Jesus Christ the great wonder discovered for the amazement of saints in a sermon preached before the right honorable the Lord Major of London and the honorable Court of Aldermen at Pauls / by Matthew Barker.
OF all the Prophets, this Prophet Isaiah is the most Evangelical: what Paul was among the Apostles in the New Testament, that is Isaiah among the Prophets in the Old: as the One had the highest Revelation, the Other had the clearest Vision; of which you read Isaiah 6. and is expresly said to be of Christ in his glory, John 12. 41. speaking more distinctly of Christ in his birth, natures, life, sufferings, death, his kingdom and glorious administrations in the world,
OF all the prophets, this Prophet Isaiah is the most Evangelical: what Paul was among the Apostles in the New Testament, that is Isaiah among the prophets in the Old: as the One had the highest Revelation, the Other had the Clearest Vision; of which you read Isaiah 6. and is expressly said to be of christ in his glory, John 12. 41. speaking more distinctly of christ in his birth, nature's, life, sufferings, death, his Kingdom and glorious administrations in the world,
In the beginning of this Chapter, he speaks pure Gospel: having in the preceding Chapters been foretelling and threatning a gloomy night of Captivity and desolation coming upon Iudah and Ierusalem, as you read Chap. 7. 17, 18. and Chap. 8. 7, 8. in this Chapter to keep their heads above water, that they might not sink under the fear or feeling of those heavy afflictions, doth present to their thoughts the near approach of the Messiah, and that glorious restitution, salvation and deliverance which come along with him, upon the world; that they might be able to look through the darkness of the night, to the beauty and glory of that day that was erst-while to shine forth upon the Earth:
In the beginning of this Chapter, he speaks pure Gospel: having in the preceding Chapters been foretelling and threatening a gloomy night of Captivity and desolation coming upon Iudah and Ierusalem, as you read Chap. 7. 17, 18. and Chap. 8. 7, 8. in this Chapter to keep their Heads above water, that they might not sink under the Fear or feeling of those heavy afflictions, does present to their thoughts the near approach of the Messiah, and that glorious restitution, salvation and deliverance which come along with him, upon the world; that they might be able to look through the darkness of the night, to the beauty and glory of that day that was erstwhile to shine forth upon the Earth:
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And this day is represented by the day of their deliverance from the Babylonish Captivity, as the shadow of it, in the beginning of this Chapter, that their joy might be the more enlarged, and this deliverance more welcome,
And this day is represented by the day of their deliverance from the Babylonish Captivity, as the shadow of it, in the beginning of this Chapter, that their joy might be the more enlarged, and this deliverance more welcome,
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when they should receive it, not alone as a temporal deliverance, but as a type and pledge of that spiritual salvation which the Lord Jesus was to administer at his coming.
when they should receive it, not alone as a temporal deliverance, but as a type and pledge of that spiritual salvation which the Lord jesus was to administer At his coming.
the lowest light, that which is sensible and visible, is pleasant, Eccles. 11. 7. but the higher the light is, the more sutable to man, and so the more pleasant:
the lowest Light, that which is sensible and visible, is pleasant, Eccles. 11. 7. but the higher the Light is, the more suitable to man, and so the more pleasant:
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2. Second is Ioy: as in ver. 3. They joy before thee; Which is exprest by two of the highest joys in nature; the one is of harvest, when the Husbandman reaps the fruit of his long toyl and travels:
2. Second is Joy: as in ver. 3. They joy before thee; Which is expressed by two of the highest Joys in nature; the one is of harvest, when the Husbandman reaps the fruit of his long toil and travels:
2. Next we have the manner of it, expressed by a two-fold parallel: First is, that Victory of Gideon over the Midianites: As in the day of Midian, ver. 4. recorded Judg. 7. and an eminent type of this:
2. Next we have the manner of it, expressed by a twofold parallel: First is, that Victory of gideon over the midianites: As in the day of Midian, ver. 4. recorded Judges 7. and an eminent type of this:
Christ hath put to silence, and overcome, as the Apostle asserts by a word very significant to this purpose, Rom. 8. 33. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods Elect, NONLATINALPHABET,
christ hath put to silence, and overcome, as the Apostle asserts by a word very significant to this purpose, Rom. 8. 33. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's Elect,,
Gideon prevailed not by might nor strength; not by wonted policy, or warlike stratagems, but by Lamps and Pitchers, and the sound of Trumpets: So our Lord Iesus by Lamps and Pitchers, by the light of Truth in Earthen vessels, and by the sounding of the Gospel, doth destroy the powers of darkness, the Kingdom of Sathan, confounds and scatters all the enemies of our salvation. This is the first Parallel.
gideon prevailed not by might nor strength; not by wonted policy, or warlike stratagems, but by Lamps and Pitchers, and the found of Trumpets: So our Lord Iesus by Lamps and Pitchers, by the Light of Truth in Earthen vessels, and by the sounding of the Gospel, does destroy the Powers of darkness, the Kingdom of Sathan, confounds and scatters all the enemies of our salvation. This is the First Parallel.
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And in other victories we may see garments rolled in blood; so neither is this spiritual victory without blood; Christ overcame by his blood; so do Saints overcome, by the blood of the Lamb:
And in other victories we may see garments rolled in blood; so neither is this spiritual victory without blood; christ overcame by his blood; so do Saints overcome, by the blood of the Lamb:
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So this spiritual battle and victory is not without fire: the fire of the Spirit is burning within us, whatever is fleshly and carnal; whatever is hay and stubble, is the fuel of this fire: and the day of the Lord, when he comes to conquer, will consume and devour it.
So this spiritual battle and victory is not without fire: the fire of the Spirit is burning within us, whatever is fleshly and carnal; whatever is hay and stubble, is the fuel of this fire: and the day of the Lord, when he comes to conquer, will consume and devour it.
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who is now the warriour that fights these battles, the Conqueror that subdues these enemies: here are great Victories atchieved, brave exploits acted, strong and puissant adversaries broken:
who is now the warrior that fights these battles, the Conqueror that subdues these enemies: Here Are great Victories achieved, brave exploits acted, strong and puissant Adversaries broken:
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and whose name is called Immanuel: The same with that child born of the Prophetess, called Maher-Shalal-hash baz, not Hezekiah, as the Jews would fain understand the Text, but our Lord Jesus himself:
and whose name is called Immanuel: The same with that child born of the Prophetess, called Maher-Shalal-hash Boz, not Hezekiah, as the jews would fain understand the Text, but our Lord jesus himself:
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First is Wonderful: The second Counsellor: The third the Mighty God: The fourth the Everlasting Father, or the Father of Eternity: The last the Prince of Peace.
First is Wondered: The second Counsellor: The third the Mighty God: The fourth the Everlasting Father, or the Father of Eternity: The last the Prince of Peace.
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Others conceive these names relate to the several parts of mans salvation: First, Wonderful, in the new birth, so strangely changing the course of corrupt nature.
Others conceive these names relate to the several parts of men salvation: First, Wondered, in the new birth, so strangely changing the course of corrupt nature.
Fourthly, Father of Eternity, by infusing an Everlasting life. Lastly, Prince of Peace, in reconciling us to the Father, and quieting and satisfying the soul of man.
Fourthly, Father of Eternity, by infusing an Everlasting life. Lastly, Prince of Peace, in reconciling us to the Father, and quieting and satisfying the soul of man.
but I have singled out the first of the names by which he is set forth, to spend my present strength and time upon, viz. his name Wonderful: And that which invited my thoughts to this subject in this place, was,
but I have singled out the First of the names by which he is Set forth, to spend my present strength and time upon, viz. his name Wondered: And that which invited my thoughts to this Subject in this place, was,
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because Christ hath made himself eminently known by this name in our dayes, and we are cast upon those Ages of the world wherein he will yet further merit and magnifie it.
Because christ hath made himself eminently known by this name in our days, and we Are cast upon those Ages of the world wherein he will yet further merit and magnify it.
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This name applied to Christ, signifies, as A Lapide speaks, Rerum mirabilium the sauros inaestimabiles in Christo esse absconditos, that the inestimable treasures of wonderful things are hidden in Jesus Christ.
This name applied to christ, signifies, as A Lapide speaks, Rerum mirabilium the sauros inaestimabiles in Christ esse absconditos, that the inestimable treasures of wondered things Are hidden in jesus christ.
and indeed he is not so much admirable as admirability: Among all those pompous titles which the Princes of the earth have assumed, none ever have assumed this, it being reserved as peculiar to Jesus Christ:
and indeed he is not so much admirable as admirability: Among all those pompous titles which the Princes of the earth have assumed, none ever have assumed this, it being reserved as peculiar to jesus christ:
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Some conceive that the Prophet here alludes to the Angel that conversed with Manoah, Judg. 13. 18. who being asked his name, replied, his name was Peli, or Wonderful. And Jacob asked the Angel his name he contended with, Gen. 32. He answers, Wherefore dost thou ask my name? In denying to tell him it, he doth in a manner confess it, that it is wonderful. Moses asked the same thing of God, to know his Name;
some conceive that the Prophet Here alludes to the Angel that conversed with Manoah, Judges 13. 18. who being asked his name, replied, his name was Peli, or Wondered. And Jacob asked the Angel his name he contended with, Gen. 32. He answers, Wherefore dost thou ask my name? In denying to tell him it, he does in a manner confess it, that it is wondered. Moses asked the same thing of God, to know his Name;
an unspeakable name: Divines say that no definition can be given of God, because his Being is transcendent; infinitely differing from all things visible or conceiveable; And therefore in the most comprehensive definition, semper maneret aliquid extra, something which it could not possibly reach;
an unspeakable name: Divines say that no definition can be given of God, Because his Being is transcendent; infinitely differing from all things visible or conceivable; And Therefore in the most comprehensive definition, semper maneret Aliquid extra, something which it could not possibly reach;
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Others in his essential properties, as Almighty, Just, True, God. Others in his relation to his creatures, as Lord, King, &c. Others in those effects that he brings forth upon them;
Others in his essential properties, as Almighty, Just, True, God. Others in his Relation to his creatures, as Lord, King, etc. Others in those effects that he brings forth upon them;
as when he puts forth his Essence in a way of illumination we call him light, of quickning we call him life, of supporting we call him a rock; of defence, we call him a refuge, or high Tower: though these operations of God descend upon us,
as when he puts forth his Essence in a Way of illumination we call him Light, of quickening we call him life, of supporting we call him a rock; of defence, we call him a refuge, or high Tower: though these operations of God descend upon us,
But there is no name that doth so fully express him in the incomprehensibleness, and infiniteness of his Being as the name Wonderful. In his other names we conceive of him under some finite notion; but this name Wonderful speaks him forth as one that surpasseth all the knowledge of the creature, the flight of mans highest thoughts:
But there is no name that does so Fully express him in the incomprehensibleness, and infiniteness of his Being as the name Wondered. In his other names we conceive of him under Some finite notion; but this name Wondered speaks him forth as one that Surpasses all the knowledge of the creature, the flight of men highest thoughts:
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Divines distinguish between Mirandum & Miraculum. That is wonderful which is unusual or unknown, proceeding from some unwonted or und scovered cause in Nature: That is a miracle which is above Nature, transcends the utmost power and compass of Nature, in which we see the Godhead putting forth it self in its abstracted and immediate vigor.
Divines distinguish between Mirandum & Miraculum. That is wondered which is unusual or unknown, proceeding from Some unwonted or and scovered cause in Nature: That is a miracle which is above Nature, transcends the utmost power and compass of Nature, in which we see the Godhead putting forth it self in its abstracted and immediate vigor.
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Before we look upon him directly in this name of his, and the reasons of it, we shall present him under some of those types and shadows, whereby he was represented before his actual coming into the world.
Before we look upon him directly in this name of his, and the Reasons of it, we shall present him under Some of those types and shadows, whereby he was represented before his actual coming into the world.
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1. Adam, a wonderful person, formed by the immediate hand of God without the concurrence of those natural causes by which men are ordinarily brought forth; so was Jesus Christ.
1. Adam, a wondered person, formed by the immediate hand of God without the concurrence of those natural Causes by which men Are ordinarily brought forth; so was jesus christ.
Adam had mankind in his loyns, a world within him so had Jesus Christ. Adam had an universal Lordship and superintendency over the whole Creation; so had Jesus Christ.
Adam had mankind in his loins, a world within him so had jesus christ. Adam had an universal Lordship and superintendency over the Whole Creation; so had jesus christ.
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a man that lived in two worlds, was the term or period of the Old world, as it is called 2 Pet. 2. 5. and was the beginning and foundation of the New world after the Flood, which was repaired and built up again by him, as you read, Gen. 9. Even so Jesus Christ lived first in the old natural state of man, being under the Law; as the old man,
a man that lived in two world's, was the term or Period of the Old world, as it is called 2 Pet. 2. 5. and was the beginning and Foundation of the New world After the Flood, which was repaired and built up again by him, as you read, Gen. 9. Even so jesus christ lived First in the old natural state of man, being under the Law; as the old man,
and then raised up and founded the new spiritual world, making the old state of things to pass away upon his Cross, and bringing all things into a new state at his Resurrection.
and then raised up and founded the new spiritual world, making the old state of things to pass away upon his Cross, and bringing all things into a new state At his Resurrection.
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The next wonderful man we shall speak of, is Melchisedek, whom the Apostle gives a strange description of, Heb. 7. Without father, without mother, without beginning,
The next wondered man we shall speak of, is Melchisedek, whom the Apostle gives a strange description of, Hebrew 7. Without father, without mother, without beginning,
Some conceived him to be Sem the son of Noah, as the Samaritans, and Hebrews: Others an Angel, as Origen. Others the Holy Ghost, or a certain divine power of God greater then Christ,
some conceived him to be Sem the son of Noah, as the Samaritans, and Hebrews: Others an Angel, as Origen. Others the Holy Ghost, or a certain divine power of God greater then christ,
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Another wonderful man was Isaac, issuing out of the dry, and as it were, dead bodies of Abraham and Sarah; when the vigor and vertue of nature was even expired;
another wondered man was Isaac, issuing out of the dry, and as it were, dead bodies of Abraham and Sarah; when the vigor and virtue of nature was even expired;
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So Jesus Christ springs as a root out of a dry ground, as the Prophet speaks, Isai. 53. 2. When his Glory and Kingdom riseth in the world, it is usually out of causes that seem barren and improbable; and when he riseth,
So jesus christ springs as a root out of a dry ground, as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah 53. 2. When his Glory and Kingdom Riseth in the world, it is usually out of Causes that seem barren and improbable; and when he Riseth,
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and declare the hidden things of darkness, and therefore was called Zaphnath Paaneah, Gen. 41. 45. But Christ in this respect more wonderful, declaring the deep Counsels of God,
and declare the hidden things of darkness, and Therefore was called Zaphnath Paaneah, Gen. 41. 45. But christ in this respect more wondered, declaring the deep Counsels of God,
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Again, a wonderful person, saving all Egypt alive in the midst of famine; and his father and brethren from death by that provision which he stored up, and dispensed to them;
Again, a wondered person, Saving all Egypt alive in the midst of famine; and his father and brothers from death by that provision which he stored up, and dispensed to them;
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so Jesus Christ hath all heavenly provisions stored up in himself, whereby he doth feed and nourish the souls of men in the midst of that spiritual famine that sin hath brought upon them.
so jesus christ hath all heavenly provisions stored up in himself, whereby he does feed and nourish the Souls of men in the midst of that spiritual famine that since hath brought upon them.
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So Christ by the Word of his mouth, which the world accounts foolishness, slays the wicked with a destructive, and his people with a wholsom and saving slaughter.
So christ by the Word of his Mouth, which the world accounts foolishness, slays the wicked with a destructive, and his people with a wholesome and Saving slaughter.
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So in Jesus Christ, for the brightness and glory of the divinity to dwel and shine forth in the humanity, and the humanity not to be extinguisht or overwhelmed by it, is very wonderful.
So in jesus christ, for the brightness and glory of the divinity to dwell and shine forth in the humanity, and the humanity not to be extinguished or overwhelmed by it, is very wondered.
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That being without Rudder, Anchor, Ballast, &c. should yet preserve Noah, his house, and all the creatures with him upon the raging waters for an hundred and fifty dayes:
That being without Rudder, Anchor, Ballast, etc. should yet preserve Noah, his house, and all the creatures with him upon the raging waters for an hundred and fifty days:
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and so to continue for several dayes together, as is probable, that so many thousand Israelites, with their wives and children, with their beasts and cattel might pass over:
and so to continue for several days together, as is probable, that so many thousand Israelites, with their wives and children, with their beasts and cattle might pass over:
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In God there is nothing but what is infinite, incomprehensible, and inconceivable, and therefore wonderful: When we turn our eys upon Divinity, we are presently swallowed up.
In God there is nothing but what is infinite, incomprehensible, and inconceivable, and Therefore wondered: When we turn our eyes upon Divinity, we Are presently swallowed up.
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And the same Author in an Epistle to Caius the Monk hath this divine passage, By how much the nearer we come to God, the more clearly we know him to be above all knowledge.
And the same Author in an Epistle to Caius the Monk hath this divine passage, By how much the nearer we come to God, the more clearly we know him to be above all knowledge.
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and we often read, that when the Scribes and Pharises, and Doctors of the Law came to entrap him, by the wisdom of his answers he delivered himself, and sent them away ashamed.
and we often read, that when the Scribes and Pharisees, and Doctors of the Law Come to entrap him, by the Wisdom of his answers he Delivered himself, and sent them away ashamed.
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and amidst all the tentations and defilements of this world round about him, yet kept himself unspotted and pure, never departing from his Fathers Will;
and amid all the tentations and defilements of this world round about him, yet kept himself unspotted and pure, never departing from his Father's Will;
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So that by vertue of this union, the properties of the Godhead are ascribed to the Manhood; as to be Infinite, Omnipotent, &c. And, the properties of the Manhood are attributed to the Godhead; as to shed blood, dye, and suffer, and the like.
So that by virtue of this Union, the properties of the Godhead Are ascribed to the Manhood; as to be Infinite, Omnipotent, etc. And, the properties of the Manhood Are attributed to the Godhead; as to shed blood, die, and suffer, and the like.
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Yea, for the Creator to become a Creature; for the Eternal Spirit to be made Flesh; for the Holy God to be made Sin; the Ever-blessed God, to be made a Curse; the strong God to become weak; the Lord of Life to dye:
Yea, for the Creator to become a Creature; for the Eternal Spirit to be made Flesh; for the Holy God to be made since; the Ever-blessed God, to be made a Curse; the strong God to become weak; the Lord of Life to die:
for riches and poverty, glory and shame, strength and weakness, righteousness and sin, fulness and emptiness to meet thus together in this union, is such a Mystery as swalloweth up all finite Understandings.
for riches and poverty, glory and shame, strength and weakness, righteousness and since, fullness and emptiness to meet thus together in this Union, is such a Mystery as swalloweth up all finite Understandings.
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and bring in praise and glory to him in the Man Christ Jesus. The Apostle speaks forth this Mystery, Eph. 1. 10. That in the dispensation of the fulness of times, he might gather together in one, all things which are in heaven,
and bring in praise and glory to him in the Man christ jesus. The Apostle speaks forth this Mystery, Ephesians 1. 10. That in the Dispensation of the fullness of times, he might gather together in one, all things which Are in heaven,
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for the Humanity doth co-operate with the Divinity in swaying the Scepter, both of heaven and earth, Math. 28. 18. All power is given unto me, both in Heaven and in Earth.
for the Humanity does cooperate with the Divinity in swaying the Sceptre, both of heaven and earth, Math. 28. 18. All power is given unto me, both in Heaven and in Earth.
4. Fourthly, In this union, we yet see further wonders; we see the wonderful perfections of Almighty God shining forth in the highest and clearest discoveries of themselves to the world.
4. Fourthly, In this Union, we yet see further wonders; we see the wondered perfections of Almighty God shining forth in the highest and Clearest discoveries of themselves to the world.
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so that the Angels themselves, as it were, passing by the rest of Gods works, do especially gaze upon those discoveries that God hath made of himself in Jesus Christ:
so that the Angels themselves, as it were, passing by the rest of God's works, do especially gaze upon those discoveries that God hath made of himself in jesus christ:
we read, 1 Pet. 1. 12. Ephes. 3. 10. whether ye speak of Mercy, or of Truth, or of Patience, or of Justice, or of Power, or of Wisdom: all these in an eminent and astonishing way shine forth in the Man Christ Jesus.
we read, 1 Pet. 1. 12. Ephesians 3. 10. whither you speak of Mercy, or of Truth, or of Patience, or of justice, or of Power, or of Wisdom: all these in an eminent and astonishing Way shine forth in the Man christ jesus.
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2. In the second place, we shal present him wonderful in his Offices, as King, Priest, and Prophet: And it is sometheir wonderful to see these three formally to meet in their highest perfection in one and the same person.
2. In the second place, we shall present him wondered in his Offices, as King, Priest, and Prophet: And it is sometheir wondered to see these three formally to meet in their highest perfection in one and the same person.
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Melehizedeck, was a King and a Priest; Solomon a King and a Prophet; Samuel a Priest and a Prophet; but we read of none in whom all these Offices did formally meet together, but in Christ alone.
Melehizedeck, was a King and a Priest; Solomon a King and a Prophet; Samuel a Priest and a Prophet; but we read of none in whom all these Offices did formally meet together, but in christ alone.
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but Blood? any Guard, but Executioners? Again, A strange King, if you look upon his anointing: The Spirit was that oyl wherewith he was annointed of God:
but Blood? any Guard, but Executioners? Again, A strange King, if you look upon his anointing: The Spirit was that oil wherewith he was anointed of God:
other Scepters are of gold and silver, but Christs Scepter is, the word of his mouth; by this, he slays the wicked, destroys the Man of sin, subdues the hearts of men to himself:
other Sceptres Are of gold and silver, but Christ Sceptre is, the word of his Mouth; by this, he slays the wicked, Destroys the Man of since, subdues the hearts of men to himself:
Again, He is a strange King, if ye look upon the nature of his Kingdom, which consists not in outward pompe, magnificence and state, worldly honors, riches,
Again, He is a strange King, if you look upon the nature of his Kingdom, which consists not in outward pomp, magnificence and state, worldly honours, riches,
Neither is it carried on in a way visible to sense, for it comes not with observation, but secretly and silently without noise or tumult insinuates its self into the spirits of men,
Neither is it carried on in a Way visible to sense, for it comes not with observation, but secretly and silently without noise or tumult insinuates its self into the spirits of men,
This Kingdom in times of want, suffering, and persecution, when the Kingdoms of this world are whithering and falling, is then usually in the most rising and florishing State;
This Kingdom in times of want, suffering, and persecution, when the Kingdoms of this world Are whithering and falling, is then usually in the most rising and flourishing State;
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2. Secondly, If you look upon his Priesthood, He is a wonderful Priest: He is so a Priest, as that he is also the Altar and the Sacrifice: the Sacrifice is the Humanity, the Altar is the Divinity; the Priest is both these in their union;
2. Secondly, If you look upon his Priesthood, He is a wondered Priest: He is so a Priest, as that he is also the Altar and the Sacrifice: the Sacrifice is the Humanity, the Altar is the Divinity; the Priest is both these in their Union;
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In which Sacrifice he did indeed do wonderously, made an end of sin, brought in everlasting righteousness, reconciled man and the whole Creation unto his Father,
In which Sacrifice he did indeed doe wondrously, made an end of since, brought in everlasting righteousness, reconciled man and the Whole Creation unto his Father,
Other Priests had an outward consecration, anointing, washing, outward ornaments and attire, as a Mitre, Breastplate, Ʋrim and Thummim, an embroidered coat,
Other Priests had an outward consecration, anointing, washing, outward Ornament and attire, as a Mitre, Breastplate, Ʋrim and Thummim, an embroidered coat,
Lastly, He is also wonderful in his works; If you speak first, of the works of Creation, his wonderfulness shines forth here ▪ There is not the least creature but speaks out this Name of his.
Lastly, He is also wondered in his works; If you speak First, of the works of Creation, his wonderfulness shines forth Here ▪ There is not the least creature but speaks out this Name of his.
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And here I might lead you into the hidden secrets of Nature, and read you a large Lecture of Natural Philosophy; were it a work sutable to this place and Auditory:
And Here I might led you into the hidden secrets of Nature, and read you a large Lecture of Natural Philosophy; were it a work suitable to this place and Auditory:
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throws down the powers of darkness, dissolves all the works of the devil, and sets up a new Creation purely upon a new bottom, erecteth a beautiful structure of righteousness and holiness,
throws down the Powers of darkness, dissolves all the works of the Devil, and sets up a new Creation purely upon a new bottom, erecteth a beautiful structure of righteousness and holiness,
When the Sun is eclipsed, though then it hath lesser glory, yet because there is some strangeness in that appearance, every mans eye is turned upon it:
When the Sun is eclipsed, though then it hath lesser glory, yet Because there is Some strangeness in that appearance, every men eye is turned upon it:
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Was not this that which drew the Queen of Sheba from the uttermost parts of the Earth, the report which she heard of the wonderful wisdom of King Solomon? And do not stories tell us, that men came from all parts of the earth to behold the rare beauty of Penelope? But yet,
Was not this that which drew the Queen of Sheba from the uttermost parts of the Earth, the report which she herd of the wondered Wisdom of King Solomon? And do not stories tell us, that men Come from all parts of the earth to behold the rare beauty of Penelope? But yet,
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lo, A greater then Solomon is here, one in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, and a beauty which that of Penelope was scarce a shadow of.
lo, A greater then Solomon is Here, one in whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge, and a beauty which that of Penelope was scarce a shadow of.
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Oh that men would come to feed and to feast their souls in the contemplation of those rare excellencies, delights and perfections, which are treasured up in Jesus Christ.
O that men would come to feed and to feast their Souls in the contemplation of those rare excellencies, delights and perfections, which Are treasured up in jesus christ.
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his Person, his Offices, his Works, for in all he is wonderful. Things that are wonderful, have a heighth, depth, and bredth in them, not easily discovered:
his Person, his Offices, his Works, for in all he is wondered. Things that Are wondered, have a height, depth, and breadth in them, not Easily discovered:
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The Apostle in the third to the Ephes. having spoken in the beginning of the Chapter of the great mysterie of Christ which was hid in God, comes to pray in ver. 18. that the Ephesians might be able with all Saints to comprehend what is the heighth, depth, length and breadth:
The Apostle in the third to the Ephesians having spoken in the beginning of the Chapter of the great mystery of christ which was hid in God, comes to pray in ver. 18. that the Ephesians might be able with all Saints to comprehend what is the height, depth, length and breadth:
In natural things there are but three dimensions, length, breadth and depth: but here are four for Saints to be daily exercised in the comprehending of.
In natural things there Are but three dimensions, length, breadth and depth: but Here Are four for Saints to be daily exercised in the comprehending of.
and take hold of what is discovered. He that is heir apparent to the Crown, looks upon the Majesty, Royalty and Riches of the King, with another eye then a meer stranger;
and take hold of what is discovered. He that is heir apparent to the Crown, looks upon the Majesty, Royalty and Riches of the King, with Another eye then a mere stranger;
To whom will you liken the Lord, saith the Prophet, or what likeness will you compare unto him? Isa. 40. 18. And there is nothing that can be compared to him, in Heaven or Earth:
To whom will you liken the Lord, Says the Prophet, or what likeness will you compare unto him? Isaiah 40. 18. And there is nothing that can be compared to him, in Heaven or Earth:
And therefore when thou fallest down before him to worship him, take heed of representing him to thy self under any created form, lest thou worship an Idol set up in thy brain instead of God.
And Therefore when thou Fallest down before him to worship him, take heed of representing him to thy self under any created from, lest thou worship an Idol Set up in thy brain instead of God.
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In nothing is God more wonderful, then in the path and method wherein he walks: And this is that which many forward Professors in our dayes have been offended at;
In nothing is God more wondered, then in the path and method wherein he walks: And this is that which many forward Professors in our days have been offended At;
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having prescribed to God his way, wherein they intended to follow him, he choosing out another-way to himself, they have then deserted him, and departed from him.
having prescribed to God his Way, wherein they intended to follow him, he choosing out another-way to himself, they have then deserted him, and departed from him.
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Can God (say they) prepare a Table in the wilderness? Can he give us water in this dry and thirsty Land? We forget this name of his in the Text, when ever we distrust him:
Can God (say they) prepare a Table in the Wilderness? Can he give us water in this dry and thirsty Land? We forget this name of his in the Text, when ever we distrust him:
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how do our hearts faint and die within us? He is wonderful in Counsel to guide thee, in Power to support thee, in Mercy to pardon thee, in Goodness to supply thee; and therefore distrust him not.
how do our hearts faint and die within us? He is wondered in Counsel to guide thee, in Power to support thee, in Mercy to pardon thee, in goodness to supply thee; and Therefore distrust him not.
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Thou haply seest the work of thy salvation encountred with great difficulties, and strong opposition, and great mountains laid in the way of Sions glory:
Thou haply See the work of thy salvation encountered with great difficulties, and strong opposition, and great Mountains laid in the Way of Zions glory:
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We have cryed and prayed for Justice, for Reformation, for the Kingdom of Christ, the throwing down the Man of Sin: but few of us knew what indeed we prayed for;
We have cried and prayed for justice, for Reformation, for the Kingdom of christ, the throwing down the Man of since: but few of us knew what indeed we prayed for;
and therefore when God hath been giving in these things to us, though not according to our apprehensions of them, the same zeal hath been improved against them as was before for them.
and Therefore when God hath been giving in these things to us, though not according to our apprehensions of them, the same zeal hath been improved against them as was before for them.
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for it will be such a time of trouble, as hath never been since there was a Nation as Daniel speaks, Dan. 12. 1. And the work may be done in such a way,
for it will be such a time of trouble, as hath never been since there was a nation as daniel speaks, Dan. 12. 1. And the work may be done in such a Way,
let this give life to our hopes, and wings to our faith: thou hast great works to be done within thee, great corruptions to be subdued; great temptations conquered; great wants to be supplied;
let this give life to our hope's, and wings to our faith: thou hast great works to be done within thee, great corruptions to be subdued; great temptations conquered; great Wants to be supplied;
and so there are yet great works to be done in the world, the peace of Sion to be established, the throne of the Beast to be demolished, the Nations to be called and gathered, the Gospel to be propagated, Gog and Magog to be destroyed;
and so there Are yet great works to be done in the world, the peace of Sion to be established, the throne of the Beast to be demolished, the nations to be called and gathered, the Gospel to be propagated, Gog and Magog to be destroyed;
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that nothing but wonderful power and wisdom is able, to accomplish these things; yet, let our expectations be kept up to the heighth; for here is One whose name is Wonderful, is ingaged in them:
that nothing but wondered power and Wisdom is able, to accomplish these things; yet, let our Expectations be kept up to the height; for Here is One whose name is Wondered, is engaged in them:
and upon the method wherein he walks, and upon the glory and perfection of the works themselves when they are brought to pass; His works all along shall savor of this name of his.
and upon the method wherein he walks, and upon the glory and perfection of the works themselves when they Are brought to pass; His works all along shall savour of this name of his.
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Let us learn then, silently to sit down and wonder at what we cannot comprehend. Sure this is the great end of God, in all those wonderful appearances of his, in the Lord Jesus, to put the hearts of his poor people for ever, into a sweet astonishment.
Let us Learn then, silently to fit down and wonder At what we cannot comprehend. Sure this is the great end of God, in all those wondered appearances of his, in the Lord jesus, to put the hearts of his poor people for ever, into a sweet astonishment.
It is said of Christ at his glorious appearance, that he shal come to be admired in all that believe, 2 Thes. 1, 10. He shall appear every way wonderful; and the proper and genuine entertainment of wonderful things, is to wonder at them.
It is said of christ At his glorious appearance, that he shall come to be admired in all that believe, 2 Thebes 1, 10. He shall appear every Way wondered; and the proper and genuine entertainment of wondered things, is to wonder At them.
and all things visible and secular, and divinely gaze upon these wonderful things of Jesus Christ, till we find a sweet amazement seizing upon all the powers of the soul,
and all things visible and secular, and divinely gaze upon these wondered things of jesus christ, till we find a sweet amazement seizing upon all the Powers of the soul,
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comprehendeth all things, and yet is himself incomprehensible, whom the heavens, yea, the heaven of heavens cannot contain, whose centre is everywhere,
comprehendeth all things, and yet is himself incomprehensible, whom the heavens, yea, the heaven of heavens cannot contain, whose centre is everywhere,
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what a wonderful person is this! And so look upon his Eternity and wonder. Eternity (as the Schools define it) is, Interminabilis, & tota simul vitae possessio;
what a wondered person is this! And so look upon his Eternity and wonder. Eternity (as the Schools define it) is, Interminabilis, & tota simul vitae possessio;
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Time it is Nunc fluens, but Eternity is Nunc stans, an everlasting moment; whereby, Christ (considered as God ) possesseth his own endless life in one moment:
Time it is Nunc fluens, but Eternity is Nunc stans, an everlasting moment; whereby, christ (considered as God) Possesses his own endless life in one moment:
here Wisdom is the same thing with Power, and Power with Justice, and Justice with Mercy: nay, there is not matter and form, actus & potentia, essence and operation in him:
Here Wisdom is the same thing with Power, and Power with justice, and justice with Mercy: nay, there is not matter and from, actus & potentia, essence and operation in him:
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look upon him in his Eminency and wonder, as having all the perfections of every creature, from the highest to the lowest Eminently in himself, they being all but dark beams of that divine glory whereof he is the Sun from which they proceed,
look upon him in his Eminency and wonder, as having all the perfections of every creature, from the highest to the lowest Eminently in himself, they being all but dark beams of that divine glory whereof he is the Sun from which they proceed,
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and upon which they do depend, and are infinitely, as in the first cause comprehended in himself. As Xeuxis, when he drew the Picture of Helena, had all the beautiful Virgins of Greece before him;
and upon which they do depend, and Are infinitely, as in the First cause comprehended in himself. As Xeuxis, when he drew the Picture of Helena, had all the beautiful Virgins of Greece before him;
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so all the several stamps and lineaments of beauty which are scattered up and down through the whole Creation, are all gathered up in a transcendent manner in the person of Jesus Christ.
so all the several stamps and lineaments of beauty which Are scattered up and down through the Whole Creation, Are all gathered up in a transcendent manner in the person of jesus christ.
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behold it in that intimate and immediate conjunction it hath with the Godhead: and here wonder to see how heaven and earth embrace: the Humanity raised infinitely high; the Divinity stooping infinitley low:
behold it in that intimate and immediate conjunction it hath with the Godhead: and Here wonder to see how heaven and earth embrace: the Humanity raised infinitely high; the Divinity stooping infinitley low:
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here are as well mysteries for admiration, as causes for reason, even such as have non-plust the deepest Philosophers, and the ablest Humanists: so that the creatures are not (as the Papists say of their Images) Idiotarum libri, books for Idiots only,
Here Are as well Mysteres for admiration, as Causes for reason, even such as have nonplussed the Deepest Philosophers, and the Ablest Humanists: so that the creatures Are not (as the Papists say of their Images) Idiotarum Libri, books for Idiots only,
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David speaking of these works of God, in the 104. Psal. His heart was so full, that he is faint in the midst of his discourse to stand still, and wonder;
David speaking of these works of God, in the 104. Psalm His heart was so full, that he is faint in the midst of his discourse to stand still, and wonder;
and Stars send their light, heat, and influence downward, when it is more natural for light and heat to ascend upward? What is it? that gives the Rain-bow its various colours,
and Stars send their Light, heat, and influence downward, when it is more natural for Light and heat to ascend upward? What is it? that gives the Rainbow its various colours,
and why do not the proud waves thereof overflow the bancks, when as they rise many degrees above them? Whose power and wisdom hath done all these things, what is his name, or his sons name, if thou canst tell?
and why do not the proud waves thereof overflow the banks, when as they rise many Degrees above them? Whose power and Wisdom hath done all these things, what is his name, or his Sons name, if thou Canst tell?
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Every Flower in the Garden, Tree in the Orchard, those several beauties wherewith thou seest the Earth bedecked, may represent this wonderful one Jesus Christ in a delightfull appearance to thee:
Every Flower in the Garden, Tree in the Orchard, those several beauty's wherewith thou See the Earth bedecked, may represent this wondered one jesus christ in a delightful appearance to thee:
who is the sweetness of all things sweet: the beauty of all things beautiful: the glory of all things glorious. Yea, who is the form of every form, the life of all lives: that One Eternal root and seed, out of which all other seeds and roots do originally spring.
who is the sweetness of all things sweet: the beauty of all things beautiful: the glory of all things glorious. Yea, who is the from of every from, the life of all lives: that One Eternal root and seed, out of which all other seeds and roots do originally spring.
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for it is unity that brought forth plurality: and all plurality is eminently comprehended in unity. And therefore, seeing Jesus Christ hath as it were multiplyed himself into such various beauties, forms,
for it is unity that brought forth plurality: and all plurality is eminently comprehended in unity. And Therefore, seeing jesus christ hath as it were multiplied himself into such various beauty's, forms,
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and images, let us by these rise up above these, unto himself who is all, and infinitely more then all these. And endeavour in the most simple and abstracted acts of the mind, to close with him, who is the most simple and abstracted being;
and Images, let us by these rise up above these, unto himself who is all, and infinitely more then all these. And endeavour in the most simple and abstracted acts of the mind, to close with him, who is the most simple and abstracted being;
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So divine providence, in a secret and invisible way, guides the several, cross, and interfering motions of the creature, with much Order and harmony, to their due and proper end.
So divine providence, in a secret and invisible Way, guides the several, cross, and interfering motions of the creature, with much Order and harmony, to their due and proper end.
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as a Lamb in the midst of Wolves, as a little spark of fire in the midst of those impetuous waves of persecution that have every moment threatned to overwhelm her:
as a Lamb in the midst of Wolves, as a little spark of fire in the midst of those impetuous waves of persecution that have every moment threatened to overwhelm her:
What changes have been made in Government, both Martial and Civil; putting both into new forms, and models; and all this to be done without the loss and destruction of both, is, to considering men, strange and wonderful.
What changes have been made in Government, both Martial and Civil; putting both into new forms, and models; and all this to be done without the loss and destruction of both, is, to considering men, strange and wondered.
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As also to behold what mighty Armies have been subdued, what impregnable Forts gained, what deep and desperate Plots discovered, what eminent Victories atchieved in England, Scotland, Ireland:
As also to behold what mighty Armies have been subdued, what impregnable Forts gained, what deep and desperate Plots discovered, what eminent Victories achieved in England, Scotland, Ireland:
All these laid together, may cause us with astonishment to cry out, as it is in Balaams Prophesie, What hath God wrought! Who can look upon these things with an unprejudiced spirit,
All these laid together, may cause us with astonishment to cry out, as it is in Balaams Prophesy, What hath God wrought! Who can look upon these things with an unprejudiced Spirit,
how it robs him of his glory, seeks to undermine him, in the great designs he is carrying on in the world, makes Him a shadow, a meer nothing, setting up it self, or some poor creature in his Throne:
how it robs him of his glory, seeks to undermine him, in the great designs he is carrying on in the world, makes Him a shadow, a mere nothing, setting up it self, or Some poor creature in his Throne:
And then look upon that transcendent happiness, those unutterable delights, dignities, prerogatives and perfections which God hath provided for thee, and bestowed upon thee in Jesus Christ, look on them till thou art amazed before them.
And then look upon that transcendent happiness, those unutterable delights, dignities, prerogatives and perfections which God hath provided for thee, and bestowed upon thee in jesus christ, look on them till thou art amazed before them.
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what strange innovations he hath made within thee: what glorious deliverances he hath accomplisht for thee: When Christ was upon the Earth, he opened the eys of the blind;
what strange innovations he hath made within thee: what glorious Deliverances he hath accomplished for thee: When christ was upon the Earth, he opened the eyes of the blind;
unstopped the ears of the deaf: raised the dead, dispossessed the devils, rebuked the wind, calmed the seas, stopped issues of blood, cleansed the Leapers, &c. which the people beholding, in one place we read, they wondred greatly, in another, they were astonisht with a great astonishment, in a third, saying, What manner of man is this?
unstopped the ears of the deaf: raised the dead, dispossessed the Devils, rebuked the wind, calmed the Seas, stopped issues of blood, cleansed the Leapers, etc. which the people beholding, in one place we read, they wondered greatly, in Another, they were astonished with a great astonishment, in a third, saying, What manner of man is this?
So, canst thou look within thee, and see all these works, and miracles wrought, in thine own heart? let that glorious power, that hath done these things, be wonderful to thee.
So, Canst thou look within thee, and see all these works, and Miracles wrought, in thine own heart? let that glorious power, that hath done these things, be wondered to thee.
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as the Papists, Lutherans, Arminians do the high and secret work of divine Predestination; The Celestines, and Manichees the Doctrine of Gods particular Providence:
as the Papists, Lutherans, Arminians do the high and secret work of divine Predestination; The Celestines, and manichees the Doctrine of God's particular Providence:
and when reason in man is elevated and renewed into its primitive state, and is not byassed or seduced by fleshly lusts, it suggests nothing that is repugnant to the Oracles of God,
and when reason in man is elevated and renewed into its primitive state, and is not biased or seduced by fleshly Lustiest, it suggests nothing that is repugnant to the Oracles of God,
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as we read, Rom. 11. 33. O the depth of the riches, of the wisdom and knowledge of God! and Dionysius Areop. reading the Book of the Revelation, left it thus, Non reprobo quod non intelligo;
as we read, Rom. 11. 33. O the depth of the riches, of the Wisdom and knowledge of God! and Dionysius Areopagus. reading the Book of the Revelation, left it thus, Non reprobo quod non intelligo;
And here I might (though perhaps, not without a little digression) acquaint you with the frothy fancies, and vain disquisitions of some of the Schoolmen, and other modern Writers:
And Here I might (though perhaps, not without a little digression) acquaint you with the frothy fancies, and vain disquisitions of Some of the Schoolmen, and other modern Writers:
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When Peter asked our Saviour somewhat a curious question concerning John, Joh. 21. 21. And what shall this man do? Christs takes him up somewhat roundly, in the next verse, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me;
When Peter asked our Saviour somewhat a curious question Concerning John, John 21. 21. And what shall this man do? Christ Takes him up somewhat roundly, in the next verse, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me;
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3. Thirdly, and especially, This reproves sottish people among us, who though the Lord Jesus is thus every way wonderful, in his Person, Offices, and Works; and though God hath in such an admirable way discovered himself, through him, unto the world;
3. Thirdly, and especially, This reproves sottish people among us, who though the Lord jesus is thus every Way wondered, in his Person, Offices, and Works; and though God hath in such an admirable Way discovered himself, through him, unto the world;
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Some are Ignorant of Jesus Christ, have never seriously set themselves to inquire into the deep mysteries of the Gospel, in whom the god of this world hath blinded their eyes, that the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ shines not upon them, but live as if there was neither Christ, nor Gospel, nor Heaven, nor God in the world.
some Are Ignorant of jesus christ, have never seriously Set themselves to inquire into the deep Mysteres of the Gospel, in whom the god of this world hath blinded their eyes, that the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ shines not upon them, but live as if there was neither christ, nor Gospel, nor Heaven, nor God in the world.
and their children, and are so buried in the world, that they look not up to Jesus Christ, to admire those divine wonders that are evidently held forth in him.
and their children, and Are so buried in the world, that they look not up to jesus christ, to admire those divine wonders that Are evidently held forth in him.
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The Prophet complains of some, Isa. 5. 12. That the Harp the Viol, the Tabret, and wine are in their Feasts, but they regard not the works of the Lord,
The Prophet complains of Some, Isaiah 5. 12. That the Harp the Violent, the Tabret, and wine Are in their Feasts, but they regard not the works of the Lord,
Men, whose eyes are bewitched and dazzeled with the inchanting splendor of earthly things, are disabled from beholding and admiring the Spiritual glory of Jesus Christ, and of his works.
Men, whose eyes Are bewitched and dazzled with the enchanting splendour of earthly things, Are disabled from beholding and admiring the Spiritual glory of jesus christ, and of his works.
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and they determine their thoughts and affections upon them, and rise no higher, and so are spiritually guilty of that Idolatry which the Apostle chargeth upon the Heathens, Rom. 1. Who worshipped, and served the creature more then the Creator, God blessed for ever. Rom. 1. 25.
and they determine their thoughts and affections upon them, and rise no higher, and so Are spiritually guilty of that Idolatry which the Apostle charges upon the heathens, Rom. 1. Who worshipped, and served the creature more then the Creator, God blessed for ever. Rom. 1. 25.
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But that we may now in the close of all excite you to this heavenly work of Admiration, we shall set it before you, both in the sublimity, and the efficacy of it, that you may not look upon it as a fancy, or a meer speculation.
But that we may now in the close of all excite you to this heavenly work of Admiration, we shall Set it before you, both in the sublimity, and the efficacy of it, that you may not look upon it as a fancy, or a mere speculation.
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and to enjoy that which is beyond all comprehension: The soul hath never such a clear sight of God as God, then when she is rapt up highest, in the admiration of him:
and to enjoy that which is beyond all comprehension: The soul hath never such a clear sighed of God as God, then when she is rapt up highest, in the admiration of him:
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for so long as in our pursuits after God in his being, or in his works, we comprehend what we pursue, we conceive him under some finite notion, and make but a creature of him;
for so long as in our pursuits After God in his being, or in his works, we comprehend what we pursue, we conceive him under Some finite notion, and make but a creature of him;
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and lies down astonisht under the brightness of that glory it cannot behold: now hath it a rude discovery, even of infinity, and incomprehensibleness.
and lies down astonished under the brightness of that glory it cannot behold: now hath it a rude discovery, even of infinity, and incomprehensibleness.
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And thus the Saints in glory, though their spirits are raised, enlarged, fortified, that they might be able to receive living streams of bliss, pleasures,
And thus the Saints in glory, though their spirits Are raised, enlarged, fortified, that they might be able to receive living streams of bliss, pleasures,
yet, there is something still in him infinitely beyond what they receive, or can possibly comprehend, into which they are absorpt, and swallowed up, and enjoy it only by a holy amazement, and admiration of it.
yet, there is something still in him infinitely beyond what they receive, or can possibly comprehend, into which they Are absorbed, and swallowed up, and enjoy it only by a holy amazement, and admiration of it.
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As I have read of a fellow, who having perused a very obscure and difficult Author, and being demanded his judgement of it, Answered, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. What I understood in him was excellent,
As I have read of a fellow, who having perused a very Obscure and difficult Author, and being demanded his judgement of it, Answered,, etc. What I understood in him was excellent,
A divine and holy fear of God, fills the heart, whiles it is wondring at him. When the soul is gazing upon a majesty and glory, that is infinitely above it, it cannot but secretly tremble before it.
A divine and holy Fear of God, fills the heart, while it is wondering At him. When the soul is gazing upon a majesty and glory, that is infinitely above it, it cannot but secretly tremble before it.
but cannot comprehend: As Augustine speaking of the deeps of divine Providence, and the secrets of Predestination, against those that cavil at them, saith, Quaeris turationem? ego expavescam altitudinem:
but cannot comprehend: As Augustine speaking of the deeps of divine Providence, and the secrets of Predestination, against those that cavil At them, Says, Quaeris turationem? ego expavescam altitudinem:
Art thou enquiring a reason? I will tremble at the heighth, &c. When a man is beholding the infinite wisdom, purity, and excellency of Christ, it cannot but make him to reflect upon his own darkness, filthiness, and baseness, with an holy fear and trembling.
Art thou inquiring a reason? I will tremble At the height, etc. When a man is beholding the infinite Wisdom, purity, and excellency of christ, it cannot but make him to reflect upon his own darkness, filthiness, and baseness, with an holy Fear and trembling.
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So that, hast thou been a wonderful sinner? here is a more wonderful Saviour: are thy sins wonderfully great? here is a more wonderful mercy to pardon them,
So that, hast thou been a wondered sinner? Here is a more wondered Saviour: Are thy Sins wonderfully great? Here is a more wondered mercy to pardon them,
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And are thy wants, thy weakness, thy distempers wonderful, that thou canst not know them? here is power, holiness, fulness more wonderful, and farther above thy knowledge.
And Are thy Wants, thy weakness, thy distempers wondered, that thou Canst not know them? Here is power, holiness, fullness more wondered, and farther above thy knowledge.
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The Eye, having beheld the brightness of the Sun, seeth all other light far below it. Moses seeing him that is Invisible, beheld such riches and glory, enjoyed such sweetness and pleasures in God,
The Eye, having beheld the brightness of the Sun, sees all other Light Far below it. Moses seeing him that is Invisible, beheld such riches and glory, enjoyed such sweetness and pleasures in God,
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Paul being rapt up to the third heavens, and in a divine extasie, admiring the unutterable things of Christ, accounted all but loss and dung for the knowledge of him.
Paul being rapt up to the third heavens, and in a divine ecstasy, admiring the unutterable things of christ, accounted all but loss and dung for the knowledge of him.
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And our Lord Jesus living alwaies in the clear sight of his Fathers glory, was not at all allured or affected with the glory of the Kingdoms of this world, when it was by Satan set before him.
And our Lord jesus living always in the clear sighed of his Father's glory, was not At all allured or affected with the glory of the Kingdoms of this world, when it was by Satan Set before him.
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As those two Stars called Gemini, the one ariseth as the other falleth: So as Christ is raised and exalted in us, so do we fall down lower and lower in the esteem of our selves.
As those two Stars called Gemini, the one arises as the other falls: So as christ is raised and exalted in us, so do we fallen down lower and lower in the esteem of our selves.
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When after all thy knowledge of him, thy Commmnion with him, thy enjoyments and receits from him, thou hearest yet a voice speaking to thee, thou shalt yet enjoy and see greater things then these. Ʋse last:
When After all thy knowledge of him, thy Communion with him, thy enjoyments and receits from him, thou Hearst yet a voice speaking to thee, thou shalt yet enjoy and see greater things then these. Ʋse last:
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Let us learn and endeavor to be wonderful in our actings for him, as he is in his actings for us. That we may now all strive to be (as it was said of Joshua the Priest,
Let us Learn and endeavour to be wondered in our actings for him, as he is in his actings for us. That we may now all strive to be (as it was said of joshua the Priest,
and his fellows in another sense) men of wonder. Surely if we do visibly deny our selves, subject all our own Interests to the glory of Christ, the promoting the Gospel,
and his Fellows in Another sense) men of wonder. Surely if we do visibly deny our selves, Subject all our own Interests to the glory of christ, the promoting the Gospel,
and establishing Justice and Righteousness in the Nation, and in our whole conversation, cross the common course of the world, we shall be men of wonder in our generation,
and establishing justice and Righteousness in the nation, and in our Whole Conversation, cross the Common course of the world, we shall be men of wonder in our generation,
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the name of a Commonwealth will do little service, if we do not see the common good sought and promoted, common grievances and burthens removed, and Common Justice impartially administred throughout the Nation.
the name of a Commonwealth will do little service, if we do not see the Common good sought and promoted, Common grievances and burdens removed, and Common justice impartially administered throughout the nation.
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and those that do, or hereafter may sit at the Stern of this Commonwealth, would set their shoulders effectually to these great works, that the poor Church of Christ may live and flourish under the wings of such Rulers and Governors, which the Lord hath promised she should enjoy in these last times: And that sweet promise may be fulfilled upon her, Isai. 60. 17, 18. I will also make thy Officers peace, and thine Exactors Righteousness;
and those that do, or hereafter may fit At the Stern of this Commonwealth, would Set their shoulders effectually to these great works, that the poor Church of christ may live and flourish under the wings of such Rulers and Governors, which the Lord hath promised she should enjoy in these last times: And that sweet promise may be fulfilled upon her, Isaiah 60. 17, 18. I will also make thy Officers peace, and thine Exactors Righteousness;
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Violence shall no more be heard in thy Land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy wals Salvation, and thy gates Praise. FINIS.
Violence shall no more be herd in thy Land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. FINIS.
Admirabilis nativitate, Consiliarius praedicatione, fortis Deus in operatione, Pater seculi in resurrectione, Princeps pacis in perpe•uâ beatitudine. Ber. Serm. 10.
Admirabilis Nativity, Consiliarius predication, fortis Deus in operation, Pater Seculi in resurrection, Princeps pacis in perpe•uâ Beatitude. Ber. Sermon 10.
