A discourse on the resurrection, occasion'd by the death of a friend wherein is treated the glory, the nature, the certainty, the useful influence [brace] of the resurrection / by Walter Cross, M.A.
THere are three remarkable Heads of Dscourse in these two Verses: 1. The Necessity of a Resurrection, must. 2. The Nature of the Resurrection, in a Prophetical Description, Death is swallowed up in Victory.
THere Are three remarkable Heads of Dscourse in these two Verses: 1. The Necessity of a Resurrection, must. 2. The Nature of the Resurrection, in a Prophetical Description, Death is swallowed up in Victory.
and that in Answer to a Question by way of Objection, v 35. And with what Body do they come? the Apostle answers it by giving a Character of a rais'd Body in seven several Properties:
and that in Answer to a Question by Way of Objection, v 35. And with what Body do they come? the Apostle answers it by giving a Character of a raised Body in seven several Properties:
The first from the place where it will live, v. 40. Coelestial; the last from the Pattern to which it will be conform, v. 45, to 50. the Image of the Heavenly;
The First from the place where it will live, v. 40. Celestial; the last from the Pattern to which it will be conform, v. 45, to 50. the Image of the Heavenly;
the other five are inherent Qualities of the Body, four of them inserted between v. 41, and 45. the other, viz. Immortality, first here mention'd, and is the most usual term to comprehend the whole, being of the same import with Eternal Life; with this I shall begin:
the other five Are inherent Qualities of the Body, four of them inserted between v. 41, and 45. the other, viz. Immortality, First Here mentioned, and is the most usual term to comprehend the Whole, being of the same import with Eternal Life; with this I shall begin:
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Angels are immortal because Spirits, but the Immortality of Body tho' spiritual, and Spirits are of different kinds, the one by an entire Oneness, the other by a constant Agreement and Harmony;
Angels Are immortal Because Spirits, but the Immortality of Body though spiritual, and Spirits Are of different Kinds, the one by an entire Oneness, the other by a constant Agreement and Harmony;
Angels are more liable to be annihilated, made nothing, than dissolv'd, but glorifi'd Bodies, capable of descerption into pieces and parts, by suitable Power and Skill;
Angels Are more liable to be annihilated, made nothing, than dissolved, but glorified Bodies, capable of descerption into Pieces and parts, by suitable Power and Skill;
its a Mystery hidden in horrid Darkness, and there let it remain conceal'd, may we but know this Life its enough. 2. That Immortality or Immoriturity of Adam in Paradise;
its a Mystery hidden in horrid Darkness, and there let it remain concealed, may we but know this Life its enough. 2. That Immortality or Immoriturity of Adam in Paradise;
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no fall but that could have broken Legg or Arm, that he should not have been preserv'd from, that was, he could have not dyed, this he cannot dye, Luk. 20.36. Neither can they dye any more, being the Children of the Resurrection:
no fallen but that could have broken Leg or Arm, that he should not have been preserved from, that was, he could have not died, this he cannot die, Luk. 20.36. Neither can they die any more, being the Children of the Resurrection:
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hence, (2.) Immortality is comprehensive of all the other, for this Life is our ultimate end, Rom 6 22 Having you fruit unto Holiness, and the End everlasting Life;
hence, (2.) Immortality is comprehensive of all the other, for this Life is our ultimate end, Rom 6 22 Having you fruit unto Holiness, and the End everlasting Life;
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and the End has all in it: Glory is the Manifestation of this Life, Col. 3.3. Our Life is hid with God in Christ: 2 Cor. 4.10. Then the Life of Jesus shall be made manifest in our (now) mortal flesh: Spiritual is the remote and incorruptible, the more nigh foundation and reason of it;
and the End has all in it: Glory is the Manifestation of this Life, Col. 3.3. Our Life is hid with God in christ: 2 Cor. 4.10. Then the Life of jesus shall be made manifest in our (now) Mortal Flesh: Spiritual is the remote and incorruptible, the more High Foundation and reason of it;
no mam'd, no lam'd, no more wastful Watchfulness or useless Lethargy, Rev. 21.4. No more pain: 22.2. The Leaves of the Trees will serve for healing the Nations:
no mamed, no lamed, no more wasteful Watchfulness or useless Lethargy, Rev. 21.4. No more pain: 22.2. The Leaves of the Trees will serve for healing the nations:
Physitian, Chyrurgion, and Apothecary, useful and comfortable Callings in this life, will cease as useless, in that no more costly Druggs, bitter Potions, and loathsome Bolas's;
physician, Chirurgeon, and Apothecary, useful and comfortable Callings in this life, will cease as useless, in that no more costly Drugs, bitter Potions, and loathsome Bolas's;
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our blessed Jesus who was wounded for our Transgressions, thorough whose stripes we were heal'd, will be all in all, the Balm of his Body will be an universal Antidote;
our blessed jesus who was wounded for our Transgressions, through whose stripes we were healed, will be all in all, the Balm of his Body will be an universal Antidote;
and as outward Medicines are a second Disease, so inward Grief, Sorrow and Care, the Native Results of the Souls Sympathy with the Body in her Affliction, will be at an End too, Rev. 7.16, 17. He will wipe away all Tears from your Eyes.
and as outward Medicines Are a second Disease, so inward Grief, Sorrow and Care, the Native Results of the Souls sympathy with the Body in her Affliction, will be At an End too, Rev. 7.16, 17. He will wipe away all Tears from your Eyes.
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But this Incorruptible, tho' a Negative Word, not a Negative Thing, it supposes such a stable state of Health, such an exact Temper of the Elements, that doth contemn the Assistance of Art;
But this Incorruptible, though a Negative Word, not a Negative Thing, it supposes such a stable state of Health, such an exact Temper of the Elements, that does contemn the Assistance of Art;
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for what is incorruptible is impassible, and thus these that live in Torments are not, but have their Constitution as much fitted for Suffering as the other for Activity. O dreadful state! Immortal, but not Incorruptible!
for what is incorruptible is impassable, and thus these that live in Torments Are not, but have their Constitution as much fitted for Suffering as the other for Activity. O dreadful state! Immortal, but not Incorruptible!
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to have senses quick like Lightning to feel, and durable as an Anvil to last, under repeated strokes, without pause and smarting, without any allay of Ease:
to have Senses quick like Lightning to feel, and durable as an Anvil to last, under repeated Strokes, without pause and smarting, without any allay of Ease:
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It is a Blessing the whole Earth will rejoyce in, Rom. 8.21. The Creature it self also shall be delivered from the Bondage of Corruption into the Glorious Liberty, when the Restitution of all things, Acts 3. is come to pass;
It is a Blessing the Whole Earth will rejoice in, Rom. 8.21. The Creature it self also shall be Delivered from the Bondage of Corruption into the Glorious Liberty, when the Restitution of all things, Acts 3. is come to pass;
but if this Body was more under the Curse than other Creatures by virtue of nigher Union to the Soul, it shall more glory and rejoyce in that new Marriage,
but if this Body was more under the Curse than other Creatures by virtue of nigher union to the Soul, it shall more glory and rejoice in that new Marriage,
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when cloath'd in its Wedding Ornaments, than all these Attendants in their renew'd Subjection. 3. In Glory our Bodies can never become Incorruptible and Immortal without being glorious;
when clothed in its Wedding Ornament, than all these Attendants in their renewed Subjection. 3. In Glory our Bodies can never become Incorruptible and Immortal without being glorious;
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the more Health, the more Beauty we distinguish between Death, Disease and Deformity, but the Remedy to any of them can never be compleat without curing all of 'em: Our Bodies, Phil. 3.21.
the more Health, the more Beauty we distinguish between Death, Disease and Deformity, but the Remedy to any of them can never be complete without curing all of they: Our Bodies, Philip 3.21.
or Colour, or Air, the Eye or Nose, Body or Face under some disfigurement, and when Old Age or Diseases come, these ruins of Beauty that appear'd in Health and Youth,
or Colour, or Air, the Eye or Nose, Body or Face under Some disfigurement, and when Old Age or Diseases come, these ruins of Beauty that appeared in Health and Youth,
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whether, the Skin wrinckles, the Colour vanishes, the Breath is nauseous, and the Look is ghastly, which Death consummates with an Intollerableness to the dearest Lover, most faithful Friend, or nearest Relation:
whither, the Skin wrinkles, the Colour Vanishes, the Breath is nauseous, and the Look is ghastly, which Death consummates with an Intolerableness to the dearest Lover, most faithful Friend, or nearest Relation:
Beauty is the sweetness of Colour, enlivn'd with a radient Air, resulting from most brisk and vigorous Spirits, set in an harmonious proportion of Parts,
Beauty is the sweetness of Colour, enlivned with a radiant Air, resulting from most brisk and vigorous Spirits, Set in an harmonious proportion of Parts,
this kind of Beauty in an infant-degree seems to be the cloathing whereof our first Parents were depriv'd by the Fall, their sin begat their Nakedness, and Nakedness their Shame. For,
this kind of Beauty in an infant-degree seems to be the clothing whereof our First Parents were deprived by the Fallen, their since begat their Nakedness, and Nakedness their Shame. For,
3. All Beasts, Plants, Trees and Grass, have by Nature a beautiful natural Cloathing, Hair, Leaves, Husks, Feathers, Flowers, Blade, Bark, and generally delightsome;
3. All Beasts, Plants, Trees and Grass, have by Nature a beautiful natural Clothing, Hair, Leaves, Husks, Feathers, Flowers, Blade, Bark, and generally delightsome;
5. These Exhalations and Vapours that flow from the Body of Man so plenteously, and tend to Adornment in other Creatures, in Hair and Feathers, should have been to as good use in man as in other Creatures,
5. These Exhalations and Vapours that flow from the Body of Man so plenteously, and tend to Adornment in other Creatures, in Hair and Feathers, should have been to as good use in man as in other Creatures,
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The true way of being beautiful is to become a Child, a Daughter of the Resurrection, a Member of the Church of God, Eph. 2.26. these Christ will present without Spot or Wrinckle, within and without;
The true Way of being beautiful is to become a Child, a Daughter of the Resurrection, a Member of the Church of God, Ephesians 2.26. these christ will present without Spot or Wrinkle, within and without;
though now the Blackness only were not like that of the Smith, but like that of the Aethiopian, Dan. 12.3. They shall be clear as the firmament, fair as the Moon, shining as the Sun:
though now the Blackness only were not like that of the Smith, but like that of the aethiopian, Dan. 12.3. They shall be clear as the firmament, fair as the Moon, shining as the Sun:
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yea, far above the light of a Candle; such strange Changes has Art and Necessity invented in mean Worms, but Phil. 3.21. the working of a mighty, divine Power, when he changes our vile Bodies, will far outdo:
yea, Far above the Light of a Candle; such strange Changes has Art and Necessity invented in mean Worms, but Philip 3.21. the working of a mighty, divine Power, when he changes our vile Bodies, will Far outdo:
and the Countenance with an amiable serenity, how much more will a Soul dandled with the delights of Heaven, transform'd into an Angel, satisfi'd with Rivers of Pleasures, transfigure this Body into a pure glorious flame? but it is not left to what that Cause alone can do, we are lest to think what the mighty power can do:
and the Countenance with an amiable serenity, how much more will a Soul dandled with the delights of Heaven, transformed into an Angel, satisfied with rivers of Pleasures, transfigure this Body into a pure glorious flame? but it is not left to what that Cause alone can do, we Are lest to think what the mighty power can do:
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but if we consider either the Pattern this Power acted by, or the End it acted for, we cannot but imagine this infinite Power near the Borders of what we can concieve possibe to it,
but if we Consider either the Pattern this Power acted by, or the End it acted for, we cannot but imagine this infinite Power near the Borders of what we can conceive possibe to it,
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for Christs glorious body is the Pattern, Phil. 3.21. 1 Cor. 15.45. We shall bear the Image of the second Adam; We shall be like Angels, Psal. 104.4. and we find all the four Evangelists at a loss to set forth the Glory they appear'd in, Mat. 27.3. Mar. 16.5. Luk. 24.4. Joh. 20.12. Act. 1.10. Luk. 20.36.
for Christ glorious body is the Pattern, Philip 3.21. 1 Cor. 15.45. We shall bear the Image of the second Adam; We shall be like Angels, Psalm 104.4. and we find all the four Evangelists At a loss to Set forth the Glory they appeared in, Mathew 27.3. Mar. 16.5. Luk. 24.4. John 20.12. Act. 1.10. Luk. 20.36.
here infinite power did its uttermost, it will never outdo this piece of Work, and that's the pattern God acts by in glorifying Believers. But 2ly. if we consider the End this power acts for, is to fit them for a Spouse to Christ, Fellows, a Bride, Psal. 45. Joh. 17. to be ever with him;
Here infinite power did its uttermost, it will never outdo this piece of Work, and that's the pattern God acts by in glorifying Believers. But 2ly. if we Consider the End this power acts for, is to fit them for a Spouse to christ, Fellows, a Bride, Psalm 45. John 17. to be ever with him;
Who would not have their Spouse as beautiful as they can, therefore will the power of God work mightily, that she may be without spot, that she may be Christs Glory and Fulness, that it may be seen to greatest Wisdom he did not assume a Body and suffer for nought, Job. 11. If a Grain of Seed fall not into the Ground, it abideth alone:
Who would not have their Spouse as beautiful as they can, Therefore will the power of God work mightily, that she may be without spot, that she may be Christ Glory and Fullness, that it may be seen to greatest Wisdom he did not assume a Body and suffer for nought, Job. 11. If a Grain of Seed fallen not into the Ground, it Abideth alone:
he uncloath'd himself of his coelestial Comliness, that she might appear comely by reason of his Comliness put on her, Ezek. 16. he came in the form of a Servant to court a slave, that she might reign with him; hence he prays, Joh. 17.5. Now, O Father, glorifie thou me with thine own self, with that Glory which I had with thee before the World was;
he Unclothed himself of his celestial Comeliness, that she might appear comely by reason of his Comeliness put on her, Ezekiel 16. he Come in the from of a Servant to court a slave, that she might Reign with him; hence he prays, John 17.5. Now, Oh Father, Glorify thou me with thine own self, with that Glory which I had with thee before the World was;
and 2 Cor. 4 7. this Treasure in Earthen Vessels, that the power may be of God; and 13.4. The two states of Life are divided in a state of Weakness and Power;
and 2 Cor. 4 7. this Treasure in Earthen Vessels, that the power may be of God; and 13.4. The two states of Life Are divided in a state of Weakness and Power;
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and this Power is not alone passive, for a passive Power is a Subject of active Power: Rev. 3.12. they are compar'd to a fix'd solid Pillar as well as the most fluid flame:
and this Power is not alone passive, for a passive Power is a Subject of active Power: Rev. 3.12. they Are compared to a fixed solid Pillar as well as the most fluid flame:
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an Anvil cannot be easily broken by reason of its Consistency, but how powerfully doth both these powers fit them for hurting others that preserves themselves from hurt, the Anvil dash in peices, and the flame burn:
an Anvil cannot be Easily broken by reason of its Consistency, but how powerfully does both these Powers fit them for hurting Others that preserves themselves from hurt, the Anvil dash in Pieces, and the flame burn:
then will the Promise be true in the very Letter, Isa. 40.31. They shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, walk and not be faint;
then will the Promise be true in the very letter, Isaiah 40.31. They shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, walk and not be faint;
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but tho' that Text intimates their motion to be voluntary, he flew swiftly, or was caused so to do, they mend their pace or abate it, it doth not afford us measures of their speed,
but though that Text intimates their motion to be voluntary, he flew swiftly, or was caused so to do, they mend their pace or abate it, it does not afford us measures of their speed,
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or from whence he took his flight, the very Bounds of the Inheritance, the Earth, the Air, the Aether, the lower Heavens, an Angel standing in the Sun, the third Heavens, the Heaven of Heavens;
or from whence he took his flight, the very Bounds of the Inheritance, the Earth, the Air, the Aether, the lower Heavens, an Angel standing in the Sun, the third Heavens, the Heaven of Heavens;
In Heaven all things are congruous, suitable and ha•monious, there are no Jars in their musick, the wing of the Possessor is proportion'd to the Extent of his Territories;
In Heaven all things Are congruous, suitable and ha•monious, there Are no Jars in their music, the wing of the Possessor is proportioned to the Extent of his Territories;
1. From the Strength of Angels, Psal. 103. whose Property is to excel in strength, and 2 Kings 19.35. One Angel steps out and kills an Army of 185000 Men in one Night. Or, 2. Divine Promises, Isa. 60.22. a small one shall become a strong Nation, Rev. 2.26.
1. From the Strength of Angels, Psalm 103. whose Property is to excel in strength, and 2 Kings 19.35. One Angel steps out and kills an Army of 185000 Men in one Night. Or, 2. Divine Promises, Isaiah 60.22. a small one shall become a strong nation, Rev. 2.26.
for if the being be rational, and cannot be kill'd, nor wounded or hurt, what can it not destroy? but whether there be limits to this Power beside an holy Will to employ it well, I know not;
for if the being be rational, and cannot be killed, nor wounded or hurt, what can it not destroy? but whither there be Limits to this Power beside an holy Will to employ it well, I know not;
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But to conclude, as Women from the former may learn how to be truly Beautiful, Men may from this learn how to be truly strong, swift, mighty, powerful,
But to conclude, as Women from the former may Learn how to be truly Beautiful, Men may from this Learn how to be truly strong, swift, mighty, powerful,
why glorious? not from an External Varnish or Gilt, but because of an inward transfiguration into a spiritual Temper, which is a Root on which that flower of Glory grows and lives;
why glorious? not from an External Varnish or Gilded, but Because of an inward transfiguration into a spiritual Temper, which is a Root on which that flower of Glory grows and lives;
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The Relation of pure spirit to place I do not find satisfactorily solv'd by Philosophers, but this Body is not to be pure Spirit, but spiritual. 1. Because more like it;
The Relation of pure Spirit to place I do not find satisfactorily solved by Philosophers, but this Body is not to be pure Spirit, but spiritual. 1. Because more like it;
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I cannot write clean with my blotting ill made pen, but the Eartheness of the Soul thorough its Corruption makes it contented with its dwelling place, which it could not be after a freedom in a glorified state,
I cannot write clean with my blotting ill made pen, but the Eartheness of the Soul through its Corruption makes it contented with its Dwelling place, which it could not be After a freedom in a glorified state,
that will not be a Clogging Luggage or Incumbering Burthen, but of a fine tenuous Substance, all Wing, Aether and Flame, that will keep pace with its most ardent Wishes, the Soul may ride it 10000000 Leagues a Day;
that will not be a Clogging Luggage or Encumbering Burden, but of a fine tenuous Substance, all Wing, Aether and Flame, that will keep pace with its most Ardent Wishes, the Soul may ride it 10000000 Leagues a Day;
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for in a state of perfection there must be a perfect Harmony, all things agreeable, there will be nothing in the Bodies Constitution to rebate its Vigor or slaken its Motion, there will be no expence or wasting of Spirits,
for in a state of perfection there must be a perfect Harmony, all things agreeable, there will be nothing in the Bodies Constitution to rebate its Vigor or slaken its Motion, there will be no expense or wasting of Spirits,
but may have a power to eat, as Christ after the Resurrection, and some Angels in their appearaces to Men, they could condense or refine, contract or extend their Vehicles at pleasure, as the Fowls their Wings:
but may have a power to eat, as christ After the Resurrection, and Some Angels in their appearances to Men, they could condense or refine, contract or extend their Vehicles At pleasure, as the Fowls their Wings:
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the Countrey is populous and the Conversation sweet, not one misplaced Word or mistaken Thought, no Theif, Robber or Adulterer, a perpetual Friendship,
the Country is populous and the Conversation sweet, not one misplaced Word or mistaken Thought, no Thief, Robber or Adulterer, a perpetual Friendship,
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and plenty enough to to build Cites of 1500 miles in Compass with: O Heaven! Heaven! how happy are thy Inhabitants! O Heavenly Body! how blessed art thou!
and plenty enough to to built Cites of 1500 miles in Compass with: Oh Heaven! Heaven! how happy Are thy Inhabitants! O Heavenly Body! how blessed art thou!
when these are but Childrens Rattles, Babies Playthings to take with our Childish Fancy, but they shall as much satisfie our manly Wisdom then in maturity,
when these Are but Children's Rattles, Babies Playthings to take with our Childish Fancy, but they shall as much satisfy our manly Wisdom then in maturity,
But however happy this Countrey is, and whatever multitude of Mansions and Cities there be in it, it seems to be a Priviledge of Freedom in the Natives, that we confin'd dwellers in Houses of Clay have not, to be illocal;
But however happy this Country is, and whatever multitude of Mansions and Cities there be in it, it seems to be a Privilege of Freedom in the Natives, that we confined dwellers in Houses of Clay have not, to be illocal;
The Promises tells us not in what Spheres we shall dwell, tho' Christ drops a Word about variety, many Mansions, but tells them all things are theirs,
The Promises tells us not in what Spheres we shall dwell, though christ drops a Word about variety, many Mansions, but tells them all things Are theirs,
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and conversable in Eating and Drinking, but usually are where not seen, as Elisha 's Guard, 2 Kings 6.17. The Reason of this Heavenly Temper is from the following Property.
and conversable in Eating and Drinking, but usually Are where not seen, as Elisha is Guard, 2 Kings 6.17. The Reason of this Heavenly Temper is from the following Property.
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he had before prov'd the Existence of the Resurrection from the Resurrection of Christ, now shows the nature of a rais'd Body from his, this Pattern being most accurately describ'd in the Gospel, gives a most clear view of a Saints Body after the Resurrection, Mat. 17.1. Mar. 9.1. Luk. 9.28. John 1.17. 2 Pet. 1.17.
he had before proved the Existence of the Resurrection from the Resurrection of christ, now shows the nature of a raised Body from his, this Pattern being most accurately described in the Gospel, gives a most clear view of a Saints Body After the Resurrection, Mathew 17.1. Mar. 9.1. Luk. 9.28. John 1.17. 2 Pet. 1.17.
as of one born out of due season, but tho' inferior to the others, in that he excels, in Preaching of the Paralel, Phil. 3.21. That our vile Bodies shall be transform'd like unto his glorious Body:
as of one born out of due season, but though inferior to the Others, in that he excels, in Preaching of the Parallel, Philip 3.21. That our vile Bodies shall be transformed like unto his glorious Body:
at the last Peter is offended, to remove it he promises a Tast of that Kingdom, that they may be convinc'd such a King must suffer voluntarily, and not of Necessity. And,
At the last Peter is offended, to remove it he promises a Taste of that Kingdom, that they may be convinced such a King must suffer voluntarily, and not of Necessity. And,
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2. That the Glory of that Kingdom needed an Antecedent Death which he fulfilled within 6 days exclusive of the day of Prediction and Fulfilment, otherwise 8 days, as Luke has it;
2. That the Glory of that Kingdom needed an Antecedent Death which he fulfilled within 6 days exclusive of the day of Prediction and Fulfilment, otherwise 8 days, as Lycia has it;
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3. The Witnesses, Peter, James and John, for Confirmation of the Truth, 2 Pet. 2. To fortifie their Faith against what Doubts the next Vision might occasion. 3. To recal Peter from his Lapse,
3. The Witnesses, Peter, James and John, for Confirmation of the Truth, 2 Pet. 2. To fortify their Faith against what Doubts the next Vision might occasion. 3. To Recall Peter from his Lapse,
and strengthens James for his primordial Suffering, and prepare John for the future Visions of his Kingdom, all of them record this Vision, they could never forget it, it made such an Imperession upon them.
and strengthens James for his primordial Suffering, and prepare John for the future Visions of his Kingdom, all of them record this Vision, they could never forget it, it made such an Imperession upon them.
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4. The prepar'd Posture of Mind: Christ expected and waited for this inchoatile Glory, Heb. 5.7. As he pray'd, and pray'd with strong Cries and Tears;
4. The prepared Posture of Mind: christ expected and waited for this inchoatile Glory, Hebrew 5.7. As he prayed, and prayed with strong Cries and Tears;
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2. His Countenance shin'd as the Sun, not as if only equal to it, but because there is nothing in the World superior in glory to which they could compare it.
2. His Countenance shined as the Sun, not as if only equal to it, but Because there is nothing in the World superior in glory to which they could compare it.
yet the Disciples may learn that was an Undervaluing Christ, to call him Elias. The Jews, as Chryst, says, call'd Christ an Antinomian, a bad Name never deserved,
yet the Disciples may Learn that was an Undervaluing christ, to call him Elias. The jews, as Christ, Says, called christ an Antinomian, a bad Name never deserved,
Heaven and Earth, the Triumphant and Militant Church met the Old Testament Church and the New, the Head and the Members and their Conference is about the Death of Christ:
Heaven and Earth, the Triumphant and Militant Church met the Old Testament Church and the New, the Head and the Members and their Conference is about the Death of christ:
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but the greater wonder is, how they knew any from others, viz. Moses and Elias; but it is hence evident that we shall know one another, Friends, Relations,
but the greater wonder is, how they knew any from Others, viz. Moses and Elias; but it is hence evident that we shall know one Another, Friends, Relations,
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yea, them we never knew below, if in this Confusion and Hurry they by the divine Spirit knew Moses and Elias, shall we doubt that ever Moses and Elias knew one another.
yea, them we never knew below, if in this Confusion and Hurry they by the divine Spirit knew Moses and Elias, shall we doubt that ever Moses and Elias knew one Another.
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though nigh kill'd by it, for this sleep seems to be by the powerfulness of the Impression, their spirits were exhausted and stupifi'd, as in Isa. 1.6.
though High killed by it, for this sleep seems to be by the powerfulness of the Impression, their spirits were exhausted and Stupified, as in Isaiah 1.6.
How satisfying must it be? when our Bodies are prepar'd for it, Death could not allay this Affection or after their Judgment in this point, Death in the Cup could not imbitter the Pleasure of the Draught.
How satisfying must it be? when our Bodies Are prepared for it, Death could not allay this Affection or After their Judgement in this point, Death in the Cup could not embitter the Pleasure of the Draught.
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like Amber, like Fire upwards and downwards, the likeness of a man in this ineffable glorious appearance was, that the Prophets often saw and was the Glory of the Temple, their emblemiz'd Messiah, and the Jewish Kabbala does characterize it in these ten Words,
like Amber, like Fire upward and downwards, the likeness of a man in this ineffable glorious appearance was, that the prophets often saw and was the Glory of the Temple, their emblemized Messiah, and the Jewish Kabbala does characterise it in these ten Words,
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1. Then suppose his glorious Image, and above the Crown of the Head this Word, Seter, a Crown, with this Epither, Aen Soph, infinite, no end, this is a Character of Christs Kingly Office, Rev. 6.2. there was given unto him a Crown at the first preaching of the Gospel; Rev. 19.12. at the latter end of it many Crowns and Diadems or Mitres, Zach. 3.5. a Mitre on his Head, and v. 13. a Priest on his Throne, and 6.11. Crowns, in the plural, are put upon him, Luk. 1.33. no End of his Kingdom, Rev. 19.12. a Name wrote on the Crown, which none but himself knows;
1. Then suppose his glorious Image, and above the Crown of the Head this Word, Setter, a Crown, with this Epither, Aen Soph, infinite, no end, this is a Character of Christ Kingly Office, Rev. 6.2. there was given unto him a Crown At the First preaching of the Gospel; Rev. 19.12. At the latter end of it many Crowns and Diadems or Mitres, Zach 3.5. a Mitre on his Head, and v. 13. a Priest on his Throne, and 6.11. Crowns, in the plural, Are put upon him, Luk. 1.33. no End of his Kingdom, Rev. 19.12. a Name wrote on the Crown, which none but himself knows;
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as in the Book Jetzira there are ten Sephiroth beside the ineffable, viz. Aen Soph, so in this Beam of Glory we have multitudes of Kingdoms, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Kings and Priests too, the Mitre is on his Head also, the Endlesness of his Dominion and the Infiniteness of his Kingly Power being founded on the divine Nature.
as in the Book Jetzira there Are ten Sephiroth beside the ineffable, viz. Aen Soph, so in this Beam of Glory we have Multitudes of Kingdoms, King of Kings, Lord of lords, Kings and Priests too, the Mitre is on his Head also, the Endlessness of his Dominion and the Infiniteness of his Kingly Power being founded on the divine Nature.
you may find the individual Words Isa. 11. the Spirit of Wisdom and Ʋnderstanding shall rest in him; and Colos. 2.3. All the Treasures of Wisdom are hid in him; and Eph. 1.8. in all Wisdom and Knowledge; Rev. 1.14.
you may find the Individu Words Isaiah 11. the Spirit of Wisdom and Ʋnderstanding shall rest in him; and Colos 2.3. All the Treasures of Wisdom Are hid in him; and Ephesians 1.8. in all Wisdom and Knowledge; Rev. 1.14.
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3. On the Arms are Gedola and Gebora, Geatness and Strength, or Greatness in its two Branches of Goodness and Severity, Mercy and Justice, the one dispens'd to the Sheep at the right hand,
3. On the Arms Are Gedola and Gebora, Geatness and Strength, or Greatness in its two Branches of goodness and Severity, Mercy and justice, the one dispensed to the Sheep At the right hand,
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both these Attributes are ascrib'd to Christ, Psal. 145.3, 4. the one to a measure without End, and the other beyond Reckoning; and again Eph. 1.20. and Rev. 4. with many more.
both these Attributes Are ascribed to christ, Psalm 145.3, 4. the one to a measure without End, and the other beyond Reckoning; and again Ephesians 1.20. and Rev. 4. with many more.
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4. The next Sephira is Tephora, the Glory Vitringa and the Author of the Kabbala Denudata disagree about its place, the former on the Girdle, the latter over the Body;
4. The next Sephiroth is Tiphra, the Glory Vitringa and the Author of the Kabbala Denudata disagree about its place, the former on the Girdle, the latter over the Body;
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and another below with which his Garments were begirt, Isa. 11.10. Righteousness the Girdle of his Loyns, and Faithfulness the Girdle of his Reins, compared with Rev. 1.13. Girt about the Paps with a Golden Girdle;
and Another below with which his Garments were begirt, Isaiah 11.10. Righteousness the Girdle of his Loins, and Faithfulness the Girdle of his Reins, compared with Rev. 1.13. Girded about the Paps with a Golden Girdle;
A Girdle was that the Ancients much gloried in, and on what they laid out much Expences, both as to matter and form, making them of Silver, Gold, of Phrygian Work, studding them with Jewels,
A Girdle was that the Ancients much gloried in, and on what they laid out much Expenses, both as to matter and from, making them of Silver, Gold, of Phrygian Work, studding them with Jewels,
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and deliver thy Government into his hand: The Coat and Girdle are the two Ensigns of Government; so Job 12.18. He that looseth the Bands of Kings and girdeth their Loyns with a Girdle:
and deliver thy Government into his hand: The Coat and Girdle Are the two Ensigns of Government; so Job 12.18. He that loses the Bans of Kings and Girdeth their Loins with a Girdle:
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but this High-Priest in all his Glory was but a Type of this Priest upon his Throne, whom in a suitableness to this we have describ'd in the Psal. 45.3. Gird thy Sword upon thy thigh, with thy Glory and thy Majesty, — thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things, — the Scepter of thy Kingdom is a right Scepter:
but this High-Priest in all his Glory was but a Type of this Priest upon his Throne, whom in a suitableness to this we have described in the Psalm 45.3. Gird thy Sword upon thy thigh, with thy Glory and thy Majesty, — thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things, — the Sceptre of thy Kingdom is a right Sceptre:
the very Words, with most of them that are already spoke of, we find applied to him who was Lord of the Temple, Chron. 29.11. Thine O Lord is the Greatness and the Power, the Sephara on the Arms;
the very Words, with most of them that Are already spoke of, we find applied to him who was Lord of the Temple, Chronicles 29.11. Thine O Lord is the Greatness and the Power, the Sephara on the Arms;
thine is the Kingdom, O Lord, the Sephara under the Foot: The Lord Jesus Christ is Lord of this Temple, Mal. 2.1. The Lord whom ye seek shall suddenly come to his Temple, Mat. 21.13. My House shall be called a house of Prayer; but farther, Rev. 19.16.
thine is the Kingdom, Oh Lord, the Sephara under the Foot: The Lord jesus christ is Lord of this Temple, Malachi 2.1. The Lord whom you seek shall suddenly come to his Temple, Mathew 21.13. My House shall be called a house of Prayer; but farther, Rev. 19.16.
the one Victory or Triumph we read of Rev. 6.2. Heb. 4. the other Rev. 19.14. The 8th. Sephara in order, the 9th. in words, is Jesod the foundation, to wit, of the last Sephara, the Kingdom:
the one Victory or Triumph we read of Rev. 6.2. Hebrew 4. the other Rev. 19.14. The 8th. Sephara in order, the 9th. in words, is Jesod the Foundation, to wit, of the last Sephara, the Kingdom:
The Cabbalists call it the Covenant of the Lord, the Covenant of Circumcision, the Strength, the Member of the Covenant, Zach. 6.12. Behold the man whose name is the branch, he shall bring forth from under himself, (says the Original) and build the Temple of the Lord:
The Cabalists call it the Covenant of the Lord, the Covenant of Circumcision, the Strength, the Member of the Covenant, Zach 6.12. Behold the man whose name is the branch, he shall bring forth from under himself, (Says the Original) and built the Temple of the Lord:
and his Kingdom, thus we find it explain'd by the Cabbalist Jesira. The Serpent with whom ye contend is he, who destroyed the first Man and all following Generations, — there was a Daughter who was upon a Tower which did fly in the Air, — there was every day in Heaven Proclamation made that he who conquer'd the Serpent should enjoy this Bride, this Daughter of the King, many attempted and none were found able, — and he looked this way and that way, as it is, Exod. 2.12. and when he saw there was no man among them who could kill the Serpent, he said how long will it be e're he come, of whom it is said he slew the Aegyptian, viz. Shiloth Moses, therefore the Scripture says, Gen. 49.10. how long will it be e're Shiloth comes, for to him it belongs to kill the Serpent, and unto him shall the gathering of the People be.
and his Kingdom, thus we find it explained by the Cabbalist Jesira. The Serpent with whom you contend is he, who destroyed the First Man and all following Generations, — there was a Daughter who was upon a Tower which did fly in the Air, — there was every day in Heaven Proclamation made that he who conquered the Serpent should enjoy this Bride, this Daughter of the King, many attempted and none were found able, — and he looked this Way and that Way, as it is, Exod 2.12. and when he saw there was no man among them who could kill the Serpent, he said how long will it be ever he come, of whom it is said he slew the Egyptian, viz. Shiloh Moses, Therefore the Scripture Says, Gen. 49.10. how long will it be ever Shiloh comes, for to him it belongs to kill the Serpent, and unto him shall the gathering of the People be.
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I leave it to the Mythologists to consider whether or not the Ancient Fables, as the great Wars for Queens and Beautiful Persons, be not derived from this,
I leave it to the Mythologists to Consider whither or not the Ancient Fables, as the great Wars for Queen's and Beautiful Persons, be not derived from this,
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The Scripture represents the case much alike, for Rev. 12.15. The Devil is called the Serpent, and the Church a Woman or Wife, and in Rev. 20.2. Christ conquers this Dragon, this old Serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, and Rom. 5.12.
The Scripture represents the case much alike, for Rev. 12.15. The devil is called the Serpent, and the Church a Woman or Wife, and in Rev. 20.2. christ conquers this Dragon, this old Serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and Rom. 5.12.
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We find further in this Cabalistical Text, as it were an Interim between the Destruction of Mankind and the Coming of this Saviour, in which interim this Bride has a strong Tower, which can be nothing else but the Name of God, which is a strong Tower to the righteous, Prov. 18.11.
We find further in this Cabalistical Text, as it were an Interim between the Destruction of Mankind and the Coming of this Saviour, in which interim this Bride has a strong Tower, which can be nothing Else but the Name of God, which is a strong Tower to the righteous, Curae 18.11.
to the last we may referr to Rev. 12. where this Woman is describ'd, and her flight into the Wilderness with the Eagles wings that were given unto her, and at last her Redemption;
to the last we may refer to Rev. 12. where this Woman is described, and her flight into the Wilderness with the Eagles wings that were given unto her, and At last her Redemption;
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that he might not be alone, but enjoy his promis'd Fellows and Companions, who are frequently call'd his Bride and his Wife, Ephes. 5.25, &c. And it is also frequently reveal'd to us in Scripture, that none else were able to conquer the Serpent in Order to her Redemption but he, Rev. 5.2.
that he might not be alone, but enjoy his promised Fellows and Sodales, who Are frequently called his Bride and his Wife, Ephesians 5.25, etc. And it is also frequently revealed to us in Scripture, that none Else were able to conquer the Serpent in Order to her Redemption but he, Rev. 5.2.
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I saw an Angel strong and mighty, proclaiming with a great voice who is able to open the Book, &c. The last Sephira is Shekcina or Malcuth, Habitation and Kingdom, the one denoting the Person absolutely, the other relatively.
I saw an Angel strong and mighty, proclaiming with a great voice who is able to open the Book, etc. The last Sephiroth is Shekhina or Malchuth, Habitation and Kingdom, the one denoting the Person absolutely, the other relatively.
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As to the first, the Jews by Shekcina understand that wherein God dwells after a peculiar manner according to his Promise, Exod. 25.8. I will dwell in the midst of them, Lev. 26.11. I will put my Tabernacle in the midst of them:
As to the First, the jews by Shekhina understand that wherein God dwells After a peculiar manner according to his Promise, Exod 25.8. I will dwell in the midst of them, Lev. 26.11. I will put my Tabernacle in the midst of them:
but that was only an Earnest of another kind of Habitation among them, John 1.14. The Word was made flesh, and dwelt tabernacl'd or shekci••ted among us, and 1 Tim. 3. God manifested in the flesh, and when he comes again in Glory, Rev. 21.3. It is said behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, and all the glorious Symbols under the Law were but shadows of this; the Ark, Col. 2.9. In him dwells all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, v. 3. in whom are hid all the sacred Mysteries and Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge.
but that was only an Earnest of Another kind of Habitation among them, John 1.14. The Word was made Flesh, and dwelled tabernacled or shekci••ted among us, and 1 Tim. 3. God manifested in the Flesh, and when he comes again in Glory, Rev. 21.3. It is said behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, and all the glorious Symbols under the Law were but shadows of this; the Ark, Col. 2.9. In him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, v. 3. in whom Are hid all the sacred Mysteres and Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge.
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It is observable that among the Jews the Shekcina was called also Ruah Hakkodesh, the Holy Spirit, I conjecture that the one signifies the divine Nature, the other the humane,
It is observable that among the jews the Shekhina was called also Ruah Hakkodesh, the Holy Spirit, I conjecture that the one signifies the divine Nature, the other the humane,
Malcuth signifies the relative state wherein this Person comes to dwell among Men as their King, to erect a Kingdom of Grace and Glory, Life and Liberty, among the Sons of Men,
Malchuth signifies the relative state wherein this Person comes to dwell among Men as their King, to erect a Kingdom of Grace and Glory, Life and Liberty, among the Sons of Men,
John the Baptists Ministry was, Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, Mat. 12.28. The Kingdom of God is come unto you, Luk. 17.10. Rev. 12.19. and 19.6. To conclude this first part, the Glory of a rais'd Body, and in particular the Glory of that Body of our Lord, which is the great Exemplar and Pattern of Believers Glory, hath these four Properties of i•:
John the Baptists Ministry was, repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is At hand, Mathew 12.28. The Kingdom of God is come unto you, Luk. 17.10. Rev. 12.19. and 19.6. To conclude this First part, the Glory of a raised Body, and in particular the Glory of that Body of our Lord, which is the great Exemplar and Pattern of Believers Glory, hath these four Properties of i•:
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other Kings for solemnizing a Coronation beggs, buys, borrows from, or robs all the Creatures, to render their Majesty illustrious, they send to Golconda for Jewels, diggs in the Mines for Gold and Silver, robs the Beasts of their very Skins for Furrs, the Fowls of the Air their Feathers, gathers the Offals of the Worms for Silk, let every Creature have its own native Ornament restor'd and all their Glory evanishes, the Lilly of the Field has more Native Glory than a Solomon in all his Glory,
other Kings for solemnizing a Coronation begs, buys, borrows from, or robs all the Creatures, to render their Majesty illustrious, they send to Golconda for Jewels, Diggs in the Mines for Gold and Silver, robs the Beasts of their very Skins for Furs, the Fowls of the Air their Feathers, gathers the Offals of the Worms for Silk, let every Creature have its own native Ornament restored and all their Glory evanishes, the Lily of the Field has more Native Glory than a Solomon in all his Glory,
nor a royal Crown a simple Pate, nor costly Raiment a clownish Carkass, but this Head is capable of the greatest Mysteries in divine Government, all the Treasures of Wisdom are hid in it;
nor a royal Crown a simple Pate, nor costly Raiment a clownish Carcase, but this Head is capable of the greatest Mysteres in divine Government, all the Treasures of Wisdom Are hid in it;
and Devils in Hell are under him, what can be too great for him? he is Heir of all things, what Expence can be too sumptuous for him? he is the only begotten of the Father, on whom can Glory be better bestow'd? he has the Fulness of the Godhead in him, there is a necessity of Fulness of Glory about him.
and Devils in Hell Are under him, what can be too great for him? he is Heir of all things, what Expense can be too sumptuous for him? he is the only begotten of the Father, on whom can Glory be better bestowed? he has the Fullness of the Godhead in him, there is a necessity of Fullness of Glory about him.
a gaudy Dress made up of useless Toys is little worth, all natural Glory is useful, the Suns glory gives a Resurrection to the dead Earth, all things smile and rejoyce under the warmth of his returning Beams, the fields grow green, the dead Seed of Corn turns fertile, the very Dunghills are transform'd into glistering Insects, the Stars wants not their Influence;
a gaudy Dress made up of useless Toys is little worth, all natural Glory is useful, the Suns glory gives a Resurrection to the dead Earth, all things smile and rejoice under the warmth of his returning Beams, the fields grow green, the dead Seed of Corn turns fertile, the very Dunghills Are transformed into glistering Insects, the Stars Wants not their Influence;
but the glory of the Sun of Righteousness is of much greater Influence, when he appears in the Clouds there will be no need of another Sun, the day of Judgment has no night, their will be no darkness for any to hide in, he appears for the restauration of all things; they have been under a Bondage of Corruption,
but the glory of the Sun of Righteousness is of much greater Influence, when he appears in the Clouds there will be no need of Another Sun, the day of Judgement has no night, their will be no darkness for any to hide in, he appears for the restauration of all things; they have been under a Bondage of Corruption,
this Sun is the Father of Lights and begets glorious Bodies full of Light, and the Saints shall be the first fruits of it, Jam. 1. and as it begets them, it preserves them for ever from being extinguish'd, this will make his presence necessary as well as pleasant, this seems to be the Import of being and dwelling in his Light,
this Sun is the Father of Lights and begets glorious Bodies full of Light, and the Saints shall be the First fruits of it, Jam. 1. and as it begets them, it preserves them for ever from being extinguished, this will make his presence necessary as well as pleasant, this seems to be the Import of being and Dwelling in his Light,
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4. It is a Glory exceeding great, his Eyes like a flame of Fire, his Voice as the sound of many Waters, his feet as brass burning in a Furnace, his Breath like Lightning;
4. It is a Glory exceeding great, his Eyes like a flame of Fire, his Voice as the found of many Waters, his feet as brass burning in a Furnace, his Breath like Lightning;
the Spouse cannot find similies for his Lovelines, nor the Apostles for his Greatness; Pauls thoughts fails him, it has not entred into the heart of man;
the Spouse cannot find similes for his Loveliness, nor the Apostles for his Greatness; Paul's thoughts fails him, it has not entered into the heart of man;
the Eagle eyed Angels stand at a distance and admire it, all the Prophets were struck dead with the Rays of it, in an Emblem like the Sun in a Glass, Grammar want Words, Rhetorick Figures,
the Eagl eyed Angels stand At a distance and admire it, all the prophets were struck dead with the Rays of it, in an Emblem like the Sun in a Glass, Grammar want Words, Rhetoric Figures,
for the fountain is infinite, and if this be the Glory of his Body, what must be the Glory of his Soul? who can tell how much Blessedness is contain'd in that word, we shall be like him, we shall bear the Image of the second Adam.
for the fountain is infinite, and if this be the Glory of his Body, what must be the Glory of his Soul? who can tell how much Blessedness is contained in that word, we shall be like him, we shall bear the Image of the second Adam.
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he will remove all Coverings and will conquer Death, it is the last Enemy that Christ will destroy v. 18. Thy dead men shall rise, says Isaiah, my dead shall arise answers the Lord or explaining the Causes of it. 1. The meritorious, viz. Christs Body. 2. Divine Command. 3. An Impregnation of the Command with a powerful Blessing like dew to the Herbs.
he will remove all Coverings and will conquer Death, it is the last Enemy that christ will destroy v. 18. Thy dead men shall rise, Says Isaiah, my dead shall arise answers the Lord or explaining the Causes of it. 1. The meritorious, viz. Christ Body. 2. Divine Command. 3. an Impregnation of the Command with a powerful Blessing like due to the Herbs.
for the new Birth of Mankind from their former Dust, Job 19.25, 26. In his flesh and with these Eyes he certainly knew that he should see his Redeemer stand on the Earth, Ezek. 37. the dry bones are gathered, they are cloathed with Skin, Flesh and Sinews and then Life breath'd in them, suppose this a political or spiritual Deliverance, the Metaphor must be borrow'd from something real,
for the new Birth of Mankind from their former Dust, Job 19.25, 26. In his Flesh and with these Eyes he Certainly knew that he should see his Redeemer stand on the Earth, Ezekiel 37. the dry bones Are gathered, they Are clothed with Skin, Flesh and Sinews and then Life breathed in them, suppose this a political or spiritual Deliverance, the Metaphor must be borrowed from something real,
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2. We may know its nature from the signification of the Word without Controversie, the Holy Ghost did choose proper and significant Words in common use,
2. We may know its nature from the signification of the Word without Controversy, the Holy Ghost did choose proper and significant Words in Common use,
now the Word NONLATINALPHABET signifies a standing up again of that which is fallen, a new standing up, a restitution into its former or better state of that which is fallen,
now the Word signifies a standing up again of that which is fallen, a new standing up, a restitution into its former or better state of that which is fallen,
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that may rise which always lay, but it cannot rerise or rise again except it was once up before, there is no Second or Iteration until there be a first,
that may rise which always lay, but it cannot rerise or rise again except it was once up before, there is no Second or Iteration until there be a First,
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How shall we receive NONLATINALPHABET, these things the body has a property in, 2 Cor. 5.10? or what Dead shall the Sea deliver up, Rev. 10.12. if our bodies rise not? how shall there be a redemption of the body, Rom. 8.33. if no resurrection?
How shall we receive, these things the body has a property in, 2 Cor. 5.10? or what Dead shall the Sea deliver up, Rev. 10.12. if our bodies rise not? how shall there be a redemption of the body, Rom. 8.33. if no resurrection?
and separated from the common Mould? shall ever these broken bones be heal'd, and cloath'd with skin and flesh? shall the Dead live? the School of Athens and mother of Philosophy thought the question ridiculous, What more hopeless than Death? and our Experience tells us, all the Power of Nature could never turn our crazy Carkasses, mortal, corruptible, earthy, into this glorious frame, much less when dead;
and separated from the Common Mould? shall ever these broken bones be healed, and clothed with skin and Flesh? shall the Dead live? the School of Athens and mother of Philosophy Thought the question ridiculous, What more hopeless than Death? and our Experience tells us, all the Power of Nature could never turn our crazy Carcases, Mortal, corruptible, earthy, into this glorious frame, much less when dead;
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nay, who can Cure the blind, the deaf? but much greater is the question, Who can Cure the Dead? but that Philosophy denys Theology affirms, what Reason rejects Faith embraces.
nay, who can Cure the blind, the deaf? but much greater is the question, Who can Cure the Dead? but that Philosophy denys Theology affirms, what Reason rejects Faith embraces.
It is so, God has promised it, and has Power to do it. I shall reduce the Assertion into these four ranks of certainty; Possible, Probable, Certain, Necessary.
It is so, God has promised it, and has Power to do it. I shall reduce the Assertion into these four ranks of certainty; Possible, Probable, Certain, Necessary.
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he that numbers the Stars, counts the Sands, and takes care of the Excremental Hairs of our Head, takes Notice of the more necessary dust of our bodies, Psal. 34.21. His Wisdom can trace the Attoms thorough all variety of generations and corruptions, and as judge will retrieve the essential parcels of one body lodged as a stranger or forreigner in another:
he that numbers the Stars, counts the Sands, and Takes care of the Excremental Hairs of our Head, Takes Notice of the more necessary dust of our bodies, Psalm 34.21. His Wisdom can trace the Atoms through all variety of generations and corruptions, and as judge will retrieve the essential parcels of one body lodged as a stranger or foreigner in Another:
There is a whole change of our bodies once in seven Years, except the stamina vitae, that are laid before we eat meat. 4. That our body is divided into what is essential to it, what not,
There is a Whole change of our bodies once in seven years, except the stamina vitae, that Are laid before we eat meat. 4. That our body is divided into what is essential to it, what not,
and it is reasonable to think these essentials are always evaporated. Divine Providence makes these barbarous robbers refund these unnatural spoils, barbarously ravished from their Neighbours;
and it is reasonable to think these essentials Are always evaporated. Divine Providence makes these barbarous robbers refund these unnatural spoils, barbarously ravished from their Neighbours;
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one sheet is made a bag for seeds, another in package is sent to the Indies, a third is by some wise Person, who has observ'd its Worth, coppied out in a New Posterity, the Fame of the Book spreads, a Book-binder gathers all the Leaves, binds them up orderly, glews it, cuts the Margin, gilds it, suppose some Leaves lost,
one sheet is made a bag for seeds, Another in package is sent to the Indies, a third is by Some wise Person, who has observed its Worth, copied out in a New Posterity, the Fame of the Book spreads, a Bookbinder gathers all the Leaves, binds them up orderly, glews it, cuts the Margin, gilds it, suppose Some Leaves lost,
but a leaf of Manuscript or New Impression put in, what difference is there between the New Book and the New Body? not so much as is between divine Art and humane.
but a leaf of Manuscript or New Impression put in, what difference is there between the New Book and the New Body? not so much as is between divine Art and humane.
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Let us view the Chymical Art, and we find it turning the same matter into all Forms, viz. Quick-silver into running Mercury, Vapor, Water, Powder, Salt, yea, a ma•eable Mettal.
Let us view the Chemical Art, and we find it turning the same matter into all Forms, viz. Quicksilver into running Mercury, Vapor, Water, Powder, Salt, yea, a ma•eable Metal.
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by Jesus Christ, the Widow of Elaims Son, the Daughter of Jairus and Lazarus; Tabitha by Peter, and Eutichus by Paul, and our Lord Jesus Christ by himself,
by jesus christ, the Widow of Elaims Son, the Daughter of Jairus and Lazarus; Tabitha by Peter, and Eutychus by Paul, and our Lord jesus christ by himself,
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and many more with him and by him. It shall be, the most powerful and faithful God has promis'd it, Dan. 12.3. Hos. 13.15. Gen. 3.15. the Jews Creed Acts 23.6. contain'd this Article.
and many more with him and by him. It shall be, the most powerful and faithful God has promised it, Dan. 12.3. Hos. 13.15. Gen. 3.15. the jews Creed Acts 23.6. contained this Article.
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4. It is not only certainly true, but necessarily so, the denial of the Resurrection would make us of necessity to deny the Fundamentals of the Christian Religion, Gods infinite Goodness, Justice and Truth, the Offices of a Mediator,
4. It is not only Certainly true, but necessarily so, the denial of the Resurrection would make us of necessity to deny the Fundamentals of the Christian Religion, God's infinite goodness, justice and Truth, the Offices of a Mediator,
and his Relation thereby to us, the Respect that the Holy Ghost has to his Habitation, Original Sin, the Covenant of Grace, and Restauration of all things;
and his Relation thereby to us, the Respect that the Holy Ghost has to his Habitation, Original since, the Covenant of Grace, and Restauration of all things;
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I have only Time and Place to point at the connexions, and none to obviate the Cartesian Objection, viz. Bodies are not capable of Pain or Pleasure, they are no Subjects of Reward and Punishment:
I have only Time and Place to point At the connexions, and none to obviate the Cartesian Objection, viz. Bodies Are not capable of Pain or Pleasure, they Are no Subject's of Reward and Punishment:
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It's contrary to common Observation and Scripture Expression, Gen. 1.21.7.14, 21. Deut. 32.11. Job 39.30. They hunger, thirst, and appetise, which cannot be without some intrinsecal Principle;
It's contrary to Common Observation and Scripture Expression, Gen. 1.21.7.14, 21. Deuteronomy 32.11. Job 39.30. They hunger, thirst, and appetise, which cannot be without Some intrinsical Principle;
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But passing that Objection, as built upon more subtil than sure Principles, if God should never raise nor reward the Body, that had suffered so much for his Truth, it would be a great limitation to his Goodness,
But passing that Objection, as built upon more subtle than sure Principles, if God should never raise nor reward the Body, that had suffered so much for his Truth, it would be a great limitation to his goodness,
The Reasoning of the Scripture from the Spirits being in us to our Resurrection, would fail of a necessary consequence without this, Rom. 8.11. If the Spirt of him that raised up Jesus dwell in you, he shall also quicken your mortal Bodies:
The Reasoning of the Scripture from the Spirits being in us to our Resurrection, would fail of a necessary consequence without this, Rom. 8.11. If the Spirt of him that raised up jesus dwell in you, he shall also quicken your Mortal Bodies:
as the Soul may be deserted for a time, it shall rise again and live. (3.) If Abraham, Isaac and Jacob shall rise again by virtue of this Covenant, all those that are in Covenant must rise also,
as the Soul may be deserted for a time, it shall rise again and live. (3.) If Abraham, Isaac and Jacob shall rise again by virtue of this Covenant, all those that Are in Covenant must rise also,
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for 'tis a Doctrine full of Comfort: In the 4th. of Thessal. after the Apostle had made a long discourse about Death, and about Resurrection, he concludes it with Consolation;
for it's a Doctrine full of Comfort: In the 4th. of Thessal. After the Apostle had made a long discourse about Death, and about Resurrection, he concludes it with Consolation;
And in this Epistle the Apostle concludes, not only with Comfort but Joy, and a Triumphant Joy, impregnate with Thankfulness and Motives of Endeavours to obtain this Blessing:
And in this Epistle the Apostle concludes, not only with Comfort but Joy, and a Triumphant Joy, impregnate with Thankfulness and Motives of Endeavours to obtain this Blessing:
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For the Articulateness of the Language, the strains of Rhetorick, the height of the Affection, the Pungentness of the Question, do all shew it's the Shout of Triumph and Victory;
For the Articulateness of the Language, the strains of Rhetoric, the height of the Affection, the Pungentness of the Question, do all show it's the Shout of Triumph and Victory;
and Trumpets sound for Victories over them who would subdue or enslave our Kingdom? and shall we not justly rejoyce for a Victory over this Enemy, that has separated us from all our Relations,
and Trumpets found for Victories over them who would subdue or enslave our Kingdom? and shall we not justly rejoice for a Victory over this Enemy, that has separated us from all our Relations,
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and not satisfied with the cutting of the Thread of Life, but has most cruelly triumpht over our dead carkasses, quartered them in ten thousand pieces, thrown our dust into the Air, fed Serpents and Worms with our Flesh, given our Blood to the Dogs to drink,
and not satisfied with the cutting of the Thread of Life, but has most cruelly triumphed over our dead carcases, quartered them in ten thousand Pieces, thrown our dust into the Air, fed Serpents and Worms with our Flesh, given our Blood to the Dogs to drink,
for Death is all that God threatned, the Curse of the Law, the Sinfulness of Sin, Satan and Hell, all these Evils are conquered when Death is conquered, by a Resurrection;
for Death is all that God threatened, the Curse of the Law, the Sinfulness of since, Satan and Hell, all these Evils Are conquered when Death is conquered, by a Resurrection;
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for Death's entirely swallowed in Victory, Mortality and Corruptibility, these two Champions of Death, will never appear in the field any more, no Diseases,
for Death's entirely swallowed in Victory, Mortality and Corruptibility, these two Champions of Death, will never appear in the field any more, no Diseases,
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Again, (3.) The kind of the Life that begins with the Resurrection adds to the sweetness of this Cup of Consolation, the Resurrection is not a bare restoring to Life such an one as we now enjoy,
Again, (3.) The kind of the Life that begins with the Resurrection adds to the sweetness of this Cup of Consolation, the Resurrection is not a bore restoring to Life such an one as we now enjoy,
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And O blessed's this change, mortal into immortal, corruptible into incorruptible, earthy into heavenly, weak into powerful, carnal into spiritual, the life of the first Adams likeness into that of the second, Our vile bodies made like unto his glorious body.
And Oh blessed's this change, Mortal into immortal, corruptible into incorruptible, earthy into heavenly, weak into powerful, carnal into spiritual, the life of the First Adams likeness into that of the second, Our vile bodies made like unto his glorious body.
yet because of this Good that follows it, Phil. 1.23. The Apostle Paul preferrs it to Life, and it is the desire and choice of all that know best what that Life is that commences on the Resurrection, Luk. 2.29. Now let thy Servant depart;
yet Because of this Good that follows it, Philip 1.23. The Apostle Paul prefers it to Life, and it is the desire and choice of all that know best what that Life is that commences on the Resurrection, Luk. 2.29. Now let thy Servant depart;
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and if we had but a Grain of Faith to count the Company and compare the Condition, Possession, Employ, Temper of Mind and Body, it would be the constant Sentiment of our Mind, O for this Life of the second Adam, this glorious, spiritual, powerful Life!
and if we had but a Grain of Faith to count the Company and compare the Condition, Possession, Employ, Temper of Mind and Body, it would be the constant Sentiment of our Mind, Oh for this Life of the second Adam, this glorious, spiritual, powerful Life!
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I am willing to drink this Poison of Death mixt in this portion of Life, I am willing to enter Heaven by these Gates of Hell, I am willing to dye that I may rise again!
I am willing to drink this Poison of Death mixed in this portion of Life, I am willing to enter Heaven by these Gates of Hell, I am willing to die that I may rise again!
its a most uneasie Temper of Mind to be under a continual Quarrel with necessity, It's appointed for all men once to dye, and its the Natural Temper of Man to abhor Death,
its a most uneasy Temper of Mind to be under a continual Quarrel with necessity, It's appointed for all men once to die, and its the Natural Temper of Man to abhor Death,
we may let Blood, and take a bitter Potion willingly for Healths sake, so let us fix the Eye of our Thoughts on the kind of Life that's beyond this Death,
we may let Blood, and take a bitter Potion willingly for Healths sake, so let us fix the Eye of our Thoughts on the kind of Life that's beyond this Death,
and this present Life with a constant sinning Immortality, he concludes, We are confident and willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the Lord:
and this present Life with a constant sinning Immortality, he concludes, We Are confident and willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the Lord:
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but hates to dye, the strong Believer submits to dye and rejoyces in Hope; and therefore secondly, often thinks of it, is exercis'd in comparing the two Lives together.
but hates to die, the strong Believer submits to die and rejoices in Hope; and Therefore secondly, often thinks of it, is exercised in comparing the two Lives together.
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4. It instructs us about the greatness of coelestial Glory, for if the body share of so much Glory, what will the Soul enjoy? if the body be so glorious without,
4. It instructs us about the greatness of celestial Glory, for if the body share of so much Glory, what will the Soul enjoy? if the body be so glorious without,
how sacred must the Soul be within? if we consider the Place, the Company, the Fulness and Lastingness of the Blessings, the Nighness to the Throne of Glory, great must be the Glory of that state, the body is for any thing we know the least glorious thing in Heaven, what then must be the greatest?
how sacred must the Soul be within? if we Consider the Place, the Company, the Fullness and Lastingness of the Blessings, the Nighness to the Throne of Glory, great must be the Glory of that state, the body is for any thing we know the least glorious thing in Heaven, what then must be the greatest?
5. It instructs us of the great difference between Believers and Unbelievers; they differ in their choice, the one chooses Life present, the other Life to come,
5. It instructs us of the great difference between Believers and Unbelievers; they differ in their choice, the one chooses Life present, the other Life to come,
and they differ in their Lot, the one is best in this Life, and the other is worst. 6ly. and lastly, It serves for Exhortation. 1. To Thankfulness to the bountiful donor of such a body, to the rich Purchaser of such a glorious state, to the glorious General who shed his Blood for such a Triumphant Victory;
and they differ in their Lot, the one is best in this Life, and the other is worst. 6ly. and lastly, It serves for Exhortation. 1. To Thankfulness to the bountiful donor of such a body, to the rich Purchaser of such a glorious state, to the glorious General who shed his Blood for such a Triumphant Victory;
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and its probabable now that a Journey to the East Indies of our Friends for bettering their own condition and ours may be as long as to the Resurrection;
and its probabable now that a Journey to the East Indies of our Friends for bettering their own condition and ours may be as long as to the Resurrection;
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when the Soul within is full of Wounds, Bruises, and putrifying Sores; he is no Author of Hypocrisie to make whited Walls without, white rotten Sepulchres within;
when the Soul within is full of Wounds, Bruises, and Putrifying Sores; he is no Author of Hypocrisy to make whited Walls without, white rotten Sepulchres within;
the Sons of the Resurrection are first Children by Regeneration, as ever we would share of this Glory let us do justice, love righteousness, walk humbly with our God, let us attempt a Converse with Heaven, a Fellowship with the Father and the Son by Faith, that we may be fit for that uninterrupted Communnion with them by Vision.
the Sons of the Resurrection Are First Children by Regeneration, as ever we would share of this Glory let us do Justice, love righteousness, walk humbly with our God, let us attempt a Converse with Heaven, a Fellowship with the Father and the Son by Faith, that we may be fit for that uninterrupted Communion with them by Vision.
Heaven is a state of Perfection, and supposes a partial beginning, let us lay our Souls fair and frequently before the Son of Righteousness, that when our Bodies drops thoro ' rottenness in the Grave, our Souls may drop as full ripe fruit in the Masters Garner, let us frequently dwell in the Temple of God all the days of our Life,
Heaven is a state of Perfection, and supposes a partial beginning, let us lay our Souls fair and frequently before the Son of Righteousness, that when our Bodies drops thoro ' rottenness in the Grave, our Souls may drop as full ripe fruit in the Masters Garner, let us frequently dwell in the Temple of God all the days of our Life,
And to conclude with the Subject, let us beware of defiling our Bodies, let our Tongue be pure from Flattery and Falshood, from Cursing and Blasphemy, from Obscenity and Vanity,
And to conclude with the Subject, let us beware of defiling our Bodies, let our Tongue be pure from Flattery and Falsehood, from Cursing and Blasphemy, from Obscenity and Vanity,
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Let us keep all Vessels and Instruments of Grace undefil'd, and the whole Temple of the Holy Ghost free from Prophaness, let no filthiness of Flesh and Spirit prevent or defer such a blessing as the Resurrection, let these thoughts frequently dwell in our Minds, which long before his last Sickness dwelt in my Friends which occasion'd this:
Let us keep all Vessels and Instruments of Grace undefiled, and the Whole Temple of the Holy Ghost free from Profaneness, let no filthiness of Flesh and Spirit prevent or defer such a blessing as the Resurrection, let these thoughts frequently dwell in our Minds, which long before his last Sickness dwelled in my Friends which occasioned this:
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