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S. Anthony 's Sermon on the 1. Sunday in Advent.
S. Anthony is Sermon on the 1. Sunday in Advent.
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Luc. 21. v. 25. There shall be Signs in the Sun, and in the Moon and Stars;Luke 21. v. 25. There shall be Signs in the Sun, and in the Moon and Stars;
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and on Earth distress of Nations.
and on Earth distress of nations.
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HEre are Four Things observable, according as there are Four Advents, viz. Into Flesh, into the Mind, to Death,
Here Are Four Things observable, according as there Are Four Advents, viz. Into Flesh, into the Mind, to Death,
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and to the final Judgment. 1. The coming into Flesh, and this is the Assumption of humane Flesh, in those words, There shall be Signs in the Sun;
and to the final Judgement. 1. The coming into Flesh, and this is the Assump of humane Flesh, in those words, There shall be Signs in the Sun;
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for the Sun is the Son of God. The 2d. (Advent) is into the Mind spiritually;
for the Sun is the Son of God. The 2d. (Advent) is into the Mind spiritually;
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and this is the purgation of our Mind, or protection against Sin, or bestowing Vertues on us. In these words;
and this is the purgation of our Mind, or protection against since, or bestowing Virtues on us. In these words;
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There shall be Signs in the Moon. The 3d. is, In Death, which is the division of Soul and Body:There shall be Signs in the Moon. The 3d. is, In Death, which is the division of Soul and Body:
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in these words, And in the Stars. The 4th. is, in the end of all things, when there shall be a discussing of Merits, and punishing of Vices:
in these words, And in the Stars. The 4th. is, in the end of all things, when there shall be a discussing of Merits, and punishing of Vices:
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in these words, And on Earth distress of Nations, &c. There shall be Signs in the Sun. ] The Sun (so called because it shines alone, Sol quod solus luceat) is Christ, who dwells in Light inaccessible:
in these words, And on Earth distress of nations, etc. There shall be Signs in the Sun. ] The Sun (so called Because it shines alone, Sol quod solus luceat) is christ, who dwells in Light inaccessible:
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in compare with whose sanctity and brightness, all that of the Saints suffers diminution:
in compare with whose sanctity and brightness, all that of the Saints suffers diminution:
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Therefore it's said, (Esa. 64.) We are all become unclean, and all our Righteousnesses like menstruous Clothes.
Therefore it's said, (Isaiah 64.) We Are all become unclean, and all our Righteousness like menstruous Clothes.
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This Sun (as it is Revel. 6.) is become black as Sackcloth of Hair. This Sun (as it is Revel. 6.) is become black as sackcloth of Hair.
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For with the Sackcloth of our Humanity, he covered the Light of his Divinity. I have made Sackcloth my clothing;
For with the sackcloth of our Humanity, he covered the Light of his Divinity. I have made sackcloth my clothing;
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(Psal. 68.) And what has the Son of God to do with Sackcloth? With this Garment, not God, but the sinner;
(Psalm 68.) And what has the Son of God to do with sackcloth? With this Garment, not God, but the sinner;
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not the Creator, but the offendor ought to be clothed. It is the Garment of the Penitent, not of him that forgives sin.
not the Creator, but the Offender ought to be clothed. It is the Garment of the Penitent, not of him that forgives since.
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What hast thou therefore to do with Sackcloth? It was very necessary for sinful Man:
What hast thou Therefore to do with sackcloth? It was very necessary for sinful Man:
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because it repenteth me that I have made man, that is, I am punished for the sake of man.
Because it Repenteth me that I have made man, that is, I am punished for the sake of man.
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Hence (Esa. 43.) Ye have made me to serve with your sins, &c. The Sun therefore was black as Sackcloth of Hair. Hence (Isaiah 43.) You have made me to serve with your Sins, etc. The Sun Therefore was black as sackcloth of Hair.
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Under the Sackcloth of Flesh, the brightness of Eternal Light hid it self.
Under the sackcloth of Flesh, the brightness of Eternal Light hid it self.
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Concerning whom it's said, (Esa. 45.15.) Verily thou art a God that hidest thy self.
Concerning whom it's said, (Isaiah 45.15.) Verily thou art a God that hidest thy self.
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And, Esa. 53. His face was as it were hidden.
And, Isaiah 53. His face was as it were hidden.
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And well is it said Hidden. For the Hook of the Divinity, was hidden in the Bait of Humanity. That (as Isa. says, cap. 27. v. 1.) He might slay the Whale, (that is, the Devil) which is in the Sea, (that is, in the salt and bitter world.) Hence it is said, Job 40. In his eyes, as with an hook he shall take him:
And well is it said Hidden. For the Hook of the Divinity, was hidden in the Bait of Humanity. That (as Isaiah Says, cap. 27. v. 1.) He might slay the Whale, (that is, the devil) which is in the Sea, (that is, in the salt and bitter world.) Hence it is said, Job 40. In his eyes, as with an hook he shall take him:
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that is, Behemoth. The humble takes the proud; our little Infant, the old Serpent.
that is, behemoth. The humble Takes the proud; our little Infant, the old Serpent.
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Therefore it's said, Isa. 11. The sucking Child shall play on the hole of the Asp,
Therefore it's said, Isaiah 11. The sucking Child shall play on the hold of the Asp,
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and the weaned Child shall put his hand on the Cockatrice Den Our Infant wrapt in swadling Bands, laid in a Cratch, by his powerful hand draws the Asp and the Cockatrice, that is, the Devil, out of his Hole and Den, that is, the conscience of a sinner. The Sun therefore became black, as Sackcloth of Hair: O the first! O the last!and the weaned Child shall put his hand on the Cockatrice Den Our Infant wrapped in swaddling Bans, laid in a Cratch, by his powerful hand draws the Asp and the Cockatrice, that is, the devil, out of his Hold and Den, that is, the conscience of a sinner. The Sun Therefore became black, as sackcloth of Hair: Oh the First! O the last!
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O the high one, and yet humble and vile!
O the high one, and yet humble and vile!
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And we (says Isa. 53.) counted him as a leprous Person, smitten of God and humbled. And we (Says Isaiah 53.) counted him as a leprous Person, smitten of God and humbled.
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Concerning whose humbled sublimity speaks Isa. 6. I saw the Lord sitting upon his Throne, high and lifted up.
Concerning whose humbled sublimity speaks Isaiah 6. I saw the Lord sitting upon his Throne, high and lifted up.
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Observe, what his sitting is, what the high Throne, what the sign of the Lord lifted up.
Observe, what his sitting is, what the high Throne, what the Signen of the Lord lifted up.
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His sitting , is the humble inclination of the Divinity in the Humanity.
His sitting, is the humble inclination of the Divinity in the Humanity.
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Thus Ecclesiastic. 38. v. 19. The Potter sitting at his work, and turning the Wheel about with his Feet, is always carefully set at his work.
Thus Ecclesiastic. 38. v. 19. The Potter sitting At his work, and turning the Wheel about with his Feet, is always carefully Set At his work.
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The Potter is the Son of God; concerning whom (Psal. 32.) it's said, Who fashioneth their hearts one after another.
The Potter is the Son of God; Concerning whom (Psalm 32.) it's said, Who fashioneth their hearts one After Another.
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He sits in flesh, to wit, he humbled himself to ( i. e. for the sake of) his work: i. e. our Salvation.
He sits in Flesh, to wit, he humbled himself to (i. e. for the sake of) his work: i. e. our Salvation.
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Hence Isa. 28. That he may do his work, his strange work, &c. Greg. He shall come into the World, that he may do his work, that is, redeem Man-kind.
Hence Isaiah 28. That he may do his work, his strange work, etc. Greg. He shall come into the World, that he may do his work, that is, Redeem Mankind.
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But it is his strange work: for it was not agreeable to the Divinity, to be spit upon, whipped, crucified.
But it is his strange work: for it was not agreeable to the Divinity, to be spit upon, whipped, Crucified.
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He with the feet of his humanity turns about the Wheel of our Nature, which before ran to death;
He with the feet of his humanity turns about the Wheel of our Nature, which before ran to death;
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that to whom it was said before, Earth thou art, and thou shalt go to Earth;
that to whom it was said before, Earth thou art, and thou shalt go to Earth;
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now it may be said to him, Blessed art thou, and happy shalt thou be.
now it may be said to him, Blessed art thou, and happy shalt thou be.
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The Gospel plainly enough declares, in what sollicitude he always was the space of 33. Years,
The Gospel plainly enough declares, in what solicitude he always was the Molle of 33. years,
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for the perfecting of his Work.
for the perfecting of his Work.
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Whence Psal. 61. it's said, I ran in thirst. For he ran to the Cross with such eagerness, as to a Furnace,
Whence Psalm 61. it's said, I ran in thirst. For he ran to the Cross with such eagerness, as to a Furnace,
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for to strengthen and consummate his work there, that he made no answer to Pilate, lest the business of our salvation should be hindred.
for to strengthen and consummate his work there, that he made no answer to Pilate, lest the business of our salvation should be hindered.
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The Throne, (so called from its solidity) is the Humanity of Christ, which leaning upon Seven Pillars, remains every ways constant and solid.
The Throne, (so called from its solidity) is the Humanity of christ, which leaning upon Seven Pillars, remains every ways constant and solid.
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Hence it's said Isa. 4. In that day seven Women shall take hold on one Man, saying:
Hence it's said Isaiah 4. In that day seven Women shall take hold on one Man, saying:
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We will eat our own Bread, and wear our own Apparel: only let thy name be called upon us, take away our reproach. We will eat our own Bred, and wear our own Apparel: only let thy name be called upon us, take away our reproach.
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The seven Women are the seven gifts of the H. Ghost;
The seven Women Are the seven Gifts of the H. Ghost;
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they are called Women, because no Man is begotten to God, but by the H. Spirit.
they Are called Women, Because no Man is begotten to God, but by the H. Spirit.
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The Man is Christ; one man, i. e. one alone, without sin;
The Man is christ; one man, i. e. one alone, without since;
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whom the seven Women shall take hold of, i. e. the seven gifts of the H. Spirit, that they may firmly hold him, and not let him go.
whom the seven Women shall take hold of, i. e. the seven Gifts of the H. Spirit, that they may firmly hold him, and not let him go.
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These all pass unto Christ; they lay hold on none else, for there is no other Man that sinneth not;
These all pass unto christ; they lay hold on none Else, for there is no other Man that Sinneth not;
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in all others the Spirit has the lodging of Tribulation, not the mansion of Rest:
in all Others the Spirit has the lodging of Tribulation, not the mansion of Rest:
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for the Spirit was in the Prophets, and other just Men, but because they were Men,
for the Spirit was in the prophets, and other just Men, but Because they were Men,
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and therefore sinners, it was in them, but did not abide in them. Whence it is said only of Christ, John 1. Ʋpon whom thou shalt see the H. Ghost descending and abiding, he it is that baptizeth with the H. Ghost.
and Therefore Sinners, it was in them, but did not abide in them. Whence it is said only of christ, John 1. Ʋpon whom thou shalt see the H. Ghost descending and abiding, he it is that baptizeth with the H. Ghost.
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They shall take hold of one Man, saying, We will eat our own Bread, &c. There the Gloss, He that hath bread and cloathing, needs nothing.
They shall take hold of one Man, saying, We will eat our own Bred, etc. There the Gloss, He that hath bred and clothing, needs nothing.
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We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel; We will eat our own bred, and wear our own apparel;
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it signifies, that the H. Ghost possesses all things equally with the Father, and is not in want of any thing.
it signifies, that the H. Ghost Possesses all things equally with the Father, and is not in want of any thing.
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Let thy name be called upon us, that is, let them be called Christians from thee, who desire to enjoy thine Incarnation.Let thy name be called upon us, that is, let them be called Christians from thee, who desire to enjoy thine Incarnation.
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Take away our reproach; lest by the stench of Vices being expelled out of Mens hearts, we be farther often forced to change our Lodging.Take away our reproach; lest by the stench of Vices being expelled out of Men's hearts, we be farther often forced to change our Lodging.
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The Humanity therefore of Christ, (in which the Divinity sate, as in a Throne, i. e. humbled it self, was high and lifted up. High, in the incomparable sanctity of his life.
The Humanity Therefore of christ, (in which the Divinity sat, as in a Throne, i. e. humbled it self, was high and lifted up. High, in the incomparable sanctity of his life.
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Hence, Joh. 3. He that cometh from above is above all, viz. in excellency of Life:
Hence, John 3. He that comes from above is above all, viz. in excellency of Life:
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and lifted up, that is, on the Tree of the Cross.
and lifted up, that is, on the Tree of the Cross.
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Whence, Joh. 12. If I be lifted up, I will draw all Men unto my self, viz. by the Hook of the Cross.
Whence, John 12. If I be lifted up, I will draw all Men unto my self, viz. by the Hook of the Cross.
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In which our Sun being covered with Sack-cloth, was signed with five Signs. Therefore it's said, There shall be signs in the Sun:
In which our Sun being covered with sackcloth, was signed with five Signs. Therefore it's said, There shall be Signs in the Sun:
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which signs were the five wounds in the Body of Christ. These are the five Cities which are spoke of, Isa. 19. In that Day there shall be five Cities in the Land of Egypt, speaking the Language of Canaan, &c. One shall be called the City of the Sun. Egypt is, by interpretation, sorrow, or darkness.
which Signs were the five wounds in the Body of christ. These Are the five Cities which Are spoke of, Isaiah 19. In that Day there shall be five Cities in the Land of Egypt, speaking the Language of Canaan, etc. One shall be called the city of the Sun. Egypt is, by Interpretation, sorrow, or darkness.
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The Land of Egypt, that is, the flesh of Christ was in sorrow.
The Land of Egypt, that is, the Flesh of christ was in sorrow.
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Heb. 5. Offering with tears and strong crying, &c. In this Land were five Cities, that is, five wounds, which are Cities of refuge, to which whosoever flees, shall be delivered.
Hebrew 5. Offering with tears and strong crying, etc. In this Land were five Cities, that is, five wounds, which Are Cities of refuge, to which whosoever flees, shall be Delivered.
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— It follows, Speaking the Language of Canaan; The wounds of Christ cry to the Father for mercy, not vengeance.
— It follows, Speaking the Language of Canaan; The wounds of christ cry to the Father for mercy, not vengeance.
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— It follows, One shall be called the City of the Sun. The wound of his side is the City of the Sun:
— It follows, One shall be called the city of the Sun. The wound of his side is the city of the Sun:
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For, in the opening of the Lords side, the Gate of Paradise was opened, through which the splendor of Eternal Light shined to us.
For, in the opening of the lords side, the Gate of Paradise was opened, through which the splendour of Eternal Light shined to us.
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The Naturalists say, that blood drawn from the side of a Dove, clears the Eyes of blemishes.
The Naturalists say, that blood drawn from the side of a Dove, clears the Eyes of blemishes.
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Even so, the blood of Christ drawn by the Souldiers Lance from the side of Christ, illuminated the Eyes of such as were born blind, that is, of Man-kind.
Even so, the blood of christ drawn by the Soldiers Lance from the side of christ, illuminated the Eyes of such as were born blind, that is, of Mankind.
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Thus far the Explication of Signs in the Sun. ' It follows, There shall be signs in the Moon.
Thus Far the Explication of Signs in the Sun. ' It follows, There shall be Signs in the Moon.
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] Concerning which it is said, Apocal. 6. The Moon is become all as blood. And, Joel 2. The Moon shall be turned into blood.
] Concerning which it is said, Apocalypse 6. The Moon is become all as blood. And, Joel 2. The Moon shall be turned into blood.
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God made two Luminaries, the greater Luminary and the lesser.
God made two Luminaries, the greater Luminary and the lesser.
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The greater is the Angelical Spirit, the lesser is the Soul of Man. Whence it is called the Moon,
The greater is the Angelical Spirit, the lesser is the Soul of Man. Whence it is called the Moon,
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as if you should say, one of those that shine.
as if you should say, one of those that shine.
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For the Soul of Man was created for this end, that relishing heavenly things, it might praise the Creator, For the Soul of Man was created for this end, that relishing heavenly things, it might praise the Creator,
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as one of those blessed Spirits, and joyfully sing with the Sons of God. But by reason of its too great nearness to the Earth, it has contracted blackness, and has lost its clearness:
as one of those blessed Spirits, and joyfully sing with the Sons of God. But by reason of its too great nearness to the Earth, it has contracted blackness, and has lost its clearness:
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therefore it is necessary, if it would recover its brightness, that it should first be wholly turned into blood: which blood is contrition of heart: Of which it's said, Heb. 9.19. Moses taking the blood of Calves and Goats, with Water and scarlet Wool and Hyssop, he sprinkled both the Book and all the People.
Therefore it is necessary, if it would recover its brightness, that it should First be wholly turned into blood: which blood is contrition of heart: Of which it's said, Hebrew 9.19. Moses taking the blood of Calves and Goats, with Water and scarlet Wool and Hyssop, he sprinkled both the Book and all the People.
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— Moreover he sprinkled likewise with blood both the Tabernacle, and all the Vessels of the Ministery:
— Moreover he sprinkled likewise with blood both the Tabernacle, and all the Vessels of the Ministry:
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and almost all things are purged with blood, and without blood-shedding there is no remission: Behold how all the Moon becomes as blood.and almost all things Are purged with blood, and without bloodshedding there is no remission: Behold how all the Moon becomes as blood.
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But what does Moyses signifie? What the blood? What the water? What the scarlet wool? &c.
But what does Moses signify? What the blood? What the water? What the scarlet wool? etc.
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When the merciful and pittying Jesus Christ comes into the mind of sinners, then Moyses takes the blood.
When the merciful and pitying jesus christ comes into the mind of Sinners, then Moses Takes the blood.
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Moyses is a sinner, now converted from the Waters of Egypt, who ought to take these Five things.Moses is a sinner, now converted from the Waters of Egypt, who ought to take these Five things.
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' Viz. The blood of sorrowful contrition. The water of weeping confession. The wool of innocency and purity. The scarlet of Brotherly kindness. The hyssop of true humility.
' Viz. The blood of sorrowful contrition. The water of weeping Confessi. The wool of innocency and purity. The scarlet of Brotherly kindness. The hyssop of true humility.
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With these he ought to sprinkle the Book; that is, the secret of his heart, and all the people of his Cogitations;
With these he ought to sprinkle the Book; that is, the secret of his heart, and all the people of his Cogitations;
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and the Tabernacle, that is, his Body; and all its Vessels, that is, the five Senses.
and the Tabernacle, that is, his Body; and all its Vessels, that is, the five Senses.
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By the blood of Contrition, all things are cleansed, but still with a purpose of Confessing: But without Contrition there is no remission of sin.
By the blood of Contrition, all things Are cleansed, but still with a purpose of Confessing: But without Contrition there is no remission of since.
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Let it therefore be said, There shall be signs in the Moon. By the outward signs of the Penitent, are discovered the inward signs of Contrition.
Let it Therefore be said, There shall be Signs in the Moon. By the outward Signs of the Penitent, Are discovered the inward Signs of Contrition.
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When Chastity shines in the Body, Humility in deed, Abstinence in food, Vileness in cloathing, they are the forerunners of inward sanctification.
When Chastity shines in the Body, Humility in deed, Abstinence in food, Vileness in clothing, they Are the forerunners of inward sanctification.
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Hence it is, that the Lord promises these four to a Penitent Soul: Isa. 60.13. The glory of Libanus shall come unto thee, and the Fir-tree, the Box-tree, and Pine-tree together, to beautifie the place of my holiness.
Hence it is, that the Lord promises these four to a Penitent Soul: Isaiah 60.13. The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, and the Fir-tree, the Box-tree, and Pinetree together, to beautify the place of my holiness.
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The glory of Libanus is the chastity of the Body, of which the Soul glories, Ecclus. 24.13. I am exalted as a Cedar in Libanus, which signifies by interpretation, whiteness. The Cedar Tree drives away Serpents by its smell.
The glory of Lebanon is the chastity of the Body, of which the Soul Glories, Ecclus 24.13. I am exalted as a Cedar in Lebanon, which signifies by Interpretation, whiteness. The Cedar Tree drives away Serpents by its smell.
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In Libanus therefore, that is, in a chast Body the Soul is exalted, as a Cedar Tree;
In Lebanon Therefore, that is, in a chaste Body the Soul is exalted, as a Cedar Tree;
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because by the Odour of an holy Conversation, it drives away the Serpents of Demonaical suggestion and carnal concupiscence.
Because by the Odour of an holy Conversation, it drives away the Serpents of demoniacal suggestion and carnal concupiscence.
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— The Fir-tree which grows higher than other Trees, signifies Humility, which lifts up it self higher than other Vertues.
— The Fir-tree which grows higher than other Trees, signifies Humility, which lifts up it self higher than other Virtues.
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— The Box-tree, which is of a pale Colour, signifies abstinence in Meat and Drink: Of which, Isa. 30.20. The Lord shall give thee scant Bread, and short Water:
— The Box-tree, which is of a pale Colour, signifies abstinence in Meat and Drink: Of which, Isaiah 30.20. The Lord shall give thee scant Bred, and short Water:
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And Vers. 24. The young Asses (that is, the Penitents) which till the ground (that is, afflict their flesh) shall eat commixtum migma, mingled food. Migma (in the vulgar Latine) is Barley with the Chaff, whereby is signified hard fare.
And Vers. 24. The young Asses (that is, the Penitents) which till the ground (that is, afflict their Flesh) shall eat commixtum Migma, mingled food. migma (in the Vulgar Latin) is Barley with the Chaff, whereby is signified hard fare.
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The Pine-tree, out of which pitch is drawn, signifies meanness of Apparel, &c.
The Pinetree, out of which pitch is drawn, signifies meanness of Apparel, etc.
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SERMON II. Concerning all the Saints. Animae justorum in manu Dei sunt. Sap. 3. The Souls of just Men are in the hand of God. Wisd. 3.1. NOte here, that Noble Persons are wont to carry Seven Things in their Hands:SERMON II Concerning all the Saints. Spirits Justorum in manu Dei sunt. Sap. 3. The Souls of just Men Are in the hand of God. Wisdom 3.1. NOte Here, that Noble Persons Are wont to carry Seven Things in their Hands:
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viz. a Ring, Gloves, a Hawke, a Looking-glass, a Rod to correct, a Flower or Apple to smell to,viz. a Ring, Gloves, a Hawk, a Looking-glass, a Rod to correct, a Flower or Apple to smell to,
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and a Scepter to show their dignity. The Souls of just Men are in the hand of God, like to all these.
and a Sceptre to show their dignity. The Souls of just Men Are in the hand of God, like to all these.
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1. As a Ring, by faith: Ose. 2. I will betroth thee to me in faith.
1. As a Ring, by faith: Ose. 2. I will betrothed thee to me in faith.
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The ring of just Men, is hope of Heavenly things founded in Faith:
The ring of just Men, is hope of Heavenly things founded in Faith:
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but because faith without works is dead, and availes not to life Eternal, therefore it's said, Jerem. 22. If Jeconias were the Ring on my right hand, I would pluck him thence;
but Because faith without works is dead, and avails not to life Eternal, Therefore it's said, Jeremiah 22. If Jeconias were the Ring on my right hand, I would pluck him thence;
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because he did not perform the worthy works of faith. 2. The righteous ought to be in Gods hand as Gloves, by works of mercy:
Because he did not perform the worthy works of faith. 2. The righteous ought to be in God's hand as Gloves, by works of mercy:
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for he covers the Lords hand, who freely gives Almes to the Poor, and leaves it naked, who is unmerciful:
for he covers the lords hand, who freely gives Alms to the Poor, and leaves it naked, who is unmerciful:
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for what thou puttest in the hand of the poor, thou puttest in Gods hand:
for what thou puttest in the hand of the poor, thou puttest in God's hand:
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Matth. 25. What ye have done to one of these my little ones, ye have done to me.
Matthew 25. What you have done to one of these my little ones, you have done to me.
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The five fingers of this Glove, are five things that are required in Almes. 1. That it be speedy. 2. Large. 3. Of the best and choicest things. 4. Of Goods lawfully gotten. 5. Discreet: to those that are indigent.
The five fingers of this Glove, Are five things that Are required in Alms. 1. That it be speedy. 2. Large. 3. Of the best and Choicest things. 4. Of Goods lawfully got. 5. Discreet: to those that Are indigent.
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Concerning these five, Zacchaeus said, Luc. 9. Behold half of my goods I give to the poor.
Concerning these five, Zacchaeus said, Luke 9. Behold half of my goods I give to the poor.
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Behold, there's his readiness; half, there's the largeness; goods, there's the best things; my goods, there's his property in them:Behold, there's his readiness; half, there's the largeness; goods, there's the best things; my goods, there's his property in them:
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to the poor, there's discretion. But because works of mercy profit little, unless they be done in Charity; Therefore,
to the poor, there's discretion. But Because works of mercy profit little, unless they be done in Charity; Therefore,
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3. They ought to be in the hand of God, as Hawkes, God's Hawke is a heart full of Charity. Thence it draws to it self with the foot of affection all the good and evil of its neighbours,
3. They ought to be in the hand of God, as Hawks, God's Hawk is a heart full of Charity. Thence it draws to it self with the foot of affection all the good and evil of its neighbours,
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and makes advantage thereby, delighting in their good, sympathizing with their evils, and bearing those that are inflicted on it.
and makes advantage thereby, delighting in their good, sympathizing with their evils, and bearing those that Are inflicted on it.
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Deut. 11. Every place where your foot shall tread, shall be yours.
Deuteronomy 11. Every place where your foot shall tread, shall be yours.
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The two feet of Charity, are patience, whereby it suffers evil things, and benignity, whereby it loves their good: 1 Cor. 13. Charity is patient, is kind.
The two feet of Charity, Are patience, whereby it suffers evil things, and benignity, whereby it loves their good: 1 Cor. 13. Charity is patient, is kind.
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Note, that some are Kites and Crows, that fix only upon entrals and carcasses: Lament. 4. They have embraced dung. But the Hawke only seizes upon a noble prey.
Note, that Some Are Kites and Crows, that fix only upon entrails and carcases: Lament. 4. They have embraced dung. But the Hawk only seizes upon a noble prey.
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Also note, that a Hawke ought not to be carried without Gloves, because charity without the expression of good works, viz. works of mercy, outwardly, is worth nothing;
Also note, that a Hawk ought not to be carried without Gloves, Because charity without the expression of good works, viz. works of mercy, outwardly, is worth nothing;
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for the proof of affection, is action: 1 Joh. 3. He that hath this Worlds goods, &c. And because charity ought to proceed from a pure heart,
for the proof of affection, is actium: 1 John 3. He that hath this World's goods, etc. And Because charity ought to proceed from a pure heart,
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and a good conscience, 1 Tim. 1. Therefore,
and a good conscience, 1 Tim. 1. Therefore,
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4. Thou must be in the hand of God, as a Looking-glass, by purity of conscience;
4. Thou must be in the hand of God, as a Looking-glass, by purity of conscience;
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that thy Soul may be the Daughter of Sion, which is by interpretation a Glass, a glass of God's Majesty without spot,
that thy Soul may be the Daughter of Sion, which is by Interpretation a Glass, a glass of God's Majesty without spot,
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and the Image of his goodness; Wisd. 7. in which it may see God plainly by his image and likeness.
and the Image of his Goodness; Wisdom 7. in which it may see God plainly by his image and likeness.
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But observe that there are several things that hinder the reflection of an Image in a Glass: viz. the dust of pride;
But observe that there Are several things that hinder the reflection of an Image in a Glass: viz. the dust of pride;
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the inspection of a menstruous Woman, that is, of carnal concupiscence; the dirt of avarice; the rust of rancor and anger; the breath of detraction, &c.
the inspection of a menstruous Woman, that is, of carnal concupiscence; the dirt of avarice; the rust of rancour and anger; the breath of detraction, etc.
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Also because from a conscience purified from sin, a Man arises to the joy of contemplation,
Also Because from a conscience purified from since, a Man arises to the joy of contemplation,
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for Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God, Matth. 5. Therefore,
for Blessed Are the pure in heart, for they shall see God, Matthew 5. Therefore,
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5. We ought to be in the hand of God, as a Flower or Apple to smell to.
5. We ought to be in the hand of God, as a Flower or Apple to smell to.
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For a sweet smell goes forth from the Soul, as from a Flower or Apple, and all its affection, cogitation and delight, rests in God;
For a sweet smell Goes forth from the Soul, as from a Flower or Apple, and all its affection, cogitation and delight, rests in God;
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so that it says with the Psalmist, O Lord, all my desire is before thee.
so that it Says with the Psalmist, Oh Lord, all my desire is before thee.
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And that Cant. 1. When the King was at his Table, my spikenard gave its smell:
And that Cant 1. When the King was At his Table, my spikenard gave its smell:
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We will run in the savour of thy Ointments. We will run in the savour of thy Ointments.
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Concerning such a Soul the Spouse may say that Cant. 3. Who is this that ascendeth like a Pillar of smoke of perfumes? And, Cant. 4. The savour of thine Ointments is better than all Spices.
Concerning such a Soul the Spouse may say that Cant 3. Who is this that Ascendeth like a Pillar of smoke of perfumes? And, Cant 4. The savour of thine Ointments is better than all Spices.
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And, Cant. 7. The smell of thy mouth is as the smell of Apples.
And, Cant 7. The smell of thy Mouth is as the smell of Apples.
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And, Gen. 27. Behold the smell of my Son is like the smell of a Field, which the Lord hath blessed.
And, Gen. 27. Behold the smell of my Son is like the smell of a Field, which the Lord hath blessed.
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But because some are so wholly intent upon contemplation, that they neglect the care of their neighbours;
But Because Some Are so wholly intent upon contemplation, that they neglect the care of their neighbours;
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therefore the Soul is raised from contemplation, to be 6. A Rod in the Lord's hand, to correct others.
Therefore the Soul is raised from contemplation, to be 6. A Rod in the Lord's hand, to correct Others.
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As Paul says, 1 Cor. 4. Will ye that I come to you with a rod,
As Paul Says, 1 Cor. 4. Will you that I come to you with a rod,
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or in love and the spirit of meekness? But note, the rod is turned into a Staff and a Serpent, as Moyses his Rod was,or in love and the Spirit of meekness? But note, the rod is turned into a Staff and a Serpent, as Moses his Rod was,
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while he that corrects, exceeds his measures:
while he that corrects, exceeds his measures:
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Isa. 10. Woe to Ashur the rod of my fury, and a Staff is he, &c. Because he that ought to have been a rod, was become a staff. Now the Saints are like a soft and tender twig, while they reprove sinners with meekness;
Isaiah 10. Woe to Ashur the rod of my fury, and a Staff is he, etc. Because he that ought to have been a rod, was become a staff. Now the Saints Are like a soft and tender twig, while they reprove Sinners with meekness;
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but in the Day of Judgment they shall be a Rod of Iron, judging the reprobate without mercy,
but in the Day of Judgement they shall be a Rod of Iron, judging the Reprobate without mercy,
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when the Saints shall judg the Nations.
when the Saints shall judge the nations.
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Who if they be now in the Lord's hand as a Rod, they will be hereafter in the Lord's hand,
Who if they be now in the Lord's hand as a Rod, they will be hereafter in the Lord's hand,
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7. As a Scepter to show their dignity: Esa. 62. Thou shalt be a Crown of Glory in the hand of the Lord.
7. As a Sceptre to show their dignity: Isaiah 62. Thou shalt be a Crown of Glory in the hand of the Lord.
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Psal. 2. The Scepter of thy Kingdome is a right Scepter. Matth. 19. Ye shall sit upon twelve Seats, judging the twelve Tribes of Israel.
Psalm 2. The Sceptre of thy Kingdom is a right Sceptre. Matthew 19. You shall fit upon twelve Seats, judging the twelve Tribes of Israel.
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Thus the Souls of righteous Men are in the hand of God. And well is it said, that righteous Men are in Gods hand:
Thus the Souls of righteous Men Are in the hand of God. And well is it said, that righteous Men Are in God's hand:
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for as that which is contained in ones hand is a small thing, so the blessed are small in number, compared with the reprobate:
for as that which is contained in ones hand is a small thing, so the blessed Are small in number, compared with the Reprobate:
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Matth. 20. Many are called, but few are chosen. Eccl. 1. The number of fools is infinite.
Matthew 20. Many Are called, but few Are chosen. Ecclesiastes 1. The number of Fools is infinite.
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Also a thing in hand is always in readiness, and is carried at the pleasure of him that holds it,
Also a thing in hand is always in readiness, and is carried At the pleasure of him that holds it,
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so the Saints conform their will to the Divine will: thence in the Lords Prayer, Thy will be done.
so the Saints conform their will to the Divine will: thence in the lords Prayer, Thy will be done.
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And Jer. 18. As Clay is in the hand of the Potter, so are you, O House of Israel, in my hand.
And Jer. 18. As Clay is in the hand of the Potter, so Are you, Oh House of Israel, in my hand.
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Also as things in hand, are in perpetual remembrance, so the Eyes of the Lord are always upon the just:
Also as things in hand, Are in perpetual remembrance, so the Eyes of the Lord Are always upon the just:
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Esa. 49. Can a Woman forget her sucking Infant, &c.
Isaiah 49. Can a Woman forget her sucking Infant, etc.
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