A sermon ad clerum at the visitation of the deane and chapter there, holden the 19th day of November, anno Dom. 1662 : by the Most Reverend Father in God Acceptus, by Divine Providence Lord Arch-Bishop of York his Grace, Primate of England and Metropolitan / preacht by Thomas Bradley ...
IN the precedent Chapter, we have the Description of a wonderfull Person, One like unto the Son of Man, walking in the midst of seven Golden Candlesticks, clothed with a garment down to the foot,
IN the precedent Chapter, we have the Description of a wonderful Person, One like unto the Son of Man, walking in the midst of seven Golden Candlesticks, clothed with a garment down to the foot,
In these two Chapters, the second and the third, are contained seven Epistles, written from him to the seven famous Churches of Asia: To every Epistle there is prefixt a severall Preface;
In these two Chapters, the second and the third, Are contained seven Epistles, written from him to the seven famous Churches of Asia: To every Epistle there is prefixed a several Preface;
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The Preface to this first Epistle, is taken out of those parts of this description which are found, verses 13. and 16. Verse the 13. I saw one like unto the Sonne of Man in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks: And in the 16. ver.
The Preface to this First Epistle, is taken out of those parts of this description which Are found, Verses 13. and 16. Verse the 13. I saw one like unto the Son of Man in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks: And in the 16. ver.
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The Preface of the Epistle to the second Church, the Church of Smyrna, is taken out of those parts of the Description which are found ver. 11. and the 18. ver. the 11. thus, I am the first and the last:
The Preface of the Epistle to the second Church, the Church of Smyrna, is taken out of those parts of the Description which Are found for. 11. and the 18. ver. the 11. thus, I am the First and the last:
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for when by the Preaching of St. Paul among them, they were convinced of the vanity of those Studies, in testimony of their Repentance, They brought their Conjuring Books,
for when by the Preaching of Saint Paul among them, they were convinced of the vanity of those Studies, in testimony of their Repentance, They brought their Conjuring Books,
and burnt them before all men, but first they were prized, and upon the valuation, they came to fifty thousand pieces of silver, Acts 19. Famous for the magnificent Temple of Diana, in it the statelyest Fabrique in the world, two hundred and twenty years in building, as some Histories relate;
and burned them before all men, but First they were prized, and upon the valuation, they Come to fifty thousand Pieces of silver, Acts 19. Famous for the magnificent Temple of Diana, in it the Stateliest Fabric in the world, two hundred and twenty Years in building, as Some Histories relate;
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and one of the largest among them, the Epistle to the Ephesians; But much more famous for this Epistle written unto them, more immediately from our Lord himself, whereof our Text is a part:
and one of the Largest among them, the Epistle to the Ephesians; But much more famous for this Epistle written unto them, more immediately from our Lord himself, whereof our Text is a part:
To us therefore, as directly doth it belong, as if the Epistle were superscribed, To the Angel of the Church of York, write, These things saith he, that holdeth the seven Starrs in his right hand,
To us Therefore, as directly does it belong, as if the Epistle were superscribed, To the Angel of the Church of York, write, These things Says he, that holds the seven Stars in his right hand,
These things saith he, which, &c. 3. The speciall notice that he took of their state and condition, the carriage and behaviour of that Church, in these words, Novi opera tua, I know thy works.
These things Says he, which, etc. 3. The special notice that he took of their state and condition, the carriage and behaviour of that Church, in these words, Novi opera tua, I know thy works.
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And in the Tabernacle where the golden Candlestick was set, it was commanded, That the Table there should be furnished with such Bread; and so it is here.
And in the Tabernacle where the golden Candlestick was Set, it was commanded, That the Table there should be furnished with such Bred; and so it is Here.
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And here out of the first part, The Person to whom the Epistle is directed, The Angel of the Church, we are to consider. 1. What is meant by this Angel? 2. Who in particular this Angel was? 3. Whether under that Name he understand some one particular Person onely? or whether there were any more included under that name? 4. Why he is represented under the name and notion of an Angel? To the Angel of the Church of Ephesus.
And Here out of the First part, The Person to whom the Epistle is directed, The Angel of the Church, we Are to Consider. 1. What is meant by this Angel? 2. Who in particular this Angel was? 3. Whither under that Name he understand Some one particular Person only? or whither there were any more included under that name? 4. Why he is represented under the name and notion of an Angel? To the Angel of the Church of Ephesus.
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Then out of the next part of the Text, The Person from whom the Epistle is sent, we are to consider out of the first part of his description, Holding the seven Starrs in his right hand;
Then out of the next part of the Text, The Person from whom the Epistle is sent, we Are to Consider out of the First part of his description, Holding the seven Stars in his right hand;
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what? or who are meant by these seven Starrs? whether it may not be literally understood of that famous Constellation clearly visible in our Horizon, in dorso Tauri, called by Astronomers, the Pleyades; by our vulgar people, in plain English, the seven starrs? Or,
what? or who Are meant by these seven Stars? whither it may not be literally understood of that famous Constellation clearly visible in our Horizon, in dorso Tauri, called by Astronomers, the Pleiades; by our Vulgar people, in plain English, the seven Stars? Or,
Then out of the next part of his Description, as he is represented, Walking between the seven golden Candlesticks, we are to enquire, VVhat these golden Candlesticks are? who they are that are represented by them? and why? And lastly, what is meant by his walking in the midst of them? not sitting, nor standing; but walking:
Then out of the next part of his Description, as he is represented, Walking between the seven golden Candlesticks, we Are to inquire, What these golden Candlesticks Are? who they Are that Are represented by them? and why? And lastly, what is meant by his walking in the midst of them? not sitting, nor standing; but walking:
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And if I should methodically, and exactly treat of them all, I might well continue my Discourse as large as Paul did his Sermon, which he Preach't to this very Church, Acts 20. till Starr-light,
And if I should methodically, and exactly Treat of them all, I might well continue my Discourse as large as Paul did his Sermon, which he Preached to this very Church, Acts 20. till Starlight,
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But I am commanded brevity, and I will observe it, as well as I can, in so copious a subject as this is, in which, Crede mihi labor est, non levis esse brevis:
But I am commanded brevity, and I will observe it, as well as I can, in so copious a Subject as this is, in which, Crede mihi labour est, non levis esse brevis:
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But I have heard of foure sorts of Preachers, The Quoter, the Noter, the Taunter, and the Flaunter: Amongst all these, upon this account, I shall fall in with the second sort, I shall neither Taunt nor Flaunt,
But I have herd of foure sorts of Preachers, The Quote, the Noter, the Taunter, and the Flaunter: among all these, upon this account, I shall fallen in with the second sort, I shall neither Taunt nor Flaunt,
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but onely note, as it were with an asterisme, and point with the singer at those things which are most remarkable, & tanquam Canis ad Nilum, hint and away.
but only note, as it were with an asterism, and point with the singer At those things which Are most remarkable, & tanquam Canis ad Nile, hint and away.
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And first of the Person unto whom this Epistle is directed, here represented to us under the Name and Notion of an Angel, To the Angel of the Church of Ephesus.
And First of the Person unto whom this Epistle is directed, Here represented to us under the Name and Notion of an Angel, To the Angel of the Church of Ephesus.
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First, VVhat was this Angel? Pererius tells, and generally the current of Interpreters, that by the Angel here, is meant the Bishop of the Church of Ephesus; Per Angelum hunc, non alium intelligimus, quam Episcopum Ecclesiae Ephesinae;
First, What was this Angel? Pererius tells, and generally the current of Interpreters, that by the Angel Here, is meant the Bishop of the Church of Ephesus; Per Angelum hunc, non Alium intelligimus, quam Bishop Ecclesiae Ephesians;
for it is clear by that which we Reade, Acts 20. and in the Epistle written by Saint Paul to Timothy, That there were many Pastors and Teachers in that Metropoliticall Church;
for it is clear by that which we Read, Acts 20. and in the Epistle written by Saint Paul to Timothy, That there were many Pastors and Teachers in that Metropolitical Church;
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yet not all, nor any of the rest NONLATINALPHABET, the Angel: But to this Person he writes as to one more eminent then all the rest, to one that had power, authority,
yet not all, nor any of the rest, the Angel: But to this Person he writes as to one more eminent then all the rest, to one that had power, Authority,
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But can any man imagine, that these Elders Ordeined by Titus, and Titus Ordaining, and Saint Paul authorizing Titus to Ordain them, were all of an equall authority in the Church, Ejusdem Ordinis, ejusdem Dignitatis, ejusdem Potestatis? Reason it self speaks the contrary;
But can any man imagine, that these Elders Ordained by Titus, and Titus Ordaining, and Saint Paul authorizing Titus to Ordain them, were all of an equal Authority in the Church, Ejusdem Order, ejusdem Dignitatis, ejusdem Potestatis? Reason it self speaks the contrary;
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and Directs his Epistle thus, The second Epistle to Timothy, Ordained the first Bishop of the Church of the Ephesians, Written from Rome, when Paul was brought bèfore Nero the second time. After whom, Saint John himself that writ this Epistle, Succeeded him in the same See, where he lived many years,
and Directs his Epistle thus, The second Epistle to Timothy, Ordained the First Bishop of the Church of the Ephesians, Written from Room, when Paul was brought bèfore Nero the second time. After whom, Saint John himself that writ this Epistle, Succeeded him in the same See, where he lived many Years,
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3. But why doth he write in the singular number, To the Angel of the Church, as to one? VVere there no more concerned in it? Surely yes, all the Clergy at the least;
3. But why does he write in the singular number, To the Angel of the Church, as to one? Were there no more concerned in it? Surely yes, all the Clergy At the least;
But why in the singular number, as to one? but because he was their Chief, he was their Governour, he had the oversight of all the rest, he had the Charge of them,
But why in the singular number, as to one? but Because he was their Chief, he was their Governor, he had the oversight of all the rest, he had the Charge of them,
Judge you then if he, and all his Successors in the like Charge, have not reason to look into the Carriage and Behaviour of those which are so immediately under their Government, and under their Charge;
Judge you then if he, and all his Successors in the like Charge, have not reason to look into the Carriage and Behaviour of those which Are so immediately under their Government, and under their Charge;
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if they have not reason as their NONLATINALPHABET, to Oversee them, to Visit them, to take an Account of them how they carry in their Places, and discharge their Duties in their severall Charges.
if they have not reason as their, to Oversee them, to Visit them, to take an Account of them how they carry in their Places, and discharge their Duties in their several Charges.
and such is the Case in the Text, To the Angel of the Church is the Epistle directed, of him is the Account required for all that are under his Charge and Government, especially his Clergy, To the Angel of the Church of Ephesus, Write.
and such is the Case in the Text, To the Angel of the Church is the Epistle directed, of him is the Account required for all that Are under his Charge and Government, especially his Clergy, To the Angel of the Church of Ephesus, Write.
Hath Dignified them with the highest Titles that Men can be capable of, Spirituall Fathers, Pastors, Rulers, Embassadors, Starrs, Angels, that they may be Honourable in the Eyes of the People;
Hath Dignified them with the highest Titles that Men can be capable of, Spiritual Father's, Pastors, Rulers, ambassadors, Stars, Angels, that they may be Honourable in the Eyes of the People;
but those that despise me, shall be despised, 1 Sam. 2.30. made good Malach. 2.9. 2. Propter Ministrationem; Pastors, and Ministers of the Church, are called Angels, for the likenesse of their Ministration with that of the Angels:
but those that despise me, shall be despised, 1 Sam. 2.30. made good Malachi 2.9. 2. Propter Ministrationem; Pastors, and Ministers of the Church, Are called Angels, for the likeness of their Ministration with that of the Angels:
Angels are Ministring Spirits, sent out for the good of those that shall be the Heires of salvation, Heb. 1.14. Pastors and Ministers are such for all the world, called, commissionated, and sent out for the good of those that shall be the Heires of Salvation, to Preach unto them the Gospel of Grace;
Angels Are Ministering Spirits, sent out for the good of those that shall be the Heirs of salvation, Hebrew 1.14. Pastors and Ministers Are such for all the world, called, commissionated, and sent out for the good of those that shall be the Heirs of Salvation, to Preach unto them the Gospel of Grace;
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and the people shall seek the Law at his Mouth: for he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts, Malac. 2.7. The Roman Orator was wont to say of the Lawyers House, that it was Oraculum Civitatis, the Oracle of the City:
and the people shall seek the Law At his Mouth: for he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts, Malachi 2.7. The Roman Orator was wont to say of the Lawyers House, that it was Oraculum Civitatis, the Oracle of the city:
The Divines Residentiary House ought to be, Oraculum Civitatis, from whence any of the People ought to fetch Instruction, Direction, Resolution, Satisfaction in all their Doubts, and Difficulties;
The Divines Residentiary House ought to be, Oraculum Civitatis, from whence any of the People ought to fetch Instruction, Direction, Resolution, Satisfaction in all their Doubts, and Difficulties;
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Tanquam ab Oraculo, as from an Oracle; and this requires much knowledge, wisedome, and prudence: He must not be a Novice, saith Saint Paul, 1 Tim. 3.6. He must be as a Steward, saith our Saviour, plentifully furnished, that may bring out of his Treasury things New and Old. God will not send a Message by the Leggs of the Lame;
Tanquam ab Oraculo, as from an Oracle; and this requires much knowledge, Wisdom, and prudence: He must not be a Novice, Says Saint Paul, 1 Tim. 3.6. He must be as a Steward, Says our Saviour, plentifully furnished, that may bring out of his Treasury things New and Old. God will not send a Message by the Legs of the Lame;
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Arts and Sciences, Knowledge in the Learned Languages, Histories, and all other kinds of Humane Learning, were wont to be accounted the Stayres into the Pulpit, the Handmaids to Divinity:
Arts and Sciences, Knowledge in the Learned Languages, Histories, and all other Kinds of Humane Learning, were wont to be accounted the Stairs into the Pulpit, the Handmaids to Divinity:
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or what they have taken from the Mouth of their admired Teachers, by Brachygraphie, and so Communicate them unto the people, apt to take any new Impressions,
or what they have taken from the Mouth of their admired Teachers, by Brachygraphy, and so Communicate them unto the people, apt to take any new Impressions,
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and fill them with varietie of Fancies and Innovations. The fourth property wherein the Bishops, Pastors, and Ministers of Churches doe resemble the Angels,
and fill them with variety of Fancies and Innovations. The fourth property wherein the Bishops, Pastors, and Ministers of Churches do resemble the Angels,
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and for which they are so called, is, Propter Celeritatem, for their readinesse, chearfulnesse, and swiftnesse in Executing the Commands of Almighty God.
and for which they Are so called, is, Propter Celeritatem, for their readiness, cheerfulness, and swiftness in Executing the Commands of Almighty God.
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but being sent, we must not linger, delay, nor make excuses, we must not Drive heavily in his Service, the wheeles of our obedience, must be oyled with Chearfulnesse and Alacrity, that we may move swiftly in all our Duties and Performances;
but being sent, we must not linger, Delay, nor make excuses, we must not Drive heavily in his Service, the wheels of our Obedience, must be oiled with Cheerfulness and Alacrity, that we may move swiftly in all our Duties and Performances;
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The fifth resemblance for which Bishops, Pastors, and Ministers of the Church are styled Angels, is, Propter Puritatem, for their Holinesse and Purity:
The fifth resemblance for which Bishops, Pastors, and Ministers of the Church Are styled Angels, is, Propter Puritatem, for their Holiness and Purity:
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And he hath said, He will be sanctified in them that come neer him, Levit. 10. Oh what a hatefull thing it is to God and Man, to see a profane person, polluted and besmeared with all manner of impiety, impurity,
And he hath said, He will be sanctified in them that come near him, Levit. 10. O what a hateful thing it is to God and Man, to see a profane person, polluted and besmeared with all manner of impiety, impurity,
and polluted Hands, to pollute all that he toucheth? it is a wonder that in such cases, the holy God doth not break out upon them, to strike them through with a Thunderbolt,
and polluted Hands, to pollute all that he touches? it is a wonder that in such cases, the holy God does not break out upon them, to strike them through with a Thunderbolt,
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and for the same Sinn, Levit. 10. And how hatefull it is to Man, we may perceive by that which Ely his Sonns are Charged with, in the same Case, 1 Sam. 2.17. You make the Lords People to abhorre the Sacrifice of the Lord.
and for the same Sin, Levit. 10. And how hateful it is to Man, we may perceive by that which Ely his Sons Are Charged with, in the same Case, 1 Sam. 2.17. You make the lords People to abhor the Sacrifice of the Lord.
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In the Consecration of Aaron to the Office of the Priesthood, among other Religious Ceremonies, it was Commanded, That the Blood of the Sacrifice should be Sprinkled upon his right Eare,
In the Consecration of Aaron to the Office of the Priesthood, among other Religious Ceremonies, it was Commanded, That the Blood of the Sacrifice should be Sprinkled upon his right Ear,
and all our Service should Proclaime, Holinesse to the Lord. We are here styled Angels, to shew, That we should walk before the Lord even in Angelicall purity and holinesse.
and all our Service should Proclaim, Holiness to the Lord. We Are Here styled Angels, to show, That we should walk before the Lord even in Angelical purity and holiness.
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The Reason was, Those things that he there wrote to that Church, did concern all other Christian Churches to the worlds end, He that hath an Eare must hearken unto them.
The Reason was, Those things that he there wrote to that Church, did concern all other Christian Churches to the world's end, He that hath an Ear must harken unto them.
Things delivered by word of Mouth, and so transmitted from Mouth to Mouth by Tradition, are subject to be corrupted, misreported, to admit of Addition, Diminution, Alteration, there can be no certainty in them,
Things Delivered by word of Mouth, and so transmitted from Mouth to Mouth by Tradition, Are Subject to be corrupted, misreported, to admit of Addition, Diminution, Alteration, there can be no certainty in them,
but Litera Scripta manet. Away then with all your Popish Traditions, Anabaptisticall Revelations, Fallacious NONLATINALPHABET, Ʋnwritten Verities, as they call them,
but Letter Scripta manet. Away then with all your Popish Traditions, Anabaptistical Revelations, Fallacious, Ʋnwritten Verities, as they call them,
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and walking in the midst of the seven Golden Candlesticks. As the Prophet Isay once askt the question, Isay 63.1. Who is this that commeth from Edom, with Garments died red from Bozrah? So here, Who is this wonderfull Person, which here we see walking in the midst of the seven Golden Candlesticks? Why;
and walking in the midst of the seven Golden Candlesticks. As the Prophet Saiah once asked the question, Saiah 63.1. Who is this that comes from Edom, with Garments died read from Bozrah? So Here, Who is this wonderful Person, which Here we see walking in the midst of the seven Golden Candlesticks? Why;
It is none other but the Sonne of God, the Lord of the Candlesticks, and the owner of them, the very same which we saw before, bolding the seven Starrs in his right hand.
It is none other but the Son of God, the Lord of the Candlesticks, and the owner of them, the very same which we saw before, bolding the seven Stars in his right hand.
But hath he no Name? Yes: But the Spirit thought it more fit to represent him here in a Glorious Vision, to set him forth in such a Heavenly Description and Periphrasis,
But hath he no Name? Yes: But the Spirit Thought it more fit to represent him Here in a Glorious Vision, to Set him forth in such a Heavenly Description and Periphrasis,
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First then, What is meant by these seven Starrs? Secondly, What is meant by his holding of them in his right hand? As to the first, It is no injury to truth to understand them in a Literall sence of that famous Constellation in Heaven, which in a clear Night is visible in our Horizon, in dorso Tauri, which our Vulgar People call, the seven Starrs; Astronomers, the Pleyades, and by a Synechdoche,
First then, What is meant by these seven Stars? Secondly, What is meant by his holding of them in his right hand? As to the First, It is no injury to truth to understand them in a Literal sense of that famous Constellation in Heaven, which in a clear Night is visible in our Horizon, in dorso Tauri, which our vulgar People call, the seven Stars; Astronomers, the Pleiades, and by a Synecdoche,
He assigned to them their Places in the Firmament, their Constellations, their Motions, their Vertues, their Influences which he can cause them to send forth when he pleaseth,
He assigned to them their Places in the Firmament, their Constellations, their Motions, their Virtues, their Influences which he can cause them to send forth when he Pleases,
'tis sure enough our Lord did allude unto those Starrs we speak of in this Expression? But in the genuine Interpretation of them, he leads us another way, to a Metaphoricall sence, Revel. 1. and the last, and by these seven Starrs, understands, the seven Angels of these seven Churches;
it's sure enough our Lord did allude unto those Stars we speak of in this Expression? But in the genuine Interpretation of them, he leads us Another Way, to a Metaphorical sense, Revel. 1. and the last, and by these seven Stars, understands, the seven Angels of these seven Churches;
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Tis said of the Fathers, met in the Councell of Nice, that they were, Totius Orbis Lumina: It was said of Saint Basil, That he was in his Pulpit as Thunder;
This said of the Father's, met in the Council of Nicaenae, that they were, Totius Orbis Lumina: It was said of Saint Basil, That he was in his Pulpit as Thunder;
by all these we must so shine before Men, that they may see our good works, as well as hear our good words, that so they may be moved, to glorifie our Father which is in heaven.
by all these we must so shine before Men, that they may see our good works, as well as hear our good words, that so they may be moved, to Glorify our Father which is in heaven.
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without this holy fire to quicken, and to warm us, we shall be but cold in our performances, perfunctory in our services, we shall Drive heavily in the wayes of God,
without this holy fire to quicken, and to warm us, we shall be but cold in our performances, perfunctory in our services, we shall Drive heavily in the ways of God,
Zeale is the wings of the soule that lifts it up, and carries it on swiftly in holy performances, the oyle of the wheeles of out obedience that makes them run chearfully;
Zeal is the wings of the soul that lifts it up, and carries it on swiftly in holy performances, the oil of the wheels of out Obedience that makes them run cheerfully;
3. Starrs, Propter Influentiam; Bishops, Pastors, and Ministers of the Church are called Starrs, by reason of the influence that they have upon the people,
3. Starrs, Propter Influentiam; Bishops, Pastors, and Ministers of the Church Are called Stars, by reason of the influence that they have upon the people,
There are some Astronomers tell us, That unto every Creature here below in this inferiour world, there is assigned a Starr, from whose influence it doth receive Vigor, Life, and Vegetation:
There Are Some Astronomers tell us, That unto every Creature Here below in this inferior world, there is assigned a Star, from whose influence it does receive Vigor, Life, and Vegetation:
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this is sure, That from every of us Church-Starrs, there Darts out a Beame, or a Ray, which derives influence from us, good or bad, to every soule that lives under our aspect;
this is sure, That from every of us Church-Starrs, there Darts out a Beam, or a Ray, which derives influence from us, good or bad, to every soul that lives under our aspect;
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How many soules shall we have to answer for in that case, perishing through us? Remember we are Starrs, see the influence which we send forth to those that depend upon us be good influence.
How many Souls shall we have to answer for in that case, perishing through us? remember we Are Stars, see the influence which we send forth to those that depend upon us be good influence.
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4. Propter Ordinem. Bishops, Pastors, and Ministers of the Churches, are styled Starrs, for the Order that is among them, and which they ought with all due care, to keep and observe.
4. Propter Ordinem. Bishops, Pastors, and Ministers of the Churches, Are styled Stars, for the Order that is among them, and which they ought with all due care, to keep and observe.
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such should the Church-Starrs be, Fixed Starrs; Non stellae erraticae, non cadentes; Not wandring Starrs, not falling Starrs, not Meteors, suddainly appearing, and as suddainly disappearing:
such should the Church-Starrs be, Fixed Stars; Non Star erraticae, non cadentes; Not wandering Stars, not falling Stars, not Meteors, suddenly appearing, and as suddenly disappearing:
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and there being disposed of, they must fix, there they must reside, there they must shine, thence they must send forth their influences, to the enlivening, comforting,
and there being disposed of, they must fix, there they must reside, there they must shine, thence they must send forth their influences, to the enlivening, comforting,
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and refreshing of all those that are under their influences, and their aspect, suteable to their severall Positures, Capasities, Priviledges, and Honours.
and refreshing of all those that Are under their influences, and their aspect, suitable to their several Positures, Capasities, Privileges, and Honours.
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and is derived from the Sonne of Righteousnesse, arising over us, with healing under his Wings, the Fountain of Light, out of whose fulnesse we all receive Grace for Grace.
and is derived from the Son of Righteousness, arising over us, with healing under his Wings, the Fountain of Light, out of whose fullness we all receive Grace for Grace.
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Saint Paul pricks the Bladder of that swelling pride, and makes it fall, when he puts us in mind of our Poverty and Dependency, What hast thou, which thou hast not received? And if Men will be boasting, let them boast of that which is their own;
Saint Paul pricks the Bladder of that swelling pride, and makes it fallen, when he puts us in mind of our Poverty and Dependency, What hast thou, which thou hast not received? And if Men will be boasting, let them boast of that which is their own;
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And thus you see what it is which the spirit would say unto the Churches, in this simile, in resembling the Pastors and Ministers of it by the Starres.
And thus you see what it is which the Spirit would say unto the Churches, in this simile, in resembling the Pastors and Ministers of it by the Stars.
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1. The great Care that Almighty God hath of them, to secure them, to preserve them, to protect them, that the Sonnes of violence shall not come neer to touch them, or to hurt them;
1. The great Care that Almighty God hath of them, to secure them, to preserve them, to Pact them, that the Sons of violence shall not come near to touch them, or to hurt them;
He that toucheth you, toucheth the Apple of mine Eye, Who dare come so neer to hurt those which Christ holdeth in his right hand, but his left hand will be ready to avenge them?
He that touches you, touches the Apple of mine Eye, Who Dare come so near to hurt those which christ holds in his right hand, but his left hand will be ready to avenge them?
How studious ought we to be of his Honour, that hath thus honoured us, and of our own too, that we carry as becomes us in that high Relation, Calling, Dignity, Name,
How studious ought we to be of his Honour, that hath thus honoured us, and of our own too, that we carry as becomes us in that high Relation, Calling, Dignity, Name,
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the Light in us should be so great, our Gifts and Graces so illustrious and resplendent, that our people should look upon us with dazled Eyes, in admiration of our spirituall excellencies;
the Light in us should be so great, our Gifts and Graces so illustrious and resplendent, that our people should look upon us with dazzled Eyes, in admiration of our spiritual excellencies;
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and that that God, which made the light to shine out of darknesse, may shine into our Hearts, to give the light of the Glory of God, in the Face of Jesus Christ.
and that that God, which made the Light to shine out of darkness, may shine into our Hearts, to give the Light of the Glory of God, in the Face of jesus christ.
Oh what manner of Men ought we to be in all holy conversation and godlinesse? How circumspectly ought we to walk? How exactly to order all our goings and doings, that are under the inspection of so perspicatious, so severe an Eye?
O what manner of Men ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? How circumspectly ought we to walk? How exactly to order all our goings and doings, that Are under the inspection of so perspicacious, so severe an Eye?
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and the liberty that he reserveth unto himself, to dispose of these Starre as he pleaseth, to hold forth this Hand, with the Starrs in it, to what part of the world he pleaseth,
and the liberty that he reserveth unto himself, to dispose of these Star as he Pleases, to hold forth this Hand, with the Stars in it, to what part of the world he Pleases,
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there were three bright Starrs, faine would they have shined in Asia, but they received a prohibition from the holy Ghost, The holy Ghost forbad them, ver. 6. Then they assayed to shine into Bithynia:
there were three bright Stars, feign would they have shined in Asia, but they received a prohibition from the holy Ghost, The holy Ghost forbade them, ver. 6. Then they assayed to shine into Bythynia:
but the spirit suffered them not, ver. 7. The Ruler, and Disposer of the Starrs, had otherwise determined, that they should goe to Macedonia, and shine there;
but the Spirit suffered them not, ver. 7. The Ruler, and Disposer of the Stars, had otherwise determined, that they should go to Macedonia, and shine there;
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and by reason of their barrennesse, and unthankfulnesse, their irreligion, and Apostasie, they gave him just Cause to Complain, That all the day long, he had stretched out his Arme to an unthankfull, and a gain-saying people;
and by reason of their Barrenness, and unthankfulness, their irreligion, and Apostasy, they gave him just Cause to Complain, That all the day long, he had stretched out his Arm to an unthankful, and a gainsaying people;
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But take heed, least for the same sinns, for which God turn'd his Hand from Shem to Japhet; he again remove his Hand from Japhet to Cham: and when he doth so,
But take heed, lest for the same Sins, for which God turned his Hand from Shem to Japheth; he again remove his Hand from Japheth to Cham: and when he does so,
God shall perswade Japhet, and he shall dwell in the Tents of Shem, and Canaan shall be his servant. What is meant by Shem there? but the Church, which was first Planted in those Easterne Parts, which were the Habitation of Shem. What is meant by Japhet 's dwelling in his Tents? but his succeeding of Shem in the Priviledges of the Church, by translating the Gospel out of these Easterne Parts of the world, into these more Westerly and Northerly Quarters of the world, which were the Lot of Japhets Inheritance,
God shall persuade Japheth, and he shall dwell in the Tents of Shem, and Canaan shall be his servant. What is meant by Shem there? but the Church, which was First Planted in those Eastern Parts, which were the Habitation of Shem. What is meant by Japheth is Dwelling in his Tents? but his succeeding of Shem in the Privileges of the Church, by translating the Gospel out of these Eastern Parts of the world, into these more Westerly and Northerly Quarters of the world, which were the Lot of Japhets Inheritance,
and in which his Posterity seated themselves, and amongst whom we are, descended from him by Gomer. By vertue of this Promise are we this Day the Church, and dwell in the Tents of Shem. But what doe we think of Canaan all this while? All this while he hath been a servant.
and in which his Posterity seated themselves, and among whom we Are, descended from him by Gomer. By virtue of this Promise Are we this Day the Church, and dwell in the Tents of Shem. But what do we think of Canaan all this while? All this while he hath been a servant.
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But is there not a time when he shall shake off the Yoke of servitude? shall all those Parts of America be for ever forgotten? shall Light never appear in them? Me thinks I see the Day-spring from on high, begin to visit them:
But is there not a time when he shall shake off the Yoke of servitude? shall all those Parts of America be for ever forgotten? shall Light never appear in them? Me thinks I see the Dayspring from on high, begin to visit them:
Me thinks I see the Beames of the Morning Sunne, begin to breake out upon them, in the promulgation of the Gospel in Virginia, one of the outward skirts of that mighty Continent:
Me thinks I see the Beams of the Morning Sun, begin to break out upon them, in the Promulgation of the Gospel in Virginia, one of the outward skirts of that mighty Continent:
So when God shall turne his Hand, with the Starrs in it from Japhet to Cham, or Canaan, he leave us also in the Darkenesse wherein at the first he found us,
So when God shall turn his Hand, with the Stars in it from Japheth to Cham, or Canaan, he leave us also in the Darkness wherein At the First he found us,
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and their Sunne-rising, be our Sunne-setting, our Barrennesse, Unfruitfulnesse, Aposte••, falling from our first Love, our Schismes and Divisions, our Hypocrisie, Formality, generall irreligiousnesse and profanenesse, seem to portend and bespeak no lesse;
and their Sunrising, be our Sunsetting, our barrenness, Unfruitfulness, Aposte••, falling from our First Love, our Schisms and Divisions, our Hypocrisy, Formality, general irreligiousness and profaneness, seem to portend and bespeak no less;
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presages of it we have sure, our Golden Candlesticks lately tottering, and sore shaken, the Famous Lights in them put out, others burning in them blue, and dimly;
presages of it we have sure, our Golden Candlesticks lately tottering, and soar shaken, the Famous Lights in them put out, Others burning in them blue, and dimly;
all manner of Heresies that ever the Church hath been pestered withall Revived, Countenanced, Encouraged; the Seamelesse Coate of Christ Torne and Rent into an hundred pieces, by Sects, Schismes, and Divisions, Factions, and Fractions;
all manner of Heresies that ever the Church hath been pestered withal Revived, Countenanced, Encouraged; the Seamless Coat of christ Torn and Rend into an hundred Pieces, by Sects, Schisms, and Divisions, Factions, and Fractions;
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And how much did all this come short of the Abomination of desolation, standing in the holy place? How neer did all this come to the execution of the judgement threatned against Ephesus in this Chapter, Of removing the Candlesticks out of their places? Well, blessed be God, they are not yet removed, they yet stand in their places, the Lights shining and burning in them, the right Hand of the Almighty is yet stretch't forth over us, with the Starrs shining in it.
And how much did all this come short of the Abomination of desolation, standing in the holy place? How near did all this come to the execution of the judgement threatened against Ephesus in this Chapter, Of removing the Candlesticks out of their places? Well, blessed be God, they Are not yet removed, they yet stand in their places, the Lights shining and burning in them, the right Hand of the Almighty is yet stretched forth over us, with the Stars shining in it.
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so often mentioned in this Mysticall Book, in all the Visions which Saint John saw, Seven Spirits, seven Angels, seven Starrs, seven Candlesticks, seven Seales, seven Trumpets, seven Heads, seven Hills, seven Vialls, seven Plagues, all by sevens, a sacred and misterious Number;
so often mentioned in this Mystical Book, in all the Visions which Saint John saw, Seven Spirits, seven Angels, seven Stars, seven Candlesticks, seven Seals, seven Trumpets, seven Heads, seven Hills, seven Vials, seven Plagues, all by sevens, a sacred and mysterious Number;
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In the last verse of the Precedent Chapter, The seven Golden Candlesticks, are the seven Churches, meaning of Asia. Where take up this Observation by the way.
In the last verse of the Precedent Chapter, The seven Golden Candlesticks, Are the seven Churches, meaning of Asia. Where take up this Observation by the Way.
and to Eate of things sacrificed unto Idolls, ver. 20. Sardis had a Name that she lived, but was dead, Chap. 3.1. Philadelphia was the purest of all the rest;
and to Eat of things sacrificed unto Idols, ver. 20. Sardis had a Name that she lived, but was dead, Chap. 3.1. Philadelphia was the Purest of all the rest;
We have a Generation among us, I pray God they be not such a Generation as Solomon speaks of, Prov. 30.12. A Generation that it pure in their own Eyes, yet are not cleansed from their iniquity: I hope the best;
We have a Generation among us, I pray God they be not such a Generation as Solomon speaks of, Curae 30.12. A Generation that it pure in their own Eyes, yet Are not cleansed from their iniquity: I hope the best;
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But such a Generation we have amongst us, which out of a high Conceit of their own transcendent purity, think themselves too good to joyne with others;
But such a Generation we have among us, which out of a high Conceit of their own transcendent purity, think themselves too good to join with Others;
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yet these men take such offence at them, that they with-draw themselves, separate from our Congregations, un-church us, revile, reproach, rayle upon us,
yet these men take such offence At them, that they withdraw themselves, separate from our Congregations, unchurch us, revile, reproach, rail upon us,
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But my beloved Brethren, From what spirit comes this? from that spirit and wisedom which is from above, which is first pure; then peaceable, gentle, easie to be intreated? &c. Or, from a spirit of pride, singularity, disdain, vain glory,
But my Beloved Brothers, From what Spirit comes this? from that Spirit and Wisdom which is from above, which is First pure; then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated? etc. Or, from a Spirit of pride, singularity, disdain, vain glory,
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It is certain, that in this simile, the spirit of God doth allude to that famous Candlesticke which was set up in the Tabernacle, of which we Reade Exod. 25.31. From it then we must fetch light to understand what is meant by comparing the Churches to it.
It is certain, that in this simile, the Spirit of God does allude to that famous Candlestick which was Set up in the Tabernacle, of which we Read Exod 25.31. From it then we must fetch Light to understand what is meant by comparing the Churches to it.
And herein the Apprehensions of Expositors have been very luxurious in taking hold of variety of particulars, from whence to rayse severall Observations, not impertinent,
And herein the Apprehensions of Expositors have been very luxurious in taking hold of variety of particulars, from whence to raise several Observations, not impertinent,
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When Christ resembles the Churches by Golden Candlestickes, his meaning is, That they are, Per sanctitatem pura, per dona & gratias spiritu• sancti pretiosa, per sinceritatem solida, per bona opera splendentia, per morum gravitatem ponderosa, per persecutionem probata, per obedientiam facilè ductilia, per praedicationem verbi sonora.
When christ resembles the Churches by Golden Candlesticks, his meaning is, That they Are, Per sanctitatem Pura, per dona & gratias spiritu• sancti Pretiosa, per sinceritatem Solid, per Bona opera splendentia, per morum gravitatem ponderosa, per persecutionem Approved, per obedientiam facilè ductilia, per praedicationem verbi sonora.
By their holinesse they are pure, by their Gifts and Graces they are pretious, by their sincerity they are solid, by their wisedom and gravity they are weighty, by the fire of temptation and persecution they are tryed, by the Preaching of the word they ring,
By their holiness they Are pure, by their Gifts and Graces they Are precious, by their sincerity they Are solid, by their Wisdom and gravity they Are weighty, by the fire of temptation and persecution they Are tried, by the Preaching of the word they ring,
It is observed, that they are erected, they look upward toward Heaven: such Candlesticks should the Churches be: Erecta per rerum divinarum contemplationem;
It is observed, that they Are erected, they look upward towards Heaven: such Candlesticks should the Churches be: Erected per rerum divinarum contemplationem;
They must be Candlesticks erected and tending upward, by their Contemplation of Divine things, and setting their Hearts and Minds on the things that are above, erected by Faith and Hope in Christ, sitting at the right Hand of the Father, erected to receive the Heavenly Light from the Father of Lights;
They must be Candlesticks erected and tending upward, by their Contemplation of Divine things, and setting their Hearts and Minds on the things that Are above, erected by Faith and Hope in christ, sitting At the right Hand of the Father, erected to receive the Heavenly Light from the Father of Lights;
and good reason, that they, which like Candles, consume themselves to give light to others, should from others receive that Oyle and nourishment which may keep them burning.
and good reason, that they, which like Candles, consume themselves to give Light to Others, should from Others receive that Oil and nourishment which may keep them burning.
that in the Tabernacle where the Golden Candlesticke was, there were also Snuffers, and Snuffe-dishes: What the use of those Snuffers was, we all know,
that in the Tabernacle where the Golden Candlestick was, there were also Snuffers, and Snuff-dishes: What the use of those Snuffers was, we all know,
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But we haste to the other Part of the Description of this Wonderfull Person, as he is here represented to us, Walking in the midst of the seven Golden Candlesticks.
But we haste to the other Part of the Description of this Wonderful Person, as he is Here represented to us, Walking in the midst of the seven Golden Candlesticks.
And what is meant by this his Walking there, Saint Bernard tells us, Ambulare in medio Candelabrorum, quid est, nisi Ecclesiis semper adesse, eis delectari, eas servare, erudire, protegeri, dirigere, juvare, & eis omnibus modis advigilare:
And what is meant by this his Walking there, Saint Bernard tells us, Ambulare in medio Candelabra, quid est, nisi Ecclesiis semper Adesse, eis delectari, eas servare, erudire, protegeri, Dirigere, Juvare, & eis omnibus modis advigilare:
To walke in the midst of the Golden Candlesticks, what is it, but to be ever present with the Churches, to delight in them, to direct them, to protect them, to instruct them,
To walk in the midst of the Golden Candlesticks, what is it, but to be ever present with the Churches, to delight in them, to Direct them, to Pact them, to instruct them,
and by all means to Consult their good? they are all Comprehended in these foure; His Presence with them: His Delight in them: His Observation of them: And his Care for them.
and by all means to Consult their good? they Are all Comprehended in these foure; His Presence with them: His Delight in them: His Observation of them: And his Care for them.
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and so he walkes in the midst of them, as once he did in the midst of the Fiery Furnace for the preservation of the three Children, Daniel 3.23. which he did so powerfully, that the fire in it had power to burne the Bands and Cords, with which they were bound;
and so he walks in the midst of them, as once he did in the midst of the Fiery Furnace for the preservation of the three Children, daniel 3.23. which he did so powerfully, that the fire in it had power to burn the Bans and Cords, with which they were bound;
and their Behaviour, as appeares by the particular Charges which he gives to these severall Churches in this his Visitation, in all of them making good what in Generall he tells them,
and their Behaviour, as appears by the particular Charges which he gives to these several Churches in this his Visitation, in all of them making good what in General he tells them,
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And so he walks in the midst of them, as the Master of the Feast in the Gospel walk't in his Dining Roome, to take a View of his Guests, to see who had,
And so he walks in the midst of them, as the Master of the Feast in the Gospel walked in his Dining Room, to take a View of his Guests, to see who had,
and who had not on his Wedding Garment. And to this purpose it is observable, in what manner of Posture and Gesture he is here seen, He is seen Walking; Not Sedet Otiosus, as Bullinger observes;
and who had not on his Wedding Garment. And to this purpose it is observable, in what manner of Posture and Gesture he is Here seen, He is seen Walking; Not Sedet Idle, as Bullinger observes;
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Oh how happy are the Churches under the inspection of such an Eye, under the Care of such a Guardian, under the Protection of such a Patron, in the Favour of such a Prince, the Teaching of such a Prophet, the Intercession and Benediction of such a Priest continually present with them, President over them,
O how happy Are the Churches under the inspection of such an Eye, under the Care of such a Guardian, under the Protection of such a Patron, in the Favour of such a Prince, the Teaching of such a Prophet, the Intercession and Benediction of such a Priest continually present with them, President over them,
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and resident among them, walking in the midst of them? and how holily ought they to carry themselves in such a Presence? how circumspectly under the Inspection of so severe an Eye? that when he shall come to visit them,
and resident among them, walking in the midst of them? and how holily ought they to carry themselves in such a Presence? how circumspectly under the Inspection of so severe an Eye? that when he shall come to visit them,
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when he shall say unto them, as here to Ephesus, Novi Opera tua, I know thy Works, they may be such as they need not be ashamed of, such as may stand by us,
when he shall say unto them, as Here to Ephesus, Novi Opera tua, I know thy Works, they may be such as they need not be ashamed of, such as may stand by us,
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and upon which we may expect the Promise here in this Visitation made Vincentibus, To them that over come, to Eate of the Fruit of the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the Paradice of God, to Receive the White Stone,
and upon which we may expect the Promise Here in this Visitation made Vincentibus, To them that over come, to Eat of the Fruit of the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God, to Receive the White Stone,
