knocking, when he was Here in the days of his Flesh, he was a Preacher and Prophet himself,
and now he is ascended into heaven, he hath given gifts to men, and men to the Church, whom he speakes by to the end of the world, they are Christs mouth,
and now he is ascended into heaven, he hath given Gifts to men, and men to the Church, whom he speaks by to the end of the world, they Are Christ Mouth,
Christ is either received or rejected in his Ministers, as it is said of Noahs time, The Spirit of Christ preached in the daies of Noah to the soules now in prison, &c. Christ as God did preach before he was incarnate by Noah to the old world, which is now in prison, in hell,
christ is either received or rejected in his Ministers, as it is said of Noahs time, The Spirit of christ preached in the days of Noah to the Souls now in prison, etc. christ as God did preach before he was incarnate by Noah to the old world, which is now in prison, in hell,
when they speake he speakes by them, and they are as Embassadours of Christ, (whom they should imitate in mildnesse) We therefore as Embassadours beseech and entreat you,2 Cor. 5. 20. as if Christ by us should speake to you;
when they speak he speaks by them, and they Are as ambassadors of christ, (whom they should imitate in mildness) We Therefore as ambassadors beseech and entreat you,2 Cor. 5. 20. as if christ by us should speak to you;
And you know what heart-breaking wordes the Apostle useth in all his Epistles (especially when he writes to Christians in a good sta•e) as to the Philippians, Phil. 1. 2. If there be any bowells of mercy,
And you know what Heartbreaking words the Apostle uses in all his Epistles (especially when he writes to Christians in a good sta•e) as to the Philippians, Philip 1. 2. If there be any bowels of mercy,
They moove all stones (as it were) sometimes threatnings; sometimes intreaties, sometimes they come as sonnes of thunder, sometimes with the still voice of sweete promises;
They move all stones (as it were) sometime threatenings; sometime entreaties, sometime they come as Sons of thunder, sometime with the still voice of sweet promises;
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But Christ then he comes with a Blessed are the poore in Spirit, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for Righteo•snesse, &c. All kind of meanes have beene used in the ministrie from the beginning of the world.
But christ then he comes with a Blessed Are the poor in Spirit, Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst for Righteo•snesse, etc. All kind of means have been used in the Ministry from the beginning of the world.
And because of it selfe this ministry it is a dead letter, Therefore hee joynes that with the Word, which knockes at the heart together with the Word, not severed from it,
And Because of it self this Ministry it is a dead Letter, Therefore he joins that with the Word, which knocks At the heart together with the Word, not severed from it,
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And besides his Spirit, God hath planted in us a Conscience to call upon us, to be his Vicar, a little god in us to doe his office, to call upon us, direct us, checke,
And beside his Spirit, God hath planted in us a Conscience to call upon us, to be his Vicar, a little god in us to do his office, to call upon us, Direct us, check,
His voice, Works, and Word, works of Mercie and of Correction, his Word together with his Spirit, and the Conscience, that he hath planted to be (as it were) a God in us, which together with his Spirit may moove us to dutie.
His voice, Works, and Word, works of Mercy and of Correction, his Word together with his Spirit, and the Conscience, that he hath planted to be (as it were) a God in us, which together with his Spirit may move us to duty.
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First, Christ speakes to the Spouse here, and so many such exhortations are given to them that have the Spirit of God already, who could by the helpe thereof open.
First, christ speaks to the Spouse Here, and so many such exhortations Are given to them that have the Spirit of God already, who could by the help thereof open.
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as it was in the Creation, Let there be light, it was an operative word, and there was light. Let there bee such a Creature, it was an operative working word,
as it was in the Creation, Let there be Light, it was an operative word, and there was Light. Let there be such a Creature, it was an operative working word,
but with Christs speaking to Lazarus, there went an almightie power, that gave life to him, by which life he heard what Christ said, Arise Lazarus. So Christ by his Spirit cloaths his word in the Ministery,
but with Christ speaking to Lazarus, there went an almighty power, that gave life to him, by which life he herd what christ said, Arise Lazarus. So christ by his Spirit clothes his word in the Ministry,
and therefore we pray, Thy Kingdome come, and till Christ comes in his Kingdome, hee desires his Kingdome should come to us, Open (saith he) Stupenda dignatio, &c. (as he cries out) it is a stupendious condescending,
and Therefore we pray, Thy Kingdom come, and till christ comes in his Kingdom, he Desires his Kingdom should come to us, Open (Says he) Stupenda dignatio, etc. (as he cries out) it is a stupendious condescending,
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Heere Greatnesse beseecheth Meanesse, Riches Povertie, Alsufficiencie Want, and life in selfe, comes to dead drowsie soules. What a vvondrous condiscending is this? Yet notvvithstanding, Christ vouchsafes to make the heart of a sinfull, sleepie man to be his House, his Temple. Hee knocks, and knocks heere, saying, Open to mee, &c. This is usefull many vvayes , as first, cherish all the good conceites vve can of Christ;
Here Greatness Beseecheth Meanness, Riches Poverty, All-sufficiency Want, and life in self, comes to dead drowsy Souls. What a wondrous condescending is this? Yet notwithstanding, christ vouchsafes to make the heart of a sinful, sleepy man to be his House, his Temple. He knocks, and knocks Here, saying, Open to me, etc. This is useful many ways, as First, cherish all the good conceits we can of christ;
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and present Christ amisse, as if Christ vvere not vvilling to receive us, vvhen as you see he knockes at our hearts to open to him, useth Mercies, and Iudgements, the Ministrie of his Spirit, and Conscience, and all;
and present christ amiss, as if christ were not willing to receive us, when as you see he knocks At our hearts to open to him, uses mercies, and Judgments, the Ministry of his Spirit, and Conscience, and all;
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Hee hath done the greater and vvill he not doe the lesse? Therefore thinke not strange, that hee useth all these meanes, considering hovv love hev descended into the vvombe of the Virgin for us. Ephes. 4. 9. Novv such considerations as these being mixed vvith the Spirit and set on by him, are effectuall for the conversion of poore soules.
He hath done the greater and will he not do the less? Therefore think not strange, that he uses all these means, considering how love Hev descended into the womb of the Virgae for us. Ephesians 4. 9. Now such considerations as these being mixed with the Spirit and Set on by him, Are effectual for the conversion of poor Souls.
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Is there such love in God, to become man, and to be a Sutor to vvoe me for my love? Surely thinks the soule then, he desires my Salvation, and Conversion;
Is there such love in God, to become man, and to be a Suitor to woe me for my love? Surely thinks the soul then, he Desires my Salvation, and Conversion;
and when wee are converted, these thoughts entertained with admiration of Christs condescending, are effectuall to give Christ further entrance into the soule, vvhereby a more happie communion is vvrought still more and more betvveen Christ,
and when we Are converted, these thoughts entertained with admiration of Christ condescending, Are effectual to give christ further Entrance into the soul, whereby a more happy communion is wrought still more and more between christ,
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Hovv vvill this justifie the sentence upon us hereafter, vvhen Christ shall set us on the left hand, and say Depart from mee, for I invited you to come to me, I knocked at the doore of your hearts,
How will this justify the sentence upon us hereafter, when christ shall Set us on the left hand, and say Depart from me, for I invited you to come to me, I knocked At the door of your hearts,
and you would give me no entrance, Depart from us said you, therefore now Depart you from mee. What doe prophane persons in the Church? but bid Christ depart from them, especially in the motions of his Spirit, they entertaine him in the outward roome, the braine;
and you would give me no Entrance, Depart from us said you, Therefore now Depart you from me. What do profane Persons in the Church? but bid christ depart from them, especially in the motions of his Spirit, they entertain him in the outward room, the brain;
Besides, if this would not doe, God hath added Corrections with all these, in every Eliment, in every manner, Infection in the aire, Judgements in inundations;
Beside, if this would not do, God hath added Corrections with all these, in every Eliment, in every manner, Infection in the air, Judgments in inundations;
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As for his Ministeriall knocking; above threescore yeares wee have lived under the Ministerie of the Gospell, this Land hath beene Goshen, a land of light,
As for his Ministerial knocking; above threescore Years we have lived under the Ministry of the Gospel, this Land hath been Goshen, a land of Light,
Ministers have beene sent, and varietie of gifts, there hath beene piping, and mourning (as Christ complaines in his time) that they were like froward Children, that neither sweet piping,
Ministers have been sent, and variety of Gifts, there hath been piping, and mourning (as christ complains in his time) that they were like froward Children, that neither sweet piping,
And for the Motions of his Spirit, who are there at this time, who thus live in the Church under the Ministerie, who cannot say that God thereby hath smote their hearts, those hard rockes againe and againe,
And for the Motions of his Spirit, who Are there At this time, who thus live in the Church under the Ministry, who cannot say that God thereby hath smote their hearts, those hard Rocks again and again,
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Therefore let us labour to hould Christ, to entertaine him, let him have the best roome in our soules, to dwell in our hearts, let us give up the keyes to him,
Therefore let us labour to hold christ, to entertain him, let him have the best room in our Souls, to dwell in our hearts, let us give up the keys to him,
Every soule is the Temple, the House Christ should dwell in, let every soule therefore among us consider what meanes Christ useth to come into his soule to dwell with him, and to rule there.
Every soul is the Temple, the House christ should dwell in, let every soul Therefore among us Consider what means christ uses to come into his soul to dwell with him, and to Rule there.
And what shall wee loose by it? Doe wee entertaine Christ to our losse? Doth hee come emptie? Noe, he comes with all Grace, his Goodnesse is a Communicative, diffusive goodnesse;
And what shall we lose by it? Doe we entertain christ to our loss? Does he come empty? Noah, he comes with all Grace, his goodness is a Communicative, diffusive Goodness;
Hee comes to spread his Treasures, to inrich the heart with all Grace and strength to beare all afflictions, to encounter all dangers, to bring peace of Conscience,
He comes to spread his Treasures, to enrich the heart with all Grace and strength to bear all afflictions, to encounter all dangers, to bring peace of Conscience,
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Let us not give over, for certainely he that desires us to open, that he may powre out his Graces upon us, he will not reject us when we come to him, ,
Let us not give over, for Certainly he that Desires us to open, that he may pour out his Graces upon us, he will not reject us when we come to him,,
if we have not comfort presently, when wee desire it, let us attend upon Christ, as he hath attended upon us, for when he comes, hee comes with advantage;
if we have not Comfort presently, when we desire it, let us attend upon christ, as he hath attended upon us, for when he comes, he comes with advantage;
and sets downe his carriage thus, how hee knockes, and then also speakes, Open to mee, And then sets downe what hee suffered for her, My head is filled with dew,
and sets down his carriage thus, how he knocks, and then also speaks, Open to me, And then sets down what he suffered for her, My head is filled with due,
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And that nothing might be wanting that might moove her heart to respect this his carriage towards her, he useth sweete titles, a loving compellation, Open to mee (saith he,) my Sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled, as so many cords of love to draw her,
And that nothing might be wanting that might move her heart to respect this his carriage towards her, he uses sweet titles, a loving compellation, Open to me (Says he,) my Sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled, as so many cords of love to draw her,
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It is the voice of my Beloved that knocketh, saying, open to mee, &c. Here is also an other distinguishing note of a sound Christian from an unsound, A sanctified spirit sees Christ in the meanes, this is, sayes the heart, the word of Christ,
It is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, open to me, etc. Here is also an other distinguishing note of a found Christian from an unsound, A sanctified Spirit sees christ in the means, this is, Says the heart, the word of christ,
and this the, mercie of Christ to take such paines with my soule, to send his Ministers, to provide his ordinances, to give gifts to men, and men to the Church.
and this the, mercy of christ to take such pains with my soul, to send his Ministers, to provide his ordinances, to give Gifts to men, and men to the Church.
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and Ministers by the direction of the Spirit turne themselves, as it were, into all shapes and fashions both of speech and Spirit to win people to God, in so much that God appeales to them, What could I have done more for my Church, Isa. 5. 1. that I have not done?
and Ministers by the direction of the Spirit turn themselves, as it were, into all shapes and fashions both of speech and Spirit to win people to God, in so much that God appeals to them, What could I have done more for my Church, Isaiah 5. 1. that I have not done?
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And you that are hearers if you doe not regard Christs sweete voyce in the Ministery, which God hath appointed for the governement of the world, know, that there is a voice that you cannot shake of.
And you that Are hearers if you do not regard Christ sweet voice in the Ministry, which God hath appointed for the government of the world, know, that there is a voice that you cannot shake of.
That peremptorie voice at the day of judgement, when he will say, Goe yee cursed into hell sire, &c. And that God who delights to be stiled a God hearing prayer, will not heare thee,
That peremptory voice At the day of judgement, when he will say, Go ye cursed into hell sire, etc. And that God who delights to be styled a God hearing prayer, will not hear thee,
They are halfe open, seeme to open, but are not effectually converted, but at last they see, that further yeelding will not stand with that which they resolve not to part with;
They Are half open, seem to open, but Are not effectually converted, but At last they see, that further yielding will not stand with that which they resolve not to part with;
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This is an undoubted conclusion, our blessed Saviour giveth such meanes and motions of his Spirit to the vil•st persons in the Church, that their owne hea•ts tell them, they have more meanes and ••ecter motions,
This is an undoubted conclusion, our blessed Saviour gives such means and motions of his Spirit to the vil•st Persons in the Church, that their own hea•ts tell them, they have more means and ••ecter motions,
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and for any ill conceits that may rise in our hearts about that other of reprobation let this dampe them all, that in the Church of God, hee offers unto the vilest wretch so much meanes with the motions of his Spirit,
and for any ill conceits that may rise in our hearts about that other of reprobation let this damp them all, that in the Church of God, he offers unto the Vilest wretch so much means with the motions of his Spirit,
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Thus we see that Christ doth condescend so low as to account it almost a part of his happinesse to have our soules for a Temple to dwell in, to rule there.
Thus we see that christ does condescend so low as to account it almost a part of his happiness to have our Souls for a Temple to dwell in, to Rule there.
So say wee, The Church whom thou lovest, that is thy only love, In whom thy love is concenterate (as it were) and gathered to abead, (as though thou hadst no other love in the world but thy Church) this thy love is in this state and condition.
So say we, The Church whom thou Lovest, that is thy only love, In whom thy love is concenterate (as it were) and gathered to abead, (as though thou Hadst no other love in the world but thy Church) this thy love is in this state and condition.
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It is good to thinke of prevailing arguments, not to moove God so much, as our owne hearts, to strengthen our faith to prevaile with God, which is much, fortified with the confideration of Christs wonderous loving expression to his poore Church.
It is good to think of prevailing Arguments, not to move God so much, as our own hearts, to strengthen our faith to prevail with God, which is much, fortified with the consideration of Christ wondrous loving expression to his poor Church.
the Church here was in a drowsie sleepie estate, and used him unkindly, yet he is so patient, that hee waites her leisure as it were and saith, Open to mee my Sister, my love, &c. Thomas was so untoward, that hee would not beleeve, Vnlesse hee did see the print of the na•es, &c. in Christs bodie.
the Church Here was in a drowsy sleepy estate, and used him unkindly, yet he is so patient, that he waits her leisure as it were and Says, Open to me my Sister, my love, etc. Thomas was so untoward, that he would not believe, Unless he did see the print of the na•es, etc. in Christ body.
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Christ had the heart of the Spouse in some measure already, but yet there were some corners of the heart that were not so filled with Christ as they should be, hee was not so much in her understanding, will, joy, delight,
christ had the heart of the Spouse in Some measure already, but yet there were Some corners of the heart that were not so filled with christ as they should be, he was not so much in her understanding, will, joy, delight,
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and communion still, It being the defcription of the people of God, that they love the appearance of Christ, as they loved his first appearance, and waited for the consolation of Israell; so they love his second appearing,
and communion still, It being the defcription of the people of God, that they love the appearance of christ, as they loved his First appearance, and waited for the consolation of Israel; so they love his second appearing,
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If a man were anatomized, and seene into, hee would be ashamed of himselfe, if hee did see himselfe, Christ therefore out of pittie to our soules, would not have the Divell there;
If a man were anatomized, and seen into, he would be ashamed of himself, if he did see himself, christ Therefore out of pity to our Souls, would not have the devil there;
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Christ knowes it is good for our soules to give way to him, therefore he useth all sweet allurements, Open to mee my Sister, my love, &c. Christ hath never his fill, till he close with the soule perfectly,
christ knows it is good for our Souls to give Way to him, Therefore he uses all sweet allurements, Open to me my Sister, my love, etc. christ hath never his fill, till he close with the soul perfectly,
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Againe, He sets downe to moove the Church the more to open to him the inconveniences that hee indured, My head is filled with dew, &c. wherein hee shewes what he suffered, which sufferings are of two sorts. In himselfe. In his Ministers.
Again, He sets down to move the Church the more to open to him the inconveniences that he endured, My head is filled with due, etc. wherein he shows what he suffered, which sufferings Are of two sorts. In himself. In his Ministers.
In himselfe and in his owne blessed person, what did he endure? what patience had hee in enduring the refractorie spirits of men when he was here? how many indignities did he digest in his Desciples after their conversion? Towards his latter end, his Head was not onely filled with the dropps,
In himself and in his own blessed person, what did he endure? what patience had he in enduring the refractory spirits of men when he was Here? how many indignities did he digest in his Disciples After their conversion? Towards his latter end, his Head was not only filled with the drops,
My God my God, why hast thou forsaken mee? What should wee speake of his going up and downe doing good, preaching in his owne person, setting whole nights apart for prayer;
My God my God, why hast thou forsaken me? What should we speak of his going up and down doing good, preaching in his own person, setting Whole nights apart for prayer;
And what indignities indured they in the Primitive Church, that were the publishers, of the Gospell, those sweet publishers thereof, drawing men to open to Christ, were killed for preaching.
And what indignities endured they in the Primitive Church, that were the publishers, of the Gospel, those sweet publishers thereof, drawing men to open to christ, were killed for preaching.
And what greater love, then the love of the soule? yet this is the Satanicall temper and disposition of mens hearts, they hate those men most, that deale this way most truely and lovingly with them.
And what greater love, then the love of the soul? yet this is the Satanical temper and disposition of men's hearts, they hate those men most, that deal this Way most truly and lovingly with them.
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because it would draw men from their present condition, and Therefore Condemnation is come into the world, in that men hate the light, Iohn. 3. 19. because their workes are evill.
Because it would draw men from their present condition, and Therefore Condemnation is come into the world, in that men hate the Light, John. 3. 19. Because their works Are evil.
Is there any thing truely and cordially hated but Grace? and are any persons heartily and cordially hated in the world so much as the Promulgers and Publishers of Grace,
Is there any thing truly and cordially hated but Grace? and Are any Persons heartily and cordially hated in the world so much as the Promulgers and Publishers of Grace,
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Now what patience is there in Christ to suffer himselfe in his messengers, and his children to be thus used? Nor it is not strange to say that Christ stands thus in his Ministers,
Now what patience is there in christ to suffer himself in his messengers, and his children to be thus used? Nor it is not strange to say that christ Stands thus in his Ministers,
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for 1 Pet. 3. 19. It is said, That Christ by his Spirit preached in the daies of Noah to the soules now in prison, Christ preached in Noahs time before he was Incarnate, much more doth he preach now:
for 1 Pet. 3. 19. It is said, That christ by his Spirit preached in the days of Noah to the Souls now in prison, christ preached in Noahs time before he was Incarnate, much more does he preach now:
How long hath he waited for our conversion? how long doth hee still waite for the through giving up of our soules to him? Shall we thinke much then to waite a little while for him?
How long hath he waited for our conversion? how long does he still wait for thee through giving up of our Souls to him? Shall we think much then to wait a little while for him?
and quicken our hearts with all readinesse, and thankfullnesse to receive him when hee comes to worke in our soules, considering, that Christ hath such a care of us by himselfe, his Ministers,
and quicken our hearts with all readiness, and thankfulness to receive him when he comes to work in our Souls, considering, that christ hath such a care of us by himself, his Ministers,
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The Church of God is Christs Sister and Spouse, we are knit to him both by Consanguinitie, and by Affinitie. The neerest as•initie is Marriage: and the neerest Consanguinitie is Sister. So that there are all Bonds to knit us to Christ;
The Church of God is Christ Sister and Spouse, we Are knit to him both by Consanguinity, and by Affinity. The nearest as•initie is Marriage: and the nearest Consanguinity is Sister. So that there Are all Bonds to knit us to christ;
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Is there any love in an Husband, a Brother, a Mother, a Friend, in an Head to the members? in any thing in the world? Is there any love scattered in any relation, gather it all into one,
Is there any love in an Husband, a Brother, a Mother, a Friend, in an Head to the members? in any thing in the world? Is there any love scattered in any Relation, gather it all into one,
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when the Brother comes to visit her, and doe her all good? is this unkindnesse even in Nature to looke strangely upon a man that is neere a kin, that comes and saith, Open to mee my Sister? If the Sister should shut out the Brother, were it not most unnaturall? And is it not monstrous in Grace? when our Brother comes for our good,
when the Brother comes to visit her, and do her all good? is this unkindness even in Nature to look strangely upon a man that is near a kin, that comes and Says, Open to me my Sister? If the Sister should shut out the Brother, were it not most unnatural? And is it not monstrous in Grace? when our Brother comes for our good,
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and in pittie to our soules to let him stand without doores? Remember that Christ hath the same affections, to account us Brothers and Sisters now in Heaven,
and in pity to our Souls to let him stand without doors? remember that christ hath the same affections, to account us Brother's and Sisters now in Heaven,
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as he had when hee was upon the Earth, For after his resurrection (saith he to his Disiciples) I goe to my God, and to your God, to my Father, and to your Father;
as he had when he was upon the Earth, For After his resurrection (Says he to his Disiciples) I go to my God, and to your God, to my Father, and to your Father;
hee calls himselfe our Brother, having one common Father in Heaven, and one Spirit, and one inheritance, &c, This is a sweet relation, Christ beeing our Brother, his heart cannot but melt towards us in any affliction.
he calls himself our Brother, having one Common Father in Heaven, and one Spirit, and one inheritance, etc., This is a sweet Relation, christ being our Brother, his heart cannot but melt towards us in any affliction.
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and not to owne us, but it is onely in shew, hee is our Brother still, his heart first or last, will melt towards his Bretheren to their wonderfull comfort. My Sister, &c.
and not to own us, but it is only in show, he is our Brother still, his heart First or last, will melt towards his Brethren to their wonderful Comfort. My Sister, etc.
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yet true, Christs love is so great to his Church and Children, and so continuall to it, that his Church and People and every Chirstian soule is the seate of his love, That love in his owne breast beeing in them, they are his love, because hee himselfe is there, and one with them.
yet true, Christ love is so great to his Church and Children, and so continual to it, that his Church and People and every Christian soul is the seat of his love, That love in his own breast being in them, they Are his love, Because he himself is there, and one with them.
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If we consider also what he hath done and suffered for her, wee may well say the Church is his love. Besides the former favours, (not to speake of Election, hee choosed us before we were) In time hee did choose us by actuall Election by which he called us:
If we Consider also what he hath done and suffered for her, we may well say the Church is his love. Beside the former favours, (not to speak of Election, he choosed us before we were) In time he did choose us by actual Election by which he called us:
What doth he pray for to his Father, Ioh. 17. 24. Father I will, that those whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, &c. runne through all the whole course of Salvation, Election, Vocation, Justification, Glorification, you shall see his love in all of them.
What does he pray for to his Father, John 17. 24. Father I will, that those whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, etc. run through all the Whole course of Salvation, Election, Vocation, Justification, Glorification, you shall see his love in all of them.
But it were an infinite argument to follow, to shew the love of Christ, which is beyond all knowledge, and it is too large for us to know all the dimensions of it, to see the height, breadth, depth,
But it were an infinite argument to follow, to show the love of christ, which is beyond all knowledge, and it is too large for us to know all the dimensions of it, to see the height, breadth, depth,
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This phrase imports diverse things, That there is not saving love to any out of the Church, which is his love. It is (as it were) confined in the Chruch,
This phrase imports diverse things, That there is not Saving love to any out of the Church, which is his love. It is (as it were) confined in the Church,
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as if all the beames of his love met in that center, as we see when the beames of the Sunne meete in a glasse, they burne, because many are there united.
as if all the beams of his love met in that centre, as we see when the beams of the Sun meet in a glass, they burn, Because many Are there united.
if she should yet will not I forget thee? thou art written on the palmes of my hands, &c. He hath us in his hart, in his eye, in his hand, in a mothers hart, and beyond it;
if she should yet will not I forget thee? thou art written on the palms of my hands, etc. He hath us in his heart, in his eye, in his hand, in a mother's heart, and beyond it;
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and had many infirmities, yet she is Christs love, so that the love of Christ is a kinde of love that is unconquerable, no water will ever quench it, no sinne of ours, no infirmitie;
and had many infirmities, yet she is Christ love, so that the love of christ is a kind of love that is unconquerable, no water will ever quench it, no sin of ours, no infirmity;
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So as it is very comfortable that the Church considered under infirmities is yet the love of Christ, I sleepe, but my hart waketh, yet Christ comes with my love, my dove, &c.
So as it is very comfortable that the Church considered under infirmities is yet the love of christ, I sleep, but my heart waketh, yet christ comes with my love, my dove, etc.
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This therefore serves greatly for our comfort, to search what good Christ by his Spirit hath wrought in our harts, what faith, what love, what sanctified judgement, what fire of •oly affections to him,
This Therefore serves greatly for our Comfort, to search what good christ by his Spirit hath wrought in our hearts, what faith, what love, what sanctified judgement, what fire of •oly affections to him,
And may •each us in time of temptation not to hearken to Sathan, who then moves us to looke altogether upon that which is naught in us, thereby to abate •ur love to Christ and our apprehension of his to us;
And may •each us in time of temptation not to harken to Sathan, who then moves us to look altogether upon that which is nought in us, thereby to abate •ur love to christ and our apprehension of his to us;
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As we say in nature (fi•e doth all ) what worke almost can a man worke without fire, by which all instruments are made and heated &c. So grace doth all with love; God first doth manifest to our soules his love to us in Christ,
As we say in nature (fi•e does all) what work almost can a man work without fire, by which all Instruments Are made and heated etc. So grace does all with love; God First does manifest to our Souls his love to us in christ,
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and quicken us by his Spirit, witnessing his love to us wherewith he warmes our harts, kindles and insta••es them so with love, that we love him againe, which love hath a constraining sweet violence to put us upon all duties, to suffer, to do, to resist any thing.
and quicken us by his Spirit, witnessing his love to us wherewith he warms our hearts, kindles and insta••es them so with love, that we love him again, which love hath a constraining sweet violence to put us upon all duties, to suffer, to do, to resist any thing.
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Againe, we may gather Christs love by this, if we have any love to divine things and can set a great price upon the best things, upon the word, because it is Christs word;
Again, we may gather Christ love by this, if we have any love to divine things and can Set a great price upon the best things, upon the word, Because it is Christ word;
upon grace, prizing the image of Christ, and the new creature, when we can set an high value upon communion with Christ, the sence of his love in our hearts and all spirituall prerogatives,
upon grace, prizing the image of christ, and the new creature, when we can Set an high valve upon communion with christ, the sense of his love in our hearts and all spiritual prerogatives,
as our owne, that we can goe challenge them, these are mine, these belong to me, these promises are mine, this discovery of the secret love of God, and of the interest we have in the promises, is a signe that Christ loves us,
as our own, that we can go challenge them, these Are mine, these belong to me, these promises Are mine, this discovery of the secret love of God, and of the Interest we have in the promises, is a Signen that christ loves us,
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Shall the Church of God be the love of Christ, and shall it be our hatred? Shall a good christian be Chists love, and shall he be the object of my hatred and scorne? can we imitate a better patterne? O let us never thinke our estate to be good, excepet every child of God be our love as hee is Christs love.
Shall the Church of God be the love of christ, and shall it be our hatred? Shall a good christian be Chists love, and shall he be the Object of my hatred and scorn? can we imitate a better pattern? O let us never think our estate to be good, excepet every child of God be our love as he is Christ love.
Hat the life of a Christian is a perpetuall conflicting, appeares evidently in this Booke, the passages whereof joyned with our owne expe•iences, s••fici•ntly declare what combats, Tryalls,
Hat the life of a Christian is a perpetual conflicting, appears evidently in this Book, the passages whereof joined with our own expe•iences, s••fici•ntly declare what combats, Trials,
Wee know the heart of a lover is more where it loves, then where it lives, (as we use to speake) and indeed, there is a kind of a going out (as it were) to the thing beloved with a heedlesnesse of all other things, where the affection is in any excesse, it carries the whole soule with it.
we know the heart of a lover is more where it loves, then where it lives, (as we use to speak) and indeed, there is a kind of a going out (as it were) to the thing Beloved with a heedlesnesse of all other things, where the affection is in any excess, it carries the Whole soul with it.
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There are beames of Gods generall love scattered in the whole World, but this love, this exceeding love, is onely fastened upon the Church. And indeed there is no love comparable to this love of Christ, which is above the love of Woemen, of Father,
There Are beams of God's general love scattered in the Whole World, but this love, this exceeding love, is only fastened upon the Church. And indeed there is no love comparable to this love of christ, which is above the love of Women, of Father,
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and gift of himselfe, And therefore hee gave himselfe (the best thing in Heaven or in Earth) withall to shew his love, The Father gave him, when he was God equall with his Father, he loved his Church, and gave himselfe for it;
and gift of himself, And Therefore he gave himself (the best thing in Heaven or in Earth) withal to show his love, The Father gave him, when he was God equal with his Father, he loved his Church, and gave himself for it;
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What a wondrous love is it, that he should powre forth teares for those that shed his bloud, O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, &c. that he prayed for those that persecu•ed him? and what wondrous love is it now that he sympathizeth with us in Heaven, accounting the harme that is done to the least member he hath,
What a wondrous love is it, that he should pour forth tears for those that shed his blood, Oh Ierusalem, Ierusalem, etc. that he prayed for those that persecu•ed him? and what wondrous love is it now that he Sympathizeth with us in Heaven, accounting the harm that is done to the least member he hath,
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as done to himselfe? S••l S••l why persecutest thou mee? and that he should take us into one Body with himselfe, to make one Christ? and he doth not content himselfe with any thing he can doe for us here,
as done to himself? S••l S••l why Persecutest thou me? and that he should take us into one Body with himself, to make one christ? and he does not content himself with any thing he can do for us Here,
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We may especially know his love by this, that it drawes us upwards, and makes us heavenly minded, it makes us de•ir• further and further communion with him, still there is a magneticall attractive force in Christs love, wheresoever it is, it drawes the heart and affections after it.
We may especially know his love by this, that it draws us upward, and makes us heavenly minded, it makes us de•ir• further and further communion with him, still there is a magnetical Attractive force in Christ love, wheresoever it is, it draws the heart and affections After it.
if there should not bee a meeting of him and his spouse, there must therefore be a meeting, which marriage is for ever, that both may be for ever happy one in an other.
if there should not be a meeting of him and his spouse, there must Therefore be a meeting, which marriage is for ever, that both may be for ever happy one in an other.
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Oh the wonderfull love of God, that both such •ranscendent Majesty, and such an infinite love should dwell together. (We say) Majesty and love never dwell together,
O the wonderful love of God, that both such •ranscendent Majesty, and such an infinite love should dwell together. (We say) Majesty and love never dwell together,
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There was no stooping, no abasement that was ever so low as Christ was abased unto us, to want for a time even the comfort of the presence of his Father.
There was no stooping, no abasement that was ever so low as christ was abased unto us, to want for a time even the Comfort of the presence of his Father.
Now for him to live so long out of Heaven, and oft times, especially towards his suffering to be without that solace (that he might be a sacrifice for our sinnes) to have it suspended for a time, what a condescending was this? It is said, Psal. 113. 6. that God stoopes To behold the things done here below.
Now for him to live so long out of Heaven, and oft times, especially towards his suffering to be without that solace (that he might be a sacrifice for our Sins) to have it suspended for a time, what a condescending was this? It is said, Psalm 113. 6. that God stoops To behold the things done Here below.
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so it is not indeed, but there is some resemblance of that grace in God, especially in Christ, that he should to reveale himselfe, vaile himselfe with flesh,
so it is not indeed, but there is Some resemblance of that grace in God, especially in christ, that he should to reveal himself, veil himself with Flesh,
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We know when Christ was baptised, the Holy Ghost appeared in the shape of a Dove (as a symbole of his presence,) to discover thus much, That Christ should have the propertie and disposition of a Dove, And be meeke and gentle.
We know when christ was baptised, the Holy Ghost appeared in the shape of a Dove (as a symbol of his presence,) to discover thus much, That christ should have the property and disposition of a Dove, And be meek and gentle.
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and reconciliation, to shew that Gods wrath was appeased. When he was borne, the Angels sung, Glory to God on high, on earth peace, and good will towards men:
and reconciliation, to show that God's wrath was appeased. When he was born, the Angels sung, Glory to God on high, on earth peace, and good will towards men:
Now as Christ had the Spirit in the likenesse of a Dove, So all that are Christs, the spouse of Christ, have the disposition of Christ, that Spirit that framed him to be like a Dove, frames the Church to be a Dove, as the oyntment that was powred on Aarons head, it ran downe upon the lowest skirts of his garments.
Now as christ had the Spirit in the likeness of a Dove, So all that Are Christ, the spouse of christ, have the disposition of christ, that Spirit that framed him to be like a Dove, frames the Church to be a Dove, as the ointment that was poured on Aaron's head, it ran down upon the lowest skirts of his garments.
meeke, that is, I held my tongue without murmuring (as it is in the Psalme) I was dumbe, &c. which is a grace that Gods Spirit frames in the heart of the Church,
meek, that is, I held my tongue without murmuring (as it is in the Psalm) I was dumb, etc. which is a grace that God's Spirit frames in the heart of the Church,
and every particular Christian, even to be meeke towards God by an holy silence; And likewise towards men to put on the Bowells of meekenesse, as we are exhorted, Collos. 3. 12. As the elect of God put on the Bowells of meekenesse,
and every particular Christian, even to be meek towards God by an holy silence; And likewise towards men to put on the Bowels of meekness, as we Are exhorted, Colossians 3. 12. As the elect of God put on the Bowels of meekness,
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and a speciall meanes to helpe and fit him thereunto, was because he was the meekest man on earth. And therefore, Zeph. 2. 1, 2. Seeke the Lord seeke meekenesse.
and a special means to help and fit him thereunto, was Because he was the Meekest man on earth. And Therefore, Zephaniah 2. 1, 2. Seek the Lord seek meekness.
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For Hosea. 7. 11. Ephra•m is said there to be like a silly Dove without heart, they call t• Egipt, they goe to Assiria, There is a fatall simplicity usually going before destruction,
For Hosea. 7. 11. Ephra•m is said there to be like a silly Dove without heart, they call t• Egypt, they go to Assyria, There is a fatal simplicity usually going before destruction,
So it was with Ephraim before his destruction, he was a silly Dove without heart, he called to Egypt and went to Assyria (false friends) that were enemyes to the Church of God;
So it was with Ephraim before his destruction, he was a silly Dove without heart, he called to Egypt and went to Assyria (false Friends) that were enemies to the Church of God;
Men have a world of tricks to unde•mine their friends, to ruine them, and to deserve ill of those that would with all their hearts deserve well of them,
Men have a world of tricks to unde•mine their Friends, to ruin them, and to deserve ill of those that would with all their hearts deserve well of them,
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it is faithfull to the mate, So the Christian soule by the Spirit of God, it is made faithfull to Christ, it keepes the judgement chast, is not tainted with errors and sinnes, hee keepes his affections chast likewise, sets nothing in his heart above Christ, whom hath hee in Heaven but him,
it is faithful to the mate, So the Christian soul by the Spirit of God, it is made faithful to christ, it keeps the judgement chaste, is not tainted with errors and Sins, he keeps his affections chaste likewise, sets nothing in his heart above christ, whom hath he in Heaven but him,
You know in the Revelation, the Spouse of Christ is brought in like a Virgin contracted, but the Romish Church like a whore. Therefore the Church of God must take heed of the Roman Church, for that is not a Dove, wee must be Virgins, who must keepe chast soules to Christ,
You know in the Revelation, the Spouse of christ is brought in like a Virgae contracted, but the Romish Church like a whore. Therefore the Church of God must take heed of the Roman Church, for that is not a Dove, we must be Virgins, who must keep chaste Souls to christ,
as you have it Reve. 14. 4. Those that follow the Lamb, Rev. 14. 4. wheresoever hee goeth, they have not defiled themselves with woemen, the meaning is spirituall,
as you have it Reve. 14. 4. Those that follow the Lamb, Rev. 14. 4. wheresoever he Goes, they have not defiled themselves with women, the meaning is spiritual,
So in this respect they resemble the Dove; These therefore that draw away from the love of religion to mixture, to be meretrices, and harlots in religion, they are not Christs doves,
So in this respect they resemble the Dove; These Therefore that draw away from the love of Religion to mixture, to be Prostitutes, and harlots in Religion, they Are not Christ Dove,
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and annoyed that way, and likewise feedes neately on pure graine, not upon carrion, as you see in the Arke, when the Raven was sent out it lights upon carrion, of which there was then plenty,
and annoyed that Way, and likewise feeds neatly on pure grain, not upon carrion, as you see in the Ark, when the Raven was sent out it lights upon carrion, of which there was then plenty,
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and so finding noe fit food came backe againe to the Arke. So the Christian soule in this respect is like a Dove, that will not feed upon worldly carrion,
and so finding no fit food Come back again to the Ark. So the Christian soul in this respect is like a Dove, that will not feed upon worldly carrion,
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It is Gregaria avis, a bird that loves commu•ion and fellowship, as the Prophet speakes, Who are those that flocke to the windowes as Doves, for so they use to flocke to their houses by companies.
It is Gregaria avis, a bird that loves commu•ion and fellowship, as the Prophet speaks, Who Are those that flock to the windows as Dove, for so they use to flock to their houses by companies.
Doves will consort with Doves, Christians with Christians and none els•, they can relish no other company, these and such like properties may profitably bee considered of the D•ve. The much standing •pon these were to wrong the intendment of the Spirit of God;
Dove will consort with Dove, Christians with Christians and none els•, they can relish no other company, these and such like properties may profitably be considered of the D•ve. The much standing •pon these were to wrong the intendment of the Spirit of God;
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to neglect them altogether, were as much. Therefore wee have touched upon some properties onely. Now For the sufferings of the Church it is like a Dove in this.
to neglect them altogether, were as much. Therefore we have touched upon Some properties only. Now For the sufferings of the Church it is like a Dove in this.
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So there is in Gods childeren a gratious instinct put, an Antipathie to the enemies of it, which tends to their safetie, in that they mingle not themselves with them.
So there is in God's children a gracious instinct put, an Antipathy to the enemies of it, which tends to their safety, in that they mingle not themselves with them.
But you will object, If the Church of God bee his Dove, why is it so with it as it is, that God should suffer his love and his Dove, and his turtle thus (as it were) to bee preyed upon.
But you will Object, If the Church of God be his Dove, why is it so with it as it is, that God should suffer his love and his Dove, and his turtle thus (as it were) to be preyed upon.
Give not the soule of the Turtle to the beasts (saith the Psalmist) If the Church were Gods Dove he would esteeme more of it then hee doth, •nd not suffer it to bee persecuted thus?
Give not the soul of the Turtle to the beasts (Says the Psalmist) If the Church were God's Dove he would esteem more of it then he does, •nd not suffer it to be persecuted thus?
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God never forsakes his Dove, but is an Arke for it to fly to, a Rocke for it to build on, The Dove hath alwayes a refuge in God and in Christ in the worst times;
God never forsakes his Dove, but is an Ark for it to fly to, a Rock for it to built on, The Dove hath always a refuge in God and in christ in the worst times;
Christ himselfe the second Person is the first lovely thing next the Father, and in Christ all things as they have relation to Him are loved, as they are in Him.
christ himself the second Person is the First lovely thing next the Father, and in christ all things as they have Relation to Him Are loved, as they Are in Him.
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and beloved, Then because the Church is Christ misticall, it is neere to him (and in a manner) as neere as that sacred Body of his, both making up one Christ mysticall,
and Beloved, Then Because the Church is christ mystical, it is near to him (and in a manner) as near as that sacred Body of his, both making up one christ mystical,
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yet notwithstanding alwayes there is a conscience of sinne, for we are guilty of infirmities, And if we say we have no sinne we lie and deceive our selves.
yet notwithstanding always there is a conscience of sin, for we Are guilty of infirmities, And if we say we have no sin we lie and deceive our selves.
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And Christ who sees our imperfections, (but it is to purge and cleanse them away, not to damne us for them;) at the same time hee sees us in his owne love, cloathed with his Righteousnesse,
And christ who sees our imperfections, (but it is to purge and cleanse them away, not to damn us for them;) At the same time he sees us in his own love, clothed with his Righteousness,
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This is the maine point in Religion, and the comfort of Christians to see their perfection in Christ Iesus, And to be lost in themselves (as it were) and to be onely found in him, not having their owne Righteousnesse,
This is the main point in Religion, and the Comfort of Christians to see their perfection in christ Iesus, And to be lost in themselves (as it were) and to be only found in him, not having their own Righteousness,
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and blemishes, yet to wrap our selves in the righteousnesse of Christ Godman, and by faith beeing thus covered with that absolute Righteousnesse of Christ, with boldnesse to goe cloathed in the garments of this our elder Brother, to the throne of grace, This is an honour to Christ, to attribute so much to his Righteousnesse, That being cloathed therewith, we can boldly breake through the fire of Gods justice,
and blemishes, yet to wrap our selves in the righteousness of christ Godman, and by faith being thus covered with that absolute Righteousness of christ, with boldness to go clothed in the garments of this our elder Brother, to the throne of grace, This is an honour to christ, to attribute so much to his Righteousness, That being clothed therewith, we can boldly break through the fire of God's Justice,
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But besides that there is another undefilednes in the Church, in respect to which she is called undefiled, that is, in pur•ty of disposition, tending to perfection.
But beside that there is Another undefiledness in the Church, in respect to which she is called undefiled, that is, in pur•ty of disposition, tending to perfection.
As God at first intended so much for our bodies, no question hee intends as much also for the soule, that we should not onely have the lineaments of Christianity, a sanctified judgement with affections in part renewed;
As God At First intended so much for our bodies, no question he intends as much also for the soul, that we should not only have the lineaments of Christianity, a sanctified judgement with affections in part renewed;
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and yet to comfort and sustaine himselfe during this Conflict and Sight betweene the flesh and the Spirit, that in time this inherent Grace shall be brought to perfection.
and yet to Comfort and sustain himself during this Conflict and Sighed between the Flesh and the Spirit, that in time this inherent Grace shall be brought to perfection.
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In the meane time that hee may looke upon us in love, he lookes upon us in the obedience of his sonne, in whom whatsoever is good shall be perfected at the last.
In the mean time that he may look upon us in love, he looks upon us in the Obedience of his son, in whom whatsoever is good shall be perfected At the last.
What should wee doe then, if Christ doth make his Church thus, his Love, his Dove, his Vndefiled, by making his love to meete in it as the center thereof, whereunto hee doth confine all his love (as it were) wee should confine our love to him againe,
What should we do then, if christ does make his Church thus, his Love, his Dove, his Undefiled, by making his love to meet in it as the centre thereof, whereunto he does confine all his love (as it were) we should confine our love to him again,
and have no love out of Christ, since hee hath no love out of us; There should bee an everlasting mutu•ll shining, and reflection betweene him and the soule.
and have no love out of christ, since he hath no love out of us; There should be an everlasting mutu•ll shining, and reflection between him and the soul.
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Wee should laie open our soules to his love; (as indeed hee desires especially the communion of our affections,) wee should reflect love to him againe.
we should lay open our Souls to his love; (as indeed he Desires especially the communion of our affections,) we should reflect love to him again.
Doth Christ love us so intimately•, and so invincibly, that no indignities nor sinne could overcome his love, which made, that hee endured that which hee hates most, to become sinne for us, nay the want of that, which was more to him,
Does christ love us so intimately•, and so invincibly, that no indignities nor sin could overcome his love, which made, that he endured that which he hates most, to become sin for us, nay the want of that, which was more to him,
then all the world, the want of the sence of the favour of God for a time, My God my God, why hast thou forsaken me•? Hath Christ thus infinitly loved us,
then all the world, the want of the sense of the favour of God for a time, My God my God, why hast thou forsaken me•? Hath christ thus infinitely loved us,
But he is my love, there my love is pitched, even upon him, this is the ground of these Scripture phrases, But our conversation is in heaven from whence wee looke for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus Christ, &c. Col. 3. 1. and set your affections on the things that are above.
But he is my love, there my love is pitched, even upon him, this is the ground of these Scripture phrases, But our Conversation is in heaven from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus christ, etc. Col. 3. 1. and Set your affections on the things that Are above.
for the conscience, is subject to upbraid and to claimour much, so that there must bee a great deale of perswasion to still the accusing conscience of a sinner, to set it downe, make it quiet,
for the conscience, is Subject to upbraid and to claimour much, so that there must be a great deal of persuasion to still the accusing conscience of a sinner, to Set it down, make it quiet,
In this that the Church is undefiled in Christ, Let us learne when afflicted in conscience not so much to judge of our selves by what we feele in our selves as by what faith suggests.
In this that the Church is undefiled in christ, Let us Learn when afflicted in conscience not so much to judge of our selves by what we feel in our selves as by what faith suggests.
and in going beyond all our unworthinesse and sinnes, by shewing that there is a Righteousnesse provided for us, the Righteousnesse of God•man, whose obedience and satisfaction, is more then our disobedience,
and in going beyond all our unworthiness and Sins, by showing that there is a Righteousness provided for us, the Righteousness of God•man, whose Obedience and satisfaction, is more then our disobedience,
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because it is the d•sobedience of man onely, but his Obed•ence and Righteousnesse is the Obedience, and Righteousnesse of God-man, so it satisfieth divine justice,
Because it is the d•sobedience of man only, but his Obed•ence and Righteousness is the obedience, and Righteousness of God-man, so it Satisfieth divine Justice,
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and therefo•e ought to satisfie Conscience to the full, our faith must answer Christs carriage to us, we must therefore account our selves in him undefiled, because he accounts us so, not in our selves,
and therefo•e ought to satisfy Conscience to the full, our faith must answer Christ carriage to us, we must Therefore account our selves in him undefiled, Because he accounts us so, not in our selves,
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What spirit shall wee thinke they have, that will unchurch Churches, because they have some defilement and unbrotherly bretheren, accounting them no Churches, no Bretheren, because they have some imperfections.
What Spirit shall we think they have, that will unchurch Churches, Because they have Some defilement and unbrotherly brethren, accounting them no Churches, no Brethren, Because they have Some imperfections.
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because they are such as hee meanes to mortifie, subdue, weare away, and to fire out by the power of his Spirit, which as fire shall wast all those corruptions in time.
Because they Are such as he means to mortify, subdue, wear away, and to fire out by the power of his Spirit, which as fire shall wast all those corruptions in time.
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The Church of Corinth (we see) Paul stiles them Saints, and Bretheren with all those sweet names, notwithstanding they had many corruptions among them.
The Church of Corinth (we see) Paul stile them Saints, and Brethren with all those sweet names, notwithstanding they had many corruptions among them.
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Wee have a company of malignant spirits worse then these a great deale, Atheisticall persons that have no Religion at all, who out of malice and envie watch for the halting of good Christians, who can see nothing but defilement in those that have any good in them, nothing but hypocrisie, mopishnesse, all that is naught, who if they can devise any blemish, put it upon them,
we have a company of malignant spirits Worse then these a great deal, Atheistical Persons that have no Religion At all, who out of malice and envy watch for the halting of good Christians, who can see nothing but defilement in those that have any good in them, nothing but hypocrisy, Mopishness, all that is nought, who if they can devise any blemish, put it upon them,
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What spirits are those of, that watch to see imperfections in others, (that their hearts tell them are better then they,) that they may onely disgrace them by it:
What spirits Are those of, that watch to see imperfections in Others, (that their hearts tell them Are better then they,) that they may only disgrace them by it:
so to account of our selves, and glory in this our best beeing, that in him wee have a glorious beeing, such an one whereby God esteemes us perfect, and undefiled in him onely.
so to account of our selves, and glory in this our best being, that in him we have a glorious being, such an one whereby God esteems us perfect, and undefiled in him only.
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Oh, since I am thus undefiled shall I rest in my selfe? Is there any harbour for me to rest in mine owne Righteousnesse? O no, it drives a man out of all harbour;
O, since I am thus undefiled shall I rest in my self? Is there any harbour for me to rest in mine own Righteousness? O no, it drives a man out of all harbour;
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Nay, I will rest in that Righteousnesse, which God hath wro•ght by Christ, who is God-Man, That will indure the sight of God, beeing cloathed with which, • can indure the presence of God.
Nay, I will rest in that Righteousness, which God hath wro•ght by christ, who is God-Man, That will endure the sighed of God, being clothed with which, • can endure the presence of God.
and because they cannot be with such company altogether, they will be as much as may be, labouring as they 〈 … 〉 to be that which they shall be hereafter. Imperfection contents them not;
and Because they cannot be with such company altogether, they will be as much as may be, labouring as they 〈 … 〉 to be that which they shall be hereafter. Imperfection contents them not;
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and therefo•re they pray still in the Lords prayer, Thy kingdome come. While there is any imperfection, their hearts are inlarged more and more, nothing contents them but perfection.
and therefo•re they pray still in the lords prayer, Thy Kingdom come. While there is any imperfection, their hearts Are enlarged more and more, nothing contents them but perfection.
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And indeed God accounts us thus u•spotted for this end, because hee would incourage us, Where hee sees the will and indeavour hee gives the title of the thing desired.
And indeed God accounts us thus u•spotted for this end, Because he would encourage us, Where he sees the will and endeavour he gives the title of the thing desired.
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Here is an ingenious confession made by the Church of her owne untowardnesse, notwithstanding all Christs heavenly Rhetorick and perswasion that hee did use;
Here is an ingenious Confessi made by the Church of her own untowardness, notwithstanding all Christ heavenly Rhetoric and persuasion that he did use;
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I have put my coate, how shall I put it on againe to let thee in, I have washed my feete, &c. It is a phrase taken from the custome of those hot countries, wherein they used to wash their feete.
I have put my coat, how shall I put it on again to let thee in, I have washed my feet, etc. It is a phrase taken from the custom of those hight countries, wherein they used to wash their feet.
and to be spirituall, and to savour the things of the Spirit altogether, hee should studie to adorne his profession by a lively and cheerefull performance of dutie: And be exemplarie to others;
and to be spiritual, and to savour the things of the Spirit altogether, he should study to adorn his profession by a lively and cheerful performance of duty: And be exemplary to Others;
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and undaunted, And abound in the fruits of the Spirit, and doe all the good he can wheresoever hee comes, Hee should keepe himselfe unspotted of the world, goe against the streame,
and undaunted, And abound in the fruits of the Spirit, and do all the good he can wheresoever he comes, He should keep himself unspotted of the world, go against the stream,
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That One way, whereby the unregenerate part in us hinders this communion with Christ, and the shining of a beleever in a christian course, Is by false pretences, reasons and excuses.
That One Way, whereby the unregenerate part in us hinders this communion with christ, and the shining of a believer in a christian course, Is by false pretences, Reasons and excuses.
but they had some seeming pretence for their comming thither) to shift and shuf••e off duties, there was never yet any carelesse sinnefull course but it had the flesh to justifie it with one reason or other;
but they had Some seeming pretence for their coming thither) to shift and shuf••e off duties, there was never yet any careless sinful course but it had the Flesh to justify it with one reason or other;
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Never care for that favour thou canst not keepe with Gods favour, the favour of man is a snare, take heed of that favour that snares thee, thou loosest their favour and company,
Never care for that favour thou Canst not keep with God's favour, the favour of man is a snare, take heed of that favour that snares thee, thou loosest their favour and company,
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they are but pleasures of sinne for a season, and thou shalt not loose by the change, the wayes of wisdome are pleasant wayes, one day religiously spent in keeping of a good conscience, what a sweet farewell hath it? Ioy is in the habitation of the Righteous.
they Are but pleasures of sin for a season, and thou shalt not lose by the change, the ways of Wisdom Are pleasant ways, one day religiously spent in keeping of a good conscience, what a sweet farewell hath it? Joy is in the habitation of the Righteous.
and affliction of the Saints, and from hence take occasion to ro• in their dreggs of sin, but what saith Christ, Happy is the man who is not offended in m•e.
and affliction of the Saints, and from hence take occasion to ro• in their dregs of since, but what Says christ, Happy is the man who is not offended in m•e.
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Blessed are they that suffer for Righteousnesse sake, binde such words to your he•d as your crowne, Go• reserves the best comforts to the worst times, his people never find it otherwise.
Blessed Are they that suffer for Righteousness sake, bind such words to your he•d as your crown, Go• reserves the best comforts to the worst times, his people never find it otherwise.
Complaine not of the times when thou makest them worse, thou shouldest make the times better, the worse the times are, the better be thou, for this is thy glory to be good in an evill generation. This was Lots glory.
Complain not of the times when thou Makest them Worse, thou Shouldst make the times better, the Worse the times Are, the better be thou, for this is thy glory to be good in an evil generation. This was Lots glory.
Or if men be great, why this is not honourable to do thus, as you know what Michall said to David, How glor•ous was the King of Israell this day? like a foole, &c. To attend upon the word of God with reverence, to make conscience of Religion, O it stands not with greatnesse &c. But the Spirit of God answereth this in him, I will yet be more vile for God.
Or if men be great, why this is not honourable to do thus, as you know what Michael said to David, How glor•ous was the King of Israel this day? like a fool, etc. To attend upon the word of God with Reverence, to make conscience of Religion, Oh it Stands not with greatness etc. But the Spirit of God Answers this in him, I will yet be more vile for God.
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I have no time (saith the worldling) what will you have mee to do? why what time had David when hee meditated on the Law of God day and night? hee was a King, the King is bound to study the Scriptures.
I have no time (Says the worldling) what will you have me to do? why what time had David when he meditated on the Law of God day and night? he was a King, the King is bound to study the Scriptures.
when as the uncertainty of this life of ours, the weightinesse of the businesse, the danger of the custome of sinne, the ingaging of our hearts deeper and deeper into the world, makes it a more difficult thing to be a Christian.
when as the uncertainty of this life of ours, the weightiness of the business, the danger of the custom of sin, the engaging of our hearts Deeper and Deeper into the world, makes it a more difficult thing to be a Christian.
It more and more darkens our understanding the more we sinne, and the more it estrangeth our affections from good things the more wee have run out in an evill course.
It more and more darkens our understanding the more we sin, and the more it estrangeth our affections from good things the more we have run out in an evil course.
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Some others pretend, The uncomfortablenesse of Religion, I shall want my comforts, when as indeed there is no sound comfort without having our hearts in a perfect communion with Christ, walking with God,
some Others pretend, The uncomfortableness of Religion, I shall want my comforts, when as indeed there is no found Comfort without having our hearts in a perfect communion with christ, walking with God,
an hidden kind of Manna, and contentment. These, and a thousand such like discouragements men frame to themselves. My health will not serve: I shall indanger my life;
an hidden kind of Manna, and contentment. These, and a thousand such like discouragements men frame to themselves. My health will not serve: I shall endanger my life;
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when he shall see at the last what an evill course of life hee hath led, that hee hath yeelded so much to his lazy flesh to be drawne away by discouragements from duties, that he was convinced were agreeable to the word.
when he shall see At the last what an evil course of life he hath led, that he hath yielded so much to his lazy Flesh to be drawn away by discouragements from duties, that he was convinced were agreeable to the word.
First of all, one cause of this in us is this, Naturally so farre as we are not guided by a better spirit then our owne, we are inclined to much to the earthly present thi•gs of this life,
First of all, one cause of this in us is this, Naturally so Far as we Are not guided by a better Spirit then our own, we Are inclined to much to the earthly present thi•gs of this life,
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Againe, Ioyne with this, that, Naturally since the fall, the soule of man having lost wisdome to guide it to that which is truly good, hath wit enough left to devise untoward shifts, to excuse that which is evill.
Again, Join with this, that, Naturally since the fallen, the soul of man having lost Wisdom to guide it to that which is truly good, hath wit enough left to devise untoward shifts, to excuse that which is evil.
From the bent therefore of the soule to ill things, Pleasure, Ease, and Honour, (such a condition as pleaseth the outward man since the fall) the bent and weight of the soule goeth this way, together with wit:
From the bent Therefore of the soul to ill things, Pleasure, Ease, and Honour, (such a condition as Pleases the outward man since the fallen) the bent and weight of the soul Goes this Way, together with wit:
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Againe, there is another ground, that Corrupt Nature (in this like the Divell and sinne) which never appeare in their owne colours, sets a man on this way.
Again, there is Another ground, that Corrupt Nature (in this like the devil and sin) which never appear in their own colours, sets a man on this Way.
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Who would not hate the divell if he should appeare in his owne likenesse? or sinne if it should appeare in his owne colours? and therefore wit stretcheth it selfe to finde out shifts.
Who would not hate the Devil if he should appear in his own likeness? or sin if it should appear in his own colours? and Therefore wit Stretcheth it self to find out shifts.
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For sayes the heart, unlesse there be some shifts and pretences to cover my shame, I shall be knowne to bee what J am indeed, which J would be loath were done:
For Says the heart, unless there be Some shifts and pretences to cover my shame, I shall be known to be what J am indeed, which J would be loath were done:
Corrupt courses never appeare in their owne colours, they are like the Divell for this. And then againe, Naturally there is a great deale of Hypocrisie in us;
Corrupt courses never appear in their own colours, they Are like the devil for this. And then again, Naturally there is a great deal of Hypocrisy in us;
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wee may doe duties to satisfie Conscience (for somewhat must be done,) to heare now and then, reade and come to prayer betwixt sleeping and waking (yawning prayers) when we can doe nothing else;
we may do duties to satisfy Conscience (for somewhat must be done,) to hear now and then, read and come to prayer betwixt sleeping and waking (yawning Prayers) when we can do nothing Else;
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that they will take any thing at our hands, because wee love our selves, and thinke that wee doe very well, wee thinke that God is such a one as wee are,
that they will take any thing At our hands, Because we love our selves, and think that we do very well, we think that God is such a one as we Are,
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This Athe•sme is in us naturally, and when wee are palpably to blame in the judgment of others and our selves in our sober witts ▪ yet wee put more ignorance and carelesnesse on God then on our selves.
This Athe•sme is in us naturally, and when we Are palpably to blame in the judgement of Others and our selves in our Sobrium wits ▪ yet we put more ignorance and carelessness on God then on our selves.
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You see (say they) these men that make profession of Religion what they are (and then the divell will thrust some Hypocrisie into the profssion of Religion) and they judge all by one or too (and will bee sure to doe it) therein stands their ingenuity,
You see (say they) these men that make profession of Religion what they Are (and then the Devil will thrust Some Hypocrisy into the profssion of Religion) and they judge all by one or too (and will be sure to do it) therein Stands their ingenuity,
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and if they can see any infirmity in them that are incomparably better then themselves, Oh they are safe, heere is warrant enough to dislike Religion and all good courses;
and if they can see any infirmity in them that Are incomparably better then themselves, O they Are safe, Here is warrant enough to dislike Religion and all good courses;
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The speech is, wicked•esse never wanted pr•texts: which as it is true of great wickednesse, much more is it of that which goes in the world for drowsie lukewarme profession, under which many sincke to Hell, before they are aware.
The speech is, wicked•esse never wanted pr•texts: which as it is true of great wickedness, much more is it of that which Goes in the world for drowsy lukewarm profession, under which many sink to Hell, before they Are aware.
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But if it be to lay blocks in our owne way to Heaven, to quarrell with God and his Ordinances, with the doctrine of salvation, with the instruments, teachers and those that leade us a better vvay, that our vvit vvill serve for.
But if it be to lay blocks in our own Way to Heaven, to quarrel with God and his Ordinances, with the Doctrine of salvation, with the Instruments, Teachers and those that lead us a better Way, that our wit will serve for.
But to take a course to doe us good another day, to lay up comforts in vvhich vve might end and close up our dayes, there vve are backvvard, and have shift upon shift.
But to take a course to do us good Another day, to lay up comforts in which we might end and close up our days, there we Are backward, and have shift upon shift.
For, except our hearts be discovered to us, we shall never know what Religion meanes, save to know so much as may through the winding, turning, shifting,
For, except our hearts be discovered to us, we shall never know what Religion means, save to know so much as may through the winding, turning, shifting,
But hee hath factours in us to deale for him, our owne carnall wit and affection, they hould correspondencie with him, whence all the mischiefe that he doth us, is by that intercourse that our nature hath with Sathan, That is the Dalilah which betrayeth all the Sampsons (sound vvorthy Christians in the vvorld) to their spirituall enemies.
But he hath Factors in us to deal for him, our own carnal wit and affection, they hold correspondency with him, whence all the mischief that he does us, is by that intercourse that our nature hath with Sathan, That is the Delilah which betrayeth all the Sampsons (found worthy Christians in the world) to their spiritual enemies.
Therefore let us vvatch over our selves continually, and use all blessed meanes appointed of God whereby vve may escape out of this dangerous sleepie disposition of soule, vvhich cost the Church so deare,
Therefore let us watch over our selves continually, and use all blessed means appointed of God whereby we may escape out of this dangerous sleepy disposition of soul, which cost the Church so deer,
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WEE are now by Gods assistance to speake of the remedies against the lazie distempers we are prone unto in Spirituall things, where we left off the last day.
we Are now by God's assistance to speak of the remedies against the lazy distempers we Are prove unto in Spiritual things, where we left off the last day.
so as not to loath religious exercises: or delay and put them off with excuses. First of all, Resolve not to consult with flesh and blood in any thing;
so as not to loath religious exercises: or Delay and put them off with excuses. First of all, Resolve not to consult with Flesh and blood in any thing;
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For it alwayes counsells us for ease, as Peter cou•selled Christ, Master pitty thy selfe. So wee have a nature in us like unto Peter, spare, favour, pity thy selfe.
For it always Counsels us for ease, as Peter cou•selled christ, Master pity thy self. So we have a nature in us like unto Peter, spare, favour, pity thy self.
for if men were in a citty invironed round about with enemies would they consult with them what they should doe for defence of the citty? were it not a mad part? and is it not a greater madnesse when Christians will consult with flesh and blood what they should do in duties of obedience, which will alwayes put us upon tearmes of ease, the favour of men, content and the like, which if a man yeeld to, hee shall never enter into heaven.
for if men were in a City environed round about with enemies would they consult with them what they should do for defence of the City? were it not a mad part? and is it not a greater madness when Christians will consult with Flesh and blood what they should do in duties of Obedience, which will always put us upon terms of ease, the favour of men, content and the like, which if a man yield to, he shall never enter into heaven.
In which case the hurt hee doth us by his sophistry comes by our selves, wee betray our selves by our carnall reason, whereby Sathan mingleth himselfe with our imaginations and conceits.
In which case the hurt he does us by his sophistry comes by our selves, we betray our selves by our carnal reason, whereby Sathan mingleth himself with our Imaginations and conceits.
But where the judgment is convinced of the goodnesse of the cause, whether it bee Religion or Iustice, •or the first or for the second table that matters not;
But where the judgement is convinced of the Goodness of the cause, whither it be Religion or justice, •or the First or for the second table that matters not;
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First, Because it is an enemy, and therefore is to be suspected and neglected; Secondly, Because it is said, Flesh and Blood shall not inherit the kingdome of Heaven.
First, Because it is an enemy, and Therefore is to be suspected and neglected; Secondly, Because it is said, Flesh and Blood shall not inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.
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And therefore we should practise that first lesson in Religion, Heavenly wisdome; To ayde us wherein, Christ (knowing what an enemy wee are to our selves in the wayes of God) saith, Let a man deny himselfe,
And Therefore we should practise that First Lesson in Religion, Heavenly Wisdom; To aid us wherein, christ (knowing what an enemy we Are to our selves in the ways of God) Says, Let a man deny himself,
unlesse we practise that heavenly lesson of Christ, to denie our selves, our whole selfe, our wit and reason in the matters of God: our will and affections.
unless we practise that heavenly Lesson of christ, to deny our selves, our Whole self, our wit and reason in the matters of God: our will and affections.
for, Resolution is a disposition arising from the will immediately, but it is of the will, by sound judgement convinced of the goodnesse of the thing, after which the will resolves.
for, Resolution is a disposition arising from the will immediately, but it is of the will, by found judgement convinced of the Goodness of the thing, After which the will resolves.
It is our duty, and we shall sinne against God, against our Conscience, against the Spirit of God, and against others (that take like liberty by our examples) Jf we yeeld to our base lusts and suggestions in this kinde.
It is our duty, and we shall sin against God, against our Conscience, against the Spirit of God, and against Others (that take like liberty by our Examples) If we yield to our base Lustiest and suggestions in this kind.
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And to helpe Resolution the more, let us have before our eyes, the examples of Gods worthies, who (like unto Davids worthies, who brake through the Host of the Philistims for water) Have in all ages broken through all discouragements,
And to help Resolution the more, let us have before our eyes, the Examples of God's worthies, who (like unto Davids worthies, who brake through the Host of the philistines for water) Have in all ages broken through all discouragements,
then to hold any correspondencie with the World, Looke to Blessed Paul, Act. 21. 13. What doe yee vexing of me and breaking my heart? I am ready not onely to goe to Ierusalem,
then to hold any correspondency with the World, Look to Blessed Paul, Act. 21. 13. What do ye vexing of me and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to go to Ierusalem,
And looke to Christ, how hee shakes of Peter, Mat. 16. 23. Get thee behind mee Sat•n, &c. Looke to Moses, how he shooke off all the solicitations of a Court;
And look to christ, how he shakes of Peter, Mathew 16. 23. Get thee behind me Sat•n, etc. Look to Moses, how he shook off all the solicitations of a Court;
yeeld to this base discouragement? shall J discourage others (like those spies of Canaan ) by mine example? Hence it is that Heb. 11. In that notable Chapter, That little booke of martyrs, after the catalogue of those worthies set downe there, that which we are exhorted and pointed to in the beginning of the next chapter, is unto the practise of the like vertues, In imitation having before us, such a Cloude of witnesses, Heb. 12. 1. wherewith beeing compassed, the exhortation is, Let us therefore shake off every thing that presseth downe,
yield to this base discouragement? shall J discourage Others (like those spies of Canaan) by mine Exampl? Hence it is that Hebrew 11. In that notable Chapter, That little book of Martyrs, After the catalogue of those worthies Set down there, that which we Are exhorted and pointed to in the beginning of the next chapter, is unto the practice of the like Virtues, In imitation having before us, such a Cloud of Witnesses, Hebrew 12. 1. wherewith being compassed, the exhortation is, Let us Therefore shake off every thing that Presseth down,
and the sinne that hangeth so fast on, &c. as the Cloude was a guide to them to Canaan out of Egypt; so the Cloude of good examples, is as it were a light to goe before us to the heavenly Canaan.
and the sin that hangs so fast on, etc. as the Cloud was a guide to them to Canaan out of Egypt; so the Cloud of good Examples, is as it were a Light to go before us to the heavenly Canaan.
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Consider him, who endured such speaking against of sinners. The consideration of Christs love, and example will carry us through all discouragements whatsoever.
Consider him, who endured such speaking against of Sinners. The consideration of Christ love, and Exampl will carry us through all discouragements whatsoever.
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And further, Let us be able by sound reasons to justifie the wayes of God, and 〈 ◊ 〉 answer cavills, to give account of what we doe to our selves and others, With reasons why wee sanctifie the Sabboth, have such Communion with God in Prayer, Neglect the fashions of the world, &c. To have reasons ready from Scripture, is an excellent thing,
And further, Let us be able by found Reasons to justify the ways of God, and 〈 ◊ 〉 answer cavils, to give account of what we do to our selves and Others, With Reasons why we sanctify the Sabbath, have such Communion with God in Prayer, Neglect the fashions of the world, etc. To have Reasons ready from Scripture, is an excellent thing,
The reasons of the word are most divinely strong, let them be ready against all Objections whatsoever, as against sleight oathes thinke of that of Christ, that we must give an account for all idle words:
The Reasons of the word Are most divinely strong, let them be ready against all Objections whatsoever, as against sleight Oaths think of that of christ, that we must give an account for all idle words:
And reason the matter, how doth this that I am mooved to suite with my Hopes and expectation to come? how furthers it my journey homewards? And consider this likewise;
And reason the matter, how does this that I am moved to suit with my Hope's and expectation to come? how furthers it my journey homeward? And Consider this likewise;
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but such an one as ariseth from as invincible infirmity, or an unremoovable impediment. such an excuse taken from an invincible infirmity, may then serve the turne.
but such an one as arises from as invincible infirmity, or an unremoovable impediment. such an excuse taken from an invincible infirmity, may then serve the turn.
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What hindered them in the Gospell who were invited to the Supper? Excuses from Oxen, Wives, &c. Was it not lawfull to buy Oxen? and was it not lawfull for the married to take content in a wife? another had married a wife;
What hindered them in the Gospel who were invited to the Supper? Excuses from Oxen, Wives, etc. Was it not lawful to buy Oxen? and was it not lawful for the married to take content in a wife? Another had married a wife;
but in this case when we regard these things more then the invitation to come to the feast of holy things, heere is the malice of the divel, which brings that dolefull message;
but in this case when we regard these things more then the invitation to come to the feast of holy things, Here is the malice of the Devil, which brings that doleful message;
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There is such an infinite disproportion, betweene the good of Religion, Peace of Conscience, Ioy in the Holy Ghost here, and Heaven and Happinesse hereafter;
There is such an infinite disproportion, between the good of Religion, Peace of Conscience, Joy in the Holy Ghost Here, and Heaven and Happiness hereafter;
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I beleeve not a better life (the disproportiō being so great betweene the state of this life and a better) if I fetch excuses from the things of this life, to keepe me from Religion, the Feare of God,
I believe not a better life (the disproportion being so great between the state of this life and a better) if I fetch excuses from the things of this life, to keep me from Religion, the fear of God,
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Therefore when men become false, thereby to provide for wife or children, and take corrupt courses to keepe them from Religion, with pretext of their callings (least they should loose one day in •eaven) this imployment cannot prosper, which sleights over duties under false pretences.
Therefore when men become false, thereby to provide for wife or children, and take corrupt courses to keep them from Religion, with pretext of their callings (lest they should lose one day in •eaven) this employment cannot prosper, which sleights over duties under false pretences.
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It were an excellent thing if those who are young (in the prime of their yeares) would inure themselves to the exercise of Religion, this would make it easie unto them;
It were an excellent thing if those who Are young (in the prime of their Years) would inure themselves to the exercise of Religion, this would make it easy unto them;
when his memory is pestered with other things, and corrupt nature in him is armed with a world of excuses, that might have beene prevented by a timely and seasonable training up in a course of Religion.
when his memory is pestered with other things, and corrupt nature in him is armed with a world of excuses, that might have been prevented by a timely and seasonable training up in a course of Religion.
O let them beare the yoake of Religion, that is enure themselves to duties that become Christians, which may facilitate and make it easie and pliable, that it may not bee harsh to our nature.
O let them bear the yoke of Religion, that is enure themselves to duties that become Christians, which may facilitate and make it easy and pliable, that it may not be harsh to our nature.
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If a man doe not heare, pray and reade, he can never have Faith, Grace, Knowledge, Mortification of corruption (wherein Religion stands) but because these lead to duties that are hard to nature,
If a man do not hear, pray and read, he can never have Faith, Grace, Knowledge, Mortification of corruption (wherein Religion Stands) but Because these led to duties that Are hard to nature,
and harsh, it is wisedome to inure young ones thereto betimes, that having used themselves to these preparing duties, they may be the more fitted for the essentiall ones.
and harsh, it is Wisdom to inure young ones thereto betimes, that having used themselves to these preparing duties, they may be the more fitted for the essential ones.
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That having things in the braine by reading and hearing, Grace may bee wrought in the heart, it being a more easie passage from the braine to the heart.
That having things in the brain by reading and hearing, Grace may be wrought in the heart, it being a more easy passage from the brain to the heart.
Remember this therefore, to doe as Paul adviseth Timothie a young man, to exercise himselfe in Godliness•, it is a good thing for all that are young to exercise themselves to all duties of Religion,
remember this Therefore, to do as Paul adviseth Timothy a young man, to exercise himself in Godliness•, it is a good thing for all that Are young to exercise themselves to all duties of Religion,
what are the speeches of a company of men in the state of nature, in their miserable condition, to regard them so as not to endure hardship, in such things, of the goodnesse whereof we are convinced? But in these daies men take up a delicate profession of Religion, men will be Religious,
what Are the Speeches of a company of men in the state of nature, in their miserable condition, to regard them so as not to endure hardship, in such things, of the Goodness whereof we Are convinced? But in these days men take up a delicate profession of Religion, men will be Religious,
How will they suffer afflictions for the Gospell (if such times come) that will not part with a vaine oath, a corrupt fashion of life, a superfluity, that wil not part with a rotten unsavourie discourse, which discovereth a rotten spirit and infecteth others.
How will they suffer afflictions for the Gospel (if such times come) that will not part with a vain oath, a corrupt fashion of life, a superfluity, that will not part with a rotten unsavoury discourse, which Discovereth a rotten Spirit and Infecteth Others.
How will a man part with his blood and life, that will not part with things that hee should part withall, not onely with something to the poore and to good uses;
How will a man part with his blood and life, that will not part with things that he should part withal, not only with something to the poor and to good uses;
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but to part with some sinfull course of life and wicked and ungodly lusts that fight against the soule, who will not endure, not so much as a checke, who rather then they will goe under that censure wherewith the world is pleased to disgrace Religion, they will live and die like Atheists. This extreame tendernesse in the matters of God and of salvation, is the cause why many eternally perish.
but to part with Some sinful course of life and wicked and ungodly Lustiest that fight against the soul, who will not endure, not so much as a check, who rather then they will go under that censure wherewith the world is pleased to disgrace Religion, they will live and die like Atheists. This extreme tenderness in the matters of God and of salvation, is the cause why many eternally perish.
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when therefore the heart is shut when any opportunitie is offered of doing good, he may conclude, certainely, I am cold and dull, pretend what I will, I am not as I should be.
when Therefore the heart is shut when any opportunity is offered of doing good, he may conclude, Certainly, I am cold and dull, pretend what I will, I am not as I should be.
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What a world of incouragements hath a Christian? there are none to those of Religion, from the inward content that it brings heere at the houre of death, and in Glory hereafter.
What a world of encouragements hath a Christian? there Are none to those of Religion, from the inward content that it brings Here At the hour of death, and in Glory hereafter.
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and whatsoever excuse comes to hinder us from zealousnesse and earnestnesse (though it carry a shew of reason in the profession of Religion:) account it to come from our corrupt hearts.
and whatsoever excuse comes to hinder us from zealousness and earnestness (though it carry a show of reason in the profession of Religion:) account it to come from our corrupt hearts.
If a man regard the discouragement of the world, he shall never doe that which is good, people in the world are so unthankfull and regardlesse to those that wish them best,
If a man regard the discouragement of the world, he shall never do that which is good, people in the world Are so unthankful and regardless to those that wish them best,
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But if a man doe a thing to God, and doe it out of dutie and conscience, he may hould on, have hee never so many discouragements in the world, he shall loose nothing, all shall be rewarded, and is regarded.
But if a man do a thing to God, and do it out of duty and conscience, he may hold on, have he never so many discouragements in the world, he shall lose nothing, all shall be rewarded, and is regarded.
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Therefore, there is no excuse for sinne, from any thing in the world, for it is the worst thing in the world, which staines the soule, and hinders it from comfort.
Therefore, there is no excuse for sin, from any thing in the world, for it is the worst thing in the world, which stains the soul, and hinders it from Comfort.
It is wisedome to doe good with disadvantage, when the disadvantage is bounded onely in this life, the thing that I doe, beeing a thing which furthers my reckning at the day of account.
It is Wisdom to do good with disadvantage, when the disadvantage is bounded only in this life, the thing that I do, being a thing which furthers my reckoning At the day of account.
as Davids worthies brake through the pikes to fetch him water from the well of Bethlehem: so all Christian worthies that looke to be Crowned, let them be armed inwardly with resolution for good things, take up resolutions that they will doe it.
as Davids worthies brake through the pikes to fetch him water from the well of Bethlehem: so all Christian worthies that look to be Crowned, let them be armed inwardly with resolution for good things, take up resolutions that they will do it.
There is no way to take Heaven but by offering, violence to discouragement, corrupt on and whatsoever stands in the way, The violent onely takes Heaven by force.
There is no Way to take Heaven but by offering, violence to discouragement, corrupt on and whatsoever Stands in the Way, The violent only Takes Heaven by force.
Therefore, goe on boldly and resolutely in good things, alwayes remembring to beg the Spirit of God, that may arme our Spirits with invincible courage.
Therefore, go on boldly and resolutely in good things, always remembering to beg the Spirit of God, that may arm our Spirits with invincible courage.
Now the Spirit of God brings Fa•th with it, which is a conquering victorious Grace over the world, and sees him that is invisible ▪ which brings love also which is strong as death:
Now the Spirit of God brings Fa•th with it, which is a conquering victorious Grace over the world, and sees him that is invisible ▪ which brings love also which is strong as death:
Why did the Kingdome of Heaven in Iohn Baptists time suffer violence? why were men then so violent to cleave unto Christ? because from that time the Gospell was more clearely manifested.
Why did the Kingdom of Heaven in John Baptists time suffer violence? why were men then so violent to cleave unto christ? Because from that time the Gospel was more clearly manifested.
And heavenly truths the more they are discovered and layd open (there is such an excellency in them) the more they worke upon the heart and affections.
And heavenly truths the more they Are discovered and laid open (there is such an excellency in them) the more they work upon the heart and affections.
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The love of Christ constraines us (saith the Apostle) If our hearts once bee warmed with the love of Christ, this will make us to thinke nothing too deere for Christ,
The love of christ constrains us (Says the Apostle) If our hearts once be warmed with the love of christ, this will make us to think nothing too deer for christ,
What carried the blessed Saints and Martyrs of God in all times through the pikes of all discouragements? The Spirit of God, by the Spirit of love, from a spirit of Faith,
What carried the blessed Saints and Martyrs of God in all times through the pikes of all discouragements? The Spirit of God, by the Spirit of love, from a Spirit of Faith,
they saw such a light which wrought upon their affections, and carried them amaine against the streame, (contrary to the streame of the times wherein they lived) that the worse the times were, the better they were.
they saw such a Light which wrought upon their affections, and carried them amain against the stream, (contrary to the stream of the times wherein they lived) that the Worse the times were, the better they were.
And let us consider againe, That Christ will not be alwayes thus alluring us, that wee shall not alwayes have these incouragements, such truths and motions of Gods Spirit, as perhaps wee feele now.
And let us Consider again, That christ will not be always thus alluring us, that we shall not always have these encouragements, such truths and motions of God's Spirit, as perhaps we feel now.
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Therefore, when wee feele any good motion stirred up toward Christ, entertaine it presently, haply wee shall never heare of it againe, the longer wee deferre and put it of, the worse.
Therefore, when we feel any good motion stirred up towards christ, entertain it presently, haply we shall never hear of it again, the longer we defer and put it of, the Worse.
As a man that is rowing in a boate, let him neglect his stroake, the neglecting of one may make him tug at it five or six times after to overtake those that are before him.
As a man that is rowing in a boat, let him neglect his stroke, the neglecting of one may make him tug At it five or six times After to overtake those that Are before him.
And let us helpe our selves with setting the Glory to come before our eyes, with Moses to have a Patriarks eye to him that is invisible, to see a Countrey afarre off, Now, we are neerer salvation then when wee beleeved, let us helpe our backward soules this way:
And let us help our selves with setting the Glory to come before our eyes, with Moses to have a Patriarchs eye to him that is invisible, to see a Country afar off, Now, we Are nearer salvation then when we believed, let us help our backward Souls this Way:
Consider the issue which followeth after a conscionable carefull and Christian life, after a more neere and perfect walking with God, maintaining Communion with him.
Consider the issue which follows After a conscionable careful and Christian life, After a more near and perfect walking with God, maintaining Communion with him.
THE NINTH SERMON. CANT. V. VI. I rose to open to my Beloved, but my Beloved had withdrawne himselfe, &c. NAturally wee are prone to delaies in heavenly things, and then to cover all with excuses.
THE NINTH SERMON. CANT. V. VI. I rose to open to my beloved, but my beloved had withdrawn himself, etc. NAturally we Are prove to delays in heavenly things, and then to cover all with excuses.
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Which is an intimation, that naturally wee are very prone to bee deceived in points of the greatest consequence in the world, to flatter our selves (as the Church doth here) with false excuses.
Which is an intimation, that naturally we Are very prove to be deceived in points of the greatest consequence in the world, to flatter our selves (as the Church does hear) with false excuses.
I rose to open to my Beloved, but my Beloved had withdrawne himselfe, &c. This comes of her sluggishnesse, and drowsiness, that Christ absented and withdrew himselfe.
I rose to open to my beloved, but my beloved had withdrawn himself, etc. This comes of her sluggishness, and drowsiness, that christ absented and withdrew himself.
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Hee doth not altogether leave his Church, but puts his finger into the hole of the doore, and then leaves some sweetenes behind him before he goes. After which is set downe,
He does not altogether leave his Church, but puts his finger into the hold of the door, and then leaves Some sweetness behind him before he Goes. After which is Set down,
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4. That the Church by reason of this gratious dealing of Christ (leaving somewhat behind him) is sensible of her former unkindnesse, Obser. 4. is restlesse and stirrs up her selfe to indeavour more and more, till shee have recovered her former communion,
4. That the Church by reason of this gracious dealing of christ (leaving somewhat behind him) is sensible of her former unkindness, Observation 4. is restless and stirs up her self to endeavour more and more, till she have recovered her former communion,
and that is double, Either in regard of peace, and joy, sweet inward comfort that the soule had wont to feele in the holy Ordinances by the Spirit of Christ;
and that is double, Either in regard of peace, and joy, sweet inward Comfort that the soul had wont to feel in the holy Ordinances by the Spirit of christ;
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Can a mother forget her child? (saith God againe) so Psal. 44. 9. and in other places, the Church complaines of forsakings, The Scripture is full of complaints in this kind.
Can a mother forget her child? (Says God again) so Psalm 44. 9. and in other places, the Church complains of forsakings, The Scripture is full of complaints in this kind.
and forget the good, which when it is gone then wee remember the good. The Israelites could remember their onyons and garleeke, and forget their slaverie.
and forget the good, which when it is gone then we Remember the good. The Israelites could Remember their onions and garleeke, and forget their slavery.
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and to cause us to make after him, when hee seemes to forsake us, as undoubtedly wee shall, where there is truth of grace planted in the heart in any measure.
and to cause us to make After him, when he seems to forsake us, as undoubtedly we shall, where there is truth of grace planted in the heart in any measure.
and successefull in dealing with others, when wee have felt the like particular grievance our selves, as Gal. 6. 1. Bretheren if a man be overtaken in a fault, you that are spirituall restore such an one in the spirit of meekenesse, considering thy selfe,
and successful in dealing with Others, when we have felt the like particular grievance our selves, as Gal. 6. 1. Brethren if a man be overtaken in a fault, you that Are spiritual restore such an one in the Spirit of meekness, considering thy self,
For take a Christian that hath no crosse in the world, let him find some estrangement of Christ from his spirit, that he finds not the comforts of the Holy Ghost,
For take a Christian that hath no cross in the world, let him find Some estrangement of christ from his Spirit, that he finds not the comforts of the Holy Ghost,
Againe, how should we pray with earnestnesse of affection, Thy Kingdome come (in the time of prosperity,) except there were somewhat in this kind to raise up the soule to desire to be gone? Now it is our subjection to these alterations,
Again, how should we pray with earnestness of affection, Thy Kingdom come (in the time of Prosperity,) except there were somewhat in this kind to raise up the soul to desire to be gone? Now it is our subjection to these alterations,
and sometimes to want it, sometimes to feele his love, and sometimes againe the fruits of his anger and displeasure, which serves exceedingly to stirre up mens desires of Heaven.
and sometime to want it, sometime to feel his love, and sometime again the fruits of his anger and displeasure, which serves exceedingly to stir up men's Desires of Heaven.
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For indeed Christ did not forsake her, but to her feeling, to bring her in the sequell, to have neerer communion and union with himselfe then ever shee had before, God forsakes, that he may •ot forsake;
For indeed christ did not forsake her, but to her feeling, to bring her in the sequel, to have nearer communion and Union with himself then ever she had before, God forsakes, that he may •ot forsake;
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hee seemes strange, that hee may be more friendly, this is Christs usage, hee personates an adversary, when he intends to show the greatest effects of his love, as wee may see afterwards in the passages following.
he seems strange, that he may be more friendly, this is Christ usage, he personates an adversary, when he intends to show the greatest effects of his love, as we may see afterwards in the passages following.
And also, To make us to know throughly the bitternesse of sinne, that we may grow to a further hatred of that which deprives us of so sweete a communion;
And also, To make us to know thoroughly the bitterness of sin, that we may grow to a further hatred of that which deprives us of so sweet a communion;
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Wee thinke sinne a trifle, and never know it enough till the time of temptation, that conscience be awakened and opened, that it appeares in its right colours.
we think sin a trifle, and never know it enough till the time of temptation, that conscience be awakened and opened, that it appears in its right colours.
for the most part, those beleevers who live any time, (especially those of great partes,) God deales thus with, weaker Christians hee is more indulgent unto;
for the most part, those believers who live any time, (especially those of great parts,) God deals thus with, Weaker Christians he is more indulgent unto;
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at such times we know of what use a Mediatour is, and how miserable our condition were without such an one, both to have borne and overcome the wrath of God for us, which burden hee could never have undergone,
At such times we know of what use a Mediator is, and how miserable our condition were without such an one, both to have born and overcome the wrath of God for us, which burden he could never have undergone,
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yet notwithstanding they seeme to want comfort, let us not wonder at them, as if God had utterly forsaken them, indeed sometimes they thinke themselves forsaken,
yet notwithstanding they seem to want Comfort, let us not wonder At them, as if God had utterly forsaken them, indeed sometime they think themselves forsaken,
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as you have the Church in the Psalmes complaining, as if God had forsaken them, so they thinke themselves forsaken, and the world thinks them so too, and neglects them.
as you have the Church in the Psalms complaining, as if God had forsaken them, so they think themselves forsaken, and the world thinks them so too, and neglects them.
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as it was in the Church here. 1. When we are unkind to Christ, and repell the sweet motions of the Spirit. 2. When we improove not the pretious meanes of Salvation that we enjoy. 3. When wee are carelesse of our conversation and company. 4. When we linger after carnall liberties, and ease.
as it was in the Church Here. 1. When we Are unkind to christ, and repel the sweet motions of the Spirit. 2. When we improve not the precious means of Salvation that we enjoy. 3. When we Are careless of our Conversation and company. 4. When we linger After carnal Liberties, and ease.
5. When we yeeld to carnall policie, and shifts to keepe us of from the power of Religion, to goe on in a luk• warme course. 6. When we linger after earthly things and comforts, and wrap our selves up in fl•shly pollicy for ease. 7. When we tremble not at Gods judgements,
5. When we yield to carnal policy, and shifts to keep us of from the power of Religion, to go on in a luk• warm course. 6. When we linger After earthly things and comforts, and wrap our selves up in fl•shly policy for ease. 7. When we tremble not At God's Judgments,
But security hath beene at large spoken of before, where the Churches sleepe was handled, therefore the point shall not be here inlarged, but onely some use made of it,
But security hath been At large spoken of before, where the Churches sleep was handled, Therefore the point shall not be Here enlarged, but only Some use made of it,
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and his dwelling from us, (for he is now yet among us and knocks at our doores,) doe we not give him just cause to depart? what a spirit of slumber possesseth us, which will be awaked with nothing to seeke after Christ? how few lay hould upon God, presse upon him, wrestle with him by prayer? to hide themselves before the evill day come, as they should doe.
and his Dwelling from us, (for he is now yet among us and knocks At our doors,) do we not give him just cause to depart? what a Spirit of slumber Possesses us, which will be awaked with nothing to seek After christ? how few lay hold upon God, press upon him, wrestle with him by prayer? to hide themselves before the evil day come, as they should do.
Therefore if Christ have absented himselfe a long time from the Church in generall, and withdrawne the comfort and presence of his ordinances and in particular withheld the sweet comforts of our spirits,
Therefore if christ have absented himself a long time from the Church in general, and withdrawn the Comfort and presence of his ordinances and in particular withheld the sweet comforts of our spirits,
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as we have seene in the former verse, My love, my dove, my undefiled, Open to mee, &c. Therefore if we doe not injoy more acquaintance with Christ then we doe,
as we have seen in the former verse, My love, my dove, my undefiled, Open to me, etc. Therefore if we do not enjoy more acquaintance with christ then we do,
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〈 ◊ 〉 notwithstanding he is so gracious, 〈 ◊ 〉 to leave some thing behind him, that shewes indeed, that hee had not left the Church altogether, but onely in some regard.
〈 ◊ 〉 notwithstanding he is so gracious, 〈 ◊ 〉 to leave Some thing behind him, that shows indeed, that he had not left the Church altogether, but only in Some regard.
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So here howsoever Christ had withdrawne himselfe in regard of this manner of his dealing, in respect of comfort, that the Church did not now see his grace, favour,
So Here howsoever christ had withdrawn himself in regard of this manner of his dealing, in respect of Comfort, that the Church did not now see his grace, favour,
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Joh. 1. 16. Out of his 〈 ◊ 〉 we receive grace for grace, that is, our grace is answerable to the grace of Christ, wee have all from him, favour for his favour, because he is beloved we are beloved, we have the grace of Sanctification from him, he was Sanctified with the Spirit,
John 1. 16. Out of his 〈 ◊ 〉 we receive grace for grace, that is, our grace is answerable to the grace of christ, we have all from him, favour for his favour, Because he is Beloved we Are Beloved, we have the grace of Sanctification from him, he was Sanctified with the Spirit,
whether we take grace for favour, or for the grace of Sanctification, or the grace of Priviledge and Prerogative, all our graces are from his, our myrrh from his myrrh.
whither we take grace for favour, or for the grace of Sanctification, or the grace of Privilege and Prerogative, all our graces Are from his, our myrrh from his myrrh.
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This should teach us, the necessity of dependance upon Christ for whatsoever we have or would have, which dependance upon Christ is the life of our life, the soule of our soules.
This should teach us, the necessity of dependence upon christ for whatsoever we have or would have, which dependence upon christ is the life of our life, the soul of our Souls.
Arise and be do•ng and the Lord shall be with thee, (saith David to Salomon, ) so let us rowse up our selves to indeavour, and we shall find a gracious presence of Christ,
Arise and be do•ng and the Lord shall be with thee, (Says David to Solomon,) so let us rouse up our selves to endeavour, and we shall find a gracious presence of christ,
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Therefore let us stirre up the graces of God in us, let us fall upon actions of obedience, second them with prayer, whatsoever we pray for and desire set upon the practise thereof;
Therefore let us stir up the graces of God in us, let us fallen upon actions of Obedience, second them with prayer, whatsoever we pray for and desire Set upon the practice thereof;
you are deceived, fall upon obedience and practising of holy duties, and in the midst thereof thou shalt find the presence and assistance of Gods Spirit, that will comfort thee.
you Are deceived, fallen upon Obedience and practising of holy duties, and in the midst thereof thou shalt find the presence and assistance of God's Spirit, that will Comfort thee.
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It we would thinke of our selves with contentment, and have inward sweetnesse, Let us labor for the graces of Gods Spirit, these are like myrrh. Prov. 15. 8. The wicked are an abomination unto the Lord, who abhors them and whatsoever is in them.
It we would think of our selves with contentment, and have inward sweetness, Let us labour for the graces of God's Spirit, these Are like myrrh. Curae 15. 8. The wicked Are an abomination unto the Lord, who abhors them and whatsoever is in them.
Indeed sinne will cleave to that we doe, but Christ will pardon the sinne, and accept that which is sweet of his owne Spirit, Let us not esteeme basely of that which Christ esteemes highly of;
Indeed sin will cleave to that we do, but christ will pardon the sin, and accept that which is sweet of his own Spirit, Let us not esteem basely of that which christ esteems highly of;
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as the usuall Scripture phrase is, This is Gods finger, Gods mighty hand, without which all ordinances are ineffectuall, Paul may plant and Apollos may water, but all is nothing without the working of the Spirit, The motions whereof are most strong, being Gods finger, whereby he wrought all that affection in the Church, which is here expressed.
as the usual Scripture phrase is, This is God's finger, God's mighty hand, without which all ordinances Are ineffectual, Paul may plant and Apollos may water, but all is nothing without the working of the Spirit, The motions whereof Are most strong, being God's finger, whereby he wrought all that affection in the Church, which is Here expressed.
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Christ before he leaveth the Church, puts his finger into the •ole of the doore, that is, he workes somewhat in the soule by his Spirit, which stirred up a constant indeavour to seeke after him.
christ before he Leaveth the Church, puts his finger into the •ole of the door, that is, he works somewhat in the soul by his Spirit, which stirred up a constant endeavour to seek After him.
For why else followes it, her bowells were mooved after him, which implies a worke of the Spirit upon her bowels, exprest in her griefe for his absence,
For why Else follows it, her bowels were moved After him, which Implies a work of the Spirit upon her bowels, expressed in her grief for his absence,
and in prayer, there is more then a mans power in all this, if these work any effect Christ must put his finger in, when 〈 ◊ 〉 are unfolded to us in the Ministery of the word, all is to no purpose,
and in prayer, there is more then a men power in all this, if these work any Effect christ must put his finger in, when 〈 ◊ 〉 Are unfolded to us in the Ministry of the word, all is to no purpose,
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Many carelesse Christians goe about the ordinances of God, and never regard this power of Christ, this mighty power, the finger of Christ. Thereupon they find nothing at all that is divine and spirituall wrought in them.
Many careless Christians go about the ordinances of God, and never regard this power of christ, this mighty power, the finger of christ. Thereupon they find nothing At all that is divine and spiritual wrought in them.
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We could not be brought into the state of grace without Divine satisfaction, and we cannot be altered to a frame of grace without a Divine finger, the finger of God working upon our hearts and soules.
We could not be brought into the state of grace without Divine satisfaction, and we cannot be altered to a frame of grace without a Divine finger, the finger of God working upon our hearts and Souls.
all comes by it. 2. From this that it is said here, That Christ puts his finger into the hole of the doore before hee remooved it and withdrew himselfe, Observe.
all comes by it. 2. From this that it is said Here, That christ puts his finger into the hold of the door before he removed it and withdrew himself, Observe.
How graciously Christ doth deale with us, That he doth alwayes leave some grace, Obser. 2. before hee doth offer to depart? Let us therefore for the time to come, lay,
How graciously christ does deal with us, That he does always leave Some grace, Observation 2. before he does offer to depart? Let us Therefore for the time to come, lay,
Myrrh was one of the ingredients in the holy oyle, as it is Exod. 30. 30. and so this leaving of myrrh behind him, signifies the oyle of grace left upon the soule, that inabled the Church to doe all these things, which are after spoken of.
Myrrh was one of the ingredients in the holy oil, as it is Exod 30. 30. and so this leaving of myrrh behind him, signifies the oil of grace left upon the soul, that enabled the Church to do all these things, which Are After spoken of.
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and of Christ formerly, take them at the worst, you shall find from them some sparkles of grace, broken speeches of tryed secret comfort, some inward strength and strugling against corruptions, their spirits end eavouring to recover themselves from sinking too low,
and of christ formerly, take them At the worst, you shall find from them Some sparkles of grace, broken Speeches of tried secret Comfort, Some inward strength and struggling against corruptions, their spirits end eavouring to recover themselves from sinking too low,
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and so, at the very worst, he hath alwayes somewhat left in him, where by he may be comforted, Christ never leaves his Church and Children that are his wholly.
and so, At the very worst, he hath always somewhat left in him, where by he may be comforted, christ never leaves his Church and Children that Are his wholly.
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Thus to prevent eternall damnation, God hath set up a throne in our own hearts to take reveng• and correction by our owne affections, godly sorrow and mourning,
Thus to prevent Eternal damnation, God hath Set up a throne in our own hearts to take reveng• and correction by our own affections, godly sorrow and mourning,
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as here the Church saith, My •owels were 〈 … 〉, It was a shame and griefe, springing ou• of love to Christ that had beene so kind, patient and full of forbea•ance to her.
as Here the Church Says, My •owels were 〈 … 〉, It was a shame and grief, springing ou• of love to christ that had been so kind, patient and full of forbea•ance to her.
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And we may observe withall, That even sinnes of omission they bring griefe, shame, and sorrow, And in the issue through Christs sanctifying them, these which they breed, consume the Parent, that is, sinne brings forth sorrow, shame, and griefe, which are a meanes to cure sinne.
And we may observe withal, That even Sins of omission they bring grief, shame, and sorrow, And in the issue through Christ sanctifying them, these which they breed, consume the Parent, that is, sin brings forth sorrow, shame, and grief, which Are a means to cure sin.
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yea of sinnes of omission, wherein there is more danger, then in sinnes of commission. The sinnes of carnall wicked men, are usually sinnes of commission, most which breake out outragiously,
yea of Sins of omission, wherein there is more danger, then in Sins of commission. The Sins of carnal wicked men, Are usually Sins of commission, most which break out outrageously,
But the sinnes of Gods people (who are neerer to him) are for the most part sinnes of omission, that is negligence, coldnesse, carelessenesse in duty, want of zeale,
But the Sins of God's people (who Are nearer to him) Are for the most part Sins of omission, that is negligence, coldness, carelessness in duty, want of zeal,
Let us esteeme as slightly as we will of sinnes of omission, and carelessenesse; they are enough to bring men to hell if God be not the more mercifull.
Let us esteem as slightly as we will of Sins of omission, and carelessness; they Are enough to bring men to hell if God be not the more merciful.
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And commonly it is true, when a man is in a secure and carelesse estate, a man may read his destiny, (though he have beene never so good) nay the rather,
And commonly it is true, when a man is in a secure and careless estate, a man may read his destiny, (though he have been never so good) nay the rather,
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when he cannot performe things comfortably to God, or himselfe, or to others, a dead secure estate is so hatefull to him, (decay in our first love, this lukewarme temper) that he will not endure it, it either goes before some greate sinne, crosse, affliction, or judgement.
when he cannot perform things comfortably to God, or himself, or to Others, a dead secure estate is so hateful to him, (decay in our First love, this lukewarm temper) that he will not endure it, it either Goes before Some great sin, cross, affliction, or judgement.
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For Christ his bowells were turned towards her in love and pitty, My love, my dove, my •nd•filed, in which case, shee neglecting him, it was •it shee should find moving of bowels in another sence (out of love too) but in shame and mourning.
For christ his bowels were turned towards her in love and pity, My love, my dove, my •nd•filed, in which case, she neglecting him, it was •it she should find moving of bowels in Another sense (out of love too) but in shame and mourning.
The next thing wee may hence observe, in that, That her bowels were 〈 ◊ 〉 in her from something left in the hole of the doore by the Spirit of Christ, is,
The next thing we may hence observe, in that, That her bowels were 〈 ◊ 〉 in her from something left in the hold of the door by the Spirit of christ, is,
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and leave it to its owne passion, removing away its guard, (for he by his Spirit guards our soules with peace, by commaunding of tranquillity;) So as let him but leave it to its selfe,
and leave it to its own passion, removing away its guard, (for he by his Spirit guards our Souls with peace, by commanding of tranquillity;) So as let him but leave it to its self,
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C•in also being thus left, was disquicted, tormented, and wracked himselfe. So Iudas in this case, being divided in himselfe, you see what became of him;
C•in also being thus left, was disquicted, tormented, and wracked himself. So Iudas in this case, being divided in himself, you see what became of him;
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wondrous in his desertions, wondrous in leaving something behind him in desertions Those that are his he will not leave them without grace, whereby they shall seeke him againe.
wondrous in his desertions, wondrous in leaving something behind him in desertions Those that Are his he will not leave them without grace, whereby they shall seek him again.
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Thus our blessed Saviour goes beyond us in our deserts, taking advantage (even) of our security (for our greater good) making all worke to good in the issue, which shall end in a more neere and close communion between Christ and his Church, then ever before.
Thus our blessed Saviour Goes beyond us in our deserts, taking advantage (even) of our security (for our greater good) making all work to good in the issue, which shall end in a more near and close communion between christ and his Church, then ever before.
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Indeed their whole life is nothing but a forsaking of God, and Gods forsaking of them, who gives them outward comforts, peace and friends in the world, wherein they sollace themselves,
Indeed their Whole life is nothing but a forsaking of God, and God's forsaking of them, who gives them outward comforts, peace and Friends in the world, wherein they solace themselves,
but will shift and remove them from vessell to vessell, from condition to condition, till hee have wrought in them that disposition of soule that they shall regard and love him more and more,
but will shift and remove them from vessel to vessel, from condition to condition, till he have wrought in them that disposition of soul that they shall regard and love him more and more,
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now that her affections are set on fire, from thence shee bestirrs her selfe, is resolute to find out her beloved, whom she highly values above all this world.
now that her affections Are Set on fire, from thence she bestirs her self, is resolute to find out her Beloved, whom she highly value's above all this world.
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and sayes, doe this and it doth it, speake this and it speakes it, therefore those whose courses of life are not gratious, their affections and their hearts are not good,
and Says, do this and it does it, speak this and it speaks it, Therefore those whose courses of life Are not gracious, their affections and their hearts Are not good,
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Her bowells were moved in her, and presently she shewes the truth of her affection, in that she maketh after him. 1. Her soule failed when hee spake. 2. Shee makes after him,
Her bowels were moved in her, and presently she shows the truth of her affection, in that she makes After him. 1. Her soul failed when he spoke. 2. Shee makes After him,
Christ spake many things to his Disciples which they forgot, but when afterwards the Holy Ghost the comforter was come, his office was, to bring all things to their remembrance that they had forgotten before.
christ spoke many things to his Disciples which they forgotten, but when afterwards the Holy Ghost the comforter was come, his office was, to bring all things to their remembrance that they had forgotten before.
for God will make the word effectuall at one time or other, perhaps the word we heare is not effectuall for the present, it may afterwards, many yeares after, when God awakes our consciences.
for God will make the word effectual At one time or other, perhaps the word we hear is not effectual for the present, it may afterwards, many Years After, when God awakes our Consciences.
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so it is true also of those that are not Gods Children, they thinke they shall never heare againe of those things they heare, perhaps they will take order by sensuallity ▪ heardning of their hearts (and through Gods judgements withall concurring) that conscience shall not awake in this world,
so it is true also of those that Are not God's Children, they think they shall never hear again of those things they hear, perhaps they will take order by sensuality ▪ heardning of their hearts (and through God's Judgments withal concurring) that conscience shall not awake in this world,
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Labour we all of us to make this use of it, to be diligent and carefull to heare and attend upon the ordinances of God, for how soever that we heare is not effectuall for the present but seemes as dead seed cast into the heart,
Labour we all of us to make this use of it, to be diligent and careful to hear and attend upon the ordinances of God, for how soever that we hear is not effectual for the present but seems as dead seed cast into the heart,
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The necessity of our soules and of our estates requ•e this, as sometimes a body may be so corrupt that it must be brought as low as possible may be before there will be a spring of new and good blood and spirits:
The necessity of our Souls and of our estates requ•e this, as sometime a body may be so corrupt that it must be brought as low as possible may be before there will be a spring of new and good blood and spirits:
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yet when they tasted of the pleasures and contentments of the world too deepe, answerably they had and so (usually) others shall have such desertions as will make them smart for their sweetnesse, as was shewed before;
yet when they tasted of the pleasures and contentment's of the world too deep, answerably they had and so (usually) Others shall have such desertions as will make them smart for their sweetness, as was showed before;
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Nay, Moreover when they find not that former assistance in holy dutyes, when they find that their hearts are shut up and they cannot pray as formerly when they had the Spirit of God more fully,
Nay, Moreover when they find not that former assistance in holy duties, when they find that their hearts Are shut up and they cannot pray as formerly when they had the Spirit of God more Fully,
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certainely Christ hath withdrawne himselfe; (say they) This is first done when we heare the word of God not with that delight and profit as we were wont,
Certainly christ hath withdrawn himself; (say they) This is First done when we hear the word of God not with that delight and profit as we were wont,
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when they find how they come neere to God in holy communion and yet feele not that sweet tast and relish in the ordinances of God as they were wont to doe;
when they find how they come near to God in holy communion and yet feel not that sweet taste and relish in the ordinances of God as they were wont to do;
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when the Sunne hides it selfe many dayes from the world it is an uncomfortable time, the spirits of the creatures lower and wither, we see it so in the body, that the animall spirits in the braine (which are the cause of motion and sence) if they be obstructed there followes an Apoplexie and deadnesse.
when the Sun hides it self many days from the world it is an uncomfortable time, the spirits of the creatures lower and wither, we see it so in the body, that the animal spirits in the brain (which Are the cause of motion and sense) if they be obstructed there follows an Apoplexy and deadness.
So it is betweene Christ and the soule, he is the Sunne of Righteousnesse, by whose beames wee are all comforted and cheared, which when they are withheld then our spirits decay and are discouraged.
So it is between christ and the soul, he is the Sun of Righteousness, by whose beams we Are all comforted and cheered, which when they Are withheld then our spirits decay and Are discouraged.
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The child of God is cast downe when he finds not the presence of God as he was wo••t, his spirits faile? A carnall man that never knew what this presence meant, regards it not, can abide the want of it, he finds indeed a presence of God in the creature which hee thinks not of, there is a sweetenesse in Meate, drinke, rest,
The child of God is cast down when he finds not the presence of God as he was wo••t, his spirits fail? A carnal man that never knew what this presence meant, regards it not, can abide the want of it, he finds indeed a presence of God in the creature which he thinks not of, there is a sweetness in Meat, drink, rest,
that he is loath to heare the just and unanswerable accusations that it would charge upon him? but because he cannot abide the presence of God in his conscience.
that he is loath to hear the just and unanswerable accusations that it would charge upon him? but Because he cannot abide the presence of God in his conscience.
What is the reason hee shunnes the sight of holier and better menthen himselfe? they present God to him being his image, and call his sinnes to memory, and upbraid his wicked life.
What is the reason he shuns the sighed of Holier and better menthen himself? they present God to him being his image, and call his Sins to memory, and upbraid his wicked life.
And as a malefactor connot endure so much as the thought of the judge, so they cannot thinke of God otherwife (in that course they are in) then of a judge, whereupon they tremble and quake at the very thought of him, and avoyd his presence.
And as a Malefactor connote endure so much as the Thought of the judge, so they cannot think of God otherwife (in that course they Are in) then of a judge, whereupon they tremble and quake At the very Thought of him, and avoid his presence.
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as Temperance, and Righteousnesse, which he was voyd of, and guilty of the contrary vices: he quaked and could not endure to heare him speak any longer.
as Temperance, and Righteousness, which he was void of, and guilty of the contrary vices: he quaked and could not endure to hear him speak any longer.
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Wicked men love not to be arraigned, tormented, accused and condemned before their time, therfore whatsoever presents to them their future terrible estate, they cannot abide it.
Wicked men love not to be arraigned, tormented, accused and condemned before their time, Therefore whatsoever presents to them their future terrible estate, they cannot abide it.
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and it is just with Christ to answer them there as they answer him now, Depart depart, Iob 22. 17. we will have none of thy wayes (say they) depart ye cursed (saith he) He doth but answer in their owne language, Depart ye cursed with the Divell and his angells.
and it is just with christ to answer them there as they answer him now, Depart depart, Job 22. 17. we will have none of thy ways (say they) depart you cursed (Says he) He does but answer in their own language, Depart you cursed with the devil and his Angels.
But you see the Child of God is cleane of another temper, he cannot be content to be without the presence of God and of his Spirit inlightning, quickning, strengthening and blessing of him in spirittuall respects.
But you see the Child of God is clean of Another temper, he cannot be content to be without the presence of God and of his Spirit enlightening, quickening, strengthening and blessing of him in spirittuall respects.
the godly soule hee droopes and failes if he be kept from these, he will not excommunicate himselfe as many doe, that perhaps are asleepe when they should be at the ordinances of God;
the godly soul he droops and fails if he be kept from these, he will not excommunicate himself as many do, that perhaps Are asleep when they should be At the ordinances of God;
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A carnall man never heedes these things because he finds no sweetnesse in them, but the godly finding Christ in them they droope in the want of them and cannot live without them, Whither shall we goe• (saith Peter to Christ) thou hast the words of eternall life, I find my soule quickned with thy speaking.
A carnal man never heeds these things Because he finds no sweetness in them, but the godly finding christ in them they droop in the want of them and cannot live without them, Whither shall we goe• (Says Peter to christ) thou hast the words of Eternal life, I find my soul quickened with thy speaking.
Christ seemed to drive her away, but at the same time he by his Spirit drawes her to him and was thereby secretly present in her heart to increase her faith.
christ seemed to drive her away, but At the same time he by his Spirit draws her to him and was thereby secretly present in her heart to increase her faith.
so at the same time the Church seemes to faile and faint, yet notwithstanding there is a secret drawing power pulling her to Christ, whereby she never gives over but seekes and calls still after him.
so At the same time the Church seems to fail and faint, yet notwithstanding there is a secret drawing power pulling her to christ, whereby she never gives over but seeks and calls still After him.
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If still there be any grace left mooving us to that which is good, if we find the Spirit of God moving us to love the word and ordinances, to call upon him by prayer and to be more instant, certainely we may gather there is a hidden, secret presence here that drawes us to these things.
If still there be any grace left moving us to that which is good, if we find the Spirit of God moving us to love the word and ordinances, to call upon him by prayer and to be more instant, Certainly we may gather there is a hidden, secret presence Here that draws us to these things.
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If we be not contented but make towards Christ more and more it is a good signe that he hath not forsaken us, that he will come againe more gloriously then ever before.
If we be not contented but make towards christ more and more it is a good Signen that he hath not forsaken us, that he will come again more gloriously then ever before.
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As here we shall see after it was with the Church, he seemes strange but it is to draw the Church, to discover her affection and to make her ashamed of her former unkindnesse,
As Here we shall see After it was with the Church, he seems strange but it is to draw the Church, to discover her affection and to make her ashamed of her former unkindness,
Wee should labour therefore to answer Christs dealing in sutable apprehensions of soule when he is thus present secretly, though he seeme in regard of some comforts and former experience of his love to withdraw himselfe, It should teach us, to depend upon him,
we should labour Therefore to answer Christ dealing in suitable apprehensions of soul when he is thus present secretly, though he seem in regard of Some comforts and former experience of his love to withdraw himself, It should teach us, to depend upon him,
my soule failed when •e spake, I sought him but could not find him, I called him but he gave mee no answer. &c. THE pride and secur•tie of the Spouse provokes the Lord her husband oft to bring her very low, they being incompatible with Christs residence.
my soul failed when •e spoke, I sought him but could not find him, I called him but he gave me no answer. etc. THE pride and secur•tie of the Spouse provokes the Lord her husband oft to bring her very low, they being incompatible with Christ residence.
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Security is a d•ll temper or rather distemper that m•kes the soule neglect her watch and rely upon some outward priviledge, where this ill co•ple is entertained, there Christ useth to withdraw himselfe,
Security is a d•ll temper or rather distemper that m•kes the soul neglect her watch and rely upon Some outward privilege, where this ill co•ple is entertained, there christ uses to withdraw himself,
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I said it is my Infirmitie, said David Psal. 73. Jt is but in a passion, here then is the difference betweene the children of God and others in desertions, they arise, these lye still and despaire.
I said it is my Infirmity, said David Psalm 73. It is but in a passion, Here then is the difference between the children of God and Others in desertions, they arise, these lie still and despair.
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And then God by a secret worke of his Spirit (though hee seeme to bee an enemy yet notwithstanding) drawes his children neerer and neerer to him by such his d•aling.
And then God by a secret work of his Spirit (though he seem to be an enemy yet notwithstanding) draws his children nearer and nearer to him by such his d•aling.
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Or secondly, If wee find a spirit to pray still, a spirit to waite and to hold out, it is an argument that God either hath or will heare those prayers.
Or secondly, If we find a Spirit to pray still, a Spirit to wait and to hold out, it is an argument that God either hath or will hear those Prayers.
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Jt is no matter what his present dealing with his Church and children heere is, the nature of Faith is to breake through all opposition, to see the Sunne behind a cloud, nay to see one contrary in another, life in death, a clame in a storme &c. 2. Labour for an absolute dependancie upon Christ with a povertie of spirit in our selves, this is the end of Christs withdrawing himselfe, to purge us of selfe confidence and pride.
It is no matter what his present dealing with his Church and children Here is, the nature of Faith is to break through all opposition, to see the Sun behind a cloud, nay to see one contrary in Another, life in death, a claim in a storm etc. 2. Labour for an absolute dependency upon christ with a poverty of Spirit in our selves, this is the end of Christ withdrawing himself, to purge us of self confidence and pride.
so by the remainder of the Spirit that is in us, let us set all our graces on worke untill wee have carried away that that offends and clogs the soule,
so by the remainder of the Spirit that is in us, let us Set all our graces on work until we have carried away that that offends and clogs the soul,
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and not sincke under the burthen, for this is a speciall time for the exercising of faith, hope, love, diligence, care, watchfullnesse, and such like graces.
and not sink under the burden, for this is a special time for the exercising of faith, hope, love, diligence, care, watchfullnesse, and such like graces.
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What is the reason that God vouchsafes his children for the most part in the beginning of their conversion (in their first love) experience of his love to ravishment? Jt is, that afterwards they may have recourse to that love of God then felt to support themselves,
What is the reason that God vouchsafes his children for the most part in the beginning of their conversion (in their First love) experience of his love to ravishment? It is, that afterwards they may have recourse to that love of God then felt to support themselves,
that finding it not so well with them now as formerly it hath binn, by comparing state with state, desires may bee stirred up to bee as they were or rather better.
that finding it not so well with them now as formerly it hath binn, by comparing state with state, Desires may be stirred up to be as they were or rather better.
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and as in the gloomiest day that ever was there was light enough to make it day and to distinguish it from night, (though the Sunne did not shine) So in the most disconsolate state of a Christian soule, there is light enough in the soule to shew that the Sunne of Righteousnesse is there,
and as in the gloomiest day that ever was there was Light enough to make it day and to distinguish it from night, (though the Sun did not shine) So in the most disconsolate state of a Christian soul, there is Light enough in the soul to show that the Sun of Righteousness is there,
It is for our good, to prepare us for further blessings, to mortifie and subdue our corruptions, to inlarge the capacity of the soule that the Lord absents himselfe,
It is for our good, to prepare us for further blessings, to mortify and subdue our corruptions, to enlarge the capacity of the soul that the Lord absents himself,
therefore Bernard saith well, Tibi accidit &c. Christ comes and goes away for our good, when hee withdrawes the sence of his love, the soule thereupon is stretched with desire, that it may bee as it was in former time, in the daies of old.
Therefore Bernard Says well, Tibi accidit etc. christ comes and Goes away for our good, when he withdraws the sense of his love, the soul thereupon is stretched with desire, that it may be as it was in former time, in the days of old.
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Heere wee must answer one objection before wee leave the words. This seemes to contradict other Scriptures, which promise that those that seeke shall find.
Here we must answer one objection before we leave the words. This seems to contradict other Scriptures, which promise that those that seek shall find.
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Some doe not find, because they seeke in one meanes and not in another, they seeke Christ in reading and not in the ordinance of hearing, in private meditation,
some do not find, Because they seek in one means and not in Another, they seek christ in reading and not in the Ordinance of hearing, in private meditation,
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Nay in some sort, hee is found before hee is sought, for hee is in our soules to stirre up desire of seeking him, hee prevents us with desires and answers us in some sort before wee pray, when hee gives us a spirit of prayer, it is a pledge to us, that hee meanes to answer us.
Nay in Some sort, he is found before he is sought, for he is in our Souls to stir up desire of seeking him, he prevents us with Desires and answers us in Some sort before we pray, when he gives us a Spirit of prayer, it is a pledge to us, that he means to answer us.
Heere the poore Church after the setting downe of her owne exercise in her disertion now sets out some outward ill dealing shee met with and that from those that should have beene her greatest comforters.
Here the poor Church After the setting down of her own exercise in her desertion now sets out Some outward ill dealing she met with and that from those that should have been her greatest Comforters.
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Wee see heere when the Church had betrothed her selfe to Christ and entertained him into her garden, there after she falls into a state of security and sleepe, whence Christ labours to rouse her up:
we see Here when the Church had betrothed her self to christ and entertained him into her garden, there After she falls into a state of security and sleep, whence christ labours to rouse her up:
then she useth him unkindely, after which hee withdrawes himselfe even so farre that her heart failes her; then (as if this were not enough) the watchmen that should have looked to her, they smite her, wound her and take away her vaile.
then she uses him unkindly, After which he withdraws himself even so Far that her heart fails her; then (as if this were not enough) the watchmen that should have looked to her, they smite her, wound her and take away her veil.
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The Watchmen that went about the Citty smote mee, &c. By the Watchmen heere are ment especially Governours of State and Church. Why are they called Watchmen.
The Watchmen that went about the city smote me, etc. By the Watchmen Here Are meant especially Governors of State and Church. Why Are they called Watchmen.
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It is a borrowed speech taken from the custome of Citties that are beleagered, for pollicies sake they have watchmen to descry the danger they are liable unto,
It is a borrowed speech taken from the custom of Cities that Are beleaguered, for policies sake they have watchmen to descry the danger they Are liable unto,
Not for any defect of power in him, but for demonstration of his goodnes ▪ for he is the great Watchman, who watcheth over our commonwealthes, Churches and persons, he hath an eye that never sleepes, He that watcheth Israel neither slumbers nor sleepes, yet notwithstanding hee hath subordinate Watchmen, not for defect of power, but for demonstrotion of goodnesse;
Not for any defect of power in him, but for demonstration of his Goodness ▪ for he is the great Watchman, who watches over our commonwealths, Churches and Persons, he hath an eye that never sleeps, He that watches Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps, yet notwithstanding he hath subordinate Watchmen, not for defect of power, but for demonstrotion of Goodness;
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And in this that God hath set over us Watchers (Ministers especially) It implyes that our soul•s are in danger, and indeed there is nothing in the world so beset as the soule of a poore Christian, who hath so many and so bad enemies as a Christian,
And in this that God hath Set over us Watchers (Ministers especially) It Implies that our soul•s Are in danger, and indeed there is nothing in the world so beset as the soul of a poor Christian, who hath so many and so bad enemies as a Christian,
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Againe in that God takes such care for the soule, it shewes the woundrous worth of it, many arguments there be to shew that the soule is a pretious thing, it was breathed by God at first, Christ gave his life to redeeme it,
Again in that God Takes such care for the soul, it shows the wondrous worth of it, many Arguments there be to show that the soul is a precious thing, it was breathed by God At First, christ gave his life to Redeem it,
The Wa•chmen that w•nt about the citty found mee, they smote mee, they wounded mee, &c. Come wee now to the carriage of these Watchmen, those that should have beene defensive prove most offensive.
The Wa•chmen that w•nt about the City found me, they smote me, they wounded me, etc. Come we now to the carriage of these Watchmen, those that should have been defensive prove most offensive.
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and sometimes with corrupt doctrine and otherwhiles with bitter words, and their unjust censures, as wee see in the story of the Church, especially the Romish Church, they have excommunicated Churches and Princes:
and sometime with corrupt Doctrine and otherwhiles with bitter words, and their unjust censures, as we see in the story of the Church, especially the Romish Church, they have excommunicated Churches and Princes:
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but not to speake of those Synagogues of Satan, come wee nearer home and wee may se amongst our selves sometimes those that are Watchmen and should be for encouragement, They smite and wound the Church, and take away her vaile.
but not to speak of those Synagogues of Satan, come we nearer home and we may see among our selves sometime those that Are Watchmen and should be for encouragement, They smite and wound the Church, and take away her veil.
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and it was likewise an honourable ornament, They tooke away the vaile, that is that wherewith the Church was covered, they tooke away that, that made the Church comely,
and it was likewise an honourable ornament, They took away the veil, that is that wherewith the Church was covered, they took away that, that made the Church comely,
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as in Popish Churches, that desire to sit high in the consciences of people, and so make the Church undutifull, They take away the vaile of subjection, and so force Christ to punish the Church,
as in Popish Churches, that desire to fit high in the Consciences of people, and so make the Church undutiful, They take away the veil of subjection, and so force christ to Punish the Church,
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This is strange that the Watchmen should do this, yet notwithstanding oftentimes it falls out so that those that by place are Watchmen, are the bitterest enemies of the Church Who were bitterer enemies of the poore Church in Christs time then the Scr•bes, Pharises, and Priests.
This is strange that the Watchmen should do this, yet notwithstanding oftentimes it falls out so that those that by place Are Watchmen, Are the Bitterest enemies of the Church Who were bitterer enemies of the poor Church in Christ time then the Scr•bes, Pharisees, and Priests.
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Sometimes it falls out from a spirit of envie in them at the graces of Gods people which are wanting in themselves, they would not have others better then themselves.
Sometime it falls out from a Spirit of envy in them At the graces of God's people which Are wanting in themselves, they would not have Others better then themselves.
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how was hee judged of the Pri•sts, Scribes, and Pharisees in his times? and this hath beene the lot of the Church in all ages, the true members thereof were called Heretiques and Schismatickes, the vaile was taken of.
how was he judged of the Pri•sts, Scribes, and Pharisees in his times? and this hath been the lot of the Church in all ages, the true members thereof were called Heretics and Schismatics, the veil was taken of.
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It is the poysonfull pride of mans heart that when it cannot raise it selfe, by its owne worth, it will endeavour to raise it selfe by the ruine of others credit through lying slanders.
It is the poisonful pride of men heart that when it cannot raise it self, by its own worth, it will endeavour to raise it self by the ruin of Others credit through lying slanders.
The Divell was first a slanderer, and lyer, and then a murtherer, hee cannot murther without hee slander first, the credit of the Church must first bee taken away,
The devil was First a slanderer, and liar, and then a murderer, he cannot murder without he slander First, the credit of the Church must First be taken away,
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and then shee is wounded, otherwise as it is a usuall proverbe, Those that kill a dogge make the world believe, that he was mad first, so they alwayes first traduced the Church to the world, and then persecuted her.
and then she is wounded, otherwise as it is a usual proverb, Those that kill a dog make the world believe, that he was mad First, so they always First traduced the Church to the world, and then persecuted her.
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Falshood many times goes under better habits then its owne which God suffers to exercise our skill and wisdome that wee might not depend upon the rash judgment of others,
Falsehood many times Goes under better habits then its own which God suffers to exercise our skill and Wisdom that we might not depend upon the rash judgement of Others,
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Whether from a spirit of F•vie, Idlenesse, Iealousie, and Pride, or from good grounds, else if Christ himselfe were on earth againe, we should condemne him,
Whither from a Spirit of F•vie, Idleness, Jealousy, and Pride, or from good grounds, Else if christ himself were on earth again, we should condemn him,
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THE TVVELFTH SERMON. CANT. V. VII. The Watchmen that went about the citty found me, they smote mee, they wounded me, the Keepers of the walls tooke away my vaile from me.
THE TWELFTH SERMON. CANT. V. VII. The Watchmen that went about the City found me, they smote me, they wounded me, the Keepers of the walls took away my veil from me.
alas saith he, those that doe see• priviledges in the Church, are the first in persecuting it and (as his fashion is to speake in a kinde of Rhetorick) they were not pastors, but impost•rs.
alas Says he, those that do see• privileges in the Church, Are the First in persecuting it and (as his fashion is to speak in a kind of Rhetoric) they were not Pastors, but impost•rs.
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There be two ordinances without which the world cannot stand. 1. Magistracie. 2. Ministerie. Magistrates are nursing Fathers and nursing Mothers to the Church.
There be two ordinances without which the world cannot stand. 1. Magistracy. 2. Ministry. Magistrates Are nursing Father's and nursing Mother's to the Church.
but thus it is, the Church hath beene alwayes persecuted with these men, under pretence of Religion, which is the sharpest persecution of all in the Church;
but thus it is, the Church hath been always persecuted with these men, under pretence of Religion, which is the Sharpest persecution of all in the Church;
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Notwithstanding (by the way) wee must know, that the persecuted cause is not alway the best (as Austine was forced to speake in his time against the Donatists ) Sara• was a tipe of the true, and Hagar of the false Church.
Notwithstanding (by the Way) we must know, that the persecuted cause is not always the best (as Augustine was forced to speak in his time against the Donatists) Sara• was a tipe of the true, and Hagar of the false Church.
Christ was wisdome it selfe, yet hee suffered most, when Innocencie and wisdome will not doe it (because we must be conformable to our head) then wee must labour for patience, knowing that one haire of our heads shall not fall to the ground without the providence of the Almighty.
christ was Wisdom it self, yet he suffered most, when Innocence and Wisdom will not do it (Because we must be conformable to our head) then we must labour for patience, knowing that one hair of our Heads shall not fallen to the ground without the providence of the Almighty.
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I charge you, oh Daughters of Hierusalem, if you see my Beloved, that you tell him, that I am sicke of Love &c. Heere the Church, after her ill usage of the Watchmen, is forced to the society of other Christians, not so well acquainted with Christ as her selfe:
I charge you, o Daughters of Jerusalem, if you see my beloved, that you tell him, that I am sick of Love etc. Here the Church, After her ill usage of the Watchmen, is forced to the society of other Christians, not so well acquainted with christ as her self:
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The Church is restles in her desire and pursuit after Christ, till shee find him, no opposition you see can take of her indeavour. 1. Christ seemes t• leave her inwardly. 2. Then shee goeth to the Watchmen, they smite and wound her. 3. Then she hath recourse to the Daughters of Hierusalem for h•lpe.
The Church is restless in her desire and pursuit After christ, till she find him, no opposition you see can take of her endeavour. 1. christ seems t• leave her inwardly. 2. Then she Goes to the Watchmen, they smite and wound her. 3. Then she hath recourse to the Daughters of Jerusalem for h•lpe.
So the Grace of God, the more the winds and waves of affliction oppose it, with so much the more violence, it breakes through all oppositions, untill it attaine the desired hope.
So the Grace of God, the more the winds and waves of affliction oppose it, with so much the more violence, it breaks through all oppositions, until it attain the desired hope.
If wee finde this inconquerable resolution in our selves, notwithstanding all discouragements, to goe on in a good cause, let us acknowledge that fire to bee from Heaven, let us not loose such an argument of the state of Grace,
If we find this inconquerable resolution in our selves, notwithstanding all discouragements, to go on in a good cause, let us acknowledge that fire to be from Heaven, let us not lose such an argument of the state of Grace,
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The more wee suffer, the more wee should rejoyce, if the cause be good, as the Apostles Act. 5. 4 1. rejoyced that they were accounted worthy to suffer any thing.
The more we suffer, the more we should rejoice, if the cause be good, as the Apostles Act. 5. 4 1. rejoiced that they were accounted worthy to suffer any thing.
Shee goes to the Daughters of Hierusalem for helpe, whence wee may learne. That, If wee find not comfort in one meanes, wee must have recourse to another.
She Goes to the Daughters of Jerusalem for help, whence we may Learn. That, If we find not Comfort in one means, we must have recourse to Another.
The parties Charged, are the Daughters of Hierusalem, the Daughters of the Church, which is called Hierusalem, from some resemblances betweene Hierusalem, and the Church;
The parties Charged, Are the Daughters of Jerusalem, the Daughters of the Church, which is called Jerusalem, from Some resemblances between Jerusalem, and the Church;
2. Or if wee mind things above, and things of the Church, if wee take to heart the cause of the truth, it is a signe wee are true Daughters of Hierusalem. Wee know what the Psalmist •aith, Let my right hand forget her cunning,
2. Or if we mind things above, and things of the Church, if we take to heart the cause of the truth, it is a Signen we Are true Daughters of Jerusalem. we know what the Psalmist •aith, Let my right hand forget her cunning,
as you love Christ, as you tender my case, that am thus used, as you will make it good that you are Daughters of Hierusalem and not of Babylon, tell my Beloved, that I am sicke of Love.
as you love christ, as you tender my case, that am thus used, as you will make it good that you Are Daughters of Jerusalem and not of Babylon, tell my beloved, that I am sick of Love.
I charge you O Daughters of Hierusalem. &c. Wee may find the truth of Grace in the heart, by the discoveries and expressions in the conversation in generall.
I charge you Oh Daughters of Jerusalem. etc. we may find the truth of Grace in the heart, by the discoveries and expressions in the Conversation in general.
The Church heere speakes to others, meaner then her selfe, shee would have the Church tell Christ, (by Prayer, the surest intelligencer) how shee was used,
The Church Here speaks to Others, meaner then her self, she would have the Church tell christ, (by Prayer, the Surest intelligencer) how she was used,
and as they would doe, because the waters of the soule are so troubled, that they can doe nothing but utter groanes and sighes, especially in a state of desertion,
and as they would do, Because the waters of the soul Are so troubled, that they can do nothing but utter groans and sighs, especially in a state of desertion,
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as Hezekiah could but chatter, and Moses could not utter a word at the red sea though hee did strive in his spirit, in such cases they must bee behoulding to the helpe of others.
as Hezekiah could but chatter, and Moses could not utter a word At the read sea though he did strive in his Spirit, in such cases they must be beholding to the help of Others.
That at such times as wee find not our spirits inlarged from any cause outward and inward to comfort and joy, then is a time to d•sire the prayers and helpe of others.
That At such times as we find not our spirits enlarged from any cause outward and inward to Comfort and joy, then is a time to d•sire the Prayers and help of Others.
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It is good to have a stocke going every where, and those thrive the best, that have most prayers made for them, have a stocke going in every country, this is the happines of the Saints.
It is good to have a stock going every where, and those thrive the best, that have most Prayers made for them, have a stock going in every country, this is the happiness of the Saints.
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To inforce this instruction, to desire the prayers of others, we must discover, that there is a wondrous force in the prayers of Christians one for another.
To enforce this instruction, to desire the Prayers of Others, we must discover, that there is a wondrous force in the Prayers of Christians one for Another.
The great Apostle Paul, se how he desires the Romanes, that they would strive, and contend with God after a holy violence, by their joynt prayers for him, so hee desires the Thessalonians, that they would pray for him, That hee might be delivered from unreasonable men.
The great Apostle Paul, see how he Desires the Romans, that they would strive, and contend with God After a holy violence, by their joint Prayers for him, so he Desires the Thessalonians, that they would pray for him, That he might be Delivered from unreasonable men.
To bee Love sicke then in the pre•ence of the Church, is to have strong affections to Christ, from which comes wondrous disquietnesse of spirit in his absence, heere is somewhat good, and somewhat ill.
To be Love sick then in the pre•ence of the Church, is to have strong affections to christ, from which comes wondrous disquietness of Spirit in his absence, Here is somewhat good, and somewhat ill.
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This is first her vertue, that shee did fervently love, this was her infirmity, that shee was so much distempered with her present want, these two breedes this sicknesse of love, whence wee observe.
This is First her virtue, that she did fervently love, this was her infirmity, that she was so much distempered with her present want, these two breeds this sickness of love, whence we observe.
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and where it is in any degree or measure hindred there is disquiet: answerable to the contentment in injoying, is the griefe, sorrow, and sicknesse in parting.
and where it is in any degree or measure hindered there is disquiet: answerable to the contentment in enjoying, is the grief, sorrow, and sickness in parting.
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The happinesse of the Church consisting in society with Christ, therefore it is her misery and sicknesse, to be deprived of him, not to enjoy him whom her soule so dearely loveth.
The happiness of the Church consisting in society with christ, Therefore it is her misery and sickness, to be deprived of him, not to enjoy him whom her soul so dearly loves.
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there are many that surfit rather of fullnesse, who thinke wee have too much of this Manna, of this preaching, of this Gospell, there is too much of this knowledge, of the ordinances, these are not sicke of love.
there Are many that surfeit rather of fullness, who think we have too much of this Manna, of this preaching, of this Gospel, there is too much of this knowledge, of the ordinances, these Are not sick of love.
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Make a Use therefore of Tryall, whether we bee in the state of the Church or no, by valuing and prizing the presence of Christ in his Ordinances, the Word and Sacraments.
Make a Use Therefore of Trial, whither we be in the state of the Church or no, by valuing and prizing the presence of christ in his Ordinances, the Word and Sacraments.
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If wee find our selves carried to Christ, to runne in that streame as strong as the affections of those that are distempered with sicknesse of the love of other things, it will discover to us whether wee bee truely Love sicke or not.
If we find our selves carried to christ, to run in that stream as strong as the affections of those that Are distempered with sickness of the love of other things, it will discover to us whither we be truly Love sick or not.
Take a man that is sicke for any earthly thing, whether of Ahabs or Amons sicknesse, or of any thing, take it as you will, That which the soule is sicke of in love, it thinkes of daily:
Take a man that is sick for any earthly thing, whither of Ahabs or Amons sickness, or of any thing, take it as you will, That which the soul is sick of in love, it thinks of daily:
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When wee are in our advised and best thoughts, what do• wee most thinke off? if of Christ, of the state of the Church heere, of Grace and Glory all is well, what makes us in the midst of all worldly discontentments to thinke all dung and drosse in comparison of Christ,
When we Are in our advised and best thoughts, what do• we most think off? if of christ, of the state of the Church Here, of Grace and Glory all is well, what makes us in the midst of all worldly discontentments to think all dung and dross in comparison of christ,
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Thus wee see it is in love: Talke with a man that is in any heate of affections, you talke with one that is not at home, you talke with one absent, The soule is more where is loves, then where it dwells.
Thus we see it is in love: Talk with a man that is in any heat of affections, you talk with one that is not At home, you talk with one absent, The soul is more where is loves, then where it dwells.
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but passeth thorough the world as a man at randome, he regards not the things of the world ▪ for Christ is gotten into his heart and drawes all the affections to himselfe.
but passes through the world as a man At random, he regards not the things of the world ▪ for christ is got into his heart and draws all the affections to himself.
it is not labour and vexation, but favour that is taken where love is to the party loved, where the love of Christ is (which was heere in the Church) labour is no labour, suffering is no suffering, trouble is no trouble.
it is not labour and vexation, but favour that is taken where love is to the party loved, where the love of christ is (which was Here in the Church) labour is no labour, suffering is no suffering, trouble is no trouble.
So it is with the soule that hath felt the love of Christ shed abroad in the heart, tell him of the world, (especially if he want that which hee desires, the peace and strength that hee found from Christ in former times) hee relisheth not your discourse.
So it is with the soul that hath felt the love of christ shed abroad in the heart, tell him of the world, (especially if he want that which he Desires, the peace and strength that he found from christ in former times) he relisheth not your discourse.
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The soule that loves Christ, the nearer to Christ the more joyfull it is, when he thinkes of those mutuall embracings when Christ and his soule shall meete together there:
The soul that loves christ, the nearer to christ the more joyful it is, when he thinks of those mutual embracings when christ and his soul shall meet together there:
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Let us see what our soules are without him meere dungeons of darkenesse and confusion, nothing comming from us that is good, this will breed love to the Ordinances,
Let us see what our Souls Are without him mere dungeons of darkness and confusion, nothing coming from us that is good, this will breed love to the Ordinances,
unlesse when it is clouded and overprest with that which presseth downewards, Heb. 12. 1. and the s•n which hang•th so fast on (as the Apostle speakes) which is the reason of those many and divers to•si•gs and turmoylings of the inlightned soule,
unless when it is clouded and overprest with that which Presseth downwards, Hebrew 12. 1. and the s•n which hang•th so fast on (as the Apostle speaks) which is the reason of those many and diverse to•si•gs and turmoylings of the enlightened soul,
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as the fire mounteth upwards unto its proper place, and as the needle still trembleth till it stand at the North, so the soule once inflamed with an heavenly fire,
as the fire mounts upward unto its proper place, and as the needle still Trembleth till it stand At the North, so the soul once inflamed with an heavenly fire,
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and so paid dearly for her former neglect and slighting his kind invitations, (as being troubled, restlesse in mind, beaten and wounded by the watch-men, bereft of her vaile, &c. ) Yet this heavenly fire of the blessed spirit, this water of life so restlesly springing in her, makes her sicknesse of love and ardent desire after Christ to be such, that she cannot containe her selfe, but breakes forth in this passionate charge and request,
and so paid dearly for her former neglect and slighting his kind invitations, (as being troubled, restless in mind, beaten and wounded by the watchmen, bereft of her veil, etc.) Yet this heavenly fire of the blessed Spirit, this water of life so restlessly springing in her, makes her sickness of love and Ardent desire After christ to be such, that she cannot contain her self, but breaks forth in this passionate charge and request,
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How many severall tempers hath the Church beene in? Sometimes she is all compounded of joy vehemently desiring kisses of her best beloved, she holds her beloved fast and will not let him goe,
How many several tempers hath the Church been in? Sometime she is all compounded of joy vehemently desiring Kisses of her best Beloved, she holds her Beloved fast and will not let him go,
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and sometimes againe she is gone, hath lost her beloved, is in a sea of troubles, seekes and cannot find him, becomes sluggish, negligent, overtaken with selfelove,
and sometime again she is gone, hath lost her Beloved, is in a sea of Troubles, seeks and cannot find him, becomes sluggish, negligent, overtaken with Self-love,
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after which when she hath smarted for her omissions (as here againe) she is all a fire after Christ (as we say) no ground will hold her, away she flies after him,
After which when she hath smarted for her omissions (as Here again) she is all a fire After christ (as we say) no ground will hold her, away she flies After him,
since it is the portion of the whole Church, which thus by sufferings and conformity to the head must enter into glory, whiles God makes his power perfect in our weakenesse, overcomes Satan by unlikely meanes and so gets himselfe the glory,
since it is the portion of the Whole Church, which thus by sufferings and conformity to the head must enter into glory, while God makes his power perfect in our weakness, overcomes Satan by unlikely means and so gets himself the glory,
but what ensued hereupon? she fell into a grievous des•rtion, and not onely so but findes very hard usage abroad, all which shee might have prevented by watchfulnesse, carefulnesse and opening to Christ knocking.
but what ensued hereupon? she fell into a grievous des•rtion, and not only so but finds very hard usage abroad, all which she might have prevented by watchfulness, carefulness and opening to christ knocking.
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for the neerer we are to him the more carefull he is over us, he will be sa•ctified in all that come neere him, we see the Corinthians because they came unreverently to the Lords table, (though otherwise they were holy men) some of them are sicke, some weake, others sleep, that they might not be condemn•d with the world.
for the nearer we Are to him the more careful he is over us, he will be sa•ctified in all that come near him, we see the Corinthians Because they Come unreverently to the lords table, (though otherwise they were holy men) Some of them Are sick, Some weak, Others sleep, that they might not be condemn•d with the world.
To proceed, the poore Church here is not discouraged, but discovers and empties her selfe to the daughters of Ierusalem, as it is the nature of Culinary fire not onely to mount upwards,
To proceed, the poor Church Here is not discouraged, but discovers and empties her self to the daughters of Ierusalem, as it is the nature of Culinary fire not only to mount upward,
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but also to bewray it selfe by light and heat, so of this heavenly fire when it is once kindled from above, not onely to aspire in its motion but to discover it selfe in affecting others with its qualities, it could not containe it selfe here in the Church but that she must goe to the daught•rs of Ierusalem, I charge you O daughters of 〈 ◊ 〉,
but also to bewray it self by Light and heat, so of this heavenly fire when it is once kindled from above, not only to aspire in its motion but to discover it self in affecting Others with its qualities, it could not contain it self Here in the Church but that she must go to the daught•rs of Ierusalem, I charge you Oh daughters of 〈 ◊ 〉,
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We say that affection stands not with Majesty, therefore Christs love to us mooved him to abase himselfe in taking our nature that he might be one with us, love stood not upon tearmes of greatnesse, we see the Church goes to those that were meaner proficients in religion then her selfe, to powre out her spirit to them, to the daughters of Ierusalem, She abaseth her selfe to any service, love endureth all things, anything to att•ine to the thing loved, as we see Hamor the sonne of Shichem he would indure painefull circumcision for the love he bore to Dinah. So Acts. 5. 4 I. it is said they went away rejoycing after they were whipped, because they loved Christ.
We say that affection Stands not with Majesty, Therefore Christ love to us moved him to abase himself in taking our nature that he might be one with us, love stood not upon terms of greatness, we see the Church Goes to those that were meaner proficients in Religion then her self, to pour out her Spirit to them, to the daughters of Ierusalem, She abaseth her self to any service, love Endureth all things, anything to att•ine to the thing loved, as we see Hamor the son of Shichem he would endure painful circumcision for the love he boar to Dinah. So Acts. 5. 4 I. it is said they went away rejoicing After they were whipped, Because they loved christ.
Sometimes where this affection of heavenly love is prevalent, so that a man is sicke of it, the distempers thereof redounds to the body and reflects upon that,
Sometime where this affection of heavenly love is prevalent, so that a man is sick of it, the distempers thereof redounds to the body and reflects upon that,
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as we see in David, Psal. 32. 4. That his moysture became as the drought of summer, because there is a marriage and a simpathy betweene the soule and the body, wherein the excessive affections of the one redound and reflect upon the other.
as we see in David, Psalm 32. 4. That his moisture became as the drought of summer, Because there is a marriage and a Sympathy between the soul and the body, wherein the excessive affections of the one redound and reflect upon the other.
Tell him that I am sicke of love, here is a sicknes but not unto death but unto life, a sicknesse that never ends but in comfort & satisfaction, blessed are those that hunger and thirst after Christ, they shall be satisfied,
Tell him that I am sick of love, Here is a sickness but not unto death but unto life, a sickness that never ends but in Comfort & satisfaction, blessed Are those that hunger and thirst After christ, they shall be satisfied,
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Knowledge gives not the denomination, for we may know •ll and be good, and we m•y know good and be evill, but it is the affection of the soule which cleaves to the things known, the truth of our love is that gives the denomination of a state to be good or ill, love is the weight and wing of the soule, which carries it where it goes, which if it carry usto earth we are base and earthly,
Knowledge gives not the denomination, for we may know •ll and be good, and we m•y know good and be evil, but it is the affection of the soul which cleaves to the things known, the truth of our love is that gives the denomination of a state to be good or ill, love is the weight and wing of the soul, which carries it where it Goes, which if it carry usto earth we Are base and earthly,
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for thereafter as it is, even so is our conditiō, Aske thy love of what City thou art whether of Ierusalem or of Babylon, (as Austin saith) Now the daughters of Jerusalem reply unto the Church wondering at her earnestnesse.
for thereafter as it is, even so is our condition, Ask thy love of what city thou art whither of Ierusalem or of Babylon, (as Austin Says) Now the daughters of Jerusalem reply unto the Church wondering At her earnestness.
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What is thy Beloved more then another Belov•d, O tho• fairest among woe•en, what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved that thou do••t so charge us:
What is thy beloved more then Another Belov•d, Oh tho• Fairest among woe•en, what is thy beloved more then Another beloved that thou do••t so charge us:
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In steed of giving satisfaction to her they reply with asking new Q•estions, What is thy Beloved more then ano•her Beloved, O thou fairest among woemen? what is thy Beloved, &c. Wherein ye have a doubling of the Question, to shew the feriousnesse of it, of this their answer there are two parts.
In steed of giving satisfaction to her they reply with asking new Q•estions, What is thy beloved more then ano•her beloved, Oh thou Fairest among women? what is thy beloved, etc. Wherein you have a doubling of the Question, to show the feriousnesse of it, of this their answer there Are two parts.
so he calls her, Cant. 1. 8. O 〈 ◊ 〉 fairest among woemen, and here the fellow members of the Church tearm• her so too, faire and the fa•rest, incomparably fair•.
so he calls her, Cant 1. 8. O 〈 ◊ 〉 Fairest among women, and Here the fellow members of the Church tearm• her so too, fair and the fa•rest, incomparably fair•.
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It is i• reg••d that shee i• cloath•• with 〈 ◊ 〉 robes, Rev. 12. there is a woeman mentioned clothed with the Sunne, we were all ennobled with the image of God at the first,
It is i• reg••d that she i• cloath•• with 〈 ◊ 〉 robes, Rev. 12. there is a woman mentioned clothed with the Sun, we were all ennobled with the image of God At the First,
but after we had sinned we were bereft of that image, therefore now all our beauty must be clothing, which is not naturall to man but artificiall, fetched from other things, our beauty now is borrowed, it is not connaturall with us, the beauty of the Church now comes from the head of the Church Christ, she shines in the beames of her husband:
but After we had sinned we were bereft of that image, Therefore now all our beauty must be clothing, which is not natural to man but artificial, fetched from other things, our beauty now is borrowed, it is not connatural with us, the beauty of the Church now comes from the head of the Church christ, she shines in the beams of her husband:
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for what is grace but the beames of Christ the Sonne of Righteousnesse, so that all must be faire tha• 〈 ◊ 〉 from the 〈 … 〉, all beautifull that comes from the first beauty.
for what is grace but the beams of christ the Son of Righteousness, so that all must be fair tha• 〈 ◊ 〉 from the 〈 … 〉, all beautiful that comes from the First beauty.
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First, In that it is from a divine principle and originall, it is not basely bred but from Heaven, and therefore it raiseth the soule above nature and makes the subjects wherein it is as farre surpasse all other men as men doe beasts.
First, In that it is from a divine principle and original, it is not basely bred but from Heaven, and Therefore it Raiseth the soul above nature and makes the subject's wherein it is as Far surpass all other men as men do beasts.
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the grasse with••eth and the flower fade••, but the word of the Lord, (that is the grace that is imprinted in the soule by the Spirit with the word) that abideth for ever, and makes us abide likewise.
the grass with••eth and the flower fade••, but the word of the Lord, (that is the grace that is imprinted in the soul by the Spirit with the word) that Abideth for ever, and makes us abide likewise.
But Christ doth, he takes us wallowing in our bloud, deformed and defiled, he is such a husband as can put his Church into his owne dispos•tion and tran•forme her into his owne proportion.
But christ does, he Takes us wallowing in our blood, deformed and defiled, he is such a husband as can put his Church into his own dispos•tion and tran•forme her into his own proportion.
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She is so indeed and she confesseth her selfe to be so, Cant. 1. 5. I am blacke but comely, blacke in regard of the afflictions and persecutions of others shee meets with in this world.
She is so indeed and she Confesses her self to be so, Cant 1. 5. I am black but comely, black in regard of the afflictions and persecutions of Others she meets with in this world.
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Lastly and principally she is blacke, In respect of her Infirmities and weakenesses, subject to weakenesse and passions as other men, the beauty of the Church is inward and undiscerned to the carnall eye altogether:
Lastly and principally she is black, In respect of her Infirmities and Weaknesses, Subject to weakness and passion as other men, the beauty of the Church is inward and undiscerned to the carnal eye altogether:
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Againe, Let us make this Use of it, against Sathan in the time of temptation, doth Christ thinke us faire for the good we have, doth he not altogether valew us by our ill• and shall we beleeve Sathan, who joynes with the distempers of melancholly,
Again, Let us make this Use of it, against Sathan in the time of temptation, does christ think us fair for the good we have, does he not altogether value us by our ill• and shall we believe Sathan, who joins with the distempers of melancholy,
For if there were no Divell, yet in the time of temptation and desertion we are subject to discouragement, to give false witnesse against our selves, we are apt to looke on the darkeside of the Cloud.
For if there were no devil, yet in the time of temptation and desertion we Are Subject to discouragement, to give false witness against our selves, we Are apt to look on the darkeside of the Cloud.
Oh but consider what Christ judgeth of us, O thou faires• among woemen, and what those about us that are learned, who can reade our evidences better then we our selves, doe judge of us, let us trust the judgement of others in time of temptation more then our owne.
O but Consider what christ Judgeth of us, Oh thou faires• among women, and what those about us that Are learned, who can read our evidences better then we our selves, do judge of us, let us trust the judgement of Others in time of temptation more then our own.
Learne againe here, What to judge of the spirits of such kinde of men, To see the bitternesse of their spirits that can or will see no go•• in Go•s Children.
Learn again Here, What to judge of the spirits of such kind of men, To see the bitterness of their spirits that can or will see no go•• in Go•s Children.
as are all in disgracing and defacing the poore Church, their table talke is of the infirmities of Christians, they light upon them as flies doe upon sore places,
as Are all in disgracing and defacing the poor Church, their table talk is of the infirmities of Christians, they Light upon them as flies do upon soar places,
or of the Church of Christ in them that thus bescratch the face of the Church • when yet (oft times) their hearts tell them these poore despised ones will be better then themselves one day,
or of the Church of christ in them that thus bescratch the face of the Church • when yet (oft times) their hearts tell them these poor despised ones will be better then themselves one day,
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The Church is fa•re and fairest, Grace is a transcendent good, all the excellency of civility and morallity is nothing to this, this denominates the Church the fairest, shee is not guilt,
The Church is fa•re and Fairest, Grace is a transcendent good, all the excellency of civility and morality is nothing to this, this denominates the Church the Fairest, she is not guilt,
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But wherein doth her beauty consist • In ornaments and ceremonies to abuse silly people, that goe no further then fancy, it is an excellency that comes not to the judgement,
But wherein does her beauty consist • In Ornament and ceremonies to abuse silly people, that go no further then fancy, it is an excellency that comes not to the judgement,
But that which wee should especially observe is, That wee should labour to answer this commendation, not onely to be faire but the fairest, to be transcendently singularly good, to doe somewhat more then others can, to have somewhat more in us then others have.
But that which we should especially observe is, That we should labour to answer this commendation, not only to be fair but the Fairest, to be transcendently singularly good, to do somewhat more then Others can, to have somewhat more in us then Others have.
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For it is answerable to the state of a Christian, is a Christian in an excellent ranke above other men• l•t him shew it by a carriage more gracious, more fruitfull and plentifull in good workes.
For it is answerable to the state of a Christian, is a Christian in an excellent rank above other men• l•t him show it by a carriage more gracious, more fruitful and plentiful in good works.
There is a kinde of excellency affected in other things, much more should we de•i•e to be excellent in that is good, that we may not be faire onely but the fa•rest. This the Apostle S. Paul excellently presseth to Titus his s•holler, Tit. 2. 14. and to all of us in other places, that we should be, A peculiar people Zealous of good workes:
There is a kind of excellency affected in other things, much more should we de•i•e to be excellent in that is good, that we may not be fair only but the fa•rest. This the Apostle S. Paul excellently Presseth to Titus his s•holler, Tit. 2. 14. and to all of us in other places, that we should be, A peculiar people Zealous of good works:
The righteous is more excellen• then his 〈 ◊ 〉, therefore we should excell in good workes (as the Apostle exhorts us) to labour after things that are excellent, as if he should say, Is there any thing better then other, labour for that.
The righteous is more excellen• then his 〈 ◊ 〉, Therefore we should excel in good works (as the Apostle exhorts us) to labour After things that Are excellent, as if he should say, Is there any thing better then other, labour for that.
though weake) Nor was it a curious nor a catching Question, like those of the Scribes and Pharisees unto Christ, to instance in that of Pilate, Joh. 18. 38. What is truth? when Christ had told him the truth, What is truth, (saith he) in a scornfull prophane manner,
though weak) Nor was it a curious nor a catching Question, like those of the Scribes and Pharisees unto christ, to instance in that of Pilate, John 18. 38. What is truth? when christ had told him the truth, What is truth, (Says he) in a scornful profane manner,
We see here when the Church was sicke of love, the other part of the members began to thinke, what is the reason the Church is so earnest to seeke after Christ, there is some excellency sure in him;
We see Here when the Church was sick of love, the other part of the members began to think, what is the reason the Church is so earnest to seek After christ, there is Some excellency sure in him;
we use not to stirre up tragedies for trifles, to make mountaines of molehills, the indeavours and carriages of great persons that be wise, judicious and holy are answerable to the nature of things.
we use not to stir up tragedies for trifles, to make Mountains of molehills, the endeavours and carriages of great Persons that be wise, judicious and holy Are answerable to the nature of things.
though a man say nothing (saith one) there is a way to profit from a good man though he hold his peace, his course of life speakes lowd enough, we owe this to all,
though a man say nothing (Says one) there is a Way to profit from a good man though he hold his peace, his course of life speaks loud enough, we owe this to all,
Let this be one motive to stirre us up to it, that answerable to the good we shall doe in this kind, shall be our comfort in l•fe and death, and our reward after death.
Let this be one motive to stir us up to it, that answerable to the good we shall do in this kind, shall be our Comfort in l•fe and death, and our reward After death.
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For the more spreading our good is either in word, life, or conversation, the more our consciences shall be setled in the consideration of good life well spent, our reward shall be answerable to our communication and diffusion of good,
For the more spreading our good is either in word, life, or Conversation, the more our Consciences shall be settled in the consideration of good life well spent, our reward shall be answerable to our communication and diffusion of good,
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Doth God kindle lights for us and shall not we walke by their light • It is a sinne not to consider the Sunn•, the Moone, the Starrs, the Heav•ns, and Works of Nature and Providence; much more not to consider the Worke• of Grace. But one place of Scripture shall close up all:
Does God kindle lights for us and shall not we walk by their Light • It is a sin not to Consider the Sunn•, the Moon, the Stars, the Heav•ns, and Works of Nature and Providence; much more not to Consider the Worke• of Grace. But one place of Scripture shall close up all:
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We see there is excellent use of holy conference, the Church comming to the daughters of Ierusalem, speaking of Christ her Beloved that she is sicke of love, &c. The daughters of Ierusalem are inquisitive to know Christ more and more, heere is the benefit of holy conference and good speeches, one thing drawes on another,
We see there is excellent use of holy conference, the Church coming to the daughters of Ierusalem, speaking of christ her beloved that she is sick of love, etc. The daughters of Ierusalem Are inquisitive to know christ more and more, Here is the benefit of holy conference and good Speeches, one thing draws on Another,
There was a poore banished woeman, a stranger, who was a Jewish maid servant, she tould her Lords servants that there was a Prophet in Jurie that could heale him:
There was a poor banished woman, a stranger, who was a Jewish maid servant, she told her lords Servants that there was a Prophet in Jury that could heal him:
for the Spirit will inlarge it selfe from one thing to another. To him that hath shall be given more and more still. God gratiously seconds good beginnings.
for the Spirit will enlarge it self from one thing to Another. To him that hath shall be given more and more still. God graciously seconds good beginnings.
For, next to Heaven it selfe our meeting together here, it is a kinde of Paradice, the greatest pleasure in the world is to meet with those here, whom we shall ever live with in Heaven.
For, next to Heaven it self our meeting together Here, it is a kind of Paradise, the greatest pleasure in the world is to meet with those Here, whom we shall ever live with in Heaven.
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And to this end, labour for the graces of the Communion of Sain•s: for there is such a state, we beleeve it as an Article of our Creed, how shall we approove our selves to be such as have interest unto the communion of Saints,
And to this end, labour for the graces of the Communion of Sain•s: for there is such a state, we believe it as an Article of our Creed, how shall we approve our selves to be such as have Interest unto the communion of Saints,
yet notwithstanding good speeches will draw us to know it better, by giving occasion to speake more of it, wherewith the Spirit works more effectually and imprints it deeper.
yet notwithstanding good Speeches will draw us to know it better, by giving occasion to speak more of it, wherewith the Spirit works more effectually and imprints it Deeper.
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It is good therefore to raise Questions of the practise of all necessary points, and to improove the good parts and guifts of others that wee converse with, to give satisfaction.
It is good Therefore to raise Questions of the practice of all necessary points, and to improve the good parts and Gifts of Others that we converse with, to give satisfaction.
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What an excellent improovement is this of communion and Company, when nothing troubles our spirit, but wee may have satisfaction from others upon our proposing it.
What an excellent improvement is this of communion and Company, when nothing Troubles our Spirit, but we may have satisfaction from Others upon our proposing it.
Perhaps God hath laide up in the parts of others satisfaction to our soules, and hath so determined that wee shall be perplexed and vexed with scruples, till wee have recourse to some whom hee hath appointed to bee helpefull to us in this kinde.
Perhaps God hath laid up in the parts of Others satisfaction to our Souls, and hath so determined that we shall be perplexed and vexed with scruples, till we have recourse to Some whom he hath appointed to be helpful to us in this kind.
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What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, O thou fairest among woemen, what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, that thou dost so charge us? The end of the thirteenth Sermon.
What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, Oh thou Fairest among women, what is thy beloved more then Another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? The end of the thirteenth Sermon.
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THE last time we met we left the Church sicke of love: which strange affection in her, together with her passionate charge to the daughters of Ierusalem, mooved them to make this Question unto her, What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, &c. To be in love is much:
THE last time we met we left the Church sick of love: which strange affection in her, together with her passionate charge to the daughters of Ierusalem, moved them to make this Question unto her, What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, etc. To be in love is much:
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to conceale it is grievous, to vent it with such fervencie and passion breeds astonishment, in these younger Christians, who wonder what that is which can so draw away the Churches love,
to conceal it is grievous, to vent it with such fervency and passion breeds astonishment, in these younger Christians, who wonder what that is which can so draw away the Churches love,
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They knew no such excellencies of the person the Church so admired, and therefore they double the Question unto her, What is thy Beloved, &c. what is thy Beloved, &c. Whereby we see the excellency of the soule which aspires still towards perfection, not resting in any state inferiour to the most excellent.
They knew no such excellencies of the person the Church so admired, and Therefore they double the Question unto her, What is thy beloved, etc. what is thy beloved, etc. Whereby we see the excellency of the soul which aspires still towards perfection, not resting in any state inferior to the most excellent.
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now faire when she was disgraced? Yes, now faire and now faire, in the sight of the daughters of Ierusalem, and in the sight of Christ that calls her the fairest among woemen: So that under all disgraces, infirmities and scandalls, under all the shame that riseth in the soule upon sinne, under all these clouds there is an excellency of the Church, she is, The fairest among woemen, notwithstanding all these: O thou fairest among woemen.
now fair when she was disgraced? Yes, now fair and now fair, in the sighed of the daughters of Ierusalem, and in the sighed of christ that calls her the Fairest among women: So that under all disgraces, infirmities and scandals, under all the shame that Riseth in the soul upon sin, under all these Clouds there is an excellency of the Church, she is, The Fairest among women, notwithstanding all these: Oh thou Fairest among women.
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It comes from without, it is borrowed beauty as you have it, Ezek. 16. 1. 2. By nature we lie in our bloud, there must be a beauty put upon us, we are faire with the beauty that we have out of Christs wardrope.
It comes from without, it is borrowed beauty as you have it, Ezekiel 16. 1. 2. By nature we lie in our blood, there must be a beauty put upon us, we Are fair with the beauty that we have out of Christ wardrobe.
That the Church is never more faire in Christs eye, then when she sees & complaines most of her deformities. 2 Cor. 12. Never more happie then when she judgeth herselfe to be miserable:
That the Church is never more fair in Christ eye, then when she sees & complains most of her deformities. 2 Cor. 12. Never more happy then when she Judgeth herself to be miserable:
never more strong then when shee feeles her selfe to be weake, never more righteous then when she feeles herselfe to be most burthened with the guilt of her owne sinnes, because the sence of one contrary forceth to another, the sence of ill forceth us to the fountaine of good, to have supply thence:
never more strong then when she feels her self to be weak, never more righteous then when she feels herself to be most burdened with the guilt of her own Sins, Because the sense of one contrary forceth to Another, the sense of ill forceth us to the fountain of good, to have supply thence:
This should teach us what to judge of the Church and people of God, even under their seeming disgraces, yet to judge of them as the excellentest people in the world, Psalm. 16. All my delight is in those that are excellent:
This should teach us what to judge of the Church and people of God, even under their seeming disgraces, yet to judge of them as the excellentest people in the world, Psalm. 16. All my delight is in those that Are excellent:
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And a heape of wheate unwinnowed is called wheate, though there be much chaffe in it, the body of Christ it selfe hath alwaies excellent tearmes given it, O thou fairest among woemen.
And a heap of wheat unwinnowed is called wheat, though there be much chaff in it, the body of christ it self hath always excellent terms given it, Oh thou Fairest among women.
as the Divell could in Iob, to quarrell, to slander, they are quicksighted enough, but we see here the Church in the judgement of the daughters of Ierusalem, that she is the fairest among woemen.
as the devil could in Job, to quarrel, to slander, they Are quick-sighted enough, but we see Here the Church in the judgement of the daughters of Ierusalem, that she is the Fairest among women.
The Papists have a painted beauty, for their Catholique Church, but here is no such beauty It becomes a whore to be painted, to be as faire as her hands can make her, with feighned beauty.
The Papists have a painted beauty, for their Catholic Church, but Here is no such beauty It becomes a whore to be painted, to be as fair as her hands can make her, with feigned beauty.
This should be of use to Gods children themselves, to helpe them in the upbraidings of conscience (as if they had no goodnesse in them) because they have a great deale of ill.
This should be of use to God's children themselves, to help them in the upbraidings of conscience (as if they had no Goodness in them) Because they have a great deal of ill.
Here is a Question, and a Question answered with a Question: Questions they breed knowledge (as the Greeke Proverbe is) doubtings breed resolution. Whereupon the inquisitive soule (usually) prooves the most learned, judicious and wise soule,
Here is a Question, and a Question answered with a Question: Questions they breed knowledge (as the Greek Proverb is) doubtings breed resolution. Whereupon the inquisitive soul (usually) Proves the most learned, judicious and wise soul,
It is aspeciall part of Christians wisdome to improove the excellency of others by Questions, to have a bucket to draw out of the deepe wells of others (as Salomon saith) the heart of a wise man is as deepe waters,
It is especial part of Christians Wisdom to improve the excellency of Others by Questions, to have a bucket to draw out of the deep wells of Others (as Solomon Says) the heart of a wise man is as deep waters,
What is thy Beloved more then another Beloved, &c. A further ▪ point from hence is, That if wee would give incouragement to others to repaire to us for any good, we should labour to be so excellent as to adorne Religion.
What is thy beloved more then Another beloved, etc. A further ▪ point from hence is, That if we would give encouragement to Others to repair to us for any good, we should labour to be so excellent as to adorn Religion.
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The daughters of Ierusalem had a good conceipt here in their Questioning of the Church: O thou fairest among woemen, what is thy Beloved more then another Beloved?
The daughters of Ierusalem had a good conceit Here in their Questioning of the Church: Oh thou Fairest among women, what is thy beloved more then Another beloved?
Let us labour therefore to be such as may bring honour and credit to Religion, and make it lovely, that what we doe may make others thinke we doe what we doe to great purpose:
Let us labour Therefore to be such as may bring honour and credit to Religion, and make it lovely, that what we do may make Others think we do what we do to great purpose:
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yet the inducement (many times) and occasion, is the observation of the course and carriage of those that excell and are knowne to be eminent in parts and in graces, Emulation ads spurrs to to the soule.
yet the inducement (many times) and occasion, is the observation of the course and carriage of those that excel and Are known to be eminent in parts and in graces, Emulation adds spurs to to the soul.
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Doe they take such courses that are wiser then I, and shall not I take the like course too? Paul saith, the emulation of the Gentiles shall be a meanes of the conversion of the Iewes, when they shall see them imbrace Christ, they will be incouraged to doe so also:
Do they take such courses that Are Wiser then I, and shall not I take the like course too? Paul Says, the emulation of the Gentiles shall be a means of the conversion of the Iewes, when they shall see them embrace christ, they will be encouraged to do so also:
what shall we thinke therefore of them that live so as that they bring an evill report, scandall and reproach upon Religion? Great and fearfull is their wickednesse, that by their ill conversation like Hophny and Phineas discredit the ordinances of the Lord.
what shall we think Therefore of them that live so as that they bring an evil report, scandal and reproach upon Religion? Great and fearful is their wickedness, that by their ill Conversation like Hophni and Phinehas discredit the ordinances of the Lord.
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Therefore the Church stands not upon tearmes, when the daughters of Ierusalem enquire about her Beloved, I tell you freely saies she what my Beloved is:
Therefore the Church Stands not upon terms, when the daughters of Ierusalem inquire about her beloved, I tell you freely Says she what my beloved is:
First in generall the answer is, My Beloved is white and ruddie, the chiefest among ten thousand, then afterwards there is a specification of the particulars, she will not stand upon the gro•se,
First in general the answer is, My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand, then afterwards there is a specification of the particulars, she will not stand upon the gro•se,
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because we will have sure footing (as neere as we can) in this misticall portion of Scripture, what is that white and ruddie, why doth the Church set forth the Spirituall excellencies of Christ by that which is most outwardly excellent and most beautifull.
Because we will have sure footing (as near as we can) in this mystical portion of Scripture, what is that white and ruddy, why does the Church Set forth the Spiritual excellencies of christ by that which is most outwardly excellent and most beautiful.
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Because of all complections the mixed complection of these two colours white and ruddie is the purest and the best, therefore she sets out the beauty and the Spirituall excellency of Christ by this white and ruddie, beauty ariseth of the mixture of these two.
Because of all complexions the mixed complexion of these two colours white and ruddy is the Purest and the best, Therefore she sets out the beauty and the Spiritual excellency of christ by this white and ruddy, beauty arises of the mixture of these two.
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To the making up of beauty there is required a sound healthy constitution, so as the particulars have a due proportion, there must be a harmony of the parts, one suiting with another,
To the making up of beauty there is required a found healthy constitution, so as the particulars have a due proportion, there must be a harmony of the parts, one suiting with Another,
for comelinesse stands in onenesse, when many things (as it were) are one. Vncomlinesse is in diversity, when divers things are jumbled together, that belong to many heads;
for comeliness Stands in oneness, when many things (as it were) Are one. Uncomeliness is in diversity, when diverse things Are jumbled together, that belong to many Heads;
so that soundnesse and goodnesse of constitution together with the exact proportion of the variety of parts, having with it this gracefulnesse of colour and complection makes up that which we call beauty.
so that soundness and Goodness of constitution together with the exact proportion of the variety of parts, having with it this gracefulness of colour and complexion makes up that which we call beauty.
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In a word, then this carnation colour, wh•te and ruddie, may be understood of that excellent and sweete mixture that makes such a gracefulnesse in Christ, in him there is wonderfull purity and holinesse,
In a word, then this carnation colour, wh•te and ruddy, may be understood of that excellent and sweet mixture that makes such a gracefulness in christ, in him there is wonderful purity and holiness,
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and yet a wonderfull weaknesse, there is God the great God and a peece of earth, of flesh in one person, a bloudy pearced, and a glorious shining body, humility and glory: Justice, wonderfull justice and yet exceeding love and mercie:
and yet a wonderful weakness, there is God the great God and a piece of earth, of Flesh in one person, a bloody pierced, and a glorious shining body, humility and glory: justice, wonderful Justice and yet exceeding love and mercy:
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as Psal. 45. there is a notable description of Christ, and of his Church, Thou art fairer then the Children of men, grace is powred into thy lips, &c.
as Psalm 45. there is a notable description of christ, and of his Church, Thou art Fairer then the Children of men, grace is poured into thy lips, etc.
A deformed person, man or woman, of a homely complection and constitution, yet notwithstanding when we discerne them by their conversation to be very wise and of a lovely and sweet spirit, very able and withall wondrous willing to impart their abilities, being wondrous usefull:
A deformed person, man or woman, of a homely complexion and constitution, yet notwithstanding when we discern them by their Conversation to be very wise and of a lovely and sweet Spirit, very able and withal wondrous willing to impart their abilities, being wondrous useful:
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The consideration of what sufficiency is in Christ, wisdome, power, goodnesse and love, that made him come from Heaven to Earth, to take our nature upon him, to marrie us and joyne our nature to his (that he might joyne us to him in spirituall bonds) the consideration of his meekenesse and g•ntlenesse how he never turned any backe againe that came to him, should make us highly prize him, indeed some went backe of themselves (as the young man in discontent) Christ turned them not backe:
The consideration of what sufficiency is in christ, Wisdom, power, Goodness and love, that made him come from Heaven to Earth, to take our nature upon him, to marry us and join our nature to his (that he might join us to him in spiritual bonds) the consideration of his meekness and g•ntlenesse how he never turned any back again that Come to him, should make us highly prize him, indeed Some went back of themselves (as the young man in discontent) christ turned them not back:
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being of so sweet a nature that he will not quench the smoaking flax, Isa. 4•. nor breake the brused reed, his whole life being nothing but a doing of good, He did all things well (as the Gospell speakes) excellent well.
being of so sweet a nature that he will not quench the smoking flax, Isaiah 4•. nor break the Bruised reed, his Whole life being nothing but a doing of good, He did all things well (as the Gospel speaks) excellent well.
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Come unto me all yee that are weary and heavy laden, &c. For the most weake and miserable person of all had the sweetest entertainment of him, He came to seeke, and to save that which was lost.
Come unto me all ye that Are weary and heavy laden, etc. For the most weak and miserable person of all had the Sweetest entertainment of him, He Come to seek, and to save that which was lost.
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We are affraid to goe to God a consuming fire, but now let us thinke we goe to bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh, to our brother, to one that out of his goodnesse abased himselfe of purpose that we might be one with him, who loved us more then his owne life,
We Are afraid to go to God a consuming fire, but now let us think we go to bone of our bone and Flesh of our Flesh, to our brother, to one that out of his Goodness abased himself of purpose that we might be one with him, who loved us more then his own life,
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Whence we gather, That Christ as he is beautifull and good, so he is incomparably beyond all comparison good, He is a standard bearer one among ten thousand, annoynted with the Oyle of gladnesse above his fellowes.
Whence we gather, That christ as he is beautiful and good, so he is incomparably beyond all comparison good, He is a standard bearer one among ten thousand, anointed with the Oil of gladness above his Fellows.
of his fulnesse we receive grace for grace, ours is but a derivative fulnesse, his glory and shining is as the shining of the body of the Sunne, ours as the light of the Aire, which is derived from the glory of the Sunne, ours is but the fulnesse of the streame,
of his fullness we receive grace for grace, ours is but a derivative fullness, his glory and shining is as the shining of the body of the Sun, ours as the Light of the Air, which is derived from the glory of the Sun, ours is but the fullness of the stream,
He is, the Lyon of the tribe of Iuda, the Lilly and the Rose, and the Lambe of God that taketh away the sinnes of the world, the Tree of life, &c. There is not a thing necessary to nature,
He is, the lion of the tribe of Iuda, the Lily and the Rose, and the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world, the Tree of life, etc. There is not a thing necessary to nature,
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so we might goe to the sea of all excellency and goodnesse by the conduct of these rivers of goodnes to be led by every excellency in the creature, to that of our mediatour Christ, who is the chiefest among ten thousand.
so we might go to the sea of all excellency and Goodness by the conduct of these Rivers of Goodness to be led by every excellency in the creature, to that of our Mediator christ, who is the chiefest among ten thousand.
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To come more particularly to speake of his excellencies, omitting his two Natures in one Person God and Man; that we may consider his Offices, a King, Priest and Prophet: he being the chiefe in all these,
To come more particularly to speak of his excellencies, omitting his two Nature's in one Person God and Man; that we may Consider his Offices, a King, Priest and Prophet: he being the chief in all these,
Such a King, as is King of Kings, and subdueth things unconquerable to all other Kings, even the greatest enemies of all, such a King as conquered the World, Death, Hell and Sinne, all things that are terrible:
Such a King, as is King of Kings, and subdueth things unconquerable to all other Kings, even the greatest enemies of all, such a King as conquered the World, Death, Hell and Sin, all things that Are terrible:
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Christ is such a King as takes away these terrible greatest ills of all, such a King as rules over the soule and conscience, (the best part of man) where he settles and stablisheth peace, such a King as sets up his Kingdome in our very soules and hearts, guides our thoughts, desires, actions and affections, setting up a peaceable government there,
christ is such a King as Takes away these terrible greatest ills of all, such a King as rules over the soul and conscience, (the best part of man) where he settles and stablisheth peace, such a King as sets up his Kingdom in our very Souls and hearts, guides our thoughts, Desires, actions and affections, setting up a peaceable government there,
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Againe, as a Priest such a High Priest as offered himselfe a sacrifice by his eternall Spirit: he as God offered up his Man-hood, such a Priest as hath satisfied the wrath of God, and reconciled God to man.
Again, as a Priest such a High Priest as offered himself a sacrifice by his Eternal Spirit: he as God offered up his Manhood, such a Priest as hath satisfied the wrath of God, and reconciled God to man.
All other Priests were but types of this Priest, who is such a Priest as never dies, but lives for ever to make intercession for us in Heaven, by vertue of that sacrifice which he offered in the daies of his flesh:
All other Priests were but types of this Priest, who is such a Priest as never die, but lives for ever to make Intercession for us in Heaven, by virtue of that sacrifice which he offered in the days of his Flesh:
by his holy Spirit h•e can make the very simple full of knowledge, such a Prophet as hath his chaire in the very heart of man, this great Bishop of our soules,1 Pet. 2. 25. NONLATINALPHABET the Angell of the covenant, that NONLATINALPHABET, the messenger of the Father:
by his holy Spirit h•e can make the very simple full of knowledge, such a Prophet as hath his chair in the very heart of man, this great Bishop of our soules,1 Pet. 2. 25. the Angel of the Covenant, that, the Messenger of the Father:
excellent considered with propriety in it, and a peculiar propriety, peculiarity and propriety together with transcendent excellency makes happy if there be any enjoying of it.
excellent considered with propriety in it, and a peculiar propriety, peculiarity and propriety together with transcendent excellency makes happy if there be any enjoying of it.
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as we see here in the Church, who being provoked, and (as it were) exasperated by the daughters of Ierusalem to explaine the excellency of him shee had with so much affection incessantly sought after.
as we see Here in the Church, who being provoked, and (as it were) exasperated by the daughters of Ierusalem to explain the excellency of him she had with so much affection incessantly sought After.
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That she might justifie her choice (ere she descend into Particulars) she breakes foorth into this generall description of her Beloved, whereby she cuts of from all hopes of equalling him, My Beloved is white and ruddie, (exceeding faire) nay, the cheefe among ten thousand, (none like him) she would not have us thinke she had bestowed her love but on the most excellent of all, the cheefe of ten thousand.
That she might justify her choice (ere she descend into Particulars) she breaks forth into this general description of her beloved, whereby she cuts of from all hope's of equalling him, My beloved is white and ruddy, (exceeding fair) nay, the chief among ten thousand, (none like him) she would not have us think she had bestowed her love but on the most excellent of all, the chief of ten thousand.
Well were it for us that we could doe so in our love, that we might be able to justifie our choice, not to spend it on sinfull, vaine and unprofitable things, which cause repentance and mourning in the conclusion, whereof the Church here worthily cleereth herselfe;
Well were it for us that we could do so in our love, that we might be able to justify our choice, not to spend it on sinful, vain and unprofitable things, which cause Repentance and mourning in the conclusion, whereof the Church Here worthily cleareth herself;
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And most justly did she place her affections upon so excellent an object, who was so full of all the treasures of wisdome and knowledge, Colos. 1. 11. the life of our life, in whom dwelt all the fulnesse of the Godhead bodily, in whom was a gracious mixture and compound of all heavenly graces, where Greatnesse and Goodnesse, Iustice and Mercy, God and Man meete in one Person.
And most justly did she place her affections upon so excellent an Object, who was so full of all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge, Colos 1. 11. the life of our life, in whom dwelled all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, in whom was a gracious mixture and compound of all heavenly graces, where Greatness and goodness, justice and Mercy, God and Man meet in one Person.
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he rules all, commands all, judges all, what then can she want who hath such a friend, such a husband, whose government is so winning, mild and mercifull?
he rules all, commands all, judges all, what then can she want who hath such a friend, such a husband, whose government is so winning, mild and merciful?
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He is not such a Monarch as loves to get authority by sternesse like Rehoboam. But by those aimeable graces of gentlenesse and love, all the excellencies of holinesse, purity and righteousnesse, are sweetly tempered with love and meekenesse in him:
He is not such a Monarch as loves to get Authority by sternness like Rehoboam. But by those aimeable graces of gentleness and love, all the excellencies of holiness, purity and righteousness, Are sweetly tempered with love and meekness in him:
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you may see for instance how hee takes his Disciples part against the Pharisees, (and the poore womans that came to wash his feet and kissed them,) against the Pharisee that had invited him to dinner.
you may see for instance how he Takes his Disciples part against the Pharisees, (and the poor woman's that Come to wash his feet and kissed them,) against the Pharisee that had invited him to dinner.
The Church is a company of despised people, that are scorned of Pharisaicall proud spirits, who perhaps have morallity and strength of parts to praise them with.
The Church is a company of despised people, that Are scorned of Pharisaical proud spirits, who perhaps have morality and strength of parts to praise them with.
Now Christ takes part with the broken spirits against all proud spirits, howsoever he be gone to Heaven (where he is full of Majesty) yet he hath not forgotten his meekenesse nor changed his nature with change of honour.
Now christ Takes part with the broken spirits against all proud spirits, howsoever he be gone to Heaven (where he is full of Majesty) yet he hath not forgotten his meekness nor changed his nature with change of honour.
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Saul Saul why persecutest thou mee? He makes the Churches case his owne still, together with beames of glory there are bowells of pitty in him, the same that he had here upon earth.
Saul Saul why Persecutest thou me? He makes the Churches case his own still, together with beams of glory there Are bowels of pity in him, the same that he had Here upon earth.
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He is set out likewise by comparing him with all others whatsoever, hee is the cheefe of ten thousand, a certaine number for an uncertaine, that is, the chiefe among all, in all things Christ hath the preheminence:
He is Set out likewise by comparing him with all Others whatsoever, he is the chief of ten thousand, a certain number for an uncertain, that is, the chief among all, in all things christ hath the pre-eminence:
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And (as was shewed before) he is all three in one, King, Priest and Prophet, the great Doctor and Prophet of his Church, that spake by all the former Prophets,
And (as was showed before) he is all three in one, King, Priest and Prophet, the great Doctor and Prophet of his Church, that spoke by all the former prophets,
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The Angell of the covenant, that NONLATINALPHABET the word, that expresseth his Fathers brest, that as he came from the bosome of his Father so laies open his counsell to man-kind.
The Angel of the Covenant, that the word, that Expresses his Father's breast, that as he Come from the bosom of his Father so lays open his counsel to mankind.
And indeed one maine end of our calling the ministery is, to lay open and unfold the unsearchable riches of Christ, to digg up the mine, thereby to draw the affections of those that belong to God to Christ.
And indeed one main end of our calling the Ministry is, to lay open and unfold the unsearchable riches of christ, to dig up the mine, thereby to draw the affections of those that belong to God to christ.
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But it is not enough to know that there are excellencies in Christ to draw us to him, but, there must be a sight of our misery, what beggers we are and how indebted.
But it is not enough to know that there Are excellencies in christ to draw us to him, but, there must be a sighed of our misery, what beggars we Are and how indebted.
Before we are in Christ we are not our owne, the Divell layes claime to us that we are his, death laies claime to us, we are under sinne, we cannot satisfie one of a thousand,
Before we Are in christ we Are not our own, the devil lays claim to us that we Are his, death lays claim to us, we Are under sin, we cannot satisfy one of a thousand,
Againe, for those that have entertained Christ, let them see what an excellent gracious Person they have entertained, who is the cheefe of ten thousand.
Again, for those that have entertained christ, let them see what an excellent gracious Person they have entertained, who is the chief of ten thousand.
and such things, but here is a justification of their choice, they choose him that is the cheefe of ten thousand, Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth (saith the Spouse, ) for thy love is better then wine, nay then life it selfe:
and such things, but Here is a justification of their choice, they choose him that is the chief of ten thousand, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth (Says the Spouse,) for thy love is better then wine, nay then life it self:
So also, Wee may see here the desperate and base f•lly of all whatsoever (save true Christians) what doe they make choice of to joyne to, that which is base, the co•demned world, vaine transitory things,
So also, we may see Here the desperate and base f•lly of all whatsoever (save true Christians) what do they make choice of to join to, that which is base, the co•demned world, vain transitory things,
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and refuse Christ•? Are they in their right wits who refuse a Husband that is noble for birth, rich for estate, mighty for power, abundant in kindnesse and love it selfe, every way excellent? and take a base, ignoble, beggerly person? this is the choice of the world.
and refuse Christ•? are they in their right wits who refuse a Husband that is noble for birth, rich for estate, mighty for power, abundant in kindness and love it self, every Way excellent? and take a base, ignoble, beggarly person? this is the choice of the world.
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So then as it serves to comfort those that have made a true choice, so it serves to shew the madnesse and folly of all others, which one day will feele their hearts full of horrour and confusion,
So then as it serves to Comfort those that have made a true choice, so it serves to show the madness and folly of all Others, which one day will feel their hearts full of horror and confusion,
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and their faces of shame, when they shall thinke, what hath Christ made such sute to my heart to winne my love? hath he ordained a ministery for to bring me in? made such large promises, is he so excellent? and was this discovered to me and yet would I none of him? what did I choose,
and their faces of shame, when they shall think, what hath christ made such suit to my heart to win my love? hath he ordained a Ministry for to bring me in? made such large promises, is he so excellent? and was this discovered to me and yet would I none of him? what did I choose,
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and he are those things of Christ crucified unfolded to them before their eyes, as Paul speakes of the ministery, it makes Christs crosse so open to them as if he had beene crucified before their eyes,
and he Are those things of christ Crucified unfolded to them before their eyes, as Paul speaks of the Ministry, it makes Christ cross so open to them as if he had been Crucified before their eyes,
yet notwithstanding yeeld to their base hearts desires and affections before these excellencies, which if they had a spirit of faith would draw their hearts to him.
yet notwithstanding yield to their base hearts Desires and affections before these excellencies, which if they had a Spirit of faith would draw their hearts to him.
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and we leave Christ for any paultry thing in the world, almost to please and content the humours of sinnefull men, to attaine a few empty titles, to get a little wealth, injoy a little pleasure.
and we leave christ for any paltry thing in the world, almost to please and content the humours of sinful men, to attain a few empty titles, to get a little wealth, enjoy a little pleasure.
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You see then the equity of that terrible commination that you have, 1 Cor. 16. If any man love not the Lord Iesus Christ let him be Anathema maranatha.
You see then the equity of that terrible commination that you have, 1 Cor. 16. If any man love not the Lord Iesus christ let him be Anathema maranatha.
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and then there is no remedy, there is nothing but Anathema, and maranatha; therefore the most dangerous sinnes of all, are those against the light of the Gospell:
and then there is no remedy, there is nothing but Anathema, and maranatha; Therefore the most dangerous Sins of all, Are those against the Light of the Gospel:
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To this purpose Heb. 2. S. Paul makes an use of the first chapter, wherein he sets out the excellency of Christ whom the Angels adore, he is so beautifull,
To this purpose Hebrew 2. S. Paul makes an use of the First chapter, wherein he sets out the excellency of christ whom the Angels adore, he is so beautiful,
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In the beginning of the second chapter, Wherefore (saith he) how shall we escape if wee neglect so great salvation, for, If they escaped not that despised Moses law, &c. How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? he saies not, if we oppose Christ: but if we neglect him,
In the beginning of the second chapter, Wherefore (Says he) how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, for, If they escaped not that despised Moses law, etc. How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? he Says not, if we oppose christ: but if we neglect him,
if we doe not love so great salvation, as 2 Thes. 1. 8. it is said, Christ will come in flaming fire to take vengeance of all those that doe not know God,
if we do not love so great salvation, as 2 Thebes 1. 8. it is said, christ will come in flaming fire to take vengeance of all those that do not know God,
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but selfe-sufficient persons, that thinke they have any Righteousnesse of their owne, let them know, that Christ shall come in flaming fire, to take vengence of such:
but self-sufficient Persons, that think they have any Righteousness of their own, let them know, that christ shall come in flaming fire, to take vengeance of such:
This is the scope of the second Psalme, which yee know sets out the excellency of Christ, I have set my King upon Zion, God the Father there annoints Christ King of the Church:
This is the scope of the second Psalm, which ye know sets out the excellency of christ, I have Set my King upon Zion, God the Father there anoints christ King of the Church:
To what end? That wee should kisse the Sunne, kisse him with the kisse of subjection (as subject•s doe their Prince: ) with the kisse of love, as the Spouse doth her Husband, and with the kisse of faith. But what if we doe not kisse him,
To what end? That we should kiss the Sun, kiss him with the kiss of subjection (as subject•s do their Prince:) with the kiss of love, as the Spouse does her Husband, and with the kiss of faith. But what if we do not kiss him,
Hee is a Lambe, but such a one as can be angry, as Rev. 6. It is said, The Kings and great persons of the world, fly from the wrath of the Lamb, he that is so sweete mild and gentle,
He is a Lamb, but such a one as can be angry, as Rev. 6. It is said, The Kings and great Persons of the world, fly from the wrath of the Lamb, he that is so sweet mild and gentle,
if we joyne with him, on the contrary, if we come not unto him, we shall finde the wrath of the Lamb, a terrible wrath, which the greatest Potentates in the world shall desire to be hid from.
if we join with him, on the contrary, if we come not unto him, we shall find the wrath of the Lamb, a terrible wrath, which the greatest Potentates in the world shall desire to be hid from.
For us that professe our selves to be in Christ, and to be joyned to him that is thus excellent, let us make this use, to make him the rule of our choice in other things.
For us that profess our selves to be in christ, and to be joined to him that is thus excellent, let us make this use, to make him the Rule of our choice in other things.
and likewise let the measure of our respect to all things be, the respect to Christ, let us measure our love to wife and children, to kindred, friends,
and likewise let the measure of our respect to all things be, the respect to christ, let us measure our love to wife and children, to kindred, Friends,
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First, Let us enter into a serious consideration of the need we have of Christ, of our misery without him, of our happinesse if we be joyned with him, the soule being thus convinced, the affections must needs follow the sanctified judgement.
First, Let us enter into a serious consideration of the need we have of christ, of our misery without him, of our happiness if we be joined with him, the soul being thus convinced, the affections must needs follow the sanctified judgement.
The honours pleasures and profits that are got by base ingagements to the humours of men, what are these to Christ? when the soule is rightly possest of Christ and of his excellency, It disdaines that any thing should come in competition with him.
The honours pleasures and profits that Are god by base engagements to the humours of men, what Are these to christ? when the soul is rightly possessed of christ and of his excellency, It disdains that any thing should come in competition with him.
wherefore it is said, I Iohn. 5. that Faith is that that overcommeth the world. How doth Faith overcome the world? Because it overcomes all things in the world,
Wherefore it is said, I John. 5. that Faith is that that Overcometh the world. How does Faith overcome the world? Because it overcomes all things in the world,
Fleshly hearts that have runne so deepely into the world and vanities of this present life, It is in a sorte an extraordinary taske for them to be drawne away,
Fleshly hearts that have run so deeply into the world and vanities of this present life, It is in a sort an extraordinary task for them to be drawn away,
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Now for sweet affections that are tender, it is an excellent advantage they have to consider betimes that there is that in Religion and in the Gospell which is worth their best and prime affections, the flower and marrow of them, let them begin with young Timothie, Daniell and Ioseph to love Christ from their childhood.
Now for sweet affections that Are tender, it is an excellent advantage they have to Consider betimes that there is that in Religion and in the Gospel which is worth their best and prime affections, the flower and marrow of them, let them begin with young Timothy, Daniell and Ioseph to love christ from their childhood.
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when the understanding will be darkened, and the affections blunted, when we shall not have that edge, nature being decayed and the world having taken such possession of the soule, that we shall not value this excellencie.
when the understanding will be darkened, and the affections blunted, when we shall not have that edge, nature being decayed and the world having taken such possession of the soul, that we shall not valve this excellency.
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Besides if wee would highly value Christ, To value Chr•st we must beg of God a spirit to judge aright of our corruptions. (beg of God a spirit that wee may judge aright of our corruptions,) for, In what measure we can discerne the height,
Beside if we would highly valve christ, To valve Chr•st we must beg of God a Spirit to judge aright of our corruptions. (beg of God a Spirit that we may judge aright of our corruptions,) for, In what measure we can discern the height,
The sweetest soules are the most humble soules, those that love Christ most, are those that have beene stung most with the sence of their sinnes, where sinne most abounds in the sence and feeling of it, grace much more abounds in the sence and feeling of that.
The Sweetest Souls Are the most humble Souls, those that love christ most, Are those that have been stung most with the sense of their Sins, where sin most abounds in the sense and feeling of it, grace much more abounds in the sense and feeling of that.
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And 2. The true sence and feeling of it, with true and hearty sorrow for it, &c. In Popery they slight Originall sinne, that mother breeding sinne, Actuall sinnes be veniall, and many sins no sins.
And 2. The true sense and feeling of it, with true and hearty sorrow for it, etc. In Popery they slight Original sin, that mother breeding sin, Actual Sins be venial, and many Sins no Sins.
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they have slight, shallow and weake conceipts of sinne, therefore they have answerable weake, and shallow conceipts of Christ and of his Righteousnesse and excellency.
they have slight, shallow and weak conceits of sin, Therefore they have answerable weak, and shallow conceits of christ and of his Righteousness and excellency.
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Therefore the conviction of our sinnes goeth before the conviction of righteousnesse in Christ, (as it is said, Ioh. 16. ) The Holy Ghost shall convince the world of sinne and then of righteousnesse:
Therefore the conviction of our Sins Goes before the conviction of righteousness in christ, (as it is said, John 16.) The Holy Ghost shall convince the world of sin and then of righteousness:
otherwise to a man that the world goes not well on his side, then to a prosperous man. One savoury discourse of Christ relisheth more to an afflicted soule, the seven discourses with such as are drunk with prosperity, not having a brayne strong enough to conceive,
otherwise to a man that the world Goes not well on his side, then to a prosperous man. One savoury discourse of christ relisheth more to an afflicted soul, the seven discourses with such as Are drunk with Prosperity, not having a brain strong enough to conceive,
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Therefore why doe wee murmure at the crosse, when all is to recover our spirituall taste and rellish? Salomon had lost his taste and rellish of Christ, he never made his song of songs when he was in his Idolatrous way,
Therefore why do we murmur At the cross, when all is to recover our spiritual taste and relish? Solomon had lost his taste and relish of christ, he never made his song of songs when he was in his Idolatrous Way,
then he passeth his verdict upon all things, that they were vanity. So it is with us, we can hardly prize Christ without some afflictions, some crosse or other:
then he passes his verdict upon all things, that they were vanity. So it is with us, we can hardly prize christ without Some afflictions, Some cross or other:
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therfore here the Church is faine to indure a spirituall desertion, to set an edge upon her affections? Now when she is thus in her disertions, Christ is white and ruddie, the cheefe of ten thousand.
Therefore Here the Church is feign to endure a spiritual desertion, to Set an edge upon her affections? Now when she is thus in her Desertions, christ is white and ruddy, the chief of ten thousand.
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how doe I rellish and esteeme them? if 〈 ◊ 〉 have lost my esteeme and valuing, where have I lost it, consider in what sinne, in what pleasure, in what company J lost it;
how do I relish and esteem them? if 〈 ◊ 〉 have lost my esteem and valuing, where have I lost it, Consider in what sin, in what pleasure, in what company J lost it;
And, Let us make use likewise of our infirmities and sinnes to this purpose, to set an high prize on the excellencies of Christ, we carry about us alwaies infirmities and corruptions, what use shall we make of them? not to trust to our owne righteousnesse, which is as a defiled cloth: But fly to Christs Righteousnesse, which is the Righteousnesse of God-man, all being as dung and drosse in regard of that:
And, Let us make use likewise of our infirmities and Sins to this purpose, to Set an high prize on the excellencies of christ, we carry about us always infirmities and corruptions, what use shall we make of them? not to trust to our own righteousness, which is as a defiled cloth: But fly to Christ Righteousness, which is the Righteousness of God-man, all being as dung and dross in regard of that:
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he is mine, and his Righteousnesse is mine, which is the Righteousnesse of God-man, being cloathed with this I stand safe, against Conscience, Hell, wrath and whatsoever.
he is mine, and his Righteousness is mine, which is the Righteousness of God-man, being clothed with this I stand safe, against Conscience, Hell, wrath and whatsoever.
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HEnce likewise we may answersome doubts that may arise, as why the death of one man ( Christ ) should be of value for satisfaction for the sinnes of the whole world? how can this be? O But what kind of man was he? the cheefe among ten thousand, especially considering that his excellency ariseth from the grace of his Personall Union of God and Man. The first Adam tainted thousands,
HEnce likewise we may answersome doubts that may arise, as why the death of one man (christ) should be of valve for satisfaction for the Sins of the Whole world? how can this be? O But what kind of man was he? the chief among ten thousand, especially considering that his excellency arises from the grace of his Personal union of God and Man. The First Adam tainted thousands,
His head is as most fine gold, his lockes are bushie and blacke as a raven, &c. 1. Positively, Hee is white and ruddie. 2. Comparatively, Hee is the chiefest of ten thousand.
His head is as most fine gold, his locks Are bushy and black as a raven, etc. 1. Positively, He is white and ruddy. 2. Comparatively, He is the chiefest of ten thousand.
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The Church doth not thinke it sufficient in generall to set out Christ thus, but she descends into a particular description of him by all the parts of a body that are conspicuous.
The Church does not think it sufficient in general to Set out christ thus, but she descends into a particular description of him by all the parts of a body that Are conspicuous.
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As the Church here, from things that are excellent in the world, borrowes phrases and comparisons to set out the excellency of Christ, exalting him above any other thing.
As the Church Here, from things that Are excellent in the world, borrows phrases and comparisons to Set out the excellency of christ, exalting him above any other thing.
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Againe, In generall observe from hence, seeing the Church fetcheth comparison from doves eyes, from the body of a man and other things, That there are some beames of excellency in every creature.
Again, In general observe from hence, seeing the Church Fetches comparison from Dove eyes, from the body of a man and other things, That there Are Some beams of excellency in every creature.
But to shew that there is something of him in these, and therefore to teach us to rise from them to him, in whom all those excellencies that are scattered in them are united.
But to show that there is something of him in these, and Therefore to teach us to rise from them to him, in whom all those excellencies that Are scattered in them Are united.
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In innocency we knew God, and in him we had knowledge of the creature, but now we are faine to helpe our selves from the knowledge of the creature to rise to the knowledge of God.
In innocency we knew God, and in him we had knowledge of the creature, but now we Are feign to help our selves from the knowledge of the creature to rise to the knowledge of God.
And this is one reason, which we may note by the way, why God plants in his children, at their first conversion, a sweete love, which we call, the first love, that when desertions come they may call to mind what they felt from Christ,
And this is one reason, which we may note by the Way, why God plants in his children, At their First conversion, a sweet love, which we call, the First love, that when desertions come they may call to mind what they felt from christ,
The Church here from what doth shee commend her Beloved? but from some what that was left in her soule, some inward taste of the love of Christ in her, she called to mind how it was with her before in the former part of this,
The Church Here from what does she commend her beloved? but from Some what that was left in her soul, Some inward taste of the love of christ in her, she called to mind how it was with her before in the former part of this,
Then shee sheweth her particular care and study, to be exact in this knowledge of Christ, to rip him up and anotomize him thus from Head to foot, it argueth shee had studied Christ well ere shee could attaine this excellencie:
Then she shows her particular care and study, to be exact in this knowledge of christ, to rip him up and anotomize him thus from Head to foot, it argue she had studied christ well ere she could attain this excellency:
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so it should be the study and care of every Christian, to study the excellencies of Christ, not onely in the grosse, to say as much as you have in the Creed; he was borne for us of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, dead and buried, &c. which every child can say,
so it should be the study and care of every Christian, to study the excellencies of christ, not only in the gross, to say as much as you have in the Creed; he was born for us of the Virgae Marry, was Crucified, dead and buried, etc. which every child can say,
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but to be able to particularize the high perfections and excellencies of Christ, as the Church here, to study his Nature, Offices, the State he was in,
but to be able to particularise the high perfections and excellencies of christ, as the Church Here, to study his Nature, Offices, the State he was in,
So the holy Fathers that were godly (till another kind of Divinity came into the world of Querkes and subtilties) there was none of them but was excellent this way.
So the holy Father's that were godly (till Another kind of Divinity Come into the world of Querkes and subtleties) there was none of them but was excellent this Way.
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Paul admirable, accounting all dung and drosse in comparison of Christ. In speaking of him when he begins, he goes on from one thing to another, as if he were ravished;
Paul admirable, accounting all dung and dross in comparison of christ. In speaking of him when he begins, he Goes on from one thing to Another, as if he were ravished;
And as there are sights let downe from God into the soule, so there are sights that the soule frames of Christ, such as the Church here conceives of him by faith: Thus Moses saw him before he was incarnate, and Abraham saw his day and rejoyced:
And as there Are sights let down from God into the soul, so there Are sights that the soul frames of christ, such as the Church Here conceives of him by faith: Thus Moses saw him before he was incarnate, and Abraham saw his day and rejoiced:
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as to shew Christs head-ship over the Church as God and Man, his head is as fine gold, that is, his government and head-ship is a most sweet and golden government.
as to show Christ headship over the Church as God and Man, his head is as fine gold, that is, his government and headship is a most sweet and golden government.
Daniel. 2. You have an image of the Monarchies, the first whereof had a golden head, which was the Chaldean, the best Monarchy is set out by the best mettall gold, so Christ the head of the Church is a precious head, a head of Gold.
daniel. 2. You have an image of the Monarchies, the First whereof had a golden head, which was the Chaldean, the best Monarchy is Set out by the best mettle gold, so christ the head of the Church is a precious head, a head of Gold.
That which is most precious is most communicating, as the Sunne a glorious creature, what doth so much good as it? so Christ as he is the most excellent of all, the cheefe of ten thousand, so is he also the most communicative, what good to the good that Christ did, he was beaten out of love to man-kind to lowest abasement for us,
That which is most precious is most communicating, as the Sun a glorious creature, what does so much good as it? so christ as he is the most excellent of all, the chief of ten thousand, so is he also the most communicative, what good to the good that christ did, he was beaten out of love to mankind to lowest abasement for us,
Well then is Christ such an excellent head, a golden head, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisedome to governe his Church, what need we then goe to that triple crowne, having such a golden head, the Apostacie of the Church hath found out another golden head, is not Christ precious enough.
Well then is christ such an excellent head, a golden head, in whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom to govern his Church, what need we then go to that triple crown, having such a golden head, the Apostasy of the Church hath found out Another golden head, is not christ precious enough.
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so let the Church and every Christian labour, not to be guilt but gold, to be thoroughly good, to have the inside as good as the outside, the heart as good as the conversation, the Church is glorious within, Psal. 45. Beloved, Is Christ an excellent golden head and shall he have a base body? Is he fit to be united to a golden head that is a common drunkard, a swearer, that is a beast in his life and conversation, is this sutable?
so let the Church and every Christian labour, not to be gilded but gold, to be thoroughly good, to have the inside as good as the outside, the heart as good as the Conversation, the Church is glorious within, Psalm 45. beloved, Is christ an excellent golden head and shall he have a base body? Is he fit to be united to a golden head that is a Common drunkard, a swearer, that is a beast in his life and Conversation, is this suitable?
But the true gold is that we must respect and submit our selves unto and admire, others are but golden dreames and images (as Nebuchadnezzars was) Christs head alone is of fine gold:
But the true gold is that we must respect and submit our selves unto and admire, Others Are but golden dreams and Images (as Nebuchadnezar's was) Christ head alone is of fine gold:
when it shall be refined to the utmost, all is of gold, the walles of precious stones, the gates of pearle, and the pavement of the streetes of pure gold, to shew the excellency of reformation, which golden times are yet to come, in the meane time let us goe on and waite for them.
when it shall be refined to the utmost, all is of gold, the walls of precious stones, the gates of pearl, and the pavement of the streets of pure gold, to show the excellency of Reformation, which golden times Are yet to come, in the mean time let us go on and wait for them.
The dove hath many enemies especially the white dove is a faire marke for the birds of prey, therefore God hath given that creature a quicke sight, that she might discerne her enemies,
The dove hath many enemies especially the white dove is a fair mark for the Birds of prey, Therefore God hath given that creature a quick sighed, that she might discern her enemies,
thus the Scripture helpes us to conceive of the quicknesse of Christs eye, Rev. 5. 6. there are seven hornes and seven eyes which are the seven spirits of God, here Christ the lambe hath seven eyes and seven hornes:
thus the Scripture helps us to conceive of the quickness of Christ eye, Rev. 5. 6. there Are seven horns and seven eyes which Are the seven spirits of God, Here christ the lamb hath seven eyes and seven horns:
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All things are naked and open before his eyes, as it is, Heb. 4. he can see through us, he knowes our very hearts and raines, which he must doe ex Officio, because he must be our judge.
All things Are naked and open before his eyes, as it is, Hebrew 4. he can see through us, he knows our very hearts and reins, which he must do ex Officio, Because he must be our judge.
Take it as a point first, of all comfort to the Church, that when we have any imputation lies upon us, that we are thus and thus, Christ hath quicke eyes he knowes our hearts, thou knowest (saith Peter) Lord that I love thee, in all false imputations rest in the eye sight of Christ, he knowes it is otherwise with us.
Take it as a point First, of all Comfort to the Church, that when we have any imputation lies upon us, that we Are thus and thus, christ hath quick eyes he knows our hearts, thou Knowest (Says Peter) Lord that I love thee, in all false imputations rest in the eye sighed of christ, he knows it is otherwise with us.
as he hath a quicke eye, so he hath a tender heart, though he seemes to sleepe and to winke, it is but that we may wake him with our prayers, which when we have done we shall see that Christ hath seene all this while,
as he hath a quick eye, so he hath a tender heart, though he seems to sleep and to wink, it is but that we may wake him with our Prayers, which when we have done we shall see that christ hath seen all this while,
And as it is a point of comfort and terror, So it is a point of instruction to us all, that wee having to deale with a judge that sees all, to worship Christ in spirit.
And as it is a point of Comfort and terror, So it is a point of instruction to us all, that we having to deal with a judge that sees all, to worship christ in Spirit.
If we had knowledg that such an eye of God is fixed upon us in all places, in all our affections and actions, would we give liberty to base and filthy thoughts, to cruell designes,
If we had knowledge that such an eye of God is fixed upon us in all places, in all our affections and actions, would we give liberty to base and filthy thoughts, to cruel designs,
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not only his presence is glorious in Heaven, when we shall see that goodly person of Christ that became man for us, that transforming sight that shall make us like himselfe,
not only his presence is glorious in Heaven, when we shall see that goodly person of christ that became man for us, that transforming sighed that shall make us like himself,
The presence of the •unnel you know is knowne in the spring time, by the freshne••e of all things, which put forth the life, and little livelines they have in them, some in blossoming,
The presence of the •unnel you know is known in the spring time, by the freshne••e of all things, which put forth the life, and little liveliness they have in them, Some in blossoming,
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His lips are like lillies dropping sweet smelling mirrh, his hands are as gold rings set with Berill, his belly is as bright Ivory overlaid with Saphirs, his legs, &c. In speaking of these particulars wee are to be very wary, for we have not that foundation as we have in other generalls:
His lips Are like lilies dropping sweet smelling mirrh, his hands Are as gold rings Set with Berill, his belly is as bright Ivory overlaid with Saphirs, his legs, etc. In speaking of these particulars we Are to be very wary, for we have not that Foundation as we have in other generals:
That is, his doctrine is as sweet as the lillies, and sound as the mirrh, keeping from purrifaction, it being the nature of mirrh as it is sound its selfe so to make other things sound.
That is, his Doctrine is as sweet as the lilies, and found as the mirrh, keeping from purrifaction, it being the nature of mirrh as it is found its self so to make other things found.
What was ever more sweet then the truth of Christ, when he spake himselfe, they all hung upon his lips (as the Phrase is in the Gospell) as a man hangs upon the lips of another whom he desires and delights to heare speake,
What was ever more sweet then the truth of christ, when he spoke himself, they all hung upon his lips (as the Phrase is in the Gospel) as a man hangs upon the lips of Another whom he Desires and delights to hear speak,
In the learned language, the same word signifieth speech and reason, to intimate that speech is but the current of reason from the heart the seat of reason,
In the learned language, the same word signifies speech and reason, to intimate that speech is but the current of reason from the heart the seat of reason,
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Beloved therefore let us hence take a triall of ourselves what our condition is, whether the words that come from Christ when hee speakes in his ministery to us be sweet or not.
beloved Therefore let us hence take a trial of ourselves what our condition is, whither the words that come from christ when he speaks in his Ministry to us be sweet or not.
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The word (to ••me kind of men) is like the Northe•n aire which parcheth a•d c•tteth, Ahab could not indure the breath of Elias, nor Heredias the breath of Iohn Baptist, nor the Pharisees the breath of Steeven and Paul. So too many now a dayes cannot endure the breath of divine truth when it cuts and pierceth.
The word (to ••me kind of men) is like the Northe•n air which parcheth a•d c•tteth, Ahab could not endure the breath of Elias, nor Herodias the breath of John Baptist, nor the Pharisees the breath of Steven and Paul. So too many now a days cannot endure the breath of divine truth when it cuts and pierces.
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This is one excellency of Christ and of his truth, that it preserves the soule in a pure estate, it is pure it selfe and so it preserves the soule, mirrh is a liqour that keepes from putrifaction, there is nothing that keepes the soule but the word that indures for ever,
This is one excellency of christ and of his truth, that it preserves the soul in a pure estate, it is pure it self and so it preserves the soul, mirrh is a liquour that keeps from putrefaction, there is nothing that keeps the soul but the word that endures for ever,
nay even when he doth use evill men to afflict and exercise the Church, he hath a hand there, a golden, a precious hand, in the evil hand of wicked men God doth all things by Christ, he is as it were Gods hand which all things passe through.
nay even when he does use evil men to afflict and exercise the Church, he hath a hand there, a golden, a precious hand, in the evil hand of wicked men God does all things by christ, he is as it were God's hand which all things pass through.
so still in the Church all his workmanship is exceeding well, though we cannot see the excellency of it, it is all well both in the government of the Church and his workmanship in our hearts, the new creature.
so still in the Church all his workmanship is exceeding well, though we cannot see the excellency of it, it is all well both in the government of the Church and his workmanship in our hearts, the new creature.
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His Belly that is his inward parts, In the hebrew it is used for the inward affections, they are as bright Ivory overlaid with Saphires, that is they are pure, all the inside of Christ, all his affections that he beares are wondrous good, his love, his desires, his joyes, his hatred, all pure,
His Belly that is his inward parts, In the hebrew it is used for the inward affections, they Are as bright Ivory overlaid with Sapphires, that is they Are pure, all the inside of christ, all his affections that he bears Are wondrous good, his love, his Desires, his Joys, his hatred, all pure,
because there was no taint of sinne in him. His legs are as pillars of marble set on sockets of fine gold, &c. That is, all his passages and waies are constant and firme even as pillars of marble, his children are so likewise as farre as they are indued with his Spirit.
Because there was no taint of sin in him. His legs Are as pillars of Marble Set on sockets of fine gold, etc. That is, all his passages and ways Are constant and firm even as pillars of Marble, his children Are so likewise as Far as they Are endued with his Spirit.
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Other men are as shrubs to them, men of no value, but they are Cedars, and grow as Cedars in Lebanon, from perfection to perfection, bearing most fruit in their age.
Other men Are as shrubs to them, men of no valve, but they Are Cedars, and grow as Cedars in Lebanon, from perfection to perfection, bearing most fruit in their age.
But looke a while and you shall see their place no more, they have no good root, no good foundation, A Christian is a Cedar set in Christ the chiefe Cedar, he is a plant that growes in him, he hath an eternall root and therefore he flourisheth eternally.
But look a while and you shall see their place no more, they have no good root, no good Foundation, A Christian is a Cedar Set in christ the chief Cedar, he is a plant that grows in him, he hath an Eternal root and Therefore he flourishes eternally.
His mouth is most sweet, she doubles this commendation, shee had said before his lips are as Lillies dropping sweete mirrh, here she saith againe of his mouth, it is most sweet, to shew that that is the cheefe lovely thing in Christ, the repetition argueth the seriousnesse of the Churches affection to Christ and of the excellency of that part, the maine lovely thing is that which comes from his heart by his words and his lips,
His Mouth is most sweet, she doubles this commendation, she had said before his lips Are as Lilies dropping sweet mirrh, Here she Says again of his Mouth, it is most sweet, to show that that is the chief lovely thing in christ, the repetition argue the seriousness of the Churches affection to christ and of the excellency of that part, the main lovely thing is that which comes from his heart by his words and his lips,
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as they thought that came from him) saith Christ to Peter, Will yee also leave mee, Peter answered againe, Whether Lord shall wee goe, Ioh. 6. 68. thou hast the words of eternall life.
as they Thought that Come from him) Says christ to Peter, Will ye also leave me, Peter answered again, Whither Lord shall we go, John 6. 68. thou hast the words of Eternal life.
The law of the Lord is perfect coverting the soule, the testimonies of the Lord are sure making wise the simple, the statutes of the Lord are right and rejoyce the heart, the commandements of the Lord are sure,
The law of the Lord is perfect coverting the soul, the testimonies of the Lord Are sure making wise the simple, the statutes of the Lord Are right and rejoice the heart, the Commandments of the Lord Are sure,
and giving understanding to the simple, she cannot but speake of the sweetnesse of the word of Christ, his lips are as Lillies dropping sweet smelling myrrh, his mouth is most sweet.
and giving understanding to the simple, she cannot but speak of the sweetness of the word of christ, his lips Are as Lilies dropping sweet smelling myrrh, his Mouth is most sweet.
There is a divine and a heavenly relish in the word of God, as for instance take the doctrine of his providence, That all things shall worke together for the best to them that love God.
There is a divine and a heavenly relish in the word of God, as for instance take the Doctrine of his providence, That all things shall work together for the best to them that love God.
That Christ will be present with us in all conditions, what a sweet word and promise is this, That he will give his holy Spirit if we beg it, that he will not faile us nor forsake us.
That christ will be present with us in all conditions, what a sweet word and promise is this, That he will give his holy Spirit if we beg it, that he will not fail us nor forsake us.
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What kinde of incredible sweetnesse is in these to a heart that is prepared for these comforts, the doctrine of Reconciliation, of Adoption, of Glory to come, of the offices of Christ and such like,
What kind of incredible sweetness is in these to a heart that is prepared for these comforts, the Doctrine of Reconciliation, of Adoption, of Glory to come, of the Offices of christ and such like,
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Let us therefore discerne of our estate in grace by this, how do we relish divine truths? are they connaturall and suteable to us? doe we love them more then our appointed food? are they dearer unto us then thousands of gold and silver? doe we like them above all other truthes whatsoever? Every truth in its ranke is lovely and is a beame of God, For truth is of God wheresoever we sinde it, but what are other truths to this heavenly soule saving-truth, this Gospell-truth that is from Christ, his mouth is most sweet.
Let us Therefore discern of our estate in grace by this, how do we relish divine truths? Are they connatural and suitable to us? do we love them more then our appointed food? Are they Dearer unto us then thousands of gold and silver? do we like them above all other truths whatsoever? Every truth in its rank is lovely and is a beam of God, For truth is of God wheresoever we sinde it, but what Are other truths to this heavenly soul saving-truth, this Gospel truth that is from christ, his Mouth is most sweet.
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In our nature there is a contrary disposition and Antipathy to divine truth. We love the Law better then the Gospell, and any truth better then the Law.
In our nature there is a contrary disposition and Antipathy to divine truth. We love the Law better then the Gospel, and any truth better then the Law.
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Evangelicall truths will not downe with a naturall heart, such an one had rather here a quaint point of some vice or vertue finely stood upon then any thing in Christ,
Evangelical truths will not down with a natural heart, such an one had rather Here a quaint point of Some vice or virtue finely stood upon then any thing in christ,
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and his eyes are open to see his misery, then of all truthes the truth of Christ savours best, those truths that come out of the mouth of Christ & out of the ministery concerning Christ they are most sweete of all.
and his eyes Are open to see his misery, then of all truths the truth of christ savours best, those truths that come out of the Mouth of christ & out of the Ministry Concerning christ they Are most sweet of all.
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He that brings it is as one of tenne thousand, that comes to declare to man his righteousnesse, to lay open the mercy that belongs to a distressed soule, Oh the very feete of those that bring these glad tidings are beautifull;
He that brings it is as one of tenne thousand, that comes to declare to man his righteousness, to lay open the mercy that belongs to a distressed soul, O the very feet of those that bring these glad tidings Are beautiful;
Let Christ once call us by our names, for he knowes us by name, as he knew Moses, let him by his Spirit speake to us by name, and owne us then we call him Raboni, we owne him againe,
Let christ once call us by our names, for he knows us by name, as he knew Moses, let him by his Spirit speak to us by name, and own us then we call him Raboni, we own him again,
and what doth God the Father judge of Christ, This is my beloved Sonne, he is the Son of Gods love, Colos. 1. 13. (as God cannot but love his own image) He is lovely also as man, for he was pure and holy, lovely as Mediator by office,
and what does God the Father judge of christ, This is my Beloved Son, he is the Son of God's love, Colos 1. 13. (as God cannot but love his own image) He is lovely also as man, for he was pure and holy, lovely as Mediator by office,
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for he was anoynted by God to conveigh the Fathers love to us, He must needs be lovely in whom all others are loved, this is my beloved Sonne in whom I am well pleased, out of him I am well pleased with no body.
for he was anointed by God to convey the Father's love to us, He must needs be lovely in whom all Others Are loved, this is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, out of him I am well pleased with no body.
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when he wor• a crowne of thornes, was whipped, laid groveling on the ground, when he sweat water and bloud, what lovelinesse was in him when he was laid in his grave.
when he wor• a crown of thorns, was whipped, laid groveling on the ground, when he sweat water and blood, what loveliness was in him when he was laid in his grave.
Oh yes then he was most lovely of all to us, By how much the more he was abased for us, this makes him more lovely, that out of love he would abase himselfe so low,
O yes then he was most lovely of all to us, By how much the more he was abased for us, this makes him more lovely, that out of love he would abase himself so low,
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it was so beyond comparison lovely in the eyes of the Disciples that they stood and wondered to see him who was the eternall word of the Father condescend to talke with a poore Samaritan woman,
it was so beyond comparison lovely in the eyes of the Disciples that they stood and wondered to see him who was the Eternal word of the Father condescend to talk with a poor Samaritan woman,
In a word, what sweetnesse, gentlenesse, bowels of meekenesse, pittie and compassion did he discover to those that were in misery, we cannot insist upon particulars.
In a word, what sweetness, gentleness, bowels of meekness, pity and compassion did he discover to those that were in misery, we cannot insist upon particulars.
There is a remarkeable passage in the story of Alphonsus the King (not very well liked of some) when hee saw a poore man pulling of his beast out of a ditch he put to his hand to helpe him, aft•r which as it is recorded his subjects ever loved him the better, it was a wonderfull condescending,
There is a remarkable passage in the story of Alphonsus the King (not very well liked of Some) when he saw a poor man pulling of his beast out of a ditch he put to his hand to help him, aft•r which as it is recorded his subject's ever loved him the better, it was a wonderful condescending,
but advance us to such a state and condition as is above our admiration, which neither heart can conceive nor tongue expresse, is not this wonderfull condescending.
but advance us to such a state and condition as is above our admiration, which neither heart can conceive nor tongue express, is not this wonderful condescending.
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That we may further improove this point, Is Christ altogether lovely, so lovely to us and so beloved of God the Father? Let us then rest upon his obedience and righteousnes, build upon it that God cannot refuse that righteousnesse whose subject is altogether lovely.
That we may further improve this point, Is christ altogether lovely, so lovely to us and so Beloved of God the Father? Let us then rest upon his Obedience and righteousness, built upon it that God cannot refuse that righteousness whose Subject is altogether lovely.
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as love, joy, and delight, upon this object, this lovely deserving object Christ, who is altogether lovely. When wee suffer a pure streame as it were to runne through a dirty channell, our affections to run after the things of the world, which are worse then our selves, we loose our affections and our selves.
as love, joy, and delight, upon this Object, this lovely deserving Object christ, who is altogether lovely. When we suffer a pure stream as it were to run through a dirty channel, our affections to run After the things of the world, which Are Worse then our selves, we lose our affections and our selves.
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Love him and whatsoever is his, for he being altogether lovely, all that comes from him is lovely, his promises, his directions, his counsels, his children, his sacraments are all, lovely.
Love him and whatsoever is his, for he being altogether lovely, all that comes from him is lovely, his promises, his directions, his Counsels, his children, his Sacraments Are all, lovely.
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Whatsoever hath the stamp of Christ upon it, let us love it, we cannot bestow our hearts better, to loose our selves in the love of Christ & to forget ourselves and the love of all,
Whatsoever hath the stamp of christ upon it, let us love it, we cannot bestow our hearts better, to lose our selves in the love of christ & to forget ourselves and the love of all,
severed from him our condition is vaine and will come to nothing, but that we have in him is admirable and everlasting, we cannot conceive the happinesse which we poore wretches are advanced to in Christ,
severed from him our condition is vain and will come to nothing, but that we have in him is admirable and everlasting, we cannot conceive the happiness which we poor wretches Are advanced to in christ,
And let us make an Use of Tryall whether he be thus lovely to us, or no, we may see hence whether we love Christ or no, We may judge of our love by our esteeme.
And let us make an Use of Trial whither he be thus lovely to us, or not, we may see hence whither we love christ or not, We may judge of our love by our esteem.
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Let us say with David, whom have I in Heaven but thee, &c. And when the soule can say to Christ or any that is Christs (for I speake of him in the latitude of his Truths, Promises, Sacraments,
Let us say with David, whom have I in Heaven but thee, etc. And when the soul can say to christ or any that is Christ (for I speak of him in the latitude of his Truths, Promises, Sacraments,
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In the next place, are we ready to suffer for Christ? we see the Church here endures any thing for Christ, she was mis-used of the watchmen, they scorned her,
In the next place, Are we ready to suffer for christ? we see the Church Here endures any thing for christ, she was misused of the watchmen, they scorned her,
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when she was wronged for seeking after him, yet hee was altogether lovely, whereas on the other hand, you have some that for frownes of greatnesse, feare of losse,
when she was wronged for seeking After him, yet he was altogether lovely, whereas on the other hand, you have Some that for frowns of greatness, Fear of loss,
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He that loves Christ, loves him the more for his crosse, as the Holy Ghost hath recorded of some, that they rejoyced that they were thought worthy to suffer for Christ.
He that loves christ, loves him the more for his cross, as the Holy Ghost hath recorded of Some, that they rejoiced that they were Thought worthy to suffer for christ.
Love will alter a mans disposition, as we see in experience, a man base of nature, Love will make him liberall, he that is tongue-tied, it will make him eloquent, let a man love Christ,
Love will altar a men disposition, as we see in experience, a man base of nature, Love will make him liberal, he that is tongue-tied, it will make him eloquent, let a man love christ,
Those that cannot speak of Christ, or for Christ with large hearts in defence of good causes (but are tongue-tied and cold in their affections) where is their love? put any worldly man to a worldly theame that he is exercised in,
Those that cannot speak of christ, or for christ with large hearts in defence of good Causes (but Are tongue-tied and cold in their affections) where is their love? put any worldly man to a worldly theme that he is exercised in,
but searcheth here and there in the use of this and that meanes, he runs through all Gods Ordinances and meanes till he finde Christ, nothing in the world will content him,
but Searches Here and there in the use of this and that means, he runs through all God's Ordinances and means till he find christ, nothing in the world will content him,
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and yet be contented well enough, here is an ill signe, that a man is in an ill condition, the Church was not so disposed here, she was never quiet nor gives over her inquisition and speaking of Christ, that by speaking of the object, she might warme her affections,
and yet be contented well enough, Here is an ill Signen, that a man is in an ill condition, the Church was not so disposed Here, she was never quiet nor gives over her inquisition and speaking of christ, that by speaking of the Object, she might warm her affections,
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What is the sweetnesse (thinke you) which the soules in Heaven enjoy, where they see Christ face to face, see him as he is, hereupon the Spouse saith Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth:
What is the sweetness (think you) which the Souls in Heaven enjoy, where they see christ face to face, see him as he is, hereupon the Spouse Says Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth:
The presence of Christ (though it were but in the wombe) When Mary the mother of Christ came to Elizabeth, it caused the Babe that was in her wombe to spring.
The presence of christ (though it were but in the womb) When Marry the mother of christ Come to Elizabeth, it caused the Babe that was in her womb to spring.
Therefore the Saints that have any degree of grace in the new Testament, they are set out by this description, they were such as loved the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Therefore the Saints that have any degree of grace in the new Testament, they Are Set out by this description, they were such as loved the appearing of our Lord jesus christ:
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Here we are not altogether lovely, for we have many dregs of sinne, many infirmities, and staines, shall we not then desire that time wherein as he is altogether lovely,
Here we Are not altogether lovely, for we have many dregs of sin, many infirmities, and stains, shall we not then desire that time wherein as he is altogether lovely,
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H•rod scorned him, when Pilate sent him to him, made no body of him (as the word in the Originall is) they looked upon the outside of Christ in the flesh when he was abased.
H•rod scorned him, when Pilate sent him to him, made no body of him (as the word in the Original is) they looked upon the outside of christ in the Flesh when he was abased.
So those soules that were inlightned, that had the sight of their misery and the sight of Gods love in Christ, had a high esteeme of Christ in his greatest abasement.
So those Souls that were enlightened, that had the sighed of their misery and the sighed of God's love in christ, had a high esteem of christ in his greatest abasement.
and of the Ordinances of God as meane things, and of the government of Christ (such as he hath left in his word) as base, it is an argument of a sinfull unworthy disposition in such a soule, Christ hath never beene effectually by his Spirit,
and of the Ordinances of God as mean things, and of the government of christ (such as he hath left in his word) as base, it is an argument of a sinful unworthy disposition in such a soul, christ hath never been effectually by his Spirit,
when they proceed and issue forth with judgement, as they should doe, to deliver such a man over to Satan, that he may be saved in the day of the Lord.
when they proceed and issue forth with judgement, as they should do, to deliver such a man over to Satan, that he may be saved in the day of the Lord.
when Christ is altogether lovely, shall they be unlovely that carry the image of Christ, can we love him that begets and hate them that are begotten of him, can we love Christ and hate Christians, it cannot be.
when christ is altogether lovely, shall they be unlovely that carry the image of christ, can we love him that begets and hate them that Are begotten of him, can we love christ and hate Christians, it cannot be.
Now that wee may get this affection and esteeme of Christ, that is so lovely. Let us labour to make our sinnes bitter and loathsome, that Christ may be sweet.
Now that we may get this affection and esteem of christ, that is so lovely. Let us labour to make our Sins bitter and loathsome, that christ may be sweet.
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What deads the affections so much as carnall, worldly company, who have nothing in them but civility, by converse with them who have discourse of nothing but the world,
What deads the affections so much as carnal, worldly company, who have nothing in them but civility, by converse with them who have discourse of nothing but the world,
as we see here, The daughters of Hierusalem are wonne to love Christ? by what? By conversing with the Church, upon the discourse that the Church makes of his excellencies in particular, they beginne to aske where is Christ,
as we see Here, The daughters of Jerusalem Are won to love christ? by what? By conversing with the Church, upon the discourse that the Church makes of his excellencies in particular, they begin to ask where is christ,
THE EIGHTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. XVI. His mouth is most sweet, yea he is altogether lovely, this is my Beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Hierusalem. CANT. VI. I, II. Whither is thy Beloved gone, O thou fairest among woemen, whither is thy Beloved turned aside that wee may seeke him with thee.
THE EIGHTEENTH SERMON. CANT. V. XVI. His Mouth is most sweet, yea he is altogether lovely, this is my beloved, and this is my friend, Oh daughters of Jerusalem. CANT. VI. I, II Whither is thy beloved gone, Oh thou Fairest among women, whither is thy beloved turned aside that we may seek him with thee.
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but looke on him wholly, he is altogether lovely, and therefore deserves my love, so that there is no cause why you should wonder at the strength of my affections and care to finde out this my Beloved and this my friend, O ye daughters of Hierusalem.
but look on him wholly, he is altogether lovely, and Therefore deserves my love, so that there is no cause why you should wonder At the strength of my affections and care to find out this my beloved and this my friend, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem.
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Thus we see how the pitch of an inlightned soule is bent, it aspires to things suteable to its selfe, to Godwards ▪ to union and communion with Christ, to supernaturall objects, nothing here below is worthy the name of its beloved.
Thus we see how the pitch of an enlightened soul is bent, it aspires to things suitable to its self, to Godwards ▪ to Union and communion with christ, to supernatural objects, nothing Here below is worthy the name of its Beloved.
It fastens not on earthly base things, but this is my beloved, and this is my friend, this so excellent a person, this Iedidiah, this beloved sonne, this judge of all, Lord of all, this chiefe of ten thousand, here the Church pitches her affections which she conceales not as ashamed thereof,
It fastens not on earthly base things, but this is my Beloved, and this is my friend, this so excellent a person, this Jedidiah, this Beloved son, this judge of all, Lord of all, this chief of ten thousand, Here the Church pitches her affections which she conceals not as ashamed thereof,
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but in a kinde of triumphing, boasting of her choice, she concludes all with a kinde of resolute assurance, that the object of this her choice is farre beyond all comparison.
but in a kind of triumphing, boasting of her choice, she concludes all with a kind of resolute assurance, that the Object of this her choice is Far beyond all comparison.
She cals Christ her beloved, howsoever he had withdrawne himselfe in regard of the comfort and communion she had with him before, yet he is her beloved still.
She calls christ her Beloved, howsoever he had withdrawn himself in regard of the Comfort and communion she had with him before, yet he is her Beloved still.
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This is my beloved and this is my friend O yee daughters of Hierusalem: but to unfold more fully this point, there be three or foure ends why the Church thus stands upon the expressing of the excellencies of Christ in particular and in generall.
This is my Beloved and this is my friend Oh ye daughters of Jerusalem: but to unfold more Fully this point, there be three or foure ends why the Church thus Stands upon the expressing of the excellencies of christ in particular and in general.
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The one, To shew that it is most just that she should love and respect him in whom there is all this to deserve love, both in himselfe, in regard of his owne excellencies so and in relation to us, in regard of his merits and deserts.
The one, To show that it is most just that she should love and respect him in whom there is all this to deserve love, both in himself, in regard of his own excellencies so and in Relation to us, in regard of his merits and deserts.
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For the world thinks, what meane these who are called Christians to haunt the exercises of religion, to spend so much time in good things, they wonder at it for want of better information;
For the world thinks, what mean these who Are called Christians to haunt the exercises of Religion, to spend so much time in good things, they wonder At it for want of better information;
And not onely to justifie, but likewise to glory therein, as you have it, Psal. 44. •. the Church there boasts of God, I will make my boast of thee all the day long.
And not only to justify, but likewise to glory therein, as you have it, Psalm 44. •. the Church there boasts of God, I will make my boast of thee all the day long.
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And next in the fourth place, the Church is thus large and shuts up all with a repetition, this is my beloved, To inlarge her owne affections and to feed her owne love.
And next in the fourth place, the Church is thus large and shuts up all with a repetition, this is my Beloved, To enlarge her own affections and to feed her own love.
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Love is as it were wages of it selfe, the paines it takes is gaine to it selfe, to the Church here it is an argument pleasing, she dilates upon a copious Theame.
Love is as it were wages of it self, the pains it Takes is gain to it self, to the Church Here it is an argument pleasing, she dilates upon a copious Theme.
then to speake oft of the excelleccies of Christ, to have his tongue as the pen of a ready writer furnished this way, this is my beloved, &c. In the fift place another end of this may be to aggravate her owne shame, as indeed Gods children are much in this argument, that upon their second thoughts of Christs worthinesse and therewithall reflecting upon their owne unworthinesse and unkindnesse they may relish Christ the better.
then to speak oft of the excelleccies of christ, to have his tongue as the pen of a ready writer furnished this Way, this is my Beloved, etc. In the fift place Another end of this may be to aggravate her own shame, as indeed God's children Are much in this argument, that upon their second thoughts of Christ worthiness and therewithal reflecting upon their own unworthiness and unkindness they may relish christ the better.
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Therefore the Church here that it might appeare to her selfe for her humiliation how unkind she had beene to shut the doore against Christ when he knocked, whereupon he deservedly did withdraw himselfe and made her seeke him so long sorrowing, I tell you sayes she what a kinde of beloved he is, thus and thus excellent.
Therefore the Church Here that it might appear to her self for her humiliation how unkind she had been to shut the door against christ when he knocked, whereupon he deservedly did withdraw himself and made her seek him so long sorrowing, I tell you sayes she what a kind of Beloved he is, thus and thus excellent.
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How did the consideration of Gods kindnesse and love melt Davids heart after that horrible sinne in the matter of vriah, and the sweet lookes of Christ upon Peter, that had beene so unkind, melted him.
How did the consideration of God's kindness and love melt Davids heart After that horrible sin in the matter of uriah, and the sweet looks of christ upon Peter, that had been so unkind, melted him.
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The consideration hereof made her ashamed of her selfe, what so excellent, so deserving a person as my beloved is to me, to be used of me so? what indignity is this? Thus to raise up the aggravation of her unkindnesse, no question but the Church takes this course:
The consideration hereof made her ashamed of her self, what so excellent, so deserving a person as my Beloved is to me, to be used of me so? what indignity is this? Thus to raise up the aggravation of her unkindness, no question but the Church Takes this course:
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for Gods children are not as untoward worldlings and hypocrits afraid to search and to understand themselves, the child of God loves to be well read in his owne heart and unworthy waies, therefore he layes all the blame he can upon himselfe every way, he knowes he looseth nothing by this,
for God's children Are not as untoward worldlings and Hypocrites afraid to search and to understand themselves, the child of God loves to be well read in his own heart and unworthy ways, Therefore he lays all the blame he can upon himself every Way, he knows he loses nothing by this,
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for there is more mercy in Christ then there is sinne in him, and the more sinne abounds in his owne feeling, the more grace shall abound, he knowes the mysterie of Gods carriage in this kinde.
for there is more mercy in christ then there is sin in him, and the more sin abounds in his own feeling, the more grace shall abound, he knows the mystery of God's carriage in this kind.
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And the last reason why the Church is thus large was, To draw and wind up the affections of those well meaning Christians that were commers on, who were inequisitive of the way to Syon.
And the last reason why the Church is thus large was, To draw and wind up the affections of those well meaning Christians that were comers on, who were inequisitive of the Way to Syon.
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O ye daughters of Hierusalem, that you may know that there is some cause to seeke after Christ more then you have done before, I tell you what an excellent person my beloved is, to whet their affections more and more,
Oh you daughters of Jerusalem, that you may know that there is Some cause to seek After christ more then you have done before, I tell you what an excellent person my Beloved is, to whet their affections more and more,
and this is my friend, Oh ye daughters of Hierusalem. But we will single out of these reasons for use that which I thinke fittest for us to make Use of.
and this is my friend, O you daughters of Jerusalem. But we will single out of these Reasons for use that which I think Fittest for us to make Use of.
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Let us then oft thinke of the excellencies of Christ for this end, to justifie our endeavours and paines we take in the exercises of religion and to justifie Gods people from the false imputations of the world, that they lay upon them,
Let us then oft think of the excellencies of christ for this end, to justify our endeavours and pains we take in the exercises of Religion and to justify God's people from the false imputations of the world, that they lay upon them,
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and what he keepes for us in another world, that he will preserve us to his heavenly kingdome, till he put us into possession of that glorious condition that he hath purchased.
and what he keeps for us in Another world, that he will preserve us to his heavenly Kingdom, till he put us into possession of that glorious condition that he hath purchased.
Le the hearts of men dwell upon the consideration of these things, and then you shall see that Gods children are rather to be blamed that they are no more carefull, watchfull,
Le the hearts of men dwell upon the consideration of these things, and then you shall see that God's children Are rather to be blamed that they Are no more careful, watchful,
If you will make good that you are children of wisedome, you must be able to justifie the wisedome of God every way, to justifie your reading, hearing, your communion of Saints, to justifie all the exercises of Religion from an experimentall taste and sweetnesse of them, (as the Church doth here this is my beloved) What sayes Ioshua, this choice J have made, doe you what you will it matters me not, but I and my house will serve the Lord.
If you will make good that you Are children of Wisdom, you must be able to justify the Wisdom of God every Way, to justify your reading, hearing, your communion of Saints, to justify all the exercises of Religion from an experimental taste and sweetness of them, (as the Church does hear this is my Beloved) What Says Ioshua, this choice J have made, do you what you will it matters me not, but I and my house will serve the Lord.
So Paul makes a voluntary profession of his affection, Rom. 1. 2. I am not ashamed of the Gospell of Jesus Christ, let the Gospell bee entertained in the world as it will,
So Paul makes a voluntary profession of his affection, Rom. 1. 2. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of jesus christ, let the Gospel be entertained in the world as it will,
Though the world thought him a meane person, J will not be scorned out of my Faith and Religion by shallow empty persons, that know not what Christ and Religion meaneth.
Though the world Thought him a mean person, J will not be scorned out of my Faith and Religion by shallow empty Persons, that know not what christ and Religion means.
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And this justification of Religion, you may know by this signe, it is with the disertion of all discourses opposite to Religion whatsoever, he that justifies the truth, he esteemes meanly of other courses and discourses.
And this justification of Religion, you may know by this Signen, it is with the desertion of all discourses opposite to Religion whatsoever, he that Justifies the truth, he esteems meanly of other courses and discourses.
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And the more wee justifie Christ the more we will be against Antichrist and his religion, wee may know the owning of the one truth by the vilifying the other.
And the more we justify christ the more we will be against Antichrist and his Religion, we may know the owning of the one truth by the vilifying the other.
And desire also to this purpose the Spirit of revelation, that which Paul prayes for Ephes. 1. and Cap 3 that we may know that knowledge that is above all knowledge, the heig•h, depth,
And desire also to this purpose the Spirit of Revelation, that which Paul prays for Ephesians 1. and Cap 3 that we may know that knowledge that is above all knowledge, the heig•h, depth,
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So sweet is God in the greatest abasements of his children, that he leaves such a taste in the soule of a Christian, that from thence he may be able to say, this is my beloved,
So sweet is God in the greatest abasements of his children, that he leaves such a taste in the soul of a Christian, that from thence he may be able to say, this is my Beloved,
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When the Church seemed to be disrespected and neglected of Christ, yet she saies, This is my Beloved, and this is my friend, O ye daughters of Hierusalem.
When the Church seemed to be disrespected and neglected of christ, yet she Says, This is my beloved, and this is my friend, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem.
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Shall rich men boast of their riches, shall men that are in favour, boast of the favour of great persons, shall a man that hath large possessions boast and think himself as good & as great as his estate is, shall a base minded worldling be able to boast:
Shall rich men boast of their riches, shall men that Are in favour, boast of the favour of great Persons, shall a man that hath large possessions boast and think himself as good & as great as his estate is, shall a base minded worldling be able to boast:
why boastest thou thy selfe Oh mighty man? Nay you shall have malignan• spirited men, boast of their malignant destructive power, I can do this and that mischief, shall a man boast of mischiefe, that he is able to do mischief? and hath not a Christian more cause to boast in God and in Salvation? Lord shine on me saies David, let me enjoy the light of thy countenance,
why boastest thou thy self O mighty man? Nay you shall have malignan• spirited men, boast of their malignant destructive power, I can do this and that mischief, shall a man boast of mischief, that he is able to do mischief? and hath not a Christian more cause to boast in God and in Salvation? Lord shine on me Says David, let me enjoy the Light of thy countenance,
HEere is another Question, the first which the daughters of Hierusalem aske is, what is thy beloved, wherupon the Church tooke occasion to expresse what her beloved was, upon her expression closing up all with this generall, This is my Beloved and this is my friende.
Here is Another Question, the First which the daughters of Jerusalem ask is, what is thy Beloved, whereupon the Church took occasion to express what her Beloved was, upon her expression closing up all with this general, This is my beloved and this is my friend.
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and indeed if this question be well satisfied what is Christ above others, this will follow againe, where is he ▪ how shall I get him? how shall I seeke him? what is the reason ▪ this second question is seldome made? VVhither is he gone, how shall I get Christ? Because the former question,
and indeed if this question be well satisfied what is christ above Others, this will follow again, where is he ▪ how shall I get him? how shall I seek him? what is the reason ▪ this second question is seldom made? Whither is he gone, how shall I get christ? Because the former question,
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Nothing is lesse then grace at the first, nothing in the world so little in proportion The Kingdome of Heaven is compared to a graine of mustard-seed, that is, the worke of grace in the heart,
Nothing is less then grace At the First, nothing in the world so little in proportion The Kingdom of Heaven is compared to a grain of Mustard seed, that is, the work of grace in the heart,
It is true of the worke of grace, as well as of the word of grace, that is like a graine of Mustard-seed at first, what is thy beloved enquires the Church at first,
It is true of the work of grace, as well as of the word of grace, that is like a grain of Mustard seed At First, what is thy Beloved enquires the Church At First,
for unlesse God by his holy Spirit doe worke by the meanes, no planting and watering will bring any increase and change the heart and minde, though there were greater meanes in Christs time,
for unless God by his holy Spirit do work by the means, no planting and watering will bring any increase and change the heart and mind, though there were greater means in Christ time,
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When a man is planted under good meanes and frequents them, then ordinarily it pleaseth God by the inward workings of his owne powerfull Spirit to worke greater matters,
When a man is planted under good means and frequents them, then ordinarily it Pleases God by the inward workings of his own powerful Spirit to work greater matters,
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As therefore we love our soules, take all advantages wherein the Spirit of God works, we shall find incredible fruit thereof, more then we would beleeve,
As Therefore we love our Souls, take all advantages wherein the Spirit of God works, we shall find incredible fruit thereof, more then we would believe,
See here first of all in this Question, the blessed successe of the Churches inquiry after Christ in the daughters of Hierusalem; after they heard the large explications of th• excellencies of Christ, especially by the Church, whom they had a good conceit off,
See Here First of all in this Question, the blessed success of the Churches inquiry After christ in the daughters of Jerusalem; After they herd the large explications of th• excellencies of christ, especially by the Church, whom they had a good conceit off,
And seeing likewise the confidence of the Church, she stands to it, this is my beloved, yea also eagernesse in the Church, to seeke after him they would seeke him with her,
And seeing likewise the confidence of the Church, she Stands to it, this is my Beloved, yea also eagerness in the Church, to seek After him they would seek him with her,
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For in the course of reason, what can I have to say, considering the party, who speakes is an excellent person, he is wiser and holier then I, he takes to heart these things,
For in the course of reason, what can I have to say, considering the party, who speaks is an excellent person, he is Wiser and Holier then I, he Takes to heart these things,
as here in the Church, the fairest among women, the daughters of Hierusalem, seeing the Church was so earnest, confident and so large in the explication of the excellencies of Christ, see how it works, it drawes out this Question with resolution, they joyne with the Church in seeking Christ.
as Here in the Church, the Fairest among women, the daughters of Jerusalem, seeing the Church was so earnest, confident and so large in the explication of the excellencies of christ, see how it works, it draws out this Question with resolution, they join with the Church in seeking christ.
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Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women? whether is thy beloved turned aside, that we may seeke him with thee? Where by the way observe,
Whither is thy Beloved gone, Oh thou Fairest among women? whither is thy Beloved turned aside, that we may seek him with thee? Where by the Way observe,
so they answer with a double question, whether is thy beloved gone, whether is he turned aside, O thou fairest among woemen, &c. from this appellation note,
so they answer with a double question, whither is thy Beloved gone, whither is he turned aside, Oh thou Fairest among women, etc. from this appellation note,
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If we would be happy instruments to convert others, being converted our selves, labour to be such as the world may think• to be good and gratious: O thou fairest among woemen.
If we would be happy Instruments to convert Others, being converted our selves, labour to be such as the world may think• to be good and gracious: Oh thou Fairest among women.
Faire in the robes of Christ tooke out of his wardrop, all the beauty and ornaments that the Church hath, she hath from Christ, let us labour to be such as the world may conceit are good persons.
Fair in the robes of christ took out of his wardrobe, all the beauty and Ornament that the Church hath, she hath from christ, let us labour to be such as the world may conceit Are good Persons.
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if we would kindle, others, we must be warmed our selves, if we would make others weepe, we must weepe our selves, naturalists could observe this, the Church spake this with large expressions, indeed more then can be exprest:
if we would kindle, Others, we must be warmed our selves, if we would make Others weep, we must weep our selves, naturalists could observe this, the Church spoke this with large expressions, indeed more then can be expressed:
as if we knew what we spoke, as the Apostle Iohn doth, in the beginning of his Epistle to bring others to be better perswaded of his doctrine, he affirmeth that which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seene with these our eyes, which we have looked upon,
as if we knew what we spoke, as the Apostle John does, in the beginning of his Epistle to bring Others to be better persuaded of his Doctrine, he Affirmeth that which was from the beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with these our eyes, which we have looked upon,
The next observation out of the words (because it is the especiall) which works upon the daughters of Hierusalem, is from the large explication of Christ,
The next observation out of the words (Because it is the especial) which works upon the daughters of Jerusalem, is from the large explication of christ,
Then be in love with the ministry of the Gospell, and the communion of Saints, who have their tongues and their hearts taught of God so speake excellently, their tongues are as refined silver, their hearts are enriched to increase the communion of Saints.
Then be in love with the Ministry of the Gospel, and the communion of Saints, who have their tongues and their hearts taught of God so speak excellently, their tongues Are as refined silver, their hearts Are enriched to increase the communion of Saints.
Marke this one excellency of that excellent ordinance of God in Christ, whereof Paul saith, Ephes. 3. To me is committed this excellent office to lay open the unsearchable riches of Christ, such riches as may draw you to wonder, such as eye hath never seene,
Mark this one excellency of that excellent Ordinance of God in christ, whereof Paul Says, Ephesians 3. To me is committed this excellent office to lay open the unsearchable riches of christ, such riches as may draw you to wonder, such as eye hath never seen,
And because it is the speciall office of the ministry to lay him open, to hold up the tapistry, to unfold the hidden mysteries of Christ, labour we therefore to be alway speaking somewhat about Christ or tending that way,
And Because it is the special office of the Ministry to lay him open, to hold up the tapestry, to unfold the hidden Mysteres of christ, labour we Therefore to be always speaking somewhat about christ or tending that Way,
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Therefore what shall we judge of those that are hinderers of this glorious ordinance of Christ in the Gospell, they are enemies of conversion and of the calling of Gods people, enemies of their comfort:
Therefore what shall we judge of those that Are hinderers of this glorious Ordinance of christ in the Gospel, they Are enemies of conversion and of the calling of God's people, enemies of their Comfort:
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and what shall wee thinke of those wretched and miserable creatures, that like Caine are vagabonds, who wander and will not submit themselves to any ordinance meekely,
and what shall we think of those wretched and miserable creatures, that like Cain Are vagabonds, who wander and will not submit themselves to any Ordinance meekly,
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Oh happy then when this match is made betweene Christ and the soule, the friends of the Bride and of Christ, they laying open the uns•archable riches of Christ to the Spouse, drawe the affections, worke faith,
O happy then when this match is made between christ and the soul, the Friends of the Bride and of christ, they laying open the uns•archable riches of christ to the Spouse, draw the affections, work faith,
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The daughters of Hierusalem had a more sincere intention, O thou fairest among woemen, whither is thy beloved turned aside ▪ that we may seeke him with thee, whereunto the Church answered,
The daughters of Jerusalem had a more sincere intention, Oh thou Fairest among women, whither is thy Beloved turned aside ▪ that we may seek him with thee, whereunto the Church answered,
God hath two gardens, the Church Catholike is his garden, and every particular Church are gardens and beds of spices, in regard that many Christian• are sowne there that Chri•ts soule delights in, as in sweet spices.
God hath two gardens, the Church Catholic is his garden, and every particular Church Are gardens and Beds of spices, in regard that many Christian• Are sown there that Chri•ts soul delights in, as in sweet spices.
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Trees that are not for fruit, shall be for the fire, and above all other Trees their doome shall be the heaviest that grow in Gods garden without fruit: that fig-tree shall be cursed.
Trees that Are not for fruit, shall be for the fire, and above all other Trees their doom shall be the Heaviest that grow in God's garden without fruit: that Fig tree shall be cursed.
Men are pleas'd with answering the bill of accusation against them thus ▪ are we no• baptised? and doe we not come to Church? & •. what doe you make of us, yet they are abhominable swearers and filthy in their lives.
Men Are pleased with answering the bill of accusation against them thus ▪ Are we no• baptised? and do we not come to Church? & •. what do you make of us, yet they Are abominable swearers and filthy in their lives.
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To •uch I say, the more God hath lift you up ▪ and honoured you in the use of the meanes, the more just shall your damnation be, that you bring foorth nothing but briers and brambles, the grapes of Sodome and the vine of Gomorrah: heavy will the doome bee of many that live in the Churches bosome, to whom it had beene better to have beene borne in America, in Turkey, or in the most barbarous parts in the world:
To •uch I say, the more God hath lift you up ▪ and honoured you in the use of the means, the more just shall your damnation be, that you bring forth nothing but briers and brambles, the grapes of Sodom and the vine of Gomorrah: heavy will the doom be of many that live in the Churches bosom, to whom it had been better to have been born in America, in Turkey, or in the most barbarous parts in the world:
That is having first planted them Lillies here, to gather them, and to transport them out of the garden here, to the garden in Heaven, where there sh•ll be nothing but Lillies.
That is having First planted them Lilies Here, to gather them, and to transport them out of the garden Here, to the garden in Heaven, where there sh•ll be nothing but Lilies.
For the Church of God hath two Gardens or Paradises since the first Paradise (whereof that was a resemblance) th• Paradise of the Chruch, and the Paradise of H•aven.
For the Church of God hath two Gardens or Paradises since the First Paradise (whereof that was a resemblance) th• Paradise of the Church, and the Paradise of H•aven.
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So those that are good plants in the Paradise of the Church, they shall be glorious plants also in the Paradise of Heaven, we must not alway be here, we shall change our soyle and be taken into Heaven:
So those that Are good plants in the Paradise of the Church, they shall be glorious plants also in the Paradise of Heaven, we must not always be Here, we shall change our soil and be taken into Heaven:
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Christians are compared to Lillies for their purity and whitenesse unspotted in justification, and for their endeavours in sanctity and holinesse, wherein also at length they shall be wholy unspotted, it is the end, (Ephes. 1. 4.) they are chosen too, to be holy without blame, before him in love.
Christians Are compared to Lilies for their purity and whiteness unspotted in justification, and for their endeavours in sanctity and holiness, wherein also At length they shall be wholly unspotted, it is the end, (Ephesians 1. 4.) they Are chosen too, to be holy without blame, before him in love.
the whitenesse and purity of Gods children is borrowed, all their beauty and garments are taken out of anothers wardrope, the Church is all glorious within:
the whiteness and purity of God's children is borrowed, all their beauty and garments Are taken out of another's wardrobe, the Church is all glorious within:
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The Church before was likened to a garden culled out, an Eden, a Paradise, now there you know were foure streames, sweet and goodly rivers which watered Paradise, the heads of which rivers were without it.
The Church before was likened to a garden culled out, an Eden, a Paradise, now there you know were foure streams, sweet and goodly Rivers which watered Paradise, the Heads of which Rivers were without it.
and are so indeed, glorious persons that have the Spirit of glory resting upon them, and whom the world is not worthy off, though their glory be within:
and Are so indeed, glorious Persons that have the Spirit of glory resting upon them, and whom the world is not worthy off, though their glory be within:
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Our Saviour Christs reason is undeniable, he that puts such a beauty upon the poore plants that flourish to day in the morning and wither before night, he that puts such a beauty upon the grasse of the field, will he not put more excellency upon his children, will he not provide for them, feed them, undoubtedly he will:
Our Saviour Christ reason is undeniable, he that puts such a beauty upon the poor plants that flourish to day in the morning and wither before night, he that puts such a beauty upon the grass of the field, will he not put more excellency upon his children, will he not provide for them, feed them, undoubtedly he will:
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but a spirit of seperation from the waste wild wildernesse of the world, as we say of fire, Congregat homogenea & disgregat heterogenea, it congregates all homogeniall things,
but a Spirit of separation from the waste wild Wilderness of the world, as we say of fire, Congregate homogenea & disgregat heterogenea, it congregates all Homogenial things,
the question of the daughters of Hierusalem whither is thy Beloved gone? so that the Church was beholding to the daughters of Hierusalem for ministring such a question to give her occasion to know better what her beloved was, indeed we many times gaine by weaker Christians, good questions,
the question of the daughters of Jerusalem whither is thy beloved gone? so that the Church was beholding to the daughters of Jerusalem for ministering such a question to give her occasion to know better what her Beloved was, indeed we many times gain by Weaker Christians, good questions,
though from weake ones, minister suteable answers, it is a greeke Proverbe, that doubting begets plenty and aboundance, for doubting at the first begets resolution at last.
though from weak ones, minister suitable answers, it is a greek Proverb, that doubting begets plenty and abundance, for doubting At the First begets resolution At last.
for when the Church had spoken formerly of her ill dealing with Christ, and how he thereupon absented himselfe from her, with many other passages, she shuts up all at last with this, I am ••y Beloveds and my Beloved is mine
for when the Church had spoken formerly of her ill dealing with christ, and how he thereupon absented himself from her, with many other passages, she shuts up all At last with this, I am ••y Beloveds and my beloved is mine
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Now she begins to feele some comfort from Christ, who had estranged himselfe from her, O, (saith she) notwithstanding all my sufferings, desertions, crosses,
Now she begins to feel Some Comfort from christ, who had estranged himself from her, Oh, (Says she) notwithstanding all my sufferings, desertions, Crosses,
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Words expressing the wondrous comfort, joy, and contentment, the Church now had in Christ, having her heart inflamed with love unto him, upon his manifesting of himselfe to her soule, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, hee •cedeth among the Lillies.
Words expressing the wondrous Comfort, joy, and contentment, the Church now had in christ, having her heart inflamed with love unto him, upon his manifesting of himself to her soul, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, he •cedeth among the Lilies.
There is a mutuall intercourse, and vicissit•de of claiming interest betwixt Christ and his Church, I am Christs and Christ is mine, • am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine.
There is a mutual intercourse, and vicissit•de of claiming Interest betwixt christ and his Church, I am Christ and christ is mine, • am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine.
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The spirituall desertions (forsakings as we use to call them) howsoever they be very irksome to the Church (that loves communion with Christ) and to aloving soule, to be deprived of the sence of her beloved,
The spiritual desertions (forsakings as we use to call them) howsoever they be very irksome to the Church (that loves communion with christ) and to aloving soul, to be deprived of the sense of her Beloved,
and hidest thy selfe? Ioseph may conceale himselfe for a space, but he will have much adoe so to hold long, to be straightned to his brethren, passion will breake out.
and hidest thy self? Ioseph may conceal himself for a Molle, but he will have much ado so to hold long, to be straightened to his brothers, passion will break out.
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So it is with the Christian soule and Christ, howsoever there be desertion (for causes before mentioned) because the Church was negligent (as we heare) and partly for the time to come, that Christ by his estrangement might sweeten his comming againe, howsoever there may be strangenesse for a time,
So it is with the Christian soul and christ, howsoever there be desertion (for Causes before mentioned) Because the Church was negligent (as we hear) and partly for the time to come, that christ by his estrangement might sweeten his coming again, howsoever there may be strangeness for a time,
The Use should be, not onely for Comfort, to stay us in such times, but to teach us likewise to waite and never give ever, If the Church had given over here she had not had such gratious manifestations of Christ to her:
The Use should be, not only for Comfort, to stay us in such times, but to teach us likewise to wait and never give ever, If the Church had given over Here she had not had such gracious manifestations of christ to her:
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when the soule is thus stretched with desire in the sence of want, then he fils it againe till it burst soorth, My Beloved is mine and I am his ▪ it was a good experiment of Bernard, and holy man in ill times tibi accidit, &c. speaking of Christs dealing with his Church, he comes and he goeth away for thy good, he comes for thy good to comfort thee,
when the soul is thus stretched with desire in the sense of want, then he fills it again till it burst forth, My beloved is mine and I am his ▪ it was a good experiment of Bernard, and holy man in ill times tibi accidit, etc. speaking of Christ dealing with his Church, he comes and he Goes away for thy good, he comes for thy good to Comfort thee,
If you would see a paralell place to 〈 ◊ 〉, looke in Cant. • where there is the like case •t the •pouse and Christ, By night on my bed I sought him, the Church sought Christ not onely by •ay but by night, I sought him whom my s••le loved, though she wanted him,
If you would see a parallel place to 〈 ◊ 〉, look in Cant • where there is the like case •t the •pouse and christ, By night on my Bed I sought him, the Church sought christ not only by •ay but by night, I sought him whom my s••le loved, though she wanted him,
so we see the Church before my text, cals him my beloved still though she wanted communion with him, well she goes on, I sought him, but I found him not, would the Church give over there? no,
so we see the Church before my text, calls him my Beloved still though she wanted communion with him, well she Goes on, I sought him, but I found him not, would the Church give over there? no,
when by her own seeking she could not finde Christ, she inquires, Saw you him whom my s••le loveth, she enquires of the Watchmen, the guides of Gods people, who could not satisfie her fully, she could not find her beloved,
when by her own seeking she could not find christ, she inquires, Saw you him whom my s••le loves, she enquires of the Watchmen, the guides of God's people, who could not satisfy her Fully, she could not find her Beloved,
yet what doth she, she shewes Verse 4. It was but a li••le that she stayed (after she had used all meanes private and publike, in her bed, out of her bed, by the Watchmen and others:
yet what does she, she shows Verse 4. It was but a li••le that she stayed (After she had used all means private and public, in her Bed, out of her Bed, by the Watchmen and Others:
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perhaps we have used all meanes private and publike, and yet finde not that comfort we look for, O but waite a while, God hath a long time waited for thee, be thou content to waite a while for him, we shall not loose by it,
perhaps we have used all means private and public, and yet find not that Comfort we look for, Oh but wait a while, God hath a long time waited for thee, be thou content to wait a while for him, we shall not lose by it,
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for it followes in the next verse, after she had found him whom her soule loved, I held him, I would not let him goe, so this is the issue of desertions, they stirre up diligence and searching in the use of meanes private and publike,
for it follows in the next verse, After she had found him whom her soul loved, I held him, I would not let him go, so this is the issue of desertions, they stir up diligence and searching in the use of means private and public,
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and exercise patience to waite Gods leisure, who will not suffer a gratious soule to faile of its expectation, at length he will fulfill the desires of them that feare him,
and exercise patience to wait God's leisure, who will not suffer a gracious soul to fail of its expectation, At length he will fulfil the Desires of them that Fear him,
so that here is more in the words breath'd from such an inflamed heart the• in ordinary construction can bee pickt out ( I am my Bel•veds, &c) comming from a full and large heart, expressing the union and communion between Christ & the Church (especially after a desertion) I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine.
so that Here is more in the words breathed from such an inflamed heart the• in ordinary construction can be picked out (I am my Bel•veds, etc.) coming from a full and large heart, expressing the Union and communion between christ & the Church (especially After a desertion) I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine.
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First, (I say) the union, viz. the union of persons which is before all comfort and communion of graces, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, Christs person is ours, and our persons are his:
First, (I say) the Union, viz. the Union of Persons which is before all Comfort and communion of graces, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, Christ person is ours, and our Persons Are his:
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as she hath passed over all the right of her selfe to her husband so it is in this mysticall marriage that that intitles us to communion of graces is union of persons betweene Christ and his Church, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved himselfe is mine;
as she hath passed over all the right of her self to her husband so it is in this mystical marriage that that entitles us to communion of graces is Union of Persons between christ and his Church, I am my Beloveds and my beloved himself is mine;
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then all is mine, what he hath done, what he hath suffered is mine, the benefit of all is mine, what he hath is mine, his prerogatives and priviledges to be the Son of God and heire of Heaven and the like, all is mine,
then all is mine, what he hath done, what he hath suffered is mine, the benefit of all is mine, what he hath is mine, his prerogatives and privileges to be the Son of God and heir of Heaven and the like, all is mine,
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The Originall and spring hereof is Christs uniting and communicating himselfe to his Church first, the spring begins to the streame, what hath the streame or cesterne in it,
The Original and spring hereof is Christ uniting and communicating himself to his Church First, the spring begins to the stream, what hath the stream or cistern in it,
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It was a true speech of Augustine, Quicquid bo•••, &c, whatsoever is good in the world or lovely it is either God or from God, it is either Christ or from Christ, he begins it:
It was a true speech of Augustine, Quicquid bo•••, etc., whatsoever is good in the world or lovely it is either God or from God, it is either christ or from christ, he begins it:
it is said in nature, love descends, the father and the mother love the child before the child can love them, love indeed is of a fiery nature, onely here is the dissimilitude, fire ascends, love descends, it is stronger descending from the greater to the lesse,
it is said in nature, love descends, the father and the mother love the child before the child can love them, love indeed is of a fiery nature, only Here is the dissimilitude, fire ascends, love descends, it is Stronger descending from the greater to the less,
then ascending up from the meaner to the greater, and that for this, Amongst other reasons, Because the greater person lookes upon the lesser as a peece of himselfe:
then ascending up from the meaner to the greater, and that for this, among other Reasons, Because the greater person looks upon the lesser as a piece of himself:
for all the motives or morall perswasions in the world without the Spirit cannot make us love, we are taught of God to love one another, our brethren whom we see daily, saith Paul, much more need we to be taught to love him whom we never saw, so that his love kindles ours by way of reflection.
for all the motives or moral persuasions in the world without the Spirit cannot make us love, we Are taught of God to love one Another, our brothers whom we see daily, Says Paul, much more need we to be taught to love him whom we never saw, so that his love kindles ours by Way of reflection.
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If God love us thus, what must we doe? meditate upon his love, let our hearts be warmed with the consideration of it, let us bring them to that fire of his love, and then they will wax hot within us,
If God love us thus, what must we do? meditate upon his love, let our hearts be warmed with the consideration of it, let us bring them to that fire of his love, and then they will wax hight within us,
In a word these words, I am my Bel•veds and my Beloved is mine, to joyne them both together, they imply a mutuall propriety, Christ h•th a propriety in me, and • in Christ peculiar propriety, Christ is mine,
In a word these words, I am my Bel•veds and my beloved is mine, to join them both together, they imply a mutual propriety, christ h•th a propriety in me, and • in christ peculiar propriety, christ is mine,
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Then againe these words I am his, implies 〈 ◊ 〉 love, all is mutuall in them, mutuall propriety, mutuall peculiarity and mutuall love, I love Christ so as I love nothing else, there is nothing above him in my heart,
Then again these words I am his, Implies 〈 ◊ 〉 love, all is mutual in them, mutual propriety, mutual peculiarity and mutual love, I love christ so as I love nothing Else, there is nothing above him in my heart,
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It is the language of a new borne Christian, he 〈 ◊ 〉 to his Father, there is a kinde of familia•ity betweene him and his God in Christ, who gives the entrance and accesse to God,
It is the language of a new born Christian, he 〈 ◊ 〉 to his Father, there is a kind of familia•ity between him and his God in christ, who gives the Entrance and access to God,
Those that are not given to prayer, they cannot in truth speake these words, as the Church doth here, I 〈 ◊ 〉 my Beloveds and my 〈 ◊ 〉 is mine, for they imply sweet familiarity.
Those that Are not given to prayer, they cannot in truth speak these words, as the Church does Here, I 〈 ◊ 〉 my Beloveds and my 〈 ◊ 〉 is mine, for they imply sweet familiarity.
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Then againe they imply mutuall 〈 ◊ 〉 one to another, he is mine and I am his, the one is a glasse to the other, Christ sees himselfe in me, I see my selfe in him,
Then again they imply mutual 〈 ◊ 〉 one to Another, he is mine and I am his, the one is a glass to the other, christ sees himself in me, I see my self in him,
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for love 〈 ◊ 〉 the soule to the likenesse of the party loved, I am his, I resemble him, I am his, I have given my selfe to him, I carry his picture and resemblance in my soule,
for love 〈 ◊ 〉 the soul to the likeness of the party loved, I am his, I resemble him, I am his, I have given my self to him, I carry his picture and resemblance in my soul,
Christ out of love became like me in all things, wherein I am not like the Divell (that is 〈 ◊ 〉 excepted) if he 〈 ◊ 〉 like me, taking my nature that I might be neare him in the fellowship of grace, My Beloved is mine, I will be as like him as possible I can, I am his, every Christian carries a character of Christs disposition as farre as weaknesse will suffer, you may know Christ in every Christian,
christ out of love became like me in all things, wherein I am not like the devil (that is 〈 ◊ 〉 excepted) if he 〈 ◊ 〉 like me, taking my nature that I might be near him in the fellowship of grace, My beloved is mine, I will be as like him as possible I can, I am his, every Christian carries a character of Christ disposition as Far as weakness will suffer, you may know christ in every Christian,
Now where you see a malitious, uncleane, worldly spirit, know that is a stampe of the Divell, none of Christs, he that hath not the Spirit of God is none of his,
Now where you see a malicious, unclean, worldly Spirit, know that is a stamp of the devil, none of Christ, he that hath not the Spirit of God is none of his,
Againe, these words, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, imply a mutuall care that Christ and the soule have one of the good of another, of each others honour and reputation,
Again, these words, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, imply a mutual care that christ and the soul have one of the good of Another, of each Others honour and reputation,
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so a Christian soule (if it can say with truth and sincerity I am Christs) it must needs have care of Christs good, of his children, Religion and Truth.
so a Christian soul (if it can say with truth and sincerity I am Christ) it must needs have care of Christ good, of his children, Religion and Truth.
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and stoope to come from Heaven to save me, and shall I have no care for him and his glory? hee hath left his truth and his Church behind him, and shall not I defend his truth and stand for the poore Church to the utmost of my power against all contrary power? shall not J stand for Religion? shall it be all one to me, what opinions are held? shall I pretend he cares for me,
and stoop to come from Heaven to save me, and shall I have no care for him and his glory? he hath left his truth and his Church behind him, and shall not I defend his truth and stand for the poor Church to the utmost of my power against all contrary power? shall not J stand for Religion? shall it be all one to me, what opinions Are held? shall I pretend he Cares for me,
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Is it not an honour to me that he hath trusted me to care for any thing that he will be honoured by my care, Beloved it is an honour for us that we may speake a good word for Religion,
Is it not an honour to me that he hath trusted me to care for any thing that he will be honoured by my care, beloved it is an honour for us that we may speak a good word for Religion,
Likewise there is implyed a mutuall complacency in these words, by a complacency I meane a resting, contenting love, Christ hath a complacency and resting in the Church,
Likewise there is employed a mutual complacency in these words, by a complacency I mean a resting, contenting love, christ hath a complacency and resting in the Church,
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Let this put us upon a search into our selves, what we retire to when we meete with afflictions, those that have brutish and beastly soules retire to carnall contentments, to good fellowship, forget, besot,
Let this put us upon a search into our selves, what we retire to when we meet with afflictions, those that have brutish and beastly Souls retire to carnal contentment's, to good fellowship, forget, besot,
and fly away from themselves their owne consciences and though• of their own trouble, wheras a soule that 〈 ◊ 〉 any acquaintance with God in Christ or any interest into Christ,
and fly away from themselves their own Consciences and though• of their own trouble, whereas a soul that 〈 ◊ 〉 any acquaintance with God in christ or any Interest into christ,
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The last thing implyed is courage, a branch of the former, say all against it what they can, saith the resolved soule, I will be Christs, here is courage with resolution, agreeable hereto is that, Isa 44. 5. One shall say I am the Lords,
The last thing employed is courage, a branch of the former, say all against it what they can, Says the resolved soul, I will be Christ, Here is courage with resolution, agreeable hereto is that, Isaiah 44. 5. One shall say I am the lords,
and another shall call himselfe by the name of Iaacob, another shall subscribe and surname himselfe by the name of Israel. Where there is not this resolution in good causes, there is not the Spirit of Christ, there is no 〈 ◊ 〉 into Christ, it is but a delusion and selfe-flattery to say I am Christs,
and Another shall call himself by the name of Jacob, Another shall subscribe and surname himself by the name of Israel. Where there is not this resolution in good Causes, there is not the Spirit of christ, there is no 〈 ◊ 〉 into christ, it is but a delusion and Self-flattery to say I am Christ,
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He hath married, me for ever and ever, therefore if J hope to have inte••st in him for comfort for ever and ever, I must be sure to yeeld my selfe to him for ever and ever,
He hath married, me for ever and ever, Therefore if J hope to have inte••st in him for Comfort for ever and ever, I must be sure to yield my self to him for ever and ever,
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These and such like places in Scripture runne parralell with this in the text, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, not onely holding in the person,
These and such like places in Scripture run parallel with this in the text, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, not only holding in the person,
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if we will have Christ to stand for us and to be an advocate to pleade our ca•se (as he doth) in Heaven, we must resolve to stand for him against all enemies, Heretiks, Schismaticks, Persecutors whatsoever, that we will walke in the name of our God for ever and ever.
if we will have christ to stand for us and to be an advocate to plead our ca•se (as he does) in Heaven, we must resolve to stand for him against all enemies, Heretics, Schismatics, Persecutors whatsoever, that we will walk in the name of our God for ever and ever.
But when the case is not thus with us, and that neither we can feele comfort from Christ, nor have this assurance of his love to us, what should we judge of such?
But when the case is not thus with us, and that neither we can feel Comfort from christ, nor have this assurance of his love to us, what should we judge of such?
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We should not wonder to see poore soules distempered when they are in spirituall desertions, considering how the Spouse cannot endure the absence of Christ, it is out of love,
We should not wonder to see poor Souls distempered when they Are in spiritual desertions, considering how the Spouse cannot endure the absence of christ, it is out of love,
But for a more full answer, in 〈 ◊ 〉 of feeling of the love of Christ in regard of that measure we would (for there is never altogether a want of feeling) there is so much as keepes from despaire alway,
But for a more full answer, in 〈 ◊ 〉 of feeling of the love of christ in regard of that measure we would (for there is never altogether a want of feeling) there is so much as keeps from despair always,
so it shall not be for our disadvantage that he retires at all, his absence at length will end in a sweet discovery of himselfe more aboundantly then before, he absents himselfe for our good, to make us more humble and watchfull for the time to come, more pitifull to others, more to prize our former condition, to justifie the waies of God more strictly, to walke with him, to regaine that sweet communion which by our negligence and security we lost,
so it shall not be for our disadvantage that he retires At all, his absence At length will end in a sweet discovery of himself more abundantly then before, he absents himself for our good, to make us more humble and watchful for the time to come, more pitiful to Others, more to prize our former condition, to justify the ways of God more strictly, to walk with him, to regain that sweet communion which by our negligence and security we lost,
and yet more immediately it was after the Church had so deservedly exalted him in such lofty praises, This is my Beloved, the chiefe of tenne thousand, he is altogether lovely:
and yet more immediately it was After the Church had so deservedly exalted him in such lofty praises, This is my beloved, the chief of tenne thousand, he is altogether lovely:
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When we set our hearts to the high exaltation of Christ above all things in the world, proclaiming him the chi•fe of tenne thousand, this at the last breeds a gratious discovery, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, for Christ when he sees us faithfull and so loving that we will not endure his absence,
When we Set our hearts to the high exaltation of christ above all things in the world, proclaiming him the chi•fe of tenne thousand, this At the last breeds a gracious discovery, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, for christ when he sees us faithful and so loving that we will not endure his absence,
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In the words you see a mutuall interest and owning betweene Christ and the Church, howsoever in the order of words, the Church saith, I am my Beloveds first,
In the words you see a mutual Interest and owning between christ and the Church, howsoever in the order of words, the Church Says, I am my Beloveds First,
yet in order of nature, Christ is ours first, though not in order of discovery, there is one order of knowing and another order of causing, many things are knowne by the effect,
yet in order of nature, christ is ours First, though not in order of discovery, there is one order of knowing and Another order of causing, many things Are known by the Effect,
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And Christ is ours by his Spirit that witnesseth so much to our spirits, for the Spirit is given for this purpose, to shew us all things that are given us of God, whereof Christ is the chiefe,
And christ is ours by his Spirit that Witnesseth so much to our spirits, for the Spirit is given for this purpose, to show us all things that Are given us of God, whereof christ is the chief,
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Can we want righteousnesse, while we have Christs Righteousnesse, is not his garment large enough for himselfe and us too? is not his obedience enough for us? shall we need to patch it up with our owne righteousnesse? he is ours, therefore his obedience is ours.
Can we want righteousness, while we have Christ Righteousness, is not his garment large enough for himself and us too? is not his Obedience enough for us? shall we need to patch it up with our own righteousness? he is ours, Therefore his Obedience is ours.
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therefore what if he want those appendencies, the lesser things, he hath the maine, what if he want a riveret, a streame, he hath the spring, the ocean, him in whom all things are,
Therefore what if he want those appendencies, the lesser things, he hath the main, what if he want a riveret, a stream, he hath the spring, the Ocean, him in whom all things Are,
O may some say, this is but a speculation, Christ is yours, a man may want and be in misery for all that, no it is a reality, Christ is ours, and all things else are ours, he that can command all things is mine,
O may Some say, this is but a speculation, christ is yours, a man may want and be in misery for all that, no it is a reality, christ is ours, and all things Else Are ours, he that can command all things is mine,
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if they were he would not with-hold them from me, if there were none to be had without a miracle, no comfort, no friends, he could and would make new out of nothing,
if they were he would not withhold them from me, if there were none to be had without a miracle, no Comfort, no Friends, he could and would make new out of nothing,
That you may the more fully feed on this comfort, study the excellencies of Christ in the Scripture, the riches and honour that he hath, the favour he is in with his Father, with the intercession that he makes in Heaven, study his mercy, goodnesse, offices, power, &c. and then come home to your selves, all this is mine,
That you may the more Fully feed on this Comfort, study the excellencies of christ in the Scripture, the riches and honour that he hath, the favour he is in with his Father, with the Intercession that he makes in Heaven, study his mercy, Goodness, Offices, power, etc. and then come home to your selves, all this is mine,
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and paid so deare for us, when he died and satisfied divine justice, he did it with a purpose to marry us to himselfe, we have nothing to bring him but debt and misery,
and paid so deer for us, when he died and satisfied divine Justice, he did it with a purpose to marry us to himself, we have nothing to bring him but debt and misery,
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what a plea doth this put into our mouthes for all things that are beneficiall to us, Lord I am thine, save me (saith the Psalmist) why? save me, beca•se I am thine, I am thine, Lord teach me and direct me.
what a plea does this put into our mouths for all things that Are beneficial to us, Lord I am thine, save me (Says the Psalmist) why? save me, beca•se I am thine, I am thine, Lord teach me and Direct me.
if it be an argument strong enough amongst men (weake men) J am thine, I am thy child, J am thy Spouse, &c. Shall we attribute more pitty and mercie to our selves then to the God of mercy and comfort, who planted these affections in the creature? Shall hee make men tender and carefull over others,
if it be an argument strong enough among men (weak men) J am thine, I am thy child, J am thy Spouse, etc. Shall we attribute more pity and mercy to our selves then to the God of mercy and Comfort, who planted these affections in the creature? Shall he make men tender and careful over Others,
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and shall not he himselfe be carefull of his owne flock? doe wee thinke that hee will neglect his Jewels, his Spouse, his Diadem and Crowne? he will not.
and shall not he himself be careful of his own flock? do we think that he will neglect his Jewels, his Spouse, his Diadem and Crown? he will not.
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The answer is, all that the Church or any particular Christian suffers in this world, it is but that there may be a conformity betweene the Spouse and the Husband.
The answer is, all that the Church or any particular Christian suffers in this world, it is but that there may be a conformity between the Spouse and the Husband.
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The Head wore a Crowne of thornes, and went to heaven and happinesse through a great deale of misery and abasement in the world, the lowest that ever was:
The Head wore a Crown of thorns, and went to heaven and happiness through a great deal of misery and abasement in the world, the lowest that ever was:
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but to bring the Church and Christ neerer together, that is all the hurt they doe, to drive the Church neerer to Christ then before, Christ is as neere to his Church as ever in the greatest afflictions by his Spirit, Christ cries out on the Crosse, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me;
but to bring the Church and christ nearer together, that is all the hurt they do, to drive the Church nearer to christ then before, christ is as near to his Church as ever in the greatest afflictions by his Spirit, christ cries out on the Cross, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me;
The Church hath never sweeter communion with Christ, then under the greatest crosses, and therfore they many times have proved the ground of the greatest comforts,
The Church hath never Sweeten communion with christ, then under the greatest Crosses, and Therefore they many times have proved the ground of the greatest comforts,
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for Christ leades the Church into the wildernesse, and then speakes to her heart, H•sea 2. 14. Christ speakes to the heart of his Spouse in the wildernesse, that is, in a place of no comfort, there are no Orchards or pleasures,
for christ leads the Church into the Wilderness, and then speaks to her heart, H•sea 2. 14. christ speaks to the heart of his Spouse in the Wilderness, that is, in a place of no Comfort, there Are no Orchards or pleasures,
Christ speakes to the heart of his children, there is in the wildernesse oftentimes a sweet intercourse of love incomparably beyond the time of prosperity.
christ speaks to the heart of his children, there is in the Wilderness oftentimes a sweet intercourse of love incomparably beyond the time of Prosperity.
Againe, to stay your hearts, know this will not be long, as we see here the Church seemed to be forsaken and neglected, fell into the hands of cruell Watchmen,
Again, to stay your hearts, know this will not be long, as we see Here the Church seemed to be forsaken and neglected, fell into the hands of cruel Watchmen,
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It shall not be alway ill with the Church, those that survive us shall see other manner of daies then we see yet (whatsoever we shall our selves) Hence we have also an Use of triall;
It shall not be always ill with the Church, those that survive us shall see other manner of days then we see yet (whatsoever we shall our selves) Hence we have also an Use of trial;
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and all with my selfe, if I have any honour, he shall have it, I will use it for his glory, my riches I will give them to him and his Church and Ministery and Children, (as occasion shall serve).
and all with my self, if I have any honour, he shall have it, I will use it for his glory, my riches I will give them to him and his Church and Ministry and Children, (as occasion shall serve).
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It is said of the Macedonians, they gave themselves to Christ, and then their riches and goods, it is an easie matter to give our riches to Christ when wee have given our selves rst.
It is said of the Macedonians, they gave themselves to christ, and then their riches and goods, it is an easy matter to give our riches to christ when we have given our selves rst.
A Christian as soone as ever he becomes a Christian, and ever after to death and in death too, he gives up himselfe to Christ? they that stand with Christ,
A Christian as soon as ever he becomes a Christian, and ever After to death and in death too, he gives up himself to christ? they that stand with christ,
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and will give this or that particular, will part onely with idle things that they may spare, are they Christs, No, a Christian gives himselfe, and all his to Christ:
and will give this or that particular, will part only with idle things that they may spare, Are they Christ, No, a Christian gives himself, and all his to christ:
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as it is Rom. 12. the issue of all that learned profound discourse in the former part of the Epistle that Christ justifieth us by his righteousnesse and merit,
as it is Rom. 12. the issue of all that learned profound discourse in the former part of the Epistle that christ Justifieth us by his righteousness and merit,
Therefore here we have another answer to Satan, if he come to us and solicite us to sinne, let the Christians heart make this answer, I am not mine owne, what hath Satan and his instruments to doe with me? is my body his to defile, is my tongue his to sweare at his pleasure, shall I make the temple of God the member of an harlot? (as the Apostle reasons) shall I defile my vessell with sinne? What saith converted Ep•r••m, Hosea 14. 8. What have I any more to doe with Id•ls,
Therefore Here we have Another answer to Satan, if he come to us and solicit us to sin, let the Christians heart make this answer, I am not mine own, what hath Satan and his Instruments to do with me? is my body his to defile, is my tongue his to swear At his pleasure, shall I make the temple of God the member of an harlot? (as the Apostle Reasons) shall I defile my vessel with sin? What Says converted Ep•r••m, Hosea 14. 8. What have I any more to do with Id•ls,
indeed when a Christian is resolute, the world counts such to be lost, hee is gone, we have lost him, say your dissolute prosane persons It is true they have lost him indeed,
indeed when a Christian is resolute, the world counts such to be lost, he is gone, we have lost him, say your dissolute Profane Persons It is true they have lost him indeed,
if Christ will have us spend our blood, consider this I am not mine owne in life nor death, and it is my happinesse that I am not my owne, for if J were mine owne what should I doe with my selfe, I should loose my selfe as Adam did. It is therefore my happinesse that I am not mine owne, that J am not the worlds, that I am not the Divells, that none else hath to doe with me, to claime any interest in me,
if christ will have us spend our blood, Consider this I am not mine own in life nor death, and it is my happiness that I am not my own, for if J were mine own what should I do with my self, I should lose my self as Adam did. It is Therefore my happiness that I am not mine own, that J am not the world's, that I am not the Devils, that none Else hath to do with me, to claim any Interest in me,
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Remember this for the time to come, if there be any thing that wee will not p•rt with for Christs sake, it will be our bane, we shall loose Christ and it too.
remember this for the time to come, if there be any thing that we will not p•rt with for Christ sake, it will be our bane, we shall lose christ and it too.
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If we will not say with a perfect Spirit, I am his, my life, my credit, my person is his, any thing his, looke what we will not give for him, at length we shall loose and part with it and him too.
If we will not say with a perfect Spirit, I am his, my life, my credit, my person is his, any thing his, look what we will not give for him, At length we shall lose and part with it and him too.
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yea in a manner with all his people are they goe out of this world to lay all high thing• low, beate downe every high thought and imagination, which exalteth it selfe against him, that they may give themselves and all they have to Christ, if he call for it,
yea in a manner with all his people Are they go out of this world to lay all high thing• low, beat down every high Thought and imagination, which Exalteth it self against him, that they may give themselves and all they have to christ, if he call for it,
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Now this followes upon apprehension of Christ being ours, I am my Beloveds, because my 〈 ◊ 〉 is 〈 ◊ 〉 first, there are foure reasons why Christ must be given to us,
Now this follows upon apprehension of christ being ours, I am my Beloveds, Because my 〈 ◊ 〉 is 〈 ◊ 〉 First, there Are foure Reasons why christ must be given to us,
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for love descends, whereas fire ascends, the superiour first loves the inferiour, Christ must descend in his love to us, ere we can ascend to him in our affections.
for love descends, whereas fire ascends, the superior First loves the inferior, christ must descend in his love to us, ere we can ascend to him in our affections.
depart from me for I am but a sinnefull man So the soule of every man would say if first it were not perswaded of Gods love in Christ, who amongst us shall dwell with the everlasting burning,
depart from me for I am but a sinful man So the soul of every man would say if First it were not persuaded of God's love in christ, who among us shall dwell with the everlasting burning,
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at length saying unto our soules, I am thy •alvation, Whereupon the soule first finding his love, loves him backe againe of whom it •inds if selfe so much beloved,
At length saying unto our Souls, I am thy •alvation, Whereupon the soul First finding his love, loves him back again of whom it •inds if self so much Beloved,
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It is with the Spirit of God, as with the spirits in the soule and body of a man, there is a marriage betwixt the body and soule, the spirits joyne both together, being of a middle nature,
It is with the Spirit of God, as with the spirits in the soul and body of a man, there is a marriage betwixt the body and soul, the spirits join both together, being of a middle nature,
And againe, these words discover the mutuall coherence of Iustification and Sanctification, and the dependance one upon another, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine, Christ is mine, his righteousnesse is mine for my iustification, I am clothed with Christ,
And again, these words discover the mutual coherence of Justification and Sanctification, and the dependence one upon Another, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine, christ is mine, his righteousness is mine for my justification, I am clothed with christ,
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but is that all? No, I am my Beloveds, I am Christs, there is a returne of Faith in Sanctification, the same Spirit that witnesseth Christ is ours, it sanctifies and alters our disposition, that we can say, I am Christs.
but is that all? No, I am my Beloveds, I am Christ, there is a return of Faith in Sanctification, the same Spirit that Witnesseth christ is ours, it Sanctifies and alters our disposition, that we can say, I am Christ.
It serves to instruct us therefore in the necessary connexion of these two, Iustification and Sanctification, against the idle slander of Papists, that sinnefully traduce that Doctrine,
It serves to instruct us Therefore in the necessary connexion of these two, Justification and Sanctification, against the idle slander of Papists, that sinfully traduce that Doctrine,
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as if we were Solifideans, as if we severed Iustification from Sanctification. No, we hold here that whensoever Christ is ours, there is a Spirit of Sanctification in us, to yeeld all to Christ,
as if we were Solifideans, as if we severed Justification from Sanctification. No, we hold Here that whensoever christ is ours, there is a Spirit of Sanctification in us, to yield all to christ,
This likewise helps us (by way of Direction) to understand the Covenant of grace, and the Seales of the Covenant, what they inforce and comprise, not onely what God will doe to us,
This likewise helps us (by Way of Direction) to understand the Covenant of grace, and the Seals of the Covenant, what they enforce and comprise, not only what God will do to us,
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A Covenant holds not on one side, but on both, Christ is mine, and I am Christs againe, I will bee their God, but they must have grace to be my people, and then the Covenant is made up.
A Covenant holds not on one side, but on both, christ is mine, and I am Christ again, I will be their God, but they must have grace to be my people, and then the Covenant is made up.
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To proceed to make an Use of Comfort to poore doubting Christians, I am my Beloveds, is the voice of the whole Church, that all ranks of Christians (if they be true) may without presumption take up.
To proceed to make an Use of Comfort to poor doubting Christians, I am my Beloveds, is the voice of the Whole Church, that all ranks of Christians (if they be true) may without presumption take up.
and a spice of envy in Christians that are weaker, if they have not all that great measure of grace which they see in others, they feare they have none at all,
and a spice of envy in Christians that Are Weaker, if they have not all that great measure of grace which they see in Others, they Fear they have none At all,
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Every Christian may say with Paul, I live by Faith in the Sonne of God, that hath loved me and gave himselfe for me, and with Thomas, my God and my Lord.
Every Christian may say with Paul, I live by Faith in the Son of God, that hath loved me and gave himself for me, and with Thomas, my God and my Lord.
as if there were but one, and regards every one so, as he doth not forget the whole, Sic omnibus attentus ut non detentus, &c. Christ so attends to all that hee is not deteined from any particular,
as if there were but one, and regards every one so, as he does not forget the Whole, Sic omnibus attentus ut non detentus, etc. christ so attends to all that he is not detained from any particular,
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and to every one, as if there were no other, hee so loves each one that every Christian may say as well as the whole Church, Christ is mine and I am Christs.
and to every one, as if there were no other, he so loves each one that every Christian may say as well as the Whole Church, christ is mine and I am Christ.
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To come to make an Use of Direction, how to come to be able to say this, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine? For answer heereto take notice in the first place from the dependance, Christ must be first ours before wee can give our selves to him,
To come to make an Use of Direction, how to come to be able to say this, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine? For answer hereto take notice in the First place from the dependence, christ must be First ours before we can give our selves to him,
and in our apprehension lost, then goe to consider his love, his constant love to his Church and children, whom he loves he loves to the end, we must warme our soules with the consideration of the love of God in him to us,
and in our apprehension lost, then go to Consider his love, his constant love to his Church and children, whom he loves he loves to the end, we must warm our Souls with the consideration of the love of God in him to us,
yet the strength of a Christians comfort lies in this, that first, Christ is mine, and then in the second place, that I am his. Now (I say) that we may be able to maintaine this blessed tradition of giving our selves to Christ, Let us dwell in the consideration of his love to us,
yet the strength of a Christians Comfort lies in this, that First, christ is mine, and then in the second place, that I am his. Now (I say) that we may be able to maintain this blessed tradition of giving our selves to christ, Let us dwell in the consideration of his love to us,
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Wherefore serves the Ministrie? Among many others, this is one maine end, to lay open the unsearchable riches of Christ, therein you have something of Christ unfolded, of his Natures, Offices,
Wherefore serves the Ministry? Among many Others, this is one main end, to lay open the unsearchable riches of christ, therein you have something of christ unfolded, of his Nature's, Offices,
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Let it bee our labour that all the beames of our love may meete in Christ, that he may be as the Church saith, our Beloved, My Beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds (saith shee) as if the Church had no love out of Chri•t.
Let it be our labour that all the beams of our love may meet in christ, that he may be as the Church Says, our beloved, My beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds (Says she) as if the Church had no love out of Chri•t.
Againe, that we may inflame our hearts with the love of Christ, as we are exhorted by Iude, Let us consider the vanity of all things that should entise us from Christ, and labour every day more and more to draw our affections from them,
Again, that we may inflame our hearts with the love of christ, as we Are exhorted by Iude, Let us Consider the vanity of all things that should entice us from christ, and labour every day more and more to draw our affections from them,
So if we will have Christ to delight in us, that wee may say we are his, let us labour to sequester our affections more and more from all earthly things, that we may not have such hearts,
So if we will have christ to delight in us, that we may say we Are his, let us labour to sequester our affections more and more from all earthly things, that we may not have such hearts,
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Indeed there is reason for this exhortation, for all earthly things, they are all vaine and empty things, there is an emptinesse in whatsoever is in the world (save Christ) therefore we should not set our affections too much upon them;
Indeed there is reason for this exhortation, for all earthly things, they Are all vain and empty things, there is an emptiness in whatsoever is in the world (save christ) Therefore we should not Set our affections too much upon them;
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Therefore the Apostle wisheth that they might know all the demensions of Gods love in Christ, there is a height, Eph. 3. 1•. breadth, length, and depth of the love of God.
Therefore the Apostle wishes that they might know all the dimensions of God's love in christ, there is a height, Ephesians 3. 1•. breadth, length, and depth of the love of God.
Againe, let us labour to walke in the light of a sanctified knowledge to bee attained by the Gospell, for as it is, 1. Iohn 1. 3. the end of all our preaching is to assure Christ to the soule, that we may be able to say without deceiving our owne soules, I am my Beloveds and my Beloved is mine.
Again, let us labour to walk in the Light of a sanctified knowledge to be attained by the Gospel, for as it is, 1. John 1. 3. the end of all our preaching is to assure christ to the soul, that we may be able to say without deceiving our own Souls, I am my Beloveds and my beloved is mine.
and have communion with the Father and the Sonne, when yet wee walke in darkenesse, in sinnes against conscience, in willfull ignorance, the darkenesse of an evill life, wee have no communion with Christ;
and have communion with the Father and the Son, when yet we walk in darkness, in Sins against conscience, in wilful ignorance, the darkness of an evil life, we have no communion with christ;
therefore if we will have communion with him, let us walke in the light, and labour to be lightsome in our understandings, to have a great deale of knowledge,
Therefore if we will have communion with him, let us walk in the Light, and labour to be lightsome in our understandings, to have a great deal of knowledge,
Those that live in sinnes against conscience, and are friends to the darkenesse of ignorance, of an evill life, Oh they never thinke of the fellowship with Christ and with God, these things are meere riddles to them, they have no hope of them,
Those that live in Sins against conscience, and Are Friends to the darkness of ignorance, of an evil life, O they never think of the fellowship with christ and with God, these things Are mere riddles to them, they have no hope of them,
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or if any, their hope is in vaine, they barre themselves of ever having comfortable communion with Christ here, much lesse shall they enjoy him hereafter in Heaven.
or if any, their hope is in vain, they bar themselves of ever having comfortable communion with christ Here, much less shall they enjoy him hereafter in Heaven.
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to which end pray with the holy Apostle, Ephes I. That you may have the Spirit of Revelation, that excellent Spirit of God to reveale the things of God, that wee may have the light discovered to us.
to which end pray with the holy Apostle, Ephesians I. That you may have the Spirit of Revelation, that excellent Spirit of God to reveal the things of God, that we may have the Light discovered to us.
The very light of nature is comfortable, much more that of grace, therefore labour to grow daily more and more in the knowl•dge and obedience of the light.
The very Light of nature is comfortable, much more that of grace, Therefore labour to grow daily more and more in the knowl•dge and Obedience of the Light.
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for such as are not yet, that you may be provoked to draw to fellowship with Christ, Do but consider you are as branches cut off, that will wither and dye,
for such as Are not yet, that you may be provoked to draw to fellowship with christ, Do but Consider you Are as branches Cut off, that will wither and die,
and be cast into the fire, unlesse you be grafted into the living stock, Christ, you are as naked persons in a storme not cloathed with any thing to stand against the storme of Gods wrath, let this force you to get into Christ.
and be cast into the fire, unless you be grafted into the living stock, christ, you Are as naked Persons in a storm not clothed with any thing to stand against the storm of God's wrath, let this force you to get into christ.
And next for incouragement consider, Christ offereth himselfe to all in the Gospell and that is the end of the Ministrie to bring Christ & our soules together, to make a spirituall marriage, to lay open his riches and to draw you to him,
And next for encouragement Consider, christ Offereth himself to all in the Gospel and that is the end of the Ministry to bring christ & our Souls together, to make a spiritual marriage, to lay open his riches and to draw you to him,
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if you confesse your sinnes he will forgive them, and you shall have mercy, Herelieves those that are wearied and heavy laden, and bids those come to him that are thirsty, Christ came to seek, and to save that which was lost.
if you confess your Sins he will forgive them, and you shall have mercy, Herelieves those that Are wearied and heavy laden, and bids those come to him that Are thirsty, christ Come to seek, and to save that which was lost.
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Christ doth not match with you, Answ. because you are good, but to make you good, Christ takes you not with any dowry, all that hee requires is to confesse your beggery and to come with emptinesse.
christ does not match with you, Answer Because you Are good, but to make you good, christ Takes you not with any dowry, all that he requires is to confess your beggary and to come with emptiness.
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He takes us not because we are cleane, but because he wil purge us, he takes us in our bloud when hee first takes us, Let none despaire either for want of worth or of strength, Christ seeth that for strength we are dead,
He Takes us not Because we Are clean, but Because he will purge us, he Takes us in our blood when he First Takes us, Let none despair either for want of worth or of strength, christ sees that for strength we Are dead,
and wee free our hands, and may free our soules from the guilt thereof, therefore as you love your owne soules, come in at length and stand out no longer.
and we free our hands, and may free our Souls from the guilt thereof, Therefore as you love your own Souls, come in At length and stand out no longer.
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For one part of Christs Office is to purge his Church by his Spirit more and more, Ephes. 5. 27. not to cast her away for her infirmities, but to wash and cleanse it more and more till it bee a glorious Spouse like himselfe.
For one part of Christ Office is to purge his Church by his Spirit more and more, Ephesians 5. 27. not to cast her away for her infirmities, but to wash and cleanse it more and more till it be a glorious Spouse like himself.
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For if the husband will by the bond of nature, beare with the infirmities of the wife (as the weaker vessell) doth not Christ binde himselfe by that which hee accounts us bound? Is there more love and mercy,
For if the husband will by the bound of nature, bear with the infirmities of the wife (as the Weaker vessel) does not christ bind himself by that which he accounts us bound? Is there more love and mercy,
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and pittie in us to those that we take neere us, then there is in Christ to us? What a most blasphemous thought were this to conceive so? Only let us take heed of being in league with sinne,
and pity in us to those that we take near us, then there is in christ to us? What a most blasphemous Thought were this to conceive so? Only let us take heed of being in league with sin,
yet I purpose to please Christ, and to goe on in a good conversation, and if our hearts tell us so, daily infirmities ought not to discourage us, wee have helpes enough for these.
yet I purpose to please christ, and to go on in a good Conversation, and if our hearts tell us so, daily infirmities ought not to discourage us, we have helps enough for these.
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let none be discouraged therefore, but let us labour more and more that we may bee able to comprehend in some measure the love of Christ, so will all duties come off sweetly and easily,
let none be discouraged Therefore, but let us labour more and more that we may be able to comprehend in Some measure the love of christ, so will all duties come off sweetly and Easily,
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and dissolves coldnesse, so it quickens and makes active and lively, it hath a kinde of constraining force, a sweet violence, (as the Apostle saith) the love of Christ constraineth, 2 Cor. 5. 24. Let a man that loves the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, be called to part with his life, he will yeeld it as a Sacrifice with comfort.
and dissolves coldness, so it quickens and makes active and lively, it hath a kind of constraining force, a sweet violence, (as the Apostle Says) the love of christ constrains, 2 Cor. 5. 24. Let a man that loves the Lord jesus christ in sincerity, be called to part with his life, he will yield it as a Sacrifice with Comfort.
and rejoyce in suffering for him, that we love so, whether they be duties of obedience, active or passive, doing or suffering, all comes off with abundance of cheerefullnesse and ease, where the love of Christ is, that the soule can say, I am my Beloveds, and my Beloved is mine:
and rejoice in suffering for him, that we love so, whither they be duties of Obedience, active or passive, doing or suffering, all comes off with abundance of cheerefullnesse and ease, where the love of christ is, that the soul can say, I am my Beloveds, and my beloved is mine:
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as sheepe in such grounds as are sweet and fruitfull, such are his holy Word and the Communion of Saints, these are especially the pastures wherein hee feeds his Church.
as sheep in such grounds as Are sweet and fruitful, such Are his holy Word and the Communion of Saints, these Are especially the pastures wherein he feeds his Church.
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therefore Christ in many places of this Booke, he takes upon him the terme and carriage (as it were) of a loving Shepheard, who labours to finde out for his sheepe the fattest, fruitfullest, best and sweetest pastures, that they may grow up as Calves of the Stall,
Therefore christ in many places of this Book, he Takes upon him the term and carriage (as it were) of a loving Shepherd, who labours to find out for his sheep the Fattest, fruitfullest, best and Sweetest pastures, that they may grow up as Calves of the Stall,
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You have (to give light to this place) a phrase somewhat likethis, where he followes the point more at large, Cant. 1. 7. the Church there praiesto Christ.
You have (to give Light to this place) a phrase somewhat likethis, where he follows the point more At large, Cant 1. 7. the Church there praiesto christ.
Why should I be as one that turnes aside by the flocks of those that are Emulators to thee? as Antechrist is to Christ: thus the Church puts forth to Christ, whereunto Christ replies, verse 8. If thou know not O thou fairest among women, goe thy way forth by the footsteps of the flocks,
Why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of those that Are Emulators to thee? as Antichrist is to christ: thus the Church puts forth to christ, whereunto christ replies, verse 8. If thou know not Oh thou Fairest among women, go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the flocks,
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that is, if thou know not, goe thy way forth, get thee out of thy selfe, out of the world, out of thy former course, put thy selfe forward, stay not complaining, goe on, putthy selfe to endeavour, goe thy way forth, whither? in the footsteps of the flocks, see the steps of Christians in the best times of the Church in former times, tread in the steps of those that lived in the best ages of the Church;
that is, if thou know not, go thy Way forth, get thee out of thy self, out of the world, out of thy former course, put thy self forward, stay not complaining, go on, putthy self to endeavour, go thy Way forth, whither? in the footsteps of the flocks, see the steps of Christians in the best times of the Church in former times, tread in the steps of those that lived in the best ages of the Church;
Marke the footsteps of former Christians, Abraham, Atoses, and David, and in Christs time, of Iohn, Peter, and the rest, blessed Saints, walke as they walked, goe their way,
Mark the footsteps of former Christians, Abraham, Atoses, and David, and in Christ time, of John, Peter, and the rest, blessed Saints, walk as they walked, go their Way,
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for the latter times are Apostate times, after a certaine season the Church kept not her purity, which the Scriptures foretold directly, that we should not take scandall at it, the Church did fall to a kind of admiration of Antichrist, and embraced doctrines of divels;
for the latter times Are Apostate times, After a certain season the Church kept not her purity, which the Scriptures foretold directly, that we should not take scandal At it, the Church did fallen to a kind of admiration of Antichrist, and embraced doctrines of Devils;
This is spoken to unfold that place which gives light to this, spoken off the pastorall care of Christ, he feedes his flocke among the Lillies, plentifully and sweetly.
This is spoken to unfold that place which gives Light to this, spoken off the pastoral care of christ, he feeds his flock among the Lilies, plentifully and sweetly.
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We have need to be fed after wee are bred, and Christ (answerable to our exigence and necessity) he feeds as well as breeds, and that Word which is the •eede to beget us, is that which feeds too.
We have need to be fed After we Are bred, and christ (answerable to our exigence and necessity) he feeds as well as breeds, and that Word which is the •eede to beget us, is that which feeds too.
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and being borne is cherished and bred, therefore, As new borne babes, saith the Apostle, 1. Pet. 2. 1. desire the sincere milke of the Word, that you may grow thereby.
and being born is cherished and bred, Therefore, As new born babes, Says the Apostle, 1. Pet. 2. 1. desire the sincere milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby.
Therefore we have need to feed every day anew upon the promises, upon old promises with new affections, somewhat breakes out ever and anon which abaseth the soule of a Christian, that makes him goe with a sharp appetite to the blessed truthes that feede his soule.
Therefore we have need to feed every day anew upon the promises, upon old promises with new affections, somewhat breaks out ever and anon which abaseth the soul of a Christian, that makes him go with a sharp appetite to the blessed truths that feed his soul.
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And then againe, we need a great deale of strength, which is mainetained by feeding, besides the guilt of the soule, there needs strength for duety, which must be fetched from the blessed Word of God,
And then again, we need a great deal of strength, which is maintained by feeding, beside the guilt of the soul, there needs strength for duty, which must be fetched from the blessed Word of God,
And then we are set upon by variety of temptations within and without, Ans. 3. which require variety of wisedome and strength, all which must begotten by feeding,
And then we Are Set upon by variety of temptations within and without, Ans. 3. which require variety of Wisdom and strength, all which must begotten by feeding,
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Therefore you may see what kinde of Atheisticall creatures those are, and how much they are to be regarded that turne off all with a compendium in Religion, tush if we know that we must love God above all,
Therefore you may see what kind of Atheistical creatures those Are, and how much they Are to be regarded that turn off all with a compendium in Religion, tush if we know that we must love God above all,
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There are saving truthes enough, there is an all-sufficiency in the Booke of God, what need we goe out to mans inventions, seeing there is a fullnesse and all-sufficiency of truth there.
There Are Saving truths enough, there is an All-sufficiency in the Book of God, what need we go out to men Inventions, seeing there is a fullness and All-sufficiency of truth there.
In former times when they had not the Scriptures, and the comforts of them to feed on, what did the poore soules then? and what doe those remaining in Popery feed on? Upon stones (as it were.) There was a dreame of an holy man in those times (divers hundred yeares agone) that he saw one having a deale of manchet to feed on,
In former times when they had not the Scriptures, and the comforts of them to feed on, what did the poor Souls then? and what do those remaining in Popery feed on? Upon stones (as it were.) There was a dream of an holy man in those times (diverse hundred Years ago) that he saw one having a deal of manchet to feed on,
What folly and misery 〈 ◊ 〉 this, when there are delicate things to fe•d on, to gnaw upon stones? and what is all the schoole learning almost, (except one or two that had better spirits then the rest) but a knawing upon stones, barren distinctions, empty things, that had no substance in them? they had the Scriptures (though they were locked up in Latine,
What folly and misery 〈 ◊ 〉 this, when there Are delicate things to fe•d on, to gnaw upon stones? and what is all the school learning almost, (except one or two that had better spirits then the rest) but a knawing upon stones, barren Distinctions, empty things, that had no substance in them? they had the Scriptures (though they were locked up in Latin,
This should shew us (likewise) our owne blessednesse that live in these times wherein the streames of the Gospell runne aboundantly, Our happinesse to bee borne under such plenty of spiritual food sweetly and pleasantly.
This should show us (likewise) our own blessedness that live in these times wherein the streams of the Gospel run abundantly, Our happiness to be born under such plenty of spiritual food sweetly and pleasantly.
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Is it not a comfort to know where to feed and to have pastures to goe to, without suspition of poyson? that we may feed our selves with comforts fully without feare of bane,
Is it not a Comfort to know where to feed and to have pastures to go to, without suspicion of poison? that we may feed our selves with comforts Fully without Fear of bane,
This the Church in the former place, Cant. 1. 6, 7. accounted a great priviledge, Oh shew mee where thou f••dest at noone, In the greatest heat of persecution, that I may feed among them;
This the Church in the former place, Cant 1. 6, 7. accounted a great privilege, O show me where thou f••dest At noon, In the greatest heat of persecution, that I may feed among them;
but onely translate them to a farre more excellent and better condition, perhaps we feede before upon vaine Authors, upon (as it were) gravell, vaine company,
but only translate them to a Far more excellent and better condition, perhaps we feed before upon vain Authors, upon (as it were) gravel, vain company,
but now we have our delight (and perhaps finde 〈 ◊ 〉 pleasure) in better things, instead of that which fed our idle fansie (vaine trea•••es and the like) now we have holy truths to delight our soules, Beleeve it, a Christia• never knowes what comfort is to purpose till 〈 ◊ 〉 be downe right and sincere in Religion.
but now we have our delight (and perhaps find 〈 ◊ 〉 pleasure) in better things, instead of that which fed our idle fancy (vain trea•••es and the like) now we have holy truths to delight our Souls, Believe it, a Christia• never knows what Comfort is to purpose till 〈 ◊ 〉 be down right and sincere in Religion.
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Therefore Austine saith of himselfe, Lord I have wanted thy sweetnesse over long, I see all my former life (that I thought had such sweetnesse in it) was nothing at all but huskes, empty things;
Therefore Augustine Says of himself, Lord I have wanted thy sweetness over long, I see all my former life (that I Thought had such sweetness in it) was nothing At all but husks, empty things;
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dost thou thinke he feeds thee among unsavoury, harsh, fretting, galling things? No, he feeds among Lillies. Therefore when thou comm•st to Religion, thinke that thou commest to comfort, to refresh thy soule, let us make use of this for our soules comfort to make us in love more with the waies of Christ.
dost thou think he feeds thee among unsavoury, harsh, fretting, galling things? No, he feeds among Lilies. Therefore when thou comm•st to Religion, think that thou Comest to Comfort, to refresh thy soul, let us make use of this for our Souls Comfort to make us in love more with the ways of christ.
Now to seale this further, see what the Scripture saith in some paralell places, Psal. 23. The Lord is my Shepheard, and what is the use that David presently makes hereof? Why, I shall want nothing, hee will feed me plentifully and •boundantly, the whole Psalme is nothing but a commenting upon that word, the Lord is my Shepheard, how doth he performe the duty of a shepheard, He makes me to lye downe in greene pastures and leads me by the stil waters, it is not only meant of the body,
Now to seal this further, see what the Scripture Says in Some parallel places, Psalm 23. The Lord is my Shepherd, and what is the use that David presently makes hereof? Why, I shall want nothing, he will feed me plentifully and •boundantly, the Whole Psalm is nothing but a commenting upon that word, the Lord is my Shepherd, how does he perform the duty of a shepherd, He makes me to lie down in green pastures and leads me by the still waters, it is not only meant of the body,
then hee doth not onely doe good to the body and soule, but hee guides all our waies, all our goings out, Hee leads us in the paths of Righteousnesse, and why,
then he does not only do good to the body and soul, but he guides all our ways, all our goings out, He leads us in the paths of Righteousness, and why,
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He goes on, though I walke through all temptations and troubles, which are as the valley of the shadow of death, that is (where there is nothing but disconsolation and misery) yet I will feare none ill, thou with thy rod and staffe dost comfort me.
He Goes on, though I walk through all temptations and Troubles, which Are as the valley of the shadow of death, that is (where there is nothing but disconsolation and misery) yet I will Fear none ill, thou with thy rod and staff dost Comfort me.
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If I, as a wandring sheep, venture to goe out of the way, thou out of thy care being a sweete and loving Shepheard wilt pull me in with thy hooke and staffe againe, he hath not care onely to feed us,
If I, as a wandering sheep, venture to go out of the Way, thou out of thy care being a sweet and loving Shepherd wilt pull me in with thy hook and staff again, he hath not care only to feed us,
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and so he proceeds, thou 〈 ◊ 〉 prepare my table in the presence of mine 〈 ◊ 〉, and for the time to come hee promi••eth himselfe as much that God as he hath beene a Shepheard (for the presen•) to provide all things necessary for body & soule and guidance,
and so he proceeds, thou 〈 ◊ 〉 prepare my table in the presence of mine 〈 ◊ 〉, and for the time to come he promi••eth himself as much that God as he hath been a Shepherd (for the presen•) to provide all things necessary for body & soul and guidance,
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The like place you have, Isa. 40. 11. Hee shall feed his flocke like a Shepheard, he shall gather the Lambs with his armes and carry them in his bosome,
The like place you have, Isaiah 40. 11. He shall feed his flock like a Shepherd, he shall gather the Lambs with his arms and carry them in his bosom,
Christians that struggle and conflict with many temptations and corruptions, Christ hath a tender care of them, he carries them (as it were) in his bosome and in his armes, and leads them gently:
Christians that struggle and conflict with many temptations and corruptions, christ hath a tender care of them, he carries them (as it were) in his bosom and in his arms, and leads them gently:
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for indeed all Christs sheep are weake, every one hath somewhat to complaine off, •••refore he hath a tender care, he feeds them tenderly and sweetly, or else they might perish.
for indeed all Christ sheep Are weak, every one hath somewhat to complain off, •••refore he hath a tender care, he feeds them tenderly and sweetly, or Else they might perish.
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I will feed them in good pastures upon the high mountaines of Israel, there shall their fold be, there shall they lye in a good fold and in a fat pasture, I will feed my flocke and cause them to lye downe, saith the Lord God, I will seeke that which is lost,
I will feed them in good pastures upon the high Mountains of Israel, there shall their fold be, there shall they lie in a good fold and in a fat pasture, I will feed my flock and cause them to lie down, Says the Lord God, I will seek that which is lost,
or broken, or driven away, somewhat is amisse or other, but Christs care preventeth all the necessities of his sheepe, he hath a fit salve for all their sores:
or broken, or driven away, somewhat is amiss or other, but Christ care preventeth all the necessities of his sheep, he hath a fit salve for all their sores:
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And (to apply this to the businesse in hand) doth not Christ feede us among the Lillies, doth he not now feede us with his owne body and blood in the Sacrament? would you have better food? My body is meate indeed,
And (to apply this to the business in hand) does not christ feed us among the Lilies, does he not now feed us with his own body and blood in the Sacrament? would you have better food? My body is meat indeed,
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and my blood is drinke indeed, that is, it is the onely meate (with an Emphasis ) the onely meate and drinke that our soules could feed upon, God gave his Sonne to death to shed his blood for my sinnes.
and my blood is drink indeed, that is, it is the only meat (with an Emphasis) the only meat and drink that our Souls could feed upon, God gave his Son to death to shed his blood for my Sins.
What would become of the hunger bitten, thirsty soule that is stung with •••tan and his temptations, were it not f•• the blood of Christ to quench our 〈 ◊ 〉 the body of Christ given by the Fath•• •o death for sinne, were it not that the soul• •ould think upon this, where were the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the soule? All this is represented to us heere in the Sacrament, we feed on the body and blood of Christ spiritually,
What would become of the hunger bitten, thirsty soul that is stung with •••tan and his temptations, were it not f•• the blood of christ to quench our 〈 ◊ 〉 the body of christ given by the Fath•• •o death for sin, were it not that the soul• •ould think upon this, where were the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the soul? All this is represented to us Here in the Sacrament, we feed on the body and blood of christ spiritually,
For God doth not feede us with empty symbolls and representations, but with things themselves, that the soule which comes prepared by Faith, is partaker of Christ crucified,
For God does not feed us with empty symbols and representations, but with things themselves, that the soul which comes prepared by Faith, is partaker of christ Crucified,
Wee should even spend our lives much in thankfullnesse to God for this, that he will feede us so sweetly, that thinkes nothing is good enough for our food,
we should even spend our lives much in thankfulness to God for this, that he will feed us so sweetly, that thinks nothing is good enough for our food,
come not with worldly, wicked, malicious affections which puffe up the soule, But lay aside (as the Apostle wisheth) all guile, malice, and superfluity, empty the soule of all sinne and prepossessing thoughts or affections.
come not with worldly, wicked, malicious affections which puff up the soul, But lay aside (as the Apostle wishes) all guile, malice, and superfluity, empty the soul of all sin and prepossessing thoughts or affections.
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And then consider the necessity of spirituall strength that we have need to grow up more and more in Christianity to be feeding still, we have need of strong Faith and strong assurance that Christ is ours, and that we are his.
And then Consider the necessity of spiritual strength that we have need to grow up more and more in Christianity to be feeding still, we have need of strong Faith and strong assurance that christ is ours, and that we Are his.
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In regard of the personall union with the God head in our nature Christ is the cheefe of all. In regard all our •ulnes comes from Christ he is the chie•e of all
In regard of the personal Union with the God head in our nature christ is the chief of all. In regard all our •ulnes comes from christ he is the chie•e of all
