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The Greatness of the Mystery of Godlinesse opened in severall Sermons. SERMON I. 1 TIM. 3.16.
The Greatness of the Mystery of Godliness opened in several Sermons. SERMON I. 1 TIM. 3.16.
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And without controversie great is the mystery of Godlinesse, which is, God manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels, preached unto the Gentiles, beleeved on in the world, and received up into glory.
And without controversy great is the mystery of Godliness, which is, God manifested in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, and received up into glory.
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THe Apostle in this Chapter sutes his Exhortation to the divers Offices in the Church, and laies down their particular qualifications who shall be fit for such places.
THe Apostle in this Chapter suits his Exhortation to the diverse Offices in the Church, and lays down their particular qualifications who shall be fit for such places.
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God never cals any to places but he fits them, and he would have us looke to whom he hath qualified.
God never calls any to places but he fits them, and he would have us look to whom he hath qualified.
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It is not enough that men have publike vote for publike places, but they must have sutable endowments;
It is not enough that men have public vote for public places, but they must have suitable endowments;
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a Bishop that is a Pastour must be blamelesse, v. 2. So he that thinks to act for God must have qualifications from God;
a Bishop that is a Pastor must be blameless, v. 2. So he that thinks to act for God must have qualifications from God;
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Gods Call hath ever his blessing and assistance.
God's Call hath ever his blessing and assistance.
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Now that Timothy might take speciall notice of this, he tels him that he writ these things on purpose that he might know how to behave himselfe in the Church, which he cals the house of God,
Now that Timothy might take special notice of this, he tells him that he writ these things on purpose that he might know how to behave himself in the Church, which he calls the house of God,
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and the pillar and ground of truth, ver. 15. that is that which holds forth truth as the pillar doth the light that is set on it;
and the pillar and ground of truth, ver. 15. that is that which holds forth truth as the pillar does the Light that is Set on it;
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The Apostle laies the weight of his worke, and all the Ministers of the Gospell,
The Apostle lays the weight of his work, and all the Ministers of the Gospel,
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and heightens their Calling from the preciousnesse of the truth that is to be manifested by them;
and heightens their Calling from the preciousness of the truth that is to be manifested by them;
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and at last breakes forth into the great truths which they are to manifest, which are undeniably the great Mystery of Godlinesse in the world.
and At last breaks forth into the great truths which they Are to manifest, which Are undeniably the great Mystery of Godliness in the world.
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God was manifest in flesh, &c. So that this is the sum of all:God was manifest in Flesh, etc. So that this is the sum of all:
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Pastors, and Teachers, and Elders, and all Office, of the Church, had need be men peculiarly qualified, that they may behave themselves as becomes them in the Church;
Pastors, and Teachers, and Elders, and all Office, of the Church, had need be men peculiarly qualified, that they may behave themselves as becomes them in the Church;
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for that is as a Pillar of truth, and the great Mystery of Godlinesse is opened among them, they are to hold forth that Godlinesse which is a great Mystery.
for that is as a Pillar of truth, and the great Mystery of Godliness is opened among them, they Are to hold forth that Godliness which is a great Mystery.
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And it is as much as if he had said, Timothy, I write these things to thee,
And it is as much as if he had said, Timothy, I write these things to thee,
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and all the Ministers of the Gospell, that they looke to themselves; for a great charge is committed to them, to be as pillars in Gods House,
and all the Ministers of the Gospel, that they look to themselves; for a great charge is committed to them, to be as pillars in God's House,
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and to carry forth the greatest mystery in the heaven and earth, that upon which depends the great weight of Salvation.
and to carry forth the greatest mystery in the heaven and earth, that upon which depends the great weight of Salvation.
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Oh, if these that are to dispense the Gospell did but know their work, what a glorious and great Dispensation is committed to them,
O, if these that Are to dispense the Gospel did but know their work, what a glorious and great Dispensation is committed to them,
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how would they labour to behave themselves in that great charge?
how would they labour to behave themselves in that great charge?
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Here be many things observable in the words. 1. The Preface, or Porch. 2. The Fabrick it selfe.
Here be many things observable in the words. 1. The Preface, or Porch. 2. The Fabric it self.
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In the Preface is 1. The manner of his speech, and that twofold:
In the Preface is 1. The manner of his speech, and that twofold:
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first, the affection he speakes it with, he is so as a man in rapture that speakes in pure sentences, without Controversie, &c. He breakes off as it were from all that he had formerly spoken,
First, the affection he speaks it with, he is so as a man in rapture that speaks in pure sentences, without Controversy, etc. He breaks off as it were from all that he had formerly spoken,
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and sits down and wonders at the greatnesse of that Mystery which the Gospell held forth.
and sits down and wonders At the greatness of that Mystery which the Gospel held forth.
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2. That he speakes of its Godlinesse.
2. That he speaks of its Godliness.
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3. The description he gives it, he cals it a Mystery, and that with this Adjunct, that it is a great Mystery.
3. The description he gives it, he calls it a Mystery, and that with this Adjunct, that it is a great Mystery.
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4. The confidence he speakes it in, without Controversie, NONLATINALPHABET, manifest è ex confesso, without doubt or question it is so;
4. The confidence he speaks it in, without Controversy,, manifest è ex Confesso, without doubt or question it is so;
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none that ever knew God, or ever felt the power of it, but said it was a great mystery.
none that ever knew God, or ever felt the power of it, but said it was a great mystery.
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Then secondly, you have this Mystery unfolded, and cleared up in these severall particulars of it, which he deduceth to these sixe heads: God manifested in the flesh. Justified in the spirit. Seene of Angels. Preached unto the Gentiles. Beleeved on in the World. Received up into Glory.
Then secondly, you have this Mystery unfolded, and cleared up in these several particulars of it, which he deduceth to these sixe Heads: God manifested in the Flesh. Justified in the Spirit. Seen of Angels. Preached unto the Gentiles. Believed on in the World. Received up into Glory.
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So that here is Truth, and that truth is Godlinesse, and that godlinesse is a great Mystery,
So that Here is Truth, and that truth is Godliness, and that godliness is a great Mystery,
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and all that is laid out in various manifestations of God. Here are many glorious things to be insisted on;
and all that is laid out in various manifestations of God. Here Are many glorious things to be insisted on;
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all Divinity comprehended in these few lines, the very marrow and pith, the foundation and fountaine of all that we need to know, or to be acquainted with.
all Divinity comprehended in these few lines, the very marrow and pith, the Foundation and fountain of all that we need to know, or to be acquainted with.
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And before we come to Launch out in the Ocean, we must cast an eye upon the Connexion of the words.
And before we come to Launch out in the Ocean, we must cast an eye upon the Connexion of the words.
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Obs. First, That which the Apostle cals Truth in the former verse, he cals Godlinesse here;Obs. First, That which the Apostle calls Truth in the former verse, he calls Godliness Here;
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Truth is not a fancy or notion, but it is holinesse it selfe, and none can know Truth in the nature and power of it, but they must be godly.
Truth is not a fancy or notion, but it is holiness it self, and none can know Truth in the nature and power of it, but they must be godly.
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First, Truth is the patterne and platforme of Holiness, it is the mould of Godlinesse; that is godlinesse which is conformable to divine truth;
First, Truth is the pattern and platform of Holiness, it is the mould of Godliness; that is godliness which is conformable to divine truth;
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Truth is Gods mind, and godliness is a soule conformable unto that mind, or transformed into that truth;
Truth is God's mind, and godliness is a soul conformable unto that mind, or transformed into that truth;
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therefore the Apostle when he would relate the godlinesse of the Romans, Rom. 6.17. he saith, they obeyed that doctrine or truth into the forme of which they were delivered, NONLATINALPHABET, he makes the truth of the Gospell as a type, a mould into which they were cast.
Therefore the Apostle when he would relate the godliness of the Roman, Rom. 6.17. he Says, they obeyed that Doctrine or truth into the Form of which they were Delivered,, he makes the truth of the Gospel as a type, a mould into which they were cast.
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Secondly, godlinesse is truth, because truth works godliness; Christ praies the Father to sanctifie them with truth, Joh. 17.17. It is the nature of truth to sanctifie and worke holinesse;
Secondly, godliness is truth, Because truth works godliness; christ prays the Father to sanctify them with truth, John 17.17. It is the nature of truth to sanctify and work holiness;
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truth is light, and life, and doth as the Sun, both enliven and enlighten all soules on whom its beames shines;
truth is Light, and life, and does as the Sun, both enliven and enlighten all Souls on whom its beams shines;
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errour never makes holy, though it may be in a holy person, and shadowed with the holinesse in whom it is;
error never makes holy, though it may be in a holy person, and shadowed with the holiness in whom it is;
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but all the truths of Christ they are as fire that convert soules to its own nature;
but all the truths of christ they Are as fire that convert Souls to its own nature;
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whatever holiness is in the soule is no more but truth digested, turned into life and spirit.
whatever holiness is in the soul is no more but truth digested, turned into life and Spirit.
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Use. So that first let not the world mistake themselves concerning truth.Use. So that First let not the world mistake themselves Concerning truth.
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It is not enough that men have abundance of notions concerning God or Christ, except it be holy truth, sanctifying truth;
It is not enough that men have abundance of notions Concerning God or christ, except it be holy truth, sanctifying truth;
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this world is growing exceeding knowing, men boast of many great and mysterious truths which they know,
this world is growing exceeding knowing, men boast of many great and mysterious truths which they know,
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but where is godliness? Truth without godliness is as an Oracle without a voice, a body without a soule;
but where is godliness? Truth without godliness is as an Oracle without a voice, a body without a soul;
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as letters in brass without life.
as letters in brass without life.
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Brethren, what is it for a man to have found a peece of Gold when he is hungry and can find no meat? It is cleare men know little of truth, they are so unacquainted with godliness;
Brothers, what is it for a man to have found a piece of Gold when he is hungry and can find no meat? It is clear men know little of truth, they Are so unacquainted with godliness;
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that is truth indeed which moulds the soule into the nature of God, which draws a soule into pure fellowship with God, which elevates the spirit into the glory of God, which turnes all things into life and power in the soule, other things are but notions;
that is truth indeed which moulds the soul into the nature of God, which draws a soul into pure fellowship with God, which elevates the Spirit into the glory of God, which turns all things into life and power in the soul, other things Are but notions;
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to have truth written in thy Bible and not in thy heart, what is it? For thee to have a forme of truth in thy understanding, the letters transcribed in thy fancy,
to have truth written in thy bible and not in thy heart, what is it? For thee to have a Form of truth in thy understanding, the letters transcribed in thy fancy,
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and not be turned spiritually into that forme, godliness is nothing else but truth baptized in the soule, truth with a new name;
and not be turned spiritually into that Form, godliness is nothing Else but truth baptised in the soul, truth with a new name;
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that soule hath not a sparkle of truth which hath not a motion of life from it, truth came out of Gods bosome,
that soul hath not a sparkle of truth which hath not a motion of life from it, truth Come out of God's bosom,
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and is the manifestation of his life and glory, and it will turne the heart sutable to that life.
and is the manifestation of his life and glory, and it will turn the heart suitable to that life.
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Ʋse 2. Would you know what it is to be godly, not to have a forme of this and that way of Religion of our owne making,Ʋse 2. Would you know what it is to be godly, not to have a Form of this and that Way of Religion of our own making,
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but to be conformable to divine truth? as good principles and notions without divine impressions of it on the soule are nothing;
but to be conformable to divine truth? as good principles and notions without divine impressions of it on the soul Are nothing;
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so godliness without a principle of truth to lead it is superstition; as truth works godliness, so godliness lives answerable unto truth;
so godliness without a principle of truth to led it is Superstition; as truth works godliness, so godliness lives answerable unto truth;
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godliness consists not in any forme of worship set us by men, though never so glorious,
godliness consists not in any Form of worship Set us by men, though never so glorious,
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but by being one with truth, in serving God after his own mind and heart. Ʋse 3. Againe, know who are the knowing and the godly men;
but by being one with truth, in serving God After his own mind and heart. Ʋse 3. Again, know who Are the knowing and the godly men;
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what those who barely and nakedly confess the Articles of faith, who beleeve in a cursory manner what is said of God and Christ in the Gospell? no,
what those who barely and nakedly confess the Articles of faith, who believe in a cursory manner what is said of God and christ in the Gospel? no,
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but those which are made godly by these truths. It is impossible for any to know Jesus Christ, and the mystery of the Gospell,
but those which Are made godly by these truths. It is impossible for any to know jesus christ, and the mystery of the Gospel,
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but they must have the life of it in them;
but they must have the life of it in them;
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if men will judge as God doth of their knowledge by their hearts, how few knowing men shall we have in the world? God values mens knowledge by their affections, by the value they set on truth;
if men will judge as God does of their knowledge by their hearts, how few knowing men shall we have in the world? God value's men's knowledge by their affections, by the valve they Set on truth;
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all our knowledge and speculations of truth without godliness is but a humane knowledge of divine things;
all our knowledge and speculations of truth without godliness is but a humane knowledge of divine things;
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you know much, you see great mysteries of truth, what life, what spirit hath it put in you? If you have seen Jesus Christ as the Center and substance of truth, where are the transformations,
you know much, you see great Mysteres of truth, what life, what Spirit hath it put in you? If you have seen jesus christ as the Centre and substance of truth, where Are the transformations,
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and the raisings of your soules after this Christ apprehended? When principles are turned into practice,
and the raisings of your Souls After this christ apprehended? When principles Are turned into practice,
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and speculations into power, and notions into spirit, then your truth is godliness.
and speculations into power, and notions into Spirit, then your truth is godliness.
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Will you know the reason why there is so much profession of truth, and so little practice of godliness,
Will you know the reason why there is so much profession of truth, and so little practice of godliness,
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why the heads of men have so outgrown their hearts? I think it be this;
why the Heads of men have so outgrown their hearts? I think it be this;
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either first that which men call truth is errour, or the fancies of their own braine, not the Vision on the mount:
either First that which men call truth is error, or the fancies of their own brain, not the Vision on the mount:
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Or else, secondly, they have but the bare and leane apprehensions, do not see them in their own nature;
Or Else, secondly, they have but the bore and lean apprehensions, do not see them in their own nature;
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men place Religion in knowledge, and godlinesse in a meere conceit;
men place Religion in knowledge, and godliness in a mere conceit;
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doubtlesse it truth were seene in her naked glory, without her hood, or gowne, only as she comes out of the bosome of Jesus Christ, the beames of her glory would pierce the very hearts and soules of men,
doubtless it truth were seen in her naked glory, without her hood, or gown, only as she comes out of the bosom of jesus christ, the beams of her glory would pierce the very hearts and Souls of men,
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and leave impressions of an immortall nature on their spirits.
and leave impressions of an immortal nature on their spirits.
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How can soules see Jesus Christ as the manifestation of God, behold him as one received up into glory,
How can Souls see jesus christ as the manifestation of God, behold him as one received up into glory,
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and sitting at the right hand of God, and have it as truth within him,
and sitting At the right hand of God, and have it as truth within him,
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and not be drawn out in strong desires of Communion with him, and have the reflexions of his holiness and glory on the heart? What is godliness but God shining in light,
and not be drawn out in strong Desires of Communion with him, and have the reflexions of his holiness and glory on the heart? What is godliness but God shining in Light,
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and working in life in the soule? Take thy picture of truth which thou thinkest thou hast in thy understanding,
and working in life in the soul? Take thy picture of truth which thou Thinkest thou hast in thy understanding,
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and sit down and rejoyce in the high-flown notions of God and Christ, (thou knowing Professor) while poore soules enjoy the life,
and fit down and rejoice in the high-flown notions of God and christ, (thou knowing Professor) while poor Souls enjoy the life,
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and power, the beauty, and substance of all truth within their hearts. Obs. 2. The second thing of worth is this;
and power, the beauty, and substance of all truth within their hearts. Obs. 2. The second thing of worth is this;
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How full Pauls heart is when he begins to speake of the things of the Gospell;
How full Paul's heart is when he begins to speak of the things of the Gospel;
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like a man that is full of griefe or joy, longs to have vent, and breakes off on a sudden from his former discourses, so doth the Apostle;
like a man that is full of grief or joy, longs to have vent, and breaks off on a sudden from his former discourses, so does the Apostle;
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he was to swim out into a great deep, and his heart cannot hold, he speaks as a man overmatched with matter, that is faine to speake broken expressions, without controversie, &c. High manifestations of God should be expressed with great affections;
he was to swim out into a great deep, and his heart cannot hold, he speaks as a man overmatched with matter, that is feign to speak broken expressions, without controversy, etc. High manifestations of God should be expressed with great affections;
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as God let out himselfe, so our hearts must be taken:
as God let out himself, so our hearts must be taken:
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a little love and admiration will not serve when God manifests himselfe in a mystery, the best frame of spirit a soule can be in when he is meditating,
a little love and admiration will not serve when God manifests himself in a mystery, the best frame of Spirit a soul can be in when he is meditating,
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or to speake of Gospell-mysteries is to be astonished at them, as one that knows not where to begin or end;
or to speak of gospel-mysteries is to be astonished At them, as one that knows not where to begin or end;
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you never have known the mysteries of God which have not admired them.
you never have known the Mysteres of God which have not admired them.
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Use. All the use I would make of this to you, is, to get affections sutable to manifestations, to rise as God rises.Use. All the use I would make of this to you, is, to get affections suitable to manifestations, to rise as God rises.
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Oh let not your hearts be low when God is high in love and glory.
O let not your hearts be low when God is high in love and glory.
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Souls which are wrapt up in the bosome of glorious enjoyments, that apprehend God in his discoveries of himself, cannot but be lost in the thoughts of them;
Souls which Are wrapped up in the bosom of glorious enjoyments, that apprehend God in his discoveries of himself, cannot but be lost in the thoughts of them;
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then are your soules in a spirituall frame when they worke in the sight of God in Christ,
then Are your Souls in a spiritual frame when they work in the sighed of God in christ,
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and sutable to the openings of his heart;
and suitable to the openings of his heart;
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the more your hearts are full of these apprehensions, the more you will breake forth in admirations.
the more your hearts Are full of these apprehensions, the more you will break forth in admirations.
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But now to the words themselves, and in them first of the Preface; without Controversie, &c. The Apostle speaks as one so confident that all did grant it to be truth, that there need no farther debate but the laying down the very things themselves.
But now to the words themselves, and in them First of the Preface; without Controversy, etc. The Apostle speaks as one so confident that all did grant it to be truth, that there need no farther debate but the laying down the very things themselves.
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The word (NONLATINALPHABET) signifies an absolute and cleare confession of a thing without doubt or scruple,
The word () signifies an absolute and clear Confessi of a thing without doubt or scruple,
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and it is as much as if the Apostle had said by the confession of all, it is so;
and it is as much as if the Apostle had said by the Confessi of all, it is so;
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it is a confessed truth by all the Saints, not one disputing or denying it, that godlinesse is a great mystery;
it is a confessed truth by all the Saints, not one disputing or denying it, that godliness is a great mystery;
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in all these particulars I need give you no confirmation at all of it, it is without question, to deny it is to be wilfully blind and desperate.
in all these particulars I need give you no confirmation At all of it, it is without question, to deny it is to be wilfully blind and desperate.
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Obs. That there are principles and mysteries of godliness cleare and undeniable to all the Saints.Obs. That there Are principles and Mysteres of godliness clear and undeniable to all the Saints.
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He doth not say, I confess it is so, and all that I have conversed withall,
He does not say, I confess it is so, and all that I have conversed withal,
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but all that have had any light of the spirit confesse this to be true; it is a thing generally received without any controversie at all:
but all that have had any Light of the Spirit confess this to be true; it is a thing generally received without any controversy At all:
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In the opening this I shall shew, 1. That there are principles of godliness as of other things.
In the opening this I shall show, 1. That there Are principles of godliness as of other things.
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2. That they are confest by the Saints. For the first:
2. That they Are confessed by the Saints. For the First:
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As there are principles in every Art or Science, which are as the foundations of other things, so likewise in divinity;
As there Are principles in every Art or Science, which Are as the foundations of other things, so likewise in divinity;
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such as the Apostle, Heb. 6.1. cals (NONLATINALPHABET) the foundation, and Heb. 5.12. (NONLATINALPHABET) the first principles, and now cals (NONLATINALPHABET) the mystery: and to prove,
such as the Apostle, Hebrew 6.1. calls () the Foundation, and Hebrew 5.12. () the First principles, and now calls () the mystery: and to prove,
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1. Because divinity or godliness is the most demonstrative and certaine knowledge of things that can be,
1. Because divinity or godliness is the most demonstrative and certain knowledge of things that can be,
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now principles are the foundation of all demonstration; if there were not principles, there could be no certainty of knowledge.
now principles Are the Foundation of all demonstration; if there were not principles, there could be no certainty of knowledge.
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No man could speake any thing, no man could beleeve any thing, if there were not common and generall foundations or principles to build upon;
No man could speak any thing, no man could believe any thing, if there were not Common and general foundations or principles to built upon;
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therefore this must be granted, that God hath left something in Religion which is without dispute.
Therefore this must be granted, that God hath left something in Religion which is without dispute.
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2. If there were not set and absolute principles, there could be no common faith, or common experience among the Saints;
2. If there were not Set and absolute principles, there could be no Common faith, or Common experience among the Saints;
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none could know the condition of one another, or be able to judge of one another, neither of things themselves.
none could know the condition of one Another, or be able to judge of one Another, neither of things themselves.
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Now the Apostle speakes of a common faith;
Now the Apostle speaks of a Common faith;
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and in another place there is but one faith, one baptisme, one hope among all the Saints, 2 Pet. 1.2. That other Foundation no man can lay than what is laid, which is Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 3.11. in Gal. 1. no preaching of anothor Gospell, no, though by an Angell from heaven.
and in Another place there is but one faith, one Baptism, one hope among all the Saints, 2 Pet. 1.2. That other Foundation no man can lay than what is laid, which is jesus christ, 1 Cor. 3.11. in Gal. 1. not preaching of anothor Gospel, no, though by an Angel from heaven.
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But I need prove that no farther.
But I need prove that no farther.
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2. These principles are confest by all the Saints, this is that the Apostle aimes at, that none of the Saints scrupled this, That Godlinesse was a great mystery in every one of the particulars mentioned. Consider,
2. These principles Are confessed by all the Saints, this is that the Apostle aims At, that none of the Saints scrupled this, That Godliness was a great mystery in every one of the particulars mentioned. Consider,
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1. That which belongs to a Saint as a Saint, to his very being he cannot be ignorant of,
1. That which belongs to a Saint as a Saint, to his very being he cannot be ignorant of,
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as that Jesus Christ died, and by his merits we are pardoned, that from him is all life, that God was manifested in him, and accepts us by him;
as that jesus christ died, and by his merits we Are pardoned, that from him is all life, that God was manifested in him, and accepts us by him;
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that we come to him by faith, and enjoy him by our union;
that we come to him by faith, and enjoy him by our Union;
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these things go to the constitution of a Saint, faith towards our Lord Jesus, and repentance towards God;
these things go to the constitution of a Saint, faith towards our Lord jesus, and Repentance towards God;
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he is not a Saint which knows not this, for they are the principles of his being;
he is not a Saint which knows not this, for they Are the principles of his being;
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indeed the largeness and extent of these principles.
indeed the largeness and extent of these principles.
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The priviledge of his being he may be ignorant, for they are successively manifested, as the glory of his union,
The privilege of his being he may be ignorant, for they Are successively manifested, as the glory of his Union,
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and the fulnesse of grace, and the rich assurance of it to his own soule, these he may be doubtfull in;
and the fullness of grace, and the rich assurance of it to his own soul, these he may be doubtful in;
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but to question this, whether Christ be the Son of God, hath died, and is risen againe, these he cannot be ignorant of,
but to question this, whither christ be the Son of God, hath died, and is risen again, these he cannot be ignorant of,
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for his faith is vaine if these things be not true and granted by him, he is no Saint if Christ be no Saviour;
for his faith is vain if these things be not true and granted by him, he is no Saint if christ be no Saviour;
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but for the manner of making out this, of what full efficacy Christs Death and Resurrection is,
but for the manner of making out this, of what full efficacy Christ Death and Resurrection is,
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and the like, and the manner of applying this, he may be exceeding darke in.
and the like, and the manner of applying this, he may be exceeding dark in.
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2. The principles of godliness are laid down so positive, and so plaine, that the light that every Saint receives makes him beleeve them;
2. The principles of godliness Are laid down so positive, and so plain, that the Light that every Saint receives makes him believe them;
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these things are exprest in absolute termes, that Christ is the only Saviour, and nothing to be joyned with him;
these things Are expressed in absolute terms, that christ is the only Saviour, and nothing to be joined with him;
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that justification is freely by grace; that in Adam all have sinned;
that justification is freely by grace; that in Adam all have sinned;
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that all which are in Christ are new Creatures, with such like expressions, so that the first and most common light of faith assents to them;
that all which Are in christ Are new Creatures, with such like expressions, so that the First and most Common Light of faith assents to them;
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there be some things in the Word, in which there lies a great deale of beauty and glory, not so nakedly exprest,
there be Some things in the Word, in which there lies a great deal of beauty and glory, not so nakedly expressed,
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nor so obvious to every understanding, as of the time of justification, the manner of our union, many things of the Kingdome of Christ,
nor so obvious to every understanding, as of the time of justification, the manner of our Union, many things of the Kingdom of christ,
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and other things which may admit a Controversie, they being not so cleare in themselves.
and other things which may admit a Controversy, they being not so clear in themselves.
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3. Principles that are absolutely fundamentall, God hath set them down as the objects of faith to be beleeved on, not disputed.
3. Principles that Are absolutely fundamental, God hath Set them down as the objects of faith to be believed on, not disputed.
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And though we cannot see the reason of them, yet we are to beleeve them; their demonstration lies in Gods testimony of them.
And though we cannot see the reason of them, yet we Are to believe them; their demonstration lies in God's testimony of them.
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Gods word for things is a Christian reason.
God's word for things is a Christian reason.
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Ʋse. Oh that in this sceptick age we would but observe this rule, to hold to principles:Ʋse. O that in this sceptic age we would but observe this Rule, to hold to principles:
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men are grown to question every thing, fundamentals cannot scape; some mens questions, most mens criticks are above their judgements:
men Are grown to question every thing, fundamentals cannot escape; Some men's questions, most men's critics Are above their Judgments:
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Some thinke Religion lies in a questioning all things. That good notion of searching after truth deceives many by misapprehension;
some think Religion lies in a questioning all things. That good notion of searching After truth deceives many by misapprehension;
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the way to lose truth is to question the principles on which they are built;
the Way to loose truth is to question the principles on which they Are built;
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the Apostle speaks unto Timothy (NONLATINALPHABET) not to strive about words which tend to no profit, 2 Tim. 2.14. and to hold fast the forme of wholsome words of doctrines (NONLATINALPHABET) 2 Tim. 1.13. an express systeme of principles.
the Apostle speaks unto Timothy () not to strive about words which tend to no profit, 2 Tim. 2.14. and to hold fast the Form of wholesome words of doctrines () 2 Tim. 1.13. an express system of principles.
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In all Sciences something must be taken for granted; Philosophers have made a just Law, Contra principia non est disputandum;
In all Sciences something must be taken for granted; Philosophers have made a just Law, Contra principia non est disputandum;
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they hiss at men that shall deny principles received by all Schollars, grounded on the absolute Law of Reason;
they hiss At men that shall deny principles received by all Scholars, grounded on the absolute Law of Reason;
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for there must be some granted rules and principles that men dispute by, else it will be but a babble, no dispute;
for there must be Some granted rules and principles that men dispute by, Else it will be but a babble, no dispute;
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all argumentation is concerning the application of rules, and deductions from principles:
all argumentation is Concerning the application of rules, and deductions from principles:
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So it is in divinity, there be some truths are as foundation stones, must not be touched lest the whole building fall with it.
So it is in divinity, there be Some truths Are as Foundation stones, must not be touched lest the Whole building fallen with it.
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I blame not Saints for searching after truth, but condemne that stint of mens spirits to looke after no more than they have known;
I blame not Saints for searching After truth, but condemn that stint of men's spirits to look After no more than they have known;
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great and noble spirits love to be reaching after perfection, there is much to be discovered of the mystery of the Gospell, of the glory and beauty of truth.
great and noble spirits love to be reaching After perfection, there is much to be discovered of the mystery of the Gospel, of the glory and beauty of truth.
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But this I urge, that there are some things must be without controversie, some truths that are written as with a Sunbeame, confest and acknowledged by all, that must be beleeved, not argued.
But this I urge, that there Are Some things must be without controversy, Some truths that Are written as with a Sunbeam, confessed and acknowledged by all, that must be believed, not argued.
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There is a twofold questioning of things:
There is a twofold questioning of things:
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1. Doubting whether they be so or no, that is dangerous, because men shall never want their scruples,
1. Doubting whither they be so or no, that is dangerous, Because men shall never want their scruples,
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if they will dispute those things which are supernatural;
if they will dispute those things which Are supernatural;
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what God hath by his owne testimony in the Word, and in the hearts of all the Saints put out of question, It is Crimen laesae Majestatis but to name in doubting.
what God hath by his own testimony in the Word, and in the hearts of all the Saints put out of question, It is Crimen laesae Majestatis but to name in doubting.
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2. Men question things to be more cleered and confirmed in them, not so much for satisfaction of the truth of them,
2. Men question things to be more cleared and confirmed in them, not so much for satisfaction of the truth of them,
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as desire to see the farther beauty and excellency of them;
as desire to see the farther beauty and excellency of them;
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this is commendable, for Saints to study all the principles wherein God hath manifested himselfe, that he may have his heart more set upon them.
this is commendable, for Saints to study all the principles wherein God hath manifested himself, that he may have his heart more Set upon them.
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So the Bereans they were more noble, they would enquire into the Doctrine that Paul preached,
So the Bereans they were more noble, they would inquire into the Doctrine that Paul preached,
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and Paul commends them for it, and saith, they were (NONLATINALPHABET) men of better breeding;
and Paul commends them for it, and Says, they were () men of better breeding;
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whatever comes from men you may question, and search againe whether it be so or no;
whatever comes from men you may question, and search again whither it be so or no;
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but what you find in the Word laid down in express termes you may not question, but beleeve;
but what you find in the Word laid down in express terms you may not question, but believe;
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though yet you may labour to be more cleare, and to have the same thing more demonstrative, and more spirituall to you;
though yet you may labour to be more clear, and to have the same thing more demonstrative, and more spiritual to you;
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the Apostle unto Timothy, that the things he had heard of him among many witnesses he should (NONLATINALPHABET) commit unto faithfull men, who may teach the same to others, 2 Tim. 2.2. the Apostle would have the same Doctrine to go from hand to hand, and be transferred unto others;
the Apostle unto Timothy, that the things he had herd of him among many Witnesses he should () commit unto faithful men, who may teach the same to Others, 2 Tim. 2.2. the Apostle would have the same Doctrine to go from hand to hand, and be transferred unto Others;
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for new principles to be revealed I expect not, but those in a new way, more of truth in a new kind of glory, more full and enriching;
for new principles to be revealed I expect not, but those in a new Way, more of truth in a new kind of glory, more full and enriching;
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the light that the Saints have received is the same for kind and nature, but not for degree,
the Light that the Saints have received is the same for kind and nature, but not for degree,
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therefore the Apostle saith, If we or an Angel from heaven shall preach another Gospell, that is different from what is preached in the revelation of Christ, let him be accursed, Gal. 1.8, 9. It is one thing to preach another Gospell,
Therefore the Apostle Says, If we or an Angel from heaven shall preach Another Gospel, that is different from what is preached in the Revelation of christ, let him be accursed, Gal. 1.8, 9. It is one thing to preach Another Gospel,
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and another thing to have that same Gospell opened more gloriously, and to have the sparklings of it more strong and glorious.
and Another thing to have that same Gospel opened more gloriously, and to have the sparklings of it more strong and glorious.
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He that will know no more than he hath known, is proud, and knows nothing;
He that will know no more than he hath known, is proud, and knows nothing;
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and he that will know any thing contrary, or more than these principles of godlinesse containes,
and he that will know any thing contrary, or more than these principles of godliness contains,
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and will by improvement come up to, will be as one in the darke that knows not where he goes;
and will by improvement come up to, will be as one in the dark that knows not where he Goes;
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to stick on the bare principles and go no farther, is as a child that learnes his Catechisme,
to stick on the bore principles and go no farther, is as a child that learns his Catechism,
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and thinks he needs no more learning;
and thinks he needs no more learning;
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and to seeke to know much with casting of principles, is as one that would learne the Hebrew or Greeke,
and to seek to know much with casting of principles, is as one that would Learn the Hebrew or Greek,
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and yet will cast aside the Characters and Rules.
and yet will cast aside the Characters and Rules.
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That soule can never miscarry in divine knowledge, that holding the foundation builds according to that.
That soul can never miscarry in divine knowledge, that holding the Foundation builds according to that.
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Let your structure be as high and glorious as can be, so your foundation be sure;
Let your structure be as high and glorious as can be, so your Foundation be sure;
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for a man to make a long and mysterious discourse, and accent every expression, with the best language,
for a man to make a long and mysterious discourse, and accent every expression, with the best language,
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and yet neither he, nor any that heares, can tell neither what he aimes at,
and yet neither he, nor any that hears, can tell neither what he aims At,
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or to what head or principle naturall to reduce it, how ridiculous is he in all wise mens eyes;
or to what head or principle natural to reduce it, how ridiculous is he in all wise men's eyes;
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all the fine and curious webs of speculation which men spin, and these stately structures in their own fancies will all be cut in sunder,
all the fine and curious webs of speculation which men spin, and these stately structures in their own fancies will all be Cut in sunder,
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and fall down, if they be not founded on the first, same, and eternall principles of godlinesse.
and fallen down, if they be not founded on the First, same, and Eternal principles of godliness.
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God hath saved all the Saints by one and the same way, Christ, and faith;
God hath saved all the Saints by one and the same Way, christ, and faith;
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And though these things are more gloriously exprest now than before, and the same heart more opened in the same Christ,
And though these things Are more gloriously expressed now than before, and the same heart more opened in the same christ,
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and faith acted with greater strength and cleereness than formerly; yet the same love, and faith, and Christ continues still.
and faith acted with greater strength and cleereness than formerly; yet the same love, and faith, and christ continues still.
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It is a pittifull thing to see soules stick still on the bare principles, and not launch out into that deep mystery which is conteined in them;
It is a pitiful thing to see Souls stick still on the bore principles, and not launch out into that deep mystery which is contained in them;
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and as sad it is to see men leave these principles and hug their own fancies.
and as sad it is to see men leave these principles and hug their own fancies.
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Oh Beloved, that unity in the spirit lies much in the onenesse and union of the foundation.
O beloved, that unity in the Spirit lies much in the oneness and Union of the Foundation.
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This one Principle, That God was manifest in flesh, and this Christ made a Mediatour of soules, what an eternall ground of comfort doth it afford, thou needest not goe seek a new manifestation of this God;
This one Principle, That God was manifest in Flesh, and this christ made a Mediator of Souls, what an Eternal ground of Comfort does it afford, thou Needest not go seek a new manifestation of this God;
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the studying but of this one, may take up all thy thoughts every minute and moment of thy life,
the studying but of this one, may take up all thy thoughts every minute and moment of thy life,
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and entertain thee with fresh and new wonders of Glory.
and entertain thee with fresh and new wonders of Glory.
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Every one of these Principles are a mystery, and mysteryes, though about the same things, are opened but by degrees.
Every one of these Principles Are a mystery, and Mysteres, though about the same things, Are opened but by Degrees.
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Angels desire to let out their thoughts in the reviewing of these unsearchable riches.
Angels desire to let out their thoughts in the reviewing of these unsearchable riches.
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There is not a line or expression of Christ in the Scripture, but is matter enough for a whole Age to Comment upon;
There is not a line or expression of christ in the Scripture, but is matter enough for a Whole Age to Comment upon;
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so that thou needest not leave old principles for new discoveries; for in them thou mayest find successive sweetnesse.
so that thou Needest not leave old principles for new discoveries; for in them thou Mayest find successive sweetness.
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The Apostle in the 2 Colossians v. 2. speakes of a full assurance of understanding, which the Saints may come unto.
The Apostle in the 2 colossians v. 2. speaks of a full assurance of understanding, which the Saints may come unto.
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NONLATINALPHABET. That is the same with what the Text saith.
. That is the same with what the Text Says.
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To be so fully assured in our understandings, of all the truths of the Gospell, that nothing can shake us.
To be so Fully assured in our understandings, of all the truths of the Gospel, that nothing can shake us.
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To have all things so demonstrative and cleare, and our judgements so convinced and setled in them, that we may see round about all the objections that can be made of them:
To have all things so demonstrative and clear, and our Judgments so convinced and settled in them, that we may see round about all the objections that can be made of them:
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Doubting in judgement, makes doubting in conscience and Faith. As your principles are, so your practise will be;
Doubting in judgement, makes doubting in conscience and Faith. As your principles Are, so your practice will be;
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therefore you had need have them cleare. The holding of some things are so odious, that a Saint should not answer them, but contemne them.
Therefore you had need have them clear. The holding of Some things Are so odious, that a Saint should not answer them, but contemn them.
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So Paul, when this objection came in, that we might sinne because grace abounded. Rom. 6.1.
So Paul, when this objection Come in, that we might sin Because grace abounded. Rom. 6.1.
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What, doth he stand to confute it? no, he will not honour it with an answer,
What, does he stand to confute it? no, he will not honour it with an answer,
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but abominates the thoughts of it; God forbid, saith he. To conclude this with a ground of comfort to all Saints. Your salvation is without controversie;
but abominates the thoughts of it; God forbid, Says he. To conclude this with a ground of Comfort to all Saints. Your salvation is without controversy;
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the grounds of your eternall peace, are not to be so much as questioned. All things are carryed on in a mystery;
the grounds of your Eternal peace, Are not to be so much as questioned. All things Are carried on in a mystery;
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yet so sure, as that it is death to question them:
yet so sure, as that it is death to question them:
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You may as well doubt, whether there be a God, as doubt whether the everlasting foundation of your peace can be removed:
You may as well doubt, whither there be a God, as doubt whither the everlasting Foundation of your peace can be removed:
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There is nothing for you to doe in this, but to believe;
There is nothing for you to do in this, but to believe;
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as these things in themselves are past dispute, so doe you believe that they may be without doubt to you.
as these things in themselves Are past dispute, so do you believe that they may be without doubt to you.
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Get your assurances as unquestionable as Gods foundation; for that stands sure, and hath an eternall seal unto it;
Get your assurances as unquestionable as God's Foundation; for that Stands sure, and hath an Eternal seal unto it;
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put your propriety in this mystery out of dispute, that you may be able to say without all controversy, this mystery is in me;
put your propriety in this mystery out of dispute, that you may be able to say without all controversy, this mystery is in me;
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and as God was manifest in flesh, and I may not doubt it, so God is manifest in me,
and as God was manifest in Flesh, and I may not doubt it, so God is manifest in me,
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and I dare not deny it.
and I Dare not deny it.
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Art thou in Iesus Christ, who is the summe of this great mystery? why then;
Art thou in Iesus christ, who is the sum of this great mystery? why then;
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let Devills and men question thy salvation, it cannot hinder thy comfort.
let Devils and men question thy salvation, it cannot hinder thy Comfort.
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Beloved, get things at such a passe in your soules, that all things are beyond dispute in your hearts, either concerning the principles,
beloved, get things At such a pass in your Souls, that all things Are beyond dispute in your hearts, either Concerning the principles,
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or the application of them to your conscience, that you may come to the full assurance of Understanding in the mysteries of the Gospell, not to doubt of the truth of them;
or the application of them to your conscience, that you may come to the full assurance of Understanding in the Mysteres of the Gospel, not to doubt of the truth of them;
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so come to the full assurance of Faith, not to question your part in them.
so come to the full assurance of Faith, not to question your part in them.
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That as this is sure, that Christ is, so you may be as sure, that you are in Christ.
That as this is sure, that christ is, so you may be as sure, that you Are in christ.
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God hath not left the things of salvation, the great truths of his Gospell, to be judged by the pur-blind eye of a probable judgement,
God hath not left the things of salvation, the great truths of his Gospel, to be judged by the purblind eye of a probable judgement,
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but by the cleer and open eye of Faith. And though they seem to lye never so contrary to the received principles of reason;
but by the clear and open eye of Faith. And though they seem to lie never so contrary to the received principles of reason;
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yet if they have God's stampe, they must be beleeved by our Faith.
yet if they have God's stamp, they must be believed by our Faith.
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If we may but guesse and conjecture at things of the Gospell, what a miserable condition were we in? what a disparagement to the divine light of Truth, that it is not so demonstrative,
If we may but guess and conjecture At things of the Gospel, what a miserable condition were we in? what a disparagement to the divine Light of Truth, that it is not so demonstrative,
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and fit for knowledge, as the maximes of Nature? Indeed as the Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 2.8. The naturall man with all his accomplisht parts and light of reason, cannot perceive the things of God;
and fit for knowledge, as the maxims of Nature? Indeed as the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 2.8. The natural man with all his accomplished parts and Light of reason, cannot perceive the things of God;
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the utmost of his knowledge is but conjecturall and common; he sees not into the nature of these truths.
the utmost of his knowledge is but conjectural and Common; he sees not into the nature of these truths.
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But the poorest soule which hath the least beame of supernaturall light in his Understanding, beholds such infallible cleernesse in the mind of God, that his whole soule fals down before the manifestation of it.
But the Poorest soul which hath the least beam of supernatural Light in his Understanding, beholds such infallible clearness in the mind of God, that his Whole soul falls down before the manifestation of it.
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Ob. But can a soule be as much without controversy and doubt of his own salvation,Ob. But can a soul be as much without controversy and doubt of his own salvation,
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and of his being wrapt up in in that Mystery, as he is of the truth of the things themselves? Sol. I answer. Yes;
and of his being wrapped up in in that Mystery, as he is of the truth of the things themselves? Sol. I answer. Yes;
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the same that reveales the one reveales the other, the same un-erring spirit that revealed the mystery in it selfe, reveales it to the soule,
the same that reveals the one reveals the other, the same unerring Spirit that revealed the mystery in it self, reveals it to the soul,
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and the same closeth with the light of the one, as with the other;
and the same closeth with the Light of the one, as with the other;
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why may not a soule be assured, that what the Holy Ghost hath written in his heart, is as certaine,
why may not a soul be assured, that what the Holy Ghost hath written in his heart, is as certain,
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as what he hath writ in the word? Doubtlesse, the worke of the spirit in the fleshly tables of our heart, is as certaine;
as what he hath writ in the word? Doubtless, the work of the Spirit in the fleshly tables of our heart, is as certain;
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and I may have as sure knowledge of it, as of the writing in Tables of stone, or in paper;
and I may have as sure knowledge of it, as of the writing in Tables of stone, or in paper;
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for the Mistery of God in the heart, is but a transcript of what is in the word:
for the Mystery of God in the heart, is but a transcript of what is in the word:
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yea, doubtlesse it is more glorious then the bare expression of the mystery in words.
yea, doubtless it is more glorious then the bore expression of the mystery in words.
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What makes the soule be fully perswaded, that this in the Bible is the word of God, that these truths are certaine? but because of that light and demonstration of the spirit, which accompanies it, every one sees not that infallible glory and beauty in these things, only takes them up in a generall and customary notion;
What makes the soul be Fully persuaded, that this in the bible is the word of God, that these truths Are certain? but Because of that Light and demonstration of the Spirit, which Accompanies it, every one sees not that infallible glory and beauty in these things, only Takes them up in a general and customary notion;
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but in the Saints they know it is so, as they know that snow is white,
but in the Saints they know it is so, as they know that snow is white,
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and the same light and power of the spirit, assures their soules, that what is written in their hearts, is as absolute, an undenyable truth.
and the same Light and power of the Spirit, assures their Souls, that what is written in their hearts, is as absolute, an undeniable truth.
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The inequality of light from the spirit, causeth the inequality of knowledge and assurance, concerning them both.
The inequality of Light from the Spirit, Causes the inequality of knowledge and assurance, Concerning them both.
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And the Apopostle speaks as confidently of his own salvation, as he speaks of the Truth of the Gospell;
And the Apostle speaks as confidently of his own salvation, as he speaks of the Truth of the Gospel;
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we know that if this earthly house, &c. 2 Cor. 5.1. And we know we are of God, though all the world lyes in wickednesse:
we know that if this earthly house, etc. 2 Cor. 5.1. And we know we Are of God, though all the world lies in wickedness:
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And there is a full assurance of Faith, as of understanding. Oh look therefore to come into an unquestionable condition;
And there is a full assurance of Faith, as of understanding. O look Therefore to come into an unquestionable condition;
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once thou hast it demonstrative that thou art in Christ; take heed of questioning it. As every word which God hath spoken, shall not passe away unfulfilled;
once thou hast it demonstrative that thou art in christ; take heed of questioning it. As every word which God hath spoken, shall not pass away unfulfilled;
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so every worke which God hath wrought in thee, shall be perfected, God giving the same assurance to thy spirit,
so every work which God hath wrought in thee, shall be perfected, God giving the same assurance to thy Spirit,
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as he doth to his owne Truth.
as he does to his own Truth.
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SERMON II. 1 TIM. 3.16. And without controversie great is the mystery of godlinesse, &c.
SERMON II 1 TIM. 3.16. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness, etc.
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IN these words, there is a full and summary comprehension of the deepest divine truths that ever came out of Gods heart,
IN these words, there is a full and summary comprehension of the Deepest divine truths that ever Come out of God's heart,
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and a seale of confirmation added to the assurance of them;
and a seal of confirmation added to the assurance of them;
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they are not things which hang on uncertaine grounds, but have such demonstrations within themselves, that they are without all controversy, confest absolutely by al Saints;
they Are not things which hang on uncertain grounds, but have such demonstrations within themselves, that they Are without all controversy, confessed absolutely by all Saints;
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not but that some doe deny them, but that in themselves they are to be beleeved by the Saints.
not but that Some do deny them, but that in themselves they Are to be believed by the Saints.
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There is no place in all the Scripture, that in one verse, doth Epitomize all Divinity, as this;
There is no place in all the Scripture, that in one verse, does Epitomise all Divinity, as this;
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that I may call it a Map of both worlds, wherein at once you may behold all that, which would cost you all your life to travell over,
that I may call it a Map of both world's, wherein At once you may behold all that, which would cost you all your life to travel over,
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and see in the fulnesse of its Glory. All Divinity may be reduced to two heads:
and see in the fullness of its Glory. All Divinity may be reduced to two Heads:
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Gods manifestation in Christ, and Christs manifestation in us; God in Him, and He in us;
God's manifestation in christ, and Christ manifestation in us; God in Him, and He in us;
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and both these are laid out to the full in the Text.
and both these Are laid out to the full in the Text.
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We may well admire the fullnesse, and shortnesse of Divine expression in the Scripture, that so much should be wrapt up in so little;
We may well admire the fullness, and shortness of Divine expression in the Scripture, that so much should be wrapped up in so little;
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more then to have Homers Iliads compriz'd in a nut-shell.
more then to have Homers Iliads Comprised in a nutshell.
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Turn over all the Volumes of Nature, all the large writings of Prophane or Divine Authors, they containe not so much matter as one of these expressions will hold forth unto us.
Turn over all the Volumes of Nature, all the large writings of Profane or Divine Authors, they contain not so much matter as one of these expressions will hold forth unto us.
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That which I shall begin with, is the generall description of Divinity, which is laid down in these words;
That which I shall begin with, is the general description of Divinity, which is laid down in these words;
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Great is the Mystery of Godlinesse. Great is the Mystery of Godliness.
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NONLATINALPHABET. Wherein you have, first, the thing described, that is Godlinesse; or else you have, The subject, Godlinesse. The predicate, Mystery. The adjunct, a Great Mystery. 2. The description it selfe, it is a Mystery. 3. The adjunct, our Title to expresse by, it is a Great Mystery.
. Wherein you have, First, the thing described, that is Godliness; or Else you have, The Subject, Godliness. The predicate, Mystery. The adjunct, a Great Mystery. 2. The description it self, it is a Mystery. 3. The adjunct, our Title to express by, it is a Great Mystery.
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The Apostle cannot containe himselfe in ordinary expressions; to say it was a mystery is an exceeding large expression beyond our apprehensions;
The Apostle cannot contain himself in ordinary expressions; to say it was a mystery is an exceeding large expression beyond our apprehensions;
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but in that he cals it a great mystery, he raiseth our thoughts, and loseth our understanding.
but in that he calls it a great mystery, he Raiseth our thoughts, and loses our understanding.
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This observe by the way, you can never speake too high of, nor admire too much any thing of the Gospell;
This observe by the Way, you can never speak too high of, nor admire too much any thing of the Gospel;
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when you have spoken to the utmost, and have lost your selfe and your hearers, yet then you are below what glory is conteined in them;
when you have spoken to the utmost, and have lost your self and your hearers, yet then you Are below what glory is contained in them;
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you may speake too much of any creature, and presently transgresse in your commendations, but it is impossible that ever any expressions should reach Gospell-mystery;
you may speak too much of any creature, and presently transgress in your commendations, but it is impossible that ever any expressions should reach Gospel mystery;
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Hyperboles in the world are the excretion of our frothy wits, and serve but only to indulge our corrupt affections;Hyperboles in the world Are the excretion of our frothy wits, and serve but only to indulge our corrupt affections;
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but as one saith, Deus & Coelum non patitur hyperbolen, all the height of expressions and wit strained through the narrowest and purest fancy can never be too high in expressing Gospell-glory.
but as one Says, Deus & Coelum non patitur Hyperbolus, all the height of expressions and wit strained through the narrowest and Purest fancy can never be too high in expressing Gospell-glory.
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Gods own spirit is as it were streightned, and at a losse for expressions to set forth the deep mysteries of the Gospell;
God's own Spirit is as it were straighteneth, and At a loss for expressions to Set forth the deep Mysteres of the Gospel;
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and though what is spoken of them be proper, yet they are far under the things themselves,
and though what is spoken of them be proper, yet they Are Far under the things themselves,
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and no more than Pictures and Phantasmes to the reality of those things themselves. What words can be given to set forth invisible, and immortall, and immense glory.
and no more than Pictures and Phantasms to the reality of those things themselves. What words can be given to Set forth invisible, and immortal, and immense glory.
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God hath help'd our senses and understandings by those expressions, though in all that is written he hath spoken below himselfe;
God hath helped our Senses and understandings by those expressions, though in all that is written he hath spoken below himself;
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if a man should paint the glory of the sun, what colours could he use,
if a man should paint the glory of the sun, what colours could he use,
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or how would he limb out the nature of a soule? why spirituall mysteries are far more invisible and glorious.
or how would he limb out the nature of a soul? why spiritual Mysteres Are Far more invisible and glorious.
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1. I shall begin in the first place with the subject of the proposition, that it Godliness.
1. I shall begin in the First place with the Subject of the proposition, that it Godliness.
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2. Shew that it is mystery. 3. That it is a Great mystery. That every word as well single as compounded may have its weight.
2. Show that it is mystery. 3. That it is a Great mystery. That every word as well single as compounded may have its weight.
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For the first, the word (NONLATINALPHABET) signifies the right worshipping of God in the generall signification of it;
For the First, the word () signifies the right worshipping of God in the general signification of it;
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and it is used by the heathens to expresse the worship of their Gods: But in that notion it is not meant here;
and it is used by the Heathens to express the worship of their God's: But in that notion it is not meant Here;
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besides, what was said the last time of the nature of Godlinesse, in regard of the communion of the two expressions truth and godlinesse, I shall proceed more particularly to express the nature of it.
beside, what was said the last time of the nature of Godliness, in regard of the communion of the two expressions truth and godliness, I shall proceed more particularly to express the nature of it.
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It is used three waies in Scripture.
It is used three ways in Scripture.
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1. For the whole doctrine of the Gospell as a generall word which containes whatever is demonstrated concerning God;
1. For the Whole Doctrine of the Gospel as a general word which contains whatever is demonstrated Concerning God;
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so it is called the doctrine which is according to godlinesse, 1 Tim. 6.3. thus godlinesse is truth.
so it is called the Doctrine which is according to godliness, 1 Tim. 6.3. thus godliness is truth.
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2. It is put for the inward worke of all these truths on the heart, for the gracious qualifications of a soule sutable to the truths of the Gospell;
2. It is put for the inward work of all these truths on the heart, for the gracious qualifications of a soul suitable to the truths of the Gospel;
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they are put both together by the Apostle, Tit. 1.1, 2. the acknowledgement of the truth which is after godliness, it imports the inward frame of the soule in conformity to the truths which are godliness.
they Are put both together by the Apostle, Tit. 1.1, 2. the acknowledgement of the truth which is After godliness, it imports the inward frame of the soul in conformity to the truths which Are godliness.
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3. It is put forth the holy walkings of a Saint in the world from the patterne of these spirituall truths, 1 Tim. 4.7. exercise thy selfe in godlinesse, that is, in all the waies of holiness;
3. It is put forth the holy walkings of a Saint in the world from the pattern of these spiritual truths, 1 Tim. 4.7. exercise thy self in godliness, that is, in all the ways of holiness;
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by godliness here is meant the whole sum of divinity, the circumference of all Religion, especially that which contains the great contrivance of Gods wisdome and love in the Gospel,
by godliness Here is meant the Whole sum of divinity, the circumference of all Religion, especially that which contains the great contrivance of God's Wisdom and love in the Gospel,
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and the manifestation and working of it in us;
and the manifestation and working of it in us;
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It is not meant barely of the truths themselves, but of the workes of these truths in the Saints.
It is not meant barely of the truths themselves, but of the works of these truths in the Saints.
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So that godliness consists in the light of truth, and in the life of grace;
So that godliness consists in the Light of truth, and in the life of grace;
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God manifesting himselfe in the light of truth, and working in the life of love and grace in the heart.
God manifesting himself in the Light of truth, and working in the life of love and grace in the heart.
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There is a forme of godlinesse which the Apostle speaks of, 2 Tim. 3.5. a meere externall profession and garbe of godlinesse, there is no mystery in that, men may take up a curious picture of holiness without much ado, nature can reach that mystery;
There is a Form of godliness which the Apostle speaks of, 2 Tim. 3.5. a mere external profession and garb of godliness, there is no mystery in that, men may take up a curious picture of holiness without much ado, nature can reach that mystery;
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but there is a power of godliness which consists in the life and spirit of truth in the soule, that is a mystery.
but there is a power of godliness which consists in the life and Spirit of truth in the soul, that is a mystery.
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Will you know then what godliness is? It is the openings of Gods glory in its selfe,
Will you know then what godliness is? It is the openings of God's glory in its self,
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and the workings of it gloriously in the soule.
and the workings of it gloriously in the soul.
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Godlinesse lies not in the bare expression of words, nor in the externall forme of profession of these words:
Godliness lies not in the bore expression of words, nor in the external Form of profession of these words:
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But it lies in the divine glory of God which is wrapt up in these words,
But it lies in the divine glory of God which is wrapped up in these words,
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and the gracious dispositions and affections of the soule to these things;
and the gracious dispositions and affections of the soul to these things;
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What a great matter is it for a man to confess Jesus Christ to be the Son of God, to pray and express outward words accordingly:
What a great matter is it for a man to confess jesus christ to be the Son of God, to pray and express outward words accordingly:
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But to see the mystery of that glory which is in this that Christ is Gods Son,
But to see the mystery of that glory which is in this that christ is God's Son,
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and to have the powerfull influence of it in the soule, this is godlinesse, and that which is called a great mystery.
and to have the powerful influence of it in the soul, this is godliness, and that which is called a great mystery.
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Thus then the whole manifestation of God in the Gospell, all the actings of his glory in truth,
Thus then the Whole manifestation of God in the Gospel, all the actings of his glory in truth,
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and all those truths wrought in the soule, is this godlinesse which the Apostle well cals a great mystery;
and all those truths wrought in the soul, is this godliness which the Apostle well calls a great mystery;
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though this must be added, that the Apostle especially aimes here at the truths themselves, and Gods manifestation of his glory in them.
though this must be added, that the Apostle especially aims Here At the truths themselves, and God's manifestation of his glory in them.
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Now secondly, This he cals a mystery; It is a high expression, and worthy to be appropriated unto godlinesse;
Now secondly, This he calls a mystery; It is a high expression, and worthy to be appropriated unto godliness;
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and the Holy Ghost ever makes use of it when he would set forth the unexpressible nature of Gospell-truth; therefore to open it:
and the Holy Ghost ever makes use of it when he would Set forth the unexpressible nature of Gospel truth; Therefore to open it:
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1. It signifies some secret and hidden thing that is above vulgar apprehension;
1. It signifies Some secret and hidden thing that is above Vulgar apprehension;
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its word that comes from (NONLATINALPHABET) which signifies to shut up, and hide a thing that none may find it and know where it is,
its word that comes from () which signifies to shut up, and hide a thing that none may find it and know where it is,
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as men hide jewels and precious things from common hands;
as men hide Jewels and precious things from Common hands;
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therefore Daniel saith, It is God in heaven that reveales mysteries or secret things, Dan. 2.28.
Therefore daniel Says, It is God in heaven that reveals Mysteres or secret things, Dan. 2.28.
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Thus godlinesse is a mystery hidden from the eyes of thousands, hidden in Gods own breast from everlasting,
Thus godliness is a mystery hidden from the eyes of thousands, hidden in God's own breast from everlasting,
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and as the Apostle expresseth in Eph. 3. hidden from generations of men. The Gospell is Gods secret, that which is his bosome counsell.
and as the Apostle Expresses in Ephesians 3. hidden from generations of men. The Gospel is God's secret, that which is his bosom counsel.
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Angels nor men could not have known it, if God had not revealed it;
Angels nor men could not have known it, if God had not revealed it;
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so that it is a mystery which without revelation is unknown, that which cannot be demonstrated or argued out,
so that it is a mystery which without Revelation is unknown, that which cannot be demonstrated or argued out,
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but its nature consists in revelation. Among the heathen they had their mysteries in their temples which they must not discover;
but its nature consists in Revelation. Among the heathen they had their Mysteres in their Temples which they must not discover;
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therefore there was an Image before the Temple with his finger before his mouth, shewing that they must be silent in discovering hidden mysteries.
Therefore there was an Image before the Temple with his finger before his Mouth, showing that they must be silent in discovering hidden Mysteres.
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Though the Gospell be now revealed, yet it is a mystery, because once it was kept so secret.
Though the Gospel be now revealed, yet it is a mystery, Because once it was kept so secret.
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2. And which follows from thence, that is a mystery which hath any thing in its owne nature which is not obvious,
2. And which follows from thence, that is a mystery which hath any thing in its own nature which is not obvious,
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and which lies not open to the quick and present apprehensions of men;
and which lies not open to the quick and present apprehensions of men;
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as some things in nature are said to be mysteries, and in government there are arcana imperii, hidden things of state that the vulgar cannot pry into;
as Some things in nature Are said to be Mysteres, and in government there Are arcana imperii, hidden things of state that the Vulgar cannot pry into;
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secret wheeles that move many actions which they cannot see move, only do behold the outward action;
secret wheels that move many actions which they cannot see move, only do behold the outward actium;
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the things of the Gospell are arcana Dei; though we see the things done, yet we see not these invisible glorious wheels which did act them;
the things of the Gospel Are arcana Dei; though we see the things done, yet we see not these invisible glorious wheels which did act them;
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and thus though the thing it selfe be revealed, yet because the reasons of them lye under ground they are called mysteries;
and thus though the thing it self be revealed, yet Because the Reasons of them lie under ground they Are called Mysteres;
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thus the conversion of the Gentiles, and the calling of the Jews are both called mysteries, Rom. 11. thus divine truths are mysteries;
thus the conversion of the Gentiles, and the calling of the jews Are both called Mysteres, Rom. 11. thus divine truths Are Mysteres;
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thou hearest of Christ, and hast manifestations of God to thee, but alas the infinite reason God hath acted from, the secret wheels that have run along in every veine of Gods love, that is unknown;
thou Hearst of christ, and hast manifestations of God to thee, but alas the infinite reason God hath acted from, the secret wheels that have run along in every vein of God's love, that is unknown;
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who hath searched his counsels, saith the Apostle? All Gods actions to us they have come from infinite and unsearchable counsels;
who hath searched his Counsels, Says the Apostle? All God's actions to us they have come from infinite and unsearchable Counsels;
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go into a Chymists shop, there thou findest severall extractions of mettals which thou seest, and tastest, but how he did it thou know'st not;
go into a chemists shop, there thou Findest several extractions of metals which thou See, and tastest, but how he did it thou Knowest not;
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that is a mystery to thee, what art he used in so rare a thing which to thy eye seemes contrary and impossible;
that is a mystery to thee, what art he used in so rare a thing which to thy eye seems contrary and impossible;
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godlinesse hath been acted in such an invisible way that it may well be called a mystery:
godliness hath been acted in such an invisible Way that it may well be called a mystery:
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How hath the Load-stone pusled all the heads of the greatest ones in the world, that they have left it as a mystery, a thing only to be beleeved,
How hath the Loadstone puzzled all the Heads of the greatest ones in the world, that they have left it as a mystery, a thing only to be believed,
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but the reason not known, only have reduced its power under a generall notion of Sympathy,
but the reason not known, only have reduced its power under a general notion of sympathy,
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and all, because men knew not the occult reasons of its nature.
and all, Because men knew not the occult Reasons of its nature.
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That God should carry himselfe in such a hidden way of glory that none can find out his steps but only by the effects of it,
That God should carry himself in such a hidden Way of glory that none can find out his steps but only by the effects of it,
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and that we can only say it is so, but not how, or why it is so, is the mystery of godlinesse.
and that we can only say it is so, but not how, or why it is so, is the mystery of godliness.
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3. That is a mystery, whose inward nature and excellency cannot be expressd, but is wrapt up in outward figures and representations, that which is so glorious in its own Nature,
3. That is a mystery, whose inward nature and excellency cannot be expressd, but is wrapped up in outward figures and representations, that which is so glorious in its own Nature,
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as it cannot be seen or manifested to us, but by the intervention of some externall medium.
as it cannot be seen or manifested to us, but by the intervention of Some external medium.
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Thus marriage is said to be a great myst'ry, because it is set to convay the hidden and mystical Marriage between Christ and the Church.
Thus marriage is said to be a great mystery, Because it is Set to convey the hidden and mystical Marriage between christ and the Church.
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Eph. 5. One would have thought all along that Chapter; he spoke in a literall sence of marriage, but at last he sums up all;Ephesians 5. One would have Thought all along that Chapter; he spoke in a literal sense of marriage, but At last he sums up all;
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this a great mystery: But I speak concerning Christ and the Church.
this a great mystery: But I speak Concerning christ and the Church.
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Thus all the Gospell in generall, and in particular, is full of mysteryes; Its owne Nature is vailed in words and outward Types:
Thus all the Gospel in general, and in particular, is full of Mysteres; Its own Nature is veiled in words and outward Types:
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Gods relations to us and Christs, under the notions of Husband and Wife, Father and Children; God compared to light;
God's relations to us and Christ, under the notions of Husband and Wife, Father and Children; God compared to Light;
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Christ set out by a Lyon, a Lambe, a Shepherd: Grace express'd by gold and silver, and precious stones: Heaven by Paradise.
christ Set out by a lion, a Lamb, a Shepherd: Grace expressed by gold and silver, and precious stones: Heaven by Paradise.
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All which things doe rather vaile, then expresse these hidden glories in them, and all these titles which are so many mysteries, of Christ in which are contain'd the Nature of things far above them.
All which things do rather veil, then express these hidden Glories in them, and all these titles which Are so many Mysteres, of christ in which Are contained the Nature of things Far above them.
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And under all these is covered the realtie that God is to the soul. As Hieroglyphicks doe denote something that is internall;
And under all these is covered the realty that God is to the soul. As Hieroglyphics do denote something that is internal;
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so doe all the expressions of Scripture, and all the manifestations of God, but represent some hidden glorie that at first we cannot perceive.
so do all the expressions of Scripture, and all the manifestations of God, but represent Some hidden glory that At First we cannot perceive.
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Therefore Christ delivers the Gospell in Parables, and tels his Disciples; Unto you it is given to know the Mysteries of the Kingdome.
Therefore christ delivers the Gospel in Parables, and tells his Disciples; Unto you it is given to know the Mysteres of the Kingdom.
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God makes many shapes and appearance of these inward beauties, that we may come to learn what they mean, by these sensible things.
God makes many shapes and appearance of these inward beauty's, that we may come to Learn what they mean, by these sensible things.
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As some stately pictures are covered over with a Curtaine, that every one that comes into the room, cannot see them:
As Some stately pictures Are covered over with a Curtain, that every one that comes into the room, cannot see them:
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So is it with the things of Heaven; they are represented in grosse bodies, which is as a Curtaine before them.
So is it with the things of Heaven; they Are represented in gross bodies, which is as a Curtain before them.
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and untill that be drawn, none can behold them. The Sacraments, they are outward signes of an invisible glory;
and until that be drawn, none can behold them. The Sacraments, they Are outward Signs of an invisible glory;
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in Water, and Bread, and Wine, are represented and vailed, Christ in his person, and merrits, in all his holinesse to the soule;
in Water, and Bred, and Wine, Are represented and veiled, christ in his person, and merits, in all his holiness to the soul;
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he that comes and touches these things, and tasts them, may see but little in them, more then in ordinary bread,
he that comes and touches these things, and tastes them, may see but little in them, more then in ordinary bred,
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but only God discovers a mystery under these signes, unto a Saints Faith, makes the soule see Christ in his Nature and Merits,
but only God discovers a mystery under these Signs, unto a Saints Faith, makes the soul see christ in his Nature and Merits,
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and feel him in his Vertue.
and feel him in his Virtue.
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So in preaching the high and unexpressible love of God is to be let forth in the words of a Minister;
So in preaching the high and unexpressible love of God is to be let forth in the words of a Minister;
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which words can never expresse what that love is.
which words can never express what that love is.
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And soules may heare a thousand of the most Gospell-Sermons that can be preach'd, and yet understand nothing of Divine Truth, only there is a mystery vailed in these words;
And Souls may hear a thousand of the most Gospell-Sermons that can be preached, and yet understand nothing of Divine Truth, only there is a mystery veiled in these words;
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and the great and inward things of God are manifested thorough these words: and the great and inward things of God Are manifested through these words:
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And this is one great respect wherein the godliness is call'd a mystery, because its own Nature is not to be exprest,
And this is one great respect wherein the godliness is called a mystery, Because its own Nature is not to be expressed,
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though it be represented by outward things.
though it be represented by outward things.
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4. It is a mystery, because of the fulnesse, and vastnesse, and variety of its manifestations;
4. It is a mystery, Because of the fullness, and vastness, and variety of its manifestations;
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it is so ful, as that it cannot be discovered at once; it is so vast, as that it cannot be lookt into but by degrees;
it is so full, as that it cannot be discovered At once; it is so vast, as that it cannot be looked into but by Degrees;
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the variety of its actings are so many, as that you have it open'd in severall parcels.
the variety of its actings Are so many, as that you have it opened in several parcels.
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As some looks that you have seen, have so many several wards and turnings in them, that though they be in one peece,
As Some looks that you have seen, have so many several wards and turnings in them, that though they be in one piece,
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yet you must have divers keys, and divers turnings to open it; as severall artificiall Boxes, folded in one another;
yet you must have diverse keys, and diverse turnings to open it; as several artificial Boxes, folded in one Another;
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so is the mystery of the Gospell, though one intire peece of Heavenly light, yet interwomen with such varietie of turnings,
so is the mystery of the Gospel, though one entire piece of Heavenly Light, yet interwomen with such variety of turnings,
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and spreading it selfe abroad into so vast a circumference, that you cannot see but a little of its glory,
and spreading it self abroad into so vast a circumference, that you cannot see but a little of its glory,
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as you can see no more of the Sun, then in your owne Horizon.
as you can see no more of the Sun, then in your own Horizon.
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So saith the Apostle, Rom. 1. The Righteousnesse of God, is revealed from Faith to Faith.
So Says the Apostle, Rom. 1. The Righteousness of God, is revealed from Faith to Faith.
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And in the Revelations; The Book of the Lambe had seven Seales.
And in the Revelations; The Book of the Lamb had seven Seals.
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Take godlinesse in its selfe, and the whole bulk of it, and it is so large,
Take godliness in its self, and the Whole bulk of it, and it is so large,
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as it reacheth from everlasting to everlasting; and all along it is manifested in a multitude of new expressions and demonstrations.
as it reaches from everlasting to everlasting; and all along it is manifested in a multitude of new expressions and demonstrations.
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Take it in all the particulars of it, and every one is a distinct mystery, and so large, that there is not any one part of it fully discovered, or to be compleatly knowen;
Take it in all the particulars of it, and every one is a distinct mystery, and so large, that there is not any one part of it Fully discovered, or to be completely known;
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very other knowledge may be soon attained unto, men have come to a great perfection in it;
very other knowledge may be soon attained unto, men have come to a great perfection in it;
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but all our life is but a learning of this art, none professe to be Masters of it, all are Scholars,
but all our life is but a learning of this art, none profess to be Masters of it, all Are Scholars,
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and the more they learne, they wonder the more at their own ignorance, there is so much behind.
and the more they Learn, they wonder the more At their own ignorance, there is so much behind.
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It is delivered in short sentences, that all the wits in the world have been racking their heads,
It is Delivered in short sentences, that all the wits in the world have been racking their Heads,
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but to beat out knowledge of it.
but to beatrice out knowledge of it.
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All the former ages have had worke enough for all their parts too, and to serve but their age, out of the very letters in which this mystery is written;
All the former ages have had work enough for all their parts too, and to serve but their age, out of the very letters in which this mystery is written;
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and yet the after ages wonder that they have known no more, and could dig no more glory out of this one Myne.
and yet the After ages wonder that they have known no more, and could dig no more glory out of this one Mine.
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The very out-side, and Characters of the Gospell, have tortur'd the strongest heads from age to age,
The very outside, and Characters of the Gospel, have tortured the Strongest Heads from age to age,
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but to understand the meaning of it.
but to understand the meaning of it.
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And how much doe Saints find in the Gospell, in this age, as if there were a new manifestation of God unto the world:
And how much do Saints find in the Gospel, in this age, as if there were a new manifestation of God unto the world:
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Yea and the ages to come shall know more of this mystery then we have. The Apostle. Ephes. 2.7. Hath an expression in the Ephesians, which is observable, viz. That in the Ages to come he might shew forth the exceeding riches of his grace, NONLATINALPHABET.
Yea and the ages to come shall know more of this mystery then we have. The Apostle. Ephesians 2.7. Hath an expression in the Ephesians, which is observable, viz. That in the Ages to come he might show forth the exceeding riches of his grace,.
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The superabundant riches of grace, that is but one part of this mystery, yet it is in an extream excesse:
The superabundant riches of grace, that is but one part of this mystery, yet it is in an extreme excess:
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Why had not God revealed grace enough in the former ages;
Why had not God revealed grace enough in the former ages;
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and in that present age, in calling in the Gentiles, in converting so many thousands at once;
and in that present age, in calling in the Gentiles, in converting so many thousands At once;
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what a deal of that grace had Paul himselfe. 1 Tim. 1.14. He saith, that grace did superabound to him, before he writ to the Ephesians, and is there any more grace to be revealed? Oh, yes;
what a deal of that grace had Paul himself. 1 Tim. 1.14. He Says, that grace did superabound to him, before he writ to the Ephesians, and is there any more grace to be revealed? O, yes;
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herein lies the mystery of grace, that he hath reserved exceeding riches of grace, for the ages to come, grace that never saw light before,
herein lies the mystery of grace, that he hath reserved exceeding riches of grace, for the ages to come, grace that never saw Light before,
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as if he had yet a fuller magazine of riches of grace for the latter ages,
as if he had yet a fuller magazine of riches of grace for the latter ages,
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and unto this day, we see grace running over all bounds on the Creatures. And we may say the like of every part of godlinesse;
and unto this day, we see grace running over all bounds on the Creatures. And we may say the like of every part of godliness;
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It is such a vast body of light and glory, that it can be seen by no eye in the world at once.
It is such a vast body of Light and glory, that it can be seen by no eye in the world At once.
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God hath laid out every part in a distinct excellency:
God hath laid out every part in a distinct excellency:
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As when you goe to buy curious things at the Exchange, there are so many varieties, that you must have one box opened,
As when you go to buy curious things At the Exchange, there Are so many varieties, that you must have one box opened,
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then another, and by degrees see all their commodities:
then Another, and by Degrees see all their commodities:
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Therefore you have it said of the manifestations of God in the old Testament. 1 Heb. 1. NONLATINALPHABET. God manifested in his glory, by peece-meale, and in divers wayes and administrations, because of the abundance of glory in it;
Therefore you have it said of the manifestations of God in the old Testament. 1 Hebrew 1.. God manifested in his glory, by piecemeal, and in diverse ways and administrations, Because of the abundance of glory in it;
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so not in the new Testament, these truths are set forth in divers administrations, divers operations, and multitude of gifts;
so not in the new Testament, these truths Are Set forth in diverse administrations, diverse operations, and multitude of Gifts;
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some have one gift, some another, and yet all but opening one and the same mystery, in various and severall waies;
Some have one gift, Some Another, and yet all but opening one and the same mystery, in various and several ways;
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the whole variety of dispensations is called by the Apostle Peter, 1 Pet. 4.10.
the Whole variety of dispensations is called by the Apostle Peter, 1 Pet. 4.10.
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The manifold wisdome of God, or the wisdome of God variously manifested, one and the same wisdome acted in severall glories (NONLATINALPHABET.) And thus godlinesse is a mystery indeed, which hath such manifold wisdome in it,
The manifold Wisdom of God, or the Wisdom of God variously manifested, one and the same Wisdom acted in several Glories (.) And thus godliness is a mystery indeed, which hath such manifold Wisdom in it,
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so highly, and diversly, and successively acted.
so highly, and diversely, and successively acted.
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Fifthly, A mystery is put to express the depth of knowledge, the profoundnesse of any Science;
Fifthly, A mystery is put to express the depth of knowledge, the profoundness of any Science;
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it is knowledge unknown as it were unto the most, that which few know, or can dive into.
it is knowledge unknown as it were unto the most, that which few know, or can dive into.
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It is not the scum or froth of wit, but the height and depth of wisdome;
It is not the scum or froth of wit, but the height and depth of Wisdom;
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to be known in mysteries is to be a man of learning and knowledge, as we say:
to be known in Mysteres is to be a man of learning and knowledge, as we say:
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Thus is godlinesse a mystery, that it hath the bottome and depth of all counsell and wisdome in it;
Thus is godliness a mystery, that it hath the bottom and depth of all counsel and Wisdom in it;
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in the contrivance of godlinesse God acted his utmost and eternall wisdome, and there you have the bottome of his heart turned up;
in the contrivance of godliness God acted his utmost and Eternal Wisdom, and there you have the bottom of his heart turned up;
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these things that lay deep in the boundlesse sea of eternity are brought in sight unto our eyes;
these things that lay deep in the boundless sea of eternity Are brought in sighed unto our eyes;
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the Apostles expression of it is this, he brought life and immortality to light, through the Gospell.
the Apostles expression of it is this, he brought life and immortality to Light, through the Gospel.
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As if some man of rare parts should bring to knowledge some secret and strange contrived plot of great consequence into a state;
As if Some man of rare parts should bring to knowledge Some secret and strange contrived plot of great consequence into a state;
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why by the Gospell which is the systeme of godlinesse, light, and immortality, the greatest things of most infinite concernment are brought to light;
why by the Gospel which is the system of godliness, Light, and immortality, the greatest things of most infinite concernment Are brought to Light;
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you read in the Corinthians of the deepe things of God which the Spirit reveales, 1 Cor. 2. (NONLATINALPHABET) these deep things are nothing else but this mystery of godlinesse, which come out of the depth of wisdome,
you read in the Corinthians of the deep things of God which the Spirit reveals, 1 Cor. 2. () these deep things Are nothing Else but this mystery of godliness, which come out of the depth of Wisdom,
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and power, and love unto our soules.
and power, and love unto our Souls.
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In Rom. 11. the Apostle speaking but of one part of this mystery in the rejection of the Jews, cries out in admiration, (NONLATINALPHABET) Oh the depth both of the wisdome and knowledge of God, &c. godlinesse is no shallow thing,
In Rom. 11. the Apostle speaking but of one part of this mystery in the rejection of the jews, cries out in admiration, () O the depth both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God, etc. godliness is no shallow thing,
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an outside of knowledge, but the very depth of wisdome and knowledge, the word signifies a gulph that hath no bottome at all.
an outside of knowledge, but the very depth of Wisdom and knowledge, the word signifies a gulf that hath no bottom At all.
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There is not a part of godlinesse but you must go back unto eternity to find its beginning, it containes the weightiest and important things of immortality and glory;
There is not a part of godliness but you must go back unto eternity to find its beginning, it contains the Weightiest and important things of immortality and glory;
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the Elephant may swim in these streames, the soule may soone be drowned in wading into these waters, lose his feet,
the Elephant may swim in these streams, the soul may soon be drowned in wading into these waters, loose his feet,
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and have the billows of immortality and unsearchable wisdome overflow him;
and have the billows of immortality and unsearchable Wisdom overflow him;
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godlinesse containes things which reason cannot reach, which wit cannot expresse, which the vastest understanding cannot containe.
godliness contains things which reason cannot reach, which wit cannot express, which the vastest understanding cannot contain.
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Sense is swallowed up, reason is non-plust while it deales with those mysteries;
Sense is swallowed up, reason is nonplussed while it deals with those Mysteres;
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the Apostle professeth that they are so deep that none but the blessed spirit, who knows all things, can reveale them;
the Apostle Professes that they Are so deep that none but the blessed Spirit, who knows all things, can reveal them;
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yea, and he saith, that he searcheth the deep things, &c. As if they were so deep that the Spirit it selfe must search into them before he can know them;
yea, and he Says, that he Searches the deep things, etc. As if they were so deep that the Spirit it self must search into them before he can know them;
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not but the Spirit knows all things, but to expresse unto us what mysterious things are in godlinesse.
not but the Spirit knows all things, but to express unto us what mysterious things Are in godliness.
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Babylon in the Revelations is called a mystery, because of the depth of deceit and policy whereby she stands, Rev. 10.7. In a word, whatever is darke in it selfe, or delivered in hidden and unusuall termes, that is called a mystery, whatever cannot be known but meerly by Revelation, Rom. 16.25.Babylon in the Revelations is called a mystery, Because of the depth of deceit and policy whereby she Stands, Rev. 10.7. In a word, whatever is dark in it self, or Delivered in hidden and unusual terms, that is called a mystery, whatever cannot be known but merely by Revelation, Rom. 16.25.
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Thus is the Gospell, and all Religion purely to be discovered by the revelation of the spirit of God;
Thus is the Gospel, and all Religion purely to be discovered by the Revelation of the Spirit of God;
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thus much of what the Word in its use imports: I must apply this ere I go farther.
thus much of what the Word in its use imports: I must apply this ere I go farther.
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Ʋse 1. It may serve as a reason to informe us, why no more are acquainted with the Gospell, it is a mystery;Ʋse 1. It may serve as a reason to inform us, why no more Are acquainted with the Gospel, it is a mystery;
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the most of men are ignorant of the ordinary, and the common principles of nature, there are but a few of strong apprehensions that can fathome them,
the most of men Are ignorant of the ordinary, and the Common principles of nature, there Are but a few of strong apprehensions that can fathom them,
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but the things of Religion are mysteries far above the reach of nature;
but the things of Religion Are Mysteres Far above the reach of nature;
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no marvell if the wise men, and the noble men of the world are so foolish in these things;
no marvel if the wise men, and the noble men of the world Are so foolish in these things;
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for the Apostle gives the reason, We speake the wisdome of God in a mystery, 1 Cor. 2.7. the wisdome of God is made known in the Gospell, and in a mystery;
for the Apostle gives the reason, We speak the Wisdom of God in a mystery, 1 Cor. 2.7. the Wisdom of God is made known in the Gospel, and in a mystery;
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what is that? why it is vailed in outward, and poore, and low expressions, which all their parts cannot see into.
what is that? why it is veiled in outward, and poor, and low expressions, which all their parts cannot see into.
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The Apostle professeth, that no naturall man can reach the meaning of them, 1 Cor. 2.14. All the things of Christ they are paradoxes, strange things to men of great judgements in the world;
The Apostle Professes, that no natural man can reach the meaning of them, 1 Cor. 2.14. All the things of christ they Are paradoxes, strange things to men of great Judgments in the world;
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and the reason is, because they are spiritually to be discerned: (NONLATINALPHABET) this is a great objection against many things of truth, such great men and wise men can see no reason for it;
and the reason is, Because they Are spiritually to be discerned: () this is a great objection against many things of truth, such great men and wise men can see no reason for it;
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it is no wonder, for they are mysteries:
it is no wonder, for they Are Mysteres:
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Those which will find out this riddle must plow with another Heifer than sense and reason, and naturall endowments.
Those which will find out this riddle must blow with Another Heifer than sense and reason, and natural endowments.
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God hath so ordered that he hath chosen the foolish things of the world, (NONLATINALPHABET) to confound the wise things of the world. 1 Cor. 1.27.
God hath so ordered that he hath chosen the foolish things of the world, () to confound the wise things of the world. 1 Cor. 1.27.
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Therefore the Gospell is called the wisdome of God, as opposite to the wisdome of men;
Therefore the Gospel is called the Wisdom of God, as opposite to the Wisdom of men;
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And the Apostle saith positively, that it was wisdome in such a mystery that none of the Princes of this world knew;
And the Apostle Says positively, that it was Wisdom in such a mystery that none of the Princes of this world knew;
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Nay, the Spirit jeeres all the learned of the world in this very thing, because of their grosse ignorance, (NONLATINALPHABET?) Where is the Scribe? Where is the wise? Where is the disputer? hath not God made foolish the wisdome of the world? 1 Cor. 1.20. (NONLATINALPHABET) Christ he blesseth his Father for this, that he had hid these things from wise and prudent and revealed them unto babes, Mat. 11. There is a twofold knowledge of Religion:
Nay, the Spirit jeers all the learned of the world in this very thing, Because of their gross ignorance, (?) Where is the Scribe? Where is the wise? Where is the disputer? hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of the world? 1 Cor. 1.20. () christ he Blesses his Father for this, that he had hid these things from wise and prudent and revealed them unto babes, Mathew 11. There is a twofold knowledge of Religion:
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A historicall, or notionall, and spirituall, and mysticall; the first, these which are most wise may come unto the most exact knowledge of,
A historical, or notional, and spiritual, and mystical; the First, these which Are most wise may come unto the most exact knowledge of,
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as far as letters and words will expresse things, as much as outward Characters can expresse inward life;
as Far as letters and words will express things, as much as outward Characters can express inward life;
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and they may know the true sence and meaning of things in the Gospel, according to what either the history,
and they may know the true sense and meaning of things in the Gospel, according to what either the history,
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or the tenor of such words will import, and have as reall meaning of the words as the best of Saints may have:
or the tenor of such words will import, and have as real meaning of the words as the best of Saints may have:
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But this is (haerere in cortice) to stick at the rind, they can never spiritually see into that glorious mystery which God intends by those expressions.
But this is (haerere in cortice) to stick At the rind, they can never spiritually see into that glorious mystery which God intends by those expressions.
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But this I would have all to note, though the mystery is more than can be exprest in word,
But this I would have all to note, though the mystery is more than can be expressed in word,
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and there is a further glory hidden than is exprest in any sentences divine, yet there is no mystery contrary to the very sense and meaning of the positive words of scripture.
and there is a further glory hidden than is expressed in any sentences divine, yet there is no mystery contrary to the very sense and meaning of the positive words of scripture.
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Ob. So that if any aske how far the light of humane reason can go in the finding out these great mysteries?Ob. So that if any ask how Far the Light of humane reason can go in the finding out these great Mysteres?
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Sol. I answer, No farther than what the sense of words will beare, and the deductions,Sol. I answer, No farther than what the sense of words will bear, and the deductions,
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and conclusions from thence, (which yet may be as true for the notion as any knowledge which enlightned souls have) but into the intimate glory and nature of the things themselves,
and conclusions from thence, (which yet may be as true for the notion as any knowledge which enlightened Souls have) but into the intimate glory and nature of the things themselves,
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and Gods designe of love and glory in them, all the light of nature cannot see,
and God's Design of love and glory in them, all the Light of nature cannot see,
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for they are spirituall things, though cloathed with earthly formes, and expressing themselves by earthly mediums,
for they Are spiritual things, though clothed with earthly forms, and expressing themselves by earthly mediums,
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and they are to be judged in their owne nature, and their ownlight. (NONLATINALPHABET) judging spirituall things by spirituall,
and they Are to be judged in their own nature, and their ownlight. () judging spiritual things by spiritual,
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as the sun must be tried by its own light, not, by the stars or a candle;
as the sun must be tried by its own Light, not, by the Stars or a candle;
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for example suppose a mans soule be affected with joy or griefe, or taken up with apprehensions of some high nature,
for Exampl suppose a men soul be affected with joy or grief, or taken up with apprehensions of Some high nature,
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and it breakes forth in words or writing to expresse this, any man which hath reason can tell what the words mean,
and it breaks forth in words or writing to express this, any man which hath reason can tell what the words mean,
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and so gives judgement of his workings:
and so gives judgement of his workings:
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But to see intimately how that soule works, how the spirits flow up and downe in the workings of the soule on those apprehensions, none can imagine but one that is possest with the very same passion,
But to see intimately how that soul works, how the spirits flow up and down in the workings of the soul on those apprehensions, none can imagine but one that is possessed with the very same passion,
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and can go as it were purely into such a soule;
and can go as it were purely into such a soul;
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so may I say of all the mystery of the Gospell, the sound of words, the sense of things which they hold forth, nature may see, reason may apprehend:
so may I say of all the mystery of the Gospel, the found of words, the sense of things which they hold forth, nature may see, reason may apprehend:
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But to behold the spirituall glory and beauty of God in these above all things else, none but the spirituall man, one who hath his heart in the bosome of those glories, can see.
But to behold the spiritual glory and beauty of God in these above all things Else, none but the spiritual man, one who hath his heart in the bosom of those Glories, can see.
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Therefore the Apostle prayes for the Ephesians, Eph. 1.17, 18. That they might have the Spirit of wisdome and revelation, in the knowledge of him, the eyes of their understanding being enlightned, they might know, &c.
Therefore the Apostle prays for the Ephesians, Ephesians 1.17, 18. That they might have the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, in the knowledge of him, the eyes of their understanding being enlightened, they might know, etc.
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2. Ʋse. What cause hast thou to blesse God for ever, who hast any thing of this mystery made known to thee? It was hid from ages and generations of men,
2. Ʋse. What cause hast thou to bless God for ever, who hast any thing of this mystery made known to thee? It was hid from ages and generations of men,
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and hath God revealed it in any measure to thy poor soule? Oh what a deal of wonder should it raise in thy heart.
and hath God revealed it in any measure to thy poor soul? O what a deal of wonder should it raise in thy heart.
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It is as a great mystery, to reveal this in thee, as the things themselves doe hold forth.
It is as a great mystery, to reveal this in thee, as the things themselves do hold forth.
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The Apostle to the Colossians, magnifies the dispensation of it, 1 Col. 26, 27. And he cals it the riches of the glory of the mystery, which is, Christ in you.
The Apostle to the colossians, Magnifies the Dispensation of it, 1 Col. 26, 27. And he calls it the riches of the glory of the mystery, which is, christ in you.
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This mystery holds forth the unsearchable riches of Christ to the poor soul:
This mystery holds forth the unsearchable riches of christ to the poor soul:
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Oh, men doe not know what a mercy it is, to have a revelation of this glorious Christ, in such a mystery, in their owne soules;
O, men do not know what a mercy it is, to have a Revelation of this glorious christ, in such a mystery, in their own Souls;
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that must needs be a glorious mercy, which Christ doth so heartily thanke his Father for, Mat. 11.
that must needs be a glorious mercy, which christ does so heartily thank his Father for, Mathew 11.
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There is not such an expression in all the Scripture againe, where Christ doth so expressely thanke his Father,
There is not such an expression in all the Scripture again, where christ does so expressly thank his Father,
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as for the revelation of these great things to poore soules.
as for the Revelation of these great things to poor Souls.
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God might have shut up thee in blindness with the world, given thee only parts and gifts in the world, heightned thy understanding, to have contemplated the secrets of Nature,
God might have shut up thee in blindness with the world, given thee only parts and Gifts in the world, heightened thy understanding, to have contemplated the secrets of Nature,
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and it had born a great mercy, or at most might have inlightned thy reason, to have taken in the outward notion of the Gospell:
and it had born a great mercy, or At most might have enlightened thy reason, to have taken in the outward notion of the Gospel:
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But hath he revealed Christ in thee, let thee see into the wonders of glory, which no tongue can expresse,
But hath he revealed christ in thee, let thee see into the wonders of glory, which no tongue can express,
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and given thee the light of his Glory in thy heart? Oh, how should thy soule be ravished with the riches of God's love to thee?
and given thee the Light of his Glory in thy heart? O, how should thy soul be ravished with the riches of God's love to thee?
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3. Ʋse. If Religion be a mystery, how should we wait on God for the manifestation of every truth of it:
3. Ʋse. If Religion be a mystery, how should we wait on God for the manifestation of every truth of it:
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when we come to heare the Gospell, we should come as to mysteries, lay downe our owne carnall reason and unbeliefe,
when we come to hear the Gospel, we should come as to Mysteres, lay down our own carnal reason and unbelief,
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and look for God to teach us, and to reveale his owne glory in us.
and look for God to teach us, and to reveal his own glory in us.
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There is a twofold vaile must be taken away, the one from our eyes, and the other from the things themselves.
There is a twofold veil must be taken away, the one from our eyes, and the other from the things themselves.
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1. God must open divine truths to us in their owne Nature;
1. God must open divine truths to us in their own Nature;
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there is a vaile that lies on them, viz. the darknesse of the expression of them;
there is a veil that lies on them, viz. the darkness of the expression of them;
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nay, the resplendentnesse and exceeding glory of truth in its selfe, is as a vaile before it,
nay, the resplendentnesse and exceeding glory of truth in its self, is as a veil before it,
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as the glory of the Sun is as a vaile unto it, that we cannot look stedfastly on it to behold its Nature.
as the glory of the Sun is as a veil unto it, that we cannot look steadfastly on it to behold its Nature.
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Now, God must remove all vailes from godlinesse, and make its glory raking unto us, and not only so: But
Now, God must remove all vails from godliness, and make its glory raking unto us, and not only so: But
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2. The vaile must be taken off from our eyes;
2. The veil must be taken off from our eyes;
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though these things were never so lightsome, yet if we are blind, it is all one to us:
though these things were never so lightsome, yet if we Are blind, it is all one to us:
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light and darkenesse is at one with a blind man.
Light and darkness is At one with a blind man.
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The Apostle saith of the Jewes, that when Moses was read there was a vaile on his face;
The Apostle Says of the Jews, that when Moses was read there was a veil on his face;
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they could not see thorough these outward shadowes, the living substance, Jesus Christ; but the reason was, because the vaile was on their hearts:
they could not see through these outward shadows, the living substance, jesus christ; but the reason was, Because the veil was on their hearts:
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But when the vaile is taken off, then we behold with open face, the glory of God, as in a glasse. 2 Cor. 3 ult.
But when the veil is taken off, then we behold with open face, the glory of God, as in a glass. 2 Cor. 3 ult.
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Men strive to excell in knowledge in the world, to dive into things that are not common, which others understand nor.
Men strive to excel in knowledge in the world, to dive into things that Are not Common, which Others understand nor.
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Oh Brethren, here is knowledge indeed, to comprehend this mystery of godlinesse.
O Brothers, Here is knowledge indeed, to comprehend this mystery of godliness.
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1. In the knowing this a man comes to be privy to all God's eternall plots and designes of love and grace unto the world.
1. In the knowing this a man comes to be privy to all God's Eternal plots and designs of love and grace unto the world.
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2. Soules which behold this mystery, they see their own persons, and happiness wrapped up in it;
2. Souls which behold this mystery, they see their own Persons, and happiness wrapped up in it;
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for it is a mystery for us, and in us.
for it is a mystery for us, and in us.
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3. In knowing this, a soule is able to reconcile all contradictions, both in himselfe and the world,
3. In knowing this, a soul is able to reconcile all contradictions, both in himself and the world,
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for they all have their reason here, which in Nature, are absurdities.
for they all have their reason Here, which in Nature, Are absurdities.
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4. There is no way to take thy heart or worke on thy soule by any truth,
4. There is no Way to take thy heart or work on thy soul by any truth,
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but as thou seest in the hidden and mysterious excellency of it; all outward apprehensions of divine things, will goe no farther then the outward man.
but as thou See in the hidden and mysterious excellency of it; all outward apprehensions of divine things, will go no farther then the outward man.
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SERMON II. 1 TIM. 3.16. God manifested in the flesh, &c.
SERMON II 1 TIM. 3.16. God manifested in the Flesh, etc.
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I Am now come to these particulars, wherein the Apostle layes down the greatnesse of the Mystery of godlinesse; he might well elevate his voice,
I Am now come to these particulars, wherein the Apostle lays down the greatness of the Mystery of godliness; he might well elevate his voice,
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and accent his words when he was to speak of such deep things;
and accent his words when he was to speak of such deep things;
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to call it a great Mystery. Godlinesse in generall is a mystery, and every thing contained in it, grace and the actings of so many mysteries.
to call it a great Mystery. Godliness in general is a mystery, and every thing contained in it, grace and the actings of so many Mysteres.
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But here indeed lyes the greatnesse of the mystery, that is passing all knowledge, that God is manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit.
But Here indeed lies the greatness of the mystery, that is passing all knowledge, that God is manifested in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit.
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So that the Apostle summes up all the mystery of godlinesse in these six particulars.
So that the Apostle sums up all the mystery of godliness in these six particulars.
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Before I come to handle each distinctly, know in generall, that all that is spoken of here in this mysterious enumeration of particulars, it is spoken of, in reference to Jesus Christ, he is the summe and subject of it.
Before I come to handle each distinctly, know in general, that all that is spoken of Here in this mysterious enumeration of particulars, it is spoken of, in Referente to jesus christ, he is the sum and Subject of it.
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For God manifested in the flesh, was no other then Christ, who was also justified in the spirit,
For God manifested in the Flesh, was no other then christ, who was also justified in the Spirit,
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and who is Preached unto the Gentiles, and who is beleeved on in the World, &c. They all are so many severall openings of Christ, according to the severall waies he may be apprehended,and who is Preached unto the Gentiles, and who is believed on in the World, etc. They all Are so many several openings of christ, according to the several ways he may be apprehended,
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Christ is the mystery wrapt up in all the mysteries of the Gospell; he comprehends all the circumference of godlinesse;
christ is the mystery wrapped up in all the Mysteres of the Gospel; he comprehends all the circumference of godliness;
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he is the scope of all the Scriptures, the Pearle hid in the large Field of God's word.
he is the scope of all the Scriptures, the Pearl hid in the large Field of God's word.
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Every line is drawn to him, as the centre, all things and persons in the old world were types of him, all the Prophets prophesied of him, all the New Testament speaks of him, all the Saints are joyn'd to him, all Gods love runs thorough him, all graces and gifts flow from him, the whole eye of God is upon him, his great designes in Heaven and Earth meet in him;
Every line is drawn to him, as the centre, all things and Persons in the old world were types of him, all the prophets prophesied of him, all the New Testament speaks of him, all the Saints Are joined to him, all God's love runs through him, all graces and Gifts flow from him, the Whole eye of God is upon him, his great designs in Heaven and Earth meet in him;
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as man is an Epitome of the whole world, so is Christ of all religion. Eph. 1.10. There is an NONLATINALPHABET, a summing up of all things in Heaven and Earth, in Jesus Christ.
as man is an Epitome of the Whole world, so is christ of all Religion. Ephesians 1.10. There is an, a summing up of all things in Heaven and Earth, in jesus christ.
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If you look on the Creation, the world was made by Christ, Col. 1.15, 16, 17. on evidences, all things subsist in Christ, have their being and well being in him:
If you look on the Creation, the world was made by christ, Col. 1.15, 16, 17. on evidences, all things subsist in christ, have their being and well being in him:
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If you eye what is the end of all things, why it is Christ; all things made for him:
If you eye what is the end of all things, why it is christ; all things made for him:
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Look againe how all things are redeemed, why God was in Christ, reconciling the world, 2 Cor. 6. Will you know where to finde God? why, he is in Christ.
Look again how all things Are redeemed, why God was in christ, reconciling the world, 2 Cor. 6. Will you know where to find God? why, he is in christ.
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Will you know what is Heaven? it is to be with Christ; Phil. 1. Whence comes the spirit but from Christ.
Will you know what is Heaven? it is to be with christ; Philip 1. Whence comes the Spirit but from christ.
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what doth the spirit do in the World? He shall glorifie Christ, for he shall take of mine, Joh. 16. What is the subject of the Old & New Testament,
what does the Spirit do in the World? He shall Glorify christ, for he shall take of mine, John 16. What is the Subject of the Old & New Testament,
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but a Christ to come, and come? What is the end of preaching, but to bring men to Christ? What use of ordinances,
but a christ to come, and come? What is the end of preaching, but to bring men to christ? What use of ordinances,
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but to set forth Christ? Christ is the great center between Heaven and Earth, God, Angels, Men,
but to Set forth christ? christ is the great centre between Heaven and Earth, God, Angels, Men,
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and all creatures meet in him, and are all vertually in him.
and all creatures meet in him, and Are all virtually in him.
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What is in the Saints, but Christ? What doe the Saints love and beleeve in,
What is in the Saints, but christ? What do the Saints love and believe in,
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but Christ? He is the fulnesse of him that fils all in all. 1 Ephes. ult.
but christ? He is the fullness of him that fills all in all. 1 Ephesians ult.
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Use. Let all creatures stand and gaze, and wonder and admire at Jesus Christ, he is the great wonder of knowledge.Use. Let all creatures stand and gaze, and wonder and admire At jesus christ, he is the great wonder of knowledge.
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Oh, how should all our hearts be contracted in the beholding Jesus Christ!
O, how should all our hearts be contracted in the beholding jesus christ!
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What delight should soules take in the studying of this Christ? Saints, turne your eyes on the Lord, and see his glory.
What delight should Souls take in the studying of this christ? Saints, turn your eyes on the Lord, and see his glory.
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Whatever you know in the world, labour to know him: He is the mystery of all the glory of God.
Whatever you know in the world, labour to know him: He is the mystery of all the glory of God.
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When thou hast sought over all the world, all the Gospell, thou shalt find God laying out nothing but Christ;
When thou hast sought over all the world, all the Gospel, thou shalt find God laying out nothing but christ;
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all relations are found in Christ, all excellencies are gathered up in him, as beames in the Sun. Come poor soule, whose eyes run two and fro the world to find comforts and happinesse, cast thy eye back,
all relations Are found in christ, all excellencies Are gathered up in him, as beams in the Sun. Come poor soul, whose eyes run two and from the world to find comforts and happiness, cast thy eye back,
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and see Heaven and Earth in one, and look what ever thy vast thoughts can fancie, not only to be in this world,
and see Heaven and Earth in one, and look what ever thy vast thoughts can fancy, not only to be in this world,
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but in the world to come;
but in the world to come;
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or if thou canst imagine more variety, see that, and infinitely more shining forth from the person of the Lord Jesus. Ministers must cry up Christ;
or if thou Canst imagine more variety, see that, and infinitely more shining forth from the person of the Lord jesus. Ministers must cry up christ;
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Saints must adore him, Angels must stand amazed at him, all creatures must vaile all their glory to him:
Saints must adore him, Angels must stand amazed At him, all creatures must veil all their glory to him:
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Here is an object of love, a compendium of all glories;
Here is an Object of love, a compendium of all Glories;
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here is one for a heart to be taken with, that is made of nothing but of severall mysteries of glory. Well might the Apostle; 1 Cor. 2.2. Phil. 3. desire to know nothing but Jesus Christ;
Here is one for a heart to be taken with, that is made of nothing but of several Mysteres of glory. Well might the Apostle; 1 Cor. 2.2. Philip 3. desire to know nothing but jesus christ;
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to account all things but dung for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ, he knew all things in him,
to account all things but dung for the excellency of the knowledge of christ, he knew all things in him,
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Oh what mad men are sinners, which reject this Christ, they slight all at once; nothing is ever to be had without Christ, nothing but in Christ.
O what mad men Are Sinners, which reject this christ, they slight all At once; nothing is ever to be had without christ, nothing but in christ.
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Why stand you gazing on the toyes of this world, when such a Christ is offered you in the Gospell? Can the world die for you? can the world bring God to you? can the world advance you to Heaven?
Why stand you gazing on the toys of this world, when such a christ is offered you in the Gospel? Can the world die for you? can the world bring God to you? can the world advance you to Heaven?
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Oh, let all cry out, none but Christ, studdy nothing but Christ, goe to nothing but Christ, admire nothing but Christ;
O, let all cry out, none but christ, study nothing but christ, go to nothing but christ, admire nothing but christ;
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as he is the summe and substance of all things, so let him be the full and compleat subject of your Faith and Love, and Joyes and Delights;
as he is the sum and substance of all things, so let him be the full and complete Subject of your Faith and Love, and Joys and Delights;
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the more you see him, the more your hearts will be lost in love to him;
the more you see him, the more your hearts will be lost in love to him;
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you may see every day new mysteries of Love and Beauty in Jesus Christ, new depths of wisdome and fulnesse.
you may see every day new Mysteres of Love and Beauty in jesus christ, new depths of Wisdom and fullness.
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Oh, how could the Apostle choose when he thought of Christ, but break out as he did:
O, how could the Apostle choose when he Thought of christ, but break out as he did:
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Let them be Anathema Maranatha, that love not the Lord Jesus. Cursed for ever be those soules, that cannot love such a Christ;
Let them be Anathema Maranatha, that love not the Lord jesus. Cursed for ever be those Souls, that cannot love such a christ;
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there can be no curse too dreadfull. But so much only in the generall, which yet is worth your observation.
there can be no curse too dreadful. But so much only in the general, which yet is worth your observation.
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The particulars in themselves are so glorious, as they dazle my eyes;
The particulars in themselves Are so glorious, as they dazzle my eyes;
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something might be said of them, but the depth and glory of them, can never be exprest. To begin with the first. God manifest in flesh.
something might be said of them, but the depth and glory of them, can never be expressed. To begin with the First. God manifest in Flesh.
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This is the bottome of all the mysteries in the Gospell;
This is the bottom of all the Mysteres in the Gospel;
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every word speaks Paradoxes, God manifested is wonderfull, for no man ever saw God at any time;
every word speaks Paradoxes, God manifested is wonderful, for no man ever saw God At any time;
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But God manifested in flesh, that is a contradiction; it is more absurd to nature, then to say, a spirit is flesh:
But God manifested in Flesh, that is a contradiction; it is more absurd to nature, then to say, a Spirit is Flesh:
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God hath gone beyond us exceedingly in the work of our own salvation;
God hath gone beyond us exceedingly in the work of our own salvation;
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yet because that the thing is made known, we must pry into the mystery of it,
yet Because that the thing is made known, we must pry into the mystery of it,
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and of all the mysteries in the Gospell, this is the first and greatest, the foundation of all the rest.
and of all the Mysteres in the Gospel, this is the First and greatest, the Foundation of all the rest.
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In the opening of it, we must observe;
In the opening of it, we must observe;
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1. What is meant by God. 2. What by God manifested. 3. What by flesh, and the manifestation in flesh. 4. How God hath manifested himselfe in flesh. 5. The eminency of this manifestation above all other. 6. The mystery of all this. For the first:
1. What is meant by God. 2. What by God manifested. 3. What by Flesh, and the manifestation in Flesh. 4. How God hath manifested himself in Flesh. 5. The eminency of this manifestation above all other. 6. The mystery of all this. For the First:
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By God, is not meant God essentially, the very God-head indefinitely, but God personally in such a person;
By God, is not meant God essentially, the very Godhead indefinitely, but God personally in such a person;
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though the whole god-head be included, yet it is manifested but in one Person;
though the Whole godhead be included, yet it is manifested but in one Person;
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to wit, the second Person Jesus Christ, because all actions are done by Persons, not by Natures:
to wit, the second Person jesus christ, Because all actions Are done by Persons, not by Nature's:
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Therefore, this is a manifestation of God in his owne Son. God's essence was never manifested, no man ever saw God, only, the onely begotten Son.
Therefore, this is a manifestation of God in his own Son. God's essence was never manifested, no man ever saw God, only, the only begotten Son.
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He that came out of his bosome to reveale him:
He that Come out of his bosom to reveal him:
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And this is none other, but an exact description of Christ, which is, God manifest in the flesh. Now secondly;
And this is none other, but an exact description of christ, which is, God manifest in the Flesh. Now secondly;
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by God is not barely meant an apparition of God in flesh, which he meant to lay downe againe upon an occasion;
by God is not barely meant an apparition of God in Flesh, which he meant to lay down again upon an occasion;
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but as the word signifies passively, conspicuus factus est in carne, is made known and cleer to us in flesh. This manifestation notes not a transcient shew of God to us,
but as the word signifies passively, conspicuus factus est in Carnem, is made known and clear to us in Flesh. This manifestation notes not a transcient show of God to us,
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but a cleer and constant demonstration of God, and the only great and glorious first way of the manifesting God unto us,
but a clear and constant demonstration of God, and the only great and glorious First Way of the manifesting God unto us,
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as the word signifies, a making of a thing to shine as the Sun to our eyes, that convinceth every man, of what he seeth:
as the word signifies, a making of a thing to shine as the Sun to our eyes, that Convinces every man, of what he sees:
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And this not only as a glimpse of God, which was very glorious, and so away;
And this not only as a glimpse of God, which was very glorious, and so away;
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but as the cleerest and richest way of discovery, that ever was, or should be in this world.
but as the Clearest and Richest Way of discovery, that ever was, or should be in this world.
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But thirdly, VVhat this flesh should be is a mystery. Flesh is taken severall ways in Scripture.
But Thirdly, What this Flesh should be is a mystery. Flesh is taken several ways in Scripture.
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First, For sinne, and its sinfull Nature we have.
First, For sin, and its sinful Nature we have.
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See the lusts of the flesh, that cannot be here meant, God hath made no appearance of himselfe in sin.
See the Lustiest of the Flesh, that cannot be Here meant, God hath made no appearance of himself in since.
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Secondly, Flesh taken for our humane Nature.
Secondly, Flesh taken for our humane Nature.
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All flesh have corrupted their waies, Gen. 6. That is, all men, their Natures are defiled.
All Flesh have corrupted their ways, Gen. 6. That is, all men, their Nature's Are defiled.
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So Rom. 7. in my flesh, dwels no good thing, that is, in my Nature, either in soule or body, or both.
So Rom. 7. in my Flesh, dwells no good thing, that is, in my Nature, either in soul or body, or both.
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Thirdly, Flesh is commonly taken for the weaknesse and infirmities of that Nature; All flesh is grasse, and the glory of it as the flower. 1 Pet. 1.
Thirdly, Flesh is commonly taken for the weakness and infirmities of that Nature; All Flesh is grass, and the glory of it as the flower. 1 Pet. 1.
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And the Holy Ghost speaking of the Aegyptian Horses, tels you, that they are flesh and not spirit, it is weak and not strong. So that,
And the Holy Ghost speaking of the Egyptian Horses, tells you, that they Are Flesh and not Spirit, it is weak and not strong. So that,
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Fourthly, How hath God manifested himselfe in flesh, not in the first sence, but the two latter, in appearing in our Nature, in taking our infirmities and weaknesse, sutable unto that Nature, (sin still excepted.) And what is here called the manifestation of God in flesh, is in other Scriptures parallell explain'd.
Fourthly, How hath God manifested himself in Flesh, not in the First sense, but the two latter, in appearing in our Nature, in taking our infirmities and weakness, suitable unto that Nature, (since still excepted.) And what is Here called the manifestation of God in Flesh, is in other Scriptures parallel explained.
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As he is said to be Immanuell, God with us.
As he is said to be Immanuel, God with us.
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Mat. 2. How can that be, but only because of being in the same common Nature with us.Mathew 2. How can that be, but only Because of being in the same Common Nature with us.
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It is said, the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. 1 John 14. it is the same phrase with this;
It is said, the word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us. 1 John 14. it is the same phrase with this;
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for the word was God. v. 1. And yet it was made flesh, not that there was any transmutation of God into flesh, that was blasphemy,for the word was God. v. 1. And yet it was made Flesh, not that there was any transmutation of God into Flesh, that was blasphemy,
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but only by reason of the union of flesh to him who was God. This is farther exprest in the Apostle to the Hebrews Heb. 2.16. He took not on him, the Nature of Angels, but the seed of Abraham. (NONLATINALPHABET) He assumed not to himselfe;
but only by reason of the Union of Flesh to him who was God. This is farther expressed in the Apostle to the Hebrews Hebrew 2.16. He took not on him, the Nature of Angels, but the seed of Abraham. () He assumed not to himself;
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that is, God did manifest himselfe, or appeared in any Angelicall Nature, but in the Nature of men;
that is, God did manifest himself, or appeared in any Angelical Nature, but in the Nature of men;
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And was made in all things like unto us, sin only excepted.
And was made in all things like unto us, sin only excepted.
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There is another cleer place, Phil. 2.6, 7, 8. Which the Apostle urgeth about the manner of this discovery, that Christ,
There is Another clear place, Philip 2.6, 7, 8. Which the Apostle urges about the manner of this discovery, that christ,
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though he were in the forme of God, and thought it no robbery (that is, did God no wrong to say he was equall with him) yet assumed or took on him,
though he were in the Form of God, and Thought it no robbery (that is, did God no wrong to say he was equal with him) yet assumed or took on him,
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or appeared in the forme or the likenesse of a servant, it is our Nature which was in subjection and servitude unto God.
or appeared in the Form or the likeness of a servant, it is our Nature which was in subjection and servitude unto God.
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So that now this manifestation of God in flesh, is no other then God in the second person, assuming to himselfe the humane Nature,
So that now this manifestation of God in Flesh, is no other then God in the second person, assuming to himself the humane Nature,
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and so revealing himselfe to men, sutably to their condition; and this is Christ. This manifestation is an effect of Gods assumption of our Nature;
and so revealing himself to men, suitably to their condition; and this is christ. This manifestation is an Effect of God's Assump of our Nature;
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so that this expression literally imports: 1. The assuming of our Nature, and the union with God;
so that this expression literally imports: 1. The assuming of our Nature, and the Union with God;
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God taking up us to himselfe as one, in our common Nature.
God taking up us to himself as one, in our Common Nature.
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2. The full discovery of God to us, in our owne Nature, God acting forth his glory in our owne flesh.
2. The full discovery of God to us, in our own Nature, God acting forth his glory in our own Flesh.
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And al this is stil but to denote out Christ, who is the person set forth in the Gospell, who was with God,
And all this is still but to denote out christ, who is the person Set forth in the Gospel, who was with God,
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and was God, and dwelt among us, as the Apostle saith;
and was God, and dwelled among us, as the Apostle Says;
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that is, took up his Tabernacle of flesh in our Nature, thereby to converse with us:
that is, took up his Tabernacle of Flesh in our Nature, thereby to converse with us:
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Yet many would faine wrest this Scripture from the person of Christ; for some of the old Interpreters, as Beza observes;
Yet many would feign wrest this Scripture from the person of christ; for Some of the old Interpreters, as Beza observes;
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leave out (NONLATINALPHABET) and put in only (NONLATINALPHABET) quod manifestè est ) omit God,
leave out () and put in only () quod manifestè est) omit God,
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and put in which mystery manifested in flesh, thereby to take off the glory of Christs as God.
and put in which mystery manifested in Flesh, thereby to take off the glory of Christ as God.
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Erasm. by flesh, here he understands the whole world, and by manifestation the Gospell, intimating that this is the mystery, that God should be manifested to the world,Erasmus by Flesh, Here he understands the Whole world, and by manifestation the Gospel, intimating that this is the mystery, that God should be manifested to the world,
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but that is contrary unto this place, for he afterwards speaks of the Preaching of it to the Gentiles, that is, to the whole world.
but that is contrary unto this place, for he afterwards speaks of the Preaching of it to the Gentiles, that is, to the Whole world.
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It is doubtlesse, meant of God as in our Nature, making up the person of Jesus Christ;
It is doubtless, meant of God as in our Nature, making up the person of jesus christ;
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and this will yet appeare if you consider the 4 Thing; that this was the greatest manifestation of God, that ever was;
and this will yet appear if you Consider the 4 Thing; that this was the greatest manifestation of God, that ever was;
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God was manifested in nothing like this;
God was manifested in nothing like this;
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for look first over the manifestation of God in the first creation, there was but only some outside of God's glory discovered, nothing of Gods Nature:
for look First over the manifestation of God in the First creation, there was but only Some outside of God's glory discovered, nothing of God's Nature:
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The whole world never saw what God was, truly by that:
The Whole world never saw what God was, truly by that:
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Indeed the Apostle saith, Rom 1. That the invisible things of God, were knowne by the things that are made,
Indeed the Apostle Says, Rom 1. That the invisible things of God, were known by the things that Are made,
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even God's eternall power and wisdome; but these were manifested in an ordinary and common way;
even God's Eternal power and Wisdom; but these were manifested in an ordinary and Common Way;
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as a Picture shewes the art of the Painter, but yet you may not know his person.
as a Picture shows the art of the Painter, but yet you may not know his person.
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But in this, God himselfe is manifested;
But in this, God himself is manifested;
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for first, here is not only so much of God manifested, as humane nature it selfe could demonstrate,
for First, Here is not only so much of God manifested, as humane nature it self could demonstrate,
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for then it had been a poor manifestation of God, who can see God, in seeing all the men in the world,
for then it had been a poor manifestation of God, who can see God, in seeing all the men in the world,
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or in all the Saints in the world, in their flesh;
or in all the Saints in the world, in their Flesh;
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but it sets out a speciall way of assumption of our Nature unto the person of Christ, who was God making these two natures, but one person.
but it sets out a special Way of Assump of our Nature unto the person of christ, who was God making these two nature's, but one person.
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2. This manifestation was in union of flesh in the neerest way to God himselfe; not as a lanthorne to hold the light only of God's glory;
2. This manifestation was in Union of Flesh in the nearest Way to God himself; not as a lanthorn to hold the Light only of God's glory;
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but as one intire person, to represent what God is in himselfe;
but as one entire person, to represent what God is in himself;
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all the whole world was never united to God before, though God did manifest some thing to our Nature,
all the Whole world was never united to God before, though God did manifest Some thing to our Nature,
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as to Adam, yet God did never unite any creature to himselfe before, and though God was manifest to flesh, yet never in flesh before;
as to Adam, yet God did never unite any creature to himself before, and though God was manifest to Flesh, yet never in Flesh before;
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that is the great mystery. God is manifest to his Saints, but he is not manifested in the flesh or in the Nature of any but Jesus Christ.
that is the great mystery. God is manifest to his Saints, but he is not manifested in the Flesh or in the Nature of any but jesus christ.
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This is so great a manifestation, as that God is become man, as it were by reason of the union of their Natures;
This is so great a manifestation, as that God is become man, as it were by reason of the Union of their Nature's;
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the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us; the word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us;
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as if God had relinquished his own Name and Nature, and lost himselfe in our Nature;
as if God had relinquished his own Name and Nature, and lost himself in our Nature;
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he was found in the forme of a servant.
he was found in the Form of a servant.
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Now let us but thinke what a manifestation of God this must be, which is God not only letting forth himselfe in a way of communication,
Now let us but think what a manifestation of God this must be, which is God not only letting forth himself in a Way of communication,
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but God in union with the same Nature which we are in:
but God in Union with the same Nature which we Are in:
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Therefore Christ is called the expresse image of the person of the Father, not an image as he was the second person meerly;
Therefore christ is called the express image of the person of the Father, not an image as he was the second person merely;
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for so he was not the image, but God himselfe;
for so he was not the image, but God himself;
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but an image, because in that union of our Nature with God, there was the exactest discovery of God himselfe,
but an image, Because in that Union of our Nature with God, there was the Exactest discovery of God himself,
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as possible could be to the creature.
as possible could be to the creature.
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2 Cor. 3 ult. Therefore Christ is called a glasse, wherein a man may with open face, behold the bright glory of God. But
2 Cor. 3 ult. Therefore christ is called a glass, wherein a man may with open face, behold the bright glory of God. But
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6. How great must this mystery needes be;
6. How great must this mystery needs be;
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God manifested in flesh? how is that possible? flesh hides God, he is of a spirituall Nature;
God manifested in Flesh? how is that possible? Flesh hides God, he is of a spiritual Nature;
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it is as much as to say the Sun manifested in a cloud, or light manifest in darknesse:
it is as much as to say the Sun manifested in a cloud, or Light manifest in darkness:
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I confesse, my heart could rather stand and admire, then speak any thing more.
I confess, my heart could rather stand and admire, then speak any thing more.
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What ever is a medium of conveyance of any thing in Nature, must be proportion'd unto the thing it discovers;
What ever is a medium of conveyance of any thing in Nature, must be proportioned unto the thing it discovers;
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as the aire, not a mud wall conveys the light of the Sun to us; flesh and God;
as the air, not a mud wall conveys the Light of the Sun to us; Flesh and God;
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what proportion is there between them;
what proportion is there between them;
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let flesh be but thought, God must needs be forgotten, for they are at an infinite distance, yea, contrary; yet this is the mystery.
let Flesh be but Thought, God must needs be forgotten, for they Are At an infinite distance, yea, contrary; yet this is the mystery.
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1. God not only setting our himselfe thorough flesh in a transient way, shining thorough it,
1. God not only setting our himself through Flesh in a Transient Way, shining through it,
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but being made flesh, being one with flesh. 2. Not in innocent Nature, but in the likenesse of sinfull Nature, Rom. 8.3.
but being made Flesh, being one with Flesh. 2. Not in innocent Nature, but in the likeness of sinful Nature, Rom. 8.3.
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To manifest himselfe in the flesh of Rebels and Traytours, and honour that flesh which had so sinned, and was so polluted: this is a mystery.
To manifest himself in the Flesh of Rebels and Traitors, and honour that Flesh which had so sinned, and was so polluted: this is a mystery.
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3. To act in this Nature in the world, to dye, and be despised, and suffer the utmost contradiction of sinners, who is able to fathom the depth of this mystery? As one saith of the Trinity, they were like three sisters, which spun one piece of a garment, and only one weares it;
3. To act in this Nature in the world, to die, and be despised, and suffer the utmost contradiction of Sinners, who is able to fathom the depth of this mystery? As one Says of the Trinity, they were like three Sisters, which spun one piece of a garment, and only one wears it;
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so had all these three an hand in the making of this Nature, but only Christ the second Person weares it,
so had all these three an hand in the making of this Nature, but only christ the second Person wears it,
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and all their glory is laid out in it; how one Person could be God and man;
and all their glory is laid out in it; how one Person could be God and man;
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how God should be put to death in our Nature, to reconcile us to himselfe, flesh filled with the fulnesse of God, is beyond the apprehension of men and Angels to declare.
how God should be put to death in our Nature, to reconcile us to himself, Flesh filled with the fullness of God, is beyond the apprehension of men and Angels to declare.
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But we may tell that it is so, and admire it as we speake.
But we may tell that it is so, and admire it as we speak.
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Blessednesse to be made a curse, Heaven let downe into Hell, the God of the world shutting himselfe up,
Blessedness to be made a curse, Heaven let down into Hell, the God of the world shutting himself up,
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as it were in a body, the invisible God made visible to sense;
as it were in a body, the invisible God made visible to sense;
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he which hath all things in Heaven and Earth at his command, not have a house in the world, glory it selfe of no comelinesse:
he which hath all things in Heaven and Earth At his command, not have a house in the world, glory it self of no comeliness:
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What shall I say, all things become nothing, making it selfe of no reputation? And a thousand more such paradoxes are wrapt up in this one expression.
What shall I say, all things become nothing, making it self of no reputation? And a thousand more such paradoxes Are wrapped up in this one expression.
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Oh how great a depth is in this glorious design of God; he was manifested to Adam, to Moses, and many others;
O how great a depth is in this glorious Design of God; he was manifested to Adam, to Moses, and many Others;
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but here was his utmost manifestation in our flesh. For the nature of this manifestation, know:
but Here was his utmost manifestation in our Flesh. For the nature of this manifestation, know:
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1. It is not a bare manifestation of some attributes of God, but it is a manifestation of God in his own nature;
1. It is not a bore manifestation of Some attributes of God, but it is a manifestation of God in his own nature;
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the fulnesse of the God-head dwelt in Christ bodily or really, Col. 2. Not that God is circumscribed in our Nature,
the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in christ bodily or really, Col. 2. Not that God is circumscribed in our Nature,
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but that the God-head it selfe is united to Christs body, and dwels in it, fils it, and abides upon him.
but that the Godhead it self is united to Christ body, and dwells in it, fills it, and abides upon him.
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2. Neither is it a manifestation of God absolutely, as in himselfe; but as in order to reconciliation and salvation of soule.
2. Neither is it a manifestation of God absolutely, as in himself; but as in order to reconciliation and salvation of soul.
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For God might have been manifested else in our flesh to have consumed us: But as the Apostle saith, God was in Christ, reconciling the World to himselfe.
For God might have been manifested Else in our Flesh to have consumed us: But as the Apostle Says, God was in christ, reconciling the World to himself.
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That is, God was in Christs Nature, as a God in order to the reconciling poor soules;
That is, God was in Christ Nature, as a God in order to the reconciling poor Souls;
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and this is the great mystery. God was offended by our Nature, and God takes that Nature on himselfe, to reconcile us to himselfe, by himselfe.
and this is the great mystery. God was offended by our Nature, and God Takes that Nature on himself, to reconcile us to himself, by himself.
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God himselfe will pay the price, out of his own glory, for our offences only assumes our Nature, (as if it should be thought to act it out for us) and joines it to his sonne,
God himself will pay the price, out of his own glory, for our offences only assumes our Nature, (as if it should be Thought to act it out for us) and joins it to his son,
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and cals that Christ, and this is the Gospell-notion of Christ, God manifest in flesh, in order to the reconciliation of poor soules.
and calls that christ, and this is the Gospell-notion of christ, God manifest in Flesh, in order to the reconciliation of poor Souls.
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Thus God must satisfie himselfe, and save us, himselfe only takes our Nature to doe it in,
Thus God must satisfy himself, and save us, himself only Takes our Nature to do it in,
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and cals it Christ a Saviour, when it is none other then God himselfe in our Nature, transacting our peace.
and calls it christ a Saviour, when it is none other then God himself in our Nature, transacting our peace.
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This manifestation is a peculiar one. For First, God was never manifested as one with flesh before;
This manifestation is a peculiar one. For First, God was never manifested as one with Flesh before;
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he was not one with Adam's Nature, or with any of the first Creation; but this is a manifestation of ownnesse
he was not one with Adam's Nature, or with any of the First Creation; but this is a manifestation of ownnesse
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Secondly, God never manifested himselfe in his God-head before, in such a manner: many of his glorious attributes were seen and discovered, as his wisdome, power;
Secondly, God never manifested himself in his Godhead before, in such a manner: many of his glorious attributes were seen and discovered, as his Wisdom, power;
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But no man saw God at any time, the only begotten Sonne revealed him, and the fulnesse of the God-head dwelt in no Nature bodily,
But no man saw God At any time, the only begotten Son revealed him, and the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in no Nature bodily,
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but in our Nature which Christ had. Thirdly, God never manifested himselfe in such a straine of love, as in our flesh;
but in our Nature which christ had. Thirdly, God never manifested himself in such a strain of love, as in our Flesh;
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it was the highest manifestation of Love, that ever was, that God loved our very Nature so,
it was the highest manifestation of Love, that ever was, that God loved our very Nature so,
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as to be one with us;
as to be one with us;
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herein was his love manifested, and commended indeed, that he would come down in our Nature to us.
herein was his love manifested, and commended indeed, that he would come down in our Nature to us.
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And as one said well, God did so love the very Nature of his Elect, that though he had them not all with him in Heaven for the present,
And as one said well, God did so love the very Nature of his Elect, that though he had them not all with him in Heaven for the present,
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yet he must have their picture, of their own Nature in his Sonne, to see them in, and love them.
yet he must have their picture, of their own Nature in his Son, to see them in, and love them.
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1. Ʋse. Then here is still ground of new admiration and wonder to soules;
1. Ʋse. Then Here is still ground of new admiration and wonder to Souls;
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God is come downe, and hath left as it were his owne habitation, to dwell amo•• the sonnes of men:
God is come down, and hath left as it were his own habitation, to dwell amo•• the Sons of men:
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This is the first and great mystery of the Gospell. God out of infinite goodnesse, would make a revelation of himselfe to the world;
This is the First and great mystery of the Gospel. God out of infinite Goodness, would make a Revelation of himself to the world;
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to doe it in his pure glory, would consume all flesh, especially seeing it was to be a manifestation unto sinners;
to do it in his pure glory, would consume all Flesh, especially seeing it was to be a manifestation unto Sinners;
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but he cloths himselfe with flesh, with our own Nature, and so appears to us, as in infinite love and sweetnesse;
but he clothes himself with Flesh, with our own Nature, and so appears to us, as in infinite love and sweetness;
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there be many great designes in this one.
there be many great designs in this one.
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1. By this he takes away the distance between his majesty and us, for he is now become Immanuell, God with us.
1. By this he Takes away the distance between his majesty and us, for he is now become Immanuel, God with us.
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The thoughts of God would have been sufficient terror; we could never have come nigh God, for we were infinitely below him.
The thoughts of God would have been sufficient terror; we could never have come High God, for we were infinitely below him.
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But now, Gods taking up our Nature as one with himselfe, and appearing as in our own form and likenesse, hath broken down the wall of partition in Nature,
But now, God's taking up our Nature as one with himself, and appearing as in our own from and likeness, hath broken down the wall of partition in Nature,
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as that which takes away the dwelling nature of Gods glory, yet reflects the reall sweetnesse of it to us.
as that which Takes away the Dwelling nature of God's glory, yet reflects the real sweetness of it to us.
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2. By this, God would indeare and sweeten himselfe to his poor creature, and fit a way of sweet converse with us;
2. By this, God would endear and sweeten himself to his poor creature, and fit a Way of sweet converse with us;
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if God had manifested himselfe in his own naked glory, still while we are sinners, we should not only be daz'led, but shrunk up to nothing;
if God had manifested himself in his own naked glory, still while we Are Sinners, we should not only be daz'led, but shrunk up to nothing;
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to see the Sun as it shines in its owne lustre, would spoile the sight of the strongest eye.
to see the Sun as it shines in its own lustre, would spoil the sighed of the Strongest eye.
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But to look upon it, as in an eclipse in water, or thorough a glasse, that is not offensive;
But to look upon it, as in an eclipse in water, or through a glass, that is not offensive;
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to consider God in himselfe, is to have our soules swallowed up, but to look on God in our nature, brings down his glory to our eye,
to Consider God in himself, is to have our Souls swallowed up, but to look on God in our nature, brings down his glory to our eye,
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and wooes us to behold it.
and Woes us to behold it.
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3. By this God hath raised up a statue and visible monument of his own infinite love to his Elect for ever:
3. By this God hath raised up a statue and visible monument of his own infinite love to his Elect for ever:
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For rather then they shall want a sutable discovery of himselfe, he will come and take up their owne nature,
For rather then they shall want a suitable discovery of himself, he will come and take up their own nature,
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and be called after their names, as if he would be any thing to shew his love.
and be called After their names, as if he would be any thing to show his love.
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This is the fullest visible demonstration of God's love that ever was:
This is the Fullest visible demonstration of God's love that ever was:
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It was more for God to take our nature, then simply to save us, more then let a out bare mercy, and grace in it selfe.
It was more for God to take our nature, then simply to save us, more then let a out bore mercy, and grace in it self.
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For a King to save a murtherer from the Gallowes, by his owne prerogative, and dispence with the Law, is not such an act of love and mercy,
For a King to save a murderer from the Gallows, by his own prerogative, and dispense with the Law, is not such an act of love and mercy,
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as to take the murtherers clothes, and weare them as his richest livery, and give as a mark of honour, to his owne Sonne,
as to take the murderers clothes, and wear them as his Richest livery, and give as a mark of honour, to his own Son,
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and to make an honourable order of the rags of that garment, as that King did of a Garter.
and to make an honourable order of the rags of that garment, as that King did of a Garter.
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God hath done more in taking our Nature; what love was this, that God will be no more God, as it were simply,
God hath done more in taking our Nature; what love was this, that God will be no more God, as it were simply,
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but take up another Nature, rather then the brightnesse of his owne glory shall undoe us.
but take up Another Nature, rather then the brightness of his own glory shall undo us.
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4. By this God would shew what he means to bring us unto;
4. By this God would show what he means to bring us unto;
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he took our nature up to himselfe, as a pattern or type of what he would bring all Saints unto;
he took our nature up to himself, as a pattern or type of what he would bring all Saints unto;
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God is come down in our likenesse, to bring us up into his likenesse. Nature was never so advanced;
God is come down in our likeness, to bring us up into his likeness. Nature was never so advanced;
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it is the highest glory that is possible to be put upon nature, it is more then to fill all our souls with a fulnesse of grace;
it is the highest glory that is possible to be put upon nature, it is more then to fill all our Souls with a fullness of grace;
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for our nature is united in a personall union with the second person, then which there cannot be more glory.
for our nature is united in a personal Union with the second person, then which there cannot be more glory.
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What a faire step is now made, for the bringing the person up to the injoyment of God.
What a fair step is now made, for the bringing the person up to the enjoyment of God.
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Oh, let none say now, that God is not willing to save soules, who is come down so low, as live among us;
O, let none say now, that God is not willing to save Souls, who is come down so low, as live among us;
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say not who shall goe up to Heaven to bring downe God, or downe unto the deeps to fetch him up.
say not who shall go up to Heaven to bring down God, or down unto the deeps to fetch him up.
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God is nigh you, even in your owne flesh: You may but turne about, and see God manifested to your owne eyes;
God is High you, even in your own Flesh: You may but turn about, and see God manifested to your own eyes;
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we preach not fancy, when we lay out the riches of Gods glory in love and mercy.
we preach not fancy, when we lay out the riches of God's glory in love and mercy.
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But as the Apostle saith, what we have seen, and what we have felt and tasted, that we declare unto you, 1 Joh. 1.1, 2, 3. Say not unbelieving soule,
But as the Apostle Says, what we have seen, and what we have felt and tasted, that we declare unto you, 1 John 1.1, 2, 3. Say not unbelieving soul,
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how shall I come nigh God; why God is come to thee, he dwels in the Tabernacles of men.
how shall I come High God; why God is come to thee, he dwells in the Tabernacles of men.
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In a word, God is manifested in our flesh, that our flesh may be taken up into his fulnesse.
In a word, God is manifested in our Flesh, that our Flesh may be taken up into his fullness.
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SERMON IV. 1 TIM. 3.16. God manifested in the flesh, &c.
SERMON IV. 1 TIM. 3.16. God manifested in the Flesh, etc.
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I Made an entrance on this the last day, but there are new mysteries yet arising,
I Made an Entrance on this the last day, but there Are new Mysteres yet arising,
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and no sooner doth one discovery passe but another comes on, this bottomlesse depth of Gods glory in the Gospell can be sounded by none but God himselfe;
and no sooner does one discovery pass but Another comes on, this bottomless depth of God's glory in the Gospel can be sounded by none but God himself;
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we have some manifestations of it, and that in flesh, or else we had never imagined what thoughts God had towards his poore Creatures;
we have Some manifestations of it, and that in Flesh, or Else we had never imagined what thoughts God had towards his poor Creatures;
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besides what hath been spoken as to the opening of the words, still this must be taken in, That it is not God in flesh mystically, but personally:
beside what hath been spoken as to the opening of the words, still this must be taken in, That it is not God in Flesh mystically, but personally:
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Or else thus, It is not meant of God manifested in flesh, that is, in the whole mysticall body of Christ, the Saints:
Or Else thus, It is not meant of God manifested in Flesh, that is, in the Whole mystical body of christ, the Saints:
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But only God assuming our nature into the union of Christs person, and this had need to be observed,
But only God assuming our nature into the Union of Christ person, and this had need to be observed,
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because all these places, where it is said, that it pleased the Father, that in him all fulnesse should dwell, Col. 1.19.
Because all these places, where it is said, that it pleased the Father, that in him all fullness should dwell, Col. 1.19.
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and that the fulnesse of the God-head dwelt in him bodily, Col. 2. and this place is spoken of Christ mystically,
and that the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in him bodily, Col. 2. and this place is spoken of christ mystically,
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or in his body, not personally, intimating that God dwels in the flesh of the Saints,
or in his body, not personally, intimating that God dwells in the Flesh of the Saints,
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as much as in the humane nature of Jesus Christ; and that there is no other distinction than of head and members.
as much as in the humane nature of jesus christ; and that there is no other distinction than of head and members.
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Now to cleare up this to you, I shall not need to go farther than this verse.
Now to clear up this to you, I shall not need to go farther than this verse.
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1. This is spoken of a thing that is already done: God is, or was manifested in flesh;
1. This is spoken of a thing that is already done: God is, or was manifested in Flesh;
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now if it were meant of the whole mystical body of Christ, it must have been said God will manifest himself in flesh,
now if it were meant of the Whole mystical body of christ, it must have been said God will manifest himself in Flesh,
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for all that body is not yet made up, are not capable of any such manifestation, thousands of them being yet unborne.
for all that body is not yet made up, Are not capable of any such manifestation, thousands of them being yet unborn.
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2. God that is manifested in flesh, is justified in spirit, and seen of Angels,
2. God that is manifested in Flesh, is justified in Spirit, and seen of Angels,
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and preached unto the Gentiles, and beleeved on in the world, and received up to glory;
and preached unto the Gentiles, and believed on in the world, and received up to glory;
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now none will be so grossely ignorant as to attribute this to Saints;
now none will be so grossly ignorant as to attribute this to Saints;
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Saints are not preached to the Gentiles, nor believed on in the world, nor yet all received up to glory.
Saints Are not preached to the Gentiles, nor believed on in the world, nor yet all received up to glory.
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3. God as manifest in flesh, did dye in that flesh, was crucified to make atonement for sin,
3. God as manifest in Flesh, did die in that Flesh, was Crucified to make atonement for since,
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for this was a manifestation in order unto reconciliation;
for this was a manifestation in order unto reconciliation;
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now who will say, that the bodies of the Saints did dye, and were offered up in sacrifice,
now who will say, that the bodies of the Saints did die, and were offered up in sacrifice,
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and did make our peace with God, which they must be said to do, if the meaning of the phrase be according to that interpretation.
and did make our peace with God, which they must be said to do, if the meaning of the phrase be according to that Interpretation.
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We had need be wary in the letting out our thoughts on the Scripture, and fastening interpretation of things, seeing such strange consequences may follow.
We had need be wary in the letting out our thoughts on the Scripture, and fastening Interpretation of things, seeing such strange consequences may follow.
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And especially take heed of advancing Saints so as to lessen Christ; he must have the preheminence above Saints and Angels;
And especially take heed of advancing Saints so as to lessen christ; he must have the pre-eminence above Saints and Angels;
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and know that there is not only a distinction between Christ and Saints meerly as head and members,
and know that there is not only a distinction between christ and Saints merely as head and members,
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but a distinction of them in regard of their persons;
but a distinction of them in regard of their Persons;
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for Christ is a head, in regard of his person, as the husband is the head of his wife,
for christ is a head, in regard of his person, as the husband is the head of his wife,
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and though they be one body, yet he is a distinct person, and hath those incommunicable prerogatives that cannot be appropriated either to Saints singly, or as his body.
and though they be one body, yet he is a distinct person, and hath those incommunicable prerogatives that cannot be appropriated either to Saints singly, or as his body.
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Gods manifestation to the flesh of Saints, is at second hand thorough Christ, of his fulnesse, that is, of that fulnesse which resides eminently and distinctly in his person, they receive grace for grace.
God's manifestation to the Flesh of Saints, is At second hand through christ, of his fullness, that is, of that fullness which resides eminently and distinctly in his person, they receive grace for grace.
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Indeed God is said to dwell in us, and we in God;
Indeed God is said to dwell in us, and we in God;
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but how? not as God dwels in Christ, but because he dwels in us by his own nature,
but how? not as God dwells in christ, but Because he dwells in us by his own nature,
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and we by union with Christ partake of that fulnesse, according to our measure.
and we by Union with christ partake of that fullness, according to our measure.
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God dwels in Christ immediately, and as a God he dwels in us through Jesus Christ, Christ letting out part of that fulnesse on our hearts.
God dwells in christ immediately, and as a God he dwells in us through jesus christ, christ letting out part of that fullness on our hearts.
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And thus God was pleased that in him all fulnesse should dwell, and by him to reconcile all things to himselfe, that in all things he might have the preheminence,
And thus God was pleased that in him all fullness should dwell, and by him to reconcile all things to himself, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence,
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and that his person might be distinctly admired above all Creatures.
and that his person might be distinctly admired above all Creatures.
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The difference of Gods manifesting himselfe in flesh, that is, in Christs humane nature, and ours, lies in this, that this manifestation was as in an ordinance of life and salvation, making that person which had our nature the great conveyer of eternall peace and comfort through that flesh; so the Apostle, Col. 1.22. In the body of his flesh, through death, he is to present us blamelesse and spotlesse to his Father;
The difference of God's manifesting himself in Flesh, that is, in Christ humane nature, and ours, lies in this, that this manifestation was as in an Ordinance of life and salvation, making that person which had our nature the great conveyer of Eternal peace and Comfort through that Flesh; so the Apostle, Col. 1.22. In the body of his Flesh, through death, he is to present us blameless and spotless to his Father;
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wherefore saith the Apostle againe, Heb. 2.17. It became him in all things to be made like his brethren, that he might be a mercifull high Priest, &c. that is, that he might be fit to convey life and salvation to poore soules.
Wherefore Says the Apostle again, Hebrew 2.17. It became him in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might be a merciful high Priest, etc. that is, that he might be fit to convey life and salvation to poor Souls.
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But Gods manifestation in the flesh, or persons of the Saints, is as into severall Cisternes which lye under the fountaine to receive their proportion:
But God's manifestation in the Flesh, or Persons of the Saints, is as into several Cisterns which lie under the fountain to receive their proportion:
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God manifesting himselfe in Christs flesh is as of a fulnesse to fill all;
God manifesting himself in Christ Flesh is as of a fullness to fill all;
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but in the person of the Saints it is but of severall degrees and measures in order to a fulnesse;
but in the person of the Saints it is but of several Degrees and measures in order to a fullness;
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that we may come to the fulnesse of the measure;
that we may come to the fullness of the measure;
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God hath manifested himselfe in our nature, that by that he might at length fill all our persons;
God hath manifested himself in our nature, that by that he might At length fill all our Persons;
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Thus is our nature joyned to the Godhead, to be as a great pipe set at the mouth of some full spring, that through that God might run out his love and glory by degrees on our heart;
Thus is our nature joined to the Godhead, to be as a great pipe Set At the Mouth of Some full spring, that through that God might run out his love and glory by Degrees on our heart;
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first Christ receives it at once, and then thorough his Spirit discovers it in us.
First christ receives it At once, and then through his Spirit discovers it in us.
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In a word, Gods manifestation in Christs flesh was as a Saviour, a Redeemer, a Head,
In a word, God's manifestation in Christ Flesh was as a Saviour, a Redeemer, a Head,
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yea, as the Author of eternall Salvation to us.
yea, as the Author of Eternal Salvation to us.
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And this is the mysterie of mysteries, he which reads this may very well cease to wonder at any thing else.
And this is the mystery of Mysteres, he which reads this may very well cease to wonder At any thing Else.
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This is the foundation of all Gods other actings to us, the pole on which they all turne, all the discoveries of God are wrapt up in this one;
This is the Foundation of all God's other actings to us, the pole on which they all turn, all the discoveries of God Are wrapped up in this one;
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this unlocks Gods own Cabinet wherein all his designes lye;
this unlocks God's own Cabinet wherein all his designs lie;
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Election, Redemption, Glorification, all is wrapt up in this, and made cleare when we understand this one expression;
Election, Redemption, Glorification, all is wrapped up in this, and made clear when we understand this one expression;
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God manifested in flesh, it is the being of light, and immortality to light, at once it opens heaven and earth.
God manifested in Flesh, it is the being of Light, and immortality to Light, At once it Opens heaven and earth.
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1. This is the foundation of our union with God and Sonship;
1. This is the Foundation of our Union with God and Sonship;
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it is from hence that God is one with our nature, God is manifested as a Father in our own flesh;
it is from hence that God is one with our nature, God is manifested as a Father in our own Flesh;
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we are Sons, because Christ is, he was really and naturally the Son, and wee through him receive the adoption of sons;
we Are Sons, Because christ is, he was really and naturally the Son, and we through him receive the adoption of Sons;
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For he which sanctifieth and they which are sanctified are all one, therefore he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Heb. 2.11.For he which Sanctifieth and they which Are sanctified Are all one, Therefore he is not ashamed to call them brothers, Hebrew 2.11.
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So you have ( Gal. 4.4, 5.) God sent forth his Son in our flesh, that we might receive the adoption of Sons.
So you have (Gal. 4.4, 5.) God sent forth his Son in our Flesh, that we might receive the adoption of Sons.
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God first takes our nature and marries it to his own Son, that so we might be united to him in his nature;
God First Takes our nature and Marries it to his own Son, that so we might be united to him in his nature;
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This is the Antitype and modell of all relations;
This is the Antitype and model of all relations;
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God one with flesh, here is Father, and Son, Husband, and Wife, all relations meet in this one. 2. It is by this that we have communion with God, we had never seen God, had not he manifested himselfe thus familiarly in our own flesh;
God one with Flesh, Here is Father, and Son, Husband, and Wife, all relations meet in this one. 2. It is by this that we have communion with God, we had never seen God, had not he manifested himself thus familiarly in our own Flesh;
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communion is in things, and betweene persons sutable; There was no sutablenesse between God and us untill he appeared in our own likenesse,
communion is in things, and between Persons suitable; There was no suitableness between God and us until he appeared in our own likeness,
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but now he made himselfe as it were fit for converse with the unworthiest Creatures;
but now he made himself as it were fit for converse with the Unworthiest Creatures;
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there is a sweet sympathy between Christ and us, by reason that he dwels in the same house of clay, as it were with us;
there is a sweet Sympathy between christ and us, by reason that he dwells in the same house of clay, as it were with us;
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the devill himselfe when he comes to the Indians as their God, to draw their hearts to worship him, appeares in the forme of a man, that so he might the better converse with them:
the Devil himself when he comes to the Indians as their God, to draw their hearts to worship him, appears in the Form of a man, that so he might the better converse with them:
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The blessed God was willing to manifest infinite goodnesse to the Creature, and to converse with them,
The blessed God was willing to manifest infinite Goodness to the Creature, and to converse with them,
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and that all terrifying apparitions might be shunned, he appears as a man, that so we may have intimate fellowship and communion with him;
and that all terrifying apparitions might be shunned, he appears as a man, that so we may have intimate fellowship and communion with him;
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with what a holy boldnesse may soules draw nigh to God, and delight to behold him,
with what a holy boldness may Souls draw High to God, and delight to behold him,
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and converse with him, now he is in such a habit of love and sutablenesse unto our own sences? Why art thou strange, poore trembling soule,
and converse with him, now he is in such a habit of love and suitableness unto our own Senses? Why art thou strange, poor trembling soul,
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and standest afar off, as if it were death to draw nigh? Of whom art thou afraid? What vision of amazement dost thou behold? Is God come down among men,
and Standest afar off, as if it were death to draw High? Of whom art thou afraid? What vision of amazement dost thou behold? Is God come down among men,
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and thou canst not look on him, lest thou dye and perish for ever? Why, cast one look more, and be not discouraged;
and thou Canst not look on him, lest thou die and perish for ever? Why, cast one look more, and be not discouraged;
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It is true, God is come down, but not in flaming fire, not in the armour of justice,
It is true, God is come down, but not in flaming fire, not in the armour of Justice,
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and everlasting burnings, but cloathed with the garments of flesh, and sweetly desires to converse with thee after thine owne forme.
and everlasting burnings, but clothed with the garments of Flesh, and sweetly Desires to converse with thee After thine own Form.
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Nothing can be a stronger motive to allure poore soules unto termes of peace and love as this, that God is come down, not to consume them with the brightnesse of his glory,
Nothing can be a Stronger motive to allure poor Souls unto terms of peace and love as this, that God is come down, not to consume them with the brightness of his glory,
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but to beseech them to see with their own eyes their eternall happinesse.
but to beseech them to see with their own eyes their Eternal happiness.
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Let all poore soules come and put in their hands, and they may feele Gods heart come,
Let all poor Souls come and put in their hands, and they may feel God's heart come,
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and behold life and immortality inhabiting the tabernacles of earth, and their own peace and eternall happinesse in their owne flesh.
and behold life and immortality inhabiting the Tabernacles of earth, and their own peace and Eternal happiness in their own Flesh.
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Who can make any excuse now that he beleeves not? Why do soules now stand off? What can be desired by lost soules more? Oh that I might see God, say some soules,
Who can make any excuse now that he believes not? Why do Souls now stand off? What can be desired by lost Souls more? O that I might see God, say Some Souls,
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why, he is come down in the likenesse of man; he walkes in our own shape;
why, he is come down in the likeness of man; he walks in our own shape;
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Oh, saith another, might I have my heart united to God; why, he is come down on purpose, and hath united our own nature to himselfe;
O, Says Another, might I have my heart united to God; why, he is come down on purpose, and hath united our own nature to himself;
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God hath left all the world without excuse, he hath condescended below himselfe, that we might be above our selves.
God hath left all the world without excuse, he hath condescended below himself, that we might be above our selves.
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In a word, by this the way of life is paved, and all the bars and blocks taken out of the way, all objections stifled in the birth,
In a word, by this the Way of life is paved, and all the bars and blocks taken out of the Way, all objections stifled in the birth,
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and answered before they are made;
and answered before they Are made;
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In this manifestation justice and mercy sweetly kisse each other, and have their equall joy, free grace,
In this manifestation Justice and mercy sweetly kiss each other, and have their equal joy, free grace,
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and merit, bounty and beauty, fulnesse and nothingnesse are made one, and triumph together, the most hidden things revealed,
and merit, bounty and beauty, fullness and nothingness Are made one, and triumph together, the most hidden things revealed,
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and the worst things advanced, all things become nothing, and nothing all things; our nature which lay in rags enriched with the unsearchable treasures of glory;
and the worst things advanced, all things become nothing, and nothing all things; our nature which lay in rags enriched with the unsearchable treasures of glory;
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that flesh which was so weake as not able to put forth a hand to save its own life enabled to save millions of soules,
that Flesh which was so weak as not able to put forth a hand to save its own life enabled to save millions of Souls,
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and bring forth the greatest designes of God;
and bring forth the greatest designs of God;
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and that flesh which the Apostle cals a vile body, enobled and advanced beyond the nature of Angels:
and that Flesh which the Apostle calls a vile body, ennobled and advanced beyond the nature of Angels:
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This, this is the great mystery hid from Ages, and Generations of men, that God lives in our flesh,
This, this is the great mystery hid from Ages, and Generations of men, that God lives in our Flesh,
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and there acts all the parts of his glory.
and there acts all the parts of his glory.
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It is now no wonder that man is made one to God, and hath boldnesse through faith even to go into heaven, seeing God is come to carry them up with him;
It is now no wonder that man is made one to God, and hath boldness through faith even to go into heaven, seeing God is come to carry them up with him;
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this was the first and great experiment which ever God did make of the fulnesse of his love,
this was the First and great experiment which ever God did make of the fullness of his love,
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and glory, and we have now seene that in our flesh, which could never have been seene in it selfe.
and glory, and we have now seen that in our Flesh, which could never have been seen in it self.
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Ʋse 1. Seeing this is so great a mystery, what use can we make enough of it? doubtlesse it cannot be accounted lesse than a spring of unconceivable comfort to all poore soules,Ʋse 1. Seeing this is so great a mystery, what use can we make enough of it? doubtless it cannot be accounted less than a spring of unconceivable Comfort to all poor Souls,
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yea, in whatever condition they be;
yea, in whatever condition they be;
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give leave to extract some few grounds of strong support and joy, and we need no chymicall art, the consideration doth naturally drop the strongest spirits of rejoycing and incouragement, that can be possible.
give leave to extract Some few grounds of strong support and joy, and we need no chemical art, the consideration does naturally drop the Strongest spirits of rejoicing and encouragement, that can be possible.
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Unto two sorts I shall especially direct this use.
Unto two sorts I shall especially Direct this use.
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1 To poor soules, that are yet in the embryo, under the first and lowest convictions of their owne condition, who first for feare of there wrath to come,
1 To poor Souls, that Are yet in the embryo, under the First and lowest convictions of their own condition, who First for Fear of there wrath to come,
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and would faine draw neer, but dare not touch the staffe of their eternall comfort; this point will yield water of life, at the first striking unto their poor soules,
and would feign draw near, but Dare not touch the staff of their Eternal Comfort; this point will yield water of life, At the First striking unto their poor Souls,
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yea, and more then their soules are able to beare, or their doubts are able to answer,
yea, and more then their Souls Are able to bear, or their doubts Are able to answer,
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if they will but observe what the weight of this expression is.
if they will but observe what the weight of this expression is.
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2. To beleevers, who are yet trembling at the sight of their many sins, and not yet cleered up in the spirituall notions of the Gospell. For the first,
2. To believers, who Are yet trembling At the sighed of their many Sins, and not yet cleared up in the spiritual notions of the Gospel. For the First,
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Let me speak to you drooping hearts, who long after life and salvation, and to see God as yours, more then life it selfe;
Let me speak to you drooping hearts, who long After life and salvation, and to see God as yours, more then life it self;
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what ailes thy heart, who hath made thee afraid? what is that shakes thy knees, and dryes up thy marrow,
what ails thy heart, who hath made thee afraid? what is that shakes thy knees, and dries up thy marrow,
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and breaks thy bones, and cuts thy joynts and nerves. Oh, why dost thou start back in the day of thy trouble!
and breaks thy bones, and cuts thy Joints and nerves. O, why dost thou start back in the day of thy trouble!
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Why, you will say God is mine enemy, I am a stranger to him, I shall never see a glimpse of the face of God, where all my happinesse lies,
Why, you will say God is mine enemy, I am a stranger to him, I shall never see a glimpse of the face of God, where all my happiness lies,
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sin hath brought forth death and misery in my soule; God's law condemnes me, my owne conscience accuseth me, and justice will have its due:
since hath brought forth death and misery in my soul; God's law condemns me, my own conscience Accuseth me, and Justice will have its due:
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These and such like, are the usuall apprehensions of such convinced soules.
These and such like, Are the usual apprehensions of such convinced Souls.
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Yet notwithstanding all this, let word of the Gospell be heard, let the truth be heard speak for it selfe:
Yet notwithstanding all this, let word of the Gospel be herd, let the truth be herd speak for it self:
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God is manifested in the flesh.
God is manifested in the Flesh.
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VVhen thy soule lost seven fold more then it is, the spirit of this expression is able to recover thee,
When thy soul lost seven fold more then it is, the Spirit of this expression is able to recover thee,
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and set thee upon thy legs, with a crowne of glory on thy head.
and Set thee upon thy legs, with a crown of glory on thy head.
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1. God himselfe is come into the world to offer the tearms of love, and peace unto thy poor soule,
1. God himself is come into the world to offer the terms of love, and peace unto thy poor soul,
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because it was impossible for thee to come to God; he is come to thee, and hath laid aside, as it were his owne glory, while he converses with thee.
Because it was impossible for thee to come to God; he is come to thee, and hath laid aside, as it were his own glory, while he converses with thee.
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This is no ordinary design that God hath to drive, when he is so wonderfully manifest in thy own flesh;
This is no ordinary Design that God hath to drive, when he is so wonderfully manifest in thy own Flesh;
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when God manifesting himselfe as formerly, in Thunder and Lightning, with an innumerable company of Angels, all having their swords of justice and vengeance drawne;
when God manifesting himself as formerly, in Thunder and Lightning, with an innumerable company of Angels, all having their swords of Justice and vengeance drawn;
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well might poor soules tremble, and run into corners, for who would ever be able to indure his comming;
well might poor Souls tremble, and run into corners, for who would ever be able to endure his coming;
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but loe poor soule, God is come in flesh, with an Olive branch of eternall peace in his hand,
but lo poor soul, God is come in Flesh, with an Olive branch of Eternal peace in his hand,
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and bids you all be witnesse, he is not come to destroy, but to save:
and bids you all be witness, he is not come to destroy, but to save:
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There be but two things in God, which might discourage poor soules from making approaches to him, the infinite brightnesse of his glory, whereby there is such a great distance between God and his poor creatures.
There be but two things in God, which might discourage poor Souls from making Approaches to him, the infinite brightness of his glory, whereby there is such a great distance between God and his poor creatures.
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2. The infinite severity and exactnesse of his justice, whereby he is clothed with vengeance; but behold, these terrifying sights are you, God hath made his appearance as a man,
2. The infinite severity and exactness of his Justice, whereby he is clothed with vengeance; but behold, these terrifying sights Are you, God hath made his appearance as a man,
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as one of us, and there shall not be the least distance between us;
as one of us, and there shall not be the least distance between us;
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and this God is likewise in our own Nature, to satisfie himselfe, and to gratifie his own justice;
and this God is likewise in our own Nature, to satisfy himself, and to gratify his own Justice;
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for this is the naturall meaning of this phrase; that God hath taken flesh, to reconcile flesh to himselfe.
for this is the natural meaning of this phrase; that God hath taken Flesh, to reconcile Flesh to himself.
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Bring out thy sins, and weigh them to the utmost aggravation of them, and take in every circumstance, both of law and Gospell,
Bring out thy Sins, and weigh them to the utmost aggravation of them, and take in every circumstance, both of law and Gospel,
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and set but this in the other scale, that God is manifested in flesh, to take away sin;
and Set but this in the other scale, that God is manifested in Flesh, to take away since;
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how would all thy iniquities, seem lighter then vanity, yea, be as nothing, in comparison to that which is laid downe as a propitiation for these sins.
how would all thy iniquities, seem lighter then vanity, yea, be as nothing, in comparison to that which is laid down as a propitiation for these Sins.
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It is most true, that nothing can reveale God at such a distance from a soule as sin;
It is most true, that nothing can reveal God At such a distance from a soul as since;
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it being that which is most contrary to his blessed Nature, who is infinitely pure and holy.
it being that which is most contrary to his blessed Nature, who is infinitely pure and holy.
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Yet, here is the mystery of godlinesse, that God himselfe, is become the satisfier of himselfe,
Yet, Here is the mystery of godliness, that God himself, is become the satisfier of himself,
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and that in our owne Nature:
and that in our own Nature:
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The utmost height of sin lies in regard that it is a contradiction to the immortall God;
The utmost height of since lies in regard that it is a contradiction to the immortal God;
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therefore it is so hainous, that the death of Angels and men could never expiate it, or reconcile sinners to God;
Therefore it is so heinous, that the death of Angels and men could never expiate it, or reconcile Sinners to God;
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but if God will dye in our Nature, and lay downe himselfe as a ransome,
but if God will die in our Nature, and lay down himself as a ransom,
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how is the demerit of sin swallowed up in the incomprehensible redundancy of divine glory? and now,
how is the demerit of since swallowed up in the incomprehensible redundancy of divine glory? and now,
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how doth grace superabound infinite wise laid down for satisfaction of the transitory and finite transgressions of the poor creature, the Law-giver suffering for the offences done against the Law? Doth not your hearts yet begin to leap within you,
how does grace superabound infinite wise laid down for satisfaction of the transitory and finite transgressions of the poor creature, the Lawgiver suffering for the offences done against the Law? Does not your hearts yet begin to leap within you,
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and the blood to come againe in your faces, and strength into your sinews? In the apprehensions of this mystery of comfort,
and the blood to come again in your faces, and strength into your sinews? In the apprehensions of this mystery of Comfort,
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surely that soule is shut up in the inmost dungeon of unbeliefe, where never a beam of the glory of God shines.
surely that soul is shut up in the inmost dungeon of unbelief, where never a beam of the glory of God shines.
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But yet, will you have more, at least to leave you without excuse? This manifestation is not only a discovery in flesh, but to flesh.
But yet, will you have more, At least to leave you without excuse? This manifestation is not only a discovery in Flesh, but to Flesh.
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And therefore, as he come in our Nature to satisfie, so he comes in the Gospell, freely and fully to offer the tearmes of love, in the richest and most alluring expressions;
And Therefore, as he come in our Nature to satisfy, so he comes in the Gospel, freely and Fully to offer the terms of love, in the Richest and most alluring expressions;
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And if God cannot satisfie your death, what will? VVhat ever was done in our Nature, in order to redemption, was none other,
And if God cannot satisfy your death, what will? What ever was done in our Nature, in order to redemption, was none other,
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then God acting out his owne love, and grace, and glory.
then God acting out his own love, and grace, and glory.
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So the Apostle saith, the blood of God was offered, meaning, that the efficacy and life of all that offering, was from God in our Nature, using that as an Organ or instrument to act by:
So the Apostle Says, the blood of God was offered, meaning, that the efficacy and life of all that offering, was from God in our Nature, using that as an Organ or Instrument to act by:
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Let unbeliefe come forth and make its plea, and let it dare to appear before this consideration;
Let unbelief come forth and make its plea, and let it Dare to appear before this consideration;
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is not God enough to satisfie thy conscience? Oh, come nigh poor soules, see what an infinite ground of comfort is laid in for you, let the rich and glorious openings of the heart of the almighty overcome your hearts;
is not God enough to satisfy thy conscience? O, come High poor Souls, see what an infinite ground of Comfort is laid in for you, let the rich and glorious openings of the heart of the almighty overcome your hearts;
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had God spoke from Heaven by himselfe, and called poor creatures, that lye in the midst of sin, crying out who shall deliver,
had God spoke from Heaven by himself, and called poor creatures, that lie in the midst of since, crying out who shall deliver,
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and had he said, I will pardon you by my owne prerogative;
and had he said, I will pardon you by my own prerogative;
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I made the Law, I will dispence with it, rather then you shall perish, what soule would not have been raised but up,
I made the Law, I will dispense with it, rather then you shall perish, what soul would not have been raised but up,
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even from the bottome of Hell; (and yet unbeliefe might scruple, and say, what shall become of infinite justice, shall that be dishonored to save me?) But alas, that were not as much,
even from the bottom of Hell; (and yet unbelief might scruple, and say, what shall become of infinite Justice, shall that be dishonoured to save me?) But alas, that were not as much,
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as for God to come in our flesh, and come as a price, and pay himselfe before our eyes.
as for God to come in our Flesh, and come as a price, and pay himself before our eyes.
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In the Rom. 9. The Apostle gives this as the great reason of all his actions, he hath mercy on whom he will have mercy;
In the Rom. 9. The Apostle gives this as the great reason of all his actions, he hath mercy on whom he will have mercy;
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if there were nothing else but God's will in the salvation of poor soules, who hath contradicted his will? But God hath not only showne his willingnesse,
if there were nothing Else but God's will in the salvation of poor Souls, who hath contradicted his will? But God hath not only shown his willingness,
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but hath really undertaken the effect of it by his God-head, and ingaged his owne honour,
but hath really undertaken the Effect of it by his Godhead, and engaged his own honour,
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and all his glory, in the transacting of it.
and all his glory, in the transacting of it.
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Oh then, why shouldst thou feare to cast thy selfe into the infinite Ocean of God's owne glory, notwithstanding all thy vilenesse, God himselfe stands to lead thee by the hand,
O then, why Shouldst thou Fear to cast thy self into the infinite Ocean of God's own glory, notwithstanding all thy vileness, God himself Stands to led thee by the hand,
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and hath put a price sufficient in the hands of justice, to stop the clamors against thee;
and hath put a price sufficient in the hands of Justice, to stop the clamours against thee;
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and if thou yet fearest to come to God, yet come to thy owne flesh; goe to Christ as having thy owne Nature, and knowes how to pitty thee.
and if thou yet Fearest to come to God, yet come to thy own Flesh; go to christ as having thy own Nature, and knows how to pity thee.
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VVhat can be said more, to draw on thy trembling heart? if God himselfe,
What can be said more, to draw on thy trembling heart? if God himself,
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and God so fitted and qualified, as it were, will not, must not men dye and perish in unbeliefe,
and God so fitted and qualified, as it were, will not, must not men die and perish in unbelief,
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and who can pitty them? that when God's justice is satisfied, our Conscience should be unsatisfied;
and who can pity them? that when God's Justice is satisfied, our Conscience should be unsatisfied;
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that when God is come downe so low to us, we should stand questioning, whether wee should come to him, what is it,
that when God is come down so low to us, we should stand questioning, whither we should come to him, what is it,
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but to say, all that God is, and doth, is lesse, or too little to comfort me.
but to say, all that God is, and does, is less, or too little to Comfort me.
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2. Ʋse reacheth to these poor beleevers, who yet stand afarre off, and though they have hopes,
2. Ʋse reaches to these poor believers, who yet stand afar off, and though they have hope's,
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yet have little Faith, and cannot so fully close in with the Gospell, nor draw nigh so boldly befor God, thorough the fears of their owne hearts.
yet have little Faith, and cannot so Fully close in with the Gospel, nor draw High so boldly before God, through the fears of their own hearts.
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This point opens a door of rich entrance into the presence of God himselfe;
This point Opens a door of rich Entrance into the presence of God himself;
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the blessed God hath made a Portall into Heaven, not of Iron or Brasse, but of thy owne flesh;
the blessed God hath made a Portal into Heaven, not of Iron or Brass, but of thy own Flesh;
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this is that new and living way which is consecrated from Heaven, and now, with what freenesse and boldnesse of heart, mayest thou draw neer to God.
this is that new and living Way which is consecrated from Heaven, and now, with what freeness and boldness of heart, Mayest thou draw near to God.
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Unbeliefe is strangled, after this consideration;
Unbelief is strangled, After this consideration;
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since God is come in the flesh, we may believe any thing, for this is the greatest impossibility that could be.
since God is come in the Flesh, we may believe any thing, for this is the greatest impossibility that could be.
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VVhy is God come downe so sutable, so lowly, if he would have thy poor soule be afraid to come to him,
Why is God come down so suitable, so lowly, if he would have thy poor soul be afraid to come to him,
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if he had any other intention, but to give strong consolation to the most sad soules, he would have appeared in another forme, made use of another way, which should have bespoke such a design:
if he had any other intention, but to give strong consolation to the most sad Souls, he would have appeared in Another Form, made use of Another Way, which should have bespoke such a Design:
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But what is the meaning of this at first sight; God manifest in flesh, but this, as if God had said;
But what is the meaning of this At First sighed; God manifest in Flesh, but this, as if God had said;
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you will not come to me, I will come to you, and that you may see how reall and tender I am of your good, I have taken up your owne flesh to make my great discoveries in;
you will not come to me, I will come to you, and that you may see how real and tender I am of your good, I have taken up your own Flesh to make my great discoveries in;
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put your hand into my heart, and see how love beates, and look into your owne hearts,
put your hand into my heart, and see how love beats, and look into your own hearts,
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and see what you want, I have taken the same Nature, that I may more sensibly supply you,
and see what you want, I have taken the same Nature, that I may more sensibly supply you,
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and that nothing may disquiet your hearts, or dazle your eyes, I have set out my owne glory in love, and sutablenesse to your capacities;
and that nothing may disquiet your hearts, or dazzle your eyes, I have Set out my own glory in love, and suitableness to your capacities;
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this, and much more of the like expressions, are the very naturall speakings of this blessed mystery. Oh, consider once againe, what a heart of love was in this design,
this, and much more of the like expressions, Are the very natural speakings of this blessed mystery. O, Consider once again, what a heart of love was in this Design,
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and what a ground of eternall comfort and support is there to thy heart in this;
and what a ground of Eternal Comfort and support is there to thy heart in this;
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God is in thy owne Nature, to take upon him all the miseries of thy Nature,
God is in thy own Nature, to take upon him all the misery's of thy Nature,
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and to supply thy flesh with his fulnesse; this is none other then God's heart leaping out into our bosomes;
and to supply thy Flesh with his fullness; this is none other then God's heart leaping out into our bosoms;
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and as much as if God should have said expressely, poor soules, I cannot keep from you, I love your very Nature;
and as much as if God should have said expressly, poor Souls, I cannot keep from you, I love your very Nature;
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I will be nothing, so you may be something, my glory shall not hinder me,
I will be nothing, so you may be something, my glory shall not hinder me,
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but I will vaile it, rather then it shall hurt you, I will take as much delight in your flesh,
but I will veil it, rather then it shall hurt you, I will take as much delight in your Flesh,
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as in my owne Son, so I may but shew my selfe kind and tender to you,
as in my own Son, so I may but show my self kind and tender to you,
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and so I may have communion with you, and you with me, I care not, if I become one with you, live in your very flesh.
and so I may have communion with you, and you with me, I care not, if I become one with you, live in your very Flesh.
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Oh, that ever there should be a heart of unbeliefe, after these sensible demonstrations of divine glory and love;
O, that ever there should be a heart of unbelief, After these sensible demonstrations of divine glory and love;
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wilt thou stand off now, doubt now, why, what wilt thou have God to doe? can he manifest himselfe in a more taking, alluring, sutable way to thy condition? Is there any thing below flesh wherein the great God can humble himselfe for our good, think of another,
wilt thou stand off now, doubt now, why, what wilt thou have God to do? can he manifest himself in a more taking, alluring, suitable Way to thy condition? Is there any thing below Flesh wherein the great God can humble himself for our good, think of Another,
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and a better way, or else for ever beleeve? VVhat, art thou shye of God, who is so sweet to thee? many soules thinke it a great part of their humility, to see their owne unworthinesse,
and a better Way, or Else for ever believe? What, art thou shy of God, who is so sweet to thee? many Souls think it a great part of their humility, to see their own unworthiness,
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so as to draw back from God? Oh, it is pride to the utmost,
so as to draw back from God? O, it is pride to the utmost,
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when God hath made himselfe low, and is come so nigh to us, not to take notice of him;
when God hath made himself low, and is come so High to us, not to take notice of him;
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to draw back from such a blessed one, who drawes so nigh unto us.
to draw back from such a blessed one, who draws so High unto us.
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I beseech you, gather up your spirits, and annoint your hearts with the oyle of gladnesse;
I beseech you, gather up your spirits, and anoint your hearts with the oil of gladness;
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for God himselfe is come to live among you, and professeth he will have no other life, but among you;
for God himself is come to live among you, and Professes he will have no other life, but among you;
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there he will manifest himself in all his sweetnesse and blessednesse to your soule.
there he will manifest himself in all his sweetness and blessedness to your soul.
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Lay aside all coynesse and strangenesse of spirit, seeing such a way of familiarity and entercourse is made, between you and God.
Lay aside all coyness and strangeness of Spirit, seeing such a Way of familiarity and intercourse is made, between you and God.
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It is very sad to see believers still so shye of approaching to God, so doubtfull of their acceptance,
It is very sad to see believers still so shy of approaching to God, so doubtful of their acceptance,
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when God himselfe stoopes first, and is so in love with our acquaintance, as that he will be as wee are.
when God himself stoops First, and is so in love with our acquaintance, as that he will be as we Are.
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Let not such a Rocke of strength be slighted.
Let not such a Rock of strength be slighted.
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But every day entertaine sweet and pretious thoughts of this design, and inure your hearts, to a way of believing in this God, so fully discovered.
But every day entertain sweet and precious thoughts of this Design, and inure your hearts, to a Way of believing in this God, so Fully discovered.
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Lastly, Let men and Angels look about them what a mount of vision is raised up for the strongest and quickest eye to take the fairest prospect of glory from, seeing God is manifest in flesh;
Lastly, Let men and Angels look about them what a mount of vision is raised up for the Strongest and quickest eye to take the Fairest prospect of glory from, seeing God is manifest in Flesh;
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If God begins so gloriously, how will he end? If God be so full of love,
If God begins so gloriously, how will he end? If God be so full of love,
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as to come down in flesh, oh what matter of hope is laid before us of what he will be to us? What doth God meane to bring poore soules unto? If his heart and glory be let out so full at first, beleeve,
as to come down in Flesh, o what matter of hope is laid before us of what he will be to us? What does God mean to bring poor Souls unto? If his heart and glory be let out so full At First, believe,
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and wait for the most glorious openings of all Gods glory, seeing that he hath took the first rise of his manifestations so sutable to us;
and wait for the most glorious openings of all God's glory, seeing that he hath took the First rise of his manifestations so suitable to us;
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he is now manifested in flesh, and hath laid out a world of glory in that,
he is now manifested in Flesh, and hath laid out a world of glory in that,
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but he shall be manifest in himselfe.
but he shall be manifest in himself.
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SERMON V. 1 TIM. 3.16. God manifested in the flesh, &c.
SERMON V. 1 TIM. 3.16. God manifested in the Flesh, etc.
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ALl divine truths, though they are but one in substance and nature, yet they are various in their manifestatations,
ALl divine truths, though they Are but one in substance and nature, yet they Are various in their manifestatations,
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and have their particular glory and lustre that sparkles from them.
and have their particular glory and lustre that sparkles from them.
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Here is in this verse one and the same glory of God discovered in divers administrations,
Here is in this verse one and the same glory of God discovered in diverse administrations,
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and yet every one shining forth in a distinct excellency.
and yet every one shining forth in a distinct excellency.
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God was manifested in flesh, made the object of shame and misery in the world, humbled and abased in our flesh,
God was manifested in Flesh, made the Object of shame and misery in the world, humbled and abased in our Flesh,
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and that God is againe justified in the Spirit, and set forth as an object for Angels to looke and admire,
and that God is again justified in the Spirit, and Set forth as an Object for Angels to look and admire,
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and for the world to lay hold on and beleeve, and then this God is taken up againe into glory, that is, advanced to that dignity which he seemed to leave and bid adieu unto for a while;
and for the world to lay hold on and believe, and then this God is taken up again into glory, that is, advanced to that dignity which he seemed to leave and bid adieu unto for a while;
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and all this but a delineation of the various conditions and considerations of one and the same person Jesus Christ,
and all this but a delineation of the various conditions and considerations of one and the same person jesus christ,
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and carrying on but one designe in severall representations for the good of poore sinners.
and carrying on but one Design in several representations for the good of poor Sinners.
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This is that which the Apostle cals a great mystery, that is, the most hidden and profound designe that ever God undertooke to act, wherein all the depth of his counsels and heart was.
This is that which the Apostle calls a great mystery, that is, the most hidden and profound Design that ever God undertook to act, wherein all the depth of his Counsels and heart was.
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For here is nothing else but God appearing in manifold shapes and formes to make poore soules partakers of himselfe,
For Here is nothing Else but God appearing in manifold shapes and forms to make poor Souls partakers of himself,
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and raise up our conditions to a state of happinesse and glory.
and raise up our conditions to a state of happiness and glory.
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Of the first of these particulars we have largely spoken, it being the prime and great mystery in this great order of mysteries.
Of the First of these particulars we have largely spoken, it being the prime and great mystery in this great order of Mysteres.
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And yet there is so much in it as may againe take up our thoughts with new wonderment, what can be more sweet and precious than a manifestation of God to poore Creatures;
And yet there is so much in it as may again take up our thoughts with new wonderment, what can be more sweet and precious than a manifestation of God to poor Creatures;
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but for God to be manifested in flesh so sutable to us, herein lies the mystery; that is,
but for God to be manifested in Flesh so suitable to us, herein lies the mystery; that is,
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1. God manifesting himselfe in a way of humiliation, as one that would lay aside his glory to come and live with us,
1. God manifesting himself in a Way of humiliation, as one that would lay aside his glory to come and live with us,
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and undergoe the poorest and meanest condition for us. 2. In flesh, that God should make our owne nature which had sinned against him,
and undergo the Poorest and Meanest condition for us. 2. In Flesh, that God should make our own nature which had sinned against him,
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and was so infinitely below him, to be our great ordinance of reconciling us to himselfe,
and was so infinitely below him, to be our great Ordinance of reconciling us to himself,
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and the organ of union, and communion with his own blessed nature;
and the organ of Union, and communion with his own blessed nature;
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for God to manifest himselfe unto flesh is not such a mystery, it may soone be conceived;
for God to manifest himself unto Flesh is not such a mystery, it may soon be conceived;
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God did manifest himselfe to Adams nature:
God did manifest himself to Adams nature:
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But that God should be manifest in flesh is the great mystery of godlinesse; God himselfe taking flesh,
But that God should be manifest in Flesh is the great mystery of godliness; God himself taking Flesh,
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and dwelling in it with all his fulnesse, and advancing that flesh into onenesse, and making that flesh more glorious than Angels;
and Dwelling in it with all his fullness, and advancing that Flesh into oneness, and making that Flesh more glorious than Angels;
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through that flesh opening all his Counsels, dying, and satisfying for the transgressions of flesh,
through that Flesh opening all his Counsels, dying, and satisfying for the transgressions of Flesh,
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and making the richest discoveries of love and free grace unto the sons of men, this may well be called a mystery, and a great mystery, an astonishing, and amazing expression:
and making the Richest discoveries of love and free grace unto the Sons of men, this may well be called a mystery, and a great mystery, an astonishing, and amazing expression:
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And all other mysteries are wrapt up in this, this is that which Angels do so pry into.
And all other Mysteres Are wrapped up in this, this is that which Angels do so pry into.
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Let us view it a little more in the contrivance and depth of it;
Let us view it a little more in the contrivance and depth of it;
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God had an eternall design to discover his infinite love to some besides himselfe, he therefore creates a world of Creatures, some rationall,
God had an Eternal Design to discover his infinite love to Some beside himself, he Therefore creates a world of Creatures, Some rational,
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and only capable of love, others irrationall, and serviceable to that one Creature which he makes the top of the whole Creation;
and only capable of love, Others irrational, and serviceable to that one Creature which he makes the top of the Whole Creation;
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set up one man Adam as a common person to represent the rest, gives him abundance of glorious qualifications, set him over the workes of his hands, made all subject to him,
Set up one man Adam as a Common person to represent the rest, gives him abundance of glorious qualifications, Set him over the works of his hands, made all Subject to him,
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as if he were the darling of love.
as if he were the darling of love.
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Now one would thinke Gods love and glory had been centred here, that he had taken up his abode for ever;
Now one would think God's love and glory had been centred Here, that he had taken up his Abided for ever;
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but behold this man was but for a day, he fell from God, and all that were in him,
but behold this man was but for a day, he fell from God, and all that were in him,
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even the whole world, and all these beloved ones that were in Gods eye from eternity fell with him into the same gulph of sin and misery;
even the Whole world, and all these Beloved ones that were in God's eye from eternity fell with him into the same gulf of since and misery;
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Gods face is hid, not a sight of him, but in flaming fire to condemne sinners, and execute vengeance;
God's face is hid, not a sighed of him, but in flaming fire to condemn Sinners, and execute vengeance;
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but God had a further reach of love, and wisdome, and out of this darke cloud let some glimpses of another discovery,
but God had a further reach of love, and Wisdom, and out of this dark cloud let Some glimpses of Another discovery,
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though so darkly that few could spell it, or make any comfortable sence or application of it to their own soule:
though so darkly that few could spell it, or make any comfortable sense or application of it to their own soul:
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But by degrees God hints it out more, points out with the finger by types and shadows, makes some models of it in outward Ceremonies,
But by Degrees God hints it out more, points out with the finger by types and shadows, makes Some models of it in outward Ceremonies,
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yet all hid and darke, that in three thousand yeares men were but guessing, and hoping through promises for a manifestation of God.
yet all hid and dark, that in three thousand Years men were but guessing, and hoping through promises for a manifestation of God.
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And this is the meaning of that in Eph. 3. that it was hid from Ages and Generations of men, that is, hid in Gods brest from them, they knew not what to make of this designe;
And this is the meaning of that in Ephesians 3. that it was hid from Ages and Generations of men, that is, hid in God's breast from them, they knew not what to make of this Design;
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but at last God opens himselfe fully;
but At last God Opens himself Fully;
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and what doth all this workings end in? why, in this, that God is manifested in flesh;
and what does all this workings end in? why, in this, that God is manifested in Flesh;
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the whole of all this mystery is summed up in this, that God tooke the flesh of these poore sinners which he had so loved,
the Whole of all this mystery is summed up in this, that God took the Flesh of these poor Sinners which he had so loved,
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and joynes himselfe to it, and cals it Christ a Saviour, and Redeemer of these poore sinners that lay condemned by the Law,
and joins himself to it, and calls it christ a Saviour, and Redeemer of these poor Sinners that lay condemned by the Law,
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and under condemnation with the whole world;
and under condemnation with the Whole world;
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and God comes to lye in the wombe of a Virgin, to be borne as we are, to live in the world in the poorest and meanest estate,
and God comes to lie in the womb of a Virgae, to be born as we Are, to live in the world in the Poorest and Meanest estate,
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as if he had not wherewithall to lay his head, he dies in that flesh, and is glorified in it;
as if he had not wherewithal to lay his head, he die in that Flesh, and is glorified in it;
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and joynes it so nigh, as that there is a communion of properties between them;
and joins it so High, as that there is a communion of properties between them;
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that attributed to God which is proper to flesh, as to be borne, to suffer, that to flesh which is only proper to God;
that attributed to God which is proper to Flesh, as to be born, to suffer, that to Flesh which is only proper to God;
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who can choose but wonder when he thinkes of this phrase, that a peece of flesh should be called God,
who can choose but wonder when he thinks of this phrase, that a piece of Flesh should be called God,
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and God who is immortall, incomprehensible be made flesh, and dwell among us; flesh infinitely provoking God, and God in the same Flesh infinitely pleased and satisfied.
and God who is immortal, incomprehensible be made Flesh, and dwell among us; Flesh infinitely provoking God, and God in the same Flesh infinitely pleased and satisfied.
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God veiling himselfe with Flesh, which was a way to darken his glory, and yet unveiling at the same time the deepest and darkest of his designes in the most blessed and comfortablest way to soules;
God veiling himself with Flesh, which was a Way to darken his glory, and yet unveiling At the same time the Deepest and Darkest of his designs in the most blessed and comfortablest Way to Souls;
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this swallows up our thoughts, and raiseth our faith to beleeve any thing, after this,
this Swallows up our thoughts, and Raiseth our faith to believe any thing, After this,
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when a soule can look on God as in his owne flesh, and see him at one time as Saviour,
when a soul can look on God as in his own Flesh, and see him At one time as Saviour,
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and his Father, and his Friend, and his Reconciler, as his Justification, and his Sanctification,
and his Father, and his Friend, and his Reconciler, as his Justification, and his Sanctification,
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how can his heart containe within it selfe, but leap out of it selfe as one lost in the admiration of it;
how can his heart contain within it self, but leap out of it self as one lost in the admiration of it;
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all the actings of Salvation turne upon this hinge; when Christ was borne into the world, the Apostle saith, Joh. 1.14.
all the actings of Salvation turn upon this hinge; when christ was born into the world, the Apostle Says, John 1.14.
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We saw his glory as of the only begotten Son of God, full of grace and truth, noting out, that at first sight of him,We saw his glory as of the only begotten Son of God, full of grace and truth, noting out, that At First sighed of him,
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so much glory sparkled from him as could appear from none but a God walking up & down the world,
so much glory sparkled from him as could appear from none but a God walking up & down the world,
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or at least his own naturall Son that came out of his bosome. I will adde but two things by way of use to shut up this point.
or At least his own natural Son that Come out of his bosom. I will add but two things by Way of use to shut up this point.
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Ʋse 1. Study this mystery above all things, nothing so pleasant, nothing more deep, come but once to know the mystery of God in our flesh,Ʋse 1. Study this mystery above all things, nothing so pleasant, nothing more deep, come but once to know the mystery of God in our Flesh,
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and thou wilt desire soone to be taken into fellowship with it;
and thou wilt desire soon to be taken into fellowship with it;
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the Apostle desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified, this is none other than the Lord Jesus;
the Apostle desired to know nothing but christ, and him Crucified, this is none other than the Lord jesus;
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whatever expression is given of godlinesse, it is none other than God in Christ;
whatever expression is given of godliness, it is none other than God in christ;
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what delight should soules take in the looking on their own happinesse? with what joy should we draw water out of this well of Salvation;
what delight should Souls take in the looking on their own happiness? with what joy should we draw water out of this well of Salvation;
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the great reason of the shallownesse of our comforts, the shortnesse of our hopes, the faintnesse of our spirits, the lownesse of our graces, is from the not knowing this mystery:
the great reason of the shallowness of our comforts, the shortness of our hope's, the faintness of our spirits, the lowness of our graces, is from the not knowing this mystery:
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we looke on our selves, on our present attainements, at some scattered promises, but not fully on God in Christ;
we look on our selves, on our present attainements, At Some scattered promises, but not Fully on God in christ;
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God in our own flesh, a soule would see here a fountaine opened of grace and comfort that could never run dry.
God in our own Flesh, a soul would see Here a fountain opened of grace and Comfort that could never run dry.
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1. God hath set our own nature as a vast pipe to his Godhead, that it may flow out in all manner of fulnesse upon our hearts;
1. God hath Set our own nature as a vast pipe to his Godhead, that it may flow out in all manner of fullness upon our hearts;
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our flesh stands not for a cypher, but it is an Organ of life and grace to us.
our Flesh Stands not for a cypher, but it is an Organ of life and grace to us.
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If we saw such a fulnesse in our owne flesh laid in on purpose to inrich us, would we be so poor, want so much? VVe eye this,
If we saw such a fullness in our own Flesh laid in on purpose to enrich us, would we be so poor, want so much? We eye this,
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and that, but know not that all the fulnesse of God lies in our own Flesh, to be emptied upon us.
and that, but know not that all the fullness of God lies in our own Flesh, to be emptied upon us.
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2. God hath in our own flesh laid out the modell and draught of what he will doe unto all his Saints for ever,
2. God hath in our own Flesh laid out the model and draught of what he will do unto all his Saints for ever,
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for he made Christ the great Epitome of all his designe, and thou maiest see thorough thy flesh at once, what thou art design'd unto,
for he made christ the great Epitome of all his Design, and thou Mayest see through thy Flesh At once, what thou art designed unto,
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and how high and rich thou shalt be, what a design God hath upon thee;
and how high and rich thou shalt be, what a Design God hath upon thee;
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for look what was done to our Nature in Christ, shall at length be done to all the persons of the Saints in Heaven.
for look what was done to our Nature in christ, shall At length be done to all the Persons of the Saints in Heaven.
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If we knew this, how high would our hopes be, and how lofty our expectations,
If we knew this, how high would our hope's be, and how lofty our Expectations,
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after the utmost inrichings of the great God? For to what end hath God made flesh so glorious,
After the utmost inrichings of the great God? For to what end hath God made Flesh so glorious,
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but to shew what he will by that make us.
but to show what he will by that make us.
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3. What ever God is in himselfe, thorough our flesh, he is to us, if he be good,
3. What ever God is in himself, through our Flesh, he is to us, if he be good,
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or mercifull, or gracious, or powerfull, &c. For this manifestation is a suiting of all that God is to us, that when we eye this mystery, we may see what ever God is acted out to the comfort and benefit of our owne poor soules;
or merciful, or gracious, or powerful, etc. For this manifestation is a suiting of all that God is to us, that when we eye this mystery, we may see what ever God is acted out to the Comfort and benefit of our own poor Souls;
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God himselfe making all his attributes and glory serviceable, to the good ends of his poor creature,
God himself making all his attributes and glory serviceable, to the good ends of his poor creature,
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and that in and thorough their owne flesh.
and that in and through their own Flesh.
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Oh, my Brethren, let not such a strong hold be passed by, not such a treasury be unlookt into:
O, my Brothers, let not such a strong hold be passed by, not such a treasury be unlooked into:
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In this mystery, you have Heaven brought downe to Earth, yea, more then Heaven; For God himselfe is come downe to open his heart to you.
In this mystery, you have Heaven brought down to Earth, yea, more then Heaven; For God himself is come down to open his heart to you.
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Let nothing take off your eye from this, set Faith on work immediately to eye this fulnesse;
Let nothing take off your eye from this, Set Faith on work immediately to eye this fullness;
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one mite of Faith on God in Christ, that is in our owne Nature, brings in more grace and comfort then a thousand considerations of any thing else;
one mite of Faith on God in christ, that is in our own Nature, brings in more grace and Comfort then a thousand considerations of any thing Else;
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yea indeed, it is the only spirituall way of conveighing all comfort to the soule;
yea indeed, it is the only spiritual Way of conveying all Comfort to the soul;
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there is no saving knowledge of God, but as he is manifest in Christ, and doe not thinke that God is gone out of flesh, that is, that Christ hath left his humane Nature behind him,
there is no Saving knowledge of God, but as he is manifest in christ, and do not think that God is gone out of Flesh, that is, that christ hath left his humane Nature behind him,
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and is only gone up in his spirit to Heaven, nor but this flesh of thine is received up into glory,
and is only gone up in his Spirit to Heaven, nor but this Flesh of thine is received up into glory,
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and stand as an eternall monument of love, and is the great Ordinance unto the end of the world of life and salvation,
and stand as an Eternal monument of love, and is the great Ordinance unto the end of the world of life and salvation,
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and God shall come againe in the same flesh, though not as abased, but glorified. Oh Brethren, what successive sweetnesse, and without any intermission, would flow out on your hearts,
and God shall come again in the same Flesh, though not as abased, but glorified. O Brothers, what successive sweetness, and without any intermission, would flow out on your hearts,
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if you did by Faith lay your heads at this pipe:
if you did by Faith lay your Heads At this pipe:
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How canst thou want grace, when thy own flesh hath it without measure, and on purpose to fill thee? why art thou sad,
How Canst thou want grace, when thy own Flesh hath it without measure, and on purpose to fill thee? why art thou sad,
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when thy own Nature is made reconciler of thee to God? Bretheren, you live not like men under this design, that know what such a mystery meanes, you would see enough and to spare, a redundancy of every thing you want in this Lord Jesus;
when thy own Nature is made reconciler of thee to God? Brethren, you live not like men under this Design, that know what such a mystery means, you would see enough and to spare, a redundancy of every thing you want in this Lord jesus;
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and the floods of immortality and glory would soone break over your unbeliefe, and swell your hopes and joyes, beyond all bounds.
and the floods of immortality and glory would soon break over your unbelief, and swell your hope's and Joys, beyond all bounds.
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God hath made our Nature a Myne of all sorts of rich and pretious graces, that by digging into it, we may see our estate.
God hath made our Nature a Mine of all sorts of rich and precious graces, that by digging into it, we may see our estate.
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Whatever the person of Christ hath in himselfe, is all to convey unto us. Oh, that you were but insighted into these glories!
Whatever the person of christ hath in himself, is all to convey unto us. O, that you were but insighted into these Glories!
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had but acquaintance with this discovery of God, how blessed might you live!
had but acquaintance with this discovery of God, how blessed might you live!
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What a happinesse must it needs be, to see God in our own Nature, and our Natures in him,
What a happiness must it needs be, to see God in our own Nature, and our Nature's in him,
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and to behold nothing else but love, acting in a fulnesse of all grace and glory, to a poor soule!
and to behold nothing Else but love, acting in a fullness of all grace and glory, to a poor soul!
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Let your whole spirits be carried out thus fully to Jesus Christ, and with both hands,
Let your Whole spirits be carried out thus Fully to jesus christ, and with both hands,
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even with heart and soule claspe about Jesus Christ, and you will soon find depths of love and grace, power and sweetnesse, overflowing and swallowing up your heart.
even with heart and soul clasp about jesus christ, and you will soon find depths of love and grace, power and sweetness, overflowing and swallowing up your heart.
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A soule hath space enough to expatiate its selfe, and hath a sure Rock to rest on;
A soul hath Molle enough to expatiate its self, and hath a sure Rock to rest on;
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other things are narrow, and circumscribe the thoughts; all the promises of particular graces are gathered up in this one manifestation of God.
other things Are narrow, and circumscribe the thoughts; all the promises of particular graces Are gathered up in this one manifestation of God.
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Thinke upon love in this or that communication, either in outward or inward graces; still we are shut up, our thoughts can goe beyond all that;
Think upon love in this or that communication, either in outward or inward graces; still we Are shut up, our thoughts can go beyond all that;
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but God manifested in Christ, there is room enough for a soule to let out his utmost thoughts,
but God manifested in christ, there is room enough for a soul to let out his utmost thoughts,
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and to inlarge his affections, and yet there is no taking in by one soule, the vastnesse of this mystery, or the compleatnesse of this fulnesse:
and to enlarge his affections, and yet there is no taking in by one soul, the vastness of this mystery, or the completeness of this fullness:
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When a soule hath got out grace enough for this condition, and yet still that fountaine runs, and knowes no proportion;
When a soul hath god out grace enough for this condition, and yet still that fountain runs, and knows no proportion;
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if we would therefore study to know how to use this mystery, we should find out comforts exceeding our doubts, and our supplies our wants.
if we would Therefore study to know how to use this mystery, we should find out comforts exceeding our doubts, and our supplies our Wants.
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VVhen Saylers are out in the Ocean, they feare not, though storms arise, and the Ship tosse:
When Sailors Are out in the Ocean, they Fear not, though storms arise, and the Ship toss:
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But when they come nigh land, then they feare, Sand and Rocks then lye undiscovered.
But when they come High land, then they Fear, Sand and Rocks then lie undiscovered.
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So it is with a poor soule, as long as he lancheth out by Faith into the fulnesse of Christ;
So it is with a poor soul, as long as he launcheth out by Faith into the fullness of christ;
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it is safe in the midst of the greatest stormes, all the feares of unbeliefe are,
it is safe in the midst of the greatest storms, all the fears of unbelief Are,
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when we come nigh the shore of our own duties and performances, and come to see the land of our weak workings,
when we come High the shore of our own duties and performances, and come to see the land of our weak workings,
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then wee come into shallow water, and stick fast in misprisions, and are scattered by doubts and feares,
then we come into shallow water, and stick fast in misprisions, and Are scattered by doubts and fears,
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because there is not water enough, not a stream deep enough to bear up the burthen of our sinking and dying soules.
Because there is not water enough, not a stream deep enough to bear up the burden of our sinking and dying Souls.
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That we may therefore know how to act our Faith to get strong consolation and full supplies.
That we may Therefore know how to act our Faith to get strong consolation and full supplies.
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1. Faith must goe directly unto God as in our flesh, that is, unto Jesus Christ,
1. Faith must go directly unto God as in our Flesh, that is, unto jesus christ,
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and take in nothing by the way which may divert its strength, never stop untill it fasten on this fulnesse of God in Christ.
and take in nothing by the Way which may divert its strength, never stop until it fasten on this fullness of God in christ.
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For when the eye of Faith roles here and there, and takes in but partiall sights of Christ,
For when the eye of Faith roles Here and there, and Takes in but partial sights of christ,
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as in some particular promise only of this and that grace, and doth not fully set on Jesus Christ,
as in Some particular promise only of this and that grace, and does not Fully Set on jesus christ,
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as God in our Nature, it loseth the efficacy of that influence, which also would come,
as God in our Nature, it loses the efficacy of that influence, which also would come,
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and besides, it divides the strength of its owne act, which is most strong, as it doth adaequately relye on Jesus Christ,
and beside, it divides the strength of its own act, which is most strong, as it does adequately rely on jesus christ,
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and singly closeth in with him;
and singly closeth in with him;
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for the truth, is, promises and actings, or what ever way God lets out himselfe, is but to allure and draw on the soule to an immediate close with the person of Jesus Christ.
for the truth, is, promises and actings, or what ever Way God lets out himself, is but to allure and draw on the soul to an immediate close with the person of jesus christ.
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2. Know, that though there be some things in Christ, which are most proper for some acts of Faith;
2. Know, that though there be Some things in christ, which Are most proper for Some acts of Faith;
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as Christ dying, and crucified for a recumbents Faith unto the satisfying of his soule, in the pardon of sin;
as christ dying, and Crucified for a recumbent Faith unto the satisfying of his soul, in the pardon of since;
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yet the strongest and purest acts of Faith are these, which take in Christ as such a person, laid out in all his glory,
yet the Strongest and Purest acts of Faith Are these, which take in christ as such a person, laid out in all his glory,
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and all his offices as sutable to the condition of the soule.
and all his Offices as suitable to the condition of the soul.
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And the more comprehensive acts of Faith are taken in Christ in his fulnesse, the more are the injoyments of it,
And the more comprehensive acts of Faith Are taken in christ in his fullness, the more Are the enjoyments of it,
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and the more lively the influences;
and the more lively the influences;
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As the more Iron is set at the advantage of the strongest point of the Loadstone,
As the more Iron is Set At the advantage of the Strongest point of the Loadstone,
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and adaequately laid for an immediate close, the stronger expression is left;
and adequately laid for an immediate close, the Stronger expression is left;
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and the more powerfull it is attracted, all such electricall bodies, worke (as all other) according to the propinquity, immediation,
and the more powerful it is attracted, all such electrical bodies, work (as all other) according to the propinquity, immediation,
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and adaequatenesse of the approach of other things of a sutable Nature to them.
and adaequatenesse of the approach of other things of a suitable Nature to them.
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Therefore the Apostle saith, Heb. 12. looking unto Jesus, the Author and finisher of our Faith, standing and beholding as with a stedfast eye, what he is, from first to last,
Therefore the Apostle Says, Hebrew 12. looking unto jesus, the Author and finisher of our Faith, standing and beholding as with a steadfast eye, what he is, from First to last,
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as the Author and finisher of our Faith.
as the Author and finisher of our Faith.
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So in another place, 1 Pet. 2. To whom come as to a living stone, we are built up, &c. These loose and transient glances on the actions and offices of Christ, bring in but loose and ordinary communications;
So in Another place, 1 Pet. 2. To whom come as to a living stone, we Are built up, etc. These lose and Transient glances on the actions and Offices of christ, bring in but lose and ordinary communications;
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but hearty and full out-goings to him, as God is in him, and as such a person,
but hearty and full outgoings to him, as God is in him, and as such a person,
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thus and thus qualified from Heaven, carries power and life with it.
thus and thus qualified from Heaven, carries power and life with it.
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And these vast and serious spirits who are not content only with flashie or secondary actings on Jesus Christ,
And these vast and serious spirits who Are not content only with flashy or secondary actings on jesus christ,
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but are longing to be diving into the depths of Christs glory and excellency, carry along with them impressions of an abiding and transforming Nature.
but Are longing to be diving into the depths of Christ glory and excellency, carry along with them impressions of an abiding and transforming Nature.
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Oh, therefore be ambitious only of apprehending what is the riches of this glorious mystery, and let not course and common apprehensions of Christ content you.
O, Therefore be ambitious only of apprehending what is the riches of this glorious mystery, and let not course and Common apprehensions of christ content you.
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Some think it a carnall apprehension of Jesus Christ, to know him as in flesh;
some think it a carnal apprehension of jesus christ, to know him as in Flesh;
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it is true, to apprehend him absolutely so, as only having flesh, and going up and down in weaknesse:
it is true, to apprehend him absolutely so, as only having Flesh, and going up and down in weakness:
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But to consider Christ as God manifested in flesh, and that flesh acted by God,
But to Consider christ as God manifested in Flesh, and that Flesh acted by God,
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and filled with God, is a true and spirituall apprehension of Christ, and that wherein lies one of the greatest mysteries of godlinesse;
and filled with God, is a true and spiritual apprehension of christ, and that wherein lies one of the greatest Mysteres of godliness;
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for we are not to understand this as a mystery only for that time:
for we Are not to understand this as a mystery only for that time:
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As if God came and once manifested himself in flesh to satisfie for the sins of his Elect,
As if God Come and once manifested himself in Flesh to satisfy for the Sins of his Elect,
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and so to leave it down againe, but very flesh remaines to this day, and shall remaine,
and so to leave it down again, but very Flesh remains to this day, and shall remain,
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and all the spirit and life which the Saints shall have unto the end of the world, is to be conveyed through that person which hath our flesh;
and all the Spirit and life which the Saints shall have unto the end of the world, is to be conveyed through that person which hath our Flesh;
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yea, the Spirit it selfe dwels in it, and is conveyed through it;
yea, the Spirit it self dwells in it, and is conveyed through it;
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therefore looke upon this as a standing manifestation of God to your soules, and beleeve perfectly on it.
Therefore look upon this as a standing manifestation of God to your Souls, and believe perfectly on it.
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See but how God hath fitted an object for faith in this mystery.
See but how God hath fitted an Object for faith in this mystery.
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This expression that God was manifest in Flesh is so laid out, that it doth as it were create faith in every soule that looks in it.
This expression that God was manifest in Flesh is so laid out, that it does as it were create faith in every soul that looks in it.
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1. What is fitter for a poore soule who hath nothing than God himselfe, who is the utmost object of faith, the happinesse of the poore creature depending on his relying on God. But,
1. What is fitter for a poor soul who hath nothing than God himself, who is the utmost Object of faith, the happiness of the poor creature depending on his relying on God. But,
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2. Because God himselfe is offended, and the soule cannot find ground for faith in God himselfe, you have God manifested in our own Flesh, that is, God takes up our nature,
2. Because God himself is offended, and the soul cannot find ground for faith in God himself, you have God manifested in our own Flesh, that is, God Takes up our nature,
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and joynes it to himselfe as one person, and laies out that before faith:
and joins it to himself as one person, and lays out that before faith:
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So that here is God, and God suited to the particular state and condition of the sinner;
So that Here is God, and God suited to the particular state and condition of the sinner;
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and not only barely acting towards us, but manifested in the greatest love and fulnesse to us;
and not only barely acting towards us, but manifested in the greatest love and fullness to us;
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whatever may feed the humour of unbeliefe is destroyed in this: For God hath laid in that in our own nature, which doth not only suit,
whatever may feed the humour of unbelief is destroyed in this: For God hath laid in that in our own nature, which does not only suit,
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but swallow up the wants and miseries of poore soules. There be but three things can hinder faith.
but swallow up the Wants and misery's of poor Souls. There be but three things can hinder faith.
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1. The infinite exactnesse of divine justice which must be satisfied. 2. The exceeding unworthinesse of the soule.
1. The infinite exactness of divine Justice which must be satisfied. 2. The exceeding unworthiness of the soul.
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3. And in the sight of both these, the want of a Mediatour, or some sutable person which may stand between the sinner and God, which the soule may go unto,
3. And in the sighed of both these, the want of a Mediator, or Some suitable person which may stand between the sinner and God, which the soul may go unto,
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and first close withall before it deales with the infinite glory of God himselfe. Now in this mystery faith is fully satisfied.
and First close withal before it deals with the infinite glory of God himself. Now in this mystery faith is Fully satisfied.
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1. God hath seemed to passe by, and overlook the unworthinesse of his Creature, himselfe disdaines not to be as they are, to weare their own flesh; and
1. God hath seemed to pass by, and overlook the unworthiness of his Creature, himself disdains not to be as they Are, to wear their own Flesh; and
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2. That his justice may be satisfied, and their hearts quieted, he hath by the union of that flesh set up a person which is nothing but fulnesse,
2. That his Justice may be satisfied, and their hearts quieted, he hath by the Union of that Flesh Set up a person which is nothing but fullness,
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and righteousnesse, love, and bowels to receive the first acts of our faith, and to have immediate union,
and righteousness, love, and bowels to receive the First acts of our faith, and to have immediate Union,
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and communion with us, and yet still this is God himselfe manifested to us;
and communion with us, and yet still this is God himself manifested to us;
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and though we pitch not our saith immediately on God, yet at last we come to him,
and though we pitch not our Says immediately on God, yet At last we come to him,
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and our faith lives in God before it is aware as it were, through the sweet intervention of that person which is God himselfe called but by another name.
and our faith lives in God before it is aware as it were, through the sweet intervention of that person which is God himself called but by Another name.
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Take faith as it lies in adherence and recumbency, or as it may be sometimes taken for an act of assurance, both have enough to lay hold on in this mystery:
Take faith as it lies in adherence and recumbency, or as it may be sometime taken for an act of assurance, both have enough to lay hold on in this mystery:
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For the first, Take the poorest soule that groanes under the saddest wants, and burthens,
For the First, Take the Poorest soul that groans under the Saddest Wants, and burdens,
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and seemes by sin to lye at the vastest distance from God, yet he hath ground here to beleeve, that is, to go unto,
and seems by since to lie At the vastest distance from God, yet he hath ground Here to believe, that is, to go unto,
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and rely, and cast himselfe freely and fully, with the greatest confidence on Jesus Christ:
and rely, and cast himself freely and Fully, with the greatest confidence on jesus christ:
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For here is none other than God himselfe offering himselfe as the righteousnesse and riches of such a poore foule,
For Here is none other than God himself offering himself as the righteousness and riches of such a poor foul,
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and that in such a way as he shall be judge with his own eyes;
and that in such a Way as he shall be judge with his own eyes;
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and for the faith of assurance what a ground is there for a soule to be perswaded of all the reality and truth of Gods intentions, seeing he hath so sensibly demonstrated it in taking our own flesh;
and for the faith of assurance what a ground is there for a soul to be persuaded of all the reality and truth of God's intentions, seeing he hath so sensibly demonstrated it in taking our own Flesh;
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if God cannot content himselfe, who shall? And he professeth he is pleased, and delighted in that Union,
if God cannot content himself, who shall? And he Professes he is pleased, and delighted in that union,
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and satisfaction by it, which he hath in our nature;
and satisfaction by it, which he hath in our nature;
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This is my beloved Son, in whom my soule is well pleased, Mat. 3. ult. Doubtlesse Gods heart must needs be much in,This is my Beloved Son, in whom my soul is well pleased, Mathew 3. ult. Doubtless God's heart must needs be much in,
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yea, and infinitely set on the salvation of the souls of poor sinners, seeing he hath made such an overture to advantage it,
yea, and infinitely Set on the salvation of the Souls of poor Sinners, seeing he hath made such an overture to advantage it,
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as the taking up our flesh which was so far below him;
as the taking up our Flesh which was so Far below him;
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and what can poore soules now beleeve otherwise, but that God cannot be content with his own honour and glory alone,
and what can poor Souls now believe otherwise, but that God cannot be content with his own honour and glory alone,
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but he must impart it, yea, and to those which have beene the most unworthy, and most contrary to him and his glory.
but he must impart it, yea, and to those which have been the most unworthy, and most contrary to him and his glory.
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So that Beleevers, you see, how heaven and earth, God and man, are combined together to do you good,
So that Believers, you see, how heaven and earth, God and man, Are combined together to do you good,
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and what opportunity have you of living gloriously upon God in your owne nature;
and what opportunity have you of living gloriously upon God in your own nature;
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Faith desires no more but an incouragement, and a person to close with, and in both you have a sutablenesse from this, that God is manifest in flesh;
Faith Desires no more but an encouragement, and a person to close with, and in both you have a suitableness from this, that God is manifest in Flesh;
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that God is manifested in such a way as flesh, is enough to move any heart to beleeve that he is as he acts;
that God is manifested in such a Way as Flesh, is enough to move any heart to believe that he is as he acts;
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but this expression doth not only stir up hope, but fits the very person so sweetly,
but this expression does not only stir up hope, but fits the very person so sweetly,
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as if one would desire, or propose a thing to ones desires, it could not be more qualified than this, that God is manifested in flesh;
as if one would desire, or propose a thing to ones Desires, it could not be more qualified than this, that God is manifested in Flesh;
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for here is God himselfe brought downe to our termes, and made subject to our owne propositions.
for Here is God himself brought down to our terms, and made Subject to our own propositions.
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Oh that this exhortation might be of force but to improve this glorious designe to the supplying of all your wants,
O that this exhortation might be of force but to improve this glorious Design to the supplying of all your Wants,
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and the making up all your losses;
and the making up all your losses;
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and when you make use of Christ, go not to him as one who hath something, but all things;
and when you make use of christ, go not to him as one who hath something, but all things;
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yea, let faith have its course, and hinder it not from a full and immediate laying hold on the riches and fulnesse of God himselfe, both for Justification and Sanctification;
yea, let faith have its course, and hinder it not from a full and immediate laying hold on the riches and fullness of God himself, both for Justification and Sanctification;
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for it is God himselfe which in your flesh is made the proper object of your faith.
for it is God himself which in your Flesh is made the proper Object of your faith.
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Use 2. That seeing God is manifest in flesh, that is, so blessedly in Christ for us, labour to get a manifestation of God in your own flesh,Use 2. That seeing God is manifest in Flesh, that is, so blessedly in christ for us, labour to get a manifestation of God in your own Flesh,
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for this is the comfort to your soules;
for this is the Comfort to your Souls;
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what if God be made one with a common nature in Christs person if he be not made one with my spirit? You heare often that there is a mystery in Gods being discovered in Flesh,
what if God be made one with a Common nature in Christ person if he be not made one with my Spirit? You hear often that there is a mystery in God's being discovered in Flesh,
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but who among you have had the manifestation of this God in your own soules? The Apostle speaking of the sweet fruit of his suffering, saies it lay in this, that the life of Christ was manifested in his mortall flesh;
but who among you have had the manifestation of this God in your own Souls? The Apostle speaking of the sweet fruit of his suffering, Says it lay in this, that the life of christ was manifested in his Mortal Flesh;
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doubtlesse Gods designe of manifesting himselfe in flesh in generall, was, that by that he might manifest himselfe to flesh in particular;
doubtless God's Design of manifesting himself in Flesh in general, was, that by that he might manifest himself to Flesh in particular;
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and these soules can have no speciall comfort in this, that God is manifest in their nature, (that is, in Christ) except they have a speciall discovery of this God to themselves;
and these Souls can have no special Comfort in this, that God is manifest in their nature, (that is, in christ) except they have a special discovery of this God to themselves;
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actions are sutable to the being of things:
actions Are suitable to the being of things:
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if God be in our nature he will act in that nature what may be most glorious to the good of soules.
if God be in our nature he will act in that nature what may be most glorious to the good of Souls.
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Look to your own hearts what manifestations of God are there;
Look to your own hearts what manifestations of God Are there;
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Dost thou say, thou beleevest that God was manifest in flesh? And yet there is not a glimpse of Gods glory in thy own heart;
Dost thou say, thou Believest that God was manifest in Flesh? And yet there is not a glimpse of God's glory in thy own heart;
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why, the Devils can say as much and perish; why hath God taken up our nature? What, for himselfe? No:
why, the Devils can say as much and perish; why hath God taken up our nature? What, for himself? No:
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But by that as a medium he might communicate himselfe to our persons;
But by that as a medium he might communicate himself to our Persons;
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Let not soules flatter themselves with generall notions of the Gospell, and the mystery of it;
Let not Souls flatter themselves with general notions of the Gospel, and the mystery of it;
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If God be not in thy person, as truly, though not as fully, as in thy nature, thou hast no particular comfort from this designe;
If God be not in thy person, as truly, though not as Fully, as in thy nature, thou hast no particular Comfort from this Design;
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when Paul speaks of the Gospell in generall, he speaks particularly of the manifestation of it to him as his comfort, It pleased God to reveale Christ in me, Gal. 1. whatever is done in our nature in common is to be done spiritually (though not litterally) on our persons;
when Paul speaks of the Gospel in general, he speaks particularly of the manifestation of it to him as his Comfort, It pleased God to reveal christ in me, Gal. 1. whatever is done in our nature in Common is to be done spiritually (though not literally) on our Persons;
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and if God be revealed in Christ, and that Christ be not revealed in us, all is nothing;
and if God be revealed in christ, and that christ be not revealed in us, all is nothing;
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the end of God is by that to bring up our hearts to himselfe, and that we may know what is the riches of that glory which he intends to communicate by the first fruits of it in our own soules.
the end of God is by that to bring up our hearts to himself, and that we may know what is the riches of that glory which he intends to communicate by the First fruits of it in our own Souls.
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SERMON VI. 1 TIM. 3.16. Justified in the spirit, &c. HAving spoken of the first and great mystery of godlinesse which the Apostle reckons up in this verse, that God was manifested in flesh:
SERMON VI. 1 TIM. 3.16. Justified in the Spirit, etc. HAving spoken of the First and great mystery of godliness which the Apostle reckons up in this verse, that God was manifested in Flesh:
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Another presents it selfe before our eyes to be admired; In the things of the Gospell you go from glory to glory;
another presents it self before our eyes to be admired; In the things of the Gospel you go from glory to glory;
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you can no sooner come out of one roome of blessednesse, but you step into another as glorious;
you can no sooner come out of one room of blessedness, but you step into Another as glorious;
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every step to heaven is a new opening of Gods glory;
every step to heaven is a new opening of God's glory;
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What would a soule expect more than a manifestation of God, and in flesh so fitly for his good? Who would not sit down under the shadow of this happinesse and go no farther;
What would a soul expect more than a manifestation of God, and in Flesh so fitly for his good? Who would not fit down under the shadow of this happiness and go no farther;
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but yet this is not all, this God is set forth in another mystery, as, Justified in the spirit; before one is able to go to the bottome of one mystery he is led into the bosome of another;
but yet this is not all, this God is Set forth in Another mystery, as, Justified in the Spirit; before one is able to go to the bottom of one mystery he is led into the bosom of Another;
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so thick and fast doth the glory of God break in upon the poore soule,
so thick and fast does the glory of God break in upon the poor soul,
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as he is not able to keep his eye fast on one thing, but another as glorious comes to be presented.
as he is not able to keep his eye fast on one thing, but Another as glorious comes to be presented.
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Brethren, what a blessed thing is it to live in God, to be viewing the mysteries of godlinesse? Seeing God himselfe is laid out before your eye as in manifold manifestations of his own glory;
Brothers, what a blessed thing is it to live in God, to be viewing the Mysteres of godliness? Seeing God himself is laid out before your eye as in manifold manifestations of his own glory;
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Saints may do nothing else but ravish their hearts with the diversity of heavenly light which breakes forth from the bosome of God.
Saints may do nothing Else but ravish their hearts with the diversity of heavenly Light which breaks forth from the bosom of God.
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One would thinke there needed no other mystery to take up the thoughts of a Saint but this, that the blessed God is manifested in flesh;
One would think there needed no other mystery to take up the thoughts of a Saint but this, that the blessed God is manifested in Flesh;
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Who is able to reach the fulnesse of this discovery? But yet you have another mystery as great and amazing springs out before your eyes, to astonish you, that this God was justified in spirit.
Who is able to reach the fullness of this discovery? But yet you have Another mystery as great and amazing springs out before your eyes, to astonish you, that this God was justified in Spirit.
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The first respects his humiliation in our flesh: The other the beginning of his exaltation; and yet these are only various expressions of Jesus Christ our Mediatour.
The First respects his humiliation in our Flesh: The other the beginning of his exaltation; and yet these Are only various expressions of jesus christ our Mediator.
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There was two great things to be done for the salvation of sinners: Satisfaction, and Justification;
There was two great things to be done for the salvation of Sinners: Satisfaction, and Justification;
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God now, in regard of these two considerations, manifests himselfe as in two form as:
God now, in regard of these two considerations, manifests himself as in two from as:
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First, in flesh, as abased and humbled, that in our own nature he might satisfie for our sins,
First, in Flesh, as abased and humbled, that in our own nature he might satisfy for our Sins,
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and lay a ground-worke of eternall communion with us;
and lay a groundwork of Eternal communion with us;
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and then as a testimony of the reality of this satisfaction he was justified by or in the spirit.
and then as a testimony of the reality of this satisfaction he was justified by or in the Spirit.
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So that you have Christ set out in these two considerations, as standing in our own flesh to beare the guilt,
So that you have christ Set out in these two considerations, as standing in our own Flesh to bear the guilt,
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and charge, the misery, and punishment of our sins, and as discharged and justified from all these by the spirit.
and charge, the misery, and punishment of our Sins, and as discharged and justified from all these by the Spirit.
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There be these things to be opened. 1. What it is to justifie. 2. What meant by spirit. 3. How God is said to be justified in spirit.
There be these things to be opened. 1. What it is to justify. 2. What meant by Spirit. 3. How God is said to be justified in Spirit.
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For the first, to justifie, or to be justified, are words though commonly spoken, yet much mistaken;
For the First, to justify, or to be justified, Are words though commonly spoken, yet much mistaken;
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Bellarmine, and the Jesuits take it ever in a Physicall sence, for the infusing habituall principles of grace in the heart,Bellarmine, and the Jesuits take it ever in a Physical sense, for the infusing habitual principles of grace in the heart,
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and so make it all one with Sanctification, that so by that they might have a way of setting up their own righteousnesse equall with,
and so make it all one with Sanctification, that so by that they might have a Way of setting up their own righteousness equal with,
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if not above, the righteousnesse of Christ;
if not above, the righteousness of christ;
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and yet it is not to be denied but sometimes this word signifies to make just.
and yet it is not to be denied but sometime this word signifies to make just.
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But the common and usuall signification is, first, to pronounce or declare one just;
But the Common and usual signification is, First, to pronounce or declare one just;
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So ( Luke 16.15.) Wisdome is justified of her children, that is, all the sons of wisdome will vindicate her from all the false aspersions cast on her by the sons of folly in the world,
So (Lycia 16.15.) Wisdom is justified of her children, that is, all the Sons of Wisdom will vindicate her from all the false Aspersions cast on her by the Sons of folly in the world,
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and pronounce her righteous, that there are the issues of life in her waies. That thou mayest be justified by thy sayings, Rom. 3.4. that is, declared to be just.
and pronounce her righteous, that there Are the issues of life in her ways. That thou Mayest be justified by thy sayings, Rom. 3.4. that is, declared to be just.
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So in Mat. 12. saith Christ, out of thy words thou shalt be justified or condemned;
So in Mathew 12. Says christ, out of thy words thou shalt be justified or condemned;
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that is, pronounced just according as thy words are good.
that is, pronounced just according as thy words Are good.
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Secondly, It is taken sensu forensi, in a legall sense, for the acquitting or absolving a Malefactor from the guilt and punishment of the Law; Esa. 5.23. he which justifies the wicked, and condemns the righteous is an abomination to the Lord;
Secondly, It is taken sensu forensi, in a Legal sense, for the acquitting or absolving a Malefactor from the guilt and punishment of the Law; Isaiah 5.23. he which Justifies the wicked, and condemns the righteous is an abomination to the Lord;
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speaking of the Rulers, and these which sit in judgement, that is, he which laies guilt on an honest man, but acquits a wicked man.
speaking of the Rulers, and these which fit in judgement, that is, he which lays guilt on an honest man, but acquits a wicked man.
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How is a man said to be justified this way?
How is a man said to be justified this Way?
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1. When as he is falsely accused, and is declared by the Judge not to have done the fact,
1. When as he is falsely accused, and is declared by the Judge not to have done the fact,
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but to be righteous, then he is justified from that act.
but to be righteous, then he is justified from that act.
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2. When a man is really accused, and yet for, and in consideration of some other thing is acquitted and absolved from the guilt and punishment of that which was laid to him,
2. When a man is really accused, and yet for, and in consideration of Some other thing is acquitted and absolved from the guilt and punishment of that which was laid to him,
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then he is said to be justified also. For the second thing; what is meant by Spirit?
then he is said to be justified also. For the second thing; what is meant by Spirit?
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This word is likewise taken divers waies in Scripture: Sometimes for the soule and life of a man;
This word is likewise taken diverse ways in Scripture: Sometime for the soul and life of a man;
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Into thy hands I commend my spirit, Psal. 31. Christ cried, and gave up his spirit, Mat. 27. that is, his life departed from him.Into thy hands I commend my Spirit, Psalm 31. christ cried, and gave up his Spirit, Mathew 27. that is, his life departed from him.
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But especially it is taken these foure waies. 1. For the whole divine Nature, or the God-head.
But especially it is taken these foure ways. 1. For the Whole divine Nature, or the Godhead.
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God is a spirit, that is, the Nature of God is spirituall, unknown to flesh. 2. It is sometimes taken for the divine Nature of Christ;
God is a Spirit, that is, the Nature of God is spiritual, unknown to Flesh. 2. It is sometime taken for the divine Nature of christ;
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so the Lord is that spirit, that is, Jesus Christ is that spirit, which is opposed to all the outward and fleshly ordinances of the Law.
so the Lord is that Spirit, that is, jesus christ is that Spirit, which is opposed to all the outward and fleshly ordinances of the Law.
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3. It is taken for the Holy Ghost, or third person of the Trinity, as distinct from the Father and the Sonne.
3. It is taken for the Holy Ghost, or third person of the Trinity, as distinct from the Father and the Son.
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There be three that beare witnesse in Heaven;
There be three that bear witness in Heaven;
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the Father, the VVord, and the Spirit. 1 John 5. It is the spirit which beares witnesse, for he is truth.
the Father, the Word, and the Spirit. 1 John 5. It is the Spirit which bears witness, for he is truth.
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I will send the Comforter, even the spirit of truth, Iohn 14. And I will pray the Father for it. Iohn 3. 4. Taken for the product, or work of the Spirit;
I will send the Comforter, even the Spirit of truth, John 14. And I will pray the Father for it. John 3. 4. Taken for the product, or work of the Spirit;
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what is borne of the Spirit is Spirit, that is of the same Nature with the Spirit it selfe.
what is born of the Spirit is Spirit, that is of the same Nature with the Spirit it self.
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So that now, for God to be justified in the Spirit, is not meant as if he had any righteousnesse infused in him, which he had not before,
So that now, for God to be justified in the Spirit, is not meant as if he had any righteousness infused in him, which he had not before,
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but that he was justified, that is, declared to be righteous, one who had no sin,
but that he was justified, that is, declared to be righteous, one who had no since,
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neither was guile found in his mouth, and that he was absolved from all that charge of the guilt and punishment of sin, which was laid upon him,
neither was guile found in his Mouth, and that he was absolved from all that charge of the guilt and punishment of since, which was laid upon him,
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and one who had finished his course, and done his worke compleatly, both satisfyed the law, and the justice of God;
and one who had finished his course, and done his work completely, both satisfied the law, and the Justice of God;
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and that in or by the Spirit, that is, his God-head, or by the vertue and merit of his divine Nature, which made all he did, efficacious and satisfactory, the Spirit it selfe bearing witnesse of it,
and that in or by the Spirit, that is, his Godhead, or by the virtue and merit of his divine Nature, which made all he did, efficacious and satisfactory, the Spirit it self bearing witness of it,
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and fully discharging him from what was laid upon him.
and Fully discharging him from what was laid upon him.
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For these words, (as one saith) to be brought in answer to an objection, which might be made on this, that Christ was God manifest in flesh, that is, humbled and abased,
For these words, (as one Says) to be brought in answer to an objection, which might be made on this, that christ was God manifest in Flesh, that is, humbled and abased,
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or else he could not have suffered;
or Else he could not have suffered;
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why hence, the world thought he was a deceiver, that he was not such a one as he pretended, took upon him as a malefactor, and used him so;
why hence, the world Thought he was a deceiver, that he was not such a one as he pretended, took upon him as a Malefactor, and used him so;
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why, but he was not so;
why, but he was not so;
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for though he was manifested in that base and low way, and so united and clouded in flesh,
for though he was manifested in that base and low Way, and so united and clouded in Flesh,
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yet he was justifyed in the spirit;
yet he was justified in the Spirit;
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they saw not that inward glory and power which was in Christ's Nature, but what ever men esteemed of him,
they saw not that inward glory and power which was in Christ's Nature, but what ever men esteemed of him,
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yet the spirit it selfe justified him.
yet the Spirit it self justified him.
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But seeing this is so great a mystery, set in the second ranck of the deep things of God, we had need look more narrowly into it,
But seeing this is so great a mystery, Set in the second rank of the deep things of God, we had need look more narrowly into it,
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and see what the Scripture saith concerning this; how Jesus Christ may be said to be justified.
and see what the Scripture Says Concerning this; how jesus christ may be said to be justified.
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This is to be premised in generall, that it is spoken in opposition to his humiliation or manifestation in flesh,
This is to be premised in general, that it is spoken in opposition to his humiliation or manifestation in Flesh,
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for in that he seemed to be condemned to walke up and downe as a sinner, one which was the shame of the world;
for in that he seemed to be condemned to walk up and down as a sinner, one which was the shame of the world;
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and therefore he is said to be justified in the spirit; that is,
and Therefore he is said to be justified in the Spirit; that is,
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1. Internally, what ever he was without, yet within he had a spirit of glory, his outside was meane, but his inside blessed.
1. Internally, what ever he was without, yet within he had a Spirit of glory, his outside was mean, but his inside blessed.
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2. Externally, he was notwithstanding all the visible actings of him in the world, and the misapprehensions of wicked men,
2. Externally, he was notwithstanding all the visible actings of him in the world, and the misapprehensions of wicked men,
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yet the spirit did still justify him, and cleer him, and declare him to be righteous.
yet the Spirit did still justify him, and clear him, and declare him to be righteous.
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Two things were laid on Christ, which he had need to be justified from. 1. The false aspersions which the world laid on him;
Two things were laid on christ, which he had need to be justified from. 1. The false Aspersions which the world laid on him;
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they lookt on him as a deceiver, a friend of Publicans and Sinners;
they looked on him as a deceiver, a friend of Publicans and Sinners;
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one which blasphemed, when he said he was the sonne of God, one which had a Devill,
one which blasphemed, when he said he was the son of God, one which had a devil,
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and wrought all his miracles by the Devill.
and wrought all his Miracles by the devil.
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2. The state he stood in under our sins, have had the guilt and the punishment of them laid on him, whereby he stood as a visible malefactor,
2. The state he stood in under our Sins, have had the guilt and the punishment of them laid on him, whereby he stood as a visible Malefactor,
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and under the visible sentence of condemnation.
and under the visible sentence of condemnation.
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For Christ was really charg'd with the satisfaction of our sins, and was liable to all that the Law could say to us for them.
For christ was really charged with the satisfaction of our Sins, and was liable to all that the Law could say to us for them.
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Now he had need to be justified from this, by having an acquittance and absolution by the spirit of God.
Now he had need to be justified from this, by having an acquittance and absolution by the Spirit of God.
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Now, in both these wayes may Christ be said to be justified.
Now, in both these ways may christ be said to be justified.
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1. He was justified in the spirit, from all those wicked imputations his enemies laid on him;
1. He was justified in the Spirit, from all those wicked imputations his enemies laid on him;
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none were accounted of so vile, as Jesus Christ;
none were accounted of so vile, as jesus christ;
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all the reproaches that could be invented, were laid on him, they called him a Devill commonly.
all the Reproaches that could be invented, were laid on him, they called him a devil commonly.
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Now see how he was justified in the spirit, that is;
Now see how he was justified in the Spirit, that is;
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first, how cleer he was within in his spirit, no guile was found in his mouth.
First, how clear he was within in his Spirit, no guile was found in his Mouth.
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2. By his Godhead, what bright sparklings of God, was in the face of Jesus Christ, to the conviction of his enemies? many times when they came to catch him, they were catch'd by the beauty of his glory,
2. By his Godhead, what bright sparklings of God, was in the face of jesus christ, to the conviction of his enemies? many times when they Come to catch him, they were catched by the beauty of his glory,
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and faine to confesse he was a righteous one, and that never any spake or acted like him:
and feign to confess he was a righteous one, and that never any spoke or acted like him:
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in all that ever he did in the acts of his humiliation, he was justified in it, God clearing it up, that he was the true Messias and Saviour of the world;
in all that ever he did in the acts of his humiliation, he was justified in it, God clearing it up, that he was the true Messias and Saviour of the world;
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when he was borne, wise men came by the spirit to see him and worship him,
when he was born, wise men Come by the Spirit to see him and worship him,
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when he was baptized, the spirit came downe visibly on him, and proclaim'd from Heaven, that he was the beloved Son of God, with him he was infinitely well pleased.
when he was baptised, the Spirit Come down visibly on him, and proclaimed from Heaven, that he was the Beloved Son of God, with him he was infinitely well pleased.
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Nay, come to the uttermost degree of his humiliation, when he hung on the Crosse between two thieves, by his spirit, he converted one of them,
Nay, come to the uttermost degree of his humiliation, when he hung on the Cross between two thieves, by his Spirit, he converted one of them,
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and made them acknowledge he was the righteous man, and they only the sinners;
and made them acknowledge he was the righteous man, and they only the Sinners;
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In a word, what ever he did or spoke, the spirit did act it in him, and justified him in it.
In a word, what ever he did or spoke, the Spirit did act it in him, and justified him in it.
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I speak not of myselfe, but God testifyes of me, Iohn 6. He was begotten in the wombe by the spirit, led up and downe in the spirit, offer'd up by the eternall spirit, raised from the dead by the spirit.I speak not of myself, but God Testifies of me, John 6. He was begotten in the womb by the Spirit, led up and down in the Spirit, offered up by the Eternal Spirit, raised from the dead by the Spirit.
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That place in the Romans, 1.3. cleers up this;
That place in the Roman, 1.3. clears up this;
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He was declared to be the Sonne of God with power, by the spirit of holinesse in his Resurrection. He was declared to be the Son of God with power, by the Spirit of holiness in his Resurrection.
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It is a place which answers this;
It is a place which answers this;
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He was of the seed of David as concerning the flesh, but declared to be the Sonne of God in the spirit, when he did rise againe; He was of the seed of David as Concerning the Flesh, but declared to be the Son of God in the Spirit, when he did rise again;
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as much as to say, he was God manifest in flesh, that is, in weakness,
as much as to say, he was God manifest in Flesh, that is, in weakness,
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and yet he was justified by the spirit of holinesse, to be the sonne of God.
and yet he was justified by the Spirit of holiness, to be the son of God.
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Christ would often call himselfe the son of God, and for that, he was called a blasphemer,
christ would often call himself the son of God, and for that, he was called a blasphemer,
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and for that, they sought to put him to death, as if they had said, we will try that, thou canst not dye if thou be the Son of God:
and for that, they sought to put him to death, as if they had said, we will try that, thou Canst not die if thou be the Son of God:
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And so when he was put to death, they were confirmed, that he was a deceiver;
And so when he was put to death, they were confirmed, that he was a deceiver;
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But now, when he rose againe of himselfe, then he was declared with power, to be the son of God, that is justifyed by the spirit of holinesse, or the holy spirit;
But now, when he rose again of himself, then he was declared with power, to be the son of God, that is justified by the Spirit of holiness, or the holy Spirit;
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that spirit did declare, that he was full of holinesse: But this was the least part of Christ's justification.
that Spirit did declare, that he was full of holiness: But this was the least part of Christ's justification.
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2. Christ stood under the charge of all the sins of the Elect, as a common person,
2. christ stood under the charge of all the Sins of the Elect, as a Common person,
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and so was by God himselfe condemned;
and so was by God himself condemned;
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he bore our sins on the Tree, in his owne body, that is, was really charged with the guilt,
he boar our Sins on the Tree, in his own body, that is, was really charged with the guilt,
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and the punishment of it, and though he was not guilty of any sinne, yet was punished as the greatest malefactor, standing as our surety.
and the punishment of it, and though he was not guilty of any sin, yet was punished as the greatest Malefactor, standing as our surety.
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Christ may seem to be condemned, even by God himselfe, and he must come off cleer,
christ may seem to be condemned, even by God himself, and he must come off clear,
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or else lye under the punishment of it for ever; for once the charge was laid on Christ, the law looks to him.
or Else lie under the punishment of it for ever; for once the charge was laid on christ, the law looks to him.
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Now Christ that was thus visibly condemned, he is justified in the spirit, not only that he was appointed to satisfie;
Now christ that was thus visibly condemned, he is justified in the Spirit, not only that he was appointed to satisfy;
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but that he had satisfied, and took away these sins;
but that he had satisfied, and took away these Sins;
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and it was reason, that if God did charge him with the debt of our sins, that after he had paid it, he should be acquitted and declared just,
and it was reason, that if God did charge him with the debt of our Sins, that After he had paid it, he should be acquitted and declared just,
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and the Justifyer of these, for whom we undertook: Now this is the great meaning of this phrase;
and the Justifier of these, for whom we undertook: Now this is the great meaning of this phrase;
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that whereas Christ was manifest as God in our flesh, and so stood under the guilt of our sins, he was justified in his spirit,
that whereas christ was manifest as God in our Flesh, and so stood under the guilt of our Sins, he was justified in his Spirit,
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and cleered by God, that he had fully satisfied him.
and cleared by God, that he had Fully satisfied him.
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That whereas God was manifested in flesh, that is, as the Apostle saith, Rom. 8. To condeme sin in the flesh, that same God-man was also justified in the spirit, that is, freely and fully acquitted by his God-head from all these sins,
That whereas God was manifested in Flesh, that is, as the Apostle Says, Rom. 8. To condeme since in the Flesh, that same God-man was also justified in the Spirit, that is, freely and Fully acquitted by his Godhead from all these Sins,
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and so taken up into glory.
and so taken up into glory.
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And Christ himselfe in a Prophesie, when he was to dye, and be judged as a condemned man, he comforts himselfe with the thoughts of this;
And christ himself in a Prophesy, when he was to die, and be judged as a condemned man, he comforts himself with the thoughts of this;
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He is neer that justifies me, who shall condemne? Esa. 50.8, 9. So likewise the Apostle speaking of Christs Resurrection, he was put to death in the flesh, He is near that Justifies me, who shall condemn? Isaiah 50.8, 9. So likewise the Apostle speaking of Christ Resurrection, he was put to death in the Flesh,
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but quickned in, or by, the spirit, 1 Pet. 3.18. a place fully paralell unto this, Paul saith, he was justified in the spirit; but quickened in, or by, the Spirit, 1 Pet. 3.18. a place Fully parallel unto this, Paul Says, he was justified in the Spirit;
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and Peter, that he was quickned in the spirit;
and Peter, that he was quickened in the Spirit;
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both meane one and the same thing, viz. that new life which Christ had from the dead when he left all our sins behind him and rose againe;
both mean one and the same thing, viz. that new life which christ had from the dead when he left all our Sins behind him and rose again;
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and by spirit is meant his God-head or divine nature, whereby he was both raised from the grave,
and by Spirit is meant his Godhead or divine nature, whereby he was both raised from the grave,
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and the guilt of sin together, he was quickned and justified; as a Malefactor, by an absolution receives a new life after the sentence of death:
and the guilt of since together, he was quickened and justified; as a Malefactor, by an absolution receives a new life After the sentence of death:
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and this worke of justifying Christ is especially laid on Christs resurrection;
and this work of justifying christ is especially laid on Christ resurrection;
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who when he dyed was as a condemned man, but when he rose againe appeares as a righteous man, which had finished his worke.
who when he died was as a condemned man, but when he rose again appears as a righteous man, which had finished his work.
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For justification implies and supposeth a former guilt laid to ones charge of which he is acquitted.
For justification Implies and Supposeth a former guilt laid to ones charge of which he is acquitted.
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There was reason, that if Christ bore our sins, and stood as one condemned, having done away sin, should likewise be justified from the guilt of what was laid on him, and be pronounced righteous:
There was reason, that if christ boar our Sins, and stood as one condemned, having done away since, should likewise be justified from the guilt of what was laid on him, and be pronounced righteous:
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Christ was under the greatest attainder that ever man was, he stood publikely charged with the guilt of a world of sins,
christ was under the greatest attainder that ever man was, he stood publicly charged with the guilt of a world of Sins,
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and if he had not been justified by the spirit, he had still laine under the blame of all,
and if he had not been justified by the Spirit, he had still lain under the blame of all,
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and been liable to the execution of all this in his own soule;
and been liable to the execution of all this in his own soul;
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therefore though he was manifest in flesh as one condemned in that flesh, yet the power of his Godhead raised him up from under the power of death,
Therefore though he was manifest in Flesh as one condemned in that Flesh, yet the power of his Godhead raised him up from under the power of death,
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and declared him as a righteous person, one that was accepted for, and that had compleatly satisfied for poore sinners.
and declared him as a righteous person, one that was accepted for, and that had completely satisfied for poor Sinners.
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And as at first conversion we passe from death to life, that is, from an estate of death and condemnation to an estate of life and justification;
And as At First conversion we pass from death to life, that is, from an estate of death and condemnation to an estate of life and justification;
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So did Christ at his Resurrection, from an estate of death and guilt which was laid on him to an estate of life,
So did christ At his Resurrection, from an estate of death and guilt which was laid on him to an estate of life,
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and glory, and justification from sin; for had there been any sin unsatisfied for, he could not have been justified.
and glory, and justification from since; for had there been any since unsatisfied for, he could not have been justified.
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Use 1. Is to informe us of the greatnesse of this mystery, that God should be justified in spirit;Use 1. Is to inform us of the greatness of this mystery, that God should be justified in Spirit;
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That God should manifest himselfe is a wonder, and especially in flesh: But that we should be justified, that implies a guilt, some default;
That God should manifest himself is a wonder, and especially in Flesh: But that we should be justified, that Implies a guilt, Some default;
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and doubtlesse this is one of the wonderfullest discoveries of his love to soules.
and doubtless this is one of the wonderfullest discoveries of his love to Souls.
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How can God be said to be justified? who can imagine any evill in the Almighty, who finds folly in the Angels? they are not able to justifie themselves in his sight;
How can God be said to be justified? who can imagine any evil in the Almighty, who finds folly in the Angels? they Are not able to justify themselves in his sighed;
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but the mysterie is in this, that God himselfe which was in our flesh, (which is none other then Christ) he is also justified for us.
but the mystery is in this, that God himself which was in our Flesh, (which is none other then christ) he is also justified for us.
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God in our flesh takes upon him the charge of our debts, and by his owne spirit justifies himselfe.
God in our Flesh Takes upon him the charge of our debts, and by his own Spirit Justifies himself.
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Oh, how are poor soules raised at these expressions.
O, how Are poor Souls raised At these expressions.
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All the works of our salvation are done by God himselfe, he taking that on him,
All the works of our salvation Are done by God himself, he taking that on him,
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and acting over that in the person of his Sonne, which must be particularly done in them.
and acting over that in the person of his Son, which must be particularly done in them.
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Two things was to be done to save us; Satisfaction, and Justification, payment of debt, and discharge of bonds.
Two things was to be done to save us; Satisfaction, and Justification, payment of debt, and discharge of bonds.
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VVhy now, God comes in our Nature, and is both punished and justified, as if he had done the offence, not we:
Why now, God comes in our Nature, and is both punished and justified, as if he had done the offence, not we:
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God is justified, instead of us, and dyes when it was our condition; let our hearts not be commonly affected with this mystery.
God is justified, instead of us, and dies when it was our condition; let our hearts not be commonly affected with this mystery.
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2. Ʋse. This mystery raiseth againe from the dead, the hopes and joyes of poor soules,
2. Ʋse. This mystery Raiseth again from the dead, the hope's and Joys of poor Souls,
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and in the midst of all their sins, and apprehension of wrath, gives the strongest ground for Faith in their justification.
and in the midst of all their Sins, and apprehension of wrath, gives the Strongest ground for Faith in their justification.
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VVhy was God (or God in Christ) justified, he had no need of such an act in himselfe, no guile was ever found in his mouth, he was a Lambe without spot;
Why was God (or God in christ) justified, he had no need of such an act in himself, no guile was ever found in his Mouth, he was a Lamb without spot;
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but all this is to denote what God was for us, that he might be to us.
but all this is to denote what God was for us, that he might be to us.
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All the acts that were to be done on us, and to us, were first done to God in our Nature, acted on Jesus Christ;
All the acts that were to be done on us, and to us, were First done to God in our Nature, acted on jesus christ;
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and he was but an image of what is to be personally done to us;
and he was but an image of what is to be personally done to us;
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yea, whatever consideration he passed under, it was as in our stead, and we are to reckon our selves as sharers with him,
yea, whatever consideration he passed under, it was as in our stead, and we Are to reckon our selves as sharers with him,
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yea, as really partakers with him, as if we had acted it in our own persons.
yea, as really partakers with him, as if we had acted it in our own Persons.
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When he dyed, he stood under an act of attainder for sin, he acted nor was capable of none,
When he died, he stood under an act of attainder for since, he acted nor was capable of none,
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but only stood there for us, and our very sins, on the Crosse were crucified with Christ,
but only stood there for us, and our very Sins, on the Cross were Crucified with christ,
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and satisfied for by him, as if we had paid the utmost farthing with our owne hands;
and satisfied for by him, as if we had paid the utmost farthing with our own hands;
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so when he was justified by the spirit, we were justified.
so when he was justified by the Spirit, we were justified.
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He was justified as a common person in the room of all the Elect, as he died as a common person for their sins.
He was justified as a Common person in the room of all the Elect, as he died as a Common person for their Sins.
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In these two expressions, you have all the mystery of Redemption, and the reconciliation of sinners to God.
In these two expressions, you have all the mystery of Redemption, and the reconciliation of Sinners to God.
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1. God was manifest in flesh, to bear our sins, and to be abased and humbled for them, whereby he might satisfie himselfe,
1. God was manifest in Flesh, to bear our Sins, and to be abased and humbled for them, whereby he might satisfy himself,
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and then in the token of acquittance, and absolution of us from all these sins, he is justified in spirit,
and then in the token of acquittance, and absolution of us from all these Sins, he is justified in Spirit,
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and all the objections of unbeliefe, are answered in this.
and all the objections of unbelief, Are answered in this.
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Saith the soule, how shall my sins be satisfied for? why God is manifest in flesh for that end, to lay downe an infinite price to his justice;
Says the soul, how shall my Sins be satisfied for? why God is manifest in Flesh for that end, to lay down an infinite price to his Justice;
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But how shall I know that my sins are taken away, and that I am justified from them? why, that God was justified in spirit, that is, the spirit which speaks nothing but truth,
But how shall I know that my Sins Are taken away, and that I am justified from them? why, that God was justified in Spirit, that is, the Spirit which speaks nothing but truth,
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and who knowes all things, did publickly declare that there was a compleat righteousnesse obtained for sinners,
and who knows all things, did publicly declare that there was a complete righteousness obtained for Sinners,
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and did pronounce it to Christ, as in the name of all the Elect.
and did pronounce it to christ, as in the name of all the Elect.
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It is worthy further search into this, what Christs being justified in the spirit, amounts unto,
It is worthy further search into this, what Christ being justified in the Spirit, amounts unto,
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for the comfort of poor soules, in regard of their justification, that so we may all see, what full and plenteous redemption there is in Jesus Christ,
for the Comfort of poor Souls, in regard of their justification, that so we may all see, what full and plenteous redemption there is in jesus christ,
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and what matter of holy triumph we have, in regard of our own justification First, that Jesus Christ should be justified, and that for us, or in our name,
and what matter of holy triumph we have, in regard of our own justification First, that jesus christ should be justified, and that for us, or in our name,
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as the Atturney takes up the bond in Court for his Client;
as the attorney Takes up the bound in Court for his Client;
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it is as good in Law, as if the party himselfe were there to recieve the verdict, and see the act inrolled.
it is as good in Law, as if the party himself were there to receive the verdict, and see the act enrolled.
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And observe, it was more for Christ to be justified, a harder thing then for us,
And observe, it was more for christ to be justified, a harder thing then for us,
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for he had the sins of the whole world of the Elect upon him, and yet Christ beleeved his justification; in that former place;
for he had the Sins of the Whole world of the Elect upon him, and yet christ believed his justification; in that former place;
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Esa. 50. he is neer that justifies me. Isaiah 50. he is near that Justifies me.
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Well mayest thou beleeve the particular justification of thy person, seeing Christ was justified for thee before hand;
Well Mayest thou believe the particular justification of thy person, seeing christ was justified for thee before hand;
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he was that great surety, that stood bound to pay thy debts, and he was publiquely acquitted for thee.
he was that great surety, that stood bound to pay thy debts, and he was publicly acquitted for thee.
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And this is certaine, that Christ being justified at that moment, all the Elect were virtually and really justified in him;
And this is certain, that christ being justified At that moment, all the Elect were virtually and really justified in him;
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that act of God which pass'd on him, was drawne up in the name of all you;
that act of God which passed on him, was drawn up in the name of all you;
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and when you beleeve, this Indenture is showne unto your hearts. But secondly, in that he was justified in the spirit, our comfort is raised higher,
and when you believe, this Indenture is shown unto your hearts. But secondly, in that he was justified in the Spirit, our Comfort is raised higher,
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for it was not an ordinary acquittance which was given Christ in our name, but what was drawne up by the spirit of truth, who can speak nothing but truth;
for it was not an ordinary acquittance which was given christ in our name, but what was drawn up by the Spirit of truth, who can speak nothing but truth;
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God himselfe justified himselfe in our Nature, by his owne spirit, such an infallible witnesse cannot be questioned.
God himself justified himself in our Nature, by his own Spirit, such an infallible witness cannot be questioned.
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And though by spirit be meant his God-head in generall; yet it is specially meant of that person which is the spirit.
And though by Spirit be meant his Godhead in general; yet it is specially meant of that person which is the Spirit.
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Therefore the Apostle Iohn, Iohn 1.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. reduceth all to this, that it was the spirit that beares witnesse to this, that life is in Iesus Christ;
Therefore the Apostle John, John 1.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. reduceth all to this, that it was the Spirit that bears witness to this, that life is in Iesus christ;
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Christ came by water and blood saith he, but Christ is the spirit that beares witnesse to this. christ Come by water and blood Says he, but christ is the Spirit that bears witness to this.
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There were two things which did justifie Christ, and both done by the spirit; his resurrection and ascension into Heaven, in that he rose againe;
There were two things which did justify christ, and both done by the Spirit; his resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, in that he rose again;
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it was cleer that he was justified, for else he could not have risen, if he had not satisfied, the bands of Death would have held him fast in the Grave,
it was clear that he was justified, for Else he could not have risen, if he had not satisfied, the bans of Death would have held him fast in the Grave,
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but that he can raise from the dead, he was declared to be the sonne of God with power,
but that he can raise from the dead, he was declared to be the son of God with power,
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but still by the holy spirit. Rom. 1.3.but still by the holy Spirit. Rom. 1.3.
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And in that, he by the spirit was carried up unto his Fathers glory, and sat downe at the right hand of God.
And in that, he by the Spirit was carried up unto his Father's glory, and sat down At the right hand of God.
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It cleerly did shew, he was accepted, and freed by God, from that which was laid on him.
It clearly did show, he was accepted, and freed by God, from that which was laid on him.
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Therefore Christ saith, that this shall be one of the great things which the spirit shall convince the world of, viz. Of righteousnesse, because I go to my Father.
Therefore christ Says, that this shall be one of the great things which the Spirit shall convince the world of, viz. Of righteousness, Because I go to my Father.
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Ioh. 16. That is, that there is a compleat righteousnesse obtained, and justification, or else I had never been admitted into my Fathers presence;John 16. That is, that there is a complete righteousness obtained, and justification, or Else I had never been admitted into my Father's presence;
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and all this acted by the spirit.
and all this acted by the Spirit.
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And as a further evidence of this, as soon as ever he was ascended, he powrs down the spirit as a flood on his Apostles,
And as a further evidence of this, as soon as ever he was ascended, he Powers down the Spirit as a flood on his Apostles,
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and the Saints with them, and to demonstrate, that he was not only accepted in his owne person,
and the Saints with them, and to demonstrate, that he was not only accepted in his own person,
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and he personally justified in him, and now grace and life must necessarily run out upon them.
and he personally justified in him, and now grace and life must necessarily run out upon them.
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In all these acts Christ was justified in the the spirit for the comfort of beleevers.
In all these acts christ was justified in the the Spirit for the Comfort of believers.
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Acts 2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.Acts 2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
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Now how may your soules triumph and rejoyce in your justification, in the thoughts of this, that Christ,
Now how may your Souls triumph and rejoice in your justification, in the thoughts of this, that christ,
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yea God was justified for you;
yea God was justified for you;
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and how ever you are in your selves, yet you may be justified in the spirit;
and how ever you Are in your selves, yet you may be justified in the Spirit;
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beleevers have nothing to doe, but to take out the personall assurance of this to their owne soules;
believers have nothing to do, but to take out the personal assurance of this to their own Souls;
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at that time when Christ was justified, you were vertually so, and yet but out of the particular discharge by the spirit to your hearts, and your justification is compleat.
At that time when christ was justified, you were virtually so, and yet but out of the particular discharge by the Spirit to your hearts, and your justification is complete.
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The great complaint of soules is in this, that they are not justified in God's eyes:
The great complaint of Souls is in this, that they Are not justified in God's eyes:
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But now, we are not only acquitted by the spirit in our own hearts, but God himselfe is justified in our Nature for us;
But now, we Are not only acquitted by the Spirit in our own hearts, but God himself is justified in our Nature for us;
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there is none to offend but God, and none to be justified but sinners.
there is none to offend but God, and none to be justified but Sinners.
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But now, when God shall satisfie himselfe, and justifie himselfe in our persons, or in our stead;
But now, when God shall satisfy himself, and justify himself in our Persons, or in our stead;
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what strong consolation have we, God will not lay the payment on us, but himselfe, and he will justifie himselfe for us.
what strong consolation have we, God will not lay the payment on us, but himself, and he will justify himself for us.
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It was more for Christ to be justified, then for any one of us, for he had more laid on him,
It was more for christ to be justified, then for any one of us, for he had more laid on him,
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then can be laid on us, he standing not under the charge of one persons sins,
then can be laid on us, he standing not under the charge of one Persons Sins,
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or many, but of all the Elect; and when he was justified, a full discharge was given for all that he represented.
or many, but of all the Elect; and when he was justified, a full discharge was given for all that he represented.
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This is a mystery indeed, God is offended, and God takes that on himselfe in our Nature, which lay on us, and is justified for us.
This is a mystery indeed, God is offended, and God Takes that on himself in our Nature, which lay on us, and is justified for us.
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When Christ was justified, there was a publick record of it;
When christ was justified, there was a public record of it;
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and now when we believe, we goe but to that Court, and take out the particular discharge to our own soules, Christ receiv'd the first act on himselfe in our Name,
and now when we believe, we go but to that Court, and take out the particular discharge to our own Souls, christ received the First act on himself in our Name,
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and it was as authentique as if it were formally done on our persons; But when we believe, it is done personally to us.
and it was as authentic as if it were formally done on our Persons; But when we believe, it is done personally to us.
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So that now beleevers, you have nothing else to doe but apply that righteousnesse, which issued forth from Christs justification,
So that now believers, you have nothing Else to do but apply that righteousness, which issued forth from Christ justification,
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and lay hold on it as your owne:
and lay hold on it as your own:
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Goe to the Court, and see your owne names in the Indenture, and get out the coppy of it in your owne heart;
Go to the Court, and see your own names in the Indenture, and get out the copy of it in your own heart;
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for there is a necessity, if Christ be justified, that we should be discharged;
for there is a necessity, if christ be justified, that we should be discharged;
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therefore get holy and glorious triumphs in your heart, over sin and Death, in that, Christ is not only dead,
Therefore get holy and glorious Triumphos in your heart, over since and Death, in that, christ is not only dead,
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but alive, and that you are justified in him; get out the speciall assurance of it, by the spirit to the hearts.
but alive, and that you Are justified in him; get out the special assurance of it, by the Spirit to the hearts.
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3 Ʋse. If Christ were justified in the spirit, Let it be your care to justifie Christ in your spirits.
3 Ʋse. If christ were justified in the Spirit, Let it be your care to justify christ in your spirits.
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God hath discharged him, so doe you. Q. How can we justify Christ, you wil say?
God hath discharged him, so do you. Q. How can we justify christ, you will say?
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S. VVhy, when you believe what he hath done for you; Christ hath done all things for you, satisfyed wrath, fulfilled the Law;S. Why, when you believe what he hath done for you; christ hath done all things for you, satisfied wrath, fulfilled the Law;
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God hath acquitted him, pronounced him just, saith he is contented, he can desire no more;
God hath acquitted him, pronounced him just, Says he is contented, he can desire no more;
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why now doe you justifie Christ in this, by saying Amen in your owne Consciences to this.
why now do you justify christ in this, by saying Amen in your own Consciences to this.
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Hath Christ dyed? believe that your sins shall die; Is he justified? beleeve that so are you.
Hath christ died? believe that your Sins shall die; Is he justified? believe that so Are you.
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VVhen the surety hath paid the debt, the principall as well as the creditor, ought to give an acquittance.
When the surety hath paid the debt, the principal as well as the creditor, ought to give an acquittance.
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Oh how are we to be blamed for our unbeliefe;
O how Are we to be blamed for our unbelief;
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what aspersions doth it cast on Christ, he hath done all things well, but we say by unbeliefe, he hath done nothing.
what Aspersions does it cast on christ, he hath done all things well, but we say by unbelief, he hath done nothing.
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Unbeliefe professeth Christ is not dead, or at least not risen; the Law is still in force, justice is not satisfied, there is no justification procured:
Unbelief Professes christ is not dead, or At least not risen; the Law is still in force, Justice is not satisfied, there is no justification procured:
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Every doubt in a Saint, casts a scandall on Christ;
Every doubt in a Saint, Cast a scandal on christ;
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God saw cause enough to justifie Christ, even by his own spirit, and to declare him in our names, to be a righteous one, and we in him;
God saw cause enough to justify christ, even by his own Spirit, and to declare him in our names, to be a righteous one, and we in him;
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but we see not cause to believe our owne justification, or the remission of our sins;
but we see not cause to believe our own justification, or the remission of our Sins;
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what is it, but to thinke that Christ is held under the paines of death, hath not done any thing to purpose, that the wrath of God is as open to destroy us, as ever it was.
what is it, but to think that christ is held under the pains of death, hath not done any thing to purpose, that the wrath of God is as open to destroy us, as ever it was.
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You keep Christ as it were in a prison, and under condemnation, when you believe not;
You keep christ as it were in a prison, and under condemnation, when you believe not;
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Oh soules, will not you justifie Christ in all these glorious things he hath done for you.
O Souls, will not you justify christ in all these glorious things he hath done for you.
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Then you justifie Christ, when you acknowledge him to be what he is made of God to you, wisdome and righteousnesse, sanctification and redemption, I might goe torough all his Offices and Acts for us;
Then you justify christ, when you acknowledge him to be what he is made of God to you, Wisdom and righteousness, sanctification and redemption, I might go torough all his Offices and Acts for us;
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as then we justifie him in regard of his death, when our hearts are satisfied with the offering up of himselfe,
as then we justify him in regard of his death, when our hearts Are satisfied with the offering up of himself,
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and that satisfaction he hath made.
and that satisfaction he hath made.
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So in his resurrection, when we believe we are freed from our sins, our surety being risen for our justification;
So in his resurrection, when we believe we Are freed from our Sins, our surety being risen for our justification;
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so in regard of the whole worke of salvation, we justifie Christ when we goe to him as a full and compleat Saviour, having our conscience quieted by his righteousnesse,
so in regard of the Whole work of salvation, we justify christ when we go to him as a full and complete Saviour, having our conscience quieted by his righteousness,
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and our hearts triumphing thorough his fulnesse:
and our hearts triumphing through his fullness:
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Oh it is sad to see how Christ is crucified againe in our hearts, thorough unbeliefe, arraigned as a malefactor;
O it is sad to see how christ is Crucified again in our hearts, through unbelief, arraigned as a Malefactor;
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for this is certaine, if there be not enough laid in for the satisfying and inriching of soules,
for this is certain, if there be not enough laid in for the satisfying and enriching of Souls,
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then Christ is not righteous, and he is under condemnation: How should we rejoyce to witnesse to Christ faithfulnesse and righteousnesse.
then christ is not righteous, and he is under condemnation: How should we rejoice to witness to christ faithfulness and righteousness.
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When we goe boldly to God by Christ, then we acknowledge Christ to be a Mediator;
When we go boldly to God by christ, then we acknowledge christ to be a Mediator;
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when we find the sence of our justification in our owne hearts, then we acquit Christ,
when we find the sense of our justification in our own hearts, then we acquit christ,
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and declare he was justified from our sins.
and declare he was justified from our Sins.
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SERMON VII. 1 TIM. 3.16. Seene of Angels, &c. GReat mysteries have great admirers; according as things are in themselves so they are adored.
SERMON VII. 1 TIM. 3.16. Seen of Angels, etc. GReat Mysteres have great admirers; according as things Are in themselves so they Are adored.
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Godlinesse is the greatest mystery that ever was, (it being made up of various workings of the glory of God;) and it hath the greatest and most glorious Creatures for to study it, even the Angels themselves.
Godliness is the greatest mystery that ever was, (it being made up of various workings of the glory of God;) and it hath the greatest and most glorious Creatures for to study it, even the Angels themselves.
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This is one of the particulars whereby the Holy Ghost sets forth the greatnesse of this mystery, that it was seen of Angels.
This is one of the particulars whereby the Holy Ghost sets forth the greatness of this mystery, that it was seen of Angels.
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The two former expressions set forth this mystery in its nature, and essence, under a twofold consideration of God,
The two former expressions Set forth this mystery in its nature, and essence, under a twofold consideration of God,
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as manifested in flesh, and justified in spirit: But this sets it out in regard of the outward effect it had on the highest Creatures, it was the object of their admiration;
as manifested in Flesh, and justified in Spirit: But this sets it out in regard of the outward Effect it had on the highest Creatures, it was the Object of their admiration;
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not that this is part of the mystery it selfe, but an expression which the Apostle puts in, in the midst of all, to raise our thoughts of it,
not that this is part of the mystery it self, but an expression which the Apostle puts in, in the midst of all, to raise our thoughts of it,
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because Angels did look into it, and adore it;
Because Angels did look into it, and adore it;
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that we may therefore open this, we will consider, 1. What this mystery was which Angels saw. 2. What is meant by this sight,
that we may Therefore open this, we will Consider, 1. What this mystery was which Angels saw. 2. What is meant by this sighed,
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or how they may be said to see it. 3. How it doth magnifie this mystery. For the first;
or how they may be said to see it. 3. How it does magnify this mystery. For the First;
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the mystery which is here held out as the object of Angels sight, is none other than Jesus Christ acting as a Mediatour for poore sinners, concerning whom all these expressions are;
the mystery which is Here held out as the Object of Angels sighed, is none other than jesus christ acting as a Mediator for poor Sinners, Concerning whom all these expressions Are;
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Christ being a visible God in the world, God manifest in flesh, a full justification for his Elect;
christ being a visible God in the world, God manifest in Flesh, a full justification for his Elect;
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all the working of this mystery was in the person of the Lord Jesus, and he is the sum and substance of all;
all the working of this mystery was in the person of the Lord jesus, and he is the sum and substance of all;
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the Apostle brings not any thing as a part of this mystery which was done meerely in God, which lay in his own heart,
the Apostle brings not any thing as a part of this mystery which was done merely in God, which lay in his own heart,
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and were immanent acts of his nature, such as Election, Predestination, and the like;
and were immanent acts of his nature, such as Election, Predestination, and the like;
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but only of the way or contrivance of this as it was acted in the person of Jesus Christ, who was God in our flesh;
but only of the Way or contrivance of this as it was acted in the person of jesus christ, who was God in our Flesh;
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all these things are included, and imployed in this discovery;
all these things Are included, and employed in this discovery;
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it is Jesus Christ who is the mystery that was presented to the eyes of the Angels as the most glorious object for their sight, God as in our nature dying,
it is jesus christ who is the mystery that was presented to the eyes of the Angels as the most glorious Object for their sighed, God as in our nature dying,
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and satisfying, and being justified for poore sinners, this mystery was seen of Angels; that is,
and satisfying, and being justified for poor Sinners, this mystery was seen of Angels; that is,
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2. (NONLATINALPHABET) seene, it is not meant of a bare sight but of a sight which astonished the understanding,
2. () seen, it is not meant of a bore sighed but of a sighed which astonished the understanding,
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and takes up the heart, else it had been a poore expression to raise the glory of this mystery, that Angels saw it;
and Takes up the heart, Else it had been a poor expression to raise the glory of this mystery, that Angels saw it;
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but it was so great and wonderfull, that they tooke the greatest delight to behold it, it was that which they were ravished in beholding,
but it was so great and wonderful, that they took the greatest delight to behold it, it was that which they were ravished in beholding,
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as at some new and strange object, as we use to say of some wonderfull apparition, it was seen by such and such, that is, they were happy to behold it, exceedingly taken with it;
as At Some new and strange Object, as we use to say of Some wonderful apparition, it was seen by such and such, that is, they were happy to behold it, exceedingly taken with it;
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therefore the Apostle Peter, when he would express the glory of this mystery, saith, the Angels do desire to looke into them, 1 Pet. 1.12. (NONLATINALPHABET) their whole spirits were taken up with this;
Therefore the Apostle Peter, when he would express the glory of this mystery, Says, the Angels do desire to look into them, 1 Pet. 1.12. () their Whole spirits were taken up with this;
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it was to them as the blessedest sight that they could ever behold;
it was to them as the blessedest sighed that they could ever behold;
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so that the meaning of this, that he was seen of Angels is this, that Jesus Christ, who was to act out the peace and comfort of the Saints, was discovered to the Angels,
so that the meaning of this, that he was seen of Angels is this, that jesus christ, who was to act out the peace and Comfort of the Saints, was discovered to the Angels,
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and they lookt on him as so great a mystery that they could not look off, but stand and admire it.
and they looked on him as so great a mystery that they could not look off, but stand and admire it.
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So when Jesus Christ was borne, there was a heavenly host of Angels praising, and admiring God for this discovery, Luke 2.13, 14. leaping for joy but to bring the news of him to the world, you have no such expressions of the joy of all the world besides,
So when jesus christ was born, there was a heavenly host of Angels praising, and admiring God for this discovery, Lycia 2.13, 14. leaping for joy but to bring the news of him to the world, you have no such expressions of the joy of all the world beside,
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as they tooke but in the seeing and manifesting this great mystery. But,
as they took but in the seeing and manifesting this great mystery. But,
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3. Well may this be brought in to advance the greatnesse of this mystery in our eyes, that it was seen of the Angels;
3. Well may this be brought in to advance the greatness of this mystery in our eyes, that it was seen of the Angels;
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Angels who are creatures of the highest order, who are of the finest make, of the noblest spirits, who behold the face of God himselfe,
Angels who Are creatures of the highest order, who Are of the Finest make, of the Noblest spirits, who behold the face of God himself,
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and are taken up with the immediate enjoyments of his fulnesse;
and Are taken up with the immediate enjoyments of his fullness;
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for them to look into this mystery, as if nothing else were worthy of knowledge besides;
for them to look into this mystery, as if nothing Else were worthy of knowledge beside;
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as if the face of God himself were not so sweet, nor so taking, and satisfactory, (excuse the expression) but they must see this mystery as the top of their knowledge,
as if the face of God himself were not so sweet, nor so taking, and satisfactory, (excuse the expression) but they must see this mystery as the top of their knowledge,
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and that which went beyond all their other enjoyments;
and that which went beyond all their other enjoyments;
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and which is more, this being a designe not so principally concerning them, they being in it as a far off, and in generall;
and which is more, this being a Design not so principally Concerning them, they being in it as a Far off, and in general;
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but being a mystery of the salvation of sinners, yet that Angels should prefer this to all their sights,
but being a mystery of the salvation of Sinners, yet that Angels should prefer this to all their sights,
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and sit down viewing this Christ before all their own proper happinesse;
and fit down viewing this christ before all their own proper happiness;
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how doth it swell up the glory of this designe? Thus you have the meaning of the words in the generall opened.
how does it swell up the glory of this Design? Thus you have the meaning of the words in the general opened.
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I shall draw up the scope of it more particularly in this Doctrine.
I shall draw up the scope of it more particularly in this Doctrine.
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Doct. That Jesus Christ in the mystery of the Gospell is the object of Angelicall vision and admiration.Doct. That jesus christ in the mystery of the Gospel is the Object of Angelical vision and admiration.
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The things of the Gospell are not common or shallow things, but that which the blessed Angels have their divine spirits taken up in the adoring of.
The things of the Gospel Are not Common or shallow things, but that which the blessed Angels have their divine spirits taken up in the adoring of.
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Sight in Scripture is put to expresse the inward motions of the affections; Joh. 1.14. We saw his glory as of the only begotten Son of God, &c. that is, we were taken with him as with God himselfe.
Sighed in Scripture is put to express the inward motions of the affections; John 1.14. We saw his glory as of the only begotten Son of God, etc. that is, we were taken with him as with God himself.
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So Paul useth the same expression, Gal. 1. He was seene of me also, (NONLATINALPHABET) speaking of that glorious sight which he had of him, which converted him,
So Paul uses the same expression, Gal. 1. He was seen of me also, () speaking of that glorious sighed which he had of him, which converted him,
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and for ever tooke his heart with love to him.
and for ever took his heart with love to him.
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So here (seen of Angels) that is, Angels beheld the glory of this mystery,
So Here (seen of Angels) that is, Angels beheld the glory of this mystery,
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and were taken up with it, as the greatest joy of their hearts. For opening this.
and were taken up with it, as the greatest joy of their hearts. For opening this.
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Seeing the Apostle puts so much upon it, as to put it in one great expression to open the greatnesse of the mystery of Godlinesse;
Seeing the Apostle puts so much upon it, as to put it in one great expression to open the greatness of the mystery of Godliness;
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that it was seen of Angels, I shall propound these things to handle. 1. What sight the Angels have of the mystey of the Gospell. 2. How they come to the knowledge of it. 3. That this is a mystery, that Angels should come to see this Christ. 4. VVhat is in this mystery, that should so affect them. For the first.
that it was seen of Angels, I shall propound these things to handle. 1. What sighed the Angels have of the mystey of the Gospel. 2. How they come to the knowledge of it. 3. That this is a mystery, that Angels should come to see this christ. 4. What is in this mystery, that should so affect them. For the First.
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Angels being creatures of a spirituall Nature, are vast in knowledge, they having no bodyes to cloud their apprehensions,
Angels being creatures of a spiritual Nature, Are vast in knowledge, they having no bodies to cloud their apprehensions,
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but are purae intelligentiae, see things nakedly, as they lye in themselves, yet their knowledge is imperfect, being creatures, they know not all things which God knows,
but Are purae intelligentiae, see things nakedly, as they lie in themselves, yet their knowledge is imperfect, being creatures, they know not all things which God knows,
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though they know all that is made. Now for their sight of Christ in the mystery of the Gospell;
though they know all that is made. Now for their sighed of christ in the mystery of the Gospel;
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doubtlesse they see much into it;
doubtless they see much into it;
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for they are said to bring the first newes of it, to wait on Christ in this mystery, to comfort him in his sufferings, to administer cordials to him, in these fainting fits of his passion;
for they Are said to bring the First news of it, to wait on christ in this mystery, to Comfort him in his sufferings, to administer cordials to him, in these fainting fits of his passion;
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they sate in the Grave to informe the women and his Disciples, concerning his Resurrection;
they sat in the Grave to inform the women and his Disciples, Concerning his Resurrection;
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when he ascends up to Heaven, they come to the men of Iudea and Ierusalem, and aske them, Why gaze yee here? Christ is taken up into Heaven;
when he ascends up to Heaven, they come to the men of Iudea and Ierusalem, and ask them, Why gaze ye Here? christ is taken up into Heaven;
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and they spake further of his second comming; He shall come againe, as you have seen him goe up.
and they spoke further of his second coming; He shall come again, as you have seen him go up.
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So that Angels now know much of the mystery of Jesus Christ:
So that Angels now know much of the mystery of jesus christ:
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They which have followed Christ from step to step, from the birth to the grave, from the grave to Heaven, must needs be acquainted much with these things,
They which have followed christ from step to step, from the birth to the grave, from the grave to Heaven, must needs be acquainted much with these things,
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and not only a bare Historicall knowledge, but a knowledge of the mystery of it. Only they see it not as a mystery in them.
and not only a bore Historical knowledge, but a knowledge of the mystery of it. Only they see it not as a mystery in them.
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There is the difference of Saints sight of Christ, it is as acting all for them,
There is the difference of Saints sighed of christ, it is as acting all for them,
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and as a mystery within them;
and as a mystery within them;
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but not so with Angels, though yet they have some concernments in it, for they stand by this Christ, he is a head to them also.
but not so with Angels, though yet they have Some concernments in it, for they stand by this christ, he is a head to them also.
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But this will be more discovered in the second thing.
But this will be more discovered in the second thing.
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2. How doe the Angels come to know this mystery, whether it be naturall to them,
2. How do the Angels come to know this mystery, whither it be natural to them,
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as such creatures, or whether it be conveyed to them by some other meanes.
as such creatures, or whither it be conveyed to them by Some other means.
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Some thinke that God did discover a modell of this mystery, and gave a glimps of it to all the Angels, at their first creation,
some think that God did discover a model of this mystery, and gave a glimpse of it to all the Angels, At their First creation,
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and shewed them who must be their head, and thorough whom he would act all his mind,
and showed them who must be their head, and through whom he would act all his mind,
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even Jesus Christ, as in our Nature, which, when the reprobated Angels saw, they could not indure to come under that mystery, or submit to Jesus Christ;
even jesus christ, as in our Nature, which, when the reprobated Angels saw, they could not endure to come under that mystery, or submit to jesus christ;
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they liked not the sight, and so fell, and are now Devils for ever;
they liked not the sighed, and so fell, and Are now Devils for ever;
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but the Elect Angels (of whom we speak) delighted in the sight of this mystery,
but the Elect Angels (of whom we speak) delighted in the sighed of this mystery,
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and submitted to the hint of this discovery, and so stood by Christ, and he was made a head to them,
and submitted to the hint of this discovery, and so stood by christ, and he was made a head to them,
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and they subsist still in him.
and they subsist still in him.
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But whether that be so or no, this seems to be cleer, that this mystery in Jesus Christ, Angels had not the knowledge of it by their naturall being,
But whither that be so or no, this seems to be clear, that this mystery in jesus christ, Angels had not the knowledge of it by their natural being,
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but as they had it by revelation;
but as they had it by Revelation;
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for this mystery the Apostle professeth, Eph. 3 It was hid in God himselfe, kept secret in his owne breast, manifested to none out of God,
for this mystery the Apostle Professes, Ephesians 3 It was hid in God himself, kept secret in his own breast, manifested to none out of God,
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before he was pleased in time to reveale it;
before he was pleased in time to reveal it;
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they might see some probabilities of it, have some guesses by seeing of God's heart, that he was big with some rich design towards the creatures,
they might see Some probabilities of it, have Some Guesses by seeing of God's heart, that he was big with Some rich Design towards the creatures,
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but the mystery was hid in God; what it would be, and in what manner they could not tell, but by revelation,
but the mystery was hid in God; what it would be, and in what manner they could not tell, but by Revelation,
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though they saw God face to face, yet they could not see this mystery in God's Nature;
though they saw God face to face, yet they could not see this mystery in God's Nature;
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for it lay in his decrees and councels, which the Angels know not, and it was a design from eternity,
for it lay in his decrees and Counsels, which the Angels know not, and it was a Design from eternity,
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before the Angels were acted and contrived in God, yet this must be granted, that they had a manifestation of Christ,
before the Angels were acted and contrived in God, yet this must be granted, that they had a manifestation of christ,
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as to that which concerned themselves, as he was their head, and as they stood in Heaven by him;
as to that which concerned themselves, as he was their head, and as they stood in Heaven by him;
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but as the transactions of it concerned us sinners with the mysterie of it (which is properly the mysterie of the Gospell;) they knew not but by degrees,
but as the transactions of it concerned us Sinners with the mystery of it (which is properly the mystery of the Gospel;) they knew not but by Degrees,
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as it was acted, and are still capable of increase.
as it was acted, and Are still capable of increase.
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When God had broken his mind, opened his councels, in that first promise made to Adam, in renewing of the Covenant with Abraham, in the types and ceremonies of the Law, by all the Prophets;
When God had broken his mind, opened his Counsels, in that First promise made to Adam, in renewing of the Covenant with Abraham, in the types and ceremonies of the Law, by all the prophets;
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so they gathered out the meanes of it, and they got more by the birth of Christ, by his ministry;
so they gathered out the means of it, and they god more by the birth of christ, by his Ministry;
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but there be two great waies, by which Angels come to see much of the mystery of Christ in the Gospell. 1. By seeing the person of Christ. 2. By the Church,
but there be two great ways, by which Angels come to see much of the mystery of christ in the Gospel. 1. By seeing the person of christ. 2. By the Church,
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and the manifestations of Christ to them. For the first;
and the manifestations of christ to them. For the First;
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besides what they have seen in the action of Christ in this world, (formerly spoken of) which yet gave them abundance of insight unto this mystery,
beside what they have seen in the actium of christ in this world, (formerly spoken of) which yet gave them abundance of insight unto this mystery,
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for they first preached the Gospell with joy and gladness to the world. Luk. 2.
for they First preached the Gospel with joy and gladness to the world. Luk. 2.
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They were the first Ministers of the Gospell, in the affirmative, that Christ was come, they preached more of Christ,
They were the First Ministers of the Gospel, in the affirmative, that christ was come, they preached more of christ,
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then all the Prophets did, and with greater joy, they were in a multitude together, praising God,
then all the prophets did, and with greater joy, they were in a multitude together, praising God,
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and saying, peace on earth, &c.
and saying, peace on earth, etc.
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But besides that, the now seeing Christs person in Hea••n, as glorified, and he being the expresse image of the Father, that which expresseth all his heart,
But beside that, the now seeing Christ person in Hea••n, as glorified, and he being the express image of the Father, that which Expresses all his heart,
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and opens all his cabinets, upon whom, all the glory of God to man is acted, the Angels cannot,
and Opens all his cabinets, upon whom, all the glory of God to man is acted, the Angels cannot,
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but by beholding Christ in this consideration, know much of the Gospell from him, Christ being the Epitome, and summe of this mysterie; but yet,
but by beholding christ in this consideration, know much of the Gospel from him, christ being the Epitome, and sum of this mystery; but yet,
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2. The great knowledge, Angels get in these mysteries, is from the Church, from the discoveries of Christ to the Saints.
2. The great knowledge, Angels get in these Mysteres, is from the Church, from the discoveries of christ to the Saints.
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That place of the Apostle, deserves to be opened to this purpose.
That place of the Apostle, deserves to be opened to this purpose.
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Eph. 3.1, 2. where it is said, that one intent of preaching the Gospell is, that Principalities and powers, (names given to Angels) might know by the Church, the manifold wisdome of God.Ephesians 3.1, 2. where it is said, that one intent of preaching the Gospel is, that Principalities and Powers, (names given to Angels) might know by the Church, the manifold Wisdom of God.
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The Apostle had before magnified the preaching of Christ, as the opening of the greatest mysterie, that ever was to be revealed,
The Apostle had before magnified the preaching of christ, as the opening of the greatest mystery, that ever was to be revealed,
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and to set it forth, he saith, first, that it was kept hid from Ages and Generations of men,
and to Set it forth, he Says, First, that it was kept hid from Ages and Generations of men,
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and • … id in God, laid up as the great secret of Gods heart.
and • … id in God, laid up as the great secret of God's heart.
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2. He saith, that the Angels come to get their knowledge of it from the Church;
2. He Says, that the Angels come to get their knowledge of it from the Church;
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the opposition is this, that as it was hid from ages of men, from the beginning of the world,
the opposition is this, that as it was hid from ages of men, from the beginning of the world,
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so it was also hid from the Angels;
so it was also hid from the Angels;
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and as men have the knowledge of it by the preaching of it, so have Angels;
and as men have the knowledge of it by the preaching of it, so have Angels;
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only the Church hath first, they at second hand.
only the Church hath First, they At second hand.
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The Church is the great subject on which all this is to be acted, it is that which concernes them, they are folded up in it, it is a mysterie in them,
The Church is the great Subject on which all this is to be acted, it is that which concerns them, they Are folded up in it, it is a mystery in them,
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as none have been privie to the first contrivance of this mysterie, but these three which bare witnesse to it, the Father, the Word, and the Spirit;
as none have been privy to the First contrivance of this mystery, but these three which bore witness to it, the Father, the Word, and the Spirit;
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so none have the manifestations of it, so glorious as the Saints who are the subjects of it:
so none have the manifestations of it, so glorious as the Saints who Are the subject's of it:
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The manifestations and openings of the mysterie of the Gospell, are not properly in Heaven,
The manifestations and openings of the mystery of the Gospel, Are not properly in Heaven,
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but in the Church, therefore the meeting of the Saints are called Heavenly places, because there Christ makes his Heaven;
but in the Church, Therefore the meeting of the Saints Are called Heavenly places, Because there christ makes his Heaven;
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and though the Angels see the mystery of it, as Christ hath acted it by himselfe, and in his own person;
and though the Angels see the mystery of it, as christ hath acted it by himself, and in his own person;
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yet they cannot see it as it is acted on the hearts of the Saints, which is a new mystery,
yet they cannot see it as it is acted on the hearts of the Saints, which is a new mystery,
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therefore it is called a discovery, of the manifold wisdome of God; and the apostle saith, Col. 1.27. That the riches of the glory of this mystery, is Christ in us.
Therefore it is called a discovery, of the manifold Wisdom of God; and the apostle Says, Col. 1.27. That the riches of the glory of this mystery, is christ in us.
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There is a depth in this mysterie, and such manifold actings of the infinite wisdome of God, that it is impossible for men or Angels to know it all at once.
There is a depth in this mystery, and such manifold actings of the infinite Wisdom of God, that it is impossible for men or Angels to know it all At once.
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It was so vast, that God himselfe was faine to open it by degrees, to act it in parts, by manifold,
It was so vast, that God himself was feign to open it by Degrees, to act it in parts, by manifold,
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and divers actings of his wisdome: And all this to the Church.
and diverse actings of his Wisdom: And all this to the Church.
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If a man will know the mystery of such an Art, he must goe to schoole where that Art is taught.
If a man will know the mystery of such an Art, he must go to school where that Art is taught.
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The great things of Christ are taught in the Church, Christ reveales that there, which he doth no where else;
The great things of christ Are taught in the Church, christ reveals that there, which he does no where Else;
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if Angels will see into the depth of this mysterie, they must goe to school as it were unto the Church.
if Angels will see into the depth of this mystery, they must go to school as it were unto the Church.
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When a company of poor Saints are together, Christ stands in the midst of them, comes downe by the spirit, makes a throne, brings to light, glories that were prepared for them,
When a company of poor Saints Are together, christ Stands in the midst of them, comes down by the Spirit, makes a throne, brings to Light, Glories that were prepared for them,
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before Angels had a being, kept warm, as it were in Gods heart all this while.
before Angels had a being, kept warm, as it were in God's heart all this while.
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It is said, in (1 Cor. 2.) None knowes the things of God, save the spirit, he only searcheth these deep things of God, none exclusively, no not Angels.
It is said, in (1 Cor. 2.) None knows the things of God, save the Spirit, he only Searches these deep things of God, none exclusively, no not Angels.
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Now the spirit is only promised to the Church, and hath his offices on purpose in relation to the Church,
Now the Spirit is only promised to the Church, and hath his Offices on purpose in Relation to the Church,
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and herein lies the exceeding glory of God, that he will discover such a mystery to his poor creature man, which he will make his highest creatures admire.
and herein lies the exceeding glory of God, that he will discover such a mystery to his poor creature man, which he will make his highest creatures admire.
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Thus you see how Angels get their knowledge by the Church.
Thus you see how Angels get their knowledge by the Church.
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When Christ is preached, and his glory laid forth, and soules are taken into it as it were,
When christ is preached, and his glory laid forth, and Souls Are taken into it as it were,
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why Angels come down, and listen, hold their spirituall eares unto the whisperings of the Spirit in the Gospell to us;
why Angels come down, and listen, hold their spiritual ears unto the whisperings of the Spirit in the Gospel to us;
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and yet you must not understand it as if the knowledge they got by the Church were meerly a deduction of conclusions from principles,
and yet you must not understand it as if the knowledge they god by the Church were merely a deduction of conclusions from principles,
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but when they heare and see the Spirit speaking to the Churches, and opening these eternall glories of God in Christ, they see intuitively into it,
but when they hear and see the Spirit speaking to the Churches, and opening these Eternal Glories of God in christ, they see intuitively into it,
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as we see when beames of the Sun on a sudden breake out on the world, they are exceeding quick,
as we see when beams of the Sun on a sudden break out on the world, they Are exceeding quick,
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and take it as by revelation;
and take it as by Revelation;
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they catch up, as it were, the words that are spoken to us, and before they come to our eare they are in their hearts;
they catch up, as it were, the words that Are spoken to us, and before they come to our ear they Are in their hearts;
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for they being spirits know the meaning of the Spirit as soone as ever it is but revealed;
for they being spirits know the meaning of the Spirit as soon as ever it is but revealed;
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neither is it to be understood as if they had no knowledge of Christ without the Church;
neither is it to be understood as if they had no knowledge of christ without the Church;
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for they knew Christ before the Church, and preached Christ unto them;
for they knew christ before the Church, and preached christ unto them;
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but it is meant of the degrees and encrease of their knowledge in these mysteries, the depth of them is laid out before them in the Church;
but it is meant of the Degrees and increase of their knowledge in these Mysteres, the depth of them is laid out before them in the Church;
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because the mystery of Christ concerned man, it was first revealed to him after his fall,
Because the mystery of christ concerned man, it was First revealed to him After his fallen,
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though but very darkly, and unto none else;
though but very darkly, and unto none Else;
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and so now in the discovery of it in the perfection of it there be some things that God reveales to none,
and so now in the discovery of it in the perfection of it there be Some things that God reveals to none,
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but those who are the subjects of it; As we know not the nature of Angels, nor their condition, though we know Christ,
but those who Are the subject's of it; As we know not the nature of Angels, nor their condition, though we know christ,
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because it concernes us more peculiarly: neither do Angels know all that Christ doth, and will reveale to his Saints.
Because it concerns us more peculiarly: neither do Angels know all that christ does, and will reveal to his Saints.
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There is in the things of the Gospell the things themselves in the generall nature and use of them,
There is in the things of the Gospel the things themselves in the general nature and use of them,
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and the glory, and depth, the mystery and fulnesse of them;
and the glory, and depth, the mystery and fullness of them;
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the first Angels knew long since that God should come in our flesh, and procure peace,
the First Angels knew long since that God should come in our Flesh, and procure peace,
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and that he was justified in the spirit, and will save soules;
and that he was justified in the Spirit, and will save Souls;
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but the depth of this mystery, the riches of the Glory of it, the severall mysteries contained in it, they doe not know,
but the depth of this mystery, the riches of the Glory of it, the several Mysteres contained in it, they do not know,
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but as it is opened to them, and that by the Church;
but as it is opened to them, and that by the Church;
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for herein God shewes, as his prerogative, so his distinguishing love, that some choice and blessed things of Christ, shall never be manifested out of God's heart,
for herein God shows, as his prerogative, so his distinguishing love, that Some choice and blessed things of christ, shall never be manifested out of God's heart,
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but to the Saints first, and none shall know them, but by him, in converse with them.
but to the Saints First, and none shall know them, but by him, in converse with them.
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As the mystery of Christ to the Saints, is a peculiar design, so they shall have the peculiar discoveries of it, and others by them.
As the mystery of christ to the Saints, is a peculiar Design, so they shall have the peculiar discoveries of it, and Others by them.
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And the manner whereby they know things, by the spirituall species, wherein they are manifested, and by the seeing of that glory which shines on them in their manifestation.
And the manner whereby they know things, by the spiritual species, wherein they Are manifested, and by the seeing of that glory which shines on them in their manifestation.
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3. This may well be put in as a mystery among the rest, that God thus discovered, is seen of Angels;
3. This may well be put in as a mystery among the rest, that God thus discovered, is seen of Angels;
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for it was a new design, that was carried on in the most unvisiblest way that could be;
for it was a new Design, that was carried on in the most unvisiblest Way that could be;
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It being a mysterie so remote from their particular natures, they having no need of such a discoverie,
It being a mystery so remote from their particular nature's, they having no need of such a discovery,
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and that God should act a thing unknown unto these high creatures, not discover unto them but at second hand as it were, that the greatest design of God, should be hid from these creatures, which lay in his owne bosome as it were, for so long a time;
and that God should act a thing unknown unto these high creatures, not discover unto them but At second hand as it were, that the greatest Design of God, should be hid from these creatures, which lay in his own bosom as it were, for so long a time;
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this is the mysterie which the expression seemes to imply.
this is the mystery which the expression seems to imply.
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(Seene of Angels) And then when God had acted it, and laid out his glory in it, he presents it as a sight of glory to the Angels, that they might see and admire at what God had been doing all this while;(Seen of Angels) And then when God had acted it, and laid out his glory in it, he presents it as a sighed of glory to the Angels, that they might see and admire At what God had been doing all this while;
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this comes nighest the meaning, God hid it from them, untill he had set up Jesus Christ in state and glory,
this comes nighest the meaning, God hid it from them, until he had Set up jesus christ in state and glory,
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and then shewes him in a mysterie to his Angels, that they might fall downe before him,
and then shows him in a mystery to his Angels, that they might fallen down before him,
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and see the unspeakable wisdome of God. To this alludes that phrase, Heb. 1.6.
and see the unspeakable Wisdom of God. To this alludes that phrase, Hebrew 1.6.
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When he brings in the first borne into the world, he saith, let all the Angels worship him;
When he brings in the First born into the world, he Says, let all the Angels worship him;
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God shews the Angels this first begotten of his love and wisdome, and they worship him.
God shows the Angels this First begotten of his love and Wisdom, and they worship him.
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As Nebuchadnezzar, to shew his state and glory, set up an image, that all his Subjects must bow downe before:
As Nebuchadnezzar, to show his state and glory, Set up an image, that all his Subject's must bow down before:
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So did the great God make an image of himselfe in Jesus Christ, by whom he acted the greatest designes of his heart,
So did the great God make an image of himself in jesus christ, by whom he acted the greatest designs of his heart,
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and set it before the Angels to adore; but, 4. Let us see what this mysterie containes, that it should thus affect the Angels;
and Set it before the Angels to adore; but, 4. Let us see what this mystery contains, that it should thus affect the Angels;
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why, if it were nothing else but the manner of its acting, it were enough even to fill them with admiration, that God himselfe should come and assume flesh,
why, if it were nothing Else but the manner of its acting, it were enough even to fill them with admiration, that God himself should come and assume Flesh,
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and be one with it, taking the forme of a servant, emptying his glory as it were,
and be one with it, taking the Form of a servant, emptying his glory as it were,
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and making himselfe of no reputation.
and making himself of no reputation.
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This cannot but astonish the highest apprehensions, meanes to do, the very outside intimates that this is a depth that cannot be sounded.
This cannot but astonish the highest apprehensions, means to do, the very outside intimates that this is a depth that cannot be sounded.
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It is a mystery of unsearchable riches, Eph. 3. In this dispensation there are all the riches of the great God contained;
It is a mystery of unsearchable riches, Ephesians 3. In this Dispensation there Are all the riches of the great God contained;
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It is a way which God hath found out to bring the poore creature into the bosome of all his treasures.
It is a Way which God hath found out to bring the poor creature into the bosom of all his treasures.
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It is a mystery in which all the decrees, and purposes, and thoughts of the heart of God himselfe are acted, in which the manifold wisdome of God is most opened;
It is a mystery in which all the decrees, and Purposes, and thoughts of the heart of God himself Are acted, in which the manifold Wisdom of God is most opened;
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whatever he hath been acting in all the world hath been but in reference to this, to set it forth;
whatever he hath been acting in all the world hath been but in Referente to this, to Set it forth;
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the choisest love in the utmost act, in the greatest variety, at the extreamest disadvantages, is manifested here;
the Choicest love in the utmost act, in the greatest variety, At the Extremest disadvantages, is manifested Here;
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and as it hath been a casting, and contriving in God from eternity, so it will be acting to eternity,
and as it hath been a casting, and contriving in God from eternity, so it will be acting to eternity,
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and there will be no end of it, new wonders of glory will be brought forth through it the longer it is look'd into.
and there will be no end of it, new wonders of glory will be brought forth through it the longer it is looked into.
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And for what concernes their particular, they may well wonder at what God is about in this,
And for what concerns their particular, they may well wonder At what God is about in this,
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when he passeth by the most glorious of all the creation, and acts out the brightest of his glory on poore sinners,
when he passes by the most glorious of all the creation, and acts out the Brightest of his glory on poor Sinners,
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and takes them up to an onenesse with himselfe, and advanceth them with Christ far above principalities and powers,
and Takes them up to an oneness with himself, and Advanceth them with christ Far above principalities and Powers,
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when they see such a designe towards those so far below them, and which had never been so nigh God as themselves;
when they see such a Design towards those so Far below them, and which had never been so High God as themselves;
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when flesh shall be set down at Gods right hand, and exalted above all the Glory of the Creation,
when Flesh shall be Set down At God's right hand, and exalted above all the Glory of the Creation,
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and by that to let out eternall love, to manifest infinite treasures of glory; and all this over and above, and besides what God hath to bestow on them;
and by that to let out Eternal love, to manifest infinite treasures of glory; and all this over and above, and beside what God hath to bestow on them;
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how can the Angels choose but look about them at such a sight? But no more for the opening of it;
how can the Angels choose but look about them At such a sighed? But no more for the opening of it;
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we had need now to apply this, and reflect on our selves.
we had need now to apply this, and reflect on our selves.
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Ʋse 1. Is to shame all our hearts that we are no more affected with Christ,Ʋse 1. Is to shame all our hearts that we Are no more affected with christ,
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and the mysteries of the Gospell;
and the Mysteres of the Gospel;
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who can say that ever they saw this mystery with admiration? it is rather a mystery in this regard to us, that we see little of it that takes our hearts;
who can say that ever they saw this mystery with admiration? it is rather a mystery in this regard to us, that we see little of it that Takes our hearts;
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Shall Angels see this mystery, and be so taken with it, and not we? It concernes not them so particularly, they are not wrapt up in it,
Shall Angels see this mystery, and be so taken with it, and not we? It concerns not them so particularly, they Are not wrapped up in it,
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yet are exceedingly longing for to know it; yea, cannot be content with a bare sight of it, but pry into it;
yet Are exceedingly longing for to know it; yea, cannot be content with a bore sighed of it, but pry into it;
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Oh hearts that the Sons of men have, that magnifie no more this great mystery!
O hearts that the Sons of men have, that magnify no more this great mystery!
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God is come downe among us in a mystery of mercy, riches, love, glory, wisdome, come to let out a fulnesse of all this on our hearts.
God is come down among us in a mystery of mercy, riches, love, glory, Wisdom, come to let out a fullness of all this on our hearts.
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And this is preached in the Gospell, and yet who looks into it? how few hearts are but ordinarily taken with it? who searcheth into it as to the blessedest Cabinet in the world? Christ is not as much esteemed as swine, it is sad to say it;
And this is preached in the Gospel, and yet who looks into it? how few hearts Are but ordinarily taken with it? who Searches into it as to the blessedest Cabinet in the world? christ is not as much esteemed as Swine, it is sad to say it;
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men respect toyes, notions, any thing before it;
men respect toys, notions, any thing before it;
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consider sinner, dost thou make little of that which hath taken up the heart of the great God from eternity, on which he hath set the highest designe of his owne glory, which Angels, creatures of surpassing glory, thinke it their happinesse but to see,
Consider sinner, dost thou make little of that which hath taken up the heart of the great God from eternity, on which he hath Set the highest Design of his own glory, which Angels, creatures of surpassing glory, think it their happiness but to see,
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as it were, though they enjoy not? Oh how unworthy art thou ever to have a glimpse of it!
as it were, though they enjoy not? O how unworthy art thou ever to have a glimpse of it!
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Angels behold the face of God immediately, want nothing, are filled with immortall glory, yet they come down to the Church to heare the manifestations of this mystery, the openings of this Christ:
Angels behold the face of God immediately, want nothing, Are filled with immortal glory, yet they come down to the Church to hear the manifestations of this mystery, the openings of this christ:
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They think they are not happy enough in heaven, but must know what Saints enjoy of this Christ,
They think they Are not happy enough in heaven, but must know what Saints enjoy of this christ,
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as if it were a glory above their attainments.
as if it were a glory above their attainments.
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There be two expressions to this purpose which the Apostle makes use of in Peter, 1 Pet. 1.12. That the Angels desire to look into the things of the Gospell;
There be two expressions to this purpose which the Apostle makes use of in Peter, 1 Pet. 1.12. That the Angels desire to look into the things of the Gospel;
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the word for desire signifies the utmost coveting, or longing after a thing which a man cannot be without;
the word for desire signifies the utmost coveting, or longing After a thing which a man cannot be without;
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Christ is so sweet and blessed an object, and the Gospell so filled with the glory of God, that these blessed creatures cannot containe without seeing of him;
christ is so sweet and blessed an Object, and the Gospel so filled with the glory of God, that these blessed creatures cannot contain without seeing of him;
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their pure spirits would faine be in the bosome of them, and leave their heavenly glory but to converse with Saints about the mystery of God in Christ:
their pure spirits would feign be in the bosom of them, and leave their heavenly glory but to converse with Saints about the mystery of God in christ:
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So the other word intimateth, they desire to looke into them, (NONLATINALPHABET) the word signifies bowing down, to pry heedfully and narrowly into a thing.
So the other word intimateth, they desire to look into them, () the word signifies bowing down, to pry heedfully and narrowly into a thing.
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It is used for the Disciples stooping down and looking into Christs Sepulchre, Joh. 20. (NONLATINALPHABET) the poore disciples did not more heedfully look into Christs grave, to behold their Saviour,
It is used for the Disciples stooping down and looking into Christ Sepulchre, John 20. () the poor Disciples did not more heedfully look into Christ grave, to behold their Saviour,
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than Angels do to see Christ in the Gospell.
than Angels do to see christ in the Gospel.
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So you have it typified of them, Exod. 25. the Cherubims were made looking down towards the mercy-seat, shewing how Angels should desire to peepe into Christs heart, where the seat of mercy is,
So you have it typified of them, Exod 25. the Cherubims were made looking down towards the mercy-seat, showing how Angels should desire to peep into Christ heart, where the seat of mercy is,
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as if they longed to have one glimpse on them; Oh blush you hearts which have made so light of the concernments of the Gospell!
as if they longed to have one glimpse on them; O blush you hearts which have made so Light of the concernments of the Gospel!
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Use 2. How happy are you who have had under the Gospell any manifestations of Christ, any discovery of this mystery to your hearts;Use 2. How happy Are you who have had under the Gospel any manifestations of christ, any discovery of this mystery to your hearts;
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blessed are your eyes for they see, and your eares for they heare;
blessed Are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear;
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you have seen that which never eye saw which is naturall, and what the purest spirits see and wonder at;
you have seen that which never eye saw which is natural, and what the Purest spirits see and wonder At;
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Angels envy not your happinesse, but they vaile to your glory, they are not your corrivals but admirers;
Angels envy not your happiness, but they veil to your glory, they Are not your corrivals but admirers;
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you have these sights laid before you, that Angels would leave their habitations above but to see;
you have these sights laid before you, that Angels would leave their habitations above but to see;
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such dainties spread before you to eat, which Angels every day long for;
such dainties spread before you to eat, which Angels every day long for;
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certainly Saints are kept very high, that these blessed spirits long to feed with them, the leavings of your enjoyments they take up.
Certainly Saints Are kept very high, that these blessed spirits long to feed with them, the leavings of your enjoyments they take up.
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Oh hath God discovered his love to thee in Christ, given thee a sight of his face in Christ, justified and sanctified thee in him;
O hath God discovered his love to thee in christ, given thee a sighed of his face in christ, justified and sanctified thee in him;
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he hath done that for thee that Angels wonder at; know thy own happinesse, pry into thy priviledges:
he hath done that for thee that Angels wonder At; know thy own happiness, pry into thy privileges:
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And if thou canst not wonder enough thy selfe, take in Angels to blesse, and praise,
And if thou Canst not wonder enough thy self, take in Angels to bless, and praise,
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and admire with thee, they desire no better employment;
and admire with thee, they desire no better employment;
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these celestiall, Seraphicall spirits love to sing the tune of the Gospell most, they do service to the Church, administer to them,
these celestial, Seraphical spirits love to sing the tune of the Gospel most, they do service to the Church, administer to them,
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and all their waies, as it were, is to heare something of Christ among, and to know more of this mystery by them.
and all their ways, as it were, is to hear something of christ among, and to know more of this mystery by them.
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Use 3. Let your whole hearts be laid out in the studying of the mysteries of the Gospell, there must needs be some rich jewels in it of unspeakable worth, that God makes Angels to dig for,Use 3. Let your Whole hearts be laid out in the studying of the Mysteres of the Gospel, there must needs be Some rich Jewels in it of unspeakable worth, that God makes Angels to dig for,
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and above all things labour to see the mystery; content not thy selfe with any bare Historicall knowledge,
and above all things labour to see the mystery; content not thy self with any bore Historical knowledge,
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or outward apprehensions of it, but strive to be in the bosome of the injoyments of them,
or outward apprehensions of it, but strive to be in the bosom of the enjoyments of them,
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and let no sight satisfie thee, but what is raising and astonishing thy heart; this sets out the worth of Christ, that he was seen of Angels;
and let no sighed satisfy thee, but what is raising and astonishing thy heart; this sets out the worth of christ, that he was seen of Angels;
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what, barely presented to their sight? no, they saw him with delight, with joy, they were rapt up above themselves, to see such a glorious object.
what, barely presented to their sighed? no, they saw him with delight, with joy, they were rapt up above themselves, to see such a glorious Object.
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Consider it is a mystery, wherein your happinesse is included, your joyes, and comforts, and all your concernments lie in it as in so many folds.
Consider it is a mystery, wherein your happiness is included, your Joys, and comforts, and all your concernments lie in it as in so many folds.
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All the wisdome and love of God is laid out in reference to the making of you happie;
All the Wisdom and love of God is laid out in Referente to the making of you happy;
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the Angels are but in it secondarily, as Christ is their head, that benefit they get by it, which is a high advancement,
the Angels Are but in it secondarily, as christ is their head, that benefit they get by it, which is a high advancement,
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but Christs heart is particularly opened to you, and all his riches made over to you;
but Christ heart is particularly opened to you, and all his riches made over to you;
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and if you will not get to see much of Christ for your selves, to adde to your owne joy,
and if you will not get to see much of christ for your selves, to add to your own joy,
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why get Christ opened to you, for the Angels sake, that they may know more of Christ by thee.
why get christ opened to you, for the Angels sake, that they may know more of christ by thee.
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SERMON VIII. 1 TIM. 3.16. Preached unto the Gentiles, &c.
SERMON VIII. 1 TIM. 3.16. Preached unto the Gentiles, etc.
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YOU have heard of the mystery of Godlinesse in the former particulars, in the inward nature of it,
YOU have herd of the mystery of Godliness in the former particulars, in the inward nature of it,
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as it is acted in the person of Christ, and seen and admired by the Angels, you shall heare it, in regard of the outward manifestation of it to the world,
as it is acted in the person of christ, and seen and admired by the Angels, you shall hear it, in regard of the outward manifestation of it to the world,
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As it was preached to the Gentiles. God would have all the creatures adore this mystery;
As it was preached to the Gentiles. God would have all the creatures adore this mystery;
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therefore first, he presents it to the Angels, discovers the person of Christ to them, they indeed were the fittest creatures to dive in to it, and be taken with it;
Therefore First, he presents it to the Angels, discovers the person of christ to them, they indeed were the Fittest creatures to dive in to it, and be taken with it;
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but it is not only seen by them, but it is preached unto the Gentiles, discovered to the whole world,
but it is not only seen by them, but it is preached unto the Gentiles, discovered to the Whole world,
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and this is the mystery that all the New Testament is filled with, and that God would have took up all the time of the world to preach it in all Nations.
and this is the mystery that all the New Testament is filled with, and that God would have took up all the time of the world to preach it in all nations.
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Full hearts long for vent, and cannot hold, but must open themselves every where.
Full hearts long for vent, and cannot hold, but must open themselves every where.
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God's heart is full of mysteries of love and salvation, and he cannot keep it in,
God's heart is full of Mysteres of love and salvation, and he cannot keep it in,
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but first he must shew it to the Angels, see how they would be taken with it,
but First he must show it to the Angels, see how they would be taken with it,
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and must have it even preached to the Gentiles also, that they might be taken up into it;
and must have it even preached to the Gentiles also, that they might be taken up into it;
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and this is also a part of the mysterie, that God should let Angels see it and preach it abroad to Gentiles.
and this is also a part of the mystery, that God should let Angels see it and preach it abroad to Gentiles.
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Yet observe the difference, it was but seen of Angels, they had but a glimpse of it, it was discovered to them, to raise their admiration,
Yet observe the difference, it was but seen of Angels, they had but a glimpse of it, it was discovered to them, to raise their admiration,
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but not as a mystery properly for them;
but not as a mystery properly for them;
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but it was preached to the Gentiles, proclaimed to them, as if God meant to open his whole mind only to them.
but it was preached to the Gentiles, proclaimed to them, as if God meant to open his Whole mind only to them.
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Preaching being a set way of disco-of very of a mans mind, the great and set way its manifestation, was not to be unto any,
Preaching being a Set Way of disco-of very of a men mind, the great and Set Way its manifestation, was not to be unto any,
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but the Gentiles: This did swell up the glory of it, in the former expression, that it was a sight that the Angels were taken with, worthy to be presented to them,
but the Gentiles: This did swell up the glory of it, in the former expression, that it was a sighed that the Angels were taken with, worthy to be presented to them,
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yea, and as that which was beyond all their attainments;
yea, and as that which was beyond all their attainments;
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what wise men and great men, are taken up with the study of, and stand gazing on, we judge to be some strange and prodigious sight;
what wise men and great men, Are taken up with the study of, and stand gazing on, we judge to be Some strange and prodigious sighed;
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they use not to say out their thoughts on common things, or cast their eyes slightlie on everie thing, see what the Angels, these glorified,
they use not to say out their thoughts on Common things, or cast their eyes slightly on every thing, see what the Angels, these glorified,
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and metaphysicall spirits shall look on with astonishment, and long to see, must needs be some supercaelestiall glory, a mysterie of the greatest depth and fulnesse;
and metaphysical spirits shall look on with astonishment, and long to see, must needs be Some supercaelestiall glory, a mystery of the greatest depth and fullness;
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But this is farther, that this mysterie should be preached unto the Nations of the world, that God should make the great declaration of it to such creatures, as a mysterie for them.
But this is farther, that this mystery should be preached unto the nations of the world, that God should make the great declaration of it to such creatures, as a mystery for them.
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This the Apostle may well call a great mysterie; the summe of it is this:
This the Apostle may well call a great mystery; the sum of it is this:
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That the Lord Jesus Christ, as God manifest in the flesh, and justified in the spirit,
That the Lord jesus christ, as God manifest in the Flesh, and justified in the Spirit,
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and admired by Angels, should be preached to sinfull creatures, and open himselfe unto them in the working of his love and righteousnesse:
and admired by Angels, should be preached to sinful creatures, and open himself unto them in the working of his love and righteousness:
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this is one of the great mysteries of Godlinesse. Here be two things in this one sentence, that make it a mysterie indeed.
this is one of the great Mysteres of Godliness. Here be two things in this one sentence, that make it a mystery indeed.
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1. That Christ should be preached, that Christ should take such a way for the manifesting of the mysteries of his glorie which is so un apt and weak to doe it.
1. That christ should be preached, that christ should take such a Way for the manifesting of the Mysteres of his glory which is so un apt and weak to do it.
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2. To whom he is to be preached, not to Angels, not to pure and spirituall souls,
2. To whom he is to be preached, not to Angels, not to pure and spiritual Souls,
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but to the Gentiles, that is, either first sinners in generall, the Gentiles being the great sinners of the world;
but to the Gentiles, that is, either First Sinners in general, the Gentiles being the great Sinners of the world;
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but especially to the Gentiles, in distinction from the Jewes, the Gentiles being the out-cast of the world:
but especially to the Gentiles, in distinction from the Jews, the Gentiles being the outcast of the world:
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this is the proper meaning of the word here, though the other is comprehended in it;
this is the proper meaning of the word Here, though the other is comprehended in it;
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both these have a great emphasis;
both these have a great emphasis;
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the Gospell hath but few words in it, but vastne of matter, and fulnesse of emphasis in the expression.
the Gospel hath but few words in it, but vastne of matter, and fullness of emphasis in the expression.
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I shall open them both, and set out the mysterie in them.
I shall open them both, and Set out the mystery in them.
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First, That Christ should be preached (NONLATINALPHABET) manifest this mystery in a greater mystery, discover invisible glory, by outward expressions, the riches of his love & life should come out of the mouths of sinfull creatures;
First, That christ should be preached () manifest this mystery in a greater mystery, discover invisible glory, by outward expressions, the riches of his love & life should come out of the mouths of sinful creatures;
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as it was to be manifested to sinners, so even by these that were sinners themselves, to have this treasure in earthen vessels, the way it selfe is a mystery. So the Apostle (1 Cor. 1.21.) after that the world by wisdome knew not God, that is, by all their parts and learning, which they accounted the greatest wisdome,
as it was to be manifested to Sinners, so even by these that were Sinners themselves, to have this treasure in earthen vessels, the Way it self is a mystery. So the Apostle (1 Cor. 1.21.) After that the world by Wisdom knew not God, that is, by all their parts and learning, which they accounted the greatest Wisdom,
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yet all could not bring them to know God: It pleased God by the foolishnesse of preaching, to save them which believe.
yet all could not bring them to know God: It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching, to save them which believe.
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It was a foolish way, and that not only because the world accounts it so,
It was a foolish Way, and that not only Because the world accounts it so,
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but because in it selfe it was a weak and unsuitable way to save soules by, that by the breath of a mortall man, he would break hearts,
but Because in it self it was a weak and unsuitable Way to save Souls by, that by the breath of a Mortal man, he would break hearts,
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and breathe in life, make soules believe, and build them up to heaven, by earth to convey heaven;
and breathe in life, make Souls believe, and built them up to heaven, by earth to convey heaven;
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for one by the outward expression of words, to set forth inward glorie, is but as if one would write in Characters for plainnesse;
for one by the outward expression of words, to Set forth inward glory, is but as if one would write in Characters for plainness;
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speak a mans mind in Hieroglyphicks.
speak a men mind in Hieroglyphics.
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Now, that all the things of Heaven should be opened in such a dark and weak way, ads to the mysterie.
Now, that all the things of Heaven should be opened in such a dark and weak Way, adds to the mystery.
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God might only have shin'd out the glory and opened the nature of Christ, purely and silently by his spirit,
God might only have shined out the glory and opened the nature of christ, purely and silently by his Spirit,
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and then it would bee no mysterie to conceive how things are manifested, but that he will have the spirit reveale them in outward expressions, thorough the mouths of the sinners, to whom it must be revealed;
and then it would be no mystery to conceive how things Are manifested, but that he will have the Spirit reveal them in outward expressions, through the mouths of the Sinners, to whom it must be revealed;
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this is a mystery of it selfe: if a man speak a plaine sentence in an unknown tongue, he speaks a mysterie,
this is a mystery of it self: if a man speak a plain sentence in an unknown tongue, he speaks a mystery,
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so saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 14. he that speaks in an unknown tongue, is as a Barbarian to me, and I to him;
so Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 14. he that speaks in an unknown tongue, is as a Barbarian to me, and I to him;
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just so it is here, for Christ a Heavenly man to be exprest in words and writings,
just so it is Here, for christ a Heavenly man to be expressed in words and writings,
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and God who is not to be seen by any creature, seen in such and such words;
and God who is not to be seen by any creature, seen in such and such words;
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it may well be put in the ranck of these great mysteries;
it may well be put in the rank of these great Mysteres;
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if God had made use of Angels, as he did at Christs birth, to preach these things, it had not been so much, they might have come in state,
if God had made use of Angels, as he did At Christ birth, to preach these things, it had not been so much, they might have come in state,
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and proclaimed Salvation to the sonnes of men, have brought downe the glory of Christ unto our eyes;
and proclaimed Salvation to the Sons of men, have brought down the glory of christ unto our eyes;
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and if Christ himselfe had come in his glorified body, accompanied with Angels, as he shall at the last day, such a way would not have been mysterious;
and if christ himself had come in his glorified body, accompanied with Angels, as he shall At the last day, such a Way would not have been mysterious;
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but for Christ to be preached by poor men, to make that an instrument of the richest discoverie,
but for christ to be preached by poor men, to make that an Instrument of the Richest discovery,
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and to make words to convey life, and our tongues to speak Christ into mens hearts, is a mysterie indeed. Againe;
and to make words to convey life, and our tongues to speak christ into men's hearts, is a mystery indeed. Again;
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That Christ should be preached, that is, first an open way, it is the proclamation of a thing, what is preached is known of all, Christ would not have his mind hid,
That christ should be preached, that is, First an open Way, it is the proclamation of a thing, what is preached is known of all, christ would not have his mind hid,
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but preached to all the world, he would have every soule take notice of his love, and of his glory;
but preached to all the world, he would have every soul take notice of his love, and of his glory;
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he proclaimes it as on the house top; he would have the great mystery of the Gospell preached to all;
he proclaims it as on the house top; he would have the great mystery of the Gospel preached to all;
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let all the world know he hath a designe of salvation on them;
let all the world know he hath a Design of salvation on them;
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so Christ gave in commission to his Apostles, Mat. 28. when he sent them abroad to preach;
so christ gave in commission to his Apostles, Mathew 28. when he sent them abroad to preach;
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go preach the Gospel to every creature, except none; I will have them all to know that life and immortality is brought to light.
go preach the Gospel to every creature, except none; I will have them all to know that life and immortality is brought to Light.
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Christ is a generall good, and therefore is preached to all;
christ is a general good, and Therefore is preached to all;
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he would not have the things of heaven be whispered in the eare of some select soules,
he would not have the things of heaven be whispered in the ear of Some select Souls,
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but preached as on the house top, that if all the world will they may heare with their owne eares the voice of the Lord Jesus, as from heaven, speaking mysteries.
but preached as on the house top, that if all the world will they may hear with their own ears the voice of the Lord jesus, as from heaven, speaking Mysteres.
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2. It is a solemne way, as it is publique, so it is serious, that Christ is to be preached;
2. It is a solemn Way, as it is public, so it is serious, that christ is to be preached;
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It is to be the great work of Ministers to lay him out;
It is to be the great work of Ministers to lay him out;
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the things of the Gospel are to be preached with the greatest solemnity that can be:
the things of the Gospel Are to be preached with the greatest solemnity that can be:
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Preaching is nothing else but men speaking Gods mind in their own language.
Preaching is nothing Else but men speaking God's mind in their own language.
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2. But that which doth indeed make it so great a mystery, is, that Christ is preached to the Gentiles;
2. But that which does indeed make it so great a mystery, is, that christ is preached to the Gentiles;
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the word (NONLATINALPHABET) is used promiscuously, sometimes for to expresse sinners in generall, sometimes properly;
the word () is used promiscuously, sometime for to express Sinners in general, sometime properly;
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for all the world in distinction from the Jews, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile:
for all the world in distinction from the jews, of the Jew First, and also of the Gentile:
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these two names comprehending the whole world, I shall open them both, whereby you may see what a great mystery it is, that Christ should be preached to the Gentiles; that is,
these two names comprehending the Whole world, I shall open them both, whereby you may see what a great mystery it is, that christ should be preached to the Gentiles; that is,
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1. To sinners, that the great discovery of this Christ, who is so glorious, should be preached and proclaimed to Gentiles, the worst of creatures in regard of sin.
1. To Sinners, that the great discovery of this christ, who is so glorious, should be preached and proclaimed to Gentiles, the worst of creatures in regard of since.
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So the name Gentile is put to express all kind of sinners;
So the name Gentile is put to express all kind of Sinners;
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therefore the Apostle when he would expresse the condition of the Gentiles, he cals them sinners of the Gentiles,
Therefore the Apostle when he would express the condition of the Gentiles, he calls them Sinners of the Gentiles,
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because the Gentiles walk'd in nothing but sin, knew not God, Gal. 1.15. So when the Apostle would aggravate the fornication of the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 5.12. he saith there was such fornication among them as was not named, (NONLATINALPHABET) among the Gentiles, that is, among the worst and most notorious sinners, such as the Gentiles were:
Because the Gentiles walked in nothing but since, knew not God, Gal. 1.15. So when the Apostle would aggravate the fornication of the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 5.12. he Says there was such fornication among them as was not nam, () among the Gentiles, that is, among the worst and most notorious Sinners, such as the Gentiles were:
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Yet this Christ, and all the mystery in him, is to be preached unto sinners, not to Angels but Gentiles.
Yet this christ, and all the mystery in him, is to be preached unto Sinners, not to Angels but Gentiles.
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That God should ever have a thought of goodwil to such, is above al our apprehensions, God being so infinitely displeased with them;
That God should ever have a Thought of goodwill to such, is above all our apprehensions, God being so infinitely displeased with them;
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but that he should make sinners the subjects of the utmost discovery of all this glory, terminate and center as it were his heart in them,
but that he should make Sinners the subject's of the utmost discovery of all this glory, terminate and centre as it were his heart in them,
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and let them know that which Angels admire and long to know, this makes up a mystery of it selfe:
and let them know that which Angels admire and long to know, this makes up a mystery of it self:
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for God to make a throne, and set himselfe up in the fulnesse of glory, to preach and proclaime his own riches to some pure and unspotted soules, whose hearts might presently fall down before it, this were something sutable;
for God to make a throne, and Set himself up in the fullness of glory, to preach and proclaim his own riches to Some pure and unspotted Souls, whose hearts might presently fallen down before it, this were something suitable;
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but that sinners, who are the children of wrath, should be this designe;
but that Sinners, who Are the children of wrath, should be this Design;
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all this mystery is to be preached to them as a mystery, to be acted only towards them.
all this mystery is to be preached to them as a mystery, to be acted only towards them.
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Oh how much glory is in this!
O how much glory is in this!
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God is here preaching life, and reconciliation, redemption, glorification, and laying out himselfe in waies of wisdome, righteousnesse to the worst of sinners;
God is Here preaching life, and reconciliation, redemption, glorification, and laying out himself in ways of Wisdom, righteousness to the worst of Sinners;
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nay, which is more, God in this mystery is preached as the peace, the life, the righteousnesse, the propitiation for poore sinners;
nay, which is more, God in this mystery is preached as the peace, the life, the righteousness, the propitiation for poor Sinners;
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what is this but the mystery of free grace acted in infinite wisdome and love to such soules.
what is this but the mystery of free grace acted in infinite Wisdom and love to such Souls.
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The Apostle when he doth but thinke of it he cannot hold, this is a faithfull saying,
The Apostle when he does but think of it he cannot hold, this is a faithful saying,
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and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ came to save sinners, of whom I am the chiefe, saith he, 1 Tim. 1.and worthy of all acceptation, that christ Come to save Sinners, of whom I am the chief, Says he, 1 Tim. 1.
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But secondly, as to sinners in generall, so to the Gentiles; the whole world besides the Jews;
But secondly, as to Sinners in general, so to the Gentiles; the Whole world beside the jews;
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this is the proper meaning of it, respecting the calling in of the Gentiles by preaching, and rejecting the Jews;
this is the proper meaning of it, respecting the calling in of the Gentiles by preaching, and rejecting the jews;
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This the Apostle alwaies makes a great mysterie; the Apostle tels the Colossians, Col. 1.27. that Gods great intent was to make known the riches of the glory of the mystery among the Gentiles.
This the Apostle always makes a great mystery; the Apostle tells the colossians, Col. 1.27. that God's great intent was to make known the riches of the glory of the mystery among the Gentiles.
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It was a mystery that this should not be preached to the Angels, but to sinners;
It was a mystery that this should not be preached to the Angels, but to Sinners;
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but herein is a farther mysterie, that it should be preached to the Gentiles, not the Jews.
but herein is a farther mystery, that it should be preached to the Gentiles, not the jews.
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The Jewes were owned by God as his own people, he pick'd them out from the whole world, put the visible stampe of his glory on them, seemed not to care for the whole world,
The Jews were owned by God as his own people, he picked them out from the Whole world, put the visible stamp of his glory on them, seemed not to care for the Whole world,
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but they, let them sinke or swim they had the Oracles of God among them, the Covenant, Promises, Prophesies, Gods Presence:
but they, let them sink or swim they had the Oracles of God among them, the Covenant, Promises, prophecies, God's Presence:
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But the poore Gentiles, out-casts, for some thousands of yeares left of God in blindnesse and darknesse to serve Devils and their own lusts, not a smile of God on them;
But the poor Gentiles, outcasts, for Some thousands of Years left of God in blindness and darkness to serve Devils and their own Lustiest, not a smile of God on them;
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yet for the Jews to be cast off, have scarce a glimpse of this mysterie,
yet for the jews to be cast off, have scarce a glimpse of this mystery,
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but those Gentiles to be called to the riches of the mysterie, and have preached among them, the Jews had the first offer and refuse of the Gospell, but they soone discharged it;
but those Gentiles to be called to the riches of the mystery, and have preached among them, the jews had the First offer and refuse of the Gospel, but they soon discharged it;
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and now for God to leave his darling people, and let them have but the out-sides of the Gospell, the shadows of it in Types and Ceremonies,
and now for God to leave his darling people, and let them have but the outsides of the Gospel, the shadows of it in Types and Ceremonies,
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and the offer of the substance of it but in grosse as it were;
and the offer of the substance of it but in gross as it were;
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and for God to preach this Christ among the Gentiles, those whom the Jews abominated as sinners, strangers from the Commonwealth of Israel, and without God in the world, that these should be brought under the dispensation of the rich and precious mysterie of the Gospell, may well be put in to greaten the mysterie of Godlinesse.
and for God to preach this christ among the Gentiles, those whom the jews abominated as Sinners, Strangers from the Commonwealth of Israel, and without God in the world, that these should be brought under the Dispensation of the rich and precious mystery of the Gospel, may well be put in to greaten the mystery of Godliness.
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The Apostle in Eph. 3. when he would magnifie his Office in the Ministery, puts in these, that he was sent to preach to the Gentiles,
The Apostle in Ephesians 3. when he would magnify his Office in the Ministry, puts in these, that he was sent to preach to the Gentiles,
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as the highest favour & glory that could be; for he saith in ver. 2. that he had it by revelation:
as the highest favour & glory that could be; for he Says in ver. 2. that he had it by Revelation:
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and he cals it a mysterie, and a mysterie of Christ, and a mysterie which in other ages was not made known unto the Sons of men;
and he calls it a mystery, and a mystery of christ, and a mystery which in other ages was not made known unto the Sons of men;
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and he saith, it is now only made known by the spirit; what is that which all this is spoken of?
and he Says, it is now only made known by the Spirit; what is that which all this is spoken of?
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That the Gentiles should be fellow-heires, and of the same bodie, partakers of his promise in Christ by the Gospell, v. 6. That ever such a blind, miserable, forlorn people, among whom the devils ruled from the beginning of the world, that they should have the promise of Christ made to them,
That the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, partakers of his promise in christ by the Gospel, v. 6. That ever such a blind, miserable, forlorn people, among whom the Devils ruled from the beginning of the world, that they should have the promise of christ made to them,
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and be fellow-heires with the Jews, this is a mysterie that the Apostle boasts of that he is sent to preach it,
and be fellow-heirs with the jews, this is a mystery that the Apostle boasts of that he is sent to preach it,
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and therefore he goes on, as one that could not containe, ver. 8. To me who am lesse than the least of all Saints is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; (Among the Gentiles) there he laies the strength of the priviledge;
and Therefore he Goes on, as one that could not contain, ver. 8. To me who am less than the least of all Saints is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of christ; (Among the Gentiles) there he lays the strength of the privilege;
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as if he had said, that I should be sent to open the mysterie of heaven to such a stupid and blind people, to preach the riches of Christ to these poore Gentiles, this is a dispensation, and a grace indeed.
as if he had said, that I should be sent to open the mystery of heaven to such a stupid and blind people, to preach the riches of christ to these poor Gentiles, this is a Dispensation, and a grace indeed.
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So in another place, Forasmuch as I am the Apostle of the Gentiles I magnifie my Office, Rom. 11.13.
So in Another place, Forasmuch as I am the Apostle of the Gentiles I magnify my Office, Rom. 11.13.
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This must needs be a great mysterie, that the Apostle thought it so high an honour,
This must needs be a great mystery, that the Apostle Thought it so high an honour,
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and such a peculiar grace given him, that he should but preach unto Gentiles;
and such a peculiar grace given him, that he should but preach unto Gentiles;
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And in another place, the Apostle speaking of the manner of his call to this worke, he saith, Gal. 2.8.
And in Another place, the Apostle speaking of the manner of his call to this work, he Says, Gal. 2.8.
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that the spirit of God was mighty in him towards the Gentiles, it was a mighty and great worke,
that the Spirit of God was mighty in him towards the Gentiles, it was a mighty and great work,
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and the Apostle was mightily, and with exceeding actings of powers moved to it.
and the Apostle was mightily, and with exceeding actings of Powers moved to it.
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This was a new designe, never expected to be acted, that God should in the latter end of the world cause the Sun to come into that part of the Zodiack it never was,
This was a new Design, never expected to be acted, that God should in the latter end of the world cause the Sun to come into that part of the Zodiac it never was,
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after it had run its course three thousand yeares, to make a noone-day in the remote and darke places of the world,
After it had run its course three thousand Years, to make a noonday in the remote and dark places of the world,
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and leave the habitable parts of it;
and leave the habitable parts of it;
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that Christ should at last be preached in the fullest riches of his glory to those who had not a benigne aspect of his face in such a time.
that christ should At last be preached in the Fullest riches of his glory to those who had not a benign aspect of his face in such a time.
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Many generations of them went down to hell in multitudes, in droves, not knowing God or Christ, never dreaming of a Saviour,
Many generations of them went down to hell in Multitudes, in droves, not knowing God or christ, never dreaming of a Saviour,
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and now for the Lord Jesus to come and set up his throne among them, open the most precious Cabinets of his love and riches to these poore creatures, here is a mysterie indeed.
and now for the Lord jesus to come and Set up his throne among them, open the most precious Cabinets of his love and riches to these poor creatures, Here is a mystery indeed.
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It was prophesied of Jesus Christ, and put down as one of the blessedest ends of his comming, wherein he should be most glorious, He shall be a light to the Gentiles, Esa. 42.6. Herein lay the glory of Jesus Christ in the Gospell, that he should be set up as a Sun to enlighten the darkest part of the world.
It was prophesied of jesus christ, and put down as one of the blessedest ends of his coming, wherein he should be most glorious, He shall be a Light to the Gentiles, Isaiah 42.6. Herein lay the glory of jesus christ in the Gospel, that he should be Set up as a Sun to enlighten the Darkest part of the world.
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Nay, yet further, none ever thought that Christ should have been preached to them;
Nay, yet further, none ever Thought that christ should have been preached to them;
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for when he first called his Disciples, sent them abroad to preach, and gave them a Commission to go into every City and preach peace, Mat. 10.5. He makes a particular exception, and gives a speciall charge, Go not into the way of the Gentiles;
for when he First called his Disciples, sent them abroad to preach, and gave them a Commission to go into every city and preach peace, Mathew 10.5. He makes a particular exception, and gives a special charge, Go not into the Way of the Gentiles;
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as if he had said, Go any where but among them, there is no peace to be spoken to them,
as if he had said, Go any where but among them, there is no peace to be spoken to them,
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as they have been miserable, so they shall be.
as they have been miserable, so they shall be.
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And yet at last for the richest discoveries of peace and love to be made to them, Christ preached only to them, this is the mysterie, those which were no people to be made a people;
And yet At last for the Richest discoveries of peace and love to be made to them, christ preached only to them, this is the mystery, those which were no people to be made a people;
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for God to be found of those which sought him not, is a wonder. This is that paradox by which the Apostle aggravates the Jewes condition;
for God to be found of those which sought him not, is a wonder. This is that paradox by which the Apostle aggravates the Jews condition;
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Rom. 9.30, 31. What shall we say then, that the Gentiles which followed not after righteousnesse have attained unto righteousnesse, yea, Rom. 9.30, 31. What shall we say then, that the Gentiles which followed not After righteousness have attained unto righteousness, yea,
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even the best righteousnes, that which is of faith: But Israel which followed after the Law of righteousness hath not obtained it. even the best righteousness, that which is of faith: But Israel which followed After the Law of righteousness hath not obtained it.
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The Gentiles they never sought after righteousnesse, they never minded such a thing, yet obtained it;
The Gentiles they never sought After righteousness, they never minded such a thing, yet obtained it;
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Christ came to be a righteousnesse to them, and left the Jewes, who sought to be righteous by their owne workes and endeavours without righteousnesse.
christ Come to be a righteousness to them, and left the Jews, who sought to be righteous by their own works and endeavours without righteousness.
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The newnesse and strangenesse of this, that Christ should be preached to the Gentiles equall with the Jewes,
The newness and strangeness of this, that christ should be preached to the Gentiles equal with the Jews,
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and be brought into the same priviledges, and of the same body, was that which stumbled the Jewes, even against Christ himselfe;
and be brought into the same privileges, and of the same body, was that which stumbled the Jews, even against christ himself;
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they thought it could not be possible that such a generation should ever be looked on by God,
they Thought it could not be possible that such a generation should ever be looked on by God,
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or ever taken it to Covenant with him.
or ever taken it to Covenant with him.
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The Apostle when he doth but thinke of the greatnesse of this mysterie, that Christ should be preached to the Gentiles,
The Apostle when he does but think of the greatness of this mystery, that christ should be preached to the Gentiles,
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and the Jewes cast off, cries out, Oh the depth of the riches both of the Wisdome and Counsell of God,
and the Jews cast off, cries out, O the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and Counsel of God,
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how unsearchable are his judgements, &c. Rom. 11.33.how unsearchable Are his Judgments, etc. Rom. 11.33.
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As if he had said, here is a contrivance of wisdome, and a depth of mercy and love indeed, that God hath shak'd off his old friends,
As if he had said, Here is a contrivance of Wisdom, and a depth of mercy and love indeed, that God hath shaked off his old Friends,
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and taken in strangers, to be teachers of all his riches.
and taken in Strangers, to be Teachers of all his riches.
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Thus you have the summe of what this sentence holds forth, and the opening of a great mysterie;
Thus you have the sum of what this sentence holds forth, and the opening of a great mystery;
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the Gospell, which opens the mysterie of God, is in it selfe a mysterie, in regard of the manner and object of its manifestation.
the Gospel, which Opens the mystery of God, is in it self a mystery, in regard of the manner and Object of its manifestation.
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The former two expressions hold forth what the mystery is, with the glory of it;
The former two expressions hold forth what the mystery is, with the glory of it;
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this is the way of the manifestation of it with the persons, to whom, it is by preaching,
this is the Way of the manifestation of it with the Persons, to whom, it is by preaching,
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and unto the Gentiles; and this likewise goes to make up the greatnesse of the mysterie it selfe.
and unto the Gentiles; and this likewise Goes to make up the greatness of the mystery it self.
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But I shall rather make use of it, then open it further.
But I shall rather make use of it, then open it further.
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1 Ʋse. If this be so, it may informe us, first, how open the heart of God is towards us;
1 Ʋse. If this be so, it may inform us, First, how open the heart of God is towards us;
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he cannot containe his love and grace within himselfe, it is so vast and ardent, he cannot keep his own counsels that are for our good,
he cannot contain his love and grace within himself, it is so vast and Ardent, he cannot keep his own Counsels that Are for our good,
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but must manifest it to us, and that in the openest way, preached and proclaimed, all the mysteries of the Gospell,
but must manifest it to us, and that in the openest Way, preached and proclaimed, all the Mysteres of the Gospel,
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though there be so much of the glory of God in them, yet they are not hid, Christ is laid out to open view.
though there be so much of the glory of God in them, yet they Are not hid, christ is laid out to open view.
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God keeps nothing hid, he will have it preached, let every poor soule know this, that though all the things in the Gospell be secrets in themselves,
God keeps nothing hid, he will have it preached, let every poor soul know this, that though all the things in the Gospel be secrets in themselves,
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yet he will have them opened, he is not shie of speaking any thing, which may be for your good;
yet he will have them opened, he is not shy of speaking any thing, which may be for your good;
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Heaven is opened, God's heart is proclaimed to sinners.
Heaven is opened, God's heart is proclaimed to Sinners.
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Thus light and immortality, is brought to light by the Gospell, God hath set all his glory out in the light, that men may see how they like them, what they are worth, none shall be cosen'd with Christ, they are brought to light, Heaven is brought home to your owne doors, you need not goe out to seek righteousnesse, it is brought to you, peace Preached to every house.
Thus Light and immortality, is brought to Light by the Gospel, God hath Set all his glory out in the Light, that men may see how they like them, what they Are worth, none shall be cozened with christ, they Are brought to Light, Heaven is brought home to your own doors, you need not go out to seek righteousness, it is brought to you, peace Preached to every house.
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Christ will have nothing of his love kept backe, he will have all known what he is, and what he hath done;
christ will have nothing of his love kept back, he will have all known what he is, and what he hath done;
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goe preach the Gospell to every Nation, except none, and preach not only this and that, but preach the Gospell;
go preach the Gospel to every nation, except none, and preach not only this and that, but preach the Gospel;
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what ever may bring joy and gladnesse to poor soules; go to them.
what ever may bring joy and gladness to poor Souls; go to them.
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Christ preached to the Gentiles, what is it but this, that he would have all his glorie laid out before them? Oh Brethren,
christ preached to the Gentiles, what is it but this, that he would have all his glory laid out before them? O Brothers,
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how cheap are the mysteries of the Gospell!
how cheap Are the Mysteres of the Gospel!
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you may have them for taking, you may know them, if you will lend an eare to them;
you may have them for taking, you may know them, if you will lend an ear to them;
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the word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth; Christ is proclaim'd in the streets.
the word is High thee, even in thy Mouth; christ is proclaimed in the streets.
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Oh what love is in this, that God should manifest Christ and his deepest mysteries to us, by such a familiar and sweet way!
O what love is in this, that God should manifest christ and his Deepest Mysteres to us, by such a familiar and sweet Way!
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to tell his mind to us, by such a course medium! open his heart to us!
to tell his mind to us, by such a course medium! open his heart to us!
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by our own mouths, it doth manifestly demonstrate to us, how willing he is, that we should know all his heart.
by our own mouths, it does manifestly demonstrate to us, how willing he is, that we should know all his heart.
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Let me therefore exhort you, to come and buy milke without money, Christ is laid open for every mans good, he is for every mans pennie;
Let me Therefore exhort you, to come and buy milk without money, christ is laid open for every men good, he is for every men penny;
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Christ deales not underhand with you, you shall see what you buy, he is not shie nor close in his spirit, but is preached to you.
christ deals not underhand with you, you shall see what you buy, he is not shy nor close in his Spirit, but is preached to you.
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What doth the Gospell say? but here is Christ, as wisdome, righteousnesse, &c. Take him,
What does the Gospel say? but Here is christ, as Wisdom, righteousness, etc. Take him,
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and doe what you will with him:
and doe what you will with him:
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Preaching is but a declaring this, that life and light is in Christ for you, that eternal love waits for you;
Preaching is but a declaring this, that life and Light is in christ for you, that Eternal love waits for you;
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that what ever may do you good is provided for you.
that what ever may do you good is provided for you.
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Oh will soules now refuse Christ, when he is brought to their very eares, they may heare him speak of his riches,
O will Souls now refuse christ, when he is brought to their very ears, they may hear him speak of his riches,
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and glorie, and love to them: Oh neglect not so great salvation.
and glory, and love to them: O neglect not so great salvation.
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2. It informes us, what is the worke of Ministers, to preach Christ, to open the mysterie of the Gospell, to sinners;
2. It informs us, what is the work of Ministers, to preach christ, to open the mystery of the Gospel, to Sinners;
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what ever men preach besides Christ, is but by the bie, the great duty is to lay out Christ.
what ever men preach beside christ, is but by the bye, the great duty is to lay out christ.
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Ministers must draw out Christs blood freely;
Ministers must draw out Christ blood freely;
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let the Gospell be preached as it is discovered, without any limitation of mercie and love, without any exception of soules from Christ.
let the Gospel be preached as it is discovered, without any limitation of mercy and love, without any exception of Souls from christ.
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3. It informes us, to whom Christ must be preached, unto sinners, not only Saints, but sinners;
3. It informs us, to whom christ must be preached, unto Sinners, not only Saints, but Sinners;
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unto Gentiles, who were the worst of sinners.
unto Gentiles, who were the worst of Sinners.
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Christ must be laid out before the eies of sinners, offered to sinners, as sinners, in their lowest condition, notwithstanding all their vilenesse.
christ must be laid out before the eyes of Sinners, offered to Sinners, as Sinners, in their lowest condition, notwithstanding all their vileness.
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But it may be some may stumble at this, therefore I would cleer it up, that sinnes are the proper subject, to whom the Gospell must be preached, without any qualification,
But it may be Some may Stumble At this, Therefore I would clear it up, that Sins Are the proper Subject, to whom the Gospel must be preached, without any qualification,
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but beleeving and laying hold upon Jesus Christ. Christ is to be first offered unto sinners, under no other consideration but as sinners;
but believing and laying hold upon jesus christ. christ is to be First offered unto Sinners, under no other consideration but as Sinners;
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when it is said here, that this mysterie was preached to the Gentiles, what is the meaning of it,
when it is said Here, that this mystery was preached to the Gentiles, what is the meaning of it,
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but life and salvation was preached, that is, offered to them.
but life and salvation was preached, that is, offered to them.
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Christ must be preached according to the end and intent of his death, and of his offices;
christ must be preached according to the end and intent of his death, and of his Offices;
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now Christ dyed for sinners, for the ungodly, he came on purpose to save sinners, therefore he must be offered first to sinners, as such as he suffered for.
now christ died for Sinners, for the ungodly, he Come on purpose to save Sinners, Therefore he must be offered First to Sinners, as such as he suffered for.
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He dyed not for such and such sinners so humbled, so qualified, but for sinners absolutely to take away their sin.
He died not for such and such Sinners so humbled, so qualified, but for Sinners absolutely to take away their since.
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When we preach Christ, what doe we declare but Christ as dead, and risen againe, for life to sinners.
When we preach christ, what do we declare but christ as dead, and risen again, for life to Sinners.
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And the truth is, men are capable of the Gospell, under no other notion but as sinners;
And the truth is, men Are capable of the Gospel, under no other notion but as Sinners;
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for it offers righteousness and free justification, reconciliation and redemption, which respects purely sinners; none need Christ but only such, a righteous Christ is for a sinfull creature.
for it offers righteousness and free justification, reconciliation and redemption, which respects purely Sinners; none need christ but only such, a righteous christ is for a sinful creature.
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When Jesus Christ comes to any soul, he finds him ungodly, and yet justifies him;
When jesus christ comes to any soul, he finds him ungodly, and yet Justifies him;
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though still this is to be taken in, though Christ be to be preached unto sinners,
though still this is to be taken in, though christ be to be preached unto Sinners,
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yet none but such and such sinners doe receive him; or beleeve upon him, whose hearts he moves, and makes see the need of him;
yet none but such and such Sinners do receive him; or believe upon him, whose hearts he moves, and makes see the need of him;
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though Christ belongs to sinners, and came into the world on purpose to save them, yet these sinners which he doth save, he convinceth and humbleth, and makes beleeve;
though christ belongs to Sinners, and Come into the world on purpose to save them, yet these Sinners which he does save, he Convinces and Humbleth, and makes believe;
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yet we must preach Christ, according to the true intent, and proper end of Christs mission and commission, which was to save sinners,
yet we must preach christ, according to the true intent, and proper end of Christ mission and commission, which was to save Sinners,
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and if men beleeve not, and are not sensible of their need, and want of Christ, we must shake off the dust of our feet.
and if men believe not, and Are not sensible of their need, and want of christ, we must shake off the dust of our feet.
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2. Use. If this be so, then let no sinne discourage thee from beleeving, and going to Christ, Christ is given to thee, on no other termes,
2. Use. If this be so, then let no sin discourage thee from believing, and going to christ, christ is given to thee, on no other terms,
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then as thou art a sinner, and he a Saviour; let thy condition be what it will, it cannot be worse then the Gentiles was:
then as thou art a sinner, and he a Saviour; let thy condition be what it will, it cannot be Worse then the Gentiles was:
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what if thou hast lived long in sin, hast been a stranger from God, yea, worship• the very Devils as they did? Christ and all the mysterie of the Gospell is to be preached to thee,
what if thou hast lived long in since, hast been a stranger from God, yea, worship• the very Devils as they did? christ and all the mystery of the Gospel is to be preached to thee,
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and if preached, thou mayest beleeve.
and if preached, thou Mayest believe.
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Let all the world know, that grace is not circumscribed, that Christ is not daintie of his love.
Let all the world know, that grace is not circumscribed, that christ is not dainty of his love.
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We are commanded to proclaime peace, even to those which are afar off, even cursed Gentiles. Oh except not your selves out of the termes of the Gospell,
We Are commanded to proclaim peace, even to those which Are afar off, even cursed Gentiles. O except not your selves out of the terms of the Gospel,
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when the worst of sinners may come and be welcome to the richest things of Jesus Christ,
when the worst of Sinners may come and be welcome to the Richest things of jesus christ,
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yea, to drinke of Christ's owne heart blood.
yea, to drink of Christ's own heart blood.
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What a sad thing is this, that thou shouldst be more shie of Christ, then he of thee;
What a sad thing is this, that thou Shouldst be more shy of christ, then he of thee;
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what is Christ but a Saviour? for whom hath he done all for, but for sinners, such as thou art? suppose but any righteousnesse in thy selfe,
what is christ but a Saviour? for whom hath he done all for, but for Sinners, such as thou art? suppose but any righteousness in thy self,
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or any thing but sinne, and thou layest a ground worke of destroying the end of Christ's comming:
or any thing but sin, and thou layest a ground work of destroying the end of Christ's coming:
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If thou hast no sinne, God hath done nothing for thee;
If thou hast no sin, God hath done nothing for thee;
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if sinne hinder thee from Christ, it is, because thou knowest not what Christ is made for thee.
if sin hinder thee from christ, it is, Because thou Knowest not what christ is made for thee.
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We can doe no more then preach Christ to the Gentiles, offer him as a full and compleat Saviour for sinners,
We can do no more then preach christ to the Gentiles, offer him as a full and complete Saviour for Sinners,
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and if you being sinners, keep you from Christ, it must be, because you thinke not Christ to be a Saviour.
and if you being Sinners, keep you from christ, it must be, Because you think not christ to be a Saviour.
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We have commission, not to over-heat Christ's blood, but give it to soules, as they can take it;
We have commission, not to overheat Christ's blood, but give it to Souls, as they can take it;
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and I here professe this day, that if thou be a Gentile, the veriest wretch that ever the world bore, Christ is preached unto thee,
and I Here profess this day, that if thou be a Gentile, the veriest wretch that ever the world boar, christ is preached unto thee,
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and thou art one, who mayest have all the mysterie of the Gospell discovered to thee.
and thou art one, who Mayest have all the mystery of the Gospel discovered to thee.
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Stand not mincing of the Gospell, make not criticall exceptions against Jesus Christ; it is sufficient thou art a sinner, thou needest adde no more sins;
Stand not mincing of the Gospel, make not critical exceptions against jesus christ; it is sufficient thou art a sinner, thou Needest add no more Sins;
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and if thou be a sinner, Christ is offered unto thee.
and if thou be a sinner, christ is offered unto thee.
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I, this mystery is a design of free grace, and knows no other objects to act upon but such as thou art. Oh lye at Christs feet;
I, this mystery is a Design of free grace, and knows no other objects to act upon but such as thou art. O lie At Christ feet;
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lay thy eare at the mouth of the Gospell, it speakes nothing but mysteries of love and life to thee.
lay thy ear At the Mouth of the Gospel, it speaks nothing but Mysteres of love and life to thee.
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Lastly, If it be so, here is a new object for your admiration;
Lastly, If it be so, Here is a new Object for your admiration;
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that God should contrive such a mysterie, and manifest it unto us, that we, we wretched ones should be the subjects of such transactions, what reason have we to blesse and admire the love of God to us? Free grace hath no bounds:
that God should contrive such a mystery, and manifest it unto us, that we, we wretched ones should be the subject's of such transactions, what reason have we to bless and admire the love of God to us? Free grace hath no bounds:
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It hath not only wrought in Gods heart, but it breakes out to all the world, stands up and cries, grace, grace to all the world;
It hath not only wrought in God's heart, but it breaks out to all the world, Stands up and cries, grace, grace to all the world;
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how ought we to prize the preaching of the Gospell, which is a revelation of the mystery of Christ to us? God could have revealed all this immediately to his Elect,
how ought we to prize the preaching of the Gospel, which is a Revelation of the mystery of christ to us? God could have revealed all this immediately to his Elect,
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and have made no more ado;
and have made no more ado;
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but he will have it preached, this shall be the ordinary and common way of the manifestation of the great mysteries of the Gospell,
but he will have it preached, this shall be the ordinary and Common Way of the manifestation of the great Mysteres of the Gospel,
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and those which cast off preaching renounce the way of God, whereby he will open his hidden treasures. Oh brethren!
and those which cast off preaching renounce the Way of God, whereby he will open his hidden treasures. O brothers!
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thinke what cause you have to admire that Christ is preached to you, his love manifested in such a way;
think what cause you have to admire that christ is preached to you, his love manifested in such a Way;
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you have Christ taught in your streets, the sweet sound of the Gospell in your eares;
you have christ taught in your streets, the sweet found of the Gospel in your ears;
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what should take up your hearts but this? What better newes unto sinners than to heare of a Saviour? The Gospell speakes nothing but glad tidings to poore soules;
what should take up your hearts but this? What better news unto Sinners than to hear of a Saviour? The Gospel speaks nothing but glad tidings to poor Souls;
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it gives out the spirits of life and immortality to refresh the soule. You that were Gentiles, Christ is preached to you, beleeve, and close in the Gospell,
it gives out the spirits of life and immortality to refresh the soul. You that were Gentiles, christ is preached to you, believe, and close in the Gospel,
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lest it happen to you as to the Jews, that Christ be preached no more to you;
lest it happen to you as to the jews, that christ be preached no more to you;
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when Christ declares such great things he lookes for attendance, and woe to those soules that obey not such a Gospell.
when christ declares such great things he looks for attendance, and woe to those Souls that obey not such a Gospel.
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SERMON VII. 1 TIM. 3.16. Beleeved on in the World, &c. THe mystery of Godlinesse is comprehended in two things:
SERMON VII. 1 TIM. 3.16. Believed on in the World, etc. THe mystery of Godliness is comprehended in two things:
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Gods actings towards us, and our actings towards God;
God's actings towards us, and our actings towards God;
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of the first you have heard in the former expressions, how richly and sutably God hath discovered himselfe to the salvation of his poore creature, man;
of the First you have herd in the former expressions, how richly and suitably God hath discovered himself to the salvation of his poor creature, man;
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God himselfe personates us in our condition, and so transacts our happinesse, and that we might have the comfort of it, proclaimes it by preaching,,
God himself personates us in our condition, and so transacts our happiness, and that we might have the Comfort of it, proclaims it by preaching,,
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even unto the Gentiles, the most forlorne and contemptiblest soules, and this is the right line in which the greatnesse of this mystery is conveyed;
even unto the Gentiles, the most forlorn and contemptiblest Souls, and this is the right line in which the greatness of this mystery is conveyed;
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for that it was seen of Angels, is but collaterall to it, to make up the glory of it ab extra, from the admiration of such divine creatures,
for that it was seen of Angels, is but collateral to it, to make up the glory of it ab extra, from the admiration of such divine creatures,
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when they did but look on it;
when they did but look on it;
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but yet this mystery goes on still in its greatnesse, even in regard of our actings towards it;
but yet this mystery Goes on still in its greatness, even in regard of our actings towards it;
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and this is put in among the rest, to fill it up, that it was beleeved on in the world;
and this is put in among the rest, to fill it up, that it was believed on in the world;
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the receiving of Jesus Christ, and beleeving on him, as the Author of life and salvation,
the receiving of jesus christ, and believing on him, as the Author of life and salvation,
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and the righteousnesse, and redemption of poor sinners, is one part of the great mystery of godlinesse, and that which is as much to be admired as any of the rest.
and the righteousness, and redemption of poor Sinners, is one part of the great mystery of godliness, and that which is as much to be admired as any of the rest.
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Let us first looke on it, in relation to the other parts of this mysterie, then consider it in it selfe.
Let us First look on it, in Relation to the other parts of this mystery, then Consider it in it self.
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First, consider it as with the rest, and it is one of the greatest parts of the mystery;
First, Consider it as with the rest, and it is one of the greatest parts of the mystery;
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for the acting and contriving of this in God's owne heart, he had no opposition, all was done in light and glory;
for the acting and contriving of this in God's own heart, he had no opposition, all was done in Light and glory;
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but when it was acted on us, there was the opposition, light and darkenesse striving together;
but when it was acted on us, there was the opposition, Light and darkness striving together;
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yet one would think this should be no mystery at all, for us to beleeve this which was so much for our own eternall good.
yet one would think this should be no mystery At all, for us to believe this which was so much for our own Eternal good.
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Who will wonder at a starved begger, to take bread that is offered him? or for a poor prisoner condemned, to take a pardon? all the wonder is, that the man should be so bountifull,
Who will wonder At a starved beggar, to take bred that is offered him? or for a poor prisoner condemned, to take a pardon? all the wonder is, that the man should be so bountiful,
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as to part with the bread out of his own belly, to give the beggar,
as to part with the bred out of his own belly, to give the beggar,
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and that the K. should be so gracious, as to grant the pardon to such a wretch;
and that the K. should be so gracious, as to grant the pardon to such a wretch;
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yet the Holy Ghost sets this downe as an equall mystery with the rest, that Christ should be beleeved on in the world, which is no more,
yet the Holy Ghost sets this down as an equal mystery with the rest, that christ should be believed on in the world, which is no more,
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but that sinners should receive and entertaine that glory, which is let downe from Heaven, to blesse them withall, to lay hold on that Rock, without which, they are drowned for ever;
but that Sinners should receive and entertain that glory, which is let down from Heaven, to bless them withal, to lay hold on that Rock, without which, they Are drowned for ever;
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to accept of that grace, which only can bring salvation to them, to give up themselves to be saved by the infinite riches of love and glory;
to accept of that grace, which only can bring salvation to them, to give up themselves to be saved by the infinite riches of love and glory;
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yet this is a mysterie, that ever this Christ should be thus beleeved on.
yet this is a mystery, that ever this christ should be thus believed on.
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That God should be manifest in flesh, to save such sinners as we are, why his own infinite love prompted him to it, he had a design of glory out of it, he knew what he did, it was an essay of acting out his wisdome and love,
That God should be manifest in Flesh, to save such Sinners as we Are, why his own infinite love prompted him to it, he had a Design of glory out of it, he knew what he did, it was an essay of acting out his Wisdom and love,
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and that he was seen of Angels;
and that he was seen of Angels;
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such sagacious and spirituall creatures, is not so much wonder, for who was fit to behold such an object,
such sagacious and spiritual creatures, is not so much wonder, for who was fit to behold such an Object,
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but such blessed spirits, and that it should be preached to the Gentiles, may yet be conceived:
but such blessed spirits, and that it should be preached to the Gentiles, may yet be conceived:
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For, God to proclaime it to us, and open his heart, was exceeding glorious, yet still this was God letting out his owne love to us;
For, God to proclaim it to us, and open his heart, was exceeding glorious, yet still this was God letting out his own love to us;
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but that sinners, who lie in darkenesse, know nothing of God, should beleeve this; this is yet a farther mysterie, and as great as any of the others.
but that Sinners, who lie in darkness, know nothing of God, should believe this; this is yet a farther mystery, and as great as any of the Others.
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But to open it more fully, that we may see wherein this mysterie lies in this expression, I shall lay downe these particulars;
But to open it more Fully, that we may see wherein this mystery lies in this expression, I shall lay down these particulars;
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It will be a mystery if you consider, 1. The condition which the world is in. 2. The nature of beleeving. 3. The difficulties,
It will be a mystery if you Consider, 1. The condition which the world is in. 2. The nature of believing. 3. The difficulties,
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and disadvantages, to the worke of beleeving. 4. The requisites to such an act. For the first.
and disadvantages, to the work of believing. 4. The requisites to such an act. For the First.
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That Christ should be beleeved on in the world; by the world is meant the Gentiles, unto whom Christ was to be preached.
That christ should be believed on in the world; by the world is meant the Gentiles, unto whom christ was to be preached.
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Now, the whole world lay in wickednesse, averse from God, scorning the name of Christ;
Now, the Whole world lay in wickedness, averse from God, scorning the name of christ;
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the condition of the world was a condition of utter darkenesse, they were given up to blindnesse,
the condition of the world was a condition of utter darkness, they were given up to blindness,
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and hardnesse of heart, they walked in the vally of the shadow of death, under the power of the Devill, ruling in their hearts,
and hardness of heart, they walked in the valley of the shadow of death, under the power of the devil, ruling in their hearts,
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as children of disobedience, dead in trespasses and sins, 2 Eph. 1, 2, 3. What a wonder is it,
as children of disobedience, dead in Trespasses and Sins, 2 Ephesians 1, 2, 3. What a wonder is it,
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for blind men to see, though it be the best thing which may doe them good;
for blind men to see, though it be the best thing which may do them good;
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for dead men to be sensible of a miserable condition, or of any thing that lies upon them;
for dead men to be sensible of a miserable condition, or of any thing that lies upon them;
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such were all the world, running with full careere to sin, and Hell, and will not be stopt, delighting in sin as their meat and drinke, serving their lust and the Devill as their God;
such were all the world, running with full career to since, and Hell, and will not be stopped, delighting in since as their meat and drink, serving their lust and the devil as their God;
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men not only not sensible of their owne estate, but having the name of that which may reforme them:
men not only not sensible of their own estate, but having the name of that which may reform them:
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Now, for such to receive and entertaine a Christ, submit to the glory of the Gospell, must needs be a mysterie:
Now, for such to receive and entertain a christ, submit to the glory of the Gospel, must needs be a mystery:
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how such blind soules can see the light of the glory of God, such dead hearts entertaine joyfully a living Christ,
how such blind Souls can see the Light of the glory of God, such dead hearts entertain joyfully a living christ,
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and be brought from death to life, from the power of Satan to God, be transformed into light and life, be taken up into glory, may well be put on the account of the mysterie;
and be brought from death to life, from the power of Satan to God, be transformed into Light and life, be taken up into glory, may well be put on the account of the mystery;
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of the Gospell, and adde to its greatnesse.
of the Gospel, and add to its greatness.
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But 2. What is meant by beleeving? in generall here Faith is put for all graces,
But 2. What is meant by believing? in general Here Faith is put for all graces,
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and all the glorious workings of God in our hearts, beleeving being the first and the choicest grace, every grace in our hearts makes up a mysterie;
and all the glorious workings of God in our hearts, believing being the First and the Choicest grace, every grace in our hearts makes up a mystery;
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and beleeving here comprehends all the workings of our hearts, in relation to the designe of God in the Gospell,
and believing Here comprehends all the workings of our hearts, in Relation to the Design of God in the Gospel,
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as the manifestation of God in flesh, and his justification in spirit, is put for all the worke of redemption and justification, the foundation of it being surely laid in that,
as the manifestation of God in Flesh, and his justification in Spirit, is put for all the work of redemption and justification, the Foundation of it being surely laid in that,
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so all the workings of it in our hearts, is summed up in beleeving:
so all the workings of it in our hearts, is summed up in believing:
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How our hearts should take in all this love, and be turned into it, and live in it; this is a mysterie indeed;
How our hearts should take in all this love, and be turned into it, and live in it; this is a mystery indeed;
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but especially, beleeving is to be taken properly for the Faith it selfe, which is nothing else,
but especially, believing is to be taken properly for the Faith it self, which is nothing Else,
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but a closing with, a receiving of, and laying hold on Jesus Christ;
but a closing with, a receiving of, and laying hold on jesus christ;
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now if you look into the nature of this Faith, you will find it a mysterie, that Christ should be beleeved on in the world. 1. A renunciation of selfe. 2. A reall and full closing with Jesus Christ. 3. It is a receiving Christ on his own tearmes. For the first;
now if you look into the nature of this Faith, you will find it a mystery, that christ should be believed on in the world. 1. A renunciation of self. 2. A real and full closing with jesus christ. 3. It is a receiving christ on his own terms. For the First;
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That a man should renounce himselfe, and be nothing, it is the hardest strait that Nature is put to, selfe being the principle and end of all mens actions by Nature,
That a man should renounce himself, and be nothing, it is the Hardest strait that Nature is put to, self being the principle and end of all men's actions by Nature,
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and that which lies diametrically opposite to the mystery of godlinesse, for a poor creature, whose Nature and actings, can comply with nothing but selfe, to abjure it,
and that which lies diametrically opposite to the mystery of godliness, for a poor creature, whose Nature and actings, can comply with nothing but self, to abjure it,
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and cast away all, yea abhorre and loth selfe, as its misery;
and cast away all, yea abhor and loath self, as its misery;
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what shall we thinke of this? can it amount to lesse then a mystery, to see Nature not only to be weakned,
what shall we think of this? can it amount to less then a mystery, to see Nature not only to be weakened,
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but turn'd against it selfe, and acting contrary to its owne principles? As to see light thinks descend,
but turned against it self, and acting contrary to its own principles? As to see Light thinks descend,
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and heavy ascend, and that against its nature.
and heavy ascend, and that against its nature.
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Selfe is the predominant principle of the world, it rules like the sole Monarch, and there is no absolute Monarch but selfe;
Self is the predominant principle of the world, it rules like the sole Monarch, and there is no absolute Monarch but self;
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it rules in the most noble naturall breasts, and is that which is founded in the nature of things.
it rules in the most noble natural breasts, and is that which is founded in the nature of things.
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But now, when a man beleeves he goes directly against naturall selfe, he saith he is nothing, nor can doe nothing;
But now, when a man believes he Goes directly against natural self, he Says he is nothing, nor can do nothing;
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and not only is beleeving a denyall of the worst selfe, sin and lust, (which yet is as a mans right eye,
and not only is believing a denial of the worst self, since and lust, (which yet is as a men right eye,
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yea, as the Caule of a mans heart) but he denies honest selfe, and religious selfe, selfe drest and adorn'd, selfe righteousnesse and actings, selfe adorned with the most glorious endowments,
yea, as the Caul of a men heart) but he Denies honest self, and religious self, self dressed and adorned, self righteousness and actings, self adorned with the most glorious endowments,
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and richest performances, selfe naturall and acquired, yea, and a soul contrary to all its motions, both rationall and seemingly godlie beleeves on Jesus Christ.
and Richest performances, self natural and acquired, yea, and a soul contrary to all its motions, both rational and seemingly godly believes on jesus christ.
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Take a raised and high spirit, one who hath built his nest in the Starres, in regard of speculation,
Take a raised and high Spirit, one who hath built his nest in the Stars, in regard of speculation,
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and one whom the world can say nothing in regard of converse unto;
and one whom the world can say nothing in regard of converse unto;
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for him to come and submit to a Christ, to throw downe all that ever he hath studyed,
for him to come and submit to a christ, to throw down all that ever he hath studied,
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as dung and drosse, to descend and come into the lower parts of the earth, and looke on himselfe as the poorest despicablest, and undonnest creature in the world;
as dung and dross, to descend and come into the lower parts of the earth, and look on himself as the Poorest despicable, and undonnest creature in the world;
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one that knowes not the way to happinesse, (which he must doe, if he beleeve) why this is the mysterie.
one that knows not the Way to happiness, (which he must do, if he believe) why this is the mystery.
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Selfe is sometime so painted, acted in so much state, and so spirituallised, (as it were) set out with such ornaments, both of nature, art,
Self is sometime so painted, acted in so much state, and so spirituallised, (as it were) Set out with such Ornament, both of nature, art,
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and morally spirituall gifts, that it would make any spirit in love with it;
and morally spiritual Gifts, that it would make any Spirit in love with it;
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yet when a soule comes to beleeve on Christ, he must renounce all these as dung and drosse, the worst of things, in regard of saving his soule,
yet when a soul comes to believe on christ, he must renounce all these as dung and dross, the worst of things, in regard of Saving his soul,
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or in comparison of Jesus Christ. This is death to a man;
or in comparison of jesus christ. This is death to a man;
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Nature would as lieve be damned, as entertaine such a proposition, and cast it selfe out of such a priviledge, that it looks on as its birth-right;
Nature would as lieve be damned, as entertain such a proposition, and cast it self out of such a privilege, that it looks on as its birthright;
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yet there was no soule that ever beleeved on Jesus Christ, but did willingly doe this.
yet there was no soul that ever believed on jesus christ, but did willingly do this.
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Paul, when he begins to reckon up his priviledges, both of his birth and education,Paul, when he begins to reckon up his privileges, both of his birth and education,
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and the strictnesse of his life, one would have thought he needed no more, Phil. 3. (and he thought so to) selfe was so richly accomplished, not only against the Law, but the Gospell;
and the strictness of his life, one would have Thought he needed no more, Philip 3. (and he Thought so to) self was so richly accomplished, not only against the Law, but the Gospel;
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he was borne in the Church, had the priviledges of a Saint, was blamelesse in the Law;
he was born in the Church, had the privileges of a Saint, was blameless in the Law;
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yet when he came to beleeve, he was glad to cast away all this, as the off-scouring of the world;
yet when he Come to believe, he was glad to cast away all this, as the offscouring of the world;
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he was alive once, and thought himselfe a glorious one; but he dyed to all these, they were all as dead things to him.
he was alive once, and Thought himself a glorious one; but he died to all these, they were all as dead things to him.
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For a man, not only to deny his lusts, that are his Nature, (and so deare,
For a man, not only to deny his Lustiest, that Are his Nature, (and so deer,
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as many venture the wrath of God for) but his performances, which he hath been in for a long time,
as many venture the wrath of God for) but his performances, which he hath been in for a long time,
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and throw down the glorious structure of duty, he hath been building for 20, 30, 40 yeers together, with all the curious paintings of formality:
and throw down the glorious structure of duty, he hath been building for 20, 30, 40 Years together, with all the curious paintings of formality:
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You had better tell men of parting with God, Christ, Heaven, yea, of all the good of soule and body, rather then of such a thing.
You had better tell men of parting with God, christ, Heaven, yea, of all the good of soul and body, rather then of such a thing.
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This selfe is the bottome and originall, of all sinne, it is that which is the very constitution of our Natures:
This self is the bottom and original, of all sin, it is that which is the very constitution of our Nature's:
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Selfe hath been borne and bred with us;
Self hath been born and bred with us;
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it lives in our bosomes, hath been the old companion in all our actions, and to be cast off at last, and hated, is very hard;
it lives in our bosoms, hath been the old Companion in all our actions, and to be cast off At last, and hated, is very hard;
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it is easier to change the course of the Sun, and turne Heaven into Earth, to place the Elements above,
it is Easier to change the course of the Sun, and turn Heaven into Earth, to place the Elements above,
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and the Starres beneath, to make the stream naturally run back from the same Fountaine it came,
and the Stars beneath, to make the stream naturally run back from the same Fountain it Come,
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yea, to worke the greatest miracle in Nature, then to make a man to deny himselfe, especially selfe so ingratiated and clothed with gifts and honestie, and righteousnesse of the Law.
yea, to work the greatest miracle in Nature, then to make a man to deny himself, especially self so ingratiated and clothed with Gifts and honesty, and righteousness of the Law.
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Yet when a man beleeves, this is the first thing done upon him, selfe is turn'd against selfe;
Yet when a man believes, this is the First thing done upon him, self is turned against self;
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Nature runs counter to its owne inclinations:
Nature runs counter to its own inclinations:
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that darling and first borne of the soules delights and love is made the abomination of the heart,
that darling and First born of the Souls delights and love is made the abomination of the heart,
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and the soule most set against it.
and the soul most Set against it.
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Now let this be weighed, which yet is but the first, and rather implicite, and supposed act of Faith,
Now let this be weighed, which yet is but the First, and rather implicit, and supposed act of Faith,
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then the Nature of it, and you cannot but conclude, that this is a great mysterie, that Christ should be beleeved on in the world.
then the Nature of it, and you cannot but conclude, that this is a great mystery, that christ should be believed on in the world.
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But 2. Which is yet farther;
But 2. Which is yet farther;
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for a soule to close in with Jesus Christ, and fully to relye on him as his owne,
for a soul to close in with jesus christ, and Fully to rely on him as his own,
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and expect all righteousnesse and grace in him alone, and nothing from selfe, first or last, (which is properly beleeving) this sets it out yet farther:
and expect all righteousness and grace in him alone, and nothing from self, First or last, (which is properly believing) this sets it out yet farther:
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For 1. It is a great venture for a soule to forsake selfe, its dearest consort,
For 1. It is a great venture for a soul to forsake self, its dearest consort,
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and leave all its strong ingagements to the flesh;
and leave all its strong engagements to the Flesh;
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for that which yet he hath no particular assurance of, but a bare tender and offer.
for that which yet he hath no particular assurance of, but a bore tender and offer.
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No man in reason will part with any thing in possession, but upon a certainty of a better;
No man in reason will part with any thing in possession, but upon a certainty of a better;
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whereas the soule is still in doubt of what it may injoy, though Christ be offered to all, yet some goe without him;
whereas the soul is still in doubt of what it may enjoy, though christ be offered to all, yet Some go without him;
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and this may be the condition of the soule.
and this may be the condition of the soul.
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' Yea, 2. To close in with Christ, against whom it hath naturally the greatest antipathy, and whom it never saw;
' Yea, 2. To close in with christ, against whom it hath naturally the greatest antipathy, and whom it never saw;
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to cast all the weight of its joy and comfort on Christ, whom the heart hath offended,
to cast all the weight of its joy and Comfort on christ, whom the heart hath offended,
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and against whom it hath received such prejudices, that his heart cannot indure him of any;
and against whom it hath received such prejudices, that his heart cannot endure him of any;
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this is exceeding strange unto our apprehensions.
this is exceeding strange unto our apprehensions.
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As Abram left all his owne Kindred, and Fathers house, and not knowing where he went, binding up this reason,
As Abram left all his own Kindred, and Father's house, and not knowing where he went, binding up this reason,
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and denying a present good, only on the security of a generall and indeterminate promise, was a miracle to all the world;
and denying a present good, only on the security of a general and indeterminate promise, was a miracle to all the world;
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for this is the Nature of Faith, on a bare word and promise to close in with Christ, and venture its eternall comfort.
for this is the Nature of Faith, on a bore word and promise to close in with christ, and venture its Eternal Comfort.
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Faith comes by hearing, and that of the word preached that is, of the word of promise.
Faith comes by hearing, and that of the word preached that is, of the word of promise.
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Now, for a soule ingaged thus to sin, and lust, and selfe, to leave all on a promise of a Christ, which yet, the soule is a stranger unto,
Now, for a soul engaged thus to since, and lust, and self, to leave all on a promise of a christ, which yet, the soul is a stranger unto,
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and is darke in the knowledge of; this must needs be a mystery; and that
and is dark in the knowledge of; this must needs be a mystery; and that
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3. If you consider that it is not only a bare taking of Christ as at a shift, to make some present advantage of him, to rid a man out of fears,
3. If you Consider that it is not only a bore taking of christ as At a shift, to make Some present advantage of him, to rid a man out of fears,
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or preserve him from wrath, which selfe may be willing unto, out of its owne principles;
or preserve him from wrath, which self may be willing unto, out of its own principles;
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but it is a receiving Christ on his owne terms, a submitting unto the tenure of all his commandements, it is taking Christ nakedly, with all his holinesse,
but it is a receiving christ on his own terms, a submitting unto the tenure of all his Commandments, it is taking christ nakedly, with all his holiness,
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as well as his love, yea with all his inconveniences unto flesh and blood, even to take up a Crosse with him, lye downe in the grave with him;
as well as his love, yea with all his inconveniences unto Flesh and blood, even to take up a Cross with him, lie down in the grave with him;
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it is a giving up the soule unto Christ, to be what he will, and do what he will;
it is a giving up the soul unto christ, to be what he will, and do what he will;
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that a soule beleeves not only for peace and joy, but for power and life, and is led captive for ever, unto the will of Christ;
that a soul believes not only for peace and joy, but for power and life, and is led captive for ever, unto the will of christ;
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therefore it is called the obedience of Faith by the Apostle;
Therefore it is called the Obedience of Faith by the Apostle;
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this must needs be a mystery, especially if you consider in the third place, the difficulties and disadvantages the poor sinner meets withall in the way, besides that naturall darkenesse and stupidity which lies on our hearts, that we cannot judge of our own peace,
this must needs be a mystery, especially if you Consider in the third place, the difficulties and disadvantages the poor sinner meets withal in the Way, beside that natural darkness and stupidity which lies on our hearts, that we cannot judge of our own peace,
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and that aversnesse from Faith in us, above any thing else. There be these difficulties rise up, for a soule to leap over.
and that averseness from Faith in us, above any thing Else. There be these difficulties rise up, for a soul to leap over.
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1. The greatnesse of sin, which when it is once discovered to an inlightned soul, is so great and vile, that it cannot imagine how it can be pardon'd, the Law pressing so hard for satisfaction,
1. The greatness of since, which when it is once discovered to an enlightened soul, is so great and vile, that it cannot imagine how it can be pardoned, the Law pressing so hard for satisfaction,
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and the soule can give none;
and the soul can give none;
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when it thinks of God, he is so offended it thinks, that he will never have mercy.
when it thinks of God, he is so offended it thinks, that he will never have mercy.
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The sinner is now put to it, in the full prospect of such a heart, of such abominations, to goe to Christ for salvation, to beleeve all these sins,
The sinner is now put to it, in the full prospect of such a heart, of such abominations, to go to christ for salvation, to believe all these Sins,
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though so amazing the soule, and of such a damning Nature, to be all done away,
though so amazing the soul, and of such a damning Nature, to be all done away,
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and see more righteousnesse in Christ, then sin in it, this is a hard work.
and see more righteousness in christ, then since in it, this is a hard work.
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But 2. That a soule should beleeve at such a time, when yet among all the rest of its sins, it hath such a root of unbeliefe within it, springing from the power of selfe-love, which keeps the soule under, raiseth mists before the eyes of the souls selfe and it, striving to evade all the arguments of the Gospell, to elude and baffle the soule, in all its apprehensions of Christ.
But 2. That a soul should believe At such a time, when yet among all the rest of its Sins, it hath such a root of unbelief within it, springing from the power of Self-love, which keeps the soul under, Raiseth mists before the eyes of the Souls self and it, striving to evade all the Arguments of the Gospel, to elude and baffle the soul, in all its apprehensions of christ.
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Unbeliefe saith, there is no such thing as Christ, it is but a mockery, a delusion,
Unbelief Says, there is no such thing as christ, it is but a mockery, a delusion,
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or else raiseth up a dust before the promise, that the soule may not see it for him;
or Else Raiseth up a dust before the promise, that the soul may not see it for him;
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it tels the soule, it is to no end to thinke of pardon, thou art gone too farre to recover, it is too late,
it tells the soul, it is to no end to think of pardon, thou art gone too Far to recover, it is too late,
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or else lessens the riches of mercy, but multiplyes the misery of sin: Thus unbeliefe, like a strong man uncontrouled, reignes in the heart: But which is more,
or Else lessens the riches of mercy, but multiplies the misery of since: Thus unbelief, like a strong man uncontrolled, reigns in the heart: But which is more,
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3. Sense and reason stand unsatisfied, the soule can neither see cause why to beleeve,
3. Sense and reason stand unsatisfied, the soul can neither see cause why to believe,
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nor find any ground in it selfe, that if it believe, it must goe beyond experience, goe contrary to its own senses it feels nothing but the workings of deaths thorough sin, sees nothing but hell before its eyes,
nor find any ground in it self, that if it believe, it must go beyond experience, go contrary to its own Senses it feels nothing but the workings of death's through since, sees nothing but hell before its eyes,
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and a necessity of satisfying justice;
and a necessity of satisfying Justice;
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it hath nothing visibly held out to it, but a generall promise of a Christ, which unbeliefe evades;
it hath nothing visibly held out to it, but a general promise of a christ, which unbelief evades;
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it cannot see reason, why God who hath been so highly displeased, can ever passe by such affronts,
it cannot see reason, why God who hath been so highly displeased, can ever pass by such affronts,
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and take the soule into favour. Now, for a man to beleeve against his owne sense and reason;
and take the soul into favour. Now, for a man to believe against his own sense and reason;
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as Abram beleeved against hope, and above hope, La mystery indeed:
as Abram believed against hope, and above hope, La mystery indeed:
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To venture a mans eternall happinesse against his reason and sense, on such generall termes as at first is presented to the soule, is the great wonder of the world;
To venture a men Eternal happiness against his reason and sense, on such general terms as At First is presented to the soul, is the great wonder of the world;
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especially if we yet look further and consider, 4. What prejudices, and misprisions such a sinner hath of Christ.
especially if we yet look further and Consider, 4. What prejudices, and misprisions such a sinner hath of christ.
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The Devill presents him under cruell shapes to such a soule, and unbeliefe is not backward to make hideous discoveries,
The devil presents him under cruel shapes to such a soul, and unbelief is not backward to make hideous discoveries,
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as that he is not so rich, nor so mercifull; one which hath, but will not spare me, which hath a stock, but no heart;
as that he is not so rich, nor so merciful; one which hath, but will not spare me, which hath a stock, but no heart;
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either they thinke he cannot, or will not give what the soule needs.
either they think he cannot, or will not give what the soul needs.
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Christ lyes remote from the eye of the soule, he is in Heaven, and they see not his heart, they must take things on trust, receive him in the promises,
christ lies remote from the eye of the soul, he is in Heaven, and they see not his heart, they must take things on trust, receive him in the promises,
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and that seems to be an uncertaine way of assurance.
and that seems to be an uncertain Way of assurance.
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That grosse ignorance of the Nature of the Gospell, of the person of Christ, is of it selfe invincible,
That gross ignorance of the Nature of the Gospel, of the person of christ, is of it self invincible,
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and oh what conceits are raised up in the heart, against Jesus Christ. The soule will run to this, and that, rather then Christ;
and o what conceits Are raised up in the heart, against jesus christ. The soul will run to this, and that, rather then christ;
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it will look to selfe, if it can find any thing there, which may give it but little a ease, (though it doe deceive it) rather then goe to Christ;
it will look to self, if it can find any thing there, which may give it but little a ease, (though it do deceive it) rather then go to christ;
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it will court duties, and performances, Saints and ordinances;
it will court duties, and performances, Saints and ordinances;
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if any of them will afford but a sparke of comfort to it, that it may stay from Christ;
if any of them will afford but a spark of Comfort to it, that it may stay from christ;
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for selfe and sin cannot indure to heare a good word of Christ, the Antipathy is in nothing stranger.
for self and since cannot endure to hear a good word of christ, the Antipathy is in nothing stranger.
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Lastly, view the requisites to beleeving; what is required to make one believe, for it is above the power of Nature. Why?
Lastly, view the requisites to believing; what is required to make one believe, for it is above the power of Nature. Why?
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1. There must a light from Heaven shine into our hearts.
1. There must a Light from Heaven shine into our hearts.
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All the light of Nature and reason can never shew what Christ is, nor make a man capable of knowing any thing of this mystery;
All the Light of Nature and reason can never show what christ is, nor make a man capable of knowing any thing of this mystery;
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The naturall man knowes not the things of God, and it is impossible for him to discerne them. The natural man knows not the things of God, and it is impossible for him to discern them.
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1 Cor. 2. Therefore Paul, when he speaks of his conversion, he describes it by a light that shin'd from Heaven, above the light of the Sun;
1 Cor. 2. Therefore Paul, when he speaks of his conversion, he describes it by a Light that shined from Heaven, above the Light of the Sun;
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He saith, that Christ was revealed in him, Acts 9. Gal. 1. Thus to make any soule beleeve, he must have 〈 ◊ 〉 spirituall eye made on purpose,
He Says, that christ was revealed in him, Acts 9. Gal. 1. Thus to make any soul believe, he must have 〈 ◊ 〉 spiritual eye made on purpose,
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and that eye inlightned immediately from God;
and that eye enlightened immediately from God;
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therefore you shall find beleeving and seeing all one in Scripture, because Faith is a spirituall sight of the Lord Jesus. But
Therefore you shall find believing and seeing all one in Scripture, Because Faith is a spiritual sighed of the Lord jesus. But
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2. All this will not doe, but there must be an almighty power put forth,
2. All this will not do, but there must be an almighty power put forth,
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even as in creation, to make a soule beleeve, so the Ap. saith, Eph. 1. that the same power is put forth to make soules beleeve, that was, to raise up Christ from the dead;
even as in creation, to make a soul believe, so the Apostle Says, Ephesians 1. that the same power is put forth to make Souls believe, that was, to raise up christ from the dead;
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the soule lyes in such darknesse, and hath such an enmity to Christ, that nothing can reconcile it,
the soul lies in such darkness, and hath such an enmity to christ, that nothing can reconcile it,
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or make a soule have good thoughts of Christ, but to create a new heart in him, there is no dealing with the old heart,
or make a soul have good thoughts of christ, but to create a new heart in him, there is no dealing with the old heart,
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or working on it, it will come to no termes of agreement at all;
or working on it, it will come to no terms of agreement At all;
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for we are not only enemies, but enmity it selfe, there is not only in us an incapacity, but an opposition. Col. 1.21.
for we Are not only enemies, but enmity it self, there is not only in us an incapacity, but an opposition. Col. 1.21.
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So the Apostle expresseth it, by the casting downe strong holds, imaginations, and every thing which exalteth it selfe against Jesus Christ, 2 Cor. 10.4.
So the Apostle Expresses it, by the casting down strong holds, Imaginations, and every thing which Exalteth it self against jesus christ, 2 Cor. 10.4.
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There are such forts, which unbeliefe hath raised in the soule, such strong holds, and mighty strange,
There Are such forts, which unbelief hath raised in the soul, such strong holds, and mighty strange,
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and yet strong imaginations against Jesus Christ, that nothing but weapons made mighty thorough God, can cast them downe.
and yet strong Imaginations against jesus christ, that nothing but weapons made mighty through God, can cast them down.
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These strong holds are such as will never yield, take no quarter; therefore they must be pull'd downe with a high hand;
These strong holds Are such as will never yield, take no quarter; Therefore they must be pulled down with a high hand;
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and there are imaginations, a thousand reasonings against Christ and the Gospell, which can never be answered,
and there Are Imaginations, a thousand reasonings against christ and the Gospel, which can never be answered,
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but they must be cast downe.
but they must be cast down.
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Christ must not only be fet out of Heaven in light, and showne unto a poor soul,
christ must not only be fetched out of Heaven in Light, and shown unto a poor soul,
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but the power of the almighty God must come with him, and cast downe all opposition against him,
but the power of the almighty God must come with him, and cast down all opposition against him,
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if all the Angels should come else to perswade the soule;
if all the Angels should come Else to persuade the soul;
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nay if Christ himselfe should come in his owne person without this power, he could not perswade the soule out of its Forts.
nay if christ himself should come in his own person without this power, he could not persuade the soul out of its Forts.
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Therefore it is said, None can come to Christ, except the father draw him.
Therefore it is said, None can come to christ, except the father draw him.
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John 6. That is, none can ever beleeve on Christ, except God let out a mighty power, which may bring him.John 6. That is, none can ever believe on christ, except God let out a mighty power, which may bring him.
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So Faith is called Faith of the operation of God, because it is a worke peculiarly, that goes thorough his hands, it is beyond all other power to doe.
So Faith is called Faith of the operation of God, Because it is a work peculiarly, that Goes through his hands, it is beyond all other power to do.
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To summe up all then, This must needs be a great mystery, that Christ should be beleeved on in the world; that darknesse should comprehend light; enmity imbrace a union;
To sum up all then, This must needs be a great mystery, that christ should be believed on in the world; that darkness should comprehend Light; enmity embrace a Union;
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that such proud hearts as we have, should be content to goe a begging to one we naturally hate;
that such proud hearts as we have, should be content to go a begging to one we naturally hate;
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for a man to deny his sense, reason, selfe, righteousnesse, lusts, prejudices, and submit to an unknowne Christ, to be made nothing of, live at the finding of another.
for a man to deny his sense, reason, self, righteousness, Lustiest, prejudices, and submit to an unknown christ, to be made nothing of, live At the finding of Another.
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For this is the language of Faith; I am nothing, Christ is all, I cannot live without him.
For this is the language of Faith; I am nothing, christ is all, I cannot live without him.
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In a word, there are the greatest paradoxes in the workings of Faith, as any thing.
In a word, there Are the greatest paradoxes in the workings of Faith, as any thing.
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Nothing living, as if it had all things: unrighteousnesse making its selfe most righteous;
Nothing living, as if it had all things: unrighteousness making its self most righteous;
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a soule at the greatest distance from God, going most boldly to him, one which hath most offended him, most relying on him, a soule which hath nothing but sin, assured it shall have all grace, in the midst of greatest unworthinesse, triumphing in the compleatest righteousnesse:
a soul At the greatest distance from God, going most boldly to him, one which hath most offended him, most relying on him, a soul which hath nothing but since, assured it shall have all grace, in the midst of greatest unworthiness, triumphing in the compleatest righteousness:
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The greatest enemy made submit to the hardest termes to his Nature;
The greatest enemy made submit to the Hardest terms to his Nature;
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with many such are found in the acting of Faith, that you see what a mystery is in this expression;
with many such Are found in the acting of Faith, that you see what a mystery is in this expression;
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beleeved on in the world, and how it may be well rancked in the number of these great mysteries.believed on in the world, and how it may be well ranked in the number of these great Mysteres.
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Us. 1. If this be so, then let shame cover our faces, that ever this should be reckoned up as a mystery, that we beleeve, that God should manifest himselfe to us, bring downe his owne glory to our eyes, offer life and immortality to us,Us. 1. If this be so, then let shame cover our faces, that ever this should be reckoned up as a mystery, that we believe, that God should manifest himself to us, bring down his own glory to our eyes, offer life and immortality to us,
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and it should be a wonder for us to take it;
and it should be a wonder for us to take it;
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that God should act in so much love unto us, and frame such a Fabrick of glory, to take us into it, may well be a mystery, who can expresse it? But that it should be a mystery for us to beleeve this,
that God should act in so much love unto us, and frame such a Fabric of glory, to take us into it, may well be a mystery, who can express it? But that it should be a mystery for us to believe this,
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and to take God on his owne word, so faithfully spoken, is our misery, though in it selfe a mystery.
and to take God on his own word, so faithfully spoken, is our misery, though in it self a mystery.
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Must it be a wonder for hungry creatures, to eat the bread set before them,
Must it be a wonder for hungry creatures, to eat the bred Set before them,
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and for beggers to take the Almes offer'd them? yet the Holy Ghost makes this a mystery, that we beleeve on Jesus Christ.
and for beggars to take the Alms offered them? yet the Holy Ghost makes this a mystery, that we believe on jesus christ.
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What should shame us more then this, that we have not a hand to take in our owne happinesse, cannot swallow downe a drop of the water of life,
What should shame us more then this, that we have not a hand to take in our own happiness, cannot swallow down a drop of the water of life,
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except it be poured in us? What an aggravation must it be of our sin, that we are harder to beleeve,
except it be poured in us? What an aggravation must it be of our since, that we Are harder to believe,
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and take in what God hath done for us, then for God to kill his owne Sonne,
and take in what God hath done for us, then for God to kill his own Son,
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and part with him out of his owne bowels? We have nothing to doe but beleeve,
and part with him out of his own bowels? We have nothing to do but believe,
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and yet it is a wonder we doe beleeve. Oh strange creatures;
and yet it is a wonder we do believe. O strange creatures;
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God manifested in flesh, came in a sensible and demonstrative way, of love and glory, to wooe poor sinners,
God manifested in Flesh, Come in a sensible and demonstrative Way, of love and glory, to woo poor Sinners,
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and yet they will not beleeve.
and yet they will not believe.
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Are you not yet ashamed? what, shall God present his owne heart in blood to you,
are you not yet ashamed? what, shall God present his own heart in blood to you,
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and yet you will not receive it.
and yet you will not receive it.
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Christ is come as justification and righteousnesse, with peace and sweetnesse, and yet men will not beleeve;
christ is come as justification and righteousness, with peace and sweetness, and yet men will not believe;
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this is most unreasonable and wicked. 2. Ʋse. Have not slight thoughts of beleeving, it is not an ordinary worke;
this is most unreasonable and wicked. 2. Ʋse. Have not slight thoughts of believing, it is not an ordinary work;
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men thinke it is nothing to beleeve:
men think it is nothing to believe:
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If a man doe but live under the Gospell, and have a generall profession of it, he thinks he is a beleever.
If a man do but live under the Gospel, and have a general profession of it, he thinks he is a believer.
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Oh know Faith is the highest worke of a Christian, that which is the acting of a mystery;
O know Faith is the highest work of a Christian, that which is the acting of a mystery;
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if thou didst but know thy owne heart, and see thy sinne, thou wouldst wonder how ever thou camest to beleeve on Jesus Christ.
if thou didst but know thy own heart, and see thy sin, thou Wouldst wonder how ever thou camest to believe on jesus christ.
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There is a common Faith indeed, which the world hath, but it is not worthy the name of Faith, a Faith which is meerly historicall and traditionall;
There is a Common Faith indeed, which the world hath, but it is not worthy the name of Faith, a Faith which is merely historical and traditional;
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but for the Faith here spoken of, the Faith of God's Elect, that is another manner of work;
but for the Faith Here spoken of, the Faith of God's Elect, that is Another manner of work;
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thou wilt find it a mystery for thee to beleeve on Jesus Christ.
thou wilt find it a mystery for thee to believe on jesus christ.
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It is an easie matter for men to say they beleeve, when they see neither sin nor Christ;
It is an easy matter for men to say they believe, when they see neither since nor christ;
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but hast thou ever had but an aspect into thy owne sinfull Nature, and a right knowledge of thy wretched state,
but hast thou ever had but an aspect into thy own sinful Nature, and a right knowledge of thy wretched state,
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then tell me, whether Faith be a common or an easie thing; it is that which many soules see it harder to act then remove Mountaines.
then tell me, whither Faith be a Common or an easy thing; it is that which many Souls see it harder to act then remove Mountains.
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For a poor trembling soule, who stands on the brink of Hell, to leap into Christ's bosome,
For a poor trembling soul, who Stands on the brink of Hell, to leap into Christ's bosom,
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and such a proud heart as thou hast, to be willing to be at the disposing of Jesus Christ,
and such a proud heart as thou hast, to be willing to be At the disposing of jesus christ,
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and make a totall resignation of selfe, and all interest to Christ, yea, though thou mayest injoy them;
and make a total resignation of self, and all Interest to christ, yea, though thou Mayest enjoy them;
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this is Faith, and a great mysterie, therefore deceive not thy own heart.
this is Faith, and a great mystery, Therefore deceive not thy own heart.
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3. Use. Let us from hence see, what is the great thing the Gospell requires of us;
3. Use. Let us from hence see, what is the great thing the Gospel requires of us;
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it is to believe, all is summed up in this; all the mysteries of the Gospell are nothing to us without beleeving.
it is to believe, all is summed up in this; all the Mysteres of the Gospel Are nothing to us without believing.
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Though God be manifested in flesh, and justified in spirit, that is, made redemption and justification for us;
Though God be manifested in Flesh, and justified in Spirit, that is, made redemption and justification for us;
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yet if he be not beleeved on by the world, it is nothing to us.
yet if he be not believed on by the world, it is nothing to us.
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Faith brings downe the particular sweetnesse and comfort of all this unto us, and puts us in actuall possession of it;
Faith brings down the particular sweetness and Comfort of all this unto us, and puts us in actual possession of it;
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what ever God is to us before Faith, yet we have no benefit really by it untill we beleeve.
what ever God is to us before Faith, yet we have no benefit really by it until we believe.
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Oh therefore, make this your work, admit of no exception, against beleeving, this is the great duty of the Gospell,
O Therefore, make this your work, admit of no exception, against believing, this is the great duty of the Gospel,
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and the great way of God's revealing himselfe to us;
and the great Way of God's revealing himself to us;
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it is a taking hold of all that Christ doth, and hath for us, and gives us the actuall injoyment of it.
it is a taking hold of all that christ does, and hath for us, and gives us the actual enjoyment of it.
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God requires no more of us, but that we beleeve the work is done really for us in Christ's person,
God requires no more of us, but that we believe the work is done really for us in Christ's person,
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and this is preached unto us, and nothing else remaines, but the putting to our seal by Faith, that all is true:
and this is preached unto us, and nothing Else remains, but the putting to our seal by Faith, that all is true:
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The blood of Christ is drawn out, and his graces run out in justification, and sanctification, nothing is behind,
The blood of christ is drawn out, and his graces run out in justification, and sanctification, nothing is behind,
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but the laying of our mouths to his brests, the stretching out of our hands, to receive in that life and righteousnesse which is purchased for us.
but the laying of our mouths to his breasts, the stretching out of our hands, to receive in that life and righteousness which is purchased for us.
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Oh let not the work stick in you, your beleeving doth as it were perfect the mystery of the Gospell.
O let not the work stick in you, your believing does as it were perfect the mystery of the Gospel.
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According as God hath discovered himselfe, so should we act Faith; the mystery of God in Christ hath wrought exceeding strongly; so should our Faith.
According as God hath discovered himself, so should we act Faith; the mystery of God in christ hath wrought exceeding strongly; so should our Faith.
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The mystery of your salvation is opened, the materials of it made ready, and brought downe to you to take, only your worke is to beleeve, lay hold on them by Faith.
The mystery of your salvation is opened, the materials of it made ready, and brought down to you to take, only your work is to believe, lay hold on them by Faith.
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God in flesh condemned, and justified in spirit, is preached to you, that you may beleeve.
God in Flesh condemned, and justified in Spirit, is preached to you, that you may believe.
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The blood of Christ is shed, and fitly temper'd for to quiet your consciences; only your mouth must be opened wide to receive it.
The blood of christ is shed, and fitly tempered for to quiet your Consciences; only your Mouth must be opened wide to receive it.
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Faith is nothing else but the eying of what Christ hath done, and taking it home to its selfe,
Faith is nothing Else but the Eyeing of what christ hath done, and taking it home to its self,
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and living in the mystery as its owne.
and living in the mystery as its own.
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Oh now, God hath done all so well, will not you set to your soule that it is true? By beleeving you witnesse unto all the other mysteries.
O now, God hath done all so well, will not you Set to your soul that it is true? By believing you witness unto all the other Mysteres.
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The Apostle saith, he that beleeveth not hath made God a lyer, because he beleeveth not the record that God hath given of his Son. 1 John 5.10. Unbeliefe belies God in all he hath done for us:
The Apostle Says, he that Believeth not hath made God a liar, Because he Believeth not the record that God hath given of his Son. 1 John 5.10. Unbelief belies God in all he hath done for us:
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Let Faith have no stop nor stint in its actings; suffer no contrary objections to believing;
Let Faith have no stop nor stint in its actings; suffer no contrary objections to believing;
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as the riches and righteousnesse of God are laid out before you, and demonstrated to your very senses,
as the riches and righteousness of God Are laid out before you, and demonstrated to your very Senses,
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so give faithfull witnesse to all by beleeving;
so give faithful witness to all by believing;
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the more you beleeve, the more you get the sweetnesse of call this fulnesse, and you act in the mystery your selfe;
the more you believe, the more you get the sweetness of call this fullness, and you act in the mystery your self;
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for not only Christ, but your Faith on him, is part of the great mystery of godlinesse.
for not only christ, but your Faith on him, is part of the great mystery of godliness.
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SERMON X. 1 TIM. 3.16. Received up into Glory.
SERMON X. 1 TIM. 3.16. Received up into Glory.
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WEE are now come to the last step of this long ascent, at the top of which, you have the full sight of all divine workings;
we Are now come to the last step of this long ascent, At the top of which, you have the full sighed of all divine workings;
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God seems to begin low, takes flesh upon him, and is condemned;
God seems to begin low, Takes Flesh upon him, and is condemned;
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but then riseth higher, and is justified in the spirit, and admired by Angels, preached in power to the Gentiles, yea,
but then Riseth higher, and is justified in the Spirit, and admired by Angels, preached in power to the Gentiles, yea,
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and beleeved on in the world, and now received up into Glory. This notes the highest advancement of our Nature, in the Person of Jesus Christ.
and believed on in the world, and now received up into Glory. This notes the highest advancement of our Nature, in the Person of jesus christ.
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The great subject of this mystery, is Jesus Christ, he is the centre in which all these lines end, the great and common representative of all the Elect;
The great Subject of this mystery, is jesus christ, he is the centre in which all these lines end, the great and Common representative of all the Elect;
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and he is set forth here, as under diverse formes and conditions he past through,
and he is Set forth Here, as under diverse forms and conditions he passed through,
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and the severall wayes of his manifestation to the creature, as condemned and justified, as admired and preached,
and the several ways of his manifestation to the creature, as condemned and justified, as admired and preached,
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and beleeved on in the world, and now at last, as received up into glory.
and believed on in the world, and now At last, as received up into glory.
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And it is no more then to set forth the 3 great acts which Christ did,
And it is no more then to Set forth the 3 great acts which christ did,
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as Mediatour for us, in transacting our salvation;
as Mediator for us, in transacting our salvation;
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he was manifest in flesh, to dye for our sins, he rose againe for our justification, he ascended up into Heaven, to sit at Gods right hand for us.
he was manifest in Flesh, to die for our Sins, he rose again for our justification, he ascended up into Heaven, to fit At God's right hand for us.
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This is put in opposition unto his lowest extremity of humiliation for us. He that descended, also ascended farre above the Heavens.
This is put in opposition unto his lowest extremity of humiliation for us. He that descended, also ascended Far above the Heavens.
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So that now we must view this mystery as in another world, and follow it up to Heaven, where it is acted in glory.
So that now we must view this mystery as in Another world, and follow it up to Heaven, where it is acted in glory.
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The greatest part is yet behind, it seems now to be gone out of sight;
The greatest part is yet behind, it seems now to be gone out of sighed;
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as the sun, when it is gone from our Horison, begins a new day in another part of the world:
as the sun, when it is gone from our Horison, begins a new day in Another part of the world:
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So God having acted that part of the mystery which was for this world, takes him up into Glory, there to act the rest in a new and blessed way.
So God having acted that part of the mystery which was for this world, Takes him up into Glory, there to act the rest in a new and blessed Way.
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By glory is meant Heaven, where Gods sets forth his glory most. For the cleerer opening of this, I shall propound these things?
By glory is meant Heaven, where God's sets forth his glory most. For the clearer opening of this, I shall propound these things?
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1. Who or what it is, that is taken up into glory. 2. What it doth import & comprehend?
1. Who or what it is, that is taken up into glory. 2. What it does import & comprehend?
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3. The mystery which is in it. For the first;
3. The mystery which is in it. For the First;
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It is no other but Jesus Christ, who was God manifest in flesh, who after he had suffered, entred into his glory, having done his worke,
It is no other but jesus christ, who was God manifest in Flesh, who After he had suffered, entered into his glory, having done his work,
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as the Apostle saith, he entred into his rest, Heb. 4. He came out of the lap of his Fathers love, into a wide and miserable world, to lead a contemptible and mean life, in the form of a servant,
as the Apostle Says, he entered into his rest, Hebrew 4. He Come out of the lap of his Father's love, into a wide and miserable world, to led a contemptible and mean life, in the from of a servant,
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and having finished his course, is againe taken up into that glory, and high dignity from whence he came.
and having finished his course, is again taken up into that glory, and high dignity from whence he Come.
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This was the prayer of Christ, that when he had ended his worke in the world, that God would restore him to that glory he had with him, from the beginning of the world, John 17. He left his place for a while, seemed to be turned out of it,
This was the prayer of christ, that when he had ended his work in the world, that God would restore him to that glory he had with him, from the beginning of the world, John 17. He left his place for a while, seemed to be turned out of it,
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as one not worthy of it, untill he should purchase it by his owne blood.
as one not worthy of it, until he should purchase it by his own blood.
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He was let fall out of glory into a forme of misery, and lost his station for a while,
He was let fallen out of glory into a Form of misery, and lost his station for a while,
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and againe is restor'd to it, with an addition of highest honour.
and again is restored to it, with an addition of highest honour.
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That this is meant properly of the person of Christ is cleer, for the same is receiv'd up to glory, who was God manifest in flesh,
That this is meant properly of the person of christ is clear, for the same is received up to glory, who was God manifest in Flesh,
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and justified in spirit, who died and rose againe;
and justified in Spirit, who died and rose again;
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that none of the Saints did, neither can any other be said to be seen of Angels,
that none of the Saints did, neither can any other be said to be seen of Angels,
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nor preached to poor sinners, nor is any the object of Faith, but Jesus Christ;
nor preached to poor Sinners, nor is any the Object of Faith, but jesus christ;
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but yet this must be granted, that mystically, and representatively, the Saints likewise are received up into glory with him, as I shall shew anon;
but yet this must be granted, that mystically, and representatively, the Saints likewise Are received up into glory with him, as I shall show anon;
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and if you will that Jesus Christ that in the names of all the Elect was condemned,
and if you will that jesus christ that in the names of all the Elect was condemned,
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and made a sacrifice for sin, and justified in the Spirit in their stead, that Christ is also received up into glory as in their stead.
and made a sacrifice for since, and justified in the Spirit in their stead, that christ is also received up into glory as in their stead.
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But secondly, what doth this hold forth, that Christ is received up into glory? You must look on this as containing a glorious designe,
But secondly, what does this hold forth, that christ is received up into glory? You must look on this as containing a glorious Design,
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and a great part in the salvation of soules.
and a great part in the salvation of Souls.
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1. It implies a compleat finishing of that worke he had to do for us here, that there was no more to be done in this world for us, that the satisfactory worke to justice was finished,
1. It Implies a complete finishing of that work he had to do for us Here, that there was no more to be done in this world for us, that the satisfactory work to Justice was finished,
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and he and his sacrifice accepted before God; Heb. 10. having by one offering perfected those which are sanctified;
and he and his sacrifice accepted before God; Hebrew 10. having by one offering perfected those which Are sanctified;
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he entred into the holiest place, viz. heaven, and there sate down at the right hand of God, having no more to do, justice being satisfied, justification for sinners procured;
he entered into the Holiest place, viz. heaven, and there sat down At the right hand of God, having no more to do, Justice being satisfied, justification for Sinners procured;
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this was evident when he rose againe: For if he had not paid the debt, he had never come out of prison;
this was evident when he rose again: For if he had not paid the debt, he had never come out of prison;
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but much more evident seeing he is received up into heaven, taken into the Fathers bosome:
but much more evident seeing he is received up into heaven, taken into the Father's bosom:
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many break prison, and walke up and down securely, as if all were paid, but they dare not come in the face of the Court and behold the Judge,
many break prison, and walk up and down securely, as if all were paid, but they Dare not come in the face of the Court and behold the Judge,
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or come nigh any of their Creditors;
or come High any of their Creditors;
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this is the greatest ground of security that can be possible, that sin is done away,
this is the greatest ground of security that can be possible, that since is done away,
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and that redemption is purchased, because that Christ is received up into glory;
and that redemption is purchased, Because that christ is received up into glory;
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God would never have let Christ come so nigh him, if he had any of the smell of his grave-cloaths on him;
God would never have let christ come so High him, if he had any of the smell of his graveclothes on him;
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had left any one sin unsatisfied for.
had left any one since unsatisfied for.
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2. It imports not only a bare satisfaction of justice, but clearly demonstrateth how infinitely God is pleased with Jesus Christ,
2. It imports not only a bore satisfaction of Justice, but clearly Demonstrates how infinitely God is pleased with jesus christ,
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and what he hath done, that his heart is contented, and he hath over and over pleased him;
and what he hath done, that his heart is contented, and he hath over and over pleased him;
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many a broken debt may be paid by a third penny, and composition and the Creditor pronounce satisfaction in Law:
many a broken debt may be paid by a third penny, and composition and the Creditor pronounce satisfaction in Law:
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But Christ did not agree so with God by way of composition, but Christ paid the utmost farthing that justice could command,
But christ did not agree so with God by Way of composition, but christ paid the utmost farthing that Justice could command,
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and in such a way that God is infinitely taken with him and his Oblation,
and in such a Way that God is infinitely taken with him and his Oblation,
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and so delighted in him as that he thinkes him not fit to stay any longer in this world,
and so delighted in him as that he thinks him not fit to stay any longer in this world,
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but takes him up to glory, cannot be without him in heaven, gives him a name above every name;
but Takes him up to glory, cannot be without him in heaven, gives him a name above every name;
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that he may aske what he will, he hath the command of all Gods treasuries, of all his riches.
that he may ask what he will, he hath the command of all God's treasuries, of all his riches.
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When Christ went up and down the world, and was but about the work, he could not hold but must send the Spirit to proclaime to all the world, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased;
When christ went up and down the world, and was but about the work, he could not hold but must send the Spirit to proclaim to all the world, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased;
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as if he had said, Whatever he shall do I will accept:
as if he had said, Whatever he shall do I will accept:
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But now how much more when he hath so faithfully acted out his will, and is received up into his glory;
But now how much more when he hath so faithfully acted out his will, and is received up into his glory;
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and is received up into his glory, is God pleased with him? It is said, that Christ entred into heaven there to appeare before God for us.
and is received up into his glory, is God pleased with him? It is said, that christ entered into heaven there to appear before God for us.
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As a confident Debtor, who hath paid the Creditor, comes into the Court and askes, who hath any thing to say to him, he owed no man a farthing, all is paid, let the Law take its course:
As a confident Debtor, who hath paid the Creditor, comes into the Court and asks, who hath any thing to say to him, he owed no man a farthing, all is paid, let the Law take its course:
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So did Christ, he entred into heaven as one asking justice, what will you have more for poore sinners? here I am,
So did christ, he entered into heaven as one asking Justice, what will you have more for poor Sinners? Here I am,
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if the Law hath any thing to say to these soules which I have dyed for;
if the Law hath any thing to say to these Souls which I have died for;
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have not I given satisfaction to the utmost? I here appeare to answer in their behalfe who cannot speake for themselves;
have not I given satisfaction to the utmost? I Here appear to answer in their behalf who cannot speak for themselves;
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Justice is silent, gives the acquittance, and God sets Christ down at his right hand;
justice is silent, gives the acquittance, and God sets christ down At his right hand;
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no place, no honour and advancement is too good for him who hath purchased so much;
no place, no honour and advancement is too good for him who hath purchased so much;
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So that now a poore soule by faith may see a discharge indeed of all sin;
So that now a poor soul by faith may see a discharge indeed of all since;
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do but thinke that Christ is taken up into glory, and there cannot remaine a thought that any sin is unsatisfied for;
do but think that christ is taken up into glory, and there cannot remain a Thought that any since is unsatisfied for;
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God is pleased so as that nothing but glory is to be expected. 3. This imports a new designe to be acted in heaven for us;
God is pleased so as that nothing but glory is to be expected. 3. This imports a new Design to be acted in heaven for us;
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he is taken up into glory that he may act gloriously the second part of our happinesse;
he is taken up into glory that he may act gloriously the second part of our happiness;
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he acted one part in flesh, in the habit of a begger cloathed with rags: He is now gone to act the person of a Prince in robes of glory,
he acted one part in Flesh, in the habit of a beggar clothed with rags: He is now gone to act the person of a Prince in robes of glory,
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and all this to mannage our salvation in the richest way that can be;
and all this to manage our salvation in the Richest Way that can be;
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he is now gone to follow his bloud, and to get all into his own hands, that he may make ready mansions of glory for us. Two great things Christ acts for us now in glory, which is of exceeding consequence to the salvation of our soules.
he is now gone to follow his blood, and to get all into his own hands, that he may make ready mansions of glory for us. Two great things christ acts for us now in glory, which is of exceeding consequence to the salvation of our Souls.
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First, He is in place of an Advocate for us, Heb. 7.25. he lives to intercede for us;
First, He is in place of an Advocate for us, Hebrew 7.25. he lives to intercede for us;
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he is alwaies begging of favour and love for us;
he is always begging of favour and love for us;
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he lies there to stop whatever plea may be brought in against us by the Devill, or the Law:
he lies there to stop whatever plea may be brought in against us by the devil, or the Law:
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So that no sin can come in to make plea there but Christ answers it with his old satisfaction;
So that no since can come in to make plea there but christ answers it with his old satisfaction;
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he is there to get out fresh pardons for new sins.
he is there to get out fresh Pardons for new Sins.
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Secondly, He is the great provider and caterer for us, against we come there he is laying up a store and stock of glory for us;
Secondly, He is the great provider and caterer for us, against we come there he is laying up a store and stock of glory for us;
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he went before to take up Gods heart for us, and now is drawing out the riches of love from him,
he went before to take up God's heart for us, and now is drawing out the riches of love from him,
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and laying it in banke for us;
and laying it in bank for us;
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therefore the Apostle saith, My God shall supply your wants according to his riches in glory;
Therefore the Apostle Says, My God shall supply your Wants according to his riches in glory;
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now he is in glory, he intimating that Christs riches lye in glory, & now he hath the possession of them all.
now he is in glory, he intimating that Christ riches lie in glory, & now he hath the possession of them all.
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And this is that which thirdly is here so great a part of the Mystery of Godlinesse; that God who was manifested in flesh should be received up into glory; he who dwelt in glory,
And this is that which Thirdly is Here so great a part of the Mystery of Godliness; that God who was manifested in Flesh should be received up into glory; he who dwelled in glory,
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and was nothing but glory, should yet be represented as at a distance from glory, and said to be received into it;
and was nothing but glory, should yet be represented as At a distance from glory, and said to be received into it;
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but especially the mystery lies in this:
but especially the mystery lies in this:
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That Christ went not up as a single person, but taken up as a common person, carrying all the Elect with him;
That christ went not up as a single person, but taken up as a Common person, carrying all the Elect with him;
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whatever was to be done on us was done representatively, and vertually on Christ as in our nature;
whatever was to be done on us was done representatively, and virtually on christ as in our nature;
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he dyed as a common person, and was justified as a common person, and so now he is received up into glory he went not up alone;
he died as a Common person, and was justified as a Common person, and so now he is received up into glory he went not up alone;
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but though it is meant properly of his person, yet vertually, and mystically it is meant of all the Saints, they were all taken up with Jesus Christ into glory;
but though it is meant properly of his person, yet virtually, and mystically it is meant of all the Saints, they were all taken up with jesus christ into glory;
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not that they are so actually, but mystically as in Christ their head.
not that they Are so actually, but mystically as in christ their head.
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And this is the designe, God comming downe to us to bring us up to himselfe, letting aside his glory, from whence we were departed,
And this is the Design, God coming down to us to bring us up to himself, letting aside his glory, from whence we were departed,
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and then taking it up againe, and us with him.
and then taking it up again, and us with him.
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It is no mystery for Christ as God to be in glory, so he cannot be said to be received into it,
It is no mystery for christ as God to be in glory, so he cannot be said to be received into it,
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for he never was without it, but it is meant of his humane nature.
for he never was without it, but it is meant of his humane nature.
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Neither was Christs humane nature received up for it selfe, but as it was a figure of us;
Neither was Christ humane nature received up for it self, but as it was a figure of us;
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Christs person was the great modell, and first draught of all that shall be done to his body the Saints,
Christ person was the great model, and First draught of all that shall be done to his body the Saints,
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therefore he is said to be the Captaine of our salvation that leads us all on, and our forerunner into heaven;
Therefore he is said to be the Captain of our salvation that leads us all on, and our forerunner into heaven;
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he breakes the clouds first, appeares first before God, and is glorified, then we follow;
he breaks the Clouds First, appears First before God, and is glorified, then we follow;
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Christ wears the Crown in heaven as our King, and he is united and married to God as our Proxy.
christ wears the Crown in heaven as our King, and he is united and married to God as our Proxy.
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This is the mystery, poore sinners taken into glory with Jesus Christ, God himselfe in our owne nature is gone into glory for us.
This is the mystery, poor Sinners taken into glory with jesus christ, God himself in our own nature is gone into glory for us.
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Christ is not only gone to heaven to prepare a place for us, Joh. 14. but sits in heaven in our roome,
christ is not only gone to heaven to prepare a place for us, John 14. but sits in heaven in our room,
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and God looks on him as the great Picture of all that body, and delights himselfe in seeing them all glorified as in him.
and God looks on him as the great Picture of all that body, and delights himself in seeing them all glorified as in him.
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And even the Saints now are said to sit downe with Christ already, Eph. 2. (in supercoelestibus) in heavenly places, in supercoelestiall places.
And even the Saints now Are said to fit down with christ already, Ephesians 2. (in supercoelestibus) in heavenly places, in supercoelestiall places.
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And as though now we be the Sons of God we know not what we shall be when we come to glory,
And as though now we be the Sons of God we know not what we shall be when we come to glory,
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but that we shall be like Christ;
but that we shall be like christ;
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so though we know Christ is gone up to glory, yet what new mystery he acts there,
so though we know christ is gone up to glory, yet what new mystery he acts there,
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and how he acts out our salvation as in glory, we know not untill we be actually taken up into the same glory, we have but hints of that transaction.
and how he acts out our salvation as in glory, we know not until we be actually taken up into the same glory, we have but hints of that transaction.
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Ʋse 1. What a stately Tower have we erected for to see heaven on? What a faire prospect have we of the heavenly state of blessed soules? Faith may stand on this mount and see it selfe in glory;Ʋse 1. What a stately Tower have we erected for to see heaven on? What a fair prospect have we of the heavenly state of blessed Souls? Faith may stand on this mount and see it self in glory;
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it is like some optique glasses, which bring in all which is done without in the streets into one roome;
it is like Some optic glasses, which bring in all which is done without in the streets into one room;
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this expression opens heaven to every beleever, and so fully that he cannot but see glory.
this expression Opens heaven to every believer, and so Fully that he cannot but see glory.
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Is Christ received up into glory? What is this but the investing all Saints with the same priviledge;
Is christ received up into glory? What is this but the investing all Saints with the same privilege;
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your faith is led up very high to take in glory it selfe.
your faith is led up very high to take in glory it self.
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Faith stands very lofty when it may both see earth and heaven at once, all that God hath acted for it here,
Faith Stands very lofty when it may both see earth and heaven At once, all that God hath acted for it Here,
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and all that he will act in heaven. Faith should eye Christ as far as he goes;
and all that he will act in heaven. Faith should eye christ as Far as he Goes;
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if he be ascended, so should faith;
if he be ascended, so should faith;
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if he go into glory, so should you also by beleeving Jesus Christ is lifted up,
if he go into glory, so should you also by believing jesus christ is lifted up,
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thus that we might be drawn after him;
thus that we might be drawn After him;
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it is a great encouragement to us to think that Christ was dead for our sins,
it is a great encouragement to us to think that christ was dead for our Sins,
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and is risen againe as our justification:
and is risen again as our justification:
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But much more that Christ is gone into glory, and hath carried all our names with him into the Fathers bosome;
But much more that christ is gone into glory, and hath carried all our names with him into the Father's bosom;
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beleevers should look on Christ under a twofold notion. 1. As one from whom all their happinesse comes;
believers should look on christ under a twofold notion. 1. As one from whom all their happiness comes;
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as a head ordained on purpose to convey life and influence unto the soule; one who is filled with all fulnesse to fill them.
as a head ordained on purpose to convey life and influence unto the soul; one who is filled with all fullness to fill them.
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2. As the plat-forme and idea of what they shall be, and this is a high consideration, that Saints may not only have from Christ,
2. As the platform and idea of what they shall be, and this is a high consideration, that Saints may not only have from christ,
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but expect to be what he is;
but expect to be what he is;
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looke whatever God acted on the person of Christ, that he did as in our behalfe,
look whatever God acted on the person of christ, that he did as in our behalf,
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and meanes to act the same on us: was Christ crucified? so are we;
and means to act the same on us: was christ Crucified? so Are we;
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as he rose againe, so are we raised together with him, and if he be taken up into glory, so are we.
as he rose again, so Are we raised together with him, and if he be taken up into glory, so Are we.
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Oh how should faith stand and gaze on Jesus Christ now he is in glory;
O how should faith stand and gaze on jesus christ now he is in glory;
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not an ordinary and meane act of faith will come up into this mystery, such a faith only as sets the soule in heaven,
not an ordinary and mean act of faith will come up into this mystery, such a faith only as sets the soul in heaven,
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and puts it in a condition of glorious triumph becomes this expression; heaven is not only opened, but possessed by Jesus Christ for us.
and puts it in a condition of glorious triumph becomes this expression; heaven is not only opened, but possessed by jesus christ for us.
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Faith goes to Christ as dying and rising againe, and so beleeves its remission of sins and justification;
Faith Goes to christ as dying and rising again, and so believes its remission of Sins and justification;
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but yet faith is low while it doth not go within the vaile and see glory.
but yet faith is low while it does not go within the veil and see glory.
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Saints should not rejoyce in present acts, but live on future glory, as it was with the Jews at that time when the high Priest went into the holy of holies, (whcih was very seldome) yet then they ought to have higher joy in beleeving,
Saints should not rejoice in present acts, but live on future glory, as it was with the jews At that time when the high Priest went into the holy of holies, (which was very seldom) yet then they ought to have higher joy in believing,
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because they saw the utmost of their happinesse represented then when meerly they saw the bullock killed for sin.
Because they saw the utmost of their happiness represented then when merely they saw the bullock killed for since.
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So now that Christ is gone into glory, the holy place not made with hands, we should not only have a faith of justification, but of glorification;
So now that christ is gone into glory, the holy place not made with hands, we should not only have a faith of justification, but of glorification;
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you may anticipate the condition of heaven it selfe, and your actuall possession of that by beleeving;
you may anticipate the condition of heaven it self, and your actual possession of that by believing;
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when faith lookes down and sees Christ on the Crosse, and his bloud running out to satisfie wrath, it cannot choose but thinke that righteousnesse is procured, especially when we see him rise againe;
when faith looks down and sees christ on the Cross, and his blood running out to satisfy wrath, it cannot choose but think that righteousness is procured, especially when we see him rise again;
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but now when we looke up higher, and see Christ taken into glory, what can we have lesse than a glorious faith?
but now when we look up higher, and see christ taken into glory, what can we have less than a glorious faith?
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Use 2. And now seeing I am falne on this, I cannot choose but bewaile our stupidity, and reprove our folly;Use 2. And now seeing I am fallen on this, I cannot choose but bewail our stupidity, and reprove our folly;
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how miserable do beleevers live? Where is the spirit of glory that should be on them? When Stephen saw Jesus at the right hand of God (though but for a moment) his face did shine like glory, Acts 8. How many are there that never came up yet to act faith in Christ as a glorified Christ? We are yet still in the lower forme, can take in no more of Christ than what was done on the Crosse, what some naturall and common resemblances of him can hold forth;
how miserable do believers live? Where is the Spirit of glory that should be on them? When Stephen saw jesus At the right hand of God (though but for a moment) his face did shine like glory, Acts 8. How many Are there that never Come up yet to act faith in christ as a glorified christ? We Are yet still in the lower Form, can take in no more of christ than what was done on the Cross, what Some natural and Common resemblances of him can hold forth;
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we seldome follow Christ into heaven to see what he is doing there for us;
we seldom follow christ into heaven to see what he is doing there for us;
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many professe to live immediately on God, and to be in glory already, but we cannot see their faces shine, their outward man scarce as glorious as common professors.
many profess to live immediately on God, and to be in glory already, but we cannot see their faces shine, their outward man scarce as glorious as Common professors.
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It were well if we could see Christ in his glory; such a sight would be transforming of soules indeed;
It were well if we could see christ in his glory; such a sighed would be transforming of Souls indeed;
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we should live not only as men borne for glory, but as in glory, as these that have not only one foot in the grave, but one foot in heaven;
we should live not only as men born for glory, but as in glory, as these that have not only one foot in the grave, but one foot in heaven;
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heaven is not only let down to you in the frame and picture of it, but you are taken into it in the person of the Lord Jesus;
heaven is not only let down to you in the frame and picture of it, but you Are taken into it in the person of the Lord jesus;
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you may not only dreame of heaven, but enjoy it; and you thar live below glory live below Christ who is received up into glory.
you may not only dream of heaven, but enjoy it; and you thar live below glory live below christ who is received up into glory.
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Ʋse 3. This cannot but heighten the joyes, and enlarge the comforts of the Saints, when they do but consider that Christ is received up into glory.Ʋse 3. This cannot but heighten the Joys, and enlarge the comforts of the Saints, when they do but Consider that christ is received up into glory.
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In beleeving this, what can they find lesse than joy unspeakable and full of glory. For,
In believing this, what can they find less than joy unspeakable and full of glory. For,
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First, Now Jesus Christ is accepted of the Father for them, and hath declared gloriously that his heart is at rest in the workes of his hands,
First, Now jesus christ is accepted of the Father for them, and hath declared gloriously that his heart is At rest in the works of his hands,
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and that he is well pleased with you; for in this condition he could never else have received Christ into heaven:
and that he is well pleased with you; for in this condition he could never Else have received christ into heaven:
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if there were any frownes left in Gods face, you might be sure Christ should have them,
if there were any frowns left in God's face, you might be sure christ should have them,
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first he comming so nigh him;
First he coming so High him;
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and if any flawes were in your pardon, or any exception against his satisfaction, he had heard of it,
and if any flaws were in your pardon, or any exception against his satisfaction, he had herd of it,
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and would have been turned out of heaven untill he had made full payment;
and would have been turned out of heaven until he had made full payment;
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thou needest not doubt acceptance at the throne of grace and to find a blessed welcome to God,
thou Needest not doubt acceptance At the throne of grace and to find a blessed welcome to God,
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when Jesus Christ is accepted for thee, and thou commest in such a relation.
when jesus christ is accepted for thee, and thou Comest in such a Relation.
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Secondly, Now he is in a capacity of acting out all his love, and the Fathers desire in the most glorious way to thee;
Secondly, Now he is in a capacity of acting out all his love, and the Father's desire in the most glorious Way to thee;
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Christ is gone into heaven to do something more for thee still;
christ is gone into heaven to do something more for thee still;
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he had some glorious piece to frame for the Saints, and therefore left this world and went to his Father that he might act it in glory,
he had Some glorious piece to frame for the Saints, and Therefore left this world and went to his Father that he might act it in glory,
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and now he is invested with all the riches of heaven;
and now he is invested with all the riches of heaven;
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he hath all the keys of heaven and hell, he hath all power to command, he hath received all the promise to himselfe,
he hath all the keys of heaven and hell, he hath all power to command, he hath received all the promise to himself,
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and all that he hath to do is to empty himselfe againe on you;
and all that he hath to do is to empty himself again on you;
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he hath not only got his fathers heart for you, but got all his riches to bestow on you;
he hath not only god his Father's heart for you, but god all his riches to bestow on you;
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he cares not as it were for his own advancement, but only as it is the advantage to glorifie you;
he Cares not as it were for his own advancement, but only as it is the advantage to Glorify you;
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and now he can do what he will;
and now he can do what he will;
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when he came to heaven the Father bid him sit down at his right hand and take what he would, he would have no more to do with the world,
when he Come to heaven the Father bid him fit down At his right hand and take what he would, he would have no more to do with the world,
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but he should bestow what he had among his Saints; this should be the reward of his death;
but he should bestow what he had among his Saints; this should be the reward of his death;
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all judgement is committed to the Son, the Father judges no man, Joh. 10. he hath given away all his prerogatives unto Jesus Christ.
all judgement is committed to the Son, the Father judges no man, John 10. he hath given away all his prerogatives unto jesus christ.
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Thirdly, As Christ is received up into glory to act for you, and to bring you to glory,
Thirdly, As christ is received up into glory to act for you, and to bring you to glory,
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so he sits in heaven to represent you; he is there as a publike person, and God sees you all in him;
so he sits in heaven to represent you; he is there as a public person, and God sees you all in him;
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he doth but occupy your place, and imploy your stock before you come to yeares, all you must be gathered into his fulnesse,
he does but occupy your place, and employ your stock before you come to Years, all you must be gathered into his fullness,
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and received up into the same glory;
and received up into the same glory;
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he cannot be contented with that glory he hath untill you be with him, then he still praies the Father so earnestly that you may be with him where he is, Joh. 17. that they may see (that is, enjoy my glory) if Christ intended to resigne up his place,
he cannot be contented with that glory he hath until you be with him, then he still prays the Father so earnestly that you may be with him where he is, John 17. that they may see (that is, enjoy my glory) if christ intended to resign up his place,
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and all his glory when once his Saints were come about him; he is but as Feoffee in trust with your estate;
and all his glory when once his Saints were come about him; he is but as Feoffee in trust with your estate;
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and how will Christ improve it for you who hath such an opportunity? And which is more, what kind of glory must that needs be which is the honour and the happinesse of Jesus Christ, which is his highest advancement as Mediatour.
and how will christ improve it for you who hath such an opportunity? And which is more, what kind of glory must that needs be which is the honour and the happiness of jesus christ, which is his highest advancement as Mediator.
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Therefore every Saint should expect every sight of Christ as glorious to wait on the Lord Jesus for glorious manifestations of himselfe,
Therefore every Saint should expect every sighed of christ as glorious to wait on the Lord jesus for glorious manifestations of himself,
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and in the next place expect to see himselfe in glory;
and in the next place expect to see himself in glory;
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do not only remember that you have a head in glory, who can supply your wants,
do not only Remember that you have a head in glory, who can supply your Wants,
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but remember that you are there with him, and that his Crown is as it were a burthen on his own head untill it be set on yours;
but Remember that you Are there with him, and that his Crown is as it were a burden on his own head until it be Set on yours;
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live according to the rate of such a mystery; aske of Christ communications according to his riches in glory;
live according to the rate of such a mystery; ask of christ communications according to his riches in glory;
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let all your actings be glorious, all your walkings, joyes, breathings, let them all be as in glory;
let all your actings be glorious, all your walkings, Joys, breathings, let them all be as in glory;
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view Christ, and see him as in that relation and condition, and you will soone have the sparkles of the same glory on your hearts;
view christ, and see him as in that Relation and condition, and you will soon have the sparkles of the same glory on your hearts;
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bound not your faith and expectations within this poore world, and the enjoyments of in it,
bound not your faith and Expectations within this poor world, and the enjoyments of in it,
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but ever and anon cast glances into glory, and if you will be in such an estate you must get Christ that is received up into glory in you as the hope of glory, Col. 1.27. It is only as Christ breakes forth in your hearts by faith that you come to have such sights of glory;
but ever and anon cast glances into glory, and if you will be in such an estate you must get christ that is received up into glory in you as the hope of glory, Col. 1.27. It is only as christ breaks forth in your hearts by faith that you come to have such sights of glory;
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that glorified person that is now in heaven must be in you by his spirit of glory,
that glorified person that is now in heaven must be in you by his Spirit of glory,
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or else you can have no hope of glory;
or Else you can have no hope of glory;
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beleevers, you see your object, you know his person, never be quiet untill you come into his condition;
believers, you see your Object, you know his person, never be quiet until you come into his condition;
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as you must go through all ordinances and creatures untill you come to Christ, so through all the conditions of Christ untill you come to glory.
as you must go through all ordinances and creatures until you come to christ, so through all the conditions of christ until you come to glory.
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Let us now view it in the whole as it were, as it concernes Christ and the Saints together,
Let us now view it in the Whole as it were, as it concerns christ and the Saints together,
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and this is the end of that, it is received up into glory.
and this is the end of that, it is received up into glory.
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As God in Christ was condemned in flesh, so are the Saints, and justified in the spirit, so are they;
As God in christ was condemned in Flesh, so Are the Saints, and justified in the Spirit, so Are they;
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and at last they with Christ are received up into glory.
and At last they with christ Are received up into glory.
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Quest. Now the great question is, How Christ and the Saints are received up into glory?Quest. Now the great question is, How christ and the Saints Are received up into glory?
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Sol. As for Christ, it is cleare that he was taken up in his humane nature;Sol. As for christ, it is clear that he was taken up in his humane nature;
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as he was God-man in the world, so he is now in heaven, Jesus Christ hath a reall body now in glory as he had in the world:
as he was God-man in the world, so he is now in heaven, jesus christ hath a real body now in glory as he had in the world:
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But it is taken into glory, and so a glorious body, Phil. 3. ult. In any other respect Christ could not be taken up into glory,
But it is taken into glory, and so a glorious body, Philip 3. ult. In any other respect christ could not be taken up into glory,
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for nothing wanted it but his humane nature:
for nothing wanted it but his humane nature:
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And so must all the Saints be received into glory in the same way, not only in their soules but bodies,
And so must all the Saints be received into glory in the same Way, not only in their Souls but bodies,
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for the Saints have not phantasmes in heaven, they are not annihilated in their being,
for the Saints have not phantasms in heaven, they Are not annihilated in their being,
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and made in another essentiall forme, but are taken into glory in regard of the whole man as it consists of body and soule.
and made in Another essential Form, but Are taken into glory in regard of the Whole man as it consists of body and soul.
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For that place in 1 Cor. 15. where it is said, flesh and bloud cannot inherit the kingdome of heaven, therefore no reall bodies shall be there.
For that place in 1 Cor. 15. where it is said, Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of heaven, Therefore no real bodies shall be there.
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It is answered, that the meaning is, flesh and bloud without a change, as it is mortall and weake, not simply the being of flesh and bloud;
It is answered, that the meaning is, Flesh and blood without a change, as it is Mortal and weak, not simply the being of Flesh and blood;
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but it is expounded in the same verse, neither can corruption inherit incorruption, that is, no flesh and bloud,
but it is expounded in the same verse, neither can corruption inherit incorruption, that is, no Flesh and blood,
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as subject to corruption, as it is weake and sinfull, shall not enter in:
as Subject to corruption, as it is weak and sinful, shall not enter in:
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For it shall be made a spirituall body, still a body, but spirituall and free from corruption, having a being of immortality put to it.
For it shall be made a spiritual body, still a body, but spiritual and free from corruption, having a being of immortality put to it.
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And this is so cleare as it cannot be denied, except we will imagine a chimaera of a man without soule or body;
And this is so clear as it cannot be denied, except we will imagine a chimaera of a man without soul or body;
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let this be considered, whether the man that sinned shall not be saved, the same individuall man;
let this be considered, whither the man that sinned shall not be saved, the same Individu man;
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if the man, then certainlie both in his soule and body, without which he is no man, the being of him as a man lying in the compositum. And besides, the same that is redeemed must be saved,
if the man, then Certainly both in his soul and body, without which he is no man, the being of him as a man lying in the compositum. And beside, the same that is redeemed must be saved,
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now we are redeemed in soule and body;
now we Are redeemed in soul and body;
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but yet this body shall be a glorious body, so changed, as that whatever may denote weakenesse and corruption shall be done away, it shall put on incorruption.
but yet this body shall be a glorious body, so changed, as that whatever may denote weakness and corruption shall be done away, it shall put on incorruption.
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And how strange is this, that the same man which is justified, and sanctified, shall not be glorified.
And how strange is this, that the same man which is justified, and sanctified, shall not be glorified.
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But I leave that as the excrescency of the pride of this wanton age, who would frame a glory to themselves out of their own fancie.
But I leave that as the excrescency of the pride of this wanton age, who would frame a glory to themselves out of their own fancy.
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Let all us know, that Christ and his body shall be taken up in their soules and bodies to one and the same glorie;
Let all us know, that christ and his body shall be taken up in their Souls and bodies to one and the same glory;
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and though now we dwell in houses of clay, and walke in raggs of dust and ashes, we shall one day be taken into glorie.
and though now we dwell in houses of clay, and walk in rags of dust and Ashes, we shall one day be taken into glory.
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This should comfort us in all conditions, that this is not our place, and draw out our spirits to scorne this world,
This should Comfort us in all conditions, that this is not our place, and draw out our spirits to scorn this world,
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and to breath and long after another fulnesse which is to be revealed;
and to breath and long After Another fullness which is to be revealed;
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the more high and aspiring our spirits are from the world, and all enjoyments to that glorie into which we are to be taken, the more we expresse our assurance of it.
the more high and aspiring our spirits Are from the world, and all enjoyments to that glory into which we Are to be taken, the more we express our assurance of it.
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And this glorie is so great, that there is no taking it in, but we are received up into it.
And this glory is so great, that there is no taking it in, but we Are received up into it.
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Oh what a blessed time will that bee when the whole man shall be cast into glorie, lost as it were in glorie as in an infinite Ocean.
O what a blessed time will that bee when the Whole man shall be cast into glory, lost as it were in glory as in an infinite Ocean.
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Thus I have presented in a short view to your eyes that which hath been acted from eternitie,
Thus I have presented in a short view to your eyes that which hath been acted from eternity,
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and will be yet acted to eternitie:
and will be yet acted to eternity:
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It is little hath been said to what might have, and to what shall be really done, I have only shewed you the things in a rude lumpe, let you see the outside of inward and unexpressible glory.
It is little hath been said to what might have, and to what shall be really done, I have only showed you the things in a rude lump, let you see the outside of inward and unexpressible glory.
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I have glanced at that which will be the prospect of the strongest eyes for ever;
I have glanced At that which will be the prospect of the Strongest eyes for ever;
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but alas, who is able for these things? God must act it in us that we may know it in it selfe;
but alas, who is able for these things? God must act it in us that we may know it in it self;
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it is a worke for the spirit of the living God, who searcheth the deep things of him.
it is a work for the Spirit of the living God, who Searches the deep things of him.
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I shall only in conclusion sum up all, and set before your eye a small map of the whole continent of this mystery, that you may see what God is adoing for poore sinners;
I shall only in conclusion sum up all, and Set before your eye a small map of the Whole continent of this mystery, that you may see what God is adoing for poor Sinners;
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the Apostle comprehends all in this expression of a mystery, and a great mystery, and then laies it out in these particulars which are enumerated in this verse;
the Apostle comprehends all in this expression of a mystery, and a great mystery, and then lays it out in these particulars which Are enumerated in this verse;
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God manifested in flesh, &c. Here is a chaine of mysteries, the first end of it is tyed to Gods heart,God manifested in Flesh, etc. Here is a chain of Mysteres, the First end of it is tied to God's heart,
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and the other end's in glory;
and the other end's in glory;
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in the whole you may take notice of these things: 1. The plot and designe. 2. The contrivance of it. 3. The way of acting it.
in the Whole you may take notice of these things: 1. The plot and Design. 2. The contrivance of it. 3. The Way of acting it.
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4. The effecting and issue of it.
4. The effecting and issue of it.
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The plot was to save so many poore sinners, who lay in the bottome of hell,
The plot was to save so many poor Sinners, who lay in the bottom of hell,
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and had so offended God, as that nothing but eternall wrath was their portion;
and had so offended God, as that nothing but Eternal wrath was their portion;
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the spring of this, and invisible wheeles from whence it was acted, was Gods eternall love and goodnesse, that he might discover it freely to his creatures,
the spring of this, and invisible wheels from whence it was acted, was God's Eternal love and Goodness, that he might discover it freely to his creatures,
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because this designe might go on glorious.
Because this Design might go on glorious.
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It was contrived that the same nature which sinned should save, and that the manifestation of God should not be untill the time of the sin,
It was contrived that the same nature which sinned should save, and that the manifestation of God should not be until the time of the since,
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and misery of the poore creature;
and misery of the poor creature;
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and that the riches of love might be showne, wisdome contrived that God himselfe in another forme should act out all our salvation.
and that the riches of love might be shown, Wisdom contrived that God himself in Another Form should act out all our salvation.
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Thus God comes to be manifested in flesh, and cals himselfe Christ;
Thus God comes to be manifested in Flesh, and calls himself christ;
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takes up our nature, and joynes it to his Godhead to be one person, and in that person dies,
Takes up our nature, and joins it to his Godhead to be one person, and in that person die,
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and suffers, and satisfies himselfe, and is justified as in our stead; he himselfe is made that to us which we were to be made;
and suffers, and Satisfies himself, and is justified as in our stead; he himself is made that to us which we were to be made;
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he makes that person for the glory of the transaction, a head to Angels and men,
he makes that person for the glory of the transaction, a head to Angels and men,
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and presents him to the view of these blessed creatures that they might admire him;
and presents him to the view of these blessed creatures that they might admire him;
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and then, as a way to manifest it to us, makes a Gospell which shall containe the sum of all this designe,
and then, as a Way to manifest it to us, makes a Gospel which shall contain the sum of all this Design,
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and causeth it to be preached and proclaimed to all the world;
and Causes it to be preached and proclaimed to all the world;
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and because there was nothing in the creatures at all to move him, it is to be preached freely,
and Because there was nothing in the creatures At all to move him, it is to be preached freely,
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and that to the Gentiles, to the worst of sinners, without exception;
and that to the Gentiles, to the worst of Sinners, without exception;
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and then these poore sinners which have been thus loved, they beleeve on it, entertaine it joyfully, are made one with this person thus set forth, have all applied to themselves,
and then these poor Sinners which have been thus loved, they believe on it, entertain it joyfully, Are made one with this person thus Set forth, have all applied to themselves,
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and then this person, and all these soules are taken up unto glory together, and enjoy the fulnesse of God himselfe;
and then this person, and all these Souls Are taken up unto glory together, and enjoy the fullness of God himself;
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this is the Epitome of the mystery:
this is the Epitome of the mystery:
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but every particular, as well as the whole, is a great mystery, and past the apprehension of men and Angels to fathome.
but every particular, as well as the Whole, is a great mystery, and passed the apprehension of men and Angels to fathom.
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The whole work of Salvation is acted by none other than God himselfe severall manifestations; first, in the person of Christ, and that in severall habits:
The Whole work of Salvation is acted by none other than God himself several manifestations; First, in the person of christ, and that in several habits:
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and then in us, and that in severall condition•; but still it is God acting towards us, and acting us towards him.
and then in us, and that in several condition•; but still it is God acting towards us, and acting us towards him.
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God comes down from heaven, and acts out his love to us in five various formes,
God comes down from heaven, and acts out his love to us in five various forms,
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and under divers considerations, and as he goes along gathers us into it, and then at last goes up againe into glory and carries all us with him;
and under diverse considerations, and as he Goes along gathers us into it, and then At last Goes up again into glory and carries all us with him;
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he lets down Christ as a platforme of his own love, and makes him act before our eyes all his glory,
he lets down christ as a platform of his own love, and makes him act before our eyes all his glory,
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and then according to the severall out-goings of his love discovers him to us, and at last wraps us up with Jesus Christ into his own fulnesse:
and then according to the several outgoings of his love discovers him to us, and At last wraps us up with jesus christ into his own fullness:
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glory was the end, that was the condition which we were designed unto;
glory was the end, that was the condition which we were designed unto;
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but God lets out this glory first in severall sparkles, and then contracts them all in himselfe againe,
but God lets out this glory First in several sparkles, and then contracts them all in himself again,
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and receives us up into it; herein lie mysteries like mountaines one upon another, and they reach up to the heavens;
and receives us up into it; herein lie Mysteres like Mountains one upon Another, and they reach up to the heavens;
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not a manifestation of God but hath been in a mystery beyond all the apprehensions of the whole world;
not a manifestation of God but hath been in a mystery beyond all the apprehensions of the Whole world;
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love breaks out in a direct line, but as it goes along, winds up it selfe in such a variety of contrary and unthought of discoveries,
love breaks out in a Direct line, but as it Goes along, winds up it self in such a variety of contrary and unthought of discoveries,
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as that it amazeth men and Angels;
as that it amazes men and Angels;
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So that this is the totall, God acting in Christ, and he in us, and both received up into his infinite fulnesse, which is here called glory.
So that this is the total, God acting in christ, and he in us, and both received up into his infinite fullness, which is Here called glory.
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Oh therefore to conclude all, let all your spirits be taken up in the admiration of these mysteries;
O Therefore to conclude all, let all your spirits be taken up in the admiration of these Mysteres;
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what we cannot expresse, do you labour to enjoy, take not up your heads and hearts with trifles, ordinary,
what we cannot express, do you labour to enjoy, take not up your Heads and hearts with trifles, ordinary,
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and low things, when you have such depths of love and wisdome to study and enjoy the sweetnesse of, thinke nothing worthy of a glance of your eye,
and low things, when you have such depths of love and Wisdom to study and enjoy the sweetness of, think nothing worthy of a glance of your eye,
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or a thought of your heart, but this Great mystery of Godlinesse. And in all your apprehensions of the Gospell wonder not if you see not at first the glory and beauty of them, you must consider there is a mystery in every one of them;
or a Thought of your heart, but this Great mystery of Godliness. And in all your apprehensions of the Gospel wonder not if you see not At First the glory and beauty of them, you must Consider there is a mystery in every one of them;
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thinke not in a slight and ordinary glance to understand divine mysteries, they will take up the most serious and most sublime thoughts,
think not in a slight and ordinary glance to understand divine Mysteres, they will take up the most serious and most sublime thoughts,
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and swallow them up at the very entrance on them.
and swallow them up At the very Entrance on them.
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Get the key of divine mysteries if you will open them exactly, that is, the Spirit of the Lord;
Get the key of divine Mysteres if you will open them exactly, that is, the Spirit of the Lord;
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sence and reason will never unlock the depths of such mysteries, he which will know the mind of God must have his own Spirit to reveale it. Foure things are required to all knowledge:
sense and reason will never unlock the depths of such Mysteres, he which will know the mind of God must have his own Spirit to reveal it. Foure things Are required to all knowledge:
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An Eye, an Object, a Medium, and Light, the Object is supposed.
an Eye, an Object, a Medium, and Light, the Object is supposed.
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1. There must be an organ or capacity to see, though things be never so cleare, no man can see without an Eye,
1. There must be an organ or capacity to see, though things be never so clear, no man can see without an Eye,
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therefore the naturall man cannot see the things of God, because he wants an Eye; you must get a spirituall eye, a divine judgement;
Therefore the natural man cannot see the things of God, Because he Wants an Eye; you must get a spiritual eye, a divine judgement;
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for, whatsoever is received in, is per medium recipientis, your old understandings will not serve to judge of Gospell-mysteries.
for, whatsoever is received in, is per medium recipientis, your old understandings will not serve to judge of gospel-mysteries.
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2. You must have a divine light to shine on this Object before you can see it;
2. You must have a divine Light to shine on this Object before you can see it;
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Christ is in himselfe out of sight, and the mysteries of the Gospell are too far above all the light of nature and reason too,
christ is in himself out of sighed, and the Mysteres of the Gospel Are too Far above all the Light of nature and reason too,
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and therefore the light of the Spirit must be waited on.
and Therefore the Light of the Spirit must be waited on.
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3. You must have a fit medium to convey this light to your eye, and that is the Word of God in the Scriptures, through that word the Spirit shines,
3. You must have a fit medium to convey this Light to your eye, and that is the Word of God in the Scriptures, through that word the Spirit shines,
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and opens the light and beauty of these truths to us.
and Opens the Light and beauty of these truths to us.
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Study the Scriptures, wait on the Spirit in them, and you shall know the deep things of God;
Study the Scriptures, wait on the Spirit in them, and you shall know the deep things of God;
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and I may adde this as the last, get the power and life of truth in your hearts,
and I may add this as the last, get the power and life of truth in your hearts,
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and then you will soone know the mystery;
and then you will soon know the mystery;
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get your hearts wrapt up in the life and beauty of truth, and you will soone know the meaning of it. FINIS.
get your hearts wrapped up in the life and beauty of truth, and you will soon know the meaning of it. FINIS.
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