WE cannot more properly celebrate the Memory of the Incarnation of our Blessed Lord, (the Pious purpose of our present Assembling) than by fixing our Meditations on the Nature;
WE cannot more properly celebrate the Memory of the Incarnation of our Blessed Lord, (the Pious purpose of our present Assembling) than by fixing our Meditations on the Nature;
it raises and warms the Fancy, excites and quickens the Affections of the Soul, all which have very considerable influence upon Practice. This is to keep Holy-day too;
it raises and warms the Fancy, excites and quickens the Affections of the Soul, all which have very considerable influence upon Practice. This is to keep Holiday too;
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to listen with the Shepherds, to the Glad-tydings of the bright Ambassadour of Heaven, and the triumphant Melody of the Celestial Choir, which assisted at that Solemnity;
to listen with the Shepherd's, to the Glad-tidings of the bright Ambassador of Heaven, and the triumphant Melody of the Celestial Choir, which assisted At that Solemnity;
to read the wondrous History of the New-born-Babe, as it was fairly written, long before his Birth, in the Prophecies of the Old Testament, concerning the Tribe, the Family, the Name, the Place, the Time, and the Manner of the Nativity of Him, who was God as well as Man. All this is the work of the Day,
to read the wondrous History of the New-born-Babe, as it was fairly written, long before his Birth, in the Prophecies of the Old Testament, Concerning the Tribe, the Family, the Name, the Place, the Time, and the Manner of the Nativity of Him, who was God as well as Man. All this is the work of the Day,
A Day contriv'd from all Eternity, prefigur'd from all Antiquity, which the Fulness of Time produc'd, which Holy Church and Holy Men in all Ages gladly commemorate, which Angels gaze at with Ecstasie and Rapture,
A Day contrived from all Eternity, prefigured from all Antiquity, which the Fullness of Time produced, which Holy Church and Holy Men in all Ages gladly commemorate, which Angels gaze At with Ecstasy and Rapture,
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and which both Men and Angels shall eternally celebrate with shouts of Joy and everlasting Hallelujah's. Some part of this abounding Theme is presented to you by the words of my Text, in which is contain'd this principal Proposition;
and which both Men and Angels shall eternally celebrate with shouts of Joy and everlasting Hallelujah's. some part of this abounding Theme is presented to you by the words of my Text, in which is contained this principal Proposition;
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That the Law was but an Introduction, or Dispensation preparatory to the Gospel; and the Proof of it taken from the Insufficiency of the Law to effect what God mainly propos'd to himself, the eternal Happiness of Mankind.
That the Law was but an Introduction, or Dispensation preparatory to the Gospel; and the Proof of it taken from the Insufficiency of the Law to Effect what God mainly proposed to himself, the Eternal Happiness of Mankind.
The promise of Immortality was free unmerited Bounty, even to our First Parents, whilst they stood adorned with all the beauties of a spotless Innocence.
The promise of Immortality was free unmerited Bounty, even to our First Parents, while they stood adorned with all the beauty's of a spotless Innocence.
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The longest life of Man all spent in most unblemished uniform Obedience to his Creators Laws could merit nothing at all, much less the inestimable reward of Everlasting Glory.
The longest life of Man all spent in most unblemished uniform obedience to his Creators Laws could merit nothing At all, much less the inestimable reward of Everlasting Glory.
Death, indeed, is, as we are told, the natural and dearly earn'd wages of Sin, but Eternal Life is the gift of God. The first and perfectest of our Kind could, at the best, be but an unprofitable Servant to the Infinite Master that he served.
Death, indeed, is, as we Are told, the natural and dearly earned wages of since, but Eternal Life is the gift of God. The First and perfectest of our Kind could, At the best, be but an unprofitable Servant to the Infinite Master that he served.
Mans own Being, the excellent endowments of his Nature, his very Meat and Drink are liberal and abundant Wages for that Service, which is naturally due from the Creature to the Creator,
men own Being, the excellent endowments of his Nature, his very Meat and Drink Are liberal and abundant Wages for that Service, which is naturally due from the Creature to the Creator,
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as enjoying great Advantages, and even an Imperial Prerogative above all the rest; as if for Him alone the whole Fabrick of Heaven and Earth had been produc'd.
as enjoying great Advantages, and even an Imperial Prerogative above all the rest; as if for Him alone the Whole Fabric of Heaven and Earth had been produced.
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Mine hand hath laid the foundation of the Earth, and my right hand hath spann'd the Heavens, saith the Lord by his holy Prophet, when I call unto them, they stand up together.
Mine hand hath laid the Foundation of the Earth, and my right hand hath spanned the Heavens, Says the Lord by his holy Prophet, when I call unto them, they stand up together.
These and all things else rejoyce in his Commandment, are ready upon Earth when need is, and when their time is come, they shall not transgress his Word, &c. But Man, only Man,
These and all things Else rejoice in his Commandment, Are ready upon Earth when need is, and when their time is come, they shall not transgress his Word, etc. But Man, only Man,
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why should he glory then as if he had not received it? But then, again, what proportion is there between finite Performances and infinite Rewards? Nay,
why should he glory then as if he had not received it? But then, again, what proportion is there between finite Performances and infinite Rewards? Nay,
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tho we undergo the sharpest afflictions in the discharge of our Duties, we are to reckon with St. Paul, that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed, as in one place;
though we undergo the Sharpest afflictions in the discharge of our Duties, we Are to reckon with Saint Paul, that the sufferings of the present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed, as in one place;
So that it must be agreed, as a thing evident both from Scripture and right Reason, that Man has no Natural and Original Title to an happy Everlasting Life.
So that it must be agreed, as a thing evident both from Scripture and right Reason, that Man has no Natural and Original Title to an happy Everlasting Life.
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and Man was presently cheated of it, soon tempted to forfeit his Inheritance by violating an easie Precept, that had been given him as a trial of his Obedience and the Condition of all the Happiness that was promised;
and Man was presently cheated of it, soon tempted to forfeit his Inheritance by violating an easy Precept, that had been given him as a trial of his obedience and the Condition of all the Happiness that was promised;
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He remits the forfeiture of the broken Covenant, and vouchsafes to enter on a new Treaty with his revolted Creature, affording him a better Hope, a better Covenant, established upon better Promises.
He remits the forfeiture of the broken Covenant, and vouchsafes to enter on a new Treaty with his revolted Creature, affording him a better Hope, a better Covenant, established upon better Promises.
and Signs, and Types, Mysteries and Metaphors, Shadows, Clouds and Darkness, suitable to the meaner genius of that Discipline, which was but imperfect,
and Signs, and Types, Mysteres and Metaphors, Shadows, Clouds and Darkness, suitable to the meaner genius of that Discipline, which was but imperfect,
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But it is absurd to conclude from thence, That the utmost Felicity proposed to the Jews was only a fat Land and a long Life, Milk and Hony, Peace and Plenty,
But it is absurd to conclude from thence, That the utmost Felicity proposed to the jews was only a fat Land and a long Life, Milk and Honey, Peace and Plenty,
But they were Men, a Nation highly favour'd and honour'd by God, far above all other Families of the Earth, a Peculiar and Chosen People, to whom were committed the Oracles of God;
But they were Men, a nation highly favoured and honoured by God, Far above all other Families of the Earth, a Peculiar and Chosen People, to whom were committed the Oracles of God;
The very Points in controversie between the Pharisees and the Sadduces sufficiently prove, that the Expectations of another Life had been of old receiv'd and entertain'd by that People.
The very Points in controversy between the Pharisees and the Sadducees sufficiently prove, that the Expectations of Another Life had been of old received and entertained by that People.
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And our Saviour put to silence those that ventur'd to deny it, by a plain proof of the Matter drawn from the very Pentateuch, that small Portion of Scripture, which the Sadduces would own for Authentick Canon.
And our Saviour put to silence those that ventured to deny it, by a plain proof of the Matter drawn from the very Pentateuch, that small Portion of Scripture, which the Sadducees would own for Authentic Canon.
Many places there are in the Books of the Prophets, which cannot receive a full Interpretation without the supposition of a Future State, amongst which Prophyrie himself cannot hinder,
Many places there Are in the Books of the prophets, which cannot receive a full Interpretation without the supposition of a Future State, among which Prophyrie himself cannot hinder,
to which, as the Father observes, our Saviour makes a just Parallel in those words: All that are in the Grave shall hear his Voice, and shall come forth;
to which, as the Father observes, our Saviour makes a just Parallel in those words: All that Are in the Grave shall hear his Voice, and shall come forth;
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The famous Petition of the Thief on the Cross, and our Saviours gracious Reply to it, together with many plain and direct Passages in Josephus and the most Ancient Rabbins, concerning a Future Felicity for the Pious, and Misery for Irreligious Persons, put it out of all doubt, that the Doctrine of a Future Life was far from being so strange and unreceiv'd a Thing amongst the Jews, as some would represent it.
The famous Petition of the Thief on the Cross, and our Saviors gracious Reply to it, together with many plain and Direct Passages in Josephus and the most Ancient Rabbis, Concerning a Future Felicity for the Pious, and Misery for Irreligious Persons, put it out of all doubt, that the Doctrine of a Future Life was Far from being so strange and unreceived a Thing among the jews, as Some would represent it.
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We need not therefore wonder to find in the Catalogue of Old Testament-Saints, recorded in the Epistle to the Hebrews; Many that were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better Resurrection.
We need not Therefore wonder to find in the Catalogue of Old Testament-Saints, recorded in the Epistle to the Hebrews; Many that were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better Resurrection.
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But then these gracious Purposes of God for our Eternal Good were far more illustriously manifested in the Gospel, through which Christ hath brought Life and Immortality to light.
But then these gracious Purposes of God for our Eternal Good were Far more illustriously manifested in the Gospel, through which christ hath brought Life and Immortality to Light.
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That the Life intended for, and proposed to man could not be obtain'd by the Law of Moses; and therefore all must be devolv'd on the Fourth, the Mercy and Promise of God, which, by Faith of Jesus Christ is given to them that believe.
That the Life intended for, and proposed to man could not be obtained by the Law of Moses; and Therefore all must be devolved on the Fourth, the Mercy and Promise of God, which, by Faith of jesus christ is given to them that believe.
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I need not lead you from the Text or Chapter, of which it is a part, to find abundant proof of the Impotency of the Law of Moses: It is the Argument almost of every Verse. As many as are of the Works of the Law are under the Curse.
I need not led you from the Text or Chapter, of which it is a part, to find abundant proof of the Impotency of the Law of Moses: It is the Argument almost of every Verse. As many as Are of the Works of the Law Are under the Curse.
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Here therefore happily begins our Fourth Particular, the Oeconomy of the Gospel. For God hath concluded all under Ʋnbelief, that he might have mercy upon All:
Here Therefore happily begins our Fourth Particular, the Oeconomy of the Gospel. For God hath concluded all under Ʋnbelief, that he might have mercy upon All:
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Or in the words of my Text, The Scripture hath concluded all under Sin, that the Promise by Faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Or in the words of my Text, The Scripture hath concluded all under since, that the Promise by Faith of jesus christ might be given to them that believe.
A very uncomfortable and frightful Sanction it is, sufficient, of it self, to represent that Law as a Schoolmaster, as it is stil'd, qualified not only to bring, but to drive us unto Christ.
A very uncomfortable and frightful Sanction it is, sufficient, of it self, to represent that Law as a Schoolmaster, as it is Styled, qualified not only to bring, but to drive us unto christ.
Thanks be therefore to God through Jesus Christ our Lord, who by the propitious Mystery of this Day, and the saving Consequences of it, hath redeemed us from the Curse of the Law, Himself being made a Curse for us;
Thanks be Therefore to God through jesus christ our Lord, who by the propitious Mystery of this Day, and the Saving Consequences of it, hath redeemed us from the Curse of the Law, Himself being made a Curse for us;
For we well know that it is not always so, and therefore can easily reconcile those different and contrary Accounts, which are given of it in the New Testament.
For we well know that it is not always so, and Therefore can Easily reconcile those different and contrary Accounts, which Are given of it in the New Testament.
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As it is considered absolutely in it self, without regard and subordination to our Blessed Lord, who gives strength for the fulfilling of the Moral part of it,
As it is considered absolutely in it self, without regard and subordination to our Blessed Lord, who gives strength for the fulfilling of the Moral part of it,
Thus it is said to be abolished and disannull'd, that it was but until John; that it was given by Moses, who was faithful, but as a Servant; whereas Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ, who is Lord and Heir of all things:
Thus it is said to be abolished and Disannulled, that it was but until John; that it was given by Moses, who was faithful, but as a Servant; whereas Grace and Truth Come by jesus christ, who is Lord and Heir of all things:
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but it is likewise severely censured as an unsupportable Yoak, and that which worketh Wrath and Death: It is said indeed to be weak; but for all that we are told, that it is the strength of Sin, a Letter that killeth, and the Ministration of Condemnation and Death; that it is a Curse and Emnity, which Christ abolished and slew, the oldness of the Letter, and dead; that there was made of necessity a change of the Law, and accordingly that we are not now under the Law, but under Grace.
but it is likewise severely censured as an unsupportable Yoke, and that which works Wrath and Death: It is said indeed to be weak; but for all that we Are told, that it is the strength of since, a letter that kills, and the Ministration of Condemnation and Death; that it is a Curse and Enmity, which christ abolished and slew, the oldness of the letter, and dead; that there was made of necessity a change of the Law, and accordingly that we Are not now under the Law, but under Grace.
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But there is another view of it, and a much better prospect, when it is represented as it was intended to be a Dispensation preparatory and subordinate to the Gospel; A Law of Life and Manners, improv'd, fulfil'd and enforced by our Saviour, who plentifully furnisheth out Grace and Strength, to enable us to live up to the Precepts of it in an Evangelical Perfection.
But there is Another view of it, and a much better prospect, when it is represented as it was intended to be a Dispensation preparatory and subordinate to the Gospel; A Law of Life and Manners, improved, fulfilled and Enforced by our Saviour, who plentifully furnisheth out Grace and Strength, to enable us to live up to the Precepts of it in an Evangelical Perfection.
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And thus it will soon appear, that the Law is not against the Promises of God, according to my Text. For we find our Blessed Saviour making a solemn and very early Protestation,
And thus it will soon appear, that the Law is not against the Promises of God, according to my Text. For we find our Blessed Saviour making a solemn and very early Protestation,
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King David himself, who composed so many Hymns on purpose to celebrate and adorn the Law, and that long Alphabetical Octonary, the 119th Psalm, on that single Subject, could not say more in honour of it,
King David himself, who composed so many Hymns on purpose to celebrate and adorn the Law, and that long Alphabetical Octonary, the 119th Psalm, on that single Subject, could not say more in honour of it,
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than what I have already, or may further be alledged for that purpose, from the Scriptures of the New - Testament. But then the Law is understood to be a kind of Gospel, a Dispensation typical and significative of Christ: According to what the Great Father tells us , That the Law was but the Gospel mask'd,
than what I have already, or may further be alleged for that purpose, from the Scriptures of the New - Testament. But then the Law is understood to be a kind of Gospel, a Dispensation typical and significative of christ: According to what the Great Father tells us, That the Law was but the Gospel masked,
and the Gospel nothing else but the Law reveal'd. Indeed the whole Old Testament, in a manner, is a Mysterious Shadow, a Prophetical and Figurative Representation of the New: Which some observing,
and the Gospel nothing Else but the Law revealed. Indeed the Whole Old Testament, in a manner, is a Mysterious Shadow, a Prophetical and Figurative Representation of the New: Which Some observing,
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and finding what excellent use our Saviour and his Apostles made of the History and Prophecies of the one Testament to confirm and illustrate the Doctrines of the other; have indulged so long and unwarily to the contemptation of the Allegorical, that they have quite neglected,
and finding what excellent use our Saviour and his Apostles made of the History and Prophecies of the one Testament to confirm and illustrate the Doctrines of the other; have indulged so long and unwarily to the contemptation of the Allegorical, that they have quite neglected,
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and, at last, utterly lost and even renounc'd the first and Literal Sence. But this is an unreasonable affection of an extravagant and sottish Extreme.
and, At last, utterly lost and even renounced the First and Literal Sense. But this is an unreasonable affection of an extravagant and sottish Extreme.
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It was the infinite Wisdom and Power of God, that so contriv'd, ordered, and overrul'd Affairs in the first Ages of the World, that they might aptly prelude, typifie,
It was the infinite Wisdom and Power of God, that so contrived, ordered, and overruled Affairs in the First Ages of the World, that they might aptly prelude, typify,
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Hereby making the Age of the Patriarchs and the Law, but a long Preface or Introduction to that of the Gospel. Indeed, to speak properly, we are to Date the Gospel from the time of the first Publication of it, which was immediately after the Fall, as we all know:
Hereby making the Age of the Patriarchs and the Law, but a long Preface or Introduction to that of the Gospel. Indeed, to speak properly, we Are to Date the Gospel from the time of the First Publication of it, which was immediately After the Fallen, as we all know:
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From that happy Moment all the hopes of Heaven, of a future Endless Life of Bliss depended wholly on the Birth and Death of the Messias. Christianity therefore commenced about Four Thousand Years before the first Christmas, I mean,
From that happy Moment all the hope's of Heaven, of a future Endless Life of Bliss depended wholly on the Birth and Death of the Messias. Christianity Therefore commenced about Four Thousand years before the First Christmas, I mean,
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Almighty God, for wise and weighty Purposes, did not think fit to put the Gospel Dispensation presently in practice, with all the Power and Demonstration, all the Lustre and Advantages, with which, in the Fulness of time, it was to appear and be recommended to the World.
Almighty God, for wise and weighty Purposes, did not think fit to put the Gospel Dispensation presently in practice, with all the Power and Demonstration, all the Lustre and Advantages, with which, in the Fullness of time, it was to appear and be recommended to the World.
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This Delay left room for many previous Passages and a preparative Dispensation, which did help to introduce the Gospel with the more efficacy and glory.
This delay left room for many previous Passages and a preparative Dispensation, which did help to introduce the Gospel with the more efficacy and glory.
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Hence we have great confirmation of our Faith from many and plain Prophecies, whereby we are enabled effectually to silence and shame both the Jewish and Heathen Adversaries of our Faith. For none now can resist the force and clearness of the Evidence, that ariseth thence;
Hence we have great confirmation of our Faith from many and plain Prophecies, whereby we Are enabled effectually to silence and shame both the Jewish and Heathen Adversaries of our Faith. For none now can resist the force and clearness of the Evidence, that arises thence;
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It is to the great advantage of the Gospel, that it succeeds the burdensom Oeconomy of the Law, the Pedagogy of which Discipline sets off the grace and sweetness of that Liberty, with which Christ hath made us free. But tho the Messias was not presently to appear;
It is to the great advantage of the Gospel, that it succeeds the burdensome Oeconomy of the Law, the Pedagogy of which Discipline sets off the grace and sweetness of that Liberty, with which christ hath made us free. But though the Messias was not presently to appear;
yet the Providence of God so order'd it, that almost every great Thing that hapned after the Fall should conduce to make up a more solemn Apparatus and Sacred Pomp,
yet the Providence of God so ordered it, that almost every great Thing that happened After the Fallen should conduce to make up a more solemn Apparatus and Sacred Pomp,
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The two first Notable Periods are from Mans banishment out of Paradise to the time of the Flood, and from thence to the giving of the Law. In the former, Mankind had many sad Proofs and Experiences of the corruption of their own Natural Inclinations,
The two First Notable Periods Are from men banishment out of Paradise to the time of the Flood, and from thence to the giving of the Law. In the former, Mankind had many sad Proofs and Experiences of the corruption of their own Natural Inclinations,
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Whilst Almighty God thus in times past suffer'd all Nations to walk in their own ways, as St. Paul and Barnabas told the Men of Lystra, he left not himself without Witness, though they were without Excuse, but sent unto them Enoch and Noah, and other Preachers of Righteousness:
While Almighty God thus in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways, as Saint Paul and Barnabas told the Men of Lystra, he left not himself without Witness, though they were without Excuse, but sent unto them Enoch and Noah, and other Preachers of Righteousness:
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so that their Condemnation was most just, and Death reigned from Adam unto Moses, over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adams Transgression. This was so Evangelical a Work, that St. Peter, according to a well grounded Interpretation of that somewhat obscure place, seems to ascribe it to Christ himself, who, by the Spirit, went and preached unto those that were disobedient, when the Long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah.
so that their Condemnation was most just, and Death reigned from Adam unto Moses, over them that had not sinned After the similitude of Adams Transgression. This was so Evangelical a Work, that Saint Peter, according to a well grounded Interpretation of that somewhat Obscure place, seems to ascribe it to christ himself, who, by the Spirit, went and preached unto those that were disobedient, when the Long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah.
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Indeed Repentance, and Mercy, and pardon of Sins were the peculiar Conditions of the Gospel; Therefore it was very fit that those gracious Indulgences should be tender'd to the World by the Author of the Gospel, the Mediator of that Covenant, even the Holy One of God:
Indeed Repentance, and Mercy, and pardon of Sins were the peculiar Conditions of the Gospel; Therefore it was very fit that those gracious Indulgences should be tendered to the World by the Author of the Gospel, the Mediator of that Covenant, even the Holy One of God:
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and so preserving Eight Persons from the Common Ruine, was an early Type of Christian Baptism, by which we are initiated into the Church, signified by that Ark, which contain'd in it all the Church God then had in the World.
and so preserving Eight Persons from the Common Ruin, was an early Type of Christian Baptism, by which we Are initiated into the Church, signified by that Ark, which contained in it all the Church God then had in the World.
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This Parallel of the Ark and the Church, together with the Doctrine that attends it, runs through the Writings of many of the Ancient Fathers; but I must not stay to trace it,
This Parallel of the Ark and the Church, together with the Doctrine that attends it, runs through the Writings of many of the Ancient Father's; but I must not stay to trace it,
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The next remarkable Adventure we meet with, is that of Babel, a fit Emblem (and so received by the Church) of what was afterwards transacted at Jerusalem. For as God then by dividing the Languages of the daring Builders, blasted the insolent Attempt of that Rebellious Crew;
The next remarkable Adventure we meet with, is that of Babel, a fit Emblem (and so received by the Church) of what was afterwards transacted At Jerusalem. For as God then by dividing the Languages of the daring Builders, blasted the insolent Attempt of that Rebellious Crew;
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so did He at the Feast of Pentecost, by Cloven and Divided Tongues, another wonderful multiplication of Languages, baffle and confound the combined Opposition of Jews and Gentiles, against himself and his Holy Child Jesus.
so did He At the Feast of Pentecost, by Cloven and Divided Tongues, Another wondered multiplication of Languages, baffle and confound the combined Opposition of jews and Gentiles, against himself and his Holy Child jesus.
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In the next place I may mention to you those two famous Types and Forerunners of Christ and the Christian Faith, Melchisedek and Abraham; One of which bore the express Character of our Saviour's Person;
In the next place I may mention to you those two famous Types and Forerunners of christ and the Christian Faith, Melchisedek and Abraham; One of which boar the express Character of our Saviour's Person;
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Here then we have a Christmass in the Old Testament. For Abraham saw this Day and kept it holy: The Feast (it seems) rejoyc'd the Heart of that Great and Religious Prince.
Here then we have a Christmass in the Old Testament. For Abraham saw this Day and kept it holy: The Feast (it seems) rejoiced the Heart of that Great and Religious Prince.
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He receiv'd an explicit Promise of the Messias, and that more than once, and had a Revelation made to him of the Gospel-state. This was that NONLATINALPHABET, which the Apostle refers to, when he tells us, That the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justifie the Heathen through Faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all Nations be blessed.
He received an explicit Promise of the Messias, and that more than once, and had a Revelation made to him of the Gospel state. This was that, which the Apostle refers to, when he tells us, That the Scripture, Foreseeing that God would justify the Heathen through Faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
As in Isaac his Son, his only Son, as he is stil'd, the Son whom he loved, the Son of the Promise, born by Prophecy, the Prediction of an Angel, of a Womb that was dead,
As in Isaac his Son, his only Son, as he is Styled, the Son whom he loved, the Son of the Promise, born by Prophecy, the Prediction of an Angel, of a Womb that was dead,
as was that of Sarah; then led to death with his Typical Cross on his back, to be Sacrificed near the very place, where his great Archetype, our blessed Redeemer, was afterwards actually Sacrificed upon the Cross.
as was that of Sarah; then led to death with his Typical Cross on his back, to be Sacrificed near the very place, where his great Archetype, our blessed Redeemer, was afterwards actually Sacrificed upon the Cross.
The Day as well as your Patience would fail me, if I should tell of Sarah and Hagar, and the Twelve Patriarchs. Indeed, the whole succession of this Family seems designed for so many Types and Symbols of the Messias and the Gospel-state. Jacob and Esau in the Womb,
The Day as well as your Patience would fail me, if I should tell of Sarah and Hagar, and the Twelve Patriarchs. Indeed, the Whole succession of this Family seems designed for so many Types and Symbols of the Messias and the Gospel state. Jacob and Esau in the Womb,
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and several Passages of their Lives signified that Great Event, which was to come to pass in After-times, that the Younger should be prefer'd before the Elder, the Gentile should get the Blessing from the Jew; the very thing we happily experience at this Day.
and several Passages of their Lives signified that Great Event, which was to come to pass in Aftertimes, that the Younger should be preferred before the Elder, the Gentile should get the Blessing from the Jew; the very thing we happily experience At this Day.
And that Fire and Brimstone, that Sodom and Gomorrha are Types sadly and certainly significative of that Infernal Lake of Fire and Brimstone, which shall Eternally burn all those that resist the merciful Overtures and Manifestations of the Gospel.
And that Fire and Brimstone, that Sodom and Gomorrha Are Types sadly and Certainly significative of that Infernal Lake of Fire and Brimstone, which shall Eternally burn all those that resist the merciful Overtures and Manifestations of the Gospel.
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The famous Wrestling of Jacob with the Angel, interpreted by the Ancients to be the Son of God, serv'd as a Type of Christ 's Sufferings and Temptations.
The famous Wrestling of Jacob with the Angel, interpreted by the Ancients to be the Son of God, served as a Type of christ is Sufferings and Temptations.
And now we are come within view of the Sojourning of the Children of Israel in Egypt, and their Slavery there, a Subject which makes up a considerable part of the Old Testament, and is copiously insisted on in the New, for the History and Mystical Interpretation of it.
And now we Are come within view of the Sojourning of the Children of Israel in Egypt, and their Slavery there, a Subject which makes up a considerable part of the Old Testament, and is copiously insisted on in the New, for the History and Mystical Interpretation of it.
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Such Speculations are apt to tempt Men to venture too far, and to a too curious Examination of the Methods and Motives of Gods Wisdom in the Administration of the World.
Such Speculations Are apt to tempt Men to venture too Far, and to a too curious Examination of the Methods and Motives of God's Wisdom in the Administration of the World.
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Whatever Appeal he hath been pleased to make to us concerning the Justice and Equity of his Ways, I do not find, that he ever submitted his Wisdom to the Trial and Judgment of a Man. But thus it actually was in the Case before us.
Whatever Appeal he hath been pleased to make to us Concerning the justice and Equity of his Ways, I do not find, that he ever submitted his Wisdom to the Trial and Judgement of a Man. But thus it actually was in the Case before us.
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The Account of this their diverse and double Condition makes up the greatest part of the History and Prophecies of the Old Testament. The New gives us an account of the last Attempt of Heaven to reclaim that People,
The Account of this their diverse and double Condition makes up the greatest part of the History and Prophecies of the Old Testament. The New gives us an account of the last Attempt of Heaven to reclaim that People,
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and of their last concluding Provocation, the Murder of their Messias; which, as it was foretold, by filling up the Measure of their Sins, ripened them for that woful Final Desolation of their People, Government, City and Temple, which had been long before predicted by the Prophets, and was then more expresly foretold and denounc'd by Christ and his Apostles. All which ruine, the Romans, in Gods appointed time, brought upon that Devoted People;
and of their last concluding Provocation, the Murder of their Messias; which, as it was foretold, by filling up the Measure of their Sins, ripened them for that woeful Final Desolation of their People, Government, city and Temple, which had been long before predicted by the prophets, and was then more expressly foretold and denounced by christ and his Apostles. All which ruin, the Roman, in God's appointed time, brought upon that Devoted People;
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Moses and Joshuah did evidently Personate our Jesus, that conducts us to the Land of Canaan, the Heavenly Jerusalem; through the Wilderness of the World.
Moses and Joshua did evidently Personate our jesus, that conducts us to the Land of Canaan, the Heavenly Jerusalem; through the Wilderness of the World.
But, before we had brought the Israelites thus far on this their Mystical March, we might have observed the Blood sprinkled on the Posts of their Doors, to secure them from the Stroak of the Destroying Angel; as likewise their Paschal Lamb, of which not a Bone must be broken any more than of the Lamb of God. But their Food from Heaven, their Celestial Manna did plainly signifie that true and living Bread, which came down from Heaven,
But, before we had brought the Israelites thus Far on this their Mystical March, we might have observed the Blood sprinkled on the Posts of their Doors, to secure them from the Stroke of the Destroying Angel; as likewise their Paschal Lamb, of which not a Bone must be broken any more than of the Lamb of God. But their Food from Heaven, their Celestial Manna did plainly signify that true and living Bred, which Come down from Heaven,
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Irenaeus tells us, in short, that the coming forth of that People out of Egypt, and their whole Progress, was ordain'd by God to be a Type and Representation of the Original and Progress of the Christian Church, which was to be gathered from among the Gentiles. But it will concern us to have a care, that we do not carry on the Metaphor too far,
Irnaeus tells us, in short, that the coming forth of that People out of Egypt, and their Whole Progress, was ordained by God to be a Type and Representation of the Original and Progress of the Christian Church, which was to be gathered from among the Gentiles. But it will concern us to have a care, that we do not carry on the Metaphor too Far,
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For the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews observes, that the Carkases of those that sin'd, fell in the Wilderness, God having sworn that they should not enter into his Rest.
For the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews observes, that the Carcases of those that sinned, fell in the Wilderness, God having sworn that they should not enter into his Rest.
Thus have we taken an hasty View of much above two Thousand Years, so thick set with Figurative Indications of the Kingdom of the M• … that it looks like the very Age of Christ himself, the Copy or Pattern of the Gospel. And it was, indeed, a kind of Primitive or Patriarchal Christendom.
Thus have we taken an hasty View of much above two Thousand years, so thick Set with Figurative Indications of the Kingdom of the M• … that it looks like the very Age of christ himself, the Copy or Pattern of the Gospel. And it was, indeed, a kind of Primitive or Patriarchal Christendom.
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So that when our Saviour took our Flesh upon him, and, as on This Day, appeared upon Earth in order to the establishment of the Gospel in all its parts, He was but NONLATINALPHABET, as Eusebius expresseth it, a Restorer of the most Ancient Religion, that which had been the Religion of the World before Moses.
So that when our Saviour took our Flesh upon him, and, as on This Day, appeared upon Earth in order to the establishment of the Gospel in all its parts, He was but, as Eusebius Expresses it, a Restorer of the most Ancient Religion, that which had been the Religion of the World before Moses.
By this Order and Disposition of things God made it manifest that the Law, as meerly Positive, was not necessary to Salvation, that Man could be well without it, that it was to be but a long Parenthesis, as it were, between the first and second Christendom, the Age of the Patriarchs and that of the Messias, something that might have been left out,
By this Order and Disposition of things God made it manifest that the Law, as merely Positive, was not necessary to Salvation, that Man could be well without it, that it was to be but a long Parenthesis, as it were, between the First and second Christendom, the Age of the Patriarchs and that of the Messias, something that might have been left out,
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And, indeed, the whole Frame of it look'd forward, and was apparently founded on Relation; the chiefest use of it being to point and direct to a better Covenant, something greater and more desirable than it self.
And, indeed, the Whole Frame of it looked forward, and was apparently founded on Relation; the chiefest use of it being to point and Direct to a better Covenant, something greater and more desirable than it self.
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If you abstract it from that Typical and Relative respect, it will soon appear much unworthy of its Great Author, the most trifling as well as the most burdensom Constitution that ever was.
If you abstract it from that Typical and Relative respect, it will soon appear much unworthy of its Great Author, the most trifling as well as the most burdensome Constitution that ever was.
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These Philo, amongst others, learnedly labours to remove, but all in vain, because he himself was a Stranger to the true use and signification of the Law.
These Philo, among Others, learnedly labours to remove, but all in vain, Because he himself was a Stranger to the true use and signification of the Law.
Nor after the Law given, do we find that the neglect of its positive Prescripts was ever objected to those Nations, whose Sins were yet distinctly reckon'd up by the Prophets that were sent unto them,
Nor After the Law given, do we find that the neglect of its positive Prescripts was ever objected to those nations, whose Sins were yet distinctly reckoned up by the prophets that were sent unto them,
What was meerly Shadow, must needs become useless, and vanish at the appearance of the Substance. Yet several Usages and Institutions under the Law were adopted and introduc'd into the Church, being by our Saviour and his Apostles improv'd and sublimated into a more Reasonable Service. Circumcision was advanced into a better Sacrament, more useful, more easie, more extensive in its Application.
What was merely Shadow, must needs become useless, and vanish At the appearance of the Substance. Yet several Usages and Institutions under the Law were adopted and introduced into the Church, being by our Saviour and his Apostles improved and sublimated into a more Reasonable Service. Circumcision was advanced into a better Sacrament, more useful, more easy, more extensive in its Application.
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and the memory of That, the Church solemnly recollects on Good-Friday. But in this Feast of the Atonement there was something peculiar and of very extraordinary signification, that of the Scape Goat, I mean, on which Aaron was to lay his hands,
and the memory of That, the Church solemnly recollects on Good friday. But in this Feast of the Atonement there was something peculiar and of very extraordinary signification, that of the Escape Goat, I mean, on which Aaron was to lay his hands,
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and then send him into the Wilderness. Thus was Christ, on whom God laid the Iniquities of us all, presently after his Baptism, led into the Wilderness, carrying with him all the Sins that had been confess'd by Jerusalem and Judah at St. Johns Baptism: And thus it is, that (not the Goat, indeed,
and then send him into the Wilderness. Thus was christ, on whom God laid the Iniquities of us all, presently After his Baptism, led into the Wilderness, carrying with him all the Sins that had been confessed by Jerusalem and Judah At Saint Johns Baptism: And thus it is, that (not the Goat, indeed,
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Not on Aaron the High Priest, his Mysterious Vestments, and more Mysterious Consecration; nor any of the Oral Prophecies concerning the great Business of this Day;
Not on Aaron the High Priest, his Mysterious Vestments, and more Mysterious Consecration; nor any of the Oral Prophecies Concerning the great Business of this Day;
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those immediately from God to Adam and Abraham; or those of Jacob, Moses, and the Prophets down to the express Testimony of St. John Baptist, the immediate Harbinger and Forerunner of the Lord.
those immediately from God to Adam and Abraham; or those of Jacob, Moses, and the prophets down to the express Testimony of Saint John Baptist, the immediate Harbinger and Forerunner of the Lord.
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And I am sure I need not put you in mind of that which is daily in your Ears, the melody of the Psalms, those lofty inspired Hymns, which are at once a very History of the Birth, Life and Death of the Messias, and also the most fervent Petitions,
And I am sure I need not put you in mind of that which is daily in your Ears, the melody of the Psalms, those lofty inspired Hymns, which Are At once a very History of the Birth, Life and Death of the Messias, and also the most fervent Petitions,
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It is the Day which the Lord hath made, and which Abraham saw. It is not a Private or a Modern Feast: We have heard already that it is as Ancient as the Fall of Adam: Nay, we read of Grace given in Christ Jesus before the World began, according to the Eternal purpose which God purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
It is the Day which the Lord hath made, and which Abraham saw. It is not a Private or a Modern Feast: We have herd already that it is as Ancient as the Fallen of Adam: Nay, we read of Grace given in christ jesus before the World began, according to the Eternal purpose which God purposed in christ jesus our Lord.
for there is none other Name under Heaven given among Men, whereby Adam or any of his Off-spring have or can be saved. God himself therefore could not apply more seasonable or effectual Comfort to our drooping Parents, languishing and astonished under the shame and horrour of their Fall,
for there is none other Name under Heaven given among Men, whereby Adam or any of his Offspring have or can be saved. God himself Therefore could not apply more seasonable or effectual Comfort to our drooping Parents, languishing and astonished under the shame and horror of their Fallen,
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The substance of things is the same both in the Old and the New Testament: It is one and the same Great Housholder that brings forth things both new and old;
The substance of things is the same both in the Old and the New Testament: It is one and the same Great Householder that brings forth things both new and old;
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The same Lord and Christ is exhibited in both the Books, dispensing to his Children and Servants Laws and Rules suitable to their several Capacities and Ages.
The same Lord and christ is exhibited in both the Books, dispensing to his Children and Servants Laws and Rules suitable to their several Capacities and Ages.
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Do not the two Testaments, says he, as the two Seraphims, call and cry to one another, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Sabaoth? That great and good Man seems to have wrought himself up into a kind of Transport or Ecstasie by dwelling long and thinking deeply on such things as these.
Do not the two Testaments, Says he, as the two Seraphims, call and cry to one Another, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Sabaoth? That great and good Man seems to have wrought himself up into a kind of Transport or Ecstasy by Dwelling long and thinking deeply on such things as these.
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From the Considerations which I have now mentioned, and very many such like, which, in this vast and inexhaustible Subject, may be brought to illustrate one Testament by the other, I might observe,
From the Considerations which I have now mentioned, and very many such like, which, in this vast and inexhaustible Subject, may be brought to illustrate one Testament by the other, I might observe,
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how justly our Saviour requires, that his Disciples and Apostles, who went to instruct others in the Christian Faith, should themselves be Scribes well instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, and,
how justly our Saviour requires, that his Disciples and Apostles, who went to instruct Others in the Christian Faith, should themselves be Scribes well instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, and,
like the Great Master of the Family, able to bring forth out of their Treasure things new and old; that is (saith the Excellent Writer) without all dispute the Old and the New Testament.
like the Great Master of the Family, able to bring forth out of their Treasure things new and old; that is (Says the Excellent Writer) without all dispute the Old and the New Testament.
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Very pleasant it is, and a great satisfaction to consider, that we are in the self same way to Heaven, which the first and best of Men have so happily trodden;
Very pleasant it is, and a great satisfaction to Consider, that we Are in the self same Way to Heaven, which the First and best of Men have so happily trodden;
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There was never at any time but one true Religion in the World, and that since the Fall has been no other but Christianity either shadowed and covered,
There was never At any time but one true Religion in the World, and that since the Fallen has been no other but Christianity either shadowed and covered,
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There is a Christmass in both the Testaments: The first Authors of Mankind, our Fathers, both before and after the Flood, could not be happy by any other means than we their late Posterity,
There is a Christmass in both the Testaments: The First Authors of Mankind, our Father's, both before and After the Flood, could not be happy by any other means than we their late Posterity,
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St. Justin Martyr in his Dialogue with Tryphon the Jew proves, that Christians are properly the Israelites, from some places in Isaiah, as also from the Notation of the word;
Saint Justin Martyr in his Dialogue with Tryphon the Jew Proves, that Christians Are properly the Israelites, from Some places in Isaiah, as also from the Notation of the word;
A Notion, in the main of it, confirmed by our Saviour and his Apostles, in what they teach concerning the Seed of Abraham, of Israelites indeed, and the Circumcision of the Heart. I have not time to repeat the Texts. The Sum is, that Christ was at the bottom,
A Notion, in the main of it, confirmed by our Saviour and his Apostles, in what they teach Concerning the Seed of Abraham, of Israelites indeed, and the Circumcision of the Heart. I have not time to repeat the Texts. The Sum is, that christ was At the bottom,
Our claim and theirs is in and through one and the same Messias, who tenders Salvation equally to all that will acceept of it on his own best, that is, Evangelical Terms.
Our claim and theirs is in and through one and the same Messias, who tenders Salvation equally to all that will acceept of it on his own best, that is, Evangelical Terms.
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The Patriarchs and Prophets as well as Apostles and other Christians, were saved by Faith in Christ, as the Early Martyr Ignatius avers in several places of his Epistles; and the same is at large prov'd by Irenaeus: And Clemens of Alexandria in his Sixth Book of Stromata hath the same, with something more of his own concerning Christs descending into Hell, which I shall not offer unto you.
The Patriarchs and prophets as well as Apostles and other Christians, were saved by Faith in christ, as the Early Martyr Ignatius avers in several places of his Epistles; and the same is At large proved by Irnaeus: And Clemens of Alexandria in his Sixth Book of Stromata hath the same, with something more of his own Concerning Christ descending into Hell, which I shall not offer unto you.
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But thus have we seen, that whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning, that when the Veil is taken from the Face of Moses, he shines forth nothing but Grace and Gospel: And this Veil is now done away in Christ: In Christ, I say, The Almighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace, Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End, who was,
But thus have we seen, that whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning, that when the Veil is taken from the Face of Moses, he shines forth nothing but Grace and Gospel: And this Veil is now done away in christ: In christ, I say, The Almighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace, Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End, who was,
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A Day so plainly foretold by the Ancient Prophets, particularly by the Greatly beloved Daniel Five Hundred years before the time, that the whole People of the Jews were in eager Expectation,
A Day so plainly foretold by the Ancient prophets, particularly by the Greatly Beloved daniel Five Hundred Years before the time, that the Whole People of the jews were in eager Expectation,
yet did their Sins make the Old Curse stick so close to them, their Heart so fat, their Ears so heavy, and their Eyes so dim, that they understood not what they heard, nor perceived what they saw.
yet did their Sins make the Old Curse stick so close to them, their Heart so fat, their Ears so heavy, and their Eyes so dim, that they understood not what they herd, nor perceived what they saw.
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No noise of Prophecies and Miracles could wake them out of their Golden Dreams of a Temporal triumphant Prince, with Earthly Crowns and Scepters, Dominion and Greatness:
No noise of Prophecies and Miracles could wake them out of their Golden Dreams of a Temporal triumphant Prince, with Earthly Crowns and Sceptres, Dominion and Greatness:
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But then, What manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godliness? It was the folly and misery of Gods first People the Jews, that they trusted to their Priviledge of being so stil'd, they took up with that and gloried abundantly in the Temple of the Lord, without ever considering what great Obligations were thereby laid on them for Holiness and Obedience.
But then, What manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? It was the folly and misery of God's First People the jews, that they trusted to their Privilege of being so Styled, they took up with that and gloried abundantly in the Temple of the Lord, without ever considering what great Obligations were thereby laid on them for Holiness and obedience.
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A Prince has little reason to be satisfied with the loud Professions of Loyalty and Obedience from such as take no care to express those boasted Vertues in any thing but in words:
A Prince has little reason to be satisfied with the loud Professions of Loyalty and obedience from such as take no care to express those boasted Virtues in any thing but in words:
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Nor will the King of Kings accept of the demure Hypocrisie of those, who, as the Prophet expresseth it, Come before him as his People cometh, and sit and hear; but will not do. It is Mockery and not Religion to have Lord, Lord in the Mouth,
Nor will the King of Kings accept of the demure Hypocrisy of those, who, as the Prophet Expresses it, Come before him as his People comes, and fit and hear; but will not do. It is Mockery and not Religion to have Lord, Lord in the Mouth,
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And that it is most just for God so to do, seems to be the main design of that so much disputed and mistaken Chapter, the Ninth of the Epistle to the Romans: But, if God spared not the Natural branches, on the like provocations, most certainly, he will not spare us.
And that it is most just for God so to do, seems to be the main Design of that so much disputed and mistaken Chapter, the Ninth of the Epistle to the Romans: But, if God spared not the Natural branches, on the like provocations, most Certainly, he will not spare us.
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as we are told in this Chapter of my Text. And if we do the Works of Abraham, then are we the Children of Abraham, according to the estimation of our Blessed Saviour, who best could judge of such a matter.
as we Are told in this Chapter of my Text. And if we do the Works of Abraham, then Are we the Children of Abraham, according to the estimation of our Blessed Saviour, who best could judge of such a matter.
It is greatly our concern then to clear up our Title to the Saviour of this Day, which can no way be done but by the observation of his Laws, the imitation of his Practice,
It is greatly our concern then to clear up our Title to the Saviour of this Day, which can no Way be done but by the observation of his Laws, the imitation of his Practice,
but more particularly, that the Punishments of the Jews were recorded, that they might be Examples to us; nay, that they hapned unto them for examples, and are written for our admonition.
but more particularly, that the Punishments of the jews were recorded, that they might be Examples to us; nay, that they happened unto them for Examples, and Are written for our admonition.
We cannot conceive, that God, who never needlesly contradicts or discomposeth the Order that he himself hath establish'd in Nature, would thus heap Wonder upon Wonder for mean and little purposes, much less for any thing unbecoming the Purity and Perfection of his Nature.
We cannot conceive, that God, who never needlessly contradicts or discomposeth the Order that he himself hath established in Nature, would thus heap Wonder upon Wonder for mean and little Purposes, much less for any thing unbecoming the Purity and Perfection of his Nature.
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and a Man as miserable as Earth and Hell could make him, meerly that afterwards, there might arise a Generation of Men who should be only stil'd Christians. The Effect was to bear more proportion to the Cause.
and a Man as miserable as Earth and Hell could make him, merely that afterwards, there might arise a Generation of Men who should be only Styled Christians. The Effect was to bear more proportion to the Cause.
for this he preach'd, published and bequeath'd to the World the most perfect Precepts, the most incomparable Example, the most glorious Promises, the most dreadful Threatnings, together with all sort of the most inviting, convincing,
for this he preached, published and bequeathed to the World the most perfect Precepts, the most incomparable Exampl, the most glorious Promises, the most dreadful Threatenings, together with all sort of the most inviting, convincing,
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and let us purifie our selves even as he is pure, that in the last day when he shall come again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him in his Eternal and Glorious Kingdom, where he now liveth and reigneth with the Father and the Holy Ghost, to which undivided and ever blessed Trinity be all Honour and Glory, Power and Deminion, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
and let us purify our selves even as he is pure, that in the last day when he shall come again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him in his Eternal and Glorious Kingdom, where he now lives and Reigneth with the Father and the Holy Ghost, to which undivided and ever blessed Trinity be all Honour and Glory, Power and Deminjon, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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Quid est enim quod dicitur Testamentum Vetus nisi occultatio Novi? Et quid est aliud quod dicitur Novum nisi Veteris revelatio? St. Aug. de Civ. Dei, l. 16. f. 26.
Quid est enim quod dicitur Testamentum Vetus nisi Occultation Novi? Et quid est Aliud quod dicitur Novum nisi Veteris revelatio? Saint Aug. the Civ. Dei, l. 16. f. 26.
Servis quidem & adhuc indisciplinatis condignam tradens Legem, liberis autem & fide justificatis congruentia dans Praecepta, filiis adaperiens suam haereditatem, &c. Ibid.
Servis quidem & Adhoc indisciplinatis condignam tradens Legem, Liberis autem & fide justificatis congruentia dans Praecepta, filiis adaperiens suam haereditatem, etc. Ibid
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Quis hanc • … etitiam divinorum Sacramentorum, cùm sanae doctrinae luce clares•unt, non praeferat universis hujus mundi Imperiis, etiam inusitatâ felicitate pacatis?
Quis hanc • … etitiam Divinorum Sacramentorum, cùm Sanae Doctrine luce clares•unt, non praeferat universis hujus mundi Imperiis, etiam inusitatâ felicitate pacatis?
