But what is it less then a Paradox to perswade poor creatures, loaded with guilt, defiled with corruption, cloathed with infirmities, assaulted with temptations, hated, persecuted, afflicted by Satan and the world, compassed about with dangers and sorrows, born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward, that notwithstanding all this, they may rejoice, and rejoice alway? But we have a double corrective to all these doubts in the Text, one in the Object, another in the Preacher of this Joy. The object of it is Christ the Lord, as appears by the same thing twice before mentioned, cap. 3. 1. 3 The Lord that pardoneth our guilt, subdueth our lusts, healeth our infirmities, rebuketh our temptations, vanquisheth our enemies, sweetneth our sufferings, heightneth our consolations above our afflictions,
But what is it less then a Paradox to persuade poor creatures, loaded with guilt, defiled with corruption, clothed with infirmities, assaulted with temptations, hated, persecuted, afflicted by Satan and the world, compassed about with dangers and sorrows, born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward, that notwithstanding all this, they may rejoice, and rejoice always? But we have a double corrective to all these doubts in the Text, one in the Object, Another in the Preacher of this Joy. The Object of it is christ the Lord, as appears by the same thing twice before mentioned, cap. 3. 1. 3 The Lord that Pardoneth our guilt, subdueth our Lustiest, heals our infirmities, Rebuketh our temptations, vanquisheth our enemies, sweeteneth our sufferings, heightneth our consolations above our afflictions,
And for that we have the word of an Apostle, who gives assurance of it by Divine Revelation, and by personal experience. He who next to the Lord himself, was of all his servants, a man of sorrow, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in perils, in deaths, in weariness, in watchings, in hunger, in thirst, in cold, in nakedness, beaten with rods, stoned with stones;
And for that we have the word of an Apostle, who gives assurance of it by Divine Revelation, and by personal experience. He who next to the Lord himself, was of all his Servants, a man of sorrow, in afflictions, in necessities, in Distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in perils, in death's, in weariness, in watchings, in hunger, in thirst, in cold, in nakedness, beaten with rods, stoned with stones;
he who in the prison, the inner prison, the stocks (a kind of case of prisons one within another) did yet rejoice and sing Psalms unto God, Acts 16. 24, 25. He it is, who from the Lord calleth upon Believers to rejoice alway. Instead then of a Paradox, you have here a Paradice, a Tree of life, as joy is called Prov. 13. 12. And the servants of God may securely, notwithstanding their sorrow for sin, their sense of sufferings, their certainty of temptations, their conflicts with enemies, their sympathy with brethren, may yet I say securely rejoice, and rejoice alway, they have the Lord to warrant it, they have his Apostle to witness it.
he who in the prison, the inner prison, the stocks (a kind of case of prisons one within Another) did yet rejoice and sing Psalms unto God, Acts 16. 24, 25. He it is, who from the Lord calls upon Believers to rejoice always. Instead then of a Paradox, you have Here a Paradise, a Tree of life, as joy is called Curae 13. 12. And the Servants of God may securely, notwithstanding their sorrow for since, their sense of sufferings, their certainty of temptations, their conflicts with enemies, their Sympathy with brothers, may yet I say securely rejoice, and rejoice always, they have the Lord to warrant it, they have his Apostle to witness it.
and to triumph over them. 2. The difficulty of this joy intimated, in that believers are so often invited unto it 3. The sureness and the greatness of it, noted in the doubling of the words. 4. The stability and perpetuity of it, They may rejoice alway in the midst of their sorest fears or distresses. 5. The object of it, a glorious and replenishing object, Christ the Lord. 6. The Apostolical attestation given unto it, Again I say, rejoice;
and to triumph over them. 2. The difficulty of this joy intimated, in that believers Are so often invited unto it 3. The sureness and the greatness of it, noted in the doubling of the words. 4. The stability and perpetuity of it, They may rejoice always in the midst of their Sorest fears or Distresses. 5. The Object of it, a glorious and replenishing Object, christ the Lord. 6. The Apostolical attestation given unto it, Again I say, rejoice;
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But because I love not to mince and crumble the bread of life into too many particulars, I shall therefore comprize all in this one Proposition (which I shall make the subject of my present service.
But Because I love not to mince and crumble the bred of life into too many particulars, I shall Therefore comprise all in this one Proposition (which I shall make the Subject of my present service.
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Abraham rejoiced to see his day, Iohn 8 56. Mary rejoiced more that he was her Saviour, then her son, Luke 1. 47. Simeon embraced him with a Nunc dimittis, Luke 2. 28. Mathew made a great Feast to receive him, Luk 5. 29. Zacheus entertained him at his house joifully, Luke 19. 6. The Eunuch as soon as he knew him, went on his way rejoicing, Acts 8. 39. The Jailor, who even now was ready to have killed himself;
Abraham rejoiced to see his day, John 8 56. Mary rejoiced more that he was her Saviour, then her son, Luke 1. 47. Simeon embraced him with a Nunc Dimittis, Lycia 2. 28. Matthew made a great Feast to receive him, Luk 5. 29. Zacchaeus entertained him At his house joyfully, Lycia 19. 6. The Eunuch as soon as he knew him, went on his Way rejoicing, Acts 8. 39. The Jailor, who even now was ready to have killed himself;
he calleth it his joy, Iohn 15. 11. It is the work and fruit of his spirit, Gal. 5. 22. and he is the object of our joy, it is fixed and terminated on him,
he calls it his joy, John 15. 11. It is the work and fruit of his Spirit, Gal. 5. 22. and he is the Object of our joy, it is fixed and terminated on him,
Good absent is the object of desire, good present, of delight. It is true, a man may rejoice at some good that is past, as that he did at such a time escape a danger, or receive a benefit;
Good absent is the Object of desire, good present, of delight. It is true, a man may rejoice At Some good that is passed, as that he did At such a time escape a danger, or receive a benefit;
Iohn 8. 56. and believers rejoice in the hope of glory, Rom. 5. 2. but then faith gives a kind of subsistence to the things so hoped for, Heb. 11. 1. and the vertue and benefit of them is in being, though they themselves be but yet in hope, and so in regard of efficacy, Christ was a Lamb slain from the beginning of the world,
John 8. 56. and believers rejoice in the hope of glory, Rom. 5. 2. but then faith gives a kind of subsistence to the things so hoped for, Hebrew 11. 1. and the virtue and benefit of them is in being, though they themselves be but yet in hope, and so in regard of efficacy, christ was a Lamb slave from the beginning of the world,
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but a treasure, a pearl of great price, which made the Merchant-man sell all that he had to buy it, Mat. 13. 44. 46. 3. It must be a full good, sufficient and throughly proportionable to all the desires and exigencies of him that is delighted with it:
but a treasure, a pearl of great price, which made the Merchantman fell all that he had to buy it, Mathew 13. 44. 46. 3. It must be a full good, sufficient and thoroughly proportionable to all the Desires and exigencies of him that is delighted with it:
Because the Pool of Bethesda had a rare healing vertue, multitudes of impotent, blind, halt, withered, were waiting continually for the moving of it, John 5 2, 3. 6. It must be various, like the holy anoynting oyle, compounded of many principal spices, Exod. 30 23-25. in rich hangings in choice gardens, in great feasts, in select libraries, variety is that which greatly delighteth the spectators:
Because the Pool of Bethesda had a rare healing virtue, Multitudes of impotent, blind, halt, withered, were waiting continually for the moving of it, John 5 2, 3. 6. It must be various, like the holy anointing oil, compounded of many principal spices, Exod 30 23-25. in rich hangings in choice gardens, in great feasts, in select libraries, variety is that which greatly delights the spectators:
when it is as a rich Storehouse, as the Shop of the Apothecary, or as a Physick Garden, wherein a man may in any distemper fix on some thing proper to help him.
when it is as a rich Storehouse, as the Shop of the Apothecary, or as a Physic Garden, wherein a man may in any distemper fix on Some thing proper to help him.
In this case Iehosaphat and his people came to Ierusalem with Psalteries, Harps, and Trumpets, to the house of God, rejoicing over their enemies, 2 Cron. 20. 25, 20. 8. It must be a perpetual good, commensurate in duration to the soul that is to be satisfied with it;
In this case Jehoshaphat and his people Come to Ierusalem with Psalteries, Harps, and Trumpets, to the house of God, rejoicing over their enemies, 2 Cron. 20. 25, 20. 8. It must be a perpetual good, commensurate in duration to the soul that is to be satisfied with it;
That man will find little pleasure in his expedition, whose voyage is for a year, and his victual but for a day, who sets out for eternity with the pleasures and contents of nothing but mortality. Such are all natural, sensual, secular, sinful joies.
That man will find little pleasure in his expedition, whose voyage is for a year, and his victual but for a day, who sets out for eternity with the pleasures and contents of nothing but mortality. Such Are all natural, sensual, secular, sinful Joys.
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and then death at last feeds on them, Psal. 49. 14. Lastly, That which crowns and consummates all, is, it must be our own proper good; all the rest without this, signifie nothing unto us.
and then death At last feeds on them, Psalm 49. 14. Lastly, That which crowns and consummates all, is, it must be our own proper good; all the rest without this, signify nothing unto us.
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Now then let us consider the Apostle and High-Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus, and we shall find him alone in every one of these particulars, to be a most adequate object of the joy and delight of all his people.
Now then let us Consider the Apostle and High-Priest of our profession, christ jesus, and we shall find him alone in every one of these particulars, to be a most adequate Object of the joy and delight of all his people.
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I am with you alway, Mat. 28. 20. though bodily absent, and that for the expediency and comfort of his servants, Iohn 16. 7. yet in his Ordinances, and by his Spirit ever amongst them;
I am with you always, Mathew 28. 20. though bodily absent, and that for the expediency and Comfort of his Servants, John 16. 7. yet in his Ordinances, and by his Spirit ever among them;
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You shall see me (saith he to his Disciples) because I go to my Father, Iohn 16. 16. whereby is not only intimated his purpose of appearing unto them before his ascension,
You shall see me (Says he to his Disciples) Because I go to my Father, John 16. 16. whereby is not only intimated his purpose of appearing unto them before his Ascension,
but with all the full manifestation of himself unto them, when he was gon, by sending the holy spirit, per cujus vicariam vim, his bodily absence should be abundantly compensated.
but with all the full manifestation of himself unto them, when he was gone, by sending the holy Spirit, per cujus Vicarage vim, his bodily absence should be abundantly compensated.
By that spirit his people are joined unto him, as the feet below to the head above, 1 Cor. 6. 17. by that spirit in the Gospel he Preacheth peace unto them, Eph. 2. 17. and is evidently set forth before them, Gal. 3. 1. by that spirit he dwelleth in them, Eph. 3. 17. manifests himself unto them, makes his aboad with them, Iohn 14 20-23. Rev. 3. 20. walks in the midst of them, as in his house and Temple, 2 Cor. 6. 16. is more present with them then any good thing they have besides.
By that Spirit his people Are joined unto him, as the feet below to the head above, 1 Cor. 6. 17. by that Spirit in the Gospel he Preacheth peace unto them, Ephesians 2. 17. and is evidently Set forth before them, Gal. 3. 1. by that Spirit he dwells in them, Ephesians 3. 17. manifests himself unto them, makes his abode with them, John 14 20-23. Rev. 3. 20. walks in the midst of them, as in his house and Temple, 2 Cor. 6. 16. is more present with them then any good thing they have beside.
but inseparably abiding with us, Rom. 8. 38, 39. As in the Hypostatical union there is an inseparable conjunction of the manhood to the Godhead in one person:
but inseparably abiding with us, Rom. 8. 38, 39. As in the Hypostatical Union there is an inseparable conjunction of the manhood to the Godhead in one person:
but a Treasure and Pearl of highest price, in whom are unsearchable riches, Eph 3. 8. Hidden treasures, Col. 2. 3. in comparison of whom, all other things are loss and dung, Phil. 3. 7, 8. most precious in the eyes of his people, 1 Pet. 2. 7. precious in his own immediate excellencies, the chiefest of ten thousand, Cant. 5. 10-16. precious in the respects he bears towards us;
but a Treasure and Pearl of highest price, in whom Are unsearchable riches, Ephesians 3. 8. Hidden treasures, Col. 2. 3. in comparison of whom, all other things Are loss and dung, Philip 3. 7, 8. most precious in the eyes of his people, 1 Pet. 2. 7. precious in his own immediate excellencies, the chiefest of ten thousand, Cant 5. 10-16. precious in the respects he bears towards us;
an Advocate, Pretious in the great things he hath done for us, in the rich supplies of grace and peace he doth bestow upon us, in the high dignity whereunto he advanceth us, John 1. 12. 1 Iohn 3. 1. Rom. 8. 15, 16. in the great promises he makes unto us, 2 Pet. 1. 2, 3, 4. in the glorious hope which he sets before us,
an Advocate, Precious in the great things he hath done for us, in the rich supplies of grace and peace he does bestow upon us, in the high dignity whereunto he Advanceth us, John 1. 12. 1 John 3. 1. Rom. 8. 15, 16. in the great promises he makes unto us, 2 Pet. 1. 2, 3, 4. in the glorious hope which he sets before us,
and blessed mansions which he prepareth for us, Col. 1. 27. Iohn 14. 2. in the light of his countenance shining on us, in the fruits of his spirit wrought in us, in the present life of faith, in the hidden life of glory, in the great price he paid for us, in the great care which he takes of us, in the effusions and manifestations of the love of God unto us:
and blessed mansions which he Prepareth for us, Col. 1. 27. John 14. 2. in the Light of his countenance shining on us, in the fruits of his Spirit wrought in us, in the present life of faith, in the hidden life of glory, in the great price he paid for us, in the great care which he Takes of us, in the effusions and manifestations of the love of God unto us:
In the Seals, Pleadges, Testimonies, first-fruits of our eternal inheritance, which he is pleased by his spirit to shead forth upon us, in the free and open way which he hath made for us unto the Throne of grace; in these,
In the Seals, Pledges, Testimonies, Firstfruits of our Eternal inheritance, which he is pleased by his Spirit to shed forth upon us, in the free and open Way which he hath made for us unto the Throne of grace; in these,
Righteousness enough to cover all their sins, plenty enough to supply all their wants, grace enough to subdue all their lusts, wisdom enough to resolve all their doubts, power enough to vanquish all their enemies, vertue enough to cure all their diseases, fulness enough to save them,
Righteousness enough to cover all their Sins, plenty enough to supply all their Wants, grace enough to subdue all their Lustiest, Wisdom enough to resolve all their doubts, power enough to vanquish all their enemies, virtue enough to cure all their diseases, fullness enough to save them,
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Some can cloath, but cannot feed; others can nourish, but they cannot heal; others can enrich, but they cannot secure; others adorn, but cannot advance;
some can cloth, but cannot feed; Others can nourish, but they cannot heal; Others can enrich, but they cannot secure; Others adorn, but cannot advance;
He is Bread, wine, milk, living-water to feed them, Iohn 6. 51. 7. 37. he is a garment of righteousness to cover and adorn them, Rom. 13. 14. a Physician to heal them, Mat. 9. 12. a Counseller to advise them, Isa 9. 6. a Captain to defend them, Heb. 2. 10. a Prince to rule, a Prophet to teach, a Priest to make attonement for them,
He is Bred, wine, milk, living-water to feed them, John 6. 51. 7. 37. he is a garment of righteousness to cover and adorn them, Rom. 13. 14. a physician to heal them, Mathew 9. 12. a Counsellor to Advice them, Isaiah 9. 6. a Captain to defend them, Hebrew 2. 10. a Prince to Rule, a Prophet to teach, a Priest to make atonement for them,
A Lamb without spot and blemish, 1 Pet. 1. 19. He did no sin, no guile was found in his mouth, 1 Pet. 2. 22: Holy, harmless, undefiled, Heb. 7. 26. Never any believer found any thing in him, for the which to repent of making choice of him;
A Lamb without spot and blemish, 1 Pet. 1. 19. He did no since, no guile was found in his Mouth, 1 Pet. 2. 22: Holy, harmless, undefiled, Hebrew 7. 26. Never any believer found any thing in him, for the which to Repent of making choice of him;
If he make them sorrowful, their sorrow is turned into joy, Iohn 16. 20. his very yoke is easie, his burden light, his Commandments not grievous, nay his very cross and afflictions, matter of choice, of joy, of gloriation, of triumph, Heb. 11. 25, 26. Acts 5. 41. Rom. 5. 3. Rom. 8. 37. It was an heroical speech of Luther, Malo ego cum Christo ruere quam cum Caesare stare;
If he make them sorrowful, their sorrow is turned into joy, John 16. 20. his very yoke is easy, his burden Light, his commandments not grievous, nay his very cross and afflictions, matter of choice, of joy, of gloriation, of triumph, Hebrew 11. 25, 26. Acts 5. 41. Rom. 5. 3. Rom. 8. 37. It was an heroical speech of Luther, Malo ego cum Christ ruere quam cum Caesar stare;
his whole name is Wonderfull, Isa. 9. 6. his whole dispensation mysterious, 1 Tim. 3. 16. the invisible God manifested, a Son born of a Virgin, the Law-giver made under the Law, the Lord of Glory, who thought it no robbery to be equal with God, humbled, emptied, in the form of a servant, reckoned amongst transgressors, without form or comeliness, rejected, despised, put to shame, a man of sorrows;
his Whole name is Wonderful, Isaiah 9. 6. his Whole Dispensation mysterious, 1 Tim. 3. 16. the invisible God manifested, a Son born of a Virgae, the Lawgiver made under the Law, the Lord of Glory, who Thought it no robbery to be equal with God, humbled, emptied, in the from of a servant, reckoned among transgressors, without from or comeliness, rejected, despised, put to shame, a man of sorrows;
these, and all the particulars, Christ crucified, are things so profound and unsearchable, that the very Angels desire to look into them with wonder and astonishment, 1 Pet. 1. 12. The best and most excellent things God hath made single, one Sun in the Firmament, one Tree of Life in Paradice, one heart, one head in the body:
these, and all the particulars, christ Crucified, Are things so profound and unsearchable, that the very Angels desire to look into them with wonder and astonishment, 1 Pet. 1. 12. The best and most excellent things God hath made single, one Sun in the Firmament, one Tree of Life in Paradise, one heart, one head in the body:
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He the alone living, elect, pretious, chief corner stone, no other name under heaven given amongst men whereby we must be saved, Acts 4. 11, 12. 6. As a rare good, so full of exquisite and copious variety, wisdom, righteousnesse, sanctification, redemption.
He the alone living, elect, precious, chief corner stone, no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved, Acts 4. 11, 12. 6. As a rare good, so full of exquisite and copious variety, Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption.
It pleased the Father, that in him all fulnesse should dwel, Col. 1. 19. In him he hath made known unto Principalities and Powers, the manifold wisdom of God, Eph. 3 10. As the curious Ephod in the Law was made of Gold, blew, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linnen;
It pleased the Father, that in him all fullness should dwell, Col. 1. 19. In him he hath made known unto Principalities and Powers, the manifold Wisdom of God, Ephesians 3 10. As the curious Ephod in the Law was made of Gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen;
Isa. 11. 2. and that above measure; Iohn 3. 34. That there might be enough in him to answer all the desires and delights of his people: Wisdom to teach;
Isaiah 11. 2. and that above measure; John 3. 34. That there might be enough in him to answer all the Desires and delights of his people: Wisdom to teach;
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7. He is a most prevailing and victorious good, stronger then the strong man, Luke 11. 22: casting out, and judging the Prince of the world, Iohn 12. 31. 16, 11. abolishing death, 2 Tim. 1. 10. taking away sin, destroying the works of the Devil, 1 John 3. 3. and overcoming the world and the lusts thereof, John 16. 33. treading all his Churches enemies under his and their feet, 1 Cor. 15, 15. triumphing openly over them in his cross before God and Angels, Col. 2. 15. ascending up on high,
7. He is a most prevailing and victorious good, Stronger then the strong man, Lycia 11. 22: casting out, and judging the Prince of the world, John 12. 31. 16, 11. abolishing death, 2 Tim. 1. 10. taking away sin, destroying the works of the devil, 1 John 3. 3. and overcoming the world and the Lustiest thereof, John 16. 33. treading all his Churches enemies under his and their feet, 1 Cor. 15, 15. triumphing openly over them in his cross before God and Angels, Col. 2. 15. ascending up on high,
and leading captivity captive, Ephes. 4. 8. 1. By a way of wisdom catching Satan by the hook of his divine power, hidden under the infirmities of his human nature.
and leading captivity captive, Ephesians 4. 8. 1. By a Way of Wisdom catching Satan by the hook of his divine power, hidden under the infirmities of his human nature.
8. He is a perpetual and durable good: Death hath no more dominion over him, Rom. 6. 9. He ever lives to make intercession, Heb. 7. 25. there is an Oath, an Amen upon the perpetuity of the life and Priesthood of Christ, Psal. 110. 4. Rev. 1. 18. Behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen:
8. He is a perpetual and durable good: Death hath no more dominion over him, Rom. 6. 9. He ever lives to make Intercession, Hebrew 7. 25. there is an Oath, an Amen upon the perpetuity of the life and Priesthood of christ, Psalm 110. 4. Rev. 1. 18. Behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen:
and they his, Cant. 6. 3. They his, by a dear purchase, and he theirs by a sweet communion: They are said to have him, John 5. 12. as a man hath his most peculiar possession;
and they his, Cant 6. 3. They his, by a dear purchase, and he theirs by a sweet communion: They Are said to have him, John 5. 12. as a man hath his most peculiar possession;
and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption, 1 Cor. 1. 30. he is more ours then we are our own, we have and possess infinitely more in him then in our selves;
and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption, 1 Cor. 1. 30. he is more ours then we Are our own, we have and possess infinitely more in him then in our selves;
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Unto these grounds of joy drawn from the nature of delectable objects, I shall add a few more mentioned by the Prophet Zachary, Chap. 9. 9, 10. drawn from the Royal Office of Christ;
Unto these grounds of joy drawn from the nature of delectable objects, I shall add a few more mentioned by the Prophet Zachary, Chap. 9. 9, 10. drawn from the Royal Office of christ;
and having salvation, lowly, and riding upon an ass, &c. 1. He is a King, thy King, the promised Messiah, in whom all blessings were to be made good unto Israel.
and having salvation, lowly, and riding upon an Ass, etc. 1. He is a King, thy King, the promised Messiah, in whom all blessings were to be made good unto Israel.
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The Prince and God of this world had the first possession of us, Eph. 2. 2. But they were to have a King of their own from among their brethren, Deut. 17. 15. Their Governor was to proceed from the midst of them, Ier. 30. 21. And this must needs be matter of great joy;
The Prince and God of this world had the First possession of us, Ephesians 2. 2. But they were to have a King of their own from among their brothers, Deuteronomy 17. 15. Their Governor was to proceed from the midst of them, Jeremiah 30. 21. And this must needs be matter of great joy;
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That whereas oppressors did pass through them before v. 8. the King now promised them should be a near kinsman should not be ashamed to call them brethren, Heb. 2. 11. The shout of a King should be amongst them, who should have the strength of an Unicorn, able to break the bones of his enemies, Numb. 23. 21, 22. 2. His approach, He cometh: When Solomon, a type of Christ, was made King, they did eat and drink with great gladness before the Lord, 1 Chron. 29. 22. At such solemn Inaugurations, the Trumpets sound, the people shout, the Conduits run Wine, honours are dispenced, gifts distributed, prisons opened, offenders pardoned, Acts of grace published, nothing suffered to eclipse the beauty of such a Festivity.
That whereas Oppressors's did pass through them before v. 8. the King now promised them should be a near kinsman should not be ashamed to call them brothers, Hebrew 2. 11. The shout of a King should be among them, who should have the strength of an Unicorn, able to break the bones of his enemies, Numb. 23. 21, 22. 2. His approach, He comes: When Solomon, a type of christ, was made King, they did eat and drink with great gladness before the Lord, 1 Chronicles 29. 22. At such solemn Inaugurations, the Trumpets found, the people shout, the Conduits run Wine, honours Are dispensed, Gifts distributed, prisons opened, offenders pardoned, Acts of grace published, nothing suffered to eclipse the beauty of such a Festivity.
and an heavenly Hoast proclaim the joy, Luke 2. 9, 14 Iohn Baptist leapeth in the womb, Mary rejoiceth in God her Saviour, Zachary glorifieth God for the horn of salvation in the house of David; Simeon and Hanna bless the Lord for the glory of Israel: And after when he came to Ierusalem, the whole multitude spread garments, strewed branches, cried before him and behind him, Hosanna to the son of David, Hosanna in the highest, Mat. 21. 9. And the Psalmist Prophecying long before of it, said, This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it, Psal. 118. 24. 3. His Character: 1. He is Iust. And this is the great joy of his people, Isa. 9. 3. 7. especially being such a King as is not only just himself, but maketh others just likewise:
and an heavenly Host proclaim the joy, Lycia 2. 9, 14 John Baptist leapeth in the womb, Marry rejoices in God her Saviour, Zachary Glorifieth God for the horn of salvation in the house of David; Simeon and Hannah bless the Lord for the glory of Israel: And After when he Come to Ierusalem, the Whole multitude spread garments, strewed branches, cried before him and behind him, Hosanna to the son of David, Hosanna in the highest, Mathew 21. 9. And the Psalmist Prophesying long before of it, said, This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it, Psalm 118. 24. 3. His Character: 1. He is Just And this is the great joy of his people, Isaiah 9. 3. 7. especially being such a King as is not only just himself, but makes Others just likewise:
In the Lord shall the seed of Israel be justified and glory, Isa. 45. 25. Sin pardoned, guilt covered, death vanquished, conscience pacified God reconciled, must needs be a glorious ground of joy and peace unto believers, Rom. 5. 1, 2. Luke 10. 20.
In the Lord shall the seed of Israel be justified and glory, Isaiah 45. 25. since pardoned, guilt covered, death vanquished, conscience pacified God reconciled, must needs be a glorious ground of joy and peace unto believers, Rom. 5. 1, 2. Luke 10. 20.
as Iehosaphat said, We have no might against this great company, 2 Cron. 20. 12. Therefore 2. Our King here hath salvation, is able to save himself and his people from their enemies,
as Jehoshaphat said, We have no might against this great company, 2 Cron. 20. 12. Therefore 2. Our King Here hath salvation, is able to save himself and his people from their enemies,
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and that to the uttermost, Heb. 7. 25. It was his Name, his Office, the end why he was sent, why he was exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, Acts 5. 31. 1 Iohn 4. 14. And this surely matter of great joy. It is an Angelical Argument, I bring you tidings of great joy which shall be to all people;
and that to the uttermost, Hebrew 7. 25. It was his Name, his Office, the end why he was sent, why he was exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, Acts 5. 31. 1 John 4. 14. And this surely matter of great joy. It is an Angelical Argument, I bring you tidings of great joy which shall be to all people;
But Princes possibly, the more powerful and victorious they are, may be likewise the more stately; it is not altogether unusual with men where they do much good, to be supercilious and haughty towards those to whom they doe it:
But Princes possibly, the more powerful and victorious they Are, may be likewise the more stately; it is not altogether unusual with men where they do much good, to be supercilious and haughty towards those to whom they do it:
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So lowly as to minister to his own servants, and to wash their feet, Iohn 13. 14. as to be an example of meekness unto them, Mat. 11. 29. The meanest of his people have access unto him, may present their wants before him;
So lowly as to minister to his own Servants, and to wash their feet, John 13. 14. as to be an Exampl of meekness unto them, Mathew 11. 29. The Meanest of his people have access unto him, may present their Wants before him;
bears with us in our failings, expects us in our delaies, forgives our wandrings, praies us to be reconciled to God, Luke 19. 10. Isa. 13. 18. Rev. 3. 20. Now there is nothing more rejoiceth the hearts of a people,
bears with us in our failings, expects us in our delays, forgives our wanderings, prays us to be reconciled to God, Lycia 19. 10. Isaiah 13. 18. Rev. 3. 20. Now there is nothing more rejoices the hearts of a people,
then the mildness, gentleness, and clemency of their Prince, whence, when his heart is not haughty, nor his eyes lofty, as David said of himself, Psal. 13. 1. when he is as a servant to his people,
then the mildness, gentleness, and clemency of their Prince, whence, when his heart is not haughty, nor his eyes lofty, as David said of himself, Psalm 13. 1. when he is as a servant to his people,
But a Prince may have a righteous heart, a valiant hand, a meek temper, and yet do the less good by a natural slowness and indisposedness to action ;
But a Prince may have a righteous heart, a valiant hand, a meek temper, and yet do the less good by a natural slowness and indisposedness to actium ENDNOTE27
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when he was to be crucified, he shews his cheerfulness in that service, by riding to Jerusalem about it, which we read not that he did upon any other occasion:
when he was to be Crucified, he shows his cheerfulness in that service, by riding to Jerusalem about it, which we read not that he did upon any other occasion:
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He did earnestly desire that Passover, he did severely rebuke Peter when he disswaded him from that work, he did express his singular readiness to become a sacrifice;
He did earnestly desire that Passover, he did severely rebuke Peter when he dissuaded him from that work, he did express his singular readiness to become a sacrifice;
yea thy Law is within mine heart, Psal. 40. 7, 8. And though in his agony he did earnestly desire that the cup might pass from him, yet those groans of his nature under it, did greatly set forth the submission and willingness of his love to undergo it.
yea thy Law is within mine heart, Psalm 40. 7, 8. And though in his agony he did earnestly desire that the cup might pass from him, yet those groans of his nature under it, did greatly Set forth the submission and willingness of his love to undergo it.
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Now this is a further ground of great joy to a people, when all other Princely endowments in their Soveraign, are vigorously acted and improved for their safety and protection;
Now this is a further ground of great joy to a people, when all other Princely endowments in their Sovereign, Are vigorously acted and improved for their safety and protection;
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But a Prince may have all the endowments requisite to render him amiable in the eies of his people, just and meek to them, valiant and active against their enemies,
But a Prince may have all the endowments requisite to render him amiable in the eyes of his people, just and meek to them, valiant and active against their enemies,
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Therefore it is added, 5. He cuts the Chariot and the horse, and the battel-bow, he speaks peace to his people, he extends his Dominion from Sea to Sea, from the River to the ends of the earth;
Therefore it is added, 5. He cuts the Chariot and the horse, and the battel-bow, he speaks peace to his people, he extends his Dominion from Sea to Sea, from the River to the ends of the earth;
he rides on in his Majesty prosperously, the people fall under him, Psal. 45. 4, 5. He goes forth conquering, and to conquer, Rev. 6. 2. he takes from the strong man all his armor,
he rides on in his Majesty prosperously, the people fallen under him, Psalm 45. 4, 5. He Goes forth conquering, and to conquer, Rev. 6. 2. he Takes from the strong man all his armour,
and divides the spoil, Luke 11. 22. Isa. 53. 12. he never fails of full and final victory, reigns till all enemies are put under his feet, 1 Cor. 15. 24, 25. And this is the Crown of his Peoples Joy, That they have not only a just, a valiant, an humble, an active, but a prosperous and successfull Prince, making his people rejoice in the spoils of their enemies, breaking the yoke of their burden, the staff of their shoulder, the rod of their oppressor, extending peace to them like a River,
and divides the spoil, Lycia 11. 22. Isaiah 53. 12. he never fails of full and final victory, reigns till all enemies Are put under his feet, 1 Cor. 15. 24, 25. And this is the Crown of his Peoples Joy, That they have not only a just, a valiant, an humble, an active, but a prosperous and successful Prince, making his people rejoice in the spoils of their enemies, breaking the yoke of their burden, the staff of their shoulder, the rod of their oppressor, extending peace to them like a River,
and he made it his business critically and curiously to examin all the creatures, and to find out all the good which was under the Sun. And the product and result of all his enquiries, amounted at last to a total made up all of Cyphers, of meer wind and emptiness, Vanity of vanities, vanity of vanities, all is vanity: So he begins his book;
and he made it his business critically and curiously to examine all the creatures, and to find out all the good which was under the Sun. And the product and result of all his Enquiries, amounted At last to a total made up all of Ciphers, of mere wind and emptiness, Vanity of vanities, vanity of vanities, all is vanity: So he begins his book;
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and to shew that he was not mistaken, so he concludes it, Eccles. 1. & 12. Every particular vanity alone, and all in a mass and collection, vanity together, enough to vex the soul, enough to weary it;
and to show that he was not mistaken, so he concludes it, Eccles. 1. & 12. Every particular vanity alone, and all in a mass and collection, vanity together, enough to vex the soul, enough to weary it;
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dropping as an honey-comb, smooth as oyle, but going down to death, and taking hold of hel, Prov. 5. 35. All of them empty delights, in their matter and expectation earthly; in their acqnisition painful, in their fruition nauseous and cloying, in their duration dying and perishing;
dropping as an honeycomb, smooth as oil, but going down to death, and taking hold of hell, Curae 5. 35. All of them empty delights, in their matter and expectation earthly; in their acqnisition painful, in their fruition nauseous and cloying, in their duration dying and perishing;
in their consequences seconded with anxiety, solicitude, fear, sorrow, despair, disappointment, in their measure shorter then that a man can stretch himself on, narrower then that a man can wrap himself in;
in their consequences seconded with anxiety, solicitude, Fear, sorrow, despair, disappointment, in their measure shorter then that a man can stretch himself on, narrower then that a man can wrap himself in;
as Adams forbidden fruit seconded by a flaming sword, as Belshazars dainties with an hand-writing against the wall, In the midst of all such joy, the heart is sorrowful,
as Adams forbidden fruit seconded by a flaming sword, as Belshazars dainties with an handwriting against the wall, In the midst of all such joy, the heart is sorrowful,
The triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment, Iob. 20. 5. Like the Roman Saturnalia, wherein the servants feasted for two or three daies,
The triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment, Job 20. 5. Like the Roman Saturnalia, wherein the Servants feasted for two or three days,
and when others entertain him with Hosanna and acclamations, are displeased at him, as the Scribes, Mat. 21. 15. and with the yong man in the Gospel, go away sorrowful from him, Mark 10. 22. Our Saviour pronounceth them blessed, who are not offended with him, Mat. 11. 6. thereby intimating the misery of those, who stumbling at him,
and when Others entertain him with Hosanna and acclamations, Are displeased At him, as the Scribes, Mathew 21. 15. and with the young man in the Gospel, go away sorrowful from him, Mark 10. 22. Our Saviour pronounceth them blessed, who Are not offended with him, Mathew 11. 6. thereby intimating the misery of those, who stumbling At him,
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1. Some are offended at his Person, in whom the Godhead and Manhood are united, as the Jews, John 1. •. 33. & the Samosatenians, Photinians, and Neophotinians since;
1. some Are offended At his Person, in whom the Godhead and Manhood Are united, as the jews, John 1. •. 33. & the Samosatenians, Photinians, and Neophotinians since;
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who though the Lord in his Word call him the Miphty God, Isa. 9. 6. tell us that the Word was God, John 1. 1. God blessed for ever, Rom 9. 5. Equal with God, Phil. 2. 6. The true God, 1 John 5. 20. The Great God. Tit. 2. 13. a God whose Throne is for ever and ever, Heb. 1. 8. The Lord who in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, v. 10. Iehovah our righteousness, Jer. 23. 6. yet will not endure to have him any more then a meer man, without any personality or real subsistence, till he was born into the world of the Virgin Mary. It would be tedious to trouble you with the manifold offence which ancient and modern Hereticks have taken at the Person, Nature and Hypostatical union in Christ.
who though the Lord in his Word call him the Miphty God, Isaiah 9. 6. tell us that the Word was God, John 1. 1. God blessed for ever, Rom 9. 5. Equal with God, Philip 2. 6. The true God, 1 John 5. 20. The Great God. Tit. 2. 13. a God whose Throne is for ever and ever, Hebrew 1. 8. The Lord who in the beginning laid the Foundation of the earth, v. 10. Jehovah our righteousness, Jer. 23. 6. yet will not endure to have him any more then a mere man, without any personality or real subsistence, till he was born into the world of the Virgae Marry. It would be tedious to trouble you with the manifold offence which ancient and modern Heretics have taken At the Person, Nature and Hypostatical Union in christ.
The Manichees denying the truth of his humane nature. The Apollinarians the integrity of it. The Valentines and Mareionites, the original of it from the blessed Virgin.
The manichees denying the truth of his humane nature. The Apollinarians the integrity of it. The Valentines and Mareionites, the original of it from the blessed Virgae.
So mightily hath Satan bestirred himself by many and quite contrary instruments to plunder the Church (if it had been possible) of the Lord their Righteousness.
So mightily hath Satan bestirred himself by many and quite contrary Instruments to plunder the Church (if it had been possible) of the Lord their Righteousness.
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2. Others are offended at his Cross, both Iews and Greeks, 1 Cor. 1. 23. Those pitching in their expectations upon a glorious Prince, who should free them from the Roman yoke, could not endure to be so disappointed,
2. Others Are offended At his Cross, both Iews and Greeks, 1 Cor. 1. 23. Those pitching in their Expectations upon a glorious Prince, who should free them from the Roman yoke, could not endure to be so disappointed,
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as in the stead thereof to have a crucified man, one in the form of a servant to be their Messiah; and therefore whosoever rule over them, he shall not, Luke 19. 4. These, judging it a foolish thing to expect life from a dead man, glory and blessedness from one who did not keep himself from shame and curse, hearing doctrines wholly dissonant and inconsistent with the principles they had been prepossessed withal, did thereupon refuse to submit to Christ;
as in the stead thereof to have a Crucified man, one in the from of a servant to be their Messiah; and Therefore whosoever Rule over them, he shall not, Lycia 19. 4. These, judging it a foolish thing to expect life from a dead man, glory and blessedness from one who did not keep himself from shame and curse, hearing doctrines wholly dissonant and inconsistent with the principles they had been prepossessed withal, did thereupon refuse to submit to christ;
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The Cross of Christ, likewise to be taken up by his Disciples and followers, is matter of offence unto many others, called the offence of the Cross, Gal. 5. 11. When they hear that they must suffer with him,
The Cross of christ, likewise to be taken up by his Disciples and followers, is matter of offence unto many Others, called the offence of the Cross, Gal. 5. 11. When they hear that they must suffer with him,
that affliction is an appendix to the Gospel, and find the truth of it by experience (persecution arising because of the word) then presently they are offended, Matth. 13. 21. 3. Others are offended at the Free-grace of Christ, cannot endure to be shut out from all share and causality towards their own salvation.
that affliction is an appendix to the Gospel, and find the truth of it by experience (persecution arising Because of the word) then presently they Are offended, Matthew 13. 21. 3. Others Are offended At the Free grace of christ, cannot endure to be shut out from all share and causality towards their own salvation.
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Thus the Iews not willing to seek righteousness by faith in Christ, but as it were by the works of the Lavv, stumbled at that stumbling stone, Rom. 9. 32, 33. Men would fain owe some of the thank for their salvation to themselves, to their own will, their own work, their consenting to Christ, their not resisting of him, their co-operating with him, their works of condignity and congruity disposing them towards him;
Thus the Iews not willing to seek righteousness by faith in christ, but as it were by the works of the Law, stumbled At that stumbling stone, Rom. 9. 32, 33. Men would fain owe Some of the thank for their salvation to themselves, to their own will, their own work, their consenting to christ, their not resisting of him, their cooperating with him, their works of condignity and congruity disposing them towards him;
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But when men have used all the Arts and Arguments they can to have the efficacy of divine grace unto conversion, within the power or reach of their own will;
But when men have used all the Arts and Arguments they can to have the efficacy of divine grace unto conversion, within the power or reach of their own will;
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yet still this will be Scripture, That it is God that worketh in us to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Phil. 2 13. That it is God who maketh us to differ, 1 Cor. 4. 7. that he hath mercy on whom he will have mercy, Rom 9. 15. that his grace is his own, to dispose of as he wil, Mat. 20. 15. 1 Cor. 12. 21. That the purpose of God according to election shal stand;
yet still this will be Scripture, That it is God that works in us to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Philip 2 13. That it is God who makes us to differ, 1 Cor. 4. 7. that he hath mercy on whom he will have mercy, Rom 9. 15. that his grace is his own, to dispose of as he will, Mathew 20. 15. 1 Cor. 12. 21. That the purpose of God according to election shall stand;
nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy, Rom. 9. 16. That Gods divine power gives us things pertaining to life & godliness, 2 Pet. 1 3. That there is an exceeding greatness of his power, towards those that believe the working of the might of his power, Ephes. 1. 19. That the Lords people are willing in the day of his power, Psal. 110. 3. So then our willingness is the work of his power the efficacy of his power is not suspended upon our will;
nor of him that Runneth, but of God that shows mercy, Rom. 9. 16. That God's divine power gives us things pertaining to life & godliness, 2 Pet. 1 3. That there is an exceeding greatness of his power, towards those that believe the working of the might of his power, Ephesians 1. 19. That the lords people Are willing in the day of his power, Psalm 110. 3. So then our willingness is the work of his power the efficacy of his power is not suspended upon our will;
1. Some at the sublimity of it, as being above the disquisition of Reason, the Philosophers mocked at the Doctrine of the Resurrection, Acts 17. 32. Julian scorned Christians,
1. some At the sublimity of it, as being above the disquisition of Reason, the Philosophers mocked At the Doctrine of the Resurrection, Acts 17. 32. Julian scorned Christians,
as yielding up their souls captive to a blinde belief; pride of Reason disdaining to admit any thing beyond its own comprehension, hath been the cause of that offence which many have taken at Evangelical Doctrine, The Deity of Christ,
as yielding up their Souls captive to a blind belief; pride of Reason disdaining to admit any thing beyond its own comprehension, hath been the cause of that offence which many have taken At Evangelical Doctrine, The Deity of christ,
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and the Holy Spirit, the Hypostatical union, traduction of sin, imputation of righteousness, &c. It hath been noted by learned men, that the Eastern Nations by reason of the pride and curiosity of their wits, have been most troubled with horrid and prodigious herefies.
and the Holy Spirit, the Hypostatical Union, traduction of since, imputation of righteousness, etc. It hath been noted by learned men, that the Eastern nations by reason of the pride and curiosity of their wits, have been most troubled with horrid and prodigious Heresies.
The doctrine of the Cross was esteemed foolishness by the Grandees of the world, partly because delivered without the enticing words of mans wisdom, 1 Cor. 2. 4. partly because the things were such as pride and lust judged unreasonable to stoop to.
The Doctrine of the Cross was esteemed foolishness by the Grandees of the world, partly Because Delivered without the enticing words of men Wisdom, 1 Cor. 2. 4. partly Because the things were such as pride and lust judged unreasonable to stoop to.
When it teacheth Self-denial, pulling out the right eye, cutting off the right hand, taking up a cross, following Christ without the Camp, hating and forsaking all for him, walking in the narrow way, having our conversations and affections in heaven, mortifying our lusts, loving our enemies, wrestling against Principalities and powers, praying always, abstaining from all appearance of evil, exercising our selves in a good conscience toward God and men, living without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked generation, walking circumspectly, setting the Lord alway before us, chusing the reproaches of Christ, rather then the pleasures of sin, or honors of the world.
When it Teaches Self-denial, pulling out the right eye, cutting off the right hand, taking up a cross, following christ without the Camp, hating and forsaking all for him, walking in the narrow Way, having our conversations and affections in heaven, mortifying our Lustiest, loving our enemies, wrestling against Principalities and Powers, praying always, abstaining from all appearance of evil, exercising our selves in a good conscience towards God and men, living without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked generation, walking circumspectly, setting the Lord always before us, choosing the Reproaches of christ, rather then the pleasures of since, or honours of the world.
When sensual and earthly minded men are held close by such Doctrines as these, they conclude with the men of Capernaum, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? John 6. 60.
When sensual and earthly minded men Are held close by such Doctrines as these, they conclude with the men of Capernaum, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? John 6. 60.
As that Odour which is deadly to a Vultur, is comfortable to a Dove; as the same water of jealousie, in case of an innocent woman, did cause to conceive, which, in case of guilt, did cause the belly to swell, and the thigh to rot, Num. 5. 27, 28. 2. It noteth love of sin, and senselesness under it;
As that Odour which is deadly to a Vulture, is comfortable to a Dove; as the same water of jealousy, in case of an innocent woman, did cause to conceive, which, in case of guilt, did cause the belly to swell, and the thigh to rot, Num. 5. 27, 28. 2. It notes love of since, and senselessness under it;
Unbelief in Christ ever proceeds from the predominancy of some other love, Iohn 12. 42, 43. 3. It noteth slight apprehensions of the wrath to come. The more the heart is possessed with the terror of wrath, the more it will value the Sanctuary which protecteth from it.
Unbelief in christ ever proceeds from the predominancy of Some other love, John 12. 42, 43. 3. It notes slight apprehensions of the wrath to come. The more the heart is possessed with the terror of wrath, the more it will valve the Sanctuary which Protecteth from it.
nothing shuts out the voyce of Christ, but pride of heart, which will not submit to the law of faith, Heb. 3. 7. Rom. 10. 3. 5. It notes an unsavouriness of soul, which cannot rellish the things of God.
nothing shuts out the voice of christ, but pride of heart, which will not submit to the law of faith, Hebrew 3. 7. Rom. 10. 3. 5. It notes an unsavoriness of soul, which cannot relish the things of God.
As a bitter pallate tastes every thing bitter, so an impure heart knows not how to judge of things that are spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. 2. 14. Heb. 5. 13. makes even an impure Scripture an impure Christ, an impure Religion.
As a bitter palate tastes every thing bitter, so an impure heart knows not how to judge of things that Are spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. 2. 14. Hebrew 5. 13. makes even an impure Scripture an impure christ, an impure Religion.
no state so desperate, as that which thrusteth away salvation from it, Acts 13. 46. 3. We should therefore be exhorted unto this so comfortable a duty, to stir up in our hearts that joy in Christ which the inestimable benefit of our high calling requireth of us.
no state so desperate, as that which thrusts away salvation from it, Acts 13. 46. 3. We should Therefore be exhorted unto this so comfortable a duty, to stir up in our hearts that joy in christ which the inestimable benefit of our high calling requires of us.
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and shall not the righteous rejoyce in him who is their salvation? Shall he rejoyce over us to do us good, Ier. 32. 41. and rests in his love to us, Zeph. 3. 17. And shall not we rejoyce in him who is the chiefest of ten thousand? Are not all the objects of joy, which are scattered amongst the creatures, heaped up,
and shall not the righteous rejoice in him who is their salvation? Shall he rejoice over us to do us good, Jeremiah 32. 41. and rests in his love to us, Zephaniah 3. 17. And shall not we rejoice in him who is the chiefest of ten thousand? are not all the objects of joy, which Are scattered among the creatures, heaped up,
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and everlastingly treasured in him alone? Do we delight in wealth (as many will say, Who will shew us any good ) behold here unsearchable riches, Ephes. 3. 8. Durable riches, Prov. 8. 18. without bounds, without bottom, without end.
and everlastingly treasured in him alone? Do we delight in wealth (as many will say, Who will show us any good) behold Here unsearchable riches, Ephesians 3. 8. Durable riches, Curae 8. 18. without bounds, without bottom, without end.
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Do we delight in pleasure? Behold here rivers of pleasure that never dry, pleasures for evermore that never vanish, Psalm 36. 8. and 16. 11. Do we delight in beauty? He is fairer then the children of men, Psalm 45. 2. In sweet odours? All his garments smell of myrrh, alloes and cassia;
Do we delight in pleasure? Behold Here Rivers of pleasure that never dry, pleasures for evermore that never vanish, Psalm 36. 8. and 16. 11. Do we delight in beauty? He is Fairer then the children of men, Psalm 45. 2. In sweet odours? All his garments smell of myrrh, Aloes and cassia;
he is perfumed with all the spices of the Merchant, Psalm 45. 8. Cant. 3. 6. In musick or elegant orations? His mouth is most sweet, altogether lovely, grace is poured into his lips, Cant. 5. 16. In plentiful provision? behold here a feast of fatted things, Isa, 25. 6 living water, John 4. 10. Bread of life, meat indeed, John 6. 51, 55. a Banquetting-house, with flagons, apples, fruits, Cant. 2. 3, 5, 7, 17. In stately buildings? Here is an Ivory Palace, whose beams are Cedar, whose galleries are cyprus, Ps. 45. 8. Cant. 1. 16. In profound learning? Here is knowledge that passeth knowledge, NONLATINALPHABET, Phil. 3. 8. the excellency of knowledge, knowledge that is life, Iohn 17. 3. In honor and dignity? Here is the Lord of Glory, honorable in himself, Phil. 3. 9. an honor to his people, 1 Pet. 2. 7. making them all Kings and Priests to God, Rev. 1. 6. In safety and security? This man is our peace,
he is perfumed with all the spices of the Merchant, Psalm 45. 8. Cant 3. 6. In music or elegant orations? His Mouth is most sweet, altogether lovely, grace is poured into his lips, Cant 5. 16. In plentiful provision? behold Here a feast of fatted things, Isaiah, 25. 6 living water, John 4. 10. Bred of life, meat indeed, John 6. 51, 55. a Banqueting house, with flagons, Apples, fruits, Cant 2. 3, 5, 7, 17. In stately buildings? Here is an Ivory Palace, whose beams Are Cedar, whose galleries Are cyprus, Ps. 45. 8. Cant 1. 16. In profound learning? Here is knowledge that passes knowledge,, Philip 3. 8. the excellency of knowledge, knowledge that is life, John 17. 3. In honour and dignity? Here is the Lord of Glory, honourable in himself, Philip 3. 9. an honour to his people, 1 Pet. 2. 7. making them all Kings and Priests to God, Rev. 1. 6. In safety and security? This man is our peace,
when the Assyrian is in the Land, Mic. 5. 5. He will cast out our enemies, he will undo those that afflictus, Zeph 3. 15, 19 In him the fulness of all delectable things;
when the assyrian is in the Land, Mic. 5. 5. He will cast out our enemies, he will undo those that afflictus, Zephaniah 3. 15, 19 In him the fullness of all delectable things;
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yet not to be purchased at a dear rate, set before us, offered unto us, without money, without price, Isaiah 55. 2. a gift, a free gift a gift of grace, a gift of righteousness, Rom. 5. 15, 18. Well might the Psalmist bid us rejoyce, and exceedingly rejoyce, Psalm 68. 3. Well might the Prophet bid us sing, and shout, and rejoyce,
yet not to be purchased At a dear rate, Set before us, offered unto us, without money, without price, Isaiah 55. 2. a gift, a free gift a gift of grace, a gift of righteousness, Rom. 5. 15, 18. Well might the Psalmist bid us rejoice, and exceedingly rejoice, Psalm 68. 3. Well might the Prophet bid us sing, and shout, and rejoice,
and be glad with all the heart, Zeph. 3, 14. Well might the Apostle call it, a joy unspeakable, and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1. 8. since the Lord Jesus is not onely the joy of Saints, Luke 19. 37, 38. but of blessed Angels, Luke 2. 13. yea of God himself.
and be glad with all the heart, Zephaniah 3, 14. Well might the Apostle call it, a joy unspeakable, and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1. 8. since the Lord jesus is not only the joy of Saints, Lycia 19. 37, 38. but of blessed Angels, Lycia 2. 13. yea of God himself.
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1. In his person and immediate excellencies, those glorious treasures of wisdom and grace wherwith he is replenished, a spectacle of Angelical adoration, 1 Pet. 1. 12. Heb. 1. 6. 2. In his mediation, the great things he hath done, the great benefits he hath procured for us.
1. In his person and immediate excellencies, those glorious treasures of Wisdom and grace wherewith he is replenished, a spectacle of Angelical adoration, 1 Pet. 1. 12. Hebrew 1. 6. 2. In his mediation, the great things he hath done, the great benefits he hath procured for us.
God forbid (saith the Apostle) that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Iesus Christ, Gal. 6. 14. 3. In our knowledge of him, and communion with him in all those benefits;
God forbid (Says the Apostle) that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Iesus christ, Gal. 6. 14. 3. In our knowledge of him, and communion with him in all those benefits;
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In his Ordinances, which are his voyce speaking from heaven unto us, according to our estimation whereof, he accounteth himself regarded by us, Luke 10. 16. In his Ministers, to whom he hath committed the word of reconciliation, whom his people have received as Angels of God, Gal. 4. 14, 15. unto whom what respect,
In his Ordinances, which Are his voice speaking from heaven unto us, according to our estimation whereof, he accounteth himself regarded by us, Lycia 10. 16. In his Ministers, to whom he hath committed the word of reconciliation, whom his people have received as Angels of God, Gal. 4. 14, 15. unto whom what respect,
or disrespect is shewed, Christ looketh on as done unto himself, Mat. 10. 40, 41. And here I cannot but follow the example of our Apostle towards these Philippians, Chap. 4. v. 10 — 14 — 19. & with joy and thankfulnness make mention of the zeal and Christian care of this Honorable City, both to provide a learned and faithful Ministery,
or disrespect is showed, christ looks on as done unto himself, Mathew 10. 40, 41. And Here I cannot but follow the Exampl of our Apostle towards these Philippians, Chap. 4. v. 10 — 14 — 19. & with joy and thankfulnness make mention of the zeal and Christian care of this Honourable city, both to provide a learned and faithful Ministry,
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And this your work of faith, and labour of love, is the more acceptable, in that it hath flourished in these loose times, wherein many unstable and seduced souls have been misled by the prophane impulsions of such as bear evil will to the prosperity of our Sion, to load the Ministers of Christ,
And this your work of faith, and labour of love, is the more acceptable, in that it hath flourished in these lose times, wherein many unstable and seduced Souls have been misled by the profane impulsions of such as bear evil will to the Prosperity of our Sion, to load the Ministers of christ,
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And truly your Honor standeth not so much in your spacious City, in your goodly Structures, in your great River, in your numerous ships ▪ in your wise Senate, in your full Treasures, in your vast Trade, in your ancient Name (for you have been a most famous Emporium upon record,
And truly your Honour Stands not so much in your spacious city, in your goodly Structures, in your great River, in your numerous ships ▪ in your wise Senate, in your full Treasures, in your vast Trade, in your ancient Name (for you have been a most famous Emporium upon record,
for above fifteen hundred years) all these are but thin and empty Elogies unto that one, Ezek. 44. 35. The name of the City shall be Iehovah Shammah, the Lord is there.
for above fifteen hundred Years) all these Are but thin and empty Eulogies unto that one, Ezekiel 44. 35. The name of the city shall be Jehovah Shammah, the Lord is there.
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This is, this will be your honor, if you be a City of truth, the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy Mountain, Zach. 8. 3. The Gospel is the riches of a Nation, Rom. 11. 12. obedience and wisdom the renown of a people, Deut. 4. 6. Go on therefore thus to rejoyce in Christ, by honoring his Ordinances, by strengthening the hands,
This is, this will be your honour, if you be a city of truth, the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy Mountain, Zach 8. 3. The Gospel is the riches of a nation, Rom. 11. 12. Obedience and Wisdom the renown of a people, Deuteronomy 4. 6. Go on Therefore thus to rejoice in christ, by honouring his Ordinances, by strengthening the hands,
and men shall say of you, The Lord bless thee O habitation of justice, and mountain of holiness, Ier. 31. 22 5. Rejoice we in that work whereunto by these he cals us;
and men shall say of you, The Lord bless thee Oh habitation of Justice, and mountain of holiness, Jeremiah 31. 22 5. Rejoice we in that work whereunto by these he calls us;
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8. In the hope of his glory: The spirit of adoption is even now a glorious thing, John 1. 2. But it doth not yet appear what we shall be, only this he hath assured us of, That we shall be like unto him, shall see him as he is, shall appear with him in glory;
8. In the hope of his glory: The Spirit of adoption is even now a glorious thing, John 1. 2. But it does not yet appear what we shall be, only this he hath assured us of, That we shall be like unto him, shall see him as he is, shall appear with him in glory;
shall sit upon his Throne, and be ever with him; 1 John 3 1, 2. Col. 3. 4. And this blessed hope, secured by the witness of the spirit (who is the seal and earnest of our eternal inheritance) filleth the hearts of believers with joy unspeakable and full of glory;
shall fit upon his Throne, and be ever with him; 1 John 3 1, 2. Col. 3. 4. And this blessed hope, secured by the witness of the Spirit (who is the seal and earnest of our Eternal inheritance) fills the hearts of believers with joy unspeakable and full of glory;
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9. In the fellowship of his sufferings, which though to sense they be matter of sorrow, yet unto faith are they matter of joy. When Gods servants consider, that unto these sufferings they were appointed, 1 Thes. 3. 3. That Christ owns them as his, Col. 1. 4. That they work for them a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4. 17. That thereby the spirit of glory resteth on them, and that God himself is glorified in them: 1 Pet. 4. 14. In these respects they not only rejoice,
9. In the fellowship of his sufferings, which though to sense they be matter of sorrow, yet unto faith Are they matter of joy. When God's Servants Consider, that unto these sufferings they were appointed, 1 Thebes 3. 3. That christ owns them as his, Col. 1. 4. That they work for them a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4. 17. That thereby the Spirit of glory rests on them, and that God himself is glorified in them: 1 Pet. 4. 14. In these respects they not only rejoice,
Thus are Believers to rejoice in Christ: And that, 1. Greatly, again and again. Other delights may please the senses, tickle the fancy; gratifie the reason;
Thus Are Believers to rejoice in christ: And that, 1. Greatly, again and again. Other delights may please the Senses, tickle the fancy; gratify the reason;
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but there is no joy that can fill all the heart, but the joy of the Lord, Zeph. 3. 14. 2. Alway: Rejoice ever more, 1 Thes. 5. 16. all other joies have their periods and vacations, they flow and ebb, they blossom and wither:
but there is no joy that can fill all the heart, but the joy of the Lord, Zephaniah 3. 14. 2. Always: Rejoice ever more, 1 Thebes 5. 16. all other Joys have their periods and vacations, they flow and ebb, they blossom and wither:
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This Tree of life hath fruit on it for every month, Rev. 21. 2. The comforter he sends abides with us for ever, Iohn 14. 16. The joy he gives, none can take away, Iohn 16. 22. Though Gods people have many causes of sorrow in themselves, strong corruptions, hard hearts, little strength, weak graces, many temptations;
This Tree of life hath fruit on it for every Monn, Rev. 21. 2. The comforter he sends abides with us for ever, John 14. 16. The joy he gives, none can take away, John 16. 22. Though God's people have many Causes of sorrow in themselves, strong corruptions, hard hearts, little strength, weak graces, many temptations;
yet in Christ they have still matter of rejoicing; in the constancy of his love, in the abundance of his pardoning mercy, in the fulness of his spirit, in the sufficiency of his grace, in the fidelity of his promise, in the validity of his purchase, in the vigilancy of his eye, in the readines of his help, in the perpetuity of his intercession; we disparage so good a Lord, discredit his service, disquiet our selves, discourage others, grieve his spirit, expose his waies to prejudice & reproach, weaken our hands in his service and our hearts in his love,
yet in christ they have still matter of rejoicing; in the constancy of his love, in the abundance of his pardoning mercy, in the fullness of his Spirit, in the sufficiency of his grace, in the Fidis of his promise, in the validity of his purchase, in the vigilancy of his eye, in the readiness of his help, in the perpetuity of his Intercession; we disparage so good a Lord, discredit his service, disquiet our selves, discourage Others, grieve his Spirit, expose his ways to prejudice & reproach, weaken our hands in his service and our hearts in his love,
3. With trembling and holy reverence, Res severa est verum gaudium, without levity, without wantonness, without presumption, without arrogance, Psal. 2. 11. So rejoice in him,
3. With trembling and holy Reverence, Rest Severa est verum gaudium, without levity, without wantonness, without presumption, without arrogance, Psalm 2. 11. So rejoice in him,
because he is so gracious as to give us both, to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Phil. 2. 12, 13. 4. With improvement of this joy: 1. Unto thankfulness for Christ, and any thing of Christ in our selves, having tasted that the Lord is gracious, let us ever be speaking good of his name;
Because he is so gracious as to give us both, to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Philip 2. 12, 13. 4. With improvement of this joy: 1. Unto thankfulness for christ, and any thing of christ in our selves, having tasted that the Lord is gracious, let us ever be speaking good of his name;
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2. Unto more chearful service, the more we triumph in his victory, the more we shall abound in his work, 1 Cor. 15. 57, 58. The joy of the Lord is our strength, Nehem. 8. 10. Return to thy rest, O my soul;
2. Unto more cheerful service, the more we triumph in his victory, the more we shall abound in his work, 1 Cor. 15. 57, 58. The joy of the Lord is our strength, Nehemiah 8. 10. Return to thy rest, Oh my soul;
Should such consolations seem small unto us? Iob 15. 11. What wants are there which the joy of the Lord doth not compensate? What sufferings are there which the joy of the Lord doth not swallow up? Would we exchange Christ if we might have all the world without him? And shall we be displeased if we have not all the world with him? Nay have we not in him all other things more eminently, sweetly, purely, richly to enjoy,
Should such consolations seem small unto us? Job 15. 11. What Wants Are there which the joy of the Lord does not compensate? What sufferings Are there which the joy of the Lord does not swallow up? Would we exchange christ if we might have all the world without him? And shall we be displeased if we have not all the world with him? Nay have we not in him all other things more eminently, sweetly, purely, richly to enjoy,
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Doth thy journey to heaven displease thee, because the way haply is deep and stony? admit it were a Carpit-way like Salisbury Plain, haply there thou wouldst loiter more, haply there thou wouldst be more assaulted,
Does thy journey to heaven displease thee, Because the Way haply is deep and stony? admit it were a Carpit-way like Salisbury Plain, haply there thou Wouldst loiter more, haply there thou Wouldst be more assaulted,
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In times of festivity, men use to call their neighbours under their Vines and Fig-trees, Zach. 3. 10. The Lord Jesus is the feast of his servants, 1 Cor. 5. 7, 8. unto him therefore we should invite one another,
In times of festivity, men use to call their neighbours under their Vines and Figtrees, Zach 3. 10. The Lord jesus is the feast of his Servants, 1 Cor. 5. 7, 8. unto him Therefore we should invite one Another,
as Andrew did Simon, and Philip Nathaniel, Iohn 1. 41, 45. Joy is of all affections the most communicative, it leaps out into the eyes, the feet, the tongue, staies not in one privat bosom,
as Andrew did Simon, and Philip Nathaniel, John 1. 41, 45. Joy is of all affections the most communicative, it leaps out into the eyes, the feet, the tongue, stays not in one private bosom,
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but he deals amongst all the people, cakes of bread, pieces of flesh, flagons of wine, that the whole multitude of Israel might rejoice in the Ark of God as well as he, 2 Sam. 6. 14. 19. I shall shut up all with removing two obstacles which seem to stand in the way of this joy.
but he deals among all the people, cakes of bred, Pieces of Flesh, flagons of wine, that the Whole multitude of Israel might rejoice in the Ark of God as well as he, 2 Sam. 6. 14. 19. I shall shut up all with removing two obstacles which seem to stand in the Way of this joy.
and wrestling with the sense and fear of wrath, can these rejoice at all, much less always? It is true, when God hides his face, none can behold him, in such a shipwrack neither Sun nor Stars wil appear. But yet,
and wrestling with the sense and Fear of wrath, can these rejoice At all, much less always? It is true, when God hides his face, none can behold him, in such a shipwreck neither Sun nor Stars will appear. But yet,
and joy for the upright in heart, Psa. 97. 11. 2. These sorrows are many times preparations for more joy, as the sorrow of a travailing woman, Joh. 16. 20. black roots bear beautiful flowres:
and joy for the upright in heart, Psa. 97. 11. 2. These sorrows Are many times preparations for more joy, as the sorrow of a travailing woman, John 16. 20. black roots bear beautiful flowers:
The worst estate of a Saint is better then the best of a sinner, the bitterest Physick, then sweetest poyson. As in the midst of worldly laughter the heart is sorrowful;
The worst estate of a Saint is better then the best of a sinner, the Bitterest Physic, then Sweetest poison. As in the midst of worldly laughter the heart is sorrowful;
We have thus considered the Lord Iesus as a present, a precious, a full, a pure, a rare, a various, a victorious, a perpetual, a proper good of his people; a Prince adorned with justice, with salvation, with humility, with dispatch, with success and peace; We have shewed the folly of those who fix their delights upon empty creatures; the danger of those who are offended at the Person, the Cross, the Grace, the Doctrine, the Sublimity, the Simplicity, the Sanctity of the ways of Christ.
We have thus considered the Lord Iesus as a present, a precious, a full, a pure, a rare, a various, a victorious, a perpetual, a proper good of his people; a Prince adorned with Justice, with salvation, with humility, with dispatch, with success and peace; We have showed the folly of those who fix their delights upon empty creatures; the danger of those who Are offended At the Person, the Cross, the Grace, the Doctrine, the Sublimity, the Simplicity, the Sanctity of the ways of christ.
We have exhorted his servants to rejoyce in his Person, in his Mediation, in their knowledge of him, in the Ordinances and Instruments he hath appointed to bring unto that knowledge, in the service whereunto he calls us, in the graces wherewith he supplies us, in the light of his countenance, in the hope of his glory, in the fellowship of his sufferings; to rejoyce in him fully, to rejoyce in him alway, to rejoyce with trembling, to improve this joy unto thankfulness for his benefits,
We have exhorted his Servants to rejoice in his Person, in his Mediation, in their knowledge of him, in the Ordinances and Instruments he hath appointed to bring unto that knowledge, in the service whereunto he calls us, in the graces wherewith he supplies us, in the Light of his countenance, in the hope of his glory, in the fellowship of his sufferings; to rejoice in him Fully, to rejoice in him always, to rejoice with trembling, to improve this joy unto thankfulness for his benefits,
unto chearfulness in his service, unto Consolation against all evil, unto the provocation of one another unto the same joy: Now the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, that we may abound in hope, through the power of the holy Ghost;
unto cheerfulness in his service, unto Consolation against all evil, unto the provocation of one Another unto the same joy: Now the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, that we may abound in hope, through the power of the holy Ghost;
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And the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Iesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the Everlasting Covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Iesus Christ;
And the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Iesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the Everlasting Covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through Iesus christ;
Bonum insolitum plus amatur. Cassiod. variar. l 8. c. 20. Quaesitissimae dapes non gustu sed difficultatibus aestimabantur, miracula avium, longinqui maris pisces, alieni temporis poma aestivae nives, Hybernae Rosae. Mamertinus in Panegyr.
Bonum insolitum plus amatur. Cassiodorus. Variar. l 8. c. 20. Quaesitissimae dapes non gustu sed difficultatibus aestimabantur, Miracles Avium, longinqui maris pisces, Alieni Temporis poma aestivae nives, Hybernae Rosae. Mamertinus in Panegyr.
Omnis mihi copia quae Deus meus non est, Egestas est. Aug. Confess. lib. 13. cap. 8. Non alio Bono Bonus est sed Bonum omnis Boni — Non Bonus animus, aut Bonus Angelus, sed Bonum Bonum. Aug. de Trinit. lib. 8. cap. 3.
Omnis mihi copia Quae Deus meus non est, Egestas est. Aug. Confess. lib. 13. cap. 8. Non Alio Bono Bonus est sed Bonum omnis Boni — Non Bonus animus, Or Bonus Angelus, sed Bonum Bonum. Aug. de Trinity. lib. 8. cap. 3.
Tantum Bellam, tam diuturnum, tam longè latèque dispernm — Cis. Pompeius extremâ hyeme apparavit, ineunto vere suscepit, Media aestaté confecit Cis. prolege manilia.
Tantum Bellam, tam Diuturnum, tam long latèque dispernm — Cis. Pompeius extremâ winter apparavit, ineunto vere suscepit, Media aestaté confecit Cis. Pro lege Manilia
Amplissimorum vi•orum consilia ex even •u, non ex voluntate aplerisque pro•ari solent. Cic. ep. ad Atti•• …. lib 9. ep 10 Ʋt quisque fortunâ utitur ita praecellet, atque ex•nde supere eum omnes dicimus Plautus.
Amplissimorum vi•orum consilia ex even •u, non ex voluntate aplerisque pro•ari solent. Cic Epistle. ad Atti•• …. lib 9. Epistle 10 Ʋt Quisque fortunâ utitur ita praecellet, atque ex•nde supere Eum omnes dicimus Plautus.
Vid. Aug. ep. 46 De spiritu & litera cap. 34. de praedestinat c. 3, 5, 8. De Grat. Christi l. 1. c. 24. Contraduas. Epist. pelag l. 1. c. 19, 20, & l. 4. c. 6. De Grat. & lib. Arb. c. 21. De Corrept. & Grat. c. 14.
Vid. Aug. Epistle. 46 De spiritu & Letter cap. 34. the praedestinate c. 3, 5, 8. De Grat. Christ l. 1. c. 24. Against. Epistle Pelagius l. 1. c. 19, 20, & l. 4. c. 6. De Grat. & lib. Arb. c. 21. De Corrept. & Grat. c. 14.
