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THE BLESS ED'ST BIRTH THAT EVER WAS.
THE BLESS ED'ST BIRTH THAT EVER WAS.
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LVKE 2. 10, 11. Behold, I bring you good tydings of great ioy that shall be to all people:
LUKE 2. 10, 11. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all people:
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that is, that vnto you is borne this day in the City of Dauid, a Sa•iour, which is Christ the Lord.
that is, that unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Sa•iour, which is christ the Lord.
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THe Lord our God hath only giuen vs a Christ for our redemption and saluation,
THe Lord our God hath only given us a christ for our redemption and salvation,
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but (blessed be his Maiesty) he hath also discouered him to the world by many:
but (blessed be his Majesty) he hath also discovered him to the world by many:
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1 By himselfe, Mat. 3. 17. This is my beloued Son in whom I am well pleased.
1 By himself, Mathew 3. 17. This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
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By Iohn Baptist, Ioh. 1. 29. Behold the Lambe of God that taketh away the sinnes of the world.
By John Baptist, John 1. 29. Behold the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world.
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By a Doue, Ioh. 1. 33. Vpon whomIohn 1. 33. thou shalt see the Spirit descending,
By a Dove, John 1. 33. Upon whomIohn 1. 33. thou shalt see the Spirit descending,
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and tarrying still vpon him, that is he that baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. and tarrying still upon him, that is he that baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
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By a Starre, Mat. 2. 9. And loe, Mat. 2. 9. the starre which they had seene in the East went before them, till it came and stood ouer the house where the Babe was.
By a Star, Mathew 2. 9. And lo, Mathew 2. 9. the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it Come and stood over the house where the Babe was.
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And here by his Angell hee discouers him to the Iewish shepherds féeding their flockes by night,
And Here by his Angel he discovers him to the Jewish shepherd's feeding their flocks by night,
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and that in full and ample maner by two notable circumstances; of the place where, of the time when, this blessed Babe was borne:
and that in full and ample manner by two notable Circumstances; of the place where, of the time when, this blessed Babe was born:
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Behold, I bring you good tydings of great ioy that shall be to all people: Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all people:
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that is, that vnto you is borne this day in the City of Dauid, a Sauiour, which is Christ the Lord. that is, that unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is christ the Lord.
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Which words as they are couched in two verses, so will they afford two things obseruable: 1 A merry message:
Which words as they Are couched in two Verses, so will they afford two things observable: 1 A merry message:
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Behold I bring, &c. 2 An admired cause:Behold I bring, etc. 2 an admired cause:
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That vnto you is borne, &c. This mirth is amplified by two 1. By the magnitude. 2. By the multitude.That unto you is born, etc. This mirth is amplified by two 1. By the magnitude. 2. By the multitude.
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1. By the magnitude of it: Great ioy. 2. By the multitude of the sharers in it:
1. By the magnitude of it: Great joy. 2. By the multitude of the sharers in it:
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That shall be to all people. In which heauenly message I obserue these thrée: First, the messenger: and that is an Angell:That shall be to all people. In which heavenly message I observe these thrée: First, the Messenger: and that is an Angel:
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Behold I bring you good tydings. Secondly, the message; and that is, of great ioy: Of great ioy. Thirdly, the extent;Behold I bring you good tidings. Secondly, the message; and that is, of great joy: Of great joy. Thirdly, the extent;
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or the parties to whom this ioy appertaineth: and that is to all people: That shall be to all people.
or the parties to whom this joy appertaineth: and that is to all people: That shall be to all people.
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Behold I bring you good tidings: behold I bring you good tydings of great ioy: behold I bring you good tydings of great ioy, that shall bee to all people. Behold I bring you good tidings: behold I bring you good tidings of great joy: behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all people.
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But before I deale with this high and Heauenly Instrument, a word or two of the word Behold.
But before I deal with this high and Heavenly Instrument, a word or two of the word Behold.
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Behold: It is a note of attention, six hundred times vsed in holy writ: alwayes placed before matters of great weight and moment;Behold: It is a note of attention, six hundred times used in holy writ: always placed before matters of great weight and moment;
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sometimes before inutterable iudgments, as Amos 8. 11. Behold I will send a famine among you &c. Sometimes before inexpressible mercies:
sometime before inutterable Judgments, as Amos 8. 11. Behold I will send a famine among you etc. Sometime before inexpressible Mercies:
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as Esay 7. 14. Behold a Virgine shall conceiue, and beare a Sonne, and his Name shall bee called Immanuel.
as Isaiah 7. 14. Behold a Virgae shall conceive, and bear a Son, and his Name shall be called Immanuel.
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And here also in the words of my Text: Behold I bring you good tydings of great ioy, &c. Hereupon Bernard calls it Notam stelliferam, a starry note:
And Here also in the words of my Text: Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, etc. Hereupon Bernard calls it Notam stelliferam, a starry note:
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a note that doth point out some rare matter to be reuealed, as the Starre stood ouer the house,
a note that does point out Some rare matter to be revealed, as the Star stood over the house,
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and pointed to the Wife-men where the Babe was.
and pointed to the Wife-men where the Babe was.
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For the exposition of the word, doe but compare Mat. 6. 26. with Luke 12. 24. there the Lord hath giuen it.
For the exposition of the word, do but compare Mathew 6. 26. with Lycia 12. 24. there the Lord hath given it.
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Saint Matthew speaking of the prouidence of God ouer the fowles of the aire, vseth the word Behold: Behold the fowles of the Heauens, &c. Saint Luke speaking of the selfesame subiect, vseth another word, the word, Consider; Consider the Rauens:
Saint Matthew speaking of the providence of God over the fowls of the air, uses the word Behold: Behold the fowls of the Heavens, etc. Saint Lycia speaking of the selfsame Subject, uses Another word, the word, Consider; Consider the Ravens:
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So that Behold, is as much as Consider, and seriously perpend what God will haue now deliuered to your selues.
So that Behold, is as much as Consider, and seriously Perpend what God will have now Delivered to your selves.
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I; that is, an Angell, as it appeareth in the beginning of the Verse:I; that is, an Angel, as it appears in the beginning of the Verse:
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Then the Angell said vnto them, Be not afraid, for behold I bring you good tidings, &c. Angell; it is as much as Messenger: Then the Angel said unto them, Be not afraid, for behold I bring you good tidings, etc. Angel; it is as much as Messenger:
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it is Nomen officij, non naturae; a name of office, not of nature: as you may reade, Hebr. 1. 7. He maketh theHebr. 1. •. Spirits his Angels, or Messengers:
it is Nome officij, non naturae; a name of office, not of nature: as you may read, Hebrew 1. 7. He makes theHebr. 1. •. Spirits his Angels, or Messengers:
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The Spirits, there is their name of nature: His Angels, or Messengers, there i• their name of office.The Spirits, there is their name of nature: His Angels, or Messengers, there i• their name of office.
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These high and heauenly Instruments were Messengers sometimes of Gods frowne, sometimes of Gods fauour. First, of Gods frowne:
These high and heavenly Instruments were Messengers sometime of God's frown, sometime of God's favour. First, of God's frown:
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as was that Angell that slew of Senacherios Host, in one night one hundred fourescore and fiue thousand.
as was that Angel that slew of Senacherios Host, in one night one hundred fourescore and fiue thousand.
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And as were those Angels, that destroyed the Citie of Sodome. Secondly, of Gods fauour: as were those Angels that ministred to Christ in the Wildernesse:
And as were those Angels, that destroyed the city of Sodom. Secondly, of God's favour: as were those Angels that ministered to christ in the Wilderness:
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For the Angels came and ministred to him. And as was that Angel that comforted Christ in the Garden:
For the Angels Come and ministered to him. And as was that Angel that comforted christ in the Garden:
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For an Angell came from Heauen, and comfortedLuk 22. 43 him.
For an Angel Come from Heaven, and comfortedLuk 22. 43 him.
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And as was this Angell, that brings blessed newes of the Birth of the Lord Iesus:
And as was this Angel, that brings blessed news of the Birth of the Lord Iesus:
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Behold, I bring you good tidings, &c. The point of this part, office of Angels, is the last Verse of the first Chapter to the Hebrewes: Angels are ministring Spirits, sent forth to minister for their sakes, that are and shall be heires of saluation.Behold, I bring you good tidings, etc. The point of this part, office of Angels, is the last Verse of the First Chapter to the Hebrews: Angels Are ministering Spirits, sent forth to minister for their sakes, that Are and shall be Heirs of salvation.
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And this their office they haue most frequently performed, witnesse the fore-named places of Scripture, and many other places also:
And this their office they have most frequently performed, witness the forenamed places of Scripture, and many other places also:
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As an Angell bade Eliah flye from Iezabei; and an Angell here brings excellent newes from Heauen of the Birth of a Sauiour: Behold I bring, &c.
As an Angel bade Elijah fly from Iezabei; and an Angel Here brings excellent news from Heaven of the Birth of a Saviour: Behold I bring, etc.
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That Angels are present with vs, it is plaine by that of Saint Paul to the Corinths: Let the women be couered, because of the Angels.
That Angels Are present with us, it is plain by that of Saint Paul to the Corinths: Let the women be covered, Because of the Angels.
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The Angels behold the behauiour of man and woman in the Congregation, in the worship of God.
The Angels behold the behaviour of man and woman in the Congregation, in the worship of God.
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If therefore women should be shorne as man (to whom God hath giuen the hotter and stronger braine) it would be a confusion of Sexes,
If Therefore women should be shorn as man (to whom God hath given the hotter and Stronger brain) it would be a confusion of Sexes,
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and a great displeasure to the Angels. Againe, the office and presence of Angels is séene in this:
and a great displeasure to the Angels. Again, the office and presence of Angels is seen in this:
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A man taketh his Horse, and trauelleth him, his Horse falleth vpon him, no bone broken;
A man Takes his Horse, and travelleth him, his Horse falls upon him, no bone broken;
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how commeth this to passe? By the prouidence of God, in the watch of Angels.
how comes this to pass? By the providence of God, in the watch of Angels.
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This first sheweth the rare mercy of God to mortall & miserable sinners, that he will vouchsafe such high and heauenly instruments to attend vs in our out goings & in commings, that we dash not our foot against a stone.
This First shows the rare mercy of God to Mortal & miserable Sinners, that he will vouchsafe such high and heavenly Instruments to attend us in our out goings & in comings, that we dash not our foot against a stone.
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Lord, what is man that thus thou shouldest regard him, or what is the best of the sonnes of men, that thus in mercy thou shouldest visit him? Lord, what is man that thus thou Shouldst regard him, or what is the best of the Sons of men, that thus in mercy thou Shouldst visit him?
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Secondly, here note the prerogatiue of the children of God;
Secondly, Here note the prerogative of the children of God;
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though they be in base estéem of ye reprobate worldlings, yet they are great in the fauour of the most high:
though they be in base esteem of you Reprobate worldlings, yet they Are great in the favour of the most high:
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yea the heauenly Angels are appointed of God their waiting men:
yea the heavenly Angels Are appointed of God their waiting men:
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as for the wicked, it is not so with them, but the black guard of Hell dogs them, here to sinne, hereafter to sinke them to perdition.
as for the wicked, it is not so with them, but the black guard of Hell Dogs them, Here to sin, hereafter to sink them to perdition.
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Thirdly, here is matter of consolation to the people of God: though man and deuill bee against vs, wée néed not bee afraid:
Thirdly, Here is matter of consolation to the people of God: though man and Devil be against us, we need not be afraid:
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the Angels of God shall fight our battels for vs:
the Angels of God shall fight our battles for us:
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as in Eighty Eight, and as Elisha told his seruant, vpon the host of Angels perceiued, Feare not, for there are2 Kings.
as in Eighty Eight, and as Elisha told his servant, upon the host of Angels perceived, fear not, for there are2 Kings.
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more with vs, than are or can bee against vs. The second thing obserueable in this merry message, is the message it selfe: more with us, than Are or can be against us The second thing observable in this merry message, is the message it self:
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wherein I note 1. The matter: Ioy. 2. The measure: Great. Behold I bring you good tydings of great ioy. First Ioy.
wherein I note 1. The matter: Joy 2. The measure: Great. Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy. First Joy
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This Angel brings not a brandisht sword, as once against Adam: This Angel brings not burning fire, as once against Sodome:
This Angel brings not a brandished sword, as once against Adam: This Angel brings not burning fire, as once against Sodom:
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This Angel brings not consuming pestilence, as once against Dauid: This Angell brings not sudden death, as once against Herod:
This Angel brings not consuming pestilence, as once against David: This Angel brings not sudden death, as once against Herod:
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But this Angel brings tidings of ioy, and of great ioy that shall bee to all people.
But this Angel brings tidings of joy, and of great joy that shall be to all people.
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Oh blessed day is Christs Birthday;
O blessed day is Christ Birthday;
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the blessedst day that euer came, a day of glad tidings, a day of great ioy that shall be to all people:
the blessedest day that ever Come, a day of glad tidings, a day of great joy that shall be to all people:
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O blessed bee the wombe that bare this Babe, and the Paps that gaue this Babe sucke:
Oh blessed be the womb that bore this Babe, and the Paps that gave this Babe suck:
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for this blessed Birth day of Christ Iesus, brings Ioy and nothing but Ioy to all people.
for this blessed Birth day of christ Iesus, brings Joy and nothing but Joy to all people.
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Pharaohs banquetting birth-day yéelded much sorrow, for then hee hanged vp his chiefe Baker. Herods banquetting birth-day yéelded much sorrow: Pharaohs banqueting birthday yielded much sorrow, for then he hanged up his chief Baker. Herods banqueting birthday yielded much sorrow:
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for then he cut off Iohn Baptists head. Ieremy (though an holy man) cried out of his birth-day: for then he Cut off John Baptists head. Ieremy (though an holy man) cried out of his birthday:
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Maledictus dies, &c. Cursed be the day wherein I was borne, and let not the day of my birth be blessed. Maledictus die, etc. Cursed be the day wherein I was born, and let not the day of my birth be blessed.
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Iob (though a iust man) cried out of his birth-day: Pereat dies in quo natus sum, &c. Let the day perish wherein I was borne, Job (though a just man) cried out of his birthday: Pereat dies in quo Born sum, etc. Let the day perish wherein I was born,
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and let it not be ioyned to the dayes of the yeere. and let it not be joined to the days of the year.
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But Christs Birth ▪ day brings ioy, great ioy, and nothing but ioy to all people.
But Christ Birth ▪ day brings joy, great joy, and nothing but joy to all people.
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And as ioy in Christs Birth is here by an Angell proclaimed, so let vs know, that we can haue no peace with God, no ioy in soule, no hope of blisse,
And as joy in Christ Birth is Here by an Angel proclaimed, so let us know, that we can have no peace with God, no joy in soul, no hope of bliss,
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but in, through, and from this Lord Iesus.
but in, through, and from this Lord Iesus.
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Had not CHRIST come and assumed our nature, what should haue become of vs ▪ oh we had béene all euerlastingly condemned.
Had not CHRIST come and assumed our nature, what should have become of us ▪ o we had been all everlastingly condemned.
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Let vs therefore reioyce in the Lord alway, againe let vs reioyce: let our soules magnifie the Lord, let our spirits reioyce in Christ our Sauiour:
Let us Therefore rejoice in the Lord always, again let us rejoice: let our Souls magnify the Lord, let our spirits rejoice in christ our Saviour:
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Let vs kéepe this Feast with ioy and thanksgiuing, lauding the Lord for his swéet Christ, not with reuell rout, gaming and prophanenesse, knowing that Christ came not to make vs prophane or libertines,
Let us keep this Feast with joy and thanksgiving, lauding the Lord for his sweet christ, not with revel rout, gaming and profaneness, knowing that christ Come not to make us profane or Libertines,
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but to sanctifie our natures and saue our soules, that wee should serue him in holinesse and righteousnesse all the dayes of our life.
but to sanctify our nature's and save our Souls, that we should serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life.
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Againe, if it be such ioy to sée Christ poore, néedy, and lying in a cratch oh what ioy shall it be to sée him in glorie, triumphant in Heauen at the right hand of the Father? This ioy who can comprehend, this ioy the Lord vouchsafe vs all? when wee shall bid these our mortall corps farewell
Again, if it be such joy to see christ poor, needy, and lying in a cratch o what joy shall it be to see him in glory, triumphant in Heaven At the right hand of the Father? This joy who can comprehend, this joy the Lord vouchsafe us all? when we shall bid these our Mortal corpse farewell
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Secondly, as ioy, so great ioy doth Christs Birth afford: 〈 ◊ ◊ … 〉 you tydings of great ioy.
Secondly, as joy, so great joy does Christ Birth afford: 〈 ◊ ◊ … 〉 you tidings of great joy.
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H•• 〈 ◊ 〉 nato properanit gaudia tellus, coelestis risit sedes, & gestijt orbis: Great ioy: H•• 〈 ◊ 〉 nato properanit Gaudia tellus, coelestis Risit sedes, & gestijt Orbis: Great joy:
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Ioy in Heauen, ioy on earth: ioy to Angels, ioy to men: ioy to Iew, ioy to Gentile:
Joy in Heaven, joy on earth: joy to Angels, joy to men: joy to Iew, joy to Gentile:
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ioy to rich, ioy to poore: Behold I bring you tydings of great ioy. Great ioy Quia caeteris praefuturum: Quia multos consolaturum. Quia perpetuô duraturum: Great for the excellency: great for the vniuersality: great for the sempiternity:
joy to rich, joy to poor: Behold I bring you tidings of great joy. Great joy Quia caeteris praefuturum: Quia multos consolaturum. Quia perpetuô duraturum: Great for the excellency: great for the universality: great for the sempiternity:
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Behold I bring you tidings of great ioy. First, Great for the excellencie. So excellent is this ioy, as it passethPhil. 4. 7. all vnde•standing. Behold I bring you tidings of great joy. First, Great for the excellency. So excellent is this joy, as it passethPhil. 4. 7. all vnde•standing.
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So excellent is this ioy, as it rauishtMat. 17. Peter on the mount: So excellent is this ioy, as it euen2 Cor. •. filled Paul with consolation.
So excellent is this joy, as it rauishtMat. 17. Peter on the mount: So excellent is this joy, as it euen2 Cor. •. filled Paul with consolation.
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So excellent is this ioy, as if it be perfected in vs, I know not what it should bee but life euerlasting: great therefore is this ioy. Secondly, Great for the vniuersality.
So excellent is this joy, as if it be perfected in us, I know not what it should be but life everlasting: great Therefore is this joy. Secondly, Great for the universality.
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It reacheth to all times, past, present, and to come: to all people, Iewes, Grecians, Romans, French, English:
It reaches to all times, past, present, and to come: to all people, Iewes, Greeks, Roman, French, English:
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to Moses in flags, to Ioseph in Egypt, to Daniel in Babylon, to Iob in Huz, to Simeon in Ierusalem, to the Canaanite in Sidon, to some in Rome vnder the Popes nose:
to Moses in flags, to Ioseph in Egypt, to daniel in Babylon, to Job in Huz, to Simeon in Ierusalem, to the Canaanite in Sidon, to Some in Room under the Popes nose:
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for the Church of God dwelleth whereReu. 2 ▪ 13. the throne of Satan is: great therefore is this ioy. Thirdly, Great for the sempiternitie. for the Church of God dwells whereReu. 2 ▪ 13. the throne of Satan is: great Therefore is this joy. Thirdly, Great for the sempiternity.
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The ioy of hypocrites and worldlings is short and momentanie: it droops in aduersitie: and droops in death: as Iob speaketh:
The joy of Hypocrites and worldlings is short and momentary: it droops in adversity: and droops in death: as Job speaks:
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They reioyceIob ▪ in the sound of Organs and suddenly goe downe to Hell: But this ioy is permanent and lasting;They reioyceIob ▪ in the found of Organs and suddenly go down to Hell: But this joy is permanent and lasting;
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it stands in aduersity, and mounts to perfection in death: This your ioy no manIohn 16. nor deuill shall take from you:
it Stands in adversity, and mounts to perfection in death: This your joy no manIohn 16. nor Devil shall take from you:
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for as the world cannot giue it, so the world cannot take it away: great therefore is this ioy;
for as the world cannot give it, so the world cannot take it away: great Therefore is this joy;
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so great, as it cannot bee numbred, so precious, as it cannot be valued; so lasting, as it is euerlasting. Thus much for the Message.
so great, as it cannot be numbered, so precious, as it cannot be valued; so lasting, as it is everlasting. Thus much for the Message.
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The third thing obseruable is the Extent: That shall be to all people.
The third thing observable is the Extent: That shall be to all people.
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The Angel sayes not, That shalbe3 to many: as once an Angell said of Iohn Baptist, Many shall reioyce atLuk. 1. 14. his birth:
The Angel Says not, That shalbe3 to many: as once an Angel said of John Baptist, Many shall rejoice atLuk. 1. 14. his birth:
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But ▪ Omni populo, To all people: Iewes, Gentiles of what condition soeuer they be. This happie report agrées with that swéete old Couenant:
But ▪ Omni populo, To all people: Iewes, Gentiles of what condition soever they be. This happy report agrees with that sweet old Covenant:
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BenedicenturGen. 22. 18 in •emine tuo omnes gentes terra: id est, All nations shall be blessed in thy seed: BenedicenturGen. 22. 18 in •emine tuo omnes gentes terra: id est, All Nations shall be blessed in thy seed:
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that is the Elect of all nations, both Iewes and Gentiles.
that is the Elect of all Nations, both Iewes and Gentiles.
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For this particle (All) must not bee taken for euery Indiuidium, euery person of mankinde:
For this particle (All) must not be taken for every Indiuidium, every person of mankind:
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Non pro singulis generum, sed pro generibus singulorum: Not euery man, but for some of euery kinde, whether Iew or Gentile:Non Pro Singulis generum, sed Pro generibus singulorum: Not every man, but for Some of every kind, whither Iew or Gentile:
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for Christ was the fall of many in Israel; and a teareLuke. 2. 34 Mat. 2. 3. to many in Ierusalem:
for christ was the fallen of many in Israel; and a teareLuke. 2. 34 Mathew 2. 3. to many in Ierusalem:
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and to many of the Gentiles he became foolishnesse ▪ For though Christ be borne, and dead for all, yet all receiue him not:
and to many of the Gentiles he became foolishness ▪ For though christ be born, and dead for all, yet all receive him not:
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But as many as receiue him, to them hee giues power to be the sonnes of God. But as many as receive him, to them he gives power to be the Sons of God.
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That Saint-like Song of Heauen makes good this present point: Thou hast redeemed vs to God by thy bloud; Ex omni Tribu, Populo, Lingua, Natione;
That Saintlike Song of Heaven makes good this present point: Thou hast redeemed us to God by thy blood; Ex omni Tribu, Populo, Lingua, nation;
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that is, Out of euery Tribe, People, Language, Nation. They doe not say, Redemisti omnem Tribum, sed ex omni aliquos;
that is, Out of every Tribe, People, Language, nation. They do not say, Redemisti omnem Tribum, sed ex omni Someone;
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that is, Thou hast redeemed euery Tribe, but out of euery Tribe and Kindred some: For though Christs death to saue all be sufficient;
that is, Thou hast redeemed every Tribe, but out of every Tribe and Kindred Some: For though Christ death to save all be sufficient;
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yet is it onely to the faithfull efficient.
yet is it only to the faithful efficient.
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This Nouerint vniuersi should comfort vs Gentiles at the very heart, because wee are not excluded the common saluation by Iesus:
This Nouerint vniuersi should Comfort us Gentiles At the very heart, Because we Are not excluded the Common salvation by Iesus:
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For he is a Light to enlighten the GentilesLuke 1. of England, as well as once he was a glory to Israel. For he is a Light to enlighten the GentilesLuke 1. of England, as well as once he was a glory to Israel.
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Thus much concerning the extent of this Message. Now followeth the admired cause of this proclaimed Ioy;
Thus much Concerning the extent of this Message. Now follows the admired cause of this proclaimed Joy;
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and that is, the blessed Birth of the Lord Iesus:
and that is, the blessed Birth of the Lord Iesus:
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Vnto you is borne this day in the City of Dauid, a Sauiour, which is Christ the Lord. Unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is christ the Lord.
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Wherein I obserue these fiue particulars: 1. The Person: a Sauiour, Christ the Lord. 2. His Birth:
Wherein I observe these fiue particulars: 1. The Person: a Saviour, christ the Lord. 2. His Birth:
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is borne. 3. The parties for whom: vnto you. 4. The time: this day. 5. The place: in the Citie of Dauid. Vnto you: Vnto you is borne:is born. 3. The parties for whom: unto you. 4. The time: this day. 5. The place: in the city of David. Unto you: Unto you is born:
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Vnto you is borne this day:
Unto you is born this day:
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Vnto you is borne this day in the Citie of Dauid: Vnto you is borne this day, in the Citie of Dauid, a Sauiour; which is Christ the Lord.
Unto you is born this day in the city of David: Unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour; which is christ the Lord.
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But of the words, as they lye in order. Vnto you: Vobis. This Vobis, by way of exposition, will afford a foure-fold obseruation. 1. Vobis, To you:
But of the words, as they lie in order. Unto you: Vobis. This Vobis, by Way of exposition, will afford a fourfold observation. 1. Vobis, To you:
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that is, Vestrum singulis, To your particular persons. Words of comfort indéed:
that is, Vestrum Singulis, To your particular Persons. Words of Comfort indeed:
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For had the Angell reported the Birth of a Sauiour, and not applyed him to their particular consolations, it would haue pleasured them little:
For had the Angel reported the Birth of a Saviour, and not applied him to their particular consolations, it would have pleasured them little:
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For, what if in generall I know Christ is borne, if in particular I find him not borne to me,
For, what if in general I know christ is born, if in particular I find him not born to me,
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alas what comfort haue I?
alas what Comfort have I?
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Whence I note, that it is not a generall report of a Sauiour that makes vs happy;
Whence I note, that it is not a general report of a Saviour that makes us happy;
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but a particular applyance, that makes vs happy and blessed. For as Luther saith;
but a particular applyance, that makes us happy and blessed. For as Luther Says;
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Swéet is the name of Iesus, but the life of all lyeth in those little prettie Pronounces, Meus, tuus, suus:
Sweet is the name of Iesus, but the life of all lies in those little pretty Pronounces, Meus, Thy, suus:
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when wee can say, hee is my Iesus, thy Iesus, his Iesus, her Iesus. Worthily therefore doth the Confession of our Faith runne in the singular number;
when we can say, he is my Iesus, thy Iesus, his Iesus, her Iesus. Worthily Therefore does the Confessi of our Faith run in the singular number;
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with an, I beleeue in God; and, I beleeue in Iesus Christ, &c. The Lord then make the Birth of the Lord Iesus salutiferous to euery particular soule of vs;
with an, I believe in God; and, I believe in Iesus christ, etc. The Lord then make the Birth of the Lord Iesus salutiferous to every particular soul of us;
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to me, to thée, to euery soule here present:
to me, to thee, to every soul Here present:
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Oh, that wee could all say with Thomas; Thou art my Lord, andIoh. 20. 8. my God. 2. Vobis, To you:
O, that we could all say with Thomas; Thou art my Lord, andIoh. 20. 8. my God. 2. Vobis, To you:
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that is, Vobis hominibus, To you men, not to the Angels fallen. We sée then, that the Lord loued man more than Angels fallen:
that is, Vobis hominibus, To you men, not to the Angels fallen. We see then, that the Lord loved man more than Angels fallen:
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He sent a Sauiour, in our nature, to helpe vs; but not in an Angelicall, to helpe them:
He sent a Saviour, in our nature, to help us; but not in an Angelical, to help them:
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They are therefore damned, without recouerie. Yea, wee are more beholding to Christ, than the Angels that stand:
They Are Therefore damned, without recovery. Yea, we Are more beholding to christ, than the Angels that stand:
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for he gaue them but Confirmation, but to vs both Redemption and Confirmation. Nay, we are néerer to Christ than the Angels themselues;
for he gave them but Confirmation, but to us both Redemption and Confirmation. Nay, we Are nearer to christ than the Angels themselves;
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euen as an arme of flesh is néerer to man, than an arme of Gold:
even as an arm of Flesh is nearer to man, than an arm of Gold:
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wee are Christs armes of flesh, the Angels (though they be of a more excellent nature) are but as armes of Gold.
we Are Christ arms of Flesh, the Angels (though they be of a more excellent nature) Are but as arms of Gold.
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To you therefore especially Christ is borne. 3. Ʋobis, To you: that is, ad vestrum commodum, to your benefit and good: Nobis natus, nobis passus Christus;
To you Therefore especially christ is born. 3. Ʋobis, To you: that is, ad Vestrum commodum, to your benefit and good: Nobis Born, nobis passus Christus;
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Christ was borne to vs, for vs he suffered, for vs he fulfilled the Law; all that he did, he did for vs:
christ was born to us, for us he suffered, for us he fulfilled the Law; all that he did, he did for us:
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his teares are ours, his cryes and groanes, ours; his stripes ours; his perfection, ours; all, ours;
his tears Are ours, his cries and groans, ours; his stripes ours; his perfection, ours; all, ours;
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hee was not borne for himselfe, but for vs: nay more, he had neuer béene borne, but for vs;
he was not born for himself, but for us: nay more, he had never been born, but for us;
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as in the Epistle to the Corinths: Hee is made of1.
as in the Epistle to the Corinths: He is made of1.
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Cor. •. 30. God to vs wisdome, to vs righteousnesse, to vs sanctification, to vs redemption. Cor. •. 30. God to us Wisdom, to us righteousness, to us sanctification, to us redemption.
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This should teach vs all this notable Lesson; to be for the good of others, and not all for our selues:
This should teach us all this notable lesson; to be for the good of Others, and not all for our selves:
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He can be no good Christian, that is no good Common-wealths man. The Sunne in the Heauens shines not to himselfe, but to the whole World:
He can be no good Christian, that is no good Commonwealths man. The Sun in the Heavens shines not to himself, but to the Whole World:
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the Candle on the Earth wastes it selfe for the good of others:
the Candle on the Earth wastes it self for the good of Others:
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So (if wee be right Professors) with the members of the body, let vs be for the good of our brethren.
So (if we be right Professors) with the members of the body, let us be for the good of our brothers.
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Infaelix ille qui sibi soli natus: he is a base cullion that is borne for himselfe alone:Infaelix Isle qui sibi soli Born: he is a base cullion that is born for himself alone:
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some are such miserable miscreants, as they onely aime at their owne good: he that liueth thus, is no better than if he were vnborn;
Some Are such miserable miscreants, as they only aim At their own good: he that lives thus, is no better than if he were unborn;
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nay such are rather a burden to the earth than a blisse:
nay such Are rather a burden to the earth than a bliss:
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such make the creatures groane, such make the poore man groane, yea Hell it selfe groanes for such muck-wormes.
such make the creatures groan, such make the poor man groan, yea Hell it self groans for such muckworms.
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Imitate Christ Iesus then this good time, doe good to the poore now and euer to your powers;
Imitate christ Iesus then this good time, do good to the poor now and ever to your Powers;
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succour them, reléeue them, helpe them: bee you thus perfect, as your Heauenly Father is perfect. 4. Vobis, to you:
succour them, relieve them, help them: be you thus perfect, as your Heavenly Father is perfect. 4. Vobis, to you:
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that is, vobis humilibus, pauperibus à mundo despectis pastoribus: to you poore and despised shepherds, to you a Sauior is borne.
that is, vobis Humilibus, pauperibus à mundo despectis pastoribus: to you poor and despised shepherd's, to you a Saviour is born.
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Christ is not borne to the proud, to the couetous, to the adulterous, to the prophane:
christ is not born to the proud, to the covetous, to the adulterous, to the profane:
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Christ is no Sauiour to such kinde of persons; but to those that are faithfull, and feare theMal. 4. Lord.
christ is no Saviour to such kind of Persons; but to those that Are faithful, and Fear theMal. 4. Lord.
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Witnesse else that Scripture in Iob: Where is wisedome to be found? Iob 28. the sea saith not in me:
Witness Else that Scripture in Job: Where is Wisdom to be found? Job 28. the sea Says not in me:
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the depth saith not in mee: the land of the luxurious saith not in mee: the depth Says not in me: the land of the luxurious Says not in me:
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Christ quaints not with proud Peacockes, couetous carles and luxurious liuers, but resides in the hearts of the humble.
christ quaints not with proud Peacocks, covetous Charles and luxurious livers, but resides in the hearts of the humble.
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Euen as water forsakes the hill, and rests in the valley;
Eve as water forsakes the hill, and rests in the valley;
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so God giueth grace to the humble, and watereth their soules with the dew of saluation:
so God gives grace to the humble, and Waters their Souls with the due of salvation:
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To you therefore a Sauiour is borne. To you Therefore a Saviour is born.
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Is borne. An old prophesie here fulfilled: ToEsay 9. 6. vs a Childe is borne, to vs a Sonne is giuen. Is born. an old prophesy Here fulfilled: ToEsay 9. 6. us a Child is born, to us a Son is given.
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Is borne: words full of admiration: words full of consolation. Words full of admiration: Christ to be borne of a Virgin, without an earthly father, a birth most admirable.Is born: words full of admiration: words full of consolation. Words full of admiration: christ to be born of a Virgae, without an earthly father, a birth most admirable.
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Thrée things especially reported are miraculous, Christs Incarnation. Christs Resurrection. A Christians Regeneration. And as they are words full of admiration, so they are full of consolation:
Thrée things especially reported Are miraculous, Christ Incarnation. Christ Resurrection. A Christians Regeneration. And as they Are words full of admiration, so they Are full of consolation:
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for (if we be wise and learned Christians) we must know, that the mercy of God could not saue vs vnlesse in euery respect his iustice were satisfied.
for (if we be wise and learned Christians) we must know, that the mercy of God could not save us unless in every respect his Justice were satisfied.
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Now that his iustice might be satisfied, man offending, true man must satisfie:
Now that his Justice might be satisfied, man offending, true man must satisfy:
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in the same nature that God was wronged, in the same nature must his Law be righted:
in the same nature that God was wronged, in the same nature must his Law be righted:
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And Christ satisfied in humane nature both the command of the Law by his life, and the curse of the Law by his death.
And christ satisfied in humane nature both the command of the Law by his life, and the curse of the Law by his death.
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Christ therefore of necessity must bée borne of a woman, and must bee like to man in euery thing, sinne only excepted.
christ Therefore of necessity must been born of a woman, and must be like to man in every thing, sin only excepted.
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Now the proprieties of our humane nature are thrée, Essention: as Dimension, Circumscription, Termination ▪ Accidentall: as Sanctification, Resurrection-Glorification. Naturall: as Mortalitie, infirmitie, Iniquitie.
Now the proprieties of our humane nature Are thrée, Essention: as Dimension, Circumscription, Termination ▪ Accidental: as Sanctification, Resurrection-Glorification. Natural: as Mortality, infirmity, Iniquity.
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All these were in Christ Iesus, only iniquitie set aside.
All these were in christ Iesus, only iniquity Set aside.
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All such Heretikes are here refuted that deny the humane nature of Christ, affirming his body to bee a phantastike body:
All such Heretics Are Here refuted that deny the humane nature of christ, affirming his body to be a phantastike body:
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but for their paines, I will allow them a phantastike saluation.
but for their pains, I will allow them a phantastike salvation.
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O miranda bonit as, ô miranda humilitas Christi: Oh the wonderful humility of the Lord IESUS, that being eternall and without beginning, would of a poore Virgin take flesh vnto him, bee borne and haue a beginning: O miranda bonit as, o miranda humilitas Christ: O the wondered humility of the Lord IESUS, that being Eternal and without beginning, would of a poor Virgae take Flesh unto him, be born and have a beginning:
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Who being equallPhil. 2. 7. with GOD, would take vpon him the forme of a seruant, and bee found in the shape of a man: Who being equallPhil. 2. 7. with GOD, would take upon him the Form of a servant, and be found in the shape of a man:
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blessed bee his goodnesse for this his loue to man, for euermore, Amen.
blessed be his Goodness for this his love to man, for evermore, Amen.
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This day.
This day.
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The Angel did not say, This night, though it was in the night, for the shepherds were féeding their flockes by night, The Angel did not say, This night, though it was in the night, for the shepherd's were feeding their flocks by night,
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but this day: and the reason was, quia laetam rem nunciabat, because he deliuered ioyfull newes.
but this day: and the reason was, quia Laetam remembering nunciabat, Because he Delivered joyful news.
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Hee saith this day, Non pro qualitate temporis. Sed pro qualitate rei. Not for the qualitie of the time, but for the qualitie of the thing.
He Says this day, Non Pro qualitate Temporis. Said Pro qualitate rei. Not for the quality of the time, but for the quality of the thing.
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So wee finde in the holy Scriptures, when heauy reports are mentioned, the night is named:
So we find in the holy Scriptures, when heavy reports Are mentioned, the night is nam:
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but when ioyfull tidings are told, the day: as Ambrose well noteth vpon the 22. of Luke.
but when joyful tidings Are told, the day: as Ambrose well notes upon the 22. of Lycia.
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Peters deniall was in the night: But his confession was in the day. The friendly comming to Abraham of the Angels was in the day at noone: Peter's denial was in the night: But his Confessi was in the day. The friendly coming to Abraham of the Angels was in the day At noon:
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but their fearefull comming to Sodome was at night, in the euening.
but their fearful coming to Sodom was At night, in the evening.
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The foure Lepers going in their famine to the tents Aramiticall (the Aramites being gone, fearing Israels pursuit) finding meat, drink, The foure Lepers going in their famine to the tents Aramiticall (the Aramites being gone, fearing Israel's pursuit) finding meat, drink,
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and gold, and goodly refreshing, called it a good day, though indéed it was night: This day (said they) is a day2 King. 7. 9 of good tidings.
and gold, and goodly refreshing, called it a good day, though indeed it was night: This day (said they) is a day2 King. 7. 9 of good tidings.
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That foole in the Gospel threatned with death, had the night, not the day, accompanying his sorrowes:
That fool in the Gospel threatened with death, had the night, not the day, accompanying his sorrows:
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Thou foole, this night shall thy souleLuke 12. be taken from thee, &c. So here, an Angel bringing swéet and ioyfull newes (the day naturally being cheerefull,Thou fool, this night shall thy souleLuke 12. be taken from thee, etc. So Here, an Angel bringing sweet and joyful news (the day naturally being cheerful,
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and the night fearefull) vseth the word Day, not Night: To you is borne this day, &c. As it is in the Corinths also:
and the night fearful) uses the word Day, not Night: To you is born this day, etc. As it is in the Corinths also:
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Ecce nunc dies salutis: Behold now the day of saluation. Ecce nunc dies Salutis: Behold now the day of salvation.
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Worthily called a day, because then the true light was come into the world, and turned the night of all feare into the day of all ioy and saluation.
Worthily called a day, Because then the true Light was come into the world, and turned the night of all Fear into the day of all joy and salvation.
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In the Citie of Dauid: which was Bethleem. In the city of David: which was Bethlehem.
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It is called the City of Dauid for two respects, 1. for Distinction. 2. for demonstration.
It is called the city of David for two respects, 1. for Distinction. 2. for demonstration.
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1. For Distinction: there were two Bethleems, one in the Tribe of Zabulon, Ios. 19. 15. one in the Tribe of Iudah where Dauids father dwelt,1. For Distinction: there were two Bethleems, one in the Tribe of Zebulon, Ios. 19. 15. one in the Tribe of Iudah where David father dwelled,
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and where Dauid himselfe was borne:
and where David himself was born:
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So the Prophecie is fulfilled, And thou Bethleem Ephratah, that art little among the thousands of Iudah, out of thee shall hee come that shall rule in Israel.
So the Prophecy is fulfilled, And thou Bethlehem Ephratah, that art little among the thousands of Iudah, out of thee shall he come that shall Rule in Israel.
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2. For Demonstration: To shew that hee should come of the séede of Dauid. Hée was conceiued and liued in Nazareth, but was borne in Bethleem Dauid.
2. For Demonstration: To show that he should come of the seed of David. He was conceived and lived in Nazareth, but was born in Bethlehem David.
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Bethleem signifieth the house of Bread: the Bread of life is borne in the house of Bread:Bethlehem signifies the house of Bred: the Bred of life is born in the house of Bred:
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not in a Palace there, but his house was a thorowfare, and his bed a cratch.
not in a Palace there, but his house was a thorowfare, and his Bed a cratch.
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This makes not onely for the Iewes refutation, that would not receiue him, though the Prophets thus rightly had pointed him out:
This makes not only for the Iewes refutation, that would not receive him, though the prophets thus rightly had pointed him out:
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but sheweth also both the truth of all Prophecies concerning Christ, and the Lords faithfulnesse in their performance.
but shows also both the truth of all Prophecies Concerning christ, and the lords faithfulness in their performance.
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A Sauiour which is Christ theLord. A Sauiour: Oh heauenly word, whose worth and comfort passe all expression. A Sauiour:
A Saviour which is christ theLord. A Saviour: O heavenly word, whose worth and Comfort pass all expression. A Saviour:
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not a temporary, but an euerlasting Redéemer, and there is no Sauiour besides this Sauiour, as the Prophet speaketh.
not a temporary, but an everlasting Redeemer, and there is no Saviour beside this Saviour, as the Prophet speaks.
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Here is another swéet Prophecie fulfilled: Behold your God will come and saue you. He saues vs from sinnes, guilt, and punishment;
Here is Another sweet Prophecy fulfilled: Behold your God will come and save you. He saves us from Sins, guilt, and punishment;
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and that by his imputatiue passions. Hee saues vs from sins regiment, and that by grace deriued vpon vs:
and that by his imputative passion. He saves us from Sins regiment, and that by grace derived upon us:
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for out of his fulnesse we receiue graceIohn 1• for grace. And by his imputatiue holinesse he presents vs spotlesse, to life and glorie euerlasting. Christ: that is, Anointed:
for out of his fullness we receive graceIohn 1• for grace. And by his imputative holiness he presents us spotless, to life and glory everlasting. christ: that is, Anointed:
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For the worke of our Redemption, Iesus was anointed into a triple Office;
For the work of our Redemption, Iesus was anointed into a triple Office;
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to be a King, a type whereof was Solomon; to be a Prophet, a type whereof was Dauid; to bee a Priest, a type whereof was Melchisedech: Melchisedech, not Aaron: Aaron a Priest, but not a King;
to be a King, a type whereof was Solomon; to be a Prophet, a type whereof was David; to be a Priest, a type whereof was Melchizedek: Melchizedek, not Aaron: Aaron a Priest, but not a King;
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Dauid a King, but not a Priest; Melchisedech both King and Priest, therefore a notable type of Iesus. Anointed to bee a King;David a King, but not a Priest; Melchizedek both King and Priest, Therefore a notable type of Iesus. Anointed to be a King;
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to rule his Elect, and protect them. Anointed to be a Prophet; to teach his Elect, and direct them. Anointed to be a Priest;
to Rule his Elect, and Pact them. Anointed to be a Prophet; to teach his Elect, and Direct them. Anointed to be a Priest;
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to ransome his Elect, and redeeme them. If Christ bee thy Christ as King: then the Deuill reignes not in thee, but Christ:
to ransom his Elect, and Redeem them. If christ be thy christ as King: then the devil reigns not in thee, but christ:
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If Christ bee thy Christ as Prophet: then his Word, not thy will, is the rule and square of all thine actions:
If christ be thy christ as Prophet: then his Word, not thy will, is the Rule and square of all thine actions:
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If Christ be thy Christ as Priest: then thine affections are slaine concerning sinne, and thy whole man sacrificed to God. Our Lord.
If christ be thy christ as Priest: then thine affections Are slain Concerning sin, and thy Whole man sacrificed to God. Our Lord.
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Lord, a name of power, giuing to God his essence and being, shewing that the Lord hath his being from none,
Lord, a name of power, giving to God his essence and being, showing that the Lord hath his being from none,
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but from himselfe alone, as all thinges else haue their beings from him: for in him wee liue, and moue, and haue our being. Here is his Deity described:
but from himself alone, as all things Else have their beings from him: for in him we live, and move, and have our being. Here is his Deity described:
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and here is another sweet prophecie fulfilled;
and Here is Another sweet prophecy fulfilled;
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Behold, a Virgin shall conceiueEsay 7. 14 ▪ and beare a Sonne, and his Name shall bee called Immanuel, that is, God with vs. God with man conioyned.Behold, a Virgae shall conceiueEsay 7. 14 ▪ and bear a Son, and his Name shall be called Immanuel, that is, God with us God with man conjoined.
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A necessary and as happy a coniunction.
A necessary and as happy a conjunction.
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Our blessed Sauiour must not only be Man, but also God, and that for two causes.
Our blessed Saviour must not only be Man, but also God, and that for two Causes.
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1. To ouercome and deliuer his humanity from death and misery.
1. To overcome and deliver his humanity from death and misery.
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2. To dignitie and make meritorious whatsoeuer act done in his humanitie for the saluation of his Elect.
2. To dignity and make meritorious whatsoever act done in his humanity for the salvation of his Elect.
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This title of dignity is giuen our Sauiour by Dauid: The Lord said to my Lord, sit thou at my right handPsal. 110. 1 vntill I make thine enemies thy footstoole.
This title of dignity is given our Saviour by David: The Lord said to my Lord, fit thou At my right handPsal. 110. 1 until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
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And by Thomas: Thou art my LordIoh 20. 28. and my God. Christ is our Lord by Power: Purchase.
And by Thomas: Thou art my LordIoh 20. 28. and my God. christ is our Lord by Power: Purchase.
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Hee hath bought vs with his owne bloud; and therefore called Dominus Deus, Dominus Electorum: The Lord of the Elect.
He hath bought us with his own blood; and Therefore called Dominus Deus, Dominus Electorum: The Lord of the Elect.
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A comfort and honour to all true Christians, that we haue so able, so omnipotent a Sauior:
A Comfort and honour to all true Christians, that we have so able, so omnipotent a Saviour:
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Against those vile Heretikes, that mocke vs for making account of saluation by a crucified man.
Against those vile Heretics, that mock us for making account of salvation by a Crucified man.
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If he be our Lord, where is then his feare? Mal. 1. 6. Many would haue him their Iesus, but few will endure him their Lord.
If he be our Lord, where is then his Fear? Malachi 1. 6. Many would have him their Iesus, but few will endure him their Lord.
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The Lord giue vs to follow him in piety, in patience, in grace, in crosse: that so wee may bee admitted to follow him in ioy & glory euerlasting.
The Lord give us to follow him in piety, in patience, in grace, in cross: that so we may be admitted to follow him in joy & glory everlasting.
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Now this Iesus, this Christ, this Lord, knocketh at the doore of our hearts, let vs not shut him out with the Bethleemites,
Now this Iesus, this christ, this Lord, knocketh At the door of our hearts, let us not shut him out with the Bethlehemites,
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nor bid him packe out of our countrey with the Gadarens: but be ye open ye euerlasting doores, that this King of glory may come in:
nor bid him pack out of our country with the Gadarenes: but be you open you everlasting doors, that this King of glory may come in:
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that you hauing admitted his heauenly counsels into your consciences in this life, hee may one day intertaine you all into his Fathers mansions of glory hereafter:
that you having admitted his heavenly Counsels into your Consciences in this life, he may one day entertain you all into his Father's mansions of glory hereafter:
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and that for the alone merits of the same our Lord Iesus:
and that for the alone merits of the same our Lord Iesus:
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to whom with the Father and Holy Spirit be returned all Glory and Power, Praise and Dominion, this day and for euermore Amen.
to whom with the Father and Holy Spirit be returned all Glory and Power, Praise and Dominion, this day and for evermore Amen.
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