Comfort from the cradle, as well as from the crosse of Christ. Being meditations upon Isaiah 9.6. / The substance whereof was delivered in two sermons. Preacht at VVinchester upon the feast of the Nativitie last past. By Tho. Bradley Dr in Divinitie, lately one of His Majesties chaplaines, and Rector of Castleford and Ackworth neere Pontefract in Yorke-shire.
AMong all the Prophets that arose in the Church from Moses to Malachie, there was none that had more cleare visions of the Messiah than this the Penman of our Text, the Prophet Isayah, who spake and writ of him more like an Evangelist than a Prophet,
AMong all the prophets that arose in the Church from Moses to Malachi, there was none that had more clear visions of the Messiah than this the Penman of our Text, the Prophet Isaiah, who spoke and writ of him more like an Evangelist than a Prophet,
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hence it is that he is usually called The Evangelicall Prophet. And it is no idle conjecture, that in reference to this he had his name, (not by chance) but by speciall providence assigned him, Isayah, which (if you will read in the Originall is NONLATINALPHABET Jeschaiah, & imports as much as salus Domini, The salvation of the Lord, or as some read NONLATINALPHABET Jeschaiahu, Conservet Dominus, or, det Dominus salutem, Let the Lord save, les the Lord give salvation;
hence it is that he is usually called The Evangelical Prophet. And it is no idle conjecture, that in Referente to this he had his name, (not by chance) but by special providence assigned him, Isaiah, which (if you will read in the Original is Jeschaiah, & imports as much as salus Domini, The salvation of the Lord, or as Some read Jeschaiahu, Conservet Dominus, or, debt Dominus salutem, Let the Lord save, les the Lord give salvation;
It is observable, that out of this Prophet there are no lesse then sixtie testimonies alleaged by our Lord and his Apostles in the New Testament, which is more then they have done out of any other of the Prophets besides (one onely excepted) namely the Prophet David, out of whose booke of Psalmes, there are alleaged sixtie foure,
It is observable, that out of this Prophet there Are no less then sixtie testimonies alleged by our Lord and his Apostles in the New Testament, which is more then they have done out of any other of the prophets beside (one only excepted) namely the Prophet David, out of whose book of Psalms, there Are alleged sixtie foure,
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and out of both so frequently for the same reason, because they writ more clearly, more fully, more distinctly, of the Messiah, then any of the rest of their brethren the Prophets had done.
and out of both so frequently for the same reason, Because they writ more clearly, more Fully, more distinctly, of the Messiah, then any of the rest of their brothers the prophets had done.
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Amongst them all, there is not found a more famous prophesie concerning him then this wee have under hand, in the words which I have read unto you, where you have him presented to you in the very cradle.
among them all, there is not found a more famous prophesy Concerning him then this we have under hand, in the words which I have read unto you, where you have him presented to you in the very cradle.
Ahaz King of Iudah was at this time brought very low, being sore opprest by the Kings of Israel and Syria, with one of which hee had lately fought a great battaile, wherein hee had the worse of it,
Ahaz King of Iudah was At this time brought very low, being soar oppressed by the Kings of Israel and Syria, with one of which he had lately fought a great battle, wherein he had the Worse of it,
nor the feare of the ill consequence which hee did misdoubt might fall thereupon, in as much as there was a child borne in whom he should be relieved in all this;
nor the Fear of the ill consequence which he did misdoubt might fallen thereupon, in as much as there was a child born in whom he should be relieved in all this;
A mighty Prince that should do valiently, that should raise amongst them a greater and more glorious Kingdome then that was when it was at the highest, that should fight against the enemies of it a more terrible battaile then that which hee had fought,
A mighty Prince that should do valiently, that should raise among them a greater and more glorious Kingdom then that was when it was At the highest, that should fight against the enemies of it a more terrible battle then that which he had fought,
and win upon them a more glorious victory then he had lost: (though not with sword and speare, but with sword and fire, with a two-edged sword, proceeding out of his mouth, and with the spirit of burning, the spirit of grace & power conquering by the Gospell:
and win upon them a more glorious victory then he had lost: (though not with sword and spear, but with sword and fire, with a two-edged sword, proceeding out of his Mouth, and with the Spirit of burning, the Spirit of grace & power conquering by the Gospel:
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all this in the fift verse, Every battaile of the warriour is with confused noyse, and garments rolled in blood, but this shall be with burning, and fewell of fire:
all this in the fift verse, Every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood, but this shall be with burning, and fuel of fire:
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The government shall be upon his shoulders, and his name shall be called Wonderfull, Counsellour, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.
The government shall be upon his shoulders, and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.
and as yet but a child) with singular art preaching Christ unto him, and prophesying of the glory and greatnesse of his Kingdome, (the spirituall Kingdome of the Church) for the protection and preservation of which he should doe wonderfully.
and as yet but a child) with singular art preaching christ unto him, and prophesying of the glory and greatness of his Kingdom, (the spiritual Kingdom of the Church) for the protection and preservation of which he should do wonderfully.
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This was the method and the meanes by which the Prophets before the comming of Christ were wont to comfort the people of God in the time of their trouble, by leading them unto Christ, by pointing them to the Messiah, in whom was laid up all their hope and comfort, this was a standing comfort in the Church which never failed them, a reserve of hope,
This was the method and the means by which the prophets before the coming of christ were wont to Comfort the people of God in the time of their trouble, by leading them unto christ, by pointing them to the Messiah, in whom was laid up all their hope and Comfort, this was a standing Comfort in the Church which never failed them, a reserve of hope,
Jacob in Aegypt, Moses in the wildernesse, Daniel in the captivity, saw more, and more clearly of the Messiah, then they did at any other time besides:
Jacob in Egypt, Moses in the Wilderness, daniel in the captivity, saw more, and more clearly of the Messiah, then they did At any other time beside:
and by having recourse to the sure mercies of the Covenant purchased by his blood in it is laid up all our hope & happinesse, thats our reserve and sure refuge unto which we must trust in an evill day,
and by having recourse to the sure Mercies of the Covenant purchased by his blood in it is laid up all our hope & happiness, thats our reserve and sure refuge unto which we must trust in an evil day,
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and turne to the covenant of grace, of which hee is the mediator, and consider the pretious and glorious things therein sealed up and made sure to thee, read there thine eternall election to grace and glory firmer then the mouniaines, thy redemption by the blood of Iesus Christ, thy free justification by faith, thy reconciliation and peace made with God, thy adoption to the honour to become the sonne of God, the remission of thy sinnes, thy name written in heaven,
and turn to the Covenant of grace, of which he is the Mediator, and Consider the precious and glorious things therein sealed up and made sure to thee, read there thine Eternal election to grace and glory firmer then the mouniaines, thy redemption by the blood of Iesus christ, thy free justification by faith, thy reconciliation and peace made with God, thy adoption to the honour to become the son of God, the remission of thy Sins, thy name written in heaven,
all NONLATINALPHABET (as the Greeke proverbe hath it) without the reach and danger of the dart, unshaken grounds of hope and joy in the midst of all the troubles, losses,
all (as the Greek proverb hath it) without the reach and danger of the dart, unshaken grounds of hope and joy in the midst of all the Troubles, losses,
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nor take away, enough (in the Prophets judgement here) to comfort a King, even in the losse of a Kingdome, and in all that comfort have we all a share as well as he, For Vnto us this Child is borne,
nor take away, enough (in the prophets judgement Here) to Comfort a King, even in the loss of a Kingdom, and in all that Comfort have we all a share as well as he, For Unto us this Child is born,
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In which words here are three things which cleerly to the eye, and at first view offer themselves to our examination, take them in so many words. 1 Quis Who? 2 Quid What? and 3 Quibus To whom.
In which words Here Are three things which clearly to the eye, and At First view offer themselves to our examination, take them in so many words. 1 Quis Who? 2 Quid What? and 3 Quibus To whom.
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3 In the third we are to examine to whom hee is so borne, and for whom he is given? and that wee have in a double expression too, Nobis, to us; and againe,
3 In the third we Are to examine to whom he is so born, and for whom he is given? and that we have in a double expression too, Nobis, to us; and again,
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I pray thee of whom speaketh the Prophet this? of himselfe or of some other? such is the question here offered in the Text, of whom doth the Prophet prophesie this? of the Messiah, or of some other?
I pray thee of whom speaks the Prophet this? of himself or of Some other? such is the question Here offered in the Text, of whom does the Prophet prophesy this? of the Messiah, or of Some other?
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and because the Prophet speakes in the praeter tense, is borne, is given ) tels us, we must needs understand this of some child that was now actually borne and visible in the world,
and Because the Prophet speaks in the praeter tense, is born, is given) tells us, we must needs understand this of Some child that was now actually born and visible in the world,
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as if the Prophet (like some flattering Court-Chaplaine, to please the King) did in these words but sooth and smooth him up, by telling him what a glorious Prince his sonne Hezekiah should prove,
as if the Prophet (like Some flattering Court-Chaplaine, to please the King) did in these words but sooth and smooth him up, by telling him what a glorious Prince his son Hezekiah should prove,
In answer to this cavill, we do not deny but that the Prophet did all along in this prophesie allude to Hezekiah (a hopefull Prince) as to the type of another Prince farre more glorious, herein (with singular art) gaining the Kings eare, the more readily to entertain the doctrine of the Messiah, when he preacheth him to him under so lovely and lively a type as his owne sonne, whereby hee did not onely honour the Prince in making him the type of Christ,
In answer to this cavil, we do not deny but that the Prophet did all along in this prophesy allude to Hezekiah (a hopeful Prince) as to the type of Another Prince Far more glorious, herein (with singular art) gaining the Kings ear, the more readily to entertain the Doctrine of the Messiah, when he Preacheth him to him under so lovely and lively a type as his own son, whereby he did not only honour the Prince in making him the type of christ,
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but leading the King on with delight in hearing such glorious atchievements personated in his sonne, hee prevailed with him the more readily to receive him that was personated by him,
but leading the King on with delight in hearing such glorious achievements personated in his son, he prevailed with him the more readily to receive him that was personated by him,
and while he opens his affections to the taking in of the one, he takes the advantage of it to convey in with him the other also, the type with the Antitype both together:
and while he Opens his affections to the taking in of the one, he Takes the advantage of it to convey in with him the other also, the type with the Antitype both together:
and (reserving still the innocencie of the dove) need had they bee wise as serpents, which have serpents to deale withall, which will stop their eares to the voyce of the charmer, charme hee never so wisely.
and (reserving still the innocence of the dove) need had they be wise as Serpents, which have Serpents to deal withal, which will stop their ears to the voice of the charmer, charm he never so wisely.
But that it could not be Hezekiah which was here principally intended, the sequele of this verse makes it cleare, where the wonderfull things spoken of this child,
But that it could not be Hezekiah which was Here principally intended, the sequel of this verse makes it clear, where the wonderful things spoken of this child,
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and the magnificent titles attributed to him in the description of him, are too high and glorious to be ascribed to Hezekiah, or to any mortall man else.
and the magnificent titles attributed to him in the description of him, Are too high and glorious to be ascribed to Hezekiah, or to any Mortal man Else.
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and to demonstrate the Child in my Text to be the Messiah that was to come and none other, that child which above 3000 yeares before, the Lord promised to Adam to comfort him after his fall, Gen. 3.15. That child which to the Patriarchs and Fathers of former generations was preacht and pointed at, in types and figures, promises and prophesies, sacraments & sacrifices under the law.
and to demonstrate the Child in my Text to be the Messiah that was to come and none other, that child which above 3000 Years before, the Lord promised to Adam to Comfort him After his fallen, Gen. 3.15. That child which to the Patriarchs and Father's of former generations was preached and pointed At, in types and figures, promises and prophecies, Sacraments & Sacrifices under the law.
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that's the child which here the Prophet speakes off, and in the Text presents to us as visibly as if (with old Symion ) he had him in his armes, Unto us A Child is borne.
that's the child which Here the Prophet speaks off, and in the Text presents to us as visibly as if (with old Symion) he had him in his arms, Unto us A Child is born.
And to this give all the Prophets witnesse. Micah foretold long before, the place where he should be borne, at Bethlem, Micah 5.2. little Bethlem in this Honourable above all the Cities of all the other tribes, yea above Jerusalem it selfe, in that it was the birth-place of our blessed Lord:
And to this give all the prophets witness. micah foretold long before, the place where he should be born, At Bethlehem, micah 5.2. little Bethlehem in this Honourable above all the Cities of all the other tribes, yea above Jerusalem it self, in that it was the birthplace of our blessed Lord:
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Old Jacob 1000 yeares before that foretold the time when he should be borne, Gen. 49.10. when the Scepter was departed from Judah, and the Lawgiver from betweene his feet, not before.
Old Jacob 1000 Years before that foretold the time when he should be born, Gen. 49.10. when the Sceptre was departed from Judah, and the Lawgiver from between his feet, not before.
That hee should be a branch springing out of the roote of Jesse, of the Tribe of Judah, of the stocke and linage of David: And in the 7th of this Prophesie,
That he should be a branch springing out of the root of Jesse, of the Tribe of Judah, of the stock and lineage of David: And in the 7th of this Prophesy,
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and therefore had he a name assigned him from heaven suitable to them both, and comprehending both of them in the signification of it. His name shall be called NONLATINALPHABET. Immanu-el.
and Therefore had he a name assigned him from heaven suitable to them both, and comprehending both of them in the signification of it. His name shall be called. Immanuel.
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So then you have the time when, the place where, the tribe and family out of which this child should be borne, you have him described by two distinguishing properties besides, the one in the mother that should beare him, the other in the child that should be borne, by which he may be knowne from all other children in the world.
So then you have the time when, the place where, the tribe and family out of which this child should be born, you have him described by two distinguishing properties beside, the one in the mother that should bear him, the other in the child that should be born, by which he may be known from all other children in the world.
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Then wee need goe no further in this enquirie, lay all these together and compare them with what you read in the first chapter of the Gospel by St Matthew, and the second by St Luke, and you have found the child that we looke for, what here you have in the prophesie, there you have in the history.
Then we need go no further in this enquiry, lay all these together and compare them with what you read in the First chapter of the Gospel by Saint Matthew, and the second by Saint Lycia, and you have found the child that we look for, what Here you have in the prophesy, there you have in the history.
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and among all the great things which time hath brought forth since the creation of the world, there is nothing wherein this hath beene so punctually made good,
and among all the great things which time hath brought forth since the creation of the world, there is nothing wherein this hath been so punctually made good,
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as in the things concerning this child, of whom there is scarce any passage in his conception, birth, baptisme, life, death, buriall, resurrection or ascention so small,
as in the things Concerning this child, of whom there is scarce any passage in his conception, birth, Baptism, life, death, burial, resurrection or Ascension so small,
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whence it is that you read so often in the Gospells such expressions as these, That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the mouth of such a Prophet, and that it might be fulfilled which was written by such a Prophet:
whence it is that you read so often in the Gospels such expressions as these, That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Mouth of such a Prophet, and that it might be fulfilled which was written by such a Prophet:
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And that they may do so, here it is necessary that we remove the scruple in the Text (which they stumble at) arising from the time wherein the Prophet gives you in his birth, which here he expresseth in the praeter tense as a thing done already, is borne, is given:
And that they may do so, Here it is necessary that we remove the scruple in the Text (which they Stumble At) arising from the time wherein the Prophet gives you in his birth, which Here he Expresses in the praeter tense as a thing done already, is born, is given:
But it is an usuall thing with the penmen of the Holy Ghost especially writing the historicall and propheticall parts of Scripture thus to expresse themselves,
But it is an usual thing with the penmen of the Holy Ghost especially writing the historical and prophetical parts of Scripture thus to express themselves,
and to speake of things to come as if present, or past already by a figure usually found in Scriptures, called Anticipatio: But there is more in this expression here in this place then a bare figure, the prophet hath a further meaning in it,
and to speak of things to come as if present, or passed already by a figure usually found in Scriptures, called Anticipatio: But there is more in this expression Here in this place then a bore figure, the Prophet hath a further meaning in it,
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what you have in hope grounded upon a promise from the all-sufficient God, is as sure as if you had it in hand, in whom all the promises are yea and Amen. If the Lord hath said it shall be done, write it done already, it is as sure as if it were done, though the vision tarry, wait,
what you have in hope grounded upon a promise from the All-sufficient God, is as sure as if you had it in hand, in whom all the promises Are yea and Amen. If the Lord hath said it shall be done, write it done already, it is as sure as if it were done, though the vision tarry, wait,
2 Secondly, to note the eternall efficacie of his birth, life, death, and passion, with all the other parts of his obedience, in respect of which he was not only A Child borne, but A lambe slaine from the beginning of the world.
2 Secondly, to note the Eternal efficacy of his birth, life, death, and passion, with all the other parts of his Obedience, in respect of which he was not only A Child born, but A lamb slain from the beginning of the world.
And (as the prophet Micah tels us) his goings forth were from the begining and from everlasting, one would thinke that in this verse the prophet did speake contradictions.
And (as the Prophet micah tells us) his goings forth were from the beginning and from everlasting, one would think that in this verse the Prophet did speak contradictions.
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In the beginning of it, he tels us he shall come, Out of thee shall he come that shall be captaine of my people, and in the latter end of it he tels us he is come already, come long agoe, his goings out have beene from the beginning,
In the beginning of it, he tells us he shall come, Out of thee shall he come that shall be captain of my people, and in the latter end of it he tells us he is come already, come long ago, his goings out have been from the beginning,
His goings out have beene from the beginning, and from everlasting, the vertue and efficacie of his redemption reaching as well to the first man that was created in the world as to the last that shall stand upon the earth at the last day,
His goings out have been from the beginning, and from everlasting, the virtue and efficacy of his redemption reaching as well to the First man that was created in the world as to the last that shall stand upon the earth At the last day,
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and returned to the dust from whence he was taken, he was buried in mount Calvery in the very place where (about 4000 years afterwards) the Crosse of Christ was set whereon he was crucified.
and returned to the dust from whence he was taken, he was buried in mount Calvary in the very place where (about 4000 Years afterwards) the Cross of christ was Set whereon he was Crucified.
A wonderfull providence (if true) Ut primus virtutē sanguinis Christi sentiret qui primus peccati author fuerit, That he might first feele the efficacie of Christs blood which was the first cause of shedding it.
A wonderful providence (if true) Ut primus virtutē Blood Christ sentiret qui primus peccati author fuerit, That he might First feel the efficacy of Christ blood which was the First cause of shedding it.
Hee did not then first open the Kingdome of heaven to all beleevers when hee had overcome the sharpnesse of death, but when (by covenant made with his father,
He did not then First open the Kingdom of heaven to all believers when he had overcome the sharpness of death, but when (by Covenant made with his father,
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And had it not been so, the patriarchs and fathers of former generations before his coming in the flesh had beene very unhappy (with all their faith and hope, piety and patience, holinesse and obedience (in which they were exemplary) to be thrust into Limbus, there to be imprisoned for so many hundreds of yeares (as by the doctrine of the Church of Rome they must) untill Christ came thither with his Crosse to breake open the prison doores, and to set them free.
And had it not been so, the Patriarchs and Father's of former generations before his coming in the Flesh had been very unhappy (with all their faith and hope, piety and patience, holiness and Obedience (in which they were exemplary) to be thrust into Limbus, there to be imprisoned for so many hundreds of Years (as by the Doctrine of the Church of Room they must) until christ Come thither with his Cross to break open the prison doors, and to Set them free.
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which lifteth up his hand to heaven and saith, I live for ever. And therefore upon this triall the Lord challengeth all the heathen gods, pretenders to deity, Isay 41.21.
which lifts up his hand to heaven and Says, I live for ever. And Therefore upon this trial the Lord Challengeth all the heathen God's, pretenders to deity, Saiah 41.21.
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and Jannes and Jambres in many strange things may goe as farre as Moses: but to foresee things to come at such a distance, at which it is impossible to see them in their causes, any farther then as it is the will and councell of him that hath ordained them, to bring them to passe according to his owne purpose, is the act and worke onely of a deity.
and Jannes and Jambres in many strange things may go as Far as Moses: but to foresee things to come At such a distance, At which it is impossible to see them in their Causes, any farther then as it is the will and council of him that hath ordained them, to bring them to pass according to his own purpose, is the act and work only of a deity.
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Adde hereunto that the Prophet (though speaking hereof the Messiah yet) alludes to Hezekiah the young Prince and lively type of him, in whom he is said to be actually borne,
Add hereunto that the Prophet (though speaking hereof the Messiah yet) alludes to Hezekiah the young Prince and lively type of him, in whom he is said to be actually born,
And see, with what joy does hee deliver the newes of it? and how beautfull are his feet upon the mountaines, bringing the glad tidings of it? the whole universe seemes to be sensible of it, men and Angels rejoyce at it,
And see, with what joy does he deliver the news of it? and how beautfull Are his feet upon the Mountains, bringing the glad tidings of it? the Whole universe seems to be sensible of it, men and Angels rejoice At it,
And shall it be reproveable in us this day to joyn with them in contributing our halleluiahs of joy and praise for our share in this holy birth? or in the Church that it hath appointed a set and solemne day for that purpose,
And shall it be reprovable in us this day to join with them in contributing our hallelujahs of joy and praise for our share in this holy birth? or in the Church that it hath appointed a Set and solemn day for that purpose,
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or houre of the day wherein he was borne into the world? why it is not our purpose to calculate his nativitie, that wee should be so precise in this matter,
or hour of the day wherein he was born into the world? why it is not our purpose to calculate his Nativity, that we should be so precise in this matter,
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But to the honour of God, and for our owne comfort to preserve and perpetuate the memory of so great a mercy, to renew our thankfulnesse for the unspeakeable good purchased unto the world by it, to meditate upon the benefit of his conception,
But to the honour of God, and for our own Comfort to preserve and perpetuate the memory of so great a mercy, to renew our thankfulness for the unspeakable good purchased unto the world by it, to meditate upon the benefit of his conception,
and incarnation, and to rejoyce before the Lord, and in the Lord, for the favour and good will which thereby hee hath shewed to the sonnes of men, duties which (though on no day unseasonable,
and incarnation, and to rejoice before the Lord, and in the Lord, for the favour and good will which thereby he hath showed to the Sons of men, duties which (though on no day unseasonable,
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and suspending our thoughts from all worldly cares, and taking our selves off from all other distractions, wee bend our minds (with most serious devotion,
and suspending our thoughts from all worldly Cares, and taking our selves off from all other distractions, we bend our minds (with most serious devotion,
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harke how the Angels sing their Gloria in excelsis; Mary exults in her Magnificat, and why should not we (amongst them) beare a part in this heavenly Choyre for our part in this holy birth? Let us also with joy and praise sing Glory to God on high, for his Peace (sent) on earth below,
hark how the Angels sing their Gloria in Excelsis; Marry exults in her Magnificat, and why should not we (among them) bear a part in this heavenly Choir for our part in this holy birth? Let us also with joy and praise sing Glory to God on high, for his Peace (sent) on earth below,
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and presently in the next word a Sonne, surely there's something in it, what may be the meaning of it? Nothing at all (saith the Rabbi ) but only this, in the first word, he told you there was a Child borne,
and presently in the next word a Son, surely there's something in it, what may be the meaning of it? Nothing At all (Says the Rabbi) but only this, in the First word, he told you there was a Child born,
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but if you examine the originall text you will find it otherwise, you will find that the word NONLATINALPHABET jelad is of the masculine gender & can signifie no other but a man-child.
but if you examine the original text you will find it otherwise, you will find that the word jelad is of the masculine gender & can signify no other but a Manchild.
2 There are which tell us, that by these masculine expressions of a Manchild, A Sonne is intimated to us the honour and prerogative that the man hath above the woman in this businesse,
2 There Are which tell us, that by these masculine expressions of a Manchild, A Son is intimated to us the honour and prerogative that the man hath above the woman in this business,
But Saint Ambrose hath reconciled this difference, by dividing Christ equally between them thus. Virum assumendo, & de foemina nascendo, utrumque sexum honoravit Christus:
But Saint Ambrose hath reconciled this difference, by dividing christ equally between them thus. Virum assumendo, & de foemina nascendo, utrumque sexum honoravit Christus:
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and that is the two really distinguished natures united in the one and undivided person of our Mediatour, the humanity and the Divinity of the Sonne of God.
and that is the two really distinguished nature's united in the one and undivided person of our Mediator, the humanity and the Divinity of the Son of God.
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And (as here in my text,) so all along throughout the whole course of his life, fom his birth to his baptisme, from his baptisme to his death and passion you shall observe how this child, and this sonne; the Divinity, and the Humanity of Christ, (like Hypocrates his twins,) goe hand in hand together.
And (as Here in my text,) so all along throughout the Whole course of his life, From his birth to his Baptism, from his Baptism to his death and passion you shall observe how this child, and this son; the Divinity, and the Humanity of christ, (like Hypocrates his twins,) go hand in hand together.
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But do you not see at the same time, Kings by inspiration come from the East to doe him homage, do you not read how they brought their presents to him, Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrhe;
But do you not see At the same time, Kings by inspiration come from the East to do him homage, do you not read how they brought their presents to him, Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh;
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Gold representing the Kingly office, Francumcense the Priestly, and Myrrhe the Propheticall office which hee was borne to, and which he was to beare and exercise in the Church. Behold A Sonne.
Gold representing the Kingly office, Francumcense the Priestly, and Myrrh the Prophetical office which he was born to, and which he was to bear and exercise in the Church. Behold A Son.
When he was to be baptized he submits himselfe unto an ordinance, and to receive it at the hands of a man infinitely meaner then himselfe, one that profeseth he was not worthy to unloose the latchet of his shooe,
When he was to be baptised he submits himself unto an Ordinance, and to receive it At the hands of a man infinitely meaner then himself, one that profeseth he was not worthy to unloose the latchet of his shoe,
When his parents (as the manner was) went up to Jerusalem to the feast of the Passeover, they tooke him along with them, he was numbred among other children,
When his Parents (as the manner was) went up to Jerusalem to the feast of the Passover, they took him along with them, he was numbered among other children,
and as an ordinary child hee went in the multitude with the rest, when his parents missing him rebuked him for it, hee submitted to their reprehension,
and as an ordinary child he went in the multitude with the rest, when his Parents missing him rebuked him for it, he submitted to their reprehension,
But do you not read, how at the same time being but twelve yeares old, he went into the Temple, presented himselfe among the Doctors, disputed with them, both hearing them and posing them, asking them questions, resolving their doubts,
But do you not read, how At the same time being but twelve Years old, he went into the Temple, presented himself among the Doctors, disputed with them, both hearing them and posing them, asking them questions, resolving their doubts,
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and power of his enemies, scourged, crowned, crucified, hanging on the Crosse, bowing downe his head sorrowing, complaining, weeping, bleeding, dying. Behold the Child.
and power of his enemies, scourged, crowned, Crucified, hanging on the Cross, bowing down his head sorrowing, complaining, weeping, bleeding, dying. Behold the Child.
and throughout the whole course of our blessed Redeemers life) the glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud, the divinity of the Sonne of God breaking out through the cloud and veyle of his flesh,
and throughout the Whole course of our blessed Redeemer's life) the glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud, the divinity of the Son of God breaking out through the cloud and veil of his Flesh,
nor blood to shed, without which there is no redemption, (for the God head is impatible.) Had he beene onely man, he could never have gone through the great worke of our redemption, he could never have stood under the great weight of his Fathers wrath,
nor blood to shed, without which there is no redemption, (for the God head is impatible.) Had he been only man, he could never have gone through the great work of our redemption, he could never have stood under the great weight of his Father's wrath,
And had he beene onely God, he could not have satisfied the justice of God for the sinne of man, which required that satisfaction should be made in that nature that had offended:
And had he been only God, he could not have satisfied the Justice of God for the sin of man, which required that satisfaction should be made in that nature that had offended:
and what satisfaction had it been for God to satisfie himselfe upon himselfe, for the sinne and offence that was committed against him by another? There was a necessity (therefore) that he should be both, that the Child and the Sonne together;
and what satisfaction had it been for God to satisfy himself upon himself, for the sin and offence that was committed against him by Another? There was a necessity (Therefore) that he should be both, that the Child and the Son together;
1 There was a necessity that hee should be man that so he might punctually satisfie the justice of God for the sinne of man, answering for sinne in that nature that had committed it. Therefore A Child.
1 There was a necessity that he should be man that so he might punctually satisfy the Justice of God for the sin of man, answering for sin in that nature that had committed it. Therefore A Child.
And there was a necessity hee should be God too, that by the dignity of his person hee might adde value to his sufferings and obedience, to make them meritorious and of a sufficient price to ransome the sinne of thousands Therefore A Sonne.
And there was a necessity he should be God too, that by the dignity of his person he might add valve to his sufferings and Obedience, to make them meritorious and of a sufficient price to ransom the sin of thousands Therefore A Son.
even a body capable of death, and blood to be shed for remission of sinne for the taking off of the sentence of death that was gone out against us: Therefore A Child.
even a body capable of death, and blood to be shed for remission of sin for the taking off of the sentence of death that was gone out against us: Therefore A Child.
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And here (beloved) you have the revelation of that great mystery, the mystery of godlinesse, the mystery of which Saint Paul writes to Tymothy, 1 Tim: 3.16. NONLATINALPHABET, without controversie great is the mystery of godlinesse:
And Here (Beloved) you have the Revelation of that great mystery, the mystery of godliness, the mystery of which Saint Paul writes to Timothy, 1 Tim: 3.16., without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
and his grace are all set aworke in this great designe, and the result of them all is, just the burthen of the Angels song, Glory to God on high, peace on earth beneath, and towards men good will.
and his grace Are all Set awork in this great Design, and the result of them all is, just the burden of the Angels song, Glory to God on high, peace on earth beneath, and towards men good will.
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and yet he not suffer in the honour of his truth and justice which had past against them the sentence of death, In quo die commederis morte morieris:
and yet he not suffer in the honour of his truth and Justice which had passed against them the sentence of death, In quo die commederis morte Morieris:
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There s in the 85. Psalme, and 10. verse, a sweet passage of the Prophet David, Mercy and truth are met together, righteousnesse and peace have kissed each other:
There s in the 85. Psalm, and 10. verse, a sweet passage of the Prophet David, Mercy and truth Are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other:
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and in that nature suffer all, that mankind should have suffered, and doe all that hee should have done, that so all this being imputed unto him, he might have the benefit of it, that he might be excused from suffering,
and in that nature suffer all, that mankind should have suffered, and do all that he should have done, that so all this being imputed unto him, he might have the benefit of it, that he might be excused from suffering,
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yea and that with great severity too, he would not spare him, although in the extremity of the conflict he begg'd of him that he would, he desired that that cup might passe from him, yet he would not heare him,
yea and that with great severity too, he would not spare him, although in the extremity of the conflict he begged of him that he would, he desired that that cup might pass from him, yet he would not hear him,
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See here how in this mystery mercy and truth are met together, righteousnesse and peace (in this Child and in this Sonne) kisse each other. Behold how the wisedome and the power, the justice and the grace of Almighty God all worke together,
See Here how in this mystery mercy and truth Are met together, righteousness and peace (in this Child and in this Son) kiss each other. Behold how the Wisdom and the power, the Justice and the grace of Almighty God all work together,
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what an honour is this to our flesh to be taken into union with the divine nature in the person of the Sonne of God? What an exaltation is this of our nature, that the Prince of Glory should vouchsafe to cloth him selfe with it,
what an honour is this to our Flesh to be taken into Union with the divine nature in the person of the Son of God? What an exaltation is this of our nature, that the Prince of Glory should vouchsafe to cloth him self with it,
and (in our names) of the heavenly mansions which hee hath purchased and provided for us? Quid est homo? Lord what is man that thou shouldest thus consider him, or the sonne of man that thou shouldest thus regard him? thou hast made him little lower then the Angels.
and (in our names) of the heavenly mansions which he hath purchased and provided for us? Quid est homo? Lord what is man that thou Shouldst thus Consider him, or the son of man that thou Shouldst thus regard him? thou hast made him little lower then the Angels.
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Nay in this respect higher then the Angels, for he tooke not upon him the nature of Angels, but hee tooke upon him the nature of Adam, the seed of Abraham:
Nay in this respect higher then the Angels, for he took not upon him the nature of Angels, but he took upon him the nature of Adam, the seed of Abraham:
hence arises a nearer affinity (consanguinity rather) betweene Christ and us, then is between Christ and the Angels, he becoming flesh of our flesh, and bone of our bone, by this are wee made sonnes of God, brethren of Christ,
hence arises a nearer affinity (consanguinity rather) between christ and us, then is between christ and the Angels, he becoming Flesh of our Flesh, and bone of our bone, by this Are we made Sons of God, brothers of christ,
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and coheirs with him of an Inheritance in glory. This is an high priviledge, and a great benefit which wee receive by this mystery. The enobling of our natures. And
and coheirs with him of an Inheritance in glory. This is an high privilege, and a great benefit which we receive by this mystery. The ennobling of our nature's. And
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for by vertue of this union of our natures with his, and his with ours, th•re flowes from him into us an influence of grace, by which he (through his spirit) lives in us,
for by virtue of this Union of our nature's with his, and his with ours, th•re flows from him into us an influence of grace, by which he (through his Spirit) lives in us,
and working in us, we are enabled to live that life which is according to godlinesse, to mortifie our corruptions, to deny our selves with all our corrupt lusts and passions, to crucifie the flesh, to despise the world with all the corruptions that are in it through lust, to doe and to suffer for his name, above the power of nature by a higher power and principle of grace received from above.
and working in us, we Are enabled to live that life which is according to godliness, to mortify our corruptions, to deny our selves with all our corrupt Lustiest and passion, to crucify the Flesh, to despise the world with all the corruptions that Are in it through lust, to do and to suffer for his name, above the power of nature by a higher power and principle of grace received from above.
3. The third is an interest in the Lord Jesus, and with him in all that is his, in all his righteousnesse, merits, holinesse, obedience, in all that he hath done and suffered for us, it is all ours, wee have a right in it,
3. The third is an Interest in the Lord jesus, and with him in all that is his, in all his righteousness, merits, holiness, Obedience, in all that he hath done and suffered for us, it is all ours, we have a right in it,
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for from this union of our natures, there followes a Communion, and a common interest betweene us, of all that we have or are (which is communicable) by vertue of this union our sinnes are laid upon him,
for from this Union of our nature's, there follows a Communion, and a Common Interest between us, of all that we have or Are (which is communicable) by virtue of this Union our Sins Are laid upon him,
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marke this Scripture well, it containes in it a truth more pretious then the gold of Ophir: the union (should I say) nay more, the Identity of Christ with his Church, they make but one body:
mark this Scripture well, it contains in it a truth more precious then the gold of Ophir: the Union (should I say) nay more, the Identity of christ with his Church, they make but one body:
but is nomen collectivum, a collective name, comprehending in it, together with himselfe his whole Church, with every child and member of the same, all making up but one body, even so is Christ, where (as if they were himselfe) and he not himselfe without them, see how hee vouchsafeth them his owne name, Even so is Christ: so hee calls them,
but is Nome collectivum, a collective name, comprehending in it, together with himself his Whole Church, with every child and member of the same, all making up but one body, even so is christ, where (as if they were himself) and he not himself without them, see how he vouchsafeth them his own name, Even so is christ: so he calls them,
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for from this union and mysticall marriage of our natures together, there followes a sympathy betweene him and us, whereby that which is done to the one, is done to the other also,
for from this Union and mystical marriage of our nature's together, there follows a Sympathy between him and us, whereby that which is done to the one, is done to the other also,
For in as much as you did it to the least of these little ones, you did it unto mee, Matth. 25. Againe, you cannot offer the least wrong or injury to any of them,
For in as much as you did it to the least of these little ones, you did it unto me, Matthew 25. Again, you cannot offer the least wrong or injury to any of them,
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If Saul be travelling to Damascus with commission to persecute the members, the head lookes downe from heaven and complaines NONLATINALPHABET Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou mee? Act. 9. not mine,
If Saul be traveling to Damascus with commission to persecute the members, the head looks down from heaven and complains Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? Act. 9. not mine,
Oh that this sympathy were reciprocall in us too, that the same mind were in us towards Christ Jesus, which is in him towards us, that we could be sensible of the wrong,
O that this Sympathy were reciprocal in us too, that the same mind were in us towards christ jesus, which is in him towards us, that we could be sensible of the wrong,
The rebukes of them that fell upon thee fell upon mee And, do not I hate them that hate thee? even as if they were mine enemies? Yes, I beare him witnesse hee did,
The rebukes of them that fell upon thee fell upon me And, do not I hate them that hate thee? even as if they were mine enemies? Yes, I bear him witness he did,
and the honour of God as this Prophet did, and that wee did shew our love to God, by taking to heart the wrongs and dishonours that are daily done unto him (in his Church, his Children, his Cause, his Ordinances, his Names, his Sabbaths, in all thar is deare unto him) as if it were done unto our selves, the Lord would surely take it very well at our hands,
and the honour of God as this Prophet did, and that we did show our love to God, by taking to heart the wrongs and dishonours that Are daily done unto him (in his Church, his Children, his Cause, his Ordinances, his Names, his Sabbaths, in all thar is deer unto him) as if it were done unto our selves, the Lord would surely take it very well At our hands,
nor looke upon him in his Majestie, but wee shall be oppressed by his glory (No man can see mee and live) but to God incarnate, to God manifested in the flesh, wee may, and live:
nor look upon him in his Majesty, but we shall be oppressed by his glory (No man can see me and live) but to God incarnate, to God manifested in the Flesh, we may, and live:
and if we dare not be too bold with the Sonne, yet let us looke upon the Child, inviting us to the throne of grace, to partake of the plenty of his Fathers Court.
and if we Dare not be too bold with the Son, yet let us look upon the Child, inviting us to the throne of grace, to partake of the plenty of his Father's Court.
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what wonderfull fruits, and effects are brought forth by this wonderfull designe, all suitable to the greatnesse of the meanes, by which they were wrought,
what wonderful fruits, and effects Are brought forth by this wonderful Design, all suitable to the greatness of the means, by which they were wrought,
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and where there was such a Councell Table to deliberate and to resolve, and such a person to execute, needs must the effects of both be high and glorious, suitable to the honour, greatnesse, wisedome,
and where there was such a Council Table to deliberate and to resolve, and such a person to execute, needs must the effects of both be high and glorious, suitable to the honour, greatness, Wisdom,
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and the Jew shall looke upon him whom they have rejected, and the Arrians, Eunomians, Ebionites, Corinthians, Photinians, Socinians, and Mohomitans, shall looke upon him whom they have denyed,
and the Jew shall look upon him whom they have rejected, and the Arians, Eunomians, Ebionites, Corinthians, Photinians, socinians, and Mohomitans, shall look upon him whom they have denied,
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I Have given you an account of the first generall part of the Text inquiring of the person, who and what hee is of whom the Prophet speaketh this as he is here represented to us under the names and notions of A Child, A Sonne, and there in I have discovered unto you the stupendious mystery which lyes coucht under these two words,
I Have given you an account of the First general part of the Text inquiring of the person, who and what he is of whom the Prophet speaks this as he is Here represented to us under the names and notions of A Child, A Son, and there in I have discovered unto you the stupendious mystery which lies couched under these two words,
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and is clearly made out from them, and that is t•• •w• really distinguisht natures, united in the on• individed person of our Mediatour, the Deity & the Humanity of the Son of God, both made good not only out of the text,
and is clearly made out from them, and that is t•• •w• really distinguished nature's, united in the on• individed person of our Mediator, the Deity & the Humanity of the Son of God, both made good not only out of the text,
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but all along throughout the whole course of his life, from his birth to his baptisme, from his baptisme to his death as in the severall passages of them all I have observed:
but all along throughout the Whole course of his life, from his birth to his Baptism, from his Baptism to his death as in the several passages of them all I have observed:
and the veyle of the Temple rent for the Sonne, and generally throughout the whole course of his life in the severall eminent passages of it you saw the glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud, infallible evidences of the Deity, breaking out through the cloud and veile of his flesh.
and the veil of the Temple rend for the Son, and generally throughout the Whole course of his life in the several eminent passages of it you saw the glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud, infallible evidences of the Deity, breaking out through the cloud and veil of his Flesh.
and surely there is more of the mystery in it, which yet we have not discovered when the first Adam was created he was made A man, not A child; created, not begotten;
and surely there is more of the mystery in it, which yet we have not discovered when the First Adam was created he was made A man, not A child; created, not begotten;
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and degrees of his humiliation, which in the wombe, and from the wombe in his childhood and infancy hee past through, must he needs become A Child, be conceived in the wombe,
and Degrees of his humiliation, which in the womb, and from the womb in his childhood and infancy he passed through, must he needs become A Child, be conceived in the womb,
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1 First in respect of the posterity of Adam in generall, it was necessary that our Mediatour should become a Child, be conceived in the wombe, and borne.
1 First in respect of the posterity of Adam in general, it was necessary that our Mediator should become a Child, be conceived in the womb, and born.
and undertaking to satisfie the justice of God for this sinne, and to cure us of so grievous a disease that layes hold on us in the very wombe is faine to descend into the wombe of a daughter of Eve, there to take our nature upon him and there to be conceived though without sinne,
and undertaking to satisfy the Justice of God for this sin, and to cure us of so grievous a disease that lays hold on us in the very womb is feign to descend into the womb of a daughter of Eve, there to take our nature upon him and there to be conceived though without sin,
and of her to be borne, but without iniquity, a pure birth that so by the purity of his humane nature imputed unto us the impurity of ours may be cured and cleansed,
and of her to be born, but without iniquity, a pure birth that so by the purity of his humane nature imputed unto us the impurity of ours may be cured and cleansed,
and much comfort shall you reap by it when you apprehend it aright) There is I say A method observed by the second Adam in curing the evills which we have received from the first, it is a methodicall cure, wherein the second Adam hath trac't the first step, by step,
and much Comfort shall you reap by it when you apprehend it aright) There is I say A method observed by the second Adam in curing the evils which we have received from the First, it is a methodical cure, wherein the second Adam hath traced the First step, by step,
First, by depraving their natures, this is that which is called Originall sinne, the corruption and depravation of our natures from that which we were by creation, by this hee struck us dead in the very wombe, by this we are wicked as soone as we are,
First, by depraving their nature's, this is that which is called Original sin, the corruption and depravation of our nature's from that which we were by creation, by this he struck us dead in the very womb, by this we Are wicked as soon as we Are,
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The second thing wherein hee undid us was, by breaking Covenant with God in failing in the performance of the condition of it which said thus fac hoc & vives, doe this and thou shalt live,
The second thing wherein he undid us was, by breaking Covenant with God in failing in the performance of the condition of it which said thus fac hoc & vives, do this and thou shalt live,
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And the third was by his actuall rebellion against God, and positive disobedience, by which he desperately brake the Commandement in the minatory part of it, which said, In quo die comederis morte morieris, in the day that thou eatest thou shalt die the death and so made us liable to all the miseries of this life,
And the third was by his actual rebellion against God, and positive disobedience, by which he desperately brake the Commandment in the minatory part of it, which said, In quo die comederis morte Morieris, in the day that thou Eatest thou shalt die the death and so made us liable to all the misery's of this life,
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By his privative disobedience breaking the holy Comandement, in the mandatory part of it he forfeited to himselfe and us the inheritance of Paradise, our right and title to the Kingdome of Heaven,
By his privative disobedience breaking the holy Commandment, in the mandatory part of it he forfeited to himself and us the inheritance of Paradise, our right and title to the Kingdom of Heaven,
1 First for the cure of our Originall sinne he applies his Originall righteousnesse, that he may punctually satisfie the justice of God for the depravation of our natures, the sinne wherein wee are conceived and borne, himselfe is conceived by the holy Ghost,
1 First for the cure of our Original sin he Applies his Original righteousness, that he may punctually satisfy the Justice of God for the depravation of our nature's, the sin wherein we Are conceived and born, himself is conceived by the holy Ghost,
2 Secondly, for relieving of us in the second of these evills, our failing in performance of the condition of the Covenant of workes he applyes unto us his active obedience, by which he fulfilled the Law for us in every part and particle of it in the dayes of his flesh, that so by this his obedience imputed unto us he might punctually satisfie the Justice of God for all our failings,
2 Secondly, for relieving of us in the second of these evils, our failing in performance of the condition of the Covenant of works he Applies unto us his active Obedience, by which he fulfilled the Law for us in every part and particle of it in the days of his Flesh, that so by this his Obedience imputed unto us he might punctually satisfy the justice of God for all our failings,
3 And for the relieving of us in the third, the transgression of the Law and holy Commandement in the minatory part, by actuall sinnes and positive disobedience hee applyes unto us his passive obedience, himselfe bearing our sinnes in his body upon the tree, and by his death taking off from us that sentence of death that was gone out against us:
3 And for the relieving of us in the third, the Transgression of the Law and holy Commandment in the minatory part, by actual Sins and positive disobedience he Applies unto us his passive Obedience, himself bearing our Sins in his body upon the tree, and by his death taking off from us that sentence of death that was gone out against us:
and by his active for all our failings and our sins of omission, by his passive obedience he hath freed us A poena sensus, from the punishment of paine,
and by his active for all our failings and our Sins of omission, by his passive Obedience he hath freed us A poena sensus, from the punishment of pain,
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and of his death in his passion, hee hath fulfilled for us all righteousnesse, he is become unto us A perfect Saviomr, and hath wrought out for us plentifull redemption.
and of his death in his passion, he hath fulfilled for us all righteousness, he is become unto us A perfect Saviomr, and hath wrought out for us plentiful redemption.
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and performed the condition of the Covenant of workes in our behalfe, yet he had not wrought out for us plentifull redemption, he had by this his active obedience, onely fulfilled the Law in the mandatory part of it, and so satisfied the justice of God for our sinnes of omission,
and performed the condition of the Covenant of works in our behalf, yet he had not wrought out for us plentiful redemption, he had by this his active Obedience, only fulfilled the Law in the mandatory part of it, and so satisfied the Justice of God for our Sins of omission,
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yet he had not wrought out for us plentifull redemption, hee had indeed by this his passive obedience satisfied the justice of God for all our sinnes of commission too,
yet he had not wrought out for us plentiful redemption, he had indeed by this his passive Obedience satisfied the Justice of God for all our Sins of commission too,
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and originall corruption in which wee are conceived and borne, but that he might cleare us of this sin also and so become unto us a perfect Saviour and worke out for us Plentifull redemption, it was necessary that hee should be incarnate that in the very wombe hee should take our nature upon him,
and original corruption in which we Are conceived and born, but that he might clear us of this since also and so become unto us a perfect Saviour and work out for us Plentiful redemption, it was necessary that he should be incarnate that in the very womb he should take our nature upon him,
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And so by grace derived from these three parts in the obedience of the second Adam we are perfectly cured of all the evill wee receaved from the first, by the merit of his incarnation in his holy birth by his active obedience in his holy life,
And so by grace derived from these three parts in the Obedience of the second Adam we Are perfectly cured of all the evil we received from the First, by the merit of his incarnation in his holy birth by his active Obedience in his holy life,
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The second reason of this part and passage in the obedience of our Mediatour, and of this so low degree of his humiliation, respects the Woman, more especially even Eve with all her daughters,
The second reason of this part and passage in the Obedience of our Mediator, and of this so low degree of his humiliation, respects the Woman, more especially even Eve with all her daughters,
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if you read but the processe made against her, and the doome pronounc't upon her at the day of her tryall, you will finde a heavier charge against her,
if you read but the process made against her, and the doom pronounced upon her At the day of her trial, you will find a Heavier charge against her,
vers. Yet neverthelesse through child-bearing she shall be savd if they continue in Faith and Charity with holinesse and sobroetie, which because it is a very intricate Scripture one of those which are hard to be understood,
vers. Yet nevertheless through childbearing she shall be saved if they continue in Faith and Charity with holiness and sobroetie, which Because it is a very intricate Scripture one of those which Are hard to be understood,
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it out both for my own and others satisfaction which that I may doe, I must intreat you to looke back with me to 2. or 3. verses going before, there you shall finde the Apostle had laid 2 heavy yokes upon her, Silence and Subiection, V. 11. And that you may know what silence he meanes, in the next verse hee interprets himselfe and tells you he meanes silence as tis put in opposition to teaching, or publique preaching.
it out both for my own and Others satisfaction which that I may do, I must entreat you to look back with me to 2. or 3. Verses going before, there you shall find the Apostle had laid 2 heavy yokes upon her, Silence and Subjection, V. 11. And that you may know what silence he means, in the next verse he interprets himself and tells you he means silence as this put in opposition to teaching, or public preaching.
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I permit not a woman to teach (though I see not but by the grounds upon which most men take upon them to teach now adaies she hath as good a licence to teach as any of them all,
I permit not a woman to teach (though I see not but by the grounds upon which most men take upon them to teach now adais she hath as good a licence to teach as any of them all,
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but St Paul that had reason to knowe their gifts of ability well enough, and their desire to exercise them in the Church yet directly silences them as to this intent, she that preacht such false doctrine to her husband as whereby she had undone us all, he thinks it fit she should be silence't from ever preaching more.
but Saint Paul that had reason to know their Gifts of ability well enough, and their desire to exercise them in the Church yet directly silences them as to this intent, she that preached such false Doctrine to her husband as whereby she had undone us all, he thinks it fit she should be silenced from ever preaching more.
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For Adam was not in the transgression, but Eve being deceived was in the transgression, that is comparatiuely nothing so deeply as shee was, hee was in it but as accessary she was the principall,
For Adam was not in the Transgression, but Eve being deceived was in the Transgression, that is comparatively nothing so deeply as she was, he was in it but as accessary she was the principal,
for first shee seduced him & so became an Agent for Satan to prevaile with her husband to doe that which himselfe was confident he could never have perswaded him too. 2ly, She was first in the transgression. A grievous aggravation,
for First she seduced him & so became an Agent for Satan to prevail with her husband to do that which himself was confident he could never have persuaded him too. 2ly, She was First in the Transgression. A grievous aggravation,
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or knowledge either, for sure enough the iubtle Serpent watcht the advantage of such an opportunity to attempt her in the absence of her husband whom he might well imagine would have prevented her transgression and given her better counsell,
or knowledge either, for sure enough the iubtle Serpent watched the advantage of such an opportunity to attempt her in the absence of her husband whom he might well imagine would have prevented her Transgression and given her better counsel,
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& what a grievous errour was this in her to adventure upon such a fact of so infinite consequence as this was upon which depended the everlasting weale or woe of her selfe and all her posterity after her;
& what a grievous error was this in her to adventure upon such a fact of so infinite consequence as this was upon which depended the everlasting weal or woe of her self and all her posterity After her;
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and whose advise in all reason she should have desired, but she staid not for that she hearkned to the Serpent promising high things unto her to ensue upon her eating and she believed him,
and whose Advice in all reason she should have desired, but she stayed not for that she hearkened to the Serpent promising high things unto her to ensue upon her eating and she believed him,
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and so without ever acquainting him with it, she eat of it, shee was first in the transgression, this as it was the aggravation of her sin so it might be some extenuation to Adams sinne, who did therein but second what she had done before,
and so without ever acquainting him with it, she eat of it, she was First in the Transgression, this as it was the aggravation of her since so it might be Some extenuation to Adams sin, who did therein but second what she had done before,
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for by her eating, the Covenant was broken, the law transgressed, and though Adam had not eaten at all yet she had done enough to undoe us all at least her selfe and all her daughters which were involved in the transgression with her and with whom they all stood and fell;
for by her eating, the Covenant was broken, the law transgressed, and though Adam had not eaten At all yet she had done enough to undo us all At least her self and all her daughters which were involved in the Transgression with her and with whom they all stood and fell;
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even into danher of perishing everlastingly, what else meanes this adversative here in the Text neverthelesse. Neverthelesse (through child-bearing she shall be saved.
even into danher of perishing everlastingly, what Else means this adversative Here in the Text nevertheless. Nevertheless (through childbearing she shall be saved.
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It shews plainly that if God had not found out a remedy for her, if God of his goodnesse had not provided a meanes whereby she might be relieved in this dangerous case she could not have beene saved.
It shows plainly that if God had not found out a remedy for her, if God of his Goodness had not provided a means whereby she might be relieved in this dangerous case she could not have been saved.
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Hence hath arisen the question whether Eve were saved or no, and from that another touching the state of all her sexe for her sake, the opening of this Text shall cleare them both.
Hence hath arisen the question whither Eve were saved or no, and from that Another touching the state of all her sex for her sake, the opening of this Text shall clear them both.
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That both Adam and Eve our first parents were saved, we nothing doubt, yea Origen and •••iphanius have recorded it that after Adam had finished his daies on earth,
That both Adam and Eve our First Parents were saved, we nothing doubt, yea Origen and •••iphanius have recorded it that After Adam had finished his days on earth,
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and was returned to his dust from whence he was taken, he was buried in mount Calvary in the very place whereabout 4000 yeares after the Crosse was set on which Christ the second Adam was crucified.
and was returned to his dust from whence he was taken, he was buried in mount Calvary in the very place whereabout 4000 Years After the Cross was Set on which christ the second Adam was Crucified.
A wonderfull providence (if true) Vt primus virtutem sanguinis Christi sentiret, qui primus peccati author fuerit, that he might first tast the power and vertue of Christs blood which was first cause of shedding it and what fitter objects for the Lord Iesus on which to shew his power to save, then those very persons on whom Satan had used all his skill, and power to destroy.
A wonderful providence (if true) Vt primus virtutem Blood Christ sentiret, qui primus peccati author fuerit, that he might First taste the power and virtue of Christ blood which was First cause of shedding it and what fitter objects for the Lord Iesus on which to show his power to save, then those very Persons on whom Satan had used all his skill, and power to destroy.
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1 Of the sore paine and travaile which women indure in chid-bearing, which being laid upon them as a punishment for this their transgression by enduring it with patience in the acknowledgment of their offence that brought it upon them they make some amends for that which they had done amisse,
1 Of the soar pain and travail which women endure in chid-bearing, which being laid upon them as a punishment for this their Transgression by enduring it with patience in the acknowledgment of their offence that brought it upon them they make Some amends for that which they had done amiss,
So Danaeus & others both equally mistaken, neither in the one nor in the other have they hit the Apostles meaning, examine it a litle and you shall see whether they have or no.
So Danaeus & Others both equally mistaken, neither in the one nor in the other have they hit the Apostles meaning, examine it a little and you shall see whither they have or no.
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then what doe we by this doctrine but establish a Purgatory, and set out a way of satisfying for sin and meriting life and salvation by doing and suffering? Moreover,
then what do we by this Doctrine but establish a Purgatory, and Set out a Way of satisfying for since and meriting life and salvation by doing and suffering? Moreover,
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if child bearing in this sense be the soveraigne remedy of recovering that sexe out of the danger they have brought upon themselves by that great transgression and the meanes whereby they shall be saved, what shall become of the barren wombe that beares not,
if child bearing in this sense be the sovereign remedy of recovering that sex out of the danger they have brought upon themselves by that great Transgression and the means whereby they shall be saved, what shall become of the barren womb that bears not,
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but to finde out the Apostles meaning, here we must finde out another child-bearing, such as all the daughters of Eve have a share in, such as in which the barren as well as the bearing wombe, the maiden that never knew man as well as the married wife hath an equall interest.
but to find out the Apostles meaning, Here we must find out Another childbearing, such as all the daughters of Eve have a share in, such as in which the barren as well as the bearing womb, the maiden that never knew man as well as the married wife hath an equal Interest.
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This place therefore may be best expounded by another place of the same Apostles. Gal. 3. Where the Apostle discoursing of the promise of God to Abraham. Gen. 22.18. In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, excellently observes:
This place Therefore may be best expounded by Another place of the same Apostles. Gal. 3. Where the Apostle discoursing of the promise of God to Abraham. Gen. 22.18. In thy seed shall all the Nations of the earth be blessed, excellently observes:
By the like analogy, as Paul here interprets Moses, so wil I interpret Paul, he saith not in this place the woman shall be saved by bearing of Children as speaking of many, but NONLATINALPHABET:
By the like analogy, as Paul Here interprets Moses, so will I interpret Paul, he Says not in this place the woman shall be saved by bearing of Children as speaking of many, but:
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But if this be so why was not the mentioning of the Child enough, by the Child she shall be saved, what need any mention of the bearing of it by Child-bearing? she shall be saved?
But if this be so why was not the mentioning of the Child enough, by the Child she shall be saved, what need any mention of the bearing of it by Childbearing? she shall be saved?
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Yes there is something in that too, there is an emphasis in that, even by the bearing of the Child doth the woman gaine not only honour and reputatation above the man,
Yes there is something in that too, there is an emphasis in that, even by the bearing of the Child does the woman gain not only honour and Reputation above the man,
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but reparation in her losse and comfort after her fall suitable to the danger she had fallen into ▪ by this her Child-birth shee receives more grace from him,
but reparation in her loss and Comfort After her fallen suitable to the danger she had fallen into ▪ by this her Childbirth she receives more grace from him,
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and this the Scripture takes speciall notice of, and often mentions for her consolation. Gen. 3.15. Semen mulieris, the seed of the woman shall breake the Serpents head, not so of the man, he did not so much as share with her in this honour. Gal. 4.4.
and this the Scripture Takes special notice of, and often mentions for her consolation. Gen. 3.15. Semen Mulieris, the seed of the woman shall break the Serpents head, not so of the man, he did not so much as share with her in this honour. Gal. 4.4.
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from her substance, did he take that flesh which hee offered up in sacrifice to God for us, from her body did he take that blood which he shed for the redemption of the world, he could truly call a woman his mother,
from her substance, did he take that Flesh which he offered up in sacrifice to God for us, from her body did he take that blood which he shed for the redemption of the world, he could truly call a woman his mother,
and bone of my bone, so could the second Eve, in whom all the daughters of the first are repair'd and restor'd, say to to the Saviour of the world, Thou art flesh of my flesh,
and bone of my bone, so could the second Eve, in whom all the daughters of the First Are repaired and restored, say to to the Saviour of the world, Thou art Flesh of my Flesh,
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See how the goodnesse of God for the comfort of that sexe against this their grievous fall hath provided a remedy suitable to their maladie, a measure of consolation answerable to their dejection, a ground of hope agreeable to their feares & doubts, a reparation proportionable to their losse,
See how the Goodness of God for the Comfort of that sex against this their grievous fallen hath provided a remedy suitable to their malady, a measure of consolation answerable to their dejection, a ground of hope agreeable to their fears & doubts, a reparation proportionable to their loss,
if they were first in the transgression, they are likewise first in being instrumentall in the meanes of our salvation if they were deepest in the guilt of the prevarication they were fairest for the meanes of their reparation.
if they were First in the Transgression, they Are likewise First in being instrumental in the means of our salvation if they were Deepest in the guilt of the prevarication they were Fairest for the means of their reparation.
but to the woman her selfe, upon whom these duties are especially charged as cautions or preservatives to keepe her from ever falling into the like sinne againe, as you shall heare anon:
but to the woman her self, upon whom these duties Are especially charged as cautions or preservatives to keep her from ever falling into the like sin again, as you shall hear anon:
but that they are not to bee understood here as charg'd upon her children is cleare by this, that they are charged as conditions upō which she is to be saved,
but that they Are not to be understood Here as charged upon her children is clear by this, that they Are charged as conditions upon which she is to be saved,
now if to this intent the conditions here mentioned be charged upon thē then by this doctrine may Parents be saved by the holinesse and righteousnesse of their children which is cleane contrary to the exact justice of God revealed in Scripture which saith iustus sua fide vivet, the iust shall live by his owne faith.
now if to this intent the conditions Here mentioned be charged upon them then by this Doctrine may Parents be saved by the holiness and righteousness of their children which is clean contrary to the exact Justice of God revealed in Scripture which Says Justus sua fide Vivet, the just shall live by his own faith.
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All the difficulty will be how we shall reconcile this seeming incongruity betweene the 2 pronouns shee and they, shee shall bee saved if they continue,
All the difficulty will be how we shall reconcile this seeming incongruity between the 2 pronouns she and they, she shall be saved if they continue,
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1 First divers Greek copies have it in the singular number, so Musculas, and so Theophilact reads it so Danaeus, and others, si permanserit, if shee continue, not they,
1 First diverse Greek copies have it in the singular number, so Muscles, and so Theophilact reads it so Danaeus, and Others, si permanserit, if she continue, not they,
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2 But be it so, that the latter Pronoune & Verbe be of the plurall number, it is usuall with the Hebrews to joyne singulars and pluralls together, in the two very first words of the holy Bible, you have such an expression.
2 But be it so, that the latter Pronoun & Verb be of the plural number, it is usual with the Hebrews to join singulars and Plurals together, in the two very First words of the holy bible, you have such an expression.
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yet is of plurall signification, nomen multitudinis, a name of multitude, such as Turba ruunt, collectivum á collective pronounce, comprehending in it not only Eve, but all woman kinde, all her whole sexe and race descended from her,
yet is of plural signification, Nome multitudinis, a name of multitude, such as Turba ruunt, collectivum á collective pronounce, comprehending in it not only Eve, but all woman kind, all her Whole sex and raze descended from her,
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and so is aequivalent and of as large extent as they in the next word, she, that is Eve with all her daughters, all her sexe, all the whole race of womankind descēded frō her shall be saved, If they continue in the faith and loue, with holinesse and sobriety.
and so is equivalent and of as large extent as they in the next word, she, that is Eve with all her daughters, all her sex, all the Whole raze of womankind descended from her shall be saved, If they continue in the faith and love, with holiness and sobriety.
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And that this charge concernes the woman more peculiarly it further appeares by the suitablenes of it to the sin by which she had transgrest, the foure duties here enjoyned being directly opposite to the foure sinnes by which in her first and great transgression she had offended, her first sinne was unbeliefe, God had said in the day that she did eat of that fruit, she should dye, the Devill told her she should not dye at all, and she believes him rather then God, she was an unbelieving soule,
And that this charge concerns the woman more peculiarly it further appears by the suitablenes of it to the since by which she had transgressed, the foure duties Here enjoined being directly opposite to the foure Sins by which in her First and great Transgression she had offended, her First sin was unbelief, God had said in the day that she did eat of that fruit, she should die, the devil told her she should not die At all, and she believes him rather then God, she was an unbelieving soul,
therefore the first duty charg'd upon her is Faith, if they continue in faith, the 2d fin was in violating the law of love which she ow'd both to God and to her husband, she slighted them both and adher'd to the Serpent as her better friend,
Therefore the First duty charged upon her is Faith, if they continue in faith, the 2d fin was in violating the law of love which she owed both to God and to her husband, she slighted them both and adhered to the Serpent as her better friend,
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and so by her grievous sinne drew not only upon her selfe, but upon all hers, corruption of nature, which like the leprosie of Gehazi, cleaves to them & their posterity for ever:
and so by her grievous sin drew not only upon her self, but upon all hers, corruption of nature, which like the leprosy of Gehazi, cleaves to them & their posterity for ever:
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and therefore the third duty enjoynd & charg'd upon her is holinesse. Lastly her fourth sinne was intemperance, in that all the variety of the fruits in the Paradise of God which he had so graciously and bountifully allowd her, not only for necessity but for delight too,
and Therefore the third duty enjoined & charged upon her is holiness. Lastly her fourth sin was intemperance, in that all the variety of the fruits in the Paradise of God which he had so graciously and bountifully allowed her, not only for necessity but for delight too,
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and therefore the fourth duty charged upon her is temperance or sobrietie if they continue in faith and love with holinesse and sobrietee, by all which duties directly opposite to the sins whereby she had transgrest, the Apostle doth not onely put them in minde of those sinnes, that in remembrance of them they may be humbled and caution'd against the like sinnes hereafter:
and Therefore the fourth duty charged upon her is temperance or sobriety if they continue in faith and love with holiness and sobriety, by all which duties directly opposite to the Sins whereby she had transgressed, the Apostle does not only put them in mind of those Sins, that in remembrance of them they may be humbled and cautioned against the like Sins hereafter:
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And this is the second reason enforcing the necessitie of the child-birth in my Text in reference to the woman and all women kinde, I have beene something large in opening this Scripture upon which this reason is grounded in regard of the difficulty of it,
And this is the second reason enforcing the necessity of the childbirth in my Text in Referente to the woman and all women kind, I have been something large in opening this Scripture upon which this reason is grounded in regard of the difficulty of it,
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and for justifying this interpretation and cleering it of those obje & ions which might seeme to question it, wherein I hope I have given you some reasonable satisfaction.
and for justifying this Interpretation and clearing it of those Obje & ions which might seem to question it, wherein I hope I have given you Some reasonable satisfaction.
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It is cleere by all the circumstances in the Text, and by the fulfilling of the prophesie since (which is the best interpretation of it) that by this Shiloh is meant none other but the Messiah. Jesus Christ the Saviour of the world,
It is clear by all the Circumstances in the Text, and by the fulfilling of the prophesy since (which is the best Interpretation of it) that by this Shiloh is meant none other but the Messiah. jesus christ the Saviour of the world,
This word NONLATINALPHABET with very little alteration either in sense or sound refers to a word, which in the originall signifies that part in a child-bearing woman which is called secundina, the After-birth, that filme which containes the Child in the womde after it is conceived,
This word with very little alteration either in sense or found refers to a word, which in the original signifies that part in a childbearing woman which is called Secundina, the Afterbirth, that film which contains the Child in the womde After it is conceived,
first by a Metonimy, naming the vessell containing for that which is contained in it, by Shiloh here is signified a man child NONLATINALPHABET a sonne and then by a synecdoche using a word more generall for that which is more particular and eminent in that kinde, by this childe is meant none other but the holy Child Iesus, the Christ, the Messiah that was to come in whom this prophesie was evidently fulfilled.
First by a Metonymy, naming the vessel containing for that which is contained in it, by Shiloh Here is signified a man child a son and then by a synecdoche using a word more general for that which is more particular and eminent in that kind, by this child is meant none other but the holy Child Iesus, the christ, the Messiah that was to come in whom this prophesy was evidently fulfilled.
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This is that then which in this prophesie is so remarkable, and speaks home to out purpose, That this holy Prophet, and Patriarch prophesiing of this great Prince the Messiah and preaching to the world the Saviour thereof, hee doth not shew you Christ upon the Crosse suffering for our sinnes,
This is that then which in this prophesy is so remarkable, and speaks home to out purpose, That this holy Prophet, and Patriarch prophesiing of this great Prince the Messiah and preaching to the world the Saviour thereof, he does not show you christ upon the Cross suffering for our Sins,
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nor Christ working miracles, going about and doing good, though all these were necessary parts of his, obedience and performances of the office of his Mediatorship respectively,
nor christ working Miracles, going about and doing good, though all these were necessary parts of his, Obedience and performances of the office of his Mediatorship respectively,
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but hee prophesies of Christ in Shiloh, he points at Christ in Shiloh, he sends you to Christ in Shiloh to Christ in the wombe, to Christ in his incarnation, to Christ in his conception, that you may knowe that you derive grace and vertue, not only from Christ crucified,
but he prophecies of christ in Shiloh, he points At christ in Shiloh, he sends you to christ in Shiloh to christ in the womb, to christ in his incarnation, to christ in his conception, that you may know that you derive grace and virtue, not only from christ Crucified,
Hence you shall observe that the holy penmen of our blessed Lords life and death, are as carefull and punctuall in giving you an account of his conception,
Hence you shall observe that the holy penmen of our blessed lords life and death, Are as careful and punctual in giving you an account of his conception,
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And the Apostolicall Creed teaches you and tells you, that it is not sufficient that you knowe and believe that he was crucified for you under Pontius Pilate, but also that he was conceived for you by the holy Ghost,
And the Apostolical Creed Teaches you and tells you, that it is not sufficient that you know and believe that he was Crucified for you under Pontius Pilate, but also that he was conceived for you by the holy Ghost,
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That the Infants even as yet unborne may have cause to praise him who out of a tender regard to them was content to take their nature and infirmities upon him in the wombe, that he might cure them:
That the Infants even as yet unborn may have cause to praise him who out of a tender regard to them was content to take their nature and infirmities upon him in the womb, that he might cure them:
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Ezek. 16. that may he by way of magnifying his compassion toward these little ones most suitably apply to them word for word, ver. 3. Thy Father was an Amorite, and thy Mother an Hittite.
Ezekiel 16. that may he by Way of magnifying his compassion towards these little ones most suitably apply to them word for word, ver. 3. Thy Father was an Amorite, and thy Mother an Hittite.
Vers. 4. And in thy nativitie when thou wast borne, thy navill was not cut, thou wast not washt with water to soften thee, thou wast not salted with salt, nor swadled with clothes.
Vers. 4. And in thy Nativity when thou wast born, thy navel was not Cut, thou wast not washed with water to soften thee, thou wast not salted with salt, nor swaddled with clothes.
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9 I washed thee with water, yea I washed away thy blood frous thee, I annointed thee with oyle, and I cloathed thee, &c. This was their case, and this was their cure, and such was his love to them and his compassion on them, that to the end he might effect it, he is content not only to be made man but to become a child too for their sakes.
9 I washed thee with water, yea I washed away thy blood frous thee, I anointed thee with oil, and I clothed thee, etc. This was their case, and this was their cure, and such was his love to them and his compassion on them, that to the end he might Effect it, he is content not only to be made man but to become a child too for their sakes.
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ANd now whar use shall we make of this Meditation, surely very great, It is of great use in the Church of God, well-nigh all the errors that men have runne into concerning Infants have proceeded from the ignorance of this Gospell truth,
ANd now whar use shall we make of this Meditation, surely very great, It is of great use in the Church of God, well-nigh all the errors that men have run into Concerning Infants have proceeded from the ignorance of this Gospel truth,
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1 First therefore it is of use for satisfaction of doubtfull minds in that Quaere which these times have made more questionable then ever (as indeed they have done all the other ordinances in the Church of Christ) concerning the lawfulnes of the baptizing of Infants? Who will doubt it when hee is sufficiently inform'd what grace and vertue they receive from the incarnation, and birth of the holy Child Iesus? And that the very end why hee became a Child and was conceived in the womb, was to merit it for them? Are they capable of corruption conveyed unto them from the first Adam, in their very conception,
1 First Therefore it is of use for satisfaction of doubtful minds in that Quaere which these times have made more questionable then ever (as indeed they have done all the other ordinances in the Church of christ) Concerning the lawfulness of the baptizing of Infants? Who will doubt it when he is sufficiently informed what grace and virtue they receive from the incarnation, and birth of the holy Child Iesus? And that the very end why he became a Child and was conceived in the womb, was to merit it for them? are they capable of corruption conveyed unto them from the First Adam, in their very conception,
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before they have done good or evill, and are they not capable of the grace merited for them and derived unto them from the second untill they come to be of 14. or 15. yeares of age? or if they be why should we deny unto them the seale of that covenant the grace whereof wee doe not deny them? Nay upon this ground I dare affirme that if it were possible, it were lawfull to baptize a childe in the very wombe.
before they have done good or evil, and Are they not capable of the grace merited for them and derived unto them from the second until they come to be of 14. or 15. Years of age? or if they be why should we deny unto them the seal of that Covenant the grace whereof we do not deny them? Nay upon this ground I Dare affirm that if it were possible, it were lawful to baptise a child in the very womb.
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Secondly, the knowledge of this truth is of use for confutation of the uncharitable doctrine of the Church of Rome concerning infants dying without baptisme, which cruelly condemnes all such (though not to the lowest hell) yet to a place belonging to it which they call Limbus infantum, the Limbus of Infants, a hard sentence, some of the Fathers likewise of better repute in the Church, have puzzeld themselves and been mistaken in this point, some of them condemning infants thus dying ad poenam damni, though excusing them from Poena sensus, that is, depriving them of the happinesse and joyes of heaven,
Secondly, the knowledge of this truth is of use for confutation of the uncharitable Doctrine of the Church of Room Concerning Infants dying without Baptism, which cruelly condemns all such (though not to the lowest hell) yet to a place belonging to it which they call Limbus Infantum, the Limbus of Infants, a hard sentence, Some of the Father's likewise of better repute in the Church, have puzzeld themselves and been mistaken in this point, Some of them condemning Infants thus dying ad poenam damn, though excusing them from Poena sensus, that is, depriving them of the happiness and Joys of heaven,
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or at least considered not the maine reason why he became such a one, nor the vertue and the grace which these little ones they speake of derive from him,
or At least considered not the main reason why he became such a one, nor the virtue and the grace which these little ones they speak of derive from him,
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and in particular from this degree of his humiliation, his conception, and incarnation, as the cure of their originall sinne and sanctification of their natures, their regeneration and new birth, all which (had meanes and opportunity for it been afforded) should and ought in the laver of regeneration to have been sealed up unto them, in the want of which and not the contempt of it, let us know for our cōfort that the grace of Almightie God is not so tied to his outward ordinance,
and in particular from this degree of his humiliation, his conception, and incarnation, as the cure of their original sin and sanctification of their nature's, their regeneration and new birth, all which (had means and opportunity for it been afforded) should and ought in the laver of regeneration to have been sealed up unto them, in the want of which and not the contempt of it, let us know for our Comfort that the grace of Almighty God is not so tied to his outward Ordinance,
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Thirdly, it is of use for consolation to tenderhearted parents mourning over their children either stilborne, or called out of the world before they were washt in the Laver of regeneration:
Thirdly, it is of use for consolation to tenderhearted Parents mourning over their children either stilborne, or called out of the world before they were washed in the Laver of regeneration:
Let them not give them for lost, nor mourne for them as men without hope when they see the grace derived from the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ takes hold of them in the very wombe,
Let them not give them for lost, nor mourn for them as men without hope when they see the grace derived from the incarnation of our Lord jesus christ Takes hold of them in the very womb,
5. Lastly, it is of use for reprehension of the ignorance and uncharitablenesse of some men & women in the base opinion they have entertained of abortive births, esteeming no more nor better of thē then of so much earth diggd out of the ground,
5. Lastly, it is of use for reprehension of the ignorance and uncharitableness of Some men & women in the base opinion they have entertained of abortive births, esteeming no more nor better of them then of so much earth dug out of the ground,
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yea of so much carrion and therefore have denied them Christian buriall, or any other ordinary respect, which if not in Christianity, yet at least in Humanity were due to the children of Adam. Let such knowe that even those abortives if they were once formed and quickned in the wombe,
yea of so much carrion and Therefore have denied them Christian burial, or any other ordinary respect, which if not in Christianity, yet At least in Humanity were due to the children of Adam. Let such know that even those abortives if they were once formed and quickened in the womb,
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and had that soule infused into them, whereby they were distinguished from vegetatives and sensitives, they were capable of that grace which in his conception this child in my Text hath merited for them.
and had that soul infused into them, whereby they were distinguished from vegetatives and sensitives, they were capable of that grace which in his conception this child in my Text hath merited for them.
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These are the benefits which we reap by the birth of this blessed Child, these the fruits and advantages accrewing to the Church by this part of his obedience, this degree of his humiliation, his incarnation.
These Are the benefits which we reap by the birth of this blessed Child, these the fruits and advantages accrueing to the Church by this part of his Obedience, this degree of his humiliation, his incarnation.
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And it shall be our wisdome to learne, & much for our comfort, distinctly to knowe Christ borne, Christ crucified, Christ dead, Christ raised, Christ ascended, Christ glorified, Christ in all the parts of his obedience,
And it shall be our Wisdom to Learn, & much for our Comfort, distinctly to know christ born, christ Crucified, christ dead, christ raised, christ ascended, christ glorified, christ in all the parts of his Obedience,
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As there is no woūd given unto us by the disobedience of the first Adam, but there is found in the obedience of the second a cure proper for it, this when you are able to discover and sutably to apply then have you learned Christ crucified indeed,
As there is no wound given unto us by the disobedience of the First Adam, but there is found in the Obedience of the second a cure proper for it, this when you Are able to discover and suitably to apply then have you learned christ Crucified indeed,
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when you can see in his originall righteousnes, the cure of your originall sinne, in his active obedience, your fulfilling of the law in the precept or mandatory part of it, in his passive obedience your satisfaction of the law in the curse or minatory part of it,
when you can see in his original righteousness, the cure of your original sin, in his active Obedience, your fulfilling of the law in the precept or mandatory part of it, in his passive Obedience your satisfaction of the law in the curse or minatory part of it,
when you can see in his apprehension your dismission, in his condemnation, your absolution, in his stripes, your healing, in his death, your life in his resurrection and ascention, your glorification, all these are impli'd in the paralel between the two Adams, Rom. 5.19.
when you can see in his apprehension your dismission, in his condemnation, your absolution, in his stripes, your healing, in his death, your life in his resurrection and Ascension, your glorification, all these Are implied in the parallel between the two Adams, Rom. 5.19.
As by one mans disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous, when you are able to compare these two together,
As by one men disobedience many were made Sinners, so by the Obedience of one shall many be made righteous, when you Are able to compare these two together,
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and to suit the paralell in all the parts of it, As and so, thē have you learn'd Christ crucified aright, It is something to know Christ crucified in grosse, that Iesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, this is something it gives the Fisith of adherence, but when you are able to know this more distinctly;
and to suit the parallel in all the parts of it, As and so, them have you learned christ Crucified aright, It is something to know christ Crucified in gross, that Iesus christ Come into the world to save Sinners, this is something it gives the Fisith of adherence, but when you Are able to know this more distinctly;
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We read in the 4. Chap. of the 2. of Kings, how Elesha going to raise the Shunamits child from death to life, he went up the bed where the child lay, and hee stretcht himselfe upon the child,
We read in the 4. Chap. of the 2. of Kings, how Elesha going to raise the Shunamites child from death to life, he went up the Bed where the child lay, and he stretched himself upon the child,
and so the flesh of the child grew warme, and he neesed 7 times and revived, so wee if wee can apply our selves to this child in my text part by part by a particular and distinct knowledge and application of his righteousnesse, merits,
and so the Flesh of the child grew warm, and he neesed 7 times and revived, so we if we can apply our selves to this child in my text part by part by a particular and distinct knowledge and application of his righteousness, merits,
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And this is the peculiar grace which wee receive from this part of his obedience, his incarnation even the sanctification of our natures in and from the wombe and the healing of them of that deadly disease which we bring into the world with us our originall sin.
And this is the peculiar grace which we receive from this part of his Obedience, his incarnation even the sanctification of our nature's in and from the womb and the healing of them of that deadly disease which we bring into the world with us our original since.
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And now when you understand this aright, when you consider what inestimable grace we derive from this degree of our Lords humiliation when you understand what infinite benefits he hath purchased unto his Church by this part of his obedience;
And now when you understand this aright, when you Consider what inestimable grace we derive from this degree of our lords humiliation when you understand what infinite benefits he hath purchased unto his Church by this part of his Obedience;
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& stoop so low to doe us good? that he whom the heaven of heavens is not able to containe should be content to be imprisoned in the narrow circle & darksome cell of a Virgins wombe? that hee which was the Prince of heaven sitting in state and Maiesty at the right hand of his father, should as an Infant suck the breasts of his Mother, that he should strip himselfe of his Robes of glory, to be wrapt in swadling cloathes,
& stoop so low to do us good? that he whom the heaven of heavens is not able to contain should be content to be imprisoned in the narrow circle & darksome cell of a Virgins womb? that he which was the Prince of heaven sitting in state and Majesty At the right hand of his father, should as an Infant suck the breasts of his Mother, that he should strip himself of his Robes of glory, to be wrapped in swaddling clothes,
and come downe from thundering in Heaven to cry in a Cradle? No marvell then if among all the passages of his humiliation the Church celebrate this as a wonder of wonders well worthy a roome in her despised Liturgie, When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man thou didst not abhor the Virgins Wombe.
and come down from thundering in Heaven to cry in a Cradle? No marvel then if among all the passages of his humiliation the Church celebrate this as a wonder of wonders well worthy a room in her despised Liturgy, When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man thou didst not abhor the Virgins Womb.
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The words at the first sound of them speake a great mercy from God, and bespeake a proportionable measure of thankfulnesse from man in returne of it, with what earnest suits have holy men and women importun'd the Lord, that hee would be pleased to give them a sonne? With what ioy and thankfulnes have they received him,
The words At the First found of them speak a great mercy from God, and bespeak a proportionable measure of thankfulness from man in return of it, with what earnest suits have holy men and women importuned the Lord, that he would be pleased to give them a son? With what joy and thankfulness have they received him,
There are two things which doe wonderfully magnify the grace and bounty of Almighty God in this marvellous gift bestowed upon the sonnes of men. 1. The greatnesse of it, It is a Sonne. 2. The Freenesse of it, It is a gift. 1. The greatnesse of it.
There Are two things which do wonderfully magnify the grace and bounty of Almighty God in this marvellous gift bestowed upon the Sons of men. 1. The greatness of it, It is a Son. 2. The Freeness of it, It is a gift. 1. The greatness of it.
Of all the good & perfect gifts that have beene from above, or that ever came downe from the Father of Lights, there was never any like this the gift of the son of that Father, what could the Lord have parted with,
Of all the good & perfect Gifts that have been from above, or that ever Come down from the Father of Lights, there was never any like this the gift of the son of that Father, what could the Lord have parted with,
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or given unto us that was more deare unto him, then his owne sonne out of his own bosome? it was more then if hee had Given us the heathen for our inheritance,
or given unto us that was more deer unto him, then his own son out of his own bosom? it was more then if he had Given us the heathen for our inheritance,
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or the uttermost arts of the earth for our possession, we read of our Saviour, that When he ascended up on high, hee led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men, but how great a gift was that wherein he was given, which gave those gifts? in whom all those gifts are included, from whom they are all derived.
or the uttermost arts of the earth for our possession, we read of our Saviour, that When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave Gifts unto men, but how great a gift was that wherein he was given, which gave those Gifts? in whom all those Gifts Are included, from whom they Are all derived.
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and obedience, with all the benefits by them purchased unto the Church, in him hee gave us redemption of our soules and bodies, iustification, sanctification, reconciliation, to God, remission of sins,
and Obedience, with all the benefits by them purchased unto the Church, in him he gave us redemption of our Souls and bodies, justification, sanctification, reconciliation, to God, remission of Sins,
Nothing did the Lord see in us which might promerit it, nothing could he expect frō us in compensatiō of it, it proceeded meerly from a principle within himself, pure love, meere mercy, free grace, that he bestowed upon us this free gift.
Nothing did the Lord see in us which might promerit it, nothing could he expect from us in compensation of it, it proceeded merely from a principle within himself, pure love, mere mercy, free grace, that he bestowed upon us this free gift.
He sent redempteon to his people, In the fulnesse of time God sent his Sonne, wee could not fetch him who should ascend up to heaven to fetch him thence? We did not so much as desire him to come, we were not so sensible of our own misery as to look after him, we did not know that we stood in any need of him,
He sent redempteon to his people, In the fullness of time God sent his Son, we could not fetch him who should ascend up to heaven to fetch him thence? We did not so much as desire him to come, we were not so sensible of our own misery as to look After him, we did not know that we stood in any need of him,
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1. First, That the Lord loves the sonnes of men, what greater evidence could be given of it then this that he hath given his own sonne to be borne for them,
1. First, That the Lord loves the Sons of men, what greater evidence could be given of it then this that he hath given his own son to be born for them,
and to dye for them? When Abraham did but offer to offer up his sonne in sacrifice to God, God bid him hold his hand, goe no farther, the very offer of it was evidence enough of unfeined love to him that commanded it, Now (saith the Lord) I know that thou lovest me. Gen. 25.
and to die for them? When Abraham did but offer to offer up his son in sacrifice to God, God bid him hold his hand, go no farther, the very offer of it was evidence enough of unfeigned love to him that commanded it, Now (Says the Lord) I know that thou Lovest me. Gen. 25.
If that were evidence cleere enough of mans love to God how much stronger must it needs bee of Gods far greater love to man that did not only offer to offer up his sonne,
If that were evidence clear enough of men love to God how much Stronger must it needs be of God's Far greater love to man that did not only offer to offer up his son,
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but offered him up indeed a sacrifice for their ransome? No marvayle if St Iohn reporting this set it forth with a note of admiration. Joh. 13.16. God so loved the world that he gave his onely begotten sonne to the end that whosoever beleeveth in him should not perish but have life everlasting.
but offered him up indeed a sacrifice for their ransom? No marvel if Saint John reporting this Set it forth with a note of admiration. John 13.16. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son to the end that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish but have life everlasting.
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Those foure circumstances in that Text, tantus, tantillos, t•les, and tanti. That such a high Majestie as the Lord is, should so value such wormes as we are,
Those foure Circumstances in that Text, Tantus, Tantillos, t•les, and tanti. That such a high Majesty as the Lord is, should so valve such worms as we Are,
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as to give for us such a price as he did, to redeem us out of misery and thraldome by the death of his owne sonne, doe rayse this his love to such a heighth as is beyond the comprehension of men or Angells.
as to give for us such a price as he did, to Redeem us out of misery and thraldom by the death of his own son, do raise this his love to such a height as is beyond the comprehension of men or Angels.
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And when you see the sonne taking leave of his father, laying by all his robes of dignity and glory, which hee did enjoy at the right hand of his father to come downe to the earth to be borne for us,
And when you see the son taking leave of his father, laying by all his robes of dignity and glory, which he did enjoy At the right hand of his father to come down to the earth to be born for us,
When you see him reviled, buffeted, spit upon, scourged, crowned, crucified, when you see him upon the Crosse, weeping, bleeding, dying for you, say as those Jews did upon a lesse occasion, See how he loved us,
When you see him reviled, buffeted, spit upon, scourged, crowned, Crucified, when you see him upon the Cross, weeping, bleeding, dying for you, say as those jews did upon a less occasion, See how he loved us,
2. Secondly, hence I conclude, that henceforth the Lord will deny us nothing that is good for us, what will the Lord deny us that hath not denied us his sonne to dye for us, he that spared not his sonne,
2. Secondly, hence I conclude, that henceforth the Lord will deny us nothing that is good for us, what will the Lord deny us that hath not denied us his son to die for us, he that spared not his son,
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but gave him up for us all, how shall he not with him freely give us all things? Rom. 8.32. The argument concludes strongly à majori, from the greater to the lesse:
but gave him up for us all, how shall he not with him freely give us all things? Rom. 8.32. The argument concludes strongly à majori, from the greater to the less:
when Acsah the daughter of Caleb, made suit to her father for a well of water, thus she accoasts him, Thou hast given me a South countrey, give me also a well of water, she was cōfident that he that had given her the greater would not deny her this small re-request,
when Acsah the daughter of Caleb, made suit to her father for a well of water, thus she accoasts him, Thou hast given me a South country, give me also a well of water, she was confident that he that had given her the greater would not deny her this small re-request,
and she was not deceaved in it for the Text tells us he granted her request with advantage, Hee gave her the upper springs and the neather springs, so we may upon the same ground, perswade our selves of our heavenly father, he hath given us the greater, he will not surely deny us the lesser mercies, he hath given us Fields and Vineyards, hee will not deny us a well of water, but will give us the upper Springs and the neather Springs, hee will not deny us supply in our wants, comfort in our afflictions, protection in dangers, deliverance out of troubles, the neather Springs, nor will he deny us his spirit, his grace, remission of our sinnes, life everlasting,
and she was not deceived in it for the Text tells us he granted her request with advantage, He gave her the upper springs and the nether springs, so we may upon the same ground, persuade our selves of our heavenly father, he hath given us the greater, he will not surely deny us the lesser Mercies, he hath given us Fields and Vineyards, he will not deny us a well of water, but will give us the upper Springs and the nether Springs, he will not deny us supply in our Wants, Comfort in our afflictions, protection in dangers, deliverance out of Troubles, the nether Springs, nor will he deny us his Spirit, his grace, remission of our Sins, life everlasting,
and an inheritance in glory, the upper Springs. Oh the happinesse of the Saints and people of God in this his favour, hee hath nothing too deare for them, thinks nothing too good for them, with what boldnesse and confidence may they at all times draw neere the Throne of grace in assurance that they shall finde help in times of need?
and an inheritance in glory, the upper Springs. O the happiness of the Saints and people of God in this his favour, he hath nothing too deer for them, thinks nothing too good for them, with what boldness and confidence may they At all times draw near the Throne of grace in assurance that they shall find help in times of need?
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BUt there is no gift, nor giver but there is a receiver, in this there are many, wee must not overlook them, it is very fit wee should reflect our eyes a little upon them too, to let them knowe their engagement by so great a gift that so thanks may be given by many for the gift bestowed upon many.
BUt there is no gift, nor giver but there is a receiver, in this there Are many, we must not overlook them, it is very fit we should reflect our eyes a little upon them too, to let them know their engagement by so great a gift that so thanks may be given by many for the gift bestowed upon many.
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And this pronoune tells us who they are to whom he was given, Nohis To us and twise for failing, Nobis, To us. Because indeed he is given to us in a twofold respect. 1 First Nobis, To us exclusivè exclusively. 2 Secondly, Nobis To us inclusive inclusively.
And this pronoun tells us who they Are to whom he was given, Nohis To us and twice for failing, Nobis, To us. Because indeed he is given to us in a twofold respect. 1 First Nobis, To us exclusivè exclusively. 2 Secondly, Nobis To us inclusive inclusively.
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nor dye for himselfe, but Nobis to Us, and Nobis for Us, for us men and for our salvation it was that he came down from heaven, as the Nicaene Creed in our Church Liturgie, puts us in minde.
nor die for himself, but Nobis to Us, and Nobis for Us, for us men and for our salvation it was that he Come down from heaven, as the Nicene Creed in our Church Liturgy, puts us in mind.
that hee might doe so he is content to become miserable that wee might be happy, exinanire se, to emply himselfe (saies one Text annihilare to annihilate (saies another) to emply himselfe that he might fill us to make nothing of himselfe that he might make something of us, which were worse then nothing, to become poore that we might be made rich, naked, that wee might be cloathed, harbourlesse, that we might have mansions in heaven a prisoner, that we might be set free:
that he might do so he is content to become miserable that we might be happy, exinanire se, to imply himself (Says one Text annihilare to annihilate (Says Another) to imply himself that he might fill us to make nothing of himself that he might make something of us, which were Worse then nothing, to become poor that we might be made rich, naked, that we might be clothed, harbourless, that we might have mansions in heaven a prisoner, that we might be Set free:
And therefore when an Angell preacheth this doctrine, Luke 2.11. hee preacheth it not in the first person, Nobis to us, but in the second person, Vobus to you is borne this day in the Citty of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord.
And Therefore when an Angel Preacheth this Doctrine, Lycia 2.11. he Preacheth it not in the First person, Nobis to us, but in the second person, Vobus to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is christ the Lord.
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This we have reason even with admiration and astonishment, to take notice of his singular philanthropie, the freenes and the greatnesse of his grace shewed to the lost sonnes of Adam, in that when he saw them and the Apostate Angels both equally lost and undone,
This we have reason even with admiration and astonishment, to take notice of his singular philanthropy, the freeness and the greatness of his grace showed to the lost Sons of Adam, in that when he saw them and the Apostate Angels both equally lost and undone,
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& lying in a forlorne estate, and condition under his wrath and judgement of eternall death, he was pleased (passing by the Angels and leaving them fast bound in chaines of darknesse reserved to the iudgement of the great day ) to cast upon the sons of Adam a pittifull and a gracious eye, and to finde out a meanes to recover and to restore them againe by this his sonne.
& lying in a forlorn estate, and condition under his wrath and judgement of Eternal death, he was pleased (passing by the Angels and leaving them fast bound in chains of darkness reserved to the judgement of the great day) to cast upon the Sons of Adam a pitiful and a gracious eye, and to find out a means to recover and to restore them again by this his son.
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And therefore secondly is he said to be given Nobis to us, To us exclusively, excluding the Angels falne, which stood in as great need of his redemption as man did.
And Therefore secondly is he said to be given Nobis to us, To us exclusively, excluding the Angels fallen, which stood in as great need of his redemption as man did.
Againe, Nobis to us inclusivè, including all those that receive benefit by Christ, and so this Nobis to us, may be understood first Personally of Isay, and all such faithfull servants of Gods as Isay was.
Again, Nobis to us inclusivè, including all those that receive benefit by christ, and so this Nobis to us, may be understood First Personally of Saiah, and all such faithful Servants of God's as Saiah was.
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for he is given to them all, to the Gentile as well as to the Jew, the Greek as well as to the Barbarian, to those that were under the Law, aswell as to those that are under the Gospell, to those that were before, both aswell as to either of them both,
for he is given to them all, to the Gentile as well as to the Jew, the Greek as well as to the Barbarian, to those that were under the Law, aswell as to those that Are under the Gospel, to those that were before, both aswell as to either of them both,
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I am not willing here (though it falls just in my way) to engage in that great question which hath so much troubled the world touching the Latitude and extent of this gift we are speaking of, to whom,
I am not willing Here (though it falls just in my Way) to engage in that great question which hath so much troubled the world touching the Latitude and extent of this gift we Are speaking of, to whom,
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or to how many it may appertaine or was intended, I know there are errours on both hands while some extend it not onely to all the sonnes of Adam, but even to the Divells too and apostate Angells,
or to how many it may appertain or was intended, I know there Are errors on both hands while Some extend it not only to all the Sons of Adam, but even to the Devils too and apostate Angels,
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and then by an unchangeable, immoveable and irresistable decree set forth and designd to salvation by Jesus Christ in time to be given to them and they to him by the father,
and then by an unchangeable, immoveable and irresistible Decree Set forth and designed to salvation by jesus christ in time to be given to them and they to him by the father,
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Indeed this doctrine if true to those few they speak of (how few so ever they be) must needs be pretious, it magnifies beyond measure, the riches of that gra•e to them wards which hath made such a difference where it found none, it binds them for ever to love much to whom so much is given and forgiven,
Indeed this Doctrine if true to those few they speak of (how few so ever they be) must needs be precious, it Magnifies beyond measure, the riches of that gra•e to them wards which hath made such a difference where it found none, it binds them for ever to love much to whom so much is given and forgiven,
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but what a sad yea what a desperate condition doth it cast the whole world of the rest of the sonnes of Adam into? Nay what an imputation doth it lay upon the Lord God in the highest of his attributes, the attribute of his grace and goodnesse unto his creature,
but what a sad yea what a desperate condition does it cast the Whole world of the rest of the Sons of Adam into? Nay what an imputation does it lay upon the Lord God in the highest of his attributes, the attribute of his grace and Goodness unto his creature,
as if hee did make the world wel nigh for no other intent, but that thereby he might have an occasion to win honour unto himselfe in one of his attributes, the attribute of his justice in destroying it.
as if he did make the world well High for no other intent, but that thereby he might have an occasion to win honour unto himself in one of his attributes, the attribute of his Justice in destroying it.
But surely when I consider the nature of our heavenly Father, as he hath beene pleased to make himselfe out unto his creature both in his word and workes,
But surely when I Consider the nature of our heavenly Father, as he hath been pleased to make himself out unto his creature both in his word and works,
when I cōsider the value, the inestimable value of the price that was laid down for our redemptiō even the pretious blood of the sonne of God, a price sufficient to have ransom'd a thousand worlds,
when I Consider the valve, the inestimable valve of the price that was laid down for our redemption even the precious blood of the son of God, a price sufficient to have ransomed a thousand world's,
when I consider that by giving his sonne to dye for us, the Lord had found out a way whereby he had made the salvation of all men possible without prejudice,
when I Consider that by giving his son to die for us, the Lord had found out a Way whereby he had made the salvation of all men possible without prejudice,
When I consider the vastnes of the Emperean heavens, the habitation of the Saints, the place appointed for the just to dwell in, A space that no man can measure for multitudes, that no man can number.
When I Consider the vastness of the Emperean heavens, the habitation of the Saints, the place appointed for the just to dwell in, A Molle that no man can measure for Multitudes, that no man can number.
I am easily persuaded to beleeve that the Lord by Jesus Christ hath opened a greater and a wider dore into the kingdome of heaven then these men are perswaded of:
I am Easily persuaded to believe that the Lord by jesus christ hath opened a greater and a wider door into the Kingdom of heaven then these men Are persuaded of:
nor suit with the price of that blood that was paid for our ransome, nor with the glory of the prophesies of old or the promises since of the abundance of grace,
nor suit with the price of that blood that was paid for our ransom, nor with the glory of the prophecies of old or the promises since of the abundance of grace,
and glory of Christs kingdome, nor the latitude of the covenant made unto the Church, that the remnant of Adams sons that returne should be so small or the berries upon the Olive tree so few and so thinne as some imagine.
and glory of Christ Kingdom, nor the latitude of the Covenant made unto the Church, that the remnant of Adams Sons that return should be so small or the berries upon the Olive tree so few and so thin as Some imagine.
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Nobis to us, in that sense in which S. Paul understands it. Rom. 5.10. As by the offence of one, judgement came upon all men to condemnation, so by the righteousnesse.
Nobis to us, in that sense in which S. Paul understands it. Rom. 5.10. As by the offence of one, judgement Come upon all men to condemnation, so by the righteousness.
Nobis to us, in that sense in which the same Apostle understands it, 1. Tim. 2.4. when he saies, God would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Nobis to us, in that sense in which the same Apostle understands it, 1. Tim. 2.4. when he Says, God would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
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or if he doe, I passe not much, as long as by his own confession tis grace that I preach, let me preach it as high as I can, I shal therein be found more faithfull to my Master then they that extenuate, conceale, suppresse, or monopolize it.
or if he do, I pass not much, as long as by his own Confessi this grace that I preach, let me preach it as high as I can, I shall therein be found more faithful to my Master then they that extenuate, conceal, suppress, or monopolize it.
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All the questiō is, de modo applicandi, about the manner how Christ and the grace by him comes to bee applied to thē seeing there are so many nations that never heard so much as of his name,
All the question is, de modo applicandi, about the manner how christ and the grace by him comes to be applied to them seeing there Are so many Nations that never herd so much as of his name,
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and I hope some reasonable satisfaction, in a Treatise which I have now under my hand upon the parallell between the two Adams compar'd in the fift Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans;
and I hope Some reasonable satisfaction, in a Treatise which I have now under my hand upon the parallel between the two Adams compared in the fift Chapter of the Epistle to the Roman;
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And (as in the case of infants) so of these, where their ignorance is invincible, and the meanes whereby that should bee cured, to them impossible to be attained,
And (as in the case of Infants) so of these, where their ignorance is invincible, and the means whereby that should be cured, to them impossible to be attained,
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although they cannot apply themselves unto Christ, the Lord of his abundant grace and goodnesse can apply Christ unto them? Who is found of them that sought him not,
although they cannot apply themselves unto christ, the Lord of his abundant grace and Goodness can apply christ unto them? Who is found of them that sought him not,
Know farther, that there are different degrees of salvation, hath the Lord but one blessing for all his sonnes? or but one heaven to put his redeemed ones in,
Know farther, that there Are different Degrees of salvation, hath the Lord but one blessing for all his Sons? or but one heaven to put his redeemed ones in,
or but one sort of mansions in that heaven? what think you is the meaning of that Scripture. 1. Tim. 4 10. Who is the Saviour of all men, especially of them that beleeve.
or but one sort of mansions in that heaven? what think you is the meaning of that Scripture. 1. Tim. 4 10. Who is the Saviour of all men, especially of them that believe.
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yet I trust it is no heresie, neither against grace, nor charity to hope that (walking up with all their might to that light which they have) by the mercy of God,
yet I trust it is no heresy, neither against grace, nor charity to hope that (walking up with all their might to that Light which they have) by the mercy of God,
yet they shall not all be juded by one Law but the meere Gentile by the Law of nature, the meere Jew by the Law of Moses, & the Christian by the Gospell, the Law of grace,
yet they shall not all be juded by one Law but the mere Gentile by the Law of nature, the mere Jew by the Law of Moses, & the Christian by the Gospel, the Law of grace,
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1. The first is to put you in mind of your great happinesse, and priviledge that you have above these poore people we speake of in this particular, inasmuch as the Lord hath dealt more liberally with you then with them he hath done, that which concerning them is but a question, is to you out of question, to you is this salvation sent, which to them is denied, to you this sonne is given, to you is hee come to you, he offers himselfe in his Gospell, in his Ordinances,
1. The First is to put you in mind of your great happiness, and privilege that you have above these poor people we speak of in this particular, inasmuch as the Lord hath dealt more liberally with you then with them he hath done, that which Concerning them is but a question, is to you out of question, to you is this salvation sent, which to them is denied, to you this son is given, to you is he come to you, he offers himself in his Gospel, in his Ordinances,
how happy are you if you can see your happinesse to whom such meanes of happinesse are afforded, what a price have you in your hands, to get knowledge, life,
how happy Are you if you can see your happiness to whom such means of happiness Are afforded, what a price have you in your hands, to get knowledge, life,
and salvation, what faire opportunity to build up your selves in grace here, and to lay for your selves a foundation of glory hereafter, blessed are your eyes that see the things that you see and your eares that heare the things that you heare, which Kings and Prophets have desired to see and heare and have not,
and salvation, what fair opportunity to built up your selves in grace Here, and to lay for your selves a Foundation of glory hereafter, blessed Are your eyes that see the things that you see and your ears that hear the things that you hear, which Kings and prophets have desired to see and hear and have not,
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But how miserable are you, if in the midst of all these meanes you should miscarry, if such a light being come into the world you should love darknesse rather then light, if having such a price put into your hands to get knowledge, grace,
But how miserable Are you, if in the midst of all these means you should miscarry, if such a Light being come into the world you should love darkness rather then Light, if having such a price put into your hands to get knowledge, grace,
how ill must the Lord needs take this at your hands, & how heavily will he charge you another day as being in the number of those that wilfully forsake their own mercy that refuse and dispise great salvation,
how ill must the Lord needs take this At your hands, & how heavily will he charge you Another day as being in the number of those that wilfully forsake their own mercy that refuse and despise great salvation,
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if the Lord hath so freely given you his son then is it your duty with all joy and thankfulnesse to receive him, tis not the sending of his sonne that will make you happy,
if the Lord hath so freely given you his son then is it your duty with all joy and thankfulness to receive him, this not the sending of his son that will make you happy,
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nor the giving, but the receiving of this gift that will enrich you, receive him therefore by your ready and cheerefull entertainement of the Gospell in which he offers himselfe unto you, receive him into your hearts by Faith, into your houses by Charity, into your affections by Joy and Praise and into your practise too, by imitation,
nor the giving, but the receiving of this gift that will enrich you, receive him Therefore by your ready and cheerful entertainment of the Gospel in which he offers himself unto you, receive him into your hearts by Faith, into your houses by Charity, into your affections by Joy and Praise and into your practice too, by imitation,
though he be given to us of the Father, yet he is never actually ours till he be thus ours, by a partciular reception & application of him to our selves & our own soules, Tis not the Universall Nobis that makes him ours, that speaks him at too great a distance,
though he be given to us of the Father, yet he is never actually ours till he be thus ours, by a partciular reception & application of him to our selves & our own Souls, This not the Universal Nobis that makes him ours, that speaks him At too great a distance,
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when insteed of Nobis natus, and Nobis datus, we can with old Simeon take up this child and hugge him in our armes by a more speciall application and say mihi natus and mihi datus, unto mee this child is borne,
when instead of Nobis Born, and Nobis Datus, we can with old Simeon take up this child and hug him in our arms by a more special application and say mihi Born and mihi Datus, unto me this child is born,
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and to us the Sonn, to us the birth, and to us the gift all hath beene to us, but what? will there be nothing lookt for from us think you for all this good communicated to us, No returne to bee made upon the receipt of so great a gift? Nothing to the Father that gave him, Nothing to the Sonne that was given, Nothing to the child that was born for us,
and to us the Son, to us the birth, and to us the gift all hath been to us, but what? will there be nothing looked for from us think you for all this good communicated to us, No return to be made upon the receipt of so great a gift? Nothing to the Father that gave him, Nothing to the Son that was given, Nothing to the child that was born for us,
1. First, thanks to the Father that gave the Son, We thanke thee O Father Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou wert pleased to spare and part with thine owne Son out of thine own bosome for our sakes, that by his merit and mediation (of sons of wrath) we might be made sonnes of grace, sons of adoption,
1. First, thanks to the Father that gave the Son, We thank thee Oh Father Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou Wertenberg pleased to spare and part with thine own Son out of thine own bosom for our sakes, that by his merit and mediation (of Sons of wrath) we might be made Sons of grace, Sons of adoption,
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2. Secondly, thanks to the Sonne that was willing to be given, and content to submit to such hard conditions to rescue us out of that miserable thraldome into which we had cast our selves,
2. Secondly, thanks to the Son that was willing to be given, and content to submit to such hard conditions to rescue us out of that miserable thraldom into which we had cast our selves,
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3. And thirdly, thanks to the child for his love shewed to the Children of men, in that for their sakes he was content to become a child, to bee conceived in the wombe, borne of a woman,
3. And Thirdly, thanks to the child for his love showed to the Children of men, in that for their sakes he was content to become a child, to be conceived in the womb, born of a woman,
Let us love the Child, reverence the Sonne, honour the Father, ever more admiring & adoring, the Philanthropie of the child, the humility of the Sonne, the wisdome, power, grace, justice, truth,
Let us love the Child, Reverence the Son, honour the Father, ever more admiring & adoring, the Philanthropy of the child, the humility of the Son, the Wisdom, power, grace, Justice, truth,
and mercy of the Father, all set aworke in this great designe undertaken meerely for the good of mankind, for us men and for our salvation, For unto us the Child was borne, And unto us the Sonne was given, and therefore from us,
and mercy of the Father, all Set awork in this great Design undertaken merely for the good of mankind, for us men and for our salvation, For unto us the Child was born, And unto us the Son was given, and Therefore from us,
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and from all the hoasts of Heaven, from men and from Angels, let there bee ascribed unto them all (as is most due) All glory, honour, power, praise, might, Majestie, thanksgiving, obedience,
and from all the hosts of Heaven, from men and from Angels, let there be ascribed unto them all (as is most due) All glory, honour, power, praise, might, Majesty, thanksgiving, Obedience,
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The very name of it did prophesie, and promise some singular good to us out of it, NONLATINALPHABET signifies the home of bread, and out of it did hee come that was the bread of life.
The very name of it did prophesy, and promise Some singular good to us out of it, signifies the home of bred, and out of it did he come that was the bred of life.
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For there are that undertake to give us in more then that, the very minute in which he first opened the matrix, as Cardanus a famous Astronomour, who gives it in at 15. minutes after 10. at night, Virgo being then ascendant in prima domo, in his Commentary on Ptolomies Quadri. partite.
For there Are that undertake to give us in more then that, the very minute in which he First opened the matrix, as Cardanus a famous Astronomour, who gives it in At 15. minutes After 10. At night, Virgo being then Ascendant in prima domo, in his Commentary on Ptolomies Quadri. partite.
