SERMON I. Heb. 13. 20, 21. Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the bloud of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wel-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ:
SERMON I Hebrew 13. 20, 21. Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ:
IT would give light to these words, if you consider the scope and design of the Apostle in this Epistle to the Hebrews, the sum of which is, He writes to them, that he might animate their spirits against Apostacy from the Doctrine of the Gospel;
IT would give Light to these words, if you Consider the scope and Design of the Apostle in this Epistle to the Hebrews, the sum of which is, He writes to them, that he might animate their spirits against Apostasy from the Doctrine of the Gospel;
and exprest the greatest rancour against those, who left Moses to follow Christ. This is the Reason why the Apostle lays down so many preservatives against their revolting from Religion;
and expressed the greatest rancour against those, who left Moses to follow christ. This is the Reason why the Apostle lays down so many preservatives against their revolting from Religion;
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You have already tasted the first-fruits of affliction, vers. 34. You took joyfully the spoyling of your goods, knowing in your selves, that you have in Heaven a better, and an enduring substance.
You have already tasted the Firstfruits of affliction, vers. 34. You took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in your selves, that you have in Heaven a better, and an enduring substance.
When they came to the Stake, they would not so much as shed a tear to quench those flames, wherein they should ascend to God as in a fiery Chariot, You took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in your selves, that you have a better and an enduring substance.
When they Come to the Stake, they would not so much as shed a tear to quench those flames, wherein they should ascend to God as in a fiery Chariot, You took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in your selves, that you have a better and an enduring substance.
and partly he fortifies them against Back-sliding, by those terrible judgments which he threatned against Revolters, as you may read, chap. 6, & 7. (2) As they were liable to this Apostacy upon the account of Persecution, so upon the account of the unsettledness and instability of their own spirits.
and partly he fortifies them against Backsliding, by those terrible Judgments which he threatened against Revolters, as you may read, chap. 6, & 7. (2) As they were liable to this Apostasy upon the account of Persecution, so upon the account of the unsettledness and instability of their own spirits.
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The Description of God, that he amplifies by these two things: (1) From the Attributes and Qualities of God, (if I may so express it) Now (saith he) the God of peace. (2) From the effects of his power and love, That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepheard of the Sheep.
The Description of God, that he amplifies by these two things: (1) From the Attributes and Qualities of God, (if I may so express it) Now (Says he) the God of peace. (2) From the effects of his power and love, That brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep.
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(Now the God of peace) The Title that is used in the Old Testament frequently is this, [ The Lord of Hosts ] but in the New he is called, The God of peace. There were darker representations of the mercy and love of God then, the more ful discoveries of his grace were reserved til the coming of Christ:
(Now the God of peace) The Title that is used in the Old Testament frequently is this, [ The Lord of Hosts ] but in the New he is called, The God of peace. There were Darker representations of the mercy and love of God then, the more full discoveries of his grace were reserved till the coming of christ:
Their discoveries under the Old Testament were but as the Day-star, which usher'd in the Sun of Righteousness. Now this Title of the God of peace imparts two things. (1) That he is the Author of peace, and works it. (2) That he loves and delights in peace.
Their discoveries under the Old Testament were but as the Daystar, which ushered in the Sun of Righteousness. Now this Title of the God of peace imparts two things. (1) That he is the Author of peace, and works it. (2) That he loves and delights in peace.
and that which descends from him. (1) Peace in Nature is the harmony that is between all the parts of the world, the union that is between the dis-agreeing Elements, this is from God;
and that which descends from him. (1) Peace in Nature is the harmony that is between all the parts of the world, the Union that is between the disagreeing Elements, this is from God;
for without him, the whole Creation would presently disband, and return to its first Chaos of confusion. (2) Civil Peace, which is among the Societies of men;
for without him, the Whole Creation would presently disband, and return to its First Chaos of confusion. (2) Civil Peace, which is among the Societies of men;
Or (3) If you consider that Rational Peace, which is in the spirits of men, i. e. when the understanding exercises a coercion and restraint over our licentious appetites,
Or (3) If you Consider that Rational Peace, which is in the spirits of men, i. e. when the understanding exercises a coercion and restraint over our licentious appetites,
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only he that can condemn is able to speak a pardon, so, it is that God that is our Judge, provoked and incensed by us, he that hath a judicial power to cast body and soul into hell-fire, is alone able to speak peace,
only he that can condemn is able to speak a pardon, so, it is that God that is our Judge, provoked and incensed by us, he that hath a judicial power to cast body and soul into hell-fire, is alone able to speak peace,
it is just with such a person as it is with a Malefactor, who stands condemned at the Bar, he cannot receive encouragement from any of his Spectators, til the Judge speak peace to him:
it is just with such a person as it is with a Malefactor, who Stands condemned At the Bar, he cannot receive encouragement from any of his Spectators, till the Judge speak peace to him:
There is nothing harder in the world, than to calm and quiet a disturbed conscience, it must be the same power that makes light to spring out of darkness, that must cause a cheerful serenity in a dark and disconsolate soul.
There is nothing harder in the world, than to Cam and quiet a disturbed conscience, it must be the same power that makes Light to spring out of darkness, that must cause a cheerful serenity in a dark and disconsolate soul.
for the most amongst us cheat themselves with presumption, instead of peace with God, and security instead of peace with conscience: but that peace which is solid and true can only be revealed by God himself.
for the most among us cheat themselves with presumption, instead of peace with God, and security instead of peace with conscience: but that peace which is solid and true can only be revealed by God himself.
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We have an instance of this in David, (Psal. 51) although Nathan had told him from God, Thy sin is pardoned; yet notwithstanding he saith, Make thou me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoyce.
We have an instance of this in David, (Psalm 51) although Nathan had told him from God, Thy since is pardoned; yet notwithstanding he Says, Make thou me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
There is so much infidelity in the soul of a man, that when he comes to take a view of his sins in all their bloudy aggravations, only the Spirit of God himself is able to allay the terrors of the conscience:
There is so much infidelity in the soul of a man, that when he comes to take a view of his Sins in all their bloody aggravations, only the Spirit of God himself is able to allay the terrors of the conscience:
This is that which is so pleasing to him, that he adopts those into the line of Heaven who are Peace-makers, for they shall be called the Children of God, Mat. 5. 6. This characterizes persons to be his children, to be ally'd to him.
This is that which is so pleasing to him, that he adopts those into the line of Heaven who Are Peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God, Mathew 5. 6. This characterizes Persons to be his children, to be allied to him.
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Nothing attracts his eye and heart, but his own similitude and resemblance; and therefore, where he sees peaceable dispositions, this is that which indears the soul to him,
Nothing attracts his eye and heart, but his own similitude and resemblance; and Therefore, where he sees peaceable dispositions, this is that which endears the soul to him,
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when God appeared to Eliah, he did not appear in the Storm, nor in the Fire, but in the small still voice, and when Elisha was transported with anger, he was fain to allay that passion by Musick, that so he might be prepared for the holy motions of the Spirit;
when God appeared to Elijah, he did not appear in the Storm, nor in the Fire, but in the small still voice, and when Elisha was transported with anger, he was fain to allay that passion by Music, that so he might be prepared for the holy motions of the Spirit;
Now, the reason why this Title is given to God is upon a double account, partly with respect to the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, which made peace between God and us;
Now, the reason why this Title is given to God is upon a double account, partly with respect to the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, which made peace between God and us;
You shall read therefore, when Christ came into the world, 'tis said (Luke 2. 14.) that the heavenly Host appeared and sang, Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, &c. Since the Fall, God and man are enemies, there is a reciprocal enmity between God and Man, God hates the Creature as it is unholy,
You shall read Therefore, when christ Come into the world, it's said (Lycia 2. 14.) that the heavenly Host appeared and sang, Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, etc. Since the Fallen, God and man Are enemies, there is a reciprocal enmity between God and Man, God hates the Creature as it is unholy,
He it is that hath reconciled us to God by the power of his Spirit, in changing and renewing our natures and creating in us those dispositions which are like to God;
He it is that hath reconciled us to God by the power of his Spirit, in changing and renewing our nature's and creating in us those dispositions which Are like to God;
so with respect to the Covenant which is made between God and us (through the bloud of the everlasting Covenant) There are three sorts of Covenants amongst men, some are Covenants of Friendship and Amity, some are Covenants of Trade and Commerce, and some are Covenants of Assistance and Help. Mow all these qualifications meet in this Covenant, which is made between God and Believers:
so with respect to the Covenant which is made between God and us (through the blood of the everlasting Covenant) There Are three sorts of Covenants among men, Some Are Covenants of Friendship and Amity, Some Are Covenants of Trade and Commerce, and Some Are Covenants of Assistance and Help. Mow all these qualifications meet in this Covenant, which is made between God and Believers:
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he promises to enable us to discharge the conditions of Faith and Repentance. Now upon this account, of that Covenant which is founded in the blood of Christ, he is the God of peace to his people.
he promises to enable us to discharge the conditions of Faith and Repentance. Now upon this account, of that Covenant which is founded in the blood of christ, he is the God of peace to his people.
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[ 1 Vse ] Is by way of Conviction. This may discover to us how distant their temper is from God, who are enemies to peace: We unman our selves, we unchristian our selves,
[ 1 Use ] Is by Way of Conviction. This may discover to us how distant their temper is from God, who Are enemies to peace: We unman our selves, we unchristian our selves,
And certainly, there is no more doleful consideration in the world than this, That Man, whom God made a sociable creature, who hath all the engagments and endearments laid upon him, which may cause him to live in peace and gentleness towards those who are of the same nature with him,
And Certainly, there is no more doleful consideration in the world than this, That Man, whom God made a sociable creature, who hath all the engagements and endearments laid upon him, which may cause him to live in peace and gentleness towards those who Are of the same nature with him,
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Man comes into the world naked, and altogether unarmed, as if he were designed for the Picture of peace; but could you look into the hearts of men, you would find there such tumults, divisions, such seeds of enmity against their fellow-creatures, that Tigres and Lions are calm and peaceable in comparison of them.
Man comes into the world naked, and altogether unarmed, as if he were designed for the Picture of peace; but could you look into the hearts of men, you would find there such tumults, divisions, such seeds of enmity against their fellow-creatures, that Tigers and Lions Are Cam and peaceable in comparison of them.
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as rubbish under the foundation, that nevertheless the great work of many persons should be, only to revive those former animosities, to make those exasperations fresh and keen upon their own spirits:
as rubbish under the Foundation, that nevertheless the great work of many Persons should be, only to revive those former animosities, to make those exasperations fresh and keen upon their own spirits:
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but is this to imitate the God of Peace? These, to promote divisions and disturbances amongst us, cloath their enemies with the Livery of shame and reproach, that so they may be baited by their fury;
but is this to imitate the God of Peace? These, to promote divisions and disturbances among us, cloth their enemies with the Livery of shame and reproach, that so they may be baited by their fury;
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that make it their design to represent that party, which they think is dissonant from them, with the most odious appearances, (you know this is the old Art) and those showers of calumnies which are in the world, they usually precede the storm of persecution. The devil was first a Liar, and then a Murtherer; and those who are of his seed, they follow his Art. In the primitive times, all the Persecutions of the Heathens arose from the reproaches of Christians; so it is now.
that make it their Design to represent that party, which they think is dissonant from them, with the most odious appearances, (you know this is the old Art) and those showers of calumnies which Are in the world, they usually precede the storm of persecution. The Devil was First a Liar, and then a Murderer; and those who Are of his seed, they follow his Art. In the primitive times, all the Persecutions of the heathens arose from the Reproaches of Christians; so it is now.
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(2) If only peace come from God, you may from hence take a trial of that peace that is within you, (for hitherto I have been only discoursing of Civil peace) whether it be the effect of this God of peace. I know nothing more common in the world than presumption; there is a false peace, which doth not arise from the knowledge of a mans happiness, but from the ignorance of his misery: Peace, which is only like a Torch to shine in the night,
(2) If only peace come from God, you may from hence take a trial of that peace that is within you, (for hitherto I have been only discoursing of Civil peace) whither it be the Effect of this God of peace. I know nothing more Common in the world than presumption; there is a false peace, which does not arise from the knowledge of a men happiness, but from the ignorance of his misery: Peace, which is only like a Torch to shine in the night,
so is the false peace men cherish in their bosom, meerly upon this account, because they do not bring their souls to the light of the Word, they never had it from this God of peace; because,
so is the false peace men cherish in their bosom, merely upon this account, Because they do not bring their Souls to the Light of the Word, they never had it from this God of peace; Because,
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For, as friendship among men is cherished and preserved by visits and conversations, so, our peace with God is preserved by those visits we make to Heaven in prayer.
For, as friendship among men is cherished and preserved by visits and conversations, so, our peace with God is preserved by those visits we make to Heaven in prayer.
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for God's Covenant with us in Offensive and Defensive, and therefore it is impossible any person should have true and solid peace, that waking tranquility of soul, which is the reward of holiness and obedience, that entertains sin;
for God's Covenant with us in Offensive and Defensive, and Therefore it is impossible any person should have true and solid peace, that waking tranquillity of soul, which is the reward of holiness and Obedience, that entertains since;
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Therefore bring your selves to this trial, whether or no doth that peace which now you please your selves in, cause in you an eternal hatred of sin? doth it set you at a distance from your most beloved lusts? Then it is that peace that springs from God.
Therefore bring your selves to this trial, whither or no does that peace which now you please your selves in, cause in you an Eternal hatred of since? does it Set you At a distance from your most Beloved Lustiest? Then it is that peace that springs from God.
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thou maist be quiet within, and yet have war with God, because, as in the world, there may be a Truce, when there is no Peace, the War may still continue,
thou Mayest be quiet within, and yet have war with God, Because, as in the world, there may be a Truce, when there is no Peace, the War may still continue,
Let me press you all to follow peace, it is a duty which the Gospel enjoyns with the greatest vehemency, with the greatest force of words and expressions.
Let me press you all to follow peace, it is a duty which the Gospel enjoins with the greatest vehemency, with the greatest force of words and expressions.
The Apostle, when he is to seal up his affection to them, he doth it with that prayer, (2 Thess. 3. 16) Now the God of peace himself give you peace always, by all means: What strange expressions!
The Apostle, when he is to seal up his affection to them, he does it with that prayer, (2 Thess 3. 16) Now the God of peace himself give you peace always, by all means: What strange expressions!
Peace is so excellent a blessing, and there is such an abhorrency in our corrupt nature to it, that it is only the Lord himself that is able to effect it:
Peace is so excellent a blessing, and there is such an abhorrency in our corrupt nature to it, that it is only the Lord himself that is able to Effect it:
What is too hard for the God of peace to effect? Is not God of infinite power, of infinite love? then it should quicken us to pursue peace. (1) By prayer to him,
What is too hard for the God of peace to Effect? Is not God of infinite power, of infinite love? then it should quicken us to pursue peace. (1) By prayer to him,
certainly that God that was able to bring Order into the World, when it was a meer lump and mass of Confusion, is able to bring peace and to unite our spirits.
Certainly that God that was able to bring Order into the World, when it was a mere lump and mass of Confusion, is able to bring peace and to unite our spirits.
and that by a few Fishermen. The Providences of God are like those plated Pictures if you look one way upon them, there is the appearance of a Serpent;
and that by a few Fishermen. The Providences of God Are like those plated Pictures if you look one Way upon them, there is the appearance of a Serpent;
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How far distant is it from the counsel af the Apostle, Rom. 14. 10. where he speaks concerning their lesser differences, One values one day above another, another esteems every day alike, what's his counsel? he speaks as a person that was fill'd with bowels and compassion:
How Far distant is it from the counsel of the Apostle, Rom. 14. 10. where he speaks Concerning their lesser differences, One value's one day above Another, Another esteems every day alike, what's his counsel? he speaks as a person that was filled with bowels and compassion:
Why may there not be some differences in judgment, without division in affection; for it is as impossible that all judgments should be of the same extent,
Why may there not be Some differences in judgement, without division in affection; for it is as impossible that all Judgments should be of the same extent,
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Therefore I beseech you, let what hath been spoken quicken you in your prayers to God, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, (that's the least effect of our love and desires after peace) and by all endeavours to labour to bring back peace to us, that we may see that Prophesie fulfilled in our time, that the Lord shall be one,
Therefore I beseech you, let what hath been spoken quicken you in your Prayers to God, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, (that's the least Effect of our love and Desires After peace) and by all endeavours to labour to bring back peace to us, that we may see that Prophesy fulfilled in our time, that the Lord shall be one,
SERMON II. Heb. 13. 20, 21. Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the bloud of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wel-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ:
SERMON II Hebrew 13. 20, 21. Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ:
THe Apostle describes God by the effects of his power and love, [ That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus ] The Resurrection of Christ from the dead is one of the most transcendent testimonies of God's love and power towards us.
THe Apostle describes God by the effects of his power and love, [ That brought again from the dead our Lord jesus ] The Resurrection of christ from the dead is one of the most transcendent testimonies of God's love and power towards us.
Christ, when he died, he looked upon God as an Enemy, as a Judge, and as those Colours which we see conveyed to us are answerable to the Medium through which we see them;
christ, when he died, he looked upon God as an Enemy, as a Judge, and as those Colours which we see conveyed to us Are answerable to the Medium through which we see them;
for he died as our Surety, he was arrested for our debt, he was cast into the Grave as into a Prison: But by his Resurrection he was redeemed from Prison and Judgment.
for he died as our Surety, he was arrested for our debt, he was cast into the Grave as into a Prison: But by his Resurrection he was redeemed from Prison and Judgement.
And therefore you shall find, when Christ was risen, he salutes his Disciples with this, Peace be unto you, (Luk. 24. 31.) There was the dawning of peace at the Incarnation of Christ,
And Therefore you shall find, when christ was risen, he salutes his Disciples with this, Peace be unto you, (Luk. 24. 31.) There was the dawning of peace At the Incarnation of christ,
for then the Angels sung, Peace upon earth; but the compleat Sun-shine of peace was at his Resurrection, when he had made full and compleat satisfaction to God's Justice;
for then the Angels sung, Peace upon earth; but the complete Sunshine of peace was At his Resurrection, when he had made full and complete satisfaction to God's justice;
but here 'tis attributed to God: And therefore, when the Scripture would speak with the greatest magnificence of the Power of God, it expresses it thus, That Power which raised Jesus Christ from the dead.
but Here it's attributed to God: And Therefore, when the Scripture would speak with the greatest magnificence of the Power of God, it Expresses it thus, That Power which raised jesus christ from the dead.
When Christ wrought deliverance for the lost world, (all those who were committed to his charge) This could be no less than the work of an Infinite Power.
When christ wrought deliverance for the lost world, (all those who were committed to his charge) This could be no less than the work of an Infinite Power.
the reason was this, Because the Resurrection of Christ was a solemn Proclamation to the world, that Christ was the Son of God; 'tis true, this Title was given him immediately upon his Conception,
the reason was this, Because the Resurrection of christ was a solemn Proclamation to the world, that christ was the Son of God; it's true, this Title was given him immediately upon his Conception,
for before, Christ was a Prince in disguise, the beams of his Divinity was abated by the vail of his Humanity; but then he was declared by power to be the Son of God. It follows.
for before, christ was a Prince in disguise, the beams of his Divinity was abated by the Vail of his Humanity; but then he was declared by power to be the Son of God. It follows.
First, This Title, [ The great Shepheard ] 'Tis a wonderful condescention in Christ, that he will take upon him the Title of a Shepheard, that which rather expresses Love and Care, than Power and Dominion; yet he is pleased to assume this Title to express his affection to us.
First, This Title, [ The great Shepherd ] It's a wondered condescension in christ, that he will take upon him the Title of a Shepherd, that which rather Expresses Love and Care, than Power and Dominion; yet he is pleased to assume this Title to express his affection to us.
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(1) He is great in the Dignity of his Person; for he that is Lord of Angels, is become the Shepheard of the sheep; and the humiliation of his Person in this respect, is the exaltation of his Office: It is looked upon in the world as a mean and low employment, to have the care and inspection of a Flock;
(1) He is great in the Dignity of his Person; for he that is Lord of Angels, is become the Shepherd of the sheep; and the humiliation of his Person in this respect, is the exaltation of his Office: It is looked upon in the world as a mean and low employment, to have the care and inspection of a Flock;
He is our Shepheard, and hath a Title to his Flock upon a double account: (1) They are committed to him as his Charge and custody, ( Joh. 6. 37, &c. ) All the Elect of the World were given by God the Father to Christ, not by way of Alienation, but by way of Opigneration, as so many pledges which he was to bring to grace and glory;
He is our Shepherd, and hath a Title to his Flock upon a double account: (1) They Are committed to him as his Charge and custody, (John 6. 37, etc.) All the Elect of the World were given by God the Father to christ, not by Way of Alienation, but by Way of Opigneration, as so many pledges which he was to bring to grace and glory;
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and this Charge he doth most fully execute, for there is none missing of those committed to him. (2) They are given to him by way of Reward and Recompence,
and this Charge he does most Fully execute, for there is none missing of those committed to him. (2) They Are given to him by Way of Reward and Recompense,
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and he thinks himself exceedingly recompenced for all his Pains on the Cross, Agonies in the Garden, Temptations in the Wilderness, &c. if souls will submit to his care.
and he thinks himself exceedingly recompensed for all his Pains on the Cross, Agonies in the Garden, Temptations in the Wilderness, etc. if Souls will submit to his care.
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(3) If you consider the extent of his care and affection, for all the Saints of the world, those who are dispersed in all places, in all Ages, they are all his Flock;
(3) If you Consider the extent of his care and affection, for all the Saints of the world, those who Are dispersed in all places, in all Ages, they Are all his Flock;
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As Christ is the only Catholick King, so he is the only Universal Bishop; for all other shepheards have but particular portions of his Flock committed to their charge;
As christ is the only Catholic King, so he is the only Universal Bishop; for all other shepherds have but particular portions of his Flock committed to their charge;
(1) Take notice of his affection and love to us, and that is the wonder of heaven and earth, Christ laid down his life for his sheep, (Joh 10. 11.) This is strange, that Christ should be a sheep for the slaughter, that he might become our Shepheard;
(1) Take notice of his affection and love to us, and that is the wonder of heaven and earth, christ laid down his life for his sheep, (John 10. 11.) This is strange, that christ should be a sheep for the slaughter, that he might become our Shepherd;
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We read of the High-Priest, that he carried the names of the Tribes upon his Breast-plate, the Lord Christ carries the names of all his sheep in his Heart; therefore, Rev. 13. speaking concerning the Saints, all that dwel upon earth, whose names are writ in the book of life.
We read of the High-Priest, that he carried the names of the Tribes upon his Breastplate, the Lord christ carries the names of all his sheep in his Heart; Therefore, Rev. 13. speaking Concerning the Saints, all that dwell upon earth, whose names Are writ in the book of life.
You know sheep are either liable to rage, or erring and wandring; Christ's diligence is such, that he protects them from the rage of Satan, reduces them from all their wandring,
You know sheep Are either liable to rage, or erring and wandering; Christ's diligence is such, that he protects them from the rage of Satan, reduces them from all their wandering,
(3) In making proportionable all tbeir services and sufferings to those degrees of strength which he gives to them, Isa. 40. 11. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, he shall gather the lambs with his arms,
(3) In making proportionable all tbeir services and sufferings to those Degrees of strength which he gives to them, Isaiah 40. 11. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, he shall gather the Lambs with his arms,
and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Christ alwaies makes a proportion between the services, sufferings and strength he cals them to.
and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently led those that Are with young. christ always makes a proportion between the services, sufferings and strength he calls them to.
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He hath provided for them the most ample & most satisfying nourishment, the Ordinances of the Gospel, the Word, the Promises, which are the Breasts of Consolation;
He hath provided for them the most ample & most satisfying nourishment, the Ordinances of the Gospel, the Word, the Promises, which Are the Breasts of Consolation;
That life that is encompassed with so many enemies, and liable to so many weaknesses, the Lord Jesus will bring forth judgment to victory, and will make them to be powerful over spiritual and eternal enemies. The sum is this:
That life that is encompassed with so many enemies, and liable to so many Weaknesses, the Lord jesus will bring forth judgement to victory, and will make them to be powerful over spiritual and Eternal enemies. The sum is this:
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The Lord Christ is so perfect a Shepheard, so complete, as to all the qualifications of that office, that the Prophet David breaks forth into exultation, ( Psal. 23.) The Lord is my Shepheard, &c. and then afterwards expresses all those provisions which are made for him by God as a Shepheard, He makes me to lie down in green Pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters.
The Lord christ is so perfect a Shepherd, so complete, as to all the qualifications of that office, that the Prophet David breaks forth into exultation, (Psalm 23.) The Lord is my Shepherd, etc. and then afterwards Expresses all those provisions which Are made for him by God as a Shepherd, He makes me to lie down in green Pastures, he leads me beside the still waters.
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and therein 〈 … 〉 to Christ, who hath propounded himself 〈 … 〉 pattern, Learn of me, for I am meek and 〈 ◊ 〉 both these qualities are exprest by the Proph〈 … 〉) where speaking concerning the times of the 〈 ◊ 〉 saith, The Lamb shall lie down with the Wolf, 〈 ◊ 〉, where the Prophet expresses their safety, there he expresses their innocency and meekness. This is the reason why the Prophet saith, For thy sake we are killed all the day long, we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter:
and therein 〈 … 〉 to christ, who hath propounded himself 〈 … 〉 pattern, Learn of me, for I am meek and 〈 ◊ 〉 both these qualities Are expressed by the Proph〈 … 〉) where speaking Concerning the times of the 〈 ◊ 〉 Says, The Lamb shall lie down with the Wolf, 〈 ◊ 〉, where the Prophet Expresses their safety, there he Expresses their innocency and meekness. This is the reason why the Prophet Says, For thy sake we Are killed all the day long, we Are accounted as sheep for the slaughter:
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And the people of God, however they are exposed to the contempts and injuries of the world, they are the most profitable, for, were it not for them, the whole frame of Nature would fall into pieces, the Stars would fall like leaves in Autumn,
And the people of God, however they Are exposed to the contempts and injuries of the world, they Are the most profitable, for, were it not for them, the Whole frame of Nature would fallen into Pieces, the Stars would fallen like leaves in Autumn,
Therefore David saith, I have gone astray like a lost sheep, seek thy servant, Psal. 119. 176. This shall suffice to make the Parallel & Resemblance of the people of God & sheep.
Therefore David Says, I have gone astray like a lost sheep, seek thy servant, Psalm 119. 176. This shall suffice to make the Parallel & Resemblance of the people of God & sheep.
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All the Offices of Christ express Gods love to us, for he feeds us as a Prophet, died for us as a Priest, governs and defends us as he is King; and all these meet together in this Title, feeding of us, dying for us, defending of us;
All the Offices of christ express God's love to us, for he feeds us as a Prophet, died for us as a Priest, governs and defends us as he is King; and all these meet together in this Title, feeding of us, dying for us, defending of us;
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For you must remember, our original peace with God was broken, that peace we have with him now is called Reconciliation; it is as a broken bone, which,
For you must Remember, our original peace with God was broken, that peace we have with him now is called Reconciliation; it is as a broken bone, which,
And as our peace was founded in his Blood, so it is conserv'd by his Intercession; he appears in the Court of Heaven as our Embassador, to make up all those differences which fall out between God and us:
And as our peace was founded in his Blood, so it is conserved by his Intercession; he appears in the Court of Heaven as our Ambassador, to make up all those differences which fallen out between God and us:
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but th•• Covenant which secures to us the reward of th•• 〈 ◊ 〉, did not secure to us the Condition that was perfect obedience: And in reference to this Old Covenant, sometimes the Gospel is called a New Covenant, sometimes a Better Covenant, because it supplies all weakness in the first Covenant;
but th•• Covenant which secures to us the reward of th•• 〈 ◊ 〉, did not secure to us the Condition that was perfect Obedience: And in Referente to this Old Covenant, sometime the Gospel is called a New Covenant, sometime a Better Covenant, Because it supplies all weakness in the First Covenant;
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and therefore God contrived another Covenant for us, a Covenant in the Gospel, that was made with us in Christ, and this is called an Everlasting Covenant, because it remains for ever, the tenor of it shall not be chang'd;
and Therefore God contrived Another Covenant for us, a Covenant in the Gospel, that was made with us in christ, and this is called an Everlasting Covenant, Because it remains for ever, the tenor of it shall not be changed;
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and gives them a title to everlasting life; for this Covenant which now God hath made with us, it not only secures the Reward, but the Conditions to which the reward is made;
and gives them a title to everlasting life; for this Covenant which now God hath made with us, it not only secures the Reward, but the Conditions to which the reward is made;
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I have now gone over the Title, and that in order to the Prayer, which follows, [ Make you perfect to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, ] the general sum of it is this, That God of peace, who is reconciled to us in his Son,
I have now gone over the Title, and that in order to the Prayer, which follows, [ Make you perfect to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, ] the general sum of it is this, That God of peace, who is reconciled to us in his Son,
not on•• to free us from damnation, but from the dominati•• of sin: And therefore you shall find these two 〈 ◊ 〉 joyned together, (Tit. 2. 14.) Who gave himself 〈 ◊ 〉 us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, an• purifie unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of 〈 ◊ 〉 works.
not on•• to free us from damnation, but from the dominati•• of since: And Therefore you shall find these two 〈 ◊ 〉 joined together, (Tit. 2. 14.) Who gave himself 〈 ◊ 〉 us, that he might Redeem us from all iniquity, an• purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of 〈 ◊ 〉 works.
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And this 〈 ◊ 〉 the reason why the Apostle prefaces this, Now 〈 ◊ 〉 God of peace, &c. I know you expect I should say something, as 〈 ◊ 〉 my non-conformity.
And this 〈 ◊ 〉 the reason why the Apostle prefaces this, Now 〈 ◊ 〉 God of peace, etc. I know you expect I should say something, as 〈 ◊ 〉 my nonconformity.
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And if after the best means used for my Illumination as prayer to God, discourse, study, I am not able 〈 ◊ 〉 be satisfi'd concerning the lawfulness of what is 〈 ◊ 〉 if it be my unhappiness to be in an erro• surely Men will have no reason to be angry with 〈 ◊ 〉 in this world.
And if After the best means used for my Illumination as prayer to God, discourse, study, I am not able 〈 ◊ 〉 be satisfied Concerning the lawfulness of what is 〈 ◊ 〉 if it be my unhappiness to be in an erro• surely Men will have no reason to be angry with 〈 ◊ 〉 in this world.
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