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THE SPOVSE, Her earnest desire after Christ. CANT. 1. •. Let him kisse mee with the kisses of his mouth, for thy love is better then wine.
THE SPOUSE, Her earnest desire After christ. CANT. 1. •. Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth, for thy love is better then wine.
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THE HOLY Ghost is pleased here to cōdescend to our infirmities, and that wee might helpe our selves, in our spirituall estate, by our bodily;
THE HOLY Ghost is pleased Here to condescend to our infirmities, and that we might help our selves, in our spiritual estate, by our bodily;
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hee speaketh here of heavenly things after an earthly manner, and in a comfortable mystery.
he speaks Here of heavenly things After an earthly manner, and in a comfortable mystery.
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As in other places the Holy Ghost sets out the joyes of Heaven by a sweet Ban quet:
As in other places the Holy Ghost sets out the Joys of Heaven by a sweet Ban quet:
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so here hee sets out the union that wee have with Christ, by the union of the Husband with the wife.
so Here he sets out the Union that we have with christ, by the Union of the Husband with the wife.
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And that wee might the better understand what this union is, hee condescends to our weake capacities, that wee might see that in a glasse of resemblance which wee (through our corruptions) cannot discerne in the owne nature.
And that we might the better understand what this Union is, he condescends to our weak capacities, that we might see that in a glass of resemblance which we (through our corruptions) cannot discern in the own nature.
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This booke therefore is nothing else but a shadowed demonstration and setting forth of the love of Christ to his Church,
This book Therefore is nothing Else but a shadowed demonstration and setting forth of the love of christ to his Church,
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and of the love of the Church to Christ under certaine earthly similitudes so familiarly and naturally, that the Iewes tooke,
and of the love of the Church to christ under certain earthly Similitudes so familiarly and naturally, that the Iewes took,
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and doe take great scandall at it, and therefore would not have any to reade it, till they should come (at least) to the age of thirty yeares;
and do take great scandal At it, and Therefore would not have any to read it, till they should come (At least) to the age of thirty Years;
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and this, least they thereby should be tempted to wantonnesse and foule incontinency;
and this, lest they thereby should be tempted to wantonness and foul incontinency;
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where in they should seeme wiser then God himselfe, and teach the holy Ghost to speake.
where in they should seem Wiser then God himself, and teach the holy Ghost to speak.
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But the Holy Ghost is pleased thus by corporall, to set out spirituall things, which are of a higher straine, that by some deeper thoughts,
But the Holy Ghost is pleased thus by corporal, to Set out spiritual things, which Are of a higher strain, that by Some Deeper thoughts,
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and more then a taste of the one, they might bee made to transpose their affections (which in your youthfull age are most strong) from the heate of naturall love to a flame of spirituall desires,
and more then a taste of the one, they might be made to transpose their affections (which in your youthful age Are most strong) from the heat of natural love to a flame of spiritual Desires,
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and to the things of God.
and to the things of God.
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All therefore who are spiritually minded, (for whom chiefly the Scriptures, and this holy booke of Scripture were written) must indeavour out of this shell, to take out the sweete kernell of our blessed Communion with Christ, howsoever others (otherwise minded) take offence hereat;
All Therefore who Are spiritually minded, (for whom chiefly the Scriptures, and this holy book of Scripture were written) must endeavour out of this shell, to take out the sweet kernel of our blessed Communion with christ, howsoever Others (otherwise minded) take offence hereat;
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for here, the union betweene Christ and his Spouse is so familiarly and to the life pensilled out by that union which is betweene the Husband and the Wife, that though ungodly men may stumble here,
for Here, the Union between christ and his Spouse is so familiarly and to the life pensilled out by that Union which is between the Husband and the Wife, that though ungodly men may Stumble Here,
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as at some stone of offence, yet the godly may by a better hand receive instruction and much bettering from the same.
as At Some stone of offence, yet the godly may by a better hand receive instruction and much bettering from the same.
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To come to the words themselves, they are the words of the Spouse to Christ, containing in them two particulars.
To come to the words themselves, they Are the words of the Spouse to christ, containing in them two particulars.
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First, an earnest desire in these words, Let him kisse mee with the kisses of his mouth.
First, an earnest desire in these words, Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth.
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In which note 3. things further; as, First the person desiring, the Church. Secondly, the person desired, Christ.
In which note 3. things further; as, First the person desiring, the Church. Secondly, the person desired, christ.
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Thirdly, the thing desired, A familiar kisse of his mouth.
Thirdly, the thing desired, A familiar kiss of his Mouth.
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Secondly, the ground of the desire, fetelit from the excellency of the thing desired, in these words, For thy love is sweeter then wine. From the whole in generall;
Secondly, the ground of the desire, fetelit from the excellency of the thing desired, in these words, For thy love is Sweeten then wine. From the Whole in general;
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observe a spirituall contract betweene Christ and his Church. There is a civill contract betweene man and wife;
observe a spiritual contract between christ and his Church. There is a civil contract between man and wife;
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answerable to wch the spirituall betweene Christ and his Chuch holds fit resemblance. 1. That this civill contract may hold; both parties must consent.
answerable to which the spiritual between christ and his Church holds fit resemblance. 1. That this civil contract may hold; both parties must consent.
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So it is betweene Christ and his Spouse; hee was so in love with mankind that he hath taken our nature upon him,
So it is between christ and his Spouse; he was so in love with mankind that he hath taken our nature upon him,
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and this his incarnation is the ground of all this union of ours with him.
and this his incarnation is the ground of all this Union of ours with him.
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For first, his incarnation is the cause or ground of our union with him in grace here:
For First, his incarnation is the cause or ground of our Union with him in grace Here:
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and secondly, our union in grace is the ground of our union with him in glory.
and secondly, our Union in grace is the ground of our Union with him in glory.
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And now that we may be a Spouse to him, he gives us his Spirit to testifie his love to us, that we might give our consent in love to him againe;
And now that we may be a Spouse to him, he gives us his Spirit to testify his love to us, that we might give our consent in love to him again;
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and that wee might be made a fit Spouse for him. 2. Likewise in marriage there is a communicating of all good things; and so it is here.
and that we might be made a fit Spouse for him. 2. Likewise in marriage there is a communicating of all good things; and so it is Here.
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Christ here in this spirituall contract gives himselfe, and with himselfe all good things unto us.
christ Here in this spiritual contract gives himself, and with himself all good things unto us.
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The Spirit therefore is the Churches; his happinesse the Churches, his graces are the Churches, his righteousnesse the Churches;
The Spirit Therefore is the Churches; his happiness the Churches, his graces Are the Churches, his righteousness the Churches;
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In a word, all his priviledges and prerogatives are the Churches; as saith the Apostle, all things are Christs, and Christ is yours;
In a word, all his privileges and prerogatives Are the Churches; as Says the Apostle, all things Are Christ, and christ is yours;
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and the reason is given for all are Christs, and all that are Christs are yours by this spirituall symbolizing contract.
and the reason is given for all Are Christ, and all that Are Christ Are yours by this spiritual symbolizing contract.
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This excellency is spoken of by the Prophet Hosea; where speaking of this spirituall contract betweene Christ and his Church he saith;
This excellency is spoken of by the Prophet Hosea; where speaking of this spiritual contract between christ and his Church he Says;
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In that day when he shall marry her unto himselfe in faithfulnesse, he will make a covenant for her with all creatures;
In that day when he shall marry her unto himself in faithfulness, he will make a Covenant for her with all creatures;
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with the beasts of the field, the foules of heaven, and all that creepeth upon the earth:
with the beasts of the field, the fowls of heaven, and all that creeps upon the earth:
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so that upon this contract commeth in a traine of familiaritie, or league of close union between the Church and all the creatures.
so that upon this contract comes in a train of familiarity, or league of close Union between the Church and all the creatures.
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All that he hath done, all that hee hath suffered, by this contract is made ours,
All that he hath done, all that he hath suffered, by this contract is made ours,
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and we have the benefit of all, by being his members, and of his body. Object. But what have wee to bestow upon him againe?
and we have the benefit of all, by being his members, and of his body. Object. But what have we to bestow upon him again?
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Sol. Nothing at all, neither portion nor proportion; neither beauty nor riches; but a miserable and base condition that he took upon him. For use:Sol. Nothing At all, neither portion nor proportion; neither beauty nor riches; but a miserable and base condition that he took upon him. For use:
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This is a welspring of much comfort, & a ground of many duties. For our comfort.
This is a wellspring of much Comfort, & a ground of many duties. For our Comfort.
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Christ condescended so farre unto us, and into such a neare aquaintance tooke us as to make us his Spouse, he who did so hath al things at his command:
christ condescended so Far unto us, and into such a near acquaintance took us as to make us his Spouse, he who did so hath all things At his command:
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and then what can wee want at the fountaine? Wee can want no protection; for that is the covering of this Well:
and then what can we want At the fountain? we can want no protection; for that is the covering of this Well:
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we can want no good thing, for all goodnesse is in this Well of life;
we can want no good thing, for all Goodness is in this Well of life;
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we have free accesse unto Christ as the wife hath to her hus band, for who should have free accesse to the husband but the wife;
we have free access unto christ as the wife hath to her hus band, for who should have free access to the husband but the wife;
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or who so free as shee? So, who hath free accesse to Christ, but the Spouse, or so as shee hath.
or who so free as she? So, who hath free access to christ, but the Spouse, or so as she hath.
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Yea, but we have infirmities, and are by them a wife too farre unfit for such a husband? True indeede:
Yea, but we have infirmities, and Are by them a wife too Far unfit for such a husband? True indeed:
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but shall man beare with his wife, because shee is the weaker vessell, and will not Christ much more with his Spouse? But this union of man with wife is but for a short time;
but shall man bear with his wife, Because she is the Weaker vessel, and will not christ much more with his Spouse? But this Union of man with wife is but for a short time;
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death cuts that wife, but here (which is our chiefest comfort) this contract is not for a time but for ever.
death cuts that wife, but Here (which is our chiefest Comfort) this contract is not for a time but for ever.
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I have married thee unto my selfe for ever saith the Lord.
I have married thee unto my self for ever Says the Lord.
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And therefore wee shall never want potection or direction, or good thing while we are his;
And Therefore we shall never want potection or direction, or good thing while we Are his;
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and his wee shall hee ever. And thus stands the case betweene Christ and us
and his we shall he ever. And thus Stands the case between christ and us
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Now for the duty on our part it is to love him againe with a mutuall and obedient love, to honour him as Sarah did Abraham, when shee called him Lord;
Now for the duty on our part it is to love him again with a mutual and obedient love, to honour him as Sarah did Abraham, when she called him Lord;
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and to manifest it by doing what hee would have us to doe, and by suffering what he would have us to beare for his sake. But to come to particulars.
and to manifest it by doing what he would have us to do, and by suffering what he would have us to bear for his sake. But to come to particulars.
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First, we have the person desiring, Let him kisse me; Secondly the person desired, let Him; Thirdly, the things, the kisses of his mouth. For the first;
First, we have the person desiring, Let him kiss me; Secondly the person desired, let Him; Thirdly, the things, the Kisses of his Mouth. For the First;
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Me, it is here the speech of the whole Church, and so of every particular member, every of which is the Spouse of Christ. The point from hence is:Me, it is Here the speech of the Whole Church, and so of every particular member, every of which is the Spouse of christ. The point from hence is:
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All Christian savours belong to all Christians alike; wee (all alike) have one Faith, one Baptisme, one Spirit, All Christian savours belong to all Christians alike; we (all alike) have one Faith, one Baptism, one Spirit,
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and every Christian may say mee: so saith the whole Church; and every Christian as well as it may so say:
and every Christian may say me: so Says the Whole Church; and every Christian as well as it may so say:
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for all Christian priviledges belong to all alike.
for all Christian privileges belong to all alike.
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Herein take comfort then, that who soever belongs to the Church in generall, belongs to thee as a particular of the whole. I name but this.
Herein take Comfort then, that who soever belongs to the Church in general, belongs to thee as a particular of the Whole. I name but this.
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Now secondly, this teaches us by steps of reason to ascend from one spirituall priviledge to another, as thus;
Now secondly, this Teaches us by steps of reason to ascend from one spiritual privilege to Another, as thus;
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Abraham beleeved, and it was counted to him for righteousnesse; and therefore if I beleeve, I shall be counted righteous. David sinned;Abraham believed, and it was counted to him for righteousness; and Therefore if I believe, I shall be counted righteous. David sinned;
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and David sinning repented and found mercy, and therefore if I repent I shall finde mercy.
and David sinning repented and found mercy, and Therefore if I Repent I shall find mercy.
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And thus all priviledges belong alike to all Christians. Every Christian soule is the Spouse of Christ as well as the whole Church.
And thus all privileges belong alike to all Christians. Every Christian soul is the Spouse of christ as well as the Whole Church.
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Therefore Saint Paul thus propoun's himselfe an example to all that would beleeve in Christ, 1 Tim. 1. 16. God had mercy on me.
Therefore Saint Paul thus propoun's himself an Exampl to all that would believe in christ, 1 Tim. 1. 16. God had mercy on me.
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Where therefore hee encourageth all to come unto Christ, by his owne experience, videlicet, that hee will have mercy on thee, as he had on him.
Where Therefore he Encourageth all to come unto christ, by his own experience, videlicet, that he will have mercy on thee, as he had on him.
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Whatsoeever then is promised to the whole Church, that apply to thy owne soule in particular;
Whatsoever then is promised to the Whole Church, that apply to thy own soul in particular;
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and whatsoever is required of the whole Church, that know to bee required of thee in thy particular by Christ,
and whatsoever is required of the Whole Church, that know to be required of thee in thy particular by christ,
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if thou be a member of his body, and beest in his service. But though in spirituall favours all have alike portion and proportion;
if thou be a member of his body, and Best in his service. But though in spiritual favours all have alike portion and proportion;
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yet it is not so in outward things.
yet it is not so in outward things.
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For here some are rich, some poore, some honorable, and some base, and all with some difference:
For Here Some Are rich, Some poor, Some honourable, and Some base, and all with Some difference:
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but in the best priviledges and best gifts there is an equall extension to all; to the poore Christian as much and as soone as to the rich:
but in the best privileges and best Gifts there is an equal extension to all; to the poor Christian as much and as soon as to the rich:
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to him that is base in the eye of the world, as well and (perhaps) sooner then to him that is honorable.
to him that is base in the eye of the world, as well and (perhaps) sooner then to him that is honourable.
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And now secondly, for the person desired; Let him. Many make love to this Spouse; the divell, the world and the flesh.
And now secondly, for the person desired; Let him. Many make love to this Spouse; the Devil, the world and the Flesh.
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The divell and carnall persons make love to the soule to draw her away from Christ,
The Devil and carnal Persons make love to the soul to draw her away from christ,
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but shee will not turne aside, but lookes to Christ still, Let him kisse me. Shee goes not (as Papists doe) to Peter and Paul, or any Saint;
but she will not turn aside, but looks to christ still, Let him kiss me. She Goes not (as Papists do) to Peter and Paul, or any Saint;
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but to Christ, and to him onely.
but to christ, and to him only.
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Saith shee, he is my welbeloved and I am his, hee is my inclosure, and I am his peculiar;
Says she, he is my well-beloved and I am his, he is my enclosure, and I am his peculiar;
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none have I in heaven but him, and there is none that I desire in comparison of him.
none have I in heaven but him, and there is none that I desire in comparison of him.
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Hee hath singled out me, and I him; Let Him kisse me, saith the Spouse, and I will kisse none but him.
He hath singled out me, and I him; Let Him kiss me, Says the Spouse, and I will kiss none but him.
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For the third thing, the thing desired; Let Him kisse me, &c. The thing desired here, is a kisse.
For the third thing, the thing desired; Let Him kiss me, etc. The thing desired Here, is a kiss.
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There are divers sorts of kisses spoken of in Scripture: there is a kisse of superiours to inferiours, and of inferiours to superiours.
There Are diverse sorts of Kisses spoken of in Scripture: there is a kiss of superiors to inferiors, and of inferiors to superiors.
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Also there is an holy kisse, and an hypocriticall kisse, as Ioabs was to Amasa, and as Iudas kisse to Christ.
Also there is an holy kiss, and an hypocritical kiss, as Ioabs was to Amasa, and as Iudas kiss to christ.
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There are kisses of love, so Ionathan kissed David; there are kisses of subjection;
There Are Kisses of love, so Ionathan kissed David; there Are Kisses of subjection;
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and here what is sayd, may well bee taken in sence as there, kisse yee the Sonne, &c.
and Here what is said, may well be taken in sense as there, kiss ye the Son, etc.
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But this kisse is of a superiour to an inferiour; Let Him kisse me with the kisses of His mouth:
But this kiss is of a superior to an inferior; Let Him kiss me with the Kisses of His Mouth:
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that is, let him shew me a further testimony of his love by his presence; and let mee enjoy a further communion with him:
that is, let him show me a further testimony of his love by his presence; and let me enjoy a further communion with him:
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or let him further assure me of his love. Consider the Churches meaning here: the Church, however shee had good interest in this spirituall joynture at the marriage making;
or let him further assure me of his love. Consider the Churches meaning Here: the Church, however she had good Interest in this spiritual jointure At the marriage making;
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yet shee, (according to the different degrees of time) had different degrees of desires to bee further and further assured.
yet she, (according to the different Degrees of time) had different Degrees of Desires to be further and further assured.
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From Solomons time, and before, even from the beginning, there was ever a desire in the Church to these kisses of Christs mouth;
From Solomons time, and before, even from the beginning, there was ever a desire in the Church to these Kisses of Christ Mouth;
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which is, that hee would come in our nature;
which is, that he would come in our nature;
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and that he would manifest by little and little, and clearer and clearer, his comming in the flesh;
and that he would manifest by little and little, and clearer and clearer, his coming in the Flesh;
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which accordingly he did by degrees, and with open countenance at last. As first in Paradise;
which accordingly he did by Degrees, and with open countenance At last. As First in Paradise;
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The seede of the woman shall breake the Serpents head; then to Abraham, In thy seede shall all the families of the earth be blessed; The seed of the woman shall break the Serpents head; then to Abraham, In thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed;
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aftēr that, to one Tribe, the Tribe of Iuda; then to one Family of that Tribe, the house of David; and sweetly to his Prophet Esay, A Virgin shall conceive; and after with the finger of the Baptist, Iohn pointing to Christ;
aftenr that, to one Tribe, the Tribe of Iuda; then to one Family of that Tribe, the house of David; and sweetly to his Prophet Isaiah, A Virgae shall conceive; and After with the finger of the Baptist, John pointing to christ;
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Behold the Lambe of God that takes away the sinnes of the world; Behold the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world;
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and so you see how Christ did reveale himselfe often, and by degrees unto his Church;
and so you see how christ did reveal himself often, and by Degrees unto his Church;
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answerable to which were the desires of the Church for the comming of Christ;
answerable to which were the Desires of the Church for the coming of christ;
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as the Prophet Isaiah, where hee saith, Oh that thou wouldst breake the heavens and come downe.
as the Prophet Isaiah, where he Says, O that thou Wouldst break the heavens and come down.
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Where hee prophesied of those that should waite for the consummation of Israel: And thus before Christ came in the flesh;
Where he prophesied of those that should wait for the consummation of Israel: And thus before christ Come in the Flesh;
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the Church had a great longing after his incarnation; as here: Let him kisse me with the kisses of his mouth.
the Church had a great longing After his incarnation; as Here: Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth.
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But this is not all, and shee was not ignorant that this could not bee till the last time of dayes;
But this is not all, and she was not ignorant that this could not be till the last time of days;
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therefore she desireth some further meanes of aquaintance with Christ, & knowledge of him; desiring that hee would manifest himselfe more and more by his word, by his graces, and by his Spirit.
Therefore she Desires Some further means of acquaintance with christ, & knowledge of him; desiring that he would manifest himself more and more by his word, by his graces, and by his Spirit.
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As therefore then the desire of the Church was for the comming of Christ, so now that which Christians should desire and long after, is not that Christ might come to them,
As Therefore then the desire of the Church was for the coming of christ, so now that which Christians should desire and long After, is not that christ might come to them,
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but that they might goe to him, and that they might bee with him in glory. They love his appearance;
but that they might go to him, and that they might be with him in glory. They love his appearance;
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but because this cannot be yet; (though the Church be still in expectation) therefore he desireth to heare his words,
but Because this cannot be yet; (though the Church be still in expectation) Therefore he Desires to hear his words,
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or that hee would kisse her with his mouth in his Word. And yet that is not all neither;
or that he would kiss her with his Mouth in his Word. And yet that is not all neither;
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but that shee might finde his Spirit now walking with her here;
but that she might find his Spirit now walking with her Here;
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and further that he would kisse her with his mouth, by encreasing his good graces in her,
and further that he would kiss her with his Mouth, by increasing his good graces in her,
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and by manifesting his love unto her: this is the desire of her soule. This is the whole suit of the Christian Church, and of every Christian soule:
and by manifesting his love unto her: this is the desire of her soul. This is the Whole suit of the Christian Church, and of every Christian soul:
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namely that Christ would thus kisse her, and that he would reveale himselfe every day more and more unto her, in his Word, in his Sacraments, by his Spirit,
namely that christ would thus kiss her, and that he would reveal himself every day more and more unto her, in his Word, in his Sacraments, by his Spirit,
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and by increase of graces with a plentifull addition. This I say, is the desire of the Church;
and by increase of graces with a plentiful addition. This I say, is the desire of the Church;
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and it is the desire also of every Christian faithfull soule, even that Christ would thus breath upon her with the holy kisses of his lippes.
and it is the desire also of every Christian faithful soul, even that christ would thus breath upon her with the holy Kisses of his lips.
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And now wee come to the ground of this desire taken from the excellency of the love of Christ, which is here sayd by an experience of the whole of Christianitie,
And now we come to the ground of this desire taken from the excellency of the love of christ, which is Here said by an experience of the Whole of Christianity,
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and by the particular of every Christian soule, to bee sweeter then wine. From hence wee note two things.
and by the particular of every Christian soul, to be Sweeten then wine. From hence we note two things.
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First, that every Christian soule and the Spouse in generall hath a sweete taste of the love of Christ, even in this life.
First, that every Christian soul and the Spouse in general hath a sweet taste of the love of christ, even in this life.
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2. That after this contract and taste of this love, shee hath ever springing up in her a further desire of the encrease and manifestation thereof. For the first;
2. That After this contract and taste of this love, she hath ever springing up in her a further desire of the increase and manifestation thereof. For the First;
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As after the contract there is a more and more evident manifestation of love then was before;
As After the contract there is a more and more evident manifestation of love then was before;
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yet not so full as after the marriage:
yet not so full as After the marriage:
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so Christ, though hee doe give his Spouse a taste of his love here, and sends certaine love tokens unto her from heaven, some graces whereby his love is made more manifest then before it was, (as Isaack sent to Rebecka some Iewels and Bracelets to manifest his love to her:) yet his love is not fully manifested in this life,
so christ, though he do give his Spouse a taste of his love Here, and sends certain love tokens unto her from heaven, Some graces whereby his love is made more manifest then before it was, (as Isaac sent to Rebecca Some Jewels and Bracelets to manifest his love to her:) yet his love is not Fully manifested in this life,
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but is kept close untill the day of the great solemnitie.
but is kept close until the day of the great solemnity.
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But because Christ cannot delight in his Spouse, unlesse she be decked with some of his graces here;
But Because christ cannot delight in his Spouse, unless she be decked with Some of his graces Here;
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therefore here hee gives hee some hand sells of them, which are not onely a taste of his favours but the fruite of his love. The reasons are divers.
Therefore Here he gives he Some hand sells of them, which Are not only a taste of his favours but the fruit of his love. The Reasons Are diverse.
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The first reason is because hee would minister to her some solace after the long time of her absence from him,
The First reason is Because he would minister to her Some solace After the long time of her absence from him,
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and that shee might not faint, but having some sweet taste of his love here, might stay her stomacke upon that, somewhat in hand, till the day wherein the Lord Christ will fully manifest his love unto her.
and that she might not faint, but having Some sweet taste of his love Here, might stay her stomach upon that, somewhat in hand, till the day wherein the Lord christ will Fully manifest his love unto her.
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The Lord seeth that his children are apt to bee opprest with heavinesse here;
The Lord sees that his children Are apt to be oppressed with heaviness Here;
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and therefore he gives them a taste as the earnest of the bargaine, till the whole come;
and Therefore he gives them a taste as the earnest of the bargain, till the Whole come;
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that is, somewhat to comfort them till that come that will wipe away all teares, and shut out sorrow;
that is, somewhat to Comfort them till that come that will wipe away all tears, and shut out sorrow;
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when there shall be no woe.
when there shall be no woe.
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Secondly, the Lord gives his children a sweet taste of his love here, that by weaknesse and frailty they might not fall away and so lose their first love (but if they should slip) that then they might recover their first grounds, and say with the Church;
Secondly, the Lord gives his children a sweet taste of his love Here, that by weakness and frailty they might not fallen away and so loose their First love (but if they should slip) that then they might recover their First grounds, and say with the Church;
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wee will goe and returne to our first husband;
we will go and return to our First husband;
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for it was better with us then, then now, Hos. 2. 7. so strong was that love,
for it was better with us then, then now, Hos. 2. 7. so strong was that love,
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and so sweet that wee had from him.
and so sweet that we had from him.
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Thirdly, and this is because the manifestation of this his love doth wonderfully strengthen a Christian, causing him to goe lightly through the heaviest affliction:
Thirdly, and this is Because the manifestation of this his love does wonderfully strengthen a Christian, causing him to go lightly through the Heaviest affliction:
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for when Christ assures a Christian of his love, then no affliction will seeme grievous,
for when christ assures a Christian of his love, then no affliction will seem grievous,
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but hee'l through all, hee'l suffer whatsoever shall be fall him for Christs sake with joy.
but he'll through all, he'll suffer whatsoever shall be fallen him for Christ sake with joy.
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Lastly, Christ gives his Church, and so every Christian a taste of his love in this life,
Lastly, christ gives his Church, and so every Christian a taste of his love in this life,
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because he knowes we have many temptations in this world which are ready to steale away our affections,
Because he knows we have many temptations in this world which Are ready to steal away our affections,
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and, to rob God of his part in us; as carnall pleasures, riches, honours, and the like.
and, to rob God of his part in us; as carnal pleasures, riches, honours, and the like.
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Now that these might not draw away our affections;
Now that these might not draw away our affections;
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he gives us a taste of his love, which is better then all these, and all things else;
he gives us a taste of his love, which is better then all these, and all things Else;
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sweeter then the sweetest wine, or best thing that can bee desired. I say God gives us the first fruits of his love here;
Sweeten then the Sweetest wine, or best thing that can be desired. I say God gives us the First fruits of his love Here;
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and it is that our affections might be preserved chast to him, and wee kept from wandering in the love of a stranger.
and it is that our affections might be preserved chaste to him, and we kept from wandering in the love of a stranger.
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And so hee gives us a sweet taste of his love in this life;
And so he gives us a sweet taste of his love in this life;
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that neither afflictions, on our left hand, might too much presse us downe or discomfort us;
that neither afflictions, on our left hand, might too much press us down or discomfort us;
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nor the pleasures and delights of this life on our right steale us from God.
nor the pleasures and delights of this life on our right steal us from God.
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The use is to teach us to admire at the goodnesse of God in this, that he is pleased so to provide for us, that is,
The use is to teach us to admire At the Goodness of God in this, that he is pleased so to provide for us, that is,
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so sufficiently as to keepe us from being too much overcome with heavinesse, through the multitude of temptations and afflictions, which in this life wee are subject unto,
so sufficiently as to keep us from being too much overcome with heaviness, through the multitude of temptations and afflictions, which in this life we Are Subject unto,
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and to expell the bitternesse there of with the sweetnesse of his love, as with Sugar in the cup;
and to expel the bitterness there of with the sweetness of his love, as with Sugar in the cup;
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and all to have us fast unto himselfe, and our affections proper unto him. And so wee come to the second Doctrine, which is this:
and all to have us fast unto himself, and our affections proper unto him. And so we come to the second Doctrine, which is this:
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That the Church (and so every Christian) after this contract and first taste of Christs love, That the Church (and so every Christian) After this contract and First taste of Christ love,
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and evermore springing up in him, an insa. tiable desire after a further taste and deeper pledge of that love. The reasons why are two.and evermore springing up in him, an insa. tiable desire After a further taste and Deeper pledge of that love. The Reasons why Are two.
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The first may bee taken from the nature of true love, which is never satisfied.
The First may be taken from the nature of true love, which is never satisfied.
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And hence it is that though Christ give his Spouse a taste of his love in his word, by sending his Embassadours, his Ministers with his love-letters,
And hence it is that though christ give his Spouse a taste of his love in his word, by sending his ambassadors, his Ministers with his Love letters,
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unto her in the Gospell, giving her therein a large volume of his love;
unto her in the Gospel, giving her therein a large volume of his love;
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as also in the seale of his Spirit, and Sacramēnts (those love-tokens) and in many other worthy influences;
as also in the seal of his Spirit, and Sacramennts (those love-tokens) and in many other worthy influences;
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yet all this cannot satisfie her thirsty and more desiring soule;
yet all this cannot satisfy her thirsty and more desiring soul;
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but Christ, having thus manifested his love unto her, in the first fruits, shee must have more of the same,
but christ, having thus manifested his love unto her, in the First fruits, she must have more of the same,
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and still longs to have a further assurance.
and still longs to have a further assurance.
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The second reason may bee drawne from Christs infinite riches, who (therefore) is so infinite in his gifts and glory, in his power, in his bountie, in his pleasures, joyes,
The second reason may be drawn from Christ infinite riches, who (Therefore) is so infinite in his Gifts and glory, in his power, in his bounty, in his pleasures, Joys,
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and the like, that we know no end thereof.
and the like, that we know no end thereof.
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He hath all things, All power is given him in heaven and in earth; every way infinite in himselfe and in his bounties infinitely magnificent,
He hath all things, All power is given him in heaven and in earth; every Way infinite in himself and in his bounties infinitely magnificent,
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and how (then) can the Spouse but have an infinite desire to a further and still further taste of his love,
and how (then) can the Spouse but have an infinite desire to a further and still further taste of his love,
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and of a nearer communion with him? And so whether we regard the nature of love, which is never satisfied;
and of a nearer communion with him? And so whither we regard the nature of love, which is never satisfied;
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or whether wee consider Christs infinite riches manifest in his truth;
or whither we Consider Christ infinite riches manifest in his truth;
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there must be an in satiable mind of desire in a Christian, to bee further filled with,
there must be an in satiable mind of desire in a Christian, to be further filled with,
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and more fully assured of the love of Christ. Where grace is, there is a further desire of growing in grace;
and more Fully assured of the love of christ. Where grace is, there is a further desire of growing in grace;
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and it is an higher degree of love to desire an enjoying of the presence of Christ,
and it is an higher degree of love to desire an enjoying of the presence of christ,
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then to desire to enjoy heaven it selfe, which cannot be yet.
then to desire to enjoy heaven it self, which cannot be yet.
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Therefore here let us try our love by our labouring, for that sight of Christ wch we may have of him in this life below;
Therefore Here let us try our love by our labouring, for that sighed of christ which we may have of him in this life below;
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and here lot us desire often and much to see him in his ordinances, where hee manifests himselfe in a speciall manner.
and Here lot us desire often and much to see him in his ordinances, where he manifests himself in a special manner.
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Therefore I say, art thou sicke and in prison, or so lame of thy limbes that thon canst not come to the assembly? and is it therefore thy greatest trouble,
Therefore I say, art thou sick and in prison, or so lame of thy limbs that thon Canst not come to the assembly? and is it Therefore thy greatest trouble,
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and the great greefe of thy soule that thou art thus shut out from the presence of Christ and the Angells in his ordinances,
and the great grief of thy soul that thou art thus shut out from the presence of christ and the Angels in his ordinances,
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and from the congregation of the Saints, where he by familiar kisses useth to manifest his love to thee and to them? and if so, it is well.
and from the congregation of the Saints, where he by familiar Kisses uses to manifest his love to thee and to them? and if so, it is well.
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But here I cannot but wonder how some persons dare to take upon them the name of Christianitie;
But Here I cannot but wonder how Some Persons Dare to take upon them the name of Christianity;
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and yet thinke the men too holy, and the course too strict that lookes that way.
and yet think the men too holy, and the course too strict that looks that Way.
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Surely such want the true Character of a right Christian, which is to have a further and further desire of the manifestation of Christs love.
Surely such want the true Character of a right Christian, which is to have a further and further desire of the manifestation of Christ love.
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Many of these neglect the ordinances of God, or if they come where they may bee had, never desire by them a further increase,
Many of these neglect the ordinances of God, or if they come where they may be had, never desire by them a further increase,
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as it were the inward kisses of Christs mouth: but content themselves with the outward; even the barke of those ordinances.
as it were the inward Kisses of Christ Mouth: but content themselves with the outward; even the bark of those ordinances.
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When the Spirit should witnesse and seale up this love, the love of Christ to their soules by an inward kisse, they content themselves with the outward, the bare hearing of the word: But mark what I say;
When the Spirit should witness and seal up this love, the love of christ to their Souls by an inward kiss, they content themselves with the outward, the bore hearing of the word: But mark what I say;
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where this further desire of familiaritie with Christ is not, there is but a barren soile and soule of a Christian:
where this further desire of familiarity with christ is not, there is but a barren soil and soul of a Christian:
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there is no true taste of Christs love; for if there were, there would be a further desire of growth in that affection.
there is no true taste of Christ love; for if there were, there would be a further desire of growth in that affection.
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There are some that make a faire profession like unto many that marry to cloake their adultery;
There Are Some that make a fair profession like unto many that marry to cloak their adultery;
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for so, such professe Christ to cover their strong covetousnesse and other strong faults, that they may have more libertie to commit sin.
for so, such profess christ to cover their strong covetousness and other strong Faults, that they may have more liberty to commit since.
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But Christians, truly religious must not content themselves with outwardnesse in these kisses, but give,
But Christians, truly religious must not content themselves with outwardness in these Kisses, but give,
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as the outward man, so the sacrifice of the inwaid (the soule) unto God.
as the outward man, so the sacrifice of the inwaid (the soul) unto God.
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Let those that finde (after such tryall) these desires springing up in them;
Let those that find (After such trial) these Desires springing up in them;
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comfort themselves in this, that they are Christs, and that Christ will manifest his love more and more unto them.
Comfort themselves in this, that they Are Christ, and that christ will manifest his love more and more unto them.
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For he hath promised to grant the desires of the righteous.
For he hath promised to grant the Desires of the righteous.
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Hast thou then a longing desire to have a further taste of the love of Christ? Vse the meanes conscionably,
Hast thou then a longing desire to have a further taste of the love of christ? Use the means Conscionably,
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and then be sure that Christ this Ioseph will open himselfe further and further unto thee,
and then be sure that christ this Ioseph will open himself further and further unto thee,
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and thy soule shall know it. This for one use;
and thy soul shall know it. This for one use;
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Another is for exhortation and spirituall direction, as how wee shall come to a further assurance, signe,
another is for exhortation and spiritual direction, as how we shall come to a further assurance, Signen,
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and fruit of this love of Christ. My beloved if we desire it; wee must labour to have;
and fruit of this love of christ. My Beloved if we desire it; we must labour to have;
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first, chast judgements, and secondly, chast affections. A chast judgement from errour, heresie, and schisme; and affections chast from the world, from pleasures and the like:
First, chaste Judgments, and secondly, chaste affections. A chaste judgement from error, heresy, and Schism; and affections chaste from the world, from pleasures and the like:
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for Christ is wonderfull jealous both of our judgements, and of our love. Therefore Paul desires to present the Corinths a pure Virgin unto Christ.
for christ is wonderful jealous both of our Judgments, and of our love. Therefore Paul Desires to present the Corinths a pure Virgae unto christ.
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And further as we must affect goodnesse, so wee must professe truth; wee must have chast judgements, as well as chast affections: And further as we must affect Goodness, so we must profess truth; we must have chaste Judgments, as well as chaste affections:
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the Spouse of Christ as shee is pure in affections, so shee is is pure in judgement;
the Spouse of christ as she is pure in affections, so she is is pure in judgement;
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shee heares his voyce and followes him. Whatsoever comes not from the Word she receives not but rejects it.
she hears his voice and follows him. Whatsoever comes not from the Word she receives not but rejects it.
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And as her judgement is right set, so her affections are pure and holy. Now therefore labour for these;
And as her judgement is right Set, so her affections Are pure and holy. Now Therefore labour for these;
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that is, for chast affections. Christ will not have us to divide our affections; some for him, and some for the world;
that is, for chaste affections. christ will not have us to divide our affections; Some for him, and Some for the world;
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or partly for pleasures, and partly for him; no, hee will not have it so: for, a fire divided hath lesse heat.
or partly for pleasures, and partly for him; no, he will not have it so: for, a fire divided hath less heat.
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Hee will have the whole heart and the whole of our affections, or he will have neither heart nor affection.
He will have the Whole heart and the Whole of our affections, or he will have neither heart nor affection.
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If wee give our hearts to the world or to the pleasures of the world, (the love of which is enmity with God) then have wee an adulterous heart:
If we give our hearts to the world or to the pleasures of the world, (the love of which is enmity with God) then have we an adulterous heart:
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which to doe is a double sinne, as it is for a wife to commit whoredome;
which to do is a double sin, as it is for a wife to commit whoredom;
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for in her whoredome there is a breach of chastitie, and breach of the marriage band.
for in her whoredom there is a breach of chastity, and breach of the marriage band.
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And indeed to embrace the world after we are contracted unto Christ, what is it lesse then whoredome,
And indeed to embrace the world After we Are contracted unto christ, what is it less then whoredom,
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and a breach of covenant in our spirituall contract with Christ? therefore, beware of worldly-mindednesse, which as glew will tie all thy affections so fast to the earth, that thou shalt not be able to lift any to Christ.
and a breach of Covenant in our spiritual contract with christ? Therefore, beware of Worldly-mindedness, which as glew will tie all thy affections so fast to the earth, that thou shalt not be able to lift any to christ.
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Take heede of the pleasures of the world, least they drowne thy soule in perdition and destruction,
Take heed of the pleasures of the world, lest they drown thy soul in perdition and destruction,
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as the Apostle saith, 1 Tim. 6. 9. for many soules hath this Sea covered, even of those that have professed with the best, and have gone for good Christians.
as the Apostle Says, 1 Tim. 6. 9. for many Souls hath this Sea covered, even of those that have professed with the best, and have gone for good Christians.
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But thirdly, if wee will grow in the assurance of the love of Christ, and have more familiar kisses of his mouth;
But Thirdly, if we will grow in the assurance of the love of christ, and have more familiar Kisses of his Mouth;
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then labour we to get an humble heart, by searching out our owne great unworthinesse, in respect of what wee are, or were by nature.
then labour we to get an humble heart, by searching out our own great unworthiness, in respect of what we Are, or were by nature.
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Indeed, we may disparage our credits by abasing our selves in respect of men, but never can wee be too much humbled to our Saviour, in acknowledging our selves unworthy of all that wee have.
Indeed, we may disparage our credits by abasing our selves in respect of men, but never can we be too much humbled to our Saviour, in acknowledging our selves unworthy of all that we have.
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There is no danger in debasing our selves to our Saviour; nay 'tis for our greater honour with God:
There is no danger in debasing our selves to our Saviour; nay it's for our greater honour with God:
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for, those that thus honour him, hee will honour and grace with his blessings, who giveth grace to the humble.
for, those that thus honour him, he will honour and grace with his blessings, who gives grace to the humble.
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In such a Spirit he delights to dwell as a man at home, Esay 66. 3. Let us with all humilitie (then) acknowledge all to bee from his free grace;
In such a Spirit he delights to dwell as a man At home, Isaiah 66. 3. Let us with all humility (then) acknowledge all to be from his free grace;
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and with Iacob, that we our selves are lesse then the least of his mercies. Againe fourthly, if wee will grow in the assurance of the love of Christ;
and with Iacob, that we our selves Are less then the least of his Mercies. Again fourthly, if we will grow in the assurance of the love of christ;
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let us give Christ no peace, nor take any nay of him till hee hath given us the sweet kisses of his love.
let us give christ no peace, nor take any nay of him till he hath given us the sweet Kisses of his love.
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Many times he delayes the manifesting of his love; but what though? yet waite thou his pleasure;
Many times he delays the manifesting of his love; but what though? yet wait thou his pleasure;
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he hath waited long upon thee. We see Mary Magdalen, what a doe shee made when shee could not finde Christ;
he hath waited long upon thee. We see Marry Magdalen, what a doe she made when she could not find christ;
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at last he manifested himselfe unto her, and called her by her name, demanding for what shee wept, and whom she sought;
At last he manifested himself unto her, and called her by her name, demanding for what she wept, and whom she sought;
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but it was some time first.
but it was Some time First.
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Doe thou as she, give him no rest, take no deniall of him, nor give off till he answer thee:
Doe thou as she, give him no rest, take no denial of him, nor give off till he answer thee:
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for, hee will doe it first or last.
for, he will do it First or last.
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What did the woman of Canaan? shee gave Christ no rest till hee did encline unto her.
What did the woman of Canaan? she gave christ no rest till he did incline unto her.
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So Iacob wrestled with God, & would not let him goe till he had assured him of his love and favour;
So Iacob wrestled with God, & would not let him go till he had assured him of his love and favour;
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he I say, who hath promised to grant the desires of the righteous.
he I say, who hath promised to grant the Desires of the righteous.
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O then hath he given thee any the like strong desire after him? continue constant, importuning him by earnest and fervent prayer,
O then hath he given thee any the like strong desire After him? continue constant, importuning him by earnest and fervent prayer,
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and not taking off, till he incline unto thee.
and not taking off, till he incline unto thee.
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Hee cannot stand out with thee long, hee cannot deny thee though he differ for some time and cause best knowne to himselfe;
He cannot stand out with thee long, he cannot deny thee though he differ for Some time and cause best known to himself;
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the assurance will come, and though it tarry, doe thou waite, Hab. 2. 3.
the assurance will come, and though it tarry, do thou wait, Hab. 2. 3.
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Fiftly, and againe, take every thing for thine advantage, and improve thy former experience as what former love,
Fifty, and again, take every thing for thine advantage, and improve thy former experience as what former love,
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and favour, & power and fidelitie and stabilitie thou hast had, and make thy benefit of them all to thy best helpe,
and favour, & power and Fidis and stability thou hast had, and make thy benefit of them all to thy best help,
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and till hee answer thee as hee will at last, and as hee did the woman of Canaan; plead hard for thy selfe (as shee) till then.
and till he answer thee as he will At last, and as he did the woman of Canaan; plead hard for thy self (as she) till then.
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Christ accounts her a Dog, Matth. 15. 26. I am indeed so, saith shee; but, meane time, takes good advantage of his words, and thereby pleades strongly for herselfe:
christ accounts her a Dog, Matthew 15. 26. I am indeed so, Says she; but, mean time, Takes good advantage of his words, and thereby pleads strongly for herself:
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no otherwise then the servants of Benhadad, who watched the words of Ahab, and drew comfort from them, 1 King. 20. 33. So here, make thou thy plea strong by thine owne experience, and take all advantages.
no otherwise then the Servants of Benhadad, who watched the words of Ahab, and drew Comfort from them, 1 King. 20. 33. So Here, make thou thy plea strong by thine own experience, and take all advantages.
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God hath beene thus and thus good unto thee for many yeares;
God hath been thus and thus good unto thee for many Years;
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these and these meanes hee hath given thee, and thus and thus they have wrought for thy good; therefore say then:
these and these means he hath given thee, and thus and thus they have wrought for thy good; Therefore say then:
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I will for this follow him still, and untill hee assure mee of his love in a further degree, and further doe for me.
I will for this follow him still, and until he assure me of his love in a further degree, and further doe for me.
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Sixtly, but see thou bee modest in thy desires of this kind.
Sixty, but see thou be modest in thy Desires of this kind.
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Desire no great matter at the first, that is, not so full an assurance of this love of Christ, at the beginning of thy desires,
Desire no great matter At the First, that is, not so full an assurance of this love of christ, At the beginning of thy Desires,
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but with observation and attendance fitting. And here observe the degrees of these kisses, and manifestation of this love.
but with observation and attendance fitting. And Here observe the Degrees of these Kisses, and manifestation of this love.
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The theefe on the Crosse desired but to bee remembred of Christ when hee came into his Kingdome no more but to bee remembred, and so no great matter. So doe thou;
The thief on the Cross desired but to be remembered of christ when he Come into his Kingdom no more but to be remembered, and so no great matter. So do thou;
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doe but desire a taste of his love, though never so little. For so the deare children of God have done.
do but desire a taste of his love, though never so little. For so the deer children of God have done.
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They have first desired the pardon of their sinnes;
They have First desired the pardon of their Sins;
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which obtained, they have proceeded to more, as humbly to beg such and such graces of the Spirit as seales to assure them further and further to seale up his love unto them with his nearer communion.
which obtained, they have proceeded to more, as humbly to beg such and such graces of the Spirit as Seals to assure them further and further to seal up his love unto them with his nearer communion.
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But this communion is not alway felt. I answer, if Christ be strange to us, the fault is our owne not his; for he is all love.
But this communion is not always felt. I answer, if christ be strange to us, the fault is our own not his; for he is all love.
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And so it is eyther because our loose hearts runne after some carnall contents;
And so it is either Because our lose hearts run After Some carnal contents;
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and what marvell then that Christ should shew himself strange unto us who runne from him? and that wee should goe mourning all the day long without any sense of his love? Or else it is because we will not seeke for these his kisses;
and what marvel then that christ should show himself strange unto us who run from him? and that we should go mourning all the day long without any sense of his love? Or Else it is Because we will not seek for these his Kisses;
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that is, for a further taste of his love as wee should in his ordinances;
that is, for a further taste of his love as we should in his ordinances;
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or because we doe not exercise those graces that wee have as is required by our attending upon them,
or Because we do not exercise those graces that we have as is required by our attending upon them,
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and by resting by Faith upon Gods promise for a blessing:
and by resting by Faith upon God's promise for a blessing:
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Or because wee are negligent to stir up those graces of God in us by private duties:
Or Because we Are negligent to stir up those graces of God in us by private duties:
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or because wee trust our selves to bad companies, and to persons led about with evill desires,
or Because we trust our selves to bad companies, and to Persons led about with evil Desires,
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or possessed with an evill Spirit:
or possessed with an evil Spirit:
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Or because God would exercise and try our Faith, and so let us see our selves;
Or Because God would exercise and try our Faith, and so let us see our selves;
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that is in our owne naturall state of weakenesse.
that is in our own natural state of weakness.
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For thus hee left Peter. Otherwise it is Christs nature to manifest himselfe and his love unto his by the familiar kisses of his mouth.
For thus he left Peter. Otherwise it is Christ nature to manifest himself and his love unto his by the familiar Kisses of his Mouth.
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Now search into your hearts, and you shall finde that these or such like as these are the causes why Christ is strange unto you,
Now search into your hearts, and you shall find that these or such like as these Are the Causes why christ is strange unto you,
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and why you are so sencelesse of your communion with him.
and why you Are so senseless of your communion with him.
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Consider yet againe when it is, and at what time that we have Christs sweetest kisses,
Consider yet again when it is, and At what time that we have Christ Sweetest Kisses,
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and are most refreshed with his loving countenance.
and Are most refreshed with his loving countenance.
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It is not when wee lay our strength (all of it) upon good meanes? and so when wee strive with God in prayer,
It is not when we lay our strength (all of it) upon good means? and so when we strive with God in prayer,
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and labour in all humility, rightly, and profitably to use all his holy ordinances? Marke these well,
and labour in all humility, rightly, and profitably to use all his holy ordinances? Mark these well,
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as the meanes to preserve and encrease the assurance of Christs love in you.
as the means to preserve and increase the assurance of Christ love in you.
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And further consider by what meanes and how you may fall into this deadnesse of heart,
And further Consider by what means and how you may fallen into this deadness of heart,
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and what were the causes of it.
and what were the Causes of it.
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Secondly, observe how you may come to have most communion with Christ, and at what time, and after what performances:
Secondly, observe how you may come to have most communion with christ, and At what time, and After what performances:
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as to be able to say, I was thus and thus dead and sencelesse of Christs love;
as to be able to say, I was thus and thus dead and senseless of Christ love;
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but now I am thus and thus comforted and refreshed with it, I was strong for my pleasures;
but now I am thus and thus comforted and refreshed with it, I was strong for my pleasures;
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now I am strongly bent to please God, and my selfe no way with his dishonour;
now I am strongly bent to please God, and my self no Way with his dishonour;
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I was all for my selfe, now I am the least part of my selfe, so God may have all:
I was all for my self, now I am the least part of my self, so God may have all:
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I denyed my selfe nothing, now I pull in all things, and resigne up my selfe and all to Gods will.
I denied my self nothing, now I pull in all things, and resign up my self and all to God's will.
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If thus wee deny our selves in every thing and serve God in all, and this because wee will breake away from all impediments in heavenly courses, God will be sure to recompence us in spirituall things abundantly,
If thus we deny our selves in every thing and serve God in all, and this Because we will break away from all impediments in heavenly courses, God will be sure to recompense us in spiritual things abundantly,
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yea and in temporall also, so farre as he shall see them to be good for us.
yea and in temporal also, so Far as he shall see them to be good for us.
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Adde yet this consideration more, that when thou wast afflicted and hadst none to comfort thee, that then,
Add yet this consideration more, that when thou wast afflicted and Hadst none to Comfort thee, that then,
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and even then the Lord was most sweet unto thee, that then he refreshed thy soule with the balsome of his love.
and even then the Lord was most sweet unto thee, that then he refreshed thy soul with the balsome of his love.
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Consider this and thou canst not but know what mouth hath kissed thee. These may helpe us much in getting a further assurance of Christs love;
Consider this and thou Canst not but know what Mouth hath kissed thee. These may help us much in getting a further assurance of Christ love;
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••e stirred up therefore to a desire to be where Christ is, and to have the kisses of his love in his ordinances,
••e stirred up Therefore to a desire to be where christ is, and to have the Kisses of his love in his ordinances,
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so often as wee have a tender of them:
so often as we have a tender of them:
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So shall we get more store, and further testimonie of his favour, and so shall wee more encrease in grace, and communion with Christ.
So shall we get more store, and further testimony of his favour, and so shall we more increase in grace, and communion with christ.
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So shall wee never want good assurance for a good estate in heaven, or comfort in any other estate.
So shall we never want good assurance for a good estate in heaven, or Comfort in any other estate.
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For cast such a man into a Dungeon, hee hath a Paradise there. And why there? Because Christ comes to him.
For cast such a man into a Dungeon, he hath a Paradise there. And why there? Because christ comes to him.
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Further, if wee have this cōmunion with Christ, then though we are compassed about with death, death shall not affright us,
Further, if we have this communion with christ, then though we Are compassed about with death, death shall not affright us,
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because the great God is with us. Doe with such a man what you will; cast him into hell if it were possible;
Because the great God is with us. Doe with such a man what you will; cast him into hell if it were possible;
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hee having a sweet communion with Christ would be joyfull even in that prison of the damned. And take this with you:
he having a sweet communion with christ would be joyful even in that prison of the damned. And take this with you:
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the more sence you have of the love of Christ, the lesse you will regard the pleasures, the riches or contempts of the world.
the more sense you have of the love of christ, the less you will regard the pleasures, the riches or contempts of the world.
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And indeed what joy can bee compared with this, that the soule hath communion with Christ? All the world is nothing to this.
And indeed what joy can be compared with this, that the soul hath communion with christ? All the world is nothing to this.
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And now seeing you cannot require this love of Christ, yet shew your love to him as you may,
And now seeing you cannot require this love of christ, yet show your love to him as you may,
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and as you may manifest your love to his members, and kisse them with the kisses of your love. Doe good to the poore;
and as you may manifest your love to his members, and kiss them with the Kisses of your love. Doe good to the poor;
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especially to those poore that have the Church of God in their Families. As the woman powred her oyle on the head of Christ;
especially to those poor that have the Church of God in their Families. As the woman poured her oil on the head of christ;
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so doe you powre some of yours upon the feete of Christ.
so do you pour Some of yours upon the feet of christ.
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That which yee would doe to him if hee were here, that doe to his members, in whom he is after a sort present with you.
That which ye would do to him if he were Here, that do to his members, in whom he is After a sort present with you.
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Thereby you may further your communion with him, and make him your debter; then, as one saith well:
Thereby you may further your communion with him, and make him your debtor; then, as one Says well:
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hee can be no loser, that makes God his debter.
he can be no loser, that makes God his debtor.
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THE POWER OF Christs Resurrection.
THE POWER OF Christ Resurrection.
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COLOS. 3. 1. If yee he risen with Christ, seeke those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God.
COLOS. 3. 1. If ye he risen with christ, seek those things which Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God.
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THis Verse hath dependance on the second Chapter before, the twelve and thirteen Verses of that Chapter;
THis Verse hath dependence on the second Chapter before, the twelve and thirteen Verses of that Chapter;
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where the Apostle tells the Colossians, that they were risen with Christ from the dead by Faith,
where the Apostle tells the colossians, that they were risen with christ from the dead by Faith,
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and quickned by the Spirit that raised him: hereupon followes this inference;
and quickened by the Spirit that raised him: hereupon follows this Inference;
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If therefore yee be risen with Christ, shew it by seeking after those things which are in heaven, or are heavenly.
If Therefore ye be risen with christ, show it by seeking After those things which Are in heaven, or Are heavenly.
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The Apostle had much adoe to roote out those dangerous seedes of conceit which false teachers had sowen upon these Colossians, touching some legall ceremonies;
The Apostle had much ado to root out those dangerous seeds of conceit which false Teachers had sown upon these colossians, touching Some Legal ceremonies;
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as touch not, taste not, handle not;
as touch not, taste not, handle not;
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he tells them that these dead things have no life of use now, and that therefore,
he tells them that these dead things have no life of use now, and that Therefore,
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if they be risen with Christ they must fall to other matter, seeking those things that are above.
if they be risen with christ they must fallen to other matter, seeking those things that Are above.
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These ceremonies were indeede appointed by God at the first, but now being ended and brought to their grave, they must be buried, there never to rise againe.
These ceremonies were indeed appointed by God At the First, but now being ended and brought to their grave, they must be buried, there never to rise again.
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And therefore no more to be revived as being not dead onely, but deadly.
And Therefore no more to be revived as being not dead only, but deadly.
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As I sayd, the Apostle finding their hearts tainted with this false doctrine, having first sought by purging to drive it out of their hearts and liking;
As I said, the Apostle finding their hearts tainted with this false Doctrine, having First sought by purging to drive it out of their hearts and liking;
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he now begins to season them with that truth which is after godlinesse, that is, with heavenly and other truths and doctrines, not of men, such as were those of these false Apostles,
he now begins to season them with that truth which is After godliness, that is, with heavenly and other truths and doctrines, not of men, such as were those of these false Apostles,
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but of God, where hee begins with generall instructions, and then proceeds to particular callings; as of husbands and wives, of parents and masters, of children and servan's.
but of God, where he begins with general instructions, and then proceeds to particular callings; as of Husbands and wives, of Parents and Masters, of children and servan's.
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Now because the well managing of the particular duties of these particular callings depends on a good principle;
Now Because the well managing of the particular duties of these particular callings depends on a good principle;
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that is, that they bee sound in Christianitie, which is the generall: Therefore hee begins first to season their hearts with that grace of their generall callings;
that is, that they be found in Christianity, which is the general: Therefore he begins First to season their hearts with that grace of their general callings;
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knowing that it is so much the easier to bee good in their particular callings, when they are first good in the generall.
knowing that it is so much the Easier to be good in their particular callings, when they Are First good in the general.
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But if not good in the generall, then never good in the particular.
But if not good in the general, then never good in the particular.
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If a good man, then a good husband, a good father, and a good master, fit for any good service;
If a good man, then a good husband, a good father, and a good master, fit for any good service;
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but if not a good man, then good for nothing.
but if not a good man, then good for nothing.
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So a woman, if a good woman, then a good wife, and good in any calling.
So a woman, if a good woman, then a good wife, and good in any calling.
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So for children and servants, if good in the generall, then good in the particular also.
So for children and Servants, if good in the general, then good in the particular also.
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But to come to the order of these words: they containe first a ground, and then an inference upon that ground.
But to come to the order of these words: they contain First a ground, and then an Inference upon that ground.
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If you be risen with Christ, there is the ground: then seeke the things that are above, there is the inference. If you be risen with christ, there is the ground: then seek the things that Are above, there is the Inference.
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From the ground observe two things; First, that Christ is risen himselfe; Secondly, that wee therefore shall rise. From the ground observe two things; First, that christ is risen himself; Secondly, that we Therefore shall rise.
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For the first, It is an Article of our Faith, and the Holy Ghost hath taken a great deale of paines to prove it.
For the First, It is an Article of our Faith, and the Holy Ghost hath taken a great deal of pains to prove it.
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It is the confidence of Christians; it is the maine, or free hold that wee have;
It is the confidence of Christians; it is the main, or free hold that we have;
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for wee hold all by the resurrection of Christ, as of fee; and wee have sixteene apparitions of him to prove this.
for we hold all by the resurrection of christ, as of fee; and we have sixteene apparitions of him to prove this.
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Besides, it was impossible that hee should bee held of the bonds of death. Impossible I say, being invested with these three offices of King, Priest and Prophet. Impossible as hee was King;
Beside, it was impossible that he should be held of the bonds of death. Impossible I say, being invested with these three Offices of King, Priest and Prophet. Impossible as he was King;
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for how then could hee have triumphed over his enemies here and in hell? Impossible as hee was Priest;
for how then could he have triumphed over his enemies Here and in hell? Impossible as he was Priest;
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for, if hee had not risen, how could hee have made daily intercession for us as he doth? And lastly, impossible as he was a Prophet,
for, if he had not risen, how could he have made daily Intercession for us as he does? And lastly, impossible as he was a Prophet,
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for else how could he have instructed his people in doctrines of salvation?
for Else how could he have instructed his people in doctrines of salvation?
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But when rose hee? wee say with the Scriptures and our Creede, the third day.
But when rose he? we say with the Scriptures and our Creed, the third day.
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Now as Christ rose, and rose the third day, (manifesting thereby that he was dead) and this after so great basenesse, for his greater glory.
Now as christ rose, and rose the third day, (manifesting thereby that he was dead) and this After so great baseness, for his greater glory.
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So it is to teach us, that as it was with him; so it is with all his members:
So it is to teach us, that as it was with him; so it is with all his members:
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never nearer helpe then when at the worst;
never nearer help then when At the worst;
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nor more glorious then when basest for Christ, for then it appeares to bee Gods owne worke, who therefore will raise them to glory, that he may be glorified in and by them.
nor more glorious then when Basest for christ, for then it appears to be God's own work, who Therefore will raise them to glory, that he may be glorified in and by them.
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When therefore wee are in any distresse, voyd of the helpe of man, then God will come in and raise us up,
When Therefore we Are in any distress, void of the help of man, then God will come in and raise us up,
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whether in our credit, estate or persons, &c. onely therefore let us have patience for a while and waite his comming.
whither in our credit, estate or Persons, etc. only Therefore let us have patience for a while and wait his coming.
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But as Christ is risen so we shall rise. Hee is the meritorious cause of our resurrection;
But as christ is risen so we shall rise. He is the meritorious cause of our resurrection;
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hee hath deserved that wee should rise. Also he is the worker of it; and by that same power whereby he rose againe;
he hath deserved that we should rise. Also he is the worker of it; and by that same power whereby he rose again;
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by the same will he raise up us at the last day.
by the same will he raise up us At the last day.
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He is every way the cause of our rising, (and hereupon) we are risen with him:
He is every Way the cause of our rising, (and hereupon) we Are risen with him:
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As hee was a publick person in his death; and as upon the Crosse hee stood in the place of all the elect;
As he was a public person in his death; and as upon the Cross he stood in the place of all the elect;
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so as all their sinnes (committed, or foreseene to be committed) were layd upon him,
so as all their Sins (committed, or foreseen to be committed) were laid upon him,
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and hee bare the iniquitie of us all: so after and now he freed himselfe and us by his Resurrection.
and he bore the iniquity of us all: so After and now he freed himself and us by his Resurrection.
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First, he freed himselfe of his suretiship, our bond was taken up, and our debt payd;
First, he freed himself of his suretyship, our bound was taken up, and our debt paid;
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where justice lost not a penny by us.
where Justice lost not a penny by us.
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So wee were freed in him, and for him, and therefore he rising wee are to rise with him.
So we were freed in him, and for him, and Therefore he rising we Are to rise with him.
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for what should hold us in the grave, now that deaths bands are loosed, or shal the head be above water,
for what should hold us in the grave, now that death's bans Are loosed, or shall the head be above water,
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and the members perish in it? But further to speake of the Resurrection. This Resurrection of Christ is twofold; spirituall and corporall:
and the members perish in it? But further to speak of the Resurrection. This Resurrection of christ is twofold; spiritual and corporal:
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spirituall, when wee take life from Christ; and, (being quickned by him) begin to rise with him;
spiritual, when we take life from christ; and, (being quickened by him) begin to rise with him;
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corporall when our bodies shall bee raised at the last day. When wee beleeve that Christ is dead for our sinnes;
corporal when our bodies shall be raised At the last day. When we believe that christ is dead for our Sins;
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our sinnes are then in their grave, and Christ is then crucified to us:
our Sins Are then in their grave, and christ is then Crucified to us:
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and when wee beleeve that hee (that was dead) is now risen from death, and dies no more:
and when we believe that he (that was dead) is now risen from death, and die no more:
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we beleeve that our graves also shall be opened, and that we shall rise (as he rose) to immortalitie of life.
we believe that our graves also shall be opened, and that we shall rise (as he rose) to immortality of life.
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Hence every true Christian may draw water of life to comfort him in all his distresses.
Hence every true Christian may draw water of life to Comfort him in all his Distresses.
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For Christ hath conquered all his spirituall enemies;
For christ hath conquered all his spiritual enemies;
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and the resurrection of Christ is an evidence of his most certaine conquest of them all.
and the resurrection of christ is an evidence of his most certain conquest of them all.
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For if he had not so conquered, hee could not have risen:
For if he had not so conquered, he could not have risen:
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and therefore when he rose the third day, hee bad his Disciples not to feare, Matth. 28. 10. as much as to say;
and Therefore when he rose the third day, he bade his Disciples not to Fear, Matthew 28. 10. as much as to say;
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feare not death, for I have overcome death with the power of my resurrection from death.
Fear not death, for I have overcome death with the power of my resurrection from death.
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Feare not sin, for I have satisfied for sin;
fear not since, for I have satisfied for since;
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nor the divell, for I by my resurrection have layd him flat upon his backe, bruised his head,
nor the Devil, for I by my resurrection have laid him flat upon his back, Bruised his head,
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and led him in triumph openly. Feare not this evill world; for I have overcome it.
and led him in triumph openly. fear not this evil world; for I have overcome it.
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And what shall I say more? I have trod upon the neckes of all your spirituall enemies, I have conquered them all.
And what shall I say more? I have trod upon the necks of all your spiritual enemies, I have conquered them all.
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So then, what cause of feare? therefore, feare not; for if you bee risen with Christ, you are begotten to a lively hope;
So then, what cause of Fear? Therefore, Fear not; for if you be risen with christ, you Are begotten to a lively hope;
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where spirituall Resurrection is, there is hope of life, as the Apostle doth soundly reason, 1 Pet. 1. 3. A ground therefore of precious comfort to every true Christian.
where spiritual Resurrection is, there is hope of life, as the Apostle does soundly reason, 1 Pet. 1. 3. A ground Therefore of precious Comfort to every true Christian.
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Now in that wee are raised by the same power to a spirituall life, whereby Christ rose from the grave;
Now in that we Are raised by the same power to a spiritual life, whereby christ rose from the grave;
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it teacheth us how wee should conceive of the work of the new birth; also of the Image of God in us; and of the new creature.
it Teaches us how we should conceive of the work of the new birth; also of the Image of God in us; and of the new creature.
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The worke of grace in a Christian, is not a slight worke (a word and away,
The work of grace in a Christian, is not a slight work (a word and away,
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as many thinke) but it is a powerfull worke;
as many think) but it is a powerful work;
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as appeares in that there are so many hinderances to keepe a man (dead in sinne) from rising out of it:
as appears in that there Are so many hindrances to keep a man (dead in sin) from rising out of it:
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many more then there were to keepe Christ from rising out of the grave of the earth.
many more then there were to keep christ from rising out of the grave of the earth.
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Yet in his resurrection did the power of God mightily appeare, as Ephe. 1. 19, 20. Now as Christ was killed and had a stone rolled over his Tombe:
Yet in his resurrection did the power of God mightily appear, as Ephes 1. 19, 20. Now as christ was killed and had a stone rolled over his Tomb:
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So he, that is dead in sinne, hath the stone of long custome rolled upon his heart;
So he, that is dead in sin, hath the stone of long custom rolled upon his heart;
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which to remove requireth as great a worke of Gods power as was required to raise Christ.
which to remove requires as great a work of God's power as was required to raise christ.
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Wherefore let those that finde a change in their hearts (the stone removed) breake forth into the praise of God for an inestimable favour such as this is, which is the powerfull worke of God, more powerfull then the making of the world of nothing; for there are many adversaries. For another use:
Wherefore let those that find a change in their hearts (the stone removed) break forth into the praise of God for an inestimable favour such as this is, which is the powerful work of God, more powerful then the making of the world of nothing; for there Are many Adversaries. For Another use:
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Consider this rightly, eyther to provoke unto thankefulnesse if you have beene wrought upon; or to prayer if not;
Consider this rightly, either to provoke unto thankfulness if you have been wrought upon; or to prayer if not;
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seeking unto God for this in the use of the meanes, who onely is able to work this change in you,
seeking unto God for this in the use of the means, who only is able to work this change in you,
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and will in his good time. But to cut off many things that might here be spoken of;
and will in his good time. But to Cut off many things that might Here be spoken of;
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wee will (to bee short) now speak of the inference;
we will (to be short) now speak of the Inference;
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If you be risen, and risen with Christ by his power, then seeke those things which are above. If you be risen, and risen with christ by his power, then seek those things which Are above.
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The inference or reason is thus much:
The Inference or reason is thus much:
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they that are thus risen have a new life, (for every resurrection notes a new kind of being) if spirituall then a spirituall being,
they that Are thus risen have a new life, (for every resurrection notes a new kind of being) if spiritual then a spiritual being,
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if bodily then a glorious life. This life is sutable to our Resurrection;
if bodily then a glorious life. This life is suitable to our Resurrection;
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as if the Apostle had sayd, you are risen with Christ from the death of sinne,
as if the Apostle had said, you Are risen with christ from the death of sin,
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therefore manifest your Resurrection by the life of righteousnesse: more specially by actions proportionable and cohaerent with your new estate.
Therefore manifest your Resurrection by the life of righteousness: more specially by actions proportionable and coherent with your new estate.
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This is the meaning, from whence wee note this Doctrine;
This is the meaning, from whence we note this Doctrine;
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That every life and state of life requireth answerable actions; If you be risen with Christ, and so have a spirituall life as you professe to have, That every life and state of life requires answerable actions; If you be risen with christ, and so have a spiritual life as you profess to have,
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then carry your selves answerably, and seeke those things that are above; that is, such things as may maintaine, and are sutable to that life of yours.
then carry your selves answerably, and seek those things that Are above; that is, such things as may maintain, and Are suitable to that life of yours.
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This is the Apostles manner of reasoning in this place. And this is so in nature, yea and so in corrupt nature;
This is the Apostles manner of reasoning in this place. And this is so in nature, yea and so in corrupt nature;
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it is so in grace, and shall bee so in glory. For the first, it appeareth plainely;
it is so in grace, and shall be so in glory. For the First, it appears plainly;
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for even those creatures that are in the water, delight in it, because it is their proper element,
for even those creatures that Are in the water, delight in it, Because it is their proper element,
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and they cannot live without it.
and they cannot live without it.
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Secondly, it is so in corrupt nature, he that is covetous, the very conceit that hee hath of his riches doth as it were feede him, he cannot live without them.
Secondly, it is so in corrupt nature, he that is covetous, the very conceit that he hath of his riches does as it were feed him, he cannot live without them.
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So he that lives a carnall life here, dies if hee be taken from it; then hee is as a Fish upon dry ground.
So he that lives a carnal life Here, die if he be taken from it; then he is as a Fish upon dry ground.
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Take a Fish out of his element, and he cannot live: So for this man, take his wealth and take his life;
Take a Fish out of his element, and he cannot live: So for this man, take his wealth and take his life;
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it is so in grace, and shall bee so in glory, when the body is risen glorious.
it is so in grace, and shall be so in glory, when the body is risen glorious.
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There is a forsaking of all communion with sinfull men, and there wee shall have communion with God and Christ,
There is a forsaking of all communion with sinful men, and there we shall have communion with God and christ,
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and Christ shall be all in all unto us. Then that which all creatures supply to us here, Christ will there.
and christ shall be all in all unto us. Then that which all creatures supply to us Here, christ will there.
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Then our songs will be holy, and our actions holy, fitting such a glorious condition. And this heaven is begun here, or it will never be.
Then our songs will be holy, and our actions holy, fitting such a glorious condition. And this heaven is begun Here, or it will never be.
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Grace is therefore called heaven, because heaven is begunne where grace enters: and because glory, that is, heaven cannot begin but where grace is.
Grace is Therefore called heaven, Because heaven is begun where grace enters: and Because glory, that is, heaven cannot begin but where grace is.
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So then a Christian that is risen with Christ, must have nothing to doe with carnall men;
So then a Christian that is risen with christ, must have nothing to do with carnal men;
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nothing I say further then he is thrust upō them, or that he may convert them.
nothing I say further then he is thrust upon them, or that he may convert them.
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They must not familiarly company with men of a contrary spirit; they must seeke by all meanes to act godlinesse in their conversation.
They must not familiarly company with men of a contrary Spirit; they must seek by all means to act godliness in their Conversation.
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And thus should the life of a Christian bee set, sutable to his new estate and holy calling.
And thus should the life of a Christian bee Set, suitable to his new estate and holy calling.
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But if wee should try all by this rule:
But if we should try all by this Rule:
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how few would be sound to be risen with Christ? for how few would delight in heavenly company, or in heavenly actions;
how few would be found to be risen with christ? for how few would delight in heavenly company, or in heavenly actions;
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as to praise God, or to commune with God in prayer? This is a death to most men,
as to praise God, or to commune with God in prayer? This is a death to most men,
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and to be so, is to bee out of the world;
and to be so, is to be out of the world;
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also to have such company, and to bee so exercised is a dead life in their fleshly opinions.
also to have such company, and to be so exercised is a dead life in their fleshly opinions.
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And now againe to the Apostle; the Apostle saith here, Wee must seeke those things which are above with Christ. Seeking implyeth first a want;
And now again to the Apostle; the Apostle Says Here, we must seek those things which Are above with christ. Seeking Implies First a want;
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a man will never seeke for that which (he knowes) he hath.
a man will never seek for that which (he knows) he hath.
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Secondly, it implyeth a valuation and esteeme of the excellency of that thing which we seeke.
Secondly, it Implies a valuation and esteem of the excellency of that thing which we seek.
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Thirdly, it implyeth hope to get it;
Thirdly, it Implies hope to get it;
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else who would seeke it, but leave it rather as a thing desperate? Fourthly, it doth imply meanes,
Else who would seek it, but leave it rather as a thing desperate? Fourthly, it does imply means,
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and the use of meanes to attaine to that wee seeke through want or other wayes, with hope of finding it.
and the use of means to attain to that we seek through want or other ways, with hope of finding it.
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Lastly, he that wants a thing which he doth highly esteeme, and may attaine unto in the use of the meanes;
Lastly, he that Wants a thing which he does highly esteem, and may attain unto in the use of the means;
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will by all meanes avoyd all contraries that may disappoint his hope of speeding. And here consider what this thing is that wee must seek for.
will by all means avoid all contraries that may disappoint his hope of speeding. And Here Consider what this thing is that we must seek for.
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Briefly & in short, it is Christ Iesus the joy of all hearts; in whom are hid all the treasures of knowledge and wisedome.
Briefly & in short, it is christ Iesus the joy of all hearts; in whom Are hid all the treasures of knowledge and Wisdom.
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Him we seeke in capite, and together with him all those things which are above, and whatsoever tends to true blessednesse.
Him we seek in capite, and together with him all those things which Are above, and whatsoever tends to true blessedness.
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And indeede all the excellency which wee have, or can hope to have is from above.
And indeed all the excellency which we have, or can hope to have is from above.
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Our full happinesse and glorious inheritance is kept for us in the Heavens. All our priviledges are from above; our kingdome is in heaven;
Our full happiness and glorious inheritance is kept for us in the Heavens. All our privileges Are from above; our Kingdom is in heaven;
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and qualification for this happy estate spoken of there. Our holinesse and heavenly mindednesse is from above;
and qualification for this happy estate spoken of there. Our holiness and heavenly Mindedness is from above;
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fulnesse of grace is from thence, and all graces that lead to perfection are there.
fullness of grace is from thence, and all graces that led to perfection Are there.
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Power to enable us to any holy duty is from above, yea the meanes are from above;
Power to enable us to any holy duty is from above, yea the means Are from above;
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as the ordinances, the word and Sacraments. To summe up all; thus much the words import, seeke for a nearer communion with Christ;
as the ordinances, the word and Sacraments. To sum up all; thus much the words import, seek for a nearer communion with christ;
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for a further assurance of heaven;
for a further assurance of heaven;
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for a further qualification for heaven, and so as you may bee more and more in heaven while you are below on the earth, by enjoying through faith, your heavenly priviledges, prerogatives and excellencies:
for a further qualification for heaven, and so as you may be more and more in heaven while you Are below on the earth, by enjoying through faith, your heavenly privileges, prerogatives and excellencies:
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seeke for further increase of holinesse, for a greater measure of grace; and for grace to bring you to the fruition of whatsoever is from above.
seek for further increase of holiness, for a greater measure of grace; and for grace to bring you to the fruition of whatsoever is from above.
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And here attend upon the Word of God, upon the Sacraments, upon holy conferences where Christ is present in a speciall manner;
And Here attend upon the Word of God, upon the Sacraments, upon holy conferences where christ is present in a special manner;
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and by holy actions seeke for glory in the use of the meanes. Reach not too high, nor above your pitch, which is arrogancy, pride and high mindednesse;
and by holy actions seek for glory in the use of the means. Reach not too high, nor above your pitch, which is arrogance, pride and high Mindedness;
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but seeke for heavenly things by heavenly meanes, and in humble manner.
but seek for heavenly things by heavenly means, and in humble manner.
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Againe, where wee must seeke the things above, because wee are risen with Christ, (the Resurrection of Christ being an article and ground of Religion;) wee learne, That heavenly duties have their spring from the articles and grounds of Religion. The reason is;
Again, where we must seek the things above, Because we Are risen with christ, (the Resurrection of christ being an article and ground of Religion;) we Learn, That heavenly duties have their spring from the Articles and grounds of Religion. The reason is;
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The ground of our faith is the cause of holy duties; and therefore corrupt in faith, corrupt in obedience in that degree.
The ground of our faith is the cause of holy duties; and Therefore corrupt in faith, corrupt in Obedience in that degree.
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Evill opinions breed an evill life; and a sound understanding an holy conversation.
Evil opinions breed an evil life; and a found understanding an holy Conversation.
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The use is to admonish us to labour to understand the maine grounds of Religion, with like labour, to digest them:
The use is to admonish us to labour to understand the main grounds of Religion, with like labour, to digest them:
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So as to see the truth of them in the regularitie of our lives.
So as to see the truth of them in the regularity of our lives.
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And here labour with God by prayer to write them in your hearts with the pen of his holy Spirit.
And Here labour with God by prayer to write them in your hearts with the pen of his holy Spirit.
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Againe, in that the Apostle willeth them to seeke heavenly graces, and that because they are risen with Christ; note further this inference;
Again, in that the Apostle wills them to seek heavenly graces, and that Because they Are risen with christ; note further this Inference;
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That as a Christian ought to be heavenly minded, that is, minded to seeke heaven ly graces; That as a Christian ought to be heavenly minded, that is, minded to seek heaven lie graces;
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so hee must doe it for this reason, viz. because hee is in an estate fitting for it.
so he must do it for this reason, viz. Because he is in an estate fitting for it.
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Therefore let none say, he cannot for outward troubles or businesse;
Therefore let none say, he cannot for outward Troubles or business;
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unlesse he will deny himselfe to be a Christian, by denying to have any leasure for holy businesse.
unless he will deny himself to be a Christian, by denying to have any leisure for holy business.
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He that will bee a Christian must pretend to no impossibilities this way.
He that will be a Christian must pretend to no impossibilities this Way.
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For, art thou risen with Christ? then thou must finde time to seeke those things that are above, and to bee heavenly minded.
For, art thou risen with christ? then thou must find time to seek those things that Are above, and to be heavenly minded.
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A Christian that is risen with Christ will;
A Christian that is risen with christ will;
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God here doth not as Pharoah; bid us to doe our worke, and to gather the straw our selves:
God Here does not as Pharaoh; bid us to do our work, and to gather the straw our selves:
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but he bids us doe upon a power given us, and by quickning us with his Spirit,
but he bids us doe upon a power given us, and by quickening us with his Spirit,
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and enabling us to doe what he requireth to be done.
and enabling us to do what he requires to be done.
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He fits us for such actions as hee taskes us unto, and gives us the power of doeing them.
He fits us for such actions as he tasks us unto, and gives us the power of doing them.
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Againe, so farre as a Christian is raised by Christ, so farre hee cannot but seeke those things that are above.
Again, so Far as a Christian is raised by christ, so Far he cannot but seek those things that Are above.
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Wee neede not teach a bird to fly, for shee is taught of her nature so to doe; flight is naturall to her.
we need not teach a bird to fly, for she is taught of her nature so to do; flight is natural to her.
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So a Christian cannot but doe the things answerable to his Christian nature. Hee is of a new nature, and therefore cannot but bee heavenly minded;
So a Christian cannot but do the things answerable to his Christian nature. He is of a new nature, and Therefore cannot but be heavenly minded;
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hee cannot prophane the Lords day, hee cannot sweare, hee cannot lye, hee cannot blaspheme, he cannot delight in carnall courses, he cannot doe these things,
he cannot profane the lords day, he cannot swear, he cannot lie, he cannot Blaspheme, he cannot delight in carnal courses, he cannot do these things,
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so farre as hee is a Christian.
so Far as he is a Christian.
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And it is in this sense that the Apostle saith, He that is borne of God sinneth not, that is,
And it is in this sense that the Apostle Says, He that is born of God Sinneth not, that is,
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so farre as he is borne againe. Againe, as hee is a Christian hee may doe it, and ought to doe it, and cannot but doe it.
so Far as he is born again. Again, as he is a Christian he may do it, and ought to do it, and cannot but do it.
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But I adde further, and for a further point, Hee glories Doct. 4. in it. To bee heavenly minded, and exercised in spirituall duties, is his happinesse, and his joy.
But I add further, and for a further point, He Glories Doct. 4. in it. To be heavenly minded, and exercised in spiritual duties, is his happiness, and his joy.
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Hee is never so well, never so much himselfe, as when he is most possessed of a heavenly mindednesse,
He is never so well, never so much himself, as when he is most possessed of a heavenly Mindedness,
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& most frequent, or not often exercised in spirituall duties: so farre forth as hee is a Christian and enlarged by the Spirit of Christ,
& most frequent, or not often exercised in spiritual duties: so Far forth as he is a Christian and enlarged by the Spirit of christ,
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so far forth he glories in holy actions & in heavenly mindednesse.
so Far forth he Glories in holy actions & in heavenly Mindedness.
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Is this in all true Christians, if such? what then may we thinke of the most part of the world, that professe religion but from the teeth outward? Surely they are still in the grave of old nature, they are not risen with Christ.
Is this in all true Christians, if such? what then may we think of the most part of the world, that profess Religion but from the teeth outward? Surely they Are still in the grave of old nature, they Are not risen with christ.
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Such is the ambitious man, the covetous man, the voluptuous man, for they savour not the things that are above, the truth is, they have no new nature in them:
Such is the ambitious man, the covetous man, the voluptuous man, for they savour not the things that Are above, the truth is, they have no new nature in them:
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for if they had, it would lead them higher then these underfoot things, or things below.
for if they had, it would led them higher then these underfoot things, or things below.
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They that live in the defilements of the flesh, shew too well that they have none of this new mould in them;
They that live in the defilements of the Flesh, show too well that they have none of this new mould in them;
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for if they had, they would get strength against them; at least they would have a continuall conflict, and wrastling in themselves to overcome them.
for if they had, they would get strength against them; At lest they would have a continual conflict, and wrestling in themselves to overcome them.
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Another use may bee for tryall of thy estate;
another use may be for trial of thy estate;
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and here see what power there is of the Spirit of God in thee to make thee heavenly minded, to joy in things hat are above, more then in all the world againe.
and Here see what power there is of the Spirit of God in thee to make thee heavenly minded, to joy in things hat Are above, more then in all the world again.
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If thou finde this power in thee, then thou art a Christian indeede;
If thou find this power in thee, then thou art a Christian indeed;
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thou canst then speake by experience, what is the worke of the Spirit, and thou knowest well what is the vertue of the Resurrection of Christ.
thou Canst then speak by experience, what is the work of the Spirit, and thou Knowest well what is the virtue of the Resurrection of christ.
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Then thou canst say with Saint Paul, that thou art still striving to finde the vertue of Christ more and more in thee, to make thy selfe more fully assured of thy part in Christ,
Then thou Canst say with Saint Paul, that thou art still striving to find the virtue of christ more and more in thee, to make thy self more Fully assured of thy part in christ,
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and to finde the power of his Spirit mastering the power of corruption in thee in an excellent degree.
and to find the power of his Spirit mastering the power of corruption in thee in an excellent degree.
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Let us therefore labour for this power; for this is to seeke the things that are above;
Let us Therefore labour for this power; for this is to seek the things that Are above;
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and here let us labour to finde the want of it, and to greeve that wee have not so much of it as we have neede of.
and Here let us labour to find the want of it, and to grieve that we have not so much of it as we have need of.
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And further let us labour to know the excellency of this power, esteeming more of it then of any power else,
And further let us labour to know the excellency of this power, esteeming more of it then of any power Else,
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and better then of all powers of darkenesse in this flattering world, for when all other things leave us;
and better then of all Powers of darkness in this flattering world, for when all other things leave us;
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the things above will comfort us, and (for our comfort) goe with us. Let us therefore labour to see some hope of growing in them.
the things above will Comfort us, and (for our Comfort) go with us. Let us Therefore labour to see Some hope of growing in them.
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Thou hast a promise (using the meanes) to attaine unto them;
Thou hast a promise (using the means) to attain unto them;
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for the same Spirit is set over by assurance unto thee that raised up Christ from the dead:
for the same Spirit is Set over by assurance unto thee that raised up christ from the dead:
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use therefore all sanctified meanes for the attaining of these spirituall good things, use heavenly wayes for thy way to heavenly things:
use Therefore all sanctified means for the attaining of these spiritual good things, use heavenly ways for thy Way to heavenly things:
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attend upon the ordinances of God:
attend upon the ordinances of God:
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labour with him in prayer to make thee such a one as hee may delight in,
labour with him in prayer to make thee such a one as he may delight in,
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and fit thee for that estate that he hath provided for thee. Labour to encrease in vertuous actions, and fly all contrary courses;
and fit thee for that estate that he hath provided for thee. Labour to increase in virtuous actions, and fly all contrary courses;
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as worldly mindednesse, and the pleasures of this present world.
as worldly Mindedness, and the pleasures of this present world.
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Beware that none of these draw away thy heart, and with it, thy selfe from an earnest seeking of heavenly things, (so) as thou shouldst.
Beware that none of these draw away thy heart, and with it, thy self from an earnest seeking of heavenly things, (so) as thou Shouldst.
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We are all seekers, wee are a generation of seekers, as the Psalmist saith; We seeke while wee are here, our possession is hereafter.
We Are all seekers, we Are a generation of seekers, as the Psalmist Says; We seek while we Are Here, our possession is hereafter.
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Labour therefore to see the want of heavenly graces, and to esteeme of them aright,
Labour Therefore to see the want of heavenly graces, and to esteem of them aright,
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and to see hope to attaine them, and hope to attaine them, and use the meanes, and avoid all contrary courses.
and to see hope to attain them, and hope to attain them, and use the means, and avoid all contrary courses.
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Doing thus you shall finde the vertue of Christs Resurrection raising you up more and more to seeke after heaven and heavenly things,
Doing thus you shall find the virtue of Christ Resurrection raising you up more and more to seek After heaven and heavenly things,
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even those things that are above. FINIS.
even those things that Are above. FINIS.
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