The mount of spirits that glorious and honorable state to which believers are called by the Gospel explained in some meditations upon the 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 verses of the 12th chapter to the Hebrews : with some previous reflections upon that whole Epistle and the people of the Jews.
Verse 19. And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which voice they that heard, entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more.
Verse 19. And the found of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which voice they that herd, entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more.
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The Holy Ghost himself by this Epistle lays it honourably in the grave, and so we have the Sepulchre of this mystical Body of Moses abiding with us at this day:
The Holy Ghost himself by this Epistle lays it honourably in the grave, and so we have the Sepulchre of this mystical Body of Moses abiding with us At this day:
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And happy had it been for the whole Nation of the Jews, if this Sermon had had its due effect upon them, God in his wise and gracious Providence, gave them this Warning, this Holy Instruction and Admonition, to prevent their obstinate adhaesion to the Mosaical Rites,
And happy had it been for the Whole nation of the jews, if this Sermon had had its due Effect upon them, God in his wise and gracious Providence, gave them this Warning, this Holy Instruction and Admonition, to prevent their obstinate adhesion to the Mosaical Rites,
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and violent opposition of the Gospel thereby, which ended in a very few years after the writing of this Epistle, in the sad and utter Ruine of their Temple, their City and themselves.
and violent opposition of the Gospel thereby, which ended in a very few Years After the writing of this Epistle, in the sad and utter Ruin of their Temple, their city and themselves.
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The Penman of this Epistle, by such Probabilities as come very near to a Certainty, appears to be St. Paul, the great Doctor of the Gentiles, and that Person whom it pleased God so eminently to make use of in the glorious Fulfilling of that early prophetick Prediction;
The Penman of this Epistle, by such Probabilities as come very near to a Certainty, appears to be Saint Paul, the great Doctor of the Gentiles, and that Person whom it pleased God so eminently to make use of in the glorious Fulfilling of that early prophetic Prediction;
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The exact Time when this Epistle was written is very uncertain, Antiquity affords us little or no Information about it, what Knowledge we can have of it must be by consulting the Scripture and comparing it with it self:
The exact Time when this Epistle was written is very uncertain, Antiquity affords us little or no Information about it, what Knowledge we can have of it must be by consulting the Scripture and comparing it with it self:
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It seems reasonable to suppose, that St. Paul wrote it after his Release at Rome, from two Years Imprisonment there, with which the Story of the Acts of the Apostles ends, wherein is contained an Ecclesiastical History of the Church for about 28 Years after our Saviour's Resurrection unto the 7th Year of Nere; that he wrote it after his Release, appears from hence, that Chap. 13. v. 23. he intends and promiseth a Journey with Timothy, which had he been a Prisoner,
It seems reasonable to suppose, that Saint Paul wrote it After his Release At Room, from two years Imprisonment there, with which the Story of the Acts of the Apostles ends, wherein is contained an Ecclesiastical History of the Church for about 28 years After our Saviour's Resurrection unto the 7th Year of Near; that he wrote it After his Release, appears from hence, that Chap. 13. v. 23. he intends and promises a Journey with Timothy, which had he been a Prisoner,
'Tis likewise very probable to be written before the sharpest and most violent Persecutions fell upon the believing Jews; before the slaughter Herod made at the instance of the Jews of St. James and those at Jerusalem, because he tells them in this Epistle, they had not yet resisted unto Blood:
It's likewise very probable to be written before the Sharpest and most violent Persecutions fell upon the believing jews; before the slaughter Herod made At the instance of the jews of Saint James and those At Jerusalem, Because he tells them in this Epistle, they had not yet resisted unto Blood:
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and if so, then 'tis plain also beyond denial the Author of it was St. Paul: And Account [ says he ] that the long suffering of our Lord is salvation,
and if so, then it's plain also beyond denial the Author of it was Saint Paul: And Account [ Says he ] that the long suffering of our Lord is salvation,
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as if he should have said, Do you Jews, whose fatal day is coming, and near at hand, account Christ's long suffering to be salvation, according as Paul, by a Divine Wisdom given to him, has written to you, in an Epistle of his, particularly directed to you,
as if he should have said, Do you jews, whose fatal day is coming, and near At hand, account Christ's long suffering to be salvation, according as Paul, by a Divine Wisdom given to him, has written to you, in an Epistle of his, particularly directed to you,
and the first Age of the Church, were in the greatest danger of relapses, and needed the strongest and most renewed supports, and that upon several accounts.
and the First Age of the Church, were in the greatest danger of relapses, and needed the Strongest and most renewed supports, and that upon several accounts.
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and practised by their Fore-fathers for a succession of many Ages and Generations, with singular Attestations of God's Presence and Blessing, above all the Nations of the Earth;
and practised by their Forefathers for a succession of many Ages and Generations, with singular Attestations of God's Presence and Blessing, above all the nations of the Earth;
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the remembrance of which being strenuously pressed upon them, [ as no doubt it was ] by their Brethren of the Circumcision, might often occasion them to look back,
the remembrance of which being strenuously pressed upon them, [ as no doubt it was ] by their Brothers of the Circumcision, might often occasion them to look back,
than what any Christians of that Age encounter'd withal, none embraced the Christian Profession upon greater peril than they, the whole Body of the Jews being enraged much more against such,
than what any Christians of that Age encountered withal, none embraced the Christian Profession upon greater peril than they, the Whole Body of the jews being enraged much more against such,
than against the Gentil Believers, and in what place soever they met with any of the Jewish Converts, their business was to heat the Furnace of Persecution seven times hotter,
than against the Gentle Believers, and in what place soever they met with any of the Jewish Converts, their business was to heat the Furnace of Persecution seven times hotter,
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as God himself told Ananias in the 9th of the Acts: He is a chosen vessel unto me to bear my Name before the Gentils and kings and the children of Israel.
as God himself told Ananias in the 9th of the Acts: He is a chosen vessel unto me to bear my Name before the Gentiles and Kings and the children of Israel.
first, to behold Jesus of Nazareth, whom they had crucified as the true Messiah, to look unto this Jesus as the Author and Finisher of all Salvation, that great and only Sacrifice intended from the beginning, to make the Attonement between God and Man,
First, to behold jesus of Nazareth, whom they had Crucified as the true Messiah, to look unto this jesus as the Author and Finisher of all Salvation, that great and only Sacrifice intended from the beginning, to make the Atonement between God and Man,
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and once to be offer'd up in the end of the World to that purpose, that according to all the Predictions of Moses and the Prophets, this Jesus the Son of Mary born at Bethlem, was exactly the Person that was by himself to compleat the Work of Man's Redemption,
and once to be offered up in the end of the World to that purpose, that according to all the Predictions of Moses and the prophets, this jesus the Son of Marry born At Bethlehem, was exactly the Person that was by himself to complete the Work of Man's Redemption,
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the Baptism of John the Baptist was, to initiate men into this belief, that that same Jesus of Nazareth whom he pointed them unto, [ for he pointed to the very person, whom all the Prophets before had but at large foretold;
the Baptism of John the Baptist was, to initiate men into this belief, that that same jesus of Nazareth whom he pointed them unto, [ for he pointed to the very person, whom all the prophets before had but At large foretold;
and therefore our Saviour says he exceeded all the Prophets that went before him, and was more than a Prophet ] and they beheld Preaching and working of Miracles,
and Therefore our Saviour Says he exceeded all the prophets that went before him, and was more than a Prophet ] and they beheld Preaching and working of Miracles,
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and therefore in the 7th of Luke, v. 29. they that were baptized with his Baptism are said to justifie God, by believing his Testimony concerning the Messiah.
and Therefore in the 7th of Lycia, v. 29. they that were baptised with his Baptism Are said to justify God, by believing his Testimony Concerning the Messiah.
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The Baptism of Christ and the Apostles after the Resurrection, [ for the Apostles baptized with John 's Baptism before ] was to initiate men into this belief, that that same Jesus that was to do it, actually had done it, by his Death, Sufferings and Resurrection,
The Baptism of christ and the Apostles After the Resurrection, [ for the Apostles baptised with John is Baptism before ] was to initiate men into this belief, that that same jesus that was to do it, actually had done it, by his Death, Sufferings and Resurrection,
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Secondly, To bring the Jews to assent to this as a certain and undoubted verity, that Shiloh being actually come, there would of necessity follow a change of the whole state of Religion, a new oeconomy would ensue, the times of reformation being come, all things were to become new,
Secondly, To bring the jews to assent to this as a certain and undoubted verity, that Shiloh being actually come, there would of necessity follow a change of the Whole state of Religion, a new economy would ensue, the times of Reformation being come, all things were to become new,
and a Temporal Reign of the Messiah upon the Mosaical Policy [ which they thought unalterable ] in the Land of Palestine, was an absolute Dream and Delusion:
and a Temporal Reign of the Messiah upon the Mosaical Policy [ which they Thought unalterable ] in the Land of Palestine, was an absolute Dream and Delusion:
and the design of the whole Epistle is to supersede the Law by the Gospel, to place Christ in the room of Moses, and to make the Law speak out plain its own natural and genuine use and designment,
and the Design of the Whole Epistle is to supersede the Law by the Gospel, to place christ in the room of Moses, and to make the Law speak out plain its own natural and genuine use and designment,
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it was no longer to continue, then until the times of Reformation, being but a shadow of good things to come, but not the very image of the things themselves:
it was no longer to continue, then until the times of Reformation, being but a shadow of good things to come, but not the very image of the things themselves:
And in the doing of this, he accommodates himself chiefly to them of the Circumcision, for those he well knew would with the greatest difficulty become Proselites to this Doctrin,
And in the doing of this, he accommodates himself chiefly to them of the Circumcision, for those he well knew would with the greatest difficulty become Proselytes to this Doctrine,
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and the Methods by which he begins, and by which he proceeds throughout this Whole Epistle in order to this matter, are of admirable consideration to the Church in all succeeding Ages.
and the Methods by which he begins, and by which he proceeds throughout this whole Epistle in order to this matter, Are of admirable consideration to the Church in all succeeding Ages.
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And, Secondly, In respect of the Nature and super-exceeding Excellency of the Doctrine published and delivered, the Gospel in the very kind and constitution of it, utterly exceeding all the Dispensations of God that ever preceded it, being the very natural, genuine and proper Issue and Product of them, all Divine Revelations since the World began tended to Christ and the Gospel as their ultimate End and Center.
And, Secondly, In respect of the Nature and superexceeding Excellency of the Doctrine published and Delivered, the Gospel in the very kind and constitution of it, utterly exceeding all the Dispensations of God that ever preceded it, being the very natural, genuine and proper Issue and Product of them, all Divine Revelations since the World began tended to christ and the Gospel as their ultimate End and Centre.
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but herein lyes the peculiarity of the Gospel Glory above them all, that now he speaks to us without any intermediate Instrument, personally Himself in his Son, he comes Himself from Heaven, Tabernacles in Humane Flesh, becomes Emanuel, converseth with us,
but herein lies the peculiarity of the Gospel Glory above them all, that now he speaks to us without any intermediate Instrument, personally Himself in his Son, he comes Himself from Heaven, Tabernacles in Humane Flesh, becomes Emmanuel, Converseth with us,
and consider deeply what infinite condescention was this, that when nothing else would serve to recover the lost World, God comes from Heaven himself, to treat with us about our recovery;
and Consider deeply what infinite condescension was this, that when nothing Else would serve to recover the lost World, God comes from Heaven himself, to Treat with us about our recovery;
and so prevents their taking prejudice against the Gospel, as if it came from any other hand than the God of Israel, or were built upon any other Foundation than Moses and the Prophets.
and so prevents their taking prejudice against the Gospel, as if it Come from any other hand than the God of Israel, or were built upon any other Foundation than Moses and the prophets.
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he exceeds the noblest of creatures, the Angels, those glorious Spirits, who in their very make and constitution were nearest of kin of all others to their Creator,
he exceeds the Noblest of creatures, the Angels, those glorious Spirits, who in their very make and constitution were nearest of kin of all Others to their Creator,
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for God never said unto any of them, thou art my Son, this day [ speaking both of Christ's Incarnation and Resurrection ] have I begotten thee: but at the Son's first arrival in the World, to give an eternal Instance of his Divinity, he commands all the Angels of God to worship him,
for God never said unto any of them, thou art my Son, this day [ speaking both of Christ's Incarnation and Resurrection ] have I begotten thee: but At the Son's First arrival in the World, to give an Eternal Instance of his Divinity, he commands all the Angels of God to worship him,
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not as if this were to be taken, as Grotius and some learned men have conceived, that the Law upon Mount Sinai was originally given forth by a created Angel there,
not as if this were to be taken, as Grotius and Some learned men have conceived, that the Law upon Mount Sinai was originally given forth by a created Angel there,
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And in Stephen 's last Sermon, he tells the Jews, in that Historical Recapitulation of their whole Affairs, that they had received the Law by the disposition of Angels, and had not kept it.
And in Stephen is last Sermon, he tells the jews, in that Historical Recapitulation of their Whole Affairs, that they had received the Law by the disposition of Angels, and had not kept it.
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1st, The whole heavenly Hoast of Angels, those glorious Guards of Spirits, that attend the Eternal Jehovah, were all there present in a solemn and particular manner, (such as we no where else read of) in their courses,
1st, The Whole heavenly Host of Angels, those glorious Guards of Spirits, that attend the Eternal Jehovah, were all there present in a solemn and particular manner, (such as we no where Else read of) in their courses,
and order, to execute what their Supream Lord came about, and beholding with wonder and admiration, the Wisdom of the Supream Legislator, in giving forth those wise Laws to the World, upon which the legal Dispensation was chiefly founded;
and order, to execute what their Supreme Lord Come about, and beholding with wonder and admiration, the Wisdom of the Supreme Legislator, in giving forth those wise Laws to the World, upon which the Legal Dispensation was chiefly founded;
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and been such Actors in it ] and behold the glory of that, for by it the Apostle tells us expresly, the manifold wisdom of God is made known unto them;
and been such Actors in it ] and behold the glory of that, for by it the Apostle tells us expressly, the manifold Wisdom of God is made known unto them;
And, 5thly, [ from the consideration of which the great Emphasis of the Apostle's Speech chiefly ariseth ] 'twas they framed and effected the articulate Voices and Words from God, by which he spake to the People,
And, 5thly, [ from the consideration of which the great Emphasis of the Apostle's Speech chiefly arises ] 'twas they framed and effected the articulate Voices and Words from God, by which he spoke to the People,
'T will be a thing in its nature most instructing, and full of the greatest spiritual delight and satisfaction, to consider over the Apostles first Point, those glorious Excellencies of Christ that are appertainant unto him, by which he hath the preference of all that went before him,
IT will be a thing in its nature most instructing, and full of the greatest spiritual delight and satisfaction, to Consider over the Apostles First Point, those glorious Excellencies of christ that Are appertainant unto him, by which he hath the preference of all that went before him,
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The first of these relates chiefly to his Assumption of the Humanity, and as he is Man, this is an eternal statute of the Trinity, that the second Person humbling himself to become Man, and assuming the Humane Nature to the Divine,
The First of these relates chiefly to his Assump of the Humanity, and as he is Man, this is an Eternal statute of the Trinity, that the second Person humbling himself to become Man, and assuming the Humane Nature to the Divine,
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and was such a stumblingblock to the Faith of the Jews, and the Philosophy of the Gentils, had annexed unto it, the Lordship and Dominion of all, this could not simply belong to the Humane Nature in it self,
and was such a Stumbling block to the Faith of the jews, and the Philosophy of the Gentiles, had annexed unto it, the Lordship and Dominion of all, this could not simply belong to the Humane Nature in it self,
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and therefore the Apostle saith, that God has appointed him heir of all things, and by this insinuates to the Jews, that if he were Heir of all things,
and Therefore the Apostle Says, that God has appointed him heir of all things, and by this insinuates to the jews, that if he were Heir of all things,
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this is a discovery that at first view seems rather to stupifie and amuse [ the Object so far exceeding the Faculty ] than any way to encourage us to contemplate,
this is a discovery that At First view seems rather to stupify and amuse [ the Object so Far exceeding the Faculty ] than any Way to encourage us to contemplate,
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and that according to St. John, without him was nothing made that was made; and this appears to be his meaning from Col. 1.16. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible.
and that according to Saint John, without him was nothing made that was made; and this appears to be his meaning from Col. 1.16. For by him were all things created, that Are in heaven, and that Are in earth, visible and invisible.
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To make this deep and important Point as plain and overt as we can, the best way is to view over those Scriptures where the Holy Ghost treats most expresly touching this matter;
To make this deep and important Point as plain and overt as we can, the best Way is to view over those Scriptures where the Holy Ghost treats most expressly touching this matter;
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or make any Narrative of his Eternal Existence, the Apostle therefore in a few words tells us all that was needful and proper to be told about his Divinity,
or make any Narrative of his Eternal Existence, the Apostle Therefore in a few words tells us all that was needful and proper to be told about his Divinity,
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he was before time, or any thing that was created had a beginning, 'tis in a short way to express him eternal, the expression [ that he was ] is evidently taken out of the 8th Chapter of Proverbs, from the 23d to the 31st Verse, where the Word St. John speaks of, is represented as present with God in all the Business that relates to this World,
he was before time, or any thing that was created had a beginning, it's in a short Way to express him Eternal, the expression [ that he was ] is evidently taken out of the 8th Chapter of Proverbs, from the 23d to the 31st Verse, where the Word Saint John speaks of, is represented as present with God in all the Business that relates to this World,
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of which we can conceive no more, but that God's Works being known unto him and present with him from all eternity, the Word the second Person in the Trinity, by whom they were to be made, managed,
of which we can conceive no more, but that God's Works being known unto him and present with him from all eternity, the Word the second Person in the Trinity, by whom they were to be made, managed,
the Apostle's words are a plain Syllogism, Christ was in the beginning, not created, but existing before all created beings, And was; and if you ask where he was, he was with God,
the Apostle's words Are a plain Syllogism, christ was in the beginning, not created, but existing before all created beings, And was; and if you ask where he was, he was with God,
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and Will, and so was Christ the very express Image of God, the Deity in that work of creation utter'd and express'd it self in its eternal Wisdom, Councels and Will, by the second Person,
and Will, and so was christ the very express Image of God, the Deity in that work of creation uttered and expressed it self in its Eternal Wisdom, Counsels and Will, by the second Person,
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as the voice of all the three, and so he is called the Word. Secondly, He is called the Word with particular reference to the History Moses gives us of the manner of Creation;
as the voice of all the three, and so he is called the Word. Secondly, He is called the Word with particular Referente to the History Moses gives us of the manner of Creation;
and it stood fast, Psal. 33.9. God spake, and the Creation was effected; the method of it is so represented, and it being performed by the second Person,
and it stood fast, Psalm 33.9. God spoke, and the Creation was effected; the method of it is so represented, and it being performed by the second Person,
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And this seems to be all the knowledge we can attain to about this deep and profound Expression, and we must know withal, that the Expression is metaphorical,
And this seems to be all the knowledge we can attain to about this deep and profound Expression, and we must know withal, that the Expression is metaphorical,
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In the first of the Colossians, from the 15th Verse to the 19th, we find the Apostle's expression very full in this matter, who is [ says he ] the image of the invisible God,
In the First of the colossians, from the 15th Verse to the 19th, we find the Apostle's expression very full in this matter, who is [ Says he ] the image of the invisible God,
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And he is before all things, and by him all things consist, and he is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning and first-born from the dead, that in [ or among ] all things he might have the pre eminence.
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist, and he is the head of the body, the Church, who is the beginning and firstborn from the dead, that in [ or among ] all things he might have the pre eminence.
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First, That he is the image of the invisible God, the same that he affirms in the first of this Epistle to the Hebrews, That he is the brightness of his glory,
First, That he is the image of the invisible God, the same that he affirms in the First of this Epistle to the Hebrews, That he is the brightness of his glory,
The Apostle's meaning in the first of these, in both Texts, is principally to assert and prove the Divinity of Christ appearing in the fashion of a Man,
The Apostle's meaning in the First of these, in both Texts, is principally to assert and prove the Divinity of christ appearing in the fashion of a Man,
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and represents the inaccessible and invisible Deity unto us, [ the great thing the Wisdom and Philosophy both of Jews and Gentiles stumbled at ] and renders it the object of our knowledge, our delight, our communion, and unutterable satisfaction:
and represents the inaccessible and invisible Deity unto us, [ the great thing the Wisdom and Philosophy both of jews and Gentiles stumbled At ] and renders it the Object of our knowledge, our delight, our communion, and unutterable satisfaction:
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the Humane and Divine Nature being united in one person, and making and constituting but one Person, he that sees what is visible and can be seen in that Person, is said and truly so to see that Person,
the Humane and Divine Nature being united in one person, and making and constituting but one Person, he that sees what is visible and can be seen in that Person, is said and truly so to see that Person,
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he that sees that Person where the fulness of the Godhead dwells bodily, has seen God himself, that is, has seen that express visible Image of his Person, set forth for us to converse with him by,
he that sees that Person where the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily, has seen God himself, that is, has seen that express visible Image of his Person, Set forth for us to converse with him by,
and through which the Godhead acts and shews it self by its omnipotent effects, according to that of St. John, No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten son in the bosom of the father he declares him;
and through which the Godhead acts and shows it self by its omnipotent effects, according to that of Saint John, No man hath seen God At any time, the only begotten son in the bosom of the father he declares him;
but his meaning is, that his Humane Nature in that conjunction with the Divine, has the preference to all Humane Beings, God has given him the right of Primogeniture,
but his meaning is, that his Humane Nature in that conjunction with the Divine, has the preference to all Humane Beings, God has given him the right of Primogeniture,
and the Dominion appurtenant to the First-born, and made him Heir of all things, as he is said in the 89th Psalm to make David his first-born, higher than all the kings of the earth, not by any priority of Time,
and the Dominion appurtenant to the Firstborn, and made him Heir of all things, as he is said in the 89th Psalm to make David his firstborn, higher than all the Kings of the earth, not by any priority of Time,
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nor by vertue of that Dominion he had in Palestine, but as he was a Type and Representation of Christ, who is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, God has made the Man Christ Jesus Lord of the whole Creation,
nor by virtue of that Dominion he had in Palestine, but as he was a Type and Representation of christ, who is King of Kings and Lord of lords, God has made the Man christ jesus Lord of the Whole Creation,
and this as being his First-born from all Eternity in purpose, and as our Saviour stiles himself, the Beginning of the creation of God, he decreeing from everlasting, that all that should be created, should be created by him,
and this as being his Firstborn from all Eternity in purpose, and as our Saviour stile himself, the Beginning of the creation of God, he decreeing from everlasting, that all that should be created, should be created by him,
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In a word, he is the First-born amongst the Elect, they are all chosen in him, the eldest Brother in the Family of God, whereunto is annex'd the Dominion and Power over the whole Creation, whence he is called the First-born of every Creature.
In a word, he is the Firstborn among the Elect, they Are all chosen in him, the eldest Brother in the Family of God, whereunto is annexed the Dominion and Power over the Whole Creation, whence he is called the Firstborn of every Creature.
and what is in few words said in this Epistle, that by him God made the Worlds, is here enlarged by the Apostle into particulars, shewing that all Creatures both in Heaven and Earth, whether they be thrones, or dominions,
and what is in few words said in this Epistle, that by him God made the World's, is Here enlarged by the Apostle into particulars, showing that all Creatures both in Heaven and Earth, whither they be thrones, or Dominions,
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or principalities, or powers, they were all made by him, the Apostle instanceth in the noblest and highest sort of Creatures as comprehensive of all the rest,
or principalities, or Powers, they were all made by him, the Apostle Instanceth in the Noblest and highest sort of Creatures as comprehensive of all the rest,
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he that first rose himself as victorious over the Grave, and by whose influence, as an effect of that Victory, all others shall rise, that in both the Creations, both Natural and Spiritual, in the whole concerns of this World and the next, he might have the pre-eminence, for it pleased the father, that in him should all fulness dwell, that that blessed Person, our Saviour and Mediator, should be as full of perfection and as glorious as all the glory of Heaven and Earth created and uncreated could possibly make him.
he that First rose himself as victorious over the Grave, and by whose influence, as an Effect of that Victory, all Others shall rise, that in both the Creations, both Natural and Spiritual, in the Whole concerns of this World and the next, he might have the preeminence, for it pleased the father, that in him should all fullness dwell, that that blessed Person, our Saviour and Mediator, should be as full of perfection and as glorious as all the glory of Heaven and Earth created and uncreated could possibly make him.
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The most material difficulty that seems to result from these Illuminations, the Holy Ghost has been pleased to give us in Scripture touching these matters, is this,
The most material difficulty that seems to result from these Illuminations, the Holy Ghost has been pleased to give us in Scripture touching these matters, is this,
If the Divinity and the Humanity in that conjunction, constitute but one intire person, how can so much be properly and distinctly ascribed to Christ as Man, all things must needs belong to him as God;
If the Divinity and the Humanity in that conjunction, constitute but one entire person, how can so much be properly and distinctly ascribed to christ as Man, all things must needs belong to him as God;
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First, To Honour and Recommend to the World, that Humane Nature Christ debased himself to assume, that because he in that Nature performed the Work of the Mediator,
First, To Honour and Recommend to the World, that Humane Nature christ debased himself to assume, that Because he in that Nature performed the Work of the Mediator,
Secondly, Because all the additional Glory that accrued unto Christ by vertue of his performance of the Law of his Mediatorship, must needs fall upon his Humanity,
Secondly, Because all the additional Glory that accrued unto christ by virtue of his performance of the Law of his Mediatorship, must needs fallen upon his Humanity,
Thirdly, The Constitution of Christ as he appeared visibly to the World, and wherein he acted all, was Man, the Prophesies and Promises that preceded him pointed to him as Man, the Humanity was the Temple of the Deity, in the Humanity he suffered, died,
Thirdly, The Constitution of christ as he appeared visibly to the World, and wherein he acted all, was Man, the prophecies and Promises that preceded him pointed to him as Man, the Humanity was the Temple of the Deity, in the Humanity he suffered, died,
and so the sense of it is this, that because Christ is the true Seed of the Woman, that real Son of Man prophesied of by the Prophet Daniel, by whom the World is to be redeemed and saved;
and so the sense of it is this, that Because christ is the true Seed of the Woman, that real Son of Man prophesied of by the Prophet daniel, by whom the World is to be redeemed and saved;
From what hath been discoursed upon this Argument, that the Lord Jesus Christ is he by whom all things were originally created, we may arrive at a twofold conclusion,
From what hath been discoursed upon this Argument, that the Lord jesus christ is he by whom all things were originally created, we may arrive At a twofold conclusion,
Our discovery of this Matter is a parte post, no Man was conversant with God's Councels from everlasting, all Men are eternally silenced with God's Question and Demand to Job, he may say to all,
Our discovery of this Matter is a part post, no Man was conversant with God's Counsels from everlasting, all Men Are eternally silenced with God's Question and Demand to Job, he may say to all,
as he said to him, Where were ye when I laid the foundations of the earth? where were the Councels of your Hearts? where were your Thoughts and Contrivances then? ye were so far from instructing or assisting the Almighty, that ye were not in being,
as he said to him, Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? where were the Counsels of your Hearts? where were your Thoughts and Contrivances then? you were so Far from instructing or assisting the Almighty, that you were not in being,
what we know therefore, is what God is pleased since to reveal to us, and from the providential future effects which our eyes behold, from both which we are plentifully instructed herein;
what we know Therefore, is what God is pleased since to reveal to us, and from the providential future effects which our eyes behold, from both which we Are plentifully instructed herein;
as the Alpha and Omega of all, the Beginning and the Ending of the Creation of God, in whom there is a recapitulation of the whole, God designing after things were scatter'd, disorder'd and lost by sin, NONLATINALPHABET, to bring all, Jews and Gentiles, Angels and Men, the whole Creation into one Head,
as the Alpha and Omega of all, the Beginning and the Ending of the Creation of God, in whom there is a recapitulation of the Whole, God designing After things were scattered, disordered and lost by since,, to bring all, jews and Gentiles, Angels and Men, the Whole Creation into one Head,
and under one Rule in him, as the Apostle expresseth it in the first of the Ephesians, that he might gather together in one, all things in Christ, both which are in heaven,
and under one Rule in him, as the Apostle Expresses it in the First of the Ephesians, that he might gather together in one, all things in christ, both which Are in heaven,
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In discoursing this deep and mysterious Point, what ever advance is made towards the right understanding of it, be it never so small, the design ought to be in every step that is taken, to do it with perspicuity and evidence, that so it may not be rendred a Notion obscure and useless,
In discoursing this deep and mysterious Point, what ever advance is made towards the right understanding of it, be it never so small, the Design ought to be in every step that is taken, to do it with perspicuity and evidence, that so it may not be rendered a Notion Obscure and useless,
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1st, That they were so made, that some of them might apostatize and fall, and that others of them should keep their first and original station: 2ly, That all of them should be under the Lordship and Dominion of Christ,
1st, That they were so made, that Some of them might apostatise and fallen, and that Others of them should keep their First and original station: 2ly, That all of them should be under the Lordship and Dominion of christ,
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and whether when made, they had all an equal vision and fruition of God [ because it seems difficult to conceive how any created Being could turn aside from that Vision ] or whether they sinned in God's presence and in foro Coeli, because their Judgment is so heavy and irreversible, are things unrevealed, by the Scriptures passed over in silence,
and whither when made, they had all an equal vision and fruition of God [ Because it seems difficult to conceive how any created Being could turn aside from that Vision ] or whither they sinned in God's presence and in foro Coeli, Because their Judgement is so heavy and irreversible, Are things unrevealed, by the Scriptures passed over in silence,
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and therefore it is, that they first fell of all other Creatures under the Lordship and Dominion of Christ as Mediator, by vertue of that declaratory Promise, [ from which the mediatory Dominion of Christ bears actual date ] the seed of the woman shall bruise the serpents head.
and Therefore it is, that they First fell of all other Creatures under the Lordship and Dominion of christ as Mediator, by virtue of that declaratory Promise, [ from which the mediatory Dominion of christ bears actual date ] the seed of the woman shall bruise the Serpents head.
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Hence it came to pass that the apostate Angels, who by the Temptations they laid before our first Parents and so early assaulted them withal, appeared to be of an aspiring Temper,
Hence it Come to pass that the apostate Angels, who by the Temptations they laid before our First Parents and so early assaulted them withal, appeared to be of an aspiring Temper,
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but attempted something farther, beyond those bounds God by the Law of their Creation had confined them to, [ which could be nothing else but to deifie themselves,
but attempted something farther, beyond those bounds God by the Law of their Creation had confined them to, [ which could be nothing Else but to deify themselves,
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for God had already made them above every thing but himself ] they fell from that glory they had received from the second Person in the Trinity [ by whom they were made ] as God, into an absolute subjection to him, [ as his Enemies and Vassals ] as he was Man,
for God had already made them above every thing but himself ] they fell from that glory they had received from the second Person in the Trinity [ by whom they were made ] as God, into an absolute subjection to him, [ as his Enemies and Vassals ] as he was Man,
and by God's most just, wise, and holy Judgment, saw themselves subjected to that very Nature, they so maliciously [ with respect both to God and Man ] sought the ruine of;
and by God's most just, wise, and holy Judgement, saw themselves subjected to that very Nature, they so maliciously [ with respect both to God and Man ] sought the ruin of;
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The Devil having been thus a Lyar and a Rebel from the beginning, and using all the fraudulent endeavours possible, to have all the Creation [ to their final and utmost Ruine ] his Associates therein,
The devil having been thus a Liar and a Rebel from the beginning, and using all the fraudulent endeavours possible, to have all the Creation [ to their final and utmost Ruin ] his Associates therein,
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and God having been pleased in his infinite Wisdom and Goodness, to encounter all his Designs and Endeavours by the second Person incarnate, whom he constitutes a Prince and a Saviour,
and God having been pleased in his infinite Wisdom and goodness, to encounter all his Designs and Endeavours by the second Person incarnate, whom he constitutes a Prince and a Saviour,
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the four great Monarchies since have all ofthem been Satan's Allies and Instruments, and Factors for his Interest, not only by their multiply'd Idolatries, thereby throwing [ as much as in them lay ] the true God out of the World,
the four great Monarchies since have all ofthem been Satan's Allies and Instruments, and Factors for his Interest, not only by their multiplied Idolatries, thereby throwing [ as much as in them lay ] the true God out of the World,
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but to read what the Prophet Esaw tells them, Thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north, I will ascend above the heighths of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.
but to read what the Prophet Esau tells them, Thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the Stars of God, I will fit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north, I will ascend above the heights of the Clouds, I will be like the Most High.
and setting themselves in the supreme Legiflator's place, the Scripture has sufficiently recorded to its eternal shame and confusion, in one Instance we have of it in the Book of Esthers: Ahasuerus, upon the Petition of Haman, made an Edict, that all the Jews in his Territories should be upon a prefixed day slain and destroyed;
and setting themselves in the supreme Legiflator's place, the Scripture has sufficiently recorded to its Eternal shame and confusion, in one Instance we have of it in the Book of Esthers: Ahasuerus, upon the Petition of Haman, made an Edict, that all the jews in his Territories should be upon a prefixed day slave and destroyed;
but he makes another Law after the same form and manner that he made the former, wherein 'tis thus decreed, The king granted the Jews which were in every city to gather themselves together,
but he makes Another Law After the same from and manner that he made the former, wherein it's thus decreed, The King granted the jews which were in every City to gather themselves together,
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and to stand for their lives, to destroy, to slay and cause to perish all the power of the people and province that should assault them, both little ones and women,
and to stand for their lives, to destroy, to slay and cause to perish all the power of the people and province that should assault them, both little ones and women,
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the Kingdom of the Mediator has consisted but of a few, it pleasing God in his infinite Wisdom to declare the glory of that rather in quality than quantity.
the Kingdom of the Mediator has consisted but of a few, it pleasing God in his infinite Wisdom to declare the glory of that rather in quality than quantity.
the original of it was Apostasie and Rebellion against the Supreme Soveraign, and an endeavour to set up a Counter-Soveraignty in the creature against him,
the original of it was Apostasy and Rebellion against the Supreme Sovereign, and an endeavour to Set up a Counter-Soveraignty in the creature against him,
The chief of the fallen Angels is reckon'd the Prince of this Kingdom, and all the fallen Angels and fallen Men (unrecovered) are embodied in it as his Subjects;
The chief of the fallen Angels is reckoned the Prince of this Kingdom, and all the fallen Angels and fallen Men (unrecovered) Are embodied in it as his Subject's;
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'tis carried on and supported by these two things, First, A malignant Opposition to God, for his manage of the whole Affairs of the Creation by the second Person incarnate:
it's carried on and supported by these two things, First, A malignant Opposition to God, for his manage of the Whole Affairs of the Creation by the second Person incarnate:
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First, Ever to labour and endeavour with a certainty of disappointment, for the fallen Angels know very well their purposes and designs shall never be accomplished.
First, Ever to labour and endeavour with a certainty of disappointment, for the fallen Angels know very well their Purposes and designs shall never be accomplished.
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And, Thirdly, To stand bound over to the dreadful Justice of God, and be sentenced at the Judgment-Seat by that Man whom he hath appointed, to the endless and utmost Misery and Horror, of all which the fallen Angels and many of their adherents are sufficiently informed.
And, Thirdly, To stand bound over to the dreadful justice of God, and be sentenced At the Judgment seat by that Man whom he hath appointed, to the endless and utmost Misery and Horror, of all which the fallen Angels and many of their adherents Are sufficiently informed.
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From the beginning God has not been pleased to set himself at any time against this Kingdom of his confederate Enemies and Rebbels, by the Thunder of his Power,
From the beginning God has not been pleased to Set himself At any time against this Kingdom of his confederate Enemies and Rebels, by the Thunder of his Power,
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but in the profound depths of his Wisdom, [ who is wonderful in councel and excellent in working ] suffers the continuance of it for great and holy ends and purposes,
but in the profound depths of his Wisdom, [ who is wondered in council and excellent in working ] suffers the Continuance of it for great and holy ends and Purposes,
and opposeth it [ and will at last utterly ruine it ] by a still small voice, in those Methods by which the Mediator's Kingdom is to be erected, that is, the Laws of his Grace,
and Opposeth it [ and will At last utterly ruin it ] by a still small voice, in those Methods by which the Mediator's Kingdom is to be erected, that is, the Laws of his Grace,
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and all apostate Angels and Men, God contesting by his Grace and Spirit in the Hearts of his Servants, all the violent Assaults that the Powers of Darkness, the whole Race of degenerate Angels or Men could bring upon them;
and all apostate Angels and Men, God contesting by his Grace and Spirit in the Hearts of his Servants, all the violent Assaults that the Powers of Darkness, the Whole Raze of degenerate Angels or Men could bring upon them;
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and upon that account, has had some faithful Servants in all Ages, upon whose Fidelity and Ability in this way of Combate, he has stak'd down his Interest,
and upon that account, has had Some faithful Servants in all Ages, upon whose Fidis and Ability in this Way of Combat, he has staked down his Interest,
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Whoever will nicely consider his Case, shall find it a Story of wonderful distinction and circumstance, the whole Business of Religion being by consent put upon tryal in him:
Whoever will nicely Consider his Case, shall find it a Story of wondered distinction and circumstance, the Whole Business of Religion being by consent put upon trial in him:
for if the very best of all Men proved upon tryal but a rotten falsehearted Hypocrite, the consequence had been very plain, that all the rest of the same profession must needs have been much more so:
for if the very best of all Men proved upon trial but a rotten False-hearted Hypocrite, the consequence had been very plain, that all the rest of the same profession must needs have been much more so:
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and he is permitted to go to the utmost extent of all the Artifices he had, in order to stir up and provoke in Job, all the exorbitant Passions, unruly Ferments,
and he is permitted to go to the utmost extent of all the Artifices he had, in order to stir up and provoke in Job, all the exorbitant Passion, unruly Ferments,
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and irreligious profane Workings that belong to Humane Nature, and usually appear upon such occasions, in order to bring him to calumniatè Providence, and even reproach God himself: 1st, By Afflicting his Body; 2ly, By Ruining his Estate;
and irreligious profane Workings that belong to Humane Nature, and usually appear upon such occasions, in order to bring him to calumniatè Providence, and even reproach God himself: 1st, By Afflicting his Body; 2ly, By Ruining his Estate;
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And, 3ly, By laying him, as to his present state and condition, under the sharpest Judgments and severest Censures of his best and most devout Friends;
And, 3ly, By laying him, as to his present state and condition, under the Sharpest Judgments and Severest Censures of his best and most devout Friends;
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yet the Grace of Sincerity [ the main thing Satan struck at ] carried him triumphantly through all, to the utter confusion of Satan and all his malicious Charges against him;
yet the Grace of Sincerity [ the main thing Satan struck At ] carried him triumphantly through all, to the utter confusion of Satan and all his malicious Charges against him;
or a true and faithful Subject and Servant to God, and that was by the carriage of the whole business clearly determined against Satan, by Job's perfect and intire Submission unto God, [ so far was he from Cursing him to his Face ] and total Resignation of himself to him in a way of trust and affiance,
or a true and faithful Subject and Servant to God, and that was by the carriage of the Whole business clearly determined against Satan, by Job's perfect and entire Submission unto God, [ so Far was he from Cursing him to his Face ] and total Resignation of himself to him in a Way of trust and affiance,
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But the greatest, most general, and most powerful Contest, that ever happened between the Strength and Force of these Kingdoms, appears to be the last of all, wherein Satan with all the Powers that belong to his Kingdom, will discover himself in his strongest and utmost Efforts, and wherein he will at last perish, this is by a spiritual Babylon reared up by him in the days of the Gospel,
But the greatest, most general, and most powerful Contest, that ever happened between the Strength and Force of these Kingdoms, appears to be the last of all, wherein Satan with all the Powers that belong to his Kingdom, will discover himself in his Strongest and utmost Efforts, and wherein he will At last perish, this is by a spiritual Babylon reared up by him in the days of the Gospel,
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this was the grand Infernal Project, when the Gospel began to prevail against all opposition, and Temporal Power would serve the Devil's turn no longer;
this was the grand Infernal Project, when the Gospel began to prevail against all opposition, and Temporal Power would serve the Devil's turn no longer;
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and make them drunk with his Compositions, and to erect a spiritual and mighty Monarchy, now of great and long continuance, founded upon wonderful Artifice and Strength;
and make them drunk with his Compositions, and to erect a spiritual and mighty Monarchy, now of great and long Continuance, founded upon wondered Artifice and Strength;
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this was the great Secret revealed of old, to that greatly beloved of God, the Prophet Daniel, that out of the fourth and last Temporal Monarchy of Rome, should arise another Monarchy, upon the dissolution of that, diverse from all the rest, that should mightily prevail, speak great words against the Most High, wear out the saints, change times and laws,
this was the great Secret revealed of old, to that greatly Beloved of God, the Prophet daniel, that out of the fourth and last Temporal Monarchy of Room, should arise Another Monarchy, upon the dissolution of that, diverse from all the rest, that should mightily prevail, speak great words against the Most High, wear out the Saints, change times and laws,
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[ which is after punctually explained in Scripture to be 1260 Years, the exact time of this Monarchy's continuance ] and should by a mighty Power in Spirituals, resemble the great Power the Roman Monarchs had in Temporals, have the same situation,
[ which is After punctually explained in Scripture to be 1260 years, the exact time of this Monarchy's Continuance ] and should by a mighty Power in Spirituals, resemble the great Power the Roman Monarchs had in Temporals, have the same situation,
This is the Popish Fabrick, the erecting of which is the Master-piece of Satan, and the greatest Effect of the Wisdom and Process of the fallen Angels since they left their first state, who have with their utmost vigor employed themselves herein;
This is the Popish Fabric, the erecting of which is the Masterpiece of Satan, and the greatest Effect of the Wisdom and Process of the fallen Angels since they left their First state, who have with their utmost vigor employed themselves herein;
and the affirmation of this cannot seem strange, since we are directly told by the Holy Ghost, that the coming of the man of sin is after the working of Satan. The case was plainly this:
and the affirmation of this cannot seem strange, since we Are directly told by the Holy Ghost, that the coming of the man of since is After the working of Satan. The case was plainly this:
The Messiah so often promised from the beginning, in the fulness of time (that is, in the exact time wherein all the Predictions of his coming did concenter) comes,
The Messiah so often promised from the beginning, in the fullness of time (that is, in the exact time wherein all the Predictions of his coming did concenter) comes,
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and assumes Humane Nature, compleats the work of Man's Redemption, and by one Offering for ever perfects them that are sanctified, proclaims the Gospel, publishes a new Law of Grace,
and assumes Humane Nature, completes the work of Man's Redemption, and by one Offering for ever perfects them that Are sanctified, proclaims the Gospel, publishes a new Law of Grace,
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Satan very sensibly feeling this fatal Blow, and finding his Kingdom fundamentally struck at, and that unless fome new Infernal Councels were taken up, his interest could not longer be supported, turns every stone to invert and invalidate this gracious Design of God,
Satan very sensibly feeling this fatal Blow, and finding his Kingdom fundamentally struck At, and that unless foam new Infernal Counsels were taken up, his Interest could not longer be supported, turns every stone to invert and invalidate this gracious Design of God,
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and therefore resolves upon this Method as his last and only Remedy, to Plow with Christ's Heifer, to Erect a Religion seemingly founded upon the Gospel,
and Therefore resolves upon this Method as his last and only Remedy, to Blow with Christ's Heifer, to Erect a Religion seemingly founded upon the Gospel,
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and by this to supersede the Gospel it self, and have this false and spurious counterpart taken in the room of it, this is the Papacy, a false dead Image of the Christian Religion, animated by the spirit of Satan,
and by this to supersede the Gospel it self, and have this false and spurious counterpart taken in the room of it, this is the Papacy, a false dead Image of the Christian Religion, animated by the Spirit of Satan,
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This Structure in Scripture is called Babylon, with reference to the first Babel, being like that set up in direct opposition to God, and to confront his Authority:
This Structure in Scripture is called Babylon, with Referente to the First Babel, being like that Set up in Direct opposition to God, and to confront his authority:
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As God is pleased that Jerusalem, where his Worship and Ordinances were so solemnly setled, by his own appointment, shall keep up its Name and denominate the true Church throughout all Generations to the very end of the World,
As God is pleased that Jerusalem, where his Worship and Ordinances were so solemnly settled, by his own appointment, shall keep up its Name and denominate the true Church throughout all Generations to the very end of the World,
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so he is pleased to stigmatize the Name of Babylon, and by it eminently and emphatically to denominate the very worst of his Enemies until Christ's second coming and the period of all;
so he is pleased to stigmatize the Name of Babylon, and by it eminently and emphatically to denominate the very worst of his Enemies until Christ's second coming and the Period of all;
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the Names that are given to this Ecclesiastical Monarchy, [ for there be several others though Babylon be the chief ] the Holy Ghost instructs us that they are spiritually to be understood,
the Names that Are given to this Ecclesiastical Monarchy, [ for there be several Others though Babylon be the chief ] the Holy Ghost instructs us that they Are spiritually to be understood,
Although this Spiritual Monarchy arise out of the ashes of the fourth and last Temporal Monarchy of Rome, yet St. John writing during the continuance of that Monarchy, the Holy Ghost chuseth to represent it by that first Monarchy of Babylon, and there:
Although this Spiritual Monarchy arise out of the Ashes of the fourth and last Temporal Monarchy of Room, yet Saint John writing during the Continuance of that Monarchy, the Holy Ghost chooseth to represent it by that First Monarchy of Babylon, and there:
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2dly, In respect that all the holy and sanctified Utensils of the Temple were captived in Babylon, and there prophaned as all the Sacred Institutions of the Gospel are captived and prophaned in this Mystical Babylon, how shamefully have the Sacraments of Baptism,
2dly, In respect that all the holy and sanctified Utensils of the Temple were captived in Babylon, and there Profaned as all the Sacred Institutions of the Gospel Are captived and Profaned in this Mystical Babylon, how shamefully have the Sacraments of Baptism,
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3dly, This Ecclesiastical Mornarchy is set forth and described by that of the Babylonian, after a very peculiar manner, in respect of the sore Persecutions the Church meets with under both, the Holy Ghost makes the one typical and representative of the other.
3dly, This Ecclesiastical Monarchy is Set forth and described by that of the Babylonian, After a very peculiar manner, in respect of the soar Persecutions the Church meets with under both, the Holy Ghost makes the one typical and representative of the other.
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they are three times in one Chapter called the Vengeance of his Temple. And so shall this Papal Babylonian State be ruined after a peculiar manner, by the brightness of Christ's coming,
they Are three times in one Chapter called the Vengeance of his Temple. And so shall this Papal Babylonian State be ruined After a peculiar manner, by the brightness of Christ's coming,
5thly, And that which I think the principal Reason why the Holy Ghost brands this Ecclesiastical Monarchy with the Name of Babylon, though it arose out of the Ruins of the Roman Monarchy,
5thly, And that which I think the principal Reason why the Holy Ghost brands this Ecclesiastical Monarchy with the Name of Babylon, though it arose out of the Ruins of the Roman Monarchy,
and have its situation at Rome, is this, to keep up and maintain the Harmony and due decorum of the Visions set forth in the Revelation, and the Representations and Expressions thereof:
and have its situation At Room, is this, to keep up and maintain the Harmony and due decorum of the Visions Set forth in the Revelation, and the Representations and Expressions thereof:
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The three most remarkable Calamities that befel the Jews, was first in Egypt, secondly in Babylon, and thirdly from the Outrages of Antiochus; and upon that account we find Egypt often mentioned in the Revelations, and the sore Bondage and Persecutions of the Church reckoned from thence,
The three most remarkable Calamities that befell the jews, was First in Egypt, secondly in Babylon, and Thirdly from the Outrages of Antiochus; and upon that account we find Egypt often mentioned in the Revelations, and the soar Bondage and Persecutions of the Church reckoned from thence,
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and themselves captivated by the Monarchy of Babylon, their constant and avowed Enemy, therefore the grand Enemy of Christ and the Gospel, the Antichristian State, is called:
and themselves captivated by the Monarchy of Babylon, their constant and avowed Enemy, Therefore the grand Enemy of christ and the Gospel, the Antichristian State, is called:
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and pursued it in all Ages with the greatest Rage and Malice imaginable, and having in the Antichristian Reign for 1260 Years, which began at the fall of the Roman Empire;
and pursued it in all Ages with the greatest Rage and Malice imaginable, and having in the Antichristian Reign for 1260 years, which began At the fallen of the Roman Empire;
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[ for the Beast and the ten Kings, which are the shivers of that Empire, are expresly said to take their Power in one hour ] and St. Paul tells us, he that does let will let, till he be taken out of the way;
[ for the Beast and the ten Kings, which Are the shivers of that Empire, Are expressly said to take their Power in one hour ] and Saint Paul tells us, he that does let will let, till he be taken out of the Way;
which is to tell us in other words, that till the Temporal Monarchy of Rome fell, the Spiritual Monarchy could not be erected, I say, having brought their Apostate Practices and Principles to the utmost culmen and heighth they could arrive at, they will then grow ripe for destruction, the Judge will appear to stand at the door, Christ will bring these lapsed Angels and their Associates to their final doom,
which is to tell us in other words, that till the Temporal Monarchy of Room fell, the Spiritual Monarchy could not be erected, I say, having brought their Apostate Practices and Principles to the utmost culmen and height they could arrive At, they will then grow ripe for destruction, the Judge will appear to stand At the door, christ will bring these lapsed Angels and their Associates to their final doom,
and destroy them and all their contrivances by the spirit of his mouth and the brightness of his coming, he will at last come to judgment with all his Holy Angels,
and destroy them and all their contrivances by the Spirit of his Mouth and the brightness of his coming, he will At last come to judgement with all his Holy Angels,
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and according to that ancient Prophesie of Enoch, with all his Saints, he will come first in his Father's glory, to manifest before all, that he and the Father are one,
and according to that ancient Prophesy of Enoch, with all his Saints, he will come First in his Father's glory, to manifest before all, that he and the Father Are one,
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and that the essential glory of God is his. 2dly, In his own glory, the glory of his mediatory Kingdom, having by his Humiliation, Suffering, Death and Resurrection, conquered the Grave, Death, Hell,
and that the essential glory of God is his. 2dly, In his own glory, the glory of his mediatory Kingdom, having by his Humiliation, Suffering, Death and Resurrection, conquered the Grave, Death, Hell,
but the glory they have acquired through him in keeping their first state, and the glory of all their faithful service and conformity to him and his Kingdom to the end:
but the glory they have acquired through him in keeping their First state, and the glory of all their faithful service and conformity to him and his Kingdom to the end:
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and so these Angels that could not content themselves with the glory they had in their first creation from the second Person as God, come to be fatally sentenced by him for their aspiring Impieties as he is Man;
and so these Angels that could not content themselves with the glory they had in their First creation from the second Person as God, come to be fatally sentenced by him for their aspiring Impieties as he is Man;
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and be finally disposed by him, and with this tormenting aggravation, that he is accompanied and glorified therein by the blessed Angels, whose company they forsook,
and be finally disposed by him, and with this tormenting aggravation, that he is accompanied and glorified therein by the blessed Angels, whose company they forsook,
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and in opposition to whom they have all along carried on a distinct interest, and by all the Saints, the whole body of the Church, which they have so malign'd and persecuted since the World began.
and in opposition to whom they have all along carried on a distinct Interest, and by all the Saints, the Whole body of the Church, which they have so maligned and persecuted since the World began.
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then will it be said, the Mystery of God is finished, the Spirits Influences compleated, the Mediator's Kingdom perfected and delivered up, the Wicked are gone to their own place, the Saints are all come safe home to their Father's House, and rest for ever: God is all in all: Amen, Hallelujah.
then will it be said, the Mystery of God is finished, the Spirits Influences completed, the Mediator's Kingdom perfected and Delivered up, the Wicked Are gone to their own place, the Saints Are all come safe home to their Father's House, and rest for ever: God is all in all: Amen, Hallelujah.
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[ for Angel is a word relates to their Employment and not to their Nature, ] and we find Men sometimes in Scripture by vertue of their Offices and Employments called Angels.
[ for Angel is a word relates to their Employment and not to their Nature, ] and we find Men sometime in Scripture by virtue of their Offices and Employments called Angels.
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how these, I say, were designed in a particular manner to all their future use, service and happiness in their creation at the first by the second Person in the Trinity, will very manifestly appear,
how these, I say, were designed in a particular manner to all their future use, service and happiness in their creation At the First by the second Person in the Trinity, will very manifestly appear,
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if we consider, first, the dependance they have upon him, and, secondly, their subjection and serviceableness unto him. First, Their dependance upon him:
if we Consider, First, the dependence they have upon him, and, secondly, their subjection and serviceableness unto him. First, Their dependence upon him:
The Scripture informs us, that after the disorder and scattered, confused, miserable state of things, that Sin had introduced and occasioned, God was pleased to recapitulate and gather all together into one head, according to St. Paul, Eph. 1.10. That he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are one arth even in him:
The Scripture informs us, that After the disorder and scattered, confused, miserable state of things, that since had introduced and occasioned, God was pleased to recapitulate and gather all together into one head, according to Saint Paul, Ephesians 1.10. That he might gather together in one all things in christ, both which Are in heaven and which Are one Art even in him:
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and erect an unalterable Kingdom wherein his Soul should rest, under the rule of the second person incarnate, with a distribution of several effects of his Government suitable to Divine Wisdom, Justice,
and erect an unalterable Kingdom wherein his Soul should rest, under the Rule of the second person incarnate, with a distribution of several effects of his Government suitable to Divine Wisdom, justice,
And thus it pleased God, that neither the happiness of Angels nor Men should be fixed or perfected by his creating Power, exerted by the second Person at the first,
And thus it pleased God, that neither the happiness of Angels nor Men should be fixed or perfected by his creating Power, exerted by the second Person At the First,
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but by his restoring, recovering, establishing Power, exerted in the same person becoming Man, and fulfilling all the Laws of that mediatory Kingdom God designed [ for the praise of his Grace and Glory ] to erect in and by him.
but by his restoring, recovering, establishing Power, exerted in the same person becoming Man, and fulfilling all the Laws of that mediatory Kingdom God designed [ for the praise of his Grace and Glory ] to erect in and by him.
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and secondly, that they might be ministerial and serviceable to all the ends of his Kingdom and Government, wherein as the Apostle tells us, 1 Coloss. v. 20. By the blood of his cross all things in Heaven and Earth are reconciled to God,
and secondly, that they might be ministerial and serviceable to all the ends of his Kingdom and Government, wherein as the Apostle tells us, 1 Coloss. v. 20. By the blood of his cross all things in Heaven and Earth Are reconciled to God,
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and also things in Heaven, and things on Earth one to another, or else 'twere not to be thought that the Angels, who remain spotless and untainted of sin, should ever enter into any converse with such a defiled apostate creature as Man, much less to undertake a Ministry and Service on his behalf,
and also things in Heaven, and things on Earth one to Another, or Else 'twere not to be Thought that the Angels, who remain spotless and untainted of since, should ever enter into any converse with such a defiled apostate creature as Man, much less to undertake a Ministry and Service on his behalf,
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Two wonderful things by Christ's assumption of the Humane Nature, and by the Blood of his Cross are brought to pass: 1st, That the Angels, the more noble Creatures,
Two wondered things by Christ's Assump of the Humane Nature, and by the Blood of his Cross Are brought to pass: 1st, That the Angels, the more noble Creatures,
and who never fell under the least stain of any guilt, should become Servants to poor miserable apostate Man. 2dly, That the Establishment and Security of all the created angelical Glory, should depend upon that Assumption and Christ so circumstanced,
and who never fell under the least stain of any guilt, should become Servants to poor miserable apostate Man. 2dly, That the Establishment and Security of all the created angelical Glory, should depend upon that Assump and christ so circumstanced,
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and by this glorious contrivance of the blessed God, Man upon Earth is set upon his legs and recovered, the Tabernacle of Adam that was fallen is raised up again,
and by this glorious contrivance of the blessed God, Man upon Earth is Set upon his legs and recovered, the Tabernacle of Adam that was fallen is raised up again,
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and the Lord of it, we shall soon discover, that all the future designs of God, relating to him, were laid in his creation of him at the first, by the second Person in the Trinity,
and the Lord of it, we shall soon discover, that all the future designs of God, relating to him, were laid in his creation of him At the First, by the second Person in the Trinity,
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First, Man we know was originally made in such a state as lasted but a while, Man created in Honour abode not, that innate freedom of choice he was made withal with reference to good or evil, [ which was the bottom Adam first stood upon ] God well knew and foresaw, would not secure him long,
First, Man we know was originally made in such a state as lasted but a while, Man created in Honour Abided not, that innate freedom of choice he was made withal with Referente to good or evil, [ which was the bottom Adam First stood upon ] God well knew and foresaw, would not secure him long,
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[ and who shall councel infinite Wisdom? ] the Scenes of this World, as now it is, were all before him, he intended Man for a second Creation, from whence should arise the Glory he designed to himself by him and from him,
[ and who shall council infinite Wisdom? ] the Scenes of this World, as now it is, were all before him, he intended Man for a second Creation, from whence should arise the Glory he designed to himself by him and from him,
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and puts forth his hand and lifts him up to a better, upon which never any blot nor stain should come, in which both the Soul of God and Man should rest for ever,
and puts forth his hand and lifts him up to a better, upon which never any blot nor stain should come, in which both the Soul of God and Man should rest for ever,
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by which Promise, the foundation of all Mens recovery and future happiness is laid in the second Person, designed for the Assumption of the Humane Nature;
by which Promise, the Foundation of all Men's recovery and future happiness is laid in the second Person, designed for the Assump of the Humane Nature;
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so that it evidently appears, that when God made Man by the second Person in a state that was not to endure, his design was to recover and remake him by the same blessed Person in that nature he had so made;
so that it evidently appears, that when God made Man by the second Person in a state that was not to endure, his Design was to recover and remake him by the same blessed Person in that nature he had so made;
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Secondly, This will appear from the mighty and stupendious Undertakings of the second Person incarnate on the behalf of Mankind, He it is that by his own Arm brings Salvation,
Secondly, This will appear from the mighty and stupendious Undertakings of the second Person incarnate on the behalf of Mankind, He it is that by his own Arm brings Salvation,
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and singly undergoes the Burden and Weight of all Humane Miseries and Misfortunes, the care of all the concerns that belong to Mankind are laid upon him,
and singly undergoes the Burden and Weight of all Humane Misery's and Misfortunes, the care of all the concerns that belong to Mankind Are laid upon him,
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and the recovery of the fallen Posterity of apostate Adam is solely left to his Undertaking, Conduct and Manage, ever since that first Promise concerning him, set forth by the Seed of the Woman, Mankind has been his Care,
and the recovery of the fallen Posterity of apostate Adam is solely left to his Undertaking, Conduct and Manage, ever since that First Promise Concerning him, Set forth by the Seed of the Woman, Mankind has been his Care,
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It is he that hath been with the Church in all Ages, and appeared so often to the Fathers in the Patriarchal times in humane shape, to confirm their Faith,
It is he that hath been with the Church in all Ages, and appeared so often to the Father's in the Patriarchal times in humane shape, to confirm their Faith,
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and assure his future Incarnation, and when the fulness of time for his being born of a Woman and born under the Law [ that is, standing in Man's steed and obliged to the mediatory righteousness God required from him ] came, the whole course of his Life, his Sufferings, Death and Resurrection,
and assure his future Incarnation, and when the fullness of time for his being born of a Woman and born under the Law [ that is, standing in Man's steed and obliged to the mediatory righteousness God required from him ] Come, the Whole course of his Life, his Sufferings, Death and Resurrection,
and his Intercession above, are all on the Churches account, to make a full and ample provision for all the Declensions and Apostasies of Humane Nature,
and his Intercession above, Are all on the Churches account, to make a full and ample provision for all the Declensions and Apostasies of Humane Nature,
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so that 'tis evident, that God's making the World at first by the second Person, was in order to the discovery of his manifold Wisdom and infinite Grace, in redeeming and recovering it by the same blessed Person.
so that it's evident, that God's making the World At First by the second Person, was in order to the discovery of his manifold Wisdom and infinite Grace, in redeeming and recovering it by the same blessed Person.
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how correspondent is it to all God's revealed purposes, touching his own Glory, and Man's Happiness, that a mediatory Dominion should be vested in the second Person, that the creating and redeeming Right over Man should all concenter in him;
how correspondent is it to all God's revealed Purposes, touching his own Glory, and Man's Happiness, that a mediatory Dominion should be vested in the second Person, that the creating and redeeming Right over Man should all concenter in him;
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the ordering, governing, and final disposal of Man, belongs alone to this blessed Person, he that made us and knew our original frame, he alone could best tell how to recover and remake us,
the ordering, governing, and final disposal of Man, belongs alone to this blessed Person, he that made us and knew our original frame, he alone could best tell how to recover and remake us,
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In his Redemption all is taken care for, all is recover'd and fetch'd back, not a Hoof of what was made and lost is left behind, there is a Plaister provided for every Sore,
In his Redemption all is taken care for, all is recovered and fetched back, not a Hoof of what was made and lost is left behind, there is a Plaster provided for every Soar,
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and a Remedy for every Malady, an infinite Treasury of Grace provided and suted to all depraved humane Faculties, to unite Man again to his Maker and Redeemer, with cords of love and bands of a man, to influence the whole Soul of Man, to convince his Understanding,
and a Remedy for every Malady, an infinite Treasury of Grace provided and suited to all depraved humane Faculties, to unite Man again to his Maker and Redeemer, with cords of love and bans of a man, to influence the Whole Soul of Man, to convince his Understanding,
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All the Workings since Adam 's fall of the Souls of Men towards God, and the Influences of God and his Spirit upon them, they are all transacted, managed,
All the Workings since Adam is fallen of the Souls of Men towards God, and the Influences of God and his Spirit upon them, they Are all transacted, managed,
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for he came from Heaven with the Ratification of that Peace and Reconciliation that Christ had purchased, this we are positively told in the 7th of St. John 's Gospel, The Holy Ghost was not yet given,
for he Come from Heaven with the Ratification of that Peace and Reconciliation that christ had purchased, this we Are positively told in the 7th of Saint John is Gospel, The Holy Ghost was not yet given,
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this is the grand effect of Christ's ascention, to procure the descent of the Holy Ghost, that great Engine of Salvation, the Sword of the Lord in Christ's hand, the mighty Operator by which the Mediator erects his Kingdom,
this is the grand Effect of Christ's Ascension, to procure the descent of the Holy Ghost, that great Engine of Salvation, the Sword of the Lord in Christ's hand, the mighty Operator by which the Mediator erects his Kingdom,
this is the great effect of what Christ hath purchased for the World, for Men to receive an ability from Heaven to believe and obey what God requires of us;
this is the great Effect of what christ hath purchased for the World, for Men to receive an ability from Heaven to believe and obey what God requires of us;
this sending down the Holy Ghost from Heaven, St. Peter tells us, the Angels desire to look into, 'tis an Allusion unto the Cher•bims, that were made with their Faces looking upon the Mercyseat, to let us know, that the Angels above diligently behold the glorious effects of God's Grace to this lower World;
this sending down the Holy Ghost from Heaven, Saint Peter tells us, the Angels desire to look into, it's an Allusion unto the Cher•bims, that were made with their Faces looking upon the Mercy seat, to let us know, that the Angels above diligently behold the glorious effects of God's Grace to this lower World;
And, secondly, Upon his return, so soon as the second Person ascended, the Holy Ghost coming down to manage all the concerns Christ left behind him here below.
And, secondly, Upon his return, so soon as the second Person ascended, the Holy Ghost coming down to manage all the concerns christ left behind him Here below.
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which Judgment is of everlasting duration, for after he has given up the Kingdom to the Father, both the Righteous and the Wicked will for ever remain in the same posture and condition his Judgment left them, the Wicked will be for ever miserable, by vertue of his Sentence,
which Judgement is of everlasting duration, for After he has given up the Kingdom to the Father, both the Righteous and the Wicked will for ever remain in the same posture and condition his Judgement left them, the Wicked will be for ever miserable, by virtue of his Sentence,
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now 'tis plain, that the glory God designed to himself, by the making and forming of Man, 'tis all given up and handed unto him, in, by, and through the Son;
now it's plain, that the glory God designed to himself, by the making and forming of Man, it's all given up and handed unto him, in, by, and through the Son;
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upon that account, he that honours the Son honours the Father, the creating Work of our Lord Jesus, his redeeming Work, his mediatory Government, all his Workings and Operations by the Holy Ghost upon the Hearts and Spirits of Men,
upon that account, he that honours the Son honours the Father, the creating Work of our Lord jesus, his redeeming Work, his mediatory Government, all his Workings and Operations by the Holy Ghost upon the Hearts and Spirits of Men,
First, In the Creation of Man by the second Person, how greatly does the glory of God's Power manifest it self, in bringing into being such a creature as Man first was,
First, In the Creation of Man by the second Person, how greatly does the glory of God's Power manifest it self, in bringing into being such a creature as Man First was,
so stupendiously constituted, and ever after so fearfully and wonderfully propagated, compounded part of Heaven and part of Earth, between an Angel above,
so stupendously constituted, and ever After so fearfully and wonderfully propagated, compounded part of Heaven and part of Earth, between an Angel above,
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and a Beast that perisheth below, a spark of Divinity and Eternity, put into a lump of mouldering Clay, intended to be separated after a dreadful manner,
and a Beast that Perishes below, a spark of Divinity and Eternity, put into a lump of mouldering Clay, intended to be separated After a dreadful manner,
and his Person, by reason of the wonderful and unbounded workings of his Soul, a Stage of stupendious Transactions, wherein the whole Trinity are most eminently manifested, all the Angels both above and below most highly concern'd,
and his Person, by reason of the wondered and unbounded workings of his Soul, a Stage of stupendious Transactions, wherein the Whole Trinity Are most eminently manifested, all the Angels both above and below most highly concerned,
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though they are large and inquisitive, comprehensive and sagacious, yet they are quite silenc'd and extasiz'd by this Transaction, the Object quite over-matching the Faculty;
though they Are large and inquisitive, comprehensive and sagacious, yet they Are quite silenced and extasized by this Transaction, the Object quite overmatching the Faculty;
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or pretend to span its Dimensions in his Imagination? all we can utter upon this Subject is what St. Paul [ in a Sacred Extasie ] says in the 8th of the Romans, What shall we say to these things? and improve it as he does there, by that holy Interrogation, He that has given us his Son, will he not with him also freely give us all things?
or pretend to span its Dimensions in his Imagination? all we can utter upon this Subject is what Saint Paul [ in a Sacred Ecstasy ] Says in the 8th of the Roman, What shall we say to these things? and improve it as he does there, by that holy Interrogation, He that has given us his Son, will he not with him also freely give us all things?
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and whose Laws are in their nature perfect, and the very quintessence of all rectitude, we must needs then reflect upon that rebellious Evil and Poyson that is in Sin, no contradiction can consist with such a Being as God is,
and whose Laws Are in their nature perfect, and the very quintessence of all rectitude, we must needs then reflect upon that rebellious Evil and Poison that is in since, no contradiction can consist with such a Being as God is,
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and nothing can make him miserable, but when he turns aside to Rebellion and the Madness and Folly of Sin, he becomes naked, a dread and terror, a frightful Ghost to himself,
and nothing can make him miserable, but when he turns aside to Rebellion and the Madness and Folly of since, he becomes naked, a dread and terror, a frightful Ghost to himself,
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All the various Turnings and Windings of Humane Affairs here below, as they are under the Mediator's regulation, are but subservient to a discovery and manifestation of God's Wisdom, his Power, his Grace,
All the various Turnings and Windings of Humane Affairs Here below, as they Are under the Mediator's regulation, Are but subservient to a discovery and manifestation of God's Wisdom, his Power, his Grace,
and other Divine Attributes, and through them all, perfect Methods are pursu'd, and at last the right Ends will be attained, giving every Man according to his Works,
and other Divine Attributes, and through them all, perfect Methods Are pursued, and At last the right Ends will be attained, giving every Man according to his Works,
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and Salvation, bringing Men out of Satan's Kingdom, and embodying them with his Church, over-ruling things in the course of the World to tend that way, his Heart is still upon Salvation,
and Salvation, bringing Men out of Satan's Kingdom, and embodying them with his Church, overruling things in the course of the World to tend that Way, his Heart is still upon Salvation,
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and his Interest, and doing it in such a manner, as that whatever is most maliciously intended against them, shall be rendred useful and subservient to them.
and his Interest, and doing it in such a manner, as that whatever is most maliciously intended against them, shall be rendered useful and subservient to them.
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for he dwelleth in Heaven, and ruleth on Earth, but reigneth in Sion; the Church is his peculiar Province, where he displays the manifold Wisdom of God in curious variety:
for he dwells in Heaven, and Ruleth on Earth, but Reigneth in Sion; the Church is his peculiar Province, where he displays the manifold Wisdom of God in curious variety:
how glorious and wonderful an Enclosure is the Church out of this prophane apostate World? God the Father is the Supreme Benefactor, sets the great Wheel going, For the Son does nothing but what he sees the Father do:
how glorious and wondered an Enclosure is the Church out of this profane apostate World? God the Father is the Supreme Benefactor, sets the great Wheel going, For the Son does nothing but what he sees the Father do:
and that mighty Instrument by which all is effected, that heartchanging, life-reforming, wonder-working Spirit, by which all the stubborn, unruly, unconquerable Lusts of Men, all the Wills of the Flesh and of the Mind are all subdued, Leopards Spots quite washed away, Ethiopian Skins made white,
and that mighty Instrument by which all is effected, that heartchanging, life-reforming, wonder-working Spirit, by which all the stubborn, unruly, unconquerable Lustiest of Men, all the Wills of the Flesh and of the Mind Are all subdued, Leopards Spots quite washed away, Ethiopian Skins made white,
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and Men old in sinning, and such as are accustomed to do evil, are so instructed, convinced and changed, that they readily learn to do well, resign up themselves as Temples for that blessed Spirit to dwell in,
and Men old in sinning, and such as Are accustomed to do evil, Are so instructed, convinced and changed, that they readily Learn to do well, resign up themselves as Temples for that blessed Spirit to dwell in,
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Here's the great delight of God, in the Creation restored, in Man new made, and remade, by the mighty workings of the Holy Ghost in the Mediator's hand's;
Here's the great delight of God, in the Creation restored, in Man new made, and remade, by the mighty workings of the Holy Ghost in the Mediator's hand's;
the inferior Creatures were so made as that God would receive all the Homage of them from Man, they were made for his use and put in subjection to him;
the inferior Creatures were so made as that God would receive all the Homage of them from Man, they were made for his use and put in subjection to him;
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so it has ever since been involved in his condition, while Man abode in his primitive state, all the rest of the Creatures kept their original lustre and beauty:
so it has ever since been involved in his condition, while Man Abided in his primitive state, all the rest of the Creatures kept their original lustre and beauty:
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and that Curse is gradually taken off from the Creatures as Man is renewed and restored by that gracious Covenant of God sealed in the Blood of the Mediator;
and that Curse is gradually taken off from the Creatures as Man is renewed and restored by that gracious Covenant of God sealed in the Blood of the Mediator;
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And, 2dly, By inverting the use they were created for, [ which was to be a Blessing ] and laying the enjoyment of them by Man under a Curse and a Judgment for Sin's sake.
And, 2dly, By inverting the use they were created for, [ which was to be a Blessing ] and laying the enjoyment of them by Man under a Curse and a Judgement for Since sake.
so by vertue of the Price Christ has paid, and the restoring recovering Power put into his Hand thereupon, the whole Creation at last, shall be rescued from the Slavery and Deformity it has lain under,
so by virtue of the Price christ has paid, and the restoring recovering Power put into his Hand thereupon, the Whole Creation At last, shall be rescued from the Slavery and Deformity it has lain under,
and not at last put on again its beautiful Garments, and in a right and due manner be serviceable to that end [ which was the use and delight of Man while he lived in communion with his God ] for which it was originally made? This Restoration will be accomplished at Christ's second coming,
and not At last put on again its beautiful Garments, and in a right and due manner be serviceable to that end [ which was the use and delight of Man while he lived in communion with his God ] for which it was originally made? This Restoration will be accomplished At Christ's second coming,
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and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock, and dust shall be the serpents meat, they shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord.
and the Lion shall eat straw like the bullock, and dust shall be the Serpents meat, they shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, Says the Lord.
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This seems to me a plain Prophesie of the Deliverance and Restoration of the Creatures: When the primitive Order of Creation was lost, as Man fell into Rebellion against God,
This seems to me a plain Prophesy of the Deliverance and Restoration of the Creatures: When the primitive Order of Creation was lost, as Man fell into Rebellion against God,
and what more proper to conceive, than that when the Heavens and Earth are to be new, the Creatures should have new Qualities and Conditions? It is plain so to be,
and what more proper to conceive, than that when the Heavens and Earth Are to be new, the Creatures should have new Qualities and Conditions? It is plain so to be,
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and the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and the sucking child shall play upon the hole of the asp, is to be when knowledge shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea;
and the Lion shall eat straw like the ox, and the sucking child shall play upon the hold of the asp, is to be when knowledge shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea;
2dly, It seems more reasonable, to take this Text literally than metaphorically, [ allowing for the Rhetorick of the prophetick Stile ] because these opposite Creatures are said to lye down and quietly cohabit one with another, retaining their own distinct and proper Natures still;
2dly, It seems more reasonable, to take this Text literally than metaphorically, [ allowing for the Rhetoric of the prophetic Style ] Because these opposite Creatures Are said to lie down and quietly cohabit one with Another, retaining their own distinct and proper Nature's still;
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the very life of the Prophesie lyes in that, that a Lion whil'st a Lion shall lye down with the Lamb, the creature is the same, only the hurtful enmity removed.
the very life of the Prophesy lies in that, that a lion whilst a lion shall lie down with the Lamb, the creature is the same, only the hurtful enmity removed.
and brought into their due and primitive obedience unto Man, according to that Passage in the Prophet Hosea, In that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field,
and brought into their due and primitive Obedience unto Man, according to that Passage in the Prophet Hosea, In that day will I make a Covenant for them with the beasts of the field,
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and a metaphorical sense put upon this Prophesie, would seem very heterodox and foreign, to what by the Context the Prophet seems to intend and aim at.
and a metaphorical sense put upon this Prophesy, would seem very heterodox and foreign, to what by the Context the Prophet seems to intend and aim At.
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The second Scripture I shall insist on, is that of St. Paul, in the 8th of the Romans v. 21. Because the creature it self also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God,
The second Scripture I shall insist on, is that of Saint Paul, in the 8th of the Romans v. 21. Because the creature it self also shall be Delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God,
for St. Peter, where he quotes St. Paul for his writing in his Epistles of those things, is there speaking of the new Heavens and new Earth, wherein dwelleth Righteousness, the Season when the Creatures restoration is to be.
for Saint Peter, where he quotes Saint Paul for his writing in his Epistles of those things, is there speaking of the new Heavens and new Earth, wherein dwells Righteousness, the Season when the Creatures restoration is to be.
There are many things hard to be understood in Scriptures, and without all doubt, many, very many things within its bowels that lye undiscovered and untaken notice of as yet;
There Are many things hard to be understood in Scriptures, and without all doubt, many, very many things within its bowels that lie undiscovered and untaken notice of as yet;
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it will be with the Church in the last period of the World, as it was with the Disciples when they went to Emaus, Christ will open their understandings,
it will be with the Church in the last Period of the World, as it was with the Disciples when they went to Emaus, christ will open their understandings,
For the clear understanding of this Text in hand, it will be necessary to take in the Context from the 18th Verse, For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us,
For the clear understanding of this Text in hand, it will be necessary to take in the Context from the 18th Verse, For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us,
the last part of the 18th Verse is that (as I think) from which the Apostle takes the rise of his whole Discourse in these Verses, [ are not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us, ] and proceeds in the 19th Verse to shew, there will be such a glory;
the last part of the 18th Verse is that (as I think) from which the Apostle Takes the rise of his Whole Discourse in these Verses, [ Are not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us, ] and proceeds in the 19th Verse to show, there will be such a glory;
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for the whole Creation expects it, their deliverance being to be contemporary with it, For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestations of the Sons of God:
for the Whole Creation expects it, their deliverance being to be contemporary with it, For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestations of the Sons of God:
and so the force of the comparison lyes the stronger, the sufferings that we have in this World, are not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us even in this World;
and so the force of the comparison lies the Stronger, the sufferings that we have in this World, Are not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us even in this World;
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and then in Verse 19, proceeds to shew there shall be such a glory, For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the Sons of God;
and then in Verse 19, proceeds to show there shall be such a glory, For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the Sons of God;
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for nothing is more common in Scripture, than to apply rational Acts to irrational Creatures, as calling upon the Heavens and the Earth to hear, and many such like:
for nothing is more Common in Scripture, than to apply rational Acts to irrational Creatures, as calling upon the Heavens and the Earth to hear, and many such like:
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This Interpretation, though without doubt it contains the natural and genuine sense of the Apostle, is by some contradicted, by understanding the word [ Creature ] in another sense;
This Interpretation, though without doubt it contains the natural and genuine sense of the Apostle, is by Some contradicted, by understanding the word [ Creature ] in Another sense;
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that is to say, by taking it to mean the Gentiles, and that part of the World who (say they) were unwillingly subjected by the Devil to all the bondage of the Heathenish Worship and Religion,
that is to say, by taking it to mean the Gentiles, and that part of the World who (say they) were unwillingly subjected by the devil to all the bondage of the Heathenish Worship and Religion,
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For, first, we must represent the Apostle thus speaking, For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us,
For, First, we must represent the Apostle thus speaking, For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us,
and in Verse 20. when he says the Creature was made subject to Vanity, he points chiefly at the irrational part of the World, which was made so by God's curse upon Man,
and in Verse 20. when he Says the Creature was made Subject to Vanity, he points chiefly At the irrational part of the World, which was made so by God's curse upon Man,
and what they highly applauded themselves in, and to say the Devil had subjected them to their Idolatry in hope, [ which those that thus interpret do and must say ] is plainly to say, the Devil subjected them to Idolatry, in order to a deliverance unto Salvation, which is absurd to suppose.
and what they highly applauded themselves in, and to say the devil had subjected them to their Idolatry in hope, [ which those that thus interpret doe and must say ] is plainly to say, the devil subjected them to Idolatry, in order to a deliverance unto Salvation, which is absurd to suppose.
And in Verse 21. the Apostle lays the Emphasis so, as points clearly at the irrational and Iowest part of the World, Because, says he, the creature it self, he does not in the least seem to intend Mankind or any sort of them,
And in Verse 21. the Apostle lays the Emphasis so, as points clearly At the irrational and Lowest part of the World, Because, Says he, the creature it self, he does not in the least seem to intend Mankind or any sort of them,
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but the lowest and meanest part of the World, and that he must needs mean, by saying, the creature it self, in the most diminutive sense of the Creature;
but the lowest and Meanest part of the World, and that he must needs mean, by saying, the creature it self, in the most diminutive sense of the Creature;
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and whole Creation, (or, as it is better to be rendred, every Creature) and then see, what an awkward ill-cohering sense is imposed upon the Apostle thereby.
and Whole Creation, (or, as it is better to be rendered, every Creature) and then see, what an awkward ill-cohering sense is imposed upon the Apostle thereby.
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The third Scripture I shall insist on, for the proof of this Point, seems more plain and positive than any, Acts 3.21. Whom the heavens must receive, until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
The third Scripture I shall insist on, for the proof of this Point, seems more plain and positive than any, Acts 3.21. Whom the heavens must receive, until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the Mouth of all his holy Prophets since the world began.
this seems preventively spoken, to forbid any such expectation, he tells them, the Heavens, whither he was ascended, must contain him until the restitution of all things:
this seems preventively spoken, to forbid any such expectation, he tells them, the Heavens, whither he was ascended, must contain him until the restitution of all things:
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and they are called times of restitution, because they will precede and last some time before the day of Judgment, which is usually expressed in Scripture singularly by one positive determinate day;
and they Are called times of restitution, Because they will precede and last Some time before the day of Judgement, which is usually expressed in Scripture singularly by one positive determinate day;
and these restoring times are such as God hath spoken of by the mouth of all his holy Prophets, all or most of them, have some way or other, more or less, mentioned this glorious Kingdom of Christ towards the end of the World,
and these restoring times Are such as God hath spoken of by the Mouth of all his holy prophets, all or most of them, have Some Way or other, more or less, mentioned this glorious Kingdom of christ towards the end of the World,
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the Apostle gives them to know, that that very Jesus, whom they crucified, was the only true Saviour of the World, was ascended into Heaven as a mighty Conquerour,
the Apostle gives them to know, that that very jesus, whom they Crucified, was the only true Saviour of the World, was ascended into Heaven as a mighty Conqueror,
and would from thence return, and before time ended, bring with him times of restitution, and let the whole Creation feel the effects of his Redemption by an universal Jubile,
and would from thence return, and before time ended, bring with him times of restitution, and let the Whole Creation feel the effects of his Redemption by an universal Jubilee,
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after which it has a natural tendency, and in its way perpetually groans, having ever since the fall of Man and the curse thereupon, imposed upon it, unwillingly lain under a sad and grievous oppression from the unruly Lusts and Passions of Men.
After which it has a natural tendency, and in its Way perpetually groans, having ever since the fallen of Man and the curse thereupon, imposed upon it, unwillingly lain under a sad and grievous oppression from the unruly Lustiest and Passion of Men.
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And thus we see by the very first Design and Platform in Creation, God by making the World by his Son has placed in the whole Creation after its fall and misery, ever since, a natural tendency to come under his mediatory Rule and Dominion,
And thus we see by the very First Design and Platform in Creation, God by making the World by his Son has placed in the Whole Creation After its fallen and misery, ever since, a natural tendency to come under his mediatory Rule and Dominion,
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These times of restitution of all things, are the same with the new Heavens and new Earth St. Peter speaks of in his Epistles, and St. Paul points at the same when he speaks of the manifestation of the Sons of God,
These times of restitution of all things, Are the same with the new Heavens and new Earth Saint Peter speaks of in his Epistles, and Saint Paul points At the same when he speaks of the manifestation of the Sons of God,
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all his Enemies upon Earth, and the Antichristian State shall be utterly confounded and ruined, the Heavens and the Earth shall be burnt, that is plain in St. Peter, and probably out of their Ashes and Ruines will result the new Heavens and new Earth,
all his Enemies upon Earth, and the Antichristian State shall be utterly confounded and ruined, the Heavens and the Earth shall be burned, that is plain in Saint Peter, and probably out of their Ashes and Ruins will result the new Heavens and new Earth,
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Some of the Subjects and Inhabitants of this new Heaven and new Earth, will without doubt be the converted Jews, at which that passage in the 66th of Esau seems positively to point;
some of the Subject's and Inhabitants of this new Heaven and new Earth, will without doubt be the converted jews, At which that passage in the 66th of Esau seems positively to point;
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Thus we have seen, by what hath been discoursed upon this Argument, how all the great and eternal Designs of God, touching this World, were laid in his creation of it by the second Person,
Thus we have seen, by what hath been discoursed upon this Argument, how all the great and Eternal Designs of God, touching this World, were laid in his creation of it by the second Person,
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The Apostle in this Epistle sets forth many Qualifications of the blessed Person of our Lord Jesus Christ, that the Jews might think themselves no losers by changing their Legislator, by taking him instead of Moses; in respect of his Divine Nature, he was infinitely exalted above all comparisons;
The Apostle in this Epistle sets forth many Qualifications of the blessed Person of our Lord jesus christ, that the jews might think themselves not losers by changing their Legislator, by taking him instead of Moses; in respect of his Divine Nature, he was infinitely exalted above all comparisons;
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and that he is the great Reconciler of Earth and Heaven, the great Peace-maker between God and Man, he that brings down and proclaims Peace upon Earth and Good-will towards Men, the true King of Salem; he infinitely preceded Melchisedech, having also the power of an endless Life,
and that he is the great Reconciler of Earth and Heaven, the great Peacemaker between God and Man, he that brings down and proclaims Peace upon Earth and Goodwill towards Men, the true King of Salem; he infinitely preceded Melchizedek, having also the power of an endless Life,
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and all this to bring the Jews to own the truth of their own Religion, to acknowledge their true and natural Messiah, of whom as purtaining to the flesh Christ came;
and all this to bring the jews to own the truth of their own Religion, to acknowledge their true and natural Messiah, of whom as purtaining to the Flesh christ Come;
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after his departure and ascension, Christ, who compassionately wept over Jerusalem and that People, while he was upon Earth, was pleased to afford them this glorious Luminary, to follow them with this Instruction,
After his departure and Ascension, christ, who compassionately wept over Jerusalem and that People, while he was upon Earth, was pleased to afford them this glorious Luminary, to follow them with this Instruction,
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and from the earthly to the heavenly Jerusalem; but the success proved otherways, for the State of the Jews, the governing part of that Nation, together with the Body of the People, continued in the utmost rage and opposition they could possibly express, against Christ and his Doctrine, till that remove of their oeconomy and Worship, which is here but spiritually and doctrinally laid before them,
and from the earthly to the heavenly Jerusalem; but the success proved otherways, for the State of the jews, the governing part of that nation, together with the Body of the People, continued in the utmost rage and opposition they could possibly express, against christ and his Doctrine, till that remove of their economy and Worship, which is Here but spiritually and doctrinally laid before them,
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and tendred to them for their information and instruction, came to be materially, sensibly and dreadfully put in execution, to their utmost horror and confusion.
and tendered to them for their information and instruction, Come to be materially, sensibly and dreadfully put in execution, to their utmost horror and confusion.
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That People being chiefly concerned in this Epistle, and having been so stupendious a Stage of singular Blessings and extraordinary Judgments, a short Digression touching that People and Nation in particular, cannot in this place seem either heterogeneal or impertinent.
That People being chiefly concerned in this Epistle, and having been so stupendious a Stage of singular Blessings and extraordinary Judgments, a short Digression touching that People and nation in particular, cannot in this place seem either heterogeneal or impertinent.
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The Jews who were so long proprietors of the true God, and in possession of the only instituted Religion of which he was the Author, of whom it might for many Ages be said, considering and comparing them with the rest of the World, That Salvation was of the Jews; that People that had so much advantage above all others every way,
The jews who were so long proprietors of the true God, and in possession of the only instituted Religion of which he was the Author, of whom it might for many Ages be said, considering and comparing them with the rest of the World, That Salvation was of the jews; that People that had so much advantage above all Others every Way,
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for so long together, having in Promises, Types, and Significations, the Christian Religion it self amongst them, (for out of that Root it sprang,) there it was in Oar,
for so long together, having in Promises, Types, and Significations, the Christian Religion it self among them, (for out of that Root it sprang,) there it was in Oar,
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Their Original was from Abraham, they never pretended to derive themselves higher, and therefore encountred our Saviour with what they most valued themselves upon, We have Abraham for our father;
Their Original was from Abraham, they never pretended to derive themselves higher, and Therefore encountered our Saviour with what they most valued themselves upon, We have Abraham for our father;
he was the first friend God was pleased to make to himself upon Earth, and with him it was that God personally established the Covenant of Grace in all the Essentials and Substantials of it,
he was the First friend God was pleased to make to himself upon Earth, and with him it was that God personally established the Covenant of Grace in all the Essentials and Substantials of it,
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in his Natural Capacity he was the Father of the Jews, [ but restrictively by the Seed of the Promise in Isaac ] with whom the Covenant of Circumcision was made,
in his Natural Capacity he was the Father of the jews, [ but restrictively by the Seed of the Promise in Isaac ] with whom the Covenant of Circumcision was made,
an Institution of great Sanctity and Distinction, and whereby they obliged themselves against all false Gods and Idolatry, to the Worship of the only true God,
an Institution of great Sanctity and Distinction, and whereby they obliged themselves against all false God's and Idolatry, to the Worship of the only true God,
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he was the Father of all the faithful, who have ever since all gone to Heaven by treading in the steps of their Father Abraham: but this must not be so strictly taken as if these two Seeds of Abraham were always subjectively divers,
he was the Father of all the faithful, who have ever since all gone to Heaven by treading in the steps of their Father Abraham: but this must not be so strictly taken as if these two Seeds of Abraham were always subjectively diverse,
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and this the Apostle proves at large in the 9, 10, 11 Chap. to the Romans, in the Instances of Isaac and Jacob, and the Remnant of Israel, that were at that time saved, who were both Heirs according to the Flesh;
and this the Apostle Proves At large in the 9, 10, 11 Chap. to the Roman, in the Instances of Isaac and Jacob, and the Remnant of Israel, that were At that time saved, who were both Heirs according to the Flesh;
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and according to the Promise, the Gospel was all virtually utter'd unto him in that one expression, In thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed:
and according to the Promise, the Gospel was all virtually uttered unto him in that one expression, In thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed:
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and proceeded no farther than the first Promise made of him, that the Seed of the Woman should bruise the Serpent's Head, God would graciously advance one step farther,
and proceeded no farther than the First Promise made of him, that the Seed of the Woman should bruise the Serpent's Head, God would graciously advance one step farther,
and this is called after in Scripture, the blessing of Abraham, [ being first pronounced to him ] which is the Blessing of the Messiah: nor is any thing more particularly revealed touching the Messiah before his actual coming, save that out of the numerous Posterity of Abraham, one particular Tribe is singled out,
and this is called After in Scripture, the blessing of Abraham, [ being First pronounced to him ] which is the Blessing of the Messiah: nor is any thing more particularly revealed touching the Messiah before his actual coming, save that out of the numerous Posterity of Abraham, one particular Tribe is singled out,
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That the Covenant of Grace was established with Abraham, is plain from what the Apostle says, Gal. 3. v. 8. The Scripture foreseeing that God would justifie the heathen, through faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, saying in thee shall all nations be blessed:
That the Covenant of Grace was established with Abraham, is plain from what the Apostle Says, Gal. 3. v. 8. The Scripture Foreseeing that God would justify the heathen, through faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, saying in thee shall all Nations be blessed:
because Abraham was justified that way, and was of more antiquity than the Law, [ taking the Law for the whole Jewish oeconomy from the original of it ] for the first beginning of that was Circumcision,
Because Abraham was justified that Way, and was of more antiquity than the Law, [ taking the Law for the Whole Jewish economy from the original of it ] for the First beginning of that was Circumcision,
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and very proper and signifying it was, that Christ should come from the Loins of Abraham who stood related to God as a publick person, not only the natural Father of the Jew, but the spiritual Father of all the faithful, both Gentiles and Jews, for although Christ,
and very proper and signifying it was, that christ should come from the Loins of Abraham who stood related to God as a public person, not only the natural Father of the Jew, but the spiritual Father of all the faithful, both Gentiles and jews, for although christ,
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From a triumvirate of Divine Favorites, Men highly beloved of God, and of great Heavenly Renown, Heirs of all the Promises, [ for Isaac and Jacob inherited all the Blessings of Abraham ] this People had their Original;
From a triumvirate of Divine Favorites, Men highly Beloved of God, and of great Heavenly Renown, Heirs of all the Promises, [ for Isaac and Jacob inherited all the Blessings of Abraham ] this People had their Original;
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and as it were appropriate himself to that triumvirate as their peculiar property, by stiling himself the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob;
and as it were Appropriate himself to that triumvirate as their peculiar property, by styling himself the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob;
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but so far honours them after death and when they had left this World, as throughout all Generations to set forth the blessed state of the saved, by their sitting down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven,
but so Far honours them After death and when they had left this World, as throughout all Generations to Set forth the blessed state of the saved, by their sitting down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven,
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as if the very Company and Presence of those blessed Patriarchs, to whom the Promises of Life and Salvation, through the Messiah, were first personally made, would add much to our happiness there,
as if the very Company and Presence of those blessed Patriarchs, to whom the Promises of Life and Salvation, through the Messiah, were First personally made, would add much to our happiness there,
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for these Fathers sake of theirs they are to this day beloved of God, and God owes them, [ for what he promises he owes ] and intends them a kindness, [ as shall be shewn hereafter ] for their sakes,
for these Father's sake of theirs they Are to this day Beloved of God, and God owes them, [ for what he promises he owes ] and intends them a kindness, [ as shall be shown hereafter ] for their sakes,
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First, That God did intend by the impalement of them to himself, to put in his Claim to the World, generally run quite away from him into gross Idolatry, the Worship of the Sun,
First, That God did intend by the impalement of them to himself, to put in his Claim to the World, generally run quite away from him into gross Idolatry, the Worship of the Sun,
and other parts of the Creation, and become Subjects of that Kingdom set up by the fallen Angels against him, by this to challenge a part of the work of his hands,
and other parts of the Creation, and become Subject's of that Kingdom Set up by the fallen Angels against him, by this to challenge a part of the work of his hands,
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and therefore throughout the whole Mosaical Institution, there is a sacred Antiparistasis against Idolatry, a total contradiction in every Ceremony of the Jewish Worship to it,
and Therefore throughout the Whole Mosaical Institution, there is a sacred Antiparistasis against Idolatry, a total contradiction in every Ceremony of the Jewish Worship to it,
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and to bring them up with the utmost detestation of it. One constant Memorial of himself in a most eminent manner God by his Law placed amongst them, which was the observance of the Sabbath, intended as a constant weekly Memorandum against Idolatry,
and to bring them up with the utmost detestation of it. One constant Memorial of himself in a most eminent manner God by his Law placed among them, which was the observance of the Sabbath, intended as a constant weekly Memorandum against Idolatry,
so the providential dealings of God with them all along tended this way, God himself undertaking the particular charge and government of them, [ which necessarily made them a Church and a State conjoyned together ] and exercising that government in such a way as might be expected from such a Soveraign,
so the providential dealings of God with them all along tended this Way, God himself undertaking the particular charge and government of them, [ which necessarily made them a Church and a State conjoined together ] and exercising that government in such a Way as might be expected from such a Sovereign,
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and might in the highest manner oblige them to their obedience to him, by mighty and open-face discoveries of himself, by stupendious Miracles, amazing Signs and Wonders,
and might in the highest manner oblige them to their Obedience to him, by mighty and open-face discoveries of himself, by stupendious Miracles, amazing Signs and Wonders,
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that People, above all others, might utter that Expression, Say unto God, how terrible art thou in thy doings? and supplying them also with whatever they stood in need of,
that People, above all Others, might utter that Expression, Say unto God, how terrible art thou in thy doings? and supplying them also with whatever they stood in need of,
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their Story in Egypt, their Travels in the Wilderness, and their Possession at last of the Land of Canaan, with the various Events that befel them there, are the profoundest and most stupendious part of all History,
their Story in Egypt, their Travels in the Wilderness, and their Possession At last of the Land of Canaan, with the various Events that befell them there, Are the profoundest and most stupendious part of all History,
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and that proceeded so far, and was so far verified, that the whole Body of the Jewish Laws, Moses and the Prophets, was by Ptolemy, King of Egypt, translated into the Greek Tongue, the most universal Language at that time;
and that proceeded so Far, and was so Far verified, that the Whole Body of the Jewish Laws, Moses and the prophets, was by Ptolemy, King of Egypt, translated into the Greek Tongue, the most universal Language At that time;
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and so the greatest part of the World became conversant with it, and it proved a marvellous providential Preparative for the Conversion of the Gentiles; 'twas easie [ Prejudice removed ] to perceive the difference between the religious Worship and Service of the true God,
and so the greatest part of the World became conversant with it, and it proved a marvellous providential Preparative for the Conversion of the Gentiles; 'twas easy [ Prejudice removed ] to perceive the difference between the religious Worship and Service of the true God,
And their Constitution was so framed, that any Man might become a proselite and incorporate himself into that Religion, that became convinced of the excellency of it.
And their Constitution was so framed, that any Man might become a proselyte and incorporate himself into that Religion, that became convinced of the excellency of it.
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Secondly, This National Constitution was intended to prepare the World for that universal Law of the Gospel, which was to be published in due time and that two ways:
Secondly, This National Constitution was intended to prepare the World for that universal Law of the Gospel, which was to be published in due time and that two ways:
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And, secondly, As it contained in its Bowels a discovery, that the Gospel was that Blessing wherewith God intended to bless the World from the beginning,
And, secondly, As it contained in its Bowels a discovery, that the Gospel was that Blessing wherewith God intended to bless the World from the beginning,
The third thing to conduct us into a right Notion of this People, is to consider, that the Scripture informs us, that God's whole transaction with this People was in a great measure with design to signifie things that should be spoken of after;
The third thing to conduct us into a right Notion of this People, is to Consider, that the Scripture informs us, that God's Whole transaction with this People was in a great measure with Design to signify things that should be spoken of After;
The first and great design of God by them was to make way for the Messiah, to make them Harbingers for him, not only in reserving them distinct from the World, that Christ might receive his Humanity from that People,
The First and great Design of God by them was to make Way for the Messiah, to make them Harbingers for him, not only in reserving them distinct from the World, that christ might receive his Humanity from that People,
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Secondly, God in the depths of his infinite and unfathomable Councels determining with himself, that few in respect of the body and bulk of Mankind should be finally and eventually saved, gave this instance of it at first, in separating but a small handful of People to himself, in respect of the Nations of the Earth,
Secondly, God in the depths of his infinite and unfathomable Counsels determining with himself, that few in respect of the body and bulk of Mankind should be finally and eventually saved, gave this instance of it At First, in separating but a small handful of People to himself, in respect of the nations of the Earth,
yet so it pleased infinite Wisdom to order it, that the manifestation of it should lye in the quality of the salvation, rather than in the quantity saved;
yet so it pleased infinite Wisdom to order it, that the manifestation of it should lie in the quality of the salvation, rather than in the quantity saved;
2dly, They were devoted and dedicated unto God, and had received his mark in their flesh. 3dly. They enjoy'd the worship of the true God and all divine priviledges. 4thly. Whatever they possessed they owed it to Gods free donation, even their temporal inheritances in the land of Canaan. Now take these things in their true and spiritual sense and they are the perfect Constitution of a true and sincere Believer under the Gospel.
2dly, They were devoted and dedicated unto God, and had received his mark in their Flesh. 3dly. They enjoyed the worship of the true God and all divine privileges. 4thly. Whatever they possessed they owed it to God's free donation, even their temporal inheritances in the land of Canaan. Now take these things in their true and spiritual sense and they Are the perfect Constitution of a true and sincere Believer under the Gospel.
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though of the most advantagious Circumstances, and accompanied with the most prevailing Motives, no Miracles, no extraordinary Operations, no Prophets, no Divine Oracles whatever, would reduce Men to their obedience to God,
though of the most advantageous circumstances, and accompanied with the most prevailing Motives, no Miracles, no extraordinary Operations, no prophets, no Divine Oracles whatever, would reduce Men to their Obedience to God,
and such a conformity to him, as is absolutely necessary to make them Happy, unless there went together with it, some Divine Efficacy to change the faculties of Mens minds,
and such a conformity to him, as is absolutely necessary to make them Happy, unless there went together with it, Some Divine Efficacy to change the faculties of Men's minds,
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then that there could be no Law given, that would singly, and of itself, without foreign Assistance, introduce Righteousness, that there was an absolute necessity the Holy Ghost should be sent down from Heaven,
then that there could be no Law given, that would singly, and of itself, without foreign Assistance, introduce Righteousness, that there was an absolute necessity the Holy Ghost should be sent down from Heaven,
as would give to Men a new Heart and a new Spirit, and such a Covenant God declares [ having found fault with this ] that he would make, whereby he would write his Laws in Mens Hearts,
as would give to Men a new Heart and a new Spirit, and such a Covenant God declares [ having found fault with this ] that he would make, whereby he would write his Laws in Men's Hearts,
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and put them into their inward parts, and so possess them with his Grace, and lock them up to himself by his fear, that they should not depart from him.
and put them into their inward parts, and so possess them with his Grace, and lock them up to himself by his Fear, that they should not depart from him.
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If we begin with this People in Egypt, and consider them there, it is plain the generality of them had fallen in with the Religion of the Country, [ notwithstanding all the colateral inducements they had,
If we begin with this People in Egypt, and Consider them there, it is plain the generality of them had fallen in with the Religion of the Country, [ notwithstanding all the colateral inducements they had,
and they shall say, what is his Name, or as it is better rendred [ what God is he ] what shall I say unto them? 'Tis plain from hence, that Moses was well aware of the success he was like to have;
and they shall say, what is his Name, or as it is better rendered [ what God is he ] what shall I say unto them? It's plain from hence, that Moses was well aware of the success he was like to have;
and upon their entrance into Canaan, when Joshua had by Gods direction circumcised them, God himself declares, this day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you, which reproach of Egypt was their Idolatry in Egypt, which was rolled away by their being devoted by Circumcision to the true God and his Worship;
and upon their Entrance into Canaan, when joshua had by God's direction circumcised them, God himself declares, this day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you, which reproach of Egypt was their Idolatry in Egypt, which was rolled away by their being devoted by Circumcision to the true God and his Worship;
some learned men have supposed that the people were not circumcised in Egypt, and that their uncircumcision there was that reproach that was rolled away,
Some learned men have supposed that the people were not circumcised in Egypt, and that their uncircumcision there was that reproach that was rolled away,
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but 'tis I conceive a mistake, for we are told in Josh. 5. v. 5. Now all the People that came out (speaking of Egypt ) were circumcised, but all the People that were born in the Wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt, them they had not circumcised:
but it's I conceive a mistake, for we Are told in Josh. 5. v. 5. Now all the People that Come out (speaking of Egypt) were circumcised, but all the People that were born in the Wilderness by the Way as they Come forth out of Egypt, them they had not circumcised:
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and 'tis probable they were all circumcised there, because Pharaohs Daughter so soon as she had taken Moses out of the water and looked upon him knew him to be an Hebrew Child, which is likely she did by the mark of circumcision:
and it's probable they were all circumcised there, Because Pharaohs Daughter so soon as she had taken Moses out of the water and looked upon him knew him to be an Hebrew Child, which is likely she did by the mark of circumcision:
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the answer is, They kept up that Right without any regard to the ends of it, just as the Posterity of Esau and Ishmael do to this day, who are the greatest Idolaters in the World though circumcised,
the answer is, They kept up that Right without any regard to the ends of it, just as the Posterity of Esau and Ishmael do to this day, who Are the greatest Idolaters in the World though circumcised,
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yet while Moses was gone into the Mount to treat personally with God about their concerns, they fell greedily into the Egyptain Idolatry, [ a great demonstration they had been used to it before ] and set up the Calves, to declare in the Highest manner their disloyalty to God their King, their uneasiness under his Government,
yet while Moses was gone into the Mount to Treat personally with God about their concerns, they fell greedily into the Egyptain Idolatry, [ a great demonstration they had been used to it before ] and Set up the Calves, to declare in the Highest manner their disloyalty to God their King, their uneasiness under his Government,
and withal to signifie their wretched ingratitude for all he had done for them against Pharaoh and the Egyptians: And to testifie their utmost satisfaction and delight in what they had so done, the Text says, Exod. 32. v. 6. And they rose up early on the morrow,
and withal to signify their wretched ingratitude for all he had done for them against Pharaoh and the egyptians: And to testify their utmost satisfaction and delight in what they had so done, the Text Says, Exod 32. v. 6. And they rose up early on the morrow,
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so Stephen told their successors, that for Forty Years in the Wilderness they took up the tabernacle of Moloch and the Star of their God Remphan, Figures which they made to Worship them,
so Stephen told their Successors, that for Forty years in the Wilderness they took up the tabernacle of Moloch and the Star of their God Remphan, Figures which they made to Worship them,
If we follow them to their last settlement into Canaan, their constant spiritual Whoredom there was intolerable, provoking the most high to his face, their whole behaviour was utterly to testifie their dislike of God and his Government,
If we follow them to their last settlement into Canaan, their constant spiritual Whoredom there was intolerable, provoking the most high to his face, their Whole behaviour was utterly to testify their dislike of God and his Government,
the two tribes of Judas and Benjamin that kept longest in their Integrity, yet soon fell to the Worship of Baal, and before the great Captivity they had set up the most odious Idol-worship in the very House of God;
the two tribes of Judas and Benjamin that kept longest in their Integrity, yet soon fell to the Worship of Baal, and before the great Captivity they had Set up the most odious Idol-worship in the very House of God;
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this was plainly shewn in vision to Ezekiel, when he was in Babylon upon the first Captivity, there he saw Men in the Temple worshipping the Sun, Women weeping for Tamuz, and many more Abominations;
this was plainly shown in vision to Ezekielem, when he was in Babylon upon the First Captivity, there he saw Men in the Temple worshipping the Sun, Women weeping for Tamuz, and many more Abominations;
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The ten Tribes early deserted the true God, and fell down before the Calves at Dan and Bethel; and at last, under one of their apostate Kings, those Idols were removed to Samaria, the Metropolis of the ten Tribes,
The ten Tribes early deserted the true God, and fell down before the Calves At Dan and Bethel; and At last, under one of their apostate Kings, those Idols were removed to Samaria, the Metropolis of the ten Tribes,
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because he made Laws to bring these Idols from Dan and Bethel to Samaria, the Royal and Capital City of the ten Tribes, (for so it is called in the 7th of Esau ) to affront the God of Israel in the highest manner,
Because he made Laws to bring these Idols from Dan and Bethel to Samaria, the Royal and Capital city of the ten Tribes, (for so it is called in the 7th of Esau) to affront the God of Israel in the highest manner,
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The Holy Ghost has left a perpetual Brand throughout all Ages upon these Statutes of Omri, and in the 6th of the Prophet Micah tells the People, nothing they did should prosper,
The Holy Ghost has left a perpetual Brand throughout all Ages upon these Statutes of Omri, and in the 6th of the Prophet micah tells the People, nothing they did should prosper,
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that is, they went to Samaria, and worshipped the Calves there, according to the Laws and Institutions of Omri, rendring these Laws thereby the most odious of all their Idolatrous Laws,
that is, they went to Samaria, and worshipped the Calves there, according to the Laws and Institutions of Omri, rendering these Laws thereby the most odious of all their Idolatrous Laws,
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but they had no inclination to rebuild the Temple, nor to return to Jerusalem; and after their return, they continued in all their other Impieties till they came to the very highest they could arrive at, which was to be the Betrayers and Murderers of the Son of God himself,
but they had no inclination to rebuild the Temple, nor to return to Jerusalem; and After their return, they continued in all their other Impieties till they Come to the very highest they could arrive At, which was to be the Betrayers and Murderers of the Son of God himself,
and by their own importunity to pull down the dreadful guilt of the most sacred Blood, that alone could save them, upon their own and their Posterities heads.
and by their own importunity to pull down the dreadful guilt of the most sacred Blood, that alone could save them, upon their own and their Posterities Heads.
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and were contrary to all men, forbidding the Gospel [ what in them lay ] to be preached unto the Gentiles; the learned and ruling part of them were so blinded with prejudice, that they would admit of no Testimony that Moses and the Prophets gave to our Saviour,
and were contrary to all men, forbidding the Gospel [ what in them lay ] to be preached unto the Gentiles; the learned and ruling part of them were so blinded with prejudice, that they would admit of no Testimony that Moses and the prophets gave to our Saviour,
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though never so plain and convincing, nay, they would not admit that a Prophet could come out of Galilee, because Christ was of Nazareth, and yet if they had but consulted the second Book of Kings, ch. 14. v. 25. they had there found, that Jonah, one of their eminent Prophets, was of Gathhepher, a chief City in Galilee, and belonging to the Tribe of Zebulon: and even at their last gasp,
though never so plain and convincing, nay, they would not admit that a Prophet could come out of Galilee, Because christ was of Nazareth, and yet if they had but consulted the second Book of Kings, changed. 14. v. 25. they had there found, that Jonah, one of their eminent prophets, was of Gathhepher, a chief city in Galilee, and belonging to the Tribe of Zebulon: and even At their last gasp,
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and Titus besieging them, the History of their vile and shameful behaviour then, is scarce credible, were it not transferr'd to Posterity by one of themselves there personally present.
and Titus besieging them, the History of their vile and shameful behaviour then, is scarce credible, were it not transferred to Posterity by one of themselves there personally present.
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The Natural Instruction of all this, and of the whole Behaviour of that People under all those outward Means and Priviledges they enjoyed, is, That the Gospel became necessary, God might well say as to all outward Dispensations,
The Natural Instruction of all this, and of the Whole Behaviour of that People under all those outward Means and Privileges they enjoyed, is, That the Gospel became necessary, God might well say as to all outward Dispensations,
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after his Transactions with this People, What could I have done more to my Vineyard that I have not done? yet have no Fruit. Had not this tryal been made, the Gospel-glory had not shone so bright,
After his Transactions with this People, What could I have done more to my Vineyard that I have not done? yet have no Fruit. Had not this trial been made, the Gospel glory had not shone so bright,
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nor had the World known the Value of that inestimable Effect of Christ's Purchase and Ascension, the sending down the Holy Ghost from Heaven to compleat the Work of Man's Salvation,
nor had the World known the Valve of that inestimable Effect of Christ's Purchase and Ascension, the sending down the Holy Ghost from Heaven to complete the Work of Man's Salvation,
so also upon temporal Rewards and Punishments, he would by the punctual and exact performance in both kinds, insure to the World, the positive certainty of those future Rewards and Punishments the Gospel proposeth to us in the World to come;
so also upon temporal Rewards and Punishments, he would by the punctual and exact performance in both Kinds, insure to the World, the positive certainty of those future Rewards and Punishments the Gospel Proposeth to us in the World to come;
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they seem to be at the utmost pitch and enjoyment of all their temporal Promises in the days of Solomon, the Grandeur and Splendor of that Court was exceeding great and magnificent,
they seem to be At the utmost pitch and enjoyment of all their temporal Promises in the days of Solomon, the Grandeur and Splendour of that Court was exceeding great and magnificent,
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the Holy Ghost records that Divine and Heavenly Benediction that attended those happy Days, and tells us they were Times wherein there was neither evil Accident nor Occurrent:
the Holy Ghost records that Divine and Heavenly Benediction that attended those happy Days, and tells us they were Times wherein there was neither evil Accident nor Occurrent:
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this was signified to and certainly well understood by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who lived to possess nothing in Canaan but a Burying-place, the Field of Machpelah; they were instructed to look after better things through those, [ though their Posterity did not ] a heavenly Country was in their eye,
this was signified to and Certainly well understood by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who lived to possess nothing in Canaan but a Burying-place, the Field of Machpelah; they were instructed to look After better things through those, [ though their Posterity did not ] a heavenly Country was in their eye,
for Twenty nine Years of Solomon 's Reign, the whole Twelve Tribes of Israel came up to the Temple at Jerusalem, and worshipped in the Beauties of Holiness there;
for Twenty nine years of Solomon is Reign, the Whole Twelve Tribes of Israel Come up to the Temple At Jerusalem, and worshipped in the Beauty's of Holiness there;
then was verified what the Psalmist says so elegantly and emphatically in Psal. 122. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together, whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord,
then was verified what the Psalmist Says so elegantly and emphatically in Psalm 122. Jerusalem is built as a City that is compact together, whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord,
But Twenty nine Years was but a small continuance of time, their sins shortned those happy days, Jerusalem literal was not compacted together, the Ten Tribes went off and apostatized in the first Year of Rehoboam, and never came to worship there more.
But Twenty nine years was but a small Continuance of time, their Sins shortened those happy days, Jerusalem literal was not compacted together, the Ten Tribes went off and apostatized in the First Year of Rehoboam, and never Come to worship there more.
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The Judgments of God upon this People have been stupendious and dreadful, no part of the World have drunk so deep of the Cup of God's Severity as they have,
The Judgments of God upon this People have been stupendious and dreadful, no part of the World have drunk so deep of the Cup of God's Severity as they have,
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You have I singled out of all the Earth to make both my Mercy and my Justice known by, that all the World might understand me, by my proceedings with you;
You have I singled out of all the Earth to make both my Mercy and my justice known by, that all the World might understand me, by my proceedings with you;
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God's sharp Proceedings with them in the Wilderness, devouring them by Death; their sad and dreadful Captivities out of the Promised Land, when they were setled there;
God's sharp Proceedings with them in the Wilderness, devouring them by Death; their sad and dreadful Captivities out of the Promised Land, when they were settled there;
their being in the just judgment of God left to Betray and Crucifie their long expected Messiah, and the dreadful Judgment that in a few Years after befel them thereupon, ending in the total ruin both of their Church and State,
their being in the just judgement of God left to Betray and Crucify their long expected Messiah, and the dreadful Judgement that in a few years After befell them thereupon, ending in the total ruin both of their Church and State,
The ten Tribes, for their abominable Idolatries, were early removed and captiv'd by Salmanaser, and to this day never again heard of, seem as lost, only survive in the Promises made for their restoration,
The ten Tribes, for their abominable Idolatries, were early removed and captived by Shalmaneser, and to this day never again herd of, seem as lost, only survive in the Promises made for their restoration,
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What account can be given of this, that these peculiar People of God, in covenant with him above all the Earth, to whom the Promises of the Messiah were chiefly and primarily made, of whose flesh he came, that they of all the World should be his crucifiers;
What account can be given of this, that these peculiar People of God, in Covenant with him above all the Earth, to whom the Promises of the Messiah were chiefly and primarily made, of whose Flesh he Come, that they of all the World should be his crucifiers;
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what account, I say, but this, that God would compleat his Judgments for all their Rebellions upon them above all others? and 'tis a thing of great remark and observation, that in the 6th Chap. of Isaiah, where that fatal and dreadful Rejection of the Jews, from the advantage they might have had from Christ and the Gospel at his coming, is foretold and recorded;
what account, I say, but this, that God would complete his Judgments for all their Rebellions upon them above all Others? and it's a thing of great remark and observation, that in the 6th Chap. of Isaiah, where that fatal and dreadful Rejection of the jews, from the advantage they might have had from christ and the Gospel At his coming, is foretold and recorded;
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So clear and evidently just were God's proceedings with this People, in suffering them to reject Christ and the Gospel, who had so often and so long rejected him,
So clear and evidently just were God's proceedings with this People, in suffering them to reject christ and the Gospel, who had so often and so long rejected him,
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and bring at last a total ruin upon themselves, their City and whole Country by the Romans, that the whole heavenly Hoast admire and adore his Actings herein,
and bring At last a total ruin upon themselves, their city and Whole Country by the Roman, that the Whole heavenly Host admire and adore his Actings herein,
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But although all these Miseries have befallen this People, and all the Judgments threatned in the Law of Moses have been most righteously executed upon them,
But although all these Misery's have befallen this People, and all the Judgments threatened in the Law of Moses have been most righteously executed upon them,
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the whole stream of the prophetick part of the Old Testament runs this way, God has upon all occasions by his Prophets declared himself very plain in this Point, that he would not by any of his Judgments utterly raze that People out of the World,
the Whole stream of the prophetic part of the Old Testament runs this Way, God has upon all occasions by his prophets declared himself very plain in this Point, that he would not by any of his Judgments utterly raze that People out of the World,
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but that there should be hope in their end, and that although he had in punishing many other Nations made a full end with them, that their Names should be no more remembred,
but that there should be hope in their end, and that although he had in punishing many other nations made a full end with them, that their Names should be no more remembered,
which in a great measure our own eyes behold made good at this day, in the forementioned 6th of Isaiah, where their rejection from the advantages of the Gospel at its first publication and to this day is so solemnly and dreadfully declared by the Prophet;
which in a great measure our own eyes behold made good At this day, in the forementioned 6th of Isaiah, where their rejection from the advantages of the Gospel At its First publication and to this day is so solemnly and dreadfully declared by the Prophet;
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To set down all that the Prophets have left upon record, touching this restoration of the Jews at the last, were to transcribe a considerable part of their Writings,
To Set down all that the prophets have left upon record, touching this restoration of the jews At the last, were to transcribe a considerable part of their Writings,
the ten Tribes have never yet been restored since they were captived by Shalmaneser, and God himself declared by his Prophet Hosea, in the first of Hosea, that he would make a great difference between the Captivity of the ten Tribes,
the ten Tribes have never yet been restored since they were captived by Shalmaneser, and God himself declared by his Prophet Hosea, in the First of Hosea, that he would make a great difference between the Captivity of the ten Tribes,
Secondly, When God speaks by his Prophets, as he very often does, of a second restoration that he would vouchsafe the Jews, 'tis as I conceive very plain, that it is yet to come,
Secondly, When God speaks by his prophets, as he very often does, of a second restoration that he would vouchsafe the jews, it's as I conceive very plain, that it is yet to come,
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It shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand the second time, to recover the remnant of his people which shall be left, from Assyria,
It shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall Set his hand the second time, to recover the remnant of his people which shall be left, from Assyria,
In the 49th Chapter of this Prophesie we find great Joy and Admiration expressed by the two Tribes, under the name of Sion, [ by which they are very often expressed;
In the 49th Chapter of this Prophesy we find great Joy and Admiration expressed by the two Tribes, under the name of Sion, [ by which they Are very often expressed;
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The plain meaning of the Prophesie seems to be, that as God had graciously recovered the two Tribes out of Babylon, so he would set his hand the second time, to recover the ten Tribes out of those remote Countries where they were captived and dispersed,
The plain meaning of the Prophesy seems to be, that as God had graciously recovered the two Tribes out of Babylon, so he would Set his hand the second time, to recover the ten Tribes out of those remote Countries where they were captived and dispersed,
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and this Prophesie, as I conceive, is not yet fulfilled, for it relates evidently to the times of the Messiah, and is generally granted both by Jews and Christians so to do, and then to be fulfilled;
and this Prophesy, as I conceive, is not yet fulfilled, for it relates evidently to the times of the Messiah, and is generally granted both by jews and Christians so to do, and then to be fulfilled;
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These things cannot be interpreted of the deliverance out of Babylon, but ought to be referred to the days of the Messiah: and the Context puts it out of all doubt,
These things cannot be interpreted of the deliverance out of Babylon, but ought to be referred to the days of the Messiah: and the Context puts it out of all doubt,
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'tis to make the Prophet intend otherways than he speaks, and that when he says God would a second time bring the Jews out of Assyria, and Cush, and Elam, he meant, he would a second time bring them out of Babylon; and should it be admitted, that the Jews were,
it's to make the Prophet intend otherways than he speaks, and that when he Says God would a second time bring the jews out of Assyria, and Cush, and Elam, he meant, he would a second time bring them out of Babylon; and should it be admitted, that the jews were,
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But the Prophet Zachary decides this Matter, and puts it out of all question, for after the Babylonish Restoration was over, he prophesieth the very same thing,
But the Prophet Zachary decides this Matter, and puts it out of all question, for After the Babylonish Restoration was over, he Prophesieth the very same thing,
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for St. Paul absolutely denies, that the conversion of that remnant of the Jews in those times, that those few that then received the Gospel, that that was the glorious state of the Jews foretold and prophesied of in the Old Testament, which he calls their fulness, [ though it was an evidence God had not even then totally cast off his People ] but on the contrary, looks upon that season as their very lowest ebb,
for Saint Paul absolutely Denies, that the conversion of that remnant of the jews in those times, that those few that then received the Gospel, that that was the glorious state of the jews foretold and prophesied of in the Old Testament, which he calls their fullness, [ though it was an evidence God had not even then totally cast off his People ] but on the contrary, looks upon that season as their very lowest ebb,
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and in his second Epistle to the Corinthians, ch. 3. he tells us, their minds were blinded, for until this day (says he) remains the vail untaken away in the reading the Old Testament;
and in his second Epistle to the Corinthians, changed. 3. he tells us, their minds were blinded, for until this day (Says he) remains the Vail untaken away in the reading the Old Testament;
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and then all Israel shall be saved, and Christ not only be a Light to lighten the Gentiles, but the Glory of his People Israel; for, says he, God has concluded them [ that is, the bulk and body of them ] at this time under unbelief, that he might hereafter have mercy upon them all.
and then all Israel shall be saved, and christ not only be a Light to lighten the Gentiles, but the Glory of his People Israel; for, Says he, God has concluded them [ that is, the bulk and body of them ] At this time under unbelief, that he might hereafter have mercy upon them all.
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But to come to a due and right consideration of these two things, it will be necessary to take a view of their original Captivity, the History of which we have in the second Book of Kings, chap. 17. In the time of Hoshea's Raign, Shalmaneser came up against Samaria, the Capital City of the ten Tribes,
But to come to a due and right consideration of these two things, it will be necessary to take a view of their original Captivity, the History of which we have in the second Book of Kings, chap. 17. In the time of Hoshea's Reign, Shalmaneser Come up against Samaria, the Capital city of the ten Tribes,
and this continued till our Saviour's time, for the inheritance of the ten Tribes was much of it possessed by Assyrians, then with a mixture of some Jews; which Jews were moftly of the two Tribes that returned out of Babylon, who,
and this continued till our Saviour's time, for the inheritance of the ten Tribes was much of it possessed by Assyrians, then with a mixture of Some jews; which jews were moftly of the two Tribes that returned out of Babylon, who,
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after their return, got into possession of divers parts belonging to the ten Tribes formerly, the Samaritans, who inhabited a very considerable part of the inheritance of the ten Tribes, were all Assyrians, and well known to remain there ever since Shalmaneser's Conquest,
After their return, god into possession of diverse parts belonging to the ten Tribes formerly, the Samaritans, who inhabited a very considerable part of the inheritance of the ten Tribes, were all Assyrians, and well known to remain there ever since Shalmaneser's Conquest,
and had the Jews in the utmost detestation, and would have no converse with them of any sort, this is all briefly expressed by Grotius in his judicious annotation upon the 4th Verse of the 4th Chapter of John, Samariam intellige (saies he) illam partem Terrae promisse in quâ manserunt assyrii post quam caetera decem tribubus olim possessa Judaei a Babilonia reduces receperunt, ab urbe enim olim regni capite nomen mansit regioni, by all which it appears sufficiently evident that in our Saviours time, the ten Tribes were not come back,
and had the jews in the utmost detestation, and would have no converse with them of any sort, this is all briefly expressed by Grotius in his judicious annotation upon the 4th Verse of the 4th Chapter of John, Samaria Understand (Says he) Illam partem Terrae promise in quâ manserunt assyrii post quam caetera Decem tribubus Once possessa Judaei a Babylon reduces receperunt, ab City enim Once Regni capite Nome mansit regioni, by all which it appears sufficiently evident that in our Saviors time, the ten Tribes were not come back,
So clear that it appears by the 27th Verse of the 17th Chapter of the second Book of Kings, That not one individual Priest was left in the whole Country;
So clear that it appears by the 27th Verse of the 17th Chapter of the second Book of Kings, That not one Individu Priest was left in the Whole Country;
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and the hopelesness of any sudden return, whatever small part of the ten Tribes might possibly stay behind or get into other adjacent Countrys, are not sure to be reckoned for the ten Tribes,
and the hopelessness of any sudden return, whatever small part of the ten Tribes might possibly stay behind or get into other adjacent Countries, Are not sure to be reckoned for the ten Tribes,
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when all the Ruling part and the Bulk and Body of them were gone, no more then those Nebuchadnezzar left (though they far exceeded in number) were to be reckoned for the two Tribes,
when all the Ruling part and the Bulk and Body of them were gone, no more then those Nebuchadnezzar left (though they Far exceeded in number) were to be reckoned for the two Tribes,
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First, such as upon the first setting up of the Calves by Jeroboam had fled to Jerusalem, (which divers did) to enjoy the true worship and service of God and setled there;
First, such as upon the First setting up of the Calves by Jeroboam had fled to Jerusalem, (which diverse did) to enjoy the true worship and service of God and settled there;
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those upon the removal of the ten Tribes by Shalmaneser 'tis likely might at least some of them return home to their former Inheritances: 2dly, Those few that were left behind when Shalmaneser transplanted them,
those upon the removal of the ten Tribes by Shalmaneser it's likely might At least Some of them return home to their former Inheritances: 2dly, Those few that were left behind when Shalmaneser transplanted them,
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The reason why Shalmaneser placed them in Halah and Habor by the River Gozan and in the Cities of the Medes, may well be collected from hence, 1st, That those were the most uninhabited places of any parts of his Dominions;
The reason why Shalmaneser placed them in Halah and Habor by the River Gozan and in the Cities of the Medes, may well be collected from hence, 1st, That those were the most uninhabited places of any parts of his Dominions;
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And 2dly, Because those places were at so very great a distance from the land of Canaan, that they might have no thoughts nor opportunities of returning,
And 2dly, Because those places were At so very great a distance from the land of Canaan, that they might have no thoughts nor opportunities of returning,
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and for the matter of fact of these two reasons, it is proved from Strabo and the best Geographers: now the ten Tribes being so circumstanced at first in their Captivity, 'tis very probable to believe they setled and continued there,
and for the matter of fact of these two Reasons, it is proved from Strabo and the best Geographers: now the ten Tribes being so circumstanced At First in their Captivity, it's very probable to believe they settled and continued there,
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this Captivity of the ten Tribes was above a 120 Years before the Babylonish Captivity, and there is not the least colour of proof they returned during that time;
this Captivity of the ten Tribes was above a 120 years before the Babylonish Captivity, and there is not the least colour of proof they returned during that time;
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and great stress laid upon it to little effect, that they being within the Dominions of Cyrus, and his decree reaching all his Territories, they might return when the two Tribes came out of Babylon; for his decree set them all at liberty so to do,
and great stress laid upon it to little Effect, that they being within the Dominions of Cyrus, and his Decree reaching all his Territories, they might return when the two Tribes Come out of Babylon; for his Decree Set them all At liberty so to do,
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The prophesies and promises that concern the Restoration and Conversion of the Jews, are not to be reckoned as fulfilled and accomplished from any possibilities or probabilities that they might be so in any age, that were to trifle with God's veracity,
The prophecies and promises that concern the Restoration and Conversion of the jews, Are not to be reckoned as fulfilled and accomplished from any possibilities or probabilities that they might be so in any age, that were to trifle with God's veracity,
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and much more might the ten Tribes that were at so great a distance, and when the two Tribes came out of Babylon had been setled in those remote parts very near two hundred Years,
and much more might the ten Tribes that were At so great a distance, and when the two Tribes Come out of Babylon had been settled in those remote parts very near two hundred years,
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and that they did not return is possitively proved from Ezra 2. v. 1. And from Neh. 7. and the 6th Verse, where 'tis expresly said, those Jews that returned into Palestine, were those that had been carried away by Nebuchadnezzar; and we are further assured, they consisted only of the two Tribes,
and that they did not return is positively proved from Ezra 2. v. 1. And from Neh 7. and the 6th Verse, where it's expressly said, those jews that returned into Palestine, were those that had been carried away by Nebuchadnezzar; and we Are further assured, they consisted only of the two Tribes,
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Esdras was one of them that returned out of Babylon, and by his second Book it plainly appears, (so far as his Authority goes) that they reckoned the ten Tribes to remain then in their captivity,
Ezra was one of them that returned out of Babylon, and by his second Book it plainly appears, (so Far as his authority Goes) that they reckoned the ten Tribes to remain then in their captivity,
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during which time some few scattered Jews belonging to the ten Tribes, that had fled upon Shalmaneser 's conquest into the adjacent parts, returned into Palestine; but it does not appear that they were of any other Tribes,
during which time Some few scattered jews belonging to the ten Tribes, that had fled upon Shalmaneser is conquest into the adjacent parts, returned into Palestine; but it does not appear that they were of any other Tribes,
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but those of Ephraim and Manasseh: but this was so inconsiderable a thing, in respect of the return of the whole ten Tribes, that in Ezra and Nehemiah no notice at all is taken of it;
but those of Ephraim and Manasses: but this was so inconsiderable a thing, in respect of the return of the Whole ten Tribes, that in Ezra and Nehemiah no notice At all is taken of it;
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and the building of the City and the Temple, and re-peopling the Country, is wholly ascribed to the two Tribes that went out of Babylon. Now no Man can think,
and the building of the city and the Temple, and re-peopling the Country, is wholly ascribed to the two Tribes that went out of Babylon. Now no Man can think,
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So that 'tis plain the body of the ten Tribes setled by Shalmaneser by the River Gozan and in the Cities of the Medes, came not back upon Cyrus his Decree,
So that it's plain the body of the ten Tribes settled by Shalmaneser by the River Gozan and in the Cities of the Medes, Come not back upon Cyrus his decree,
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that is plain from what Haman said to King Ahasuerus, in the third of Esther, There is a certain people (speaking of the Jews) scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom.
that is plain from what Haman said to King Ahasuerus, in the third of Esther, There is a certain people (speaking of the jews) scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the Provinces of thy Kingdom.
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and St. Paul tells us of, such a body as those Ten Tribes must needs consist of, could be never called or restored, without filling the World with a very great Story;
and Saint Paul tells us of, such a body as those Ten Tribes must needs consist of, could be never called or restored, without filling the World with a very great Story;
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since our Saviour's time, we hear of nothing but Judgments upon that People, of their Slaughter and Ruine by Titus, Trajan, Adrian, and other Emperors,
since our Saviour's time, we hear of nothing but Judgments upon that People, of their Slaughter and Ruin by Titus, Trajan, Adrian, and other Emperor's,
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and many of them setled their Dwellings there with respect to the holy Sepulchre, and the City and Country where our Saviour had lived and wrought all his Miracles.
and many of them settled their Dwellings there with respect to the holy Sepulchre, and the city and Country where our Saviour had lived and wrought all his Miracles.
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'tis out of the compass of all rational conception to think such a vast number of People should be wholly extinct and not propagate Posterity, no instance can be given of any such thing;
it's out of the compass of all rational conception to think such a vast number of People should be wholly extinct and not propagate Posterity, no instance can be given of any such thing;
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for the Prophets, and especially Isaiah, do in many places intimate, that their condition by the ordination of God should be such, that they should seem as utterly lost and past all hope of recovery;
for the prophets, and especially Isaiah, do in many places intimate, that their condition by the ordination of God should be such, that they should seem as utterly lost and passed all hope of recovery;
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so Sion is introduced, speaking, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children? The Prophet Zachariah seems to point at their wonderful recovery, in that expression, I will remove the iniquity of the land in one day;
so Sion is introduced, speaking, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children? The Prophet Zachariah seems to point At their wondered recovery, in that expression, I will remove the iniquity of the land in one day;
And the whole Scripture seems to design it as a most glorious Work of God's Power, wherein he would eminently appear to call home those his ancient People, out of a most forlorn, seemingly lost and desperate condition;
And the Whole Scripture seems to Design it as a most glorious Work of God's Power, wherein he would eminently appear to call home those his ancient People, out of a most forlorn, seemingly lost and desperate condition;
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and what Numbers of them were then converted, in so much that the Epistle to the Hebrews is directed to the believing Hebrews, and St. Peter and St. James write to the twelve Tribes scattered:
and what Numbers of them were then converted, in so much that the Epistle to the Hebrews is directed to the believing Hebrews, and Saint Peter and Saint James write to the twelve Tribes scattered:
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the occasion of their dispersion, besides those common accidents by which Nations come to inhabit and dwell one amongst another, was chiefly upon this twofold account: 1st, Wheresoever they were at any time carried captive, many of them stayed behind and never returned:
the occasion of their dispersion, beside those Common accidents by which nations come to inhabit and dwell one among Another, was chiefly upon this twofold account: 1st, Wheresoever they were At any time carried captive, many of them stayed behind and never returned:
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And, 2dly, When they were to be removed as Captives by their Conquerors, many of them, fearing the consequences of their Captivity, fled into other Countries, to conceal themselves, and there continued;
And, 2dly, When they were to be removed as Captives by their Conquerors, many of them, fearing the consequences of their Captivity, fled into other Countries, to conceal themselves, and there continued;
though 'tis likely of some of the ten Tribes there were but a very few that became Christians, a very mean, small, inconsiderable handful, in respect of the body and bulk of them.
though it's likely of Some of the ten Tribes there were but a very few that became Christians, a very mean, small, inconsiderable handful, in respect of the body and bulk of them.
if St. Paul be infallible, that those that make that to be the great Conversion and Restoration of that People, foretold in the Old Testament, are undoubtedly mistaken;
if Saint Paul be infallible, that those that make that to be the great Conversion and Restoration of that People, foretold in the Old Testament, Are undoubtedly mistaken;
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no Man would think it a reasonable and fair dealing with the Scriptures, if any should say, that in Elias his time, the body of the Jews were free from the Idolatry of Baal, because seven thousand of them were;
no Man would think it a reasonable and fair dealing with the Scriptures, if any should say, that in Elias his time, the body of the jews were free from the Idolatry of Baal, Because seven thousand of them were;
'twere a strange thing to conceive, that that Season wherein the Holy Ghost tells us, Wrath was come upon that People to the uttermost, that that should be the Season wherein all the glorious Predictions concerning their Call and Restoration should be accomplished.
'twere a strange thing to conceive, that that Season wherein the Holy Ghost tells us, Wrath was come upon that People to the uttermost, that that should be the Season wherein all the glorious Predictions Concerning their Call and Restoration should be accomplished.
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so positively foretold the restoration of the Jews, and particularly of the ten Tribes, and in the last Verse of that Chapter declared, There shall be a high-way for the remnant of his people, which shall be left from Assyria,
so positively foretold the restoration of the jews, and particularly of the ten Tribes, and in the last Verse of that Chapter declared, There shall be a highway for the remnant of his people, which shall be left from Assyria,
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The twelfth Chapter following is the very Song in Terminis set down and indicted by the Holy Ghost, which the Jews shall sing at that glorious time of their recovery and restoration. Chap. 12. And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee:
The twelfth Chapter following is the very Song in Terminis Set down and indicted by the Holy Ghost, which the jews shall sing At that glorious time of their recovery and restoration. Chap. 12. And in that day thou shalt say, Oh Lord, I will praise thee:
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So that as there was a solemn Song sung unto God, upon the mighty deliverance out of Egypt, for 'tis said in Exodus, than sang Moses and the children of Israel this song;
So that as there was a solemn Song sung unto God, upon the mighty deliverance out of Egypt, for it's said in Exodus, than sang Moses and the children of Israel this song;
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even so upon this mighty and wonderful restoration and recovery of the Jews shall this solemn Song of Thanksgiving be sung by them all, to the Praise and Honour of that great God, that hath brought again together these poor dry Bones,
even so upon this mighty and wondered restoration and recovery of the jews shall this solemn Song of Thanksgiving be sung by them all, to the Praise and Honour of that great God, that hath brought again together these poor dry Bones,
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and made a People and Nation of them, and has remembred his Promise of old, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and declared thereby his faithfulness and truth to this his ancient Inheritance, according to that of the Psalmist, He hath remembred his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations, which covenant he made with Abraham,
and made a People and nation of them, and has remembered his Promise of old, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and declared thereby his faithfulness and truth to this his ancient Inheritance, according to that of the Psalmist, He hath remembered his Covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations, which Covenant he made with Abraham,
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In the New Testament this Point is largely discussed, and as I conceive very plainly determined by St. Paul in his Epistle to the Romans, having professed there his great zeal for,
In the New Testament this Point is largely discussed, and as I conceive very plainly determined by Saint Paul in his Epistle to the Roman, having professed there his great zeal for,
and love to, the Jews, that were his own flesh, he proposeth this Question, Hath God (says he) cast away his people? He answers it with the most sacred,
and love to, the jews, that were his own Flesh, he Proposeth this Question, Hath God (Says he) cast away his people? He answers it with the most sacred,
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and withal the most vehement and abhorrent Negation, God forbid; just as he answers that Question in the 6th Chapter, Shall we sin, that grace may abound? (which was one of the vilest scandals that could be put upon St. Paul 's Doctrine and the Gospel,) He answers, God forbid. So that the case is so far very clear, that God has not cast off his People,
and withal the most vehement and abhorrent Negation, God forbid; just as he answers that Question in the 6th Chapter, Shall we sin, that grace may abound? (which was one of the Vilest scandals that could be put upon Saint Paul is Doctrine and the Gospel,) He answers, God forbid. So that the case is so Far very clear, that God has not cast off his People,
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and that although the bulk of that People remained in unbelief, yet 'twas then as 'twas in Elias his time, there was a remnant of Believers amongst them according to the election of Grace;
and that although the bulk of that People remained in unbelief, yet 'twas then as 'twas in Elias his time, there was a remnant of Believers among them according to the election of Grace;
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And, 2dly, He answers, that hereafter, when the fulness of the Gentiles should be come in, that Blindness, that then in part happened unto them, should be removed,
And, 2dly, He answers, that hereafter, when the fullness of the Gentiles should be come in, that Blindness, that then in part happened unto them, should be removed,
as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. He tells the Gentiles before, that they were like a wild Olive grafted into a good Olive,
as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. He tells the Gentiles before, that they were like a wild Olive grafted into a good Olive,
The Apostle brings in the only objection the Gentiles could make in the 19th Verse, Thou wilt say, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. Well;
The Apostle brings in the only objection the Gentiles could make in the 19th Verse, Thou wilt say, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. Well;
how much more shall these that be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive-tree? The Apostle in these Verses intimates to the Gentiles, that he would not have them exalt themselves too much over the Jews, and therefore reveals to them this Mystery, that Blindness was happened in part unto Israel, until the Fulness of the Gentiles should come in,
how much more shall these that be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive-tree? The Apostle in these Verses intimates to the Gentiles, that he would not have them exalt themselves too much over the jews, and Therefore reveals to them this Mystery, that Blindness was happened in part unto Israel, until the Fullness of the Gentiles should come in,
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and have such a reviving as he calls before, life from the dead; the conversion of some Jews at that time [ amongst which was St. Paul and the rest of the Apostles ] being visible and notorious to all, was no Mystery at all,
and have such a reviving as he calls before, life from the dead; the conversion of Some jews At that time [ among which was Saint Paul and the rest of the Apostles ] being visible and notorious to all, was no Mystery At all,
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But 'twas a great Mystery and a marvellous Secret, that the body and bulk of the Jews were suffer'd by Gods just judgment to lye in unbelief till the fulness of the Gentiles was come in,
But 'twas a great Mystery and a marvellous Secret, that the body and bulk of the jews were suffered by God's just judgement to lie in unbelief till the fullness of the Gentiles was come in,
until the fulness of the Gentiles should come in, and then all Israel should be saved, where the opposition is plain enough between Jew and Gentile; and he means the same thing by Israel, where he speaks of Israel in part,
until the fullness of the Gentiles should come in, and then all Israel should be saved, where the opposition is plain enough between Jew and Gentile; and he means the same thing by Israel, where he speaks of Israel in part,
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this calling, I say, of the Jews, ought to be established as an undoubted Doctrine of the Christian Church, St. Paul having not in very many Points declared himself more fully,
this calling, I say, of the jews, ought to be established as an undoubted Doctrine of the Christian Church, Saint Paul having not in very many Points declared himself more Fully,
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nor is there any thing material that can possibly be objected against this genuine and clear Interpretation of the Apostle's sense before given, who has largely and with great exactness and accuracy treated upon this Subject,
nor is there any thing material that can possibly be objected against this genuine and clear Interpretation of the Apostle's sense before given, who has largely and with great exactness and accuracy treated upon this Subject,
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I come in the last place to the consideration of this particular appartment of this Epistle in the 12th Chapter, from the 18th Verse to the 24th. The Apostle in these Verses is vigorously pursuing the chief design of this whole Epistle, which is to encourage and perswade the believing Jews, to stand fast in the profession of the Gospel;
I come in the last place to the consideration of this particular apartment of this Epistle in the 12th Chapter, from the 18th Verse to the 24th. The Apostle in these Verses is vigorously pursuing the chief Design of this Whole Epistle, which is to encourage and persuade the believing jews, to stand fast in the profession of the Gospel;
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and in order to it, not to forsake the Christian Affemblies, [ which was in those days usually the first step to Apostasie ] notwithstanding all the specious Allurements they had to return to the Mosaical Institutions,
and in order to it, not to forsake the Christian Assemblies, [ which was in those days usually the First step to Apostasy ] notwithstanding all the specious Allurements they had to return to the Mosaical Institutions,
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and this of the Gospel, and as he says in the 8th Chapter, speaking of the Priesthood of Christ, Of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum, or head, NONLATINALPHABET.
and this of the Gospel, and as he Says in the 8th Chapter, speaking of the Priesthood of christ, Of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum, or head,.
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Which is in other words to say, take great heed least any of you Apostatize from the Christian Doctrine to Judaism, and that by such example many others be seduced to do the like:
Which is in other words to say, take great heed lest any of you Apostatise from the Christian Doctrine to Judaism, and that by such Exampl many Others be seduced to do the like:
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and the relief of one poor meal, sold his birthright and primogeniture, upon which God had entailed the Priesthood and the Dominion of the Family, the double portion,
and the relief of one poor meal, sold his birthright and primogeniture, upon which God had entailed the Priesthood and the Dominion of the Family, the double portion,
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and first offered himself to them, and the Gospel was preached in the first place to the Jews, and tender'd to them as their particular Right, before it reached the Gentiles. 2dly.
and First offered himself to them, and the Gospel was preached in the First place to the jews, and tendered to them as their particular Right, before it reached the Gentiles. 2dly.
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If out of the impatience of some Temporary persecution and to obtain some present worldly ease and repose, they should quit and forsake the Gospel, they would become like prophane Esau, who despised all his Spiritual Priviledges, to satisfie his present appetite,
If out of the impatience of Some Temporary persecution and to obtain Some present worldly ease and repose, they should quit and forsake the Gospel, they would become like profane Esau, who despised all his Spiritual Privileges, to satisfy his present appetite,
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Before we come to a distinct consideration of each particular of the Apostles comparison, and for the clearer understanding of it, some things may be previously noted;
Before we come to a distinct consideration of each particular of the Apostles comparison, and for the clearer understanding of it, Some things may be previously noted;
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First, We have here set forth, how much more Honourable the call of a Christian is then that of a Jew, and how much greater and nobler attainments we arrive at by the Gospel,
First, We have Here Set forth, how much more Honourable the call of a Christian is then that of a Jew, and how much greater and Nobler attainments we arrive At by the Gospel,
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but we are come to all the wonderful priviledges and advantages of the Gospel, it has been God's way from the Beginning to proceed gradually in the Reveration of his love and good will to the World,
but we Are come to all the wondered privileges and advantages of the Gospel, it has been God's Way from the Beginning to proceed gradually in the Reveration of his love and good will to the World,
and still to advance farther and farther in discoveries of himself, and in methods of Grace, till at last the intercourse between God and Man upon the assumption of the Human Nature to the Divine, is as near as it can be,
and still to advance farther and farther in discoveries of himself, and in methods of Grace, till At last the intercourse between God and Man upon the Assump of the Human Nature to the Divine, is as near as it can be,
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and Men come to have access to God, in the manner the Apostle tells us, Eph. 2. ver. 18. For through him we both have an access by one Spirit unto the Father;
and Men come to have access to God, in the manner the Apostle tells us, Ephesians 2. ver. 18. For through him we both have an access by one Spirit unto the Father;
and as much enjoyment of them, as we are capable of in this lower World. Secondly, The Apostle here sets before the believing Jews, the form of giving the Law,
and as much enjoyment of them, as we Are capable of in this lower World. Secondly, The Apostle Here sets before the believing jews, the from of giving the Law,
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for the giving forth of the Law was with all the amazing affrighting Terrour that possibly could be, to represent the eternal Majesty and Soveraignty of God the Supream Legislator:
for the giving forth of the Law was with all the amazing affrighting Terror that possibly could be, to represent the Eternal Majesty and Sovereignty of God the Supreme Legislator:
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The dreadful Consequences of breaking his Laws, and falling under his Justice and Wrath, and how fearful a thing it is for a sinner without some reconciliation to fall into the Hands of the living God,
The dreadful Consequences of breaking his Laws, and falling under his justice and Wrath, and how fearful a thing it is for a sinner without Some reconciliation to fallen into the Hands of the living God,
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and petitioned that God would please to speak for the future to them by Moses, being far unable to endure any such personal converse with the Almighty:
and petitioned that God would please to speak for the future to them by Moses, being Far unable to endure any such personal converse with the Almighty:
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but fell into a paroxism of quaking and fear, and this sufficiently represented by the vast distance there was between God and Man, in this dispensation,
but fell into a paroxysm of quaking and Fear, and this sufficiently represented by the vast distance there was between God and Man, in this Dispensation,
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Thirdly, By the Apostles so punctually setting forth the giving of the Law upon Mount Sinai, and opposing that fingly, to the Fabrick and State of the Gospel, is contained this insinuation, that it was comprehensive of their whole constitution;
Thirdly, By the Apostles so punctually setting forth the giving of the Law upon Mount Sinai, and opposing that fingly, to the Fabric and State of the Gospel, is contained this insinuation, that it was comprehensive of their Whole constitution;
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the highest Priviledge and Honour the Jewish Church had to boast of, and that wherein they did most eminently stand distinguished from the rest of the World, was, their being brought unto Mount Sinai, and God Personally meeting them there,
the highest Privilege and Honour the Jewish Church had to boast of, and that wherein they did most eminently stand distinguished from the rest of the World, was, their being brought unto Mount Sinai, and God Personally meeting them there,
The Pardon, the Peace, the Reconciliation, the near Approach unto God that Man stood in need of, these things belong to Mount Sion, to which we are come by the Gospel,
The Pardon, the Peace, the Reconciliation, the near Approach unto God that Man stood in need of, these things belong to Mount Sion, to which we Are come by the Gospel,
and 'tis one good step towards the shewing what a thing is, to shew comparatively [ when the comparisons lie near ] what it is not, you are not come (says he) unto that mount that might be touched;
and it's one good step towards the showing what a thing is, to show comparatively [ when the comparisons lie near ] what it is not, you Are not come (Says he) unto that mount that might be touched;
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this Mount was Mount Sinai in Arabia in the Wilderness of Horeb, called sometimes the Mount of God, which probably St. Paul when he travelled there (as in one of his Epistles he tells us he did) had seen. Three things are observable of it, 1st, It was a very great and high Mountain. 2dly, That it was in a vast and Barren Desert, had a most retired and solitary Situation:
this Mount was Mount Sinai in Arabia in the Wilderness of Horeb, called sometime the Mount of God, which probably Saint Paul when he traveled there (as in one of his Epistles he tells us he did) had seen. Three things Are observable of it, 1st, It was a very great and high Mountain. 2dly, That it was in a vast and Barren Desert, had a most retired and solitary Situation:
but our great Advantage and Interest by searching to find it out, especially in things of this nature, where every thing was impregnated with future and typical significations.
but our great Advantage and Interest by searching to find it out, especially in things of this nature, where every thing was impregnated with future and typical significations.
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and our Saviour himself from such a Pulpit uttered that famous Sermon of his recorded in the 5th of Matthew. God's Appearances to the World from the beginning have been suted to his Designs and Intendments thereby;
and our Saviour himself from such a Pulpit uttered that famous Sermon of his recorded in the 5th of Matthew. God's Appearances to the World from the beginning have been suited to his Designs and Intendments thereby;
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when he appeared to Moses, to insure him the People should survive their Afflictions and Sorrows in Egypt, because his presence was amongst them, he appeared as Fire in a Bush,
when he appeared to Moses, to insure him the People should survive their Afflictions and Sorrows in Egypt, Because his presence was among them, he appeared as Fire in a Bush,
and when he appeared to Joshua, who was to be his Captain, and sight his Battels in Canaan, he appeared as an armed Man, with a naked Sword in his hand;
and when he appeared to joshua, who was to be his Captain, and sighed his Battles in Canaan, he appeared as an armed Man, with a naked Sword in his hand;
so here, being to deliver, as the supreme Legislator, his Laws to the People, his Appearance is all Majestick, to represent the Sa•ctity and Severity of his Laws,
so Here, being to deliver, as the supreme Legislator, his Laws to the People, his Appearance is all Majestic, to represent the Sa•ctity and Severity of his Laws,
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For let us but consider distinctly and particularly how this Mount was circumstanced, and we shall see nothing could to flesh and blood be more awing and dreadful, the Lord himself, the eternal Jehovah, descended like devouring Fire upon it, the Mount was thereupon all over Fire and Smoak, with Blackness and Darkness,
For let us but Consider distinctly and particularly how this Mount was circumstanced, and we shall see nothing could to Flesh and blood be more awing and dreadful, the Lord himself, the Eternal Jehovah, descended like devouring Fire upon it, the Mount was thereupon all over Fire and Smoak, with Blackness and Darkness,
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and quaked exceedingly, Thunders and terrible Voices filled the Air, and above all, there sounded in their cars that most dreadful sound of the Trumpet, that waxed louder and Iouder,
and quaked exceedingly, Thunders and terrible Voices filled the Air, and above all, there sounded in their cars that most dreadful found of the Trumpet, that waxed Louder and Iouder,
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And what could be less expected, since this was the first general discovery, in a way judicial, God made to the World of their Apostasie and Rebellion,
And what could be less expected, since this was the First general discovery, in a Way judicial, God made to the World of their Apostasy and Rebellion,
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and therefore nothing was visible in this whole Transaction, but Tokens of Wrath and Displeasure; in a way judicial, nothing could more awfully represent.
and Therefore nothing was visible in this Whole Transaction, but Tokens of Wrath and Displeasure; in a Way judicial, nothing could more awfully represent.
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Secondly, This Mountain was scituated in a vast barren and fruitless Desert, to signifie to us, the Nature of the Dispensation (as to Man's advantage by it) as barren and fruitless as the Desert it self, the Law being sutable to the holy Nature of God,
Secondly, This Mountain was situated in a vast barren and fruitless Desert, to signify to us, the Nature of the Dispensation (as to Man's advantage by it) as barren and fruitless as the Desert it self, the Law being suitable to the holy Nature of God,
and Man's corrupt and depraved Nature and Inclination lying in direct opposition to it, nothing but ruine and destruction could accrue unto Mankind thereby, the Law being, according to the Divine Nature, holy, just,
and Man's corrupt and depraved Nature and Inclination lying in Direct opposition to it, nothing but ruin and destruction could accrue unto Mankind thereby, the Law being, according to the Divine Nature, holy, just,
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and good, and Man being originally made in that Image, this Law before his fall would have been his great delight and satisfaction, and it had been natural to him to have lived in conformity to it,
and good, and Man being originally made in that Image, this Law before his fallen would have been his great delight and satisfaction, and it had been natural to him to have lived in conformity to it,
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while in Rebellion against his Maker, and in some respect against himself, so no Man could ever be happy under this Law, that fully discovered his Rebellion unto him,
while in Rebellion against his Maker, and in Some respect against himself, so no Man could ever be happy under this Law, that Fully discovered his Rebellion unto him,
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and is of all others the most formidable and destructive, and no Man that is once discharged from the dreadful consequences that attend it, could ever more mistake his own interest,
and is of all Others the most formidable and destructive, and no Man that is once discharged from the dreadful consequences that attend it, could ever more mistake his own Interest,
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and Man himself being utterly at a loss in that matter, and never able to provide any, God himself in the deepest profoundest contrivance of infinite Wisdom, finds out a way to make a satisfaction on our behalf to himself,
and Man himself being utterly At a loss in that matter, and never able to provide any, God himself in the Deepest profoundest contrivance of infinite Wisdom, finds out a Way to make a satisfaction on our behalf to himself,
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yet upon plenary satisfaction made, the Penalty is relaxed, and our blessed Redeemer in his own Person having suffered all the Penalties the Law inflicted, the whole power of legislation and giving Laws to the World, is henceforward put into his hand, all Power in Heaven and Earth henceforth is his, the Mediator is now the only Legislator,
yet upon plenary satisfaction made, the Penalty is relaxed, and our blessed Redeemer in his own Person having suffered all the Penalties the Law inflicted, the Whole power of legislation and giving Laws to the World, is henceforward put into his hand, all Power in Heaven and Earth henceforth is his, the Mediator is now the only Legislator,
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The third circumstance considerable, with reference to this Mount, is this, That it was not only scituated in the barren Wilderness of Horeb, and was it self a most barren fruitless place, full of nothing but unprofitable Shrubs, fit only for the fire,
The third circumstance considerable, with Referente to this Mount, is this, That it was not only situated in the barren Wilderness of Horeb, and was it self a most barren fruitless place, full of nothing but unprofitable Shrubs, fit only for the fire,
but it was also a Place of wonderful retreat from all the Business and Company of the World, a Place extreamly solitary and retired, in the midst of a vast and uninhabited Wilderness,
but it was also a Place of wondered retreat from all the Business and Company of the World, a Place extremely solitary and retired, in the midst of a vast and uninhabited Wilderness,
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God having great things to transact with the People that came out of Egypt, in order to sundry future as well as present designs of highest moment and consequence, kept them Forty Years in the Wilderness at his own finding and providing, that so nothing might interpose between him and them,
God having great things to transact with the People that Come out of Egypt, in order to sundry future as well as present designs of highest moment and consequence, kept them Forty years in the Wilderness At his own finding and providing, that so nothing might interpose between him and them,
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when we are to deal and transact with God, we should say to all the World as Abraham said to his Servants when he was ascending the Mount to sacrifice Isaac, Stay you here,
when we Are to deal and transact with God, we should say to all the World as Abraham said to his Servants when he was ascending the Mount to sacrifice Isaac, Stay you Here,
God's chusing this place to deliver his Law, ought to be a great and awful consideration to every Man that makes it his business to hide himself by diversion from God,
God's choosing this place to deliver his Law, ought to be a great and awful consideration to every Man that makes it his business to hide himself by diversion from God,
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and the best part of himself, which is his Conscience, the great present Relief that both evil Men and evil Angels find, is by diverting themselves with the Noise and Business of this World, from a solemn consideration of the relation there is between God and them,
and the best part of himself, which is his Conscience, the great present Relief that both evil Men and evil Angels find, is by diverting themselves with the Noise and Business of this World, from a solemn consideration of the Relation there is between God and them,
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and how great an accomptant every creature must needs be to his Maker, ill Men would soon fall into great Agonies, was there nothing in their view but God and themselves,
and how great an accomptant every creature must needs be to his Maker, ill Men would soon fallen into great Agonies, was there nothing in their view but God and themselves,
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and 'tis impossible to discharge such a Man. The meaning of the Apostle, I take to be, that he that had at his first entrance into Christianity, that had at his Baptism made a publick Profession of the true orthodox Doctrine of the Gospel,
and it's impossible to discharge such a Man. The meaning of the Apostle, I take to be, that he that had At his First Entrance into Christianity, that had At his Baptism made a public Profession of the true orthodox Doctrine of the Gospel,
sooner or later they will be all brought into the circumstances the People were in at this Mount Sinai; David diverted himself long from the sense of his Murder and Adultry,
sooner or later they will be all brought into the Circumstances the People were in At this Mount Sinai; David diverted himself long from the sense of his Murder and Adultery,
and never take up our rest till we are arrived to those Terms he requires to qualifie us for our reconciliation to him, that we may upon good grounds reckon our selves amongst the Called, the Faithful, and the Chosen.
and never take up our rest till we Are arrived to those Terms he requires to qualify us for our reconciliation to him, that we may upon good grounds reckon our selves among the Called, the Faithful, and the Chosen.
Under the Gospel there is one sure never-failing tryal of a safe condition, he that sincerely and as an honest Man ought to do a thing, endeavours a perfect conquest over his most prevailing and predominant Sin, that Man is a sincere Man in the Gospel account,
Under the Gospel there is one sure never-failing trial of a safe condition, he that sincerely and as an honest Man ought to do a thing, endeavours a perfect conquest over his most prevailing and predominant since, that Man is a sincere Man in the Gospel account,
and renders a Man the Scripture-Fool, that is, the Fool in God's account, which is the true Fool, a Man made up and constituted of folly about his greatest concerns;
and renders a Man the Scripture-Fool, that is, the Fool in God's account, which is the true Fool, a Man made up and constituted of folly about his greatest concerns;
and when we employ our selves in the wisest and most serious part of the World, in order to secure us from this, we do but seed upon Vanity and Lies, a deceived Heart leads us aside,
and when we employ our selves in the Wisest and most serious part of the World, in order to secure us from this, we do but seed upon Vanity and Lies, a deceived Heart leads us aside,
Several appurtenant Circumstances the Apostle reckons up to this Mount, to which they were not come, which they might contemplate with much satisfaction,
Several appurtenant circumstances the Apostle reckons up to this Mount, to which they were not come, which they might contemplate with much satisfaction,
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but the Mount in it self might be touched, and was a carnal earthly thing sutable to that dispensation, which was but an earthly Tabernacle pitch'd by Man;
but the Mount in it self might be touched, and was a carnal earthly thing suitable to that Dispensation, which was but an earthly Tabernacle pitched by Man;
this Fire was accompanied with Blackness, Darkness, Tempest, Lightnings, Thundrings, and Earthquakes, the most affrighting astonishing Composition that could be set before Humane Eyes,
this Fire was accompanied with Blackness, Darkness, Tempest, Lightnings, Thunderings, and Earthquakes, the most affrighting astonishing Composition that could be Set before Humane Eyes,
and sometimes preparative calls to great Mercies, they were used in calling Assemblies, and in a solemn manner in proclaiming the Jubile every 50th Year;
and sometime preparative calls to great mercies, they were used in calling Assemblies, and in a solemn manner in proclaiming the Jubilee every 50th Year;
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upon which account the People were said to be blessed that heard the joyful sound: There was also every first Day of the 7th Month, a Memorial of blowing of Trumpets to summon the People to the Day of expiation, the preaching of the Gospel is often typically represented, by a Trumpet sounding, 'tis also in the Revelation, introductive of all the great Judgments towards the end of the World, the seven Trumpets there are said to sound for that purpose;
upon which account the People were said to be blessed that herd the joyful found: There was also every First Day of the 7th Monn, a Memorial of blowing of Trumpets to summon the People to the Day of expiation, the preaching of the Gospel is often typically represented, by a Trumpet sounding, it's also in the Revelation, introductive of all the great Judgments towards the end of the World, the seven Trumpets there Are said to found for that purpose;
as perhaps the Voice of the Arch-Angel and the Trumpet of God when Christ shall come, is only the Voice of the Arch-Angel utter'd in the sound of a Trumpet, this Trumpet upon Mount Sinai is said to wax louder and louder;
as perhaps the Voice of the Arch-Angel and the Trumpet of God when christ shall come, is only the Voice of the Arch-Angel uttered in the found of a Trumpet, this Trumpet upon Mount Sinai is said to wax Louder and Louder;
The sound of it was most terrifying and dreadful, and had this signification, That God will call all Flesh before him and alarum them to receive the Judgment pronounced by his Laws,
The found of it was most terrifying and dreadful, and had this signification, That God will call all Flesh before him and alarm them to receive the Judgement pronounced by his Laws,
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To the sound of the Trumpet is added the voice of words, with which the People were so greatly affrighted, their fear arose not only from the Matter of the Words,
To the found of the Trumpet is added the voice of words, with which the People were so greatly affrighted, their Fear arose not only from the Matter of the Words,
and to add to the terror of all Disobedience to it, if so much as Man or Beast touched the Mountain from whence it was delivered it was immediately to die;
and to add to the terror of all Disobedience to it, if so much as Man or Beast touched the Mountain from whence it was Delivered it was immediately to die;
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] which addition to the story, God for some especial ends (we may be assured) gave to the Apostle by Revelation, there being no such thing recorded by Moses himself.
] which addition to the story, God for Some especial ends (we may be assured) gave to the Apostle by Revelation, there being no such thing recorded by Moses himself.
In the 22th Verse the Apostle comes to the second Part of the comparison, the affirmitive Part, shewing what it is that the believing Jews when they embraced Christianity came to, but ye are come to mount Sion:
In the 22th Verse the Apostle comes to the second Part of the comparison, the affirmitive Part, showing what it is that the believing jews when they embraced Christianity Come to, but you Are come to mount Sion:
And 3dly, The Apostle by intermixing these parts together in his account of them, gives them to understand, that they are all of one piece and together make but one Church and one Body under one Head, things in Heaven and things on Earth being united in Christ as their common head,
And 3dly, The Apostle by intermixing these parts together in his account of them, gives them to understand, that they Are all of one piece and together make but one Church and one Body under one Head, things in Heaven and things on Earth being united in christ as their Common head,
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the Apostle signifies this unto them, that as their Fathers after several Days Travel upon their coming out of Egypt, and by great and solemn preparations, came at last to Mount Sinai; so they and their Fathers having travelled through the former dispensation, which was the great preparative to this, they are now safely arrived hither,
the Apostle signifies this unto them, that as their Father's After several Days Travel upon their coming out of Egypt, and by great and solemn preparations, Come At last to Mount Sinai; so they and their Father's having traveled through the former Dispensation, which was the great preparative to this, they Are now safely arrived hither,
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and are come to all the Glories and Priviledges of the Gospel, they are come in respect of Relation and Communion to all that part of the Church that is in Heaven,
and Are come to all the Glories and Privileges of the Gospel, they Are come in respect of Relation and Communion to all that part of the Church that is in Heaven,
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the force of this Discourse lies in preferring the state of the Gospel Church here upon Earth, beyond and before that of the legal and judicial Church,
the force of this Discourse lies in preferring the state of the Gospel Church Here upon Earth, beyond and before that of the Legal and judicial Church,
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and the Apostle chooseth to represent them both by two Mounts, one where the Law was given, (which was the greatest thing belonged to the Judaical oeconomy;) and the other from whence the Gospel first issued.
and the Apostle chooses to represent them both by two Mounts, one where the Law was given, (which was the greatest thing belonged to the Judaical economy;) and the other from whence the Gospel First issued.
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If you ask why the Apostle represents the Gospel state by Mount Sion and Jerusalem, that were places proper and peculiar to the Jews; there are several accounts may be given of it.
If you ask why the Apostle represents the Gospel state by Mount Sion and Jerusalem, that were places proper and peculiar to the jews; there Are several accounts may be given of it.
2dly, The Gospel first issued from thence, and it was prophesied that so it should do, Esau 2.3. out of Sion shall go forth the Law, (speaking of the Gospel) and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
2dly, The Gospel First issued from thence, and it was prophesied that so it should do, Esau 2.3. out of Sion shall go forth the Law, (speaking of the Gospel) and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
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and therefore the Apostle keeps up the Honour of this Mount, and this City, because it had ever been by right and designation the seat of the true Worship of the only true God, in opposition to all Idolatry,
and Therefore the Apostle keeps up the Honour of this Mount, and this city, Because it had ever been by right and designation the seat of the true Worship of the only true God, in opposition to all Idolatry,
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and in regard of the most glorious Types and Prefigurations were therein included, and at last therein appeared the great end and substance of them all;
and in regard of the most glorious Types and Prefigurations were therein included, and At last therein appeared the great end and substance of them all;
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it should be from this, as being comprehensive of the whole Church and State of the Jews, and the very center of it, the Catholick Church under the Gospel being under confinement to no one place more then another, no one place could so give a denomination to it,
it should be from this, as being comprehensive of the Whole Church and State of the jews, and the very centre of it, the Catholic Church under the Gospel being under confinement to no one place more then Another, no one place could so give a denomination to it,
To which we may add in the Third place, That since all the promises in the Old Testament that are made to the Gospel Church to the end of the World, are made to it under those names of Sion and Jerusalem, that therefore it seems necessary to keep up those names [ as it hath pleased the Holy Ghost to do ] to the end of the World, to shew the punctual fulfilling of those promises in all Ages.
To which we may add in the Third place, That since all the promises in the Old Testament that Are made to the Gospel Church to the end of the World, Are made to it under those names of Sion and Jerusalem, that Therefore it seems necessary to keep up those names [ as it hath pleased the Holy Ghost to do ] to the end of the World, to show the punctual fulfilling of those promises in all Ages.
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What Mount Sion and Jerusalem signified will not be compleated till the Consummation of all things, upon which account God was said to take up his rest and dwell there for ever:
What Mount Sion and Jerusalem signified will not be completed till the Consummation of all things, upon which account God was said to take up his rest and dwell there for ever:
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and as it was in the Apostles times a great help to them to find out what Christ was to do and suffer, by what was signified and typified of him under the Law,
and as it was in the Apostles times a great help to them to find out what christ was to do and suffer, by what was signified and typified of him under the Law,
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so it will be to the very end of the World a marvellous help to the Church to understand the glorious methods of his Kingdom and Government, by looking back and seeing how it was set forth in the prefigurations of it that belonged to Jerusalem and Mount Sion.
so it will be to the very end of the World a marvellous help to the Church to understand the glorious methods of his Kingdom and Government, by looking back and seeing how it was Set forth in the prefigurations of it that belonged to Jerusalem and Mount Sion.
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when they shall lay to heart and consider, that all their own Religion expressed in their own Language, is truly and fully to be found in the Christian Religion, that the Law therein is exactly conster'd into the Gospel,
when they shall lay to heart and Consider, that all their own Religion expressed in their own Language, is truly and Fully to be found in the Christian Religion, that the Law therein is exactly constered into the Gospel,
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But for the more punctual and exact discovery of the Apostles sense in these Verses, it will be needful to consider the particulars [ to which he tells the believing Jews they were come ] severally, and distinctly.
But for the more punctual and exact discovery of the Apostles sense in these Verses, it will be needful to Consider the particulars [ to which he tells the believing jews they were come ] severally, and distinctly.
The First thing he tells them they are come to, is to Mount Sion, of which for the clearer comprehension of the Apostles meaning by it, some things may be particularly considered of that Mount as it stood circumstanced under the Law;
The First thing he tells them they Are come to, is to Mount Sion, of which for the clearer comprehension of the Apostles meaning by it, Some things may be particularly considered of that Mount as it stood circumstanced under the Law;
and this in especial, that the great Honour that is put upon it in Scripture, is principally with respect to the Temple that then stood upon the top of it,
and this in especial, that the great Honour that is put upon it in Scripture, is principally with respect to the Temple that then stood upon the top of it,
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and their private Worship where ever they were at home or abroad, (upon Solomon 's request to God at the first dedication of it) was generally directed towards this place.
and their private Worship where ever they were At home or abroad, (upon Solomon is request to God At the First dedication of it) was generally directed towards this place.
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as we see in the 6th of Daniel. This Temple, placed upon Mount Sion, was the only sanctified House where the mighty God was pleased to take up his dwelling since the World began;
as we see in the 6th of daniel. This Temple, placed upon Mount Sion, was the only sanctified House where the mighty God was pleased to take up his Dwelling since the World began;
the City of Jerusalem and the Land of Canaan, were only holy relatively and upon collateral accounts, the City with reference to the Temple, the place of God's residence,
the city of Jerusalem and the Land of Canaan, were only holy relatively and upon collateral accounts, the city with Referente to the Temple, the place of God's residence,
and therefore he is said to love it above all the dwelling places of Jacob. Here the long expected Messiah, the Son of God, Christ himself was brought,
and Therefore he is said to love it above all the Dwelling places of Jacob. Here the long expected Messiah, the Son of God, christ himself was brought,
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by Mount Sion, the heavenly Jerusalem, and the City of the living God, the same thing is intended and this is the meaning, ye are come to all that was typified by them,
by Mount Sion, the heavenly Jerusalem, and the city of the living God, the same thing is intended and this is the meaning, you Are come to all that was typified by them,
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and all that was promised on the Churches behalf to them, to every Promise made to the Church under those denominations, which is no other but the Gospel-state and the blessed Priviledges and Administrations thereof in its fulness and glory;
and all that was promised on the Churches behalf to them, to every Promise made to the Church under those denominations, which is no other but the Gospel state and the blessed Privileges and Administrations thereof in its fullness and glory;
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the Apostle declares the meaning of these places to be spiritual, and neither of private interpretation nor literal signification, that the Jews might cease doting upon them in that low and mean sense,
the Apostle declares the meaning of these places to be spiritual, and neither of private Interpretation nor literal signification, that the jews might cease doting upon them in that low and mean sense,
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and all spiritual Worship and Service is continually offered up, and the whole Church is one intire living Temple, wherein God is always spiritually served,
and all spiritual Worship and Service is continually offered up, and the Whole Church is one entire living Temple, wherein God is always spiritually served,
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but fellow-citizens with the saints and of the houshold of God, and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone, in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
but fellow-citizens with the Saints and of the household of God, and Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, jesus christ himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom all the building fitly framed together grows unto an holy temple in the Lord:
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And he that is arrived at this true Gospel-state, and all the glorious Enjoyments of it, to have access to the Father, through the Son, by that one Spirit, he is come to the true Mount Sion and the real Temple, where God will dwell for ever, he abides in the nearest access to God he is capable of,
And he that is arrived At this true Gospel state, and all the glorious Enjoyments of it, to have access to the Father, through the Son, by that one Spirit, he is come to the true Mount Sion and the real Temple, where God will dwell for ever, he abides in the nearest access to God he is capable of,
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and although the signification of this, is the same with Mount Sion, yet it is greatly farthering to the Apostle's design, the mention of it, that so the Jews might think nothing valuable amongst them was lost,
and although the signification of this, is the same with Mount Sion, yet it is greatly farthering to the Apostle's Design, the mention of it, that so the jews might think nothing valuable among them was lost,
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but all to be found with great advantage in the profession of the Gospel, the whole Religion of that National Church of the Jews being contained in this City,
but all to be found with great advantage in the profession of the Gospel, the Whole Religion of that National Church of the jews being contained in this city,
and is called Jerusalem; a vast difference there was between coming to that dreadful, barren Mount Sinai, in the Wilderness of Horeb, and the City of the living God.
and is called Jerusalem; a vast difference there was between coming to that dreadful, barren Mount Sinai, in the Wilderness of Horeb, and the city of the living God.
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the Gospel Church is built up and managed as the Temple was [ which was the soul and glory of this City ] in every particular, by God's own punctual direction, and there is his delight;
the Gospel Church is built up and managed as the Temple was [ which was the soul and glory of this city ] in every particular, by God's own punctual direction, and there is his delight;
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as the Psalmist says comprehensively and prophetically of it under the name of Sion, Beautiful for scituation is mount Sion, the joy of the whole earth:
as the Psalmist Says comprehensively and prophetically of it under the name of Sion, Beautiful for situation is mount Sion, the joy of the Whole earth:
and this City, as it is called the heavenly Jerusalem, and the City of the living God, is opposed to the earthly Jerusalem, as it abode during the whole state of the Law;
and this city, as it is called the heavenly Jerusalem, and the city of the living God, is opposed to the earthly Jerusalem, as it Abided during the Whole state of the Law;
for we are told in the Epistle to the Galatians, that that was in bondage with her Children as well as Mount Sinai; but Jerusalem, which is above, says he is free, which is this heavenly Jerusalem he here speaks of;
for we Are told in the Epistle to the Galatians, that that was in bondage with her Children as well as Mount Sinai; but Jerusalem, which is above, Says he is free, which is this heavenly Jerusalem he Here speaks of;
and therefore in the following words the Apostle tells them who the Inhabitants are of this Mount and City to which they are come, God, the Judge of all, Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant,
and Therefore in the following words the Apostle tells them who the Inhabitants Are of this Mount and city to which they Are come, God, the Judge of all, jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant,
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4thly, All the true Members of it, even upon Earth, are holy and heavenly Persons, their conversation, NONLATINALPHABET, their City-conversation is in Heaven,
4thly, All the true Members of it, even upon Earth, Are holy and heavenly Persons, their Conversation,, their City-conversation is in Heaven,
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The third think Believers are said to come to, is an innumerable company of Angels; the expression is taken out of the 7th of Daniel, where it is said, speaking of God, Thousand thousands minister unto him,
The third think Believers Are said to come to, is an innumerable company of Angels; the expression is taken out of the 7th of daniel, where it is said, speaking of God, Thousand thousands minister unto him,
for by the Blood of his Cross all things in Heaven and Earth are gathered together in and under him as their Supreme Head and Soveraign, and make but one Incorporation;
for by the Blood of his Cross all things in Heaven and Earth Are gathered together in and under him as their Supreme Head and Sovereign, and make but one Incorporation;
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and they declare themselves upon all occasions to be fellow-servants with the Saints in all Christ's Concerns, in all the Affairs of his House and Family.
and they declare themselves upon all occasions to be Fellow servants with the Saints in all Christ's Concerns, in all the Affairs of his House and Family.
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and also by being present in the publick and solemn Assemblies of the Church, where they not only joyn and concur in the Worship and Service performed,
and also by being present in the public and solemn Assemblies of the Church, where they not only join and concur in the Worship and Service performed,
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so they are continually ascending and descending and visiting the Saints here below, and using all endeavours to bring them safe to the same blessed state with themselves,
so they Are continually ascending and descending and visiting the Saints Here below, and using all endeavours to bring them safe to the same blessed state with themselves,
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and to all the Advantages of their Service and Ministry, in general, they have the care of all the Elect, the whole Body of the Faithful are committed to their charge and keeping, we are told the Angels of the Lord encampeth about them that fear him, as they did about Elisha of old.
and to all the Advantages of their Service and Ministry, in general, they have the care of all the Elect, the Whole Body of the Faithful Are committed to their charge and keeping, we Are told the Angels of the Lord encampeth about them that Fear him, as they did about Elisha of old.
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How many gracious and wonderful Deliverances does Christ effect for his Church in general, and each individual Member of it, by the Angelical Ministry? the manner of which,
How many gracious and wondered Deliverances does christ Effect for his Church in general, and each Individu Member of it, by the Angelical Ministry? the manner of which,
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so they are now employed to be continually suggesting the Mind and Will of God to the Hearts and Spirits of his chosen, and to counter-work the Devil in all his Temptations and Suggestions to the contrary;
so they Are now employed to be continually suggesting the Mind and Will of God to the Hearts and Spirits of his chosen, and to counterwork the devil in all his Temptations and Suggestions to the contrary;
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but the Angels work upon us only as external Operators, and so what they do is by making impressions upon our Faculties from outward and external Means and Circumstances suted thereunto,
but the Angels work upon us only as external Operators, and so what they do is by making impressions upon our Faculties from outward and external Means and circumstances suited thereunto,
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upon this account it is that St. Paul tells us, that the Apostles by their Preaching and Suffering were a Spectacle to Angels, the holy Angels beheld their Spiritual Courage and Conquest with wonderful satisfaction;
upon this account it is that Saint Paul tells us, that the Apostles by their Preaching and Suffering were a Spectacle to Angels, the holy Angels beheld their Spiritual Courage and Conquest with wondered satisfaction;
and after added to that addition to cut off his Head to please a Dalilah, and at last came to make himself his own Idol, by taking to himself that glory that should have been ascribed to God, at last an Angel smote him and dispatch'd him to his own place, by a woful and miserable Catastrophey:
and After added to that addition to Cut off his Head to please a Delilah, and At last Come to make himself his own Idol, by taking to himself that glory that should have been ascribed to God, At last an Angel smote him and dispatched him to his own place, by a woeful and miserable Catastrophey:
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this our Saviour himself told the Jews, when he was encompass'd with a Roman Guard, he could upon request to his Father have more then twelve legions of angels to rescue and assist him, which exceeded the number of Men the Romans then had in their whole Army,
this our Saviour himself told the jews, when he was encompassed with a Roman Guard, he could upon request to his Father have more then twelve legions of Angels to rescue and assist him, which exceeded the number of Men the Romans then had in their Whole Army,
and in the Revelations we find the Angels constantly employed by God as the great Executioners of his Wrath upon the Churches Enemies to the end of the World.
and in the Revelations we find the Angels constantly employed by God as the great Executioners of his Wrath upon the Churches Enemies to the end of the World.
1st, To the rest of our Souls in Heaven, for they wait upon every dying Believer to comfort and chear his spirit so soon as ever it hath left the Body,
1st, To the rest of our Souls in Heaven, for they wait upon every dying Believer to Comfort and cheer his Spirit so soon as ever it hath left the Body,
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And 2dly, They will be assisting and instrumental [ though it be effected by the mighty Power of God ] to call and raise the Bodies of the Saints out of their Graves at last:
And 2dly, They will be assisting and instrumental [ though it be effected by the mighty Power of God ] to call and raise the Bodies of the Saints out of their Graves At last:
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and by their Ministry the Dead in Christ shall rise first, the Trumpet that will sound to summon them out of their ashes will be an Angelical sound, probably the Voice of the Arch-Angel;
and by their Ministry the Dead in christ shall rise First, the Trumpet that will found to summon them out of their Ashes will be an Angelical found, probably the Voice of the Arch-Angel;
and when they arise out of the Earth, they will together with all the Saints then living, be caught up by the Angels and conveyed by them to meet the Lord in the Air, [ the last office the Angels will have to perform, ] and so will ever abide with him.
and when they arise out of the Earth, they will together with all the Saints then living, be caught up by the Angels and conveyed by them to meet the Lord in the Air, [ the last office the Angels will have to perform, ] and so will ever abide with him.
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Whose heart would not burn within him upon the contemplation of these things, that God should be such a lover of Men, that the Eternal Son should by his death redeem them;
Whose heart would not burn within him upon the contemplation of these things, that God should be such a lover of Men, that the Eternal Son should by his death Redeem them;
but now under the Gospel, Angels and Men by the Blood of the Cross are embodyed into one Fellowship and Society, united in and under one head, engaged in the same Worship and Service,
but now under the Gospel, Angels and Men by the Blood of the Cross Are embodied into one Fellowship and Society, united in and under one head, engaged in the same Worship and Service,
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1st, That instead of the Assembly of all the Males three times a Year at Jerusalem, which is called in Scripture the great congregation, they are come now to the great Assembly of all the Members of the true Catholick Church amongst Mankind, to all the true servants of God both of Jews and Gentiles, that any where call upon God in Spirit and Truth,
1st, That instead of the Assembly of all the Males three times a Year At Jerusalem, which is called in Scripture the great congregation, they Are come now to the great Assembly of all the Members of the true Catholic Church among Mankind, to all the true Servants of God both of jews and Gentiles, that any where call upon God in Spirit and Truth,
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and that God would have such a general Assembly, and such an universal Church of the first-born throughout all Nations, without any farther respect to the Jews or their Church, was a secret undiscovered till the Gospel Revelation came.
and that God would have such a general Assembly, and such an universal Church of the firstborn throughout all nations, without any farther respect to the jews or their Church, was a secret undiscovered till the Gospel Revelation Come.
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and therefore the Apostle when he names the Church of the first-born, adds, as explanatory of it, whose names are inrolled in Heaven, that is in the Lamb's Book of Life, in the Roll of God's eternal purposes and councels, there they are Registred,
and Therefore the Apostle when he names the Church of the firstborn, adds, as explanatory of it, whose names Are enrolled in Heaven, that is in the Lamb's Book of Life, in the Roll of God's Eternal Purposes and Counsels, there they Are Registered,
and though many excellent particular Saints were amongst them, yet they were in their National Constitution but a figure and representation of this true Saintship,
and though many excellent particular Saints were among them, yet they were in their National Constitution but a figure and representation of this true Saintship,
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The greatest difficulty that seems to be in this part of the Apostles Comparison, is, what is meant by this expression, the general assembly; since there neither was,
The greatest difficulty that seems to be in this part of the Apostles Comparison, is, what is meant by this expression, the general assembly; since there neither was,
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but of that Church every where assembling in several and distinct parts, 'tis spoken in opposition to the Assemblies of the Jews, who were but one particular nation assembling at one place in Jerusalem, to which they were confin'd;
but of that Church every where assembling in several and distinct parts, it's spoken in opposition to the Assemblies of the jews, who were but one particular Nation assembling At one place in Jerusalem, to which they were confined;
they have the same Faith and Hope, the same Priviledges and Enjoyments, and [ wherein the Life of the Union lies ] they are all united under one common Head,
they have the same Faith and Hope, the same Privileges and Enjoyments, and [ wherein the Life of the union lies ] they Are all united under one Common Head,
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] ye are not after an Earthly manner come with your Bodies to any such assembly as that at mount Sinai, nor as that of the Males at the earthly Jerusalem, but ye are come which is infinitely better, in your Souls and Spirits,
] you Are not After an Earthly manner come with your Bodies to any such assembly as that At mount Sinai, nor as that of the Males At the earthly Jerusalem, but you Are come which is infinitely better, in your Souls and Spirits,
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and are all present together in one Spirit, though corporally divided, having but one common interest, rejoycing in the welfare and prosperity of each other,
and Are all present together in one Spirit, though corporally divided, having but one Common Interest, rejoicing in the welfare and Prosperity of each other,
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This is of all others the most truly Honourable and Noble Society that we can converse with in this World, here the Blessing is commanded life for evermore: here's the Crown of all Mans glory and Happiness to be obtained;
This is of all Others the most truly Honourable and Noble Society that we can converse with in this World, Here the Blessing is commanded life for evermore: here's the Crown of all men glory and Happiness to be obtained;
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the foundation of this Glorious Happy and Blessed Assembly stands sure, and this is the seal of it, the Lord knows them that are his, they are those God has eternally designed for Happiness and Glory, their Record is on high, their Names are in the Roll of God's eternal Determinations:
the Foundation of this Glorious Happy and Blessed Assembly Stands sure, and this is the seal of it, the Lord knows them that Are his, they Are those God has eternally designed for Happiness and Glory, their Record is on high, their Names Are in the Roll of God's Eternal Determinations:
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And this ought to seem strange to none, for no Man can with any tollerable sense conceive that infinite Wisdom should make any thing and not at the same time design it to its utmost end;
And this ought to seem strange to none, for no Man can with any tolerable sense conceive that infinite Wisdom should make any thing and not At the same time Design it to its utmost end;
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and to me it seems that the whole system of those objections that are made against the Doctrine of God's Decrees touching Mens eternal condition is fully discarded with this one consideration;
and to me it seems that the Whole system of those objections that Are made against the Doctrine of God's Decrees touching Men's Eternal condition is Fully discarded with this one consideration;
and how he would behave himself when he should be brought into being and existence, 'twas all one for him in point of Justice to determin his condition before he was made,
and how he would behave himself when he should be brought into being and existence, 'twas all one for him in point of justice to determine his condition before he was made,
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as to determine it at the day of Judgment, after all the actions of his Life were over, the prescience of God cannot with any tollerable satisfaction to our own reason be denyed,
as to determine it At the day of Judgement, After all the actions of his Life were over, the prescience of God cannot with any tolerable satisfaction to our own reason be denied,
or else he could not design any certain end to himself by it, but might remain ignorant of the success and event of a Creature which he had from himself given being to, which is absurd to suppose,
or Else he could not Design any certain end to himself by it, but might remain ignorant of the success and event of a Creature which he had from himself given being to, which is absurd to suppose,
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for infinite knowledge must needs comprehend and look beyond all finite actions, and therefore when God made Man with freedom of choice he must needs foreknow [ that made that faculty ] which way his will would incline,
for infinite knowledge must needs comprehend and look beyond all finite actions, and Therefore when God made Man with freedom of choice he must needs foreknow [ that made that faculty ] which Way his will would incline,
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and incapable of making any certain determination with himself about him. We find in Scripture prescience and election always go together, and prescience has the precedence,
and incapable of making any certain determination with himself about him. We find in Scripture prescience and election always go together, and prescience has the precedence,
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so in St. Peters first Epistle he calls those to whom he wrote, elect according to the foreknowledge of God, and St. Paul in his deep and solemn discourse about this matter tells us, whom he did foreknow them also he did predestinate.
so in Saint Peter's First Epistle he calls those to whom he wrote, elect according to the foreknowledge of God, and Saint Paul in his deep and solemn discourse about this matter tells us, whom he did foreknow them also he did predestinate.
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5thly, They are said to come to God the Judge of all, they are come to the Lord paramount of the Church, the great author and end of all transactions therein;
5thly, They Are said to come to God the Judge of all, they Are come to the Lord paramount of the Church, the great author and end of all transactions therein;
As this mighty Judge was accompanied with all possible terror and dread at Mount Sinai, and all the People kept upon pain of Death at a great distance from him, to tell us how far removed from God every Man is by the Law,
As this mighty Judge was accompanied with all possible terror and dread At Mount Sinai, and all the People kept upon pain of Death At a great distance from him, to tell us how Far removed from God every Man is by the Law,
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and between the wicked, prophane, persecuting part of the World and the Church, God the Judge of all will determine it on the Churches side, will vindicate their innocency,
and between the wicked, profane, persecuting part of the World and the Church, God the Judge of all will determine it on the Churches side, will vindicate their innocency,
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And how great a comfort ought this to be to every sincere Christian, however persecuted and oppressed by Men, to consider, that yet the righteous God is of his side,
And how great a Comfort ought this to be to every sincere Christian, however persecuted and oppressed by Men, to Consider, that yet the righteous God is of his side,
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this St. Paul encouraged himself in the prospect of, in the midst of all the Heroclitons and Hurricanes of Persecution he met with, There is, says he, laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give unto me.
this Saint Paul encouraged himself in the prospect of, in the midst of all the Heroclitons and Hurricanes of Persecution he met with, There is, Says he, laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give unto me.
3dly, All the dreadful fears and apprehensions of God that ever since the fall have inhabited the minds of Men, are by this access unto God discharged and dismiss'd;
3dly, All the dreadful fears and apprehensions of God that ever since the fallen have inhabited the minds of Men, Are by this access unto God discharged and dismissed;
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this is that which hath kept the whole World in bondage all their days, the fear of God as their Judge standing at the door, ready to execute Wrath upon all Disobedience;
this is that which hath kept the Whole World in bondage all their days, the Fear of God as their Judge standing At the door, ready to execute Wrath upon all Disobedience;
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nor can he any way discharge or disburden himself of it, for 'tis engraven in his being and is part of himself, every Man's own Conscience, which is the ability he has to judge of himself, with reference to the Judgment of God, is God's Vice-Roy,
nor can he any Way discharge or disburden himself of it, for it's engraven in his being and is part of himself, every Man's own Conscience, which is the ability he has to judge of himself, with Referente to the Judgement of God, is God's Vice-Roy,
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who shall lay any thing to our charge? since the Supreme Judge of all the World is for us? what now can trouble us? what is it can now engender sorrow in our breasts? we are now impregnable against ever being made truly miserable, he that has God of his side can never be made unhappy;
who shall lay any thing to our charge? since the Supreme Judge of all the World is for us? what now can trouble us? what is it can now engender sorrow in our breasts? we Are now impregnable against ever being made truly miserable, he that has God of his side can never be made unhappy;
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the Apostle mentions all the parts of the Gospel, Catholick Church, both in Heaven and in Earth, to manifest to what a Noble and Honourable Society we are joyned and incorporated by the Faith of the Gospel,
the Apostle mentions all the parts of the Gospel, Catholic Church, both in Heaven and in Earth, to manifest to what a Noble and Honourable Society we Are joined and incorporated by the Faith of the Gospel,
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this Expression throws that foolish, idle Fiction of Purgatory quite out of dores, 'tis by this Expression of the Apostle excommunicated and utterly cast out of the Catholick Church for ever;
this Expression throws that foolish, idle Fiction of Purgatory quite out of doors, it's by this Expression of the Apostle excommunicated and utterly cast out of the Catholic Church for ever;
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but they are all perfect and compleat, which utterly confutes all the fictitious doting Dreams of such a refining state as Purgatory, every departed Saint's spirit is in a state of perfection with God, they are all in his presence,
but they Are all perfect and complete, which utterly confutes all the fictitious doting Dreams of such a refining state as Purgatory, every departed Saint's Spirit is in a state of perfection with God, they Are all in his presence,
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These three things are very plainly deductive from hence: 1. That all the Saints departed are in a state of Perfection and enjoy a blessed Communion with God. 2. That they also enjoy a Communion with the Church militant here.
These three things Are very plainly deductive from hence: 1. That all the Saints departed Are in a state of Perfection and enjoy a blessed Communion with God. 2. That they also enjoy a Communion with the Church militant Here.
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and wheresoever any Gospel-worship is offered up upon Earth, they are present in spirit and concur in it, the Service and Worship of Heaven is of the very same nature with that of the Saints upon Earth,
and wheresoever any Gospel worship is offered up upon Earth, they Are present in Spirit and concur in it, the Service and Worship of Heaven is of the very same nature with that of the Saints upon Earth,
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thô performed in the Royal Presence, and in the heavenly Temple, and in some respects differently circumstanc'd. 2. They have a tender regard to all the labouring, fighting, striving Servants of Christ here below, wishing a happy success to them,
though performed in the Royal Presence, and in the heavenly Temple, and in Some respects differently circumstanced. 2. They have a tender regard to all the labouring, fighting, striving Servants of christ Here below, wishing a happy success to them,
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well remembring that themselves were lately in that condition, the state of the Church here that is at Sea and tossed with many storms, no doubt is much in their minds,
well remembering that themselves were lately in that condition, the state of the Church Here that is At Sea and tossed with many storms, no doubt is much in their minds,
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thô they are safely arrived themselves in the Harbour of Eternal Rest and Happiness. 3. They rejoyce greatly in all the Churches prosperity, and particularly in its increase;
though they Are safely arrived themselves in the Harbour of Eternal Rest and Happiness. 3. They rejoice greatly in all the Churches Prosperity, and particularly in its increase;
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and are now experimentally informed what blessedness attends and waits upon every converted saved Soul. 4. They have communion with the Church here below, by being present with Christ,
and Are now experimentally informed what blessedness attends and waits upon every converted saved Soul. 4. They have communion with the Church Here below, by being present with christ,
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and beholding his blessed intercession for it, taking unspeakable delight and satisfaction therein, they behold all the concerns of the militant Church constantly presented before the Father by the Son,
and beholding his blessed Intercession for it, taking unspeakable delight and satisfaction therein, they behold all the concerns of the militant Church constantly presented before the Father by the Son,
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1. We have communion with them in this respect, when ever we address our selves to God and perform any Worship to the Divine Majesty, we do it with this certain assurance and knowledge, that he is incompassed with the holy Angels and all the Souls of the perfected and blessed,
1. We have communion with them in this respect, when ever we address our selves to God and perform any Worship to the Divine Majesty, we do it with this certain assurance and knowledge, that he is encompassed with the holy Angels and all the Souls of the perfected and blessed,
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and so in every act of Divine Worship we have a sort of communion with them, he that converseth with any great King, has a relative communion with his whole Court as appurtenant to him. 2. We are come unto them,
and so in every act of Divine Worship we have a sort of communion with them, he that Converseth with any great King, has a relative communion with his Whole Court as appurtenant to him. 2. We Are come unto them,
and have a communion with them upon this account, because we are in the same state that brought them thither, we are in possession of the very same title to glory that brought them to it, we have in faith what they have in fruition,
and have a communion with them upon this account, Because we Are in the same state that brought them thither, we Are in possession of the very same title to glory that brought them to it, we have in faith what they have in fruition,
And lastly, we are come to them so, as to receive great incouragement from them in our Christian Course, by contemplating what it has brought them unto;
And lastly, we Are come to them so, as to receive great encouragement from them in our Christian Course, by contemplating what it has brought them unto;
The preference of Christ to Moses as a Mediator, is largely discoursed of in this Epistle, Moses was but a typical Mediator, employed as a middle person between God and the People,
The preference of christ to Moses as a Mediator, is largely discoursed of in this Epistle, Moses was but a typical Mediator, employed as a middle person between God and the People,
which consideration perhaps may help to unfold that difficult expression of St. Paul to the Galat. A mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.
which consideration perhaps may help to unfold that difficult expression of Saint Paul to the Galatians A Mediator is not a Mediator of one, but God is one.
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In two things the Apostle makes the especial difference between Christ and Moses to lie, 1. Christ was the Surety of the Covenant unto God on the Peoples part;
In two things the Apostle makes the especial difference between christ and Moses to lie, 1. christ was the Surety of the Covenant unto God on the Peoples part;
under Moses the People constantly failed in their part, and he was no way to undertake or perform for them. 2. Christ confirmed the Covenant by his own Death, which Moses did not;
under Moses the People constantly failed in their part, and he was no Way to undertake or perform for them. 2. christ confirmed the Covenant by his own Death, which Moses did not;
and such a Mediator as he is, that lives for ever to make intercession, is infinitely better than to be baptized into Moses in the Cloud and in the Sea.
and such a Mediator as he is, that lives for ever to make Intercession, is infinitely better than to be baptised into Moses in the Cloud and in the Sea.
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After all the Promises, Predictions, Types, and Prefigurations of him, the Apostle tells the believing Jews, they are at last come to this Jesus, to this Mediator and Saviour, their Fathers having travelled through so many Ages and Dispensations before they arrived at his appearing, it would be the very last degree of all folly and contradiction to their own interest, to think of drawing back and returning to those terrene Elements, by which he was figuratively represented,
After all the Promises, Predictions, Types, and Prefigurations of him, the Apostle tells the believing jews, they Are At last come to this jesus, to this Mediator and Saviour, their Father's having traveled through so many Ages and Dispensations before they arrived At his appearing, it would be the very last degree of all folly and contradiction to their own Interest, to think of drawing back and returning to those terrene Elements, by which he was figuratively represented,
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and which have now by his appearance totally spent themselves in his signification, coming to him as Mediator of this new Covenant, implies coming to all the Benefits and Advantages of this Covenant,
and which have now by his appearance totally spent themselves in his signification, coming to him as Mediator of this new Covenant, Implies coming to all the Benefits and Advantages of this Covenant,
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for all the Promises of God are in him, yea, and in him Amen; 'tis certain the Apostle, by calling Christ the Mediator of the new Covenant, intends to shew the excellency of the Gospel-state beyond that at Mount Sinai, for the Law there given is said to be ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediator, which Mediator was Moses, by consent both of God and the People;
for all the Promises of God Are in him, yea, and in him Amen; it's certain the Apostle, by calling christ the Mediator of the new Covenant, intends to show the excellency of the Gospel state beyond that At Mount Sinai, for the Law there given is said to be ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediator, which Mediator was Moses, by consent both of God and the People;
upon which account they are said to be baptized into him, and in regard God designed Christ as the glorious Mediator of a better Covenant, he well approved of what the People said when they desired, that God would not himself speak any more to them,
upon which account they Are said to be baptised into him, and in regard God designed christ as the glorious Mediator of a better Covenant, he well approved of what the People said when they desired, that God would not himself speak any more to them,
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but deliver his Commands by Moses, because it was a Preparative intimation of the necessity of a better Covenant, attended with a more sufficient Mediator, who had no sins of his own to account for,
but deliver his Commands by Moses, Because it was a Preparative intimation of the necessity of a better Covenant, attended with a more sufficient Mediator, who had no Sins of his own to account for,
and so could approach unto God without that dread and fear that accompanied Moses in the service he performed. Two things will be necessary to be explained, fully to unfold the Apostle's sense, 1. What is meant by a Mediator;
and so could approach unto God without that dread and Fear that accompanied Moses in the service he performed. Two things will be necessary to be explained, Fully to unfold the Apostle's sense, 1. What is meant by a Mediator;
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By a Mediator here, is meant one that represents the People, and intercedes to God on their behalf, which was the circumstance of Moses; that these two qualifications might be eminently appurtenant to Christ, to compleat him for that service in a way infinitely exceeding Moses, he is God and Man in one person;
By a Mediator Here, is meant one that represents the People, and intercedes to God on their behalf, which was the circumstance of Moses; that these two qualifications might be eminently appurtenant to christ, to complete him for that service in a Way infinitely exceeding Moses, he is God and Man in one person;
and to be ready to vanish away) and is called the first Covenant, and the Gospel preached of old to Abraham, and published at large by Christ and his Apostles, which is called the New Covenant:
and to be ready to vanish away) and is called the First Covenant, and the Gospel preached of old to Abraham, and published At large by christ and his Apostles, which is called the New Covenant:
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and the Gospel that Law and Covenant of Grace, the Legacy he left to the World, was to be dispensed to the Legatees by his grand Executor the Holy Ghost:
and the Gospel that Law and Covenant of Grace, the Legacy he left to the World, was to be dispensed to the Legatees by his grand Executor the Holy Ghost:
Punctually to pursue the Apostles drift in this place by this expression, the best way is to shew in what particulars this new covenant to which he tells the Believing Hebrews they were come, exceeded the old, which was the point he designed to himself to make good.
Punctually to pursue the Apostles drift in this place by this expression, the best Way is to show in what particulars this new Covenant to which he tells the Believing Hebrews they were come, exceeded the old, which was the point he designed to himself to make good.
1st, Both Covenants agreed in this, they both had a Mediator, an internuncius between God and Man, which was to inform us of the vast distance sin had made between them, what a vast gulph there was fixed between Heaven and Earth,
1st, Both Covenants agreed in this, they both had a Mediator, an internuncius between God and Man, which was to inform us of the vast distance since had made between them, what a vast gulf there was fixed between Heaven and Earth,
2dly, This New Covenant delivers us from all the Fear, Bondage, and Condemnation, which the Old Covenant brought upon us, the Law left Men to answer to God for their disobedience, without either assistance or remedy,
2dly, This New Covenant delivers us from all the fear, Bondage, and Condemnation, which the Old Covenant brought upon us, the Law left Men to answer to God for their disobedience, without either assistance or remedy,
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by coming to the Mediator of this New Covenant, we are totally discharged from any concern with the Law or the first Covenant, the satisfaction of Christ to God's Justice is fully accepted in our stead,
by coming to the Mediator of this New Covenant, we Are totally discharged from any concern with the Law or the First Covenant, the satisfaction of christ to God's justice is Fully accepted in our stead,
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for all our disobedience of the Law of Works, and by this New Covenant we are wholly discharged from any obligation to the Old, God found fault with it,
for all our disobedience of the Law of Works, and by this New Covenant we Are wholly discharged from any obligation to the Old, God found fault with it,
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3dly, This New Covenant much exceeds the other in its nature and constitution, for it always admits of Repentance and Pardon, which the other never did, 'tis an intire Law of Grace, accepts of sincerity of intention, in the stead of perfection of action,
3dly, This New Covenant much exceeds the other in its nature and constitution, for it always admits of Repentance and Pardon, which the other never did, it's an entire Law of Grace, accepts of sincerity of intention, in the stead of perfection of actium,
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the great security of Mens Salvation under this New Covenant is, that we are kept by the mighty power of God through faith unto salvation, and that when Men work out their salvation, 'tis God that worketh in them both to will and to do of his own good pleasure;
the great security of Men's Salvation under this New Covenant is, that we Are kept by the mighty power of God through faith unto salvation, and that when Men work out their salvation, it's God that works in them both to will and to do of his own good pleasure;
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'tis his power that is perfected in weakness, and grace only that proves sufficient for us in this case, the ways and methods by which this Divine assistance of the Holy Ghost from above, is conveyed into the Hearts and spirits of Men is admirable,
it's his power that is perfected in weakness, and grace only that Proves sufficient for us in this case, the ways and methods by which this Divine assistance of the Holy Ghost from above, is conveyed into the Hearts and spirits of Men is admirable,
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but known only to God, and out of the compass of all humane discovery, a Man born after the Spirit is compared to the Wind, the effects of which we know,
but known only to God, and out of the compass of all humane discovery, a Man born After the Spirit is compared to the Wind, the effects of which we know,
and still to reward their motion Heaven-ward with more and farther grace, and how far he is pleased in others to reward with Divine assistance, endeavours purely Natural and Human, is a knowledge too high for us,
and still to reward their motion Heavenward with more and farther grace, and how Far he is pleased in Others to reward with Divine assistance, endeavours purely Natural and Human, is a knowledge too high for us,
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and what we cannot by searching attain to, this we are sure of, that grace is never wanting to such as make a faithful improvement of what power they have, he that under the Gospel does but what he can do, will be sure to be enabled to do what he should do, I make no question but that generally speaking grace comes in to the assistance of Humane endeavours,
and what we cannot by searching attain to, this we Are sure of, that grace is never wanting to such as make a faithful improvement of what power they have, he that under the Gospel does but what he can do, will be sure to be enabled to do what he should do, I make no question but that generally speaking grace comes in to the assistance of Humane endeavours,
as it did upon St. Paul, to make him an instance in this point, and makes a perfect conquest of the Soul unto Christ, where there is nothing but a Wicked Profane opposition against him.
as it did upon Saint Paul, to make him an instance in this point, and makes a perfect conquest of the Soul unto christ, where there is nothing but a Wicked Profane opposition against him.
Had not this Divine assistance been a gracious appurtenant to the Covenant of Grace, Mankind had never reaped the benefit of it, no terms of Salvation that were consisting with the Holiness and Justice of God,
Had not this Divine assistance been a gracious appurtenant to the Covenant of Grace, Mankind had never reaped the benefit of it, no terms of Salvation that were consisting with the Holiness and justice of God,
so that if either we consider the Mediator of this New Covenant, or the Covenant it self, we shall perceive the great advantage the Apostle has of his side in the comparison,
so that if either we Consider the Mediator of this New Covenant, or the Covenant it self, we shall perceive the great advantage the Apostle has of his side in the comparison,
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The last thing the Apostle mentions, and which he couples and conjoyns with the Mediator of this New Covenant, as inseparably appurtenant to both, is the Blood of Sprinkling, which he says, speaks better things than the Blood of Abel;
The last thing the Apostle mentions, and which he couples and conjoins with the Mediator of this New Covenant, as inseparably appurtenant to both, is the Blood of Sprinkling, which he Says, speaks better things than the Blood of Abel;
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this is particularly and emphatically mentioned, because the death and suffering of Christ, the shedding of his precious Blood, was the greatest performance of his mediatory Work here upon Earth, the grand Fundamental of the New Covenant, and of all the effects and consequences of it, all was purchased by this as the price of it,
this is particularly and emphatically mentioned, Because the death and suffering of christ, the shedding of his precious Blood, was the greatest performance of his mediatory Work Here upon Earth, the grand Fundamental of the New Covenant, and of all the effects and consequences of it, all was purchased by this as the price of it,
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purge your Consciences from dead Works, so that by this expression the Apostle calling this blood the blood of sprinkling, we are to understand that this is the soul purifying, soul-justifying, and soul-saving blood, of which all the Sacrific'd Blood since the World began,
purge your Consciences from dead Works, so that by this expression the Apostle calling this blood the blood of sprinkling, we Are to understand that this is the soul purifying, soul-justifying, and Soul-saving blood, of which all the Sacrificed Blood since the World began,
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since Abel 's first Sacrifices were but a Type, and Prefiguration, 'tis being sprinkled with this, that gives entrance and admittance into Heaven, the true sanctuary, of which admittance into the Earthly sanctuary by the sprinkling of blood was but a Type,
since Abel is First Sacrifices were but a Type, and Prefiguration, it's being sprinkled with this, that gives Entrance and admittance into Heaven, the true sanctuary, of which admittance into the Earthly sanctuary by the sprinkling of blood was but a Type,
which refers to that universal advantage the gentile World should reap by it, this blood is not like the blood of the legal sacrifices, that was often shed,
which refers to that universal advantage the gentile World should reap by it, this blood is not like the blood of the Legal Sacrifices, that was often shed,
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and reached but to one Nation, this blood is of that infinite value, that the whole race of Mankind, the whole World are sprinkled with it in order to Justification and Salvation,
and reached but to one nation, this blood is of that infinite valve, that the Whole raze of Mankind, the Whole World Are sprinkled with it in order to Justification and Salvation,
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this blood the Apostle says speaks better things then the blood of Abel, which was a consideration of great moment unto the Jews. Some modern interpreters [ for I see it in no ancient Author ] conceive by the blood of Abel here, is not meant his own blood,
this blood the Apostle Says speaks better things then the blood of Abel, which was a consideration of great moment unto the jews. some modern Interpreters [ for I see it in no ancient Author ] conceive by the blood of Abel Here, is not meant his own blood,
and he gave such a Testimonial to them, that in the foregoing Chapter the Apostle says upon that account he is yet spoken of, not as 'tis vulgarly rendred yet speaketh, but is yet spoken of:
and he gave such a Testimonial to them, that in the foregoing Chapter the Apostle Says upon that account he is yet spoken of, not as it's vulgarly rendered yet speaks, but is yet spoken of:
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for it must needs call for vengeance and punishment, and therefore there seems at first view to be little commendation given to the blood of Christ by saying that it speaks better things then the blood of Abel, for it could not speak worse,
for it must needs call for vengeance and punishment, and Therefore there seems At First view to be little commendation given to the blood of christ by saying that it speaks better things then the blood of Abel, for it could not speak Worse,
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now 'tis plain, the Apostle in saying that Christ's blood speaks better things then the blood of Abel speaks, alludes to the speaking and crying of Abel 's blood from the ground unto God,
now it's plain, the Apostle in saying that Christ's blood speaks better things then the blood of Abel speaks, alludes to the speaking and crying of Abel is blood from the ground unto God,
but after any of them had received it, there were many false Judaizing Apostles who endeavour'd all they could to engage them to a relapse and apostasie either in whole or in part, the Apostles business as has been often suggested is to prevent this latter,
but After any of them had received it, there were many false Judaizing Apostles who endeavoured all they could to engage them to a relapse and apostasy either in Whole or in part, the Apostles business as has been often suggested is to prevent this latter,
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and some of the Apostles having openly to their faces reproached the Jewish Nation with it, that they had been the betrayers and murderers of this Holy and Blessed Jesus the Son of God, they could not reasonably hope for nor expect any benefit from that blood they had so murderously shed.
and Some of the Apostles having openly to their faces reproached the Jewish nation with it, that they had been the betrayers and murderers of this Holy and Blessed jesus the Son of God, they could not reasonably hope for nor expect any benefit from that blood they had so murderously shed.
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To obviate this objection, the Apostle after he had mentioned the Mediator of this New Covenant and his blood wherewith he sprinkles the World, to which he tells them by the Gospel they were come, adds this, [ which is of peculiar force and reference to the Jews, and very emphatically argumentum ad hominem ] that this blood speaks better things then the blood of Abel, Abel was murdered and his blood spake and cryed from the Ground to Heaven for yengeance upon his brother that murdered him,
To obviate this objection, the Apostle After he had mentioned the Mediator of this New Covenant and his blood wherewith he sprinkles the World, to which he tells them by the Gospel they were come, adds this, [ which is of peculiar force and Referente to the jews, and very emphatically argumentum ad hominem ] that this blood speaks better things then the blood of Abel, Abel was murdered and his blood spoke and cried from the Ground to Heaven for yengeance upon his brother that murdered him,
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Nothing is more usual in St. Paul 's Writings [ especially in his Epistle to the Romans ] than to answer Objections, that were then well and commonly known, without reciting them, of which we at this day are often ignorant,
Nothing is more usual in Saint Paul is Writings [ especially in his Epistle to the Romans ] than to answer Objections, that were then well and commonly known, without reciting them, of which we At this day Are often ignorant,
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and the glorious Inhabitants of this Spiritual Mount Sion, and the Heavenly Jerusalem, not only all the true Saints upon Earth, the Church of the first-born written in Heaven,
and the glorious Inhabitants of this Spiritual Mount Sion, and the Heavenly Jerusalem, not only all the true Saints upon Earth, the Church of the firstborn written in Heaven,
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nothing could be more destructive and ruinous to the true Interest of the believing Hebrews, than to turn their backs upon such a Communion, to go back to the Old Covenant that God upon Man's account found fault with,
nothing could be more destructive and ruinous to the true Interest of the believing Hebrews, than to turn their backs upon such a Communion, to go back to the Old Covenant that God upon Man's account found fault with,
the Jews much boasted of, and rested in those literal Typical Advantages they had above the rest of the World, upon which they might with very good reason value themselves;
the jews much boasted of, and rested in those literal Typical Advantages they had above the rest of the World, upon which they might with very good reason valve themselves;
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that instead of a Legal Temporary Temple built upon Mount Sion, and an Earthly Jerusalem, they are come to the true signified Mount Sion, to the Spiritual and Heavenly Temple, which is Christ Mystical, where God dwells for ever,
that instead of a Legal Temporary Temple built upon Mount Sion, and an Earthly Jerusalem, they Are come to the true signified Mount Sion, to the Spiritual and Heavenly Temple, which is christ Mystical, where God dwells for ever,
and thereby to all that was signified by, and all that was any where promised unto Jerusalem and Mount Sion, instead of that Dreadful Appearance of the Angels upon Mount Sinai, with which they were so terrified,
and thereby to all that was signified by, and all that was any where promised unto Jerusalem and Mount Sion, instead of that Dreadful Appearance of the Angels upon Mount Sinai, with which they were so terrified,
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and from which they were kept at so great a distance, they are now come to an innumerable Company of Angels, that is, to a sweet Fellowship, Brotherhood, and Communion with them;
and from which they were kept At so great a distance, they Are now come to an innumerable Company of Angels, that is, to a sweet Fellowship, Brotherhood, and Communion with them;
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we are now Men and Angels all of the same Family and Houshold, and the Saints on Earth have the whole Ministry and Service of the Angels employed on their behalf, they are now always ascending and descending about their Affairs,
we Are now Men and Angels all of the same Family and Household, and the Saints on Earth have the Whole Ministry and Service of the Angels employed on their behalf, they Are now always ascending and descending about their Affairs,
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instead of the National Church of the Jews assembled at Jerusalem, they are come to the General Assembly and Church of the first-born, whose Names are written in Heaven.
instead of the National Church of the jews assembled At Jerusalem, they Are come to the General Assembly and Church of the firstborn, whose Names Are written in Heaven.
To the general Assembling of the true Catholick Church, who Assemble and Worship all the World over in Spirit and Truth, without any confinement to any place whatever, they are come to them,
To the general Assembling of the true Catholic Church, who Assemble and Worship all the World over in Spirit and Truth, without any confinement to any place whatever, they Are come to them,
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as well those in Heaven as those on Earth, even to God himself [ which is as far as they can come ] the judge of all: under the Law they were not suffered so much as to approach the outward signs of his Presence,
as well those in Heaven as those on Earth, even to God himself [ which is as Far as they can come ] the judge of all: under the Law they were not suffered so much as to approach the outward Signs of his Presence,
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and nothing appears now from thence but a Scepter of Mercy held forth, they are come to the Spirits of just men made perfect, not only to the Fellowship and Fraternity of all the Saints living, from the Fraternity of an outward, Typical,
and nothing appears now from thence but a Sceptre of Mercy held forth, they Are come to the Spirits of just men made perfect, not only to the Fellowship and Fraternity of all the Saints living, from the Fraternity of an outward, Typical,
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Chap. before, and all the Apostles, and those Blessed Saints they had conversed with in the first times of the Gospel, who were then removed and gone to their rest,
Chap. before, and all the Apostles, and those Blessed Saints they had conversed with in the First times of the Gospel, who were then removed and gone to their rest,
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But to the Son himself in his own House, able to save to the uttermost all that come to God by him, in that he liveth for ever to make Intercession for them,
But to the Son himself in his own House, able to save to the uttermost all that come to God by him, in that he lives for ever to make Intercession for them,
yet they speak two different Languages, Abel 's Blood called and cried unto God for vengeance upon Cain, but this pleads and cries aloud for pardon and forgiveness,
yet they speak two different Languages, Abel is Blood called and cried unto God for vengeance upon Cain, but this pleads and cries aloud for pardon and forgiveness,
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'tis of such Jews St. James writes in his Epistle directed to the Twelve Tribes, when he tells them, A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways;
it's of such jews Saint James writes in his Epistle directed to the Twelve Tribes, when he tells them, A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways;
and is unresolved whether he shall be a Jew or a Christian, the Apostle conjures them upon their utmost peril not to refuse him that speaks from Heaven, which is no other than God himself speaking by his Son,
and is unresolved whither he shall be a Jew or a Christian, the Apostle conjures them upon their utmost peril not to refuse him that speaks from Heaven, which is no other than God himself speaking by his Son,
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and declaring by a solemn voice from Heaven, even from the excellent Glory, that he was his Beloved Son in whom he was well pleased, which beloved and blessed Son of God might well be said to speak from Heaven,
and declaring by a solemn voice from Heaven, even from the excellent Glory, that he was his beloved Son in whom he was well pleased, which Beloved and blessed Son of God might well be said to speak from Heaven,
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and glories, and sure mercies of the Gospel, may remain, the Gospel is the last and only remedy that God has provided for sinful Man, 'tis a fearful thing to fall into his hands,
and Glories, and sure Mercies of the Gospel, may remain, the Gospel is the last and only remedy that God has provided for sinful Man, it's a fearful thing to fallen into his hands,
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The Consideration of this Glorious and Honourable state to which by the Gospel we are come, this Celestial Mount of Spirits, should always inflame our minds with holy and thankful Contemplations,
The Consideration of this Glorious and Honourable state to which by the Gospel we Are come, this Celestial Mount of Spirits, should always inflame our minds with holy and thankful Contemplations,
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and also with fervent and devout adoration of that infinite goodness that has made such provision for the happiness, recovery and welfare of rebellious and apostate Man, that has opened the flood-gates of Heaven,
and also with fervent and devout adoration of that infinite Goodness that has made such provision for the happiness, recovery and welfare of rebellious and apostate Man, that has opened the floodgates of Heaven,
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how happy were it if instead of mean, low, and perishing satisfactions, Men would solace themselves with this heart-satisfying and everlasting Salvation, let us follow the example of Moses, who when God proclaimed his Name unto him,
how happy were it if instead of mean, low, and perishing satisfactions, Men would solace themselves with this heart-satisfying and everlasting Salvation, let us follow the Exampl of Moses, who when God proclaimed his Name unto him,
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and caused all his goodness to pass before him, the Text says, Moses made haste, and bowed his head towards the earth and worshipped, he only heard the report of what we possess and enjoy, our whole business therefore should be to exalt the Praises of so Gracious a Benefactor,
and caused all his Goodness to pass before him, the Text Says, Moses made haste, and bowed his head towards the earth and worshipped, he only herd the report of what we possess and enjoy, our Whole business Therefore should be to exalt the Praises of so Gracious a Benefactor,
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and Praise, and all Worship, and Service, and Adoration will be due throughout all Generations, from time to time, till time ceaseth and is dissolved in Eternity, and thence Eternally. FINIS.
and Praise, and all Worship, and Service, and Adoration will be due throughout all Generations, from time to time, till time ceases and is dissolved in Eternity, and thence Eternally. FINIS.
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