A SERMON Preach'd before the KING The first Sunday of Advent. 1666. Mat. 21. Ver. 9. Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he that cometh in the Name of the Lord, hosanna in the highest.
A SERMON Preached before the KING The First Sunday of Advent. 1666. Mathew 21. Ver. 9. Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he that comes in the Name of the Lord, hosanna in the highest.
THese words are the Acclamation of the people, at our Saviours entering in Triumph into Jerusalem, and part of the Gospel appointed for this Day, the first Day of the Churches Year,
THese words Are the Acclamation of the people, At our Saviors entering in Triumph into Jerusalem, and part of the Gospel appointed for this Day, the First Day of the Churches Year,
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observing yearly, double sort of year, an Ecclesiastical from the Advent of our Saviour, as well as a Civil from the Return of the Sun. For the Times and Seasons of the Church are measured, her spiritual Growths fostered, not by the Sun in the Firmament,
observing yearly, double sort of year, an Ecclesiastical from the Advent of our Saviour, as well as a Civil from the Return of the Sun. For the Times and Seasons of the Church Are measured, her spiritual Growths fostered, not by the Sun in the Firmament,
so Advent is the Harbinger to make way for the Queen-feast to succeed with more Majesty, Royal Personages not only having Followers, but Fore-runners for greater State.
so Advent is the Harbinger to make Way for the Queen-feast to succeed with more Majesty, Royal Personages not only having Followers, but Forerunners for greater State.
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But how comes the Church to make choice of one of the last Passages of Christs Life, to proclaim his first coming into the World? the Season of his Passion, to introduce the Time of his Nativity? Because this coming of Christ in Triumph into Jerusalem, shews him who he was, to be a King, which 〈 ◊ 〉 was but nam'd and stil'd at his Birth:
But how comes the Church to make choice of one of the last Passages of Christ Life, to proclaim his First coming into the World? the Season of his Passion, to introduce the Time of his Nativity? Because this coming of christ in Triumph into Jerusalem, shows him who he was, to be a King, which 〈 ◊ 〉 was but named and Styled At his Birth:
the Sages and Astrologers could only at that time discover the King, but the People here could pronounce him to be the Son of David, and rejoyce in their Soveraign.
the Sages and Astrologers could only At that time discover the King, but the People Here could pronounce him to be the Son of David, and rejoice in their Sovereign.
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and accordingly Saint Paul ascribes to it, by way of excellence and eminence, Heb. 7. the fulfilling of that prophecy, Then said I, Lo I come to do thy will, O God.
and accordingly Faint Paul ascribes to it, by Way of excellence and eminence, Hebrew 7. the fulfilling of that prophecy, Then said I, Lo I come to do thy will, Oh God.
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a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord, with the words of the People here in my Text, Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he that cometh in the Name of the Lord, hosanna in the Highest.
a Saviour, which is christ the Lord, with the words of the People Here in my Text, Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he that comes in the Name of the Lord, hosanna in the Highest.
And when he came into Jerusalem all the City was moved, saying, Who is this? But God had shewed it before out of the mouthes of Babes and Sucklings, very Children, properly so call'd,
And when he Come into Jerusalem all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? But God had showed it before out of the mouths of Babes and Sucklings, very Children, properly so called,
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Their Understandings were first enlighten'd, their Tongues intrusted to declare and welcome Christ, as the Son of David, the Messiah and Saviour of the World.
Their Understandings were First enlightened, their Tongues Entrusted to declare and welcome christ, as the Son of David, the Messiah and Saviour of the World.
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And this is most commonly the Method of God Almighty in making himself known unto men, that which he hides from the Wise and Learned, he reveals unto the Simple and Lowly.
And this is most commonly the Method of God Almighty in making himself known unto men, that which he hides from the Wise and Learned, he reveals unto the Simple and Lowly.
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So here he passes by the Potent Priest and Pharisee, fill'd with Ambition, and the conceit of their own Sanctity and Knowledge, possest with the love of Riches,
So Here he passes by the Potent Priest and Pharisee, filled with Ambition, and the conceit of their own Sanctity and Knowledge, possessed with the love of Riches,
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and the like, and turns in to the humble, vacant, disinteressed Multitude, whose Hearts were rasae tabulae, so many fair Tables, without blur, without scrowl, and fit for any Inscription.
and the like, and turns in to the humble, vacant, disinteressed Multitude, whose Hearts were rasae tabulae, so many fair Tables, without blur, without scrowl, and fit for any Inscription.
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but because Joseph was his reputed Father, and Mary his Mother, because his Breeding and Parentage were not equal to the Glories manifested in him, they would not honour him as a Prophet;
but Because Joseph was his reputed Father, and Marry his Mother, Because his Breeding and Parentage were not equal to the Glories manifested in him, they would not honour him as a Prophet;
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and after such a Fashion, as they had foolishly fancied, their Messiah would come, a mighty Prince, inviron'd with Armies, powerful to promote them to Honour and Riches;
and After such a Fashion, as they had foolishly fancied, their Messiah would come, a mighty Prince, environed with Armies, powerful to promote them to Honour and Riches;
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or seen? Or, who is this that usurps such honours which the Scriptures allow to no man, no not to the Messiah? But, who is this that we abhor? who is this our Aversion? who is this that defrauds our Expectations? that grows daily greater,
or seen? Or, who is this that usurps such honours which the Scriptures allow to no man, no not to the Messiah? But, who is this that we abhor? who is this our Aversion? who is this that defrauds our Expectations? that grows daily greater,
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That Christ was to be the Son of David, to descend of the Seed and Linage of the ancient Kings of Judah, that God out of the old Stock or Root of Jesse which now through length of time seem'd decay'd,
That christ was to be the Son of David, to descend of the Seed and Lineage of the ancient Kings of Judah, that God out of the old Stock or Root of Jesse which now through length of time seemed decayed,
and doted, seare, and dead, would cause to grow up a branch of Righteousness to execute Judgment and Justice in the Land, was a truth asserted from all antiquitie;
and doted, sear, and dead, would cause to grow up a branch of Righteousness to execute Judgement and justice in the Land, was a truth asserted from all antiquity;
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And the later Doctors in our Saviours daies universally allow'd the Tradition, as is seen by the answer of the Pharisees to the question our Lord asked them concerning himself:
And the later Doctors in our Saviors days universally allowed the Tradition, as is seen by the answer of the Pharisees to the question our Lord asked them Concerning himself:
though his Extraction and Genealogy, his words and works, his life and death, did quadrat and close with all the Accounts, Predictions and Tipical Representations of the Messiah in the Law,
though his Extraction and Genealogy, his words and works, his life and death, did quadrat and close with all the Accounts, Predictions and Typical Representations of the Messiah in the Law,
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the Multitude here, and the People again elsewhere, or some more particularly inspir'd, as the two blind Men mention•d Matt. 9. 27. poor Bartimeus, and the like;
the Multitude Here, and the People again elsewhere, or Some more particularly inspired, as the two blind Men mention•d Matt. 9. 27. poor Bartimaeus, and the like;
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who comparing the Miracles wrought by Christ, with the Prophecies that went of him, confidently made out this truth, Jesus thou Son of David have mercy on us.
who comparing the Miracles wrought by christ, with the Prophecies that went of him, confidently made out this truth, jesus thou Son of David have mercy on us.
whom he does not only blesse and prosper while they are alive, but makes their Names and Memories illustrious by a renown'd Posterity long after they are dead.
whom he does not only bless and prosper while they Are alive, but makes their Names and Memories illustrious by a renowned Posterity long After they Are dead.
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And therefore in respect of any humane Parentage on the Fathers side, he was liken'd to Melchisedec, who is introduc'd in Scripture without Parent, without descent, without Genealogy:
And Therefore in respect of any humane Parentage on the Father's side, he was likened to Melchizedek, who is introduced in Scripture without Parent, without descent, without Genealogy:
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Yet I say so much was God pleased with the Heroical Vertue of David, so much was he a Man after his own heart, that he ordained, that that great Person, the Second Person in the Trinity, should be reckon'd to him as his Issue;
Yet I say so much was God pleased with the Heroical Virtue of David, so much was he a Man After his own heart, that he ordained, that that great Person, the Second Person in the Trinity, should be reckoned to him as his Issue;
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So true is that which God spake to Eli of old, and so exemplary a doctrine to all posterity, Honorantes me honorabo, those that honour me I will honour:
So true is that which God spoke to Eli of old, and so exemplary a Doctrine to all posterity, Honoring me Honorabo, those that honour me I will honour:
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Thrice a year for three years together, as the custome was for all Israel, Christ had gon up to Jerusalem the chief City of the Jewes, and yet did never make any Overture, never shewed any Semblance,
Thrice a year for three Years together, as the custom was for all Israel, christ had gone up to Jerusalem the chief city of the Jews, and yet did never make any Overture, never showed any Semblance,
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charms the owners Spirit that should surrender it, hearing the Lord had need of it; inspires the Multitude to proclaim, what he forbad his Disciples to whisper;
charms the owners Spirit that should surrender it, hearing the Lord had need of it; inspires the Multitude to proclaim, what he forbade his Disciples to whisper;
Is this a time, says the Prophet to his servant Gehazi, to take money, and to buy Vineyards? when the Lords anger was upon the land, and the enemy daily expected.
Is this a time, Says the Prophet to his servant Gehazi, to take money, and to buy Vineyards? when the lords anger was upon the land, and the enemy daily expected.
So was this a time to lay claime to a Kingdom, when a mans Hour of Death approacht? To put on the Royall Ensignes, when he was to suffer as a Criminal? as if he would present himself to the Executioner,
So was this a time to lay claim to a Kingdom, when a men Hour of Death approached? To put on the Royal Ensigns, when he was to suffer as a Criminal? as if he would present himself to the Executioner,
And the like thing may be said of his Non-acceptance of the Kingdom when the people offer'd it, His Hour for that purpose was not yet come, He had not fully yet Preach'd the Gospel through the Cities of Judea, he had not clear'd his Title to the Kingdom by Signs and Wonders, fulfill'd the Prophecies that were of him,
And the like thing may be said of his Nonacceptance of the Kingdom when the people offered it, His Hour for that purpose was not yet come, He had not Fully yet Preached the Gospel through the Cities of Judea, he had not cleared his Title to the Kingdom by Signs and Wonders, fulfilled the Prophecies that were of him,
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But when he had prov'd himself the Son of God, then he first declar'd he was the Heir and Successor of David; and well he might be allow'd to be the King of Israel, when he had shew'd himself to be the Lord of Heaven and Earth,
But when he had proved himself the Son of God, then he First declared he was the Heir and Successor of David; and well he might be allowed to be the King of Israel, when he had showed himself to be the Lord of Heaven and Earth,
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But after these things if they pay him not humble and ready submission, if his Subjects refuse yet to acknowledge his Dominion, he will cause the Rebels,
But After these things if they pay him not humble and ready submission, if his Subject's refuse yet to acknowledge his Dominion, he will cause the Rebels,
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The People hoped that Christ would presently shew himself such a King, as I lately said the Pharisees fancy'd, one that should visibly ascend the Throne of David, restore the temporal Kingdom only with greater Glory than in the Patriarchs daies,
The People hoped that christ would presently show himself such a King, as I lately said the Pharisees fancied, one that should visibly ascend the Throne of David, restore the temporal Kingdom only with greater Glory than in the Patriarchs days,
Christs Spiritual Scepter, his Dominion in the Soul, a Crown of Immortality and Glory, are look•d upon as so many Melancholy Metaphors without reality, without relish:
Christ Spiritual Sceptre, his Dominion in the Soul, a Crown of Immortality and Glory, Are look•d upon as so many Melancholy Metaphors without reality, without relish:
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for that Prophecie cited by Saint Peter Act. 2. 30. God has sworn with an oath to David, that of the fruit of his Loyns, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his Throne.
for that Prophecy cited by Saint Peter Act. 2. 30. God has sworn with an oath to David, that of the fruit of his Loins, according to the Flesh, he would raise up christ to fit on his Throne.
He had this power originally before, but then he first executed it in the Capacity of God and Man, in the Capacity of the Son of David, and the prophecy'd King of Israel.
He had this power originally before, but then he First executed it in the Capacity of God and Man, in the Capacity of the Son of David, and the prophesied King of Israel.
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And if we shall regard the Events in the World since the preaching of the Gospel, we shall find, that no one of the four, which are usually call'd the four Universal Monarchies, was ever so vastly,
And if we shall regard the Events in the World since the preaching of the Gospel, we shall find, that no one of the four, which Are usually called the four Universal Monarchies, was ever so vastly,
and as heretofore the Nations flow'd so generally into the Roman Empire, that it was not undeservedly said, Orbem jam totum victor Romanus habebat, the Victorious Romans have made themselves Masters of the whole World, there being no Nation that was not subdued by them, which they thought worthy to march against with an Army,
and as heretofore the nations flowed so generally into the Roman Empire, that it was not undeservedly said, Orbem jam totum victor Romanus habebat, the Victorious Roman have made themselves Masters of the Whole World, there being no nation that was not subdued by them, which they Thought worthy to march against with an Army,
so much more may it be said of Christs Empire, That it comprises the whole World, seeing that very Globe or Orb of the Romans it self, is contain'd within the Globe or Orb of Christs;
so much more may it be said of Christ Empire, That it comprises the Whole World, seeing that very Globe or Orb of the Roman it self, is contained within the Globe or Orb of Christ;
They therefore, who have so much doted on the Fift Monarchy, and out of Scripture misinterpreted will bring down Christ again from Heaven, to Reign a thousand years on a Temporal Throne upon Earth, they seek for that in Future Ages, which is already eminently perform'd in their sight, and fulfill'd in Story;
They Therefore, who have so much doted on the Fift Monarchy, and out of Scripture Misinterpreted will bring down christ again from Heaven, to Reign a thousand Years on a Temporal Throne upon Earth, they seek for that in Future Ages, which is already eminently performed in their sighed, and fulfilled in Story;
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than if for a few years only he had Domineer'd like a Caesar, or a Xerxes, and then Ingloriously have confessd his Mortality, expired, and given place to another.
than if for a few Years only he had Domineered like a Caesar, or a Xerxes, and then Ingloriously have confessed his Mortality, expired, and given place to Another.
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The God of our fathers, sayes he, raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, and hanged on a tree, Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour.
The God of our Father's, Says he, raised up jesus, whom you slew, and hanged on a tree, Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour.
And Christ being such a Prince or King as we have described, Let us see in the next place the State and Majesty with which he came to claim his Kingdom.
And christ being such a Prince or King as we have described, Let us see in the next place the State and Majesty with which he Come to claim his Kingdom.
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the vast heaps of their Treasure, rich Vessels, Pieces of curious Art, wild Beasts (if any such were found among them) their Princes, with their Wives and Children led in chains:
the vast heaps of their Treasure, rich Vessels, Pieces of curious Art, wild Beasts (if any such were found among them) their Princes, with their Wives and Children led in chains:
After these followed their own Victorious Army, Crown'd with Laurell, jovial, singing, and licentious; the Consecrated Herd for Sacrifice, with all the Trappings of a Pompous and Superstitious Religion.
After these followed their own Victorious Army, Crowned with Laurel, jovial, singing, and licentious; the Consecrated Heard for Sacrifice, with all the Trappings of a Pompous and Superstitious Religion.
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and drawn with Horses of a Matchless beauty, sought out in remote Provinces, and as Authors speak, led at their bridles by White and Silken Querries; — Niveos ad fraena Quirites.
and drawn with Horses of a Matchless beauty, sought out in remote Provinces, and as Authors speak, led At their bridles by White and Silken Queries; — Niveos ad fraena Quirites.
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Now if to this Majestick Pomp we shall oppose that of our Saviours entering into Jerusalem, as 'tis describ'd in the Mornings Gospel, it will shew like a Mock-Triumph, or Triumph in Burlesque.
Now if to this Majestic Pomp we shall oppose that of our Saviors entering into Jerusalem, as it's described in the Morning's Gospel, it will show like a Mock-Triumph, or Triumph in Burlesque.
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instead of a Gorgeous Charret, the humble Conquerour came riding on a Asse, NONLATINALPHABET, as St. Chrysostom terms it, the most abject and despicable of all the Beasts of Burden.
instead of a Gorgeous Chariot, the humble Conqueror Come riding on a Ass,, as Saint Chrysostom terms it, the most abject and despicable of all the Beasts of Burden.
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consider it with the sharper Eyes of the Spirit, as well as glance on it with the mistie Eyes of the Body, we shall find, that with great reason, it was usher'd in verse 5. with an Admonition of Special Observation and Regard to be had to it;
Consider it with the sharper Eyes of the Spirit, as well as glance on it with the misty Eyes of the Body, we shall find, that with great reason, it was ushered in verse 5. with an Admonition of Special Observation and Regard to be had to it;
though no heaps of Gold or Antick-plate were carried in it for ostentation, yet the Vertues and Miracles of the Conquerour, his holy Life and Doctrine were born, in a manner,
though no heaps of Gold or Antic-plate were carried in it for ostentation, yet the Virtues and Miracles of the Conqueror, his holy Life and Doctrine were born, in a manner,
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yet the Kingdomes of Hell and the Grave were there shew'd, dispoil'd and ransackt, and Lucifer the Prince of Darkness himself led in Everlasting Chains.
yet the Kingdoms of Hell and the Grave were there showed, despoiled and ransacked, and Lucifer the Prince of Darkness himself led in Everlasting Chains.
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The Triumphs of Princes and Great Captains, are to boast their Glory and Magnificence, but Christs Entrance into Jerusalem, was not to shew a Triumph of the Vain things of this World, but a Triumph over them;
The Triumphos of Princes and Great Captains, Are to boast their Glory and Magnificence, but Christ Entrance into Jerusalem, was not to show a Triumph of the Vain things of this World, but a Triumph over them;
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When the People envy or murmur at their Felicity, flatter or adore it, cry, as Saint Augustine makes them speak, Soli isti sunt, soli isti vivunt, these are the Men that Live, these are the only Happy,
When the People envy or murmur At their Felicity, flatter or adore it, cry, as Saint Augustine makes them speak, Soli Isti sunt, soli Isti Vivunt, these Are the Men that Live, these Are the only Happy,
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and his own Election and Anointing by God unto the Kingdom of Israel, Psal. 118. 26. and so expounded by him before at verse 22. The stone, sayes he, which the Builders refus'd, is become the head stone of the corner;
and his own Election and Anointing by God unto the Kingdom of Israel, Psalm 118. 26. and so expounded by him before At verse 22. The stone, Says he, which the Builders refused, is become the head stone of the corner;
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nay, as Davids particular anointing by God to the Kingdom, was but a Type of Christs, the Acclamations of the People here, are but the very Echo of the Prophets words there.
nay, as Davids particular anointing by God to the Kingdom, was but a Type of Christ, the Acclamations of the People Here, Are but the very Echo of the prophets words there.
But these Imposters bring nothing but Impudence and Ignorance to countenance their Proceedings; neither are they seen to advance any thing but Schisme and Sedition, Prophanation and Blasphemy.
But these Imposters bring nothing but Impudence and Ignorance to countenance their Proceedings; neither Are they seen to advance any thing but Schism and Sedition, Profanation and Blasphemy.
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Such as these deserve only the Entertainment of the Whipping-Post, and the welcome of a Hot Iron to bore their Tounges, the Bough that Absolom met with in his Rebellion, not the Boughs of Palmes which were strew'd in our Saviours Way;
Such as these deserve only the Entertainment of the Whipping-post, and the welcome of a Hight Iron to boar their Tongues, the Bough that Absalom met with in his Rebellion, not the Boughs of Palms which were strewed in our Saviors Way;
the Execrations and Maledictions of the People, and not their Acclamations and Hosanna's. which brings me to my last Part, the Peoples Reception of Christ.
the Execrations and Maledictions of the People, and not their Acclamations and Hosanna's. which brings me to my last Part, the Peoples Reception of christ.
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though we present him not with the same Contributions, and Expressions of our Affection, yet we do not desist from offering All Oblations to him, though our Oblations be chang'd;
though we present him not with the same Contributions, and Expressions of our Affection, yet we do not desist from offering All Oblations to him, though our Oblations be changed;
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for though he lacks nothing, yet for ever he loves Vertue, and delights in Righteousnesse. And this is the Foundation of all Religious Worship, and the Encouragement of Devotion:
for though he lacks nothing, yet for ever he loves Virtue, and delights in Righteousness. And this is the Foundation of all Religious Worship, and the Encouragement of Devotion:
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so sollicitously to warn her Children long before of their Approach, that they may not be o'retaken with Covetousness, Malice, Ambition, Sensuality, Worldly Cares, &c. when their Lord comes, as the Jews were;
so solicitously to warn her Children long before of their Approach, that they may not be overtaken with Covetousness, Malice, Ambition, Sensuality, Worldly Cares, etc. when their Lord comes, as the jews were;
and so his Presence prove Uneasie and Importunate, and they be tempted to cry with them, Quis est hic? Who is this? 'Tis Sin only, that makes men Ignorant of Christ;
and so his Presence prove Uneasy and Importunate, and they be tempted to cry with them, Quis est hic? Who is this? It's since only, that makes men Ignorant of christ;
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St. Augustine has this plain Observation, not remote to our present Concern, We should be troubled, sayes he, if but a Friend or other Person that we reverence came to our Houses,
Saint Augustine has this plain Observation, not remote to our present Concern, We should be troubled, Says he, if but a Friend or other Person that we Reverence Come to our Houses,
And his Application of it is this, Quicquid nonvis inveniri in domo tua, quantum potes labora ut non inveniat Deus in anima tua, What ye would not that Men should surprise in your Houses, be much more careful that God when he comes surprise not in your Souls.
And his Application of it is this, Quicquid nonvis inveniri in domo tua, quantum potes labora ut non inveniat Deus in anima tua, What you would not that Men should surprise in your Houses, be much more careful that God when he comes surprise not in your Souls.
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The Religious Monks of old were wont, when they heard these words read, And Christ was born in Bethlehem Juda, to fall flat on their Faces on the ground, in adoration and astonishment at the great Mystery of the Incarnation,
The Religious Monks of old were wont, when they herd these words read, And christ was born in Bethlehem Juda, to fallen flat on their Faces on the ground, in adoration and astonishment At the great Mystery of the Incarnation,
But in these dayes we hear this Gospel read like an Unconcerning Story, without astonishment, without adoration, without thanks, without the least Reflection:
But in these days we hear this Gospel read like an Unconcerning Story, without astonishment, without adoration, without thanks, without the least Reflection:
And the Sun of Righteousness rises and sets upon us, as the Sun in the Firmament on Rocks and Buildings, to parch and harden us, not as on Hearbs and Trees, to make us productive of Fruit.
And the Sun of Righteousness rises and sets upon us, as the Sun in the Firmament on Rocks and Buildings, to parch and harden us, not as on Herbs and Trees, to make us productive of Fruit.
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And though like the Deriders of Gods Judgments, which Saint Peter speaks of in his second Epist. and third Chapt. they blasphemously cry not aloud, Where is the Promise of the Lords Coming? &c. yet silently and secretly, in their very holding fast of their Iniquities, they try what will be the Issue of his Threats and Denunciations against sin,
And though like the Deriders of God's Judgments, which Saint Peter speaks of in his second Epistle and third Chapter they blasphemously cry not aloud, Where is the Promise of the lords Coming? etc. yet silently and secretly, in their very holding fast of their Iniquities, they try what will be the Issue of his Treats and Denunciations against since,
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that he is then only truly Born into the world, when we become Regenerate; and seen again in the Flesh, when we shew forth the Works of Righteousnesse.
that he is then only truly Born into the world, when we become Regenerate; and seen again in the Flesh, when we show forth the Works of Righteousness.
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He that had an Angell to foretell his Conception, and a whole Host of them to congratulate his Nativity, had he so pleas'd, he could have fix't his Cradle in Herods Bed-Chamber,
He that had an Angel to foretell his Conception, and a Whole Host of them to congratulate his Nativity, had he so pleased, he could have fixed his Cradle in Herods Bed-Chamber,
use their Acclamations, and also their Ingeminations, Hosanna to the Son of David, and again, Hosanna. Reiterating and repeating these Ave's and Good Wishes to Christ in our Soules, a second, third, and fourth time.
use their Acclamations, and also their Ingeminations, Hosanna to the Son of David, and again, Hosanna. Reiterating and repeating these Ave's and Good Wishes to christ in our Souls, a second, third, and fourth time.
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continu'd and redoubl'd Shouts of Joy, as well as Set-Orations; nay, esteem these Simple Expressions of a Loyal Heart, before more Studied and Artificial Complements:
continued and redoubled Shouts of Joy, as well as Set-Orations; nay, esteem these Simple Expressions of a Loyal Heart, before more Studied and Artificial Compliments:
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'twas not the Curious and Busy Hous-wifry of Martha, but the Pensive and Abstracted Faith of Mary that made the Entertainment at Bethany; and if we will Treat our Lord acceptably it must not be from the Shambles, or the Mercers;
'twas not the Curious and Busy Housewifry of Martha, but the Pensive and Abstracted Faith of Marry that made the Entertainment At Bethany; and if we will Treat our Lord acceptably it must not be from the Shambles, or the Mercers;
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