A great wonder in heaven, or, A lively picture of the militant church drawn by a divine pencill : Revel. 12, 1, 2 : discoursed on in a sermon preached before the honourable House of Commons, at Margarets, Westminster, on the last monethly fast-day, January 27, 1646/7 / by John Arrowsmith ...
Its Historians are the Evangelists; Its Psalmists, Mary, Zachariah, and Simeon whose Songs are recorded in the first and second of Luke: Its dogmaticall Writers, those that penned the severall Epistles; Its Prophet John: who indeed was all four.
Its Historians Are the Evangelists; Its Psalmists, Marry, Zachariah, and Simeon whose Songs Are recorded in the First and second of Lycia: Its dogmatical Writers, those that penned the several Epistles; Its Prophet John: who indeed was all four.
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and besides sacred Hymnes (as that of the four and twenty Elders, Chap. 5. and that of Moses and of the Lambe, Chap. 15.) Propheticall Visions every where throughout his Apocalypse.
and beside sacred Hymns (as that of the four and twenty Elders, Chap. 5. and that of Moses and of the Lamb, Chap. 15.) Prophetical Visions every where throughout his Apocalypse.
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While the bush burned with fire, and was not consumed, Moses turning a side to see that great sight, was called upon to put off his shoos before he approched.
While the bush burned with fire, and was not consumed, Moses turning a side to see that great sighed, was called upon to put off his shoes before he approached.
unlesse ye put off earthly wisdome and carnall affections. That being done, Come and see. The words are veiled with some obscurity, by reason of variety of metaphors:
unless you put off earthly Wisdom and carnal affections. That being done, Come and see. The words Are veiled with Some obscurity, by reason of variety of metaphors:
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But much of the veile will be taken off, by a right discerning of their scope, which is briefly this, to represent the Church of Christ in her Militant state, especially during the Primitive times.
But much of the veil will be taken off, by a right discerning of their scope, which is briefly this, to represent the Church of christ in her Militant state, especially during the Primitive times.
Her appearing indeed was in heaven, for reasons to be hereafter specified, but that which she was designed to signifie, is not the state of the Church as triumphant (for there is no travail, no crying ou• no pain in heaven) but as militant here below, chiefly in her first age after the Word was made flesh. So Interpreters not a few.
Her appearing indeed was in heaven, for Reasons to be hereafter specified, but that which she was designed to signify, is not the state of the Church as triumphant (for there is no travail, no crying ou• not pain in heaven) but as militant Here below, chiefly in her First age After the Word was made Flesh. So Interpreters not a few.
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as a woman, described two wayes, 1 By her rare perfections, which are three, Being clothed with the Sun, Having the Moon under feet, Having a Crown of twelve stars upon her head. 2 By her weake and perillous condition, in that being with childe she cryed, travelling in birth, and pained to be delivered.
as a woman, described two ways, 1 By her rare perfections, which Are three, Being clothed with the Sun, Having the Moon under feet, Having a Crown of twelve Stars upon her head. 2 By her weak and perilous condition, in that being with child she cried, traveling in birth, and pained to be Delivered.
Solomon was named Jedidiah, because the Lord loved him, and to him the Lord appeared twice; Daniel a man greatly beloved, and upon him visions were multiplyed;
Solomon was nam Jedidiah, Because the Lord loved him, and to him the Lord appeared twice; daniel a man greatly Beloved, and upon him visions were multiplied;
The Spirit of Christ is with his Saints at all times, but in such cases the Spirit of God and of glory resteth upon them, as Peter speaks, that is the spirit of God in a more glorious way. This was Johns case.
The Spirit of christ is with his Saints At all times, but in such cases the Spirit of God and of glory rests upon them, as Peter speaks, that is the Spirit of God in a more glorious Way. This was Johns case.
And well it might, seeing, the Church (whose hieroglyphick it is) hath her originall from heaven, her tendency to heaven, her conversation in heaven, and her dependance upon heaven. 1 Her originall from heaven.
And well it might, seeing, the Church (whose hieroglyphic it is) hath her original from heaven, her tendency to heaven, her Conversation in heaven, and her dependence upon heaven. 1 Her original from heaven.
Except a man be born NONLATINALPHABET (which may be rendred from above) he shall not see the kingdom of God, John. 3. 3. Converts are all born of God, John 1. 13. and Jerusalem, which is above, is the mother of them all, Gal. 4. 26. Mihi patria Coelum, may be the motto, of every Saint during his pilgrimage in the World, Heaven is my Country, there I was born,
Except a man be born (which may be rendered from above) he shall not see the Kingdom of God, John. 3. 3. Converts Are all born of God, John 1. 13. and Jerusalem, which is above, is the mother of them all, Gal. 4. 26. Mihi patria Coelum, may be the motto, of every Saint during his pilgrimage in the World, Heaven is my Country, there I was born,
3 Her conversation in heaven, Phil. 3. 20. NONLATINALPHABET, the phrase imports their living and trading as denizens of heaven, there being governed by the locall statutes,
3 Her Conversation in heaven, Philip 3. 20., the phrase imports their living and trading as denizens of heaven, there being governed by the local statutes,
4 Her dependance upon heaven, knowing as she doth that every good and perfect gift is from above, Jam. 1. 17. she accordingly expects from thence supplies of grace to help in every time of need.
4 Her dependence upon heaven, knowing as she does that every good and perfect gift is from above, Jam. 1. 17. she accordingly expects from thence supplies of grace to help in every time of need.
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Luther comforted himselfe and his Patron the Duke of Saxony, to whom he wrote, with this weighty consideration, That the Princes at Norimberg had concluded one thing in that businesse,
Luther comforted himself and his Patron the Duke of Saxony, to whom he wrote, with this weighty consideration, That the Princes At Nuremberg had concluded one thing in that business,
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That's the importance of the word in other places, as in Chapter 21 of this book Verse 9; Come hither and I will shew thee the bride, the Lambs wife, NONLATINALPHABET.
That's the importance of the word in other places, as in Chapter 21 of this book Verse 9; Come hither and I will show thee the bride, the Lambs wife,.
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Paul who was well skild in Gospel-secrets (to which the depths of other Sciences are but shallows) gives the title of great only to two Evangelicall mysteries:
Paul who was well skilled in Gospel-secrets (to which the depths of other Sciences Are but shallows) gives the title of great only to two Evangelical Mysteres:
that of our Saviours incarnation, 1 Tim. 3. last. Without controversie, great is the mystery of godlinesse, God manifest in the flesh, and this of the Churches mariage to Christ.
that of our Saviors incarnation, 1 Tim. 3. last. Without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness, God manifest in the Flesh, and this of the Churches marriage to christ.
and no other person or thing, whom we are to understand by the Sun in my Text. The resemblances are many. Christ and the Sun agree. 1 In point of Sovereignty.
and no other person or thing, whom we Are to understand by the Sun in my Text. The resemblances Are many. christ and the Sun agree. 1 In point of Sovereignty.
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and upon his various aspects depend the Churches Summer and Winter, the souls Spring and Fall, the seed-time of grace and harvest of glory. 2 In point of singularity.
and upon his various aspects depend the Churches Summer and Winter, the Souls Spring and Fallen, the seedtime of grace and harvest of glory. 2 In point of singularity.
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and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things and wee by him, 1 Cor. 8. 6. One God, and one Mediatour between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, 1 Tim. 2. 5. Is Christ divided? saith Paul elswhere.
and one Lord jesus christ, by whom Are all things and we by him, 1 Cor. 8. 6. One God, and one Mediator between God and man, the man christ jesus, 1 Tim. 2. 5. Is christ divided? Says Paul elsewhere.
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When men would expresse the removall of somwhat absolutely necessary, they use to say, this were Solem è mundo tollere, to take the Sun out of the World.
When men would express the removal of somewhat absolutely necessary, they use to say, this were Solemn è mundo tollere, to take the Sun out of the World.
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So take Christ from a soul, 'tis impotent to all good, Without me ye can doe nothing, John 15. 5. Were it not for the Sun it would be perpetuall night in the world, notwithstanding all the torches that could be lighted;
So take christ from a soul, it's impotent to all good, Without me you can do nothing, John 15. 5. Were it not for the Sun it would be perpetual night in the world, notwithstanding all the Torches that could be lighted;
He came indeed into a sinfull world, but as a Physitian among his sick patients, to cure them without taking the sicknesse of them, being antidoted by his Divinity against all infection.
He Come indeed into a sinful world, but as a physician among his sick patients, to cure them without taking the sickness of them, being Antidoted by his Divinity against all infection.
All the light that had been disperst throughout the great fabrick of the new-born world for the first three dayes, was gathered together on the fourth into that one body.
All the Light that had been dispersed throughout the great fabric of the newborn world for the First three days, was gathered together on the fourth into that one body.
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The innocence of Abel, perseverance of Noah, obedience of Abraham, devotion of 〈 ◊ 〉, chastity of Ioseph, patience of Iob, meeknesse of Moses, courage of Ioshua, zeale of David, and whatsoever any of them excelled in, was an ingredient 〈 ◊ 〉 that fulnesse of grace and truth which was found in Christ, Quae divisabeatos efficiunt, conjunctatenet.
The innocence of Abel, perseverance of Noah, Obedience of Abraham, devotion of 〈 ◊ 〉, chastity of Ioseph, patience of Job, meekness of Moses, courage of Ioshua, zeal of David, and whatsoever any of them excelled in, was an ingredient 〈 ◊ 〉 that fullness of grace and truth which was found in christ, Quae divisabeatos efficiunt, conjunctatenet.
Each whereof is so qualified, as to resemble the grace of Christ in sundry particulars. First, The Sun imparts light, a discovering, guiding, cheering, growing light.
Each whereof is so qualified, as to resemble the grace of christ in sundry particulars. First, The Sun imparts Light, a discovering, guiding, cheering, growing Light.
Eccles. 11. 7. truly light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the Sun. How sweet are the discoveries made by Christ to beleeving souls!
Eccles. 11. 7. truly Light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the Sun. How sweet Are the discoveries made by christ to believing Souls!
as in its own proper Spheare! Such as are darke are accounted melancholy rooms: well may they be melancholy souls that want the cheering light of Christ.
as in its own proper Sphere! Such as Are dark Are accounted melancholy rooms: well may they be melancholy Souls that want the cheering Light of christ.
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It increaseth more and more from breake of day, and is in this respect a fit emblem of that grace which Christ communicates to his members, the nature whereof is to be growing till it come to arrive at perfection.
It increases more and more from break of day, and is in this respect a fit emblem of that grace which christ communicates to his members, the nature whereof is to be growing till it come to arrive At perfection.
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if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light (no morning) in them, intimates a remarkable difference between the knowledge of Saints and Hypocrites;
if they speak not according to this Word, it is Because there is no Light (no morning) in them, intimates a remarkable difference between the knowledge of Saints and Hypocrites;
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the former is like the morning light, that shines more and more to the perfect day, Prov. 4. 18. But evill men and seducers (as Paul foretold) waxe worse and worse; whereby it appears that theirs was but an evening light, which shines lesse and lesse, till it end in the blacknesse of darknesse for ever, Iude 13. In the second place, the sun imparts Heat, a melting, inflaming, quickning heat. 1 Melting.
the former is like the morning Light, that shines more and more to the perfect day, Curae 4. 18. But evil men and seducers (as Paul foretold) wax Worse and Worse; whereby it appears that theirs was but an evening Light, which shines less and less, till it end in the blackness of darkness for ever, Iude 13. In the second place, the sun imparts Heat, a melting, Inflaming, quickening heat. 1 Melting.
and while hee opened to us the Scriptures? Luke last, 32. The burnt child, wee use to say, dreads the fire: but there is a fire, which whosoever hath truly felt, will long to be so burnt again.
and while he opened to us the Scriptures? Luke last, 32. The burned child, we use to say, dreads the fire: but there is a fire, which whosoever hath truly felt, will long to be so burned again.
Bernard having been well warmed with the consideration of that passage, Psal. 32. 1. Blessed is hee whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered, professeth hee was seized upon with unspeakable joy,
Bernard having been well warmed with the consideration of that passage, Psalm 32. 1. Blessed is he whose Transgression is forgiven, whose since is covered, Professes he was seized upon with unspeakable joy,
Lord, do thou visit me so again and again with thy salvation. 3 Quickning. Some creatures have no other father, but the sun, nor other mother but the slime.
Lord, do thou visit me so again and again with thy salvation. 3 Quickening. some creatures have no other father, but the sun, nor other mother but the slime.
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The grace of Christ is so much more, the last Adam was made a quickning spirit, 1 Cor. 15. 45. hee that hath the son hath life, 1 John 5. 12. yea, a double life (for no lesse will serve his turn) the one of righteousnesse, all being naturally dead in law by reason of guilt;
The grace of christ is so much more, the last Adam was made a quickening Spirit, 1 Cor. 15. 45. he that hath the son hath life, 1 John 5. 12. yea, a double life (for no less will serve his turn) the one of righteousness, all being naturally dead in law by reason of guilt;
the strength, and universality whereof are considerable here, we have an intimation of both, Psal. 19, 4, 5, 6. In the heavens hath God set a tabernacle for the Sun;
the strength, and universality whereof Are considerable Here, we have an intimation of both, Psalm 19, 4, 5, 6. In the heavens hath God Set a tabernacle for the Sun;
Our Lord Jesus, in respect of the former, may be said to come as a bridegroom out of his chamber, clothing himself with all sweetnesse of cariage on his wedding day:
Our Lord jesus, in respect of the former, may be said to come as a bridegroom out of his chamber, clothing himself with all sweetness of carriage on his wedding day:
No visible creature but shares more or lesse in the benefits of this influence. So Christ being the light that lightneth every one that t•nes into the world.
No visible creature but shares more or less in the benefits of this influence. So christ being the Light that lighteneth every one that t•nes into the world.
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for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, hee hath covered mee with the robe of righteousnesse, Isa. 61. 10. That which Iob speaks of himselfe in a naturall, is true of him and all men else in a spirituall sense, naked came I into the world:
for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, Isaiah 61. 10. That which Job speaks of himself in a natural, is true of him and all men Else in a spiritual sense, naked Come I into the world:
and there is none but continues so till he come to be apparell'd by Christ, who therefore adviseth the Church of Laodicea, to buy of him white raiment, that shee might be clothed, Revel. 3. 18. Paul having exhorted the Romans to walke honestly as in the day, not in rioting and drunkennesse, not in chambering and wantonnesse, not in strife and envie;
and there is none but continues so till he come to be appareled by christ, who Therefore adviseth the Church of Laodicea, to buy of him white raiment, that she might be clothed, Revel. 3. 18. Paul having exhorted the Roman to walk honestly as in the day, not in rioting and Drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envy;
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instead of adding, put on temperance, chastity, and such other graces, as have in them a contrariety to the fore-mentioned sins, chooseth rather to say (as a late interpreter well observes) put yee on the Lord Iesus Christ, because he is the only fountain of all grace,
instead of adding, put on temperance, chastity, and such other graces, as have in them a contrariety to the forementioned Sins, chooses rather to say (as a late interpreter well observes) put ye on the Lord Iesus christ, Because he is the only fountain of all grace,
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3 Christ adornes his Church, putting upon her a comlinesse far beyond that of other Societies spoken of Ezek. 16. 14. Thy renowme went forth among the heathen for thy beauty;
3 christ adorns his Church, putting upon her a comeliness Far beyond that of other Societies spoken of Ezekiel 16. 14. Thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty;
for God useth not to sweare by creatures (that were to practice what he hath forbidden us) but by himselfe, Heb. 6. 13. Junius therefore expounds it of Christ, whose essence is the same with the Fathers,
for God uses not to swear by creatures (that were to practice what he hath forbidden us) but by himself, Hebrew 6. 13. Junius Therefore expounds it of christ, whose essence is the same with the Father's,
He it is that makes the Kings daughter to be all glorious within, Psal. 45. that renders a poore Saint in his russet, fuller of bravery then a prophane son of Belial in his scarlet:
He it is that makes the Kings daughter to be all glorious within, Psalm 45. that renders a poor Saint in his russet, fuller of bravery then a profane son of Belial in his scarlet:
Insomuch as the Saints, whose main care is to be found of God in peace without spot and blamelesse, 2 Pet. 3. 14. finde it a very difficult matter and an high point of Religion,
Insomuch as the Saints, whose main care is to be found of God in peace without spot and blameless, 2 Pet. 3. 14. find it a very difficult matter and an high point of Religion,
Scripture speaking of such as were troubled therewith, calls them NONLATINALPHABET Lunaticks or moon-struck, Mat. 4. 24. The symptomes of falling somtimes into the fire, somtimes into the water, of tearing, foaming, gnashing, exprest by the Evangelists, clearly shew what disease the man had of whom his father said NONLATINALPHABET.
Scripture speaking of such as were troubled therewith, calls them Lunatics or moonstruck, Mathew 4. 24. The symptoms of falling sometimes into the fire, sometimes into the water, of tearing, foaming, gnashing, expressed by the Evangelists, clearly show what disease the man had of whom his father said.
Demas (sayth Paul) hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, 2 Tim. 4. 10. and again, The love of money is the root of all evill, which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, 1 Tim. 6. 10. Many fearing the world would fall out with them, fall off from God.
Demas (say Paul) hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, 2 Tim. 4. 10. and again, The love of money is the root of all evil, which while Some coveted After, they have erred from the faith, 1 Tim. 6. 10. Many fearing the world would fallen out with them, fallen off from God.
You know how the five Kings were used by Joshua; how Tamberlane served Bajazet, and what was prophesied of Christ, Psal. 110. 1. The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand untill I make thine enemies thy foot stool.
You know how the five Kings were used by joshua; how Tamburlaine served Bajazet, and what was prophesied of christ, Psalm 110. 1. The Lord said unto my Lord, Fit thou At my right hand until I make thine enemies thy foot stool.
So as the womans having the moon under her feet, seems to imply the Churches being inabled by Christ, to overcome and trample upon the Elements, the Affronts,
So as the woman's having the moon under her feet, seems to imply the Churches being enabled by christ, to overcome and trample upon the Elements, the Affronts,
1 The elements of the world, spoken of Gal. 4. 3, 9. which one of great insight into this mysticall booke of the Revelation, understanding both of Mosaicall ceremonies and of heathenish worship, makes account that the clause in my Text which we are now discoursing of, relates to that victory which the Primitive Church got over both;
1 The elements of the world, spoken of Gal. 4. 3, 9. which one of great insight into this mystical book of the Revelation, understanding both of Mosaical ceremonies and of Heathenish worship, makes account that the clause in my Text which we Are now discoursing of, relates to that victory which the Primitive Church god over both;
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in that shee, not only saw the abolition of legall ceremonies (which, saith he, might well be signified by the moon, seeing all the feasts of the Jews,
in that she, not only saw the abolition of Legal ceremonies (which, Says he, might well be signified by the moon, seeing all the feasts of the jews,
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and whole course of their Ecclesiasticall year depended upon and were regulated by the motion of that Planet) but also the extirpation of those Idols, which the heathens formerly worshipped.
and Whole course of their Ecclesiastical year depended upon and were regulated by the motion of that Planet) but also the extirpation of those Idols, which the Heathens formerly worshipped.
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Then was fulfilled that which is written, Revel. 12. 9. The great Dragon was cast out, the old Serpent, called the Devill and Satan, which deceived the whole world;
Then was fulfilled that which is written, Revel. 12. 9. The great Dragon was cast out, the old Serpent, called the devil and Satan, which deceived the Whole world;
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Yea then was that promise in part fulfilled, the language whereof hath great affinity with the phrase in my Text, The God of peace shall tread Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16. 20. 2 The affronts of the world.
Yea then was that promise in part fulfilled, the language whereof hath great affinity with the phrase in my Text, The God of peace shall tread Satan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16. 20. 2 The affronts of the world.
for when I am weake then am I strong, 2 Cor. 12. 10. The Apostles rejoyced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Christ, Act. 5. 41. They in Heb. 10. 34. tooke joyfully the spoyling of their goods, knowing in themselves that they had in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
for when I am weak then am I strong, 2 Cor. 12. 10. The Apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of christ, Act. 5. 41. They in Hebrew 10. 34. took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves that they had in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
Laurentius the Martyr when they layd his body upon a gridiron with a purpose to broile him to death, is reported to have sayd, I have alwayes longed for such cheere as this:
Laurentius the Martyr when they laid his body upon a gridiron with a purpose to broil him to death, is reported to have said, I have always longed for such cheer as this:
and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. Carnall reason paints the things of this life, and sets them out in beautifull colours;
and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. Carnal reason paints the things of this life, and sets them out in beautiful colours;
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Take the goodliest things in the world, there have been some in all ages found, that were above them. One of the Fathers will not allow temporall riches the name of Goods, but accounts it enough if wee forbeare to call them evils.
Take the Goodliest things in the world, there have been Some in all ages found, that were above them. One of the Father's will not allow temporal riches the name of Goods, but accounts it enough if we forbear to call them evils.
Another thinks him too dainty for a Christian, that desires pleasure on this side heaven: too foolish, that imagines carnall delights to be reall pleasures.
another thinks him too dainty for a Christian, that Desires pleasure on this side heaven: too foolish, that imagines carnal delights to be real pleasures.
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There were no more chosen at first, Luke 6. 13. and when Judas was faln from his Apostleship, Matthias was substituted in his roome to make up the number:
There were no more chosen At First, Lycia 6. 13. and when Judas was fallen from his Apostleship, Matthias was substituted in his room to make up the number:
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yea though there was a superaddition of Paul and Barnabas, yet, in memory of the first election, they are still spoken of as twelve, long after that, in the Apocalypse.
yea though there was a superaddition of Paul and Barnabas, yet, in memory of the First election, they Are still spoken of as twelve, long After that, in the Apocalypse.
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I will not trouble you with discoursing of the twelve stones taken up out of the midst of Jordan, the twelve Spies sent out to search the land of Canaan, the twelve Oxen under the brazen Sea, the twelve Lyons that supported Solomons Throne, the twelve Officers appointed by him to provide for his houshold;
I will not trouble you with discoursing of the twelve stones taken up out of the midst of Jordan, the twelve Spies sent out to search the land of Canaan, the twelve Oxen under the brazen Sea, the twelve Lyons that supported Solomons Throne, the twelve Officers appointed by him to provide for his household;
Neither will I insist upon that notion which Hierom presumes to be unquestionable, and sets a nec dubium est upon, viz. that those twelve wells of water,
Neither will I insist upon that notion which Hieronymus Presumest to be unquestionable, and sets a nec Dubium est upon, viz. that those twelve wells of water,
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and twenty foure Elders sitting upon them, alludes both to the twelve Patriarks and the twelve Apostles, which put together make up those twenty foure, by whom the whole Church under both Testaments is represented.
and twenty foure Elders sitting upon them, alludes both to the twelve Patriarchs and the twelve Apostles, which put together make up those twenty foure, by whom the Whole Church under both Testaments is represented.
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heavenly men and earthly Angels, as Paul was styled by Chrysostom. They shine as lights in the world, acknowledging all the light they have to be derived from Christ,
heavenly men and earthly Angels, as Paul was styled by Chrysostom. They shine as lights in the world, acknowledging all the Light they have to be derived from christ,
Acts 20. 31. went from Jerusalem round about to Illyricum, preaching the Gospel, Rom. 15. 19. Succeeding Ministers have accordingly in their places acquainted themselves with continuall labours;
Acts 20. 31. went from Jerusalem round about to Illyricum, preaching the Gospel, Rom. 15. 19. Succeeding Ministers have accordingly in their places acquainted themselves with continual labours;
So it fares with painfull Ministers. One while their employment is instructing poor ignorant souls; then are they like Stars that shine in a cold Winter-night.
So it fares with painful Ministers. One while their employment is instructing poor ignorant Souls; then Are they like Stars that shine in a cold Winter-night.
then are they like those stars in their courses that fought against Sisera, Judg. 5. The most benigne Constellation is not more promising to the World,
then Are they like those Stars in their courses that fought against Sisera, Judges 5. The most benign Constellation is not more promising to the World,
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3 As the stars are said to differ one from another in glory, 1 Cor. 15. 45. So the Apostles excell'd other Ministers, in the universality of their commission, the immediatnesse of their call, the infallibility of their doctrine, together with many other priviledges.
3 As the Stars Are said to differ one from Another in glory, 1 Cor. 15. 45. So the Apostles excelled other Ministers, in the universality of their commission, the immediatnesse of their call, the infallibility of their Doctrine, together with many other privileges.
such as there is among Stars of the first, second, and third magnitude, Melancthon speaking of the Divines of his age, said, Pomeranus is a Grammarian, I a Logitian, Justus Jonas an Oratour,
such as there is among Stars of the First, second, and third magnitude, Melanchthon speaking of the Divines of his age, said, Pomeranian is a Grammarian, I a Logician, Justus Jonah an Orator,
Not being crowned with these twelve stars, but with the inventions and traditions of men, recommended by the Councell of Trent, as worthy to be received with the same affections and reverence, which are due to the Holy Scriptures.
Not being crowned with these twelve Stars, but with the Inventions and traditions of men, recommended by the Council of Trent, as worthy to be received with the same affections and Reverence, which Are due to the Holy Scriptures.
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although but too many, while they professe a being clothed with the Sun, give just occasion to renew a sad complaint made by one of the Fathers, viz. That the bloud of Christ when newly shed, did as it were boyle in beleevers hearts,
although but too many, while they profess a being clothed with the Sun, give just occasion to renew a sad complaint made by one of the Father's, viz. That the blood of christ when newly shed, did as it were boil in believers hearts,
the friendship whereof is enmity with God, Jam. 4. 4. Mundus in maligno positus, 1 John 5. 19. next after Satan, this present evill world is the great Malignant. Looke as the Moon,
the friendship whereof is enmity with God, Jam. 4. 4. World in maligno Positus, 1 John 5. 19. next After Satan, this present evil world is the great Malignant. Look as the Moon,
Deut. 32. 15. I spake to thee in thy prosperity, but then saidst I will not heare, Ier. 32. 21. why should Christians then be friends to that world, which is such an enemy both to their salvation, and to their Saviour?
Deuteronomy 32. 15. I spoke to thee in thy Prosperity, but then Said I will not hear, Jeremiah 32. 21. why should Christians then be Friends to that world, which is such an enemy both to their salvation, and to their Saviour?
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1. 20. an expression that argues affection to them (as when Jacob called the son whom he meant to love for his dying mothers sake, by the name of Benjamin, or the son of his right hand) nor only so,
1. 20. an expression that argues affection to them (as when Jacob called the son whom he meant to love for his dying mother's sake, by the name of Benjamin, or the son of his right hand) nor only so,
to the crushing of all those, that go about to crush his stars? Godly Ministers when they are slighted and injured most, may comfort themselves, by considering that it is the fate of stars to appear much lesse to the eyes of men, then indeed they are:
to the crushing of all those, that go about to crush his Stars? Godly Ministers when they Are slighted and injured most, may Comfort themselves, by considering that it is the fate of Stars to appear much less to the eyes of men, then indeed they Are:
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and that they, who during life are as Stars in Christs right hand, favoured and protected by him, shall after death be as stars at his right hand, glorified with him, according to that Dan. 12. 3. They that be wise (or they that be teachers) shall shine as the brightnesse of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousnesse,
and that they, who during life Are as Stars in Christ right hand, favoured and protected by him, shall After death be as Stars At his right hand, glorified with him, according to that Dan. 12. 3. They that be wise (or they that be Teachers) shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness,
Did I only say shee hath maintained the truth of Christ? may I not venture to assert that shee doth maintain it? If not, the next assertion must be that of the Lamentations, Chap. 5. 16, The crown is fallen from our heads, not unto us.
Did I only say she hath maintained the truth of christ? may I not venture to assert that she does maintain it? If not, the next assertion must be that of the Lamentations, Chap. 5. 16, The crown is fallen from our Heads, not unto us.
Doubtlesse the Confession of Faith, lately presented to the Honourable Houses by the Assembly of Divines (who have therein expressed the sense of many millions beside themselues) will abundantly manifest to the world, that this crown is not wholy fallen from Englands head:
Doubtless the Confessi of Faith, lately presented to the Honourable Houses by the Assembly of Divines (who have therein expressed the sense of many millions beside themselves) will abundantly manifest to the world, that this crown is not wholly fallen from Englands head:
yet I fear there is cause enough to acknowledge, that it doth not stand so fast on as heretofore, by reason of the many Opinionists, whose main employment is to shake it.
yet I Fear there is cause enough to acknowledge, that it does not stand so fast on as heretofore, by reason of the many Opinionists, whose main employment is to shake it.
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Verily whosoever bears a loyall heart to Jesus Christ, cannot but grieve to see the jewels of that crown, which he hath provided for his Churches head, pawned and sold, and embezled as they are:
Verily whosoever bears a loyal heart to jesus christ, cannot but grieve to see the Jewels of that crown, which he hath provided for his Churches head, pawned and sold, and embezzled as they Are:
I doubt not but within a while that would become applyable to England, which the Prophet speaks of Zion, Isa. 62. 3. Thou shalt also be a Crown of glory in the hand of the Lord,
I doubt not but within a while that would become appliable to England, which the Prophet speaks of Zion, Isaiah 62. 3. Thou shalt also be a Crown of glory in the hand of the Lord,
That in Psal. 119. 36. Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies, and not to covetousnesse, implies that an heart inclined to covetousnesse will never give the Oracles of God their due esteem.
That in Psalm 119. 36. Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies, and not to covetousness, Implies that an heart inclined to covetousness will never give the Oracles of God their due esteem.
Luther, who gloried in nothing more then the Gospel of Christ, and ventured all for it, is reported to have profest that he was never so much as tempted by Satan to that sin.
Luther, who gloried in nothing more then the Gospel of christ, and ventured all for it, is reported to have professed that he was never so much as tempted by Satan to that since.
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The Pope tryed to win him by money (which it seems was more rhen the Devill had done) but upon tryall made, the answer which his agents returned was, That the German beast cared not for gold. Hitherto of the first Verse.
The Pope tried to win him by money (which it seems was more rhen the devil had done) but upon trial made, the answer which his agents returned was, That the Germane beast cared not for gold. Hitherto of the First Verse.
Most of the phrases in this chapter seem to be allusions, either to the story of Israel, as related by Moses; or of Christ as reported by the Evangelists.
Most of the phrases in this chapter seem to be allusions, either to the story of Israel, as related by Moses; or of christ as reported by the Evangelists.
being watched by a Dragon ready to devoure her childe, to Herods lying in wait to murther Christ, the childs being caught up to God and his Throne, to our Saviours Ascention,
being watched by a Dragon ready to devour her child, to Herods lying in wait to murder christ, the child's being caught up to God and his Throne, to our Saviors Ascension,
for shee then had in her wombe all those converts that were brought forth to God in the severall Nations of the world, by the ministry of the first Evangelicall teachers, and of their immediate successours.
for she then had in her womb all those converts that were brought forth to God in the several nations of the world, by the Ministry of the First Evangelical Teachers, and of their immediate Successors.
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2 This being with child brought her in time unto her travell, which consisted partly in the pious endeavours of zealous Christians to bring in others to Christ, (it being a principle with such, that he walkes unanswerably to his new-birth, who doth not desire and labour to see others new-borne) whence it is that Augustin commends his mother Monica for putting her selfe to more trouble in being instrumentall to his regeneration,
2 This being with child brought her in time unto her travel, which consisted partly in the pious endeavours of zealous Christians to bring in Others to christ, (it being a principle with such, that he walks unanswerably to his New birth, who does not desire and labour to see Others newborn) whence it is that Augustin commends his mother Monica for putting her self to more trouble in being instrumental to his regeneration,
partly and especially, in the great and uncessant labours of her Apostles, Evangelists, & other Officers, to disperse the Gospel throughout the world for its conversion to the faith,
partly and especially, in the great and uncessant labours of her Apostles, Evangelists, & other Officers, to disperse the Gospel throughout the world for its conversion to the faith,
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3 Her travell was accompanyed with sore pains, which were increased by the opposition shee met withall from two sorts of men, Persecutors and Hereticks.
3 Her travel was accompanied with soar pains, which were increased by the opposition she met withal from two sorts of men, Persecutors and Heretics.
and said, Lord, thou art God, &c. Of a truth against thy holy child Jesus whom thou hast anoynted, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, which the Gentiles and the people of Israel were gathered together. And now, Lord, behold their threatnings, &c. 2 To men in her Apologies.
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Those of Paul in the Acts of the Apostles, those of Justin Martyr, Tertullian and others afterwards, what were they else but the cryes of this woman, travelling in birth,
Those of Paul in the Acts of the Apostles, those of Justin Martyr, Tertullian and Others afterwards, what were they Else but the cries of this woman, traveling in birth,
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when the Scepter was swayed by Edward the Sixth: that godly young Prince (as became the Bridegrooms friend) rejoycing greatly because of the Bridegrooms voice.
when the Sceptre was swayed by Edward the Sixth: that godly young Prince (as became the Bridegrooms friend) rejoicing greatly Because of the Bridegrooms voice.
The famous nine and thirty Articles of her Confession then framed, were an evident signe of her being with child, and that a thorow Reformation was then conceived, though but conceived.
The famous nine and thirty Articles of her Confessi then framed, were an evident Signen of her being with child, and that a thorough Reformation was then conceived, though but conceived.
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Many and fore were the breeding fits she conflicted with in Queene Mary's days, and such as gave occasion to fear that she would have miscarried. But God sent her ease from heaven under the succeeding Princes:
Many and before were the breeding fits she conflicted with in Queen Mary's days, and such as gave occasion to Fear that she would have miscarried. But God sent her ease from heaven under the succeeding Princes:
after this Parliament had sate awhile it was generally believed that shee was false into her travell. And, in the midst of all those sorrows which have befaln England since, her friends encouraged themselves with this hope, that the quicker and sharper her pains grew, the liker shee was to be speedily delivered of that man-child, which was by them so greedily expected.
After this Parliament had sat awhile it was generally believed that she was false into her travel. And, in the midst of all those sorrows which have befallen England since, her Friends encouraged themselves with this hope, that the quicker and sharper her pains grew, the liker she was to be speedily Delivered of that Manchild, which was by them so greedily expected.
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But, behold, as if all these had been but fore-runners of her labour, not bearing-throws, she continues still in pain: insomuch as they now begin to think shee has not gone her full time, and earnestly to desire shee may;
But, behold, as if all these had been but forerunners of her labour, not bearing-throws, she continues still in pain: insomuch as they now begin to think she has not gone her full time, and earnestly to desire she may;
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However, evident it is, not only that her pains are multiplyed, but that they are caused, partly by the malignity of her enemies, who have embroyled her in a bloudy Civill War,
However, evident it is, not only that her pains Are multiplied, but that they Are caused, partly by the malignity of her enemies, who have embroiled her in a bloody Civil War,
my heart makes a noyse in mee, I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, ô my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of War. Destruction upon destruction is cryed,
my heart makes a noise in me, I cannot hold my peace, Because thou hast herd, o my soul, the found of the trumpet, the alarm of War. Destruction upon destruction is cried,
who can think it strange, if (besides her crying to God, as in Is. 26. 17, 18. Like as a woman with child that draweth neere the time of her delivery is in pain,
who can think it strange, if (beside her crying to God, as in Is. 26. 17, 18. Like as a woman with child that draws near the time of her delivery is in pain,
if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger) shee make her speciall addresses to you, Honourable Senators, whom God hath now called to the Midwives office? No loving neighbour but would rise at midnight to help a poore woman in travell:
if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger) she make her special Addresses to you, Honourable Senators, whom God hath now called to the Midwives office? No loving neighbour but would rise At midnight to help a poor woman in travel:
what help is expected from you, who above all men are bound with all your might and skill to promote the birth of such a child, as may cause the woman to forget all her sorrows!
what help is expected from you, who above all men Are bound with all your might and skill to promote the birth of such a child, as may cause the woman to forget all her sorrows!
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if in pursuance of the allegory which my Text puts mee upon, I take liberty to suggest three or foure things by way of humble advice, before I conclude.
if in pursuance of the allegory which my Text puts me upon, I take liberty to suggest three or foure things by Way of humble Advice, before I conclude.
and that you will say to the party that separates in Doctrinal principles (for of them it is I now speake) by maintaining opinions that are destructive,
and that you will say to the party that separates in Doctrinal principles (for of them it is I now speak) by maintaining opinions that Are destructive,
Hitherto the damnable heresies and daring blasphemies, which have been vented every where, may be thought to stand on the private account of such as vent them:
Hitherto the damnable heresies and daring Blasphemies, which have been vented every where, may be Thought to stand on the private account of such as vent them:
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the one whereof was obstructing the wayes of liberall education, by putting down Schools of learning, that Christians being kept in ignorance might sooner be cheated of their faith,
the one whereof was obstructing the ways of liberal education, by putting down Schools of learning, that Christians being kept in ignorance might sooner be cheated of their faith,
If notwithstanding the pleasantness of situation, the water be naught and the ground barren, in either or both our Universities (as of old at Jericho, where there was a Schoole of the Prophets) make speedy provision of fitting salt;
If notwithstanding the pleasantness of situation, the water be nought and the ground barren, in either or both our Universities (as of old At Jericho, where there was a School of the prophets) make speedy provision of fitting salt;
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And as ye desire to answer the expectation of Christendom, yea, of Christ, and to fulfill the vows of God that are upon you, speedily raise up some bank against the inundation of blasphemies and heresies, which are like to overflow us.
And as you desire to answer the expectation of Christendom, yea, of christ, and to fulfil the vows of God that Are upon you, speedily raise up Some bank against the inundation of Blasphemies and heresies, which Are like to overflow us.
There may be some godly and peaceable persons, who yet cannot throughly close with every thing, which you perhaps may see a necessity of establishing, my next word of advice is, that toward such you would
There may be Some godly and peaceable Persons, who yet cannot thoroughly close with every thing, which you perhaps may see a necessity of establishing, my next word of Advice is, that towards such you would
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Now unto such as are indeed so qualified, although they may perhaps have gathered some peccant humours, there should be no churlish physick given. Lenitives may serve the turn;
Now unto such as Are indeed so qualified, although they may perhaps have gathered Some peccant humours, there should be no churlish physic given. Lenitives may serve the turn;
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I often think of that prayer, Rom. 15. 5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation, grant you to be likeminded one towards another according to Christ Jesus:
I often think of that prayer, Rom. 15. 5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation, grant you to be Likeminded one towards Another according to christ jesus:
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But so long as they are all obedient to the known commands of the Captain Generall of their salvation (as the Scripture styles Christ) this variety should not ingage them in the destruction of one another,
But so long as they Are all obedient to the known commands of the Captain General of their salvation (as the Scripture styles christ) this variety should not engage them in the destruction of one Another,
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Shee had born Joseph before, now the midwife puts her in hope of Benjamin. We have already through the unspeakable blessing of God upon your Counsels and Forces, obteined deliverance from a mighty adverse power, that would have ruined us.
She had born Joseph before, now the midwife puts her in hope of Benjamin. We have already through the unspeakable blessing of God upon your Counsels and Forces, obtained deliverance from a mighty adverse power, that would have ruined us.
what satisfaction would it give to heare you saying to England, Fear not, thou shalt have this son also? The Church (as I intimated before) is sayd to travell in the labour of those, her agents, that are called to employments of the greatest moment and difficulty;
what satisfaction would it give to hear you saying to England, fear not, thou shalt have this son also? The Church (as I intimated before) is said to travel in the labour of those, her agents, that Are called to employments of the greatest moment and difficulty;
Hezekiah was a great reformer, and it may be observed, that there is mention twice made of his speaking comfortably to certain persons, 2 Chron. 30. 22. Hezekiah spake comfortably to all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the Lord:
Hezekiah was a great reformer, and it may be observed, that there is mention twice made of his speaking comfortably to certain Persons, 2 Chronicles 30. 22. Hezekiah spoke comfortably to all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the Lord:
but by joynt endevours of Zerubbabel and Joshuah. It hath bin formerly sayd by one out of this Pulpit, that you have nothing at all to doe in reforming the Church;
but by joint endeavours of Zerubbabel and Joshua. It hath been formerly said by one out of this Pulpit, that you have nothing At all to do in reforming the Church;
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whose unanimous voyce to the Parliament of England, concerning extirpation of Heresies, and removall of abuses out of the Church, is that of She••aniah to Ezra, Arise, for THIS MATTER BELONGS TO THEE, we also will be with thee:
whose unanimous voice to the Parliament of England, Concerning extirpation of Heresies, and removal of Abuses out of the Church, is that of She••aniah to Ezra, Arise, for THIS MATTER BELONGS TO THEE, we also will be with thee:
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We live in an age wherein are many that doe evill with both hands earnestly, as the Prophet speaks, Micah 7. 3. There is therefore need that both our hands should be employed in doing good.
We live in an age wherein Are many that do evil with both hands earnestly, as the Prophet speaks, micah 7. 3. There is Therefore need that both our hands should be employed in doing good.
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Time was when things were at such a passe even with Jerusalem in a day of trouble, rebuke and blasphemy, that the children were come to the birth, but 〈 ◊ 〉 was no strength to bring forth, Isa. 37. 3. The case may pe•haps be ours at present,
Time was when things were At such a pass even with Jerusalem in a day of trouble, rebuke and blasphemy, that the children were come to the birth, but 〈 ◊ 〉 was no strength to bring forth, Isaiah 37. 3. The case may pe•haps be ours At present,
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who, upon that sad occasion, 〈 ◊ 〉 not only pray himselfe, vers: 15. but send to Isaiah, req••ring him to lift up a Prayer for the remnant that was 〈 ◊ 〉 vers.
who, upon that sad occasion, 〈 ◊ 〉 not only pray himself, vers: 15. but send to Isaiah, req••ring him to lift up a Prayer for the remnant that was 〈 ◊ 〉 vers.
Wherefore to add streng•• to our faith, and alacrity to our prayers, let us feed 〈 ◊ 〉 those interrogations, which have the force of a promise 〈 ◊ 〉 them, Isa. 66 9. Shall I bring to the birth,
Wherefore to add streng•• to our faith, and alacrity to our Prayers, let us feed 〈 ◊ 〉 those interrogations, which have the force of a promise 〈 ◊ 〉 them, Isaiah 66 9. Shall I bring to the birth,
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and not cause 〈 ◊ 〉 bring forth, sayth the Lord? I that cause to bring forth shall I shut the wombe sayth thy God? For my part when 〈 ◊ 〉 consider that Temple-worke hath been alwayes accomplished not by might or by power,
and not cause 〈 ◊ 〉 bring forth, say the Lord? I that cause to bring forth shall I shut the womb say thy God? For my part when 〈 ◊ 〉 Consider that Temple work hath been always accomplished not by might or by power,
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but by the spirit of the Lor• and call to minde how many mountains are already 〈 … 〉 before his Zerubbabels: I am filled with hopes, 〈 ◊ 〉 you the Worthies of our Israel, whose souls have 〈 ◊ 〉 all this while to bring forth a Reformation, shall 〈 ◊ 〉 day see the travell of your souls, & be fully satisfied:
but by the Spirit of the Lor• and call to mind how many Mountains Are already 〈 … 〉 before his Zerubbabels: I am filled with hope's, 〈 ◊ 〉 you the Worthies of our Israel, whose Souls have 〈 ◊ 〉 all this while to bring forth a Reformation, shall 〈 ◊ 〉 day see the travel of your Souls, & be Fully satisfied:
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〈 ◊ 〉 as Jesus Christ would not save his people by halves 〈 ◊ 〉 leave the worke of purchasing redemption for them 〈 ◊ 〉 had brought it to a Consummatum est, so he will not 〈 ◊ 〉 his Church by halves,
〈 ◊ 〉 as jesus christ would not save his people by halves 〈 ◊ 〉 leave the work of purchasing redemption for them 〈 ◊ 〉 had brought it to a Consummatum est, so he will not 〈 ◊ 〉 his Church by halves,
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H•s ego epulas semper optavi. Istae flammae mihi refrigeriura praestant. Nolite mihi beatam spem invidere. Quanto plus tormentorum accesserit, tanto plus referam praeminorum.
H•s ego Epulas semper optavi. Istae Flammae mihi refrigeriura praestant. Nolite mihi Beatific spem invidere. Quanto plus tormentorum accesserit, tanto plus referam praeminorum.
Certum est mihi hic agi de Ecclesia primogenita, &c. Alcasar in loc. Forbes. Paraeus. Mede. Typus est mulier, haec parturiens Ecclesiae Christi nascentis & adolescentis, qualis fuit ante ortum Antichristi primis 600 annis inde à Christi natalibus ad ortum usque bestiae, Riccard. in Apoc. p. 426.
Certum est mihi hic agi de Ecclesia Firstborn, etc. Alcasar in loc. Forbes. Pareus. Mede. Typhus est mulier, haec parturiens Ecclesiae Christ nascentis & adolescentis, qualis fuit ante Garden Antichrist Primis 600 Annis inde à Christ Nativity ad Garden usque Bestiae, Riccard. in Apocalypse p. 426.
Zanchy being himself stricken in yeers, & writing to S•urmius then a decrepit old man, hath these words. Tempus iam est, ut ad Christum & Coelum à terrâ properemus; scientes nos ibi propediem cum Domino suturos.
Zanchy being himself stricken in Years, & writing to S•urmius then a decrepit old man, hath these words. Tempus iam est, ut ad Christ & Coelum à terrâ properemus; Knowing nos There propediem cum Domino suturos.
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Seiat Celsitudo vestra, & nihil dubitet, longe aliter in coelo, quā Norimbergae de hoc negotio conclusum esse. Videbimus enim eos qui se iam putant Evangelium totum devorasse nondum Benedicite absolvisse Scult. Annal. Decad. 1. p. 106.
Seiat Celsitudo Vestra, & nihil dubitet, long aliter in coelo, quā Norimbergae de hoc negotio conclusum esse. Videbimus enim eos qui se iam Putant Evangelium totum devorasse Nondum Benedicite absolvisse Scult. Annal. Decad. 1. p. 106.
Subitò tanta de me suborta siducia, & insusa laetitia est, ut visus sim tanquam unus ex illis heatis esse. O si durasset! Iterum, iterumque visita me Domine salutari tuo. Bern. Serm. 23. in Cantic.
Subitò tanta de me suborta siducia, & insusa Laetitia est, ut visus sim tanquam Unus ex illis heatis esse. O si durasset! Iterum, iterumque visita me Domine Salutari tuo. Bern. Sermon 23. in Cantic.
Rom 13 13, 14. Induamus Christum, dixit, potius quam induamus temperantiam, &c. quia nisi Christum ipsius { que } iustitiam nobis imputatam per fidem primo loco arctissime amplectamur & retincamus, ut ex hoc son• evirtutem ad recte agendum hauriamus, iustitia nostra non superabit philosophorum aut Pharisaeorum iustitiam, &c. Dicson in loc.
Rom 13 13, 14. Induamus Christ, dixit, potius quam induamus temperantiam, etc. quia nisi Christ Himself { que } iustitiam nobis imputatam per fidem primo loco arctissime amplectamur & retincamus, ut ex hoc son• evirtutem ad recte agendum hauriamus, iustitia nostra non superabit philosophorum Or Pharisees iustitiam, etc. Dicson in loc.
Satis si non dic•ntur malum, &c. Hieron. in Ephes. 4. 28. Delicatus es Christiane, si & in seculo voluptatem concupiscis, 〈 … 〉 stultus, si hoc ex•st•m•• vn••••tatem, Tertul de spectac. c. p. 28.
Satis si non dic•ntur malum, etc. Hieron. in Ephesians 4. 28. Delicatus es Christian, si & in seculo voluptatem concupiscis, 〈 … 〉 stultus, si hoc ex•st•m•• vn••••tatem, Tertulian de Spectacle. c. p. 28.
〈 … 〉 est Grammaticus & verborum vim explanat; ego sum Logicus, monstro contextum rerum, & argumenta; Iustus Ionas esto Orator, copiose & ornate disserit, sed Lutherus est omnia in omnibus, est miraculum inter homines: quicquid dicit, quicquid scribit, id in animos penetrat, & ••irificos relinquit aculeos in cordibus hominum, Melch. Adam in vit. Germ. Theolog. p. 170.
〈 … 〉 est Grammaticus & verborum vim Explanat; ego sum Logicus, monstro contextum rerum, & Argumenta; Justus Ionas esto Orator, copious & ornate disserit, sed Lutherus est omnia in omnibus, est miraculum inter homines: quicquid dicit, quicquid Scribit, id in Animos penetrate, & ••irificos relinquit aculeos in cordibus hominum, Melch. Adam in vit. Germ. Theolog. p. 170.
Sane iucundissimum erat spectaculum, tres istos tantos in Ecclesia Dei viros, usque adeo in opere divino consentientes, eosque diversis donis florentes cernere & audire. Excellebat quadam animi magnitudine Farell•s, cuius vel audire absque tremore tonitrua, vel ardentissimas preces percipere nemo posset, quin in ipsum poene coelum subveheretur. Viretus fac•ndiae suavitate sic excellebat, ut auditores ab illius ore necessario penderent. Calvinus quo• sonabat verba tot gravissimus-sententiis auditoris mentem explebat, ut saepe mihi in mentem venerit, perfectum quodammodo videri-posse pastorem, qui ex tribus illis esset conflatus. Beza in vita Calvini.
Sane iucundissimum erat spectaculum, tres istos tantos in Ecclesia Dei viros, usque adeo in Opere divino consenting, eosque diversis donis florentes cernere & Audire. Excellebat Quadam animi Magnitude Farell•s, cuius vel Audire absque tremore tonitrua, vel ardentissimas preces percipere nemo posset, quin in ipsum poene coelum subveheretur. Virtus fac•ndiae suavitate sic excellebat, ut auditores ab Illius over Necessarily penderent. Calvinus quo• sonabat verba tot gravissimus-sententiis auditoris mentem explebat, ut saepe mihi in mentem venerit, perfectum quodammodo videri-posse Pastorem, qui ex tribus illis esset conflatus. Beza in vita Calvin.
Quam aliis arrideat hoc seculum nescio, mihi certe magnopere displicet, sic serveut partium studia, &c. malim ergo vel olitor esse, tranqui•litate Christiana fruens, ac Spiritus Evangeli•i simplicitate gaudens, quàm terqne quaterque maximus theologus huiusmodi disidiis involutus. Erasmus in Epist. praefix. libro cui titulus Ratio verae Theologiae.
Quam Others arrideat hoc seculum nescio, mihi certain Magnopere displicet, sic serveut partium Studia, etc. malim ergo vel olitor esse, tranqui•litate Christian fruens, ac Spiritus Evangeli•i Simplicity gaudens, quàm terqne quaterque Maximus Theologus huiusmodi disidiis involutus. Erasmus in Epistle prefix. libro cui titulus Ratio Verae Theologiae.
Ne Christianorum pueri Graecis disciplinis imbuerentur, aut Poetas Scriptores { que } eorum legerent, aut Scholas public. is frequentarant lege cavit. Ne linguis eorum, inquit, acumine perpolitis, facile disputationibus nostris resistere, & sacra quidem sua aedificare & amplificare, religionem autem nostram facile refellere queant. Niccphorus l. 10. cap. 25. Vide etiam Sozom. lib. 5. c. 17.
Ne Christians pueri Graecis disciplines imbuerentur, Or Poetas Scriptores { que } Their legerent, Or Schools public. is frequentarant lege cavit. Ne linguis Their, inquit, acumine perpolitis, facile disputationibus nostris resistere, & sacra quidem sua aedificare & amplificare, religionem autem nostram facile refellere queant. Nicephorus l. 10. cap. 25. Vide etiam Sozomen lib. 5. c. 17.
Dissedentes Christianorum-antistites cum plebe discissa in palatium in: romissos monebat, ut, civilibus discordiis consopitis, quisque nullo vetante religioni suae serviret intrepidus. Quod agebat ideo abstinatè, ut dissentiones augente licentia, non timeret unanim•ntem postea plehem: nullas infestas hominibus bestias, ut sunt sibi fera'es pl rique Christianorum, expertus. Ammianus Marcellinus l. 22. non procul ab initio.
Dissedentes Christianorum-antistites cum plebe discissa in Palatium in: romissos monebat, ut, civilibus discordiis consopitis, Quisque nullo vetante Religion suae serviret intrepidus. Quod agebat ideo abstinatè, ut dissentiones augente licentia, non timeret unanim•ntem postea plehem: nullas infestas hominibus Bestias, ut sunt sibi fera'es Pl rique Christians, Expertus. Ammianus Marcellinus l. 22. non procul ab initio.
