Our Saviours passion delivered in a sermon, preach'd in the cathedral church of Saint Peter in Exon. On Good Friday, the first of April, 1670. By Matthew Hole, Master of Arts, and Fellow of Exeter Colledge, Oxon.
but the gifts of the Holy Ghost, and in them is accomplish'd that gracious promise of the plentiful effusion of knowledge that should come to pass in the last days;
but the Gifts of the Holy Ghost, and in them is accomplished that gracious promise of the plentiful effusion of knowledge that should come to pass in the last days;
but we need not wonder (as he goes on) at this your carriage towards them, (v. 22.) since Jesus Christ himself, who was a man approved of God among you by miracles, signes and wonders, which God did by him in the midst of you,
but we need not wonder (as he Goes on) At this your carriage towards them, (v. 22.) since jesus christ himself, who was a man approved of God among you by Miracles, Signs and wonders, which God did by him in the midst of you,
So that the words are part of that excellent and successful Sermon of St. Peter preached unto the Jews, wherein he sharply rebuked them for their barbarous and inhumane carriage towards him who abundantly prov'd himself to be the true Messias;
So that the words Are part of that excellent and successful Sermon of Saint Peter preached unto the jews, wherein he sharply rebuked them for their barbarous and inhumane carriage towards him who abundantly proved himself to be the true Messias;
1. First of all, concerning our Saviours Passion, in the three stpes or degrees of it, mentioned here in the Text, viz. That he was taken, and by wicked hands crucified, and slain;
1. First of all, Concerning our Saviors Passion, in the three stpes or Degrees of it, mentioned Here in the Text, viz. That he was taken, and by wicked hands Crucified, and slave;
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I begin with the History of our Saviours Passion, and there with the first step of it, which is his apprehension or being taken, him ye have taken; this we know is the first degree of punishment that is wont to be exercis'd towards Malefactors, who are first apprehended & arraign'd,
I begin with the History of our Saviors Passion, and there with the First step of it, which is his apprehension or being taken, him you have taken; this we know is the First degree of punishment that is wont to be exercised towards Malefactors, who Are First apprehended & arraigned,
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and therefore they dealt underhand with one of his own Disciples, corrupting him with the promise of a reward, to betray him with the greater secrecy into their hands.
and Therefore they dealt underhand with one of his own Disciples, corrupting him with the promise of a reward, to betray him with the greater secrecy into their hands.
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The place where they apprehended him was in the Garden, where, after the treachery of Judas in betraying him, a band of Souldiers seiz'd on his Person, hall'd him away before Pilate, and from thence into prison, where he met with no better company then an infamous Robber nam'd Barrabbas, who yet, by a custom of releasing one at the Feast, was dismist at the request of the people,
The place where they apprehended him was in the Garden, where, After the treachery of Judas in betraying him, a band of Soldiers seized on his Person, halled him away before Pilate, and from thence into prison, where he met with no better company then an infamous Robber named Barabbas, who yet, by a custom of releasing one At the Feast, was dismissed At the request of the people,
partly, because they did all by the authority and command of the Magistrate, against whom he would by no means suffer or encourage the least resistance;
partly, Because they did all by the Authority and command of the Magistrate, against whom he would by no means suffer or encourage the least resistance;
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and dragging them bound to the Altar, as also his being apprehended and taken was not obscurely presignified in Joseph 's being taken and carried prisoner into Egypt, of which we read in Gen. 39. And so much, briefly,
and dragging them bound to the Altar, as also his being apprehended and taken was not obscurely presignified in Joseph is being taken and carried prisoner into Egypt, of which we read in Gen. 39. And so much, briefly,
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for the first step or degree of our Saviours Passion, namely his being taken. 2. The second degree of it mention'd here in the Text, is his being crucified;
for the First step or degree of our Saviors Passion, namely his being taken. 2. The second degree of it mentioned Here in the Text, is his being Crucified;
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but for the better understanding hereof, we must know that the Romans, to encrease the shame and sting of this punishment, made use of these four circumstances toward those on whom it was inflicted;
but for the better understanding hereof, we must know that the Roman, to increase the shame and sting of this punishment, made use of these four Circumstances towards those on whom it was inflicted;
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First, those that were condemn'd to this punishment were made to bear their Cross upon their shoulders to the place of execution, which was ever without the City.
First, those that were condemned to this punishment were made to bear their Cross upon their shoulders to the place of execution, which was ever without the city.
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So Plutarch tells us expresly, [ Plutar. de his qui sero puniuatu•. ] NONLATINALPHABET, i. e. malefactors when they are led forth to execution, each one bears his own cross:
So Plutarch tells us expressly, [ Plutarch de his qui sero puniuatu•. ], i. e. malefactors when they Are led forth to execution, each one bears his own cross:
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in complyance with which custom, the barbarous Jews leading forth our Saviour, forc't him to bear his own Cross, as we read, John 19.17. as if it were not enough to be thus shamefully executed, unless he bare the unhappy instrument of his shame;
in compliance with which custom, the barbarous jews leading forth our Saviour, forced him to bear his own Cross, as we read, John 19.17. as if it were not enough to be thus shamefully executed, unless he bore the unhappy Instrument of his shame;
It is indeed said, that Simon the Cyrenian was compelled to bear his Cross, Mat. 27.32. but that was onely when our Saviour through weariness had almost fainted under the burden;
It is indeed said, that Simon the Cyrenian was compelled to bear his Cross, Mathew 27.32. but that was only when our Saviour through weariness had almost fainted under the burden;
Now this act of bearing his Cross was represented to us in the Old Testament, by Isaack 's bearing the wood for Sacrifice, of which we read, Gen. 22. in allusion and imitation hereof it was, that our Saviour told his followers, that if they would be his Disciples, they must take up their Cross and follow him, in the patient bearing of distress and infamy.
Now this act of bearing his Cross was represented to us in the Old Testament, by Isaac is bearing the wood for Sacrifice, of which we read, Gen. 22. in allusion and imitation hereof it was, that our Saviour told his followers, that if they would be his Disciples, they must take up their Cross and follow him, in the patient bearing of distress and infamy.
for so Artemidorus assures us, NONLATINALPHABET, they that were to be crucified were stript naked. Sutable whereunto we read, concerning our Saviour, Mat. 27.28. that they stript him of his clothes;
for so Artemidorus assures us,, they that were to be Crucified were stripped naked. Suitable whereunto we read, Concerning our Saviour, Mathew 27.28. that they stripped him of his clothes;
who being ty'd to a Pillar receiv•d many stripes; this circumstance of Barbarity too was exercised towards our Saviour, Mat. 27.26. When they had scourged Jesus they delivered him up to be crucified.
who being tied to a Pillar receiv•d many stripes; this circumstance of Barbarity too was exercised towards our Saviour, Mathew 27.26. When they had scourged jesus they Delivered him up to be Crucified.
of this did the Evangelical Prophet Isaias plainly foretell, in Isai. 53.5. The Chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed.
of this did the Evangelical Prophet Isaiah plainly foretell, in Isaiah 53.5. The Chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we Are healed.
Fourthly, Those who were wont to be fasten'd to the Cross had the cause of their punishment writen over them in Capital Letters, that so the equity of it might the better appear to the World.
Fourthly, Those who were wont to be fastened to the Cross had the cause of their punishment written over them in Capital Letters, that so the equity of it might the better appear to the World.
for having hail'd his body to the Cross all besmear'd in blood and gore, which the nails and scourges drew from him, they set over his head this accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS, Mat. 27.37. Which that it might be the more generally known and understood by all, St. Luke tells us it was written in three Languages, viz. in Latine, Greek, and Hebrew, Luke 23.38.
for having hailed his body to the Cross all besmeared in blood and gore, which the nails and scourges drew from him, they Set over his head this accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS, Mathew 27.37. Which that it might be the more generally known and understood by all, Saint Lycia tells us it was written in three Languages, viz. in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, Lycia 23.38.
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where after he had hung on the Cross from the sixth to the ninth hour, upon the tenderwounds of his hands and feet, he gave up the Ghost, which was the last act of this dolefull Tragedy,
where After he had hung on the Cross from the sixth to the ninth hour, upon the tenderwounds of his hands and feet, he gave up the Ghost, which was the last act of this doleful Tragedy,
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for they on whom it is inflicted, being fasten'd to the Cross not by any vital part, die so leasurely, that being taken from thence, may easily be suppos'd to live:
for they on whom it is inflicted, being fastened to the Cross not by any vital part, die so leisurely, that being taken from thence, may Easily be supposed to live:
That he became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross, which of all the Romane ways of excution was the most painful, and the most ignominious.
That he became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross, which of all the Roman ways of execution was the most painful, and the most ignominious.
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Our Saviour having humbled himself to the form of a servant was condemn'd to be crucified, which Tacitus calls Servile supplicium, a punishment inflicted onely on servants or slaves, never on any freeman or cirizen;
Our Saviour having humbled himself to the from of a servant was condemned to be Crucified, which Tacitus calls Servile supplicium, a punishment inflicted only on Servants or slaves, never on any freeman or cirizen;
and wagging their heads at him, they said, thou that destroyest the Temple, and buildest it in three dayes, save thy self, Mat. 27. After all which, he laid down his life,
and wagging their Heads At him, they said, thou that destroyest the Temple, and buildest it in three days, save thy self, Mathew 27. After all which, he laid down his life,
but these, alas, as if they were (what was said of Tiberius, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. but so many clods of earth kneaded and cemented with blood, remain as senceless & unrelenting after all this,
but these, alas, as if they were (what was said of Tiberius,, etc. but so many clods of earth kneaded and cemented with blood, remain as senseless & unrelenting After all this,
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however, since these remorsless Jews could conceive neither sorrow, nor repentance, the whole Creation seem'd concern'd to lament the fall of so great a Person;
however, since these remorseless jews could conceive neither sorrow, nor Repentance, the Whole Creation seemed concerned to lament the fallen of so great a Person;
the Sun drew in its Light, as unwilling to behold so sad a spectacle; the earth trembled and quak'd, as impatient of bearing up those persons that occasion'd it;
the Sun drew in its Light, as unwilling to behold so sad a spectacle; the earth trembled and quaked, as impatient of bearing up those Persons that occasioned it;
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viz. not by any actual guilt of his own, but only by imputation: Now, since the wages of sin is death, Rom. 6.23. And without shedding of blood there is no remission, Heb. 9.22.
viz. not by any actual guilt of his own, but only by imputation: Now, since the wages of since is death, Rom. 6.23. And without shedding of blood there is no remission, Hebrew 9.22.
'Twere our debts for which Jesus Christ was arrested and imprisoned by the Souldiers, and which by his consequent sufferings he paid to the utmost farthing;
'Twere our debts for which jesus christ was arrested and imprisoned by the Soldiers, and which by his consequent sufferings he paid to the utmost farthing;
which truth, beside the express words of the Text, is as fully set forth, Acts 4.27, 28. Of a truth against the Holy Child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and people of Israel, were gathered together, to do whatsoever thy hand and thy Counsel determin'd before to be done:
which truth, beside the express words of the Text, is as Fully Set forth, Acts 4.27, 28. Of a truth against the Holy Child jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and people of Israel, were gathered together, to do whatsoever thy hand and thy Counsel determined before to be done:
whereupon it was determin'd and agreed between them, what should be the manner and measure of his sufferings, in order to the procuring pardon and redemption for them:
whereupon it was determined and agreed between them, what should be the manner and measure of his sufferings, in order to the procuring pardon and redemption for them:
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of this Covenant, on God the Fathers part, we read, Isai. 53.10. If he shall make his soul an Offering for sin he shall see his seed, and prolong his dayes:
of this Covenant, on God the Father's part, we read, Isaiah 53.10. If he shall make his soul an Offering for since he shall see his seed, and prolong his days:
Of the Sons acceptation and undertaking hereof we read, Psal. 40.7, 8. Then said I, loe, I come, in the volume of thy Book it is written of me, to do thy will, O God;
Of the Sons acceptation and undertaking hereof we read, Psalm 40.7, 8. Then said I, lo, I come, in the volume of thy Book it is written of me, to do thy will, Oh God;
and hence is our Saviour said to be the Lamb slain before the Foundations of the World, Revel. 13.8. viz. in Gods eternal decree and determination, which makes it evident, that every circumstance of Christs Passion was done by the counsel and fore-knowledge of God;
and hence is our Saviour said to be the Lamb slave before the Foundations of the World, Revel. 13.8. viz. in God's Eternal Decree and determination, which makes it evident, that every circumstance of Christ Passion was done by the counsel and foreknowledge of God;
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so likewise were they by the Spirit of God reveal'd unto the Prophets, and by them delivered unto the World, long before the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
so likewise were they by the Spirit of God revealed unto the prophets, and by them Delivered unto the World, long before the incarnation of jesus christ.
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Hence St. Paul, in the defence of this doctrine, told Agrippa, that he said none other things then those which Moses and the Prophets did say should come, that Christ should suffer, Act. 26.22, 23. yea,
Hence Saint Paul, in the defence of this Doctrine, told Agrippa, that he said none other things then those which Moses and the prophets did say should come, that christ should suffer, Act. 26.22, 23. yea,
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if we compare the Prophecies of the Old Testament with the History of the New, we shall find that exact correspondence of the event with the predictions,
if we compare the Prophecies of the Old Testament with the History of the New, we shall find that exact correspondence of the event with the predictions,
and the punctual accomplishment of every circumstance, even in that way and manner as it was fore-told, will make it clearly to appear, that all this was done by the determinate Counsel and fore-knowledge of God;
and the punctual accomplishment of every circumstance, even in that Way and manner as it was foretold, will make it clearly to appear, that all this was done by the determinate Counsel and foreknowledge of God;
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the lifting up of the brazen Serpent in the wilderness betoken'd, and is accordingly by the Apostle apply'd to the lifting up of the Messias upon the Cross:
the lifting up of the brazen Serpent in the Wilderness betokened, and is accordingly by the Apostle applied to the lifting up of the Messias upon the Cross:
all which (without having recourse to the infinity of his wisdom & knownledge) make it more particularly and unquestionably certain, that our Saviours Passi•on,
all which (without having recourse to the infinity of his Wisdom & knownledge) make it more particularly and unquestionably certain, that our Saviors Passi•on,
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First of all, from the several steps of our Saviours Passion, together with the infamy and severity of them all, we may learn the hainous and pernicious nature of sin, which could be no otherwise expiated,
First of all, from the several steps of our Saviors Passion, together with the infamy and severity of them all, we may Learn the heinous and pernicious nature of since, which could be no otherwise expiated,
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and when he came down, nothing could silence it, but the sweeter voice of that blood that speaketh better things than that of Abel: If any can be so dangerously mistaken,
and when he Come down, nothing could silence it, but the Sweeten voice of that blood that speaks better things than that of Abel: If any can be so dangerously mistaken,
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and crucifying the the flesh with the affections and lusts; this is the use which the Apostle makes of it, Rom. 6.4. that as Christ dyed and rose again, so should we dye unto sin and live unto God;
and crucifying thee the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest; this is the use which the Apostle makes of it, Rom. 6.4. that as christ died and rose again, so should we die unto since and live unto God;
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but by renewed offences will we tear open his wounds afresh, and Crucifie him again? shall we think it much to shed a few penitential tears for that which made him sweat great drops of blood? when Satan,
but by renewed offences will we tear open his wounds afresh, and Crucify him again? shall we think it much to shed a few penitential tears for that which made him sweat great drops of blood? when Satan,
imagine thou sawest thy Crucified Saviour coming towards thee, shewing thee his Cross, and beseeching thee by all his wounds, that thou wouldest not pierce his side again,
imagine thou Sawest thy crucified Saviour coming towards thee, showing thee his Cross, and beseeching thee by all his wounds, that thou Wouldst not pierce his side again,
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would not this disswade any that had but the bowels of a man from such unreasonable attempts? imagine that he shewed thee his cheeks swoln with buffetings, his face defil'd with spitting on, his head gor'd with Thorns,
would not this dissuade any that had but the bowels of a man from such unreasonable attempts? imagine that he showed thee his cheeks swollen with buffetings, his face defiled with spitting on, his head gored with Thorns,
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and would not this be a spectacle sad enough to move compassion? Sure, unless we are become transform'd into wild Beasts, we can never delight in the blood of our dearest friend;
and would not this be a spectacle sad enough to move compassion? Sure, unless we Are become transformed into wild Beasts, we can never delight in the blood of our dearest friend;
Thirdly, in this story of our Saviours Passion, we may read the transcendent and unexpressible love of Christ unto mankind, in undergoing all this misery and torment for their sakes;
Thirdly, in this story of our Saviors Passion, we may read the transcendent and unexpressible love of christ unto mankind, in undergoing all this misery and torment for their sakes;
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for when all mankind lay in a forlorn, undone condition, unable either to bear or remove the great burden of those miseries which sin had brought upon them;
for when all mankind lay in a forlorn, undone condition, unable either to bear or remove the great burden of those misery's which since had brought upon them;
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then to feel the gentle hand of a Redeemer taking off the weight, and administring to them ease and deliverance, to find their chains exchang'd for a Crown,
then to feel the gentle hand of a Redeemer taking off the weight, and administering to them ease and deliverance, to find their chains exchanged for a Crown,
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how to describe it, Chap. 3. verse 16. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, &c. and St. Paul, like one astonisht at the consideration of it, cryes out, O the depth and height, the length and breadth of this love of God, that passeth knowledge! Eph. 3.18.
how to describe it, Chap. 3. verse 16. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, etc. and Saint Paul, like one astonished At the consideration of it, cries out, Oh the depth and height, the length and breadth of this love of God, that passes knowledge! Ephesians 3.18.
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Yea, farther, should any compassionate Prince expose his own Darling Child to the most barbarous and bloody death, only to save the life of 〈 ◊ 〉 Traytor, who had oftentimes forfeited it by many acts of Trea•on and Rebellion;
Yea, farther, should any compassionate Prince expose his own Darling Child to the most barbarous and bloody death, only to save the life of 〈 ◊ 〉 Traitor, who had oftentimes forfeited it by many acts of Trea•on and Rebellion;
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Secondly, let us consider a little, what kind of death it wa• that he underwent, a death heighten'd with all the ingredien•• of pain and anguish, that the most ingenious and intaged malic• could invent or execute;
Secondly, let us Consider a little, what kind of death it wa• that he underwent, a death heightened with all the ingredien•• of pain and anguish, that the most ingenious and intaged malic• could invent or execute;
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Fourthly, from our Saviours Passion, we may learn patien〈 … 〉 bear all the afflictions and crosses that may befall us in this 〈 … 〉 we may not expect better usage in the World than our 〈 … 〉 met with, the Disciple is not above his Lord;
Fourthly, from our Saviors Passion, we may Learn patien〈 … 〉 bear all the afflictions and Crosses that may befall us in this 〈 … 〉 we may not expect better usage in the World than our 〈 … 〉 met with, the Disciple is not above his Lord;
ord, p-acp po12 ng1 n1, pns12 vmb vvi n1 … 〉 vvi d dt n2 cc n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d 〈 … 〉 pns12 vmb xx vvi jc n1 p-acp dt n1 cs po12 〈 … 〉 vvd p-acp, dt n1 vbz xx p-acp po31 n1;
as he hath 〈 … 〉 before us in this hard and rugged way, so hath he left 〈 … 〉 him a fair copy of humility and patience for us to write 〈 … 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 that can happen to us of these calamities, are nothing 〈 … 〉 with his Agonies, and bitter p•ssion;
as he hath 〈 … 〉 before us in this hard and rugged Way, so hath he left 〈 … 〉 him a fair copy of humility and patience for us to write 〈 … 〉 the 〈 ◊ 〉 that can happen to us of these calamities, Are nothing 〈 … 〉 with his Agonies, and bitter p•ssion;
c-acp pns31 vhz 〈 … 〉 a-acp pno12 p-acp d j cc j n1, av vhz pns31 vvn 〈 … 〉 pno31 dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi 〈 … 〉 dt 〈 sy 〉 cst vmb vvi p-acp pno12 pp-f d n2, vbr pix 〈 … 〉 p-acp po31 n2, cc j n1;
and shall • actions, that bear no proportion at all 〈 … 〉 the heavy burden of his sufferings at that 〈 … 〉ing excessive weight of glory, which he 〈 … 〉
and shall • actions, that bear no proportion At all 〈 … 〉 the heavy burden of his sufferings At that 〈 … 〉ing excessive weight of glory, which he 〈 … 〉
