The day of salvation, or, A homily upon the bloody sacrifice of Christ, or his death and passion written, and intended onely for private meditation of a most noble and vertuous lady, on Good-Friday last, but since thought worthy the publique view / by Anthony Stafford ...
THis Day, this saddest of dayes, our Sweetest Saviour, (who not only tooke upon him our Nature, but to rescue it also out off the iawes of Death and Hel ) by those to whom,
THis Day, this Saddest of days, our Sweetest Saviour, (who not only took upon him our Nature, but to rescue it also out off the Jaws of Death and Hell) by those to whom,
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and for whose cause hee came, whom before he had saluted by his Embassadours, and warned of his approach ( Earth being strucken with trembling, and Heaven with blindnesse ) was brought to a most execrable end.
and for whose cause he Come, whom before he had saluted by his ambassadors, and warned of his approach (Earth being strucken with trembling, and Heaven with blindness) was brought to a most execrable end.
The sad remembrance whereof rather requires the teares of the faithfull, then the Eloquence of Oratours: wherfore I must leave mine eyes to deliver that which my Pen cannot.
The sad remembrance whereof rather requires the tears of the faithful, then the Eloquence of Orators: Wherefore I must leave mine eyes to deliver that which my Pen cannot.
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A holy Extasie is heere more seemly, then a curious Inquisition; the Passion of Christ being as inexplicable as his Generation, which all daring spirits hitherto haue failed to explain, though not their own insolent ignorance in the bold attempt. We may aswell conceive how Jesus upon the Crosse had the particuler Id•as in his minde of all those for whom he was to suffer, as how he endured the extreamity of those torments. Whosoever will rivet his soule into the languishing life of this blessed one, shall finde it nought else but an extended torture. Whether the Epistle of Lentulus to the Senate of Rome bee Authenticke or no, I know• not;
A holy Ecstasy is Here more seemly, then a curious Inquisition; the Passion of christ being as inexplicable as his Generation, which all daring spirits hitherto have failed to explain, though not their own insolent ignorance in the bold attempt. We may aswell conceive how jesus upon the Cross had the particular Id•as in his mind of all those for whom he was to suffer, as how he endured the extremity of those torments. Whosoever will rivet his soul into the languishing life of this blessed one, shall find it nought Else but an extended torture. Whither the Epistle of Lentulus to the Senate of Room be Authentic or no, I know• not;
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sure I am, many things in it are consonant to truth; and this particular especially, that this deare Master of ours was never seene to laugh, but to weep often.
sure I am, many things in it Are consonant to truth; and this particular especially, that this deer Master of ours was never seen to laugh, but to weep often.
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Alas, at what should hee laugh? to see his owne people not owne him, eyther for their lawfull King, or potent Redeemer? needes must hee be afflicted for the ingratitude of their hearts, but more for the danger of their Soules: for hardly would they be induced to undergoe the Spirituall yoake, that would not put on the Temporall.
Alas, At what should he laugh? to see his own people not own him, either for their lawful King, or potent Redeemer? needs must he be afflicted for the ingratitude of their hearts, but more for the danger of their Souls: for hardly would they be induced to undergo the Spiritual yoke, that would not put on the Temporal.
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Should hee laugh at his Poverty, or its more miserable concommitant derision? Should hee laugh at Hunger, his Thirst, his Nakednesse, and that no Roofe vouchsafed him covering, save his owne heavenly Arch? Should hee laugh at the persecution of his Friends, and his seperation from them, a divorce of all other (next to that of Soule and Body ) the most cruell, especially if you wel consider the Queene and glory of her Sexe, his blessed Mother to have beene one of them? or should hee laugh to have his sacred Eares scorcht with horrid blasphemy against Himselfe and his Almighty Father? Well might hee be stiled the Man of Griefes, who exiled from his owne heavenly inconceiv•able ioyes, could never conceive what an earthly ioy meant:
Should he laugh At his Poverty, or its more miserable concomitant derision? Should he laugh At Hunger, his Thirst, his Nakedness, and that no Roof vouchsafed him covering, save his own heavenly Arch? Should he laugh At the persecution of his Friends, and his separation from them, a divorce of all other (next to that of Soul and Body) the most cruel, especially if you well Consider the Queen and glory of her Sex, his blessed Mother to have been one of them? or should he laugh to have his sacred Ears scorched with horrid blasphemy against Himself and his Almighty Father? Well might he be styled the Man of Griefs, who exiled from his own heavenly inconceiv•able Joys, could never conceive what an earthly joy meant:
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nay, some of her venemous brood not onely call'd, but held him a divell, and a Tormentor, to whom he he had demonstrated the infallible signes of a God, and the tender affection of a Saviour.
nay, Some of her venomous brood not only called, but held him a Devil, and a Tormentor, to whom he he had demonstrated the infallible Signs of a God, and the tender affection of a Saviour.
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were ever soules but these, so purblinde, as to take the Creatour of Light for the Prince of darkenesse? never yet was there such an obstinate ignorance heard of,
were ever Souls but these, so purblind, as to take the Creator of Light for the Prince of darkness? never yet was there such an obstinate ignorance herd of,
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and could these brutes imagine that Piety and Impiety, Truth and Falsehood can lodge under the same Roofe? that God can out of stones raise up Children unto Abraham wee reade, and gladly beleeve;
and could these brutus's imagine that Piety and Impiety, Truth and Falsehood can lodge under the same Roof? that God can out of stones raise up Children unto Abraham we read, and gladly believe;
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but here we most unwillingly finde, that (by his Divine permission ) the divell is able to turne men into stones. A happy Meditation, was it of the truely humiliated St. Francis, who seeing a poore single Lambe amongst many Goates, said to his Companion, see'st thou that solitary Lambe? iust so did our dearest Messias walke amongst the Pharises.
but Here we most unwillingly find, that (by his Divine permission) the Devil is able to turn men into stones. A happy Meditation, was it of the truly humiliated Saint Francis, who seeing a poor single Lamb among many Goats, said to his Companion, See thou that solitary Lamb? just so did our dearest Messias walk among the Pharisees.
When Truth had bin a long time banish't this lower world shee came swimming in to it againe in a Crimson, flood of this meek• one, and his Martyrs: who as hee was more pure and immaculate:
When Truth had been a long time banished this lower world she Come swimming in to it again in a Crimson, flood of this meek• one, and his Martyrs: who as he was more pure and immaculate:
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so was he likewise more miserable then any of his Types. Never did halfe a span of life containe so many miseries, during his conversation heere below, he had nothing without him that could make him amiable, being contemned in his owne person, in his Disciples, and followers.
so was he likewise more miserable then any of his Types. Never did half a span of life contain so many misery's, during his Conversation Here below, he had nothing without him that could make him amiable, being contemned in his own person, in his Disciples, and followers.
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Amongst the Israelites, but at a time when they were Captived to the Romans: Borne of a Virgin, but so poore, that she was espoused to a C•rp••ter: At his Birth worship't by many Shepheards, but by a few Wise men, three onely:
among the Israelites, but At a time when they were Captived to the Romans: Born of a Virgae, but so poor, that she was espoused to a C•rp••ter: At his Birth worshipped by many Shepherds, but by a few Wise men, three only:
But let us examine ▪ more particularly his miseries, and beginning with his Birth, pace on dolefully with him to his Death, by which wee shall finde that he came into this World, and continued in it with the same misery and ignominy hee left it.
But let us examine ▪ more particularly his misery's, and beginning with his Birth, pace on dolefully with him to his Death, by which we shall find that he Come into this World, and continued in it with the same misery and ignominy he left it.
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Where then? in Bethlem, a poore Village, that the World not without Amazement might behold Obscurity bring forth Glory. In what place in Bethlem? in a poore Inne. In what part of the Inne? in the Stable, where the first Ayre he breathed stunke of several Ordures.
Where then? in Bethlehem, a poor Village, that the World not without Amazement might behold Obscurity bring forth Glory. In what place in Bethlehem? in a poor Inn. In what part of the Inn? in the Stable, where the First Air he breathed stunk of several Ordures.
Hee was welcomed indeed into the World with lowd Musicke, but it was a wild one, made by an Oxe and an Asse His lodging promised neither Honor nor safety, for hee lay with Beasts, and at their mercy;
He was welcomed indeed into the World with loud Music, but it was a wild one, made by an Ox and an Ass His lodging promised neither Honour nor safety, for he lay with Beasts, and At their mercy;
No sooner was He borne, but Hee lost Blood in his Circumcisi•• ▪ no sooner Circum•is'd, then destin'd to slaughter. Vsurping Herod trembled at the Birth of this Almighty Babe, who was indeed the true KING of the Iewes. He therefore vowed his Death, which to procure, he insinuated himselfe into the good graces of the Wisemen, and besought them to acquaint him with the abode of the child, that hee also might come and Worship him.
No sooner was He born, but He lost Blood in his Circumcisi•• ▪ no sooner Circum•ised, then destined to slaughter. Usurping Herod trembled At the Birth of this Almighty Babe, who was indeed the true KING of the Iewes. He Therefore vowed his Death, which to procure, he insinuated himself into the good graces of the Wise men, and besought them to acquaint him with the Abided of the child, that he also might come and Worship him.
Seeing this plot frustrated, hee makes a Massacre of all the male• from two yeares olde and under (hoping inclusively to cut off his new born Prince, ) whose immaculate soules •lew backe to their Maker, adornd with their Primitive beauty,
Seeing this plot frustrated, he makes a Massacre of all the male• from two Years old and under (hoping inclusively to Cut off his new born Prince,) whose immaculate Souls •lew back to their Maker, adorned with their Primitive beauty,
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Here also the cruel intentions of this Tyrant were deluded, for the poverty of this holy Lambe was his security, which did so Eclipse him, that hee could not by his owne lustre be discerned and betrayed.
Here also the cruel intentions of this Tyrant were deluded, for the poverty of this holy Lamb was his security, which did so Eclipse him, that he could not by his own lustre be discerned and betrayed.
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Moreover the quiet of his parents by day, and their sleep by night were continually disturbed with divine Dreames and Visions touching his preservation.
Moreover the quiet of his Parents by day, and their sleep by night were continually disturbed with divine Dreams and Visions touching his preservation.
Yet was his incomparable Mother forced to flie as farre as Aegypt, to save the deare life of this sweete one, guilty neither in thought, word, nor act.
Yet was his incomparable Mother forced to fly as Far as Egypt, to save the deer life of this sweet one, guilty neither in Thought, word, nor act.
After he had fasted fortie Dayes, and fortie Nights, hee propounds to him a tryall of his Godhead: If, saith hee, thou be the Son of God, command that these Stones be made Bread:
After he had fasted fortie Days, and fortie Nights, he propounds to him a trial of his Godhead: If, Says he, thou be the Son of God, command that these Stones be made Bred:
Now, though Christs Omnipotency could not onely have turned those stones into bread, but the whole Globe of the Earth into one Loafe: yet at the divels instigation he would not do it,
Now, though Christ Omnipotency could not only have turned those stones into bred, but the Whole Globe of the Earth into one Loaf: yet At the Devils instigation he would not do it,
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and therefore he gave him to understand, that his food was supernaturall, to wit, the Word of his Father, a dyet which his scorcht pallat could not rellish.
and Therefore he gave him to understand, that his food was supernatural, to wit, the Word of his Father, a diet which his scorched palate could not relish.
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Next he sets him on a Pinacle of the Holy Temple, where hee makes another experiment of his Deity: If, saith he, thou be the Sonne of God, cast thy selfe downe, &c. Here againe,
Next he sets him on a Pinnacle of the Holy Temple, where he makes Another experiment of his Deity: If, Says he, thou be the Son of God, cast thy self down, etc. Here again,
though Christ could have walked, or flowne in the Aire, or stood fixt in it, (a thing no way difficult to him) yet having taken our flesh upon him, hee would in all things doe like a man;
though christ could have walked, or flown in the Air, or stood fixed in it, (a thing no Way difficult to him) yet having taken our Flesh upon him, he would in all things do like a man;
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Moreover, he was not ignorant, that Sathan had impaired the Text, which sayes, that God should give his Angels charge over him in all his waies: but a desperate precipitation becomes not a Christian, much lesse Christ himselfe; and therefore could be none of his waies. Last of all, hee placeth him on the top of an exceeding high Mountaine, where he makes a third proofe of his Divinity: Having thence shewed him all the Kingdomes of the Earth,
Moreover, he was not ignorant, that Sathan had impaired the Text, which Says, that God should give his Angels charge over him in all his ways: but a desperate precipitation becomes not a Christian, much less christ himself; and Therefore could be none of his ways. Last of all, he places him on the top of an exceeding high Mountain, where he makes a third proof of his Divinity: Having thence showed him all the Kingdoms of the Earth,
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Finding at length our blessed Saviour in all things unanswerable, hee left him, and gave him over once againe into the hands of his Damned Agents, whom hee had furnisht with full instructions how to torture, and afflict him.
Finding At length our blessed Saviour in all things unanswerable, he left him, and gave him over once again into the hands of his Damned Agents, whom he had furnished with full instructions how to torture, and afflict him.
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though it had made others Saints ) turned them into Furies, an evident proofe that the doctrine of Salvation is loath some, to soules full gorged with the surfeits of sinne.
though it had made Others Saints) turned them into Furies, an evident proof that the Doctrine of Salvation is loath Some, to Souls full gorged with the Surfeits of sin.
Truth of her selfe is perswasive, but passing through that mouth, and delivered with so sweet an Eloquution, so gratious a Countenance ▪ mee thinks shee should Civilize Barbarisme it selfe, penetrate the most obdurate hearts,
Truth of her self is persuasive, but passing through that Mouth, and Delivered with so sweet an Elocution, so gracious a Countenance ▪ me thinks she should Civilize Barbarism it self, penetrate the most obdurate hearts,
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and doe you refuse him that elected you? Are you of humane race, and can you butcher Innocency it selfe? Shall the Sacrifice for your sinnes, fall a Sacrifice to your Malice? Sure you were borne without bowells,
and do you refuse him that elected you? are you of humane raze, and can you butcher Innocency it self? Shall the Sacrifice for your Sins, fallen a Sacrifice to your Malice? Sure you were born without bowels,
or the Rockes ingendred and brought you forth, their flinty natur'd issue, to infect Mankind with a savage cruelty. Why this is the Corner-stone, which taken away, the whole Frame of your wel being here,
or the Rocks engendered and brought you forth, their flinty natured issue, to infect Mankind with a savage cruelty. Why this is the Cornerstone, which taken away, the Whole Frame of your well being Here,
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But God hath given you over to a reprobate sense, and your Reason and Religion have left you to be guided by your evill Destiny. You will, I see, cast your Saviour with your rubbish out of his owne Citty, over which he weepes the divining teares of her neare approaching destruction.
But God hath given you over to a Reprobate sense, and your Reason and Religion have left you to be guided by your evil Destiny. You will, I see, cast your Saviour with your rubbish out of his own city, over which he weeps the divining tears of her near approaching destruction.
When your Temple, and your Houses burnt round about you, then did Titus, ( whom the Romans stil'd, deliciae humani generis, the delight of humane kinde) out of a noble and a manly pitty, beseech you to save your selves;
When your Temple, and your Houses burned round about you, then did Titus, (whom the Romans Styled, Deliciae Humani Generis, the delight of humane kind) out of a noble and a manly pity, beseech you to save your selves;
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And Iesus ( who hath a style above Titus, as being deliciae coelestium incolarum, the delight of the heavenly Inhabitants ▪ with his eyes drown'd in water, (like the Sunne looking through a rainy Cloud) beheld you with Compassion,
And Iesus (who hath a style above Titus, as being Deliciae Coelestial incolarum, the delight of the heavenly Inhabitants ▪ with his eyes drowned in water, (like the Sun looking through a rainy Cloud) beheld you with Compassion,
and wooed you to make him the happy means of your preservation, from the never dying flames now ready to imbrace you ▪ Notwithstanding this his mercifull offer, you ingratefull Monsters, at once, excluded him ••• of the earthly Hie••salem, and your ••lves out of the heaven••.
and wooed you to make him the happy means of your preservation, from the never dying flames now ready to embrace you ▪ Notwithstanding this his merciful offer, you ingrateful Monsters, At once, excluded him ••• of the earthly Hie••salem, and your ••lves out of the heaven••.
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and ••oceed to your horrid ••actices and strata••ms against our mee••st Master, in the as••ming of whose name upon us, we are asmuc• honour'd as he abased ▪ taking our Nature up on him.
and ••oceed to your horrid ••actices and strata••ms against our mee••st Master, in the as••ming of whose name upon us, we Are asmuc• honoured as he abased ▪ taking our Nature up on him.
Sathan playes his part, and armes all places against him, ren•ring him as despi•able in the Countrey, •s the City. To this •heir insolency hee •eplies nothing,
Sathan plays his part, and arms all places against him, ren•ring him as despi•able in the Country, •s the city. To this •heir insolency he •eplies nothing,
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and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, a•• sayd, yee know not wh•• Spirit ye are of, for 〈 ◊ 〉 Sonne of man is not co•• to destroy mens liv•• but to save them ▪ Hee let them know his purpose n•• was to establish, an• propagate his doctrine with the swor• and the Faggot, practice at this da• very frequent wit• Christians, betwixt whom wee read of greater Carnages,
and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, a•• said, ye know not wh•• Spirit you Are of, for 〈 ◊ 〉 Son of man is not co•• to destroy men's liv•• but to save them ▪ He let them know his purpose n•• was to establish, an• propagate his Doctrine with the swor• and the Faggot, practice At this da• very frequent wit• Christians, betwixt whom we read of greater Carnages,
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then betweene them and the Turkes. He gave them to understand that his Church and hee used but one kinde of Armour, Prayer. When St. Peter ask't this mild one, How often shall I forgive my offending brother? 7. times? hee answered, I say n•• unto thee 7 times, bu• 70 times seven, Math ▪ 18. And in the sam• place, to shew vs that we should forgive our Neighbours from our hearts, hee brings in the Parable of the wicked Servant, to whom his Master had forgiven a Thousand Tallents: Hee bids us learne of him ▪ for he is meeke, &c. Lord wee must learne it of thee, or no where;
then between them and the Turkes. He gave them to understand that his Church and he used but one kind of Armour, Prayer. When Saint Peter asked this mild one, How often shall I forgive my offending brother? 7. times? he answered, I say n•• unto thee 7 times, bu• 70 times seven, Math ▪ 18. And in the sam• place, to show us that we should forgive our Neighbours from our hearts, he brings in the Parable of the wicked Servant, to whom his Master had forgiven a Thousand Talents: He bids us Learn of him ▪ for he is meek, etc. Lord we must Learn it of thee, or no where;
whereas thou placest thy prime happinesse in poorenesse of Spirit, in Meeknesse, in Want, in Mercy, in Cleanenesse of heart, in Peace, in Mourning, in Afflictions, &c. Sweet Jesus thou art beyond the Level of our imitation, but not of our admiration, which shall ever bee fixt on thee as its best, and only obiect.
whereas thou placest thy prime happiness in poorness of Spirit, in Meekness, in Want, in Mercy, in Cleanenesse of heart, in Peace, in Mourning, in Afflictions, etc. Sweet jesus thou art beyond the Level of our imitation, but not of our admiration, which shall ever be fixed on thee as its best, and only Object.
Pardone Pious Reader my zeale, which so often interrupts my Method, in that it is so inflamed with a Holy love of this our sacred Emanuell, that I cannot but make a cursory Paraphrase in the persecution of his Story.
Pardon Pious Reader my zeal, which so often interrupts my Method, in that it is so inflamed with a Holy love of this our sacred Emmanuel, that I cannot but make a cursory paraphrase in the persecution of his Story.
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To perfect this their cursed enterprise, they begin with the breach of the Lawes of Hospitality (the only stayne of the Roman Empire ) and make a strange and horrible conversion of an Apostle into a Traytor.
To perfect this their cursed enterprise, they begin with the breach of the Laws of Hospitality (the only stain of the Roman Empire) and make a strange and horrible conversion of an Apostle into a Traitor.
as of dependancy, of instruction, of affection, he delivers over a prey into the iawes of these ravenous Wolves. And this Treachery of his our indulgent Redeemer both foreknew and foretold not long before;
as of dependency, of instruction, of affection, he delivers over a prey into the Jaws of these ravenous Wolves. And this Treachery of his our indulgent Redeemer both foreknew and foretold not long before;
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yet did hee not discover any displeasure conceived against him in word or look. Nay when hee came to apprehend him as a Malefactor, hee called him friend.
yet did he not discover any displeasure conceived against him in word or look. Nay when he Come to apprehend him as a Malefactor, he called him friend.
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I dare all ages to produce me such a president of patience. On the fatall instrument of all his Tribulations and Persecutions, he bestowes this most familiar, this most deare title of friend.
I Dare all ages to produce me such a president of patience. On the fatal Instrument of all his Tribulations and Persecutions, he bestows this most familiar, this most deer title of friend.
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and no man offers to rescue him, save onely Peter, whose bold Attempt he stops with this Denuntiation, al that use the sword, shall perish with the Sword. And heere wee have another effect of his sweetnes in healing the wound of his foe, given by his friend.
and no man offers to rescue him, save only Peter, whose bold Attempt he stops with this Denunciation, all that use the sword, shall perish with the Sword. And Here we have Another Effect of his sweetness in healing the wound of his foe, given by his friend.
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It is likely enough, that the same Eyes to which hee had restored sight, now lookt on him with scorne, and envy; that those dumbe Tongues to which he had given speech, curst & revild him;
It is likely enough, that the same Eyes to which he had restored sighed, now looked on him with scorn, and envy; that those dumb Tongues to which he had given speech, cursed & reviled him;
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Nay it is not incredible, (such was the ingratitude of this obdurate Nation, ) that they out of whom hee had cast Divells, now called him Divell for his labour.
Nay it is not incredible, (such was the ingratitude of this obdurate nation,) that they out of whom he had cast Devils, now called him devil for his labour.
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All his benefits though infinite, and fresh, an ungratefull Oblivion seizeth on: Nay, his owne servants abandon him, and not long after, his owne Peter denies him.
All his benefits though infinite, and fresh, an ungrateful Oblivion seizes on: Nay, his own Servants abandon him, and not long After, his own Peter Denies him.
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From Annas to Caiphas, from Caiphas •o Pilate, from Pilate to Herod, and from Herod, againe t• Pilate, they hurr• this future Judge •• the living, and th• dead.
From Annas to Caiaphas, from Caiaphas •o Pilate, from Pilate to Herod, and from Herod, again t• Pilate, they hurr• this future Judge •• the living, and th• dead.
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Here Innocency is opposed, Simplicity made a laughing stocke, and Truth trampled on by Falshood. Here is to be scene a Combate, but an unequall one where Fury assaults and Patience •ave• her selfe open.
Here Innocency is opposed, Simplicity made a laughing stock, and Truth trampled on by Falsehood. Here is to be scene a Combat, but an unequal one where Fury assaults and Patience •ave• her self open.
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They illanously ▪ Abuse •im, both in words •nd deeds. In words with severall stings, •s detracting, con•radicting, contumelious, deriding ▪ •n detracting, both privily, and openly:
They illanously ▪ Abuse •im, both in words •nd Deeds. In words with several stings, •s detracting, con•radicting, contumelious, deriding ▪ •n detracting, both privily, and openly:
as Luke the Fifth, Say wee ▪ not truely that thouart a Samaritan and hast a Divell ▪ s and, who is this that speakes Blasphemies? But especially they reviled him in the house of Annas, and Caiphas, as also before Pilate, and Herod. Moreover, when hee hung on the Crosse, he heard no other language.
as Lycia the Fifth, Say we ▪ not truly that Thou art a Samaritan and hast a devil ▪ s and, who is this that speaks Blasphemies? But especially they reviled him in the house of Annas, and Caiaphas, as also before Pilate, and Herod. Moreover, when he hung on the Cross, he herd no other language.
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But these talkative wrongs are tolerable, in respect of those committed against him by fact, which are more insupportable as being centuple greater in their Nature and number.
But these talkative wrongs Are tolerable, in respect of those committed against him by fact, which Are more insupportable as being centuple greater in their Nature and number.
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As Physitians give their Patients Preparatives, that make them lesse sick before they administer Stronger medicines, which search the veines, and more offend the stomack:
As Physicians give their Patients Preparatives, that make them less sick before they administer Stronger medicines, which search the Veins, and more offend the stomach:
So these hangmen by the lesser tortures inure, and prepare him to endure the greater. Fex Romuli, the scumme of the world, insulted over the Lord of it;
So these hangmen by the lesser tortures inure, and prepare him to endure the greater. Fex Romulus, the scum of the world, insulted over the Lord of it;
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The• goe to Boyes pla• with him, they blind and buffet him, an• then bid him ghe•• at the striker ▪ T• render him a tru• spectacle of laughter they change his ga•ment,
The• go to Boys pla• with him, they blind and buffet him, an• then bid him ghe•• At the striker ▪ T• render him a tru• spectacle of laughter they change his ga•ment,
and Modesty, strove for superioritie) they spit the noysome infection of their Rotten Longues. But let us examine how he behaves himselfe in the mid'st of these outrages:
and Modesty, strove for superiority) they spit the noisome infection of their Rotten Longues. But let us examine how he behaves himself in the midst of these outrages:
For they clime to the Summity of Wickednesse, and (thirsting for the last drop of his pretious blood) they againe hale him before Pilate, from whom he was to expect his last sentence. Here is hee fiercely and strongly accused by the Pharises, by whom,
For they climb to the Summity of Wickedness, and (thirsting for the last drop of his precious blood) they again hale him before Pilate, from whom he was to expect his last sentence. Here is he fiercely and strongly accused by the Pharisees, by whom,
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To Pilate? he was wholy ignorant of the cause, They ask't him if he were the sonne of God? had he answer'd affirmitively, the Maw of their envy had beene filled;
To Pilate? he was wholly ignorant of the cause, They asked him if he were the son of God? had he answered affirmitively, the Maw of their envy had been filled;
When Pilate had heard the uttermost they could alleadge against him, he acquitted him, but the more he spake in his defence, the more they cryed out, Crucifie him. Notwithstanding their vociferation, hee clear'd him againe, and againe.
When Pilate had herd the uttermost they could allege against him, he acquitted him, but the more he spoke in his defence, the more they cried out, Crucify him. Notwithstanding their vociferation, he cleared him again, and again.
and hatred against Jesus. Yet abhorring their importunity and clamour, and fearing Caesars displeasure, (for they publikely told him, Christ had dishonour'd Caesar, in calling himselfe a King ) hee delivered this Righteous one to bee scourged and crucisied by these inhumane Monsters.
and hatred against jesus. Yet abhorring their importunity and clamour, and fearing Caesars displeasure, (for they publicly told him, christ had dishonoured Caesar, in calling himself a King) he Delivered this Righteous one to be scourged and Crucified by these inhumane Monsters.
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Yet ere hee gave him up to their fury, hee call'd for water; and washed his hands before the Multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this iust person, see you to it;
Yet ere he gave him up to their fury, he called for water; and washed his hands before the Multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person, see you to it;
and lastly, that though GODS Iudgements ▪ move slowly, yet cortainely at length, & when least expected, they overtake oppressours, and the blood-thirsty.
and lastly, that though GOD'S Judgments ▪ move slowly, yet cortainely At length, & when least expected, they overtake Oppressors's, and the bloodthirsty.
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which (though quite contrary to his meaning) was indeede verified in Christ, who died for their manifold transgressions. Also those who call'd him King of the Jewes, sayd most truely,
which (though quite contrary to his meaning) was indeed verified in christ, who died for their manifold transgressions. Also those who called him King of the Jews, said most truly,
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As for Pilate, he being accused to Caius Caesar, for corruption, and misgovernment in his Province, hee chose rather to fall upon his owne Sword, then abide his Triall. Herod having made an oration to the People which commanded not onely their attention,
As for Pilate, he being accused to Caius Caesar, for corruption, and misgovernment in his Province, he chosen rather to fallen upon his own Sword, then abide his Trial. Herod having made an oration to the People which commanded not only their attention,
and iealous God smitten, and the Wormes immediately devoured him. Here is a plaine demonstration what Power, what Maiesty is when it is deprived of Gods favour.
and jealous God smitten, and the Worms immediately devoured him. Here is a plain demonstration what Power, what Majesty is when it is deprived of God's favour.
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As a Mirrour while the Sunne Plaies upon it, sends forth Beames that at once doth dazle and delight the Eye, but (bard his luster) looseth those rayes, and growes dim againe:
As a Mirror while the Sun Plays upon it, sends forth Beams that At once does dazzle and delight the Eye, but (barred his luster) loses those rays, and grows dim again:
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For Vespasian and Titus having long besieged their Citty, it was by his Engines, and their owne fire utterly defaced, having before hardely escaped Drowning in a slood of theirs & their Childrens blood mixt together.
For Vespasian and Titus having long besieged their city, it was by his Engines, and their own fire utterly defaced, having before hardly escaped Drowning in a slood of theirs & their Children's blood mixed together.
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There were of them in the space of seven yeares in Civill and Forraigne Warres these severall slaughters faithfully collected out of Josephus. FIrst, there were slaine at Hierusalem by the command of Florns, 630. At Caesarea, by the inhabitants there for hatred of their Nation,
There were of them in the Molle of seven Years in Civil and Foreign Wars these several slaughters faithfully collected out of Josephus. First, there were slain At Jerusalem by the command of Florns, 630. At Caesarea, by the inhabitants there for hatred of their nation,
and their Religion, 20000. At Scithopilis a Towne of Syria, 130000. At Ascalon in Palestina. 2500 Also at Ptolomais, 2000 At Alexandrea in Aegypt under Tiberius Alexander then President, 50000. At Damascus, 10000. All these were put to the Sword by Sedition and Tumults.
and their Religion, 20000. At Scithopilis a Town of Syria, 130000. At Ascalon in Palestine. 2500 Also At Ptolomais, 2000 At Alexandria in Egypt under Tiberius Alexander then President, 50000. At Damascus, 10000. All these were put to the Sword by Sedition and Tumults.
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When Joppa was taken •• Cesius Florus, 8400. In Mount Cabulon, 200 In sight at Ascalon, 10000. Againe, by Stratagem, 8000. At the taking of Aphaca, 15000. In Mount Garizin, 11000 At Jotopa, where Josephus himselfe was in person, 30000 At the taking of Joppa were drowned, 420• In Tarichaeis, 650• At Gamala, killed by t•• Enemy, and their own precipitation from hig• places, 900 Where not one humane race escape but two Sisters.
When Joppa was taken •• Caesius Florus, 8400. In Mount Cabulon, 200 In sighed At Ascalon, 10000. Again, by Stratagem, 8000. At the taking of Aphaca, 15000. In Mount Garizin, 11000 At Jotopa, where Josephus himself was in person, 30000 At the taking of Joppa were drowned, 420• In Tarichaeis, 650• At Gamala, killed by t•• Enemy, and their own precipitation from hig• places, 900 Where not one humane raze escape but two Sisters.
Giscala being forsaken, there were slaine in the fight, 2000. and taken Captives, which we number not, 2200. In the Streets of Idu•ea, 10000. At Gerasium, 1000. At Macheruns, 1700. In Massada, 960. In Cirene slaine by Ca•lus the President, 3000. In Hierusalem in the •••e of the siege, 1000000 Taken Captives which • wil not number, 97000 The whole summe, (omitting those which perished by Famine, Exile, and Mischances) amounteth to One Million, two hundred thirtie and two Thousands, sixe Hundred and Ninety.
Giscala being forsaken, there were slain in the fight, 2000. and taken Captives, which we number not, 2200. In the Streets of Idu•ea, 10000. At Gerasium, 1000. At Macheruns, 1700. In Masada, 960. In Cyrene slain by Ca•lus the President, 3000. In Jerusalem in the •••e of the siege, 1000000 Taken Captives which • will not number, 97000 The Whole sum, (omitting those which perished by Famine, Exile, and Mischances) amounteth to One Million, two hundred thirtie and two Thousands, sixe Hundred and Ninety.
TO these miseries I may adde, that at this day they cannot properly be called a Na••••, being dispersed heere and there, (like Rogues and Vagabonds ) ove• the face of the Earth, having in all Countries, Mulcts imposed on their estates,
TO these misery's I may add, that At this day they cannot properly be called a Na••••, being dispersed Here and there, (like Rogues and Vagabonds) ove• the face of the Earth, having in all Countries, Mulcts imposed on their estates,
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I may also truely a••werre that no people under Heaven, hath so much degenerated from the primitive purity of their Religion, having defiled it with introduction of innumerable new Ceremonies, and alteration of the old.
I may also truly a••werre that no people under Heaven, hath so much degenerated from the primitive purity of their Religion, having defiled it with introduction of innumerable new Ceremonies, and alteration of the old.
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But withall I must confesse, I know not what Nation else hath strictly kept her Integrity, they having never yet matched out of their owne Tribes and Race.
But withal I must confess, I know not what nation Else hath strictly kept her Integrity, they having never yet matched out of their own Tribes and Raze.
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I professe seriously, that nothing amazeth mee so much, as the contemplation of the unparallel'd obstinacy and impiety of this seed of Abraham, chosen by God to be the dispensers of his Oracles. A lamentable proofe of this, is the murther of many thousands of Christians, for the abhominable Crimes of these Miscreants. For though these two Religions are as farre from each other in Nature and distance,
I profess seriously, that nothing amazes me so much, as the contemplation of the unparalleled obstinacy and impiety of this seed of Abraham, chosen by God to be the dispensers of his Oracles. A lamentable proof of this, is the murder of many thousands of Christians, for the abominable Crimes of these Miscreants. For though these two Religions Are as Far from each other in Nature and distance,
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But what Historian could abstaine from a severe censure of them, when hee found the later dayly dragg'd to Execution, for such villanies as the very imagination of them (could it be detected) ought to be as punishable as the Action? Should any but a Christian reade their damn'd facts in any of the foure Evangelists, he would throw away the Bible as a Fable, not thinking it credible, there could be such inhumanity in men.
But what Historian could abstain from a severe censure of them, when he found the later daily dragged to Execution, for such villainies as the very imagination of them (could it be detected) ought to be as punishable as the Actium? Should any but a Christian read their damned facts in any of the foure Evangelists, he would throw away the bible as a Fable, not thinking it credible, there could be such inhumanity in men.
but buffeted, spit upon, scourg'd, and crucified their legitimate King, and Redeemer, hee would not have vouchsafed them roome amongst his foure-footed Beasts,
but buffeted, spit upon, scourged, and Crucified their legitimate King, and Redeemer, he would not have vouchsafed them room among his fourfooted Beasts,
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Those guiltlesse hands (which so often hee had lifted up to his Father for their Conversion ) they binde so fast, that the Cord eates into his tender flesh. On that Head wherein Universall Wisedome was contained, they set a Crowne of Thornes so fast, that his purest Blood runnes in streames downe his sweetest Face: That Body (which Whitenesse and Symmetry consulted to make lovely above all other) they unmercifvlly and uncessantly whippe from the top to the bottome,
Those guiltless hands (which so often he had lifted up to his Father for their Conversion) they bind so fast, that the Cord eats into his tender Flesh. On that Head wherein Universal Wisdom was contained, they Set a Crown of Thorns so fast, that his Purest Blood runs in streams down his Sweetest Face: That Body (which Whiteness and Symmetry consulted to make lovely above all other) they unmercifvlly and uncessantly whip from the top to the bottom,
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so that from head to foot hee was but one continued Sore. On his shoulders they lay his weighty Crosse, and lest with a fall, he should ease himselfe of his Burthen, they shoulder him up on all sides:
so that from head to foot he was but one continued Soar. On his shoulders they lay his weighty Cross, and lest with a fallen, he should ease himself of his Burden, they shoulder him up on all sides:
and fearing hee would dye, before hee had undergone all the paines provided for him, they load an obvious Stranger called Simon, with his Crosse. And and thus they lead him to be made an Oblation for the sins of the whole World. See the love, and Humility of this our dearest Messias; he saw they would not take up his Crosse, and follow him, he takes it up himselfe, and followes them.
and fearing he would die, before he had undergone all the pains provided for him, they load an obvious Stranger called Simon, with his Cross. And and thus they led him to be made an Oblation for the Sins of the Whole World. See the love, and Humility of this our dearest Messias; he saw they would not take up his Cross, and follow him, he Takes it up himself, and follows them.
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All this was done by the eternall decree of his Father, for there was found no Sacrifice under the Law powerful enough, to appease the wrath of God, iustly conceived against Man. Wherfore Man must for ever suffer,
All this was done by the Eternal Decree of his Father, for there was found no Sacrifice under the Law powerful enough, to appease the wrath of God, justly conceived against Man. Wherefore Man must for ever suffer,
his person of infinite excellency, could not bee so abased without insinite Merit, accrued by such Humiliation. His dying was more the Equivalent to all the Worlds frying in Hel everlastingly.
his person of infinite excellency, could not be so abased without Infinite Merit, accrued by such Humiliation. His dying was more the Equivalent to all the World's frying in Hell everlastingly.
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His hands soft as those of Mercy, his feet never swift to shed their blood, they pierce with massie Nayles, which they drive in with as little remorse as if hee were made, of Wood. They scoffe athim;
His hands soft as those of Mercy, his feet never swift to shed their blood, they pierce with massy Nails, which they drive in with as little remorse as if he were made, of Wood. They scoff athim;
and Nodding their heads, and bending their knees, they salute him by the name of King of the Jewes. Nay, they utter such blasphemies that I wonder they were not attended with a Thunderbolt They not onely dar• him of himselfe to descend,
and Nodding their Heads, and bending their knees, they salute him by the name of King of the Jews. Nay, they utter such Blasphemies that I wonder they were not attended with a Thunderbolt They not only dar• him of himself to descend,
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Being as thirsty in •he heate of this cru•••l Conflict betwixt •he Flesh and the Spi••t, as the Earth is under the reigne of the Dog-starre, hee desires drinke, to whom they proffer a base beverage made of Vinegar and Gall two ingredients no• good enough for the drench of a Horse ▪ Three of the Evangelists affirme, that they who were crucified with him ▪ revile• him also:
Being as thirsty in •he heat of this cru•••l Conflict betwixt •he Flesh and the Spi••t, as the Earth is under the Reign of the Dogstar, he Desires drink, to whom they proffer a base beverage made of Vinegar and Gall two ingredients no• good enough for the drench of a Horse ▪ Three of the Evangelists affirm, that they who were Crucified with him ▪ revile• him also:
Which Difference Saint Austine thus reconciles, that at first indeed they both vi••ifi'de him, but that one of them by a suddaine inspiration, instantly repented,
Which Difference Saint Augustine thus reconciles, that At First indeed they both vi••ifi'de him, but that one of them by a sudden inspiration, instantly repented,
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and rebuked the other, saying, Dost thou not ••are God, seeing thou •rt in the same condemnation? and we indeed iustly, for wee receive the due reward of our deeds,
and rebuked the other, saying, Dost thou not ••are God, seeing thou •rt in the same condemnation? and we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our Deeds,
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I will not he•• with some conclud• that this good Thie• was hee who w•• on the right han• of our Saviour, and that it was not without the speciall providence of God; neither will I deny it:
I will not he•• with Some conclud• that this good Thie• was he who w•• on the right han• of our Saviour, and that it was not without the special providence of God; neither will I deny it:
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as our Saviour here did in the extremity of his Agony. This day will I make thee a Governour of Provinces, or, This day will I make thee a sharer with me in all my Glories:
as our Saviour Here did in the extremity of his Agony. This day will I make thee a Governor of Provinces, or, This day will I make thee a sharer with me in all my Glories:
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now opened to him, by God himselfe; where the Honour equalls the Benefit. The entry into Paradise heretofore was guarded by a Cherubin, having a flaming Sword in his hand.
now opened to him, by God himself; where the Honour equals the Benefit. The entry into Paradise heretofore was guarded by a Cherubin, having a flaming Sword in his hand.
Hee that before condemned the proud Pharise in the Temple, now iustifies the pensive Theefe on the Crosse. It was now about the ninth houre, when Christ full of anguish both in Soule and Body, cryed out with a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, Lamasabachthani, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Here the the Atheist steps in againe;
He that before condemned the proud Pharisee in the Temple, now Justifies the pensive Thief on the Cross. It was now about the ninth hour, when christ full of anguish both in Soul and Body, cried out with a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, Eli, eli, lema sabachthani, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Here the the Atheist steps in again;
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and askes how hee could despaire, and be a God? to whom I vouchsafe this answere, that heere is to be heard only the voice of the flesh, which denotes not at all the seperation of God from his Humanity, but the Calamity of his Humanity it selfe;
and asks how he could despair, and be a God? to whom I vouchsafe this answer, that Here is to be herd only the voice of the Flesh, which denotes not At all the separation of God from his Humanity, but the Calamity of his Humanity it self;
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Nor was this a common, but a supernaturall Ecclipse, as testifieth Saint Austine: Quam solis obscurationem non ex Canonico Syder•• cursu accidisse satis ostenditur, quod tu•• erat Pascha Judaeorum:
Nor was this a Common, but a supernatural Eclipse, as Testifieth Saint Augustine: Quam solis obscurationem non ex Canonical Syder•• cursu accidisse satis Ostenditur, quod tu•• erat Pascha Judaeorum:
And this was it that gave occasion as is the common opinion, to that memorable Exclamation of Dionisius the Arcopagite, residing then in Aegipt: Aut Deus Naturae patitur, aut Machina mundi disolvetur:
And this was it that gave occasion as is the Common opinion, to that memorable Exclamation of Dionysius the Areopagite, residing then in Egypt: Or Deus Naturae patitur, Or Machina mundi disolvetur:
And hereupon too, as it is thought by some, was erected that Altar at Athens Ignoto Deo, to the unknowne God. Acts 17. 23. I am not ignorant that some think that Ecclipse was confin'de within the borders of Judaea, which opinion I rather incline to,
And hereupon too, as it is Thought by Some, was erected that Altar At Athens Ignoto God, to the unknown God. Acts 17. 23. I am not ignorant that Some think that Eclipse was confined within the borders of Judaea, which opinion I rather incline to,
because if it had beene generall quite over the World, Tacitus, and the Historians of that time must of necessity have mentioned it, Judaea being them subiect to the Roman Empire. Nay, the ensuing Ages would not have buried in silence a thing so strange and miraculous.
Because if it had been general quite over the World, Tacitus, and the Historians of that time must of necessity have mentioned it, Judaea being them Subject to the Roman Empire. Nay, the ensuing Ages would not have buried in silence a thing so strange and miraculous.
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Howsoever, it cannot be denied, but that it was certainly beside, and above the course of Nature. Neither ought it produce wonder, That th• Sunne in the Firmament of Heaven should suffer,
Howsoever, it cannot be denied, but that it was Certainly beside, and above the course of Nature. Neither ought it produce wonder, That th• Sun in the Firmament of Heaven should suffer,
You seed of Perdition what have you done? your Blasphemies, and Iniquities have chased the all gladding Light out of Heaven, and you now are left in a C•••ri•n darkenesse, a presage of that you shall eternally dwell in.
You seed of Perdition what have you done? your Blasphemies, and Iniquities have chased the all gladding Light out of Heaven, and you now Are left in a C•••ri•n darkness, a presage of that you shall eternally dwell in.
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whether or no they behaved them selves to him more reverently (being dead.) When the Body of their Soveraigne, and Saviour had hung many Houres betweene his Foot stole, and his Throne, they take it downe, not with a resolution to honor it with burial,
whither or no they behaved them selves to him more reverently (being dead.) When the Body of their Sovereign, and Saviour had hung many Hours between his Foot stole, and his Throne, they take it down, not with a resolution to honour it with burial,
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But he is otherwise provided for by his Heavenly Father, who sendeth Joseph of A a iust man & a Councellor (who refused to be present at the condemnation of Iesus ) to beg the body of Pilate, which obtained, he foulded it in fine Lynnen,
But he is otherwise provided for by his Heavenly Father, who sends Joseph of A a just man & a Councillor (who refused to be present At the condemnation of Iesus) to beg the body of Pilate, which obtained, he folded it in fine Linen,
Consider, O my Soule, that to ransome thee, this Master peece, this utmost endeavour of Nature and the Holy Ghost, offered himselfe a most willing Sacrifice. Rise, saith hee,
Consider, Oh my Soul, that to ransom thee, this Master piece, this utmost endeavour of Nature and the Holy Ghost, offered himself a most willing Sacrifice. Rise, Says he,
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It was the custome amongst the Antients, to strike the indocible on the head, their servants which they cast out of doores on the necke, those who were ordinary delinquents on the •ace and their more heinous Criminals all over the body: Christ endured all these.
It was the custom among the Ancients, to strike the indocible on the head, their Servants which they cast out of doors on the neck, those who were ordinary delinquents on the •ace and their more heinous Criminals all over the body: christ endured all these.
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7. Neither canst thou beleeve, O my Soule, but as hee had more grace, so hee had more shame then other men, which must needs be infinite, in that hee was become a naked Spectacle to his greatest Enemies, not having any vaile to cover those parts which humane Nature would have hidden from the eye.
7. Neither Canst thou believe, Oh my Soul, but as he had more grace, so he had more shame then other men, which must needs be infinite, in that he was become a naked Spectacle to his greatest Enemies, not having any veil to cover those parts which humane Nature would have hidden from the eye.
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9. And hee was grieviously troubled in mind which did compassionate, his fellow feelers standing under the Crosse, (as his Mother and others) and repine at the insolent fury of his foes.
9. And he was grievously troubled in mind which did compassionate, his fellow feelers standing under the Cross, (as his Mother and Others) and repine At the insolent fury of his foes.
but defil'd with false and base aspersions, for they termed him a Seducer. Observe also, ô my soule, that hee suffered in regard of the place, the time and the manner of his Death.
but defiled with false and base Aspersions, for they termed him a Seducer. Observe also, o my soul, that he suffered in regard of the place, the time and the manner of his Death.
12. Secondly, in consideration of the time, of the yeare, and of the Day (the feast of the Passeover being then celebrated) which to solemnite ▪ a great multitude •nd concourse of people resorted thither, •• that hee had the eyes of all the World upon him.
12. Secondly, in consideration of the time, of the year, and of the Day (the feast of the Passover being then celebrated) which to solemnite ▪ a great multitude •nd concourse of people resorted thither, •• that he had the eyes of all the World upon him.
But more eminently it endured from that dismall houre after Supper, to the Ninth houre of the Sixt Holy day• Wonder not therefore that his Soule was sad and heavy,
But more eminently it endured from that dismal hour After Supper, to the Ninth hour of the Sixt Holy day• Wonder not Therefore that his Soul was sad and heavy,
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His eyes on the other side saw the grim and fierce lookes of his Executioners; on the other, the amiable countena•ce of his Mother, and his other female Votaries, together with his beloved Disciple, all which (as he was man) he was loath to part with.
His eyes on the other side saw the grim and fierce looks of his Executioners; on the other, the amiable countena•ce of his Mother, and his other female Votaries, together with his Beloved Disciple, all which (as he was man) he was loath to part with.
and dampes arising from putrified Carkasses, for it was the common place design'd both for the Execution and buriall of Malefactors, which is implied in the name they gave it, God gotha, in our Tongue the place of Dead men sculls.
and damps arising from Putrified Carcases, for it was the Common place designed both for the Execution and burial of Malefactors, which is implied in the name they gave it, God gotham, in our Tongue the place of Dead men sculls.
But if it bee true, it is questionlesse not without the speciall providence of God, that sinne might first lose his force there •here hee first gathered strength.
But if it be true, it is questionless not without the special providence of God, that sin might First loose his force there •here he First gathered strength.
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And this is the Master-comfort of a Christian (without which •ee were lesse happy •hen the Heathen) that •t the second comming •f Christ hee shall rise in Glory, in despite of Death, whose sting shall be taken out,
And this is the Master-comfort of a Christian (without which •ee were less happy •hen the Heathen) that •t the second coming •f christ he shall rise in Glory, in despite of Death, whose sting shall be taken out,
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Then shall I, and neuer till then, b•• truely blessed, in singin• (with all the Saints and Angells) Halleluias eternally to thy most glorie• ▪ name, AMEN. FINIS.
Then shall I, and never till then, b•• truly blessed, in singin• (with all the Saints and Angels) Hallelujahs eternally to thy most glorie• ▪ name, AMEN. FINIS.
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Though parentation commonly signifies the performance of any office due to the deceased Parents: yet here it signifies the slaying of those Enemies, or any of their race, who flew our Parents, or any of our blood.
Though parentation commonly signifies the performance of any office due to the deceased Parents: yet Here it signifies the slaying of those Enemies, or any of their raze, who flew our Parents, or any of our blood.
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Proselites were such Heathen people as disclayming Paganisme, became converts, and ioyened themselves unto the Church of the Iewes. A Iew by father or mother, was called an Hebrew, but he who was a Iew both by father and mother, was stiled an Hebrew of Hebrews, and such I here speak of.
Proselytes were such Heathen people as disclaiming Paganism, became converts, and ioyened themselves unto the Church of the Iewes. A Iew by father or mother, was called an Hebrew, but he who was a Iew both by father and mother, was styled an Hebrew of Hebrews, and such I Here speak of.
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