A Looking-glasse for the ranters in two short treatises, the [brace] 1. Being some glimpses of the good-old-way, 2. A treatise of virginity / by one that longeth for the perfection of the creation in the love of God.
It seems to me, it cannot be that law in Tables of Stone, given by Moses, for that was given with terrors, (and terrors and blessednesse are opposites) nor is it that law given Nouh and his sons, Gen. 9. for that could be no more,
It seems to me, it cannot be that law in Tables of Stone, given by Moses, for that was given with terrors, (and terrors and blessedness Are opposites) nor is it that law given Nouh and his Sons, Gen. 9. for that could be no more,
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and keep under the earth or flesh, lest by a predominancy of flesh or earth, the image of God might become defaced in him (as after came to passe) that this is the meaning of this Precept, in these four first words, i. e. Be fruitfull and multiply,
and keep under the earth or Flesh, lest by a predominancy of Flesh or earth, the image of God might become defaced in him (as After Come to pass) that this is the meaning of this Precept, in these four First words, i. e. Be fruitful and multiply,
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and abound in the knowledge of God, and v. 9. That they may be fulfilled with the knowledge of his heavenly will, in all wisdome and spirituall understanding.
and abound in the knowledge of God, and v. 9. That they may be fulfilled with the knowledge of his heavenly will, in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding.
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But onely to the having a rule or trade of living to Gods glory, and in communion with God, above what God had appointed for Beasts, Birds, and Fishes:
But only to the having a Rule or trade of living to God's glory, and in communion with God, above what God had appointed for Beasts, Birds, and Fish:
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But in discourses I have heard affirmative Conclusions drawn from these words, that the image of God in man, in which he was created, was in the dominion then given man:
But in discourses I have herd affirmative Conclusions drawn from these words, that the image of God in man, in which he was created, was in the dominion then given man:
and misunderstanding of the word of God, which is spirit and life; for if the image were in governing beasts, birds, &c. then onely Cowherds, Swineherds, Falconers,
and misunderstanding of the word of God, which is Spirit and life; for if the image were in governing beasts, Birds, etc. then only Cowherds, Swineherds, Falconers,
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and poore men not, but Christ died for the poore, as Psalm 12.5. Jam. 2.5. Luke 7.22. and if beasts, birds and fishes were in a condition that had need to be tamed;
and poor men not, but christ died for the poor, as Psalm 12.5. Jam. 2.5. Lycia 7.22. and if beasts, Birds and Fish were in a condition that had need to be tamed;
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but if it be asked how came it to passe that man did not fulfill Gods mind and will herein, all the answer I can give herein is, that I conceive Man had his mind misled and perverted, forgetting his God and Maker,
but if it be asked how Come it to pass that man did not fulfil God's mind and will herein, all the answer I can give herein is, that I conceive Man had his mind misled and perverted, forgetting his God and Maker,
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when he beheld the variety of creatures, and abundances of all things, imagining he might produce Issue as beasts did, Sowed to the flesh, and of the flesh reaped coruption;
when he beheld the variety of creatures, and abundances of all things, imagining he might produce Issue as beasts did, Sowed to the Flesh, and of the Flesh reaped corruption;
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not in a way to tame them, beat them or otherwise hurt them, but by farre transcending those wayes in attaining the knowledge of Heavenly things, in knowledge above what is imparted to those creatures,
not in a Way to tame them, beatrice them or otherwise hurt them, but by Far transcending those ways in attaining the knowledge of Heavenly things, in knowledge above what is imparted to those creatures,
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they knew the story of the Fathers, and of Gods mercies, and wondrous works in delivering Israel out of Egypt, in overthrowing enemies, and giving them rest;
they knew the story of the Father's, and of God's Mercies, and wondrous works in delivering Israel out of Egypt, in overthrowing enemies, and giving them rest;
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they knew their Fathers in severall ages were distressed by enemies, and brought to learn obedience to God by the things they suffered under those enemies;
they knew their Father's in several ages were distressed by enemies, and brought to Learn Obedience to God by the things they suffered under those enemies;
Here their conclusive resolution is a very sad expression, utterly rejecting the counsells of God, against themselves, chusing the evill and refusing the good, (and from the Text) it may be inferred, that he that walks in the good old way, shall have full delight,
Here their conclusive resolution is a very sad expression, utterly rejecting the Counsels of God, against themselves, choosing the evil and refusing the good, (and from the Text) it may be inferred, that he that walks in the good old Way, shall have full delight,
and satisfactory contentment, in, and to all his five senses, for I take that to be the Soul) if it should be asked, what might be the reason why the Jews thus reject the counsells of God,
and satisfactory contentment, in, and to all his five Senses, for I take that to be the Soul) if it should be asked, what might be the reason why the jews thus reject the Counsels of God,
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and chuse the evill and refuse the good? I answer, it is because man is in a condition or state, darker and inferiour to that wherein he was created, into which Adam and Eve, our first Parents brought mankind (by transgressing the command of God) wherein man cannot see his God,
and choose the evil and refuse the good? I answer, it is Because man is in a condition or state, Darker and inferior to that wherein he was created, into which Adam and Eve, our First Parents brought mankind (by transgressing the command of God) wherein man cannot see his God,
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but by some choice persons, and that as Heb. 1.1. and when God sent his Son, the world could not, nor would not know him, who was Immanuel, the manifestation of God:
but by Some choice Persons, and that as Hebrew 1.1. and when God sent his Son, the world could not, nor would not know him, who was Immanuel, the manifestation of God:
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this is evident by Scriptures, 1 Sam. 8. throughout, and John 9. latter end, and 1 Cor. 2. This is mans lamentable condition, lying under the power of darknesse, spoken of in Luke 22.53. Let all men generally take up lamentations:
this is evident by Scriptures, 1 Sam. 8. throughout, and John 9. latter end, and 1 Cor. 2. This is men lamentable condition, lying under the power of darkness, spoken of in Lycia 22.53. Let all men generally take up lamentations:
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I see not, but that Jonah and the Ninivites, are for examples through all ages, Jonah of Christ and all Gods messengers, the Ninivites of the universality of people, who are ever doing,
I see not, but that Jonah and the Ninevites, Are for Examples through all ages, Jonah of christ and all God's messengers, the Ninevites of the universality of people, who Are ever doing,
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making mankind to quench the light of God, and his spirit by fleshly lusting, luxury, pride, ambition, covetousnesse, envy, malice, cruelty, contempt, and all vanity, and uncleannnesse;
making mankind to quench the Light of God, and his Spirit by fleshly lusting, luxury, pride, ambition, covetousness, envy, malice, cruelty, contempt, and all vanity, and uncleannnesse;
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or in his presence, or in heaven, but men doing the works of the flesh, are said to be separated from the presence of God, Isa. 59.2. and Gal. 5.21. and by what God is in them, are judged in themselves, and struck into fearfullnesse, Gen. 3. Adam said, I was afraid, and Psalm 90. As is thy fear, so is thy wrath;
or in his presence, or in heaven, but men doing the works of the Flesh, Are said to be separated from the presence of God, Isaiah 59.2. and Gal. 5.21. and by what God is in them, Are judged in themselves, and struck into fearfullnesse, Gen. 3. Adam said, I was afraid, and Psalm 90. As is thy Fear, so is thy wrath;
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So is mans destruction of himself, by such working in himself, all iniquity, which the pure eyes of God cannot behold; Hab. 1.13. and consider mans activity is his greatest enemy.
So is men destruction of himself, by such working in himself, all iniquity, which the pure eyes of God cannot behold; Hab. 1.13. and Consider men activity is his greatest enemy.
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And lament the universall darknesse, and ignorance of mankind, who will not know Jesus Christ whom God hath sent to be to us a manifestation of the good old way.
And lament the universal darkness, and ignorance of mankind, who will not know jesus christ whom God hath sent to be to us a manifestation of the good old Way.
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There is a generall forgetfullnesse, that God hath said, the Earth is the Lords, and the fullnesse thereof, for men generally, are after the world, covetous of enjoying the earth,
There is a general forgetfullnesse, that God hath said, the Earth is the lords, and the fullness thereof, for men generally, Are After the world, covetous of enjoying the earth,
I conceive our hearts must be panting after him, as Psalm 42. Our eyes looking unto him, who is the Authour and Finisher of our Faith, as Heb. 12.2. And let all Israel wait on the Lord from henceforth and for ever, Psalm 131.3.
I conceive our hearts must be panting After him, as Psalm 42. Our eyes looking unto him, who is the Author and Finisher of our Faith, as Hebrew 12.2. And let all Israel wait on the Lord from henceforth and for ever, Psalm 131.3.
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cryes out, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? and he answers himself, I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
cries out, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? and he answers himself, I thank God through jesus christ our Lord.
but the beginning of the next, Chapter wil clear it, verse 1. Now then there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, which walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
but the beginning of the next, Chapter will clear it, verse 1. Now then there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus, which walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
and take up his Crosse daily and follow me, for whosoever will save his life shall lose it, &c. and Chap. 14.27. is Whosoever beareth not his Crosse and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple;
and take up his Cross daily and follow me, for whosoever will save his life shall loose it, etc. and Chap. 14.27. is Whosoever bears not his Cross and comes After me, cannot be my disciple;
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but they that have learned Christ seek no such habitation, but look for one eternall in the heavens, whose builder and maker is God. 1 John 3.16. He laid down his life for us, O that we could learn to have like compassions towards our brethren and fellow-creatures.
but they that have learned christ seek no such habitation, but look for one Eternal in the heavens, whose builder and maker is God. 1 John 3.16. He laid down his life for us, Oh that we could Learn to have like compassions towards our brothers and fellow-creatures.
Paul holds out the same Spirit of Christ in severall places, as 1 Cor. 15.31. 2 Cor. 4.10, 11, 12. Acts 20.21, 22, 23. All these Scriptures are worthy much consideration,
Paul holds out the same Spirit of christ in several places, as 1 Cor. 15.31. 2 Cor. 4.10, 11, 12. Acts 20.21, 22, 23. All these Scriptures Are worthy much consideration,
and to all Fleshly, and Worldly usurpations, affections, and desires; and to know Christ, consider Joh. 5.17.20.21. & 14.19. My Father worketh hitherto and I work;
and to all Fleshly, and Worldly usurpations, affections, and Desires; and to know christ, Consider John 5.17.20.21. & 14.19. My Father works hitherto and I work;
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21. For likewise as the Father raiseth up the dead and quickeneth them, so the Son quickeneth whom he will, and chap. 14.1. Ye believe in God, believe also in me, and v. 9. He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father.
21. For likewise as the Father Raiseth up the dead and Quickeneth them, so the Son Quickeneth whom he will, and chap. 14.1. You believe in God, believe also in me, and v. 9. He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father.
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but as I conceive, this meaning is to be followed, that God loveth his annointed Son (in whomsoever) shewing him what ever he doth (being onely good) to teach him to do the same.
but as I conceive, this meaning is to be followed, that God loves his anointed Son (in whomsoever) showing him what ever he does (being only good) to teach him to do the same.
the works of the Father and Son, are works of one God, God maketh to be things that are not, the Father raiseth from death, giveth life, Christ quickeneth whom he will, by one and the same power of God.
the works of the Father and Son, Are works of one God, God makes to be things that Are not, the Father Raiseth from death, gives life, christ Quickeneth whom he will, by one and the same power of God.
Let none despise the day of small things, the lowly habitations or condiscentions of God, who will dwell with the lowly heart, Every tree is known by its fruit, God is a most holy, powerfully and pure spirit,
Let none despise the day of small things, the lowly habitations or condiscentions of God, who will dwell with the lowly heart, Every tree is known by its fruit, God is a most holy, powerfully and pure Spirit,
and where you shall see Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentlenesse, Goodnesse, Faith, Meeknesse, and Temperance, there is God and Christ of a truth,
and where you shall see Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, goodness, Faith, Meekness, and Temperance, there is God and christ of a truth,
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and then the dyings of Christ and his life, will be manifest in their mortall body, such will be ready to lay down life for the Creation, that Satan and wickednesse may be destroyed, that the Creation may be perfected and receive the new life.
and then the dyings of christ and his life, will be manifest in their Mortal body, such will be ready to lay down life for the Creation, that Satan and wickedness may be destroyed, that the Creation may be perfected and receive the new life.
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This will follow if Christ be in any the hope of glory, for it is Christs businesse to make all things new, All power in heaven and in earth is given him, he is, and shall be above all:
This will follow if christ be in any the hope of glory, for it is Christ business to make all things new, All power in heaven and in earth is given him, he is, and shall be above all:
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Learn to follow him not Beliall, not the God of the World, but Christ, Christ and Belial cannot stand together, Belials Centre is but at the earth, Christs in the highest glory of God, Christs wayes are not after the flesh,
Learn to follow him not Belial, not the God of the World, but christ, christ and Belial cannot stand together, Belials Centre is but At the earth, Christ in the highest glory of God, Christ ways Are not After the Flesh,
or to the Church in verse 1. and both the wish and this expression in Text, are occasioned from matter declared in the two former Chapters, concerning this Church, in the latter end of chap. 9. he gives thanks for the Churches submission to the Gospel, and in chap. 10. bes•echeth them by the meeknesse and gentlenesse of Christ, (intimating, that though they held his presence base,
or to the Church in verse 1. and both the wish and this expression in Text, Are occasioned from matter declared in the two former Chapters, Concerning this Church, in the latter end of chap. 9. he gives thanks for the Churches submission to the Gospel, and in chap. 10. bes•echeth them by the meekness and gentleness of christ, (intimating, that though they held his presence base,
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but take the Armour of God, mighty through God, to cast down strongholds, &c. And that they should not look on things after the appearance, i. e. in worldly,
but take the Armour of God, mighty through God, to cast down strongholds, etc. And that they should not look on things After the appearance, i. e. in worldly,
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I emulate you with the emulation of God, this the best reading, and his meaning is, as 1 Tim. 2.4. This Apostle is ardent in the same desire, and as 1 Thes. 4.3.
I emulate you with the emulation of God, this the best reading, and his meaning is, as 1 Tim. 2.4. This Apostle is Ardent in the same desire, and as 1 Thebes 4.3.
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and for young men and maids, who are oft over sollicitous to be disposed in the world in marriage, they should be sober and watchfull in soul and spirit, taking the spirituall weapons, to cast down imaginations,
and for young men and maids, who Are oft over solicitous to be disposed in the world in marriage, they should be Sobrium and watchful in soul and Spirit, taking the spiritual weapons, to cast down Imaginations,
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and as in the latter part of the Text I have prepared you a chaste Virgin for one Husband, to present to Christ ▪ God the Husbandman (our all) wil ingraft us into the true Vine Christ,
and as in the latter part of the Text I have prepared you a chaste Virgae for one Husband, to present to christ ▪ God the Husbandman (our all) will ingraft us into the true Vine christ,
In the beginning, God the perfect, pure, and good Creator made all his Creations fit for his own presence, Who is of purer eyes then to behold iniquity, and a restauration into that condition, is the creatures longing and desire,
In the beginning, God the perfect, pure, and good Creator made all his Creations fit for his own presence, Who is of Purer eyes then to behold iniquity, and a restauration into that condition, is the creatures longing and desire,
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The Greeks have NONLATINALPHABET, which is thought to come of the Hebrew porath, frugifera, Gods first Law to them was, be fruitfull and multiply, &c. and the Apostle prayes God for the Church of Colosse, to be fruitfull,
The Greeks have, which is Thought to come of the Hebrew Porath, frugifera, God's First Law to them was, be fruitful and multiply, etc. and the Apostle prays God for the Church of Colosse, to be fruitful,
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Not otherwise then as joyned to their first husband, in covenant with him according to his holinesse they should be kept chaste Virgins in God, and so fructifie.
Not otherwise then as joined to their First husband, in Covenant with him according to his holiness they should be kept chaste Virgins in God, and so fructify.
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and that they should not bring forth of their bellies, for their fruitfullnesse must be of the will of God, not of the will of the flesh, for John 3.6. and Gal. 5.20.21.22.
and that they should not bring forth of their bellies, for their fruitfullness must be of the will of God, not of the will of the Flesh, for John 3.6. and Gal. 5.20.21.22.
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as 2 Cor. 6.6, 7. and Christ sets out that those who are his nature and kindred, are so by such means Matth. 12.50. Jerusalem the Virgin daughter of Sion, 2 Kings 19.2. Jer. 31.4.
as 2 Cor. 6.6, 7. and christ sets out that those who Are his nature and kindred, Are so by such means Matthew 12.50. Jerusalem the Virgae daughter of Sion, 2 Kings 19.2. Jer. 31.4.
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Its likely harboured Virgins, pure, and chaste, (•hough many in it were defiled by worldly prosperity then with a greater enemie to godly chaste thoughts is not) their conversation was with fear, the hidden man of the heart being uncorrupt, much set by of God,
Its likely Harboured Virgins, pure, and chaste, (•hough many in it were defiled by worldly Prosperity then with a greater enemy to godly chaste thoughts is not) their Conversation was with Fear, the hidden man of the heart being uncorrupt, much Set by of God,
he that will be his Disciple must deny himself, and the life of the flesh, that God may breath into him the spirit of life in Christ Jesus, that such a Disciple may say with Paul, Not I now, but Christ liveth in me;
he that will be his Disciple must deny himself, and the life of the Flesh, that God may breath into him the Spirit of life in christ jesus, that such a Disciple may say with Paul, Not I now, but christ lives in me;
this is pure Virgins-life, Rev. 14. attributes Virginity to both men and women following the Lamb, Iohn heard voices of waters and thunders, which I conceive were troubles, hideous assaults, floods of persecution cast out of the mouths of whorish people against them,
this is pure Virgins-life, Rev. 14. attributes Virginity to both men and women following the Lamb, John herd voices of waters and Thunders, which I conceive were Troubles, hideous assaults, floods of persecution cast out of the mouths of whorish people against them,
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neither know any thing, or man carnally, but onely God in fellowship, onely love him, Generation of Virgins, they have a new birth, they are born as in Iohn 1.13.14.
neither know any thing, or man carnally, but only God in fellowship, only love him, Generation of Virgins, they have a new birth, they Are born as in John 1.13.14.
but of God, to whom being married or espoused, their desires are onely to that their Husband as God appointed Gen. 3. and so they breath and pant after the chaste God in chaste thoughts, ever intent upon his holy will,
but of God, to whom being married or espoused, their Desires Are only to that their Husband as God appointed Gen. 3. and so they breath and pant After the chaste God in chaste thoughts, ever intent upon his holy will,
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Chastity is rendred by Hierome as a fruit, Gal. 5. Now coupling flesh to flesh by marriage which is said to be instituted by God in Paradise, produceth no such f•uit as I see, I am of a mind, that coupling flesh to flesh in marriage,
Chastity is rendered by Jerome as a fruit, Gal. 5. Now coupling Flesh to Flesh by marriage which is said to be instituted by God in Paradise, Produceth no such f•uit as I see, I am of a mind, that coupling Flesh to Flesh in marriage,
Christ will joyn in marriage with such, ( prout Text, and Rev. 12.1, 2. and Psal. 45.12. and not with harlots, which all others are) 1 Cor. 6.15. which two points must be handled, Rev. 12.1, 2. The vision is a woman, a Virgin, the Spouse of Christ;
christ will join in marriage with such, (prout Text, and Rev. 12.1, 2. and Psalm 45.12. and not with harlots, which all Others Are) 1 Cor. 6.15. which two points must be handled, Rev. 12.1, 2. The vision is a woman, a Virgae, the Spouse of christ;
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the Sun, Moon, and Starres, give not more light then appeared with her, this stirr•d up the Dragon, who hearing her crying in pain, travelling ready to be delivered of the man-child, i. e. the pillar and ground of truth, sought to destroy it in its birth,
the Sun, Moon, and Stars, give not more Light then appeared with her, this stirr•d up the Dragon, who hearing her crying in pain, traveling ready to be Delivered of the Manchild, i. e. the pillar and ground of truth, sought to destroy it in its birth,
but God took up the child into heaven, i. e. withdrew his truth thither, (which makes Gods truth to be to us a mysterie) and God gave the woman mighty wings of an Eagle to flie into the wildernesse, where God preserveth her, till the Dragon be chained up,
but God took up the child into heaven, i. e. withdrew his truth thither, (which makes God's truth to be to us a mystery) and God gave the woman mighty wings of an Eagl to fly into the Wilderness, where God Preserveth her, till the Dragon be chained up,
then shall she appear most glorious, and the man-child, the truth, as a golden pillar (brighter then the fire or the Sun) in the midst of her, 2 Thess. 2.8. 1 Tim. 3.15. Rev. 1.19. This is the effect of the Love of God to this woman Virgin and her fruit:
then shall she appear most glorious, and the Manchild, the truth, as a golden pillar (Brighter then the fire or the Sun) in the midst of her, 2 Thess 2.8. 1 Tim. 3.15. Rev. 1.19. This is the Effect of the Love of God to this woman Virgae and her fruit:
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This is the Kings daughter, all glorious within, brought out with her companions, Virgins, all of them to be espoused to the King, these alwayes sing the Song of Moses, being come out of great Tribulation:
This is the Kings daughter, all glorious within, brought out with her Sodales, Virgins, all of them to be espoused to the King, these always sing the Song of Moses, being come out of great Tribulation:
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but also it may be answered, that its the wise decree of the just God according to his word, Gen. 2. In the day you eat thereof, you shall die, Moriendo morieris, Rom, 7.9. Paul was alive without the Law, this was not Virgin-life, But when the commandement came sin revived and he died, i. e.
but also it may be answered, that its the wise Decree of the just God according to his word, Gen. 2. In the day you eat thereof, you shall die, Moriendo Morieris, Rom, 7.9. Paul was alive without the Law, this was not Virgin-life, But when the Commandment Come since revived and he died, i. e.
Thus this soul comes to affect the chaste Virgin life (which the Text points at) for it cannot be otherwise but to wise Virgins (that they may be espoused to Christ) is given to conceive the knowledge of Christ, his mind and Law, which are not carnall,
Thus this soul comes to affect the chaste Virgae life (which the Text points At) for it cannot be otherwise but to wise Virgins (that they may be espoused to christ) is given to conceive the knowledge of christ, his mind and Law, which Are not carnal,
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these in the flesh, (which they term a body of death) groan because of sin (from which the flesh is rarely separated) these wait for the manifestation of the Son of God, which will be in purity and perfection,
these in the Flesh, (which they term a body of death) groan Because of since (from which the Flesh is rarely separated) these wait for the manifestation of the Son of God, which will be in purity and perfection,
these are the wise Virgins, having oyl in their Lamps, i. e. having applyed all their senses and faculties to apprehend Christ, are apprehended of him and received an anointing of him, teaching them all things, the sweet savour of the ointments wherewith they b•ing anointed provoking love in them stronger then death, wherein imbracing and being imbraced of Ch•ist the Bridegroom, they enter with him into his Glory:
these Are the wise Virgins, having oil in their Lamps, i. e. having applied all their Senses and faculties to apprehend christ, Are apprehended of him and received an anointing of him, teaching them all things, the sweet savour of the ointments wherewith they b•ing anointed provoking love in them Stronger then death, wherein embracing and being embraced of Ch•ist the Bridegroom, they enter with him into his Glory:
and let every one know and consider, God cannot deny himself, he willeth the perfection of his Creation, he is infinite in wisdome, and wonderfull in providence.
and let every one know and Consider, God cannot deny himself, he wills the perfection of his Creation, he is infinite in Wisdom, and wonderful in providence.
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The Scripture Hosea 2. shews Gods working upon harlots, to make them become Virgins, that he may betroth them (being Virgins) to himself in righteousnesse, Judgement, compassion and faithfullnesse,
The Scripture Hosea 2. shows God's working upon harlots, to make them become Virgins, that he may betrothed them (being Virgins) to himself in righteousness, Judgement, compassion and faithfulness,
as appears from v. 5. to 21. But v. 15. I cannot let passe the valley of Achor, &c. i. e. the valley wherein Achan suffered for the Babylonish garment, &c. Our modern Virgins affect nothing so much,
as appears from v. 5. to 21. But v. 15. I cannot let pass the valley of Achor, etc. i. e. the valley wherein achan suffered for the Babylonish garment, etc. Our modern Virgins affect nothing so much,
and to take away their vail, their comlinesse given them of God, and to make them seem naked, Ezek. 16. Cant. 5, 7. and as it behoveth Virgins, they live by the word of Christ, Luke 5.34. to the end.
and to take away their Vail, their comeliness given them of God, and to make them seem naked, Ezekiel 16. Cant 5, 7. and as it behooveth Virgins, they live by the word of christ, Lycia 5.34. to the end.
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they could not then fast, because of the presence of the Bridegroom their Husband, who had his Tabernacle in flesh as they were, they thought this should never be taken away,
they could not then fast, Because of the presence of the Bridegroom their Husband, who had his Tabernacle in Flesh as they were, they Thought this should never be taken away,
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And yet their fresh springs in God, the power or fragrancy of virginity carries further, that all things b•come new in them o• Christ in God, they will not put a piece of a new garment into an old vesture, the old they put quite off, that the new may be com•l•atly on, with them old things are passed away,
And yet their fresh springs in God, the power or fragrancy of virginity carries further, that all things b•come new in them o• christ in God, they will not put a piece of a new garment into an old vesture, the old they put quite off, that the new may be com•l•atly on, with them old things Are passed away,
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and trust perfectly on the grace that is brought in the revelation of Christ, and hav• no confidence in the flesh, knowing that all flesh is as grasse that withereth,
and trust perfectly on the grace that is brought in the Revelation of christ, and hav• no confidence in the Flesh, knowing that all Flesh is as grass that withereth,
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and that all glory of man, is as the flower of grasse that falleth away but puri•ying their souls by obeying the truth in fervent bro•herly love •o all Saints, becom• born anew of the immortall seed, the word of God which endureth for ever,
and that all glory of man, is as the flower of grass that falls away but puri•ying their Souls by obeying the truth in fervent bro•herly love •o all Saints, becom• born anew of the immortal seed, the word of God which Endureth for ever,
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and so lay aside all maliciousnesse, guile, d•ssimulation, envy, and evil-speaking, As new born babes desire the sincere m••• of the word, that they may grow thereby, and tasting the bountifullnesse of God in this desire do abstain from fleshly lusts, which fight against the soul, 1 Pet. 1, and 2. Phil. 3. Luke 20.35. not caring to marry, as worldly men and women do, for worldly and fleshly ends;
and so lay aside all maliciousness, guile, d•ssimulation, envy, and Evil-speaking, As new born babes desire the sincere m••• of the word, that they may grow thereby, and tasting the bountifullnesse of God in this desire do abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which fight against the soul, 1 Pet. 1, and 2. Philip 3. Lycia 20.35. not caring to marry, as worldly men and women do, for worldly and fleshly ends;
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or be given in marriage (for the children of the world that lie in darknesse do so) but these cannot but abstain, are sitted thereunto (as Text) and know their calling of God, who hath accounted them worthy to enjoy the world to come, and resurrection from the dead.
or be given in marriage (for the children of the world that lie in darkness do so) but these cannot but abstain, Are sitted thereunto (as Text) and know their calling of God, who hath accounted them worthy to enjoy the world to come, and resurrection from the dead.
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the Law given them shews they did or should have so done, but their first transgression put them into a dying condition, (which their transgressions afore spoken of) for they putting off the image of God, which was on them, procured themselves to be put out of place,
the Law given them shows they did or should have so done, but their First Transgression put them into a dying condition, (which their transgressions afore spoken of) for they putting off the image of God, which was on them, procured themselves to be put out of place,
then became their cogitations darkned, and all things so mysterious, that the godly know nothing yet as they ought, 1 Cor. 8 Hence it is the Apostle declares, Col. 1.26, 27. A mystery which hath been hid from ages and generations,
then became their cogitations darkened, and all things so mysterious, that the godly know nothing yet as they ought, 1 Cor. 8 Hence it is the Apostle declares, Col. 1.26, 27. A mystery which hath been hid from ages and generations,
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but now is made manifest to his Saints, to whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory, whom we preach, &c. Ther's much in this Scripture,
but now is made manifest to his Saints, to whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is christ in you, the hope of glory, whom we preach, etc. Ther's much in this Scripture,
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but on the contrary, they produced issue carnally, and b•est themselves in it, as in these dayes men and women, professing themselves Members of Christ,
but on the contrary, they produced issue carnally, and b•est themselves in it, as in these days men and women, professing themselves Members of christ,
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and to have the lively oracles of God committed to them, yet in this, make no difference betwixt themselves and the men and women, without God in the world, who beget children in the same manner.
and to have the lively oracles of God committed to them, yet in this, make no difference betwixt themselves and the men and women, without God in the world, who beget children in the same manner.
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and although fruitfulnesse and increase, is Gods will ▪ yet Gods delight is in the fruit of Virg•ns, betwixt whom and God is love extraordinary, stronger then death,
and although fruitfulness and increase, is God's will ▪ yet God's delight is in the fruit of Virg•ns, betwixt whom and God is love extraordinary, Stronger then death,
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even such as should have sav•d themselves, and not destroyed any, even as the power of the most high overshadowed the Virgin Mary, brought forth Christ, the Saviour of the World, no condemner nor destroyer,
even such as should have sav•d themselves, and not destroyed any, even as the power of the most high overshadowed the Virgae Marry, brought forth christ, the Saviour of the World, no condemner nor destroyer,
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