The bride royall, or The spirituall marriage betweene Christ and his Church Deliuered by way of congratulation vpon the happy and hopefull marriage betweene the two incomparable princes, the Palsegraue, and the Ladie Elizabeth. In a sermon preached vpon the 14. day of Februarie last past, the day of that royall marriage triumphant solemnization. At Steeple Ashton in Wiltshire by G.W. Master of Arts, and pastor there.
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Wherefore let no man taxe it as a matter either ridiculous, or presumptuous, for vs that liue here in the Countrie, to participate in any sort with this daies triumph of the Court, seeing that not Court alone,
Wherefore let no man Tax it as a matter either ridiculous, or presumptuous, for us that live Here in the Country, to participate in any sort with this days triumph of the Court, seeing that not Court alone,
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and celebrate this a ioyfull Sabboath vnto the Lord? Doubtlesse this is the day, the happy day, which the Lord hath made, it is our dutie to reioyce & to be glad in it.
and celebrate this a joyful Sabbath unto the Lord? Doubtless this is the day, the happy day, which the Lord hath made, it is our duty to rejoice & to be glad in it.
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though our hands can adde nothing to this daies triumph by our outward seruice, yet may our hearts weare inward Hymenaean Garlands of spirituall ioyes,
though our hands can add nothing to this days triumph by our outward service, yet may our hearts wear inward Hymenean Garlands of spiritual Joys,
for the whole Psalme is an NONLATINALPHABET, A Bridall Song, or marriage Dittie, sung by the sweet Singer of Israel, in the behalfe of a marriage betweene a no meane or obscure couple,
for the Whole Psalm is an, A Bridal Song, or marriage Ditty, sung by the sweet Singer of Israel, in the behalf of a marriage between a no mean or Obscure couple,
but a Kings daughter and a King, betweene the greatest Bridegroome, and the happiest Bride. The Bride here in my Text, I confesse, farre greater then Great Britaines Daughter;
but a Kings daughter and a King, between the greatest Bridegroom, and the Happiest Bride. The Bride Here in my Text, I confess, Far greater then Great Britaines Daughter;
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The Bridegroome farre more glorious then any, either German Prince or earthly Monarch. For the marriage here is spiritually to bee vnderstood, betweene the Messias and the Church;
The Bridegroom Far more glorious then any, either Germane Prince or earthly Monarch. For the marriage Here is spiritually to be understood, between the Messias and the Church;
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So that albeit I may not wrest this Scripture, or retort it from the mysticall marriage, at which it aimeth vnto the materiall marriage, at which I aime;
So that albeit I may not wrest this Scripture, or retort it from the mystical marriage, At which it aimeth unto the material marriage, At which I aim;
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first, from his Person, v. 2. Secondly, from his might and maiestie, v. 3, 4, 5. Thirdly, from his wealth and dignitie, v. 6, 7. Fourthly, from his Robes and Vestments, v. 8. Fiftly, from his traine or retinue, v. 9.10.
First, from his Person, v. 2. Secondly, from his might and majesty, v. 3, 4, 5. Thirdly, from his wealth and dignity, v. 6, 7. Fourthly, from his Robes and Vestments, v. 8. Fifty, from his train or retinue, v. 9.10.
first, from her Parentage, she is The Kings daughter: Secondly, from her beautie, shee is all glorious within: Thirdly, from her Ornaments or Bridall attire, Her cloathing is of wrought gold, her raiment of needle worke:
First, from her Parentage, she is The Kings daughter: Secondly, from her beauty, she is all glorious within: Thirdly, from her Ornament or Bridal attire, Her clothing is of wrought gold, her raiment of needle work:
the particular branches whereof are so many, and the limited time so short, that I shall be constrained to omit many worthy points of Doctrine, which from thence I might collect:
the particular branches whereof Are so many, and the limited time so short, that I shall be constrained to omit many worthy points of Doctrine, which from thence I might collect:
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In the handling wherof, first and principally I will touch the substance of the words, Christs Spiritual marriage with the Church, and then descend to make some shadow or resemblance of it in the Royall mariage, which is this day so hopefully,
In the handling whereof, First and principally I will touch the substance of the words, Christ Spiritual marriage with the Church, and then descend to make Some shadow or resemblance of it in the Royal marriage, which is this day so hopefully,
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THe first thing which this sweet Singer of Israel doth chant forth in the commendation of this Spirituall Bride, is her parentage, that she is descended of the blood Royall, Filia Regis, a Kings Daughter.
THe First thing which this sweet Singer of Israel does chant forth in the commendation of this Spiritual Bride, is her parentage, that she is descended of the blood Royal, Filia Regis, a Kings Daughter.
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Alluding literally vnto Salomons Queene, which was the King of Egypts daughter, but vnderstāding mystically the Church of Christ, which is the King of Heauens Daughter.
Alluding literally unto Solomon's Queen, which was the King of Egypts daughter, but understanding mystically the Church of christ, which is the King of Heavens Daughter.
For, as Salomon himselfe was a liuely type of Christ, so the wife of Salomon was in this respect a resemblance of the Church, who is the wife of Christ.
For, as Solomon himself was a lively type of christ, so the wife of Solomon was in this respect a resemblance of the Church, who is the wife of christ.
As that Egyptian Ladie before her marriage with Salomon, was altogether Heathenish: so this Ladie before her Spirituall marriage with Christ, was altogether Hellish.
As that Egyptian Lady before her marriage with Solomon, was altogether Heathenish: so this Lady before her Spiritual marriage with christ, was altogether Hellish.
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and a Kings mother, may much more gloriously bee spoken of the Church, she is Regis Filia, Sponsa, Nurus, the Daughter of the King of Heauen, who begate her;
and a Kings mother, may much more gloriously be spoken of the Church, she is Regis Filia, Sponsa, Nurus, the Daughter of the King of Heaven, who begat her;
Glorious things are spoken of thee, thou Citie of God, saith Dauid, speaking of the earthly Ierusalem, Psal. 87.3. We may well apply it to this heauenly Ierusalem, Glorious things are spoken of thee, thou Church of Christ.
Glorious things Are spoken of thee, thou city of God, Says David, speaking of the earthly Ierusalem, Psalm 87.3. We may well apply it to this heavenly Ierusalem, Glorious things Are spoken of thee, thou Church of christ.
It is called the Beautie of the earth, Psal. 12 2. The light of the world, Matth. 5.14. The Standard of the Nations, Isa. 49.22. The golden Citie, Reuelat. 21.2. It is called the City of God, Ephes. 2.19. The House of God, 1. Tim. 3.15. The Temple of God, 1. Cor. 3.16. The Body of Christ, Rom. 12.5. The Fulnesse of Christ, Ephes. 1.23. The Spouse of Christ, 1. Cor. 11.2. The Lambes Bride, Reuel. 19.9. She is called A woman clothed with the Sunne, Reuel, 12.1. Reu. 12.1. The Fairest amongst women, Cani. 1.8. Cant. 4.10. Gal. 4.26. Can. 1.8. Christs Sister, Cant. 4.10. The faithfuls Mother, Gal. 4.26. The Prince his Daughter, Cant. 7.1.
It is called the Beauty of the earth, Psalm 12 2. The Light of the world, Matthew 5.14. The Standard of the nations, Isaiah 49.22. The golden city, Reuelat. 21.2. It is called the city of God, Ephesians 2.19. The House of God, 1. Tim. 3.15. The Temple of God, 1. Cor. 3.16. The Body of christ, Rom. 12.5. The Fullness of christ, Ephesians 1.23. The Spouse of christ, 1. Cor. 11.2. The Lambs Bride, Revel. 19.9. She is called A woman clothed with the Sun, Revel, 12.1. Reu. 12.1. The Fairest among women, Cani. 1.8. Cant 4.10. Gal. 4.26. Can. 1.8. Christ Sister, Cant 4.10. The faithfuls Mother, Gal. 4.26. The Prince his Daughter, Cant 7.1.
for the excellencie therof, is described: she is compared to the Ʋallies, Gardens, Numb. 24.5. and Cedar trees, Num. 24.5. To the Rose of the field, Cant. 2.2. and the Lilly of the vallies. Cant. 4.13. To an Orchard of Pomegranats, a fountain of gardens, Cant. 4.15. and a well of springing waters, in the Song of Songs.
for the excellency thereof, is described: she is compared to the Ʋallies, Gardens, Numb. 24.5. and Cedar trees, Num. 24.5. To the Rose of the field, Cant 2.2. and the Lily of the valleys. Cant 4.13. To an Orchard of Pomegranates, a fountain of gardens, Cant 4.15. and a well of springing waters, in the Song of Songs.
All which testimonies & comparisons (with many more, which to this purpose I might alledge) do plainly shew vnto vs, that amongst all the Societies, amongst all the daughters of the world, there is none so excellent, none so worthy, none so amiable, none so louely, none so beautifull, none so pretious,
All which testimonies & comparisons (with many more, which to this purpose I might allege) do plainly show unto us, that among all the Societies, among all the daughters of the world, there is none so excellent, none so worthy, none so amiable, none so lovely, none so beautiful, none so precious,
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as is the Church of God. So that vnto her wee may apply that of Salomon, Prou. 31.29. Many daughters haue done vertuously, but this surmounteth them all.
as is the Church of God. So that unto her we may apply that of Solomon, Prou. 31.29. Many daughters have done virtuously, but this surmounteth them all.
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For whereas other States are but Filiae Terrae, Children of the Earth, Luk. 16.9. Filij Belial, Sonnes of Belial, 1. Sam. 2.12. Filij irae, Children of wrath, Rom. 9.22. Filij Diaboli, Children of the Diuell, Ioh. 8.44. The Church of Christ & euery member therof, is of an heauenly race, and of the blood Royall, 1. Pet. 2.9. Filij lucis, Children of the light, Ioh. 12.36. Filij promissionis, Children of the promise, Rom. 9.8. Filij regni, Children of the kingdome, Matth. 25.34. Filij & Filiae Rogis, Sons and Daughters of the King of Heauē; as here in my text:
For whereas other States Are but Filial Terrae, Children of the Earth, Luk. 16.9. Filij Belial, Sons of Belial, 1. Sam. 2.12. Filij irae, Children of wrath, Rom. 9.22. Filij Diaboli, Children of the devil, John 8.44. The Church of christ & every member thereof, is of an heavenly raze, and of the blood Royal, 1. Pet. 2.9. Filij lucis, Children of the Light, John 12.36. Filij promissionis, Children of the promise, Rom. 9.8. Filij Regni, Children of the Kingdom, Matthew 25.34. Filij & Filial Rogis, Sons and Daughters of the King of Heaven; as Here in my text:
God the Father doth vouchsafe to be called their Father, Rom. 8.15. Rom. 8.15. Christ, his onely Sonne by Nature, doth not disdaine to be called their brother, Hebr. 2.11. The Holy Ghost is their inspirer and preseruer, Eph. 1.14. They are borne of God, and haue his seed remaining in them, 1. Ioh. 3.9. Reges nati, nati ad regnum, Kings by birth, borne to a kingdome.
God the Father does vouchsafe to be called their Father, Rom. 8.15. Rom. 8.15. christ, his only Son by Nature, does not disdain to be called their brother, Hebrew 2.11. The Holy Ghost is their inspirer and preserver, Ephesians 1.14. They Are born of God, and have his seed remaining in them, 1. John 3.9. Reges Nati, Nati ad Kingdom, Kings by birth, born to a Kingdom.
And in another place, Kings shall bee thy nursing fathers, and Queenes shall be thy nursing mothers, they shall worshippe thee with their faces towards the earth,
And in Another place, Kings shall be thy nursing Father's, and Queens shall be thy nursing mother's, they shall worship thee with their faces towards the earth,
and licke vp the dust of thy feete Isay 49.23. Lastly, this Princely Daughter hath a Princely portion aboue all other, as Beniamins messe was fiue times as much as his brethrens.
and lick up the dust of thy feet Saiah 49.23. Lastly, this Princely Daughter hath a Princely portion above all other, as Benjamites mess was fiue times as much as his Brothers'.
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So the Churches portion is infinitely beyond the portion of the worldlings. Her Portion is a kingdome, Luke 12.32. Her Ioynture is an inheritance, 1. Pet. 1.4. Her Dowrie is an eternall waight of glorie, 1. Peter 5.10. A Kingdome, which cannot be shaken, Hebr. 12.28. An inheritance, which shall neuer faile thē, Tit. 3.7. A waight of glory, which is ineffable, 1. Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seene, nor eare heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that loue him.
So the Churches portion is infinitely beyond the portion of the worldlings. Her Portion is a Kingdom, Lycia 12.32. Her Jointure is an inheritance, 1. Pet. 1.4. Her Dowry is an Eternal weight of glory, 1. Peter 5.10. A Kingdom, which cannot be shaken, Hebrew 12.28. an inheritance, which shall never fail them, Tit. 3.7. A weight of glory, which is ineffable, 1. Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
for seeing the dignitie and excellencie of the Church is so great and honorable, therfore they must needs be blessed and most happie, who are members of it;
for seeing the dignity and excellency of the Church is so great and honourable, Therefore they must needs be blessed and most happy, who Are members of it;
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Behold what loue the Father hath giuen vnto vs, that we should be called the sonnes of God, 1. Ioh. 3.1. God is become our Father, The Sonne is become our Redeemer, the Holy Ghost is become our Sanctifier, the Angels are become our Attendants, the Scriptures are become our Euidences, the Sacraments are become our Seales, the Creatures are become our Seruants. 1. Co•. 3.21.22.23.
Behold what love the Father hath given unto us, that we should be called the Sons of God, 1. John 3.1. God is become our Father, The Son is become our Redeemer, the Holy Ghost is become our Sanctifier, the Angels Are become our Attendants, the Scriptures Are become our Evidences, the Sacraments Are become our Seals, the Creatures Are become our Servants. 1. Co•. 3.21.22.23.
and wee Christs, and Christ Gods, 1. Cor. 3.21.22.23. Let this then comfort thee (deare Christian) against all ignominie, and wrong, by any limbe of Satan offered vnto thee.
and we Christ, and christ God's, 1. Cor. 3.21.22.23. Let this then Comfort thee (deer Christian) against all ignominy, and wrong, by any limb of Satan offered unto thee.
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Giue senselesse dogs leaue to barke against the Moone? There is neuer a Baalamitish curre amongst them all, but would wish that his latter end might be like thine:
Give senseless Dogs leave to bark against the Moon? There is never a Baalamitish cur among them all, but would wish that his latter end might be like thine:
And why shouldest thou feare a mortall man, or the son of man, in whom there is no strength? Feare not (saith the Lord) I am he that created thee, I haue redeemed thee, I haue called thee by thy name. Thou art mine;
And why Shouldst thou Fear a Mortal man, or the son of man, in whom there is no strength? fear not (Says the Lord) I am he that created thee, I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name. Thou art mine;
whether they persecute her, or any member of her, whether with their tongue, as Shimei, or with their gesture, as Ismael, or with their hands as Herod, whether cunningly,
whither they persecute her, or any member of her, whither with their tongue, as Shimei, or with their gesture, as Ishmael, or with their hands as Herod, whither cunningly,
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as Iezabel, or openly, as Pharoah, whether by themselues, as Diotrephes, or by others, as the Scribes and Pharisies. That which was spoken to railing Rhabshekah out-brauing Hezechiah, may very well be applied vnto them, Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? Against whome hast thou exalted thy voice,
as Jezebel, or openly, as Pharaoh, whither by themselves, as Diotrephes, or by Others, as the Scribes and Pharisees. That which was spoken to railing Rhabshekah outbraving Hezekiah, may very well be applied unto them, Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? Against whom haste thou exalted thy voice,
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and lifted vp thine eyes on high? euen against the holy one of Israel, Isay 37.23. Base wretch, knowest thou whom thou goest about to disgrace, to wrong, or to reproach? Surely one that is farre better then thy selfe, a Kings son or daughter;
and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the holy one of Israel, Saiah 37.23. Base wretch, Knowest thou whom thou goest about to disgrace, to wrong, or to reproach? Surely one that is Far better then thy self, a Kings son or daughter;
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He hath said, that Whosoeuer toucheth any of these, toucheth the apple of his eye. Deut. 32.10. The wrongs done vnto them he reckoneth as done vnto himselfe, Act. 9.4. The Lord will smite thorow thy loynes, O thou hater of his children, Deut. 33.11.
He hath said, that Whosoever touches any of these, touches the apple of his eye. Deuteronomy 32.10. The wrongs done unto them he Reckoneth as done unto himself, Act. 9.4. The Lord will smite thorough thy loins, Oh thou hater of his children, Deuteronomy 33.11.
and that thou wert drowned in the middest of the sea, then that thou shouldest offend any of the King of heauens little ones, Matth. 18.6. Lastly, seeing the Church of Christ is so excellent and pretious, let this serue for our direction.
and that thou Wertenberg drowned in the midst of the sea, then that thou Shouldst offend any of the King of heavens little ones, Matthew 18.6. Lastly, seeing the Church of christ is so excellent and precious, let this serve for our direction.
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How much more should we endeuour to be members of the Church, whereby we are not only made free Denizens of heauens Kingdome, but also sonnes and heires,
How much more should we endeavour to be members of the Church, whereby we Are not only made free Denizens of heavens Kingdom, but also Sons and Heirs,
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It is better to be adore-keeper in the house of God, then to dwell in the tabernacles of wickednesse, Psal. 84.2.10. And let this not only make our selues willing mēbers of Gods Church, but let it also incite vs to bring our sonnes and daughters into the lap of this heauenly Kings daughter;
It is better to be adore-keeper in the house of God, then to dwell in the Tabernacles of wickedness, Psalm 84.2.10. And let this not only make our selves willing members of God's Church, but let it also incite us to bring our Sons and daughters into the lap of this heavenly Kings daughter;
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What a glorie is this, to haue our children linked into the blood celestiall, to haue our sonnes, Sonnes of Zion, our daughters, daughters of Abraham, to haue them married to Christ Iesus, and to bee sons and daughters to the King of heauen? And finally (that I may conclude this point) if Dauid, when Saul had dissemblingly profered vnto him his daughter Merab to bee his wife,
What a glory is this, to have our children linked into the blood celestial, to have our Sons, Sons of Zion, our daughters, daughters of Abraham, to have them married to christ Iesus, and to be Sons and daughters to the King of heaven? And finally (that I may conclude this point) if David, when Saul had dissemblingly proffered unto him his daughter Merab to be his wife,
as one astonished, made answere, Who am I, and what is my life? Or what is my fathers house in Israel, that I should be sonne in law to a King, 1. Sam. 18.17.18.
as one astonished, made answer, Who am I, and what is my life? Or what is my Father's house in Israel, that I should be son in law to a King, 1. Sam. 18.17.18.
or the daughter of the King of heauen? We may wel say, with the penitent Prodigall, O heauenly Father, Wee haue sinned against heauen and against thee,
or the daughter of the King of heaven? We may well say, with the penitent Prodigal, Oh heavenly Father, we have sinned against heaven and against thee,
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to be but doore-keepers in the house, were a great priuiledge and honorable seruice; but to bee fellow citizen with the Saints, and of the houshold of God;
to be but doorkeepers in the house, were a great privilege and honourable service; but to be fellow citizen with the Saints, and of the household of God;
yea fellow heires with Christ, What heart can sufficiently conceiue of this so great a grace? What affection can sufficiently admire it? What tongue can one halfe expresse it? Thinke on it, and bee thankefull for it:
yea fellow Heirs with christ, What heart can sufficiently conceive of this so great a grace? What affection can sufficiently admire it? What tongue can one half express it? Think on it, and be thankful for it:
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For her beautie, shee is glorious, for the Quantitie of it, All glorious, For the Qualitie of it, Inwardly glorious, All glorious within. It would bee too prolixe a Treatise for mee to handle in order euery one of these particulars,
For her beauty, she is glorious, for the Quantity of it, All glorious, For the Quality of it, Inwardly glorious, All glorious within. It would be too prolix a Treatise for me to handle in order every one of these particulars,
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The Church of God, howsoeuer, in this world not wholly free from some outward blemishes, yet inwardly is most glorious, and in the sight of God, All glorious.
The Church of God, howsoever, in this world not wholly free from Some outward blemishes, yet inwardly is most glorious, and in the sighed of God, All glorious.
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That the Church of God whiles it soiourneth here in these militarie Tents of this world, is not altogether free from outward blemishes, may appeare by her owne confession of her selfe, Cant. 1.4.5.
That the Church of God while it soiourneth Here in these military Tents of this world, is not altogether free from outward blemishes, may appear by her own Confessi of her self, Cant 1.4.5.
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my Mothers children were angrie with me, &c. where is declared the reason how and whence it is that in this glorious church there appeareth sometimes this swart hue of outward blacknesse:
my Mother's children were angry with me, etc. where is declared the reason how and whence it is that in this glorious Church there appears sometime this swart hue of outward blackness:
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First, it lyeth subiect to the scorching Sunne of affliction, The Vallie of Bacha, is their Campe, Psal. 84 6. The Crosse is their Standert, Luk. 9.23. Persequutions their colours, Ioh. 15.20. Trialls their combatings, Psal. 34.19. Sorrowes their foode, Psal. 88.15. Teares their drinke, Psal. 119. Secondly, It is enuironed with false bretheren within, and infestuous enemies without;
First, it lies Subject to the scorching Sun of affliction, The Valley of Bacha, is their Camp, Psalm 84 6. The Cross is their Standert, Luk. 9.23. Persecutions their colours, John 15.20. Trials their combatings, Psalm 34.19. Sorrows their food, Psalm 88.15. Tears their drink, Psalm 119. Secondly, It is environed with false brethren within, and infestuous enemies without;
The state of it is like the Arke floating vpon the waters, Gen. 7.17. Like a Lilly amongst the Thornes, Cant. 2.2. Like a Lambe amongst Lyons, Psal. 22.21. Shee is compared to a cornefield, wherein are some Tares as well as Wheat, Mat. 13.25. To a Net where are some badde fish as well as good, Mat. 13.47. To a threshing floore, wherein is chaf as well as corne, Mat. 3.12.
The state of it is like the Ark floating upon the waters, Gen. 7.17. Like a Lily among the Thorns, Cant 2.2. Like a Lamb among Lyons, Psalm 22.21. She is compared to a Cornfield, wherein Are Some Tares as well as Wheat, Mathew 13.25. To a Net where Are Some bad Fish as well as good, Mathew 13.47. To a threshing floor, wherein is chaf as well as corn, Mathew 3.12.
Vnto a band of Men, in which there are some white-liuered, as well as valiant Souldiers, Cant. 3.7. To a great house wherein are vessels of dishonour, as well as vessels of honour, 2. Tim. 2.20. In regard whereof, Sometimes this Kingly Daughter outwardly appeareth so black, that there can bee discerned no forme of beautie in it, Isay 53.2. Sometimes so barren that there appeareth little fruitfulnesse in it, Galat. 4.27. Sometimes so desolate, that it is constrained to hide her selfe in the wildernesse, Reuel. 12.14. Wherein then appeareth the Churches glorie? Shee is (saith my Text) glorious within: Inwardly glorious;
Unto a band of Men, in which there Are Some white-livered, as well as valiant Soldiers, Cant 3.7. To a great house wherein Are vessels of dishonour, as well as vessels of honour, 2. Tim. 2.20. In regard whereof, Sometime this Kingly Daughter outwardly appears so black, that there can be discerned no Form of beauty in it, Saiah 53.2. Sometime so barren that there appears little fruitfulness in it, Galatians 4.27. Sometime so desolate, that it is constrained to hide her self in the Wilderness, Revel. 12.14. Wherein then appears the Churches glory? She is (Says my Text) glorious within: Inwardly glorious;
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There is a twofold state of the Church, Outward and inward: The outward estate of the Church standeth in visible assemblies, in the publike Ministerie of the Word and Sacraments, in the externall Discipline and Gouernement;
There is a twofold state of the Church, Outward and inward: The outward estate of the Church Stands in visible assemblies, in the public Ministry of the Word and Sacraments, in the external Discipline and Government;
The inward estate of the Church stands in the true knowledge of God in Christ, in comfort touching remission of sinnes and life euerlasting, in the gifts and graces of the Spirit, and in Gods protection:
The inward estate of the Church Stands in the true knowledge of God in christ, in Comfort touching remission of Sins and life everlasting, in the Gifts and graces of the Spirit, and in God's protection:
My Sonne (saith hee) giue mee thine heart, Pro. 23.26. Thou desirest truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisedome, Psal. 51,6. It is this inward glorie which the Lord respecteth:
My Son (Says he) give me thine heart, Pro 23.26. Thou Desirest truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know Wisdom, Psalm 51,6. It is this inward glory which the Lord respecteth:
the inward ornament of a meeke and quiet Spirit in the sight of God is of great price, 1. Pet. 3.4. This inward beautie of the Church what tongue of man can sufficiently expresse? For a glimpse hereof (for that is all that I can deliuer of it) we may note in it these seuen degrees:
the inward ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit in the sighed of God is of great price, 1. Pet. 3.4. This inward beauty of the Church what tongue of man can sufficiently express? For a glimpse hereof (for that is all that I can deliver of it) we may note in it these seuen Degrees:
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first, The Possession of Gods word, and the acknowledgment of the true God, Deut. 4.7.8. What Nation is so great, that hath God so night vnto them, as the Lord our God is vnto vs? What Nation is so great and glorious, that hath Statutes so righteous as all this Law? Psal. 147.19.20. He hath shewed his word vnto Iacob, his Statutes and his Iudgements vnto Israel, Hee hath not dealt so with any Nation:
First, The Possession of God's word, and the acknowledgment of the true God, Deuteronomy 4.7.8. What nation is so great, that hath God so night unto them, as the Lord our God is unto us? What nation is so great and glorious, that hath Statutes so righteous as all this Law? Psalm 147.19.20. He hath showed his word unto Iacob, his Statutes and his Judgments unto Israel, He hath not dealt so with any nation:
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Secondly, The confidence in prayer, and assurance of the hearing of her prayers, Rom. 8.15. We haue receiued the Spirit of adoption, where by we crie Abba, Father; whatsoeuer wee aske wee receiue of him, 1. Ioh. 3.22.
Secondly, The confidence in prayer, and assurance of the hearing of her Prayers, Rom. 8.15. We have received the Spirit of adoption, where by we cry Abba, Father; whatsoever we ask we receive of him, 1. John 3.22.
Thirdly, Perpetuall preseruation in the midst of all affliction, Mat. 16.18. The gates of hell shall not preuaile against it, Isay 43.2. When thou passest through the waters I will bee with thee, & when thou walkest through the fire, the fire shall not hurt thee:
Thirdly, Perpetual preservation in the midst of all affliction, Mathew 16.18. The gates of hell shall not prevail against it, Saiah 43.2. When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, & when thou walkest through the fire, the fire shall not hurt thee:
Fourthly, To it belongeth the Conenant and the promise, Rom. 9.4. They haue a most sure word of the Prophets. 2. Pet. 1.19. Fiftly, It is adorned with the gracious gifts of the Spirit, as Loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meekenesse, temperance, Gal. 5.22. The world is not worthy of them, Heb. 11.38. Sixtly, It is secure and voide of seare;
Fourthly, To it belongeth the Covenant and the promise, Rom. 9.4. They have a most sure word of the prophets. 2. Pet. 1.19. Fifty, It is adorned with the gracious Gifts of the Spirit, as Love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, Gal. 5.22. The world is not worthy of them, Hebrew 11.38. Sixty, It is secure and void of sear;
& the promise of endlesse glorie. They are Heires according to the hope of eternall life, Tit. 3.7. To them is reserued an eternal waight of glorie, 2. Cor. 4.17. This is the Churches inward glorie.
& the promise of endless glory. They Are Heirs according to the hope of Eternal life, Tit. 3.7. To them is reserved an Eternal weight of glory, 2. Cor. 4.17. This is the Churches inward glory.
All glorious, saith my Text. So speaketh our spirituall Salomon himselfe, in this his glorious Brides cōmendatiue description, Cant. 4 vers. 1.2.3.4.5.6.7. Behold thou art faire my Loue, behold thou art faire;
All glorious, Says my Text. So speaks our spiritual Solomon himself, in this his glorious Brides commendatiue description, Cant 4 vers. 1.2.3.4.5.6.7. Behold thou art fair my Love, behold thou art fair;
Thy speech is comely, &c. at last hee concludeth in the seuenth Verse, Tota es formosa, amica mea, Thou art all faire, my Loue, there is no spot in thee? No spot? How can that bee? seeing the Church her selfe doth acknowledge her owne blacknesse, Cant. 1.8. and her owne drowsinesse, Cant. 5.2. Shee is all glorious: first, in regard of Christs imputation;
Thy speech is comely, etc. At last he Concludeth in the Seventh Verse, Tota es formosa, amica mea, Thou art all fair, my Love, there is no spot in thee? No spot? How can that be? seeing the Church her self does acknowledge her own blackness, Cant 1.8. and her own drowsiness, Cant 5.2. She is all glorious: First, in regard of Christ imputation;
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Hee gaue himselfe for it, that hee might sanctifie and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word, that he might present it to himselfe a glorious Church, not hauing spot or wrinckle,
He gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word, that he might present it to himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle,
Thirdly, In regard of the future glorification of it; It shall bee full of glorie, Reuel. 21.23. Wee haue seene this point of the Churches beautie briefly discussed;
Thirdly, In regard of the future glorification of it; It shall be full of glory, Revel. 21.23. we have seen this point of the Churches beauty briefly discussed;
then confounded be all Katharists, Donatists, Brownists, Separatists, or by what name else soeuer they be called, who peremptorily take vppon themselues to condemne those Churches, which wholly fit not their humours,
then confounded be all Katharists, Donatists, Brownists, Separatists, or by what name Else soever they be called, who peremptorily take upon themselves to condemn those Churches, which wholly fit not their humours,
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Blind Bussards they are, not able to discerne between the substance and the circumstance, betweene Doctrine and Manners, betweene the outward hue, and the inward beautie.
Blind Bussards they Are, not able to discern between the substance and the circumstance, between Doctrine and Manners, between the outward hue, and the inward beauty.
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The Church of Corinth was a true Church, notwithstanding their manifold disorders, 1. Cor. 11. The Church of Ephesus was a true Church notwithstanding her declinings, Reuel. 2.4.
The Church of Corinth was a true Church, notwithstanding their manifold disorders, 1. Cor. 11. The Church of Ephesus was a true Church notwithstanding her declinings, Revel. 2.4.
So was Sardis, notwithstanding her secure deadnesse, Reuel. 3.1. So was Laodicea, notwithstanding her luke-warmnesse, pouertie & nakednesse, Reuel. 3.16.17.
So was Sardis, notwithstanding her secure deadness, Revel. 3.1. So was Laodicea, notwithstanding her lukewarmness, poverty & nakedness, Revel. 3.16.17.
Hath not the brightest day his cloude? the finest Lawne his brack? the purest gold his drosse? And is there or was there euer any Church in the world, that might not bee tainted with some blemish, that may not bee touched with some imperfection? Denie as well they may that there is no Sunne in the firmament,
Hath not the Brightest day his cloud? the Finest Lawn his brack? the Purest gold his dross? And is there or was there ever any Church in the world, that might not be tainted with Some blemish, that may not be touched with Some imperfection? Deny as well they may that there is no Sun in the firmament,
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Againe, Is the Churches beautie more within, then it is without? Is it her greatest glorie to be all glorious within? why then do seduced and seducing Soules who are bewitched with the Circean dregs of the Babylonish Roman Strumpet, so much glorie in the outward pompe and glorie of their Bastard Church? Their glorious Copes, Shrines, Miters, Crosses, Banners;
Again, Is the Churches beauty more within, then it is without? Is it her greatest glory to be all glorious within? why then doe seduced and seducing Souls who Are bewitched with the Circean dregs of the Babylonish Roman Strumpet, so much glory in the outward pomp and glory of their Bastard Church? Their glorious Copes, Shrines, Miters, Crosses, Banners;
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what are they (being separated from this inward glorie) but at the best a painted out-side of an ill-fauoured Strumpet? meere toyes to mock an Ape, subiects of scorn rather then of admiration? The Kings Daughter is all glorious within;
what Are they (being separated from this inward glory) but At the best a painted outside of an ill-favoured Strumpet? mere toys to mock an Ape, Subjects of scorn rather then of admiration? The Kings Daughter is all glorious within;
This hath no inward glorie, therefore no Daughter of the King, but a beggerly Bastard brat, begotten of Antichrist on the ragged Whoore of Heathenisme.
This hath no inward glory, Therefore no Daughter of the King, but a beggarly Bastard brat, begotten of Antichrist on the ragged Whore of Heathenism.
and for all the outward pompe and glorie of it, It is vgly inward, being become the habitation of Deuils, Reuel. 18.2. and the hold of euerie foule Spirit, and a Cage of euerie vncleane and hatefull Bird.
and for all the outward pomp and glory of it, It is ugly inward, being become the habitation of Devils, Revel. 18.2. and the hold of every foul Spirit, and a Cage of every unclean and hateful Bird.
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But leauing these, let vs come nearer vnto our selues, and from the consideration of particular Churches, let vs descend to particular Persons, that professe themselues members of this glorious Church;
But leaving these, let us come nearer unto our selves, and from the consideration of particular Churches, let us descend to particular Persons, that profess themselves members of this glorious Church;
nor care to haue any inward or outward glorie? Atheists, Epicures, Libertines, Worldlings, and the whole rabble of prophane persons, bewray themselues to bee none of this Societie, to be none of this glorious Churches members;
nor care to have any inward or outward glory? Atheists, Epicureans, Libertines, Worldlings, and the Whole rabble of profane Persons, bewray themselves to be none of this Society, to be none of this glorious Churches members;
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when thou wallowest in carnall pleasures, and worldly delights, like the dirtie Swine, which lie tumbling in the mire? Is it a seemly thing for a Princes Sonne,
when thou wallowest in carnal pleasures, and worldly delights, like the dirty Swine, which lie tumbling in the mire? Is it a seemly thing for a Princes Son,
& playing the Skull, and running on errands at the command of euerie one that will cōmand them? how much more vncomely and abiectly base is it for thee, who professest thy selfe a member of the Church, a child of the King of heauen, to spend thy pretious time in seeking after contemptible vanities,
& playing the Skull, and running on errands At the command of every one that will command them? how much more uncomely and abjectly base is it for thee, who professest thy self a member of the Church, a child of the King of heaven, to spend thy precious time in seeking After contemptible vanities,
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Wherefore (beloued) let vs, so many of vs as doe professe our selues to be of this heauēly bloud Royall, if we would approue our selues of the generation of God,
Wherefore (Beloved) let us, so many of us as do profess our selves to be of this heavenly blood Royal, if we would approve our selves of the generation of God,
Let vs cōsider our selues, that vve are a chosen generation, a Royall Priesthood, an holy Nation, a peculiar People, that wee should shew forth the praises of him who hath called vs out of darkenesse into his meruailous light. 1. Pet. 2.9
Let us Consider our selves, that we Are a chosen generation, a Royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar People, that we should show forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous Light. 1. Pet. 2.9
And let this be our comfort in this our glorious practise, that albeit we are far from perfection in this lifes Sanctification, in many things all sinning, Iam. 3.7. Hauing the Flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh, Gal. 5.17.
And let this be our Comfort in this our glorious practice, that albeit we Are Far from perfection in this life's Sanctification, in many things all sinning, Iam. 3.7. Having the Flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh, Gal. 5.17.
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yet so long as we delight in the Law of God concerning the inward man, Rom. 7.12. and striue forward towards the marke for the price of the high calling of God in Christ, Phil. 3.14. Wee haue a gracious Father, who wil spare vs as a man spareth his owne Sonne that serueth him, Malach. 3.17. Wee haue an Advocate with the Father Iesus Christ the iust, who is the reconciliation for our sinnes, 1. Ioh. 2.1.2. In him we are presented to God without spot or wrinckle, Eph. 5.27. and for his sake, in Gods sight wee are All gloricus, as it is here in my Text:
yet so long as we delight in the Law of God Concerning the inward man, Rom. 7.12. and strive forward towards the mark for the price of the high calling of God in christ, Philip 3.14. we have a gracious Father, who will spare us as a man spares his own Son that serveth him, Malachi 3.17. we have an Advocate with the Father Iesus christ the just, who is the reconciliation for our Sins, 1. John 2.1.2. In him we Are presented to God without spot or wrinkle, Ephesians 5.27. and for his sake, in God's sighed we Are All gloricus, as it is Here in my Text:
Her apparell, for the ground-worke, is Gold, for the frame of it, it is Wrought-gold; for the curiousnesse of it, it is Rayment of needle-worke. By Gold wee are heere to vnderstand the Grace of God:
Her apparel, for the groundwork, is Gold, for the frame of it, it is Wrought-gold; for the curiousness of it, it is Raiment of needlework. By Gold we Are Here to understand the Grace of God:
Not to instance by way of discourse vpon each of these particulars; in generall, beere wee may behold this heauenly Bride, the Churches wedding garment.
Not to instance by Way of discourse upon each of these particulars; in general, beer we may behold this heavenly Bride, the Churches wedding garment.
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Euery Christian soule being a member of the Church, and so maried vnto Christ Iesus, is richly adorned with most glorious Royall Robes, Ezech. 16.10.11.12.
Every Christian soul being a member of the Church, and so married unto christ Iesus, is richly adorned with most glorious Royal Robes, Ezekiel 16.10.11.12.
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and golden chaines, to haue iewels in their foreheads, and earings in their eares, and beautifull crownes vpon their heads, Reuel. 3.12. They are said to be clothed with White garments, Reuel. 6.9. with white roabes, Reuel. 12.1. to be clothed with the Sunne, and to haue the Moone vnder their feete, and vpon their head to haue a crowne of twelue Stars, Reuel. 21.2. They are said to bee prepared as a Bride adorned for her husband, and here in my text, Her clothing is of wrought-gold, her rayment of needle-worke.
and golden chains, to have Jewels in their foreheads, and earings in their ears, and beautiful crowns upon their Heads, Revel. 3.12. They Are said to be clothed with White garments, Revel. 6.9. with white robes, Revel. 12.1. to be clothed with the Sun, and to have the Moon under their feet, and upon their head to have a crown of twelue Stars, Revel. 21.2. They Are said to be prepared as a Bride adorned for her husband, and Here in my text, Her clothing is of Wrought-gold, her raiment of needlework.
the Scripture telleth vs, that it is Christ himselfe, with his imputed righteousnes: They put on the Lord Iesus, Rom. 13.14. They haue put on Christ, Galath. 3.27. He hath clothed me with the garments of saluation;
the Scripture Telleth us, that it is christ himself, with his imputed righteousness: They put on the Lord Iesus, Rom. 13.14. They have put on christ, Galatians. 3.27. He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation;
and as a Bride adorneth her selfe with iewels, Isay 61.10. This is called the Wedding garment, without which no man can feast with the Lord, Matth. 22.10. It is called the armour of God, because without it, no man is able to withstand the wiles of the diuell, Ephes. 6.11. It is called the armour of light, Rom. 13.12. because it is the beautie and glory of them that weare it:
and as a Bride adorneth her self with Jewels, Saiah 61.10. This is called the Wedding garment, without which no man can feast with the Lord, Matthew 22.10. It is called the armour of God, Because without it, no man is able to withstand the wiles of the Devil, Ephesians 6.11. It is called the armour of Light, Rom. 13.12. Because it is the beauty and glory of them that wear it:
and lay them open vnto vs, Colos. 3.1.2. Put on therfore, as the elect of God, holy and beloued, bowels of mercie, kindnesse, humblenes of minde, meeknesse, long-suffering, forgiuenesse, charitie.
and lay them open unto us, Colos 3.1.2. Put on Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and Beloved, bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering, forgiveness, charity.
Bowels of mercy for our mindes cloathing, and kindnesse, for our speeches ornament and amiable conuersing, Humilitie for our outward carriage, and our goings;
Bowels of mercy for our minds clothing, and kindness, for our Speeches ornament and amiable conversing, Humility for our outward carriage, and our goings;
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Pure holinesse for their vpper garment: Righteousnesse their breast-plate: the Gospell of peace the shooe tyer: Verity the girdle: Iustice their crowne:
Pure holiness for their upper garment: Righteousness their breastplate: the Gospel of peace the shoe tyer: Verity the girdle: justice their crown:
It is like vnto Iacobs garments, as the smell of a fielde which the Lord hath blessed, Gene. 27.27. It is like vnto Christ himselfe, yea the very Image and Idea of Christ, Colos. 3.10. in whom alone God is pleased Mat. 3.17.
It is like unto Iacobs garments, as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed, Gene. 27.27. It is like unto christ himself, yea the very Image and Idea of christ, Colos 3.10. in whom alone God is pleased Mathew 3.17.
like the curtailed Coates of Dauids Embassadors, which couered onely their vpper parts, 2. Sam. 10.4. nor too long, like Sauls Armour which tired Dauid when he should fight with it, 1. Sam. 17.29. but it is wholly sutable, like Iosephs Coate which his father made him, Gene. 37.3.
like the curtailed Coats of David ambassadors, which covered only their upper parts, 2. Sam. 10.4. nor too long, like Saul's Armour which tired David when he should fight with it, 1. Sam. 17.29. but it is wholly suitable, like Joseph's Coat which his father made him, Gene. 37.3.
So the faithfull being transfigured to this Image of Christ, Shallshine as the brightnesse of the firmament and as the starres for euermore. Dan. 12.3.
So the faithful being transfigured to this Image of christ, Shallshine as the brightness of the firmament and as the Stars for evermore. Dan. 12.3.
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nay there is not onely an indignation against vs, Friend how camest thou hither not hauing on a wedding garment? But also a condemnation, Binde him hand and foote, take him away, cast him into vtter darknesse, Mat. 22.12. It will be therefore our wisedome to search and trie our Soules, whether they bee invested with these holy garments.
nay there is not only an Indignation against us, Friend how camest thou hither not having on a wedding garment? But also a condemnation, Bind him hand and foot, take him away, cast him into utter darkness, Mathew 22.12. It will be Therefore our Wisdom to search and try our Souls, whither they be invested with these holy garments.
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therefore wee are the more to marke the fashion of it, that we fashion not our selues according to the fashion of this world, For the fashion of this world passeth away. 1. Cor. 7.31.
Therefore we Are the more to mark the fashion of it, that we fashion not our selves according to the fashion of this world, For the fashion of this world passes away. 1. Cor. 7.31.
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Secondly, when we haue found it, Wee must sell all that wee haue and buy it, Mat. 13.46. Wee must doe away our owne filthy and ragged cloaths, The conuersation in times, the olde man which is corrupt through the deceiueable lusts, Ephe. 4.22. For our owne garments will defile vs, Iob. 9.3.
Secondly, when we have found it, we must fell all that we have and buy it, Mathew 13.46. we must do away our own filthy and ragged clothes, The Conversation in times, the old man which is corrupt through the deceivable Lustiest, Ephes 4.22. For our own garments will defile us, Job 9.3.
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and comely from soyling and renting, that such a garment bee not taken away from vs, Ezech. 16.39. Lastly, seeing this Bride of Christ hath for her chiefest ornament, the golden graces of Gods holy spirit wrought in a garment for her, by the needle-worke of the Preaching of the word;
and comely from soiling and renting, that such a garment be not taken away from us, Ezekiel 16.39. Lastly, seeing this Bride of christ hath for her chiefest ornament, the golden graces of God's holy Spirit wrought in a garment for her, by the needlework of the Preaching of the word;
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It is not the outward gorgeous attire, or the wearing of Gold, or the putting off apparell (as Saint Peter speaketh.) But the hidden man of the heart, the ornament of a meeke & quiet Spirit, which maketh glorious, 1. Pet. 3.3, 4. Would we then be gloriously attired? Let vs follow that good and graue Counsell of Tertullian, Tertul. lib. de cultu •aem.
It is not the outward gorgeous attire, or the wearing of Gold, or the putting off apparel (as Saint Peter speaks.) But the hidden man of the heart, the ornament of a meek & quiet Spirit, which makes glorious, 1. Pet. 3.3, 4. Would we then be gloriously attired? Let us follow that good and graven Counsel of Tertullian, Tertulian lib. de cultu •aem.
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Ʋestite vos seric• pietatis, bissino sanctitatis, purpura pudicitiae, Taliter pigmentatae deum habebitis amatorem, Cloath your selues (saith he) with the Silke of pietie,
Ʋestite vos seric• pietatis, bissino sanctitatis, purpura pudicitiae, Taliter pigmentatae God habebitis amatorem, Cloth your selves (Says he) with the Silk of piety,
FRom the consideration of the excellencie, beautie and ornaments of the Bride, wee are now to proceede to the order and companie of the Bridefolke, to view the traine and companie of the Bride;
FRom the consideration of the excellency, beauty and Ornament of the Bride, we Are now to proceed to the order and company of the Bridefolke, to view the train and company of the Bride;
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which here after the maner of Bridals and Marriage solemnities, is thus described; The Ʋirgins her companions that follow her, shall bee brought vnto thee;
which Here After the manner of Bridals and Marriage solemnities, is thus described; The Ʋirgins her Sodales that follow her, shall be brought unto thee;
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They are Ʋirgins, there is their qualitie; They are Companions; There is their dignitie; They follow her, that is their duetie; They are brought in with her, there is their feliaitie. By The Virgins, wee must here vnderstand all the faithfull, who by reason of their Virgine soules, are presented chast Ʋirgins vnto Christ. 2. Cor. 11.2. The title of Companions noteth the mutuall fellowship and societie which euery particular member of the Church hath with the whole, 1. Cor. 12.12. The order of following after her, implieth the ioyning of them vnto the Church, who are ordained to saluation.
They Are Ʋirgins, there is their quality; They Are Sodales; There is their dignity; They follow her, that is their duty; They Are brought in with her, there is their feliaitie. By The Virgins, we must Here understand all the faithful, who by reason of their Virgae Souls, Are presented chaste Ʋirgins unto christ. 2. Cor. 11.2. The title of Sodales notes the mutual fellowship and society which every particular member of the Church hath with the Whole, 1. Cor. 12.12. The order of following After her, Implies the joining of them unto the Church, who Are ordained to salvation.
The bringing of them with her, noteth the meanes of the Churches increase & discipline, Mat. 18.18. I should be too tedious to insist vpon each of these particulars, And therefore I will drawe the doctrinall summe of them into this short compasse.
The bringing of them with her, notes the means of the Churches increase & discipline, Mathew 18.18. I should be too tedious to insist upon each of these particulars, And Therefore I will draw the doctrinal sum of them into this short compass.
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Tell me O thou whom my Soule loueth, where thou feedest, where thou makest to rest at none? It receiued this answere, verse 8. If thou know not, O thou fairest amongst women, goe thy way foorth by the footesteps of the flocke,
Tell me O thou whom my Soul loves, where thou Feedest, where thou Makest to rest At none? It received this answer, verse 8. If thou know not, Oh thou Fairest among women, go thy Way forth by the footsteps of the flock,
and feede thy Kids besides the Shepheards tents, Isay 45.14. It is said, that the faithfull shall bee the Churches, They shall bee thine, They shall come after thee, saying, Surely God is in thee and there is none else, Act. 2.47. The Lord added to the Church from day to day, such as should be saued;
and feed thy Kids beside the Shepherds tents, Saiah 45.14. It is said, that the faithful shall be the Churches, They shall be thine, They shall come After thee, saying, Surely God is in thee and there is none Else, Act. 2.47. The Lord added to the Church from day to day, such as should be saved;
Without are Dogs, Enchanters, Whoremongers and Adulterers, Reue. 22.15. And the reason heereof is plaine; For without Christ there is no saluation, Act. 4.12.
Without Are Dogs, Enchanter's, Whoremongers and Adulterers, Reue. 22.15. And the reason hereof is plain; For without christ there is no salvation, Act. 4.12.
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The members of the Church are called an holy nation, 1. Pet. 2.9. It is called the Companie of the spirit of iust men, Heb. 12.23. & 1. Ioh. 3.3. Euery man that hath this hope in him, purifieth himselfe euen as he is pure.
The members of the Church Are called an holy Nation, 1. Pet. 2.9. It is called the Company of the Spirit of just men, Hebrew 12.23. & 1. John 3.3. Every man that hath this hope in him, Purifieth himself even as he is pure.
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For what fellowship hath righteousnesse with vnrighteousnesse? Or what communion hath light with darknesse, 2. Cor. 6.14. or what concord hath Christ with Belial? Againe, euery man should bee answerable to the qualitie and condition of the Church whereof he doeth professe himselfe a member;
For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? Or what communion hath Light with darkness, 2. Cor. 6.14. or what concord hath christ with Belial? Again, every man should be answerable to the quality and condition of the Church whereof he doth profess himself a member;
now the Church is said to be without spot or wrinkle, Ephe. 5.27. therefore euery one professing himself a member of the Church, must endeauor to be sincere and blamelesse in the Church.
now the Church is said to be without spot or wrinkle, Ephes 5.27. Therefore every one professing himself a member of the Church, must endeavour to be sincere and blameless in the Church.
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and attended the Bridegromes comming, but they are foolish Virgins, and shall not be admitted to the Bride-chamber, who haue no oyle in their Lampes, that is, no holynesse in their liues, Mat. 25.
and attended the Bridegroom's coming, but they Are foolish Virgins, and shall not be admitted to the Bridechamber, who have no oil in their Lamps, that is, no holiness in their lives, Mathew 25.
Pray for the peace of Iernsalem, Psalme 122.6. let them prosper that loue thee: peace be within thy Walles, and prosperitie within thy Pallaces, Verse 7.8.9.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Psalm 122.6. let them prosper that love thee: peace be within thy Walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces, Verse 7.8.9.
for my Brethren and companions sake, I will now say, peace bee within thee, because of the house of the Lord our God I will seeke to doe thee good, Psal. 122. Where the Psalmist setteth downe a threefold reason,
for my Brothers and Sodales sake, I will now say, peace be within thee, Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek to do thee good, Psalm 122. Where the Psalmist sets down a threefold reason,
If they separate themselues as stones from the building, and as members from the body, what hope is there of them? what a fearefull doome is that, which S. Iohn doth giue concerning them? They went out from vs, they were not of vs,
If they separate themselves as stones from the building, and as members from the body, what hope is there of them? what a fearful doom is that, which S. John does give Concerning them? They went out from us, they were not of us,
Secondly, this may serue for the terror of those, who liuing in the Church, and professing themselues members of the Church, doe by their prophane and vngodly course of liuing, bewray themselues not to belong vnto the Church.
Secondly, this may serve for the terror of those, who living in the Church, and professing themselves members of the Church, do by their profane and ungodly course of living, bewray themselves not to belong unto the Church.
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the members of the Church must liue by faith: If any draw backe, my soule shall haue no pleasure in him, Hebr. 10.38. The Brides followers must exhibite themselues Chast Virgins vnto Christ, 2. Cor. 11.2. They must approue themselues, as Ʋirgins redeemed from amongst men, being the first fruits to God and to the Lambe, Reuel. 14.5. Otherwise they shall bee reiected like those foolish Virgins, with a Non nout vos, Verily I say vnto you, I know you not, Matth. 25.12. Without holines no man shall see God, Heb. 12.14.
the members of the Church must live by faith: If any draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him, Hebrew 10.38. The Brides followers must exhibit themselves Chaste Virgins unto christ, 2. Cor. 11.2. They must approve themselves, as Ʋirgins redeemed from among men, being the First fruits to God and to the Lamb, Revel. 14.5. Otherwise they shall be rejected like those foolish Virgins, with a Non nout vos, Verily I say unto you, I know you not, Matthew 25.12. Without holiness no man shall see God, Hebrew 12.14.
And into the Church triumphant shall enter no vncleane thing, as it is, Reuel. 21.27. Let this then prouoke vs all, more and more to sanctitie and newnesse of life, that wee may walke worthie of that calling whereunto we are called;
And into the Church triumphant shall enter no unclean thing, as it is, Revel. 21.27. Let this then provoke us all, more and more to sanctity and newness of life, that we may walk worthy of that calling whereunto we Are called;
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whatsoeuer things are honest, whatsoeuer things are iust, whatsoeuer thinges are true, whatsoeuer thinges are pure, whatsoeuer things are louely, whatsoeuer things are of a good report;
whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of a good report;
Let vs all set forward the good of the Church with all our power, and bring such as belong vnto vs into the bosome of the Church, that they and wee may haue fellowshippe with God, and one with another:
Let us all Set forward the good of the Church with all our power, and bring such as belong unto us into the bosom of the Church, that they and we may have fellowship with God, and one with Another:
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With gladnesse and reioycing shall they be brought, they shall enter into the Kings Palace. WE haue seene the Bride & her glory, the Brideguests and their dutie.
With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought, they shall enter into the Kings Palace. WE have seen the Bride & her glory, the Brideguests and their duty.
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but perfected and consummated to her endlesse glory in the life to come. Here in this life it is begunne; for so, Isay 54.5. He that made thee i• thine husband, the Lord of Hoasts is his name, and thy Redeemer the Holy one of Israel: and Isa. 62.4.5.
but perfected and consummated to her endless glory in the life to come. Here in this life it is begun; for so, Saiah 54.5. He that made thee i• thine husband, the Lord of Hosts is his name, and thy Redeemer the Holy one of Israel: and Isaiah 62.4.5.
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The instruments or meanes whereby God maketh vp this marriage here, are his Prophets, Apostles, and faithfull Ministers, whom hee sendeth to perswade & effect it:
The Instruments or means whereby God makes up this marriage Here, Are his prophets, Apostles, and faithful Ministers, whom he sends to persuade & Effect it:
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But the consummation of this heauenly marriage shall be in the world to come, when this Royall Bride shall receiue the Kingdome prepared for her, Mat. 25.34. and see her bridgroome face to face, 1. Cor. 13.11. and enter into his glorie, Mat. 25.21. and raigne with him for euer, Reuel. 22.5.
But the consummation of this heavenly marriage shall be in the world to come, when this Royal Bride shall receive the Kingdom prepared for her, Mathew 25.34. and see her bridgroome face to face, 1. Cor. 13.11. and enter into his glory, Mathew 25.21. and Reign with him for ever, Revel. 22.5.
and enter into this heauenly Palace? It is past the measures of Geometrie to measure it, past the numbers of Arithmetick to tell it, past the skill of Logick to define it, past the eloquence of Rhetorick to expresse it;
and enter into this heavenly Palace? It is passed the measures of Geometry to measure it, passed the numbers of Arithmetic to tell it, passed the skill of Logic to define it, passed the eloquence of Rhetoric to express it;
The Palace prouided for this marriage is the Heauen of Heauens, which for the cōtents thereof is a glorious Citie, whose Gates are of Pearle, and Streets of gold, and walls of pretious stones. Reuel.
The Palace provided for this marriage is the Heaven of Heavens, which for the contents thereof is a glorious city, whose Gates Are of Pearl, and Streets of gold, and walls of precious stones. Revel.
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21. and for the situation thereof, is said to bee beset with a Riuer, the water whereof is Chrystall, and the bankes set about with the Tree of life, The Temple. Reuel.
21. and for the situation thereof, is said to be beset with a River, the water whereof is Crystal, and the banks Set about with the Tree of life, The Temple. Revel.
and the Lambe is the light of it, Reuel. 21.21.23. The Bride-chamber the new Ierusalem, a Seate of maiestie, an House of eternitie, a Palace of Royaltie, a Paradise of pleasures.
and the Lamb is the Light of it, Revel. 21.21.23. The Bridechamber the new Ierusalem, a Seat of majesty, an House of eternity, a Palace of Royalty, a Paradise of pleasures.
The Bride guests, Patriarks, Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors, and the Spirits of Men made perfect, Heb. 12.23. Many shall come from the East, and the West, and sit downe with Abraham, and Isaac, and Iacob, in the Kingdome of Heauen, Mat. 8.11. The cheare, Bread of life, Ioh. 6.51. Wine of gladnesse, Eph. 5.18. Angels foode, Psal. 78.25. Righteousnesse, peace, and ioy in the holy Ghost, Rom. 14.17. Fulnesse of ioy, & eternall pleasures, Psal. 16.11. The Attendants, Angels, Archangels, Principalities, Dominions, Powers, Thrones, Col. 1.16. Cherubins and Seraphins, Isay 6.2. The Musicke Haleluia•s, Reuel. 19.1. New Song, Reuel. 5.9. Songs that no man can learne, Reuel. 14.3. sounding as the voice of thunder, as the voice of many waters, and as harpers harping on their harps Reuel. 14.2.
The Bride guests, Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors, and the Spirits of Men made perfect, Hebrew 12.23. Many shall come from the East, and the West, and fit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Iacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven, Mathew 8.11. The cheer, Bred of life, John 6.51. Wine of gladness, Ephesians 5.18. Angels food, Psalm 78.25. Righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Ghost, Rom. 14.17. Fullness of joy, & Eternal pleasures, Psalm 16.11. The Attendants, Angels, Archangels, Principalities, Dominions, Powers, Thrones, Col. 1.16. Cherubim and Seraphim, Saiah 6.2. The Music Haleluia•s, Revel. 19.1. New Song, Revel. 5.9. Songs that no man can Learn, Revel. 14.3. sounding as the voice of thunder, as the voice of many waters, and as harpers harping on their harps Revel. 14.2.
Lastly, the Continuance of it, not for a day, or a weeke, or a moneth, or a yeare, not like Ahashueroths feast for an hundred and fourescore dayes, Hest. 1.4.
Lastly, the Continuance of it, not for a day, or a Week, or a Monn, or a year, not like Ahashueroths feast for an hundred and fourescore days, Hest. 1.4.
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Thus this Bride of Brides being married to the King of Kings, in the Heauen of Heauēs, shall time beyond time, with ioy passing al ioy, enioy the presence of the Holy of Holies, keepe the Sabboth of Sabboths,
Thus this Bride of Brides being married to the King of Kings, in the Heaven of Heavens, shall time beyond time, with joy passing all joy, enjoy the presence of the Holy of Holies, keep the Sabbath of Sabbaths,
The holy Chost himselfe hath sealed vp the truth of this in his indelible writ; Blessed are they which are called to the marriage Supper of the Lambe, Reuel. 19.9. O they be blessed that dwell in Gods house (saith Dauid) they will be still praising him, Psal. 84.4. The Lord God is a Sunne and shield vnto them.
The holy Chost himself hath sealed up the truth of this in his indelible writ; Blessed Are they which Are called to the marriage Supper of the Lamb, Revel. 19.9. Oh they be blessed that dwell in God's house (Says David) they will be still praising him, Psalm 84.4. The Lord God is a Sun and shield unto them.
The Lord will giue grace and glorie, and no good thing will he with-hold from them, Ps. 84.11. VVhy then should any Christian soule goe mourning all the day long? and why should the seruice of God seeme any way tedious? or any affliction grieuous? The Lord is a plentifull rewarder of them that seeke him, Heb. 11.6. One day in his Courts is better then a thousand elswhere, Psal. 84.10. The sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to bee compared with the glorie which shall be reuealed in vs, Rom. 8.18. Let it therefore be meate and drinke vnto vs to doe our Fathers will, Ioh. 4.34. Let the Lords Precepts be the verie ioy of our heart, Psal. 119.110.
The Lord will give grace and glory, and no good thing will he withhold from them, Ps. 84.11. Why then should any Christian soul go mourning all the day long? and why should the service of God seem any Way tedious? or any affliction grievous? The Lord is a plentiful rewarder of them that seek him, Hebrew 11.6. One day in his Courts is better then a thousand elsewhere, Psalm 84.10. The sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us, Rom. 8.18. Let it Therefore be meat and drink unto us to do our Father's will, John 4.34. Let the lords Precepts be the very joy of our heart, Psalm 119.110.
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and put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousnesse and true holinesse, Eph. 4.23.24. Let vs put on the cleane white linnen of righteousnesse, Reuel. 19.8.
and put on the new man, which After God is created in righteousness and true holiness, Ephesians 4.23.24. Let us put on the clean white linen of righteousness, Revel. 19.8.
and let him that is a thirst come, and whosoeuer will, let him take of the water of life freely, Reuel. 22.17. I haue thus farre kept touch with my Text, and walked in the direct path thereof, I must now make a little digression from the maine and principall scope therof, to a collaterall application of it vnto this daies royall mariage, which gaue me occasion to make principall choise of the Text. We haue seene the Text in the sense of it;
and let him that is a thirst come, and whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely, Revel. 22.17. I have thus Far kept touch with my Text, and walked in the Direct path thereof, I must now make a little digression from the main and principal scope thereof, to a collateral application of it unto this days royal marriage, which gave me occasion to make principal choice of the Text. We have seen the Text in the sense of it;
not the Daughter of a superstitious Pharaoh, or descended of an Aegyptian King; but the Daughter of a religious and a learned Christian King, a Defender of the Christian faith;
not the Daughter of a superstitious Pharaoh, or descended of an Egyptian King; but the Daughter of a religious and a learned Christian King, a Defender of the Christian faith;
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so gratiously all holy graces in her being so compact together, that it drawes the eies & harts of al men to admiration, to see so much pietie in such comely beautie,
so graciously all holy graces in her being so compact together, that it draws the eyes & hearts of all men to admiration, to see so much piety in such comely beauty,
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Neither doe her glorious Bridall robes, be they neuer so glittering with wrought gold, or curiously embroydered by the art of man (as no doubt this day,
Neither do her glorious Bridal robes, be they never so glittering with wrought gold, or curiously embroidered by the art of man (as no doubt this day,
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& in her hath renued & reuiued the name and nature of our late deceased, euer to bee remembred, happie Queene Elizabeth, a name in this Land euermore to bee beloued:
& in her hath renewed & revived the name and nature of our late deceased, ever to be remembered, happy Queen Elizabeth, a name in this Land evermore to be Beloved:
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The second of that sweete and happy name (whose remembrance is like that of Iosias, like the perfume made by the art of the Apothecarie) sweete as hony in all mens mouthes,
The second of that sweet and happy name (whose remembrance is like that of Iosias, like the perfume made by the art of the Apothecary) sweet as honey in all men's mouths,
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and as musick at a banquet of wine) happy in her not marrying, for being a Virgin-Queene (whom no King or Emperour of this world was worthy of) shee prepared her selfe a Spouse for Christ,
and as music At a banquet of wine) happy in her not marrying, for being a Virgin-Queene (whom no King or Emperor of this world was worthy of) she prepared her self a Spouse for christ,
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It was the desire and often wish of this Gracious Princesse (if report of some of her neerest obseruants may bee credited) that in her Marriage match, shee might be linked to a Prince professing the same Religion in which shee her selfe had beene instructed.
It was the desire and often wish of this Gracious Princess (if report of Some of her nearest observants may be credited) that in her Marriage match, she might be linked to a Prince professing the same Religion in which she her self had been instructed.
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Had shee, good Princesse, bin linked in Mariage with one of a different Religion, what an vnequall yoke had that beene? How derogatorie from Gods glorie? How preiudicious to our State? How dangerous to her person? How hurtfull to her Soule?
Had she, good Princess, been linked in Marriage with one of a different Religion, what an unequal yoke had that been? How derogatory from God's glory? How prejudicious to our State? How dangerous to her person? How hurtful to her Soul?
Herein our Gracious Soueraigne hath manifested vnto the World the sinceritie of his heart, and the soundnesse of his profession, in that no outward dignitie, state or glorie, could cause him to match his Child with a contrarie Religion.
Herein our Gracious Sovereign hath manifested unto the World the sincerity of his heart, and the soundness of his profession, in that no outward dignity, state or glory, could cause him to match his Child with a contrary Religion.
or desire, for our great Masters onely Daughter? These Kings and mightie Monarches, who haue submitted their Crownes vnto the iurisdiction of the Pope of Rome, are but vassals vnto the Pope, not absolute Princes.
or desire, for our great Masters only Daughter? These Kings and mighty Monarchs, who have submitted their Crowns unto the jurisdiction of the Pope of Rome, Are but vassals unto the Pope, not absolute Princes.
Descended of most Noble and religious Progenitors, euen from that House, which first of all the Princes of Europe, set it selfe against the Pope, in defence of the Gospell,
Descended of most Noble and religious Progenitors, even from that House, which First of all the Princes of Europe, Set it self against the Pope, in defence of the Gospel,
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Himselfe of that name, which to the Popes hath beene alwayes terrible, and of that carriage, that in the eyes of all that feare the Lord, hath made him truely venerable:
Himself of that name, which to the Popes hath been always terrible, and of that carriage, that in the eyes of all that Fear the Lord, hath made him truly venerable:
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For whereas it pleased God of late (because wee were vnworthy of him) to take away from vs our hopefull Prince HENRY FREDERICK, our Soueraignes Eldest Sonne (whose memoriall is,
For whereas it pleased God of late (Because we were unworthy of him) to take away from us our hopeful Prince HENRY FREDERICK, our Sovereigns Eldest Son (whose memorial is,
This day is a day of good tydings, who can hold his peace? It is the day which the Lord hath made, we haue great cause to reioyce and to bee glad in it;
This day is a day of good tidings, who can hold his peace? It is the day which the Lord hath made, we have great cause to rejoice and to be glad in it;
This day is Peace ratified, Religion established, the Church beautified, the Commōwealth strengthned, the hearts of good Subiects cheared, the friendship of confederate Nations confirmed, Britanie and Germanie combined.
This day is Peace ratified, Religion established, the Church beautified, the Commonwealth strengthened, the hearts of good Subjects cheered, the friendship of confederate nations confirmed, Britain and Germany combined.
Sanctifie their Marriage bed, and in thy good time make them fruitfull in procreation of Children, that they may haue many Sons and Daughters whom they may make Princes in all Lands;
Sanctify their Marriage Bed, and in thy good time make them fruitful in procreation of Children, that they may have many Sons and Daughters whom they may make Princes in all Lands;
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cloath them with thy righteousnesse, multiply vpon them all heroicall and spirituall graces, that they may grow vp more and more in fauour with thee and with men.
cloth them with thy righteousness, multiply upon them all heroical and spiritual graces, that they may grow up more and more in favour with thee and with men.
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continue their loue, their health, their happines, prolong their dayes for many generations, that they may liue together a long time here in perfect loue and amity,
continue their love, their health, their happiness, prolong their days for many generations, that they may live together a long time Here in perfect love and amity,
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