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JESUS CHRIST the Mysticall SUN. ISAIAH 60.20. Thy Sun shall no more go down.
JESUS CHRIST the Mystical SUN. ISAIAH 60.20. Thy Sun shall no more go down.
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THe Text that I have read (Right Honourable) may seem a Paradox to many:
THe Text that I have read (Right Honourable) may seem a Paradox to many:
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and that upon a double account. viz. to hear of a Sun, 1. Monopolized, to some sort of people;
and that upon a double account. viz. to hear of a Sun, 1. Monopolized, to Some sort of people;
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when as the ordinary Sun shineth both upon the just, and unjust; yet this is confined unto the elect of God, in that possessive affix, thy.
when as the ordinary Sun shines both upon the just, and unjust; yet this is confined unto the elect of God, in that possessive affix, thy.
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2. That will not set, nor go down from the Horizon where it is: whereas the Sun in the firmament, riseth and setteth every day:
2. That will not Set, nor go down from the Horizon where it is: whereas the Sun in the firmament, Riseth and sets every day:
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But however, it may seeme improbable to flesh and blood, and to the remainders of carnall reason, that are to be found within us.
But however, it may seem improbable to Flesh and blood, and to the remainders of carnal reason, that Are to be found within us.
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And albeit, it may wrap every one into admiration, to hear of such a Sun, so confined;
And albeit, it may wrap every one into admiration, to hear of such a Sun, so confined;
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and that knowes no way to go down: yet to a man with a spirituall eye, it seems neither impossible, nor yet improbable;
and that knows no Way to go down: yet to a man with a spiritual eye, it seems neither impossible, nor yet improbable;
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because the mouth of truth, that cannot lie, hath spoken it.
Because the Mouth of truth, that cannot lie, hath spoken it.
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There are indeed in Scripture many Paradoxes to men that have onely the glimering light of nature within them;
There Are indeed in Scripture many Paradoxes to men that have only the glimmering Light of nature within them;
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as that 1 A virgin should bring forth a Son. 2 That Christs death should be a means to bring life and immortality to light by the Gospel.
as that 1 A Virgae should bring forth a Son. 2 That Christ death should be a means to bring life and immortality to Light by the Gospel.
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3 That all things that are now made, should be made out of things that did not appear, i. e.
3 That all things that Are now made, should be made out of things that did not appear, i. e.
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out of a flat meer nothing, 4. That our bodies when they shall be mouldred into dust, shall yet be reunited to our soules in the day of the second appearing of Jesus Christ:
out of a flat mere nothing, 4. That our bodies when they shall be mouldered into dust, shall yet be Reunited to our Souls in the day of the second appearing of jesus christ:
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5. That God should call into the state of grace, not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
5. That God should call into the state of grace, not many wise men After the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
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But make choice of the foolish, weake, despised, yea, base ones of the world, when he passeth by the Grandees of the earth;But make choice of the foolish, weak, despised, yea, base ones of the world, when he passes by the Grandees of the earth;
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to make (I say) them heirs of heaven: And among others I may reckon up my Text, which is indeed NONLATINALPHABET, but not NONLATINALPHABET;
to make (I say) them Heirs of heaven: And among Others I may reckon up my Text, which is indeed, but not;
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beyond the opinion of many, but not beyond the common truth of God, nor beyond the reason of a renewed Christian:
beyond the opinion of many, but not beyond the Common truth of God, nor beyond the reason of a renewed Christian:
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And in these passages (especially in this) that seem so repugnant, yea absurd many times to a carnall judgment, we are always to put into the scale (that we may poize down reason, and advance faith)
And in these passages (especially in this) that seem so repugnant, yea absurd many times to a carnal judgement, we Are always to put into the scale (that we may poize down reason, and advance faith)
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1 The Power of our God, which is not as the power of man: Mans power is but a limited, finite kind of power;
1 The Power of our God, which is not as the power of man: men power is but a limited, finite kind of power;
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His ell or measure is too short to measure the infinite, incomprehensible omnipotence of our God;
His ell or measure is too short to measure the infinite, incomprehensible omnipotence of our God;
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He that was able to make the Sun to go back in Hezekiah's time, in a way of retrograde motion, ten degrees:
He that was able to make the Sun to go back in Hezekiah's time, in a Way of retrograde motion, ten Degrees:
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And he that was able to make the Sun to stand still in the midst of heaven,
And he that was able to make the Sun to stand still in the midst of heaven,
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so that it hasted not to go down about a whole day, in Joshuah's time: so that it hasted not to go down about a Whole day, in Joshuah's time:
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is equally able to make this Sun (whereof he now speaketh) not to go down at all unto his people.
is equally able to make this Sun (whereof he now speaks) not to go down At all unto his people.
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2 The Truth and will of God manifested in his promises: Hath he spoken it, and shall he not do it? Hath he said it,
2 The Truth and will of God manifested in his promises: Hath he spoken it, and shall he not do it? Hath he said it,
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and shall he not bring it to passe? We may rest satisfied in this, that the mouth of the Lord hath uttered, that Thy Sun shall no more go down.
and shall he not bring it to pass? We may rest satisfied in this, that the Mouth of the Lord hath uttered, that Thy Sun shall no more go down.
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3 The Subject whereof all these Paradoxes speak, which is here the term Sun, not naturall, but supernaturall.
3 The Subject whereof all these Paradoxes speak, which is Here the term Sun, not natural, but supernatural.
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Now that I may briefly lead you to the full meaning of these words, You may observe the dependance of these upon those fore-going, to stand thus:
Now that I may briefly led you to the full meaning of these words, You may observe the dependence of these upon those foregoing, to stand thus:
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The whole former part of this Chapter is taken up in discovering the happy estate of the Church of Christ, under the time of the Gospel, in regard of all her spirituall enjoyments;
The Whole former part of this Chapter is taken up in discovering the happy estate of the Church of christ, under the time of the Gospel, in regard of all her spiritual enjoyments;
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whereof two are peculiarly enumerated or reckon'd up; To which we shall reduce the rest: viz.
whereof two Are peculiarly enumerated or reckoned up; To which we shall reduce the rest: viz.
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1 The Promulgation of the everlasting Gospel, whereby when darknesse covers the earth, and grosse darknesse all the unregenerate people on it;
1 The Promulgation of the everlasting Gospel, whereby when darkness covers the earth, and gross darkness all the unregenerate people on it;
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The Lord wil then arise with light, and bring in unexpected glory unto them: And this shall be a meanes to bring in abundance out of improbable places;
The Lord will then arise with Light, and bring in unexpected glory unto them: And this shall be a means to bring in abundance out of improbable places;
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such as were Midian, Epha, Sheba, Kedar and Tarshish: yea from unlikely persons;
such as were Midian, Epha, Sheba, Kedar and Tarshish: yea from unlikely Persons;
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viz. Kings, and earthly Potentates, shadowed out unto us by the trees of Lebanon. Where by the way, we might observe. viz. Kings, and earthly Potentates, shadowed out unto us by the trees of Lebanon. Where by the Way, we might observe.
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Doct. That where Satan hath places under his own command, God there is able not onely to cull, but to call out a people for himselfe,Doct. That where Satan hath places under his own command, God there is able not only to cull, but to call out a people for himself,
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and bring them in as Doves flocking to their windowes, flying with speed as the clouds:
and bring them in as Dove flocking to their windows, flying with speed as the Clouds:
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And all to come near at his appointment.
And all to come near At his appointment.
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2 The collation or the bestowing of greater mercies spirituall, then on men in former times, upon point of 1 Gifts ;
2 The collation or the bestowing of greater Mercies spiritual, then on men in former times, upon point of 1 Gifts;
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For brasse I will bring gold, for iron silver, and for wood brasse, and for stones iron: i. e. For brass I will bring gold, for iron silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: i. e.
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I will confer surpassing gifts upon them, that shall as far surpass what they have received formerly,
I will confer surpassing Gifts upon them, that shall as Far surpass what they have received formerly,
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as iron doth ordinary stones, or as silver doth iron, or as gold brass. 2 Governours :
as iron does ordinary stones, or as silver does iron, or as gold brass. 2 Governors:
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I will make thy officers peace, and thy exactours righteousnesse: I will make thy Officers peace, and thy Exactours righteousness:
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which was verified in the first fruits, in Ezra and Nehemiah, and other good Governours times:
which was verified in the First fruits, in Ezra and Nehemiah, and other good Governors times:
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But the full harvest is reserved for Gospel seasons, as is plain to all;
But the full harvest is reserved for Gospel seasons, as is plain to all;
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wherein Magistrates are promised to be stirred up, that should be peaceable procurers of their peoples welfare:
wherein Magistrates Are promised to be stirred up, that should be peaceable Procurers of their peoples welfare:
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And I am sure it is a badge of a mans belonging unto Babylon, not Jerusalem, to be an oppressour of the people of God. 3 Priviledges. 1 Violence shall not be heard in thee:
And I am sure it is a badge of a men belonging unto Babylon, not Jerusalem, to be an oppressor of the people of God. 3 Privileges. 1 Violence shall not be herd in thee:
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Which words are not a promise of absolute immunity from the cross; But a comparative comfort;
Which words Are not a promise of absolute immunity from the cross; But a comparative Comfort;
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that however the Church may meet with many pressures, yet it shall never totally be overwhelmed:
that however the Church may meet with many pressures, yet it shall never totally be overwhelmed:
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God will preserve and protect it, maugre all the violent attempts against it;
God will preserve and Pact it, maugre all the violent attempts against it;
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Violence may be attempted, yet violence shall never be heard in thy land to prevail finally over my people in it. 2 The breaking in of light amongst them;
Violence may be attempted, yet violence shall never be herd in thy land to prevail finally over my people in it. 2 The breaking in of Light among them;
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so that they should need neither Sun, nor Moon;
so that they should need neither Sun, nor Moon;
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whereby is imported, not that the Saints should be deprived of those common mercies, attending upon their wel-being in this world.
whereby is imported, not that the Saints should be deprived of those Common Mercies, attending upon their well-being in this world.
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But because they should not now any longer fix their happinesse in the enjoyment of these,
But Because they should not now any longer fix their happiness in the enjoyment of these,
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or any earthly, low, worldly object, but should be mounted up above, and collocate all their happinesse in the enjoyment of God;
or any earthly, low, worldly Object, but should be mounted up above, and collocate all their happiness in the enjoyment of God;
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and hence here is promised a better mercy:
and hence Here is promised a better mercy:
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That the Lord shall be to thee an everlasting light, and thy God shall be thy glory: That the Lord shall be to thee an everlasting Light, and thy God shall be thy glory:
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and this is amplified in the words of the Text, to shew the perpetuity of this light unto them, Thy Sun shall no more go down.
and this is amplified in the words of the Text, to show the perpetuity of this Light unto them, Thy Sun shall no more go down.
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The words are an absolute promise, held forth in a Categoricall negative Proposition;
The words Are an absolute promise, held forth in a Categorical negative Proposition;
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which if I should go about to resolve logically into the subject (thy Sun,) the predicate (going down,) the Copula or the bond whereby they are knit together (shall not,) the modality (any more,) I should edifie but little:
which if I should go about to resolve logically into the Subject (thy Sun,) the predicate (going down,) the Copula or the bound whereby they Are knit together (shall not,) the modality (any more,) I should edify but little:
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I shall therefore strive Theologically, (i. e, plainly) to divide these words, and then you may observe these two things.
I shall Therefore strive Theologically, (i. e, plainly) to divide these words, and then you may observe these two things.
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1 The parties to whom this Priviledge doth belong, implicitely held forth unto us in that possessive particle thy.
1 The parties to whom this Privilege does belong, implicitly held forth unto us in that possessive particle thy.
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2 The Priviledge belonging to these persons: viz. That this Sun shall no more go down unto them. Something here needeth unfolding.
2 The Privilege belonging to these Persons: viz. That this Sun shall no more go down unto them. Something Here needs unfolding.
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Q. 1 What is meant by this Sun? Q. 2 What by the going down of the Sun? Q. 3 Who are meant by the persons involved in the affix, thy? Q. 4 What by going down any more? Q. 5. When is the whole of this promise to be verified? I shall satisfie these succinctly.Q. 1 What is meant by this Sun? Q. 2 What by the going down of the Sun? Q. 3 Who Are meant by the Persons involved in the affix, thy? Q. 4 What by going down any more? Q. 5. When is the Whole of this promise to be verified? I shall satisfy these succinctly.
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By Sun in this place, we are not to understand 1. The firmamentary sun, which is the greater light destinated by God to rule the day,
By Sun in this place, we Are not to understand 1. The firmamentary sun, which is the greater Light destinated by God to Rule the day,
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and which daily riseth and setteth, as is obvious to experience. But we are to understand
and which daily Riseth and sets, as is obvious to experience. But we Are to understand
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2 A metaphoricall Sun, not the creature sun, but the Creator Sun, twice stiled Jehovah, is here onely aimed at,
2 A metaphorical Sun, not the creature sun, but the Creator Sun, twice styled Jehovah, is Here only aimed At,
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even Jesus Christ, who is the mysticall Sun of righteousnesse.
even jesus christ, who is the mystical Sun of righteousness.
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I know some understand by Sun 1 The streams of the grace of God, and his favour in the comfortable influences and offers of it. 2 But others look to the fountain of all this favour, viz. Jesus Christ.
I know Some understand by Sun 1 The streams of the grace of God, and his favour in the comfortable influences and offers of it. 2 But Others look to the fountain of all this favour, viz. jesus christ.
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And therefore most do unanimously expound it of him:
And Therefore most do unanimously expound it of him:
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And he it is that is appointed by his Father, to rise in a spirituall way to his people, And he it is that is appointed by his Father, to rise in a spiritual Way to his people,
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and never to set more upon them. and never to Set more upon them.
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The going down of the Sun in the proper notion of it, is nothing else but the departing of it out of our Horizon. And here the going down of Jesus Christ (if possible) should be his finall departure away from his people: Christ will never so set;
The going down of the Sun in the proper notion of it, is nothing Else but the departing of it out of our Horizon. And Here the going down of jesus christ (if possible) should be his final departure away from his people: christ will never so Set;
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but however he may be eclipsed, yet he will still continue in their Hemisphere, i. e.
but however he may be eclipsed, yet he will still continue in their Hemisphere, i. e.
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He will abide with them for ever. He will abide with them for ever.
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The persons related unto by the particle (thy) are expressed in the verse after the Text;
The Persons related unto by the particle (thy) Are expressed in the verse After the Text;
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Thy people shall be all righteous, by profession at least, and by separation at the last; Thy people shall be all righteous, by profession At least, and by separation At the last;
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when it shall be wholly purged, and only the righteous shall dwell in it.
when it shall be wholly purged, and only the righteous shall dwell in it.
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Jesus Christ hath been about this purging work, even from the dayes of his coming into the flesh;
jesus christ hath been about this purging work, even from the days of his coming into the Flesh;
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yea some way, from the beginning of the world, in separating the tares from the corn, the chaffe from the wheat;
yea Some Way, from the beginning of the world, in separating the tares from the corn, the chaff from the wheat;
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and he stil goes on to purge his floor, and will go on to the day of harvest.
and he still Goes on to purge his floor, and will go on to the day of harvest.
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To those that have righteousness imputed or imparted, this promise doth actually belong, while they are here: of which more anon. By going down any more:
To those that have righteousness imputed or imparted, this promise does actually belong, while they Are Here: of which more anon. By going down any more:
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There might indeed seemingly be the going down of Christ, when he went into the lower parts of the earth.
There might indeed seemingly be the going down of christ, when he went into the lower parts of the earth.
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But that was meerly in regard of his humanity; For Christ was once only offered to bear the sins of many.
But that was merely in regard of his humanity; For christ was once only offered to bear the Sins of many.
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He went down once and no more, not a second time. But in regard of his Deity;
He went down once and no more, not a second time. But in regard of his Deity;
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by his Spirit once arising in our souls, he will never any more go down to us.. This Promise, in regard of the inchoation of it, is to be begun here;
by his Spirit once arising in our Souls, he will never any more go down to us.. This Promise, in regard of the inchoation of it, is to be begun Here;
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where our God freeth his people many times from mourning; and gives unto them beauty for ashes;
where our God freeth his people many times from mourning; and gives unto them beauty for Ashes;
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the garment of joy for the spirit of heavinesse.
the garment of joy for the Spirit of heaviness.
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Where Saints are truly stiled, trees of righteousnesse, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified;
Where Saints Are truly styled, trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified;
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where they have the spirituall kingdome of Christ begun within them. But For the perfect consummation of it, that is reserved for heaven hereafter;
where they have the spiritual Kingdom of christ begun within them. But For the perfect consummation of it, that is reserved for heaven hereafter;
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yet the first fruits we do enjoy here.
yet the First fruits we do enjoy Here.
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Saints, they have in the Church Militant this promise begun to them, onely the full complement of it is reserved for them in the Church triumphant.
Saints, they have in the Church Militant this promise begun to them, only the full compliment of it is reserved for them in the Church triumphant.
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It is now to the beginnings of Christ here, that I shall labour in my ensuing discourse, to apply this promise, which being thus expounded, doth resolve it self into these two Observations. 1 Doct. That Jesus Christ is the same to Believers,
It is now to the beginnings of christ Here, that I shall labour in my ensuing discourse, to apply this promise, which being thus expounded, does resolve it self into these two Observations. 1 Doct. That jesus christ is the same to Believers,
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as the Sun is to the world. as the Sun is to the world.
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2 Doct. That however Jesus Christ, the supercelestiall Sun, may be eclipsed, or beclouded, yet he will never go down from his people.
2 Doct. That however jesus christ, the supercelestial Sun, may be eclipsed, or beclouded, yet he will never go down from his people.
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Thy Sun shall no more go down; i. e. Thy Sun shall no more go down; i. e.
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however it may have a curtain drawn between thee and him, as the firmamentary Sun hath by clouds,
however it may have a curtain drawn between thee and him, as the firmamentary Sun hath by Clouds,
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or by the Moon in its eclipse, yet go down, i.e. depart, he will not. Now for the profitable prosecution of these observations, I shall follow this method:
or by the Moon in its eclipse, yet go down, i.e. depart, he will not. Now for the profitable prosecution of these observations, I shall follow this method:
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1 I shall demonstrate the grounds why Christ is shadowed out under this notion of the Sun.
1 I shall demonstrate the grounds why christ is shadowed out under this notion of the Sun.
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2 I shall cleare Christ to be the same to beleevers, as the Sun is to the world.
2 I shall clear christ to be the same to believers, as the Sun is to the world.
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Both these in reference to the former proposition. And then,
Both these in Referente to the former proposition. And then,
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3 That however this mysticall Sun may sometimes be eclipsed, yet he will never go down from his people.
3 That however this mystical Sun may sometime be eclipsed, yet he will never go down from his people.
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4 I shall give the improvement of all.
4 I shall give the improvement of all.
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For the first.
For the First.
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There are few that haesitate about the application of this metaphoricall title to Jesus Christ, that are not utterly unacquainted with the word of God;
There Are few that hesitate about the application of this metaphorical title to jesus christ, that Are not utterly unacquainted with the word of God;
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because we read, that Jehovah. the Lord God is a Sun to his people, the giver both of grace, and glory to them.
Because we read, that Jehovah. the Lord God is a Sun to his people, the giver both of grace, and glory to them.
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And the Prophet Malachi is very plain, that he is the Sun of righteousnesse, that doth arise with healing in his wings;
And the Prophet Malachi is very plain, that he is the Sun of righteousness, that does arise with healing in his wings;
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this Sun being twice stiled Jehovah in this Chapter. If any doubt be, it is touching the accommodation of this to Jesus Christ. this Sun being twice styled Jehovah in this Chapter. If any doubt be, it is touching the accommodation of this to jesus christ.
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And for the resolving of that, I shal lay down these two things, viz. that he may be justly so stiled in a way of 1 Opposition, 2 Allusion.
And for the resolving of that, I shall lay down these two things, viz. that he may be justly so styled in a Way of 1 Opposition, 2 Allusion.
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1 If you look upon him in a way of opposition to 1 Leviticall shadows, or ceremonies, which yet were typicall prefigurations of him:
1 If you look upon him in a Way of opposition to 1 Levitical shadows, or ceremonies, which yet were typical prefigurations of him:
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Christ was as the Sun, in respect of those candles, torches, stars, or lesser lights at most.
christ was as the Sun, in respect of those Candles, Torches, Stars, or lesser lights At most.
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He did as far surpasse them in regard of splendor, as the firmamentary Sun, doth the signe of the Sun painted upon any Table.
He did as Far surpass them in regard of splendour, as the firmamentary Sun, does the Signen of the Sun painted upon any Table.
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They are indeed but dull shadows of him, that was the glory to come.
They Are indeed but dull shadows of him, that was the glory to come.
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2 That innate or naturall darknesse, that is to be found in all men by nature.
2 That innate or natural darkness, that is to be found in all men by nature.
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For by nature we were not onely darke, but darknesse; not in the concrete, but in the abstract, which carrieth abundance of emphasis in it. For by nature we were not only dark, but darkness; not in the concrete, but in the abstract, which Carrieth abundance of emphasis in it.
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And when Jesus Christ comes, he fills us with light, as the Sun doth the body of the hemisphere, overrun with darknesse.
And when jesus christ comes, he fills us with Light, as the Sun does the body of the hemisphere, overrun with darkness.
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And thus he becomes the light of every one that comes into this world; viz. that is spiritually illuminated by him.
And thus he becomes the Light of every one that comes into this world; viz. that is spiritually illuminated by him.
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Thus we see he is as the Sun, in respect of umbrages, and as the Sun, to dispel all that intrinsecall darknesse to be found within us. 2 By way of allusion. Allusions may be many;
Thus we see he is as the Sun, in respect of umbrages, and as the Sun, to dispel all that intrinsical darkness to be found within us. 2 By Way of allusion. Allusions may be many;
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but those that are naturall, and obvious to all, (because I do desire to profit all) I shall make use of. He is as the Sun,
but those that Are natural, and obvious to all, (Because I do desire to profit all) I shall make use of. He is as the Sun,
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1 By way of beauty or excellency.
1 By Way of beauty or excellency.
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The Sun is deservedly looked upon, as the Lord of all elementary vertues, the fountain of all aëriall light.
The Sun is deservedly looked upon, as the Lord of all elementary Virtues, the fountain of all aerial Light.
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By some as the heart of heaven.
By Some as the heart of heaven.
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For as the heart is in the body naturall, so is the Sun in the firmamentary body.
For as the heart is in the body natural, so is the Sun in the firmamentary body.
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Some look upon it, as the sparkling eye of heaven, that carrieth beauty in it;
some look upon it, as the sparkling eye of heaven, that Carrieth beauty in it;
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yea some of the Philosophers fancied, that in the sun was the soul of the world, which filling that fiery globe (which we ordinarily see) thence diffuseth his rayes,
yea Some of the Philosophers fancied, that in the sun was the soul of the world, which filling that fiery Globe (which we ordinarily see) thence diffuseth his rays,
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as so many spirits, whereby he distributeth life, sense, and motion to all sublunary creatures.
as so many spirits, whereby he distributeth life, sense, and motion to all sublunary creatures.
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It must needs be granted by all, that it is the most glorious, beautifull, and the fairest among all the stars.
It must needs be granted by all, that it is the most glorious, beautiful, and the Fairest among all the Stars.
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Which how far it may be accommodated to Jesus Christ, I shall briefly make out unto you.
Which how Far it may be accommodated to jesus christ, I shall briefly make out unto you.
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Jesus Christ is said to be fairer then the children of men. jesus christ is said to be Fairer then the children of men.
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Personall beauty is a great ornament, when seconded with morall vertues, how much more when with divine graces? as in Joseph and David. But when attended with the fulnesse of grace, which was to be found in Christ alone, what abundance of lustre must it needs adde unto him? What that outward form,
Personal beauty is a great ornament, when seconded with moral Virtues, how much more when with divine graces? as in Joseph and David. But when attended with the fullness of grace, which was to be found in christ alone, what abundance of lustre must it needs add unto him? What that outward from,
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or feature of Jesus Christ was, is utterly unknown, though that Jesuite durst take upon him to describe it.
or feature of jesus christ was, is utterly unknown, though that Jesuit durst take upon him to describe it.
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God, I conceive, hath dealt by that, as by the body of Moses, hiding of it,
God, I conceive, hath dealt by that, as by the body of Moses, hiding of it,
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lest any finding it, should idolize or adore it, in a distinct way from his Deity.
lest any finding it, should idolise or adore it, in a distinct Way from his Deity.
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But though we neither know the outward form, or feature of Jesus Christ;
But though we neither know the outward from, or feature of jesus christ;
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yet the Scripture holds him forth as very faire and beautifull, as altogether lovely to the eye of faith.
yet the Scripture holds him forth as very fair and beautiful, as altogether lovely to the eye of faith.
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Not onely beautifull in one part, but in all parts; and two things that the word makes out to us, do abundantly demonstrate it. Not only beautiful in one part, but in all parts; and two things that the word makes out to us, do abundantly demonstrate it.
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1 That Jesus Christ was without spot, blemish, or deformity. Christ he was without any blemish in respect of sin.
1 That jesus christ was without spot, blemish, or deformity. christ he was without any blemish in respect of since.
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Deformities in body, alwaies speak the presence of some sin in the soul Jesus Christ was in all things like to us, yet without sin.
Deformities in body, always speak the presence of Some since in the soul jesus christ was in all things like to us, yet without since.
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For such an high Priest became us, that was holy, harmlesse, and undefiled, separate from sinners.
For such an high Priest became us, that was holy, harmless, and undefiled, separate from Sinners.
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Jesus Christ he was 1 Holy. He had holinesse to the Lord engraven upon his heart, as the high Priest had it upon his holy crown of pure gold,
jesus christ he was 1 Holy. He had holiness to the Lord engraven upon his heart, as the high Priest had it upon his holy crown of pure gold,
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like to the engravings of a signet. 2 Harmlesse or innocent. Devoid of all naturall pravity or sinfulnesse,
like to the engravings of a signet. 2 Harmless or innocent. Devoid of all natural pravity or sinfulness,
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unto which both Priest and People were obnoxious in the Levitical Law. 3 Ʋndefiled, unpolluted; not contaminated with any sin.
unto which both Priest and People were obnoxious in the Levitical Law. 3 Ʋndefiled, unpolluted; not contaminated with any since.
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He knew no sin, by his own commission, though he felt much for it by imputation. 4 Separated from sinners. He was obnoxious, as to no sin, He knew no since, by his own commission, though he felt much for it by imputation. 4 Separated from Sinners. He was obnoxious, as to no since,
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so to no guilt of sin in and of himself.
so to no guilt of since in and of himself.
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Separated he was from sinners, as the high Priest when he entred into the holy of holies, was from the common people, which causes him to challenge the Jews, Which of you convinceth me of sin?
Separated he was from Sinners, as the high Priest when he entered into the holy of holies, was from the Common people, which Causes him to challenge the jews, Which of you Convinces me of since?
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2. He was the brightnesse of his Fathers glory, or that resplendent lustre or effulgency arising from the light of his Father.
2. He was the brightness of his Father's glory, or that resplendent lustre or Effulgency arising from the Light of his Father.
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He was not onely the reflection of the Father, as of the Sun in the Rainbow in a watery cloud;
He was not only the reflection of the Father, as of the Sun in the Rainbow in a watery cloud;
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or as the Sun in the water or glasse, at the rebound onely.
or as the Sun in the water or glass, At the rebound only.
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But as the Son is many times the reflection of the Father, being his own lively Picture and Image;
But as the Son is many times the reflection of the Father, being his own lively Picture and Image;
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as having all these glorious excellencies of wisdome, knowledge, purity, that are to be found in his Father.
as having all these glorious excellencies of Wisdom, knowledge, purity, that Are to be found in his Father.
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Hence it is that we are said [ feelingly ] to know the glory of God in the face of Christ.
Hence it is that we Are said [ feelingly ] to know the glory of God in the face of christ.
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Because in Christ we may see all those glorious excellencies that are to be found in the Father,
Because in christ we may see all those glorious excellencies that Are to be found in the Father,
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when as the veile that is upon our minds by nature, is done away.
when as the veil that is upon our minds by nature, is done away.
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Now if Jesus Christ were sinlesse, and the glittering refulgency of his Fathers glory, he must needs surpasse the Sun in beauty,
Now if jesus christ were sinless, and the glittering refulgency of his Father's glory, he must needs surpass the Sun in beauty,
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when it shineth in its fullest strength.
when it shines in its Fullest strength.
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2 In regard of the seat and influences of it, God hath placed a Tabernacle for the Sun in the heavens: There it keepeth it's residence.
2 In regard of the seat and influences of it, God hath placed a Tabernacle for the Sun in the heavens: There it Keepeth it's residence.
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And hence Astronomers (clapping him into circles) allot unto him various Orbs; As the Eccentrique wherein the body of it remains;
And hence Astronomers (clapping him into Circles) allot unto him various Orbs; As the Eccentric wherein the body of it remains;
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and a couple of orbs, the one to carry the part that is remoter from the earth,
and a couple of orbs, the one to carry the part that is Remoter from the earth,
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and another to carry the lowest part of it. And a late Astronomer hath found out one more, Eccentrum Eccentri; but all in heaven.
and Another to carry the lowest part of it. And a late Astronomer hath found out one more, Eccentrum Eccentri; but all in heaven.
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Jesus Christ we know, not only as God, but as man, is now in heaven;
jesus christ we know, not only as God, but as man, is now in heaven;
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and the Heavens must containe his bodily presence till times of the restitution of all things:
and the Heavens must contain his bodily presence till times of the restitution of all things:
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And that he is set down in his Fathers Throne, on the highest Seat of all glory and excellency. And that he is Set down in his Father's Throne, on the highest Seat of all glory and excellency.
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By however, the Sun's residence be in heaven, yet his light and influences are here below on earth. By however, the Sun's residence be in heaven, yet his Light and influences Are Here below on earth.
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And he may be said to dwell among us in regard of his rayes and beams:
And he may be said to dwell among us in regard of his rays and beams:
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Jesus Christ, we know dwelleth in the highest Heavens, but by his rayes and beams of grace, he dwels with them that are of a contrite heart, to revive the spirit of the humble, and the heart of the contrite ones.
jesus christ, we know dwells in the highest Heavens, but by his rays and beams of grace, he dwells with them that Are of a contrite heart, to revive the Spirit of the humble, and the heart of the contrite ones.
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By them he walketh in the midst of the golden candlesticks;
By them he walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks;
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and as the Sun doth daily visit the earth with his influences, so doth Jesus Christ, the day spring from on high, visit his Saints with the imbreathings and revivings of his graces and comforts.
and as the Sun does daily visit the earth with his influences, so does jesus christ, the day spring from on high, visit his Saints with the imbreathings and revivings of his graces and comforts.
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3 In regard of his magnitude and greatnesse:
3 In regard of his magnitude and greatness:
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The Sun, of all the Planets, is deservedly looked upon as the greatest, both in bulk and vertue.
The Sun, of all the Planets, is deservedly looked upon as the greatest, both in bulk and virtue.
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The greatnesse of it Astronomers did heretofore gather especially by eclipses:
The greatness of it Astronomers did heretofore gather especially by Eclipses:
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And they make it out by demonstrations, that it is 166 times bigger then the earth:
And they make it out by demonstrations, that it is 166 times bigger then the earth:
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How much greater then is the Creatour of the Sun, then that firmamentary sun it selfe.
How much greater then is the Creator of the Sun, then that firmamentary sun it self.
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We know, that by the Word (i. e.
We know, that by the Word (i. e.
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Jesus Christ) all things, (even the Sun it selfe) were made. We finde the Prophet crying out, Who may declare his generation!
jesus christ) all things, (even the Sun it self) were made. We find the Prophet crying out, Who may declare his generation!
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And I may say, Who can declare his greatnesse!
And I may say, Who can declare his greatness!
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no creature (I am sure) is able to demonstrate it, because there is no end of his greatnesse, it is unsearchable.
no creature (I am sure) is able to demonstrate it, Because there is no end of his greatness, it is unsearchable.
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The heavens do contain the firmamentary sun, but the Heaven of heavens cannot contain this mysticall Sun in regard of his Deity. 4. His Forme and Oneness.
The heavens do contain the firmamentary sun, but the Heaven of heavens cannot contain this mystical Sun in regard of his Deity. 4. His Form and Oneness.
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1 The form of the Sun is of an orbicular round figure, a clear embleme of eternity;
1 The from of the Sun is of an orbicular round figure, a clear emblem of eternity;
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for in a circle there is neither beginning nor ending.
for in a circle there is neither beginning nor ending.
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We read of Melchisedek, that he was without beginning of dayes, or end of life, viz. as recorded in the history of Moses: And in that he was a lively type of Jesus Christ, who as God, is the first and the last, God blessed for ever. 2. For Oneness.
We read of Melchisedek, that he was without beginning of days, or end of life, viz. as recorded in the history of Moses: And in that he was a lively type of jesus christ, who as God, is the First and the last, God blessed for ever. 2. For Oneness.
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We know that there are many stars, but one Sun that gives light to the world.
We know that there Are many Stars, but one Sun that gives Light to the world.
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There are many Saints that receive of Christs light continually, as the stars from the body of the Sun. In Arabia there is (as they say) to be found but one Phoenix; And in the body certainly there is but one heart:
There Are many Saints that receive of Christ Light continually, as the Stars from the body of the Sun. In Arabia there is (as they say) to be found but one Phoenix; And in the body Certainly there is but one heart:
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In the firmament but one Sun, and in the Church but one Mediatour between God and man, the man Christ Jesus. 5. In regard of motion.
In the firmament but one Sun, and in the Church but one Mediator between God and man, the man christ jesus. 5. In regard of motion.
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The Sun, we know, is very quick; and that in twenty four hours it doth encircle the whole world.
The Sun, we know, is very quick; and that in twenty four hours it does encircle the Whole world.
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David representeth him to run, like a giant, the race that is set before him: that is, David Representeth him to run, like a giant, the raze that is Set before him: that is,
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1 Very swiftly, infinitely faster then a man of the largest sieze, or the longest breath.
1 Very swiftly, infinitely faster then a man of the Largest seize, or the longest breath.
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David's illustration, though some way expressive, doth fall short of the Sun in the quickness of its motion.David's illustration, though Some Way expressive, does fallen short of the Sun in the quickness of its motion.
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A bird upon the wing, an arrow shot out of the bow, cannot possibly reach the sun upon point of speed.
A bird upon the wing, an arrow shot out of the bow, cannot possibly reach the sun upon point of speed.
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How many thousand miles doth he run within an hour? It was a curious observation of that Cardinall,
How many thousand miles does he run within an hour? It was a curious observation of that Cardinal,
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when hee had the full prospect of the body of the Sun, ready to go down, to try a conclusion of the quicknesse of the motion of it, took the Psalmes into hand:
when he had the full prospect of the body of the Sun, ready to go down, to try a conclusion of the quickness of the motion of it, took the Psalms into hand:
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Before (saith he) that I had twice read the 51 Psalm, the whole sun was set.
Before (Says he) that I had twice read the 51 Psalm, the Whole sun was Set.
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Whereby he doth conclude, that the sun runs in the eighth part of an hour 7000 miles:
Whereby he does conclude, that the sun runs in the eighth part of an hour 7000 miles:
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Though the Cardinals compute (as well as his doctrine in matters Polemicall, or of controversie) doth very much fall short of truth;
Though the Cardinals compute (as well as his Doctrine in matters Polemical, or of controversy) does very much fallen short of truth;
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yet his experiment in this, gives some proof of the quicknesse of the sun's motion: For the quicknesse of Christs motion;
yet his experiment in this, gives Some proof of the quickness of the sun's motion: For the quickness of Christ motion;
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how quickly did he come from heaven to earth, when he did assume our nature,
how quickly did he come from heaven to earth, when he did assume our nature,
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and vailed himselfe under our humanity? How quickly comes hee to the reliefe of his Church in distresse? And is he not as quick as the lightning upon point of motion,
and veiled himself under our humanity? How quickly comes he to the relief of his Church in distress? And is he not as quick as the lightning upon point of motion,
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when he comes to enlighten the world with his truth? 2 Indefatigably, unweariedly:
when he comes to enlighten the world with his truth? 2 Indefatigably, unweariedly:
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How constant was Jesus Christ in doing the will of his Father, and to finish the work, that he sent him about:
How constant was jesus christ in doing the will of his Father, and to finish the work, that he sent him about:
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How doth he professe, that it was his meat to do it.
How does he profess, that it was his meat to do it.
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Never was there any hungry man labouring so constantly for, or delighting in his appointed food,
Never was there any hungry man labouring so constantly for, or delighting in his appointed food,
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as Jesus Christ did constantly in doing the will of his Father. 6. It's obedience to the Command of God.
as jesus christ did constantly in doing the will of his Father. 6. It's Obedience to the Command of God.
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There is an obedientiall power, whereby the firmamentary Sun standeth at Gods appointment; that made it to stand still in Joshuah's time:
There is an obediential power, whereby the firmamentary Sun Stands At God's appointment; that made it to stand still in Joshuah's time:
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and to run back upon the diall of Ahaz, for a signe to Hezekiah. And how was it with Jesus Christ? what an obedientiall yeilding was there of himselfe to the will of his Father? He declares unto all, that he came upon this errand, that he might fulfill his Fathers will,
and to run back upon the dial of Ahaz, for a Signen to Hezekiah. And how was it with jesus christ? what an obediential yielding was there of himself to the will of his Father? He declares unto all, that he Come upon this errand, that he might fulfil his Father's will,
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and finish the work that he had sent him to do; and that he did do all things that pleased him alwayes:
and finish the work that he had sent him to do; and that he did doe all things that pleased him always:
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When he findeth it in the volume of the book to be written of him, that he should do his will, How doth his heart eccho? Lo, I come, I delight to do thy will, O my God;
When he finds it in the volume of the book to be written of him, that he should do his will, How does his heart echo? Lo, I come, I delight to do thy will, Oh my God;
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yea, thy Law is within my heart. yea, thy Law is within my heart.
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And when he was to compleat the great work of our Redemption by his agony, his bloody sweat, and finall passion;
And when he was to complete the great work of our Redemption by his agony, his bloody sweat, and final passion;
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How doth he discover a will melted into the will of his Father, when resigningly he gives up himselfe in the midst of all that soul-anguish that was upon him, which extorted, Father, if it bee possible, let this cup passe from me.
How does he discover a will melted into the will of his Father, when resigningly he gives up himself in the midst of all that soul-anguish that was upon him, which extorted, Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me.
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Yet mark how willingly he doth surrender up himself to his Father; Yet not my will, but thine by done.
Yet mark how willingly he does surrender up himself to his Father; Yet not my will, but thine by done.
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So that in these six respects the firmamentary Sun is a lively embleme of that super-celestiall Sun Jesus Christ.
So that in these six respects the firmamentary Sun is a lively emblem of that supercelestial Sun jesus christ.
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viz. both in regard of 1 Beauty and excellency. 2 Seat and influences. 3 Magnitude or greatness. 4 Form,viz. both in regard of 1 Beauty and excellency. 2 Seat and influences. 3 Magnitude or greatness. 4 From,
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and one-nesse. 5 Motion, and 6 Obedience. No wonder therefore that this name is accommodated to him in Scripture.
and oneness. 5 Motion, and 6 obedience. No wonder Therefore that this name is accommodated to him in Scripture.
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And yet to make it out a little fuller:
And yet to make it out a little fuller:
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Do but consider with me the next thing that we are to speak to for the clearing of the first point, viz.
Do but Consider with me the next thing that we Are to speak to for the clearing of the First point, viz.
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2 That Christ is the same to believers, as the Sun is to the world.
2 That christ is the same to believers, as the Sun is to the world.
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Thence it is that he is held forth to us by this notion in this place, and the places fore-cited;
Thence it is that he is held forth to us by this notion in this place, and the places forecited;
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that I will not trouble you with the repetition of:
that I will not trouble you with the repetition of:
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Onely for the demonstration of it, consider with me, what benefit the world, receiveth by the Sun, the like shall we find believers to receive from Christ.
Only for the demonstration of it, Consider with me, what benefit the world, receives by the Sun, the like shall we find believers to receive from christ.
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Now among other things that the world receiveth from the firmamentary sun, I shall insist on these six:
Now among other things that the world receives from the firmamentary sun, I shall insist on these six:
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viz. 1 Light. 2 Life. 3 Heat. 4 Fruitfulnesse. 5 Comfort. 6 Purity.viz. 1 Light. 2 Life. 3 Heat. 4 Fruitfulness. 5 Comfort. 6 Purity.
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All which Saints receive from Jesus Christ, and therefore to every individuall, the promise may be repeated;
All which Saints receive from jesus christ, and Therefore to every Individu, the promise may be repeated;
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Thy Sun shall no-more go down. 1. The firmamentary Sun is very operative to produce light, and dispell darknesse.Thy Sun shall No more go down. 1. The firmamentary Sun is very operative to produce Light, and dispel darkness.
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It is seated as it were in the center, navell, or heart of heaven, that it might impart its light to the stars that are above and below it,
It is seated as it were in the centre, navel, or heart of heaven, that it might impart its Light to the Stars that Are above and below it,
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yea, and unto all the earth besides.
yea, and unto all the earth beside.
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How quickly doth it in his approaches near unto our Horizon, much more at his coming up into it, drive out darknesse out of the air;
How quickly does it in his Approaches near unto our Horizon, much more At his coming up into it, drive out darkness out of the air;
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and ferret it out of our houses; It is the Steward of light.
and ferret it out of our houses; It is the Steward of Light.
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Now as aëriall light flowes from the sun, so all spirituall light flowes from Jesus Christ. It is he that filleth
Now as aerial Light flows from the sun, so all spiritual Light flows from jesus christ. It is he that fills
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1 Gospel Ordinances with light, and maketh his word to be an enlightning word to the [ mentall ] eyes of his people.
1 Gospel Ordinances with Light, and makes his word to be an enlightening word to the [ mental ] eyes of his people.
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2 He it is that filleth the souls of his elect with light, not onely with the light of naturall reason, wherewithall He fils all that come into this world:
2 He it is that fills the Souls of his elect with Light, not only with the Light of natural reason, wherewithal He fills all that come into this world:
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But with the light of grace;
But with the Light of grace;
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He that did command light to shine out of darknesse, 'Tis he that shineth into our souls:
He that did command Light to shine out of darkness, It's he that shines into our Souls:
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He sets up a light there, viz. the light of saving knowledge, and justifying faith; yea, and the light of life too in the beginnings or it.
He sets up a Light there, viz. the Light of Saving knowledge, and justifying faith; yea, and the Light of life too in the beginnings or it.
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The Sun naturall is as the Father of light naturall, and the Sun spirituall of light spirituall. Wherefore he saith, A wake thou that sleepest,
The Sun natural is as the Father of Light natural, and the Sun spiritual of Light spiritual. Wherefore he Says, A wake thou that Sleepest,
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and stand up from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. and stand up from the dead, and christ shall give thee Light.
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A passage cited out of this Chapter of Isaiah; The Lord shall rise upon thee, and his glory shal be seen upon thee. A passage cited out of this Chapter of Isaiah; The Lord shall rise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
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The Apostle changeth only the title Jehovah into Christ.
The Apostle changes only the title Jehovah into christ.
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2 It produceth heat. Hence the Psalmist tels us, that there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
2 It Produceth heat. Hence the Psalmist tells us, that there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
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It is the heat of the sun that warms the seeds, and roots of flowers,
It is the heat of the sun that warms the seeds, and roots of flowers,
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and many herbs in spring, that are in the womb of the earth, and draweth them out by his shinings:
and many herbs in spring, that Are in the womb of the earth, and draws them out by his shinings:
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It's his heat that doth produce Minerals within, as well as vegetables upon the surface of the earth:
It's his heat that does produce Minerals within, as well as vegetables upon the surface of the earth:
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Now what the Sun is in the Kingdom of nature, that is Christ in the Kingdome of grace:
Now what the Sun is in the Kingdom of nature, that is christ in the Kingdom of grace:
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It is he that by his word warmes the hearts within, of his people. 1 Sometimes making them to yeild:
It is he that by his word warms the hearts within, of his people. 1 Sometime making them to yield:
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As the hard Adamant by soking of it in the warm blood of a Goat; which (as some say) is rendred thereby apt to be worked upon;
As the hard Adamant by soaking of it in the warm blood of a Goat; which (as Some say) is rendered thereby apt to be worked upon;
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so the hard heart of a sinner steeped in the warme blood of Christ, fals presently relenting that it may be wrought upon.
so the hard heart of a sinner steeped in the warm blood of christ, falls presently relenting that it may be wrought upon.
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2 Sometimes to melt as wax before the fire:
2 Sometime to melt as wax before the fire:
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As David found by experience, My heart is like wax, it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
As David found by experience, My heart is like wax, it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
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It is this that turneth an heart of stone into an heart of flesh:
It is this that turns an heart of stone into an heart of Flesh:
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according to that covenantpromise, I will take from them an heart of stone, and I will give unto them an heart of flesh:
according to that covenantpromise, I will take from them an heart of stone, and I will give unto them an heart of Flesh:
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A melting heart by reason of fear, is a great judgement, as we see in the Canaanites, and Egyptians. But to have an heart melted by reason of sin, seen through the glasse of the Gospel,
A melting heart by reason of Fear, is a great judgement, as we see in the Canaanites, and egyptians. But to have an heart melted by reason of since, seen through the glass of the Gospel,
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and the piercings of Jesus Christ, is a transcendent mercy;
and the piercings of jesus christ, is a transcendent mercy;
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As we see in Josiah: Of whom we read, that his heart was tender, and therfore penitentially he humbleth himself before the Lord.
As we see in Josiah: Of whom we read, that his heart was tender, and Therefore penitentially he Humbleth himself before the Lord.
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It is the heat under the Limbeck, that maketh the water drop out of the head of the Limbeck: and it is the inward heat which we find from Jesus Christ, that makes many times tears trickle down our eyes, because men keep not God's laws.
It is the heat under the Limbeck, that makes the water drop out of the head of the Limbeck: and it is the inward heat which we find from jesus christ, that makes many times tears trickle down our eyes, Because men keep not God's laws.
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It was this that made David wash his bed, and water his couch with tears. 3 Sometimes it inflames them, and setteth their hearts a burning within them;
It was this that made David wash his Bed, and water his couch with tears. 3 Sometime it inflames them, and sets their hearts a burning within them;
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That warmth that Christ put into his word did so far transcendently warm Jeremiah's heart, that he professeth, his word was in my heart,
That warmth that christ put into his word did so Far transcendently warm Jeremiah's heart, that he Professes, his word was in my heart,
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as a burning fire shut up in my bones; and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. Fire will out. as a burning fire shut up in my bones; and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. Fire will out.
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It was that which made the hearts of those Disciples so hot within them, that they brake out;
It was that which made the hearts of those Disciples so hight within them, that they brake out;
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Did not our hearts burn within us, while he spake unto us by the way, Did not our hearts burn within us, while he spoke unto us by the Way,
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and opened unto us the Scriptures? It is Christ that filleth us so with the fire of love, that all the waters of affliction cannot quench it.and opened unto us the Scriptures? It is christ that fills us so with the fire of love, that all the waters of affliction cannot quench it.
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3 Sometimes it causeth life. How doth it draw out that plasticall or formative power, which is to be found in seeds, making them to sprout while they are under the clod,
3 Sometime it Causes life. How does it draw out that plastical or formative power, which is to be found in seeds, making them to sprout while they Are under the clod,
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and thereby enquickning them? How doth it, as it were, every Spring call back roots and trees, out of their swoone or seeming deadnesse, in which they lay all Winter long? The Sun by his beams carrieth down life unto them;
and thereby enquickning them? How does it, as it were, every Spring call back roots and trees, out of their swoon or seeming deadness, in which they lay all Winter long? The Sun by his beams Carrieth down life unto them;
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yea, to us also in some respect:
yea, to us also in Some respect:
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It is the sun that concurreth as an universall cause to the generation of man, and to his supporting in the estate of nature:
It is the sun that concurreth as an universal cause to the generation of man, and to his supporting in the estate of nature:
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Did not the Sun so qualifie the aire with it's beams, it would be utterly unfit to generate or maintaine the vitall spirits in us:
Did not the Sun so qualify the air with it's beams, it would be utterly unfit to generate or maintain the vital spirits in us:
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We owe indeed the life of nature, some way to the sun in nature:
We owe indeed the life of nature, Some Way to the sun in nature:
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But sure I am, we owe the life of grace totally unto Jesus Christ, this spirituall Sun;
But sure I am, we owe the life of grace totally unto jesus christ, this spiritual Sun;
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Jesus Christ is our life, as well as our light;
jesus christ is our life, as well as our Light;
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It is he that is a quickning Spirit. As no creature can possibly live without the benefit of the sun;
It is he that is a quickening Spirit. As no creature can possibly live without the benefit of the sun;
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so neither can any Christian live the life of grace without Jesus Christ.
so neither can any Christian live the life of grace without jesus christ.
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4 It makes the earth very fruitful, it is the sun that makes the trees to sprout,
4 It makes the earth very fruitful, it is the sun that makes the trees to sprout,
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and the grasse to spring, corne to grow, and (in a word) that crowneth the earth with fruitfulnesse.
and the grass to spring, corn to grow, and (in a word) that Crowneth the earth with fruitfulness.
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Our God gives fruitfull seasons in their season, filling our hearts with food and gladnesse; chiefly, though not onely by the Suns means;
Our God gives fruitful seasons in their season, filling our hearts with food and gladness; chiefly, though not only by the Suns means;
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whereby he doth renew the face of the earth, and bringeth precious things out of it.
whereby he does renew the face of the earth, and brings precious things out of it.
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And is there any thing that makes a Christian more fruitfull in the fruits of righteousnesse then Jesus Christ? Without Christ, it is certain, we can do nothing, till he worketh in us both the will and the deed of his own good pleasure.
And is there any thing that makes a Christian more fruitful in the fruits of righteousness then jesus christ? Without christ, it is certain, we can do nothing, till he works in us both the will and the deed of his own good pleasure.
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But when his blessing comes to our soules, the command of Christ is operative as in the creation,
But when his blessing comes to our Souls, the command of christ is operative as in the creation,
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when he said, Be fruitfull: And it is he that by commanding, maketh us to be fruitfull in every good work;
when he said, Be fruitful: And it is he that by commanding, makes us to be fruitful in every good work;
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and doth increase the fruits of righteousnesse in us: As all our wel-springs are in Christ, so all our fruitfulnesse is from him.
and does increase the fruits of righteousness in us: As all our wellsprings Are in christ, so all our fruitfulness is from him.
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5 It bringeth comfort: How doth the sight of the Sun in the open air cheer and revive the heart of a man newly drawn out of a dungeon;
5 It brings Comfort: How does the sighed of the Sun in the open air cheer and revive the heart of a man newly drawn out of a dungeon;
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or that hath been a long time confined to his bed of sickness? How pleasant then is it to behold the light of the Sun? Its light,
or that hath been a long time confined to his Bed of sickness? How pleasant then is it to behold the Light of the Sun? Its Light,
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and warmth, and all its influences are refreshing unto us.
and warmth, and all its influences Are refreshing unto us.
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It is not the promises, though never so cordiall, that can bring in comfort to our souls,
It is not the promises, though never so cordial, that can bring in Comfort to our Souls,
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unless they do receive a command from Jesus Christ for this end and purpose: It is he that comforteth them that are cast down.
unless they do receive a command from jesus christ for this end and purpose: It is he that comforts them that Are cast down.
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It is he that is the consolation of Israel: and he comes furnished with a commission from his Father,
It is he that is the consolation of Israel: and he comes furnished with a commission from his Father,
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and was anointed by the Spirit, to bind up the broken heart, to proclaim liberty to the captives, the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
and was anointed by the Spirit, to bind up the broken heart, to proclaim liberty to the captives, the opening of the prison to them that Are bound;
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to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and to comfort all that mourn. It is he that gives commission to his Ambassadors to go about comforting work;to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and to Comfort all that mourn. It is he that gives commission to his ambassadors to go about comforting work;
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Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, (saith the Lord;) speak ye to the heart of Jerusalem, Comfort you, Comfort you my people, (Says the Lord;) speak you to the heart of Jerusalem,
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and preach, saying, Her warfare is accomplished, and her iniquities are pardoned, &c. We may say of all other comforters, (if this Sun be absent) as Job of his friends, Miserable comforters are ye all. and preach, saying, Her warfare is accomplished, and her iniquities Are pardoned, etc. We may say of all other Comforters, (if this Sun be absent) as Job of his Friends, Miserable Comforters Are you all.
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But if Christ be present, and all worldly comforts be absent, we may then say as Jacob, I have enough; I have all.
But if christ be present, and all worldly comforts be absent, we may then say as Jacob, I have enough; I have all.
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He is able to make our hearts to be brimfull and run over, by the comforting influence of his own Spirit, as he did the heart of that Martyr, being full of comfort upon the sight of the stake.
He is able to make our hearts to be brimful and run over, by the comforting influence of his own Spirit, as he did the heart of that Martyr, being full of Comfort upon the sighed of the stake.
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He is come (Augustine) he is come, he is come. 6 It bringeth purity and healing.He is come (Augustine) he is come, he is come. 6 It brings purity and healing.
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We see by ordinary experience, how the Sun will as it were purge and heal the aire, that was infected with pestilentiall breathings;
We see by ordinary experience, how the Sun will as it were purge and heal the air, that was infected with pestilential breathings;
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and how it clarifieth it, that was overrun with fogs and mists (things that are unwholsom to the body of man.) And is there any thing that will so purge the heart,
and how it clarifieth it, that was overrun with fogs and mists (things that Are unwholesome to the body of man.) And is there any thing that will so purge the heart,
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as Jesus Christ will? When he is as Refiners fire, and Fullers Sope;
as jesus christ will? When he is as Refiners fire, and Fullers Soap;
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when he sitteth to purifie the hearts of the house of Levi, whom he doth intend to make spirituall Priests unto his Father.
when he Sitteth to purify the hearts of the house of Levi, whom he does intend to make spiritual Priests unto his Father.
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How doth he cry to his Spirit, as Hezekiah in another case, have out the filthinesse out of the holy place.
How does he cry to his Spirit, as Hezekiah in Another case, have out the filthiness out of the holy place.
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When once he begins to sprinkle clean Covenant-water upon us, from all our filthinesse he will cleanse us.
When once he begins to sprinkle clean Covenant-water upon us, from all our filthiness he will cleanse us.
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It is he that is able to purge away all our drosse, and take away all our tin, It is he that is able to purge away all our dross, and take away all our tin,
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and to purifie us to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. When this Sun of righteousnesse doth arise, he doth arise with healing in his wings. and to purify us to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. When this Sun of righteousness does arise, he does arise with healing in his wings.
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Whereby he regenerateth us, and reneweth us after the Image of God, and beginneth here the cure of our corruptions,
Whereby he regenerateth us, and Reneweth us After the Image of God, and begins Here the cure of our corruptions,
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though the perfecting of the cure be reserved for heaven.
though the perfecting of the cure be reserved for heaven.
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Thus we see, the mysticall Sun, Jesus Christ, to be the same to beleevers, as the Sun in the firmament to the world, upon point of benefit;
Thus we see, the mystical Sun, jesus christ, to be the same to believers, as the Sun in the firmament to the world, upon point of benefit;
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giving to them, 1 Light. 2 Heat. 3 Life. 4 Fruitfulnesse. 5 Comfort. 6 Healing.
giving to them, 1 Light. 2 Heat. 3 Life. 4 Fruitfulness. 5 Comfort. 6 Healing.
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But how may I know whether I have a right of propriety in this Sun or not;
But how may I know whither I have a right of propriety in this Sun or not;
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that so I may be able to judge, whether this cordiall passage doth belong unto me or not? Thy Sun shall no more go down.
that so I may be able to judge, whither this cordial passage does belong unto me or not? Thy Sun shall no more go down.
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For answer hereof, I shall onely offer to your considerations, some hints from these six properties, whereby you may be able to judge of your interest in this Sun. And let conscience briefly answer to these interrogations: viz. Hath Christ,
For answer hereof, I shall only offer to your considerations, Some hints from these six properties, whereby you may be able to judge of your Interest in this Sun. And let conscience briefly answer to these interrogations: viz. Hath christ,
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1 Come in with enlightening influence to my soul? There was a time, when I sate in the region of the valley of the shadow of death,
1 Come in with enlightening influence to my soul? There was a time, when I sat in the region of the valley of the shadow of death,
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when I was in another Egypt for darknesse;
when I was in Another Egypt for darkness;
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but light is now risen unto me, and I am removed into another Goshen; He hath brought me out of the kingdome of darknesse,
but Light is now risen unto me, and I am removed into Another Goshen; He hath brought me out of the Kingdom of darkness,
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and translated me into the kingdome of his dear Son. He hath communicated of those treasures of wisdome and knowledge unto me; and translated me into the Kingdom of his dear Son. He hath communicated of those treasures of Wisdom and knowledge unto me;
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whereby though he have not made me politickly, craftily, cunningly, worldly wise, in the things of this life, to over-reach or circumvent others, whereby though he have not made me politicly, craftily, cunningly, worldly wise, in the things of this life, to overreach or circumvent Others,
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or to enrich my self by indirect ways; yet he hath made me savingly wise, or wise unto salvation.
or to enrich my self by indirect ways; yet he hath made me savingly wise, or wise unto salvation.
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He hath discovered himself in the face of Jesus Christ unto me.
He hath discovered himself in the face of jesus christ unto me.
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Yea, he hath shewen me my self in the glasse of his Word, how miserable I was by nature;
Yea, he hath shown me my self in the glass of his Word, how miserable I was by nature;
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how happy by my interest in Jesus Christ.
how happy by my Interest in jesus christ.
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And all this light filleth me with love to Jesus Christ, and maketh me more humble in mine own eyes,
And all this Light fills me with love to jesus christ, and makes me more humble in mine own eyes,
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because the little that I know, is not the thousand part of what I know not.
Because the little that I know, is not the thousand part of what I know not.
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He hath made me, with Mary, thus wise, as to choose the better part, that one thing necessary;
He hath made me, with Marry, thus wise, as to choose the better part, that one thing necessary;
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and with Moses, deliberately to choose to suffer afflictions with the people of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
and with Moses, deliberately to choose to suffer afflictions with the people of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season.
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And with David, to take his word to be a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths.
And with David, to take his word to be a lamp to my feet, and a Light to my paths.
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I can now say experimentally, Whereas I was born blinde, now I see.
I can now say experimentally, Whereas I was born blind, now I see.
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2 Warmed my heart with divinest love, which like the fire of the Sanctuary, is alwaies burning within me, breaking forth in flames of piety towards God in Christ,
2 Warmed my heart with Divinest love, which like the fire of the Sanctuary, is always burning within me, breaking forth in flames of piety towards God in christ,
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and of humanity, courtesie, kindnesse towards men, especially toward Saints? Do I finde it to be as the fire in the bush, that consumed it not,
and of humanity, courtesy, kindness towards men, especially towards Saints? Do I find it to be as the fire in the bush, that consumed it not,
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though it continued burning? Yea, that all the waters of affliction or persecution cannotslack, much lesse extinguish my love unto Jesus Christ? He hath so shed abroad his love in my soul, that makes me willing to do and dye for Christ. though it continued burning? Yea, that all the waters of affliction or persecution cannotslack, much less extinguish my love unto jesus christ? He hath so shed abroad his love in my soul, that makes me willing to do and die for christ.
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Now how your pulses beat this way as Christians, let conscience judg And for you (Right Hon.) that are intrusted with the government of this great city, there is expected from you, not onely warmth of love,
Now how your pulses beatrice this Way as Christians, let conscience judge And for you (Right Hon.) that Are Entrusted with the government of this great City, there is expected from you, not only warmth of love,
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but a peculiar fire of zeal to promote the glory of God, as you see in David, The zeal of thy house hath eaten me up.
but a peculiar fire of zeal to promote the glory of God, as you see in David, The zeal of thy house hath eaten me up.
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When observing the Ordinances to be contemned, the Name of God blasphemed, Sabbaths profaned, Religion trampled under feet;
When observing the Ordinances to be contemned, the Name of God blasphemed, Sabbaths profaned, Religion trampled under feet;
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zeale then inforceth him, yea even consumeth him, for the promoting of the glory of God.
zeal then enforceth him, yea even consumeth him, for the promoting of the glory of God.
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You that are the Magistrates in this renowned City, consult your own consciences in this particular.
You that Are the Magistrates in this renowned city, consult your own Consciences in this particular.
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3 Come in with life? 'Twas my condition when I was in my naturall estate,
3 Come in with life? 'Twas my condition when I was in my natural estate,
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as it was with Lazarus some way, when buried.
as it was with Lazarus Some Way, when buried.
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I did once lie in the grave of my sins, as he in the grave of the earth.
I did once lie in the grave of my Sins, as he in the grave of the earth.
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Hath Christ enlivened and enquickned me to newnesse of life? Can I say truly as Paul, I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me;
Hath christ enlivened and enquickned me to newness of life? Can I say truly as Paul, I live, yet not I, but christ lives in me;
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and the life that I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God, that hath given himself for me? Doth this life from Christ make me lively in all duties for Christ;and the life that I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God, that hath given himself for me? Does this life from christ make me lively in all duties for christ;
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that so I may serve God in my generation, either in a way of Magistracy, Ministry,
that so I may serve God in my generation, either in a Way of Magistracy, Ministry,
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or in a private orbe or station?
or in a private orb or station?
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4 Made me any way fruitfull? Doth the spring of grace come as fast forward in my soul,
4 Made me any Way fruitful? Does the spring of grace come as fast forward in my soul,
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as the spring of nature now on the earth? doth he make me fruitfull, as a good 1 Magistrate:
as the spring of nature now on the earth? does he make me fruitful, as a good 1 Magistrate:
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to bring forth the fruits of the feare of my God, of truth, righteousnesse, of courage and judgement; to bring forth the fruits of the Fear of my God, of truth, righteousness, of courage and judgement;
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causing me to hate covetuousnesse, and reject bribes, which do blinde the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous? Hath he begot in me desires to see the sanctifying of the Lords sabbath; to countenance Religion; causing me to hate Covetousness, and reject Bribes, which do blind the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous? Hath he begotten in me Desires to see the sanctifying of the lords Sabbath; to countenance Religion;
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and to be a terrour to them that do evil, and an encourager of them that do wel? 2 Minister.
and to be a terror to them that do evil, and an encourager of them that do well? 2 Minister.
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Hath he begot in me unfeigned desires to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and faithfully to feed the flock, over which the Lord hath set me;
Hath he begotten in me unfeigned Desires to propagate the Gospel of jesus christ, and faithfully to feed the flock, over which the Lord hath Set me;
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rightly dividing the word unto them, without respect of persons;
rightly dividing the word unto them, without respect of Persons;
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and that by my life and conversation, I may be a pattern to the flock, in Faith, Doctrine, and Purity;
and that by my life and Conversation, I may be a pattern to the flock, in Faith, Doctrine, and Purity;
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lest otherwise I should prove like one of the Carpenters that built Noah 's Ark, who building it for anothers safety, were themselves drowned? 3 Private Christian.
lest otherwise I should prove like one of the Carpenters that built Noah is Ark, who building it for another's safety, were themselves drowned? 3 Private Christian.
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Labouring as a Father to traine up my children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; Labouring as a Father to train up my children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord;
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As a Husband, to dwell with my yoke-fellow as a man of knowledge;
As a Husband, to dwell with my yokefellow as a man of knowledge;
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and as a Master, to do that which is equall and just for my servants, having care for their souls, whose bodies labour daily for me.
and as a Master, to do that which is equal and just for my Servants, having care for their Souls, whose bodies labour daily for me.
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And above all, watching over mine own wayes, and walking with my God continually, bringing forth all those Gospel fruits, even the fruits of the Spirit, as love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meeknesse, temperance, against which there is no law, viz. to condemn them.
And above all, watching over mine own ways, and walking with my God continually, bringing forth all those Gospel fruits, even the fruits of the Spirit, as love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against which there is no law, viz. to condemn them.
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5 Brought in solid Gospel-comforts and reviving influences to my soul? when my spirit hath been overwhelmed,
5 Brought in solid Gospel-comforts and reviving influences to my soul? when my Spirit hath been overwhelmed,
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then the comforts of my God have rejoyced my heart.
then the comforts of my God have rejoiced my heart.
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Have we found, that as our sufferings have abounded for Christ, so our consolation also hath abounded by Christ? Have we found, the hotter the day, the greater the dew at night;
Have we found, that as our sufferings have abounded for christ, so our consolation also hath abounded by christ? Have we found, the hotter the day, the greater the due At night;
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the hotter the time of trouble, the greater the dews of refreshing from our God? Ask what experience this way, and let conscience give answer.
the hotter the time of trouble, the greater the dews of refreshing from our God? Ask what experience this Way, and let conscience give answer.
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6 Hath Christ arisen with healing in his wings to thy soul or no;
6 Hath christ arisen with healing in his wings to thy soul or no;
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healing thee of thy pride, passions, infidelity, impenitency, worldlinesse, hardnesse of heart, prejudice? In a word, hath he given a deaths-wound to all thy corruptions? and doth he begin to purifie and cleanse thy heart by faith every day more and more? If conscience, rightly principled, can but assure thee, that thou hast received Gospe-light, heat, life, comfort, healing, and art rendered Gospelly fruitfull in all the fruits of renewed obedience;
healing thee of thy pride, passion, infidelity, impenitency, worldliness, hardness of heart, prejudice? In a word, hath he given a Death's wound to all thy corruptions? and does he begin to purify and cleanse thy heart by faith every day more and more? If conscience, rightly principled, can but assure thee, that thou hast received Gospe-light, heat, life, Comfort, healing, and art rendered Gospelly fruitful in all the fruits of renewed Obedience;
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thou mayest assure thy self, that the truth of this promise will be made good unto thee, that thy Sun shall never go down any more.
thou Mayest assure thy self, that the truth of this promise will be made good unto thee, that thy Sun shall never go down any more.
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Which leadeth me now to the second Observation.
Which leads me now to the second Observation.
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Doct. 2. That however Jesus Christ, this true mysticall Sun, may sometimes be eclipsed from, yet he will never go down any more to his people.
Doct. 2. That however jesus christ, this true mystical Sun, may sometime be eclipsed from, yet he will never go down any more to his people.
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It cannot be denied, but that Jesus Christ, this Sun, may be eclipsed in respect of us.
It cannot be denied, but that jesus christ, this Sun, may be eclipsed in respect of us.
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Astronomers tell us, that eclipses do properly belong to the Moon, because that only totally may be deprived of light, viz. when it cometh into the shadow of the earth;
Astronomers tell us, that Eclipses do properly belong to the Moon, Because that only totally may be deprived of Light, viz. when it comes into the shadow of the earth;
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which yet never ascendeth so high as any other Planet, to eclipse it wholly.
which yet never Ascendeth so high as any other Planet, to eclipse it wholly.
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I shall yet make use of this non-scripturall term, in respect of the notion of it, for want of a better.
I shall yet make use of this non-scripturall term, in respect of the notion of it, for want of a better.
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Eclipses are nothing but the occultation, or hiding of any Star from our aspect;
Eclipses Are nothing but the occultation, or hiding of any Star from our aspect;
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caused either by interposition of the Moon between us and the Sun, as in Solar; and of the earth between the Sun and the Moon, in all Lunar Eclipses.
caused either by interposition of the Moon between us and the Sun, as in Solar; and of the earth between the Sun and the Moon, in all Lunar Eclipses.
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There may many things intervene between us and Jesus Christ, that may hinder his beams from flowing in upon us:
There may many things intervene between us and jesus christ, that may hinder his beams from flowing in upon us:
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Now Christ may seem to be offuscated, in respect, 1 Of himselfe, when his glory, power, Now christ may seem to be offuscated, in respect, 1 Of himself, when his glory, power,
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or truth are eclipsed. 2 Of us, when as our graces and comforts are beclouded.
or truth Are eclipsed. 2 Of us, when as our graces and comforts Are beclouded.
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1 In respect of himselfe, Christ may seeme to suffer an eclipse in reference to his own.
1 In respect of himself, christ may seem to suffer an eclipse in Referente to his own.
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1 Glory: thus, when he came abroad into the world at the first, He came to his own,
1 Glory: thus, when he Come abroad into the world At the First, He Come to his own,
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but his own received him not; and that mainely upon this account, because his glory was veiled and hidden from them:but his own received him not; and that mainly upon this account, Because his glory was veiled and hidden from them:
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They could see no beauty in him, why they should desire him. The Prophet giveth there the sense of the people: They could see no beauty in him, why they should desire him. The Prophet gives there the sense of the people:
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They looked upon him, as a poor, despised, meer man, and that had nothing of worth in him.
They looked upon him, as a poor, despised, mere man, and that had nothing of worth in him.
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Indeed, to believers, Christ is alwayes precious; they have an eye open to see his glory, and admire his excellency.
Indeed, to believers, christ is always precious; they have an eye open to see his glory, and admire his excellency.
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As a Painter may have an eye open to see the worth of a piece, that another may lightly esteem;
As a Painter may have an eye open to see the worth of a piece, that Another may lightly esteem;
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not because there is not excellency in it, but because an injudicious man in that art wanteth eyes for to discern it.
not Because there is not excellency in it, but Because an injudicious man in that art Wants eyes for to discern it.
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Jesus Christ is to believers altogether lovely, the standard-bearer among ten thousands. jesus christ is to believers altogether lovely, the Standard-bearer among ten thousands.
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Yet it must be confessed, the glory of Christ was mightily eclipsed, when his Deity was veiled under the frail fabrick of mans humanity.
Yet it must be confessed, the glory of christ was mightily eclipsed, when his Deity was veiled under the frail fabric of men humanity.
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2 Power; when he seemingly suffered, 1 Himselfe to be over-powred on earth; to be apprehended, buffeted, scourged, and crucified;
2 Power; when he seemingly suffered, 1 Himself to be overpowered on earth; to be apprehended, buffeted, scourged, and Crucified;
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to see him that was the Creatour of nature, to suffer death by his sinfull creatures; this was that which brought that disciples faith to a low ebbe;
to see him that was the Creator of nature, to suffer death by his sinful creatures; this was that which brought that Disciples faith to a low ebb;
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when he thus spake, We hoped that it had been he that should have redeemed Israel, viz. by his power.
when he thus spoke, We hoped that it had been he that should have redeemed Israel, viz. by his power.
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He looked for a temporall saviour from the Romane yoke.
He looked for a temporal Saviour from the Roman yoke.
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But seeing the Power of Christ to be eclipsed, he scarce knoweh what to say or hope for.
But seeing the Power of christ to be eclipsed, he scarce knoweh what to say or hope for.
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2 When Christ suffereth his own people to be as they were in Davids time.
2 When christ suffers his own people to be as they were in Davids time.
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1 Driven back, or routed in the day of their encounter with their enemies, being smitten with Panick fear,
1 Driven back, or routed in the day of their encounter with their enemies, being smitten with Panic Fear,
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and not able to stand under it. 2ly, Pillaged and plundered, given up to the will and lust of their enemies. 3ly, Scattered up and down among the heathen;
and not able to stand under it. 2ly, Pillaged and plundered, given up to the will and lust of their enemies. 3ly, Scattered up and down among the heathen;
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driven out of their own habitations:
driven out of their own habitations:
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made a reproaah to their neighbours, a proverb and a hissing to all that are about them: made a reproaah to their neighbours, a proverb and a hissing to all that Are about them:
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Yea 4ly, All the day long to be killed, and appointed as sheep for the slaughter.
Yea 4ly, All the day long to be killed, and appointed as sheep for the slaughter.
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When Saints are massacred, and persecutours no more troubled, then butchers at the killing of sheep:
When Saints Are massacred, and persecutors not more troubled, then butchers At the killing of sheep:
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Jesus Christ in all these seemeth to be under an Eclipse, in regard of his own power, at least in our apprehension;
jesus christ in all these seems to be under an Eclipse, in regard of his own power, At least in our apprehension;
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which maketh the Church to cry out, Awake, thou that sleepest, O Lord, arise, wherefore dost thou cast us off for ever? wherefore hidest thou thy face,
which makes the Church to cry out, Awake, thou that Sleepest, Oh Lord, arise, Wherefore dost thou cast us off for ever? Wherefore hidest thou thy face,
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and forgettest our affliction, and oppression? When we look upon the right hand, and there is none to save;
and forgettest our affliction, and oppression? When we look upon the right hand, and there is none to save;
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and on the left hand, and there is none to deliver, and refuge faileth from our souls. and on the left hand, and there is none to deliver, and refuge Faileth from our Souls.
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The power of Jesus Christ seemeth to be in the eclipse in respect of his people,
The power of jesus christ seems to be in the eclipse in respect of his people,
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when he rescueth not in tentations, and in outward troubles he doth not deliver them.
when he rescueth not in tentations, and in outward Troubles he does not deliver them.
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3 Truth: The truth of Christ may be much obnubilated, Thus Christ somtimes suffered the third part of the Sun to be smitten,
3 Truth: The truth of christ may be much obnubilated, Thus christ sometimes suffered the third part of the Sun to be smitten,
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and the third part of the Moon, and the third part of the Stars; so that a third part of them were darkened; and the third part of the Moon, and the third part of the Stars; so that a third part of them were darkened;
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because the sun of Gospel-truth shined not, but was hidden;
Because the sun of Gospel truth shined not, but was hidden;
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and the Moon representing the Church, and the stars representing the Ministers in it, were smitten,
and the Moon representing the Church, and the Stars representing the Ministers in it, were smitten,
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and lost much of their light. When Antichrist openeth the bottomlesse pit, and there ariseth a smoak out of the pit,
and lost much of their Light. When Antichrist Openeth the bottomless pit, and there arises a smoke out of the pit,
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like the smoak of a great furnace, it causeth an Eclipse of the Sun of truth, by reason of errours, superstitions, idols,like the smoke of a great furnace, it Causes an Eclipse of the Sun of truth, by reason of errors, superstitions, Idols,
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and thereby an inundation of sin:
and thereby an inundation of since:
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Truth was hereby obscured, yea, a totall eclipse by an inundation of errours, and by a generall apostacy;
Truth was hereby obscured, yea, a total eclipse by an inundation of errors, and by a general apostasy;
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As in that Apostolicall Church, When the Sun became black as sackcloth of hair:
As in that Apostolical Church, When the Sun became black as Sackcloth of hair:
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When men's inventions were mingled with the doctrine and merit of Jesus Christ, what a totall eclipse did the truth of Jesus Christ then meet withall?
When men's Inventions were mingled with the Doctrine and merit of jesus christ, what a total eclipse did the truth of jesus christ then meet withal?
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2 In regard of us; Christ may seemingly be eclipsed. 1 When his graces are partially beclouded in us;
2 In regard of us; christ may seemingly be eclipsed. 1 When his graces Are partially beclouded in us;
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as there is no star in the firmament, but is capable of an eclipse, so there is no grace in the soule but may be much darkned.
as there is no star in the firmament, but is capable of an eclipse, so there is no grace in the soul but may be much darkened.
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A mans knowledge and faith may not onely be in the wain, but in the eclipse;
A men knowledge and faith may not only be in the wain, but in the eclipse;
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so that though he have Christ in the promise, he shall not be able to discerne him:
so that though he have christ in the promise, he shall not be able to discern him:
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no more then those disciples going to Emaus; when their eyes were held that they should not see his person, i.e. know it. A strange detention!
no more then those Disciples going to Emaus; when their eyes were held that they should not see his person, i.e. know it. A strange detention!
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When it is with us, as it was with Mary, with her blubbered eyes; who mistaketh Christ for the Gardener.
When it is with us, as it was with Marry, with her blubbered eyes; who mistakes christ for the Gardener.
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Or as it was with Hagar, that had a fountain of water before her, yet could not see it till God was pleased to open her eyes.
Or as it was with Hagar, that had a fountain of water before her, yet could not see it till God was pleased to open her eyes.
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Christ may hide himselfe from our hearts, that knowledge or faith shall not be able to reach him.
christ may hide himself from our hearts, that knowledge or faith shall not be able to reach him.
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And as it is with knowledge and faith, so it is with hope too;
And as it is with knowledge and faith, so it is with hope too;
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as we see in those disciples fore-mentioned, going to Emaus, We hoped that it was he that should have redeemea Israel:
as we see in those Disciples forementioned, going to Emaus, We hoped that it was he that should have redeemea Israel:
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and as it was with the Church in Jeremiah's time, We have looked, (i.e. we hoped) for good,
and as it was with the Church in Jeremiah's time, We have looked, (i.e. we hoped) for good,
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but no good came, and for a time of healing, but behold trouble; and despondingly men are ready to say, The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. but no good Come, and for a time of healing, but behold trouble; and despondingly men Are ready to say, The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we Are not saved.
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Saints hopes may be ready, in regard of temporals, to give up the ghost, as it was sometimes with Paul, who professed that all hopes that we should be• saved were now taken away.
Saints hope's may be ready, in regard of temporals, to give up the ghost, as it was sometime with Paul, who professed that all hope's that we should be• saved were now taken away.
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And the like I might instance in all other graces. But I must hasten.
And the like I might instance in all other graces. But I must hasten.
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2 In regard of comforts, which may be totally eclipsed, When God doth either hide his face;
2 In regard of comforts, which may be totally eclipsed, When God does either hide his face;
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whereof Job doth bitterly complain, Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? thou writest bitter things against me,
whereof Job does bitterly complain, Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? thou Writer bitter things against me,
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and makest me possesse the iniquities of my youth. and Makest me possess the iniquities of my youth.
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This was that which drained so many tears from the Church in David's time, and from David with the Church;
This was that which drained so many tears from the Church in David's time, and from David with the Church;
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Wherefore hidest thou thy face, & c? And in Isaiah's time, Thou art a God that hidest thy selfe. Wherefore hidest thou thy face, & c? And in Isaiah's time, Thou art a God that hidest thy self.
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Bitter it was to Absalom to be deprived of the sight of the face of David, so that he would rather put himselfe upon the visible hazard of death,
Bitter it was to Absalom to be deprived of the sighed of the face of David, so that he would rather put himself upon the visible hazard of death,
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then to be any longer without it:
then to be any longer without it:
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But infinitely more bitter it is to a Saint to be deprived of the face and favour of God.
But infinitely more bitter it is to a Saint to be deprived of the face and favour of God.
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This draws out those mournful complaints, How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? for ever? But however this be true, that there may bee partial eclipses of many graces,
This draws out those mournful complaints, How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? for ever? But however this be true, that there may be partial Eclipses of many graces,
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and total eclipses of many comforts:
and total Eclipses of many comforts:
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Yet this Sun being once up in the Horizon of our souls, will never any more go down from us;
Yet this Sun being once up in the Horizon of our Souls, will never any more go down from us;
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What else is the meaning of those promises, that I shall only use to confirme this truth withall? This in the text is so plain, that whoever runs may read it, that once being risen in our hearts, he will never set any more unto us:
What Else is the meaning of those promises, that I shall only use to confirm this truth withal? This in the text is so plain, that whoever runs may read it, that once being risen in our hearts, he will never Set any more unto us:
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And he that will not take Gods word in one place, will take it in no place.
And he that will not take God's word in one place, will take it in no place.
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To which I might adde (if necessary) Behold, I am with you alwayes, to the end of the world.
To which I might add (if necessary) Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the world.
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A promise not only extensive to the Apostles, for speciall presence; or Ministers, the faithfull Dispensers of his word, their successors;
A promise not only extensive to the Apostles, for special presence; or Ministers, the faithful Dispensers of his word, their Successors;
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but to all of them that were to believe by their Ministry: And that promise, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee:
but to all of them that were to believe by their Ministry: And that promise, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee:
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A promise first past to Jacob, then to Joshuah; but yet for the people of Israels sake, which were a lively figure of Christians.
A promise First passed to Jacob, then to Joshua; but yet for the people of Israel's sake, which were a lively figure of Christians.
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And therefore by the Apostle it is extended to all believers: q. d. It cannot be that I should leave thee, or desert thee:
And Therefore by the Apostle it is extended to all believers: q. worser. It cannot be that I should leave thee, or desert thee:
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Well I may sometimes be beclouded and eclipsed from thee, yet I will never leave thee totally.
Well I may sometime be beclouded and eclipsed from thee, yet I will never leave thee totally.
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This is the basis of the Apostles confidence; He that hath begun a good work in you, will performe it.
This is the basis of the Apostles confidence; He that hath begun a good work in you, will perform it.
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When he layeth the foundations of the buildings of grace, he doth not desert his work,
When he Layeth the foundations of the buildings of grace, he does not desert his work,
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but he will stand by it, and carry it on, and that for ever.
but he will stand by it, and carry it on, and that for ever.
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Hence it is, that Christ, when he takes possession of the soul, he comes to abide in the soul: And abiding (we know) implieth continuance of residence.
Hence it is, that christ, when he Takes possession of the soul, he comes to abide in the soul: And abiding (we know) Implies Continuance of residence.
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He dwels here as in his house, habitation, or temple.
He dwells Here as in his house, habitation, or temple.
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'Twas a promise of his to abide in Mount Sion for ever; that was for that periodicall ever of Christ's coming in the flesh.
'Twas a promise of his to abide in Mount Sion for ever; that was for that Periodical ever of Christ's coming in the Flesh.
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But Christ promiseth absolutely to abide for ever with his people by his spirit.
But christ promises absolutely to abide for ever with his people by his Spirit.
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He will be alwayes with us by his word, whereby he hath made himselfe known in a covenant-way,
He will be always with us by his word, whereby he hath made himself known in a Covenant way,
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and by his spirit to regenerate and sanctifie us to eternall life, by his speciall presence and power, preserving and securing us in all the collisions, combustions, confusions that are in the world.
and by his Spirit to regenerate and sanctify us to Eternal life, by his special presence and power, preserving and securing us in all the collisions, combustions, confusions that Are in the world.
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God engaging himselfe, That as he hath borne us from the belly, and carried us from the womb;
God engaging himself, That as he hath born us from the belly, and carried us from the womb;
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so even to our old age, and hoary hairs, he will carry us. And he will guide us by his counsel, till he do receive us to glory. so even to our old age, and hoary hairs, he will carry us. And he will guide us by his counsel, till he do receive us to glory.
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As the hils stand about Jerusalem, so the Lord stands about his people from this time forth even for ever.
As the hills stand about Jerusalem, so the Lord Stands about his people from this time forth even for ever.
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Now we know that God is not as man that he should lie, and as the Son of man that he should repent.
Now we know that God is not as man that he should lie, and as the Son of man that he should Repent.
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Hath he said it, and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken it,
Hath he said it, and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken it,
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and shall he not bring it to passe? These and many other promises that lie scattered up and down throughout the Book of God, are far more unalterable then the Lawes of the Medes and Persians; upon which we may safely rest for our eternal security;and shall he not bring it to pass? These and many other promises that lie scattered up and down throughout the Book of God, Are Far more unalterable then the Laws of the Medes and Persians; upon which we may safely rest for our Eternal security;
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that Christ will not go down from us, in regard of his special presence. And for the presence of all his graces, that are absolutely necessary unto salvation;
that christ will not go down from us, in regard of his special presence. And for the presence of all his graces, that Are absolutely necessary unto salvation;
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However they may come into an eclipse, yet Christ will never finally take them from us;
However they may come into an eclipse, yet christ will never finally take them from us;
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because the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance.
Because the Gifts and the calling of God Are without Repentance.
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That gift of God, whereby he hath set us apart in his own counsell is unalterable and unchangeable; That gift of God, whereby he hath Set us apart in his own counsel is unalterable and unchangeable;
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as being bottomed upon his eternall grace, love and mercy.
as being bottomed upon his Eternal grace, love and mercy.
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Heaven and earth may change, but our God never changeth upon point of affection toward his people. Heaven and earth may change, but our God never changes upon point of affection towards his people.
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Besides, the purchase of Jesus Christ, whereby he hath bought us to be to himselfe a peculiar people, that stands still in force,
Beside, the purchase of jesus christ, whereby he hath bought us to be to himself a peculiar people, that Stands still in force,
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and shall never be made void, being founded upon that unalterable transaction with his Father in the behalfe of us.
and shall never be made void, being founded upon that unalterable transaction with his Father in the behalf of us.
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But I must wave the inlarging of all these. Now for the improvement of all: These points may be improved.
But I must wave the enlarging of all these. Now for the improvement of all: These points may be improved.
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1 By way of discovery: of which before, pag. 17.
1 By Way of discovery: of which before, page. 17.
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2 By way of comfort, to every one of you, to whom this sun hath arisen,
2 By Way of Comfort, to every one of you, to whom this sun hath arisen,
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and the day-star hath appeared in your hearts.
and the daystar hath appeared in your hearts.
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To you I mean, that can make it out by former discoveries, even to as many as fear his name, fearing him and his goodnesse, or because he hath been good and gracious unto you:
To you I mean, that can make it out by former discoveries, even to as many as Fear his name, fearing him and his Goodness, or Because he hath been good and gracious unto you:
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Thou that fearest to offend or provoke him (as a dutifull child) a loving Father,
Thou that Fearest to offend or provoke him (as a dutiful child) a loving Father,
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because he hath been bountifull to thee, which makes thee to cry out, being solicited to sin,
Because he hath been bountiful to thee, which makes thee to cry out, being solicited to since,
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as Joseph did, How shall I do this great wickednesse, and so sin against God? If Christ this true mysticall Sun, bee arisen in thine heart, he will never set in regard of those radicall graces, at least, conferred upon thee.
as Joseph did, How shall I do this great wickedness, and so sin against God? If christ this true mystical Sun, be arisen in thine heart, he will never Set in regard of those radical graces, At least, conferred upon thee.
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But you say, that Christ will never go down, when once he doth arise to us;
But you say, that christ will never go down, when once he does arise to us;
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but alas, we find the contrary: If Christ be in us, whence then are all these evils upon us;
but alas, we find the contrary: If christ be in us, whence then Are all these evils upon us;
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how cometh it to passe that all our comforts are departed, and the love of Jesus Christ seemeth to be gone from our souls?
how comes it to pass that all our comforts Are departed, and the love of jesus christ seems to be gone from our Souls?
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For answer hereof, note, That Christ may be present, though his comforts be absent. The Sun is in the firmament, though he be eclipsed.
For answer hereof, note, That christ may be present, though his comforts be absent. The Sun is in the firmament, though he be eclipsed.
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Comforts are ecilpsed upon a double ground. 1. Sometimes in a Prerogative way, when Christ doth with-draw himself from comforting of us;
Comforts Are ecilpsed upon a double ground. 1. Sometime in a Prerogative Way, when christ does withdraw himself from comforting of us;
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and this eclipse is not much unlike that at the passion of Jesus Christ, an eclipse not naturall, but miraculous: Whither you respect, 1. The durance;
and this eclipse is not much unlike that At the passion of jesus christ, an eclipse not natural, but miraculous: Whither you respect, 1. The durance;
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for three whole hours, which no naturall eclipse doth last;
for three Whole hours, which no natural eclipse does last;
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because of the greatnesse of the Sun, and the smaleness of the Moon, and the quickness of her motion. 2. The time;
Because of the greatness of the Sun, and the smaleness of the Moon, and the quickness of her motion. 2. The time;
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in the full of the Moon; because it was then the Jewish Passeover; and Solar eclipses are alwayes confined to the new of the Moon naturally; in the full of the Moon; Because it was then the Jewish Passover; and Solar Eclipses Are always confined to the new of the Moon naturally;
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which made that Philosopher to crie out, that either nature, or the God of nature did suffer, at the sight of that eclipse:
which made that Philosopher to cry out, that either nature, or the God of nature did suffer, At the sighed of that eclipse:
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Though I cannot approve of his observing of the Moons getting between us, and the Sun. 3. The universality;
Though I cannot approve of his observing of the Moons getting between us, and the Sun. 3. The universality;
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It was generall, not only in Judea, but in all the world, as is probably conjectured.
It was general, not only in Judea, but in all the world, as is probably conjectured.
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Whereas no Solar eclipse can be universall in all the world, though it may be totall in one part.
Whereas no Solar eclipse can be universal in all the world, though it may be total in one part.
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The Eclipse at the suffering of Jesus Christ, was by the inhibition of the beams of it by the God of nature, who, as he can withhold the fire from burning, the water from drowning;
The Eclipse At the suffering of jesus christ, was by the inhibition of the beams of it by the God of nature, who, as he can withhold the fire from burning, the water from drowning;
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so the Sun from shining for a time.
so the Sun from shining for a time.
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Hee puts out seemingly the eye of the world, as being unwilling to behold the wickednesse then committing. He puts out seemingly the eye of the world, as being unwilling to behold the wickedness then committing.
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Some have fancied, that God fetched back the Moon at the passion of Christ, in a retrograde way; some have fancied, that God fetched back the Moon At the passion of christ, in a retrograde Way;
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as he did do the Sun upon the diall of Ahaz: but that seems improbable; for then that eclipse had been naturall, in respect of the Sun, not supernatural.
as he did do the Sun upon the dial of Ahaz: but that seems improbable; for then that eclipse had been natural, in respect of the Sun, not supernatural.
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I rather look upon it as an eclipse in a way of meer prerogative, or miracle;
I rather look upon it as an eclipse in a Way of mere prerogative, or miracle;
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and so Christ may withhold all his own rayes and beams of comfort, that none shal look down upon us;
and so christ may withhold all his own rays and beams of Comfort, that none shall look down upon us;
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for the exercise of the graces which he hath already conferred upon us. 2. Sometimes eclipses spring from naturall causes;
for the exercise of the graces which he hath already conferred upon us. 2. Sometime Eclipses spring from natural Causes;
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as the interposition of the body of the earth;
as the interposition of the body of the earth;
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when the Sun and Moon stand diametrally oposite, and the shade of the earth is darted up to her: this causeth the Lunar eclipse.
when the Sun and Moon stand diametrally opposite, and the shade of the earth is darted up to her: this Causes the Lunar eclipse.
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And so when the dense body of the Moon interposeth it selfe between us and the Sun, it causeth a Solar eclipse.
And so when the dense body of the Moon interposeth it self between us and the Sun, it Causes a Solar eclipse.
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These are the naturall causes of them.
These Are the natural Causes of them.
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And so it is in regard of our spirituall eclipses, when as the condensated clouds of our sins ascend over our heads,
And so it is in regard of our spiritual Eclipses, when as the condensated Clouds of our Sins ascend over our Heads,
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and stand as the Moon between us and Christ, presently we come into an eclipse, in regard of our comfort.
and stand as the Moon between us and christ, presently we come into an eclipse, in regard of our Comfort.
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Your iniquities (as the Prophet saith) seperate between you and your God, and your sins hide away his face from you. Your iniquities (as the Prophet Says) separate between you and your God, and your Sins hide away his face from you.
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The Prophet seemeth to make use of eclipticall expressions:
The Prophet seems to make use of elliptical expressions:
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for so it is that our sins make our God to hide himselfe under a cloud, that our prayers cannot come at him.
for so it is that our Sins make our God to hide himself under a cloud, that our Prayers cannot come At him.
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See therefore the cause of the eclipse of thy comforts, it may be some sin will be found, that doth interpose it selfe between thee,
See Therefore the cause of the eclipse of thy comforts, it may be Some since will be found, that does interpose it self between thee,
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and the Sun of all thy comforts.
and the Sun of all thy comforts.
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If thou findest sin in the wind, remove it away by repentance, that thy comforts may flow down again upon thee.
If thou Findest since in the wind, remove it away by Repentance, that thy comforts may flow down again upon thee.
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But the Eclipses of my comforts are very terrible and dreadfull; and it may prove prodigious too.
But the Eclipses of my comforts Are very terrible and dreadful; and it may prove prodigious too.
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I deny not but it is in spirituall eclipses as in the eclipses of the Sun. They are
I deny not but it is in spiritual Eclipses as in the Eclipses of the Sun. They Are
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1. Very dreadfull in themselves, when totall, though our God would not have his people dismayed at them;
1. Very dreadful in themselves, when total, though our God would not have his people dismayed At them;
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Learn ye not the way of the heathen, neither be ye dismayed at the signes of heaven, Learn you not the Way of the heathen, neither be you dismayed At the Signs of heaven,
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for the heathen are dismayed at them. for the heathen Are dismayed At them.
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If God doth eclipse our comforts, he would not have us to sorrow, as men without hope;
If God does eclipse our comforts, he would not have us to sorrow, as men without hope;
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he biddeth us to have patience, and telleth us, though heavinesse cometh at night, yet joy will come in the morning. Yet 2 They are seldome prodigious.
he bids us to have patience, and Telleth us, though heaviness comes At night, yet joy will come in the morning. Yet 2 They Are seldom prodigious.
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I have read indeed that Solar eclipses have had sometimes judgements seemingly to bring up the rear of them;
I have read indeed that Solar Eclipses have had sometime Judgments seemingly to bring up the rear of them;
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and hence some have not stuck to father them upon the eclipses: Groundlesly, as
and hence Some have not stuck to father them upon the Eclipses: Groundlessly, as
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1 Famine, as that foretold by Agabus, is pretended by some to be ushered in with an horrible eclipse,
1 Famine, as that foretold by Agabus, is pretended by Some to be ushered in with an horrible eclipse,
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if we believe Historians, which famine continued for five years, and the prices of all things came to be increased eight times more then ordinarily. 2 Captivity;
if we believe Historians, which famine continued for five Years, and the Princes of all things Come to be increased eight times more then ordinarily. 2 Captivity;
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as that into Babylon: And some deem the ruine of the Jews was portended by that horrid, miraculous eclipse at the death of Jesus Christ. 3 Pestilence; as that into Babylon: And Some deem the ruin of the jews was portended by that horrid, miraculous eclipse At the death of jesus christ. 3 Pestilence;
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as that great eclipse in the first Peloponessian warre;
as that great eclipse in the First Peloponessian war;
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when as the whole body of the Sun was almost darkned, so that many stars by day were seen of divers,
when as the Whole body of the Sun was almost darkened, so that many Stars by day were seen of diverse,
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and which is reputed by some to have ushered in that grievous Attique plague, (whereof scarce the like) whereby Athens was almost quite destroyed;
and which is reputed by Some to have ushered in that grievous Attic plague, (whereof scarce the like) whereby Athens was almost quite destroyed;
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and that great pestilence, which did miserably afflict all Germany and France, in the year, 1093. 4 Earthquakes: and that great pestilence, which did miserably afflict all Germany and France, in the year, 1093. 4 Earthquakes:
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As that horrid Eclipse in anno mundi, 3733. When the earth was shook 57 times in one year,
As that horrid Eclipse in Anno mundi, 3733. When the earth was shook 57 times in one year,
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after such a prodigious defect of the Sun, And that in Gordian's time, anno Christi, 237. wherein many cities were ruined,
After such a prodigious defect of the Sun, And that in Gordian's time, Anno Christ, 237. wherein many cities were ruined,
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and many men lost their lives, when day was turned into night, and men could not see any thing without candle-light. 5 Persecutions:
and many men lost their lives, when day was turned into night, and men could not see any thing without candlelight. 5 Persecutions:
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as that stirred up by Antiochus Epiphanes, and that by Antichrist against John Husse, and Jerom. of Prague, when the Papists did confirme that hellish doctrine, that Faith is not to be kept with Hereticks.
as that stirred up by Antiochus Epiphanes, and that by Antichrist against John Husse, and Jerome of Prague, when the Papists did confirm that hellish Doctrine, that Faith is not to be kept with Heretics.
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And when the darknesse was so horrid, that the birds fell down dead upon the ground. And when the darkness was so horrid, that the Birds fell down dead upon the ground.
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6 Yea abundance of errours and blasphemies: as Arianisme in Constantius's time, abounding after that eclipse;
6 Yea abundance of errors and Blasphemies: as Arianism in Constantius's time, abounding After that eclipse;
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and that sad controversie about image-worship, between the Eastern and Western Churches, was fained by some to have been ushered in by an eclipse of the Sun. And all that darkning of Gospel light, under all those successive Popes, seemed to some ushered in by that great eclipse, preceding the death of Charles the Great;
and that sad controversy about image-worship, between the Eastern and Western Churches, was feigned by Some to have been ushered in by an eclipse of the Sun. And all that darkening of Gospel Light, under all those successive Popes, seemed to Some ushered in by that great eclipse, preceding the death of Charles the Great;
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after which, the Sun seemingly wore a black patch seven dayes successively, if we may credit it. 7 Wars;
After which, the Sun seemingly wore a black patch seven days successively, if we may credit it. 7 Wars;
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which sometimes have proved very bloudy;
which sometime have proved very bloody;
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as that of Darius, when routed by Miltiades, and after by Alexander, where he lost 90000 of his men in one pitched battle;
as that of Darius, when routed by Miltiades, and After by Alexander, where he lost 90000 of his men in one pitched battle;
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and that of Xerxes in two remarkable battels also.
and that of Xerxes in two remarkable battles also.
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It cannot be denied but these have been the fore-runners sometimes, yet we cannot justly stile them the causes of these great judgements. But
It cannot be denied but these have been the forerunners sometime, yet we cannot justly style them the Causes of these great Judgments. But
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1 When such like judgements at any time befall us Christians, they are more to be imputed to the conjunction of our sins, then to the conjunction of the Planets.
1 When such like Judgments At any time befall us Christians, they Are more to be imputed to the conjunction of our Sins, then to the conjunction of the Planets.
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And one discriminating difference of Christians from heathens, is to look to the procuring cause of all; viz. sin:
And one discriminating difference of Christians from Heathens, is to look to the procuring cause of all; viz. since:
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rather then to these supposed discoveries of the wrath of God.
rather then to these supposed discoveries of the wrath of God.
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2. I observe upon a just compute, bottomed upon the experience of a learned man, sometimes after eclipses, there have the most fruitfull, healthfull, and most desirable times followed.
2. I observe upon a just compute, bottomed upon the experience of a learned man, sometime After Eclipses, there have the most fruitful, healthful, and most desirable times followed.
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And yet I take not upon me to determine what is in the womb of providence.
And yet I take not upon me to determine what is in the womb of providence.
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3 The world hath had as grievous famines, captivities, pestilences, earthquakes, persecutions, errours, wars without them,
3 The world hath had as grievous famines, Captivities, pestilences, earthquakes, persecutions, errors, wars without them,
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as ever it had with them; how then can they truely be fathered on them?
as ever it had with them; how then can they truly be fathered on them?
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4 I have read, that Hannibal had the beginning of his victories ushered in by one eclipse,
4 I have read, that Hannibal had the beginning of his victories ushered in by one eclipse,
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and his totall and finall ruine by another: so that nothing certaine can bee concluded.
and his total and final ruin by Another: so that nothing certain can be concluded.
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5 The face of the heavens was never the same exactly ten dayes, no not two dayes together since the Creation;
5 The face of the heavens was never the same exactly ten days, no not two days together since the Creation;
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and how can there be any experimentall knowledge by this?
and how can there be any experimental knowledge by this?
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6 Most of the former judgements, cannot with the least colour of probability, be imputed to those eclipses:
6 Most of the former Judgments, cannot with the least colour of probability, be imputed to those Eclipses:
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For that famine whereof Agabus prophesied, began before the eclipse, though it continued after.
For that famine whereof Agabus prophesied, began before the eclipse, though it continued After.
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And the captivity of Judah did betide them seven years after that eclipse which which was fore-told by Thales Misesius. And the ruine of the Jewes (if at all) was portended not by a naturall,
And the captivity of Judah did betide them seven Years After that eclipse which which was foretold by Thales Misesius. And the ruin of the Jews (if At all) was portended not by a natural,
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but a miraculous eclipse, as formerly I made out:
but a miraculous eclipse, as formerly I made out:
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for their ruine befell them above five and thirty years after the horrid eclipse in Christ's time, which is far beyond the modern account of our star-gazers, who confine the operating of any Solar eclipse to so many years as the hours are, in which it is eclipsed;
for their ruin befell them above five and thirty Years After the horrid eclipse in Christ's time, which is Far beyond the modern account of our stargazers, who confine the operating of any Solar eclipse to so many Years as the hours Are, in which it is eclipsed;
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which cannot naturally exceed three at most. And for wars;
which cannot naturally exceed three At most. And for wars;
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how many eclipses did betide c this Land, from the yeare one thousand five hundred and sixty,
how many Eclipses did betide c this Land, from the year one thousand five hundred and sixty,
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unto the year one thousand six hundred and twenty? and yet how few were our wars in those times?
unto the year one thousand six hundred and twenty? and yet how few were our wars in those times?
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7 To intaile any of those former judgements upon eclipses, is meerly heathenish; or to look upon them as any way ominous, or prodigious;
7 too intail any of those former Judgments upon Eclipses, is merely Heathenish; or to look upon them as any Way ominous, or prodigious;
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It being only the way of the heathen, and therefore not to be appoved of by any Christian: It being only the Way of the heathen, and Therefore not to be approved of by any Christian:
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As when that Generall saw the Sun eclipsed, being at sacrifice, he presently draweth off all his forces,
As when that General saw the Sun eclipsed, being At sacrifice, he presently draws off all his forces,
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and would engage himselfe no further. The like might be instanced in many others. But so the doubt formerly urged.
and would engage himself not further. The like might be instanced in many Others. But so the doubt formerly urged.
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2 However things may succeed after naturall and firmamentary eclipses, cannot be determined by man;
2 However things may succeed After natural and firmamentary Eclipses, cannot be determined by man;
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yet we have cause to look upon the malignity ( if there be any) of all eclipses to be from the malignity of our sins, when any bad consequences follow:
yet we have cause to look upon the malignity (if there be any) of all Eclipses to be from the malignity of our Sins, when any bad consequences follow:
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if that the passion of the Microcosme succeedeth the passion of the Macro-cosme;
if that the passion of the Microcosm succeedeth the passion of the Macro-cosme;
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not because of the malignant aspect of the stars, but because of the malignant nature of our iniquities.
not Because of the malignant aspect of the Stars, but Because of the malignant nature of our iniquities.
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This I must needs assert, that as after the darkest night, followeth commonly the clearest day;
This I must needs assert, that as After the Darkest night, follows commonly the Clearest day;
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so after the eclipsings of Gods countenance for a moment, commonly follow the influences of greatest mercies.
so After the eclipsings of God's countenance for a moment, commonly follow the influences of greatest Mercies.
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Saints (I am sure) have found it so by experience, after all these hidings of God.
Saints (I am sure) have found it so by experience, After all these hidings of God.
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It is for a moment that his wrath continueth, but with everlasting mercies that he doth frequently break in upon his people. It is for a moment that his wrath Continueth, but with everlasting Mercies that he does frequently break in upon his people.
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Eclipses Solar do never exceed three hours, and the eclipses of the countenance of Jesus Christ, do seldome continue so long in the totall darknesse of them,
Eclipses Solar do never exceed three hours, and the Eclipses of the countenance of jesus christ, do seldom continue so long in the total darkness of them,
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but some promises, as so many stars, will appear unto them.
but Some promises, as so many Stars, will appear unto them.
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But my infirmities do most of all discover themselves, when Jesus Christ doth eclipse himselfe from me?
But my infirmities do most of all discover themselves, when jesus christ does eclipse himself from me?
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What I now speak, I shall not speak to palliat any mans sin.
What I now speak, I shall not speak to palliate any men since.
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Yet we know that the spots of the Moon do never so much appear, as in her eclipses.
Yet we know that the spots of the Moon do never so much appear, as in her Eclipses.
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Then all may see that her parts are not equally condensated; yet in this case my advise is to humble thy selfe for these infirmities;
Then all may see that her parts Are not equally condensated; yet in this case my Advice is to humble thy self for these infirmities;
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and if thou be in Christ, thou mayest be then confident that thou hast Jesus Christ with the Father, to be an Advocate for thee,
and if thou be in christ, thou Mayest be then confident that thou hast jesus christ with the Father, to be an Advocate for thee,
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if thou be a penitent believer.
if thou be a penitent believer.
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And that though thou fall (by infirmities) thou shalt not utterly be cast down;
And that though thou fallen (by infirmities) thou shalt not utterly be cast down;
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For the Lord will uphold thee with his hand; which may be expounded not onely of falling into afflictions, but infirmities. But this troubleth me; For the Lord will uphold thee with his hand; which may be expounded not only of falling into afflictions, but infirmities. But this Troubles me;
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never did any meet with such eclipsing of comforts, as I meet withall.
never did any meet with such eclipsing of comforts, as I meet withal.
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But how canst thou tell that? A man may know the continuance of his owne, hardly of anothers paine.
But how Canst thou tell that? A man may know the Continuance of his own, hardly of another's pain.
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I conceive there have been as many eclipses in former ages, as in these later times:
I conceive there have been as many Eclipses in former ages, as in these later times:
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though they never were recorded, or so much observed.
though they never were recorded, or so much observed.
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And Saints doubtlesse in former times did some of them meet with the same, even as thou meetest withall this day.
And Saints doubtless in former times did Some of them meet with the same, even as thou meetest withal this day.
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It is an observation by some, that the same eclipses do never return again, and that because the face of the heavens altereth daily.
It is an observation by Some, that the same Eclipses do never return again, and that Because the face of the heavens altereth daily.
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Which however it may hold true in naturals, yet it holdeth not true in spirituals; Which however it may hold true in naturals, yet it holds not true in spirituals;
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because we know the same afflictions that we meet withall, our brethren that have been in the world, have met withall.
Because we know the same afflictions that we meet withal, our brothers that have been in the world, have met withal.
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Nothing hath happened to thee, but hath happened to others thy fellow-members before thee. Nothing hath happened to thee, but hath happened to Others thy Fellow members before thee.
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The same Sun eclipsed in one way to some in one time, hath been eclipsed often in regard of other places.
The same Sun eclipsed in one Way to Some in one time, hath been eclipsed often in regard of other places.
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How often are men in India and Africa robbed of the light of the Sun by eclipses,
How often Are men in India and Africa robbed of the Light of the Sun by Eclipses,
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when we our selves in England do enjoy the full benefit of it? And on the contrary.
when we our selves in England do enjoy the full benefit of it? And on the contrary.
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Thou art not therefore able to judge what others have met withall. But the eclipses of my comforts are very long and frequent.
Thou art not Therefore able to judge what Others have met withal. But the Eclipses of my comforts Are very long and frequent.
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The eclipses of the Sun are longer, while the Moon standeth longer directly between us and it;
The Eclipses of the Sun Are longer, while the Moon Stands longer directly between us and it;
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And the shorter, the sooner the Moone is removed from between us and it. The longer sin continueth unrepented of after commission, the eclipse is like to be longer;
And the shorter, the sooner the Moon is removed from between us and it. The longer since Continueth unrepented of After commission, the eclipse is like to be longer;
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and the sooner repentantance followeth to remove sin, the shorter time, in all probability, it will continue.
and the sooner repentantance follows to remove since, the shorter time, in all probability, it will continue.
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And for the frequency of thine eclipses;
And for the frequency of thine Eclipses;
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Some take upon them to determine, how often eclipses may happen to these two great Luminaries in a years space, viz. that there may be five,
some take upon them to determine, how often Eclipses may happen to these two great Luminaries in a Years Molle, viz. that there may be five,
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or thereabout, and not above six;
or thereabouts, and not above six;
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And they observe also that there is no year that hath not some eclipses, albeit they do not appear to us. And they observe also that there is no year that hath not Some Eclipses, albeit they do not appear to us.
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Spirituall eclipses may return often, and yet no oftener then they have to others before us.
Spiritual Eclipses may return often, and yet no oftener then they have to Others before us.
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But for thee, that art subject to these spirituall eclipses; I would offer these few things by way of direction, and so conclude.
But for thee, that art Subject to these spiritual Eclipses; I would offer these few things by Way of direction, and so conclude.
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Of direction to thee in this estate. 1. See what it is that doth interpose it selfe between thee and Jesus Christ.
Of direction to thee in this estate. 1. See what it is that does interpose it self between thee and jesus christ.
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In all probability, some sin or other.
In all probability, Some since or other.
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When Joseph's brethren had sold him, God at the last drawes a cloud between him and them, eclipseth his favour, startling their consciences,
When Joseph's brothers had sold him, God At the last draws a cloud between him and them, Eclipseth his favour, startling their Consciences,
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and then they conclude, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, Gen. 41.11. in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear:
and then they conclude, We Are verily guilty Concerning our brother, Gen. 41.11. in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear:
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therefore is this distresse come upon us. Or, as Reuben saith plainely unto them, Therefore, behold also his blood is required. Therefore is this distress come upon us. Or, as Reuben Says plainly unto them, Therefore, behold also his blood is required.
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When conscience is awakened, then will the cloud appear more thick unto thee. 2. Take notice of the magnitude of thy sin by the greatnesse of thy eclipse.
When conscience is awakened, then will the cloud appear more thick unto thee. 2. Take notice of the magnitude of thy since by the greatness of thy eclipse.
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They are the eclipses of the Sunne and Moone, that shew both their greatnesse, and the greatnesse of the earth also:
They Are the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, that show both their greatness, and the greatness of the earth also:
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When David was under the eclipse, how doth he then bewaile the magnitude of his sin,
When David was under the eclipse, how does he then bewail the magnitude of his since,
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as the procuring cause of it. My sin is ever before mee. And, Against thee, Psal. 51.3, 4, 5. thee onely have I sinned thus hainously.
as the procuring cause of it. My since is ever before me. And, Against thee, Psalm 51.3, 4, 5. thee only have I sinned thus heinously.
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And hee runs back to Originall sinne, to see if that had not contributed something to that grand eclipse that was upon him:
And he runs back to Original sin, to see if that had not contributed something to that grand eclipse that was upon him:
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Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sinne did my Mother conceive mee. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my Mother conceive me.
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Men knowing, that it is the greatnesse of the plaister, that may shew the greatnesse of the wound:
Men knowing, that it is the greatness of the plaster, that may show the greatness of the wound:
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and the greatnesse of the eclipsings of God's favour may shew thee the greatnesse of the sin, that is upon thee.
and the greatness of the eclipsings of God's favour may show thee the greatness of the since, that is upon thee.
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3. Let the Sight of thy Sin, and it's magnitude, drive thee unto repentance, which is the readiest way to bring thee out of thine eclipsed estate, and condition:
3. Let the Sighed of thy since, and it's magnitude, drive thee unto Repentance, which is the Readiest Way to bring thee out of thine eclipsed estate, and condition:
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When Job was brought penitentially to abhorre himself in dust and ashes, how quickly did hee finde the flowings downe of love upon him? And was it not so with David? How quickly did hee heare of joy and gladnesse, When Job was brought penitentially to abhor himself in dust and Ashes, how quickly did he find the flowings down of love upon him? And was it not so with David? How quickly did he hear of joy and gladness,
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so that the bones that God had broken doe begin to rejoyce, after such time as he seriously repented.
so that the bones that God had broken do begin to rejoice, After such time as he seriously repented.
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4. Give thy selfe wholly to prayer. Prayer will not draw the firmamentary Sun out of the eclipse one moment the sooner;
4. Give thy self wholly to prayer. Prayer will not draw the firmamentary Sun out of the eclipse one moment the sooner;
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no more then the Romans beating of brasse pans, and lifting up their lighted torches towards the Moone, would draw her any whit the speedier out of the eclipse:
no more then the Romans beating of brass pans, and lifting up their lighted Torches towards the Moon, would draw her any whit the speedier out of the eclipse:
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Yet it may draw this super-coelestiall Sun much sooner out of it.
Yet it may draw this super-coelestiall Sun much sooner out of it.
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When it came to that, Lord, in trouble they have visited thee, they have poured out a prayer while thy chastisement was upon them, how quickly then doth this mysticall Sunne shine in upon them? And then they conclude, Thy dead men shall live, &c. When Jonah was in the belly of the Whale, hee looketh unto the Lord,
When it Come to that, Lord, in trouble they have visited thee, they have poured out a prayer while thy chastisement was upon them, how quickly then does this mystical Sun shine in upon them? And then they conclude, Thy dead men shall live, etc. When Jonah was in the belly of the Whale, he looks unto the Lord,
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and his prayer cometh to his holy Temple. and his prayer comes to his holy Temple.
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How quickly then doth mercy come in to him? The penitent soule that goeth to God in the name of Jesus Christ, with a Bee not farre from mee,
How quickly then does mercy come in to him? The penitent soul that Goes to God in the name of jesus christ, with a be not Far from me,
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for trouble is near, or upon mee, may confidently expect, that comfort will not be long in coming. 5. Waite still on God.for trouble is near, or upon me, may confidently expect, that Comfort will not be long in coming. 5. Waite still on God.
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Sweet is the counsell of God himself, and exceeding cordiall, Who is among you that feareth the Lord, — that walketh in darknesse (i. e.
Sweet is the counsel of God himself, and exceeding cordial, Who is among you that fears the Lord, — that walks in darkness (i. e.
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that hath his Sun eclipsed,) and hath no light; Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God: that hath his Sun eclipsed,) and hath no Light; Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God:
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Paralell is that declaration, Our God waiteth to bee gracious unto his. A grand condescention, for the Creatour to wait upon the creature!
Parallel is that declaration, Our God waits to be gracious unto his. A grand condescension, for the Creator to wait upon the creature!
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And he will bee gracious to thee, when he hears thy cry.
And he will be gracious to thee, when he hears thy cry.
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He can cause light to rise out of most obscure darknesse. When the Sun went down in Abraham's time, wee read expresly once, there was a great darknesse, and a smoaking furnace; He can cause Light to rise out of most Obscure darkness. When the Sun went down in Abraham's time, we read expressly once, there was a great darkness, and a smoking furnace;
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and yet then God came in with a burning lamp among the pieces, i. e. emblematically, his people:
and yet then God Come in with a burning lamp among the Pieces, i. e. emblematically, his people:
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God hath limited our eclipses, not onely firmamentary, but spirituall; not onely for hours, but for moments:
God hath limited our Eclipses, not only firmamentary, but spiritual; not only for hours, but for moments:
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And he waiteth still to be gracious to them that humbly wait upon him their God.
And he waits still to be gracious to them that humbly wait upon him their God.
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6. Keep out of the ecliptick line, when once thou art come out of it: Providentiall motions bring on Solar and Lunar Eclipses:
6. Keep out of the ecliptic line, when once thou art come out of it: Providential motions bring on Solar and Lunar Eclipses:
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but selfe-sinfull motions bring on our spirituall Eclipses. If after thou are eluctated out of one, thou fallest into another again;
but selfe-sinfull motions bring on our spiritual Eclipses. If After thou Are eluctated out of one, thou Fallest into Another again;
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Conscience will twit thee, Hast not thou procured this to thy selfe? But if thou carefully wait upon God,
Conscience will twit thee, Hast not thou procured this to thy self? But if thou carefully wait upon God,
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and keep thy self from sin;
and keep thy self from since;
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thou shalt always find this text to be verified, That Christ this Sun of Righteousnesse will never go down to thee:
thou shalt always find this text to be verified, That christ this Sun of Righteousness will never go down to thee:
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He will never remove out of the Horizon of thy soule:
He will never remove out of the Horizon of thy soul:
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Though in a prerogative way he may eclipse himselfe, yet thou shalt find that thy Sun will not any more go down from thee. FINIS.
Though in a prerogative Way he may eclipse himself, yet thou shalt find that thy Sun will not any more go down from thee. FINIS.
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