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A SERMON Preached at a late Fast, before the Honourable House of COMMONS. REVEL. 1.7.
A SERMON Preached At a late Fast, before the Honourable House of COMMONS. REVEL. 1.7.
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Behold, he commeth with clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him:
Behold, he comes with Clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him:
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and all kindreds of the earth shall waile because of him.
and all kindreds of the earth shall wail Because of him.
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THE CONTEXT. I Shall make my way through the Context to my Text; so shall we fall more Clearly and Kindly into it.
THE CONTEXT. I Shall make my Way through the Context to my Text; so shall we fallen more Clearly and Kindly into it.
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Saint Iohn in this Book makes from His Time, a Discovery of Those Things, which Are,
Saint John in this Book makes from His Time, a Discovery of Those Things, which are,
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and Are to Be, till the World should Be no more. So the Greek addes to the second verse this Clause, Both Those things, that Are,
and are to Be, till the World should Be no more. So the Greek adds to the second verse this Clause, Both Those things, that are,
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and Those things, which are Ordained to Be, after Them. and Those things, which Are Ordained to Be, After Them.
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The Manner and Matter of this Discovery are Both exprest in the Title and First words of this Book, The Revelation of Iesus Christ.
The Manner and Matter of this Discovery Are Both expressed in the Title and First words of this Book, The Revelation of Iesus christ.
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Divines tell us, There are Two Glasses, in which All Things are seen, that are seen by a Prophetick Light, or a Light of Glory:
Divines tell us, There Are Two Glasses, in which All Things Are seen, that Are seen by a Prophetic Light, or a Light of Glory:
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The Person of our Lord Iesus; and The Trinity. The Scene of this whole Discourse or Discovery, called, The Revelation ;The Person of our Lord Iesus; and The Trinity. The Scene of this Whole Discourse or Discovery, called, The Revelation;
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from one end of the Book to the other, lyes in the Person of our Blessed Saviour.
from one end of the Book to the other, lies in the Person of our Blessed Saviour.
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This Divine Discourse is cast into the forme of an Epistle, convey'd by the Tongue of an Angel, the Hand of an Evangelist, to the Seven Churches in Asia.
This Divine Discourse is cast into the Form of an Epistle, conveyed by the Tongue of an Angel, the Hand of an Evangelist, to the Seven Churches in Asia.
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This Epistle hath Foure Parts: 1. A Salutation. 2 A two-fold Preface. 3. A Narration. 4. A Conclusion. This Epistle hath Foure Parts: 1. A Salutation. 2 A twofold Preface. 3. A Narration. 4. A Conclusion.
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The Salutation begins with the fourth verse, and ends where my Text begins. It consists of Prayers and Praises. The Salutation begins with the fourth verse, and ends where my Text begins. It consists of Prayers and Praises.
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Both Parts, Prayer and Praise, have for their Design, a Description of that Person, which is the Ground and Argument of all that Prophetick story, which the Epistle represents From, and In Heaven.
Both Parts, Prayer and Praise, have for their Design, a Description of that Person, which is the Ground and Argument of all that Prophetic story, which the Epistle represents From, and In Heaven.
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This Person is our Iesus, not according to that Fleshly Shape, in which He walkt among men, below:
This Person is our Iesus, not according to that Fleshly Shape, in which He walked among men, below:
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but according to that Spirituall Forme, that Divine Figure, in which He sits with God, and shines forth on Angels, above.
but according to that Spiritual Form, that Divine Figure, in which He sits with God, and shines forth on Angels, above.
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1. Prayer. The First Part in the Salutation is Prayer.
1. Prayer. The First Part in the Salutation is Prayer.
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This hath a Three-fold Description of our Saviours Divine Person: 1. A Distinction of Times in the Person of Christ.
This hath a Threefold Description of our Saviors Divine Person: 1. A Distinction of Times in the Person of christ.
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2. A Distinction of Things. 3. An Union of Times and Things in Him. A distinction of Times in Christ.
2. A Distinction of Things. 3. an union of Times and Things in Him. A distinction of Times in christ.
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This you may reade in the 4. verse, From Him, Which Is, Which Was, and Which is to Come. This you may read in the 4. verse, From Him, Which Is, Which Was, and Which is to Come.
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The whole Frame of Things is built with a Three-fold Partition, like the Temple, which makes a Three-fold Kingdome: 1. That of Nature. 2. That of the Mediatour. 3. That of the Father. These Three Kingdomes have their Full Revolutions,
The Whole Frame of Things is built with a Threefold Partition, like the Temple, which makes a Threefold Kingdom: 1. That of Nature. 2. That of the Mediator. 3. That of the Father. These Three Kingdoms have their Full Revolutions,
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and Severall Periods in that One Majestick Person of our Saviour.
and Several Periods in that One Majestic Person of our Saviour.
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1. The Kingdome of Nature lyes in the Glory of Christs Person, as Past. The first Creation was a kind of Incarnation;
1. The Kingdom of Nature lies in the Glory of Christ Person, as Past. The First Creation was a kind of Incarnation;
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for in that, the Image of God was made Flesh. Jesus Christ was the Seed of the world.
for in that, the Image of God was made Flesh. jesus christ was the Seed of the world.
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God calls him, The Seed of the Woman, Gen. 3.15.
God calls him, The Seed of the Woman, Gen. 3.15.
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He is the Seed in the Woman, which Sends Her forth, and Growes up out of Her. The Woman and the World are to Jesus Christ,
He is the Seed in the Woman, which Sends Her forth, and Grows up out of Her. The Woman and the World Are to jesus christ,
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as the Corne to the Blade, Eare and Huske. You reade, Rev. 1.15. The Feet of Christ were like unto Fine Brasse, as if they were Burning in a Fornace.
as the Corn to the Blade, Ear and Husk. You read, Rev. 1.15. The Feet of christ were like unto Fine Brass, as if they were Burning in a Furnace.
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The Formes of Nature are the Feet of the Lord Jesus. These are in the Divine Brightnesse of his Immortall Person, as in a Flame;
The Forms of Nature Are the Feet of the Lord jesus. These Are in the Divine Brightness of his Immortal Person, as in a Flame;
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Consumed in the Heat of a Greater Glory: yet stil Conspicuous and Transparent through the Light of it.Consumed in the Heat of a Greater Glory: yet still Conspicuous and Transparent through the Light of it.
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Therefore in this Kingdome, our Lord raignes with this Title, He That Was. 2. The Kingdome of the Mediatour.
Therefore in this Kingdom, our Lord reigns with this Title, He That Was. 2. The Kingdom of the Mediator.
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This is the Vnion or Marriage of the Two other Kingdoms, of Nature, and the Father; Time and Eternity. This is,
This is the union or Marriage of the Two other Kingdoms, of Nature, and the Father; Time and Eternity. This is,
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as a Flourishing Picture, which consists of Light and Shadow, making of Both, One Beauty. God is the Light, the Creature the Shadow, which here are interwoven, and shine mutually;
as a Flourishing Picture, which consists of Light and Shadow, making of Both, One Beauty. God is the Light, the Creature the Shadow, which Here Are interwoven, and shine mutually;
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The Creature By God, God In the Creature: so Both make but One Appearance, One Kingdome.
The Creature By God, God In the Creature: so Both make but One Appearance, One Kingdom.
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This is the Middle-state of things: Thorow this, God first Descends into Nature: Thorow this, All Things Ascend and return again out of Nature unto God.
This is the Middle-state of things: Thorough this, God First Descends into Nature: Thorough this, All Things Ascend and return again out of Nature unto God.
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Therefore this is cal'd Regnum Mediatorium : This is properly the Kingdome of Christ, as he is the Mediator :
Therefore this is called Kingdom Mediatorium: This is properly the Kingdom of christ, as he is the Mediator:
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In this our Lord Jesus is according to his Proper State and Person, known by This name, He That Is.
In this our Lord jesus is according to his Proper State and Person, known by This name, He That Is.
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3. The Kingdome of the Father.
3. The Kingdom of the Father.
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Here the God-head reignes in the Fulnesse of an Unmixt, the Freedome of an Unlimited Glory.
Here the Godhead reigns in the Fullness of an Unmix, the Freedom of an Unlimited Glory.
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The Kingdome of Christ is ever in Motion, till at last it roul it selfe into this sea, where it Perfectly loseth, and yet more Perfectly then ever, keeps its own Distinct State. This is the First Description.
The Kingdom of christ is ever in Motion, till At last it roll it self into this sea, where it Perfectly loses, and yet more Perfectly then ever, keeps its own Distinct State. This is the First Description.
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A Distinction of Things in the Person of Christ: And from the seven Spirits, which are before His Throne, ver. 4. A Distinction of Things in the Person of christ: And from the seven Spirits, which Are before His Throne, ver. 4.
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If these Spirits were Angels, they would in this place justifie and reward the Papists in their prayers to those Flaming Ministers.
If these Spirits were Angels, they would in this place justify and reward the Papists in their Prayers to those Flaming Ministers.
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God is a Spirit, but He is One. These then are some Middle-thing, not by Negation, that cannot be; but by Participation.
God is a Spirit, but He is One. These then Are Some Middle-thing, not by Negation, that cannot be; but by Participation.
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Seven is the Perfect number of the Creature comprehending its Labour and its Rest; its Six Dayes, and its Sabbath.Seven is the Perfect number of the Creature comprehending its Labour and its Rest; its Six Days, and its Sabbath.
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Seven times Seven is the Great Jubile, the Joy of All Things, in which they are Free,Seven times Seven is the Great Jubilee, the Joy of All Things, in which they Are Free,
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and Return to their First State.
and Return to their First State.
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God then As He varies himselfe into all the Distinct Formes of the Creature, as he carries them on thorow their Severall Changes, till he carry them up to His own Vnchangeable Rest:
God then As He Varies himself into all the Distinct Forms of the Creature, as he carries them on thorough their Several Changes, till he carry them up to His own Unchangeable Rest:
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So He is a Seven-fold Spirit. And this is the Spirituall Person of our Lord Jesus;
So He is a Sevenfold Spirit. And this is the Spiritual Person of our Lord jesus;
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Pan's Pipe composed of seven reeds; Seven being known by learned men for the Marriage-number. Revel. 5.6. A Lamb stands with seven hornes, and seven eyes, which are The Seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth. Pan's Pipe composed of seven reeds; Seven being known by learned men for the Marriage-number. Revel. 5.6. A Lamb Stands with seven horns, and seven eyes, which Are The Seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth.
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This is that Great Spirit our Lord Jesus, who in the form of a Seven-fold Spirit like a River with seven heads, lets forth the God-head and the Creation, one into another.
This is that Great Spirit our Lord jesus, who in the from of a Sevenfold Spirit like a River with seven Heads, lets forth the Godhead and the Creation, one into Another.
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The Union of all Times and Things in One Person. This is the first part of the fifth verse. The union of all Times and Things in One Person. This is the First part of the fifth verse.
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This Vnion is set forth by a Three-fold Expression: 1. The Appearance of all things in Christ.
This union is Set forth by a Threefold Expression: 1. The Appearance of all things in christ.
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2. The Presence of Christ in all. 3. The Power of Christ over all. 1. The Appearance of all things in Christ: Iesus Christ the faithfull witnesse.
2. The Presence of christ in all. 3. The Power of christ over all. 1. The Appearance of all things in christ: Iesus christ the faithful witness.
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Our Lord Jesus in glory is become the Image, and the Light : The Image, in which Each Thing is seen:
Our Lord jesus in glory is become the Image, and the Light: The Image, in which Each Thing is seen:
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The Light, by which that Image appears.
The Light, by which that Image appears.
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So He is both the Testimony and the Witnesse. He is the Faithfull witnesse: For He is the Truth of all things.
So He is both the Testimony and the Witness. He is the Faithful witness: For He is the Truth of all things.
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Every thing is seen in Him, according to its most Right, most Proper, and Solidest Appearance.
Every thing is seen in Him, according to its most Right, most Proper, and Solidest Appearance.
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2. The Presence of Christ in all. The first-born from the dead.
2. The Presence of christ in all. The firstborn from the dead.
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v. 5. c. 1. Our Lord Jesus was in Nature, so He became capable of dying, He sinks himselfe out of Nature into The Darknesse, which is a Shadow flying round about this Creation, so He dyes.
v. 5. c. 1. Our Lord jesus was in Nature, so He became capable of dying, He sinks himself out of Nature into The Darkness, which is a Shadow flying round about this Creation, so He dies.
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Thorow this Darknesse he shoots forth himselfe into the Light of God, which encompasseth all: So He is risen from the dead.
Thorough this Darkness he shoots forth himself into the Light of God, which encompasses all: So He is risen from the dead.
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By His Presence in Nature, all things put forth themselves there: For all subsist in him. Colos. 1.17. By His Death all things die, His Death being the Vniversal one, including and bringing forth all Particular deaths.
By His Presence in Nature, all things put forth themselves there: For all subsist in him. Colos 1.17. By His Death all things die, His Death being the Universal one, including and bringing forth all Particular death's.
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For the world is crucified by the Crosse of Christ. By His Resurrection all things are raised into the Life of God;
For the world is Crucified by the Cross of christ. By His Resurrection all things Are raised into the Life of God;
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as the Soul raiseth all the parts of the Body, making to it selfe so many severall Resurrections in them.
as the Soul Raiseth all the parts of the Body, making to it self so many several Resurrections in them.
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Thus is Christ the First-born from the Dead. This is He, Present in All Things, Passing thorow All States.
Thus is christ the Firstborn from the Dead. This is He, Present in All Things, Passing thorough All States.
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3. Power over all: The Prince of the Kings of the earth, c. 1. v. 5. All Principalities and Powers, visible or invisible, are streames in which Jesus Christ flowes forth from God, pouring forth himselfe at last into God againe.
3. Power over all: The Prince of the Kings of the earth, c. 1. v. 5. All Principalities and Powers, visible or invisible, Are streams in which jesus christ flows forth from God, pouring forth himself At last into God again.
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So have we gone thorow the Prayer in the Salutation, as it containes a Three-fold Description of our Saviours High and Heavenly Person.
So have we gone thorough the Prayer in the Salutation, as it contains a Threefold Description of our Saviors High and Heavenly Person.
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2. Praise. This second part of the Salutation which raiseth it selfe, by a quick sweetnesse of change,
2. Praise. This second part of the Salutation which Raiseth it self, by a quick sweetness of change,
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unto Praise, is comprehended in the latter part of the fifth verse and the sixth. The Praises sing forth the Person of Christ in a Two-fold Description: First Love : Secondly Lustre.
unto Praise, is comprehended in the latter part of the fifth verse and the sixth. The Praises sing forth the Person of christ in a Twofold Description: First Love: Secondly Lustre.
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1. Love. This Love of our Sweet Saviour hath a double Preciousnesse in it. 1. The Affection. To him that hath loved. v. 5. 2. The Effect. This is Three-fold. 1. Our Justification, And hath wash't us in his blood.
1. Love. This Love of our Sweet Saviour hath a double Preciousness in it. 1. The Affection. To him that hath loved. v. 5. 2. The Effect. This is Threefold. 1. Our Justification, And hath washed us in his blood.
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2. Sanctification, Hath made us Priests to God his Father. 3. Glorification, Hath made us Kings.
2. Sanctification, Hath made us Priests to God his Father. 3. Glorification, Hath made us Kings.
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2. Lustre. To him be Glory and Dominion for ever and ever. Glory is the Reflexion of Beauty from every Appearance.
2. Lustre. To him be Glory and Dominion for ever and ever. Glory is the Reflection of Beauty from every Appearance.
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Dominion is the Power or Fulnesse that comprehends and sends forth each Appearance. This is the Lustre of our Saviours Divine Person.Dominion is the Power or Fullness that comprehends and sends forth each Appearance. This is the Lustre of our Saviors Divine Person.
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'Tis set with the Roots and Rags of all Being. It hath in it selfe the Power that puts forth any Appearance;
It's Set with the Roots and Rags of all Being. It hath in it self the Power that puts forth any Appearance;
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the Appearance that is put forth by any Power, thorow the whole extent of things, from one end of them to the other, for ever and ever.
the Appearance that is put forth by any Power, thorough the Whole extent of things, from one end of them to the other, for ever and ever.
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Saint Iohn from these Praises passeth as by a divine Rapture of delight and wonder into the First Preface, v. 7. Behold He comes, &c. Let All eyes here look up and gaze, He comes: He who is, who was, who is to come;
Saint John from these Praises passes as by a divine Rapture of delight and wonder into the First Preface, v. 7. Behold He comes, etc. Let All eyes Here look up and gaze, He comes: He who is, who was, who is to come;
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He, the Living Creature, and the Wheel of the whole Creation of God: He comes with Clouds, He comes cloth'd with so full appearance of Majesty and Sweetnesse,
He, the Living Creature, and the Wheel of the Whole Creation of God: He comes with Clouds, He comes clothed with so full appearance of Majesty and Sweetness,
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as shall melt all hearts, make all eyes weep teares of Griefe and Ioy; Grief, that they have seen Him no sooner;
as shall melt all hearts, make all eyes weep tears of Grief and Joy; Grief, that they have seen Him no sooner;
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Ioy, that they see him now; and seeing him, see all their Griefs and Feares eternally vanish't;Joy, that they see him now; and seeing him, see all their Griefs and Fears eternally vanished;
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all their desires and joyes accomplish't; all their Sinnes against so much Sweetnesse perfectly forgiven. Thus we are arrived at my Text.
all their Desires and Joys accomplished; all their Sins against so much Sweetness perfectly forgiven. Thus we Are arrived At my Text.
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TEXT.
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THe Text is a Prophesie of that Divine Trinity, Light, Love, and Ioy, which shall Vnitedly & Vniversally reign in all hearts and eyes, at the Second Appearance of this Royall Spouse of Spirits.
THe Text is a Prophesy of that Divine Trinity, Light, Love, and Joy, which shall Unitedly & Universally Reign in all hearts and eyes, At the Second Appearance of this Royal Spouse of Spirits.
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You will see this Text though it speak of Wounds, Mourning, Teares, to have a sweet, not sad sence in all these;
You will see this Text though it speak of Wounds, Mourning, Tears, to have a sweet, not sad sense in all these;
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if we compare it with that place of the Prophet, from whence these words seem in great part to be borrowed, Zach. 12.10.
if we compare it with that place of the Prophet, from whence these words seem in great part to be borrowed, Zach 12.10.
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I will pour forth a Spirit of Grace and supplications, &c. I will pour forth a Spirit of Grace and supplications, etc.
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The Text hath Four Parts. 1. A Shout. 2. A Show. 3. Spectators. 4. Their Passions.
The Text hath Four Parts. 1. A Shout. 2. A Show. 3. Spectators. 4. Their Passion.
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1. The Shout, Behold. This is as a Blast of a Trumpet, giving a loud and chearfull warning of some Glorious Show already begun;
1. The Shout, Behold. This is as a Blast of a Trumpet, giving a loud and cheerful warning of Some Glorious Show already begun;
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'tis an Excitation with a signification of some Eminent and Present thing. 2. The Show. He Comes with Clouds. He comes.
it's an Excitation with a signification of Some Eminent and Present thing. 2. The Show. He Comes with Clouds. He comes.
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This word in Greek signifies a Present and Continued act, then begun, from that time extending it selfe to our dayes, to the end of Time:
This word in Greek signifies a Present and Continued act, then begun, from that time extending it self to our days, to the end of Time:
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He is Comming. He comes with Clouds :He is Coming. He comes with Clouds:
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I shall leave these Clouds upon my Text, untill I come to my Doctrine, then I shall open them.
I shall leave these Clouds upon my Text, until I come to my Doctrine, then I shall open them.
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3. The Spectators. The whole world is the Theater, or Stage, on which this Show is presented.
3. The Spectators. The Whole world is the Theater, or Stage, on which this Show is presented.
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All orders of Spirits are the Spectators: Every eye shall see him: They also that have Pierced him.
All order of Spirits Are the Spectators: Every eye shall see him: They also that have Pierced him.
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This clause hath a peculiar relation to the Jewes;
This clause hath a peculiar Relation to the Jews;
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'Tis also a Hint of that Depth in which Divine Love hath laid it's Designe, to spring the Highest Sweetnesse upon the most Horrid Sinners.
It's also a Hint of that Depth in which Divine Love hath laid it's Design, to spring the Highest Sweetness upon the most Horrid Sinners.
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'Tis a melting Touch, like that, Go, tell his Disciples, and Peter; that he is risen: Mark, 16.7.
It's a melting Touch, like that, Go, tell his Disciples, and Peter; that he is risen: Mark, 16.7.
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Or like that, Hee appeared first to Mary Magdelen, out of whom he had cast seven Devils. Mark 16.9. 4. Passion. And they shall mourn over Him.
Or like that, He appeared First to Marry Magdalen, out of whom he had cast seven Devils. Mark 16.9. 4. Passion. And they shall mourn over Him.
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The Sight pierceth the Hearts of the Spectators. As Two Principles:
The Sighed pierces the Hearts of the Spectators. As Two Principles:
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Water and Blood ran mixt from the side of Christ, so Three sorts of Teares flow mingled down the cheeks of the Beholders here;
Water and Blood ran mixed from the side of christ, so Three sorts of Tears flow mingled down the cheeks of the Beholders Here;
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Teares of Remorse, Love, and Ioy: Teares of Remorse, for having hated Love, stain'd Glory, murthered Life it selfe, upon a Mistake;
Tears of Remorse, Love, and Joy: Tears of Remorse, for having hated Love, stained Glory, murdered Life it self, upon a Mistake;
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And all this, Their Own Love, Glory, Life:
And all this, Their Own Love, Glory, Life:
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Teares of Love towards Beauty and Sweetnesse, an Universal Beauty, an Vnlimited Sweetnesse, united in one Iesus, like Light and Heat in one Beame,
Tears of Love towards Beauty and Sweetness, an Universal Beauty, an Unlimited Sweetness, united in one Iesus, like Light and Heat in one Beam,
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and breaking forth from His Face to make a True Day:
and breaking forth from His Face to make a True Day:
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Teares of Ioy, for that Blessednesse which appeares extending it selfe securely to Eternity, in the Incomprehensible Majesty of our Saviour's Person, which hath Immortality, which comprehends Eternity in it selfe:
Tears of Joy, for that Blessedness which appears extending it self securely to Eternity, in the Incomprehensible Majesty of our Saviour's Person, which hath Immortality, which comprehends Eternity in it self:
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in which the Quickest Sight is lost in an Vnfathom'd Light. Doctrine.
in which the Quickest Sighed is lost in an Unfathomed Light. Doctrine.
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THe words of my Text being thus opened, doe again wrap up their full sense in this Doctrine:
THe words of my Text being thus opened, do again wrap up their full sense in this Doctrine:
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The Eminent Thing of the World, is The Comming of our Lord Iesus into the world. The Eminent Thing of the World, is The Coming of our Lord Iesus into the world.
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This Doctrine empties it Selfe by these Four Heades. 1. The Comming of Christ. 2. The Clouds in which He Comes.
This Doctrine empties it Self by these Four Heads. 1. The Coming of christ. 2. The Clouds in which He Comes.
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3. The Clearnesse of His Appearance when He is come. 4. The Sweetnesse Flowing from His Presence. 1. Head.
3. The Clearness of His Appearance when He is come. 4. The Sweetness Flowing from His Presence. 1. Head.
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The Comming of Christ. This is Two-fold; The 1st. The 2d. Comming. The Coming of christ. This is Twofold; The 1st. The 2d. Coming.
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1. The First Comming of our Lord Jesus is Carnall. This was then, when he took Flesh of the Virgin Mary. Now He was made Inferiour to Angels, Hebr. 2.9.
1. The First Coming of our Lord jesus is Carnal. This was then, when he took Flesh of the Virgae Marry. Now He was made Inferior to Angels, Hebrew 2.9.
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Now he was made Flesh, Iohn 1.14.
Now he was made Flesh, John 1.14.
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Now he was laid so low, as to be capable of all the Temp••tions, the most bitter, the most balefull, that can come from Devils, or fall on Man; yet without sinne: Hebr. 4.14. This First Comming was our Saviour's Humiliation, to Frailty, Guilt, Shame, Horrour, Death.
Now he was laid so low, as to be capable of all the Temp••tions, the most bitter, the most baleful, that can come from Devils, or fallen on Man; yet without sin: Hebrew 4.14. This First Coming was our Saviour's Humiliation, to Frailty, Gilded, Shame, Horror, Death.
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The Mystery now was, The Highest God making Himselfe the Lowest of Things; Flesh, Dust, The Deepest Darknesse.
The Mystery now was, The Highest God making Himself the Lowest of Things; Flesh, Dust, The Deepest Darkness.
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Thus the First was the Last.
Thus the First was the Last.
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2. The Second Comming of our Saviour is Spirituall. It is Spirituall in Two Respects: 1. His Person. 2. His Appearance.
2. The Second Coming of our Saviour is Spiritual. It is Spiritual in Two Respects: 1. His Person. 2. His Appearance.
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1. Person. The Person of our Blessed Saviour in his Second Comming is altogether Spirituall and Divine.
1. Person. The Person of our Blessed Saviour in his Second Coming is altogether Spiritual and Divine.
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Such as the Person of our Jesus was at His Ascension, such is it in His Second Approach to Men.
Such as the Person of our jesus was At His Ascension, such is it in His Second Approach to Men.
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What is that Person in which our Saviour sits at the Top of His Ascent? You shall read, Eph. 4.10. He that Descended is the same, that Ascended farre above All Heavens.
What is that Person in which our Saviour sits At the Top of His Ascent? You shall read, Ephesians 4.10. He that Descended is the same, that Ascended Far above All Heavens.
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This Ascent doth not so much import a Change of Place, as of Person and Proportion.
This Ascent does not so much import a Change of Place, as of Person and Proportion.
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When the Lord Jesus was gone up above these Heavens, which we see, then He was above all Change of Place.
When the Lord jesus was gone up above these Heavens, which we see, then He was above all Change of Place.
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The Heavens, which we do not see;
The Heavens, which we do not see;
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the Invisible Part of this Creation is fetter'd with the Chaine of Time, but not imprison'd too by a Confinement or Circumscription of Place.
the Invisible Part of this Creation is fettered with the Chain of Time, but not imprisoned too by a Confinement or Circumscription of Place.
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Our Lord ascended, not so much by a Locall Motion, as a Spirituall Mutation, and Exaltation of His Person.
Our Lord ascended, not so much by a Local Motion, as a Spiritual Mutation, and Exaltation of His Person.
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As Earth heightned unto a Flame, changeth not its Place onely, but Forme and Figure:
As Earth heightened unto a Flame, changes not its Place only, but Form and Figure:
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So the Person of our Saviour was raised to a Greatnesse, a Glory vastly differing from,
So the Person of our Saviour was raised to a Greatness, a Glory vastly differing from,
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and surmounting Any Image, All Images of Things visible or invisible in this Creation. So 'tis fitly exprest, Hebr. 7.29. He was made Higher than the Heavens.
and surmounting Any Image, All Images of Things visible or invisible in this Creation. So it's fitly expressed, Hebrew 7.29. He was made Higher than the Heavens.
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He was Heigthned to a Splendour, Enlarged to a Capacity and Compasse above the Brightest, beyond the Widest Heavens.
He was Heigthned to a Splendour, Enlarged to a Capacity and Compass above the Brightest, beyond the Widest Heavens.
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Thus we see Negatively, what the State of our Saviour's Person was, when He was once Ascended.
Thus we see Negatively, what the State of our Saviour's Person was, when He was once Ascended.
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It was no more Like to any thing in Earth below, or Heaven above: It was Remote from All Created Formes of Things, Transcending All: Farre above All Heavens.
It was no more Like to any thing in Earth below, or Heaven above: It was Remote from All Created Forms of Things, Transcending All: far above All Heavens.
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Our Saviour Himself wil teach us, what the Positive State of His Person now was, by his Prayer for it: Iohn 17.5. And now, O Father, glorifie me with Thy Selfe, with that Glory, which I had with Thee before the World was.
Our Saviour Himself will teach us, what the Positive State of His Person now was, by his Prayer for it: John 17.5. And now, Oh Father, Glorify me with Thy Self, with that Glory, which I had with Thee before the World was.
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Our Lord prayes, (and His Prayer is both a Prophesie, and the Performance begun) that His Divine Nature may be both the Center and Circle to His Humanity, inwardly enlivening, outwardly clothing and fashioning it;
Our Lord prays, (and His Prayer is both a Prophesy, and the Performance begun) that His Divine Nature may be both the Centre and Circle to His Humanity, inwardly enlivening, outwardly clothing and fashioning it;
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that his Man-hood may be after his Death, at His Ascension, in that same Image, and Appearance, in which the God-head was to it selfe, before any thing else was.
that his Manhood may be After his Death, At His Ascension, in that same Image, and Appearance, in which the Godhead was to it self, before any thing Else was.
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Saint Paul points out to us that, as Perfect, which our Saviour prayes for: Colos. 2.9. In whom the Fulnesse of the God-head dwels Bodily.
Saint Paul points out to us that, as Perfect, which our Saviour prays for: Colos 2.9. In whom the Fullness of the Godhead dwells Bodily.
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The whole Man-hood of Christ, Body, as well as Soule, was so farre enlarged, so farre Spiritualized,
The Whole Manhood of christ, Body, as well as Soul, was so Far enlarged, so Far Spiritualized,
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as to take in, and hold forth the God-head Fully. It was heightned to Both, the Fulnesse and Forme of God.
as to take in, and hold forth the Godhead fully. It was heightened to Both, the Fullness and Form of God.
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But, we must take heed, that we doe not misunderstand this, and while we strive to have a Distinct View of our Saviour in Glory, confound Him, and our Selves.
But, we must take heed, that we do not misunderstand this, and while we strive to have a Distinct View of our Saviour in Glory, confound Him, and our Selves.
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To this purpose we must use the help of a Two-fold Distinction:
To this purpose we must use the help of a Twofold Distinction:
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The Person of our Saviour is exalted to this Glory, not by the Annihilation or Swallowing up of the Humanity into the Divinity: The Person of our Saviour is exalted to this Glory, not by the Annihilation or Swallowing up of the Humanity into the Divinity:
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but by the Union and Communion of Both Natures in One Person.
but by the union and Communion of Both Nature's in One Person.
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Neither doth this Glory come upon our Head and Husband, by a Confusion of God and Man, the Creator and the Creature;
Neither does this Glory come upon our Head and Husband, by a Confusion of God and Man, the Creator and the Creature;
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but by a Free Complyance of God with Man, a Full Conformity of Man to God, the Creature to the Creator.
but by a Free Compliance of God with Man, a Full Conformity of Man to God, the Creature to the Creator.
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The Glorification of the Humanity by the Divinity is no Confusion, but a Communion ; no Annihilation, but a Transfiguration.
The Glorification of the Humanity by the Divinity is no Confusion, but a Communion; no Annihilation, but a Transfiguration.
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Such was the Person of our Saviour at His Ascension; Such is He, when againe He Descends upon us, at His Second Comming. So Himselfe witnesseth, Mark 8.38. When He Commeth in the Glory of His Father.
Such was the Person of our Saviour At His Ascension; Such is He, when again He Descends upon us, At His Second Coming. So Himself Witnesseth, Mark 8.38. When He Comes in the Glory of His Father.
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The Angel so fore-told the God-like manner of our Saviour, Comming the Second Time, Act. 1.11.
The Angel so foretold the Godlike manner of our Saviour, Coming the Second Time, Act. 1.11.
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This same Iesus, which ye see taken up from you into Heaven, shall so come, as ye have seene Him goe into Heaven. This same Iesus, which you see taken up from you into Heaven, shall so come, as you have seen Him go into Heaven.
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Behold, how your Master ascends, and as he ascends, he puts off his Earthly Appearance, growes Invisible,
Behold, how your Master ascends, and as he ascends, he puts off his Earthly Appearance, grows Invisible,
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and vanishes into the Glory of God:
and Vanishes into the Glory of God:
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So, in the same Divine manner, in the same Glory, Invisible to Mortall Eyes, He shall come againe to you.
So, in the same Divine manner, in the same Glory, Invisible to Mortal Eyes, He shall come again to you.
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Such, as He is now, at His Entrance into Heaven; such shall He be at his Re-entrance into the World.
Such, as He is now, At His Entrance into Heaven; such shall He be At his Re-entrance into the World.
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Christ at his First Comming was a God in the forme of an Earthly Man, of a Worme, the Lowest of Men:
christ At his First Coming was a God in the Form of an Earthly Man, of a Worm, the Lowest of Men:
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at his Second Comming He is a Man, a Worme, the lowest of Men in the Forme of God.
At his Second Coming He is a Man, a Worm, the lowest of Men in the Form of God.
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And now the Last is First. This is the Spirituality of our Saviour's Comming in the First Respect, in His Person.
And now the Last is First. This is the Spirituality of our Saviour's Coming in the First Respect, in His Person.
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2. Appearance. Our Lord comes the Second Time into the World, not so much by Change of Place, as of Appearance. Ephes. 1.10.
2. Appearance. Our Lord comes the Second Time into the World, not so much by Change of Place, as of Appearance. Ephesians 1.10.
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Saint Paul speaks of he Father and of Christ, That in the Dispensation of the Fulnesse of Time, he might gather together in One, All Things in Christ, both which are in Heaven,
Saint Paul speaks of he Father and of christ, That in the Dispensation of the Fullness of Time, he might gather together in One, All Things in christ, both which Are in Heaven,
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and which are on Earth, even in Him. and which Are on Earth, even in Him.
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The Dispensation of the Fulnesse of Time, is the Discovery of Eternity, which gathers up into One undivided State, All Times, Past, Present, To Come;
The Dispensation of the Fullness of Time, is the Discovery of Eternity, which gathers up into One undivided State, All Times, Past, Present, To Come;
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and is therefore called the Fulnesse of Time, which is the Shadow to this Body.
and is Therefore called the Fullness of Time, which is the Shadow to this Body.
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This Dispensation began at Christ's Ascension, and was then perfected in His Person. Now was our Lord fully Glorified.
This Dispensation began At Christ's Ascension, and was then perfected in His Person. Now was our Lord Fully Glorified.
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Now He saw All Things in the Beatificall Vision, in the God-head, after a manner, as unchangeable, as God.
Now He saw All Things in the Beatifical Vision, in the Godhead, After a manner, as unchangeable, as God.
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Nothing passed away, nothing was to Come.
Nothing passed away, nothing was to Come.
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From the Heighth of Heaven above, to the Depth of the Earth, and the Creature below, He possesseth All Things, in One Glory, even in Himselfe.
From the Height of Heaven above, to the Depth of the Earth, and the Creature below, He Possesses All Things, in One Glory, even in Himself.
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To Him then there is now no more Roome for Ascent, or Descent, for Change of Time or Place.
To Him then there is now no more Room for Ascent, or Descent, for Change of Time or Place.
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What then is His Second Comming? 'Tis His Shining forth upon the rest of the Creatures;
What then is His Second Coming? It's His Shining forth upon the rest of the Creatures;
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that, as He comprehends Himselfe and All Things in God: So They may comprehend All Things, and Themselves in Him.
that, as He comprehends Himself and All Things in God: So They may comprehend All Things, and Themselves in Him.
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Our Saviour speaks this plainly, Mat. 24.27. For as the Lightning commeth out of the East, and shineth unto the West, even so shall also the Comming of the Son of Man be.
Our Saviour speaks this plainly, Mathew 24.27. For as the Lightning comes out of the East, and shines unto the West, even so shall also the Coming of the Son of Man be.
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Saint Paul cals it an Appearance, Colos. 3.4. Your Life is hid with Christ in God:
Saint Paul calls it an Appearance, Colos 3.4. Your Life is hid with christ in God:
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When Christ, who is our Life, shall appeare, then shall we appeare with Him in Glory. When christ, who is our Life, shall appear, then shall we appear with Him in Glory.
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The Person of Christ is taken into the Glory of God.
The Person of christ is taken into the Glory of God.
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This is invisible, not to it selfe, nor any thing like it selfe, but to Eyes of Flesh.
This is invisible, not to it self, nor any thing like it self, but to Eyes of Flesh.
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Thus Our Saviour is Hid, as God is, by the Greatnesse of the Glory.
Thus Our Saviour is Hid, as God is, by the Greatness of the Glory.
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In His Second Comming, He is as the Brightnesse of the God-head breaking forth upon the World;
In His Second Coming, He is as the Brightness of the Godhead breaking forth upon the World;
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discovering it self, as a New Root of Immortality below the Natural Root of each Creature;
discovering it self, as a New Root of Immortality below the Natural Root of each Creature;
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and clothing upon each Appearance with a New Appearance of Glory.
and clothing upon each Appearance with a New Appearance of Glory.
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Thus the Comming of Christ is an Enlargement of Himselfe from the same Center, yet not to Himself, but others.
Thus the Coming of christ is an Enlargement of Himself from the same Centre, yet not to Himself, but Others.
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So Saint Paul calls this Comming, A Revelation from Heaven, 2 Thes. 1.7. And to you, who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Iesus shall be revealed from Heaven.
So Saint Paul calls this Coming, A Revelation from Heaven, 2 Thebes 1.7. And to you, who Are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Iesus shall be revealed from Heaven.
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In this sense Saint Peter speakes, Act. 3.20, 21. And He shall send Iesus Christ, &c. whom the Heavens must receive, till the restitution of All Things.
In this sense Saint Peter speaks, Act. 3.20, 21. And He shall send Iesus christ, etc. whom the Heavens must receive, till the restitution of All Things.
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When our Lord Ascended, He was raised above all Heavens into God;
When our Lord Ascended, He was raised above all Heavens into God;
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from thence immediately He goes on shining forth, and dispensing the Glory of God through the Heavens, the Invisible part of this Creation, Angells and Spirits of Men.
from thence immediately He Goes on shining forth, and dispensing the Glory of God through the Heavens, the Invisible part of this Creation, Angels and Spirits of Men.
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Within this Limit He containes his Beames till the Last Day.
Within this Limit He contains his Beams till the Last Day.
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Then He shall Enlarge His Circuite to take in the Visible and Bodily Part of Things,
Then He shall Enlarge His Circuit to take in the Visible and Bodily Part of Things,
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when They also shall be Restored, and Returne into that Glory, and Divinity, out of which They fell.
when They also shall be Restored, and Return into that Glory, and Divinity, out of which They fell.
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There is One Thing more to be observed, before we passe from this Head. The Second Comming of Christ is Graduall.
There is One Thing more to be observed, before we pass from this Head. The Second Coming of christ is Gradual.
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As the Sun, when it is gone from us to the utmost Point of Heaven South-ward, immediately Returnes:
As the Sun, when it is gone from us to the utmost Point of Heaven Southward, immediately Returns:
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So our Saviour began His Comming again into the World at His Ascension, so soone,
So our Saviour began His Coming again into the World At His Ascension, so soon,
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as He had reaeh't the furthest Point of Distance from the Creature, in the Heigths of the Creatour. We reade Heb. 1.6. And again, when He bringeth His First-begotten Son into the World, He saith;
as He had reaehed the furthest Point of Distance from the Creature, in the Heights of the Creator. We read Hebrew 1.6. And again, when He brings His Firstbegotten Son into the World, He Says;
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Let all the Angells of God Worship Him. Thus it is read in the English Translation.Let all the Angels of God Worship Him. Thus it is read in the English translation.
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But, as a late Learned Critick hath observed, it runs Thus in the Greek:
But, as a late Learned Critic hath observed, it runs Thus in the Greek:
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When He (that is, the Father) bringeth His First-begotten Sonne againe into the World, &c. This place thus read, manifestly joynes together the Ascention of our Lord,When He (that is, the Father) brings His Firstbegotten Son again into the World, etc. This place thus read, manifestly joins together the Ascension of our Lord,
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and His Comming the Second time into the World.
and His Coming the Second time into the World.
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For when was it that Proclamation was made among the Angels to Worship Jesus Christ? Was it not then,
For when was it that Proclamation was made among the Angels to Worship jesus christ? Was it not then,
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when He Ascended, and sate downe at the Right Hand of God? So it is cleerly seene Philip. 2. 9 t 10. Wherefore God also hath Highly exalted Him,
when He Ascended, and sat down At the Right Hand of God? So it is clearly seen Philip. 2. 9 tO 10. Wherefore God also hath Highly exalted Him,
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and given Him a Name above every Name;
and given Him a Name above every Name;
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That at the Name of Jesus every Knee should bow. So soone as our King is entred into the Divine Glory,That At the Name of jesus every Knee should bow. So soon as our King is entered into the Divine Glory,
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and hath there received the Ointment of the God-head, immediately He comes forth, and begins to shew Himselfe in a Progresse of Glory thorow the Creatures, to receive their Fealty and Homage. Revel. 6.2.
and hath there received the Ointment of the Godhead, immediately He comes forth, and begins to show Himself in a Progress of Glory thorough the Creatures, to receive their Fealty and Homage. Revel. 6.2.
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The Coronation of Christ, and his Comming forth in a Spirituall Beauty are conjoyn'd by Saint Iohn, who there begins his Prophetick Story,
The Coronation of christ, and his Coming forth in a Spiritual Beauty Are conjoined by Saint John, who there begins his Prophetic Story,
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and makes this the opening of the First Seale on the Booke, I saw, and behold a White Horse,
and makes this the opening of the First Seal on the Book, I saw, and behold a White Horse,
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and He that sate on Him had a Bow, and a Crowne was given Him, and He went forth Conquering and to Conquer. and He that sat on Him had a Bow, and a Crown was given Him, and He went forth Conquering and to Conquer.
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The Booke is the Image of God, the Seven Seales the Naturall Formes of Things. The Opening of the Seales by the Lamb, His Comming forth in the Spirit.
The Book is the Image of God, the Seven Seals the Natural Forms of Things. The Opening of the Seals by the Lamb, His Coming forth in the Spirit.
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I will finish this Head with that place of Scripture, 1 Cor. 15.45. The First Man Adam was made a Living Soule:
I will finish this Head with that place of Scripture, 1 Cor. 15.45. The First Man Adam was made a Living Soul:
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the Last Man was made a Quickning Spirit. the Last Man was made a Quickening Spirit.
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Our Blessed Lord in his Second Appearance comes into the World, as a Soule comes downe into the Body.
Our Blessed Lord in his Second Appearance comes into the World, as a Soul comes down into the Body.
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The Soule comes downe upon the Body, clothing it with a new Shape, Life, and Lustre.
The Soul comes down upon the Body, clothing it with a new Shape, Life, and Lustre.
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So Jesus Christ descends upon the World, to Comprehend, to Act it, to Appeare in it, to Gather it up into One Spirit of Beauty and Immortality, in Himselfe.
So jesus christ descends upon the World, to Comprehend, to Act it, to Appear in it, to Gather it up into One Spirit of Beauty and Immortality, in Himself.
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So shall the Heavenly Man sprout forth thorough the Earth, as an Vniversall Paradise; sending forth all Earthly Formes, as Revived Plants, by a New Growth, out of Himselfe.
So shall the Heavenly Man sprout forth through the Earth, as an Universal Paradise; sending forth all Earthly Forms, as Revived Plants, by a New Growth, out of Himself.
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Then shall All Without the Circle of this Spirituall Person, this Quickning Spirit be Death and Hell;
Then shall All Without the Circle of this Spiritual Person, this Quickening Spirit be Death and Hell;
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a Hell for Dogs and Devils; each foule, false, and fiery Spirit. I have now passed through the First Head: The Comming of Christ. 2. Head.
a Hell for Dogs and Devils; each foul, false, and fiery Spirit. I have now passed through the First Head: The Coming of christ. 2. Head.
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The Clouds, in which Christ comes. These Clouds are of Foure Sorts: 1. Darknesse. 2. Tempests. 3. Worldly Changes. 4. Angels. The Clouds, in which christ comes. These Clouds Are of Foure Sorts: 1. Darkness. 2. Tempests. 3. Worldly Changes. 4. Angels.
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1. Clouds of Darknesse. Clouds are used in This Sense, as the Springs and Seats of Darknesse.
1. Clouds of Darkness. Clouds Are used in This Sense, as the Springs and Seats of Darkness.
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So they furnish out and set off the Comming of Christ as God, into the World. Psal. 97.2. Clouds and Darknesse are round about Him.
So they furnish out and Set off the Coming of christ as God, into the World. Psalm 97.2. Clouds and Darkness Are round about Him.
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A Two-fold Darknesse surrounds our Saviours Person, as He flides downe in a Glory upon the Earth. 1. From His owne Will. 2. From the World.
A Twofold Darkness surrounds our Saviors Person, as He flides down in a Glory upon the Earth. 1. From His own Will. 2. From the World.
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1. Darknesse, From His owne Will.
1. Darkness, From His own Will.
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David in the 18. Psalme is confest by All, to speak of His owne Deliverances Literally, but of Christs Last Comming Mystically and Prophetically: ver. 11. He made Darknesse His Secret Place:
David in the 18. Psalm is confessed by All, to speak of His own Deliverances Literally, but of Christ Last Coming Mystically and Prophetically: ver. 11. He made Darkness His Secret Place:
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His Pavilion round about Him were Dark Waters, Thick Clouds of the Sky. His Pavilion round about Him were Dark Waters, Thick Clouds of the Sky.
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The Prince in the Poet wrapt about with a Thick and Darke Ayre, entred into Carthage, passed thorow the Court into the presence of the Queene, there stood in the midst of them unperceived,
The Prince in the Poet wrapped about with a Thick and Dark Air, entered into Carthage, passed thorough the Court into the presence of the Queen, there stood in the midst of them unperceived,
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while they speak of Him, as absent, Lament him as lost; till the Fire purified it selfe into a Clearnesse.
while they speak of Him, as absent, Lament him as lost; till the Fire purified it self into a Clearness.
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So the Great Prince of Peace and Spirits, as He comes forth, casts a Cloud about Him;
So the Great Prince of Peace and Spirits, as He comes forth, Cast a Cloud about Him;
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so He comes on upon us; so He encompasseth us, is still in Motion.
so He comes on upon us; so He encompasses us, is still in Motion.
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Yet still we speak of Him, as far above and beyond the Starry Sky, and of His Comming, as at a Great Distance. But, Behold!
Yet still we speak of Him, as Far above and beyond the Starry Sky, and of His Coming, as At a Great Distance. But, Behold!
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He is already in the midst of us;
He is already in the midst of us;
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He breaks forth on our Right hand, and on our Left, like a Flame, round about us; and we perceive Him not. 2. Darknesse, From the World. 1 Thes. 5.2. The Day of the Lord commeth as a Thiefe in the Night.
He breaks forth on our Right hand, and on our Left, like a Flame, round about us; and we perceive Him not. 2. Darkness, From the World. 1 Thebes 5.2. The Day of the Lord comes as a Thief in the Night.
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'Tis the interposal of the Earth's shadow between the Sunne and our Eyes, that makes Night.
It's the interposal of the Earth's shadow between the Sun and our Eyes, that makes Night.
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The Devill benights Man-kind, by interposing this shadowie world betweene their Saviour and their Soules. In this Night he rocks them into a Sleep, by a perpetuall Motion of vanities.
The devil benights Mankind, by interposing this shadowy world between their Saviour and their Souls. In this Night he Rocks them into a Sleep, by a perpetual Motion of vanities.
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In this Sleep he deludes them with Dreames of Reason, Counterfeit Images of Truth.
In this Sleep he deludes them with Dreams of Reason, Counterfeit Images of Truth.
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Now in this Night, Sleep, and Dreame the Day of Christ's appearance, appeares not, but as a Fancy or Dotage.
Now in this Night, Sleep, and Dream the Day of Christ's appearance, appears not, but as a Fancy or Dotage.
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All things seem to continue as they were from the Beginning.
All things seem to continue as they were from the Beginning.
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Where, say they, is the Promise of His Comming? They discerne no Dawning of it.
Where, say they, is the Promise of His Coming? They discern no Dawning of it.
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All the Powers and Spirits of Darknesse hate the Light; and Christ, because He comes as the Light, to increase and inflame their Darknesse.
All the Powers and Spirits of Darkness hate the Light; and christ, Because He comes as the Light, to increase and inflame their Darkness.
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They therefore Strive to raise Mists upon this Rising Glory, that they may stain it, if they cannot stop its Course.
They Therefore Strive to raise Mists upon this Rising Glory, that they may stain it, if they cannot stop its Course.
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So the Progresse of Christ is to the greatest part of Men, like the Motion of the Sunne in a Winter day,
So the Progress of christ is to the greatest part of Men, like the Motion of the Sun in a Winter day,
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when 'tis hard to perceive the Day-break, or distinguish between Day and Night. This is the First sort of Clouds, Dark Ones.
when it's hard to perceive the Daybreak, or distinguish between Day and Night. This is the First sort of Clouds, Dark Ones.
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2. Clouds of Tempests. Clouds are the Womb in which Tempests are bred, and the Cradle in which they are rock't.
2. Clouds of Tempests. Clouds Are the Womb in which Tempests Are bred, and the Cradle in which they Are rocked.
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No Painter, no Poet, no Writer Holy or Profane hath any thing any where so Direfull,
No Painter, no Poet, no Writer Holy or Profane hath any thing any where so Direful,
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so Tragicall, as is the Description of our Saviours second Comming in the Scriptures.
so Tragical, as is the Description of our Saviors second Coming in the Scriptures.
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Can you cast your eye on the eighteenth Psalm and not tremble? when you see there, the Earth Shaking and Trembling: v. 7. a Fire Devouring v. 8. The Heavens bowing Down-ward: v. 9. Thick Clouds darkning the Sky;
Can you cast your eye on the eighteenth Psalm and not tremble? when you see there, the Earth Shaking and Trembling: v. 7. a Fire Devouring v. 8. The Heavens bowing Downward: v. 9. Thick Clouds darkening the Sky;
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Thunders, Lightnings, Hail-stones flying through the Ayre;
Thunders, Lightnings, Hailstones flying through the Air;
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The Foundations of the world below discover'd. v. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Thus the Mighry God, our Jesus descends.
The Foundations of the world below discovered. v. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Thus the Mighry God, our jesus descends.
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Again, Psa: 97. Hils Melting, The Earth Trembling, Lightnings flashing thorow the Ayre, and being its onely Light, Dark Clouds environing all:
Again, Psa: 97. Hils Melting, The Earth Trembling, Lightnings flashing thorough the Air, and being its only Light, Dark Clouds environing all:
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This is the Scene of Things; This the State in which Christ comes forth.
This is the Scene of Things; This the State in which christ comes forth.
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Behold Habakkuk with quivering Lips, trembling joynts, bones mouldring into dust, when he had onely a Prophetick Representation of our Saviours second Appearance.
Behold Habakkuk with quivering Lips, trembling Joints, bones mouldering into dust, when he had only a Prophetic Representation of our Saviors second Appearance.
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All the Dreadfull things that attended the Presence of God, in Aegypt, at the Red Sea, on Mount Sinai, thorow the wildernesse, are made but Types,
All the Dreadful things that attended the Presence of God, in Egypt, At the Read Sea, on Mount Sinai, thorough the Wilderness, Are made but Types,
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but shadows of this Terrible March of the Capteine of the Lords Hosts, Christ in the Spirit, thorow all Flesh. Habak. 3. A wise Jew was wont to say from a Deep fore-sight of the Blacknesse of this Day:
but shadows of this Terrible March of the Captain of the lords Hosts, christ in the Spirit, thorough all Flesh. Habak. 3. A wise Jew was wont to say from a Deep foresight of the Blackness of this Day:
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The Messias will come, but Lord let not me live to see His Comming. The Messias will come, but Lord let not me live to see His Coming.
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The Comming of our Saviour in the Spirit, is for the Full Dissolution of all Flesh.
The Coming of our Saviour in the Spirit, is for the Full Dissolution of all Flesh.
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'Tis no wonder then if every step he takes, as he comes along, strike earthquakes, pestilences, warres, desolations thorow the Earth.
It's no wonder then if every step he Takes, as he comes along, strike earthquakes, pestilences, wars, desolations thorough the Earth.
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This is the second sort of Cloudes, Tempestuous Ones.
This is the second sort of Clouds, Tempestuous Ones.
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3. Clouds of Worldly Changes. The Finest Piece of this Creation, Naturall Flesh of Christ Himself, is cal'd, A Vail, Heb. 10.11. A Living way through the vail his Flesh.
3. Clouds of Worldly Changes. The Finest Piece of this Creation, Natural Flesh of christ Himself, is called, A vail, Hebrew 10.11. A Living Way through the Vail his Flesh.
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Well may we then call all other Fleshly Things, Vailes and Clouds, Gen. 1.2. The Creation in its first Principles is Figured out to us, as a Dark and Deep Sea. Each particular Creature is as a Cloud raised out of this Sea of Darknesse, over-cast with Light and Images.
Well may we then call all other Fleshly Things, Vails and Clouds, Gen. 1.2. The Creation in its First Principles is Figured out to us, as a Dark and Deep Sea. Each particular Creature is as a Cloud raised out of this Sea of Darkness, overcast with Light and Images.
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When the Temple was finish't, which was an Earthly Palace shadowing out Heaven, fil'd with all Excellencyes, as Pictures of Heavenly Glories;
When the Temple was finished, which was an Earthly Palace shadowing out Heaven, filled with all Excellencies, as Pictures of Heavenly Glories;
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then Solomon saith to God, 1 Kin. 8.12. Thou dwellest in Thick Darknesse : Signifying, that the Brightest Beauties of Nature are True Clouds.
then Solomon Says to God, 1 Kin. 8.12. Thou dwellest in Thick Darkness: Signifying, that the Brightest Beauty's of Nature Are True Clouds.
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In the midst of this Darknesse our Saviour passeth on; upon the backs of these Clouds he comes riding along.
In the midst of this Darkness our Saviour passes on; upon the backs of these Clouds he comes riding along.
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Behind the visible Formes of things He hides Himselfe, and steales in upon us ere we be aware.
Behind the visible Forms of things He hides Himself, and steals in upon us ere we be aware.
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All Their Motions are His Approaches.
All Their Motions Are His Approaches.
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Mat. 24. The Disciples ask their Master, What should be the signes of His Comming? He relates by way of Prophesie the whole story of the World, Publike in Nations, Particular in Families, Private in single Persons, From His death, to that of the whole World:Mathew 24. The Disciples ask their Master, What should be the Signs of His Coming? He relates by Way of Prophesy the Whole story of the World, Public in nations, Particular in Families, Private in single Persons, From His death, to that of the Whole World:
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And so He answers their Question, teaching them, that as all Creatures are the Print of his Feet,
And so He answers their Question, teaching them, that as all Creatures Are the Print of his Feet,
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so their whole Conduct is the Motion of His Feet, Their Commotions His Commings on upon them.
so their Whole Conduct is the Motion of His Feet, Their Commotions His Commings on upon them.
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As the Whale moveth himselfe under the Waters, the Billows rise and rowl, the Deep boyles like a Pot. Before our Saviour's time Lucifer was the Leviathan, that made the Sea to seeth about him, like a Pot of Ointment.
As the Whale moves himself under the Waters, the Billows rise and roll, the Deep boils like a Pot. Before our Saviour's time Lucifer was the Leviathan, that made the Sea to sees about him, like a Pot of Ointment.
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Now our Lord Jesus sports Himselfe in these Waters.
Now our Lord jesus sports Himself in these Waters.
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He makes his way under them, and as he moves, The Deepes of Mens Spirits, Counsailes, Common-wealths, boyle, the whole Frame of Things reel and rowl themselves into violent Concussions, like Waves of the Sea.
He makes his Way under them, and as he moves, The Deeps of Men's Spirits, Counsels, Commonwealths, boil, the Whole Frame of Things reel and roll themselves into violent Concussions, like Waves of the Sea.
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This is the third sort of Clouds, Rowling Ones.
This is the third sort of Clouds, Rolling Ones.
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4. Cloudes of Angels, My Text saith, Christ comes with Cloudes. Saint Paul saith, 2 Thes. 1.7. The Lord Iesus shall be revealed from Heaven with his Mighty Angels.
4. Clouds of Angels, My Text Says, christ comes with Clouds. Saint Paul Says, 2 Thebes 1.7. The Lord Iesus shall be revealed from Heaven with his Mighty Angels.
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Our Lord Jesus tels us, Mat. 26.64. Hereafter shall ye see the Son of Man sitting at the Right Hand of Power,
Our Lord jesus tells us, Mathew 26.64. Hereafter shall you see the Son of Man sitting At the Right Hand of Power,
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and comming in the Clouds of Heaven. He speakes of the same thing, Mark 8.50. In this Phrase;and coming in the Clouds of Heaven. He speaks of the same thing, Mark 8.50. In this Phrase;
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When He commeth in the Glory of his Father, with the Holy Angels. These Parallel places make those expressions seem Parallel: Angels, Cloudes.When He comes in the Glory of his Father, with the Holy Angels. These Parallel places make those expressions seem Parallel: Angels, Clouds.
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The Prophet discourseth of all sorts of Meteors, Psa. 104.3, 4. The upper Waters, Clouds, Winds, Spirits, or Blasts, Flames of Fire. This is interpreted expresly of Angels, Heb. 1.7. And of Angels He saith, He hath made His Angels Spirits, His Ministers a Flame of Fire.
The Prophet discourseth of all sorts of Meteors, Psa. 104.3, 4. The upper Waters, Clouds, Winds, Spirits, or Blasts, Flames of Fire. This is interpreted expressly of Angels, Hebrew 1.7. And of Angels He Says, He hath made His Angels Spirits, His Ministers a Flame of Fire.
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These are the Waters in which the Chambers of God are; the Clouds which are His Chariot;
These Are the Waters in which the Chambers of God Are; the Clouds which Are His Chariot;
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the Winged Windes, on which He rides; the Flames, in which He Comes.
the Winged Winds, on which He rides; the Flames, in which He Comes.
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Saint Paul joynes these Two, Angels and Flames, at the Comming of Christ, 2 Thes. 1.7, 8. The Lord shall be revealed from Heaven, with His Mighty Angels, And with Flaming Fire.
Saint Paul joins these Two, Angels and Flames, At the Coming of christ, 2 Thebes 1.7, 8. The Lord shall be revealed from Heaven, with His Mighty Angels, And with Flaming Fire.
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The Flame of Fire is Heat working it selfe into Light.
The Flame of Fire is Heat working it self into Light.
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This is the Immediate Image and Instrument of Angels in this visible World, thorow this they appeare and work.
This is the Immediate Image and Instrument of Angels in this visible World, thorough this they appear and work.
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All the Appearances of God under the Law were by Angels. All the Appearances of Angels were by Flames, or Light.
All the Appearances of God under the Law were by Angels. All the Appearances of Angels were by Flames, or Light.
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The Angel went up from Manoah in a Flame: Iud. 30.20. He appeared to Moses in a Flame: Exod. 3.2. The Angels came downe upon the sacrifices in a Flame.
The Angel went up from Manoah in a Flame: Iud. 30.20. He appeared to Moses in a Flame: Exod 3.2. The Angels Come down upon the Sacrifices in a Flame.
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The Lord Jesus shall come in a Flame of Angels.
The Lord jesus shall come in a Flame of Angels.
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The Glory of God in Christ, as he comes the second time, breaks forth upon the Angels.
The Glory of God in christ, as he comes the second time, breaks forth upon the Angels.
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In these He Flames out upon the Bodily Part of Things, as Fire dissolving them in their own shapes,
In these He Flames out upon the Bodily Part of Things, as Fire dissolving them in their own shapes,
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and resolving and raising them into Angelicall Formes. These are the Heavenly Flames of Glory, in which Saints are Blessed;
and resolving and raising them into Angelical Forms. These Are the Heavenly Flames of Glory, in which Saints Are Blessed;
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the Fire of Hell, in which Evill men are tormented; Angelicall Forms. In this sense Jesus Christ tels us, Luke 17.22. that Lazarus being dead, was carryed by Angels into Abraham's Bosome.
the Fire of Hell, in which Evil men Are tormented; Angelical Forms. In this sense jesus christ tells us, Lycia 17.22. that Lazarus being dead, was carried by Angels into Abraham's Bosom.
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That Glory of God, which is cal'd Abraham's Bosome, (a Type of the Fathers Bosome,) was revealed in the Angels, in them it over-shadowed Lazarus, withdrawing Him out of this Present State,
That Glory of God, which is called Abraham's Bosom, (a Type of the Father's Bosom,) was revealed in the Angels, in them it overshadowed Lazarus, withdrawing Him out of this Present State,
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and gathering Him up unto these Spirits, which are the Fathers of the Earthly Man. Accordingly we read, Mark 13.27. He shall send forth His Angels, and gather His Elect from the Four Windes.
and gathering Him up unto these Spirits, which Are the Father's of the Earthly Man. Accordingly we read, Mark 13.27. He shall send forth His Angels, and gather His Elect from the Four Winds.
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This shall be the Resurrectin of the Body, when this visible Image and life, which was as wind, breath'd forth by God from the Bosome of those Angelicall Flames, shall by their opening themselves upon it, be again taken in to God, in these Spiritual Chambers.
This shall be the Resurrectin of the Body, when this visible Image and life, which was as wind, breathed forth by God from the Bosom of those Angelical Flames, shall by their opening themselves upon it, be again taken in to God, in these Spiritual Chambers.
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In the same sence Angels are called the Chariots of God: Psa. 68.17. The Chariots of the Lord are Twenty Thousand, even Thousands of Angels.
In the same sense Angels Are called the Chariots of God: Psa. 68.17. The Chariots of the Lord Are Twenty Thousand, even Thousands of Angels.
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The second Comming of Christ is not on Foot, as a Servant: The Image of the First Adam in a visible shape.
The second Coming of christ is not on Foot, as a Servant: The Image of the First Adam in a visible shape.
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'Tis as of a Prince in his chariot; The Image of God in the Angelical Being. Cant. 3.8.
It's as of a Prince in his chariot; The Image of God in the Angelical Being. Cant 3.8.
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Solomons Chariot had Pillars of silver, Covering of Purple, Bottome Gold, in the mid'st, Love, for the Daughters of Hierusalem. Solomons Chariot had Pillars of silver, Covering of Purple, Bottom Gold, in the midst, Love, for the Daughters of Jerusalem.
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Divine Glory the Foundation, Divine Love the Center in that Foundation; Pillars of Silver, Angelicall Beauties and strengths;
Divine Glory the Foundation, Divine Love the Centre in that Foundation; Pillars of Silver, Angelical Beauty's and strengths;
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the Covering of Purple, the Glorious Humanity of Christ in Royall State Comprehending all. This is the Chariot which the Lord Jesus hath prepared for His Spouse.
the Covering of Purple, the Glorious Humanity of christ in Royal State Comprehending all. This is the Chariot which the Lord jesus hath prepared for His Spouse.
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This is the Forme in which He rides forth at his second Comming thorow the Whole Creation, taking up to Him the Daughters of Hierusalem, both in Soul and Body, at their severall Seasons.
This is the Form in which He rides forth At his second Coming thorough the whole Creation, taking up to Him the Daughters of Jerusalem, both in Soul and Body, At their several Seasons.
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As Angels are the Chariots of Fire, in which the Lord rides forth the second Time:
As Angels Are the Chariots of Fire, in which the Lord rides forth the second Time:
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So are they the Horses of Fire on which He rides.
So Are they the Horses of Fire on which He rides.
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Revel. 6. As the Seales are opened, A Man comes forth on Horse-back, The Man is the Image of God, the Lord Jesus, who comes forth in every various forme,Revel. 6. As the Seals Are opened, A Man comes forth on Horseback, The Man is the Image of God, the Lord jesus, who comes forth in every various Form,
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as in a severall Dresse for several Designes.
as in a several Dress for several Designs.
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The Horse is the Particular Forme of Invisible Glory, the Angel on which He is Mounted.
The Horse is the Particular Form of Invisible Glory, the Angel on which He is Mounted.
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I will make an end of this Discourse with that Place, Mark 8.1.
I will make an end of this Discourse with that Place, Mark 8.1.
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Where Christ speaking of his Comming, joynes these Two, the Glory of the Father and the Holy Angels: As the Man on the Horse, He shall come in the Glory of His Father, and the Holy Angels.
Where christ speaking of his Coming, joins these Two, the Glory of the Father and the Holy Angels: As the Man on the Horse, He shall come in the Glory of His Father, and the Holy Angels.
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In our Saviour's Person, as He comes in the Spirit, the Glory of the God-head shal be, as a Sea ;
In our Saviour's Person, as He comes in the Spirit, the Glory of the Godhead shall be, as a Sea;
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the Angelicall Glories, as Ships on this Sea :
the Angelical Glories, as Ships on this Sea:
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All Formes of Things in this visible State, shall be taken off the Earth of their own Grosse and Dul Principles, into these Mysterious Ships, in which they shall be carried on still further and further into the Ocean of the God-head.
All Forms of Things in this visible State, shall be taken off the Earth of their own Gross and Dul Principles, into these Mysterious Ships, in which they shall be carried on still further and further into the Ocean of the Godhead.
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I have now describ'd those Clouds in which Christ comes, which was the second Head. 3. Head. The clearnesse of Christs Appearance. Every Eye shall see Him.
I have now described those Clouds in which christ comes, which was the second Head. 3. Head. The clearness of Christ Appearance. Every Eye shall see Him.
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There is a Two-fold Eyes, 1st. The Inward. 2. The Outward Eye. 1st. The Inward Eye shall see Christ.
There is a Twofold Eyes, 1st. The Inward. 2. The Outward Eye. 1st. The Inward Eye shall see christ.
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Saint Paul speaks of this, Ephes. 1.18. The Eye of your understanding being Enlightened. The Eye of the understanding is the Inward Eye. This also is Two-fold. 1st.
Saint Paul speaks of this, Ephesians 1.18. The Eye of your understanding being Enlightened. The Eye of the understanding is the Inward Eye. This also is Twofold. 1st.
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A Naturall. 2. A Divine Eye. A Natural. 2. A Divine Eye.
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The Naturall Eye is that of Reason, which is alwayes open in all Men, so farre as they are Men.
The Natural Eye is that of Reason, which is always open in all Men, so Far as they Are Men.
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The Divine Eye is for many yeares, many ages, quite shut up in the Soul ever since the Creation, untill the Regeneration.The Divine Eye is for many Years, many ages, quite shut up in the Soul ever since the Creation, until the Regeneration.
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This Eye is a Divine Principle or Faculty of seeing Things; the Supreame Power of Knowing, as God Knows and is Known.
This Eye is a Divine Principle or Faculty of seeing Things; the Supreme Power of Knowing, as God Knows and is Known.
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Saint Iohn speaks of this Eye, 1 Iohn, 3.2. When He appeares, we shall be like Him, For we shall see Him as He is.
Saint John speaks of this Eye, 1 John, 3.2. When He appears, we shall be like Him, For we shall see Him as He is.
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The Proper Light and Object of This Eye is Jesus Christ in the Spirit, as He is the Brightnesse and Image of the God-head.
The Proper Light and Object of This Eye is jesus christ in the Spirit, as He is the Brightness and Image of the Godhead.
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As a Sun-beame beating with a strong Light upon the Naturall Eye; So shall the Lord Jesus awaken this Eye in Man, by setting Himselfe in it.
As a Sunbeam beating with a strong Light upon the Natural Eye; So shall the Lord jesus awaken this Eye in Man, by setting Himself in it.
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And now how cleer, how sweet, how satisfactory must this sight be? 'Tis a Fit Union of an Object Suitable to a Proportion'd Power or Faculty, that gives Satisfaction and Certainty.
And now how clear, how sweet, how satisfactory must this sighed be? It's a Fit union of an Object Suitable to a Proportioned Power or Faculty, that gives Satisfaction and Certainty.
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Here the Divine Eye is the Faculty, the Supreame Image is the Object, the Vnion is the Spirit of Unity. Each Image, each Eye, each Sight is not so much as a Dream, Shadow, Glance to This, where the Eye of Heaven,
Here the Divine Eye is the Faculty, the Supreme Image is the Object, the union is the Spirit of Unity. Each Image, each Eye, each Sighed is not so much as a Dream, Shadow, Glance to This, where the Eye of Heaven,
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and the Beauty of Heaven possesse each other in One Spirit. 2. The Outward Eye shall see Christ.
and the Beauty of Heaven possess each other in One Spirit. 2. The Outward Eye shall see christ.
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Now the Inward Powers of the Soul are unrighteously detain'd, as by an Imprisonment, or Buriall in the Exterior Senses.
Now the Inward Powers of the Soul Are unrighteously detained, as by an Imprisonment, or Burial in the Exterior Senses.
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But when Christ comes, the Outward Man with His Faculties and Senses shall be taken in by the Intellectuall and Spirituall Man,
But when christ comes, the Outward Man with His Faculties and Senses shall be taken in by the Intellectual and Spiritual Man,
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as the Tabernacle was into the Temple. So Both shall see the same Glory, by the same Light.
as the Tabernacle was into the Temple. So Both shall see the same Glory, by the same Light.
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Saint Paul tels us, 1 Thes. 4.16. The Lord Himself shall descend with a Shout, with the voyce of an Arch-Angel, with the Trump of God.
Saint Paul tells us, 1 Thebes 4.16. The Lord Himself shall descend with a Shout, with the voice of an Arch-Angel, with the Trump of God.
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The Lord Jesus shall fill the Angels with the Discoveries of the God-head, as Trumpets with a Loud Blast, or Triumphant Flourish.
The Lord jesus shall fill the Angels with the Discoveries of the Godhead, as Trumpets with a Loud Blast, or Triumphant Flourish.
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Thorow them this Double noise, the Shout of Divine Appearances, the Voice of Angelicall Gloryes, shall come rushing like a Mighty Wind upon the Dead Saints,
Thorough them this Double noise, the Shout of Divine Appearances, the Voice of Angelical Glories, shall come rushing like a Mighty Wind upon the Dead Saints,
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and awaken their Bodyes into the same Harmony, as they had done before, their souls. So Both shall be a Treasure of Divinity in an Angels vessell.
and awaken their Bodies into the same Harmony, as they had done before, their Souls. So Both shall be a Treasure of Divinity in an Angels vessel.
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To this agrees that of Jesus Christ: Mark 12.25. They shall be as the Angels in Heaven :
To this agrees that of jesus christ: Mark 12.25. They shall be as the Angels in Heaven:
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Speaking of the Resurrection, which is the Comming of Christ to the Body. Then shall our Bodyes be in our Soules, as a Lesse Angel in a Greater.
Speaking of the Resurrection, which is the Coming of christ to the Body. Then shall our Bodies be in our Souls, as a Less Angel in a Greater.
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Christ as He comes transfigures Both into Angelicall shapes, so pours forth Himselfe into Both, and Both enjoy the Clearnesse of His Appearance. 4. Head.
christ as He comes transfigures Both into Angelical shapes, so pours forth Himself into Both, and Both enjoy the Clearness of His Appearance. 4. Head.
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The Sweetnesse that flowes from Christs Appearance. And all the Tribes of the Earth shall mourn over Him. The Sweetness that flows from Christ Appearance. And all the Tribes of the Earth shall mourn over Him.
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Sweet Teares upon a Sweet Subject!
Sweet Tears upon a Sweet Subject!
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Christ, when he shines out, pierceth the Hearts of Men with the Golden-headed Arrow of Love,
christ, when he shines out, pierces the Hearts of Men with the Golden-headed Arrow of Love,
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and Loving Griefe, by a Four-fold Discovery. 1st. Of the Eternall Relation between Christ and the Soul. Christ comes and All the Saints with Thee. Hos. 4.5.
and Loving Grief, by a Fourfold Discovery. 1st. Of the Eternal Relation between christ and the Soul. christ comes and All the Saints with Thee. Hos. 4.5.
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When Thou appearest, then thou Discoverest All His Saints in Thine Hand, in thine Heart, Deut. 33.3. Thou shewest thy selfe, O King of Saints, as the Everlasting Father, the Father which hath sent forth All Generations from the mid'st of his own Tender Bowels. This is the First Discovery.
When Thou appearest, then thou Discoverest All His Saints in Thine Hand, in thine Heart, Deuteronomy 33.3. Thou shewest thy self, Oh King of Saints, as the Everlasting Father, the Father which hath sent forth All Generations from the midst of his own Tender Bowels. This is the First Discovery.
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2. Of the Eternall Affection in Christ to the Soul. Divines say, that the wounds shall appeare in the Glorified.
2. Of the Eternal Affection in christ to the Soul. Divines say, that the wounds shall appear in the Glorified.
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Body of Christ, when He Appeares.
Body of christ, when He Appears.
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'Tis true, that he opens His Bosome, and shewes those Wounds of Love which he had there from Eternity;
It's true, that he Opens His Bosom, and shows those Wounds of Love which he had there from Eternity;
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and those Wounds too, which He received on the Crosse, as they are Glorifyed in His Eternall Love.
and those Wounds too, which He received on the Cross, as they Are Glorified in His Eternal Love.
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3. Of the Emptynesse and Eternall losse of those Things, for which we undervalued our Saviour.
3. Of the Emptiness and Eternal loss of those Things, for which we undervalved our Saviour.
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4. Of the excesse and Eternity of Glory, which we shall see comming forth upon us in the Person of Christ.
4. Of the excess and Eternity of Glory, which we shall see coming forth upon us in the Person of christ.
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As at the Discovery of Ioseph, He and his Brethren fell upon the Neck of each other and wept:
As At the Discovery of Ioseph, He and his Brothers fell upon the Neck of each other and wept:
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So will this Discovery in the Appearances of Christ, bring a sweet Confusion upon the Spirits of Men:
So will this Discovery in the Appearances of christ, bring a sweet Confusion upon the Spirits of Men:
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Then shall a Man fall at the feet of His Saviour, and weeping say, O my Iesus! Thou art my Father, Brother, Husband, Selfe.
Then shall a Man fallen At the feet of His Saviour, and weeping say, Oh my Iesus! Thou art my Father, Brother, Husband, Self.
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While there were other Things, I loved other Things more than Thee. Now they are Everlastingly gone, and have left me alone: Yet now thou ownest me.
While there were other Things, I loved other Things more than Thee. Now they Are Everlastingly gone, and have left me alone: Yet now thou ownest me.
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See, as thou breakest forth, thou drownest my sins and me in a Flood of Glory in thy Selfe. O my Iesus! Thou breakest my Heart. See, as thou breakest forth, thou drownest my Sins and me in a Flood of Glory in thy Self. O my Iesus! Thou breakest my Heart.
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I have now pass'd thorow the Doctrinall Part of the Point, distinguish'd into Foure Heads. The Application.
I have now passed thorough the Doctrinal Part of the Point, distinguished into Foure Heads. The Application.
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1. For Humiliation. I shall first present you with a Preparative, to the Vse, and then put into your Hands the Use it selfe.
1. For Humiliation. I shall First present you with a Preparative, to the Use, and then put into your Hands the Use it self.
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1. The Preparative. Worthy Patriots, I shall humbly undertake to be a Remembrancer to your Piety and Prudence in a Two-fold Consideration, for a Preparative. The First Consideration is this:
1. The Preparative. Worthy Patriots, I shall humbly undertake to be a Remembrancer to your Piety and Prudence in a Twofold Consideration, for a Preparative. The First Consideration is this:
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'Tis now many years since our Fasts and our Fights have been mutually interwoven.
It's now many Years since our Fasts and our Fights have been mutually interwoven.
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Yet, what Profit have we of the One? what Peace from the Other? what end of either? Still we fast, still we fight, if not in Camps, yet more dangerously in Counsailes.
Yet, what Profit have we of the One? what Peace from the Other? what end of either? Still we fast, still we fight, if not in Camps, yet more dangerously in Counsels.
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Our ship is fil'd with waves, more still pressing in, ready to sink it:
Our ship is filled with waves, more still pressing in, ready to sink it:
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So that we may cry, O God! carest thou not, that we perish in the mid'st of all our Prayres, Praises, Fasts, and Holy Feasts?
So that we may cry, Oh God! Carest thou not, that we perish in the midst of all our Prayres, Praises, Fasts, and Holy Feasts?
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Now you are met againe to fast and pray: Now put on your Tenderest Bowels of pity and affection.
Now you Are met again to fast and pray: Now put on your Tenderest Bowels of pity and affection.
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So look upon this poore Kingdome, which hath wrapt up in it your Countreymen, your Kinred, all your Dearest and sweetest Relations:
So look upon this poor Kingdom, which hath wrapped up in it your Countrymen, your Kindred, all your Dearest and Sweetest Relations:
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Nay, that which to you sure should be, more than all These; the Glory of your God.
Nay, that which to you sure should be, more than all These; the Glory of your God.
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See it trembling and hovering between A Heaven of Reformation, all good Angels and Men striving to raise it up thither,
See it trembling and hovering between A Heaven of Reformation, all good Angels and Men striving to raise it up thither,
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and A Hell of Ruine, the weight of all Devils, and bad Men hanging upon it, to sinke it downe thither.
and A Hell of Ruin, the weight of all Devils, and bad Men hanging upon it, to sink it down thither.
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Let this sight melt you, Let it move you to call up all your strength this once; to cry mightily to God.
Let this sighed melt you, Let it move you to call up all your strength this once; to cry mightily to God.
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Who Knows, what this One Day may do to Crosse the feares, to Crown the hopes and toyle of many yeares,
Who Knows, what this One Day may do to Cross the fears, to Crown the hope's and toil of many Years,
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if it please the Eternall Spirit, to blow right and strong upon your Spirits, this One Day.
if it please the Eternal Spirit, to blow right and strong upon your Spirits, this One Day.
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Six dayes the Army of Israel compassed Iericho ; yet still It stood. On the seventh Day they compassed it seven Times;
Six days the Army of Israel compassed Jericho; yet still It stood. On the seventh Day they compassed it seven Times;
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at the seventh Time, the Priests blew with the Trumpets, and the people gave a Mighty shout,
At the seventh Time, the Priests blew with the Trumpets, and the people gave a Mighty shout,
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and the walls of Iericho fell downe flat to the Ground. This is the First Consideration. The second Consideration is this.
and the walls of Jericho fell down flat to the Ground. This is the First Consideration. The second Consideration is this.
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No teares prevaile with God, but such as are wept over Jesus Christ. All the Tribes of the Earth shall mourn over Him.
No tears prevail with God, but such as Are wept over jesus christ. All the Tribes of the Earth shall mourn over Him.
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If Jesus Christ be not the Flame in our Breast, that melts our Hearts;
If jesus christ be not the Flame in our Breast, that melts our Hearts;
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if He be not the Object, that draws forth our Teares, though we weep Blood, our Blood will be,
if He be not the Object, that draws forth our Tears, though we weep Blood, our Blood will be,
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but as Water spilt upon the Ground.
but as Water spilled upon the Ground.
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If we grieve, and not in Christ, our Griefe is Hypocrisie, or at best but Formality.
If we grieve, and not in christ, our Grief is Hypocrisy, or At best but Formality.
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If we grieve, and not for Christ, our Griefe is Idolatry.
If we grieve, and not for christ, our Grief is Idolatry.
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What makes the Discourses of men mutually understood and moving? 'Tis the union of Men in One Vniversall Spirit of Reason.
What makes the Discourses of men mutually understood and moving? It's the Union of Men in One Universal Spirit of Reason.
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What makes Colours, Sounds understood and moving, in the Eye or Eare? 'Tis the union of Sense and Sensible Things, in One Common Spirit or Principle of Sense.
What makes Colours, Sounds understood and moving, in the Eye or Ear? It's the Union of Sense and Sensible Things, in One Common Spirit or Principle of Sense.
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If you will touch the Heart of God with your Prayers and Sorrowes, it must be by a union between Him and you, in One Vniversall, Common Person, the Lord Jesus, God-Man.
If you will touch the Heart of God with your Prayers and Sorrows, it must be by a Union between Him and you, in One Universal, Common Person, the Lord jesus, God-Man.
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Iacob obtained not the Blessing by Prayers and Tears alone.Iacob obtained not the Blessing by Prayers and Tears alone.
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But as He prayed and wept, He held fast in His Armes the Angel of the Covenant.
But as He prayed and wept, He held fast in His Arms the Angel of the Covenant.
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Then shall the Day break upon us, and we become as Princes with God, when we pray,
Then shall the Day break upon us, and we become as Princes with God, when we pray,
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and with our Jesus in our Armes; when we weepe upon the Bosome of our Jesus.
and with our jesus in our Arms; when we weep upon the Bosom of our jesus.
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If then you have any Sense of the utmost good or ill of this Kingdome, first your Parent, now your Fosterchild :
If then you have any Sense of the utmost good or ill of this Kingdom, First your Parent, now your Fosterchild:
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If you have any Sense of your own Safeties, your Soules, your immortalitie, any thing; Send up a strong and secret groane, which God may heare, and say within you:
If you have any Sense of your own Safeties, your Souls, your immortality, any thing; Send up a strong and secret groan, which God may hear, and say within you:
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O! that the Lord Jesus, that All-quickning Spirit would descend into our Spirits, and become a Spring of Divine sorrowes there!
OH! that the Lord jesus, that All-quickening Spirit would descend into our Spirits, and become a Spring of Divine sorrows there!
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Then should our Teares be as His Blood.
Then should our Tears be as His Blood.
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O! that the Lord Jesus the Highest Image of Love and Beauty, the most profaned and persecuted, would set Himselfe before our eyes!
OH! that the Lord jesus the Highest Image of Love and Beauty, the most profaned and persecuted, would Set Himself before our eyes!
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Then should we know, Why, and How to weep: then should we weep indeed.
Then should we know, Why, and How to weep: then should we weep indeed.
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If our Dear Saviour would make his Arms our Crosse, that we might from thence offer our Broken Hearts in Sacrifice to the Father;
If our Dear Saviour would make his Arms our Cross, that we might from thence offer our Broken Hearts in Sacrifice to the Father;
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then would our God smell a sweet Savour of Rest in us, and at length give us Rest in Himselfe.
then would our God smell a sweet Savour of Rest in us, and At length give us Rest in Himself.
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This is the second Consideration in the Preparative. 2. The Vse.
This is the second Consideration in the Preparative. 2. The Use.
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This is A Humiliation from a Three-fold Ground. 1. Insensiblenesse in our Spirits of our Saviour's Approach.
This is A Humiliation from a Threefold Ground. 1. Insensibleness in our Spirits of our Saviour's Approach.
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2. Unsuitablenesse in our Counsailes to the Course of His Comming. 3. Enmity in our Affections to the Intent of His Comming. 1st. Ground, Insensiblenesse. Is not the Comming of Christ that by which God designes to make Himselfe Admired among His Saints? as Saint Paul testifies, 2 Thes. 1.10. When He shall come to be Glorified in His Saints, and Admired, &c. Is not this that at which All the Angels of God bow themselves and worship? Heb. 1.6. When He bringeth His First-begotten Againe into the world, He saith, Let All the Angels of God worship Him.
2. Unsuitableness in our Counsels to the Course of His Coming. 3. Enmity in our Affections to the Intent of His Coming. 1st. Ground, Insensibleness. Is not the Coming of christ that by which God designs to make Himself Admired among His Saints? as Saint Paul Testifies, 2 Thebes 1.10. When He shall come to be Glorified in His Saints, and Admired, etc. Is not this that At which All the Angels of God bow themselves and worship? Hebrew 1.6. When He brings His Firstbegotten Again into the world, He Says, Let All the Angels of God worship Him.
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Is not this the Grand Wheel which moves All, the Centrall Motion, which carries about Persons, Kingdomes, the whole Creation? Heb. 1.7.
Is not this the Grand Wheel which moves All, the Central Motion, which carries about Persons, Kingdoms, the Whole Creation? Hebrew 1.7.
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When Christ comes the second Time, God saith of the Angels, He hath made His Angels Spirits, His Ministers a Flame of Fire.
When christ comes the second Time, God Says of the Angels, He hath made His Angels Spirits, His Ministers a Flame of Fire.
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All Angelicall or Elementary Instruments of Motion, are but His Ministers, propagating His Motions thorow the world.
All Angelical or Elementary Instruments of Motion, Are but His Ministers, propagating His Motions thorough the world.
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Can This be thus, and we Ignorant or Insensible of This Comming of Christ, without the Highest sinne against God, the Kingdome, our own safeties?
Can This be thus, and we Ignorant or Insensible of This Coming of christ, without the Highest sin against God, the Kingdom, our own Safeties?
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Let us then endeavour to apply this use to our selves more properly and powerfully, by a Three-fold Enquiry concerning this first Ground of Humiliation.
Let us then endeavour to apply this use to our selves more properly and powerfully, by a Threefold Enquiry Concerning this First Ground of Humiliation.
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Have we seen Iesus Christ as he Comes among the Angels? 1 Tim. 3.16. Saint Paul tels us now, This is the Greatest Mystery of Godlinesse: Have we seen Iesus christ as he Comes among the Angels? 1 Tim. 3.16. Saint Paul tells us now, This is the Greatest Mystery of Godliness:
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God manifested in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels: Behold! Jesus Christ, as God puts forth Himselfe in the Forme of Flesh, of the Creature,God manifested in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels: Behold! jesus christ, as God puts forth Himself in the Form of Flesh, of the Creature,
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and over-spreads that Form or Flesh with the Glory and Spirit of the God-head. Thus He shines forth already upon the One Half of Things, the Invisible Part:
and overspreads that From or Flesh with the Glory and Spirit of the Godhead. Thus He shines forth already upon the One Half of Things, the Invisible Part:
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He already is risen upon the Angels, as Starres, at once gathering them up into His Divine Light,
He already is risen upon the Angels, as Stars, At once gathering them up into His Divine Light,
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and riding forth upon their Beames. So each Starre now carryes forth a Sun along with it:
and riding forth upon their Beams. So each Star now carries forth a Sun along with it:
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Each Angel, the Son of man and God. Saint Paul tels us, Colos. 2.10. that Christ is the Head of All Principality and Power.
Each Angel, the Son of man and God. Saint Paul tells us, Colos 2.10. that christ is the Head of All Principality and Power.
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Our Lord Jesus cloth'd with the Glory of His Father, hath united Himselfe to the Acting Principles,
Our Lord jesus clothed with the Glory of His Father, hath united Himself to the Acting Principles,
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and Ruling Powers of this Creation.
and Ruling Powers of this Creation.
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Now He Flames forth thorow these invisible Fires into all Courts, Campes, or Counsailes, into every Frame of things.
Now He Flames forth thorough these invisible Fires into all Courts, Camps, or Counsels, into every Frame of things.
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Now He flyes abroad upon the Backs of these Cherubims, and the Wings of these Winds into the Breast of each Man, into the Bosome of each Creature. We reade, Colos. 2.15.
Now He flies abroad upon the Backs of these Cherubims, and the Wings of these Winds into the Breast of each Man, into the Bosom of each Creature. We read, Colos 2.15.
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Having spoyled Principalities and Powers, He made a Shew of them Openly, Triumphing over Them. See the Lord Jesus binding Evill Spirits, the Powers of This world in straiter Chaines of Darknesse, leading them Captives at the Taile of His Chariot, making them His Slaves, to Serve Him for Executioners,Having spoiled Principalities and Powers, He made a Show of them Openly, Triumphing over Them. See the Lord jesus binding Evil Spirits, the Powers of This world in straiter Chains of Darkness, leading them Captives At the Tail of His Chariot, making them His Slaves, to Serve Him for Executioners,
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as the Mutes doe the Great Turke; to raine downe Snares, Tempests, Fire and Brimstone on His Enemies.
as the Mutes do the Great Turk; to rain down Snares, Tempests, Fire and Brimstone on His Enemies.
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Have you seene the Lord thus mounted on His Horses of Fire? Like the Sun,
Have you seen the Lord thus mounted on His Horses of Fire? Like the Sun,
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like a Champion comming forth to run His Race from one end of Things to the Other? Are you come to this Mount Sion, where the Mediatour appears with God in the midst of His innumerable Angels?
like a Champion coming forth to run His Raze from one end of Things to the Other? are you come to this Mount Sion, where the Mediator appears with God in the midst of His innumerable Angels?
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If you be Strangers to such Sights, then Mourn. For you are yet at Mount Sinai in the midst of Clouds and Stormes.
If you be Strangers to such Sights, then Mourn. For you Are yet At Mount Sinai in the midst of Clouds and Storms.
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You are still in a Wildernesse full of Fiery Serpents, where every Step you take may be to a Death. As you Mourn, Pray:
You Are still in a Wilderness full of Fiery Serpents, where every Step you take may be to a Death. As you Mourn, Pray:
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Sweet Iesus Shine; Sweet Iesus Come thou, as the Day-spring from on High upon us; Sweet Iesus Shine; Sweet Iesus Come thou, as the Dayspring from on High upon us;
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Change the Appearance, Open to us this New Frame of Angels Glories, covering the World like Clouds,
Change the Appearance, Open to us this New Frame of Angels Glories, covering the World like Clouds,
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and thy Glories raised on These. and thy Glories raised on These.
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Have you Seen the Lord Iesus Comming in the Spirits of Men on Earth? This is the 2. Step of our Saviour's Descent from the Bosome of the Father.Have you Seen the Lord Iesus Coming in the Spirits of Men on Earth? This is the 2. Step of our Saviour's Descent from the Bosom of the Father.
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We are taught, Luke 17.20, 21. that, The Kingdome of God commeth not with Observation.
We Are taught, Lycia 17.20, 21. that, The Kingdom of God comes not with Observation.
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For the Kingdome of God is within You. The Glory of the Father, in which Christ Comes, is the Kingdome of God.For the Kingdom of God is within You. The Glory of the Father, in which christ Comes, is the Kingdom of God.
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This is not obvious to Sence or Reason grounded upon Sence. For it comes not their way, from without.
This is not obvious to Sense or Reason grounded upon Sense. For it comes not their Way, from without.
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It bubbles up from an inward Spring, like Life. From within it Enlarges it Selfe, as Circles from the Center, the Out-most being Last.
It bubbles up from an inward Spring, like Life. From within it Enlarges it Self, as Circles from the Centre, the Outmost being Last.
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This is the Method, by which our Saviour comes Spiritually into the world.
This is the Method, by which our Saviour comes Spiritually into the world.
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First the Godhead opens it Selfe upon the Humane Nature of Christ, making that the First-fruits of the whole Creation. Colos. 1.18. Secondly, the Lord Jesus with this over-spreading Glory comes downe upon the Angels, making them, the First-fruits of Spirits.First the Godhead Opens it Self upon the Humane Nature of christ, making that the Firstfruits of the Whole Creation. Colos 1.18. Secondly, the Lord jesus with this overspreading Glory comes down upon the Angels, making them, the Firstfruits of Spirits.
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The Third Step, which He takes, is through the Angels into the Souls of Mortall Men.
The Third Step, which He Takes, is through the Angels into the Souls of Mortal Men.
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In these He plants Himselfe, as a Throne Circled in with the various Beauties of Angels,
In these He plants Himself, as a Throne Circled in with the various Beauty's of Angels,
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like the diverse-Coloured Raine-bow, Revel. 4.3. Thus these become the First-fruits of Men, Rom. 8.23. The Fourth Remove is upon the Bodies of the Saints, that they may be the First-fruits of Bodies.
like the diverse-Coloured Rainbow, Revel. 4.3. Thus these become the Firstfruits of Men, Rom. 8.23. The Fourth Remove is upon the Bodies of the Saints, that they may be the Firstfruits of Bodies.
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The Last is the Passing of the Lord Jesus from the Bodies of the Saints into the whole Frame of Visible Things;
The Last is the Passing of the Lord jesus from the Bodies of the Saints into the Whole Frame of Visible Things;
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as a Flame still taking hold of Neighbouring Fuell, Still Catching and Infolding it selfe thorow All Things.
as a Flame still taking hold of Neighbouring Fuel, Still Catching and Infolding it self thorough All Things.
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By these Degrees the Lord Descends in Glorious State, and as He Descends, Transfigures all Things into the Same Glory.
By these Degrees the Lord Descends in Glorious State, and as He Descends, Transfigures all Things into the Same Glory.
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The Comming of Christ is Compared to the Day, 1 Thes. 5.5. Ye are Children of the Day. And so 2 Pet. 1.1.
The Coming of christ is Compared to the Day, 1 Thebes 5.5. You Are Children of the Day. And so 2 Pet. 1.1.
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Till the Day dawne. The Lord Jesus, as He riseth like a Sun upon the World,Till the Day dawn. The Lord jesus, as He Riseth like a Sun upon the World,
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first diffuseth Himselfe through the Skie of the Angelicall Nature:
First diffuseth Himself through the Sky of the Angelical Nature:
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Then falls, as a Glory, upon the Tops of the Mountaines, the Higher Parts of the Earth, the Soules of Men:
Then falls, as a Glory, upon the Tops of the Mountains, the Higher Parts of the Earth, the Souls of Men:
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From thence He slides downe into Plaines and Lower Valleies, The Bodily Part of Things. Unhappy He!
From thence He slides down into Plains and Lower Valleys, The Bodily Part of Things. Unhappy He!
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That Sees not the Comming of Christ into His own Soul. What is it, which He Sees not? He Sees not the Sweetnesse in His Saviour's Eyes; A Forgiving ; A Melting ; A Molding ; A Ravishing Sweetnesse:
That Sees not the Coming of christ into His own Soul. What is it, which He Sees not? He Sees not the Sweetness in His Saviour's Eyes; A Forgiving; A Melting; A Molding; A Ravishing Sweetness:
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A Sweetnesse, that freely Forgives the blackest, and most Trecherous Hearts: A Sweetnesse, that kindly Melts, the hardest and most untam'd Hearts:
A Sweetness, that freely Forgives the Blackest, and most Treacherous Hearts: A Sweetness, that kindly Melts, the Hardest and most untamed Hearts:
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A Sweetnesse, that gently Molds into a Spouse-like frame, the roughest Hearts: A Sweetnesse, that ravisheth the most despairing Hearts into an Extasie of Supreame, immortall joyes.
A Sweetness, that gently Molds into a Spouse-like frame, the Roughest Hearts: A Sweetness, that ravisheth the most despairing Hearts into an Ecstasy of Supreme, immortal Joys.
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Vnhappy he, that sees not the comming of Christ into the soules of men!
Unhappy he, that sees not the coming of christ into the Souls of men!
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What is it, which He sees not? He sees not the Tabernacle of God among men;
What is it, which He sees not? He sees not the Tabernacle of God among men;
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the Distance lessening betweene Heaven and Earth; the Glory of the Godhead growing to a Fuller Tide, and winning upon the World,
the Distance lessening between Heaven and Earth; the Glory of the Godhead growing to a Fuller Tide, and winning upon the World,
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as the Sea eating in upon the Land. He cannot discerne the Times and their Changes, How, or Why they are;
as the Sea eating in upon the Land. He cannot discern the Times and their Changes, How, or Why they Are;
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the Fatality of Persons and Kingdomes, their Periods.
the Fatality of Persons and Kingdoms, their Periods.
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For these Flourish and Fall, as they Fall in with, Fall off from, or Fall foule upon the Comming of Christ.
For these Flourish and Fallen, as they Fallen in with, Fallen off from, or Fallen foul upon the Coming of christ.
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He is the Cornerstone, 1 Pet. 2.6. Mat. 21.24. Whosoever shall fall on this stone, shall be broken:
He is the Cornerstone, 1 Pet. 2.6. Mathew 21.24. Whosoever shall fallen on this stone, shall be broken:
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on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind him to powder. on whomsoever it shall fallen, it shall grind him to powder.
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Is it Day-break yet in our soules? Doe we see how it growes Lighter and Lighter in the Souls of Men? If we doe not perceive those Streakes and Flakes of Light, which multiply upon the spirits of men, pointing out the neere Approach of our long-lookt-for Sunne;
Is it Daybreak yet in our Souls? Do we see how it grows Lighter and Lighter in the Souls of Men? If we do not perceive those Streaks and Flakes of Light, which multiply upon the spirits of men, pointing out the near Approach of our long-lookt-for Sun;
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Let us clothe our selves with shame, and confesse, We are Physitians of no value.
Let us cloth our selves with shame, and confess, We Are Physicians of no valve.
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We have not seen that Beame, which is in our owne Eye, not suffering us to discerne Day-light.
We have not seen that Beam, which is in our own Eye, not suffering us to discern Daylight.
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But as we are Blind, so let us be Beggers too.
But as we Are Blind, so let us be Beggars too.
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And, as that Blind Begger in the Gospel, let us sit by the way, in which Christ comes;
And, as that Blind Beggar in the Gospel, let us fit by the Way, in which christ comes;
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and as we heare the noyse of his passing by, let us cry aloud, Thou Son of David, King of Spirits, have mercy on us: Lord Iesus!
and as we hear the noise of his passing by, let us cry aloud, Thou Son of David, King of Spirits, have mercy on us: Lord Iesus!
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that we also may receive our sight:
that we also may receive our sighed:
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that our Fleece may not be dry, while it raines on the rest of the earth;
that our Fleece may not be dry, while it reins on the rest of the earth;
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that our Soules may not be in the Dark, while Glory flowes in upon other Spirits. that our Souls may not be in the Dark, while Glory flows in upon other Spirits.
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Doe you see your Saviour, as He comes in the Visible Part of Things? Mat. 24.8. The Lord Jesus discoursing of His Comming, having before spoken of Warres, Famines, Pestilences, Earth-quakes; tels us in this Verse: Do you see your Saviour, as He comes in the Visible Part of Things? Mathew 24.8. The Lord jesus discoursing of His Coming, having before spoken of Wars, Famines, Pestilences, Earthquakes; tells us in this Verse:
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All these are the Beginning of Sorrowes. All these Are the Beginning of Sorrows.
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'Tis in Greek, NONLATINALPHABET, The Beginning of Pangs. The Commotions and Strife in This visible Frame are the Pangs and Throes, by which It labours to bring forth Christ in the Spirit.
It's in Greek,, The Beginning of Pangs. The Commotions and Strife in This visible Frame Are the Pangs and Throes, by which It labours to bring forth christ in the Spirit.
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Psal. 97.4, 5. You may reade the Manner and Discovery of this Approaching Glory. His Lightnings enlightned the World: The Earth Saw and Trembled. Psalm 97.4, 5. You may read the Manner and Discovery of this Approaching Glory. His Lightnings enlightened the World: The Earth Saw and Trembled.
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The Hils melted like Wax, at the Presence of the Lord; at the Presence of the Lord of the Whole Earth. The Hills melted like Wax, At the Presence of the Lord; At the Presence of the Lord of the whole Earth.
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Nations, Kingdomes, Nature, the Elements feele the Approach of Jesus Christ, and receive the Impression of His Presence increasing upon them.
nations, Kingdoms, Nature, the Elements feel the Approach of jesus christ, and receive the Impression of His Presence increasing upon them.
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How unnaturall then are we, if we be insensible of it! how Worthy to be cast forth from the Nature of Things into the Outermost Darknesse!
How unnatural then Are we, if we be insensible of it! how Worthy to be cast forth from the Nature of Things into the Outermost Darkness!
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Seas of Common-wealths and Counsailes rowle and roare. Mountaines of Worldly Greatnesse melt away. Rocks of Humane Strength after the firmest Combinations and Consolidations cleave asunder.
Seas of Commonwealths and Counsels roll and roar. Mountains of Worldly Greatness melt away. Rocks of Humane Strength After the firmest Combinations and Consolidations cleave asunder.
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Doe we not yet perceive the Lord Jesus? The Earth & Hearts quake. Pestilences are kindled.
Do we not yet perceive the Lord jesus? The Earth & Hearts quake. Pestilences Are kindled.
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A Smoke of Obscurity, Vncertainty and Confusion flyes over the Face of Things A Fire Burnes.
A Smoke of Obscurity, Uncertainty and Confusion flies over the Face of Things A Fire Burns.
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Doe we not yet feele our Saviour? His Enlightnings Enlighten the whole Earth.
Do we not yet feel our Saviour? His Enlightenings Enlighten the Whole Earth.
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Extraordinary Passages of Providence, little lesse than Miracles to confirme the Presence of Christ in the midst of us:
Extraordinary Passages of Providence, little less than Miracles to confirm the Presence of christ in the midst of us:
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High and Heavenly Truths publishing themselves, even as the Brightnesse of His Comming:
High and Heavenly Truths publishing themselves, even as the Brightness of His Coming:
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These frequent Flashings forth of His Glory, are the Enlightnings, with which He Enlightens the Earth.
These frequent Flashings forth of His Glory, Are the Enlightenings, with which He Enlightens the Earth.
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Doe we not yet See Jesus Christ? Heb. 1.2. The Holy Ghost begins to speak of the 2d. Comming of Christ, v. 6. He goes on discoursing of the Same Thing to the 12. Verse. There He saith to Him:
Do we not yet See jesus christ? Hebrew 1.2. The Holy Ghost begins to speak of the 2d. Coming of christ, v. 6. He Goes on discoursing of the Same Thing to the 12. Verse. There He Says to Him:
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As a Vesture, thou shalt folde them up, (meaning, Heaven and Earth) and They shall be Changed. Suppose a Man by Miracle, Borne and Grown up in One Midnight.As a Vesture, thou shalt fold them up, (meaning, Heaven and Earth) and They shall be Changed. Suppose a Man by Miracle, Born and Grown up in One Midnight.
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Day now begins to come on: This Man to whom All Things were almost alike before;
Day now begins to come on: This Man to whom All Things were almost alike before;
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now perceives Barren Shores, Hanging Cliffes, Devouring Seas on one Hand; on another, Pleasant Fields, Faire Buildings, a Peacefull Country.
now perceives Barren Shores, Hanging Cliffs, Devouring Seas on one Hand; on Another, Pleasant Fields, Fair Buildings, a Peaceful Country.
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As the Light increaseth, the Face of these Things still Changeth, Presenting Fresh Horrours, and fuller Beauties.
As the Light increases, the Face of these Things still Changes, Presenting Fresh Horrors, and fuller Beauty's.
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Would not this Man Amazedly Wonder, whence these Formes of Things should grow round about Him, with such Sodainnesse and Change? till He look't upward,
Would not this Man Amazedly Wonder, whence these Forms of Things should grow round about Him, with such Sodainnesse and Change? till He looked upward,
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and Saw the Light of Heaven, as It goes on in it's Course, visiting the Earth,
and Saw the Light of Heaven, as It Goes on in it's Course, visiting the Earth,
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and thus Changing it as a Garment.
and thus Changing it as a Garment.
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Who is not Amazed to See the Changes that are made in the Garment of This Earth? One Day we see it,
Who is not Amazed to See the Changes that Are made in the Garment of This Earth? One Day we see it,
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as a Field Flourishing with faire Hopes;
as a Field Flourishing with fair Hope's;
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another Day, that Field vanish't, and in its Place, as a City on Fire, or a Sea of Blood.
Another Day, that Field vanished, and in its Place, as a city on Fire, or a Sea of Blood.
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He that now discerns not the Light of Heaven, the Brightnesse of the Godhead, which is Christ Comming upon us, and thus Changing us;
He that now discerns not the Light of Heaven, the Brightness of the Godhead, which is christ Coming upon us, and thus Changing us;
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what manner of Night is He in? Sure a Night, as Black, as the Shadow of Death.
what manner of Night is He in? Sure a Night, as Black, as the Shadow of Death.
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The Night is a Season for Heavinesse.
The Night is a Season for Heaviness.
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You that See not the Lord Jesus, how He comes up, upon the Earth, and Invades it with His Troops, as the Prophet speaks:
You that See not the Lord jesus, how He comes up, upon the Earth, and Invades it with His Troops, as the Prophet speaks:
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Habak. 3. Sit downe in Heavinesse, Sensible of that Night which Surrounds You. But as you Sit, Watch,Habak. 3. Fit down in Heaviness, Sensible of that Night which Surrounds You. But as you Fit, Watch,
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as the Watch-men, for the Morning.
as the Watchmen, for the Morning.
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This second Comming of Christ, is, as the dayes of Noah. The Lord Jesus in the Spirit shall be both Ark and Flood:
This second Coming of christ, is, as the days of Noah. The Lord jesus in the Spirit shall be both Ark and Flood:
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An Ark to those which are taken into Christ, 〈 ◊ 〉 them high above all miseries towards Heaven:
an Ark to those which Are taken into christ, 〈 ◊ 〉 them high above all misery's towards Heaven:
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〈 … 〉 carrying away insensible Persons, and Scorners 〈 … 〉 Woe. This is the First Ground of Humiliation, Insensiblenesse.
〈 … 〉 carrying away insensible Persons, and Scorner's 〈 … 〉 Woe. This is the First Ground of Humiliation, Insensibleness.
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Unsuitablenesse in our Counsailes to the Course of Christ's Comming. The Comming of Christ calls for Two Things. 1st. A Respect to Christ in all our Counsailes. Unsuitableness in our Counsels to the Course of Christ's Coming. The Coming of christ calls for Two Things. 1st. A Respect to christ in all our Counsels.
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2. A Resignation to Christ for the Conduct of Those Counsailes. 1. A Respect to Christ in Counsaile.
2. A Resignation to christ for the Conduct of Those Counsels. 1. A Respect to christ in Counsel.
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Ezekiel saw The Glory of God:Ezekielem saw The Glory of God:
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Ezek. 1. This Glory was the Spirituall Frame of our Saviours Divine Comming upon His Chariot composed of Living Creatures and Wheels: Angels Spiritualized, Bodies Angelized.Ezekiel 1. This Glory was the Spiritual Frame of our Saviors Divine Coming upon His Chariot composed of Living Creatures and Wheels: Angels Spiritualized, Bodies Angelized.
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In this vision He saw the State of Jerusalem, and accordingly forewarn'd the Jewes.
In this vision He saw the State of Jerusalem, and accordingly forewarned the Jews.
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As the shadow went back upon the Dyal of Ahaz, so Hezekiah's life was set back from Death.
As the shadow went back upon the Dyal of Ahaz, so Hezekiah's life was Set back from Death.
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The Person of our Lord Jesus is the Diall of Time, as the Godhead is in the Course of it's Glory advances or withdraws upon this Diall:
The Person of our Lord jesus is the Dial of Time, as the Godhead is in the Course of it's Glory advances or withdraws upon this Dial:
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So it points out the Rise or Ruine of Persons and Things.
So it points out the Rise or Ruin of Persons and Things.
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We read, Revel. 1. That God gave to Christ the Revelation of Things by a Light of Glory, in His own Person;
We read, Revel. 1. That God gave to christ the Revelation of Things by a Light of Glory, in His own Person;
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to this end, that He might shew to His Servants, what will quickly Be.
to this end, that He might show to His Servants, what will quickly Be.
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Our Lord Jesus is that Word of God, which is to be, the Man of our Counsailes.
Our Lord jesus is that Word of God, which is to be, the Man of our Counsels.
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On Him we are to look, in Him to see, what should be ; by seeing God in His own Formes:
On Him we Are to look, in Him to see, what should be; by seeing God in His own Forms:
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what shall be, by seeing God in All Formes of the Creature. This is Reason, say the Heathen.
what shall be, by seeing God in All Forms of the Creature. This is Reason, say the Heathen.
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A Connexion of Things Past, with those which are Present, a Derivation of Things to come out of Both, for Discovery and Direction.
A Connexion of Things Past, with those which Are Present, a Derivation of Things to come out of Both, for Discovery and Direction.
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This is a Dark Shadow of Christ.
This is a Dark Shadow of christ.
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He is the Reason of a Christian, who unites and represents by a Perfect Light, all Three States of Things, calling Himselfe by this Three-fold Name;
He is the Reason of a Christian, who unites and represents by a Perfect Light, all Three States of Things, calling Himself by this Threefold Name;
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He that is, He that was, He that is to Come. 2. A Resignation to Christ for Conduct.
He that is, He that was, He that is to Come. 2. A Resignation to christ for Conduct.
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This is the second Thing, which Christ calls for in His second Comming.
This is the second Thing, which christ calls for in His second Coming.
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I am Alpha and Omega saith the Lord, He that is, He that was, He that is to Come, the Almighty, the All-comprehending: Revel : 1.8. The Spirituall Comming of Christ, is the great Tide of Things;I am Alpha and Omega Says the Lord, He that is, He that was, He that is to Come, the Almighty, the All-comprehending: Revel: 1.8. The Spiritual Coming of christ, is the great Tide of Things;
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this way the fulnesse of the God-head pours forth it selfe from Sea to Sea, from the Beginning to the End of Things, Both in Himselfe.
this Way the fullness of the Godhead pours forth it self from Sea to Sea, from the Beginning to the End of Things, Both in Himself.
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Happy is He, who puts Himselfe into the Current of this stream; swiftly, smoothly, safely shall He be carryed along upon it to His End.
Happy is He, who puts Himself into the Current of this stream; swiftly, smoothly, safely shall He be carried along upon it to His End.
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There is Mention of a Wheel, Prov. 20.26. The King shall bring the Wheel upon the Wicked.
There is Mention of a Wheel, Curae 20.26. The King shall bring the Wheel upon the Wicked.
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Saint Iames speakes of the Wheel of the Creation: Iames 3.6. For so 'tis in Greek, NONLATINALPHABET.
Saint James speaks of the Wheel of the Creation: James 3.6. For so it's in Greek,.
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Our Lord Jesus comes on as the Great Wheel of Things, reposing in it selfe, and rowling on with it selfe, those, who are taken up unto it:
Our Lord jesus comes on as the Great Wheel of Things, reposing in it self, and rolling on with it self, those, who Are taken up unto it:
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But bringing it selfe over those which fall out of it, and breaking them in pieces.
But bringing it self over those which fallen out of it, and breaking them in Pieces.
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There are two Things which expresse an unsuitablenesse in our Counsailes to the Comming of Christ. 1st. The Directing our Paths by a Humane Prudence.
There Are two Things which express an unsuitableness in our Counsels to the Coming of christ. 1st. The Directing our Paths by a Humane Prudence.
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2. The Designing an Earthly Power for the Pursuit. 1st. Unsuitablenesse: The Directing our Paths by a Humane Prudence.
2. The Designing an Earthly Power for the Pursuit. 1st. Unsuitableness: The Directing our Paths by a Humane Prudence.
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The Israelites in the wildernesse made a Golden Calfe for their Guide, after the Example of the Aegyptians, who worship'd an Ox for their Chiefe God.
The Israelites in the Wilderness made a Golden Calf for their Guide, After the Exampl of the egyptians, who worshipped an Ox for their Chief God.
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For this Moses, say they, we know not what is become of Him.
For this Moses, say they, we know not what is become of Him.
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What was the successe? They were forc'd to embitter their Drink with the Powder of this Calfe.
What was the success? They were forced to embitter their Drink with the Powder of this Calf.
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Have any of you been thus tempted, to make the Calf of Humane-Policy your Counsellour, because this is the God of Nations? or to think;
Have any of you been thus tempted, to make the Calf of Humane-Policy your Counselor, Because this is the God of nations? or to think;
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We know not what This Iesus, or His Comming in The Spirit meane? Shall we trust our selves, We know not what This Iesus, or His Coming in The Spirit mean? Shall we trust our selves,
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and the Kingdome to a name, an ayrie Fancy? If you have been thus tempted, I hope your own Piety and Prudence will prompt you to grind this Calf to Powder by a Penitent Contrition,and the Kingdom to a name, an airy Fancy? If you have been thus tempted, I hope your own Piety and Prudence will prompt you to grind this Calf to Powder by a Penitent Contrition,
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and make it bitter to your Spirits, by a Kindly Remorse.
and make it bitter to your Spirits, by a Kindly Remorse.
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I humbly commend to you one story at large recorded: 1 Sam. 13. Samuel promised Saul to come at a Day, He delay'd.
I humbly commend to you one story At large recorded: 1 Sam. 13. Samuel promised Saul to come At a Day, He delayed.
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Saul feared the Philistines comming upon Him with a Mighty Body; the Dividing of the People from Him:Saul feared the philistines coming upon Him with a Mighty Body; the Dividing of the People from Him:
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He growes weary of Samuel's stay, and forceth Himselfe to sacrifice.
He grows weary of Samuel's stay, and forceth Himself to sacrifice.
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If you have so fal'n, so forc'd your selves, for such reasons, to sacrifice, to establish a worship without the Divine Appearances, because they have been delay'd:
If you have so fallen, so forced your selves, for such Reasons, to sacrifice, to establish a worship without the Divine Appearances, Because they have been delayed:
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O repent and feare, lest Samuel's message to Saul, be to you also:
Oh Repent and Fear, lest Samuel's message to Saul, be to you also:
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Now is the Kingdome divided from you, this way, by which you thought to confirme it to you.Now is the Kingdom divided from you, this Way, by which you Thought to confirm it to you.
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Let us at last be Converted, and become as Little children, learning what that Meanes, To Obey is better than Sacrifice,
Let us At last be Converted, and become as Little children, learning what that Means, To Obey is better than Sacrifice,
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and to Hearken, than the fat of Rams. To Hearken for the Breathings and whispers of the Lord Jesus;and to Harken, than the fat of Rams. To Harken for the Breathings and whispers of the Lord jesus;
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to Obey the Breakings in of the God-head upon us, is more than All Burnt-offerings, or our Best Performances.
to Obey the Breakings in of the Godhead upon us, is more than All Burnt offerings, or our Best Performances.
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2. Unsuitablenesse. The Designing an Earthly Power for Pursuite of our Counsailes. When Israel look'd round about upon the Interests, Inclinations, Imployments, Sufficiencies of Neighbour-nations:
2. Unsuitableness. The Designing an Earthly Power for Pursuit of our Counsels. When Israel looked round about upon the Interests, Inclinations, Employments, Sufficiencies of Neighbour-nations:
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When Israel reflected upon her own Constitution, Strength, Numbers:
When Israel reflected upon her own Constitution, Strength, Numbers:
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Had Israel Peace? When Iehoshaphat joyn'd his ships with those of the King of Israel, were not His ships broken in pieces? Thou shalt destroy all them, that go a whoring from Thee:
Had Israel Peace? When Jehoshaphat joined his ships with those of the King of Israel, were not His ships broken in Pieces? Thou shalt destroy all them, that go a whoring from Thee:
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'Tis good for me to draw neer to the Lord, saith the Holy Man: Psal. 73.50. The Earthly Image is the Strumpet, Humane Prudence the Eyes of this Harlot, which are as snares;It's good for me to draw near to the Lord, Says the Holy Man: Psalm 73.50. The Earthly Image is the Strumpet, Humane Prudence the Eyes of this Harlot, which Are as snares;
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Humane Power the Hands, which are Nets and Bands.
Humane Power the Hands, which Are Nets and Bans.
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He that is allured and caught by these, is upon the Brink of a Deep Pit,
He that is allured and caught by these, is upon the Brink of a Deep Pit,
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if not already sinking in it. Gen. 9.17. Mention is made of a Serpent that biteth the Heels of the Horse, so that His Rider falls backward.
if not already sinking in it. Gen. 9.17. Mention is made of a Serpent that bites the Heels of the Horse, so that His Rider falls backward.
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The Policy of Man is a Serpent, Power is the Horse on which He rides. Take heed of making these your Trust or Triumph.
The Policy of Man is a Serpent, Power is the Horse on which He rides. Take heed of making these your Trust or Triumph.
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If you do, your own Policy will bite the Heels of your Power, and disorder that:
If you do, your own Policy will bite the Heels of your Power, and disorder that:
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Your owne Power disordered will cast you to the Ground, and then oppresse you with its own weight.
Your own Power disordered will cast you to the Ground, and then oppress you with its own weight.
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I passe now from the second Ground of Enmity to the Third. 3. Ground. Enmity in our Affections to the Intents of our Saviour's Comming.
I pass now from the second Ground of Enmity to the Third. 3. Ground. Enmity in our Affections to the Intents of our Saviour's Coming.
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The Intents of our Saviour's Comming are Two: 1st. To Consume the Flesh. 2. To Call us into the Spirit. 1st. Intent of Christs Comming; To Consume the Flesh. Revel.
The Intents of our Saviour's Coming Are Two: 1st. To Consume the Flesh. 2. To Call us into the Spirit. 1st. Intent of Christ Coming; To Consume the Flesh. Revel.
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6. When our Jesus rides foremost upon a White-Horse, he is followed by a Red, Black, Pale Horse, bringing on Warre, Famine, Death.
6. When our jesus rides foremost upon a White-horse, he is followed by a Read, Black, Pale Horse, bringing on War, Famine, Death.
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These are His Troops, with which He comes up upon the Nations, and invades the Earth.
These Are His Troops, with which He comes up upon the nations, and invades the Earth.
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In the Progresse of this Mighty King, as He goes on Conquering; An Earth-quake shakes All Things, the Sun becomes Black, the Moon as Blood; Stars fall like untimely figs;
In the Progress of this Mighty King, as He Goes on Conquering; an Earthquake shakes All Things, the Sun becomes Black, the Moon as Blood; Stars fallen like untimely figs;
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Heaven passeth away as a Scroll rolled together, v. 12.13.14. Thus all Fleshly strengths faint, Gloryes fade at the presence of the Lord.
Heaven passes away as a Scroll rolled together, v. 12.13.14. Thus all Fleshly strengths faint, Glories fade At the presence of the Lord.
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The most Spirituall Appearances of God thorow Flesh are darkned and dis-appeare:
The most Spiritual Appearances of God thorough Flesh Are darkened and disappear:
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The brightest of Fleshly Formes, The fairest letter of the Highest Mysteries, become seeds of Warre, and sink in blood:
The Brightest of Fleshly Forms, The Fairest Letter of the Highest Mysteres, become seeds of War, and sink in blood:
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Men like Stars, most Eminent for Height, Lustre, Influence, fall thick to the Ground, like untimely figs, preventing their Maturity by their Ruine:
Men like Stars, most Eminent for Height, Lustre, Influence, fallen thick to the Ground, like untimely figs, preventing their Maturity by their Ruin:
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The most Flourishing Common-wealths, the Fairest Churches, like Heavens, roll themselves into Confusion. Thus Christ comes in Flaming Fire to all Flesh.
The most Flourishing Commonwealths, the Fairest Churches, like Heavens, roll themselves into Confusion. Thus christ comes in Flaming Fire to all Flesh.
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2. Intent of Christs Comming, is, to Call us into the Spirit. 2 Thes. 2.1. Paul speakes of The Comming of Christ, and our Gathering together unto Him.
2. Intent of Christ Coming, is, to Call us into the Spirit. 2 Thebes 2.1. Paul speaks of The Coming of christ, and our Gathering together unto Him.
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As the Horses of Fire, and Chariots of Fire came down from Heaven to take Elijah up into them:
As the Horses of Fire, and Chariots of Fire Come down from Heaven to take Elijah up into them:
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So the Lord Jesus descends in the Glory of the Spirit, that He may raise us above the world, riding with Him on the Circuits of the same Glory.
So the Lord jesus descends in the Glory of the Spirit, that He may raise us above the world, riding with Him on the Circuits of the same Glory.
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If I go away, saith Christ, I will come againe, and take you to be there where I am.
If I go away, Says christ, I will come again, and take you to be there where I am.
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Every Fleshly thing, is a vaile between us and Divinity.
Every Fleshly thing, is a veil between us and Divinity.
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All our Conversation in the Flesh, is an Alienation from God, a Descent towards the Depths of Darknesse below.
All our Conversation in the Flesh, is an Alienation from God, a Descent towards the Depths of Darkness below.
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The Lord Jesus comes forth in the Spirit, consuming the vaile of Flesh, like Fire. Then we enjoy the same Appearances, performe the same actions in a Divine Life.
The Lord jesus comes forth in the Spirit, consuming the veil of Flesh, like Fire. Then we enjoy the same Appearances, perform the same actions in a Divine Life.
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While the Spirit is our Element, God comes forth in us in all our Acts: God comes forth before us in all our Objects.
While the Spirit is our Element, God comes forth in us in all our Acts: God comes forth before us in all our Objects.
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There is a Two-fold Enmity in our affections towards this Two-fold Intent of Christ in His Comming. 1. An Adhesion to the Flesh.
There is a Twofold Enmity in our affections towards this Twofold Intent of christ in His Coming. 1. an Adhesion to the Flesh.
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2. An Aversenesse from the Spirit. 1st. The First Enmity is an Adhesion to the Life of Flesh.
2. an Averseness from the Spirit. 1st. The First Enmity is an Adhesion to the Life of Flesh.
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Our soules cleave to the Flesh-pots:
Our Souls cleave to the Fleshpots:
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Our Spirits are drawn down into a land of Bondage, and detain'd there, by the Rank scent of Garlike and Onions.
Our Spirits Are drawn down into a land of Bondage, and detained there, by the Rank scent of Garlic and Onions.
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We are very unwilling to travell thorow a wildernesse, though it be unto a Land flowing with Milk and Honey.
We Are very unwilling to travel thorough a Wilderness, though it be unto a Land flowing with Milk and Honey.
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We are like Lot, we know not how to leave this Sodome of the Flesh, till we be drawn forth by the Hand of Angels.
We Are like Lot, we know not how to leave this Sodom of the Flesh, till we be drawn forth by the Hand of Angels.
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Then we are still like Lot's wife when we are come forth from the City of this World, casting a longing look back upon it in the midst of its Flames.
Then we Are still like Lot's wife when we Are come forth from the city of this World, casting a longing look back upon it in the midst of its Flames.
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But if we be like her in her fault, let us be so too in the Consequence of it.
But if we be like her in her fault, let us be so too in the Consequence of it.
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She was chang'd into a Pillar of salt.
She was changed into a Pillar of salt.
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So may we as in answer to the Type, if we bring forth a Spirit of Remorse and Fire,
So may we as in answer to the Type, if we bring forth a Spirit of Remorse and Fire,
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like salt, to consume the Fleshly, Corrupting Part; that the Divine Part may be preserv'd untainted to Eternity.
like salt, to consume the Fleshly, Corrupting Part; that the Divine Part may be preserved untainted to Eternity.
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2. The second Enmity is an Aversenesse from the Spirit.
2. The second Enmity is an Averseness from the Spirit.
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Jesus Christ promised His Disciples the Effusion of the Spirit, at the Disappearance of His Flesh.
jesus christ promised His Disciples the Effusion of the Spirit, At the Disappearance of His Flesh.
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He spake to them of Divine Powers, Lights, Gloryes, Joyes, of the Highest Company and Contents which should come, when His Spirit came.
He spoke to them of Divine Powers, Lights, Glories, Joys, of the Highest Company and Contents which should come, when His Spirit Come.
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Yet the Disciples were sad, and as dead men still, when their Saviour spake of His Death.
Yet the Disciples were sad, and as dead men still, when their Saviour spoke of His Death.
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The Spirit appear'd to them a Miserable Comforter and Comfort, when they were no more to have a grosse sight of their Jesus in Flesh.
The Spirit appeared to them a Miserable Comforter and Comfort, when they were no more to have a gross sighed of their jesus in Flesh.
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He was as None to them, when He was to be Onely in the Spirit.
He was as None to them, when He was to be Only in the Spirit.
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When Peter felt Himselfe born up alone by the working waves, he feares, faints, and begins to sink,
When Peter felt Himself born up alone by the working waves, he fears, faints, and begins to sink,
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though he have the Call of Christ to carry him on, and Christ Himselfe in his Eye to infuse Spirits into him.
though he have the Call of christ to carry him on, and christ Himself in his Eye to infuse Spirits into him.
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This is an Example for us:
This is an Exampl for us:
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When we cal'd by God, begin to feel the Foundations of the Earth, and the Seeming-firme Land of Sense withdrawing from us,
When we called by God, begin to feel the Foundations of the Earth, and the Seeming-firm Land of Sense withdrawing from us,
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when we are now Lanching forth into the Sea of the God-head;
when we Are now Launching forth into the Sea of the Godhead;
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we no sooner feel our selves left upon the waters of the Spirit, to be sustain'd by them,
we no sooner feel our selves left upon the waters of the Spirit, to be sustained by them,
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but Immediately we sink our selves by our feares and unbeliefe.
but Immediately we sink our selves by our fears and unbelief.
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Let us then now weep, that we have refused the All-quickning Spirit, which is our Jesus,
Let us then now weep, that we have refused the All-quickening Spirit, which is our jesus,
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as if there were no Life in this Spirit, or no Light in this Life,
as if there were no Life in this Spirit, or no Light in this Life,
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as if God were a wildernesse, and the Building of God had no Foundation or Fairenesse in it.
as if God were a Wilderness, and the Building of God had no Foundation or Fairness in it.
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Let us now returne weeping and say, We have feared to commit our loves, hopes, and joyes to Thee, O meek, O Mighty Iesus!
Let us now return weeping and say, We have feared to commit our loves, hope's, and Joys to Thee, Oh meek, Oh Mighty Iesus!
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But all our Springs are in Thee, those that feed our outward senses, our inward Faculties, with Streames of Life, Truth, Strength and Pleasures.
But all our Springs Are in Thee, those that feed our outward Senses, our inward Faculties, with Streams of Life, Truth, Strength and Pleasures.
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Thou art our onely Husband, the Image of all Loves, and Lovelinesse to us, the Best Image of our selves.
Thou art our only Husband, the Image of all Loves, and Loveliness to us, the Best Image of our selves.
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Come thou downe upon us, appeare in thine Invisible gloryes, and make our soules, ere they are aware, like the Chariots of Aminadab. Come thou down upon us, appear in thine Invisible Glories, and make our Souls, ere they Are aware, like the Chariots of Aminadab.
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Thus I have concluded the First Use for Humiliation. For Caution. Take heed of making any Opposition against the Comming of the Lord Iesus.
Thus I have concluded the First Use for Humiliation. For Caution. Take heed of making any Opposition against the Coming of the Lord Iesus.
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I shall begin this use with an humble profession, that my desire is to have every thing which I speake understood,
I shall begin this use with an humble profession, that my desire is to have every thing which I speak understood,
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as proceeding from him, who would faine speak, and live in a Continuall sense of the Doubtfull Dimnesse of that Light of Reason, which twinkles in his breast;
as proceeding from him, who would feign speak, and live in a Continual sense of the Doubtful Dimness of that Light of Reason, which twinkles in his breast;
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as also of the want of oyl to feed the Flame of the Spirit to any Height or Constancy.
as also of the want of oil to feed the Flame of the Spirit to any Height or Constancy.
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I do therefore onely present, what passeth from me, submitting all ever to any Brighter Light in whatsoever Candle-stick it shine.
I do Therefore only present, what passes from me, submitting all ever to any Brighter Light in whatsoever Candlestick it shine.
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My care shall be, especially in the subject of this use, while I am in this Twi-light, to avoid Particular Conclusions, and Peremptory Determinations.
My care shall be, especially in the Subject of this use, while I am in this Twilight, to avoid Particular Conclusions, and Peremptory Determinations.
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I shall in these Termes set before you these Two Cautions. 1. Take heed how you Iudge, or Confine the Comming of Christ.
I shall in these Terms Set before you these Two Cautions. 1. Take heed how you Judge, or Confine the Coming of christ.
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2. Take heed how you furiously oppose any thing, that pretends to the Advancement of Christ in His Comming.
2. Take heed how you furiously oppose any thing, that pretends to the Advancement of christ in His Coming.
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1. Caution. Take heed how you Iudge or Confine the Comming of Christ, and that for Two Reasons. 1. He comes as a Spirit. 1. Caution. Take heed how you Judge or Confine the Coming of christ, and that for Two Reasons. 1. He comes as a Spirit.
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2. He comes in the Darke. 1. Reason. Christ comes as a Spirit.
2. He comes in the Dark. 1. Reason. christ comes as a Spirit.
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Who can foreknow, or set the wayes of a Spirit? who can comprehend a Spirit in any outward Forme? Is it not free to All,
Who can foreknow, or Set the ways of a Spirit? who can comprehend a Spirit in any outward Form? Is it not free to All,
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and from All? When Christ was risen, he sometimes put on those shapes, in which he had formerly liv'd, or died; as to Thomas :
and from All? When christ was risen, he sometime put on those shapes, in which he had formerly lived, or died; as to Thomas:
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Sometimes he cloth'd Himselfe with strange shapes;
Sometime he clothed Himself with strange shapes;
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sometimes uncloth'd Himselfe of All. For now He was raised into the Spirit, in which as in a Divine Ward-robe he comprehended All shapes, to put Himselfe forth in them,
sometime unclothed Himself of All. For now He was raised into the Spirit, in which as in a Divine Wardrobe he comprehended All shapes, to put Himself forth in them,
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or to put them under His Feet at pleasure. Saint Paul thus reasons: Colos. 2.20. If ye be dead in Christ, why as living in the Flesh, are ye subject to Ordinances which perish in the using? But this Reasoning is much more strong:
or to put them under His Feet At pleasure. Saint Paul thus Reasons: Colos 2.20. If you be dead in christ, why as living in the Flesh, Are you Subject to Ordinances which perish in the using? But this Reasoning is much more strong:
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If Christ be Risen from the dead, why do we subject Him to Ordinances, as if He were still living in the Flesh,
If christ be Risen from the dead, why do we Subject Him to Ordinances, as if He were still living in the Flesh,
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or rather, as if He were not come in •he Flesh, who is the Lord of All Fleshly Rites?
or rather, as if He were not come in •he Flesh, who is the Lord of All Fleshly Rites?
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Formes are sweet Helpes, but too severe Lords over our Faith.
Forms Are sweet Helps, but too severe lords over our Faith.
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They may be Ornaments to our Face and Neck, serving the Beauty of Christ's Appearances to us, and His union with us.
They may be Ornament to our Face and Neck, serving the Beauty of Christ's Appearances to us, and His Union with us.
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But then they must be of Gold or Precious stone, taken out of the Mine or Treasury of the Spirit.
But then they must be of Gold or Precious stone, taken out of the Mine or Treasury of the Spirit.
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So worne, they may become the Heires at age, the Spirit-born Princes. But if they be of Iron or Brasse, laid upon our Feet and Hands;
So worn, they may become the Heirs At age, the Spirit-born Princes. But if they be of Iron or Brass, laid upon our Feet and Hands;
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that is, Grosse in Fleshly Darknesse, binding up the Activity and Motion of our Spirits towards God;
that is, Gross in Fleshly Darkness, binding up the Activity and Motion of our Spirits towards God;
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then are they sad Marks of the Bond-womans Children. The Body is esteem'd a Prison or Grave to the Soul;
then Are they sad Marks of the Bondwomans Children. The Body is esteemed a Prison or Grave to the Soul;
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because it tyes the Soul up into One Particular Appearance, suffering it not to enlarge it selfe to any other,
Because it ties the Soul up into One Particular Appearance, suffering it not to enlarge it self to any other,
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but as they are reflected in This Glasse.
but as they Are reflected in This Glass.
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When the Eternall Spirit is fast'ned, and proportion'd to any One Form of Things, is it not now imprison'd or buried? It was a seasonable and High Contemplation, that of Solomon at the Consecration of the Temple:
When the Eternal Spirit is fastened, and proportioned to any One From of Things, is it not now imprisoned or buried? It was a seasonable and High Contemplation, that of Solomon At the Consecration of the Temple:
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The Heavens, & Heavens of Heavens cannot hold thee, How much lesse this House, which I have made? When we Consecrate, The Heavens, & Heavens of Heavens cannot hold thee, How much less this House, which I have made? When we Consecrate,
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or converse with any Ordinance or Peculiar way of worship;
or converse with any Ordinance or Peculiar Way of worship;
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let us then remember, that our Object is the Person of Jesus Christ, that Wisdome of God, whose way is more untrac'd than the Eagle, whose extent is wider than the Earth.
let us then Remember, that our Object is the Person of jesus christ, that Wisdom of God, whose Way is more untraced than the Eagl, whose extent is wider than the Earth.
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The Heavens of Heavens cannot take in All of Him, to Containe or Confine Him; much lesse any One Ordinance in this world, or Fleshly Fashion.
The Heavens of Heavens cannot take in All of Him, to Contain or Confine Him; much less any One Ordinance in this world, or Fleshly Fashion.
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'Tis in vain to attempt to shut up Christ in any Thing. Though you kill Him, that you may keep Him safe;
It's in vain to attempt to shut up christ in any Thing. Though you kill Him, that you may keep Him safe;
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though you lay Him in a Grave hewne out of a Rock in a Garden, a Frame contriv'd with greatest strength and Beauty;
though you lay Him in a Grave hewed out of a Rock in a Garden, a Frame contrived with greatest strength and Beauty;
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though you set the Seal of Authority upon it, and a guard about it; yet Christ will rise with an Earth-quake and appeare to His Disciples. 2. Reason. Christ Comes in the Darke.
though you Set the Seal of authority upon it, and a guard about it; yet christ will rise with an Earthquake and appear to His Disciples. 2. Reason. christ Comes in the Dark.
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The Lord darkens His own Appearances, who then shall Determine the way of Christ's Comming to us,
The Lord darkens His own Appearances, who then shall Determine the Way of Christ's Coming to us,
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when He makes it His Designe to obscure it? Why do we Condemne the Discoveries of Christ for being above our Reach, beyond our Measure and Light,
when He makes it His Design to Obscure it? Why do we Condemn the Discoveries of christ for being above our Reach, beyond our Measure and Light,
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when 'tis His Plot and will, to Come in Clouds?
when it's His Plot and will, to Come in Clouds?
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If the Light of the world please, as He breaks forth, to hold the eyes of the wisest Men,
If the Light of the world please, as He breaks forth, to hold the eyes of the Wisest Men,
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and Holyest Disciples, that they shall not discern Him, though He walk in the mid'st of them;
and Holiest Disciples, that they shall not discern Him, though He walk in the midst of them;
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Let Us bear our Blindnesse, and not lay the fault on Heaven, calling Day, Night ; or censuring the Light, for being Dark.
Let Us bear our Blindness, and not lay the fault on Heaven, calling Day, Night; or censuring the Light, for being Dark.
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Jesus Christ tels Peter, What I do, thou knowest not, but thou shalt know hereafter. Ioh. 13.6.
jesus christ tells Peter, What I do, thou Knowest not, but thou shalt know hereafter. John 13.6.
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Our Saviour puts forth Himself to Men in Many Appearances, of which they are uncapable, to lie as seeds in their Spirits,
Our Saviour puts forth Himself to Men in Many Appearances, of which they Are uncapable, to lie as seeds in their Spirits,
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and perhaps after many years grow into distinct Fruits in their understanding, and ripe Fruits in their Affections.
and perhaps After many Years grow into distinct Fruits in their understanding, and ripe Fruits in their Affections.
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Then they know that a Prophet hath been among them:
Then they know that a Prophet hath been among them:
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That the Highest Appearances of God have been plain before their Eyes, when they have least imagin'd it.
That the Highest Appearances of God have been plain before their Eyes, when they have least imagined it.
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The Wise-man that spake in Parables and Proverbs tels Prov. 25.2.
The Wiseman that spoke in Parables and Proverbs tells Curae 25.2.
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'Tis the Glory of God, to conceale a Thing ( the Word in Hebrew) and of Kings to search out the matter, (the Word.) God makes it His Designe in this World, to bring forth the Eternall word, the Brightest Image of Himself,It's the Glory of God, to conceal a Thing (the Word in Hebrew) and of Kings to search out the matter, (the Word.) God makes it His Design in this World, to bring forth the Eternal word, the Brightest Image of Himself,
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so as that we Seeing Him shall not See Him.
so as that we Seeing Him shall not See Him.
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But then it pertaines to the Kingdome of Christ, as the proper Glory of that, to comprehend this Dark World,
But then it pertains to the Kingdom of christ, as the proper Glory of that, to comprehend this Dark World,
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and make it understood by it's Light.
and make it understood by it's Light.
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Take heed then how you judge the Comming of Christ by the Day-light of this world, seeing 'tis His Glory to come in the Night.
Take heed then how you judge the Coming of christ by the Daylight of this world, seeing it's His Glory to come in the Night.
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The Devil too labours to Darken the Comming of Christ.
The devil too labours to Darken the Coming of christ.
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Sweetest and Clearest Spirits in which the Bride-groome comes forth most Beautifully, are by Him clog'd and clouded with the Disguise of Faction, Sedition, Licentiousnesse, and Atheisme:
Sweetest and Clearest Spirits in which the Bridegroom comes forth most Beautifully, Are by Him clogged and clouded with the Disguise of Faction, Sedition, Licentiousness, and Atheism:
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as in Paul, and Christ Himself.
as in Paul, and christ Himself.
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The most Heavenly Truths, which are, as the lookings forth of this King of Glory, are by him presented to the World in the most deformed Appearances of Hellish Blasphemies.
The most Heavenly Truths, which Are, as the lookings forth of this King of Glory, Are by him presented to the World in the most deformed Appearances of Hellish Blasphemies.
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As the Devill hath his Arrowes which flie in the Dark; so hath Christ: His Comming in the Spirit, is an Arrow, that flies in the Dark at Noon-day;
As the devil hath his Arrows which fly in the Dark; so hath christ: His Coming in the Spirit, is an Arrow, that flies in the Dark At Noonday;
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Woe be to him, that stands in its way, it will pierce his Liver. Our Saviour speaks it of Himself:
Woe be to him, that Stands in its Way, it will pierce his Liver. Our Saviour speaks it of Himself:
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If the Good man knew, at what hour the Thief would come, he would watch, and not suffer his house to be broke open.
If the Good man knew, At what hour the Thief would come, he would watch, and not suffer his house to be broke open.
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If you know the Time and way in which Christ will certainly come, you might define that, and confine Him.
If you know the Time and Way in which christ will Certainly come, you might define that, and confine Him.
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But now fear to be mistaken, because of that place of Scripture: The stone, which the Builders refused, is become the Head of the Corner: Psal. 118.22. The stone which the Builders refused, is become the Head of the Corner.
But now Fear to be mistaken, Because of that place of Scripture: The stone, which the Builders refused, is become the Head of the Corner: Psalm 118.22. The stone which the Builders refused, is become the Head of the Corner.
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O ye Builders! Take heed, what stone ye refuse. O ye Men! Oh you Builders! Take heed, what stone you refuse. O you Men!
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Take heed of stumbling at that Stone which the Builders refuse, lest your Buildings and Selves be broken upon it,
Take heed of stumbling At that Stone which the Builders refuse, lest your Buildings and Selves be broken upon it,
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but That grow up into a Building of Glory, which can never be broken or shaken. but That grow up into a Building of Glory, which can never be broken or shaken.
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Thus much for the First Caution. Take heed how you furiously oppose any thing, that pretends to an Appearance of Christ.
Thus much for the First Caution. Take heed how you furiously oppose any thing, that pretends to an Appearance of christ.
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Habakkuk speaks of Christ in the Spirit: C. 3. v. 4. His Brightnesse was as the Light:
Habakkuk speaks of christ in the Spirit: C. 3. v. 4. His Brightness was as the Light:
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Hornes were in His Hand, and there was the Hiding of Power. Horns were in His Hand, and there was the Hiding of Power.
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All the Spirituall Discoverys of Christ are as Hands of Light, by which He puts forth Himself,
All the Spiritual Discovers of christ Are as Hands of Light, by which He puts forth Himself,
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and takes hold of the world.
and Takes hold of the world.
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The Invisible Spirit, the Presence of the Godhead in it's Two-fold Piercing Principle of Love and Wrath;
The Invisible Spirit, the Presence of the Godhead in it's Twofold Piercing Principle of Love and Wrath;
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These are the Hornes in the Hands.
These Are the Horns in the Hands.
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Take heed how you resist these Hands, when they are stretch'd forth, lest you rush upon the Hornes.
Take heed how you resist these Hands, when they Are stretched forth, lest you rush upon the Horns.
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If you launch forth with fury upon any stream of Spirits or Opinions, and strike upon the Power of the God-head, lying hid like a Rock in those waters;
If you launch forth with fury upon any stream of Spirits or Opinions, and strike upon the Power of the Godhead, lying hid like a Rock in those waters;
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how great will the wrack and Ruine of your Souls be?
how great will the wrack and Ruin of your Souls be?
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I will close this use with the Story of Balaam. He went forth upon his Asse to curse the Children of Israel, having first obtain'd full leave from God for it, as he thought;
I will close this use with the Story of balaam. He went forth upon his Ass to curse the Children of Israel, having First obtained full leave from God for it, as he Thought;
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His Asse gives back, crusheth his foot against the wall. He is enrag'd: Yet if his Asse had gone on, he had bin slain.
His Ass gives back, crushes his foot against the wall. He is enraged: Yet if his Ass had gone on, he had been slave.
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For an Angel stood with a Drawn Sword in his way. I intend no particular Application, but onely a generall Allusion.
For an Angel stood with a Drawn Sword in his Way. I intend no particular Application, but only a general Allusion.
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Balaam is fleshly Man, that hath the visions of God in the Fleshly Image. The Asse, the Externall Power of Nature and the Creature, on which he rides. balaam is fleshly Man, that hath the visions of God in the Fleshly Image. The Ass, the External Power of Nature and the Creature, on which he rides.
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When you go forth against any, that call themselves Israel, and think your selves most clearly sent from the mouth or face of God:
When you go forth against any, that call themselves Israel, and think your selves most clearly sent from the Mouth or face of God:
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yet if then your Asse retreat, fall back, Rush upon the walls of Difficulties; take heed of putting him on too fiercely:
yet if then your Ass retreat, fallen back, Rush upon the walls of Difficulties; take heed of putting him on too fiercely:
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Let it fairly warn you to fear:
Let it fairly warn you to Fear:
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Perhaps the Power of Nature and the Creature, sees the Lord Jesus Comming forth, with the Sword of His Spirit Brandish'd in his Hand.
Perhaps the Power of Nature and the Creature, sees the Lord jesus Coming forth, with the Sword of His Spirit Brandished in his Hand.
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If it should go on, it might carry you into an Absolute Ruine.
If it should go on, it might carry you into an Absolute Ruin.
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Take heed then of being furious against any thing that pretends to be an Appearance of Christ.
Take heed then of being furious against any thing that pretends to be an Appearance of christ.
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For Consolation. When first you pleas'd to call me to this, I thought thus with my self: For Consolation. When First you pleased to call me to this, I Thought thus with my self:
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What can I say more then hath been said? To what end shall I speak? or, Have we any more Hopes yet in our Breasts? We have bled and wept, wept and bled again for many years. What can I say more then hath been said? To what end shall I speak? or, Have we any more Hope's yet in our Breasts? We have bled and wept, wept and bled again for many Years.
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Still we weep, and some feare lest we bleed again with greater danger. As Iacob complain'd of Laban;
Still we weep, and Some Fear lest we bleed again with greater danger. As Iacob complained of Laban;
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so is it with us, Our wages, our Hopes have been chang'd now these ten times.
so is it with us, Our wages, our Hope's have been changed now these ten times.
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Our Hopes and our Saviours have devoured each other, as Pharaoh's Lean Kine did the Fat;
Our Hope's and our Saviors have devoured each other, as Pharaoh's Lean Kine did the Fat;
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yet as They, are still Lean. What do we cry to a sleeping God, or a God at a great Distance from us,
yet as They, Are still Lean. What do we cry to a sleeping God, or a God At a great Distance from us,
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as in a journey? or Are our Services in the Church, our Sacrifices in the Field no more to the living God,
as in a journey? or are our Services in the Church, our Sacrifices in the Field no more to the living God,
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than the Gashes which Baal's Priests make upon their own Flesh? than the Gashes which Baal's Priests make upon their own Flesh?
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While I was thus discouraged in mine own Spirit, I was refresh't with a Two-fold Comfort, with which I shall now indeavour to comfort you. 1. The Way of Christ is in the Dark.
While I was thus discouraged in mine own Spirit, I was refreshed with a Twofold Comfort, with which I shall now endeavour to Comfort you. 1. The Way of christ is in the Dark.
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2. The way of Christ is among the Angels. 1. The Way of Christ is in the Dark.
2. The Way of christ is among the Angels. 1. The Way of christ is in the Dark.
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Then may our King be come a good way on in His Travels of Love and Glory towards us,
Then may our King be come a good Way on in His Travels of Love and Glory towards us,
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though we yet discern him not.
though we yet discern him not.
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We know not how Near he may be to us, how full of Life and Sweetnesse before us, ready now to discover Himself,
We know not how Near he may be to us, how full of Life and Sweetness before us, ready now to discover Himself,
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when we are weeping for His Absence, and complaining that some-body hath carryed Him away: as Mary complain'd to Himself in the likenesse of a Gardener.
when we Are weeping for His Absence, and complaining that somebody hath carried Him away: as Marry complained to Himself in the likeness of a Gardener.
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The Sun in a Mist or Fog steals on upon the World unperceiv'd;
The Sun in a Missed or Fog steals on upon the World unperceived;
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at last he breaks forth, and we wonder to see him so farre advanc'd towards High-noon.
At last he breaks forth, and we wonder to see him so Far advanced towards High noon.
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So doth our Spirituall Sun still keep his pace behind the Clouds, still mounting higher and higher.
So does our Spiritual Sun still keep his pace behind the Clouds, still mounting higher and higher.
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When He shall discover, we shal be amaz'd to see, that he hath made so great a March in so short a Time:
When He shall discover, we shall be amazed to see, that he hath made so great a March in so short a Time:
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We shall wonder how he hath stoln Himself, and so much of Heaven unawares into the mid'st of us. Then shal a man say:
We shall wonder how he hath stolen Himself, and so much of Heaven unawares into the midst of us. Then shall a man say:
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How is a Goodly plant of Glory grown up to Heaven out of the Earth, in one short Night of Trouble?
How is a Goodly plant of Glory grown up to Heaven out of the Earth, in one short Night of Trouble?
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Jesus Christ is not Slack in His Comming : 2 Pet. 3.9. Christ saith: I go to prepare a place for you.
jesus christ is not Slack in His Coming: 2 Pet. 3.9. christ Says: I go to prepare a place for you.
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As a Rich Pillar or Stately work is often vail'd, till it be quite finish't; and then presented at once in its full beauty:
As a Rich Pillar or Stately work is often veiled, till it be quite finished; and then presented At once in its full beauty:
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So the Lord stayes from Appearing, that he may make ready a Glory Prepar'd for us:
So the Lord stays from Appearing, that he may make ready a Glory Prepared for us:
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when his worke is Perfect, then will he disclose it, and we with Admiration shal acknowledge, that the Lord hath not bin slack in His Comming;
when his work is Perfect, then will he disclose it, and we with Admiration shall acknowledge, that the Lord hath not been slack in His Coming;
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but hath made a great Approach to Men in a Little space of Time.
but hath made a great Approach to Men in a Little Molle of Time.
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When God brought back our Captivity, as Rivers in the South, then were we as Men that Dream'd: saith the Psalmist. When God brought back our Captivity, as rivers in the South, then were we as Men that Dreamed: Says the Psalmist.
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When our God shal take off the vail from that Glory, which He is fashioning in the mid'st of us;
When our God shall take off the Vail from that Glory, which He is fashioning in the midst of us;
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then shall we be as in a Dream.
then shall we be as in a Dream.
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It wil be hard to believe, that such a Changed, so new an Appearance of Things in so short a time can be Real, and not Imaginary or Phantastick. Ezek. 1.4:
It will be hard to believe, that such a Changed, so new an Appearance of Things in so short a time can be Real, and not Imaginary or Fantastic. Ezekiel 1.4:
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Out of the North came a Whirl-wind, out of the Whirl-wind a Cloud and Fire, out of the Cloud and Fire, the Colour of Amber, out of that Four living Creatures and Four Wheels, the Chariot in which the Son of Man was seated on a Throne : v. 26.
Out of the North Come a Whirlwind, out of the Whirlwind a Cloud and Fire, out of the Cloud and Fire, the Colour of Amber, out of that Four living Creatures and Four Wheels, the Chariot in which the Son of Man was seated on a Throne: v. 26.
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Who can tell, what Glory shall from Heaven visite the Earth, when those Clouds, which now are upon us, shall open themselves? In this Whirl-wind, Clouds, Fire, Jesus Christ with a Traine of Gloryes hath bin all along descending,
Who can tell, what Glory shall from Heaven visit the Earth, when those Clouds, which now Are upon us, shall open themselves? In this Whirlwind, Clouds, Fire, jesus christ with a Train of Glories hath been all along descending,
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and at last He shal alight amidst us.
and At last He shall alight amid us.
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Then shall the Whirl-wind, Clouds, and Fire be in a Moment dismist for ever at His Appearance. 2. Comfort.
Then shall the Whirlwind, Clouds, and Fire be in a Moment dismissed for ever At His Appearance. 2. Comfort.
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The way of Christ is among the Angels. He comes with His H•ly Angels. The Way of christ is among the Angels. He comes with His H•ly Angels.
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Open then your eyes, and see each good Man, Counsail, Interest with its Angel, each Angel with His Jesus;
Open then your eyes, and see each good Man, Counsel, Interest with its Angel, each Angel with His jesus;
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a Million of Angels in every One, surrounding his Person. Iob 38.22. We read of Treasures of Snow and Hail.
a Million of Angels in every One, surrounding his Person. Job 38.22. We read of Treasures of Snow and Hail.
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As Angels are the Chariots of Christ; so they are His Chambers and Treasuries.
As Angels Are the Chariots of christ; so they Are His Chambers and Treasuries.
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In the Sweetest season, God can on a sodain bring forth from the Bosome of an Angel roaring Tempests, which lay there ready prepar'd.
In the Sweetest season, God can on a sudden bring forth from the Bosom of an Angel roaring Tempests, which lay there ready prepared.
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When Storms are most violent, God sends forth an Angel, at whose Appearance a Pleasant serenity shall immediately smile upon the face of Things,
When Storms Are most violent, God sends forth an Angel, At whose Appearance a Pleasant serenity shall immediately smile upon the face of Things,
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when we are sad, and see nothing abroad but Dark Clouds comming after the Raine, and Showers of Blood:
when we Are sad, and see nothing abroad but Dark Clouds coming After the Rain, and Showers of Blood:
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Yet then our Angels in the midst of us, those Invisible Chambers, may be heap't full of rich Blessings, which they can pour forth upon us, more suddenly then we can think it.
Yet then our Angels in the midst of us, those Invisible Chambers, may be heaped full of rich Blessings, which they can pour forth upon us, more suddenly then we can think it.
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Angels are the wombs of the God-Head in this Creation, Iob 38.21.
Angels Are the wombs of the God-Head in this Creation, Job 38.21.
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When all outward things seem barren of Hope, those wombs may be Teeming, and Big with joyes for us.
When all outward things seem barren of Hope, those wombs may be Teeming, and Big with Joys for us.
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These are the Chariots of Israel, and Horses thereof.
These Are the Chariots of Israel, and Horses thereof.
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In the Head of these is Jesus Christ, the Captaine of the Lords Host. Each of These is an Host,
In the Head of these is jesus christ, the Captain of the lords Host. Each of These is an Host,
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nay a Legion of Armies, nay a Fountain. For in Scripture they are called NONLATINALPHABET, The Principles or Springs of the world.
nay a Legion of Armies, nay a Fountain. For in Scripture they Are called, The Principles or Springs of the world.
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Let no face of Things dismay us.
Let no face of Things dismay us.
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Is one Army broken? the Angel of the Lord Jesus is a Fountain of forces, which can pour forth a continued store of fresh Armies,
Is one Army broken? the Angel of the Lord jesus is a Fountain of forces, which can pour forth a continued store of fresh Armies,
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if you need them? Do we lose our friends, Men of best Wisdome, Courage,
if you need them? Do we loose our Friends, Men of best Wisdom, Courage,
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and Integrity taken off the Stage, or off their Excellencies? The Angel that hath the Charge of this, can unexpectedly disclose a new stock of worth, and Race of Men.
and Integrity taken off the Stage, or off their Excellencies? The Angel that hath the Charge of this, can unexpectedly disclose a new stock of worth, and Raze of Men.
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Are our Enemies Politick or Potent? yet we may sleep secure.
are our Enemies Politic or Potent? yet we may sleep secure.
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For the Holy Angels full of Eyes and Wings are planted round about them, as a Guard upon them. One Angel lies at the bottome of their Hearts,
For the Holy Angels full of Eyes and Wings Are planted round about them, as a Guard upon them. One Angel lies At the bottom of their Hearts,
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as a Mine, ready to spring it self upon their Counsailes, when they are now ripe.
as a Mine, ready to spring it self upon their Counsels, when they Are now ripe.
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Another Angel wraps himselfe about the Foundation of their force, as a Fire, ready at His appointed Time to devoure it and them.
another Angel wraps himself about the Foundation of their force, as a Fire, ready At His appointed Time to devour it and them.
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Angels are the unities of Things in the Creature.
Angels Are the unities of Things in the Creature.
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Though the water of a River be continually passing away, yet the River is still the same,
Though the water of a River be continually passing away, yet the River is still the same,
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because 'tis fed from One Spring.
Because it's fed from One Spring.
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There is One Angel of our Armies, One of our Counsailes, One for Strength, One for Wisdowe, One for Prosperity, in which Jesus Christ comes forth among us.
There is One Angel of our Armies, One of our Counsels, One for Strength, One for Wisdowe, One for Prosperity, in which jesus christ comes forth among us.
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Our Counsailes may be scatter'd, our Armies broken; yet we shall have the same Strength, the same Army:
Our Counsels may be scattered, our Armies broken; yet we shall have the same Strength, the same Army:
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For both are fed from the same Unity, their proper Angel. Revel. 1.1. Christ tels Saint Iohn, The Golden Candlesticks are the Churches.
For both Are fed from the same Unity, their proper Angel. Revel. 1.1. christ tells Saint John, The Golden Candlesticks Are the Churches.
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c. 2. v. 5. He threatens the Angell of the Church to remove the Candlestick. The Candlestick of Gold is the Church in the Spirit, which is ever Entire, ever Pure.
c. 2. v. 5. He threatens the Angel of the Church to remove the Candlestick. The Candlestick of Gold is the Church in the Spirit, which is ever Entire, ever Pure.
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As this Candlestick is drawn into Heaven, so a Company of Men on Earth lose the Beauty, Unity, and name of a Church.
As this Candlestick is drawn into Heaven, so a Company of Men on Earth loose the Beauty, Unity, and name of a Church.
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When this Candlestick is againe let down into the Flesh, and set upon the Earth: The Church is the same againe in Integrity and Glory.
When this Candlestick is again let down into the Flesh, and Set upon the Earth: The Church is the same again in Integrity and Glory.
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Thus the Vnity, Strength, Interests of Good Men are comprized in their Angel. This is the Candlestick, in which they alwaies shine.
Thus the Unity, Strength, Interests of Good Men Are comprised in their Angel. This is the Candlestick, in which they always shine.
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When their Light seems lost in the greatest stormes; 'tis but the Candlestick, Removed:
When their Light seems lost in the greatest storms; it's but the Candlestick, Removed:
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Jesus Christ can return that into its place in a Moment, and so restore your Day.
jesus christ can return that into its place in a Moment, and so restore your Day.
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Jesus Christ sends forth His Angels to gather His Saints from the four Winds, at the resurrection.
jesus christ sends forth His Angels to gather His Saints from the four Winds, At the resurrection.
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When the Body of a Saint crumbles and scatters into Dust; Every Dust lies gather'd up into the Bosome of some Holy Angel.
When the Body of a Saint crumbles and scatters into Dust; Every Dust lies gathered up into the Bosom of Some Holy Angel.
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There all the Single Dusts are comprehended in one Form of a Glorious Body. In This Form the Angel brings them forth at the Call of Christ:
There all the Single Dusts Are comprehended in one From of a Glorious Body. In This From the Angel brings them forth At the Call of christ:
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This is the Resurrection of the Body.
This is the Resurrection of the Body.
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This is as true of each Piece of Life and Death in our Persons or Affaires while yet we are on Earth.
This is as true of each Piece of Life and Death in our Persons or Affairs while yet we Are on Earth.
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When our Happinesse, Hopes, and Hearts are ground into the smallest Dust; They then lie Compact, and compleat in their Angelicall Chamber;
When our Happiness, Hope's, and Hearts Are ground into the Smallest Dust; They then lie Compact, and complete in their Angelical Chamber;
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on a sudden, as at the Blast of an Angels Trumpet, or Glance of an Angels Eye, can Jesus Christ give our Dead Hopes a Glorious Resurrection out of their Dust.
on a sudden, as At the Blast of an Angels Trumpet, or Glance of an Angels Eye, can jesus christ give our Dead Hope's a Glorious Resurrection out of their Dust.
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Let us then in the midst of our Sorrows sing, The Lord Raignes: Let the Earth be glad. The Lord Comes.
Let us then in the midst of our Sorrows sing, The Lord Reigns: Let the Earth be glad. The Lord Comes.
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Clouds are upon us, but Angels ride upon those Clouds, and the Lord Iesus upon those Angels. Clouds Are upon us, but Angels ride upon those Clouds, and the Lord Iesus upon those Angels.
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Open your Eyes, see the King, as He comes in Glorious State.
Open your Eyes, see the King, as He comes in Glorious State.
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If Elisha saw Eliah, as he ascended, he was to have the spirit of his Master doubled upon him.
If Elisha saw Elijah, as he ascended, he was to have the Spirit of his Master doubled upon him.
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If we see our Saviour as He descends in a Divine Glory; we shall be cloth'd with His Spirit, and His Mantle:
If we see our Saviour as He descends in a Divine Glory; we shall be clothed with His Spirit, and His Mantle:
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Inward Beauties, Outward Prosperities, falling fresh from the Person of Christ on us, as He comes down upon us.
Inward Beauty's, Outward Prosperities, falling fresh from the Person of christ on us, as He comes down upon us.
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Let us then spread our own Garments, our Earthly Powers, Policies, or Prosperities, in His way, under His feet.
Let us then spread our own Garments, our Earthly Powers, Policies, or Prosperities, in His Way, under His feet.
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And as He passeth along, let us cry aloud in our songs: Hosanna, Hosanna, Save now:
And as He passes along, let us cry aloud in our songs: Hosanna, Hosanna, Save now:
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Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord: Hosanna; Now Save us. FINIS.Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord: Hosanna; Now Save us. FINIS.
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